Wheeler High School - Wheelerite Yearbook (North Stonington, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1954 volume:

NORTH 5TDNIN0T0N CONN 1 1 i WLeL School Many chan, es have occurred since the '.heeler School an.i Library w s built in lhOO. We are now in the nidst of another change. We are developin into a high, school a year at a tine. Those of us taking part in this growing process suffer fro the usual growing pains, but realize that we are adding somethin to our education not obtainable in the average school. Tills, our first yearbook ir a number of years is a step in our attempts to become a high school. 2 dedication Hr. FaMan Hr. Spilecki Hr. Blanchard Mr. DiOrio Hiss White Miss Weir We the Sophomores of Wheeler High School dedicate this year book to the Faculty for their guidance and friendliness. Principal Emery C. Blanchard, B. S., H. A. University of New Hampshire, 1932 University of Connecticut, 1950 English and Social Studies 'Eugene UiOrlo Providence College, P, A., 1952 Industrial Arts John Fabian, 2nd. Teachers College of Connecticut B. s., ic5o Science and Hath. Robert Spilecki University of Rhode Island B. S., 1952, B. Ed., 1953 Cormnerical Jean Weir Russell Sa: e College B. S., 1951 Horne Economics Phyllis White University of New Hampshir R. A., 1952 5 : Editor and Chief Cecile Taylor Asst. Editor Prudence Brown Layout Editor John Holman Art Department Veronica Danko Mary Lou Ellis Ann Gerrish Social Dorothy West Elizabeth McAvoy Grant Kovanaugh Business Chairman, Elsa Fenson Judy Ayrton Virginia Teague Sports Donald Tennant David Hill Charlie Roberts Classes Grace Miner Thomas Shugrue Clubs Mary Cooke Barbara Loven Photography Jarai Platt Robert Schultz Leon Hill 6 Robert Adams Adams A. V., Guidance, Current Events, and Intramurals Donald Graichen Graichen A. V. and Intramurals Virginia Birkbeck Ginny Dramatics, Cheerleaders, Guidance, and Intramurals Elizabeth Clark Betty Intramurals Susan Brown Sue Dramatics, Student Council, and Intramurals Christina Danko Chris Class Treasurer Dramatics, Guidance, and Intramurals 9 Robert Banning Bob A. V., and Intramurals Robert Hauptmann Hoppy A. V., and Intramurals Leonard Hedin Red Current Events, and Intramurals Ronald Stedman Ronny A. V., Student Council, Dramatics, and Intramurals Raymond Ray V. owins A. V., and Intramurals Stephen Rowell Roy Lee Steve Roy A. V., 'Current A. V., and Events, Guid- Intracurals ance, and Intramurals liarilyn ain arilyn Student Council, Dramatics, and Intramurals Geo rge AcGowan Georgie A. V., Guidance, and Intraraurals Winfield Stedman Winfield A. V., and Intramurals 10 James Smith Jimmie Class President, A. V. , Guidance, Dramatics and Intr8murals Jacquelyn Taylor Jackie Class Secretary, Secretary of Dramatics, and Intramurals Marshall White Whitie A. V., Student Council, and Intramurals Kobo-Hop: On February p, 19?k the Sophomore Class sponsored a Specialty record dance which they cflled the Hobo-Hop. Prizes were £iven to the two best hobos. They were Barbara Loven and Richard Hewins. Honorable mentions were given to Ann Gerrish and George McGowan. Blue Koon Pro h .e danced to the music of the Ledyard Grange Orchestra at the Blue hoon From. It was one of the biggest events of the year, ana was pub on by the Sophomore Class of Wheeler on November 10, 19p3 ft the Elementary School. The aucitorium kas c corated with blue and white streamers, with a large blue moon on the stageT Pictures were taken and everybody had a gooo time. Populerit' - Dance: The Meadow Lake hairy I4.-H Club, had a very successful Popularity Gance' on February 19, 195k at the Elementary School. Ann Gerrish was crowned hiss Popularity with Wayne ’Walters a hr. Populsrity. Jamboree : The Magazine Jamboree helc on April 1 was a big success. Dancing was enjoyed most of the evening with the Liinth grade providing the entertainment. The lucky winners of the ni ht w-re Virginia Teague, who received • 20, and Jacquelyn Taylor who receiveu a camera set. The winners of the magazine drive were awarded tneir prizes. 12 Left to right-seated-Mary Cooke, Elsa Benson, Prudence Brown, Veronica Danko, Cecile Taylor, Grace Miner, Barbara Loven, Second Row-Virginia Teague, Dorothy West, Ann Gerish, Judy Ayrton, Third Row-Leon Hill, Thomas Shugrue, Grant Kavanagh, John Holman, Donald Tennant, Jarad Platt, Charles Roberts, Robert Schultz, David Hill. Missing from picture-Mary Ellis, Betti McAvoy. President Vice-President Sec.--Tress. Advisor John Holman Robert Schultz Ann Gerrish Phyllis White The first event that the Sophomores had was the Blue Moon Prom. It was to be held November 6, but because of bad weather it was postponed until November 11. We had it in the Elementary School Aucitorium. Everyone reported a wonderful time. On February i+, we held a record dance called Hobo Hop. Everyone came dressed up as hobos. Prizes were given to the best dressed boy and girl hooo. Barbara Loven and Richard Hewins were chosen. In April, the Sophomore Class put on an assembly. For the third time in succession, the Sophomores won the magazine drive. Donald Tennant was the highest salesman and he received a complete camera set. 15 Seated: Sharon Tillinghast, Audrey Main, Judy ’liven, nuuy V e st, and Sally Brown. St and ini : - illiam Prick, Paul Ames, and -illy McGowan. ’ack Row: Herbert Rose, JacK Ga. ne, Arthur Holman, John Bsyer, and Bred Roberts. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Advisor Arthur Holman Fred Roberts Ruby ’.Vest Audrey Main John Fabian The first event that the Freshman had was a movie, f,You Gotta Stay Happy.” They had a very larp;e audience. For the second year in succession the present Freshman came out on the bottom of the Magazine Drive. They did a very e;ood job of putting on the entertainment. 18 Seated: K. Umphlett, B. Platt, K. Brown, P. Christy, J. E. Belanger, J. Falck, and R. Wilkinson. First row: D. K. Bickford, T. Umphlett, S. Watrous, H. Stedman, and W. ford. Second row: T. Knight, C. Bliven, J. Nickels, R. R. Hewins, and Mr. DiOrio. Third row: T. Wilkinson, R. M. Schoonman, T. Coats, D. Farquhar, and J. Moran. Miner, Lamb, Bick- Gould, Geer, President Vice-President Sec.--Treas. Advisor Wayne Walters Elaine Belanger Kathryn Umphlett Eugene DiOrio The first event that the Seventh Grade had was a Record Dance on October 16, 1953 at the North Stonington School Auditorium. It was a very successful dance. For the Magazine Drive, the Seventh Grade came in Second, but almost went down to third place, except for a few cents difference. The Seventh Grade put on an assembly in March. It was a play about Thomas Jefferson. The play was very good. 21 v w ’ y r � • , ■••I V Seated: Joan Falck, Sally Brown, Judy Bliven, Betty Ga er, Marilyn Main, Billie Platt. Second Row: Charles Bliven, William Falck, Cecile Taylor, Mary Cooke, Marshall White, David Farquhar. Third Row: Jack Gagne, Donald Tennant, Charles Roberts, Ronald Stedman, Mr. Blanchard. The Student Council held its first meeting on September ll|., 1953. The elections of efficers was held. They are: After the election of officers it was voted to have a dance on October 2. At the next meeting it was decided to have a Christman Party in the afternoon. We were to exchange gifts, then have a movie and dancing. On January 8, the Student Council met and Mr. Blanchard announced that the book covers had arrived. Each member was given 25 covers to sell at 10 cents a piece. They went like hot cakes. March 9, the Council met and Mr. Blanchard announced that the sports injury fund was to go into the activity fund. He also said that on March 31, five members of the Student Council were to go to Storrs College for a meeting of Student Council members from various schools. The motion was made and seconded to join the association for $1.50. Five members were voted to go. They are: Cecile Taylor, Jack Gagne, Donald Tennant, Marilyn Main and Sally Brown. The activity fund i s to pay for the dinners which will amount to $1.14.0 each. President Vice President Judy Bliven Sally Brown Jack Gagne Cecile Taylor Secretary Treasurer 24 2 rama Seated: E. J. Taylor, B E. Belanger, V. Birkbeck, C. Bliven, V G. Miner, B. J. Gagne, B. R. Stednan, Benson, P. Brown, P. Teapue, R. Schultz, . Gager, S. Brown, and C. Danko. 2nd row: R. Wilkinson, K. Umphlett, B. Platt, M. Main, 3. Wilcox, K. Brown. 3rd row: . Teague, J. Miner, P. Christy, J. Falck, Loven, T. Umphlett. I th row: P. Ames, McGowan, J. Holman, Mr. Blanchard, J. Platt. I . I The Wheeler Dramatic Club is a group of Junior and iigh School people. This year the Dramatics Cluais putting on a two act play entitled Dear nu r. - • Ruth was a hit on Broadway a few ye-rrs ago. It was first produced by Joseph M. Hyman, and -ernard hart. I was under the direction of Moss hart, and was firo put on in the Henry 1 iller's Theatre in Hew Yorx City. Our officers are: _ . President Robert Schultz Secretary Jacquelyn Taylor This year hr. Blanchard is directing the play. The persons in the cast are: Barbara Loven, Virginia Teague, Marilyn Main, Jarad Platt, Prudence Brown, John Holman, John Gagne, Iiary Ellis, and Paul Ames. 25 J ■ I ' I n The Wheeler Chorus is uncer- the direction of I-ir. K. Lawton. The chorus consists of pupils from the seventh to the tenth gr-joe. This Jecember, The Wheeler Chorus under the direction of r-.'r. Lawton put on a Onristrnas program. We sang songs such as The holy City , Come all Ye Faithful , and j1 Holy Light . The program was a success. Tills spring we had our annual spring concert. The first to fifth grades had their own little plays with singing. The sixth and seventh grades put on an operetta called Pirates of Penzance . We sang songs such as hen The H'oemr.n 'ears His Steel o The whole chorus could not be used for singing. Therefore, some of the chorus v;as used for back stage work, such as moving furniture and decorating the stage for the next ■ rade. In this way we all could take part in the concert one way or another. 26 I I I I I I I I I I Wheelerite c Seated: Elsa Benson, Prudence Brown, Cecile Taylor, Veronica Danko, Miss ’Weir. Second Row: Jean Miner, Rita Wilkinson, Kathrine Omphlett, Billie Platt, Priscilla Christy, Joan Falck, Elaine Belanger. Third Row: Kermit Bicksford, Steven Watrue, Thomas Shugrue, Leon Hill, Grant Kavanagh, Harold Stedman. At the first yearly meeting of the wheeler-ite They voted to sell a paper monthly charging 5 cents a piece. They also voted for a staff they are as follows: Editor Assistant Editor Sports Arts Reoorters Cecile Taylor Prudence Brown Elsa Benson Thomas Shugrue Veronica Danko Leon Hill Grant Kavanough Robert Schultz Judy Ayrton Kathryn Brown 27 29 r r r r Baseball ’he boy's baseball team this year, we believe, is one of the best teams we have had. The boys received new baseball outfits consistin'' ox , rev shirks and pants with a m; room cap. The boys are practicing very hare and we believe that they will win many of their games. -------Jon Bayer ---Free Roberts ■Grant Havanau h-■William hcGowan ■Charles Roberts —Jayne Walters ■--joneld Tennant •-Harshall White -----Levid liill Leon Hill Jack Gagne Robert Schultz Donald Graichen Thomas Shugrue ■’he team is as follows: Ditcher------------ Catcher------------ First Rase--------- Ssconc base-------- Third Base--------- Shortstop---------- Left field--------- Ri ht Field-------- Center field------- Substitutes: 32 Last year the softball team was fairly strong, but they did not win many games. This year they have a much stronger team and hope to win more games. The team received navy blue uniforms which they were all glad to get. The uniforms are a one piece outfit with shorts and blouse combination and is sleeveless. The team consists of: Ruby West---------------Pitcher Elsa Benson-------------Catcher Dorothy West--------------First Base Prudence Brown------Second Base Cecile Taylor-------------Third Base Veronica Danko-------Short Stop Patricia Teague------Left Field Sally Brown--------------Center Field Audrey Main---------------Right r:ield Substitutes: Susan Brown Christina Danko Mary Lou Ellis . ancy York Rita Wilkinson 33 I J Intramurals Intramurals activities at Wheeler this year were carried cn with a g re a t deal of zest and success. Teams were orgtnizeo in volleyball, football ane basketball. Participation was at a very high and enthusiastic level. The intramural season starteu in a crisp fashion when the respective football teams took the field. Talent wrs distributed as evenly as possible. The results, of course, were rewarding. The ;ames were hard-played, exciting and a great source of interest to the reviewing spectators. Volleyball was received with an added impetus this year. Indeed, it was Oi.c of the major intramural events of the year. ±-ost of the games were playec. on a highly competitive basis and the ensuing results proved, very gratifying. Cooperative teamwork proved to be the secret of the successful teams. It is to be hopec that this sport will continue to make progess on the campus. 1 Girls Intramurals The girls intramurals are divided into four teams. Each team hss nine players They are all under the direction of Kiss Phyl'lis White. Each teem has playec three tames of basketball and softball. Teem P has won all of i cs games. Their players are Dorothy •.-st, Prucence brown, Virginia Teague, Nancy York, Susan brown, Priscilla Christy, Audrey ilain, b illy Platt and Petty Clark. Dorothy 'Vest is their captain. Team d has won one game of softball, and lost the other two. They have won one game of oasketball. Their captain is Cecile Taylor. Team C has won two games of softball and lost one game. They have lost all their fames of basketball. 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