Manchester High School - Somanhis Yearbook (Manchester, CT)

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,WNV Xf j. y,Xf O r N I u 0 0 5, 9 9 X 4 Y X X , v I My X' l I SOCK AND BUSKIN a VISITS MERIDEN Tuesday evening, October 28, a party of 20 members went to Meriden by bus to see two of Barrle's one-act plays presented by Props and Paints, dramatic organization of Merl- den High. The plays were well presented by the club and well received by the audience. After the performance a social was enjoyed by the two M. H. S.'s. This was the first of a. number of these affairs to be enjoyed by the Inter-Scholastic Dramatic League. A LEADERS' CLASS HOLDS SUCCESSFUL DANCE The Rec Gym, decorated as a. huge ship, was the scene of a Ship Dance given by Lead- ers' Class on November 21. This, the llrst so- cial endeavor of that group, was different in that it carried out the idea of a dance on board ship. Carrying out the idea still further, sport clothes were worn by the dancers, who enjoyed music by Art McKay's Orchestra. Initiation of the new members of the class was held at intermission, making lt entertain- ing for the guests, and most uncomfortable for those being initiated. The new members of the class are Ida Anderson, Irma Anderson, Emily Andrews, Dorothy Little, Edna Corday, Hllma Dahlman, Lucy Barrera, Doris Cervlnl, and Mary Moriarty. BRISTOL HIGH SCHOOL GIVES BEAU BRUMMEL About thirty tickets were sent to our Dram- atic Club by the dramatic organization of Bristol High for their presentation of Beau Brummelu. A party of thirty Sock and Buskin members accepted the invitation and went by bu to Bristol, November 21. The performance was enjoyed immensely and the invitation greatly appreciated. GROUP ACTIVITIES BEGIN WORK For Benefit of Alumni Dance November 28 An Alumni Dance for the benedt of the Washington trip, given by Group II, of which Lucille Murphey and Hewitt Wilson are lead- ers, was well attended both by high school students and many alumni home for the Thanksgiving recess. Music for the dance was furnished by Waddell's Orchestra. COLLEGIATE DANCE DEC. 22 Plans should be made now to attend a. Col- legiate Dance given by Group III Monday, December 22. The A sembly Hall will be de- corated in banners and the colors of all the colleges to welcome the alumni who are home for the Christmas holidays. Art McKay's six- piece orchestra will play for dancing. This dance should be one of the best attend- ed of the season as well as one of the most for elaborate preparations are be- enjoyable, ing made by the leaders, Mary Donnelly and Art Davis, as well as the rest of the group. The Alumni Football Game, Thanksgiving morning was also sponsored by Group III, which had complete charge of the tlcekts. FLOATING HEAD STILL MYSTERY TO SOME Group I, led by Ruth Tivnan and Ermano Garaventa, startled the school by advertising that a human floating head could be seen ln the Franklin Building for ten cents. This won- der whlch was shown one week caused a good deal of excitement and speculation and greatly increased the tlnances of the group. Another venture of Group I which was ex- teremely prodtable was the selling of refresh- ments at the American Legion Dance held in the Masonic Temple.

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CHRISTMAS BELLS soL1LoQUY or A There are sounds ln, the sky when the year CHRISTMAS. BALL grows old And the winds of the winter blowg When the night ls long and the moon is cold And the stars shine on the snow. Wild is the blast and the bitter sleet That beats on the window paneg But blest on the frosty hills are the feet Of Christmas time again! Chlming sweet when the night wind swells Blest is the sound of the Christmas bells. The owl that sits in the ivy's shade Remote from the ruined tower Shall start from his drowsy watch afraid When the clock shall strike the hour: And over the ilelds in their frosty rhyme The cheery sounds shall go And chime shall answer unto chime Across the moonlit snow. How sweet the lingering music dwells -- The music of the Christmas bells. Mary A. Dolan, '33 A SAILOR'S CHRISTMAS The water washed about the lonely shlpg The sky looked dark and bitter cold, The cook came slowly up to Captain Rich, A seaman, who was strong but old.' Dinner is served was all he said Today is Christmas was what Rich said. In his dark eyes there was a far-off look, As he watched the tossing sea, Out at the waves, tar past the old cook, A look that held a quiet, mournful plea As if he could see the lights that shine At home, the place where lights are bright at Christmas time. John Gorman, '32 A tossing sea of red and white and green, Flecked o'er by endless streams of silver sheen: And countless miles away a massive star ' Emulates the splendor of a Marsg Near two enormous frosted window panes A roguish Claus llirts with some candy canes. While here I sit and dangle on a branch, The beauty of a pine tree to enhance. 0 what lgnominous humility To exist inllnltesmally! Why was I made the Christmas ball, l'd like to know VVhy not the star so I could look on all be- low. But beggers are not choosers, and the gist Of my protests vanishes in a mist. And after all, cannot a. Christmas ball Add a particular something Qeven smallj To the general spirit of Christmas joy That brings sweet blessings to a girl or boy? A. J. '31 A MAIDEN'S CHRISTMAS WISH Is he handsome, strong and tall- A girl's dream man after all? Or is he fat and very small- Wlthout much hair--just sort of bald? I really wish that I might see What Life has in Santafs bag for me.

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28' SOMANI-IIS PRESENTATION OF UADMIRAL CRICHTON DRAWS CAPACITY CROWD The drst major play of Sock and Buskin's season was presented in the school auditor- ium November 14 to a large audlence.It stood out as a literary as well as a dramatic tri- umph. The four acts ran exceedingly smoothly and the cast deserved credit especially because of the-fact that it was the most difficult play to produce that Sock and Buskln has ever at- tempted. The whole cast did an exceptionally good piece of work, keeping strictly in their parts during the four acts. A large share of the credit for the success of the play goes to Miss Helen Estes, the coach, and to Miss Condon and Victor Swan- son for designing and making the unusually difficult sets. ASSEMBLY SEES AND HEARS UNUSUAL MUSICAL PROGRAM Musical Organlzatlons Give lnterestlng Tab- leaux The Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs and the Or- chestra, under the direction of Miss Dorward deserve much credit for the Assembly pro- gram November 19. It was undoubtedly the most interesting program given so far this year. Songs and music of most of the states were played and sung by members of the clubs In suitable costumes. These tableaux were stag- ed and costumed by the Junior Harmony Class and the Senior Appreciation Class. ANNUAL HI-Y DANCE DRAWS LARGE CROWD On November 7, a very successful dance was given in the Assembly Hall by the Hl-Y. Art McKay's Sharps and Flats played for an unusually large crowd. 1 HONOR ROLL UAH The Honor Roll for the drst marking period is as follows: Juniors Barbara Badmlngton Edwina Elliott Ruth Hale Bernice Harrison Phyllis Kratchmer, Ruth Sonniksen Seniors Dorothy Fraser Austin Johnson Virginia Johnston Anna Wilkie Sophomo-res Freshmen Lucy Barrera ' fNo Freshmen on Eleanor Nickerson the A Honor Roll Irene Pola for the Ilrst mark- Mildred Sutherland James Toman The pupils who made the B Honor Roll, which was too long to print, are to be congratulated. . ing period.J