Woodbury High School - Warrior Yearbook (Woodbury, CT)

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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-

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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-Seven ics, and Principal of the school, have all been faithful, and to them we hereby express our gratefulness. Miss Jagger, history and science teacher, left after a short illness, for which we were sorry. Miss Brucker has taken her place. We are grateful to Miss Harvey, who was ever ready to help us out in any shortage of teachers. Miss Sweet, history and English teacher disappeared sometime around Valentine’s Day, and Mrs. Coombs has since been in our midst. ♦ ♦♦ BASKETBALL NOTES As usual, it took the girls’ team half the season to “wind up” sufficiently to come within reach of their opponents. Newtown and New Milford won over Woodbury by very few points. Washington received one slight victory over the team, and after the second game with us, went home badly battered. Bethel came out at the head of the league. In the non-league games with Thomaston, Shelton and Naugatuck, the team learned the futility of playing teams, used to practicing on larger floors. The girls' squad consisted of: Irma Judson, captain; Estella Dickinson, Phyllis Sharrow, May Swanson, manager; Gertrude Smith, Melvina Welles, Alida Warner, Emily Klatka, Helen Travers, Barbara Isham, Elsie Dickinson, Dolly Wight, Lillian Hicock, Ruth Burton, Candace Thompson, Dorothy Thomas, and Margery Butler. The team was coached by Mrs. Coombs. The boys’ basketball team played 20 games, winning 6 and losing 14. The members of the squad were: Bennett, Canfield, Coad, Coley, Fowler, Fray, Gwiazdowski, Krakauskas, Lock-wood, Lovdal, Rowley, Salokas, Scoville, Swanson and Tarbox. They were coached by Mr. Coombs. The baseball team, coached by Mr. Coombs, has played nine games and has won six. The batting and fielding of the team has improved and it should be near the top of the league at the end of the season. The usual lineup is: Davis 3b, Fray p., Salo-ka '. c., Krakauskas l.f.. Gwiazdowrki r.f.. Lock-wood lb., Tarbox 2b.. Coley s.s., and Scoville c.f. Subs., Reichenbach, Lovdal, Coad. THE MIRROR Our weekly paper, the Mirror, has given us practice in writing editorials, poetry, stories, and nursery rhymes. The Juniors and Sophomores have proven their skill as artists as we notice from looking at the portraits of sportsmen and teachers. We hope the Mirror may be as successful next year as it has been this year. May you also find an editor as co-operative, literary, and influential as Lillian Hicock. You will also lose Dorothy Morgan and James Lockwood from your staff. Mae Swanson and Oscar Lovdal have had practice enough so they should be able to do their best next year. We hope Raynal Coley will not lose his famous pencil with which he has drawn his contributions so welcome, yet humorous. THE SCHOOL CLUBS A welcome addition to school life this year and of great benefit to all are the numerous clubs which have been meeting bi-weekly for the greater part of the year. They have added interest to the routine of classes through their informality and deviation from the established curriculum. Through them we have been enabled to learn things which might have been missed in our regular courses. They are interesting as well as educational and have given to many an opportunity for taking part in school life, hitherto unavailable. The clubs organized are as follows: Girls’ Glee Club, Boys’ Glee Club, Violin Club, Latin Club, French Club, Dramatic Club, Poetry Club, Magazine and Debating Club, Novel and Short Story Club and the Nature Club. ♦♦♦♦♦♦ GIRLS’ AND BOYS’ GLEE CLUB These clubs, under the direction of Mrs. Coombs, were organized for the purpose of obtaining a deeper appreciation of music. The Girls’ Glee Club sang before the Woman’s Club and between the acts of “The Worm.” The clubs combined with the Violin Club to present a concert March 31 and April 1. The concert was very well received, and wre hope it may be a forerunner to others in the years to come. The Glee Clubs made a trip to station WTIC in Hartford in order to have an audition. There are possibilities of their broadcasting in the future. The Glee Clubs will also furnish music Commencement Week at Baccalaureate, Class Night and Graduation, so we also have them to thank for saving extra expenditure for an orchestra. THE VIOLIN CLUB A violin club was organized by Mrs. Coombs this year with seven members starting. Four girls continued throughout the year and took part in the concert. It gave the members a chance to practice and learn together many new selections. THE LATIN CLUB Estella Dickinson, ’31,—President. Louise Smith, ’34,—Secretary. This club, under the guidance of Miss Clark, held several meetings throughout the year, all of which were used to the best advantage. Latin crossword puzzles were solved and many Latin songs learned. A motto selected as suitable for a school club was “Age quod agis” (finish what you attempt). Pins in the shape of a Roman shield were purchased with the initials L. C. (Latin Club) and 1931 on them. 4..j. .5. 4. .5. .5. 5 ❖ ♦♦♦ ♦ 5 2 2- 1- -I- -5 2 2- 5 !• 5 -2- -I- -I- -I- ❖ !• 5 -I- ❖ -I- 4»