Manchester High School - Somanhis Yearbook (Manchester, CT)

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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,

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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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SOMANHIS EVENTS DOROTHY CLEGG: “As full of spirit as the month of May”. Although “Dot” is the most petite member of our class, she is by no means the smallest in importance. She is a laughing, little miss, always ready for a good time. We wish her all suecess. Malitas 25-24; Le Cercle Francais ’27-’28 28; Prom Committee; Savings Committee ; Carpe Diem Leaders Class Ilonor Roll 1. FRANCIS COLEMAN: “Music is well said to be the speech of angets”. Here is one of our best friends, Francis. A list of his friends would be a list of ‘who's who in 1 .’ He always has a cheery smnile or a laugh ready. Wh er you go Francis, we are sure you will always have as many as you have had in S. M. H. S. We wish you the best of luck. Orchestra °25 28; Varsity Swimming ’28: Student Council ATHENA CRAMER: “She hath a natural, wise sincerity, a simple truthfulness” “Still water runs deep.” Athena has gone through her four years in High School in her quiet, unassuming, dignified way She has maintained a good record, and her literary ability : exceptional, Her pleasing voice and manner and helpfullness makes her a friend worth ying. We wish her all success, Carpe Diem = Sodalitas '24°25; Somanhis Staff Assistant 2 25°26; Glee Club ‘25-26; Exchange Hditor Somanhis 6 : Le Cercle Fran Die Deutsche Verein : Hditor in Chief of Somanhis 27-28; Honor Roll 9. WILFRED CROSSEN: “Tt is tranquil people who accomplish mueh’, Another quiet member of our class; quiet and always willing to help. If there is any work to be done, Wilfred is always on hand. These qualities have won many friends for him in S. M. Il. S. We are sorry to see you go, Wilfred, but the best of luck. wR ARLENE CUMMINGS: “In mine eye she is the sweetest lady T saw” Arlene certainly is a sweet, talented, and clever little girl. Her charming personality has won for her a host of friends, and we are sure she will always be surrounded with friendship. Be- sides keeping up an enviable scholastic standing, she has found time to take up dancing—by the y, she is very proficient in this—and harp lessons, too, She is a good sport and willing helper. ‘The entire class wishes her luck, stant Editor of Commencement Issue '28; Prom Commit- tee raph’s Committee; General Class Day Committee; His- tory Committee; Honor Roll 11, z HELEN DALTON: “The mildest manners and the gentlest heart”. Helen is a tall, slim girl with a quiet demeanor, a pleasant smile, a charming manner, and a great many friends. She has made a good record during her high school ¢: and her ability as a typist is shown by her good marks and awards. Shorthand Club (27 28; Girls Glee Club ’26 27; Senior Glee Club °27-'28, ELSIE DALEY: “The mother of good spirits and companion of repose”. Friendly and good-natured are the suitable adjectives to de- scribe our pal and classmate, Elsie’s everready smile and pleas- ing personality are well known to her classmates, and her witty remarks have made many a dull moment happy. So long Elsie. Student Council ’28; Shorthand Club ’28. WILLIAM DOWD: “Sort of man you like to meet. Any time or any place,” Billy is a general all 'round good fellow in everything that he does. He has been a steady performer and a star on the basketball and baseball) teams. His popularity is due to his good nature, his pleasant smile, and his good sportsmanship. We wish you the best of luck, Billy. Student Council Somanhis 27-2 jaseball '23-'2 28; I ball Staff! ’28: Football °23-'24, jasketball 27-28; Captain Basket-