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

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K rv , ---7. fl 7 - . ' icziguss g Qigi 53192911124 Eflirezhman lflizinrg We of the Class of 1927 will scarcely forget that memorable day in September, 1923, when we, as freshmen, first entered the portals of Hillhouse High School. As is natural, we incurred a great deal of criticism and ridicule from the upper- classmen, but we all swallowed our pride and consoled ourselves with the thought that in the near future we should be lording it over another freshman class. These tormenting remarks, however, were only a small part of the many reverses which we received during the course of that first term. The largest incoming freshman class in the history of the school-up until that time, of course-duly assembled in the auditorium to receive the customary instruction from the principals. Then, after much unnecessary confusion, during which most of us succeeded in losing our way, we reached our appointed rooms and finally settled down to the routine of school work. Thus began our first day of higher education. The end of the hrst month found us pretty well adapted to the customs and habits of high school life. Latin and Ancient History, because of their novelty. found favor with most of us for a short time, but this attraction was very short- lived. A desire for action, accompanied and augmented by certain of the English teachers, drove some into the ranks of debating. Debating received a great deal of attention, and inasmuch as the 1927 Freshman Team was the only first year team in fifteen years to capture the Inter-class Championship, it cannot be said that time was spent in vain. Who will ever forget the mock trial which was held late in the year? Remember poor Bill Birely who, pressed to the utmost, was finally proved innocent through a plea of insanity. VVe wonder if he has recovered since? Those not interested in debating and kindred activities diverted their spare time to athletics. In this field as well, our class proved to be leaders. The Foot- Team, captained by Al Haynes and Don Carlo enjoyed a very successful sea- son, which was topped off by the winning of the state title with a victory over the Meriden freshmen. State championship honors were also annexed by the Frosh Basketball Team, which overcame all opposition during its hard fought schedule and finished the season without a defeat. The Baseball Team likewise boasted of a clean slate and, although it won no titles, decisive victories over the West Haven High School Varsity and Boardman indicated its sterling qualities. Another ath- letic achievement was the winning of the City Title by the Hockey Team. Turning to music, we recall the Ukulele Club, the Orchestra, and the Chorus as the outstanding successes. The latter, directed by Mr. Clark, is worthy of spec- ial mention because of its fine presentation of The Rose Maiden at Woolsey Hall. To retell all the incidents and accidents which took place in our initial year at Hillhouse would be impossible. The outstanding events of this hectic time have been chosen with the hope that they might serve in reminding the readers of our Freshman year as a whole, and that they might bring back memories, happy and not so happy, of the times, so long ago now, when we were just beginning in the school which we are so soon to leave. EDWARD JOHNSON 20