Bartlett High School - Chronicle Yearbook (Webster, MA)

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.Q-Y I llleatiaatitaaltfllt IQ B MBHRQNMQLE Senior Play Every year the Senior class tries to outdo the preceding one by putting on a better play than ever before. This year lf the Senior play was not the best, it cer- tainly ranked equally with the best. Despite the efforts cf Old Man Depression. who was at the auditorium door trying to keep people out, the hall was filled to an average capacity. Behind scenes everything moved smoothly. There was no hectic- last minute bustlingg everything had be-en prepared by efficient stage managers. The cast was skillfully made up. the orchestra 'played an interesting selection, and promptly at 8:15. December 15, the curtain parted for the first scene of Pollyanna. During the- four acts the eyes of the audience never left the stage for an instant, so intense was the suspense and so appealing the play, Congratulations were extended to Miss Donothy Baker, whose diligent efforts and undivided interests were responsible for the successful performance. The stage managers, who efficiently manipulated the scenery and the furniture, were Eiarl Francke, Leon Kreft, and Peter Wisniewski. The business manager, who, despite the unfortunate condition of affairs, worked persistently to fill the coffers of the class, was our president, Francis Sczepanski. The antics of Jimmy and Pollyanna were highly entertaining to the audience despite the severe criticisms of Aunt Polly and the Ladies' Aiders. Jo-hn Pendleton underwent a complete metamorphosis from a lgrouchy recluse to a happy gentleman through the bright inliuence of Poliyanna, in league with Doctor Chilton. The cast of characters was as follows: Pollyanna VVhittier Gladys Waterhouse Mrs. Carmody. of the Ladies' Aid Miss Carroll, the Siillle Mrs. Gregg. the same Nancy' maid-of-all-work Polly Harrington, Pollyanna's Jimmy Bean, 12 John Pendleton, recluse Bleecker, his butler Dr. Chilton, his friend Jimmy Bean, 17 Bentley, Pendleton's chauffeur aunt Eunice Choiniere Jeannette Leboeuf Antoinette Delisio Jennie Zalla Ruth Haggerty Charles Kennet Francis Miarchanid Joseph Plante Milton Shaw Theodore Racicot Bradford Kemp

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fic- lllivanarisnarsif 1Q 3 flliialiacrucbie Next followed the Thanksgiving day -football game. Southbridge received a worse trimming than the .luniors at the initiation. Bartlett defeated the spec- town by a score of 25-0. December 15 witnessed Pol1yunn:1, the most successful dramatization ever presented on the stage of the auditorium. Gladys Waterhouse played the role of Pollyanna with striking reality. The suppoiting cast was equally excellent. Another startling example of cur co-operation, which we handed down to suc- ceeding generations, was the founding of the Learn-to-Dance Club. Everyone in school has become Terpsichorean-miucled. One of the outstanding events of the year was the printing of a school paper. The Bartlett Boomer. Under the supervision of Miss Dorothy C. Baker and Wil- liam Wawrzyniak, managing editor, the business English class published a paper that has endeared itself to everyone's heart, and made the school one large happy family. And now the en-d is nighg but still we keep on breaking traditions. At our graduation, we are going to wear caps and gowns instead of the customary dress. Undoubtedly other classes will follow our example, for the costume is a very popular one. Future events are nct all within our scope. Some few we do foresee, however. There is a colorful group picnicing at Point Breeze, everyone enjoying himself to the utmost. It is Class Day, our last happy gathering before we disperse to the distant corners of the globe. Another scene appears before our mind's eye. Young men and women, wearing caps and gowns, are seated on the stage in the auditorium. Is it a college graduation? No, it is the class of 1933 establishing a new custom. Suddenly the solemn group undergoes a change. Caps and gowns are shed: they grow merry. They are dancing in the auditorium under a banner of blue and white. It is our Senior Reception. The time has com-e, and we must leave. After four happy years of accomplish- ment, the gates to the unknown have been thrown open to us. We leave regret- fully, but still our spirit will linger in these halls and classrooms. May our alma mater soon have occasion to be proud of her children! Historians: William Wawrzyniak Nellie Jablonski Lottie Dembenski. Adzeu The sun sets in the western sky, The time has come to say .goodbye To friends, who for the past four years, . Have shared our burdens, joys, and fears. Our school life here is at an end, With no more pleasant hours to spend Amid the youth of our tc-day Who know the meaning of fair play. The ladder of success is steep. No hesitation, not a. step to weep, Until We .reach the highest rung, VVhere we may hear our praises sung. Dear Bartlett High, goodby to you! We hope wefve given you all your due. We'll toil until we meet success, That leaids to years of happiness. Gladys B. XVaterhouse.

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A'-Q-I I WW? flea- .Wt ilB3AlRGllVli9lBGjllMli 1Q 3 tlgrriaemmepe . pi. Calendar for 1932-1933 Sept. 7-Depression or no depression, Bartlett opens its doors once again, greet- ing old and new faces. Sept. 84The no-ble Seniors are doing their bit for B. H. S.-without them the Freshmen wrould still be lost. Sept. 9---Howard McGuinnes-s, a P. G. student, is promoted by Miss Campbell from a back seat in the study hall to a front seat. Sept. 12-Back to regular routine-one may see hopefull football candidates crowding Marcustry Park this afternoon. Se-pt. 13-Melody? harmony? discord? Of course not! Merely the reorganiza- tion of the Freshman chorus. Sept. 14-A 'contest is started to see who will be late the most. Steve Ziak is leading. Sept. 16-Seniors beware! Do you want to turn baby again and sit by the teacher's desk? No?-Then keep your desk covers down. Sept. 17-The contest is getting exciting with Mary Dwyer, a P.G. student, tying Steve for hig-h honors. Sept. 20-'Miss Campbell complains about the waste of money spent on some P.G.'s. Sept. 21-The first meeting of the Athletic Council is held today. Sept. 25-The Class off '33 is organized: Francis Szepanski is the pilot for the third time. Wish him pleasant weather, everyone. Sept. 26-Junior Class meeting. Have t-o follow the example of the wise, don't you? Sept. 30-Many hearts are broken because of cuts made by the gridiron coaches. Oct. 1-North High visits us today for the tirst football game off the season. Oct. 5-Plans for the annual Senior-Junior initiation are in the making. Who said this was deapresfsion? You may have even free violin lessons now. Rubinoff will sroon be in the bread line! 0-ct. 7-Wefll beat Daddy Long Legs, proclaim the Senior Play Committee members. Oct. 11-Law and order at Bartlett at last! The first Student Council meet- ing is held today. Oct. 12-The same old call of last year is- taken up by the seniors, Dues, Dues, and More Dues. Oct, 17-Bartlettites can't resist social activities. Girls' Cluib Group Captains are elected today. Oct. 20- Pollyanna is chic-sen by the senior play -colmmittee. Oct. 21-Tryouts for the senior play are held and it is decided by Miss Baker, director, that the complete cast will be posted on the bulletin board. The Boys' Club follows suit. You boys certainly let the girls get ahead of you. Oct. 24--Bartlett is given- a treat. A series of interesting moving pictures ad- vertising Chevrolet cars, is given. A crow-d is seen congregate-d about the bulletin board. Why? Because the cast has just been posted for the senior play. Oct. 26+Mr. Bergquist is out to develop runners for Bartlett. They'll all be record breakers soon. Oct. 27-Bartlett was never cheered as it will be now. A club, The Loyal Rooters, has come into existence. Oct. 28+The Juniors- tremble, the Seniors roar. Senior-Junior Initiation. Oct. 29-The Gym is decorated with weird creatures, and the showers are converted into a cave of horrors. Oct. 31-The worst day in the whole year. First -term report cards+what could be more -painful? Nov. 2+According to the custom B. H. S. students are today allowed to con- tribute to the fund for Armistice Day flowers. Nov. 4--N-o school. Long live conventions! Nov. 7-From now on guim-chewers will have their fun outside the walls of Bartlett. The football team is in 'perfect condition and winning every game. Nov. 11-At last, a long anticipated vacation! To us it's more than Armistice Dayg it's a day off from school. There is a game in Putnam. Who wins? Bart- lett, of course.