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

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24 THE CHRONICLE Much credit for the success of the play goes also to the committees under the following chairmen — Betty Young, general chairman; Theodore Lendler, tickets; Richard Talbot, ushers and programs; Katherine Bridgett, candy; Ethel Kosa, costumes; Charles Burghart, stage; Marcia Williams, properties; and Viola Lendler, publicity. The orchestra added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening, playing three selections Overture Black Diamond, Trepak, and Festival March. Senior Dance On Saturday evening, November 21, the annual Senior Dance was held in the “gym”, which was attractively decorated with red roses. Bonyai’s Orchestra furnished a pleasing dance program, and refreshments were served during intermission. The plans for the dance were in charge of the following chairmen of committees: invitations, Roberta Johnson; refreshments, Marilyn Jeralds; decorations, Charlotte Upham; and orchestra, Edward O’Connell. Edward O’Connell, ’37 Student Council Dance ’Twas the night before Thanksgiving, and in the gymnasium the first of a proposed series of dances was given by the Student Council for members of the student body. Novelty dances were a feature, with music by Sebastian’s five-piece orchestra. The low price, fifteen cents for stags and twenty-five cents for couples, attracted many pupils. So come to the next dance and enjoy these informal, social affairs with your friends. Charlotte Crump, ’37 Poster Contest In the poster contest sponsored by the Junior Play Publicity Committee, Polly Biggins received first prize, Jane Bassett second, and Frieda Buza third. Honorable mention was received by Frances and Kathryn McLaughlin and Kenneth Wright. M orris Gelblum, ’39 The Athletic Association The Athletic Association has started its membership drive for the present year. During the past two years memberships have decreased, but this year we hope for better success in gaining new members. Let us all join this money-saving association. We can save twenty cents on every basketball game, and as there will be eleven home games in basketball this year, we can save two dollars and twenty cents if we belong to the association. Join now and keep our teams on the proper athletic standard. Edward O’Connell, ’37

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THE CHRONICLE 23 Most of the home rooms have elected chairmen to take charge of these meetings, and we are all trying to make these programs successful. Thus far we have discussed the following: The Automobile as an Asset, Modern Highways, Understanding the Mechanism, and Responsibility, Maintenance and Care of Automobiles. Edward O’Connell, ’37 Library Notes We are very fortunate this year to have such a veriety of new books in our school library. Our library is expanding every year, and at the present time it is one of the largest high-school libraries in the state. During November we had our annual Book Week, and many new and interesting books were on display. One feature of this year's Book Week was the display of letters and autographed books sent to Miss Clark by well-known writers. Letters were received from Wilson MacDonald, Gladys Carroll, William Lyon Phelps, Jeanette Eaton, Bachel Field, and Bobert P. Tristam Coffin. Autographed books were received from Christopher Morley, Dorothy Lathrop, Eric P. Kelly, and Odell Shepard. Prizes for the Book Week Poster Contest went to Thomas Windsor, who received first prize, and Betty Shelley, second. Anna Tierney and Alex Sabo received honorable mention. Miss Clark, Miss Hutchinson, and Miss Farr deserve much praise for making Book Week such a success. Below we have the library report for the months of September and October: September October Non-Fiction............... 1,169 1,801 Fiction..................... 568 924 Total circulation, 1936 1,737 (16 days) 2,728 (20 days) Total circulation, 1935 1,239 (19 days) 1,940 (22 days) Part II Classes Held in Library September October Classes for reading.......................10 2 Classes in Library Science .... — 36 Eldward O’Connell, ’37 The Junior Play On November 13 and 14 the Junior Class presented A Million Dollar Joke, an amusing comedy in three acts. An appreciative audience enjoyed the excellent acting of the entire cast — Shirley Goodwin, Polly Biggins, Boger Palmer, William Toth, Daniel Cotteral, Donald Parker, Burdette Harrison, Gladys Carlson, Barbara Cooper, Marjorie Tomlinson.

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THE CHRONICLE 25 Student Council Our Student Council, an organization representing the students in the affairs of the school, has been very successful in its undertakings. We have forty-eight on the roll, a larger membership than any former Lyman Hall council. Yet, we can not function properly unless we have the entire student body behind us. The officers for the year are president, Stanley Bellows; vice-president, Edward O’Connell; secretary-treasurer, Charlotte Crump. There are two members from each home room, giving each class an equal representation. The faculty advisers are Miss Dunlap and Mr. Torrey. Charlotte Crump, 37 The Daubers On a Wednesday afternoon one may see the Art Room filled with students wearing brightly colored smocks looking extremely artistic. Some are cutting block prints, others viewing their work at a distance, and a few waiting for inspiration to come. This is the meeting of the Daubers who are chosen because of their artistic ability. Every other Wednesday is a business meeting after which the members work on their particular projects. The remaining Wednesdays are left for social activities. As you may remember, one such Wednesday was given over to a dunking party, held to celebrate the completion of the poster work advertising last year’s Junior Play, Dollars to Doughnuts. This year as last year the Daubers have already started plans for their annual Christmas sale. Christmas cards are being printed, designs for wrapping paper are being submitted, ash trays modeled, and many other interesting nicknacks designed. With the proceeds of this sale, the Daubers hope to make a visit to the haven of all artists. New York. All the Daubers owe the enjoyment of their meetings to Miss Farr, who is a competent, friendly director. The official Daubers are chief dauber, Gerry Bassett; secretary, Frances McLaughlin; and treasurer, Kathryn McLaughlin. Gerry Bassett, ’37 Home Economics Club At the first meeting of the Home Economics Club the following officers were elected: president, Emma McLean; vice-president, Esther Tuttle; secretary-treasurer, Eleanor Markow. Eleanor Markow, ’37 Debating Club Every other Tuesday the Debating Club holds its meeting in Boom 4 under the direction of Mr. Patten. Although outsiders believe that the club functions only at these meetings, there are many ambitious projects under way. Several inter-class debates have been arranged to give us practice for the coming state debate.