Putnam High School - Clipper Yearbook (Putnam, CT)

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20 'PHE BLUE AND WHiTE as June approached and the closing of school, we were looking forward to September and the continuation of studies as Sophomores. ROSE BON OSCON I. Sophomore Year In the autumn of 1944 we acquired the enviable title of Sopho mc-res. Our class of fifty-seven students suddenly rose from obscurity to fame and recognition. We lost no time or opportunity to remind those Freshmen of their proper places. This year we welcomed two new teachers, Miss Foley and Mr. Pedley. We were sorry to see Miss Hooper go, and we certainly missed Mr. Tiffany and his fine personality. Albert Latici, a little man with a big voice, presided over our class meetings. Gertrude Born was elected vice-president, and Laura Niles, our class secretary. We all regretted the departure of Jack Cameron, our class treasurer. Our class meetings were held under the supervision of our class advisers, Miss Foley, Miss Hanan, and Miss Hayes. In the early spring the class agreed on having a dance. It was voted to have five committees and three persons on each committee. We were all looking forward to being Seniors some dayg that is after becoming Juniors. JOHN NORTON. Junior Year In September 1945 we returned for our third year at Putnam High. It was a triumphant return, for we had left in June as lowly Soph- mores, and now we were returning as proud upperclassmen. At our first class meeting, We elected the officers who were to lead us throughout the year- They were as follows: President, Albert Latici, Vice-president, Gertrude Borng Secretary, Marion Ellsworthg and Treasurer, Laura Niles. At our second class meeting we chose a ring committee. Late in the Fall, the class held a meeting to start our magazine drive under the able direction of Miss Segerberg. This campaign

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YEAR BOOK 1947 19 ADDRESS OF WELCOME Members of the Faculty, beloved Parents and Friends: I am honored to be able to welcome you to the class day exercises of the class of 1947. We all sincerely hope that you will enjoy listening to these mem- ories of our four eventful years together as much as we have enjoyed recalling them, and preparing them to present to you. CLASS HISTORY Freshman Year Many people face life with assurance, others face it with un- certainty. It is the same with each Freshman class about to enter upon four years of high school. Our class was no exception. Even during the first weeks of school, this marked difference showed itself in the outward manner of the students. Some went about their studies with calm assurance, while the majority, I believe, were confused and perplexed. But soon. under the guidance of the faculty and upper classmen, we settled down and went to work with great zest. After everyone had got acouainted and the excitement had died down, we held our first class meeting. We elected the following officers: President ................ ..... I rvin Hattin Vice-President ......... ..... G ertrude Born Secretary ................... ......... C atherine Smith Treasurer ...................................... June Shead Our class advisors and home room teachers helped us over many of the rough spots. They were Miss Kieith, Miss Johnson, and Miss McCulloch. At some time during the year we agreed to contribute 550 to the General Athletic Association. The biggest project we undertook was the selling of wax paper. Everyone pitched in and did his share. The class made a profit of 590. The year passed quickly and with the help of interesting assem- hlies and athletic contests, we enjoyed every minute of it. Finally

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YEAR BOOK 1947 21 brought out the salesman's instinct in some of our classmates. Charles Spielman was the leading salesman. In midwinter our class held a Valentine Dance, which was a great success. On December 10th we were saddened by the death of Harold Burdick. Ten Juniors were selected to represent the class at the funeral. At Mrs. Burdick's request, six Juniors acted as pall bearers for our deceased classmate. A beautiful floral spray, which was placed upon Harold's grave, was the class contribution of flowers. The Junior Prom was held in May at Wildwood Pavilion. General Chairman of the committee Was David Whittemore. Edgar Georgel and his ten piece orchestra furnished the music. The Prom was the biggest and most enjoyed event of the year. The last social affair of our Junior year was the 1946 Class Day exercises. We felt proud to think that in a few short months, we should be the next Senior Class of PUTNALM HIGH SCHOOL. THEODORE TETREAULT. Senior Year In the early part of September 1946 we entered our biggest year in High School ........ Our Senior Year. This year proved to be the busiest of our school life. Miss Hogan and Miss Johnson were our advisors. For the third time we elected Albert Latici to head our class and for the second time we chose Gertrude Born as Vice-President, Marion Ellsworth as Secretary, and Laura Niles as Treasurer. We began planning ways of making money for our Washington trip, which was to come in April. Soon boxes of Chistmas Cards were seen all over town. We, the Seniors, had begun our first project. Matthew Johnson was chairman, and he gave each member of the class ten boxes to sell, but some sold even more. We held our first dance just before the football season opened, with Charles Spielman as the General Chairman. We had an undefeated football team of which, we are proud to