Woodbury High School - Warrior Yearbook (Woodbury, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1944 volume:

We, the class of 1944, dedicate this year hook to J, D. Coombs, our Principal, whose cooperation and friendship made possible the succoss of many of our school and class undertakings. 1944 1944 + « ♦ $ ! 1(1 The Year Book Of Woodbury Editor Assistant Editor Art Editors High School, Woodbury, Conn. Robert Emil Ehrhardt, Jr. Janice Elizabeth Horton Louise Coer, Gladys Tschauder Table of Contents Index 1 Woodbury High School Faculty 2 Seniors of the Class of 1944 3 Valedictory Essay --- AVIATION Robert Emil Ehrhardt, Jr. 12 Essay — RUSSIA AND THE UNITED STATES Janice Elizabeth Horton 16 Essay----C00H2RATIVES----- Stanley Alexander Macbeth 20 Salutatory Essay — TEE PRICE OF EELIOCKACY — Helen Elizabeth Boyd 24 Class Gifts-----Eleanor Henninger, Miriam Minor, Anna Lizauskas 26 Class Will — Norma Hansen, Marion Platt, Corrino Atwood, Walter Smith, Marilyn Joselovitz, Lawrence Coey 30 Class Prophecy — Adelaide Coer, Shirley Walston, Mary Kiely, Barbara Beardsley, Doris Macbeth 34 Group Pictures 37 Class Poll 39 Class History ---- Doris Macbeth, Harriet Huyler, Janice Horton, Mary Kiely 41 Autographs of Seniors and Faculty 46 Valediction 47 ♦ ( £ 3 $ :,, 1 : !: 1944 WOODBURY HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY 1944 4 ft -,; V Julia A. Clark:-- V'oodbury High School, Columbia, McGill Teacher of Latin and English Ellis F. Clark:—- Mount Ilermon School, Massachusetts Agricultural College, B, S., Graduate rork, Cornell University, Teacher of Vocational Agriculture John D, Coombs:---Bates College, B. S., 12. A. Teacher of Mathematics, Principal of Woodbury High School Edward P. Derwin:- Holy Cross College, A. B., Graduate work Hew York University, University of North Carolina, Columbia — Teacher of Science Marie E. Lacey:---- New York University, B. A., Phi Beta Kappa Teacher of the Social Studies Mrs, Howard Titus:— Mount Holyoke College, A. B., Kiddlebury, H. A. Teacher of English and French Dorothy H, West:— Framingham Teachers College, B. S. Teacher of Homemaking 4 J : :), 2 t 4 LII: t lHill‘ ELAINE CORRINE ATWOOD Fashion Show (l), Class Will (4) Corrine is one of those quiet girls v ho can always be counted on to be there when you need her most: whether it is studies or planning for a social. Corrine has two of the biggest dimples in school which arouses the envy of some. She also has a sly sense of humor that comes in handy at Briarwood . BARBARA ADELE BEARDSLEY Basketball (1,2) Barbara is one of our quieter girls. She keeps her ideas to herself until she is asked about them. She has prepared for her as a dress designer, through three years of hard work in homemaking. She has been outstanding in this field. Her fine sense of humor wins her many friends and her never failing neat appearance makes her the envy of her friends. JEAN SHIRLEY BENEDICT ----- Jeanr.ie with the light brown hair Vice-President (3) Jean is one of the best looking girls in our senior class. She is liked by all the students. She is very helpful in organizing dances socials, and other olass activities. She is always ready with some suggestion when it is most needed. We know that she will succeed in what ever she undertakes. n ,,, 3 A. Lawrence Coey HELEN ELIZABETH BOYD — Hello Central, Give Me A Line Class Treasurer (2), Scholarship Lfedal (1), Salutatorian (4), Basketball (2) Helen is one of our more studious seniors and vrell deserves the honor of being Salutatorian of our class. She doesn’t say much but when she does it is usually worth saying. Good luck to you Helen when you enter the University of Vermont. A EE LAI EE COER Basketball (1,2), Fashion Show (1,2) Why that hilarious laugh that just rocked the senior room? Adelaide just made a crack, as only she can. Whore the rest of us get cited for disorderly conduct or have detention at noon , Adelaide's cracks thaw out dour members of the faculty and the school is a more cheerful place than it was before. We are sorry that there could not be any girls basketball team these last two years so that Adelaide could continue her remarkable scoring record, but she has not let the lack of kasketball dampen her spirits. Things won't be the same with Adelaide no longer around to make her characteristic and truly original remarks. LOUISE COER — Deep In The Heart Of Texas Basketball (1,2), Executive Committee (3), Student Council (3) Art Editor of the Wide Awake (4) Topsy is one of our most energetic seniors. Whenever there 4c if 4c : .• 4c 4 4 are any practical jokes being played, you can be sure that Topsy is in the midst of everything. She takes special delight in tormenting Mr. Derwin, Her main ambition is to become a pilot. We hope that she makes out well next year at the Dallas Aviation School, ALBERT LAWRENCE COEY --- Surry With The Fringe On Top Coey is one senior that we could not get along without.He is sure to be in the thick of any mischief that is going on. Although he is a little girl shy , he gets along well with all his fellow students . After graduation, Coey intends to join the Army Air Force as a mechanic. We sincerely hope that he makes good at this vital occupation. ROBERT EMIL EHRHARDT, Jr. Class Treasurer (4), Editor of Wide Awake Valedictorian (4). Bob has distinguished himself by staying at the top of the honor roll for four consecutive years. He is well liked by his fellow students for his ready smile and good disposition. After graduation, he hopes to enlist in the Army Air Force. We hope he continues to stay at the top as he has all through high school. NORMA ELIZABETH HANSEN---- if I Had Uy Way Normie It's really too bad that there isn’t more gas so Norma could take advantage of owning that pretty green Chewie . When Norma is 4t 5 in class, she doesn't say much, but just let her get with a group of girls and discuss the matter of clothes and she's happy, llorma would like to become a dress designer. We wish her luck. ELEANOR LOUISE HENNINGER Fashion Show (1,2,3,4) Eleanor is a quiet sort of a girl and goes about her work in the same quiet manner. Whatever she promises to do, she does and we can always depend on her to do it well. This will be to her benefit when she goes to get a job, ANITA MAE HERMAN — I'm from Missouri . Hermie or Nita Anita is one of the few girls around school who is easy to get along with and can take a joke. She is not afraid to help fellow students. Her greatest pleasure seems to be having Miss Lacey explain things to her. This may have helped, because Anita has had good marks right along. This fall Anita hopes to attend college. We know that she will be successful in whatever she undertakes. JANICE ELIZABETH HORTON Class President (2), Basketball (2), Executive Committeo (4), Student Council (4) Janice is one of the most popular girls and has remained near the top of the honor roll continuously for four years. She has been ♦ ★♦ ❖♦ $♦ 6 active in many of the class undertakings and was a great help in making them a success. We are certain that the University of Connecticut will be fortunate to have Janice in the student body next year. HARRIET MARSHALL IIUYLER -- Hi Oh Silver Basketball (1,2), Vice-President (l). Executive Committee (2). Harriet is a very likable person and is very fond of horses. She has kept herself very busy during the past year. Besides doing her school work, she works at Chatfield's when school is out. This is not easy to do and keep your scholastic standing up as well as Harriet has. She deserves a lot of credit and we are proud of her. MARILYN JOSELOVITZ — Tell It To The Marines Glee Club (1,2,3) The undergraduates'best friend is Marilyn. She helps them with their lessons and romantic escapades. She is very jovial and full of fun and can be counted on to take a joke in the right spirit, without getting angry about it. Good luck, Marilyn, in whatever you decide to do. MARY ELLEN KIELY Class President (4), Student Council (4) Mary is the president of our class. Except for being a little stubborn once in a while, Mary is a very nice girl. We think she has done a good job of being president. She is also editor of our school 7 4 newspaper The Hirror which is published if and when the material is written, Hary has been a great help in putting over our socials and we are thankful for her services. ANNA LIARY LIZAUSKAS Basketball (2), Fashion Show (1,2,5,4) Now who is arguing with Hiss Lacey? Why Anna, of course. This is one of her favorite pastimes before school in the morning and after school at night. Anna has won the respect of her classmates through her business ability, her work in Homemaking and her dependability. She is still undecided about her plans for next year, but we know she will succeed. JOHN PETER LIZAUSKAS --- Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf Basketball (1,2,3) Johnnie is one of the more athletic boys at U. K. S. He shoved his ability on the basketball toam in '41, 42 and '43. lie also is a good student when he chooses to come to school and study. He is well liked by all his fellow students and we are sure he will go far in whatever he decides to do. STANLEY ALEXANDER MACBETH --- Scholarship medal (3), Vice-President 4. Alex is one of our former basketball players. He is a real all around fellow. He expects to go to Yale in the fall and we hope he does as well in college as he did in high school. 8 1 $ ANNA DORIS MACBETH Basketball (1,2), Manager (2), Secretary (1,2,4) Who is that shy bashful person with a gleam of mischief in her eye? That's Doris our recordless secretary. If there's any excitement going on, you are sure to find Doris on the spot. But her conscientious attitude toward her studies wins for her the respect of both the faculty and students. Her interest in class affairs has helped to make all our endeavors a success. Her ambition is to be an angel of mercy in the Cadet Nurse Corps. Our best wishes go with you Doris. MIRIAM ETHEL MINOR — % Silent Mood Fashion Show (1,2,3,4) Miriam is our quietest girl, and also our Honemaking expert. She is usually seen in the company of her friend Eleanor. Miriam has not told her plans for next year but we prophesy that she will succeed in whatever she decides to do. MARION ELIZABETH PLATT Gloe Club (1,2,3,4), Fashion Show (1,2,3,4) Marion is one of our more industrious students, Sh3 is usually to be seen with Shirley Walston wherever there is a good time. But her favorite occupation is sewing. She makes many of her own clothes and also sews for her little friend Nancy. Here's to the next seamstress of Woodbury. , ,(, ,1, ,,, :, ,,, ,, 9 ROBERT STEVEN PLATT ---- Plash Bob is one of the best liked students at W. K. S. Besides being very smart in studies, he is full of fun and can take a joke as well as give one. During the last four years, he has held our admiration because of his ability in all sports. After graduation. Bob intends to work on his father's farm until he is inducted into the army. We are certain of his success and wish him lots of luck. WALTER EMERSON SMITH --- He wears a pair of silver wings Walt or Smitty Walt is a friend of everyone in the school. His greatest pleasure seems to be correcting mistakes that the teachers make. This has given him the name of an authority . Walt has a wonderful sense of humor and is very cooperative with fellow students concerning studies. Walt is now a member of the Army Air Corps Reserve and expects to be called this summer. GLADYS JEAN TSCHAUDER Scholarship modal (2), Basketball (l). Fashion Show (1,2,3,4) Gladys' sincerity has won her many lasting friends. She is one of the outstanding girls in the homemaking class, which is her main interest. Gladys has a lead on most of us since her future is firmly established as a salesgirl in the town's fashion shop. In tLme her Homemaking training will come in handy. 10 ' CHARLES EEWARD UNDERHILL ---- Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou? Gut Charlie is a nice fellow, a little mischievous perhaps, but otherwise 0. K. He gets lots of pleasure talking about his girl friend and telling the boys how wonderful she is. He was very downhearted when the motor in his car went to pieces and his father would not let him use the family car. Charlie would liko to join the Marines and we hope he is able to do so, We think he would make a pretty good Marine. SHIRLEY LOUISE WALSTON Glee Club (],2,5,4), Fashion Show (1,2,3,4) Shirley is the girl who balces those delicious cakes. Here's hoping she can make use of her remarkable skill some day to make him happy. Her favorite recreation is dancing but she also likes to chew gum in study hall. In spite of all diversions, Shirley has kept going steadily to finish high school with a creditable record. We are sure her steady habits will be rewarded. 11 AVIATION Robert Emil Ehrhardt, Jr. t vT From the first airplane at Kittyhawk, to the modem giants of the sky, aviation has been taking a more and more important place in the life of mankind and will continue to do so until same better mode of travel is invented. The airplane's development has taken place in a surprisingly short space of time. This new invention, however, was not thought to have much military value so our government was not yot interested in it in 1903. Foreign nations were and they set about developing it. It was they who gave the names to the parts of the airplane: fuselage, aileron, etc. After five years, our government began to realise the importance of the airplane in time to come and asked for bids on a plane. They gave the following specifications which the plane had to meet: It must have a speed of forty miles per hour one himdred percent of the time. A bonus of ten percent of the price was offered for each additional mile. The plane must be steerable in all directions under perfect control and equilibrium. It must carry at least two persons and sustain a load of three hundred and fifty pounds including the two passengers. It must fly for at least one hour and carry fuel for one hundred and twenty five miles. It must also be capable of being disassembled for shipment and capable of being reassembled in one hour. These specifications seem absurd to us, for planes now have top speeds of over four hundred miles per hour and can fly for thirty two hours without refueling. Development was slow, however, until after the first World War t I ,, 12 � fr ♦«: when many army pilots returning home tore not satisfied with such a tame life and bought discarded army planes and started barnstorming. These men kept the spirit of aviation alive even while General William Mitchell -was court martialed for suggesting that the Unites States should plan for an airforce of the future comparable with the land and naval forces. In 1924, the first round the world flight was made by three army planes. Then in 1927, Lindbergh made the first non-stop flight from New York to Paris. Several round the world flights followed, each one setting a new tine record. In 19S9, Howard Hughes shattered all records by flying around the earth in less than four days. It had taken one hundred and seventy five days just fifteen years before. Such has been the almost miraculous development of the airplane, from the old jennies used by the barnstormers and on the first mail routes to the luxury strato liners of today. Experiments are now being made in hopes of using rooket power. Already some planes use this kind of power to help them get off the ground when heavily loaded. They also use it to increase their flying speed. The newly developed jet propulsion plane works on the plan of a rocket. Little is known of this new type of plane as our government wants no information on it to leak out to the enemy. The demand for private planes, before this war, was great but after the war it v.'ill be much greater. Thousands of pilots returning home will want to keep on flying and the demand for lighter planes will be tremendous. All the improvements and safety’ devices that have j|t ; , ,{t :|„t I,, t,g,,|l,|I{,,„|,|I,|„M, 13 been developed during this war will be incorporated in the family planes of the post war world. Many people will begin to rely on planes for traveling any distance. There is the automatic pilot. This instrument, or combination of instruments has been developed to such a degree that it is more capable of flying the plane and keeping it on an even keel than is the most experienced pilot. Eunan pilots make mistakes in perception or in sensitivity, but this automaton does not. It keeps the plane flying smoothly, making adjustments on the controls to offset wind currents and other disturbances, almost before they occur, so that they have no effect on the plane. In the post war world, this instrument will fly planes through storms without letting them get off the course, thus greatly decreasing the chance of crackups because of poor visibility or errors in navigation. The newest in airplane fuels is triptane. This new gasoline is really not a gasoline but a hydrocarbon. A few years ago this fuel wa3 just a laboratory curiosity and cost $3600 a gallon to produce. Later it dropped to $40 a gallon but this was still too expensive for practical use. Professor Ipatieff of Northwestern University made this fuel practical for commercial use by discovering a way to produce it for less than a dollar a gallon. Mass production would probably cut the cost even more. Triptane is so powerful that there is not an engine in existence today that could take full advantage of it. A new and radically different high compression engine must be built. YJith this fuel and an engine capable of taking advantage of it, a plane could take :X .-; $ 14 I off in a shorter distance, once in the air it could climb higher, maneuver more easily and travel farther and faster than is possible now. The latest rival of the airplane is the helicopter, that almost unbelievable machine which can rise vertically from the ground, and once in the air, move forward, backward or sideways. It can also hover motionless at any height. Although the idea of the helicopter was oonceived years ago, no one believed it possible, Igor Sikorsky never gave up hope and after many failures and disillusionments, finally invented it. It is still in the experimental stage and will be for some time. It will certainly be of great help in transporting materials direotly to the consignee without having to bring it from the airfield by truck as is now the case. With the instruments and knowledge we now have it should not take long to develop the helicopter for private and commercial use. Then the automobile will probably lose most of its advantages to the helicopter which will be faster yet able to go many placos whore an automobile cannot. There is the chance though, that the automobile may be combined with the helicopter and used on the ground as v.’ell as in the air. Aviation of the future will be as safe and probably safer than the automobile of today. Now all efforts are turned toward the war, but when peace comes, all the discoveries and inventions will go toward making better and safer, the air transportation of tomorrow. 15 RUSSIA AND THE UNITED STATES Janice Elizabeth Horton Friendship and understanding between a democratic United States and a Communist Russia are highly desirable. Right now they are a must. After the war, whether we like it or not, Russia is going to be the most formidable rival of democracy. If v:e are to be successful, we must understand their history and their way of thinking. The characteristics which arc hardost for one outside of Russia to understand are: (l) Russian intolerance of religion, (2) their methods of treating political opponents and (3) the ruthless psychology of the Russian mind. By investigating the causes of these prejudices, we can have a better basis for judgments rendered in the future. 3efore the Russian revolution, very little had been done to industrialize the country. The peasants existed on a diet of black bread and cabbage soup and living standards were very low. Opponents of tho Czar were exiled to Siberia and tho treatment of prisoners reminds ono of the Inquisition, Tho Czar was supposed to be divine and regularly communed with God. L'any orthodox priests were ignorant and superstitious. The church was merely an instrument of the Russian Czar which he used to keep the people humble and patient while the aristocracy lived in luxury. It was at this time that Uarx said Religion is the opiate of tho poople . Using terrorist methods similar to those of the former government, Lenin's government abolished private ownership. However, the individual might own such things as clothes, furniture and a home. Lenin hoped by this organization, Russia oould utilize to the utmost modem technology and science. The people vere urged to replace religion with � , S. � ,� � + � n,,t � i(,, � , „ „,, 16 science. The church was allowed to continue but under many restrictions, Children were forbidden formal religious instruction. Early in this yoar the Russian paper Investia attack the pope and claimed that he was pro-fascist. This has been interpreted as an attack on the religion of the whole Christian world. Stalin, however, is becoming more tolerant of the church in Russia. When the Communist party came to power, about 38 of all the people of Russia were illiterate. The Communists have changed this condition until today the literacy record of Russia compares favorably with that of any nation on earth. This has been done by making education free and available to all. Much publicity has been given the methods used by the Soviets to maintain Communism in power. The party has restricted the personal rights of anyone opposing them. Stalin has had thousands of middle class landowners liquidated for opposing him. The Chicka, G. P. V. and N. K. V. D. are all police forces maintained to discover and punish treason, usually with death. Those practices seem intolerable to us but have been the custom for centuries in the countries of central and eastern Europe. Labor unions are closely controlled by the government and unauthorized strikes are blamed on leaders who are sent to Siberia or shot. When train wrecks are due to the carelessness of an engineer or other person responsible for the safety of passengers. The offending person is tried and, if found guilty, is shot. This treatment seems a bit harsh to us but since it has been put in practice, the number of 17 train wrecks has been sharply reduced and the record of labor in Russia compares vory favorably with the record of labor in the United States and Great Britain. When Russia invaded Poland in 1939, invading Communists killed or imprisoned all democratic loaders. Between one and one half and two million wore sent to Siberia, according to Polish Premier Sikorski and the National Catholic League. Although these figures are no doubt exaggerated, the method has a familiar ring. They may be explained by Stalin's realism and the fact that such methods are accepted in Russia as practical. Despite those questionable methods, modern Russians a re showing us that they can contribute toward a happier world in the matter of scientific discoveries. Dogs have been brought back to life after being killed. Doctors have removed from dead bodies plasma for transfusions, bones and cartilage for plastic surgery and corneas for restoring sight to damaged eyes. Certain nerves too are used for nerve grafts to help wounded regain normal functions. In a postwar world it is likely that the Russians will have modified their extreme revolutionary attitude toward organized religion and their ruthless suprossion of political opposition. With the maturing and educating of the Russian mind, much of the fanaticism and sense of inferiority which has been the cause of their extreme actions will evolve into a more reasonable and intelligent attitude. Their outstanding military chicvments, which are making world history, will free them from their sense of inferiority and at the same time command 18 the respect of other nations. In the brief period since 1917, the Russian people have shewn a sincere desire to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number. Russia s aim is similar to that of the United States and continued cooperation with the Soviet Union will promote more stability in international affairs. Russian cooperation with the democracies has made it possible to check the spread of the power of the Nazi and Fasoist war lords, Russian cooperation with the democracies can make possible the development of a world where peace wil1 bo secure but cooperation implies that we will have to understand the Russian point of view and possibly modify our own. ::! ; 19 COOPERATIVES Stanley Alexander Macbeth 1944 marks the hundredth year of cooperatives. In 1844 a few English weavers, a printer, a shoemaker, a cabinet maker and a tailor started the first consumer cooperative at Rochdale, England. In the United States, the cooperative movement is comparatively new. During the early 1900's a fev; cooperatives were formed but they were not significant until the 1920's. Before this time, cooperative organizers were persecuted under the Sherman Anti Trust Law on the grounds that they were trying to get a monopoly over interstate farmer's trade. In 1920, laws were passed enabling cooperatives to form and since that time they have increased rapidly. Figures, just released by the Farm Credit Administration, show that the 10,450 active farm cooperatives in the country have a combined membership of 3,850,000 and did a volume of business amounting to $3,750,000,000 in 1943, This means that 3 out of every 5 farmers in this country are members of marketing or purchasing cooperatives. These organizations could not have grown so rapidly if there were not a real need for their services. There were four fields in which commercial companies failed to meet the farmers needs; namely, milk distribution, fertilizer, feod and seed. Few members of milk distributing organizations know that frozen retail prices during the last v ar had to be smashed by cooperatives. Before cooperatives organized, the mounting cost of the distribution of milk had all been thrown back upon the farmer as the retail price remained the same. Milk prices were established by the dealers and when milk became plentiful, the dealer did not hesitate to change the price without notice. 44 4 44 44 4..,,, 20 In some cases, the dealer ignored the Y elfare of the farmer. For example, one milk plant allowed the farmers' milk cans to slide out of a second story vrindow on a virtually perpendicular chute. The impact of one can on another soon destroyed the lids and the cans themselves. If the farmer protested, he was told to find another market. Milk bargaining cooperatives have so thoroughly cured these injustices that most milk producers of today take present conditions for granted. In regard to feed, seed and fertilizer, the story was quite similar. Before cooperatives organized, price was the keynote and quality was secondary. It was usually impossible for farmers to put into practice the latest findings of Agricultural Experiment Stations, because proper supplies were not available. To illustrate, in the production of fertilizers, competition among commercial companies had turned into a race to put the cheapest fertilizer on the market. It was not uncommon to find a fertilizer that carried less than two percent of any valuable plant food. The remainder of the ton of goods was worthless filler upon which transportation charges had to be paid. Feeds put on the market were often of inferior quality, like fertilizers, they had much worthless filler which gave them a low feeding value, consequently a low productivity from cows and chickens followed. It was often impossible to obtain seeds that the Agricultural Experiment Stations had demonstrated would give the best returns. Such conditions forced farmers to form purchasing cooperatives. In contrast to the commercial policy, cooperatives work close- 21 ♦ « if $ V ly with Agricultural Experiment Stations, As rapidly as improvements are substantiated, it is possible now for the farmer to incorporate % them into his farm practices. In this way, cooperatives not only benefit the farmer but the nation as a whole. Commercial companies and cooperatives have these three things in common. First,they are run for the profit of their owners; second, they procure raw material so as to obtain the maximum value in use for their owners; and third, they have a promotion or information service for the benefit of the owners. The chief difference between a commercial company and a cooperative is that the ownership of a commercial company is vested in one or two men, whereas the owners of a cooperative are all the farmers purchasing from or using the facilities of that cooperative. Farmers' cooperatives do not have a monopoly over the handling of supplies and the distribution of farm products. Healthy competition exists between commercial companies and cooperatives but the commercial companies have had to raise the quality of their product and lower the handling cost. Cooperatives are a basic bulwark of our American Democracy, In a post war world, they will have much room for expansion and will be able to take over many new fields. They may strengthen themselves in several ways. First, marketing cooperatives might bring their commodities nearer the consumer by manufacturing a finished product; oecond, purchasing cooperatives might go into the production of farm machinery end other equipment used on a farm, third, international ft ,!' ' 22 9 .-;t trade may be developed between cooperatives. Today it is reported that about 3,000,000 farmers are members of farmers mutual fire insurance companies, 1,205,000 are members of rural electrification cooperatives and 330,000 are members of mutual telephone companies. Cooperatives will continue to play a dynamic role in the post war period since they will give special attention to developing practical ways by which the majority of the members can take a constructive part in actually formulating their operating policies and programs. They will continue to expand as long as they render maximum service to both producer and consumer. 9 23 THE HtICE OF DEMOCRACY Helen Elizabeth Boyd jm :m= (: The struggle between republics and democracies on the one hand and autocracies on the other has been going on for centuries. The Greek and Roman republics y ere replaced by a more autocratic form of government. In the seventeenth century, the European republics fought the Thirty Years War with the supporters of autocracy. In 1775, the English colonies began a revolution in protest against the arbitrary use of power by the English king and won their independence. The Napoleonic Wars in the early eighteen hundreds, were fought between the European autocracies and the French revolutionists, IJiany countries entered the first World War to make the world safe for democracy and the same reason is often given for this one. It is hard to draw the line between democracy aijd autocracy. The British Empiro is ruled by a king yet his subjects have privileges and rights which are denied to citisens of democracies in other parts of tho world. The British Parliament has two houses, the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The House of Commons has sole control over financial matters and any bill presented to the House of Lords by the House of Commons for three successive sessions automatically becomes a law. There is no Supreme Court to nullify the acts of Parliament, Furthermore, as soon as the party in power loses the confidence of the majority of the members of the House of Commons, it is automatically retired. Thus the people of England can make their wishes felt much more quickly and effectively than can the voters in the United States, The republics of South America however, although democratic in their beginning, are really dictatorships as much as Germany «. ♦ ♦ ! i. . . ,.. , . 24 or Italy. The Constitution of Soviet Russia reads so like the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights that it is hard to tell one from the other, yet Stalin has as much power and rules as autocratically as the former Czars. To me, the word democracy means an ideal of government in which the people all take an active part, and a way of life based on personal liberty. The Nazis believe that the Germans are a master race and should rule the rest of the world. The Fascists in Italy wanted to increaso their material wealth. Each believed that the best way to obtain their ends was through dictatorship. The Communists believe that the working class should control the country. The people are allowed to vote but since there is only one party and no write in votes are allowed, they have no choice of candidates. The executive branch of the government dominates the legislative and judicial. It can easily be seen that life in a dictatorship is very different from life in the United States. We have freedom of religion and freedom of speech and the censorship of the press and radio are much less stringent than in any European country. In England, even before the war, there was censorship of the press and radio and many things were withheld from each. Only programs which the government thought proper could be broadcast. The press and radio in Germany, Italy and Russia are owned and operated by the government. Public education is supported by state and local governments in the United States but the subjects taught are nearly all decided by the school officials. There are free public schools for all grades and , , ,, ,, 25 + ii'if inf i, 4,nlmmi,mmmtmm,ntm all classes of people. In England, parliamentary grants are made to elementary and secondary schools but all secondary schools are not open to everybody. There are no public universities in England and the elementary and secondary schools and colleges are not as well coordinated as in the United States. Freedom of religion is allowed in the United States and England and to some extent in Russia. It is discouraged and even forbidden in Germany and Italy. In the United States, business is privately owned and operated with some government control. Labor has the right of collective bargaining and striking. People may work where they wish. Business in England is more closely regulated and the government owns more industries. Business in the dictator countries is either owned or closely supervised by the government and labor is government controlled A democracy demands of its citizens much more intelligent interest and participation in affairs of government. They have to keep themselves intelligently informed or they fall victim to one kind of politician or another or simply pay the penalty for having incompetent offioials. The people of a democracy must think for themselves or soon someone will be doing their thinking for them and they fall have only the privilege of paying the bills. To think effectively, it is first necessary to rid ourselves of prejudices such as the undue influence which our nationality, occupation, social standing or religious affiliation ought, in our opinion, to have on our future success. We must likewise realize that difference in nationality, occupation or relig- ;(. 26 it, n, n, i. ion will not prevent our competitors from surpassing us in any field of endeavor if democracy is allowed to work. We must gather all information possible on the question to be solved or we will get only what our politicians would like for us to have at any particular time. We must allow freedom of speech and freedom of the press to our opponents for without it there can be no guarantee of our being fully informed. After we decide on a course of action, we should act upon it. It will do little good to know what should be done and then to do nothing. It is a chronic disease of the American form of government that we are able to pass a law for everything and anything and then forget all about it and make no provision for the enforcement of the laws. This gives more employment to lawyers but meanwhile breeds contempt for lav in any form. The only insurance against this condition is constant study of political and social conditions by all citizens. If it is too much trouble to take an active part in the affairs of our government, if v e had rather have someone else do our thinking for us than find out the answers ourselves, it is inevitable that we will accept someone who v ill do our thinking for us — a dictator. 27 Cl CLASS GIFTS Eleanor Henninger, Miriam Minor, Anna Lizauskas � . $ To Corrine Atwood, we give this apple core to remind her of the Coers. To Robert Ehrhardt, we give this typewriter so he oan become a private secretary. To Alex llacbeth, we give some reducing powder to bring him down to her size. To Miriam Minor, some bells for her to wear so we can hear her. To Eleanor Henninger, a car so she will not lack for transportation. To Shirley Walston, a book about Art , To Marion Platt, a red headed doll, to take the place of Red To Mary Kiely, we give these English papers to take to college in case she does not like the teacher's marks. To Harriet Huyler, a horse, so she will not have to ride Ambler's. To Adelaide Coer, a lease on Mr. Derwin's umbrella. To Lawrence Coey, we give this car for one so he will not have to take his sister along. To Gladys Tschauder, we give a partnership in the Louise Shop. To Norma Hansen, we give this calendar so she will know what days she should have boon in school. To Charlos Underhill, we give these gas cupons so he can make more trips to Ridgefield. To Helen Boyd, we give this telephone, so she will aTways remember the Woodbury Telephone office. To Marilyn Joselovitz, we give a boy friend of her own that she will not have to share with Shirley Weed. To Doris Macbeth, we give this bonnet to remind her of Hat . 28 To Anita Herman, we give this anchor, to keep her gob from acquiring a girl in every port. To John Lizauskas, some brief answers to give his future teachers. To Louise Coer, we give this box of Raymond's doughnuts in memory of her English class. To Joan Benedict, we give a permanent home in Naugatuck so he can save his gas. To Walter Smith, this airplane so ho can practice flying before he goos in the Air Corps . To Janice Horton, this volume of Shakospoare, iso she will always have Macbeth. To Robert Platt, this soda fountain full of pretty girls so he will not have to spend so much time at Briarwood. To Barbara Beardsley, this pass to the USO's in New York City. To Anna Lizauskas, we give this egg, to remind her of when she did not come to school. 29 Corrine Atwood, Marilyn Joselovitz, Lawronce Coey CLASS Y ILL Norma Hansen, Alex Macbeth, Marion Platt, Y alter Smith :;‘ To Doris Bansleben, somebody to take the place of Norma and Jean next year. To William Bergensten, a sound proof room where he won't disturb the teacher. To Jean 3eardsley, a witness to prove the existence of her many boy friends. To Charles Coe, a clock so he can get to school on time. To A dele Duda, a boy friend, so she can go on dates with Eleanor Troshun. To William Fleming, a permit to talk in study hall. To Mary Garrigus, a longer noon hour so she and Shirley can go walking. To Chester Hardisty, Jean’s father's consent so she can go out with him. To Virginia Hahn, Glady's place at the Louise Shop. To Ruth Harvey, Judith Mitchell as her permanent friend. To Judith Mitchell, a library full of the latest murder mysteries. To John Leach, a garden, so he will always have his Weed. To Cora Lautenschlager, a boy friend all her own. To Helen Lewis, a Frenoh sailor, so she can practice her French on him. To Adella Gilotti, her father's consent so she can go out at night. To Eleanor Troshum, somebody else to tease besides the Senior homemaking girls. To Natalie Manville, a one way ticket to Tennessee. To Joyce Pickard, a larger oar, so she won’t have to stand in the cold with Joe. 30 « , ,,I, ,;, ,-, , To Janes Shortt, a pair of stilts, so people will know what class he belongs in. To Shirley Weed, a copy of the song Oh Johnny . To Irene Turner, a better way to get to Uedlicott's than to depend on the sane fellow all the time. To Ferris Thomas, somebody else to tease besides the Freshmen. To Lester Wood, a chauffeur to take him places next year when Lawrence is gone. To Homer Bennett, some C coupons so he can get to see his Woodbury blonde more often. To Albert Coe, a transfer to St. Uargaret’3 School. To Chester Platt, a position as chef at Sardis Spaghetti House. To Melvin Tomlinson, a position as assistant to Ur, Coombs in the geometry class. To Richard Weber, a transfer to Fort Hamilton High School, Brooklyn, New York. To John Willenbrock, a set of new jokes to crack. To Lucille Grisgraber, a bell, so we will know when she is around. To Marion Katstat, writing paper, so she can write to her sailor. To Jeanette Hine, a special period to chew gum in. To Mary Houle, a cradle, to go with her cradle snatching. To Anne Moskus, new questions to ask in biology. To Viola Partridge, a job at the Southbury market. To Jane Platt, a muffler for her giggles during the Seventh period. To Samuel Green, a copy of the song llargie . $ :t 31 � jM' tf V - To Franklin Bradley, a book of corny wise cracks. To George tiakl, a straight jacket to keep him out of mischief. To Donald ideyers, a book on how to become a successful blackmailer. To Robert Yfeber, a can to preserve that sense of humor. To Rosemary Ford, a loud voice so she won't have to talk in whispers. To Nina Greccnko, an extra long summer vacation. To Gladys Kioock, an electric dishwasher to help her at Briarwood. To Virginia Kicoclc, a car to carry her to Young People's and choir practice. To Dorothy Lawrence, permission to open an observation post. To Gertrude Westfall, permission to stay out of school. To June Wikstrom, a chance to work on a newspaper. To Barbara Herman, a ham so she will remember Swift. To Nancy Chambers, someone to tease besides the teachers. To Charles Stockwell, priority for a new car. To William Turner, a lamb to remind him of Mary. To William 3urton, some charm to v.ln that Sophomore girl. To Lorraine Cristofano, a peace pact so she won't fight with Eddie. To Georgo Underhill, priority on olastic bands. To Georgo Greenlaw, a little black book to keep track of his detentions. To Uarion Cooper, powder to camouflage her red hair. To Robert Skridulis, an alarm clock to wake him up when classos change. To Norman Cole, a car to drivo to school in. To Donald Terrell, a tolophone book so he won't have to call tho same number all the time. 32 To Fred St, Pierre, a pillow, so he can sleep easier in history class. To George Drakeley, what it takes to know Latin when Mr. Johnston visits class. To Josette Boglio, a chance to teach French class. To Robert Dains, an elevator to the basement. To Jean Dillon, a chance to dance with Rochester, To August Reichenbach, an extra supply of chewing gum. To Wallace Parsell, a bell so we can tell when he is around. To Alice Mackowitz, Partnership with Frankie Carl. To George Boucher, a laugh meter to go with his jokes. To Nancy Clark, a job with a certain Sophomore ohef. Jon Den Broder, Peter Keck's technique with the girls. To Garry Mitchell, a lasso to hang onto the girls once he gets them. To Richard Robinson, a permanent contraot to supply Mr Derwin's class in biology with worms. To Frank Shepard, a girl To Ralph Swift, a car so he won’t have to ride horseback to Ilinortcrwn. 33 CLASS PROPHECY t :) Scene: The Pearly Gates Time: The future Characters: St. Peter (John Lizauskas), Satan (Alex Maobeth), members of the class of 1944. ENTER HELEN BOYD. St, Peter. After your graduation from the University of Vermont you took a position in the Woodbury Bank. Never have you strayed from the straight and narrow path. I am honored to have you in my ranks, ENTER LAWRENCE COEY. St, Peter, Here ooraes the grease monkey of the class of 1944, After a day's work, ono would never be aware of the heart of gold beneath the blaokened exterior. You are welcome, ENTER MIRIAM MINOR AND ELEANOR HEUNHIGER. St. Peter. All your undertakings have succeeded because of your conscientious efforts. Not one mark has been chalked against you in the book. Take your place among us good folks. ENTER ANNA LIZAUSKAS. St. Peter. Anna Lizauskas, to you is attributed the lives of many soldiers because of the work you did in procuring weapons for them. In view of your well performed duty, we wipe the slate clean of any misdeeds you have done. ENTER BARBARA BEARDSLEY AND GLADYS TSCHAUEER. St. Poter. Through the combined efforts of you both, Barbara as buyer and Gladys as owner of Saks on 5th avenue, you successfully managed a large business. We regret to separate you but because of Glady's mischievous behavior back in high school, she must join her colleagues .-; 34 in the Plutonian world. ENTER MARILYN JOSELOVITZ AND NORMA HANSEN. Satan. Marilyn we have bestowed on you the position of secretary to St. Peter but as for your life long companion, Norma, we say nothing. She knows her place. ENTER JEAN BENEDICT AND CHARLES UNDERHILL. St, Peter. Jean Bonedict and Charles Underhill: Jean, your experience in the study of classical music has earned you the directorship of the men's chorus here. But Charles, your liking for Jazz musio would make for disoord in the upper rogions (Points to Satan) ENTER ADCLAI EE COER AND CORRINE ATWOOD. (They enter and walk over to St, Petor’s side, Adelaide looks at the people with St, Peter and back to Corrine) Adelaide. I think we have made a mistake. We belong on the other side. ENTER MARY KIELY AND LOUISE COER. Mary. Our lasting friendship must cease at this point. I take my place in the realm of angels. Satan. I'm sorry to disappoint you Lfery, but with your red hair and temperament, St. Petor fears for the peace of his realm. You remain with us. ENTER SHIRIEY WALSTON AND MARION PLATT. St. Peter. Your faithful toil in your homes wins you a place with St, Petor. ENTER HARRIET RUYIER AND ANITA HERMAN. St. Peter. A streak of light and a cloud of dust. Harriet and Anita 35 :;. ;;, :;: •+ '.; :: are arriving on their broncos Crosby and Sinatra neck and neck. After a race like that,we won’t separate them. Come over to St, Peter. ENTER ROBERT PLATT. Satan. Robert Platt looks green around tho gills because of lonesone-ness. He needs more distraction and entertainment than he will get with you. We will just keep him with the mischief makers. ENTER ROBERT EHRHARDT AND WALTER SMITH. St, Peter. Robert Ehrhardt and Walter Smith. Your angelic expressions belie your mischievous actions but for appearances sake we will allow you to join tho good folks above. ENTER JANICE HORTON AND DORIS MACBETH. Satan. Doris Macbeth ond Janice Horton: Last but not least. Keeping up your old tradition by arriving late. Satan's ranks are overcrowded but St, Peter will never accept you so — (points to lower regions) Satan crosses to John and says, Our ace detective. Captain Doris Bulldog Drummond Macbeth has just recently reported that you have been an imposter these many years. Come along with me. Exit Curtain 36 JUNIOR CLASS: Back row, left to rightjCharles Coe, William Bergensten, William Fleming, Chester Hardisty, Ferris Thomas, Lester Wood, James Shortt. Middle row, left to right; Eleanor Troshum, Virginia Hahn, Natalie Hanville, Mary Garrigus, Ruth Harvey, Front row, left to right Jean Beardsley, Cora Mae Lautensohlager, Joyoe Pickard, Shirley Weed, Adella Gillotti, Adele Duda, Helen Lewis, SOFHOHORE CLASS: Back row, left to rightj Riohard Robinson, Melvin Tomlinson, George Boucher, Roy Wikstrom, Ralph Swift, George Drakeley, Frank Shopard, John Willenbrock, Middle row, left to right| Chester Platt, Mary Houle, June Lavery, Anne Reichonbaoh, Margaret Henderson, Jane Drakeley, Nanoy Clark, Lucille Grisgrabor, Viola Partridge, Albert Coe. Front row, left to right; Anne Moskus, Virginia Raymond, Jane Platt, Fred St, Piorre, James Clark, Garry Mitchell, Jean Halstead, Ruth Munson, Jean Mireault. FRESH1IAN CLASS: Back row, loft to right; Donald Terrell, Franklin Bradloy, Charles Stockwcll, Goorgo Underhill, Wallace Rarsell, William Burton, Robert Weber, George Makl, August Reiohenbaoh, Middle row, left to right; Robert Skridulis, Robert Dains, Jinrion Cooper, Virginia Hioock, Rosemary Ford, Jean Dillon, Alice Maolcowitz, Gladys Hioook, Dorothy Lawrence, Samuel Green, William Turner. Front row, left to right; Nancy Chambers, Lorraine Cristofano, Josette Boglio, Barbara Herman, Donald Meyers, George Groenlaw, Carl Drescher, June Wikstrom, Nina Grecenko, Gertrude Westfall, Dorothy Lindemann. FACULTY: Left to right;Edward P, Derwin, J. D, Coombs, Ellis F, Clark, Julia A, Clark, Mrs. Howard Titus, Dorothy West, Marie Lacey. fe .’' .'' ... ,!' , 37 Freshman Class Woodbury High School Faculty t tj o Jv HOMEMAKING: Baok row, loft to right; Barbara Beardsley, Eleanor Trosh-um, Anne Moskus, Marion Platt, Shirley Walston, June Wikstrom, Rosemary Ford, Virginia Hioook, Alice Mackowitz, Gladys Hicook. Middle row left to right; Eleanor Henninger, Anne reiohenbach, Anna Lizauskns, Adelaide Coer, Gladys Tschauder, Dorothy Lav rence, Marion Cooper, Jean Dillon. Front row, left to right; Miriam Minor, I jury Houle, Ruth Munson, Jean Miroault, Dorothy West (teaoher), Jean Halstead, Luoille Grisgraber, Lorraine Cristofano, Gertrude Westfall. FUTURE FAR,,ERS OF AMERICA: Baok row, left to right;August Reichenbaoh, George Underhill, Ralph Swift, Charles Stookwell, Robert Weber, Lester Wood, Middle row, left to right; Garry Mitchell, Wallace F rsell, William Burton, Ferris Thomas, Frank Shepard, Melvin Tomlinson. Front row left to right;Franklin Bradley, Albert Coe, Charles Coe, Jamos Shortt, John Willenbrook, George Boucher, Ellis F. Clark. JUDGING TEAM: Standing, left to right, August Reichenbaoh, George Underhill, Wallace ftxrsell, Garry Mitchell, Ralph Swift, Frank Shepard, Melvin Tomlinson, Franklin Bradley, Seated, left to right, Ferris Thomas, Charles Coe, George Bouoher, John Willenbrook, Robert Weber, Albert Coe, Ellis F. Clark. GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM OF 1940-4l:Baok row, left to rightjBennett '42, Boyd 44, Smith ’42, Tschauder 44, Huyler 44, Klauminzer 44, Hioock 41. Front row, left to right; Clements 44, Somerset 41, A. Coer 44, Laukaitis 41, Macboth ’41, L, Coer ’44, Lizauskas 41, Macbeth 44, Beardsley 44, Fleming 42. 4 t : 38 Judging Team Class Poll a|catc]|ca«c3«c� ic3tKa|c c3 9|e3|c3fe3|e34c3|c4c3«ca«c4cjfc4c9ics|c3te4c3fc3|c3fe3fE3fcatc9tt]|C9fc4ea4eafC3|ca(c4c4e c%a|c ca9tafc5:ra9c3|K3::a0c3te4c4eafKafica9ca ea 4c9ee4c4c4£4e Best dressed— Janice Horton, Alex Macbeth Biggest Bluffer— Jean Benedict, John Lizauskas Host Attractive— Jeon Benedict, Charles Underhill Best Athlete— Louise Coer, Alex Macbeth Noisiest— Louise Coer, John Lizauskas Host Courteous— Helen Boyd, Lawrence Cooy Most Modest— Miriam Minor, Robert Platt Most Dependable— Adelaide Coer, Lav rence Coey Best Dancer— Marilyn Joselovitz, Alex Macbeth Teacher1s Pet— Helen Boyd, Robert Shrhnrdt Most Agreeable— Inrilyn Joselovitz, Lawrence Coey Most Studious— Holen Boyd, Robort Ehrhardt Most Serious— Holen Boyd, Walter Smith Most Mischievous— Louiso Coer, John Lizauskas Most likely to suceed— Helen Boyd, Alex 'aobeth Class Clown— Louise Coer, John Lisauskas Biggest Flirt— Anita Herman, Charles Underhill Wittiest— Mary Kiely, John Lizauskas Most Popular— Doris Maobeth, Alex Udobeth Most Gullible— Adelaide Coer, Lawrence Coey Most Versatile— Harriet Huyler, Alex Ifaobeth Class Pest— Jean Benedict, John Lizauskas Favorite subject— English Favorite teacher— !!rs. Titus Who taught me the most— Miss Lacey, Mr. Coombs + :! :. ! $ I -: 39 :;: What this sohool needs most— Spirit What Vi'oodbury needs most— A new sohool building If I had iqy troy I would---— Join the sorvioe First trip to the altar — Jean Benediot, Charles Underhill Host angelic— Doris Macbeth, Lawrence Coey Best good sport — Doris Macbeth, Lawrence Coey Teaoher's Problem— Louise Coer, John Lizauskas Lasiest— Norma Hansen, John Lizauskas Most Inquisitive— Anita Herman, John Lizauskas Most stubborn— Mary Kiely, Robert Ehrhardt Cutest— Doris Mnobeth, Robert Platt Most Original— Janice Horton, Alex Macbeth Most Industrious— Helen Boyd, Robert Ehrhardt Most humorous— Doris Macbeth, John Lizauskas Most sentimental— Gladys Tschauder, Charles Underhill Favorite pastime— Dancing Most valuable subject— English Dullest subject— Latin Favorite magazine— Life Favorite radio Prograr — Kraft Husie Hall Favorite actress— Greer Garson Favorite actor— Spencer Tracy Favorite band— Harry James Favorite branoh of the service— The Navy Why did I go to high school—— That is the $64 question 40 CLASS HISTORY Two girls sneak into their sister's room and take her diary from the dressing table. They scout around a little more and find the key and sit down to read it. Sept. 1940 Today was the big day and was I scared. An assembly was called and Lb-. Coombs told the established rule6 of the high school to us trembling freshmen. We looked for comfort to our future faculty; the meticulous Miss Clark, the aloof Mrs. Ayer, the collegiate LIr. Smith, the determined LIr. Ayer, the cooperative Miss Sizer, the amiable Mr. Clark and the humorous LIr. Coombs. Getting no satisfaction from the faculty, we turned to our experienced upperclassmen who returned our trusting looks with cold stares, while in their minds they were scheming bigger and better ways of initiating us. October 1940 --- Today we held our first freshman class meeting. We elected the following officers: John Platt - president, Harriet Huyler - vice-president, Doris Macbeth - secretary, Alex Macbeth - treasurer. Nov. 1940 ---Today we planned a dance, but due to the absence of class cooperation,our plans failed. Down with our executive committee. Feb. 1941 — Hurried home from school to shampoo my hair and press my best blue dress to attend the basketball banquet. I received my W along with several other members of the team. We won the championship of the Housatonic Valley Schoolman’s League. May 1941 — Willoughby slipped me a note today requesting the honor of escorting me to the Senior Prom next Friday ni ht. Mom says that I may go and that I may have a new gown and use her Dragon Lady matched lipstick and nail polish. I plan to snitch a little Black Magic + ;(ll) j, l;(t l 41 perfume. June 1941 Oh torture, Mid year exams were bad, but I'm suffering from a mental relapse because of finals. Farewell to my Freshman year in high school. Sept. 1941 How superior I felt watching the infantile freshmen wander through the vast corridors of our streamlined high school. Back to the same old routine with the same faculty, except for Mr. Loke replacing Mr. Smith who left to acquire more knowledge. While ambling through the halls, I noticed a few freshmen emerging from their home room a little damp. Would this be the doings of our sophomore colleagues?! popular Ja nice Horton got the presidency, the sporty Alex vice-president, petite Doris Macbeth, secretary, and the dependable Helen Boyd, treasurer. Nov. 1941.---- Archibald invited me to our Thanksgiving Dance, the dear sweet lamb, (aside) If he’s a lamb, then I never saw a wolf. The Boy Strummers got hep and came out with Chattanooga Choo Choo in a groove down beat. Jan. 1942 --- Miss Meehan came today to take up where our soldier boy Mr, Loke, left off. She looks like she stepped out of Vogue. I think I'll try her new up-sweep style. Feb. 1942 ---- Our basketball team, which was comprised of five sopho- more girls, came in in second place in the league. What a five star feature. Last night there was a dance to earn money for the basketball jackets for the first teams. Archibald asked that terrific blonde Boots, my rival, (if he dares to speak to me again. I’ll give him the 42 s.. cold shoulder). I know for a fact they didn't get hone until two o'clock. Mar. 1942 — two members of our faculty have given up hope of conducting any new knowledge into our empty noodles. Mr. and Mrs. Ayer are leaving and are being replaced by Mr. Derwin and Mrs. Stevens. Since Mr, Derwin started teaching our Biology class, he is a strong believer in the Darwin Theory of Evolution. He thinks he has found the missing link. September 1942 - We the students of Woodbury High School, in order to form a more perfect union, abolish injustice, insure domestic turmoil and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do hereby ordain and establish this preamble for our Junior year(inspired by Miss Lacey's American History Class). Hep, hep — with helium, now you cooking —- Speaking of cooking, the new Ilomemaking teacher. Hiss West is strictly on the beam. Nov. 1942 -— Two o'clock in the morning and I've finallydissuaded Percy from straining his vooal cords in singing Ave Maria 'neath my window, with a pan of cold water. He escorted me home from our Junior Thanksgiving Dance. It's farewell to love. Dec. 1942 — The class officers, John Ford - president, Jean Benedict - vice president, Mary Kiely - secretary, and Marjorie Klesitz—treasurer chose our class rings today. But something simply wonderful happened to me today, Norville the new boy in our town ankled up to me and said, Hello pigeon. What's flying? How's about beating our feet over to the jukery and poaching an egg? ,, 43 ♦iM April 1943 -— Just received a sugar report from sergeant G. I. Joe.He is still under the impression that I'm a twenty one year old blonde, an experienced secretary and have worked as Ginger Rogers stand-in. Oh well, I won't disillusion him. He's being persistent about visiting me when he gets his two weeks furlough. More trouble, more people killed, more blood in the gutter, and me without my straw. June 1943 ---- Creepers, the agony I went through to be exempt from Chemistry and American History examinations. Slow reaotion. Sept. 1943 --- Strip my gears and call me shiftless. We have discarded the precedent of being dignified seniors. We have in our midst, drips for juniors, morons for sophomores and gremlins for freshmen, so we start off with our best foot forward. We elected the angelic Mary Kiely president, the persistent Alex Macbeth vice-president, the mischievous Doris Macbeth, secretary and the stubborn Robert Ehrhardt, treasurer. From my point of view, it was a put up job and their cronies elected them. October 1943 ---- In study hall this morning a loud voice from a little man rang out, Clip your molars. Detention this noon . It was my first offense this year. November 1943 --- Jfy class pictures are super. Credit goes to the eye raising Mr, Stockmann. They are so glamorous, I can be a real pin up girl on my own G. I. Joe's bunk. December 1943 --- I have decided on my future career. What spectacular performances in the Ico Follies at the New Haven Arena last night, Ify mind is made up. It's the silver blades for me. ft ,,,, 44 Jan, 1944 -— Wandered into Physics late this morning. Couldn’t answer revielle pronto cause I got a Charley Hoss from that strenuous bowling social last night. Miss West chaperoned us. I wonder how she feels today after making a three point landing in the middle of the alley. April 1944 ---- Chuck, the Casanova who sits opposite me in study hall suggested we go for a ride in his puddle jumper. His A cupons let him down and we couldn't return to school. We sat by the river. Spring fever got into us and Chuck started to quote his version of The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere . Space permits only these lines. — He happens to glance up into the steeple 'The Redcoats arc coming'ho yells to the people — --- They spread the alarm both near and far Yelling ‘Solid Jackson Right to the bar' At Medford bridge they switch their tune. Like Frank Sinatra, they started to croon. Winders fly up. Heads fly out. Corny citizens start to shout, •Shut up. Break it up.let people sleep. We'll call the cops. Go home, you creep.' 'The Redcoats are coming', he croons, 'In their boats' Lamsey divey and doazey doats. --------- May 1944 — I just had the most depressing thing happen. I bought a slinky, sophisticated black gown but mother made me exchange it for a baby pink creation. I must tackle the agonizing ordeal of writing a senior essay, for better or worse. June 6, 1944. Today I am a woman, Vty adolescent years are behind me. Tonight we go to the sv anky Avalon in formal dress with escorts. My hair is done in an upsweep which gives me the feeling that I'm years older. After tomorrow night, it's farewell to W. H. S. I hope my diploma is signed. 45 ?jL+ri4+ i co J71 OuL 6{, .ftL+UtJS Ort 'sru A ( ■■+■ t% c: .- 1 ' Cr' l'0-u. liuucUd, jbUJ: fbbb bx' % M UA Qr'JVl a ztt sJAuAAJLU 7( dU ay vv fLfCzX' ' ll vrruju U’«J( Hir .rCU I yyv n J Li 3., i!(cwJfc y 7 y' vfe. £ 5 t cCa f 46 t :' :' I : This is perhaps the last Wide Awake which will come off the mimeograph in this office. The lack of satisfactory paper will shut off production until after the war. This is the tenth year book that has come out of this office. They represent the best we could do with the material at hand. As you look over this book in years to come, may it bring back the pleasant memories and net too many regrets for wasted opportunities. Your paths from now on may lead to high adventure or the more severe trial of living without recognition from anyone except those you have chosen to serve. Wherever you go, you will meet those who got their education in communities bursting with civic pride, in modern, sanitary, fireproof buildings where streamlining was applied to everything from the curriculum to the custodial service. A stranger will be unable to tell who had these advantages and who did not. A school, no matter how splendid cannot go with you and raise you higher than your own ability and integrity will take you but you can make future students proud to be going to your old school. Y.Tien the time comes that you nay have a deciding voice in school matters, do not be too smugly satisfied with things as you have had them, or join the ranks of those who have a passion for reforming everything but themselves, or avoid these two evils just to avoid making a decision. The high school students of the future are entitled to a constant enlargement of their opportunities and you are their only hope. May you read this ten years from now and be reminded. 4 4 $ « 9 47 w I 0 0