Meriden High School - Annual Yearbook (Meriden, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1937 volume:

W lf .-lil 'A Q1 . V v4,. V, his-.L.., . I , COACH N-MYAH ABE 50- LONG-I I A l 'LITTLE OLD u,A'DY'X DMPLLSQ . Q Q.f2 A, ' HM A 1 F lhixr X. A ' f.f1?f9iiZ.l5.i.i,iig1isQ w EW.-.mlgi C A . --M . V 1 A TEN ON TH lib CTD x lk 'f 'I fi AFI fwrlwhb vfwfwf 3 rfb Pemob SIESTA VU'VU lNICQ- IT! - JUMP! AMEN AFT!:R THE GAME LINDSEY C. AND FRANCES W. 1 4 , '1A 1' ' f 'Qu- . , M .. , . . V6.5 - ' . ,,. ,Q-3.,,.,.gf ., , YJJLA1. ' - 'fa'-2 ' ' 3, M, 'L ,5 M- IP 'w. f'.,A- W at W I ii E,' J SYAGE CREW sm UNCLEIA Sf, lxy,-Jx E 1911 12 Fx ww L19 X H NE LEACONX enmswxm Qnwfx OUR BAN K ALCOUNT A 5-L-U-R-P3 THE ANNUAL - 1937 O 0 3 W 8 Published by the Senior Class of Meriden High School Vincit Qui Se Vincit ERIDEN CONNECTICUT Dedication It gives the Class of l937 great pleasure to dedicate this book to our esteemed coach ot basketball and toot- ball. May it be a means of showing our grahtude to our tdend, Frank J. Barnb kow, tor the wonderful spirit ot fair play which he hasinsHHed in our atHetes 'A' ir 'A' THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. v FRANK JT BARNIKOW r IN MEMoRuAM RGBERT WINTERHALDER l9I8 vase THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. Foreword Tempus tugitf' Time indeed seemed to fly while we were at Meriden l-ligh School. lt seems only yesterday since we entered this school where tor the past three years we have been training our minds and bodies tor the future. And now the hour has come when we must part from the school in which we spent many happy moments. The Annual represents our last bit ot united ettort. We ot the statt have worked under the ditficulty ot the two session plan and have willingly sacrificed our tree time in order that we might give you, our fellow students, a fitting record ot high school days which you may treasure in later lite. We 'Feel that this book will preserve the pleas- ant memories ot acquaintances made in high school. We hope that we have attained our goal. Therefore. trusting that it will meet with your approval, we present this Annual tor your enjoyment. i' 'A' ir The Red and Blue l-laill Alma Mater's colours proudly flying! Red and the Blue, we pledge to thee our love: Dearer to us than crimson deep or purple. Guide of our way. as true as stars above -- Chorus Though some love the blue and grey. And others the gleam of gold, The flash of the green o'er the silver and sheen Displayed when the flag unfoldsf Whatever the shade may be, That keeps others brave and true, 'Though colors are many. You'll not find that any, Compare with the Red and Blue. if 'k 'k THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. H Sanloas lf it is not seemly, do it not: if it is not true, speak it not. THE Gennaro Aloia - Gennaro was one of the pioneers ot short hair-cuts. Maybe he had ideas about adding inches to his height. Helen Anderson - Ginny, Ginny was a medium blond, blue-eyed girl with a strong character and a pleasing dispo- sition. Helen has a great fad for match- ing accessories. Louis Antonio - Louis, an ardent pho- tography devotee, was a popular figure because of his pleasant personality. Sally Arnold- Giggles The Saults of the earth be mine. Sally was a jolly sort who could see a joke in anything, even when you couldn't. Roman Artkop-Roman was the quiet boy with the gifted hands: he con- structed some of the finest boats on the sound. Peggy Baer-The town of Wallingford had an unusual fascination for Peggy. It must be the climate. How about it, rrPe8?rl .Harold Bailey - Sliding on a moonlit hill in winter with plenty of lassies to keep him company was l'larold's idea of a good time. Who could blame him? Dorothy Phyllis Baker - Dot who tripped about the school with very light feet. made up for her mouse like silence at other times. Mildred Baker - Shrimps. A real friend- Mildred got around in her own quiet way and had a kind word for every- one. Cecilia Barnas - Ceil , who was a whizz at shorthand, always got around in her own quiet way. George Bartholomew - How far down, please? George was an usher. l-le posessed a wonderful voice which we wish we had heard more often. Ella Baudner - Ella was somewhat reserved. and although she clidn't say much, we all recognized her musical talents. Althea Baumann- Quietness is best. This attitude certainly did not put Al outside of the popularity circle. Eileen Bauman - Ei once saw the famous Rudy Valee in person, and never got over it. We don't blame her. Magadaline Belejack - Mag. The girl who liked nature's coloring-she was a good sport and one who could be de- pended upon to do a job and do it well. Anna Theresa Benigni- Ann's raven black hair and pleasant personality won many a heart. She took life as it came. Thelma Bergund - Thel was another one of these quiet girls, so hard to fathom, yet such a good friend. Edward Biestek - Ed who was a hit of a biology shark won his laurels as a pitcher on our baseball squad. Mary Bikowski - Why boys leave home. Mary was an ace at swimming, but her greatest interests were crooning and riding in green roadsters. Grace Black - Green eyes, why are you blue? She seldom talked unless spoken to, but she always knew her answers. ANNUAL l937 H geicnia mrthop m.bi?f f3r W 1, l,f..1lx.L.. I.-,lg ,ffl ,A , Mx: Xr'Ww ' fVGa' !.U--zu X --J n -I 5 ..kf 4 , P L m. + V If , , . VJ' -. a.biz rn'zEm 653 ww -xl T ,wf M MW Wulf: ra IW t.m gg '--4. A ' v , 36- Q1 1 v X . , , . g ami Omj I L A y . M at Ki ' li 2' ' -11 , i i 1 af . 1' W aug? ,. :'2.ri1 mgf E ' um TWO SESSION PLAN BEGINS 'fig A A' , ,. if J JL f-f '.P!5w , c1.9fi1k f:r if 5 1--,ff---N , 55. MORRO CASTLE B ukns PAUL DEAN qt,-i1:gf,,j DIPE!-ws Doneaas e N NQNHIT NO-RUN GAME 2 . ik I cs. .Q.1 , IRAIN OWN lwnmgx AMERICAS cup X C 5 X X . N KRW 'X 51 J X XX X sy X -X 'VJ Y X x W . X, 4 X K H y iugg , L --- n 213- wmff- wi, mk.'S'4 'x-LM?-w N 'fm ,L J, I f N . 'Q .- ' ,f-1 ' Yuri' f 1. w. . 15 ,5 ,fx ., fzzgiqtlnp if . , y-1: - ' AS-0. 'iff ',. sd Raef 'if 'f J L 3, 4 ' 5 F i 'Ex Ji azz .NY any gawk ., .L . ji QL N N, N X M..-ff ex X ' PULASKI MEMORIAL DEDICATED 9 f x 5. CARDS DEFEAT TIGERS , , . Q I M!,- N 1 , 1.. 1 ik I -aff' - rf' - QMNQ ' ,f AC Ross . U.s .An IN 57 HOURS Q, bwgatz J.tJrendtiUDUrgfz'r p .F U h.bL,L r 1 awf, :2 i wbcvhmagk M,vQyHi3fDY 1 abmd IQ! umm wr w.E:1 1fi?'vz.fi 9. Duchoiz VW IM' '1ri 'Y'M Y1NIP'Ff'PY k.f,11f,k 1 4, '12,T,Y ,.,- ,.. , A, 1 f 'X nv ?1'x1'1:v -4' 133 U 'M 'K rc PW IQ ww V ?f'fv'I?51 if f?.c1f11 1f5f z j THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. Doris Bogatz- You knit-wit a needle. Doris was a studious girl who would have won honors in any knitting marathon. William Bohack -- Billie, Little Willie wasn't halt as quiet as he looked - ask anyone who was in Billie's vicinity at a M. H. S. basketball game. Marjorie Boynton - Marge had a habit ot talking in the plural, we . One ot her greatest ambitions was to serve on refreshment committees. Shirley Bradley - We marvelled at her scholastic ability, were charmed by her acting, and were completely won over by her personality., Brietly, Shirley had everything. John Brandenberger - True Ameri- can Boy. Johnny was a tootball and baseball player. He was Room lIO's choice tor home room representative, politician, and publicity agent. Norma Brodeur- Norm's heart was in shorthand, but not so much so that she couldn't help a friend in need. The Annual stands indebted to Norma. Nichol Buchok - Nick was always seen, but seldom heard. He was studious and industrious to the ninth degree, and certainly got around. Francis Bucholz - Still-born silence. thou that art tlood-gate ot the deeper heart. Fran was quiet but congenial. Norma Buck - Norma. ot the sunny disposition, is an authority on etiquette tor bridesmaids and will gladly tell you how to walk down the aisle at a wed- ding. John Buckles - Bucky. Bucky cut some 'fancy capers tor the M. H. S. swimming team. A I94-O Olympic berth is waiting tor just such a man. Beauty is truth, truth beauty.--Keats Adam Buczynski - Our prize chemist! Adam was an earnest Louis Pasteur and used most ot his time 'For research. ln tact he won the Hitchcock Prize medal. Ruth Buenger - Ruth was a diligent worker, and no doubt, will make her mark in this world. Hazel Burgess - Happy Go Lucky , Haze's kind words and good sense made her our tavorite conversationalist. Katherine Brynes - Kath was at- tractive, ambitious, and capable. She has done much tor our school, and tew girls will be eligible to fill the positions she held so successfully. Mary Lorraine Caillouette - Happy go lucky Lorraine was a jolly girl who gave the hiking club her staunch support. Virginia Cameron - Gin was known tor her versatility and her pleasant man- ner. She participated in extra-curricular activities, and had her tinger in many pies. Helen Caneschi - Helen is just full ot pep and was one ot the outstanding girl athletes in the Meriden High School. Gertrude Cannon - Gert was always ready with a willing hand tor someone in need, and her unseltish traits were to be admired. Bertil Carlberg - Blondie. This smiling giant had the best aim in room IIO. Ask anyone who tried to dodge some ot his favorite missles. Gertrude Carlson - Gertie's out- side activities kept her so busy, that we didn't see much ot her. ln death a hero, as in life a friend Robert Carney - Bob had quite a reputation down south - South Meriden - as a baseball player. Lefty Gomez and Bob use the same curves. Harry Carol - One of the basketball team's most ardent rooters. His undying efforts as a cheerleader will long be remembered. Charles Carroll - Charlie was quiet in school, but on the 'Football field, he certainly did lay them low. Francis Carroll - Whity received the bad breaks that comes in a good athlete's career. A trick knee put him out of varsity athletics. Charlotte Louise Carruth- Sharlee. A friendly girl, every inch a lady. Her talent in dressmaking should give some competition to Lanvin. John Carter -- When .lack wasn't per- plexed about a German translation, he was worrying about how he might get a ricle to the game. Angela Cetnarski - Angie studied hard to keep up her good marks, spend- ing her leisure time sewing clothes, which partly accounts for her neat appearance. Irene Chelifoux - Peanuts Through her expressive e es her soul distinctly spoke. This jovial! lass was always merry and advised others to be so. Ethel Cherniak - Drawing was Ed- da's outstanding talent. lt should bring her success in the field she loves. Phyllis Clark - Phil had friends to the right of her, and friends to the left of her. She had a keen interest in sports, and followed the teams faithfully. f-Pope Richard Clark - Chemistry Fiend . Dick was a brilliant amateur chemist. His speech for a high school addition still echoes in the auditorium. Bianca Clementel - Bianca just loved to take dictation in Mr. Hunt's mer- chandising class. Richard Coe - Dick possessed a sci- entific mind. He was decidedly dif- ferent and was admired for being a conscientious worker. Leah Cohen - Leah was known for her witty remarks, her frankness, and her ability to convince teachers. Lawrence Coffey -- Lawrence got his start as a youth down at Red Bridge. He was a persevering member of our swimming team. Kenneth Colby -- Ken. Ken, a mainstay of the debating squad, and an excellent student, was one of the few students really interested in learning. Did he ever lose an argument off stage? William Collett - Steady on. Bill showed possibilities of becoming a prominent newspaperman or a radio expert. Do you remember when he scored such a hit in Knight and Day ? Dorothy Rose Connaughton - Dot. Luck of the lrish. This golden-haired lass was really interested in school work. At playing dodgeball, Dot was second to no one. Edward Connaughton - Ed, A modern Rip Van Winkle in disguise. His easy going manner made him popular wherever he went. Vincent Constantine - His cheers will ring in our ears forever -- Vin worked up some fancy manoeuvers to go with his cheers, Oh, Yes! THE ANNUAL I937 M.H .qw T' 'V' if -a ff'i un -NH 1,-3. f Q' 1 1.171 .i k p,,1,cJfYC111 lfQ1gFZ'0,1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 J wP'a 11'?'111' w 1 1.1 ,r1.x1 if , 14, 1,-,1,, ,, :ij '-.1 X ' ' x, - - I, 1 '1 .. 1 511,141 . 1 4-ILM i ff r rig? rl in 41 1 i l N121 Eg 7 , ,? 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P Hr: iw' ..'-.lxlx fx Y 1 VAS I . . , ,, .h ,14',xi l.-ki '-1 -. 2 I I 'E -I-HE It is better to leartn late than never.-Publius Syrus l ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. Theresa Elizabeth Constantinople -- Don't put Ott tor tomorrow what you can do today. Theresa was very level- headed and a good triend. Natalie Corlrin - Corky was in- tensely interested in social activities. She was always well-dressed. and set styles tor many a young miss. Dolores Costello - Every mile takes oti a pound. This serious a pearing young lady kept her girlish ctiarm by hiking miles on miles. Faustina Crandall - We're looking 'Forward to seeing Faustina employed as secretary to someone ot importance, tor she certainly is a capableyyoung lady. Leona Crouch - Awnie. A smile will go a long, long way. Leona had a tlair tor writing, and gave the Pennant and The Annual a bit ot her talent. Barbara Cummin s - Bobs was de- mure as a china doi. Indeed she alwa s looked so spick and span that one coulld easily have taken her tor a doll. Francis Cunningham - He was a very active member ot the Props and Paints: his work with settings and his acting were equally tine. Marvin C. Curtis - Marv, Marvin was a dependable student. He was just another William Powell. Walter Czapiga - Walt didn't take any active part in activities here at M. H. S., but we know he was a good grocery clerk. William Dacey - Bill. Bill was a Class president and a basketball player who was a real leader. His good judg- ment and sense ot 'Fair play served us well in tight spots. lFrec.l Dahlke - Dunky received a bit ot competition trom Taylor and Gable. Don't tret, Fred, when they've faded. you'll still be young. lLawrence D'Amico - Larry. We couldn't decide whether Larry's wavy Idcks or his nimble teet made him suc ayheart breaker. How about it Larry? lFlora .lane Daniele-Another Adrian - We teel that some day our shy buddy will be designing clothes tor young debs and rich old dowagers. lGertrude Dart - C-3ert's charming smile and love ot good tun made her a popular figure in her own circle. l Alan Dary - What A didn't know about radios, just wasn't worth knowing. Opr tair damsels obviously 'Found Al worth knowing. l Louis D'Avella - Louie was an ortator who charmed at least one regis- tration room with his sale's talks. The Pennant missed an opportunity when hel wasn't sent on tour. back Davidson - Jack furnished 'the students with many amusing imitations during study periods. He was another otl Mr. Hunt's noble assistants. l loward Clark Davies - Howie. Hlowie has established himself as one ot our great amateur scientists. He was alsp unusually well read. ikrthur Davis - Art. We have more idleness ot mind than ot body. Art always seemed to take lite easy in school. but on the tootball tielcl his bursts ot speed were amazing. l lyda DeFlavius - Ida took all the hard knocks ot a high school senior's lite with- outytlinching. She was content to sit and wa ch. lt is good to live and learn.-Cervantes Herbert DeGenere- Romeo. Herb was our ambitious Props and Paints pres- ident. He also showed talent in the Props and Paints stage productions. Grace Mary DeMaria - Art for a start. Gracie was a real artist whose posters inspired many ot us to action. Helyn Constance De Paola - Helyn was our own combination of Eleanor Powell, Ginger Rogers, and Dixie Dunbar. We predict success in the theatrical world. Lena DeSandre - Lee used to skip rehearsals tor the Senior Musical. Never- theless. she always knew her part. Antoinette Dingwell -- Toni. Smile and the world smiles with you. No, l don't care tor hiking, but I love Prolo- lems of American Democracy. Imagine that! Robert DiPersio -- Silence suiteth best. Bob's scholastic ability made a deep impression on students and teachers alike. Gertrude Dittmar - The quietest girl in town. Gert could sew a 'Fine seam and we admired her many creations. Raymond Dittmer - Ray was our well-dressed, blond boy who was a good scholar and had the makings of an orator. Flora Dobratz- Stormy Trails. lsn't it wonderful when school is over? We admired Flora's technique tor getting what she wanted. Miriam Donle - Mimi thought that frat pins were just the finest things. We admired all her pep , Elsie Dossin - El. lt eyes could only speak. It isn't every year that we have a girl who could easily be an under- study tor Myrna Loy. Janet Dowling - Jay could tell the most wonderful stories about Portland, Connecticut. She held her audience spellbound when talking about the great bridge! Burl Doxee - Bud was clouded in a veil ot mystery. He was an officer of the Secret Four whose meetings were held in the library. Margaret Duld- Loguacious Damsel. Our 'Future Florence Nightingale. Peggy's pre-occupation with clothes gave us some uneasy moments. Do you re- member, Peggy? Louis Duncan - Jones the second. Louie won tame as the State's best school boy golfer. We expect big things ot Louie in the future. Joseph Ekstein - Keep on a smilin' in Joe was another member ot our athletic circle. The swimming team will sutter a real loss with Joe's departure. James Egan - Jimmy certainly knew how to hold his peace. Nevertheless, he always obtained splendid results in his work. Thaddeus Erazmus - The wordless man. Teddy had us speechless when he waxed eloquent tor the Props and Paints. We are eagerly awaiting his next venture. Eleanor Faeth - Giggles Eleanor firmly believed in the saying that one's school days are one's happiest, and wherever mirth predominated, El was present. Francis Joseph Fazzalaro - Fran. Here was a man. Fran in his unas- suming way accomplished wonders with seemingly little etiort. Being editor-in- chiet of the Annual was just one of his many feats. THE ANNUAL l937 M.H wif- muy, kg, 9 x W, I -xff: F . 'iv' ':'. i fy A K. -, , f .1 V,' ff A Z X . Y X R hfglff f' 2 ii TTNTLQ VMS Ni: jf: Qing W 'Q , , 'x .Y 1 I W 1 J C. fa ' rx ,. , . . , 5 5 P 1v,fi?nqv .ff12I wid: DEXVSSO 3.Q1fJmYw:3 m vdztlinw TQEE jill M135 ?.dfg h: A iii m U On IG 525 :Tv J .dim cn 0 fn 5 , ' Q , , . If MQ ' KKEND .,, C A M S FH iw o L, , .J , X A IN f 4 mf X -' r- -A-, -3 ,Lf kr ,f,' X. bi , ,1..C,i' fff g. g.LiLlDCc g!: ,, i , J. Q' , QU? . gf . V ' QW . . I -1 'ri I , . . -., . -gg-, , ,,, W-- L , A K , 1, , . .1 596 1 v, j T-jim F ', f3. C!r . 'H F ' 7 1 Q if b. J. L .,r X . ' GTE-I aux 'LG Bl? 1 1 'Q S VX SUPREME COURT V- Xwf, 1 1 5 U W . 1' -Q' 1 14l80,9O0, 2 I 1,14 2 RSELI EF? , 1. 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George Fieflier - George had a gay time posing as his brother, much to everyone's confusion. He had a decided yen for peanuts. Raymond Fieffer - Fefe was tall and thin and rather noisy for such a frail fellow. No one has ever caught him carrying a book. Paul Fine - Paul was a familiar figure behind the A. A. booth at all the ath- letic contests. We know that he did a Fine job. Barbara Flagg - Bob was a little girl with a little curl right in the middle of her forehead. Her personality was dominated by her sense of humor. Betty Flanagan - Bette was a great lover of the beautiful, and her high ideals are sure to carry her far. Elizabeth Flynn - Tweet Silence gives assent. Tweet's quiet manner con- cealed ability, as her contributions to book can testify. She was very like- a e. Dorothy Foell- Dot. Dorothy never laughed off her studies, even though she was continually ready for a hearty laugh. Edward Fox- Ed . Shakespeare and Ed had something in common - just puns. Ed's weakness almost led to civil war. Theodora-Francour - Teddy , was smart, neat, and ambitious, and topped it all off with a good sense of humor. Miriam Friedman - Mimi was quite a student in mathematics. She managed to conceal her vocal talent while in Mer- iden High. Robert Fulton - Bob. Bob was loyal to the swimming squad for three years. He possessed an indefatigable spirit. Viola Mae Gardinier - As an office helper Viola was Mr. Hunt's best. Her honesty and sincerity won her many re- sponsibilities in the business course. Emma Gardon - Em , who loved to talk, was always cheerful. We wish we knew how to tell her apart from her twin sister. Rose Gardon - What's in a name? Rose was an ambitious person who was noted for her ability as a secretary. Gertrude Garrity - Gert. Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter. However, Gert always appreciated another's jokes. Francis Garvey - Fran's interest in soccer was exceeded only by his interest in golf: he was another player on M. H. S.'s eminent team. Alexandar Giacco - Alex, Alex had perfected a system of how to get by without trucking books. He refused to reveal how he did it. Ethel Marie Gibney - Gib. Ethel had more than her share of pep, but she preferred to save her energy for the social life. lt is more blessed to give than to receive.-New Testament -I-HE Claire Elizabeth Gibson - Tall, dark, and silent, Claire's thoughts were always her own. This intellectual Miss spent much time with her books. John Arthur Gilmartin - Gil. Si- lence is strength. l-le will always be re- membered as the fellow who had a carl Mildred Godburn - When the South Meriden bus left Hanover Street at one p. m. Millie , surrounded by friends, was always among the passengers. Evelyn Goldstein - Ev. Ev joined us in the fall. We wish she could have been with us during our complete course. Benjamin Goodstein - Ben was as sharp as a knife and gloried in the fact that no one ever put one over on him. No one dared. Madeline Pauline Gostyla - Red Oh to be a boy! Madeline never did resort to spectatoritis, when girls' sports were handy. Basketball, dodgeball, and soccer were equally attractive to Red . Marion Emily Graeber - Persever- ance is always the victor. Marion may well be proud of her remarkably high scholastic rank. Her eagerness to learn brought perfect results. Carolyn Bertha Greiner - Carolyn proved to be a Palace of Sweets . Carolyn enjoyed the social lite - Eh, what, Carolyn? Robert Greiner - Bob bowled and fished and then bowled again. Seriously, he was a good bowler. Thaddeus Gromala -- It's wise to be different. Tad found spare moments to devote to taxidermy. We expect to hear any day that Professor Gromala is good. Lucille Gunther -- Lu, She was an expert horseback rider and was also adept at skiing - A real outdoor girl. Emma Ann Guodace - A giggle a day keeps old man gloom away. This young lady's giggle often gave us a new lease on life. Adeline Gura - Adeline's hair was always attractively arranged. She should give talks on How to Make Waves Be- have . Mildred Gustafson - Mill entered our family circle just this year, but has already gained the reputation of being a good sport and a true friend. Jennie Halepas - Patience is a vir- tue. Jennie could knit everything from a pair of booties to a sweater for the boy-friend . Doris Elinore Hallback - Dorrie took things as they came. She certainly was a whole-hearted rooter at the games, and always managed to havea Whalen good time. Lawrence Hamlin - Larry was a quiet type and a good scholar who liked his fun at the proper time. Michael Hanrahan- Erin Go Braugh. We may remember that Spook took a fling in a certain spelling match, but we know we won't forget the Spook of Baldpate . Gladys Hansen- Glad was a friend to all. We often wonder what she would do if the Gum Factory went on a sit- clown strike. Mae Hazlett-Petite Mae had a very kind heart, and was always willing to lend pencils and other necessary equip- ment to friends in need. ANNUAL l937 M.H -is .- -, 554 bg: - :X fl 2 ' 'Z k .f.. ,QW ' A bf i, M. . v 1- ,... tg! g , 5 I '- .fflfv 'L.l! ' ff: .I . . ,I II . - fb I I+ f- ' I III I 'I I I 'II II,.LIf3kjI.fI.II I Z. kdm 1241: f wif 1 gg gf: -. , . 355555 if V355 ' f' Y 1 --.fx w'-'H mn 1 V fN1.sxf v, ' I II I +', I IIf.g?f1uID-.,1 IJ.iIIf.,IlI1I QI' Liz. Q Y 'WL , v .Q V ' ,. My . - .w'. I , 1 HIFI -,I ,- ,IL -L .,.,,x- .1 N I I.JI.11' .I5I ff,.gI,Ic,d5,s3 ' I L K ,,,v 111, , W l .1 , 'uf '4 5 U , ,..v N .M ,Q III '.t 'N':'u , 4 , , . uw . ,fx I f.I -1 .Ui WII.I. ROGERS AND WILEY POST KILLED CONNIAQ 3OOYEAR5OI.D L I 950 X IN 7 L 1 .f Q H I -DTM I-.4 f- 2- I 5 IX J I' II ,' I II I If I 5nI'I II 5 F- A... I Il I I . 'If I3 1 ,Q K. I .J. Qffs LM ,.,,. . . I935 fn RAiI..3.'5 1--,,,.,,-I-...N l.-4 M . . . I ., V, K+.-. ' L1-1..3g,..f'j 'fi v if 54 ,, vm md ,V .fm - 1 . -3- 1' -F' - , 'img-vw, 6Q ng L -1, - -1Hma2-w'-w-- 51 gn:-N 1.a,..gx-f- ' ...mn r' ' ' '4'X5,L,1:k -- xx,-0-1 V-,M , . . 7 - . 4 11- 'H IA ' 'Vx f il- ' gf: X 7-5' ,A 19- -, 4 -,-,, 4 gf., - 1,1 .ul , . 1, , ' FLORIDA SAN FRANCISCU YK XX 5' 5' , 'L ,N 5 xx ' id. fxxwri, af H-5 S -. 'O CH I NA Yf -,HONOLULU CLIPPER x 0 ' Q' A I if A r- --x mv,- ETHIOPM FOI? MAYOR .SMI H-6.685 QUINLAN -.mae RHODIN. -1,183 SOMERS -1,586 , 'f-un' an .Margot dhcp pc Jhotchkiss emurigan BMJZEY' w.hH.,1. bmw G.lX,x'G5il7ff UVV. .'.' NX, fd K ' nw., W. , In -. ,,, .li if ,1' Q f 'H 2 H 1 :lf M- A-X GTTOTYW v. howbrigg 9,in1L?' N' 1f..l3a1atv2zm's'xsKa Pf W a.h0r'riqan Dhowess H lx 1C,j4i zffaf + TW E UN k l l THE Nothing succeeds like success.--Alexander Dumas ANNUAL I937 Arthur Hergott - Art , the photo- Frank Emil lndorf - Fat. Frank was l M.:-i.s. i l l grapher, did some snappy work with his camera. He developed his own pictures and had some unusual pictures in his collection. Doris Hoppe - Hop was a nice. quiet little girl who liked to draw: she also displayed her dancing talent in the Senior Musicale. Elizabeth Horn- Betty was a sweet oung lady who was very popular with tier girl friends . lAnd we imagine her boy friends .l Arthur John Horrigan - Art, Art was one of our most rabid sport fans. He also spent a lot of time at the Com- munity. Jean Hotchkiss - Busy as a bee was Jean who could always be depended upon. She was Room lO4's prize chair- man. Earl Hourigan - He was tremendously popular with the girls, but did not let his liking for them interfere with his school work. Yolande Howbrigg - Yoyo. Her disposition was just as sunny as her hair. Yoyo's cheerful smile and pleasant man- ner added to her attractiveness and like- able personality. Bradford Howes - Brad was our class photographer and we think an un- usually able one. His many contribu- tions to this book should have you agree- ing with us. Evelyn Hozer - Martha Raye the 2nd. Evy did a great piece of acting in Seven Keys to Baldpate . Wilbuda Huber- Burta was a whizz at math. an ardent reader of fiction. and a good law student. a budding chemist. He was also a sport's devotee and followed our teams closely. Henry lsysk -- Henry was a member of the I937 baseball combine. He also showed his literary ability when Annual time rolled around. Adeline lwanicki- The Power Behind the Scenes. Patsy spent many long hours prompting a Props and Paint's play. Our idea of a real girl. Edmund lwanicki - The pride of the East Side. Eddie was our illustrious athlete who surprised us with his talent in musical comedies. Mary Barbara Jastemske - Looking tranquility. A serenity of beauty hov- ered around Mary and all she did. Was it love, Mary? Ruth Jensen - Short and stocky was Ruthie but always a good sport and full of fun. Elmer Johnson - Where's Elmer? Little Elmer was so innocent looking in the midst of trouble that it was heart- breaking to watch his face. Martha Joan Johnson - Auburn locks, a serene disposition, and artistic talent made Martha very individual. Kathryn Joyce - Katie, Katie was a striking nonchalent girl who pos- sessed a sparkling wit beneath her naivete. Barbara Kahl - Babs. Bab's charm- ing poise and dignity won a place in the hearts of everyone. Be sure you are right, then go ahead.-David Crockett -I-HE Alton Geiger Kamens - Al.l' Alton was a prominent Deutcher. He was well liked despite his quietness. Doris Kamens - Do with her slow smile was shy, but had an easy manner which made her pleasant company. . Margaret M. Kashur - An ardent business lady-was the petite Mickey . Her sincerity and willingness to help made her one of the most popular. Ma Elizabeth Kelly - Still water runs deep was ably exemplified by Betty . She was a worthwhile friend. Mary Kelly - Perseverance is the keynote to success. Mary was a quiet, industrious girl who was a loyal friend. Wanda Margaret Ketchel - An agile athletic. and a lover of life was Peggy . Always busy with work or play. Helen Eugenia Keyes - Helen was one of our Class poets and probably our most enthusiastic basketball fan. Odd combination, but Helen is an un- usual girl. Susan Kiewlen - Sue was quite fond of having her locker located on the first floor-She had such an easy time reaching it when the noonday rush be- gan. Joseph Kiewra - Silence covers deep thought. I am afraid that Salty was just another one of those boys about whom we shall have to say quiet . Ruth Kifmire - Ruth was a scholar and a super, super saleslady. Shall we ever forget her work as Pennant booster? Eleanor Kilroy X- Honor Bright. Living up to her nickname kept Eleanor busy. She was a good sport. and her direct and straight-forward manner made her the life of the party. Shirley Kinney - Shirl. Lovely to look at, delightful to know. Shirl had the personality that clicked and was extremely popular. Mary Kirby - Mary was known for her hearty chuckles and indifferent man- ner. She believed that to laugh is to succeed . Albin Klasoskus - We think that Horse is the greatest athlete to have graduated from M. H. S. Basketball, football, baseball - he took them all in his stride. Shirley Knell - Shirley's work always seemed to be well done. She is to be lauded for her high scholastic standing. John Koozmitch -- Red was a quiet. studious fellow and always appeared to be good natured. He was always well- dressed. Joseph Korzenko - Joe, With a smile on his lips. Joe rose from the ranks and took a prominent place on our golf team. Frances Barbara Kosinska - Fran was conscientious and quiet. but always ready to do her part. Conrad Theodore Kuhn - Connie, Conrad was one of our literary luminaries. He made a good, dependable friend. Walter Lawrence Kurcon - Walt. Walt was on the tennis team and played a mean game. Maybe he'll be another detective! ANNUAL I937 M.H Suvmm pg. -54' an 3 5 x comm' A' fVN AAA X fb XX 91. flll .m..1,,1,H ,,W,,arvm .M.K,1x,I1lll f3.k1,1Af , 15Tg,' IAA Q EGM u 5 '1 1' A,' I N n sf 'Al P 'HPV - N ' 1 4 ' V ' xx W 6 , X lla lj.iilemx u r1KiQFffz1'ri5 Ghilrgy SYXEVITQY A My , W it F. ,. 4 xx K GEORGE I D115 mlxirh ai, K!ai5a,::sm1a Ewg Y 3 '.KfuC171 1:i HL?'a -Y J U rr U N :ora P RO M '37 RO M A N Q E AND RYTHIVI 'N ' -- V , MV kg EVN , f , . K S., 1251.4 !r X'1 'f '-5' -571-g -'f'f'xg'- 'Y L- ly h - 7l'Z lx fl 9 5 Xp X fRx .f1 Lflml. . . xvu f 1. : ul X, 1 XN.fN,lYxf,,f!H M: fx , ' 4 , ' X Xxx CIS . NX nhl- -.x . C . 5 - g U 1 'ZOOMOPYPH'l'5'PT' E Al 2 f ffye ' S ' ro aw .. , -- ,. Cf! 'J' ' ' .fix If - , : sz 1 J I . ' , Ll -bfi.: V Q V32 E l f! V 7 Q35 Lkv' Lkuxmcw UKHYIXME H9225 - f- .J 'V 7 nails jfjf . SPELUNG BEE -V If V in HuLLHou5e 4' y ,Q ff f ' x ,X 15 X '-x -45 ,,, ,, fb 5 ' i1iDjnc hfEJWG - ' 6, 5- if C-755 H A A ! N ,f'Wf-if - ,. QQ'53f E1 ? gif? U V Qf 5 V wffiff i Q 5 L ,Iem svam a XV? iw Q l V W Ulmvhur hlhnmfr 1 ff 1- 4 -rf ' TFORD Aff , , . Xjq LE7owN wfMQiZVF zzkwixnds J MIDP , , .. .1 ,-,+ X-Ar 4, .V I ,r JIVJQ+E Jlmmivg IAfJV xv- All rmlarss 1WlW!Z Plfvri A.,-. J . A , . ,1 LHHVnwY JUNVPM 1 1 W mp f xx-.'.' i i l THE Be wisely worldly, be not worldly wise.-Francis Quarles ANNUAL I937 l i lrene Kusslow - I, Irene had a Marie Lenz- Have you seen Nelson i l i i i l MiH.S. l i l i i i cheery smile to offer everyone at all times. She was a sports' enthusiast, and was herself a good sport . Theodore Ladueka - High-pressure salesman. We are certain that Ted is one person who could sell Brooklyn bridge, if he had a mind to. He will get there! Dorothea Louise LaMagdeline- Dot did noble work in obtaining ads for the Pennant . Good girl! She had enough energy left over to participate in bas- ketball and softball. Lucy Mary Landry-We shall remem- ber Blondie was that quiet young lady with blue eyes, who believed that horses and cars were intended to be used. Agnes Barbara Lapatis -- Kid was cheerful and willing to help anyone. Her consistently good test marks always brought out her smile. Henry Lapuc- Heinz and our foot- ball team were seldom parted. He had his serious moments, however, but con- cealed his aptitude for writing until the Annual unearthed it. Marie Larch - Smart Blonde. Ever so pleasant and smart, Marie took to her lessons like a duck to water. She was a popular number at dances. Mary Larese - Always quiet and de- pendable, Mary served her time on myriad refreshment committees. She made a perfect hostess. Edward Leaman - Ed. Ed was so quiet, he only listened when he talked: he was an able student. Ruth Elizabeth Leary - Sam. Ath- Ietically inclined, Ruth never missed a game. Whether it was football, basket- ball or baseball, she was always there to cheer our team. Eddy? Marie's love for movie and art has made her a great radio fan and impartial to all programs. Evelyn Roe Levin- Ev, Ev shined scholastically and socially. Quite an achievement, but she also wrote enter- taining poetry. Murry Joseph Levine - Moe. He was energy personified and was active on the Pennant, the debating team, and the tennis squad. Harriet Ruth Limmer - Harriet was always a good scout .who would offer a helping hand at alltimes. Heringenious posters helped many organizations in a time of need. June Limmer - You couldn't keep her quiet. She was a fun loving girl who surprised us by sitting quiet long enough to knit a sweater. John Lineen- Come sleep, sleep the certain knot of peace. Jack certainly appreciated sleep. But in Jack, the eyes hadxit. Florence Isabelle Logozzo - Music absorbed Flo's interests. She has a great deal to offer to the musical world. Benjamin Lombardi - lssac Walton. Benny preferred fishing to classes. He was a true fisherman: some of his fish stories were a yard long. Georgianna Lombardo - Although George gave the impression of being a sweet studious pupil, her good nature, humor, and wit, amused everyone. Bernice Lynch- Bee was ambitious, as is evidenced by her excellent work for the Props and Paint's celebration. She was also an actress of the first calibre. Think not that thy word and thine alone must be right.-Sophocles a THE Joseph Luca- Palooka. Joe showed excellent possibilities of becoming a big league pitcher. He threw his curves to the advantage of M. H. S. Dorothy Ann Lynehan - lse a mug- gin. Dot was an attractive girl and popular everywhere. lf proof were needed. she was representative of her room for two years. Rose Mackney - Dimples. Rose was a livel young lady with curly brown hair. She iioved a good time. Robert Francis Maloney -- Bob. Bob was one of the stand-bys on the tennis team. He was quiet, but at the same time, sincere. Adam Mancino - He held us spell- bound with his remarkable remarks on the Theory of Health . Even Coach was entranced! He'll be mayor yet! Mary Marinan - Personality is to a woman what perfume is to a flower. Ready to help was always Mary's slogan and she was kept busy. Matthew Marosz - Sweep was seldom heard in school. but he always made up for lost time when out of school. - Margaret Masler- Peggy Fasten my beads, please? Peggy was always giggling, and it didn't take much to start her off. Mary Elizabeth Masler - Hardwork- ing and dependable, Mary was known to have the requirements for success: personality, good appearance, and in- telligence. Peter Maslowski -- Pete was one football and basketball hero who did not let glory go to his head. ls it any wonder that we admired him? Laura Mildred May - Silence is the language of the wise. Laura was quiet in school, but when she was out having a good time, life was a different matter. Phyllis Mayo - Phil did some fine work for The Pennant and The An- nual but something tells us that we shall always connect Phil with office ma- chimes . Anita McGoldrick - Anita sprained her wrist recently and was unable to write. We know how badly she must have felt about it. but we are happy to say that her wrist is well again. Edward McGoldrick - Mac. It's better than all to sleep. Mac's pleas- ing personality won him a host of friends at M. H. S. Charles McKone - Popular with the students, Charlie was homeroom banker. He is an excellent dancer, although he is small in stature. Lorraine Katherine McKone. Lory always found something to worry about. Her big moment was her daily rendez- vous in the library. Leah Elizabeth McLaughlin - Lee , Better late than never. Leah's ability to enter Room 2OI about one minute before the bell rang was simply amazing. Bernadette McMahon - Bernice. l'm A Dreamer, Aren't We All? She was a jolly good fellow in her own small circle. John McMahon - There was some- thing about the sophomores that got John. The library was his favorite haunt. Rodney McMahon - Mac was a worthy football manager and a persev- ering newspaperman. He lent The Annual some valuable assistance, being assistant sport's editor. ANNUAL I937 H f. L f' Qlfraaiwm rm 3 51 xi' x W l ' Xi If ,. .4.,,.', N 1Wl N'r'YI'iJff 'ji I .1 H I !' ff li 'If ' m'l l' 'f W X '1 C55 I, .1 .4 AJ mn- , f-. . k,1-.w '1w 1 ITHLIFX fm W Nw' Ni I5 X A 1 Lag gi SKY Q '- , N 2. KB - Illnlluz ,- , ,-4... 5 .. 51 IQ :sxlxx J 111 1 i NGK WIC qfglim if: T- N, gm- Q34-X, , 361' T , ..,.., ?gi,X' E rg lf? NX 53555 'X X -X 1 49 V E V: ix ,-ETRT5 ,HQ M Q, 45 f Gif-70 'pq' :X HE' Y NN TA?wr'- ' xx , -A Mx X ,YW imkmiil b...2',' J11N' YI '4 ,X 7 XX NX X f M., 'X x X 4? . Q , If 1, I5 4 , 4 . ff- gf , ? f- 1 ' 95' ' ' Z' 1 ,-f y , 5 -T' I' .. l.6 - X 'Y A Z, . - ., r N ' . 3' . f if . VA N 'J .Qri ' ' ,., ' k V. W. yu YZ: G- Y I .3-c , .af I. . A . ffff' ' Liam 5 ' FQ 7-1. A , 1 , , . .h ' ' ' ff' Mm' T' . 1 .Y Y 1 M if 'kwa '39 I ' . ' Hs.-' .'f ,. ' , cz, I, ,ig V. v I, - - -Q -:,.'-,M -fl 40 36 5 GRADSf .J SCHNELIN K' JUHV' MMk3 , - A5 UM. 5536 g,5 ,.-..n- .....-5' X f jf? C it Kx fi YA ., xf ' I R X'4f A If . n g,l xr' lj fl Go 4 . MXL, I Vj,, fx! H -5 i! .,,. 9 E' K 'i lfhff ! ,.. I H , 1 ltfwrw, 1 r l i THE A short saying oft contains much wisdom.-Sophocles ANNUAL J I937 r M.H.S. l l i John Mesite - Books are life's best business. To say that John firmly be- lieved this would be an understatement. He really enjoyed studying. Salvatore Mesite - Sam, Never a hair out of place or a wrinkle in his clothes -this sleek Romeo made many a woman's heart flutter. Albertine Rose Marie Minery - Pretty Allie was always a good sport as well as an'interesting friend whose friendship we never doubted. Stephanie Barbara Misikiewicz- Stef was a very studious girl whose hobby was collecting poems. She was another one of our clodgeball lassies. Adolph Mordarski- Murdock. Mur- dock received honors for bowling prow- ess. He always could furnish a good alibi for his absence from school. Edward Mordarski -- Ed held a position as editor on the Pin Boy's Gaz- zette. He was a skillful bowler. Claire Marie Morenz - Babs had everyone wondering whether her brown curly hair is natural or not. It is! Agnes Moriarty. She that humbleth herself shall be exalted. A demure young miss. Agnes was one of our stu- dious students. Gladys Mottram - Dimples. Short and sweet, Gladys wants to be a nurse and we all know she'll succeed in her vocation. Gladys Marie Mueller-Exact in every way and very definitely attractive - Gladys easily won many friendships. Rennock Muenchow - Renny was the big, blond center on our football team who made such a formidable opponent. He was frequently seen on a certain milk truck. Oscar Ness - Ossie was one of the mainstays of our football team. He was a plucky player and one of our unsung heroes . Frank Nettleton - Watch my dust. Red was as faithful to his motorcycle as snow is to winter. Necessity made him an expert mechanic. Rita Catherine Niemic - Our soft- ball Babe Ruth. Rita's aim in school life was to make as many friends as pos- sible: she succeeded. Thelma Lorraine Niland - Thel. Geometry for most of us was - well let's skip it - but for Thel it was easy as pie , Robert Neville - Smiller was a skill- full tackle on the football team, an able manager of the basketball team, and a persevering serenader of the afternoon crew. Edward Newton- Ed was the quiet lad who used to pour in articles for The Record about his private sport's club. It was quite a club. Dorothy Ruth O'Brien - Do-Do favored the dance floor with many a graceful step. Ambitious and always active, she found time for many activ- ities. Frank Joseph O'Brien - Curly - O. B. Frank played in the band. 'Nuff said. We'll always remember him as a swell friend. Janet O'Brien - Peg. A merry per- son, Peg was popular with bo s and girls alike. Her personality shouldy make her life a pleasant one. The truth is always the strongest argument.-Sophocles THE Eunice Evelyn Olson - Personality plus. in disposition, music, acting and style. She cut many a remembered pat- tern in dressmaking, at the piano, and on the stage. Inez Eleanor Olson- Gentlemen pre- fer blondes. We don't blame them, either, when the blondes are as capable and good-natured as Inie . Robert Orentlicherman -- Bob was another small varsity man whose athletic ability helped M. H. S. to the top. Victor Ozyck- See the world through a portholef' If talk means anything. Vic should be off to see the sea . Clarence Paige - Clarence was the prominent figure in the social whirl. Clar- ence also appeared on the stage in Baldpate . Joseph Papallo - Joe , the Walling- ford Romeo, was quite a traveler: he took the train to and from Wallingford every day. unless we're greatly mistaken. Rose Elizabeth Papallo - Another one of Room 5's quiet lasses. Rose was quiet, good-natured, and always willing to help. lrene Marie Parenteau- Imp, Good things come in small packages. lrene was small but ambitious, as her contri- butions to this book testify. Irene had many friends. Frederick Francis Parisi - Fred. He was a Parisi who played in the band. Having musical talent, he could boast of playing more than one instrument. Douglas Parker - We read Doug's editorials in The Pennant on many oc- casions and appreciated the paper's choice. Doug was also the business man of room 8 . Raymond Parmentier- Ray. Ray was a quiet and carefree letterman of the varsity football s uad and also of the 1936-37 basketball array. Ruth Partridge- Pinky, Rhythm in her nursery rhymes. Pinky would walk a mile to hear Bing Crosby. We thought he was pretty good, too. Teddy Pasinski - Quiet as a snow- flake. Pash's forte was basketball. He got the ball there every time in his own quiet way. Isabelle Hazel Patraw - Patsy. Why do a thing today that can be done tomorrow? lncidentally, Isabelle just loved hats! Thelma Peck - Thel. Thel was trim and neat and her ambition was to make people beautiful and be another Sylvia, Go to it, Thel ! Alfred Peczynski - Bow-Tie. Doc has a sweet future cut out for himself: he speaks as a professional about baking cakes. Sigmund 'Peczynski - Mighty oaks from little acorns grow. Zack also had a mighty wit and was never shy of using it. Herbert Perkins - Just a bit differ- ent. Herb was a neat plugger and a willing worker on many school projects. John Peruta - Youse guys are push- ing. John was our prize tackle who re- ceived state recognition for his work. John was also a basketball referee. Lorraine Petrucci -- Peachie had a pleasing personality. She was interested mainly in the muscles of this year's ath- letic, teams. ANNUAL I937 H .il 1 P ,'l' I ' J I WW IUTSCW TIOWI:HHf'f'iT xN'?cf'E'f Nf'.',73'7Y'i -IWF bs, , 9 f A A ' ',, I b .h v 1 Q if , X ff Z WL E M W l s ,X ,QA 'A V y4 :.,,?j N .X I :EX . . N I, r fb I T if AGRICULTURAL W U- comma OPENS 1' XX 1 I, 3'-fi , . JVM.. I mf jP'+pal5c1 rgmml IU t' Q' .. FL, . 1 - , , 1.-' X f ---.',- w .tw xr-'. x v ,- 1 J f kiwynm wqumnmmm r,uzw:my Q mb: Y patrcsw 'ii,pf1f fx 1iap c:Q gg y::shi s lNxX: iggnx 'Dn- x nf ,lf .Z 4.14 L TRI BOROLJGH BRIDGE COMPLETED ,- --f ,. N V ,I 1 u ev'-. f' V fi 5, ' 7x 17if ' , . 1,4 . W RICHMOND-ME RRILL hw.. x m w X . Ng5 ffxi 3 J., y' A gk. Q khif Jj'Vl?j . U, ,HP 'KDRNADCDi!kKE HRRVHRD Teen 1 TF NNY 'Hx jx f , FI, L ' J 1M'l'.w 21-- .QI V,-. . I 1 ' 'Nr 5' wwf ' XJ4 '4'4 . .,a. 4: ,- U fs I 1 fr in xg '-'Sgr' x as 5 k ' Wk Q., x A f 'K Q fx xx Q A 1 f ix X fn 1 kk 'K fr J , i U . , 1 K . L VNV! J. 5 VVO F.L.L.2 mmw5ERzE5,,Fqmh f.. ,Y,, 1 g mtsfi f inf mf' 1 Hx, f- i.: 01-rw! 1 x ix . wwe, mfr V 11,1 ..- IXJJ, lug, XJ N ,r mf. 9 .-A , as + C5 QS! f Sl., gy i ' n L--n . vwl pf? Q2 5- X . 2 H ' 'v fi! I ,fy A F2 M U ' 5 Z f A J- iii Y if - SCD Qf35.fEa M5 tux M A ik PD 51' 3-I 1 . at-,G'!xA N . im .X - . ,. ,Y ,. IU' 111 X Z. 3 m U!-V bn ' Hn 131' .. - 1 V .2-, .2 - g- .',1, QI, ,Ha I. ,TKf...'..? l,mQ.,, 1 i Q THE Waste not fresh tears over old griefs.-Sophocles ANNUAL T I937 l Arnold Pierson - Arnold was one of Margaret Roberts - Margaret dis- our own Rubinoffs and always wore a played her talent as an orator when she cheerful smile. gave interesting and convincing little R talks to her home room about The Lucy Pratson - Lu, A ready heart Pennant ' and a willing hand. Lucy's friendly na- I i T ture made her popular among her class- Mildred Celia R0lD6rtS - Milly was mates. one' of our talllerfgirls. She always had a p easant smi e or everyone. Clarice Lorraine Rath - Clar was J h R h H H one of the little villagers. She will be osepl oc eggf' Joe yas? Srefaf remembered for her soft, pleasant voice ioccer pfVe',,an ' YOU dont l?el'eVC 't- ot which We heard Very little- Lhstasask Joe to let you see his famous Evelyn Anne Reetz - Ev. She was Helen victoria Ro .. . . gers - Silence is analuagle 253361 of both tllilbaskeg the perfect herald of joy. Helen was a an so 6 eams' an a 'aroun dependable, and a hard worker. good sport. H H . Bertha Frances Rook - Did you say Mary RemY j M5Y C YV55 'V' the sports? Bert was our feminine John- bancl- WlW'Cl P05't'0n She Cofmdefed VQVY nie Weissmuller. She loved sports of all important. She had a group of close kinds. . friends who delighted in her Irish wit. i Edith Elsie Salka - Variety is the i Ann Antoinette Ricci- ls it Mary? spice of life. Edie's ever-changing Ann spent the greater part of her time personality made her talkative and hu- answerin this uestion. Ann had a morous at one time, and serious and 9 fi , hobby. but we won't tell. quiet at another. Mary Antoinette Ricci - We puzzle , Celia Mgganglvannl 'HMafCel Q' them. Mary was always looking for some Tmgef Waife- H Wellwouldnt be 5 l9't means of distinguishing herself from her 5U'I0 'Sed 'T R'CkY tums Out to be beloved twin. another Gladys Glad. Philomena Constance Ricci - Phil, .S iqimgn iaga5in.h,c Hjiiemigliicii mag The girl who always had her homework I ' me li' mlg Y' eng .osse .. .. . . and tossed until he earned the title of done. Phil s favorite sport was tennis. horseshoe pitching Champ Nofbfft Rlfcil? - ThOUSl1 Smal' in Rose Marie Sartini - Going to Lin- y tfature' Norlme Cfoulcl keep up 5 Swell coln tonight? During the winter months l'f'e of Chattef d.U '9 3 baseball Same- Rose's rendezvous was the community l1'5 Cluei Sports mtefest- center at Lincoln. We wonder why? Myron Risen - Mike The minute Florence Frances Sartucci - Flo , y man.of'room 8. Mike had worked out a brilliant mind, perseverance, and a T a principle of reaching his seat just in happy disposition should bring success Mh H S time. to one who rightly deserves it. l l i l Let thy speech 'be better than silence or be silent.--Dionysius THE Clarence Sattler - Let's to tennis. Shiner , the mighty mite ot Meriden l-ligh's tennis team, will take his place with Bitsy Grant. - Elizabeth Frances Sattler - Betty. Wit and wisdom are both born with a woman. We depended upon Bett to brighten our dull moments and she never let us down. Dorothy Saunders - Dot. Quiet and unassuming, Dot was very popular among her triends. She always had a cheerful smile 'for everyone. Marion Katherine Savage - Marion was an all-around high school girl. She was a real student who found time to take a prominent part in outside activ- ities. Pearl Schiesel -- ls anybody going down town? Pearl was a conscientious student who worked ceaselessly in getting material tor the Pennant Douglas Schiffer - Popular with the ladies. The Props and Paints did not realize what acting was, until he demon- strated. Another for Major Bowes. Kenneth Schott - Ken liked bas- ketball and spent most ot his time in playing it. He certainly knew his politics. Dorothy May Schwartz - Dot. lt is a friendly heart that has plenty ot friends. Her sense ot humor and spark- ling personality made her everybody's friend. Betty May Scranton - Betty May had no nickname since she had trouble enough trying to get people to say her whole first name. She was outstanding as a musician and orator. Thomas Scully - Never a scowl, never an unkind word. 'Tom's high tenor could always be heard in the Glee Club on Tuesdays. Walter Semrau - Walt was one ot the few ot us who felt that school was a place 'for work. He was not too oc- cupied to lend the Annual a helping hand. Marion Sergent - Sargie was dim- inutive, but this did not lessen her large group ot triends, nor conceal her agree- able disposition. Phyllis Service -- Phil was a small, quiet little girl, an excellent typist. an enthusiastic reader. and a girl worth knowing. Vera Katherine Shanahan - lt you devote your time to study, you will avoid the irksomeness ot this lite. Vi con- centrated her attention on a tew real friends. Pauline Shemkivicz - Beware ot her tair hair, tor she excels. A woman's hair is her crowning glory and Pauline cer- tainly had a grand crown. Thomas Shields- Tom. Tom was a hard worker in the class room and a letterman on the I936 Red and Blue Soccer team. Josephine Joanna Siemak - Jollity doesn't cost a cent. Smiling, vivacious Josephine gained a host ot friends with her pleasant personality. Walter Simon - This curly-headed football player surprised many an op- ponent as he streaked across the field in spite ot his poundage. Success to him! Mary Theoclora Sindone- Tom Boy. Small people otten reach greatheights. Mary alwa s had big ideas and she usu- ally carried, them out. Florence Eleanor Skotnicke -- And love to live in dimples sleek. Dimples lent a ray ot sunshine to all her classes. ANNUAL I937 M.H 1, L x','. H1 l.mf-1,1 1, , , J , .1 .. -Qi! , . ,, , pi I DWARD E 1 W ABDICATE5 .,,,-x,XL...n 1 ,g :-, G ,A,, ,, A,, , -.-.qgur-ll1 ' - SAN FRANCISCO ' IF '-, ' '2'WTm l vw L T0 .- .1 LJ: ' OAKLAND BRIDGE Dfyrvw mmM: ,,gx m, 1,.. ,: ma!,, X Q Y T Xl--.n,, . fff-fy muff ' SCHOQL ek: A D1-wb A . ' 'r K, BYTHEVXUSIC. 1 x ' Vw 'l' '32 2' 'ff iqlw'-'5'-3 1 4 C-L R 7.5. I QLWLQJ f 'NN -W ...t.-ff , ,I 'A X K 1 x C1xcxu.LL,fxL:ub-f...Cl-1355 MMI, 2-,,. Y ., 1 5 Qt... , Pl Q 16 ,VH I . .ELICBLUIN SMH 53fD! FFVF U ,. , XQPBQ Q UH 9,2 fLQ.YN .C ' .Y Q3 . I 'X L. ' I ' ,lx 1 f.. ' xv! .1 X . xx! -- r 4,4 ff r ff P- -N. 33 6- 1... . f!f.ne-Us mn Nu T' f g 1 . Hl NK N33 Xilwrwberq as ix' , 1 1 V'MfijAWQQ THE Love thyself, and many will hate thee. ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. Louise Skrzyniarz -- Goldie Shy and rather quiet, Louise was tond ot sports. Her red hair was the envy ot all the girls. Leonard Slavinski - Len was always on time-oh, yeah! He was one ot our brighter Virgi s . Beatrice Smazek - Anyone recalling 'the Senior Musical will remember Bea , fountain pen and program in hand, rush- ing from one student to another request- ing signatures. James Smith - Jimmie was an artist ot no mean note. He also proved his worth as an actor in the Senior Musical. Walter Smith - Open-air taxi. Walt was the man who ran the otficial taxi service tor M. H. S. We have heard too that he rather liked ice cream! Harold Sobol - So what? Harold was our biologist who was very active tor years trying to sell his model T to some unsuspecting student. Anthony Sobeleski- Murphy. One ot the three musketeersf' Murphy's tavorite haunt was the candy machine: he enjoyed the sweet things in lite. Stanley Sokol -- Stash not only per- tormed in soccer, baseball, and basket- ball, but excelled in them. No mean achievement tor any man. Elinor Ruth Sonstrom-- Ellie , blonde, blue-eyed Elinor blushed very prettily when spoken to: she seemed to know everyone. Ann .lean Soroka - Ann was always quiet and reserved. She always gave a great deal ot thought to what she was going to say. Josephine Sosnowski - Jo was one ot the most intellectual and active stu- dents in the commercial group. An all- around sport. Eilleen Rose Spellacy -- Success is obtained only by hard work. Her active mind and fingers should 'find her an ex- cellent secretarial position. Dorothy Eleanor Spencer -- Dot was very conscientious and always came to class prepared . She was the main- stay ot her less industrious triends. Adolph Spiett- Sincerity is an open- ness ot heart. A very quiet young man who took everything seriously. Margaret Mary Ann Steigler - I should like to spend the whole ot my lite travelling. Peggy's vocal talents were appreciated by the chorus. Charlotte Sternberg -- Shari was quite versatile in the 'Fine arts. and her caricatures endeared her to all who knew her. The Annual is indebted to Charlotte. Lucille Elizabeth Stiles - A smile is the style. lt dancing eyes and ever- present dimples indicate happiness, Lu's school days were happy days. Theodore Stiles -- Ted, Possessing a smooth, unruttled disposition, Ted got along well with students and teachers alike. Shirley Anne Stockbridge - A happy- go-lucky girl, Shirley was scared to death by oral themes. but she acquitted herselt nobly. Ruth Straub - Ruthie was modest to the point ot always being sure she was going to tail, but she always came out with honors. Many receive advice, 'Few profit by it.-Publius Syrus THE William Sopranovitch -- Will could discuss politics tor hours and still never teel the ravages ot time. l0n other oc- casions, Bill was rather quiet.l Stephanie Paula Swedock - Come and Trip it As Ye Go. Stephanie didn't wait tor graduation to enter a protession. She is an honest-to-goodness dancing teacher. Elenore Marie Swenson -- Billie, One ot the sott pedal sisters. We shall never torget the many times Billie entertained us with her golden voice. Raymond Swiatek - Rudy could imitate Tarzan's ape, Cheetah, so well that he's actually growing tur. Holly- wood calling! Victoria Swiatek - Deep-seated wis- dom. Although Victoria looked like in- nocence incarnate, she really possessed a great deal ot wisdom. Eleanor Taylor - Tay. Eleanor kept her ambitions and hobbies secret. We did find out that she was an avid movie tan. Florence Barbara Tessmer - Tess, The girl with a million dollar smile. We will never torget this girl with such a pleasing personality. Vincent Then- A man ot 'few words. Vincey was an athlete with a real in- terest in baseball. He was a pitcher on our baseball squad. Evelyn Tierney- Evy with her splen- did disposition and pleasing smile, won the hearts ot many. Ann Toman - Whenever onyone met Toots , whether in the school or in more pleasant places, she was always given a warm greeting. Lawrence Tomms - Star gazing. He was an astronomer with an unusual telescope. He was able to show us just how Sherlock detected crimes. Alice Totz - Alice was one ot the most entertaining companions with whom anyone would wish to associate: she was well intormed on many subjects. Roger Treloar- Beans tamous pep talks will go down in history. He did a magniticent job as chairman ot the Props and Paints' Anniversary celebra- tion. Wanda Unanski - Wanda was one commercialite who was 'Fortunate enough to like mathematics. lmagine receiving IOOCYO in mathl Yolanda Margherita Valera - Yola. l had a swell time last night. Yolanda will always have a good time wherever she goes. James Vumbacco - Mr. Churchill's aide'-de-camp. Jimmy did a splendid job on the renowned Seven Keys To Baldpate setting. Ruth Mary Wachelhausen - She gave most people the impression ot being an angelic, sweet, little studious girl, but you should know her. John Walker -- John was a good stu- dent, willing to co-operate with every- one. As a future Lindy we wish him happy landings. Evelyn Ann Walsh- A taithtul triend is the medicine ot lite. Ann had many triends and was a triend in need to the Annual . Marguerite Mary Walsh - Marge , how could anyone torget Marge who had such a winning personality and so cheerful a disposition? lncidentally, Marge had literary talent. ANNUAL I937 H M 9+-M . . , ,qw , ,, Xffdlfjl ills w. i JM xi.5'Xfj5jdX.luf 5.g,.,1f44f,. 1Jgg x , ' 4- . ,,A, ,' N., 4. xl, ,NX v.3wea,,f5!m gf i ,1fp1z,fmv has YIQJI fzii aigouime l?5Oma1:i QF 'A -.Q 9' Q 3. PW 6 ECGV mnamski W Q2 imma A T'.wfmhtnIhau:sfzww ig.-Wmlmr fg.m145? : C6 :A x if rv 2-. kill! 9 .' ' 'N W ,yf , u p if, Q l I 9 1 . , - NEW TT- fulf, .,'J'..fz V. , ' , 4, 2 1 1 'L I .' 'r .J ,xx'l, s ,L 3, , . - X Vmf sit . x I K Z - CIC .5,x f Y KEOTBRLL I 1 I f I , f. ,- W,-, 7, 4 1 ,- , FOOTBALL 56 G, Ji ini ',,,qYg, P K L - -QTAXX . , . ., . ..:gAi!J- r gy! 'r-w'Sj.l',JA',6 xxff AQITATION mm ADDITION TQ P-MGH SCHOOL J.vu1w1ba z na b M4-M, f N , 3 A F. ,ID GR 5 SECURED I,N1-XUGURAL Tm Q1 1521 fm u N H E Avy was:-...n Q- - .X X ,-Daw, CGRO N XXTION os: GEORGE 1-I W amd if 1 .N :I 5 in Af VO 4' 5 H. fffmx, jr ':A Q' V ww fe +- 555- in l . ' ,N .+P 'ifrlg g'. ' f 'fn M fi H 3 LL A :v.'-,fgfey X - ,-fav .fr l f ' J m u I . X f f 1 .' ff LR 'JV Y A 52'n'7p' 5 A J 1 5 K i E X f 1 X fb i ! Finn I .' W , A, . '. 11- . SENIOR MUSICAL I if M, :H x ,w ,. .g f ,xflffxa 1, M . ' ' . . m ' gf . x 'J ., f fr -u N! :fb 335 If .fn , ' V'ifflQ.f:j Nh .fin ,,.g1-Aw?-fir, 'Ffa ' x. . .:.4-x,, , -, J -w I 5924. I., ksguh M : M R ,NA 'x SQZH-DC L EXPLCSIDE 5 KN NEW wwuom, TE XAS C-5. !'l ' . , , J, rx m'1' ff'H 7, A' I V 5 N, ' . . fu Q' . ,X x' J Us .' .' l . K E r' '- 1 .Xu --x 'g 1 1 fy Avy ille- . v xnfwx 1 JA F , 2 N1 I U' , ,, -. Lxxl ,Jn ' ' v ' 5 fxwff: fp F.'+i xai34 'I iff -' 'H ' nr-xx. .- !'.X.a.' 1 , ,x .. 4.l:.x.f, ,5kJ1' , - , n Lxxxrfhigwl IN!-,rj 1 . X , fx. ,' MA VP.-1 D .a mg! ri, g:.x.5usm mth mf? 1: Q1 H5 THE What is left when honour is lost?-Publius Syrus ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. Joseph Ward - Joe was that quiet young man who was right there when there was algebra to be done: his home- work was very helpful upon occasions. Edith Lorraine Weber -- Eadie was the proverbial mouse , We often won- dered what Eadie found so interesting in New Haven. Adeline Weisser - Della had the prettiest auburn hair in our class. She certainly got a big kick out of hiking. Elsie Rae Welton - Popular in her own little group. Elsie succeeded in ac- quiring many new friends before leaving the halls of M. H. S. Arthur Wentworth - Art was the dapper young gentleman who was one of the famous triumvirate. Art spent his spare moments at the Y , Bernice Wessenberg - Wessie was a born leader. Though self-contained, she had some very definite views on life and people. Alton Weston - Alton was rimarily a scholar and one with a real fiiture in the musical world. He made a first-rate pianist for our orchestra. Dorothy White - We will remember Dot as being always the same - friendly - with a winsome smile for all. Rita White - Rit , who was always ready, willing, and able, made an ideal basketball captain. Glen Wiegert -- Wit makes its own welcome. He was a calm, easy-going likeable chap whose presence was always welcome. Leonard Byron Willcox - Lennie, Lennie was one of the jolliest boys in our class. He was well known for his trombone playing in the band. Leslie Wilson - Had Les lived in another age he would have been a sing- ing troubadour. As it was, he concen- trated on tennis and achieved fame for M. H. S. Donald Winkel - For a dreamer lives forever, and a toiler dies in a day. During a baseball game Donald was right there. Helen Mary Wnuk - Big as a min- ute. Helen enjoyed banking on Tues- day. No fooling. She really did. Hazel Wogatske - Schatz was a comely lass who had a natural inclin- ation for English, and many friends who valued her friendship. Karl Wolf - Ladies' man. When not in a basketball uniform. Karl had a weakness for bright colored bow ties and checkered shirts. Helen Merle Wright - Ginger. l was a stranger, and ye took me in. Our Canadian Miss, was always so quiet that you'd never know she was around. Phoebe Wusterbarth -- Phoebe has a great interest in the stage, and expressed her talent by singing. Edith Ida Yaclrer - A magnetic per- sonality. Words cannot describe what Edie has done for the Class of 37 . We were happy that she was publicly honored by the D. A. R. . Catherine Yale - Cushy excelled in the terpsichorean art and had a light and cheery outlook in life. Nothing can be done at once hastily and prudently.-Publius Syrus THE Joseph Zalenski - A cheertul grin will let you in. Dede was one ot our Golt Team Managers. William Zanetto - Dwig , the imi- tator ot imitatorsf' Popeye, Donald Duck, airplanes. or what have you Dwig says, Where there's a will, there's a way. Adeline Barbara Zawisza - Ad was a dream ot a girl. Lite never grew mon- otonous tor Adeline tor she always had her dreams. Rudolph Zebora - Zeke , Rudy was quite a comedian and was one of our more advanced lady-killers . John Zemke - Long John, the silent man. He displayed the most efficient technique in collecting class dues that was every seen by this mere senior. Harold Zezeck - Harold's height and Speed helped to make him the time soccer player that he was. He enjoyed telling us that he didn't like girls. Louise Zickwolf - Appearances are deceiving. Louise was another ot our quiet, old-fashioned girls. That's what we thought! Lester Zimmerman - Les must be added to the roster ot those who made great soccer and baseball teams pos- sible. Injuries hampered his baseball style senior year. Ruth Zimmerman - Ruth without her True Story or Modern Romance just wouldn't have been our Ruth. Never mind, Ruth, we liked you anyhow. Helene Zygmont-Helene was a good worker and never shirked her duty. She was every ready to help her less able Latin sisters. Ann Barbara Mikishka - Waste no words. Ann was always a quiet girl whose pet diversions were playing tennis and roller-skating. James Often - Jim didn't join us until senior year, but he readily tound a position on the tootball squad. Herbert Reader -- Herby was a courageous little tootball player and an able baseball player. His dry humor was appreciated during every season. ANNUAL I937 M.H 0.5. Jima A ilu' x , 4,1 K simon RECIEPTION x x . x , x...g 1 'G xr f Xxx IQ ' 1 5 - ?LJff? ia U f ' ' ' ' X - ' Z Z 4 Hmm PRIZE E SSAYS if h' , I UH, fp-0 f w ' ff Q7 'Q T XX Q fvifylc f - f ,f - A H' I x X ' , X ,p,Zem! fXf1 fl 3' gf! Xb - g .N wut 9. X , i , :yi L -V - A ' V L, WML -4 . A' 1 ig 0 v v ,, I? A CLASS Ni GHT June :ETH !'f'?g1igx 'fwlf Fifxf--w' W-5, X- .: V: '.1.'.f1-'- 1.L.Nff'le51U . WE GRADUATE. Q du I fx' klu, N. 4 I, x ' , ' , H ' A- U, ' . .. , .H K I 4, ' ' vm!! . I X XA 5 774, WQ7 .1 fx 'fl ilu. f'N..f'7 4, W NN N. H , K ,H ., M Q, ,XX 5 -.:?fulIf.ff1I,Lslf -lfgx f ,JA ' jf! 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GIRLS Elizabeth Fenn Edith Yacker Agnes Moriarty Eleanor Swenson Shirley Bradley Phyllis Clark Bernice Wessenberg Bernice Lynch Marion Savage Betty May Scranton Evelyn Hozer Shirley Bradley Mary Kirby Marion Graeber Eleanor Faeth Marion Graeber Madelin Gostyla Shirley Bradley Kathryn Byrnes Elizabeth Fenn Eunice Olson Class Notables BEST LOOKING BUSINESS MINDED OUIETEST MUSICIAN MOST POPULAR SOCIAL LEADERS OPTIMISTS ACTRESS-ACTOR BEST DRESSED ORATORS NOISIEST PUNSTERS LAZIEST MOST MODEST JOLLIEST MOST AMBITIOUS MOST ATHLETIC COMEDIANS PESSIMISTS HEART BREAKERS CHATTERBOXES BOYS Teddy Pasinslci Roger Treloar John Gilmartin Alton Weston Albin Klasoslcus William Dacey Roger Treloar Herbert DeGenere Marvin Curtis Kenneth Colby Edward Iwanilci Francis Carroll Joseph Luca Peter Maslowski John Brandenberger Francis Fazzalaro Albin Klasoskus Edward lwaniki Rennock Muenchow John Brandenberger Edward lwaniki ,,.-- g xiiyrn X5-xx Y iii Xqwx X' l:.ig f 1-, 7f F1Z?rf 'Egg X ' 4 K - 7 ft 4: Q' ' T ' fi ,, fm Nil: f- I 'f li' 'ix 'AP ' M XX f' ' f' xx f fM X ffk., ,A'W11.':T5P:f1Tfv':51'Lf?':Ef1fw-N X V LH f, sf! m::..?H' F Q, XYQN 'NLfi?ff-QQ. 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L' . 14 1-.51-a jggg-u3mIu +J gy, Q ' 1'-' ff- 'g'--f-,:'-i- N Xb-. --'M' A KLK 1 -,, T -fjwij' ' ' - x '. :UQ I' Jdq ' ' ' A '-':--1151, f -. -14 ,if - +25 'Qin '15 9,4 - 7,448 'f '.g-pffli f- -.ff ,,,-' - W. ff . 'w ,-.......... jj ,:Y -' - Vp 'V-. . - x,,.Lv-- X 1 if , 'V ,,,,5.-zz 1 H-1.-1 New .W NA H, ' H X.A- if af' ,ff 4 f' K, f i X 4, . A, ,X -.. - My ,f 5-aw h ,ff F V -mfg 3 THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. At Graduation The three short years that we have traveled here- Filled with the sharp emotions ot our youth- Have slipped away with running water's gleam, To join the stream ot ages long since passed, And we stand up to meet the awesome world, All new, and with our knowledge at our backs. So, though the parting seems a painful break With all our youthful joys and hopes and dreams. We must pass on, to mellow in the years, And look at lite through wisdom's quiet eyes. - Charlotte Stern berg if 'k 'A' Valedictory MARION GRAEBER To-night is graduation. It is the day we have all looked forward to tor a long while. Yet now that the time has finally come. we greet the occasion with mixed emotions. We are both sad and happy: sad because we are leaving the school where we have passed three ot the happiest years ot our lives, and happy because we are going on to greater things in the world about which we still have much to learn. Three ears ago we came to Meriden High School from the two junior high schools. oh rivalries were soon forgotten, and everyone pulled together in both work and play. To be sure, we have learned a great deal from our studies, but we have also received invaluable training from the various extra-curricular activities. Now those days are over. Although we have taken ditterent courses to better suit our aims in lite. we are all united to-night on this plattorm tor the same purpose. ln a 'Few minutes we will receive our diplomas. They do not mean that our edu- cation is over. For many of us they are only the first step toward our ultimate goal. We will go on to other institutions acquiring the training necessary betore beginning our careers. To others graduation means the end ot their tormal education. Yet even they will go on learning day by day trom one ot the most valuable teachers in the world, experience. It has been said that the human mind never ceases gaining knowl- edge until all its tunctions stop altogether. We are almost ready to begin our careers, to carve tor ourselves a place in the world. Some are aiming tor the top: others hope to fill positions in that huge structure that supports the top. Nevertheless, we are all alike in one respect. We all have taith. courage, and hope. There are people who have lost all three, who believe that nothing is worth trying. because everything leads nowhere. We are thankful that we are not ot these. We still have taith in ourselves, in our tellowmen, and in our God. We still have courage to go on. And. last ot all. we still have hope that we may some day. even though that day be tar distant. realize the things which today are only dreams and ambitions. So now we must bid farewell to our teachers to whom we are indebted tor their untiring patience in attempting to show us the paths toward knowledge, to our school which we have learned to love so dearly. and last ot all to each other. THE ANNUAL l937 M.H.S. THE ANNUAL l937 M.H.S. Salutatory FRANCIS FAZZALARO We, the Class ot I937, extend to you, our loyal friends, a heart-telt welcome to our graduation. This event marks our last appearance as a group on this stage. When we entertain this thought, we are sorrowtul since we realize that we are about to sever our relations with the Meriden High School, where tor the years just past we have been instructed in the highest ideals. However, griet over our departure imme- diately gives way to joy when we consider that we are about to enter into a world ot opportunities. We hope that this evening marks the beginning ot the tultillment ot our ambitions. It is our aim to prove to you, our parents, many ot whom have endured the su- preme sacritice in order to make possible this education tor your children, that these years in high school have titted us well tor our tuture. To you, the citizens ot our city, the Superintendent ot Schools and members ot the School Board, and the High School Faculty, we wish to express our sincere grati- tude tor having done everything in your power to prepare us tor our voyage on lite's stormy seas. lt has been your kind and encouraging words that have spurred us on to strive tor success even when we were faced with the possibility ot tailure. Under your guidance, we have learned to search tor truth. We hope that you, the underclassmen, whose triendship we shall always remember, will carry on your work even better than we have ours. We are happy now to welcome all ot you, our 'families and other friends, to the exercises which we are about to hold as a 'fitting climax to our high school days- our graduation. HICKS PRIZE ESSAYISTS HONOR STUDENTS FRANCIS FAZZALARO MARION GRAEBER MIRIAM FRIEDMAN FRANCIS FAZZALARO JEAN HOTCI-IKISS MARVIN CURTIS EVELYN ANN WALSH FLORENCE SARTUCCI DOROTHY WHITE RUTH STRAUB I-IAZEL WOGATSKE ALTON WESTON History of the Class of 1937 Y MARION GRAEBER June, the time of graduation, is almost here: therefore, we Seniors wish to pause a few moments to review the high spots of our career at the Meriden High School. We began our work in September of I934- as timid Sophomores, ignorant of the ways of our more experienced colleagues, but eager to learn. Occasional glimpses of Seniors left us staring with open mouths. ln spite of having to attend classes in the afternoon when most of the clubs met, we were well represented in the various activities, even to the extent of possessing a member on the champion football and basketball teams. That was the year in which our basketball team became famous by winning both the Yale and the New England tournaments for the first time in the history of the school. The debating teams kept up their fine work by winning the Triangular Debate and the C. C. l. L. contest, and by tying for the state championship. Miss Helen Broderick, Mr. James Reed, and Mr. Norman Burgdorf were chosen to be our advisors. The class officers for the year were: President, Teddy Pasinski, Vice-President, Eleanor Kilroy, Secretary, Mary Kirby, and Treasurer, Edith Yacker. As Juniors we were slightly higher in the social scale and were even so audacious as to mingle with some of the Seniors in our classes. That year was an exciting one. The 'football and basketball teams kept up the pace they had set the previous season and again walked off with the honors. Juniors in the Props and Paints Society's annual presentation, Honor Bright, showed splendid talent and drew much praise. - The event of the year was the Junior Prom which was a complete social and financial success. Assisted by the three class advisors, the committees under the direction of Bradford Howes, the general chairman, carried out the Rhythm and Romance theme very effectively. The class officers were: President, William Dacey, Vice-President, Eleanor Kilroy, Secretary, Mary Kirby, and Treasurer, Edith Yacker. Then came September I936. We were at last Seniors with all the wisdom and dignity befitting our exalted position. One of the greatest privileges was leaving the assemblies while the Juniors stood at attention and envied us. For our most important year the class chose William Dacey as President, Mary Kirby as Vice-President, John Gilmartin as Secretary, and Edith Yacker as Treasurer. The football team again won the C. C. I. L. championship, but the basketball team lost to Hillhouse in the Yale tournament, after having defeated West Haven and Manchester. - Our stage was a busy place this past year. The first production was School Days, a musical extravaganza, presented by the musical organizations. Then came that very successful play, The Seven Keys to Baldpate, a presentation of the Props and Paints Society. Finally, instead of giving a play, the Senior class broke all tradi- tions and chose a musical entitled Knight and Day. A dance held in the new gym attracted many students. The outstanding social event of the season was the Senior Reception. The com- mittees under Roger Treloar worked long and faithfully to make the affair a great success. Now the time has come to bid farewell to the school where we have spent the last three years. These years have been profitable ones for us because of the knowledge we have gained and the training we have acquired. Fond memories will always remain of the many happy hours spent here in Meriden High. THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. Class Will of 1937 BARBARA CUMMINGS We, the members ot the Class ot I937 of the Meriden High School, having arrived at our intellectual peak, and being ot sound mind and under no improper influence or restraint, do make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testa- ment, hereby revoking all former wills. We give, leave, and bequeath to the Sophomore Class, the abundancy ot nickels which we lost in the candy machine which proved to be a nickel bank, rather than a means ot obtaining nourishment - said nickels to be used with discretion by the recipients who will have have by next year reached a greater maturity. We will to the Junior Class, next year's Seniors, the realization ot that long coveted privilege ot passing proudly from assembly under the envious regards ot the Juniors. To the Juniors, also, we bequeath the atmosphere ot dignity and decorum created by this year's class. To all succeeding classes we leave our high hopes tor the addition. We give, leave, and bequeath to 'Future chemistry classes the lonic and Electronic Theories, the gas laws, and all the headaches that accompany them. We bequeath the wall ot the new gym to tuture walltlowers who attend the school dances. Long may they hold it up! To the untortunates who have had to swallow their lunch between l2:3O and l2:5O, we leave the luxurious dining room --room eight. Don't scratch the butfetl To each member of the present faculty ot Meriden High School, we bequeath an income of S3000 per year tor lite, provided that the atoresaid use this sum 'For study abroad at universities in Siberia or Australia. Choice ot studies is optional. To next year's classes in American History, we will Mr. Loughlin's beaming counten- ance as he dimples so enjoyingly while he records a lovely zero. We will to succeeding classes the hope tor another Horse Klasoskus. To 'future Pennant editors, we leave as a topic tor editorials during the next century, Why We Need A New High School. I l To the trigonometry class of I972 we leave the biology laboratory and a sum ot 24-c lto be raised by the alumnil tor research on the problem How To Get Twice The People Into Halt The Space. To Miss Doyle, we leave the spear held by the statue ot Minerva in the audi- torium, 'For the purpose ot defending herselt trom her Latin Classes as they stampede into her room in time 'For a test. Lastly, we will to the present Senior Class the Annual hoping that it will revive many tond memories in tuture years. Signed, sealed, and declared to be the last will and testament ot the aforesaid class ot I937. Class President: WILLIAM DACEY Witnesses: HELEN BRODERICK NORMAN BURGDORF JAMES REED THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. It is only the ignorant who despise education. Publius Syrus THE Faculty Doris E. Allworth - Fine Arts, Etiquette, B.S. Teacher's College, Columbia Uni- versity. Mildred K. Ausman - Latin. A.B. Cor- nell University: A.M. Columbia Uni- versity. Frank J. Barnikow - Boy's Physical Edu- cation. Arnold College. Orville D. Beeson - Geography, Me- chanical Drawing. Columbia Univer- sity: Purdue University. Julia E. Blanchard - Typewriting, Otiice Practice. Bay Path Institute. Mark Brooks Bollman - English, Head ot English Department. M.A. Yale: Ph.B. Muhlenberg College. Rosemary Brady - Fine Arts, Head ot Art Department. Columbia University. Helen T. Broderick - Typewriting I and II, Practical Arithmetic. Bay Path In- stitute. B.S. New York University. Norman Burgdort - General Science, German, Biology. B.A., M.A., Wes- leyan University. Julia Challis - English II. A.B. Wheaton College. Lindsey C. Churchill - English. A.B., Bowdoin: Ed.M., Harvard. Elizabeth Clark - Algebra. B.S. Wes- leyan University: Columbia University: University ot Vermont. Madeline Crenshaw -- Girls' Physical Training, Hygiene. Arnold College. Frances Curley - English. B.A. College ot New Rochelle. Maude Danserau - Nurse. Meriden Hospital School ot Nursing. Christina Dickerman - Librarian. S.B. Simmons College. Joseph Doran - Algebra II, Trigonom- etry, Plane and Solid Geometry, B.S.. EE. University ot Alabama. B. Ed. Commercial Teacher's College. Russel Doran-Physics, General Science B.S. Gettysburg. Anna T. Doyle - Assistant Principal, Head ot Language Department, Latin. A.B. Smith. Raymond J. Fay - English. A.B., A.M. Tufts. Catherine C. Flynn - French, IU. S. History. A.B. Trinity College, Wash- ington, Degre Normal Sorbonne. Mary Flynn - English II and III. A.B. Trinity College. Eleanor J. Gantley -- English. B.A. Mount Holyoke. Agnes T. Hackett -- Typewriting. Bay Path Institute. Amelia Hall - English. A.B. Bethany College. Maude L. Hamilton - English. A.B. Smith. Justine M. Horrigan - Latin, English. B.A. Albertus Magnus. Frances E. Hubbard - Mathematics, Science. B.S. Connecticut College. ANNUAL I937 M.H 1 na-..ng.i..l.., V--1.....nT.... -.V Pi' 7l........,..?..... L' ua. 1 Y rf. xl -, 'ii'- miw' W Vw V, .. 1 gaming ' ming V1 V annum V .BW minkus: V -V E was Ve?-- 2- ... , T ',:YYEs'l H-Bl U li ETP! BURNS!!! lil li W V illlllf 'ifum , 1 I f . , 1' 1'g f - V- 1- ' L- V f : ' -- ' :Q 1. ' M- ' WV' ' :. ' . r1 '5'if'fPIQ'k xr,-ff? 9 1'?.5 1'-fl '-i ..1v,r- ', 'f ff '--. -- ' ' . -' fb- --.riff-'I .af- I-1 We. - V--:f-: f'--':Lr'J--:'f'-:V-21,9 2 - fu zz :A-V fvrm V2..s:.w, fV:,,1x .-252 -?P fV!'iP' ' V V A ' ' - 1 51 'ff' ,V-'v4EJ3iii,?,- T Qimskfizh- 1 ,Mi ' xi: -1. 7 f 'f '. Ayr: gp -' W 1 ' 'flivaiiiikixiii' g,s ..mLb:xa::fsLisAfd'E' , : Sc AME' sH3.1F.:L. :wifir3i?zzf3fLia,f5.m24L11-V44-mLZ'.15,.3i4gQ:S5g:a4f5q2j'visit fgw - V,: . :.ypv ' JQT2 - Li-m e 5-m'zqH'nf.4w 111 491-frm, -:+h f?Y LPf1?iQF.f fj?T 5 ,, ' - ii' V ' '1fjyfw ' V - . 1 1 Never find you delight in another's misfortune.-Publius Syrus -I-HE H. Chandler Hunt - Assistant Principal, Head of Commercial Department, Merchandising. M.B.A., M.Ed. Boston University. Bernard S. Jurale - Chemistry, General Science. Connecticut State College, M. l. T. Summer School, Yale Gradu- ate School. Mary Kavanaugh-Librarian. A.B. Con- necticut College, Columbia University School ot Library Service. Ella M. Krentzman-English. A.B. Well- esley. Clifton Lord - Boy's Physical Education. B.S. Springtield College. Clarence l. Loughlin - U. S. History, Head ot History Department. A.B. Pennsylvania State College. Catherine Lowney - Bookkeeping l. Modern History. College of New Rochelle. Catherine McCarthy - English. A.B. Connecticut College: M.A. Columbia University. Eleanor L. Michel - French. A.B. Con- necticut College: M.A. Middlebury. Florence A. Miller - Bookkeeping. Bay Path Institute. Joseph S. Nadile - Problems ot Ameri- can Democracy, Economics, Merchan- dising, Commercial Law. B.S. Tufts College: Yale Seminar. Harry E. Nickless - History. A.B. Brown University. Mrs. Harry E. Nickless - Home Eco- nomics. B.S. Keuka College. Lois Parette - Girls' Physical Training. Arnold College ot Physical Education and Hygiene. Antonio Parisi - Music. Combs Con- servatory ot Music. Alfred G. Pellegrino - Italian I and ll. B.A., M.A. Wesleyan University. Julia Pichnarcik - B.A. English, U. S. History. Albertus Magnus. Sadie Pickard-Shorthand. Gregg Nor- mal School. Marian E. Reardon - U. S. History. A.B. College ot New Rochelle. James Reed - Mechanical Drawing. John Riccio - Bookkeeping. B.S.i Uni- versity ot Pennsylvania. Marie Rideout - Home Economics, Eti- quette. B.S. State Teacher's College. Robert Russell - Transportation, Gen- eral Science. Yale University. Helen Schaal - Typewriting, Stenog- raphy. Boston University: Bay Path Institute. Dorothea Schmelzer - German, Eng- lish. B.A. Wellesley: University ot Munich. John D. Shaw - Problems ot American Democracy, U. S. History. A.B. Duke University. Maidda Stevens - U. S. History, Prob- lems ot American Democracy. B.A. Connecticut College. Mrs. H. Vennart - Home Economics. B.S. Skidmore College. Raymond P. Walker - Principal. B.S. Massachusetts State College: M.A. New York University, Yale University. Mona C. Walsh - Home Economics. College ot St. Elizabeth. Franklin Wooding - Agriculture. B.S. Connecticut State College. Elizabeth O'Brien - School Secretary. A.B. College ot St. Elizabeth. Arline C. Murray - School Clerk. ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. RHYUUGB F? WALKER vi .E ,Qi ii 3 5' Q-I. rename Hunt anna T. none 5 1 THF BQFIFKIS CIF FDUCHTIUN HOWARD VESSYNBERG BR VIKLIHC1 STIPPICH BRJSRFIEK CITIS DR. EVERETT FIBFINS PETER GHZFINIGH SKIPEFKKNTFCIBQNT QE' SCHUUKS BB. CIKHCIKHS NCISQLEY F'H.B v f, -ni-9' .W 'Tf'l L 'Q-,,T.,,,' ar 5-3 ,L hw' ,-.rip 7 qu.-4',,. , -r .-gt THE JUNIOR CKGISS X 1 f- pw.: -:S .. 51.5 ,fly rg--.1 3. 1 5 '- 3?-in .i , g-. , w...,, , -.4 E - . . , w.1,.-Av mg if ' li x . ' X, f N. X THE SUPHUNQRE CLGSS THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. Junior Class A Abele, Shirley Atteldt. Mildred Alberty, Eleanor Alix, Mare Jane Allen, Betty Mae Armach, Irene B Baillargeon, Elinor Balkow, Dorothy Barnes, Florice Barry, Elizabeth Bartholomew, Rita Bartholomew, Erma Bartlett, Eleanor Ballot, Rita Bianconi, Flora Biesek, Helen Bilyak, Julia Black, Marjorie Borkowski, Irene Brechlin, Lois Brown, Betty Bucci, Mary Buczinaski, Mary Burgess, Mary C Campion, Estelle Candelent, Edna Canterbury, Dorothy Cargo, Margaret Cashen, Marietta Chattielcl, Marion Cherniack, Stacia Ciasulli, Matilda Cignatta, Carolin Closson, Harriet Cohen, Edith Cook, Jeanette Cossette, Barbara Costello, Gertrude Cowing, Mary Alice Crampton, Ruth Czapiga, Valerie D Day,Julie DeAngeIis, Carmel DeAngelis, Helen Diguilio, Susan Dioguardi, Gloria Donle, Rosamond Doyle, Jean E Emery, Dorothy Engter, Audrey Engter, Barbara England, Selma Erickson, Joyce F Falk, Doris Fellows, Barbara Fegarola, Laura Flagg, Fernne Flaniga, Dorothy Flannagan, Sadie Fontannella, Doris Fantannella, Nancy Fontannella, Erma Fowler, Sarah Fredericks, Bernice Freitag, Laura Fries, Elinor G Gattey, Katherine Gasperment, Ruth Gaudet, Lois Gauthier, Shirley Gilmore, Barbara Gmitrzuk, Josephine Gorman, Julia Gottlieb, Sylvia Goulahan, Geraldine Grabowski, Cecilia Graveline, Irene Grieco, Lena Grinewsky, Olga Grossman, Beverly Guodace, Philomena Gurtowski, lrene H Hanlan, Barbara I-lennessey. Gladys Hiller, Barbara Hobson, Dorothy Homich, Anna I-lomich, Vilma I lndort, Beverly K Kania, Emily Kapuscinski, Jenny Karsmarski, lrene Keegan, Marie Kelevin, Lillian Kemish, Anna Kenny, Mary Kiertz, Victoria Kiewlen, Nellie Kilroy, Anne Kirkby, Alice Komm, Esther Kozack, Margaret L Lallos, Georgia LaMontagne, Isabelle Lapuch, Jennie LaRose, Jennie Lencoski, Sophie Girls 1936-37 L'l-lommedieu, Dorothy Lietz, Barbara Loehner, Catherine Lowe, Thyrza Lukman, Amelia Lussier, Aida Mc McLay, Helen McMahon, Bertha McVeigh. Norma M Magnani, Angela Makowsky, Helen Maloney, Marilyn Maloney, Mildred Mansolt, Dorothy Mantese, Violet Marchik, Nina Martancik, Emily Marth, Doris Masailo, Ola Masler, Elizabeth Mason, Anita Matteson, Dorothy Mendyka, Emily Mercaldi, Lola Meyer, Florine Michelis, Edna Mierzejewski, Helen Miller, Elizabeth Miller, lrene Mills, Barbara Mills, Bertha Mitchel, Marie Morin, Althea Moran, Mary N Naples, Anna Nash, Shirley Nawrocki, Frances Neun, Lois Niebour, Elinore Normandy, Edna O Oblon, Genevieve O'Connor, Lucille P Parke, Videen Parker, Jean Partridge, Ruth Patkoske, Helen Pearson, Margaret Pekoske, Gertrude Perham, Barbara Perkins, Mildred Peszynski, Lottie Petit, Lorraine Philippi, Irma Phillips, Dorothy Phillips, Muriel Pierce, Elsie Pison, Edna Porter, Elaine Porter, Phyllis R Rainaud, Mary Ratta, Linda Ritchie, Dorothy Rogers, Jean Roosa. Betty Rosenberg, Eunice Ross, Gertrude Rossi, Anita I Rossire, Carolyn Runge, Marjorie Ryan, lrene S Sahoske, Alberta Saleski, Edythe Sattler, Florence Sawicki, Regina Schee, Charlotte Schleiter, Barbara Schwatlow, Dorothy Scott, Mary Semler, Hilda Shields, Dora Shook, Barbara Sievert, Arline Smith, Dorothy Sobloweska, Genevieve Spinelli, Theresa Stankewicz, Florence Swenson, Janet Szymaszek, Irene Thomas, Lucille Timms, Dorothea Tonge, Catherine Toscano, Dorothea Turek, Anna Tylec, Anna U Upton, Gladys V Valenti, Ida W Wagner, Mildred Weston, Lois Westtort, Doris Wilkinson, Mary Wood, Shirley Woolley, Doris Woollen, Dorothy Wolschlager, Lucille Wruck, Elsie Wuterick, Thelma Z Zamoic, Anna Zawisza, Elizabeth Junior Class Boys 1936-37 T A Anderson, Edward Artukovich, John Askham, Kenneth Baker, Robert Baldwin, Carl Barker, Arthur Barnard, Kenneth Baudner, Paul Bellerose, Robert Bess, Gordon Billings, Adolph Birdsey, Burton Bishunsky, lsadore Black, Edward Blessing, Howard Bober, Charles Booth, Robert Borchardt, David Borriello, Victor Brandenberger, Robert Brandl, Arthur Braytield. Edwin Brizzie, Milton Brookes, Arthur Broods, Warren Buckley, Richard Burkhardt, Leigh Butchka, Walter C Cahill, John Cahill, Joseph Carabetta, Robert Carotino, George Casey, Martin Chabot, Ernest lSantordl Christian, Marcel Church, Wayne Cichowski, Felix Cirillo, Albert Custy, Carroll D D'Agensino, Andrew Deming, Fred DiMartino, Dorindo Dominello, Fred Dorsey. Robert Dubuc, Leonard Dupuis, George Dupuis, Joseph Fellegy, George Femia, Dominic Ferretti, Domenic Ferretti, James Ficken, Henry Floren, Edward Fontanella, Edwin French, Charles Fritz, Donald G Gallo, Mario Gates, Matthew Gemske, Robert Giordano, Dominic Godek, Richard P. Goodrich, Bryant Gradwell, John Gregory, Kenneth Gross, Emil Gubala, Jos. P. Gudrian, Atte Gurecki, Stanley Gutzwa, Victor H Hayes, Stephen Heckler, Ernest Heinrich, Lawrence Hertweck, William Hirst, David Hollman, Raymond Howard, Robert L. Hyman, Albert J Janiga, Albert Johnson, Warren K Kaller, Harold Kawecki, Edward Keegan, Charles Kelly, John Kencharek, Walter Kicielinski, Walter King, Marcus King, Roger Kirschman, Donald Kirschman, Paul Kochanowski, Charles Kowalski, Stanley Kriebel, Arthur Krober, Malcolm Kuhta, John L Lanoue, Lionel Lanoue, Robert Larch, Herbert Learned, Harold Lee, Jack Liddell, John Limon, Arthur B. Lincavicks, Stanley Lutt, John Lynes, Donald Mc McClintock, Jess McMahon, Roger Mac MacKinstry, Melbourne M Macri, Rocco Malzeski, Anthony Marchetti, Rodney Meiklem, Wesley Mercuri, Arthur Millington, Edgar Milner, Robert Morre, Edward Morin Raymond Mrozowski, Stanley Mueller, Philip Muenchow, Robert Muligan, Charles Murdock, James N Neligon, Thomas Niemic, Daniel O Oliver, Alvin O'Reilly, Donald P Paluconis, Vito Pancallo, John Penkava. Joseph Perhla, Richard Perking, Harry Peterson, Donald Piechuta, Joseph Pilecki, Frank Pinkevich, Ernest Pooley, Robert Pulaski, Joseph R Rabiecki, John Rahaley, James Rehm, Arthur Ridley, Edwin Ritchotte, Warren Robertson, Richard Rohde, Arthur Rollins, Gerrol Rook, John Rosi, Fred Rousseau. Robert Rovinsky. lsadore Rybak, Philip S Salamondra, Eugene Saleski, Joseph Sanderson, Lloyd Sault, Emmons Schaefer, Howard Schaefer, Roy Schaefer, Kilian Schipke, Andrew Schipke, Earl Schott, Clitiord Schwink, Clarence Sinicrope, Anthony Soboleski, Theodore Sorensen, Robert St. Onge, George Stoap, Walter Stone, Joseph T Thurrott, Russell Tinkham, Bertram Tomasiello, Frank Towne, George Traceski, Sydney V Vecchiolla, Henry Verronneau, Arthur Vittorio, Dick Vivari, Aldo Voss, Henry W Whalon, William Wheeler, Gordon Whitehouse, John Winkel, Robert Wood, Henry Woollard, Edmund Woollen, William Wright, Richard Wusterbarth, Harold Wuterich, Spencer Wysocki, Chester Y Yanelli, James Young, Frank Z Zabroski, Joseph Zagorski, Henry Zajac, Charles Zimmer, Earl Zuckerman, Merwin THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. Sophomore Class Girls 1936-37 A Adamik, Margaret Allard, Dorothy Alusitz, Ruth Ambrosette, Louise Anderson, Shirley Andrews, Muriel Antonio, Margaret Arnold, Margaret Asch, Barbara Astranowicz, Mary B Balkow, Eleanor Barillaro, Carmel Barillaro, Elizabeth Barr, Jessie Bartis, Viola Bauer, Carolyn Berek, Adeline Bergen, Lena Bergeron, Dorothy Bernadini, Rena Bishop, Phyllis Bogatz, Ruth Boland, Marjorie Bolder, Clara Bonanzinga, Carmel Brehm, Florence Brookes, MaryJane Brown, Madeline Brownhill, Lydia Burda, Eva Burdacki, Rose Burlchardt, Arline C Cahill, Louise Calabro, Rena Calhoun, Mary Capaccio, Marie Carey, Helen Caruso, Lucille Casey, Claire Cerasale, Dolores Cetnarski, Anna Cherniack, Rosalie Chiovoloni, Livia Christianson, Helen Cielakiewicz, Virginia Civale, Yolanda Cooper, Geraldine Cotter, Mary Crasa, Catherine Cross, Bernice Crosson, Eileen Crouch, Marion Cunneen, Shirley Curry, M. Winitred Cusprenie, Dorothy D D'Amico, Geraldine D'Angelo, Angeline Davies. Betty De Angelis, Leah Decker, Beverly De Francis, Rose Degnan, Mary Dewey, Betty Dickinson, Shirley D'Incecco, Marie Dittman, Barbara Domtiroski, Florence Domen, Dorothy Dominello, Geraldine Doron, Adele Dossin, Doris Doyle, Ruth Drehs, Esther Driscoll, Mary Dunsavicg, Mary Dyrek, Bernice Dziadosz, Genevieve E Edgar, Anna Edwards, Mabel Ellmers, Doris Ericson, Betty Evans, Barbara F Faeth, Barbara Fagan, Marietta Faggiani, Mary Fairchild, Mildred Femia, Lorraine Ferro, Jennie Fine, Miriam Florian, Mildred Fredericks, Laura Freeman, Mildred Freitag, Georgina Gade, Eunice Gardella, Mary Gates, Gwendolyn Gavin, Grace Gawlak, Julia Gay, Lillian Gaynor, Mildred Giordano, Angeline' Giza, Irene Gorczyca, Claire Gorley, Adele Gould, Evelyn Greenwood, Gertrude Greiner, Dorothy Grimord, Edna Gurka, Doris H Halepas, Bessie Hallbach, Florence Hanson, Faith Hart, June Heath, Mary Heaton, Dorothy Hess, Sally Hesse, Dorothy Hill, Mary Hoberman, Ruth Hollis, Sophie Horn, Anna Jean Houdlette, Nathalie Howes, Elizabeth Humphreys, Dorothy Huntley. Nadine J Jackson, Eddis Johnson, Olive Johnson. Rhea K Karash, Florence Karsmarzyk, Mary Kasey, Ruth Kawecki, Helen Kazimer, Eleanor Kemish, Elinor Kiertz, Vera Killeen, Elizabeth King, Barbara Kiveris, Aldona Klenk, Stasia Knop, Pearl Kotsuske, Rita Kortum, Viola Kosinska, Theresa Krauss, Dorothy Kronenberger, Adeline L Lanoue, Marjorie Lappert, Ada La Querre, Bernadette Larkins, Ruth Laviana, Marjorie Leaman, Doris Lenz, Hilda Letourneau, Geraldine Levine, Rhoda Marion L'Heureux, Lorraine Limon, Estelle Lipman, Evelyn Lode, Caroline Lombardi, Lillian Lombardo, Frances Lombardo, Rose Loniewski, Josephine Lord, Barbara Lowe, Norma Lunney, Catherine Lunney, Rosemary Lyman, Fay Mc McDonald, Madeline McKiernan, Claire McMahon, Irene McMahon, Lorraine M Maciejko, Helen Macri, Hazel Maietta, Matalda Majkowski, Emily Malone, Lena Mannion, Hilda Marcantonio, Lucy Mazzone, Constance Meade, lrene Merzuski, Veronica Mettica, Dolores Michalczylc, Genevieve Michalczyk, lrene Michelson, Miriam Mik, Mary Mikulick, Olga Milano. Dorothy Mills, Althea Mills, Shirley Misikiewicz, Harriet Mitchell, Grace Monoco, Rose Montagnon, Jeanette Moore, Emilie Morris, Shirley Mrozowska, Genevieve Mueller, Virginia N Naiss, Helen Naples, Marie Neun, Arlene Neville, Rose Nowicky, Helen O O'Brien, Mary O'Connor, Alice! O'Loughlin, Esther Olson, Beatrice P Paczekl, Mary Paluconis, Bertha Pancallo, Laura Papallo, Dorothy Pardee, Mona Parker, Beverly Percope, Lena Pereyo, Hilda Perkins, Barbara Perkins, Dorothy Perreault, Jean Pezowicz, Jeanette Piccoli, lda Pizzonia, Theresa Platz, Betty Pomian, Lillian Potter, Edith Przywara, Emily Q Quinlan, Lois Quinn, Rita R Ragone, Inez Rehm, Betty May Rehm, Phullis Reinas, Shirley Renardson, Isabelle Ricci, Florence Riccio, Mildred Rochette, Marie Rosi, Mary Russell, Barbara S Sadroschinski, Alberta Salemi, Josephine Sangivanni, Marion Santoro, Marie Schultz, Elaine Schultz, Velma Sczurek, Anna Semler, Doris Sepiot, Helen Shatsky, Shirley Shirley, Jeanne Shumway, Jane Silverman, Ruth Simon, Irene Skeba, Norma Skibo, Mary Slade, Jeannette Smith, Bethia Smith, Marion Sokol, Mary Somers, Nancy Lou Somerset, Dorothy Spadorcia, Marie Spencer, Jeanette Sperlazza, Louise Steudtner, Ruth Stroehlin, Dorothy Stayman, Mary Supranovich, Stella Surwiclr, Marion Swiatek, Irene Szubert, Stacia T Targonsky, Helen Tenney, Margaret Tracy, Jean Treiber, Marjory V Vecchito, Margaret Velske, Evelyn Verdolini, Mary Verkarider, Jane Veronneau, Claire Verroneau, Doris Vinci, Angeline Vocola, Marion Vumbacco, Sophie W Wacek, Mary Wade, Betty Wanat, Emily Weazevich, Anna Webb, Charlotte Wesnetski, Anna White, Helen Wiltroske, Barbara Wnuk, Aurelia Woitkeiwicz, Geneviev Wolt, Marion Wood, Loretta Woodward, Lucille Worden, Dorothy Wright, Doris Wrinn, Rosalind Wruck, llsa Y Yacker, Geraldine Yankowski, Jeanette Young, Dorothy Young, Phyllis Z Zaborowski, Mary Zawacki, Genevieve Zezech, Anna Zibrowski, Edna Zydron, Wanda Zygmont, Jeanette C Sophomore Class Boys A Agli, Charles Ahern, Lawrence Allison, Edward Alsap, Sam Anderson, Donald Andreini, Joseph Avery, Lee Azzolina, Mario B Banko, Edward Barillaro, Joseph Barnas, Edward Barry, Joseph Beal, John Belejack, Peter Bell, Robert Benedetta, Patsy Bianconi, Natale Bieluczyk, Joseph Bilger, Charles Blatchley, Curtiss Bolduc, Fremont Bolling, Wilbur Bozuchowski, Steven Brown, George Brown, Robert Budwitz, Joseph Butcka, Walter Buttner, Robert C Callahan. John Carlson, Fred Carroll, Gerald Caruso, Daniel, Jr. Casarella, Tony Cashman, John Cavano, Albert Cerasale, Tony Cessario, Michael Chagnon, Pierre Cherniack, Joseph Chrostowski, Leon Civale, Frank Clark, Robert Clements, Robert Collett, Ralph Collington, Robert Cunneen, Guy Cwiekowski, John D Dalton, William D'Angelo, Mario D'Auria, Frank DeFelice, Earl DeFlaviis, Silvio DeMarco, Mario DeMaria, Louis DeSarno, Andrew Dickinson, George.J Dingwell, Burton Dittmer, Warren Doane, Leroy Dobrindt, Warren Dolbec, Ralph Doolittle, William Du Bois, Leon E Edson, Raymond Emerling, Joseph Emerzian, Arsen F Faltnoski, Thomas Fay, Tomas Feegel, Warren Ferry, Thomas Finkel, Howard Fournier, Raymond Frasco, George Frederick, James Fries, Ralph Furgalack, Walter G Gambino, Tony Gay, Frederick Gay, Thiodore Gerber, Harry Geremia, Raymond Gleason, Lawrence Gostyla, Albert Greenbacker, William H Hackbarth, Warren Hall, Clayton Hart, James Hartman, Fred Hehir, Raymond Holland, Robert Hoppe, Robert Howbrigg, Robert Huber, Jack Huber, Herman Hunt, Harlan K Kalmick, John Kapitzke, Edward Karl, Joseph Kashur, William Kay, Richard Kenetick. John Kennedy, Ralph Kicielinski, Henry Kiewlen, Edward Kingstord, Harry Kirschman, Walter, Jr. Knell, David Kosienski, Thaddeus Kriebel, John Kruba, Robert Kuhta, Walter Kulbotski, Raymond Kwolek, Benjamin Kyrcz, Frank L Lagocki, Walter Lamb, James Lamberti, Armand Lamothe, Henry Leck, William Lepak, Teddy L'Heureux, Nestor Lineen, Neartin Liptert, Donald Lirot, Andrew Mc McBride, Wilbur McGar, Frank, Jr. McGuinness, Peter McGoldrick, George Mag, William Maloney, Lester Maney, Francis Marchetti, Angelo Marlow, Clarence Merriam, Burton Mesek, Francis Mesite, James Mierzejewski, Chester Mik, Raymond Milas, Raymond Milbrandt, Louis Minery, Joseph Minkwitz, Russell Mitman, Paul, Jr. Monaco, Paul Mozdziak. Francis Mozzi, Altred Muenchow, Kenneth Muskewitz, Robert N Naples, Nicholas Neligon, Cornelius Neuman, Eugene Noonan, Francis Nordstrom, Robert O O'Leary, Bart O'Neil, James Opalski, Caswell Orzcyk, Walter P Pachuk, Walter Panek, John Panetta, Francis Papallo, Joseph Patrucco, Joseph Perham, Richard Perkins, Sherman Perlot, Gino Perrin, Carlton, Jr. Pichnarcik, Anthony Pisarz, Theodore Piscopiello, Micael Popenek, Francis Potter, Francis Pritchard, Gordon Psoter, Walter Pulaski, Clement Purcell, William Q Quinlan, Harold R Raddatz, Albert, Jr. Rahner, Charles Revoir, William Reynolds, Robert 1936-37 Rich, Daniel Roberts, Peter Robinson, George Rogers, Walter Rouleau, Felix Ruchala, Stanley Ruede, Robert Russell, John S Sadoski, Vincent Sambone, Robert Scharmer, Winton Schiesel, Ervin Schipke, Raymond Schmitt, Raymond Seavey, Powell Senger, John Serruto, Philip Service, Fulton Settembri, Francis Shea, Thomas Shettenl, Herman Shemet, Harry Shiner, Lowell Skurtowicz, Stanley Slawinski, Walter Smith, Charles . Smith, Harmon Scbieski, Alfred Spear, Lewis Stange, Frank St. Arnauld, Wilbert Steinreich, Richard Stewart. John Stowik, Walter Swenson, Howard T Toiil, Clarence V Veronneau, Robert Villwock, Robert Vumback. John W Walczak, Lawrence Waskowicz, Raymond Weronik, Joseph Wilcox, Edward Wnek, Edward Wollschlager, John Wollschlager, William Woodtke. Fred Woodward, George Wright, Sydney Wrinn, Edward Wusterbarth, Warren Wysocki, Frank Y Yeamans, John Young, Crandall Z Zalenski, Chester Zamoic, Sam Zemke, Edward Zimmerman, Henry THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. THE ANNUAL .937 SETTING SAIL All ashore that's going ashore! The warning whistle blows a mourntul blast. The sailors cast the tinal mooring ottq Confusion reigns: well wishers crowd the whart, And tlaunting streamers quiver tight and break. The void between the ship and shore grows wide: No longer can the crowd be seen and heard. The channel markers guide the boat to sea, And buoys prevent the ship from striking rocks, .lust as the lighthouse shows the only way. To travel sately in such dangerous water: Each guides the route ot sloop or line, yacht Or freighter, to the entrance ot the bay. As shoals and reefs ot shallow water pass, The pilot leaves the ship to sail alone: The time is come when vessel, captain, crew, Must prove their prowess at the steamer's wheel Lest it should alter from its charted course. With instruments in hand the captain charts His course, employing maps drawn up by those Who know the dangerous route he travels now. At night he steers the ship according to The Northern Star: in day he shoots the sun To ascertain exactly where the ship: Each clay he lists the tasks and tacts he finds. Perchance this is a merchant ship set sail For spice or wine in distant land, perhaps A giant liner bound for some large port Across the sea: mayhap a tramp with no Home port at all. Some ships forge straight ahead, Still more are drifting with the tide, and some Are cast upon the rocks or burn at sea. The ship I trace is that ot lite, the sea Distress and woe that lie ahead ot all who set to sea, The captain we who start to-day this fateful trip. As helpers on our lite's sojourn there are Our parents. teachers, worthy triends who seek To aid us start our dangerous journey right. We look to God, the sole true mouth tor help In this eventtul hour. Remember lads And shipmates all that as we start alone Each one before a ditterent mast that each And every ship was built tor one great aim. And every trip across the chanel should Fultill whatever task was given: No ship Attains its home port at last unless the deed Reduces human cares and makes the voyage seem A bit more clear to those who come behind. - Helen Keyes M. H. so NEW ENGLAND TOWN The houses here are very, very old, And look as though they had, one time, been spilled, And some had rolled deep down into the dells, And some had stayed high up, upon the hills. - Charlotte Sternberg DESTINY Seeking, we ott forget That many tritles have we yet Untouched, nor thought ot: For greatness is in view - Though distant, is appealing. And in our strite Have we overlooked The little things in lite? - Evelyn Levin SEQUOIA How long, How long have ye stood. Ye mighty giants ot antiquity, Murmuring in warm spring breezes, Roaring in winter's icy blasts? How many birds have nested in your protecting arms? How many rabbits have taken shelter Near thy spreading roots? How many deer, Light ot 'Foot and sott ot e e, Have passed through the glade in which thou standest? How ott have ye heard the wierd cries ot the killers ot the night? Betore man the destroyer saw the towering peaks, wert thou. And atter man is gone, Thou shalt still watch over the coming and going ot the denizens ot the torest, For untold ages! - Charlotte Sternberg EVENlNG HAZE The golden haze ot quiet evening Settles in the wooded valley, The gracetul shapes ot trees dittusing, As the shadows, wraith-like, rally. The song ot nature rises upward Through the amber, rosy light, Upward through the whispering tree tops, Upward into deepening night. As a murmured prayer it rises Through the peaceful eventide, To the Great Creator's domain. Nature does in peace abide. - Charlotte Sternberg THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. I I PROPS AND PAINTS This year marked the Twentieth Anniversary of the Props and Paints Society, one of the most popular organizations of Meriden High. Under the able direction of Miss Frances Curley and Mr. L. Crawford Churchill, the dramatic club enjoyed a very successful year. In addition to the usual social held on initiation day where new members were welcomed into the club, the Senior members entertained the Junior members, and the latter reciprocated. The Props and Paints made its debut before the Meriden Community Forum when it presented a pla entitled, Room lO3l. This Murder-Mystery was written by the members of Mr. Cfiurchill's drama class. The society's annual production was Seven Keys to Baldpatef' lt was a huge success and a very fitting climax to the events in celebration of the Twentieth Anniversary. ln view of Mr. Churchill's coming departure from the cit in June, the club members attempted to express their gratitude to him for his heart-felt interest in the activities of the organization, by holding a farewell party in his honor. The affair proved to be a grand success for one grand coach. PROPS AND PAINTS PLAY The play chosen to celebrate the Twentieth Anniversary of the Props and Paints Society was a melodramatic farce, Seven Keys to Baldpate, written by George M. Cohan. Skillfull directed by Miss Frances W. Curley, and realistically staged by Mr. L. Crawford Churchill, the production was enthusiastically received by a capacity audience. Every member of the cast gave an inspired performance in a play which was unusual in as much as it was the first mystery to be presented by the Society. The Twentieth Anniversary Committee worked diligently in order to carry out its promise of a fitting celebration. Invitations were issued to the alumni of the club, and a reception was held for them in the library after the play, at which time many ac- quaintances were renewed. CHARACTERS Elijah Quimby, caretaker of Baldpate Inn ...... Mrs. Quimby, his wife .................... William Magee, an author ................. John Bland, the mayor's right-hand man ....... Mary Norton, reporter for the Reuton Star Mrs. Rhodes, Mary's chaperon .......... Peters, the hermit of Baldpate Inn .......... Myra Thornhill, the blackmailer ............ Lou Max, the mayor's man Friday ...... . .... Mayor Cargan the crooked mayor of Reutpn Thomas Hayden, the crooked raliroad president..-.i. Jiggs Kennedy, Chief of Police of Asquewan Falls . Police Officer ...... ........................... Hal Bentley, the owner of Baldpate Inn .... ......Ted Ladueka Evelyn Hozer Herbert DeGenere Joseph Sattler Bernice wnch Ann alsh Michael Hanrahan Evelyn Levin Harold Zezech William Zanetto ., .... Marvin Curtis .. ..... Richard Clark Teddy Gromala Clarence Page Police Officer ...... .......... ................. .. Richard Buckley OFFICERS President ...... .......... Vice-President .... . . Secretary ....... Treasurer..... . . . . . . . . . Herbert DeGenere Eleanor Kilroy . . . . Bernice Lynch Shirley Bradley MEMBERS Louis Antonio, Sally Arnold, Ella Baudner, Arthur Barker, Magdelene Belejak, Mary Bikowski, lsadore Bishinsky, Margaret Black, Doris Bogatz, Mariorie Boynton, Shirley Bradley, John Brandenberger, Betty Brown, Norma Buck, Richard Buckley, Adam Buc- zynski, Ruth Buenger, Katherine Byrnes, Virginia Cam- eron, Charlotte Carruth, Irene Chalifoux, Phyllis Clark, Richard Clark, Edith Cohen, Natalie Corkin, Leona Crouch, Francis Cunningham, Marvin Curtis, Fred Dalhke, Allen Dary, Julie Day, Louis D'Avella, John Dearborn, Herbert DeGenere, Grace De Maria, Fred Deming, Helen De Paola, Elizabeth Fenn, Fernne Flagg, Donald Fritz, Katherine Gaffey, Marie Gallo, Evelyn Goldstein, Julia Gorman, Cecelia Grabowski, Teddy Gromala, Michael Hanrahan, Robert Howard, Bradford Howes, Evelyn Hozer, Beverly lndorf, Ade- line lwanicki, Elmer Johnson, Kathryn Joyce, Barbara Kahl, Alton Kamens, Ruth Kifmire, Anne Kilrov, Ele- anor Kilroy, Shirley Kinney, John Koozmitch, Conrad Kuhn, Ted Ladueka, Isabel La Montagne, Evelyn Levin, Louise Lodi, Bernice Lynch, Marilyn Maloney, John McMahon, Norma McVeigh, Sam Mesite, Albert- ine Minery, Rita Niemic, Thelma Niland, Edna Nor- mandy, Dorothy O'Brien, Janet O'Brien, Lucille O'Con- nor, Eunice Olson, Clarence Page, Jean Parker, Her- bert Perkins, Lorraine Petrucci, Clelia Petrucelli, Muriel Phillips, Mary Remy, Eunice Rosenberg, Joseph Sattler, Marion Savage, Pearl Schiesal, Barbara Schleiter, Betty May Scranton, Walter Simon, Florence Skotnicki, James Smith, Elinor Sonstrom, Anne Soroka, Teresa Spinelli, Margaret Steigler, Charlotte Stern- berg, Joseph Stone, Elenore Swenson, Dorothea Timms, Roger Treloar, James Vumbacco, Anne Walsh, Doris Westfort, Alton Weston, William Whalen, Gordon Wheeler, Hazel Wogatske, Phoebe Wusterbarth, Wil- liam Zanetto, Harold Zezeck, Lester Zimmerman, Ruth Zimmerman. THE ANNUAL l937 M.H.S. - -14 rv, SEVQN KFYS 'IU BHLDPGTE' PRUPS GND PRINTS SCIUEIY mai F-94 ' -A -- m v, . ,. 5 F A W, FURUH SIEGUGRFIPHY 13' X45 ,, , - ., -, . , .. ,. , .,e k'?5 K. , ,.,. ,, -. -,Q V . , V . TRIGOIGUGIFK W BQBRTE V l THE FORUM ANNUAL The Forum is the public speaking society of the school. lt is composed of upper- I937 M.H.S. classmen who, having attended the first three meetings, continued to support the club by active participation. This year the most important function of the Forum was the supporting of the Triangular and the Yale-Dartmouth debates. The club financed, planned and managed these debates, as it has done for a number of years. The club's meetings were varied and well-planned throughout the year. Outside speakers were presented, among those being Mr. Eugene Myer of the National Youth Movement and Mr. Paul Mahon who gave his impressions of Germany. ln addition to these features, mock debates were held, and extemporaneous speeches were de- livered by the club members. OFFICERS Faculty Sponsor . ......,........ ..... M r. Alfred Pellegrino President ...... ............... .,........ M u rray Levine Vice-President ..... ........... .......... D o nald Fritz Secretary ..,.... .............. .,... M a rian Savage Treasurer ................ ..... .........,.................,. .,........ E l l a Baudner MEMBERS lsaclore Bishinsky, Katherine Byrnes, Virginia Cams Kifmire, Evelyn Levin, Agnes Moriarity, Mary Pekar, eron, Edith Cohen, Natalie Corkin, Leona Crouch, Mary Remy, Eunice Rosenberg, Eugene Salamander, Barbara Cummings, Marvin Curtis, Dominic Ferretti, Pearl Schiesel, Betty May Scranton, Theresa Spinelli, Ida DeFlavis, Barbara Gilmore, Albert Hyman, Ruth Sidney Traceski, Hazel Wogatske, Catherine Yale. TRIANGULAR DEBATE This year the Triangular Debate was held on March l9. The subject chosen for debate was Resolved: That the Manufacture of Munitions of War Be Under the Complete Control and Supervision of the Government. Our affirmative team won over Manchester at home, but the negative team lost by a small margin to Middle- town. As a result of the debate, the teams representing the Middletown I-ligh School won the second leg on the Florence Fisherdiclc cup: this trophy was given anony- mously two years ago in honor of a former member of the high school faculty. A new method of judging was tried out in as much as one person instead of the usual three was appointed to decide the victory. Our teams were composed of co-operative, although an experienced group of debaters, five of the eight members being novitiates in the debating field. Meriden High was proud of the record its representatives made. Their worlc revealed their detailed preparation, and the able coaching of Mr. Raymond Fay. MEMBERS ' AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Betty May Scranton Virginia Cameron Edith Cohen Ric ard Coe Kenneth Colby Donald Fritz Murray Levine-Alternate Kathryn Byrnes-Alternate THE SHORTHAND CLUB This organization is open to all students talcing second year shorthand. To remain in the club, members must retain a standing of eighty-five percent each term in shorthand, and at least a passing grade in all other subjects. The aim of the Shorthand Club is to promote interest, to encourage social spirit among the commercial students, and to maintain a higher standard of efficiency. Ever since l92l, the year of its organization, this club, under the sponsorship of Miss Sadie l'l. Piclcard, has been a source of enjoyment and training to its members. The Shorthand Club presents social programs as well as interesting educational pro- grams, which include tallcs by successful business people. The group was entertained at the home of Miss Piclcard, and toolc a trip to the office of the International Silver Company. Interesting talks were given on different occasions by Miss Coates from the Catherine Gibbs Secretarial School, Miss Doyle, Mrs. Gentry, Personnel Manager of the International Silver Company, Mr. Charles Edward Newton, Executive Secretary of The Chamber of Commerce of Meriden and Miss Schaal. OFFICERS President ....... ............... .... F l orence Sartucci Vice-President ..... ............. . . . . . Jean. .Hotchkiss Secretary-Treasurer ...... .. .................................... ...... C ecilra Barnas MEMBERS Cecilia Barnas, Norma Brodeur, Bianca Clementel, Florence Sartucci, Josephine Sosnowslri, Eillen Spel- Faustina Crandall, Theodora Francoeur, Viola Gard- lacy, Florence Tessmer, Ann Toman, Wanda Unanski, inier, Jean Hotchkiss, Helen Keyes, Shirley Knell, Marguerite Walsh, Dorothy White. Florence Maciejko, Lucy Pratson, Philomena Ricci, JUNIOR COLLEGE CLUB Membership in the Junior College Club is opened to all Junior and Senior girls taking the college course. Those girls who intend to study in another institution atter graduation are also eligible tor membership. The aim ot the club is to better acquaint students with the requirements at the various colleges. lt is closely atiiliated with the Senior College Club. The club had as its speakers this year Mrs. Greeley, Director ot Girl Scouts ot Meriden, and Miss Coates ot Katherine Gibb's Secretarial School. OFFICERS ' President ....... ...... . ........ . .. Bernice Wessenberg Vice-President . . . ........... .... N atalie Corkin Treasurer ,...... Katherine Gattey Secretary ......... ..... M arjorie Bognton Faculty Adviser .. ............ Miss Anna T. oyle MEMBERS Betty Barnes, Betty Barry, Ella Baudner, Marjorie Black, Marjorie Boynton, Katherine Byrnes, Virginia Cameron, Gertrude Cannon, Phyllis Clark, eah Cohen, Natalie Corkin, Mary Alice Cowing, Barbara Cummings, Eda De Flaviis, Barbara Flagg, Betty Flan- agan, Elizabeth Flynn, Dorothy Foell, Laura Freitag, Katherine Gaffey, Gertrude Garrity, Barbara Gilmore, Julia Gorman, Marion Graeber, Barbara Hiller, Yol- ande Howbrigg, Katherine Joyce, Barbara Kahl, Lil- lian Kelevin, uth Kifmire, Anne Kilroy, Eleanor Kilroy, Shirley Kinney, Mary Kirby, Irene Kusslow, Isabelle La Montagne, Ruth Leary, Dorothy L'Hommedieu, Evelyn Levin, Bernice Lynch, Marilyn Maloney, Helen McLay, Nancy Molon, helma Niland, Videen Parke, Jean Parker, Lorraine Petrucci, Irma Phillippi, Elaine Porter, Mary Remy, Jean Rogers, Eunice Rosenberg, Marion Savage, Barbara Schleiter, Betty Mae Scran- ton, Marian ergent, Dora Shields, Ruth Straub, Dor- othea Timms, Elsie Welton, Bernice Wessenberg, Hazel Wogatske, Dorothy Woollen, Catharine Yale. THE CHORUS This year the chorus has been very active under the taculty supervision of Mr. Antonio Parisi. They have taken part in Forum programs and assemblies and many other school activities. MEMBERS Sally Arnold, Thelma Bergland, Ralph Bess, Doris Bogatz, Marjorie Boynton, Virginia Cameron, Robert Carabetta, Whitey Carroll, Charlotte Carruth, Marion Chattield, Phyllis Clark, Bill Collett, Dolores Costello, Leona Croug , William Dacey, John Dearborn, Dor- othy Emery, Selma England, Francis Fazzalaro, Dom- inic Ferretti, Miriam Friedman, Wilma Homich, Al- bert Hyman, Alton Karnens, Anne Kilroy, Eleanor Kilroy, Roger King, Dorothy L'Hommedieu, Florence Logozzo, Bernice Lynch, Angela Magnania, Charles McKone,.Florine Meyer, Robert Milner, Frank O'Brien, Fred Parrsr, Lorraine Petrucci, Ernest Pinkevitch, John Rabiecki, Mary Ricci, Betty Roosa, Marjorie Runge, Marion Savage, Betty May Scranton, Barbara Shook, James Smith, Charlotte Sternberg, Eleanor Swenson, Janet Swenson, Doris Westfort, Alton Weston, Dorothy White, Leonard Wilcox, Hazel Wogatske, Phoebe Wusterbarth, Thelma Wuterich. Ella Baudner-Accomcpanist Mr. Antonio Parisi- onductor THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. THE TL-IURLIS ., ,,..........s.4..n:A.. .-2-.nu-.zausmnu JLINICIFL COLLEGE CLUB was:-nueruu msruaucnx sutltrv 'Q' '-' -' if f ff ' ' Y ' , . -., V S A L 1 , 1 . . 1, THE ANNUAL I937 WASHINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY ln addition to encouraging the study ot current history and promoting a high standard ot scholarship in history. the Washington Historical Society aims to inspire a patriotic love ot country and tlag, to honor great leaders, and to create a sym- pathetic understanding ot other nations. A student with a grade ot 8076 or better is eligible tor membership into this society which meets on the third Wednesday ot every month. ' Under the capable direction ot Miss Marion Reardon and Mr. Clarence Loughlin, this society has presented several interesting programs throughout the past year. OFFICERS President ....... ............... ..... B c rtram Tinkham Vice-President .. ............ .. Yolande Howbrigg Secretary ..... ................................. .............. R o se Gardon Treasurer . . . ..................................................... Robert Brandenberg WASHINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY - I936-I937 GIRLS- 104 BOYS - Sl MEMBERS Kenneth Askham, Mildred Baker, Carl Baldwin, Kenneth Barnard, Betty Barry, Ella Baudner, Thelma Berglund, Doris Bogatz, Robert Booth, Robert Brand- enburg, Marjorie Boynton,Norma Broduer, Betty Brown, Richard Buckley, Mary Buczinski, Katherine Byrnes, L. Cailloutte, Virginia Cameron, Gertrude Cannon, Dorothy Canterbury, Santord Chabot, Stacia Cherniak, Phyllis Clark, Bianca Clemental, Richard Coe, Leah Cohen, William Collet, Jeanne Cook, Natalie Corkin, Mary Alice Cowing, Leona Crough, Barbara Cum- mings, Marvin Curtis, Flora Daniele, Louis D'Avella, Howard Davies, Arthur Davis, Julie Day, Helyn De- Paola, Susan Diguilio, Antoinette Dingwell, Robert Dorsey, Francis Fazzalaro, Barbara Fellows, James Ferretti, Barbara Flagg, Elizabeth Flynn, Dorothy Foell, Miriam Friedman, Robert Fulton, Emma Gardon, Rose Gardon, Gertrude Garrity, Matthew Gates, Lois Gaudet, Alexander Giacco, Ethel Gibney, Claire Gibson, Evelyn Goldstein, Julia Gorman, Marion Graeber, Beverly Grossman, Joseph Gubala, Jennie Halepas, Lawrence Heinrich, Barbara Hiller, Yolande Howbrigg, Albert Hyman, Beverly Indort, Frank ln- dort, Barbara Jopson, Kathryn Joyce, Barbara Kahl, Irene Karsmarski, Margaret Kashur, Charles Keegan, Betty Kelly, Helen Keyes, Walter Kicielinski, Ruth Kitmire, Shirley Kinney, Mary Kirby, Walter Kurcon, Irene Kusslow, Isabelle LaMontagne, Herbert Larch, Ruth Leary, Arthur Lemon, Evelyn Levin, Murray Levine, Catherine Loehner, Florence Logozzo, Helen Makow- sky, Anita Mason, Dorothy Matteson, Charles McKone, Norma McVeigh, Florine Meyers, Irene Miller, N. Edgar Millington, Barbara Mills, Gladys Mottram, Robert Muenchow, Margot Nagele, David Niemiec, Thelma Niland, Dorothy O'Brien, Janet O'Brien, Videen Parke, Barbara Perham, Harry Perkins, Muriel Phillips, Arnold Pierson, Phyllis Porter, John Rabiecki, Mary Remy, Philomena Ricci, Richard Robertson, Arthur Rohde, Gertrude Ross, Robert Rousseau, Mar- jorie Runge, Eugene Salamandra, Marion Savage, Pearl Schiesel, Betty May Scranton, Marion Sergent, Thomas Shields, Anne Soroka, Adolph Spiett, Theresa Spinelli, Theodore Stiles, Ruth Straub, Eleanor Swen- son, Elenor Taylor, Bertram Tinkham, Catherine Tonge, George Towne, Ruth Wachtelhausen, John Walker, Joseph Ward, Edith Weber, Bernice Wessenberg, Gor- don Wheeler, Hazel Wogatske, Henry Wood, Helen Wright, Richard Wright, Elsie Wruck, Phoebe Wust- erbarth, Thelma Wuterich, Edith Yacker, Catharine Yale, Helen Zygmont. THE PENNANT The Pennant, a semi-monthly publication ot the Meriden High School, is one ot the outstanding extra-curricular activities ot the school. This paper is member ot the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, and is also a charter member ot the Con- necticut Scholastic Press Association. As in previous years, the Pennant statl and club sponsored the distribution ot ot Christmas baskets to the needy tamilies in the city. The people who worked tor the Pennant during the past year and who were Circulation Manager Business Manager .... Assignment Editor Club Editor ....... Copy Editor ..... Make-up Editor . Literary Editor Sports Editor .... responsible tor its success were the tollowing: STAFF Editor-in-chief .,..... .......... . . Virginia Cameron . . . hirley Bradley Barbara Hiller . . . Catharine Yale Marion Savage . . . Katherine Byrnes Donald Fritz Evelyn Levin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Murray Levine M H S. Faculty Advisers 'fff'MiE5'Gi5n'fi6y,'Mr. Mahan, Mr. mafia SCHOOL DAYS This year the combined musical clubs ot the High School presented a sparkling comedy called School Days. As the name suggests. the scene ot the production was laid in the classroom ot a little old country schoolhouse. lts student body was com- posed ot clever comedians, skillful dancers and talented vocalists. More than seventy- tive upper classmen participated in making this musical extravaganza the success that it was. CAST School Teacher ............ .. Helyn De Paola CLASS Peggy Baer, Anna Benigni,Thelma Berglund, Ralph Bess, Helen Bieseck, Mary Bikowski, Shirley Bradley, Arthur Brookes, Virginia Cameron, Helen Caneschi, Charlotte Carruth, Marion Chatfield, Phyllis Clark, Edith Cohen, Dolores Costello, Leona Crough, Gertrude Dart, Julie Day, John Dearborn, Janet Dowling, Dorothy Emery, Francis Fazzalaro, Dominic Ferretti, Donald Fritz, Alex Giacco, Madeline Gostyla, Sylvia Gottlieb, Gladys Hansen, Vilma Homich, Jean Hotchkiss, Brad- ford Howes, Albert Hyman, Edward lwanicki, Ruth Jensen, Warren Johnson, Mary Kelly, Susan Kiewlan, Eleanor Kilroy, Irene Kusslow, Florence Lagozzo, Dor- othy Lynehan, Rose Mackney, Angela Magnani, Rod- ney Marchetti, Dorothy Matteson, Phyllis Mayo, Leah McLaughlin, Lorraine McKone, Bertha McMahon, Rob- ert Milner,Nancy Molon, Rennock Muenchow, Inez Olson, Ruth Partridge, Ernest Pinkevich, Phyllis Porter, Mary Rainaud, Evelyn Reetz, Anna Ricci, Betty Roosa, Marjorie Runge, Cecellia San iavanni, Florence Sar- tucci, Elizabeth Sattler,Joseph Sattler, Marion Savage, Pearl Schiesel, Phyllis Service, Barbara Shook, Beatrice Smazek, Charlotte Sternberg, Michael Stefanowicz, Margaret Steigler, Lucille Stiles, Stephanie Swedock, Eleanor Swenson, Janet Swenson, Eleanor Taylor, Yolanda Vallera, Adeline Weisser, Doris Westfort, Alton Weston, Dorothy White, Rita White, Leonard Willcox, Helen Wnuk, Phoebe Wusterbarth, Thelma Wuterich, Joseph Zabrowski. ' STAGE CREW Francis Cunningham Sam Mesite John MacMahon Fred Dahlke Herbert Perkins TICKETS Robert Bellerose Kenneth Colby Francis Fazzalaro David Hirst KNlGHT AND DAY This year the Senior class, by an overwhelming vote, decided that the annual Senior production take the torm ot a Musical, instead ot a play as in other years. The decision once having been made, Mr. L. Crawtord Churchill, assisted by the members ot his drama class. set about writing the dialogue tor the presentation. The truit ot their labor was Knight and Day. a two-act comedy. Mr. Antonio Parisi, then began his task ot adopting music to the script. Under his able direction the chorus, the orchestra, and various specialties soon whipped into action. Mr. Churchill's stage crew worked ceaselessly in erecting a striking set. The scene was laid on the root garden ot the Hotel Metropolis and the atmosphere created by the stage setting was very realistic. The combined ettorts ot these groups, plus those ot the cast proper, and the managing committees resulted in a success to which the class ot l937 will always look back with pride. CAST OF CHARACTERS lln order of their appearancel G. Albert Dexter, rnanagerrof the Hotel Metropolis ....Herbert DeGenere Sam Hill, the house detective ...........,................... ..... H arold Zezech Nataha Ronka, a blues singer .................... . . . . . Evelyn Hozer lrving K. Weinbush, manager of the Broadway Brevitieslii. . ..... James Smith Vivienne Leighton Sonia Van Neste if two lovely songbirds .... 33238 Dlglyght f the sweethearts of Broadway Beverley Dalrymple it d - d Irma Spqttiswoode a ancing uo ..... Mr. Mortimer Manners, a master of ceremonies Oscar Max hoofers extraordinary . . . . Jake .... .. .. Gus Mr. Cecil J. Horrocks, 2nd, a man of means His Secretary ...... ........... ......... A guest of Mr. Horrocks ................. A guest of Mr. Horrocks .................. 4 Phoebe Wusterbarth Elenor Swenson Joseph Sattler Bernice Lynch Helen DePaola Shirley Bradley . . . . . Alton Weston Michael Hanrahan Alton Kamens James Vumbacco John Dearborn . . . Francis Fazzalaro . . . . . . . . Bill Collett . . ..... .... M agdalene Beleiack Charlotte Sternberg Those students, in addition to the cast proper, who helped to make the musical a SUCCCSS WCVCI Peggy Baer, Helen Caneschi, Ruth Jenson, Rose Mackney, Dorothy Lynehan, Rita White, Phyllis Clark, Dorothy O'Brien, Florence Skotnicki, Eileen Baumann, Norma Brodeur, Dorothy Connaughton, Lena De- Sandre, Gladys Hansen, May Hazlett, Doris Hoppe, Doris Kamens, Marie Lenz, Claire Morenz, Laura May, Louise Zickwolf, Flora Daniele, Anne Soroka, Ruth Leary, Irene Kusslow, Ruth Straub, Pearl Schiesel, Adeline lwanicki, Doris Hallback, Bernice Wessenberg, Edith Weber, Elsie Dossin, Catherine Yale, Florence Lo ozzo, Phyllis Mayo, Francis Garvey, Walter Simon, Robert Fulton, Frank lndorf, Gennaro Aloia, Fred Parisi, Lester Zimmerman, George Feitfer, James Egan, Lawrence Coffey, Francis Carroll, William Dacey, Rennock Muenchow, Charles McKone, Howard Davies, Arthur Davis, Marvin Curtis, Richard Coe, Warren Feegel, Alexander Giacco, Warren Johnson, Robert Milner, Frank O'Brien, Leonard Wilcox, Robert Holland, Edgar Millington, Arthur Brooks, Mary Larese, Edith Yacker, Marjorie Boynton, Arthur Davis, Edward lwanicki, Francis Cunningham, Sam Mesite, Adam Buczynski, Teddy Pasinski, Herbert Perkins, John Koozmitch, Mario Gallo, Sally Arnold, Stephanie Swedock, Marion Savage, Constance Leavitt, Evelyn Levin, Yolanda Vallera, Mary Masler, Mr Jastemske, Leona Couch, Shirley Kinney, Kathryn Jioyce, Katha erine Byrnes, Virginia Cameron, Mary Marinan, Lor- raine Caillouette, Dorothy Foell, Mary Kirby, Ann Walsh, Barbara Kahl. THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. O' 0 SCC-Will DGYS Pi swf-Q lg 0 mm-ar emu nm' --..,., ,,, , W, - x N . Il Q -JU ,,-. .....g..,.. CHFUISTRY ULIB Rd I X X BIULCIGY CWB 4? --a THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. BIOLOGY CLUB The Biology Club is open to biology students with grades ot eighty per cent or better. Its aims are to inspire an appreciation ot plant and animal lite, and to allow research work in selected topics. The club meets every month under the supervision ot Mr. Burgclort, and the meetings are enthusiastically attended. The club's program this year included a talk by Dr. Otis which was greatly appre- ciated. ln addition, members ot the club otiered their conclusions trom their own individual experiments. OFFICERS President , ...... ............ . . Robert Bellerose Vice-President .... Warren Johnson Secretary ..... . . . Dorothy Woollen Treasurer .... ......... .... L i Ilian Kelevin MEMBERS land, Videen Parke, Robert Pocley, John Rabiecki, Gerrol Rollins, Eunice Rosenberg, Pearl Schiesel, Dora Shields, Thomas Shields, Theresa Spinelli, Sidney Traceski, Dorothy Woolen, Helen Wnuk, Catharine Walter Kurcon, Constance Leavitt, Dorothy L'Hom- Yale. medieu, Mary Marinan, Philip Mueller, Thelma Ni- Robert Bellerose, Mary Buezinski, Lorraine Cail- loute, Richard Coe, Barbara Engfer, Barbara Gilmore, Lucille Gunther, David Hirst, Warren Johnson, Harold Kaller, Lillian Kelevin, Shirley Kinney, Conrad Kuhn, CHEMISTRY CLUB The Chemistry Club, atter a lapse of three years, was reorganized this year. The Club, open to all chemistry students, is under the direction ot Mr. Jurale. The pro- grams were very intormal, each member performing at each meeting some experiment in which he is interested. The tact that there were no dues, probably contributed to the success ot the organization. Perhaps the most enjoyable meeting ot the year was the occasion on which the club visited the Chemistry Department ot the International Silver Company. OFFICERS President .......... .. Alexander Giacco Secretary .......... Louraine Petrucci MEMBERS I Ralph Bess, Marjorie Boynton, Charles Carroll, Griener, Frank lndorf, Alton Kamens, Ruth Kifmire, Richard Clark, Kenneth Colby, Howard Davies, Conrad Kuhn, Dorothy O'Brien, Mary Remy, Thomas Miriam Donle, Francis Fazzolaro, Dorothy Foell, Ed- Shields, Theodore Stiles, Elizabeth Sattler. ward Fox, Robert Fulton, Madeline Gostylo, Caroline HIKING CLUB The Hiking Club, under the supervision ot Miss Parette and Miss Cranshaw, con- sists ot over two hundred members, making it one of the largest clubs in the school. The Club has been unusually active this year and has taken many lengthy hikes. Among the places they have visited are West Peak, Spruce Glenn, South Meriden and Wallingtord. This year when the Annual went to press, a number ot girls were attempting to win their etter by hiking one hundred and titty miles. The girls included in this group are Lois Brechlin, Helen Makawsky, lrma Phillippi, Adeline Weiser, Adeline Zawisza and Betty Zawisza. LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club, under the direction ot Miss Mary Kavanaugh, is open to all girls interested in becoming more tamiliar with library work. One period a week is assigned to each member, during which time she assists in the library. Thus the members are given an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of library work, and have an opportunity to gain some experience in the tield. W OFFICERS President .... ............... ..... D o rothy Foell Secretary ..... . ............ ........... . .. Marguerite Walsh Treasurer ..................... ......,.... . . Gertrude Garrity Chairman of Social Committee . .. ................ .... E velyn Hozer MEMBERS Helen Anderson, Mariorie Black, Norma Brodeur, Flora Daniele, Gertrude Dart, Selma England, Miriam Friedman, Eleanor Fries, Barbara Gilmore, Olga Grin- ewsky, Adeline Gura, Vilma Homich, Wanda Ketchel, Barbara Mills, Eleanor Niebour, Dorothy O'Brien, Janet O'Brien, Mary Palladino, Jean Rogers, Eunice Rosenberg, Josephine Sosnowski, Ruth Wachelhausen, Dorothy Woollen. FRENCH CLUB The French Club aims to acquaint its members with songs, games, and customs ot France. Because ot the leave ot absence granted Miss Catherine Flynn, regular activity adviser, Miss Marion Grossman took over the sponsorship about the middle ot the year. A student receiving a grade ot eighty-tive per cent or better in second and third year French is eligible tor membership in the society. OFFICERS President ...... ................ . .. Hazel Wogatske Vice-President . .. ........... .... B arbara Mills Secretary ..... Elaine Porter Treasurer .... ............ . .. Muriel Phillips MEMBERS Marjorie Black, Marjorie Boynton, Katherine Byrnes, Mary Buczynski, Francis Fazzalaro, Betty Flan- agan,Laura Frietag,Elizabeth Flynn, Katherine Gatley, Julia Gorman, Marion Graeber, Beverly Grossman, Conrad Keehn, Ruth Kifmire, Eleanor Kilroy, Barbara Mills, Evelyn Levin, Frank O'Brien, Jean Parker, Harry Perkins, Irma Phillippi, Muriel Phillips, Elaine Porter, Carolyn Rassine, Jean Rogers, Marion Savage, Barbara Schleiter, Betty May Scranton, Walter Slopa, Phillip Walker, Hazel Wogatske, Helene Zygmont. THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. IBRHRY HUB THE FRENYH HUB THE' HIKKNG CWB 11. ' '-' we mans clue , ,I ,. CGMERG ' CWB ,. . , n -4 ' 1 THE' HRT CWB , A . THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. RIDING CLUB In answer to the clamoring of the young feminine equestrians of M. H. S., the Riding Club was organized this year under the capable leadership of Miss Mona Walsh. The girls ride twice a week using horses from the two local stables. ISee picture for members- no parliamentary organization.l y MEMBERS Betty Barry, Phyllis Clark, Lucille Gunther, Bar- Leavitt, Phyllis Mayo, Jean Parker, Mary Remy, Marion bara Kahl, Mary Kenny, Ruth Kifmire, Constance Savage, Betty May Scranton, Dorothy Woolen. It is the aim of the Art department to interest the students so that Art shall be- come a helpful, desirable factor of every-day life. The purpose of the Art Club is to supplement the work of the classes and to provide an opportunity, to those interested, to do elective work. This year on account of the necessity of having two sessions, time and lack of room have made it impossible to have organized meetings during the school day. Thus an activity period once a week devoted to current art topics, has replaced the formal meeting. Miss Charlotte Sternberg has represented the group in the Senate. MEMBERS John McMahon, Johnn Mesite, Sam Mesite, Edward Mordarski, Lucille O'Connor, James Often, Vito Pal- uconis, Teddy Pasinski, Earl Schipke, Dorothy Schwat- low, Anthony Sinicrope, James Smith, Charlotte Sternberg, Roger Treloar, James Vumbacco, Ann Walsh, Arthur Wentworth, Lois Weston, William Betty Mae Allen, Sally Arnold, Adolph Billings, Caroline Cignatta, Barbara Cossette, Francis Cun- ningham, Andrew D'Agostino, Rosamina Donle, Bar- bara Fellows, Mario Gallo, Shirley Gauthier, Dominic Giordano, Philomena Guodace, Geraldine Houlahan, Martha Johnson, John Koozmitch, Agnes Lapatis, Henry Lapuc, Mary Maunan, Melbourne McKinstry, Zanetto. CAMERA CLUB The Camera Club, under the faculty supervision of Mr. Russell, reorganized late last year. Consequently, little was done in the short time available, but this year the club has been one of the most flourishing organizations in the school. As the rules now stand, any upper classman who has the use of a camera, and who is interested in photography is eligible for membership. The regular meetings are held once every two weeks, but the members have the opportunity of using the photographic dark room on every Monday and Friday. In addition to their visiting a number of factories where developing is done, they have had speakers during the year, among whom were Mr. William Schmelzer and Mr. Russell Pierce, who gave interesting talks to the club on photography. The club also sponsored a snapshot contest and exhibited some of their pictures on the bulletin boards in our library. OFFICERS President ...... ......... ....... . . . Bradford Howes Vice-President . . . . .......... .... L ouis Antonio Secretary ...... ............ ...... L u cille Gunther Treasurer ..... .. .............. Constance Leavitt MEMBERS Louis Antonio, Howard Davies, Dominic Ferretti, Mason, Phyllis Mayo, Helen Patkoske, Robert Pooley, James Ferretti, Emil Gross, Lucille Gunther, Bradford Gertrude Ross, Eugene Salamandra, Catherine Tonge, Howes Harold Kaller, Constance Leavitt, John Lid- Arthur Verroneau. dell, 'Helen Makowsky, Rodney Marchetti, Anita THEBAND The Meriden High School Band, under the able tutelage ot Mr. Antonio Parisi, consists ot twenty-seven ambitious members. This year our band has played at most ot the important high school functions, including at assemblies, and at tootball and basketball games in Meriden. ln addition, the band made a most impressive appearance at the tournament held in the New Haven Arena. Perhaps its most important appearance, however, was on that bright, sunny morning when President Roosevelt rode through our city. MEMBERS DRUMS - Edgar Millington. BARITONE - Mildred Freeman. BASS DRUM - Herman Schettel. MELEPHONE - Ruth Kifmire, Mary Remy. CLARINETS - Warren Johnson, James Mesite, Fred CYMBALS - lsadore Rovrnsky. Parisi, Joseph Zabroski. TRUMPETS -- Arthur Brooks, John Dearborn, Robert TROMBONE -- Arthur Mercuri, Sherman Perkins, Holland, Frank O'Brien, Robert Pooley, George Leonard Wilcox. Robinson, Ervin Schiesel, Thelma Wuterrch. BASS - Robert Milner. FLAG BEARERS - Robert Burns, Richard Clark. SAXAPHONE - Warren Feegal. COLOR GUARDS - Ralph Fries, Francis Mesek. This year we had an orchestra ot which we might well be proud. lt was ably supervised by Mr. Antonio Parisi, and was larger than it has been in previous years. The Orchestra had an active year, having appeared tormally on several occasions. Their selections were well received at the closing Night School exercises as well as at the Forum lecture. The Orchestra also co-operated with the Woman's Club and ap- peared on their Music Week Program. MEMBERS VlOLlNS - Mildred Baker, Mildred Dossin, Ruth TRUMPETS -- Arthur Brooks, Robert Holland, Paul Doyle, Thomas Ferry, Barbara Kahl, Harold Kallcr, Mitman. Irene Michalczyk, Fred Parisi, Arnold Pierson, TROMBONES - Sherman Perkins, Leonard Wilcox. Harold Quinlan, Gladys Upton. CLARINETS - Warren Johnson, Joseph Zabrowski. CELLOS - Betty .May Scranton, Eleanor Swenson. TYMPANI - Mario Azzolina. BASS - Robert Milner. DRUMS - Edgar Millington, Charles Smith. TUBA - Ralph Bess. TENOR SAXAPHONE - Alex Giacco. PlANlST -- Alton Weston. CONDUCTOR - Mr. Antonio Parisi. THE ANNUAL I937 MJLS. 17.11 E - H ,I 4,,',Ej: , Q I 1 I x. . 1 A X I ' .mm A-uv H. ' ' lil! 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QM 'lil Lt it NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The purpose ot this organization is To create an enthusiasm tor scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students ot the American secondary schools. A student is elected into the society tor his outstanding leadership, provided that his scholarship and character is good, and he has rendered service to the school. The emblem ot the society, the local chapter ot which is under the direction ot Miss Anna T. Doyle, is the keystone and tlaming torch, significant ot the organization's principles. The Meriden Exchange Club entertained the local chapter at a banquet on April 7. OFFICERS President .... .............. . .... K enneth Colby Secretary ......... .. Florence Sartucci MEMBERS Shirley Bradley, Virginia Cameron, Phyllis Clark, Kenneth Colby, William Dacey, Francis Fazzalaro, Marion Graeber, Florence Sartucci, Marion Savage, Edith Yacker. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION This organization is composed ot homeroom and activity representatives. The group is headed by Mr. Walker and its main duty is to elect nominees tor the Student Senate. The eight seniors, six juniors, and tour sophomores are then voted upon by their respective classes to till halt that number ot positions. MEMBERS John Zemke, Roger Treloar, Francis Fazzalaro, Francis Garvey, John Brandenberger, Edith Yacker, Jean Hotchkiss, Albertyne Minery, Emma Gardon, Florence Sartucci, Shirley Bradley, Bernice Wessen- berg, Frank Young, Joseph Stone, Charles Mulligan, Robert Dorsey, Edward Moore, Lionel Lanoue, Dorindo Di Martino, Jeanette Cook, Lucille O'Connor, Doris Fontanella Mildred Maloney, Helen McLay, Betty Brown, Barbara Hanlon, Shirley Gaudet, Robert Col- lington, Fred Carlson, Joseph Patrucco, Raymond Milas, Lee Avery, Daniel Rich, Frank Kyrcz, Grace Mitchell, Louise Sperlazza, Lorraine L'Heureaux, Lu- cille Woodward, Florence Ricci, Irene Michalcyck, Marion Crouch, Fay Lyman, Jeanette Spencer, Alan Dary, Charlotte Steinberg, Richard Coe, Herbert De Genere, Murry Levine, Marjorie Boynton, Virginia Cameron, Dorothy Foell, William Dacey. STUDENT SENATE The Student Senate is the controlling and executive department ot the S. G. A. and is composed ot tour seniors, three juniors, and two sophomores. Mr. Walker sponsors this activity whose revenue comes from the candy machine in the lower corridor. The profits which accrue are used to bring worthwhile speakers to M. H. S. assemblies. - OFFICERS President .... .... ........ . . . Albin Klasoskus Secretary .... . .. ...,. ................. ......... ..... E d ith Yacker MEMBERS SENIOR - John Brandenberger, Albin Klasoslrus, JUNIOR - Robert Dorsey, Mildred Maloney, Wesley Robert Orentlicherman, Edith Yacker. Meiklem. SOPHOMORE - Peter Roberts, Jean Tracy. THEHANNUAU' The Annual is the yearly publication ot the Senior Class. The statt ot this year's book went about its work with the idea in mind ot giving to the Class ot l937 an Annual which would always revive pleasant memories. Thus, every etlort was exerted in securing and arranging the material within these covers in order to present something ditlerent to the many subscribers. Although the task was sometimes distasteful, the willing students who assisted in editing this book have telt that their etlorts have been rewarded it you, dear reader, enjoy it. AN N UAL STAFF .. Francis Fazzalaro Edith Yacker Circulation Manager .. .... Edith Yacker Literary Editor ..... ., Marion Savage Editor-in-chief .... Business Manager . . . Art Editor ....... Charlotte Sternberg Sports Editor ...... Rodney Mac Mahon Photographic Editor .. ..... Bradford Howes Typing Editor ...... .... E ileen Spellacy LITERARY STAFF Norma Brodeur, Gertrude Dart, Adolph Mordarski, Eunice Olson, Rita Niemiec, Marie Larch, Irene Parenteau, Evelyn Levin, Virginia Cameron, Elizabeth Flynn, Marguerite Walsh, Inez Olson, Dorothy Schwartz, Lucy Pratson, Leona Crouch, Shirley Bradley, Ann Walsh, Katherine Byrnes, Henry Lapuc, Joseph Ward, TYPI Eileen Spellacy, Florence Sartucci, Adeline Gura, Evelyn Tierney, Florence Tessmer, Florence Skotnicki, Marvin Curtis, Leonard Wilcox, Howard Davies, Henry lsyck, Edward Leaman, Walter Semrau, Pete Maslowski, Marion Graeber, Herbert Reader, Barbara Cummings, Eleanor Kilroy, Helen Caneschi. Shirley Knell, Charlotte Sternberg, Helen Keyes, Phyllis Mayo. NG STAFF Dorothy White, Viola G-ardinier, Wilburta Huber, Miriam Friedman, Miriam Chatfield. BUSlNESS STAFF Edith Yacker Murry Levine Dorothy O'Brien Margaret Kashur CIRCULATION STAFF Edith Yacker, Evelyn Reetz, Theodore Ladeuka, Lester Zimmerman, Magdalene Beleiack, Jean Hotch- kiss, Anthony Sobeleski, Marion Savage, Dorothy Baker, Marie Larch, Doris Hallback, Katherine Byrnes, Rod- ney McMahon. ART STAFF Agnes Moriarty Louise Lodi Ethel Cherniak Barbara Kahl Henry Lapuc Charlotte Sternberg THE ANNUAL I937 MJiS. UTEFKFIRY TYPRNG FINCNHL EDKTQFKS STHFF ' I .,..-,. L-, , PHQTUGRQPHY nm' '-:R Vim, x.1,kv'1-G-l'1A Y -, . NV A -L x 1 'vf ' Q ' ,, lr A , x 1 T' -nr. .'1 'g,,-'E' A' ,. ., Vggqgiu.-- '4 ,. V . ' Q' 51,13-'IEW' , , .. . - -' , i - Till:-:fxu4f.. ' - 1 ,-4 .:1fi.TF?'i--ff, ' pp' 're -QPF 1 . ' ,: .-1,5 QTQQ5 ' ff: A- . 4 Qf , ' . f 1 Fl TRIBUTE TU Fl EVKEFIT F4T1-ILETE FILBIN KLGSUSKUS Football - 1936 With all the glamour and pride of true champions, Meriden High's I936 football aggregation gained their third consecutive Central Conn. lnterscholastic League Cham- pionship on the gridiron, by completing their third undefeated season in league com- petition. After experiencing defeat in the first two contests of the season, against powerful combinations representing New Britain and Hartford Public High, Coach Barnikow's gridmen gradually found themselves and until the end of the season, their attack sparkled with offensive and defensive brilliance. Reviewing the situation more explicitly on an ideal afternoon for football late in September, the Red and Blue warriors journeyed to Willow Brook Park in New Britain to engage Coach Chic Shea's state champions. Coach Shea had 8I players on hand ready to send into action, while Meriden had a scant 25 and as a result. the New Britain mentor used the shock troop system to good advantage. The brilliant defensive work of Captain Albin Klasoskus featured that game, but Meriden was on the defensive during most of the afternoon. New Britain gained the verdict 24 to O. Hartford Public High battled a crippled Meriden team the following Saturday and displayed some fine football to win I9 to O. Bristol found Meriden invincible in the next contest of the season and proved to be Meriden's first victim of the season by the score of 7 to O. Middletown was no match for the Red Devils the following week-end, and the Hilltop executed some fine Iaterals and criss-crosses that left the Middletown defense completely dumbfounded. Two Greater Hartford elevens, West Hartford and East Hartford respectively. were the next two victims to fall before the onslaughts of the Red and Blue. A smart West Hartford combine bowed 7 to O in a game that featured spectacular lateral passing by both teams: a scrappy East Hartford team put up a great fight against a bigger, better and stronger Meriden eleven before being submerged I2 to 6. They gained the distinction of being the first C. C. I. L. team to score on the Red Devils. The season closed in a blaze of glory when Meriden met a highly-rated Man- chester team and played the finest football of the season in crushing the Silk City array under an I8 to O landslide. Another brilliant chapter has been written in the gridiron history of Meriden High School and this has been made possible only through the fine coaching of Messrs. Frank Barnikow and Russell Doran. Fl FIRST TEAM Ends .... .. ..................... Joscph Eckstein and Robert Dorsey Tackles .... ..................... R obert Neville and John Peruta Guards ....... ..... V ictor Ozyck and Raymond Parmentier Center ......... ................ . Rcnnock Muenchow Quarterback .... .................... E dmund Iwaniclci Halfbacks .... ............. .... O s car Ness and Peter Maslowski Fullback ...... .. ............ . ............................. Captain Albin Klasoskus LETTERMEN John Brandenberger, George Carofino, Robert Muenchow, Oscar Ness, Robert Neville, Victor Ozyck, Dorsey, Joseph Eckstein, Edmund lwanicki, Albin Klas- Raymond Parmentier, John Peruta, Walter Simon, oskus, Rodney McMahon, Peter Maslowski, Rennock Herbert Reader, Francis Carroll. SQUAD John Artukovich, Ralph Bess, Carroll Custy, Arthur Clintock, James Often, Alvin Oliver, Frank Pilecki Davis, Dominic Femia, Raymond Hollman, John James Rahaley, Joseph Saleski, Dick Vittorio, Philip Gradwell, Marcus King, Donald Kirschman, Jess Mc' Walker, Robert Winkel. Coach .................................. ....................... .... F k . ' Assistant Coach ............. . . . . ........ ..... ..... . ....... I 6 ilRut.selfIarIrJtJir?f Captain ...... .. ......... ....... A lbin Klasoskus Manager ...,. ....... ................ . . . ...... Rodney J. McMahon RECORD 'September 26 Meriden .. . ........... 0 New Britain ...... ..... 2 4 'October 3 Meriden . . ......... 0 Hartford Public . . . . . . . I9 October I0 Meriden . . ..... 7 Bristol ......... . . . . . . . . 'October I7 Meride . . ..... I2 Middletown ...... . . . . . October 24 Meriden ........... . .... 7 West Hartford .... ..... November 7 Meriden ................ I2 East Hartford .... ..... 'November I4 Meriden ................ IB Manchester ....... ..... l Indicate home gamesj THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. G3 ' J .f , 1 'X .X xx W, ,X x , . 2 1' X X . 4. 'x . . X X X X . ,' N ,l : , 3 r fy 5 f KJ e fir ,ff K I Um X ,, ' XX Qu U 7 S N' 3 ' T3 XX x K ,ff v -X Q 31 Z V v xiii '- f 1' ' J I im . r'25f !fX X 5 - ,- Q ,,- - J' F Ax Xxh 'xmf', xi : f X:,iZii,j:,' y .- x 1.7 -1 ,-p.. . X ,f f 55. v E 1 . 42'- 1 xg. 15 X I X f 5 ' fl Rx 1 H x 5- .-. if ' I X1 . 1 'N NJ Q x I ' ' A r X ,Vx ', : 'S If xx I, V ,u , .nf 1 4 x A Qi ' YA .Xb yy 1 Q ir. fig - f 1' JA-x 11 G lx X 4 X ,K I 'FN f f '. , f xg- J 9 XX 3. xr. . W THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. Basketball -- I 1936Jap37 Dreams of another State and New.5,EngIand Championship quintet failed to be- come a realization this season as anothertibrilliant Red and Blue basketball team fought its way through a strenuous schedule of twenty games, but failed in defense of its laurels when it was within conquering distance of another championship. Led by their dependable captain, Albin Klasoskus, the Meriden hoopmen found consolation in winning the Central Connecticut League Title with a record of nine victories in ten tries. fi' Meriden met Manchester in the inaugural contest of the season and was rated the under-dog but displayed fine form in risihg from that position to gain a 25 to 20 victory. A powerful Bristol combine was the next obstacle in Meriden's path and the Red and Blue successfully passed it with an impressive 3I to 23 conquest. , Meriden continued to sail serenely along the basketball horizon and on January I5 Coach Barnikow's cohorts risked their spotless record of nine straight victories against Bristol. Meriden made its worst showing of the year that evening and tasted defeat for the first time by the score of 37 to 29. With the Bristol defeat acting as an impetus, Meriden redeemed itself in the next three games of the season and submerged East Hartford, Middletown, and Hart- ford Bulkeley under crushing defeats. Klasoskus enjoyed another one of his frequent scoring sprees in the Bulkeley game and gave a masterful exhibition in scoring I9 points. The following weekend New Britain met Meriden and after four bitterly fought periods. Coach Shea's quintet emerged with a 23 to I8 victory. After defeating West Hartford and Bulkeley, Meriden traveled to New Britain with hopes of avenging the five point loss administered by Coach Shea's team earlier in the season. With Klasoskus on the injured list with two painful Charley horses, the Red and Blue was conceded little chance of conquering the powerful Hardware City combination. In the most thrilling contest of the year, New Britain rallied in an over- time period to gain the verdict by the scant margin of 2 points, 29 to 27. Orentlicher- man, diminutive Meriden forward, forced Coach Shea's outfit into overtime play by calmly dropping in a free throw. Klasoskus, who lbecause of his injuries. played only during the final quarterl tried in vain to rally his mates to victory by tossing in 8 points in 8 minutes. Meriden drew West Haven as an opponent in the Class A eliminations. The Meriden team caught the spirit of their predecessors that evening and the unstoppable Klasoskus gave one of the finest individual performances in tournament history and scored I9 points. In the first round of the State Championship Tournament at the New Haven Arena the Red and Blue was pitted against Manchester, a team they had beaten twice during the regular season. The Silk City array put up a hard fight and led by one point late in the third period, but the Barnikowmen resorted to a last quarter rally to emerge with a 34 to 27 victory. New Haven Hillhouse, whom Meriden defeated during the I935-36 season to gain the State Championship, was Meriden's opponent in the semi-finals. Hillhouse boasted a string of I9 straight victories and had only experienced defeat once in two seasons of play. Captain Klasoskus and his mates were badly off form that evening and the New Haveners flashed out a tight zone defense that left the smaller Meriden team completely baffled. Hillhouse won 36 to 23 and went on to succeed Meriden as Connecticut and New England Champions. Any team that can complete a difficult 20 game schedule with a record of I6 victories against 4 defeats should be congratulated on its success. FIRST TEAM Right Forward .... .................. ..... K I asoskus Let Forward . . . ............ ...... P asinski Center ......... ............. ......., S o kol Right Guard .... .............. .... M a slowski Let Guard ......... ...........,............ ........., , ..,... ...... D a c ey LETTERMEN Francis Carrol, William Dacey, Robert Doherty, Iicherrnan, Raymond Parmentier, Teddy Pasinski, Stan- Joseph Eckstein, Albin Klasoskus, Charles Kochnowski, Iey Sokol, Karl Wolf, Robert Dorsey. Peter Maslowski, Robert Neville, Mgr., Robert Orent- SQUAD A John Brandenberger, Joseph Cahill, George Caro- Thurrott, Karl Wolf, Assistant Manager William fino, Carrol Custy, Robert Dorsey, Charles French, Woollen, Charles Zajac, Rudolph Zebora. Raymond Hollman, Lionel Lanoue, Fred Rosi, Russel Coach ..........,.......................... ....... .,............. F r ank J. Barnikow Assistant Coach ..,.. ...... . . ..... John D. Shaw C ti .... Albin Klasoskus ap a n ............ ....... . . .. Manager ....... .... R obert Neville BASKETBALL fcontinuedf I ANTL-ILEAL BASKETBALL GAMES Meriden . . ......... 25 Meriden , . ...... 3I Meriden .. ...... 32 Meriden . . N, .... 30 Meriden . . .... 42 Meriden ., Meriden Meriden .. 42 . . .... 50 46 ' 32 Meriden . . .... . . KNINE Meriden . . ......... 29 Meriden . . ...... 42 Meriden . . ..,. 33 Meriden . . .... 33 Meriden . . .... I8 Meriden . . .... 30 Meriden . . .... 47 Meriden . . .... 27 Meriden . . .... 37 Meriden . . .... 34 Meriden .. .... 23 Manchester . . .... 20 Bristol . . ....... .... 2 3 Middletown .... .... 2 2 Windham ........ .... I 6 Trade School ,.... .... I 9 East Hartford .... .... I 8 West Hartford . . . . . I6 Windham ........ .... I 8 Manchester . 25 STRAIGHTI Bristol ............. .... 3 7' East Hartford ...... .... 2 2 Middletown ........... .... 2 7 Bulkaley f'Hartforc.ll .... .... 2 l New Britain ........ .... 2 3' West Hartford ..... .... I 7 Bulkeley iHartfordI .... . 29 New Britain ........ .... 2 9' West Haven ....... .... 2 I Manchest r e ......... 27 New Haven Hillhouse .. ...... 36 ' Games Lost Baseball With five veterans gracing the positions on this year's Red and Blue Nine, Meri- den l'ligh's I937 baseball edition appears fully capable of defending the Central Connecticut League Title which Meriden held jointly with West Hartford last season. Meriden met Manchester in the opening game of the season and Southpaw Joe Luca took his place among the best schoolboy hurlers with a brilliant two-hit perform- ance. The hitting of Klasoskus and Luca featured that game, and the Shawmen dis- played fine form in scoring a 4 to I victory. Defeat reached the Red and Blue camp in the second game of the year as a powerful Bristol team. led by its ace hurler, Sakowski scored a 4 to O shutout over the local players. Allan Dary, twirling his first game for Meriden, had a bad case of nerves in that contest and was removed in the fifth inning. Zanetto, his successor on the mound, shut out the Monahanmen in the remaining four innings. The Bristol defeat hasn't worried Coach Shaw and he feels confident that his charges will be ranked one of the finest scholastic combinations in Connecticut when the season draws to a close. Central and I-larding Highs of Bridgeport have found their way on the Red and Blue schedule this season, and these two teams have always been threats for State honors. . Although no player has definitely clinched a position on this year's array, several performers have sparkled brightly for the Meriden cause. The fielding and hitting of Al . Horse Klasoskus has been exceptional this season. Bob Doherty is making a strong bid to patrol the keystone sack, and Red French, a Junior, has performed well at shortstop. Milt Brizzie isrhitting well above .300 and seems assured of the third base position while Captain Stanley Sokol in left field has displayed fine judg- ment in covering the left field territory. Henry Isyk and Bob Winkel are waging a battle for the center field position and Coz Zajac is aiming to clinch the right field berth. Joe Luca and Johnny Brandenberger shape up as Meriden's number I battery combination. Due to the early date at which the Annual goes to press, the complete report of this ear's team can not be given. but the record would seem to indicate another successfiil season. ' ' , soufxo Edwin Biestek, John Brandenberger, Arthur Brandi, Milton Brizzie, George Carofino, Vincent Constantino, Francis Carroll, Carroll Custy, Allan Dary, Bob Doherty, Robert Dorsey, Charles French, Ted. Gubala, Ray Hollrnan, Henry Isyk, Albin Klasoskus, Joseph Manager ........................... ..... . I Captain Coach' .... .... Meriden . . .... . 4 Meriden . . .... . 0 Meriden . . ..... I0 Luca, Donald Lynes, Raymond Parmentier, Norbert Riccio, Herbert Reader, Joseph Rochette, Kilian Schaeffer, Thomas Shields, Stanley Sokol, Vincent Then, Bob Winkel, James Yanelli, Charles Zajac, Bill Zanetto, Lester Zimmerman. .. ....................... Philip Walker .....StanIey Sokol John D. Shaw Manchester . . ..... . . . . I Brist I . . o . 4 Middletown .. .... ,I I937 M.H.S V ' x Y. 3 BH LL 15. . ji,f 4l,,f-Xxif I , . ., 5' x, W I I, ,. . Q mm M Q.. K ' 1 i L, x J X ' I , , V .Ag LQ. f J, I X. LM ,wx 1 . A Rn, It ,, p , j ., . ffl ' 'Xxx ' Q 1 I W L-, . ff, ', ,f .ADX va I 4 ,,,.... I ,fffy J gq if Q, . ., blk! 7 xy A , XY, U I fx I. XQE' X ,aiu h X,-. 2 J, iff BN . V x AA,h Q , A ,Q.,,fgf'P1 if l ' U A A , ,J . MAX ', 11 - J .51 N N X,,f3s. .1v! F' .,.'.1. 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L ombardi, Rochette, and Zimmerman Forwards ,...... Constantino, Garvey and Wolf Wings .,... ................. S chipke and Yanelli Coach. ..... .................. C Iifton Lord Captain .... . .......... ............... S tanley Solrol Manager ......................... ..... K enneth Colby RECORD Meriden ... ...... 0 Manchester ........ .,.... . .. 3 Meriden . .. ...... 0 West Hartford ..... .. . .. 2 Meriden . . . . ..... I Bristol ......... . . . . . 3 Meriden . . . ...... 0 Manchester ..... . . . . . I Meriden ..................... .... . . 3 West Hartford .................. ... I Meriden ........................... 4 Bristol .................. .......... O I M.H.S. After being defeated in the first four contests of the season. the Meriden High School Soccer team rose from the depths of defeat to score two well-earned victories against strong teams representing West Hartford and Bristol. ln the opening game of the season Manchester flashed too fine an offensive power for the Red and Blue booters and won by the count of three to nothing. An improved team took the field for Meriden the following Saturday, but West Hartford out-fought the Meriden combination to win 2 to O. The following week-end Bristol rallied in the final period and gained a 3 to I verdict over the Red and Blue. In a bitterly fought game, Manchester won a heart-breaking victory over Meriden by the score of I to O. Long awaited victory came to the Meriden booters when Captain Sokol led his team to a 3 to l victory over West Hartford. The following week-end the Red and Blue combine continued their fine play and went on an offensive spree to win the final game of the season by the score of 4 to O. GOLF TEAM - l937 As this book goes to press. all indications point to a successful season for Meriden High's I937 Golf Team. Led by Captain Louis Duncan, state scholastic champion, this ear's array will represent practically the same team that placed fifth in the state schollastic championships held at Bridgeport last season. A tentative schedule has been arranged which includes two matches each with West Hartford, Manchester, and Middletown. Last season the Red and Blue Golfers completed a banner year with five victories in six matches. These conquests included two verdicts over Manchester, two over Middletown, and one over Pequod Business School. The lone defeat came at the hands of Newington. Some of the members of last year's squad who are expected to be back for service this season are:-Louis Duncan, Joseph Korzenko, Louis Antonio, Victor Ozyck, John Carter, Joseph Zalenski, Arthur Hourigan, Rudolph Zebora, and Bradford Howes. Mr. Joseph Nadile, who has had considerable golfing experience, will again coach this year's combine. TENNIS TEAM - I937 While the resses are clamoring for Annual copy, Meriden High's l937 Tennis Team stands idfe due to the fact that no courts are available for practice or inter- scholastic competition. The first two matches on the Meriden schedule have already been postponed indefinitely. Several veterans are expected to return from last year's squad to face a heavy schedule which includes ten matches with some of the finest teams in the state. New Britain's powerful squad has been included in the schedule for a pair of home-and- home contests. ' Bob Maloney. who last season advanced to the finals of the state singles cham- pionship before sensing defeat, will be back for service again this year and a great deal of attention will be focused on this Red and Blue star. Last season's Red and Blue array placed third in the state inter-scholastic cham- pionships held in Manchester. The team, as in the past, will be under the capable supervision of Coach Joseph Doran who will be assisted by Mr. James Reed. The squad is likely to include: Robert Maloney, Walter Kurcon, Rudolph Zebora, Clarence Sattler, Murry Levine, and Arthur Barker. SWIMMING - I936-37 4 Meriden High's I937 Swimming Team continued a long established policy this season by engaging many of the finest scholastic swimming aggregations in the state. The Red and Blue tankmen splashed their way through a difficult schedule of eight meets, and emerged with a record of three victories against six defeats. After dropping four successive verdicts to powerful combinations representing New London, Bulkeley, Crosby. Waterbury, Hartford Public High, and Warren Hard- ing lBridgeportl, The Red and Blue swimmers caught the spirit of victory and scored two well-earned conquests over West Haven and Bridgeport Central. In the last two contests of the season the Meriden swimmers met defeat at the hands of Manchester and New Haven Hillhouse after having won a forfeit victory over Bristol on Febru- ar 20. Y Bob Lanoue, who specialized in diving, and John Buckles, who swam the 40 yard dash, are the most consistent first-place winners on the Meriden team. Although their record wasn't very impressive, the Meriden tankmen possessed drive and stamina all season. Coach Joseph Doran and Assistant Coach James Reed worked zealously in attempting to build a winning combination. LETTERMEN John Buckles, Walter Butcka, Richard Clark, Sanderson, John Walker, Louis D'Avella. Robert Lanoue, Harold Learned, Harry Perkins, Lloyd A SQUAD Victor Borriello, Leigh Burkhardt, John Carter, Hyman, Oscar Ness, Robert Pooley, Joseph Zalenski. Lawrence Coffey, Burl Doxsee, Robert Fulton, Albert RECORD Meriden . .. .... 28 New London Bulkeley .... .... . 47 Meriden . .... 23 Crosby lWaI:erburyJ .......... .... 5 2 Meriden . .... 20 Hartford Public High .............. 55 Meriden . ............. 35 Warren Harding lBridgeportI ........ 40 Meriden . ............... 47 West Haven ................. ...... 2 8 Meriden . ......,........ 35 Bridgeport Central ................. 30 Meriden . ............... .. 38 Manchester ........,... . .......... . 37 Meriden .. CWon by Forfeitl Bristol ..........,.... lLost by Forfeitj Meriden . .....,.. . ...... 34 New Haven Hillhouse .........,.... 40 JUNIOR AND SENIOR BOYS BOWLING LEAGUE The Boy's Bowling league, which was organized last year was supported so en- thusiastically this year that it seems destined to be one of the most popular of the intra-mural sports. Competition was keen among the six teams competing for honors throughout the season. After many ties for first place between the Blue and Orange teams, the Blues finally took the lead at the end of the season. Adolpf Mordarski captured the high individual average with IO6.6, while Paul Kirschmann was runner-up with IO5.4. ' The Senior and Junior boys took on the Sophomores and held them to a scant two points against their six. Mr. Joseph Nadile, who sponsored the sport, did a fine piece of work in organ- izing and stimulating interest in it. MEMBERS Robert Baker, Ralph Bess, Art Brandl, Nick ko, John Lineen, Paul Kirschmann, Edward Moore, Buchok, Bill Collett, Walter Czapiga, AI Dary, Louis Edward Mordarski, Adolph Mordarski, Victor Ozyck, Duncan, George Dupuis, James Egan, Robert Fleming, Arnold Pierson, Joseph Stone, Ted Stiles, Clarence Ray Feiffer, Fran Garvey, Bryan Goodrich, Robert Sattler, Henry Vecchiolla, John Zemke. Greiner, Kenneth Gregory, Art Horrigan, Joe Korzen- THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. 5 WJ ik I H1113-, 'YJ asf .1 12 S. hm x 'k s:,v'?' ' I' ' , -.......r ' figs' 2-X,r 's '--4T? f?'P'r mf 1.5.31 -,.1,,.- , 1 sm Mme we in f!'1fS.QR.'ff-rl' X, 5 x ZX- X x 0' E' fs-f xv . s l J 1 If ,AGP xnxx N A X95 I P Q 1 rl C XM.-. , N -.. , N.. N--1 ,Blix-M11 7 i . is' 1 . .f--S .H 9 A Q I 54 1 ,,. , .1 , fn , . , .. WX' - --: ,. f- .u 1. 1 R ' . . - -1 4 ' . ' , ' , '. , , ' . 3:51 1 1 - .- .' ..-. 1 1 1- 1. I -. f, wr. A ,.. . M. , .4 .5 , U --.. x .. . , . 2 fi .N- 1- , A . 1 I s u V . 'z ,,Q.,wg,f,, - ,. N f I . - . . . 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'z.' - 1 if ' .H , ,4 ., ' 171 r - , A V . GIRLS foowumc, I F V , x , ' '- ' NNY ' W ' ' F-OUR Honsemsw . .M-sn.- Q HGLDTHAT' LANE V GET TH Nr' Emu. f were THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. GlRL'S BOWLING i Girl's sports have been greatly curtailed this year, due to the worlc being done on the gym. Now that the gym is finished, it is expected that the girls will talce acl- vantage ot the new facilities and support their teams. Girl's Bowling, a comparatively new sport, has become a very popular one during the past year. At the beginning ot the year the girls used the bowling alleys ot the First Methodist Church. Later on they changed their meeting place to the Y. M, C. A. The three-game sets were played ott and the two highest scores in this group were held by Gladys Hansen with a score ot 296, and Rita Niemic with a score ot 289. A single game tournament resulted in the high scores being held by Edna Michaelis with II3, and Gladys Hansen with lO9. There are thirty-seven members who participated regularly in this activity. They are the Misses: Michaelis, Hansen, Niemic, Gostyla, Wright, Pelrar, Bergland, Flagg, Soroka, Caillouette, Masler, P. Carlson, Kozack, Anderson, LaMa5deleine, Ratta, Minery, Gfibney, Biafore, Masler, B., Taylor, Morenz, Kirby, Normandie, Parke, O'Brien, Sallca, May, Sattler, Mills, Ketchel. Limmer, Grabouslry, Ketchel, Shanahan, Kelevin, ln Appreciation The Annual Statt wishes to take this opportunity to acknowledge publicly our indebtedness to those people who aided us in publishing this book. We express our gratitude and thanks to the tollowing: To Miss Mary Flynn who aided us whole-heartedly with the literary work. To Mr. Bernard Jurale tor the many hours ot inexhaustible labor which he spent in managing the business end ot this book. To Edith Yacker and her business statl who zealously and skillfully handled the 'linancial affairs. To the typists who toiled many hours in preparing the literary material tor press. To the Art Statt which is responsible tor the novel drawings which considerably enhance the artistic appearance ot this book. To those students who contributed student write-ups, club write-ups, poems, and snapshots. To Mr. James Bunting, Jr., tor his invaluable suggestions and assistance. To those ot the Annual Statt who devoted much ot their tree time in working to give you a better book. To the advertisers whose financial support made the low cost ot this book possible. To the faculty and students who assisted us in any manner whatsoever in making this a better book. 'lr ir 'A' THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. 11,-X ff!! f ' a if L Designs Change ' Craftsmanship Endures OR five generations skilled silver craftsmen have been creating in 13417 ROGERS BROS. patterns, beauty and artistry that make them treasured in America's finest homes. 1847 ROGERS BRCJS. FOR 90 YEARS . . . 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Rees Vacation Crnises DENTIST See Squire 99 Colony Street Jepson's Book Store Colony Bldg., 47 Colony Street Greeting Card Center of Meriden We have the swellest Fountain Pen in Town Jepson's Special only 81.25 Photo mailers for your Class Pictures White Ink GRADUATION CARDS We Sell All Kinds of Life Insurance and Endowments The Gardner-Kirby Corp. 33 Colony Street Miss Walsh- There, now, see. Miss Hamilton- Will you stand, THE please? Quiet please. ANNUAL I 937 Compliments of Lallys, Inc. JE WELERS A Good Place to Buy Jewelry 63 W. Main Street Meriden Ins. Agency I INCORPORATED Protect by Insurance ALL CLASSES East Main Street Wm. Schaal 81 Son, Inc. . . . TAILORS . . . Suits - Made to order 14-M Church St. Phone 288 New York Dress Goods, - Incorporated - Quality and Savings 25 Colony Street Wusterbarth Bros. Toys and Sporting Goods Phone 1087 82 East Main Street Veillette 8: Despins RADIOS WASHERS REFRIGERATORS 64 East Main Street Phone 2535 Meriden's Leading Restaurant Ye Cabin Grill, Inc. Perkins Picture Shop Preserfoe your School Pictures Luncheon - Dinners - Caterer and Diflloma-V ' ' ' Frame them now. 27'29 State Street D. J. MATARESE, Mgr. 133 Hanover St. Meriden, Conn. M.H.S. THE Miss Kavanaugh- Have you any reference- work. 7lI ANNUAL Miss Michel- Ca sufFi'c. l937 M.H.S. Dear Student: Business wants you. Business needs you. Business is ready to offer you its choicest opportunities. But make no mistake-BUSINESS WANTS YOU BUSINESS TRAINED. A RECENT NATIONAL SURVEY revealed that ninety per cent of the graduates of the outstanding business schools of America secured positions within 30 days after completing their courses. Not only ninety per cent, but one hundred per cent of PEQUOD GRADUATES during the past three years secured desirable positions, many of them before their courses were quite completed. Pequod graduates with average scholarship and more than average personality have had their choice of several good positions. BUSINESS is America's greatest single organized force. Of the three thousand oc' cupations open to American youth, those included in the field of business offer a larger number of ambitious young people the best opportunities for achieving their goals. THE PROFESSION of business engages the life interest of more men and women of ability than perhaps all other fields combined. It is growing more rapidly than any other. And in its variety of vocational opportunities, it holds forth definite, personal opportunity for the energetic, trained, purposeful youth. It asks not for mediocrity, but for superior ability-and it holds splendid rewards for those who can bring to it training, initiative and industry. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT has become the wOrld's largest employer. Owing to recent legislation there will be a tremendous need in both public and private business for more secretaries, accountants, stenographers and bookkeepers. Many PEQUOD GRADUATES are now in the city of Washington filling good positions under the Civil Service. A recent Pequod candidate made a rating of 10096 in the Civil Service Stenography examination. PEQUOD BUSINESS SCHOOL offers excellent opportunities for young men and young women of good academic education who are willing to work hard and to acquire personality and initiative. SPECIAL SUMMER COURSES are available to meet the needs of college graduf ates, college students, graduates of high school commercial courses, and for beginners ambitious to anticipate the September opening. Each student is assisted according to his needg every student is advanced according to his ability. PEQUOD BUSINESS SCHOOL will be in session all summer, so you may plan your summer school course to Ht your vacation. Enter any day and continue for six, eight, or ten weeks of intensive training. Prepare at Peguozl D THE PEQUOD BUSINESS SCHOOL, INC. Member New England Business College Association C. Z. Swisrusa, MA., Principal JOURNAL BUILDING TELEPHONE 24-72 MERIDEN, CONN. Mr. John Shaw- l'c's a iough set up. ll UPI-IAMVS DEPARTMENT STORE VVINTHROP BLDG., COLONY STREET PREPARE FOR BUSINESS COURSES : S ecrezarial A cconnzing S zeno graphic M achine and General Business LAUREL SCHOOL Of Business Administration 24 So. Grove St. Tel. 1682fW C onipliinenzs Of MERIDEN NATIONAL BANK MEMBERS F. D. I. C. THE ANNUAL l937 M.H.S. THE Mr. Churchill- Well, I 'cold you I was going to be frank ANNUAL I937 - K Compliments of DR. H. S. ROSENBERG Congratulations to the Class of 1937. Your athletic teams of the past three years have been true CHAMPIONS! JOSEPH H. lVlclVIAHON ...BUS SERVICE... Courteous, congenial, convenient service in modern, stream-lined coaches. Tel. 2811 -W. M.H.s. ------i-l-- THE ANNUAL 1937 Mo Ho So U COMPOSITION AND LETTERPRESS PRINTING by HORTON PRINTING CO. III FULL-TONE REPRODUCTIONS OF PICTURES M MERIDEN GRAVURE CO. U REPRODUCTION PLANNED by J. E. BUNTING, JR. THE ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. . . . 539 ' fff r5e:fr uma www FAQULTY P51 ARTWST BABY SLUGS 5 fV X'fLH H IE mosr' uf' :mwm wk 'Q 'SAYS F'iC'55T IT!-HNK5 LPAQSI mum' UTEJRA My f:L L , K 'T X DOE-Q MON FOIK mm A BEPQNS PORT ARMS .1 ONE VXORE STA HALF L-H 'S WAN' LW rx-mm ID HALF -1 IPS RN-'S PRINTS HMJIO - BROTHER RATS THE Mr. Joseph Doran- O. K. now, le'c's go ANNUAL Mr. .lurale- Tempus fugi'c. Get it? Bob burns fell the the one I937 M.H. Plolifflff 11011151 ff FW 1.- We i - D. . I R 'Il 'nlh gel' - EVERY day is flower day. For every function or celebration, for every friendly expression of senti- ment, flowers express more fully the underlying spirit and thought of the sender. JOSEPH GRILLO 105 COLON Y ST. TEL. 399 THE GILMARTIN MOTOR SALES CORP. III DODGE AND PLYMOUTH PASSENGER CARS It Pays lo Play SPALDING GOODS Sold exclusively by us A L L I N G ' S Sporting Goods - Bicycles, Keds Rueber Goods- Aulo Accessories and TR UCKS ALLING RUBBER EI CO. Phone 710 Az the Traffic Tower 127429 Colony St. Meriden Conn. C' R' ANDERSON: Mgr' Miss Broderick- Now listen, people. -I-HE Miss Horrigan- Tl1at sounds like a Latin translation. ANNUAL I Holt 81 Stevens Compliments of The John F. Butler Co. . . . INSURANCE . . . Est' 1876 Wallpaper' . . . Paints Painters - Decorators 30 Colony St. Meriden, Conn. 51 Colony Street Compliments of Compliments The J. Lacourc1ere Co. f 0 Wall Paper . . . Paint Plantsville Meriden Wallingford Danaher Sz Danaher Lynch Drug Co., Inc. CAMERAS . . . FILMS Developing - E nlargements 329 East Main Street Fred Weber 81 Sons . . . Opticians . . . Diamonds - Watches - Jewelry 39 Colony Street Meriden, Connecticut Compliments Of Sloper's Store 5 Hanover Street The Little Somers 81 Hyatt Co. Established 1872 Wall Papers and Painters' Supplies Decorating, Upholstering and Windowv Shades 73 East Main St. Tel. 296 I937 M.H.S THE ANNUAL l937 M.H.S. Mr. Beeson lafter iallring all periodl Now you do flue talking Tl1ere's a picture in the book, maybe. YARNS - NEEDLEWORK SUPPLIES The Needlecraft Easiesz Credit in Meriden Tires, Radios, Batteries, Accessories Goodrich Silvertown LENA LANGREHR Stores 15 E. Main St. Phone 2250 88 West Main Stfegt Across fI'OI'I1 StHtlOI1 FLOWERS She will be pleased with her Grad' uation Flowers if they come from Blatchley's Opp. Y. M. C. A. Known by the Values We Give Styletex Co. MERIDEN'S LARGEST READYfTOfWEAR STORE For Women and Misses For Dr. Howard H. Rees Vacation Cruises DENTIST See Squire 99 Colony Street Jepsonis Book Store Colony Bldg., 47 Colony Street Greeting Card Center of Meriden We have the swellest Fountain Pen in Town Iepson's Special only 51.25 Photo mailers for your Class Pictures White lnk GRADUATION CARDS We Sell All Kinds of Life Insurance and Endowments The Gardner-Kirby Corp. 33 Colony Street 1' Miss Walsh- There, now, see. Miss Hamilton- Will you stand, THE please? Quiet please. ANNUAL I937 Compliments 0 f Lallys, Inc. JE VVELERS A Good Place to Buy Jewelry 63 W. Main Street Meriden Ins. Agency INCORPORATED Protect by Insurance ALL CLASSES East Main Street Wm. Schaal 81 Son, Inc. New York Dress Goods, D TAILORS - Incorporated - Suits - Made to order I . ' MM Church St. Qualzty and Sawngs Phone 288 25 Colony Street Veillette 8: Des ins Wusterbarth Bros. p Toys anal Sporting Goocls RADIOS WASHERS I REFRIGERATORS Phone 1087 82 East Main Street 64 East Main Street Phone 2535 Meriden's Leading Restaurant Ye Cabin Grill, Inc. Luncheon - Dinners - Caterer 27129 State Street D. J. MATARESE, Mgr. Perkins Picture Shop Preserfve your School Pictures and Diplomas . . . Frame them now. 133 Hanover St. Meriden, Conn. M. H . S. THE Miss Kavanaugh-- Have you any reference worlc7 ANNUAL Miss Michel- Ca suffit I937 M.H.S. Dear Student: Business wants you. Business needs you. Business is ready to offer you its choicest opportunities. But make no mistake-BUSINESS WANTS YOU BUSINESS TRAINED. A RECENT NATIONAL SURVEY revealed that ninety per cent of the graduates of the outstanding business schools of America secured positions within 30 days after completing their courses. Not only ninety per cent, but one hundred per cent of PEQUOD GRADUATES during the past three years secured desirable positions, many of them before their courses were quite completed. Pequod graduates with average scholarship and more than average personality have had their choice of several good positions. BUSINESS is Arnerica's greatest single organized force. Of the three thousand oc- cupations open to American youth, those included in the field of business offer a larger number of ambitious young people the best opportunities for achieving their goals, THE PROFESSION of business engages the life interest of more men and women of ability than perhaps all other fields combined. It is growing more rapidly than any other. And in its variety of vocational opportunities, it holds forth definite, personal opportunity for the energetic, trained, purposeful youth. It asks not for mediocrity, but for superior ability-and it holds splendid rewards for those who can bring to it training, initiative and industry. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT has become the world's largest employer. Owing to recent legislation there will be a tremendous need in both public and private business for more secretaries, accountants, stenographers and bookkeepers. Many PEQUOD GRADUATES are now in the city of Washington filling good positions under the Civil Service. A recent Pequod candidate made a rating of IOOW in the Civil Service Stenography examination. PEQUOD BUSINESS SCHOOL offers excellent opportunities for young men and young women of good academic education who are willing to work hard and to acquire personality and initiative. SPECIAL SUMMER COURSES are available to meet the needs of college gradu' ates, college students, graduates of high school commercial courses, and for beginners ambitious to anticipate the September opening. Each student is assisted according to his need, every student is advanced according to his ability. PEQUOD BUSINESS SCHOOL will be in session all summer, so you may plan your summer school course to fit your vacation. Enter any day and continue for six, eight, or ten Weeks of intensive training. Prepare at Pegnorl THE PEQUOD BUSINESS SCHOOL, INC. Member New England Business College Association C. Z. SWISHER, MA., Principal JOURNAL BUILDING TELEPHONE 24-72 MERIDEN, CONN. Mr. John Shaw- I'l:'s a tough set up. THE UPHANPS DEPARTMENT STORE WINTHROP BLDG., COLONY STREET PREPARE FOR BUSINESS COURSES: Secretarial Accounting S tenographic Machine and General Business LAUREL SCHOOL Of Business Administration 24 So. Grove St. Tel. 1682fW Compliments Of MERIDEN NATIONAL BANK MEMBERS F. D. I. C. Q lil ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. THE Mr. Churchill- Well, I told you I was going to be frank. ANNUAL I937 M.H.S. Compliments of DR. H. S. ROSENBERG Congratulations to the Class of 1937. Your athletic teams of the past three years have been true CHAMPIONS! JGSEPH H. lVIclVIAHON ...BUS SERVICE. Courteous, congenial, convenient service in modern, Tel. 2811-W. stream-lined coaches. THE ANNUAL 1937 M.H.S D COMPOSITION AND LETTERPRESS PRINTING by I-IORTON PRINTING CO. EI FULL-TONE REPRODUCTIONS OF PICTURES W MERIDEN GRAVURE CO. EI REPRODUCTION PLANNED M J. E. BUNTING, JR. THE ANNUAL l937 M.H.S. 1 1 ,A E 5 I :1f',3 ii 27,93 . si fi ' 'x,i'UN - Vx- ' cy! :9 ZW GY h7f4iW 'x . vw 1-. Xxx ' ,-U 1 V no i N' me 3 3 1415, x I :flgl X li I any 'i bk mms warm FAc,U1:x'v 1,4 5 QA -. 1 .JS I '- N .U .L ARTIST BABY SLUG I-XQJo'x'sa ui MO ST LP P' 5'Y!iuc:1 ' wk Q55-3' q'3gQ,g-Mv.- we 'A 5PxYb N DSI' .VY P'-H N543 LYAQDI M gm L I T rfwq vw Y-AHEXIEH DOEE1, MCg'j3'1' Fgps HH Q r 1' - 1 BEANS E. MORE STAR I 1 . Pom' ARMS AQ' X sh 'SWAN UF VHIXR HMP Amo HALF R 8 RAD HM no L5Ro1mIPxl1ATS Il Q i 1 1 .- J. I I . E5 . .2 '..,, 'rl V- 'fu ul 1 .Q L N A X i ' - f- m. ' - ' ' . .f