Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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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

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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

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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