New Haven High School - Elm Tree Yearbook (New Haven, CT)

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New HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL CL.xss Boox 9 XX'e must not overlook the teas, which the' B. 'T.-, Alpha Al- pha, Kappa Mu Sigma and Phi Sigma girls gave to the different classes. No longer were the callers afraid to go in when they reached the house, for they were Sopihomores and therefore above bashfulness, at least before the Freshmen. . One morning when we came to school, great Haming paste-: greeted us at every corner. These informed us that the Theta Sigma Fraternity would give their annual entertainment and danceu at Music Hall. The f'Crescentl' and Radiator', dances followed. More of us than ever, attended them, for we were beginning our social life, which was to last for three years. At the close of the school term at Christmas, a farce entitled Thirty Minutes for Refreshments was given under the direction of the School Circle. It really seemed as if lots,' of good things were coming our way. Then came the dance given by the Class of 1907. A few of the favored ones attended this and had a splendid time. Last, came the exams! How we tried to put the dreadful thought from us! How we tried to assume the care-free look of the Seniors! But, as much as we tried, we couldn't do it, and shook in our boots, if anyone even mentioned exams. But as all great difficulties are overcome sooner or later, our exams, to our delight, were passed off successfully and we stood dignified juniors. So went our Sophomore year with all its joys and sorrows. Looking back on our High School course, we consider it a very happy year indeed. And now when this year has gone, And another we see drawing near, XVe can say, 'lYe've been friends true and faithfulg' A tender, 'FareWell, dear old yearf Ruth Huntley Heimlzgfway.

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New HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL Crass BOOK 11 defeated the Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, and on the twenty-seventh, the Norwich Free Academy, in the hardest game of the season. Although beaten by a score of 2 'to o by the Yale Freshmen, 2l1Cl, we considered the game very creditable as our l.neup was irregular. IQOQ was proud of 'Chandler's playing in that game. The next week, the closest game of the season was non by a score of 6 to 5, against the Middletown High School. The last two games of the season were comparatively easy vic- tories. The class of 1909 may well be proud of the team's play- ing as we were so well represented by Davis. Chandler. Con- nolly, and several other star-players. Un Qctober 21st, the interclass track meet was held, and we came in second with twenty-eight points to 1908.5 fifty-eight. Comstock with twelve, Connolly with ten, and XVatrous and Fi- field with three points apiece, were our standbys and deserve great credit for their work. In the meantime, the girls had not been idle. Late in Septem- ber we were invited to attend a tea given by the girls of B. T.-, and October, twenty-fifth to another given by the Phi Sigma girls. Having become accustomed to these affairs, we were no longer afraid to go, and when we got there, were glad we did, as the teas were most enjoyable affairs. During October and November we were especially busy pre- paring for the greatest social event of the Junior year,-our Junior Fair. Wie decided to give a Flower Fete and how much time and labor we spent in preparation! ' At last on December seventh, we were ready to receive our guests in our beautiful garden of paper flowers. VVe had suc- ceeded in making the library look prettier than ever before with our bright-colored blossoms. At one booth, trimmed with pink and white carnations, fancy aprons were soldg at another dec- orated with sweet-peas of various colors, other fancy articles, our grab-bag was a garden of tulips planted in sawdustg our Hower booth was fesitooned with daffodils, and still Others dis- played chrysanthemums, ragged sailors, roses and prettiest of all, -many people thought-cherry blossoms. The cherry blossoms were attached to branches of trees and very artistically arranged. J.