Woodbury High School - Warrior Yearbook (Woodbury, CT)

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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

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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

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(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