Southington High School - Chronicle Yearbook (Southington, CT)

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After enjoying another furlough we returned for our last year at the Training School and were given the honor of being Seniors. Our group was now reduced to seventy-two. Gen, Ryan, who had done so much toward making our class a success, was chosen to be our advisor once more. Her assistants were Colonel Chester Hushak, Major Jane Smith, Captain Anna DeLuco and Lieutenant Walter Marciniec. Certainly we would not want to forget our football team, which under the leadership of Gen. Fontana came through another undefeated season. During our Senior year we really became aware of the War. The need for help in the various factories in town necessitated a change in our schedule. We were dismissed early and many worked willingly in the factories. This change inaugurated a system by which we provided lunches for our buddies which also served as a financial benefit to us. After much debate it was decided that we follow the tradition by presenting the Senior Play, which was directed this year by Gen. Harriet Edstrom. There were truly many obstacles in the way of its presentation. The fact that many were working meant nightly rehearsals and the attacks of the measles and flu couldn't be postponed. However, on April 30 a capacity crowd witnessed the presentation of the comedy c'Brother Goosei' which revealed the hidden talent of the cast. Who will forget the mischievious Norma Brunalli or that fall of Jimmy Mariconda's. Everyone agrees it was something not soon to be forgotten. Meanwhile our time at the Lewis High Training School is limited. There remain three great events - Class Night, the Senior Prom, and Graduation. In a short time many of the fellows will enter a bigger and better Army in a greater struggle but all of us will face the Future prepared and greatly benefited by the training we have received here. Good luck to the class of '41-3. WDENISE SULLIVAN WALTER MARCINIEC Page Eleven ' A mi- 'Arab-N.-aa..-A. -A-.

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lass 23150 ry fAll ranks conferred upon individuals are merely fictitious.j In September of 1939 one hundred and sixty-four draftees reported for training at the Lewis High Training School. We had as our Commander-in-chief Mr, Phelan assisted by sixteen capable Generals. During our first year of training we had as our advisor Gen. Shorey Qmath.j of the Engineering Corps. assisted by Colonel fclass presidentj Alvin Miller, Major fvice-presidentj Robert Barbier, Captain Qsecretaryj Helen Stuart and Lieutenant Qtreasurerj Dorothy Strong. Our first year of training was rather inactive since most of our time was spent in learning Army regulations and adjusting ourselves to this new life, Yes, we too were called f'rookies by our superiors but we could take it and really enjoyed the first phase of our training. Our superiors believed we were deserving of a furlough and following exams, we were dismissed. September soon arrived and we returned to commence the second part of our training. As Sophomores it was now our turn to tease the newly arrived detachment of Freshmen. We selected as our officers this time Cen. joseph Fontana fbiologyj of the Medical Corps. as advisor while Colonel Alvin Miller once again served as presi- dent, Major Robert Barbier as vice-president, Captain Elaine Moshier as secretary, and Lieutenant Marjorie Keating as treasurer. Dues were set at 3.25 but since our pay was small the collection of dues was not very successful. Our battalion seemed to be still lacking in spirit and there was little excitement during our second year. The time passed rapidly and we soon entered the third phase of our training. Chosen as our leaders for our junior year were Gen. Elizabeth Ryan fHome Eco- nomicsj of the Quartermaster Corps. assisted by Colonel James McNerney, Major William Aduskiewiez, Captain Lila Rizk and Lieutenant Walter Marciniec. During our third year a law was passed increasing our pay which improved the collection of dues. This year noted a change in the cooperation of our battalion- as the Army would say, we were Hon the ballf' It was decided to sponsor a junior Promenade for the purpose of boosting morale. Our Prom. was held Nov. 21 at the local Y.M.C.A. and an enjoyable time was had by all. The results of the dance were encouraging for we not only succeeded in boosting morale but also our financial standing. Also improving our monetary situation was a cake sale. Our group also had the privilege of participating in the annual Junior Recital sponsored by the Alumni. Each member of our battalion composed an original essay on a patriotic subject. The eight essays selected were delivered at an Assembly on April 15 and we realized the talent which was among us. Dorothy Wagenbrenner and Lila Rizk shared the prize for the girls and Walter Marciniec received the award for the boys. Page Ten ' k if c

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Pagc Twelve lass Poem PARTING OF WAYS I We are gathered here to bid farewell, To Lewis, let our voices swell- With praise, and veneration found, In our hearts so staunchly bound- To our Alma Mater. II We are here gathered to bid farewell- To our Fellow-classmates, know we them so well To the lads who will go off to Chafe- May God bless them, and keep them safe. III Please - God - Make our class of 6113 Have the fortitude needed for liberty, Enable them to distinguish right from wrong- That this great country may be eternally strong. IV Give them good judgment unto the end- For wisdom and sage will be needed 'when This war-torn world starts the long, hard climb- And we to this task - must ourselves bind. V We all must go our separate ways- But we,ll never forget our carefree days, The hours weive spent together here- Will live forever, to bring us cheer. VI Farewell to the teachers, their guiding hands, Gur friends who have helped us take the stand- Who fought our battles, come what may, Acclaim them the winners, this glorious day l l VII Now that it's time to say goodbye, Saddened hearts we cannot deny- But let's wish for happiness - not for tears, To guide us through the coming years. By MARJ oR1E KEATING S L na-