Lyman Hall High school - Singer Chronicle Yearbook (Wallingford, CT)

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THE CHRONICLE John Balogh Class of 1937 To the Class of 39 Perhaps we’ve been too busy just being seniors to have catalogued you yet, or perhaps you have slipped so successfully into the background that we have taken you and your actions for granted. Many times in this last step of our high-school life, we have just thought of you as the added noise in the hall, the extra shove in the locker room, or the occupants of certain back seats in the auditorium. Yet we have noticed in you a definite quality that has not always seemed to be characteristic of former sophomores — you are independent. On the whole you seem more serious-minded, more conscious of the opportunities of the academic part of our school life. You showed fine initiative and leadership in your freshman year. Your newspaper was followed with great interest by many upper classmen; your student council was a success. Other things that you did also showed us that you saw a value in our extra-curricular activities and that you would find opportunities for developing the quality of doing and succeeding. Thus far you have taken part in our activities, but not in quite the same spirit that you showed last year. You seem too conscious of our being here and are afraid to say or do what you would like. You have much to teach us about cooperation and initiative. 1 hope you will not lose your spirit of independence among yourselves. Get out of high school what will help you after graduation and what will count as time well spent. High school is by far the best place to find our interests for later life. Don’t disregard this, but attempt to make your school days the most enjoyable. Enjoyment will come from satisfaction, and satisfaction from doing. Charlotte Crump, ’37

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Table of Contents Chronicle Staff . . .. 5 Picture Junior Play Cast 6 Editorials To the Class of ’39 ...... 7 Sophomore Impressions ..... 8 A New Club 8 Opportunity at Lyman Hall .... 8 Yankee Ingenuity ...... 9 Opportunities for Women in Aviation ... 10 Attention, Everyone ...... 10 Follow Your Hobby 11 Literature Who Me?.................................12 Tramp Meets Tramp ...... 13 Petie 14 To-morrow’s Dawn 15 Satisfaction 16 Hobbies ........ 17 Fly-fishing for Trout ...... 18 Honor Roll ........ 19 School News New Teachers .... 20 Welcome, Newcomers .20 Transferred to Other Schools 21 Senior Picnic .21 Senior Elections 21 Junior Elections 21 Sophomore Elections 21 The Rhythm Ramblers 21 Junior Ring Committee . .... 22 Cheer Leaders ....... 22 Sport Dance ...... 22 Sophomore-Freshman Hallowe’en Party 22 Home Room Programs .... 22 Library Notes ...... 23 Junior Play ...... 23 Senior Dance ...... 24 Student Council Dance .... 24 Poster Contest ...... 24 Athletic Association ...... 24 Student Council .... 25 The Daubers ....... 25 Home Economics Club ... 25 Debating Club...........................25 Music in Lyman Hall .... 26 Junior College Club . . . . .. 26 Auditorium Programs, October 5,16, November 6, 11, 26 and 27 Picture Football Team .28 Sports ........ 29 Alumni ......... 30 Exchanges ........ 31 Cartoon..........................35 and 36 Jokes.......................... 32, 33, 34

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8 THE CHRONICLE Sophomore Impressions We sophomores have been asked to tell what we think of the morning school, and we imagine that our impressions closely resemble those of all other sophomore classes. The building is the same; the rooms haven’t changed, but still there is a slight difference somewhere. Our thrill upon entering the first day was not quite the same as we had when we came as freshmen. Yet we were glad to be back and to learn the names of the teachers and the outstanding seniors and juniors. Our first days in the “gym” were a thrill, and the first auditorium program seemed just perfect. The whole-hearted playing of the orchestra as the students marched in from every entrance seemed very stirring to us, and the first entertainment was most enjoyable. Some of us are still a little vague about certain Student Council rules, but we are always ready to be taught by the experienced seniors. We have very kind feelings toward our upper-class friends, who have made us feel welcome in their clubs and sports and on their Chronicle Staff. Marion O’Connell, ’39 A New Club Lyman Hall has a new organization, a Home Economics Club, organized by Miss Gillette and Miss Wilcox. The purpose of this club is to enable students to become better acquainted with the various interesting subjects pertaining to home economics. Later we hope to join the State Home Economics Club and call ourselves a sister organization. We shall visit other organizations throughout the state and participate in programs given in the schools that we visit. Our meetings are held twice a month in the sewing room, and we shall be very glad to welcome new members. Esther Tuttle, ’37 Opportunity at Lyman Hall Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, All! May I have a word with you—just a moment or two of your time in which to consider the value of extra-curricular activities? I have special reference to the clubs and other organizations offering their cordial welcome and membership to you as students of Lyman Hall. How many can we name — the Debating, Home Economics and Stamp Clubs, the Daubers, Junior College Club, Glee Clubs, Choir, Band, Orchestra? To how many can you claim a membership? I hope you won’t say none, for after all, these clubs are formed solely for your benefit and enjoyment. Lately you have been hearing the pleadings of various clubs for new members. Surely! Now, why not investigate? That’s a good idea. Maybe you have been traveling about the corridors of Lyman Hall totally indifferent toward these valuable organizations. I wish that you would take notice now and take advantage of these chances to become a member of a club or two this year. Such extra-curricular activities seem really just as much a part of our high-school education as mathematics, shorthand, Latin, and all the rest.