Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art - Fawcett Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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FAWCETT SCHOOL FRATERNITY Back in the early part of 1921 there were nine students who conceived the idea of an association for the advancement of the interests of the student body and the welfare of the Fawcett School of Industrial Arts. A constitution was drafted and adopted at their first meeting, which was held March 16, 1921. At this meeting, which was attended by our former beloved principal, the late Hugo B. Froehlich, the first officers were elected as follows: President, William J. Roth; Vice-Presi- dent, William L. Heuser; Secretary, Vincent J. Wassell; Treasurer, Thomas Waldron. Other charter members besides these officers were Hugo B. Froehlich, Peter J. Vasselli, Edward Lewandoski, Nicholas Gervase, Joseph Beers and Michael Drogitch. It was decided at this meeting that the association would be known as “The Fawcett School Fraternity” and so came into being. As time went on other students were received into the Fraternity and on Friday, November 4, 1921, the Fraternity held their first dance in the auditorium of the Girls’ Vocational School, at which refreshments were served. This dance was held chiefly to promote good fellowship among the students and also to invite other students to join the Fraternity. This marked the beginning of recognition of the Fraternity by the student body as well as the faculty as an outstanding factor in the school. These dances and other activities have continued throughout the years, always bringing further success to the Fraternity, and an ever increasing member- ship, which is now nearing the 350 mark. These activities have gradually attracted interest throughout the school, where the student body and faculty alike look for- ward to receptions, particularly the famous Masque Ball, which is now an annual affair. Starting with a small group, full of determination, overcoming many mis- givings, it has steadily grown and grown until it has developed into the successful and still expanding organization. May it be with a guiding hand that will lead future students of the Fawcett School of Industrial Arts to a higher and brighter life of success, and as the years roll by, may it be an everlasting memory, cherished by all those who share in its Fame and Glory. Fraternity colors, jade green and white, and Fraternity pins have been adopted and a fast growing monthly news leafllet, The Fraternity News has been inaugu- rated, which has reached a monthly circulation of over 800 copies. With the steadfast backing of our worthy principal, Miss Marguerite Mar- quart, and all other faculty members, our Fraternity creates a general feeling of good fellowship among students and instructors. LONG LIFE and PROSPERITY be yours, Fawcett School Fraternity. Fred Ruppert, President.

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OF THE WEST Curlews are hi [n dark ocean caves. Swift ships are sailing [n from the sea, [he banshee is wailing Мопе by the lea. Pull the blinds yonder, Close the door tight, Let no one wander From this house tonight. Turf for the fire, A pipe and a chair, ГИ smoke till I tire And conquer all fear. Qut of the west 'The cold winds blow, And there 15 no rest Wherever you go. Seumas O'Brien.

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