Thomaston High School - Owl Yearbook (Thomaston, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1935 volume:

With love and deepest gratitude to MISS NETTIE B. STEWART Whose generous spirit and life of faithful service was spent for the benefit of the Thoraaston Schools We, the class of 1935, respectfully dedicate this volume. FOREWORD If we have revealed in these pages the spirit of Thomaston High School and a record of the hours of toil and joy spent in work and friendship, and, if by so doing, we have rendered a service to our high school whose future shall uphold the traditions of its past, our purpose has been accomplished. Editor-In-Chief Thelma Atkinson Assistant Editors Literary Editor Assistant Editors Athletic Editors Dramatics Editor Music Editors Business Manager Walter Kloss Nancy Lake Frances Cribley Edward Fowler Eleanor Benson Janet Fraser Annie Hulrae Anna Kishlook OWL STAFF 1935 Phyllis Menke Catherine O'Brien Edith Lundberg Helen Boylan Eleanor Conway Helen Taylor Edna Winters Lucille Martin Jeannette Benedict Eleanor Benson Simeon Sachner Assistants John Kurdeka Roger Thomas Alumni Editors Margaret Stevens Bernice Anderson Art Editors Jane Platts Francis Volovski Kenneth Warland Typists Ida Mueller Mary Ross William Sullivan Harry Thomson Mary Yarema 7 Faculty Advisor Marion R. Bailey THE FACULTY Raymond N. Brown, B. S. Amherst College Superintendent and Principal Mandell M. Green Harvard College Vice-Principal, Athletic Director, Problems of Democracy, American History, Social Studies Marion R. Bailey, A. B. Smith College English Jennie M. Buck, A. B. Colby College History and Latin Frances R. Doyle, A. B. Albertus Magnus College English and Mathematics Bernice R. Drumm, A. B. University of Maine Vocational Guidance and English Enos M. Drumm, A. B. Bates College Science Albert B. Ebner, Ph. B. Brown University History Evelyn A, Goodwin, A. B. Newcomb College of Tulane University French and English Elizabeth A. Harkness, B. A., M. A. University of Maine Mathematics 8 Bernice D. Ingalls, A. B. Tufts College English Ruth L. Kindness, B. S. Massachusetts State Teachers' College Social Studies and Athletic Director Miriam F. Murphy, B. S. Columbia University Music Olive A. Fiper, B. S. Boston University Commercial Subjects Clara E. Ranney Westfield Norman School—University of Vermont Mathematics 11 SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE There is a hill in any road you wish to travel. Like the crew which build the road, and like the road itself, you must climb the hill and go on. For every climb there is a down hill, which is easy and will pay for your trouble. Every obstacle to your plans is a hill in the road and you must climb it by conquering the trouble if you would find that easy stretch on the other side. When you reach the top you can get a better view of the goal, and the higher the hill or the greater the obstacle, the better the view you get from the top and the greater the down hill stretch will be. The higher you go the fewer there will be to clutter up the path, for more people refuse to climb than are willing to make the extra exertion. So climb the hill to get out of the crowd. The Owl has grown in quality because of the hills successfully climbed by its editors year by year. Each year's issue is a hill for the staff of the following year to climb. Each year the editors obtain a better view of the goal. As your predecessors have climbed their particular hill—so has this year's staff. May your successors continue the ascent. R. N. Brown 12 THE YEARLY PUBLICATION THOMASTON HIGH SCHOOL THOMASTON CONNECTICUT THEME • CONNECTICUT-TERCENTENARY VOLUME XIV % 'I • V SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Harry Thomson President Helen Taylor Vice-President Maurice Grieco Treasurer Nancy Lake Secretary SCHOLASTIC HONORS 1935 Valedictorian Edith Lundberg Salutatorian Alexander Biedrzycki Walter Kloss Anna Kishlook Thelma Atkinson Maurice Grieco John Kurdeka Frances Didsbury Nancy Lake Helen Taylor Mary Ross William Sullivan Each year the students of the graduating class who have had an average mark of eighty-five or over for three and one-half years are named as honor students. The students listed above have achieved that honor. 15 Smiler Thelma Mary Atkinson , . Maroh 17 1917 Good nature is the true basis of a pleasing personality.11 Lorraine Evangeline Barbaret August 9, 1917 Delicacy in a woman is strength. Edwin Russell Barrington April 12, 1917 Blondie Rusty We welcomed him to our midst as classes before us have done. Eleanor Frances Benson February 2, 1918 Admiral With such a comrade, such a friend, We fain would walk to journey’s end. Alexander Biedrzycki Judge November 14, 1917 The noblest mind the best contentment has. Gertrude Ina Bradshaw March 22, 1918 A pleasant little lady art thou. Gordon Frederick Coates June 23, 1918 Oert Sonny And still they gazed, and still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew. Frances Lois Cribley -f U fK; ].JP , Crib November 3, 1916 Some of us are fair in looks, Others are fair in play, Fran is rather unusual Being fair in every way. 16 fVWf-HWf MKttffT 7K IUANOK FRANCE blHSOH AlfXANOE £tfrMZYCK. iC£TCUDt tNA M?AP. HAiv KANa J0 S CmilV ■fftim MAfcYATKIN E l EDWIN HUS fL bAmmTOH uC OK fEEPfRlCK COKTIS KQbtKT COLlS tlTY ftnvAKD am ycmlu tPNA DiD E UfcY IttXNtBl TK9KNt t fowar. JANfT 40VAK TKAStK m CIllA MAEY H£ VITT MAUfcKE KAiW U PHILtMON JOMMyOM MCWITT Frances Edna Didsbury November 30, 1917 Upon her you can always depend Some jollity and jest to lend. r Robert Coles Elty March 22, 1917 LT“ Better a witty fool than a foolish wit. Edward Lewis Fowler August 1, 1916 Founcy Earnestness is a rung to the ladder of success. Kenneth Thornton Fowler April 10, 191.4 Kennie Not bold nor shy, nor short nor tall, But a happy mingling of them all. Janet Gowans Fraser July 14, 1918 ' The worid is happy, the world is bright, Why not a jest, to make it wise? Maurice Ralph Grieco sQ Jf r July 3, 1917 mo Ambition is life's great pathway that points to the stars. Philemon Johnson HewittI. January 28, 1917 v Manhood fused with feminine grace. Priscilla Mary Hewitt March 2, 1918 Jan Fat Phil 'Silli C-Cc The expression of truth is simplicity. 19 Annie Lois Hulme O • w j April 7, 1917 Chubby Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit. Robert Eugene Kelley March 18, 1918 n Vi snxulness is an or Basl nament of youth. Anna Irene Kishlook April 27, 1918 1 Kell Ann We attract hearts by the qualities we display; We retain them by the qualities we possess. Walter Kloss 'WatJZL Warhorse August 6, 1917 Education forms the common mind. Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined. Genia Teresa August 31 ;ai9?r8 Of what stature is she? Just as high as my heart. John Lawrence Kurdeka May 8, 1918 'Red' Johnnie He is a quiet man, but quite a man. Nancy Lake . „ July 5, 1918 'Fat' A sparkle of mirth and good fellowship. Mary Ann Lauretano Little Mary February 1, 1919 ft She is a winsome, wee girl. 20 KO tZT £U6tHt KfLLfY TCKt -A KRAYK KI MAfcY AKM LAUEt TAMO WAUtf. Y-iO ANNA IKW CltttLCDK JOHN LAWRfcNCf KURDfKA NANCY LAK.-e JCVO: LAWRENCE i.ena jAMt piattv tO111 VVlNIfRtO I-UN0MK6 £ MARGARET fRANCE fU MIWON KApV lUtRt A LAUEHRMC) JOHN MKMAfL HVy UXHt Mary Theresa Lauretano -y— Big Mary November 2, 1917 J • ' If you have a hajipy heart and a ready smile, You'll find that everything in the world's worth while. 11 Joyce Lawrence April 15, 1918 Ginger Early to bed and early to rise, And you'll miss all the fun and never grow wise. Edith Wini February cu£cC$ y Always the same throughout the year, Full of happiness, fun and cheer. Elizabeth Jane McIntyre October 14, 1917 tMfr4L, In everything pne undertakes to do, Cheerful, neat, steadfast, and true. Swede Bett Marge Margaret Frances McMahon D November 7, 1918 A little maid with big thoughts. Ida Mueller November 28, 1916 A pleasant manner is a gift of the gods. John Michael Mushlook Mush rohn Michael Mushlook a.  August 26, 1917 .. A oi You can never tell the speed of an auto by its noise. Lena Jane Platts i January 18, 1917 Few know her well, she is so quiet. Babe 23 Pierce Leo Alexander Puzacke June 5, 1918 Men of few words are best. Mary Mitchel Ross January 12, 1918 C -tra-cz, Lefty It is better to be tall and shine Than to be small and cast a shadow. Simeon Ira Sachner Sim March 2, 1918 A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. Michael Serduck October 15, 1915 Moose Honor lies in honest toil. Myrt Myrtle Irene Simpson May 7, 1917 Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Mildred Florence Spurr n 7d► Mindy January 24, 1917 Blessed with that charm, that certainty to please. Mary Margaret Stevens . Peg Hay 16, 1917 I may live withouty poetry or walking; But who in the world can live without talking? William Thomas Sullivan Buck February 15, 1918 Things are bound to happen, why worry? Everything comes to him who waits, why hurry? NYKTlt IfclNE S 9jCM MARY hi km el ko lU ALfclUMDIR, Pl)ZAO SlMCH IKA A MNC HltWtL t OUOL MILDRED flOtlUlt yfURR WILLIAM THOMA -OJLLIVAM NARY HttAH l yitVinS JT IE ELMCKlteviUkilK Efctf. MAXWELL WINItr ALEXANDRIA MARY YARfMA Helen Louise Taylor April 38, 1918 Ruby What a sporting nature, ever ready for play! Jessie Elinor March 4, 1917 Modesty is Terwilliger Twin diamond setting to female beauty. Ruth Mae Terwilliger March 4, 1917 Ruthie If some feminine errors to her lot fall, Look upon her face and you'll forget them all. Harry Joseph Thomson Hinky November 14, 1918 All heroes are not six feet tall. Olga Amelia Volchuck . August 13, 1917 (PCfcx n except when i Eric Maxwell Winzer March 29, 1917 Toots ff A quiet person except when otherwise. Windy For the apparel oft claims the man. Alexandria Mary Yarema November 10, 1916 Dark hair—shining eyes, Merry humor—she's a prize. IN MEMORIAM BERTHA LEVY 27 CLASS STATISTICS Best Boy Athlete Harry Thomson Best Girl Athlete Helen Taylor Best Dressed Boy Eric Winzer Best Dressed Girl Mary Ross Tallest Boy Walter Kloss Tallest Girl Mary Ross Shortest Boy Gordon Coates Shortest Girl Myrtle Simpson Sleepiest Boy William Sullivan Sleepiest Girl Eleanor Benson Most Bashful Boy Robert Kelley Most Bashful Girl Lorraine Barbaret Most Handsome Boy Simeon Sachner Prettiest Girl Frances Cribley Most Brilliant Boy Alex Biedrzycki Most Brilliant Girl Edith Lundberg Best Dispositioned Boy Maurice Grieco Best Dispositioned Girl Nancy Lake Most Popular Boy Harry Thomson Most Popular Girl Helen Taylor Class Baby Mary A. Lauretano Wittiest Robert Elty Breeziest Edward Fowler Biggest Laugh Russell Barrington Class Sprite Genia Krayeski Class Gigolo Eric Winzer Class Gigolette Mildred Spurr Best All Around Boy John Kurdeka Best All Around Girl Thelma Atkinson Most Easily Satisfied Janet Fraser Class Giggler Frances Didsbury Girl With Curliest Hair 28 Joyce Lawrence CLASS WILL WE, The Senior Class of 1935 in Thomaston High School,’ being of sound and disposing mind do make, publish, and declare the following to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills, by us made. ARTICLE I To the faculty, the memory of our class, one that has a record for scholastics and a record for causing sleepless nights. ARTICLE II To the Junior Class, our record to maintain, and our knack of doing the least work possible to maintain it. ARTICLE III To the Sophomore Class, we will our studious habits, and our ability to sleep in a crowded classroom. ARTICLE IV To the Freshman Class, we will our habit of not working ourselves to death, and our ability to keep attendance rates as well as the supply of pencils low. ARTICLE V TO THE FOLLOWING NEEDY INDIVIDUALS WE WILL: To Dorothy Noake, Nancy Lake's all around popularity. To Eleanor Sciarra, Helen Taylor's basketball technique. . To Catherine O'Brien, Robert Elty's ability to keep a straight face and remain quiet. To Alma Lowther, Lorraine Barbaret's quietness. To Fredrick Beardslee, a trap drum set in typing class. 29 To Kenneth Warland, Eric Winzer's flowing locks. To Lawrence Volovski, Walter Kloss's ability to remain seen and. not heard. To Lucille Martin, William Sullivan's wonderful speaking voice . To Henry Czyz, Harry Thomson's ability to wrestle uo a banana split. To Stanley Klaneski, Simeon Sachner's popularity with the weaker sex. To Peter Yarema, Gordon Coate's ability to sing. To Eugene Torrence, Robert Kelley's wanderlust, and his love for Hoot Owl Country. To Bernice Anderson, Mary Yarema's ability to get inside of a desk. To Harold Thomson, John Mushlook's modesty. To Robert Madeux, Russell Barrington's cute girlish giggle. To Chester Witkowski, John Kurdeka's studious habits. To Robert DeFiore, Leo Puzacke leaves his worldly wise personality. To Marion Doran, Margaret Stevens' sophisticated air. To Robert Anderson, Edward Fowler's sober expression. To Robert Fifield, Alex Biedrzycki's knack of getting his work in on time. To Arthur Hall, Philemon Hewitt's aloof manner. To Eleanor Conway, Genia Krayeski's red pepper hair. To Eleanor Czyz, Mildred Spurr's curly locks. To John Barber, Janet Fraser's ability to get her shorthand home work finished. To Albert Ciafardone, Jane Platts's habit of blushing. To Arnold Foster, Margaret McMahon's quiet voice. To Stanley Woetski, Ida Mueller's smile and good disposition. To Roger Thomas, Mary Ross's ability to bang away at the piano. To Mary Ryan, Mary A. Lauretano's black hair. To Dixie Johnson, Mary T. Lauretano's ability of giving an oral report. To Edna Winters a book on basketball explaining the game, how it is played, and why. 30 IN WITNESS WHEREOF WE HAVE HEREUNTO SET OUR HAND AND SEAL, At Thomaston this fourteenth day of June, A. D., 1935. Signed, sealed, published, and declared in the presence of the class of 35. Robert Elty Harry Thomson Mary Yarema Recently the Seniors filled out a questionnaire which shows the interesting preferences of this class. The results of the questionnaire have been tabulated below: Favorite Study Career Preference for Teacher Sport as a player Sport as a spectator Favorite Author Favorite 3ook Political Party Hobby Intelligence or Beauty Favorite Song History Office Work Man Swimming Tennis Basketball Football Za-ne Grey R. Halliburton The Glorious Adventure Democrat Collections Reading- Intelligence Isle of Capri Blue Moon Blue Danube Waltz 31 CLASS ALPHABET A is for Atkinson—who looks like a Chink; 3 is for Bob—two of them we think. C is for Cribley—our artist and seer; D is for Didsbury—to us very dear. E is for Edward—he's an artist too; F is for Fraser—her friends are not few. G- is for Grieco—he handles the cash; H is for Hewitt—his deeds are ne'er rash. I is for Ida—our good girl's name; J is for John--he's never to blame. K is for Krayeski—our basketball star; L is for Lundberg—her marks known afar. M is for Mushlook—boyj is he fast; N is for Nancy—her vocabulary's vast. 0 is for Olga—she's a good pal; ? is for Peggy—my, what a galJ Q, is for quiet—we're never that; R is for Ross—she's not very fat. S is for Simeon—our class sheik; T is for Thomson—v ho ' s always so sleek. U is for Us—we're proud of ourselves; V is for volumes—into which we ne'er delve. W is for Winzer—Windy to you; X is for 'xellent—our class is that, too. Y is for Yarema—our little class beauty; Z is for what?—putting it in is a duty. 32 CLASS PROPHECY After working hard for ten years to be a success, Olga Volchuck, a trained nurse, and Lena Jane Platts,a schoolteacher, decided that a trip to New York would add zest to life, and they also hoped they might meet some of their school chums of whom they had lost trace. They made reservations with the ticket agent, Mary Yarema, for passage on the Rocket Limited Streamline train to New York. Miss Volchuck and Miss Platts entered the train and found there were many passengers, as the portress, Myrtle Simpson, ushered them to their seats. Opposite the aisle was a group of farmerettes going to a convention. These farmerettes were Priscilla Hewitt, Annie Hulme, and Frances Didsbury. Behind them was seated the new Farm-laborite senator from Connecticut, Philemon Hewitt. In the same car attracting much attention were the internationally known astronomical-physicists, Walter Kloss and John ICurdeka, who had just discovered a sixth dimension. The train girl, Anna Kishlook, came through the car selling magazines and candy. Olga bought a fashion magazine and some candy. As she thumbed through the pages, she noticed that the fashions were designed by Mademoiselle Ross. The cover was taken from an original painting by Frances Cribley. The tempting candy was their favorite, Sachner's Licorice Delight. They could remember about five years ago when he had been Just a struggling young dentist until he had made millions in the candy business. When the train arrived at the great metropolis,it was met by Mayor William Sullivan. With an appropriate ceremony and the traditional key to the city he welcomed Kurdeka and Kloss. The girls were excited by the city. They hailed a taxi, driven by Helen Taylor, and went to Hotel Plaza. As the taxi drove up to the curb, the doorman with braided uniform and luxuriant beard stepped out. It was none other than John Mushlook. Our travelers registered at the hotel. The desk clerk, Leo Puzacke, called one of the bellhops, Mary A. Lauretano, to show the visitors to their suite. They knew Mary T. Lauretano could not be far av ay and they soon learned 33 she was the hotel operator. Olga and Jane were not tired, but, on the contrary, they were anxious to see the night life so they decided to attend the prize fight at the Madison Square Garden. The preliminary feature was a boxing match for the woman1s heavyweight between Nancy Lake and Joyce Lawrence. The main bout was between the champ Maurice Grieco and the challenger Battling Barrington. At the end of the fights the girls met Eric Winzer, tne manager of the champ , and Edward Fowler, a cartoonist. The foursome went to an exclusive night club. They danced to the music of Genia's Gorgeous Girls, an orchestra of red heads. Of course some girls weren't natural Titians, because they recognised Margaret Stevens, the saxophone player, Gertrude Bradshaw, trap drummer and Janet Fraser, tickler of the ivories. The entertainment was led by the genial master of ceremonies, Robert Elty, who did his very famous imitation of a college professor. Next a_ sister team, Jessie and Ruth Terwilliger, danced. The sensational torch singer, Thelma Atkinson, sang My Man Is Gone by Elizabeth McIntyre. For several days the girls enjoyed the whirl of city life, but they felt lonesome and soon planned to go home. They drove to the airport outside the busy section of the city. One of the last sights that met their eyes was a group of Salvation Army people attracting a large crowd. Three of the lassies with tambourines and poke bonnets were Ida Mueller, Margaret McMahon, and Lorraine Barbaret. Oh the opposite corner was a soap box orator, Alex Biedryzcki. At the airport they boarded a fast passenger plane. The pilot was Gordon Coates. The air stewardesses, Edith Lundberg and Mildred Spurr, provided the passengers with every comfort of home. Mademoiselle Elinora Benson, the ballet dancer, was also traveling in their plane. In a short while they reached home. It had been a lovely vacation but they were glad to be at home and see familiar sights, such as Thomson's Drug Store with clerks Kelley and Fowler behind the counters. The girls had seen their school chums and were glad that their friends were making their mark in the world. 34 1 IN TH-fr HApf Of THf (?1D APPif- • cuss cur- ury« wTVf P££F£ T unit 6 ENT It MAN H Z tD AND fcU6Y fcDlTH WITH UTlt ' OUR OUNT -Y LkSJW Just Suppose: Robert Kelley couldn't snicker. William Sullivan hurried. Eric Winzer let his hair grow. Lorraine Barberet had perfect attendance. Philemon Hewitt missed the bus. Helen Taylor refused to play basketball. John Mushlook was modest and retiring. Harry Thomson broke training rules. Leo Puzacke flattered his acquaintances. Red Krayeski was conceited. Walter Kloss developed a sore throat. Maurice G-rieco was an acrobat. Simeon Sachner remembered his glasses. Edith Lundberg did no homework. Jessie and Ruth Terwilllger were not seen together. Lillian Madeux forgot her compact. Nancy Lake didn't get a calling down in Room I. Russell Barrington had no sense of humor. The teachers succeeded in straightening out the identities of Mary A. and Mary T. Lauretano. Eleanor Benson didn't have an oral report. Olga Volchuck had no nicknames. 37 Gordon Coates sang in school. Alex Biedrzycki couldn't answer a question in problems class. Kenneth Fowler developed a boisterous personality. Mildred Spurr stayed at home nights. Edward Fowler was a Tango dancer. There was no Winzer, Sullivan, Kelley clan. We cooperated with our cheer leaders. The windows were open in Room Three. We all went on strike for less work and higher marks. The faculty liked to skip school. Mr. Drumm remained serious an entire period. Mr. Burns' alarm clock didn't work. Miss Doyle had no car for the Junior and Senior class to use. There were no report cards. No one cared if our work was handed in on time. All the classes acted like us. Some one in school knew the words to the Star Sp angle d Banne r. I was on the honor roll. 38 Robert Elty '35 EDUCATION This year in the three hundredth anniversary of Connecticut we are interested in the lives of those sturdy settlers who laid the foundation of our state. As students, we should be especially concerned with the progress of the educational system of Connecticut. Too many of us are unappreciative of the present opportunities offered, and we do not realize the great contrast of conditions existing between the schools of today and those of the seventeenth century. Now every boy and girl can obtain a free high school education with the advantage of books and necessary material under the guidance of friendly teachers. It was not always so. In the colonial period children received a meager education from uninteresting books under great severity of discipline. The statue of the teachers has improved along with the times. But in spite of the seemingly crude educational methods it was only by the zealous spirit of our ancestors that the basis for a public school system was formed. Because of the hardships they endured, because they desired a lasting institution for posterity, our present schools are memorials to Connecticut. We hope that this generation will bear the torch with the same spirit as our forefathers did and that its efforts will be as fruitful in the future. 40 Thelma Atkinson '35 THE HAPPY SOIL Three hundred years ago a little Dane, of men and women embraced the happy soil of Connecticut and began to build up for their descendants a heritage. Their tools were Christian faith and a belief in liberty. Through the years they guided Connecticut with steady hands, ever adding to its enduring strength. Their sons shed their life blood in struggles for freedom, and their daughters kept up the proud standards of their lives. The nand that transplanted, that hand will sustain. Connecticut's history for the past three hundred years remains secure. The future history must be made by us. There is little that is a blot staining the pages of the past. It is our duty to make no blots on those same pages, but to continue the story of bravery,_ hope, sacrifice, love, progress, and devotion. Upon our shoulders rests the weight which once beset the first settlers of this happy soil. It is our duty to maintain for our children's children their rightful heritage, even as our ancestors paved the way for our success. We must take up our principles of faith and justice to produce for later welfare that vital essence of liberty which was passed on to us, that the happy soil may ever widen in its prowess. 41 Phyllis Mcnke '36 THE LACK OF ORGANIZED ATHLETICS IN THOMASTON HIGH SCHOOL In recent years the schools of Thomaston have been very crowded. Existing conditions have made it impossible for the building of a new school. Therefore the introduction of the stagger system was necessary, by which system the difficult problem of overcrowded schools has been helped. However, this new system made it necessary to discontinue all gym classes and so marked the end of organized athletics in our school. The basketball and baseball teams have been continued but they include only a few pupils. The remainder of the student body has been left without any form of organized sport. This will not do, for as the pupils attend school for study only, they cease to think of their school as a center of sports. We all know the good influences and lessons one learns from any sport. The pupil's energy is turned into useful channels where he can enjoy himself with the minimum of danger. Also, through the coaching received in these classes, the quality of the athletic teams which represent the Thomaston High School could be raised considerably. It is not that Thomaston has not the facilities for any gym classes, for it has. It is Just the fact that no system has yet been worked out to take the place of the gym classes. We all realize how difficult it will be to put into practice a workable system with the conditions in the school as crowded as they are. However, something should be done. One system which might work out is to have a few teachers take charge of gym classes in their study periods. This would not necessarily involve added expense in engaging more teachers, for upper-classmen could take charge of the few study rooms while the teachers were in charge of gym classes. 42 Another suggestion is to have senior boys and girls with some knowledge of athletics take charge of gym classes in their free periods. Doubtless they would enjoy this work as much as their pupils. Also, perhaps former athletes of the Thomaston High School could be induced, at little expense to the school, to take over the gym classes. They would not be actually Athletic Directors but would take charge of only a few classes. These suggestions might prove helpful for the present, but we must not lose sight of the fact that eventually all of these problems must be definitely settled by the building of a new school, for the stagger system, however successful at present, cannot go on forever with classes increasing in numbers. We all recognize the need for organized sport, but this goal cannot be attained until a fair trial is given to various systems,and careful deliberation is used in selecting the best and installing it in our high school. Catherine 0'3rien ’36 43 THE TERCENTENARY OF CONNECTICUT A full three hundred years has passed Since first our state began, And let us hope that it will last As long as the race of man. When first the settlers came here They had to work and toil, Their hearts were ever full of cheer While tilling rocky soil. Now let us pause and look about The work they all have done— And let us never, never doubt Our statehood was well won. Nancy Lake '35 44 THE INDIANS OF CONNECTICUT The first Indians of Connecticut were seen in 1614 by Adrian 31ock, a Dutch navigator, who was on a trading voyage. He had loaded his ship with bearskins and was about to sail homeward, when the vessel caught fire and he was compelled to land on the island where the city of New York now stands. During the following winter, he and his men built a small yacht, and in the spring he started exploring around the Connecticut River. He saw parties of Pequots and found an Indian tribe near the site of Wethersfield, and another just above Hartford. For a number of years after this, fur trade was carried on with the Indians by the Dutch traders who made many trips along the shore of the Sound. These traders also visited the valley through which flowed the river whose Indian name, Connecticut (Long River), was to designate the commonwealth, the foundations of which were soon to be laid in this wilderness. Indians then appeared numerous at Simsbury, New Hartford, and Farmington. There were also small tribes at Guilford, New Haven, and 3ranford. They built a strong fort as a defense against the Mohawks, near the mouth of the Housatonic River. There were several tribes in Stamford, two clans in Derby and two clans in Norwalk. The neighborhood about Woodbury was a favorite resort of several tribes. The number of Indians in Connecticut, at the time of its settlement, was probably about sixteen thousand. River Indians was the name given to the Red men who dwelt on the banks of the Connecticut. Very little is known of those who lived in the forests west of the river, but the eastern part of the State was the home of two powerful tribes, the Pequots and the Mohegans. The Indian men were tall, athletic, and graceful in their movements but lacked endurance The skins of wild animals furnished their clothing. They were very croud and haughty. When they were not upon the 47 warpath, they spent their time in hunting, fishing, and lazy enjoyment. The women did all the heavy manual labor, turning the sod, planting corn, and harvesting it. The furniture of the wigwams, besides blankets of skins, consisted of a few cooking-vessels of wood and stone, knives made of shells, and chisels made of stone. Besides fish and game, the Indians ate nuts, roots, and berries which grew wild. Indian corn was a favorite article of food; and they also raised squash, pumpkins, and beans. They cooked their meat by roasting' it before a fire on the point of a stick or broiled it on hot coals or stones. Morally and intellectually, the Indian was degraded and stupid. The ties of the family and parental affection were feeble and easily broken. The men were lazy and improvident, and the women were the miserable slaves of those brute lords of creation. Altogether, the Indians, whom our fathers found in the wilds of Connecticut, were a low and savage race. Civilized man has replaced the Indian but reservations are now kept to protect the few Indians that are left. Frances Didsbury ’35 48 FOUNDING AND SETTLEMENTS OF CONNECTICUT In October 1634 some men of Plymouth, Massachusetts led by William Holmes, sailed up the Connecticut River, and after bandying threats with a party of Dutch who had built a fort on the side of Hartford, passed on and fortified themselves on the side of Windsor. In 1633 the adventurous John Adams was making his way through the forest and over the mountains into the Connecticut valley, and when he returned to the coast his glowing accounts set some people thinking. Two years afterward a few pioneers from Dorchester pushed through the wilderness as far as the Plymouth men's fort at Windsor, while a party from Watertown went on and came to a halt upon the site of Wethersfield. A larger party, bringing cattle and such goods as they could carry, set out in autumn and succeeded in reaching Windsor. Their winter supplies were sent around by water to meet them, but early in November the ships had barely passed the Saybrook fort when they found the river blocked with ice and were forced to return to Boston. The sufferings of the pioneers, thus cut off from the world, were dreadful. Their cattle perished, and they were reduced to a diet of acorns and ground-nuts. Some seventy of them, walking on the frozen river to Saybrook, were so fortunate -as to find a little sloop jammed in the ice. They succeeded in cutting her adrift and steered themselves back to Boston. Others surmounted greater obstacles in struggling back through the snow over the region which the Pullman Cars now traverse. A few heroes remained on the spot and defied starvation. In the next June, 1636, the Newtown congregation, a hundred or more in number, led by their sturdy pastor, and bringing with them 160 head of cattle, started the pilgrimage to the Connecticut valley. The migration at once became strong in numbers. 49 Hooker, the pastor, was soon followed by the Dorchester and V atertown congregations, and by the next May 800 people were living in Windsor, Hartford, and Wethersfield. On January 14, 1639 all the freemen of the three towns a.ssembled at Hartford and adopted a written constit ition in which the hand of the great preacher is clearly discernible. It was the first written constitution known to history that created a government and this marked the beginnings of American democracy, of which Thomas Hooker deserves, more than any other man, to be called the father. It is very interesting to know that the United States government of today is more nearly related to that of Connecticut than to that of any of the other thirteen colonies. The most noteworthy feature of the Republic of Connecticut was that it was a federation of independent towns. This federal republic was allowed to develop peacefully and normally and it silently grew until it has become the strongest political structure on the continent. Joyce Lawrence '35 50 n t vfc.e h6?u« £t TMf CLtW mo u f ctmte. aunt akd kavnrall , MoiMH ru) OID riNNtY TAVfKN. -RIVCKIDN BMTTWrtWt Of X «W KOWN.Vf T CTSfWCt OfkiRt6AT ONAl cMUf M. ‘OUWWX THE JOURNEYS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON THROUGH CONNECTICUT Although Washington made a number of trips through New England, it was believed that he knew Connecticut and the other smaller states very much better than the larger ones, including his home state. His first visit to our state was early during the French and Indian War, when he was sent to Massachusetts to confer with Governor Shirley over the rating of royal and colonial colonies. It is believed that he followed the old Post Road through the towns along the Sound to New London, to Norwich, and then to Providence. His next trip through Connecticut was in 1775 when he was sent to Cambridge to take command of the forces of the United Colonies. This journey was made by the way of New Haven, Wallingford, Durham, Middletown and Hartford through to Cambridge. Although the records are slight in regard to Washington’s experience and observations at this time, it is known that he spent one night in the home of Silas Deane in Wethersfield. Four years passed before Washington visited Connecticut again. This time his destination was Hartford where he was to talk with Rochambeau, a French commander, in regard to an alliance between the United States and France. It was necessary for a second trip to conclude the controversy, and his return was made by way of Bristol to Providence, Boston, Hartford, Litchfield, and back to Windsor. Later the French commander wrote Washington requesting him to confer with him again, this time at Wethersfield. Of course Washington complied and the following is taken from his diary in regard to this particular trip. 53 Breakfasted in Litchfield, dined at Farmington, and lodged at Wethersfield at the house of Joseph Webb. He returned from this trip through Litchfield to New Windsor. It was as president that Washington made his final trip through Connecticut. Shortly after the close of the first session of the first Congress, Washington decided, for political reasons, to make a tour of New England but preferred to pay for his entertainment and accommodations at inns and taverns along the way instead of accepting the friendly hospitality of the people. Remarks are found in regard to these inns and taverns—some good, some bad,—on this particular tour. Washington’s diary also contains very picturesque and accurate descriptions of the scenery in and around New Haven and also the size of New Haven at the time. The last few pages of Washington's diary make a miniature story interesting and true to life in themselves, and it should be treasured by both the state of Connecticut and the people as something of untold value. Margaret Stevens '35 54 THE INDIAN ATTACK Characters Mr. Jonathan Clarke Mrs. Faith Clarke Hope Clarke Mark Norris Old Seth Deacon Turner Mr. Norris Mrs. Norris Scene I Time: In the year 1650. The month of June. The sun, a red ball of fire, is just rising in the red-tinged eastern skies. Scene: The bedroom of a typical log cabin in southwestern Connecticut. Mrs. Clarke, an elderly, pioneer housewife, is seen violently shaking her husband, a jolly stout farmer of Connecticut. Mrs. Clarke: (shouting)Jonathanl (louder) Jonathanl Methinks you will soon be as deaf as Old Seth! (Jonathan stirs and sleepily answers) What is it, Faith? Faith: Jonathan Clarke, I'm surprised. On your own daughter's wedding day you ask such a question. The sun is up already and the tasks are many today. Jonathan: (arising and yawning) Methinks I was as bad on my own wedding day. (reflecting) Remember, Faith. It was a fair and sunny day with— Faith: (cutting him short) Oh! there you go rambling off, with the cattle to be fed, the wood to be chopped, and the Norris family to be fetched from the village• 55 J onathan: Aye, Faith. I’ll be moving faster, (starts dressing faster) Faith: (softly) It was a glorious day, wasn't it? The Lord couldn’t have given us a better one. Jonathan: Aye! (kindly) And I couldn’t have had a better bride. If Hope follows in her mother’s footsteps, Hark Norris will be the luckiest man in the world today. Faith: (highly flattered) Oh! hush up, Jonathan, you sentimental old fool, and hustle down to breakfast. I’ll wake Hope and try on great-grandmother's wedding dress for a final fitting, (departs) J onathan: (to himself) Thou art a great woman, (nods his head)Yes, sir, a great woman. Scenelll Time: Just before Hope's wedding. Scene: The parlor of the Clarkes' cabin. The room has been highly decorated for the occasion with flowers picked by Mrs. Clarke from her flower garden. Neighbors are congregated in different parts of the room, and the deacon stands tall and straight prepared to start the ceremony. The wedding march is played and the wedding procession begins. Hope joins Mark before the deacon and the deacon starts the ceremony. Suddenly the exhausted figure of an old, crippled man rushes into the room. It is Old Seth. Old Seth: (in a high and squeaky tone) Indians! Immediately there is great confusion. 56 Oliver: The cabin is prepared for the attack. Orders are shouted and men take their places at various points awaiting the order to fire. Suddenly a figure appears in the distance. He advances. The men get ready to fire. But no, this is not an Indian. It is Oliver Winthrop, one of the town's richest farmers. He enters the cabin. (amazed) Why, this is strange! Who brought you the news? Chorus: Old Seth. Oliver: (roaring with laughter) Well, what do you know! The old gent is deafer than I thought. (roars again) Old Seth must have been down to the village today and heard the gossip—the gossip that the Christians are attacking the new preacher. He must have heard the Indians were attacking the new preacher and rushed here to bring the news. (The whole cabin is filled with laughter) Old Seth: (muttering to himself) Well, I'll be a gosh—darned fool! Christians and Indians! I'll seon be stone deaf. Mrs. Clarke: Well, no harm done. We'll have a larger and merrier crowd at Hope's wedding. The room is again arranged for the wedding and the ceremony begins. Scene III Time : Just after the wedding ceremony. Scene: Road in front of the Clarke's cabin. The sun is setting in the west and Hope 57 Hope: Mrs. Clarke: Jonathan: and Mark are preparing to leave the Clarkes for their new home. (tearfully) Goodbye, dear Mother and Father. As soon as possible Mark and I will drive over for you to come and visit our new home. (sobbing) Goodbye, Hope, and God bless you both. (trying to cheer up the scene) Goodbye, you young rascals, and don’t forget the day of the great Indian attack when two lives were lost, one to another. Hope and Mark depart waving a last fond farewell. Jonathan and Faith sadly and slowly walk toward the cabin. THE END Mary Ross '35 58 ON6ffl4ATtONAl , ilKHFKlD fl v r LAV SCHOOL Of AMtKILA, UTCHNfU) HOCTVFltlD OllVt ?. WOLCOTT MOO St, inr Hfi£lD Flff T LAV SCHOOL Of AMtff.UA i TOrriN 4 «ttDt H OU St t L|TO FltLO THE SETTLEMENT OF LITCHFIELD COUNTY Litchfield County, the largest of the seven counties of the state of Connecticut, v as founded in 1751. The state of Massachusetts forms the northern boundary; the counties of Hartford and New Haven the eastern; New Haven and Fairfield the southern and the state of New York the western. The total area of the county is eight hundred and eighty-five square miles. Irregular hills and deep valleys famous for their beautiful scenery make up the topographic features of the county. The principal rivers of the county are the Housatonic, Shepaug, Naugatuck, and Farmington. The soil is a gravelly loam extremely adaptable to farming in some regions. The tov ns which existed when Litchfield County was organized v ere New Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Karwington, Kent, New Hartford, New Milford, Salisbury, Sharon, and Woodbury. Upon the organization of the county there was much controversy as to the location of the county seat. Cornwall and Canaan argued the subject but the chief contenders were Litchfield and Goshen. Litchfield was the center of the county geographically and in the October session of the General Court the county was organized with Litchfield as the county seat. The first officers appointed by the General Court were as follows: Chief Justice, William Preston of Woodbury; Associate Justices, John 'Williams of Sharon, Samuel Canfield of New Milford and Ebenezer Marsh of Litchfield; Clerk, Isaac Ealdwin; Sheriff, Oliver Wolcott. Samuel Pettibone of Goshen was appointed to the position of King's attorney. He was later replaced by Reynold Marvin. These two men were the only ones to serve the King in Litchfield County. The first jail was a small structure located on the north side of East Street in Litchfield,and the court house built soon after was near West Park. The law practitioners of Litchfield were an extremely able body of men in carrying out the principles of the bar. 61 From the earliest beginnings of Litchfield county her residents have shovrn to a marked degree their loyalty and patriotism. While still under the jurisdiction of the King Litchfield sent her full quota of men to participate in the French and Indian War. The first Revolutionary tendencies were made known at the town meeting of October 17, 1774, when the people heard of the heavy taxes placed upon Boston shippers and merchants. The dawn of the Civil War also found the residents of Litchfield County ready to defend their nation, and many Litchfield men were killed and wounded in the battles of this War. A medical society was founded in Litchfield in 1761. All of the prominent doctors of the county belonged to this society founded for the purpose of promoting medical science and protecting it from men who professed to be physicians but were not. Since the organization of Litchfield County, it has been recognized as one of the most important counties in the state, if not the most important. Litchfield has been the birthplace of many prominent men and today it is the residence of many wealthy people who come here in the summer. There are many people who travel to other states to view the wonderful scenery but the beauty of the Litchfield Hills is hard to surpass. The Litchfield Kills are widely known and many tourists come to Connecticut to view them during the summer months. Arthur Hall '36 PMtLPS Ulcnnfcu ,c ONrt. 62 CONNECTICUT Connecticut is beautiful, Although it may be small, With rolling hills and rinding dells It;s the best state of them all] It’s really Thomas Hooker's state He founded long ago, A settlement in Hartford The capitol, you know. It was so very weak at first But strengthened fast each year, And the sturdy little villages Grew to towns we now have here. The rivers and the valleys Are beautiful to see, While the central river valley Is as fertile as can be. The products are of every kind From clocks to safety pin's, And the exports are the very best— The kind that always wins] Our state is noted for its schools For ambitious girls and boys; The education taught to them Has its hard spots and its joys. Connecticut is beautiful] And for it you would yearn If you ever had to leave here— Though still you could return. 63 Mary Mailey '37 EARLY HOMES IN CONNECTICUT When the colonists arrived in the vast wilderness of the Connecticut River Valley, one of their chief concerns was for shelter. They made use of the abundant wood in the forest and quickly clapped together log cabins to answer their immediate need. After a short period of settlement and cultivation more permanent buildings were erected which can be called the first real houses. They were of a one and two room plan, one and one-half stories high with a chimney stack at one end. i The o 6 vw i Ik lotu . 0dv 1iY £ Ihf widlSt Oeep Families soon grew pressed for room; therefore, an addition was built on at the back of the house on the opposite side of the chimney. Thus the chimney became the central point around which further construction took place. Another way of securing more room was the construction of a lean-to across the rear of the house which provided for three additional rooms. 64 Blacksmiths set up shops, and carpenters erected sawmills which supplied nails, hinges and lumber for the construction of the houses. Windows were 6mall and glass was either imported or substituted with oiled paper, while paint was lacking until the eighteenth century, it then appeared most common in the colors, red, blue, and yellow, and white paint was not commonly used until the Revolutionary period. Fireplaces constituted the heating system. An interesting arrangement of these fireplaces is to be found in the central chimney stack consolidating the center of the house. All.-of the rooms were built around this chimney. The living room and the kitchen were very., large while those of the other rooms were smaller. The flues of these ■— stone fireplaces merged into one common flue. i- CfltONluL House Following this same plan is the house with the overhang . The overhang is the projection of the second story beyond the first, not over two feet, usually across the front of the house. When occurring on the other sides of the house the overhang was only a few inches. Early in the eighteenth century the central hall type of house aooeared. These homes consisted of a central hallway extending from the front of the house to the rear with a doorway at each end. This resulted in ths division of the chimney into two parts. These stately white houses dominated the Revolutionary period. Most of the early' settlers of Connecticut originally came from 'England. They brought with 55 them their English customs, art, and traditions. The houses they built in this wilderness were patterned after their old English homes slightly changed and gradually altered to suit the climatic conditions of Connecticut. Some of these durable old houses are still standing and it is up to the present generations to preserve this early art. Too many of these old houses have already been heedlessly destroyed. These old homes are our link with the people of the past who founded Connecticut and played an important part in the forming of our country. Alice Lackman '36 66 HITCHCOCK CHAIRS On the west branch of the Farmington River, near the corners of four towns, Hartland, Cole-brook, Winchester, and Barkhamsted, was the little settlement of Hitchcocksville, named in honor of Lambert Hitchcock, maker of the well-known chairs that bear his name. Lambert Hitchcock was born June 28, 1795 at Cheshire, Connecticut, a son of John Lee Hitchcock, a Revolutionary soldier and a descendant of Matthias Hitchcock, who came from London to Boston on the Susan and Ellen in the spring of 1635. In 1818 Lambert Hitchcock settled in the little town of Barkhamsted and established a cabinet and a chair factory which became the leading industry of the town. His business grew from the first, and by 1821 a small settlement had grown up around his factory which was given the name of Hitchcocksville. Mr. Hitchcock was probably the originator of the sturdy, distinctive chairs that bear his name. The design of the chairs is simple, but the same general characteristics are shown in all the many types. The two front legs are strong and firm, and the rung between them is nicely turned, while the rest of the parts are simply made. The backs have a curved back-slat, usually with a narrower cross-piece, while the uprights are a continuation of the legs. The seats are wider at the front than at the back, with a rounded edge. There are many variations of these backs; some with cut-out back-slats, which are a 67 rarer type; some with pillow-top piece, some with the round and some with the crest or cut-in oval, while others show the turtle-back. Two chairs of a type that has not been credited to Hitchcock, one a straight chair and one a rocker, have recently been found bearing the L.-Hitchcock stencil. The first Hitchcock chairs probably had the rush seat, but very soon were added the cane and solid wooden seat. Of all the many types of chairs put out by Lambert Hitchcock, probably the rarest of all is the high back arm-chair with rockers, which shows nicely turned legs and rungs, as is characteristic of all of these chairs. The arms, like the legs, are short and stubby; the rockers are short and robust; the original decorations are conventional, showing softly faded colors in blue, gold, and gray. Lambert Hitchcock was possibly one of the first to turn out rocking chairs as a factory orod-uct. About 1826 Lambert Hitchcock built a large brick factory, three stories high, with a cupola, which at that time was the largest building of that section. Business was brisk at the Hitchcock factory. The newspapers of the times carried many advertisements by merchants of the popular Hitchcock chairs, Bamboo, Flag and Wood seats, warranted well manufactured. The little town of Kitchcocksville, because of the similarity to the name Hotchkissville, was changed to the name of Riverton in 1866. Lambert Hitchcock died in 1852, having manufactured chairs for forty-three years. 68 Frances L- Cribley '35 HITCHCOCK CHAIRS A NIGHT'S ADVENTURE It was a lovely spring morning in a small Massachusetts town. Everywhere were scenes of activity and gayety. The people were all bustling around as though they didn't have a moment to spare; but they had reason to be busy, for it was the eventful day when Thomas Hooker's congregation was planning to start their great adventure, that of settling in a new town, miles away from their present locality. There were only a handful of men, women, and children who followed the adventurer, but these few had the pioneer spirit which marked the early Americans and enabled them to push on in search of new homes. The little troop of people set out with what possessions they owned and began their trip. Scouts were sent ahead to make sure the route was passable and to keep a lookout for the Indians who were so common these days. Mrs. Hooker was carried in a horse litter along the way. The most important part of the provisions to these people were the 160 head of cattle which brought up the rear of the procession. This was the main means of sustenance and without this they would never reach their new settlement. The first night they camped by a pretty lake, well pleased with themselves because they had covered such a distance the first day. After all the chores .of camp had been finished and dusk had fallen, the campfires were lighted. Around these the people gathered to tell stories and to discuss the day's journey. When the last bit of news had been told to the listening ears and the children had begun to cry sleepily, each of the families went to their separate wagons and made ready for a good night's rest and an early start in the morning. Guards had been left stationed at various parts of camp so that no attack by Indians would take them unawares. Three men were guarding the cattle but toward the wee hours of morning their heads gradually nodded 70 and. they slept too. There was not a sound in camp except the movement of the cattle. The moon was shining brightly and it shone on a peaceful little camp. Suddenly stealthy movements were heard in the nearby bushes which might have been mistaken for the rustling of the wind. They were so soft] But it wasn’t the wind; it was the dreaded Indians. Two swift arrows embedded themselves in the hearts of two of the guards. The third who awoke probably because of a premonition of danger, jumped to his feet to give the alarm but a third arrow stilled his lips forever. Swiftly and stealthily, the Indians began to lead the cattle from the enclosure and away to the woods. But there was a fourth guard whom they had not accounted for. It was Thomas Hooker's dog Bruno, a beautiful collie, loved by everyone in camp and a great help in keeping the cattle from straying along the way. Bruno knew something was wrong, so he quietly slipped through camp until he reached his master's wagon. He climbed in and aroused the occupants, and after much persuasion in dog language, finally convinced his master that something unusual was going on. Hooker climbed out of the wagon and saw the line of cattle, now frightened, stampede and escaoe into the woods. The Indians too disappeared, and could not be found when the men afterwards searched for them. Hooker concluded that it was just a wandering tribe who was very much in need of cattle and, because of their few numbers, could not take the cattle by force but had to sneak them out of camp. All night the men wandered through the woods trying to gather their scattered cattle. Towards morning the majority of them were found grazing on a little hill and the rest were soon brought back. Hooker buried the three dead guards who had given their lives protecting the lives of the others. For without these cattle, the surveying pioneers would never have reached their destination and this year of 1935 we would not be celebrating the tercentenary of Connecticut. 71 Edna Winters '36 EDUCATION IN EARLY CONNECTICUT The ability to read and to write was considered a necessity by the Early Settlers of Connecticut. Therefore Connecticut was among the first of the English colonies in America to promote Education. To educate their children seemed a duty to them. A few of the people who settled in Connecticut had been well educated in England. Some of them were even graduates of Oxford and Cambridge. These people, therefore, desired to start schools and colleges in Connecticut. Most of the people who settled in Connecticut had little education, however. Many couldn’t even write their names. Even they wanted their children to be educated so that they could be able to take part in the government of the towns. On Christmas Day, about 1641, the General Court of New Haven decided to start a free school at once. This was the first free school in Connecticut. The first teacher, Ezekiel Cheever by name, was paid about one hundred dollars a year. Latin as well as Arithmetic and English and the classics was taught in this school. The second school in Connecticut was opened in Hartford in 1643. The first teacher of this school was paid about eighty dollars a year. This school was not a free one as tuition was charged. After these first schools many others were started. As rapidly as the towns became settled schools were established. These schools were a combination of grammar school and high school. In those days it was often hard to find some one who had enough education to teach school. Many times the Congregational Minister was also the village school-master. From the Masters’ schools of these days the present great public high-school system of our day has slowly developed during the past three hundred years. In 1658 the General Court of the State of Connecticut passed several votes respecting schools. 72 These were called the School Code of 1650. The parent or guardian of a child was required not to suffer so much barbarism in any of their families as to have a single child or apprentice unable to read the holy word of God and the good laws of the colony. The law provided a fine for those who did not obey it. In towns where there were a hundred families or more a grammar school was required. In 1656 the General Court of New Haven passed a law that all children must be educated, both girls and boys. The Masters' schools of the early colonial days had not admitted boys until they could read, and girls had not been admitted at all. Connecticut was among the first of the New England States to promote education and was an example to other English colonies in America. From the attempts of the people of early Connecticut to gain an education our great system of free public schools has grown. Bernice Anderson '36 Ths Ai-kucl Kl-IASI. I tawtlWUOUC UM U. 74 THE NEW ENGLAND MEETING HOUSE When one thinks of New England one also thinks of two other institutions, the meeting houses and the town meetings. These two names are probably the most picturesque of all in New England because they signify the type of life the early New Englanders led. The meeting house was the center of the community. In front of it was a green where various kinds of open air activities were held. The buildings themselves were plain, rectangular-shaped vjooden buildings. On the center of the roof there was generally a bell with a rope hanging down inside the building. There were no stoves or heating equipment of any kind, and as the buildings were used only in the daytime no lighting system was necessary. The meeting house served a double purpose. It was used as a church as well as for a political meeting. At first there were no pews or seats; therefore it was necessary for the people to stand during the service which usually lasted two hours. 75 There were no pianos or organs to lead the people in singing. In fact there were only a few hymns or chants at this time. As time went on, singing classes were formed and out of these grew the church choirs. About the same time that the choirs were introduced, the use of musical instruments in church became popular. Some enterprising member of the church conceived the idea of building in a pew for his family. The others followed suit and soon every family had its own pew for church services. The only problem left now was that of the extremely cold weather and the coldness of the meeting house. Some of the women brought with them footstoves which were probably no more than pans containing a few coals, but they served their purpose. It was quite a while before the people put heating equipment into their meeting houses but eventually they did so. Without a doubt the most interesting part of the New England meeting house was the town meetings held there. These meetings were held two or three times a year to settle political questions and to take charge of the business of the community. It may be interesting to note that the first New England town meeting was not held in New England at all. It was held on board of the Mayflower when the Pilgrims drew up the Mayflower Compact which was the first written constitution in this country. After the Pilgrims landed and started their settlement, they held meetings frequently to discuss matters concerning the welfare of everyone. This custom of having town meetings is still in use in all the small towns of New England. The town meeting type of government as it is today is probably the most democratic form of government in the United States. When the town meet-tings were first instituted, only those who held land and were members of a certain church could attend the meetings. Y omen were entirely excluded from these early meetings. As a matter of fact 76 women did not take an active part in government until recent years. It is sometimes falsely believed that New England is the only section of the country that has meeting houses. Wherever you find small country towns you will find a meeting house. This is true especially of the Southern mountain regions. The meeting house, however, originated in New England. No other part of the country may claim that distinction. The meeting house and the town meetings are typical of the New Englanders. Only their rugged sternness could endure all the hardships of those earlier days. The Ideals of that tiny group of settlers are the same as those with which the American people have helped this great country of ours over many dangerous spots when it looks as if we would fall. Gordon Coates '35 77 SPORTS Sports in Thomaston High School for the past few years have not been very extensive. The only two having really held their own are basketball and baseball, with the former holding top position. Basketball has held a very important part in the life of all pupils, and their cooperation with the cheer leaders has done much to spur the teams on to victory. The girls' basketball team has enjoyed a very successful season. Due to the excellent training of Coach Kindness, they not only are league champions but have lost only two games—to Washington and to West Hartford. Although no league was formed last year, Thomaston, Terryville, and Watertown entered the Western Connecticut League this season. The most exciting games were Terryville in Thomaston and Watertown at Watertown. Three of the squad will graduate this year, but there is promise of a strong team next season with the number of players who will remain on the squad. Only three members of last year's team remain on the boys' squad this year; namely, Mushlook and Thomson, both seniors, and H. Czyz, a junior. Besides these who made a good showing last year with the local quintet, there are a number of new recruits who have shown much promise and will be excellent material to strengthen future teams. As in former years, a Western Connecticut League was formed, including Thomaston, Terryville, Litchfield, Leavenworth, and Watertown. The season opened for the boys November 30, when they easily triumphed over Ridgefield by outstanding team play. On December 7, they encountered Watertown on the home court, and this being the first league game, a capacity crowd was attracted. Thomaston suffered defeat at the hands of Watertown to the score of 32-30. Trailing 12 points with four minutes to play, Thomaston came back with a bang to account for 10 points but fell short one basket of the total rolled up by the Indians. The outstanding players were Thomson and H. Czyz. 80 Terryville, Thomaston’s greatest rival, traveled here December 13 for the second league game of the season. A foul shot by H. Czyz with 6 seconds to play in the regulation game tied the score 31 all. In the over-time period, another basket netted by Czyz brought victory to Thomaston. Thomson and Czyz were the high scorers of the game, ably supported by Mushlook, Tanski, and S. Czyz. On January 1, Thomaston journeyed to Litchfield for the third league encounter of the season. An early lead was formed by Thomaston, but the advantage was not maintained as the game progressed. Coming from behind in the closing minutes, Litchfield netted two goals to win the game, 34-30. Defeat was suffered at the hands of Leavenworth January 18 when the Tech team rolled up a score of 37-21 against Thomaston. For the whole ga.me, Leavenworth held the lead except for the third quarter when Thomaston spurted ahead, Leavenworth, however, improved its brand of basketball and moved out in front to clinch the decision. Thomanton won from Terryville again on February 1 on our home floor. Getting off to a flying start, Thome.ston held the lea.d e.ll through the game to gain victory at a score of 46-27. The next league encounter came February 8 with Lea.venworth. The Techers rolled up a lea.d of 35-8 in the first half, but Thomaston came ba.ck in the second period to hold. Lea.venworth to 4 points in the lent 16 minutes of play. In the final quarter Thomaston came within 2 points of Leavenworth who rallied again. On February 15, Thomaston lost to Watertown but won their last league encounter the following week, February 22, to trip Litchfield here. The rating for the boys this year was .933 which entitled the team to enter Class C D competition at the tournament at Wea.ver High School in Hartford, March 7-9. 81 As in former years, Coach Mandel Green has built up a team that, as either winner or loser, maintained a spirit of sportsmanship which proved outstanding to all visiting teams and spectators. Hot only have the teams shown this, but also the high school pupils who, through the aid of their efficient cheer leaders, Harriet Nyerick, Betsy Blakeslee, August Buckie and Gordon Coates, have ably supported their school and their teams. Helen Taylor ’35 INDIVIDUAL SCORES Name Game s Played Field Goals Foul Goals Total Points Cheeverniak, Anna 11 2 0 4 Krayeski, Genia 14 73 5 151 Krayeski, Nellie 14 14 3 31 Fader, Annabelle 8 17 3 37 Taylor, Helen 14 75 22 172 Winters, Edna 5 1 0 2 82 BLOCK AWARDS GIRLS Harriet Dickinson 134 Helen Taylor '35 Eleanor Kane '34 Mary Yarema '35 Grace Ryan '34 May Guarnieri '36 Genia Krayeski '35 Nellie Krayeski '36 Catherine O'Bri en '36 BOYS Lyman Benedict '34 Harold Cleese '34 George Johnston '34 Robert Thulin '34 Henry Nowakowski '34 John Mushlook '35 Paul O’Brien '34 Harry Thomson '35 Henry Cz,yz '36 1935 Boy’s Basket-ball Schedule November 30, 1934 Thomaston 34 Ridgefield December 4, 1934 Thomaston 33 Woodbury December 7, 1934 Thomaston 30 Watertown December 14, 1934 Thomaston 25 Terryville January 1, 1935 Thomaston 32 Washington January 4, 1935 Thomaston 55 Canaan January 11, 1935 Thomaston 30 Litchfield January 18, 1935 Thomaston 21 Leavenworth January 22, 1935 Thomaston 42 Woodbury January 26, 1935 Thomaston 31 Am. School for Deaf February 1, 1935 Thomaston 46 Terryville February 8, 1935 Thomaston 23 Leavenworth February 15, 1935 Thomaston 30 Watertown February 22, 1935 Thomaston 20 Litchfield March 1, 1935 Thomaston 26 Washington March 14, 1935 Thomaston 20 Islip Central March 15, 1935 Thomaston 8 Litchfield 84 22 15 32 23 21 16 34 27 10 36 27 29 21 12 20 14 18 1935 Boys' Basketball Squad Coach Manager Assistant Manager Mandel M. Green Lawrence Volovski James O'Halloran Joseph Bystry '38 Henry Czyz, '36 Stanley Czyz. 36 Edward Doyle '37 Arthur Hall '36 Christopher Martin '37 John Mushlook '35 Merle ?etlak '37 Philip Shermeta '37 Stanley Tanski '36 Harry Thomson '35 85 BOY ' BA ktrBALL T£AM WY71 i y 1 19 1935 Girls' Basketball Squad Coach Captain Mrs. Harold Kindness Mary Yarema Ernestine Ashak ' 37 Emmie Brauchman ' 38 Anna Cheerveniak '37 Mae Guarnieri '36 Genia Krayeski '35 Nellie Krayeski '36 Catherine O'Brien '36 Annabelle Pader '37 Eleanor Sciarra ' 36 Helen Taylor ' 35 Edna ’.Vinters '36 Clotilde ’.Voods ' 38 Mary Yarema '35 88 1935 Girl's Basket-ball Schedule November 30, 1934 Thomaston 62 New Milford December 4, 1934 Thomaston 43 Woodbury December 7, 1934 Thomaston 29 Watertown December 14, 1934 Thomaston 20 Terryville January 1, 1935 Thomaston 17 Washington January 4, 1935 Thomaston 42 Branford J anuary 22, 1935 Thomaston 34 Woodbury J anuary 26, 1935 Thomaston 19 Am. School for Deaf February 1, 1935 Thomaston 10 Terryville February 8, 1935 Thomaston 17 Am. School for Deaf February 13, 1935 Thomaston 17 Bristol February 15, 1935 Thomaston 20 Watertown March 1. 1935 Thomaston 27 Washington March 4, 1935 Thomaston 26 Bristol 89 8 5 12 10 18 27 6 26 8 10 7 10 24 8 . HOiivnOa ANV JflOXi NV 1A . „ 119 1 1 io rmwni . CODE OF A GOOD SPORTSMAN 1. I will consider all athletic opponents as my guests. I will treat them with all the courtesy due guests or friends. 2. I will cheer all opponents when they enter the floor, or leave it. 5. I will cooperate with my cheer-leaders. 4. I will always cheer good plays of my opponents. I will cheer their good acts of sportsmanship. 5. I will ignore poor sportsmanship. I will never hiss or boo any player. I will be quiet when a free throw is being made. I will never attempt to rattle any player. 6. I will never utter irritating remarks from the side lines. 7. I will try to prevent my friends from all unsportsmanlike tactics. 8. I will give opposing fans a fair chance for their cheers and will be ready to applaud their sportsmanship. 9. I will never deride any official. I will always accept his decisions and always be courteous towards him. 10. I believe that good sportsmanship means the application of the Golden Rule - do unto others as you would have others do unto you. 11. I will always look for good sportsmanship and quietly ignore poor sportsmanship. 12. I will remember that the reputation of the school depends upon my conduct before, during and after all games. 13. I will endeavor at all times to make this school known for its good sportsmanship and clean athletics. 92 GLEE CLUBS One of the most important clubs in the Thornaston high School is the Girls' Glee Club which meets every Friday afternoon with the following officers: Instructor President Secretary Librarian President Secretary Librarian Miss Miriam Murphy Senior Girls' Glee Club Helen Taylor Ida Mueller Genia Krayeski Junior Girls' Glee Club Jean north Stella Rogozinski Agnes Krayeski A new feature of the club this year has been the singing of popular musical hits from the recent Broadway productions. Among these numbers are The Object of My Affection, Right and Day, Are The Stars Out Tonight, Out in the Cold Again, Love in Bloom, and various others. This work has proved very popular with the girls as it varies their regular routine. Preparations are now being made for the annual Spring Music Assembly in the Gymnasium, as well as plans for the music of the High School Play, Ace High, scheduled for future presentation. This year again the Glee Club is nlanning to carry out its singing program at the' graduation exercises in June. 93 Eleanor 3enson '35 JUNIOR j L E E Cior ORCHESTRA Directed by Miriam Murphy The Thomaston High School Orchestra under the direction of Miss Miriam Murphy is made up of the following members: Director Piano Clarinet Saxophone Violins Miss Miriam Murphy Jeannette Benedict Stanley Czyz Maurice Grieco Henry Czyz Stanley Klaneski Wesley Lundberg We are planning for a spring assembly when we shall entertain the entire school with solo and group numbers. By the Waters of Minnetonka will be a feature number, played by Stanley Czyz with the other instruments accompanying. 96 DRAMATICS Dramatics has always been an activity in the Thonaston High School. Those participating have played their roles with keen interest in the plays which have been well selected. At the conclusion of last year's play the members of the cast met and decided to form a dramatic club hoping to establish a permanent organization. Eefore the close of the school year a meeting was called at which time officers were elected. Social times followed these meetings and the first year of tne club ended successfully. With the opening of the school term in September activities were again resumed and at the first meeting officers were elected as follows: President Robert Elty Vice President Simeon Sacnner Secretary Edna Winters For the play this year, Ace High has been chosen under the supervision of Miss Bernice Ingalls. This is a mystery play with toucnes of humor which portray the life of a modern family. Parker Jones, retired fertilizer king Catherine, his wife Gladys, their eldest daughter Kit, their youngest daughter Morey, their son Mrs. Maxfield, a guest of the Jones' Blair Challman, the garageman Mack, the ace Fulton, the butler Dora Cowan, the gardener's daughter Robert Elty Lucille Martin Ruth Winzer Thelma Atkinson Gordon Coates Marion Doran Lawrence Volovski Simeon Sachner August Bucki Elizabeth Dickson In past years many successful plays have been given: The Colonel's Maid (1934);three one act plays Meddlin, Jon and Shuttin of the Door (1933); Daddy Long Legs (1932); The New Coed (1931); The Arrival of Kitty (1930). The public enjoy the high school plays and always cooperate willingly. 97 ‘sm ? ■?iivuv a THE LIBRARY This year the pupils of our school have not had the full benefit of the library due to the crowded conditions and to the fact that the library must serve as a class room. In past yea.rs tne upperclassmen have formed a Library Club for the purpose of filing the books and taking charge of study groups. This year it has been the younger pupils who, under the guidance of certain teachers, have kept the books in order and helped to add to the general appearance of the room. In spite of these changes new books are constantly being added to the list in the library as well as to the individual book cases of each room. Some of the additions made within the last year are the following: Doubleday's Encyclopedia Lands and People Short History of England The Conscript The Story of Connecticut The Romance of Labrador The Golden Years Works of Four Plays of Roosevelt in the Bad Lands Stories of the Great West Autobiography of New Dealers Daughter of Samurai Drums Drums in the Dawn Scaramouche The Lively Lady Arrowsmith Messer Marco Polo Boy's Life of Colonel Lawrence Rolling Stone Maria Chapdelaine Four Plays of Hungry Hearts Works (21 vols.) E. Chaney Srkmann-Chatrian Lewis S. Mills Sir Wilfred Grenfell Philip Gibbs Edgar Allan Poe Henrik Ibsen Hermann Hagedorn Theodore Roosevelt Andrew Carnegie Unofficial Observer Etsu Ingaki Sugomoto James Boyd James McIntyre Rafael Sabatini Kenneth Roberts Sinclair Lewis Donn Byrne Lowell Thomas Lowell Thomas Louis Hemon Eugene O'Neill Anzia Yezierska Rafael Sabatini 100 CLASS OFFICERS JUNIORS Harold Thomson—President Kenneth Warland—Vice-President Roger Thomas—Secretary—Treasurer 26 boys 33 girls SOPHOMORES James O'Halloran—President Christopher Martin—Vice-President Ralph Wolfe—Secretary—Treasurer 39 boys 26 girls FRESHMEN Wallace Dyson—President Kenneth Johnson—Vice-President Clotilde Wood—Secretary—Treasurer 43 boys 40 girls 101 Since 1887 when the first class graduated from Thomaston High School forty-four classes have received their diplomas. Six hundred and twenty-nine pupils—three hundred and ninety-five girls and two hundred and thirty-four boys—have been graduated from our sohool. Of these graduates five have become doctors; three, bankers; four, ministers; one, a lawyer; and many, teachers, clerks and business men. In later years the size of the classes has increased greatly, reaching the highest number in 1934 with a class numbering fifty-five members. With proper respect for the standard which the Alumni have set for us, we gratefully dedicate this section of our year book to them. 104 The following list includes the corrections and changes of the graduates of the classes of 1887 to 1930. The complete lists of these classes will be found in previous issues of the Owl. Class of 1896 Mary Henderson (Mrs. B. R. Carley) Glen Ridge, N. J. Class of 1899 Eva Hotchkiss (Mrs. Edwin T. Porter) Springfield, Mass. Class of 1900 Mary Potter (Mrs . Joseph Pood) Pest Haven, Conn. Class of 1904 Edith Bradstreet (Mrs. Ulric Mather) Windsor, Conn. Class of 1906 Edith Ariel (Mrs. Guy Fifield) Thomaston, Conn. Class of 1907 Martha Canning (Mrs. Jentus Piper) Lake Charles, La. Class of 1908 Blanche Winchel (Mrs. Howard Chamberlain) Nepaug, Conn. Class of 1916 Dorothy Bradstreet (Mrs. Clifford Lehman) Garden City, L. I. Class of 1918 Mabel Lincoln, School Nurse Thomaston, Conn. Class of 1919 Helen Gangloff (Mrs. William Smith) Thomaston, Conn. 105 Class of 1920 Marie Gangloff (Mrs. James Smith) Class of 1921 Frank Wehrle, Druggist Salesman Class of 1922 Walter Barret, New Departure Class of 1923 Mildred Barnes (Mrs. George Richon) Class of 1924 Groton, Conn. Lake Charles, La. Bristol, Conn. Ocean Park, N. J. Beatrice Kilner (Mrs. George Bernatchez) Thomaston, Conn. Emma Thulin (Mrs. Benjamin Sachner) Watertown, Conn. Class of 1925 Joseph Heffernan, Priest Class of 1926 Hazel French (Mrs. Gerald Davis) Hayden Hotchkiss, Scoville Office New Haven, Conn. Thomsonville, Conn. New York, N. Y. Class of 1928 Lillian Simons (Mrs. Raymond Richards) Thomaston, Conn. Ethel Swanson (Mrs. Raymond Johnson) West Cornwall, Conn. Class of 1929 Helene Etheridge (Mrs. T. Hausse) Terryville, Conn. Sadie Ostrowski (Mrs. William Heffernan) New Haven, Conn. 106 Class of 1930 Mabel Barnes, Eclipse Glass Co. Thomaston, Doris Barrett, Teacher Deep River, Shirley Beardslee, S. N. E. Telephone Co. Waterbury, Virginia Bowen Thomaston, Ella Bradley, Waterbury Hospital Waterbury, Ruth Brown, Hartford Hospital Hartford, Bernice Childs, deceased Mary D‘Andrea Thomaston, Lucia Dewell Thomaston, Phyllis Duff, Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thomaston, Mary Fischer, Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thomaston, Walter Dickinson, Savings Bank Thomaston, Robert Graham, Innes Bros. Thomaston, Stanley Grohoski Thomaston, Roland Gustafson, McCoy's Music Store Waterbury, Margaret Higgins, Seth Thomas Clock Co. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Thomaston, Conn. Esther Lauretano, Waterbury School of Hairdressing Waterbury, Conn. Rose Levy, Dress Shop Hartford, Conn. Doris Madeux, Waterbury Convalescent Home Waterbury, Conn. Sybil Mattoon Thomaston, Conn. Helen Mezocowski, Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thomaston, Grace Nelson Waterbury, James O'Brien Thomaston, Phyllis Odenwald (Mrs. Michael Hurley) Thomaston, Clarence Parson, Seth Thomas Clock Co. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Thomaston, Conn. Frederick Petke, Graduate Student Clark University Worcester, Mass. Charlotte Sangster, Innes Bros. Thomaston, Conn. Mary Sullivan, Plume Atwood Thomaston, Conn. Edna Swanson, Secretary, J. H. Roberts Thomaston, Conn. George Taylor, Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thomaston, Conn. Edward Vitzoski Thomaston, Conn. George Warenberger, Sessions Clock Co. Thomaston, Conn. Gerda Wehrle, Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thomaston, Conn. 107 Class of 1931 Edna Atwood, Waterbury Hospital Waterbury, Conn. George Axelby Thomaston, Conn. Alberta Beaujon (Mrs. Charles Eggleston) Waterbury, Conn. Charles Blakeslee, Civil Service Litchfield, Conn. Edward Chipman, Waterbury Clock Co. Thomaston, Conn. Marjorie Conlin Thomaston, Conn. Vincent Doran, A. F. Store Thomaston, Conn. Nora Farquhar (Mrs. William Seabourne) Mildred Florian, Boston University Frederick Flynn, Flynn’s Shoe Store Rebecca Frazier George Giatas Jack Girard, Syracuse University Stanley Hotchkiss Doris Lamb, Hartford Training School Grace Morton, Governess Grace Pratt Margaret Scheebel Michael Sheremeta Louis Smith, U. S. Navy Wallace Smith, Mars Hill College Hartford, Conn. Boston, Mass. Thomaston, Conn. Waterbury, Conn. Bristol, Conn. Syracuse, N. Y. Thomaston, Conn. Hartford, Conn. New York City Thomaston, Conn. Eristol, Conn. Thomaston, Conn. California Mars Hill, N. C. Class of 1932 Mary Bereza Thomaston, Conn. Stella Bicdrzycki, Seth Thomas Clock Co. ,, Thomaston, Conn. Marguerite Blouin (Mrs. Raymond Hellerick) Providence, R. I. Gaylor Conlin, Packard Motor Co. Waterbury, Conn. John Danaher Thomaston, Conn. Edward DeBisschop, U. S. Navy California Eleanor Doty (Mrs. Chester Roberts) Meriden, Conn. Francis Drunsic, Waterbury Republican and American _ . Waterbury, Conn. Sophie Giatas, W. L. Woolworth Bristol, Conn. Helen Griswold, Wellesley College Wellesley, Mass. Helen Holm, Blake Johnson Waterville, Conn. Frances Hotchkiss, Connecticut State College Storrs, Conn. Edmund Kakowski Thomaston, Conn. Sophie Krayeski, Worth's Waterbury, Conn. 108 Peter Kurdeka Chicago, 111. Christina MacDonald, St. Mary's Hospital Waterbury, Conn. Mildred Mott, Continental Bakery Waterbury, Conn. Mary Nakoneczny, W. T. Grant's Thomaston, Conn. James Ryan, U. S. Navy Norfolk, Va. Mafalda Schiappacassee Thomaston, Conn. Charlotte Scholander, Hartford Hospital Hartford, Conn. Helen Shearer Thomaston, Conn. Vivian Swanson, Waterbury Hospital Waterbury, Conn. Margaret Taylor, W. T. Grant's Thomaston, Conn. James Torrence, Stone's Business College New Haven, Conn. Vincent Volovski, Convalescent Home Waterbury, Conn. Emogene Warner Thomaston, Conn. Class of 1933 Gertrude Axelby, Child Nurse Boston, Bernice Blakeslee, Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thomaston, John Boguslawski, Plume Atwood Agnes Claffey, Hartford Hospital Mamie Czyz Ruth Dumbleton, Child Nurse Training Pearl Erickson Alice Fenn, Ingleside Inn Donald Fraser, Perry's Business College Thomaston, Hartford, Thomaston, Albany, Thomaston, Woodbury, Thomaston, Helen Giatas, North End Fruit Store Bristol, Harold Gill, Northfield Knife Shop Northfield, Howard Gill, Northfield Knife Shop Northfield, George Graham, Waterbury Clock Co. Thomaston, Gladys Griffin, Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thomaston, Ebba Gustafson, Newton's Plumbing Co. Thomaston, Olive Hockey Northfield, Samuel Johnson, Rensselaer Institute, Marian Kane Genia Kloss, Waterbury Clock Co. Barbara Lackman, deceased Margaret Lackman, Waterbury Hospital Michael Lauretano, Yale Art School William Miles, Fulton Market Helen Neil Rensselaer, Thomaston, Waterbury, Waterbury, New Haven, Thomaston, Thomaston, Mass. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. N. Y. Com. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. C onn. N. Y. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. 109 Edward O'Brien, Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thomaston, Conn. Alma Parson, paramount Theater Thomaston, Conn. Eleanor Phillips, Forsythe Dental College Boston, Mass. Edith Poit, Connecticut State College Storrs, Conn. Catherine Reeves, Dancing Thomaston, Conn. Regina Reeves, Perry's Business College Waterbury, Conn. Erminie Santoro, State Office Building Hartford, Conn. Marjorie Scoville, Murphy's Torrington, Conn. Mary Stone, Waterbury Clock Co. Waterbury, Conn. Frank Szymanski, Polish National Alliance College Cambridge Springs, Pa. Ruth Weeks (Mrs. Frank Zigler) Litchfield, Conn. Armin Wehrle, Connecticut State College Storrs, Conn. Robert Welton, Waterbury Clock Co. Waterbury, Conn. Irving Wolf Thomaston, Conn. Theodore Yurtin, U. S. Navy Norfolk, Va. Elizabeth Zeleznick, Waterbury Clock Co. Waterbury, Conn. Class of 1934 John Ashak Thomaston, Charlotte Atwood, P. G. Thomaston, Lyman Benedict, Plume Atwood Waterbury, Girard Bradshaw, Salesman Thomaston, Ralph Bunnell, Bayoath Institute Springfield, Leah Chaoman Thomaston, Paul Chapman Thomaston, Floyd Conlin, Lee Pocketbook Co. Waterbury, Hubert Desrochers Torrington, Harriet Dickinson Thomaston, Frank Etheridge Thomaston, Sherwood Fifield, Eclipse Glass Co. Thomaston, Dorothy Gooley, Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thomaston, Lorraine Gooley, Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thomaston, Esther Gotsell, Perry's Business College Waterbury, Jane Hurlburt Thomaston, Frances Jillson, Westminster Choir School Princeton, Martha Johnson, Perry's Business College Waterbury, George Johnston, Waterbury Clock Co. Waterbury, Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Mass. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. N. J. Conn. Conn. 110 Harold Johnston, WIXBS Waterbury, Conn. Eleanor Kane, Connecticut State College Storrs, Conn. Edith Lamb, P. G. Thoraaston, Conn. Marylis Lamontagne, Eclipse Glass Co. Thoraaston, Conn. Wallace Lampshire, Baypath Institute Springfield, Mass. Matteo Lauretano, Torrington Trade School Thoraaston, Conn. Edna Luboyeski, Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thoraaston, Conn. Hermida Lundberg, Perry's Business College Waterbury, Enos Martin, CCC Camp Burrville, John Monahan, Connecticut State College Storrs, Evelyn Nelson Thoraaston, Henry Nowakowski, CCC Camp West Cornwall, Paul O'Brien, Grant's Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Thoraaston, Thoraaston, Thoraaston, Conn. New Haven, Conn. Thomaston, Conn. Edward O'Connell Harold Olcese, First National Store Sophie Ostrowski, Gamble Desmond Phyllis Pader, Seth Thomas Clock Co. Mary Perchuck, Hartford Academy of Hairdressing Hartford, Conn. Charles Petke, U. S. Navy Norfolk, Va. Helen Pfaefflln Thoraaston, Conn. John Polowy Thomaston, Conn. Cynith Pratt, Perry's Business College Waterbury, Thomaston, Thomaston, Thomaston, Thomaston, Albert Schlauder, Waterbury Clock Co. Waterbury, Lilly Smith, Connecticut State College Storrs, Joseph Sullivan, FERA Bookkeeper Thoraaston, Lewis Tanner Thomaston, Stella Tyczenski, Perry's Business College Waterbury, Conn. Robert Thulin, Perry's Business College Waterbury, Luella Wellman Thoraaston, Marie Winzer, Eclipse Glass Co. Thomsiston, Joseph Wojciechowski Thomaston, Jane Rasinsky Grace Ryan Edward Sanford Edmund Santoro Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. Lorton Wood Sarasota, Fla. Ill ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The members of the 1935 Owl Staff extend appreciation to all who have cooperated to make our year book a success. Particularly do we thank the students and faculty whose pleasant attitude in participating in various tasks have made the publication of the Owl an interesting task. 118