Southington High School - Chronicle Yearbook (Southington, CT)

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L.H.S. CHRONICLE lass oem We were a trifle anxious And in quite a baffling Mmessf' Where would we get a poem That could honestly express The many hopes and memories That within our hearts entwine VVith our Alma Mater Lewis, Sentiments we can't define? But now that we are leaving We just can't help but think Of the laughter, fun, and friendship That we have come to link To the faithful time-worn building With a spirit all its own - The school we worked and played for Aiding us as we have grown. r Yes, there was a lot of griping, And oh how we did worry About teachers, tests, and finals, And we always tried to scurry Faster each succeeding day Down the hill that tired us so. But something always drew us To that place weld come to know. We've had a lot of fun there And many thanks we owe To faculty, friends, and helpers Who made the memory grow. And may that memory never fade We know it never will. So we bid goodbye with a tearful eye To the 'clnstitution on the Hill. JOAN WENDT 22

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A sg- r I ss. gig gymp-' 's ' 1,3 intl' ga- 1? s .-A .am-fr-aw-1Q,1 , Q ,mt i M 1 fewsqs VV ,I . N ,,i.i,v3.i-. ,4 '.. -, .vi L.H.S. CHRONICLE Floor elections were held in a true democratic spirit with Ralph Mann elected president and Joe O,Hala, vice-president. Ray Kremski was elected secretary and Marion Marshall, treasurer. Miss DeGere had moved but, Miss Collins efficiently filled the post of our advisor. Seniors dor1't have to be bothered with a cleaning staff 5 our officers have enough trouble trying to make the budget meet. Lewis athletic teams have greatly profited from our class as they have trampled opponents into the dust in Football, Baseball, and Track and into the Hoor in Basket- ball. Stars on the Gridiron were Bull,' Hurley, Bob Chalmers, Dud Merriman, Ray Kremski, Monk', Mann, and Tony Feola. Tony Feola and Bob Chalmers were also stand outs on the basketball court while Bill Dubicki, Yush O'Hala and Phil D'Agostino led the baseball team. The annual Senior Play, A Howling Success, was given early in December in the Hotel's spacious auditorium. The play was directed by Miss Collins and produced by an excellent cast led by Bill Beltz and Sodie', Carbone. Given before a capacity crowd, it was universally acclaimed a success. A share of the success was due to the Stage Directors: Ken Reisch, Gerry Conaty, Dick DeBishop, and Bill Strong, whose novel sound effects usually surprised everyone. Three dances have been held so far this year by the almighty Senior Class. Similar to our Junior Good Bye Seniors Dance, we held a Welcome Freshmen Dance. A New Year,s Eve Dance was held at which the New Year was heralded in in the best American tradition. In February the Valentine Dance was held with the election of the Valentine King and Queen and their Pages. Dave Gioia was the King and Angie Palladino, the Queen. Three more events await us before we check out for the last time. There will be the major social event of the season, the Senior Ball, for which Harry James or perhaps Vaughn Monroe will be engaged. Class Night will be held, a farewell party, where we will join together to enjoy good food, good wine, and good friends. The climax of our year will be an evening in June where we will prepare to depart. After our luggage is packed and our room keys deposited, we receive our Certificates of Good Standing from the manager himself. We have enjoyed our stay and the knowledge and lasting friendships it has given us, but our time is up and we must move on. We realize now the opportunities that you offered to us and which we first took so lightly. We hope we can live up to the faith and wisdom you have placed in us. One thing we are sure of: the memory of Lewis High will live in the hearts of her sons and daughters forever. . JACK Lorz 21

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ff' W is L.H.S. CHRONICLE lass il! The class of nineteen hundred and forty-seven, being of sound mindffij and bodyf?j do hereby bequeath the following in our last will and testamentg witnessed and approved by the parties of the first part to the parties of the second part, written by the parties of the third part, in memory of the parties of the fourth part. Q Take it slow son, you'll get itll Mr. Strong - Mr. Phelan - Mr. Rathbun - illiss Halloran M1'.McSorley Illrs. Prior - Miss Shorey - Mr. Fontana M- Miss Beach - Miss Fagan - Miss Clark - , , Mr. D'AngeZ0 Mr. Stowe - A headache we know are your duties each day We give you these aspirins to fade them away. A bottle of O-D-30 in the lab would go well To counteract that sulphur smell. A Hashlight bulb to you we deem To keep your track teams on the beam. You teach your pupils to speak with ease So this book on English should surely please. Get away from that sawlw we hear you say So here is a whip to keep them away. To you we bequeath this pattern book So your students will have that well-dressed look. And now a map to Elizabeth Shorey Of the world she will travel, in all its glory. We give to you this pigskin brown To carry into Plainville town. To continue sounds, oh, so sweet We give to you this music sheet. To you we give this Lewis L To show you that you've been just swell. A one year diploma we give to you And soon the others will make it two. To you we give this racing tip So behind in cash you'll never slip. We leave this checkbook to Mr. Stowe To pay all the debts Lewis High may owe. 23