Southington High School - Chronicle Yearbook (Southington, CT)

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CHRONICLE lass W'ell, what's this I see? A group of seniors, no less, from the Class of '37. Let's gather around them and listen to their talk. It might prove inter- esting. At last our high school days are over, sighs one. Won't it seem funny not to be trooping back to old Lewis next fall. It's rather sad, though, to think of leaving all our friends, but still it's fun to look back on these four happy years. Remember way back in September, 1933, when 165 of -us climbed Academy Hill and excitedly entered High School for the first time as students? How thrilled we were! Yes, and then remember our first day and the blunders we made locat- ing the rooms in which our various classes were to be held. It seems stupid now but how bewildered we Were, recalls another. And then, when elections for class officers were held-let me see-who were they now? Morton Snowman was president, uh-, Sanford Chaffee was the vice president, and Peggy Geary was the class secretary and treasurer. Mr. Smith-was our class advisor and remember at the freshman reception that the sophomores gave- what a good time we had! They gave a grand entertainment and then we danced until ll o'clock. Well, finally came exams-oh!- when we think of the way we stum- bled through those, we were certainly relieved to have them over. Well, anyway we got through safely and enjoyed our summer vacation thor- oughlyf' In September, says some one else, we came back, fewer this time, only 120 in our class. We were no longer 219150 ry the traditional verdant freshmen but were promoted to the grand and glor- ious position of wise sophomores. That year our class oflicers were president, Elizabeth Platolug vice president, Francis Gura, secretary, Mary Grillo, and treasurer, Herbert Walstrom. Miss Tirrel was the class adviser. Remember how she worked to help put over the freshman reception We gave. It was in 1934 that we gave our first cake sale and were we proud when we made enough to cover the expenses of the reception that we had just held. This time when we came to exams they didn't seem quite so bad but neither were they so good. I'm glad I've taken the last of those! Why who's this speaking now? Well, if it isn't Lena Ott, our valedic- torian. She's been listening attentively and now does her share of reminiscing. Our junior year was fun wasn't it ? she says. We had, or at least we thought we had gained quite a bit of prestige. We certainly made our pres- ence known! Our class officers were president, Mary Grillog vice president, Peggy Geary, secretary, Elizabeth Platou and last but not least treasurer, Robert Tracy. The junior Recital that year was a big event. Mary Grillo and Ernest Lawson won prizes for their speaking ability. Then how we worked to make the Junior Prom a success. Socially it was, but financially-well, we didn't succeed quite so well. But never mind, everyone who went had a good time. However, says still another, our last year was the best and busiest. Those chosen to guide our class this year were president, Alton Wallace, vice president, Norma Zankeg secre- tary, Morton Snowman and treasurer, Page Fifteen

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CAROLYN AGNES SCHUMANN Schum A maiden light hearted and content. Born in Plantsville, Conn., May 13, .1919. Lincoln Grammar School. Science Club: A. A. 1, 2-, 32 Hiking Club 25 High Climbers 3: Commer- cial Club 35 Infant and Child Care Club 3: Biology Clubg First Aid Club. IDA ANTOINETTE SLEZAK UI. SUU She is small but she is there. 4 Born in Southington, Conn., Oct. 15, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. Science Club 1: A A. 1, 25 Dramatic glub 31 Glee Club 43 Senior Sew and o. HELEN RITA SRZRON On with the dance. Born in Plantsville, Conn., Nov. 2.6, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. French Club 31 Senior Sew and So. HELEN MARIE THAYER I would a mermaid be. Born in Southington, Conn., Oct. 12, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. Glee Club 3, 4, Bicycle Club 39 First Aid Club 45 Senior Sew and So. DOROTHY LUCILLE WELCH uD0tu Good cheer is no hinderence to a good life. Born in Southington, Conn., April 14, 1920. Lincoln Grammar School. Science Club 19 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Outing Club 32 Debating Club 4: Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Debating Team 49 Senior Dance Committeeg Class Biography. Page Fourteen Q. .W ,a f 49 t. -il, ll- W 'l.,':,g.. QL, gif. Q I M x 5. ,. 1,359 X V' 5 , ' t at CHRONIQLE 14+ VGERTRUDE DORIS WITT Gertie ' Good nature is an asset. Born in Plantsville, Conn., -T311--253, 1920. Lincoln Grammar 5011901- Science Club 13 A. A. 2. 3, 4, H1311 Climbers 3: Dramatic Club 39 Gleli ciub 2, 3, 45 First Aid Club 42SQT110I' Sew and So. MARGARET GERTRUDE SOLLECK npegn , By her giggle, ye shall know her. Born in Plantsville, Conn., Aug. 20, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 41 Science Clubg Glee -Club 2, 3, 45 Senior Sew and Sog Senior Play: Senior Dance Committee. ANNE ELIZABETH SULLIVAN llsullyii An Irishman's dream, whose wit is supreme. Born in Marion, Conn., July 24, 1921. Lincoln Grammar School. Science Club, Freshman Reception Committeeg A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Dramatic Clubg Infant and Child Care Club: Biology Clubg First Aid Club. LORRAINE RITA WASSONG . Toddy Her eyes are blue hut she is not. Born in Hartford, Conn., July 19, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. Glee Club 2, 3, 43 Infant and Child Care Club, First Aid Club.

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Robert Ferucci. In November we had a sandwich sale, never to be forgotten when we realized the whole sum of 313.00 was ours as profit. Mr. D'Angelo, our class advisor, certainly has the ability for that position. We gave numerous dances and a card party in the fall and the class play, Cheerio my Deario was presented. It was a great success and the acting was splendid! And, continues Mary Fedorovitch, will I ever forget having our pictures at cHRoN1cLE Pr taken? But they came out pretty good on the whole. Everything went alolilg smoothly. I hate to leave old Lew1s. It's such a nice school and the teachers have all been great. But time goes on and as we leave these, our classmates, talking over their years in high school we think of our future. May we all be prosperous and happy and really achieve our goal in life. Good bye Class of '3r7. Gur best wishes to you! ' lass Poem g From our happy throng there breathes a triumph songg All our hearts are ringing. Sounds that never die ascending to the Sky Lewis High is singing. Sopranos' fluty tone and resonant bassos' drone Fill the heavenly blue. While they sing their parts, the mel- ody in their hearts r With silver threads it through. Song expressing love swells till heaven above Sends a song replying. Heartbeats of our throng repeat once more the so-ngg Hear the echo dying. The Senior's song is longer stillg I-Ie likes to think awhile, For he'll remember other years With memories and smile. He won't forget old Lewis I-Iigh That sits upon the hill With brick-brown cloak and ivy veil And students on the sill. W Page Sixteen I-Ie won't forget her winter garb- The soapy drifts of snow And how the sun would fiercely make ' Her icy necklace glow. A I-Ie won't forget the fun he had The sports, the clubs, and plays, Assemblies, dances, all of them Made happy I-Iigh School days. I-Ie won't forget what teachers said , u And how they spent four years of life In teaching him to overcome The obstacles in earthly strife. And then' he won't forget his friends Though some again may never meetg In hearts where friendship's plant- ed once, It blossoms there forever sweet. VVait, O'Throng! Stop the song! I-Iear the angels' echo ringing When they hear the chorus clear Lewis I-Iigh Schoo1's sons are singing!