Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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tlbe J£nfieli Ecbo Published at intervals during the school year by the members oj 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. 23 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN., JUNE 1935 NO. 1 ADDRESS OF WELCOME (By Donald Comrie) In behalf of the class of nineteen hundred thirty-five, I take pleasure in welcoming you to these, our class night exercises. Through effort, the class has reached goals never attained before. Through honor, the class has upheld the high standards maintained throughout the years. Lastly through service, has given to this institution what it was capable of offering. But our success has been mainly due to the generous help which you, the loyal sup- porters of the class, have given us. So in behalf of the Class of Nineteen Hundred Thirty-five I extend their sincere appreciation and again with the most sincere and deepest pleasure welcome you, parents, teachers and friends to our Class Night Exercises. CLASS HISTORY (By Rita Garvey) I had just finished reading DeQuincy’s “Confession of an Eng- lish Opium Eater”, and, being of the adventurous type, I resolved to delve into the realm of the blissful “pill”. By means of political influence I was able to secure the narcotic and, on an evening marked by the furious lashings of a gale, I placed myself on a divan before the crackling blaze in my fireplace. The room was utterly dark, except for the light thrown by the blazing logs. Under the weird atmosphere of the rain lashing at the windows and the ghostly effect of the flickering shadows on the wall, I went, with the feeling of one who is about to view untold wonders, through the process of “cooking the pill”. After taking a few puffs, the dancing shadows on the wall seemed to become blurred and the fire vanished into nothingness. Generally in such blissful slumbers one sees enchanted places and bewitching people and encounters delightful events. My dream proved no exception.

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CLASS OF 1935

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8 The Enfield Echo I was transported to a wistful land called Memory. I was astonished to see a colossal stage above which were the words “The Constellation of 1935”. On this stage, in which time and space were small affairs, the great drama of 1935 began to unfold itself thus— In the fall of 1931 there came to Enfield High School a group of people who had not yet passed the stage of childish innocence. They were properly awed by the bastile-like appearance of then- new Alma Mater. After being welcomed by students and faculty alike, they settled down to the routine of high school freshman life. In the first operetta “Jerry of Jericho Road”, Althea Martin made the school aware of her musical ability and because of her participa- tion in this event made the class feel as if they “belonged.” A few months passed and the all important duty of electing officers arrived. Neil Sloan was chosen president; Mary Smyth, vice-president; Althea Martin, secretary; William Malley, treasurer and Rita Garvey, historian. Edmund Rossi and Henry Norian further brought distinction to the class of ’35 by taking part in the Speaking Contest sponsored by the Progressive Club. In the fall of 1933 another group joined the ranks. As Sopho- mores the Class of ’35 could now look down upon their “frosh” schoolmates. The more difficult feat of competing in the Short Play Contest was now attempted by this class. Rita Fay showed great talent as their representative in this project. The remainder of the year passed as did its predecessor. The autumn of 1934 came around to find them Juniors. Another group of officers was chosen to carry them on through this quarter. This time Edmund Rossi was elected to serve as president; Helen Wojnar, vice-president; Esther Frigon, secretary; William Malley, treasurer. Gregory Ringwald showed artistic ability during this year and carried away the prize for the poster contest held in connection with the “Donovan Affair.” Several members of the class did justice to parts awarded to them in this production. Another short play was held this year. The title of the play was “His First Dress Suit.” Robert McIntosh, Nora Hanrahan, William Tippet, and Rita Garvey took part in this. In the final contest McIntosh was given honorable mention. The shadow of death saddened this year for the class of ’35. Miss Storrs, one of the faculty, was taken from them. Two of the class Fremont Oliver and Robert Crane passed away also during the year. The athletic ability of the class became very apparent during this year, although it had been prevalent during the previous years of high school. On the football field, Morrell, Laino, Dellaquilla,