Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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EVERETT MALCOLM STANNARD ........ MAC Foe done the stale some service and they know it. - Lo, the conquering hero comes! Gangway and bow low your heads beneath his cold, austere glance. Never try to debate with Mac-he'll outwit you every time. He's good at writing poems, scenarios, novels, newspapers and what have you. Well, Mac, when you're President, would you kindly give us all jobs as pages in the Senate? Best o' luck! Favorite Diversion-Duelling. Record-President Debating Club C435 Interscholastic Debate C335 Prize Speaking C1-235 School Correspondent5 Orchestra C1-2-33. GR.AYDON FREDERICK Locrcwooo . . V ..... 'tLocRY Here's another man of letters-especially W,s. Locky's wit has brightened many a dull period. He is a good student and an athlete. He is noise personified. He has been a capable worker in our class, and we are proud of his record. We hope he does as well as Northeastern. Favorite Diversion-Teasing Milly and Bob. Record-Vice-President of Class C335 Student Council C3-435 Elm Board C3-435 Class Gifts C435 Senior Play C435 Soccer C3-435 Basketball C435 Baseball C435 Athletic Scholarship Society C435 L. W. L. W. C3-43, BEATRICE STOCKVVELL ........ nBE'1 l'YU Yearning in desire to follow knowledge Beyond the utmost bound of human thought. , When it comes to arma virumque canoeing, Betty takes the cake, let me tell you. But that's not the half of it, as her record shows. We didn't hear so much noise from Bet around about, but she's there just the same-a ready helper, a friend, and a jolly good fellow. May you have the greatest success, Betty, at Barnard College, Columbia University. Record-Class Vice-President C235 Student Council C3-435 Commencement Committee C1-Z-335 Glee Club C1-435 French Club C235 Valedictorian. JAMIES AzoR LAWRENCE ......... Bun 'AA heart unspoiled is not easily dauntedf' Here is our Editor-in-Chief. 'tBud is a lively member of our class. During the past year he was our capable assembly chairman. Bud died in battle in one of our soccer games so he was handicapped in athletics for the remainder of the year. He has left a fine record, and we wish him success in his future work. Favorite Diversion-Flirting with three girls at once. Record-Senior Play C435 Interclass Basketball C3-435 Assembly Chairman C435 Soccer C435 Athletic Council C435 Student Council C435 Debating Club C435 Editor-in-Chief of Elm C435 Class Night Exercises C435 L. W. L. W. C3-43. MARY KATHERINE PRACON ......... ..tiMARY,, A maiden never boldg of spirit so still and quiet that her motion blushed al herself. Mary is another quiet member of our Senior Class. She has been a member of the Glee Club Cl-2-3-43. She won a speed test pin in typewriting. Mary is going into business next year, and we certainly wish her the best of success. Favorite Diversion-Minding her own affairs. FREDERICK JAMES WELTON ........ HJILILIYU ' With a giggle that was childlike and bland. Through our sacred portals of learning stole Jimmy of the soulful eyes. He's been here only two years, but that has been long enough for him to make a record. We wish him the best of luck at Worcester Tech. Favorite Diversion-Acting as self-delegated member to various committees. Record-Senior Play C435 Soccer C435 Interclass Basketball C3-435 Athletic Scholarship Society C435 member Social Activities Committee and a member of the L. W. L. W. C3-43.

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HELEN HAnLEy LITTLE .......... HELEN She cannot flatter-an honest mind and plain-she must speak truth. Although Helen never appears to hurry, she always gets there. She is noted for her noisy wit. She has a splendid record here at W. H. S., and we Seniors are proud of her. She, too, is planning to become a teacher after she leaves New Britain Normal School, We hope she will not find it difficult to keep her classes quiet. Favorite Diversion-Winsome Winning. Record-Prize Speaking C255 Democracy Club C455 Latin Club C255 Captain Volley Ball Team C455 Class President C155 Property Manager Senior Play C455 Glee Club C1-2-3-45. FREDERICK SAMUEL PRITCHARD ..,..... HPRITCIIH His words do show his wit incomparable. .X Fred is our capable joke editor. With a ready smile and a ready joke, our Fred blushes his way through school. He is planning to go to Northeastern. He has our heartiest wishes for a successful career in his blessed radio. Favorite Diversion-Radio. Record-Class Treasurer C2-3-455 Soccer C455 Baseball C455 Elm Board C2-3-455 Debating Club C455 Latin Club C255 Athletic Council C35. BARBARA ALICE WELLS ,......... Bon She picked out something out of everything she read. Bob is our literary light. She is a good sport and takes more than her share of teasing. We hope she does as well-minus the teasing-at Oberlin. Good luck to you, Bob. Favorite Diversion-Arguing. c Record-Treasurer Latin Club C255 Senior Play C455 Elm Board C455 Volley Ball C455 Glee Club Cl-2-455 Debating Club C45. MARY DENNIS ........... MARvl' Your gentleness shall force more than your force shall move us to gentlenessf' Mary is quiet, but she works hard. She is a loyal worker, and we are proud to call her a member of the Senior Class. She has been in our Glee Club for her entire four years. Mary will certainly be a success in business. Our sincere wishes go with her. Favorite Diversion-Studying. GEORGE SAVOY ........... DUKE Self-love is not so 'vile a sin as self-neglect. Duke transferred from H. P. H. S. He has long been an object of envy among the fellows just starting to shave. Duke plans to take up aviation5 we hope he doesn't fall in that as often as he does for the girls, Favorite Diversion-Punctuality CP5. Record-Basketball C3-455 Baseball C455 Soccer C3-455 Glee Club C455 Debat- ing Club C455 Advertising Manager Senior Play C45. EDNA JAMES ........... 'LEDDIEU Bye and bye is easily said. As happy as she is lovable is our golden haired Eddie. Not much noise but plenty of IU, describes her perfectly-ask Duke.l' She was a member of the Girls' Glee Club C1-25, and has served on many of our committees. She would be an asset to any business, and with one loud shout W. H. S. says Goodbye and good luck too-Eddie? Favorite Diversion-History. DOROTHY LOUISE WICKSTRAND ........ Dorn Gentle thou art, and therefore to be won. Although Dot has been with us only a short time, she has given us a sam- ple of the excellent work she did at Hartford High. Dot is pretty, quiet, and efficient,-three things that are necessary for success in the business world. The glass of '28 gives her a cheery Goodbye and Goodluck as she steps forth into usiness. -v l 4

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RICHARD HUCIHES .......... UDICKU As full of spirit as the month of May Dick looks like a meek little ladg but he is one of the wittiest in our class. He often averts the teacher's wrath by a clever bit of repartee. We wish you all kinds of success in business, Dick. Favorite Diversion-Wise-cracking. Record-Stage Manager Senior Play5 Democracy Club C435 Debating Club C435 Business Manager of Elm C435 Interclass Basketball C3-435 Class Night Exercises. ALBERT LYMAN Jonxsox ....... . . HYUINIPU Men of jew 'words are the best men. Good old Yump is everyone's friend. His name is often seen on the honor roll, and he is always ready to aid us with our knotty Physics problems. His hobby is radio, and Yump sure knows his radio. With his transmitter, 1-ALd, he has communicated with the MacMillan expedition in the Arctic. We know Yump will succeed in life, and he has the best wishes of the class of '28. Favorite Diversion-Radio. AGNES ROGALLA .......... 'tAGNEs I have heard of the lady, and good 'words went with her name. Agnes came to us in our Junior year from H. P. H. S. Her quiet manner in our class is a boon-she helps to allay the noise made by some less thoughtful Seniors. She has taken many typewriting honors this year and has represented Wethersfield in the state contest at Bridgeport. The best wishes of our class go with her as she goes out into the business world. Favorite Diversion-Typing. RTTTH KELLooc TOWNE ...... . . . Boo Modest as a violet. We are proud of 'tBoo, the fair one of the Seniors. She has always done her best for dear old W. H, S., and we know that she will be missed next year when she trots off to New Britain Normal. Best o' luck! Offhand Ruth who was the young man I saw you with last night Favorite Diversion-Being pleasant. Record-High Honor C235 Class Secretary C235 Glee Club C235 French Club C235 Latin Club C235 Student Council C435 Elm Board C2-3-435 Prophecy in Commencement C43. P v 7 BURTON WEsLEv WooLLEY, JR ......... Bum Fortune and 'victory sit on thy helm! Burt has done more for W. H. S, than any other member of our Class. He has worked hard and accomplished much. We hope he does as well at Northeastern. Favorite Diversion-Acting as assistant secretary to the Principal! Record-Class President C3-435 Vice-President and President of the Student Council C3-435 High Honor Student C235 Senior Play C435 Basketball C435 Baseball C3-435 Soccer C435 Debating Club C435 Athletic Council C335 Elm Board C3-435 Junior Athletic Manager C335 Athletic Scholarship Society C435 member of L. W. L. W. C3-43. FREDERICK CLARENCE Booru ......... 'AFREDD The Lord that hath made you fair hath made you good. The Adonis of the class, but girl-shy. Fred has been having a difficult task keeping out of the hands of the girls. They simply won't let him alone. Favorite C?3 Diversion-Avoiding girls. Record-Glee Club C1-235 Democracy Club President C435 Athletic Manager C435 Athletic Council C435 Democracy Club Play.