Woodbury High School - Log Yearbook (Salem, NH)

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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.

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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.

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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.