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

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Senior Year T LAST-Seniors. September, IQOQ, found us on the last lap, of the race. XYhat it meant to us who had patiently struggled to the top through three years of obstacles, may be easily realized. Proudly did we greet old friends, and a feeling of brotherly love actuated us as we shook the hands of classmates so dear and true. The conscious- ness that we were on the last rung of the ladder thrilled us, and once more we buckled down to a rather difficult, yet pleasant, year's Work. Three changes in the curriculum of school affairs greeted us in our Senior year. Two of our most prominent instructors, Mr. Kirschner and Mr. Hackett, left us, the first temporarily, and the second permanently. The third change was the transferring of Freshman studies' to an afternoon class, -which move very suc- cessfully accommodated both upper and under-classmen. XVe were hardlly settled down to study when a call came for football timber. The teamithat represented the High School in the fall of I9o9 was quite successful, and won ,several hard games. But it was greatly handicapped by the loss of two of its best players. Saxe and Frankel. Nevertheless, the team had the sup- port and co-operation of the students, and encouraged, it beat several opponents by handsome scores. Thanksgiving, which, by the way, was marked by the gen- erosity of the students in donating for the poor, was celebrated by an entertainment in the Auditorium which consisted of selec- tions by the High School orchestra, views of London and cuts illustrating the story of The Pied Piper of Hamlinf, and the narrative by Miss Dustin.

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' 5 Wm. ,.V ,. ,T,.,.,.,,,,,a to NEW ll.wEN Hiott ScHooL CL.xss Boon ln january, as usual, the Radiator gave its annual play and dance. Theta Sigma followed with its usual good time. Next, the Focus League -made a new departure by giving their first annual entertainment and dance. 1 Then came the entertainment given by the Athletic Associa- tion to strengthen its treasury, because tthough we write it with shamej, there were not enough of the loyal anzl school-spirited to join it and pay their small dues, or to go to the games. The entertainment consisted of music by an octette from the Yale Glee Club. and a one-act farce entitled My Lord in Livery,7' by members of the Association. The affair was a great success. One Monday morning early in the spring, Dr. Cushing re- quested the Juniors to remain in the Auditorium for a few mo- ments, and we then found out that it was about time for the Junior class to organize itself. Not long after that we assembled in the Science Lecture Hall one noon, and when we came out we were au. organized body. Perhaps we didn't feel a little bigger than when we went in! In May the Crescent gave its entertainment and dance. There were musical numbers, and the Crescent Dramatic Club presented a farce entitled An Affair of the Heart, which was very well given. All through the year the boys had been active in athletics, and as usual had been successful and had made a good showing for old New Haven. June of IQOQ saw over three hundred of us loath to close a happy year, yet eager to assume the dignities of the honored Senior class of New Haven High. G. df. B. NY. W 4 YL-

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12 NEW HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS BOOK On December 5 the Class of 1911 presented its Colonial Fair. To say the least, it was an immense success, and it is needless to say that we Seniors helped to make it such. That may be under- stood. ' About two Weeks later, the celebration of the Fiftieth Anni- versary of the High School took place. Young and old graduates of the school met in a happy reunion. The celebration consisted of songs, music and speeches by celebrated graduates, a history of the school by Dr. Sheridang reunions of the different classes that had graduated, and refreshments. The haflls and the Audi- torium were the scenes of beautiful decorations, and everybody enjoyed a superb time. The Senior elections came soon after. Owing to the di- vision of Hillhouse interests, its candidate for president was de- feated. Boardman won the office of president, but the office of vice-president, secretary and sergeant-at-arms went to Hillhouse. All the other officers were re-electedg and the office of treasurer went to Boardman. After the Christmas vacation, the basketball and hockey teams were organized. Qur quintet was very successful, winning the majority of its games. Its support by the students was fine. A crowded house of basketball enthusiasts could be .seen every Saturday night in snug little Anderson's Gym. The hockey team, on the other hand, was not able to play much, owing to the bad weather. On the evening of January 21, the Athletic Association pre- sented a very successful entertainment in the Auditorium, in order to raise a much-needed sum. A large number attenedd, in spite of the rain. The .entertainment consisted chiefly of magic per- formances by Mr. Gilbert, selections by the High School orches- tra and a farce. The Reveries of a Bachelor. Meanwhile, affairs of social interest were not lacking. On January 7, the Radiator society gave a fine entertainment. which consisted of an excellent program of dances, selections by Shu- bert's orchestra, and a one-act farce My Turn Next. The next affairs of social prominence were the Alpha Alpha and B. T.- teas. given on january 16.