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

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THE CHRONICLE I 944 And then we were seniors. We had reached the high point in our high-school careers. Most of the old gang were still around, with a few exceptions. Once more we went to the polls. The big chief turned out to be ‘Our Pal Sal,” John Salvadori. His silent partner was Ed Perkins. Genevieve Jasinski was once again elected note-taker, and Florence Poggio took over the duties of cabbage collector. More changes in the school faculty. Mr. Shultz succeeded Mr. Curtis as principal, Mr. Curtis having become a lieutenant in the Navy; Mr. Fernald was made assistant principal, and Mr. Schipke took over as hoys’ physical director; Miss Allworth took the place of Miss Fuller in the art department; Miss Comey became the girls’ new physical education teacher, replacing Miss Emerson; Miss Bamforth succeeded Miss Bixler as home economics teacher; Mrs. Lyman taught home nursing; Mr. Kich took the place of Mr. Hancock. now in the Navy; and Mr. Avion became director of music. It was now time for the Senior Dance. Everyone had a good time with Joyce Tolman crowned queen of the dance with Genevieve Jasinski and Jane Hayes as her attendants. A new treat was awaiting us in the form of Wednesday morning record programs while the sale of war stamps was carried on. Our basketball team, after an on and off season, played brilliantly in the tournament, finally bowing out in the semi-finals. The next event on the school calendar was our Senior Play, June Mad. Members of the cast and the various committees worked hard to make this play the great success that it was. Many members of our class unfortunately cannot he here for graduation. They have answered their country’s call, and to them the senior class wishes the best of luck. Our student service flag hanging in the front hall is a constant reminder to all of the part our boys are playing in the war effort. It w ill he easy for us to remember these things, for the times in which we live have vitalized them for us. Richard Thomas Allyn Ehler ; 2d

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THE CHRONICLE I 944 Class History In ihe past it has been the difficult job of the historians to impress upon their classmates the importance of their particular class. It is obvious to everyone that we are destined for greatness, although this may come as somewhat of a surprise today to some of the faculty. Well, it all started way back in 1940. That was the memorable year that we were to enter the portals of Lyman Mall and we did! At first we were dumbfounded by the seemingly endless expanses of corridors and rooms. Following our schedules the first few days proved embarrassing at times, but by June we were able to locate a few of the rooms. The Hallowe’en party was the gala affair of freshman year, and we all enjoyed it. The big laugh of the evening was the Boogie Den. Prizes were awarded for the prettiest, funniest, and most original costumes. Another event of the year was the hobby show. I nknown talent was unearthed, and it gave the kids a chance to do their stuff. The rest of the year flew by, and soon we left for a well-earned vacation. We certainly needed it. Came September, and we were back once again in the old routine, 'flic freshman and sophomore classes were now combined, so we had the pleasure of watching the freshmen in the act of losing themselves. Several of the rooms had had their faces lifted over the summer. Rooms 15 and 17 had been changed into homemaking rooms. Room 2 into a mechanical drawing room, and the former cooking and sewing rooms had been converted into a machine shop. Shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the sale of war bonds and stamps was inaugurated in Lyman Hall. It was supported enthusiastically by the students. In fact, during one period of the year, the afternoon classes were buying more than three times as many stamps as the morning school. The Afternoon News reappeared in 11. which gave us a paper all our own. We passed many memorable hours in the study halls, where the Messrs. Pire and Malan-chuk were waging a private contest to see who could make the most compulsory trips to the office. At the end of the year, they were all tied up with six trips apiece. Then it was time for a vacation. Once again September arrived and we joined the early birds. For most cf us. it was quite a job to get to school by eight o’clock, but we managed somehow. We were now in the ranks of the upperclassmen, and we felt pretty important, though some of us thought we were being slighted by the seniors. The time had come to chose our class officers. The elections brought the following results: Ed Cremo, prexy: John Gaisford. vice-prexy; Genevieve Jasinski, note-taker; Jane Hayes, cabbage collector. Then there were changes in the faculty. Miss Kolodziej took Miss Libby’s place; Mr. Kenyon took over for Mr. Donovan; Miss Bixler replaced Miss Nisbet; Mr. Otto left for the Navy; and Mr. Salzman came to take charge of the music department. Miss Fuller, replacing Miss Farr, taught the art of wielding the brush. And still more changes. This time in the schedules. The Victory Corps courses were added to the school curriculum. The courses offered were radio code, automotive mechanics, photography, home nursing, nutrition, fundamentals of radio, blueprint reading and shop for girls, pre-flight aeronautics, correspondence for the armed forces, and special typing. The object of these courses was primarily to give the boys pre-induction training, qualifying them for the brunch of the armed forces they wished to enter. However, the girls seemed to be just as enthusiastic about them, with many participating. Our dramatic effort of the year came in the form of three one-act plays, entitled Londonderry Air. Dear Departed. and Elmer, which were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. Paul Martha, general chairman. was assisted by able committees. I pon receiving their class rings, some of the students were led to believe that the age of chiselry was not yet dead. Of course, they were in the minority. We wound up a very successful year w ith the traditional “prom” with Edward Cremo and John Gaisford. co-chairmen. Although slightly dismayed at not having it in the armory, we nevertheless, made the most of it in the 23

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THE CHRONICLE I 944 CLASS WILL W the Class of ’44 of Lyman Hall High School, center of learning for the metropolis of Wallingford and its hinterland, the hamlets of North Haven, Yalesville, Tracy, Clintonville, and Montowese, being, at the moment, sound in mind and memory, do hereby write and attempt to publish the following as our last will and testament: To the faculty we leave the unforgettable memories of the resourceful tactics and alibis used to overcome our homework. We, the Senior Class, bequeath to the classes of ’45, '46, and ’47 the pleasure we derive from the “gym” exercises. We, the graduating class, respectfully leave these hallowed halls to the incoming freshmen and sincerely hope that they will show' them the reverence and respect that we have in the past four years. We, the chemistry classes, leave Room 21 to future chemistry students and hope that they will be as careful with the equipment and chemicals as we have been by request of the State Department of Health. We. the members of the social economics classes leave to any ambitious debaters the smoke of our battles. We, the seniors of the music classes, leave the joy of practicing to the up and coming musicians. We, the more fortunate members of the graduating class, leave the following to the unfortunate: I, Chick Dorau, leave my flashy jazz-bows to Roger Barbeau and hope that he will displuy them prominently. I, Rat Taber, bequeath my talent for clowning to Steve Hacku. I, John I pham, bequeath my boggie-woogie to any jitterbug who can handle it. 1, Alice Rail, bequeath my quiet voice to Dick Gannon so that he may talk in class and escape detection. I, Divo Brocchini, leave my weight to a board of trustees who shall have it in their power to distribute it wherever they believe it will do the most good. 1. Rolf Isakson. turn over full control of station RU4F to my loyal friend, Lloyd Steele. 1. Trudy Gardner, bequeath with deepest regret my favorite pin-up boy. Van Johnson, to any devoted admirer. We, Joe Ferreira and Walt Sehipke. bequeath our well-known musical technique to Pat Roudie and Bob Hoffman. 25