Norwalk High School - Reminiscentiae Yearbook (Norwalk, CT)

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.995. ' V .. . ijthtrrJ. . . ' ,. wmlmImmmmummmmggi' w 3'17; .34 9:14:37, ; v.2 u g Kw. 5411245423.: $11qu11 meuuummmmg 3n Qitfrosptct Our High School career has closed. But now as we go into the world, we ail look back through the three years of High School and 11take an inventory? as it were, of what has been accomplished for ourselves and for N. H. S., for the worth of a school is measured by its scholastic attainments and by the accomplishments of its various organizations. In order to be successful in later life we must be strong in both knowledge and the ability to put into practical use that which we know. Therefore it may be seen that the Class of 1921 and the entire school must rank high in the so-called Soutside activities as well as in scholastic ability. It is this necessity that impels us, in our love for our Alma Mater, to consider the accomplishments of Norwalk High School during the past three years; those, particularly, in which we, the Class of 1921, have taken promi- nent part. The fme scholarship record of the High School can not be doubted when a class of eighty is being graduated, with diplomas signed by its'superintendent and principa1,Esignatures which mean, ttFit to undertake the great responsibil- ities of American citizenship. Such classes as these has the N. H. S. been giving America since the school has existed; and although our class is not the largest, our Alma Mater and we. ourselves, may well be proud that it is one of the largest. The names of many of our classmates have often adorned the honor roll. Our school has always been well represented in interscholastic competitions; and members of the Class of :21 have often carried N. H. S. to the fore. But probably the most clearly shown change and the most directly felt one has been the growth of the various activities. During the three years which we have spent under the Green and XVhite, there has been a great rebirth, a glorious VRenaissanceW This re-awakening has taken place in Music, Athletics, Dra- matics and in School Journalism. When we entered Norwalk High as Sophomores, we found musical work at a standstill; nothing was being accomplished. For three years, now, under the leadership of Miss Mary C. McCarthy, Norwalk High has been winning a great name through the hne work of its Orchestra, Mandolin Club, Glee Clubs and School Chorus; through its wonderful musical concerts, in which over two hun- dred students have taken part each year. The Musical of 1921, on a much larger scale than previously, attracted even more interest than any previous musical recital of the high school. The grand awakening in athletics occurred in our Senior Year. N. H. S has had a successful year in football, basketball, and baseball. Track and Hockey also have been more successful than in the past two years. In our Sophomore Year, athletics was quite alive but it was not a great b1aze,-only a small Hame. 1919-1920 seemed to cast a cloud over us, and the flame became only a struggling red glow. But this year, there came a blast of wind from beneath; the glow became a name and once more. the blazing spirit of N. H. S. pushed its way to victory. The Imumnunmmunummumm IIllIlmmIllIlllWWWIIIMHWMMMMI WV ll H . ummummIIanmmmuuumunmummnummmumuumummmummmmmumImmhuummlIIIImmuummmmtm mmummummmmuummuummummmnmmmmmvmmnummmmmum I lmulllllllltlmlllllllllIlIllIlIllllNillllllllllllJHIl nlillllllllllll . WWW; :zmtoztruzeg: M '-. t 2' x uggysimmmm 1mm : 1' Seventy-eight

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HmmmmllllHIWWMlllllllllmlllfx lllllllllllllllllllHIMIIHIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllmllllll mm of 21 In the good old town of Norwalk. tNeath the laurel 0f the State, Stands our cherished Alma Mater, Which wetve learned to love of late. yMid a host of loyal students, Class of twenty-one stands bold. Now three cheers to the Seniors With the colors green and gold! :mummmmmlmmmmmummnummuumm l mum Immuum:umlmmuummuumunmnmumummmmmu IIUN'IIII'EI'IJ'HJHMNhl'u xlj' Herets to the class of twenty-one, XWith a pledge of loyalty. Knowing not what futures hold, But whatever it may be- May deeds of twenty-one Respect this Class of old. Now three cheers to the Seniors, With the colors green and gold! Words and Music by Edith A. Marsland. Seventy-seven mummmmmmmuumIIM- mumImInummmmummmuulmummnunmmmmmullmmnunmmst ' IJ

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A - V '11 HIV $1 qunmnIimmmmmmggf' o . 1.413,. n. i .; gyggt ; Q :1 q a uggggtg; $.tmnunumu.muuuummmllg undying energy and persistence of N. H. S. has at last culminated in success. At the beginning of the year, it was thought by some members of the High as well as by alumni that, due to the greatly increased interest in athletics after a lapse of two years, our Dramatic Club would necessarily become inactive. Another surprise was in store for those persons. This year's dramatic presenta- lion, HIt Pays to Advertise, was one of the best and most successful plays ever staged by the High School. The Class of 1921 deserves much credit for being able to maintain this high pitch of interest in dramatics, against that sudden enthusiasm for athletics, which always attracts such a great deal of attention. Perhaps the greatest novelty of our High School life has been the establish- ing of that which, for two years, N. H. S. had not knowne-a school publication There are many who do not fully realize the importance of a school paper. It is important. Its management develops a greater business ability, one thing which as Seniors we should all have before going out into the world. The neces- sary soliciting of advertisements develops a greater argumentative power as well as a sense of courtesy. The paper itself keeps each department in touch with the other so that the good qualities of each may be seen by the other. It is a medium for news and announcements. The humor section furnishes clean jokes for everyone. Our school paper, 1iThe Echo? was begun in our Junior Year, with the purpose of helping to establish more friendly relations between classes, and to improve N. H. S. We feel that the school has greatly pronted by this little publication; and that as time rolls on, and newer and bigger ideas are introduced, itThe EchoU will be even a greater factor in the life of Norwalk High School. During this, our Senior Year, Kmhe Echoiy has continued as suc- cessfully as last year. It is able to hold its own against any other High School publication of the same size. Such have been the accomplishments of Norwalk High School and of the Class of 1921 during our three years sojourn under the banners of the Green and White. N. H. S. has much for which to be proud. She can be proud that her scholastic record is worthy enough to be placed among the first in' the long list of High Schools in the state. She can be proud that she has a fine orchestra, two large glee clubs, and a school chorus of nearly two hundred students; she can be proud of her active and worthwhole dramatic club; her energetic athletic teams; her lively and up-to-date school paper; and finally of the Class of ,21. Indeed as we, Seniors, consider this record, there comes to us a sense of satis- faction. We feel that we are leaving our Alma Mater not without having done our utmost to uphold her honor, to further her glory. Nor do we believe that we have studied in vain. Our study and activity have done much for us. They have given us a broader idea of life; they have taught us higher ideals. Our High School life has given us an opportunity to put into practical use, the knowl- edge which we have gained during class recitations. It has given us an oppor- tunity to see our true selves, and to conquer our faults; for above all, we have amumImmmmImunuummumnImmmmmImmmmnmmmuuummnummlmnmlmmuummmummlmlmmml mm imummuuumummmmnImIinImmmmmmnummlmmmmnmmmuummuummuuuumuImullImmmhumum!ImmmmlmmmImmmumumummmm mumIunummmmmim learned that ttHE CONQUERs WHO CONQUERS IeIIMsELFKi 1 I Hlilltllltmlilllllllllllllllillllit qumlmmimunmmmummmummmmuImummmmnmmmmu lizat'luuyimnnnmum' RI: i I ,It . -1 VI! . 'ItUr ;t..I,f?A .h 4!! t . x i kx x I Z . . .. W; 57:17: gimgtgggguuimummmImmmwmumKi Seventymine