New Britain herald., 1927-12-03
PLA|NVILLE HAS
 ATHLETI RULES High School Association Is For
 mally Organized COUNCIL HAS FULL POWER
This Is First Time Athletics at School Have Been Recognized in Formal Way-Usual Sunday Scrv- fccs-Other Notes of Interest,

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 The constitution and bylaws of the PlainNille High School Athletic association, providing for the elec- ton or captains and the award of letters in the various branches Of athletic activity fostered by the school, has been prepared and is ready for adoption at the next meet ing of the association. The purpose Of the organization is set forth as to foster clean and manly spirit among the students. to encourage the participation Of all pupils in athletics. and to exercise a control over all the athletic sports in which the school Is interested"
 All pupils and teachers in the school are entitled to active mem bership, which entities the member to such special privileges as shall be determined by the athletic council This council, composed of the asso- ciation president, three members of the senior class, and two members from each other class, will have final decision in all athletic matters. It may veto the election of a team captain or remove q captain or man. ager for sufficient cause. It also votes on the award of letters to the proper members of the teams. The officers are to be elected at the last June meeting each year. The president must be q senior and the vice. president and secretary juniors, while the principal is to be treas urer.
 The constitution provides that the eligibility rules of the Connecticut Athletic conference shall determine the eligibility of members of athle- tic teams. Letters are to be award ed by the council upon recommends ton of the coach, who shall be guided by the following points: "The player must participate in at least half of the scheduled games of his team. He shall be faithful and reg ular in attendance at all practices. He shall obey the orders of the coach at all times His attitude shall be such as to promote harmony amongst his team matcs.' Managers of teams receive letters with their teams.
 The council is given the power to a rH af tn -bn lao, been seriously injured during d sea- son or to any senior who has been diligent in his practice but has not played in the requisite number of games. The football letter is 10 be a seven-inch plain white "P", the bas- ketball letter a siX-inch old Eng fish white "P', and the baseball let ter 9 seven-inch block white "P", all to be worn on navy blue sweater.
 At the close Of each season the members of the first team who have earned their letters are to meet and elect the captain for that sport dur ing the coming year.
 "The school assumes no financial responsibility such as doctors or dentists bills due to injuries re- ccived by a student while participat- ing in school sports. All sports are in at his own risk" All uniforms and equipment are consid- cred as loaned for the duration Of the sport season and must be turned in at the close of the season.
 The principal of the school re- tains power to veto any act of the association or of its officers.
 Thomas Awarded "P'
 The regular members of the Plain- vile High school football team were awarded their insignia at assembly yesterday. Those who received the coveted "P" are Manager William Weber, Martin Bergan, Captain John Wiley, George Rackman, l.. Gregory. F. Hubbard, Howard Cheetham, II. smith, Kurt Bloom, G. Halstead, r. Wcgner, Roland Gapthier and Ed mund Tolli.
 Judd Heads Teachers Association
 Orrin L. Judd. principal of the Broad street school, was elected president of the Plainville Teachers association at it's organization meet ing on Thursday night. Other off cers chosen were as follows: Vice president, Miss Catherine Mccarthy; secretary, Miss Lyle Rogers; treasur- CT, Miss Louise Cottle. A constitution was adopted and steps taken to en- sure the permanency of the asso- citation. An informal program fol- lowed the business session. Mr. Judd was presented with a desk set by those who made the recent excursion to Washington under his guidance.
 A kindly committee consisting of Douglas Macdonald Miss Katherine Torrant, and Miss Madeleine Feury. was appointed This committee will bring cheer 10 teachers who are