Manchester High School - Somanhis Yearbook (Manchester, CT)

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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.

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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 CLARENCE CARLSON: “Flashes of merriment that were wont to set up a roar”? Billy is one of the quieter and more sedate members of our class. Although he is quiet, Billy’s ever ready smile, witty re- marks, and good nature have gained many friends. He is a good sport, and a loyal rooter of our teams. Good luck, Billy. ROBERT CARTER: “The man who would the top attain Must demonstrate he has a brain’, “Bob’ has brains, pe p, a friendly smile, and boasts posses- sion of miu friends. Ilis scholastic record is except he has always been one of the shining lights of our el well known for his jolly manner and his witty remarks ; he is always ready for a good laugh and a good time. We wish you good luck in the future, Bob. Latin Club ‘24°26; Le Cerele Francais °27- 28 ; Orchestra 27-28; Prom Committee ’27; Quotation Committee; Somanhis Staff °26; Honor Roll. HARRIET CASPERSON: “A light heart lives long” One might imagine she was a quiet sort of girl, but we who know her can tell a different story, “Ifat’ is everyboby'’s friend, and everbody is Llat’s friend. We are positive that she will suc- ceed. Best wishes, Llat. Honor Roll 1; Carpe Diem Sodalitas ‘24°25; Le Cercle Francais °27 ; Prom Committee “27; Sayings Committee 2 JOHN CERVINI: “Ambition has no rest” Just to look at his pieture will show you that our Johnny is always ready for a good time. Look again at his reeord in work and you can readily see that “business before pleasure” is John’s motto. Johnny is captain of our track team and one of its best men. He expects to enter Rennsalaer next fall. Best of luck. 7 H Latin Club °2 ; “The Private Sc AL? French Club Sock and Buskin °26-'27-'28; Cast of ‘tary’ and “Dust of the Road’; Varsity ‘28; Captain Track ’28; Quota- tion Committee; Interclass Basketball; Honor Roll 6. AUSTIN CHAMBERS: “Women commiserate the brave, and men the beautiful.” Here is one of our speedy track men. Austin always has a smile and a joke for every one, which makes him popular with all the fellows. He's an all ‘round good fellow who attracts friends by his clever talents. In ‘lass swimming meet ‘28; Baseball '26; Orchestra ’28; Band ; Track '27. JASON CHAPMAN: “Modesty and dew love the shade’, “Curly is one of the quiet members of our class. He spends half his time in trade-school, so he has a host of friends there as well as in S. M. H. S. He will follow the trade he has learned at trade school, when he graduates. We wish you luck, Curly! ” Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Baseball 2. PETER CHRYZANOWSKI: “Time is the wisest counsellor’. If you see a crowd of fellows and perhaps hear some strains of a song, Pete will surely be the center of the fun. He is our me ‘st boy. His friends are numerous. Whatever he does when he graduates, we sure he will always have many friends as he has had in 8S. M. H, 8. Best of luck, Pete! Glee Club '2 i MICHAEL CIVIELLO: “There is music in all things, if men had ears”, Of course you recognize “Mike” for he is everybody’s friend His friendly manner and cheerful smile has won the hearts of all the fellows. We feel sure that Mike’s personality will tide him thru the difficulties he may find in his path. Here’s success to you Mike. High School Band '27-'28; High School Orchestra ’28,