Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL (1937-1936) First Row L-R: B. Perkins. H. Wojtowicz, E. Little, C. Finegan, E. McDonald, L. Jervis, I. Koczcra. Second Row L-R: R. Pererson, Miss ?terren (Adviser) D. Charbonneau, R. Csinsi, B. Faulds, I. Berry, Miss Lowell (Adviser), W. McCarthy. Third Row L-R: D. Casey, B. Levinski, R. Tracy, M. Koczera, E. Tyburskl, R. French. A. Story is missing from above picture. The Student Council originated in 1933 with Haig Hintlian as the first president and with Miss Sorrow and Miss Stratemeyer as faculty advisers. The purpose of the Council is to create a better understanding between the teachers and the pupils and also to help promote the work and the extra-curricular activities of the school. The duties of the council in brief form are to arrange and post a calendar of school events, to supervise the noon program, to provide an active campaign for social improvement, to sponsor an annual all-school dance, and to rate the pupils according to citizenship and select the best citizen for the American Legion Award. This senior high school awards were made this year to Christy Finegan end Leda Wegmann. Officers 1934-35 35-36 36-37 37-38 President Vice-President Secretary Haig Hintlian Olga Kupchik C. Finegan R. Holden Carl March! C. Finegan R. Holden R. Turner C. Finegan E. McDonald C. Little

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HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (1937-1938) Front Row L-R: A. Kozera, 0. Marehi, T. Lenczyk, T. Bray, R. Crane, S. Kupchik. Second Row L-R: E. Kelleher, A. Wheeler, Mr. Frey (Adviser), Miss Hall (Adviser), N. Marshall. The Newington High Athletic Association was started in September during the school year of 1936-1937. Miss Hall and Mr. Frey were appointed as faculty advisers. The purpose of this organization is to promote athletics in the high school. Two members of each home room in the Senior High School are elected each year to represent each grade. Bridge parties were sponsored to raise funds with which athletic equipment was purchased. With the cooperation of the pupils a new baseball field was laid out on the Center School grounds. During the second year the Athletic Association has tried to progress more rapidly and become an asset to the students. A cheering squad was organized with a cheering section of loyal rooters. The organization has also adoDted a school insignia for students to purchase. Plans have been made to run a booster day for baseball. At present, the organization is working together with the alumni to put on a play day. Present plans include an Athletic Association dance to be given annually. With the cooperation and support of the students, the Athletic Association will expand and will continue to take an active part in the affairs of the Newington High School. Officers 1937-1938 President----------Teddy Lenczyk Vice-President — Thelma Bray Secretary---------Orlanda Marehi Treasurer----------Robert Crane

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SENIOR HIGH GIRLS1 GLEE CLUB (1937-1938) Front Row L-R: W. Bates, O, Marchi, I. Berry, S. Terwilliger, S. Eddy, G. Stanton, M. DellDonna, G. Decker. Second Row L-R: L. Wegmann, A. Hollis, R. Seagren, I. Nelson, N. Russell, A. Hanson, V. Anderson, E. Brooks Third Row L-R: D. Mathewson, B. Johnson, M. Pape, V. Spitko. Fourth Row L-R: A. Johnson, L. Webster, D. Meadors, B. Barbour, H. Holt, J. Cwikla. The Glee Club was organized on October 22, 1937, by our music instructor, Mr. Humphrey. The group is made up of girls from the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades. The club meets every Friday and holds a business meeting the first Friday of every month. With the assistance of Mr. Humphrey the club selects its own sheet music. The Sweetest Story Ever Told was the first song that was mastered and is one of the Glee Club’s favorites, along with Neapolitan Nights and By The Mississippi. The Glee Club took part in the annual Christmas program and are preparing to take part in the graduation exercises. Officers: Gertrude Stanton.....President Isabel Berry.........Vice-President Madeline DellDonna...Secretary Stella Eddy..........Treasurer Sherley Terwilliger..Librarian Stella Eddy..........Pianist Mr. M. Humphrey......Director