Manchester High School - Somanhis Yearbook (Manchester, CT)

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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

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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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30 SOMANHIS them six points. Both extra. points were miss- ed by narrow margins. From this point on the two teams were very evenly matched, neither team receiving an advantage. SPORTS BRIEF The football team did not have a success- ful season as far as games won and lost are concerned. However, this year's team was comprised mostly of members from the three lower classes, this will help in building up next year's team. Squatrito was the outstanding performer, scoring all but three of the touchdowns made during the year. Squat is a triple threat back, one of the best in the league, but the interferance received from the backfleld and ends helped in his offensive work. Coach Clark has the usual problem of building a basketball team up to the standard produced at M. H. S. He will have six veter- ans around which to build a winning combin- ation. These boys are Turkington, Tierney, Smith, O'Leary, Squatrito and McCormick. He will also be well supplied with reserve mater- ial. Some of the candidates who have showed promise are McHale, Lerch, Hedlund, Kerr, Fraser and Werner. , There are nfteen games on this year's schedule which opens December 5th when we entertain East Hartford here. The swimming team is hard at work in the effort to be ready for the opening meet. This team will also be backed up by veterans, namely, Captain Joslin, Lithwinski, Stephens, Davis and Ruddell. They are working hard for the initial meet. The aquadlc squad won the championship for the third time and obtained permanent possession of the trophy last season. A FEW HINTS T0 THE FANS 1. Fight for your team and they'll iight for you. 2. Have coniidence in them and they'll have it themselves. 3. Do your best, and they'll do theirs. 4. Cheer everybody, jeer nobody. 5. Treat your visitors as guests, not as con- tageous diseases. U 6. In excitement throw no acorns or soda bot- tles. 7. Cheer the losers, as well as us winners. S. Vennart TWELVE YARDS TO GO Fourth down is now comin' And twelve yards to go, Two minutes to win in, The captain picks Joe. Third number, he takes it Around the left end, With effort he makes it And glory for him. For Joe made the touchdown And I cleared the wayg Though rivals I knocked down, 'Course JOE won the day. Richard Nichols, '32