Bassick High School - Voice Yearbook (Bridgeport, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1945 volume:

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Samson Agonistes 55, K + fi X T K' ,ikVWw,XXXX N9 XX , K i VCJICE 19 45 BASSICK I-IIGI-I SCI-IDOL BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT 'A' if Yearbook Art and Literary Staff 'A' il' Joseph Coleman Betty Benton Rhea Borsuk Helen Costa Irene Garrity Barbara Gilbert Doris Gott 4 Art Staff Andrew Hysong lllarilyn Mix VVilliam Petrasy Robert VVade Constance VValler Editor-in-Chief Kenneth Thomas Associate Editors lliriam Henry Staff Marguerite Gross Ernest Hader llluriel Halliwell Beverly Hammond Robert Hubbard Priscilla Hussey Barbara Kurtz Mary Lou Johnson Nliriam Kessler Jeanie Logan lllarguerite O'Brien Robert Wade Nlurray Zuckerman Photography Bill Martin Typists Barbara Gilbert Marguerite Gross Mary Lou Johnson Literary xfzlrfisfr'-Miss Miriam Mallay' .flrt Aflwiser-lwr. Henry VValsb Buxiness Adviser-Nlr. Emanuel Kleinwald. if B if JOSEPH .IEFFERY Prizrripzzl - ' f f-4 - - , ' k fQff K df' . GLAUYS KAVANAH MARY -I. GALLAHLJIC u FRANK M. HAM MAR115 B. COONEY RUTH E- BARTON Department Heads ul' SUSIE B. FARMER ULRIKA E. BENSON xi ELAINE COOPER 6 f,l .-ll A ' o .,' af L -B20 9 y- 0, M Bassick Faculty Sezwzfh Row: Charles D. Carr, Albert Fleischer, Augustus Zavory, Frank M. Ham, John F. Buckley, Sidney L. Goldstein, Emanuel bl. Kleinwald. Sixth Row: Herbert Harrington, Ellanora Burr, Eugene Trotter, Charles VV. Pearson, George Garand, Paul O. Davis, Clarence D. Terrell, VVilliam Daly, Henry E. Walsh. Fifth Row: Harry S. Lyon, Warren L. Brown, lklargaret P. Dougal, Florence Huntress, Maryf E. Nichols, Nathalie Lamb, llflyrtle Berger. Fourih Row: hlargaret VV. Heider, Ulrika B. Benson, Catherine Cullinan, Alice Ballard, Cecile B. Church, Flora VVillmarth, Grace Laing, Dorothy Cutler, D. Marie Green, llilarie B. Cooney, filae E. lIcNulty. Third Row: hlarion C. Larkin, Katherine F. Mullins, Ruth ill. Kresge, Shirley Brady Qclerkl, Ida Orlin, Ruth E. Barton, Anna L. Donahue, Barbara L. Ciglar, Alice Harrigan, Flora Neubauer, llary Yama Cclerkl. Second Roux' Nonie Brennan, Lillian Stein, Pearl Roberts, Helen Prageman, Elaine Cooper Eliz- beth Kelley, Olive Donnelly, Nliriam Nlallay, Susie B. Farmer, Helen Anderson, Lillian Altman, Natalie Stock, Nlargaret Coleman. First Row: Bliss Gallahue, Mr. Jeffery, lVIiss Kavanah. ul' nk i' 7 NX A! i l BF 5 REQ at ,tigg ,ms .2 . 8 : is , 5 so sf, 2 am-. has-j 5553 fi .1 M1 :SNA mag Ju.. V The Gold Star List Lads whose laughter l shall not hear again, with whom l've quarreled, drunk, shared joys and woes, Some of my heart is buried there with you Beneath the waters and the sands and snows. XVhen the town grows still and the lights come on, l walk the streets, my eyes grow blind with tears, Remembering' you, your promises and dreams- 'I'he golden and the unreturning years. XVe who are left will live our petty lives And deal with little things, and age and die, But the undying beauty of the world ls there forever with you where you lie. l remember the bright ways and the quick smiles Of lads who fell on hill and held and shore, And l mourn the irrevocable lost day, And a grace and a charm that come no more. Max l'rf,v.v lfdward Keltos Xxlllllillll Gallagher Donald Larson Frederick Parker YVilson Smith Nathaniel Hornstein Donald Phillips XVilliam Scully 'lihomas Sewall Albert Baldell Stephen Stimecz Victor Matzura Robert Beach john Phelan Paul johnson Paul Potisman joseph Lenhard Leslie Ritchie Harvey Baril Stephen Mentes joseph Melenric Cedric joslin Victor Sippin Paul Frykman Eugene Shannon Roy Phillips Murton Sutherland lidward lfigney Robert Pelath Bernard Robichaud George Edward Peck lohn Gross Leonard Hertilson Robert Strobel Robert Gervais john YVhitley Karl VVatcke Peter Ritz Philip Feld Robert Krosky David YVinspur Bruce Kilborn Richard Moore Richard Hannon v fue ry SON - AXDLLER SENICRS ff!! ffwffw W V f ffff! ffff ,M ' la Q, A ,, V M, 1.1-32.244 Q M443 HQ 4 ROBERT ALLARD Presirlent RUSS CQONEY Class Azlfviser Senior Class 1 9 4 5 SUZANNE PREVOT Vice-President t t t t t BARBARA GILBERT GILBERT NOREN SHIRLEY NIEUWBQER Secretary Treasurer Direftor of Social Actifvties 10 ir ir ir 1' 'lr Class Hymn - 1 9 45 Dear Lord, please grant our pray'r for tomorrow, That we may lead a sufflring world to peace, That all men's hearts, so burdened with sorrow, Can honestly smile when the strife will cease. 'Though tonight many classmates do not here with us Across the separating miles we join in heart and hand. Please guide our boys and show them Thy mercy. Protect their souls through the bloody night, 'Till dawns the day of goodness and glory, For right can and will triumph over might, For right can and must triumph. Amen. W7OfdK and music by Rita Gunn stand if B if 5 T in I i .. -' . - ' l . a...,.,,.,,,. N, Class H1StOIY wwreff 1 mmmi it axis'-gforyugrf Q-. Sm YR. sg i:v.,:3.Qiff , F . I A. f :,. , Q ., s ,Q V .V 'Ag .- g , 1942-1943 x .f ' . . .xiii ,,, 1 1 1 . September 25, 1942. Dear diary: Today some of ' ' .. g ,AL- our bewilderment and despair was lifted by advice from , i,k .,.,,. , A ' ff? faculty officers. This was the very first Bassick assembly 1 mf Q , ,, S 1 3 U g we ever attended. . H . ,gf-'M i June 5-7. Thank goodness itys over, we could't stand .':':' Y ' mt s f 1 another hectic period like that one. And the anxiety, 3' 1 Enmagwwxi whew! But at least we have elected our class officers. 'i ' ' if gg I 316059 FMM ,ZZEKJNY 'gms ' 4.91919 .... ggyg WER- 'lm u ' 'INPPIDVYDGQ' ,f , ' NGN , ,.,4,,:, uuvv A V g 5 V -i i Dig A 5 28 XF' :lib , eh: ' avi. ,,,... fl ,-, 1 e 555 s- is I R Q MII' i' 3' lm' 1 Jig, 1 ,lg 4 ,fi E 4 12 June 14. Flag Day Assembly. The first meeting of the newly organized class of '-l5. Bob Allard, Sue Prevot, Barbara Gilbert, Gil Noren, and Shirley Nieuw- boer addressed us as we had the Hrst chance to get a good look at our adviser, Miss lVIarie B. Cooney. 1943-1944 October 10. The vacation is now over, and much as we may regret its ending we are all happy to see each other again. Five percent of our class received the silver Scholarship-Leadership pins at our first junior assembly. October 20. Today our mothers met the teachers. We wonder! April 6. All Girls' Day'-The feminine half of our class became models, sporting new spring outfits and bathing suits, and munching on refreshments to the tune of June Pettigrew's soft music and comments by Evelyn Tower and Alice Johnson. Shucksl The boys couldn't go. April 25. The Junior Frolic, our first big social plunge came off today. Apple blossoms and ice cream and cake gave the event an air of romance and festivity. Nlay 25. The final junior assembly was scheduled for today. The next time we meet we'll be Seniors. 1944-1945 September 20. VVe couldn't all attend the junior assembly, but five per cent of our class did and were awarded gold Scholarship-Leadership pins. October 26. Frankly we donlt know what it is and we don't care! All we know is that tonight the Cider Jamboree will be in session. VVe also hear that Swami Goldstein will attempt to delve into the occult subject of divination and predict the future. Our treasurer has hinted that the dance will be not only a social but also a financial success. November 18. A little special gathering today. Rita Gann and her associates presented a humorous skit at an RR TIE CRYSTRL 1 ' 5 ffeciafilsw- f'h' -mmano wsu. I nttfaumonau , , . Q, Q Q D 6' ,...,:,,,,., 171155 .V.. 'YN 1 ja gg. Asif? .5 A. saw n Fr 'ffs.....hf-jx 'YL F A ga' ggi 1 k wi 3 ' 5 9' ,mlb Q W l 2 0 , . Q, V V . , j JRMBOREL QRRDURTION IS JUST mzouub TH: CoRNER..q-- i'tet , AW' 1 Z 1 1-. 1 V '. . :Z' 'ff ' V 'PHE onus-r some f MQOUNO THE OTIW9 . 1 I 01,174 Lia-fem' g 2 'HSS Que. me.tns:1i gay slump HNF snag. 'WHKEU - !' wj girs., rs. l RNA. .f' T 'V ,f....:':: ,T un NAND FE YOU neun .1 W 5 F 3:1 r are i 'dz 2 gf, QL ff' sf AW COME ON LET3 GOCWGR EN? HGH! 55 1' - lfkm H NA . I: W B LJ Q' a , . .dr Q rr' '. Z - an tif-1 V. lc il E 79116308 T444 Kvssmq K . Class History assembly intended to enliven the school spirit. We'll need plenty of spirit if we're going to beat Fairfield this year. December 1. Looking forward to Christmas, we resolve to be on our best behavior from now on. Let's hope that we can be as good actors as the members of the senior play. Spring Green was a superb productiong especially when you consider that it was presented in record time. December 19. Shirley Nieuwboer got our votes to- day for the D.A.R. award. A December 26. Nobody believed that we could do itg and we had a little trouble obtaining permission for this Christmas Formal, but it certainly was a wonderful Christmas present. The Ritz ballroom, the gorgeous evening gowns, and Bill VVhalen and Shirley Nieuwboer, the king and queen of the winter festival, all contributed to make this one of the brightest spots on our entire social calendar. March 20. VVittiest, best looking, most likely to succeed. VVhat a grueling experience! Finally, however, we have filled out the list of class characteristics. llarch 21. Our mothers came back for another con- ference with the teachers at the Senior Mothers' Tea. Frankly, we're worried! lylay 18. The final senior assembly. Graduation is just around the corner now. May 25. Tonight's the night. The much talked of Senior Prom is a reality. VVe may seem slightly nervous and hesitant now, but wait till we get out on the dance floor tonight. VVe'll show them a thing or two. June 8. Class Day. The last day of school is gone. Only graduation and two weeks of preparation for it remain. June 22. Our high school education is now only a memory, and a fond one for most of us. Only yesterday we were students struggling through textbooks. To- morrow we shall be members of a broader society in which the foundation laid for us in high school will be an inspiration and a source of strength. We'll never forget our high school daysg they have been some of the most enjoyable and fruitful of our lives. Robert Hubbard, Dornihy Bannow, Dafvifl Brandt. ., W 3 v y fi :ull GN ras 'A ,I .I Q4 ' Q its g .. X 1 Q 1 - fa 1 9 'ex Q fr 'le'1 Q , f ui gg , Q' , 0 An. , p . .A is nbxvbmnqylxg lug, ' will may an 5 1. as 5:56 - , ,N.... ,. .- figs' , ' f f:. ' 355: ---- . ,.,. 5 rs.,-9 .,.. .5 , tt f' ami, A S 5 - ,A asf aug: 2. 73' . f- T . -. f .,.a.,sW3 15 Second Rofwg Edward Hayes, Patricia Casazza, Milton Ramos, jean Skane, Robert Tyler, Miss Cooney. First Rofwg Aurora Garcia, Eleanor Lengyel, Kenneth Thomas, Doris Gott, Grace Molnar. Not in Piffllfli' Paul Varga. Senior Delegates The Senior Delegates are the ones who take the money from the seniors, and decide for them how they will spend it. The delegates, advised by their home rooms, meet with Miss blarie B. Cooney, the senior class adviser, to discuss the probable activities and problems that may confront the senior class. The Senior Class President presides over the meeting, and reports of all officers and committees are taken up at that time. The senior Director ot Activities and the members of her committee see that the social calendar is filled for all possible dates. After each meeting these representatives report to their respective home rooms and relay the minutes of their meeting to the class. Suggestions for further activities are taken from the student body. The successtulness and smooth-running of their group determine the quality of the senior activities for the year. 14 'k 'A' 'Ir i' Class Characteristics i' 'k Boy Gilbert Noren Bill Whalen . Gilbert Noren Kenneth Thomas Robert Hubbard . Harold Davis . Ernest Ecsedy . Bob Dunn . Kenneth Thomas Danny Meisenheimer Carl Bush . Gilbert Noren Ernest Ecsedy . Joe Ciccia . Kenneth Thomas Robert Hubbard . Bob Wade . . Gilbert Noren David Zimmer . Carl Bush . Kenneth Thomas Robert Hubbard . John McNamara . Robert Hubbard . Roy Newton . Carl Bush . Bob Dunn . lllosz Popular . Best Looking . Done Most For Class .C Most Individual . llflost Likely to Sueeeed . . . lllost Collegiate . . Most Talleariw . lllost Friendly . . Most Quiet . . . . Cutesr . . Best Athlete . . illost Aecommodating . Wirriesr . . . Most Optimistir . . Most Dignijied . . llffost Businesslilee . . . Most Arrisrie . . Wlost Pleasing Personality . . Best Dresser . . Best Sport . . Most Courteous . Most Reliable . . . Best Natured . . . Faculty Joy . . Best D anrer . . Most Bashful . . Girl Shirley Nieuwboer Shirley Nieuwboer . . Rita Gann . . Rita Gann Florence Hamm Aldona Warnes Doris Rezendes . Sally Grimes . . lVlary Catherine Bradley . Dot Maekaloff Joyce Anderson . Rita Gann . . Ruth Lesko Beatrice Ericson . Evelyn Tower Florence Hamm . Sis Henry . Sally Grimes Barbara Gilbert . Pat Beebe . Sue Prevot . Sue Prevot . Sally Grimes Lillian Dennison Belma ltlachado . Bertha Takacs Best Actor and Actress . . Rita Gann A' B Class Will We, the Class of 1945, of Bassick High School, still being of sound mind after three years in these hallowed halls, do now dispose of our properties worldly and otherwise in this, our last will and testament. First: To Mr. Jeffery, our thanks and appreciation for the aid he has given us throughout the years. Second: To Miss Kavanah we leave the hope that there will be fewer candidates for her admit slips in the future. Third: To Miss Gallahue we leave our gratitude for her able and sincere guidance. Fourth: To our class adviser, Miss Cooney, our sincerest appreciation for her generosity and understanding which have made these two years a success. Fifth: To Miss Donnelly, our pain-soother, more accurate thermometers. Sixth: Bob Allard leaves his job as Class President to the competent Junior leader, Bud Casey. Seventh: Gil Noren leaves his key to the Bassick safe to popular Paul Gulyassy. Eighth .' Kenneth Thomas leaves his quiet dignity to Albert Wallert. Ninth: Pat Casazza leaves to Shirley lVlcKinney a whole year's supply of popcorn to be eaten only during study period. Tenth.' To the Junior boys, the few remaining Senior boys leave a book entitled How to Avoid the Draft, and all available armor as protection against the girls. Eleventh: Vic Vineberg leaves his love of capitalism to Harold Zirin. Twelfth: To any erstwhile genius who is mad enough to think he can make it run, Bill Martin and Ed Thompson leave the Bunsen Burner . Thirteenth: Ed Giambra leaves his mile-a-minute backstroke to Bill Piascik. Fourteenth: John Dominguez leaves his well-known catching ability to up-and- coming sophomore, Zeke Turczi. Fifteenth .' Sue Prevot leaves her Winsome ways as Vice-president to Sue Bitzer- one Sue to another. Sixteenth: John McGoldrick, the Monday Morning Quarterback of the gym class, leaves this amazing talent CFD to Wes Hobby. Seventeenth: Bob Dunn, our stage hero, leaves his acting ability to Bob CTaylorl Stock of the sophomore class. Eighteenth: Charles Dead-Pan Eaton leaves his drumming to any future Gene Krupa. Nineteenth: Barbara Gilbert wills her platinum blonde tresses to Barbara Ann Trelease. CWhat a place for a Bob J. Twentieth: To ready junior, Iris Abrams, Evelyn Tower leaves her wit and reportorial ability. Twenty-First: John McNamara wills his sense of fun to comedian Bob Alderson. Twenty-Second: Ernie Ecsedy leaves his rah-rah ability to Grover O'Neill. Twenty-Third: To Shirley Toth, Mary C. Bradley leaves her quiet and refined manner. Twenty--Fourth: To Mr. Ham the Seniors leave a joke book written in seven languages with which to enlighten the general dumb public . Twenty-Fifth: To Bunny Brewer, David Liptak leaves his enjoyment of the weaker sex . . Twenty-Sixth: To Denny Ekins, Shirley Nieuwboer' leaves her charm and sparkling personality. , 'A' B . ir Class Will Twenty-Seventh: The King, Bill Whalen, leaves his handsome and winning manner to junior Vincent Bartosik. Twenty-Eighth: The well-thumbed edition of How to Write a Better Composi- tion is being handed down to the unfortunates who follow us for the express purpose of learning how to write better excuses for Miss Donnelly. Twenty-Ninth: Robert Hubbard leaves his gray matter to any ten juniors who think they can take his place. Thirtieth: Howie Martin leaves his technique to Eddie Sponberg to add to his already ample line',. Thirty-First: The Hpigskin champn, Joe Ciccia, leaves his ability to handle the ball to Tony Rashan. Thirty-Second: The Voice , Roy Newton, leaves his power to make the weaker sex swoon, to John Tolnay. Thirty-Third: To keep Bassick's halls bright and the faces of the teachers long, Marge VVilliams leaves her constant stream of chatter to junior Marge Sabo. Thirty-Fourth: June Pettigrewls beauty will be missed, but not if Ginny Nichols cares to fill her place. Thirty-Fifth: Joe Coleman leaves to Miss Cutler horrible memories of his slang. Thirty-Sixth: Janet Scott and Bobbie Tromans leave their outstanding athletic ability to juniors Mary Stafford and Dorleen Walker. Thirty-Seventh: To Helen Berkman, Nlary Hayes leaves her parts in all Bassick plays. Thirty-Eighth: Marvin Frank leaves his track shoes to the last of the Silver clan, Martin, in order that he may run up and down the main stem collecting ads for Mr. K. Thirty-Ninth: Mrs. Nlullins' right hand, Lillian Hull, leaves her secretarial ability to Helen Matto. Fortieth: ,limmy Alexader of The Rock , Tom McGannon of the South End, and Bill Boyce of the Sticks leave their stamping grounds to Sweet Pea Tolster, Bill Daley, and Bill Powers. Forty-First: Ginny Speiser leaves her corny joking to any junior brave enough to undertake such a task. Forty-Second: To any junior or sophomore Betty Erickson leaves her supply of tardy excuses. Forty-Third: To Sally Gronberg, Peanuts Rezendes leaves her amazing amount of vitality. Forty-Fourth: Flo Hamm and lrene Daniels leave their shorthand books to any juniors who can manage those curlicues. Forthy-Fifth: To all the boys in the service of our country, and to those who will serve in the future, the best of luck and God speed you home safely. Evelyn Tower James Alexander Shirley Nieuwboer Janet Scott Barbara Kurtz Thomas fllcGannon if B if 'lf i' Class Reunion Pact if 'lr lnasmuch as the Class of 1945 will undoubtedly attain such lofty pinnacles of fame and fortune and because We sincerely hope to continue the friendships formed in high school, the Class will wish to gather together in the future. Therefore, the following proclamation is ordered. We hereby announce that it is our earnest intention to hold our class reunion ten years from the year of our graduation on a date to be announced in the newspapers and on the school bulletin. The committee in charge of the reunion shall consist of the class officers and the authors of this pact. All members of the Class are expected to attend either alone or with their families without account of social position, responsibilities, or obligations. VVe, the undersigned, hereby, pledge our loyal support of this Pact and agree to fulfill the conditions herein to the best of our ability. Charles Eaton Florence Hamm Kenneth Thomas ir B 'A' mm? an 1 w w 4 1 W J 1 ami: wa.. Rom' Tfwa: Esther Karafa, Patricia Casazza, Barbara Kurtz, Evelyn Zucker, Louise Crocco, Barbara Gilbert, Doris Gott, Shirley Nieuwboer, Lillian Hull, Barbara Gronberg, Eileen Yukolis, Marguerite Gross, Rita Gann, june Pettigrew, Mary Lou Denton, Shari Cohn, Suzanne Prevot. Rn-zu Umm' Mary Catherine Bradley, Grace Molnar. Miss Cooney, Mary Stramski. Senior Mothers' Tea Although rain accompanied the tirst day of spring, the senior mothers' tea turned out to be a complete success. The air of the new season was accented by a yellow color scheme, and about Rooms I7 and I9 were vases of daffodils and pussy willows. The girls on the committee made their way around, helping mothers and the facilty to tea, cookies, cakes, and candy, while Rita Gann, Grace Molnar, -lune Pettigrew, and Pat Casazza supplied an interesting program of entertainment. 20 'Ir r 'lr P N 4 A ,PJ ,,.,. E ffzax' l -V is swat ' ' w-, wj'fqv 3 j - gtk ,viieggpfkiui-T , 2 ffitisf - 1 l s e-wi? Rome Thrff: joseph Coleman, Joyce Liptak. Rofw Tfwo! XVilliam Podrasky, Patricia Beebe, Bernadine Haedecke, Shirley Nieuwboer, Rita Gunn, Howard Martin, Robert Hubbard, Gilbert Noren, Lawrence Kane. Rau' Our: Harold Davis, Beautrice Ericson, Robert Dunn, Mary Hayes. Senior Play livery year the Senior Class endeavors to put on a class play, under the very able direction of llliss lllae Klcxulty, and this year was by no means an exception. On December l, 19-l--l-, the class of 1945 presented Spring Greenfl 'lihe students of Bassiclc. along with their friends, entered our auditorium with a certain doubt in their minds as to how the play could be really good with less than a month for rehearsals. VVhen it was over, there wasn't any more doubt about it. The cast, and we must not forget the stave crew, the make-uv squad, and the scenic artists, did an excellent 'obg and we think S rin Y 1- I .l P L- Green will join the ranks of the 'Anever to be forgotten plays of Bassick. 21 if A' SENIORS AHLGREN, FRANK Frank .-I good .sport and ll pleasing pfrronalityg Could you ask for more? Bassick Student League AL ERSON TH lfdif rs q if-I, 5 timfs gay, '1' lik E ritllfr fwily A Cappel Choir, I 5 First Aid Class College Information Club Chorus ALEXANDER, JAMES .lim llflonfy isn't ffurrything-or is it? Student Council ALLARD, ROBERT Boll BaJJirk's Choirf! Varsity Baseball, '43-'44-'45 Varsity Football, l-H--'45 National Athletic Scholarship Society ANDERSON, JOYCE Jinx Danfing ryfx, flashing hair, .loyrf has IT fwilh lots to Jparfl President G.A.L.A. '45 Vice-president G.A.L.A. '44 ANGYAL, FRANCES Fratt Quint at timfs, hut look again. junior Classical League 22 BANNOVV, DOROTHY Dot Miz.vif hath fharmy- Ushers' Guild junior Classical League Dramatic Club A Cappella Choir BEACH, ELIZABETH ANNE Batty lVl1y so quiet? Orchestra Bassick Girl Reserves BEEBE, PATRICIA Pat ,4 light heart liwrs long. Dramatic Club G.A.L.A. Chorus A Cappella Choir BELLE, KENNETH Suprrmun Gi-'or a rhcfr for Ihr tram! Cheering Squad Radio Club BENNETT, MARILYN Lynn Oh, fwhat a hfautiful morning! Oh, fwhat lirautiful hair! L. A. VV. Emergency Nursing BENTON, ELIZABETH Brlty To fworry is to ln' unhappy: So iwhy worry? French Club Yearbook Staff Chess Club CLASS OF '45 BERES, ANN Honry A planting fountcnanrn is no :light adlvanlagf. Dramatic Club L. A. VV. BERNHARD, H. VVILLIAM Holwir I do my hornrfwork-somrtimrs. Bassick Student League BIBBINS, SHIRLEY Shir! Light hrofwn hair, dancing ryfs, fllfwayr prftty. What a prizrl L. A. W. BLAKEMAN, ROBERTA Rory Il'.v .fa pfarfful in thc country. Bassick Student League BODNAR, ELIZABETH MARY Bflty Always plmrant, always plms- ing. Chorus Dramatic Club BOLINDER, IVIARION fllllt Shf fwho ix friendly IVill nriwr lark frirnds. Chorus journalism Club Secretary of G. A. L. A. College Information Club CLASS OF '45 l SENIORS BULOGNA, HILDA K. Hil Solid gold ix Hillifs hfart, fllfwayr rrady to do hfr part. Emergency Nursing BORG, JEANNE Jrannie Shr :hall ham' a olden crofwn .9 -wlzrrrfvfr .vhr gow. French Club Secretary A Cappella Choir G. A. L. A. BORSUK, RHEA Rec Sinfrrr and consrifntiour is rhr, And arrommodating fu can hc. Ushers' Guild Le Cercle Francais Dramatic Club Make-up Squad Year Book Staff College Information Club BOTSKE, JOHN 10,171 Our loss, Ihr ,4rmy'.f gain. Student Council BOYCE, VVILLIAM Bill Thr lmlirr' man Football '43-'4-1345 BRADLEY, MARY CATHERINE lllar Quirt 1-jficirnry-thr lefy to sufffrx. Junior Classical League Fshers' Guild Emergency Nursing College Information Club Orchestra 23 SENIORS BRADY, MARIE Marin Bn fwf.vf',' hafvr a good tlmf all the timf. G. A. L. A. Scholarship-Leadership Chorus College Information Club Voice Business Staff BRANDT, DAVID Dafoe Going my fway of old. Chess Club '43-'44-'45 Radio Club '-44'-45 Stamp Club '44 Student Council '44 Newtonians '+I- BROAD, JOHN Quint, plcaxvf Scenic Artist BROVVN, JEAN Johnnie .lranir I dream of Jfanir' fwlth thr light Brown hair. Chorus '43-'44-'45 A Cappella Choir BUCKINGHAM, PAUL Burk lVe predict nothing Iris than Prfsidfnt of the Unitfd States. Scholarship-Leadership National Honor Society Student Council Newtonians Inter-class Basketball BULKELEY, JEAN Cute, and personality Dramatic Club journalism Club 24 plus! Jean BUSH, CARL Carly rl pofwfrful man at the hat. Varsity Baseball '44-'45 Varsity Basketball '45 BUSH, ROBERT Boh Lift' ix one darn thing after another! , Home Room Basketball Student Council CAMINO, FILOMENA Fil .4 Jmilr' and a Jong fwill carry hor along the path of fame and fortunf. G. A. L. A. College Information Club CAREY, KATHLEEN Kay fl: busy ax the day is long. Dramatic Club First Aid Course Bassick Girl Reserves L. A. VV. CARP, SYLVIA BESSIE Mirki Silcnczr if golden, but Br'.v.vie 'will have none of it. Dramatic Club CARPENTER, HAROLD Carp Trachfr: just don't undcrxtaml him. Stage Crew '44-'45 CLASS OF '45 CARRIGAN, KATHERINE Kitty Mirth and fun grofw fart and furious. A Cappella Choir Chorus CASAZZA, PATRICIA Pat A Jfweft little girl 'with a .rfweet little 'way A radiant perronality-happy and gay. Bassick Student League CASHAVELLY, CHRISTY Cath Hamlet? Oh, no! Chess Club Inter-class Basketball CHACHO, FRANK A farmer from the hilly Bassick Student League CHALLENGER, SIDNEY Sid Silcncr' is good at timrr. Student Council CHAPMAN, HUGH Chappir' JI quift, frifndy gentleman. Stage Crew '43-l4+ Junior Traflic Commission CLASS OF '45 JSENI l CICCIA, JOSEPH Joe Hail the ronquoring football hrro. J. V. Football Varsity Football J. V. Basketball CLARK, FRANK Bud Sfhool ir okay, hut fvaration if super. A Cappella Choir Aeronautics Club CLOUGMAN, LILLIAN Chat Our ofwn littlzr Southern Bolle. Bassick Student League COGGUILLO EL14, f ,L g he effect err arg' , . AL. v D matic lub ' ,J O. B. S.l Dir Social Activities COHN, SHARI Sha C .4 little nonsrnsn nofw and then IJ rrlzshfd hy tho 'wisest mrn. G. A. L. A. Scholarship-Leadership Dramatics Club French Club OLEMAN, JOSEPH Joe .-Ill tho grfat mon are dying, and I don't fffl .vo iwfll myself. Senior Play Junior Classical League Yearbook Staff H. R. Basketball Aeronautics Class Safety Council Spring Play 25 ORS SENIORS CONWAY, LILLIAN Lil Quint? You should knofw hor! Bassick Student League COOK, GLORIA Cookia Lookin, lookin, lookin! Hrrf comfs Cookif. Senior Play '44 COOK, JEROME .larry I'm hrginning to sac tha light. Varsity Football '45 COSTA, HELEN Lon .-lll good things fomz- in small parkages. Library Squad Emergency Nursing Yearbook Literary Stall COSTULAS, HELEN Lfn .fflfways acliqm, alfways gay, Always witty throughout thz' day. Library Squad Make-up Squad Emergency Nursing CROCCO, LOUISE Lou With har brains anyone fould go plan-s! French Club Junior Classical League Scholarship-Leadership Ushers' Guild 26 CROUTHERS, ELMER Elmer Thr floqucnfo of silonce. Bassick Student League CSASZAR, JOHN Chas School is nicr, but fwc shouldn't -'want nirr things all the time. H. R. Basketball CSlZlVlAZl'A, HELEN Chisty .4 rompftrnt and ffficifnt sorro- tary, par cxrrllence. O. B. S. Secretary L. A. W. Dramatic Club Bassick Girl Reserves First Aid A Cappella Choir Safety Council Secretary CUMING, JOSEPH Joe God's gift to fwoman. Varsity Basketball Manager CUNNINGHAM, DONALD Red Gfnuinn as a thumb print. Football Team Basketball CURLEY, TERESA JACQUELINE Jafkic :I quifl girl and lady-like, too. Chorus '43-'44-'45 A Cappella Choir '44-'S Ushers' Guild National Honor Society College Information Club CLASS OF '45 CLASS OF ' CYR, OMER Slim His ambition ix lo fly. Bassick Student League DALY, BARBARA Bobbin Quint and nina A Cappella Choir Dramatic Club Chorus y43-'44-'45 G. A. L. A. DAMBERG, THELMA Thfl Onr of Blark R0l'k,.F nirrxt. L. A. VV. Student Council Junior Red Cross DANIELS, IRENE Rfnil' Quint, sfwrft, and attrarti-vr. National Honor Society Ushers' Guild O. B. S. L. A. W. DAVIS, HAROLD Roy Tho singing minstrolf' A Cappella Choir Senior Play Spring Play Varsity Basketball DEMAS, EVANGELINE Vangii' Why didn't I do my homffwork? L. A. VV. journalism Club Make-up Squad 452 SENIORS DENNISON, LILLIAN EVELYN Denny Brains and morn brains. Journalism Club '43-'44 Scholarship-Leadership National Honor Society A Cappella Choir Junior Classical League '43-'44 Ushers' Guild DENTON, MARY LOU Lu Timm' fwaits for no one. L. A. W. First Aid DE VACK, RUTH Ruthie Cuff and Jfwfrl-fwell, fellas! Orchestra L. A. VV. DE VOE, GRACE Juni: For ,rhf'.v a jolly good ffllofw. Slide Rule Club DIAMOND, PEARL Pearly Diamonds are rare, and .ro is Pfarl. Make-up Squad L. A. VV. DOBI, GRACE Gracie Shi' grrfts oath day -with a Jmilo. Bassick Student League 27 SENIORS DOBIESKI, FLORENCE Floss fl friend to all :who knofw her. L. A. W. journalism Club DOMINGUEZ, JOHN Johnny A leader, a friend, and an allielele. Varsity baseball team DOUCETTE, SIGRID Bolllllr' There's misrlzief in her eyes! First Aid Course DRESCHER, WALTER Walt Nothing seems to :worry him. A Cappella Choir College Information Club DUNN, ROBERT B011 A man of the 'world and fwomen. Student Council Senior Play Spring Play EATON, CHARLES Charlie Let there be musir. Band Orchestra Chorus Scholarship-Leadership Chess Club A Cappella Choir 28 ECSEDY, ERNEST Ernie Happy-go-lucy. Chess Club, '43-'44 Chess Team l44 Cheering Squad '44-'45 Cheer Leader '45 College Information Club ENGLER, JEANNE Kansas Some say the fworld is made for fun and frolic and so do I. Emergency Nursing ERAMO, ROSE Rusty To lanofw her is to like her. Know your City Club Ushers' Guild ERICSON, BEATRICE Beaty The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, And to make pleasure my busi- ness. G. A. L. A. Senior Play Junior Classical League Journalism Club H. R. Basketball Spring Play FARCUS, AGNES Aggif Smile-it's so lleeomingf Dramatic Club Make-up Squad FARKAS, LOUIS FRANK Lou Share and share alike--espch cially homefwork. Bassick Student League CLASS OF '45 FARRAR, DONALD Don I'Vhcn a fella nfcds a friend- th1'n s Don. -Athletic Delegate '43-'44-'45 Baseball Team FARRELL, JOHN Nirk Five nofvfr sffn this frllofw frofwn. Bassick Student League FELICELLA, CONSIGLIA Celia What's behind that silfnrf? L. A. VV. O. B. S. FERRIS, DORIS Don Industrious, Cntr, and sfwfll to gr! along fwith. I... A. W. journalism Club Ushers' Guild National Honor Society Scholarship-Leadership FINCH, RAYIVIOND Ray Why should life he all labor? Bassick Student League FINNEY, ALAN Al Hralthy and free is the fworld for mr. Bassick Student League C L A S S O F ' 4 5 SENIORS FISHER, GERARD .lorry Grfat mrn art' srldom apprnfiatfd. Football '44-'45 French Club FITZGIBBONS, MARY Mary All fworle and no fun Is no lifr for mc. L. A. VV. Chorus FOOTE, PRISCILLA Prissfr .4 frirndly heart, a frifndly hand. Library Squad Dramatic Club L. A. VV. FRANK, MARVIN Ziggy Hz' has a natural talent for plmsing the fair sex. Iiassifla Voirf Business Staff Bassick Band Bassick Orchestra Champion Jr. Class Basketball Team Y4-4 Swimming Team FRANKEL, HELEN Frankie Bassirlfs ofwn feathfr girl! First Aid Make-up Squad FREEDMAN, ROSLYN Ros Quint personality hides o touch of rascality. Dramatic Club Make-up Squad 29 SENIORS FRITZ, JEAN HELEN Frilzie Clfattfr if nrwrr a handifap. Dramatic Club L. A. VV. O. B. S. Chorus A Cappella Choir GANN, RITA Rm A ran' combination of lmauty, brains, and talfnt. Band, Leader College Information Club Orchestra Dramatic Club Baxsirk Vain' Stall: Senior Play Chorus Scholarship-Leadership GARCIA AURORA Don H good frifnd to all fwllo knofw her. L A. VV. French Club GARRITY, IRENE Rennie' A :whiz in a buxinfss office. Ushers' Guild GENOVESE, JEAN Dimplfs Cutr and sficzwt So petite. Bassick Student League GIAMBRA, EDYVARD Ed Nfptunz .v Playmate. Student Council Scholarship-Leadership Bassick Hi-Y, President Swimming Team Junior Classical League 30 GIFFURD, JEANNETTE Jean .-I .ffwrll gal, a .ffwfll pal. L. A. W. GILBERT, BARBARA JEAN Babi Gfrztlrmrn P7'l'fI'f Blondfxf. 0. B. S., President National Honor Society, Secre- tary Ushers' Guild Scholarship-Leadership Yerbook Literary Staff L. A. YV. GINTANT, WALTER Hfall Carr' is Il :worry I don't ofwn. Bassick Student League GIRARD, SHIRLEY Sag .1 rutf littlf imp. Bassick Student League GOTT, DoRis Doe That personality :milf is fwlzat attracts zu, ffwry om' Yearbook Staff journalism Club Associate Editor of Bassirle Vain' Dramatic Club G. A. L. A. GOT ' N 'Y ANN .-Inn K, if o ll' K. H . . Ca p l ir ' 4-'45 ' Chor L 4-'-lil College information Club Dramatic Club CLASS OF '45 GREENSTEIN, SYLVIA RUTH Syl Good things come in small packages. Make-up Squad L. A. VV. GREENBERG, MANNING Manning A man of fefw fwords. Chess Club GREGORIO, FLORENCE jEAN Grng A man's lady. L. A. VV. Student Council GRIFFIN, DANIEL Dan Oh, no! not more homffwork. Bassick Student League GRIMES, SALLY Sal Smiles, many Tears, fofw Happiness, you. Emergency Nursing French Club Chorus GROHS, SUSANNE Susy Sfweetness, kindnoss, sinoerity, too Are the things that malzr up Sue. L. A. WV. Dramatic Club Bassick Girl Reserves A Cappella Choir CLASS OF '45 SENIORS GRONBERG, BARBARA JEAN' Bob But Fairjifld is niofrf G. A. L. A. Scholarship-Leadership College Information Club Ushers' Guild First Aid junior Classical League GROSS, MARGUERITE Marge Epim rthrus-Pro mftheus-Help! Chorus Bassirk Voice Literary Staff journalism Club Dramatic Club GULLOTTA, CHARLES Chick -Study?-not :when I mn rest! J. V. Basketball GLTRA, LOUIS Lou Miss Lamb's delight- The quiet type. Bassick Student League GUSTAFSON, EDWARD Gus .1 hard working boy? Bassick Student League HAHA, GENE Gene Rirhvs are for spending. Bassick Student League. 31 SENIORS HADER, ERNEST Ernia Wlzatcfvcr hc attmnpts, You may rut asxurfd he will do. Band Chess Club Yearbook Staff Orchestra HAEDECKE, BERNADINE Dfanir Prclty, gay, and loads of fun. College Preparatory Club Chorus A Cappella Choir G. A. L. A. Dramatic Club Make-up Squad Journalism Club Senior Play HAGGERTY, MARION ,Var Bfttrr late than newer. Chorus A Cappella Choir L. A. VV. HALLER, WALTER lValt Thou' auild, wild fwomrn arc making a fwild man of ma. Bassick Student League HALLINVELL, M URIEL flflirlecy The t-winklr' in lzfr cya lwill nmzfr die. Dramatic Club Make-up Squad Yearbook Staff Spring Play HAMM, FLORENCE Flo Sha :wax a phanton of might . . L. A. W. Ushers' Guild, Head Usher O. B. S., Vice-President Scholarship-Leadership National Honor Society Spring Play 32 HAMMOND, BEVERLY Ham lf: nicn to bi' natural -when you're naturally nice. Chorus Yearbook Literary Staff L. A. VV. H ARXVOOD, CHARLOTTE Char J prflty girl -with looks so Jfwffl, Thr boy: agrrf Jbr-'J hard to brat. Bassick Student League HAYES, EDVVARD Eddie Nary an cnnmy to call Iii.: ofwn. junior Classical League journalism Club HAYES, MARY SHEILA Ma Truly a lady- Gracioux and sweat. Senior Play Dramatic Club G. A. L. A. Spring Play HEALY, FRANCES Fran Hrr fingers are busy, bury as a bar, Wbfn .elm brgiru xtnnography. O. B. S. L. A. W. A Cappella Choir HEDIN, DOROTHY MAY Dot Hfr goldfn fvoice assure: a bright future. L. A. W. A Cappella Choir Chorus CLASS OF '45 HEDIN, JOAN Joan She's an all-around good skate. L. A. VV. HENRY, MIRl'AM Sis Personality plus, -with a smile to match. L. A. VV. Bassic Voice Literary Staff Yearbook Staff Dramatic Club Journalism Club Make-up Squad HENRY, WILLIAM Bill Why must I take English? Radio Club Stage Crew Newtonians HERB, MILDRED Mill A friend in need, Is a friend indeed. Chorus Journalism Club Girls' Chorus HERSHER, ANNELIS xfnne Eyfieienfy plus. L. A. W. HICKEY, MARY ANNE My fversion of living: Take life easy and you'll lifve longer. L. A. W. Emergency Nursing Chorus CLASS OF '45i SENIORS HINES, ELISABETH Betty Mild in fvoiee and manner. Emergency Nursing Dramatic Club HOLMES, RICHARD Dick Life would he sad if it were fwithout sport. Bassick Student League VA HSRCHLER, JOHN Jafk Health comes before school. Bassick Student League HORVATH, BETTY Bei Our future stenographer. Emergency Nursing D. A. R. Award First Aid HUBBARD, ROBERT Hubby An up-and-coming professor. Scholarship-Leadership National Honor Society Junior Classicgal League Yearbook Literary Staff Editor-in-Chief of Bassic Voice Latin Contest Prize Harvard Book Prize Senior Play HULL, JAMES Jimmy Not a fare hath he. Bassick Student League 33 SENIORS HULL, LILLIAN MARY Lil Where there'.v a fwill, there'.v a fway. Student Council Secretary L. A. W. HUNTLEY, GRACE Grace What fwould I do :without speech? L. A. W. Chorus HUSSEY, PRISCILLA Perky She who tries 'will nefver he defeated. A Cappella Choir journalism Club G. A. L. A. Yearbook Staff HUSTEK, JOHN Huy If athletic: were music, hc-'d he the 'whole hrass hand. J. V. Basketball Varsity Basketball Interclass Basketball ISSAC, LILLIAN Lil Homefworle-fwhat'.v th at? Dramatic Club French Club College Information Club JACKSON, FRED Fred Bassiclfs lots, the Nawy'.v gain. Bassick Student League 34 JACOBSON, DOROTHY Bunny We found a million-dollar baby in a five and ten cent store. Dramatic Club Chorus A Cappella Choir JAUDON, SYLVIA Syl 0ften seen, nefver heard. Bassick Student League JEMEPETE, JOHN Wibby If I 'were but king- Bassick Student League jOHNSON, ALICE .lonnie She has a charm all her ofwn. G. A. L. A. Dramatic Club Spring Play JOHNSON, ALVIN HOVVARD All Quiet and content to go his ofwn fway. Bassick Student League JOHNSON, MARY LOU lllary Lou The girl -with the magnetic personality. Chorus A Capella Choir journalism Club Yearbook Literary Staif L. A. W., Treasurer CLASS or '45 JOHNSON, ROBERT Hhhol Nothing seems to bother him. Bassick Student League JONES, DONALD Jonesy Smooth railing, Don. Glee Club KANE, LAVVRENCE Larry Wonderful it -would he, if I could hold my tongue! Senior Play KARAFA, ESTHER Esther Oh, that hair! Long may it fwafve. Dramatic Club L. A. W. Journalism Club Chorus KARAM, ROSE Talk happinesrj thc :world is :ad enoughf' Dramatic Club A Cappella Choir Chorus KARVOSKY, ELEANOR EI She i: a friendj Therefore, :he has friendx. Orchestra L. A. W. CLASS OF '45 SENIORS KASCAK, RICHARD Dick A Jolid citizen. Newtonians , , ELEAN k Need a friend-.the er . College Information Club French Club, Treasurer Journalism Club Scholarship-Leadership Student Council KEHOE, DONALD M. Red Nothing 'worries him, nothing hurrie: him. Bassick Student League KELTOS, ELEANOR Ellie Brains and brafwn Carry Ellie along. Ushers' Guild G. A. L. A., Vice-President Emergency Nursing Chorus A Cappella Choir Scholarship-Leadership Barrick Voice Literary Staff junior Girls' Champion Basket- ball Team -lunior Girls' Champion Volley- ball Team KEMENY, ALEX Muffler Here one day, abrent the next! Barrick Voice Sports Staff Cheering Squad KEREKES, ELSIE El Still :water runs deep. G. A. L. A. First Aid Basketball Captain 35 SENIORS KESSLER, MIRIAM Miriam .fllfwnyx ready :with a hvlping hand. Yearbook Stalf French Club Dramatic Club KING, VVAKEMAN BARNETT llfakeman Truly .vilenfe ix King. Bassick Student League KISH, MARIE Muih .4 friend if the comfort of lift. L. A. W. .4 ' f ' aff'- KL MKA, FRED fd im' ' ry or gvve m yzh. ,.- C tain, ' ad '34 fl Z 1 Nl Z 1 Wg! Z jf! KLEIN, EDITH Edit' Ah, yrzf, .vilrnczr IS goldfnlu L. A. W. Make-up Squad KLINE, VIOLET Vi Style and height make Vi all right. A Cappella Choir 56 KLINGA, MAE Mae Cure and sweet, nice to meet. Bassick Student League KLINKO, HELEN Helen Steady, reliable, happy all the lime. Emergency Nursing KNECI-IT, LESTER Farmer A farmer? Bassick Student League KOVACS, RAYMOND Ray I'm earlyj ifs only 8:44. Aeronautics Radio Code Club Cheering Squad KOZMA, PAUL Paul Gre, fwhat a life! Bassick Student League KRISTIE, ALICE Chas .45 likahlc as .vlzr is loolzable. D. A. R. Award CLASS OF '45 KRUSZSHAK, ALBERT Al A sincere friend. Radio Code Club KUNDERT, DOROTHY MARY Dottie If you fwant to dance, don't hesitate to ask. L. A. W. KULHAY, ELMER Chuck Courtesy plus. A Cappella Choir KUNKEL, THEODORE Ted Tomorrofufs problems fan fwait tomorrofw's solfvzngs. Bassick Student League KURTZ, BARBARA ANNE Bob Popularity, a pleasing personal- ity, and one most rare. Scholarship-Leadership Dramatic Club Ushers' Guild, Secretary French Club Chorus A Cappella Choir Bassiele Voice Literary Staff National Honor Society, Vice- President Yearbook Staff junior Classical Society, Secretary Student Council KURUTZ, JEAN Jean To a sfwell sport in athleties. Bassick Student League CLASS OF '45 SENIORS LA BOUNTY, PATRICIA Pai She'll alfways 'wear a golden Crofwn. Girls' Baseball Team LANDAU, RICHARD Dick .J professional artist. Scenic Artists Cheering Squad LASKAY, LILLIAN Lill The hest 'way to hafve a friend is to he one. Athletic Delegate LATHAM, EILEEN Eileen fl friend in need is a friend indeed. Chorus Journalism Club LATHROP, LEURENDA Lee Quietly efficient. Journalism Club LAZOR, GEORGE George He takes things as they come and ne-ver fworries. Bassick Student League 37 SENIORS LEE, JEAN Jeanie Ah, that I 'were tall! L. A. VV. LEGOZA, POLLY ANN Polly Here one dayf gone the next. L A. W. Journalism Club Stamp Club LENGEN, MARGARET MARY Peggy As genial as fan be. L. A. W. LESKO, ERNEST Hank His friends are many His foes are none. Varsity Baseball Inter-class Basketball LESKO, RUTH Ruilfir A fwo1nan's strength is in her tongue. L. A. W. Dramatic Club Chorus Bassick Girl Reserves LIPSITZ, ESTELLE Es Just call me Devil-may-care. L. A. W. 38 LIPTAK, DAVID Wit and fwits Student Council Chess Club Glee Club Boys' A Cappella Choir Scholarship-Leadership junior Classical League, President LIPTAK, JOYCE E. Alfways seen and alfways First Aid Course L. A. W. Dramatic Club journalism Club Spring Play LLODRA DOLORES Dave Vice- Jay heard Del Airways pleasing, alfways gay. Bassick Student League LOGAN, CHARLES f fl slirk chilk . g i Cheering Sqyicl W A' do rp, ,y55,,h1J,y LOGAN, JEANIE Chick Mike Flaming locks and :winning smile. L. A. WV. Dramatic Club Student Council Yearbook Literary Staff LOPEZ, MANUEL Manny A perfect friend for efveryone. Bassick Student League i CLASS or '45 LUCAS, JOSEPH A man of xeience. Bassick Student League LUCAS, LILLIAN Oh, come, nofw-someone hafve done the homefwark! L. A. W. Library Squad Emergency Nursing journalism Club LUCKNER, DERMOTT Apollo come to earth! J. V. Football Varsity Football Inter-class Basketball LUDWIG, SHIRLEY Joe Lil mutt Luck Shirl Sometime: quiet, sometimes gay, But we like Shirley either fwray. Bassick Student League MACHADO, BELMA Belle Did you efver .ree a dream fwnlhing? Library Squad MA CKALOFF, DOROTHY Cute and sfweet, Hard to heat. L. A. VV. Chorus CLASS OF Dottie '45 gow wilt' WW SENIORS MAILLOUX, ROBERT Boh :lfter all, fwhy he quiet! Aeronautics Club Poster Committee MAIN, CHESTER Chet Ile giivex his thoughts no tongue. Bassick Student League MAGARACI, MARGARET CATHERINE lilac A good student, a bert pal. College Information Club G. A. L. A. Ushers' Guild National Honor Society Scholarship-Leadership Spanish Puppet Club MALASICS, VERONICA Roni ff nice person to hnofw. L. A. VV. Dramatic Club MANASEVIT, HAROLD Harold Al self-made man. National Honor Society First Aid Course French Club Newtonians MANNING, PAULINE HAZEL Paul Quiet but nice. Chorus A Cappella Choir 39 SENIORS MARECK, DOROTHY Dot A likable girl fwitlz likable fways. Bassick Student League MARK, ELLEN El Of lzcr kind there are 'very few. L. A. W. MARTIN, HOVVARD Hofwie Bassick's gift to fair maidfnhood. Aeronautics Class First Aid Class Radio Code Club J. V. Basketball Sports Editor Bassiek Voice Varsity Basketball Senior Play MARTIN, WILLIAM FRANCIS Bill Big business. H. R. Basketball College Information Club MARTINE, JEANNE Jeanie Sparkling eyes and sparkling smile, Make her 'welcome all the -while. L. A. W. MARTINO, VINCENT Bud Did somebody mention the South End, hmm? Bassick Student League 40 MASTRONI, ELEANOR Mass Sincerity has a charm of its ofwn. Bassick Girl Reserves MASTRONUNZIO, LOUISE Illae E'vi'rybody's pal. A Cappella Choir Chorus MATE, VVILMA Still 'water runs deep. Chess Club Soccer Team Bowling Team Willy MAURER, SHIRLEY Sllirl Hail to thee, blitlze spirit. A. A. Delegate Bassick Girl Reserves MCCORMACK, JOHN Mac .4 quiet, reserfved gentleman. Inte r-class Basketball MCFARLAND, MARGARET HELEN Marge Modesty is a good policy. Bassick Student League C L A S S O F '45 MCGANNON, THOMAS Mac W'hat fwould fwe do -'without him? Aeronautics Class Student Council '45 Bassick Hi-Y l44-'45 H. R. President '-I-5 MCGOLDRICK, JOHN liar Why fworry? Take life easy. Safety Council MCKEON, NANCY Nanee Our 'frophitticated lady. Emergency Nursing G. A. L. A. MCMONAGLE, GERALDINE Gerry Neat and .vfweet find so petite. L. A. W. MCMONAGLE, JOAN Joanie Sfweet and lofvely. L. A. YV. MCNAMARA, JOHN JOSEPH Mae Personality, plus! Student Council junior Classical League Aeronautics Class Chess Club Tennis Team College Information Club H. R. Basketball Spring Play CLASS OF '45 SENIORS MEDLEY, KENNETH Ken A quiet, unaxsuming young man. Hi-Y MEISENHEIMER, DANIEL Danny He'll greet each day :with a smile. A Cappella Choir Dramatic Club Student Council MEYERS, ANN Hun :I nice person to lrnofw. Bassicli Student League MIGNEREY, LOIS Lo Efver quiet? Chorus Dramatic Club A Cappella Choir MIKUSKY, CHARLES Chuck Ilfork in school ix Charles' golden rule. Bassick Student League MILLS, THOMAS Tommy The chicken outdid herself fwhen .vhe laid a good egg like Tom. Bassick Student League 41 SENIORS MILVID, HELEN Helen Quiet, sfweet, pleasant to listen to. L. A. W. MOLNAR GRACE MARION Graee Whenefver you need a job fwell done, Ask Graee, and she'll make it fun. Junior Classical League Newtonians Radio Club G. A. L. A. Orchestra College Information Club MONK, ROBERTA Bert A friend nofw, a friend alafwys. L. A. VV. First Aid Course MOORE, RITA Reet I heliefve in having a good time. For I'll newer he young but onfe. Dramatic Club College Information Club Make-up Squad A Cappella Choir Chorus Journalism Club MORAN, CHARLES EDWARD Chuck He takes life easy-usually. Band MORAN, HELEN Helen Helen, they say, is quiet and shy- Don't heliefve it-it's a lie. Journalism Club 42 MOSKOWITZ, ROBERT Mouse To fret is not his nature. Bassick Voice Business Staff A 'Q-f 9 I C X-MRASC , IG 1 if an She's a fien lymf th a friendl mea ' f She'll hrighle' up a gloomy day. . 'C Ushers' Guild L. A. VK. NASTU, L TERA Terri Silence ith a capital S , Emerge cy Nursing Dramati Club College nformation Club G. A. L. A. Library uad X NEWTON, ROY Fig Our rhoice in brass or fvoice. Football Squad NICHOLAS, THOMAS Doc Hfhy should life all labor he? Bassick Student League NICOLA, MARIE Lim Quiet, precise. journalism Club Dramatic Club First Aid Course CLASS OF '45 NIEUWBOER, SHIRLEY Shirl Snappy, pretty, full of fun, Known and lofved hy efveryone. Spring Play Voice Business Staff Dramatic Club, Secretary L. A. W. Senior Play NOREN, GILBERT Gil Charm and intelligence rate him tops. Band Orchestra Student Council, Vice-President Scholarship-Leadership National Honor Society, Presi- dent A Cappella Choir, President Senior Play Spring Play junior Classical League, Vice- President O'BRIEN, MARGUERITE Peggy On a gloomy day we look For Marguerite? bright smile. Chorus Emergency Nursing Yearbook Stal? OLSON, JEAN Jean One among menfyj. Dramatic Club Journalism Club OPPEL, MARION ANNA Marion Busy little lady. Junior Classical League College Information Club Chorus ORZECHOWSKI, JOHN Jack Just the quiet type. Dramatic Club junior Classical League CLASS OF '45 SENIORS O'SHEA, DANIEL Dap Is he really so shy??? H. R. Basketball CVSHEA, PATRICIA Pat That sparkling Irish personality. L. A. VV. PADDOCK, MYRTLE Pat What -would we do without her? Chorus A Cappella Choir PALASKE, JEANNE Pal Jeannie is a student. Who does her duty Lwell. When she gets her man, I hope she does as fwell. LA. W. PALENCHAR, JOHN Johnnie Men of fefw words are the hest men. Bassick Student League PARKER, SHIRLEY Sis A sfwell girl, full of funj She's a pal to efveryone. L. A. VV. 43 SENIORS PASQUA, IRENE Irene She has what attractx! L. A. W. Chorus PENNY, LEE H. Small change Silence is goldeng .ro they say. Safety Council PENNY, RICHARD Dick A quiet lad with a fwinning fway. Bassick Student League PERRY, SELSTINO Perry Efveryoneff friend. Bassick Stage Crew Radio Code Club PERVA, VIOLET Vi Sincerity has a charm of its otwn. Band Orchestra First Aid Course PETRASY, WILLIAM JOHN Yogi Nothing .feems to disturb him. Scenic Artists 44 PETTIGREW, JUNE June Slender, tender, and tall. G. A. L. A. Orchestra A Cappella Choir PHIPPS, SUSAN Sue Generally Jpealzing, .rhe's gener- ally Jpeaking! G. A. L. A. Dramatic Club Chorus A Cappella Choir PICCIRILLO, MARY Mar She is .vfweet and quietf She'll newer cauxe a riot. Chorus PISTEY, GEORGE Drumxticles Notice those curl.f,' lllayhe that'.f fwhat gets the girls. H. R. Basketball PITCHER, LILLIAN Lil She in herself, a collection of the hes! things. L. A. VV. PLASKO, VVILMA Willy Vim, fvigor, and fvitality Bassick Student League CLASS OF '45 POSTOL, EARL Errol If silanrc 'worn goldfn, Hz d he a mighty poor man! Voice Business Stat? First Aid Course PREVOT, SUZANNE LOUISE Suzir Thr' furry aaron of charm. Scholarship-Leadership G. A. L. A. A Cappella Choir Newtonians French Conversation Club Ushers' Guild PULASKI, VIRGINIA MARGARET Winnirs IWi.r.r Donncllylv Assistant L. A. IV. RADCLIFFE, NANCY Nan She hroozox through lifo -with hfr laughter and songs. G. A. L. A. French Club A Cappella Choir Chorus College Information Club RAMOS, MILTON Tilt Black Rookie Choice H. R. Basketball Orchestra REEL JEAN Jaan Joan is a chattfrbox, Sheff gabhin' all tho day. No mattrr fwhat the tcacher sayr, Sho :till mutt hafvr hfr Jay. Chorus Dramatic Club CLASS OF '45 SENIORS REZENDES, DORIS Peanuts' Pop 'l' Vitality X Pcrxonality 2 Paanuts G. A. L. A. Bayside Voirr' Literary Staff Emergency Nursing Dramatic Club L. A. W. RINKO, SHIRLEY MARGARET Shirl Laughter, and more laughter Bassick Student League ROCHE, MARIE imma Maria is jolly, Maria is Jfzvfft, And in danting Shz' farft hr' hfat. Dramatic Club Journalism Club L. A. W. RUNYON, LORETTA Laffy A pfrsonality that alfwayx -wins frifnds Student Council RYAN, JOSEPH Joe If silfnn' fwrrr goldrn, ho -would hr a millionairf. Bassic Student League RYAN, VVALTER llfall llfould that thfrf 47.CI'l't' more like him! Bassick Student League 45 SENIORS RYCHLIIQGENEVIEVE Jenny Happy-go-luelay L. A. W. SAUL, MARGARET Marge Synonym for a good sport. L. A. W. Bassick Girl Reserves SAUNDERS, ROBERT Bob Speeeh is the index of the mind. Chess Club Stamp Club Newtonians SCHOENBERG, MOLLY MAE ' Mitzi Chic and clefver, Sad-newer. Bayside Voice Business Staff College Information Club SCHWARTZ, JULIA Julie The gall fwho stay: in nights and does her homework. L. A. W. SCHWIMMER, ROSLYN Roz A friend more -worthy than gold. College Information Club First Aid Course Make-up Squad Emergency Nursing 46 SCOTT, JANET Scotty She'.r tops. G. A. L. A. Treasurer Dramatic Club Student Council SEAMAN, DOROTHY MARY Dot Sophistifatrd lady. Cf. A. L. A. College Information Club SHALVOY, LEO Lee Eat, drink, and he merry. Band Inter-class Basketball '43-'44-'45 Tennis Team '43-'44-'45 Aeronautics Class SHEPHARD, VVALTER Shep Good nature meant popularity. Band Orchestra Varsity Swimming Team Chess Club H. R. Basketball Bassick Hi-Y SHERIDAN, MARY Mary Cute and Jfweet and so petite. Ci. A. L. A. College Information Club SIEVERS, LILLIAN Lib Do I lo-ve English! Emergency Nursing First Aid Library Squad CLASS OF '45 SIMENIS, EDWARD Ed In a fworld of his own Bassick Student League SIVEC, ARLENE R Studious, a bushel of joy. I... A. W. O. B. S. Curliruos-Editor-in-chief SKANE, JEAN .loan All good things don't come in hig packages. Chorus G. A. L. A. College Information Club SLIVA, MARY B0-Pffp Cute and running L. A. YV. SMITH, ROBERT STANLEY Smitty Ono of our nicer wol-ves Bassick Student League SOKODY, ETHEL Shorty Sh1 s small, but oh my! National Honor Society O. B. S. L. A. VV. 'Ushers' Guild O. B. S. Curlicuos, Assistant Editor CLASS OF '45 lSENIORS SOLEN, JAMES Jim .4 fwolf at heart. Band SOLOMONSON, BEATRICE Bot' Bassirk's pride and joy A Cappella Choir SOMBATY, GRACE Gra Hafve you fwfr heard her sing? Ushers' Guild L. A. YV. Chorus SOTELO, ANITA Anita Uno of the fofw that speak only -'whon spoken to. Libra ry Squad, Vice-President Chorus SPEISER, VIRGINIA Ginny Corny jokfs are hor specialty. G. A. L. A. Dramatic Club sQt:1NoBAL, STANLEY squinny Lifz' fwithout sports is not life. Varsity Football 47 SENIORS STARR, JOHN Starr Star light Star bright Thafs our John. National Honor Society junior Classical League Scholarship-Leadership Chess Club Inter-class Basketball Newtonians Radio Code Club STENGEL, CARL WILLIAM Dutch In a day, out a day Slengrl Aviation Club H. R. Basketball STEVENS, COLLIN Jof AJ -wr all know, a good frllofw is Joe. Bassick Student League STEVENS, WILLIAM Bill The hrart-throb of a million. Manager of Football Team Inter-class Basketball STIEBER, ARNOLD Slicb Truly an art is the ability to pass onr'.f opinion in as fmv, but ff- fcctz-zm, Award: as possible. Bassick Student League STRAMSKI, MARY Tiny Sefms quiet, but I fwonderf Bassick Student League 48 SVVANHALL, ANNETTE . nn Conn' trut J nli ramatic ub Journalism lub Emergency lu Emergenc rsing College n ormation Club A Ca ella Chorus SVVILLING, ALICE Al Ncfver a fworfl. L. A. W. SWARNI, ALBERT Chipo Bored of cdufation. Bassick Student League SZABO, FRANK A. Szab Take it easy. Bassick Student League SZANTO, FRANK Frank Come what may, he doc'.fn't rare. Bassick Student League SZYMANSKI, JENNIE Jennie She takes efveryihing in her xlridc. Bassick Student League CLASS OF '45 1 v TAKACH, JOHN Johnny .'- A true friend, a regular fellow. Student Council. TAKACS, BERTHA Bert The silent girl in Miss Benson's room. Safety Council O. B. S., Treasurer Library Squad, President L. A. W. Bassieh Voice Staff Curlifues Staff TAVELLA ROGER Frog Ah, this learning-what a thing it is! Bassick Student League TAYLOR, HARRY Beef Friends many, foes Bassick Student League THOMAS, KENNETH Kenny A real student-they're one in I1 million. Yearbook, Editor-in-chief Student Council Junior Classical League Scholarship-Leadership THOMPSON, EDWARD speed Dashing, daring. Bassick Student League CLASS OF '45 SENIORS TOASO, LOUIS Lou Quiet and shy, :we fwonder fwhy? Bassick Student League TOTH, MARIE Marie lllarie is sfweetg Marie is shyg Marie is the girl that 'will get by. L. A. VV. Chorus Journalism Club French Club TOVVER, EVELYN Efve Patienee is a fvirtue. College Information Club Chorus A Cappella Choir Student Council Junior Classical League Dramatic Club Scholarship-Leadership Journalism Club Make-up Squad Bassielz Voice Literary Staff TROMANS, BARBARA Bobbi T By Barbara fwe'll nefuer be dis- turbed For her fvoiee is seldom heard. G. A. L. A. Dramatic Club Chorus Junior Classical League College Information Club A Cappella Choir, Secretary URNEY, CATHERINE Kitty Our model secretary. L. A. W. journalism Club O. B. S. Curlirue Staff TYLER, ROBERT Bob Class report, pleaseffu Inter-class Basketball '43-'44 College Information Club 49 SENIORS URBAN, GRACE Grarif Studiozis, rfliahlf, pretty-lhafs our Graff. Scholarship-Leadership L. A. W. O. B. S. VARGA, PAUL Paul Ha has a hrad for hgurrs. Pre-Flight Aeronautics Newtonians VERES, LOUISE Lou She gons hrr 'way in silfnrf! Student Council L. A. VV. VINEBERG, VICTOR Vinny Hill rrarh his goal in liff, Ilfhatffzfrr it may bf. Radio Code Club WADE, ROBERT Lrgs Come up and sci' my ftchings. Yearbook Art Staff Voice Cartoon Staff VVALSH, RICHARD Dirk Silence is goldrfn. Band 50 WALLER, CONSTANCE Connie Thf Chirago hrf mmf to Bas- szrk 'with Canning Hrr art is hot of thr rasel. Yearbook Staff WARNES, ALDONA Al Thr pfrffrt pirturf of ingfnu- ousnfss flnd a dflightful Iittlz' flirt. Dramatic Club L. A. VV. XVHALEN, YVILLIAM Bill fl handsomz' man is constantly in danger. Student Council, President H. R. Basketball WILLIAMS, MARGERY Marge Gfnfrally speaking, shzr's gen- rrally spfaleing. G, A. L, A. College Information Club WINSPUR, DONALD Doc .4 flash in athletifs. Bassick Student League XVITKOSKY, FLORENCE Flo .4 Quint girl -with a smiling fam. L. A. YV. CLASS OF '45 WOITOWITZ, ROBERT Bob H07HP'lU0fl?-'LL'1Idf,5 that? Chess Club WOLFE, MARSHALL Mlsh A pcrfrd, all-around guy. Student Council Inter-class Basketball WOOD, EDWARD Ed lffhy tfarlzcrx gel gray. Inter-class Basketball VVOODWARD, CONSTANCE Connif Diamonds and fmeralds arf .vmall too. Chorus Emergency Nursing VVORBY, LAURA Laur Happy and carrfrff. Make-up Squad YOUNG, FLORENCE Florfnrf A good sport. Bassick Student League CLASS OF '45 SENIORS YITKOLIS, EILEEN Ei Alfwayx lifvrly, Qlfry ,T LUI'I'f,' IVhal an rxprrt on hrr frrl! Dramatic Club glournalism Club Le Cercle Francais YURKSAITIS, RAYMON D Yurky So quiet you fan hfar n fough drop. Bassick Student League ZAPPEROLI, FRED Zop Uncz' u gfntlfman, alfwuys a gvntlrman. Radio Club Newtonians Aviation Club ZEBROWSKI, ALPHONSE Zflaf Zrlez' says aftionx .fprale loudfr than words. H. R. Basketball Varsity Baseball ZELEDON, LILLIAN Lil .4 shining light fwill ulfways follofw hfr. L. A. W. Library Squad, Director of Social Activities Make-up Squad ZEVE, GEORGE George H1 s a jolly good ffllofw, Radio Code Club French Club 51 ZIMMER, DAVID Da-ve A ready fwil. Baxsitk Voice Business Staff French Club, President Class Franklin Ahlgren-Army Howard Bernhard-Nafvy John Botsko--Army Robert Bush-Nafvy Christy Cashavelly-Army Sidney Challenger-Na-vy Hugh Chapman-Army John Csaszar-Na-vy Donald Cunningham-Army John Dominguez-Na-'vy john Farrell-Na-'uy Alan Finney-Navy Marvin Frank-Navy Edward Berglund-Army Eric Bloom-Army Air Corpx John Cook-Army Ernest Fredrickson-Army Air Co Robert Gallagher-Nafvy sito date of publication. , 'A' 'A' 'A' of 1945 in the fps SENIORS Louis Gura-Nafvy Gene Haba-Nafvy Fred jackson-Navy Alvin Johnson-Nafvy Donald -lones-Navy Albert Kruzshak-Army Elmer, Kulhay--Nalvy Richard Landau-Nafvy Ernest Lesko-Nafvy Manuel Lopez-Navy Dermott Luckner-Nafvy Robert Mailloux-U. S. Maritime Serfvire Armed JUNIORS Robert Geoghegan--Army Robert Heath-Nafvy Raymond Horvath-Army Robert McGran-Nafvy 52 Air Corps ZUCKER, EVELYN Ewie Like.: fun, nefver worries. Barrick Voice Staff Journalism Club College Information Club Dramatic Club Chorus A Cappella Choir ZUCKERMAN, MURRAY Don't blofw up the lab. Zuck Newtonians Radio Club Stamp Club 'National Honor Society Yearbook Literary Staff junior Classical League College Information Club Services? Vincent Martino-Navy Charles Moran-Nafvy Roy Newton-U.S. ,Maritime Serfvice Selstino Perry-U.S. Maritime Serfviec VValter Ryan-Army Edward Simenis-Army Air Corps Stanley Squinobal-Navy Collin Stevens-Navy Albert Swarni-Nafvy 1 Roger Tavella-U.S. Maritime Serfviee Harry Taylor-Army Donald Winspur-Navy Frank Piascik-Army Clinton Porter-Navy Frank T. Szabo-Na-vy Harold Watman-Nakvy Charles VVilson-Navy CLASSES Rofw Thrr'1'.' Alan Miller, john Tolnay, Albert DeCarli, Ralph Hillman, Robert Dunn, Thomas McGannon, Robert Bush, Roswell Sprague, john VVhite, Daniel Meisenheimer, Richard Alberghini, Edward Giambra, Frank Babycos. Rofw Tfwo: Mrs. Mullins, James Alexander, Herbert Davin, Helene Covitt, Vincent Bar- tosik, Shirley Malone, Martin Vita, Frances Zima, Milton Forstrom, Gertrude Collins, Albert Budnick, John Mc- namara, Paul Buckingham. Rofw Onf: Ann Mullins, Eve- lyn Tower, Gloria Stevens, Lillian Hull, Robert Hustek, William VVhalen, john Lar- son, Betty Lou Hendren, Barbara Smith, Phyllis Buck- ley, Eleanor Choquette. Mrmlzfrs of Studrnt Counril not in picture: Daniel Zim- mer, Robert Clark, Grover O'Neill, Francis Witt. The Student Council The Student Council, which is composed of the presidents of the home rooms, devotes itself to working with the faculty and administrative officers in promoting, supervising, and regulating worth-while student activities. This organization, sponsored by Mrs. Katherine Mullins, represents the whole student body and aims all its thought to its slogan, Coopera- tion.', The members of the Student Council learn democratic government through experience. The principal business at each meeting is discussing and voting on measures presented to the Council by the home room presidents. Some of the many activities sponsored by the Council this year are centered on the war, especially the selling of war bonds and stamps. This responsibility has been placed in the hands of a special VVar Committee through whose efforts Bassiclc's war bonds and stamps sales have reached a figure approximating Sl00,000.00. The group also initiated the movement to present to the school a permanent servicemen's memorial plaque and are helping to raise funds toward its purchase. War Committee of the Student Council Although V-li Day finally arrived on May 8 and the Ger- mans surrendered, the war is not yet over. In the Pacific the Japanese are still taking a terrible toll of American lives. He who lets down now is a traitor to his country. Keep up the weekly purchase of war stamps! Our forces need food, ammuni- tion, planes, ships. SUPPORT THE 7th NVAR LOAN DRIVE hiay l-l--July l Buy fllllf extra war bond now! Rafw T-'war Grover O'Neill. Ro-'w 0nr'.' Evelyn Tower, VVilliam VVhalen, Lillian Hull. Rofw Tfwo: Sally Gronberg, Miss Anderson, Bernice Bernier. Row 0nf.' Susan Bitzer, WValter Casey, Paul Gulyassy. Junior Class Officers These are the officers of the Junior Class who have done such an excellent job in leading the Class of '-l6. It wasn't too easy, but all was fine under the supervision of our wonderful class adviser, Miss Helen Anderson. As president, Bud Casey won the admiration of all. Always on hand to help in an emergency was Sue Bitzer, the vice-president. The minutes of our meetings were kept very efficiently by our attractive secretary, Bernice Bernier while Paul Gulyassy took excellent care of our vast Coh, but yesll treasury. The credit for making our entertainments successful goes to our vivacious director of social activities, Sal Gronberg. Our year's activities began with the Junior Mothers' Tea on November 15, 19-l-4. Un March 16, 1945, we had our first dance, the Basket Ball, at which the basketball team was honored. On April 4 the class sponsored a fascinating assembly at which Mr. Robert Zimmerman, diver, spoke on deep-sea diving. All Girls' Day followed on April 6 on which occasion the girls held a fashion show and game meet. YVe expect to ride into our senior year in fine fettle and with the same suc- cessful results. 56 i B 'I' Roau TL-wo: john Starr, Doris Ferris, Lillian Dennison, Teresa Curley, Miss Heider, Irene Daniels, Priscilla Hussey, Florence Hamm, Harold Manasevit. Rofw 01110 Ethel Sokody, Robert Hubbard, Barbara Kurtz, Paul Buckingham, Gilbert Noren, Barbara Gilbert, Murray Zuckerman, Margaret Magaraci. National Honor Society The aim of the National Honor Society is to promote scholarship, leadership, character, and service. lfach year, first honor students exemplifying these qualities are inducted into the society with an impressive ceremony. The group, guided by Bliss Margaret Heider, this year successfully gave a Christmas and Spring party. At the end of the year a gift was made to the Student Loan Fund and an award was pre- sented to the most outstanding member. The oflicers are Gilbert Noren, President, Barbara Kurtz, Vice-President and Director of Social Activities, Barbara Gilbert, Secretary, and Paul Buckinrrham, Treasurer. , . F' 58 ir 'A' Rofw Taco: Thomas Sholler, Mary Jane Conroy, Rita Burns, Frances Callahan, Grace Molnar, Louise Crocco, Shirley Toth, Helen Simanis, Frances Weinberg, Iris Abrams, Ann McNamara, Mary Catherine Bradley, Ninet Nebil, Joann Cohan, Sally Gronberg, Miss Brennan, Richard Lovins. Rofw Onf: Edward Hayes, George Vlandis, Virginia Nichols, Albert Wollert, Barbara Kurtz, David Liptak, John Starr, Denny Ekins, Kenneth Thomas, Barbara Gronberg, Martin Vita, Robert Hubbard. Junior Classical League The Junior Classical League is composed of the students of Vergil and Cicero and had a mem- bership of about 30 pupils in 1944-1945. The intent of the group is to foster the study and cultivate understanding of Latin and other classical subjects. Programs are held throughout the year during class time for pleasure and knowledge. 59 i' B ir Rofw Four: Susan Bitzer, John Starr, Ruth Nelson, Paul Buckingham, Nicholas Cook, Robert Ashkins, Lillian Dennison, George Vlandis, Rita Gann. Rofw Threw: Lois Marsden, jean Trelease, Iris Abrams, Helen Simanis, Paul Gulyassy, Doris Ferris, Margaret Cames, David Liptak, Shirley Toth, Barbara Gilbert, Marie Brady, Helen Matto. Rofw Tfwo: Lucille Miller, Margaret Magaraci, Joann Cohan, Florence Hamm, Louise Crocco, Audrey Gasche, Barbara Kurtz, Marion Turfay, Suzanne Prevot, Bernice Bernier, Florence Thanassi. Rofw One: Gilbert Noren, Denny Ekins, Vincent Bartosik, Roberta Trager, Charles Eaton, Barbara Gronberg, Robert Hubbard, Eleanor Kasparek, Edward Giambra. No! in Picture: Kenneth Thomas. Scholarship-Leadership A scholarship-leadership pin is a badge of intelligence and personality. Each year five per cent of the junior and senior classes receive these pins. To be a candidate, a student must show the qualities of a leader, one who takes an active part in school life, he must maintain an average of eighty per cent or better in his school work, and he must have the necessary votes from his class- mates. The juniors receive silver pinsg the seniors, gold pins which they wear for a year. At grad- uation seven per cent of the seniors are given permanent possession of the gold pins. 60 if 'A' English The largest single department in Has- sick High School is lfnglish. The students spend four long years learning to read, write and speak their mother tongue. Dur- ing this time they receive instruction in spelling, grammar, and composition. The courses attempt to give each student a knowledge and appreciation of our great literature. hoth the classic and modern writers. Sewing T The sewing classes under the guidance of Kliss Huntress and Klrs. Church learn to cut and sew all types of clothing from under garments to heavy coats. This year the students have also made ditty bags and other articles to he sent to the armed forces through the American Junior Red Cross. Problems of Democracy Une of the several courses in history open to students is prohlems of American democracy. The classes consider the dith- culties and prohlems which heset the American democratic repuhlic. The study of our government, its prohlems, and its working, along with the questions which face society today will form for this coun- try a more intelligent hodv of citizens. Home Nursing Kliss Donnelly, the school nurse, has instructed three classes, totaling fifty-eight girls this year, in the principles of home nursing. This course teaches the girls fundamental methods for care of the sick in the home and the ways to carry out a doctor's orders. Spanish The Spanish classes strive to master a working knowledge of the language and to appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Spain in lfurope and in l,atin America. The skills of speaking the language with ease and writing it accurately are equally stressed with that of learning to read Spanish well. Transcription The liassick commercial seniors will never find themselves unahle to re-read their shorthand notes for the need of such practice was recognized in 1939 when the Utranscription class was added to the secretarial course. The standard of pass- ing in this class is not on a percentage hasis, hut rather the standard of the husi- ness man, which, in short, is A NlAll,- Alildf l.lf'l l'lfR. Physics College physics prepare the students not only for an engineering career and allied technical professions hut also offers them a wide educational haclcground in one of the hasic natural sciences, particularly information on natural force in the physi- cal world. Electric Shop ln the electric shop course the hoys are taught the fundamentals of electrical theory and mathematics, electrical wiring, and some simpler construction details of elec- tsical equipment. The advanced classes take up automohile and house wiring and receive instruction in the international Morse code, Science and Math The course, science and mathematics, is comparatively new. The classes are given a survey of algebra, geometry, and trig- onometry during the lirst half of the year. ln the second half physics is studied. llur- ing the second year industrial application in the ahoye fields of mathematics is taken up, and the study of physics continued. Wood Shop Among the industrial arts courses offered the students is wood shop. The purpose of this course is to teach the hoys the hasis for carpentry and line craftsmanship. The experience and knowledge, gained in this and associated classes of the same type. will help these hoys to take their places in modern industry. Aeronautics The class in elementary aeronautics is now in its second year as a Hying course. It is intended for all who wish to study the theory of flying whether or not they wish to hecome Hiers. Bassick pupils last year flew some 200 hours, and ahout a dozen had solo flights. Typewriting In the typexyriting classes the commer- cial students hecome acquainted with the fundamentals of typing. A complete study of the typewriter tends to create careful use of the machines. The students learn the correct placement of the lingers, and the rules and regulations of typeyyritinq. VVhen this is mastered. the students strive to improve their typing accuracy and spfed. V '6f. 1 'wdw YI 4.1. URW CLUBS Row Tfwof Arlene Sivec, Kath- erine Shey, Irene Daniels, Miss Cooper, Grace Urban, Consiglia Felicella, jean Fritz. Ro-u' Umm' Frances Healy, Helen Cogguillo, Florence Hamm, Barbara Gilbert, Helen Csizmazia, Bertha Takaes, Ethel Sokody. Order of Bassick Secretaries 'lihe Order of liassick Secretaries is a group of seniors maintaining honor grades in their secretarial studies. The purpose of the club is to increase the eHiciency of its members and to add to the enjoyment of their school life. During the year the program of the U. B. S. under the sponsorship of llliss Elaine Cooper in- cluded lectures by people prominent in the business world and visits to various local hrms. Social events of the year were the Christmas banquet, the trip to New York, and a i'Rush party in the spring for the juniors. Library Squad The Library Squad has been a great success under its able sponsor, llliss Lamb. The squad is really indispensable to the library. ln addition to rendering service to the school by assisting in the library, the members receive training in the proficient use of libraries by both instruction and practical work. lllarily Gordy, director of social activities, has been kept busy with the social activities of the year: a candy sale, book exhibit, Christmas party, faculty tea, and bowling party. ln spite of the hard yvork the members of this organization do, they also have their share of fun. Rufw Ti'lk'0.' jean Farrar, Amelia Alanusaitis, Priscilla Foote, Ann Sachy, Frances Pearson, Marjorie Lundahl, jane Grirhn, bliss Lamb, Irene Pam, Carolyn Kroniek, Mary Taylor, Ruth YVatt, Blanche Resko, Olympia Tegulias. Rum: Umm' 'Fhelrna Velentes, Mary Diinond, Barbara Kaeehele, Carolyn Lainbro, Bertha Takacs, Marily Gor- dy, Helen Sutay, Carolyn Simmons, Mary jane Conroy. Rofw Thrff: Miss Benson, jean Farrar, Phyllis Goldman, Eunice Schutzer, Helen Kukos, Mary Dimond, Susan Bitzer, Lorraine Olson, Mary Taylor, joan Molloy, Barbara Green- wald, Shari Cohn, Miriam Kessler. Row Tfwoi Richard Fox, Madelyn Shuk, Aurora Garcia, Shirley Halpert, Helen Berkman, june Pettigrew, janice Levin, Donald Towne, Marie Toth, Nancy Radcliffe, Susan Hawley, Gloria Baum, Betty johnson, Louise Crocco, Edwin Elson. Rofw Onf: Barbara Kurtz, Elizabeth Benton, Daniel Zimmer, Lillian Isaac, Eleanor Kas- parek, Jeanne Borg, Rhea Borsuk, George Zeve, Renee Eisenberg, Eileen Yukolis. Le Cercle Francais Le Cerfle I ram'ais is an organization founded and conducted by the French teachers, Nliss Ulrika Benson and bliss illargaret Dougal. The combined French classes gather monthly to en- joy and be entertained by a splendid committee which endeavors to do its utmost to bring out the beautiful French of our practicing linguists. The real purpose of this gathering is for its members to become better acquainted with the customs, language. and culture of France. The French Club is entertained by the short skits. humorous jokes in French. and the delightful melodies sung by everyone and sometimes by our golden-voiced soloists. Occasionally, the meetings are enlightened by motion picture films showing the lovely French countryside, homes, joyous festivals, and beautiful cathedrals. At these meetings everyone is assured a wonderful time in both an instructive and humorous way. 6- ir 'A' Ro-w Tfwoi Doris Rezendes, Katherine Antey, Lois Mars- den, Ann McNamara, Miss Kresge, Joseph Saad, Denny Ekins, Frances YVeinberg, Barbara Kurtz, Bernice Ber- nier. Rofw 0n1'.' Ernest Ecsedy, Eve- lyn Tower, Robert Hubbard, Doris Gott, John Reed. Bassick Voice Literary Staff These are the busy students whose duty it is to gather and write the Hwhat, where, and when's of school events. The staff puts out six editions of the paper this year under the excellent direction of bliss Ruth Kresge, literary supervisory and Robert Hubbard, editor-in-chief. The Voice includes news stories, feature articles, editorials, sports news, interviews, and highlights of school person- alities in the Gofflfixlz H0101 and fllnrlning Low. Voice Business Staff Both the school newspaper and yearbook are managed financially by the Bassick Voice Busi- ness Staff under the able leadership of hir. lfmanuel Kleinwald. The duties of the members of this group cover many different angles. These members are responsible for obtaining subscriptions, di- recting circulation, and soliciting advertisements. They see that the money is collected from each home room and take charge of advertising revenue. The complete financial management of all finances is in their hands. The Business Staff, which is composed of members of the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes, gains a practical knowledge of salesmanship and valuable experience in business affairs. Poise and self-confidence is developed through their contacts with men in many walks of life. Rofw T1-wo: Margaret Zadravec, Lois Marsden, Robert Mos- kowitz, Shirley Nieuwboer, Robert Marak, Joann Cohen, Bernice Bernier. Rofu: Onf: Florence Thanassi, Daniel Zimmer, Virginia Nichols, Mr. Kleinvvald, Jan- ice Levin, Martin Silver, Su- san Bitzer. Rofw Tfwof Mr. Henry Walsh, Rhea Borsuk, Constance VValler, Barbara Gilbert, Ernest Hader, Jeanie Logan, Andrew Hysong, Priscilla Hussey, Marilyn Mix, Marguerite O'Brien, Miriam Kessler, Miss Miriam Mallay. Rolw Une: Doris Gott, Marguerite Gross, Robert Hubbard, Barbara Kurtz, Kenneth Thomas, Joseph Coleman, Miriam Henry, Robert YVade, Betty Benton, Mary Lou Johnson. Nat in Picturzn' Bill Martin. Yearbook Art and Literary Staff The Yearbook is the annual publication of the graduating class of Bassick High School. The staff is composed of representatives from each senior home room, members of the school newspaper staff, and outstanding students of the art classes. Nliss llliriam lllallay is adviser to the literary staff which Compiles and edits the Yearbook, and Mr. Henry VValsh is adviser to the art staff which pre- pares the art work. This Yearbook, edited by the students and their advisers, will be a permanent record of the Class of 1945. 69 if B af Rofw Thrff: Adell Karle, Donald Dworken, Rita Burns, john Ryan, Doris Brideau, Ann McNamara, Lee Penny, Barbara Kane, john Takach, Bertha Takacs, Mr. Brown. Rofw Tfwo: Gus Horvath, Gladys Turney, john Swenden, Frances VVeinberg, Edward Liptak, Nlarilyn Carpenter, Martin Silver, Eleanor Howard, Donald Kish, Ethel Morvay, Victor Vineherg. Rofw Umm' Martin Albert, Helen Simanis, john Casey, Doris Rezendes, Norman Dempsey, Edith Alderson, joseph Coleman, Helen Csizmazia, james Keegan, Dolores Osterherg, John Orzechowski. Safety Council The Bassick Chapter of the National Safety Council of America, sponsored by Mr. VVarren L. Brown, was formed early in January. ln order to bring to each student the need for safety in every- day life, especially to promote caution in these strenuous days, delegates from each home room were elected. At the meetings plans are made for presenting safety lessons to the home rooms, movies, and speakers at Council meetings. It is the duty of each elected delegate to report to the home room on the morning following each semi-monthly meeting the information discussed at the dele- gates' meeting. Safety information, which discusses safety on the highway, in industry, and in the home, is furnished by the National Safety Council of America to the school's council. The student body has been recently asked to contribute financially to the fine work of the delegates by the purchase of miniature sticker safety posters to aid in paying for the council charter. It is the hope of each delegate that the safety information passed on to the students will be heeded both in this war-time period and in the coming peace. 70 i 'A' gifts 'A' Rofw Swan: Helen Horvath, Luella Meropoulos, Dorothy Rahrig, Shirley Bibbons, Lillian Hull, Ann Strobel, Shirley Nieuwboer, Jean Griffiths, Marie Toth, Ruth Lesko, Joyce Liptak, Betty Lou Hend- ren, Louise Sabovik, Dorothy Nitsche, Marion Haggerty, Virginia Pulaski, Irene Daniels, Norma Olson, Aphrodite Linardos, Helen Gaches. Row Six: Kathryn Teresko, Virginia Pittu, Beatrice Staneika, Paula Rosenblatt, Margaret Lengen, Jeanie Logan, Joan Hedin, Estelle Lipsitz, Lillian Bona, Marsha Hawes, Doris Ferris, Myra Jacob- son, Miriam Henry, Dorothy Hedin, Mary Lou Johnson, Ruth Wahlof, Anita Riordon, Eleanor Karvosky, Lillian Pitcher, Louise Saloomey, Olympia Tegulias, Patricia O'Shea. Rofw Fifve: Alice Swilling, Genevieve Rychlik, Helen Matta, Jean Wright, Julia Schwartz, Helen Csizmazia, Grace Huntley, Eleanor Rimar, Alice Johnson, Barbara Gilbert, Marilyn Bennett, Mary Lou Denton, Grace Sombaty, Mary Fitzgibbons, Anne Beres, Edith Kondor, Jeanne Burke, Florine Blackman, Jean Trelease, Bessie Duh, Shirley Parker, Roberta Monk. Rofw Four! Jeanette Gifford, Jean Lee, Rosemarie Maier, Helen Rose Schwab, Ruth Levine, Frances Healy, Dolores Osterberg, Louise Veres, Ruth DeVack, Dorothy Kundert, Helen Milvid, Grace Urban, Vivian Laborde, Margaret Szabo, Helen Sandor, Virginia Jordan, Barbara Kaechele, Helen Sutay, Marjorie Moran, Virginia Kundrath, Wilma Cusinia, Katherine Turney. Rofw Three: Marie Kish, Priscilla Foote, Lorraine Kintop, Evelyn Bendik, Jean Roman, Margaret Leahy, Carol VVoitowitz, Marion Turfay, Susanne Grohs, Esther Karafa, Marie Roche, Irene Pasqua, Pearl Diamond, Aurora Garcia, Evangeline Demas, Annelis Hersher, Consiglia Felicella, Sally Sherwood, Evelyn Danko, Ethel Morvay, Vera Mikulics, Arlene Sivec. Row Tfwo! Jean Fritz, Helen Cogguillo, Doris Salvagne, Barbara Haut, Frances Shery, Florence Hamm, Eleanor Halzack, Natalie Slauson, Lillian Zeledon, Jeanne Palaske, Veronica Malasics, Ellen Mark, Florence Gregorio, Thelma Danberg, Agnes Larkin, Barbara Minard, Elsie Ohradon, Rita Haut, Charlotte Brown, Ruth Flynn, Carolyn Lambro, Florence Spano, Eugenia Mrasco. Rofw Ona' Anne Smith, Jean Humphreys, Irene Depocher, Kathleen Carey, June Reck, Betty Lou Schaer, Ann Tassinaro, Geraldine McMonagle, Florence Witkowsky, Lillian Fazekas, Inge Helden- heimer, Jeanne Martine, Janet Murphy, Dorothv Blotney, Catherine Cashavelly, Betty Woodward, Dorothy Mackaloff, Bertha Tackacs, Edith Klein, Sylvia Greenstein, Mary Trembecszki, Ethel Sokody. Leaders of American Welfare The Minute VV0menl Each contributes to the school and community her time, talents, and according to her capacity. The motto of ths organization is Unity has a U and an I. B if Rolw Four! Dorothy Hedin, Stanley Kaplin, Catherine Roche, Albert VVollert, Katherine Carrigan, Robert Alderson, Patricia Beebe, Charles Eaton, Rita Gann, Wesley Hobby, June Pettigrew. Rofw Tlzrr-rn' Harold Sistrand, Marion Oppel, Shirley Bates, Susan Stanley, Jeanne Gerrity, Jean Brander, Nancy Gotwalt, Suzanne Prevot, Julie Swan, Eleanor Halzack, Lydia Ramos, Florence Spano, Warren Stearns. Rofw Tfwo: Edward Elson, Robert Marak, Robert Epstein, Barbara Kurtz, Louise Mastron- unzio, Pauline Manning, Edith Adam, Lillian Dennison, Priscilla Hussey, Gladys Turney, David Liptak, Eugene Jacobson, Nathan Nevin, Miss Laing. Row One: Mary Lou Roscoe, Jeanne Benton, Teresa Curley, Violet Kline, Nancy Radcliffe fLibrarianj, Gilbert Noren fPresidentj, Edith Alderson QSecretaryJ, Daniel Meisenheimer fTreasurerJ, Barbara Daley QVice-Presidentj, Barbara Tromans, Jeanne Borg, Ruth Larrabee, Susan Hawley. A Cappella Choir The Bassick A Cappella Choir, although a new organization in the school, has won many laurels for its excellent performances in Bassiclc and elsewhere. Under the direction of Miss Grace Laing the choir has been very active in its first year. The members presented musical programs at meet- ings, Christmas pageants, a sunrise service, and two programs over the radio. The secret of Miss Laing's and the choir's success is the wonderful inter-balance of the voices and the esprit de corps. There are at present about fifty students in the organization, and each feels his responsibility toward Hputting the performance over.', 72 it 'A' I 1 . 4' Y .Mita rrr' ' ' 1 Rofw Four: Edith Alderson, Pauline Manning, Dorothy Hedin, Beverly Smith, Barbara Hawley, Fairfax Mason, Irene Pato, Mildred Herb, Sally Judd, Barbara Daly, Nancy Radclilfe, Rita Moore, Edith Adam, Mary Stafford. Rofw Tlzr1'1'.' Miss Laing, Anne Zadravecz, Marion Oppel, Jean Brown, Barbara VVeaver, May Cherry, Esther Karafa, Ann Wargo, Rita Doyle, Marguerite O'Brien, Nancy Gotwalt, Lillian Price, Eleanor Halzack, Rose Tashjian, Beverly Hammond. Rofw Tfwof Marion O'Brien, Gloria Stevens, Katherine Carrigan, Robert Marak, janet Haas, Ruth Larrabee, David Liptak, Daniel Meisenheimer, Chester jones, Susan Hawley, Ruth Lesko, Edward Elson, Patricia Beebe, Marie Toth, Gladys Turney. Row One: Harold Sistrand, Dorothy Nitsche, Stanley Kaplin, Louise Sabovick, Charles Eaton, Marion Haggerty, Albert Wallert, Eunice Carlson, Robert Alderson, Jeanne Benton, VVesley Hobby, Teresa Curley, Gilbert Noren. The C1101-uses The Boys' and Girls' Choruses are composed of those students who have a regular music period with Bliss Laing. They are two distinct groups which have performed admirably during the past year. The Girls' Chorus has sung in several programs and has taken part in a few of the programs presented by the Choir. The Boys' Chorus also has been active. Although small, the latter has achieved a great following in and around the school. The barbershop harmony which the boys presented in an assembly this year was considered by all the classes of Bassickites as one of the funniest renditions of that kind ever given. Everyone hopes that the choruses will be ex- panded next year and add new honor to Bassicles name. 73 if B if :Il tllr' Pinnof Paul Gulyassy, piano soloist. Lfff: Nancy Radcliffe, vocal soloistg Rosamond and joann Cohan, piano duet. Rlflllff jeanne Gerrity, vocal soloistg Chester jones, her accompanist. Spring Linder the direction of Bliss Grace Laing The Star Spangled Banner The Bassick High School Orchestra a. 'iAmerican National Airs -Zamecnik h. Two Guitars fHorlick The Girls' Chorus a. A Highland Lad -Scottish Folk Song h. VVhen johnny Comes lllarching Home -Arranged hy Nlead c. The Little French Clock -Koontz Chester Jones, accompanist Piano Solo-Paul Gulyassy UHungary +KIoszkowslci Vocal Solo-Jeanne Gerrity Uliecausel'-Harclelot Chester Jones, accompanist The Bassick High School Hand a. lX'Iarch- Officer of the Day -Ielall Directed by Rita Gann h. A'Finlandia +Sihelius c. 'ADesert Song-Romherg The A Cappella Choir a. The Lord's Prayeri'-Klalotte h. 'AVVere You There? -Negro spiritual arranged hy Burleigh c. Listen to the Lambs -A Negro Re- ligious Characteristic-Datt Rosamond Cohan, accompanist Concert and Mr. Augustus Zavory. and Rosamond Cohan Gallop Afrom 'AThe Children's Suite -Hizet 9. The Boys' Chorus a. Old hlan Rivern-Kern h. The Two Grenadiersn-Schumann Chester Jones, accompanist IU. The Bassick High School Band a. Strike Up the Band -Gershwin h. Gipsiana -Yoder ll. Vocal Solo-Nancy Radcliffe 'Aliashmiri Love Songn--Finden june Pettigrew, accompanist l2. Violin Solo-lVIary Jane lhlarshall Hungarian Dance No. 6 -Brahms Rita Gann, accompanist 13. The Bassick High School Orchestra a. Selection from HHungarian Lutspiel - Keler-Bela h. Overture A'lNIignonette -Baumann 14. The A Cappella Choir a. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes -Kern h. I Love Life -hlana-Zucca Accompanied by the orchestra S. Piano Duet-Joann 'lScherzo, Berceuse 3 if B i if Row Thrnn' Arlen Nickowitz, Gilbert Noren, Ralph Hillman, Wesley Hobby, Elmer johnson, Robert Stock, Robert VVunsch, Harvey Fried, Roy Evenson. Rofw Tfwo: jess Taylor, Molly Nichols, Corky Cohan, Eleanor Dori, June Pettigrew, Rita Gann, Frances Pearson, Helene Covitt, Florence Spano, Richard Karle. Row Ona' Donald Seaman, VValter Shephard, Joann Cohan, Iris Abrams, Ernest Banyas, Betty Beach, Eleanor Karvosky, Barbara Mark, Charles Eaton, Mr. Zavory. Orchestra Under the direction of Nlr. Augustus Zavory the Bassiclc Orchestra provides the music for Bassiclis many musical and social events throughout the year. The orchestra is usually heard at assemblies, but its opportunities of providing entertainment comprise the Bassick High dramatic pro- ductions as well as activities outside the school. The highlight of the year's work is the Annual Concert at which it not only accompanies the Choruses but also renders orchestral compositions as part of the concert program. 75 if B at Rofw Three: Gilbert Noren, VValter Shephard, Arthur Olson, Robert VVunsch, Vincent Miller, Elmer johnson, Robert Alderson, Charles Eaton, Stanley Kaplin, Robert Stock, George Flick, George Cole, Ralph Hillman, Donald Seaman. Rofw Tfwo: Arlen Nickowitz, Frances Pearson, Molly Nichols, WVilliam johnson, Ernest Hader, Eleanor Dori, Corky Cohan, Helene Covitt, james Crichton. Row One: jess Taylor, Richard Karle, Florence Spano, George Carpenter, Rita Gann, Shirley McKinney, Eugene Hull, William Podrasky, Violet Perva, Roy Evenson. The Band The Bassick Band, under the direction of Mr. Zavory, by its stirring music helps to raise the fighting spirit shown by the team and the spectators at the football games. VVith its green and white uniforms, its snappy march rhythms, the Band is a delight to watch and listen to. Besides its duties at the football games, the Band provides musical entertainment at assemblies, playing dur- ing the procession and recession. It also assists in civic drives such as the Nlarch of Dimes at which time the Bassick Band marched down Blain Street to the central collecting booth and played in the city-wide program that was being broadcast through Station WICC. Rita Gann is the student director and does a professional job. Charles Eaton is the band manager. 76 ak B -k Rofw Tfwof Helen Berkman, Susan Stanley, Joseph Coleman, Alice Johnson, Robert Dunn, Beatrice Ericson, Joyce Liptak, Florence Hamm Ro-zu 0nr.' Mary Hayes, Shirley Bates, Harold Davis, Muriel Halliwell, Gilbert Noren, Roberta Trager, John McNamara. The Spring Play Un Friday evening, lhlarch 23, l9-l-5, after recording-breaking rehearsals, Come Rain or Shim was presented to an exceedingly full house. The ments in which three of the members of the male tinually about them. Under the able direction of joyment of the actors and actresses in portraying audience laughed at and applauded the predica sex found themselves involved, with Women con lliss lllae lVlcNulty and with the apparent en their roles, the play proved a success. av + B if Rofw Taco: john Broad, Ernest Grouel, Andrew Hysong. Rom: Umm' Harvey Hiltz, Mr. VValsh, Vasil Pittu, Thomas lTAlessandro. Scenic Artists The Scenic Artists are composed of a group of talented boys who design and execute the stage sets for the different Bassick productions. This group, guided hy Nlr. Henry E. YValsh, creates the sets for the two major events of the year-the Senior Play and the Spring Play. The scenic artists, together with the help of Mr. John Buckley and the students of the VVood Shop, combine and make their work the kind that is indispensihle to dramatic productions at Bassick. Stage Crew Under the sponsorship of Nlr. VVarren L. Brown, the Bassick Stage Crew has hecome a vital part of school life. The crew is organized like a ship with lN'Ir. Brown as skipper. Until his in- duction in the Army, Hugh Chapman was first mate. He has been succeeded hy Selstino Perry. Harold Carpenter is second mate, and VVilliam Fitchtel is yeoman. ln addition, there are four first- class seamen, three second-class seamen, and three reserves. These boys set up scenery, arrange hackdrops, and control the lighting for plays. They run the motion picture projector at assemblies and in classrooms. For graduation they set up the platform and chairs. They willingly give up study periods and stay after school to iron out difficulties in settings or to make repairs on stage equipment. Rowe Tfwuf Edward Contolini, Edward Reck, Edward Daley, John lvlicki, Donald McCor- mack, Martin Albert, Roger Steck, jack Moore. Runs Onf: VVilliam Fichtel, Selstino Perry, Mr. Brown, Harold Carpenter, YVilliam Kretvix. Ro-'zu Tl1r1'1'.' Edith Klein, Rosyln Friedman, Rhea Bor- suk, Louise McArthur, Evan- geline Demas, Margaret Sza- bo, Bernadine Haedecke, Lil- lian Zeledon, Sylvia Green- stein, Miss Nichols. Rolw Tfwo: Muriel Halliwell, Geraldine Rudnick, Edith Kondor, Ninet Nebil, VVilma Cusino, Frances Bradley, Iris Abrams, Evelyn Tower. Rofw Una: Helen Sandor, Elea- R R nor Howard, Denny Ekins, Sally Kettman. Eunice Carl- son, Norma Olson, Rosita Peuz, lrene Macy, -lean Ham- ilton. fbi' K-fowl' N xi I+, 'IF' Make-up Squad ef Always behind the scenes of Bassickls great performances and ever watchful and ready to mike repairs and add finishing touches are the capable members of the lylake-up Squad. Under the able leadership of Miss lllary Nichols the squad gets excellent training in the use of its theatricil mike up equipment. It is the job of the squad members to help the actors and actresses by miking them look their part, either more beautiful or the contrary, subtracting ten years or adding thirty or forty years to their ages. The squad has done an excellent job of which it can be rightly proud Ushers' Guild The rustle of a gown. 'fStubs, pleasef' Right this way, please. Swift, graceful, down the aisle. l'lJrogram, sir.'l This is a familiar scene to anyone who has been shown to his selt by one of the girls of the Bassiclc Ushers' Guild. v These junior and senior girls who have attained an average of ninety per cent in their school work render ushering services to both their school and their community, ushering at the Senior and Spring Plays, Graduation, the Annual Concert, and at presentations given at the Klein Uemoiiil Auditorium. ofw Thrrf: Ethel Sokody, Ber- nice Bernier, Rhea Borsuk, Eleanor Halzack, Carol XVoi- towitz, Louise Croeco, Mari- on Turfay, Eugenia Mrasco, Helen Sutay, Suzanne Prevot, Elsie Ohradan, Joann Cohan, Margaret Magaraci, Florence Thanassi, lrene DePocl1er. ufw T-wo: Florence Hamm, Shirley Halpert, Helen Mat- to, Jean VVright, Barbara Kurtz, lris Abrams, Mar- garet Cames, Shirley Toth, Margaret Cashavelley, Pris- cilla Hussey, Anne McNa- mara, Frances Callahan, Rose Eramo. Rorw Ona' Barbara Gilbert, Denny Ekins, Mary Catherine Bradley, Frances YVeinberg, Helen Simanis, Barbara Gronberg, lrene Daniels, Ro- berta Trager, Dorothy Ban- now, Eleanor Keltos, Teresa Curley, Gloria Baum, Lil- lian Dennison, Doris Ferris. Rofw Fifvc: Joann Cohan, Shirley Bates, Doris Simmons, Blanche Resko, Theresa Nockowitz, Marie Roche, Katherine Roche, Marjorie Lundahl, Marilyn Riebe, Sally Sherwood, Shari Cohn, Joan Daugherty, Marylin Smith, Helen Csizmazia, Esther Karafa, Anne Sachy, Rosamund Cohan, Barbara Daly. Ro-w Four: Virginia La Rosa, Betty Lou Schaer, Rosolyn Freedman, Anne Tassinero, Barbara Greenwald, Shirley McKinney, Susan Stanley, Sylvia Carp, Rhea Borsuk, Eleanor Kleban, Dorothy Jacobson, Eleanor Halzack, Beverly Unger, Bernadine Haedecke, Jean Fritz, Helen Cogguillo, Phyllis Goldman, Beatrice Ogren, Lillian Isaac. Rofw Tlzrrf: Jeanie Logan, Helen Berkman, Lorraine Carey, Ruth O'Malley, Ann Mullins, Shirley Nieuwboer, Miriam Henry, Betty Lou Hendren, Denny Ekins, Susan Hawley, Myra Jacobson, Ninet Nebil, Beatrice Ericson, Marion Mrasco, Helen Sandor, Patricia Beebe, Pearl Breiner, Miss McNulty. Rofw Tfwof Margaret Szabo, Doris Gott, Muriel Halliwell, Shirley Halpert, Eleanor Howard, Margaret Onady, Alice Johnson, Frances Bradley, Eugene Jacobson, Daniel Meisenheimer, VVilliam Greenberg, Evelyn Tower, Marion Aaron, Edith Kondcr, Evelyn Zucker, Barbara Dixcn, Rita Gann, Gioia Frassinelli. Rofw 0nc.' Eileen Yukolis, Jean Olson, Josephine Rysiejko, Janet Scott, Marguerite Gross, Joyce Liptak, Barbara Tromans, Gloria Baum, John Orzechowski, Robert Stock, Roberta Trager, Ruth Lesko, Renee Eisenberg, Virginia Speiser, Mary Shiela Hayes, Norma Olson, Annette Swanhall. The Dramatic Club Bassick's young Thespians have been taken under the able guidance of lVIiss Mae McNulty The dramatic club is one of the more popular clubs, and, although everyone is not lucky enough to get into the annual plays, all the members are given a chance to act in the skits presented at the meetings. , The Senior Play, Spring Greenf' was a rousing success, judging from the applause heard in the auditorium the night of December l, 19-l--I-. The spring play, Come Rain or Shinef' scored an- other success on March 23, 1945. 80 'lr ir SPGRTS 'I Rofw Five: Miss Berger, Barbara Tromans, Virginia Spicer, Susan Phipps, Roberta Trager, Dorothy Seaman, Marjory Williams. Row Four.' Marion Mrasco, Elsie Kerekes, Nancy Radcliffe, Doris Gott, June Pettigrew, Barbara Gronberg, Patricia Beebe, Mary Hayes, Jeanne Borg, Susan Hawley, Mary Stafford, Nancy McKeon, Gloria Baum, Margaret Onady. Rofw Thrff: Joann Cohan, Shari Cohn, Barbara Daley, Beatrice Ericson, Ruth Larrabee, Priscilla Hussey, Susan Bitzer, Ann Mullins, Marie Brady, Ann McNamara, Shirley Toth, Grace Molnar, Suzanne Prevot, Margaret Zadravec. Rafw Tfwo: Doris Rezendes, Elizabeth Woodward, Filomena Camino, Ione Girard, Beatrice Ogren, Ann Meehan, Marion Turfay, Shirley McKinney, Muriel Burrith, Mary Shenden, Helen Kukos, Bernadine Haedecke, Edna Gorman, Marjorie Dunn, Margaret Magaraci, Liftera Nastu. Rofw Onf: Marion Bolinder, Eleanor Keltos, Joyce Anderson, Virginia Nichols, Janet Scott. Girls Athletic Leaders Association Hikes, soccer games, volley ball, basketball, soft ball contests, swim meets, horseback riding, all are contained in the yearly program of the G.A.L.A. Applicants for entrance are required to make 90 on their reports if they take gym or earn 50 points toward their numerals if they donit. Once accepted, they must go through the Initiation de Horror, a grotesque performance in which Bassick becomes the home for a day of ghastly monsters, created before school in the girls' shower room. A candy sale is held along with the Initiation. So, if you think you can live through the Initiation, girls, come on and join! 82 ik B if Rofw Teva: joseph Cumirzg, John Larson, Carl Bush, Ben Poidomani, Paul Tvardzik, Mr. Lyon. Row Ona' Vasil Pittu, Richard Alberghini, Richard Blauvelt, Robert Hustek, julius Gazso Frank Kerecz, Harold Davis. Basketball Team Once again Bassick High has turned out a superb basketball aggregation. The 19-l--l-1945 court squad was the tenth team in the school's career to be represented in the State Basketball Tourna- ment. The Uiron men entered the tournament with ten wins and four losses. The llfanchester A'Pep Boys , however, brought the Bassick season to end on February 26 in the qualifying-round game at the New Haven Arena, with a score of 32 to 28. It was a see-saw affair until the last quarter when the Pep Boys tightened up their defense and held the Lions scoreless. Fairfield was the only team to defeat the Lions twice during the season. The Cager's outstand- ing triumph was their great comeback victory over the Harding team in the two teams' second en- counter of the year in the Bassick gym. This victory gave Bassick High its third undisputed city championship in history. Bob Hustek, a junior, was chosen to captain the Lions through their brilliant season, and he was rendered excellent support by Carl Hush, Harold Davis, Julius Gazso, and Ben Poidomani. 85 i' 'k Rofw Thrfr: Richard Boland, Edward Sponberg, Donald McCombs, Benjamin Moll, VVilliam Boyce, Benjamin Poidomani, Milton Forstrom, Walter Casey, Thomas Martin. Rofw Tfwo: H. S. Lyon, Jack Norris, Robert Kochis, james Barry, Jerome Cook, William Stevens CManagerl, Stanley Squinobal, David Hunter, Osborne Squires, King Frazer, H. F. Harrington fCoachj. Rofw Onft Dermott Luckner, Herbert Davin, Donald Cunningham, Norman Dempsey, An- thony Rashan, joseph Ciccia fCaptainj, Frank Turczi, Edward Tesch, John Swendsen, Ralph Costanza, Thomas Sholler. Football 1944 The season's record for the Bassick High's 1944- football team was a fair one, with three wins and five defeats. Although the record was not praiseworthy, the gridiron squad proved a hard team to score upong and therefore making itself a hard team to beat. Central and Harding High Schools beat Bassick in their City Championship meetings. The out- standing triumph of the season was the Lions' edging out the Stratford North Paraders on Novem- ber 18. The annual Thanksgiving Day classic between Fairfield and Bassick ended with the Fair- fielders on top by a score of 20-0. Bassick has still to win its first gridiron victory from the Fair- Field Foxes. A different captain was chosen for each game by the members of the team. Joe Ciccia was the captain in the Thanksgiving Day classic. 84 if B 4 M Q., 'WW filling:-,,,A Si Mm. , - gwfkwgawxh ,....--4' T -w J Q ...gl 1 Q Rofw Tfwo: joseph Chaiklin, Mr. Lyon, Robert Richter. Rofw Umm' jack Ivanko, Edward Giambra, Walter Shephard, Julius Gazso, Richard Blauvelt. Swimming Team 194-5 liassiclc High School's swimming team had a very dark season, being shadowed by defeats in their seven matches. This record is explainable by the loss of much veteran material and the lack of interest shown in the sport by the students of the school. The nine-man team was headed by two hold-overs from last year's squad, lCdward Giambra and VValter Shephard. The team showed a lot of fight against its opposition, but it was no match for the seasoned swimmers of the up-state schools. Pre-Induction Swimming About 160 senior boys partook of swimming instruction for fifteen weeks during the winter. The classes were held at the Y.M.C.A. under the auspices of the Board of Education for the pur- pose of preparing the boys for the aquatic demands of the armed services. Instruction was provided by Mr. li. Forrest Hallett of the American Red Cross. Three separate groups were organized for advanced, intermediate, and beginning swimmers. Training in rescue work and opportunities for improving swimming under hazardous conditions, which simulated experiences which might be encountered at sea, were afforded the first two classes. The third division, consisting of those who were previously either unable to swim or had only sg. -','- .' : g. se l Rolzu T1-wo: Mr. Harrington QCoachj, Donald Farrar, Gerald Casey, Norman Demp- sey, Robert Molnar fMan- agerj, Ernest Lesko, William Garrity, Vasil Pittu, Mr. Lyon fAth. Dir.j. Rofu' One: John Dominguez, Robert Allard, Frank Piascik Cffaptainj, Carl Bush, Robert Hustek, Alphonse Zebrowski. Baseball 1944 The Bassick High baseball team was successful in winning nine of its thirteen games. Two were lost to Stratford and one each to Greenwich and Nlilford. The Lions were city champions and ended up in the second place in the County League. The club played good ball and got some of the players offers from major league clubs. John Dominguez, who played great ball behind the plate, was elected captain for 1945 at the close of the 194-4 season. The Cheering Squad Rah-Rah-Rah-Rah-Bassick High, Bassick High! . . . Team! Team! Teaml These are the inspiring sounds made by our cheering squad. It has one of the most important tasks to perform during the athletic season. NVith its cheers the squad urges our team on to victory, and aids the spectators in maintaining the teamls morale. Under the guidance of Mr. Albert Fleischer and the leadership of Ernest Ecsedy this year's cheering squad has done a marvelous job. For those boys who are interested in making noise here is their chance to make it. Row Tfwoi hlarshall Krassner, Robert Anderson, Vincent Bartosik, james Hawk, Mr. Fleischer, Albert Budnick. Rofw Onc: Ernest Ecsedy, Rich- ard Milroy, Grover O'Neill, Calvin Larson. f'A1vN-LJLJ l .LXYA.VU,.- X Rofw Tfwo: Albert Beyer, Ernest Ecsedy, Dean Borgman, Ern- est Tischler, William Koer- ner, Martin Grumback, Stan- ley Kaplin, David Brandt, Mr. Fleischer, George Vlan- dis, Noel VVesternman, Charles Eaton, Murry Zuck- erman, john Albright, Eugene Jacobson, Roger Steck, Ralph Money. Rau- Our: jeanne Benton, Den- ny Ekins, Gloria Baum, Day- id Liptak, Roberta Trager, Harold Zirin, Kenneth Nlarcl, john McNamara, Robert Saunders, John Avery. Chess Club The Bassick High School Chess Club, organized by hlr. Ham in 193-l-, has been under the guidance of hir. Fleischer since 19-ll. It has the proud tradition of being the holder of the South- ern Connecticut Chess League Championship for every year but one. For the past few years it has played in the Bridgeport Industrial League and against the State Trade School. Although most of the instruction is given by actual play and criticism of moves, members are given the opportunity to learn the standard openings and end games. 'lihe Chess 'lieam consists of the five best players. The first board has been consistently held by Harold Zirin for the past two years, but the other players vary in accordance with the results of competitions within the club. Tennis 1 94 4 Fairfield High School's tennis team was the only club capable of stopping the Bassick netmen in 19-I--l-, in a seven match schedule. Bassick, however, defeated Harding twice and Central once to annex the city championship title. ln the other matches with the Stratford team, Coach Carr's charges had little trouble subduing it. 'lihe closest match of the season was the second meeting of the Bassick and Fairfield courtmen. Fairfield won the three singles while the Lions won the doubles, only to lose the match by a score of 3 to 2. illeikle, Conklin, and Shalvoy played singles. hleikle and Shalvoy played number one doubles, and Conklin and McNamara handled the number two doubles. Both doubles squads were victori- ous in all but one attempt. Rnfw Tfwu: Mr. Charles D. Carr, Mr. Harry S. Lyon. Rnfw One: james Meikle, john McNamara, Neil Conklin, Richard Malot, Leo Shalvoy. M Q? The Christmas Formal DECEMBER 26, 1944 at the RITZ BALLROOM ff-,'.. 'fill' 4-o DIPLOMH- UK 5 O'K! DUMB HHS NOR EN S E THHN OU YOUR SO T PICTURE E .en.'-nn Venn! wssrovw, Bur 175 NG R HERE L0 I HR VE' APP SAY wusn sus Goss 5 TO MAKE THE LE'S It OVER D0 IT -- PHS li IM LEAVING FOR THE EARLY P YES SIR WELL SHOMLIF ANYTHING TURNS U YES SIR' THE HRMLE Tf' DID END OF HNY ONE IT DRY LEAVE IT ON MY DESK. 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Twezl' Rfvrnf W-WL 11.9370 Fg+Y3?2 A -A, A q W - , , -I,,Agt.. .3 +--- Y L -Havr- Index PAGE A Cappella Choir . ..... 72 Annual Concert ...... . 7-lf Autographs ,,,.,,., ..vY. 9 6 Band ,.,........,.. ..... 7 6 Baseball Team ..... ...,. 8 7 Basketball Team .....,. ....,.,.... .,v,. 8 3 Bassick Voice Business Staff ttt.. 68 Bassick Voice Literary Staff ....... ,...... . 68 Cartoons ......,.......... .........,..,. ,.tr,.r,Y 9 0 -92 Cheer Leaders ..,. 87 Make-up Squad ...........,t.,... National Honor Society Orchestra ..,.,...,,..........,,.,., PAGE Order of Bassick Secretaries ,,,,..,.,.,., ,,,,, Principals of Bassick High School .,.,,,. .,,,. Reunion Pact ........,...,...,....,.....VV..... ,,... Roosevelt Memorial .,i,.., Safety Council ..,..... Scenic Artists .,.,,...,Y.., Scholarship-Leadership ,,,,,, Chess Club ......., Choruses ...,,.,..,,...,...VY...,.Y,.......,. Class of 19-15 in Armed Forces. 1 Classroom Scenes .,,..,............ Department Heads .,.,.,.. Division Pages: Seniors ..,,..,. Classes Activities . Sports ........ Dramatic Club ...,. Faculty .......,.. Football Team ...,, 88 73 52 61-63 6 9 53 65 81 80 7 8-1 Gold Star List ...........,...,..,,..........,,. ,,,,, 8 Girls Athletic Leaders Association .,., ..,,, 8 2 Junior Class ......,....,. ...............,, ,.,.. 5 7 Junior Class Oflicers ..... Junior Classical League Leaders of American Welfare Le Cercle Francais ........., Library Squad ,.,.. 56 59 71 67 66 Senior Senior Sneior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Characteristics Class Olhcers Delegates .... Hymn History ....,,,., Mothers' Tea Pictures .,,,.,, Play ....... Will ...,.. Snapshots ,.,..,,.., Sophomore Class Spring Play ..... Stage Crew .,........ Student Council ...,. Swimming Team ,....e Tennis Team ...... 13 52 1617 19, 6-1, 85, 89 Ushers Guild .,,......,.V..,,..,......,..Y..,.,,.,............ War Committee of Student Council ........... Yearbook Art and Literary Staff Picture ,,... 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