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28 The Enfield Echo monly called detention slips) which were generously distributed by our teachers. The high light of our brief Freshman year was the election of class officers. John Clarkin was chosen President, Katherine Soricelli, Vice-President; Grace Furey, Secretary; and Stanley August, Treasurer. Edward Sheehan and Ruth Carenzo were elected to the executive committee. During our Sophomore year John Clarkin, Katherine Soricelli and Grace Furey continued in their former offices. Richard Stevens was elected treasurer. Clyde Harris and Solange Stafford served on the executive committee. As Sophomores we displayed an enthusiastic interest in the school’s social activities. The high light of the social calendar was the presentation of the ever popular comedy, “Charley’s Aunt”. Solange Stafford and Richard Stevens played important parts in this production. In September of 1936 we returned to school not as the tradi- tional jolly Juniors but serious minded individuals, conscious of our new responsibilities. The class re-elected the President, Vice- President and Secretary. Kenneth Leach was elected to take over the position as Treasurer. Theodore Eddy and Solange Stafford made up the Executive Committee. The annual Hi-Y Minstrel, entitled “Air Revue”, was presented under the direction of Mr. Langford. The talents of Jane Leete, Jean Bourgeoise, Blanche Humphries, John Clarkin and numerous other members of the class contributed in no small measure to the success of “The Air Revue.” Enfield won the preliminaries of the Valley Wheel one-act play contest and walked away with second honors in the finals. Marion Duncanson took an important part in this event which was coached by Miss Brake!. For the first time in many years the music department, in cooperation with the English department, undertook the difficult task of producing a light opera. “The Pirates of Penzance”, a Gilbert and Sullivan selection, provided a delightful and entirely different type of musical entertainment. Grace Furey and Marion Duncanson had title roles in this production. Major extra curricular activities were brought to a grand finale with the annual Junior Prom. Host John Clarkin and hostess Grace Furey presided over this gala affair. Thus ended our most enjoyable Junior year. The summer of ’37 sped hastily past and in the fall we re- turned to claim the important title of Seniors. The most important year of our high school career had finally arrived. To guide us in our year’s activities the following officers were elected: John Clarkin as President, Katherine Soricelli as Vice- President, Mary Raissi as Secretary, and Kenneth Leach as Treas-
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Iibc Enftclft Ecbo 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. 26 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN., JUNE 1938 NO. 1 ADDRESS OF WELCOME (By John Clarkin) Parents, Teachers and Friends: It is my pleasant duty in behalf of the Class of Nineteen Hun- dred Thirty-Eight to extend to all present here a most sincere and cordial welcome, to these our Class Night Exercises. The various members of the Program Committee have worked in earnest on their respective parts to present to you the “high- lights” of four happy years spent at Enfield High School and we hope that all of you will enter into the spirit of this joyful occasion. The class at this time wishes to acknowledge all the kind deeds rendered to us by our parents; the careful guidance and inspiration, of our principal and teachers; the encouragement and loyalty of our friends. Again, in the name of the Class of 1938, I extend to you a most hearty welcome. CLASS HISTORY (By Sherwood Cunningham) One brisk September afternoon in the year nineteen hundred and thirty-four, we entered the Enfield High School as Freshmen. Little did we know of the wondrous honors that this title conferred on us. As Freshmen we were to have our first taste of attending school in the afternoon. This entitled us to the dubious privileges of enjoying complete freedom from association with the upper- classmen, sleeping late in the morning, and being equallv late to supper. Immediately the Class of ’38 impressed the instructors with their ability to adapt themselves to new customs. For example, it didn’t take us a year, a month, or a week—it only took one day’ to appreciate the purpose of those gay yellow slips of paper, (com-
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The Enfield Echo 29 urer. Solange Stafford and Francis Malley were elected to serve on the Executive Committee. The first important social event of the year was the annual Hi-Y Minstrel. It was presented following the plan of a show boat revue. Jane Leete and Kenneth Leach, along with many others from the Senior Class, played an important part in making it a success. Mr. Langford was again the director. The school play entitled “The Charm School” was presented under the direction of Miss Javorski. Grace Furey, Marion Duncanson, Edward Burns, Richard Stevens, Francis Malley, Theodore Eddy, and William Brown, all of the Senior Class, made up the greater part of the cast. The Senior Prom proved an enjoyable evening for many stu- dents, with Clyde Harris as host and Solange Stafford as hostess. A popular Gilbert and Sullivan light opera entitled “Pinafore” was given on May 20, under the able directorship of Mr. Merritt. Special mention should be made of the unique stage setting which was a product of the combined efforts of Mrs. Borck, Mr. Fowler and Mr. Tatoian. Leading parts were taken by Cynthia Birdsall, Katherine Soricelli and Sherwood Cunningham. The first week of May found about forty members of our Senior Class in Washington continuing the tradition of the annual Washington visit. Perfect weather, historical points of interest, pleasant companionships; all contributed toward an educational and happy trip. The history would not be complete without mentioning the names of our representatives on the debating team and in the field of sports. For two successive years Eleanor Brigada and Helen Parvelac brilliantly argued their way to victory. In the list of out- standing athletes we find the names of Charette, Novak, Leach, Harris, Ligenza, Wilson, Haznar, Stevens and Lamagna. As the time of our final gathering draws near, we are touched with regret for we must sever our happy relationships with our school and fellow students. The friendships and experiences that we have enjoyed during the past four years will never be effaced from our memory. We sincerely hope that as graduates of the Enfield High School we may maintain the reputation of the school and contribute to the progress of the community.
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