Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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THE ENFIELD ECHO 9 role, gave a delightful performance, while credit must be given to the remarkable talent of Isabel Steele, in the role of a sophisticated, cultured aunt, and to Eleanor Bailes, in her portrayal of a delight- fully sweet, but very wise, mother. Gordon Campbell, Firth McAuley, and Harold Hines were fine in their respective parts. To Bosco, as business manager belongs much credit for the success of the play. Miss Young and Lockwood took the leads remarkably well in the musical comedy, “The Gypsy Rover”, which was given on May 22. The class of 1931 has been well represented in all of our school activities. In athletics, Lakonski has constantly shone, followed closely by Costa, Kelly, Angelica, and Fuge. The ability of these stars was amply proven by the fact that they won the interclass football series in 1928 and the basketball series in 1931. The or- chestra has been greatly improved by the talent of Mary Savage, Dorothy Comstock, Bosco and Lockwood. As a proof of our in- tellectual ability, I offer the number of names which have appeared on the honor roll during the past four years and the literary talent displayed in the high school publication, The Enfield Echo. In a state-wide contest, sponsored by the Connecticut Business Educa- tors’ Association, at Hartford, on March 14 of this year, Evelyn Gaskell won second prize in the typing contest and, in stenography, Mary Fay and Mary Sullivan ranked very high. On Thursday night, we sever our official connection with the school. I do not believe that there is one of us here tonight who does not feel a pang of regret at the realization that we shall not be coming back at the end of three months. It has become such an intimate, friendly place—and we shall go to our work, wherever it may be, made better and more efficient young men and women by these four years in the Enfield High School. CLASS PROPHECY Edith Russell, Dorothy Hebert, Ernest Landry Dorothy — Good evening, Edith. Won’t you sit down and watch the ocean with me? Edith—Good evening, Dotty. Yes, I shall sit down. I think it is fascinat- ing to look at the waves. Hasn’t the sea been smooth this afternoon? Dorothy—Oh Edith, I can’t wait un- til I see my fiance! Do you like my trousseau? Edith—Yes, I think it is exquisite. But your trousseau will not matter to your fiance. Dorothy—Tell me, is your husband still in Paris? Edith—Yes, I am anxious to see him. He had to rush over on business and I wanted to come on a slow trip. I have been looking over magazines about antiques and I came across this advertisement: “ANNUAL FIRE, SMOKE, AND WATER SALE — BOSCO’S DEPARTMENT STORE- COME AND PROFIT BY THE IN- SURANCE COMPANY’S LOSS.” Dorothy—Here comes the captain! Edith—Ernest, in what direction are we moving? Landry—We are moving towards Italy. With my telescope I can see

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8 THE ENFIELD ECHO genuine successes which were to come, and discovered for us those leaders which are found in every group. Our Sophomore year had just begun when we were shocked by the untimely death of one of our number, Muriel Fiedler. We are sorry that these exercises are to be conducted without the pres- ence of the girl who, with her quiet manner and kindly little ways, had won so many friends. A new program inaugurated during our second year was that of permitting each class to submit an assembly to the student body, and the old-fashioned school presented by our class was conducted by an appropriately-dressed school-mistress, in the person of Marion Broege. Perhaps the short pants and large bow tie of Theodore Lockwood, as the naughty school boy, contributed much to the capturing of the prize by the Sophomores. Our Sophomore year, characterized by real study and a broader insight into life, closed with a realization of the sincere affection which we had for this, our high school. We were Juniors when we came back in the autumn of 1929. It was difficult to realize that we were then real upper-classmen, people of importance, with new and greater responsibilities. The first social event of major importance to us was the annual school play, taken from Booth Tarkington’s “Seventeen.” Lockwood, as leading man, enacted his part to perfection, supported by Landry, as the colored and very comical Genesis, and several other mem- bers of the class, who helped to make the play an astounding success. The Junior Prom, our first formal affair, was under the guidance of Bernice Young as hostess and Ted Lockwood as host, and was followed by the operetta, “The Lucky Jade.” Bernice Young and Louis Lebeshevsky deserve to be commended for their performance. The jollity of our Junior year was broken by the resignation, followed by the death, of Miss Gay, since 1923 vice- principal and for more than twenty years head of the Latin de- partment. The memory of her splendid womanhood will remain long in the minds of the students of the Enfield High School. Almost before we had time to realize it, the last step in the ladder of our high school education was before us. As a represen- tative of the class, I can truly say that this has been one of the most delightful years, when we are at the peak of that ladder, looking down. To some of us there is a glorious thrill of having achieved something—to others, the sight is not an attractive one. But, however much or little we have achieved thus far, these years have been invaluable in making us older and wiser, in giving us friendships and happiness, and in proving to ourselves what our make-up really is. The Friday-afternoon hops, the music for which was furnished by Lockwood and his orchestra, paved the way for the Senior Prom, or Christmas Dance. The hostess was Mildred Fuge and the host, William Smith. The play, “Skidding,” was presented on April 10 and Mildred Fuge, appearing in the leading

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10 THE ENFIELD ECHO everything that is happening on land. I am proud of it because I invented it. Before Einstein died he said it was the greatest invention of its kind. I can see, night or day, the very minute details of any event. It is so powerful it penetrates the thickest walls. Edith—May I try it? I want to see what is happening in Rome. One of the best hospitals in Rome is under the competent direction of Barbara Kibbe. Oh, I can see her now. Be- cause of the excellent care she gave her patients she now has entire charge of the plant. Her expert die- titian is Effie Hulburt. Even in high school days Effie was a good cook. Landry — I can see I)r. Eleanor Bailes in the same hospital where Barbara Kibbe has charge. Margaret Harris is a very helpful nurse to Dr. Bailes as she tells her patients of her thrilling experiences at Enfield High, especially in Chemistry class. Dorothy—Do you recall how well Bernice Young looked in sport togs when she took the leading part in the “Gypsy Rover?” Now she is the best mountain climber on the world’s rec- ord. Edith—I have been reading a great deal today. Listen to the social items: “Benedict Puchinsky, wealthy sau- sage manufacturer of Iowa, was guest of honor at a banquet given by the Bachelors Club.” Well, isn’t that amusing! Here is an item about some others we know: “The Misses Beatrice Galimberti and Anna Moran have just returned from a trip around the world. While they were away they bought a villa and have sold it at double the original cost. That’s the way to earn money, isn’t it?” Landry—I can see Paris. We cer- tainly make good time, don’t we? Be sure to see the millinery shop in Paris that is run by Margaret Bartley. She always did wear such very striking hats. Edith—Catherine Alaimo is in the diplomatic service of Italy. She is a valuable worker because she can talk Italian and French so fluently. Dorothy—As I look through the telescope I can see a familiar spot. Last time I visited Paris my attention was attracted by a huge sign which read, Campbell Haberdashery.” Upon entering, 1 was greeted by William Smith who is Mr. Campbell’s model. Billie liked the Sir Roger de Coverly style so well that he is trying to per- suade his customers to adopt them. Who do you think was the first in our class to gain the distinction of being a “Mrs.”? Well, it is Mildred Fuge. Can you beat that? She has secured Irene Glista as governess for the little Peases. Landry—Did you know Agnes Al- len is the world champion gum chewer? She has introduced gum chewing in the Olympic games. What do you think Martha Greaves is doing? She is a missionary in China converting the little heathens. Edith—The last time I saw Edna Daum she was dean of a girl’s school in Paris. As I entered she was sitting behind a huge desk surrounded by diplomas. She was devouring a book at the rate of a hundred pages an hour. While she was engaged in this peaceful occupation in rushed six wrathful teachers. They were—Mar- garet Miller, Eva Raffia, Lillian Jen- nings, Dorothy Kelley, John Berosky and Beatrice Cormier. Their class pins were turned upside down to show a sign of distress. Each one was carrying a hat pin between his teeth. They threatened to declare a strike if not granted an increase of fifty cents per year. Miss Daum, very calmly, pressed a button on her desk. The door was thrown open and in stepped Mary Savage, head of a powerful gym squad with her assistant, Louise Tuomala. In a minute, peace was re- stored. Landry — I came across Alleta Snyder and Marion Broege who have not yet married. They are traveling lecturers on the subject, “Why be without a husband”! Edith—Talking about classmates, the last time I was in Harriet Cor- bett’s beauty shop I found Hazel Ber- trand in charge of the shop. Their coiffures are so ingenious that the world coDies them. The other day I came across a mag- azine almost as famous as the Enfield Echo. Eileen Fleming was Editor-in- Chief. There is a ship coming towards us. I see Catherine Cunningham. She is