Woodbury High School - Warrior Yearbook (Woodbury, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1950 volume:

Year Book of Woodbury High School WOODBURY HIGH SCHOOL Woodbury, Connecticut ttEljr UHiU'-Aiuakr Dedication To the former students of Woodbury High School, whose record bos been such that we are proud to follow them, and to the loyal teachers and friends who hate made our education possible, we dedicate this year book in grateful appreciation. 1950 (Eltr IBtiU'-AuutUr WIDE AWAKE STAFF Left to right: David Faber, Janet Dreschcr, Joan Hawley, Helen Hatfield, Marion Ha I lock, Allan Coombs. lid it or .................................................David Faber Assistant Editors .......................Marion Hal lock, Janet Dreschcr Art Editors .................................Joan Hawley, Helen Hatfield Business Manager .........................................Allan Coombs • ••tlMIMMBIIIHIIIMMBMHIlimMaMIMHIIIIHMIMMMMMIMMBIMMMIMBMIlllMMIIIiaiMI (Eljr THtiU'-Aiuakr EDITORIAL Thirty-six graduates file out of an auditorium, proud to have graduated and honored to be the fiftieth graduating class. They pass through the portal and another class becomes alumni—the Class of 1950. We, as the class of 1950, will always look back on this event; proud and honored to have graduated at this time and from this place. We are proud of the heritage passed on to us by the forty-nine classes who have preceded us. Their record needs no apology. The main points of our heritage are well expressed by our class motto Wisdom. Honor, Service . The wisdom we have acquired during our high school years is a block in the foundation on which we shall build our lives. The only significant limitations to our education were those due to the lack of space and equipment. We are probably none the worse for this however, as we learned to fabricate equipment and use space more efficiently. Our school building has served previous school generations well but was never designed for the load it has had to carry since the war. We all hope it will soon be replaced by a large modern plant capable of housing the equipment needed. We have been honored in many ways by attending Woodbury High School. Now it is up to us to bring honor to it in all that we do through the years that will follow. This is part of our responsibility. Service is our greatest responsibility. We have represented our school—favorably, we hope—in extra curricular activities, on the basketball court, the baseball diamond, in choral and dramatic presentations—in whatever we have undertaken for Woodbury High. As we go forth we will still represent our school for everything we do will reflect on the preparation which we got here. We hope to uphold the reputation of the school, the faculty and alumni, and the towns we come from, that those who come after us may enjoy as favorable a start in life as we now have. David Faber. E. SHELDON SMITH AW WILLIAM WAGNER JANE STACY J. BURTON ISRAEL JOHN D. COOMBS JULIA A. CLARK ADELINE LOCICERO DAVID SINGER EDWARD TOBIAS CHRISTOPHER MARTIN CLARK (Eljp Wffte-Aiuake The Faculty Julia A. Clark ...............................Teacher of French, Latin and English Woodbury High School, Columbia, McGill Ellis F. Clark .......................................Teacher of Vocational Agriculture Mount Hermon School, Massachusetts Agricultural College, B. S., Graduate work at Cornell University John D. Coombs .............................................Teacher of Mathematics Bates College, B. S., M. A., Principal of Woodbury High School J. Burton Israei.......................................'Teacher of the Social Studies Willimantic State Teachers College, Boston University, B. S.. Ed. M. Adeline Locicero ....................................Teacher of Commercial Subjects New Britain Teachers College, B. S. Christopher Martin ............................Teacher of Mathematics and Science Trinity College, B. S., M. A. David Singer ......................................................... Teacher of Music New York University, B. S. E. Sheldon Smith .................................Assistant Principal. Teacher of Science Tufts College, B. S., Harvard, Rhode Island College of Education Jane Stacy ...................................................Secretary to the Principal Post Junior College Edward Tobias .......................................................Teacher of English College of the City of New York, B. S., Teachers College, Columbia, M. A. William Wagner .........................................Director of Physical Education Springfield College, B. S. Dorothy H. West ......................................Teacher of Homemaking Framingham Teachers College, B. S., Graduate Work, University of Connecticut 1950 (Llir HUtitr-Autakr laaataaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaataaaaaaaaaaaaaiaaaaaaaaaaaaiaaaaaaaaiHiaaaaaaaaaaaaaai Class of 1950 JOAN FRANCES BENNETT Piisbion Show 1, 2. 3, 4 Yearbook 4 Cheerleader 3. 4 Joan is one- of our most attractive Senior girls. She is also one of the- few who have taken 4 years of Homemaking. Joan is undecided whether to follow through in this field or go into nurses’ training. We’re sure however, with her neatness and charm she will he successful in whatever she does. We all wish our best of luck to the strawberry blonde of the class of ’50. ANN MARIE BOWER Fashion Show 1. 2, 3. 4 Annie” with her quiet and reserved manner is a friend of all her classmates but is usually found with her bosom pal Emily. During Ann’s four years in W H. S. she has become one of Miss West's most conscientious Homemaking students. Ann hasn't decided her future but whatever it is and wherever it takes her we know she'll succeed. Good luck, Ann. WILLIAM ERICK BRANDT Basketball 1 Executive Committee 3 Baseball 1, 2. 4 Dramatic Club 4 Sam” is one of the good looking boys in our Senior Class. He is active in sports and could be seen playing baseball when not in an argument with the Coach. Bill” hasn't definitely decided what he will do after graduation but since he isn’t interested in any more schooling he plans to see the world by joining Uncle Sam's Navy. Here’s hoping success for you Bill” in whatever you do. JOHN LAWRENCE BROWNELL Executive Committee I Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4 (co-captain 3, 4) Vice-President 2 Baseball 1. 2, 3. 4 Class President 3, 4 Dramatics 2, 3. 4 (President 3. 4) Y earbook John L.” is a real go-getter as you can see by his record. His personality and witty good humor have made him liked by all. His athletic ability along with his dramatic and leadership ability make him an all-around guy.” Larry plans to enter prep school and then go on to college. We wish you all the luck in the world Larry. X95 n ( l)v Utliite- Aiuakr ELIZABETH MAE CALLENDER Mirror 4 Dramatic Club 4 Betty is our pert little flirt from Bridgeport. She came to Woodbury last fall from Central High and quickly became an indispensable member of the Senior Class, lending her talents to dramatics and the newspaper. You can always spot Betty in any group by her hearty laugh. Although she is a whiz at Chemistry, Betty is undecided as to whether or not to pursue this field. No matter what Betty decides on for a career we re sure she'll be a success. Good luck to you, Betty. DANIEL MICHAEL CANDIDO Dramatics 4 Danny” is that short, lazy, and pessimistic Senior who can be seen driving around in his brother's '49 Ford with a load of kids. Dan is an ardent sports fan. He showed us he has dramatic ability when he played Joe Doaks in How Not to Apply for a Job. Dan hasn't decided on what to do after graduating but we wish him luck and success in whatever he docs. Good luck, Danny. WILLIAM FRANCIS CLARK Baseball 2. 3. 4 High Jump Record 3 Basketball 2, 3 Executive Committee 3 Track 2, 3, 4 Yearbook 4 Decathlon 3 Bill is that good-looking red-head whose presence can always be detected by his pleasant voice and cheerful laugh. He has an active interest in sports and has been a great asset to all the teams he has played on. Bill hopes to go on to school and take up Hotel Management or else become a chef. With his experience at Briarwood and his pleasant manner we re certain he would be good at either. Best of everything, Red , to a fellow who really deserves it. LORETTA JEAN COMPl'TZZI Class Secretary 2 Mirror 1, 2 Soft ball 1. 2 Chorus 4 Basketball 4 Class History 4 Dramatic Club 3. 4 Putt perhaps better known as Chuckles, is that cute little-brunette we've seen scurrying through the halls of W H S. for the last four years. Her pleasant smile and pleasing personality-have added a lot to our high school life, and she’s always on hand with a good word when it is needed most. Jean hopes to be a nurse. We're sure, Jean, that with your kindness and good humor your patients will be happy and well cared for. We wish you success in your chosen career. Ml mil III II mil MM Mild.MM M MM I MM MMM Mill Mill IMMIMMIMM.I.II . (ftljr lUtftp-Autahr ALLAN DEXTER COOMBS Chorus 3, 4 Yearbook 4 Al, known to his pals as Gulliver, is the Senior who always wandered; usually from Physics class and, in season, to Tour-tellotte basketball games. Al has been accepted at Antioch College in Ohio. Until he goes there you’ll see Gulliver travelling around in the Brown Beetle. Although he hasn't decided what course he will take, we predict that it will have a lot of math in it and probably some auto mechanics. We wish you success, Al,” in whatever you undertake. ROBERT LINCOLN CHASE, JR. Baseball 3 Basketball 3 At the beginning of our Senior year. Bob was stricken with polio. He has succeeded in completing his scholastic work while-fighting his way back to health, first in the hospital and then at home. The chances are good that he will be able to be with us on graduation night, to receive his diploma. This will make it a very happy occasion for all of us. BARBARA ANN DAUKAS Dramatic Club 4 Babs, coming to us this year from Catholic Academy in Putnam, Conn., exploded into her Senior year at Woodbury with a bang. After settling down, however, we discovered what a whiz she was in English and typing. She had dramatic talent also, which added spice to How Not to Apply for a Job. Barbara has become a real part of the Class of “50. Best of luck, Babs, in whatever you do. JANET SANFORD DRESCHER Scholarship Medal I Lti n Club 2 Mirror 1, 2, 3. 4 Dramatics 2. 3 Chorus 3, 4 Cheerleading 2, 3. 4 (Captain 4) Essay Contest 3 Girl's State 3 Forum 4 Yearbook 4 Besides being one of the friendliest and most popular girls in the Senior Class, Janet is a good sport and a swell pal Along with her rating as valedictorian, she is known for her sparkling sense of humor and her ability to get along with everyone. We could count on seeing her in the midst of all school activities. Janet plans to be a medical secretary. Best wishes, Janet, in your chosen career. X050 ffltiir-Aiuakr 999999999999999999l9IMMI999999999H9999999999999999l9999999999999999999ll999999999999999999999999999999999999lll9t99l999ll999999 99 999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 DAVID ALAN FABER Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4 (President 4) Basket bull 2. 3, 4 (Co-Captain 4) Track 2, 3, 4 Executive Committee 1 Vice-President 3 Secretary 4 Yearbook 4 Boys Quartet 2, 3 All-State Chorus 2. 4 Forum 3, 4 Latin Club 2 Citizenship Award 3 Boys’ State 3 Dave, our most studious Senior boy, was unanimously elected editor of the Wide Awake this year. His sportsmanship and good will have been proven on the basketball court as well as in school. Dave plans to go on to college and study archaeology. We know his sense of humor, friendly smile, and sincerity will get him far. So long, Dave. We wish you success and happiness in all you do. ALICE ANN FAWCETT Soil ball 1 Fashion Show I. 2. 3 Vice-President I Yearbook 4 Chorus 2, 3 Dramatics 3 Jacci is rated as our most attractive Senior girl and the best dancer as well. She hopes to attend College in September and study to be a laboratory technician. We know Jacci will succeed in this field for her high grades in science have proved her ability. So long Jacci; we wish you success in your chosen career. CLAIRE ELLEN FLEMING Softball I Latin Club 2 Basketball I, 2. 3. 4 Chorus 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Yearbook 4 ”Diz, that flashy forward of the girls' basketball team will be missed by all next year. Her friendly personality makes her a great asset to the class. A whiz on the basketball court, Diz is also interested in many other extra-curricular activities. Claire hasn't decided on her career as yet but we wish her success and happiness in whatever she does. Good luck, Diz. OTTILIE JOAN GHISELIN Mirror 4 Dramatic Club 4 Joan is one of the new additions to our class, coming to us from Greenwich in September. She is also one of our most talented Senior girls. Joan is planning to enter the University of Connecticut in the fall. Whatever ou do, Joan, we know you'll succeed. Best wishes for the future. 9199999999991999199919 I9I99999999999999999999999I 9 99 9 9 9 199 1 1 1999999999999999999999999999999999999999 1950 Ml i MM Mill Ml II a II mint MUM HIM mi i II mil •• Ml HIM Ml mil MIIMI mi himmtmmmm HIir UJiJtr- Aiuakr ............................. FRANCES LOVE GRISGRABER Softball I. 2, 4 Fashion Show I, 2 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 “Fran'' is strictly Irish, which can easily he told by her red hair and gay laugh, so often heard through the halls of W. H. S. She is always ready to give a helping hand in school activities or any other function. Frances plans to enter nurses training in the fall and we’ve no doubt that she will succeed if her pleasing personality has anything to do with it. We wish you success in your chosen career, Fran. Ui MARION ELIZABETH HALLOCK Fashion Show I. 2, 3, 4 Mirror 4 Girls Glee Club 2 Yearbook 4 With a jolly laugh and a big smile, Mamie could be found working as Editor of the Mirror” or helping to make this year's Wide Awake a success. But Marion is headed for bigger things now. She plans to go to Fischer Secretarial School in Boston, where she will study to be a medical secretary. Good luck, Mamie. With your personality we know you’ll be a success. HELEN ANN HATFIELD Softball 1. 2, 3 4 Mirror 4 Basketball 3 Yearbook 4 Quintathlon 3 Helen is one of our athletic girls, having earned five letters for her ability in sports. Helen is also a great horsewoman. Shelias cared for and ridden horses since she was nine and now owns two. Helen also has artistic talent which she put to good use this year by drawing covers for the Mirror and helping to illustrate the Wide Awake.” Come September, Helen plans to be in Pennsylvania studying to be a veterinarian. Good luck, Helen, in your chosen career. JOAN MIRIAM HAWLEY Dramatics 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 4) Giris' Glee Club 2 Forum 2. 3. 4 Girls Basketball Manager 4 Mirror 2, 4 Yearbook 4 Chorus 3, 4 (Secretary 4) Joanie is one of our most popular Senior girls. Her bright smile and good humor make her attractive to everyone. Always ready to serve others, she is a good worker and a true friend. She could be found at most school functions. High school days arc-over for only a little while for Joanie, as she plans to be back in a few' years, not as a student but as a teacher. Good luck, Joanie. 1950 ®ljr ifltitr- Aiuakr HOWARD AMOS HICOCK, HI F. F. A. 1, 2. 3. 4 Buck is that modest, gullible, and stubborn Ion ? drink of water we used to see stamping around the balls of W. H. S. every noon hour. He has majored in Vocational Agriculture during bis four years with us. Buck was always ready to run errands with his Model A.' He could almost always be found with Harvey or Kenny. Although he isn't sure what he will do next year, we wish him success in whatever it may be. Good luck, Howard. CARI. JOHNSON Tall, blond, quiet but inquisitive. The only senior in W. H. S. that could fit that description is Carl. Although not in many activities he is well liked by all and has won many friends by his sincerity and friendly smile. He isn't sure just what he'll do after he gets that diploma but he’d like to be a carpenter. Whatever you do, Carl, you have our best wishes for success and happiness in the future. HARVEY ARNOLD JOHNSON • . '. A. 1.2. 3, 4 (Treasurer 2. President 3, 4) Class Treasurer 3 Executive Committee 4 Harvey is one of our Senior boys whose main interest is Vocational Agriculture and the F. F. A., of which he was elected President for two consecutive years. That classify dressed six footer could usually be found riding around in his Chewy. Harvey's plans are not definite but with his pleasing personality we know he'll make friends and be as successful as he has been here at Woodbury. JANE VICTORIA MACDONALD Fashion Show 1, 3 Dramatic Club 2 Jane is one of our Seniors who plans to make marriage her career. She has prepared for it by taking four years of homemaking. She now has a job in the Louise Shop but plans to drop it and move to a farm in Ridgefield, Conn., after she is married. Good luck, Jane. We’re sure you'll make a wonderful w’ife. ................................................................IIMMI......IIIMIM X95D (Lljr MtiU'- Aiuakr EMILY ANN METCALF Class President 2 Yearbook 4 Latin Club 2 Executive Committee 3 Vice-President 4 Em” is one of our most popular Senior girls. Her keen sense of humor and hearty laugh have made her very well known around W. H. S. Outside of school Em can usually be- found working at Tyler's Store or buzzing around in her Plymouth with her pal Ann. Em hasn't as yet decided her future but whatever she chooses we can count on her being a success. So long,” Emily, and good luck. LINDA MAY MITCHELL Fashion Show I Chorus 2, 3t 4 Latin Club 2 Cheerleading 3, 4 Class Treasurer 2 Executive Com m it tee 4 Girls' Glee Club 2 Mirror 4 Yearbook 4 Dusty is that sharp little blonde from Southbury who has been cheerleading for our basketball teams for the last two years. Good marks, popularity and her wonderful personality have made her tops in our class. This fall will find her on the campus of the University of Connecticut, all set to face the task of becoming a medical secretary. We’re sure she'll make good. NANCY BENNINGTON MITCHELL Basketball I. 2, 3, 4 Fashion Show 1, 2 Softball 1, 2 Chorus 3, 4 Nancy is the most mischievous girl in the Senior class, but is best known for her basketball ability. Nancy is known for her wonderful sense of humor. (When you hear a chuckle that sounds like a setting hen you’ll know she’s around.) Her sparkling wit has brightened many a day at W. H. S. The University of Connecticut will claim Nancy next fall, where she plans to major in Home Economics. All our best wishes for success go with you, Nancy. PATRICIA ANNE MOORE Softball 1. 2, 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4 Fashion Show 2, 3 When you hear a pair of dancing feet up and down the hall you'll know that’s Patty. Her bright, friendly personality is known by all. She's a swell sport and can be found at most of the school activities. Pat hopes to enter college in the fall and study to be an air hostess. Good luck, Pat, and Happy Landings.” H150 .....mi mim in IIIMIIMIMIMIIIIIMIM HIM ••••••• Ml llllllllll IIMIlim Mill HIM •• Mill III! (Eljr Miftr-Aiuakr RAYMOND FRANCIS OPPFRMAN Basketball . 2, 3, 4 Executive Committee .3, 4 Baseball Manager 2. .3 Yearbook 4 Dramatics 2, .3, 4 (Vice-President 4) Oppy's wit and good humor have made him very popular among his classmates. He is always ready to lend a helping hand. He has been outstanding in dramatics to say nothing of his being a ' flash” on the basketball court. Ray says his future is undecided, but we would like to wish him all happiness in the years to come and success in whatever he undertakes. So long, Ray. HARRY CLIFFORD PARRIS Basketball Manager 4 Cliff,” an all around good sport, came to us from Abington, Penn, in his junior year. He enjoys all sports. At basketball games he could usually be found down near the cheerleading section when he wasn't busy keeping score. Good luck, Cliff.” ELIZABETH MAY RHOADES Basketball 3, 4 Fashion Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 3, 4 Betty” is one of the cutest girls in our class. We will always remember her for her gay laughter and pleasant personality. Betty played on the basketball team and sang in the choir the last two years of high school, doing very well in both. She plans to further her education by attending the University of Connecticut next fall to study to become a dietitian. We all wish you lots of luck in the future, Betty.” We’re sure you’ll be a success. DONALD HARVEY RICE Basketball I. 2. 4 Yearbook 4 Dramatics 4 Don,” our tallest Senior, is the literary genius of the class of '50. He really has a flare for creative writing. He has dramatic ability as well, which he displayed in the presentation. How Not to Apply for a .lob.” Although he isn't sure what he will do after graduation he has our best wishes for success. 1950 ttlljr Ulliftr- AiuaUr IIIIIIIIIIMMIIM................................................................... KATHLEEN ANN ROBBINS Dramatic Club 3, 4 Mirror 3, 4 Chorus 4 Yearbook 4 Girl’s Slate 3 Did you hear a giggle during Dramatic practice? It's hound to he our gal, Ann. Seriously, Ann has done a swell joh in Dramatics. She came to us in her Sophomore year and has been a friend to all of us ever since. We will all miss her enthusiastic manner. Ann would like to go to Dramatic school to prepare for a career as an actress. We know she'll go over with a hang. Good luck, Ann, in your Dramatic career. KENNETH LEWIS ROBINSON F. F. A. 1. 2, 3, 4 (Sentinel 3, Secretary 4) Kenny is very interested in the work of the Future Farmers of America and anything else to do with Ag. After school he could usually be found wearing out the road in the direction of Southbury. At other times Robby” manages to keep very busy with his job. Ken isn't sure what he'll do after graduation but he can succeed at whatever it is. Here's wishing you good luck, Kenny. WILLIAM STARCHAK Baseball I Bill is that good looking, well dressed Senior from Southbury. According to the class poll, he'll be the first boy in the class of '50 to make the fatal trip to the altar. Bill hasn't any definite plans for the future but we think he'll probably turn out to be a driver and repairer of those racing cars he's so fond of. Good luck, Bill; we hope you win all your races. ELIZABETH!-: ANNE SMITH Chorus 2, 3. 4 Cheerleading 2 All-State Chorus 4 Mirror 2, 3 Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4 Tex , our most traveled senior, came to the halls of W. H. S. in our Sophomore year from Port Arthur, Texas. Her friendly smile and winning ways made her first rate with us and a true companion. Bette has worked at the telephone office for the past two years and has acquired the hobby of mixing up a few numbers once in a while, but really has proved to be a successful operator. She is planning to go into the nursing profession and will start training at the Waterbury Hospital next September. Best luck, Bette, to another of our Angels of Mercy . £Ijr UJtftp-Aiuakr Class Colors ... 1950 ullir Wiitr-Aiuakr In Most Popular Most Attractive Most Studious Most Polite Most Dependable Most Original Most Humorous Most Inquisitive Most Talented Most Serious Most Mischievous Most Absentminded Most Gullible Most Stubborn Most Modest Most Angelic Most Industrious Most Agreeable Most Talkative Most Likely to Succeed Best Dressed Best Dancer Best Athlete Best Sport Best Personality Biggest Flirt Biggest Bluffer Biggest Tease Class Clou n Our Opinion ... Larry Brownell Cliff Parris Dave Faber Dave Faber Dave Faber Don Rice Ray Opperman Carl Johnson Larry Brownell Dave Faber Ray Opperman Allan Coombs Howard Hicock Howard Hicock Howard Hicock Carl Johnson Dave Faber Bill Clark Ray Opperman Dave Faber Bill Starchak Larry Brownell Larry Brownell Bill Clark Larry Brownell Bill Brandt Don Rice Ray Opperman Ray Opperman Emily Metcalf Jacci Fawcett Marion Hallock Jean Computzzi Marion Hallock Joan Ghiselin Emily Metcalf Linda Mitchell Joan Ghiselin Marion Hallock Nancy Mitchell Ann Robbins Ella Cooper Ann Bower Marion Hallock Joan Hawley Marion Hallock Jean Computzzi Ann Robbins Janet Drescher Linda Mitchell Jacci Fawcett Frances Grisgraber Betty Rhoades Emily Metcalf Betty Callender Ann Robbins Nancy Mitchell Ann Robbins 19511 EUv Aiuakr IN OUR OPINION . . . —(Continued) Class Pest Ray Opperman Ann Robbins Class Optimist Bill Clark Linda Mitchell Class Pessimist Dan Candido Emily Metcalf Class Excuse Maker Don Rice Pat Moore Cutest Bill Starchak Betty Rhoades Noisiest Ray Opperman Betty Callender Quietest Carl Johnson Marion Hallock Laziest Carl Johnson Claire Fleming Shiest Carl Johnson Marion Hallock Wittiest Ray Opperman Emily Metcalf Friendliest Bill Clark Jean Computzzi Smoothest Line Bill Starchak Betty Callender Teachers' Pet Dave Faber Joan Ghiselin Teachers' Problem Ray Opperman Barbara Daukas Movie Fiend Ray Opperman Emily Metcalf Man Hater Ann Bower Woman Hater Howard Hicock First Trip to the Altar Bill Starchak Jane MacDonald Did Most for the Class Larry Brownell Dave Faber Emily Metcalf Outstanding Undergraduate Don Foster Nancy Warner ' LARKY TUT' r s 'DUSTY 1D NIE £ ' DIGGER RED D W E BUCK' 'AL JOMM G. 'DW •mue 'BETTYR. 'HRRVE” NANCY •saw ’FRAN TACCT Orvi Tfc o. TOWNIE H- UStite-Aiuakr Class Capers A Dramatic Comedy in jour ads presented over station I CHS Ad 1 In the fall of 1946, the halls of W. H. S. were brightened by the appearance of new students from Woodbury, Southbury and other places, eager to defy or accept the new challenge. In order to keep in step with the upper-classmen we held elections. Charles Harris was chosen as director. His assistant was Jacci Fawcett. Jean Computzzi wrote the script and Harry Brazee guarded the till. The administration with the help of the cast produced a social for our first merrymaking event. Winter set in and we took advantage of the season by giving a sliding party. Although a few casualties resulted, everyone went home with smiling faces. We concluded our Freshman year with the director loading a bus with the cast for a trip to Savin Rock. A very sleepy but happy crowd returned home. Act II Act II begins our Sophomore year. Emily Metcalf became our director with Larry Brownell as co-director. Betty Ann Smith took the notes and Linda Mitchell collected the dues. Miss Meehan left, making a change in the management. Mr. Israel arrived upon the scene to take her place. Soon after our studies got underway we sponsored a hayride. We will never forget Mr. Coombs trotting along after the wagon to the sweet strains of Mr. Israel’s San Antonio Rose.” When the snow' announced the arrival of winter, we sponsored a sliding party. The crowd that braved the cold could be seen happily speeding down Depot Hill. During the spring, baseball practice was not the only thing that brought sore muscles. We went to Watertown for a bowling social. The evening was a great success, as could be seen by the scores which even included a few strikes and spares. Celebrating the conclusion of our second year at Woodbury, we traveled to Savin Rock for another gala evening. Act III At the start of Act III we can be seen arriving at dear old W. H. S., upperclassmen at last. The first thing we did was to choose Larry Brownell as director. David Faber assisted him while Cynthia Weasa took notes and Harvey Johnson rounded out the committee as bank teller. Mr. Windoes dropped in during the act to take Mrs. Titus' place in the English department. Mr. Martin was hired to help Mr. Coombs w'ith mathematics, due to the increase in the number of pupils. The first money making event the Juniors sponsored was the Hallowe'en Dance. With Swede Stoldt furnishing the music, and the hall colorfully decorated to fit the 1950 Oiljr Awake occasion, it was soon decided that this was one of the most successful events of the year. Later our honorable director and his cast arranged a bowling social. There were few strikes and spares but everyone really had a good time. Our cast had become very busy with studies and had not had much time to have fun together. The committee decided to remedy this by having a hot dog roast. A mellow mixture of hot dogs, games and mosquitoes all lent to the pioneer spirit of the cast. Our last but very important function as Juniors was to assist the Seniors in sponsoring the Prom. It may have been a lot of work to decorate the hall but we all agreed that the effect of the pastel colors and the arbor was very nice. Freddie Dredice provided music for the many dancers. Act IV As the final curtain opens, we find ourselves Seniors and on top of the high school ladder. Since Larry had done so well directing us in the previous year we decided to have him lead us in our all important last year of high school. Emily Metcalf was elected his assistant, David Faber kept the books and William Starchak was put in charge of the mounting treasury. Only two changes were made in the management this year. Mr. Tobias came to replace Mr. Windoes and Miss Locicero came to lead the new commercial department. To start proceedings for Graduation, the class called on Dan Marens in Watertown. When pictures were taken did we return to school for the afternoon session? Nol Aunt Susie, who lived in Waterbury, was very sick and we had to visit her. To start the fun for this year we gave a Christmas Social. Admission was determined by the neck size multiplied by the height of the ear. '7 your ear is not too tail. And your Adam's apple small, It won't cost you much at all. Many games were played anil the school phonograph supplied music for dancing. The surprise package, a box of candy, was won by a music walk. A ham supper was held to pad the treasury. Miss West and the Homemaking girls did a wonderful job with the cooking. The rest of the girls in the class were waitresses. After the supper, the boys did the dishes! Miss West and the class received many compliments. The annual Junior-Senior Prom was the cause of much excitement. The hall was very pleasingly decorated in pastels. Everyone agreed that Wes Billings played exceptionally well. As the last act drew to a close we found ourselves dashing around to complete the yearbook on time, going to baseball games, cramming for final extras, and attending the Class Night program and Baccalaureate Service. The grand climax to this entire production came when we stepped up to receive what we had been waiting so long to have-—our signed (we hoped) diplomas. Then, as we marched out of the auditorium, we became history. Linda Mitchell. iiiimiim■ mu inn ii 19511 (ftljr iUtite- Autakr Favorites Subject Pastime Dancing and Reading Orchestra Vaughn Munroe Singer � g Wedding Bells Are Breaking Up That Old Gang of Mine Actor Actress Jane Wyman Radio Program Lux Radio Theater Magazine Life Car Chevrolet Jalopy George” (the Drescher go-mobile”) Color Blue Sport Basketball Teacher Mr. Coombs 1950 ®ljr Wiitr-Aiuafcr ••III.................MHHhihhh ■•nil..IIIIIII ilium. ill it inn mu i mi uni mu in it mi.... Class Gifts To Joan Bennett .........A contract to model with Powers. Ann Bower ............A phonograph record to do her talking for her. Bill Brandt ..........A pencil and ruler to start him off as a draftsman. Larry Brownell .......A gift in appreciation of the work he's done for the class of 1950. Betty Callender ......A photograph of Central High School to put in her locket. Daniel Candido .......A round trip ticket to California. Bill Clark ...........A spatula to turn the hamburgers in the diner he'll own. Jean Computzzi........A bar of candy so she'll always have her chuckles. Allan Coombs .........A ticket to all future Tourtellotte games. Barbara Daukas .......A report card with all A's to show her grandchildren. Janet Drescher .......A megaphone to remind her of cheerleading days. David Faber ..........A spade to start him off on his career as an archaeologist. Alice Fawcett ........A car that runs on gas so she won't have to ride in her Stanley Steamer. Claire Fleming .......A car of her own to ride around in. Joan Ghiselin and A car so they'll have transportation to and from Connecticut Linda Mitchell ........University. Frances Grisgraber ...A nurse's cap to encourage her in her profession. Marion Hallock .......A year's subscription to the Mirror in recognition of the good job she did as editor. Helen Hatfield .......A shingle to put out when she starts her practice as veterinarian. Joan Hawley ..........A memorandum to the school board that she'll be ready for a teaching job about 1955. Howard Hicock ........A new Ford Truck. Carl Johnson .........A contract to help build the new Woodbury High School. Harvey Johnson .......An F. F. A. pin to add to his collection. Jane MacDonald .......A wedding ring to go with her diamond. Emily Metcalf ........A television set for her car. Nancy Mitchell .......A new halo to replace the old one that's wearing out. Patricia Moore .......An airplane to get her off to a flying start as an air hostess. Raymond Opperman ... A paint brush and palette to start him off on a career as an artist. Clifford Parris ......A peace pipe to smoke with Mr. Martin. Elizabeth Rhoades ....A copy of the book Eat anti Grow Slim. Donald Rice ..........A scholarship to a school of journalism. Ann Robbins ..........A life contract as an actress in the parts of her choice. Kenneth Robinson .....A cow so he can start a dairy all his own. Betty Ann Smith ......An arm chair to use in the telephone office. Bill Slarchak ........A midget auto to give him a start as a racing car driver. H150 (Elir Wtitr-Autakr JUNIOR CLASS Front row (left to right) Lyn Kamerzel. Grace DcBiase, Dorothy Norton, Jean Loiacona, Helene Hirsch, Betty Hardisty, Donald Luf, Velma Deschino, Betty Lou Keech, Margie Atwood. Edith Gillotti. Second rou Joan Cole, Nancy Benedict, Janice Opperman, Inez Lewis, Shirley Mohan, Edna Mayhall, Irene Olson, Florence Bradford. buck row: Ernest Larson, Howard VanDuzer, Ronald Norton, Ronald Hellwinkle, William Davison, Philip Frazier, John Peterson, Abel Lee, Richard Sterry, Robert Cowles, Joseph Wall. H150 Slit' ffltiU'-Aiualu' SOPHOMORE CLASS In� it row (left to right) Marie Cooper, Jean Wheeler, Grace Scoville, Janet Chase, Shirley Smith, Donald Foster, Hazel Strattman, Nancy Dawson, Anne Davison. Donna Gallupe, Claire Mireault, Eda Belz. Second row: Edward Van Duzer, Lois Hallock, Helen Munson, Kathryn Lautenschlager, Dorothy Green, Shirley Pedersen, Pauline Green, Elsie Cole, Patricia Somerset, Nancy Warner, Doris Raymond, Julia Hicock, Ann Rapp, Mary Dineen, Norman Cashman. Back row. Frank Strong. Edward Eyre, Richard Christian. Philipp Baumann. Lloyd Kropp, Kenneth Webb. Ronald Parris, Earl Robinson, Edwin Olson, Henry Hummel, Roland Robbins, Joseph Platt. 1950 alltr Hftite-Amakr IRISHMAN CLASS Front row stand, (left to right) Larry Gallo, James Bouct, Daniel McCarthy, Gerald Op-perman, Burton Bradford. Second row seated-. Helen Dillon, Betty Jane Yannet, Lois Benson, Beth Atwood, Karen Hultman, Harold Somerset, Thomas Brownell, George Lautenschlager, Barbara Berguson, Susan Bawden, Judith Cronk, Nancy Donlon, Melba Corliss. Third row standing: Patricia Brandt, Dorothy Thurlow, Denise Bertrand. Joan Ajer, Ruth King. Patricia Stannard, Joyce Smith. Deborah Ghiselin, Edward Newell, Eleanor Parris. Alice May Buckingham, Joan Christian, Thelma Swope, Joan Wood, Theresa Brown. Joan Crownshaw, Jennifer Green, Sheila White. Rear (standing left to right) Florence Wagner, Ralph Bunker, Sally Healy, James Warner, Kermit Adams, Anna Chatfield, Judith Miller, Martha Chatfield, Shirley Ingram, Kenneth Richard, John Swope, Robert Anderson, Robert Dykman, Louis Lindemann, Lester Forst, Roger Houle, Ronald Banks, Louis Michaud, Edward Frisbie. (Eljr ilftdp-Awake Class Will Margaret Atwood .......A bicycle so she can make it to school on time. Nancy Benedict ........A bell so we'll know when she's around. John Botsford .........A scooter so he can get to Oxford. Florence Bradford .....A diploma this year so she won't have to come to school next year. Joan Cole .............The captaincy of next year's basketball team. Robert Cowles .........More height so he won't be mistaken for a Freshman. William Davison .......More strength so the basketball will make it to the basket. Grace DeBiase .........Elevated shoes so she can be as tall as her boy friend. Velma Deschino ........Captaincy of the cheerleading squad. Philip Frazier ........An extended contract to sing for the Ajax Cleanser Company. Ted Freeman ...........An alarm clock to wake him up to the fact that there is school. Edith Gillotti ........Continuous homemaking classes. Betty' Hardisty .......A chance to play her accordion with the Down Homers. Ronald Hellwinkle .....Wider doorways so he can get his head through. Helene Hirsch .........A notebook to keep a record of all her nicknames . Lyn Kamerzel ..........A room at Fairfield University. Betty Lou Keech .......A new hair style. Ernest Larson .........A carbon copy of everyone's report card. Abel Lee ..............A governor for his jeep.” Inez Lewis.............A sense of humor. Jean Loiacona .........A date with Bill Starchak. Donald Luf ............Another chance to display his acting ability. Eugene MakI ...........A permanent position on the varsity baseball team. Edna Mayhall ..........A copy of the song, Daddy's Little Girl. Shirley Mohan .........A scholarship to a Fashion Designer's School. Dot Norton ............A medal for her outstanding ability in sports. Ronald Norton .........Transportation to Woodbury so he won't have an excuse when he misses the school bus. Janice Opperman .......A bottle of vitamin pills. John Peterson .........A girl to ride in his car. Richard Sterry ........Starchak’s gambler's luck. '■IIHMIIMIIHIHIMIIIIIIMIMIIMIIIIIIIIIIIHMIIIIIIII H15D UlljF 13Eltftr-Antakr CLASS WILL—(Continued) To We Bequeath Norma Tomlinson .......A position on the girl's basketball team. Howard Van Duzer .. .A job on a 'Good Humor truck so he can have all the ice cream he wants. |oe Wall ..............A girl friend. Philipp Baumann .......Better transportation to and from Roxbury. Eda Belz ..............A private telephone line with all her girl friends. Cynthia Brooks ........Handcuffs so she'll keep her hands to herself. Janet Chase ...........Someone to take the place of that certain Senior boy. Dick Christian ........A date. Elsie Cole ............A lock and key for her diary. Marie Cooper ..........Another date with lover boy. Ann Davison ...........Another chance with Cliff. Nancy Dawson ..........A date with Gregory. Mary Dineen ...........A permanent place on the first honor roll. Edward Eyre ...........A microphone so he can be heard. Donald Foster .........The captaincy of next season's basketball team. Dorothy Green .........A job as a telephone operator so she can get her information easier. Pauline Green .........Roller skates so she can keep up with Cliff. Lois Hallock ..........Someone to appreciate her poses. Julia Hicock ..........A job as permanent accompanist to Mr. Singer. Robert Hoyt ...........A rope with a noose. Henry Hummel ..........Someone to listen to him. Lloyd Kropp ...........A peace pact with Mr. Smith. Kay Lautenschlager ....Another chance with Allan. Claire Mireault .......A hall where she can give her parties. Helen Munson ..........A bottle of Follow Me perfume. Edwin Olson ...........Some shellac to keep his hair out of his eyes. Phyllis Ostrander .....A hook to catch her next boyfriend. Ronald Parris .........A mint Patty. Shirley Pedersen ......A ribbon to tie up her love letters with. (Eljr IHtfte-Awake (.LASS WILL—(Continued) To We Bequeath Joe Platt ...........A steam shovel and a contract to level off Purchase Hill. Ann Rapp ............Some of Janice Opperman's vitamin pills. Doris Raymond .......A spider so she'll always have her Webb. Roland Robbins ......A home nearer the center of Woodbury. Lari Robinson .......A bodyguard to keep the girls away. Grace Scovillc ......Some black coffee to sober her up. Shirlee Smith .......A shock to bring her out of that daze she walks around in. Pat Somerset ........A job as manicurist in her father's barber shop. 1 lazel Strattman ...A ticket to an opera so she’ll have some place to wear that fur coat. Frank Strong ........A position on the proposed football team. Edward Van Duzer.....The job of assistant Social Studies teacher to J. B. I. Nancy' Warner .......The title, Sweetheart of Woodbury High. Kenneth Webb ........A car so he'll have better transportation to school. Jean Wheeler ........A better grip so she'll be able to hold on to Shorty. Jay Willson .........The title, High Pockets.” The Freshmen ........Some height, manners and more respect for the upperclassmen. Mr. Coombs ..........Better luck with next year's senior class. Mr. Smith ...........A ticket to someplace he hasn't been before. Miss Clark ..........A car and a chauffeur so she won't ever have to worry about getting to school. Mr. Israel ..........A place to park other than Main Street. Mr. Clark ...........A position on the faculty basketball team. Miss West ...........A male homemaking class. Mr. Wagner ..........A basketball team that needs no coaching. Mr. Martin ..........An alarm clock so he'll always wake up in time to listen to Bob Steele. Mr. Tobias ..........A wife. Miss Lociccro .......A pair of Adler’s Elevator Shoes so she won't keep on being mistaken for a student. Mr. Singer ..........Some Basses and Tenors for next year's chorus. Mrs. Stacy ..........A private office. Mario Sparano .......Three husky assistants so he won't have to work an eight day week anymore. To the Mitchell School Building .....A chance to retire. man 3Tjr HHute-Auiakr MIRROR STAFF Standing: Nancy Warner, Frank Strong, Betty Jane Yannet, Edwin Olson, Helen Hatfield, Helene Hirsch, Ernest Larson, Deborah Ghiselin, Linda Mitchell, John Botsford, Edward Tobias (Advisor). Seated: Judy Cronk, Janet Drescher, Betty Lou Kecch, Velma Deschino, Marion Hallock, Joan Hawley, Nancy Dawson, Betty Callender. The Mirror is the official school newspaper of Woodbury High School. This year with an increased staff and better organization, it has expanded to four or more pages and has not missed a weekly publication. H150 mi mi aim in im mu •••••••• •••••••••• it...................... I •• •••••••• II MMIMIII Site ililtitc- Aiuakr ... •• ••••••Ill ........HI HIM...........................Hill mill Illllll mil 1111111111 Mill Mil Him SCHOLARSHIP MEDAL WINNERS Standing'. Edward Van Duzer, Frank Strong, Donald Foster, Philipp Baumann, Eugene Makl. Seated: Nancy Warner, Janet Drescher, Nancy Dawson, Helene Hirsch, Mary Dineen, Velma Deschino, Betty Lou Kcech. Scholarship medals are awarded to those students who have completed a year's work with an average rank of 90 or better. liaaiaaaaaanaiaaaaaaiaaiiaaaiaaaaaaaa' i a a • a a aaaia anaaaaa a a a a a aaaaaaa aaaaaaaa a a i laaaanaaaaaaaai 1950 i a a aaaaaaaaaa an aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa a•a•a a at i a t a a aaaaaa aaaaa a a a a a laaaiaa i a a a a in • • a a a a•a a a a•at (Elje Uilthe- Aiuakr FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Front row: Mr. Clark, Howard Hicock, John Botsford, Kenneth Robinson, Harvey Johnson, Robert Cowles, Richard Sterry, F.dwin Olson, Howard VanDuzer. Middle row: Robert Anderson, Norman Cashman, Roland Robbins, Robert Dykman, Lester Forst, Ronald Banks, John Peterson, Burton Bradford, Edward Frisbie, Henry Hummel. Back row: Ronald Hellwinkle, Philipp Baumann, Ralph Bunker, Kenneth Richard, Edward Newell, Joseph Platt, Earl Robinson, Kenneth Webb, Abel Lee. Pres ide n t .. Vice-President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Reporter ...... Harvey Johnson ...Richard Sterry Kenneth Robinson ...Robert Cowles ...John Botsford The Woodbury Chapter of the Future Farmers of America opened its sixteenth year with twenty-five members: six greenhands, fifteen Chapter Farmers, three State-Farmers and one American Farmer. The Executive Committee drew up a program of work which included thirty-two activities in eight fields of effort; Supervised Farming. Practices, Cooperative activities, Community Service, Leadership, Earnings and Savings, Conduct of Meetings, Scholarship and Recreation. The State Breeders' Association has for many years, sponsored a purebred heifer project whereby a young man receives a purebred heifer, raises it to an age of approximately 21 2 years and it is then sold through the State Sale. The Breeders and Junior Dairymen divide the receipts equally. In this project, Ernest Finch and Philipp Baumann are each raising Guernseys which will be offered lor sale this next September. Walter Harrison and Anthony Calabrese are participating in the W. T I. C. Farm Youth Program. The year closed with 12 new greenhands members and 7 new Chapter Farmer members. 19511 (Ehr lUiftr-Aiuakr HOMEMAKING Front row (left to right) Florence Wagner, Dorothy Thurlow, Shirley Ingram, Patricia Brandt, Sally Healy, Barbara Berguson, Eleanor Parris, Theresa Brown, Alice May Buckingham, Susan Bawden, Helen Dillon, Melba Corliss, Nancy Donlon, Lyn Kamcrzel. Second row standing: Ann Chatfield, Martha Chatfield, Irene Olson. Inez Lewis, Nancy Benedict, Norma Tomlinson, Grace Scoville. Hazel Strattman, Thelma Swope, Joan Wood, Joan Crownshaw, Jennifer Green, Sheila White, Jane MacDonald, Elizabeth Rhoades, Nancy Mitchell, Grace DeBiase. Third row standing: Joan Cole, Lois Hallock, Dorothy West (teacher), Janet Chase, Shirley Mohan, Marion Hallock, Doris Raymond. Elsie Cole, Claire Mireault, Donna Gallupe, Edith Gillotti, Margaret Atwood. Back row: Patricia Somerset, Anne Davison, Dorothy Norton. Betty Hardisty, Ruth King, Patricia Stannard, Joyce Smith, Joan Christian, Helen Munson. Julia Hicock, Marie Cooper, Shirley Smith, Katheryn Lautenschlagcr, Jean Loiacona. 1950 oElii Mtitr-Aiuakr DRAMATIC CLUB Front row: Claire Fleming, Betty Lou Keech, Velma Deschino, Patricia Somerset, Pauline Green, Larry Brownell, Raymond Opperman, Frank Strong, Joan Hawley, Mary Dincen, Nancy Dawson, Jean Computzzi. Middle row: Joan Ghisclin, Judy Cronk, Helene Hirsch, Janet Chase, Ann Robbins, Grace Scoville, Marie Cooper, Ann Davison, Shirlee Smith, Claire Mireault, Janet Drescher, Nancy Don-Ion. Patricia Brandt, Patricia Stannard, Joyce Smith, Betty Callender. Buck row: Barbara Daukas, Mr. Smith, Donald Luf, Ronald Hellwinkle, Eugene Makl, William Davison, Philip Frazier, Donald Rice, Richard Christian, Allan Coombs, Jerry Opperman. Tommy Brownell. Patricia Moore. President .......................................John Lawrence Brownell Vice-President .........................................Raymond Opperman Secretary ..................................................Joan Hawley Treasurer ..................................................Prank Strong The Dramatic Club, directed by Mr. Smith, put on a number of productions during the school year. The Woodbury High School Talent Show, sponsored by the club, was held in the Woodbury Town Hall on October 14th and 15th. On March 23rd and 24th, a group of four One Act Plays was presented including Mooney s Kid Don’t Cry” by Tennessee Williams, which received a rating ot very good at the State Dramatic Festival, held on March 31 and April 1 at Willimantic Teachers College. Also on the program were The Informer by Liam O’Flaherty, How Not To Apply For A Job written by the senior class, and Marriage Proposal by Anton Chekov. The last formal production was given when the members of the Dramatic Club went to Ansonia High School on May 12 to take part in an evening of drama. Our club again presented Marriage Proposal . 1950 SUjr llllthr-Aiuakc CHORUS front row. Betty Jane Vannc-t, Ann Robbins, Martha Chatfield, Dorothy Thurlow, Julia Hicock. Janet Chase, Joan Hawley, Eleanor Parris, Alice Buckingham, Joan Wood, Joan Crown-shaw. Melba Corliss, Nancy Donlon, Patricia Brandt. Second row. Betty Lou Keech, Velma Descbino, Margie Atwood, Edith Gillotti, Helene Hirsch, Shirley Mohan, Joyce Smith, Ruth King. Pauline Green, Helen Munson, Lois Hailock, Kay Lautcnschlager, Shirley Pedersen, Dorothy Green, Judith Miller, Jean Computzzi, Nancy Warner, Ann Rapp. Third row center-. Henry Hummel, William Davison, Edwin Olson, Philipp Baumann, Doris Raymond. Marie Cooper, Claire Mireault, Nancy Mitchell, Janet Drescher, Patricia Moore. Buck rote: Patricia Somerset, Mary Dineen, Claire Fleming, Sheila White, Linda Mitchell, Nancy Dawson, Ronald Hellwinkle, David Faber, Philip Frazier, Allan Coombs, Lawrence Gallo, Deborah Ghiselin, Betty Rhoades, Donna Gallupe. President .....................................................David Faber Vice-President ...............................................Philip Frazier Secretary ..............................................................Joan Hawley Business Manager ....................................................William Davison The high school chorus is made up of members of all four classes. This year anyone who liked to sing was accepted in the chorus. On October 27th and 28th four members, Philip Frazier, David Faber, Betty Ann Smith and Velma Deschino were sent to sing in the All State Chorus in Hartford. In December a Christmas concert, the biggest and best of the year, was given in the Town Hall. Choruses from many high schools in Connecticut competed in New Britain on March 29. Woodbury received a rating of extremely excellent . The chorus sang at Career Day” in Newtown. They also sang at the Cornerstone Ceremonies for the new Gym on May 1. These exercises had to be held in the town hall on account of the weather but the complete program was recorded on tape and the spool placed in the cornerstone. In future centuries someone may play it back and hear the Woodbury High School Chorus of 1930. i mu him it in mi i ii hi it in HI HI IMMMMIIMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMIMMMMMMMMMMMIMMMMI LIjr UJiftr-Aiuakr CHEERLEADERS Left to right-. Nancy Warner, Betty Lou Kecch, Velma Deschino, Linda Mitchell, Janet Drescher, Janet Chase, Nancy Dawson, Pauline Green. 1950 ..........................Ml ................. MIMIMMMI.•••Ill III9IMIMII (Lljr HffUtr-Aiuakr BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM Seated-. Donald Foster, Ronald Hellwinkle, Larry Brownell, David Faber, Raymond Upper-man, Harold Somerset. Standing: Cliff Parris, Tommy Brownell, Edwin Olson, Daniel McCarthy, William Davison, Jerry Opperman, George Lautenschiager, Kermit Adams, Frank Strong. As the Varsity basketball team took the floor to open the 1949-50 season, the seniors in the lineup were co-captains Larry Brownell and Dave Faber, playing guard and center respectively, and Ray Opperman playing the other guard. The rest of the lirst team was made up of Donald Foster, a sophomore and Ronald Hellwinkle, a junior playing the forward positions. Although the team was not given much chance at the beginning of the season they went on to set a 7-7 record. The highlight of the season was a win over New Milford on our home floor, a rare event in recent years. The last game (we hope) which a Woodbury High School team played in the Woodbury Town Hall provided the highest scoring on record. Washington High School scored 53 points which is enough to win most any high school game but Woodbury poured in 70 points to keep safely in the lead at all times. Scores Woodbury 23 Bethel 55 Woodbury 26 Faculty 29 Woodbury 45 Morris 28 Woodbury 42 Bethel 47 Woodbury 47 New Milford 38 Woodbury 38 Washington 23 Woodbury 45 Alumni 32 Woodbury 55 Morris 30 Woodbury 36 Newtown 46 Woodbury 35 New' Milford 58 Woodbury 33 Abbott Tech 68 Woodbury 70 Washington 53 Woodbury 41 Abbott Tech 70 Woodbury 67 Newtown 52 1050 (Lite Wtlie-Autakc GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM front row: Dorothy Norton, Claire Fleming, Betty Rhoades, Nancy Mitchell, Jean Computzzi, Susan Bawden. Middle row: Joan Hawley, Patricia Somerset, Ann Davison, Frances Grisgraber, Helene Hirsch. Helen Dillon, Barbara Berguson. Back row: Alice Buckingham, Edna Mayhall, Eleanor Parris, Ruth King. The team started the season with only one regular left from last year’s squad. Of the twelve games played, three were won and nine lost. The three games won were at the expense of Morris, Washington and the Faculty. This year the team loses five members to the Alumni. It is hoped that the new gym may bring a change in the fortunes of Woodbury girls’ athletic teams in the near future. U15D 3Ilje HHftr- Awake BOVS’ BASEBALL TEAM Standing-. Edwin Olson, Kenneth Webb, Edward Van Duzer, Jerry Opperman, Richard Christian, Eugene Makl, George Lautenschlager, Cliff Parris. Seated: Tommy Brownell, Ronald Hellwinkle, Larry Brownell, Donald Foster, Raymond Opperman, Kermit Adams. As the year book goes to press, the baseball season is not yet in full swing. Due to construction work on the school grounds, all games will have to be played out of town on the Middlebury field. Two of last year's team were victims of Polio last fail. Robert Chase may recover to play baseball again but Gordon Curtis died after a short illness last October. To all of us there can never be anyone to take his place. U15CI Wtftr-Aiuakr GIRLS' SOFTBALL TEAM Standing: Janet Chase, Martha Chatfield, Ruth King, Denise Bertrand, Dorothy Norton, Jean Computzzi, Helen Munson, Helene Hirsch, Pauline Green, Eleanor Parris, Karen Hultman. Stated: Helen Dillon, Shirley Ingram, Barbara Bcrguson, Grace Scoville, Alice Buckingham, Joan Christian, Patricia Moore, Frances Grisgrabcr. The 1950 softball season opened with a win for Woodbury at Washington by a score of 5 1. There are about 20 girls out for the team. Drills are held three times a week on what is left of the ball field in back of the new school. The infield is rough and the outfield piled high with mounds of dirt. All games have to be played out of town. 1950 Mt. Coombs Ft cully-Varsily Gcrme Wr.Tvr cl? ChsxrkaJi erj £In' TJItfrr-Aiuakr Woodbury On The March As many of our parents have seen the world change from the era of the horse and buggy to this era of hot rods , we seniors have seen our high school make as drastic a change. When we were Freshmen, the whole high school, except the Homemaking department, was housed on the top floor of the Mitchell School building. Mr. Coombs was coach of athletics for boys and girls and such dramatics as we had. Since that time, Mr. Wagner has taken the full time job of physical education teacher. When Mr. Smith took Mr. Derwin's place as science teacher he also started a dramatic club which is now a favorite among the students and has a year round program. From no music department at all we have seen the chorus develop under Mrs. Kerr and Mr. McCreery until it compares favorably with the choruses of other schools in the state. Mr. McCreery developed a quartet which was the outstanding feature of his music program and recognized beyond the walls of Woodbury High School. Mr. Singer, who replaced Mr. McCreery this year, has started a band among the grammar school pupils which should provide a high school band in the near future. I he chorus also continued its high quality performance. Toward the end of our Freshman year loud noises came from behind the building. It was the new elementary school in process of construction. Four rooms were built at first and this year five classrooms, an auditorium-gymnasium and a cafeteria are in the process of construction. During our Junior year the Ag boys acquired a shop of their own outside the building. At the start of our Senior year a Commercial course was added to the curriculum and 18 typewriters have been busy for three periods each day. In addition, there were courses in Bookkeeping and Commercial Arithmetic. Junior Business Training and Stenography will be added in the fall. While these courses were being added, none of the old subjects were dropped and the enrollment rose until it was 195 last September. The space available for high school use has not yet increased. Our four years in high school were highlighted by the completion of the auditorium-gymnasium which will make possible many things which we were denied. Since we are the 50th class to graduate from Woodbury High School, we appreciate something like the gymnasium to mark the event. Our four years in high school have come to an end and we know that along with the work we have done, we have had a great deal of fun and we hope that those who follow us will enjoy our school as much as we have. Janet Drescher. U15U I