Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-06-21
TWELVE PUPILS OF WOODSTOCK
ACADEMY RECEIVE DIPLOMAS


politely told us that we must sing and
give some Of the school cheers in chap
el. We were very much excited over
TINS task, but when the day came we
put over our stunt as we'll as any
freshmen could be expected To do.
We knew that we must elect our
officers, and we also knew that the
sophomores did not intend that we
should be an organized class. Miss
Opham, who was our advisor, helped
us plan our first meeting which we
held in the chemistry laboratory. We
met at recess and had all our officers
elected before the sophomores showed
up to bother us. The officers were:
President, Rebecea Hubbard; vice
president, Cedric Child; secretary.
Constance Wetherell; treasurer, Flor
ence Child.
During the year we had to sweep
the gymnasium for every event which
was held. The only consolation was in
thinking that we could make future
freshmen do the same some day.
In June school closed. Needless TO
say we all had good time and re-
turned in the fall eager for another
year of work and play. Miss Grigg
was asked to be our honorary member
For our sophomore year the class Off
GERS we elected were: Cedric Child,
president; Chester Goodell, vice-presi-
dent, and Constance Wetherell. secre-
tary and treasurer. This year we had
the privilege Of asking the freshmen TO
sing and sweep the floor. They shout
dered their tasks in a sportsman-like
way, as every freshman class should
do.
In June we gave a party for the
eighth graders. We played games on
the common and then served ice cream
and cookies.
Thus ended the first two years of
our high school course.
Our junior year was the most
eventful one of all. Constance Weth-
erell was president; Florence Child,
president; Henry Young, secre-
tary; Cedric Child, treasurer, and
Miss Drake was asked to be our honor
airy member.
Our Prom was held March IL, 1927.
The hall was decorated with crepe pa
per streamers of pastel shades, and
Gallup'g orchestra furnished the mu-
sic. The patronesses were Mrs. Wy
eth. Mrs. William Child, Miss Drake
and Mrs. Gallup. Mr.. Wyeth was
patron.
The Junior Play, THE Adventures
Of Grandpa" was given May ID, 1927,
in Palmer Memorial Hall. Robert Pike
played the part of Grandpa and helped
make it a success.
On June Il, 1927, we had class
picnic. Ii rained so our plans TO go TO
Roseland Park were spoiled and we
went to the bungalow al "Nalleyside.
Everyone had jolly time.
September, 1927, marked the be-
ginning of our last year. Miss Drake
STAYED with us as our advisor. Inc
officers are Kenneth Pike, president
Cedric Child, vice-president; Esther
johnson. secretary, and Rebecca HID
bard, treasurer.
On January 27th, 1923, we gave q
social. Members of the class gave q
pantomime entitled Miss Newhury'
School" and a one-act play entitled
"The Rector" After the program
dancing was enjoyed for the rest OF the
evening.
Nav 18th the Senior Class gave :
play entitled "June Time" Kenneth
pike and Constance Wetherell tool
the leading parts.
Rake day was observed as usua
this wear and after the work was done
we served punch and cookies.
June lst two musical sketches Were
presented under the direction of Miss
Louise Pike and the latter part of th'
evening was devoted TO dancing The
proceeds went to the senior class.
June 9th the senior class went Z
Hartford. We visited the state CAPT
tol and the Morgan Memorial and ther
went to the theatre.
June 18th we were all invited Z
"Valleyside" for supper. After sup
per we played games. Everyone re
ported a good time.
Yesterday afternoon we had oul
graduation exercises. Dean Brown Of
Yale gave a very inspiring address
and Mr.. Wyeth presented the diplo'
mas.
The events Of this afternoon and
this evening close four never-to-be
forgotten years.
ROBERT G. PIKE.