New Britain High School - Beehive Yearbook (New Britain, CT)

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RUSSELL O. ELLIOTT Russ or Val November 8, 1902 New Britain, Conn. A lion 'mortgst ladies is a most dreadful thing. Domineering, majestic, awe-inspiring, Napoleonic, master of the situation. Picture to yourself Co. C., lined in battle array, each cadet cringing neath the ominous glare and strident voice of their intrepid commander3 while the hearts of the little Freshman girls, grouped on windows, roof, fire-escapes, thump and tutter in unison. Val possesses a fatal combina- t1on3 we admit his ability as an oliicer, and he confesses to being a heart-breaker. CHence-No, gentle reader, Val is not as bad as we have painted him-he is worse.3 Camp Devens Summer Camp, 1919: Civics Club3 High School Club. WALTER GUMPRECHT Gumpy D March 9, 1902 Meriden, Conn. He hath a face like a benedictionf' Extraordinary are the accomplishments of this talented youth, actor, writer of note, musician par excellence, librarian, and chemist: but it is in the first and last that he excels. In- cluded in his repertoire are the parts of Richard III, Ophelia, Stonewall Jackson, Admiral Dewey, and the horse in Nathan Hale. In the Chem Lab., Gumpy's renown lies in his unique ability to produce entirely uncalled-for explosions, but in spite of this, he is an invaluable aid to Mr. Wessels. Clubizrghestra C13 C23 C333 Progress and Efficiency Committee C233 Amphion BERNARD CHERNOFF Bernie, Chemie July 25, 1903 Russia He drawelh out the thread of his verbosily finer than the staple of his argumentf, Chernoff holds the World's record for rapid-Hre, non-stop talking, a quality which greatly helped him in his numerous debates. As captain of the affirmative team, Bernie led his colleagues to victory over Hartford. Life for him has been one long argument which has finally culminated in a deadly feud with Mrs. Guilford. Yale next fall. Four Minute Speaker for Third Liberty Loan C233 President of Debating Club C433 Winner of Army Essay Contest C433 Vice-President of Debating Club Leader of Debating Team vs. Bancroft C433 Civics Club C433 Traffic Squad PHILIP SPARKS ISI-Ieavyil December 23, 1899 New Britain, Conn. A hardy frame, a hardier spirit. Far be it from us to sing the praises of our business manager, but suffer us to declare that for managerial ability or business- like action Sparks stands alone. He not only made possible the publication of the year book but proved a tower of strength on the football team. We hope you succeed in the future as you have in school, Sparkle Dont say anything, friends, but there is a girl-but that is Sparks's business and no one else's. Football C33 C433 Letter Men's Club C33 C433 Social Committee Letter Men's Club C433 Business Manager, Board of Publication3 Chairman Refreshments, Junior Prom Committee3 Chairman Senior Banquet Committee3 Traffic Force C23 C3 C433 Class Basketball C433 Sub-Council C33 C433 Chairman Program Committee, Civics Clubg Senior Dramatics. 16

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ALBERT HUGO DOERR Spindle October 26, 1901 New Britain, Conn. And thou nr! long and lunk and brown as the ribbed sea-sand. Doerr's six feet three was never shown to better advantage than in the wall-scaling against Stamford, when he lifted his lean and lengthy limbs and calmly walked over the wall. Spindle has been a mainstay at guard for two years. Executive Committee of Loyal Americans: Football L3Jg Track 1355 Football M33 Track g4Jg R. O. T. C.g Letter Men's Club. MARGARET TRAVER July 31, 1903 New Britain, Conn. Hr is well paid that is well satisfied. Judging by the above, Margaret must be amply rewarded, for we are sure that she takes pleasure in seeing things well done. No doubt that's why she can always afford to be pleasant and unruHled. Margaret surely has a bright future in store for her at the Boston Conservatory of Music, because of her winning personality. Civics Club. GERTRUDE MITCHELL June 3, 1902 New Britain, Conn. A good pal for all limes. Gert is one of the most popular girls in the class, with a smile for every one. She was always fond of cooking, especially at the Bassett House. Her plans for next year are undecided, altho in all probability she will study Domestic Science. Aloha Club: Secretary Household Arts Club: Program Committee, Civics Club, Y. W. A. A. DORIS DEWEY January 22, 1903 New Britain, Conn. Would some power the gffly gif' us To sec ourselves as others see us. Here she comes! Look out! Oh no, I do not mean an auto. That's just Doris Dewey trying to get to her room before the last bell rings. She is a whirlwind in everything. This has been proved by the way she swept the class on election day and came out a victorious Vice President. Her cheerful smile is so contagious that wherever she is, mischief is sure to reign. Chairman of the Program Committee of Civics Club, Aloha Club, Junior Prom Committeeg Secretary of Senior Classg Y. W. A. A.g Basketball. 15

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LEO DOMIJ ON Domie July 19, 1904 New Britain, Conn He's little but he's wise, He's a corker for his size. Domie altho' one of our smallest members, has established a world wide reputation as a stern defender of his rights. For who, while strolling the halls of learning, has not come upon Domie, straining in deadly combat with another twice his size, and has not beheld our hero seize his opponent in one hand and deposit him in the waste basket twenty yards away. 'S' all right Domie, just tackle life that way and you'll never go wrong. Civics Club 4133 Civics Club 443, Corporal R. 0. T. C. 4335 Assistant Secretary Civics Class 443. ETHEL GRISWOLD January 4, 1901 Middletown, Conn. She danced and she danced-and she danced. Ethel is a quiet little girl who may be seen at any time during the day in the library. Inquisitive persons have tried to learn whether she is there by request or-. Her greatest weakness is fancy dancing of all kinds and many times she has been the shining light of local amateur vaudeville shows. But in spite of the fact that she works all day and dances all night, she is a very cheerful and friendly young lady. Civics Club 443, Y. W. A. A. 4333 Junior Prom Program Committee 433. ALICE BARTLETT March 31, 1902 New Britain, Conn. Better late than never. Here is one who storms the New Britain High School every morning at 8.14. She has succeeded in convincing the clerk of the Vocational Building, that it is better late than never. Perhaps you can tell us how you do it, Alice. She has a smile that always cheers her classmates, and is always ready to help some one. Good luck Alice, when you leave us. Civics Club: Aloha Clubg Y. W. A. A.: Reception Committee. ALINE NELSON May 29, 1902 New Britain, Conn Hang sorrow. Care will kill a cat, And therefore, let's be merrryf' Say, Bobbie, what's the joke? is the common expression which we greet her with. For of all the girls who are merry she is the merriest, ready with a new joke or a saucy retort for each. Whether it's a dance, skipping, or even hard committee work, Bobbie's there with her cheerful smile and ready willingness which spells success. Civics Club 4435 Art Club 433: Aloha Club 423 433: Y. W. A. A. 413 423 443: Basketball Team 413 423 4435 Amphion Club 443: Junior Prom Committee 433, Traflic 433: Dramatic Class 433. 17