Vol. X December 16,1938 No. 2 Activities Gaining Students Meet to Form Annual Christmas Party College Camera Club To Be Held Tonight Varsity, Javees Many New Members A meeting of students interested in The Social Room Committee, with Win Over Basil photography was held in Mr. Halsey’s Elsa Lusebrink as chairman, has com­ office, Wednesday, December 7. After Participation of Students discussing various phases of photo­ pleted its plans for the Christmas party Joe Gray, Stan Ochman In Clubs Is Stressed graphy, the group decided that the aim which is to be held tonight in the col­ Star in 32-23 Victory of the club would be to obtain a pictor­ lege social room. According to the ial record of the events which occur committee, there will be games, This year, the organization of num­ throughout the year. Professor Bigs- dancing, refreshments, and fun a- The Junior College basketball team erous clubs" in various types of activi­ bee has donated his services as faculty plenty for all those who come. One of inaugurated its 1938-1939 season with ties has been accomplished by the stud­ advisor to the club. Other students the features of this annual entertain­ a victory over St. Basil Preparatory in ent body and college officials. It is a who are interested in becoming mem­ ment will be the appearance of Santa Stamford last week before 400 excited known fact that in order to obtain the bers of this organization should see Mr. Claus, who will distribute gifts to all fans by a score of 32-23. A large mem­ full enrichment and benefits which Halsey or Professor Bigsbee. The fol­ the merrymakers. The cost of this ber of students saw the game and may be derived from a college educa­ lowing students were present at the evening of pleasure is twenty-five heartily cheered the team on in their tion, a student must do more than first meeting: Peter Sauer, Arthur cents, and the committee hopes that initial contest. The team showed great study. We do not mean to imply, how­ Selleck, Earl Witsil, William Chorney, every member of the college commun­ promise and the possibility of becom­ ever, that study is not the most im­ Andy Burger, Ambrose DeLapp, John ity will be present for this, the last and ing one of the best teams in the history portant; but that intensive study, if Mutch, Jack Gray, and Daniel Grega. best social event of the year 1938. of the school. Coach Eddie Reilly, Jr., coupled with a sensible use of leisure in an interview after the game said, time, is the main objective of college. “The boys all played well. They did An essential factor in the life of all The Faculty Women’s Club Men’s Oub Elects Officers; all that was expected of them.” men and women attending college is Holds Party For The Girls Plans for Future Discussed Joe Gray, continuing the fast pace that of proper diversion in this leisure with which he ended last season, scored time. The Faculty Women’s Club of the The Men’s Club met and elected the 11 points for individual scoring honors, Although some students have taken Junior College of Connecticut spon­ following officers: Carl Huber, presi­ while Stan Ochman made 10 points, all advantage of becoming members of sored a party for the young women of dent; William Bray, vice-president; long floor shots. Stankard starred for various clubs at J. C. C., there are the college in the social room on the Walter Dobosz, secretary; and Murray Basil with 10 points. Barron showed many who have not availed themselves night of December 2. Glass, treasurer. Three members at excellent passing ability, and along of this opportunity. It is our hope that The main purpose of the club is to large, Noel Smith, Judson Blackman, with Henry Ochman, Frank Snyder, every student will become a member bring about a closer relationship be­ and Harry Gordon, and Mr. James Hal­ Joe Rex, and Chet Refkofsky, starred of at least one extra-curricular activ­ tween the faculty women and students sey, selected from the Administrative j on the defense. Repeatedly was the ity. and to assist in the social life of the staff of the college, were elected to Basil zone defence broken up by the At present we have a Glee Club, college. It was decided that future serve on the Executive Board. After swiftness of the collegian's passing at­ Dramatic Club, Big Sister Club, Men’s meetings of the club, which are to take the constitution was adopted by unani­ tack. Club, Camera Club, French Club and place once a month, would be held in mous vote of the members present, Although many fouls were called on Library Society. If none of these clubs the homes of the members, each mem­ plans for raising funds for the club both teams, the contest proved an ex­ satisfy your interest, a request put be­ ber taking her turn in entertaining the were discussed. citing one from start to finish. fore a member of the administrative or group. The officers who presided are The Executive Board met the follow­ The game began with Basil going out teaching staff concerning a new organ­ as follows: Mrs. Pierre S. Zampiere, ing day and discussed the furnishing in front, sinking three goals in rapid ization would be appreciated, and if a President; Mrs. William W. Everett, of the men’s lounge. A committee was succession, but not to be outdone, the large enough group of students was Vice-president; Miss Elvira Himich, appointed with Harry Gordon as chair­ lads from J. C. C. started their offen­ found willing to support such a club, Secretary-treasurer. man to carry out the plan decided upon. sive attack. The first quarter ended steps would be taken toward its forma­ with the score deadlocked at 8-8. In tion. the next period the team proved that it also had an air-tight defense by hold­ Siest TJheme o f the 7/fonth ing Basid Prep to a lone field goal and Children’s Christmas Party a foul shot. At half time the score was 15-11. Still showing the defense of the PORTRAIT OF A BOY first half, a renewed offensive thrust The girls of the college, together put them out by a wider margin in the with Dean Scurr, are planning a third quarter. The team slowly drew Christmas party to be held in the social By Ambrose DeLapp away from the Seminarians m the final room on December 17, for the poor period and survived a barrage of long children of the community. shots to emerge on the long end of a Refreshments will be served, after 32-23 count. When I first met .Darwin Long he have to name him ‘Percy’ short for which presents will be distributed to persistent.” But he didn’t. The Junior Varsity game was a each child. Student contributions of was very young. Having heard a thriller with the contest going into money or miscellaneous toys will be friend describe him, I was not sur­ When he was four years of age, a overtime. Our boys won by a score of greatly appreciated by the committee prised when I saw him. In fact his weekly visit to “Woolworth’s” was in­ 27-25 after a see-saw affair in whicn in charge, composed of Irma Parker, lusty bellowings had been wafted gent­ itiated by Mr. Long and continued by the fans saw practically a one man Claire Northgraves, and Mabel Braatz. ly to my ears for several days. He was his competent son. An understanding show. Cascella led the jayvees certainly a husky fellow for his age, was reached that one plaything, and through to victory by scoring the tying my father told me. Ten and one-half one only, could be bought each week. markers to send the game into extra Phi Theta Kappa Inducts pounds at birth! It was not long before Darwin knew periods. With twenty seconds to go he His first months were spent discov­ what he wanted a week in advance, but also tossed in the winning points. ering that , if he made enough noise and he made each shopping tour a cere­ In a very impressive ceremony the fuss, someone would come in and mony. First came a quick walk through officers of the Phi Theta Kappa society amuse him. He never forgot that fact. the aisles, then still on Daddy’s should­ Varsity to Play Alumni assumed their duties Wednesday, Nor could anyone else. He could cry er, he would slowly promenade while December 14. The social room was longer and harder about nothing than the attributes of certain articles were lighted by candle light as the gowned anyone else I have known, before or studied, ending in a selection of three The Junior College basketball team society officers were inducted. Prési­ since. “He wants what he wants when or four of these articles, a deeper prob­ will play the Alumni on December 28 dait Cortright gave a talk regarding he wants it!” his father told me. “If ing into the values, and at last the pur­ at Harding High School on Central the high scholastic standing necessary he doesn’t get it after the first few chase. He shows the same discrimin­ Avenue. Many stars of former years for membership in the society and the yowls, he settles down for a nice long ation even now, for on his last trip to will be in the lineup for the grads.