However. his contributions to education and to the Wallington school system were not confined exclusively to the area of vocational education. He organized a program using WPA funds to renovate the three public school buildings. and set up a record file on every individual who had attended Wallington public schools since 1892. Over the years. these records have helped former students establish dates of birth for citizenship papers. traveling visas. and to qualify for social security benefits. Furthermore. he advocated that Wallington maintain its own school repair program. and over the years he prepared all necessary specifications. other than those requiring the signature of an engineer or an architect. and supervised the work performed. In addition to serving as board secretary.