New Milford High School - Schaghticoke Yearbook (New Milford, CT)

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New Milford High School in 1963 had — 37 classrooms 1 gym, an auditorium, and only cafe A 3 science labs 1 guidance office 1 small faculty room no courtyard! Since the move to the new high school much has happened, nationally as well as locally. We’ve gone through many presidents as well as principals. The town of New Milford has changed from a rural farm area to a suburban community. Many additions to the High School have been made. An upper gym and more bleachers were put on to accommodate our rocking pep-rallys. Two wings have been added on as well: The math wing and the science wing. The courtyard was formed because of these two wings and is now a favorite place for students to hang out, especially in the warmer months of school. In the following pages we hope to bring you on an exciting Journey through 23 years of history, touching off memories of both heartache and Joy.

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East Street School had— 17 classrooms a combination gym, cafeteria, and study hall 1 science lab a combination French and language laboratory 1 office for the adminstration a small guidance office 1 industrial arts shop 1 small home economics room In the fall of 1962, the graduating high school class of 63 made a monumental move that would affect high school students in New Milford for years to come, 25 years to be exact. They moved from East Street School to the “new” New Milford High School. The class consisted of about 90 students and the population of the town of New Milford was about 13,000. In the following pages eight teachers who arc still with us, that made the move 25 years ago, will share their memories of (he past 25 years.

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John F. Kennedy is the president during the early 1960s, with his first lady Jackie. Destined to be the Camelot of modern day. President Kennedy’s life is cut short by a bullet in Dallas before he can fulfill many of his presidential dreams. While in office, he faces the Soviet leader Khrushchev in the Bay of Pigs fiasco, and again in the Cuban Missile Crisis. He also promises to have a man on the moon by the end of the decade. The nation is mortified as his assassination is seen on television; Lyndon Johnson, the former vice president, is then sworn in as president. The assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, is arrested and murdered on live television. The United States organizes its first involvement in the war in Vietnam. In 1969, 136 Americans are killed in South Hast Asia and the casualties contine to climb. The Xapalrn bombing is carried out, and President Johnson sends 50,000 additional troops to aid in the fight against Communism. Many United States citizens protest the police action involvement in Vietnam. 1963 What was the biggest music scene of the time? The Beatles, of course! The Fab Four invade America with their “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club”, and Paul, John, Ringo and George are instant international superstars. Also popular were Bob Dylan’s “Blowing in the Wind”, The Door’s “Light My Fire” and Jimi Hendrix enjoying the reign as Acid King of the Electric Guitar. The Rolling Stones make their controversial appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show' w'ith “Let’s Spend the Night Together.” James Brown becomes the Godfather of Soul, and Elvis Presley ties the knot w'ith a young Priscilla. Kids are driving a brand new' T-Bird, which replaces the ’57 Chevy as the hottest set of w'hecls, w'hilc Ford introduces a sporty new Mustang. Skate boards become the newest teenage fad when they arc introduced in the early 1960’s. Microwave ovens make their American debut, and send cooking into an entirely new' range. Housewives begin to have more free time, and women are no longer tied to their homes. 20