Southington High School - Chronicle Yearbook (Southington, CT)

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Page Sixteen -'Wi CHRGNICLE W lass oem ADIEU OF '42 The day is here, our ways must part, For each of us a heavy heart. No more shall we, each happy day, Start work, then end that day with play. Such thoughts depress, so let's think back, To times and things not quite so black, Remember when, with eyes all bright, We started High with main and might. And then that year, as knowledge grew, We failed to give the credit due To them, our teachers, versed in lore For what they added to our store. As Sophs , of course, we grew more staid, Each boy a man, each girl a maid. We grasped our work with greater vim Ambition teeming to the brim. Our unior year with thrills supreme, Sports and dances, a student,s dream. Still, some more from books to learn From which, we hope, a good return. Last fall, as seniors, our last lap began, Some of us lagging, the rest in the van We've worked and slaved and pulled to-gether And faced the facts in good and bad weather So where we stand and what we've learned We owe to our teachers and for what we've earned We thank each one and make this prayer That Heaven rewards their patience there. Our job is now a sterner one A task that must be quickly done For now at war is our fair land Which calls us for a helping hand. I have no doubt, within the year, Some boys, some girls will not be herc. In some far-off and foreign land They'll help our country in its stand. 'Tis not Hgood-bye , we each will say, But - See you soon, some other day. May God see fit to bless your life And keep you free of too much strife. By JULIA BRINLI1 N

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'WPI CHRONICLE 14 This was also the year that the juniors had the honor of winning the annual spelling contest. Muriel Bahner walked away with the prize. Our Junior Recital was presented before the student body at our assembly with good recitals by all, including the winners Bob Moore and Carol Lewis. This year also we had two cake sales to help defray expenses and to boost our fund. With three quarters of our trip completed, we were again given two months' shore leave. September found all hands on deck ready to face our greatest tasks, This trip, Captain Joyal was drafted to the task of being class advisor, and first mate Gordon King was again elected president, George Westerberg was chosen vice-president, An- gelina Nardi secretary, and Robert Moore treasurer. Class pictures were taken quite early this year, for fear that government curtail- ment would prevent our doing so later. A hot-dog sale was held to further our graduating fund. War was declared in December and although the good ship Class of '42' was not torpedoed by Axis submarine, it has been affected in other ways. Shortage of gasoline will result in transportation problems. Perhaps it will necessitate our holding class night in this town. In January we held another cake sale, that turned out to be a success. In February, Chief Petty Ofhcer Bunce and some of the crew put on our Senior Play Who's Crazy Now. Our thanks to her and to the cast for a swell job. Well, I guess it's time to point the prow of our good ship toward home. Our cruise is nearly over although three of the biggest events are still to come- Class night, Graduation, and Senior Prom. May the winds always blow favorably wherever you go: and until we meet again. Anchors Away! VVILLIAM C0014 x'IILDRIiD Tews Paul' l' xftvvn

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'Ni CHRONICLE 14 - lass il! We, of the most ambitious, most illustrious and most modest class ever to graduate from this grand school, being sound in mind and body C . . , body anywayj bequeath many things to many people. We give and devise: TO: Mr. Strong- We leave you this corner stone Qdated 19901 to be used in the dedica- tion of the new high school. Mr. Phelan - This golf ball should prove useful. We sincerely hope that you will use it in all your future games, and that it will bring you much luck. Miss Hunt - We leave you this book entitled French Culture edited expressly for HEDUCATEDH PEOPLE. Mrs. Fossbender - This package of gum will remind you of the many students you felt forced to kick-out for chewing gum. Miss Shorey-- We leave you this pencil with numerical values on it. We feel sure that it will help you solve some of those very difhcult problems. Miss Bunce - We leave you this whistle. We feel sure that it will be of great value to you when trying to bring your classes to order. Miss Bedford - This piece of felt will prove helpful next winter when the wind rattles the west window in your homeroom. Miss Perkins -- This birthday card will call to mind the many cards you sent during your stay here. Miss Ryan - VVe leave you this model of one of the latest dress styles which we be- lieve will be popular for many years. We hope to see many of your students with this model dress on. Miss Beach - This piano should prove useful in future concerts. Miss Eclstrom - l'Ve leave you this new brief case in which to carry all those books you seem to possess. Mr, .loyal -fa l'Ve present you with this medal for your excellent work and help as our class advisor. Page Sl'Vt'llU't'll