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

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Tl, , X-1 ,ox B91 W - f W 1 ,Q-,Q To the Class of 1947: Well, this is the end of a perfect day, Near the end of a journey, too: But it leaves a thought that is big and strong, With a wish that is kind and true. For memory has painted this perfect day In colors that never fade, And we find at the end of a perfect day The soul of a friend we,ve madef, These words, found in Carrie Jacobs Bondls very well-known and popular, nostalgic ballad, seem most appropriate to me at this time, as I contemplate the passing from the halls of Hillhouse of one more senior class. You girls and boys have reached the end of a perfect dayvg you have many a vivid and happy Jmemoryvg and you have made', the souls of many friends. It is a somewhat sad and yet a happy, inspiring thought to carry away with you. We are all proud of the record you have established in your years of secondary school life. You have worked hard and well, and you have enjoyed many happy days, too, which you will long remember. Your athletes have brought much glory and prestige to your school and have displayed a type of sportsmanship, cooperation, and loyalty which will make them better men, as they go out into the world. During these years in your Alma Mater you have gained, I believe, not alone knowledge but also a spirit of tolerance and loyalty and a vision which should help you in future years. I have deeply enjoyed the friendship of many of you and now extend my heartiest congratulations to you all as you are about to depart. to emblazon your names successfully and proudly upon the scroll which is called -Tomorrow. Cordiallv yours, FRANK H. NETFLETON, '04 Administrative Assistant 19 9 -Y

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Q X ' '4 4 ' 'O ' , f ,L - ' f Y ,, , -.,..,,,,,, , ,,,..,...,.........,A, nf .,....-,,-..,... ,-,l.....,..,....fT,, ,,, ,W Y- W P -V , , Class of 1947: The graduation of a class always brings mixed feelings. I am eager to see you carry on the Hne traditions of Hillhouse as you grow into splendid manhood and womanhood, but I regret that it means infrequent contacts with many whom I have come to know intimately. Some of you will stay right here in New Haven all your lives, While others will move on to new fields to conquer. Wherever you go and whatever you do, I wish for you success and continued happiness. This year has been one of transition from a period of stress and strain to a happier atmosphere. The largest crowds in the history of the school witnessed your football and basketball games, and your school dances and senior prome- nade reached new heights of splendor. Many of your athletes doned new uniforms as the old ones, so full of patches as to be hardly recognizable, were finally laid to rest in honored glory. Even the blackboards and chalk boxes no longer bore the sombre war and post-war reminder that Kilroy was herev, and a lighter and more frivolous Open the door, Richardn made its appearance. It should be a source of gratification to you that your senior year was full of fun, devoid of depression. But with graduation begins a struggle, the struggle which will develop the characteristics you have lately acquired, and bring about your maturity as true Hillhouse graduates. You can be proud of your identity with a school which has trained many successful people, and which is endowed with the capacity to engender something deeper than knowledge. See to it that your story unfolds to reveal a picture as glorious as that past which has given to the name Hillhouse its true significance. DAVID H. CosTELLo, Hillhouse '28 Administrative A.s-.sistant 21