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

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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

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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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H. EDWIN LUNDQUIST Eddie January 14, 1903 New Britain, Conn. Eddie sure is a mathematics shark, on many occasions having astonished his class-mates by weird formulas and un- heard of equations. Eddie is a good sport, even if he does make up for all the studying some of us do not do. He is a great life saver atutimes, when a book review is needed and the library c osed. Civics Club: High School Orchestra. KATHLEEN RILEY January 7, 1903 New Britain, Conn- Tho' I um young I scorn to fiil, On the wings of borrowed wil. We don't know how young Kathleen is, but we do know that she's acquired a mighty good line all her own, fwhether she got it in High School or not is hard to say.j Whenever you hear a burst of laughter in any of the various class-rooms, you may be pretty sure that she is at the bottom of it. And the wicked twinkle in her eye! Oh, Boy! Don't you wish that you knew her better! Y. W. A. A.: Civics Club, Aloha Club. ALINA BERARD Bubbie July 26, 1901 Torrington, Conn. A good companion, she. Bubbie is not always as quiet as she seems. Her hobby is travelling, for she seldom stays in old New Britain if there is a possibility to go to Torrington. Bubbie intends to become a nurse. We wish her luck. DAISY KOPLOWITZ June 26, 1902 New Britain, Conn- Life's what you make it. That's Daisy all over and she has lots of fun out of it too. She has a smile for everyone, especially for a certain member of our rival Hartford High, Csince a certain sleigh party.J Daisy is undecided about next year, but we know she will make good at anything, and we wish her the best o'luck. Y. W. A. A., Aloha Club: Civics Club: Dramatics Club. 18