Bacon Academy - Baconian Yearbook (Colchester, CT)

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THE BACONIAN YEAR’S REVIEW On returning last fall we found that Mr. Goodrich and Miss Condren were no longer here. But their places were filled by Mr. Stickney and Miss Cole. Later, Miss O’Brien was made a member of the Faculty. The upper classmen had to adapt them- selves to this change and also to other changes made in Student Government and school curriculum in general. During the first week class meetings were held and the various officers elected. At Assemblies during September the changes made in the school were explained to everyone. On November 21st special music was furnished for us by Mrs. E. T. VanCleve and Beatrice Gitlin. Honor Students for the first quarter were recogniz?d by Mr. Stick- ney. To welcome the Freshmen the upper classmen gave a party to the Freshman Class. Everyone enjoyed themselves. The Seniors gave a Masquerade Dance on November 1st. Prizes were awarded for the best costumes. The Dramatic Club on November 25th presented a three-act comedy “The Burg- lary at Browns.” The proceeds were given to the Students Association. The French Department under the coaching of Miss Donovan presented a on?- act comedy, “Where is my overcoat?” as an assemble program. Then Mr. Howell’s Biology class presented “Hands up, Sponges and Canopeners”, on December 12th. The Freshmen and Sophomore classes entertained the Juniors and Seniors at Day Hall at a later date. Dancing followed the entertainment. Coming back from vacation the Seniors gave a card party at Day Hall. It was well attended by both the students and the townspeople. The following day the Glee Club, under the supervision of Mr. Stickney and Miss O’Brien presented a musical pro- gram. On January 16th our Superintendent, Mr. Robertson gave an interesting talk on “The Three Qualities of Success”. At this assembly Miss Tiffany awarded prizes for a Biscuit Baking Contest. The Baconian Board gave a series of playlets for an assembly. The high comedy went over the heads of the Freshmen. On January 30th the History department pre- sented a play “Half a Loaf”. At the next assembly the Home Economics Girls gave a Demonstration. The Junior class gave a card party at Day Hall on Februaiy 27th. Rev. Mr. Tompkins gave a talk on the business opportunities in the world for young people. During March we had a play given by the Dramatic club for an assembly. The title was “Short and Long Distance Calls”. On St. Patrick’s Day a social was given by the Senior class. Tables were arranged around the hall so that those not dancing could play cards. Sandwiches and refreshments were served and much credit goes to Anna ACADEMY BACON Eighteen

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THE BACONIAN CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1927 a group of Freshmen, fifty strong, entered Bacon Academy with the determination to succeed. George Wasneski was elected President; John Fedus, Vice-President; Beatrice Gitlin, Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. Raymond O. Kendall, the principal was our English teacher. He did his best to accustom us to the new life we were to lead while here. Mr. Goodrich taught us Civics and General Math. With Miss Condren as Latin teacher, Miss Tiffany as Do- mestic Science instructor and Miss Pullen as the French teacher, the first year passed quite smoothly. We were represented in many of the scholastic activities; David Levine was a member of the Varsity Basket Ball team. On our return the next year, we were glad that our Freshman days wrere over, and our greenness had worn off; now the incoming class would be teased by the upper classmen. Our number had decreased considerably; since some students left school to find their way in the business world, others chose High Schools nearer their homes. We met early in the year to choose our class officers. The result of this election was: President, Hyman Schwartz; Vice-President, Gertrude Seger; Secretary and Treasurer, Edward O’Connor. There was a newr teacher to greet us. Miss Donovan came to fill the vacancy left by Miss Pullen. Mr. Kendall, Mr. Goodrich, Miss Tiffany and Miss Condren were still with us. As the year drew to a close we began to realize that now we were upper classmen and we were quite sophisticated. We entered our Junior year determined to make good. Mr. Kendall had left us, but Mr. Goodrich was made principal. Mr. Howell, our new’ teacher, taught us Geome- try. Our first social event was a Welcome Social to the Freshmen and new’comers. This proved successful both socially and financially. The new class officers were: Presi- dent, Joseph Busel; Vice-President, Gertrude Seger; Secretary, Beatrice Gitlin, and Tieasurer, Hyman Falk. In June we gave the customary farewell social to the Seniors which was a very socially successful affair. In September 1930 we returned for our fourth and last year at High School. F'inal examinations coupled with personal reasons brought on the fact that there were but tw’enty of us who still remained. We w’ere anxious to meet our new’ principal, Mr. Stickney. Miss Condren left us, but Miss Cole came to fill her place. Miss Donovan, Miss Tiffany and Mr. Howell lemained. Due to the large enrollment of Freshmen, a new’ teacher, Miss O’Brien, was added to our faculty. Our officers are: President, Hyman Schwartz; Vice-President, George Wasneski; Secretary, Beatrice Gitlin and Treasurer, Edward O’Connor. It seems as though ten months of school could not possibly have passed so quickly the end has come and we are ready to depart, to continue in the climb of life’s mighty ladder. ACADEMY Seventeen BACON

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THE BACONIAN Sigal who was chairman for the affair. At this social John Zenowitz was elected Most Popular Boy and Fanny VVasniewski the Most Popular Girl in school. Due to the generosity of Mr. Earle Holmes, local radio dealer, we were able to hear several radio lectures given by prominent educators of Connecticut. We wish to thank Mr. Holmes for the use of his radio. The Sub-Freshmen from the Colchester grammar schools and also from the grammar schools of several nearby towns were received here. The program was arranged by a Sub-Freshman day committee. Then on May 7th the Annual Senior Play was given by the Senior Class. The play was well attended by both students and townspeople. On Friday, May 9th we had pictures taken of the Senior Class, the various ath- letic groups, faculty and a group picture of the whole school. That afternoon Miss Hyde, Superintendent of Nurses at the Middlesex Hospital, Middletown, gave a lecture on “Opportunities in Nursing”, a motion picture showing the departments of the hos- pital, various ceremonies, and some of the work of the nurse, was shown to the stud- ents. According to tradition the Juniors on May 14th gave a Farewell Social to the Seniors. The hall was nicely decorated with crepe paper balloons, etc. We Seniors want to thank the Junior class for this fine affair given in our honor. The next day an assembly was callsd, at which the names of the Student Council members for next year were revealed. It was also Senior Baby Day. So with all these social and extra-curricula activities, in addition to our regular school work, we feel that we have spent a very busy, enjoyable, and profitable Senior year and we are grateful to our teachers, our parents, and members of the town who have helped U3 to make the year a success. SENIOR PLAY A large and appreciative group came to Day Hall on Thursday night, May 7th, to witness the presentation of the annual Senior Play. This year it was a rural play, “Main People”, a comedy in four acts by Dana Stevens. The characters were: April Blossom, hired help ............................... Anna Sigal Martin Jasper Bromley, a college man .................. Joseph Busel Almira Bromley, housewife ......................... Fannie Wasneski Ezra Bromley, storekeeper............................... Hyman Falk Lizaliz Hankins, a brat ............................. Beatrice Falk Melissy Watkins, the town gossip ....................... Doris Riley Hiiam Curtis Peck, the peppermint salesman ......... Hyman Schwartz Jonas Jasbrock, a farmer .......................... George Wasneski Belindy Jasbrock, Jonas’ sister ................. Dorothea Raymond Judge Jolham Marby, a Christian.................... Edward O’Connor The performance was unusually well staged, as a result of much intensive re- hearsing. Much credit for the fine staging is given the stage manager, David Wallack, and his assistants, John Zenowitz and John Gregory for the fine work they did in con- structing a stage set, the first one owned by the academy. The affair was arranged under the diiection of the coach, Miss Tiffany. Dancing followed the entertainment. This event was a success both financially and socially. ACADEMY Nineteen BACON