Woodstock Academy - Spire Yearbook (Woodstock, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1955 volume:

DEDICATION The Class of 1955 gratefully dedicates its yearbook to Mrs. Lucy Parkerton, class advisor and firs. James Robertson, helpful friend of the class. The help and guidance of these teachers and friends have been of great value to us. We appreciate the always ready help of Mrs. Robertson, especially the help given on our class play and graduation. The undying spirit and the success of the class is due to the unfailing efforts of our 'class advisor, Mrs. Parker ton. Hence, it is with sincere thanks that we, the Class of 19 5 dedicate our yearbook to Mrs Parkerton and Mrs. Robertson. FACULTY 1st Row (L to R) 2nd Mrs. James Robertson Mr. ;jrs. Lucy Parkerton Mr. Mr. Gregory Coffin Mrs Mrs. John Narkis Mr. Miss Eleanor Marhar Mrs Mr. Mr. -U- Row (L to R) Kenneth Beatson Lawrence Jones , Spencer Jordan Ralph Lyman , Stephen Grapnel Edgar Craver Norman Emond YEARBOOK COMMITTEE' ..t 1st Row (L to R) 2nd Row (L to R) Barbara Albrecht (standing) Janet Peckham Beverly Armstrong Marilyn Marcy Ann Reynolds Sandra Davis (standing) Deborah Child Ruth Anderson Ronald Rhodes Bruce Johnson Virginia Bradley Claudette Beaudoin Mrs. Parkerton, Advisor Mrs. Robertson, Advisor GRADUATION class CF 1955 Honor Graduates Beverly Mae Armstrong Claudette Denise Beaudoin Frances anne Cartier Deborah Gail Child Alice Carolyn Dvorsky Marilyn Grace Marcy Janet Marie Peckham Wesley Paul Ringdahl Graduates Barbara Louise Albrecht Ruth ann Anderson Virginia Louise Bradley Juliana Olivette Broden Carl Herbert Brolin Russell Gordon Colburn C. Sandra Davis Lee W. Dingwell Edward Eugene Duhamel Joan Anne Galenski •«•Russell Sparrow Hicks Cynthia Ann Holmes Bruce Douglas Johnson Marcia Jordan «■David Theodore Laurens Dwight Alfred Norman Albert Anton Petersen Ann Perry Reynolds Donald Clair Rhodes Ronald Edgar Rhodes Eleanore Bernice Sands Gail Ann Shippee W. Kenneth Smith Nina Anne Townsend Class Officers President - Kenneth Smith Vice-President - Claudette Beaudoin Secretary - Marilyn Marcy Treasurer - Barbara Albrecht Class advisor - Mrs. Lucy F. Parkerton YEaR BOOK COMMITTEE Chairman - Marilyn Marcy Ann Reynolds Claudette Beaudoin Sandra Davis Ruth Anderson Janet Peckham Beverly Armstrong Barbara Albrecht -6- CLASS OF 1955 SENIOR PLAY CAST 1st Row (L to R) 2nd Row (L to R) Albert Petersen (standing) Juliana Broden Alice Dvorsky Russell Colburn Kenneth Srr'th Claudette Beaudoin Ruth Anderson Dwight Nornan (standing) Ronald Rhodes Donald Rhodes Nina 'j own send Barbara Albrecht Janet Peckham Mrs. Robertson, Coach Ann Reynolds Deborah Child Beverly Arr.strong Bruce Johnson Crrl Brolin -8- M MQJTH [BOOCTVWPO Name: Barbara Albrecht Nickname: Bobbie Ambition: To be a success Pet Peeve: Egotistical people Favorite Expression: Very goodl Prize Possession: Friends Favorite Song: I Relieve Favorite Pastime: Being Happy Favorite Hangout: Home Typical Characteristic: Friendlness Activities Basketball 1,2,3,145 Glee Club l,2,h; Blue and Gold Echo l,2,li; Clatls Secretary 1,2£ Senior Reception Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Junior Supper Committee; Ways and Means Committee; Senior Play; Class Treasurer I4; Year Book Committee U; Steering Committee h; History Committee U, Name: Ruth Anderson Nickname: Ruthie Ambition: To be a success in life Pet Peeve: Two-faced people Favorite Expression: My Golly, Reallyll Prize Possession: His Picture and my friends Favorite Song: Smile Favorite Pastime: Writing Letters Favorite Hangout: Home Typical Characteristic: Vivacity Activities Basketball 1,2,3,U; Glee Club l,2,3,li; Jr. Chapel Choir 1; Chapel Choir 2,3,145 Senior Reception Committee; Student Coun- cil 3,U; Gold Leader 3,h; Junior Prcm Committee; Sen or Play; Tumbling Team; Year Book Committee; Girls All-State Member; Glee Club Vice President 1 . Name: Beverly Armstrong Nickname: Bev Ambition: To become a nurse Pet Peeve: Egotistical people Favorite Expression: So there you arc51 Prize Possession: Ify ability to smile Favorite Song: One God Favorite Hangout: Wherever I happen to bo Favorite Pastime: Writing Letters Typical Ch; ractcristic: Happy go Lucky Activities Basketball 1,2,3,A; Blue and Gold Ec$io 1,2,3,A; Class Reporter 3,A; Senior Reception Committco; Candy Manager 3,A; Junior Prom Committco; Supper Committee 3, A; Year Book Committee A; Glee Club A; Ways and Means Committee A; Senior Play. Name: Claudette Beaudpin Nickname: Dettc Ambition: Have twins Pet Peeve: Irresponsible hot-rodders Favorite Expression: Crunchi I Prize Possession: My engagement ring Favorite Song: I Need You Now Favorite Pastime: Writing letters to Roger Favorite Hangout: Pink Cloud 7 Typical Characteristic: Procrastination Activities Basketball 1,2,3,A; Class Treasurer 1,2; Glee Club 1; Latin Award 2; English Award 2; Senior Reception Committee; Ways and Means Committee 3; Junior Prom Committee; Conference on World Affairs 3; Blue and Gold Echo Al Senior Play; Steering Committee A; Vice President A. - 10 - Name: Virginia Bradley Nicknnno: Ginny Ambition: To be a secretary Pet Peeve: Swearing Prize Possession: Ffy- Locket Favorite Hangout: Home Favorite Pastime: Reading Typical Characteristic: Optimism Activities Glee Club 1,2,3,A; Blue and Gold Echo A; Prophecy Committoc A. Name: Juliana Broden Nickname: Julie Ambition: Pop Singer Pet Peeve: Waiting Favorite Expression: Makes me no odds Prize Possession: Blond Curl and Hazel Eyes Favorite Song: Forever and Ever Favorite Hangout: Home Favorite Pastime: Playing piano Typical Characteristic: Determination Activities Gloo Club 1,2,3,A; Senior Reception Committee; Junior From Committee; Supper Committee; Chapel Choir Aj Cheer- leading A; Senior Play. Name: Carl Brolin Nickname: The Shadow Ambition: To be well liked Pet Peeve: Homework over the week-ends Favorite Expression: I don’t care Prize Possession: ’A6 Mere. Convert. Favorite Song: Plantation Boogie Favorite Pastime: Working on 'A6 Mere. Favorite Hangout: 8th period make-up Typical Characteristic: Monday morning yawns Activities Tumbling Team 1,A; Blue and Gold Echo 2,3; Class Treasurer 3; Manager of Baseball Team 3; Senior Play. - 11 - i - � Name: Frances Cartier Nickname: Fran Ambition: To travel the 48 states Pet Peevo: Dull pcoplo Favorite Expression: huh!! Prize Possession: Home and Memories Favorite Song: Dream Favorite Hangout: Movies Favorite Pastime: Music and Dancing Typical Characteristic: Getting Around Activities Blue and Gold Echo 1,2,3,4; Sonior Recep- tion Committee; Basketball 2,3,4} Junior Prom Committee; Prophecy Committee. Name: Deborah Child Nickname: Debbio Ambition: To live a happy life Pet Poeve: CIGARS Favorite Expression: Sorry Prize Possession: Seth Favorite Pastime: Bnjoying life. Favorite Song: Stardust Favorite Hangout: Cloud No. 7 Typical Characteristic: Dependability Activities Basketball team 1,2,3; Student Council 2,3,4; Blue and Gold Echo 1,2,3,4} Class President 2; Junior Prom Committee; Award for the Undergraduate who had done the most for the school 3; D.A.R. Award 4; Glee Club 4; Student Council Treasurer 4; Chairman of the Studont Council Aims and Objects Committee 4} Senior Play; Steering Committee 4. - 12 - t • • • • • Name: Russell Colburn Nickname: Rvsty Ole Halo Ambition: Tc be a success Pet Peeve: Nagging women Favorite Expression: For cryin' out loud! Favorite Sc.ig: Siavdust Favorite Pastime: Living Favorite Pang out: Arywhere Tyoical Characteristic: Earnestness ACimTIES Baseball l.'s; Tumbling 2; Ways and means Committee 3.45 Prophecy Committee U. Marne: Sandra Davis ambition: Undecided Pet Peeve: People who use vile language Favorite Expression: Big Deal Prize Possession: Radio Favorite Song: God Be With You Favorite Pastime: Listening to WCKJ in Cincinnati, Ohio Favorite Hangout: Home Typical Characteristic: Artistic Talent ACTIVITIES Blue and Gold Echo Staff I4 Yearbook Staff U Name: Lee Dingwell Nickname: None Ambition: Traveling Favorite Pastime: Being with Joan Pet Peeve: Arguing with Joan Favorite Expression: It's just your imagination Prize Possession: Fred Favorite Song: I Believe Favorite Hangout: Home Typical Characteristic: Serenity ACTIVITIES Glee Club 1,2,3,U; Junior Prcm Committee Graduation Decoration Committee - 13 - Name: Edward Duhamel Nicknan Eddie ’Dewey Ambition: To be ouccessful Pet Peeve: Waiting for women Favorite Expression: Oh! by golly? Prize Possession: Girls Favorite Song: Temptation Favorite Pastime: Square Dancing Favorite Hangout: On the road Typical Characteristic: Ambitiop Activities Glee Club 1,2,3,A; Senior Reception Committee; Blue and old Echo 3; Junior Prom Committee; Theme Committee; Tumbling Team A; Senior Play; Best Latin Scholar Award 1. Name: Alice Dvorsky Nickname: A1 Ambition: To be a doctor Pet Peeve: Two face people Favorite Expression: Already? Prize Possession: Fritze Favorite Song: Third Man Theme Favorite Pastime: Talking Typical Characteristic: A Smoothie Activities Class Presidentl; Elue and Gold Echo 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council President A; Basketball 1,2,3,A; Senior Reception Committee; U. S. History Prize 3; Representative to Laurel Girls' State 3; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Play. - H - Name: Joan Galenski Nickname: Slim Ambition: Lose my freedom Pet Peeve: Homework Favorite Pastime: Sleeping Favorite Expression: Dig that crazy kid Prize Possession: Six foot two and eyes of blue Favorite Song: You'll Never Walk Alone Typical Characteristic: Gaiety Activities Glee Club 1,2,3,A; Gold Reporter 1,2; Reception Committee; Supper Committee 3; Senior Play; Junior Prom Committee. Name: Russell Hicks Nickname: Angue Ambition: Machinist Pet Peeve: Girls Favorite Expression: Hello old Stocking Prize Possession: Gun Collection Favorite Song: Crazy Otto Favorite Pastime: Movies Favorite Hangout: Sam's Typical Characteristic: Sharp Dresser Activities Glee Club 1,2; Track 1,2; Tumbling 1; Cross Country 1. Name: Cynthia Holmes Nickname: Cynnie Ambition: Secretary work Pet Peeve: Moody people Favorite Expression: huh!! Prize Possession: Lad Favorite Song: Wish You Were Here Favorite Pastime: Bush Whacking Favorite Hangout: Pevners Typical Characteristic: Demure Activities Elue and Gold Echo 2,3,A; Senior Reception Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Supper Committee A; Program Committee A. -15- Narae: Bruce Johnson Nickname: John Ambition: To be a successful illustrator Pet Peeve: Staying home at night Favorite Expression: Don’t get smart nowi Favorite Pastime: Drawing Favorite Song: Cherry Pink and Ap’-lo Blossom White Favorite Hangout: 22 Market Street, Putnam Typical Characteristic: Proud Activities Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Blue and Gold Echo 1,2,3; Blue Boy Leader 3,4; Senior Play. Name: Marcia Jordan Nickname: Marty Ambition: To own a million dollar sheep ranch Pet Peeve: School Favorite Pastime: Talking Favorite Expression: Ooops.’!l Prize Possession;. My sheep Favorite Song: I Got Plenty of Nothin’ Typical Characteristic: Independence Activities Basketball 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Chapel Choir 2; Senior Reception Com- mittee; Will Committee. 4; Junior Prom Committee. Name: David Laurens Nickname: Little Dave Ambition: Tool and Diemaker Pet Peeve: Cops Favorite Expression: Don’t know do ya Prize Possession: 47 Ford Convert Favorite Song: Rusty old Halo Favorite Pastime: Going to the races Favorite Hangout: The Garage Typical Characteristic: Talkative -16- Name: Marilyn Marcy Nickname: Sis Ambition: To be in Christian Service Favorite Pastime: Making other people happy Pet Peeve: Cheaters Favorite Expression: Thirty lashes with a wet noodle Prize Possession: My Bible Favorite Seng; The Love of God Favorite Hangout: Home Typical Characteristic: Diligence Activities Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Chapel Choir 1,2,3,4; Eackotball 1,2,3; Iatir. Prize 1,2; Math Prize 1; Secretary of the Class 3,4; Year- book Committee 4; Prophecy Committee 4. Nane: Dwight Norman Nickname: Dwight-ie Ambition: Successful Farmer Pet Peeve: Women Drivers Favorite Pastime: Traveling Favorite Expression: Course it 'tis Prize Possession: Friends Favorite Song: It is No Secret Favorite Hangout: Wherever I happen to be Typical Characteristic: Gentleman Activities Easketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3; FFA 1,3,4; Class Vice President 2; FFA President 3,4; State Judging Team at Eastern States 4; State Judging Team at Waterloo; Senior Play; Will Committee. 17 f % • : Name: Janet Peckham Nickname: Jan Ambition: To be a nurse Pet Peeve: Egotistical oeople Favorite Hangout: Wherever I happen to be Favorite Expression: So????” Prize Possession: Pfy friends Favorite Song: Count Your Blessings Favorite Pastime: Enjoying life Typical Characteristic: Practical Activities Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4-j Senior Reception Committee; J%niorProm Committee; Secretary Student Council 3,4.; Connecticut Conference on World Affairs 3; Ways and Means Committee 3,4; Senior Play; Steering Committee 4; Chairman Assembly Committee 4; Editor of Blue and Gold Echo 4« Name: Albert Petersen Nickname: A1 or Pete Ambition: To be happy Pet Peeve: Woman Drivers Prize Possession: Ify Car Favorite Song: Berry Tree Favorite Pastime: Riding in my car Favorite Hangout: Putnam Typical Characteristic: Happy-go-Lucky Activities Basketball 1,2,3,4; Senior Play; FFA 4. Name: Ann Reynolds Nickname: Annie Ambition: To travel Pet Peeve: going to bed and getting up Favorite Expression: Ob for pity sakej Prize Possession: tfy friends Favorite Hangout: Between Home and where I am going Favorite Songs: The Student Prince Favorite Pastime: Having Fun Typical Characteristic: Being frank Activities Basketball 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,4; DAR Good Homemakers award 2; Senior Reception Com- mittee; Prom Committee: Blue and Gold Echo 3,4; V'ays and Means Committee 3,4; Blue girl leader 4; History Committee;Senior Play, Name: Donald Rhodes Nickname s Red Ambition: To get rich, QUICK!!! Pet Peeve: Poople who think they know it all Favorite Expression: Real Cool Prize Possession: % driver's license Favorite Song: How Important Can It Be Favorito Pastime: Taking life easy!! Typical Characteristic: Always Smiling Activities Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; FFA Club 1,3,4; FFA Vice President 1; FFA Treasurer 4,3; Class Vice President 3; Student Council 4; Senior Play; State FFA Dairy judging team. Name: Ronald Rhodes Nickname: Dusty Ambition: To be happy and rich Pot Peeve: Homework Favorite Hangout: The place I'm nearest to Favorite Expression: How be yali Prize Possession: Ify younger brother Favorite Song: I've Been Thinking Favorite Pastime: Fishing and Hunting Typical Characteristic: Joker Activities FFA 1,3,4; FFA Secretary 3,4; FFA Treasurer 1; Track Manager 2; Gloe Club 2,3,4; Junior Prom Committoo; Senior Play; Will Committee 4; Tumbling team 4. Name: Wesley Ringdahl Nickname: Wes Ambition: To be a Mechanical Engineer Pet Peeve: Peoplo who talk too much Favorite Expression: more better Prize Possession: steel tape Favorite Song: Chop, Chop, Boom Favorite Pastime: Esti ng Favorite Hangout: Lab Typical Characteristic; Scientific minded ACTIVITIES Hobby Club 1; Historian 1,2; Tumbling 2; Boys' State h; Senior Plav U; History Ccm mittee li; Projector Club U. Name: Eleanore Sands Nickname: Sandy ■mbition: To be a nurse Pet Peeve: People who cheat Favorite Expression: Pin a meatball on you Favorite Pastime: Swimming Favorite Song: Count lour Blessings Prize Possession: Memories Favorite Hangout: Wherever I am Typical Characteristic: iirgumentative ACTIVITIES Glee Club 1,2,3,U; Sugar and Spice 2; Chapel Choir 3; Cheerleading 3 U. Name: Gail Ann Shippee .'mbition: To be a dancing teacher Pet Peeve: Egotistical people Favorite Pastime: Watching T.V. Favorite Expression: Heavens I Prize Possession: My radio Favorite Song: I like them all Favorite Hangout: Kane Typical Characteristic: Shyness ACTIVITIES Glee Club 1,2,3,U; Cheerleading 1,2,3,h; Blue and Gold Echo 3,hi Chapel Choir 3,U Tumbling hi Prophecy Committee it. -20- Name: Kenneth Smith Nickname: Doc Ambition: To get somewhere in life Pet Peeve: Girls that drink Favorite Expression: Ya think so, maybel Prize Possession: Pop's car Favorite Song: Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom Whito Typical Characteristic: Versatile Activities Student Council 1,3� A Baseball 1,2,3,A; Basketball 1,2,3,A; Gloo Club 1,2,3,A; All-State Chorus 2,A; Track 3,A; Class President 3,A; President of Glee Club 3,A; Gold Leader A. Name: Nina Townsend Ambition: To always be happy Pet Peeve: School Favorite Pastime: Dancing Favorite Expression: Don't worry about it Prize Possession: License Fevorito Songs: Yes, You Are Dance With Me, Henry Favorite Hangout: The Red House on the corner Typical Characteristic: Always foxic Activities Glee Club 1,2,3,A; Basketball lj Senior Reception Committco; Girls' Basketball Manager 2,3; All-State Chorus 3; Senior Play; Graduation Committee -21 CHAPEL CIDIR Excerpts from Gilbert and Sullivan Chorus of the F'iries Iolanthe Three Little Maids The Mikado Trains of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow BLASS HISTORY Train of the Past Members oft he CLASS «(ILL Baggage Train CLASS PROPHECY Future Train CUSS SONG I Believe ADDRESS: LEISURE AWARDS and PRIZES PRESENTATION IF CUSS GIFT ADDRESS: LIBERTIES ACADEMY SONG Woodstock Academy RECESSIONAL Class of 1955 Claudette Beaudoin Mr. Gregory Coffin Kenneth Smith Alice Dvorsky Leavitt-Rockwell AWARDS and FRIZES English I (Law Memorial Fund) English II (Law Memorial Fund) Mathematics I (Law Memorial Fund) American History (Law Memorial Fund) Best Speller (Law Memorial Fund) Best Latin Scholor (Susan Dorrance Gordon Fund) Best Mathematics Scholor (Susan Borrance Gordon Fund) Most Improvement in Science (Winifred Potter Wiltsie F'rize) New York Mathematical Association Contest Award Prlx d'Honneur (French Prize) Undergraduate Who Has Done the Most for the Academy (Class of 194-3) Woodstock Athletic Club Awards (Woodstock Athletic Club) -22- . • • • I i 0 r • i O'OpWSS [HQ5U0DW FREinMAH CAR In September of 1951 thirty seven struggling youngsters cliribcd aboard their first high school train. Of courso, there wore stragglers' Deborah Child end Barbara Albrecht arriving at the last minute. But finally ell wore organized and our conductor, 'ins. Lucy Perkertor, .greeted us and informed us of our innodiate duties. Our first duty was to elect class officers to guide us i- the activities of the year. The officers wore president, Alice Dvorsky; vice president, Marilyn Harcy; sccrotary, Barbara Albrecht; troesurer, Clacdottc Beaudoin, is freshmen ue were wolconod to the track of events in a different manner than ever before. ue were irvitecl to give the upperclassmen a party, it the party wo wore ini tinted by the sophomores as freshmen pcssengor3 on tho high school train. During our roshmen year Boland Hebort, Rose Bourboau, and Richard Uetherell left the high school train for now seats in a different car, June found the passengers of tho freshmen car preparing their bagya c for the transfer in September to the sophomore coach. SOPHOMORE YEAR In September of 1953 the passengers of the high school train bogah to arrive, This year wc proudly took our seats in tho sophomore car, is tho train picked up speed, under the guidaneo of our conductor, Mt3. Lucy Parkorton, ue elected, class officers for the yoar. The officors ucro prosident, Deborah Child; vice president, Dwight Homan; secrotary, Barbara ilbrccht; treasurer, Claudette Beaudoin, Tho sophonoro car stopped several tines during tho yoar for activi- ties planned by tho class. These stops included a rummage sale, a food sale, a roller skating party, and a scrap metal drive. Each of thoso activities helped make our year on tho sophomore car a profitable one. One stop during this stay was Diegos and Clast Ring Company where wo placed orders for our class rings. -23- Sophonore Year continued. The last stop for the sophonore car was the Senior Reception. Our nany hours of hard work and planning were obvious to the nany people who attended the dance. At this stop we bogan to transfer our baggage to the Junior Car, realizing that finally we were approaching the through trains—trains heading rapidly to the final stop of all, graduation. JUNIOR COACH Coach Number 1953-’54 arrived at the station early one Septenber norning. 17o all clinbed aboard, following our leaders, Ronald Sheldon, Kenneth Smith, Marilyn Marcy and Carl Brolin. To be sure our perennial late comers node the train, our conductor, Mrs. Parkerton, was on hand. Immediately we started to plan our stop-overs en-routo to the 1954— «55 special. After a couple of months of hard travel, wo decided upon on extended stop-over. Wo felt the need for fun and frolic, so wo organized the Junior Prom, Each one of us realized that the Pron was the best over. Then we decided we needed a bit of spare cash--Christ- mas was coming fasti We sold Christmas cards and the profits from the sale tided us nicely over the holiday rush, Thon our Junior Coach members met a challenge, A group of people from othor coaches wore taking part in a Christmas party. Would we respond and exhibit our many talents? We would and didI A fashion show was our contribution. Never before did so many gorgeous males parado the latest fashions of the year. To crown our activities, the girls ployed a basketball game—in boys uniforms. The boys, dressed in tho costumes of fonalc cheerleaders, urged the gals on to victory. After Christmas the train got underway again, Whon February came, the crow once more felt tho need for money and fun, so time was taken to hold rummage sales, food sales, card parties and suppers. After those stop-overs, tho members of the coach returned to the serious busiress of getting ready to tako their places on the 1954-155 special. All too soon, the coach pulled into the station and 32 juniors, loaded with baggage and knowledge fell from the train into the welcome arms of their friends and relatives. -2k- ■ � •: • • SENIOR SPECIAL Before boarding tho Senior Special, we had to have none’ to pay for the acconodations. The members of tho coach obtained a booth at tho Woodstock Fair. Iloro, soiling frappes, v o nadc enough money to start us on our journey. As in past years, there wore a fow who cane late, but we were very happy to wolcorn Elonr.orc Sands, and. also to havo Virginia Bradley join forces with us. By now our conductor, Mrs. Parkcrton, could expect almost anything from us and. not be too surprised at the results. At our first stop wo nominated eight representatives to the Student Council. After votes wore cost Alico Dvorsky, Janet Peckhan, Kenneth Smith, Deborah Child and Donald Rhodes were sont to represent us, Alico was chosen president of the body; Janot, secretary; and Deborah, troasurer. At our next stop v e elected officers to lead us through the year. They wore president, Kenneth Smith; vice president, Claudette Beaudoin; secretary, Marilyn Marcy; and treasurer, Barbara Albrecht. Even though our journey was just starting wo realized it v ouldn t bo long before wo would be nearing Washington and then only weeks beforo June and graduation. We immediately set up a strong Ways and Means Committee and appointed a committee to plan for a year book. In Dccombor, after many hours of hard work, Mrs. Robertson succeeded in changing our personalities to fit the characters of our play. Unlike most plays prosonted at Woodstock Acadony The Wight of January 16th v as a murder trial with tho jury picked from the audionco. Our treasury still ncoded quite a bit of money boforc April. Throughout the year wo took in money from tho magazine campaign, tho Alumni Basketball game, two suppers, candy sales, class duos, and food sales. During tho baskotball soason, the class was we11 represented on both teams. Out of twenty girls, nine playod basketball and throe wore on the chooring squad. One-half of the boys played baskotball and in the spring tried their luck at baseball. Ruth Anderson, Ann Roynolds, Bruce Johnson and Kenneth Smith wore choson by tho school to bo the 1954-1955 Blue and Gold Sports Loaders. -25- • • Senior Special continued— Doborah Child was chosen as TJoodstock Academy's D, A, R, winner, and at the sarao tire Dan Cupid was riding aboard tho Senior Special for ho pierced the hearts of Claudette Beaudoin, Joan Galcnski Juliana Broden, and Virginia Bradley. Lt last the long awaited day arrived and thirty-two seniors, acconpanicd by Mrs. Parkerton and Mr. Enord, arrived in Washington, During our stay in Washington we visited nost of the famous spots in town and toured through Williamsburg and Jamestown, When wo asked our bus driver if anyone ever tried jumping from Washington Monument, ho replied, Yes, twice. Once the man was unfortunate enough to bo wearing rubber heels on his shoes and bounced so long they finally had to shoot him so ho wouldn't starve to death, and no::t tho man was ucaring a 'light fall suit so he didn't fall too hard. We were all glad to got back on the train to catch up on our sloop, but we all agreed that the trip was worth all the tine and effort of tho past foui’ years. Once tho train started again, tho miles 3pod along at an incrodJ.blo clip. Almost immediately we saw the large depot Graduation ahead. Many were tho last minute plans and rushes as we hastened to be ready far tho final station. Wo are proud to say that every one of us nado tho station on time and with ticket credits to spare. And now wo arc here, at our final stop of a trip that has covered twelve yoar3. Our future train awaits us. Whoro that train will take us, we will learn after wo have made our last will and testare nt, after wo havo left our excess baggage with tho members of other coaches on that sane train which even now is bearing other boys and girls to this sane destination. by Barbara Albrocht Joan Galcnski Ann Reynolds -2b- f • 19 V . i • . t • We, the class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Five, of Woodstock Academy, Town of Woodstock, County of Windham, State of Connecticut, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking any will or wills here-to-foro made by us. We hereby will and bequeath the following possessions to the class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Six of Woodstock Academy: Barbara Albrecht and Debbie Child give their treasurer's books to the Junior Class to help them on their way to Washington. Ruth Anderson leaves her acting ability to Signc Anderson. So Lydia Walling won't have to walk to school next year, Beverly j ! Armstrong leaves her a set of keys from the Green Hornet. i j We hear Evelyn Koschwitz frequents the typing room and has trouble , i i with pass slips. Therefore, Virginia Bradley gives her a year-round pass. Because Sally Withers enjoys using the party telephone so much, ! | j Claudette Beaudoin leaves her a private line, so she won't disturb the I j neighbors. j j Since Jan Chandler does a lot of driving she naturally has to park i i her car sometimes. Since Juliana has had a little trouble parking, she i i gives her official sign to help Jan as it has helped Julie. i To help Priscilla in her conversation, Francis Cartier loaves her j i Bnily Post's Book of Gossip. ! i So Karl Koswig won't ever be down in the dumps, Rus Colburn leaves 1 j his good spirits to him. Sandra Davis and Irene Bolander have a common love of horses so • ■ Sandra leaves Irene a horse in her memory. We hear Lennie Marcy is trying for the basket-ball team again next j i year so Bruce Johnson leaves him his basket-ball to help him. j j Joanic Galenski loaves her interest in the U. S. Navy to Monica i 1 Parent. ; i Albert Peterseh .leaves to Jimmie'Williams hie ability to make ! | mart trade-ins with used cars, ' • -27- In order that Bernie Phaneuf get straight A's in glee club next year, Don Rhodes leaves his ability to get along with Mrs. Jordan to him. So Carolyn Basto won't have trouble expressing herself, Eleanore Sands leaves her frankness to her. Dwight Norman and Ronald Rhodes declare that they are just leavin In case Calvin Peterson goes up North skiing, Wesley offers five- easy—lessons on Pow To Ski. We notice David Ask is trying to make an impression on some certain Junior girl so Russ Hicks leaves him his sharp clothes to help him out. To keep the gaiety around the oampus the merry Seniors leave their foolishness to the Junior Class, Lee Dingwell offers June Bradley a free lesson in photography so that she, too, nay take some nice pictures in Washington. Nina Townsend leaves her motorcycle jacket to Joyce Foskett so she won't be cold while riding around on motorcycles. To help Allen Sherman with his schoolwork, Alice Dvorsky leaves him her scholastic ambition. So Nancy Rowe can see over people's hesds, Carl Brolin offers her some of his height, Cynthia Holmes leaves her vow to be an old mail to Millie Albrecht. Marcia Jordan leaves her constant sunny disposition to Francis Wetherell. Marilyn Marcy leaves her caustic remarks to Nancy Jones. Janet Peckham leaves her breeze to the Junior Class. So Ann Hibbard will know what is going on in town, Ann Reynolds leaves her inquisitiveness to her. Gail Shippee leaves her athletic spirit to Audrey Forrest. Kenneth Smith leaves his driving ability to Gordon Weirnn. We want Wayne Vinal to always be able to apeak up in class, so Dove Laurens bequeaths his talking ability tx) him. -28- In Witness Whereof, We, The Senior Class of Woodstock Academy, have set our hand and seal hereto this Fifteenth day of June in the jear of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Five• Signed, sealed, published and declared as and for our last will and testament by The Senior Class, the above testator, in the presence of us, who, at their request and in the presence of then and of each other, have subscribed our names hereto as witnesses on the day and year last aforesaid. Opcr- y y -29- SCENE The Putnam Railroad Station TIME Fall of 1955 CHARACTERS Gail Shippee Virginia Bradley Frances Cartier Marilyn Karcy Donald Rhodes Russell Colburn SCRIPT Station Master All AboardI Train 55 about to leave for divers destinations. Marilyn and Russell approach platform from opposite directions, Marilyn I didn't expect to see you here. Where are you off to? Russell I'm on my way to 0. C, S. I'll probably learn more about peeling potatoes than flying airplanes, Marilyn And I'm on my way to the port of N, Y., where I'll catch the boat to Africa. My dream of being a missionary is about to come true, Russell Isn't that Barbara Albrecht? I haven't seen her lately. Marilyn Yet , I understand that suitcase is full of sheer white uniforms. Barbara gets off at Hartford—she's going to be a nurse and perhaps, one the side, find herself a handsome young interne, Russell And there goes Ruth aboard the train. She looks equipped for an African safari. I wonder if Frank could still be stationed there? Marilyn Oh look! here comes Gail. Fancy meeting you here. I hear that you're on your way to Broadway where vou trill b« making your debut as the featured dancer at Radio City Music Hall. -30- Gail Russell Gail Virginia Marilyn Gail Virginia Gail Russell Frances Marilyn Russell That's right. By the way, I just saw Claudette and her husband hurrying along. They're off to their new Kentucky home. I saw Beverly in her black stockings a moment ago. Needless to say, she's headed for Massachusetts General. There goes Carl aboard the Future Train with his drawing pad in hand. He never wastes a minute but is always thinking up clever cartoons for his comic strip The Adventures of Harry Hangnail . Look who's coming to meet us. Hi, Ginnyl Hi, allI It seems like I've seen quite a few of the kids from school today, all waiting for the Future Train. I can't wait to get aboard and begin my new job as secretary to John D. Rockefeller. I just passed Juliana and Arvard. Poor Arvard. He'll soon be discovering what it's really like to do K. P., but I'm sure Juliana won't be too hard on him. There goes Sandra with her easel under her arm. She must be headed for California, the place of her dreams. I understand that Roy Rogers has had his eye on her for a long time to draw pictures of his horse Trigger. Weren't you thrilled when it was announced over all the radios in the country that Bruce Johnson has been requested to take over Norman Rockwell's position in the office of the Saturday Evening Post. Yes, and that isn't all. It was really something to hear that Alice Dvorsky has signed a contract with West Point to be its official physician. Golly, when I saw Kenneth he really looked exhausted. I hear he's really been studying day and night to get into West Point. I wonder why? Well, well, here comes Frances. How do you like your work in Hartford, Frances? I like it very much. By the way, I saw Joan and she's on her way to the South Seas to join Dave. There goes Marcia with a little lamb tucked under her arm. She must be on her way to Colorado and the million-dollar sheep ranch of which she's always dreamed, Lee just went by loaded down with enough luggage to last for her long awaited trip around the world. -31- Frances There's Dwight. He must have come to see us off. I hear he's going to stay in this vacinlty to get uo a used car lot in Eastford. Virginia I just saw Ronald waiting with his shot gun over his shoulder. Gail NoI Really? Virginia He's going to the Coon Hills to set ud his coon-skin cap store. Trances Speaking of Ronald, here comes Donald now. All Hi, DonJ Frances Say, is it true that you've bought a big farm in North Dakota so you'll have plenty of room to raise some red-headed twins. Donald That’s right. And, by the way, I saw Edward at the ticket office buying a ticket for the National Hog-Calling Contest in Springfield, Illinois. Frances Say it's great news isd't it that Wesley is about to take over the work Professor Einstein had to leave. Science will progress once more. Donald I guess Mr. Pevner nearly had a break-down when Cynthia handed in her resignation. She's now going to New York City to look for a new Job. Russell Wow, there goes Eleenore Sands in a nigty white dress. I hear she's doing a neat job of modeling nurses' uniforms. Donald Janet will soon be wearing a nurse's uniform, too. She's going to Hartford Hosoital where I bet she'll be head nurse someday unless the hospitals in North Dakota seem more inviting. Frances Thero goes Albert headed for the Lone—Star State where he plans to make his first million on the big headed Texans. Virginia Ann looked spic and span in her white cook's uniform. She's got herself a job on the Nautilus. Donald David Laurens is here all decked out in his racing suit. He's headed for the Indianapolis speed-way where he hopes to win first prize with his new suped-up hot rod. Russell He's just the one that can do it, too. Marilyn Russell Hicks is bound for Pratt, mid Whitney where he has been hired ns chief engineer. -32- Donald I hear Nina 1 going South to find a Job in one of the big textile mills. Those lucky Southerners! Gail I guess that all of the class must be on the train by now. Donald All but Debbie. There she goes now with some child psychology books under her arm. I'll bet that what she learns at Willi- mantic State Teachers' will come in handy some day in her own home. Marilyn Well, the Future Train is about ready to leave the station. We had better hurry and get aboard. Come on Everybody. -33- .) t s % r i % f 4 % • • ; • • • • • % • • • O.A S SC0NO3 I BELIEVE I BELIEVE for ev'ry drop of rain tbat falls a flower grows. I BELIEVE that somewhere in the darkest night, a candle glows. I BELIEVE for ev'ry one who goes astray, someone will come to show the way. I BELIEVE, I BELIEVE. I BELIEVE above the storm the smallest pray'r will still be heard. I BELIEVE that someone in the great somewhere hears ev'ry word. EVERY TIME I hear a new-bom baby cry, or touch a leaf, or see the sky, THEN I KNOW WHY I BELIEVEI fair ex®stock Fair Woodstock, we bring our praise to thee, Our love of these familiar walls; For memories dear are clustered here Within these ancient halls. The heart of every son of thine is full When he thy name recalls. The valleys that peaceful round thee lie. The blue lake gleaming at thy feet. The clouds that rest along the crest, The birds songs rare and sweet. And every wind that sways the proud old trees All render praises meet. And while we have lived these years with thee We've found thy guidance wise and kind And all that's true of old and new We've learned with thee to find. And high ideals and aspirations pure Thou'st held before each mind. The years here have quickly fled away, The work and pleasures all are passed and now we part but every heart In love to thee's bound fast. 01s Woodstock, we can ne'er forget thy name As long as life shall last. WOODSTOCK ACADEMI Woodstock Academy i We raise a song to thee. Voicing our fealty To thy well lov-ed name! We who yet linger here, And we who still return each year, Within the shadow of thy wall Rekindle friendship’s flame. Chorus-—— Woodstock Academy, Materi We pledge to thee The faith, the love, the loyalty Of thy true children all. Old days lived here of your Life makes us value more, Treasures that counted o're Put brighter grow with time. We who have known thee long Now gather here and raise a song. With hearts that fill as we recall The days of the golden prime. Chorus---- Woodstock Academy, Mater.’ We pledge to thee The faith, the love, the loyalty Of thy fond children all. Woodstock Acadenyi Thy name shall ever be First in the memory of ev-’ry son of thine. Thy sons, thy daughters too Shall keep the dear old gold and blue Where time's gray shadow ne'er shall fall Across youth's green-leaved shrine. Chorus---- Woodstock Academy, Materi We pledge to thee The faith, the love, the loyalty Of thy proud children all. -36- • • • • % t LABOR IN THE AMERICAN SCENE A great man orvoc remarked: I am going to spend the rest of my life in the future; therefore, the future is my concern. The future is rot alone the concern of great men, but the concern of each of us here today. How are we going to spend it? Tonight we shall discuss three important aspects of our futures; namely, our work opportunities, our leisure pursuits, and the means oy which we can safeguard our liberties. My topic is the opportunities for work which prevail in the United States. We become aware of these work opportunities while wc are in school preparing for our futures. During our high school years, wc lay the foundations for our futures through the courses that we take and the decisions that wc make. Special attention is given to our interests and abilities as revealed through aptitude and guidance tests. We arc advised to choose our life's work with consideration for the satisfac- tion wc will gain from our pursuits. Whether we desire to further our education, or whether we wish to puisue work immediately after leaving school—the decision is ours. But, before we can make such a decision, we must recognize what American Labor offers. Perhaps, only since the Great Depression, has the average American considered his life's work Dram the viewpoint of security and protection. Today, our benevolent government has turned man's eyes toward pensions granted either by a company or by an agency of some department of the government. The labor picture has changed to include not just a decent week's wag —but paid time for leisure and a system of pensioning for the individual over sixty-five years of age. AH of these benefits meet the young man or woman about to enter the world of earning a living . But, specifically, just what arc the outstanding job opportunities open today? At the present time, there are over 23,000 vocational pos- sibilities in the United States, and the constant trend toward special- ization is continually opening new doors. New talent is constantly being sought in the Professional, Industrial, Engineering, Conwercial, and Agricultural fields. In the Professional field there is an incessant need for teachers, doctors, nurses, lawyers, scientists, and laboratory technicians—to name just a few of the professions that offer an opportunity for service in our society. -37- The Industrial field is constantly becoming a more decisive Dower in the American economic picture. Factory management, personnel work, publicity, and salesmanship are only a few of the many possibilities open to young men and women interested in industry. The field of Engineering is also opening new doors and offering great possibilities for the young men of An eric?. The need for engineers today is great and it has been predicted that the need will be even greater five or ten years frcm now. Thus, another horizon is pointing the way to work opportunities. The Commercial field also offers innumerable nositiors for those seeking a place in America's working force. Since the operation of pri- vately owned business is essentially important to our economic picture, the need for training in the commercial arts is extremely important. There seems to be an ever-growing need for secretaries, bookkeepers, stenographers, and business managers. Another aspect of American life that is important to each of us is the .agricultural field. It is from the farms of .rnerica that we obtain the food products necessary for our daily life. The methods of farming are constantly changing as farms become larger and produc more for the nation. Farming,too,is a business, a vital part of our imerican scene. It is plain to see that our American society is growing more com- plex. Because of this complexity, division of labor is an important aspect of our economic future. The fruits of one group's labor have a definite effect upon the rest of the nation. For this reason, cooper- ation and shared responsibility are the keys to a better ,'merica. It has taken years of toil and struggle for our labor picture to acquire its present standard. Through our efforts we can raise the present standards to even higher ones. As members of America's labor battalions, we can carry the fight for closer cooperation between labor and citizen; between labor and gov- ernment; and between labor and management toward an increasingly demo- cratic attitude. Truly, our futures spread into what appears to be an illusive horizon—but with honest toil and with high goals, we of 1955 can make the ideas of Richard Hovey ccme true: I do not know beneath what sky Nor on what seas shall be our fate; I only hope it shall be high, I only pray it shall be great. by Janet Peckham -38- IEISURE Leisure means so many things to so many people] In the spring, we hear the cry Batter up , a thrill to every boy, whether he be nine or ninety. It is the chasing of a little white pill in the rough on a hot afternoon; it is the thrill of the touchdown at the last minute; it is the swish of the basketball as it goes through the net or the course of the puck as it screams toward the goal. Leisure to many, then, is synonymous with sports. But, leisure carries into many fields. There are those who gain their relief from toil by absorbing the arts of the world—the paintings of Rembrandt and Da Vinci, the musie of Mozart and Strauss, the drama of a Gertrude Lawrence. To others, leisure may be the enjoyment of a good book, or the crafts, associated with manual skills, such as the man who spends many hours industriously construct- ing a bird house, while his broken furniture remains untouched. The opportunities for leisure are unlimited and far too long a list for anyone to exhaust. The trite saying All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy is, in truth, part of our great American heritage. Even in the earliest era of our epoch-making past, time was allotted for small but important pleasures. Although the mighty task of building a new nation faced our ancestors, these hardy pioneers found time to ease their minds and their hearts and to engage in activities which increased their knowledge and filled the craving for enjoyment. As the years passed, the concept of leisure became more apparent and more divers recreations were introduced and pursued. These swiftly passing years, however, led to the Industrial Revolution which climaxed the end of the period of decency, enjoyment, and ease of living, for nations engaged in conflicts had little time to think of human pleasures and needs. Now, the public's mind turned to the increased production of goods and their faster manufacturing. Pun- loving children were forced to work in sweat shops in order to earn a meager wage, often enduring hours of tedious labor which lasted from dawn to dark. Thus, the children of this period turned into miniature statues of the grim, sad-faced people, enslaved by harsh laws and a demanding overseer. But, whenever conditions become unbearable, reformers appear to alleviate the situation. People, such as Sarah Cleghorn, who said, The golf links lie so near the mills, That almost every day, The laboring children can look out, And see the men at play. There were also many others who, feeling the depression of the people, -39- wrote in order to remedy the situation by presenting it to the people themselves. These writers and reformers, helped by the increasing pressure of organized labor, soon eliminated the sweat shops and man again had time to play. For with the introduction of these united ef- forts to improve the plight of the common laborer, movements became effective until the end result produced a shorter work week under im- proved condtions, which enabled the ordinary person to live comfortably and enabled him to devote time each day to his particular pursuits. Important inventions for the betterment of the world have helped to unite this country with the countries abroad. This spacious nation with its teeming network of superhighways offers an invitation to ex- plore the unknown sites of this land. Everyone has been given an equal opportunity to see his country, since the popularity of modern travel came into the realm of possibility. Now-a-days a trip across the ex- panse of our great nation is eagerly acclaimed as a pleasure jaunt, instead of being regarded as a suicide attempt in combatting the elements, the Indians, and the Unknown. The exploring pioneers of yesteryear are today's holiday vacationers. The airplane also has tremendously increased the speed and efficien- cy of travel, combining comfort and swiftness with relative economy. If, however, travel is impossible, the armchair traveler can be projected in- to distant lands via radio and television. Especially since the appear- ance of television on the American scene, the door to faraway lands has been thrown wide open to the viewing public, often changing the habits, schedules, and other forms of leisure previously enjoyed. Telegraph, telephone, and other devices of communication have helped us keep in contact with others. Although leisure is considered primarily as enjoyment and thus, a light-hearted subject, the past years have revealed to us the tremendous and ever-growing seriousness of entertainment. In fact, modem educa- tors, realizing the sharp rise in juvenile delinquency attributable to leisure hours, now endeavor to teach proper spending of leisure time through extensive extra-curricular programs. The entire public is certainly enthusiastic when it comes to select- ing and supporting their favorite ball club, as it vies for the pennant on the path which leads to the World Series. The World Series finale has always been first in the minds and hearts when it comes to the baseball season. Even through the terrifying Depression years crowds waited long hours outside the gates, waiting to be admitted to the park in order to witness the playing of America's most popular sport. Baseball, from the sandlot gang to the organized ball clubs, is supported whole-heartedly by fans, eager to urge their team to victory. The tedious training, which involves all sports and leisure skills, requires patience, self-denial, and the will to give an impressive and skillful performance to please. As can be seen by the tribulations of boxers and baseball players and the spectaculars of the Bowl Games, lei- sure today is Big Business . So, when the umpire yells Play ball , or a frothy mystery story beckons, or the fish are reputed to be biting, be on hand to enjoy your- self for all leisure time spent wisely is certainly worth the while and the effort. -A0- by Claudette Beaudoin LIBERTY This evening wo have heard brief discussions of two America's cher- ished privileges; namely, labor choice, and leisure occupations. Both of these tremendous gifts are the results of nan's continuous struggle to bo froo. Tonight I shall speak on Liberty, its essential moaning and the way in which we adapt it to moot our way of life. The dictionary defines liborty as freedom from external restraint or compulsion; power to do as one pleases, Obviously, this basic mean- ing of liborty does rot fit completely into our American picture, for in order to protect tho liberty of the masses, os well as of the individual, restraints, called laws are in effect. And because of these necessary curbs wo Anericars aro a most fortunate pooplc. Law in a democracy has been characterized as tho conscience of the people crystallized into a code , as democracy's means for registering its own bost standards, Whatever dofinition wo use, we are morally, os well as legally, responsi- ble for living up to tho laws because they have grown out of tho values which our people have placed upon certain ideas. So, lot us, for a few minutos consider some of the rights we cherish, other than those mentioned earlier this evening, and in study- ing those privileges let us be .mindful of necessary restraints placed upon us—restraints placed in tho nano of freedom and fair dealing for all. Of all the everyday activities that make up our culturo, nono is moro distinctly American and froo than our quest for growlodge. Knowledge is, in every country, the surest basis of public happiness and liberty, Tho best moans for forming a manly, virtuous, and happy poople will bo found in the right education of tho youth, Without doubt American schools have given America its strength, productivity, know-how, and the appreciation of the politics of tho country. It is part of our great American heritage to want to loarn. We Americans may choose the school of our choico. Wo nay attond froo public schools; we nay choose private schools, but regardless of our choice, there is a restraint. Each individual must, by law, attond school until he is sixteen. Why? Perhaps Thomas Jefferson can answer us: If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civili- zation, it expects what nover waserd rover will bo, So all of America attends school until tho ago of sixteen is reached, and then young Amorica nay go forward to further educational advantages or enter tho labor field. How fortunate wo Americans are I -Al- 4 % — i 4 Just oro restriction and that one of age! Many European countries take the youth fron the parent at a very tender age. There ho is raised as a word of the state, subject to the whins of the governmental ideology and, in no ways, a free agent. Wo Americans have no fear of that. Jo have freedom of choice and the privilege of educating ourselves to what- ever job or position in life wo chooso. The second great privilege wo Americans havo that I would like to discuss is that of the ballot. I’n sure we allroalizo how important the vote of each and every one of us is. It is up to us to realize that the non and women who make the laws arc those men and women that we put into that position through our right to use the ballot. Therefore, we must use our voting privilego, and make no mistake, it is just that, a privi- lege, to send into office non arc’ women capable of the trust placed in them, VJo must vote our dostinios into the hands of those who favor the continuance of our American way of life, those who will work increasingly for not only a. United America but also for a United World. One political party puts it this ways For want of a vote a precinct was lost. For want of a precinct a county was lost. For want of a county a state was lost. For want of a state a country was lost. By this simple illustration it is easy to r ocognizo the importance of the citizen who takes an active part in the unwritten pages of tho future. Finally, I shall briefly discuss Religion . Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibit the froc oxorcisc thereof. With this document, religion became the first stable foundation for tho building of and. the preservation of our nation. Tho world is looking to us for moral loadorship which alone can bring permanent happiness and peace. Tho destiny of tho entiro world is on our shoulders. How are we to shoulder this responsibility? Woodrow Wilson answers If civilization is to be saved materially, it must first bo redeemed spiritually. Our constitution which guarantees us freedom of religion is tho rock upon which this moral leadership rests. If a man bo doniod tho right to worship his God os he chooses, that man can never hope to lead the world into tho paths of peace and understanding. In tho United States our freedom of religion provides us with a golden opportunity to bring about a spiritual awakening throughout tho world. Only through Christian principles and Christian free living can peace be obtained. Francis Bacon suns it up beautifully with those lines: There was nevor law, or sect, or opinion did so much magnify goodness, as the Christian religion doth. by Alice Dvorsl.y -A2- GRADUATION PROGRAM PROCESSIONAL INVOCATION WELCOME SONG Woodstock Academy COMM.NCEMLNT ADDRESS Signe Anderson, Marshal Calvin Peterson, Marshal Dr. Paul Ross Lynn Kenneth Smith, President Leavitt-Rockwe11 Mr. Maurice F. Childs A.B. D;vis High School Mount Vernon, New York GLEE CLUB Lord of Spirits Reissinger-Christianscn Eventide Pfeil The Happy Wanderer Moller-Ades. One God Drake and Shirl WiIson PRESENTATION OF SENIOR AWARDS AND PRIZES Gregory C. Coffin Principal PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Marvin A. Barrett President of the Board of Trustees SONG Fair Woodstock Hall-Childs RECESSIONAL GRADUATE PRIZES and AWARDS The Yale Honor Cups The Most Deserving Senior Boy (Sidney G. Morse Fund) The Reader's Digest Award for the Highe4 Ranking Senior The D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award The Best Typist (W.A. Student Government 19AA) The American Legion Amerioanism Awards The Constant Holt Poetry Essay Contest The Teachers' Roundtable Scholarship The presentation of the Richard D. Six.nctr Memorial -63- • t • . •. ' i % f 4 JUNIOR CLASS 2nd Row (L to R) 3rd Row (L to R) Monica Parent June Bradley Francis Wetherell Audrey Forrest Nancy Jones Irene Bolander Mildred Albrecht Lydia Vailing Karl Korswig Sidney Swenson Mrs. Robertson, Advisor Janes V.'illians Janice Chandler Sally Withers Bernard Phoneuf Joyce Foskett David Ask Wayne Vinal Leonard Marcy Gordon Weirann 1st Row (L to R) Carolyn Bosto Signe Anderson Priscilla Collins Calvin Peterson Allen Shernan Evelyn Kosehwitz Nancy Rowe -hU— SOPHOMORE CUSS l3t Row (L to R) 2nd Row (L to R) Sylvia Copeland Miss Mahar, Class Advisor Milton Shippee John Ellery Susan Hill Richard Blanchard David Boyd Frederick Lyon Mrrilyn Edwards Bruce Hansen Richard Magnan Sigurd Svanberg Carol Laurens Barbara Marcy Stella Parent Carol Sheldon 3rd Row (L to R) Ann Marie Patenaude John Frink Arnand Daigneault Christopher Paige Bruce Kosa Joseph Meier David Bates Carole Tripp Mary Hildreth Barbara Chase -45- Charles Stevenson Arvid Anderson John Carlson Jotham Reynolds Kenneth Demers FRSSEMAN CUSS lat Row (L to R) Nancy Lewis Doris Rowe John Buell Fatricia King John McClellan Craig Saltonstall Carlone Bolandor Carol Ellery Richard Forrest 3rd Row (L to R) Lloyd Walling Alico Vinal Marion Ives Linda Coliander Gertrude Wetherell -A6- Russell Talmer Clarence Child Frank Gee 2nd Row (L to R) Mrs. Grapnel, Class Advisor Ellen Bailoy Nancy Cable Linda Kallgron Sandra Sundberg Charles Bailey Eugene Coutu Richard Woimann Richard Garceau Robert Liszka Alico Bourbcau Joyce Bruncau Joan Froehlich Gerald Bates James Zubiller GLEE CLUB 1st Row (L to R) Deborah Child, Barbara Albrecht, Juliana Broden, Sandra Sundberg, Carolyn Basto, Iydia Walling, Gail Shippee, Mildred Albrecht, Ruth Anderson, Kenneth Smith, Signe Anderson, Fatricia King, Gertrude Wetherell, Barbara Marcy, Linda Colliander, Carlene Bolander, Mary Hildreth, 2nd Row (L to R) Mrs. Jordan, Music Director, Nina Townsend, Janice Chandler, Janet Peckhan, Ann Reynolds, Virginia Bradley, Carol Sheldon, Joyce Bruneau, Alice Dvorsky, Marcia Jordan, Jean Froehlich, Carol Ellery, Richard Garceau, Milton Shippoo, Richard Forrest, John Carlson, Nency Rowe, Joyce Foskett, Eleanore Sands, Marilyn Marcy, Nancy Lewis, Lee Dingwell, 3rd Row (L to R) Beverly Armstrong, Carole Tripp, Barbara Chase, Doris Rowe, Marilyn Edwards, David Boyd, Ronald Rhodes, Frank Gee, Donald Rhodes, Leonard Marcy, Lloyd Walling, Armand Daigneault, Russell Palmer, Frederick Lyon. ljth Row (L to R) David Bates, Bernard Phaneuf, Gerald Bates. -A7- STUDENT COUNCIL 1st row (L to R) Bruce Hansen Janet Peckham (Secretary) Alice Dvorsky (President) Deborah Child (Treasurer) John kcClellan 2ond row (L to R) Leonard harcy Donald Rhodes Sijie anderson Kenneth Smith David Boyd Allen Sherman -A8- ECHO STAFF 1st Row (L to R) Lee Dingwell Sandra Davis Beverly Armstrong Janet Peckham Susan Hill Barbara Albrecht Ann Reynolds Carol Laurens 3rd Row (L Evelyn Koschwitz Marcia Jordan Mrs. Parkerton, Advisor Mrs. Robertson, Advisor 2nd Row (L to R) James Williams Frances Cartier Jean Froehlieh June Bradley Mildred Albrecht Priscilla Collins Signe Anderson Cynthia Holnes Claudette Beaudoin to R) Nancy Rowe Lydia Walling Ronald Rhodes -49- Student Council The Student Council is the student governing body at Wood- stock Acadeny. In the fall of 1955 fourteen students were elected by the student body as their representatives. At its first meeting the Council elected its officers who were to carry on the business for the year. Committees were also appointed and various activities were planned. The Council membrrs found that by raking small decisions and passing regul- ations they were able to assume greater responsibilities and become the leaders of the school. The outstanding activities which the Council sponsored this year were the Magazine Campaign, the Scrap Paper Drive, baseball and basketball games, the Christmas Party, Clean-up Day, and the annual school picnic. The Council was also responsible for most of the assemblies which were presented during the school year. It is hoped that this year's activities will be but a be- ginning of the co-operation and r esponsibilities assumed by the whole student body through their representatives on the Student Council. Glee Club During the year fifty-four students, under the guidance of Mrs. Jordan, assembled together in the gymnasium every Monday and Friday to practice and enjoy various musical arrangements. Preparations were made for a program of Christmas Music which was presented for the community during the Christmas season. Early in the Spring, an opportunity to attend the annual spring Audition Festival beckoned, and preparations w«re made to attend. Time for Graduation soon came up, and weeks of rehearsal for the Graduation Program were soon at hand. Many hours of preparation went into the programs which were presented this year. It was through the uhtiring efforts of Mrs. Jordan and the co-operation of the Glee Club members that these programs were made possible. Participation proved to all that singing can be a very enjoyable and worthwhile experience. Echo In the fall of 1954� a group of students interested in pub- lishing a school newspaper met together and prepared to issue their first Echo. With the encouragement of Mrs. Parkerton and Mrs. Robertson, the staff was d le to publish three issues during the year. These included the October, December and February isssues. Many hours of hard work went into these issues and those who made up the staff gained experience in the actual production of our school newspaper. -50- CHAPEL CHOIR 1st Row (L to R) 2nd Row (L to R) Mildred Albrecht Gail Ann Shippee Doris Rowe Nancy Rowe Linda Colliander Signe Anderson Carlene Bolmder Juliana Broden Barbara Chase Ruth Anderson Nancy Lewis Marilyn ifercy The Chapel Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Jordan, had a busy and successful year. The Choir represented the school at the spring audition, sang on 1 BTC for the March of Dimes campaign, provided entertainment at the Grange Guest Night, and sang on Class Night and at the Baccalaureate service. -51- FUTURE FARMERS 1st Row (L to R) Joseph Meier Ronald Rhodes Dwight Norman Donald Rhodes John Frink John Ellery OF AMERICA 2ndRow (L to R) Richard Garceau Frederick Lyon Albert Petersen Richard Forrest John Buell Gordon Weimann John Carlson 3rd Row (L to R) Jotham Reynolds Christopher Paige Arvid Anderson Leonard Marcy Mr. Lyman, Instructor -52- WOODSTOCK CHAPTER F.F.A. During the north of July, 1954, John Carlson end Gordon Lyon, as delegates fron our Chapter, attended the State F.F.A. Convention hold at the University of Connecticut, The Chanter was represented at tho 26th annual Convention of the American Institute of Co-operation held at Cornell University Ithaca, N, Y., by Ronald Rhodes and Joseph Meier, Jr, During September several members participated in showing cattle and took part in other activities at Woodstock Fair, They also participated in Future Farmer activities at the Eastorn Statos Exposition. Donald Rhodes and Dwight Norman participated in dairy cattle judging at Eastern Statos and i ater judged both dairy cattle and dairy products at tho National Dairy Cottle Congress, Waterloo, Iowa, Both boys roproseat- ed Woodstock and Connecticut well having done a splendid job in both events. In the late fall chapter members attended a regional meeting hold in Norwich, Donald Rhodes was elected Vice-President for the region. Judging teams represented the Chapter in the annual Plant Science Contests held in November. November was a busy month for all members as plans were being made for one of tho big events of tho yoar, our annual Father and Son Banquet, held on December 9th at Senexet Grange Hall. A number of members attended a Conservation mooting with our advisor, Mr, Lyman, and later on in tho yoar the chaptor was awardod third prize in a forestry nenagenont and improvement contest held in conpctetion with Chapters throughout tho state. During National F.F.A. Weok in February nine members wore advanced to tho dogroo of Chapter Farmer at ceremonies held in Broo’mLyn, Conn. Tho Chaptor also has submitted the name of one member to tho State Association, os a possiblo candidate to Eceivc this dogroo during tho 1955 State Convention. Judging teams represented tho Chapter in all divisions of judging at the Spring contests hold at the University of Connecticut. Each individual did excellent wok in his particular division of the contest. During March, throe members attondod the State Dairy Farming Award Banquet held in Now Haven, Connecticut. Gordon Lyon received the Dairy Farming Award this year. Our second Fitting and Showing Contest was hold on liny 19th with sixteen participating. This event was very successful. Leonard Marcy won top honors. Chaptor mootings held throughout tho year have boon of much holp to our monbors in helping thorn to accomplish many worthwhile things and achieve tho various goals toward wliich they are working. -53- . 9 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL 1st Row (L to R) Sylvia Copeland Carolyn Basto Joyce Bruneau Linda Kall-ren Ellen Bailey Doris Rowe Bob 2nd Row (L to R) Frances Cartier Laverne Child Susan Hill Marilyn Edwards Carol Sheldon Carlene Bolander Coach Johnson, -5 A- VARSITY BASKETBALL 1st Row (L to R) 2nd Row (L to R) Signe Anderson Frances Cartier Audrey Forrest Carol Sheldon Beverly Armstrong Barbara Albrecht Sylvia Copeland Claudette Beaudoin Ruth Anderson Marcia Jordan Ann Reynolds Janet Peckham Bob Johnson, Coach -55' VARSITY BASKETBALL 1st Row (L to R) 2nd Row (L to R) Albert Petersen Kenneth Snith Bruce Johnson Dwight Norman CHEERLEADERS (L to R) Carol Laurens Gail Shippee Joyce Foskett Linda Colliander Eleanore Sands Juliana Broden Patricia King Mr. Edgar Craver, Coach Arvid Anderson Allen Sherman John Frink David Ask Donald Rhodes John Carlson Milton Shippee Karl Korswig, Manager JUKI® VARSITY BASKFTEALL 1st Row (L to R) Richard Garceau Leonard Mercy Craig Saltonstall Bruce Hansen Sidney Swenson 2nd Row (L to R) Mr. Craver, Coach David Bates Sigurd Swanberg Lloyd Walling Clarence Child -57- 1st Row (L to R) Bruce Hansen Dwight Norman Donald Rhodes Kenneth Smith Craig Saltonstall Allen Sherman John McClellan BASEBALL TEAM 2nd Row (L to R) Mr, Craver, Coach Milton Shippee David Bates Leonard Marcy Lloyd Walling Arvid Anderson Clarence Child Sidney Swenson, Manager -58- BASKETBALL 1954-55 Our current hoop season has been good on the whole. Our players steadily improved all season and played some fine games. We were led by co-captain Bruce Johnson, whose career on the courts has been especially noteworthy his total points in 4 years at this school amounted to about 1,114 points. His fast style and bewildering accuracy ha� , left future players something to shoot at. Ken Smith our other captain has been a fine leader and a good player. Ken and Bruce were both picked for the Quinnebaug Valley All-Star Dream Team by coaches of the wuinneoaug Valley Conference. Bruce and Ken are graduating this year, as are Dwight Norman, Albert Peter- son, and Donald Rhodes. We want to thank those outgoing seniors for their great efforts with the team. CHEERLLaDING The cheerleaders for this year had a lot of fun cheer- leading for the boys' and girls' basdetbull teams. The co- captains, Gail ann Shippee and Joyce Foskett, enjoyed teach- ing old and new cheers to the new cheerleaders. It was a lot of work at times and it took many hours of hard practice, but it was worth it. We hope that next year's cheerleaders are just as good. 3aSjBaLL This year the members if the baseball team displayed a surprisingly strong ball club, even though many of the players Were rather inexperienced. The record for the season was 8 loses and 6 wins, which is the best record that the academy has had for a number of years. The teams that we have defeated are T urtellotte, Stafford, Lynun, Pomfret, and Putnam Tech- nical School. We have every reason to believe that Woodstock in future years should have a top notch baseball team. GIRLS' VARSITY BASKETBALL March of 1955 brought to close one of Woodstock 4cadoqy s most successful seasons for girls' basketball. Under the coach- ing of Robert Johnson the team eonploted the season with a record of 11 wins and only 4 defeats. One of the high-lights of the year was a game with the Northern Vermont State Champions from Hyde Park, Vermont. This team was coached by Herbie Erickson, a former Woodstock Academy student, and we were very happy and proud to bo able to cbfoat this strong team by a one point margin, 35-34. -59- TRACK TEAK 1st Row (L to R) 2nd Row (L to R) Craig Saltonstall Allen Sherman Robert Lisska Clarence Child Done]d Hebert Le onard Marcy John Buell Frank Gee Mr. Beaiaorr, Advisor Spring track had a few hopefuls out to try their skills. We had only enough to compete in the Quinebaug Valley Conference Here again experience should give us a better outlook for years to cone. -60- CROSS COUNTRY 1st Row (L to R) 2nd Row (L to R) John Buell John Frink Karl Korswig- Russell Palmer John Carlson Frank Gee Gerald Bates Mr. Bcatson, Coach The Cross Country team led by Allen Sherman had a fair season. The team renerally was composed of yoiyiger boys, and it is expected that they will bring abovt a more successful season next year. -61- f JS V V- s r '“£ f a d {yJ V 4 J O' fC£ps tS6 0- or Y A V is V