Manchester High School - Somanhis Yearbook (Manchester, CT)

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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

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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 NATHAN JEFFERSON: “A man of pleasure a oman of pain Hlave you brought your personal money yet? “Jet believes in spending his money for aeroplane rides. “Nate” isn’t exactly a book worm but—-he gets there just the same. We know we will miss Jefe in years to come, and we wish him loads of luck, EDITH JOHNSON: “From a pure fountain pure water flows.” “Kde is a quiet young lass, but she is always ready to have her share in any fun. During her life in S. M. 1 she has always succecded. “Ede” always relies on the motto: “If you would have a thing done right, you must do it yourself.” This motto we are sure Will bring her success, A. BF. G. Club (27228 French Club °26-'27, GLADYS JOHNSON: “Tler cares upon her rest but lightly For she is lively, young, and sprightty.”” “Gladie” has a long way to go, but she’s sure to get there. We've often wondered what would happen if “Gladdie™ came to school early one morning. She has a winning way which wins her a lot of friends. We know that her efficiency in typewriting and shorthand will bring her a high position in the business world. A. G. Club 27-28; Girls Glee Club ‘27 : Girls Bowling League SARAH JONES: “The secret in being loved is in being lovely.’ We've found our little blue-eyed Sally right here in S., M, UL. S. “Sally” has been a faithful student, and those who have known her are the ones who can really appreciate her fine qualities, which are many. She intends to enter Pratt Institute in the fall, and we wish her all kinds of luck. DORIS KEENEY: “Vanity is a natural object of temptation toe a woman.” The next curiosity is a character from Delmont Street is one of those students who talks as well as thinks: The busi world claims “Dot” after graduation and we are sure that she will reach the top of the ladder of success. “French Club '26227; Girls Bowling League '26-27; A. FF. G, Club 27 28; Washington Group Leader; Honor Roll 6. GEORGE KEPNEY: “O, it is exeellent to have ao giant’s strength.” Who is this tall, brawny fellow before us? That’s “Doe.”” When “Doe” goes through the line, nothing can hold him back. Even though “Doe” is one of the quiet boys of the class, he is well known for his many friends. “Doe” intends to enter College next fall and we hope he will break through the line there as he has done in 8S. M. H. 8. Football °25- 28; Captain of Football 27; Basketball ’27-'28 ; Track ’27-'28. DAVID KERR: “You may depend upon it that he is a good man.” S. M. HE. S. will lose a good baseball and basketball) player next year when “Dickie” graduates. He has been a consistent player on both teams for two years. We don't know his intentions but he probably will surprise us. In whatever he ‘rlakes, we wish him luck. German Club °27; Baseball °27 Basketball ‘28. WALTER KITTLE: “Fortune be-friends the bold.” Are you looking for a popular chap? Then here is “Buteh.’ He has par ticipated in almost every sport since he has been in S M. Hl. S. He is a mischief-loving fellow, but maybe that’s why we like him. He is following in his brother's footsteps he is entering Middlebury college in September. Good luck, Butch! Football °25-27; Track ‘25-28; Basketball '26728; Honor Roll 2.