Woodbury High School - Warrior Yearbook (Woodbury, CT)

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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

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(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