Crosby High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Waterbury, CT)

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fuk . ' l DV 4 -. Pale TwenlY'Six 4. U ml!-F ARGUS 1929 - 1930 When the first Argus meeting was called in September ,there were no vacant seats in Room O. Most of the crowd was of last year's staff: but there were quite a few new journalists. Jack Dillon, Editor-in-chief, Henry Begnal, and Mr. Charles McCarthy each gave the staff a talk and the year was under way. The year was a snappy one with everv Argusite on his toes. The Crosbyite suddenly acquired a rival in The Tabloid column, a mirror of the news, graphically told, conducted bv Dave Devine. The Tabloid set a hard pace for The Crosbyite and it wasn't long before The Cros- byite column was ready to give up the ghost. The Argus was fortunate in having Miss Mae E. Gould consent to write an account of her recent trip abroad. Miss Gould's articles, which she called Mosaic, presented a sight-seeing tour with a refreshingly per- sonal touch that travel and guide books do not have. During the winter Mr. McCarthy was meeting a journalism class every week. He took the raw material and put the would-be reporters in- to such fine shape that The Argus received many compliments for the ex- cellent handling of news and editorials. This year marks the appearance of a personal column, Society Says, conducted by Nelda Filippone and Florence Stoll. These two diminutives spent their leisure moments unearthing information about Crosbyites. Who went where and did what ? was their watch-word. Just after the mid-year The Crosbyite column disappeared and Out Our Cellar with Luke Pasquariello at the helm, came on the scene to rival The Tabloid. These two columns were at it hammer and tongs until one flew away, and then there was one, Out of Our Cellar. Luke Pasquariello's column was alone for awhile, then The Hundredth Eye, Matt Williamson's brain-child. saw the light of day. The Hundredth Eye soon became a partnership with Mel Bowen and Matt Williamson collabro- ating and making Sam Peeps a dual personality, as it were. i In the realm of sport the Argus was excellently represented by Jim- mie Donahue and Stan Fowler who took entire charge of the Sports Page. All in all, the Argus had a very successful year. There were good, newsy articles about each of the clubs and teams and keen competition among the columnists. Henry Begnal reports a good year from a busi- ness viewpoint with loyal support from subscribers and advertisers. This has been one of the most progressive years in the history of the Crosby School paper under the guidance and firm hand of Editor-in- Chief Dillon.

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F' S40 'A 3 Page Twenty-Five l-Ll, T gm! -.,: .11 el, H-4 vista -2- 'Que val' SENIOR YEAR A little older, more dignified, and more conceited, we enthusiastically returned to take our place as Seniors. How much we would accomplish! What records we would leave! It was to the class of 1930 that the lower classes looked for an example and we have supplied a worthy one. Club work began at once. Early in the fall, the German Club, though only a year old presented The Farawa.y Princess by Sudermann. This was followed by a social at Christmas. Just to be different, the French Club had a masquerade which everyone enjoyed. The Occupation Club continued to serve its nobly purpose by giving a number of fine lectures. As usual the Math and Debating Clubs prospered. In the spring the Spanish and Italian Clubs both produced successful plays. Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary produced by the Dramatic Club aroused much favorable comment. Music has had an important place in our school life. The Banjo Club has distinguished itself with its Pop Concerts. The Glee Club scored an unusual success with their concert in which selections from Pinafore were featured. The final musical event of the year was the combined High School Orchestra Concert which took place on May 9. Athletics had a new impetus this year in the person of our coa.ch Bil- ly Schofield. In football, we defeated our eternal enemv-Wilby. Though not so successful in basketball, we chalked up an enviable record. The basketball team has done fine work in maintaing our reputa.tion. In the tank our boys swam to many victories. The rifle team was most suc- cessful. Last but not least, the Track Team was large and worthy in every respect of Crosby. Now, we are looking forward to graduation, the last step in our high school careers. All are discussing class elections and speculating as to who will be elected for the various expletives. Soon everything will be over and the Class of 1930 will be scattered. Some' will go on to college, others will take their places at once in the in- dustrials and business worlds. No matter what their future occupations, may all establish reputations befitting Crosbyites.

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