Crosby High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Waterbury, CT)

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' - 9SBYI959' CLASS HISTORY FRESHMAN YEAR As we entered Crosby for the first time in September, 1946, and were the objects of the inevitable jokes of the upper classmen, we knew little of the joy and sorrow that lay before us. Among the new arrivals was Gerda Hartung who had just returned to the United States after spending seven years in Germany. Two of our classmates, Doris Rhinehart and Leah Douglas, soon proved their skill in writing by submitting prize-winning entries to a Community Chest essay contest. It was during the autumn of this year that the Girls' Athletic Association disbanded because of a great lack of interest. At the Turkey Day football game, an underdog Ivy team became the city champion by beating Leavenworth 18-7, and ended the season with a 4-4 record. Mr. J. Francis Boland was appointed director of sports in the public high schools. The Crosby safety committee, of which Farrell Connor was a member, made a survey of the safety hazards in and around Crosby, and submitted a report to the Waterbury Safety Council. The Freshman Dramatic Club, under the direction of Miss Marie Mac- donnell, put on a presentation of Little Women at the Women's Club. The Argus again received the honor of receiving a iirst place rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. La Page Ouverte and La Prensita each received second place ratings. As the school year approached its end, it was announced that Bob Mc- Donald was to be a delegate to the World Scout Jamboree to be held in Paris, France, the following summer. It was also in this year that Miss May Gould resigned as a member of the English department, terminating 26 years of teaching at Crosby. One fine june afternoon we left Crosby as freshmen, but looked forward to the start of our sophomore year, and another step towards being upper classmen.

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GSBY I959 CLASS OFFICERS GEORGE BLAIR Secrelary JOSEPH MANGO Treamrer EISED MX

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' - 9SBYI956 SOPHOMORE YEAR With the coming of our sophomore year, we had reached the second step in our climb towards being the lords and rulers of the school. We began to assume more responsibilities and to regard ourselves as older individuals. The year brought about a sports season which ranged from brilliant to dismal. The Ivy Gridders experienced a season which is better left unmen- tioned. However, the other teams put Crosby back into the limelight. The basketball quintet had a slow start but soon were hooping their way to victory and as a result they gained a berth in the state tournament. The Ivy mermen had a remarkable season. With the help of such veteran stars as Skiff, Lux, and Bates, they were ranked first in Connecticut and second in New England. The baseball had a nearly perfect season and gained the Valley crown as well as the city title. The track team had a perfect season and literally ran away from its opponents. During our sophomore year there were numerous faculty changes. Mr. Charles Woodlock retired as mechanical drawing instructor and was succeeded by his brother, Frank. Other additions to the faculty were Miss Ferrone, Mrs. Cameron, Mr. Derwin, and Miss O'Brien. A very popular course was introduced in Old Ivy in our sophomore year. Typewriting was offered for the first time to seniors, under the instruc- tion of Mr. Vincent Stankus. Of invaluable aid to Crosbyites were the vocational assemblies and coun- sel of Miss Kathryn W. Hayes, dean of students. The various Crosby clubs also experienced a very successful year. The German and French Clubs did their part by sending packages to needy families in Europe. Also, a water carnival was presented by the Waterbury Safety Club and the Inter-High Orchestra gave its annual concert. When june came and closed another page of our book, we all looked eagerly forward to our junior year. 0 E0