Woodbury High School - Warrior Yearbook (Woodbury, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1951 volume:

Slljtf UEftite-Aiuak? We, the Class of 1951, dedicate this year book in loving memory to our classmate and friend, Gordon Wilson Curtis who died of polio October 4, 1949. 1951 SEIjr UHftr-Antakr FACULTY Front row (left to right) Dorothy Wost, Julia Clark. David Singer. Jay Israol. Adoline Locicero. Helen Buzzell. Back row (left to right) Ellis F. Clark. Christopher Martin. J. D. Coombs. E. Sheldon Smith, Edward Tobias. William Wagner. 1951 imiMIIIMIIMIIIIMIIIMIIMilMIKKIIMIMM 5iljr TOite-Aiuakr THE FACULTY HELEN M. BUZZELL Teacher of Physical Education University of Maine. B. S. JULIA A. CLARK Teacher of French and Latin Woodbury High School. Columbia, McGill ELLIS F. CLARK Teacher of Vocational Agriculture Mount Hermon Schoo . 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 ISRAEL Teacher of the Social Studies Willimontic State Teachers Collogo. Boston Univorsity. 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 Uiversity, B. S. E. SHELDON SMITH Teacher of Science Tufts Collogo. B. S.. Harvard. Rhodo Island Collogo of Education 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 1951 Eltr Hfltfte-Awake The class of 1951 dedicates this page in honor of Miss Julia A. Clark, who is retiring after many years given to teaching in Woodbury High School and in being a friend to her many students through the years. In appreciation,, we wish to say thank you for everything you have done and hope that you continue to live a long and happy life. The Class of 1951 1951 Wtlte-Awake HIM Mil I Mil IMMIIMM IIMIIII IIMM II I MIMMI IIMIMIMIH......11111II1111IIM M111111IIIMII • 1111111 Ml 1111II111111111111 WIDE AWAKE STAFF SEATED (left to right) William Davison, Heleno Hirsch. Donald Luf. STANDING (loft to right) Nancy Benedict, Eugono Maid. ...Ill....IIMIII...Ill...Ill..I....II.Illllllll..I...Mill MMMMMMMMIMIIMMMIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMIMMMMMMMMMIMIMMMMI ®hr HUtfo-Auiake Class of 1951 MARGARET ALMA ATWOOD Chorus 3 Class Gifts 4 Marg is the shortest girl in our senior class and also the most agreeable. Marg is not sure what she wants to do after graduation but she would like to attend Post Junior College. We hope you do Marg. Good luck in whatever you do. NANCY JANE BENEDICT Secretary 2 Fashion Show I, 2. 3. 4 Mirror 2 Class Prophecy 4 Benny is one of our future women in white. She is sort of quiet but once you get to know her. she proves to be witty and full of fun, besides being a wonderful friend. All the luck in the world, Nancy. JOAN MAY COLE Softball I. 2 3 Class Will 4 Basketball I, 2, 3, Prom Committee 4 Executive Committee 4 Joan is the most attractive girl in our senior class. She likes sports very much and has been active in both basketball and softball the past four years. Joan has not decided what she will do after graduation. Good luck in whatever you decide on. ROBERT BOTT COWLES Class President 4 Glee Club I, 2 F.F.A. 2. 3 4 (Troasurpr 3, Vice President 4} Chorus I Prom Committee 4 Bobby became a class officer for the first time this year when he was elected president and has done a swell job of it. After school finds him working at Carl and Walt's. As yet, Bob is undecided as to what he will do after graduation. Best of luck whatever it is, fellow. ...............................ggggggggggi 1951 Slljr HJfite-Aiualu aaaaaa a aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiaiaaaaaa aaaaaaaiaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaiaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaiaaaaaaa iMiaa aa aa aaaaaaiaa aaaa aaaaaaiaaaaaaaaaai aaaaaaaaaaaa WILLIAM PETER DAVISON Executive Committee 2 Basketball 3 Dramatics 2. 3, 4 (President 4) Track 2 Chorus 2. 3, 4 (Business Manager 3) Class Prophecy 4 All-State Chorus 4 Yearbook (Business Manager) 4 Bill came to the halls of W.H.S. from New York in the early part of his freshman year. His friendly manner and sense of humor soon made him one of us. For the past three years he has represented us mostly on stage in the dramatic productions. Upon graduation, Bill will go to U. Conn, to become a teacher. Lots of luck. VELMA JOSEPHINE DESCHINO Execuctive Committee I. 3 Chorus I. 2. 3. 4 Treasurer 2 All-State Chorus 3 Scholarship Medal I Cheerleader 2. 3 4 (Co-Capt. 4) Girl's State 3 Fashion Show I. 2 Mirror 3. 4 (Editor 4) Class History 4 Dramatics 3, 4 (Treasurer 4) Forum 3 Vel is one of the most popular girls in the senior class. She has played an active part in our class for the past four years. Vel plans on being a homemaking teacher. Watch out Miss West. Good luck, Vel, we all know you will succeed. PHILIP ROBERT FRAZIER President I Quartet I, 2 Dramatics 2. 3. 4 Track 2 Chorus I. 2. 3. 4 (Vice-Pres. 3) Class Will 4 All-State Chorus 1.3,4 Phil is that tall, good looking fellow you see every morning in the senior room. He is good natured and has a smile for everyone. For the past four years he has been the mainstay of the bass section of the chorus. He is also a good actor. Phil isn't sure just what he will do later but we wish him the best of luck for his future success. BETTY ANN HARDISTY Secretary 3. 4 Fashion Show 3. 4 Class Will 4 Prom Committee 4 Betty is one of the quieter girls in our class. For two years now she has held the position of class secretary and is very helpful in all class affairs. She has been voted first trip to the altar and we guess she will hold to it. The best of everything Betty. • X 9 5 X............................ aaaa i a a•aaa aaaaiaaaaaaaaaa laaaaaaaa aaaaa aaaa a a a a aaaaaaaaaaa aaan aaaia a a•a ®Tjr Uli tf-Awake .......................................... RONALD FREDERICK HELLWINKLE Vice-President 2 Basketball I. 2, 3. 4 (Captain 4} F.F.A. 2. 3. 4 (Reporter 4) Baseball 1.2 3. 4 Dramatics 3. 4 Class History 4 Chorus I, 2, 3, 4 If you hear someone singing in the halls it’s usually Ronnie. His ready smile and friendly manner has made him a very good friend to most of us. Ronnie has also shown outstanding ability in both basketball and baseball. After graduation, he plans on joining the navy. Best of luck Ronnie. HELENE CAROL HIRSCH Vice-President 4 Girls State 3 Editor of Wide-Awake 4 Softball 2 3 All-State Chorus 4 Dramatics 3. 4 Treasurer 3 Scholarship Medal I Basketball 2, 3, 4 Chorus I. 2. 3. 4 Mirror 2, 3. 4 Prom Committee 3. 4 Lee’’ is our most popular senior girl. She has a love for sports and is very good at them as we have seen in the last three years at basketball and softball games. She plans to be a pharmacist after she graduates and we are sure she will be a success. Best of luck Lee . LYN MAE KAMERZEL Executive Committeo 4 Fashion Show I, 2, 3. 4 Prom Committee 3 4 Class Prophecy 4 Lyn's originality has proven an asset to the class especially when we gave socials or other activities. Lyn plans on beng a secretary and then getting married in a couple of years. We wish her luck in both of these ventures. BETTY LOUISE KEECH Executive Committee 2. 3 Chorus 3. 4 Scholarship Medal I Class History 4 Mirror 3. 4 (Editor 4) Fashion Show I, 2 Dramatics 3 4 Cheerleader 2. 3. 4 (Co-Captain 4) Betty Lou is that cute senior girl that you have seen cheering for the basketball players during the last three years. Her good marks and sparkling smile have made her tops with everyone. Betty Lou plans to go into nursing in the fall and we re sure she will be a success in her chosen career. 1951 l)t TUttw-Awalu ABEL WETMORE LEE, JR. F.F.A. 3, 4 Judging Team 3, 4 Prom Committee 4 Abel transferred to W.H.S. in his junior year. Since he has been here he has shown his ability in Ag by winning the Rural Youth Award this year. If it's farming you go into Abel, we all know you'll be a great success. But no matter what it is, good luck, Abel. INEZ FRANCES LEWIS Executive Committee 4 Prom Committee 4 Fashion Show I, 2. 3. 4 You are aways able to tell Inez by her giggle and the way she blushes. She is a swell kid and always willing to pitch in if some fun or mischief is ahead. She isn't sure what she will do after graduation but she has our best wishes for success. DONALD GUTHRIE LUF Executive Committee Vice-President 3 Basketball 2 Baseball I. 2. 3, 4 Prom Committee 4 President 2 Treasurer 4 Dramatics 2, 3. 4 Yearbook 4 Don is our most popular senior boy. In his four years he has shown a keen interest in school activities. He has shown considerable acting ability and has been on the baseball team for four years. Don hasn't decided what he will do, but whatever it is, lots of luck. EUGENE FRANCIS MAKL Executive Committee I, 3 Baseball 2, 3. 4 Scholarship Medal I Class Prophecy 4 Dramatics 3. 4 Gene is that industrious senior fellow you have seen around the last four years. He is a whiz at school work and a flash on the baseball diamond to say nothing of his acting ability. Gene plans to go to U.Conn. to study to be a teacher. Lots of luck. Gene, we know you’ll be a success. IIIIIIIMIH IM MMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMII IMMMMMMMMMMMI 1951 ®Iir Unite- Aiuakr EDNA LOUISE MAYHALL Chorus 4 Fashion Show 3 Basketball 3. 4 Prom Committee 3 Edna came to us in her junior year from Seymour. Whenever you see that twinkle in her eyes, you know there is something up her sleeve. Edna would like to become a chemistry lab worker after she graduates. Lots of luck. SHIRLEY MAY MOHAN Chorus 3 Yearbook 4 Fashion Show I, 2, 3. 4 Shirl is one of the most dependable girls in the class of '51. This year has been one of her best years in high school. She was awarded a prize in an essay contest and also won a camara in the magazine contest. With this kind of luck, Shirley should go far. She hopes to go into the field of hairdressing and we all wish her lots of success in this career. DOROTHY ALICE NORTON Softball I. 2, 3, 4 Badminton Champ 4 Basketball 3, 4 Class Will 4 Fashion Show I, 2 Dotty will always be recognized for her good sense of humor. Many times she has been known to put a little humor into some dull subject. She is well liked by everyone and is always ready to be of service. Dot is not sure what she is going to do after graduation but whatever she decides on we know she will be a success. Good luck, Dot. IRENE DORIS OLSON Chorus 2 Class Will 4 Fashion Show I, 2, 3, 4 Mirror 4 Irene has been voted the most angelic and the man hater of the class of '51. When she graduates she plans to go to Danbury Teachers College and make her career by teaching some class in grammar school. Rene'' can be seen with Shirley most of the time. She is always willing to help anyone out of trouble if she can. We wish you success in your chosen career, Rene , 1951 ©Iji? Auiak IIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIMMIMMMIIMMIMIIIIIIIIIMIMIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIMIIMIIIMIIIIilllllllllllMIIIIIIMIMMillMIMIIIIIIIIIIMIIMIIIIIIIIIMMIIIIlMIIIMIMIMMIIIIIIMMIIIIKMIllllllllllllllllMIIIIIII JANICE CLAIRE OPPERMAN Chorus i, 2 Yearbook 4 Cheerleader 4 Dramatics 2 Softball 2 Jan can be seen almost every morning a little after nine, walking the road to W.H.S. Jan is the movie fiend of the class. If you want to know about any movie just ask her and she will tell you about it. She hopes to go to a business school after graduation. Good luck. JOHN ALBIN PETERSON F.F.A. 2, 3, 4 (President 4) Dramatics I John is one of our senior boys whose main interest has been Ag and the F.F.A. of which he was president this year. Being a quiet sort of fellow we don't hear much from him but when there is something to be done he is always willing to lend a helping hand. After graduation John would like to study mechanics. Lots of luck John. RICHARD JOSEPH STERRY F.F.A. I. 2. 3, 4 (Vice-President 3. Secretary 4) Class Gifts 4 Inquisitive, mischievious, but friendly. That's Dick. He can almost always be seen roaming around W.H.S. with Abel to see what mischief he can get into. But aside from this he has proved to be a very good friend to most of us and also has helped to liven up many a morning in English. After graduation he will probably continue on in Ag. Best of luck, Dick. CATHERINE MARY SUGRUE Mirror 4 Katie came to us in October of our senior year from Catskill, New York. She is quiet but has proven herself a good friend. Katie is also undecided on what she will do when she graduates but we all know that with her winning ways she will succeed. Best of luck. ..........................MilII III) 1951 (Eljr HKite-Aufaktf . IIIII Ill 11IIIIIIII11IIIIIII Mill II11II lllllllll I III! IIIIIII NORMA ELAINE TOMLINSON Softball 2. 3 4 Fashion Show I, 2 Basketball 3. 4 Class Gifts 4 Tommy is that cute little senior girl you see around. She is very active in sports such as basketball and softball which she has done very well in. You can generaly see her with Dotty or Nancy. Tommy doesn't know what she will do after leaving W.H.S. but whatever she does she will be a success. HOWARD JASON VANDUZER F.F.A. 2. 3. 4 Judging Team 3 Class Prophecy 4 Dramatics 4 Howie, being easy to get along with, soon became one of us when he came to W.H.S. in his sophomore year. He is witty and a good sport besides being the class movie fiend. Howie has taken the Ag course, but after graduation he is hoping to become a paratrooper. Loads of luck to our future man of the air . JOSEPH EDWARD WALL F.F.A. 2. 3 4 Judging Team 2 Class Gifts 4 Joey, our quiet, woman hater can usually be seen driving around in his little truck. Through our four years we haven't heard much from him but knew that if we needed him, he was there ready and willing to lend a helping hand. Joey isn't sure what he will do after graduation, but best of luck, we know you'll go a long way. .................1951................. UliiiF-Aiuake EDITORIAL One more class becomes a part of the history of Woodbury High School - the class of 1951 will soon be Alumni. As we leave these familiar halls of learning we go with memories of the past and hopes for the future . Our memories are many and varied. Among them will always be many good times we have had in our four years and besides these, much sadness and disappointment. In friendship we have gained a great deal. We will remember these friends for a long time and the things they have done for us and the enjoyment we have gained by knowing them. We will miss them next year as we start our new way of life. We find ourselves in a troubled and unsettled world. We fully realize that from now on we must depend upon ourselves. Some of us will go on to further our education, while some will work and some of our boys will go into the armed forces. No longer will we be a class but somehow we will always continue to think of ourselves in that way. In parting, we sincerely hope that every member of our class will obtain the goal he is striving toward and live a successful, happy life. Good luck always in all ways. Helene C. Hirsch 1951 19999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999991 Sljr fflltftr- Autak llllllllll......MIDI Mil til........IIII Hill IIII III.....Ill IIIIIIIII........Ill 11 III III I.Hill ll•lllll•lllllllllll•l•l■l•l CLASS HISTORY September 4, 1947 Dear Diary— What a day! This is my first day as a Freshman in high school. We've got a good size class too, there are 52 of us. What a scramble, changing classes - just get used to one teacher and the bell rings and you've gotta figure out where to go next. We had an assembly which is something we never had in grammar school. Gee, do those Seniors look big - I bet they can get away with anything! Don't know where I'm going or what I’m doing yet, but something tells me that high school is going to be super! September 5, 1947 Dear Diary— Today we got the traditional W.H.S. welcome - Initiation! The girls looked horrid and the boys smelled terrible - but now we're really on our way. October 4, 1947 Dear Diary— Had our first class meeting and it was a regular town meeting, with Woodbury and Southbury fighting it out. We finally chose Phil Frazier to lead the class, and Ben Dyke as his assistant. Shirley Sayles was picked for Secretary, and Alan Petit was put in charge of our future funds. On the Executive Committee are Vel Deschino, Gene Makl, and Don Luf. December 21, 1947 Dear Diary— Tonight was our first social event. We held a Skating Party at the Lions Rink -and had a ROARING good time. There was a big crowd there, and Mr. Coombs kept the fire piled high. After such a successful venture, we went home feeling pretty spunky. . December 1947 Dear Diary— Mrs. Kerr, our music teacher, left the faculty, and Mr. McCreery has come to take her place. January 1948 Dear Diary— Mr. Smith came to replace Mr. Derwin who left earlier in the year. Mr. Smith is to be the new Science teacher, and is also interested in forming a Dramatic Club. May 20, 1948 Dear Diary— A busload of us went to Savin Rock tonight and hed a lot of fun spending multi money. 1951 IHIHHimilHHIHMIHIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIMIIIMIIIIII (JlIji? lHiiir-AmaUr CLASS HISTORY (Continued) September 8, 1948 Dear Diary— Today we had the first class meeting of our Sophomore year. We chose Bill Peterson as President, Don Luf as Vice President, Cecile Houghton as scribe, and Vel Deschino to watch over the ever mounting treasury. On the Executive Committee are Betty Lou Keech, Louise Scoville, and Bill Davison. We also had new additions to the Faculty this year. Mr. Martin came to take over some of the Math Subjects in order to lighten Mr. Coombs' load. Mr. Windoes came to replace Mrs. Titus, who taught English. December 10, 1948 Dear Diary— Tonight we gave our first Social for the entire student-body and faculty. We danced and played games. A good time was had by all, as well as adding to the class treasury. January 20, 1949 Dear Diary— Today we had a class meeting to elect new officers. Don Luf was advanced to Presidency, and Ron Hellwinkle took his place as Vice President. Nancy Benedict took over Cecile Houghton's place as Secretary. February 20, 1949 Dear Diary— Tonight we had a Tobbogganing Party on Phil’s Hill. Boy, was it cold! Not many kids were there, but those that were, had a good time. March II, 1949 Dear Diary— We gave another all-school Social tonight. We played Truth Or Consequences , and danced - Loads of fun. April 27, 1949 Dear Diary— Today we went bicycling to Roxbury. We stopped to eat lunch by a brook, and then played softball. It was a hot day, and we all got our first touch of sun burn - I'm tired. June 23, 1949 Dear Diary— We went swimming today at Stoney Hole. Later, Ron Hellwinkle drove us up to the Drive-in for a snack. 1351 ®ljr mtiite-Auiake CLASS HISTORY (Continued) September 1949 Dear Diary— Upper-classmen! Big wheels at last. A new commercial course was added this year with Miss Locicero teaching. Big Ed Tobias took over Mr. Windoes' job in English. Mr. Singer is now head of the music department and really is getting the band going. Dear Diary— September 1949 We got our class rings. Hurrah! September 1949 Dear Diary— Had a class meeting today. Ted Freeman was elected President and Don Luf Vice-President. For Secretary, Betty Hardisty was chosen and Lee Hirsch became Treasurer. Vel Deschino. Betty Lou Keech, and Gene Makl made up the executive committee. Dear Diary— December 10, 1949 Bowling Social - Our first and only FLOP! December 1949 Dear Diary— It was a swell night for skating so we had another party down at the Lions Rink. It was fun and there wasn't any burnt cocoa. March 1950 Dear Diary— Gave another all-school Social and people like Don Luf really suffered when we charged admission by height. A good crowd was there and we had a swell time. April 20, 1950 Dear Diary— After having our first magazine drive and being the losing class we gave a bang-up jamboree tonight. Dottie Norton, Betty Hardisty, and Joan Cole provided the entertainment for the evening and everyone had fun dancing. April 21, 1950 Dear Diary— Tonight was our Junior-Senior Prom and it was dreamy. The hall didn't look like the same place where we have gym classes - it was so bautiful. Wes Billings' orchestra played and we all met the milkman when we came home. Oh what fun ! ! ! 1951 Wtftr- Aiuakr CLASS HISTORY (Continued) June 7, 1950 Dear Diary— Had a terrific picnic at Quassy after school. Went swimming, stuffed ourselves, played softball and went roller skating. Practically everyone was there. Had a super-duper time. September 8, 1950 Dear Diary— Goly, we re SENIORS! We finally reached the top of the ladder. Something new has been added to the school too. A girls’ gym teacher - Miss Buzzell. This year we ll have that wonderful new gym to use. Some Southbury kids went to Seymour. Darn. September 15, 1950 Dear Diary— Most of the Southbury kids are back. I'm so glad. Another class meeting today. Bobby Cowles is our new President and Lee Hirsch is Vice-President. Betty Hardisty retained her position as Secretary and Don Luf became Treasurer. The Executive Committee for the year is Lyn Kamerzel, Inez Lewis and Joan Cole. Dear Diary— October 18, 1950 Gave a Social tonight. Played games, danced and had a good time as usual. Dear Diary— October 30, 1950 This week we really began to feel like Seniors when we had our pictures taken. November 22, 1950 Dear Diary— Our first dance and the first social event in our new gym. Everyone had fun, we made a little money and it was - all in all - a success. January 3, 1951 Dear Diary— Today we held our elections for the year book. Lee Hirsch was chosen editor and Don Luf her assistant. Bill Davison is going to be the business manager. Other committees will be chosen in a few days. March 17, 1951 Dear Diary— Bill Davison, Gene Makl and Don Luf represented the senior class in Woodbury's entry in the Regional Drama Festival. Won first place too. Pretty good huh? • MMMMIMMMMIMMMMIIMMMMMMMMMMMMI 1951 (Eli? UHiti?-Aiuakp CLASS HISTORY (Continued) April 13, 1951 Dear Diary— Jamboree tonight. Again we won the honor of giving the jamboree after the magazine sales. Everyone had a good time tonight so we can chalk up another success to the class of 1951. April 20, 1951 Dear Diary— Gee, we had fun tonight. We left for New York right after school to see South Pacific . It was good. Mr. Tobias, Mr. Israel, Miss Buzzell, and Miss Jones drove down with us. They were swell sports and everybody agreed that the trip was a real success. Got home just in time for breakfast. May I Ith or 12th Dear Diary— Oh do I feel terriffic! Just got home from the Junior-Senior Prom. It was wonderful ! ! ! There was a really big crowd at this, the first formal in the new gym. Francis Delfino's orchestra was really sharp. The gym was decorated beautifully and so were the kids. They really looked pretty special. They were dressed quite differently from the way they are in class. Tonight was really a success. It was a perfect event even though we did not get much sleep because we got home so late. But then, that was fun too. June 8, 1951 Dear Diary— It is almost time to leave for class night. How these four years have flown by. Sunday night is Baccalaureate and Wednesday night we graduate. It will be a happy occasion, of course, but I can't help feeling a little sad. After Graduation we will all go different ways but I know we'll remember each other, our teachers. Woodbury High and all the fun we've had. No matter what happens nobody can take our happy memories of the past four years from us. Now I've got to hurry or I will be late for Class Night and I don't want to miss any of the fun I know we re going to have. by Velma Deschino, Betty Lou Keech, Ronald Hellwinkle. 195 X Ill HIM II mill III! IIII Hill IIII (Lljr SHiitr-Aiuakr • Hilt II mini ■••Hill II III Mil II I IIMIIMIIIIIIIIMMM 111111111111111 MM MMMMMMI Mill Mill MM II III CLASS GIFTS Margaret Atwood A notebook to take dictation when she goes to Post. Nancy Benedict A cap to start her as a nurse. Joan Cole A pad and pencil to write orders on at the Curtis House. Robert Cowles A cow to start his dairy. William Davison A ruler to use when he’s a teacher. Velma Deschino A contract to teach homemaking in W.H.S. in 1956. Philip Frazier A contract to smile for the Colgate Tooth Paste Company. Betty Hardisty A broom to start her housekeeping. Ronald Hellwinkle A contract to pitch for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Helene Hirsch Pills to start her as a druggist. Lyn Kamerzel A manicure set to take care of her fingernails. Betty Lou Keech .A megaphone to remind her of cheerleading. Abel Lee, Jr. A tractor to start his own farm. Inez Lewis .A sailor doll. Donald Luf .This baseball bat to remind him of his four years on the team. Eugene Makl These crayons so he can continue to draw cartoons. Edna Mayhall A test tube to start her chemistry lab. Shirley Mohan Bobby pins to start her as a beautician. Dorothy Norton A whistle so she can referee the games for high school next year. Irene Olson . .A red crayon so she can correct papers when she becomes a teacher. Janice Opperman . A pen to start her as a secretary. John Peterson A shovel to start him on his job for the town. Richard Sterry A new jeep. Catherine Sugrue A siren to let people know when she is around. Norma Tomlinson A car so she can get to the Alumni game next year. Howard VanDuzer . A car big enough to kidnap the whole basketball team and not only part of it. Joseph Wall A comb so he can take over his father's barber shop. 1951 Sllte UtfJte-Auiake CLASS WILL Philipp Baumann .Some Mackay plaid. Richard Christian A muzzle. Anne Davison A reminder that the bus comes home from basketball games. Nancy Dawson A date with Gregory. Mary Dineen . Title Friendliest Girl in the Junor Class . Edward Eyre Some Witch Hazel. Donald Foster Title Lover Boy . Lois Hallock A signed diploma so she can leave school. Claire Mireault A transfer to Pine Manual Training School. Helen Munson Song title Beautiful Brown Eyes . Edwin Olson The song K-K-K-Katy . Edwin O'Neill .Something to let him know all the girl's aren't chasing him. Phillis Ostrander A fellow she meets without falling hopelessly in love. Ronald Parris Muscle building set so Mr. Israel won't be able to push him around. Shirley Pedersen A date book to keep Bobby and Johnny straight. Marilyn Randall A new walk. Doris Mae Raymond Bells so people will know when she's around. Roland Robbins A farm of his own. Shirley Smith...........A transfer to Trinity. Patricia Somerset .A date. Hazel Strattman A fan so she will always have her Eyre . Frank Strong A chance to play basketball instead of keeping score. Patrick Sugrue . A car of his own. Edward VanDuzer A girl friend so he can go on double dates with his brother. Nancy Warner Captaincy of the cheerleaders. Kenneth Webb A position on the baseball team. Kermit Adams Another chance with Karen. Robert Anderson . Someone to ride with after Dick graduates. Ronald Banks A part in a Western movie. Lois Benson...........A house near the Barber Shop. Denise Bertrand A scholarship to an art school. James Bouet...........Muscles. 1951 IIHIIIIIilllllMIIHIIIII (Elif lUlifti?-Awake CLASS WILL (Continued) Thomas Brownell A chance to score more next year. Ralph Bunker A job as chef at the Curtis House. Anna Chatfield A place to keep her gym clothes. Martha Chatfield A chance to take Miss Buzzell's place on Friday. Judy Cronk . . A job as secretary of the Dramatic Club. Helen Dillon A ticket to New York every vacation. Lester Forst An opportunity to wrestle Mr. Wagner. Edward Frisbie A car so he can take Nancy out. Deborah Ghiselin More leading roles. Jennifer Greene .Title I'm an Old Cowhand . Joel Hawley . Title Nicest Boy in W.H.S.’ . Karen Hultman A joke book so she'll always smile. Henry Karrmann.......A girl friend. Ruth King ............A lower pitched voice. Louis Lindeman ..A haircut. Judy Miller...........A new gym suit. Edward Newell........A peace treaty with Ronnie. Gerald Opperman .A peace pact with Mr. Wagner. Eleanor Parris........A giggle stopper. Jack Phillips ........A driver's license so he can go to Southbury. Kenneth Richard .A job as a truck driver. Dorothy Thurlow A boy friend that isn’t imaginary. James Warner ........A special invitation so he'll come to school. Joan Wood Permission to stay out one minute after ten. Eleanor Brown A love letter from Jake. Charles Callender . . . . A legal dismissal from school. Nancy Coad...........Another chance with Donny. Mickie Coey...........A trip to Middlebury. Donald Cole A position on the varsity basketball team. Donald Creighton A pin to deflate him. Robert DuPaul A date with Joyce. Edward Fawcett.......His own Telephone Co. William Fuller ......A bell so we ll know when he's around. Leone Halstead ......Another date with Georgie. Anne Henderson A Spear so she can catch Bruce. Bruce Hirsch .A date with that certain Senior girl. Milton Hultman His sister's way with the girls. 1951 (Eljr Miite-Autak CLASS WILL (Continued) Alfred King ..........A job as a tumbler with the circus. Sandra Lacey . A ladder to come down from her pedestal. Rickard Leavenworth A girl. James Lee.............Another chance to get in the Marines. Marney Mackay ........More respect for the Seniors. Mildred Makl . . . A rope to tie her down. Nancy Makl Another smooth talker to take Bill's place. James Nelson ... Peterson's qualities in Ag. Wales Newell . Someone that will appreciate him. Ronald Paquette A permanent ride to Woodbury. Alexander Peterson The title Nicest Freshman Boy . Robert Robinson . .... A job with the Dead End Kids. John Schieffer .. Title Shyest boy in W.H.S. . Joseph Scott . . A student Council. Marie Strattman.......Her sister's personality. Sandra Taylor.........A private school bus. Robert Terrell .......Someone that's true. Patricia Wiles .......Everlasting friendship with Nancy Coad. TEACHER'S WILL Mr. Israel A job as president of the Lonely Hearts at W.H.S. Miss Locicero ........A screen test in Hollywood for her and Frankie. Miss Buzzell A better basketball taem. Mr. Coombs Promotion to Superintendent. Miss Clark An invitation to every school affair after this year. Miss West A car so she doesn't have to borrow her friend's. Mr. Tobias ... A senior class that won't disturb him. Mr. Smith.............The same good luck with his Dramatic Club that he had this year. Mr. Wagner . .Some ice cubes to cool him down at basketball games. Mr. Martin............Title Proud Papa . Mr. Clark . . .Joe Newell as his assistant around banquet time. Mrs. Stacy . Another chance to lead Miss Buzzell through the Caverns. Mr. Singer ...........More chances to show off his band. 1051 Sljr 3$fUt?-Aiuak? it •.•■tin I.,.. - - - OUR FAVORITES SUBJECT English and Mechanical Drawing PASTIME . . Dancing ORCHESTRA Guy Lombardo and Spike Jones SINGER Bing Crosby ACTOR Gary Cooper ACTRESS June Allyson RADIO PROGRAM Lux Radio Theater MAGAZINE Life CAR Cadillac JALOPY Humphrey Edward XVII COLOR Blue SPORT . . . . Basketball TEACHER Mr. Martin I............................... 5 X ........................................................... Sljr IMtiir- Awake CLASS POLL MOST POPULAR Betty Hardisty Bob Cowles MOST ATTRACTIVE Joan Cole Phil Frazier MOST STUDIOUS Betty Lou Keech and Betty Hardisty Gene Makl MOST POLITE Nancy Benedict John Peterson and Bob Cowles MOST DEPENDABLE Lee Hirsch Bob Cowles MOST ORIGINAL Lyn Kamerzel Gene Makl MOST HUMOROUS Dot Norton Ronnie Hellwinkle MOST INQUISITIVE Margie Atwood Dick Sterry MOST TALENTED Betty Hardisty Ronnie Hellwinkle MOST SERIOUS Kate Sugrue John Peterson MOST MISCHIEVOUS Dot Norton Dick Sterry MOST ABSENTMINDED Velma Deschino Don Luf MOST GULLIBLE Janice Opperman Dick Sterry MOST STUBBORN Inez Lewis Phil Frazier MOST MODEST Joan Cole Abel Lee MOST ANGELIC Irene Olson Abel Lee MOST INDUSTRIOUS Lee Hirsch Gene Makl MOST AGREEABLE Margie Atwood Bob Cowles MOST TALKATIVE Betty Lou Keech Bill Davison MOST VERSATILE Lee Hirsch Gene Makl MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Betty Lou Keech Gene Makl BEST DRESSED Velma Deschino Phil Frazier BEST DANCER Velma Deschino Abel Lee BEST ATHLETE Dot Norton Ronnie Hellwinkle 1951 IIMIIItlllMMIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII UJiite-Antake llllllllllll.Mil.Illlllll. 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I.........Ill CLASS POLL (Continued) BEST SPORT Dot Norton Dick Sterry BEST PERSONALITY Velma Deschino Bill Davison NICEST SMILE Betty Lou Keech Phil Frazier BIGGEST FLIRT Edna Mayhall Bill Davison BIGGEST BLUFFER Dot Norton Don Luf BIGGEST TEASE Dot Norton Dick Sterry CLASS CLOWN Dot Norton Ronnie Hellwinkle CLASS PEST Dot Norton Don Luf CLASS OPTIMIST Lee Hirsch Ronnie Hellwinkle CLASS PESSIMIST Inez Lewis Gene Makl CLASS EXCUSE MAKER Velma Deschino Don Luf CUTEST Betty Lou Keech Joe Wall NOISIEST Dot Norton Ronnie Hellwinkle QUIETEST Kate Sugrue Abel Lee LAZIEST Janice Opperman Abel Lee WITTIEST Norma Tomlinson Ronnie Hellwinkle FRIENDLIEST Lee Hirsch Dick Sterry SMOOTHEST LINE Lyn Kamerzel Bill Davison TEACHER'S PET Velma Deschino Gene Makl TEACHER'S PROBLEM Dot Norton Don Luf MOVIE FIEND Janice Opperman Howie VanDuzer MAN HATER Irene Olson WOMEN HATER Joe Wall FIRST TRIP TO ALTAR Betty Hardisty Bill Davison DID MOST FOR CLASS Lee Hirsch Bob Cowles OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE Anne Henderson Tommy Brownell X 9 5 X l)? lUtiir-Aumkr JUNIOR CLASS FRONT ROW (left to right) Patricio Somerset. Mary DIneen. Nancy Warner. Philipp Baumann. Edward Eyre. Shirley Smith, Donald Foster, Nancy Dawson, Anne Davison, Hazel Strattman. SECOND ROW (left to right) Roland Robbins, Claire Miroault. Joan Buinauskas. Helen Munson. Marilyn Randall, Lois Hallock. Phyllis Ostrandor, Doris-Mao Raymond. Shirley Pedersen. Edward VanDuzer. THIRD ROW (left to right) Lloyd Kropp. Richard Christian. Edwin Olson, Patrick Sugrue. Frank Strong, Edwin O'Neill, Ronald Parris. Kenneth Wobb. 1951 Elj0 Wiite-Aiuakr SOPHOMORE CLASS FRONT ROW (left to right) Ruth King. Judith Miller. Joan Wood, Thomas Brownell. Edward Newell. Karen Hultman. Harold Somerset. Helen Dillon. Deborah Ghiselin, Lois Benson. SECOND ROW (left to right) Steven Posick. Robert Anderson. Kermit Adams. Dorothy Thurlow. Denise Bertrand. Eleanor Parris. Judy Cronk. Martha Chatfield. John Phillips. James Lindeman. THIRD ROW (left to right) Ronald Banks. James Bouet, Joel Hawley. Lester Forst. Henry Karrmann. Edward Frisbie, Kenneth Richard, Gerald Opperman. 1951 (Eljr Uliite-Autake • •nun mini in ill ..............iiiiiiiiii •iiiiiiiim iiiiiiiiiiiiiiihiii FRESHMEN CLASS FRONT ROW (left to right) Leone Halstead. Mildred Makl, Marie Strattman. Wales Newell, Margaret Mackay, Nancy Makl. Robert Terrell, Sandra Lacey, Pauline Anderson, Margaret Smertenko. SECOND ROW (left to right) Robert Robinson, Charles Callender. Rickard Leavenworth. Nancy Coad. Sandra Taylor. Eleanor Brown, Marilyn Coey, Anne Hondorson, Edward Fawcott. Donald Creighton Christopher Brooks. THIRD ROW (left to right)John Schieffer. James Lee, Robert DuPaul, James Nelson. Alfred King. Bruce Hirsch. Milton Hultman. William Fuller. Donald Cole. 1351 HEftite-Auiak? SCHOLARSHIP MEDALS FIRST ROW (left to right) Mary Dineen. Nancy Warner, Nancy Dawson, Betty Lou Keech. Velma Deschino. Helene Hirsch. SECOND ROW (loft to right) Eugene Makl. Lois Benson, Deborah Ghiselin. Judy Cronk. Harold Somerso . THIRD ROW (left to right) Philipp Baumann. Frank Strong, Donald Foster. Scholarship medals are awarded to those students who have completed a year’s work with an average of 90 or better. ii am mu uni t Mum mm immmmmmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmii 1951 miiimiimamimmiamiimimmiiimimmiimmimimmimmiiiimimmimm (Eltr Htfte-Aumke BASEBALL FRONT ROW (loft to right) Coach Wagner. Richard Christian. Kermit Adams. Edward VanDuzer, Eugene Maid, Gerald Opperman. SECOND ROW (left to right) Harold Somerset. Phillipp Baumann, Donald Luf. Donald Foster. Ronald Hellwinkle. Edward Newell. THIRD ROW (left to right) Thomas Brownell. John Phillips. As this yearbook goes to press the baseball season isn't in full swing yet. but the only games played so far have been victories for W. H. S. They defeated Washington. Abbott Tech. Bethel and Morris. With what we have seen so far the prospects for a good season are very bright. 1951 MtiU'-Aiuakr SOFTBALL FRONT ROW (left to right) Margaret Smertenko. Karen Hultman. Martha Chatfield, Denise Bertrand. Margaret Mackay, Nancy Makl. Dorothy Norton, Nancy Benedict. Norma Tomlinson. Marilyn Coey. SECOND ROW (left to right) Lois Benson. Ru h King. Marilyn Randall. Helen Dillon, Deborah Ghisolin, Anne Henderson, Nancy Coad. Helen Munson. Miss Buzzell. The softball season has opened and the girls have won a couple of games. The future looks bright. Miss Buzzell has a good team lined up with some strong hitters and the girls should be able to win more than half of their games this year. 1951 (Eljr HHtiir-Aiuakr BOY'S BASKETBALL KNEELING (left to right) Rickard Leavenworth, Woles Newell. FIRST ROW (left to right) Thomas Brownell, Edwin O Neill. Donald Foster, Ronald Hollwinklc, John Phillips, Gerald Opperman, Kermit Adams. SECOND ROW (left to right) Frank Strong. Coach Wagner. Edward Newell, Edward VanDuzer. Edwin Olson. Harold Somerset, Donald Cole, Ronald Parris. The only senior in the varsity line-up this year was Captain Ronnie Hellwinkle, playing center. At the forward positions were Don Foster, a junior and Jack Phillips, sophomore, while the guard spots were filled by Eddie O'Neil, another junior, and Tommy Brownell, another sophomore. As the season started out it looked like the boys might have a good year, but as the season progressed it looked darker and darker. They ended the season with a record of only four victories and fifteen defeats. 1951 ©ljr Mute-Amahe GIRL'S BASKETBALL FRONT ROW (left to right) Margaret Mackay. Anne Henderson, Dorothy Norton. Norma Tomlinson, Nancy Coad. Helen Dillon. SECOND ROW (loft to right) Edna Mayhall, Denise Bertrand. Patricia Somorsot. Helene Hirsch. Ruth King, Miss Buzzed. The 1950-51 girl's basketball team under their new coach Miss Buzzell, won one, tied one, and lost seven. Most of the games lost were by one or two point margins. The team is losing only four members by graduation, Dot Norton, Norma Tomlinson, Lee Hirsch, and Edna Mayhall, so next year they should have a much better season. 1051 Sllte H9tlte-Awake IIIMIIIIimMllllllfllMIIIIIMIMMIIMmillMIMMIMIIIIIimMllimMMimilllllllllllMIIIMimillllllMllllimilMIMIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIMMIIIIMIIIMMIIimillllllllimilllMII CHEERLEADERS FRONT ROW (loft to right) Shirley Pedersen. Velma Deschino. Betty Lou Keech. Nancy Warnor. SECOND ROW (left to right) Mildred Makl. Eleanor Parris, Janice Opperman, Nancy Dawson. Hazel Strattman. , 1051 (Ultr Mttte-Aiualu BAND Twirlers: Nancy Galpin. Patricia Daury, Patricia Newton. Loft column: Robert Terrell. Richard Greene. Bruce Hirsch, Margaret Smerlenko, George Coad. Left center column: Rickard Leavenworth. Thomas Kurti. Marjorie Winters. Eugene Makl. Michael Greene, Philip Overton. Righ center colummn: William Haden. Salvatore Geraci Margery Warner, Anne Henderson. James Scott. Richard Rice. Right column: Edward Fawcett. Donald Swainbank. Anna Cronk. Margaret Mackay,Calvin Barwis. This year something new has been added to the ranks of music in W. H. S. Although the band was started last year, this is the first year that any of the members were high school students. The band has played for many different events in the town and sometimes traveled out of town to play. On May Nth they went to Stratford to play in the State Band Festival. All in all. they've had a good year and we hope they keep it up. 1051 ITHiU -Aiualu 000000000000000000I00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 00000 0000 0 00®000000®00000®000000000®0000000®00®00000000000000000000000000000000000000I00000000® 00®0 ®00 ®00000000000 000000000000000000000000000000000 CHORUS FRONT ROW (left to right) Sandra Taylor Nancy Coad, Judith Millor. Joan Wood. Judy Cronk. Marilyn Coey. Deborah Ghiselin. Margaret Mackoy. SECOND ROW (left to right) Ruth King, Mild'ed Makl. Betty Lou Keech. Velma Deschino. Helene Hirsch. Nancy Makl, Edna Mayhall, Nancy Dawson. Mr. Singer. THIRD ROW (left to right) Ronald Hellwinkle, William Davison. Anne Henderson, Philip Frazier, Donald Cole. The high school chorus this year was without the services of the Juniors as they had a conflict with English. On October 26th and 27th, four members. Helene Hirsch, Nancy Dawson, William Davison and Philip Frazier sang in the All State Chorus in Hartford. Our annual Christmas concert was a new idea and it was held in the form of a musical play. On April 6th the chorus went to Danbury to participate in the Choral Festival with other schools in the area. The Housatonic Valley Choral Festival was held in Woodbury on May 3rd. The final appearance of the Woodbury High School Chorus of 1951 will be on Baccalaureate and Graduation nights. 1951 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaataaiaaaaataaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiaaaaaaaa (STjr Wtitr-Autakr MIRROR FRONT ROW (left to right) Deborah Ghiselin. Margaret Smertonko. Lois Benson. Nancy Warnor. Irene Olson. Velma Deschino, Betty Lou Keech. Nancy Dawson. Hazel Strattman, Mary Dineen, Eleanor Parris.’  SECOND ROW (loft to right) Helene Hirsch. Denise Bertrand, Mildred Maid, Helen Munson. Doris-Mae Raymond. Catherine Sugrue. Anne Davison. Anne Henderson. Mr. Tobias. THIRD ROW (left to right) Kenneth Webb. Frank Strong. Karen Hultman, Richard Christian. Eugene Makl, Ronald Hellwinkle. Marilyn Randall, Edwin Olson. The Mirror is the official school newspaper of Woodbury High School. This year with more interest shown, the staff has been able to put out better issues, with more art work than ever before. MIIIIMMIMIMMIIIIIUMIIIIIMIMMIIIIMIIIMIIIMMItMIlllllMIIIIIUIIimillMIIIMIIIMIIIII STjr Ultfte-Awake THE DRAMATIC CLUB FRONT ROW (loft to right) Claire Mireault Mildred Maid. Anno Davison. Patricia Somersot. Shirloy Smith. William Davsion. Hazel Strattman. Velma Deschino. Deborah Ghiselin. Eleanor Parris Anne Henderson. Nancy Makl. SECOND ROW (left to right) Thomas Brownell, Edwin O'Ne'll, Nancy Dawson, Mary Dineen. Nancy Warner. Betty Lou Keech, Judy Cronlc, Margaret Smertenko. Helene Hirsch. Edna Mayhall, James Bouet, Edward Newell, THIRD ROW (left to right) Ronald Hellwinkle. Lloyd Kropp, Donald Foster. Philipp Baumann. Richard Christian. Frank Strong, Eugene Makl. Donald Luf. Edward Eyre. Joel Howley. John Phillips, Harold Somerset. The Dramatic Club, directed by Mr. Smith, has had a very successful year. On March 17th one of the three regional dramatic festivals of secondary schools in Connecticut was held in our own gymnasium. Woodbury’s entry in competition with eight other schools, was Spreading the News by Lady Gregory, which captured first place in this region. Gaining first place in this festival gave us the opportunity of entering the state festival, competition with six other high schools, which was held at Wesleyan College on March 31st. Woodbury got a good rating in the state contest and everyone including the stage hands should be congratulated on the season's record. 195T Site lUtite-Autaktf SPREADING THE NEWS Front row (left to right) Deborah Ghiselin, Eugene Maid, M-ldrcd Maid, Nancy Maid. Second row (left to right) Donald Foster, Lloyd Kropp. Donald Luf, Joseph Scott. William Davison, Philipp Baumann. Woodbury's entry in the State Drama Festival won first place in the district contest held in Woodbury on March 17th. It was a fitting introduction to the public of our new stage facilities. We hope many more similar occasions will follow. 195 X Wute-Aiuaktf F. F. A. FRONT ROW (left to right) Edward Frisbie. Ronald Banks. Robert Cowles. Ronald Hellwinklo, John Peterson, Edward Newell, Edwin Olson, Henry Karrmann, James Nelson. SECOND ROW (left to right) Lester Forst, Robert Robinson, Rickard Leavenworth, Stevon Posick, Bruce Hirsch. Charles Callender. Alfred King. Mr. Ellis Clork, Kenneth Richard. THIRD ROW (left to right) Ralph Bunker, James Lee. Wales Newll. Donald Cole. Howard VanDuzer, Robort Anderson. Robert DuPaul. Abel Lee. Jr. William Fuller, Roland Robbins. Kenneth Webb. 1951 Elj£ AiuaJu' WOODBURY FFA IN 1950-51 The Woodbury F.F.A. chapter opened its seventeenth year with sixteen greenhand and eighteen chapter farmer members. We elected as our President John Peterson Vice-President ............. Robert Cowles Secretary Richard Sterry Treasurer Edward Newell Reporter Ronald Hellwinkle Sentinel ............................................ Edwin Olsen The President's first job was to appoint ten working committees and their chairmen. These committees carried out the program of work which included activities designed to promote better student farming programs, cooperation between the chapter and the town, advancement in degree membership, thrift and businesslike procedure, parliamentary procedure for chapter meetings, and improved month by month scholarship. On July 27 some of us attended the State F.F.A. convention held at the University of Connecticut. At this convention the program for the following year was planned and the annual convention delegates elected. Our chapter won the attendance cup for having the most members present. In September thirty-one of us attended the Eastern States Exposition held in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Kenneth Richards was an alternate for the state dairy judging team. Our first group project was sowing a cover crop on the F.F.A. garden which is on Mr. Tuttle's land. During November we collected four tons of miscellaneous scrap metal which was sold for $105.60. On November 14 our President, John Peterson, was on the welcoming committee for the Seabury Society meeting held in our new auditorium. Each month we award the Farm Youth magazine to the five boys with the highest averages in all school subjects. In December we received a laboratory experiment table for our room; it has a sink with hot and cold running water, two gas outlets and one electric outlet. The 1951 (Eljr HIUte-Amaktf WOODBURY FFA IN 1950-51 (Continued) table measures 3' x 8' to which we have added a six-foot extension. This equipment helps greatly in our classroom studies. In January Mr. Hubert Hubbell of the State Forestry Department started an eight-week course on forest fire fighting. We had eight classes of 90 minutes each. Forty students were enrolled in this course. Three of our F.F.A. members, Ed Frisbie of Roxbury and Walter Harrison and Howard Parsell of Southbury, are C.M.P.A. members. The Annual Father and Son Banquet brought ninety members and guests together for the usual good dinner served by the Homemaking girls in the new school cafeteria. Mr. Eric Hirst, school superintendent, welcomed the group and after the chapter officers had completed their official duties, awards were presented by Adviser Ellis F. Clark to successful candidates. Mr. Frank F. Atwood, WTIC Farm Program Director, was the main speaker. Seventeen members competed at the University of Connecticut on May 4th in the annual Judging Contests. Twenty-one schools were entered and the Woodbury teams, demonstrating marked improvement over past years, placed fifth. Woodbury achieved distinction this year by the naming of Ernest Finch to the American Farmer Degree at the 1950 National F.F.A. Convention in Kansas City. Our adviser Ellis F. Clark was the State F.F.A. representative at this Twenty-third Convention. In 1947 Frank Shepard was named American Farmer. Woodbury is the only Connecticut Chapter with two American Farmers. X95X • min 11 ii ■ 111 ■ 111 i ii i ill ii mu mi iii 11 mi ii i ■ iii ii ii (Eljr UllttU'-AmaUr MMMMMMMMMMM MMMIMMM MMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMI M MMMMMMMMMM MM MMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMI BOYS COOKING SEATED (loft to right) Lostor Forst, Ronold Bonks. Chorles Collendcr. William Fuller. STANDING (left to right) Edward Frisbie. Woles Newell. Abel Lee. Ralph Bunker. Henry Karrmann, Miss Dorothy West. 1051 in it n ii it mim am n mi am •••11111111 •• am • • • a • n n mim 1111111111 iimi 1 iiiiiiiii ••••••••••••• ( J+- Mfcy h H c C.S U? ft u. £_ He W £. Shitty I ■? P i 6 A? ?S6 l9Sr ilhmnTic. d l I I ?3 9 5tltr Wibe -Awake in....iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMMiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMtiiiiiiiiiiMMiiuiiiiiinniiimiiuiiiiuiiiimiiiiiiiimiiimimiiiiiiiiii HOMEMAKING DEPARTMENT FRONT ROW (left to right) Dorothy Thurlow, Judith Miller, Helen Dillon, Helen Munson, Lois Hallock, Miss Dorothy West, Mildred Maid, Paulino Anderson, Claire Mireoult, Lyn Kamorzel, Inez Lewis. SECOND ROW (left to right) Martha Chatfield. Ann Davison. Shirley Mohan. Phyllis Ostrander, Doris-Mae Raymond. Norma Tomlinson. Nancy Bonedict. Dorothy Norton, Irene Olson, Eleanor Parris. THIRD ROW (left to right) Betty Hardisty, Joan Wood. Sandra Lacey. Ruth King. Mario Strattman, Eleanor Brown, Nancy Coad, Sandra Taylor, Catherine Sugrue, Patracia Somerset. 1951 I