Manchester High School - Somanhis Yearbook (Manchester, CT)

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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

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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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MANCHESTER 6 Manchester went to Bristol BRISTOL 12 for its ilrst league game. There they met a 12-6 reversal, which was mostly accounted for by a few bad breaks. The team made eleven first downs as compared to nine for Bristol. The game dis- played some hard fighting spirit. Squatrito, aided by a fighting line, scored the lone Manchester tally on a series of short gains. Bob Greene, star fullback, and Gerske stood out on the Bristol team. MANCHESTER 7 MERIDEN 14 With two penalties against them, which came when yards meant most, Manchester bowed before Meriden 14-7. It was one of the best high school games ever played ln Meri- den. The nrst half was all Meriden, with the second practically a reversal. Cook was the whole show for while Bjorkman and Squatrito were the best for Manchester. Meriden, MANCHESTER 0 EAST HARTFORD 13 Once more the team was defeated after making more drst downs than its opponent. This was the third straight league defeat but in all of which the team has gone down fight- ing hard. They haven't yet been completely outclassed, and this game was not out of the usual course. The Gecl brothers of East Hart- ford starred by each tallylng a touchdown. Sheridan thrilled the spectators by several end runs. MANCHESTER 19 WEST HARTFORD 6 Determined to score its first league victory and to avenge itself for previous setbacks, the team completely routed the highly praised West Hartford grid warriors, who appeared with an uncrossed goal line at the West Side field. It was the objective game of the sea- son: and although West Hartford was a heavy favorite, there was a large turnout or students who inspired the team and hoped for the best. Thisdefeat automatically gave Bristol the league title, which is the nrst time it has ever rested in that city. The team scored all its points in the -ilrst half when the oiense was clicking in' perfect fashion. The second half constituted more'de- fensive play by the Manchesteritesg Squatrito and O'Leary shared the honors of the day, while practically the whole West Hartford team could not get out of its footsteps. MANCHESTER 19 WINDHAM 21 Resuming its rivalry with Windham, the Kelleyites lost a see-saw battle when the op- ponents crossed the goal line. in the closing minutes. Windham displayed a flne aerial at- tack in Luciana and Kamlnsky. considering the playing conditions. The Windham grid- sters won through their ability to make every point after the touchdown. All Manchester's points came via the Squatrito route. The series between the two schools now stands four to three in favor of Windham. In total points, Manchester is leading -75 to 72. MANCHESTER 6 BULKELEY 6 Manchester did very well to hold a much favored Bulkeley team to a tie score. The Red and White started oft fast and scoredatouch- down in short order. This seemed to inspire the New London team for they came right back with a determined threat that netted