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

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' - 9SBYI959 JUNIOR YEAR Another September had rolled around and we were at last juniors. Now, we could actually be considered upper classmen. This year, we found ourselves confronted with a more than usual number of changes in the physical appearance of Crosby. Mr. Elwell now had his headquarters moved to the old A.A. Room. Our cafeteria had a bright and shiny face lifting job, for the table and chair tops were given a coat of red paint while the walls were painted a delicate aqua. Came springtime and Room 212 blossomed out in new desks-movable ones! Our cheerleaders sported new uniforms for the Thanksgiving Game- which by the way resulted in a tie game-Wilby 13-Crosby 13. Three new teachers joined the ranks of the Ivy faculty. They were Miss Rita Gorman, English teacher, Miss Mae McKenna, Girls' Gym teacher, and Mrs. Kasmyra Butler, English teacher. Cur Basketball team had one of its best seasons in recent history coping the city crown. Eight junior girls underwent a preparatory course in teaching which lasted eight days. The purpose was to give the girls an insight on the teach- ing profession so that they might determine if it would become their vocation. Several members of the French paper and the French club along with Mr. Feeney and Miss Crawford helped welcome the Merci Train , France's Gift of Gratitude, which proved very inspiring. Members of the German club visited an exhibit displaying Goethe's works at Yale University. Goethe is considered one of Germany's greatest writers. Our swimming team captured one state title, two second places, and one fourth place in the CIAC championship meet in the Yale pool. The Argus again received first place ratings in the CSPA contest. La Page Ouverte, our French paper, won second place ratings in the foreign language competition. At the traditional candlelight ceremony held in the Assembly Hall April 27, 36 juniors were inducted into the Crosby Honor Society. The annual junior Prom was held April 23 at the Central Y Ballroom. After a very eventful year we could at last proudly call ourselves Seniors.

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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

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' - SBYI9 ' SENIOR YEAR September, 1949, brought with it the realization of the dream we had entertained since we were freshmen-we were at long last seniors! It also marked the beginning of a very eventful year, one not soon to be forgotten. We were greeted by several new faces among the faculty. They included Miss Elizabeth Paul, Mr. John Luddy, and Mr. Charles Bannon. In February we welcomed another newcomer to the faculty in the person of Miss Mary Hutchinson. This year also brought some changes of department heads. Mr. Joseph Feeney was appointed head of the modern language department, replacing Miss Angie Keene who retired in June, 1949. Mr. Alfred Kenney assumed his new duties as head of the science department, a position vacated by Mr. Frank English upon his retirement at the end of the previous school year. Mr. William Boland became head of the social studies department in january. This new appointment was made possible through the retirement of Miss Helen I. Haugh who had been a history teacher and head of the social studies department at Crosby for many years. Crosby lost several other valuable educators at the close of the school year in june. Mr. William B. Elwell resigned from his position as vice-principal, English department head, and English teacher. Resignations were also submitted by Miss jane Given, English teacher, and Miss Elizabeth M. Whitehill, domestic science instructor. Mr. Francis Boland was named vice-principal to succeed the retiring Mr. Elwell. In lNovember, we opened our doors wide and declared an open house for all parents and friends of Crosby students. Under the supervision of Miss Kathryn W. Hayes, dean, and with the assistance of a senior committee, the evening's program was so successful that plans were made to make Crosby Open House an annual affair. At a january assembly we elected a very capable slate of officers. To reaffirm our choice and to demonstrate our support for these ofiicers we gathered for an open-house party at the home of Lucille Kenny, our new vice-president. The Argus again won first place at the annual C.S.P.A. convention in New York. La Prensita and La Page Ouverte both won second place in their respective fields. The Senior Dramatic Club presented June Mad , appropriately enough on June 2 at the Women's Club. Michael Flavin, the class orator, delivered the traditional speech at the Arbor Day ceremonies at Hamilton Park. This was accompanied by the planting of a tree dedicated to the class of 1950. The 1949-1950 sports program proved to be a successful one for the various Crosby teams. The football and basketball teams both won city championships. The swimming team finished the season with a commendable record of six wins and three losses. The baseball nine encountered stiff opposition in its first encounters, while the track team, even though losing its first meet, looked very strong in the remaining meets. When we realize that we are leaving the familiar halls of Old Ivy, most of us will have to admit that we will carry through life many fond memories of our years at Crosby. XISIID