Woodbury High School - Warrior Yearbook (Woodbury, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1954 volume:

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Two winters ago, n fell as usual. So again Mr mbs had to write a letter ex-JOning the difficulties that come OAi snow. 0 0 some this may seem a minor J(ja.il, but to us who have seen oirse details build up a cordial, . py, and cooperative community, 9gy show the wisdom and the 9,atness of this man. By doing lself the little tiresome tasks t he might have ordered some-ln else to do, he has inspired us J0h the understanding that noth- d is too petty or too lowly which -Aps to improve the welfare and PH beauty of our school. Now that 1° leave the school, we realize l°it we can have no better ex-JHple for life. could go on and on, but I think u an sum up all I want to say in suother paraphrase of Shakes-are. -ds life is gentle, and the elements po mixed in him that Nature might pjstand up .laid say to all the world, ‘This is if:a man!’ ‘p-Margaret Smertenko, Valedictor-pm, class of 1954, Woodbury High I -----:-------—;---------------— -c s -q at -a is -x 91 US sp in IP sa «sq pa sa -si sa -ji s; sa • S1 pu ap ju jo IS jy M su sa ja sb uc sa •V •0 -u di ST -U et Ui EVELYN BARNES E. SHELDON SMITH EDWARD TOBIAS MRS. ADELINE VENEZIANO WILLIAM WAGNER KENNETH ARMINIO LOUIS BOUCHARD ELLIS F. JOHN D. ALEXANDRA CATHERINE CLARK COOMBS DARROW FLANAGAN MRS. ELIZABETH JONES JAMES KENNY HUGH J. RIPPER CASSELANE ROSE Our Faculty KENNETH ARMINIO_______________________________Teacher of French and Latin Boston College, A.B. MISS EVELYN BARNES_____________________________ Secretary to the Principal Perry School of Business LOUIS BOUCHARD_____________________________________Teacher of Social Studies New Britain Teachers College, B.S. George Peabody Teachers College, M.A. ELLIS F. CLARK_____________________________________Teacher of Vocational Agriculture Massachusetts Agriculture 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 MISS ALEXANDRA DARROW________________________________________Teacher of Art Yale University, School of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts MISS CATHERINE FLANAGAN ______________________ Teacher of Physical Education Arnold College, B.S. MRS. ELIZABETH JONES __________________________________ Teacher of Music New England Conservatory of Music, Bachelor of Music JAMES KENNY_____________________________ Teacher of Mathematics and Science Fairfield University, B.S. HUGH J. RIPPER______________________________________Instructor in Agriculture University of Vermont, B.S. MISS CASSELANE ROSE_________________________________Teacher of Homemahing Farmington State Teachers College, B.S. E. SHELDON SMITH_____________________________________________Teacher of Science Tufts College, B.S. Harvard, Rhode Island College of Education EDWARD TOBIAS.............................................. Teacher of English College of the City of New York, B.S. Teachers College, Columbia, M.A. MRS. ADELINE VENEZIANO ________________________ Teacher of Commercial Subjects New Britain Teachers College, B.S. WILLIAM WAGNER _________________________________Teacher of Physical Education Springfield College, B.S. THIS PAGE IS DEDICATED TO JOHN 0. COO 10S • . . who for twenty-six years has been the devoted principal of Woodbury High School in this building and who has given us guidance that we shall carry throughout life. WIDE AWAKE STAFF—Left to right: Wales Newell, Business Manager; Sandra Taylor, Assistant Art Editor; Patricia Wiles, Art Editor; Anne Henderson, Editor-in-Chief; Margaret Mac-kay. Assistant Editor. Wide Awake Staff Pauline Mildred Anderson “But I don't want to. Chief Librarian 3, 4 Girls State 3 Forums 1, 2 Vanguard 3 Polly is our smallest, but one of our liveliest classmates. She is very helpful .. . friendly . . . mischievous . . . conscientious. She has been an active member of the library staff. “Good things come in small packages. Polly Homemaking 1, 3 Fashion Show 1, 3 Chorus 2 Mirror 3 Leroy H. Baldwin Roy What's going on? FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 Roy is heard throughout the halls, usually on a mission of mischief. Noise-maker . . . tease . . . but humorous. Hard working farmer, he will either run a farm or be a welder in the future. To joke a little, study Uss, is my idea of happiness. Ruth Lillian Bradford Ruthie “You goofed. Homemaking 3, 4 History Club 4 Executive Committee 4 Forums 4 Fashion Show 3, 4 Look out Ruthie just arrived. She is the gal that’s always around when we need her most to cheer us up. Ruthie came to us in her Junior year from Southbury. She has proved herself skillful in Home Economics, loves to cook, and will make a wonderful housewife someday. Trifles make perfection and perfection is no trifle. Eleanor Joyce Brown “El “Gee Homemaking 1, 2, 3, 4 FFA Banquet 1, 2, 3, 4 Fashion Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 2 Ticket Chairman 3 Mirror 3, 4 Correspondence Chairman 2 El loves to cook and has shown this throughout her four years by participating in various banquets and dinners. Friendly . . . good sport . . . modest , . . we have enjoyed her company. Oh, make us happy and you make us good. Joan Grace Christian “Chris” Executive Committee 3 Basketball 2, 3 Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 Homemaking 1, 4 “Lets go!” Cheerleading 2 Prom Committee 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3 Fashion Show 1, 4 Follow the sound of laughter and you will find Joan telling jokes . . . clowning . . . making life merry. Her athletic ability has won many games for W.H.S. Good sportsmanship high-lighted her school days as it will her future. “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Nancy Ellen Coad “Nan” Executive Committee 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 Homemaking 1, 2, 3, 4 “Don’t know, do you?” Dramatic Club 2 Chorus 1 Mirror 4 Fashion Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Nan’s quick wit and playful pranks have brightened many dreary school days. Expert seamstress . . . good cook . . . she is a homemaker with a happy future. “With malice toward none; with charity for all.” “Mickie” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Softball 1 Homemaking 2, 3, 4 Fashion Show 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3 Marilyn Ione Coey “Oh, stop!” Chorus 1, 3, 4 Specialized Girls Chorus 1 All State 4 Mirror 1, 2 History Club 4 Our willing and competent pianist for any function is Mickie. Tearing around in her brother’s “Chevie” is a favorite pastime, especially if it is to buy clothes. She is our class excuse maker and her excuses have often enlivened many an otherwise dull class. “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men.” John Daniel DeLuca “Dee” • “Don’t lose you.” Baseball 4 Dee joined our class in November coming from Port Chester, New York. Although he is a newcomer his comic remarks and easy going ways have made him popular among the seniors. Dee leans toward the Air Force or college next year. “Full well they laughed at his jokes, for many a joke had he.” Robert Eugene DuPaul “Dwpe” “Succulent Executive Committee 4 FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 Here’s a man who has really put his heart into Ag and FFA basketball at W.H.S. He is an excellent farm man. but hopes to join the service after graduation. Dupe’s joking manner and helping hand have made this Oxford boy a welcome member of our class. . “There is no greater reward than that from honest toil. Edward Francis Fawcett “Isch “Aw, come on. Executive Committee 4 Forums 2 FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2 “Ed” is the boy with that mischievous twinkle in his eye and a grin for everyone. He takes great pride in his “Chevie,” especially when chauffeuring the girls. He likes bright-colored shirts and a good hot discussion. He is headed for U-Conn where he hopes to become an engineer. “I am not arguing with you—I am telling you! William Twining Fuller “Bill “Yah? FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 State Farmer Degree 3 Reporter 2, 3 Treasurer 4 Quiet . . . softspokpn . . . self-contained. Bill is an excellent Ag student and has a green Ford pickup which is his prize possession (next to his chickens). He has built up a profitable business for himself with his chicken farm and hopes to make this investment his career. “Silence is the element in which great deeds fashion themselves. “Lee Basketball 2 Assistant Manager 3 Manager 4 Homemaking 4 Fashion Show 4 Dramatic Club 1, 3 Leone Norton Halstead “Oh, for gosh sake s. Chorus 1, 2, 3 History Club 4 Mirror 1, 2, 3, 4 Vanguard 3 Assistant Chief Librarian 3 “Lee” comes to us from Middlebury. Her school work has centered on business training and her spare time on managing the girls’ basketball team. After graduation she hopes to start nurse’s training at Waterbury Hospital where her kindliness and determination will take her far. “If at first you don't succeed try and try again. Anne Estelle Henderson “Hen Executive Committee 1, 2, 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Captain 4 Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 Honor Society 1, 2, 4 From Committee 3 FFA Banquet 3 Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3 Executive Committee 3 Drama Festival Cast 2 History Club 4 Busy as a bee with music, sports, and class activities. Hen has nevertheless remained a top student. Hen’s enthusiasm and dependability have made her a welcome asset to our class. Her horoscope points to college and a career in either music or civil service. “Hitch your wagon to a star' “It is not! Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Specialized Girls’ Chorus 1 Chorus President 3 All State 2, 3, 4 Mirror 1, 2, 3 Co-Editor 4 Wide Awake Editor 4 Magazine Drive Room Chairman 1, 2, 3 Forums 1, 2 Band 1 Milton Hultman “Milt “You ve got me. Baseball 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Festival 3 Dramatic Club 2, 3 Prom Committee 4 Quiet . . . industrious Milt has taken an active part in baseball and dramatics. His easy friendly ways have helped to brighten many a dull lunch hour, and will assure Milt a successful future. “Everything comes to those who can wait. Elaine Edith Hveem “Lain “Hurry up! Homemaking 3, 4 Attractive brunette . . . that’s Elaine. She came to us from Seymour in her Junior year, and her eye for fun and sunny smile have enlivened our class ever since. Elaine plans on entering modeling school, we know she’ll be a success. “A thing of beauty is a joy for ever. Sandra Jeanne Lacey “Sandy “Oh, Mickie! Executive Committee 4 Mirror 1, 2 Homemaking 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3 Fashion Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Here comes our blond and blue-eyed bundle of vivacity. Sandy is very active for one so petite. Her bubbling personality and friendly attitude makes her popular with all students. Sandy plans on furthering her education at Post Business College. “A woman comes to sway mans mind. Fredrick Rickard Leavenworth “Dick” “Hold her Newt, she’s a rarin’.” Executive Committee 4 Drama Festivals 2, 3 Basketball 1 History Club 4 Baseball 1 Band 1 FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 Forums 3, 4 Prom Committee 4 Dramatic Club 2, 3 Always a ready smile and corny joke, that is “Dick.” Most of his spare time is spent working on his Ford or traveling the roads to Southbury. The “T.V. kid” rarely misses a show and gives us a daily report on them while waiting for the bell. A scientist at heart, Dick plans a career in engineering. “ Wit is the salt of conversation.’ Margaret Blakemore Mackay “Mam” Class Secretary 2, 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Softball 2 Manager 1 Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4 Prom Committee 3 Dramatic Club 2, 3 Executive Committee 3 History Club 4 Band 1 “Why not?” Chorus 1, 2, 3 Specialized Girls’ Chorus 1 Chorus Secretary 3 All State 2, 3 Mirror 1, 2, 3 Co-Editor 4 Wide Awake Assistant Editor 4 Forums 1, 2, 3 FFA Banquet 3 Salutatorian A mind for studying and a heart for sports, that is Mam. Participation in practically every extracurricular activity and an interest in the Class of ’55 have taken up her spare time. Her education will be furthered at.college where she is interested in majoring in psychology. Our versatile classmate certainly will go far in any field she may choose. “The mill cannot grind with the water that is past.” Mildred Ann Makl “Millie” Homemaking 1 Fashion Show 1 Cheerleading 1, 2, 3 Co-Captain 4 Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3 Drama Festival Cast 1 “Gads!” Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus Librarian 3 All State 4 Mirror 1, 2, 3, 4 Vanguard Editor 4 Cheerleading, dancing, art, and literature have filled Millie’s days at W.H.S. Her dramatic talent was well displayed in “Spreading the News.” She likes Marines, music, and fun. “The heart has its reasons which reason does not know” Nancy Shirley Makl “Nan” Executive Committee 1, 2, 3 Cheerleading 1, 2, 3 Co-Captain 4 Softball 1, 2 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Vice President 3 Specialized Girls’ Chorus 1, 2 Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3 Executive Committee 2 “Idiot” Drama Festival Cast 1 History Club 4 Mirror 1, 2, 3, 4 Vanguard 3 Assembly Committee 3 Secretary Forums 2 “Dynamo! Dynamite!” is not only a cheer but Nan. Her vivacious personality has added a lot of pep to the cheerleading squad ... to our class . . . and to all of the other things in which she participates. Nan is planning on college and we are sure she will go far. “A man’s reach should exceed his 'grasp, or what’s a heaven for?” Doris May Mason “Dor” “May be” Homemaking 4 Fashion Show 4 Dor is our quiet, pert reserved filter center expert from Middletown. Though we have known her for only half a year, we feel she has been a member of our class. Her future points clearly to a radar position in the Air Force. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you ” % Joan Marie McDonald “Joanie “Bon jour.” Executive Committee 4 Dramatic Club 3 Homemaking 3 Assembly Committee 3 Fashion Show 3 FFA Banquet 3 Parlez-vous francais? Joanie does very well in this subject. Our Waterbury dividend has added spice and life to anything she has been in. Sense of humor . . . congeniality ... her willingness to work will make her a good housewife some day soon. “She that is of merry heart hath a continual feast.” James W. Nelson “Jim” “oh man” Executive Committee 3 FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 Boisterous . . . Casanova . . . good farmer as his work in Ag has proven. Now in the Naval Reserve Jim plans to become a full fledged member of that club next year. Tease . . . lively grin accompanying his playful antics have really sold us on this future lad in blue. “Bell bottom trousers, coat of navy blue.” Wales Adams Newell “Wimpy” “AH righty.” Class Vice President 1, 3, 4 FFA 1, 2, 3 Class Treasurer 2 President 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Prom Committee 3, 4 Captain 4 Wide Awake Business Manager 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Marshal 3 We will all remember our lanky class member Wimp, who this year set the basketball high scoring record. Outstanding Ag student . . . cheery grin . . a willingness to help . . . speed jeep . . . original excuses . . . are all of his well known characteristics. “Tis only noble to be good.” Robert Donald Robinson “Robbie” “La de da!” FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 FFA Reporter 4 Full of pep . . ball of fire . . . outdoor man, that’s our Robbie. Infectious smile, fun-loving jokester . . . magnetic personality . . have made Robbie everyone’s friend. Robbie will either work in a dairy or be of service to Uncle Sam. No matter what he does, Robbie will keep his smile. “If any would not work, neither should he eat.” John Joseph Schieffer, Jr. Jack” “Yeah . . . that right.” FFA 1, 2, 3 Jack . . our “real gone” bopster with his peg pants, white bucks and bop hat has struck a downbeat of friendliness, reserve, neat dress, and mild manners. These have made him not only one of the more colorful but “the-more-we-see-him-the-better-we-like-him” seniors. Jack’s convertible has been the official trolley of the Senior class, with him a responsible driver at the wheel. “Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned.” Joseph Martin Scott, Jr. “Joe” Class President 2, 3, 4 Executive Committee 1 Prom Committee Chairman 4 Assistant Chairman 3 Chorus 1 Band 1 “Pretty nifty.” Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3 President 3 Drama Festival Cast 1 History Club Vice President 4 Mirror 2, 3 Give him a gavel, a rostrum and a money-making proposition and Joe is at it again. Under his leadership our class has prospered. A mind of his own, outspoken personality, and keen business sense acquired through his “famous” flagstone business have made this politician an excellent candidate for a school of business administration. “The almighty dollar, that great object of my devotion.” Margaret Ann Smertenko “Ribbit” Class Vice President 2 Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4 Softball 1 Manager 2, 3, 4 Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3 Executive Committee 2, 3 Student Director New England Festival 3 “Come on, kids.” Band 1 History Club 4 Mirror 1, 2, 3, 4 Magazine Drive Chairman 4 Assistant Chairman 3 Girls’ State 3 Forums 2, 3, 4 Valedictorian Ribbit, our valedictorian, has been active in nearly all the extracurricular activities, basketball and the “Mirror” her chief interest. Noisy . . . fun-loving . . . bouncing through the halls spouting French or Shakespeare is Rib’s favorite way of spending her time. Rib will bide her time in college next year. “What one does, one does well.” Marion Anna Stafstrom “Cokie Homemaking 4 Fashion Show 4 C—Came from Watertown 0— Of fun and enthusiastic supporter K—Keen sense of humor 1— In many activities E—Easy to know “Oh Tonnie Mirror 4 FFA Banquet 4 These all spell Cokie one of our future Senior secretaries heading for a successful career. “She that is of merry heart hath a continual feast. Mildred Sarah Stafstrom “Tonnie'' “Coke Homemaking 4 Mirror 4 Fashion Show 4 FFA Dinner 4 Tonnie is just one heaping tablespoon of a pleasing smile, sunny personality, pert nose, quick wit, sincerity, friendliness and industry. Although she has a Watertown heritage, nevertheless we feel we’ve known her all our lives. “Gratitude is the memory of the heart. Marie Edna Strattman “Ree Ree “Oh, beans. Homemaking 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3 Fashion Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Mirror 1, 2, 3, 4 FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 Ree Ree has an everlasting supply of vitality, originality, artistic talent, and witty remarks that keep her classmates constantly in stitches. Her homemaking ability and typing skill will make her a congenial secretary and an excellent homemaker. Her future heads toward AEtna. “Share and share alike. Sandra Mae Taylor “Sandy Homemaking 1 Fashion Show 1 Chorus 1, 2, 3 History Club 4 Mirror 2, 3 “Never mind. Vanguard Assistant Editor 3, 4 Wide Awake Assistant Art Editor 4 Library Staff 2, 3, 4 FFA Banquet 3 Reserve plus quietness plus friendliness plus mathematical talent equals Sandy our conscientious, sincere, and helpful classmate who is headed for a successful nursing career. “There is a reason for everything. Robert George Terrell “Bob” Class President 1 Class Treasurer 3, 4 Prom Committee 3 “Oh, yeah?” Chorus 1 FFA 1 Dramatic Club 2 15 watts diligence . . . 100 watts live wire interest in radio ... 80 volts magnetic personality . . . and % ohm resistance to the opposite sex. Bob has produced a steady current of friendliness throughout his 4 light years stay at the, W.H.S. power plant. He hopes to complete his circuit in the field of radio. “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Patricia Ann Wiles “Pat” Class Secretary 1, 4 Executive Committee 2, 3 Basketball 1 Softball 1 Homemaking 1, 2, 3, 4 Fashion Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Correspondence Chairman 3 Forum 2 “Number, please.” FFA Banquet 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 2 Chorus 1 Mirror Technical Editor 4 Prom Committee 4 Wide Awake Art Editor 4 Magazine Drive Room Chairman 4 You not only get your number, but any other little service thftf Pat can do to help you. Operator . . . artist . . . dress designer . . . seamstress. Congenial, responsible, neat, modest, all describe our model secretary. “That action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest number.” ...Our Favorites CAR_______________________________________________________________Ford TEACHER_______________________________________________Mr. Martin SUBJECT___________________________________________________________Math PASTIME ______________________________________________________ Dancing SPORT_______________________________________________________Basketball ACTRESS___________________________________________________________Jane Russell ACTOR____________________________________________________Jimmy Stewart SINGER________________________________________________Perry Como MAGAZINE ________________________________________________________ Life ORCHESTRA ________________________________________________Guy Lombardo CLASS FLOWER_________________________________________________Carnation CLASS COLORS_______________________________________Wine and White CLASS MOTTO___________________________ “Wisdom is better than wealth” Secretary JUDITH EVANS Junior Class President ROBERT HARRISON Vice President DAVID JEFFERSON T reasurer HARRY HICOCK Front row, left to right: Ann Paul, Helen Computzzi, Loretta DeLuca, Marilyn Dodge, Harry Hicock, David Jefferson, Robert Harrison, Judith Evans, Carolyn Creighton, Nancyellen Galpin, Doris Munson, Lorraine Platt. Second row: Michael Greene, Peter Merrill, Jon Porter, Richard Rice, Douglas Carlson, Thomas Kurti, Janette Parsell, Sara Daniels, Justine Cartwright, Gail Miller, George Sporie, David Smith, Joseph McCarthy, Lester Markham, Bruce Spear. Secretary JUDITH ATWOOD Sophomore Class President RICHARD VanDUZER Vice President NANCY STRONG T reasurer JOHN COOMBS First row, left to right: Louise Olson, Sylvia Hirsch, Nancy Woodward, Helen Clark, Marjorie Winters, Judith Atwood, Harold Cole, Richard VanDuzer, John Coombs, Nancy Strong, Sandra Keilty, Joyce MacDonald, Lois Strattman. Second row: Elizabeth Reynolds, Mildred Uranus, Thalia Anderson, Ruth Gruber. Lois McDonald, Barbara Terrell, Marsha Sprague, Phyllis Leavenworth, Carol Swift Eleanor Butkus, Diane Sugrue, Barbara Weasa. Third row: Peter Butkus, Russell Gavitt, Robert Wiles, Donald Swainbank, Richard Greene, Richard Rhoades, Salvatore Geraci, Charles Whitcomb, Peter Rossiter, Philip Overton, George Coad. Fourth row: Robert Start, William Creedon, Scott Krueger, Donald Robinson, William Bracken, Marshall Theriault, Myron Benson, James Scott. Freshman Class President ERNEST MAZAIKA Vice President JANIS PLATT Secretary JOANNE GERRISH Front row, left to right: Mary Jane Newell, Alice Beardsley, Dollyanne Carrington, Betty Clark, Vykiena King, Jerone Gerrish, Ernest Mazaika, Janis Platt, Joanne Gerrish, Marguerite Edwards, Clara Hallock, Susan Burrows, Helen Scherer, Anna Cronk. Second row: Robert Tyler, Joseph DeBiase, Robert Eipper, Walter Bracken, James Robinson, Heather Nunn, Lynn Parker, Angelina Geraci, Penelope Kent, Shirley Petitt, Sandra Bertrand, Marc Schumacher, Francis Reing, Garwin Hardisty, William Drakely. Third row: Karl Krueger, Robert Smith, Charles Frisbie, James Lango, Donald Anderson, Robert Crownshaw, Gerard Heslin, Allan Raymond, Richard Bouet, Lee Taylor. Treasurer JERONE GERRISH HISTORY— Freshmen ‘50 51 QLuaSSOLpaJ q SoPHOMORt OFFICERS PflESlOtruT---5oe Sooti- U� CE PRESlOfcAn_ doLr aret S EClitTBftK_Srt ijrK Class Gifts Polly Anderson______________________________________________a job selling magazines for the Curtis Publishing Company Leone Halstead_________________________________a watch to aid her in her nursing career Joan Christian____________________________________________________________a Country Kitchen Pie James Nelson_____________________________________________this bulldozer to go with his dreams Sandra Lacey______________________________________________________________ this Ferguson tractor Mildred Makl________________________________________________a floor plan for her future home Joan McDonald________________________________________________a ticket to Germany Edward Fawcett___________________________________________________a car with a life-time motor Robert DuPaul_______________________________________________a contract to lift weights on T.V. Nancy Makl__________________________________________________a soapbox to remind her of P.D. Joseph Scott___________________________________________________________________________a gavel Rickard Leavenworth-------------------these car parts so he can get his car back together Ruth Bradford--------------------------------------------this diamond to go vith her dream Margaret Smertenko-------a contract to work at Ml. Palmar Observatory after college Donald Creighton ------------------------ a mop to help him in his hitch in the Navy Jack Schieffer-----------------a Naval career as shiny as his shoes have always been Nancy Coad .................................................... a 1954 Mercury Marion Stafstrom ------------------------------------------------------- an unbreakable pencil Mildred Stafstrom---------------------------------an automatic typewriter to aid her in her secretarial career LeRoy Baldwin ----------------------------------------------- this welder s torch Robert Terrell-----------------------------------these pliers to start him as an electrician John DeLuca--------------------------------------------------------contract to be a T.V. comedian Doris Mason --------------------------------------------------- this miniature radar screen Elaine Hveem-------------------------------------------a chance to model for Vogue Eleanor Brown--------------------------------------------------this cook book for experts only Marie Strattman --------------------- these two little robins to remind her of Roland Robert Robinson----------------a car that automatically travels to Chestnut Tree Hill Wales Newell____________this star to remind him of his success in basketball and Ag William Fuller___________________________________________some “Grow ’um Fast” Chicken Feed Milton Hultman____________this putty knife to scrape the rubber off Mountain Road Marilyn Coey______________________________________the record of “The Bell Bottom Blues” Patricia Wiles______________________________this record of “Johnny is the Boy for Me” Sandra Taylor__________________________________________________a driver’s license Marney Mackay________________a Confederate flag to remind her of JEFFERSON Davis Anne Henderson____________________________________________________________a pack of Adams gum Last Will and Testament Juniors Justine Cartwright __________________________________________________________ life Carolyn Creighton -------------------------- a pack of gum that’s never empty Loretta DeLuca-------------hunting license so she can go to New Hampshire too Nancy Galpin--------------------------------------a fellow she can call her own Janette Parsell-----------------------------------------------------more modesty Douglas Carlson-------------------------------------------“Romeo’s” balcony Dave Jefferson------------------------------company when the Seniors are gone Lester Markham______________________________________________a dale with Leone Jon Porter-----------------------------------------------ticket to New Mexico Lorraine Platt________________________________________________________more bleach Howard Brown-------------------reminder that there are 180 days in the school year Helen Computzzi______________________________________________________________bobby pins Peter Merrill---------------------------------------------------------another star Dick Rice____________________________________________ private cigarette machine Marilyn Dodge______________________another chance with that Senior from Terryville Gail Miller----------another back seat to eat her lunch in when that senior is gone Mike Greene_____________________________________________position as pivot man Harry Hicock____________________________pair of six-shooters and ten-gallon hat Mike Holleran_____________________handle-bar mustache to go with his side burns Tommy Kurd_________________________trip to the Rio Grande to find his hot tamale Joe McCarthy___________________________________________________________________pep Sally Daniels___________________________________________________________initiative Judy Evans____________________________________________________________independence Doris Munson________________________________________________________________energy John Jaeger______________________a private secretary to take care of his homework David Smith_____________________________________________________________a new car Bruce Spear____________________________________________a girl he can hang on to George Sporie___________________________chance at something he hasn’t done yet John Vaszauskas______________________________chance to be Superman for a day Ann Paul ________________________________permanent membership at W. H. S. Bob Harrison_____________________________better luck with his class next year Arline Cone_________________________________________success in her acting career Sophomores Betsy Anderson_________________________________________________________________volume Judy Atwood________________________________________________________________a Radcliff scholarship Eleanor Butkus___________________________________someone to appreciate her smile Helen Clark_______________________________________________________a date with Julius Ruth Gruber______________________________________________________a hearty laugh Sylvia Hirsch__________________________________________________policy of containment Phyllis Leavenworth______________________________________________good posture Lois MacDonald_________________________________________________Joan’s French accent Joyce McDonald___________________________________________________Danny’s curls Patty Newton_________________________________star billing at the Southbury Playhouse Louise Olson_________________________________________________position as head librarian Libby Reynolds___________________________________title: “Sweetheart of W. H. S.” Peggy Sabot___________________________________ a putty knife to remove the make-up Marsha Sprague_______________________________________________emotional control Lois Strattman______________________________________________________________sweetness Nancy Strong________________title: “Most Versatile Girl in the Sophomore Class!” Diane Sugrue___________________________________chance on Ted Mack’s Amateur Hour Carol Swift__________________________________________________steadier love life Barbara Terrell_________________________________________________some aggressiveness Mildred Uranus___________________________________something to do besides study Barbara Weasa____________________dungarees that she doesn’t have to be sewed into Marjorie Winters_____________________________________free transportation to Waterbury Nancy Woodward______________________________________________« recording of her laugh Myron Benson____________________________________________________some help on the farm William Bracken__________________________________more studious students like him Pete Butkus_____________________________________a car so he can save the shoe leather George Coad______________________________________________________a Driver s Manual John Coombs________________________________________________________nickname “Zippy” Billy Creedon ________________________________________________________________ height Russell Gavitt_______________________a way to get out from beneath that big thumb Sal Geraci______________________________________________position on the varsity team Dick Greene_____________________________________________________________« manly voice Scott Krueger____________________________________a peace pact with Mr. Tobias Ralph Leavenworth____________________a helping hand with all the work he’s missed Philip Overton ---------------------------------------------------------- deflation Dick Rhoades____________________________________________a word to the wise is sufficient Donald Robinson____________________________________ bar of soap to wash out his mouth Peter Rossiter_______________something to let him know that school begins at 9:00 Jimmy Scott_____________________________something to defend himself from the harem Robert Start___________________________________________________________________stilts Donald Swainbank__________________________________________ understudy for Alan Ladd Marshall Thierault___________________________________________________________physique Dick VanDuzer_____________________________________________________a freckle counter Bob Wiles_________appreciation for his fine work as manager of the basketball team Sandra Keilty_________________________________________receptionist for Scott Services Freshmen Alice Beardsley ____ Sandra Bertrand ---- Susan Burrows ______ Dollyanne Carrington Betty Clark_________ Anna Cronk _________ Angelina Geraci Clara Hal lock _____ Penny Kent__________ Vykiena King-------- Mary Jane Newell____ Heather Nunn________ Lyn Parker ......... Shirley Pettit______ Janis Platt_________ Helen Scherer_______ Jeff Ball___________ NAthan Booth _______ Dick Bouet__________ Walter Bracken______ Robert Crownshaw____ Joseph DeBiase______ Bill Drakeley ______ Robert Eipper_______ Charles Frisbie_____ Jerry Gerrish_______ Garwin Hardisty ____ Gerald Heslin_______ Albert Jackson _____ Karl Krueger _______ James Lango ________ Ernest Mazaika______ Allan Raymond_______ Francis Reing ______ Jimmy Robinson ..... Marc Schumacher Robert Smith _______ Lee Taylor__________ Robert Tyler_______ Edward Walauskas Joanne Gerrish_____ Marion Miller ..... Donald Anderson____ Marguerite Edwards . Billy Weed__________ __________________________________________a microphone ____________________________________________________respect ____________________________________________________silence ________________________________________________ editorship _________________________________________reducing pills _________________________________paintbrush and palette __________________________________chance to sing the blues _________________________________________________popularity ____________________________________________________reserve ______________________________________________________poise _____________________position as star forward next year ____________________________________________a candid mirror ___________________________________________________maturity ____________________________________________________shampoo _____________________________ wings to go with the halo _____________________________________________________spirit ___ a continuous playing record of all his wise remarks ____________________________________________ a tutor ____________________________________________________modesty _________________________________________success in F. F. A. ___________________another chance with that Sophomore __________________________a bull-heifer from the F. F. A. ............................................ masculinity ____________________________ chance to pose for a Toni ad ______________________________his big brother s success __________________________his sister’s way with the girls ____________________________________a girl his own height _____________________right company to hang around with ___________________someone to help him over the hurdles _________________________________________a civil tongue ____________position as head usher at the State Theater _____________________something to get his class on the ball ______________________________someone to laugh at his jokes ____________________________________________a hair cut _________________his big brother s way with the women _____________________________ his own science laboratory __________________________a ride to the basketball games _________________________________________a private safe ____________________________________more Freshmen like him _______________________________________a girl companion .................................. a stage of her awn _______________________ a one-way ticket to Middlebury _______________________________chartered bus to Woodbury -----------------------------------------grown-up voice ______title “One of the 5 Best-Dressed Boys in W.H.S.” i Faculty Mr. Arminio---------------------------------a garage of his own on 33 Revere Street Mr. Tobias---------------------------------------------------------------------a rostrum Mr. Smith----------------------------a Senior English Nobel Literature Prize winner Mr. Coombs-----------------------------------------------------a soundproof office Mr. Clark----------------------------------------many more successful years at W.H.S. Mr. Ripper-------------------------------- title “Outstanding ‘Father’ of the Year” Mr. Wagner ----------------------------------------- basketball league championship Miss Flanagan------------------------------------------another “fair” basketball season Mrs. Veneziano-------- more topflight business students to replace this year’s Seniors Mr. Kenny-----------------------------------permanent position on the W.H.S. faculty Mr. Bouchard -------------------------------------------- an interview with McCarthy Mrs. Jones------------------------------------------------some basses that can sing Miss Rose................................................. some co-operative students Miss Darrow--------------------------------------------- more recruits for her art class Miss Barnes..................................... our best wishes for her happiness Junior Class--------------------------------------------------------------------ambition Sophomore Class------------------------------------------------------------- tranquility Freshmen Class ----------------------------------------------------------------- manners The Lunchroom ...................................................... a CARE package Pete Lane.......................................... a two week vacation in Hawaii Irv Raymond-------------------------------handbook for the “man behind the badge” Don Terrell--------------------------------- chance to write a book entitled “How Three Janitors Do the Work of Ten” U)Kfi ru IjoiMUj 'I?.. Jouvvj d. 7)oa j Tri- 'AjO um-p ounxxj 3 4UrrvjL ViJuciXjlsl xtnriAj OhjLJL V9T p nswu Q X'H) '1) 4 Class Poll MOST POPULAR Marney Mackay Joe Scott, Jr. MOST ATTRACTIVE Elaine Hveem Jack Schieffer MOST STUDIOUS Margaret Sinertenko Bill Fuller MOST TALENTED Anne Henderson Joe Scott, Jr. MOST SERIOUS Sandra Taylor Bill Fuller MOST POLITE Leone Halstead and Sandra Taylor Jack Schieffer MOST HUMOROUS Marilyn Coey and Joan Christian Dick Leavenworth MOST INQUISITIVE Mildred Stafstrom and Marion Stafstrom Eddie Fawcett MOST MISCHIEVOUS Polly Anderson Roy Baldwin MOST GULLIBLE Leone Halstead Donald Crieghton MOST STUBBORN Nancy Makl Robert DuPaul MOST TALKATIVE Nancy Makl Joe Scott, Jr. MOST ANGELIC Sandra Taylor Milton Hultman MOST MODEST Pat Wiles Bill Fuller MOST DEPENDABLE Anne Henderson Joe Scott, Jr. MOST INDUSTRIOUS Margaret Smertenko and Joan Christian Joe Scott, Jr. CLASS CLOWN Ruth Bradford Roy Baldwin CLASS PEST Nancy Makl Roy Baldwin CLASS OPTIMIST Sandy Lacey Joe Scott, Jr. CLASS PESSIMIST Nancy Makl Eddie Fawcett CLASS EXCUSE MAKER Marilyn Coey Wales Newell QUIETEST Sandra Taylor Bill Fuller NOISIEST Nancy Makl Roy Baldwin FRIENDLIEST Marion Stafstrom and Mildred Stafstrom and Marney Mackay Wales Newell SMOOTHEST LINE Leone Halstead Bob Terrell TEACHERS PET Margaret Smertenko Joe Scott, Jr. and Milton Hultman TEACHERS PROBLEM Nancy Makl Roy Baldwin BEST ATHLETE Anne Henderson Wales Newell LAZIEST Marilyn Coey Roy Baldwin CUTEST Sandy Lacey Robert Robinson BEST DRESSEu Pat Wiles Jack Schieffer BEST DANCER Mildred Makl Joe Scott, Jr. BEST SPORT Nancy Coad Wales Newell BIGGEST FLIRT Ruth Bradford James Nelson BIGGEST BLUFFER Mildred Makl Roy Baldwin and Eddie Fawcett and Wales Newell BIGGEST TEASE Ruth Bradford Roy Baldwin MOVIE FIEND Pat Wiles Milton Hultman MOST ABSENTMINDED Mildred Makl Dick Leavenworth SHYEST Sandra Taylor Bill Fuller MOST VERSATILE Anne Henderson Wales Newell and Joe Scott, Jr. WOMEN HATER William Fuller MAN HATER Margaret Smertenko MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Marney Mackay Joe Scott, Jr. FIRST TRIP TO ALTAR Ruth Bradford Dick Leavenworth DID MOST FOR CLASS Marney Mackay Joe Scott, Jr. OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE Janis Platt Bob Harrison Varsity Basketball Front row, left to right: Philip Overton, Richard VanDuzer, Richard Bouet, James Scott. Back row: Russell Cavitt, Assistant Manager; James Lango, Jon Porter, Wales Newell, David Jefferson, Gerard Heslin, Robert Wiles, Manager; William Wagner, Coach. LEAGUE RECORD 10—2 SEASON RECORD 12—6 Woodbury 6oT'. Wins, 58 To 45; Newell Excell Crxici 1 L°01! Can Vi oodbury ver Wa-V) New- 5? looke .jiSL. NewelVs Hoop Decides Thriller Woodbury Jut. —A. field goal by Newell Just Before the buzzer ended actio gave Woodbury HighlL, a 4845 victory over Washington We They Litchfield 42 91 Abbott Tech. 32 52 Morris 37 25 New Milford .....52 31 Bethel 49 38 Watertown ...51 58 Alumni . 49 30 Washington 46 45 Abbott Tech. 41 64 Morris 55 40 New Milford _ 46 42 Hawley 43 42 Thomaston 40 51 Bethel 47 43 Watertown 58 46 Washington 54 30 Thomaston 40 55 Hawley 49 39 Putnam (Tourney) 34 42 Junior Varsity Front row, left to right: William Drakely, John Coombs, Salvatore Geraci, Jerone Gerrish. Back row: Russell Gavitt, Assistant Manager; Richard Greene, Michael Greene, Richard Van-Duzer, Gerard Heslin, Richard Bouet, Robert Wiles, Manager; William Wagner, Coach. Front row, left to right: Marilyn Coey, Margaret Mackay, Anne Henderson, Captain; Nancy Coad, Margaret Smertenko. Second row: Gail Miller, Assistant Manager; Nancy Woodward, Janette Parsell, Nancy Strong, Mary Jane Newell, Judith Atwood, Lois Strattman, Elizabeth Reynolds, Catherine Flanagan, Coach; Leone Halstead, Manager. Third row: Joyce MacDonald, Shirley Petitt, Barbara Terrell, Alice Beardsley, Sylvia Hirsch, Janis Platt, Vykiena King, Susan Burrows, Penelope Kent, Helen Scherer, Sandra Bertrand, Lynn Parker, Loretta DeLuca, Anna Cronk. Varsity They 23 17 17 23 50 5 38 23 37 26 4 44 17 34 34 SEASON RECORD 13—2 We Thomaston__________________40 Morris ____________________58 Terryville ________________46 Alumnae ___________________31 Newtown .................. 24 New Milford................30 Litchfield_________________39 Morris_____________________49 Newtown __________________ 32 Thomaston _________________45 Terryville_________________51 Litchfield _______________ 66 New Milford________________43 Bethel ____________________38 Bethel ....................37 CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Marsha Sprague, Marjorie Winters, Judy Evans, Mildred Makl, Nancy Makl, Sara Daniels, Sandra Keilty, Patricia Newton. Front row. Sophomores, left to right: Marjorie Winters, Judith Atwood, Nancy Reynolds. Second row. Seniors: Margaret Mackay, Margaret Smertenko, Anne Henderson. Third row. Juniors: Judith Evans, Justine Cartwright, Sara Daniels, Thomas Kurti. These students are given recognition for their ability to maintain an average of ninety or above for one school year. Each receives an appropriate medal the first year he attains this high scholastic goal. Honor Students Chorus The Chorus, one of our many extracurricular activities, is the answer to the students desire for a connection with the music world. Only able to meet twice a week, they became competent enough to give a Christmas and a spring concert under the direction of the Music Supervisor, Mrs. Jones in which they sang such selections as: “0 Divine Redeemer,” “America—Our Heritage,” “Ain’t-a That Good News,” and “Country Style.” Front row, left to right: Marilyn Coey, Nancy Makl. Anne Henderson, Louise Olson, Diane Sugrue, Lois McDonald. Janette Parsell, Marilyn Dodge, Nancyellen Galpin, Ann Paul, Barbara Weasa, Barbara Terrell, Sylvia Hirsch. Second row: Mildred Makl, Elizabeth Jones, Director; Heather Nunn, Susan Burrows, Patricia Newton, Penelope Kent, Angelina Geraci, Marguerite Edwards, Lynn Parker, Shirley Petitt, Alice Beardsley, Clara Hallock. Third row: Richard Rhoades, John Coombs, Dollyanne Carrington, Joanne Gerrish, Francis Reing, Ernest Mazaika, Allan Raymond, William Drakely, Jerone Gerrish, Lee Taylor. Front row, left to right: Elaine Hveem, Ruth Bradford, Nancy Coad, Joan Christian, Marilyn Coey, Patricia Wiles, Miss Casselane Rose, Instructor; Marie Strattmen, Eleanor Brown, Sandra Lacey, Marion Stafstrom, Mildred Stafstrom, Leone Halstead. Second row: Diane Sugrue, Lois Strattman, Joyce MacDonald, Marilyn Dodge, Nancyellen Gal pin, Carolyn Creighton, Janette Parsell, Loretta DeLuca, Doris Mason, Helen Clark, Gail Miller, Eleanor Butkus, Barbara Weasa. Third row: Marguerite Edwards, Lynn Parker, DoUyanne Carrington, Vykiena King, Betty Clark, Shirley Petitt. Homemaking First row, left to right: Rickard Leavenworth, Leroy Baldwin. Peter Rossiter, Sentinel; Robert Robinson, Reporter; William Fuller, Treasurer; Robert Harrison, Vice President; Wales Newell, President; Bruce Spear, Secretary; Robert DuPaul, James Nelson. Second row: Ellis Clark, Instructor; Robert Start, Donald Robinson, Peter Butkus, Michael Hoi-loran, Myron Benson, John Jaeger, George Sporie, William Bracken, Charles Whitcomb, Karl Krueger. Hugh Ripper, Instructor. Third row: Jon Porter, William Creedon, James Robinson, Walter Bracken, Joseph DeBaise, Robert Crownshaw, James Lango, Harold Cole, Charles Frisbie, Robert Eipper, Marshall Theriault, George Coad. The Woodbury Chapter of the Future Farmers of America opened its nineteenth year with thirty-seven members; fourteen greenhands, twenty-two chapter farmers, and one state farmer. The Executive Committee arranged a program of work which included thirty-two activities in seven fields of effort: Special Events, Recreation, Scholarship, Earning and Saving, Supervised Farming, Co-operative Activity, and Community Service. They held their Twentieth Annual Banquet on March 10, 1954. Robert Harrison served as toastmaster. Walter Jacoby, state F.F.A. advisor, and William Nolan, superintendent of schools, were guest speakers. The following beys received awards at the banquet: Chapter Star Farmer, Wales Newell; Soil and Water Management, William Fuller; Dairy Management, Ralph Leavenworth; Public Speaking, Waiter Bracken; Poultry, John Vaszauskas; Leadership, Wales Newell; Records and Accounts, Walter Bracken, William Creedon, John Vaszauskas, and William Fuller. Mr. Stiiart Lane and Mr. Fredrick Strong received the Honorary Chapter Farmer pin. Michael Holloran, John Jaeger, Wales Newell, Robert Harrison, James Nelson, and William Creedon, participated in the W.T.I.C. Farm Youth Program. The F.F.A. boys were called out for eight fires this year, six of them were local brush fires. They had two out of town fires, one in Naugatuck, the other in Southbury. Front row, left to right: Peter Butkus, Michael Holloran, Robert Harrison, Manager; Robert Robinson, Nancy Coad, Scorekeeper; Robert DuPaul, Hugh Ripper, Coach; Harold Cole, John Jaeger, Assistant Manager; Bruce Spear, Ellis Clark, Advisor; Peter Rossiter. Second row: Joseph DeBiase, James Robinson, Marshall Theriault, Donald Robinson, George Coad. William Bracken, Rickard Leavenworth, Myron Benson, William Fuller. The F.F.A. basketball team, coached by Mr. Ripper and Mr. Clark, had a successful season. Left to right: Ellis Clark, Instructor; William Bracken, Myron Benson, Hugh Rinper, Instructor; Karl Krueger, William Creedon, Walter Bracken. These boys participated in the third Annual Horticultural Contest held at the University of Connecticut in October. Due to circumstances beyond our control these bats and balls must stand alone on this page. The day group pictures were taken was too soon to determine a team or even prospective candidates. Editor s-in-Chiej Margaret Mackay Anne Henderson Make-up Editor Margaret Smertenko Technical Editor Patricia Wiles Circulation Faculty Advisor Leone Halstead Mr. Edward Tobias Front row, left to-right: Nancy Coad. Eleanor Brown, Patricia Wiles, Mildred Makl, Nancy Makl. Margaret Mackay, Edward Tobias, Advisor; Anne Henderson, Margaret Smertenko, Leone Halstead, Marie Strattman, Mildred Stafstrom, Marion Stafstrom. Second row: Richard VanDuzer, Richard Rhoades, Marjorie Winters, Nancy Strong, Peter Merrill, Judith Evans, Sara Daniels, Janette Parsell, Justine Cartwright, Judith Atwood, Sandra Keilty, Donald Swainbank. Third row: Susan Burrows, Penelope Kent, Dollyanne Carrington, Helen Scherer, Janis Platt, Joanne Gerrish, Sandra Bertrand, Anna Cronk. THE MIRROR is our W.H.S, newspaper, published bi-weekly by the students. This year the staff met each deadline faithfully and the student body appreciated reading the news before it had become history. President David Jefferson Vice President Joseph Scott Secretary-Treasurer Advisor Judith Atwood Mr. Louis M. Bouchard Front row, left to right: David Smith, Ruth Bradford, Leone Halstead, Sandra Taylor, Margaret Mackay, David Jefferson, Judith Atwood, Joseph Scott, Louis Bouchard, Advisor; Margaret Snier-tenko, Anne Henderson, Nancy Makl, Marilyn Dodge. Second row: Janis Platt, Penelope Kent, Heather Nunn. Marjorie Winters, Harry Hicock, Douglas Carlson, Thomas Kurti, Michael Greene, Thalia Anderson, Carol Swift, Anna Cronk, Susan Burrows. Third row: Lee Taylor, William Drakely, Donald Swain bank. Richard Creene, John Coombs, Philip Overton. Answering the need to discuss the domestic and world situation, the History Club was formed this year. Their regular meetings have included round-table discussions dealing with the problem of West German rearmament and the justification of the existence of the U.N. The latter discussion prompted a trip through the U.N. building in New York City. Among the club’s projects this year have been sponsorship of the Fifth Annual Talent Show and sending school books to Mr. Israel who is now the principal of a high school in the Virgin Islands. They also combined business with pleasure in sponsoring an old-fashioned box supper. PROM COMMITTEE Seated, left to right: Milton Hultman, Robert Harrison, Bruce Spear, Wales Newell. Standing, front row: Eleanor Brown, Sara Daniels, Judith Evans, Rickard Leavenworth, Joan Christian. Standing, hack row: David Jefferson, Joseph Scott, Chairman; Patricia Wiles. The Prom Committee is elected annually from the Junior and Senior classes to plan and decorate for the spring formal. What Makes a Graduate? An answer has been given a need. Last fall the taxpayers of our town voted to build a new high school building. The need for space and more efficient facilities necessitated construction. Improved classroom surroundings and efficient equipment will soon make attending school a much more pleasant and enriched experience. But how far beyond these gains does a new school plant function in the shaping of a graduate? The building itself has the least to do in shaping a future citizen. True, it may provide pleasanter surroundings and make the student’s attitude toward school more favorable. More important than the building itself are the facilities it houses which enable instructors to supplement their courses and widen the scope of instruction. An example of this, is the provision of adequate equipment for each student. Still more important than the building or its facilities in preparing the future citizen are the instructors themselves. Great deeds are done by men, and these men are influenced by other men. not buildings. Here lies the essence of molding our future citizen! It is up to each instructor to determine that the facilities are used in a way most valuable to the student. It is up to him to present his course in a way most beneficial to his student. It is up to him to approach his subject honestly and present it honestly. It is up to him to induce and expand the qualities in his students such as discipline of the mind in regard to study, good conduct, open-mindedness in dealing with people as well as a subject, and, most important, the ability to see a problem clearly and be able to think it through. Socially, our future citizen is shaped by his classmates but he is educated by his teachers. Therefore, our class, being the last to graduate from this venerable building feels that we have not been unduly handicapped. The faculty and administration of our high school, because they have overcome the difficulties of space and facilities which have confronted them, have shown us that it is the instructor, not the building that best develops the most highly acceptable graduate. We feel that they have led us in such a way that we are fully prepared to face the years ahead. They have done their part in shaping us. Now it is our turn to prove to them that any school is judged by its graduates, not its building. A. H. A LITHOGRAPHED Ci(fConr(H€lcCe YEARBOOK DALLAS • TEXAS