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

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MR. FERNALD On November 1, I960, the students of Lyman Hall assembled in a solemn and memorable tribute to Mr. Fernald, our retiring principal. No tribute could adequately honor thirty-four years of service but only provide a pause to recall a few highlights of that service. Many friends who knew Mr. Fernald as coach returned to honor him with humble words of praise or a humerous anecdote. Whether as teacher, coach, or administrator, a sincere interest in his students marks Mr. Fernald's work. Those students in the audience needed no one to remind them of Mr. Fernald’s fairness as principal. To a devoted servant of youth, the class of ’61 wishes to express its appreciation.

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Miss Stella Adams With greatest sincerity we wish to thank you, Miss Adams, for the many years you have devoted to the instruction of the students of Wallingford. We hold you in highest regard for your dedication to the teaching profession and for your thoughtfulness toward others. May your reward be continued happiness in the years to come. Miss Edna Wilcox Thank you, Miss Wilcox, for teaching us the art of gracious hospitality. The friendly welcome you give all students and visitors to our school is just one illustration of your kindness. Indeed, your willingness to serve will always remain with us. 7

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CLASS OF 1961: Since the turn of the century, probably more technological and cultural developments have been made than in any period of similar length in history. These changes include automation, atomic fission, the population explosion and the awakening of nationalism in many areas of the world. In addition to these advances, another very significant factor is the rapidity of these changes, and there is every reason to believe that future changes will be even swifter and more sweeping. This is the challenge” to today’s student. The need for educated men and women is a crying one in every field today. It will be even more so tomorrow. The mere possession of factual information, although of value, is not the sole criteria of a truly educated person. The really important marks of identification are the development of the qualities of intellectual inquisitiveness, persistence in research, sensitivity to meanings, application of the scientific method of attack, the gaining of concepts from the relationships among facts and the clarification of values. These are the qualities which characterize a self-motivated learner, an individual who will go on learning after school hours beyond the school years for the rest of his life. Possession of these attributes by a student should guarantee his success in coping with the ever increasing complexities of modern society. Cordially, FRANK J. DONOVAN Superintendent of Schools CLASS OF 1961: Yours is the largest class ever to graduate from Lyman Hall High School. Whether or not you realize it, your high school has been more than a new building in which you have spent the past three years in various forms of academic pursuit. Lyman Hall is an institution in Wallingford which has left its imprint on this community for almost half a century. The concern of our citizens over the growth and effectiveness of your educational opportunities and the manifestations of parental support of your activities are eloquent evidence of the interest of people in your welfare. You are now at one of the decisive points in your life. Each of you must now project the path of your future, whatever it may be. From this time forth the course your life will follow will be governed by your own determination and abilities as they react to the social and economic pressures of your time. You have our heartfelt wishes for every success for the future. Now go and make your contribution to the world around you, be it near or far, reflecting your heritage and broadening the horizon of opportunity for future generations. Cordially, A. RAYMOND MAHAN Assistant Superintendent of Schools 9