Bridgeport Central High School - Criterion Yearbook (Bridgeport, CT)

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THE CRITERION teenth of January. Our efforts were rewarded with success both artistically and financially. VVe shall not soon for- get the stirring scenes of the play, nor the sweet, Winsome Virginia which Miss Beard made, nor the handsome, dashing Stephen portrayed by Mr. Lucey. Since the play, the time has sped on until now we are nearing the end of our high school life. Soon Commencement night will mark the parting of our waysg and soon our pleasant compan- ionships will be but pleasant memories. Len us, then, go out into the world courageously, firm in the belief that, the aim, if reached or not, makes great the lifef' --Louisa B. Cowuzs. ACADEMIC CLASS POEM, IQI3 There's a dear old school, on a very high hill, VVith great doors north and south: And the sun coming up o'er the east one day Chanced to peep in the window that faced that way For breaking the silence settled there He felt that music filled the air So drawing nearer without delay From his path in the heavens for once did he strait .Xnd wond'rous things he saw and heard For the very walls with joy were stirred As a song of the seniors of 19121 lYith rytlnnic cadence tlooded the scene: .Xnd thus to the listening sun it seemed:- Sing a song of seniors SX platform full you spy For they're so very wise and grave They'd surely catch your eye. Therc's John Comley, now, for instance. A wond'rous judge he'd make Hut for the sorry culprits My heart begins to ache To brighten these sad reflections Thoughts of class-meetings come XYhere Louise Cowles keeps state-affairs And tells the class of its doings ln her very best business air. Hut on these great occasions 'Tis Bill Connelly who excels .Xs he calls long and loud for dues Until the class begins to fear That he his voice will lose Then there's Molly Healy, whose epigrams Much concentrated fun contain Xlfhile Vera Meehan works at art And, all unconscious, causes james Walsh to start Each day, past room 13 To sec if the will o' the wisp of his dreams ls any where near to be seen. liatheryn Vfilson. however, does a novel kind of thing, About her recitations a sort of fog she springs So that you never know whereat she is Or whereat she begins. Thirteen Henry McElroy and Mr. Lonergan are so fond of Greek They study it every day in the week NYhen they ought to be saying their prayers. Mr, Comstock rides his hobby each day 'Tis on a wireless keyboard in future to play. Marion Schine's new method of cooking XYill some day gain her much glory. XVhile Christine Howe, fame has already won For she, of early comers has certainly been one. .Xnd Josephine Conklin. shares this glory inatinal Such very close friends are they. Mr. Miller-a dignified senior he. lVhose life vocation means misery For he'll join the ranks of dentistry Mr. ll'ise is wise indeed Like unto a book is he And Mr, liorff is a chatterbox XYhose equal we've yet to see. For a lady who never giggles For a lady who seldom laughs But who is always smiling .Xnna McNamara would pass. And in this class of wise-folk VYe've a prodigy or two One of them is Pearl Hamilton VVho every recitation knew. With her we class Bruce Simonds .X Virgil shark is he .Xnd no one can surpass him ln plane geometry Marjorie Allen is a dear maiden prim lnseparable from Charlotte Rarske-her soul-twin. .X broad-browed, solemn gentleman is Mr. Stagg But Dot Smith thinks him quite a dear for all of that. Louise Beard is ever dainty and gay Even as Jinny in the Crisis Play 'Tis there, too, we tind XVilliam Andres And innch at his ease seems he Admiring his sword and buttons And being as vain as can be.

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THE CRITERION drawing up a Constitution, we elected Mr. Murray president. He served us well, and is to be commended for pre- siding so ably over the turbulent meet- ings we had,-when there was a quo- rum present. NWC chose as our motto, Labor vincit, CLabor conquersl. During this year the boys in Room io, under the direction of lllrs. Sulli- van, formed a debating club, and held several successful debates, thus arous- ing in the school a decided interest in debating. With the coming of our .lunior year, we became more settled, and acquired the dignity befitting those who were going to be Seniors next year. The res- ignation of Miss XYitt made a change in the Faculty, and put the junior college room under the care of Mrs. Sullivan, who by her constant helpfulness, aided much in making our junior year a suc- cessful and happy one. At our elections we chose Mr. Lucey for our president. lie has served most ably and efficiently during both Junior and Senior years. Our first social ac- tivity was a Halloween dance held for the members of the class. The suc- cess of this affair'caused the revival of class dances in the school. During the year we decided on green and gold as our class colors, and chose our class pins. Since IQI2 marked the one hun- dredth anniversary of the birth of Dickens, we chose his life and works for the subject of our junior Day ex- ercises. The program was well ar- ranged and carried out to the satisfac- tion of both the class and the audience, especially one small member of the audience who insisted on voicing his approval during one of the recitations. After the exercises were Hnished, we adjourned to the lawn where we strolled about enjoying ice cream, cake, and unlimited conversation. ln the evening we gave a delightful dance which marked the close of a most pleasant and successful year. But though our junior year brought us much pleasure, it also brought us pain: for twice during the year the Death Angel bent low and summoned from our midst a classmate. One, Robert Dailey, was beloved for his sunny, uncomplaining disposition 3 while the other, Edward Klcliuire, was respected and admired for his cheerful perseverance in the face of great ob- stacles. The loss of two such young men as these was deeply felt by the class. And then came our last year with all its delightful times. Very early in the year the question of a class play arose. Our hasty decision to give one aroused the Faculty into warning us of the responsibilities attached to the giv- ing of a play, and into asking us to re- consider our decision. VVhile the ques- tion was under discussion among the members of the class, we girls rashly accepted the suggestion that we have a Pigtail Day at this time instead of waiting till late in the year. The boys, not to be outdone, decided to have Buster Brown Day on the same date. Tlhe celebration of Pigtail Day at this time was particularly unfortunate and drew down upon us much deserved criticism. Uur thoughtlessness might have cost us our Senior play, had not Mr. Simonds been lenient with us. With much enthusiasm we chose 'fThe Crisisll for presentation, giving the play on the sixteenth and seven- Twelve

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TITE CIiIT'EliICDN Marjorie Judy is witty and wise And every good thing under the skies. Mister Wlhite impresses one Vliith all the force of Napoleon himself Nl'hilefMr. Konopky is a surely merry little e . With an extract of sunshine. smile. Mabel Ensign and Maude Beers Two winsome maidens fair .Xnd when they are together Great friendship do they share. Bobby Brown rises to study E're the sun doth ope his eye But with his marks withal ls hard to satisfy. Mr. Spivack studies geometry by the hour Nor has he time, like Donald Root, to search an early flower. Mr. Phillips, 'tis said, is quiet :XS a mouse in a church would be Miss Disbrow sure at giggling Can never be surpassed Except perhaps bv Miss Hanson VVho at every trifle laughs. Mr. Schwarz can wonderful pictures make :Xnd his cartoons are often as cruel as Fate. Miss Vlfhelan and Mr. Shannon, two artists of high degree, XVho introduce into the historv class, Cuhist art of great variety. lllr. Christie at causing confusion Has the better of every one And as the champion fun maker He might well, a gold medal have won. Of the Misses Newstrom, Miller and Shey One might easily and trulv sav: True senior dignity doth mark their smiles. Helen Cook is a merry care-free maid VVhose deportment is ever happy yet staid. Marshal Dewitt, as it struck his fancy, XVould into the cooking-class stray, But at the sight of those caps and aprons, .-Xbashed-he would hasten away. The Misses Fennel and Fitzgerald Have the thanks of the school For their patience runs on Like the thread from a spool. Then there's Miss Candee who loves fresh air. And Mr. Lashar who does not And they have had much ado to solve That temperature called hot. Mr. Keating in the Senior play For Dockstader himself would pass VVhile Mr. Murray is the Caruso of the class. Alice Harrigan is a suffragette On voting quite intent Mihose very voice, from off the walls Hath all the pictures sent. Mr. Rosenthal talks with all the speed Of an up-to-date talking machine Wliile Eric Begg and Charles McElroy Ne'er talk at all, so it would seem. The Misses Mclllann and Landry On music much time spend. Hashfulness with Bobby Bishop ls quite a natural thing P And blushing is 'Maurice Morgaifs Sole besetting sin. The Misses Casey, Cole, and Morrissey .X little circle make And when they are together Like babbling brooks, the silence they do break. Alice Lavery is a maiden mild On whom Mr. Luippold doth often smile V Mr. McLeod is a very nice boy So both boys and girls agree. Mr. English tries very hard to be solemn .Xnd fails quite miserably. Louise Kileourse helps all sinners in distress And in the midst of a recitation XVith failure just on ahead Her voice will come thund'ring to you In a whisper as loud-as red. Eba Moller is tall and fair And her blushes go well with her golden hair. Mr. Ostrow is a very little man llut a mountain of strength is he As he manages our school paper And keeps it going financially. Barbara Dubois' whistling Puts the very birds to shame And her lengthy conversations with Miss Hopkins llring them both fame and pain. Mr. Blumberg has sprouted poet's wings And gains great glory by the verses he sings. Miss Chichester is a quiet miss .Xnd Miss Sherwood is a budding maid Yvliom Southport breezes kiss. Mr. Adams is a tall and impressive young man XVho took care of our pictures as only ex- perts can. The Misses Gallagher and Pixley Upon this earth were sent j To liven up dark corners . And make sinners all repent. Mr. Amsel at blufling is quite a success His opposite is Raymond Hall Vtfho never really bluffs at all. Katheryn Hill with very much vigor and vim Talks in class or out as it suits her whim. Messrs. Ambrose and Sheehan are two shining lights W'ho study their history both day and night. Mr. Black is an athlete, Hugh Taylor is one too And they have won great victories For the Bridgeport crew. Miss Brittin comes from Fairfield Each day in a trolley car .Xnd Catherine Treadwell takes the train From some place still more far. Julia Carrol quite a magician is .Nt juggling her recitations She says one thing and affirms another NYhile what she means is another matter. FouRWeem