Harding High School - Folio Yearbook (Bridgeport, CT)

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STYLUS The Business Organizations The s. o. s. Club The Society of Stenographers is composed of class 7 and S pupils taking commercial sub' jects. The purpose of this organization is to bring students of similar interest into closer contact with each other, to stimulate interest in the study of shorthand and typewriting, to acquire speed and accuracy in dictation and transcribing, and to acquaint its members with the fundamentals of the business world. The meetings are made valuable by the discussion of topics of interest to the organif Zation, such as practice in stenography and difficult words and phrases in dictation. Memf bers are also given opportunities to hear talks by local business men. Mr. Whipple, mana' ger of the personnel department of the Rem- ington Arms Company, outlined the require' ments of the stenographer and bookkeeper, giving valuable hints on what is expected of a high school graduate when employed in an office. During the school year Mr. Henderf son iof the Junior College spoke to the group on the opportunities which the junior College offers to commercial graduates. The social possibilities of the club have not been neglected, however, for there have been two wellfattended S.O.S. dances during the year. Three members of the club participated in a contest at the twentyfsixth annual convene tion of the Connecticut Business Educators' Association. Mildred Keegan won the high school state championship in the 80-word shorthand contest, while Elsie Stirk won secf ond place in the high school state champion' ship 100fword shorthand contest and came out third in the 80-word division. Myrtle Meyer won honorable mention in the shortf hand contest. The club has prospered under the direction of Miss Nash and Miss Hoffman. The officers for this semester are Dora Bonitati, president, Margaret Dudrick, vicefpresident, Annice Walker, secretary, Marie Rizzi, treasurer, Helen Kennedy, chairman of the social com' mittee. - The junior The junior Business Club, reorganized by Miss Warren and the students of the junior Business Training classes, was formed to bring together the freshmen who have just entered Warren Harding High School from the various elementary schools, to create a spirit of friendly cofoperation among these students, to stimulate a greater interest in modern business methods, and to observe and study these methods as applied to the business world. Local business and professional men have addressed the students on subjects pertinent to the club's particular interests. These men have Business Club emphasized the need of the eflicientlyftrained men and women, the opportunities for advancef ment, and the high ideals that are so essential in business. They exemplify the profession of the business man, which now stands side by side with the other learned profewionsf' The club plans to make some inspection trips to local companies. The oflicers for the first semester were Anne Feltzin, president, Helen Norko, vice, president, Millicent Bedell, secretary,---dur' ing the second semester, Wilma Kisco, presi- dent, john Radachowsky, vicefpresident, john Boyce, secretary.

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THE S. O. S. CLUB G. Lczwcnwurllm, I.. Koskulwu, A. Stunisluwski, G. Kubasku, T. Dell'Omo, E. Knlwcrnax, D. Gludstcin, E Rcisclu. A, Lcilvegntt, M. Nleyer, G, Collin, E. Couture U. Kriclwrialn, R. Luskn, G. Clxcrnnrl. M, Connelly, E. Hajdu, M. Hoffman, M. Lurcnsun, M. Turclxik, V Barska, M. Grcenspon, K. Harcourt, I. Burns K. Buylmn, L, Crucco, H. Kennedy, M. Keegan, A. Gcoglmegan, M. Marus, P. Kuvuc, R. Duclm, ff. Conklin, H Kennedy, E. Sinclair, A. Hlulmson, K. Cody, O. Bierce M. Luwrcnuu, K. McNiH', H. Vxfigrc, M. Burns, M. Rizzi, A. Wulkc1', M. Dudrick, D, Bunitxrli, E. Stirk Baker, M. Cosgrove THE JUNIOR BUSINESS CLUB ll. Rnscnlucrg, V. Binusclmlc, H, Nnrkn, M. Kisco, M. Skinner, R. Plilt, M, Clark bl. Amln-1'lm, V. Kurnwski, ll. lfctrllrclli, ll. fl1l5l.UI'lllil, B. Fisher, M. l'wLlull, T. llngcr, NV, ilrvgzl lx Unlnn, A. N.-lawn, lu Mx'NIll, lf. Scllcls. l. f1lli'l'llL'S, c1Lll'l'LllIl'llU, Mun XxN1lI'l'x'I1, lx l'lllllXVlIlll F. Salim, B. Gaxdcn, V, Cullen, D. Suckh, l. Bclmuncik, M. Siman, E. Mcfhurc, A. lfcltzin, B. liudul

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-. ,-. TYL THE FRENCH CLUB L. Wood, D. Spencer, M. Rome, G. Vaugh, W. Derman, E. Choum, H. Sands, R. Freed, P. Liscio, B. Lorrie, S. Hoffman, G. Hays, W. Heaney, M. Kostick, B. Waldman, E. Frasca-tore, E. Kaplan M. Bradshaw, C. Schopick, F.. Keaveney, M. Shea, I. Holzman, D. Bottom, E. Altieri, B. Marks, D. Matt Dougall, M. Caswell, A. Colgan, E. Ginand, E. -loraleman, G. Formichella, Evelyn Miner Ccenterj Le Cercle Francais Under the supervision of Miss Miller, teacher of advanced French, Harding's first modern language organization was formed this year. A minimum mark of 80 in French was made the requirement for membership. In the autumn those eligible met as members and selected the following officers for the first term: president, Anna Pokrasg vicefpresident, Pulvio Lisciog secretary, Mary Kostick, and treasurer, Elizabeth Marks. The first initiation proved to be very eff fective, the entire procedure conducted in French. Thirty candidates were admitted. A repetition of this initiation took place at the beginning of the second term under the new officers: president, Pulvio Lisciog vicefpresif dent, Dorothy McDougall, secretary, Mar' jorie Bradshaw, and treasurer, Elizabeth Marks. Le Cercle Francais aims to be both an edu' cational and a social unit. The members conf duct business meetings in French. This cus- tom appeals to the student because it is at' tractive and unusual, and at the same time furnishes practice in French conversation. Before each meeting, a few club members are asked to prepare French songs, poems, plays, games, or short stories, which they pref sent after the business is transacted. The two outstanding social events conf ducted by the club were the French Tea and the French Dance. The former took place just before the Christmas holidays. Attractive invitations, Christmas decorations, refresh' ments served by French maids, and a radio program broadcasted from the music room above were features of the party. On the afternoon of April 9 an enthusiastic crowd of Harding pupils attended the French Dance. Varifcolored caps and parasols, as well as cake and candy, were sold. During intermission there were dances and songs. The French Dance was pronounced the most successful festive and social event of the year at Harding.