Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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II 0 Y 0 ll Q 0 C I E 'I' Y .lf J The Newington Chapter of the National Honor Society was established in Newington on Febru- ary 28, 1941. The New Britain Chapter was invited to induct the new members, and for this purpose, the President of the New Britain Chapter came to Newington with four other members who took part in the ceremony. This society is national in scope and is represented in about 2,600 high schools in the country. The emblem of the organization is the keystone and the flaming torch with the letters C., S., L., and S. at the base. The flaming torch symbolizes the purpose of the society to lead others by the light, to promote high ambition for better things in life and to serve while thinking of others. The letters stand for Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. The motto is WNoblesse Oblige,' the colors white and gold, and the flower, the marguerite. The society members all must be inducted into the society and be administered the oath of the organization. To qualify for the Newington Chapter the student must have an average of 85 in his school work, must show qualities of honesty, truthfulness, and cheerfulness, must demonstrate his abilities as a leader, and must have proved his usefulness and helpfulness in and out of the classroom. when a new chapter is formed, as was the case in Newington, the prospective members are chosen by the faculty. Otherwise, the society members with the assistance of the faculty select the candidates. The first meeting of the Newington Chapter was held on the same day as the induction ceremonies. The members decided to order pins made in the form of the emblem of the society. They also decided that the charter should be framed and hung in the corridor of the school. Thalfirst meeting was closed after the election of officers. The officers chosen were as o ows: Mary R. Smith, president Marie Ryan, vice-president Helen Lockwood, secretary Herbert Johnson, treasurer

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D ll A NI A 'l' I C C L I B Front Row KL-RJ B. Varney, Mrs. E. Root ladviserl, C. Chace, H. Lockwood, H. Skoglund, M. Smith, J. Carmody, B. Perkins, D. Doolittle Second Row KL-Rl G. Kolpak, M. Guptill, K. McDonald, B. Quinn, R. Nyman, D. Charbonneau, A. Clark, I. Tracy, S. Bacon Third Row KL-RD C. Lezaris, H. Stepien, M. Ryan, V. Sjolander, P. Schroeder, G. Minagel, R. Klecman, T. Knaus Fourth Row IL-RJ D. Reardon, A. Simkus, H. Crane, R. Pittsinger, B. Schuenemann, N. Moody, R. Beauregard, G. Hazen, M. Atwell Fifth Row KL-RJ O. Myers The High School Dramatic Club, organized in October, 1955, is the oldest organization in the Senior High School. Formed as an aid to better speech, skill in dramatics, and a more complete understanding of stagecraft, the club has grown rapidly under the direction of Mrs. Evelyn Sorrow Root, faculty adviser. With local entertainment its principal aim, the Drama- tic Club has gained increasing popularity with special arrangements of 'Arizona Dude Ranch,' fAdults Almost,' and nPeck's Bad Boy.W The latter, skillfully publicized, with a preview filmed by Mr. Root, proved worthy of a repeat performance. Proceeds of these many well-received performances have been used for the welfare of the school. Furniture has been purchased for the Teachers' Room and a set has been constructed, which is used by the Parent Teachers' Associations and Junior High Dramatic Club. A spot- light for advanced lighting effects, and slip covers for a change in color harmony complete the list of offerings. An ever-increasing demand for film projection has led the adviser to write two scenarios a comedy, and a short subject based on school spirit. These are to be filmed using club tal- ent and presented as an evening's entertainment in the near future. It Seems fitting that MTS- Root should install this modernistic trend in stagecraft as she leaves the organization, since it was she who originated the Dramatic Club and brought Newington its first local entertainment. The Dramatic Club has grown with the town and every endeavor shall be made to keep this organization the first to adopt scientific advancements on the stage and screen. OFFICERS President Herbert Skoglund Vice President 'Mary smith Recording Secretary Helen Lockwood Corresponding Secretary Barbara Schuenemann Treasurer Charles Chace Faculty AdViS6T Mrs. Evelyn Sorrow Root

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. l'I DEN CUUNCIL Front Row CL-Rl Miss Geer Kadviserj, D. Benson, H. Hintlian, J. Carmody, D. Rowland, F. Bozan, D. Coney, F. Sammis, Miss Cunningham Cadviserl. Second Row CL-Rl R. Pittsinger, I. Koczera, B. Vanier, R. Nyman, R. Holden, M. Smith, J. Gross 3 C. Gregorzek, C. Burdon, W. Dauphin. Seven years ago, in 1933, the first Student Council was established with Miss Stratemeyer and Mrs. Root as faculty advisers. During this year the Student Council conducted a Student Court, regulated traffic, and gave its first annual dance. The first formal induction took place in October, 1955. During its years of Service the council has carried on many student activities. It has sponsored a Bicycle Safety Campaign, annual interclass basketball tournaments, and a ping-pong tournament. For many years the -council has taken care of the noon-hour program. Each year Council members supervise the selection of students for the American Legion awards. n This year the Council has improved its induction program. A successful traffic squad has been organized, and plans are not in operation for a bicycle safety Campaign. The annual dance was a gala and profitable qffair. A noon-hour program was satisfactorily carried out. The Council also helped the Infantile Paralysis drive by selling tickets to the presidentvs Birthday Ball. It has always been the aim of the Student Council to develop cooperation between students and teachers and to promote activities in the school. It is truly a democrat ic organization, growing and progressing with the school. President ---------------- ----- --Harry Hintlian Vice-President ----- ------------- Donald Rowland Secretary-Treasurer ------------- Julia Ann Carmody X -an