Woodbury High School - Warrior Yearbook (Woodbury, CT)

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Page Twenty-Five We all had to behave ourselves under the rules of our new principal, Mr. Coombs. The other members of the faculty were Miss Clark, Miss Sweet, Mr. Munsell and Mr. Clark. We lost only one member of the class, Stephana Wittek, during the year, but at the end • f the year, Shirley Dolan left us to move to California. In Biology class Mr. Munsell was bothered by our smiling faces. We managed to find the bright side of everything especially in the di-secting of worms. Frances Smith was nearly overcome one day, either by the strong odor of the ether or the sight of the worm. Our Junior year started in much the same manner as did our Sophomore year with the exception that more respect was paid us. The same faculty presided over us during our Junior year. Several classmates left us during the year. They are as follows: Edith Allen to go to Miss Beard's School, Marion Goodsell due to illness, and Arnold Galpin, who left us because of injuries received in an accident. At the end of the year Alice Bower left because she preferred work to school, Elaine Koch left to take a business course, and Julia Kozenieski Henley left because she preferred married life. Our class officers were: President, Elaine Koch; Vice-President, Harold Davis; Secretary, James Lockwood, and Treasurer, Burritt Curtis. On December 18th and 19th one act plays were presented, “The Exchange, with Edith Allen and James Lockwood members of the cast; “The Florist Shop, with Robert Fowler one of the cast, and “Silas Mam' r with James Lock-wood one of the cast. “When the Whirlwind Blows was also presented with Dorothy Parkin and Lillian Hicock members of the cast. We gave several dances during the year and Dorothy Morgan and Robert Brinley were Assistant Editors of the Mirror. Chemistry class was merely a repetition of Biology class. However instead of the sole brilliance of Mr. Davis, Jimmy Lockwood and Bob Brinley began to ask questions which more than once remained unanswered. As for Lab period in Chemistry, we wonder how Mr. Munsell ever survived. When fire extinguishers were made some of the girls lost control of the extinguishers and instead of extinguishing the fire nearly drowned their teacher. We left school in June with our heads in the air thinking that at last we were Seniors. We entered our Senior year with great hopes and ambitions, realizing that our school days at Woodbury High were nearing an end. When it came to the question of election of class officers there was a great deal of confusion and quarreling. Finally they were elected as follows: President, Robert Brinley; Vice-President, Robert Fowler; Secretary and Treasurer, Lillian Hicock; Mascot, Harold Davis. Wedding bells rang merrily during our Senior year when Miss Sweet, our English teacher became Mrs. Coombs. The other members of the faculty were, Miss Clark, Mr. Coombs, Mr. Clark, Miss Jagger (who left us due to illness), and Miss Brucker (who succeeded her). Mary Mirfield and Estella Dickinson joined our class the beginning of the year. The play, “The Worm, was given, with Robert Fowler, Dorothy Morgan, and Lillian Hicock members of the cast. Lillian Hicock was elected Secretary and Treasurer of the A. A., and James Lockwood, President. Lillian Hicock was Editor of the Mirror, with Dorothy Morgan and James Lockwood, Assistants. James Lockwood, Barbara Isham and Estella Dickinson were our basketball stars. Harold Davis and James Lockwood represented the Seniors on the baseball team. Our class was represented in the Glee Club by Dorothy Morgan, Lillian Hicock, Frances Smith, Mary Mirfield, Estella Dickinson, Barbara Isham, and Dorothy Parkin. Now we are ready to graduate after four strenuous years of hard work. Class elections Most popular girl—Dorothy Morgan Most popular boy—Harold Davis Best looking girl—Dorothy Weasa Best looking boy—Harold Davis Best dressed girl—Bessie Partridge Quietest girl—Mary Mirfield Best natured girl—Barbara Isham Neatest girl—Estella Dickinson Most quick tempered—Frances Smith Best housekeeper—Amy Poulin Most literary—Lillian Hicock Class lightweight—Charlotte Crofut Tallest boy—Burritt Curtis Best excuse maker—Robert Brinley Laziest—James Lockwood Neatest boy—Robert Fowler Longest hair—Dorothy Parkin .5. j..j..j. j , 5» 5» 5»4 3 5

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Page Twenty-Four CLASS GIFTS James Lockwood—Harold Davis. To Charlotte Crofut we present: A rope that was originally meant To secure horses when they became too bold But we give it to her to hold Mike Coad. To Mary Mirfisld, we give this gift And hope that it will give her a lift We know she’ll be grateful, that’s a fact When we hand over this nice compact. Robert Fowler, most of you know, Is very, very, very, slow So in order that he may rise with the cock We’ve saved for him this alarm clock. Buddy Davis, our class mascot, For himself a girl has got In order to save him from any mishap We’re giving him this back roads map. To Jimmy Lockwood, our class sheik, Who with the women is very weak This money to spend in Waterbury May save his dad a financial worry. HISTORY OF CLASS OF 1931 To Burritt Curtis, who looked after a certain Junior lass We give this invitation from the present Junior Class. Of Bessie Partridge, it is said A bug boy she is soon to wed, So we thought in order to help the thing We’d give her this silver, for she has a ring. To Robert Brinley who stays out most of the night, We give this nifty flashlight. Dorothy Morgan has been going out In most any car that could get about But in some of them she might get wet, So we’re giving her a taxi for Chet. Dorothy Weasa as you know Likes to have a boy in tow We’re giving her this big spy glass So she can see all boys who pass. Barbara Isham, we’ve been told Has become so very bold That to Storrs she must proceed This traveling bag she’s sure to need. Lillian Hicock, our smartest girl, Has kept our weaker minds in a whirl. In gratitude, we shall now adorn her With this magnificent medal of honor. Estella Dickinson wants to be a nurse We hope that her patients won’t get any worse So before her nurse’s cap she dons We’re giving her something to practice on. Dorothy Parkin’s hair is so long That she needs something big and strong To help her keep these long locks in We hope she’ll use this new hair pin. Amy Poulin when she comes to school Walks quite noisily as a rule. In order to stop these thunderous peals We give to her these rubber heels. Frances Smith we hear of late Has been having many an out-of-town date These tickets we’ll give her that came from a friend That dances in Roxbury she may attend. Charlotte Crofut—Burritt Curtis. We entered upon our Freshman year in nineteen twenty-seven. The class officers were, Eleanor O’Neil, President; Barbara Isham, Vice-President, (who became President when Eleanor O’Neil left to go to St. Margaret’s); Frances Smith, Secretary, and James Lockwood, Treasurer. The faculty during our Freshman year consisted of Miss Clark, Mr. Clark, Miss Geddes (who left at the end of the year, to be married), Miss Ronalds and Mr. Burnap, who also left us to take other positions. We became quite proficient as gigglers by the end of the year, an art which we still retain. Jennie Atkinson, Clara Crownshaw, and Ever-ette Bassett preferred work to school, and left us during the year. Helen Capewell and Grace Platt also left, due to illness, while Louise Ha-quist and Richard Cooper moved to another town. We will never forget our first experience in giving a program for Assembly. What to give was the problem. At last we decided to give an exciting ride in an automobile. Each person represented some part of the automobile, such as the wheels and spare tire. First one tire blew out and then another, then we had engine trouble and it was necessary to call a mechanic. After he had fixed it we continued on our way. After awhile the fender fell off, next the spare tire left us and last but not least the car with one great shudder fell in a heap with an awful clatter and bang. When we went back to school as Sophomores we considered ourselves just about it and tried to run the school, but we soon found out that the Seniors and Juniors held the sway. Shirley Dolan, Stephana Wittek, Harold Davis, Bessie Partridge and Benjamin Gwiazdowski joined our class in September. Our class officers were President, Dorothy Parkin; Vice-President, Stephana Wittek; Secretary, Lillian Hicock, and Treasurer, Dorothy Weasa. »:« »;. ;« «j« »; •;« »;•»;«.j.»;«»;«• « »; «j» »•« » . » • •;« »’• ►;« » « •« »;• » » • » « » . •••

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Page Txvcnty-Six SCHOOL NEWS The officers of the various classes for the year 1930-1931 are as follows: Class of 1931: President—Robert A. Brinley Vice-President—Robert W. Fowler Secretary and Treasurer—Lillian F. Hicock. Class of 1932 President—Oscar Lovdal Vice-President—Sidney Platt Secretary—Phillip Scoville Treasurer—Alida Warner. Class of 1933 President—Russell Coburn Vice-President—Stanley Lusas Secretary—Maude Eyre Treasurer—Sigurd Lovdal Class of 1934 President—Austen Bennett Vice-President—Ruth Burton Secretary—Marjorie Butler Treasurer—Melvina Welles. The officers of the Athletic Association for the year were: President—James Lockwood. Treasurer—Lillian Hicock. The Athletic Association has at last decided on a uniform letter to be awarded to the athletes. The A. A. is grateful to all who supported it during the year through attendance at the basketball and baseball games. The High School presented on March 4th and 5th a three-act play, “The Worm,” which was very successful, the proceeds augmenting the Senior class treasury. The cast was as follows: Jim, Sue's boy friend Naylor, Joe’s “boss” Miles, a business man A Shyster Lawyer Irish Policeman Taxi Driver Furniture Movers I Wayne Tarbox Russell Coburn George Morris Oscar Lovdal Robert Brinley Brewster Reichenbach id Stiles, Gerald Taylor The Mendelssohn Male Chorus gave a concert under the auspices of the Glee Clubs at the Town Hall January 22. The Glee Clubs and Violin Club gave a concert on March 31, and April 1, and were very well received. This was a welcome addition to school presentations and the first of its kind. A number of dances were held throughout the year which were socially as well as financially successful. The first was given by the Seniors in September and the second by the same class at Thanksgiving. The Juniors gave their first dance during the Christmas vacation, and the Seniors their last during the Easter holiday. We are all looking forward to the Prom to be given by the Juniors on June 12th. Mr. Louis Williams gave a science lecture at the Town Hall in October which was greatly enjoyed. According to all accounts, a highly informed and skillful man, exhibited before us one afternoon, the methods of making interesting articles by means of glass and technical instruments. Those articles that he made, were a bird, a pen, a magnifying glass—of water, and a peculiar pipe. He also showed the process by which one may make spun glass, telling during the process of making it of the world’s need for glass. The exhibit was attended by the majority of the school, and was worth the time and the money. In place of the annual School Day of the Women’s Club, this year, a Parent-Teacher meeting was held under their auspices. Mr. Johnston and Mr. Coombs addressed the group, after which each teacher was introduced by one of the students in her room. We are sure this did much towards promoting interest and understanding between our parents and our teachers. A typewriting exhibition by Miss Remo Poul-sen, the holder of the World’s Amateur Typing Championship, was greatly enjoyed by the school. Mr. Haynes of Meriden took several pictures at the school. Many group pictures including classes, glee clubs, basketball, baseball and the cast of the “Worm” were taken as well as several individual pictures. Joe Baynes, “The Worm” Robert Fowler Mary, his nagging wife May Swanson Sue, their flapper daughter Lillian Hicock Ralph, their son Joseph Krakauskas Ella Louise, a cousin Dorothy Morgan In the school terms of 1930 and 1931, there have been more changes in faculty than have heretofore been made. Mr. Clark, our teacher of Agriculture, Miss Clark, teacher of languages, and Mr. Coombs, teacher of history, mathemat-