Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1940 volume:

DEDICATION Uis8 Lowell Ur. Adamowicz We, the class of 1940, dedicate the third Issue of The bequln to Ulss Lowell In recognition of her kind services as chaperon at the student activities, and to Mr. Adamowicz In appreciation of his earnest labors with the basketball and baseball teams. Superintendent's Message Class of 1940: Just as every Individual has personality, so each class has outstanding traits of behavior which give It personality. Your most notable trait has been an ability to get along well among yourselves and with those who have guided your education. Within the year that you have been seniors, Newington High School has grown Into a kind of school citizenship the administration has wished to see. In the complexity of interacting cause and effect you have had a constructive part In that worthy attainment. At the moment, our world neighbors are moved by brutal force and fear of force. We still believe that eventually world citizenship will prevail. Individuals and even nations can do little to change the mad course of events, but you can and will be good citizens In the community and nation as you have been In Newington High School. Class of 1940: In natural resources, the United States Is one of the richest countries In the entire world. Despite this fact, however, there Is growing among too many of our people a tendency to accept defeat. Years ago, under conditions as trying as those of today the Inhabitants of this area were not held back by defeatism. ’ The graduates of this class might do well to devote their physical and mental energies to the development of resourcefulness to counteract defeatism, thereby reviving the spirit that made the slogan Yankee Ingenuity world famous. Principal's Message THE FACULTY Front Row L-R: Miss Sorrow, Miss Stewart, Miss Smith, Mr. Larcomb (Super- intendent), Mr. Bowes (Principal), Miss Holleran, Miss Kennedy, Miss Auld. Second Row L-R: Mrs. Murphy, Mr. Humphreys, Miss Norell, Miss Jamer, Miss Wilkie, Mr. Adamowicz, Miss Lowell, Miss Kelly, Miss Cunningham, Mr. Mahan, Mr. Gillespie. •ii-Mr. Comeau is missing from the above picture. SEQUIN STAFF SEQUIN STAFF Front Row L-R: G. Decker, E. Gilbert, H. Rudek, Miss Kelly (adviser), A. Lansing-Jones, Miss Smith (adviser), S. Kupchik, II. Bean. Back Row L-R: C. Bacon, R. Lenczyk, W. Russell, E. Olsen, J. Cwikla, S. Hanbury, H. Grant, V. Spitko, B. Johnson, E. Keleher, G. Story,M. Koczera. Editor-in-chief Assistant Editors-in-chief Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Art Editor Assistant Art Editors Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor Girls Sports Editor Class Prophecy Class Will Class Calendar Typists Annette Lansing-Jones Charles Bacon, Jennie Cwikla Girard Story Michael Koczera Wayne Russell Hoyt Grant, Muriel Bean Edmund Keleher Rudolph Lenczyk Adelaide Koczera Esther Olsen, Shirley Hanbury Betty Johnson, Gladys Decker Adelaide Koczera, Edith Gilbert Vera Spitko, Helen Rudek, Genevieve Gavelek, Agnes Levinski, Sadie Kupchik •Adelaide Koczera, Genevieve Gavelek, Agnes Levinski are missing from the above picture. Hoyt GrartT CL AS? OFFICERS Orlando Monochi Slack Never a worry. Orlando, known as Slack, is admired by many for his skill in sports, especially in basketball. He always wears a big smile, which is popular with the young women. Barbour Road Athletic Association 3,4 Newington Class President 4 Student Council 4 Basketball 2,3,4 Edmund Keleher Flash Take me out to the ball game. Strike twol the umpire yells and there stands Ed, bat poised, ready to knock the ball out of the park. A book never adorned the person of this happy-go-lucky lad after school was out. Keep those golden gates open Major Leaguers; Flash will soon be on his way. 4 Florence Street Athletic Association 2,3,4 Newington Class Vice-President 4 Baseball 2,3,4 Basketball 2,3,4 — Soccer 4 Adelaide Koczera Kocie Still waters run deep. Behold a demure little miss, hiding a mischievous twinkle in her bright eyes. Adelaide, you're a friend indeed in time of need. 201 Maple Hill Avenue Class Secretary-Treasurer 4 New Britain Athletic Association 2,3 Student Council 4 Basketball 2,3,4 Scribe 4 Sequin Luclen Aubln Mugle If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Luclen’s pugilistic ability shows a promising ring career In future years. If you sre looking for an argument. Just find Luclen. 58 Superior Avenue Soccer 3,4 Newington Charles Bacon Charlie JSasy, obliging, not much speed---- His is a cheerful, kindly creed. Lionel Barrymore, Andy Devine,--Charlie could rival thalr prowess any old time. His humor, dry as an unstewed prune, provoked many a reluctant smile from even the stoniest inmates of N. H. S. 176 Hartford Avenue Newington Dramatic Club 2,3,4 Scribe 3,4 Sequin Lena Banks Libby Sing her blues away. Doctor. JSasy-golng Libby Is well liked by all her classmates and friends. She Is very fond of music, likes basketball and considers the medical profession her greatest Interest. 15 Commonwealth Avenue Dramatic Club 2,3,4 Newington Glee Club 2 Basketball 2,3,4 Scribe 4 Muriel Elizabeth Bean Betty Betty and June were known at the start As two who couldn't be forced to part. Betty Is a hard worker who has a quick susceptibility for humor. When there's any fun going on, Betty will be there. What more can we add to make a perfect balance for an even-tempered, sunny disposition? 27 Magnolia Street Sequin North Newington Chester Chalko Chet You'd be surprised In school “Chet seems to be a quiet person, but It's a different story outside of school. He won the Hartford District Juniors' Golf Tournament, and he led Newington High In the state golf championship last June. Garland Avenue Newington Basketball 2,3,4 Golf Association 2,3 Golf 2,3,4 Doris Charbonneau Shorty Short but sweet. Charnlng Doris is a music lover and a good sport to boot; she's always ready and willing to participate in any event or help out on any occasion. 45 Harding Avenue Student Council 2,3 Newington Dramatic Club 3,4 Glee Club 3 Scribe 4 Jennie Cwikla Honey Laugh and have a good time all the while. Her buoyant spirit, intellectual ability, and winning personality make Honey dear to her classmates. 147 Adrian Avenue Student Council 4 Newington Basketball 2,3,4 Scribe 4 Sequin Gladys Decker Glad Never a dull moment. Glad, a petite, bright-eyed miss, possesses a sparkling wit. She says she dreads leaving school. Is it the scholastic or social interest you're going to miss, Glad ? 34 Hawley Street Dramatic Club 2,3,4 Newington Glee Club 2,3,4 Scribe 4 Sequin Madeline Dell Donna Chic Silence is a virtue. Johnny-on-the-Spot is Madeline, always prepared for class, and ready to lend a helping hand, or solve a perplexing problem. Church Street R. F. D. 2 New Bri tain Dramatic Club 3,4 Glee Club 2,4 Scribe 4 Florence Dziob Flora A pleasing person is always a desired one. Hiis attractive little red head with her winning smile and pleasing personality has a wide circle of friends. Sh will long be remembered as the unwilling possessor of an aLl-inclusive blush. 343 Willard Avenue North Newington Basketball 2,3,4 Scribe 4 Emily Ann Ford Henry A quiet and Industrious miss Is she. Emily got her nickname Henry from her famous namesake. Like him, we know that she will be a prosperous, successful person. 35 Highland Street Handicraft Club 4 Newington Basketball 4 Glee Club 2 Genevieve Gavelek Gen Gay, good nature sparkles in her eyes.” We know and we are sure you’ll agree that Genevieve’s typing ability will win her success. She is our star basketball player and an active member of the Scribe. 163 East Robbins Avenue Handicraft Club 4 Newington Basketball 2,3 Scribe 4 Sequin Edith Gilbert Grumpy' You can't tell a book by its cover. E may be bound in stiff, black leather but her introduction describes her as possessing a dry humor, and a love of toy dogs, interior decorating, and good music. 372 Willard Avenue Scribe 3,4 North Newington Sequin Eleanor Goodale Jo Wee bit o' lassie, why doth thee not grow? Goody, our sturdy, good-natured athlete, accomplishes a great deal at home as well as at school. She’s a Jolly, all-around good sport, well-liked by all. 118 Cedar Street Basketball 2,3,4 Newington Hoyt Grant Hoot All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. Hoyt believes In this slogan a little too sincerely, but he does work occasionally. Hoyt’s smiling face and witty remarks will long be remembered. 81 Llnwood Avenue Dramatic Club 3,4 Newington Scribe 3,4 Sequin Vincent F. Green Gringo Silence Is an Asset Gringo Is Newington High School's motorcycle enthusiast and Model A lover. You’ll never waste shoe-leather with our death-defying friend around, for he Is always more -than glad to give a lift. Russell Ridge Road Newington, Conn. Shirley Hanbury Shirllums Born to write, live, and converse with ease. That young lady driving her pen so ferociously and looking so Intent Is the bustling editor of the Scribe. She Is a dominant member of the senior class, and detests her nickname. 1268 Main Street Newington Dramatic Club 2,3,4 Scribe 2,3,4 Glee Club 2,3 Sequin Elizabeth Johnson Betty Sweet Is the word for you. This girl draws people with her cheery smile and sense of humor In the same way honey attracts bees. Betty, to you applies the title, A Pretty Girl is Like a Pretty Song. Styles Avenue Athletic Association 4 Dramatic Club 2,3,4 New Britain Sequin Glee Club 2,3,4 Handicraft 4 Scribe 2,4 Margaret Kiely A true friend to all who know her Peggy If you ever should chance to need a friend blues away, Peggy will do it with her wit and to chase your happy nature. 259 East Robbins Avenue Newington Glee Club 4 Scribe 4 Albert Klouda Al Like a fireplace in a snow storm Al's constant smile and laughter make the boys' cares and worries seem lighter. Just ask Al if you want to know something; he's sure to know. 17 Willard Avenue Student Council 2,3,4 North Newington Dramatic Club 2,3,4 Scribe 2,3,4 Michael Koczera Mlkey I am—yet who knows what I am? Seriousness, underlaid with amusing wit characterizes Mikey. Good Old Mike is the way his schoolmates refer to the staunch bench-warmer of the basketball team. 201 Maple Hill Avenue Basketball 2,3,4 New Britain Student Council 2 Sadie Kupchik Jeep A laughing schoolgirl without grief or care. Smile, where are you going with the girl? Sadie is a very agreeable, carefree, young lady, equally popular with girls and boys. 44 Maple Hill Avenue New Britain Athletic Association 1,2,3,4 Basketball 2 Glee Club 2 Golf 3,4 Sequin Beatrice Le Blanc Blessed with Charm and Certain to Please Bea Bea is the attractive possessor of a delightful personality and can boast of more than her share of musical and dancing ability. 373 Lloyd Street Glee Club 3 North Newington Annette Lansing-Jones Jonesy I agree with no man's opinion; I have some of my own. Annette can find a bright side to any situation, and her flashing smile captivates all. What bewilderment the class is left in when this walking dictionary uses those eight-syllable words! 1349 Main Street Dramatic Club 2,3,4 Newington Student Council 3 Scribe 2,3,4 Sequin Kudolph Lenczyk Rudy Better late than never. If you want to find Rudy, look on a golf course and two to one you'll find him there. Rudy also excels in basketball and is a respected, popular leader. Mill Street Golf Association 2,3 Newington Dramatic Club 2,3,4 Student Council 3,4 Basketball 2,3,4 Class President 4 Scribe 3,4 Golf 1,2,3,4 Agnes Levinski A contented spirit is the sweetness of existence. Agnes is the girl who makes friends with everyone. Her fondness for music helps keep her on the bright side of lifb. We all know Agnes as an industrious secretary. 85 Audubon Avenue Dramatic Club 4 Newington Basketball 2 Sequin Scribe 4 Golf 3 John Lots Red Beau Brummel This lad with flaming top knot may be seen ambling down the hall, his brow perplexed with weighty thoughts. Are they of chemistry or some lovely lady, John? 30 Sequin Street Dramatic Club 3,4 Newington Scribe 3,4 Irene Nelson “Pat A life of pleasure is most pleasant Whenever you meet Pat, she seems to be In a Jovial mood. She possesses a fine sense of humor, is very fond of music, and Is very active in church affairs. 12 Robert Street, Elm Hill Glee Club 2,3 New Britain Scribe 4 Esther Olsen Take life as it comes Never do today what can be done tomorrow--there might be another blizzard. Nevertheless Esther's a good sport and gets a lot of fun out of life. 44 Highland Street Newington Dramatic Club 2,3,4 Sequin 4 Helen Rudek Ronnie A cuiet and industrious miss is she. If there ever was a hardworking, conscientious, good-natured person, Helen is that one. She has an active Interest in all sports, basketball being her favorite. 139 Wilson Avenue Basketball 2,3,4 Newington Handicraft Club Scribe 4 Golf 3 Sequin Wayne Russell Now for Instance, take aviation. Wayne Is the expert snooper of our school, for he has charge of the gossip column In the school newspaper. He also has a yearning for knowledge concerning aviation since he hopes 30me day to be a great designer. Swede Is quiet and demure, but her pleasant disposition has won her many friends. She has an appreciation for music and Is active In many outside affairs. When this witty redhead enters the room, dull moments fly out of the window, and soon laughter begins. June's remarks flash sparks at the most opportune moments. 64 Florence Street Newington Joete expert chicken raising won him a trip to Cleveland In 1939. Although he bears a strong resemblance to the well-known Sphinx, a little he has to say Is right to the point. Quiet Vera with her sunny nature leaves her mark on school by her conscientious study and gymnastic record. 385 Robbins Avenue Newington Basketball 3,4 Baseball 3,4 Scribe 4 Soccer 3,4 Sequin 30 Hillside Street Maple Hill, New Britain Ruth Seagren Silence is golden. Qlee Club 2,3 Swede June Schear To be or not to be—. Mlggee 173 Dewey Avenue Newington Joseph Solosky Silence Is a virtue. Basketball 2 Joe Vera Spltko She has friends because she is one. 14 Marvis Street Newington Basketball 2,3,4 Glee Club 3 Scribe 4 Sequin Warren Stamm Dutchy horses may come, and horses may go. But my Ford will go on forever, Dutchy's direct speech (capitol D), and blunt frankness conceal his good intentions. We hope Warren doesn't leave his foot in some poor housewifefs door when he becomes a full-fledged salesman. 36 Buck Street Newington Girard Story What lies beyond that quiet exterior? Major There is a roar of a motor and a screech of brakes; then out climbs Girard from his Ford V-8. He's quiet but progressive, for he has been appointed manager of the basketball, baseball, and soccer teams. Sequin Street A.A. Council 4 Newington Basketball 3,4 Baseball 3,4 Soccer 4 Frank Vazuka The Doctor Einstein, meet your master Frankie's home is the laboratory where his scientific brain solves the intricate problems of science. Ambition is his main characteristic, and he is a veritable well of knowledge. 334 Willard Avenue Baseball 3,4 Newington Roger Whitney Whit Read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest Whit has a yen for all things scientific. The diligence with which he attacked physics made him a well-versed scientist. But Roger was not always serious. His witty anecdotes will be remembered as well as his conscientious application to study. CG Day Street Soccer 3,4 North Newington Herbert Wilber Billy Early to bed, early to rise. He's the apple of the Coach's eye- That's Herbie. He has always been one of Newington's outstanding athletes. He is liked by everyone--except the members of the opposing team. 46 Church Street Class Social Committee 4 Newington Basketball 2,3,4 Baseball 2,3,4 Soccer 3,4 CLA55 WILL BE IT KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS, THAT WE, the graduating class of 1940, of Newington Senior High School, of the Town of Newington, In the County of Hartford, In the State of Connecticut being of unlawful age, of sound and disposing mind, having successfully completed three joyful years at said Institution, that we may justly share these our properties with those our successors, having revoked all previous wills and codicils by us made. We give, devise, and bequeath to our lawful heirs as follows: To Mr. Larcomb we leave hazy memories and the satisfaction of turning out another successful senior class. To Mr. Bowes we leave sincere thanks for his untiring efforts to prepare us for our struggle for success and happiness. To Miss Auld we leave this motto to pass onto the Junior Home Economics class, It Is better to underflavor than overflavor food. To Miss Kelly we leave our gratitude for the advice she has so freely given us. To Miss Lowell we leave our thanks for her Interest In our class affairs. To Mr. Adamowlcz we leave an assembly that can really cheer at the pep meet lngs. To Miss Sorrow we leave for the library one thousand volumes which may be taken out--at any tlme--wlthout time llmlts--or fines. To Miss Stewart we leave a book of the latest exercises and folk dances to try out on the future gym classes. To Miss Smith we leave our thanks for helping us to set up a good-looking classbook. To Miss Cunningham we leave a quieter French class next year, because we are taking Hoyt Grant along with us. To the undergraduates we leave: 1. A better understanding with their teachers. 2. Dismissal without applying for passes. 3. Permission to whistle and sing In the corridors when they are in a happy mood. To the Juniors we leave our hopes that they will make enough money on their dances to meet all their expenses. To the high school we leave prevailing peace when we take A1 Namnoun with us. June Schear leaves a book entitled How I Manage to Go Steady to brokenhearted Juniors. Personal bequests are as follows: Betty Bean leaves her silly giggle to Julia Bambrlck. Beatrice Le Blanc leaves her dignity to Ruby Nyman. Jennie Cwlkla's bashfulness is bequeathed to Anna Erwin. Flora Dzlob leaves her hairdressing ability to Phllomena Galllchlo. Irene Nelson leaves New Britain to Verna Sjolander. Lena Banks leaves her long fingernails to Barbara Mathewson. Lucian Aubin leaves his ability to yell to Clifford Stamm. Girard Story leaves his suavity to Oliver Myers. Vincent Green leaves his golden silence to Leonard Heckman. Vera Spitko leaves her good-natured manner to Lois Street. Ruth Seagren loaves her vivid blush to Helen Stepien. Warren Stamm leaves his Jolopy to John Turek. Herbert Wilber leaves a few inches of his height to Kenneth Shieber. Joseph Solosky leaves his quiet manners to Boyd Hounchell. Wayne Russell leaves his artistic ability to Ralph Harlow. Chester Chalko leaves his height to Donald Mathewson. Michael Koczera leaves his scholastic ability to Charles Chace. Edmund Keleher leaves his talkativeness to Malcolm Carlson. Orlando Manochi leaves his basketball arm to Daniel Casey. Rudy Lenczyk leaves a vacancy in the golf team for John Gocloch to fill. Genevieve Gavelek leaves her executive ability to Helen Jesionka. Helen Rudek leaves her demureness to Barbara Hubert. Esther Olsen leaves her 4-H friends to Donna Stoddard. Emily Ford leaves her hilarious laugh to Jane Smith. Madeline Dell Donna leaves her poise to Phyllis Schroeder. Eleanor Goodale leaves her sense of humor to Herbert Skoglund. Hoyt Grant leaves that certain technique to Robert Holden. Charles Bacon leaves his leading roles in plays to Albert Simkus. Gladys Decker leaves her personality to Barbara Quinn. Annette Lansing-Jones leaves roller skating at the arena to Olga Kurtz. Betty Johnson leaves her date book to Mary Smith. Shirley Hanbury leaves her pleasant smile to Helen Lockwood. Edith Gilbert leaves her ability to play the piano to Ella Pittsinger. John Lotz leaves his slimness to Frank Eddy. Albert Klouda leaves his sleek hair to Lillian Dummitt. Sadie Kupchlk leaves her sudden outbursts to wobert Peters. Adelaide Koczera leaves her Intelligence to Marie Ryan. Doris Charbonneau leaves her quiet manner to Eunice Pasco. Margaret Klely leaves her long eyelashes to whoever is in need of them. IN WITNFSS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hand and seal at said Newlng ton on the twentieth day of March, A. D., one Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Newington Senior High School graduating class of 1940, 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 twentieth day of March, A. D., 1940. Witnesses: OUR SCRAP BOOK - PLANE FORCED DOWN IN ARIZONA Crew and Passengers safe Albert Klouda, pilot of the S-----, reported by radio this evening at 7s21 that the four members of his crew and also his five passengers are unharmed after their forced landing this afternoon. The passengr list Included; Annette Lansli Jones, newcomer In the Uteri world; her secretary, Doris bonneau; Margaret Mely an l 1 . « %■ ot o 6v a v 4i' ShD1 comPan o ,% A y5A? Edmund 0. no a %y first aid to report states report states tnat nis conair '' ””'-''- une newmgt Is not serious. Viayne Russe.High School In Connecticut, designer ‘-v e ship, states ano also teammates on their he can r pLAY nosslbl town’s basketball snuad. Pr« explana a ship, states ariu “i3° teammates on their c o % lAy 7 oosslbl town’s basketball s uad. Pr«t-Ll BE pr, tough, eh? Lanzy-k also capt + TLE Wiethe Professional Men s Golf Team, PA I? of wVif Vi Vi o — - ov.oa — ,r'« men's Golf ' A ? of which his erii -'-ofes Che3-on «T ll 7 _ r f ter Chalko, dr o t4 “ • stnrh;ve‘s . Ga Michael Knr.7. °fouD 4fl® Oh fL I2I COWGIRLS' club elects ®CA 'itoczej MMITTE for IMITCK a-5 ij6° °o; topiUm ifOhglneer are ibe 3he rOJ 7 . bu£v C '' t£,n •l.ct°e1d20Xn °0aaZttee h«s t c eto„b.® 5v thG aP °«ham anfc° tfi e charge of £?« -W on ia s £ . Jh� uJ?5U 1 sP??„rJr9Shnent8 for e£? ot2 1 % -O ' chlk Pce Glrof?S,danc0 of the a® M t --rAotvJ1 SX« ” vO.o'O o “s v.’-um.c, Viiox umwucwi- ill cue o -''' e. .. sP e® ® % school. Miss Cwlkla Is o rcent efBduate of New ,.VSi 0° 0 '!:“l ’ ■ 0°u.g.. ■N- « (A' rO' d- df Attendance set at o1 tee, for not only can they v C) -UarScrQt Y.iel'J naa AOTVOT Cl of a record-breaking attends t© ti-S3 several Qf tOTOwet but also of a record ye po ast ®veJleS at. t e Yvone of Ulee ei e- day’s Program was highlighted l uiaa Yieoo e a soeech by Dr. Frank Vazuka, 70. ry V eve Vq_ a__ . medico from Newington, Connecticut Today’s guest speakers include: hjdonS, texting, viere Vhe Ulaae ♦nora and Msre ' SpY-tVLQ . 1440 o lC 31 A °l 16 n K. JII J! % 34 ■is JUNE nt o 7 % IH n. 16 11 n n a 14 September 5—Johnny starts the year off right by arriving at school on time. October 10---Election of Senior Class officers with the outcome as follows: President-Orlando Manochi Vice-President-Edmund Keleher Secretary-Treasurer-Adelaide Koczera Entertainment Coramittee-- Flora Dziob Madeline Dell Donna Herbert Wilbur Rudolph Lenczyk October 27---What fun if teachers would hold more conventions ! November 6---The Seniors cleaned up the Stanley Arena and some profits. November 22—Certain Senior thespians gave a good performance in Arizona Dude Ranch. November 28—Senior Masquerade Dance--Quelle flop! November 30—We didn't celebrate Thanksgiving Day the 23rd. December 23-January 2---Best skating we've had for several years, and we had plenty of time to enjoy it. January 11—-Sophomore Square Dance. January 16-January 19---Need we explain? Well, it's merely Exams. February 1---The Student Council sponsored a very successful dance. February 12 — The Stanley Arena was cleaned anew by the Seniors. February 15—Spring and summer would also be O.K. if they only produced unexpected blizzards like that of February 15. February 17-February 26---Why do we get a week's vacation and then have about two weeks' homework assigned? March 1-------The girls weren't slow in taking advantage of the fellows at the Leap Year Dance sponsored by the Seniors. March 20------Every member of the N. J. S. H s. got a glimpse of the little birdie. As a result, the school files were replenished with photos. March 22------Good Friday. March 27------The Senior High Dramatic Club proudly presented, Adults-Almost, penned by their coach, Miss Sorrow. March 29------Students belonging to numerous organizations were certainly pleased to get out of classes; photographs were taken for The Sequin. April 25------It was a long wait, you Juniors, but your Prom certainly was worth it. April 27-May 6----Vacations are splendid when they begin, but when they end, yawn J yawn .' May 27--------Senior High members, don your thinking caps—start Exams with a bang! May 28--------Well! Well! Isn't it strange how much you forget in a year's time? May 29--------Don't give up yet! You can look forward to the fact that these are finals. May 30--------We surely won't forget Memorial Day—the day we spent cramming for the last exams. May 31--------Are you still alive after the last of finals? June 10------- It’s Three O'clock In the Morning. Is it possible that Susie was still at the Senior Banquet? June 12-------Nous avons re9u nos diploJnes ! NAME PET PEEVE LIKE5 Aubln, L. Bacon, C. Chalko, C. Grant, H. Green, V. Keleher, E. Klouda, A. Koczera, It. Lotz, J. Lenczyk, R. Manochi, 0. Russell, W. Solosky, J. Story, G. Vazuka, F. Wilbur, H. Stamm, W. Whitney, R. Banks, L. Bean, M. Charbonneau, D Cwikla, J. Decker, G. Dell Donna, If. Dziob, F. Ford, E. Gavelek, G. Gilbert, E. Goodale, E. Hanbury, S. Johnson, B. Kiely, M. Koczera, A. Kupchik, S. Lansing-Jones ,j LeBlanc, B. Levlnski, A. Nelson, I. Olsen, E. Rudek, H. Seagren, R. Schear, J. Spltko, V. Jitterbugs Homework Double-crosser Spending money on girls Show-offs, Jitterbugs Jitterbugs, baseball umpires Snobs Writing book reports and essays Snobs Jitterbugs, chatterboxes Jitterbugs, show-offs Conceited girls Petty annoyances Women drivers Bragging Show-offs Conceited people Dog3 Beer barrel Polka” Golf Girls Blondes, baseball Blue-eyed brunettes Blondes, brunettes, redheads Golf and basketball A girl just like the girl that married dear old Dad Blue-eyed blondes, popular semi-classical music Sports Aviation, rollerskating,drum corps Sports Drama, tennis, swimming Major league baseball games Full gas tank and a place to go Very little discussion in class Books, sports, radio, movies rooms Braggers Conceited girls . Conceited people Loud talking Gossipers Moody people Getting up in the winter Snobs Loud talking Flirts Smoking Egotists Arguments People with too much to say Noisy people, English Snobs Interrupted study periods Gossipers Getting up mornings People with bad dispositions Tale stretchers Chatterboxes Conceited people Teachers's pets Writing book reports Popular 3ongs, sunbaths Arts, music, interesting people Music, movies, sports Banana splits, popular son«s Good times Curly hair Tall, dark, handsome men Music, plays, movies Movies, sports Classical music, interior decorating Blue eyes Dramatics, music, football Tall, dark, handsome men Movies Basketball, golf Brown eyes Unexpected days off Music Singing Tall, dark, handsome men Sewing Sports People with a sense of humor Having a good time with my friends Movies HOBBY FAVORITE EXPRESSION Hunting Music Sports Collecting hundred-dollar bills Motorcycling Sports Eating Collecting Indian arrow and spearheads Chemistry Playing golf, following sports in general Sports Building model airplanes Model building Amateur radio Photography, collecting stamps Sports Traveling Stamps, walking, photography Taking down songs in shorthand Collecting antique perfume bottles Dancing Ice skating, rollerskating Dancing Dancing Hairdressing, drawing Sewing Sewing Collecting imitation dogs Collecting picture postcards Listening to the radio Having dates Designing dresses Sports Collecting four-leaf clovers Horseback riding Dancing Rollerskating Dancing, rollerskating Collecting nicknaks Sewing Rollerskating, dancing Collecting jokers from playing cards Don't bend my ear! adyoaks New Laugh Ta-Ha-Ha! Good one Odds Bodkins! Don't bend my ear Da-ha-ha Aw, nuts! Hey there Marvelous! Good one Da-ha-ha Why , Dearest Get out of here Whady ya say there Take my time, small fry What do you say, there G'wan you're kidding me You'll get over it, but you'll never be the same Oh, for Heaven's sakes! Oh, sugar! Guess what? Oh, Honey! Gosh.' Oh, Godfrey! Oh boy, sweet! Oh m'gosh! Quiet Good-bye now It must have been the other guy Hi ! My word! For gosh sakes! Oh Gee! We like ourselves, don't we? Can I help it? Oh skip it Oh, how nice! Well, imagine that! Basketball Oh Gee! 5ENI0R 5 ADIEU High school days we bid adieu To work, to play, to sports, to you Fast the busy hours have passed Now the hours do tick their last Of short and carefree student years So devoid of wearing fears. Here we are, we've reached the end. Graduation our class will send Each separate one his way to find I pray that fate to us be kind; And though we never see again The faces of our loved classmen. Lets keep the memory during life Of high school days so free of strife. In these four years we've gained here Knowledge to make our futures clear Now we seniors say goodbye To wrest our living, our courage high. 5TATI5TIC5 Annette Lanslng-Jones Most Popular Orlando Monochl Vera Spltko Best Natured Frank Vazuka Eleanor Goodale Class Athlete Edmund Keleher Sadie Kupchlk Noisiest Alfred Namnoun June Schear Class Wit Hoyt Grant Shirley Hanbury Class Songster Hoyt Grant Doris Charbonneau Quietest Vincent Green Irene Nelson Class Dreamer Vincent Green Betty Johnson Class Thespian Charles Bacon Shirley Hanbury Adelaide Koczera Says least, thinks most Michael Koczera Gladys Decker Biggest Heartbreaker Girard Story Betty Johnson Most Versatile Charles Bacon Vera Spltko Best Sport Edmund Keleher Annette Lanslng-Jones Most Respected Rudolph Lenczyk Betty Bean Class Artist Wayne Russell Jennie Cwikla Most Ambitious Albert Klouda Doris Charbonneau M03t Courteous Roger Whitney Frank Vazuka Eleanor Goodale Class Midget Orlando Monochl Edith Gilbert Class Musician Charles Bacon Annette Lanslng-Jones Best Leader Rudolph Lenczyk Gladys Decker Class Flirt Hoyt Grant Adelaide Koczera Most Serious Michael Koczera Gladys Decker Cutest Orlando Monochl Flora Dzlob Most Bashful Vincent Green Lena Banks Most Independent Roger Whitney Peggy Kiely Most Sophisticated Girard Story Betty Bean Most Original Wayne Russell Adelaide Koczera Most Studious Michael Koczera Gladys Decker Best Dancer Orlando Monochl Annette Lanslng-Jones Most Likely to Succeed Frank Vazuka Annette Lanslng-Jones Did Most for N. H. S. Rudolph Lenczyk FD kl ■p3 1—L pi 1 SENIOR HICH CIRLS' CLEE CLUB Senior High Girls’ Glee Club Sitting L-R: M. Chalko, D. Charbonneau, K. MacDonald, P. Schroeder, G. Decker, C. Canfield, M. Hanson, B. Perkins. Second row L-R: C. Lazarls, G. Marsh, H. Sullivan, B. Vanler, G. Kolpack, M. Klely, M. Smith, Mr. Humphreys (adviser), B. Johnson, P. Scarborough, M. Ryan, S. Buell, H. Lockwood, B. Schue-nemann, J. Smith. Third row L-R: G. Telesca, M. Dell Donna, L. Street, L. Larsen, J. Car- mody, S. May, B. Hubert, V. SJolander, V. Griffin,B. Quinn, S. Bacon, J. Bambrlck. The Glee Club, which was formed by our music Instructor, Mr. Humphreys, Is now in Its third year. The membership In this club Is limited to sophomore, Junior, and senior girls. At present there are thirty-seven members. a The Glee Club meets every Friday for social purposes and the study of music. On the first Friday of each month, a business meeting Is held. Officers Gladys Decker, President Phyllis Schroeder, Vice-President Kathleen MacDonald, Secretary Catherine Canfield, Treasurer Arlene Esmond, Librarian Barbara Schuenemann, Pianist Mr. M. Humphreys, Director STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council Front Row L-R: J. Cwikla, P. Schroeder, A. Cassarlno, R. Lenczyk, H. Hlnt- llan, R. Nyman, J. Borkowskl. Second Row L-R: C. Kusnerczyk, C. Bacon, R. Harlow, Mias Cunningham (ad- viser), J. Cwikla, Miss Lowell (adviser), Frank Eddy, C. Wahlberg, F. Lazarls. Back Row L-R: R. Ratcliffe, 0. Manochl, R. Ford, J. Simichak, J. Kraft, C. Hazen. The Student Council, under the leadership of President Rudolph Lenczyk and Vice-President Harry Hlntlian, had a busy year. Some of the activities sponsored by this organization this year were the Red Cross Drive, Alumni auditorium program, noon-hour program, dancing classes, capehart dance, American Legion awards the Annual Student Council Dance, and the Intramural basketball tournament. The annual dance, the capehart dance, and the finals of the Intramural basketball tournament were all successful, both socially and financially. The biggest and most Important project was the handbook which we expect to have printed before the opening of school in September. The monthly citizenship contest was Innovated by the Student Council for the purpose of promoting better citizenship. The Student Council was also largely responsible for establishing a capehart program during the noon hour. At this time students now enjoy both dancing and listening to fine records. Thus the 'Z9-'40 Student Council can rest assured that It has done its share toward the advancement of Newington High School. Officers President............Rudolph Lenczyk Vice-President.......Harry Hlntlian Secretary-Treasurer..Anna Cassarlno SOCCER TEAM Soccer Team Sitting L-R: E. Buchas, H. Crane, D. Rowland, D. Mathewson, M. Atwell, A. Simkus, R. Peters. Standing L-R: R. Beauregard, P. Eddy, F. Flanagan, H. Wilbur, W. Russell, D. Casey, Mr. Mahan (coach), C. Johnson, E. Keleher, R. Whitney, W. Jerin, E. Gobell, C. Stamm, G. Story. Soccer Schedule (1939-1940) The soccer team enjoyed its best season in recent years. Under the direction of Mr. Mahan the squad played scrappy soccer all year long. The team won 5 games, lost 4 games, and tied one game. For the first time in the history of the school all of the home games were played at Churchill Park. September 25 3ristol at Newington, 1-1 tie 29 Glastonbury at Newington, 3-0 loss October 4 Hall High at West Hartford, 5-3 loss 6 Bloomfield at Newington, 3-2 loss 10 Bristol at Bristol, 3-2 win 13 Thomaston at Thomas ton, 4-1 win 19 Farmington at Newington, 7-0 win 23 Essex at Essex, 5-1 loss November 1 Hall High at Newington, 3-1 win 2 Farmington at Farmington, 2-0 win ATHLETIC COUNCIL Athletic Council Front Row L-R: K. McDonald, B. Johnson, S. Kupchik (Business Manager), V. Slmkus, C. Canfield. Back Row L-R: Mr. Mahan (Adviser), A. Simkus, G. Story, D. Casey, E. Kel- eher, V. Atwell, Miss Stewart (Adviser). The Athletic Council, formerly known as the Athletic Association, has done a great deal to forward athletic events during the past year. Its main purposes sre to raise money to pay the fees of officialsat all interscholas-tlc games, to purchase necessary incidental athletic equipment, and to conduct social and athletic programs. The main event sponsored by the Council during the 1939-40 administration was the Sport Dance. The floor show at this event was one of the best ever sponsored in the high school. A series of movies, including Abraham Lincoln, Timber War, and selected short subjects, was presented throughout the year. The organization has cooperated with the Student Council by purchasing ping-pong sets and records to carry out the familiar nocohour program. The Council , made up of five boys and five girls from the high school grades, is under the guidance of two faculty members. Blue crew hats, bearing the gold initials of the Newington Athletic Council, have been adopted as a symbol of membership in the organization. BASEBALL Baseball Team First row L-R: Second Row L-R: Third Row L-R: Fourth Row L-R: M. Atwell, 0. Manochi, fir. Adamowicz (coach) D. Mathewson, H. Hintlian. R. Beauregard, J. Welch, F. Flanagan, A. Simkus, F. Vazuka, R. Peters. R. Whitney, D. Casey, H. Wilber, G. Story, E. Keleher, R. Wood. F. Eddy, J. Lotz, W. Russell, J. Solosky. Baseball Schedule (1939-1940) Tuesday April 16 Farmington at Farmington Monday April 15 Glastonbury at Glastonbury Monday April 22 La Salette at Hartford Wednesday April 24 Glastonbury at Newington Tuesday May 7 Farmington at Newington Friday May 10 Southington at Newington Monday May 13 La Salette at Newington Tuesday May 14 Berlin at Berlin Friday May 17 N. B. Trade at Newington Tuesday May 21 Plainville at Newington Friday May 24 Berlin at Newington Monday May 27 Southington at Southington Friday May 31 Plainville at Plainville Wednesday June 5 N. B. Trade at New Britain GOLF TEAM Golf Team L-R: R. Lenczyk, 0. Manochi, Mr. Mahan (coach), J. Gocioch, C. Chalko. The golf team for 1940 looks better than the team of 1939 which won the state tournament and was undefeated In twenty games. However, this year's team won't compile as good a record as that of the previous year because competition with other high schools will be keener. The golf teams of other high schools, particularly Manchester and Hew Britain, are much improved over last year. John Gocioch, Orlando Manochi, John Komak, and Chester Chalko and Rudy Lenczyk, both veterans, are the golfers Newington High will depend upon this year. Schedule April 22 April 24 April 26 April 30 May 3 May 6 May 10 May 13 May 15 May 17 May 20 May 23 May 27 May 31 June 3 June 6 June 10 June 11 Manchester at Manchester Country Club West Hartford at Rockledge Country Club Manchester at Indian Hill Country Club Weaver at Keney Park Country Club Bristol at Chippanee Country Club Terryville at Indian Hill Country Club Canton at Indian Hill Country Club West Hartford at Indian Hill Country Club Farmington at Indian Hill Country Club Bulkeley at Indian Hill Country Club Terryville at Pequaboch Country Club H.P.H.S. at Indian Hill Country Club Farmington at Farmington Country Club State Tournament at Farmington Country Club Canton at Avon Country Club New Britain at Indian Hill Country Club Bristol at Indian Hill Country Club New Britain at Shuttle Meadow Country Club Games pending with Norwich Free Academy and Yale Freshmen BASKETBALL Basketball Team Sitting L-R: D. Casey, E. Keleher, R. Lenczyk, Mr. Adamowicz (coach), H. Wilber, 0. Manochl, C. Chalko. Standing L-R: G. Story, P. Eddy, R. Beauregard, J. Mazalauskas, R, Wood, F. Flanagan, C. Johnson, D. Rowland, A. Slmkus, M. Atwell, J. Gocloch, W. Russell. Basketball Team This year's basketball team was tops as far as offense was concerned. However, defensively It was another story. The team compiled a mediocre record, winning ten and losing nine games. Two of the games lost were to the Class B New Britain Trade School. Eight of the nine games Newington lost were by comparatively small margins. The team entered annual State Class C-D ChamDionship at Weaver with a .6625 rating, or fifteenth out of the whole state. Plainfield was our opponent in the first round, and we lost 52-28. The regulars on the team were Ed. Keleher, Orlando Manochl, Chester Chalko, Herby Wilbur, and Rudy Lenczyk, all seniors, and Daniel Casey, a Junior. As a special game at the end of the regular season the team played the faculty. Led by Mr. Mahan, the faculty surprised all, but we won by 53-33. Schedule Newington 30....New Britain Trade 40 Newington 19....New Britain Trade 23 Newington 18....Farmington 34 Newington 38....East Hampton 18 Newington 48....East Hampton 7 Newington 29....Thomaston 31 Newington 25....Glastonbury 21 Newington 27....Berlin 18 Newington 28....Colchester 20 Newington 22....Glastonbury 29 Newington 30....Canton 19 Newington 27....Terryville 26 Newington 25....Terryville 34 Newington 32....Berlin 28 Newington 18....Farmington 22 Newington 52....Chester 13 Newington 26....Canton 35 Newington 25....Thomaston 28 Newington 25....Colchester 13 Newington 28....Plainfield 52 Newington 53....Faculty 33 The girl's athletic program, under the supervision of Miss Stewert,was outstanding in the year 1930-1940, in that a very wide variety of sports was offered to the girls at the Newington High School. Horseback riding was held weekly in both the fall and spring. Field hockey, a new sport to most students, was also introduced in the fall. No hockey teams were formed, however, since the girls were Just learning the fundamentals of the game. During the winter months, swimming classes were conducted after school at the Y. W. C. A., Hartford. The gym periods in school were usually spent in basketball practice. Each year the girls take part in an annual basketball tournament which comes into full swing about February or March. This year Miss Stewart selected a team to represent each grade. After numerous games the twelfth-graders emerged as champions of the Newington High School Basketball Tournament for Girls. The line-up of the team was as follows forwards—Lena Banks, Jennie Cwikla, and Helen Rudek, with Flora Dziob as substitute; guards--Kleanor Goodale, Vera Spitko, and Adelaide Koczera, with Emily Ford serving as substitute. All players on the team were later awarded letters. Since the girls were greatly interested in golf, lessons both for beginners and for advanced players were given by Miss Stewart in the fall and spring. A golf team representing the Newington High was sent in May to compete in the golf tournament held at the West Hartford Golf Course. The girls are now quite confident that they can make as good a showing in sports as do the boys, and they wish to thank Miss Stewart for her cooperation and guidance in new activities. THE SCRIBE Scribe Sitting L-R: D. Coney. R. Harlow, Mias Cunningham (adviser). Miss Holleran (adviser). Miss Smith (adviser), S. Hanbury, H. Johnson, E. Keleher. Standing Second Row L-R: T. Whitney, B. Schuenemann, A. Lansing-Jones, D. Stoddard, C. Bacon, H. Johnson, H. Grant, F. Eddy, J. Lotz, W. Russell, R. Lenczyk, E. Pittsinger, S. Buell, S. May, A. Di Salvo. Standing Last Row L-R: B. Perkins, C. Canfield, B. Quinn, A. Levlnski, T. Knaus, H. Hlntlian, E. Gilbert, N. Green, B. Varney, C. Gilbert. Genevieve Gavelek is missing from the above picture. The school newspaper celebrated its second birthday in April, 1940. The Scribe not only has reported the news faithfully but also has attempted to promote good citizenship by editorials and suggestions, and to stimulate pupil thinking with the Pro and Con Column. This year the school paper has built up its literary department by publishing a prize theme each month for both the Senior and the Junior High. The Scribe has been solidly behind all worthwhile movements: the Red Cross drive, the sale of Christmas seals, and campaigns against tuberculosis. Our business and typing departments have tried to Improve the appearance and workmanship of the paper by varying Its arrangement and adding attractive covers. Through the Scribe our contact with other schools grows yearly, for we exchange papers and comments with approximately eighteen schools. A display of these contributions was held during May so that the Scribe staff might compare Its workmanship with the efforts of other schools. The Scribe has grown notably In the number of pages and the quality of content. In the years to come, the Scribe hopes to offer more space for student essays, poetry, and stories. Next year's staff promises to continue the same policies of building a better school and encouraging pupil growth. The Newington High School Is praid to call the Scribe the voice of the school. Editor-In-Chief Managing Editor Art Editor Sports Editor Junior High Editor Shirley Hanbury Herbert Johnson Wayne Russell Rudolph Lenczyk Donald Coney Dramatic Club Sitting L-R: Second Row L-R: Top Row L-R: Missing from picture: G. Decker, B. Johnson, M. Smith, C. Bacon, Miss Sorrow, E. Olsen, B. Schuenmann, C. Canfield. T. Knaus, I. Tracy, K. McDonald, R. Nyman, H. Step-ien, G. Kolpak, S. Hanbury, P. Schroeder, L. Banks, S. Buell, M. Ryan, H. Lockwood, A. Lansing-Jones, B. Perkins. J. Bambrick, D. Charbonneau, M. Atwell, A. Simkus, R. Lenczyk, A. Klouda, C. Johnson, F. Eddy, J. Lotz, 0. Meyers, D. Reardon, A. Levinski, M. Dell Donna. M. Carlson, J. A. Carmody, D. Casey, W. Chace, H. Crane, H. Grant, B. Quinn, H. Skoglund, D. Matthew-son. In the past year the Newington High School Dramatic Club produced two well-received plays, Arizona Dude Ranch, and Adults, Almost, the latter written by our director. Miss Evelyn Sorrow. Both productions lived up to the Dramatic Club's standard of having each play better than the last. The stage managers, Dan Reardon and Carl Johnson, made last year's dream of possessing a set of our own with windows and a built-in fireplace come true, and in the spring they added an outdoor terrace setting which was first used in Adults, Almost. This year the club purchased a large spotlight which was first used for the spring presentation. The spotlight, which has a revolving color wheel, was secured through the kindness of Mr. Decker, the father of one of our most active members. The club offers the use of this light to the various organizations for dances and other entertainments. The group extends its warm thanks to all members of the faculty and of the student body who helped to make our plays a success, for without your cooperation we would have encountered a great deal of difficulty. The outgoing club members wish next year's group the best of success for the 1940-41 season. Officers President..............Charles Bacon Vice-President..........Mary Smith Secretary ............Esther Olsen Corresponding Secretary..Barbara Schuenemann Treasurer............... Betty Johnson po'p yj mo S, poot -3 .g , $fc ---- V,? M 0 t 0). 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