Woodbury High School - Log Yearbook (Salem, NH)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1945 volume:

f- THE WOODBURY Loo Woodbury High School Salem, N. H. 1945 DEDICATION wiviivifkiit We, the class of 1945, proudly dedicate our Year Book to those graduates of the Woodbury High School who so gallantly gave their lives for their eountry KENNETH BAGNELL TENNANT BARRON PAUL RUCHERI RICHARD HAIGH ERNEST LIBBY NORMAN MCLEAN CLIFFORD PARKINGSON VVOODBURY HIGH SCHOOL W CLASS OFFICERS WALLACE KIMBALL ROBERT MARTIN President Vice President BARBARA ROBINSON NANCY DYSON Secretary Treasurer 1945 7 WALLACE KIMBALL- WALDO . Never at a 1oss for words! Methuen High 1, 25 Woodbury High 3, 45 Football 45 Boys' Chorus 45 Boys' Glee Club 45 Class Presi- dent 45 Senior Play 45 Operetta 45 Boys' Cooking and Sewing Club 4. ROBERT MARTIN- BOBBIE Speech is the in-dex of the mind! Dancing Club 15 Class Treasurer 15 Dramatic Con- test 1, 2, 35 Pro-Merito 1, 2, 3, 45 Assembly 3, 45 Operetta 3, 45 Minstrel Show 25 Choir 3, 45 Boys' Glee Club 45 Senior Play 45 Boys' Cooking and Sewing' Club 45 Ray Staff 45 Yearbook Committee 45 Vice President of Class 4. BARBARA ROBINSON- BABS Lots of personality. Full of vitality Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatic Contest 15 Music Appreciation 25 Assembly 1, 45 Pro-Merito 25 Secretary of Class 2, 3, 45 Choir 3, 45 Operetta 3, 45 Home Economics Club 3, 45 Head Librarian 45 Volleyball 45 Senior Play 4. NANCY DYSON- NAN Blonde and active. Very attractive Dancing Club 15 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Pro-Merito 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Treasurer 2, 3, 45 Dramatic Club 25 Ray Staff 2, 35 Dramatic Contest 2, 35 Choir 3, 45 Home Economics Club Vice President 35 Assembly 3, 45 Operetta 3, 45 Volleyball 45 Home Economics Club President 45 Ray Assistant Editor 45 Yearbook Committee 45 Senior Play 45 Cheer- leader 4. 8 W. H. s. CHARLOTTE ACKERMAN Q ncharf. Our class critic Dancing Club 13 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, ,4g Pro-Merito 1, 2, 3, 45 Athletic Association 1, 3, 4, Minstrel Show 23 Dramatic Club 2, 4, Dramatic Con- test 2, 3g Assembly 2, 3, 43 Choir 2, 3, 4, Ray ,Staff 3, 43 Student Coun- cil 4g Senior Play 4. ELEANOR ACKERMAN Ellie Plump and nice, with lots of spiw Haverhill High -1, 2, 3, Woodbury High 43 Operetta 43 Senior Play 4, Glee Club 4, Choir 4. DORIS BARKER- Do Do Quiet and tall, but that's not all Dancing Club 1, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Athletic Association 1, 2, 43 Basket- ball 1, 2, 45 Volleyball 1, 4, Choir 3, 43 Operetta. 4. 1945 JEAN BA.RRON- Jeannie Innocent looking, knows what's cooking Dancing Club 1, Orchestra 15 Ath- letic Association 1, 2, 3, 4, Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Contest 2' Glee Club 2, 4, Volleyball 2, 43 Bas- ketball Co-Captain 45 Home Econ- omics Club 4, Operetta 4, Choir 4. FRANCES BROWN- Fra.nnie Studlous and smart, with a big heart Dancing Club 19 Assembly 1, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Pro-Merito 1, 2, 3, 43 Dramatic Club 2, 43 Student Coun- cil 39 Choir 3, 45 Opertta 4, S,nior Play 4, Salutatorian 4. MARY DAHOOD- Hoodie Always present, just as pleasant Dancing Club 1, Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 45 Choir 3, 4, Home Economics Club 3, 45 Operetta. 4. W. H. S. HAZEL DOWNS- Downie Plump and pert, never inert Dancing Club 13 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Dramatic Club 2, 43 Choir 3, 43 Operetta 4. X EVELYN GILMORE- Evvie Dark and sweet she's very petit Dancing Club 13 Class Secretary li Dramatic Contest 1, 2, 3g Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Pro-Merito 1, 2, 3, 43 Dra- matic Club 2, 43 Minstrel Show 23 Cheerleader 2, 3, 43 Assembly 33 Student Council 33 Operetta 3, 43 Choir 3, 43 Ray Editor 43 Girls' Basketball Manager 43 Yearbook 4, JACK HOFFMAN- Elden High in economy, excellent company. Dancing Club 13 Operetta 1, 23 Ath- letic Association 1, 2, 3, 43 Auto Club 33 Choir 2, 3, 43 Assistant Bas- ketball Manager 3, Basketball Man- ager 43 Cooking and Sewing Club 43 Vice President of A. A. 4. 1945 HAROLD JACKSON- Jackson Lst's make lt a fact, he likes to get down to brass tacks Dancing Club 15 Football 1: Ath- letic Association 1, 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 25 Vice President of Class 35 Coon- ing and Sewing Club 45 Football Varsity 45 Operetta 45 Choir 3, 4 Student Council 45 Ray- Staff 4. ELIZABETH MAGOON- Lizzie A Surprise Package -Dancing Club 15 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 .... Pro-Merlto 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 3, 45 Dramatic Club 2, 45 Assembly 2, 3, 45 Home Economics Club 35 Ray Staff 3, 45 Choir 2, 3, 45 Ath- letlc Association 45 Senior Play 45 Head Office Girl 45 Student Coun- cll 45 Yearbook Sub-Committee 45 Valedictorlan 4. DORIS OUELLETTE- Dot She's a honey and quite funny Dancing Club 15 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatic Club 25 Student Coun- cll 2, 3, 45 Volleyball 45 Choir 45 Operetta 4. 12 W. H. S. HARRY PLAYDON- Tuffy Nice physique, pretty sleek Junior Varsity Football 13 Junior Varsity Basketball 1, 23 Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4: Dramatic Contest 13 Vice President of Class 23 Boys' Chorus 2, 3, 43 Choir 3, 43 Operetta 3, 43 Class President 33 Minstrel Show 23 Volleyball 33 Glee Club 43 Baseball 43 Student Council President 43 Bovs' Cook'ng and Sewing Club 4: Varsity Football 43 Varsity Basketball 4. EVERETT RYDEIR-i'Ryder Still waters run deep! Woodbury 13 Wyandotte 2, 33 W. od- bury 43 Senior Play 43 Basketball 43 Athletic Association 43 Dramatic Club 43 Choir 4. DORICE SMITH- Sm1ttie Lots of style to match her smile Dancing Club 13 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Music Appreciation 23 Home Economics Club 33 Operetia. 3, 43 Choir 3, 4. 1945 A 41- PRESIDENTS ADDRESS The class of 1945 departs from Woodbury with much reluctance but equipped with an increased knowledge that will be of invaluable assistance in aiding us to find a location of greater magni- tude in the intricate puzzle which world society formulates. For this excellent background, we are indebted 'to our dear parents and teachers who have en- cburaged us by their unceasing and conscientious endeavors. The time of graduation is here, and we are con- fronted with various paths, the one we select being the one that will determine, to a great extent, the success or failure of our future. This choice we shall make only after delfberation, but once it is made, we give assurance tlgat we will try to pursue that path to its ultimate goal, which we sincerely hope will be a credit to Woodbury High School and the town of Salem. Wallace Kimball. 14 W. H. s. CLASS HISTORY Recent books have been written on a biographical slant with somewhat arresting titles such as, The Walking Preacher, Yankee from Olympus, One Foot in Heaven. Just what to call the his- tory of this class 119453 is a poser. Certainly, there is nothing of the divine about us, we may be Yankees, yet we have never acquired the Jove-like wisdom of dwellers upon Olympus, and cer- tainly it is very doubtful as to whether we could be said to have even one foot in heaven. Hence, what can I say but- The Story of Four Years of the Best Class of Woodbury High ? Best+ Want me to prove it? When we entered in 1942, we were all excited and .curious to know what was ahead of us. After a few days and everyone had gotten acquainted with one another, we held our first class meeting and elected the following class officers: President ................... .... R obert Beal Vice President . . . . . . Marjorie Barry Secretary ....... .. Evelyn Gilmore Treasurer . . . I .................... Robert Martin Student Council .... .... . . ........ George Janigan We chose blue and gold for our class colors, and although it was didticult to agree upon the class motto, we finally decided upon, Either Find a Path or Make One. A freshman dancing club was formed under the direction of Miss Ann Minichiello. In May we entered the dramatic contest with the play entitled, Almost Seventeen. Those taking part were: Barbara Robinson, Evelyn Gilmore, Robert Martin and Harry Playdon. Harry won second prize for the boys, and Evelyn received honorable mention for the girls. We attended many class parties and dances which were enjoyed by all. H. :Ve have now come to the close of our first year at Woodbury ig . When we came back to Woodbury in 1943, we were happy sophomores, ready to start another year of study. We elected officers: President ....... ..... R obert Beal Vice President . . . . . Harry Playdon Treasurer ..... .................. N ancy Dyson Secretary ..................... Barbara Robinson Student Council . . Robert Raymond and Walter Czaja In December a skating party was held, and, regardless of- the cold and snowy weather, many attended and fun was had by all. Many other social gatherings were held during the year. In January, our class president, Robert Beal, resigned from oiiice, and George Janigan was elected to fill the vacancy. Later in January, Robert Raymond resigned from his office as student coun- cil member and Doris Ouellette was elected to succeed him. 1945 15 In May 'we again entered the dramatic' contest with the play entitled, Bab's Big Bargain. Those taking' part in this were: Evelyn Gilmore, Jean Barron, Marjorie Barry, Nancy Dyson, Charlotte Ackerman, George Janigan, and Robert Martin. We came out on top this year and won the Noyes Dramatic Cup. Special awards were received by Evelyn Gilmore, Nancy Dyson, Charlotte Ackerman, and Robert Martin. ...Now has come the time for us to close our books once again before beginning our Junior year. Coming back to school in September, everyone was full of pep and anxious to get to work as this was our last step before becoming noble seniors. Again we elected new ofiicers. They being: President .............. ........ H arry Playdon Vice President . . ..... Harold Jackson Secretary ..... ........... B arbara Robinson Treasurer ....... ................. N ancy Dyson Student Council .... Frances Brown, Doris Ouellette ' ' and Evelyn Gilmore Many parties and dances were held throughout the year, one of which was a barn dance. The auditorium was decorated to look like a barn and everyone came in old clothes. A prize was given to the funniest-dressed couple. Another outstanding dance, held this year was a leap year dance in which the girls asked the boys to the dance and paid their way. Marjorie Barry was chosen Miss Woodbury at a dance held by the seniors. During this year, we received our class rings which everyone had been looking forward to for a long time. - We entered the dramatic contest for the third and last time. The title of the play this year was, The Little Bluiferf' Those taking part were: Nancy Dyson, Evelyn Gilmore, Charlotte Acker- man, Robert Martin, and David Vartanian. Awards were given to Lliancy Dyson, Evelyn Gilmore, Charlotte Ackerman, and Robert artin. Once again we said good-bye to our friends until we came for our final year. When we returned in September, we had only twenty-two of the original ,class number of this best of all classes of forty-seven to finish preparations for the outside world. Our' class officers this year are as follows: President ........................ Harry Playdon Vice President .................. Wallace Kimball Secretary ............. ....... B arbara Robinson Treasurer. ........................ Nancy Dyson Student Council . . Doris Ouellette, Elizabeth Magoon, Charlotte Ackerman, and Harold Jackson Many exciting events took place this year. Among them was the operetta, Sailor Maids, under the direction of Mrs. Eva Thompson. We held four dances this year. On April sixth, the annual Senior Play, entitled, Little Madcap, was presented under 16 W. H. S. the direction of Mrs. Shirley Hatch. Those taking part were: Nancy Dyson, Barbara Robinson, Elizabeth Magoon, Charlotte Ackerman, Frances Brown, Robert Martin, Wallace Kimball, Everett Ryder, and, due to the shortage' of boys, Robert Prince of the junior class. During this year we lost three of our class members, two of whom went into the navy: Robert Beal and Walter Czaja. In April, our senior history class enjoyed a trip to Concord where we visited the state legislature and saw it in session. Miss Eva Belle Anderson was our chaperon. Our senior supper was cancelled due to the shortage of food. Harry Playdon, our class president, resigned from office so we were forced to elect a new president. Wallace Kimball, our vice president, was elected to fill the ofiice, thus leaving the vice presi- dent's office open. Robert Martin was elected to fill this office. We have now finished our four years at Woodbury and are ready to take our places in the world along with millions of others. ' DORIS BARKER 1945 , 17 The Last Will and Testament of the Class of U45N To Whom it may concern: We, the Senior Class, being of sound mind and body even though some may disagree, do- hereby draw up our last will and testament. We leave no debts except our funeral charges. It is our last wish that these requests be explicitly carried out. To dear old Woodbury, we leave the following: An elevator so as to eliminate enforced traiiic regula- tions on the stairs. Enough rubber gloves for all Chemistry students. One pupil thinks it necessary. Right, Louie?'??? Unbreakable glass utensils in the laboratory. They're needed badly. , Buttons along the halls, that if pressed will stop the clocks. They would save a lot of paper used on admit slips. , As individuals, our class makes the following bequests: Charlotte Ackerman wills her country accentlto Lois Telfer. Eleanor Ackerman wills her pleasing smile to Lucy Gordon. Doris Barker wills her ability as a guard in basketball to Elsie Brown. , Jean Barron wills her freckles to June Dyson. Frances Brown wills her temperamental attitudes to Mary Brunelle. Mary Dahood wills her frankness to Ruthie Lewis. Hazel Downs wills her soft voice to Yvonne Green. Nancy Dyson wills her pigtails to Priscilla Marsh. Evelyn Gilmore wills her grades in United States Constitutional History to Robert Prince. Jack Hoffman wills his thriftiness to Julia Lavoie. Wallace Kimball wills his vocabulaiy to Sarkis Garabedian. Elizabeth Magoon wills her calm, cool, and collected manner to Lorna Mains. Robert Martin wills his car to Janet Tremblay so she'll always be sure of a ride. Doris Ouellette wills her warning signals to a certain blonde to Frances Barraclough. Harry Playdon wills his parking spaces to Varant Hagopian. M Barbara Robinson wills her second leads in dramatics to Eleanor eserve. Everett Ryder wills his deep voice to Arthur Sawyer. Dorice Smith wills her various styles to Anna Morrill. I, as representative of the Senior Class, solemnly declare in the presence of three witnesses that this be our last will and testament. Witnesses: The Three Invisible Men. HAROLD JACKSON . . . . . Doris Ouellette W. H. S. CLASS BALLOT 18 Class Princess ........................... Class Prince ........... Class Celebrity fgirlj Class Celebrity fboyj .... Class Pin-Up Girl ..... Class Pin-Up Boy ..... . . . Class Wit fgirlj ............ Class Wit fboyj ......... Class Shrinking Violet Qgirlj . .. Class Shrinking Violet Qboyj Class Male Busy Bee ..... Class Female Busy Bee .... Class Sentimentalist fgirlj Class Sentimentalist fboyj Class Flirt fgirlj .......... Class Flirt Cboyj ......... Class Sunshine ...... Class Gloom ........... class Comedian Cgirlj .. Class Comedian Cboyj .. Cliss Dreamer fgirlj .. Class Dreamer Qboyl Class Venus ........... Class Hercules ........ Class Actress ....... Class Actor .......... .. Harry Playdon . . . Nancy Dyson . . Harry Playdon Barbara Robinson . . Harry Playdon . . . . Jean Barron .. Robert Martin .. . Doris Barker . . . Everett Ryder .. Robert Martin Elizabeth Magoon . Frances Brown . Harold Jackson . . . Nancy Dyson . . . Robert Martin . . . Dorice Smith . . . Doris Barker . . . . Jean Barron . . Robert Martin Elizabeth Magoon . . . . Wallace Kimball Barbara Robinson .. Harry Playdon . . . Nancy Dyson Robert Martin Girl With a Future Boy With a Future . .. Best Dressed Girl . .. Best Dressed Boy ..... Best Dancer fgirlj ..... Best Dancer Cboyj ....... Best Personality fgirlj . . . Best Personality fboyj .. Best Profile fgirlj ...... Best Profile fboyj .... Most Serious Girl .. . Most Serious Boy ...... Most Cheerful Girl Most Cheerful Boy .. Most Noisy Girl . .. Most Noisy Boy ...... . Most Athletic Girl ........ Most Athletic Boy ........ Most Attractive Hair fgirly Most Attractive Hair fboyj Prettiest Eyes fgirlj ..... Prettiest Eyes fboyj ...... i. Neatest Girl ........ Neatest Boy ...... .. Elizabeth Magoon . . . . Robert Martin .. . Dorice Smith . . . Jack Hoffman Jean Barron ..... Jack Hoffman . . Evelyn Gilmore . . . Robert Martin . . . Evelyn Gilmore . . . Harry Playdon . . . Frances Brown . . . Everett Ryder Jean Barron . . Robert Martin . . .. Jean Barron .. Robert Martin . . . .. Jean Barron . . . Harry Playdon Nancy Dyson .. . Harry Playdon . . Barbara Robinson . . . . Everett Ryder . . . . . . Evelyn Gilmore . . . . . Harry Playdon EVERETT RYDER 1945 19 CLASS GIFTS i Harold Jackson-A hammer to help Jean build her dream house. ' Jean Barron--A cook-book so that she can keep up to Harold, smce he is taking cooking lessons. Doris Barker-A pass to get lnto all Navy yards to see her bell-bottom trouser friends. Harry Playdon-A contract in the movies as the future Van. - Jack Hoffman-A bunny to replace the one he lost. Elizabeth Magoon-Some vitamin tablets to keep her full of pep so that she will not leave the dances so early and tired. Hazel Downs-A dust cloth to keep her housework ship-shape. Wallace Kimball-Some food to start the supper he had to rush home to one night when he wanted to make an early exit. Everett Ryder-A contract as a radio announcer on the program John's Other Wife, because he has such a nice voice. Charlotte Ackerman-A bow-tie to prove her loyalty as a Frankie fan. . ' Robert Martin--A line so he can string all his girls along. Dorice Smith--A contract as a model for the Ipana Toothpaste Company because she has such a nice smile. Frances Brown--A joke book so that she will smile more often. Eleanor Ackerman--A new car that she's been wanting, com- plete with first-aid kit in case any telephone poles are out of place. Evelyn Gilmore-A telescope so that she can keep an eye on Harry when he goes away. Mary Dahood-A position as Sherlock Holmes' assistant for solving the mystery of the Missing Shoe. Nancy Dyson-A bottle of peroxide so she can keep her hair that golden color. Doris Ouellette-A dictioonary so that she will know what she is talking about. BARBARA ROBINSON 20 WHS Address to the Undergraduates Today, We are observing the twentieth annual Class Day exercises of Woodbury High School. Throughout the past four years there have been many problems which have confronted us, but, by having faith in our teachers and ourselves, and having been given the necessary aid and en- couragement, we have come out on top. We have done our best to live up to our class motto, Either find a path, or make one. We are leaving now, and it is up to you, the under- graduates, to take up Where we leave off. We are certain that the Juniors are ready to assume the leadership which has been ours for the past year. The Sophomores and the Fresh- men are preparing themselves for the time when they too, will take their places as Seniors. We sincerely hope that all of you will face the many arduous tasks which are sure to be yours ianil will accomplish them completely and success- u y. HARRY PLAYDON 1945 21 . ...H 1 , ' THE CLASS PROPHECY At a family gathering in 1955, my aunt, a well-known New England poet and incidentally a fellow class-graduate, exchanged tid-bits of gossip about the prosperity of our friends who graduated with us ten long years ago. It is indeed amazing to find how many have become really successful and famous. For instance, Robert Martin who has become one of the world's foremost chemists, is rumored to be raising-of all things-luscious dewy gardenias in his spare time. Evelyn Gilmore is leading one of the most adventurous lives of all, for she went on from nursing to aviation and now makes non-stop flights around the world twice a week as an airline hostess. At present she is vacationing in the heart of India. Just last week we were all surprised and pleased with the good fortune of our old friend, Doris Barker, when she won first prize at one of the grandest events of the year in the art world. Her painting was entitled, A Cucumber's Kin. As we were talking I absently picked up a magazine and glanced through it. To my surprise there was a beautiful dark-haired girl looking at me. I hadn't seen her for years, so I couldn't be sure, but Charlotte confirmed my suspicions. It was Barbara Robinson, doing her best to sell a new product, Swoon Soap. And if I'm not mistaken, it will be sold out by the end of the week. Then as the day was Sunday the conversation switched to church and missionaries, thus bringing to mind Elizabeth Magoon who is traveling with her missionary husband in the remote parts of China. They say she loves her work intensely and wherever she goes she is followed by a group of admiring and grateful Chinese children. At this point in our conversation we were interrupted by the appearance of Jack Ho1Tman's Pippy Chips truck which was delivering our order. We are never without these chips on a special occasion for then something would be vitally lacking. Jack has developed a brand of potato chips that is excitingly different from all others in that they contain vitamins W, H, and Y. Everett Ryder, the famous criminal lawyer, has just solved one of the most baffiing cases in history. With much skillful research he found out who killed Cock Robin. Charlotte showed me a letter that she had received from Mary Dahood a day or two before. She now owns a hotel in Palm Beach and enjoys the work immensely. . Dorice Smith, our song bird, is co-starring with an old favorite, Jeannette MacDonald, in a new picture at M. G. M. Studios. It is called A Song to Forget. Frances Brown has just opened a new super-market on the main highway. She has called it strangely enough the Brown Sisters' Market. Jean Barron doesn't have any trouble in getting her calls 'through these days as she is the superintendent of the Bell Telephone Com- pany in New York City. - The Oh Happy Day Farm, owned by Hazel Downs, is one of the most recent additions to the highlights of Salem. Here children may be found playing, happy and contented, at any time of the day. 22 W. I-I. S. Coast Guard Commander Harold Jackson, who was home recently, donated a new gym to Woodbury High, which contains a year- round swimming pool. As our conversation lulled, Charlotte turned on the radio. Doris Ouellette, one of our favorite comedians, was on the air. Her program is always entertaining but that night it was- especially so because she had as her guest, the well-known orchestra leader, Harry Playdon. His vocalist is sweet and lovely Nancy Dyson. The next program was Wally Kimball's weekly analysis of the news. As he travels extensively it was not surprising to find that he was broadcasting from Cairo, Egypt. We hadn't realized how late it was getting until the 12:00 o'clock signal started us out of the past, lout I knew as I took my leave that I would long remember this night's conversation. ELEANOR ACKERMAN 1945 l Our Life's Pathway Our path was charted for usg As each one travelled thru The wisely chosen subjects We studied for we knew That knowledge is a doorway wideg We've learned this studying side by side. And now we face the futureg And as we separate Each one on his life's pathway Shall find a special gate . To lead him on to service new, Whatever he's equipped to do. And Woodbury High has taught us Cooperation counts. In classmates we discover, True loyalty amounts To quick response to high demand For greatest service to our land. In office, shop, or business, In hospital or school, You'll find us all engaging To live the Golden Ruleg And those who know us will declare The Spirit of Woodbury led us there. HAZEL DOWNS 24 W. H. S Left to right: Miss Hyder, Miss Fisk, Miss Martin, Mrs. Connor- ton, Mr. Rourke, Miss Anderson, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Hatch, and Mrs. Thompson. , OUR FACULTY Mr. Rourke, our headmaster, is a graduate of N. H. U. with an A. B. degree in social studies and an Ed. M. He also is our science teacher. Mrs. Hatch, senior home room teacher, is a graduate of Colby with an A. B. degree in languages. Miss Martin, a graduate of Plymouth Teachers' College with a B. Ed. degree and with an Ed. M. from Boston University, has charge of the typing department. Miss Fisk, 8th grade teacher, has attended Western Reserve, Brown University, and Boston University. Miss Hyder, our home economics teacher, received a B. S. degree from Regis College. Mrs. Connorton, 7th grade teacher, is a graduate of Trinity College, Washington, D. C. Miss Anderson, our economics teacher, attended Wheaton College, Norton, Mass., and received a A. B. degree in American Civilization. She also has done graduate work in Education at U. N. H. Mrs. Turner is a graduate of Lowell Teachers' College and has attended U. N. H. Mrs. Thompson, who is and has been our singing teacher for afglrieat- number of years, attended the New England Conservatory o usic. 1945 ' 25 l l l .E Left to right: Evelyn Gilmore, Nancy Dyson, Frances Brown, Elizabeth Magoon, Charlotte Ackerman, and Robert Martin. THE HONOR STUDENTS . The following are the commencement honor students of the class of '45: .Evelyn Gilmore, first essay, Nancy Dyson, fourth essay, Frances Brown, salutatoryg Elizabeth Magoon, valedictoryg Charlotte Ackerman, third essay, and Robert Martin, second essay. Each of these honor students has yearly attained pro-merito standing awarded to Woodbury pupils who have an average of 85W or above. The essay subjects will be written on the Freedoms. 26 W. H. S. Seated: Roberta McClary, Harry Playdon, Harold Jackson, Char- lotte Ackerman, Elizabeth Magoon, and Lois Talfer. . Standing: Doris Ouellette, Peter Reynolds, David Barron, Edwin Kulesz, Keith Simpson, Bruce Magoon, Douglas Tilton and Anna Beberian. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is the democratic goveining body of the school and is ,composed of' members from exch high school class. The officers are elected by the Council. The president is Harry Playdong vice president, Harold Jackson, secretary, Roberta McCla1y. Headmaster Eugene Rourke is the faculty advisor. ,Meetings are held bi-monthly and plans are formulated in regard to athletics and schoolhathletics. This year's Student Council reincarnated clubs into the schoo1's program. These proved a great success. 1945 27 Seated: Mary Brunelle, Charlotte Ackerman, Frances Brown, Nancy Dyson, Evelyn Gilmore, Julia Lavoie, Lois Telfar, Elizabeth Magnon. Standing: Edith Greenfield, Carol Stickney, Robert Jackson, Edwin Kulesz, Harold Jackson, Bruce Magoon, Arthur Sawyer, and Eleanor J anigan. RAY STAFF The Ray Staff was able to produce four Rays this year, which is one more than the usual three. The staff had the assistance of two teachers, Mrs. Editor-in-Chief .... Assistant Editor . Hatch and Miss Martin. Literary Editor . . Humor Editor . . . Alumni ........ Boys' Sports . . Girls' Sports . . . Senior ..... Junior ..... Sophomore . . . Freshman ...... CLASS REPORTERS Eighth Grade ..... Seventh Grade . . Publication Mana ger Evelyn Gilmore NancyDyson . . Charlotte Ackerman . . . . . . Robert Jackson . Mary Brunelle Bruce Magoon . . . Julia Lavoie Frances Brown . . .. Lois Telfar Arthur Sawyer Eleanor Janigan Edith Greenfield . Carol Stickney . Edwin Kulesz Circulation Manager Typists .......... Ruth Junkins, Lorraine Haigh, Proof Reader .,............................ Elizabeth Magoon Harold Jackson and June Dyson 28 W. H. S Seated: Wallace Kimball '45, Zarkis Garabedian '46, Captain Walter Cazja '45, Douglas Tilton '48, Clarence Bodwell '47, Standing: Assistant Manager Varant Hagopian '46, David Barron '48, Harold Jackson '45, Harry Playdon '45, Bruce Magoon '47, Henry Borchers '48, Keith Simpson '47, and Assistant Manager James Scott '46, FOOTBALL SQUAD As the providing of a coach met with a long delay, and because of the difficulty in finding opposition, Woodbury had a brief season consisting of three games. Under the direction of Coach Sidley, Woodbury lost the first two encounters with Story High, but came back to win the last and final game with the Clapp Memorial Boys' Club. Walter Czaja, who joined the navy before graduating, was chosen by the team as the most valuable player. The scores of the games were: Woodbury 0 . . . . . . Story High 32 Woodbury 6 . . . . . . Story High 26 Woodbury 14 . . . . . . Clapp Memorial 0 1945 29 Seated: William Bowlby '48, David Barron '48, Co-Captain Bruce Magoon '47, William Lavoie '46, and Keith Simpson '47. Standing: Martin Simensen '48, Clifford Playdon '47, Everett Ryder '45, Clarence Bodwell '47, and Jack Hoffman '45, Manager. Missing is Co-Captain Harry Playdon '45. V Q BOYS' BASKETBALL S-QUAD Coach Barlow started with the boys but immediately after the first game he had to leave. We obtained another fine coach to fill the vcancy. This was Coach Ramsbotham. He wound up with six victories and six defeats. Bruce Magoon was high scorer with 89 points, Harry Playdon was second with 51 points, and' Keith Simp- son third with 45 points. The team scored 281 points against 344 points for the opposition. Woodbury West Newbury Woodbury Topsiield Woodbury Groveland Woodbury Georgetown Woodbury Pinkerton Woodbury Topsfield Woodbury Pinkerton Woodbury Georgetown Woodbury Groveland Woodbury West Newbury Woodbury Merrimac Woodbury Hollis 30 W. H. S. Seated: Priscilla Marsh '48, Co-Captain Julia Lavoie '47, Miss Bernice Chadwich, Coach, Co-Captin Jenn Barron '45, and Carolyn Brown '47, Standing: Lois Meserve '48, Claire Waterhouse '48, Ethel Call '47, Doris Barker '45, Wilma Goedecke '48, Helen Sullivan '47 and Evelyn Gilmore '45, Manager. Missing are Charlotte Ackerman '45, and Eleanor Meserve '46. GIRLS' BASKETBALL SQUAD This year's basketball squad consisted of a fine group of girls under the instruction of their well-liked coach, Miss Chadwick. The girls proved their ability by being victors in five games and losing the benefit game by one point. The scores were: woodllimlury West Newbury oo ury Topsfield W00dbuFy Groveland WO0dbury Georgetown QSVVOOEEUTY Pinkerton oo ury Topsfield Woodbury Pinkerton Woodbury Georgetown Woodbury Groveland Woodbury Merrimac Woodbury West Newbury Woodbury Hollis 1945 31 Front: Robert Sullivan '50, Martin Simenson '48, Peter Rey- nolds '46, David Barron '48, Donald Hulme '49, Back: William Bowlby '48, Clarence Bodwell '47, Harry Play- don '45, William Lavoie '46, Bruce Magoon '47, and Keith Simpson '47. BASEBALL SQUAD The baseball team of 194-5 opened its season with the small number of twelve players. In spite of the fact that we were handi- capped with inexperienced men, most of the games lost were very close. The reason why we lost these games was because of a num- ber of careless errors. However, we did manage to win two of the eight games played. McGaw Institute 2 . . . . . . Woodbury O West Newbury 9 . . . . . . Woodbury 4 Georgetown 2 . . . . . . Woodbury 1 West Newbury 4 . . . . . . Woodbury 2 Woodbury 6 . . . . . . Merrimac 5 McGaw Institute 4 . . . . . . Woodbury 3 Woodbury 9 . . . . . . Georgetown 2 Merrimac 4 . . . . . . Woodbury 2 W. H.S CC - ' H Sailor Mazds Operetta Cast 1945 33 Seated: Robert Prince, Nancy Dyson, and Robert Martin. Standing: Wallace Kimball, Frances Brown, Chailotte Acker- man, Elizabeth Magoon, Eleanor Ackerman, Everett Ryder, and Coach, Mrs. Shirley Hatch. iissing is Barbara Robinson. SENIOR CLASS PLAY On April 6, 1945, the annual senior play, The Little Madcap by Henry Rowland, was presented in the High School auditorium under the capable direction of Mrs. Shirley Hatch. The per- formance was very successful, the auditorium being filled. The entire action of the play took place in the apartment occu- pied by Dolly Sevier and her music teacher. The fun begins when Dolly, who has been secretly married, dons male apparel in order to visit her husband who lives in bachelor apartments. In spite of all the comical entanglements, however, everything tuins out all right in the end. Because of the man shortage, a junior was drafted into the male lead and did an excellent job. A pleasing musical program was presented between acts under the supervision of Mrs. Eva M. Thompson. 34 W. H. S Left to right: Evelyn Gilmore, Mary Brunelle, Nancy Dyson, Olivc Smith and Elsie Brown. CHEER,LEADERS The five Cheer Leaders were chosen by the faculty. In spite of the lack of transportation, they were able to attend all the games but one. The cheering section was of great support to the boys and girls' teams. The Senior vetelan from last year was Evelyn Gilmore and she was given the position of head Cheer Leader. The other veteran, Olive Smith. was from the Junior Class. The others were new at it, but all and all did a fine job. 1945 35 CLUBS HOME ECONOMICS CLUB: The Home Economics Club is a year-round club open to all girls taking the Home Economics Course. Miss Margaret Hyder is the originator and adviser of the club. The officers for this year are: President .......................... Nancy Dyson Vice President .......... .. ....... June Dyson Secretary ..... . . . Roberta McClary Treasurer . . . . . . Helen Sullivan The following clubs are active during the later part of the school year: VOLLEYBALL CLUB Director . .. ........... Miss Eva Belle Anderson DRAMATIC CLUB Director ............... Mrs. Shirley Hatch BOYS' COOKING AND SEWING CLUB Director .................. . Miss Margaret Hyder BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLUB Director .................... Mr. Eugene Rourke GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Director . . . ............... Mrs. Eva Thompson FRESHMAN DANCING CLUB Director ...................... Mrs. John Turner W. H.S FRESHMAN CLASS 1945 SOPHOMORE CLASS W.H.S JUN1011 CLASS AUTOGRAPHS COMPLWIMENTS OF GEORGE C. GORDON AND SON 'A' Insurance. Agency COMPLIMEN TS OF N. H. JUCKEY CLUB COMPLIMENTS OF S. B. SIMON A. B. WORTHEN CO. 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