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

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THE CHRONICLE 9 IN MEMORIAM The thought that you from us did depart, Leaves us with a sad memory, And shadows of grief envelop our heart, When you in our midst we don’t see. Your ready smile was like the bright sunshine, Your voice ever seemed to bring comfort and cheer, Your nature was generous, and earnest, and loyal, We’ll cherish your school life, your memory hold dear. You answered the summons which all must obey. You left us, to live in God’s heaven above, And there we shall meet you, dear Patrick, some day, And rejoice together in His realm of love. -

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8 THE CHRONICLE CLASS POEM We’ve reached one crossroad in life’s journey here When from the doors of Lyman Hall so dear, We turn our footsteps to the world outside, And by the right or wrong our lives shall guide. We all should choose the road which leads to right; This is the only course that makes for might; If not for might or fame, for truth and good, But rather good than fame, if choose we would. The way we travel may be often steep, The pathway narrow, and with pitfalls deep, And rugged be the rocks which bar our way But ever onward shall we go each day. Through storm and sunshine, let us upward climb, With hope and faith and love to help each time, A heavier load to lift becomes our share, Or greater hardships we are forced to bear. Let all our thoughts be on what lies ahead. The star of fate by which our feet are lead Will guide us to the goal, our journey’s end, Where peace, success, and joy together blend. Jennie Wooding TODAY’S MOST NOTABLE EXPERIENCE When I awoke this morning, the first thought that came to my mind was of school. It was the first time in my life that I had ever greeted the thought of going back to school with a smile. I think it is because I am just beginning to realize what an education really means. In previous years, when the first day of school arrived I was not any too happy. I looked upon the coming school year as one of hard work and little pleasure, but now my thoughts are just the reverse. Now I look upon my school work as a game like basketball or football. I look upon my graduation from high school as a goal which I am to strive for, and which will only be attained by hard work. When I entered the school building this morning I could hardly believe I was in the right place, because of the large number of strange faces that I saw. As I looked at these strangers, whom I presume were Freshmen, a thought suddenly entered my mind. I wondered just how many of those pupils would be here three years from now. Last year, when I saw the new people, or Freshmen, stroll along the corridors, a quite different thought entered my mind from the one of this year. I wondered how much athletic ability was in this new class. This year their athletic ability is the least of my troubles. I am just reaching the age in my life where I think that school work is supreme over athletics and everything. Indeed, I think my most notable experience of today is the change in my attitude toward school. Patrick J. Sullivan. September, 1923.

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10 THE CHRONICLE ROLL CALL Helen Barnes “Helen” No matter where we see Helen’s face, Without looking far we find Cousin Grace. Helen doesn’t take an active part in school sports, but we know she likes horseback riding. College Club (2-3-4), French Club (3), Latin Club (3), Debating Club (4), Class Will Committee (4). DeLaphine Barnes “Del” Delaphine is rather modest and quiet, And yet, when there’s any fun, she’s willing to try it. We know she will have success at college Where she will store up a lot of knowledge. Glee Club (1-2-3-4), Secretary and Treasurer of Glee Club (4), Junior College Club (3), President of College Club (4), French Club (3-4), Junior Play (3), Senior Play Committee (4), Latin Club (3). Alice Blakeslee “Abie” North Haven is known throughout the town For its many girls of renown. Alice is no exception to the rule, As any Senior will tell you at school. 0. A. T. (3), Junior Play (3), Shorthand Club (4), Senior Play (4), Baseball and Basketball (4). Elsie Blakeslee “Elsie” Elsie Blakeslee is one of the girls Who always have such pretty curls. In her work she has been known to fail, But she is never tired of talking of Yale. Baseball (4), O. G. A. (3), 0. A. T. (3), Shorthand Club (4), Statistic Committee (4), Remington Gold Medal, Royal Card Case.