The first Christmas Tree Exercise to take place in our new school was given Friday forenoon Dec. 23 in the girls’ play room in the main building. Principal Wheeler in opening the exercises called attention to this and humorously remarked that the names of all present would go down in history for future generations to read.

The Class of 1924 did not want a tree so they planted ivies, one near the boys’ and one near the girls’ club- rooms. The boys’ ivy died, now covers the walls there and has climbed to the roof.

The Class of 1926 placed a red oak tree near the front sidewalk. It has grown fast and its shining leaves which always point forward seem to urge us onward. The Class of 1927 planted in the court near the teachers’ dining room a linden. It comes out late in spring, but when the flowers open we enjoy their fragrance.

The Class of Tree planted near the teacher’s dining room. It comes out late in spring, but when the flowers open they enjoy their fragrance.

The Class of 1928 also planted an ivy but a recent severe winter killed it.

In 1929 the boys made a log cabin in our woods. We cut down the trees, trimmed them and built the cabin of which we are proud. Our trees have in this way made a shelter for many good times for us all. Many unemployed workers came to the school to clear the woods of underbrush. They carried white pines and cedars from the woods and planted them near our east boundary. A cedar hedge was planted near the gym so cars cannot go across the athletic field, and cedar trees were transplanted in the primary court.

The Class of 1930 felt uncomfortable because their sundial was missing for more than 50 years. The sundial used to stand near the statue of Thomas Gallaudet with Alice Cogswell at the American School for the Deaf. However, the class decided to donate another sundial to be placed in the same site that would always remember this class.

by Joseph Perfetto

On Friday morning, April 26, at 11:30 o’clock the classes of Mr. and Mrs. Bouchard and Mrs. LaVerne Taylor went to Wheeler Park to plant trees in honor of Arbor Day. Filomena Flamio signed the Governor’s Arbor Day Proclamation and Mabel Phelon gave it orally. Jack Marino signed the poem “Trees” and Joseph Perfetto gave a quotation from Henry Van Dyke. Mrs. Taylor’s class planted two fine Hovey Arbor Vitae-Trees on each side of the steps of the porch of the Log Cabin. Mrs. Bouchard’s class planted an elm tree and a Colorado Blue Spruce opposite the Log Cabin. Mr. Bouchard’s class planted a Blue Colorado Spruce. Mrs. Taylor’s class also planted a Black Oak near bridge. This tiny oak grew from an acorn which they planted when in Mr. Bouchard’s class. Markers were placed in the ground by each tree. Mr. Bouchard took movies of the Arbor Day exercises.

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

Incidentally, it was Joseph Simons who collected money for the class to purchase class tree to replace the one they have planted in 1938. The tree is Golden Locust and is planted near the Boatner Building.

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

By Sophie Kaczynski

On the evening of May 6th the Senior Class planted its class tree, a Purple Beech, in front of our principal’s home. Margaret DeLong signed a poem which Donald Wilkinson recited. Thaddeus Szablinski gave a short description of this kind of tree which was followed by a brief talk by Mr. Boatner.

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

The only one tree named a Sugar Maple at the campus Some kissed if for best wishes / good luck.

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Rare Here Memorializes Jackson Raney, to Dr. Boatner by the Late Head of Indiana School

The majestic black walnut is, unfortunately, one of the vanishing trees of America. On the Indiana School for the Deaf campus, however, there is a magnificent stand of these great trees growing from eighty to ninety feet high. These trees greatly enhance the beauty of the entire school.

Quite a few years ago, thanks to the late Dr. Jackson A. Raney who was at that time Superintendent of the Indiana School for the Deaf, we secured a bag of walnuts. Optimistically, Dr. Boatner of the American School for the Deaf tried his hand at planting these walnuts and planted about a hundred of them, but either the squirrels or something else got them. Anyway, no green shoots appeared. Thanks to one of our late great instructors, Mr. Joseph Bouchard, who planted a considerable number on our campus, several of the walnuts did sprout. One planted in front of the superintendent's house at the American School for the Deaf has grown to the point where it is now over twenty feet high.

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

One fair morning lasy October, we planted our class tree, a sugar maple, opposite the football field along the road to the cabin. The Juniors and several teachers were invited to share in this memorable occasion.

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

On April 12, 1949, the Senior class, with this class as guests, planted their class tree, a young sweet birch, north of the school building. The class president gave a short talk. He said that the tree would be a reminder of the class of the days they had spent here at school.

On April 13 we invited the Class of 49 and a few teachers to watch chosen a white oak, the Connecticut state tree. Ours was given to us by Mr. Bouchard who, ten years ago, planted an acorn from the "son" of the original Charter Oak, now growing in Bushnell Park.

We planted ours on the lawn in front of the boys' wing. Each member of the class helped dig the hole and fill it in. 2004 | At the Fall Festival and Football Reunion, Louis J. Fugedi 49’ came and looked at a map and he said “I am only one who is alive to give you this information on the Class of Tree!”

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

May 27, 1951 Sunday Courant Hartford, Conn. “ASD Juniors Plant Class Tree One Year Early”

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

Ian Spence from BBA, Ben Brong Academy found and saved a Class Tree “1957” sign. The stone was broken.

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

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In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

Barbara Palmento, Class of 1968 said “That tree was a friendly tree”

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

On April 12, 1949, the Senior class, with this class as guests, planted their class tree, a young sweet birch, north of the school building. The class president gave a short talk. He said that the tree would be a reminder of the class of the days they had spent here at school.

On April 13 we invited the Class of 49 and a few teachers to watch chosen a white oak, the Connecticut state tree. Ours was given to us by Mr. Bouchard who, ten years ago, planted an acorn from the "son" of the original Charter Oak, now growing in Bushnell Park.

We planted ours on the lawn in front of the boys' wing. Each member of the class helped dig the hole and fill it in. 2004 | At the Fall Festival and Football Reunion, Louis J. Fugedi 49’ came and looked at a map and he said “I am only one who is alive to give you this information on the Class of Tree!”

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

On April 12, 1949, the Senior class, with this class as guests, planted their class tree, a young sweet birch, north of the school building. The class president gave a short talk. He said that the tree would be a reminder of the class of the days they had spent here at school.

On April 13 we invited the Class of 49 and a few teachers to watch chosen a white oak, the Connecticut state tree. Ours was given to us by Mr. Bouchard who, ten years ago, planted an acorn from the "son" of the original Charter Oak, now growing in Bushnell Park.

We planted ours on the lawn in front of the boys' wing. Each member of the class helped dig the hole and fill it in. 2004 | At the Fall Festival and Football Reunion, Louis J. Fugedi 49’ came and looked at a map and he said “I am only one who is alive to give you this information on the Class of Tree!”

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

On April 12, 1949, the Senior class, with this class as guests, planted their class tree, a young sweet birch, north of the school building. The class president gave a short talk. He said that the tree would be a reminder of the class of the days they had spent here at school.

On April 13 we invited the Class of 49 and a few teachers to watch chosen a white oak, the Connecticut state tree. Ours was given to us by Mr. Bouchard who, ten years ago, planted an acorn from the "son" of the original Charter Oak, now growing in Bushnell Park.

We planted ours on the lawn in front of the boys' wing. Each member of the class helped dig the hole and fill it in. 2004 | At the Fall Festival and Football Reunion, Louis J. Fugedi 49’ came and looked at a map and he said “I am only one who is alive to give you this information on the Class of Tree!”

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.

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In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

In Memory of Gordon W. and Ruth L. Clark

For the ASDAA 50th Anniversay (1914-1964) a tree was planted near a building where NTD is now in. It was removed due to a road being built on the site.

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

In memorial of seven challenger Astronauts in 1986, the Jr./Sr. High School students planted a beautiful tree. It is still alive and growing today!

American Elm, ASD’s first oldest tree on the campus.
Once upon a time, ASD had two rows of beautiful American Elm trees lining the entrance and exit driveways. Unfortunately all died but except one from a disease. Yet, an American Elm tree still exists. It is growing near a curve of the road next to the Laurent Clerc Dormitory. In 1960, it had a disease and had to be cut down, somehow it sprouted alive and remains one of the oldest tree on ASD campus.