Southington High School - Chronicle Yearbook (Southington, CT)

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-wtf CHRONICLE 144'- The following September everything was different. Everybody fully realized it was the last year of hard labor. Only one hundred ten prisoners were left to Hnish the term. They all worked harder so as to receive their walking papers. Those elected to lead during this last year were: President, David Powers, Vice-President, Nathalie Kasekg Secretary, Virginia Ingelido, Treasurer, Francis Pepe, Class Adviser, Deputy Warden Ryan. Many were the afternoons that Powers, Lovie, Grace, Klemovich, Spreda, and Kritz made prison breaks. Chief Warden Phelan kept a sharp look-out from his watch tower, so the culprits were always caught. As a result, during probation hours they were detained anywhere from three hundred to seven hundred minutes as punish- ment. In February 26-27 the Senior members gave a play called uGoing on Seventeen. Under the patient supervision of Deputy Warden Bunce, this play surpassed all of those that were given by the Institution, Orchids should have been given to Clayton Balch and Lorraine Parizo who stole the show. During the epidemic of Hun many prisoners feigned illness. COnc could hardly blame them, though.j The members of the class who participated in various sports wished to play against Sing Sing but that ambition was never realized. June's activities will pass quickly-Class Night and the Senior Prom. Then soon will come the glorious day when the Senior prisoners will be given their freedom. They will bid farewell to Lewis High and go out into the world to seek their fortunes. When they reach their respective goals, they will not forget that the four years of hard labor at Lewis High is the foundation of their success. NATIWIALIE Ktxslili FRANCIS EG.-XN Page Seventeen

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CHRONICLE M'- lczss iszfo ry As a penalty for a long criminal record of eight years, the Class of ,fl-l was sen- tenced to four years of hard labor in the institution called Lewis High School. Chief Warden Phelan and his seventeen Deputy Wardens disciplined the rowdy prisoners throughout the long stretch, The class was allowed a system of self-govern- ment. As a result, the following model prisoners were elected to preside: President, Rudolph Erbe, Vice-President, Marjorie Hatton 3 Secretary, Claire Crandall, Treas- urer, David Powers 5 and Deputy Warden Joyal as Class Adviser. During the summer the members of the class were put on probation in the care of their respective parents. Upon the return of the prisoners the following autumn, it was found that a few members had been pardoned for good behavior. The ofhcers that were elected were: joseph Galiette, President, Paul Reisch, Vice-President, Alfreda Smedberg, Secretary, Priscilla Lacourciere, Treasurer, Deputy Warden Shorey, Adviser. The most out- standing event this year was the Sophomore Social which was a huge success. Various clubs were organized, such as the Dramatic, Outdoor, Camera, Hiking, Bicycle and Sewing Clubs. In June, the second year, inmates had an outing at Lake Compounce. It was at this outing that a Sophomore girl fell into the lake. What a glorious feeling it gave the Class of '41 to be addressed as 'Gupper class- menf' just two more years of hard labor, yippee! With this newly acquired ,feeling of superiority, the once model prisoners became hard to manage. Hoodlums they were called. Many were expelled from the assemblies that some kindly souls spon- sored for the prisoners. Among those in that so-called Wednesday Detention Class were Lorraine Parizo and Anne Robetski. The following inmates held oflices for the year: Frank Astrologes, President, Francis Dudzik, Vice-President, Evelyn Parker, Secretary 5 Francis Pepe, Treasurer, Class Adviser, Deputy Warden D'Angelo. A new Commercial Deputy Warden was seen making her way in the building. At first sight she was thought to be a fellow prisoner, but she turned out to be Deputy Warden Kelly. The prisoners certainly did their best to put one over on her, but it could not be done. The Junior Prom was held in November. Many young hearts were happy and palpitated wildly that day. Alas! only a dollar profit was made. That year the Junior Recital was the most original in the history of the Institu- tion of Lewis High. Every Junior wrote an original essay. The eight best were selected and delivered by the authors at an assembly. Jane Muus and Paul Reisch walked off with the prizes. Until the Junior year not much enthusiasm was shown in regard to the Emblem, a paper published by the Institution. It is considered one of the best prison publications in Connecticut. In June came the yearly exams which determined how many more years a prisoner would have to serve. This was followed by the sum- mer probation period. x Page Sixteen t' it

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Page Eighteen -mf CHRONICLE Jw'- lczss oem FAREWELL TO LEWIS We have come to the end of another year, And we think of the fun we have had. All the memories of Lewis we hold dear, Each brings to us feeling-so poignant-so glad. As we travel the rough highway of life, Each one of us taking a separate way, We shall triumph over hardships and constant strife, Making lighter the problems we meet each day. The days spent in Lewis were days filled with joy, Which shall always be treasured deep in each heart, These are memories that no one will ever destroy, They are fond recollections of which we're a part. To those who helped to make dark places clear, While we worked there in old Lewis High, We give grateful thanks and wishes sincere, For a future of happiness none will deny, For a future that's lighted by shining rays, Of life that is safe and secure, Where they are not menaced by sad arrays, Of darkness and hardships which none can endure. We are happy that we in this land can be Where the sky is so blue over head, In a land where the strong arm of liberty Shields us from war and from dread. J 9 Continue to guide us in freedom's light, And to make our way surer each day, Make the stars and stripes in 'GOld Glory bright, Shine above us forever, we pray. You, dear school, have taught us to know, That the path which good citizens tread, Is one that is lighted by freedom's glow, A star of bright hope over head. Now to our Alma Mater, Lewis High, We give a rousing hearty cheer, And our hearts are sad as we say good-by, To memories and loyal friends so dear. By EVALYN C. Joi' 'L