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YEAR BOOK COMMITTEEStanding—Louis Brandely, Editor in Chief and Business Manager; MaryMeissl, Dains Barton. Sitting—Lois Doolittle, Anne Kuhn, Olive Carter.


FOREWORD

In compiling this Class Book, the Editors of the Class of 1923, aim to

make it a souvenir of the four years of High School life. Student days

are ever sunny; hence the jovial spirit which prevades the "Memento."

To all who have so willingly and generously helped in preparing this book,

we, the Editors, render thanks.


To Harold Hannon Wright, Principal of the Baldwin School, 1919-

1921, who, by the strength of his courage, the intensity of his loyalty,

and the largeness of his vision, inspired us with new vitality and new

purposes, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-Three dedicates

this book, the record of its four years of High School Life.


HAROLD HANNON WRIGHTYale College B. A.

Principal of Baldwin School 1919-1922


GORDON C. SWIFT

Superintendent of Schools, Yale College B. A., Teachers' College M. A.

Board of Education

Miss Carrie Bush Mr. Fletcher Judson

Mrs. Alexander Campbell

Mr. Arthur Hickcox

Mr. N. B. Hobart

Mr. William H. Jones

Mr. John Lynch

Mr. William Smith

Mr. Daniel G. Sullivan

Millicent E. Austin—Secretary to Superintendent.


WILLIAM R. COOK

Clark University B. A., Principal of Baldwin School (1922-1923)Mr. Cook has been with us this year and we all appreciate his splendid

work and co-operation.

Miss Marion Clarke—Instructor in Domestic Science

Mrs. Sarah Deeley—Instructor in Arts

Alfred R. Deland—Instructor in Science

Miss Louise G. Fenton—Instructor in Mathematics

Miss Marjorie Hitchcock—Instructor in English and Economics

Miss Mylene Johnson—Instructor in Music

Miss Wilna Marshall—Instructor in English and French

Miss Edith Robinson—Instructor in History

John F. Ryan—Instructor in Latin and French

Miss Marjorie Turner—Instructor in Commercial Work


Seniors


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SENIOR CLASS W. H. S. 1923.


CLASS ROLL

Atwood, Dudley Woodbridge

Barton, Dains Watson

Brandely Louis Francis

Briggs, Alice Mary

Bronson, Frona Agnes

Cadwallader, Jean

Carter, Olive

Davis, Miriam Rebecca

Deschene, Eugene Francis

Doolittle, Lois Magee

Eriksson, Harriet Marie

Eustace, Mary Veronica

Goldstein, Lillian

Harper, Ethelyn Laverne

Johnson, Elsie Frances

Kuhn, Anne

FORMER MEMBERS

Lund, Theodore Roosevelt

Marchukaitis, John P.

McCleary, Harold Cunningham

McGough, Anna Frances

McGowan, Alice

Meissl, Mary Louise

Minor, Ames Truman

Peck, Joyce Barbara

Potter, Ruth Esther

Ranslow, Edward Gillette

Ransom, Hazel M.

Roberts, Howard Carleton

Stephens, Gertrude Wilson

Thompson, Elizabeth Guion

Verpillot, Renold Alfred

Abbott, LoisAnderson, MargaretBrandemeyer, MarieBronson, ButlerBurns, MadelineCole, Pearl RoyceDuval, DesmondFeld, MarthaFerry, HelonGarber, BerthaGovang, DanielGrahame, Florence

Logue, Alice

Ney, Charles

O'Conner, Henry

Ross, LylaSvhlasney, JosephineShaw, GeorgeSullivan, HenryThompson, JosephTurnquist, AstridWetmore, ArthurVerba, Gerald


SENIORS

Class Officers

President,

Vice-President,

Secretary,

Treasurer,

Valedictorian,

Salutatorian,

Class Honors.

Dudley Atwood

John Marchukaitis

Lois Doolittle

Anthony Roberts

Lois Doolittle

Ruth Potter

Class Motto

Truth, Honor and Knowledge

Vera, Honor et Scientia

Class Flower

Lily of the Valley

Class Colors

Green and White

Honor Pupils 85% and Above

Lois Doolittle Ethelyn Harper

Ruth Potter Mary Eustace

Mary Meissl Anne Kuhn

Dudley Atwood Alice Briggs

Jean Cadwallader Harriet Erikson

John Marchukaitis


FRESHMAN YEAR

On September 5, 1919, an anxious crowd of sixty boys and girls as-sembled in Rooms 9-10-11, ____to have conferred upon them the high honorof being Freshmen in the W. H. S. We were heartily received by ourfriends and Principal Harold Wright.

The first few days went by quickly, and after we became accustomedto our schedule and the routine of high school life, we held our firstclass meeting- under the supervision of our section-room teacher, MissLouise G. Fenton. The following officers were elected: President, FrancisDeschene; Vice-President, Henry Sullivan, who because of his removalfrom town, was succeeded by Dudley Atwood; Secretary, Lois Doolittle;and Treasurer, Anthony Roberts.

With our officers at hand, our first class party at Community Hall,early in the Fall, started us on our social activities The party was a greatsuccess, not only as far as the entertainment and refreshments were con-cerned, but what a crowd we had!

Among other items of interest, we won the first prize for selling thegreatest number of B B. tickets. The prize, yes it was some prize, waspresented to us in the "Old gymn" by Messrs. Keilty and Hickox. A cheapwindmill and cart! What a blow!

When the snow came, we topped things off with a sleight ride to Beth-lehem. How exciting! It was a beautiful night, too!

Next came the A. A. party. No one could play an instrument, butmusical talent didn't stand in the way so we headed the bill with a "JazzBand." Verpillot didn't wait for the "Overture," but headed the gangoff the stage, banging the drum with violence. Remember the quartet;Roberts, Govang, Pete Lund and Seymour ? Yes, and they were good, too!For all our efforts and foolishness, we received second prize.

It was now drawing near the end of the year. The Seniors, the Classof 1920, were to leave us, so we gave a party in their honor.

It was now time for examinations and we were no longer "Grassy"Freshmen, but "Sassy" Sophomores.

"That's all there is; there is no more."


SOPHOMORE YEAR

Class Officers

President, Harold McCleary Secretary, Lois Doolittle

Vice-President, Anthony Roberts Treasurer—F. Deschene

After an enjoyable vacation, a group of 43 Sophomores, assembled inRoom 10 with Miss Fenton, our friend and room-teacher.

This year proved to be even more interesting than the former one.We started off by holding a Class Hike, October 9, to the "WatervilleCaves." With occasional parodies by Govang and his fellow singers and afew narrow escapes from sliding off the side of the mountain, we all en-joyed a real good hike. "Hot Dogs," "Sandwiches," "Marshmallows" and"Pop Corn." Oh, what feelings! After a few wild games of "Button, But-ton, who's got the Button?" or "Puss in the Corner," we journeyed home-ward on two foot power.

The track meet was the first athletic event. This was held at Litch-field. Ginger, it was cold that day! McCleary, our athlete, who won abanner for our class in the track meet for the All W. H. S., brought homehonors for us from Litchfield.

Another hike was called for one Sunday in October, but only a smallnumber were courageous. Over to Black Rock we hiked, full of pep andfun. Remember the pumpkin pie that McCleary donated. Marchukaitiswas threatened with it several times.

From hikes, we were directed to a class party, October 29, in Commu-nity Hall. As usual we had a large number, both invited and uninvitedguests. A good time for all!

As an innovation, our class won the large banner for selling the great-est number of basketball tickets under the direction of Barton and Rans-low.

The snow and ice didn't interfere with our fun. January 25, a bittercold night welcomed a crowd of would-be skaters on the Oakville pond.

Time passed along and it was getting to be an old story. Anotherclass party, April 22, went off with a bang!

Examinations were drawing nearer and nearer, and we all had hopesof becoming "Famous Juniors."


JUNIOR YEAR

Class Officers

President, Francis Deschene Secretary, Lois Doolittle

Vice-President, J. Marchukaitis Treasurer, A. Roberts

On September 7, a crowd of Jolly Juniors assembled in Room 11, andunder the leadership of our Class Officers, and Miss Fenton, we launchedinto another year of High School life.

0! What a year! The Seniors, thinking that we were ornamenta-tion enough for Room 11, removed our pictures and paintings and placedthem in Room 12, after an uproar of protest, the pictures were replaced.

There was music in the air—a Corn Roast! Why certainly!—Sep-tember 19, at Leatherman's Cave! Most of the Juniors walked over, butMinor, with his famous "Wildfire," rode over, accompanied by a few ofthe fair sex. Corn, frankfurts, pickles and rolls were on the "MenuCard." After a few games, we headed toward home.

As Coue' would say, "Every year, in every way, we are getting bet-ter," so we can say this in track. McCleary won honors in track meet,Litchfield, October 8, while Harriet Eriksson and Mary Eustace broughthome points for the girls.

Time drifted along and we were soon back on a social plane. Theclass party, held November 19 at Community Hall, went off with such abang that we soon after gave a public dance which was a social ratherthan a financial success.

There was a lack of leadership in school-spirit and athletics. Weneeded another leader like Debby Hickcox to wake us up into action.

However, we resolved to hold our own and to enliven our spirit, whenall was shattered by the news of the illness of Mr. Wrig-ht. We shall neverforget his splendid work.

The duties of Principal were given temporarily to Miss Bull. Mrs.Henry Mattoon came to the rescue of our Virgil class until Mr. Ryan re-lieved her of her duties.

The snow was packed, so January 16, a sliding party was held onBuckwheat Hill. Frona's home was the place for refreshments and awarm fire afterwards.

Weeks passed along. Graduation was on hand and it meant to us thatwe had completed three years of high school life.


SENIOR YEAR

President, Dudley Atwood Secretary, Lois Doolittle

Vice-President, John Marchukaitis Treasurer, Anthony Roberts

September 6, 1922, again welcomed the class of 1923. But what achange and surprise! Room 12 was our section room with bright, shinydesks, prophesying a bright future for us. But no!—Miss Fenton was notwith us on this day. The class instantly put in a petition and Miss Fentonbecame our room-teacher for our Senior year.

Everything went along smoothly with the usual amount of pep. Veryearly in the year a class party was held and everyone pronounced it asuccess. The waiters made sure that they had enough ice cream. Howabout it?

Soon, our class rings appeared. How important! Don't you remem-ber the day the Senior girls wore those dazzling "ear rings" and the boyswere dressed like Rudolph Valentino?"

Track was interesting most of the Seniors. At the track meet, heldin. Torrington, McCleary, Marchukaitis, Ranslow, Seymour, Eustace, Da-vis, McGowan, Eriksson and Ransom brought home glory for all.

Winter was now with us. A sleight ride to Thomaston was planned.Everything was in order for a good time, but the wind was high, and theride was called off. All were disappointed, especially Ranslow. Nevermind, Ed., you can take her for a ride in the flivver.

We decided to present a Senior play and though handicapped at firstby the lack of co-operation, "The Private Secretary," proved to be a de-lightful entertainment.

The Year Book was now the topic of interest. We all appreciate thework of Miss Fenton and the Committee in helping to publish the "Me-mento." Brandely deserves praise for his efforts.

Our social activities were at a standstill and before we could hardlyrealize it, Graduation and Class Day were near at hand.

It is interesting to know that this Senior Class, the Class of 1923, isthe largest class of the W. H. S. has ever graduated. Although we mayall scatter in different parts of the world, our high school days will bememories of the happy days we spent in the W. H. S.


MISS LOUISE G. FENTONSmith College B. A.

Miss Fenton has been our room-teacher since our Freshman year. Weall realize what our Class has accomplished through her earnest help andco-operation. "A Friend to All."

DUDLEY WOODBRIDGE ATWOOD"Dud"

Vice-President (1) Class B. B. (1)Track (4) Dramatics (4) Pres. (4)

Well, who's this with his head up, shouldersback and chest out? Why, I'm Dudley WoodbridgeAtwood. Dud hates rainy days; it takes the waveout of his hair; but he loves history, especiallywhen it is about Helen of Troy. Do you like tobowl? Yes, when I can win.

"Friends, Romans, Countrymen "


DAINS WATSON BARTON"Barton"

Year Book (4) B. B. 2nd Team (4)We couldn't have kept school without Dains.

He always took the attendance slip down-stairsevery day without fail. Dains is quiet and neversays very much, but you ought to see him at adance! Dains is an expert collector. Dains hasdone his part for our "Year Book."

"Eat, drink and be merry, but slow up on theeating."

LOUIS FRANCIS BRANDELY"Soup" "Frog"

Dramatics (4) Year Book (4)Hello, Soup ! Never mind ! After three years

of sleeping, Louis has awakened. He has beendoing his part all the Senior year. Great creditis due him for his faithfulness in the Senior playand his efforts in carrying out the Senior YearBook.

"He has awakened from the dead."

ALICE MARY BEIGGSGlee Club (4)

"Are you going tonight?" "No, I have otherplans," to use Alice's pet expression. Alice be-came one of our number at the beginning of ourSophomore year. She was then shy and blush-ing, but now she has changed, due to the knocksof this cruel, cruel world. Alice has been veryfaithful to the Glee Club this year. Her favoritesong is "When Johnny comes marching out." Oh,Alice, they say that aluminum is a goo 1 reducingagent.

"There is a reason for everything."

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FRONA AGNES BRONSON"Funny" "Lub"

Glee Club '2-3 Orchestra '23Any day, anywhere, anytime, you can always

hear Frona saying, "No, I won't do it, so there!!"Frona has put fur on her shoes, in order to recallher brilliant remark in her Sophomore year aboutGurth's fur costume. Her favorite pastime is,Oh, man—oh, man—oh, mandolin.

"If somethin' ain't wrong, tain't ricdit."

JEAN CADWALLADER"Jennie"

Glee Club (4)"Deb was won by a winsome girl,

And won in a winning way,For she was the "girl" of Cutler Street,

And he was the man of the day."Jean is going to leave us soon. We are all very

sorry to have the Venus of our class desert us inthis fashion. Jean has always done her "bit" inour class affairs. Good luck to you!

"Handsome is as handsome does."

OLIVE CARTER"Ollie"

B. B. (1-2-3-4) Glee Club (4)Dramatics (4)

Ha! Ha ! "Ollie." A winning personality haswon her many friends. One thing is certain tous all—she prefers playing B. B. to studying"Economics'.' Oh, yes, Ollie enjoys entertainingSunday afternoon callers.

"A smile that would beguile."

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MIRIAM REBECCA DAVIS"Davie" "Shrimp"

B. B. (1-2-3-4) Track (4)"Take her off!" "Prold her or she'll kill some-

one." This is not a crowd watching a wild ani-mal, they are just watching Davie play B. B.Miriam sure "treats 'em rough" when she playsbasketball, but underneath this rough exteriorthere is a kind an dgenerous heart, which is oftenlost to handsome college boys;

"Precious things come in small packages."

EUGENE FRANCIS DESCHENE"Frank" "Frog"

Pres. (1) Treas. (2) Pres. (3) Dramatics (4)Vice President A. A. (3)

Frank is a ladies' man. His favorite color isBrown. In fact he is never so "Glad'ys (when)Brown is around. Frank is fond of all kinds ofpuffs, powder puffs and cream puffs, not to men-tion his special favorite—a quiet puff between per-iods. He is known for his intellectual and philo-sophical knowledge.

"Never put off 'till tomorrow what can be putoff 'till the day after tomorrow."

LOIS MAGEE DOOLITTLE"Bob"

Sec. (1-2-3-4) Glee Club (4) Orchestra. (2-3-4)Year Book (4)

Lois is our class model although she doesn'tlaugh and talk as much as eo^e of us do, Loisknows more and we ought to follow her exam-ple. She is always at work no matter what hap-pens. She is very good in writing English com-positions especially the one for the new HighSchool. Lois is very ford of loaning her hat onSrnday evening. Ask Carleton!

"No equal to be found."


HARRIET MARIE ERIKSSON"Erik"

B. B. (3-4) Track (3-4)"Erik" is a product of Bethlehem. Her former

training on the farm put Harriet in trim for cen-ter of the B. B. team. Harriet enjoys walkingon Sunday afternoons, but not when she falls overrocks. Beware, Harriet, leave the camera at home.Harriet was planning to go to "Wes"-lyan, butnow it's New London.

"Always Reliable."

MARY VERONICA EUSTACE"Murray" "Useless"

B. B. (3-4) Track (3-4) Glee Club (4)Capt. of B. B. (4) Mgr. of Track (4)

"Now, Mary, don't be so rough!" You would-n't think that of Mary, if you saw her playingbasketball. Mary plays a clean, fast game, not forgrand stand. Mary always knows her lessons, al-though she is the class baby; but then, childrenstay home nights. Never mind, Mary got out lastP allowe'en.

"Fight and Mary fights with you. She's youngbut mighty."

LILLIAN GOLDSTEIN"Lily"

Glee Club (4)Lillian said good-bye to us before we finished

our grammar studies and hello as we began ourSenior year. Ask Lily any shorthand outline andshe can tell you what it is. At last Miss Turnerhas met her match, for our 1923 prodigy can readshorthand through the cover of the book. Lilyis always cheerful.

"And then she talked, ye gods, how she talked!"


ETHELYN LAVERNE HARPER"Harp"

Ethel lives in Chemistry Labratory, learningthe formulae for fun. When she's amid thefumes, this promising young chemist is very seri-ous, but when she isn't, ask anvone in the ehe.nis-try class; they'll tell you surprising things! Oh,yes, and if you want to see Ethelyn's complexionin full bloom, ask her about the day she went up-town in "knickers."

"Will I do it; dare I do i t?"

ELSIE FRANCES JOHNSON"Newsie"

Glee Club (4)Elsie has been with us since our Sophomore

year. She got as far as the door, but was ratherafraid of us, but finally got up nerve enough toenter, however. We think of Elsie as being quietand demure when in school, always studying andminding her own business. But you should seeher in church. Elsie i.-l:s on the < ) men the^e.She is also very fond of vising perfume.

"Still water runs deep."

ANNE KUHN"Princess Anne"

Glee Club (4) Year Book (4)Anne is one of those tall blondes who usnallv

make their mark in the world. At least Annehas her Mark made already. Of ccnrse MVkisn't to blame; who wouldn't fall for a tall grace-ful blonde with nice blue eves. At last year'sqraduation Anne received a Caroent°r's Mark.Hot Dog! Never mind Anne it's alright! Weall an1 reflate Anne's work in connection wi>,h theYear Book.

"Mrp'ks have decreased in val"e Iv t̂ rot forA^ne "


THEODORE ROOSEVELT LUND"Pete''

Interelass B. B. Dramatics (4)They say "Still waters run deep," but bow do

noisy waters run ? When it comes to deep thought,Pele is immuned, except when he is dreaming ofpitching for the Brasscos, or when lie is laboring-over some joke. Pete is an excellent actor, a sec-ond "Al Jolson." proved to us by the Senior play.Pete's favorite song is "Oh, where, oh where, ismv wad of gum?"

JOHN p. MARCHITKAITIS"Marchie" "Johnny"

B. B. (1-2-3-4) Basketball (4) Treas.A. A. (4)V. Pres. (3-4) Dramatics (4) Track (4)

Pupils of W. . S. are noted for their laziness,and finding it difficult to articulate John's lastname, 1 e is 1-rown to rs as March. We all like

John. He comes from the little town of Bethle-hem. March, looks like a regular son of Mars inthat basketball suit. John is known for his sin-cerity. Is he easily vanv-ed . Oh, go on!

"Honestv is the best policy."'

HAROLD CUNNINGHAM McCLEARY"Nick" "Cleary"

B. B. (1-2-3-4) Baseball (1-2-3-4) Track (2-3-4)Football (1) Class Pres. (2) Capt. of B. B (4)

Capt. of Baseball (3-4)"Nick" is our class athlete; being a splendid

shortstop, an'1 a cracker jack as center on a basket-ball floor. Whenever a little pep was needed onthe bases, or a clean single, Nick was risrht there.Nick has a habit of bein°~ stubborn and wants hisown way, but he'll prow up some r1av. "Howabo-t tl'« "R. B. «ri+, Nick?"

"Plav fair. Play to win !"


ANNA FEANCES McGOUGH"Mac"

Bang! up goes the desk-lid. "Who's got mybook? Don't talk to me, I'm busy." This isAnna. You think she is in one place and youcome to find out she's miles away. Anna has herblue spells, but they don't last long. No matter'what you say to her she always has a ready an-swer. Any time you're pining for some fun justgo and see Anna. She's brimming over with it.You can tell that by the very way she walks.

"I'm especially fond of Teddy-Bears."

ALICE McGOWAN"Al"

B. B. (1-2-3-4) Track (3-4) Glee Club (4)"Al" surprised us Senior year by showing up

with her shining golden licks (see any poet)bobbed. She surprised us again when she firstappeared with glasses, a perfect Harold Lloyd.AI's favorite .subject is Economics.

"Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weepand—aw say, never mind about that!"

MARY LOUISE MEISSL"Marie"

Glee Club (4) Year Book (4)Don't bother to look things up in a dictionary!

Ask Mary—she's an information bureau when itcomes to any possible question concerning Eng-lish, or French. Her appreciation of languagesis as hearty, as her criticism of it is keen. Be-neath Marjr's dignity, and her quietness, there isa friendly, responsive heart. Indeed, if you werea friend of hers, this would soon be proved toyou. Please solve the mystery of L. Y. betterknown to us all as "Gray Eyes."

"Study first, play afterwards."


AMES TRUMAN MINOR"Amos"

B. B. 2nd Team (4)Ames is best described as "more massive than

lean." You must know he is one of those "big-bugs" that buzz down from Bethlehem everymorning. (Minor was asked to be the tailor inour play, but he did not seem thrilled at the ideaof cutting coats.) Minor himself admitted thathe was often nervous when home on Friday forfear someone might mistake him for a fish." Doyou wonder?

"Eat and grow fat."

JOYCE BARBARA PECK"Joyous"

Glee Club (4) Dramatics (4)"Mornin' everybody. Did you do your Eng-

lish?" We are now about to introduce our "Classi-cal soloist," who devotes a great deal of her timestudying the may, trying to locate Mount T-Terman."Joyous" did her bit in the Senior play. "Joyous"has won the friendship of all her classmates, andwe wish her the best of luck with her vocal talents.

Her motto is: "Always be Earl(e) !"

RUTH ESTHER POTTER"Rufus"

B.B. Sub (4) Dramatics (4)"Come, pensive maid, devout and pure,

Sober, steadfast and demure."That is what Ruth brings to your mind when

you first meet her. But under all ther is a sparkof mystery. Ruth loves to "gaze!" Why ? Ifyou can't appreciate French poetry, ask Ruth tohelp you out. Ruth portrayed the part of thelandlady in the Senior play very cleverly.

"Still water runs deep."

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EDWARD GILLETTE RANSLOW"Ed" "Trotsky"

Interclass Basketball (3-4) Track (4)"Champion Ticket Seller"

Want to buy a ticket ? That's Ed's password.Ed is nevr known to shirk when it comes to sell-ing tickets. What is his name, did you ask?E. Gillette Ranslow, and don't you forget it!Never irind, Ed, a Gillette is a good razor, isn't

it? Ed is very ambitious and we expect to seehim Prc.-ident of the United States some day.Ed's motto is:

'•'He who hedtates is lost."

HAZEL M. RANSOM"Witch Hazel"

Glee Cilub (4) Track (3-4)Hazel dates in our lives from our Sonhomore

year. She's ambitious and studious—there's nodoubt about it. It was always Hazel who knewthe catchy shorthand translation and brought ar-ticles to each and every class to belp in the gen-eral interest. She has a fondness for lonely roa-1s.front car-seats, and especially for hotels, particu-larly The ''Elton." Brt she's a good sport and wewish her the best of luck.

"Patronize the "Elton."

ANTHONY EUGENE ROBERTS"Tony"

Treas. (1-3-4) V. Pres. (2) Pres. A. A. (4)Interclass Basketball (4) Track (2)

Look out for that fellow, he's the male vamp ofthe W. F . S. '23. Tony thinks that the NewYork Toggery has the latest style in men's fur-nishings. His hair is combed back as slick asValentino's and he dances quite superbly. Tonymakes very nice little impromptu speeches atthe A. A. and class meetings, but the Senior Playdidn't interest him.

"Silence is golden."


HOWARD CARLETON SEYMOUR"Si"

Dramatics (4) Track (4) Interclass B. B. (4)"Si" may sound farmer-like but our "Si" is

far from it. Just think how he won the secondprize in the D. A. R. contest of last year. Butonce, in a race, the tortoise beat him as in thefamous fable. How about the fat man, "Si?"We shall always remember "Si" for the wonderfulwork in the Senior play. "Si" and "Pete" arepals, and have enjoyed their High School days.

"What some people don't know, wo'nt hurtthem."

GERTRUDE WILSON STEPHENS"Gert"

Glee Club (4)Listen ! What's that noise ? Oh ! that's only

Gert coming into class and gently placing herbooks on the desk. Did you ever go to the Palacewhen Gert wasn't there ? Her ambition is to makea new dictionary, her indoor sport — slammingdoors. The Economics class is seriously consid-ering taking up a collection for a "Hair DressingCorner" for Gert's special benefit.

"My favorite bok is "Patsy."

ELIZABETH GUION THOMPSON"Libby" "Woozie" "Betty"

Dramatics (4)Libby is always interesting. Where there is lots

of talking and noise, there you will find her. 'Tissaid that Libby is quite fond of the letter "B,"but that's all off, oh is it? Well, Libby was al-ways escorted home after play rehearsals. Libbyhas quite a little talent in art and poetry andshe has succeeded in entertaining the jrowd.

"With mirth and laughter."


RENOLD ALFEED VERPILLOT"Verp" "Hector"

Mgr. Basketball (4) Baseball (3-4) B. B. (2-3-4)"Now, you do this kid and I'll do that," is

Verp's motto. Verp. was Manager of B. B. thisyear. Never mind, Verp made the First CountyTeam. But once, yes once, this man failed to playhis part. Verp's favorite indoor sport is opening,not closing doors.

"Whistle, if you want me, dear."

CLASS STATISTICSBrightest girl—L. Doolittle.Brightest boy—D. AtwoodThe Most: Popular girl, H. Eriksson; Popular boy, A. Roberts; In-

terested in class, L. Brandley; Cheerful, A. McGowan; Con-scientious, M. Meissl; Absent minded, E. Harper; Industriousgirl, M. Meissl; Industrious boy, A. Roberts; Sarcastic, F. Bron-son; Sincere, J. Marchukaitis; Conceited, D. Atwood.

Best looking girl—J. Cadwallader.Best looking boy—A. Roberts.Best girl athlete—M. Eustace.Best boy athlete—H. McCleary.Wittiest girl—A. McGough.Wittiest boy—T. Lund.Nerviest girl—F. Bronson.Nerviest boy—R. Verpillot.Politest boy—J. Marchukaitis.Class musician—L. Doolittle.Class dude—A. Roberts.Class heavyweights—McGowan and Atwood.Champion ticket seller—E. Ranslow.Class baby—M. Eustace.Class poet—M. Meissl.Favorite sport—Basketball.Favorite amusement—Chewing gum.Quietest—E. Johnson.Best bluffer—A. Minor. :Fashion plate—0. Carter.Noisest girl—G. Stephens.Noisest boy—R. Verpillot.


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FRESHMAN CLASS

Class Officers

President,Vice-PresidentTreasurer,Secretary,

Allen, JamesAlford, RuthAnderson, ViolaAspinall, DorothyBanker Mir.amBarnes, RussellBrandely, RalphBrown, RaymondClark, MaryDaniels, ElizabethDayton, BemiceDecker, GordonDeschino, DoraDowney, JamesEdwards, RoseEricson, FlorenceFarrell, GraceFarrell, HelenFeld, PaulFlanagan, GeorgeFlynn, GeraldGlover, WilliamGoodwin, DorothyGrabow, EvelynHall, HarrietHallaway, CharlotteHig-gins, Evelyn

Truman LewisWilliam Glover

Bernice DaytonFranklin Painter

Members

Howard, AliceJohnson, HelenKenney, MichaelLewis, TrumanLogue, HelenMain, BerniceMcCleary, MiltonMiller, GertrudeMoore, DorothyMucci, LawrenceO'Brien, DanielO'Dell, FranklinOrsino, JohnOsborn, WalterPainter, FranklinPanilatis, AgnesPerry, EdwardRansom, LeRoyRose, ViolaSimon, LouiseSpengler, PaulineStrubbell, GilbertStoddard, FannieTelash, MatildaThompson, LucyWeld, HazelWilson, Anna


SOPHOMORE CLASS

Class Officers.

President,

Vice-President,

Secretary and Treasurer

Anderson, IngeborgAnderson, JohnAtkinson, LorraineBarlow, MarionBeach, EleanorBellemore, EdwardBlanner, FrancesBlansfield, MargaretBronson, LydiaBussemey, EmileCollins, JosephConway, EverettCook, RobertDains, HarrietDoolittle, EnidDonstan, IrvingEustace, ElizabethHoffman, MarthaHull, ArleneJarlett, FlorenceLawrence, Edward

Members

John Anderson

Arthur Russell

Marjorie Wildman

LaVigne, DorisLevenherz, RoseLogue, AliceLorenson, LouisMargolin, AaronMargolin, BarnettMaxwell, LaviniaMcCusker, HughMoore, LouiseO'Donnell, EugeneQuick, ShirleyRanslow, ClintonRussell, ArthurSteiskal, HermanStoddard, CharlesSumner, LillianWaldron, FlorenceWatts, HowardWildman, MarjorieWolk, GertrudeYoung Charles


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JUNIOR CLASS

Class Officers

President,

Vice-President,

Secretary and Treasurer,

Allyn, Robert

Atwood, Marie

Besancon, Evelyn

Blanner, Dorothy

Cake, Lydia

Carpenter, Mark

Decker, Frank

Dews, Marion

Dimock, Doris

Dwyer, Catharine

Farrell, Margaret

Farrell, Wilfred

Hanning, James

Hanning, Mary

Members

Joseph Osborn

Evelyn Quick

Robert Allyn

Hunt, Ada

Johnson, Paul

Leavenworth, Jessie

Miller, Gerald

Northrup, Caroline

Osborn, Joseph

Pope, Gerald

Quick, Evelyn

Sanford, Kenneth

Ransom, Gertrude

Richards, Helen

Towle, Mildred

Wollenhaupt, Emma

Young, Anna


HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRAEarly in October, M'ss Johnson, our Music Supervisor, called together

all pupils who were interested in orchestra work. Practice was commencedand in a short time, the High School Orchestra was organized and readyfor action.

Next year will be a better and more complete year for the Orchestra,as it is hard to work under difficulties. The following are the membersof the High School Orchestra for 1922-1923: (Piano) Lois Doolittle;(Violins) Mark Carpenter and Edward Bellemore; (Mandcl.ns) FronaBronson and Arlene Hull; (Cornet) Howard Watts; (Drummer) ArthurRussell.

GLEE CLUB


GLEE CLUB

Music! Yes! Come along! Join the Glee Club! As this is the first attempt a t having a Glee Club, the pupils have worked most enthusiasti- cally. Chorus work and individual work have been developed under the able direction of Miss Johnson.

Later in the year, an Operatta, "Princess Chrysanthemum" is to be presented. As there is excellent musical material in the high school, a Glee club can be produced that will be an asset to all.

GIRLS' SENIOR ART, SEWING AND NEEDLECRAFT CLASS

Ninety-three Completed Pieces

This year, under the direction of Mrs. Deeley, the Senior Art Course has been most successful. A variety of articles, beautifully finished, are examples of the careful work of the girls. Blouses, yokes, luncheon sets, dresses, scarfs, aprons, table-runners and covers, beads, boudoir caps and other needlework articles have been made.

The following girls were members of the class: Frona Bronson, Mary Eustace, Lillian Goldstein, Ethlyn Harper, Elsie Johnson, Anne Kuhn, Alice McGowan, Joyce Peck, Hazel Ransom and Gertrude Stephens.

Much credit is due Mrs. Deeley for her work.


FAMILIAR FACES

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Athletics


ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONPresident, A. Roberts (1923) Vice-President, J. Osborn (1924)

Secretary and Treasurer, John Marchukaitis (1923)The Athletic Association of the W. H. S. was organized by the mem-

bers of the High School for the purpose of developing athletics in the HighSchool. This association withits laws and by-laws, aims to control andpromote athletics.

This year, the A. A. has been very successful, having 161 memberswho have supported it very well financially, enabling the High School toexcel in sports this year as never before.

Representing the Seniors, we hope that the members of the HighSchool will support the A. A. in years to come as they have this year. Wewish to thank, in behalf of the entire High School, the students and towns-people for their generous support.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

ALFRED R. DELANDBucknell University B. A.

Coach Deland, through his unselfish efforts, has developed winningteams. Up to date, eight "Championships" speak of his able instruction.


MANAGERS AND CAPTAINS OF SPORTS


BOYS' TRACKMarchukaitis, Sanford, McCleary, Capt., Anderson

Ranslow, Donstan, Atwood, PainterLewis, Harming, Seymour, Miller


BOYS' TRACK

This year, many boys reported for Fall practice and the rivalry waskeen, especially among the younger boys. Deland, our athletic coach, de-veloped a winning team.

On October 29, 1922, both the boys' and girls' track teams entered theLitchfield County Y. M. C. A. Track Meet in Torrington. Other teams en-tering were: Terryville, Thomaston, New Milford, Roxbury, Washingtonand Woodbury. As usual our teams proved to their opponents that theywere still superior, and brought back the much coveted "Track Cup."

The record of the participants is as follows:Class C

McCleary—1st place, 100 yd. dash; 1st, high jump; 3rd, R. B. jump; 3rd,shot put; 1st, 14 mile relay.

Osborn—2nd. place, 100 yd. dash; 4th, R. broad; 1st, V^mlie relay.Marchukaitis—4th place, 12 lb. shot put; 1st, Vo mile relay.Atwood—4th place, mile run.

Class BAnderson—4th place, 75 yd. dash; 3rd, 8 lb. shot; 1st, 440 relay; 1st, i/k

mile relay.Sanford—2nd, 75 yd. dash; 1st, running broad; 1st, 440 relay; 3rd, run-

ning high; 4th, 8 lb. shot.Painter—Decker( Mgr.) 1st, 440 relay.Ranslow—1st, 440 relay.

Class A

Miller—2nd, baseball throw; 4th, 220 relay.Seymour—Hanning—4th, 220 relay.Lewis—4th, 220 relay.Donston—4th, 220 relay.

j. The Relay Teams of both Class B. and Class C won first place. ClassC. Relay Team included McCleary, Anderson, Marchukaitis, and Osborn,while Ranslow, Decker, Anderson, and Sanford represented Class B. RelayTeam.

This year has been the most successful year in the history of thissport. We hope that in years to come that more interest will be shownbecause of the splendid showing of the track teams of 1922 and 1923.


GIRLS' TRACK

Captain—Harriet Eriksson Manager, Mary Eustace

When school opened in September, an immediate call for track candi-dates was issued. As usual the girls responded in large numbers and byfaithful practice under the efforts of Coaches Fenton and Deland, the bestgirls' track team of the Litchfleld County League was developed.

Great interest was shown in track meet and the girls' track teamwas the proud scorers of 371/2 points of the 85V2 points which made Wa-tertown High again the Litchfield County Champions and which put thetrack cup in our possession for another year/

The following girls were chosen to represent the W. H. S. at the trackmeet which was held in Torrington, October 12, 1922.

Class ADorothy Aspinall—Baseball throw; 1, 2 and 3 places in Classes A, B, C.

Total of 9 points.Helen Johnson—Baseball throw; 3rd place Class A. 50 yard dash, first

place Class A. Total 7 points.

Mary Banning—50 yard dash, second place. Total 3 points.

Class BF. Blanner, D. Blanner, L. Bronson, Lydia Cake—R. B. jump, third place,

2 points, M. Davis, H. Richards.

Class CIngeborg Anderson—75 yard dash, second place Class C; R. B. jump tied

with Anderson of New Milford for fourth place Class C. Total 31/2points.

Harriet Eriksson—Mary Eustace—75 yard dash, 3rd place Class C, R. B. jump, first place,

Class C. Total 8 points.Alice McGowan—Hazel Ransom—

Much credit is due to the relay teams of Classes B and C whichbrought home both second places. Those in Class B team were H. John-son, D. Blanner, F. Blanner, M. Hanning. And in Class C. Eustace,McGowan, Anderson, Ransom.

By graduation H. Eriksson, H. Ransom, A. McGowan, M. Davis andM. Eustace practically all Class C, are lost, but with another faithful re-sponse to the call of track in September, '23, the Girls' Track Team of 1923can keep up the record already set by the team of 1922-23.


GIRLS' TRACKA. McGowan, H. Ransom, M. Eustace, L. Fenton, Coach; H. Eriksson, H. Richards, I. Anderson

F. Blanner, D. Blanner, L. Cake, F. BronsonM. Banning, H. Johnson, D. Aspinall, M. Davis


BOYS' BASKETBALL-FIRST TEAMAnderson, Marchukaitis, A. R. Deland (Coach), Verpillot, Donston.

Osborn, McCleary, (Capt.), Farrell


BOYS' BASKETBALL

First TeamManager—R. Verpillot Captain—H. McCleary

After a very successful season of track, the boys of the W. H. S.were anxious for the basketball season to begin. The call came, and theboy swere soon in action under the direction of Coach Deland.

The team representing W. H. S. for 1922-1923 was composed of:McCleary, center; Osborn, Anderson, Farrell, forward; Donston and Ver-pillot, guard; with Painter, Miller and Marchuaitis as subs.

Although the team lost its first game with Leavenworth with a score25-27, their spirit did not lessen, but they went forth and finished the sea-son with 100% for the league games and were declared the LitchfieldCounty Champions for 1922-1923. Out of 24 games, 18 were victories and6 defeats.

Beside the league games, the W. H. S. played a remarkably fine gamewith Taft Prep. Taft won by a small margain, 17-15.

Later the team was chosen to play at the Yale tournament. Thiswas indeed an honor, but the team met defeat with Stamford. Again, thelack of a gymnasium and athletic advantages, is the reason for such a de-feat.

The team has made an unusually fine record. McCleary, the captain,and center, proved to be the ''Man of the Hour," and with his clever allaround playing, pulled many a game to victory.

McCleary, center, and Verpillot, guard, were chosen to represent theFirst All-County Team, while Anderson and Osborn, were chosen as for-wards for the Second County Team. By graduation, McCleary, Verpillotand Marchukaitis will be lost, but there are bright hopes for the futureteam.

The record of the gamas is as follows:W. H. S.

253728232329223842391335

OpponentsLeavenworthRidgefieldAlumniNewtownTerryvilleNew MilfordWinstedAlumniSouthingtonNewtownChoate Prep.Thomaston

V2710141215

9162011173715

Individual points: McCleary, 227;69; Verpillot , 50; Donstan, 44 ; Miller,

V. H. S.153635122131342620103160

Osborn, 18216; March,

OpponentsTaft Prep.SeymourTerryvilleCrosbySeymourLitchfieldNew MilfordRidgefieldWinstedStamfordThomastonLitchfield

172622601926

92717261926

; Farrell, 88; Anderson,10; Painter, 4.


SECOND TEAM (BOYS)

Due to the large number turning out for basketball this year a secondteam was organized. This was a much better team than was expectedand proved to be a valuable asset in turning out the best basketball teamthe high school ever had as it gave the first team a hard battle at everypractice game. The second team went through the season with only onedefeat which was very good as it played against some of the fastest Juniorteams in the city of Waterbury.

The line-up was as follows: R. F. G. Miller, L. F. J. Collins, R. G. A.Minor, L. G. D. Barton, C. F. Painter. Substitutes, E. Bussemey.

The results were as follows:

W. H. S.W. H. S.W. H. S.W. H. S.W. H. S.

1321201715

CadetsLincolnAcornsEaglesBrooklyn

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Inter class Basketball

At the beginning of the basketball season, the itnerest in that sportwas so great that it was decided to form a league composed of the fourclasses of the High School. The first team men were barred from theclass teams, but they served as coaches. The teams were evenly matchedand many good games resulted.

We hope that Interclass Basketball will become an established fact inthe High School in the years to come as this year it proved a valuableasset in developing the underclass men for first team material.

The cup, provided by the four class teams, was awarded to the Jun-iors, by virtue of their hard earned victories.

The standing of the games is as follows:Class - Won Lost

Junior 11 1Senior 8 4Sophomore 4 8Freshmen 1 H ;


BOYS' BASKETBALL-SECOND TEAMMinor, Barton, Collins

Bussemey, Painter, Miller


GIRLS' BASKETBALLDeland, Coach; M. Eustace, R. Potter, H. Eriksson, A. McGowan, 0. Carter, M. Davis


GIRLS' BASKETBALL

The girls of the W. H. S. had the best basketball team this year thehigh school has ever had. Early in November the first practice was heldunder the direction of Coach Deland, and it was a banner night, as 30 ormore girls responded to the call.

With such a number to arouse competition, and with the new suits,which were very, very classy, the girls won 16 games, and lost one game.Terryville was the only team that the girls lost a game with, but later thegirls, on the Terryville floor, proved their steel and came home victorious.

The Championship of the Litchfield County fell again to our GirlChampions. Mary Eustace, deserves a great deal of credit for her earnest,loyal playing. Miss Eustace has an exceptional record for a High Schoolplayer, having- made 70 baskets this season, and having the honor of beingfirst in the lead of baskets for all the Litchfield County girl players.

For the First All-County Team, Eustace, as forward, McGowan andDavis as guards, were chosen, while in the Second All-County Team,Ericksson was chosen as center.

It is rather unusual for all the players to belong to one class. Thisyear, the Seniors hold that honor, as all the girls in the First team, in-cluding the substitutes, were Seniors. Still, with this loss in mind, thereis good material left for next year.

The record of the games is as follows:

W. H. S.963

1012103312

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OpponentsOakvilleWashingtonTerryvilleTorringtonNew MilfordAlumnaeSouthingtonWashington

Litchfield: Eustace, 131 points;

W.62

11G67138

H. S18157

2312151224

Carter, 66;McGowan, 0; '.Potter

OpponentsThomastonTorringtonTerryvilleSeymourLitchfieldNew MilfordWashington HillThomaston

Ericksson, 30; Davis, 2;, 0.

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BASEBALL

Manager—Arthur Russell Captain—Harold McCleary

Spring is here. Baseball is again welcomed by the W. H. S. athletes.This year, the spirit is ever greater and there are bright hopes for theseason.

The baseball team, through the efforts of the High School pupils inarranging a very successful Tag Day, have new suits and baseball necessi-ties. With at least 18 games on the schedule, this will be a banner year.

The material is exceptionally strong, and with McCleary, Verpillot,Marchukaitis, Osborn, Donstan, Farrel, Anderson, Sanford, Miller, Minor,Allen and Barton, the baseball cup will be ours.

The first game, April 14, was a practice game with the H. & B. SilkCo. In spite of the weather and errors, the boys played well.

Now came the banner game with Naugatuck, April 21. Although theboys thought Naugy would have the superior team, the victory was ours.McCleary, with his home run, with two men on bases, brought home thescore 15 to 5 in our favor. Never mind, Naugy, you can't beat the Water-town crew. Here's to the team!

The schedule is as follows:April 21—Naugy H. S.April 25—Wilby H. S.May 2—Litchfield H. S.May 4—New Milford H. S.May 9—Crosby H. S.May 16—Lewis H. S.May 18—Bethel H. S.May 23—Woodbury H. S.May 26—Torrington H. S.June 1—New Milford H. S.June 6—Canterbury H. S.June 12—Thomaston H. S.June 14—Thomaston H. S.

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"THE PRIVATE SECRETARY"Standing: J. Peck, T. Lund, J. Marchukaitis, F. Deschene, H. McCleary, R. Potter

Sitting: 0. Carter, D. Atwood, E. Thompson, L. Brandely, K. Sanford, C. Seymour


SENIOR CLASS PLAY

Early in the Fall, there was enthusiasm among the Seniors to presenta play. After much deliberation, "The Private Secretary" was selected,and under the able direction of Miss Marshall and the assistance of MissFenton, the play was presented April 20, at the Community theatre.

This clever three act comedy was a success and much credit is dueall the players. Francis Deschene, who was the private secretary, gave awonderful character delineation, while Louis Brandely, the irascible uncle,Theodore Lund, the tailor, gave remarkably good interpretations of theirparts. Kenneth Sanford, Dudley Atwood, Carleton Seymour, Harold Mc-Cleary and John Marchukaitis were very good in their parts. Honors fell,too, to Joyce Peck, the aunt; to Ruth Potter, the landlady; and to Eliza-beth Thompson and Olive Carter, who were typical subdebs.

We all appreciate the efforts of Louis Brandely, who worked with allhis vim to arrange a successful play. We shall never forget the willing-ness of Kenneth Sanford in assuming a part in the Senior play.

Last, but not least, is Edward Ranslow, who had charge of the tickets.To him, we render thanks, too.

The complete cast of the play is as follows:

Mr. Cattermole • • L. BrandelyDouglas Cattermole, his nephew K. SanfordRev. Mr. Spalding, the private secretary F. DescheneMr. Gibson, the tailor T. LundMr. Marshland . . . • • D. AtwoodHarry Marshland, his nephew C. SeymourEdith Marshland, his daughter 0. CarterEva Webster, her companion • •. E. Thompson

Miss Ashford J. Peck

Mrs. Stead . • • R. PotterKnox, a writ server M. McClearyServant • • • J- Marchukaitis


A POEM

Mary L. Meissl (W. H. S. 1923)Attention! Seniors of Twenty-Three!For Watertown High we'll give a cheer!Beneath her roof four years we've spent,In the pursuit of learning, ourselves have bent,We've been taught how, when and where Rome did fall,Studied English, Latin, answered the typewriter's ca:l.And now that we're to leave her, never to return,No more within her walls to study and to learn,We look back upon our four years here,With mingled feelings—a smile, a sigh, perhaps a tear.The times we've had, the games we've played,The troubles, worries and joys, have laid,Stone by stone, the foundation of our lives.

IIThrough toil and pleasure, sorrow and joy,We've come to know each other, every girl, every boy.And as the years will onward roll,And each in the world will strive for a different goal,We'll know how strongly the work we've done,Has bound us into a unit, into one.We'll be strengthened by the ideals we've made,The principles, the thoughts and the acts we've weighed.And when trials and disappointments come upon our readAnd seem to crush us with a discouraging, heavy load,The remembrance of our High School lifeWill lead us straight through the world's harsh strife.Dear Watertown High we owe much to you—From the Seniors of Twenty-three—Adieu!

Former Friends 1919-1922Miss Florence L. Bull—Instructor in EnglishMiss Cathleen Carey—Instructor in History and AlgebraMr. Ira Creelman—Instructor in French and HistoryMiss Evelyn Havican— Instructor in History and FrenchMrs. Howard Park—Instructor in HistoryMiss Alice Parmenter—Instructor in Commercial WorkMiss Clara Powell—Instructor in Commercial WorkMiss Florence Thompson—Instructor in Domestic ScienceMiss Beatrice Solgari—Instructor in ScienceHarold Hannon Wright—Principal of Baldwin School


JOKES

History Teacher—Who was the king of England at this time?Bright Sophomore—1839.

A bright Sophomore, in translating Caesar informed the class thatCaesar made heads. Mr. Wright inquired if Caesar conducted a head fac-tory.

Class Stones—Freshman Year—EmeraldSophomore Year—Soapstone 11Junior Year—GrindstoneSenior Year—Tombstone

Indoor Sports—Freshman Year—'Marbles"Sophomore Year—"Checkers"Junior Year—'"Rummy"Senior Year—"Keeping out of the corridors.

Mr. Ryan—What is a demagogue?Clever Senior: A place where me Jewish people go to church.

There was a discussion in the history class of the downfall of Napo-leon. Miss Robinson, in her haste, asked what caused the downfall ofVerpillot?

Literary Digest Class:— Mr. Brown went to Florida for the winter.He found it so warm that he sent a telegram to his wife for some lightunderwear. The telegram read S. 0. S. B. V. D. P. D. Q.

I She—Do you think it is unlucky to sit 13 at a table?I He—Yes, one time there was 13 at a table and a very pretty girl was

sitting next to me.She—And she died?He—No, I married her.

Question: Why are the Freshmen so noisy?Answer: Because they have not yet learned that children should be

seen and not heard.

Question: Why are the members of the Class of 1923 so busy?Answer: Because they make business a pleasure and pleasure their

business.


WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW

Why we can't have one session?

If the new High School will have a golf course?

Why the High School doesn't have a Beauty Parlor for girls ?What about the boys?

If John McGraw would like a few bits of advice from the W. H. S.athletes ?

If there will be courses on "Mush, its Possibilities and Limits," in theFrench class next year?

Why the Board of Education doesn't plan a trip to "California" for allthose studying Economics?

Why Pete Lund is not a good advertiser for "Wriggley's ?"

Why so many High School pupils patronize Poli's Friday afternoon?

Why Deschene wrote the Characterization of the girl with the "Brown

Eyes?"

Who put the grapes in Ed. Ranslow's desk?

If Verpillot, Minor and Roberts will have the leading parts in thedrama "It's Never Too Late To Back Out?"

Why the teachers are so fond of the "Seniors ?"

Why the efforts of the Class Photographer were not appreciated ?

If the A. A. will furnish new basketball suits for the players next

year?

Why the letter "a" is so important in a High School course? (Ans.)Because "a" is first in all; second in many; appears in lazy, and also in

at the last.


THE SENIORS' A, B, C'S

A—is for Abe—Debunker's his name,He never has missed a basketball game.

B—is for Brandely,Who writes up the news,We're thankful to say,We're not in his shoes.

C—is for Cook,Of Boston, Mass.As PrincipalHe does surpass.

D—stands for "De" our coach,Whose training is beyond reproach.

E—stands for Edward—Hickcox you knowWhose spirit endures through sun, rain, and snow.

F—is for Fenton our teacher four years,And now we must leave her we're almost in tears.

G—is for Gramp, that kindly old man,Who dusts and sweeps the best that he can.

H—stands for honor—heaping full,Which we bestow upon Florence L. Bull.

I—stands for IodineThe cure for each maladyNick took it allWe do recallWhen made in Chemistry.

J—stands for Jimmy,The Hanning so small,He was given a yeast cake,But he didn't grow tall.

K—stands for Kuhn,The typewriter queen.

L—stands for Libby,Who wrote all this verse,You look a long timeBut you couldn't find worse.

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M—stands for Marshall, ' . • :

The coach of our play,Who surely did bring usSuccess of our play.

N—should really stand for Nick, - . .Who sure in basketball turned the trick.

0—is for Osborn,Who shoots all the fouls,He always is greetedWith cheers and with howls.

P—is for Pete, ;And it is reportedHe's chewed so much gumThat his jaw is distorted.

Q—stands for QuizzSuch a bugbear it is.

R—stands for Ranslow,Who makes tickets go and the number of marbles very very,low.

S—is for suitable sanitation.This statement needs no explanation.

T—stands for Teddy,Who made our play go steady.

U—stands for UselessThe nickname of Eustace.

V—stands for Verpillot,Who always talks an awful lot.

X—is for excuses,Which never will pass,When Mister J. RyanIs teaching the class.

Y—is for You.Our reader so kind,Some fun in these verses

We hope you will find.

Z—stands for marks deserved—But only "D" and "E" are served.

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DID YOU EVER

See Pete Lund with a classy hair comb?

Ride in a jitney to the Thomaston B. B. game?

Hear Marchukaitis sing?

Hear "Fight fiercely, Watertown ?"

See Barton dance?

Notice McCleary's green neck tie?

Witness Anne and Mark in Room 11 ?

See Deschene in a hurry?

Realize how much some of the townspeople support our athletics?

Notice how quickly some of the boys develop headaches or some other

pain during noon hour?

Hear our cheers with a little pep?

Understand that without Ted Sanford, the Senior play would not

have been produced?

Notice how popular Harold Bassette is, or was, with our Senior girls?

Witness one of the famous Terryville-Watertown games?

See Ranslow trying to beat it out of school ?

Realize how glad some of the teachers will be when they bid adeiuto the Senior class ?

Attend a Town Meeting?

Pass by Gramp's Private Restaurant and long for some of his famous"Pop Corn" or "Steak" ?

Realize how much "Stationery" some of the Sophomore girls use?


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JOHN MCLEAN JR.

Watertown, Conn.

Compliments of

LOUIS KUHN

Oakville, Conn.

M. E. BRAHENCOAL AND GENERAL TRUCKING

Coal Office—Telephone 78. Trucking Office—Telephone 63-3

Watertown, Conn.

HUDSON HOSIERY COMPANY

MANUFACTURERS OF PURE SILK HOSIERY

Oakville, Conn.


MEATS AND GROCERIES

at

H. J. EVANSMy Motto—QUALITY

Main St. Watertown.

BUY at the OLD RELIABLE GROCERY Store, where you can always geta full line of Fancy Groceries and the very best Meats that

money can buy at the Lowest Prices. We always carrya full line of EARLY VEGETABLES.

W. H. JONESMain Street. Oakville

PERRY SECRETARIAL SCHOOLSteele Building, Waterbury 60 Main Street, Torrington

Tel 1248 Tel 935

The quickest and best way to increase your earning power and oppor-

tunities in the business off.ce.

Courses in Stenography, Secretaryship, Bookkeeping and Account-

ing.

DAY AND EVENING SESSIONS

"The Perry Way Means Better Pay."


D. J. HOGANGROCERIES

Butter, Eggs and Cheese—Tea and Coffee

Fancy Groceries

Main Street Oakville

FRED G. CAMPPAINTING, PAPERING

and

UPHOLSTERING

Wood Work Repairing

Oakville, Conn.

L W. DUBOISCOZY PRINT SHOP

First Class Service in General Job

Printing. Attractive Prices.

Prompt Attention.

Oakville, Conn.

T. F. MCGOWANDealer in

BOOTS, SHOES, HOSIERY AND UMBRELLAS

Agent for Everywoman Silk Hosiery

Watertown, Conn.

H. R ATWOOD

CHOICE GROCERIES, PROVISIONS AND MEATS

Main Street Watertown


"With Best Wishes To the Class of 1923"

P. B. RANDALL

POST OFFICE DRUG STORE

"The Store of Highest Quality"

Established 1842

DeForest Street Watertown

A Most Astounding Value!

GOLD-PLATED GENUINE GILLETTE SAFETY RAZOR 98c

Formerly known as the "College Set," which sold for ?6.00.

With two genuine double-edge Gillette Blades in imitation leather-covered

metal case.

Mailed to any address at

SULLIVAN, THE DRUGGISTDRUGS The Rexall Store * KODAKS


SEYMOUR SMITH & SON INC.Manufacturers of

PRUNING IMPLEMENTS, BULLRINGS and HARDWARE

SPECIALTIES

Oakville Conn.

Compliments of

JIGGER SHOPPE

Middlebury Road Watertown

Compliments of

DOOLITTLE & PUTNAM

Depot Street Watertown

B. C. ATWOODFIRE, BURGLARY AND AUTO INSURANCE

FIDELITY BONDS

"The Best at as low a price as any agency."

Post Office Building, Watertown


Compliments of

A. W. BARTON

Woodbury Road Watertown

E. S. RYAN

CHOICE GROCERIES AND MEATS

Porter Street Tel. 347 Watertown

Compliments of

WATERTOWN DRY GOODS

Main Street Watertown


Compliments of

ALFRED BRADSHAW

Oakville, Conn.

Notary Public Phone Connection

GEORGE A. BARONIANREAL ESTATE BOUGHT, SOLD AND EXCHANGED

Suite 1-2 Mullings Building

95 Bank Street Waterbury, Conn.

MAID-EN-WHITE

BETTER BATHROOM FIXTURES

Will not chip, crack, peel or discolor with

use. Guarantee tag attached to

each fixture.

THE AUTOYRE CO.Oakville, Conn.

THE MAID-EN-WHITE LINE


Compliments of

OAKTON PRESS

Oakville, Conn.

MEATS VEGETABLES

at

G. RADDIN'SMain Street Telephone 251 Oakville

GRAIN COAL HAY

WATERTOWN COOPERATIVE ASSN.

At "Lowest Prices Possible"

Depot St. Watertown

HAROLD B. LAWLORWaterbury U N D E R T A K E R Naugatuck

DAY-NIGHT. CALL FRED KEILTY

Tel Connection Pythian St.


The Photography and Electrotyping work

in this Year Book was done by

G. MATHES

We wish to express our thanks for

his good work.

The Year Book Committee.


A PERFECT MATCH

Whether you seek the limpid shades to match "les choses

intimes" or the brilliant sparkling millinery colors, you will

GET A PERFECT MATCH WITH

" SILKS 'In all branches of needlework—sewing—crochet—knitting—

embroidery—the use of Heminway silks will assure the results

hoped for.

AND THE HEMINWAY DESIGN BOOKS CONTAIN

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING SO MANY EXQUISITE AND

USEFUL ARTICLES. WRITE FOR FREE CIRCULARS.

THE H. K. H. SILK COMPANY

of New York, Inc.

120 EAST 16th. St.,

NEW YORK, N. Y.


Compliments of

THE WATERTOWN TRUST CO.

Watertown, Conn.


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