Manchester High School - Somanhis Yearbook (Manchester, CT)

Page 16 text:

SOMANHIS EVENTS ANNA DOWNING: “Kind hearts are more than coronets, and simple faith than Norman blood”. Recess and Anna Downing. Those two names are invariably connected for An sports a handsome car, and lucky is the girl who can win a ride is the friend of all and always has a bright jo to help us forget our school cares. Anna, may your gay spirits neve r Glee Chib °2 28. 27; Shorthand 7: Girls Bowling League 2 Club ELIZABETH DZIADUS: “Action, so to speak, is the genius of nature’, Elizabeth has been one of those very quiet girls. She is the best sport ever made, and you should see her bowl those pins down. gabeth, we hope you will roll the ball right into Suecess Girls Bowling Team °26-27; French Club ‘27 28: A. PL G. CLARA EMONDS: “Her smile was prodi Clara is one of the tall fair haired is a quiet looking girl, but her m £ her friendly smile and pleasing per tell you that she is always ready for a good time. ¢ ra’s reports and typewriting awards show that she has done well during her four years in High School. We are sure that Clara will make a good stenog- rapher for someone, and we wish her luck. Glee Club ’26 27; Treasurer A. F. G. Club °28; Vice Presi- dent ’28; Prom Committee; Pa ph Committee. MILDRED PNGLAND: “Do you know IT am a woman? When I think, I must speak Mildred is one of the jolly members of our ck Wherever she is there will never be quietness! Her many friends find her always good natured and ready for fun. She never shirks her work, though. Can she typewri And how! Her high marks and many awards show her speed and ability as a typist. Lucky is the one who gets Milly as a stenog. Glee Club German Club ‘27; Shorthand Club °28. of summery shine members of our class. She friends—gained by LOUIS FARR: “Tis goodwill makes intelligence’. Louis has no enemies, for he is a friend to everyone. His quietness and calmness have always set an example to the other boys. He is one of our best representatives, not only for demeanor, but for athlet Good luck, Louis. Football 27-28; VYennis °27. JAMES FOLEY: “The right divine of kings is to govern wrong”. Our Baseball Captain! What more can one say about Jim? Ile is the hero of all underel: nen. That does not make Jim a bit conceited, however. He goes tranquilly on his way. never m ng a lesson or a day. May the future senior classes at Wash- ington see you play Baseball °26- by side with Babe Ruth. aptain, Baseball 1928. KATHRYN FOLEY: “Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds”. Kathryn is one of the sweet, clever, ambitious girls. She is a “wiz” in typewriting, astonishing all by her tremendous speed. She looks quiet but her many friends will tell you that she is always ready for a good time. Secretary °2 ; Prom Committee; Girls’ Glee Club 26°27; President Shorthand Club ’27-’28. MADELINE FOLEY: “Nothing endures but personal qualities” You certainly have been one of the quietest me’ ss, Madeline but we are sure you will not always ». Sterling qualities are always manifest and you possess many. Best luck to you, Madeline, A. F. G. Club. E : J he in the

Page 15 text:

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-

Page 17 text:

SOMANHIS EVENTS ALMA FOSTER: “Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set’. Your quiet ways and your cheery smile have made you a favorite with all. yu are always ready for a good time, and we will miss you very much. So, good-bye, “Al’, and may suecess follow you through the coming years, HELEN FOSTER: “In character, in manners, in style, in all things the supreme excellence is simplicity.” Sweet, loving, good natured, these characteristics only partial- ly describe our pal, Ellen. She doesn’t believe in studying too hard, but she is never behind in her work. Au revoir, You have your classmates, b wishes for a bright future, Leaders Class FRANCIS FOSTER: “Press on, a better fate awaits thee” Well, Francis, we haven't heard much from you till this year, but your work on the Track team is certa. credit. Stick to your life work as you have stuck to your r and you certainly will suceed. Track team ‘28. NAOMI FOSTER: “They accomplish much who diligently toil” This quiet miss is Naomi. She is an honor student and well deserves her success, for she has been a persevering and hard ing scholar all during her four years of high school. Because of her quiet manner, she has added many links to her chain of friendship. May success and the best of luck go with you. aitin Club °2526; French Club ‘27- 28. CATHERINE FRAHER: “It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends”. “Cit” is a dark haired, brown eyed attractive girl. Ter cious manner and her genial dispisition have made her well liked by all. She has always been a loyal supporter of our social activities, but they have not interfered with her studies as her reports typewriting awards show. We wish you the best of luck, ¢ Class Secretary '24-26; Glee Club '25-28: Prom Committee: Seeretary of Shorthand Club ’27 28; Somanhis Staff °27-'28: Sayings Committee; Honor Roll 2. HERBERT FRASER: laughter out of you whether you will or no”. If there any mischief going on, Herb is sure to be there: in fact, he is usually the center of it. Yet, Herb has done some fine work as pitcher for our baseball team, and is to be con- gratulated for it. His plans for the future are unsettled but we wish him success. BRUCE FULLER: “Neither above nor below his business” This is Bruce, who hails from far away, Manchester Green Bruee has already been working for Cheney Brothers for some time, and will continue to do so when he graduates. We are sure that Bruce will sueceed in his work as well as he has in school. We wish you the best of luck, Bruce. Honor Roll 2. WILLIAM GAHRMANN: “The stage—is the mirror of human life’. 1il to our great impersonator of women. Who can compete with Bill when it comes to imitating a woman? Bill is our great- est entertainer and the live wire of every party. Billy has a musical ambition, and we know he will make a success at it, is on