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

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THE CHRONICLE XV. John Fagan “l.ugubre” i: e. “Dismal” Johnnie is a bashful hoy, His very ears turn green, Can this he the reason why in school lie was so very seldom seen? Tho timid in appearance, “Luguhre” has a Hold heart. He even penetrated the dark fastnesses of North Elm Street, so much he Doehrd. Booster Club (4); Gregg Club (4). Mary Filippo “Mary” Wee, meek, oh so meek, With hair of blackest sheen We heard very little from Mary during her four yeras, hut we found her a most pleasing classmate. Booster Club (4); Greets; Club (4); O. G. A. (3); French Club (3-4). Mary Flower ‘Pickles” “Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow?” With silver bells, and cockle shells, And little hoys all in a row? “ Pickles” is always on hand for anything in the way of athletics, stunts, and especially good times, and is ever known to cast shy (?) glances in the direction of the opposite sex. She has won the prize nickname of the season. Booster Club (4); Basket Ball (3-4); O. A. T. (3); French Club (3-4). Kendall Foster “Ken” Ken, you’re always in it all, From chemistry to basketball, But with the girls you are very shy, And blush whenever you pass them by. Ken is what is known as “an all-round fellow”. He lias taken a prominent part in all activities throughout his long and strenuous four years’ journey. Do you believe the last two lines above? Football (4); Chronicle (4); Glee Club (1-2-3-4); Senior Play (4); Track (4); Class Giftorian (4).

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XIV. THE CHRONICLE Alvera Costa Eva There is a girl in our class Who’s always full of fun, Hut when she comes to school each day, You’ll find her work is done (Dunn). Eva used to be a “man-hater”. Who made you see the error of your ways, Eva? Class Treasurer (3): Basket Ball (4); Track (4); College Club (2-3-4); French Club (3-4). Gertrude Doehr “Cert Gert is one of our little maids, Whose liking for dates never fades, But especially she appears very chummy, i With a certain individual whose name is Bunny. Gert just loves to go automobiling, especially in “someone’s car”. It seems to us she .just lives on excitement. Booster Club (4): Gregg Club (4); O. G. A. (3). Dorothy Dray Dot” Dot, we all know, loves to go on a lark, To th(‘ seashore or lo some amusement park, When she gets tired and nothing remains, All she says is just “Home, James.” Dot is always seeking excitment of some kind. Her special hobby is missing the last car home when she is out of town. Booster Club (4;; Gregg Club (4); O. A. T. (3). Margareta Erikson Sonny” Sonny, you’ve surely shown your ability, And proved conclusively your versatility, From studies to boys, from music to fun, You’re always there at the crack of the gun. Sonny has worked hard anti come out on top with the rank of Salutatorian. She is a violinist of some talent, and we all expect to hear great things from her when she gets to Radcliffc. Good luck ! Salutatorian (4); Orchestra (1-2-3-4); Glee Club (1-2-3-4); Junior Play (3); Senior Play (4); Track (4); Chionicle (3-4); College Club (2-3-4) . French Club (3-4); Latin Club (4).

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XVI. THE CHRONICLE Helen Gaffney “Gaff” Here’s to Helen, who’s never on time, (We put this in because it would rhyme) Now do not laugh, tor this Is all we could think of to rhyme with (iaff. Gaff is one of our very nicest girls, and Booster Club President. She has a perfectly awful reputation for haling to get up mornings. Booster Club (4)- Gregg Club (4): French Club (3); College Club (4); Class Prophecy (4). Eloise Haywood “Tom” “Tall, stately, a woman of bronze” i Tom’s bugbear is her Titian hair. Did they flatter you about it at Oak Bluffs, Tom? College Club (2-3-4); French Club (3-4); Junior Play (3); Class Vice-President (4). Anna Heaton Anne” A modest little violet In Yalesville’s jungle grew We have beard that Anne has an enviable reputation as a cook. We’re coming to call, someday Anne, and try you out. Booster Club (4); Gregg Club (4). George Holroyd Hunk” Day in, day out, from morn ’til night, We hear his “Knocking” sound Though as our class knocker you take the prize, cheer up, Hunk, for we all know that, in the language of the elite, you’re a regular guy”. Baseball (3-1); Football (4); Junior Play (3); Senior Play (4); Booster Club (4).