Bristol High School - Green and White Yearbook (Bristol, RI)

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SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

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the club. Good luck to next year’s Commercial Club! MARY WALSH, ’35. SOPHOMORE COMMERCIAL CLUB The Sophomore Commercial Club, under the direction of Mrs. Magee, has had but three meetings. At the second gathering the following officers were elected : President—Gilda Mel-lo; Vice President—Lydwina Sousa; Secretary —Esther Ferreira; Treasurer—Almirinda Cor-reira. At the third meeting an operetta was read and records from it played. Refreshments were served. The club plans to have a discussion later on, and will end the season with a social MARY VELLECA, 37. THE DEBATING CLUB A debating club was formed under the leadership of Miss Bradford on November 20, 1934. Norman Hibbert was elected secretary. Meetings were held every other week in the library. Members of the club participated in several debates, the subject of a few being: ‘‘Resolved : That Advertising Should Be Abolished?” ‘‘Resolved. That Japan Should Not Be Given Naval Equality with the United States and England?” and “Resolved, That Public Utilities Should Be Government Owned?” After each debate, a discussion was held on the merits of the arguments presented by each team. A new feature of the club was a declamation period which was held in the auditorium. As one of the major activities of the club is the annual Junior-Senior debate the members began to make arrangements for this very important event. The topic selected was ‘‘Resolved : That Social Legislation Should Be Adopted in the United States?” Esther Hazen, Emily Borges, and Joseph Doran were chosen to represent the Seniors, while the Junior representatives were Henry Trudell. Raymond McNamara and Norman Hibbert. Domenic Rug- gieri was appointed chairman. The Juniors took the affirmative side and the Seniors upheld the negative side. The debate held on April 5. 1935 before the student body and faculty was very well presented by both sides. The judges. Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Elmer S. Mapes. Mrs. John J. Condon, and Mr. I. Leo Cantwell, members of the School Committee, were unanimous in their vote for the Juniors, but they also praised the Seniors for their good work as they had the more difficult side. The club wishes to express its appreciation to Miss Bradford for her kind interest and untiring assistance. MARY WALSH, '35. SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUB The Senior Dramatic Club under the supervision of Miss Callan has proved to be one of the most successful of its kind ever established at Colt. Business and social meetings were held the second and last Thursdays in each month. At one meeting. Lloyd Smith was elected President of the Club, Miss Marguerite Math-ewson, Secretary, and Alfred La Rue. Dudley Holden, and the Misses Nancy Cortellessa and Peggy Sisson, executive board. At our first social meeting, under the direction of the board .an amateur show was staged in which each member took active part. So successful was the show that the members were requested to repeat it at an assembly before the student body. The Seniors hope that the incoming Seniors will follow us in keeping the club and will enjoy it as we have. MARGARET SISSON. 35. FRENCH CLUB Early in February the 10-A French class, under the competent directorship of Miss Sadie Callan, formed a French Club for the purpose of increasing the pupils knowledge of the French language. The officers elected at the GREEN dundl WD1 D¥E 11

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meeting were Anthony Iasiello, president; Henry Trudell, vice president; and Ruth Sanford, secretary. At a later meeting, plans were made for a “Parents’ Night,” when a short French play was to have been presented for the enjoyment of the pupils’parents. Conflicting school events, however, necessitated a postponement until the latter part of May, at which time the three-act play, “Nous Verrons,” was presented to the enjoyment and pleasure of a large gathering of parents and teachers. Those taking part in the play were Rhoda Hobson. Robert Tourigney, Janette McCavv. Irene Gallo, Irving Murray. Muriel Bullock. Ruth Sanford, Clinton Pendleton. Robert New-bold. Ruth Hazeldine, Francis Dolan and Peggy Connors. ROBERT TOURIGNEY. 37. THE LATIN CLUB The Latin Club, under the supervision of Miss Robinson, he’d its initial meeting on February 26. 1935. in the Colt Memorial High School Auditorium Twenty-seven Latin students were enrolled It was voted that the club have on’y two officers—president and secretary, and an advisory board consisting of three members. Emily Borges was elected president. Sally Church, secretary: and Ruth Hazledinc, Robert Tourigney and Clinton Pendleton, members of the advisory board. The board drew up a constitution which was ratified by all members The meetings were held on specified dates at 3 o’clock. Many Latin plays were written and produced. games played and many songs were sung In a few simple words—everyone had an enjoyable time at every meeting. Much credit must be given to our Latin teacher. Miss Robinson, whose co-operation and advice everyone deeply appreciate. RUTH TATTRIE. ’36. SOPHOMORE GIRLS’ LITERARY CLUB The object of this club is to grow more familiar with the literature, and drama, and the authors of today. At the first meeting the club’s constitution was read and accepted, and the following members were e’ccted: Jeannette Cliarette, President; Antoinette Rucci, Vice President; and Isabel Bento, Secretary. On April 2. an amateur show was held in which all members took part. It was very successful. The club meets on the first Tuesday of every month, and an executive committee plans the programs and entertainments for the meetings. MARY VELLECA. ’37. JUNIOR-SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB On April 1. 1935, the Junior-Senior Photography Club was organized, under the able leadership of Mr. Carl soil. The purpose of the club is to create an interest in photography and the development of films. Its meetings are held every Tuesday afternoon in Room 9. At the first meeting of the club. Joseph Cav-alaro was elected president; Ruth Kerr. Vice-President; and Marguerite Mathewson, Secretary. On April 16th and 23rd. Mr. Ashton, a local photographer, spoke to the members of the club on the developing of films and gave a number of interesting demonstrations It has been planned to have other speakers at future mcet-ings. Many interesting discussions have been held in answer to questions brought in by members. This club has been found to be one of the most interesting and successful clubs in the school. BARBARA HUESTIS, 35. GREEN dMndL WO-IOTHE- 13