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

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-.-.,.-as-.H f.-.- , W. .,,. . .- H .ff t I.. n 1 n rgWITITeijf,5 iT:Ti Hifi n 2 E 1 m Now ambitious, eager jou1'n'lists Strove, and won some posts of honor On the Sentinel Board that year. Names that now do still appear there, Toole and Sternschuss, Hall and Levy, Gamer, Hughes and Schoenberger. Then our Girls' Glee Club decided To amuse our boys in Allingtown. Many numbers on the program Charmed, but best of all, perhaps, were Norma Clarke as Ad for hosiery And Elizabeth Holmes as chair girl. VVe had orators by twenties, So, one morning in assembly There were trials for some prizes. Class of '17, the donors, Gave first prize to James C. Birney, And third prize to Herman Levy. These boys were our greatest speakers, Birney winning still more laurels When Theta Sigma offered their prize. Levy also won a contest Offered by Connecticut. We were then still prouder of him. Debating also claimed Jim Birney. And still other zealous speakers, Shallet, Flannigan, Bawarsky, Levy on the 'Varsity Team Helped defeat our ancient rivals, Hartford and New Britain, also. Dramatics then came into prominence. Birney, Levy, Ellwood Travis Acting in the Shakespeare Club play. Travis, too, a York Square Player, Played Laertes in their Hamlet Gorham played the part of Orleans. Spencer Hoyt established records, Being our first real Sophomore Captain He led swimming with great glory. Michaels, this year's Hockey Captain, First appearing 'gainst Yale Freshmen In this most eventful year. . 21

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Seninr Ollan illn Shortly after this occurrence Commercial High School was completed, Then those students seeking business Left our academic portals. Wishing them the best of fortune, Competition keen began then. Clubs began to call attention, Ellwood Travis always eager, Now the first to be dramatic, Joined with Mr. Galpin's forces. His example soon was followed, Many classmates trailing after. Christmas time with all its glory Came, with welcome, to each student, Glad we were to have vacation, Not so sad to leave our studies. For 'twas then that many of us, Made our bow at High School dances. Then when school had once more opened Call was made for basketballers. Great response came from our classmates, Many of whom played their hardest. Danny English, this year's Captain, Was chief player of our cohorts. Basketball increased in interest When the girls began to try out. Our team had a brilliant season, Winning from opponents allg Ably led by Charlotte Peck, We were champions, every player. Faces same as grace our team now Were the ones seen in that year, Chamberlain, Smith, Lane and Cameron, Fraser, Bullis, Shaillor, Tracy. Catherine Morrison, though now elsewhere, Well deserves great credit, also. It was just about this period We discovered artist's talent, Carol Maurer winning honors Drawing horses in a contest. She, indeed, has proved a genius In her work with brush and pen. 20

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N. 12-ss - . LP. 5' Pls' Pl..- 31 11. as Now The Sentinel for the first time Gave rewards for work accomplished, Hall, assistant business manager, Virginia Toole and a few others Being among the proud possessors Of its emblem, Scroll and Quill. As the junior Year grew nearer We could think but of the progress We should make when next year came 'round, just how many of our number Should become society members, Or what frat', each one would make. June approached and with it trials, For exams were now upon us. Most of us came plodding onward Toward completion of our school year, Most of us went into next year, With associations merry. A RETROSPECT When we read o'er all these stories, Anecdotes of loving classmates, Sincere friends for four short school years, Some friends made for years to come, VVhen those who someday'll be renowned, Have gained fame and reached their goals, Let each one of us remember, Not so many years ago, We were singing at assemblies, Singing Bin?4?-gat our school vmes, . Cheering each team on to vict'ry, Gained by bonds of loyalty, Bound to school and to each other, Let us each pledge deep allegiance, Never to forget our friendships, Or this School,-our Alma Mater. CLAIRE B. SCHOENBERGER 22