Woodbury High School - Warrior Yearbook (Woodbury, CT)

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Back Row, left to right: Ernest Hicock ’35, Charlotte Frazier ’36, Catherine Klatka ’37, Kathryn Sears ’36, Edward Overton ’36. Front Row: Miriam MacFlughes ’36, Concetta Rossi ’35, James Richards ’35, (Editor), Helen Martin ’37, Virginia Scoville ’35. THE MIRROR The Mirror, our school newspaper, has been issued weekly as a single sheet, for the price of one cent per copy. The subscription price of twenty-five cents a year has been in effect since September, 1933. Margery Butler was Editor for the first semester. After exams, the Seniors became Honorary Members. James Richards ’35, was chosen Editor-in-chief, and Ernest Hicock, assistant Editor. Elections were held for members from the various classes to make up a new staff. The Junior members were the same as formerly: James Richards, Ernest Hicock, Concetta Rossi, Virginia Scoville. Members elected from the Sophomore class were Charlotte Frazier, Miriam McHughes, Kathryn Sears, and Edward Overton. All the Sophomores except Kathryn Sears were new members. Helen Martin and Catherine Klatka were chosen from the Freshman Class. During this semester two new innovations have been made: a contribution box has been placed in Room 10, so that anyone may pass in his contributions at any time. The other new feature of the paper has been the introduction of crossword puzzles. Otherwise the paper has been kept much the same, and has been distributed regularly. THE POMPERAUG VALLEY RIFLE CLUB In the winter of 1933 the Pomperaug Valley Rifle Club was organized with eleven members. The following April the Club became affiliated with the National Rifle Association. Mr. Albert L. Knox was chosen Instructor and Judson Dar-row, organizer of the club was elected President. The object of the club was three-fold; pleasure, character building, and the physical benefits derived from the trainig of nerves and muscles to a fine degree of coordination. It is to be regretted that at the last club meeting on April 16, 1934, it was decided that for various reasons, the club should dissolve. Let us hope that the Archery Club will get as much enjoyment from their sport as the Rifle Club did from theirs, but we desire to wish it a longer life. We wish to acknowledge our obligation to the following people or organizations whose financial help has made this book possible. By allowing us to use the space which they purchased, they have made it possible to materially lessen the cost of this book. We hope that our friends will reward them accordingly. C. L. Adams Co. H. L. Eyre Woodbury Drug Co. Mrs. E. W. Abrams C. F. Martin Woodbury Telephone Co. St. Pierre Oil Co. D. L. Condon George Sturges Samuel C. Tomlinson W. J. Burton Mrs. Edward Werner T. Fayle Butler Earl Munson R. H. Fray Miss Lottie Hitchcock Mrs. William M. Fliess A. S. Phillips Robert Drakeley Page Twenty-Nine

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Standing left to right: Russell Weynier, Wilfrid Warner, Fred Gracy, Foster Whitney Simon Moskus, Stanley Lizauskas, Truman Minor, Lewis Minor. Seated: Walter Krakauskas, Gilbert Roswell, Donald Wilson. Clarence Pierce, Charles Grisgraber, John Moskus. FUTURE FARMERS OF WOODBURY The Woodbury chapter of the Future Farmers of America, is a part of the National Organization of students of Vocational Agriculture. We organized during the first semester of 1933-34 with the following officers:President, Gilbert Roswell, Vice-president, Foster Whitney, Treasurer, Harvey Stone, and Secretary, Edward Hine. Only boys studying Vocational Agriculture are eligible to join this association. The membership roll at present is Gilbert Roswell, Foster Whitney, Charles Grisgraber, and Walter Krakauskas. Juniors: Donald Wilson, Simon Moskus, John Moskus, and Wilfred Warner. Sophomores: Clarence Pierce, Russell Weymer, Truman Minor, Lewis Minor, Frederick Gracy, and Stanley Liz-auskas, Freshmen. The local chapter set-up for this year’s program of work: 1. That the local chapter be represented at the State Judging Contest. 2. That we increase the membership of our chapter. 3. That we have a representative at the State Speaking Contest. 4. That regular initiations be held the first month of each semester. 5. That the local chapter sponsor an egg-laying contest for our department. 6. That the local chapter sponsor milk distribution for the Community Nurse Association. 7. That we cooperate in promoting a state camping trip. 8 That the local chapter apply for a State Charter. 9. That we make contact with chapters in other States. A fitting initiation and banquet was arranged on the Friday before the Christmas vacation by the two boys who first were members, Gilbert Roswell and Foster Whitney. The second semester initiation and banquet was carried out just before Easter and six more boys became full-fledged members. The boys dedided to have another election, and in April a meeting was held for that purpose. The following were elected: President, Donald Wilson, Vice-President, Clarence Pierce, Treasurer, Gilbert Roswell and Secretary, Charles Grisgraber. The local chapter has had a good year with a total of fourteen members. All have satisfied the requirements of the Green hand” degree and so are entitled to wear the insignia of that rank. Gilbert Roswell represented the local chapter at the F. F. A. speaking contest held at Storrs. Walter Krakauskas a member of our chapter was elected State reporter for the F. F. A. The program of work set up at the beginning of the year has been completed one hundred percent. -T At the Connecticut Dairyman’s Association meeting, Gilbert Roswell won first prize of $25 with his essay Why people in Connecticut should use more Ayshire Milk.” THE PANTRY MRS. HARRY DAVIDSON MINORTOWN, CONN. Page Twenty-Eight

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DRAMATICS SCHOOL ACTIVITIES This year the high school presented a three act play, instead of an Operetta, on December 14, and 15, 1933. The play selected was A Character Intrudes.” The story of the play, briefly, was this: Bradley Bennett, a playwrite, goes on a honeymoon. Bills pile up at home and an old German grocer, who is almost ruined depends on Bennett to pull him through, by paying his bill. Bennett returns and goes to work immediately to finish his play. He does not tell his troubles to his wife and a quarrel ensues, because of his anxiety and inattentiveness to her. His wife threatens to leave him. He throws the play into the wastebasket and the final act brings despair. Then Scheuyler, the German grocer, appears and begs Bennett to save his store. Bennett resumes his work. In the meantime Roderick, the butler, tells all to Mrs. Bennett. The play is written. Scheuyler is saved from ruin, and Mrs. Bennett forgives her husband. An unusual feature of this play was the presence on the stage of the characters of the play which Bradley Bennett was writing. During such times as he was studying the play, these actors performed and spoke their lines. When his mind was distracted from his work, these characters returned to their places, up stage. The members of the cast were Herbert Toffey and Concetta Rossi as Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Bennett; Charles Sharp and Ruth Burton as Roderick, the butler, and Sampson, the housekeeper, respectively; William Swanson, as Scheuyler, the German Grocer; and Aaron Olmstead as William, the gardener. The parts of the actors of the play which Bradley Bennett was writing were as follows: Hcbcrs, an elderly college professor, Ernest Hicock; Marian, his daughter, Evelyn Fowler; Jerry a young instructor, in love with Marian, James Richards; Larkin, the villian of the piece, Miles Bennett. The play was directed by J. D. Coombs. The stage set, which won much favorable comment was the work of Mr. Albert Knox, painter, carpenter, and electrician, and Miss Theo Merwin, who collected the properties. The audiences for both nights were appreciative and the financial returns satisfactory, considering the financial condition of everyone. On October 12th, we were excused from school at I 1:00 A. M. for an entertainment at the Town Hall. Mr. Hans Helms, wizard of the voice, played several selections including a violin solo and cornet solo! all these without the use of instruments. As a closing number he presented a Chinese sketch, depicting a trial. Herbert Toffey acting as judge, asked Mr. Helms, the Chinese witness, several questions which he answered by measures from songs that were appropriate. The profit to the high school, from this entertainment, was $12.08. On November 13th we were granted a vacation from our regular school routine, when we listened to a short talk by Ellwood T. Bailey, the Chau-tagua lecturer. His speech was very interesting and humorous, and he gave us some very good advice. He emphasized confidence and ability, and explained their relation to each other. On March 9th we enjoyed a talk on peace by Mr. Gaylord W. Douglas. He stressed two facts as essential; first, not to think of foreigners as enemies and second, to use your noodle.” His good advice and clear illustrations combined to hold the interest of the students, and drive home the points of his talk. On November 28th, we saw some colored slides of the wild life of New York and New England. Some views of the Great Smoky Mountains were also shown. The pictures were very interesting and educational. On February 16th we had the privilege of listening to President Gray of Bates College. He spoke on the topic Would you rather live in a goldfish universe or in your own?” He showed that the diffenence was based on the fact that the goldfish had no character. Captain Stanley Osborne gave his third lecture at the Town Hall on March 22nd. His topic was South Africa”. A large number of excellent colored slides added interest to his subject. On April 19th, Mr. Albert A. Farland entertained us with his banjo. Mr. Farland played many familiar selections from the classics, and by special request, the Sextette from Lucia di Lam-mermoor. Page Thirty