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

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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).

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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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THE CHRONICLE XVII. Margaret Horan “Peggy” Peggy does things that are naughty, Even comes to school at 8:40 We’ve heai-d of the country, of boys, and of fads, But are these things really naughty? Peggy is chiefly known as an “ever gay girl” and an enthusiastic devotee of the ‘‘light fantastic”. Never mind, Peg, we all like a good time! Glee Club (1-2-3-4); Booster Club (4); Gregg Club (4); Minstrel (3). Francis Ives “Francois” “Love me, love my fiddle” Francois has been helping along the orchestra throughout his L. H. H. S. career. Is he training his hair to resemble the great musicians and composers? Orchestra (1-2-3-4); Football Mgr. (4); French Club (3-4); Chronicle (4). Thelma Johnson “John” ‘‘Quiet but—can we say “Oh, My!”? “John” will long be remembered in the good old L. H. H. S. because of her great love for Economics. Booster Club (4); Gregg Club (4); French Club (3): O. A. T. (3); O. G. A. (3). Mae Kelly “Mae” Mae, as Peggy’s mither, Delighted all in our play, In life as she goes thither, She may do even better, n’est-ce pas, Mae? .Mae has done a great deal to give a spirit of fun to our class plays. Where could we have found a better Mrs. O’Mara? Her ever-ready smile won her “jolliest”. r Junior Play (3); Senior Play (4); Booster Club (4); French Club (4); Gregg Club (4).