Manchester High School - Somanhis Yearbook (Manchester, CT)

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SOMANHIS EVENTS SSV19 HOINSS

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SOMANHITS EVENTS RUTH ALLISON WELCH “BOBBY” “He gets through too late who goes too fast.” MARY EMILY WILCOX “MED” “She will outstrip all praise and make it run behind:” Class Secretary ’24-'25; Glee Club ’24-’26; His- tory Committee, Class Day; Honor Roll-2; Leaders’ Class; Prom, Committee. THOMAS JOHN WOODS “WOODIE” “Better late than never.” Hi-Y °24-26. JOHN THOMAS WRIGHT “PAT” “And witch fair ladies with thy words and looks.” Baseball ’24-26; Glee Club ’22-26; Hi-Y ’24- 726; Sec.-Treas- Hi-Y ’25-26.

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SOMANHIS EVENTS 27 IVY ORATION As we, the class of 1926, gather here this afternoon, our memories take us back three years to our Freshmen days, when our ambition was to become Seniors. Graduation seemed a distant goal to us then—but the days full of work and happiness have passed all too swiftly and we are, perhaps a bit startled to find that we have reached our goal. Our associations of four years here have meant more to us than words can tell and the fact that we are no longer privileged to enjoy them brings us to a realization of the love for this school which has grown in our hearts. It is to leave something tangible as a token of our love and appreciation that we have assembled here today to plant the ivy—a symbol of growth, expansion and loyalty. During the four years we have worked and played together in these halls we, as a class, have done our best to uphold the high standards of our school, and we are proud of our scholastic standing. Our athletic teams have had a very suc- cessful season. The basketball team was one of the best in New England. Our third year of football produced a team capable of holding its own with the best. The baseball team won a majority of its games and we were repre- sented by the best track and tennis teams in years. The Dramatic Club successfully presented its ambitious production of “Littke Women ” and the Debating team, although defeated, gave a good account of itself. Truly we have reason to be proud of our leadership in academic work, and in our social and athletic organizations. Freshmen: Your class has shown a great deal of spirit this year in athletics and clubs. Your basketball team won the class league and a large percentage of its members is on the honor roll. Keep it up—but do not for- get that you are here primarily for academic purposes. Sophomores: Next year you will be upper classmen and more respon- sibilities will rest on your shoulders. Try out for the athletic teams and the Dramatic and Debating Clubs as they need new material to progress. Even if you do not make them you can at least give them your support. Juniors: On your shoulders rest the responsibilities and privileges of Seniors. The school activities will measure their success and growth by the strength of your support and leadership. We place our trust in you to maintain the standards and ideals of this school. Classmates: In a few days we shall no longer be the Senior Class of South Manchester High School. We shall have taken leave of our High School and of each other, to begin a new manner of life; but wherever we may be our memories will bring us back to our happy days together; and may our ivy carry thoughts of us to those we leave. With the presentation of this trowel to the Junior Class we hereby resign all Senior duties and privileges and accept for ourselves the larger responsibilities of life. George Bantly Krause