Woodbury High School - Warrior Yearbook (Woodbury, CT)

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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?”

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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.

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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.”