Andrew Warde and Roger Ludlowe High Schools Formed an Inter-School Council to Promote a Friendly Rivalry 50 Years Ago This Weekend

The formation of the Andrew Warde and Roger Ludlowe inter-school council to promote a friendly rivalry between the two Fairfield high schools was announced 50 years ago this weekend, according to a story which appeared in the Bridgeport Sunday Post, April 19, 1959 --- exactly a half-century ago today!

Five members were selected to the council from each school. They included Andrew Marak, Joyce Kamens, Laura MacKenzie, David Hartt, and Jan Howard from Ludlowe, and Norman Knott, Blanche LeBel, Richard Greenberg, Sandy Hobson, and David Kinsman from Warde.

Greenberg was elected president, and Marak was tabbed as vice president and treasurer. Kamens was the recording secretary, and LeBel was the corresponding secretary.

In addition to promoting a friendly rivalry, the council hoped to organize inter-school activities, dances, exchange assemblies, follow through on a code of good sportsmanship, and seek solutions to mutual problems.

Among the suggestions which were considered were a Thanksgiving Day football game between the two schools, a driver education campaign, inter-school sports day, inter-school decathlon, community projects, a play, and mayor-for-the-day project.

Do you recall any similar organizations during your days at Andrew Warde High School? Were there any clubs or groups which consisted of members from both schools? Let me know.

On a related note, the members of the Andrew Warde High School Class of 1959 will celebrate their 50-year reunion this year and are seeking classmates. For details, contact Jane Sullivan Servadio at janerino@optonline.net or Darlene Devaux Bradley at 386-9122.

Paul

Please sign the AWHS Guest Book.

Visit the Andrew Warde High School Gift Shop.

Watch the AWHS 1976 vintage "film".