William Hall High School - Hallmark Yearbook (West Hartford, CT)

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EDITORIAL STAFF Edith Aschattenburg E ditor-in-Chief Virginia Knudsen Robert Valentine Associate Editors Russell Carlson '45 Make-Up Editor William Gordon '45 Iohn Peckham '46 Ianet Rice Photography Committee Iune Iohnson Ioseph Malsick Virginia Parsons Virginia Swift Data Committee Fidelia Augur William Greene Rudolph Peterson Club Editors Robert Hill Sherwood Marchant Dorothy E. Martin Athletic Editors Stephen Appelbaurn Business Manager David Beckwith Assistant Business Manager Miss Shirley Simkin Adviser

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EVERY SCHOOL should have a seal, and each one of the students should know what it stands for. No doubt all of you have seen our seal on different items throughout the school and have wondered just how and why this particular seal was chosen. At the top of the seal is the traditional lamp of knowledge which helps to light man's way through the world about him. This is a sym- bol of the fact that if man has learning, he will not be left to grope in the dark when he must meet the trials and tribulations of the universe. Perhaps the lamp could be compared to the vessel that Aladdin rubbed to obtain any wish that he might make. As the story goes, the owner had only to stroke the lamp, and a monstrous geni would appear to grant his command. Man today may not be able to find a lamp such as the one Aladdin had, but by acquiring all of the knowledge that he can, he will be able to obtain many of the things that the geni brought to Aladdin, and perhaps even more. No doubt all of you have heard of Mercury, who, according to my- thology, was the messenger of the gods. l-lis winged feet were sup- posed to make him a fast runner and a good athlete. The winged foot on our seal symbolizes outstanding achievement in athletics and physical fitness. The Greeks and Spartans of old were known for their great skill and sportsmanship in races and other competitive games. Mercury belonged to this race of meny therefore it is very fitting that his winged foot should represent athletics and sportsmanship in our school. The clasping of hands is a gesture of friendship or fraternity which has been practiced through the years. This custom was practiced in the early days when pioneers were first settling our country. lf a per- son approached with his hand extended, this signified that he was not carrying a weapon and that he came as a friend. Although it may not have quite the same meaning as it did in the days of old, it is still a sym- bol of friendship and brotherhood. The clasped hands on our seal are representative of the friendly spirit of our school. These three symbols are combined in our seal, which decorates the cover of HALLMARKS. They represent the most important phases of school life-scholarship, athletics, and friendship. lt is hoped that this book will set forth the activities and achievements of the Class of '44 in all of these respects. R. C. V.

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FACULTY Principal RAY W. HAHRIMAN' ,yy 1,.,w ' 4 7 ' I. HAROLD ROSSITEB Vice-Principal, Chemistry, Adviser to Photography Club HODERIC A. BEAULIEU f Spanish i ff, A' IDA B. CION Biology, Adviser to Garden Club ELMA M. CLARK English, Adviser to Senior Class lUSTINE M. CLARK Physical Education, Adviser to Leaders Club, Tumbling Club, Swimming Club MARY W. CUSHMAN French, Dean of Students, Director of Assembly Programs, Adviser to Student Council, Guidance Work MARK A. DAVIS Music, Music Appreciation, Adviser to Band, Orchestra, Opera and Glee Clubs INEZ M. ELDER Stenography, Office Practice, Business Mathematics YOLANDA GARAVAGLIA Stenography, Personal Typewriting, Office Practice. Adviser to Girls Bowling Club