Farmington High School - Student Yearbook (Farmington, CT)

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FARMINGTON STUDENT MR. EUGENE ELLIS . MISS D. EVELYN BOWER MISS FANNIE WATSON MISS T1-IERESA DRONRIELIJ MISS MILDRED WHITNEY MIss DORIS OSBORNE MISS EsTI-IER SULLIVAN MR. HAROLD SMITH MISS DOROTHY AMES MIss ESTHER CLARK MISS DOROTHY REED . MR. IOSEPH BURNS . MISS MARGARET LODGE MR. HIRAM TAYLOR . MR. CHARLES MURPHY Faculty , Principal, Superintendent Farmington High School 7 . . Mathematics . English .Social Subjects . . English Home Economics . . French . , Commercial English and Mathematics . . Commercial History and Civics . . . Latin Physical Education , Science Manual Training

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FARMINGTON STUDENT l i if 51'-is W ANNIVERSARY f Editorial HE whole country is in the throes of a great depression, a depression which is now well on its fourth year. Business is crippled to such an extent that unemployment has mounted steadily since that historical crash of 1929, Many of our former schoolmates are still on the outside looking in , and soon we, the class of '33, will be precipitated into the midst of the general chaos, having completed our required four years at Farmington High. A rather alarming and by no means pleasant prospect, to be sure: yet we are not daunted and have perfect confidence in our motto Qui Laborat Vincitf' Although our first bout with the business world will undoubtedly be a hard one, we are prepared to accept hard knocks philosophically, realizing that we are but a small group among many millions whose experiences during the past years have undoubtedly been much more extensive and bitter than ours will ever be. We feel that, slowly but surely, prosperity is rounding the proverbial corner and bringing with it many golden opportunities of which we shall be quick to take advantage. By earnest cooperation with the government and a general feeling of good will and confidence we shall surely prove that the younger generation can and will come through with flying colors. In writing this book we have endeavored to make it a worthy example of the work we are doing at school, and at the same time to show the marvelous school spirit and good will which make up a great part of our school life. Also may we here express our gratitude to the townspeople who, in spite of the existing economic conditions, have eagerly rallied to our support with generous financial contributions which have made the publication of this book possible.- HAZEL Al'.DERMAN. '33. 6

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FARMINGTON STUDENT Class History S the class is congregated here, we should realize that before us is an era into which no other class has ventured. During this New Deal era, we shall be summoned to courageously bear and perform duties heavier and more afflicting than the burdens of any preceding class. Ever since Caesar, Cicero and Vergil, various histories have been written but no material, as you shall hear, affords better subject for history than this Class of 1933. In the month of September, 1930, after the graduation of the Unionville junior High and the Farmington junior High, the class of 1933 began their Sophomore year at the Farmington High School, numbering forty-three. This was Mr. Ellis's first year as principal of the school. Our class was unnotice- ably changed until january, when Tcny Grocki joined us. He gained popularity during the 1932-33 basketball season, with many of the junior High boys by admitting them to the games through secret passages. At the half year, Harold English moved to West Hartford and enrolled in William Hall High School. On February 13 the Sophomore Reception was held in the Auditorium and proved to be a great social success. The Auditorium was decorated exceedingly well. A striking part of the decorations was a large valentine in the center of the stage with electric light rays extending to the outside edges. Martha Bergen said farewell to the class in March. We missed her more than words can express. Thus we entered our junior year with but one more year at Farmington High School. In February, Eleanor Adams joined our class, coming from Suffield. On April 1 the junior Prom was given, which proved to be a social and financial success, more socially because of the large number of juniors that attended the dance. During the latter part of May, the annual junior play, Home Again Harry was presented. Those who took part proved to us that we have some real acting talent in our class. Now for the grand old Senior year, the year of years. Words are inadequate in reviewing this paradoxical year, still we wish to mention a few outstanding incidents of the Senior year. We had the privilege of admitting another member into our class, namely, Ralph Olson, who came from Glastonbury. During the month of November a play, Where's Grandma? . was presented. The cast worked hard and was well rewarded for its efforts. In this play a new actor was brought to light, none other than Bill Bronson. who found no trouble in entering into his r6le whole-heartedly. No doubt Miss Clark will not have to wait next year for the Shorthand Class to begin as she did this year, for Mary Silver never seems to appear on time on transcription days. Talking about the Silvers, perhaps john. who has become a very enthusiastic history student, may be taking Miss Reed's position after he is graduated. Almost any day after the spring vacation, one might see several Seniors especially prinked up enroute to the photographers where they were to undergo the trials of posing for a lifelike photo, which might afterwards be used as an Arrow Collar or Typical Americal Girl ad. Then another trip after the proofs, still another for a re-sitting and so, after much deliberation, the best picture was finally selected. In years to come we shall look over these 8