Ipswich High School - Tiger Yearbook (Ipswich, MA)

 - Class of 1929

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breath-taking scene when “Ding- foot’’ snatched our youthful maiden Dorothy Dunn and carried her gent- ly ( ?) from her perilous position to safety. Passing on to the junior year we anticipated a busy time and in prep- aration we elected an efficient corps of leaders with Norman Baxter, president; David Williams, vice president; Mildred Mansfield, secre- tary; and William Marr, treasurer. We had no more than accustomed ourselves to school routine, however when the schools were closed for a period of five weeks because of infantile paralysis. Much as we de- plore such an epidemic, it was an ill wind which blew us good in giv- ing us Jimmy Merson, who would otherwise have been a member of the Class of ’28. With our return to school after the epidemic we found not only ex- tra school work to be done but the junior promenade to engineer. Class colors, blue and white, were chosen and the date was set for the big event. Preparations were going smoothly when someone — it must have been a girl — conceived the brilliant idea of a grand march. However, this was not favorably re- ceived by our bashful he-men who disdained to enter because they be- lieved a grand march to be degrad- ingly effeminate. After much con- troversy the motion was carried al- though the bashful element still held out and refused to abide by the decision of the class. The girls were thus forced to use their charms in recruiting partners from the se- nior class. So the march was “grand’’ after all and added greatly to the program. The decorating committee of which Pete Mansfield was chairman outdid themselves and the prom proved to be a suc- cess both socially and financially. The only other event of the j ear worthy of note was a play present- ed at a social. Baxter as the bash- ful hero screwed up his courage to propose, only after the heroine, Bar- bara Damon, frightened by bats and the dark fell into his arms. With the arrival of the senior year we gravely sensed that our parting time from Manning was not far distant. At our first class meet- ing our officers Norman Baxter, Gertrude Ciolek, Barbara Damon, and William Marr were elected. In November we provided enter- tainment for an assembly period by acting “The Courtship of Miles Standish’’ which was read by Bar- bara Damon. William Geanakakis made such a “hit” as an Indian tliat we were forced to repeat one scene in order that everybody in the au- dience might get a good look at him. Much credit is also due to Dorothy Dunn who designed the im- promptu Puritan costumes worn by the boys. Merson and Miss Dunn were also very good in the principal roles in spite of their inexperience in marriage ceremonies and Chester Wile was convincing as the minis- ter who performed the ceremony. In keeping with tradition we pre- sented a three act play in the town hall in February. This y ar it was “The Amazons” by Pinero. In spite of Merson’s backwardness in the ab- stract quality of love, he showed improvement since November and made a “hit” as a lover. I might mention that he has progressed so rapidly since in the art of lovemak- ing that he and Barbara Damon were elected class lovers. No ac- count of the play would be com- plete, however, without the mention of our inimitable comedians Gaffney and Poor, neither of which has con- fined his comic actions to the stage. After the senior play was over our thoughts then turned to prepa- rations for graduation week. The last weeks have been busy but hap- py ones, as have all our school days. It is not, therefore, without a feel- ing of regret that we look ahead to the days of separation. We shall 19

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year and a half later. What a wealth of old romance lives in the history of New England, — and especially Essex County. Vis- ions of grim, painted Indian war- riors, stern, dark-cloaked Puritans, blue-coated rebels and red-coated British ; the first law-makers of our country — the signers of the Decla- ration of Independence and draf- ters of our Constitution — all these are brought to the mind of him who would delve into the early history of our country — and a surprisingly large proportion of this history can be attributed to our own part of New England — Essex County. In the words of Joseph Hodges Choate, himself a famous lawyer and son of Essex County — “He is an unreason- able creature, who, having Ameri- ca for a country, Massachusetts for a state, and Essex County for a home, is not satisfied.” CLASS PARTS CLASS HISTORY Frank Raymond In June of the year 1925 about seventy pupils, the majority of which now constitute the class of ’29 were informed by the teachers of the Junior High School that they would enter Manning High in the following September. Upon entering high school, we were given programs to fill out up- on which were stated the subjects and the recitation room of each. These programs were of little aid to us, but we managed to arrive at class even though a little late. After a few weeks had passed and we had adjusted ourselves to our new surroundings and acquaint- ed ourselves with our new class- mates from Rowley, we held our first class meeting. We elected tem- porary officers and in January elect- ed our officers for the year as fol- lows: Stanley Machaj, president; John Roper, vice president; Barbara Damon, secretary; and William Marr, treasurer. Our first event of note as a class organization was a social in Novem- ber. Everyone had an enjoyable time being initiated into the intri- cacies of seven-in and seven-out and other games, except for those who took refuge among the settees and behind the doors. Stunt night be- ing the next social event of inter- est, we decided to show our talent by putting on a doll show. The dolls may have been there, but the talent was missing. Time then passed uneventfully until one June day when Mr. Whip- ple, in accordance with a time hon- ored custom, read points in chapel. Those of us who had weathered the gales of the freshman year heard with elation our names read for three points. Thus were we reas- sured of our dignified status as sophomores. Upon returning to school in Sep- tember, we took our places as such and turned with eagerness to see the freshmen initiated, forgetting that it had been only a year since we had submitted to the mysterious and solemn rites ourselves. Of course, we took no part in the ad- ministration of these rites. Our class officers — Dorothy Dunn, president; Norman Baxter,vice president: Ruth Beals, Secretary ; and William Marr, treasurer, were elected, and the first weighty problem which presented itself was whether or not we should invite the junior or senior class to our annual social. The girls seemed to have more friends among the senior boys. Consequently, the seniors were invited. This social proved more enjoyable than the previous one had been, mainly be- cause there were no wall flowers. Following mid-year examinations we once more contributed our bit to stunt night by performing in a pro- fessional manner, “The Waterloo of Bluebeard.” It was indeed a 18



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always, however, cherish the mem- ory of Manning High and all that it has meant to us. GIFTS TO GIRLS Louis Galanis As I was wondering and thinking what to give as gifts to the girls in my graduating class, my imagina- nation slipped away and wandered in the realm of fancy. I walked about an enchanted land where everthing was clean and beautiful, until I met a strange old man who was very inquisitive. I soon found out that this characteristic of his had acquired for him a vast amount of knowledge. We talked for a while and when he heard that I was responsible for presenting gifts to the girls of 1929 on Class Day, he was so eager to help me that finally I consented to consider his opinion of a gift for each girl. After I had given him the names of all the girls with a few facts about each, we sat down on a little mound of grass and earth and were soon lost in deep thought. It was after many weary hours that we got up, smil- ing, because we had finished the following list of gifts to the girls which we knew would please and remind them of their happy high school days : To Eleanor Sheppard, a shovel to dig up old, half-forgotten mem- ories which are buried in New York. To Elizabeth Boynton, a box of cracker Jack. This black cloth is for Mae Leves- que so she can make a black shirt for her friend to wear and enable him to join Mussolini’s Army of Black Shirts. To Frances Ross, a little dog, which will bring back many happy memories of selling hot dogs in school. To Doris Jedrey, a little man who is grey (Benny Grey) around the neck (Little Neck). To Elizabeth Curran, this anchor, to hold her down. To Gertrude Ciolek, these tools, which will be a great help to her in repairing furniture and save her a carpenter’s fee. To Dorothy Willcomb, this chair, which she may use instead of the porch railing while entertaining her friends. To Marion Kinnear,our class man- hater, this fierce bull dog, which at her bidding will growl at, chase, and frighten her deadly enemy — man. To Margaret Lord, this young man, who we hope will cure her of her shyness. To Evelyn Hebb, a box of Poor’s “Pep.” To Mildred Mansfield, this brown hair net, with which she can catch fish if she runs out of bait. (Bates). To Gertrude Phalen, an aero- plane, to provide a more speedy method of transportation than a a Ford. This little cub is for Dot Dunn so she’ll always remember her hours of labor as chief custodian of Man- ning’s Cub. To Pauline Burke, a soft pillow, which will prevent many bad bruis- es if she has it in her possession when she falls out of a car again. To Barbara Damon, our little heart thief, a Jimmy which she can use for breaking and entering hearts. To Emily Saunders, this little lamb, to follow her closely when she and her sister may be separat- ed. To Emily Minichiello, who has written several love poems, this box of tobacco which will inspire her to write more. To Helen Zervas, our class saint, this halo. To Gertrude Riley, a frame in which to preserve Albert’s picture which she now carries in a book. To Bessie Chionopoulos, a tie (bow-tie), to bind her to her 80

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