Manchester High School - Somanhis Yearbook (Manchester, CT)

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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.

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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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SOMANHIS EVENTS ALPHONSE BOGGINI: “None preaches better than the ant and he says nothing”. Who does not know about Alphonse’s famous history speeches | or of his ability to carry on a discussion in school? Alphonse is j always lamenting about his lack of “drag,” but we think that ] he has plenty in reserve. Good luck, Alphonse. Whether you land in the [residential Chair or the throne of Puritania, don’t forget } us. NINO BOGGINI: “Let Fate do her worst. there are some relies of joy”. Nino is one of the popular boys of our class and an athlete par excellence. His ability in basket-ball and baseball has often placed his name in the headlines of our daily paper. His pleasant sinile and willingness for fun have gained many friends for him. We wish you luck, Basketball 26 Manager of Football Baseball °25-'26, ’26-'27, ’27-’28. MARGARET BOODY: “So good a lady that no tongue could ever Pronounce dishonor of her’. Gentle—loving—good natured—these are three of Margaret's characteristics, Peg is inclined to be rather quiet, but she has a sweet sunny smile for her friends and is always willing to help them, “The deepest rivers flow with the least sound” as Peg’s reports show, and she is sure to succeed in whatever she undertakes. MARY BOYLE: “Tis thus that on the choice of friends Our good or evil name depends”, Mary Boyle’s sparkling eyes and cheerful) smile brings joy into everyone's heart. She goes her own way unflinchingly and unperturbed, May you always be as firm, Leaders’ Class ‘27 28; Shorthand Club 1; Basketball ’24-2: ‘28; Honor Roll FRANCIS BURR: “To his young heart, everything is fun’. Behind this serious visage lie many good healthy mischievous pranks which need only a wee bit of coaxing to come out. Francis is a capable student, besides, and is always on the honor roll Whatever college you attend, we are sure you will meet with success. We wish you luck, Francis. Varsity Swimming Team °28; 2622728: Interclass Swimming Nickname Committee; Track Team ’28. RAYMOND CAMPBELL: “Sport, that wrinkled Care derides, And Laughter holding both his sides’. What an eye that boy has—on the basketball floor. “Cop” was our long-shot artist and he had no rival—And that isn’t all Cop has a laugh which is the envy of all our teachers, Good luck, Cop. Club 27; Glee Club 28; Honor Roll 11; RUTH CARGO: “It is tranquil people who accomplish much”. Ruth appears to be a quiet little girl but those who know her find here to be a ve jolly person. With such a pleasing personality, Ruth will make an ideal business woman. Our best Wishes are with you, “Kid’’. “Yeo Commercialites” 28. ARTHUR CARLSON: “ALL great virtues become great men’. “Art's” quiet ways and gentlemanly manners certainly have won him a large group of friends among us. His cheery laugh and pleasant voice were always welcome, and we feel sorry that we are to hear them no more. Good-bye “Art” and the best of j luck to you.