Woodstock Academy - Spire Yearbook (Woodstock, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1956 volume:

DEDICATION We, the Woodstock Academy Senior Class of 1956, hereby dedicate our yearbook to Mrs. Robertson, our class advisor, and to Mrs, Parkerton, The inspiration, guidance, and help of these two teachers and friends have been of the greatest value to us throughout our high school days. We owe them deep appreciation and heart-felt gratitude. We, the Woodstock Academy Senior Class of 1956, wish to express our gratitude to the untiring efforts of our parents. Without their help, many of our scholastic and extra-curricula activities would have been impossible. We wish to extend our sincere appreciation to Charles Stevenson for his time and effort in the pro- ACKKOWLZDGEMENTS duction of our 1956 Yearbook, YEARBOOK STAFF Editor-in-Chief Joyce Foskett Assistant Editors Irene Bolander Frances Wetherell Art Editor Monica Parent Production Manager Charles Stevenson (Junior) TYPISTS Evelyn Koschwitz Carolyn Basto Audrey Forrest Iydia Walling Irene Bolander Joyce Foskett Frances Wetherell YEARBOOK ADVISOPiS Mrs, Lucy Parkerton Mrs, James Robertson ) -2. GRADUATING CLASS OF 1?56 HONOR GRADUATES Mildred Jean Albrecht Signe Elizabeth Anderson Irene Aina 3olander Priscilla Janet Collins David Peter Ask Carolyn Jane Basto Audrey Jeane Forrest Nancy Thelma Jones Evelyn Ann Koschwitz Leonard Thompson Karcy Monica Rita Parent Calvin Frederick Peterson ■«Glenn Elmer Peterson Joyce Mary Foskett Ann Caroline Hibbard Karl Sigvard Korswig Sarah Ann Withers Bernard Andre Phaneuf Nancy Louise Rowe Allen Morse Sherman Sidney Edwin Swenson V.ayne Lee Vinal Lydia Ann Walling Gordon Rex VJeimann Frances Hazel Wetherell James Leroy Williams CL.-SS OFFICERS President—Calvin Peterson Vice President—Evelyn Koschwitz Secretary—Priscilla Collins Treasurer—Karl Korswig Class Advisor—Mrs. Kathryn Robertson WOODSTOCK ACADEMI FACULTY Mr. Gregory C. Coffin, Principal Mr. Kenneth I. 3eatson Mr. Edgar G. Craver Mr. Norman R. Emond Kiss Margaret Howe Mr. Lawrence E. Jones Mrs. Spencer Jordan Mr. Ralph Lyman Ins. John Markis Mrs. Lucy Parkerton Mrs. James M. Robertson Mr. Robert Sweeney WOODSTOCK ACADEMY ITU'S TEES Mr. C. Leonard Anderson Mrs. Estella Barrett Mr. Marvin A. Barrett Dr. David H. Bates Mr. Cedric L. Child Mr. Darwin Clark Mrs. Harr- Crandon Miss Constance Holt Mr. George Holt Mrs. Lewis Hyde Mr. John McClellan Mrs. Baruyr Peshmalyan Mr, Gardner Richardson Mr. Richard N. Sears Mr. William S. Warren Mr. Vernon T. Wetherell Mrs. Jotham Reynolds Mr. Albert H. Williams Mr. Henry Young President Emeritus, Dr. George E. McClellan Honorary Trustees, Mr. William Child, and Mr. Bert Johnson -3- Name: Mildred Albrecht Nickname: Millie Ambition: To be happy Pet Peeve: Gossip and broken promises Shvorite Expression: Definitely Prized Possession: Memories ihvrrite Seng: The Unchained Melody Jhvorite Pastime: Living it up] Favorite Hangout: Home (some of the time) Typical Characteristic: Sweetness and light Activities: National Honar Society, ]+; Basketball, 1; Glee Club, 1,2,3,]+; Chapel Choir, 2,3,]+; Glee Club Treasurer, 2,3,]+; Dramatics, 3; Science Improve- ment Award. 2; Blue Geld Echo, All-State Chorus, k; Class V ill Committee, k; United Nations Trip, 35 Blue Co-Gaptain, 4. Name: Signe Anderson Nickname: Sig Ambition: To be happy and successful Pet Peeve: Mushrooms Favorite Expression: Jiminy crickets] Pr zed Possession: Mom and Dad Favorite Song: Serenade Favorite Pustime: Eating and sleeping Favorite Hangout: Home Typical Characteristic: Conscientious and Responsible Activities: National Honor Society, ]+; Student Council, 3, 5 Student Council Treasurer, ]+; Vays and Means Com- mittee, 1,2,]+; Class Secretary, 1; Class Treas- urer, 2; Glee Club, 1,2,3,]+; Glee Club Secretary, 3; Glee Club President, 4; Chapel Choir, 1?,3,]+; Basketball, 1,2,3,]+; 1'urabling, 3; Dramatics, 3; Echo Staff, 3,]+; All-State Chorus, k; D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award, ]+; Class Marshall, 3? Prophecy Committee, ]+; United Nations Trip, 3; Student wh« did the most for the Academy for the year, 3« Name: David Ask Nickname: Ask or Dave Ambition: Pro Golf or State Police Pet Peeve: Lousy officials Favorite Expression: Pimp] Prized Possession: My golf equipment and buddies Favorite Song: Autumn Jhvorite Pastime: Reading, traveling, and golf. Jhvorite Hangout: Gclf course and certain houses Typical Characteristic: Always clowning Activities: Basketball, 1,2,3,]+; Glee Club, 1,2,3 Cross Country, 2; Dramatics Club, 3,4; -5- • ' • ' « ■ • ' • • • • v • • : ' . • SE • • f Name: Carolyn Basto Nickname: Carrie Ambition: To graduate from high school Pet Peeve: People who drive fast Favorite Expression: You don't know, do you? Prized Possession: Driving license Favorite Song: Ivory Tower Favorite Pastime: Eating Favorite Hangout: At home Typical Characteristic: Calm and serene Activities: Glee Club, 1,2,3,! ; Tumbling, 2; Basketball, 3; Cheerleading, 2,1 ; Junior Play, 3; Dramatics Club, h; Yearbook Committee, Echo Staff, U. Name: Irene Bolander Nickname: Pinky Ambition: To be Happy Pet Peeve: SISTERS'' Favorite Expression: Much Prized Possession: Peanuts in Home Ec. class Favorite Song: Hand in Hand Favorite Pastime: Baby-sitting Favorite Hangout: Anywhere with Allen Typical Characteristic: Light-hearted and sensitive Activities: Glee Club, l,2,3j Junior Class Play, 3; Yearbook Committee, 1 ; Dramatics Club, lj; Dramatics Club Secretary, 1 ; Basketball, I ; Echo Staff, 3,1 ; Name: Priscilla Collins Nickname: Putsy Ambition: To be a nurse Pet Peeve: People who drive like crazy Favorite Expression: Jinda makes you wonder, doesn't it? Prized Possession: Friendships Favorite Song: Anchors Aweigh Favorite Pastime: Eating, reading, and pla ing piano Favorite Hangout: Home T'pical Characteristic: Cute and clever Activities: National Honor Society, it; Class Secretary, 3,U; Tumbling, 3,1 ; Basketball, 2; Dramatics, 3,1 ; Clee Club, £:j Echo Staff, 3,i j Girls' State, 3; Student Council, li; Class Prophecy, 1 ; United Nations, 3; D. A. R. Home E. Award, lj English Award, 1,2; TJ. S. Histoiy Award, 3; French Award, 3 Fath Award, 1; -6- Names Audrey Forrest Nickname: Shrimp, or Shorty Ambition: To go South Pet Peeve: 3iology Favorite Expression: Oh well, that's life Prized Possession: Ky brother's car Favorite Song: I'll be Home Favorite Pastime: Writing letters Favorite Hangout: Anywhere I happen to be at the Typical Characteristic: lways smiling Activities: Glee Club, l,2j Basketball, 1,2,3,!:; Class Play, 3« Echo, 3,U; Yearbook, time It. Name: Joyce K. Foskett Nickname: Jo Ambition: Always be happy Pet Peeve: Crying Favorite Expression: Go la? down! Prized Possession: I'll never tell! Favorite Song: Ivor1 Tower Favorite Pastime: Drinking RootJeer Floats and placing records Favorite Hangout: Lorraine's Typical Characteristic: Cheerfulness Activities: Basketball, 1; Cheerleading, 2,3,1:; Junior Class Play, 3; Cheerleading Co-Captain, 3,1; Echo Staff, 3,it; Class Reporter, it; Glee Club, 1,2; Senior Yearbook Committee, Chairman, It; Tumbling, 3; Dramatics Club, It. Name: Ann Caroline Hiboard Nickname: 3 or An. ie Ambition: Be happy Pet Peeve: School Favorite Expression: Oh really and Tough Prized Possession: Ky dreams Favorite Pastime: Going out with Harvey Favorite Hangout: Library Typical Characteristic: Asking questions Activities: Basketball, 1,2; Glee Club, 1,3; Dramatics Club It; Junior Play, 3; Student Council, 3,1:; Echo Staff,3; Girls' State, 3; United Nations Trip, 3; Class Will Committee, It. -7- Name: Nancy T. Jones Nickname: Jonesy and Nan Ambition: Put Home Ec. to use Pet Peeve: Bow Ties Favorite Expression: Oh, no! Prized Possession: Ky perfect man Favorite Song: It's A Sin To Tell i Lie Favorite Pastime: Riding Favorite Hangout: East Woodstock Typical Characteristic: Inquisitive and loyal Activities: Basketball, 1,2,1:; Glee Club, 1,2; Junior Class Play, 3; Class Song, 1:. Name: Karl Korswig Nickname: Kris Ambition: Die Tool Maker Pet Peeve: Girl's Parents Favorite Expression: I forgot Prized Possession: My red hat Favorite Song: Rock An' Roll 1 altz Favorite Pastime: Using the telephone Favorite Hangout: Lincoln's Typical Characteristic: Quiet and amiable Activities: Glee Club, 1; Basketball, 1,2,3,1:; Track, 3,1� ; Soccer, 1:; Echo Staff, 1:; Dramatics, 3; Class Treasurer, 1:; Boys' State, 3; Class '. ill Com- mittee, 1:. Name: Evelyn Koschwitz Nickname: Evie Ambition: To be happy Pet Peeve: People who think the, are better than everyone else Favorite Expression: Ignore it. It'll go away Prized Possession: Plymouths Favorite Song: Magic Touch Favorite Pastime: Going Out Favorite Hangout: Here, there and everywhere Topical Characteristic: Carefree and witty Activities: Glee Club, 1,2; Chapel Choir, 1; Class Secretary, 2; Junior Class Play, 3; Class Vice-President, 3,1:; Dramatics Club, 1:; Yearbook Committee, U; Echo Staff, 3,1:; Blue and Gold Reporter, 2,3; Name: Leonard Morey Nicknrme: Leanhard Ambition: Happy Life Pet Peeve: Holsteins Favorite Expression: Jumping Thunderation Prized Possession: My Jerseys Fcvorite Song: It Took A Miracle Favorite Pastime: Sports Favorite Hangout: Home Typical Characteristic: Infathomable and quiet Activities: Class Treasurer, 1; Glee Club, 1,2,3,A; Basket- ball, 2,3; FFA, 3,4-; Cross country, 1,3,4; Base- ball, 1,2,3,4; Student Council, 3; Track, 2; Junior Class Play, 3. Name: Monica Rita Parent Nickname: Kit Ambition: To be happy Pet Peeve: Boys who drink and drive carelessly Favorite Expression: That’s for you to find out Prized Possession: My four purebred Ayrshires and my driver's license Favorite Song: Why Do Fools Fall in Love Favorite Pastime: Square dancing, listening to hillbilly, popu- lar, and rock an1 roll music, watching TV, Writing letters, and going out Favorite Hangout: No special place Typical Charateristic: Serene and goy Activities: Glee Club, 1; Echo Stcff, 3,4; Yearbook Committee,4 Name: Calvin Peterson Nickname: Cal Ambition: Navy and college Pet Peeve: Big shots Favorite Expression: Holy Mackeral Prized Possession: Other guys Favorite Song: Look Homeward, Angel Favorite Pastime: Playing Baseball Favorite Hangout: Between home end Putnam Typical Characteristic: Forgetfulness Activities: Class Treasurer, 3; Class President, 4; Student Coun- cil, 3,4; Glee Club, 1,2,4; Baseball, 4; Boys' State, 3; Echo Staff, 1. -9- Name: Bernard andre Phaneuf Nickname: Bern Ambition: To be able to pull a quarter out of my pocket when ever I put my hand in it. Pet Peeve: Working for the public E tvcrite Expression: Cut it cut Prized Possession: My guns Favorite Song: The Great Pretender Ehvorite Pastime: 1'ancing Favorite Hangout: Wasin's store Typical Characteristic: Always talking and singing Activities: Glee Club, 1,2,4; Cross Country, 1,2; Track, 1,2; Dramatics, 3 All-State Chorus, 4. Name: Naucy Rowe Nickname: Rcwsey Ambition: Become a social worker Pet P6sve: People who use lad English Favorite Expression: Ohii Prized Possession: Wy radio Favorite Song: Tenderly Ihvorite Pastime: Eating, sleeping, and dancing Ihvorite Hangout: H oe Typical Charateristic: Sociable Activities: Glee Club, 1,2,3,4; Chapel Choir, 1,2,3; Junior Ploy, 3; Dramatics Club, 4; Basketball, 4; Echo Staff, 3,4; Chairman of the Class history Com- mittee, 4; United Nations Trip, 3; History Award, 3; D.A.R. Home Ec. Award, 2; Decorations Committee of the Junior Prom, 35 Stage Properties Committee, 4; Decorations Chairman for the Glee Club Concert, 4. Name: Allen Sherman Nickname: Sherm Ambition: Join the Navy Pet Peeve: Swenson Favorite Expression: Moutties Cackin Prized Possession: Hot Plymouth Favorite Song: Going Steady Jhvorite Pastime: Baby-sitting Jhvorite Hangout: Lincoln's Typical Characteristic: Korswig's ditto Activities: Glee Club, 1; Class President, 1,2,3; Student Council President, 4; Student Council, 1,2,3,4; Cross Country, 1,2,3,4; Track, 4; Dramatics, 3; Soccer, 4; Baseball, 1,2,3 4; Basketball, 1,2,3 4; Decorations Committee, 35 United Nations Trip, 3? -10. � • . i. : . • Norno: Sidney Swenson Nickname: Sid Ambition: Navy Pet Peeve: Sherman Favorite Expression: I don't know Prized Possession: Keys to Plymouth Favorite Song: Chain Gang Favorite Pastime: jus' loafin' Favorite Hangout: Lincoln's Typical Characteristic: Bockslapping and laughing Activities: Glee Club, 1; Basketball, 3,A; Baseball, 3; Echo Staff, A; Dramatics, 3; Soccer, A; Class History Committee, A; Name: Wayne Vinal Nickname: Curly Ambition: To be a pilot Pet Peeve: People who drink, smoke and swear Favorite Expression: I don't believe it. Prized Possession: Mandolin Favorite Song: Rock Island Line Favorite Pastime: Practice playing my mandolin Favorite Hangout: Home Typical Characteristic: Strong and silent Activities: Tumbling, 3; Cross Country, A; Track, A; Name: Lydia Welling Nickname: Ann Ambition: That's a secret Pet Peeve: People who lio Fcvorite Expression: Hi Prized Possession: Sunny my dog Favorite Song: Born to be Free Favorite Pastime: Reading Favorite Hangout: Home Typical Characteristic: Happy and gay Activities: Glee Club, 2,3,A; Basketball, A; Junior Class Play, 3; Dramatics Club, A; Yoar book Committee, A; Echo Staff, 2,3,A. Name: Gordon Weimann Nickname: Buck Ambition: Forester Pet Peeve: Hot-rodders Favorite Expression: Goof-off Prized Possession: Undecided Favorite Song: Rock Island Line Favorite Pastime: Where ever there7s fun Typical Characteristic: Friendly chatter Activities: Stamp Club, 1,2; FFA, 3,4} Class Play, 3; Track 4. Name: Frances Wetherell Nickname: Franny or Rea Ambition: Be a private secretary Pet Peeve: Math Favorite Expression: Gol darn it Prized Possession: A soldier Favorite Song: The Great Pretender Favorite Pastime: Going out Favorite Hangout: Any where I can have a good time Typical Characteristic: Eager and quiet Activities: Glee Club, 1,2; Dramatics Club, 4; Blue Gold Echo, 2,3,4; Tumbling, 3,4; Yearbook Committee, 4. Name: James L. Williams Nickname: Shuffle Ambition: Make a million dollars Pet Peeve: Triangles Favorite Expression: C'est la vie Prized Possession: Telephone Favorite Song: Memories of You Favorite Pastime: Sitting and whispering Favorite Hangout: Anywhere with you Typical Characteristic: Cool and inquisitive Activities: Glee Club, 1; Track, 1,2; Class Reporter, 1,2,3; Dramatics Club, 4; Name: Sally Withers Nickname: Sal Ambition: To travel South Pet Peeve: French Favorite Expression: Holy Cow Prized Possession: Driving license Favorite Song; Yoji'll Never V alk Alone Favorite Pastime: Playing records and listening to the radio Favorite Hangout: Anywhere I can have a good time Typical Characteristic: Quiet and meditative Activities: Glee Club, 1,2; -12- Name: Gordon Weimann Nickname: Buck Ambition: Forester Pet Peeve: Hot-rodders Favorite Expression: Goof-off Prized Possession: Undecided Favorite Song: Rock Island Line Favorite Pastime: Where ever therets fun Typical Characteristic: Friendly chatter Activities: Stamp Club, 1,2; FFA, 3,4; Class Play, 3; Track 4. Name: Frances Wetherell Nickname: Franny or Reel Ambition: Be a private secretary Pet Peeve: Math Favorite Expression: Gol darn it Prized Possession: A soldier Favorite Song: The Great Pretender Favorite Pastime: Going out Favorite Hangout: Any where I can have a good time Typical Characteristic: Eager and quiet Activities: Glee Club, 1,2; Dramatics Club, 4; Blue Gold Echo, 2,3,4; Tumbling, 3,4; Yearbook Committee, 4. Name: James L. Williams Nickname: Shuffle Ambition: Make a million dollars Pet Peeve: Triangles Favorite Expression: C'est la vie Prized Possession: Telephone Favorite Song: Memories of You Favorite Pastime: Sitting and whispering Favorite Hangout: Anywhere with you Typical Characteristic: Cool and Inquisitive Activities: Glee Club, 1; Track, 1,2; Class Reporter, 1,2,3; Dramatics Club, 4; Name: Sally Withers Nickname: Sal Ambition: To travel South Pet Peeve: French Favorite Expression: Holy Cow Prized Possession: Driving license Favorite Song; Yop'll Never Walk Alone Favorite Pastime: Playing records and listening to the radio Favorite Hangout: Anywhere I can have a good time Typical Characteristic: Quiet and meditative Activities: Glee Club, 1,2; -12- SUPERLATIVES Joyce Most dignified Calvin Nancy R. Most attractive David Priscilla Best natured Bernie Mild.’ed Most ambitious Allen Ann Best actor I vid Nancy R. Tallest Glenn Audrey Shortest Karl Nancy J. Noisiest David Carolyn Qu iefcest Wayne Audrey Best Athlete Allen Priscilla Most talkative Bernie Signe Neatest Bernie Joyce Best sense of humor Bernie Ann Most popular Allen Evelyn Oldest Jimmy Priscilla Youngest Leonard Mildred Most likely to succeed r‘ lvin Mildred Most studious Kail Ann Best speaker Calvin Priscilla Peppiest Bernie -13- PROCESSIONAL CLASS NIGHT PROGRAM Jotham G. Reynolds, Marshd Barbara L, Marcy, Marshal WELCOME Calvin Peterson ADBRESS: So Doer to Our Hoarts Priscilla Collins CHAPEL CHOIR class history The World Is Waiting for tho Sunrise Dietz Shophord Soronade Spiolnan Now River Train Early American Song Menbers of CLASS WILL the CLASS PR0K2CY Class of 1956 CLASS SOl'G God Bo with You Reynolds ADDRESS : To Havo and To Hold SOLO Trees - Rasbach AWARDS AND PRISES Mildred Albrecht Bornard Phanouf Mr. Gregory Coffin PRESENTATION 0? CLASS GIRT ADDRESS ? Beyond tho Blue Horizon ACADEMY 30N-G Woodstock Ac ax’any Calvin Peterson Signo Anderson Lo avitt Rockucll PRIZES AND AWARDS English I (Law Mcnorial Fund) English II (Law Memorial Fund) Mathematics I (Lew Memorial Fund) American History (Law Memorial Fund) Best Speller (Law Memorial Fund) Best Latin Scholar (Susan Dorranco Gordon Fund) Best Mathematics Scholar (Susan Dorranco Gordon Fund) Most Improvement in Science (Winifred Potter Wiltsie Prize) Bausch Lonb Science Award Prix d’Honneur (French Prize) Undorgraduato Who Has Done the Most for the Acad.omy (Class of 1943) American Legion Oratory Award -111- SO DEAR TO OUR HEARTS One back with me to the days of yore, the past which can only be relived through memories. The thoughts and mem- ories of our American past are ones to be cherished. For it was only yesterday that grandpa and grandma bounced to church behind old Dobbin; 3t was only a short while ago that Dobbin stepped aside to let pass the more mcdern Model T which sped along at the Incredible speed of 20 miles per hour. It was only a short time ago, too, that school children as well as adults huddled around the kitchen stove in an effort to get warm while dressing on cold winter mornings. It was only yesterday that the roaring twenties blustered across the hor- izon of America with all the heartiness of a lusty gale. And it was only yesterday that America's life was disrupted by war, destruction, depression, and discouragement. But perhaps one phase of our past which is close to our hearts and which comes readily to mind is education in the Little Red School House. There young America was first in- troduced, sometimes rather sharply, to the ABC's and the three R'6. Although education was at first only available to boys, scon however, through the work of Horace Mann, girls, too, were allowed to attend schools. The earliest education provided for the teaching of the reading of the Bible to the pupils. Writing was not general- ly attempted. But after the middle of the eighteenth cen- tury itvias widely accepted that readin', writin', and 'rith- metic, the three R's, were the standard school subjects. Geography gradually took its place among these subjects to- ward the end of the nineteenth century. There, too, in the little school houses the old fash- ioned schoolmasters ruled with iron hands; the hands weren't really iron, but the hickory stick sometimes felt like iron, for if a lesson were not mastered or a word were whispered out cf order the hickcry switch made a sharp impression. Many teachers had little cr no training to qualify them as teachers; one teacher taught all grades in one school (and the range of ages of the students was from five or six to about twenty.) Although it seems rather doubtful, pro- gress was actually made, and it was very real as we can see by looking back on the accomplishments of the past. The little one room school houses, where these school masters held sway, were crude at first; but they gradually improved, not to the point of perfection, of course, but they served their purpose. The old Quassett school which was recently restored served its purpose for many, many years. -15- 4 • • cf • • . . • The heating systems in these schools were unique, to say the least, A. pot bellied stove in the center of the room kept the pupils quite colorful in winter; those near the stove were a rosy red while the pupils on the outer edges were cold shades of blue. Yes, the days of the little red school house are gone but certainly not forgotten. Turning next to religion in the past, one can see the church in the wildwood with its family pews and solemn ser- vices. Each family sat in his own pew Sunday after Sunday. The pastors of those early churches seemed to have no time limits on their sermons; many Sunday morning services lasted at least for two hours, and one couldn't sleep either, for deacons stood with long poles in their hands ready to poke sleeping members cf the congregation back to reality. Sometimes the ministers of those times were more like evangelists; they traveled about from church to church. Two great preachers of this class were Billy Sunday and Dwight L. Moody; Moody founded a Bible school which has con- tinued to train young people for Christian service down through the years. Truly, in America, people of the past found the liberty to worship as they pleased. That was why our Pilgrim fore- fathers came here in the first place; they wanted freedom of worship. Americans have had that freedom of worship and re- ligious toleration since those early days. The American Democracy of the past is a subject of pri- mary importance. Without our government which is of, bjr, and for the people, the education of the past for all young- sters would not have developed and there would have been no religious freedom nor toleration. One of the outstanding steps toward the development of this Democracy was the sign- ing of the Declaration of Independence, The American desire for rights, liberty, and opportunity was expressed there. Then, in 1767, came the Constitution of the United States. The Declaration had given a general Idea of what a democratic government would be like and the Constitution set up that government and showed how it would work. Per this Democracy men have fought and died; disappointments have been exper- ienced and suffering has been borne. The basic principles of our democracy are set forth in the Declaration and the Constitution—Justice, domestic tran- quility, common defense, welfare and liberty—and above all as Abraham Lincoln triumphantly stated, ours is a Democracy and government ...of the people, by the people, and for the people. Our past is one to be proud of; all the little parts of the past have built up to give us our heritage. The accomplish- ments of the past, the mistakes of the past and the hopes of the past have joined to give us memories that will always be so dear to our hearts. -16- Pri8Cilla Collins % • • s ••• • TO HAVE AND TO HOLD This is the present—a vast horizon across which is blazed the visible and invisible results of centuries of unaccount- able research, labor, and courage. Vhat we have now was ac- complished only through many tedious years of having a dream and watching that dream come true. A tremendous amount of time, patience and hard work was required to achieve the goals which have made possible our existing high standards of living. Let us, then, be mindful of this as our world today is more deeply discussed. There are innumerable things in the present American scene that we have and must vigilantly hold. Obviously, the first one is our great system of free education. The schools and colleges of today have gone far beyond those cf yesterday. Education has extended to the masses—in fields far removed from the basic classical education of New England. True, it is, that today there is emphasis on classical education, but instruction is now given in the trades, vocations, the arts and sciences, government, and almost any branch cf learning that an individual needs. America has become great because she has discouraged ignorance. Hence it will be for our benefit to further the educational advantages of tomorrow. Secondly, we have and we must hold the increased care of unfortunate Americans for the welfare of the people� Care given to the less fortunate in the past is incomparable to that of today. Innumerable institutions have recently been organized to provide for the best possible care and treatment of the disabled, the mentally ill, the aged, the sick, and the physically handicapped. Help has been made available only through the citizens who have contributed funds, precious time, and patience to supplement the needs of these less for- tunate people cf America. The majority of persons will, at one time or another, need the aid of one of these organizations. It is the wise citizen who contributes all that he can to such worthy cause. Scientific research, too, has played an important role in the advancement of our public health and welfare. Only re- cently scientists released the Salk Anti-polio vaccine that is now being distributed to help control epidemics of the di- sease. The untiring research on cancer has kindled the flame of hope, for the chances of surviving this disease are con- stantly being lengthened. The progress of medicine is a gra- tifying reminder of the scientific research that will never be ended. In the fourth place, our citadel of freedom, the Consti- tution of the United States, puts forth one of the dearest treasures that we have today—our basic freedoms. Taking the -17- ■ • :• form of the Bill of Rights, these articles grant to us in America the freedom of speech, the f -eedom of religion, free- dom of the press, freedom from excessive punishment for wrong- doing, and freedom from presumed guilt. We have been called upon to defend our freedom in the past, and we are willing to defend it again today. Such patriotism and love for our coun- try will always be our assurance against the threat of Com- munism or other evil powers in the world. So far we have been looking at only the things we have to- day that we wish to hold. But, unfortunately, there are factors in the present which do not contribute wholesomely to our world— these things � we must not hold. Poverty and slum areas tend to promote crime and delin- quency, and it is our responsibility to rid ourselves of them. The problem of the slum areas is being partially solved today by allowing people to work for and earn homes of their own. In this way, they will be proud of the homes for which they had to work, and they will gain confidence in themselves and lead better lives. Today it is commonly thought that young boys and girls are wrong in their ways, but I am confident you will agree that the words of T. W. King, staff director of the Educational Division of the National Office Management Association illus- trate perfectly the basis of delinquency and crime today: Btsically, human nature does not change. Young people today are as right as they ever were. It is the conditions of the times that have changed. Broken homes, delinquent parents, the glamorizing of crime in various media of enter- tainment, plus the failure of society to instill in youth the love of God and respect for the rights of others—all these are taking their toll in the way a small minority of boys and girls are turning out. Continued advancement in the sciences, the arts, and in world progress in general by the youth of to- day will bear vivid testimony of how very right most of our young people really are,1 There is another thing that we do not wish to hold—the t hreat of another world war. We are working hard today to promote peace in the world, and the combined efforts of every- one are needed to achieve this goal. The United Nations is the prominent organization today that is working to promote world peace. Undaunted by failures of previous organizations, the United Nations has pledged to do its best today and in the future to further its cause. This is only a brief picture of our world today, but it can serve as the basis for deep consideration and gratitude of the many long-awaited and well-deserved things to have and to hold. But what of tomorrow, you ask? By holding the best things of today we shall ready ourselves for the grave tasks we shall meet in the near future—a future no one can fore- see, but one of which all can dream. by Mildred Albrecht -18- % . ' L’ • • ! • fcV J L . . • . • . • • fi . - ... r • C J BEYOND THE BLUE HOPIZON Within sight is humanity's age-old goal of universal brother- hood, peace, and plenty, attainable through the powers which knowledge has given to man. Will human beings use their giant power to take them further along the road of progress to the goal foreseen by our religious, moral, and philosophical prophets? Or will they lose their way- in the darkness of ignorance and selfishness, plunging over the clifs to destruction? Only by education con doubt and fear be resolved , says President Eisenhower. Benjamin Franklin once said, The good education of youth has been esteemed by wise men in all ages as the surest foundation of the happiness both of private families and of commonwealths. In no country is education so active and vital an element in the life of the people as in the United States, Nowhere else do teachers show so strong a desire for self improvement, parents sogroat a determ nation that their children shall take advantage of the opportunities offered, or citizens so great a willingness to bear the necessary expense. By 1959, the children already born will push secondary secon- dary school enrollments to more than 10% above the 1954- level. College enrollments are likely to double within fifteen years. The rise in enrollments confronts American schools and colleges with a staggering problem of finding enough good teachers. There will need to be one-half million more school teachers on the job in I965 than today. William James said, The teachers of this country, one may say, have its future in their hands. In order to provide for replacements, expansion and the maintenance of present pupil-teacher ratios, tho schools of the nation must find 16 new teachers now on the job. TMs is the equivalent of replacing all the teachers we now have and finding 60 per cent in addition—all within 10 years. The problem of the shortage of teachers may bo partially solved by the uso of television. By using the television, tho children will be able to receive the best instructionsfrom the best qualified instructors. Television adds a new dimension to teaching. Before the printing press, all instruction had to proceed by word of mouth. With printing, textbooks made it possible for a good writer to reach millions of school children, even in poor schools with poor teachers. Television makes it possible to bring the superior teacher into the classroom in the some way that books bring the superior writer to the student. Through the use of film, the great teachers of each generation con be preserved for the benefit of successive generations. What a pity that Albert Einstean wasn't recorded -19- • n itJii . 4v aH •- • r.7' ’ 1 v ; ruy i .feftf v I Tc i r i . j : J it t £ tl wb'iJy zdj 'till rti . r . f. tA . v Oi 3- • f ., -i IfStorrjlfc % : -J w '■• at on film in a semester's courseI Generations to como could hove profited just as we might have if lessons of Galieo or Leonardo da Vinci were now on film. But others are still here, men of the calibre of J, Robert Oppinhcimer, Ernest Lawrence and Carl Sandburg. In years to come, if courses by them were recorded on film, students could profit from their writings. What an enriching college course that would bei But let us consider for a few moments the world of the future. What shall we see there? Shall we see ruin and des- truction in the future, or shall we see a world of friend- ship and prosperity? Recently, Harold Stassen wrote an article in the ladies' Home Journai entitled, Atoms For Peace. In this article he states that atomic pow r can be used for peaceful purposes. It is the atomic bomb or weapon in reverse. The deadly power has also the capacity to bring new energy. Can you imagine a world in which there is no disease. . . where hunger is unknown. . . where food never rots and crops never spoil. . . where dirt is an old-fashioned word and routine household tasks are just a matter of pressing a few buttons. . , a world whore no one over stokes a furnace or curses the smog, where the air everywhere is as fresh as on a mountaintop and the breeze from a factory as sweet as from a rose? Imagine the world of the future. . . the world that nuclear energy can create for all of us. This, according to Mr. Stassen could, and in all respects, probably will happen in jtho near future. What do the experts predict? Well, ten years from now you will be working only four days a week, probably at a guaranteed annual wage. There will be a spectacular new anti-TB drug. One child in ten will spend time in a mental institution. You will fly from New York to London in five hours; man- made satellites will circle the earth. Microwave cooking methods, in which cooking is done with an electronic tube will be in use. Foods cooked this way will maintain more of their nutritive elements. Your entertainment will be centered at home. You'll pro- bably have two color television sets, which should cost under 3oo. each. The pay-as-you-watch system, averaging one dol- lar a night charged on your telephone bill, will be a standard supplementary service. You may be able to see some live pick ups from Europe but there are no sighs of global TV inthe next decade. -2ft- • • . ■ • t , ' • • If you are working with chemicals, electronics, or air- craft, which, in that order will continue to be among our fastest growing industries, you are more likely to work out- side of the cities. Your tools, whether in office or factory, will be more automatic, If you do clerical or secretarial work, you'll have to take courses to learn how to run increasingly com- plex business machines. Your savings will probably be two per cent larger than the seven per cent now saved by the everego U. S, family. But, if you now pay 6 00 yearly in Federal Income taxes, you'll probably pay at least $500 in 1965« And you will pay at lecst $50 more in state income and personal taxes. It is known that people will live longer, and it is al- so believed by many experts that a world war will not pos- sibly come. These are the predictions of experts. As to the actual course the future will take we shall have to wait and see. But let us go forth into the future and show the dourage that goes with youth. Let us put forth this foundation which we have gained and work for a better nation in which to raise our children. Signe Anderson -21- 1952-1953 1952 to 1953 was a memorable year for the class of 56 . We did a lot of things! Some of our actions were very trad- itional, while others rather left our older brothers and sisters in amazement. For example, we lowly freshmen were quite in keeping with the Academy's records when we lost Hie magazine campaign. But on the other hand, we broke all the preconceived notions of the upper classmen when we won the paper drive hands down. Who ever heard of a group of young freshmen putting on a supper? Well, the class of 56 with the help of some mothers and the supervision of Mrs. Robertson did just that. With this great achievement behind us, we had no intention of slowing down. So a few weeks later when snow began to blanket the ground our thoughts just naturally turned to Christmas. Full of the Christmas spirit we made the rounds of the village carrying gay wreathes and corsages. These we sold to many people in the community. And not too many weeks later many of the same people supported a food sale which we held in Putnam. The people of Woodstock were good to our class. The year drew to a close. Rumors spread that we would have a grinder booth at the Woodstock Fair, but at that point our minds looked forward to two months of fun—swim- ming, fishing, vacationing. Our freshmen year was over, but we felt we had made an imprint upon the Academy! -22- 1953-195 The rumore we heard of the grinder tooth project at the fair came true, A committee of mothers and Mrs. Robertson organized and helped us supervise at the booth. I am sure the voices of '56 competed well with the other barkers along the mid-way. We worked hard at the fair but were rath- er pleased to return to school to start our sophomore year. Naturally, we were sorry to have lost a few class-mates •n the way, but we were happy to welcome many new recruits to our class. To our chagrin the class of 1956 again came in last in the magazine campaign; to our delight, however, and breaking tradition again, we won the paper drive for the second time. Encouraged by the success of our freshman class supper, we decided to repeat the affair twice. Only these times we changed our menu to luscious Swedish Meat Balls, Seme of parents after these suppers looked as though they'd Just re- ceived a sunburn, for they had spent many hours bent over the hot stove cooking the meat ball6. Suddenly we realized it was time to order our class rings. Now, being a unique class, we decided to pick rings of our own choosing. Hence we invited many companies to display their rings. We broke with tradition and picked ours from Josten Company. Christmas time again saw us making the rounds of the village homes with wreathes and corsages, and once more the villagers responded handsomely. All too soon it was Springtime, and we found ourselves dashing hither and yon to get materials with which to de- corate the gym for the Senior Reception. We tramped through the woods after wild flowers; we scratched our arms and legs cn the brambles; we worked like the proverbial beaver! Re- sult—a beautifully decorated gym and a most successful re- ception. Our last class meeting of the year was held at this time. We decided to once again sponsor a grinder booth at the fair. We left school for a summer of pleasure, but we looked for- ward to the September day when we'd take our places as upper clasf”-° ' 195 -1955 Buy ycur grinders 1 Right this way, pleasewere the opening wards sounding our positions as Juniors in the Acad- emy. Once again we were manning a fair booth. As soon as we gat organized, we realized that our frenz- ied money raising activities of the first two years could let up a bit. New we were Juniors; we were entitled to some fun. Sc we planned our prom and again broke Academy tradition. We decided to hold it during the Thanksgiving recess so that members of the alumni might return to relive for a few hours their school days. The prem was fun. We all locked so nice and the music lent itself to our moods. It was shortly after the prom that Mrs. Robertson de- cided that we needed to play act,” so we went into prepar- ations for our class play, Spring Prom Magic , Rehearsals were work, but pleasure, too. Ncne of us will ever forget the smell of grease paint, nor the tense forty minute wait when the lights went out on play-night. Despite all the exeiteuent, we remembered our lines and put on a good per- formance. Later in the year we held a food sale in East Woodsteck. The funds from this supplemented the money we had once again won in the paper drive and helped to console us for «ur third successive loss in the Magazine Campaign. Finally, vacation was upon us and this time we realized that next September would be the last year for us as stud- ents in the Academy. But as we looked back on our years, we knew that our successes had outweighed our failures. We determined to make the same thing true another year. ,c 32as' -24- 1955 - 1956 Finally we attained our senior year, for which each of us for various reasons—had awaited impatiently. First of all we decided that history was of no value, if one didn't learn by experience, so with three years of failure in the magazine campaign behind us, we plunged in- to the task of erasing such a blot from 1956. We did erase it! In fa t we completely submerged it as well as the Other classes in thr academy by winning the campaign overwhelm- ingly. Naturally, the paper drive was an old story to 1956. Once again f56, exuding sophisticated boredom, won the drive. Then we turned to food! The girls of the class know- ing the age old axiom that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach insisted upon an early senior supper. So successful were they and the rest of us that the supper was repeated later in the year! And how our mothers worked! Of course we were all present at both events to do the dishes and swab the deck ! Naturally, being really human, we had our sauabbles! Quite a few disagreements arose over the graduation invi- tation. Some of us wanted very festive invitations; others wanted very conservative ones. Put with Mrs. Robertson urging us to do what the majority wanted we let democracy take its course. At last off to Washington! Need we tell all? Girls who limped up the endless ramp at Grand Central station in their spiked healed shoes—fellows who panted up the same ramp loaded with innumerable suitcases—a bus driver named Pat who kept us amused at his jokes—a hotel mobbed with a gang from Maine—(at that point we wished those mainiacs had stayed home.)—the boat that swayed gently in the waves and sight-seeing galore from Connecticut to Virginia-all those things and more made our trip a memorable one! So here we are tonight! We prepared for tonight for weeks; there were monents when we thought today would never come, but anyway we made it! 1956 has left much behind that is good; we wish we'd left much more. But we've been a happy class; and we hope that the classes to follow will benefit from the actions of the illustrious class of 1956. -25- • ■ • w' i • , • . • . ) ■ CLASS WILL Be it known to ell parties that this document is the last will and testament of the Class of 1956, Woodstock Academy, in the town of Woodstock, County of Windham, State of Connec- ticut . Karl Korswig bequeathes a bull-dozer to Arvid Anderson and Sigurd Swanberg so that they can repair the roads that the Class of 1956 used. Leonard Marcy leaves to David Botes added insurance--- just in case... Joyce Benenscnroceives all of Nancy Rowe's dramatic abil- ity. May Joyce continue to star. Priscilla Collins leaves Dick Blanchard and David Boyd permanent places in room three and the Queen of Chess. Because John Carlson uses the rood to South Woodstock of- ten, Gordon Weimann gives him a course in efficient driving. Barbara Chase is honored with Colvin Peterson's great mathematical ability. Millie Albrecht thought that Laverne Child would like her pocket size alarm clock so she can pet home from dates on time. Ann Hibbard leavos Sylvia Copeland her outstanding in- quisitiveness. The Senior Class presents Arrannd Daigneault with a new cor so he can travel easily to and from Storrs. Nancy Jones bequeaths Marilyn Edwards a time schedule for the Hood's milk truck. Jimmy Williams would like to sec John Ellery got a little taller; therefore, he presents John with some of his extra height. Monica P- rent leaves to John Frink a booklet entitled Six Methods to Simplify Chore Time so ho may have his evenings free, Dave Ask thinks that Bruce Hansen needs a pair of wings for his feet so ho can run from the Freshmen girls. Irene Bolander would like to present Mary Hildreth with a season ticket to the Grange. Sidney Swenson donates a no-parking sign for Sasun Hill's driveway, _2 _ Carolyn Basto hopes to preserve Bruce Kosa's voice by leaving Mm a record of questions to ask in elrss. Joyce Foskett hand3 down to Carol Laurens her position on the Cheerleading Squad, Allen Sherman bequeathes a pair of shoes to Gordon Iyon so he can increase his speed on the soccer field, Bernard Rianeuf would like to leave Richard Magpcn his book of practical Jokes, Because Barbara Marcy is in the Commercial Room so fre- quently, Frances Wetherell gives Barbara her typewriter. Wayne Vinal gives Christopher fhige his wonderful leather- working abilities, Charlie Stevenson receives Signe Anderson's ability to get along well with the teachers. Audrey Forrest's well-deserved basketball letter is be- queathed to Carol Sheldon. Evelyn Koschwitz gives Ronnie Sinclair her mohopoly over Prospect Street. The Senior Class leaves to Cleone Spurgeon and Ann Marie Patenaude a link in the everlasting chain of friendship. Lydia Walling gives to Carol Tripp an apron for her work. Sally Withers wishes to make Margie Tatem and Milton Shippee happy with her record of Love and Marriage. To Stella Parent the Senior Class leaves a megaphone so she can be heard when she is a senior. To this document we affix our signatures and 3wear this to be the last will and testament of the Class of 1956 Mildred Albrecht Ann Hibbard Karl Korsvig Gordon Weimann -27- • •} • • • • • V • r t- •. T • • ■ . . • 9 • ■ • r 1 •v • .v .. r. • • • • ' • n 1 • f • r mt :x � ' I . • r« , . L j: , • ■ • T T ? C L 4S S PROPHECY Mildred Albrecht, married to an interne from the Bain- bridge Naval Hospital, is working there as a medical tech- nologist, Signe Anderson is r.ow having her troubles with the history classes at Woodstock Academy, Any night one can find her correcting papers in the rocking chair with her pot cat in her lap, David A3k has finally fulfilled his desire to go places fast; he's a policemen in California, Carolyn Basto has forgotten her shyness end has become ono of the outstanding and lovely Power’s models, Irene Bolandcr's ambition is realized; she is private secretary to tho president of the Sherman Dairy Farm As- sociation, Nancy Rowe is tho president of tho Woodstock Players this may prove to be a stopping stone to her success as a brilliant actress, Joyce Foskott is working in tho office of tho onlargcd Mathiou Ford Sales, surrounded by streamlined 66 Fords, Evolyn Koschwitz has gone to Paris to study tho nowest trends in hair styles, Ann Hibbard hr.s her hands full with sever young ones, Bcsidos raising her childron, she is ertronoly activo with tho P.T.A, Bornio Phanouf, a popular singing star broadcasting from a satolito to the Marsians, shows that a small town boy can mnko good, Jimmy Williams has a wish that came true. Ho is mak- ing quick noncy — that is, at tho Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Washington, D.C. Karl Korswig, chairman of the Board of Trustocs at Wood- stock Academy announced today that Sidnoy Swenson has boon given the contract to build tho now high school. Chairman Korswig also announced that Leonard Mercy, mathomatics in- structor, and Calvin Peterson, principal, will return in September, Audrey Forrest is secretary to the principal of Woodstock Academy. Nancy Jonos is now a hairdresser with her husband Pierro, Thoy havo three little curls, I mean girls, -28- Gordon Woiraanr, a member of the Extension Service, is toaching forestry to the 4.-H boys ond girls in tho area., Ho is also soiling Christmas trees and corsages on the side. Allon Shcrnr.n hes just broken tho previous record milo sot by Wos Santoc. Santoo ran the nilo in 3s58 end 1 ran it in 3:57. Lydia Walling, a well known dog breeder, is raising cocker spaniols end boagio puns. How much is that doggie in the window? Francis Wcthcroll is living at Fort Dix where her hus- band is stationed. Sally Withers is a governess for tho governor of Conn- ecticut, Wayne Vinal has boon doing some wrestling when he is rot piloting his Bcll-X-100. Priscilla Collins i3 now slapping babies on tho third floor —— a . the Day Kinba.ll Hospital, that is, Monica Parent got married shortly after leaving school. She is now bustling about keeping house. Glonn Potorson is married and is raising his own basket- ball squad. -29- GOD BE WITH YOU Words and Music by Robert Reynolds When the time for parting comes A sadness fijls the air. All the mem'ries of the past Rise up to meet you there What can one say, what can one do? One can only try To show some love and bring some peace with this good-bye Chorus: May God Be with You Till we meet again, God Be with You As a friend to friend; And I pray You'll come back some day, But may God Be with You Till we meet again. CLASS MOTTO Norn quantum sed quam bene Not how much, but how well -30- Academy Sunday First Congregational Church Woodstock, Connecticut Sunday, June 17, 1956 2:30 o'clock P.M. PROCESSIONAL Miss Constance Willians INVOCATION Dr. Paul Ross Lynn HYMN NO. 1 Holy, Holy, Holy� ' Dykes RES PCI'S IVE RE-DING Rev. Conrad Collins LNTHSIi— 0, May I Know tho Lord As Friend Chapel Choir Mddson SCRIPTURE READING AITHSK— D.r't Bo Weary Traveler Glee Club Spiritual PRAYER Rev, Walter Steen CHORAL RESPONSE ANTHEM— ily Prayer for Today Chapel Choir Alstyno INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER Mr. Gregory Coffin BACCALAUREATE ADDRESS Rev. Janos Blnnning Westfield Congregational Church Danielson, Connecticut HYMN I’O. 347— 0 God, Beneath Thy Guiding Hand1' Duko Stroot BENEDICTION -31- HECBS3IC NAL Dr, Royr’on Leonard GRADUATION PROGRAM • procrtjicnal Jothan G. Reynolds, Marshal Barbara L. Marcy, Marshal INVOCATION Rev, Paul Ross Lynn ’■JELCOME Calvin Peterson, President SONG Woodstock Acadomy Leevi tt-Rockwoll C0!f ENCSliENT ADIRES =5 Reverend Rockwell Harmon Potter Doan Emeritus Hertford Seminary Foundation GLEE CLUE Holiday Song Roses of tha South No Man Is An Island Schuman Strauss Arrangonont by Ringweld PRESENTATION OF SENIOR AWARDS AND PRIZES Gregory C, Coffin, Principe?. PRESEITATION OF DIPLOMAS Marvin A, Barrett President, Board of Trustees SONG Fair Woodstock Hell-Childs RECESSIONAL PRIZES AND AWARDS Tho Most Dosorving Senior Boy (Sidnoy G. Morse Fund) Tho Ror.c’ r s Digest Award for tho Highest Ranking Senior Tho D.A.R, Good Citizenship Award Tho Best Typist (W.A, Student Government 1944.) The American Legion Americanism Awards The Constanco Holt Pootry Essay Contest The Teachers’ Round Tablo Scholarship Tho Yalo Honor Cups • -32- . . GIRLS� SPORTS In the fall field hockey was introduced to the girls at the Academy. Several of the girls enjoyed this out- door sport. Perhaps in the future there might be a field hockey team at the Academy. The girls' basketball team had a good season this year. The varsity team won fiye out of the eleven games played. Carol Sheldon and Audrey Forrest, co-captains, led the girls in the scoring field with 143 and 89 points respect- ively. At the middle of the season a member of the varsity, Signe Anderson, was lost to the team for the remainder of the season because of an injury suffered in the Notre Dame game. Two season records were broken during the first week of March, Laverne Child scored 26 points and the team scored 58 points in the St. Joseph game breaking the in- dividual scoring and the team scoring records. The junior varsity won two of its six games this year, Sally Fitts was the highest individual scorer with 32 pints. The cheerleaders started early this season by remodel- ing their squad. It was decided to have six regular cheer- leaders and three substitutes. New uniforms were made. Jumpers of royal blue corduroy, lined with gold cotton, and yellow blouses constituted the uniforms. Many compli- ments were received on them. The cheerleaders participated at every boys' basket- ball game and a few of the girls' games. Eight or nine new cheers were inaugurated and were received with avid appreciation. TEAM PARTICIPANTS FOR 1955-56 Class of 1956 Cheerleading Joyce Foskett Carolyn Basto Basketball Audrey Forrest Signe Anderson Irene Bolander Nancy Rowe Nancy Jones Lydia Walling -33- Class of 1957 Cheerleading Cleone Spurgeon . Carol Laurens Ann Marie Patenaude Carol Sheldon Marilyn Edwards Basketball Barbara Marcy Laverne Child Susan Hill Class of 1958 Cheerleading Pat King Basketball Doris Mary Rowe Class of 1222 Heather Boyd Cheerleading Marsha Brown Kathy Krushefsky Doris Kosa Basketball Sally Fitts Mildred Hildreth -34- BOYS' SPORTS RESUME FOR CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK This season ten boys carried the hopes of Woodstock in long distance racing, cross country. Several meets were won and sev- eral more could have been victories but for a few places that the opposing team occupied. Allen Sherman, the team captain, led the boys in all the meets. He had five firsts and three second places in conclud- ing a fair year of two wins and six defeats. This squad is young and inexperienced, but they should show progress in the next few years. A large turn out for track this spring brought hopes of having a good season. At. the season's end, several of the team members had perfected their particular event with great success and helped to carry much of the scoring for the team. With a few extra boys in each event to support the success- ful team members, the team could have enjoyed a winning sea- son. This was not the case, and it is hoped that future en- rollments will give us the extra runners that are needed to bring the score high enough to overcome the opposition in this area. Leonard Marcy carried the team with many places in var- ious events. In the Q.V.C. meet this year he went over the high jump at 5'5 . This is better than most have done in the past few years. Allen Sherman and John Carlson won sev- eral places in running and field events. SOCCER If anyone drove past the Academy late this fall, he must have been surprised to see four white posts standing out in the middle of the common. The four white posts were the sym- bols of the revived soccer team at Woodstock Academy. The season was started late in October and the coach, Mr. Craver, had a rather hard time finding games for the team. However, the team played a schedule of five games. Of these five games the Woodstock team won four. The single loss was credited to Nichols Junior College. With this record Wood- stock Academy can be proud. Allen Sherman and John Frink were the captains for the year. Without the splendid work of Ronald Sinclair and Sidney Swenson in the goal, the team would not have had the record it has. -35- t ' -liti i■ . . ; ! . 1 . , . Prospects for future teams are very good even though the Academy will lose the following seniors in the course of the year: Allen Sherman, Sidney Swenson, Karl Korswig, and Leonard Marcy. BASKETBALL Our Varsity basketball record this year was six vans and fourteen losses. Our season was highlighted by some sparkling performances resulting in wins over Marionapolis, Putnam Tech, Nichols Junior College Jayees, and Lynmn. Through graduation two members will be leaving the squad, Allen Sherman and David Ask. Therefore, next year's basketball boys should be an ex- perienced team. BASEBALL Our baseball season this year has been a strange one. Our new baseball field was not in playing condition; therefore, the team was forced to play home games on diamonds in neighboring towns. Most of the home games were played at Pomfret School and several at Putnam Recreational Field, We have won but two games; one, however, was a win over Putnam High, and it seems that our team was the only team in the Q.V.C. to beat Putnam, The other win was over Stafford, Allen Sherman and Leonard Marcy arc the only seniors that are on the team. Next year the squad will be more experienced. -36- MUSIC Tho annual Spring Concort brought to a climr:: the ac- ti vitios of tho Glee Club or tho year. The the no, Let There Be Music, was pronptod by ore of the select'ors to be used at the concert. Early ir the fell preparations for tho More Fun Than a Circus took most of roheareal tine and e::tra poriods were spent on solo work. Tho proceeds of this per- formance wore used to finance tho Allstate chorus trip. Siano Anderson, Mildred Albrecht, and Bornard Phnneuf re- presented the Academy, Their enthusiasm did much to spark the work of th entire Gloo Club. Tho Audition Festivals, sponsored by the Connecticut Music Educators' Association, are lie Id in tho spring throughout the state and are open to any High School group; our group wont to Norwich Froo Acadony. Rating shoots are given each director with both helpful and flattering connorts. Sinco Gloo Club is elective rather than selective, a balance in parts is not always possible, but wc hr.vo triod to compensate by developing a good tone nudity.' Members of tho Gloe Club included Fancy Rowo, Leonard Mercy, Bernard Pharou'0, Calvin Potor3on, Carolyn Br.sto, Lydia Mailing, Signc Andcson, Mildred Albrecht, Priscilla Collins. Tho Chapel Choir eppoarod at all of those functions, and again Signc Anderson and Mildred Albrecht have given their tino and talent to add to tho succoss o this group. Signo is our resident and Mildred our trersuror. -37- NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Constance E, Holt Chapter of the National Honor Society was formally installed at Woodstock Academy on May 2, 1956. The chapter was inducted by thirteen senior members of the Fred E. Corbin Chapter of Mary E. Wells High School, Southbridge, Massachusetts. The National Honor Society elects outstanding and deserving junior and senior students who meet four qualifications: schol- arship, character, leadership and service. Eight students in Woodstock Academy met these qualifications for the May instal- lation service. The seniors honored were Mildred Albrecht, Signe Anderson, and Priscilla Collins; juniors, David Boyd, Sylvia Copeland, Marilyn Edwards, Susan Hill, and Bruce Kosa. The installation ceremony was very impressive. Four stu- dents of the visiting chapter spoke briefly on the qualifica- tions for membership. Mr. Coffin then presented the new mem- bers with the Keystone, the society's emblem, and with cer- tificates of membership. The ceremony concluded with the re- peating of the pledge by new members. The Constance E. Holt Chapter held on organizational meet- ing on May 16, 1956. The following officers were elected: President, Susan Hill; Vice-President, David Boyd; Secretory, Marilyn Edwards; Treasure Bruce Kosa, The society, under the faculty sponsorship of Mrs. James Robertson, plans to become self-supporting and hopes to promote worthwhile school and community projects. It is expected that in the future installationswill be held twice each year. -38- ••'J ■ ■ ' • J I . , . • .8 ' 1. i . . • . . 1 ' . ' : .. j • ' • : ’ , „ . . , .................... . ; { 4J' : , . h ACCOPRESS BINDER BDS 2507 EMB To hold sheet size 11 8 . Also available in special sizes up to 35' 2 x 39' 2 sheet size. 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