Manchester High School - Somanhis Yearbook (Manchester, CT)

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SOMAN HIS. BVEN TS 21 IVY ORATION Friends: As we, the class of 1925, gather here this afternoon, there is a feeling of mingled joy and sorrow that grips our hearts. In a few short days we shall sever all active connections with this beloved S. M. H. S. Only memories of the four eventful years we have spent here and the sym- bolism of this ivy will bind us to our Alma Mater. During our years in S. M. H. S. both as a class and individually we can now see in what respects we fell short of the mark. To you who still remain, the Senior Class gives these words of counsel, the result of experience. Do not forget the primary academic purpose of your bei ng in High School so that when you stand in this place, as we do now, you will have no regret. For four years the Class of ’25 has endeavored to uphold and raise the standards of S. M. H. S. in its academic work, its social organizations, and its athletics. The Debating Club has had a most successful season in again winning the Danaher Cup. The worth of the Dramatic Club was shown in the successful production of “Green Stockings”. The Hi-Y, which has for its purpose the development of Christian character, has had one of its most successful years. The Student Council, which has developed democracy in our school, proves to be a distinct asset. “Somanhis Events” has during the past few years improved until now it is one of the leading High School Publications in the East. The “Pro Merito” and the “Carpe Diem Sodalitas” Clubs have been inaugurated this year, showing that the under classes have the right spirit. The success the athletic teams have experienced during the past year, is very commendable. Our second year of football was a marked improvement over the first. Our championship basketbal! team was undoubt- edly one of the best in New England. Our baseball team has been the most successful one that we have had in many years. Our Track Team has been of the highest calibre in the state, as was also our Tennis Team. Freshmen: ‘The spirit your class has shown this year is splendid. The number of honor pupils from your class shows that you are interested in school work. Keep it up and when you are Seniors you will reap the benefit of your early. efforts. Sophomores: The school has appreciated your fine spirit this year. Next year you will be upper classmen; be prepared to do your duty as such. Try out for the teams; if you do not participate, give your most earnest and loyal support to all S. M. H. S. activities. As Juniors see to it that S. M. H. S. will be proud of the class of 27. Juniors: From now until next Commencement you will have the honor of bearing the Senior responsibilities. Yours will be the duty of leading all activities of S. M. H.S. “Somanhis Events” will be practically yours; sub- scribe to it; contribute to it; and help it maintain the reputation it now en- joys. The Debating Club will be almost entirely yours. We must win that Danaher Cup next year; one more victorious debating team and the cup is ours! The largest share of athletic activities will fall on you; continue your good work with renewed vigor. The Alumni look to you as a class to main- tain the honor, the reputation, the scholarship, and the athletic standards of bo a A Rec Classmates: With the presentation of this trowel to the Junior class we hereby resign all Senior duties and honors to the class of 26. As we will soon join the ranks of the Alumni, it is now our time to pay full-tribute to and bind ourselves to South Manchester High School. With this tribute in view we have planted this afternoon the ivy, the ivy—a symbol of growth, expan- sion, and loyalty. Classmates, the ivy and the spirit of ‘25 challenge us to go forward and to strive to the very best of our ability to continue faithful to the spirit of S. M. H. S., and thus be a credit and pride to our friends, our homes, and our Alma Mater. Sherwood R. Mercer ’25.

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20. SOMANHIS EV ENTS HELEN ALYCE SWANSON “SWANEE” Gift Com. GEORGE ELMORE WEIMAN “GEORGE” Hi-Y; Varsity Basketball ‘24-25; Manager Basketball of Hi-Y; Prom. Com.; History Com. LINNEA DAGMAR SWANSON “NEA” Debating Club ELIZABETH WINZLER “BETTY” MARY CATHERINE TAYLOR Washington Trip Com.; Prom Com.; Sock and Buskin; Cast of “Green Stockings”; Triangular De- bate ’24-'25; Chairman of Prophecy Com. MARY BARBARA WIPPERT Glee Club ’21-'22; Orchestra 21-22. RAYMOND ATKINS TILDEN “RAY” Manager Trade School Basketball. MYRTON WRIGHT “MY RT” Rifle Club. JANE BRIGHT TREMMEL JOSEPH WYLIE “JOE” “NATE” Debating Club; Glee Club; Rifle Club; Cast of “The Florist Shop”,

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