Manchester High School - Somanhis Yearbook (Manchester, CT)

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SOMANHIS EVENTS 9 WHO’S WHO IN 1928 Best girl student .......... Emma Strickland Best boy student ............ Ludwig [Hansen Best looking girl 2.2.2.2... Miriam Watkins Best looking boy .............. Rodney Wilcox Sest girl dancer ........... rlene Cummings Best boy dancer ...............2 William Dowd Best all-round girl Hilda Magnuson Best all-round boy .......... Ludwig Hansen Best athlete, boy .............. William Dowd Best athlete, girl -....2-... Katherine Giblin BGESt Gressed) Pit -.cc.cstencsesceacces Eda Osano Best dressed boy ............ Rodney Wilcox Best actress ............Madeline Woodhouse BOStFAGCOR seh 82.2.2... Jenjamin Radding Best.débater :.......25...5 Emma Strickland LASSE D AD Varn eoteat- teecccecesse. Margaret Wells lass Sh ei os... ccec tec scel lbert Tuttle Glass. vam prensa eo Edna Swanson Class woman hater .............. Frank Miller Glass “man? hater 24—.ac2a- Naomi Foster (RT CIS Aa fl Ree Eee Dorothy Clegg GitCSEAD Oy: sac ore tees Edward Seegar Done most for school ..mma Strickland Done school most .............- Robert Nelson Most studious girl ............. Naomi Foster Most studious boy ........ Ludwig Hansen Most: “drag” 22h Emma Strickland Most popular girl .......... Hilda Magnuson Most popular boy ............ Ludwig Hansen Most musical .....0.2.....-. Andrew Rankin Out Mutt 2). George Keeney Our enh: 2s ees Herman Goodstein Outetest girl 22 aes Phebie Hills Oiuetest: Poy: ee Frank Miller Vainest:einl jiccf cae Helen Alton Vainest boy Robert Carter SINCereSt;. 22.33 ee cece eae Emily Smith Most Naive’ ..-22c0:.t5 ago Ellen Foster Frank Miller Most Companionable ....[lilda Magnuson Merriest) 200... 223220582 Caroline Prete ie ccc saecns Ree Ruth Marlow Best mannered Class Pairs: Elizabeth Barrett Kathryn Foley Clara Emonds Ray Warren Jack Shea Billy Carlson We herewith express our grateful appreciation of the efficient service given us by the typewriting department in typing the copy for each issue of Somanhis. To Miss Doane, Miss Nuzum, and all the students who have co-operated with them in this work we extend our sincerest thanks.

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8 SOMANHIS EVENTS THE “WHY?” OF HIGH SCHOOL This is a time of mingled joy and sor- row. Graduation is an epochal stile in the pathway of life. For the Class of 1928 there will be no more high school life; many will continue to study, but they will never again the same difficulties and enjoyments which they had while in high school. Others will partake of the hardships and tri- umphs of the vast army of those who earn their daily bread by their own lab- or, ‘There may be yet others who will wait patiently and uneventfully in their homes waiting for opportunity or even ambition to knock upon their doors, experience Every person in each of these classes has received something worth while in the four short years he spent within the familiar building formally known as South Manchester High School, and in- formally -called “‘S; M. H. S.” Let. us sincerely trust there is not one who has profited as little as the poet Omar who said, “Myself when young did eagerly fre- quent Doctor and Saint, and heard great argu- ment About it and about; but evermore Came out by the same door where in 1 went.” Education to him meant but a hope- less, intangible vision—something one could never grasp or comprehend. We now have no excuse for such a woeful tale. Modern textbooks are written in a thoroughly understandable manner; they do not speak in riddles, as did the ancient sages, and expect youth to derive profitable knowledge therefrom. If a modern student fails to grasp the idea presented in a course, it means lack of concentration on his part, not unintel- ligibility in the speech of his teacher, or an . perplexing paragraphs in his books. Enough of that; it is not alone in the sciences that we are educated in high schools today; there is something else equally important; the cultivation of a sense of proper behaviorism towards our fellow humans. Of what earthly use would scholarly attainment prove to us if we had no knowledge of how to use that philosophy in connection with the practical living? In a public high school one meets people of one’s own age from many nations, of many creeds, of many customs and traditions. We learn there to respect the varied ideas of different lands and to tolerate them as a true citizen of the United States should do. Thus are we taught the first step in democracy. a land of many lands. We must be tol- erant, for what one of us can afford to despise his fellow-American ? side of America is A further value is found in athletics, whose activities promote healthy bodies and healthy minds. The sense of com- radeship you feel towards your neighbor- ing companions when cheering for the home team’s victory gives you just a wee thrill of hearty satisfaction. That is another high school achievement— the sense of brotherhood, which is also a step in democracy. In those long years which lay before you, Classmates, keep these other things that S. M. H. S. has taught you close to your hearts, along with the hard facts of history and science and language, for they are equal in importance to any one cf these. Athena May Cramer ’28

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10 SOMANHIS EVENTS HELEN ALTON: “Where all was harmony, and calm, and quiet”. Helen is a representative of whom any school might be proud. Slender and graceful, Helen has a charm all her own, and she is well known and liked by everyone. To copy Helen’s attractive air of sophistication and charming manner is the aim of every freshman girl. Good luck, Helen! May your impression on your future friends be as pleasant as the one you have given us. 10m Dramatie Club ’25 Somanhis Staff! 28; Cast of “Mat- rimonial Venture’; Honor Roll. ALBERT ANDERSON: “Coolness and absence of heat and haste indicate fine qualities.” We haven't heard much of “Cal” in his four years with us but nevertheless he has made a large group of iends among the students. Well, Cal, even though you are quiet and reserved we are sure that your future will be one of success. ELIZABETH ANDERSON: “There is majestic grandeur in tranquillity” Rather tall—very dignitied—yes, sir, that’s our ‘Lee’, member how towered above the rest of them in every class Never mind “Lee” you'll always be able to see over the crowd—in vision and in aspirations. Shorthand Club 28; Glee Club °26. EDGAR C. ANSALDI: “Intellect really exists in its products; its kingdom is here.” “Business before pleasure’—that’s “Andy” He has a world of fun in him but that doesn’t interfe with his work as shown by the creditable record he has made in his four years with us. We feel sure that his will be a path of success—Good Luck “Andy,” we're sorry to see you go. French Club °27; Honor Roll 6. ELIZABETH BARRETT: “A Home Girl art Thou” Betty has gone through her four years in High School with- out much ado but with a sweet smile for all. She is a quiet pleasant girl, and with her demure Winsome manner she has gained many friends. Betty aspires to be a teacher and we wish her luck. PAUL BARRETT: “My doctrine is to lay aside Contention and be satisfied’. Ilere’s one boy who is never in a hurry. Yet, “Groggy” is | still in the race and we know that he will not drop out. We all have heard that haste makes waste, and this is Vaul’s theory, too. ANTOINETTE BENEVENTO: an do more by being good than in any other way”. see A. Benevento with her pleasant smile and sparkling white teeth. Quietly she goes about her way. We si cerely hope Antoinette, that you will be successful in your life's work. English Club °26; Shorthand Club ‘28. RUTHVEN BIDWELL: “Mirth is God's medicine”. Meet “Biddy”. His good nature and cheery smile has won many friends for him. His laughter can often be heard between periods. He never goes home laden with books but he always gets by easily. Whatever you do when you leave, we know you will be a success. Good luc k to you, “Biddy”. French Club ’27-28; Interclass swimming °28; Favorite Say- ings Committee.