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XLhc Bnftelb JEcbo Published at intervals during the school 'gear 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. 29 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN., JUNE, 1942 NO. 1 ADDRESS OF WELCOME (By James LaRussa) Parents, Teachers and Friends: As President of the Class of nineteen forty-two, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you this evening to our class night exercises. The class night committee has been working hard so that you will enjoy with us a review of our past and present activities in the Enfield High School; a review which will show our serious side and also some humorous jests to be taken in fun. We have enjoyed these years here at Enfield and they will always be a part of us. During the past four years, we have been striving towards the door of opportunity. We have reached our goal and now we will use the education and judgment that has been given to us, through the successful efforts and careful guidance of the principal and teachers of Enfield. I want to thank them now, for the coopera- tion they have given us in the past; and also for the inspiration they have been to us during these doubtful times. At this time, the class wishes to thank our dear parents for the kind services which they have rendered to us during these years. We owe all of this to them, for it was they who inspired us on to success. Once again, in behalf of the class of nineteen forty-two, I wel- come you to our class night exercises. CLASS HISTORY (By William Conley) Diary op a Student — September 1938-June 1942 While going through my possessions a few years ago, I came upon a dusty, thumb marked book. Upon inspection, I found it to be a diary. The diary of an Enfield High School Student who was graduated in the Class of 1942. I opened the book and the
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18 The Enfield Echo memories seemed to float out with the little clouds of dust. It seemed as though I could hear them ringing aloud. September, 1938 This sunny afternoon one of the largest Freshman classes to enter Enfield High School crossed its threshold. I was one of the very proud but very inconspicuous members. It seemed as though every thing flew by in one swift panorama. The class officers for the coming year were elected. William Binnenkade, president; Norma Smyth, vice-president; Katherine Dedonis, secretary; John Whitely, treasurer. The Freshman basketball team seemed to be headed for future laurels, by capturing the junior championship of the Y. M. C. A. League. June 21, 1939 The first year has ended. We are now ready for diligent study after a thorough initiating by the upper classmen. September, 1939 The first big thrill in our lives as upper classmen was the sight of the senior men and women. But, the old saying, “Children should be seen and not heard,” was used again, so we meekly squirmed through the halls to our classes. But, there was no stopping us. We had the “do and die,” spirit and began the activities. The election of class officers was held and the chosen few were, President, Mario Palmieri; Vice- President, Norma Smyth; Secretary, Katherine Dedonis; and Treasurer, Martin O’Brien. Again the athletes of the class showed their ability by helping Enfield to victory in all sports. Sam Locario and Frank Scalia were marked for future stardom by earning or becoming “three letter men.” This is a very rare occurrence among sophomores. The school play was a great success only through the efforts of the sophomores who displayed unusual dramatic ability. June, 1940 Once again we have emerged from deep stacks of books and papers into the bright sunlight. For we are about to become Juniors. The third step in the four-runged ladder of our ambition. September, 1940 Since we have assumed an important role in school life, we immediately set out to make the Hi-Y minstrel a success under the leadership of Mr. Langford. The leaders of the class this year are: President, James LaRussa; Vice-President, Norma Smyth; Secretary, Katherine Dedonis and Treasurer, Arthur Rossi. Miss Smyth and Miss
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