High-resolution, full color images available online
Search, browse, read, and print yearbook pages
View college, high school, and military yearbooks
Browse our digital annual library spanning centuries
Support the schools in our program by subscribing
Privacy, as we do not track users or sell information
Page 10 text:
“
8 THE ENFIELD ECHO During our first year we elected class officers. Carlo Angelica became our President; Lillian Alaimo, Vice-President; Priscilla Comstock, Secretary; Everett Mallard, Treasurer; and Frances Tromley, Historian. Owing to the fact that Frances Tromley be- came Salutatorian in her Senior year, I was chosen by the Faculty to take her place in the Commencement Exercises. Being Freshmen, we remained in modest and retiring seclu- sion, during our school hours, at least, so as not to offend, in any way, the haughty upperclass students. But we soon became Sopho- mores, began to assert ourselves, and show our really splendid qual- ities. The names of many of our class were found on the honor roll, and we conducted ourselves with a dignity and wisdom which has never since been equalled. Then came the Operetta. Here Margaret Kreuger, as the snappy little French maid, showed real ability as singer and actress. During the year, we were much grieved by the sudden death of Miss Gay, Head of the Latin Department and Vice-Principal. Although she had been our teacher but a little over a year, we felt keenly the loss of such a splendid woman. Our Junior Year gave us many opportunities to distinguish ourselves. Clarence Mitchell had the leading role in the play, “Skid- ding,” and proved a capable actor. Priscilla Comstock and Mar- garet Sweeney as the two married sisters added much to the play’s success. The annual Operetta of the Junior Year featured gypsy char- acters. Bernice Squires as a gypsy mother, Margaret Kreuger, her daughter, and Clarence Martin an English fop, were very interest- ing in their respective parts. In April we had our Junior Prom. Clarence Martin and Pris- cilla Comstock acted as Host and Hostess. John Liucci with his saxophone became our leading light in music. At last came our long awaited Senior Year, with all the dig- nity and honor which rightly belongs to Seniors. Ours the proud privilege of walking out ahead of the mere lower classmen at the close of Assembly, when they remembered to wait for us. Our High School now numbered so many that separate assemblies of classes were arranged except on special occasions. In December we held our Senior Promenade with Frances Tromley as Hostess, and Wolcott Phelps, as Host. Our annual play, “Nothing but the Truth,” was presented in April. Boucher Smyth, as leading man, gave a very convincing and finished performance. Clarence Mitchell took the part of a'bishop, who was told he could get anything if he yelled loud enough. He acted accordingly. Priscilla Comstock played the part of a beautiful girl minus a beautiful voice. Clarence Martin was a prosperous business man. Lillian Sharon added clever comedy as “Mabel.” The whole play was a tremendous success. The Operetta of our Senior Year, “Jerry of Jericho Road,”
”
Page 9 text:
“
ZTbe EnficlC» Echo Published at intervals during the school year by the members of the Enfield Public High School, Thompsonville, Conn. Entered as second-class matter February 21, 1917, at the Post Office at Thompsonville, Conn., under the Act of March 3. 1879. VOL. 20 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN., JUNE 1932 NO. 3 ADDRESS OF WELCOME (By Carlo Angelica) Parents, Teachers, Schoolmates and Friends: As president of the Class of 1932, it is with great pleasure that I extend to you a most cordial welcome to our Class Night Exer- cises. Our moments of happiness and laughter here at Enfield High are about to come to a close and we want to take this opportunity to show our gratitude to our beloved parents who have made so many sacrifices for our needs, and to our teachers for their inspira- tion and careful guidance during our short four years at Enfield High. It is only fitting that I should say a few words about the untir- ing efforts of our class night committee and speakers who have worked as a unit with the sole idea of giving their parents, teachers and friends one joyful evening. HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1932 (By Matilda Drangenis) “History is the story of what civilized man has done,” so his- torians say. The history of the class of nineteen thirty-two could hardly be so comprehensive as this. But as we look back over the past four years, we seem to have filled them with the happiness which comes from hard work and achievement, from good friend- ships and jolly times. The Freshmen Assembly of 1928 gave us our first chance to perform, and we certainly made a beautiful impression! Every- thing went wrong from start to finish! But considering the source, it was simply funny! During a song where flashlights were sup- posed to be turned on and off, the lights wouldn’t work! One mem- ber of the cast, not mentioning any names, tried to go off the end of the stage where there were no stairs!
”
Page 11 text:
“
THE ENFIELD ECHO 9 added great fame to the already glorious class of Nineteen Hundred and Tnirty-Two. Margaret Kreuger and Frances Buck charmed all with their singing. Clarence Martin, as leading man, showed excellent musical and dramatic ability. Esther Thompson added much by her excellent acting. Our Class has supported the High School showing athletic prowess in baseball, basketball, track and football, as well as tennis and golf. Last but not least, a new activity, debating, brought great honor to our high school during our Senior Year. We came within one vote of becoming state champions in debating. Julia Augustyn- iak, Robert Reilly, and Margaret Sweeney were Seniors who took part in the debates. History is a succession of causes and results. As we have tried, wholeheartedly and honestly in the past, so may we succeed in the future. May we all give thanks with the poet, Henley, who wrote: “Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishment the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” CLASS PROPHECY (By Pearl Ferrier, Alice Norian, Charles Morris, Joseph Liana) Pearl—Oh! Charles—What’s this? Joseph—Look! Alice—What happened now? (Step out carefully.) Charles—Are you sure this is Mars? Joseph—According to our calcula- tions it is. Alice—Isn’t it wonderful to think we could figure so accurately just how to come from Earth way up here on Mars. Charles — We certainly deserve credit for this. Alice—Isn’t it strange? Pearl—Look at all the funny things. Alice—What’s that thing crawling around there? Charles—Let’s look around. Joseph—No, let’s look through our actophotorator and try to see Earth. Pearl—Oh, yes, that must be the first thing we do. (Start getting it set up.) Charles—I’ll screw this on. Joseph—Put that under this. Joseph—I wonder if we can see the Earth with our actophotorator that is to enable us to see things many thou- sands of miles away. Alice—Are you setting up the ac- tophotorator here? Charles—Yes, it’s set up entirely now. Joseph—Let me lower this plate a trifie. There it’s all ready. Now focus it this way a little. Ah—there’s the Earth! Pearl—Objects, why they’re build- ings! JoseDh—It’s New York. There’s the Television City. Charles—Look! I see people com- ing out.
Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Start your search today!
Looking for old family members and relatives? Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly!
Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy.