Norwalk High School - Reminiscentiae Yearbook (Norwalk, CT)

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CAMERA CLUB The Camera Club, under the sponsorship of Mfr. Pollard and hir. Ritch, is divided into two groups. In one group, under the direction of Mr. Ritch, the mem- bers learn to take pictures, develop and enlarge them, and do other things which are useful to a camera fan. In the other group, under the direction of Mr. Pollard. the members take pictures of different groups in the school. 1 Serving as President in this club is John lVermeg as Vice-President, Robert Swenson, and as Secretary-Treasurer, Lewis Lane. BADMIXTON This sport paved the way for the first of the many intramural activities of the girls. During the early part of the school semester, we found many girls in Norwalk High School interested in a badminton tournament. Juniors. seniors and sophomores competed against each other in many thrilling games. The final winners were: Jane lVilson, Dorothy Holmgren and Patricia Horton. After badminton we found that volleyball was iolling around. ORCHESTRA Through the efforts of Mr. Fraleigh the orchestra is striving to reach a high peak in musical entertainment similar to that of the band. Blr. Fraleigh, a grad- uate of Ithaca College, has undertaken the reestablishment of the orchestra after the flowing music of violins, playing The Blue Danubef, Tales from the Vienna VVoods and other selections of the great masters, which have been missing from our school for a year. The orchestra students of today look to the future for the inevitable success of the orchestra as a musical unit in Norwalk High Scohol. BRASS ENSEMBLE CLUB The Brass Ensemble Club was formed so that the ensemble might play together on diflicult pieces. They strive to eliminate some of the difficulties usually encoun- tered in ensemble playing. THE LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club is an organization composed of girls who love books and libraries and share their appreciation by giving freely of their time to render a service to the school. These girls execute daily the numerous everyday tasks which help to keep a school library in smooth running order. Such duties include desk work. the tidying of books and magazines, simple binding and typing. All girls in the club are voluntary members and give much of their spare time to assist the librarian and their fellow students. Any strong arm jobs are willingly handled by a group of boys who have oifered to help the librarian whenever their services are needed. Thus our school is served by a really cooperative group of students. PUBLIC SPEAKING AND DEBATING CLUB The sponsor of this club is Mr. Guarnaeeia. The only requirement necessary in order to become a member of this club is to be willing to prepare for and partici- pate in debates. INTR RNATIONAL CLUB The International Club has been formed so that the members mayworrespond with foreign countries, thus developing friendliness and help our Good Neighbor Policy. Due to the turn of world alT:iirs the club has been spending its time listen- ing to I,atinfAmerienn programs and assembling Scrapbooks for the Red Cross. The officers are as follows: President, William Nagyg Vice-President, Jean Wriglntg TI'f'HSllT1'I SC'Cl'1'lill'y, llc-tty Ami Callahan.

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I TSHERS' CLUB The Ushers' Club. under the dircctiom of Mrs. Anderson, meets at various f' 1 . . . . - - imes tiioughout the year. Thx purpose of the club is to provide ushers for any type of program which is sponsored by the school or associations within the com- munity. Membership is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in helping out at the various programs. SKI CLUB The Ski Club is under the direction of Mr. Lobdell and is sponsored for all those interested in skiing. VVhcn the weather is favorable, they make several trips north to the snow-covered slopes. The otliicers are: President, Howard Sloman, and Secretary-Treasurer, Mimi Steinberg. BOYS' CLUB The Boys' Club is an organization of boys interested in sports activities within the school a d ' ' l ' ' 1 ' ' n in a genera good time This club raised money for the fund for injured athletes by means of a magician show. The oilicers are: President, Don Radley: Vice-President, Ernie Nevidjohng Secretary, Dick Millburng Treasurer, Earl O'Brien. SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUB This club presented the radio play Miracle on the Danube by Maxwell An- derson. The following students participated: John Fabrizio. John Maestri, Fred M'urphy, Frank Pasquale, Donald Soulc and Chester VVithing'ton. On February 9 the club presented a one-act play, The VVhite Phantom, by Ivilbur Braun, for the assembly. Another one-act play, Peace, It's VVonderful, has been presented. The cast is as follows: Edith. the wife ............. ............ H arriet Rosenthal Fred, the husband .,,.,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,. ....... R aymond Stabinsky Roscoe. home from college ........ ............... 1 l0hn llI3f?Stl'i Junior,', high school ........... ........... Donald 501116 Helen, high school ...........,...,,,....................... .......,................... Jean LeCount Another radio play, 'Wvhat VVe Defend, written by Bernard C. Schoenfield, was presented. Raymond Stabinsky rehearsed a group of students from the club. GIRLS' CLUBS There are Senior, Junior. and Sophomore Girls' Clubs in Norwalk High School. The purpose of these clubs is to teach proper etiquette and promote charm and poise among the girls. The sponsors of the clubs are: Senior Girls' Clubs: Miss Green. Miss Flaherty, Miss Daggyg Junior Girls' Clubs: Mrs. Sturges. Miss Harris, Miss Cahalang Sophomore Girls' Clubs: Mrs. Bushnell, Miss Child, Mrs. Lewis. RADIO CLUB The Radio Club consists of students who are interested in learning the different parts and the codes of radio. The officers are: President, Frank Slakerg Vice- President, Charles Solteszg Secretary and Treasurer, Philip Aaronson. Mr. Nord- strom is the sponsor. SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club of Norwalk High School was'formed to promote interest in science among students who desire further knowledge of it. Mr. Nathanson is the sponsor. Club officers are: President, Leonard Greeng Vice-President-Treasurer, Aran Saiirg Secretary, David Bernard: Publicity Agent, Timothy Pierce.

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ART CLUB The Art Club meets under the direction of Miss Riley. The purpose of the club is to give afn opportunity to the students who- cannot take advantage of the privilege of the art room. The club has no officers. FRENCH CLUB The French Club, under the sponsorship of Miss Vargas, is run on a very in- formal basis. The members play games and sing songs in French. In addition to this, reports are given on French writers, artists and musicians and records of French composers are played. SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club is one of the popular language clubs of our High School. Its purpose is to acquaint the students with Spanish customs and culture. Mrs. Bachern is the sponsor. GERMAN CLUB The German Club, sponsored by Miss Jesse, acquaints students who are in- terested with the German language, music and literature. The ofHcers are: Presi- dent, lVilliam Hubbell, Vice-President, Edward Glanzg Secretary, Ruth Braachg Treasurer, Alice Colle. TYPING CLUB The Typing Club meets under the supervision of Miss Trout. The purposes of the club are to give an opportunity to those pupils who are not enrolled in a reg- ular class a chance to learn typing and simple forms for personal use. The club has no officers. RED CROSS CLUB The Red Cross Club meets under the supervision of Miss Poor. The club's main purposes are to help the community in public affairs, to lend assistance to the Red Cross, and to create public spirit. The officers are: President, Evelyn Hevesyg Vice-President, Helen Ott, Sec- retary, Florence Trombitas, Treasurer, Dorothy Mezzog Student Council Repre- sentative, Helen Ott. MUSIC CLUB Mr. Rvan is the sponsor of this club. The club's main purposes are to famil- iarize students with the works of famous composers, to learn to recognize good music, and to know interesting facts about some of our greatest composers. The officers are: President, Robert Henry, Secretary and Treasurer, Goldie Greenberg. RESULTS OF ELECTIONS The senior class of 1942 held an election for the most popular bands, songs, and vocalists. The following are the results received: BAND SONGS 1. Glen Miller 1. The White Cliffs of Dover 2. Tommy Dorsey 2. Blues in the Night 3. Harry James 3. You Made Me Love You MAN VOCALIST WOMAN VOCALIST 1. Bing Crosby 1. Dinah Shaw 2. Ray Eberle 2. Helen O'Connell 3. Bob Eberle 3. Marion Hulton