Woodbury High School - Warrior Yearbook (Woodbury, CT)

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®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

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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

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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