Manchester High School - Somanhis Yearbook (Manchester, CT)

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16 SOMANHIS EVENTS HELEN GARDNER: “Good cheer is no hindrance to a good life’. Gentlemen prefer blondes; therefore it is no wonder that Helen is so popular. Helen always has a little pout on her face, but whether discontentment or the knowledge that it adds to hei charm is the cause of it is unknown. Helen, may your rosy checks and golden hair bring as much joy to your future friends as they have to your old schoolmates. Shorthand Club ‘28, KATHERINE GIBLIN: “Sound of body, sound of mind” tippy” is one of the liveliest members of our c¢lass. She has indeed enjoyed her High School career—-and has fine work FRANCIS GILL: lan, know thyself! All wisdom centr Francis es there’, needs no introduction for he gained his reputation playing on our football team. He turned out to be one of the men on the team, A fast man on the field and quiet in the ¢lassroom—that’s I You have done a lot for the team Francis and S. M. HL. S. is sorry to see you go, ROBERT GLENNIE: “Knowledge advances by steps and not by leaps”. Yes, this lanky fellow is “Sparky”. We don’t know where you received the aame, but we know you make the sparks fly on the track, And in the el room, if yo u see two long stretch ing out in front, thaws sure to be Sparky. If you ‘tech your ambition as far as you can stretch your legs, you can’t help but succeed, | Track ‘27-28. HERMAN GOODSTINE: “Music is the universal language of mankind”, One of the more diminuitive members of our class is Hymie’. He is always happy and having a good time. Who has ever seen him angry? Hymie plans to work before entering college. We are sure that the same qualities that helped him sueceed in S. M. H. S. will make him succeed in life. Orchestra; Mnsemble, LEOKADYIA GRYK: “Knowledge is power”, A pleasant disposition, a smi and a willing s to help her classmates have gained inany friends for “Leo”. She is one. of the bright, studious members of our cl who never answers “Unprepared,” when called upon to recite, and she excels in all her studies which makes her report ¢: a model one. We are sure she will ma ss of 1 undertakes, in Club ‘26 Club °27-'28 ; Is Bowling Team Leaders Clas HERBERT HADDEN: “The secret of education lies in respecting the pupil.” What would the poor teachers do if they did not have Herbert to cheer them up? Everyone knows Hadden, Ile reminds us of our big brother, who is aly kidding us, but who is secretly very fond of us. Hadden is a very important and necessary factor in our cliss. Good Juek, Herbert. LUDWIG HANSON: “Sort of man you'd like to be Balanced well and truly square.” Hail Salutatorian! We often wonder if there’s anything ‘Luddy’ cat do. He has the winning smile and pleasing personality which Wins him hosts of friends and makes him the center of attraction everywhere, Luddy intends to enter Yale in the fall, and we cer- tainly wish him success. Football °26- : M eball 2 ‘ ; Junior Prom ulin Club; Hono 1. nager of Basketball ’28; Student Council ’: 2 ‘retary Freshman Y Committee ; Boy's Glee Club +; French Club; I Roll 19; Harvard Book Prize; Hi-Y ; Salutatori: 1

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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

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SOMANHIS EVENTS HAROLD HARRISON: “Too many giddy foolish hours are gone.’ We are sang. “Mi always has something humorous on the tip of his longue, and these sometimes count in his marks. We all know that he is a very good sport and so let's bid him good-by and good luck. WARD HARRISON: “Pools rush in where angels fear to tread.” Behold this slim yveung Adonis coming down the hall. Ile is no other than Ward Harrison. We didiwt really know him until we went to Washington. He is an all around good fellow and we wish him success in whatever he undertakes. FRANCIS HICKING: “T saw him beat the surges under him, And ride upon their bac Ila off to the swimming hero! Francis is about the only “duck” in our class, and has worked his hardest to promote our swimming team to une position it now holds. His work in the orchestra cannot be overlooked becat he is a first class musician. We hope that Francis will swim his way to success in the busi- ness world. Orchestra °2526- Art “28. 8 Swimming ‘27-28; Swimming Poster PHOEBE HILLS: “She is best who is least spoken mong men, whether for good or evil” demure little girl before us? She is Phoebe, the cleyss cook. Phos is a friend to all when one gets to know her. She intends to enter Normal School next year, and we know that she will have many prosperous years of teaching. Who knows this sh EDNA HOWARD: “Certainly a woman's thoughts run before her actions.” Good things come in small packages. That's our opinion of | “Eddie” whenever you see a crowd of boys and girls standing in the hall, “lddie™ is alw the attraction. She h participated faithfully in beth stud and sports and she certainly can dance. Well “Eddie” here’s wishing you success, Vice-president) Freshman Class: Latin Clob, German Clinb Prom Committee; Leaders Class ‘27-28; Glee Club °26- 2 Class Day Committee. % 26. S- LOIS HOWE: Iways willing to welcome a member of the “Mugeets” “A constant friend is a thing rare and hard to find.” Tall, slim and a model girl, That's our Lois. She certainly is the bookworm of our s. Lois’ keen mind and alert body have placed her in almost ¢ club in HL. S. We hope these qualities will bring her to the highest position in life. Vice-president or Cl Dramatic Club ‘2 26. 7 French Club 2¢ “28: Leaders Class 26- Latin Club; Club “26; Hlonor Roll 12. RICHARD HUMPHRIES: “Iie whose goodness is part of himself, Is what is called a real man.” Now we come to “Red”. Red and “Pimp” have stuck together throughout their TL S. Career, They surely are some Mutt ane Jeff combination. “Red” is a jolly good fellbw and he contradicts the common belief about red-heads. The class of 1928S wish him many prosperous years. RALPH INGRAHAM: “His sparkling sallies bubbled up as from a natural fountain.’ Hail to “Pimp” our class comedian. We often wonder if Ralph could possibly be serious. Despite his playful attitude, he has re- ceived high marks in his H. S. course. We expect to see him a famous orator or preacher. Teachers and pupils wish him good-luck. | i