New Britain herald., 1930-09-10
Presidents of Organiza- tions Devoted to Athlet- ics, Singing, Art and Drama Tell of Objectives to Be Sought During the 193O-31 Season.
Explanation of the activities Of

A>oiiid oCuool NdS Hldde lOQdy Tn reports of their four presidents. The reports were released for publi- cation by Miss Louise Schmahl, dean of the school.
 Miss Irene Winger of New Britain, president of the athletic association makes the following statement:
 Our Athletic Association is 5 unique in one way in that it in cludes everyone in it's membership, members of the faculty as well as members of both the senior and junior classes.
 "As president of the athletic asso- citation it is my pleasure at this time to welcome all juniors as mem- bers of this organization.
 Our organization is an active one, having variety of sports, such as tennis, speedball, volley ball, basketball, dancing and swim ming. If you are not interested in one sport there is another one I am sure which will certainly claim your attention.
 For each sport in which you participate certain awards may be won. Our first award is in the form of letter or letters designating the sport in which you participated. The second award which may be won is numerals, 1891 for the senior class and 1892 for the junior class. Our last and highest award is the Normal schdpl insignia. N. B. N. s. We are going to start our sports season this coming week by having an elimination tennis tournament. This contest is open to everyone who has ever played tennis. All those wishing to participate should sign their names on the paper which is on the bulletin board in the gymna- siun.
 "As the season. advances tennis will be followed by speedball and volley ball games. After school sport periods will start the week of September 15.
 At this time 1 would also like to announce a special feature of the coming sport season. So that all members may become better ac- quainted with each other, the Ath- letic Association is having picnic this afternoon after school Every one will assemble at >3:30 o'clock ii the gymnasium at which each girl will be assigned to a group. This group will work together and arrive at the picnic grounds by following complicated trails. All trails start separately in the beginning but join together in the end.
 This invitation we extend to all, bers of the student body. A supper will be served.'
 Giee Club
 Miss Reta Baum of Hartford. president of the Glee club, makes the following report:
 "One of the oldest and most firm fy established organizations of the school is the Glee club, the purpose Of which is twofold in instill in it's members a greater love for singing and to acquaint them with the wide field of musical literature.
 Membership in the club is limit ed to those selected by the super visors after a careful voice test, given each applicant. Admittance is based upon three requisites, facility in reading. fine quality of voice and certainty of pitch.
 "Rehearsals are held weekly in the auditorium of the school and the accompaniments are played by a talented member of the club.
 "The annual concert is held late in the spring and aways proves to be successful affair, musically socially, and financially. "A notice for tryouts for this years Glee clut will be posted on the bulletin board in the near future. Juniors as well as seniors are eligible.'
 Art Club
 Miss Helen Tibbals of Thomas. ton, president of the Art Club, in. forms the members of the school o1 the activities of the club during the : school year in the following report ITO become a member of the Ar club does not necessitate specia talent in art, rather the club is fol those interested in developing great. CT appreciation and learning new techniques for which there is no1 sufficient time in the regular course. One may take up some. thing in which she is especially in. terested and work on that or the group as a whole may decide upor some special technique they wish to learn.
 Previously no definite dues have been levied Each club member has contributed money for the ma. terials which it has been necessary to buy. The question of dues is 6 matter for the club members te decide.
 Tn the spring, juniors interest. ed in art are admitted to the club the only requirement. being tha, they are of good scholastic stand. ing.
 Our weekly meetings are helG on Wednesday after assembly. We hope that all those seniors interest. ed in finding out more about the club will attend the first meeting announcement of which will be made later. At this meeting plans for the coming year will be dis. >cussed."
 Dramatic Club
 Miss Elizabeth Baggish of Hart. ford is president of the Dramatic club. In a brief announcement she said membership of the club is open only to seniors.
 The club plans to produce two ol