Woodbury High School - Warrior Yearbook (Woodbury, CT)

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wv Basketball Team Bennett ’34, Lusas '33, Coley ’33, Sharp ’35, C. Fray ’35, Rowley ’34, Krakauskas ’35. Seated: Warner ’36, R. Fray ’33, Coad ’33, (Captain), Swanson ’34, Mansfield ’36, Roswell ’35 Baseball Team Moskus ’36, Krakauskas ’35, Lusas ’33, Swanson ’34, Rowley ’34, Coad ’34. Seated: Taylor ’36, R. Fray ’33, (Captain), Grisgraber '35, C. Fray ’35, Coley ’33, Sharp ’35. Page Twenty-Two

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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES CLASS OF 1935 On October 1st, we were represented in a track meet at Washington, by C. Fray in baseball throw, high jump and 100 yard dash; R. Coley in 100 yard dash and running broad jump; R. Fray in potato race; S. Lusas in shot put; Esther Lundin in baseball throw and 50 yard dash; Margery Butler in 50 yard dash and Maude Eyre in basketball throw. We took no places but had a good time. James Wilson, our tenor soloist, Maude Eyre, Nettie Clements, Margery Butler, and Ruth Burton sang at the Christmas Meeting of the local Garden Club, held at the home of Mrs. E. D. Marvin on December 13, 1932. The songs were English and French Carols. Three American History students took the examinations in the League o' Nations contest held Friday, March 24th. The Grand Prize was a trip to Europe. The winners have not been announced as far as we know, but we are sure none from W. H. S. got it—yet. December 21st Capt. Stanley Osborne gave his second illustrated lecture to students of W. H. S. and Grammar School. This time it was a very interesting one, on New Zealand THE SENIOR CLASS OF ’33 The officers for the past year have been: Harry Hull President Raynall Coley Vice-President Elizabeth Martin Secretary Margaret Smith Treasurer Our only activity of the year was the Senor Dance, given on December 30, 1932. Coming during vacation, it proved very successful. CLASS OF 1936 The Freshman Class (of 1936) managed to elect their officers around the middle of the year. They were: President Olive Bryant Vice-President Wilfrid Warner Secretary , Irene Olsen Treasurer Norma Savage They did not attempt any social activities and confined their expenses to a few gifts to sick classmates. The Sophomore Class elected— President Ernest Hicock Vice-President Helen Munson Secretary Dorothy Wells Treasurer James Richards They gave one party on December 22nd, that was quite successful. Later, April 7th, to be exact, they gave a dance that was extremely successful. The first of May they chose their class rings which will come next fall. CLASS OF 1934 Ruth Burton President William Swanson Vice-President Margery Butler Secretary Frank Mulvey Treasurer Early in the beginning of the school year, the Juniors gave a party for the purpose of welcoming our new Science teacher, Mr. Albert Knox and Mrs. Knox. The entire faculty was present at this party. On February 6, we accomplished a new undertaking. when we catered for the Men’s Forum Supper. Due to the cooperation of the members of the class, this proved to be a success. We gave another party on March 18 -h, which made the other classes envious. Mrs. Wight and Mrs. Eyre acted as chaperons. The community house was made attractive with decorations appropriate for St. Patrick’s Day. Grin and Grind Club In March the Juniors organized an English Club to have programs every Friday. A committee chose the name of Grin and Grind Club” whi'-h was accepted. The officers were: Emily Klatka President Dolly Wight Secretary Important Programs were: March 16- Rev. E. S. Hickox Questions answered by him. March 17— Rev. R. G. Ewing On Jonathan Edwards.” April 7— Miss Mary Christensen On work of State Board of Health. Others included short stories, a cross-word puzzle, and various articles. May 3rd they sponsored an assembly Musical Program which belittled that of last year. In all it was a very successful season, and well managed. Page Twenty-One

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BASKETBALL SEASON Members of rhe two teams this year were:— Robert Fray, George Coad, William Swanson, Austen Bennett, Stanley Lusas, James Rowley, and Croft Fray on the first team, and Raynall Coley, Sigurd Lovdal, Wilfrid Warner, Charles Grisg.aber, Gilbert Roswell, Walter Krakauskas and Charles Sharp on the second. George Coad was Captain, and Bob Fray, Manager. We played 22 games, winning 8 and losing 14. We had a good team, which faced the hardest schedule Woodbury has attempted without many experienced players. Our most sensational victory was that over the Alumni of 1930. We won once with Kent, with I. G. A., Newtown, Terry-ville, Washington, Bethel and again with Kent. No girls’ team was organized this year both because of the loss of enthusiasm and of the best players by graduation. However, this spring a number of girls are practicing up for next year and we hope to have a successful revival. The baseball season started April 21st and the team has made a good showing in spite of their lack of experience. New Milford was held 3-1 at New Milford and we won from Bethel at Woodbury by a score of 2-1. THE FIRE-PRINCE” At the very beginning of the school year, we commenced getting ready for our second operetta, which was called The Fire-Prince.” Compared to the previous one, Bits O’ Blarney,” the new one was a mammoth undertaking, calling for a cast and chorus of over fifty persons. After constant preparation for a little over a month it was presented in the Town Hall on the nights of October 26th and 27th. All expenses and there were many, were met, and dramatically the op-peretta was an overwhelming success. We quote from the Mirror, telling about the plot of the play: The Complete Cast Follows: Grognio, King of Pantouflia James Wilson ’34 Prigio; the Fire-Prince Raynall Coley ’33 Alphonso and Enrico—Prigio’s Brothers James Rowley ’33 and Croft Fray ’35 The Wise Men— Robert Abbott ’33—Stanley Lusas ’33 Frederic, a Pantouflian Officer Robert Fray ’33 Don Roderigo, Ambassador Stanley Lusas ’33 Benson, his Butler Miles Bennett ’35 William, Head Page Boy De France Clark ’35 Servant James Richards ’35 Lady Molinda and Lady Kathlecna— Nieces of the King Ruth Burton ’34—Maude Eyre ’33 The Duchess Charles Sharp ’35 Rosa, Daughter of the Ambassador Concetta Rossi ’35 Teresa, her friend Evelyn Fowler ’36 This was backed up by a large chorus, including Ladies of the Court, Gypsies, Fairies and Pages. Thanks are due to Olive Bryant who was the accompanist, and above all to the director, Mrs. J. D. Coombs. The story is concerned with the good-natured King of Pantouflia who, although beloved by all the peoole in his kingdom is nevertheless unhappy. The chief cause of his unhappiness is a son (The Fire-Prince) who knows too much. The Queen causes some of his distress by chasing the chickens, of which her husband is very fond, and also by refusing to believe in fairies. The King blames his son from whom, he believes his wife has learned these terrible things and decides to disinherit him. Matters are brought to a head by the presence of a mythical Fire-Drake in the neighborhood. This monster it is believed, will destroy, by fire, the entire kingdom, and its inhabitants. The two younger sons of the king happy. The chief cause of his unhappiness is a son go to fight it and are destroyed. The Fire-Prince refuses even to believe in the monster, until after he has met the daughter of the Spanish Ambassador Love for he inspires him to don the fairy gifts and kill the Fire-Drake. That done, he returns and resurrects his brothers by a fairy compound. The happy ending comes when the Spanish Ambassador gives his daughter to the Fire-Prince. This plot, filled with humor, catchy tunes, fine singing, gorgeous costumes, new scenery, made it a delightful and fascinating production, well worth all the time, effort and expense that it involved. After this one we wonder if we should have another operetta. Will it eclipse this one? POMPERAUG VALLEY RIFLE CLUB President Vice-President Seer. BC Treas. Instructor Judson Darrow Austen Bennett Stanley Lusas Mr. Albert L. Knox. This was started through the efforts of Judson Darrow. It is independent of the school, but holds meetings here. Every Monday night they practice in back of Rowley’s. The club is a member of the National Rifle Association. Page Twenty-Three