Lyme Central School - Ontarion Yearbook (Chaumont, NY)

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Dedication We, the Class of 1961, respectfully dedicate this issue of the Ontarion” to our principal, Mr. Wright Throughout our grade and high school years his ad- vice and counsel have aided us in becoming better citizens. For all that he has helped us to achieve we say thank you.

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A ma AT a (er On the shores of Lake Ontario Stands our high school fair; Loyalty and truth her motto Green and gold wave there. Loyalty and truth and honor To the golden rule; Hail to thee, our alma mater; Hail! Lyme Central School. From the waves of old Ontario Borne on wings of time Fortune builded here our motto, Loyalty” sublime. Loyalty and truth and honor To the golden rule; Hail to thee, our alma mater; Hail! Lyme Central School. Green and gold, O wave forever O'er our high school fair; Loyal to her best endeavor. Keep it floating there. Loyalty and truth and honor To the golden rule; Hail to thee, our alma mater; Hail! Lyme Central School. LYME CENTRAL SCHOOL Chaumont, New York

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This year Leo Pettey, one of our bus drivers, celebrates his twentieth year of service to our school. He began driving in January, 1941, and it is interesting to note the changes that have occurred since that time. The buses, then owned by Ben Countryman, were cold because of inadequate heaters. The more clothes one could wear, the better one could keep warm. Children not properly dressed were not allowed on the buses. Today, improved heaters, power steering, and more comfortable seats have changed the buses considerably. Although our school was centralized in 1942, the buses were kept in Mr. Countryman’s barn, The first bus owned by the school was purchased in 1946. There were originally four buses and drivers. One of these buses, the International, held only 9 to 11 passengers. Mr. Pettey s smallest bus held thirty-one. His first route had thirty passengers. Today his route carries fifty-nine. During his years of service, Mr. Pettey has traveled about 200, 000 miles and over all five routes. In fact, some of the original routes have been split. Mr. Pettey has had fun on his side trips. He has taken the Seniors to Syracuse or Utica for their trips to New York for the past ten years, and he has driven for basketball games at neigh- boring schools. His most exciting experience occurred while on the way home from a game at Theresa. The bus slid off the road into a ditch due to freezing rain, and the spectators didn't arrive home until 4:30 a.m. He has never had any other mishaps. Throughout these twenty years of service, Mr. Pettey has maintained a meritorious and exemplary safety record, and the Class of 1961 wishes to commend and congratulate him.