Farmington High School - Student Yearbook (Farmington, CT)

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THE SENIOR CLASS First Row fLeft to rightj-Elizabeth Lee, Florice Mocher, Madeline Bowler, Marie Beissner, Ethel Anderson Second Row QLeft to rightj-Louise Stieg, Reata, Thompson, Emma Tharau, Anna Flood, Meta Fuller. Third Row CLef1: to rightj-Allan Watson, Elmer Cross, John Dillon, Alexander Longhi. Back Row fLeft to rightl-Roger Wilson, John Bowler, James Joyce.

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.iltarmingtun Qituhent esf?s.w:vy-Ef5.afa - r of coco -?.1e.s.ses:-.s. GHOSTS I SHOULD LIKE TO MEET AND KNOW, I wouldn t mind meeting the ghosts of certain people that I know of. ,Q J I should like to meet Shakespeares ghost-for one. Id like to ask him WPT: ia why he ever wrote such plays and books. Just think of the terrible stories he wrote. I donit see why he didn't write something a little more interesting. If ever I met his ghost and started to tell him what I thought of 'his literature, I'm afraid the poor ghost would disappear from sight much quicker than he came, rather than listen to me rating his books and plays. I can just about imagine his horrified looks. That is, as much as you could see of his expression, for his face is nearly covered with whiskers. And I wonder what he would think of our modern manners, customs, conveniences, and luxuries. It would be fun to see him walking around, taking in the new ways and to see him become so shocked at some of the things. It would be fun. to meet Lamb's ghost. We could give him a piece of our minds about his works of literature. I don't believe there is anything would give me greater pleasure. Then, too, Lamb's ghost would be interesting in itself. It might do us a little good if vie just listened to him talk. Then there is Queen Elizabeth's ghost. She was such a stern queen. Besides, she had a very quaint personality. Imagine her around here now. I don't know what I would say to Julius Caesaris ghost. The only thing I could say, would be to ask him why he was such a fighter. Also, why he didn't use a few of his brains and heed the warnings that were given to him on the day he was murdered. So far as Cleopatra is concerned, I should like to meet her very much. She lived a gay life. If she would tell about it to us in her own words it certainly would be interesting. I'd like to see what there was about her that could attract the men to her, to make slaves out of them. Next there is the ghost of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. It would be nice if they could take us to their court and entertain us. I couldn,t forget George Washington. That is a ghost whom-I would like to meet. Just think of all he could tell us about our country when it first became one of the world nations. He would find numerous changes in this country. As the Indian would say, Heap big change. I can hardly imagine what he would say or do. If he saw' a cherry tree, he would probably tell us about his experience with the cherry tree. Speaking of Washington makes me think of Betsy Ross. She must have been a sweet little woman. Wouldn't it be fun to have her tell us of the trials and tribulations of making a new flag for a new nation? There are two more ghosts I should like to meet, Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain. They would be interesting. One for his earnestness and kindness of heart, the other for his humorous nature and jolly ways. Then, too, Mark Twain is from around these parts. Oh, I could go on naming these ghosts I should like to meet for some time. If I keep on this way, I will never finish my other tasks. REATA THOMPSON, 1927. gvgpg Q OULD ou like to meet a ghost? I was asked. ' if uf y , . D. 1: . U 0' Aft, Sv v ' 7 I Little drops of knowledge Little grains of sense Make a mighty difference When the tests commence. -Selected 15

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A armingtun Qetuherit V s if?4s?viA -Z -A' Y T' Ethier' THE CLASS OP 1927 ETHEL ANDERSON Essie With thee conversing I forget all time. Essie just loves to write notes. Well, who wouldn't when a prompt answer is always assur- ed? Some day she'll he editing a book Letter Writing in High School. Vice-President lg Junior Play 8: Senior Play 4: Senior Lunches. MARIE BEISSNER Diario Kind hearts are more than coronets. .By her faithful work and obliging manner, Marie will win her way wherever she goes. Food Sale Committees 4: Senior Play 43 Senior Lunches 4. JOHN BOWLER Jackie Brevity' is the soul. of wit. Jackie is anxious to travel during forced vacations through Mississippi and Louisiana in the Flood regions. We hope he'll bring back a favor- able report but it must be typed. There'll be one bright light at Holy Cross when Jackie gets there. President 8: Baseball 4. MADELINE BOWLER Mad h The music of the laughing lip, the luster of the eye. Madeline shines in dramatics and we'll look for her name in the twinkling lights of Broadway, although she says she plans to be a nurse. Her favorite flower is the buttercup. Junior Playg Senior Play. ELMER CROSS lcAnd3y1r I dare do all that may become a man, Who dares do more is none. Cheer up, Andy, the worst may never come. Every cloud has a silver lining, they say, but you may find one with gold after you get to that electrical school. We all hope you will. Sh- not so loud. President Athletic Association 4, Vice-President 4: Baseball 8, 4: Senior Play. JOHN DILLON Jack Ideal manhood closed in-.real man l J ack will become a great business man some day. We wonder if he'll be the advertising mana- ger for Cross and Wilson, Electrical Contractors. Chairman of Junior Play Committee 3 3 Chair- man of Junior Prom Committee 8: Senior Play Committee 4: Basketball 43 Vice-President 2: Senior Play 45 Secretary and Treasurer 4: Mana- ger of the Washington Trip 4. ANNA FLOOD Hannah is Grace was in all her steps, heaven in .her eye, In every ge ture dignity and love. Q Best of success to Anna, who plans- to attend Bay Path next year. Perhaps she'll take a course in advertising in order to assist the manager. Senior Playg Senior Lunches. . ALETA FULLER Late S The mirth and fun .grew fast and furious. I wonder if Aleta's sketches of childhood days are memories or observations. Her patients will surely get well quick under her watchful care. Junior Play 3g Senior 'Lunches 4. JAMESQJOYCE 1 lIBud!l It's good to be merry and wise, It's good to be honest and true. When you read the class elections you'll wonder what more we could say here. Just a bit of ad- vice, Bud , follow your motto above and your hat will never be too small. Junior Prom Committee 8: Senior Play Com- mittee 4: Basketball and Baseball 3, 4. ELIZABETH LEE ccBett57x1 Little, nameless, unremembered acts Of kindness and of love. She can dance, she can sing' She can play her violin Is there any single thing Betty couldn't do and win? Secretary of Literary 1: Vice-President of Literary 3: Secretary of Athletic Association 4: Class Secretary 2: Athletic Play 2: Junior Play 33 Senior Play 4: President of Glee Club 4: Orchestra 35 Editor-in-Chief of Farmington Stu- dent -ig Class Editor 1, 2, 3: Valedictorian. .ji 1, r X. s .Mg 1 I 1 s 1 .2 l iA