From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby High School yearbook

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features the Derby High School yearbook, “Lookout.”

The logo is of a clipper ship like the ones formerly built in Derby. On the ship, the "lookout" was another name for the "crow’s nest." The Derby Public Library has copies of the Lookout yearbooks going back to 1901. These Lookout books started out as publications from the high school students themselves including various school activities and the like. The first Lookout that had photos of students was in 1935. 

The Library would also like to request your help to complete our Lookout collection. Missing years are 1938, 1939, 1940, 1999, and 2006. 

Note: All book donations are accepted at the Library’s discretion. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

[First posted on this date in 2018.]

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights book used by siblings for 2 different reasons

Turnback Tuesday looks at a book that was used by two family members for very different reasons.

William J. Murray worked for R. N. Bassett Co. in 1902 and 1903 as a clerk. He used this book to keep a record of wire gauges that were used.

The R. N. Bassett Co. at this time was located on the corner of Third and Housatonic Avenue in Derby. They made skirts and corset wire.

William’s sister, Virginia, got a hold of this book and decided to make it her own. She used it to record school events especially her graduation year from Shelton High School in 1911.

Virginia ((or “Ginger” as her classmates called her), was one of 17 to graduate. She also used this book to paste and write down recipes.

Virginia became a teacher, moved to Derby, and her first teaching job was at Lafayette School in Shelton in 1915. She held this position for three years. In 1918, she taught at Hawthorne School in Shelton and then in 1920, Virginia became a teacher at Irving School in Derby. She transferred to Lincoln School to teach in 1924, and in 1927, Virginia moved to Waterbury.

This book is a recent donation to the Library from Joseph DiRienzo.

Thank you to the Shelton Public Library for their help in locating Virginia's listing in the Shelton High School yearbook.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

'Turnback Tuesday' features history of Derby High School yearbook

Turnback Tuesday features the Derby High School yearbook called the “Lookout.”

The logo is of a Clipper Ship like the ones built in Derby. The Lookout was another name for the Crow’s Nest.

Derby Public Library has copies of The Lookout going back to 1901. These books started out as publications from the high school students themselves talking about school activities and the like. The first Lookout, including photos of the students, was published in 1935.

This Turnback is also a request to help the Library complete its collection. We are missing the following years: 1936, 1938, 1939, 1999, and 2006.

Donations appreciated and accepted at the Library’s discretion.

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Derby High School yearbook featured 5 years ago on 'Turnback Tuesday'

DERBY - This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features the Derby High School yearbook, “Lookout.”

The logo is of a clipper ship like the ones formerly built in Derby. On the ship, the "lookout" was another name for the "crow’s nest."

The Derby Public Library has copies of the Lookout yearbooks going back to 1901. These Lookout books started out as publications from the high school students themselves including various school activities and the like.

The first Lookout that had photos of students was in 1935. The Library would also like to request your help to complete our Lookout collection. Missing years are 1938, 1939, 1940, 1999 & 2006.

Note: All book donations are accepted at the Library’s discretion. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

This 'Turnback Tuesday' post was first published on this date in 2018.

'Turnback Tuesday' (on Wednesday) features Derby High School yearbooks

Turnback Tuesday is reposting its feature on the “Lookout,” Derby High School's yearbook.

The Derby Public Library is looking to complete its collection of Derby High School yearbooks.

The logo is of a Clipper Ship like the ones built in Derby. (The "lookout" was another name for the crow’s nest.) The Library has copies dating back to 1901, which started out as publications from the high school students themselves talking about school activities, etc.

The first "Lookout" was in 1935 and included student photos. Missing years are 1938, 1999, 2001 and 2006.

Please contact the us if you have a copy of these you are willing to donate.

Thanks as always to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history.

Yearbook pickup slated Wednesday at Ansonia High School

 

Shared from the Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.

Ansonia High School slates yearbook distribution

Yearbook Distribution For Ansonia High School Students ONLY
Wednesday, July 8
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
To keep distribution as safe and efficient as possible,
please follow these guidelines.
1. Drive up to the main entrance.
2. Remain in your vehicle.
3. Your yearbook will be brought to your car door.
4. Bring CASH for any balance due. (You will receive an individual email if a balance is due.)
5. Place payment in an envelope with your full name on the outside of the envelope.
There are a limited number of yearbooks still available.
If interested, you must reserve one by emailing Ms. Mudry @ pmudry@ansoniaps.org prior to July 8.

Graduation Video Link:
https://www.d1photosct.com/live-streams

*This is shared from the Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.

Shelton History Center offers glimpse at high school yearbook from 1919

The Argus was first published in December 1900 as a quarterly produced during the school year by the students of Shelton High. It eventually evolved into the yearbook as we know it today. This Argus is from 1919.

Thanks go to the Shelton History Center staff for sharing interesting information on Facebook about the evolution of the high school yearbook. 

'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby High School yearbook

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features the Derby High School yearbook, “Lookout.”

The logo is of a clipper ship like the ones formerly built in Derby. On the ship, the "lookout" was another name for the "crow’s nest." 
The Derby Public Library has copies of the Lookout yearbooks going back to 1901. These Lookout books started out as publications from the high school students themselves including various school activities and the like. The first Lookout that had photos of students was in 1935. 
The Library would also like to request your help to complete our Lookout collection. Missing years are 1938, 1939, 1940, 1999, and 2006. 

Note: All book donations are accepted at the Library’s discretion. 
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
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Thanks go out to the Derby Public Library for sharing interesting local history each week.