Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1939 volume:

7.. « DEDICATION In recognition of their assistance, understanding, and efforts throughout our years in the Newington High School, we, the graduating class of 1939, dedicate the second issue of The Sequin to Miss Elizabeth Holleran and Miss Eileen Kelly SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE Class of 1939s Parents and taxpayers spent money upon your education because they share America's faith that democracy Is based upon awakened Intelligence. I believe the public schools have done something to help you act and think through to a way of living that will be more secure and happier for all. We can only start you In a manner of living and learning to find yearned-for solutions . You have contracted a debt to society as each coming generation must. May you, through school citizenship, broaden Into ever wider community life and repay the debt with ample interest. Class of 1939: You enter into a world In which persecution and intolerance are rampant. A multitude of isms and Ideologies are being forced upon Its people by small pressure groups. More intensively effectual propaganda than ever before witnessed on this earth , is being unleashed upon its inhabitants. If you will face these complex situations with an attitude built upon reason rather than emotion, both the faculty and I will feel proud of having been associated with you. PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE THE FACULTY First Row L-R: Mr. Gillespie, Mrs. Murphy, Mr. Larcomb (Superintendent), Mr. Bowes (Principal), Miss Holleran, Miss Bascom, Miss Warren Second Row L-R: Miss Hamel, Miss Norell, Miss Smith, Miss Lowell, Miss Jamer, Mrs. McMann, Miss Sorrow Third Row L-R: Mr. Wilson, Mr. Mahan, Miss Kelly, Miss Wilkie, Mr. Adamowicz, Mr. Humphreys Miss Kennedy is missing from the picture. •N SEQUIN STAFF Sitting L-R: R. Holt, R. King, A. Spitko, B. Johnson, s. McDonald R« Crane, N. Marshall, Standing: B. Faulds, M. Wheeler, J. Snolak. Edi tor-in-chief Britta Johnson Assistant Editors-in-chief Ruth Holt Nathan Marshall Business Manager Albert Spitko Assistant Business Manager Robert Crane Art Editor Ray King Assistant Art Editors Asma Davis Wilfred McCarthy Sports Editor Edward McDonald Class Prophecy Marie Ellert Clara Keith Class Will Marie Ellert Dorothy Meadors Class Calendar Ruth Holt Typists Jennie Smolak Blanche Faulds Marie Ellert Mildred Wheeler Clara Keith and Marie Ellert are missing from the above picture. Stanley Apter Jughead WA dashing, dramatic devotee” Jughead” Is small. He's a Beau Brummel In a Lilliputian sort of way. Elocution lessons have done much for Stanley; he has participated In many of the school plays. Dramatic Club, 2-3-4 Class President, 4 Cheer Leader, 2-3 210 Hartford Avenue Bowman Banford Bow Yielding is sometimes the best way of succeeding Whenever you see a smiling face a little above the crowd, you can be sure it's Bowman. He's headed toward some college, which surely ought to appreciate his quiet and unassuring personality. Student Council, 4 Basketball, 4 Oolf Street Marion Bassett Sandy Laugh thy golden girlish laughter I know and I'm sure you all agroe with me that Marion's friendly smile will certainly help her gain success. Glancing around in any corner, we are sure to find Marion enjoying a hearty giggle. Glee Club, 4 73 Audubon Avenue Edward Bedus Wherever And boy--does and we expect down, Eddiel Golf Team How quiet I am at school. But what am I away from rule? there's an argument. Just rush for our Mr. he stick to his point of view! Eddie is a him to attain our championship this year. Eddie Edward Bedus. good golfer, too, Don't let us Moreland Avenue Thelma Bray Love me little, love me long1 Toni If only Thelma could take dictation as well as she can roller skateI Instead of seeing her as a stenographer, ray bets are you’ll see her in footlights giving a roller-skating exhibition. Not only is Thelma a good skater, but an outstanding player on the 12th grade girls basketball team. Athletic Association, 2-3-4 Basketball, 2-3-4 1665 Main Street Robert Crane Bob' Style is a dress of thought Bob’s serene manner seems to attract girls. It must be his slick way of dressing that wins the favor of the opposite sex. He’d better stay away from coed colleges. Dramatic Club, 2-3-4 Student Council, 2-3 Scribe, 4 25 Atwood Street Anne Davis Ann Art for Art’s sake Anne is the most artistic feminine member of our class as anyono who has seen her drawings will say. Besides this, she has talent on the basketball court, but will soon forsake both hobbies for a business career. Basketball, 4 Berlin Turnpike Beulah Dione Boola Success in Journalism Beulah is the diminutive redhead who has so capably piloted the Scribe through its first two years of existence. Her executive ability, ambition, and perseverance lead us all to believe she will bo thoroughly successful in the world of Journalism. Scribe, 3-4 Main Street Joseph Emerick Joe Yes and No aro the causes of disputes Even though Joe argues and sticks to his point he means well He can always bring a meeting to life by beginning a debate When Joe tains his goal, we’re sure business will boom. Baseball, 3 Hawley Street Marie Ellert Re Pun is where you find it If anything spectacular happens, Marie is in the middle of it. She’s always looking for a good tine and has a special knack for getting into mischief. Glee Club, 4 Sequin, 4 Scribe, 4 Social Committee, 4 51 Basswood Street Blanche Faulds Where there’s a will there’s a way Blanche’s time is taken up by school work, extra-curricular activities, and Curly . She also is very interested in basketball, and is one of the team’s best guards. Student Council, 3 Basketball, 2-3-4 1990 Main Street Richard French Frenchie A clear conscience is a sure card Frenchie is the president of the Student Council. He also has time to take part in Dramatic Club plays. He should be thanked for his splendid work on the first stage-set in the school Student Council, 2-3-4 Baseball, 2-3-4 Dramatic Club, 2-3-4 Basketball, 2-3-4 Scribe, 4 Sequin, 4 269 West Hill Road Robert Goodale Ginger Love and a cough cannot be hid Ginger plays on the basketball team and helps on the farm as well. He s very much interested in agriculture because he hopes to own a farm of his own some day Cedar Street Leona Grue Lee Laugh and grow fat Although Lee at the present doesn’t know just what her ambition is, we know her winning personality will toss her right over the goal Glee Club, 4 73 Audubon Avenue Alice Hanson Swede I’ll be merry. I’ll be free. I’ll be sad for nobody 7 herever you see a small bundle of pep, you may be sure it is Alice Hanson in the midst of some good time- She always finds timo to complete her school work and continue her many activities. Scribe, 4 Dramatic Club, 3-4 Glee Club, 3-4 Cheer Leader, 2 Spring Street Ralph Harper Harp Lot anger's fire be slow to bum Ralph is the red-headed fellow of our class. He can take a Joke; but if it goes too far, he loses his temper, as red heads should. Ralph would do very well in a business career. Dramatic Club, 2-3-4 Scribe, 4 Miami Avenue Ruth Holt Loyalty , is worth more than money Ruth is the obliging feminine pianist of the Senior class-lively, full of giggles, and endowed with the gift of humor. She has one of the most pleasing personalities we have ever encountered. Scribe, 4 Glee Club, 3-4 Sequin, 4 93 West Hartford Road Ida Marie Hurlburt Tda Learn wisdom from other s follies Ask a question. Who raises her hand? Ida, of course. She knows all the answers because she studies as we all should do. Scribe, 4 Basketball, 4 58 Buckingham Street Britta Johnson Brit Never a worry There s no guessing as to what Britta s future will be. We’ll see her slaving away with a can opener preparing meals for her ambitious husband. Need we tell you whom? Glee Club, 4 Scribe, 4 Dramatic Club, 2-3-4 Sequin, 4 Main Street Einar Johnson To spend too much time in studies is sloth Einar is Newington’s gift to aviation. His idea of a good world would be to fly an airplane to school, or better still, have the school right in the airplane. Soccer, 2 Basketball, 2-3-4 Collidge Avenue Claire Keith Let not the grass grow on the path of friendship Snooks Wouldn’t you be surprised if you peeked out of a mud pack to discover that the famous Madame Claire was our own Claire Keith? Years from now she will probably be fashioning the latest Paris coiffures. Glee Club, 4 Scribe, 4 Dramatic Club, 2-3-4 Sequin, 4 1064 Main Street Raymond King Bugs You re all right, but you have a left side Bugs is one of our class artists. He’s stubborn at times, but has a good sense of humor No one can double-cross him and get away with it Scribe, 3-4 Sequin, 4 Student Council,4 Eleanor Place Helen Lewis Hup Look thou but sweet Helen is a follower of Florence Nightingale and hopes to alleviate the suffering of the world. If you’re over in the Hartford Hospital, don’t be surprised to find Hup attending you. Vice-president Senior Class Basketball, 2-3 21 Ridgebrook Drive West Hartford Warren Marcotte Marqui Never a dull moment Warren is the other boy that has to be thanked for the first stage-set in the school. He is the Dramatic Club President. Marqui is also very active out of school, playing with the Finnegan Wranglers. Dramatic Club, 2-3-4 Soccer, 2 Basketball, 2 79 Dowd Street Baseball, 2-3-4 Student Council, 2 Music Group, 2-3 Nathan Marshall Nate Leisure Is the reward for labor Nate Is our star basketball player. He has crown to be well-liked among the basketball fans and his school chums. Soccer, 2 Athletic Association, 3-4 Baseball, 2-4 Sequin, 4 Basketball, 2-3-4 743 Cedar Street Rocco Mazziccoli Roc Shave and a hair cut—two bits Rocco is the Jolly, mischievous barber of our class. Although you may see him almost any time working In his father s barber shop, he manages to have good times and plenty of fun. Cedar Street Wilfred McCarthy Mac If you are wise, laugh Mac has a witty character in classes or outside, Wilfred is noted for his artistic and dramatic ability. During most of his evenings he can be found roaming around the State. Student Council, 3 Scribe, 4 Dramatic Club, 3-4 Main Street Edward McDonald Witty to talk with Mac Mac s the Blarney Stone s nephew. He s learning all about theater business by ushering in the State theater, and someday he hopes to own his own theater, where he can entertain celebrities. Student Council, 3 Sequin, 4 Scribe, 4 Soccer, 2-3 Baseball, 2-3-4 Basketball, 2-3 12 Olive Street Dorothy Meadors Dot ■A friend in need is a friend indeed” Although Dot has many different activities, she always finds time to help in the cafeteria. Don’t think that she is domestic Just because she works there. She enjoys dancing and eating hot dogs. Glee Club, 3-4 Cheer Leader, 2-3 Dramatic Club, 4 Scribe, 3 Camp Street Hilda Petanovitch Sparky Silence is virtue Hilda hopes to be a nurse, and everyone knows she 11 make a fine one. No matter where your path may lead, Hilda, wo wish you much success and happiness. 179 Richard Street Walter Polomsky Laddie Such a nan neod not fear the future Let us introduce you to our blonde, quiet. State-theatre ticket collector. That’s not all—Walter is a fine golfer. Besides all this he’s one of those good little boys that always had his homework prepared. Soccer, 2 Golf, 3-4 143 Ashland Avenue Harold Russell Harold Whistle while you work Roller skating and girls take up most of Harold’s tine. His other interest is the management of the basketball team. He will probably turn up some day as an architect. Basketball Manager, 4 385 Robbins Avenue Success is achieved through hard work Sea-gy Henry Seagren Sea-gy is a business man of wide experience Ever since the beginning of his school days, he has been mowing lawns, running errands, and acting as paper boy Now he has a Job at the Indian Hill Country Club Henry is sure to be a prosperous gentleman some day Scribe, 4 Student Council, 4 Hillside Avenue Jennie Smolak Jen Anything for a quiet life Jennie nay be small in stature, but her knowledge certainly is great. She’s an excellent student, and what’s more, she makes most of those nice clothes she wears Don’t let her fool you, though, that she’s always as quiet as she is in school Secretary of Senior Class Sequin, 4 Basketball, 2-3-4 Moreland Avenue Albert Spitko Al A happy heart is bettor than wealth Al is a Boy Scout, Church Qoer, and a jolly good fellow. If thero’s anything that needs managing--let Al do it But don’t ever praise Al, for he blushes very easily Sequin, 4 Scribe, 4 14 Marvis Street Marilyn Stoddard Yee shall know her by her looks Marilyn is a fan of Conn. State College and aspires to teaching. We wonder if she can keep from giggling long enough to assume her dignified school-marm air. Glee Club, 4 Basketball, 3-4 Dramatic Club, 2-3-4 Chapman Street Robert Teich Tish Labor has a bitter root, but a sweat taste nTi8hn wants a college education He likes to have a good time at parties and roller-skating, but he is serious about his school work Dramatic Club, 2-3-4 Basketball, 4 Golf Street Jean Watt Jeanne Dancing Feet Jean is the little girl who came back from 5ast Hartford. If there Is ever a choice between dancing and homework, Jeanne manages to truck on down . Glee Club, 4 Basketball, 4 Dramatic Club, 4 20 Atwood Street Alice Wheeler Ally lt s nice to be natural when you re naturally nice Alice enjoys basketball and all outdoor sports There s never a serious moment in her life, and she s always in the midst of the fun Basketball, 2-3-4 Athletic Association, 2-3-4 2076 Main Street Mildred Wheeler Muddy Keep Smiling A winning smile is only one of Muddy� s envied possesions She s a star basketball player, a dandy sport, and a first-rate student How can any employer miss you. Muddy? Basketball, 2-3-4 Sequin, 4 Scribe, 4 2076 Main Street Robert Winter When I get out of school-—11 Bobby” If Robert is ever In a situation which requires much talking, you can be sure he will win. His life ambition Is to be a navy officer, and we know he will succeed. 44 Dartmouth Place CLASS OFFICERS AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE Class Officers sitting L-R: Jennie Smolak, Secretary; Stanley Apter, President; Helen Lewis, Vice-President Social Committee sandding L-R: Thelma Bray, Robert Teich. Marie Ellert, chairman of the Social Committee is missing. CLASS PROPHECY, 1939 Time: 1951 Characters: Two Sleepy People It is a cold, weird night in November. The wind howls; shutters bang. Clara: What a nightl We haven’t seen a storm like this since the hurricane of '33 Marie: Remember how trees and homes were destroyed and the shore line damaged? V e were Seniors at the Newington High that September—the only pupils in the state I guess that didn’t get a day off. Clara: I wonder what has become of our graduating class since that time. Marie: I don’t know, but I’m too sleepy to care now. I’m going to bed. Clara: I’m .lust about asleep myself. Good night. V e are standing on the corner in the pouring rain waiting for a cab, when on approaches, chauffeured by Alice Wheeler, looking very chic in her blue and gold uniform. We gladly hop in. In our conversation Alice suggests a visit to The Daily Gab where Beulah Dione has recently been appointed editor-in-chief. Walking through the building, Marie luckily spots an office with letters on the door: RAY KING, CARTOONIST. Eager to talk to our old school chum, we walk In. To our surprise, the secretary who greets us is Blanche Faulds. Delighted to see us, Ray suggests that he show us the building. In the advertising department, Seagren is setting up type for a large advertisement of Rocco’s First National Barber Shop. Henry shows us two more layouts announcing the gala open- ing of Spitko and Watt Dancing School, and the success of the famous Meadors and Stoddard Boulevard Restaurant. On another type, there is a clever advertisement of the new cozy home designed by Robert Teich for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goodale. Ray reads us a slogan: There’s no one with endurance, like the mem who sells insurance. Of course, we know it must be Seldon Griffon. In the First Aid department, it is surprising to find Hilda and Helen, the women in white, working side by side as nurses. After we have discussed old times for about ten munutes, Ray ushers us In to the fashion department. Here, Asma Davis and Jennie Smolak are designing styles for the next edition. Still busy at the typewriter, Ida Marie Hulburt is answering fan letters. • Next, Ray takes us to the printing room where we discover Bobbie Winter in charge of the printing press. As Clara picks up one of the capers, fresh off the press, she is startled by the headlines which read: TEST OF EINAR JOHNSON’S FLASH AIRPLANE PROVES SUCCESS. On the trip to Timbuctoo, he carried fifty passengers, among whom was Robert Crane, our new foreign ambassador to France. Bobbie suggests that the article concerning the explosion in the laboratory of the Cillimquik Hospital would be interesting to read. It seems that Richard French, laboratory technician, had been experimenting in the room when the explosion occured; however, no serious damage resulted. Glancing at tho movie section, we notice La Belle Hanson and Romeo Apter starring in V e Knew Them When at tho Mac Mac Humor Theater. Further down is a special engagement featuring Thelma Bray in one of her roller-skating acts, and Maestro Marcotte with his Swinging Hillbillies. On the following page. Bobble points out tho column, Have You Heard? by Marion Bassett and Leona Grue, which mentions that Ruth Holt has been seen in various places with multimillionaire Bowman Banford; the marriage ceremony of Miss Britta Johnson and Mr. Ralph Harper was recently performed by Harold Russell, Justice of the Peace; Milly Wheeler has won the nation-wide smile contest sponsored by Dr. J. P. Emerick’s Tooth Paste, Incorporated. The sport’s column shows that Edward Bedus and Walter Polonsky are competing in a National Golf Tournament and that Nate Marshall was crowned world’s feather weight champion in a boxing match held last night in The Left-To-The-Jaw Garden. After thanking Ray for his kind attention and saying goodbye to our school chums, we start for the door. What's that? Br—r—R—RRIll FIRElll FIRElll FIREtll Clara: Run, Marie, quick—it's a firet Marie: Ho huml That won't work. It's your turn to stop the alarm clockl Marie Ellert Claire Keith CLASS STATISTICS Ralph Harper Best Sport Mildred Wheeler Robert Crane Most Respected Helen Lewis Richard French Most Capable Leader Beulah Dione Edward McDonald Most Humorous Ruth Holt Wilfred McCarthy Most Original Alice Wheeler Nathan Marshall Most Studious Jennie Smolak Joesph Emerick Most Serious Beulah Dione Raymond King Most Daring Marie Ellert Walter Polomsky Most Patient Brltta Johnson Warren Marcotte Most Talented Ruth Holt Edward McDonald Most Lively Alice Hanson Edward Bedus Most Quiet Marlon Baseett Albert Spitko Most Bashful Leona Grue Robert Winter Most Talkative Blanche Faulds Richard French Most Likely to Succeed Hilda Petanovitch Rocco Mazzoccoli Most Natural Dorothy Meadors Henry Seagren Best Natured Mildred Wheeler Warren Marcotte Best Dancer Jean Watt Einar Johnson Class Dreamer Ida Marie Hurlburt Nathan Marshall Class Athlete Thelma Bray Stanley Apter Class Thespian Claire Keith Bowman Banford Class Giant Asma Davis Stanlev Apter Class Midget Alice Hanson Raymond King Class Artist Asma Davis Ralph Harper Class Couple Britta Johnson Robert Crane Class Musician Ruth Holt SUPPOSING: Thelma was a Whinny instead of a Bray? Robert was a Stork instead of a Crane? Marie were Sluggish instead of Ellert? Richard were German instead of French? Robert were Poorale instead of Goodale? Leona Shrank instead of Grue? Ralph were a Flutter instead of a Harper? Ray were Queen instead of King? Helen were Baer instead of Lewis? McCarthy were Charlie instead of Wilfred? Nathan were General instead of Marshall? Dorothy were Fields instead of Meadors? Millie was a Walker Instead of a Wheeler? Robert were Summer instead of Wintert CLASS CALENDAR 1 TUttt 1 r 6 1| i J- l3 (I 11 I?-0 111 HX 7 ar T1 s 1 if 1 2 1 3 3o 3VM 10 i 1 � 7w f 1 September 7—-Seniors were once more exposed to knowledge It wasn’t like exposure to the past months’ summer suns September 21—Hurricane 11 May i_t go down In history that we didn’t get the day off I October 11—The Senior Social was held In the Home Economics room with an evening of games and refreshments October 18——Election of class officers took place In the auditorium with these results President—-Stanley Apter Vice President—Helen Lewis Secretary and Treasurer---Jennie Smolak Entertainment Committee—-Hobart Telch Thelma Bray Marie Elert October 28——Hurrah! Teachers’ Conventlonl November 9—-We held the first of our roller skating parties at the Stanley Arena, realizing about $25 from our evening of fun November 9----Teachers1 Visiting Day. The teachers watched other instructors at work while we enjoyed a day of leisure. November 21-—Three seniors had parts in the Dramatic Club production, Little Jimmie Jones • November 30—-Another roller skating party was held at the Arena. The affair was a success, both socially and financially. December 15—-The Senior Christmas Dance was held in a gaily decorated gym. Santa Claus (Alias Rocco Mazzaccoli)and Howe Varley's Orchestra were the features. Our bank account was enriched by $1,651 December 20--The Alumni returned to inform the student body about the outside world. December 23--Merry Christmas I January 3-—--Classes were resumed. January 17—Exams I January 18——Excans I Exams I January 19--—One more day of Exams! January 20—--Last day of Exams! February 2---The Athletic Association and the Student Council sponsored a nFlylng Circus. ' However, only the Jitterbugs flew; the rest played games and enjoyed the floor show. The gym was strikingly decorated—beyond recognition. February 17—-First spring vacation began. March 13-----Who said 13 was unlucky? With only eight more days left to winter, a blizzard finally came on the 13th and provided us with a holiday. March 21——— In the spring a young man’s fancy--- March 22—----- Going On Seventeen Again seniors brought through a Dramatic Club affair with flying colors. April 7——Good Friday. April 22—-Surprise I Surprise I April 28--Beginning of our Spring vacation, followed by various cases of spring fever. May 30——Memorial Day. What a memorable day! May 31----Last sessions of exams for some of us to June 5----We’ll never be able to say we didn’t have experience with exams June 6---—John asks Mary to the Class Banquet. June 12—--Class Banquet will be our last get-to-gether• Parting is such sweet sorrow. June 13——We hope the 13th again proves lucky for us and that we all get our diplomas. June 16---Mirabile dictui We’re alumni I A Long Cheer for Newingtonl N Is for Newington, the school we attend E Is for Ears which to teachers we lend W Is for the Words done, our mistakes to mend I Is for Ignorance which wasn’t so rare N Is for Nuisance—wo all did our share G Is for Good Times, and every Good Deed T Is for Textbooks which we had to read 0 Is for Opportunity—but once it knocks N Is for Noise, the rafters it rocks. II Is for Homework we tried not to shirk 1 Is for Interest we had in our work G Is for the Graduates who leave school behind H Is for Happiness which they hope to find. S Is for Studies, the cause of all tears C Is for Class mates we’ve had all these years. H Is for Heroes who In sports did shine 0 Is for Opposition they faced each time 0 Is for Optimism—a quality fine L Is for Luck to our Class-- 39 CLASS WILL BS IT KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS, THAT WE, the graduating class of 1939, of Newington Senior High School, of the Town of Newington, in the County of Hartford, in the State of Connecticut being of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind, memory and Judgment, having successfully completed three fruitful years at said institution, that we may Justly share these our properties with those our successors, having revoked all previous will and codicils by us made. We give, devise and bequeath to our lawful heirs as follows: The whole class of 39 leaves its everlasting gratitude to Mr. Larcomb for giving them a vacation on March 13th, the day of the minature blizzard. To Mr. Bowes, our principal, we leave our sincere appreciation for the pleasant years we have spent under his supervision and guidance. To Miss Holleran and Miss Kelly, we give our deepest thanks for carefully and patiently guiding us through our Senior year hardships. To Miss Hamel, we leave a complete cooking manual. To Miss Sorrow, we leave a set of new play books for her promising members of the Dramatic Club. To Miss Smith, we leave many thanks for helping us with the publication of our class book, the Sequin . To Miss Jamer, we leave a famous collection of bugs for her biology class. To ? iss Warren, we leave much luck and prosperity for the future issues of the Scribe . To Mr. Wilson, we leave his favorite song, Whistle While You Work . The Glee Club leaves the balance of the treasury to help form the Glee Club of 1940. To the Junior class, we leave much hope for a successful Senior Class Book. Personal bequests are as follows: Stanley Apter leaves his nickname Jughead to Lucian Aubin. Bowman Banford leaves his skiing ability to Wayne Russell. Marion Bassett leaves the last booth in the drug store to Genevieve Gavelek. Edward Bedus leaves his golfing ability to Rudy Lenczyk. Thelma Bray leaves the Athletic Association to Sadie Kupchik. Robert Crane leaves his church affairs to Edwin Little. Asma Davis leaves her artistic ability to Annette Lansing-Jones• Joseph Emerick leaves Sabin s Market to Warren Stamm. Marie Ellert leaves her ability to find fun to Lizzie Johnson. Blanche Faulds leaves Miss Smith her kindest compliments. Richard French leaves the Student Council to a capable student. Leona Grue leaves her bashfulness to Eleanor Goodale. Alice Hanson leaves her liveliness to Betty Bean. Ralph Harper leaves his curly hair to Mr. Bowes. Ruth Holt leaves her scarlet blush to Madeline Dell Donna. Ida Marie Hurlburt leaves her technique at the piano to Edith Gilbert. Britta Johnson leaves a lot of luck and patience to the editor of next year’s class book. Einar Johnson leaves his height to Herbert Wilbur. Claire Keith leaves a play book to Betty Johnson. Raymond King leaves his famous cartoons to the next editor of the Scribe . Helen Lewis leaves her fine school record to Erma Brooks. Wilfred McCarthy leaves his card playing to Doris Charbonnoau. Edward McDonald leaves his Irish wit to Edmund Keleher. Warren Marcotte leaves the Dramatic Club to Charles Bacon. Rocco Mazzoccoli leaves his mischievousness to Charlie Russell. Dorothy Meadors leaves her technique of obtaining movie passes to Chester Chalko. Hilda Petanovltch leaves her Latin book to Roger Whitney. Walter Polomsky leaves a State Theater to Hank Adamowlcz . Harold Russell leaves his New Britain girl friends to Oerard Story. Henry Seagren leaves his popular taxi (car) to Jimmy Malonson. s Jen Smolak leaves her alacrity to Whitney Crawford. Albert Spltko leaves his business ability to Albert Klouda. Marilyn Stoddard leaves the 4-H meetings to Esther Olsen. Robert Teich leaves his butch to John Lotz. Jean Watt leaves her dancing ability to Gladys Decker. Alice Wheeler leaves her athletic ability to Jennie Cwikla. Mildred Wheeler leaves her smile to Peggy Kiely. Robert Winter leaves the ping-pong table to Hoyt Grant. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hand and seal at said Newington on the twenty-second day of March, A. D., One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-Nine. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Newington Senior School graduating class of 1939, in the presence of us, who at their request, in their presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses on the twenty-second day of March, A. D., 1939. Witnesses: Marie Ellert Dorothy Meadors The L-ast Round Up S3I1IAI13M THE SCRIBE (1938-1939) Front Row L-R: Ralph Harper, Henry Seagren, Miss Smith, Beulah Dlone, Miss Warren, Shirley Hanbury, Alice Hanson. Second Row L-R: William Buell, Claire Keith, Brltta Johnson, Mildred Wheeler, Marie Ellert, Nancy Green, Beverlle Perkins, Edith Gilbert, Blanche Faulds, Grace Kolpak, Ella Pittslnger, Ruth Holt, Donald Coney. Third Row L-R: Rudolph Lenczyk, Hoyt Grant, Wilfred McCarthy, Robert Crane, John Lotz, Malcolm Carlson, Albert Klouda, Edward McDonald, Ulysses Lumpkin. During the past year, The Scribe has published twelve issues, approximatley two weeks apart. There have been three special numbers: the Christmas copy, printed with red headings, the issue appearing on The Scribe s first birthday, and the final one for the year 1939. The paper covers a wide variety of topics. There are features, which are usually the main events of our school life; interviews; articles about newcomers; alumni; and faculty; exchanges; editorials; humor; two pages of cartoons; fashions; clubs for both Senior and Junior High; the Pro and Con column; sports for girls and boys, representing the Senior and Junior High; the Inquiring Reporter column; the ever popular gossip section. Our bank account has increased from $19.00 to approximately $50.00. Our hope is that The Scribe will continue its lusty young life with the same ideals with which it has started. It is our aim that The Scribe will be of service to our town, our state, and our country by producing better Americans because of the soundness of the ideals it upholds. Editor-in-Chief. • Associate Editor • Business Manager . Circulation Manager Typing Manager . . Faculty Advisers • .Beulah Dione •Shirley Hanbury .Ralph Harper •Alice Hanson •Ida Marie Hurlburt •Miss Warren Miss Smith SENIOR HIGH OIRLS GLEE CLUB (1938-1939) Sitting L-R: L. Street, B. Quinn, O, Decker, A. Hanson, B. Johnson, M. Ellert, R. Standing L-R: J. Watt, E. Brooks, I. Nelson, D. Stoddard, M Smith, P. Schroeder, J. Banbrick E. Pittsinger, Mr. Humphreys (Instructox ) Ilolt R. Seagren, M. Stoddard, V. SJolander, C. Keith, H. Loclrwocd, 2. Small, S. Hanbury, The well organised Glee Club formed by our music instructor, Mr. Humphrey is now in its y®ur_ ° b bas 23 embers, consisting of sophomore. Junior, and senior girls. With funds loft In the treasury from the first year, the club now has a total of $17.50. mie group meets ®yery Wednesday for social purposes. However, the first Wednesday of each month is devoted to a business meeting. Officers: Dorothy Meadors. • .President Gladys Decker. • • .Vice-President Ella Pittsinger. • .Secretary Britta Johnson . . .Treasurer Alice Hanson • • • .Librarian Ruth Holt. • • • • .Pianist Mr. M. Humphreys . .Director NEWINGTON SENIOR HIGH DRAMATIC CLUB (1935-9) Sitting L-R: M. Smith, B. Johnson, E. Olsen, Miss Sorrow (Director), W. Marcotte, S. Kanbury, P. Schroeder Second Row L-R: G. Decker, S. Smith, C. Keith, L Banks, D. Meadors, J. Malonson, R. Telch, W. McCarthy, B. Johnson, A. Kanson, J. Watt, D. Charbonneau, J. Banbrlck Third Row L-R: S. Apter, R. Harper, R. Lenzck, H. Crane, H Grant, C. Bacon, S. Griffen, R. French, M. Carlson, A. Llouda, J. Lotz, R. Crane, F. Eddy Durnlng the past year the Thespians of the Senior High School have presented two highly successful three act plays— Little Jimmie Jones , and Going on Seventeen . Both of these comedies were enthusiastically received by their suspective audiences. The Crowning Glory , a one act play, was given as entertainment to the student body. Warren Marcotte and Richard French constructed a stage set which was used for the first time In the production Going on Seventeen . The building of this set la the realization of a dream which the club has had since Its organization In 1935. In the coming year the members hope to add a few more sections to the set Including windows, a half-door, and a front porch effect. It Is also their hope that they can purchase slip covers for their furniture. The new members that were admitted to the club through competitive tests have been a truly valuable addition to the organization. The seniors wish continued success to the remaining members and to the new group who may win admission next year. Officers: President. • . • Warren J arcotte Vice-President . Shirley Hanbury Secretary. • • • Esther Olsen Treasurer. • • • Betty Johnson STUDENT COUNCIL (38-39) Sitting L-R: P, Badger, D. Charbonneau, J. Kraft, E. Little, R. Lenczyk, R. French, R. Crane, D. Coney, H. Woitowicz, A. Cassarino Standing L-R: C. Pasco, E. Juras, R. King, H. Seagren, Miss Warren (Advisor), B. Hanford, Miss Lowell (Advisor), C. Johnson, E. Woitowicz, R. Peterson, H. Jesionka, A. Lansing-Jones After arranging a questionnaire on Qualities for Leadership, the Newington High School Student Council held elections for officers and representatives, who were introduced to the student body in a formal Induction ceremony. The familiar noon hour program. Including ping-pong, careius, dancing, shuffleboard, and basketball, was early launched. Interest in ping-pong was great enough to prompt a Senior High tournament, of which Frank Vazuka was the winner. The necessity for a mimeographed questionnaire on Respect for Public Property was seen and met. For an exchange of ideas, the Talcott Junior High School Student Council visited ours. Suggestions were brought in also from the Hartford High School Council. Richard French later represented our Council at a Glastonbury convention. Cafeteria conditions at the Plant Junior High were reported. During Christmas vacation the Council invited our recent graduates now in college to address the school. The annual Student Council Dance was this year held as The Flying Circus in conjunction with the Athletic Association, proceeds going to the latter. The Athletic Committee planned and executed a schedule for interhomeroom basketball games. American Legion posters on the correct ways of displaying the American flag inspired the Council to post these articles and give a true-false test to the homerooms. At the promotion and graduation exercises, citizenship awards were presented by the American Legion and the Auxiliary to the boy and the girl. In both ninth and twelfth grades, best fulfilling our conception of citizenship. Officers President. . • Vice President Secretary. . • Richard French Rudolph Lenczyk Howard Crane HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (1938-1939) Sitting L-R: Anthony Kueselis, Mr. Mahan, Teresa Knox, Orlando K nochl, Thelma Bray, Edmund Koleher, Sadie Kupchik, Annie DiSalvo, Miss Bascom, Richard Peterson. Standing L-R: Sumner Crawford, Barbara Quinn, Orman Marsh, Betty Pipkin, Charles Owen, Julia Ann Carmody, Charles Russell, Violet Eckert, Nathan Marshall, Barbara Mathewson, Robert Crane, Kathleen McDonald, Daniel Casey, Prances Pfister, Harry Meadors, Adelaide Koczera, Justin Finn, Cecelia Kusnerczyk, Alice Wheeler, Leo Yurewitch. The Athletic Association has done a groat deal to forward athletic events thi3 year. It has equipped the basketball team, and intends to provide the material for baseball and golf. The chief event which this group sponsored during 1938-39 was the Flying Circus , presented in connection with the Student Government. On March 8, pictures on golf and baseball were shown by Mr. Robert Smith of Indian Hill Country Club. The second series of movies was presented on March 15th. The feature was the Romance of the Limberlost ; a short subject and news followed. The affair proved such a success that similar entertainments will be presented this year. At present, the organization has about seventy-five dollars in its treasury. The only innovation in the administration of this group during the past year has been the addition of Junior High members. Formerly only the Senior High took part in the meetings. The Athletic Association’s aims for next year are to improve the equipment and training of the soccer team, bringing it up to the standards which the basketball and baseball squads now maintain. The Athletic Association will continue its policy of promoting all sports and encouraging good sportsmanship. Officers 1938-1939 President----------Thelma Bray Vice-President ---- Orlando Manochi Secretary----------Edmund Keleher Treasurer—--------Sadie Kupchik GOLF TEAM L.-R. Mr. Mahon, golf coach; Rudolph Lenczyk, Walter Polonsky, Chester Chalko, Edward Bedus, Joseph May, John Gacioch. Last years golf team established quite a record for themselves by winning every match except one. They them went on and captured first and second place in the Interscholastic Chapionship Matches at Greenwich. Lenczyk took first place and Bedus took second. School Bristol Bulkeley Manchester Weaver New Britain West Hartford Hartford Weaver West Hartford New Britain Hartford Manchester Terryville Bristol Bulkeley GOLF SCHEDULE Date April 25 April 28 May 8 May 9 May 11 May 13 May 16 May 18 May 23 May 25 May 29 May 31 June 1 June 5 June 8 Place Newington Newington Manchester Hartford Newington 7 est Hartford Newington Newington Newington New Britain Hartford Newington Newington Bristol Hartford Return match with Terryville under negotiation Soccer Team Front Row L-R: Clifford Stamm, Herbert Wilber, Robert Goodale, Stanley Block, Richard Peterson, Donald Mathewson Second Row L-R: Edward Gobell, Robert Peters, Roger Whitney, Lucian Aubin, Walter BJorklund, Edward Olisky Third Row L-R: Edward Jtiras, Edward Juchniewicz, Herbert Skoglund, Frank Eddy, Wayne Russell, Mr Mahan, Robert Cottle Soccer Schedule School Opponents Newington Place Bristol 1 0 Bristol Kingswood 2 4 Kingswood Windsor 10 0 Newington 3ristol 3 1 Bristol Kingswood 2 4 Newington Windsor 7 1 Windsor Bristol 4 2 Newington BASKETBALL (1938-1939) Sitting L-R: Rudolph Lenczyk, Richard French, Bowman Banford, Coach Adamowicz, Chester Chalko, Nathan Marshall, Orlando Manochi. Standing L-R: Asst Manager Gerard Story, Michael Koczera, Edmund Keleher, Robert Telch, Herbert Wilbur, Daniel Casey, Joseph May, Manager Harold Russell. 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