Meriden High School - Annual Yearbook (Meriden, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 182 of the 1922 volume:

Legenda 1922 '23 The Yearly Publication of the Senior Class of the Meriden High School Volume XXXI Meriden Connecticut june 1922 Evhimtinn Ii TO HIM WHO HAS LED US, BUT MORE OFTEN BEFRIENDED US TO FRANCIS L. BACON THIS BOOK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED BY THE CLASS OF I 9 2 2 EI H H ll ,, H , fl Il ll ll ll II IN I Efnremnrh F IN THE MANY YEARS THAT HAVE PASSED A GOOD MANY TRADITIONS HAVE BECOME ATTACHED TO THE SENIOR CLASS-BOOK. THIS YEAR MANY OF THESE SOMEWHAT ARCHAIC IDEAS HAVE BEEN DISPENSED WITH IN OUR EFFORT TO PUBLISH A LIVE- LIER AND MORE MODERN ANNUAL. THE LEGENDA STAFF HOPES THAT THESE CHANGES WILL NOT BE OBNOXIOUS IN YOUR MIND. THE STAFF HAS WORKED ITS HARDEST TO PUBLISH AN ANNUAL THAT DOES NOT IN ANY WAY LOWER THE EXCELLENT STANDARD SET BY THE CLASS OF N INETEEN TWENTY-TWO. WHETHER THEY HAVE SUCCEEDED OR FAILED WILL REST ENTIRELY WITH YOU, FOR YOU ARE THE FINAL JUDGE. MAY LEGENDA BECOME MORE VALUABLE, AS THE YEARS PASS BY, TO THOSE WHO WISH TO REMEMBER THEIR LAST DAYS AS PUPILS OF MERIDEN HIGH. ll IJ THE FIRMS WHOSE ADVERTISE- MENTS APPEAR IN THIS BOOK HAVE, IN A LARGE WAY, MADE THE PUB- LICATION OF THE 1922 LEGENDA POSSIBLE. WE ASK THAT YOU RE- MEMBER THIS WHEN YOU ARE ABOUT TO PURCHASE. PATRONIZE THE FIRMS WHO HAVE HELPED LEGENDA, AND IN THIS WAY THE SUCCESS, BOTH FINANCIALLY AND ARTISTICALLY, OF FUTURE LE- GENDA WILL BE ASSURED. V' XXX Xxx-.X Qx AX l 1 XX yy, My -' V A + x 1 . ,AQQ .X XXXXNQXNXNF six X X X1 XRQN f , p f 1 fxQfg i X ,L Q 'xx X x XR, ,fx X If , 1' XX gm,fX.,f.f f N 5 X X X xx Q xg!!! lv X X X I .rx I x xx XNTXL!-xx I Umm 1 ,1 K, ' 4? f 'X ' XXXRXAX V f:: MT I f QQX X XXXXQ M ' I ,cf j N X X x l' 1 e x1QyX4,M xx mid 49 K In '59 X N X A F 'Q If , ' MEX fi 9 'd4:.2 W QS Y , : ,449 f P 4 XX , -' , f .y xl. XXX XX XX Y xv-K jf X 4 x ?343iS'5V'4'f ' 9 ' L. N 'ff E .N V N ' if! I Q M G- ' QAXKH '-'- M'-.'9QPg' - ?W,'. f'f' X X.. 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His experience in school work has been both broad and varied. District and grammar schools have been under his supervision, he has held the position of superin- tendent of schools in New York and Massachusetts, he has had the unique opportun- ity of being district superintendent in the Philippines, and later the head of the New York State Normal School, Oswego. After leaving this leadership he assumed the superintendency of our schools. FRANCIS L. BACON FRANCIS L. BACON We have been fortunate to have for our principal, Francis L. Bacon, a native of Kingman, Kansas. After having received his early education at Enid, Oklahoma, he entered and was graduated from Kingman High School. At Southwestern College, where he majored in political science and education, he received his A. B. degree. Here he was later an assistant in the department of education, after which he became connected with Blackwell, Oklahoma, High School, where he rose to be its principal, He left this occupation, and received his A. M., after taking a course at Columbia. and also at Yale. Mr. Bacon came to Meriden as instructor of history and coach of athletics, rising to be principal in 1916. He has continued to handle his work ef- ficiently. Mr. Bacon was president of the Headmasters' Club of Central Connecticut, secretary of State Athletic Conference, member of the New England Basketball Tournament Committee, Rotary Club, also Board of Directors at Y. M. C. A. Mr. Bacon is leaving M. H. S. this year to accept the leadership of a much larger school in Massachusetts. We regret the loss of Mr. Bacon, and hope his successor will accomplish as much as he has. PAUL S. MILLER PAUL S. MILLER The vice-principal of Meriden High School is Mr. Paul S. Miller. We are very pleased to have as one to hold this office, a man of both experience and education. After study at Penn College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, he was graduated from there. He also took up graduate work at Columbia in the years 1916-1917, and later at Yale. For four years, then, he was high school principal in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. ' Mr. Miller also gave his services as major in the American Red Cross for nine- teen months. After this We were fortunate to have him as vice-principal of our high school. Besides this work he has also undertaken to be supervisor of the Meriden Public Evening Schools for some time. Everybody enjoys Mr. Miller's presence. He has often led the singing in chapel, and is as Well an instructor of physics. We Would be much at loss if Meriden High were without him. A Miss Gladys S. Bishop, B.S., 101 Parker Ave. Mr. Mark Bollman, Ph. B., Y. M. C. A. Instructor of Home Economics Muhlenberg College Instructor in English Miss Augusta J. Boone, 32 Crown St. Miss Rosemary Brady, 774 East Main St Westfield Normal School, 1882 Columbia Head of Latin Department Instructor of Drawing and Art 12 l l Mr- John Cm' Ag B 83 Pleasant St' Miss Anhea Clark, 108 Liberty sr. gowfiom' 1913 Leland Powers School Instructor 1n C,ommerc1al Geography Instructor of Dramatic An European History If Mr. Herbert W. Chappell, A.B., A.M., Mr- H- Gregory Coffin, 203 Cook AVC 329 HHHOYQI' 3- Springfield Y. M. C. A. College Brown Umvefslty Coach of Athletics Instructor in History and Commercial Law 13 Miss Anna T. Doyle, A. B., 539 Broad St. Miss Ida A. Dunlop. 62 Orient St. Smith, 1914 M.H.S., 1904, New Britain Normal School Instructor of Latin Simmons College Head of Domestic Arts Department Miss Jessie Doyle, 24 Heine Ave. Miss Florence Fisherdick, A. B., 539 Broad St N.H.N.S.G., New Haven, 1914 Wellesley, 1889 Girls' Physical Instructor Head of English Department 14 ,,.i. ' A i M I 1 m y : A V : V V 1 Miss Emma K. Foskett, 624 Broad St. Mr. J. Kenneth Godkin, A. B. Smith, 1891 Harvard Head Of HiSt01'Y Department Instructor in English and History . 4 Mr. Harry W. French, LL.M., 562 Broad St. Mrs. E. W. Gilbert, 1039 East Main St Hamilton School Secretary Instructor in Commercial Law and Business English 15 Miss Maude L. Hamilton, A.B., 65 Pleasant St. MZUOF CTIHYISS HHFUS, U. 5- A- Smith, 1910 Wythville Academy English Instructor Military Science and Tactics Miss Kathleen Harrison, A.B., 57 Foster St, Mr- JHYIIBS B- HHWIGY, 78 Cffftage Sf- Smith, 1916 Dartmouth College, 1914, A.B. f English Columbia, 1916, MA. Mathematics 16 s r-A ' . Miss Grace B. Keefe, 759 East Main St. Miss Dorothy M. Matteson, B.A., 562 Broad St Bay Path Institute, Simmons College Connecticut College Spanish, Bookkeeping Instructor in English and Spanish Miss Inez Maplesden, 37 Parker Ave. Vassar College, A.B., 1908 Columbia University, A.M., 1916 Instructor in Algebra and Latin Miss Ellena McLean. A.B., North Haven Mt. Holyoke, 1905 General Science and Biology Mr. Maurice Merrill, AB., 78 Pleasant st. Miss Sadie H- Pickafdr 52 North Pearl Sl University of Maine Gregg School' Chlcago History and Geography Shorthand, Typewriting - H MW ,- ' . Miss Mollie J. Minkwitz, M.A , 127 Cook Avo. Mr. Willis J. Prouty, M A., 329 Hanover Sf Randolph Macon Woman's College Tufts, 1887 Geometry and English Head of Mathematics Department 18 H- , - 1 i MiSS TheI1iC9 POWCFS, Parker AVC. Miss Mary M. Scanlon, 36 Center St. Bay Path, Boston University Bay Path Institute Bookkeeping Stenography, Typewriting Miss Grace Riddle, A.B., 502 Broad St. Miss Maude A. Simpson. 101 Wilcox Ave Goucher College Portland Training School Instructor in French and English Head Of Aft Dwaflment lil i N - Miss Louise Wheeler, A.M. Parker Ave r i 'D - Miss Clarissa Stowcll, 44 King St. Columbia Umverslty Chautauqua Library School French Librarian Miss Mina Stevens, 53 Parker Ave, Miss Marion Thomas, AB., 37 Parker Ave Oneata Normal School Smith, 1910 Rochester Business Institute F1'CHCh Bookkeeping and Arithmetic 20 im' h T l' ,S t,U.S.A.,94E, M' S. . JO n Om msog. argl?-ag. Instructor agt am t Mr. Franco lDe Ydlafranca, 78 Cottage St Unlverslty of Barcelona College of Freibourg Spanish and French l l Miss Hazel Toohey, A.D., 226 Bunker Ave. Mr. Horace G. Wescott, A.B., 8 Hobart St New Rochelle College, 1912 Syracuse University English Head of Science Department 21 Miss Mildred L. Williams, 602 Broad St. Skidmore School of Arts, 1920 Instructor in Household Arts and General Science 22 U Sq, x ' L W, H yn .vw '97- JUL-by G., n. 3 fa m , C44 osul Hs. 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Marcantonio Arthur Philip Akeson William Theodore Brigham Mildred Winifred Childs Madeline Norton Cranshaw Lawrence Miller Dawson Irene Ellis Esther Booth Hirschfeld Minnie Theresa Hoffarth Helena Austin Booth Grace Elizabeth Cloonan Marion Rita Kay COLLEGE COURSE William Schroeder Neebe Lois Jane Parrette Esther Ruth Penfield Stanley John Rees Hillis Lloyd Remington John Leonard Riccio Howard Jerome Robison Abraham J. Rosenberg Samuel John Ross Mary Frances Slater Leona Spicer Emma Sternberg Joseph Philip Symanski Robert Tennant, Jr. Stanley Charles Toohey Margaret Gwendolyn Toombs GENERAL COURSE Bertha Caroline Johnson Elsie A. Looby Alberta Pauline Remington Douglas Allen Rohan Dorothy Ford Sackett Inez Willcox Smith Mary Clara Warmbier Walter Arthur Weisleder NORMAL COURSE Gladys Mathilda Olsen Edith Margaret Stayman 24 f Elizabeth Augenfeld Mary Susan Bartholomew Katherine Marguerite Bergen Margaret Madeline Burke David Walter Bristol Anthony Joseph Capaccio Francis B. Campbell Emmie Phyllis Carlson Arthur William Cunett Blanche Esther Dansereau Edward Michael Dwyer Amy Henrietta Ericson Minnie Dorothy First Arline Catherine Greenwood Edna Louise Gorr Mabel C. Hacbarth Jane Margaret Halligan Mabel Loretta Halligan Nora Veronica Halligan Lois Olmstead Healy John William Hogan Francis Patrick Hogan Esther Dorothea Israel Jeanette Israel Beatrice Jacobson Rose lone Johnson Rae Evelyn Kessler Agnes Mary Killeen Mildred Irene Kiniry Walter Daniel Fay COMMERCIAL COURSE Benjamin Kolbin Anna Helen Krzemski Vera Annette Kuclxinski Charlotte Emma Lancraf t Elsie Christine Larsen Frederick Raymond Lingner Mae Elizabeth Meade Dorothy Ilene Minard Eileen Margaret MaGuire Anna Marie O'Niel Thelma Elizabeth Oetinger Mary Virginia Orefice Rose Pierson Gladys Booth Pomeroy Irene Frances Quinn Marie Frances Quinn Linda Carolina Rulieth Viola Angela Schuster Bella D. Slemovitz Bertha L. Stuedner Ada Angeline Swatkins Ethel Lillian Stratton Beulah Grace Thompson Pearl Tonkonow Dorothy Prentiss Tyler Monica Claire Walsh Caire Pearl Wientraub Minnie Eva Wientraub Gladys White Leo Wilder .1 E S OF 1922 AS FL V Ox H oward Robison When the presidential returns were counted it was found that Howard Robison had nearly every one's vote except his own. Lefty not only led one of the best classes in M.H.S. history, but he also captained a team in basketball that made statisticians dig deep into their records to find a team to equal, not to say surpass it. Lefty was an all-round athlete and was a firm believer in Sloane's,' Liniment as a remedy for all ills, especially-- Thats enough. Activitiesz President Senior Class: Basketball f3l, Captain C-lb: Varsity Football lli, 41: Baseball 131: Chairman Athletic Committee S. G. A. l-lb: Pennant Board: Mayor of High School. Mary Coleman Mary is bright in more than one way. and eveiys body likes both ways. It is a good thing that Mary is not a wearisome person, for who .else could carry st- many honors and responsibilities with such ease? Nt one is ever jealous of her, however, for she is obviously a logical leader. In between times she has made an innumerable amount of friends. But who can help liking a naturally attractive girl? Activities: Vice-president Senior Class: Legenda and Pen- nant Staffs: President Glee Club: Secretary Debating Society: Library Club: Chairman Socia! Committee S. G. A: Varsity Basketball Team: President Junior College Club: Props and Paints: Nothing but tht- 'l'ruth : Minstrels, I5 years: Chorus Robert Tennant Robert is one of the studious kind. He studies until he gets tired, and then he studies something else. When Akeson was incapacitated, now and then, during football season, Bob used to assume the responsibil- ities of the football squad. He is manager of this year's baseball team, and in his hands this most unlucky aggregation ought to find its stride. Robert also kept the attention of the malcontents in the Lecture Hall. Activities: Manager Baseball: Captain R. O. T. C.: Treas- urer Senior Class: Agora Debating Society: Class Football 43, 45: Class Basketball t3, 47. Lois Parrellc A hearty laugh and we have Lois Parrette. She is a great practical joker, and causes many a laugh around the school by her witty remarks. Now and then she becomes serious, and manages the Girls' Basketball team, and does it well. Did somebody mention t'eats ? Lo has some excellent ideas as to what's good to eat and so makes an excellent one to put on social coma mittees. Yes, that's it: sociability is what predomin- ates in her. Activities: Pennant Staff: Library Club: ,Iunior College Club: S. G. A.: Debating Society: Manager Girls B. B Team: Chorus LSD. 27 Amy Ericson Amy always aims at A's, and actually achieves all ambitions. Mere work is insignificant to her, and when we hear that someone has received five A's we immediately imagine Amy Ericson to be the fortunate one. She has learned not to idle good time away in the corriders-but Amy really has a failing: she doesn't talk loud enough. Activities: S. G. A, C3, 453 Chorus C3, 455 French Club. Kathryn Dowling Kathryn can talk on almost any subject, and she has written for The Pennant some side-splitting stories that are inimitable. But once try to walk home with her and you forget all about time, even as she does. Kathryn is always being sought by people who want material for stories. And have you seen the posters she makes? Ethel Slmllon Ethel is quite devoid of most of the sins that so many of us have. But she loves to laugh. She can laugh now, laugh ever, laugh in any kind of weather. This means, you understand, that she is always sur- floundgd by plenty of jovial friends. Thus she enjoys erse . Linda Rujiellz Behold one of our intelligent young ladies! In spite of this fact, however, Linda Rufieth doesn't think she knows more than anyone else. She's absolutely unobtrusive, and is very modest of her abilities, which others envy. But facts and marks are good proof. Can't you imagine Linda's blushing now? Activities: Chorusg Vice-president Shorthand Club: Secre- tary Spanish Club. 28 Francis Hogan Yes, Francis is quite a singer. He has been a mem- ber of the Boys' Glee Club for two years, and has uttered a variation of sharps and Hats in the minstrels for two years more. If freckles were selling for two cents apiece, Francis would have enough to buy the town hall and still have the price of an Eskimo pie left over. john looks quite a bit like Francis. but neither wants to admit it. That's brotherly love for you. Activities: Boys' Glee Club 13, 473 Minstrel Chorus C3, 43. Leo Wilder Leo smashed his way into the limelight for two years on the football team. It was often said that he was one of the best fullbacks in the high school athletic circle of Connecticut. If you doubt this, go down to Hanover some day and let Leo illustrate. The faster he'd go the Wilder he'd get. Leo was also, by the way, a somewhat fancy tripper of the light fantastic. Eh, girls? Activities: Varsity Football Cid, Captain 143. Anna Kreznrinski Anna has an ability that so many of us have not: that is, her penmanship is nearer perfect than we thought was possible. Of course we know what an aid that will be when she leaves school. Anna herself is much like her handwriting. Isn't it a shame we can't pick out her faults? Activities: Shorthand Clubg Spanish Sociztyg Chorus, Irene Quinn There are a good many. admirable-points. about Irene. One of the .foremost 1S her luxuriant hair, that served her so well in both of this year's plays. Irene always portrays stateliness, but her friends have learned that that can be accompanied by fun and noise. Irene has gained over-night popularity, which continues. for one naturally likes a girl who is such a good participant in social affairs. Activities' S. G. Ag Spanish Society: Junior College Club, C100 Club: Chorus, 42, ISI: Debating Society: Props and Paints, President Pennant Boardg Monsieur Beaucairef' Nothing But the Truth, Annual 'Slang Shorthand Club: School His- torian. 29 Arthur Akeson Legenda was extremely lucky in procuring a picture of this handsome chap at the left. He answers to Akee, and believe meh, Akee was a very busy man around school during football season, and after- ward, as he was manager of that extremely boisterous group. He also managed another football gameg that is, the junior Prom. This contest fell under his managerial ability, and no one is going to forget that festivity for a good long time. Akee's portrayal of the crooked business man in the Senior Play was one that gave many people a very, very pleasant surprise- 1t was real acting, and everybody recognized it. i Activities: Manager junior Promg Manager Footballg Senior Playg S. G. A.g Class Basketball. M rma Walsh Mona has certainly made a distinctive place for herself. But we knew she would manage the minstrels well, because she has always been possessed of such unusual and appealing ideas as to costume, etc. Mona would have been long remembered, even without horns, for she has what is really a winning personality. Activities: Manager Minstrelsg S. G. A.: Shorthand Clubg Minstrel Chorus. Pearl Tonkonow As soon as Pearl entered school she took an active part in its affairs. She has been a great help to many an institution within our school walls. Everybody likes Pearl, for many reasons, among them the fact that she treats everyone with such friendliness. Few tasks here really require her effort, for she is equal to them all, though, as you may well imagine, there are always plenty of things that people like to trust her to do. Activities: Pennant Staff: Annual Staff, Secretary and Treas- urer Library Club: President Spanish Society: S. G. A.g 42, 393 Debating Societyg junior College Club, Shorthand Club: Props and Paintsg Senior Playg Chorus. ' Daniel Marcanlonio To Danny belongs the credit of obtaining such a good variety of snapshots as there is to be found in Legenda this year. tlf you don't like them, blame the editor.J But Danny's life wasn't all snaps, for he received his share of bumps and knocks during the time when he filled the quarterback berth on the eleven this year. He was quite an actor, and partici- pated in both Monsieur Beaucaire and Nothing But the Truth. His one great worry, and one that has caused much consternation among the weaker sex, is that he found it extremely difficult to keep that hair in place, but he was determined. like U. S. Grant, and Danny said, I will do it if it takes all summer. Activities: Props and Paints: French Club, Varsity Foot' ball: Annual Staff, Ring Cornmitteeg Lieutenant R. O. T. C5 Monsieur Beaucairef' Nothing But the Truth. 30 Charlollc Gollnick We just sit back and wonder at Charlotte-she is a marvel. She has dipped into about everything during her four years, and has made a success of them all. She was leader of the debate team that won the Dan- aher cup this year. She is associate editor of both Pennant and Legenda-and with all this, she has main- tained an unusually fine scholastic record. Activities: President Library Club: President Agora Debating Societgg-Varsity Debate Team 13, 453 Spanish Society: Asso- ciate ditor Legenda and Pennantg S. G. A. f2. 475 Vice-president Props and Paintsg Captain Girls' Debate Team, Junior College Club: Editor of El Soliesg Class Poet. Eileen IVIcGuire A real sporty member of our class, is Eileen. She not only has school matters to attend to, but often has other interests outside. She always knows just the latest thing that's being done by girls, and so is quite afleayder. She is a very illustrious registration member o l 5. Activities: Minstrels 135g S. G. A.3 Board of Control, Short- hand Club. William N ecbe There was only one thing Bill shared while in High School, and that was fiddling honors with Finkey Fenn. Bill handled the violin in a most artistic and accomplished manner, but as one illustrious person said, he handled a Latin book much better. Although Bill really could play, he never summoned the courage to entertain us in chapel. He said his reputation hung on the decision of the students, and they were too eg:- tremely critical to risk such a valuable thing. B111 could ask more questions in Chem. than a cat has lives, and he also got more B's than Solomon had- Fords. Activities: Orchestra, 4435 Chorus, tiki: Glce Club, t2Jg Class Football. Ada Swrllkins Ada reminds us of Tom Thumb-at least as far as size goes. But doesn't the old story picture Tom sas a bright little fellow? If so. then Ada resembles' him in that respect. Ada has a liking for domestic science that is bigger than herself. Can she cook? Oh, joyi Activities: Shorthand Clubg Chorus. 31 Edilh Stayman Edith has never caused us any trouble by making any noise, but she has given us much pleasure by her presence. She is much interested in Biology and General Science. Edith, therefore, makes a fitting vice-president of the Agassiz Association. She could certainly teach us something about trees, etc. Activities: French Clubg Vice-president Agassiz Association. john Riccio John is not one of the largest men in the worldg but, on the other hand. he is not the smallest. John be- lieved in getting a good education when the opportunity presented itself, and in doing this, devoted most of his time exclusively to studying. John has more arguments on why Meriden High should be free from any military attachment whatsoever than Burke had in this Conciliation Speech. We will forgive him for that, though, because he really did present a fine ap- pearance in his R. O. T. C uniform. Esther Israel Esther is the different one in the class for, despite the rage of shorn locks, she continues to keep her long curls. Her originality has also been noticed in her English class, where her ideas for letters and ads. were often exceptionally good. She also holds sway in Room 105, which is not only an important, but a difficult position, you must admit. But have you ever seen one more cheerful? Activities: S. G, A. C3. 453 Spanish Societyg Shorthand Clubg Debating Society? Junior College Club. Margaret Burke Margaret certainly knows what speed is. She gets to school in quick time, and manages to have all her work done, too. She makes a very businesslike impression, but she can laugh at jokes with great rapidity as well. She will never be lacking in regard to punctuality or quickness. Activities: Minstrels: Glee Club, Chorus. 32 , Theodore Brigham He came: he saw: he conquered! That's Teddy's slogan. Quite a few fair maidens of our little village will corroborate this statement. Teddy doesn't believe in these new-fangled hair restorers. His receipe for curly-crispy hair is this: first take two quarts of sunshine, and rub in: add two hundred and sucty-nine raindrops, and dry thoroughly with a west wind. T eddy says he won't wear a sky-piece until Sitting Bull sits down. That is a very economical and aldivaintageous way of looking at the proposition, we t Il . Activities: Lieutenant, R. O. T, C., Agora Debating Society, Junior Prom Committeeg Class Football, Basketball and Baseball C3, 45. - Emma Sternberg Emma has the virtue of versatility. She acts in our Senior Play, sings in the Glee Club, and yet she is Captain Em of the basketball team. She holds so many offices that she' alone knows how to manage them. She belongs to the Great Triumvirate of Mary, Em and Lo, or the E. T's. as they have dubbed them- selves. By the way, we can't help mentioning her golden hair, and the fact that looks are deceiving, for who'd think that guileless young Emma could achieve so much? But she does. Activities: Girls' Vice-president S,'G. A., Girls' Basketball 135, captain C431 Treasurer Junior College Club: Secretary French Club: Libra? Clubg Glee Club: AProps and Paints: Minstrelsg Debating ocietyg Agassiz Associationg Senior Play. Berlha johnson Bertha is one of our social belles. We can't imagine any school event without Bertha present. Bert knows all the latest dance steps, and the newest jokes, too. She is also one of our blond beauties. Care is no companion of hers, and so Bert always has a happy time. Do you wonder at it? Activities: Chorus: Glee Club: Debating Society, French Clubg Junior College Clubg Minstrelsg Junior Prom Committee. john Hogan Jonas was a Commercialite, and in being such, he knew almost everything that there was to know in the line of typewriters. Jonas was one of the few that braved the inoculations at Camp Devens one summer. He returned home half an inch taller and ten years wiser. Jonas had much dramatic talent. but the routine of the stage appealed very little to him. His presentation of the faithful employer in the Shorthand Club play was one that forever instilled in our hearts the trials and tribulations of an up-to-date business man. 0Activities: Shorthand Club, Captain R. O. T. C.g S. G. A. .., BJ. 33 Dorolhy Jvlimml Dorothy thoroughly enjoys a good time. She never has time for any troublsome matters, and is always hurrying on her way to some party, or is planning for one. This keeps her happy and busy all the time, and yet she keeps up the idea of always having plenty of minutes to spare. Activities: Chorusg Agassiz. Ililary Warmbier Mary has a line idea of service. She is always help- ing someone else. Mary has one of the best natures that can be found. She certainly will always be well liked if she keeps it. And Mary never shirks her work, either. Don't you wish we could all say that? Activities: Props and Paints: Junior College Clubg French Clubg Orchestra: Chorus C235 S. G. A.g Agassiz Associationg Debating Society. David Bristol Dave, like all other great masters, has a very artistic temperament and when he has found himself in this delicate mood, he has sat down and written the most exquisite and beautiful poetry ever sung by a modern bard. Dave was a member of the Boys' Glee Club. but rest assured, dear reader, it was nothing but the most delicate and melodious part to which Dave would lend his quivering voice. He entertained us in chapel one morning when he took part in the play presented by the Shorthand Club, and to say we en- joyed it is putting it mildly. Activities: Props and Paints H355 Glee Club H253 Chorus. Ffances Murphy Frances is a regular go-getterf' She collects a store of A's in no time, and consequently quickly ac- quires knowledge. Frances knows all about Spanishg so if you need information about the language, seek her. Frances' natural ability makes us stare some- times, but we can't all be smart, can we? 34 Nora Halligan .Nora is a good all-around girl. That's what all the girls in 105 say, and they ought to know, for they see her every day. Nora likes us so much that she even comes here from North Haven. We find that vicinity productive of very pleasing-looking young women? Don't you? Activities: Shorthand Clubg Chorus. Everett Keeny Another one of that diminutive Senior clan. Everett was a great talker Cunder his breathj, and often con- versed with a certain Junior all through a Chem. period. 'Ifhe topics under discussion have not as yet been published, but without doubt they are on some deep subJect like, er-well, say the ocean. Marie Quinn Marie is a handy person to have around, because she can use any machine in the business line. Her gay laugh can often be heard at the school store. Her wittiness and inherent qualities of a comedienne were appreciated, too, as shown by her part in the Senior Play. Sable is also the color of her hair. Activities: S. G. A. C233 Shorthand Club C453 Cheer Leader 13, 455 Senior Play. Minnie Weinlmub Minnie Weintraub is most often with her sister Clara. The two are quite inseparable. Minnie can think of the hardest questions when she is discussion leader in history. This comes of thorough study of the lesson, you see. It makes us wonder to see such a small person do so much work without complaining. Activities: Shorthand Clubg Spanish Society. 35 Benny Kolbin Have you ever read the humorous R.O.T.C. write- ups in The Pennant? Yes? Well, here is the author of them. Benny is no mean reporter in many ways. if we are any kind of a judge. But those who missed his writing couldn't possibly miss his singing. Bennie is the proud owner of a second bass-or short-stop- voice, we don't know whichg suffice to say he pleased a good many people who heard him as soloist in this year's minstrel show. Activities: Pennant Stnffg Annual Staifg Glee Club QS, 433 Chorus: Bank Cashierg Minstrels CS, 45. Grace Freeman Have you heard the expression: You never can tell? So have we, and we believe it, for Grace Free- man can swallow chemistry, and master other things, and yet be thinking of the last game, right under unsuspecting eyes. We find that Gracious revels in parties quite as much as in receiving A's. You ought to see her memory book! Activities: French Clubg Props and Paintsg Library Clubg Chorus KZDQ S. G. A.g Pennant StaHg Agassiz Association. Blanche Dansereau Blanche makes entes,' a real word. Her piquant. cute face and cute clothes are very attractive. Blanche quickly learned the art of sewing, you see. The light fantastic also holds quite a charm for her. She is quite an attendant at all of our dances, too. Do you wonder at it? Activities: Chorus: Shorthand Club. Arthur Cunezft Here is the foremost illustrator of M. H. S, The only thing Art cou1dn't draw was a salary. Art Hlled both The Pennant and The Annual for two years with cartoons that bespoke much skill and originality. It has been a long time since M. H. S. has seen a baseball player as clever as Art. He captained the team in 1921, and also played on the backlield of this year's eleven. Activities: Baseball ll,2J, Cilllliiili 1,371 PCHHZIHL Staff: Annual Staffg Lieutenant R. O. T. C3 Varsity Football. 36 Lois Healey Now to .look at Lois Healey would you think that she .was vain? And yet, we have often seen her in the sewing room, where that nice, long mirror stands. Lois knows how to control her voice well, and so she is never loud. But don't be misled. This doesn't mean that Lois cannot laugh, and laugh heartily. Activities: Shorthand Clubg Chorusg Glee Club. Minnie Hojfarth Minnie might well be called Jerry on the Job, for she is certainly true to that title. She never has to worry about if she is called on will she fiunk ? for she always has the secure feeling of being prepared. But, don't be misled, Minnie's dissipation is the movie. Abraham Rosenberg Voice the money man! To Abe belongs the credit of putting the financial end of The Annual on a firm foundation. If there is ever any money lying around loose, Abe will always extend it a hearty in- vitation of welcome. We poor mortals probably never realize what a task Abe had to cope with in securing enough ads. during this period of business depression to insure the success of Legenda, but he did it, and here is Legenda. ' Activities: Business Manager Annualg S. G. A. Finance Committeeg Class Basketball. Gladys Olson Gladys is a true blue blond. But, she is more than pretty, for she also has a good store of knowledge on hand. Gladys was a member of the notable cast of Monsieur Beaucairef' Although she is a demure looking maiden, she partakes in many an event, and makes friends of all. Activities: President Glee Club: Clerk S. G. A.g Secretary Agassiz Associationg Monsieur Beaucaircnp Chorus 125: Props and Paints. ' 37 Mabel Halligan Mabel has attracted many an admiring glance while on her way from North Haven. As a result of the fact that she must come by train, she misses the first half of each first period. What luck! Mabel also knows.how to dress in a becoming style-and she shows it. Activities: Shorthand Club: Chorus. Frederick Lingner Perhaps one of the most liked fellows at M. H. S. is old Redhead, Auburn Lingner was the mainstay of this year's basketball team, and played a most sensational and yet consistent game throughout the entire season. Everybody liked Red, for the simple and insignificant reason that he was always smiling. No blue Mondays or dull Tuesdays with Redg he was always full of life, and was evading the persistent and pursuing steps of the weaker sex. He astounded us all one day when he braved the Uunder-toe of the dance floor, and fox-trotted around the gym. to the tune of Eventually, Why Not Now? Activities: Varsity Basketball 13,433 Varsity Baseball C2,3J, Captain -C453 Lieutenant R. O. T. C.g Board of Controlg Treas- urer ,Iunior Classy Pennant Board. Gwendolyn Toombs Gwendolyn has made more friends in a shorter time than any other person we know. Gwen gives the most delightful oral themes, because she recites dialogues so well. She also invents some very inter- esting short stories. She is always surrounded by plenty of friends in the halls, who wouldn't miss having her with them. Need we say more? Activities: Glcc Clubg Minstrels C3,4jg Junior College Club Agnes Killeen Agnes Killeen is radiantg she has brilliant hair, and a mind that works quickly. She can make most in- teresting and captivating conversation, that is sprink- led with many witty remarks and bright jokes. Agnes has known but a few sad days. She is a regular at- tendant at the movies, too. Activities: Shorthand Cluhg Chorus. 38 Rae Kessler Rae has well shown the profits of her study of the Domestic course. She is quite capable of making her own clothes, and she makes good use of her ability. But Rae has many another accomplishment. We know what a good lunch she can prepare. You see, she's little, but-oh, my! Activities: Shorthand Club: Chorus. Elsie Larsen We might well name Elsie as one of our class com- edians. You can never find her without a joke at the tip of her tongue, and she always knows some really funny ones. It is probably her optimism that makes her even smile at homework. We bet Elsie is laugh- ing, right now. Activities: Spanish Club: Stenography Club: Chorus. Marion Kay Marion is perhaps one of the quickest and most alert girls in the school. She has an unusual vocabu- lary, which she uses with singular ability, so that she talks very fluently. Marion has taken an interest in debating and, by the way, she's a dangerous one to get in an argument with, because she always wins. Activities: Chorus Cl, 2, 45: S. G. A.: Board of Control 145: Girls' Debate Team: Triangular Debate: College Club. Edward Dwyer Red was a quiet chap: always had something to say, but never said it. He was a thoroughbred athlete, playing foot, base and basketball to perfection. He could stand having his face kicked or trampled on in football without taking time out, but he could never summon enough courage to have his feet trampled over on the dance floor. But when we think of the prices of dances, we no longer think that Red was bashful, but we know he was wise. He had really quite a bit of talent as an illustrator, as any one of his numerous posters will testify. Activities: Varsity Football: Basketball: Baseball 13, 43. 39 Gladys While A good many girls envy the way that Gladys walks. She seems to know just the right amount of dignity to put in it. Gladys makes everyone feel like the first four letters of her name when she is present. We like to hear her laugh and talk, if just for the sound of it. Activities: Junior College Club: Shorthand Club: Spanish Society: Pennant Staff, Orchestra: Chorus: Minstrels. Rose Pierson Rose maintains a happy balance each day. In school she knows her work well, so that we cannot help but know that she is well prepared. Outside of school she knows how to play well. A victrola and someone to dance with is Rose's delight-and also someone e se's. Activities: French Club: Junior College Club: Shorthand Club: S. G. A.: Chorus. George Lange Henrietta has the art of blushing down to perfec- tion. George has been one of the more quiet lads while in school, but he is a firm believer in that archaic, but nevertheless true ballad, You'd be Surprised. The most astonishing and dumfounding thing George ever did was the morning he walked majestically down the middle aisle in chapel, masquarading as Yankee Doodle. George acted the part of the Spirit of '76 to perfection, and why shouldn't he? As we remember, Henrietta always did have an affinity for things militaristic. Activities: Lieutenant R. T, O. C.: Debating Society. Inez Smith Inez is one of the happiest people one can find. Little bothers her, and perhaps, because of that, she goes so far. Many a time and oft we have seen Inez tumble on the gym Hoof during a game. At the same time she can handle business affairs with a deftness that at least the Library Club girls appreciate. And you should see her sell tickets! Activities: College Club: Library Club: S. C. A.: Minstrels Cl, 23: Chorus: Basketball: Junior Prom. Committee. 40 Bella Slemovilz Don't you wish that your hair would really always have a nice natural wave like that of Bella Slernovitz? Bella has a very sweet disposition, but she has more than that. There are few things than anyone needs to tell her about any phase of domestic science for, withhher liking for it, she has learned and accomplished muc . Q fgtxities: Shorthand Club, junior College Clubg Chorus: Hillis Remington The boy with the grin! It sounds like a dime novel, but it isn't. It is the way we characterize Hillis. Studies occupied most of his time while in High School, which of course is no more than right. He was ex- tremely humorous, but he always seemed to choose the wrong time to exhibit his wit. Those in P. L. can more than verify this statement. Taken all in all, Hillis was small--but then, good goods come in small pack- ages. Activities: Radio Club 435. Mary Slaler If you want a poster made, go to Mary. She can certainly make one to attract everybody's attention, and to draw a crowd. Mary doesn't spend all her time drawing, however, for she always has some good time to talk about. She can draw pictures and draw friends to herself, equally well. Activities: Props and Paintsg Junior College Club, French Club, Chorus. Vicloria Atlarian Oh, here we come to the artist of the class! Victoria Attarian has often entertained us in class and out. Her oral themes have been particularly enjoyable. Certain Senior girls, moreover, have been extremely fortunate in being able to see some of her special dances in the corridor. Thrilling, isn't it? Activities: Junior College Club, Props and PaintSI Debating Society, French Club, Chorus. . 41 5 Stanley Rees That size is not everything was proved when Pea- nut entered as a diminutive Freshie. Stanley gets his nickname, not from his Hpetitenessf' but for his insatiable thirst for peanuts. Peanut is undoubtedly one of the fastest talkers M. H. S. has ever known, and we pity the poor stenographer who is obliged to take his dictation. We all remember the day when Peanut braved the quips and cranks of the male gender when he first donned long trousers. But from the weaker CPD sex such exclamations as, 'tcute, perfectly darling, were forthcoming. Activities: Radio Club C355 Debating Society. Charlotte Lancraft Serious Charlotte. That's what some of us think Charlotte is-now and then. But do very serious and grown-up young ladies take delight in pasting things in their memory books? You ought to read all the complimentary things people think about her, as proved by what is written in her book. And we agree. Activities: Chorus. Jeannette Israel Jeannette is a typical good-natured girl. She passes serenely on her way, untouched by the petty troubles that are wont to worry some of us. You note, don't you, that she is one of the minority who have not bobbed their hair? She will certainly make a success in the business world. Activities: Chorus C351 Spanish Clubg Shorthand Club. Lawrence Dawson It takes just eight words to sum up Cutie Dawson: good-looking, humble athlete, artistic dancer, and excellent scholar CFD. Girls, what more could you desire? If nicknames were biscuits, Cutie would have enough to feed the entire Russion army, and have enough left over for ten dogs. A few of his handles are these: Douse, Daws, Sea-Goin', and Doss. We like Douse the best. There weren't many things Douse didn't have his hand into at high. His one fault, however, and it was a costly one, was that he believed in love at nrst sight. Activities: President Student General Association, Manager Senior Playg Cadet Captain Co. Hg Varsity Basketball, Class Football, Pennantg Annual, Glce Clubg Radio Clubg Props and Paintsg Bcaucaircf' 42 ' Mabel F enn Mabel took such a liking to Gwen Toombs that they are now forced to part company in our library. Mabel makes wonderful fudge, and that is one of the many reasons. why everybody likes her. Enjoying travel and .being popular, Mabel makes frequent trips to Wallingford. She also takes pleasure in drawing, and we agree that she succeeds. Meceilzgigsixbijgngnr ACollege Club CBJ, Minstrels C355 Chorus Helena Booth Add geniality to good common sense and you have Helena Booth. Very sensible people are not supposed to be jolly, too, are they? But Helena is. She has warded off any difficulties in school, and so will leave nothing but friendly thoughts of her behind. She is a real sport, too. You should see her taking snap- shots! Activities: Chorus C3, 45. Slanley Toohey Stan is a quiet lad, and what he knows he keeps to himself. Twig never worries much about tomorrow, having enough to do today. When Symanski is near, then look for Twig also. They are together most of the time, and have fought the Civil War over and over again. Twig's greatest joy was in being discussion leader in the Review of Reviews. Beulah Thompson Beulah is one of our leading students of nature and general science. She can always find just the right specimen needed, and can aptly describe any points about biology that one might ask for. Beulah, of course, takes interest in other things. We wish she wouldn't make so much noise GJ though. Activities: Chorus C235 Shorthand Club. 43 'wr 'ff Q l E e in... Katherine Bergen Catherine knows all the essentials of good style, and she makes good use of her knowledge. Included in the knowledge is the fact that she really can and does comb her hair well. You certainly will have sufficient proof of this fact by observing this picture. Catherine beats us all in a good many ways. Activitiest Glee Club C3, 415 Minstrels QSDQ Shorthand Clubg Chorus Q3Jg S. G. A. Samuel Ross A graduating class must always have some tall and stately men to preserve and personify the dignity and sole-mnity of its traditions, and in these respects Sam is just the man. Sam was well liked by every one, but expecially by the other half 3 and therefore, he attended quite a few dances, and danced like a Hea-hopped all around. Sam proved his mettle in a good many class games, and was heralded far and wide as a sen- sational and vivid halfback. Sam was a good student, and had quite an intimate acquaintance with A's and B's during his sojourn here at M. H. S. Activities: Lieutenant R. O. T. C.g Crack.Squadg Glee Club: f3, 45g Chorus 12, 33. fllabel Hackbarlh And so, she said-!!!,' etc. That is about the best introduction that we can think of to Mabel Hack- barth. Mable loves to talk-but so do we all. Her animated conversation is always exceedingly interest- ing to everyone. Her hair is real blond, too. Don't you envy those with her at study period who have the chance to hear her adventures? Mary Bartholomew We wonder if Mary's middle initial is C. We know it ought to be, for no one was ever more conscientious. She never shirks a duty, and does all her work thor- oughly. Mary is often the lucky recipient of a row of A's on her report. How do they do it? Activities: Shorthand Club. 44 Morris Landman All hail to the speech-maker! Although he never appeared to a great extent at any public assemblages, his oral themes will long be remembered. Rosenberg and he have been dubbed the Siamese Twins because of their close companionship. If any one was ever slow in Legenda payments, Landman was promptly dispatched to the scene of action, and when the smoke of the battle cleared away it was found invariably that Morris was the victor, and had succeeded in extracting said payments from the delinquent. Activities: Glee Clubg Annualg Debating Societyp Radio Clubg Class Basketball. Edna Goff Edna always considers business before pleasure. But the carrying out of this idea has made business a pleasure to her. She needs no book on How to Study. In fact, she would be able to write one. Nevertheless, you must realize that no one has a better time at those Shorthand Club parties than Edna. Activities: Shorthand Club. jane Halligan Jane is another fair and fine young lady from North Haven. She never allows herself to become boisterous. but behind her meekness and mildness is a good sense of humor and love of laughter that betrays her most serious recitation of history or anything else. jolly Jane, we call her. Activities: Chorus. Elsie Looby Elsie has a speaking voice that many of us envy When we hear a deep sound in the hall we recognize that Elsie is present. And when we see someone taking her time in the hall, walking without a sem- blance of haste, wc also know it is Elsie. Oh yes, we know and like her. y 45 Esther Penjield Esther is one of the best-known persons of the class of '22, in spite of the fact that she is not the easiest one to see, because of her height. Esther has a most remarkable memory. She can give an oral theme readily and easily, because she remembers just what comes next. Activitiesr Girls' Glee Clubg French Clubg Junior College Club, Debating Societyg Chorus C3, 45. Elizabeth Augenfeld Gaze on E1izabeth's curly locks! Now imagine how Betty looked when her hair really was in curls. But, nevertheless, she bobbed it. She is quite a musician, for she can play the violin well. She even graces the orchestra of M. H. S. She is one of the causes of its excellence, you understand. Activities: Orchestra 1355 Chorus: Shorthand Club. Berlin French Berlin Cwith the accent on the first syllableb has an enviable scholarship record. It was no uncommon occurrence for him to pull down three or four A's on one report. It has often been rumored that he pos- sesses much vocal prowess, but he has an apathy for giving public recitals. He played football on this year's team, and then to prove how versatile he was, he shifted his activities from the gridiron to the stage, and played the part of Dick in the Senior Play to perfection. PlActivities: Varsity Footballg Boys' Glee Club C3, 455 Senior ay. Irene Ellis Irene is one of our girls who form one of the num- erous groups in the halls after school. Although Irene has the reputation for being able to vamp nearly every animated thing in sight, yet she maintains her part in the Library Club with as much decorum UD as the rest of the young ladies. Irene is the real personifica- tion of music, dance, and laughter. Activities: President Props and Paints, Library Cluh: S. G. A.: Junior College Clubg Debating Society: Props and Paints Play 1323 Chorus 133. 46 Frances Campbell Presenting Miss- oh, you've seen her name adver- tised in the newspapers by little, round people. Yes. that's it, Miss Campbell. Frances has made quite a record in shorthand. She is the kind that impresses you when you meet her. Indeed, she is quite a worldly young lady, but we all act kiddish sometimes, and so does Frances. Activities: Chorusg Girls' Debating Team C335 Debating Society: junior College Club: Shorthand Club. Beatrice Jacobson Beatrice is like a whirlwind of joy and good feeling' Our school store has seen much of her, and she knows how to run almost everything in it. She certainly knows how to make attractive posters or ads. that evoke much favorable criticism. Becky, like her posters, is well liked. Activities: Chorus: Shorthand Clubg S. G. A.: College Club Grace Cloonan We had always thought Grace might be quiet until we heard her speak during Exhibition Week. Then she exhibited quite some talent in oratory. But she has a smile more eloquent than words, and it is often in use, even the intricacies of history and the dreaded oral themes do not spoil her pleasant look. You see, she is in truth a grace to our class. Activities: Chorus: Senior Play: French Club: Agassiz Society. Leona Spicer Leona is one member of one of the greatest friend- ships of history. The relationship between her and Grace Freeman rivals that of Damon and Pythias. It sometimes makes us mad to see the way Leona always manages to have her homework completely done, and yet to be able to talk about the party at my house last night. Wish we knew her method Activities: French Club: Props and Paints: Monsieur Beaucairef' Debating Society: Glee Club: Chorus 4473 Junior College Club t3J: Library Club C3, 45: Minstrels 133. 47 Alberta Remington Alberta has been well chaperoned during her four years by Mary Warrnbier. Theirs certainly is a true friendship. We often catch Alberta smiling at some secret joke they have. Alberta hates to give oral themes, although we like to listen to them. She is so modest and bashful, you know. Activities: Spanish society. Mildred Childs Mildred has many lasting qualities and attractions. For one thing, she has a perennial blush which is the envy of many. Moreover, she always has just the same friendly spirit that makes her noticeable, even though she isn't noisy. Mildred also knows how to apply herself to her work. Dorothy Sackell The class of 1922 has been fortunate to have a real toe dancer in it. Dorothy Sackett has appeared several times on our stage, and we remember not only her remarkable toe dance, but also other representa- tions, including the weird Oriental feature, which she presented at the minstrels. Dorothy has, therefore, made a real mark for herself in the annals of her school years. Activities: Minstrels 43-453 Chorusg Agassiz Association. Douglas Rohan Doug certainly picked out some responsible position during his stay at M. H. S. He was the highest cadet ofticer in the R. O. T. C., and filled that position as well as Alex the Great could have done. As manager of the basketball team he had the honor of conducting the affairs of one of the best teams Meriden High has seen in quite a number of years. He was a reporter for the Journal, and presented that paper with much valuable manuscript concerning his life at M. H. S. Activities: Major R. O. T. C.: Manager Basketball. 48 Mildred Kiniry Mildred is a definite person. If she upholds a point, there are always some clear and good reasons behind it. But Mildred very much enjoys dancing and, therefore-dances. She has the opportunity to be present at many of them. She certainly knows how to have a good time at the right time. Activities: College Clubg Glee Clubg Chorus C255 Minstrels 4351 Agassiz Association. Mary Orejice Mary loves to giggle. joking and laughing are es- sential parts of her day. You see, she can take a joke as well as give one-and Mary certainly knows how to give them. But in between times she has found sufficient opportunities to learn how to run the type- writer. Activities: Shorthand Clubp Vicevpresident Spanish Club. Anthony Capaccio Tony was the one and only one who could keep the installment payment plan of The Annual in something that resembled order. Although he weighed only one hundred and ten pounds Cring-side? he succeeded in obtaining the football insignia. Tony was an exalted member of The Pennant and Legenda staffs and more than did his share of work on each. It took Tony three long years to earn his M, but he did it. If everyone in Meriden High had this kind of spirit, well-goodby Yale! Activities: Pennant: Annual: Shorthand Clubg Varsity Football: Class Basketballg Baseball. Anna 0' Neil At last your patience has been rewarded, gentle reader. You have come at last to the great-listener! Anna O'Neil does little talking, so that you may well imagine that all her words are carefully weighed. Anna loves to read-she enjoys text-books as well as novels, too. Think of it! Activities: Spanish Club: Shorthand Clubg Chorus 43. 43 49 i Thelma Oejinger 'Thelma is an example of activity that sets some bigger people to shame. She always has some para- mount interest at hand that keeps her going all the time. Thelma is also a hatless wonder, since she disclaims to wear a hat in any kind of weather. Per- haps that's why her hair always looks so fine. Activities: Chorus: Spanish Socictyg Shorthand Club. Rocco Caruso There is only one person at M. H. S. who can ref peatedly get one hundred on a chemistry exam. and this is Caruse. Latin, French or anything else was subjugated in less time than it takes to tell, when Rocco tackled it. Speaking of tackling, Caruse did quite a bit of it while playing football this year. He has an M, and gosh knows how many A's- what more could any one want? Activities: Varsity Football, French Club. Gladys Pomeroy Gladys comes quite a distance each day to get here. But, have you noticed, she goes quite a distance in winning popularity? Our halls have been well illum- inated by her light hairg she knows all the ins and outs of the school store, and can tell us a few things about business. Q Activities: Agassiz Association, Shorthand Clubg Chorus. Phyllis Carlson Phyllis is one of our brunette beauties: therefore, the expression Handsome is as handsome does is applicable. Phyllis' affability has won her many a friend. Her presence graced Monsieur Beaucairef' where she acted with her usual dignity. Phil likes to hike, to go to parties, to M. H. S. games, etc. Activities: Glee Club: Props and Paints, Monsieur Beau caire 3 Minstrcls 1433 Debating Society: Secretary and Treasurer Shorthand Clubg junior College Club C551 S. G. A.: Chorus. 50 joseph Symanski Joe's greatest fame lies in his ability to play base- ball. He is also quite adept at translating Virgilg that book's intricacies and stumbling-blocks are to him but as stepping-stones, so we are informed. To- gether with Twig Toohey he may be found arguing some involved question down by the lockers. Joe holds the hot-dog championship by masticating five in one lunch hour. C This is unofficial, but will probably be sanctioned later by the A. A. U.J Activities: Chorus, Second Team Football, Varsity Baseballg French Club. Vera K uchinski You have read that ambition should be made of sterner stuff, haven't you? Well, let us explain how it applies here. Vera Kuchinski is notable for her ambition, but she is exactly the opposite of stern. To accomplish a good deal of work and yet to have a perpetual smile, is quite a feat, isn't it? Activities: Chorus, Shorthand Clubg French Club. Viola Schuster Viola certainly can use her voice to advantage, and at many school affairs we have had the opportunity to listen to her. You see, Viola can sing, and also act. We have heard her at our minstrels, in Monsieur Beaucairej' and on other occasions. Her impersona- tions of her characters have often delighted us. Activities: Monsieur Beaucairen, Props and Paints: College Club: Shorthand Clubg Spanish Club, Glee Club C415 Minstre s 13, 45, Chorus. Kenneth F enn Just look again at his picture. Notice the high forehead, the intelligent ears, and the long hair. Yes he has all the characteristics of the accomplished musician. He fiddles around with the violin, and we must say that his fiddling is very good. But, like all other artists, he has not been confined to one line of activity. His impersonation of the Bishop in the Senior play was one that convinced us that, after all, maybe Finky was religious! Finky is as yet undecided as to whether to play for the Victor or the Vanquished Talking Machine Co. Activities: Orchestra C435 Glce Club, S. G. A.3 Senior Playg Class FO0tball. 51 Dorothy Tyler Dorothy is the girl with the sunny smile. We wouldn't recognize Dot if she weren't smiling. Dot is one of the members who come from out east. and to hear the stories she can tell about sliding in the winter, or something else, makes us jealous. We wouldn't miss having her present. Activities: Minstrelsg Shorthand Clubg Chorus. Elizabeth Church Elizabeth, more easily recognized as Dick is seldom seen without Phyllis Carlson. She likes about the same things that Phyllis does, too. By the snap- shots she has taken we know she has some very happy times. Dick likes good style, too, and her clothes show it. When she is around you are bound to have fun. Activities: Glee Club: Debating Societyg Minstrelsg Chorus: S. G, A,g Spanish Clubg Orchestrag Agassiz. Waller Fay just turn your eyes back to that face, again You would never dream that the owner of such a solemn face could be funny-real humorous, sometimes, would you? But he is. Meriden birds are also some- what jealous of Walter's singing abilities, and have threatened many times to depart for a place where there is not so much competition. Ac'i i'ies: Glee Clubg Chorusg Agassiz Association: Lieuten- ant R. O. T. C. Bertha Sleudlner Bertha knows all the intricacies of the business world from A to Z. Anything in that line is quickly and easily done. Bertha never comolains at what some are wont to call daily drudgery, and so it doesn't seem drudgery to her. May she always continue in that frame of mind! Activities: Shorthand Clubg Spanish Club: Chorus 52 Minnie F irsl Here we have our shorthand wizard! Minnie lost the opportunity of coming in first in a state contest by only one-quarter of a point. Some record! But Minnie comes first in fun, and in all kinds of jollity, in spite of her knowledge of the essentials of a good business woman. Her days are well balanced, you see. Activities: Minstrelsg Shorthand Club, Philip Cohen Well, now let me question him. This phrase has significance only to those who attended the Props and Paints play, and heard Phil say this after much delay. Phil is quite a musician, and can make noises on such instruments as the piano, drums, and saxophone. Phil was business manager of The Pennant, and did more than his share of work, exceptAwhen he had to go to the dentist's. Activities: Chorus, S. G. A., Business Manager Pennant, Orchestra: Glee Club, Debating Society: Props and Paints, Monsieur Beaucaireng End Man, Minstrels. Arline Gieenwood Arline is seldom harassed by the cares of this world. She always seems, fortunately, to have plenty of timeg this makes some of our more iiustering members envious, naturally. Arline's friends all mean a lot to her, and do they have fun? Picture the parties, etc.! Activities: Minstrelsi Chorus. Clara Weintraub Every class, it seems, is blessed with a hearty giggler, and in ours Clara Weintraub fills that office. When Clara laughs it makes the rest of us feel that we haven't fully appreciated a joke, because Clara enjoys it so much more than we do. But, on the other hand, she is the soul of ambition, Activities: Spanish Club, Shorthand Club. 53 Waller Weisleder On the left we have the picture of a person who could say more in one History class period than the average person would say in twenty lessons. His marks show it, though. We have the pleasure of pre- senting to you a most formidable list of achievements of Walter's. And lest we forget, it seems to us that Walter is quite a basketball star, having received his letter for participating in that somewhat vigorous pastime. Activities: Varsity Baskf-tballg Radio Clubg Glee Club: S. G. A.g Agassiz Society: Class Football and Baseballg Athletic Committeeg Minstrels. I one johnson lone is the personifxcation of neatness. Her hair is always exactly in place, and the papers she writes are models of neatness. Moreover, Ione never has to fear if anyone opens her desk, for her books and papers are arranged in pleasing order. We can well take les- sons in neatness from her. Madeline Cranshaw We were somewhat surprised at Madeline Cran- shaw. You see, she has taken a great interest in such deep things as physics and chemistry, and yet, al- though one would gather from that that she was a grave young lady-she bobbed her hair, making the total number of bobbed-hair young ladies present almost as large as the number of jokes we read each year in The Pennant. Activities: Girls' Basketballgjunior College Clubg Chorus C23 Eske! Falk We now will cast our opticals on a most bashful and inoffensive young man, Mr. Falk, by name. In any moment of embarrassment his face resembles our vice-president's hair, not curly but red. He is one of our blushing brides and is a firm supporter of that axiom- blush and the world blushes with you. Studies came easy to him but they went much easier, consequently he spent Wednesday, Thursday and Fri- day in the examination rooms. From all reports he enjoyed them immensely. 54 May Mead May can well establish a happy medium. She has ample time for jovialty with Frances Murphy, as well as sufhcient time for real business with Muzzey. May knows a pack of good stories, and it is hard to picture an honest-to-goodness frown on her face. But, we mention her happy stare. Activities: Shorthand Club: Spanish Society: Home Eco- nomics Cluh. Elmer Burgdorf Burg was nearly immune to the wiles and whims of the Senior girls. That is his proudest possession, and when we think of the price of sodas and candy, we less fortunate mortals envy him muchhyes, very much. But Burg was no back-number, so-to-speak, in the life here at High. First he had his name in the paper for being Junior Class president, then later for things too numerable to mention. His most foolish trick was to go to New York City during our spring vacation and get numonia. We'll let that pass. though. Elmer, as president of the Biniverate, spent most of his time in two places: in bed and in The Pennant room. Activities: President Junior Class: Circulation Manager Pennant and Annual: Chairman Program Committee: Chair- man Cilizenship Committee: Chairman Election Committee: President Radio Club 435: President Forum: Class Football: Lieutenant R. O. T. C. Esther Hirschfeld Kindly take one long and lasting look at Esther for she is class actress, a class dancer, and most of all. best gum chewer. We can prove the above by the following: First, she was leading man in Monsieur Beaucaire : Second, she has danced at minstrels and college club affairs: third, she chews gum everywhere, but mostly in the Shorthand Club play. We certainly got a happy surprise to see Monsieur Beaucaire acted so wonderfully. Activities: Debating Society: Chorus Cl, 25: Glee Club: Props and Paints C333 Monsieur Beaucaire : Shorthand Club: junior College Club: French Club: Minstrels 435. john Barnard We now have with us-! Johnny was the Hheap- big-chief of Company E in our deceased military organization. Johnny hung his hat .in the Physics Lab., and whenever there was any excitment going on one could usually find Johnny at the bottom of it. Activities: Captain Co. E, R. 0. T. C.: Class Football: Cheer Leader. 55 nt' - -ww is jack Cfoasdale To say that Jack was versatile would be putting it very light, indeed, since almost every activity at Meriden High has felt his impelling and enthusiastic influence. He played throughout the season as half- back on the eleven, and then shifted his activities to the stage, where he took part in both the Props and Paints and Senior plays. Through his genial nature and pleasing wit Jack has won a host of lasting friends. Activities: Editor of Legenda, Editor of Pennant, Editor of Blue Book, Varsity Football, Nothing But the Truth , Mon- sieur Beaucaire , S. G. A., Props and Paints Society, Class Prophet, Le Cercle Francais, Chairman Auction Committee, Sophomore Inter-Scholastic Debate, Debating Society, Sec- retary and Treasurer Radio Club, C33 Boys' Glee Club C351 Orchestra C331 End Man, Minstrels CSJ. 56 f' .2 lg. Qia ... V mf 'Ny QF. - - sv 'tl 1 if i ll 'W g 1 H. SALUTATORY FRANCES MURPHY Friends, the Class of 1922 welcomes you here tonight. In this hall, memorable for brilliant oc- casions similar to this, you have often heard the record of accomplishments performed. We hope that our exercises here tonight will please you, and that they will indicate to you that your efforts, your sacrifices, and your good will, which have ac- companied us during our four years at Meriden High School, have not been in vain. We are pleased to welcome you, our parents, who have, in a way, done more for us than all others to let us partake of the privileges we have enjoyed while here, and have made great sacrifices, even, that we might continue at school through the four years in order to gain a good education, which will play such an important part in our future lives. To you, our teachers, principal, superintendent, and members of the school board, we extend a most hearty welcome. With skill, effort and patience you have labored unceasingly to secure for us the best possible educational opportunities, and have succeeded in that respect. We appreciate Meriden 57 High School, and shall never forget what it has meant to us. We especially welcome you, the taxpayers of this community, who are responsible for this fine build- ing, these excellent facilities, and the many oppor- tunities offered to us which we have enjoyed throughout our course. Through hardships and difficulties you have kept up the light, unwilling to let go until you had placed every advantage within our grasp. And to you, our friends representing the citizens of Meriden, we say, Welcome A most sincere welcome we extend to you, the underclassmeniyou whose friendship has stood the test through times of stress and strain-a friend- ship too valuable to be broken even by absence or by years. In a short time you will fill the places we have occupied, and will in your turn participate in exercises similar to these, and we hope at that time your record will be one of splendid work and remarkable achievements. Again, good friends, we bid you Welcome . ,.,k Ladies and so forth: Q KF., :Kwai :fr if: ll:Q I X Q06 if ff ' esp. I iii! ii i ' :if f l L ll 1, , - ' A . . A M I u eg A --- .-5 ? CLASS HISTORY Part I MARIE QUINN To tell, or not to tell, that is the question. Whether it is wise to reveal the crimes and villain- ies of this noble assembly, Or to shirk the duty which has befallen me, and by shirking, Let you remain ignorant of the secrets of my classmates. Many of you people have, no doubt, followed the Class of '22 through its High School career. You saw us as wee, little, insignificant Freshmen, trampled on by the upper classmen. As Sophs and Juniors, you saw us accomplish many great things. As Seniors, we have set a good example for other classes to follow. Before we graduate, however, there are a number of things which the individuals have done which you know nothing about, and which must be revealed. As these individuals of whom I speak, are too bashful to tell you of these deeds themselves, they have asked me to do it for them. Of course, I am only too willing. The first member of this assembly whom I will introduce to you is the most popular boy in the class, our president, Howard Robison. Lefty is regarded very highly by all of his classmates because of his likeable disposition and class spirit. He has been very active in athletics, playing football, basketball and baseball. He was captain of basket- ball during his senior year and although he was handicapped because of his shoulder, everyone who saw him play knows of his remarkable ability as a basketball player. He has a trick shoulder, and every time he yawns he dislocates it. Lefty just loves to go to parties, especially surprise parties on George Lange. He has been very popular with the girls, and from reports, we should judge he ought to start a harem. Next let me introduce one of the tall girls of the class, Thelma Oefinger, otherwise known as Babe',. She looks like a quiet little girl, but looks are deceiving. Babe used to be greatly interested in Middletown, but lately her interest is in West Haven. She makes frequent visits to the Connec- ticut Company. I wonder why? Now let us look upon Amy Erickson. She is one of those rare students who receives five A's on her report, thus graduating with highest honor I fact, her marks were high enough to allow her to leave us in May to enter the business world. Amy was president of the Shorthand Club. Mary Slater. Mary is a very sweet girl, perhaps because most of her time is spent in the Star Con- fectionery. Mary says that Higgins milk is the best. Viola Schuster, the Class songster. She has a very sweet voice, which she used to advantage in the Girls' Glee Club and the minstrels. Viola was a member of the Junior College Club and the Short- hand Club. She displayed her ability as an actress in the Props and Paints play, Monsieur Beaucairef' Margaret Burke now stands before you. Peg never took anything seriously. She is always look- ing for a good time. It seems that every day she becomes more and CMoranj more interested in New Haven. West Haven is a nice place, also: isn't it, Peg? She was in the Glee Club, and sang in the minstrel chorus, Mary Bartholomew is a very studious Commer- cialite, who graduated with highest honor. She has been such a faithful worker during her four years at High School that we are sure she will be successful in her future undertakings. Next comes Blanche Dansereau. Blanche is one of the well-known and well-liked girls of the class. She has a rather I don't care fCareyJ way about her. Blanche is popular with the opposite sex. Her idea of a good time is attendance at as many dances as possible. Gwendolyn Toombs now commands your atten- tion. Although Gwen has been with us but two years she has won the admiration of all those with whom she has come in contact. She has come to us from Canada, and we are very glad to have her with us. Her chief interest is in Hartford. What's the attraction, Gwen? ll ll mmll.......,.,.. . ,Umm ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ff I Il f ui XL K W ,Mun Il llf lm l i . One of our Titian blondes, Madeline Cranshaw. Madeline has pursued her High School career very quietly, spending most of her spare time playing basketball. During her senior year she played guard on the varsity. Now comes Irene Quinn, the busiest girl in the class. Sally has served on so many committees, and been in so many societies, that it would take me too long to enumerate them. Oh, what a hard time she had trying to conduct those senior class meetings! She has also distinguished herself as an actress. She played the part of Monsieur Moly- neaux in Monsieur Beaucairef' and who will forget the hit she made as Mrs. E. M. Ralston in the Senior Play. Sally has a liking for chocolates, especially Lowney's. She admires tall, dark men. Here is Walter Connor. He is known to most of his classmates as Chuck , but to his intimate friends as Chacalote . Although a great deal of his time has been spent at the well-known cigar store, he has found time to play basketball and football. Chuck admires pretty names, especially Phyllis Next comes one of our lively girls, Beatrice Jacobson. Becky was a member of the Junior College Club and the Shorthand Club. She is not happy if she is not making noise, and she surely can make it. Becky is very good-natured and is well liked by her classmates. Her pet expression is, Hooray! tRayJ. Dorothy Minard's time has been taken up down in the gym with Miss Doyle. Judging from the letters she received from New Britain, however, there is evidently someone else who occupies some of her time. Dot is greatly interested in Wes- leyan. Mary Orehce. Oh, how she can talk! Whether there is anything to talk about or not, Mary keeps on talking. She always manages to express her opinion, whether it is called for or not. Next comes Gladys Pomeroy, Mrs. Gilbert's right-hand man. Gladys has given little of her time to social affairs at High School, perhaps because of her fondness for motorcycling and dancing in Durham. Are you sure there is no at- traction but dancing in Durham, Gladys? Oh, curses! tKurzl. Don't get excited, I am simply telling you Arline Greenwood's favorite expression. Arline has always thought more of a l llllllllllllunii good time than she has of her studies. At the football games Arline always wanted to give Ted- dies CTedJ for the team. Lois Healy, stand way up, so we can see you. Lois is the quietest girl in the class. She seldom speaks, and when she does, it is in such a soft little voice she can hardly be heard. Although she does not talk much, she does enjoy pulling certain people's hair. Esther Israel, the girl with the Mary Pickford curls. After a careful search I must confess that Esther has done nothing for which to get herself in wrong during her High School course. She is, however, a jolly good sport. Next let me introduce Bertha Johnson. Bert is always on hand at the social affairs of the school. She spends her summer vacations at East Hamp- ton, and from all reports she enjoys herself im- mensely. Bert is quite fond of reading and often- times has been heard to remark that her favorite book is Anderson's Fairy Tales. But reading is not her only pastime, for she likes to hike. especially through hills 'n dale fHinsdalel. Irene Ellis is next in line. Irene was president of Props and Paints, and displayed her acting ability in the Props and Paints play during her junior year. She is also one of Miss Clark's celebrated speakers. Irene is greatly attracted to Wallingford. At least she is so attracted to it that one afternoon she decided to take the afternoon off, and go down there. When she returned to school, the next day, she received the following week off. We don't know whether she spent the whole week in Walling- ford or not. Irene is always willing to follow a wise leader tWeislederJ. Daniel Marcantonio, the man with the patent- leather hair. Danny played quarterback on the football team, and how everyone enjoyed hearing him give those signals! Besides being a football palyer, Danny is quite an actor. He played in Monsieur Beaucaire' and in the Senior Play. He is well liked by a number of his classmates, but more so by himself. Katherine Dowling. Katherine was on both The Pennant and Annual staffs. She has spent a great deal of time perfecting herself in the art of tennis playing, and some day we expect to see her opposing Mrs. Molla Mallory. A little later she will entertain you with the Class Will. -of G7 N Y JK .. l A fflx 'bv C,-4 5511112-sk is I I l i1'i1T1 HI es 2 . ig' ' Q. 11111 gi 'QQ gi' gill Z ' -ei L ' A 'Ns D 1 T - Alberta Remington. Alberta must be an admirer of Lila Lee, for she has adopted her style of hair- dressing. She has not taken an active part in High School affairs. Elizabeth Church, popularly known as f'Dick . She was a member of the Shorthand Club, and sang in the minstrel chorus. The only initials of the alphabet which seem to interest Dick are R and V. CArvyJ. Agnes Killeen, one of the wittiest girls in the class. Her comic remarks have often caused a very quiet class to become quite the opposite. Her failure to make up sessions has kept Mr. Miller busy throughout the entire year. One of the best-natured girls in the class is Eileen McGuire. Dukey has the most musical laugh that anyone has ever laughed, and I do not think that there are any of her classmates who would not recognize it when they heard it. Dukey has a weakness for musical comedies, but her favorite seems to be the O'Brien Girl . We wonder if it is the comedy or the name which has attracted her. She recommends Tufts college to prospective col- lege students. Robert Tennant. Bob is the money man of the class, in other words, the Class Treasurer. He is, also, the only boy to graduate among the twelve highest in class and we are indeed very pround of him. Helena Booth. You could never find Helena in the building after 2:35. She had a great dislike for the building or a desire to do her homework. If it was the latter she is quite like the rest of us. Oh, yes! Grace Freeman, our Valedictorian. Although Grace has been interested in practically all the activities of the school, she has come out at the top of her class, holding the highest honor that could come to a High School student. Her favorite color is pink tSpinkJ. Charlotte Lancraft is a very quiet and dignified girl. You might be quite surprised to hear that Charlotte has parties, and is interested, somewhat, in the male sex, particularly Howards and Pauls QHoward Paulj. Gaze upon one of the slim girls of the class, Mary Warmbier! Mary is quite a violinist, having played in the M. H. S. symphony orchestra. We have been unable to discover what she does with the rest of her spare time. John Riccio. John is a champion boot blacker. I didnlt say bootlegger, but bootblacker. But that is not all, he is a Latin shark, and that is more than can be said about a number of people. He can give interesting oral themes about his ancestors. For further particulars ask someone who was in his third-year English class. Bella Slemovitz has a pretty bobbed head. Don't you agree? Bella has a pleasing disposition, and is well liked by her classmates. She believes that as you are only young once, you had better make the most of it, and she does. She has always received good marks, and has caused her teachers little trouble. Bertha Steudtner, another Titian blonde. Bertha has worked diligently for four years, and is graduat- ing with high honor. Although she has been faith- ful to her studies, she never misses a good time. Ada Swatkins has pursued her way through High School very quietly, we should say too quietly. She evidently believes that Children should be seen and not heard. The Weintraub sisters, Clara and Minnie. Clara's favorite pastime is arguing. It makes little dif- ference to her what the argument is about. Minnie gas spent the greater part of her time with her ooks. Rae Kessler is a little girl, but by no means quiet. She is always in a hurry, and is never without something to do. She has a weakness for sugar, and the finer CFinerj it is the better she likes it. Sam Ross. I am sure you will agree that if a census had been taken, Sam would have been voted Class Midget. He was quite taken with 'tlreneu at one time. Of course, I mean the musical comedy. Sam says that he is tired of foxtrottingg he would rather waltz CWalshJ. Frances Murphy, the Salutatorian of '22, Fran- ces has received such high marks, so continously during her four years at M. H. S., that we can only wonder at it. She has shown her ability to give correct answers in all of her classes. I take pleasure in introducing Mary Coleman, who has an enviable supply of auburn hair and a blush to match it. Mary is our vice-president, and undoubtedly the most popular girl in the class. She has played on the Girls' Basketball Team for two years, much to the disadvantage of her op- ponents. She kept herself in condition by trotting every day. Mary made a big hit in the Senior Play as Mabel Jackson. A High School dance . fhhl' X f'i.Y,f-f- X ffm' . Q 'V' ' fx S l ll llllllllllllllllllnlimit . lliuuanlfllllfllllllllllilly l l ll IuIun lI ........ ...,., sl uu l I 'Ill !f . I l would not be a dance if Mary were not present, and according to the official doortender, her attend- ance at the social affairs has been perfect. She has recently become interested in machinery, particu- larly clocks tGlockj. Mary has been so active throughout her High School career that her deeds, if recorded, would fill CPhil5 a book. She hasn't committed any crimes tGrimesJ, you understand. Mae Meade is another of our witty girls. Mae usually leaves the building soon after school closes, but while she is here she furnishes amusement for her classmates by her remarks. Mae doesn't believe in making up sessions. Vera Kuchinski has always been energetic and studious. She has done nothing which was bad enough to throw herself into prominence. She was a member of the Shorthand and French Clubs. Dorothy Tyler. Smile, Dot , and show us those pretty dimples. She is a firm believer of the proverb, Laugh and grow fat. She was inter- ested in athletics, and was always on hand when the W. H. boys played here. There must have been a reason. Dot's attention has lately been attracted to Middletown. Of course, it isn't the asylum. She prefers a Chandler car. I wonder why? Behold, Mr. Arthur Akeson! Art is one of the best-natured boys in the classg therefore, one of the best liked. Art very successfully managed the Junior Prom last year, and football this year. He is our idea of a manager. Of course I am not insinuating- He is a clever actor, and displayed his ability as such when he scored such a decided hit in the difficult role of Mr. E. M. Ralston in Nothing But the Truth. He played basketball on the second team, and it is rumored that he made one thrilling basketMat practice. Ione Johnson has caused her teachers little trouble. She is full of fun, and always on hand when there is a good time going on. She has not been greatly interested in High School activities. We have heard her say that she prefers Schneider's ketchup. There must be a reason. Edith Stayman is a demure and dignified young lady. Her classmates have not learned any of her weaknesses for she has given them the chance to kl'1?W her by her quietness and retiring disposition on y. Leo Wilder, captain of the football team of his senior year, has made a remarkable reputation as a smashing, dashing fullback, and is considered one of the best in the state. He is not only a dashing 4 I A ' fullback, but also a dashing autoist. Leo's favorite pastime is trying to play a joke on someone. How about the joke he played on Cappacio? Ethel Stratton arrives from the wilds of South Meriden. The fact that she spends a great deal of time on the trolleys, coming and going, probably accounts for her failure to take part in High School activities. Elizabeth Augenfeld has a bountiful supply of bobbed hair, and a rainy day doesn't take the curl out of it, either. Betty is another member of the famous High School orchestra. Allow me the great pleasure of introducing to you, Lawrence Miller Dawson, otherwise known as Cutie -quite a Htting nickname, what? Law- rence was the manager of the Senior Play, and he was some manager, we'll admit. Take that any way you wish. Cutie played basketball on the varsity, and was a great hindrance to his opponents. Many times during a game he would make a dying leap up the wall. He didn't favor us by jumping through the basket, as we hoped he would, although he almost accomplished the deed in the Yale All- Star game. Cutie was another attendant at George Langefs surprise party. For further particulars consult the patient himself. He was president of the S. G. A., captain of Company A, a member of The Pennant and Annual staffs, besides doing a number of things which I think better not to relate. Later he will prove his ability as an orator. Jeanette Israel is another Commercialite who has taken a very small part in High School affairs. She has never caused her classmates or teachers any trouble. Next let me introduce to you three North Haven- ites: Jane, Nora, Mabel Halligan. These girls are often envied by their Hrst-period classmates be- cause they arrive when the recitation is about to end. They, however, have the misfortune to miss chapel on Monday mornings. Jane has studiei Household Arts with great interest, and she can make a layer tAllairej cake to perfection. Nora is interested in Wallingford. We have not found out what the attraction is. Mabel, as you will agree, is one of the prettiest girls of '22, Now look upon Emma Sternberg. Emma made a very good reputation as a star forward on the Girl's Basketball team for two years, besides being captain of the team one year. Emma was also leading lady in the Senior Play, and vice-presi- dent of the S. G. A. Aside from all this she has not . . . ,Af-V ,, .,. ., V, .. Mx' qgm gf f oo- A neil 11,'Li! fl 557 63:19 QQ Q I g 4, ,f l , 1 -. -,g- M v rf Q .D 41:1 ,,,,, -w ll, neglected her studies, as she is one of the twelve highest students in the class. Her favorite song is Cutie . By the way, she is thinking of moving on to Howard Avenue. Mabel Hackbarths giggle has often disturbed a quiet and peaceful classroom. She is always ready to giggle, whether there is a jo-lie C,l0eJ or not. Elmer Burgdorf, A. B. KA. B. stands for Absolute Bachelorj Obadiah was circulation manager of The Annual and Pennant. When The Pennant X 6 :Ek 11 ' 5 'E . staff had a social meeting Elmer and the editor usually managed to have a private party before the other members arrived, entirely suited to their tastes. Elmer has had many a thrilling swim at Black Pond. He admires coal men tColemanJ with auburn hair. The Pennant room would. if it could, tell a number of tales which I cannot relate. He will, as my co-partner, continue the work which I have tried to begin. 1 s -. iff 5 QP' I I ,O ' . W 62 c , fff a , , In I lllllllllllllllf Mllllllllllllllllllmmm .....,. O Illllllllhi illlllllllllll I G CLASS HISTORY Part II ELMER BURGDORG I have been waiting for this chance for such a long time that I do not think I shall defer it any longer bya lengthy introduction. I shall, therefore, proceed. Behold, Mr. Jack Croasdale, the man of a thousand loves and intrigues, editor of The Annual and The Pennant, leading man of the Senior Play, football star-in a word was The man of the the Class. Hunka also enjoyed that midnight ride to New Haven, May hrst. His father, however, sent the nurse girl for him the next morning. Here we have, as our next specimen, Miss Vic- toria Attarian. Member of the famous Virgil class. By the way. she was the only one that could ever remember the full length of the lesson. Victoria is credited with some very wild tales and thrilling oral themes. She is also a faithful reader of our leading beauty magazines. Next we have Captain John Barnard, our ladies, man. John has a good number of friends among the students, but especially among those of the weaker sex. John's learned to smoke, all by himself, on his fountain pen. Rocco Caruso, the Latin shark, stands before you. Carus has been of the quiet and retiring type. Rocco, besides receiving A's in most of his subjects, has also received an MH in football. -Mabel Fenn is one of our very well-behaved girls who was granted one week's leave of absence kecause of her extraordinary conduct. Mabel has spent a good part of her time looking after her capricious little brother, Kenneth. Berlin French, the man-about-town, waits for recognition. Berlin's steely looks and emotional lines in the Senior Play caused quite a thrill. Ber- lin's economical nature prompted him to purchase a fleece-lined tie to save the price of a muffler. Everett Keeney now stands ready for inspection. Everett never did have much to say, even in classes, but what he did say was usually to the point. The Siamese twins themselves-Abie Rosenberg and Maurice LandmanAwhenever you see one you're bound to hear the other. They talk inces- santly, and argue on and on until their hands get tangled. Both show very keen business ability as well as oratorical. Senator William Neebe shows his noble brow. Too bad that you can't see his feet. they're the best part of him. Bill has quite a bit of musical ability, as he exhibited in the orchestra for three years. Lois Parrette, member of a nefarious trio, and manager of the Girl's Basketball team. Lois registered in the library, much to Miss Stowell's distress. Some hold that Lois's bobbed hair was due to style, others contend that it was due to a misplaced wad of chewing gum. Another pair presents itself, Hillis Remington and Stanley Rees. Good things Cthey say? come in small packages, but then, so does poison. Hillis is known for his invincible grin, and Peanut for his fluent and somewhat envied use of the vernacular , Grace Cloonan, the studious, now rises for your approval. Grace is apparently of a retiring dis- position, but Dame Rumor has it that Grace is some flirt. Miss Cloonan expects to be a teacher some day. Marian Kay is a great talker, and it's worth your ears to indulge in a conversation with her. But Marian got her chance to talk all right on the Varsity debate team. Marian, by the way, is one of our honor students. Miss Olson has Hlled the ofhce of clerk in the Council with all the dignity becoming such an ofhce. Gladys has passed her four years retiringly and diligently. It has always been a wonder to the meeker maidens of M. H. S. how Katherine Bergen is able to keep Clarence, Dick, and Harry apart. Kath- erine always was a happy-go-lucky girl, and was very well liked throughout the class. David Bristol, our artist, poet and rough-neck, confesses that he never could get along with his studies, but then, this probably is only an eccen- tricity granted all gifted and talented people. Anthony Capaccio. a member of both Pennant and Annual staffs, is a very industrious sort. He is very willing. and is always helping someone or another. Tony expects to enter the business world. 4 V 'N , -mi iii!-:Ii-K 1' ' 'gl I ls 3 R Tf1'i1 f' : sy. igiiil of fake ,Q V . , ef A i I ' A We . 94,-4 I Will the lady answering to the name of Frances Campbell stand forth. Frances carried away a medal in shorhand and, as we hear, she is very adept at tennis. She is interested, however, in Brookside Park for something besides the courts. Art Cunett, the school cartoonist, rises to the occasion. Art has been captain of baseball, and a lieutenant in the R. O. R. C. Art has a crowd of friends, due to his sunny nature, but those that know will say that Art could get mulish. Edward Dwyer, or Red,,' was a very quiet fellow, and few knew that he was about until Snowball broke loose with a few eye-openers in football. Minnie First was the terror of all Hunpreparedf' students. Some people say that Minnie often saw the wee small hours of the morning over her books. May she find her just reward! Edna Gorr is another one of those studious girls. Edna made her-dramatic debut at chapel in the glayi of the missing letters. Edna is also a tennis en . Jonasl' Hogan towers aloft before you. john has agitated the Commercial course for four years. Jonas is reputed to have gone further Cyou understand the furtherp in his Lizzie than any one else ever dared to. Mildred Kiniry is one of those retiring maidens who has never been known to flirt, or receive any one of the various office cards. She is well liked by all her teachers, and is no mean student-there, Mildred, how's that? You see, Mildred insisted that I give her a good report, and far be it from me to incur any womanis wrath. Walter Fay! Just as he emerges from the beauty parlors! Walter, always a gay dawg, adheres to the doctrine of live and let live. Walt is a sergeant in the R. O. T. C. Francis Hogan, class songster, has been in the chorus for three years. That may seem like fame, but the only bad thing about it was that he didnlt confine his singing to the chorus, entirely. Anna Kryzaminski thought that she could kid the whole school along, and get away with it, but the scandal columns have it that meek little Anna has a few interests in Stamford. Eh, what, Anna? Elsie Larsen now deigns to look upon you. Elsie has pursued her four year's course rather quietly, but you should have seen Elsie run that terrible History class during Miss Foskett's absence-f Now you stop! The man of the tango hair and henna beard, the honorable Frederick Lingner. f'Red has become famous in basketball and as school banker. Al- though Fredls hair is red, he has one of the sunniest dispositions of any one, Don't think that because Red has that maidenly blush that he is immune to the wiles of the opposite sex. Here you have none other than Anna O'Neil. Anna never raised her voice above a whisper in all her four years, and kept to herself most of the time because, as she says, she thinks her own com- pany most pleasing. Rose Pierson never took much interest in affairs at High-not saying of course that she didn't have interests elsewhere. Rose had the iron audacity to get up in the English Class, in the presence of the great Binivirate and other notable men, and denounce the entire opposite sex. Linda Ruiieth was such a good student that she was allowed to accept a position with the Bliss Company for the last three months and graduate. Linda has worked hard throughout her four years, and deserves her reward. Beaulah Thompson now stands before you. Belle, as she was more commonly known, is another member of our quiet clan, and has the honor of never having once got excited. Slim and slender Mona Walsh has the unique distinction of being the one and only girl play manager, and I might add that Mona was most successful. Miss Walsh is also a member of that Amazon society known as the Ladies' Rifie Club. Gladys White has been rather quiet throughout her four years. The slight droop in her shoulders is due to the great amount of work she did for The Pennant. Don't worry, Gladys, I'll never tell. Leona Spicer arises with all becoming dignity. She has been of the studious type, also. Leona scandalized everybody, however, when she shame- lessly pranced forth with a pair of vampish ear-rings, You're lucky that Phil Cohen is here tonight, and not at the dentist's. Take heed, ye little freshies, and never use the dentist as an excuse. because Phil has killed it. CThe excuse, not the ,dentist.j Phil was business manager of ,The Pen- nant. Meek and modest little Charlotte Gollnick now shrinks from your gaze. She has been one of the best little workers of the class, and has never had too much work to do something else. The class may well be proud of Charlotte, our Class Poet and high-honor student. . llll iw ' ll lll t l l . Esther Penheld demands our attention for a moment. Etta confesses a weakness for the hand- some young debators that visit us occasionally. Esther is also somewhat of a basketball fanfwhen Shes not tripping off to Southington or Middle- own. Inez Smith has slung many a hot dog in her day, in the lunch room. But Inez could toss a basketball as well as a Weenie Inez is interested in chemistry, and also decided to take up Art May Hrst. Phyllis Carlson, another maiden with shorn tresses. Phyllis is a popular girl of the class. and is well liked by all. Phyl seems to have fully enjoyed her High School career. Brown seems to be her favorite color. Please look the other way so that you won't embarrass George Lange, who now blushes as though.we'd caught him steeling sheep. Hen- rietta is one of those quiet boys, but as Pluto was wont to sayeyou'd be surprised! joe Symanski our inter-class athlete. Joe, besides upholding the class in all athletics, also lost himself occasionally in Virgil's Aeneid. Joe has been rather quiet, but has let us know that he was still with us, now and again, by a hearty roar. Speaking of joe immediately brings to may mind another member of our class in the person of none other than Twig Toohey. Twig has a habit of mumbling something tl don't know whatb under his breath every time he gets excited. Twig livencd the Chemistry class some this year. Kindly note Ted Brigham's corrugated hair. Ted is another one of our gallants who roams the Hall in quest of some fair damsel in distress. Teddy never could see any sense in a bachelors life. He is our hatless wonder. t Mildred Childs and Minnie Iloffarth have en- Joyedtmany a giggle together. Mildred is the detective who unearthed the Uhooch scandaln in the C.P.IV.B. English class, and brought a prom- inent memberuto confessf Don't blush. Harold. Mm is a Hicks prize winner and a bicycle en- thusiast. Elsie Looby demands your attention in a deep bass voice. Elsie has sold more doughnuts than she has hairs on her head. Oh. no! Elsie, don't get excited. I'm not reflecting upon your ambrosial locks! Elsie hails from South Meriden. Tenshun-honk! Major Rohan. Doug's wear- ied look is due to two things, mainly: First, the military campaigns encircling the school, and second. his trials as manager of the basketball team. I say mainly, because I know that there was another contributing cause too delicate to mention here. Dorothy Sackett, our premiere danseuse, likes the little village of Berlin, and thinks that it's some place. Dorothy has embellished several program- mes of the students with her dancing ability. Miss Sackett never could beat the clock in the morning. Walter Weisleder, another one of our handsome athletes. Walt is also one of our settled bachelors, and the proud possessor of an M in basketball. Little Kenneth Fenn has shown you the only wild and woody pompadour in captivity. Kenneth has let neither his studies nor his observant sister keep him from his pursuit of pleasure. Fink is a prominent exponent of tl1e White Sweater Associa- tion. Bennie Kolbin, another songster of the chorus. Bennie was also a member of both Pennant and Annual staffs. Bennie is said to have a weakness for Pearl rings. Esther Hirschfeld, our class actress, took the part of a man in the Props and Paints play most admirably. Esther, however, got the wanderlust in the hot days of May, and took a little vacation for herself. Miss Pearl Tonkonow, another actress of note, was a member of both Pennant and Annual staffs. Pearl was lost once, and where do you suppose she was found? Down in the coalbin tKolbinD! Well, the idea, Marie Quinn! Who would have thought it? Marie is another quiet Commercialite. Oh, my, yes! Marie has a quintet of admirers out of every five boys. Miss Quinn is of a somewhat violent disposition, sorry to say, which resulted in a little fray, and hence the bobbed hair. l 65 ll' f 'Nw M 1? NV Jar! Iii igs, , ' , ,,.., . - In !E'-Zfsin E ff-.-f - my X - , 'I s of .A ' g :: . '-F-li 1 CLASS WILL Part I BENJAMIN KOLBIN Ladies and gentlemen, relatives, friends, and sweethearts Cperhapsj, of the Class of 1922, if you have tears, prepare to shed them now, for mine is a solemn duty this evening, that of reading to you the last will and testament of the Class of 1922. But before I begin, I wish to relate a strange little tale, and I may add, one that will undoubtedly turn out to be profitable to many of you. While on a tour of the world, I happened to stop at the Philippine Islands, at Manila. The day being a very hot one, I decided to take a motor boat ride for a while on the ocean. Soon I was out on the water, away from the heat, enjoying myself as only a true man of leisure can. Then by chance 9-I repeat, by pure chance-I saw something bob- bing up and down in the calm sea. I sailed near, and took the object out-it was a large closed bottle, inside of which there was a paper. I broke the bottle open, and here is what I took out: this envelope, upon which are the words, Will of Class of 1922. I did not open the envelope, but on the contrary, hurried back to land, and made arrange- ments to return to the United States, and then to Meriden, so as to assemble you people at the read- ing of the will. And so this evening I have under- taken to read what the envelope contains. On September 7, 1918, we the Class of 1922 set forth on a four years' cruise to seek such knowledge as would enable us to follow the various professions of the world for which we shall be best suited. We set sail-the day was bright, the sun shining in all its glory, a more wonderful day could not be asked or. The first year we sailed hither and thither, with- out a master to steer our ship, hoping that we would not be wrecked. However, as the second year came around there arose a man, who through the means of much scheming, made himself boss supreme and navigator of our ship. However, we forgive him, as he ruled both wisely and kindly. . Well, the days passed into months, the months into years, and the time soon neared when our trip was. to end Cat that time we were in the Southern PHCIFICD. Yes, we had acquired that knowledge for which we had been seeking. But alas, one night a great storm arose which wrecked our vessel! We took to the boats, and when dawn came, we saw, near by-landgiwe arrived there, and then thanked God for our miraculous escape. for not a soul was lost. Later that day we explored the islnd, finding fruit, which we ate: and also discovering that the island was inhabited. Our joy of the moment was short-lived, as one of our members, a daring mane- Red Lingner by name, spied upon the inhabitants, and reported back with the news that they were cannibals and were preparing to attack us at dawn, as their king wanted some tender meat for breakfast. We resolved to escape in our boatsg but on arriving at the shore, discovered that they were gone! Our doom was sealed: the end was near. So with sorrowing hearts we waited for the dawn. However, at the advice of our leader we appointed a committee of two to draw up our last will and testament. This will, we put in a bottle, and tl'rew this bottle into the sea, hoping that some day, perhaps, someone would pick it up and see' the contents. For it is our wish that our belongings. etc., be given to certain relatives and friends as memory gifts of the Class of 1922. To Mr. Bacon we leave our everlasting friend- ship, and may success follow him forever. To Mr, Merrill we leave the hope that he will follow in Mr. Hawley's footsteps, and become supervisor, or rather a father, to next year's Fresh- man class. To the Freshmen we leave plenty of yeast cakes, so that they can grow large and strong, and not look like infants. To Mr. Miller we leave John Bones Red Barry, who can help him in rounding up pupils having sessions to serve. We also make the following individual bequests: I, Slim-and-graceful Mona Walsh, bequeath to the Hicksville Museum at Yalesville, Conn., the gigantic skeleton of Sam Ross, on condition that the oflicials go after it and place it on exhibition. I, Mark Antony Kid Capaccio, bequeath my lighting ability to Charles Hinsdale. I, I'm-as-big-as-a-peanut Stanley Ross, be- queath one of my famous peanuts, to Elephant Lady Fatima at the Wallingford Zoo. 66 lllllllllllllllllll llll ll illllm lllllll lll m ' T I Hi l l Lumul ll ll lllllllnlnul... ..... I, Arline Greenwood, bequeath to Mary Baldwin my most precious possessions, a book, entitled, My Nightly Walks with Ted Kurzf' II, I-love7jazz Eileen McGuire, bequeath to Tillie Orentlicherman, the full right to go to La Bal Tambarxnn every Saturday night, and enjoy herself as well as I did. I, Quiet-as-a-mouse Gladys Olsen, bequeath my seat in the Advanced Bookkeeping room to Florence Farrell, with the hope that she will enjoy lierself more with the boys there than I did. I, 'Never-lastf Minnie First, bequeath my rep- utation as champion stenographer of Meriden High School to Fred Chance, with the hope that he will live up to my expectations. We, the Siamese Twins, Abraham Rosenberg and Morris Landman.. bequeath our title, real estate. money, love affairs, etc., etc., to Sam Cohen and Joe Rosenberg. I, Don't-youjknow-I'm-a-poet Dave Bristol, bequeath my agility to compose poems to Elsie Perkms, May she have better luck than I did. I, I-love-the-ladies Ted Brigham, bequeath to Ruth Hall. the memory of my undying love for her, and the wish that after my death she remain single. I, .Bella Slemovitz, bequeath to next year's bank cashier my Rolls-Royce, so that next year's cashier won t have to walk to the bank. I, Frederick 'fRed Lingner, bequeath my auburn scalp to the Science Department of Meriden High School, as an example of a perfect one hundred per cent one. I, Berlin Oswald' French, bequeath to the Freshman class the information that my father was the big fellow who ran the school store. I, Freckles Francis Hogan, bequeath to ,Ion Barry. my U hard-earned reputation as the most beautiful hick of the Class of 1922, with the hope that Bones .acquires the same position in his class. H I, Rose Pierson, bequeath my love for Bridgeport small men to Esther Jacobson. Good luck, Esther. I, Mary Bartholomew, be ueath l to Catherine Gustafson. q my C evemess I, f'Beaut1ful Blanche Dansereau, bequeath my position as Harold C. Hall's assistant to any Junior girl who wishes to help a nice young man. I, Igam-so-smart Mabel Hackbarth, bequeath my ability to discuss United States History to ggscllla Allworth. I hope she can do as well as I 1 . C II lIlIIIIIllIlu1unl..., qllllllllllllll I, I-am-a-vamp Phyllis Carlson, bequeath my reputation as the only girl who could vamp the boys, and get away with it, to Hedwig Panas. May she do the same. I, Know-it-all Walter Daniel J. Fay, bequeath to Dave Fleming the memory of that memorable ride to North Haven. Beware, Dave, don't at- tempt the same. I, Snowball Edward Dwyer, bequeath my ambition to be a model to any Junior boy who thinks he can compare with me 1n beauty. I, Lois Healy, bequeath to Hilda Perkins the in- formation that I could run a typewriter better and faster than she could. We the Dolly Sisters, Anna Krezminski and Vera Kuchinski, bequeath to Lillian Brozie a copy of our latest book entitled. How to Conquer the Heart of Man. Undoubtedly she w1ll obtain valuable information from it. I. Heine Groh Art Cunett, bequeath my base- ball and artistic ability to Philip Grossman, with the hope that he will be as graceful as I was. I, Farmerette Gladys Pomeroy, bequeath my picture to the Rogues Gallery, as an example of a modern farm girl. We, the Weintraub Kids, Clara and M1nn1e,,be- queath our ability to criticise everybody. 6SIJ6Cla11y during class time, to any two junior girls who wish to become as popular as we were. I, History-shark Ethel Stratton, bequeath my ability to act as discussion leader during history period to Elizabeth Doody, with the hope that she will follow my example, and call on her friends to recite-only when she knows that the are prepared. I, Senator William Neebe, mighty dictator of C.P.1v.B. English Class, .bequeath to France Grimes the right to set up a d1ctatorsh1D 3150- May he rule his class with an iron hand, as I have done. I, Bab -e es Elizabeth Augenfeld, bequeath . Y Y my innocent look to Betty May- However, may the Lord now protect the men. I, John Jonas Hogan, bequeath to the school at large the information that the color of my hair is also red, and further bequeath to Harry Fontan- ella my ford, in which we spent many happy hours. I Monsieur Beaucaire Esther Hirschfeld, be- queath to Philis Crooke my aCfiHE ability, aljfi also leave her a copy of my latest song, entitled, Daw- son, Where Art Thou Now! ii: :i:x - , ,..,. -, - A., 'WAV' -..WH - Q-, - 7--k--Y-f - an Y. , ' I - j 1 ' 9 t'.'lQl - mga 'H -if fees - '1' M, l ,54 f l F - .X AZQA I fa' I e ' 4 is - L N it me -we I, Say-it-to-music Catherine Bergen, bequeath to Bertha Desmond and her friend', the right to use the famous bench I used to sit on at Hanover Park. I, Rae Kessler, bequeath to Dave Donovan all my written excuses for being late, as I have heard that Dave is sadly in need of some new ones. I, Majah Douglas Rohan, bequeath to the High School Library my book, entitled, Campaigns I have Won and Lost While Commanding the Meriden R. O. T. C. I, Skinny Jeanette Israel, bequeath my ath- letic ability to Frances Knopp. May she break as many records as I did. AI, f'Galli-Curci Mildred Childs, bequeath my nightingale voice to Philip Saleski, as his upper chords are sadly in need of repair. I, Gladys Gussie Pf' White, bequeas to Jean- ette Russell my interest in Middletownf' How- ever, Jeanette needn't have any fear, as he is perfectly sane. I, Brave-and-bold Beaula Thompson, bequeath my ability to talk softly to Charles Brewer. May he follow my example. I, Anna O'Niel, bequeath my position as Mr. French's private stenographerf' to Catherine Heike, on condition that Catherine follow my successful policy of typewriting important letters incorrectly. I, Frances Campbell, bequeath a broken heart to Louis Pierce, as I have heard that Cliffy is great on mending hearts. ' I, Beatrice Becky Jacobson, bequeath to Harold Perry my love -for a certain piazza Crown Street. I, Daddy-long-legs Sam Ross, bequeath to Big Bill, the Freshman Wonder my ability to wrestle Les Coggins. OH I, ''Can't-make-my-eyes-behave'' Dot Tyler, be- queath my ability to wink at the boys to Florence Powers, with the hope that Florence won't spoil her eyes, as I have done. I, A'Borrow-without-returning'' Mary Orehce, bequeath to Christine Arnold my ability to borrow pencils from the fellows and never return them. I, Marie Sable Jackson Quinn, bequeath my ability to obtain a new fellow every fortnight to Florence Bendfeldt. May she have easy pickings. 68 I, f'Always-smiling Linda Ruflcth, bequeath my sunny disposition to Louis Cunett, as Louis always acts grouchy, I. Chuck Walter Connor, bequeath to Otto Novakowski a book on Scandal which hc may read to his heart's content, as I have heard about Otto's fame in the Meriden High School Librzu'y . I, Thelma Thermos Oefinger, bequeath to Miss Pickard my shorthand notes, that were always done during Commercial Law Period, when Mr. Chap- pell wasn't looking. I, ''Did-you-see-me-do-that Leo Wilder, be- queath my knowledge of English to Stanley Papciak, and also leave to anyone that is interested, the in- formation that I was the school pestf, I, t'Keep-quiet Minnie Hoffarth, bequeath to the Child Welfare League all the pennies that were dropped down my back during History period. I, Joe Symanski, bequeath to Raymond Fay a set of Jesse James stories, which he can read in his registration room during the three minute periods, and in the library during his study periods. I, Dog-masterw Philip Cohen, the fellow with the hair grease, of C.P.IV.B. English Class, be- queath to Ralph Glock my ability to discuss the topic of Dogs, especially the Nebean type. I, Bud Elsie Looby. bequeath to Ada Pooley my knowledge of chemistryg and further leave to any Junior girl that wishes it, my job in Mueller's Bakery-that of biting the holes in the doughnuts, I, Wasn't-that-funny Iona Johnson, bequeath to Anthony Barcavich a volume of the terrible jokes that I have told to the girls in my registra- tion room, for I fear that Antony is sadly in need of some new ones. I, Oh, I'H-do-it-tomorrow Kathryn Dowling, bequeath my love of leisure to any Junior girl who has a sincere love for all of nature's doings, especially the spring fever. I, Margaret Burke, bequeath to Elsie Sloane, my knowledge of Law , so that in case of any trouble Cas for example: breach-of-promise, etc.,5 she will know how to act. Now, I must stop: I cannot read any further, for my heart is too full. Words cannot express my sorrow, but my duty had to be done. However, my co-partner, Miss Kathryn Dowling, will read the remainder of the will. I give way to her. lllllllll l Illlm lllll l ll llllll w i i if KATHRYN DOWLING I now take up the mournful work Mr. Kolbin has begun, and with brimming eyes and trembling voice I make the final bequests of my departing classmates. May they ever serve as reminders of the memory of those now bygone days. Our only request, when we are gone, is to shed a tear o'er our vacant places. . We, the Class of 1922, leave to the Freshmen our illustrious example, and the hope that they will try to follow in our glorious footsteps. We, the girls of the class, leave also to our sister Freshmen our earrings, the hair we cut off, and other miscellanious articles to be pawned to buy stockings for them Cso many of them seem to need them, poor thingslj To Mrs. Gilbert we leave all our confiscated rubber balls, to amuse the many Freshmen who drape themselves around the ofhce. Now, we make our individual bequests: I, Cleopatra Attarian, leave my never-heard- before line and my romantic love affairs to Corrine Cadieus. I, ''Coat-where-you-going-with-the-kid'' Barnard, leave my military overcoat Cthe graceful sweeping one that modestly hides my beautiful ankles,j to the Street Cleaning Department. They have en- joyed the benefit of it, all year. I, Take-things-easy Coleman, leave my much admired tresses to any poor Sophomore who has to spend the night with paper curlers sticking in her ears. I. Twig Toohey, bequeath to Fred Chance my love for history in particular, and all subjects in general. I, Lois ,lane Parrette, leave some of my poetic attempts to The Pennant in case they run a Why editors-go-crazy issue. I, George Henrietta Lange, leave my schoolgirl complexion and maiden name to Frank Grimes. I, I'm-so-quiet Keeney, leave my love for the larlies to l'lnl Saleski. I, ''I.'m-some-debatern Gollnick, leave a few of my brains to the Juniors. I, ''Well,-I-don't-looked-starved Warmbier, leave my love of oral themes to Ruth Hall. 'I, Ye-Editor Croasdale, leave my many activ- ities to anyone who thinks he can keep up with them. I, I''Just-watch-me-sell-tickets'' Smith, leave my position as hot dog purveyor to Elizabeth Doody. ' -I, Vampish Larson do will and bequeath my un- lailing good humor to anyone who thinks he needs it. I, Never-have-grouch Spicer, leave my position as Miss Stowell's right-hand man to Ada Pooley. I, Aren't-I-wicked Kay, leave my pair of red earrings and my Vampish ways to Stuey Stockwell. We, the Trimvirate, Mabel, Nora, and Jane Halligan, leave our permission to stroll into class at the close of the recitation to anyone who wishes to take up his abode in North Haven. I, Rebecca Esther Israel leave my' wonderful curls to anyone who is repentmg having bobbed her hair. I, Meek-as-Moses Gorr, leave my love for ghost stories to Florane Crook. I, Never-ruffiedn Cloonan, leave my sweet ways to Veronica Dumark. I, I've-got-opinions-of-my-own'' Booth, leave my quiet ways to Jeanette Russell. tMay she make good use of them.j I, 'tBanty Killeen, leave my aspiration to be a movie queen to Margaret Reardon. I, On-with-the-dance Kiniry, leave my argu- ments for Ireland to Helen Barry. I, Some-jumper Cranshaw, leave my place on the basketball team to Catherine Connaughton. I, ''Never-speak-out-of-myturn'' Ericson, leave some ol my A's to ,Ianice Currier. We, l'Mocha-and-Java Murphy and Mead, leave our inseparable companionship to any two who can stick as we have. I f'Mrs. Ralston Quinn, leave a few of my activ- ities to Priscilla Allworth. I, Quiet-as-a-mousef Remington, leave my un- obtrusive ways to Adelaide Hennion. I7 ' lk K5 fur: A .aii iim qlllllpt. 'MJT E, Ib- QM 4 ll l ' 'CV X-I : 4 ' . ll I r Qi . ga l l' LW- X I :Q I a 4 of A ' A xg I, Always-worrying Sackett, leave a pair of ballet slippers and some pointers on toe dancing to Eskel Falk. I, Songster Schuster, leave my dramatic ability to Betty May. I, Shorty Slater, leave my love of New Haven to Bertha Desmond. I, Always-willing Stayman, leave my ability to mind my own business to next years' fresh Fresh- men. I, Gwendolyn Emma Sternberg, leave my golden locks to Billie Cook. I, Valentino Marcantonio, leave my last year's straw hat to Harold Bushnell, to replace the one a number of dastardly cowards destroyed on him, I, I-can - say- a -lot -without - saying - anything Weisleder, bequeath my ambition to be chief of police to Red Barry. I, Baby Hillis Remington, bequeath my cute ways to Leo Wilder. I, 'tObadiah,' Burgdorf, leave my startling Latin translations to the Point editor. I, t'Way-up-in-the-air Toombs, leave my wit to Martha Service. I, ''Nothing-gets-me-peeved'' Akeson, leave my good nature to Sylvester Tormey. I, Finky Fenn, leave that distinguished frock coat I wore in the Senior Play to Raymond Fay. I, 'fl-so-tiny Swatkins, leave my motto, Si- lence is golden, to Grace Gustafson. I, Such-a-frown Dawson, leave to next year's Stgignr Play manager the ability to handle one as 1 . I, ''Don't-make-much-noise Caruso, leave. the prestige of my illustrious name to Tony Iwanicki. I, President Robison, do will and bequeath to next year's Senior president some pointers on con- ducting a harmonious class meeting. I, Bennie Kolbin, will those marvelous-to say the least-chapel reports to Tony Barcavich. I, Mabel Fenn, will my famous giggle to Phyllis Crooke. I, Babe-is-my-nickname Freeman, leave my love of dancing to Mary Byxbee. I, So-sweet-and-gentle Lancraft, leave my modest ways to Mary Baldwin. I, Pearlie Tonkonow, leave my touching render- ing of a Little Love, a Little Kiss, to the Victor Company. I, Fuela-of-pep Ellis, leave to my fondness for Tracy dances to Florence F arrel. I, Last-but-not-least Penfield, leave my cute ways to Charles Hinsdale. Given under my hand and seal this 32d day of June, the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fourteen, and of the independence of the United States, one hundred and forty-six. Witnessed by Captain Applejack, Mr. J. J. Ralston, The Freshman Class. lllllllllll lll lllllllll llllly lllllllllllll lll llllllllllllp nmulllllllllllllllmuml. ....., 1 llllllllllll CLASS PROPHECY Scene-M. H. S. Auditorium. Time- 1999. A MediumgEsther Hirschfeld. A Spirit-Jack Croasdale. Dear People: My mission before you tonight is one that causes me much anxiety. My task is to Gnd out the fate of my classmates in this year of one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine. I cannot see those who have gone, but through a spirit I will be able to tell you what has become of the members of the Class of 1922. A brief word of explanation. According to the spirit everybody goes to Heaven. But there are six different planes in Heaven, and some of my classmates are bound to be scattered about. The lowest plane, of course, contains less Heavenly ideals than the fifth, and so on up to the hrst plane, which is the plane of the perfects. Many things are now about to be disclosed. Silence must reign. M. Oh, good spirit, tell me what has become of our illustrious and noble president. He who exhibits the delicately auburn-tinted hair, Howard Jerome Robison. S. I can now see Jerome far off in the distance, enveloped in his basketball regalia, his lately- acquired wings gently flapping to and fro in the flowery scented breeze. He is conversing with William Jennings Bryan, presumably on the sub- ject of 'tHow to obtain the presidency. M. Speaking of redheads, our vice-president, Mary Coleman, was also the proud possessor of a curly flock of blushing hair. Oh tell us, good spirit, the fortunes of Mary. S. Mary is at the present time trotting with Virgil over the cloud crests of the second plane. The Latin she had learned on your earthly sphere has done much good toward tlrmly cementing the friendship between her and that somewhat archaic Roman. M. Could you tell me, is David Bristol still writing poetry with as much success as he had while on earth? S. I cannot remember how successful he was down there, but in the hrst plane his poems are eagerly devoured whenever they appear. He also writes occasionly for the Heavenly Gazette, our morning newspaper. M. Speaking of newspapers, didn't Elmer Burgdorf have quite a bit to do with publications of various kinds while at M. H, S.? What has be- come of him? S. Oh, Elmer is here, but just about. He is president of the largest printing house in the sixth plane. They print anything from the Saturday Barber Post to finger prints. Anthony Capaccio is a vice-president in the concern, and handles his work as well as anyone in the last plane could. M. I believe you told me once before that they didn't smoke in Heaven. If so, whatever has become of Walter Connor? S. Oh, Walter is still making smoke. By that I mean he is working in the forgery room on the last plane, making golf clubs for Inez Smith. M. Inez Smith! That name sounds familiar. She was the one with bobbed hair. Tell me, good spirit, is bobbed hair the fad up there? S. Yes, dear mortal, I am sorry to say it is, and the ones responsible for it, primarily, are Blanche Dansereau and Mildred Kiniry. It was so becoming to them that Marie Antoinette had her locks cut, and behold, Louis XIV was hers no longer! However, Elizabeth Church and Phillis Carlson have allowed their tresses to grow, and are now doing a wonderful business advertising Roap Hair Nets. M. Where is that good looking young man: Arthur Akeson, I mean? S. Oh, he is here, but quite a way down. He roams all over in his Ford coupe, and everyone is complaining because he never uses his horn, and drives around as if in a trance. S. You remember Katherine Bergen and Eilleen MaGuire? Well, they have now taken up exploring, and it was only yesterday that they returned from an expedition to the Iifth plane, accompanied by Columbus and Magellan, and there discovered two maltreated and overworked school companions of yours. M. Who were they? if IL if eff? E - ,es- gf ,fx .ull . Allan ll l gr ,. eggllg-:I git. It 19144, t Q ' I 'Q ! ,S S. Kenneth Fenn and William Neebe. It seems that by continually playing their violins, the inhabitants of the region were unable to sleep, and in a tit of sleepiness commanded Kenneth and William to roll the storm clouds over to Wallingford for the rain scheduled for that place tomorrow. M. What finally happened to them? S. They were tried by a common jury and acquitted. The lawyer was Katherine Dowling. the foreman of the jury was Charlotte Gollnick, and some of the jury were Emma Sternberg, Edith Staymen, and Mary Warmbier. The jury spent more time, however, discussing the wardrobe oj Queen Elizabeth, who was present, than discussing the details of the case. M. Are women that popular up- there? I had no idea that women delved in politics at all. Oh yes, it is, however, more of a pastime than anything else. Perhaps you would care to hear of the candidates for the general election to be held next month. In the first plane Marion Kay seems bound to win over Everett Keeney. Her platform includes the point that all married men shall tiy home at 9:00 o'clock sky-time. Naturally, she has the support of the women. In the second plane Alberta Remington is running against an- other woman, Ethel Stratton. In the third plane Dorothy Tyler and Mona Walsh seem to have an equal number of supporters. The fourth plane, again, contains a male. Hillis Remington has promised one and a half per cent. nectar to those who would support him in the electiong while his opponent, Dorothy Sackett, also a dancer of note, has declared herself an anti-nectarist. You can see, the platforms are lowering with the plane. In the fifth plane Rose Pierson and Charlotte Lan- craft have declared themselves candidates for the supreme honor of mayor. The last plane sees two men bravely struggling to grasp the coveted honor. Bennie Kolbin and Abraham Rosenberg have both cast their wings into the ring, and it was noticed that when Abe Hew past Bennie's house this morning he did not stop to greet Bennie as is his usual custom. This is a rare case, but owing to the tenseness of the situation, it has been overlooked by the chief of police, John Riccio. M. Well, I am certainly glad to hear of these people again, and tell me, what has become of Marie and Irene Quinn, . M t i' 6 ' t 1 ' ,, .5QE,,,,,,,,,x, ,Ee , ,, ,4, 5? if , . S. I ani glad to tell you that they have become artists. They arise each morning and paint the sunrise. Bud Fisher says that soon they will be competing with Michael Angelo who, at present, handles all the second plane orders. M. Do you happen to know a John Barnard? He is coming this way now, with Napoleon. Johnny has never gotten over his love for things militaristic, and is trying to convince Napoleon of the advan- tages to be derived from having a Junior R.O.T.C. established in the fourth plane, of which he is a member. D M. Didn't Theodore Brigham ehum around with Barnard quiet a bit? What has become of him now? S. Theodore is quite apart from johnny. Ile has his hands full trying to oust Apollo from his exalted position of chief heart-breaker in the eyes of the women. To date he has been quite success- ful. M. When you mention women my thoughts always turn to Mabel, Jane, and Nora I-lalligan. I suppose they have stopped commuting in order to study at a good school. Do they, by any chance, still arrive via the back steps, late for the first class? S. Yes, it's a queer thing, but they still commute to study. They go from the second plane to the fourth plane every day to study dancing under the capable instructorship of one Edward Dwyer. M. I suppose he has quite a few pupils, has he not? Who takes care of all his appointmentsg he must have some one. S, Yes, he does, Clara and Minnie Weintraub are his secretaries, and besides doing mere secre- tarial work, they seem to have taken quite an in- terest in the Terpsichorean art themselves. M. I always had an idea that Pearl Tonkonow was a good secretary. S. She wasfon earth. But she grew tired of pounding a typewriter, and started taking vocal lessons. She is to appear next week at the Fourth Plane Opera IIouse in company with Fenn and Neebe, the violinists. Also included on the pro- gram is Rose Pierson, who will play the harp, and Philip Cohen, who will endeavor to bubble forth musical st rains from a bagpipe. M. How do they manage to and their way from one plane to another? Isn't there some guide or conveyance to assist one? g......,,,,,,., x 1' , ,a R YZ jr 'X' k ,,,! ,1 ' l 'll l llwillll........ . ..l..llllllf1 fly lllllllllllllllllll ff If I ul., v WW! Illlllli i llll n . S. Oh yes, there is a trackless trolley between each plane. Daniel Marcantonio, who operates the tramway between the fifth and sixth planes, was called to court to explain his overcharging Ben Turpin ten goblets of nectar for transporting Ben from one plane to another. Ben said that when fare was charged, he couldn't see straight. The other proprietors in their order upward are, Walter Fay, also an eminent detective, Walter Weisleder, who holds the speed record between any two planes, and Gladys White. She runs an up-to-date Ford Sedan and her means of conveyance is gaining popularity every day. M. You said something about arresting a person. Do they have police up there? S. Why, yes. They are not so common in the three upper planes, but in the lower ones they are sometimes necessary. Why, it was only three days ago that Douglas Rohan, in company with jimmy Valentine, was caught trying to hook a fish in Minnie IIoffarth's fish-pond. Constable Beulah Thompson made the arrest and Magistrate Gladys Pomeroy sen- tenced them-to clean Charlie Chaplin's shoes for one week. M. Let's change the subject. Tell me some- thing about Amy Erickson and Frances Murphy. They were very industrious while on earth. lJo they still have those traits? S. Yes, they were industrious. But now they have decided they know enough, and have opened a millinery store in the second plane. Their busi- ness was quite large during the summer months, but fell off when the cold weather came on. Per- haps you would like to know that we are going to have a big concert here tomorrow evening. Two people I think you know, Viola Schuster and Rocco Caruso, are to sing the latest song hits, such as The Sheik and The Old Grey Mare. M. I suppose you indulge in athletics up there, also. Is there anyone I am acquainted with? S. Baseball is just coming into its own. Captain Cunett's team of the third plane will play Captain Lingner's team of the second. A lively but friendly battle is sure to ensue, and while there is no betting, the third plane team looks the best. Joseph Symanski, the long-legged first baseman on Lingner's team, is a wonder, but his ability is some- what overshodowed by another long-legged spirit, Sam Ross. I C IIIIII IIII1n .i e l l llll l M. There must be some boys in the highest plane. Tell me who are some ol the more sarntly ones, and what are they doing? Yes, there are quite a few. Among the most notoriously good is Leo Wilder. Ile has be- come a very studious person, and with the ardent help of Morris Landman, is soon to put forth a volume on Ireland as a Free State. . M. I was just wondering if a person who is very studious on earth will continue to be that way where you are a good spirit. Now that is a difficult question. I will give you a few examples, and let you decide for yourself. Berlin French is now the favored dance partner of Cleopatra. Robert Tennant and Stanley Toohey, both very studious, are constantly hob- nobbing around with Theda Bara. M. It seems to be the trend of the serious ones to seek the companionship of those in the lighter vein of life. What has become of George Lange and Lawrence Dawson? Both of them were always troubled with stupendous problems. S. Their paths are somewhat separated. George is a traveling salesman for the only cigar manufacturing company in any plane, and Lawrence still thinks he is an orator, and is in constant corn- panionship with Patrick Ilenry and Edntuntl Burke. M. Well if those two have drifted apart, possibly the Hogan brothers, john and Francis, are no longer together. Are they? Yes, they are still together. They have established a big business making cough drops. They have nearly put the firm of Smith Bros. out of business. M. Running a big business like that must be quite a responsibility. Tell me, is there anyone else that is managing any other species of em- porium? S. Esther and Jeanette Israel have been sua'- cessful for quite a few years managing a tea room. Among the frequentors of the place is Beatrice Jacobson, who makes the most delicious candy in the first two planes, being rivaled only hy Thelma Oefinger, who inhabits the third plane. Both of these women manage a large candy store, and make quite a bit of filthy lucre during prelenten days. M. Well, what do they do with their profits? Havent you any institutions wherein their money may be kept? .nlln. Aluullls ! Tilff' ei A ... ,Qxk N-.X I in ,A ul .IV MAA '- 3:9 0 E 1 X 'QI I g 3 Ns N v M . . ,gi i ff TW .of A 4 , dm 5: - r-El c., S. Why, yes. There is one bank for the first three planes, and another for the last three. The officials of both banks happen to be women who received their business training under Mr. French. Linda Rulieth is president of the First Heavenly Bank, and Anna Krsymenski is the treasurer. Bertha Johnson is the chief stockholder, and is everlastingly asking for dividends. The Second Heavenly Bank has for its president Mary Orehce, and Rae Kessler as its treasurer. Lois Healy has just been appointed receiving teller, and Minnie First is paying teller. Minnie, by the way, is the Iirst one through work. M. Everybody d0esn't work, it seems. Why is it that some do and some don't? S. It isn't compulsory, it is optional whether one desires to work or not. Those who studied hard in school usually rest for a time on arriving here. Take Arline Greenwood and Mabel Hack- barth, for instance: they studied hard, and are now leisurely reading Helena Booth's book of poetry. They will become tired of doing nothing, and will take somebody's place who is tired of working. Last week Vera Kushinski grew weary of managing the community playground, and so Dorothy Minard, who was anxious to do some- thing, took her place. M. I suppose that is a very good system, but what are the working hours? S. Well, they vary. Edna Gorr, who works in the Second Heavenly Bank, has for her hours from twelve to one, and an hour for lunch. That doesn't make for a very tedious day. M. I should say it doesn't. You said some- thing about lunch. Where can one procure some eatables for the noon repast? S. Well, there are two very good places. However, there is not much competition as they are in different planes. At the Cloudbank, which is the name of Elizabeth Augenfeld's emporium, the roast pheasant is very delicious, but a good many spirits trolley down to the Sunray, and have a good corned beef and cabbage dinner. The Sunray is managed by Margaret Burke. When I was down to the Sunray a few days ago I saw two of your old classmates, Mary Bartholomew and Victoria Attarian. They are quite famous now in the lower circuit vaudeville. M. Oh, I didn't realize that there was any- thing like vaudeville in your world. Do they have it in the upper planes, also? S. Oh yes. The circuit is somewhat large, and boasts of moving picture stars. Among the leading stars we found the names of Grace Cloonan, Mae Meade, and Elsie Looby. This trio is con- sidered as the most entertaining to be found. Mildred Childs and Gladys Olsen are appearing in some of Shakespeare's plays. They are very real. Bill Shakespeare himself coaches the players, and is repaid generously by Madeline Cranshaw who is their manager. M. Has Irene Ellis turned her attention to the footlights? She was president of the dramatic society here at school. S. No, the lure of the stage has in no way She is librarian of the fourth plane the best. Gwendolyn Toombs and affected her. library, also Mabel Fenn are monitors there, and obtain the utmost silence. No one is allowed to speak in the library. It has often been rumored that this is why it is not very popular. M. I nearly forgot to ask about Stanley Rees. He was so small that I quite forgot him. S. Stanley is fine, although he hasn't grown very much. He has moved our of the center of the second plane and settled down on a farm. He raises quantities of peanuts and devours a good many himself. M. Then there was Grace Freeman and Leona Spicer. What are they doing now? S. They are on a lower plane than you would probably believe. They have turned their attention from plucking knowledge to plucking eyebrows. Barbara Frietchie is a steady customer at their Vanity Shop. M. Tell me something about Elsie Larsen. S. Elsie Larsen is showing Paul Revere a merry ride. She is somewhat of a flapper now, and the constant string of enjoyments has been too much for her, and she is now but a shadow of her former self. M. Oh, I didn't ask you about Agnes Killeen, did I? She was always so carefree and happy. What is she doing now? S. She also has changed. Evenings at home are now dearer to her than all the dances in the world. Benjamin Franklin will probably be the lucky suitor-so it is rumored. Do you remember Bertha Stuedner and Anna O'Niel? L 5 ' ll U Q 4 lllllll lu l lf l... .. 1., M. I certainly do. What are they doing? S. Dealers in jewelry is what one might call them. Their business is immense. It was only the other day that Caesar came in and bought every pearl in the place. He said he was going to try to make oysters out of pearls, because pearls were made out of oysters. He was very serious, too. M. Who else is there that I would be likely to know? S. There are very few occasions for doctors up here, but Bella Slemovitz and Ada Swatkins have both signified their intention to become doc- tors, just why no one seems to know. The only reason I can see for it is that, like all women, they want to do something that is new. While speaking 1 I f yi .....llllllllll I 1 lllillllllll llll uunlll on the subject of novelties, it was only the day before yesterday that Mary Slater, in attempting to get out of the fourth plane tramway tripped over Esther PenHeld's somewhat dainty foot, and miss- ing the landing, began to fall at a rapid rate toward the fifth plane, but Lois Parrette, who could always manage anything, even your girl's basketball team, seized a chain of lightning and dropped it over the side of the car. Mary succeeded in gripping the chain, and was pulled to safety by Lois. I must not tarry another moment, for another task awaits me, even now. Oh, earthly mortals, may the information I have given you today be guarded with all your strength, for it is dearfto me, to you, and to the Class of 1922! '23 75 .llll- Allllllt All .A nt li Y ,Y il ,naw ,, vac., -,,., cc, , . Ya. -gills. f-'E vi' ffsa Off? N--X Q! N L Jag-354 ' -. I D 1 Pk' , my 7W' i7 I t fl X ir .a H 3- ff F il M i ,Ns 'l ' A-es. -f ' 1 s - ,.,.. W... .. ..s..-..W..-f!Q?1 H' ---- ,W,.c.,.,.,t . .t M CLASS ORATION LAWRENCE DAWSON Tonight, we, as a class, are standing on the brink of the greatest adventure that has yet entered into our lives. Tonight represents the culmination of four years of endeavor. years which have not been easy. Starting in our freshman year 142 strong, there are now but 117 of us left. And yet. we who remained are glad that we saw it through. for what a wonderful feeling is that of accomplish- ment. Our joy. however, is shadowed by a touch of sorrow, for tonight we are the Senior Class of Meriden High School. and tomorow we shall be but another page in its history. We have come to the turning of the way, to the cross-roads, and each one must pursue his individual path. Though these paths be far apart, though we may be scat- tered to the four corners of the earth, there will re- main in our hearts living memories and ideals which will be indestructiblefmemories of golden days and wonderful friendships, of struggles and triumphs, and our hearts will beat once more with the same burning loyalty to M. H. There will be ever before us those ideals that Meriden High stands for, offering to us a continual inspiration for higher endeavor. As a class we have chosen for our motto: 'tTo be, not to seem. May this become the creed of every one of us. The world looks with scathing contempt upon a hypocrite, yet pays full homage to him that has frankness of hs-art. Let us resolve above all to attain that. Let us burn away the dross in our lives, and become true. God-fearing, clean-living, clean'-thinking men and women We but represent the old story of evolution, and the time has come to us as it has come to others before us, when we must lt-ave this tranquil harbor that has sheltered us for four years and embark upon a voyage into the chaotic, turbulent sea of the present day. Into this man's world we go where no quarter is given and no quarter is asked. The problem of surviving in this maelstom of human endeavor certainly is a formidable one, To succeed today a man must have a fixed purpose, a goal, and he must pursue it with unalterable determination. Today is the age of concentration, of specializationg there is no place for the drifter. If one does not have an object in view, he will gravitate into that great army of self-confessed failures who drift along life's stream at the mercy of the elements. There are in this group men and women who are waiting for their ship to come in, trusting that fate has a reward in store for them. They are pitiable victims of self-delusion. There is no fate, only that which you carve out for yourself. Be masters of your fate, and shape your own destiny. Here in High School we have received the foundation, the suc- cess of the rest of the building of our lives depends wholly upon ourselves. Let us go forward with head uplifted and eyes unafraid, with the dynamic energy to overcome every obstacle, and attain the fulfillment of our ideals. When the crisis comes into our lives, as it comes into every human life, when the time comes for us to show of what we are made, let us ring true, and regardless of the outcome, be it success or failure in the material sense. we will know in our hearts whether or not we have failed, and through it all, let us never forget, To be, not to seemfl -Q 76 1IIlIlllllll1I1I1l IIIIIIII ' 1 1 1 1 1 X X, KX Q ' 1 11111llIIIIIll1111111111 111nlIIIIIII11 11111111 11 1 CLASS POEM CHARLQTTE GOLLNICK Each spring: Lherc 0111105 upm1 the trees The small bPgi1111i11g ul' new leavers. And as each day they biggm' gmvv They XY1l1SIJC1' that wx' loo did su. At last Lhv lvzvvcs 2l1'C 1111111151 g1'ow11, And by thc 291111111101 lnrcczes 111nwr1. 'I'111'011g11u11l the 81111111101 11lK'1l' 111Gy Stay, A1111 with thc wi11c1s z111d slu1'111s they sway. A1111 111110. Z1j.1211l1, wc clifl the szmmg 1.11110 thffsc' 1111115 ul' 1021111111111 c'z1111f:. To livc' 111111 work l1114c111g11o11t 111050 years To sway with 1111 our hopes 211111 leafs. A1111 yet. lou 501111 tho loaves must go. FQ1' Nl11l1l4l S 121118 hzlvc w111c'r1 it So. 501110 tlutlcr hcrc, so111c rustlc there, The sL1'z1i11 of IJZ1I'111lg Cach must bear. A1111 CYC11 wc, like 102111-s, :1gz1i11, 1121111 1'CIlt'1ll'C1 111:11 111110, 1'CLI1'Cl1l11, when With 1115 1114110 811111151 clzlys to 1011, We b1'cz1l11 one 111cssz1gc. j11st-- Far'ewe11f' 77 I!! all J ZX lllllll i lmmllllllllll Ilmu I.. ...,. lllllllllllllllmmll v lllllll lllllllll ll ' .. llllllll lllllllllllll lll VALEDICTORY GRACE FREEMAN Just as the canoeist packs his camping outfit, and sets OH down the winding river, so did we start upon a long and varied journey when we en- tered Meriden High School in September, 1918. At first it was hard paddling alone, and we en- countered many difficulties. At times the water was very shallow and we had to use care in order to get safely over the shoals. Again, there were rapids and eddies, which made a portage necessary. The frail craft was often caught in the current, and the journey was difficult, but after four years of striv- ing we have reached a peaceful lake. Here, we may stop to rest for a short time, pleas- antly to reflect, and possibly to glance backward, as victors do, upon the course which we have just completedibut, not for long-we must renew our task, for we have merely reached a stage in this great journey of our lives. We may encounter fewer or greater difficulties, but after four years of steady work we are more fitted to meet and ofercome whatever obstacles may lie in our future course. You, underclassmen, who are still in the midst of the shoals and rapids, we exhort you to keep the end of the course in view, and we assure you that great will be the reward, great the satisfaction that will come from your efforts. We do not wish to give the impression that this journey has been uncharted-quite to the contrary, we have had many willing guides. We, the Class of 1922, take this opportunity to thank sincerely our principal. our teachers, our superintendent, and all our school authorities for the helpful guidance they have rendered us during the past four years. The best return which we can make for all that has been done for us by them is to remember their endeavors, and vow to continue the good work which has been so successfully started at this, our Alma Maier. And now, classmates, the hour is striking, and we are at the moment of parting. Rich in sweet memories of four happy years, rich, too, in friend- ships formed, we are separating. Tomorrow we shall be a class in name only, but let us be infiuenced by the common ties of thes last four years, and let us never forget our loyalty to the school we love. We linger, and yet we must not-the words that have oft been said before, we, too must say- 'Farewelll Farewell! SS NX fa fi ' 1 as X :Q Q' X f 5 ,ik , J Q ,A :X 1 ilJ - - Q , v Q Q . CLASS OF 1923 Aaillll JP' i I lfii' eff? as 52 1.113 T. - iff' Q B! ' I A g 'N NV 'I K A - ,-' , I554 f . li I .' ' 'I g E: ffc-.I CLF 1 THE JUNIOR CLASS The Class of 1923 is one that Meriden may well be proud of. In nearly every activ- ity, here at High, can be found juniors who are upholding the honor of their class. Probably their greatest individual act of the year is the Junior Promenade, which is given in honor of the seniors. Presidenl . Vice-president Secretary . Treasurer . Anderson, Harry Barcavich, Antony Brewer, Charles Budd, Arthur Chance, Fred Coggins, Leslie Connor, Walter Cook, William Danielson, Raymond Dombroski, Carlton Donovan, James Doran, Philip Falk, Eskel Fay, Raymond Glasser, George Goldring, Maurice OFFICERS MEMBERS Boys Graycar, John Grinold, Jack Gromola, Stanley Hinsdale, Charles Iwanicki, Anthony Joyce, Thomas Kaufman, Louis Kroeber, Robert Krzemenski, John Kurz, Theo. Luby, Thomas MacKinnon, Hugh Markowski, Ed Mason Russell McKenna, Hugh Nordman, Irving 81 Russell Mason Florane Crook Althea Schiffer Delmont Stremlau Nott, Raymond Papciak, Stanley Parkin, Ernest Paul, Howard Raiselis, George Reynolds, Joseph Riccio, Leonard Ryan, Edmund Smith, Everett Spellacy, Lawrence Stremlau, Delmont Theisen, John Tormey, Sylvester Webb, Lester Wickstrand, Norman Zande, Arthur igailll 'Fl , :,.: XM?-U I dig :ff- I - F NZ, my L Q it A ,- A ,Q s fs Q I 1? 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'-' ' L, FOOTBALL TEAM Meriden High was well represented on the gridiron this year, and had a successful team, winning the majority of its games. Some of the best teams in the state came to play our eleven, and went away with a very high conception of the spirit and ability of the Red and Blue. Coach Coffin, starting with a nucleus of about four letter men, developed in a short time a winning eleven, and he certainly is to be commended for the results achiev- ed. The feature game of the year was with Portchester High, of New York state, and after one of the most thrilling games ever staged at Hanover Park, our boys came out on the winning end. Manager Akeson handled the financial end of the season in fine style, and arranged a very attractive schedule. Caplazn , . . . Leo Wilder Manager . Arthur Akeson Coach . . W. Gregory Coffin THE TEAM Left End . . . . Edward Dwyer, '22 Berlin French, '22 Left Tackle Ralph Glock, '24 Left Guard Francis Carter, '24 Center , Theodore Kurz, '23 Walter Connor, '22 Right Guard Stanley Papciak, '24 Right Tackle . Stanley Sieracki, '24 Right End . . Howard Robison, '22 Anthony Capaccio, '22 Fullback . . Leo Wilder, '22 Rocco Caruso. '22 Right Halfback . . Anthony Barcavich, '23 Joseph Nadile, '22 Left Halfback Jack Croasdale, '22 Arthur Cunett, '22 Quarterback , . Daniel Marcantonio, '22 VARSITY M H. S Wilby 0 M. H. S New London 0 M H. S New Britain 3 M. H. S Bristol 7 M. H. S Branford O M. H. Torrington 12 M H S Portchester 12 M II S. Ansonia 28 M. H. S Opponents 62 85 M YS' BASKETBALL TEA B0 OO CX The Red and Blue quintet of this year has established a record, not only for playing qualities, but also for fighting spirit and sportsmanship, which have made it respected by every contestant. The jinx which appeared early in the season certainly had plenty of determination, and it was a rarity to have the team play with the same line-up in two consecutive games. The old spirit of M. H. S. was apparent, however, and despite handicaps, the five succeded in annexing eleven our of the eighteen games. For the first time in six years the YaleAll-Stars went down to defeat by this team to the tune of 30-24. New Haven Commercial, state champions of the preceding year, were also defeated. Capiain . . Howard Robison Manager . Douglas Rohan Coach . W. Gregory Coffin THE TEAM Howard Robison fCapt.l, '22 Theodore Kurz, '23 Frederick Lingner, '22 Elmer Rader, '23 Stanley Sieracki. '24 Otto Novakowski. '24 William Cook, '23 Edward Dwyer, '22 Lawrence Dawson. '22 Walter Weisleder, '22 Anthony Barcavich, '23 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE M. H. S. 32 Glastonbury 24 M. H. S. 56 Portland 14 M. H. S. 19 Southington 8 M. H. S. 45 Branford 2l M. H. S. 20 New Haven 21 M. H. S. l9 New Haven 38 M. H. S. 32 New Haven 26 M. H. 26 Ansonia 22 M. H. S. 34 New Haven 27 M. H. S. 33 New Britain 23 M. H. 24 S. Manchester 30 M. H. S. 30 Yale All-Stars 24 M. H. 27 Ansonia 29 M. H. S. 39 Wallingford 2l M. H. S. 23 Bristol 28 M. H. S. 22 Bristol 27 M. H. S. 3-l Wallingford 30 M. H. S. lfi Alumni 21 M. ll. S. 531 llI7lJUIlL'IllS -132 87 l l M GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM This year's basketball team Was one of the best, if not fha best, girls' team that has ever represented Meriden High. That the championship of the state is theirs is beyond any question Whatever, as they have not been defeated by any other high school team in the state. This is truly a Wonderful record. To say any one player was the star would be a gross injustice to the others, for it was their effective and consistent team-work that made them champions of New England. Teaching first the rudiments, then later the finer points of the game, was the method of Miss Jessie Doyle in developing this championship team, and to her belongs a great deal of credit for building up such a formidable aggregation. Captain ...... Miss Emma Sternberg Manager . . Miss Lois Parrette Coach . . Miss Jessie Doyle PLAYERS Emma Sternberg lCaptfJ Floraine Croolxe Catherine Connaughton Madeline Cranshaw Mary Coleman Inez Smith Veronica Dumarli Summary Opponents lvl. H. S. 38 Naugatuck 6 M. H. S. 59 Milford 7 M. H. S. 61 Storrs 6 M. H. S. 42 Alumnae 23 M. Il. S. 28 Wykeham 43 M. H. 41 Girls' Club 3 M. H. S. 20 Milford 8 lX4. H. S. 31 Naugatucli 4 M. H. S. 18 Storrs ll M. H. S. 24 Independents ll M. H. S. 28 Alumnae 23 Total 32.22 Total l35 89 BASEBALL TEAM Heretofore when our baseball team was written up in the Annual, it was always with an air of sadness or dejection. But not so this year! M. H. S. has a baseball team that ranks well up in high school baseball. It is extremely doubtful if there has ever been a baseball team in the history of M. H. S. that has such a good record. Only one game lost all season, that's real baseball. Captain Red Lingner M anager . . Bob Tennant Coach . W. C. Coffin THE TEAM F. Lingner, C. F. T. Kurz, lst B. A. Barcavich, P. J. Grinold, 2d B, S. Tormey, P. L. Cunett, SS. R. Caruso, P. Xt R. F. A. Cunett, 3d B. E. Rader, C R. Buckley, L. F. M. H. S. 3 Trade School 1 M. H. S. 2 Wallingford 1 M. H. S. 4 Torrington 8 M. H. S. 5 Trade School 2 M. H. S. 7 Southington 6 M. H. S. 10 Wallingford 5 M. H. S. 3 New Britain l CScores Not Obtainedp M. H. S. Portland M. H. S. New Britain 91 MUNKET, Arte '7 r-JH X... OYC all Klint: F- K H Q5 FD '-r 3-2. 92 x 1 1 N15 ...Q 5' .. X CAL 'E. -ig Y. QE ,weennfswwh 'E af' 1 O ,mm-1 L- CLUB BOYS'GLEE KJ :P- llllllllllll llll l lllllllllllflllluu . ...minimum Wu ummm ml ! ull as , i rlllll 15 4 rvlllllllllllllllllll lllillllllllllll Ill: ilillilllllllllllllllllf BOYS' GLEE CLUB Last year the Boys' Glee Club was organized, and found immediate favor with les Hommesu of the school. Under the capable coaching of Mr. Douglas Smith this organization was soon ready to exhibit its wares on different occasions, and to say these occasions were appreciated is really putting it too mildly. If the Glee Club keeps going at the present pace it will soon be recognized as one of the leading soci- eties in the school. President . . . Vice-presiden! . . Secretary and Treasurer Chairman of Social Cnrnrniliee Firs! Tzflmrs Jack Ross Lester Gallivan Delmont Stremlau Francis Grimes Harold Goldring Firsl Bass David Fleming Philip Saleski Ralph Glock Waller Fay Samuel Ross Arvy Biron Philip Cohen MEMBERS 95 . Philip Saleski Benjamin Kolbin . Kenneth Fenn . Philip Cohen Second Tenars Harold Bushnell Isadore Goldring Russell Mason Berlin French Raymond Nott Anthony Barcavich Second Bass Julius Pokora Walter Weisleder William Neebe Merriam Zovolinki Kenneth Fenn Benjamin Kolbin GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Illllllll l lllll Illllllmuulll llllllllllll p lliuiilllllllllll llllluluumi. . IIIllllllllllininill.. illlllllllllllll ' . 0 , . -3 llllllllllllllllllll 'l' . ,, ,IIIA I 'S gums... ,. A - sf f X l g , l... it ' P 4 lllm. I I I Sa l I GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Although, comparatively, a somewhat infant organization, the Girls' Glee Club has forged ahead so rapidly that now it can be considered one of the leading organiza- tions of our school. The forty members comprising the club are selected by Mr. Smith from the three upper classes. The number of applicants for tryouts at the beginning of each year is surprisingg we see, therefore, that to be a member of G.G.C. is an honor that can not be obtained merely for the asking. The society has made some public appearances, but these have been few and far between. From such a successful organization an appearance was always appreciated and welcomed. P1 csz'o'mt . I 'fcc-jn'os1'flcn! Sccrclary . Mabel Fenn Katherine Dupoins Martha Service Gwendolyn Toombs Ruth Stevens Margaret Burke Gladys Olsen Phylis Birdsey Mary Byxbee Emma Chamberlain Ruth Hall OFFICERS MEMBERS F i rs! Sopranos Mary Coleman Barbara Winslow Emma Sternberg Catherine Reardon Margaret Reardon Viola Schuster Second Sopranos Ada Pooley Dorothy Walker Esther Penfield Altos Lois Healy Elizabeth Isbell Althea Schiffer Helen Smith 97 . Gladys Olsen . Ruth Stevens Phylis Carlson Elizabeth Church Helen Brooks Helen Gabriel Mildred Hogan Gertrude Penfield Loretta Thomas Florane Crooke Bertha Johnson Grace Gustafson Elsie Sloane ORCHESTRA ul T 9 'N 4 av an W it ' RR '5 1 ,, 4 'I f 'lil' 2 tylig 21 .. j V N--., - QV' f I H .f N L ' , xx I l y 12 s I A 1 uf l 1 'M an is Q 41 up -, ORCHESTRA Music hath charms. The Meriden High School Orchestra does not cast any discredit whatever upon such a saying, for this organization, under Mr. Douglas A. Smith, has rapidly played itself into the hearts of all who have heard it. The good work of the orchestra not only reflects credit upon its members, but on the school as Well, for it goes to prove that Meriden High has in abundance, talented pupils, whose work, We predict, in the musical field, will some day startle the World. MEMBERS VIDOIIDIIS Christian Fox Cello William Neem Emma Chamberlain Kenneth Fenn Margaret Reardon Tmmblmes Sylvia Goldbert Mary Warmbier Elizabeth Augenfeld Bertha Goodrich Marion lleineman James Gearing George Sklar Adele Carlson john Coombs joseph liiniry Cornrls Arvy Biron ,lohn Sarer Robert Bristol Edward Smith Fred Sternberg Lauren Chase Adolph Sternberg Clarincls Roswell Wuterich Malcolm Glantz Drums Philip Cohen Piano William Sokol 99 ' 'fp-fnee. Mugvv- Jfspns X 'fa-'ff' + 5 xv ,4 e u 1 Pm' 34 1 100 fl ' I u 4 , f 'Hrfnfuf' Xxx N-s 3 .' -,lu--:.f k,-... 3: -: -I .--If'-1:3 0,-.-,al-..,..f .,. .31 ..xf..,-M.. I. ',..-,...-U, :n ',' ,.',.. . x..'.','. '..' . ' ., ' A-. - - . .f-. -' - Q -- -1 v - ..- . ' ' ' ' ' u ' Q ' ' uf. ' v I., 1' . .. -.f . ,fvfp 7 .Q-:A-1 v.. , - J l Qqg ' El cn. fllfl 1 Q Ht? as gi' of ' Q mf X L of i . A A I 'Ns I ll - NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH On the evenings of the 21st and 22nd of April the Class of 1922 presented one of the most successful plays ever attempted here at M. H. S. The name alone, Nothing But the Truthf' is sufficient to enable one to guess what type of play it is. A more clever and up-to-date comedy has never been seen here at high. The cast was all that one could desire and, unlike most amateurs, each one seemed to absorb his own individual part to such a degree that there was nothing exhibited but real, clever acting. Robert Bennet . E. M. Ralston . Martin Van Dusen Dick Donnelly Bishop Doran , Gwendolyn Ralston Mrs. E. M. Ralston Ethel Clark . Martha . . Sable Jackson . Mable Jackson . THE CAST . . . .lack Croasdale . Arthur Akeson Daniel Marcantonio . . Berlin French Kenneth Fenn . Emma Sternberg . Irene Quinn Pearl Tonkonow . Grace Cloonan . Marie Quinn Mary Coleman SYNOPSIS First Act Office of E. M. Ralston Second Act Country Home of Ralston Third Act Country Home of Ralston 102 lllllllllllllllllll llllllll ffl fill' llllllllnuunlllll Ullllllllllllllr wmmllllllllllllllllnuml. ....... lllllllllllllllll ,9 U' ' 1 I II if I ll l ff f... 'fgf ' e6 T5 'a' .- fqv 4 Q' F' -V - 4444211H'Mj3 . I gf xv ' Nth M i 7 4 I bd I C HMONSIEUR BEAUCAIRE' The Props and Paints Society presented, on December 17th, Booth Tarkington's famous play, Monsieur Beaucairef' The plot is woven about a young French prince who, while masquerading as a barber to the French Ambassador, becomes entangled in ever so many difficulties. No account of this play would have the least semblance of completeness without mentioning the superb and realistic interpretation of the French prince by Miss Esther Hirschfeld. To say the play was a great success is not sufficient, but we aren't masters of metaphor, so that will have to suffice. Monsieur Beaucaire Duke of Winterset Mr. Molyneaux . Harry Rackell Captain Badger Beau Nash . Lord Tombrake . Mr. Bantison . Marquis de Minipoix Marquis de Beaujolais Servant to Beau Nash Francais . . Lady Mary Carlysle Lady Malbourne . Lady Clarise . Lady Rellerton . Estelle . Winton . THE CAST PlaceeeBath, England Timex-eEarly Eighteenth Century Act 1 Scene 1eA room in Beaucaire's lodging Scene 2-Lady Ma1bourne's house Act 2 Scene 1eA park late in the morning Scene 24The same, late afternoon Scene 3-The same, evening Act 3 The assembly room, one week later 103 Esther Hirschfeld . Harold Perry . Irene Quinn . Anthony Parisi Anthony Barcavich . Stanley Schaal . Jack Croasdale . Leona Spicer Daniel Marcantonio Lawrence Dawson . Jack Croasdale Daniel Marcantonio . Viola Schuster . Gladys Olsen . Phyllis Carlson . Helen Smith . Ruth Hall Lawrence Dawson Eureillsilitt + lug!! 4 1 gl' X WWW S , n ills A A 5 f 'fi' ggi!-I - if-lil' 1 13, ELEVENTH ANNUAL M. H. S. MINSTREL SHOW Presented in the High School Auditorium Friday and Saturday Evenings, February 24, 25, 1922 Under the management of Miss Mona Walsh the Eleventh Annual M. H. S. Minstrels were successfully presented, on February 24th and 25th, to two capacity houses. The setting of the show was of a unique design, the scene being that of an old-fashioned school-room. The cast were dressed in accordance with the setting. while Mr. John C. Carr, of the faculty, acted a dual role, that of interlocutor and teacher. The end men, as usual, lived up to expectations, for with their songs and jokes they continually kept the audience in laughter, while the sentimental solos were rendered in a very pleasing manner. Ted Weber was again selected to coach the chorus, and much credit belongs to hiin for the songs selected and the manner in which they were presented. Manager . . . . Miss Mona Walsh Interloculor . John C. Carr Musz'caZ Dfmrlor , , . Theodore Weber PROGRAM Roll Call .... , , . . lnterlocutor Welcome ,.....,,. . Entire Company End ,Iazzit'The Old Town llall .... , Richard Mastriano Piroquette Dance ....... , Miss Dorothy Sackett Sentimental Solo - Love Sends a Little Gift ol Roses Miss Elsie Vielette End Bang -t'She Rolls 'Em Downn . . . . . Harold Bushnell Colonial Dance ,,..... . Miss Bertha Desmond Sentimental Solo f- Mother, l Didn't Understand , . Benjamin Kolbin Song and Dance ...... . Arvy Biron Egyptian Dance ....... , Miss Dorothy Sacketl Sentimental Solo-- With All My Heart . . Miss Viola Schuster End llowlful llold Her Hand and She llolds Mine .... Philip Cohen Song- My Old New Jersey Home . . . .,... John Ross Comedy Pair ,...... . Miss Doris Morse :md llarry Curtiss End Noise-Hlvlothcr Eve , , ,... Robert Krocbcr Grand Finale . . , .... Entire Company 104 Philip Saleski Benjamin Kolbin Ralph Glock Lester Gallivanr Catherine Bergen Margaret Burke Floraine Crooke Catherine Du Bois Helen Gabriel Bertha johnson Eileen McGuire Martha Service THE CAST End Men Richard Mastriano Harold Bushnell Philip Cohen Robert Kroeber Members of Chorus Boys J oe Nadile David Donovan Delmont Stremlau John Ross J. Francis Grimes Ruth Stevens Viola Schuster Dorothy Tyler Elizabeth Church Phylis Carlson Mabel Fenn Ruth Hall Mildred Kiniry Walter Weisleder Girls Leona Spicer Emma Sternberg Loretta Thomas Elsie Viellette Mary Byxbee Mary Coleman Phylis Crooke Arline Greenwood '23 i 105 Francis Hogan Harold Goldring Arvy Biron Maude Hagen Elizabeth Monckrneyer Janette Russell Elsie Sloane Althea Schiffer Gwendolyn Toombs Gladys White Doris Morse S.: 1 A. 57-5 5 -5 flfx i nygj-lxfj x ff arm 110150 fs' E In rke yu-.1-4-1 r n 9 V -In af ng 14346- - x S. L, Vw H F103 .O,'T,C1. -g ' . O X O 106 4 .4 In -K-, 1 .'.. , I4 ' .,, I :,,Y.4,?-, VI, . 9,-.vp ,2.'X'-ra' A ' Q --wfrq., ' . '- A 1 .1-., , 1-114: -' r 4 .y., . Y, 'V .' ,gfif fi vp - - , fl' 4 Q -,.y N u? ,. ,PW , :H-J.-. 'j.fe i3',55.,,'f.Q ' .- -, -as - ff i ',f. ,z.e. i., ' ' I-'gg 1.77 Y fbi' '-,.. , :Avi 4-1.. 1:1Qc'5.f.. . ,Q - v ' , , I, ,ffm .55 , .i,..'-1 . -1 ' , :Da ...M Hp- ..L 1iQ.,..g--. 2 , QSJL' nf.,-s Et. 'f Q. 0 I K . 1- F, -n. I 1 5 n ..,. ' nf , . U ' . L, 1 . 4 u 1 STUDENT COUNCIL .ull . Annu: All I I I.. I 552 lays asm. 5 ll I WD .. .. . if EL. mv .Jaffa '- O. X-. . 3 J' . se 'Ur X i. ' I 'RX-fe i JR ' ' X dl - -4 as .. H..- STUDENT GENERAL ASSOCIATION Meriden Iligh School is always a pioneer in all matters ol student governinent, and has a fine co-operative form in the Student General Association. Every student in the school is represented here by a room representative for every registration room in the school, and all matters of school interest are transacted el- ficiently. The student body of Meriden High is extremely proud ol the expression ol' con- fidence in them by the faculty, which is shown by the council, and every student should aim to raise still higher the standard ol Meriden lligh. President . Vz'ce-presidenl Vice-presidenl Clerk . Howard Robison Russell Mason Philip Cohen Lois Parrette A. Barcavieli L. Birch E. Birdsey P. Birdsey Elsie Bullus Mary Coleman A. Carlson Anna Curtis Kenneth Fenn Charlotte Gollnirk Grace Gustafson OFFICERS MEMBERS James Hirst J. llorrigan A. Iwaniclri Esther Israel Marion Kay Gertrude Stacy Harry Vibert Arthur Akeson Duglas Rohan Irene Ellis jack Croasdale Adeline King XValter Morse Tliodore Kurz Frederick Lingner Catherine Molloy 109 . Lawrence Dawson Enuna Steinberg tGirlsJ Raymond If ay tBoysJ . Gladys Olsen Eileen McGuire Elinor Michael Mary O'Brien llelen Robison Walter Perry Abraham Rosenberg R. Sallxa Philip Saleslti ,lohn Stevens Althea Schiffer W. Weisleder Irene Quinn Lawrence Young Harold Perry Robert Tennant DEBATING TEAM !f:L1' ig , -gig! gi - gui ! NMR I? L I R fa i I l , 5- , 73. K L ' 4 mt X 4 x 1 JK Q ,. .Ang w v - l A I H- Hel r1,Af DEBATE Last year a triangular debate league was formed between Middletown, South Manchester and Meriden. The debate was for the John A. Danaher cup. Although Middletown took the cup last year, we secured it in this year's contest, so now both Middletown and Meriden each have a leg. The subject was, Resolved: that all territory and all special rights secured in China since 1900 should be given up. It was said to be one of the most diliicult subjects M. H. S. ever attempted. The Meriden debaters were: Hugh McKenna Adelaide Hennion Russell Mason Tony Iwanicki Charlotte Gollniclc Raymond Fay Marion Kay l fa 111 LIBRARY CLUB llllllll ll llg l n ........ ...M., s muu THE LIBRARY CLUB Welcome to our Library Club! This society was formed in 1914, and since then has carried on its admirable Work successfully. The girls are recommended by their English teachers, and are voted into the club by the members. This year they played Big Sisters to the freshmen, whom they escorted about the building on the first day. Each year some method of raising money is devised in order to buy improve- ments for the library. The girls also help the librarian in her daily routine work. President . . ....... Charlotte Gollnick Vice-presz'a'em' . . Harriet Taylor Business Manager . . Inez Smith Secretary and Treasurer . . Hilda Perkins The present members are: Seniors Juniors Emma Stcrnberg Ada Pooley Mary Coleman Ruth Hall Pearl Tonkonow Irene Ellis Leona Spicer Katherine Dowling Lois Parrette Florane Crooke Adelaide Hennion Mary Byxbee Priscilla Allworth Ruth Stevens PROPS AND PAINTS V , l L ,av , vf' if 1 4:'u N73 m F.- 3 fi 5 N f er -5 l l Qt' f ' s? l lt i f :ii K yll N 1 I ,Q I l A-If h '. . T U: r-KDS -:dh PROPS AND PAINTS The Props and Paints Society is the one dramatic organization here at High School. Each year the society presents a play. The presentation is chosen so as to promote both dramatic talent and entertainment. Monsieur Beaucairef' the soci- ety's play this year, was more than capable of bringing out the first, and providing in an overflowing quantity the latter. The membership to Props and Paints is determined by a series of try-outs, the successful candidates are those, of course, who exhibit the most talent in the try-outs. President I Vice-president . Treasurer . . Secretary . . Press Representative Board of Directors Mary Coleman Mary Slater Emma Sternberg Irene Ellis Grace Freeman Ruth Hall Helen Smith Charlotte Gollnick OFFICERS MEMBERS Pearl Tonkonow Irene Quinn Gladys Olsen Mary Warmbier Victoria Attarian Esther Hirschfeld Viola Schuster Adelaide Hennion Leona Spicer J? 115 . . Irene Ellis . Charlotte Gollnick . Harold Perry Kathryn Dowling Victoria Attarian Mary Slater Esther Hirschfeld Harold Perry Stanley Parisi Stanley Schall J ack Croasdale Daniel Marcantonio David Bristol Lawrence Dawson Raymond Nott FRENCH CLUB ll l l'll lllullllll..... l.lllllllll llllllll l l 4 . Q l 5 in ll ' 'ln,,' L 'f' X ffm. X U. fx 7- Xl Illlll ' ' A ll I I If 5 s llllllllllllllllp mllllllllllllllllllll vllllllllllllll LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Although this organization only started on its promising career last year, it has already gained such popularity that we are sure that it is here to stay, and stay alive. The primary purpose of the organization, that of promoting facility in the use of the French language, has not been forgotten even during the enjoyable times which were had at all the meetings. OFFICERS President . . . Dudley Burr Vice-president Elsie Veillette Secreiary . . Eleanore Glaser MEMBERS Program Committee Elsie Veillette, Betty May Grace Freeman Evelyn Clark Ella Krentzman Betty May Leona Spicer Julius Pokora Francis Aediewicz C. Trudeau Benjamin Kochanowski Marian Samson Ruth Hall Florane Crooke Jack Croasdale Eleanore Glaser Vera Kuchinske Amy Ericson Etta Gendron Rose Mulligan Althea Schiffer Mary Slater Virginia Dominic Helen Zysk Esther Schoenfeld Hilda Perkins Grace Wright Elsie Veillette Corrine Cadieux Ruth Liedke Priscilla Allworth 117 Edna Glaser R. Caruso Dudley Burr Helen Gabriel C. Buttner Anna Flynn Anna Chromy Marian Chamberlain Adelaide Hennion Ruth Stevens Christine Arnold C. Hinsdale Ada Pooley Harriet Taylor SPANISH SOCIETY 0 E? Sv H- il 4 lg llll .gi y ll 1 Q 15' --55' 'l l l m 9 X J 5 2' . , l r ,Q N fx I LA SOCIEDAD LITERARIA ESPANOLA The Spanish Society is composed of the third-year Spanish class, under the directorship of Mr. Villafranca. This promotes interest in the language, and aids in the development of its study. The society holds monthly debates, which help the students to speak Spanish more fluently and spontaneously. Weekly lectures are also given. These are in- structive in theme as well as in discussion. The club has undertaken a new feature, that of successfully producing a Spanish paper, HEI Soliesf' This is contributed to by the lower Spanish classes, and makes the society a real working member. OFFICERS President . . . Pearl Tonkonow Vice-president . Minnie Weintraub Secretary . . . Grace Gustafson Pennant Reporter . Charlotte Gollnick MEMBERS Esther Israel Florence F arrel Grace Gustafson Minnie Weintraub Alberta Remington 119 Pearl Tonkonow Clara Weintraub Gladys White Lester Webb Charlotte Gollnick JUNIOR COLLEGE CLUB .nllus Alnlullm 3? -.gi I J 1. Ex U ., .. V. . friirr' cf E 2 :sag . qggn 'W rfkfwx Q Ei x.4v'-0 JUNIOR COLLEGE CLUB In 1915 the Junior College Club was formed in connection with the Senior Col- lege Club of Meriden. The purpose of the club is to interest girls in going to college. The membership is limited to the three upper classes. Each year the Senior College Club offers a scholarship to Connecticut College for some senior girl. The money for the scholarship this year was raised in part by presenting a mov- ing picture program. The following are the members: President . Secretary . Treasurer . Faculty Advisor Victoria Attarian Corrine Cadieux Phylis Carlson Mary Coleman Mabel Fenn Elsie Looby Priscilla Allworth Mary Byxbee Dorothy Chatfield Florane Crooke Ruth Hall Adelaide Hennion Lois Cole Phylis Birdsey Marion Bradford Barbara Welch MEMBERS Seniors Lois Parrette Esther Penfield Mary Slater Leona Spicer Emma Sternberg Gladys White Frances Campbell juniors Betty May Edna Morehouse Ada Pooley Helen Race Ruth Rogers Marian Samson Sophomores Dorothy Walker Gertrude Stacey Vera Fluke Mary Flynn 121 Edna Morehouse Phylis Birdsey Florene Crooke . Miss Anna T. Doyle Marion Kay Bertha Johnson Irene Ellis Mary Warmbier Irene Quinn Madeline Cranshaw Althea Schiffer Ruth Stevens Harriet Taylor Mary Marrinan Hilda Perkins Mary Hynes Florence Olsen Dorothy Sugarmzm Florence Wilkes Ll RADIO CLUB l l Illll!llll1lflrauuulll..... i P 1-llllllfwfuufrlfllllIll l'l 'll lllllmm l a ......... .., ,, Wllllllll v N fc Q.-- II . 'mm -5, Wh Qyeascpmy 1. ,fx 1 - Xl - 4:FH ,5a ,b .W I M I ll 4 f yi CY ,M If ll . ul I .4 THE RADIO CLUB The Radio Club was formed late last year, and owing to the lack of time, nothing much was accomplished. However, in keeping up with the rapid advance of radio activity, the Radio Club continued this year, with a great deal of vigor, the work started the previous year. Lack of funds has been the chief drawback, but that was partially overcome by giving an entertainment and realizing a neat sum. While the apparatus is not the most expensive one can find, it is in the best of working order, and many concerts, speeches etc., are received daily by the members. Presideni . . Vice-president . . Secretary and Treasurer A. Budd E. Parkin D. Fleming E. Ryan D. Donovan L. Webb S. Gamola R. Dombroski S. Stremleau OFFICERS MEMBERS G. Raisles R. Fay R. Knott J. Krezeminski W. Weisleder C. Arucleau W. Cook L. Dawson 123 Theodore Kurz Sylvester Tormey Lawrence Birch SHORTHAND CLUB I MEMBERS iumlmmmi iiliilllllllIlllllllluu u M y uunuullllllllllllllllli l 'll IIIIIIIIIII IIII S ..,, lunar 4 , Q ll IIII I . ,, ,,,VI 'J' K ,wi Quasar,-v-+ , ff - 'Eli -Hiilllfhi'-'-Q I. V ' fp 3 ll In Il ll ll I 1 ll i ,ll I Q SHORTHAND CLUB The Order of Gregg Artists, more commonly known as the Shorthand Club, was formed late in October, and has rapidly gained the interest of the second year classes in shorthand. This is the first club that the Business Department of the school has organized. To become a member the student must attain an average of 80 per cent., or B , during the year. This makes for a much liyelier and more spirited organization. All in all, the club was organized to create more interest and enthusiasm among the students who take the subject of shorthand. OFFICERS President . . . . . Vice-presiden! . . Secrelary and Treasurer . . Amy Ericson Linda Ruileth Phylis Carlson Mary Bartholomew Mabel Halligan Jeanette Israel Katherine Bergen Mabel Hackbarth Rae Kessler Rose Pierson Beulah Thompson Lydia Hartig Lois Healy Mary Orelice Viola Schuster Ada Swatkins Anthony Capaccio Vera Kuchinski Nora Halligan Esther Israel Frances Campbell Catherine Hiekie May Meade Irene Quinn Edna Gorr Agnes Killeen Eileen McGuire Mona Walsh Margaret Burke Elizabeth Augenfeld Boys Emilio Fontanella 125 Pearl Tonknow Gladys White Minnie First Beatrice Jacobson Frances Murphy Bella Slemovitz Elsie Larsen Esther Hirschfeld Anna O'Niel Minnie Weintraub lone Johnson Clara Weintraub John Hogan THE PENNANT STAFF ammnu q lmmm llllllu lllllllllllll ll llllllllllllllli mlllllllll llllnnnmm ..... IIIllllllllllunuuiil... allllllllllllllllll THE PENN ANT The Pennant is the school paper of Meriden High School. Its purpose is to record and publish the most important and up-to-date news of the school, and to print stories of merit. The Blue Book, a record of the different organizations and societies, rules and regulations, etc., and a student and faculty directory, was published by The Pennant Requests from many different states for a copy of this book have been received, and the Blue Book was placed on exhibition at a recent conference held in Chicago. Editor-in-Chief . Jack Croasdale Associate Editor . Charlotte Gollnick Business Manager . Philip Cohen Circulation Manager . Elmer Burgdorf News Editors Benjamin Kolbin Katherine Dowling Lawrence Dawson Mary Coleman Lois Parrette Grace Freeman Business Assistants Anthony Capaccio Pearl Tonkonow Harold Perry Gladys White , Art Arthur Cunett Faculty Supervisor, Miss Kathleen Harrison 127 STAFF DA GEN LE lllluu uumfll lllllllllllllllllp mlllllllllllllllllllmml .... IIllllllllllllnuannll.. llllllllllllllllll - 1 A-4 f fc 1 Illl ul I 'Q7 .,, ,,, 'fQ.ff.f'f' N0 . 'V fxfsf, QKISK W IIIlnm.. f 1 ' -Illllllll f Ill I I i Sal I I Editor-in-Chief . Associate Editor Business Manager, Circulation Manager LEGENDA -1922- VOLUME XXXI Literary Assistants Jack Croasdale Charlotte Gollnick Abraham Rosenberg Elmer Burgdorf Benjamin Kolbin Katherine Dowling Lawrence Dawson Mary Coleman Business Assistants Anthony Capaccio Irene Quinn Morris Landman Pearl Tonkonow Art Editor Arthur Cunctt Photographic Editor Daniel Marcantonio 129 + Y i P I 1 ISM R. 0. T. C. BATTALION rn D5 55 E nz. cv. C F cl ai 132 lllllllllllllllllli lllIll!ll ' u1yg lllllillllllllllllll llflllll l mlllllllllllllllllllimm IIIlllllllllllnununm... vullllllllllllllil 9 . 7 -...mf W ,- - I Vai ' i 1 ij , IIIII In W 1 wi l X' I I I n I I Tuul M a , Three years ago a unit of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps was established at Meriden High School. The primary object of this organization was to provide such military training as would qualify students of this course for appointment as reserve officers in the military forces of the United States. Its secondary objects were to develop moral character and physical technique. The present ruling, unlike that of previous years, requires sophomores and juniors to enroll in this unit, while enlistment is voluntary with the seniors and the freshmen. This year, under the able command of Major Harris, the success of the organiza- tion is already a matter of history. Owing to a ruling of the school board the R. O.T. C. will, after this term, be discontinued. The ranking officers of the battalion are: Cadet Major Cadet Captain Cadet Captain, Cadet Captain Cadet Captain Company A Company B , Company C , Company D Cadet Captain, Company E Douglas Rohan Lawrence Dawson . Robert Tennant Raymond Nott John Hogan John Barnard F' , L-.ffwv X ls - .- .mg M fx- X X I ' f, 'Q 1'- IL 'U 1 x X! X ! .Z , , ffl x . f ff' 'f 1 F' fo I I -. .fr I if of 1: . -32 X ,gl JI., I fd.. rf V , . ffl .-41? 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' .. 5349 '- Sr? N ' I ata -I ,s , 1 1 A ,1 51 in J V -3f,5Lf'.ffv- Q,--:,.:r: ff ga-.se 1 -1 - yyfff -Ti iQ, T S.- fig tiff xiii ?-713-,Q' !-'f'.2'f2+3f A f' '7A!'5-'F 'Zia' 531 ,. ,Q V, f. 1-.7 . ' ,Z 0? I ff ,,-,,,41, Qi. gi ,b.,. ff. 1 ,-f,:a:.6 - ' -Q 1,7 Qv 1 fgmrpff ' In-C3 -161 1 -'NN ji'-'ag-f 7F'!'l n l9,131f 1 !1: C 'L.'9..- ' Q , -vf, , 9 ia 4- 'alba-flag 6 tr- ' . I' K 'wifi-L'e '1 231315 1 - -,1f'5gfg'4--' 21 g,s2-'.:',,,1r.sjl,f'- 4f4a.'1:'Z1g-Q 43.3 .,, -4 .. l 1 7.v,,.. - per.,-y 1--, s,, .,ls .,.,3.?'A., 4 -,K ,,e,s. .-- 4 '11 's-? 'g'f 4f5fs4..,- ffxzppa- ' 'Hr Yr Ak 1' VW' H . ,. s' ' 4 . 'ig' 1 Z PRESIDENTS ORATORS 1883-Daisy G. Dean II. II. Churchill 1884- 1885- 1886- 1887- Nettie A. Ives Minnie B. Harrison Fannie R. Ives H. M. Billard Franklin S. Lawton 1888-F. B. Otis Robert W. Carter 1889-W. E. Coe -- 1890-Augustine N. Foster Augustine N. Foster 1891--Samuel W. Maguire Arthur F. Miller 1892-Alice A. Baldwin Thomas A. Holden 1893-O. Wolcott Gaines 1894- Arthur B. Joy 1895-William S. Johnson 1896-Louis F. Graeber 1897-Edward D. Bradstreet 1898-F. Prescott Griswold 1899-Albert L. Clark 1900-Howard W. Church 1901-Willard C. Hyatt 1902-Charles B. Welch 1903-W. Bowen Church 1904-Harold G. Rogers 1905-Kenneth E. Chase 1906 -Arthur J. Hill 1907-Roger W. Squire 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 -Arthur T. Spencer -Douglas W. Orr -Clarence S. Powers -H. Nelson Stiles -J. Norbert Bailey -Raymond Hagerty Sherman F. Johnson Arthur B. Joy Charles F. Rockwell Louis F. Graeber William C. Brown Harold L. Wheatley A. J. Bernstein Rupert L. Penny Chapin Howard, Jr. Francis C. Upham Howard J. Savage Harold H. Griswold John A. Hurley, Jr. Harold T. Burgess Leroy U. Gardner Arthur T. Spencer Arthur B. O'Brien Charles J. Grimes Randal L. Lucas Clarence G. Andrus Israel S. Otis lf? 422 I? F kr-'44 J- lf N N V avr A u ' 1 . .- r-q 15Eg?i Lflglx -4 5 ' x Cf? I I 15? I .Ks A ' , ,f I g Q 'U o A f .. W - -I L -Ui' PRESIDENTS QCont'dD 1914-Gordon Orr 1915-Howard W. Regester 1916-Lewis M. Stevens 1917-William Chambeault 1918-Leo Fagan 1919-Robert J. Doran 1920-Charles M. Fenner 1921-Francis Danaher 1922-Howard Robison HISTORIANS 1883-George A. Clark May P. Allen 1884 Nellie Breese Ada Patchen 1885-E. B. Camp Ellena Wilcox 1886-Flora E. Buckley 1887-Emma F. Ryan 1888 F. G. Seeley -Nellie Griswold Florence Franklin 1889-Nettie Brown 1890- Allen Hitchcock Edward Wheatley J. W. Coe Blanche Wilcox 1891-Minnie Wiles 1892- 1893- Samuel Maguire Bertha Swan L. I. Booth F. B. Standish Louise Griswold Charles Griswold 1894-Fanny Leahy Bessie Coe 1895-Elmer Robinson 1896- 1897- Ethel Havens Robert Church Edward Richmond Alice Stiles Edward Wilkinson 1898-Claire Booth Waldemar Hirschfeld 1899-Jessie Wilcox H. Stanley Bristol, 1900-Janet Crabb C. Howard Tryon 1901-Martha Smith Willard C. Hyatt 135 ORATORSQCmndl Michael Conroy Arthur Israel Earl M. Bilger Edward Warmbier Eugene Pooley Adelbert W. Meinke Alfred Burgdorf Edward S. Panek Lawrence Dawson PROPHET S Dominga Alvarez Joseph Kuntz Josephine Lockrow Clara Pease Eva Sloane Alice Borst Nellie Pendexter Anna Hadley Richard Donovan Hattie Puffer Grace Barlow Albert Mucklow D. B. Dowling G. F. Winslow F. W. Pendexter Mabelle Grant Harold Evarts Elizabeth Patton Julia Manley Pearl Blake Maude Beach Guy Forcier Martha Traly Chapin Howard, Jr llllllllllllllllllll IllIlllllllllunwillI1 tai fttiiatifntrtfllllllllllll rlnluuuunmu lfll1lnn l ..... llll 4 , L .-e E- . ,.. ... S X -j X ,,, ,,,-, if Ill u J . ' 'l ' Il ' I tml... . I 1 ' , I YY Arif fb' Y W2 VW' V HISTORIANS CCont'Cll 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907- 1908- -Ellen J. Frederickson Joseph W. Holden Lottie Bartlett Robert R. Rielly -Gertrude Stadtmiller Melville Bernstein Leila Illingsworth Junius D. Norton Edna Roberts William G. Shute Adelaide Wat rous Francis Clark Anna Sands Weston Hillard 1909--Helen Roberts 1910- Bernard Nellis Etta McGovern Norman Toohey 1911-Adelaide McKiern:m 1912 1913 1914- 1915 Henry Reike -James Grady Althea Clark Bessie Lane Raymond Hagerty Ht len Cassidy Cornelius Burkinshaw Ellen Fohlin Hugh McKenna 1910 -Marjorie Doyle 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 Harry D. Malloy -Elsie Bourne Foster Johnson Catherine McCarthy Harold Schaal -Mary Pellegrino Paul Barbour -Cyril Coleman Sally Smith -Alma C. Johnson Levergne Taylor -Marie Quinn Elmer Burgdorf PROPIIETS CConl ell Beatrice Collyer Walter Garde Elizabeth Clark Warren Beach Jessie Ferguson Harold Grant Estelle Brown Robert Brown Rowena Cheney Herbert Maron Alice McMenamin Louis Reilly Grace Lane Allerton Brooks Edith Little Thomas Luby May Howard William Cheney Hazel Savage Robert Booth Flavia Bloxham Benjamin McGar Arline Gebhard Alton Hyatt Elizabeth Whitlow Dominick McNulty Rose McGovern Stanley Bennett Marion A. Beach Bernard W. Cohan Louise Brainard Charles Jude Helen Savage Richard Stevens Catherine H. Wheeler Russell L. Carpenter Anna Cassidy Everett Ranney Ethel Levine Harry Wieting Esther Hirschteld Jack Croasdale qs-Q3 Q QT? ,Fw VII 's La J . 1 5 , l M . I 1 883 1884 1885 1886 1 887 1888 CLASS WILL 1889- -- 1890 1891- - 1892- -- 1893- - 1894- -- 1895- - 1896- - 1897- -- 1898 isse- --- 1900- - 1901-Mary Gard 1902- - 1903-Hollis Immich 1904-Julia Tracy 1905-Mary Stanley 1906-Edith Cummings 1907-Clara Bartlett 1908-Julia Sullivan 1909-Mary Young 1910-Alice Lewis 1911-Ruth Payne james Wright 1912-Claire Scofield Edgar Raven 1913-Paul McGovern Helen Cheney 1914-Loretta Kane Harold Grimes 1915-Eloise Mecornev William Sullivan 1916-Faith M. Butler Charles Jordan 1917-Eunice Hill 1918 1919- 1920 Curtiss Johnson -Albert Stratton Leonard Pellegrino James E. Stretch -Helen Bilger F. Clark Rule 1921-Loretta Walsh Anton Wiese 1922-Kathryn Dowling Bennie Kolbin Katherine B. Shaw sig hs. 'HM 'V-.x ev 4 I X E A : 53? ' N x I? fi I KZ' X I L V nf' K Lu - 137 CLASS POETS Thomas Warnock Emma Rice Virginia Patterson Florence Fales Emily Ten Eyck Cornelia Comstock Edith Yale Flora Pendexter Annie Carney W. A. Storm Katherine Gragan Bertha Leonard Annie Paddock Florence Richmond Elizabeth Patton Pearl Blake julia Manley May Seidensticker Mary Gard Richard Seidensticker May Forcier Maude Hamilton Edith Mann Helen Thompson Evelyn Lewis Evelyn Burke Thelma Frost Benjamin Tonkonoxv Edith Ramage Florence Williams Ethel Maguire Anna Koffinke Doris B. Twiss Isyla Powers Paul Mahon john T. Hynes Sophie Mecorney Gladys lliller Charlotte Gollnick IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII !!!II!II II!I!!!! IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII III MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII. ...... IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII II -' . Q I Il it IIN ll I U ,,, ,ll'. I I, fef 1. Fl- . -ve-s11:l:n:r-.ig .mm ,fyffy l . Q7 li L X V WW ,Mlm I!! r . . ri. , .L .L L. D F .LL VALEDICTORIANS 1883- 1884- Daisy G. Dean Nettie A. Ives 1885-Minnie B. Harrison 1886-Fannie R. Ives 1887-Edith P. Macy 1888 1889 1890 -Harriet L. Fales -Nellie H. Hubbard -Annie M. Gaines 1891-Minnie M. Downing 1892 1893 1894 1895 -Lucy H. Smith -Caroline R. Yale -Adele Curtiss -J. Francis Flynn 1896-Edward C. Ellsbree 1897-Julia Whitmore 1898-Ethel Sawyer 1899-Caroline Curtiss 1900-Howard Church 1901-Edith Lounsbury 1902-Anna Fitzgerald 1903 -Alice Bock 1904-Edith Clark 1905 -Jeanette Eggleston 1906-Stanley Williams 1907-Alice McMenamin 1908-Alice Wheeler 1909- 1910- Mildred Tyler Thelma Frost 1911-Gertrude Stockder 1912-Rose N. Gorman 1913-Alton Hyatt 1914-Eva Rettenmeyer 1915-John Fay 1916-Marjorie Doyle 1917-Vera Call 1918-Richard Stevens 1919-Helen E. Scheurer 1920-Marian L. Vibert 1921- Lillian Curtiss 1922-Grace Freeman SALUTATORIANS George A. Clark Frances E. Smith Carrie E. Brook I. Burton Miller Emily P. Ten Eyck F. B. Gtis Nellie E. Macy Lottie Manning Katharine Bartholomew M. Dosia Bowman George J. Mills Harriet E. Brown William S. johnson Mary Saleski Edward Bradstreet Mabelle Grant Eleanor Hagerty Robert Squire Mary Ives Henrietta Rahaley Rhea Illingworth Nina Thompson Ruth Atkins Alice Brown Marion Chittenden Arthur Spencer Elsie Saleski Mollie Minkwitz Florence Bridgen Clarence Cowing Morgan Cushing Arthur Pierson Anna Koffinke Shirley Gibson Florence Lapidos Helen A. Savage Alice Boehringer Elsa Meister Ethel Levine Frances Murphy SCHOLARSHIPS OTHER THAN VALEDICTORIANS AND SALUTATORIANS 1898-Flora Hough 1900-Edith Hubbard Prescott Griswold Charles Miles Laura Yale Mildred Bodurtha 1899-Ruth Harmon Josephine Fitzgerald Flora Andrus Louisa Lohmann Bessie Wheatly C. Howard Tryon Clara Grossman 1901--Martha Smith Mabelle Edgerton I il Q as l.,,, l :If is I? - N1 If .... as .!' Ig EE, JY 2 , I: :si Jill? ,mi ,. 1 U SCHOLARSHIPS OTHER TH 1903-Elizabeth Chittenden Howard Savage Mabel Wiley Theresa Meah 1904-Gertrude Stadtmiller 1905- 1906 1907- 1908- 1909- 1910- 1911 1912- 1897 Ina Birdsey Ida Dunlop Mabel Gallivan Ethel Immich Maude Hamilton Estelle Brown Florence Stevens Mildred Bock Edna Roberts Rowena Cheney Arthur Hill Ida Gordon Helen Todd Stanley Kinney Anna Sands Alice Polsey Eva Hart Marion Orr Joseph Cassidy Frances Lohmann May Young Helen Roberts Etta McGovern Alice Lewis Carol Meigs Adrienne Raby -Adelina Fulton Emily Wadsworth Hazel Savage Adelaide McKiernan May O'Donnell Edith Ramage Nathan Derecktor Kathleen Harrison Ellen McCarthy -Francis Holden Julia Whitmore Edward Wilkinson Alice A. Foster Alfred Aubrey Robert Hirschfeld LQ T Q TE Arr- 'U I Q . . ,v si W .ST 9 AN VALEDICTORIANS AND SALUTATORIANS HICKS PRIZES 139 1913- 1914- 1915 1916 Mary Dowling Mildred Francis Harold Howard Edward Malloy Mathilde Bedigie Michael Conroy Lillian Cohen Anna Kessler -Mildred Francis Ellen Fohlin Mary Crews Muriel Clark -Marjorie Pomerov Laura Fenner Mildred Stratton Frederic Mann 1917-Ruth Yale Elsie Bourne Louise Brainard Arlene Paquet 1918-Harold Schaal 1919 Mildred Bradley Jeanette Berneger Gretta Priebe -Isabel Gibson Mabel J. Lange John J. Purcell Alice Weisleder 1920-Cyril Coleman 1921 1922 l 898 Alfred Burgdorf Loretta Maney Gertrude Jacobson -Margot Schleiff Lucy Vincent Katherine Knapp Herbert Racker -Charlotte Gollnick Pearl Tonkonow Mary Bartholomew Amy Ericson -Claire Booth Evelyn Hewitt Waldamar Hirschfeld Ethel Sawyer Bertha Vibberts Anna Wilcox CCont'dj I 11111111 101 llllll lllllnnumllll lrlr1ann lll , ...... . , 9 W . f -1 l 1 'bg I I .,,, ,lrv 'Tix' I ' I. ,ff Q1 PM Ill IIII II-- 1 ' 1 lnllll I . I Ill X .i W - 4' H 'o s 1899 1900 1901 1902- 1903 -Algernon Bernstein Louise Barbier Joseph Falvey Mabel Mossman Ina Tuttle Margaret Cahill -Dorothea Gross Pupert Penney Cora Miller Lilla Atkins Henry Perkins Alice Foster Marion Miller Margaret Rahaley Chapin Howard, Jr: George Lewis William Squire Matthew Maclntee Henrietta Rahaley Francis Upham Charles Welch Margretta Hurley Etta Norton Walter Allen -Alice Bock Elizabeth Clark Annie Costello Sadie Sloane Elise Sternberg Frank Quinlan 1904-Harold Rogers 1905 1906 Clifford Parker Harold Griswold Lew Allen, Jr. Dudley Harmon Milton Bennett Maude Hamilton Ruth Atkins Wilbur Davis Jeanette Eggleston Helen Rice Jesse Williams Chester Warnock Arthur Hill Gertrude O'Connor Edith Peterson David Smith Stanley Williams HICKS PRIZES tCont'dD 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 140 Ethleen Barber Mabelle King Helen Todd Charlotte Brown Leroy Gardner Warren Lane Weston Hillard Allerton Brooks Evelyn Lewis Arthur Spencer Julia Sullivan Hazel Toohey Joseph F. Cassidy Louise Brooks Theodore Sklagen Edith Little Alfred Crowell Lester Pardee Katherine N iland Helen M. McLaughlin Richard M. Rice Norman E. Toohey William Cheney Clayton R. Wilcox -Randall L. Lucas Margaret F. Lyon Adelaide K. McKiernan Dorothy Lynch Robert Booth Ethel Langevin -Hazel Bacon Flavia Bloxham Rubina Fearnley Edith Ramage Nathan Derecktor Cedric Yeamans -Alton Hyatt Elizabeth O'Neil Harold Howard Grace Burke May Gertrude Hubbard Florence Zucker -Gladys Sawyer Mathilde Bedigie Lucy Squire Clinton Lewis Carroll Kingsley Lorenzo Hamilton ill Illllll 4' 's I A I i.,19 I .. . . . ,aku .. -' - 4 ai 'N we . 5 X 1915 1916 1917 1918- Gertrude Mielke Howard Regester David Sundel Anita Balzer Hugh McKenna John Randall Frederic Mann Marion Beach Arthur Service John Danaher Marjorie Pomeroy Lewis Stevens Isabel Lacourciere Katharine Flynn Elsie Bourne Beryl Hobson Helen Sprafke Isyla Powers Harold Scliaal Emily Hotchkiss Dolores Quinn EDITORS Ol PENNANT 1894 1895- 1896- 1897- 1898- 1899- 19003 1901- 1902- 19033 1904- 1905- 1906- 95-Charles F. Rockwell 96-Edward C. Ellsbree 97-Alfred B. Aubrey 98 -F. Prescott Griswold 99-Albert I.. Clark 00-Henry B. Perkins 01-Chapin Holward, jr. 02-Francis C. Upham 03-Howard H. Savage 04-Dudley Harmon 05-Karl C. Stadtmiller 06-Stanley T. Williams 07-Roger W. Squire 1907-'08-Harold C. Wilcox 1908-09-joseph F. Cassidy 1909-'10-Charles J. Grimes 1910-'11-Robert H. S. Booth lay!! ll'EI es ' ' us : ca ' , :if 1 Q L ' , N I 1 'W g I Q It O A-il - 141 IIICKS PRIZES CCont'dJ 1919--Helen Scheurer 1920 1921 Catharine Wheeler Grace Church Katherine Shaw Sarah Boornazian Mabel Lange -Victor Hugo Stuart Webb Wilbur Gaines Adelaide Sutliffe lNlontgoincry Budd Frederick Hagner -Helen Mayer Helen Kinglsey Elsie North Margaret Dooley Eunice Haynes Herbert Racker 1922-Victoria Attarian Charlotte Gollnick Berlin French Kathryn Dowling llillis Remington Dorothy Sackett EDITORS OF ANNUAL 1892-C. C. Kent 1893-Sherman F. johnson 1984-James P. Breese 1895-Charles F. Rockwell 1896-Edward C. Ellsbree 1897-Alfred B. Aubrey 1898- Charlcs H. Miles 1899-Joseph A. Falvey 1900-Henry B. Perkins 1901- Chapin Howard, ,I r. 1902-Charles B. Welch 1903-Howard J. Savage 1904-Dudley Harmon 1905-Karl C. Stadtmiller 1906-Stanley T. Williams 1907-Roger W. Squire 1908-Weston B. Hillard 1909-Joseph F. Cassidy 191OA2layton R. Wilcox 1911--Peter J. Combs ' Illlllllllll llllllllllllllm QQQU 'llllllllllllllll llllllllllll 1.--' X . mn.. VY ar... Q ' 2 ' -4 . if ' 'X ', : ': 9 rw llllll u. f -Q F 'A . .ml lllll H f ,W - ' ll ' ll I lmllmlllu www' ' .mllllllllll Q Zflllllllllllllllllllllll C ' Illlllllllllllllllllllllllll S ' -' ,,nf'fn, I EDITORS OF PENNANT tCont'd7 EDITORS OF ANNUAL CCont dj 1911-'12-Donald Robinson 1912-Clarence J. Cowing 1912-'13-David Buckley. Jr. 1913-David A. Buckley, Jr 1913-'14-Lorenzo Hamilton 1914-Lorenzo Hamilton 1914-'15-Wilfred M. Bishop 1915-Wilfred M. Bishop 1915-'16-John Danaher 1916-Earl M. Bilger 1916-'17-Baldwin Borst 1917-Baldwin Borst 1917- 18-Eugene Pooley 1918-Alberta Stratton 1918- 19-Russell L. Carpenter 1919-Russell L. Carpenter 1919- 20-Cyril Coleman 1920-Cyril Coleman 1920- 21-Levergne Taylor 1921-Levergne Taylor 1921- 22-Jack Croasdale 1922-Jack Croasdale 1891- 1892- CAPTAINS AND MANAGERS OF ATHLETIC TEAMS Capiains Chester C. Kent, '92 James P. Breese, '94 1893-James P. Breese, '94 1894-Burton C. Rogers. '96 1895-Harry C. Lane. '97 1896 1897 1898 -Harry C. Lane, '97 -Nelson C. Johnson, '99 -Norman G. Barber, '01 1899-Clarence T. Manwaring, '00 1900 1901 1 902 1903 1904 1905 1906 Albert E. West. '02 -Willard C. Hyatt. '01 -John F. O'Brien. '03 -John F. O'Brien. '03 -Robert N. Chaffee, '01 -Kenneth E. Chase. '05 -William F. Shortelle, '06 -Carl J. Diel, '07 1907-Joseph B. Nellis, '09 1908 -Arthur O'Brien, '09 1909-Harry Costello, '11 1910 -Edward Danekind, '11 ' 1911-Philip D. Brooks, '12 1912-James H. Conlon. '13 1913- 1914- Norris C. Flagg. '15 Allen Smith, '15 1915-Fred Mandeville, '16 1916 1917- Curtiss Johnson, '17 Joseph Dewey, '18 1918-Clarence Lacourciere, '21 1919-Joseph Kessler, '20 1920-Michael Sztukowski, '21 1921-Leo Wilder, '22 1891-1922 FOOTBALL 142 M azzagcrss William A. Thompson. '93 Sherman F. Johnson. '93 Howard L. Stevenson '91 Charles F. Rockwell. '95 Louis F. Graeber. '96 William H. Upham. '98 Algernon J. Bernstein. '99 H. Stanley Bristol, '99 Herbert B. Wilkinson. '01 Willard C. Hyatt. '01 E. Halstead Brainard, '01 Sidney A. Alexander. '01 Joseph F. O'Brien. '03 George A. Cahill. '05 John A. Hurlev. '05 John F. Lyons, '06 Louis J. Reilly. '07 . Claude Terrell, '09 Douglas W Orr. '09 Arthur H. Brooks. '11 Benjamin H. McGar. '12 J. Norbert Bailey, '12 Peter W. Sklagen. '13 Howard W. Rezester. '15 Olaf Peterson. '15 Linsley Shepherd. '15 Arthur Hig2ins.'17 Harold Schaal. '18 Robert Doran. '19 Francis Farrell. '20 Edward Panek, '21 Arthur Akeson, '22 - re f. -- ,llyillelwqii fi h of 'E' 4' ' Q neil l l 'Xia -K :5' 3' ' -f A :f X 1 1: , l , f I ' 1, x Q 'Q a K of - T ' N Ei 7-iq I A'--1 Q ,Af BASKETBALL Cnplairzs Manr1,qrrs 1903-Hollis D. lmmich, '03 Robert R. Reilly. '03 1904-E. Clifford Parker, '04 Henry F. Mumblo, '05 1905-Junius D. Norton, '05 Kenneth E. Chase, '05 img-garry JEC3Gan, 'OE O Walter H. Pardee, '06 . - eorge . ester erg, ' 6 1907-I. Robert Hyatt, '08 Howard S. Coeyman. '09 1803-Jgsleph Vghglenl 08 Robert H. S. Booth, '11 . - o crt . , . ooti, '11 Philip Brooks, '12 1911-Alton R. Hyatt, '13 Wilbur I. Lewis. '13 1912-Alton R. Hyatt. '13 Earl S. Arnold. '13 1913-Allan C. Smith, '15 Stanley Buckingham, '14 1914-Howard Regcster. '14 Clayton Hill, '15 1915-Arthur Service, '16 Culver Rogers. '16 1916-Elerald Mcffrath, 18 Earl Regester, '17 1917- ,aurence Bailey, '18 Joseph Dewey, exf'l8 William Cashen, '20 1918-Joseph Kessler. '20 William Cashen. '20 1853-James Teagle. Everett Rznney, '20 .' -, ames cag e. I Everett Ranney. '20 1921-Harry Fontanella, '21 Wayne Hall. '21 1922-Howard Robison. '22 Douglas Rohan, '22 BASEBALL 1894- 1895- 1896- 1899- 1901- 1902- 1903- 1904- 1905- 1906 1907- 1908- 1909 1910- John J. Keane. '96 Floyd E. Hubbard. '97 Charles F, Brewer. '. 9 William Luby, '99 Percy E. Collins. '03 William Gage, '04 W. Bowen Church. '03 Chester E. Lynn, '01 James Penders, '05 Herbert A. Maronn. '0'i Harold C. Wilcox, '08 Joseph T. Whalen. '08 Harold Quinlan. '09 Anthony Russell, '10 1911-James F. Grady. '12 1912-Howard Kane. '12 1913-Raymond F. Hagerty, '13 1914-F. Harold Grimes, '14 1915-James Fitzpatrick. '15 1916-Norman Stead. '16 1917 William Chambeault, '17 1918-Frank Dyer, '19 1919- 1920 Louis Harris, '20 1921-Arthur Cunett, '21 1922 Fredrick Lingner, '22 143 Howard L. Stevenson, '94 Louis F. Graeber, '96 Howard E. Boardman, '97 Herbert B. Wilkinson. '01 John P. Clark CM. FJ Edward J. Quinlan, '02 Robert R. Reilly, '03 Melville B. Bernstein. '04 William F. Shortelle. '06 Herbert A. Maronn, '06 Harold C. Wilcox.'08 Harold Quinlan, '09 Norman Russell, '09 Harry Costello, '11 Randal L. Lucas. '11 Fred W. Sehl. '12 Paul J. McGovern. '13 Albert C. Danekind. '11 Hugh McKenna, '15 Herbert Burkinshaw, 'ln Foster Johnson. '17 Thomas Burkinshaw. '19 Thomas Burkinshaw '19 Paul Neff, '21 Paul Neff, '21 Robert Tennant, '22 My tot! l ll 0 Illlllllllllllllll . . , L.- C J 1. llll Illll 1f1 , , 4' T if x . ll 1 ff! I f , Rf Q lllr fmnmllllllllllllllllllllllnnm... ...- llllllllllllll Cafzlaifzs Ivlanagers l9O24.lOSC17l11ll6 L. Gladwin, '02 Frances B. Chaffee, '03 1003-liathcrine Reilly, '03 Daisy Acliert, '05 1901- Mary E. Stanley, '05 1905 Mary E. Stanley, '05 1906-'Helen R. Callaghan, '06 Edith E. Cummings, '06 151111-Edna Warden, '15 Esther B. Stevens, '14 191131101011 Cassidy. 14 19151-Jessie Doyle, '15 Ruby Morse, '15 1916-Marjorie Doyle, '16 1917- Anna Lane, '17 Arlene Bushnell, '16 Eunice Stadtmiller, '17 1918-Catherine McCarthy, '18 Eddis S. Beckley, '18 1910-Katherine B. Shaw. '19 Joyce L. Barnes. '19 1920 -Anna M. Cassidy, '20 Helen Murphy, '20 1921 1922 Olive Robinson, '21 Emma Sternberg, '22 Helen Clark, '21 Lois Parctte, '22 l I bf MERIDEN HIGH SCHOOL THE H. WALES LINES CO. BUILDER MERIDEN, - CONN For some people razzberries are always in season. Tuxis Coal Coal That's All COAL v8 PHONE 19 I THE Tel. 1235-3 Columbia Grafonola THE PHONOGRAPH SUPREME Harry M. Chittenden i INTERIOR DECORATING I Wall Papers and Window Shades I It has all the advantageous features of Paints Varnishes I every other phonograph plus exclusive feaf Brushes Color and Glass I tures which place it in a class by itself. Artists, Materials I Beyond the bounds ot competition, all 35 WEST MAIN ST. I the music of the world is to be had on I COLUMBIA RECORDS MERIDEN' CONN' I Thos. H. Woolley 71 E. Main si. PETITE LUNCH B. 8a J, Tire Co. A Clean Wholesome Restaurant I for High School Pupils I I Tires and Tubes Gas and Oil Vulcanizin g Accessories 16 East Main St. I Meriden, Conn. 2 3 Hanover St. I Meriden, Conn. I Jepsonis Book Store Easily Demonstrated I There is a reason for Bibeau l leadership in Grocery Selling 7 WQSJL Maln and the result spells economy because it's an appeal to your Books Stationery Cards intelligence instead of your stupidity. Derecktor Bldg. I Your constant companion THE EVERSHARP ' K S C 1 Hours: 8.30 a. m Telephone I O I7 -4 ' 6 to 8.50 p. ni. 1-68 .5 MERCHANT TAILOR L' S' ' CHIROPODIST Phone 382-2 Room 306, Hall 8c Lewis Building , Colony St. Meriden, Conn. 3 Z 4 E St' Arch Trouble and all Foot Troubles Treated with- . out Pain. Electric Treatments. Corns -Merldenf CUUH- removed. Moles and Warts Removed Permanently. Our favorite OJ saying, Seniors may pass. Men Are Four Men are four: He who knows, and knows he knows -- He is wise -- follow him. He who knows, and knows not he knows -- He is asleep -- wake him. He who knows not, and knows not he knows not -- He is a fool -- shun him. He who knows not, and knows he knows not -- He is a child - teach him. Arabian Proverb ,, Z gg.. 77- T The A. S. Thomas Store, Meriden, Conn. 1922 Did Wallingford say M.H.S. couldn't play baseball? The Laurel Business School SS East Main St. lvlericlen, pp C23 Connecticut DAY AND EVENING SESSIONS QQ ELI Sus S Stenographic Bookkeeping Secretarial Accounting Normal Calculating l- - -o+o--- Students may enroll at any time. Write or call for information, ANNA M. HOGAN, Principal Telephone 1682 No taxis allowed, so Pierce brought her on his bicycle. ' Iktablishedxxm-re than 70 years and recognized as Phone 314 Phone 314 one of the leading piano houses in New England. L. M. PIERCE CO. Fred A. Hosehke, Pres. Pianos, Grand Pianos, Reproducing and Player Pianos Meriden Branch: Main Store: 55 West Main S. 305-309 Bridge St. james A. Spencer, Mgr. Springfield, Mass. Independent Taxicab Station Established 1915 Meriden's Best Taxi Service Phone 314 Phone 314 Birch's Laundry Quality Service J. J. NILAND Co. MANUFACTURERS OF RICH CUT GLASS COIOHY St. Meriden, Conn. phone 1287 Showroom: 16 Miller St. Established 1879 William I. Luby MONUMENTS 142 Hanover St. Near corner Cook Ave. Maloney and Kraemer GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS Hall SL Lewis Bldg. Frank Wheeler SL Son RADIO SPECIALTIES IIGS FIXTURES DIES AND TOGLS Hardware Specialties Screw Machine Producers Metal Stampings Store near State St. Meriden, Conn. August Schmelzer Co. COAL-WOOD-CHARCOAL 10 Cooper St, Better late than never says North Haven. Pee e i sl as The Latest ! WJ ,, r I1 r W ,Nr r P M L 1: ml, Come, see it ---Hear it played, 10? of the price brings it, and it's yours to enjoy on the Pay as You Play Plan Ask to See the PORTABLE for Uutings VICTROLA HEADQUARTERS fm The Griswold, Richmond 8. Glock Co. Corner Main and Grove Streets X ff Students have been instructed in the R. 0. T. C. that in -order to hit the target you must estimate the range accurately, set your sights correctly, and take proper aim. In order to save properly, you must have a definite and systematic plan. We provide this in our Thrift Club at the Puritan Trust Company. Definite Weekly deposits and the growth of your balance Will surprise you. ' 1 THE PURITAN TRUST COMPANY The Bank for ALL the People. MILLERf1863J BRAND PCC KET KNIVES 'MILLER BRoS. STEEL PENS ARE AMERICAN AND BEST MILLER 418639 BRAND The lvleriden Lumher Co. -M-DEALERS lN-- Lumber, Sash, Doors fd Blinds IZ4 State St. The New Haven Dairy Company The Largest lce Cream Manufacturer in Connecticut 596 West lVlain St. The ' 5 U one of the leading printing houses in Connecticut. General Contractors adidas The Journal Press Bridggg CThe Connectiut Calendar Company, lnc.J Pavements Sewers and Concrete Construction' GENERAL TRUCKINCI Journal Bldg. lvlain Office: Hall and Lewis Bldg. Tel. 80 Mefiden, Conn. Phone 865 Yard: State St. Extension. Phone 1 12 Ift R For Price ot Silverplate Aloneg No Extra Charge for the Chest. 1347 RQGERS B GS. SILVERPLATE If you buy a twenty-six piece set of 1847 Rogers Bros. Silverplate you can have it, without extra charge, in the new Anniversary Chest, in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of 1847 Rogers Bros. There are other assortments in Anniversary Chests also -- 21 piece Breakfast Set, 16 piece Luncheon Set, 29 piece After-Theatre Dinner set, 16 piece Salad or Dessert Set -- each set for the price of the Silverplate alone. Ask your dealer to show you. Throughout 1922, instead in f if A ,WW t X The distinctive blue rib- of our usual Gift Boxes fig A, WW iii' - l M5 V Xb bon and silver medallion there will be this special ':Ejg,f:', e, on the cover and the rich Anniversary Gift Box blue velvet lining help foffancy pieces and half ,. ., make this Gift BOX a very dgzgn gets. There is no ' ' ' XX beautiful setting for the charge for the box. f' A' H SilVC1'Pl2ltG. A WM c a we - 'c 3 Q -f irm 1 1N1EHNAT1olNAL sm Eli c,o.,e-,?, Who will ever forget that Senior Chapel? Sporting Goods Toys Auto Supplies Compliments of Raincoats P k Ha Hover av IA Rubber Goods Alling Rubber C o Phone 1672 Ask your grocer for ooth's Mayonnaise Tartare Sauce and Russian Dressing made for particular people. THE i M. W. Booth Co. l Meriden, Conn. A Compliments of Dr. E. J. Cotter A'dg 11 tht thtt Center AEE Toilet Goods Notions Neckwear Fancy Goods Gloves Wash Goods Domestios Blankets Bedding THE G luis: HDMI? Q North Aisle Dress Goods filks White Goods Linens Patterns Lingerie Corsets Shirt Waists Negligees Who is the dumbest Senior? Line forms on the right. High School students, parents and friends should know more about COMPLIMENTS OF The Science of Chiropractic Chiropractic removes the causes of dis- ease by relieving the pressure from impinged nerves. A fair trial in case of illness removes prejudice and imparts confidence. For further informztiitplpstmigardiiig chiropra t W. H. Stippich, D. C. Your Chiropractor Meriden, Conn. - Cahill Block Meriden over Poli's Theater Conn. THE W. W- WHEELER CO. Illustrators and Engravers Commercial Photographers IQI HANOVER sr. MERIDEN, CONN Twig Toohey with flowing curls. Hot dog! Compliments of RAYMOND LYNCH Compliments of Morse Shoe Store Dr. H. s. ROSENBERG E Dentist 65 East Main Street Meriden, Conn. Gallup 81 Stockwell Co. THE Hart Schaffner Sc Marx S H O P Colony Street Meriden, Conn. TRY THOMPSON'S Manufacturer of High Grade CHOCOLATES Retail Department and Factory on Church Street Compliments of W. Kenneth Graham OPTOMETRIST 515 W. Main St. Meriden, Conn. Try George the Jeweler EXPERT WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING High Grade Jewelry, Watches and Diamonds 19 W. Main Street Derecktor Building Compliments of Dr. H. K. BALDWIN Love me, love my dogs said the hot dog vender. BUYS SL GIRLS X SUCCESS depends a great deal upon your education A BANK ACCCDUNT will make both your education and your success more certain. ITART AN ACCOUNT WITH UI TODAY Csroo or morej and you will have a valu- able and helpful financial connection for your future. , l-lorne National Bank cor. Colony and Church Sts. Meriden, Conn. Checking Accounts Savings Investment Foreign Exchange Safe Deposit Boxes Thos. F. Lyons c0.NuNZ1o PARISI BOTTLER5 OF I Merchant Tailor Imperial Brands of Sodas DRY CLEANING PM 'ZW PREssiNc REPAIRING I84 Pratt Street Meriden, Conn. I Room I I I Dereclitor Bldg. The Brodeur 8K Lynch Com I I PLUMBING Compliments of Steam and Hot Water Heating X Reagan the Hatter Plumbing Supplies of ISVEIY Description I76-178 Pratt St. Distinctive Garments for Business 528.00 to 538.00 The Business man who is accustomed to tailor-made garments is finding clothes of exclusive models, ready to wear and sensibly priced at this store. We are after the man Particular about I-lis Clothes. DAVIS 8: DAVIS 8 Colony Street Meriden, Conn. Th ff -Ak b tl g t THE CALDVVELL CCD. WHOLESALE CONFECTIONERY Sole distributors of Schraffts 843 Daggetts Chocolates Soda fountain supplies 49 State St. Meriden, C onn. l HARD WARE Every TQOLS CUTLERY High School Student Best Quality Fair Prices l aspires to own a home. His education should encourage NEW IJOCA'l'ION i this inspiration. Qui. OWN building He should also learn that the I place to look for it is with 43-45 So. Colony St l j A. H. SL I. l. Gardner l 8 who also Write the hest forms of Life and Endowment Insurance. Heaven help those who help themselves, Alaeson tells us. CQMPLIMENTS OF . l J 0 i 11 The Chernlaek Co. i Y. M. C. A. Furriers Won1en's Qutfitters Compliments of Radio Supplies Meridenite Cigar Zimmer 51 C0- manufactured by Electrical Contractors Dossin Bros- 1 Perkins St. Compliments of 21 Hall's Pure Food Market F R I EN D Compliments of Meriden Dry Goods and ' Cl h' C ., I . Manning S1Con well's 5 Ot mg 0 HC Walk-Over Shoe Store 73 East Main Sf- Palace Bl0Ck MCq2if.f,ff Meriden, Conn. CC C-'C CCCCACiCiqTCC1fiCf H173 ifw CCC CWC l Learn the Joys of Dustless Cleaning with ELECTRIC SUCTION CLEANER The wonderful nozzle, wide and low down, enables the Apex to poke into places impos- sible to reach with ordinary cleanersg it will not only clean exposed places in the center of the room, but can go under the radiators, stoves ordinary furniture etc. -f cleans into corners and along baseboards. Phone us for a demonstration of the APEX right in your own home. MERIDEN ELECTRIC LIGHT CO. Salearooms 39-41 W. Main St. Phone 13 MERIDEN GRAVURE CO. Photo Gelatine Printers MERIDEN, CONN. Try to imagine-Burgdorf with bright red hair Birch's Laundry 123 coLoNY STREET THE CI-IERNIACK CO. ? Fumes Quality Service Compliments of Women Outfitters T Phone IZS7 Jggeph CQ-jreghing The Akers SUJCIIO p First National Bank Building NEW HAVEN DAIRY 14 W' MAIN ST' ICE CREAM SERVED . SODA FRUIT CIGARS Photographers to Class 320 East Main Street of 1921 The W. H. Squire oo. Lena Langrehr C 79 THE BEST OF ' The Needlecraft x is w.MA1N STREET Meriden, Conn. Your Needle Work Supplies 37 Colon? Sf- p . Gift Novelties EW, I X Wonder Clothes Shop I Quality Direct from Maker to VVearer I I Quality HIGH GRADE SUITS AT i F d Low PRICES I 00 Thecurseof h'gh t-thb ktp t8l9 Lally'S l Jewelry fhop 45 Pratt ft. IEE OUR LINE OF Jewelry, Novelties, Bead Neck-l laces, Bar Pins, Brooch Pins, Pearl i Necklaces, Mesh Bags and Pur- ses, Silver Flatware, Cameo, Brooches, Rings, Watches, Cuff Buttons. l Vl5lT OUR ,fAlVlPLE ROOM AND GET ACOUAINTED WITH US. Gifts that last. JOSEPH RICH RICH SIGNS Lettering of every description 285 EAST MAIN ST. Meriden, Conn. PHONE 1840 l COMPLIMENTS OF l Meriden ' Grain dc Coal Co. GRAIN 8a COAL 41-43 So. Colony St. Meriden, Conn. l l AFTER LEAVING THE ARK G. NOAH'5 first ACT was to provide fl-lELTER for his family a roof over their heads. Times have changed since old NOAH'S day qand the country is dry in one wayy we still have rain and the importance of a GOOD ROOF over our heads remains. The RELI- ABILITY of the concern employed in its construction determines the dura- bility of that ROOF. R. CUNlNllNGS ROOFING CO, The last straw breaks the camel's backg so does a CT lj NECTICUT zizezeavs comlggtgx lj Automobile lgnition Interior Telephones Radio Apparatus Moulded Insulation J. M. DELANEY, INC. Manufactures LEATHER AND CUT SOLES Walrus and Bull Neck in Discs or Side for Polishing or Buffing. Meriden, Conn. Ftlll 11832 CHARLES PARKER CO. Manufacturers of PARKER GUN Vises, Wood Screws, Coffee Mills, Spoons, etc. Lamps, Chandeliers, Bath Room and Lavatory Furnishings, Piano Stools, Music Cabinets Factories New York Salesroom M r'den Co e 1 , nn. 25 Murray St, Pig iWCCi1 1 -1? wWEi1'117TnE5fEC'7i Pm EC EE Compliments of Geo. Lacourciere Congratulations from Drs. E. W. and D. P. SMITH , Compliments of Compliments of l BROWN SHOE CO. Dr. B. H. CARTER The Soda Shop A. EICHORN 46 E. Main Street Meriden, Conn. Raclio Supplies ZIMMER 6: CO. Electrical Contractors l Perkins Street I7 W. Main Street Compliments of The Peerless Taxi Service Phone l3l5 Compliments of Dr. L. LOFTUS 11 L XVI :p1ayedul1100I Nl WILLIAM SCI-IA L QUSIQM TAILOIQL HOME BANK BUILDING. I4 COLONY ST. MERIDEN, CONN. Meriden money, Meriden made, I COMPUMENTS OF Should stay in Meriden, F M 'd d . I . or en en tm e I The International We Specialize in Correspondence Schools one, two and three family houses. Scranton, Pa. We write insurance of all kinds in one of the strongest companies A' H' RHEEL' Rep' in the country --- The AETNA I yy yy 4 I The F. IVIiIIs Co. T 63tEaStMai S ' MERIDEN, - CONN Where did the cake from the Faculty Play go to? Ask P. C. Compliments of Dr. H. Quinlan Compliments of Demi C. F. Fox and S011 Uereektor Bldg. Bridge Service Station ALLEN? LUNCH CART D Railroad Ave. 265 Cook AVC' Annex 19 State St. Auto Equipment 3 The Best of Eats O l Schmelzer, the Druggist Conn Boot Shop lJI'UgS Hlld Photo Supplies Hall n Lewis lgldg' Meridenu E'-Maul St' Colm Good Shoes for Less . Ijaper Boxes, :igYCfll'SOXIJO!'lC11C'C' llllL'Illl1CI'l1l1SlUC wS. Plush and Satin Lined 3 Plain and Fancy l J ' E ' The E. J. CO. ltlarness, Leather Goods, Carriage and 33-35 Camp Sf- Trunks. Bags, Dress Suit Cases. l Automobile Robes, Horse Blankets, ' X i II 1 t uf, Eifcitaiilgm ii A it 'S First National Bank Meriden, Conn. United States Depository Capital 0200000 Surplus S300,000 C. L. Rockwell, President Floyd Curtis, Cashier DIRECTORS 1 Charles F. Linsley Frederick H. Billard Charles A. Learned Flztrencc P. Blttcllt-y Floyd Curtis C. VV. Cahill Cf. L. Rockwell Willizim H. Lyon C F. Rockwell Theodore M. Byxbee Those interested and Wishing to make inquiries are cordially invited to call at thc bank, Where all needed information will he cheerfully given. Accounts of individuals and corporations will receive careful attention. ff VN f 1 7 ff 0 f f i 'X ii 7' 7 0 R X A t s l ,: 5 af 0 f i 1 A , I ' O L ln jx' E 1 X I 1 mi , ug 4 f ' E i ' 'I , E ln , 1 'N 5-7- ,vN- - ' 1 5 X-X gm , l link I l Y F FII .J it P' QQ , 'R lf- I 'll f f 1 ,I , I5 Ili , :VI 144.11 F E' ni TIL llH,f 44A X ..-im-.. - , , X xvxjrxx The Meriden Savings Bank 63 East Main St. Accounts May Be Opened and De posits Made by Mail. RESOURCES 510,000,000 EUGENE A. HALL President JOHN O. NAGEI. Treasurer BYRON R. GARDNER Ass't Treasurer The Shorthand club had two blowoutsg one at the shore, and one on the way home. The Shaw Studio Wilcox Block Class Photographer W ee19 2 2 -swf gfTePHUtYOUfCNNH f7g,, 2' . ' , . X Kg N A., cards, circulars, labels, tags, w menus, book, paper. Press 5812. ' Q Larger 8535. Job press S152 up. - ' . ' CUTS EXPENSE INH LF. wma. p .,0 1 , r . , The James T Kay Co. y Plumbing and Heating SMALL OUTLAY Pays fr EXCELSIOR ltself nshottxme Wxll last Contractors and Engineers for years. Easy to use, printed rules sent. Print l lg? llliilsearllfff ?'31'3ElEg...liT1.E3.f25 tiilgglfgf X 127 State Sr. Phone 1199.3 Kelsey Press Co. Meriden, Ct. The l The . l Llttle Somers Hyatt Morehouse Bros. Co. Ca T ummm 67 East Main gt, y General Mill Work Meriden, Conn. .Iobhing promptly attended to. The best class, 1922, is now only history. XSL :XQD5-Qag :V 3:1252 :QL DIL :E :EL :XL SL :SL 513 :KL SLM MBL :NL 94,3255 :lg 51595 2,54 IW rx fl F i 1: 1: fkx fix fx: f s 3x fx: fx: lk flx rv fx: fx fl THE URTISS-WAY C0.,I . PRINTERS 163 Pratt St. Meriden, Conn. wr H+ M ..X... I .- i ' 19 H , ' K ? mei :Lf f L wr Ei Annuals Booklets Envelope Stuffers Catalogues Programmes Reports Fine Printing for Particular People :V :SL:lL :SL :'L :NL :WL :NL :NL :'L :NL :SL :XL MSL :'L:lL :WL M :NL :NL :XL :SL :XL -XL QL :SL J L AL :NL sv :lf ,xx X, ,x ,,,,,,,,, fri rg: fs: IQ fx fs: fs: ls: fkx A INN fix fx: fs: fx: fx: ll ls: IX: fix fx 15 HN fix is: is: fx: Is: IV INN IFALW And I suppose some more bosses will marry their stenographers. Look out, '22! MINER, READ 81 TULLQCK WHOLESALE GROCERS Yale Signet Sunrise Nutmeg Sunrise Brands of Coffee Empire Brands of Canned Goods WHOLESALERS FOR WHITE LOAF FLOUR Extra Copies of Annual can be obtained from A. ROSENBERG Thl 72g E. Ma in Street fLd p t p 'Qlrwv