Bassick High School - Voice Yearbook (Bridgeport, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1954 volume:

INDEX A Cappella Cho1r Admlmstratlon Athletlc Delegates Band Baseball Team Basketball Team Baton Twlrlers Cheermg Squad Chess Club Combmed Chorus Ded1cat1on Department Heads Dramatlc Club Faculty Football Team Freshman Class Future Nurses of Amer1ca Future Teachers of Amer1ca German Club Grrls Athletlc Leaders Assoc1at1on Graduates Junlor Class Jumor Class Officers Jumor Class1cal League jumor Mothers Tea Junlor Red Cross Le Cercle Francals Llbrary Squad N8t1OH81 Honor Soc1ety Orchestra Order of Bassnck Secretarles Photography Club Reumon Pact Scen1c Artists Scholarshlp Leadershlp Semor ChafaCt9f1St1CS Senior Class Hlstory Senlor Delegates Senlor Hymn Senlor Mothers Tea Senlor Officers Senror Play Semor Prophecy Senlor Wlll Sophomore Class Sophomore Class OHicers Stage Crew Stamp Club Student Councll Tenms Team US I-Irstory Debatmg Club Ushers Gu1ld VOICQ Busmess Staff VOICE Lrterary Staff Yearbook Staff Yearbook Staff Plcture 0 19 53 68 69 6 54 O 103 ' 93 ' ' ' 6, 7 ' 1 6 98 111 107 ' 102 ' 112 87 ' 86 ' ' . 5 9 ' 77 8,9 108 . 7 73 ' 95 ' 85 76 . , . , . . 110 ' 66 ' ' 101 ' ' 67 ' , , A 90 ' , . . , A ,. , 82 ' ,...,.. A A ,. . , 78 Make-Up Squad .. . .. A . , . . . , 89 ' ' , 94 ., 79 ' ' 84 100 ' 63 ' ' 81 ' - ' 80 ' ' ' 5 ,57 ' ' 13 ' 14 ' 18 ' ' 61 ' 15 ' . 60 ' 16,17 ' ' ,55 7 ,71 72 83 99 ' 88 ' 109 . . ' ' 92 ' ' 97 ' ' 96 ' ' 91 4 YEARBOOK STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF OJ Nr' SUSAN SCHWARTZ LITERARY STAFF June August Betty Ballas Barbara Barrett Betty Lee Baum Jean Benjamin Joan Berkowitz Judy Berry Joanne Bovick Dianne Creaturo Joyce Dlukencki Nancy Durica Betty Erhardt Barbara Farmer Rita Golden Theresa Goyette Mark Gross Jane Hathaway Patricia Hmckley Barbara Baduini Carol Barnes Barbara Barrett Alfred Gratrix Robert Greenstein Jurhee Jones ART STAFF Jurhee Jones Myrna Klner Judy Kurowski Robert Lally Grace Moore Judy Nelson Eleanor Palmesi Harvey Paulm Emmy Rutzen Gloria Samow1tz Olive Schindler Barbara Soloff Janet Starr Carl Sword Audrey Tesch Ruth Tiffany Janet Trombley D1lys Williams Mary Klembara Judy Koch Faith Prokop Arthur Schipul Arlene Targonski BUSINESS STAFF Jerald Breiner Martin Levin Sheila Brown Kathryn Molloy Roland Caserta Jane Moore Barbara Freeman Sylvia Pierwola Annette Kleban Katherine Turko ADVISORS Mr. Henry Walsh -- Art Advisor Mr. Richard Mayer - Literary Advisor Mr. Emanuel Kleinwald -- Business Advisor 4 DEDICATION We, the graduating class of 1954, wish to pay tribute to those civic-minded people and worthy organizations within our city which are striving to carry for- ward the never-ending process of educa- tional improvement. They recognize the principle that the ultimate responsibility for the mainten- ance of high standards of education lies with the citizenry of the community. We graduates would like them to know that their fine efforts and accomplish- ments have been greatly appreciated by us throughout our three years at Bassick. To these citizens, as a token of our sincere appreciation, we, the Class of 1954, dedicate our yearbook. MR FRIEDRICH G ROTH Pr1nC1pal 4 MISS HELEN LOCKWOOD Assistant Principal MISS MARY I. GALLAHUE Assistant Principal MR. LESTER SILVERSTONE Assistant Principal 'D V k, -..................... ,M- ,W, 1 Q gf fa ? Gwv sw .I 1 , 1 v WY n ' 1- 1- -7- .-q Q .. ,..... .., -sl .,,.a. I 1 y I I - U F 1954 First row, l. to r.: Miriam Cohen, Nonie Brennan, D. Marie Green, Lester Silverstone, Mary Jane Gallahue, William Daly, Olive Donnelly, Anna Donahue, Susie B. Farmer. Second row: Marie Cooney, Alice Harrigan, Margaret Heider, Catherine Cullinan, Joan Dougherty, Helen Ferriter, Bar- bara Ciglar, Rose Costa, Helen Anderson. Third row: Sidney Goldstein, Herbert Harrington, Stephen Gas- par, Charles Carr, Frank Ham, Albert Fleischer, Paul Davis, Earl Brown, Warren Brown. First row, l. to r.: Natalie Stock, Lois Mayer, Helen Prageman, Helen Lockwood, Friedrich Roth, Flora Neubauer, Helen Spillane, Elizabeth Kelly, Pearl Roberts. Second row: Henry Walsh, Helen Reed, Lois Perrini, Catherine Nixon, Florence Huntress, Myrtle Humphreys, Marguerite James, Mae McNulty, Louis Sebestyen. Third row: Harry Kaplan, Harry Lyon, Richard Mayer, Stanley Oestreich, Clarence Terrell, Charles Neary, Henry Rockel, Emanuel Kleinwald. DEPARTMENT HEADS Miss Marie B. Cooney Head of History Department Miss Elaine Cooper Head of Commercial Department Miss Catherine Cullinan Acting Head of English Department Miss Susie B. Farmer Head of Mathematics Department Mr. Frank Ham Head of Science Department Cfxssf x Z ww JK X Xx X sf S- .-,-' I , V f: . -. 43 WWW V ' NX Q iz F wgmgw 70,311 QR,-,6,,7, BEHIND US CLASS HISTORY Our hxstory Class of 54 Dates back to the pol1cy of open door For when we entered It was plaln to see Blg and lmportant we were golng to be Thls was the begmnxng so we started ou rlght A class presxdent was our first slght Stephen Bessemer was gxven the rank And 50 cents dues began our bank As sophs our 8Ct1Vltl9S were organmzed Our Break the Ice party was a success The glrls got together and put on w1th glee The1r delxghtful Sophomore Mothers Tea Then 1n September we returned to school We were Junlors now wlth no tlme to fool Our rlngs we recelved shortly after December surprrse Our excltement and prlde we shall always remember Then at Brundages our elected spot We all attended the Hayseed Hop In the mlddle of sprxng on All G1r1s Day Freshmen through Senlors came out to play Dressed IH thelr best our models d1d glow The B F Hop we all attended It was at the R1tz and the muslc was splendld Though we loved our class tr1p we are forced t That we saw West Pomt ln a downpour of ra1n The Senlor Play started the New Year rlght For we belng Senxors almost ended our fight Senlors hlgh and mxghtlly Lead the school actxvxty No one to look up to anymore We led the school w1th Roar L1on Roar Our caps and gowns were then measured to Twas a l1ttle embarrasslng we must admlt The Mothers Tea was soon at hand Experxenced Senxors to full command The month of May had long been awa1ted The Prom was here and all were dated Hlstory Prophecy W1ll and Characterlstlcs Made our Class Day thrllllng to wrtness And so we ve come to the end of our tale A path that weve left for the JUHIOYS to tra But let us remember where ere we be Our Class has made 1ts own hlstory 11 I3 compla1n Betty Ballas Judy Berry QQ 29 ' U 77 , . ! . ' . . y ' t . L6 57 -T a ' . ' ' 1 , . 9 9 A . . ' y 7 As juniors, we sponsored a fashion show I . , ' O . , . ' ll ' 39 fit , . . . 3 7 . , . 1 7 7 , . . , . .. K First row, l. to r.: Betty Erhardt, Mary Lou Bulkley, Faith Fairchild, Grace Moore, Jerri Mangines, Barbara Emanuelson, Theresa Goyette, Judy Berry, Judy Nelson. Second row: Judy Kurowski, Roland Caserta, James Dowling, Ray Johnson, Leo Emond, Ted Stypinski, Walter Bendik, Ingrid Lindahl. Third row: Allie Saracino, Gus Lawrence, Arnold Fagan, Blake Patterson. SENIOR DELEGATES The Senior Delegates, pictured above, form the steering committee of the Class of 1954. These delegates, a boy and a girl from each senior home room, meet regularly with their class advisor, Mrs. Rose Iodice, and the six senior officers. At these meetings they discuss all impending class business, plan for future activities, and report any ideas and suggestions from the students in their home rooms. They must also report back to the home rooms just what transpired at the meetings. In this way everyone in the Senior class is well informed as to current happenings in Bassick. Another important duty of these delegates is to collect class dues, because it is from these dues that all class expenditures are met. With so much work entailed in making 1954 the successful year that it was, a great vote of thanks must be given to Mrs. Iodice and the Senior Delegates. 14 17 A44 Robert Namlan Presldent CLASS ADVISOR Frank Herrera Treasurer SENIOR OFFICERS or THE CLASS or ,54 Deborah Bogm V1ce Presldent Robert Mark Co Dlrector SG Johanna Olayos Secretary MRS ROSE IODICE Loxs Johnson Co Dlrector '17 CLASS OF 1954 PROPHECY Early one mornrng rn 1974 Robert S Namran was gently awakened by the affectronate krss of hrs St Bernard In a keg around the dogs neck was Bobs breakfast a gallon of Errckson Orange Jurce Bob nodded a sleepy greetmg to hrs valet Walter Bendrk who then turned the knob of Bob s most cherrshed antrque an authen trc 1954 radro The Drck DeSant1 Culture Hour opened wrth Joan Matey s latest composrtron Bebop on the Rhme Followmg thrs beautrful rendrtron by D Leroy Rrce famous concert vlolrnrst Namran and valet patrently lrstened to Good mornrng everyone thrs rs Jrm Krnsella, your frrendly announcer Drd you know that rn a recent natronwlde survey rt was drscovered that 99 out of 100 hrgh school puprls used Andy Prppas admrt slrps9 Just send us a sample of your prrncrpals handwrrtrng and twenty five cents rn corn and Andy wrll personally forge a very reasonable facsrmrle And now Gabbmg wrth Gabler Great thrngs are happenrng rn the socral world today' Betty Erhardt Vanderbrlt out standrng woman of the year rs havrng her annual luncheon brrdge at the Floordorf Astorra thrs afternoon Promment women attendrng are Jean Benjamrn Nobel Prrze Wrnner for her lrshed by Davrdson Dober and Dlukenckl Bar bara Soloff sensatronal new opera star and those great UN 1nterpreters Ann McNerl and Margre Fenrck And now the latest news from Hollywood Renowned movre producer Jack Blowers has made a new drscovery rn the per sonage of allurmg Grace Moore Sensatronal new Romeo of Davrd Hartmans latest release rs Gary Engler By the way we understand that Eleanor Palmesr has Just been appomted make up artrst for Metro Greenwood Mayer at a fabulous salary And now a word from our sponsor Lerners lrttle gym surts Wrll fill your hearts wrth glee And at Basslck Hrgh School They re a necessrty' Thrs IS Pat Schmrdt brrngrng you your morn rng sport news The world of athletrcs rs rn a turmorl Under the expert coachrng of Frank Chrrsty Bassrcks mrghty eleven has won the state football champronshrp An all rubber tennrs racket has just been mtroduced by Arnre Fagan 1974 wrnner of the Carr Cup Incr dentally we have just recerved news from our portable rowboat that Arthur Abramowrtz has Just swum the ragrng Rooster Rrver And now a few chosen words from a well chosen sponsor Is thrs Jrttery Jet age gettmg you down? Try Bessemers atomrc abdomen prlls Once that mushroom explosron beglns our happy lrttle atoms go to work carrymg therr electr1cal charges behmd them makrng you feel relaxed agarn' At that pornt Bob turned off hrs radro rolled out of bed and prepared for hrs trrp to the New York Arrport where he was to take the Lunar Local for the moon As he stepped rnto hrs Levrnmobrle the modern equrvalent of the Pontrac Bob srgnaled to hrs chauffeur Ray John son After a half hours drrvrng Ray was forced to swerve to the left to avord a pedestrran and he collrded wrth an oncomrng car As the pas sengers of both cars got out to survey the dam age Bob was amazed to see that men steppmg out of the other car were Chref Commander of the Inter Planetary Army Peter Venman and hrs ardes de camp Ray Turner and Joe Attan asro Lucy Knopf and Carol Eckholm state polrcewomen soon came to rnvestrgate the accr dent Tom Brrtt Ray Check and Ernre Hanson, New York busrnessmen gathered to the scene A wrrst rnjury suffered rn the accrdent forced Bob to go to the hosprtal As he walked down the corrrdor he was sur Don Ek and hrs nurse Dorothy Collrer Others on the nursmg staff were Barbara Sarnackr Elaine Wengert Jackre De Shon and Nancy Brunettr Bob had hrs wrlst X rayed by Mary Lou Buckley and Marrlyn Shea X ray technr clans He left the hosprtal and arrrved at the rocket port to drscover that the rocket had al ready left Decrdrng to see the openrng of the Gross Gomberg Crrcus at Mrddlebrook Square Garden Bob bought hrs S100 trcket from Ray Sxkorskr He entered the Brg Top gave hrs trcket to Drck Moore and was ushered to hrs seat by Ruth Trffany Barbara Pelle and Cerl Lambert A few mrnutes later Bob recognrzed Debby Bogrn who was coverlng the crrcus for her column Sugar and Splce rn the New York Trzbune and he Jorned her rn the press box After buymg hrs Lady Nelson rce cream from john Bethm Bob turned to the center rrng where jean Heanue Bob Santo and Betty Ballas world renowned trapeze artrsts were performrng In the second rmg the spotlrght centered on Brll Stansfield the fearless lron trarner from darkest Afrlca whrle rn the th1rd rmg rrdmg proudly on the backs of jumbo Mumbo and Dumbo were Peggy Szabo Bert Namran and Mar1lyn Tomancak resplen dent rn therr Bermuda shorts After these acts . . , D . - : . . ,, . .. . . , . 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' , , . , . , . , v 9 ' 'I6 CLASS OF 1954 PROPHECY Paul Pando struck up the band wrth a rousrng march wrrtten by Jeannette Subrk and Bob Bernstern rmgmaster announced the grand Frnale All eyes turned toward the tall handsome star of the evenrng A hush fell over the audr ence as Stanley Tomkms entered the arena Clt rs a very rnterestrng fact to note at thrs pornt that Stan has never heard of Bassrck Hrgh School he rs not an old classmate of ours and he has nothrng to do wrth thrs prophecy We just thought rt would break up the monotony J At the conclusron of the show Bob and Debby went to the Trrple M Cafe owned by the fabu lously wealthy trro of Mangrnes Motto and Moore The headwarter Brll Gacso explarned that they would have to share therr table wrth theatrrcal producer Al Zamary Seated at a near by table wrth therr charmrng escorts were Carol Barnes Betty Knuth Jackre Snetsrnger and Lors Johnson of the Mrtchell Model Agency Also enjoyrng the fine food prepared by Heather Campbell and her cookrng staff Dolores Nauchy and Marre Chrmrno were cartoonrst Bob Erchrnger creator of that well read comrc strrp Lrttle Emmy Rutzen and Dr Wrllram Bakosr head of Chemrcal Engrneerrng at the Tesch Instrtute of Technology Bob Ruge Mas ter of Ceremonres took the Hoor and mtroduced the Green and Whrte chorus lrne Bob Mark Gerry McDougall Mrke ODonnell and Rudy hrgh school pep assembly rn some hrck town rn Connectrcut Next Bob mtroduced Judy Berry Garl Gorden and Loretta Beason outstandrng torch trro of Broadway As the trro fmrshed therr song Flammgo Blues wrrtten by Ann Masar trs and Nancy Barber Bob and Debby notrced a drstrngurshed lookrng group enterrng the rest aurant In the center of thrs drgnrfied party stood Superrntendent of Schools of New York Mrckey Larkm surrounded by five members of hrs all grrl school board Audrey Wehrer Myrna Krner Barbara Seaman Freddre Mae Johnson and Lucrlle Emond The group entered rn trme to wrtness a sensatronal Apache dance by Dranne Creaturo and Robert Shultz After the floorshow Al Zamary oblrgrngly offered Bob and Debby two trckets to hrs latest Broadway show Me rn Jolret starrrng that torrrd two some Betty Lee Baum and Frank Herrera Play rng supportrng roles rn thrs productron were June August Jane Hanock and Mary Jane Drcku Makrng therr frrst appearance as Can Can girls were the Rockettes Dllys Frfi Wrl lrams Betty Bubbles Carbone Mary Cuddles Coca and Judy Zsa Zsa Russo The curtarn desrgned by Dolores Logo closed after the final act and Bob and Debby walked rnto the lobby where they met Judy Kurowskr prckrng up trcket stubs from the floor for her trcket collec tron and taprng them together wrth a roll of MacBerkow1tz Scotch tape They wrshed her many happy evenrngs at the theater and walked outsrde They soon reached the lavrsh Coburn hotel where Debby was lrvrng Bob wrshed Debby the best of luck wrth her gossrp column and then harled a Moody Cab He recognrzed hrs fellow passenger Terry Mandanrcr as the famed desrgner of dungarees Bob arrrved at hrs hotel and spent a very peaceful nrght At erght o clock Bob determmed to go moon rng hurrred to the Lrndahl Rocket Port and was rn trme to catch the Lunar Local desrgned by Alfred Rrchards Bob boarded the rocket and was greeted by stewardesses Nancy Cava nagh Terry Goyette and Marrlyn Roscoe who helped hrm on wrth hrs Swrllrng Space mask When Bob settled down he recognrzed a few of hrs fellow passengers Jullranne Owen famed author of chrldrens books xllustrated by Barbara Baudurnr and Lours Shawah well known rnter steller explorer Soon the great turbrnes began to sprn and the shrp lunged upward splrnterrng the sound barrrer rnto lrttle preces Wrth Joan Weed and Glorra Samowrtz at the controls the rrde through space was smooth and unrnterrupted untrl the mrdday debarked for mrlk Behrnd the crowded mrlk bar Bob saw Jean Zaccarra wartrng on the cus tomers At a lrttle table talkrng excrtedly was metallurgrst Glenn Canfield wrth hrs staff Bar bara Emanuelson Nancy Banks and Steve August who were testrng the uranrum content of the meteorrtes Specral samples of Joanne Bovrcks delrcrous green cheese rmported d rectly from the moon were served by Joyce Mrles When the pasengers had finrshed therr snack they hurrred back to the plane and were about to leave when they notrced a young man runnrng toward them wrth a mop flung Jauntrly over hrs shoulder The newcomer turned out to be Harvey Paulrn who was on hrs way to polrsh up the nearest star After dropprng Harvey off the rocket con trnued rts course to the moon where Mr Namran was to spend a few days vacatron wrth the Iodrces foremost famrly on thrs luxurrous satel lrte After such a trrrng day as thrs Bob looked forward to a relaxrng stay wrth hrs frrends Rrta Golden Susan Schwartz Johanna Olayos Robert Lally Charrman Y 1 Q , o v 7 ' Q . 3 . . 1 , , . , - . - - ' 9 ' an - y 9 7 4 - q ' 77 ' ' ' 7 7 , . . . o y , ' I , y a a ,Q A u I . . , - . - . it . ' 7 W- ' , -W - Q n y ' , - ' I 9 9 ' - ' , I I . n l , - , I 1 . I - , , , , . . . 1 7 Poklemba, whose talent was first realized at a Sf0P at the Milky Way where the PaSS6l1g61'S . . . , 1 u s - Y p , I u ' ' ' ' . 1 ' fl ' ,Y ' ' 7 l - , . ,. y A n . , q , ' ' I - . . ' Y ' ' ' i- , . I , . ' ' ' Q . y 8 , , n - 1 n , . s . ' . . , - U , . n , , - . . . 7 7 , . I . , . . . . ' 9 , - ' ' ' - , , D n n 1 , . t , ' as ' n ' ' ' A , - ' lf ,, fl ,, Y 1 ll ,, ' 7 ' 7 Q y 7 'I7 CLASS HYMN 1954 Heavenly Father our thanks we unfold For my rxad blesslngs uncounted untold Be Thou our gulde it the crossroads of lxfe Lead us through hardshlp md H1dllSlf1 strife Omnlpotent Ruler all QFGCIOUQ above F111 now our he arts wlth Thy klndness 'md love We seek understfmdmg tow ard stranger 'md frlend Wlth Thee as our Lxght we w1llstr1ve for that end O Lord as we enter adulthood tl'l1QI1lgl'lt Aware of the problems our n ztxon must f ICC We ask Thee for strength to assume our true pl lee Deir God as we stand here m reverence md pr use Teach us to follow the truth of Thv w xys Gr ant us the wlsdom to serve ill m ankmd Help us ennoble the world th at we hnd Amen c , c . V V, . - Y s . q 1 1 A . : ' LQ I : ' z ' 3 ' . ' . 1 , ' . . c , ' 2 . ' ' 1.1 1 . .l 1 . f .1 ' c I V ei I q X . 5 I x C Q 1 Q A .' . 7 Enllghten our souls to dlscern wrong from rlght. 5 z 4 5 1 1, 2 9 3 1 11 z ' 3 ARTHUR KENNETH ABRAMOWITZ Abe R F D 1 Purdy Hxll Road Monroe Debatmg Club PAULINE DOROTHY ANDREWS Paula 415 Spruce Street L A W SHIRLEY ANN ARMENTANO 807 Broad Street H R Secretary Red Cross Delegate Choms F T A L A W H R Vxce Presxdent JOSEPH MARIUS ATTANASIO oe 215 Beechwood Avenue Athletxc Delegate JUNE CYNTHIA AUGUST Jwwy 55 Dxxon Street French Club Dramatxc Club joumalnsm Club Yearbook Lxterary Staff Green and White Revxew G A L A H R Vlce Presndent Chorus Spnng Concert Semor Play STEPHEN PAUL AUGUST Augie 343 Taft Avenue Band Orchestra Newtonxans Chemistry Research Club Debating Club Interclass Basketball ARTHUR JAMES AYLOTT Art 125 Harborvlew Avenue Aeronautlcs Club Jumor Class1cal League BARBARA ANN BADUINI Barb 164 Whxttxer Street Make up Squad Basslck Voxce Art Stal? Yearbook Art StaE Semor Mothers Tea THOMAS MALLORY BAIRD Red 219 Marma Village Basslck Student League WILLIAM SIMON BAKOSI B1 2 26 Chnton Avenue Chemistry Research Club Presxdent Chess Club ELIZABETH JANE BALLAS Bets 16 Columbia Court HR President Student Council D A R Award Journallsm Club Yearbook Literary Staff Scholarship Leadership Dramatic Club Class Day Committee Semor Play O B S NANCY ELIZABETH BANKS Nance Paulme Street Nichols Interclass Sports G A L A Orchestra Sophomore Class Delegate Green and White Review All Girls Day NANCY LEE BARBER Nance 60 Grove Street Trumbull Sophomore Class Secretary Sophomore Mothers Tea Junior Mothers Tea Make up Squad All Girls Day Red Cross Delegate Semor Mothers Tea Junior Class Delegate Sports Night L A W CAROL ANN BARNES Porky' 33 Placid Street Trumbull H R Secretary H R Treasurer F N A Sophomore Mothers Tea BARBARA MAY BARRETT Barbie 193 Wood Avenue Make-up Squad D.A.R. Award Yearbook Literary Staff BETTY LEE BAUM Bet 2199 Park Avenue Junior Class Secretary Secretary Junior Classical League Spring Play Bassxck Voice Literary Staff Yearbook Literary Sta5 H R President H R Vxce Presldent Chairman Sophomore Mothers Tea Chorus Scholarship Leadership DONALD ELLSWORTH BEACH Don Box 890 Black Rock Turn pike Easton Bassick Student League LORETTA MAE BEASON Ret 16 Lee Avenue Dramatic Club French Club Chorus Choir Treasurer L A W Christmas Assembly Spring Concert Green and White Review Choir Festival WALTER JOHN BENDIK Beaky 111 Hope Street Interclass Basketball JEAN MARIE BENJAMIN Jean 154 Colony Avenue Trumbull Spanish Club H.R. Vice President F.N.A. Yearbook Literary StaE Chorus All Girls Day Christmas Assembly Sports Night Senior Mothers' Tea DOROTHY ANN BENO Dot Adams Road Easton Chorus H R Treasurer L A W All Girls Day Yearbook Literary Staff Class Day Committee Senior Mothers Tea JOAN ANNE BERKOWITZ Joanme 335 McKinley Avenue Spanish Club Social Director French Club Vice President Dramatic Club Ushers Guild Yearbook Literary Staff Scholarship Leadership H R Secretary Debating Club Senior Play Spring Play ROBERT EUGENE BERNSTEIN Bob 911 Maplewood Avenue Chemistry Research Club Junior Classical League J UDITH ARLENE BERRY njudyn 1269 Howard Avenue Secretary G.A.L.A. H.R. Vice President H.R. Secretary L.A.W. Scholarship-Leadership Yearbook Literary Staff Choir Mothers' Teas All Girls' Day Secretary Cheerleaders CHARLES HENRY BERTRAND f.Bert.. 60 Taylor Drive Aeronautics Club Red Cross Delegate Athletic Delegate STEPHEN MICHAEL BESSEMER Steve 963 Laurel Avenue Sophomore Class President Junior Class President H R Vice President Tennis Team Sophomore Class Delegate Junior Class Delegate Scholarship Leadership National Athletic Scholarship Society JOHN EDWARD BETHIN Bug john 20 Park Street Trumbull Varsity Football Athletic Delegate ANTHONY STANLEY BIEN OC Frenchtown Road Box 6 Trumbull Bassick Student League WESLEY RICHARD BLAKEMAN .fwesn Stanley Road, Stepney Bassick Student League JOHN MILTON BLOWERS ujackn 142 Gilman Street Safety Club Junior Class Delegate Senior Class Delegate DEBORAH HOFFMAN BOGIN Debby 333 Cornell Road Falrfleld Soph Jr Sr Class Vxce Presrdent Mothers Teas Secretary Student Councxl Vlce President French Club Vlce Presldent National Honor Socxety Scholarship Leadershxp Junior Head Usher Debatmg Club Feature Edxtor Basslck Voxce H R Presldent JAMES BALOM BOROCZKY jimmy 882 Wordm Avenue Safety Club JOANNE ELIZABETH BOVICK Turkey Roost Road Monroe Chorus Orchestra Cholr Chrlstmas Assembly Green and White Review Sprung Concert Debating Club Mothers Teas Chemxstry Research Club Yearbook Llterary Staff CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH BOWEN Beth 51 Harborvlew Place Chorus Semor Mothers Tea L A W CAROL ANN BOWNS Carol 894 Hancock Avenue Red Cross Delegate Ushers Guxld French Club Semor Mothers Tea BERTRAM BOYCE Bert Mann Street P O Box Stepney Bassxck Student League JOAN HELEN BRIDGES 54 Ruslmg Place G A L A F N A H R Treasurer THOMAS EDWARD BRITT Teebs 183 Seeley Street Red Cross Delegate SHEILA ZELDA BROWN Inky 1225 Capltol Avenue Bassnck Voxce Business Staff G A L A Student Councll PHYLLIS ANN BROWNE Phyl R FD 2 Stepney Photography Club Semor Mothers Tea NANCY ANN BRUNETTI Nan 8 Beechwood Avenue H R Secretary Jr Mothers Tea All Gurls Day L A W Red Cross Delegate Chorus Semor Mothers Tea Semor Play JOHN JAMES BUCKLEY Buck 45 Wmslow Road Trumbull Varsity Baseball ROSALIA BUKOVEC Rose 142 Osborne Street Basslck Student League MARY LOUISE BULKLEY Lori 236 Lewxs Street Chorus Make up Squad L A W Semor Class Delegate Sophomore Mothers Tea Jumor Mothers Tea All Gxrls Day Interclass Sports SUSAN JANET BULL Sue 76 Morehouse Street L A W Semor Mothers Tea Make up Squad BARBARA JEAN BURR Buzzy 19 Allan Dnve Trumbull L A W Choxr Chrxstmas Assembly Chorus LESENE CLAUDETTE BURSEY Les 1289 Iramstan Avenue H R Secretary L A W BARBARA JANE BUSSER Bobble 9 George Street Trumbull F N A H R Treasurer GERALDINE FRANCES BYDAIRK Gerry 82 Lee Avenue Make up Squad Aeronautics Club JOHN PETER CALLAHAN jack 379 Park Avenue Radno Club Stage Crew MARY HEATHER CAMPBELL Heather North Street Easton Chorus junxor Classlcal League Advanced Algebra Club Chrlstmas Assembly Sprmg Concert Interclass Volleyball Interclass Soccer All Glrls Day GLENN ALVA CANFIELD Dips 53 7 Mxdland Street Interclass Basketball Tenms Team Band BETTY JANE CARBONE Bet Newtown Turnpxke Stepney Co Captam Cheerleaders Vice Presldent G A L A Chorus Nurse s Assxstant All Glrls Day Interclass Sports Sports Nlght junxor Fashxon Show RONALD BATES CASE Casey P O Box 38 Elberta Avenue Trumbull Bassrck Student League ROLAND JOSEPH CASERTA Ron 124 Old Battery Road Tenms Team Bassxck Voxce Busmess Staff Class Delegate Jumor Classncal League GORDON MICHAEL CASSANO Gordon 1397 Norman Street Bassxck Student League NANCY MAE CAVANAGH Shorty' 610 Colorado Avenue Dramatlc Club L A W Aeronautxcs Club Green and White Review WILFRED GEORGE CHAISSON Babe 109 Clmton Avenue RAYMOND RICHARD CHECK Ray 102 East Eaton Street Aeronautxcs Club MARIE ROSE CHIMINO Me-Me 766 Ellsworth Street H R Vrce Presxdent HR Treasurer All Girls Day Chorus L A W Senior Mothers Tea ll ll 1 V ll il . , 1' If 1 if ' 77 K I 1. ,, - Y If IJ Y ' Bassick Student League - , . . l KK IF ll I, x , lf li . . u , , Q . t . , 1 K RICHARD GUSTAVE CHOKAS Dick 303 Beechwood Avenue Bassick Student League EILEEN ETI-IEL CHRISTIE 747 South Avenue Bassick Student League FRANK ELMER CHRISTY Buster 490 Broad Street Athletic Delegate LILLIAN M CHRISTY is 490 Broad Street Dramatic Club F N A RICHARD THOMAS COBURN Dick 342 Main Street Red Cross Delegate H.R. President French Club President German Club Scholarship-Leadership National Honor Society Harvard Book Prize MARY CHRISTINE COCA Mary 500 Wood Avenue L A W Sophomore Mothers Tea Senior Mothers Tea All Girls Day DOROTHY JEAN COLLIER Dot Main Street Long Hill Choir Yearbook Literary Staff G A L A French Club Secretary Dramatic Club Spring Play Debating Club Interclass Sports All Girls Day Senior Play BARBARA PATIENCE COON Bobbie 62 Colorado Avenue Photography Club Dramatic Club L A W French Club Chorus ANN MARIE CORNELL Corme 710 Maplewood Avenue Aeronautics Club Dramatic Club HR Secretary Band Chorus Photography Club junior Mothers Tea Spring Concert Christmas Assembly Senior Mothers Tea DIANNE LUCILLE CREATURO 10 Rockland Road Trumbull junior Classical League Treasurer French Club Chorus Scholarship-Leadership Yearbook Literary Staff Bassick Voice Literary Staff H.R. Treasurer Dramatic Club Green and White Review Chemistry Research Club RAE LOUISE CROOK Rae 395 South Avenue L A W German Club H R Secretary JEAN ELSIE CROWTHER Butch 672 Beechwood Avenue Dramatlc Club Photography Club L A W Chonxs Red Cross Delegate junior Mothers Tea Green and Whlte Revxew Semor Play JANET ANN CSIZMAR janet 41 Jetland Street L A W Senior Mothers Tea PETER LEONIDAS CUMMINGS Jerry 976 Iramstan Avenue H R Presxdent Scemc Artxst President Safety Club Photography Club Baseball Manager Student Council ROGER HARVEY CYR Frenchy 1110 State Street Basslck Student League SARAH EDNA DAINO Sally 64 Denver Avenue Class Delegate Red Cross Delegate ELIZABETH ANN DAVIDSON Betsy 5167 Mam Street Trumbull ebatmg Club earbook Literary Staff Spamsh Club Safety Club All Gxrls Day Sprmg Conce BARBARA MARY DeHART Barb 437 Broad Street All Glrls Day MICHAEL RALPH DeMATTIA Ralph 32 Waldorf Avenue Athletlc Delegate Interclass Basketball French Club JOAN PATRICIA DEMPSEY Bunny 1182 State Street L A W Interclass Soccer ROBERT GORDON DENZEL Bob Box 571 Sport H111 Road Easton Basslck Student League RICHARD JAMES DeSANTI Rich 117 Dixon Street Bassick Student League JACQUELINE JOLINE DeSI-ION jackie 3044 Fairfield Avenue HR Secretary Cheerleader G A L A. F N A junior Mothers Tea Semor Mothers Tea All Girls Day Sports Night Sophomore Mothers Tea Photography Club RICHARD HUMMEL DESING Dick 122 Burnham Street Athletic Delegate MARY JANE DICKU Peanuts 69 Bennett Street H.R. Secretary French Club Chorus Choir F.N.A. F.T.A. Green and White Review Spring Concert Senior Mothers' Tea All Girls' Day JOYCE HELEN DLUKENCKI OY 191 Main Street F T A F N A Red Cross Delegate Dramatic Club Sophomore Mothers Tea Chorus journalism Club Debating Club Semor Mothers Tea Semor Play LESTER DOBER Les 111 7 Norman Street Manager Tennis Team Chemistry Research Club Interclass Basketball National Athletic Scholarship Society Advanced Algebra Club JAMES EDWARD DOWLING C uddles 382 Wood Avenue Assistant Football Manager Senior Class Delegate Stage Crew MICHAEL PATRICK DOYLE M :ke 1044 State Street Radio Club Interclass Basketball NANCY ANN DURICA llNanH 485 Spruce Street L.A.W. Yearbook Literary Staff H.R. Vice President H.R. Secretary CAROL JOYCE ECKHOLM uEckn 31 Elberta Avenue, Trumbull L.A.W. Junior Mothers' Tea Library Squad Interclass Basketball All Girls' Day ROBERT MICHAEL EICHINGER ke 86 1 Briarwood Avenue Junior Classical League Yearbook Literary Staff H R Treasurer CHARLES ROBERT Red 341 Broad Street Choir Chorus Christmas Assembly Interclass Softball FRITZ DONALD Don 880 Hancock Avenue Radio Club Photography Club Interclass Basketball BARBARA JOAN EMANUELSON Barbie 7 Gilman Street Junior Classical League F N A I-I R Treasurer Junior Mothers Tea Class Delegate Chorus Debating Club C LEO JOHN EMOND HRedll 213 Main Street Senior Class Delegate J.V. Football Varsity Football Interclass Softball H.R. Treasurer LUCILLE MARIE EMOND 213 Main Street Red Cross Delegate L A W H R President Student Council Athletic Delegate All Girls Day Interclass Basketball Interclass Baseball Interclass Volleyball GARY GEORGE ENGLER Sid 315 Laurel Avenue H R Treasurer H R President Choir Varsity Football J V Basketball Varsity Baseball Senior Play ELIZABETH ANN ERHARDT Betty 106 Homestead Avenue G A L A Senior Class Delegate Ushers Guild Junior Classical League Yearbook Literary StaE Junior Mothers Tea All Girls Day Dramatic Club Make up Squad Senior Play ROBERT FRED ERI CKSON Lref 107 Fox Street H R President Band Orchestra Interclass Basketball J V Football Varsity Football Student Council JOHN EDWARD EVANS 1020 Hancotk Avenue Aeronautics Club ARNOLD FRANKLIN FAGAN Butch 306 Poplar Street Band Tenms Team Spamsh Club Advanced Algebra Club H R Vxce Presxdent Interclass Basketball Athletxc Delegate Class Delegate Natlonal Athletlc Scholarshlp Soclety Scholarshxp Leadership LEWIS HITT FAGAN Lew' Pepper Street Monroe Bassxck Student League FAITH OLIVE FAI RCHILD Faye 60 Whxte Plalns Road Trumbull Semor Class Delegate Chorus Photography Club L A W Sprmg Concen BARBARA ARLENE FARMER Bobbze 41 Grove Street L A W HR Secretary Photography Club Yearbook Lrterary StaH H R Vlce Presxdent MARGUERITE ROSE FENICK M argze 289 Horace Street Scholarshrp Leadershxp Cholr Spamsh Club Yearbook Lnterary Staff Make up Squad H R Vxce Presndent Sophomore Mothers Tea Debatmg Club Christmas Assembly JOAN ELIZABETH FLANAGAN joan 73 Staples Street Chorus F N A Jumor Classxcal League Sophomore Mothers Tea Debatmg Club HILDA LOUISE FRANK Buttercup 2270 Falrheld Avenue L A W F N A Chorus Semor Play BARBARA ONNA FREEMAN Bobbre 758 Lmcoln Avenue Christmas Assembly Chorus Make up Squad French Club Bassxck Voxce Business Staff journallsm Club Spamsh Club Interclass Basketball Junxor Mothers Tea F T A VALERIE ANN GABLER Va 299 PGCIGC Street HR Presrdent H R Vlce President Secretary Dramatlc Club F N A Choxr Junior Classlcal League Yearbook Lnterary Staff Debatmg Club Semor Mothers Tea Student Councul WILLIAM JULIUS GACSO Bullets 37 Lexghton Road Trumbull H R Vlce Presldent Varsxty Basketball Interclass Basketball H R Treasurer CHARLES AUSTIN GAI NES Chuck 42 Bancroft Avenue Basslck Student League LETITIA ANN GARDNER Tlsha 15 Wxlson Street Make up Squad Chorus L A W Llbrary Squad ANTHONY ROBERT GARRICK Tony Stepney Depot Stepney Bassnck Student League JOAN BARBARA GENDRON Joan 430 Broad Street Interclass Basketball Interclass Soccer L A W Make up Squad Shoeless Shag Commxttee H R Secretary All Girls Day ROBERT GENESLAW Bob 30 Chatfield Drive Trumbull Basslck Student League LOUISE MARION GEORGE Shorty 737 Broad Street Photography Club Make up Squad ROBERT MARTIN GERICS Bob 313 Howard Avenue Varslty Football Football Manager GERTRUDE GRACE GEVIRTZ Trudee 165 Lenox Avenue F N A Dramatxc Club Chorus Green and Whxte Revlew Sprmg Concert Chnstmas Assembly Jumor Classical League Debatmg Club Yearbook Lxterary Stx-:H journalnsm Club NORMAN THOMAS GLOVER Norm 1385 Wood Avenue Aeronautxcs Club H R Vlce Presxdent Photography Club Newtomans Debatmg Club sci P RITA HARRIET GOLDEN Reet 37 Jackman Avenue Editor in Chief Bassick Voice Senior Head Usher Yearbook Literary Staff Choir G A L A Green and White Review Debating Club Red Cross Delegate Secretary Chess Club Dramatic Club WILLIAM EUGENE GOMBERG Bill 766 Hancock Avenue National Honor Society H R Treasurer GAIL A GORDON G1G1 405 Main Street F.N.A. Class Delegate All Girls Day T HERESA MARY GOYETTE Terry 767 Norman Street G.A.L.A. Vice President F.N.A. Ushers Guild Senior Class Delegate Yearbook Literary Staff All Girls Day Sports Night lnterclass Basketball lnterclass Softball GLORIA JACQUELINE GREENWOOD Glor 116 Organ Street Chorus Spring Concert Green and White Review Christmas Assembly MARK FRANCIS GROSS Unde 978 Laurel Avenue Band Orchestra Journalism Club junior Classical League Green and White Review Sophomore Class Delegate Yearbook Literary Staff Debating Club French Club Spring Concert CHARLOTTE MAY GUEDES Charlotte Teller Road P O Box 141 Long Hill Bassick Student League RONALD RAYMOND GULLBERG Ron 445 Poplar Street Bassick Student League SOPHIE LOUISE HALLAS Soph 1968 Park Avenue French Club Make-up Squad junior Mothers Tea Interclass Basketball lnterclass Volleyball L.A.W. H.R. Treasurer All Girls Day AUDREY ALICE HALSTED Aud R.F.D. 2 Broadway Road Long Hill Bassick Student League RICHARD PAUL HAMLIN Muscles 9 Frances Street Trumbull Band Orchestra DOLORES MARION HAMMER IS Apt 113 Marina Vlllage L A W Chorus All Glrls Day BARBARA ANN HANNON Babs 320 Maplewood Avenue All Glrls Day Interclass Basketball Interclass Softball Interclass Soccer L A W HR Secretary Journahsm Club JANE CURTIS HANOCK Peanuts 40 Cottage Street Chorr Cholr Festival Jumor Mothers Tea Chorus L A W Sprmg Concert Christmas Assembly Semor Play ERNEST JOHN HANSEN Ernie 610 Myrtle Avenue Basslck Student League ANN JOAN HARRIS Ann 1517 Capxtol Avenue Dramatic Club L A W DAVID ALEXANDER HARTMAN Dave R F D 1 Old Zoar Road Monroe HR Presldent Varsxty Baseball Choxr Newtomans Treasurer Natl Honor Society Green and White Review J V Football Student Councxl JANE FIELD HATHAWAY jame 103 Beachvxew Avenue Natxonal Honor Soclety Assistant Head Usher Scholarshlp Leadershxp G A L A Spamsh Club H R Secretary Sophomore Mothers Tea Sophomore Class Delegate Jumor Mothers Tea Vlce Pres Debating Club JEAN ROSE HEANUE jeame 1371 Brooklawn Ave Chorus Debatmg Club Dramatxc Club F T A G A L A Interclass Sports Red Cross Delegate Spamsh Club Spnng Concert JEANNETTE JUNE HEGYI june 285 Black Rock Avenue Safety Club FRANK EMILIO HERRERA Bucks 209 Pme Street Varsity Football President Student Council Sophomore Co Director of Social Activities H R President Scholarship Leadership Orchestra Band Treasurer Choir Athletic Delegate Semor Class Treasurer HERBERT HENRY HICKS Herbie 76 Sims Street Varsity Football Varsity Baseball HR Treasurer PATRICIA MARIE HINCKLEY Pat 46 Woodridge Circle Trumbull Chorus Junior Mothers Tea Spring Concert Christmas Assembly French Club H.R. Vice President H.R. Secretary Yearbook Literary Staff Debating Club DOLORES TERESA HOJNOWSKI Dory 57 Black Rock Avenue Safety Club Dramatic Club Chorus All Girls Day Volleyball Champs L,A.W. Library Squad Sophomore Ice Breaker Photography Club Basketball Champs BARBARA ANN HORVATH nBarbu 320 Hancock Avenue L.A.W. GRAYCE BARBARA HORVATH Porthos 672 Garden Street Trumbull Red Cross Delegate Vice President Make up Squad F N A Chorus JOSEPH HORVATH oe 1020 Hancock Avenue Bassick Student League ESTHER HOUSE Ess 340 Bostwick Avenue Basslck Student League VIRGINIA MARGARET IMRE Ginny 2 5 Garden Terrace Yearbook Literary Staff French Club L.A.W. junior Mothers Tea Senior Mothers Tea Sophomore Mothers Tea All Girls Day PAUL JOHN JACOBS Hpauln 91 Columbia Street Radio Club JOSEPHINE MARIE JALET M arre 132 Aldme Avenue Choms F T A Photography Club DONALD THOMAS JANELLO Don 395 Courtland Avenue B8SSlCk Student League RHODA ANN JANKELOWITS Ricky 2 70 McK1nley Avenue Dramatlc Club Journal1sm Club Bassxck Voice Busxness Staff ROSE ANN JAWORSKI Rosle 82 Benham Avenue Photography Club L A W Jumor Mothers Tea Sophomore Mothers Tea Semor Mothers Tea All Girls Day FREDDIE MAE JOHNSON Freddie 100 Taylor Dnve F T A Choxr Chrxstmas Assembly LOIS ARLENE JOHNSON 69 Seavlew Terrace H R Treasurer Sophomore Mothers Tea Scholarshxp Leadershnp All Glrls Day Junlor Mothers Tea Soph Jr Sr Co Dlrector Social Actlvxtles Semor Mothers Tea Cheerleaders L A W RAYMOND JOHN JOHNSON Rom 34 Waldorf Avenue Chorus Chess Club Presldent Chonr Chrlstmas Assembly Semor Class Delegate Interclass Basketball Chonr Festxval JURHEE ELOISE JONES Jerry 85 Park Avenue H R Vice Presldent Class Delegate Junlor Mothers Tea Debatmg Club French Club PATRICIA JOAN JONES Pat 1364 State Street H R Secretary Semor Mothers Tea Aeronautncs Club Athletic Delegate Interclass Basketball Interclass Volleyball Interclass Softball Interclass Soccer BERTHA JEAN KARACSONYI Bert 10 Carpathnan Court French Club JOSEPH FRANCIS KELLEHER ujoev 104 Elmwood Place Newtonians CAROL ANN KENHART Carol 260 Mt Grove Street L A W Chorus THOMAS JAMES KIERNAN Buz 42 Laurel Court Varsity Football MYRNA BARBARA KINER Myrna 1215 Capitol Avenue F T A H R Vice President Spanish Club Chorus Dramatic Club Debating Club journalism Club Sophomore Mothers Tea Yearbook Literary Staff Senior Play JAMES MICHAEL KINSELLA Kms 104 Lewis Street H R President J V Basketball Varsity Basketball Interclass Basketball SUZANNE MARGARET KIRK usueu 1491 Huntington Turnpike, Nichols Sophomore Mothers' Tea Chorus Secretary F.N.A. 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MARY BARBARA KLEMBARA Mar 34 Old Town Road Trumbull Sophomore Mothers Tea junior Mothers Tea ROBERT THOMAS KLINE Bob 1380 Wood Avenue H R President Athletic Delegate German Club Class Delegate SHIRLEY VIOLA KLING Shir! 611 Marina Village junior Mothers Tea L A W All Girls Day Chorus Student Council STEPHEN JOHN KNAPP 'Steve 2341 Fairfield Avenue Bassick Student League LUCY MAY KNOPF 419 Churchlll Road Trumbull L A W Interclass Basketball ELIZABETH ANN KNUTH Betty 205 Poplar Street F N A German Club Dramatlc Club All Gxrls Day Interclass Basketball SYLVIA ANN KOCHISS Suz RD 3 Banks Road Easton French Club German Club Newtomans Chorus Choir Chemxstry Research C u Sprung Concert Chrrstmas Assembly JOSEPH ARTHUR KOLETAR oe 80 Craig Lane Trumbull Interclass Basketball FREDERICK DONALD KUNESCH P1ous 23 Park Street Trumbull Dramatxc Club Stage Crew Chorus J UDITH ANNE KUROWSKI Judy 508 Queen Street Secretary Chess Club HR Secretary Semor Class Delegate jumor Soccer Champs Mothers Teas Yearbook Llterary Staff Natronal Honor Socrety F N A Ushers Gulld G A L A ROBERT EDWARD LALLY Bob 61 Hanover Street Spamsh Club H R Treasurer Jumor Class Delegate Chorus Choir Sprung Concert Yearbook Lrterary Staff Chrxstmas Assembly Vlce Presndent Safety Club Debatxng Club CECILE ANN LAMBERT Cerl 440 Poplar Street shers Gurld Make up Squad Photography Club MARGARET CAROL LARKIN Marge 119 Austm Street Interclass Sports F N A Basslck Voxce Business Staff RICHARD JAMES LARKIN Mrckey 312 Marma Vxllage H R Treasurer Sophomore Class Delegate ROGER CHARLES LAVERTY Roger 29 Churchxll Road Trumbull Basslck Student League GUS DELANE LAWRENCE Gus Gus 110 Taylor Drxve Semor Class Delegate Photography Club Athletlc Delegate HR Treasurer ROGER LEE LERNER Rog 339 Ocean Place Athletic Advisory Board Athletxc Delegate Presxdent Debating Club .I V Basketball Junior Classlcal League Interclass Basketball Varsrty Basketball MARTIN LOUIS LEVIN Kane 3145 Park Avenue Bassxck Voice Busmess Staff Presxdent Natlonal Honor Socxety Interclass Basketball Aeronautlcs Club Newtomans Chemxstry Research Club jumor Class Delegate jumor Classrcal League Debatmg Club Scholarshlp Leadershxp CYRELE LEVY Cyrele 32 7 Cleveland Avenue Red Cross Delegate Dramatnc Club Basslck Voxce Busmess Stamp Club L A W Semor Mothers Tea Staff X M I 'PQ B X 2 WILLIAM EDWARD LINANE Greg 522 Marxna Vxllage Varsity Football INGRID SIGNE LINDAHL fl 10 Quxnland Avenue H R Presndent Semor Class Delegate Red Cross Delegate Chorus Sprung Concert L A W D A R Award F N A Lxbrary Squad WILLIAM AARON LOCKWOOD B1 991 Hancock Avenue Bassxck Student League DOLORES ANGELA LOJO Dee 465 Norman Street L A W H R Treasurer Spamsh Club jumor Mothers Tea Semor Mothers Tea All Gxrls Day Green and Whnte Revxew Student Councxl Chorus JOHN JOSEPH LOTSKO oe 71 Orland Street Yearbook Literary Staff 38 1 DANIEL JOSEPH LOWRY ..Dan,, 731 Wordin Avenue junior Classical League GLORIA JEAN LOWY G o 205 Canfield Avenue Chorus French Club Debating Club SHIRLEY ANN LUCAS e 707 Washxngton Avenue G A L A RAYMOND JOHN LUDWIG Ray 855 East Broadway Mrlford Bassrck Student League SHIRLEY ELSIE LUNDBERG 167 Wnlson Street Make up Squad Green and Whlte Review Chorus Choir Lxbrary Squad F N A D A R Award Sprung Concert Chnstmas Assembly LEE LEASON LYHNE Killer 359 Spruce Street Bassick Student League ROBERT JAMES MANCINI Bob 113 Ash Street H R Vxce Presldent MARJORIE EILEEN MANGINES fern 20 School Street Band Orchestra Semor Class Delegate journalism Club H R Secretary Basslck Voxce Lrterary Staff Make up Squad Red Cross Delegate ROBERT LOUIS MARK Bob 170 Mldland Street Varslty Football Athletlc Advisory Board Athletic Delegate Interclass Basketball Semor Co Dlrector of Social Actxvxtles Chess Club Tenms Team BARBARA MARGARET MARKOYA Bobbr 30 Danube Court H R Vlce Presldent L A W Semor Mothers Tea fl I il KK I! ll '71 HJ tl! u n A , 2 . 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Secretary Bassick Voice Business Staff Chorus All Girls' Day JOYCE ELEANOR MILES Joyce 122 Fayerweather Terrace Make up Squad RICHARD MICHAEL MITCHELL Mitch 159 Alsace Street J V Football J V Basketball Varsxty Football Varsxty Baseball Varsrty Basketball KATHRYN ANNE MOLLOY Kay 786 Maplewood Avenue Natlonal Honor Socrety Ushers Guxld Bassxck Voxce Business Staff Dramatxc Club H R Vxce Presrdent ELIZABETH LOUISE MONSANTO Betty 33 Sunset Avenue Trumbull L A W JUDITH ANN MOODY Judy 70 Pearsall Place Captam Baton Twrrlers Chorus Interclass Softball Interclass Soccer Interclass Basketball G A L A Sprmg Concert Chrxstmas Assembly All Girls Day GRACE MARTHA MOORE Eyes 876 Howard Avenue H R Presrdent H R Secretary Sophomore Mothers Tea Jumor Mothers Tea Semor Mothers Tea Yearbook Lrterary Staff Jumor Class Delegate Student Council Semor Class Delegate Chorus JANE ELLEN MOORE jane R FD 1 Box 730 Easton G A L A H R Secretary F T A H R Treasurer Chorr Basslck Voxce Busrness Staff SPIRANTE RICHARD MOORE Dzck 715 Myrtle Avenue Varsity Football MICHAEL MORAN Mike 119 Marxna Vxllage Bassxck Student League MARSHALL ERNEST MORRIS Marsh 158 Flanders Street Stamp Club H R Vrce Presxdent PATRICIA ANN MOTTO llpatll 911 State Street Chorus Dramatic Club Safety Club L A W junior Mothers Tea DONALD WARD MUIRHEAD Don 35 Grove Street Trumbull Athletic Delegate ROBERT SAMUEL NAMIAN Young Tailor 11 Grovers Avenue Semor Class President Junior Class Treasurer H R President Athletic Delegate Treasurer Student Council Junior Classical League Orchestra Spring Concert Varsity Basketball Scholarshm Leadership ROBERTA SYLVIA NAMIAN Bertie 11 Grovers Avenue Dramatic Club French Club Sophomore Mothers Tea Junior Mothers Tea G A L A Interclass Sports All Girls Day Chemistry Research Club DOLORES DIANA NAUCHY ee 6 1 Myrtle Avenue L A W All Girls Day Safety Club Make up Squad X JUDITH ANN NELSON ujudyu 9 Rusling Place Secretary National Honor Society Scholarship-Leadership Ushers Guild Vice President French Club Senior Class Delegate Debating Club Dramatic Club Yearbook Literary Staff Basslck Voice Literary Staff Chorus FLORENCE ANN NEMEC F o 105 Rocky Hill Road Trumbull Junior Mothers Tea L A W VICTOR ROBERT NOLL Vic 740 Plattsvllle Road Trumbull Athletic Delegate German Club Chorus Choir JANET PETREA OBRIEN Pat 853 Colorado Avenue Dramatic Club Chorus Junior Mothers Tea Semor Mothers Tea Spring Concert Christmas Assembly LAW GERALD THOMAS O CONNELL Jerry 707 South Avenue Radio Club AZQ JOHN JOSEPH O CONNELL jack 98 Hxghland Avenue Athletlc Delegate Scemc Artists Photography Club Radno Club NANCY DOLORES O CONNOR Nance 1330 Brooklawn Avenue Bassxck Volce Business StaH Interclass Sports MICHAEL THOMAS O DONNELL Stzlts 212 Marina Village Varsity Basketball Varslty Football Interclass Basketball Sports Nlght JOHANNA LYDIA OLAYOS Yo 642 Atlantic Street Secretary Semor Class Student Councnl H R Presxdent Make up Squad Athletlc Advxsory Board Sophomore Mothers Tea Class Day Committee ANDREW FRANK OROSZ Andy' 115 Ocean Avenue Basslck Student League DENEEN MURIEL OSBORNE 117 Marma Vxllage Interclass Sports All Gxrls Day Lxbrary Squad J ULIANNE CATHERINE OWEN lulze 499 Park Avenue Ushers Guxld G A L A Junior Classxcal League Debatmg Club Chorus Advanced Algebra Club ELEANOR MARIE PALMESI Aramis 93 Grove Street Trumbull I-I R Vlce Presldent Presldent Make up Squad Red Cross Delegate All Girls Day Photography Club F N A Ushers Gulld Yearbook Llterary Staff Semor Mothers Tea Student Councxl PAUL CHRISTY PANDO Paul 79 Scofield Avenue H R Presldent Band Orchestra Cholr Jumor Classlcal League Student Councxl VINCENT ANTHONY PANSA Vznny 16 Gwendolyn Drlve Trumbull J V Football Varslty Football Interclass Basketball SUZANNE JUDITH PAROBEK Sue 259 Howard Avenue Safety Club Aeronautics Club F N A D A R Award Make up Squad INA JEANETTE PATRICK Walnut Street Monroe Photography Club Chorus L A W BLAKE PATTERSON Pat 84 Gilman Street Tennis Team Senior Class Delegate Junior Classical League Chemistry Research Club Debating Club DONALD STEPHEN PAUL Don 107 Nash Lane Bassick Student League GERMAINE MARY PAUL uGerryn 231 Clinton Avenue H.R. Secretary Secretary French Club Chorus Junior Class Delegate Vice President German Club Dramatic Club Photography Club F.N.A. Interclass Sports Christmas Assembly HARVEY JOSEPH PAULIN JR Harv 429 Iranistan Avenue Band Orchestra Treasurer F T A H R Treasurer Vice President Spanish Club Choir Chorus Booster Ticket Committee Green and White Review All State Chorus JUNE ELAINE PAYNE Flip 72 Highland Avenue French Club F T A Red Cross Delegate Treasurer Red Cross BARBARA MARTHA PELLE Bobbi 431 Columbia Street All Girls Day F N A junior Mothers Tea Interclass Softball Interclass Basketball Choms MARLENE MERCEDES PEREZ Mar 1605 Park Avenue L.A.W. All Girls Day SARAH ELADIA PERICAS usandyn 1182 State Street L.A.W. Junior Mothers' Tea Spanish Club Yearbook Literary Staff Make-up Squad Senior Mothers' Tea WILLIAM PETER PETERS Pete 155 Laurel Place Band Orchestra SYLVIA ELIZABETH PIERWOLA Sy 60 Poplar Street Bassrck Vorce Busmess Staff Chorus H R Presldent Student Councrl I-I R Treasurer ANDREW CHRISTY PIPPA Plp 169 Lee Avenue J V Basketball Varsrty Basketball Athletrc Delegate Chess Club Tenms Team Interclass Basketball JOSEPH MICHAEL PISANELLE Jose 92 Colorado Avenue Athletxc Delegate Art Club Chorus Choxr Chnstmas Assembly FREDERICK DAVID ITT Llmpy' 802 Norman Street Athletrc Delegate RUDOLPH POKLEMBA Poke Route 2 Box 350 Trumbull Co Captam Varslty Football Team Sophomore Class Treasurer Athletxc Delegate FAITH AUDREY PROKOP Bmky 236 Pme Street Senior Mothers Tea All Grrls Day EDWARD CHRISTOPHER PUFFEN E 129 Columbxa Street H R Vxce President H R Treasurer MADOLYN JANE PUGH Maddie 2979 Falrfield Avenue Ushers Gurld .JQ MARLENE VIOLET QUINN ' M at' 504 Rarlroad Avenue L A W All Girls Day Interclass Sports Chorus 441 ff ,Y rr rr 1 y , 'K I,, ll ' ll n 1 1 ' Y ' 1 J. ,, 1 ll ' Il ff dYl . . 1 Q fy if A f is M Tk If If fl ' Pl , , - ' 1 I ' X . Z' - f 'T'f P I I n - 1 ' ' r WESLEY ROWAN QUINN Wes 504 Railroad Avenue Bassick Student League NAOMI IRENE RANDALL Naom 61 Cottage Street Trumbull F N A Make up Squad Chorus DONALD LEROY RICE Don 74 Laurel Place Tennis Team Band Orchestra Photography Clu Green and White Review Spring Concert ALFRED EUGENE RICHARDS JR. Alionce Purdy Hill Road Monroe H.R. Vice President Photography Club Spring Play JOHN RIGEA lKRi !l 212 Norman Street Safety Club Photography Club VIVIAN MARYANNE RIVERS Viv PO Box 17 Stevenson Chonxs Senior Mothers Tea MARILYN CATHERINE ROSCOE Marilyn 4 Arrow Head Road Trumbull Chorus All Girls Day Sophomore Basketball Champs Sophomore Volleyball Champs Interclass Sports Art Club L A W Sophomore Mothers Tea Junior Mothers Tea JAMES RUBIS rm 2451 North Avenue J.V. Basketball ELAINE MARIE RUCK Elaine 785 Birmingham Street Junior Mothers Tea Make-up Squad L.A.W. Senior Mothers Tea All Girls Day Yearbook Literary Staff ROBERT KENNETH RUGE Preacher 1144 State Street Stage Crew Green and White Review Shoeless Shag Committee Fathers' Club Dance Junior Class Delegate EVELYN DOROTHY RUPPE NEVU 411 Gregory Street L.A.W. H.R. Treasurer German Club JUDITH MARY RUSSO Hy' 329 Jackson Avenue Sophomore Mothers Tea G A L A L A W Sophomore Class Delegate Make up Squad Chorus Junlor Mothers Tea Yearbook Lxterary Staff All Gxrls Day Dramatlc Club EMMY JULIANNA RUTZEN m 71 Snms Street Safety Club Basslck Voxce Business Staff H R Treasurer Presndent G A L A Treasurer G A L A jumor Mothers Tea Yearbook Llterary StaE Chemlstry Research Club All Glrls Day Interclass Sports FREDERICK SALAJ jobo RFD 1 Elm Street Monroe Bassxck Student League GLORIA CLAIRE SAMOWITZ Glor' 405 McKxnley Avenue Dramatlc Club French Club Spanish Club Yearbook L1terary Staff F T A Debatmg Club Red Cross Delegate jumor Mothers Tea Sophomore Mothers Tea Semor Play RAYMOND FRANCIS SAMBROOK llsamil 1140 Norman Street junior Class Delegate Stage Crew MILFORD JAMES SANAME M1 41 Waller Place Sprmg Concert H R Presldent Student Council Chorus Cholr ROBERT ANTHONY SANTO Ralph 872 Atlantxc Street Varslty Baseball J V Basketball H R Presldent Student Councll ALLIE WILLIAM SARACINO Champ Box 780 Stroebel Road Trumbull Class Delegate BARBARA JEAN SARNACKI Babe 199 Beechwood Avenue Sophomore Mothers Tea Senior Mothers Tea F N A Student Council All Gxrls Day OLIVE LOUISE SCHINDLER Ollie 147 Sherwood Avenue G A L A. F T A Spanish Club Chorus junior Mothers Tea All Girls Day Interclass Sports Soccer Champs Debating Club PATRICIA NANCY SCI-IMIDT Pat 3 Rocky Ridge Drive Trumbull G A L A Aeronautics Club Co Captain Juniors All Girls Day Soccer Champs Captain Swimming Team Interclass Sports Baseball Champs ROBERT PETER SCHULTZ Pete Old Tannery Road Monroe Choir Varsity Basketball SUSAN SCHWARTZ Sue 685 West Taft Avenue Editor-in-Chief Yearbook Vice President Student Council President French Club Secretary Chess Club National Honor Society Scholarship-Leadership Ushers' Guild Choir Bassick Voice Literary Staff Debating Club RONALD HOWARD SCI-IWARZ rlRon:y 487 Church Hill Road, Trumbull F.T.A. BARBARA JEANNE SEAMAN Babs' 2806 Fairfield Avenue F N A Chorus Christmas Assembly JOAN I-IELENE SEBOK joan 100 Scofield Avenue L A W All Girls Day JOSEPH FRANCIS SELIGA oe 705 Westfield Avenue H R President Scenic Artists German Club Yearbook Literary StaH ROBERT EDWARD SHARRON Bob 82 Colorado Avenue Bassick Student League LOUIS SAMUEL SHAWAH HLOU-, 772 Myrtle Avenue H.R. Vice President MARILYN JOAN SHEA uldynnf. 76 Ridge Avenue L.A.W. Chorus Make-up Squad Sophomore Mothers Tea Junior Mothers Tea CAROL PATRICIA SHEPHARD Carol 218 Hewxtt Street Jumor Classxcal League Mothers Teas PATRICIA JANE SHORROCK Pat 412 Shelton Road Trumbull Choxr L A W Chorus Ushers Gunld MICHAEL STEPHEN SHUCK Mike 190 Orland Street Bassxck Student League MARTHA ANN SHUFELT Marr 790 Ranlroad Avenue H R Vxce President F T A Red Cross Delegate Interclass Softball Interclass Basketball Photography Club JOANNA MADELINE SICSICO lf-Io!! 316 Goldenrod Avenue French Club L.A.W. Chorus Junior Mothers Tea Senior Mothers Tea RAYMOND JOHN SIKORSKI Iggy 179 Lewls Street Bassxck Student League CAROL ANN SLIVA Slrv 37 Morns Avenue Trumbull L A W D A R Award H R Secretary J umor Mothers Tea JACQUELINE JOAN SNETSINGER jackze 100 Sxms Street Student Councll G A L A H R Vxce Presldent L A W H R Secretary Cheerleaders Jumor Mothers Tea HR Presldent All Girls Day Semor Play BARBARA JANE SOLOFF Bobbee 539 West Jackson Avenue Secretary Debatmg Club Ushers Gulld French Club Spamsh Club Chess Club Dramatlc Club F T A Scholarshxp Leadershnp Semor Mothers Tea Yearbook Literary Staff PATRICIA FRANCES SORRENTINO PeeWee 260 Anton Street L A W HR Secretary junior Mothers Tea Semor Mothers Tea All Glrls Day Student Councll Class Delegate Interclass Sports WILLIAM THOMAS STANSFIELD B111 719 Brewster Street Spanish Club Play Treasurer Stamp Club Treasurer Debatmg Club JANET LOUISE STARR an 45 Colorado Avenue H R Vlce Presldent I-I R Treasurer Yearbook Llterary Staff L A W O.B.S., Treasurer D.A.R. Award Junior Mothers Tea BARBARA ANN STARRETT llBabsD 289 Laurel Avenue L.A.W. Senior Mothers' Tea Make-up Squad CLAUDE LEROY STEGNER Hstegll 5017 Main Street, Trumbull Bassick Student League JOAN ELIZABETH STOCKMAN joan 474 Courtland Avenue Secretary F N A D A R Award All Glrls Day ROBERT JOSEPH STOFFAN Clem RFD 1 Box 141 Stepney Depot H R Treasurer WARD EDWARD STRANG Ward 1370 Iramstan Avenue H R Treasurer ANN GLORIA STROMSKY uAnnn 27 Henry Street Make-up Squad L.A.W. F.N.A. THEODORE RAYMOND STYPINSKI HTedll 51 Carleton Avenue Orchestra Chorus Senior Class Delegate French Club 501 JEANNETTE IRENE SUBIK jeannie 99 Albion Street H.R. Treasurer L.A.W. Chorus Choir Spring Concert junior Class Delegate Chrnstmas Assemblies Scholarshlp Leadershlp All State Cholr RODERICK ALVIN SWILLING SWIII 175 Taylor Dnve Sophomore Class Delegate CARL EDWARD SWORD Carl 337 Colorado Avenue Aeronautics Club Chess Club Chemxstry Research Club Yearbook Lxterary Staff ROBERT JOSEPH SYDISKIS Bob 308 Poplar Street Aeronautics Club Band Orchestra MARGARET LOUISE SZABO Peggy 69 School Street French Club Dramatlc Club Band Sophomore Class Delegate H R Vxce Presxdent F N A G A L A H R Presldent Student Councxl All Gxrls Day ARLENE FRANCES TARGON SKI Ulu: 309 Cottage Street Make-up Squad Chorus Sophomore Mothers' Tea junior Mothers' Tea Senior Mothers' Tea Yearbook Art Staff Lxbrary Squad CAROL ALYSE TENNEY Carol 105 Lakeview Avenue Red Cross Delegate Chorus Photography Club L A W D A R Award H R Secretary Semor Mothers Tea AUDREY GAY TESCH Aud 9 Brlarcroft Avenue Trumbull Natlonal Honor Society Ushers Guxld Newtomans Chemxstry Research Club Scholarshxp Leadershxp jumor Classxcal League Yearbook Llterary Staff Vxce Presldent Choxr Elmlra Key Award H R Vlce Presldent PATRICIA ANN TIERNEY Pat 347 Iramstan Avenue Red Cross Delegate Llbrary Squad L A W All Gxrls Day Dramatic Club RUTH EDNA TIFFANY Ruth 18 Beech Street Trumbull Ushers Gulld HR Treasurer French Club L A W Yearbook Literary Staff Chorus President O B S MARYLYN LOUISE TOMANCAK Mar' 54 Eastfield Drive Sophomore Mothers Tea Junior Mothers Tea Choms French Club Dramatic Club All Girls Day Junior Basketball Champs Interclass Sports Debating Club Senior Play JANET ANN TROMBLEY 811 20 Gorham Place Trumbull H R Vice President Athletic Delegate Yearbook Literary StaE JOYCE ELAINE TURCOTT Joyce 30 Bayberry Lane Tnxmbull H R Vice President Make up Squad All Girls Day Junior Class Delegate KATHERINE ELIZABETH TURKO Kay' 333 Marina Village Ushers Guild F.T.A. Red Cross Delegate Yearbook Literary Staii' Safety Club Bassick Voice Business Staff RAYMOND HARLEY TURNER HRBYII 702 Marina Village H.R. Vice President H.R. President Student Council RICHARD JOHN TUTOLI Dick 596 Wood Avenue Bassick Student League OTTO JOSE VELEZ Otto Silver Hill Road Easton Bassick Student League PETER ANDREW VENMAN Pete 1266 Laurel Avenue Varsity Football J V Football Band Orchestra Choir Aeronautics LUCY BERNADETTE VETRO Rose 247 Seaside Avenue Chorus Sophomore Mothers Tea Make-up Squad Library Squad L.A.W. RONALD JAMES VITALE Ronny' 513 Marina Village Bassick Student League 51 521 ETHEL MARJORIE VOLKENING Athos 1105 W Fxfth Street Plamfield New jersey F N A Secretary Make up Squad Photography Club JOAN DAYTON WEED jams 28 Cole Street H R Presndent Athletxc Delegate Spanxsh Club Student Councll Jumor Mothers Tea Senior Mothers Tea L A W Semor Play AUDREY HELEN WEHRER Aud 112 Alfred Stree Photography Clu ELAINE NORMA WENGERT Eyes 66 Rennell Street Sophomore Mothers Tea junior Mothers Tea Senior Mothers Tea HR Treasurer Cheerleaders All Glrls Day BARBARA JEAN WHEELER Squeaks 87 Killian Avenue Trumbull junxor Class Delegate H R Secretary junior Mothers Tea Green and Whlte Revlew Chorus Chrrstmas Assembly MARTIN ANTHONY WIESER Marty RFD 1 Westport Bassick Student League BEVERLY DILYS WILLIAMS I 80 Brntton Avenue Jumor Asslstant Head Usher Baton Twlrlers Scholarship Leadershlp junlor Mothers Tea Chorus H R Secretary H R Presldent Yearbook Lnterary Staff L A W Semor Mothers Tea RICHARD KENNETH WOLTER Henry R F D 2 Stepney Chorus Choxr LUCILLE MARY WOODS Lulu 31 Paczfic Street French Club Chnstmas Assembly Chorus Cho1r All State Cholr Photography Club Dramatxc Club Make up Squad F N A jumor Mothers Tea ALONZO ADAM WRIGHT Don Juan 45 Taylor Drxve Junior Class Delegate JEAN BEVERLY ZACCARIA 1363 Wordm Avenue Yearbook Lxterary Staff Co Captain Cheerleaders HR V1ce Presldent Class Day Commxttee All Gxrls Day Senior Mothers Tea Make up Squad ALBERT ZAMARY Turk 6374 Mam Street Long H1ll H R Presxdent Student Councll Interclass Basketball Athletlc Delegate Jumor Class Delegate JEAN ELIZABETH ZLOTO jeame 333 Ocean Place Make up Squad SENIORS WITHOUT PICTURES ROBERT JOSEPH RICHARD LIDDELL GILL CARRANO 218 Marxna Vlllage 62 Rowsley Street TERESA VIRGINIA JAMES PAUL PETRO MANDANICI 62 8 Colorado Avenue 101 Clmton Avenue JOSEPH JOHN SCHARF' 50 Johnson Street 53 1: . 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' f 1 We the Class of 1954 awaxtrng our dxgnlfied turns to bunny hop up the alsle of the Klexn Memorlal rn order to recerve our drplomas do hereby leave thxs our last w1ll and testament Fzrst To Mr Roth we leave the school amazmgly enough st1ll m one plece Second To Mrss Gallahue we bequeath a polxce whlstle ln order that she may malntam order near the center stalrs between perlods Thzrd To Mr Sxlverstone we leave several cots to accommodate the eight a m crew Fourth To Mlss Lockwood we leave a new full pad of admxt sllps Frfth To our wonderful Class Advlser Mrs IOdlC9 we leave our slncerest thanks for mak 1ng our years at Bassick so enjoyable Sixth Bob Namlan bequeaths hrs own 1n1m1t able verslon of the words Class Attentlon to next years Class Presxdent Seventh Joyce Dlukenckl leaves her t1tle Mother Apple to a future dramatlc star Ezght Bob EflCkSOD bequeaths hls theme song Changlng Partners Nznth Rudy Poklemba leaves hls outstanding football ab1l1ty to Mlke Herrera and Charles Gmand Tenth Bob Ruge bequeaths hrs lye soap to Grandma Eleventh Dllys Wlllxams and Valerle Gabler leave thus elxmmatlng Basslcks clalm to the Tom Twms CLASS WILL Twelfth To Mlss Cutler we leave a copy of the Morse Code to replace her present abbrevr ated margmal correctxons Thzrteenth Mark Gross leaves but takes wlth hmm the casts that he has worn at varxous tlmes throughout the year Fourteenth Glenn Canfield leaves h1s Hercu lean task of collectmg the basketballs before the begmnlng of each game Frfteenth Richard Coburn leaves his gallantry to a younger classmate so that chnvalry wlll not dle out at Basslck Szxteenth Emmy Rutzen bequeaths her lnvx slble llpstxck formula to Hazel Blshop Seventeenth Mlchael ODonnell leaves and Erghteenth Jlmmy Petro leaves999999 Nmeteenth Judy Kurowskx leaves her tent llke UB sweater to next year s campmg enthuslast Twent1eth Dranne Creaturo leaves her success bound tap shoes Twenty first Jean Benjamm bequeaths her ever growmg collection of sllghtly used rmgs to the Capltol Loan Co Twenty second Judy Nelson and Susan Schwartz leave now Mr Carr can settle down to a much deserved rest Twenty third Bob Erchmger leaves hls clever cartoons to be dlscovered by a Walt Dlsney talent scout Twenty fourth Pete Venman leaves hls famous car to replace Mr Lyon s equally famous one .Lff , . . . . : . 1 lk 77 ' ' '- , . l Y I ' . : 7 . : . , . . . 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I . . at ' V1 1 3 . . . . , . - Z . . . , 54 Twenty fifth To M1ss Cullman we bequeath a copy of Mother Goose which we feel IS more our speed than some of the poetry she s made us read Twenty sixth Debby Bogln leaves the back breaking txme consuming tasks of the v1ce presldency to anyone who can find them Twenty seventh Steve Bessemer bequeaths his thlrteen inch pegged pants to next years Joe College Twenty eight Joanne Bovick bequeaths her muslcal talent to next year s popular vlrtuoso Twenty mnth Al Zamary bequeaths h1s turban and a bar of Turkish taffy to Mlss Ferrlter Thzrtzeth Johanna Olayos leaves her fiery red hair to br1ghten up the halls of Bassxck once the Class of S4 has forsaken them Thirty first Bob Mark leaves the three Thanks g1v1ng game touchdowns which he made rn vain for next years cruclal moments Thztry second Jlmmy Kinsella leaves hrs bl cycle Thirty third Rlchard Glll leaves an auto graphed plcture of himself to the Juniors Thirty fourth Joan Weed leaves her ramcoat to a Jumor who might need xt for next years Senior Play Thirty fifth Judy Russo bequeaths her contact lenses whlch have so faithfully led her to partxes throughout the year Thirty sixth Dlck Mrtchell leaves h1s o1l wells Thirty seventh Davld Hartman leaves and Mr Davls cancels a few of h1s l1fe msurance pOllC16S Thirty eighth Rlta Golden bequeaths her Bas S1Ck Voxce Edltorshlp to Sethxgus Wemgar temus Thirty mnth James Mas leaves h1s shaggy beard to a future beachcomber Fortieth Lois Johnson bequeaths her love of the F1ght1ngIr1sh Forty first Pat Sorrent1no Pat Shorrock and Janet Starr leave Bassick to start on success ful secretarial careers Forty second Judy Berry bequeaths the one lone sugar lump left over from the Senlor Mothers Tea Forty third Don Rice leaves his dlxxeland Jazz to the Salnts when they come marching m Forty fourth Dorothy Collier bequeaths her long horsetail as an mspxratron for some of the weird crewcuts seen around Basslck Forty fifth Betty Lee Baum after starring ln Mother is a Freshman leaves Bassmck to begin her own college career Forty sixth Jxm Dowling leaves h1s leopard skin sult to next years Jungle Jlm w1th hxm h1s remarkable sclentlfic capabllltxes and potent1al1t1es Forty eighth Harvey Paulm leaves to enter the professlon for whlch he IS so obvrously suited that of a Senate F1l1busterer Forty mnth Marge Femck bequeaths her Jade jacket after having worn It with great enthus iasm Fiftieth Frank Herrera leaves hrs passlonate Senlor Play kxss to next year s fortunate Casa nova We the undersigned do set our hand and seal on behalf of the Class of 1954 on this the sec ond day of June 1954 Betty Lee Baum Robert Elchmger Judy Nelson Al Zamary - I . . y . : . . . M . . . ,, , . 7 , ' - , , , , - . . - - : ' 7 , , , H .,, . . . . . . . - : , , . ' ' . U ' U ' ' 9 ! . . . . ' - I - . . , . ' Forthy-seventh: Bill Bakosi leaves, but takes . , . . . . . ' . I i v . . . . , - ' 3 ' U . , . . . - . ' ' 1 - - : ' , . ' , , - . , , 55 Most Dlgnlfled Most Rehable Davld Hartman Debby Bogm Robert Namian Judy Berry Most Bus1ness L1ke Peppiest Martm Levm Susan Schwartz A1 Zamary Betty Carbone Most Art1st1c Most Muslcal Joseph Selxga Barbara Baduml Don R1ce Joan Matey Most Pleaslng Personallty Best Dancer Robert Mark Betty Carbone Robert Mark Marllyn Roscoe Best Dressed Most Popular Harvey Paulm Betty Lee Baum Rudy Poklemba Lols Johnson Most Courteous Best Actor or Actress Robert E1ChlDg6f Debby Bogm Frank Herrera Betty Lee Baum BNI W .LJ .,. r., I 1 1 it I-w,g 73 .W 1 n iff. if x X Q' -X Q--. ...f l , Y A K CHARACTERISTICS Best Looking Frank Herrera Grace Moore Done Most for Class Robert Namian Debby Bogin Most Likely to Succeed Richard Coburn Audrey Tesch Most Collegiate Frank Herrera Betty Lee Baum Most Talkative Richard Mitchell Joyce Dlukencki Jean Zaccaria Most Friendly Robert Mark Johanna Olayos Quietest Richard Hamlin Barbara Horvath Cutest Walter Bendik Carol Barnes Best Athlete Rudy Poklemba Betty Carbone Class Flirt Bob Erickson Judy Russo Wittiest Bob Ruge Nancy Barber Most Optimistic Bob Erickson Virginia Imre .4 A. . x Y . ffw ,I CLASS TRIP -- MAY 9, 1955 li' I ul , I Q 1' l vs 'Q fl 1 , ,f gm-q,1,j Mal ,,, jp any , ,Via C3 i 4 fa- ' -s 39,1 4. ,, H ,,, i A s-1' ew First row, l. to r.: james Mas, June August, Joyce Dlukencki, jane Hanock, Gloria Samowitz, Myrna Kiner. Second row: Gary Engler, Frank Herrera, Jackie Snetsinger, Dilys Williams, jean Crowther, Judith Berry, Ann McNeill, Marilyn Tomancak, joan Berkowitz, Nancy Brunetti, Hilda Frank, Dorothy Collier. Third row: Betty Erhardt, Betty Lee Baum, joan Weed. SE IOR PLAY Bassick's most talented seniors were on stage the night of December 4, to present the gay, romantic comedy, Take Care of My Little Girl. The plot was a sarcastic tale of life in a college sorority house. Liz Erickson, skillfully portrayed by Betty Lee Baum, had a taste of this life and found it cruel and shallow. After a brief romance joe - Peter Venman. All the performers under the expert direction of Miss Mae McNulty, were excellentg Ann McNeill as the clothes-conscious Dallas, and Marylyn Tomancak as the intellectual Casey were particularly outstanding. Many faculty members and students worked very hard backstage to make this production the suc- cess that it was. The Class of 1954 can well be proud of its Senior Play. with a handsome fraternity man - Frank Herrera, she returned to her faithful swain, my v l -YT. - g ..,,, f d'if' .,,.-. na-I Seated l. to r.: Jacqueline Snetsinger, Carol Tenney, June August, Johanna Olayos, Lois John- son, Judy Berry, Deborah Bogin, Ruth Tiffany, Roberta Namian, Joan Berkowitz, Eleanor Palmesi. Standing: Gloria Samowitz, Esther House, Dilys Williams, Barbara Emanuelson, Betty Lee Baum, Barbara Sarnacki, Dolores Hojnowski, Dorothy Collier, Barbara Soloff, Judy Kurowski, Anna Masaitis, Mary Klembara, Jurhee Jones, Valerie Gabler, Joan Matey, Nancy Brunetti, Betty Erhardt, Barbara Baduini, Patricia Sorrentino, Mrs. Rose Iodice. SE IOR MOTHER ' TEA Tiny dolls dressed in caps and gowns daintily brought out the theme of the Sen- ior Mothers' Tea - Graduation. On Feb- ruary 17, the library was filled with over one hundred mothers, who, from the friendly hum of conversation, seemed to be enjoying themselves a great deal. Each mother received her name tag, appropri- ately shaped like the graduation mortar board, and was graciously welcomed by Mrs. Rose Iodice and the class ollicers. The delicious food prepared by the senior girls was arranged at one end of the library. Judy Berry, general chairman of the tea, acted as mistress of ceremonies and intro- duced the excellent entertainment. There were vocal solos by June August, Mary Jane Dicku, and Dolores Lojog and a piano solo by Joanne Bovick. A pleasant back- ground of piano music was provided throughout the tea by our own very tal- ented Joan Mat'-y. ix 4-xA' 51: ' - REU IG PACT Havlng spent three memorable years together at Basslck we members of the Class of 1954 pledge our selves to meet ln reunlon five years hence ln 1959 The reunlon commlttee conslstlng of the class officers shall 1nform all class members of the tlme and place of thls meeting It IS our slncere hope that all members rega dless of resldence SOC1al pos1t1on to reaffirm the bonds of fr1endsh1p whlch we here have formed Although we do not know what awa1ts us durmg the next five years we leave Basslck Wlth hope and falth ln a peaceful frlendly world that w1ll be free from all prejudlce and hate We the officers of the Class of 1954 promlse to fulfill the terms of th1s pact Presxdent Robert Nam1an V1ce Presxdent Deborah Bogm Secretary Johanna Olayos Treasurer Frank Herrera Curl Co D1rector Lo1s Johnson Boy Co Dlrector Robert Mark 63 , - , . 7 7 , T . , . .. , or occupation, alone or with husband or wife, will unite 7 7 9 ! 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I ftk I fix ,lf , H I x 1 ' k -in f f , 3, X , f : 'f ij71f- ' , ,fi A U 5, fh f,f'f1,7Z-4 0 f A f First row 1 tor Mrs Marguerite james Edmund Curran Richard Somoya Betsy Buckhout Second row Frieda Zoulamis Michael Herrera Victoria D1D1o ,IU IOR CLASS OFFICERS The Class of 1955 led by its president Mike Herrera has completed a memorable and ex tremely successful Junior year Ably assisting vice president Frieda Zoulamis secretary Vic toria DIDIO and treasurer Edmund Curran Supervising the majority of events on the class calendar were co directors of social activities Betsy Buckout and Dick Samoya Foremost among the activities sponsored by the enthusi astic Juniors were the junior Mothers Tea the junior Fashion Show, and the unforgettable West Point trip The Class of 55 together with the seniors also planned the annual Bassxck dents at the head and with an advlsor as under standing and helpful as Mrs Marguerite James, this class is bound to have a thrilling senior year All the best wishes of the graduates are with the Class of 1955 as its members solemnly and meaningfully turn their rings X . . , . 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V 7? 53' ffv' v ew-.x ,4 F, G AF' Qi-'x' Ax ,W , W 11: .f G .X lPfWn v-'Y ly 5 J ,S 'NX 1 First row l to r Penelope Pxlottl Albert Sekelsky Phllxp Serlm Mrs Lols Perrxm Second row Donna Naramore Rlchard Wrlght Peggy Freese SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Under the guldance of thelr advlsor Mrs Lols Perrml the Class of 1956 orgamzed early m the fall The first plece of busmess on the1r crowded agenda was the electron of olhcers These ofhcers are presldent Rlchard Wrxght v1ce presxdent Donna Naramore treasurer Ph11 Serlm sec retary Margaret Freeze and co dlrectors of soclal actxvlty Penny P1lott1 and John Sekelsky Thls actlve group who met regularly m room 210 wlth Mrs Perrmx planned a full program of 8CtlV1tl6S for the Sophomore Class The biggest event of the year was the Get Acquamted Party whxch was very well attended and very success ful The Sophomore glrls also held a dehghtful tea for the1r mothers on March 18 Th1s group has certamly had a wonderful year and they hope that thexr next two years at Basslck w1ll be even better Wxth the brlght start that the Class of 1956 has made thelr successful future is assured r 1 v X In 'H' I I ' , .5 x , 5 lg , s . Y i l: . .Y , . . . , , . . .i I , , . , . . r v 2 a - Q v Q ' 9 y ' , . . J 7 . , - 72 f 'ff 1 x A' 9132 ,-W X 153 ,wx WX s 1 R -. 5 LQ!-.V a'5'!i' ' Q-' ' 7' 11 O NX v 1 x 3 we 40- . 'QQ' 9' p-,Q . ' If . A . ,Nt A xx J 4, H M ls.. 6 W it SID' x ,X ki 5 E, 2 W efr'fff2i fiw1zg3!1f' ' 1 .. '41 Q ab- rm wg no .W -fi' k 1 QI .1 v, O 1 lX5Q 'f '2. VY' i1',Nw,f N., v 2 V . - Y 1 kvxv if fl' B wi? X ,X 581 X 1 1 1 fb yl1'W ' .- 7 4 1 A- Wwf ,,.. 'f . . - V .- ,f . - A 3XYXgX?f. i'W'W X ' A I 5 - WRX lifff 4, 4 Q ff X RZ W i X 1 - if jf 4 '::iiL,X 4 bxl. I -'N 13 ? -, K ,, 'x ' GERMAN CLUB Under the supervision of Mrs. Pearl Roberts, Der Deutsche Verein, or, as it is more commonly called, the German Club, has had an extremely successful year. The officers of this organization are as follows: Richard Coburn, president, Germaine Paul, vice president, joan Matey, secretary, and Werner Vogeler, treasurer. At the monthly meetings of this club, the members are introduced briefly to the culture and customs of the German people whose language they study in the classroom. Aside from the educational features of this organization, it has a varied social program, which has made it especially enjoyable to the enthusiastic students of German. One of the events of the year was a trip to a local German restaurant for a typically German meal. At another time, the members gathered at the house of their club secretary for a delightful picnic. The food for this affair was that national German dish wurst and saurkrautf' First row, l. to r.: Irene Lebedowicz, joan Rastas, Joan Matey, Werner Voegler, Richard Coburn, Germaine Paul, Mary Pelle, Sylvia Kochiss, Carol Frocherback, Margaret Linkewitz. Second row: Brenda Weiniger, Betty Knuth, Judy Wegher, Marvin Lebowsky, Arthur Rutzen, john Madsden, john Cowan, Anna Buckholz, Ruth Ruby, Mary Lou De Lio. Third row: Allen Trickey, Steven Hirsch, joseph Seliga, Walter Hurzler, Ricardo Youngblood, George Haydu, George Treggor, John Thanassi. First row, l. tor.: Joyce Dlul-rencl-ri, Miriam Flynn, Barbara Martin, Irene Devan, Joan Berko- witz, Philip Swain, Nancy Buckhout, Penny Pilotti, Betsy Buckhout, Sherill Sproviero, Gloria Samowitz, Judy Starbard. Second row: Miss Mae McNulty, Betty Ballas, Alice Kohut, Elaine Jacobs, Dorothy Collier Barbara Soloff, Anna Buckholz, Jean Messaric, Betty Lee Baum, Valerie Gabler, Dilys Williams, Emily Hahn, Barbara Altieri, Jane Hanock. Third row: Julia O'Shea, Judy Sagarin, June August, Roberta Haley, Ann McNeill, Marilyn Tomancak, Jean Crowther, Hildegarde Feucht, Harriet Morrison, Peggy Freese, Vera Saul, Patty Siller, Maureen Reilly, Anita Kinsella. Fourth row: Agnes DelMastro, Betty Erhardt, Phyliss Whitney, Joan Faurenk, Mary Lou G . . . . alian, Julia Klafstad, Myrna Kiner, Barbara Burbank, Lois Carlson, Edith Locke, Lucille Woods, Ellen Albright, Evelyn Flax, Mary Morris. DRAMATIC CLUB All the Bernharts and Barrymores of Bassick High are represented in the popular Dramatic Club. Their talent is displayed in the dramatic assemblies and - most important of all, in the Senior and Spring Plays. Although there is always much excitement and nervousness backstage on the night of a production, thanks to the expert coaching and confidence of Miss Mae McNulty, the Dramatic Club advisor, every Bassick play is a great success. Moreover, the members of the Dramatic Club insist that they have twice as much fun putting on the play as the audience has watching it. Officers of this active organization are president, Philip Swaimg vice president, Joan Berkowitz, secretary, Penny Pilottig and treasurer, Nancy Buckhout. The Dramatic Club is open to the mem- bers of all classes, and many a thespian who had only a tiny part in some produc- tion in his or her sophomore year has become the star of the evening as a senior. 77 Q1- First row, l. to r.: Mary Lika, Lucy Spigarola, Carol Nerkowski, Rosalie Hall, Ellen Brown, Lola Munson, Elsie Alberghini, Loretta Bedini, Ann Oreski, Eileen Gay, Marilyn Fisher, Bernice Wakely, Gail Dean. Second row: Miss Mary Killian, Barbara Chasse, Judith Michaud, Filomena Russo, Rose Vetro, Barbara Cimelus, Alice Agonis, Jeri Reid, Barbara Casgrove, Carol Lee Sendra, Shirley Hallas, Mary Ann Pelle, jo-Ann Abramczyk, Elaine Plukas. Third row: Carol Gaula, Nancy Barna, Deane Bussolotti, Letitia Gardner, Ingrid Lindahl, Elaine Boscaini, Georgia Yeingst, Phyllis Cibulas, Sally Goldman, Evelyn Discepolo, Helen Jacob, Judy Crosby, Lorraine Babaras. LIBRARY SQ AD Bassick's Library Squad is one of the most valuable and important school organizations. Under the direction of Miss Mary Killian, its members assume the responsibilitiy of carrying out all the administrative duties necessary to run a library smoothly and efficiently. However, although there are always members of the squad in the library from opening to closing, they know that they must counterbalance their work with an active and well-planned social program. Among events which the Library Squad enjoyed during the past year were a Thanksgiving Party, a banquet, and a spring picnic. There was also the Annual Induction Tea for new members held after their training period was over. It was at this tea that the new girls received their pins. Officers of the Library Squad are president, Elsie Alberghinig vice president, Loretta Bedinig secretary, Elaine Boscainig treasurer, Eleanor Van Kovicsg and social directors, Ellen Brown and Anna Oreski. 78 ORCHE TRA Under the painstaking direction of Mr. Stephen Gaspar, the Bassick High orchestra has risen far above the ranks of the ordinary high school ensemble. Its tones are clear, its performance smooth, and the music well selected. The frequent orchestra rehearsals are compensated by the excellent showing this group makes whenever it performs. Some of the most outstanding events on the orchestral calendar are the school assemblies, the Spring Concert, and the Senior and Spring Plays. At these last two productions, the orchestra provides incidental music between the acts. Led by student director, Joanne Bovick, the orchestra seems to get better at every performance and brings much credit upon Bassick. This success can be directly traced to the old adage that Practice makes perfect. Certainly this organization of talented musicians rates high in the list of Bassick's extra-curricular activities. L. to r.: Allan Aaron, Orlandus Briley, Mark Gross, William Thielen, Stanley Lessler, Stephen Raffel, Carol Drew, Isabel Laracuenta, Nancy Banks, jerry Mangines, Seth Weingarten, Joanne Bovick, Elizabeth Bray, Mr. Stephen Gaspar, Katherine Merrit, Marvin Lebowsky, Robert Babycos, Roger Hathaway, Jack Carpenter, Lilli Rogers, Vincent Yurksaitis, Frank Herrera, Paul Leninger, Timothy Kline. SCHOLARSHIP-LEADERSHIP The juniors and seniors pictured above make up one of the most distin- guished and exclusive organizations in Bassick. These students have been selected by their classmates to receive the coveted Scholarship-Leadership pin. They were chosen on the basis of their excellent scholastic records and their outstanding leadership abilities. In the middle of October, at an extremely impressive assembly, Mr. Roth presented silver pins to five per cent of the junior class, and gold pins to five per cent of the senior class. These pins many be worn by the recipients for only one yearg at the end of that time the pins must be returned. On the final night of graduation, permanent gold pins are presented to worthy seniors. Truly a holder of a Scholarship-Leadership pin may feel justly proud and honored that his fellow classmates esteem him so highly. These pins are donated by the members of the United Civics Clubs of Bridgeport, who realize the tremendous need for training leaders and scholars. First row, l. to r.: Jane Hathaway, Dianne Creaturo, Mary Ellen Grant, Frieda Zoulamis, Marietta Schwickert, Mary Lou Tyer, Pauline Halvady, Victoria DiDio, Betsy Buckhout, Susan Schwartz, Anna Kaku. Second row: Judith Nelson, Debby Bogin, Dilys Williams, Lorraine Almassy, Betty Lee Baum, Betty Ballas, Barbara Soloff, Marion Svihra, Virginia Schultz, Alice Hartley, Lois johnson, Audrey Tesch, Ruth Hoffman. Third row: Arnold Fagan, Steve Gross, Edward Curran, Stephen Bessemer, Robert Namian, Seth Weingarten, Frank Herrera, Martin Levin, Philip Swaim, John Thanassi, Richard Coburn. L 7 !l1 in .1 44 First row, 1. to r.: John O'Connell, Alfred Gratrix. Second row: Mr. Henry Walsh, joe Dralus, john Golden, Frank Ayles, Bruce Carley. SCENIC ARTISTS Though the Scenic Artists never come in front of the footlights to take their well deserved bows, their talents are vital to the success of all Bassick's dramatic productions. These students work not only during their art classes, but after school as well to make sure that the Christmas Assembly has an appropriate background or that the color scheme for the Senior Play set is satisfactory. Mr. Henry Walsh, head of Bassick's art department, supervises this group and is always ready with some constructive criticism or a helpful suggestion. The mem- bers of the Scenic Artists, besides doing their invaluable part to foster school spirit, gain excellent experience in the field of stagecraft - experience which will stand them in good stead later in life. Bassick's thanks go to this fine crew of artists whose expert settings add immeasurably to the atmosphere of the annual productions. P lv-0 First row, l. to r.: Ellen Rosenfeld, Judy Starbard, Elsie Hallas, Anna Kaku, Betsy Buckhout, Alice Hartley, Judy Sagarin, Susan Schwartz, Stephen Gross, Dianne Creaturo, Judy Nelson, Carole Gross, Sherril Sproviero. Second row: Grace Tvardzik, Jean Lucas, Sandy Booth, June August, Robert Caserta, Timothy Kline, Richard Kaufman, Dick Zeisler, Charles Widlitz, Edward Grace, Allan Lipscher, Gerry Breiner, Donna Blake, Marion Svihra, Emily Hahn, Jerri Reid. Third row: Virginia Merly, Connie Thorne, June Payne, Barbara Buell, Francoise Harriman, Ronnie Burde, James Walkey, Joseph Sholtes, Arthur Schipul, Ted Stypinski, Irwin Nabel, Harold Holzer, Harriet Morrison, Larisa Kappel, Elinor Weissman, Rose Marie Murray. Fourth row: Frieda Zoulamis, Marietta Schwickert, Dorothy Mikita, Myrna Lipscher, Debby Bogin, Betty Lengel, Mary Lou Tyer, Marjorie Snyder, Judy Shiff, Patty Siller, Elsie Alberghini, Ruth Hoffman, Florence Meyer, Mary Ann Bochnak, Mary Jane Dicku, Ellen Louise Albright, Gladys Shorrock. LE CERCLE FRANCAI Le Cercle Francais is one of Bassick's most popular clubs. It has fifty active members who participate in the monthly meetings. The oiiicers are president, Susan Schwartzg first vice president, Judy Nelson, secretary, Alice Hartleyg and treasurer, Betsy Buckhout. Social chairmen are Judy Sagarin, Anna Kaku, and Dianne Creaturo. Under Miss Miriam Cohen's guidance, French Club mem- bers have derived great benefits from this organization. One of the outstanding activities of the year was a trip to New York to see the Ballet de Paris, starring Leslie Caron. Naturally everyone who was fortunate enough to be part of this group enjoyed the performance immensely. There was also the annual picnic at which the members played basketball and baseball, sang French songs, and ate hot dogs and French fried potatoes. 82 STAGE CREW The Stage Crew always lives up to Bassick tradition by doing a Lion's share of work. Its members are always on hand to do whatever is necessary to insure the success of any Bassick activity. To enumerate just a few of their many duties and responsibilities, they operate the projectors for classroom and assembly movies, they are in charge of all the backstage mechanics, such as pulling the curtain, ringing the doorbell, etc.g for all the Bassick plays and productionsg and they are always at hand to bring on and remove chairs at assemblies. For this last feat, the stage crew can always be assured of a generous round of applause from the audience. Mr. Warren Brown sponsors this group, and its student officers are Paul Brown, foremang Bob Ruge, vice foreman, and Don Sabo, yeo- man. L. to r.: Fjed Kunesch, John Casey, james Dowling, Robert Ruge, Paul Brown, Bernard Hanlen, Donald Sabo, Robert Samwald, Vincent DeLeon, Mr. Warren Brown. ORDER OF BASSICK SECRETARIES The Order of Bassick Secretaries is one of the school's most highly esteemed organizations. Its members, as the name would imply, are all in the secretarial course, and they have gained entrance into this group by evidencing excellent scholastic records. The O. B. S., as it is usually called, is further limited by accepting only seniors. The ten 1954 initiates charmed the school with their adorable little diplomas and caps on initiation day. The officers of this group are president, Ruth Tiffany, vice president, Sophie Hallasg secretary, Patricia Shorrock, and treasurer, Janet Starr. Miss Elaine Cooper, advisor of the O. B. S., graciously opened her home for the first meeting of the year. At another meeting, the girls heard a speaker discuss interior decorating, and the social program included a very enjoyable day in New York. In a more educational line, the group visited banks and offices to get first hand information about their chosen careers. Seated: Patricia Shorrock, Sophie Hallas, Ruth Tiffany, Janet Starr. Standing: Barbara Markus, Carol Tenney, Lois Johnson, Barbara Coon, Betty Ballas, Carol Bowns. OO L.-Q4 3 First row, l. to r.: Virginia Aurie, Lynne Johnson, Joan Wells, Sandra Hartman, Helen Kish, Betty Lengel, Gladys Shorrock, Frieda Zoulamis, Mary Ellen Grant, Donna Anderson, Gloria Samowitz. Second row: Dorothy Mikita, Mona Faulkner, Vicky DiDio, Mary Jane Dicku, Ruth Hoffman, Elsie Alberghini, Myrna Kiner, Maxine Schwartz, Katherine Turko, Ann Sugden, Dolores Coppolella. Third row: Myrna Lipscher, Freddie johnson, Harvey Paulin, June Payne, Margie Nelson, Harvey Helm, Gloria Lowy, Olive Schindler, Stephen Gross, jean Heanue, Anne Kane. FUT RE TEACHERS OE AMERICA The Future Teachers of America, as the name indicates, is an organization of students who plan to enter the teaching profession. Miss Mary jane Gallahue, dean of girls, is the sponsor of the Bassick chapter. The diversified program of this group offers its members the opportunity to get acquainted with the require- ments and the type of work of their chosen vocation. As part of this plan, the members participate in discussions, listen to guest speakers from various Teachers Colleges, and actually spend time observing the methods of selected elementary school teachers. The F.T.A. annually sponsors a cake sale and a spring tea to which they invite future teachers from the various schools in the country. The officers of this organization are president, Harvey Pauling vice presi- dent, Jean Heanue: secretary, Virginia Schultz: treasurer, Mona Faulknerg social chairmen, Ruth Hoffman and Elsie Alberghini. 85 COMBINED CHORUS Under the direction of Miss Grace Laing, the chorus is one of Bassick's most outstanding organizations. Although the members of the chorus sing primarily for their own amusement and enjoyment, they do present a number of performances during the year. Their appearances, such as at the Christmas Assembly and at Class assemblies, are always loudly and deservingly acclaimed. In the middle of April selected members of the choruses, together with the Choir and the other musical organizations presented their annual Spring Concert - a truly memorable event. The Girls' Chorus also planned and took part in the tableaux for the Chanukah pageant at the Klein Memorial in early December. Many members of the chorus were fortunate enough to be among the group from Bassick who went to the Metropolitan Opera House to hear a performance of La Boheme. CHESS CLUB The Bassick High Chess Club is the source of some of the best chess players in Connecticut. Having captured the League Championship of Southern Con- necticut, for 1953, the Chess Team also won all of its 1954 matches with such teams as Stamford, Central, and East Norwalk. By scoring over twenty succes- sive victories, Bill Bakosi, captain of the Chess team has broken the all-time Bassick record for consecutive wins. The other members of the Chess Team are John Halsey, Robert Kursman, Stanley Lessler, and joseph Zuckerman. As all the members of the team are underclassmen, with the exception of the captain, the team can look forward to a very bright future. The entire Chess Club meets every Tuesday after school with its sponsor, Mr. Albert Fleischer, to play prac- tice games, and to go over the rules, regulations, and stratagies of this intriguing game. Bill Bakosi also acts as president of the Chess Club, and Susan Schwartz is secretary. All the members learn to appreciate the line points and mental stimu- lation of this ancient game. Seated, l. to r.: Ronald Burde, Jean Lucas, William Bakosi, Susan Schwartz, john Halsey, Gerald Breiner, john Barabas, Alexander Dobieski, Rita Golden. Standing: Howard Davidson. William Thielen, Michael Herman, Robert Kursman, Alfred Gratrix, Stanley Lessler, Stephen Raffel, Philip Serlin, Stephen Gross, joseph Zuckerman, Mr. Albert Fleischer. STUDE T COUNCIL The Student Council, the student governing body in the school, is an out- standing example of democracy in action. The Council is made up of the presi- dents of each home roomg and through these representatives, all Bassick students have a voice in Bassick's rules, regulations, and activities. One of the chief pro- jects of the 1954 Council was the newly inaugurated plan of Freshmen and Sophomore Orientation. These plans included the distribution of informative booklets to all Bassick newcomers, guided tours of the school, and a welcoming assembly, at which three upper-classmen told the assembled students of the benefits to be derived from their years at Bassick. The Student Council also sponsored the popular Rebel Ramble to supplement the athletic fund, and completed the collection for the 'purchase of a plaque to honor the Bassick war dead of World War II. The officers of the Council, who worked closely together with Mr. Earl Brown, faculty advisor, are Frank Herrera, president, Susan Schwartz, vice president, Bob Namian, treasurer, and Nancy Roda, secretary. First row, 1. to r.: Anna Kaku, Lynne Johnson, Peggy Szabo, Nancy Roder, Frank Herrera, Nancy Roda, Susan Schwartz, Robert Namian, Dolores Coppolella, Carolyn Morris, Ann Sugden, Annette Kleban. Second row: john Stenquist, Patrick Moore, Gladys Shorrock, Betty Ballas, Dilys Williams, Grace Moore, Marion Svihra, Valerie Gabler, Rozanne Cohen, Joan Weed, Ann jones, Ruth Ruby, joan Favreau, Vicky DiDio, Robert Durwin, Mr. Earl Brown. Third row: john Swanson, David Hartman, Paul Pando, Robert Felner, john Minely, Ray- mond Turner, Robert Santo, Gordon Chase, Albert Sekelsky, Thomas Burke, Roger Hathaway, Ronald Burde, Robert Smith, Martin Solomon. axfr LJ Q r First row, 1. to r.: Bernice Wakely, Gail Birdsall, Aracelis Velazquez, Marjorie Volken- ing, Eleanor Palmesi, Grayce Horvath, Rita Turcotte, Louise George. Second row: Susan Bull, Rose Vetro, Susan Parobek, Barbara Cimelus, Theresa Ulman, Carol Lyn, Alice Agonis, Lucille Woods, Joyce Miles, joan Piricezly. Third row: Sally Goldenson, Diane Check, Nancy Barber, Shirley Lundberg, Elinor Weissman, Letitia Gardner, Diane Turner. AKE-UP QUAD Behind the scenes of Bassick's plays and assemblies, the Make-up Squad is hard at work transforming normal Bassickites into grey-haired matrons or little five-year-olds. These girls meet bi-monthly with Miss Florence Huntress to learn the fine points of applying make-up for stage and normal wear. In the course of these activities they also learn a great deal about a number of cosmetics and their uses. As one of the highlights of the year, the club traveled to New York, where they saw a famous Broadway production. In this painless manner they learned a first hand lesson in the art of make-up. Officers of the Make-Up Squad are Eleanor Palmesi, presidentg Grayce Horvath, vice presidentg Marjorie Volkening, secretaryg and Aracelis Velazquez, treasurer. 89 5' , M Tl First row, 1. to r.:- Elaine Plukas, Barbara Chasse, Marie Barbien, Eileen Murray, Pat Doley, Joan Wells, Georgia Paulos, ,Iacquiline Coburn, Marietta Schwickert, joan Tassinero. Second row: Miss Joan Dougherty, Marie Glennon, Ellen Louise Albright, Virginia Wimley, Richard Coburn, Richard Singer, Donald Sabo, Anna Marie Veillette, Katherine Turko, Carol Bowns, Mary Lou Di Leo. Third row: Carol Tenney, Alice A onis, Gerr Reed Nanc Buckhout Ginn Shultz Lin g y , y , y , da Ekstrom, Melinda Mellon, Marilyn Hahn, Georgette Valliere, Barbara Belcher, Maureen Reilly. UNIOR RED CROSS One of the most hard working of Bassick's extra-curricular organiza- tions is the Junior Red Cross. Its duties are of the utmost importance, and the ideals for which it stands are inspiring. The National Red Cross was founded ninety years ago to combat and alleviate the miseries and hardships which accompany all disasters from full-scale wars to fires and floods. Bassick's junior Red Cross has its small but important part to perform as part of this national organization. Red Cross delegates represent every home room in the building, and, under the enthusiastic leadership of Miss Joan Dougherty, send out Christmas boxes and many other gifts to unfortunate and disabled children. Through its annual school-wide collection, every Bassickite can, and usually does, become a member of the American Red Cross. 90 VOICE LITERARY STAFF The excitement and hard work of publishing our school newspaper centers around the Voice Literary StaH. Each year Miss Barbara Ciglar, faculty advisor of the Bassick Voice, selects the most promising and capable writers in the journalism Club for mem- bership on the Literary Staff. All the members of this staFf are experienced juniors and seniors. It is their duty to write, correct, and rewrite all the articles for the paper. As the deadline for the paper nears, the students on the staff can be seen busily interviewing pupils and faculty, hunting for school news, and peeking around corners in a perpetual search for gossip. After the deadline closes, the group must correct the galley proofs and write those last minute fillers. Heading the 1954 stat? are Rita Golden, Editor-in-Chiefg Debby Bogin, Feature Editorg and Seth Weingarten, Sports Editor. Seated, l. to r.: Robert Kursman, Rita Golden, Seth Weingarten, Deborah Bogin, Judy Nelson. Standing: Susan Schwartz, Judy Sagarin, Arthur Schipul, Barbara Esner, Patricia Siller. '--- ,, pn U. S. HISTORY DEBATING CLUB The Debating Club has always been one of Bassick's most lively extra- curricular activities. This club meets twice a month after school with Miss Marie Cooney to discuss and debate some of the important issues of the day. Most of the debaters are seniors in Miss Cooney's history classes, and they are very conscious of current events and public questions. Two of the most lively debates of the season were Resolved: that the curfew for children under fourteen should be rigidly enforced and one on McCarthyism. A question and answer period follows each debate, and earnest Bassickites can be found quietly for not so quietlyj discussing the topic long after the meeting has been adjourned. Officers of the Debating Club are president, Roger Lerner, vice president, Jane Hathaway, secretary, Barbara Sololfg and treasurer, William Stansfield. Besides providing enjoyment for all its members, this organization offers invaluable experience in the art of debating and argument. First row, l, to r.: Judy Nelson, Susan Schwartz, Jane Hathaway, William Stansfield, Roger Lerner, Barbara Soloff, Betty Erhardt, Gloria Samowitz. Second row: Gertrude Gevirtz, Dorothy Collier, june August, Richard Coburn, Mark Gross, Bob Lally, Martin Levin, Arthur Abramowitz, Betty Lee Baum, Elizabeth Davidson, Patricia Synott. Third row: Rita Golden, jean Heanue, Olive Schindler, Myrna Kiner, Debby Bogin, Valerie Gabler, Gloria Lowy, Ann McNeil, Patricia Hinckley, Anne Kane. wp First row, l. to r.: Anna Kaku, Joanne Bovick, Susan Schwartz, Rita Golden, Mary Patalak, Anne Sugden, Miss Grace Laing, Judith Berry, Shirley Witkiewicz, Loretta Beason, Betsy Buckhout, Jane Hancock, Lynne Johnson. Second row: Audrey Tesch, Grace Tvardzik, Sylvia Kochiss, Mary Lou Tyer, Lucille Woods, Robert Metcalf, Louis Gibson, Harvey Paulin, Anne McNeill, Barbara Burr, Joan Matey, Marianne Rutkins, Frances Larkin, Mary Jane Dicku. Third row: Bernard Hanlon, Paul Pando, Anne Kane, Virginia Schultz, Patricia Shorrock, Jane Moore, Shirley Lundberg, Dorothy Collier, Barbara Kalinski, Valerie Gabler, Loretta Bedini, Emily Hahn, Jeannette Subick, Peter Venman, David Hartman. Fourth row: Robert Eick, Victor Noll, Gary Engler, James Mas, Richard Wolter, Robert Schultz, Harvey Helm, Raymond Johnson, Frank Herrera, Kenneth Broad, Joseph Pisanelle, Robert Lally, Bernard Kruchinsky. A CAPPELLA CHOIR The A Cappella Choir, directed by Miss Grace Laing, is one of Bassick's pride and joys. This group of sixty selected vocalists is known throughout the school and throughout the city for its excellent performances. The choir sings at many important functions during the school year, such as the Christmas Assembly, the Spring Concert, and the All-City Choir Festival in December. In March the group traveled to Hamden, Connecticut to display their talents before a panel of very experienced judges. As usual the Bassick Choir received very favorable notices. Much hard work goes into the perfection of the Choir's repetoire, and they meet every day for intense rehearsal. Whenever the A Cap- pella Choir, impressively garbed in their traditional maroon robes, step before an audience, one may be assured that they will be enthusiastically received. Officers of the choir are president, Ray Johnson, vice president, Audrey Teschg secretary, Ann McNeil, and treasurer, Frank Herrera. 93 5 vi NATIONAL HONOR S OC I E TY First row, I. to r.: Ann Sugden, Carol Bowns, Marietta Schwickert, David Hartman, Judy Nelson, Debby Bogin, Martin Levin, Susan Schwartz, Margaret Fenick, Jane Hathaway. Second row: Katherine Turko, Audrey Tesch, Lorraine Almassy, Elizabeth Bray, Seth Wein- garten, Ronald Schwartz, Robert Eichinger, Judy Kurowski, Gloria Lowy, Jeannette Subik, Anna Kaku, Miss Rose Costa. Third row: Jean Lucas, Dolores Coppolella, Richard Coburn, John Thanassi, Robert Bernstein, Philip Swaim, Edward Curran, William Bakosi, Bernard Krushinsky, William Gomberg, Alice Hartley, Katherine Molloy. ATIO L HO OR SOCIETY Membership in the Bassick chapter of the National Honor Society is one of the highest achievements a worthy Bassickite can attain. The members of this select group have not only demonstrated their outstanding scholastic ability, but also have proved themselves to possess three other important qualities- those of character, leadership, and service. Officers of this group are president, Martin Levin, vice president, Debby Boginq secretary, Judy Nelson, treasurer, David Hartman. Guided by Miss Rose Costa, the Honor Society planned and enjoyed an active social program for the year. Included in their list of activities were a very successful candy sale and the annual spring picnic. This picnic was, as always, one of the highlights of the year. In the middle of February, the group, with Audrey Tesch as chairman, held its solemn and impressive Induction Ceremony. At that time properly qualified juniors and seniors were received into membership. 94 FUT RE URSES OF AMERICA The Future Nurses of America is composed of those girls who plan to study nursing after their graduation from high school. This organization meets on the third Monday of each month with Miss Olive Donnelly, Bassick's very popular school nurse, to talk over career plans and to obtain practical views of dillerent aspects of the nursing profession. In this light the members this year especially enjoyed lectures given by registered nurses, and their visits to the municipal hospitals where many of them will take their training. The annual social calendar of the F.N.A. included a Christmas party, a cake sale, and a spring picnic. This year, for the first time, the girls received official F.N.A. pins. The oflicers of this group are Suzanne Kirk, presidentg Grace Tvardzik, vice president, Barbara Busser, secretary, Joan Stockman, treasurer, and Gail Middlebrook, director of social activities. First row, l. to r.: Judy Katz, Juanita Beason, Betty Trotter, Barbara Seaman, Dolores Markus, Grace Tvardzik, Barbara Busser, Suzanne Kirk, Gail Middlebrook, Joan Stockman, Barbara Rossi, Miriam Flynn, Irma Lamberson, Jacqueline De Shon. Second row: Hilda Frank, Mary Molloy, Nancy Sullivan, Marie Jalet, Eleanor Palmesi, Lucille Woods, Germaine Paul, Naomi Randall, Barbara Emanuelson, Marie Gionet, Barbara Sarnacki, Lillian Lenart, Grayce Horvath, Gertrude Gevirtz, Carol Lynatt, Pat Synnott, Marilou Galian, Patricia Doyle, Miss Olive Donnelly. Third row: Anita Kinsella, Joan Bridges, Fran Harrisman, Blanche Bousquet, Ingrid Lindahl, Joan Flanagan, June Redin, Pat Bray, Gail Hichman, Marjorie Nelson, Peggy Freese, Judith Kurowski, Barbara Stevenson, Marilyn Kahn, Shirley Lundberg, Frances Bovias, Mary Wilson. M 1 ASSICK OICE BUSINESS STAFF There is always a constant hum of activity around room 301 both before and after school. The reason for this can be traced directly to the hard-working members of the Bassick Voice Business Staff who run busily in and out of that room to confer with their faculty advisor, Mr. Emanuel Kleinwald. On the capable shoulders of this group rests the responsibility of managing the financial end of both the Yearbook and the school newspaper, which comes out five times a year. Their first job of the year is to obtain subscriptions for these school pub- lications from the student body. They must then hustle around Bridgeport to solicit advertisers to help make up the deficit incurred the publishing of the Bassick Voice. The Business Staff must also direct the circulation of these pub- lications when they are distributed. The members of this group not only do a vital job for Bassick, but also gain invaluable experience in the goings on of the business world which they plan to enter in the near future. Seated, l. to r.: Kathryn Molloy, Sheila Brown, Katherine Turko, Annette Kleban, Jane Moore. Standing: Jerry Breiner, Martin Levin, Sylvia Pierwola, Ronald Caserta, Barbara Freeman, Mr. Emanuel Kleinwald. It is the aim of every Bassick girl to become a member of the Ushers' Guild. 1 t First row, l. to r.: Carol Bowns, Mary Ellen Grant, Ruth Tiffany, Susan Schwartz, Rita Golden, Elsie Alberghini, Jane Hathaway, Anna Kalcu, Anne Sugden, Judy Nelson, Aracelis Valazquez, Charlotte Zwerdling, Betty Erhardt. Second row: Pauline Halvady, Cecile Lambert, Marietta Schwickert, Lorraine Almassy, Joan Berkowitz, Katherine Molloy, Julianne Owen, Audrey Tesch, Madoyln Pugh, Patricia Siller, Dilys Williams, Dolores Coppolella, Victoria DiDio, Debby Bogin, Katherine Turko Third row: Eleanor Palmesi, Sally Goldman, Loretta Bedini, Joan Pruett, Mary Lou Tyer, Marie June, Marion Svihra, Barbara Soloff, Judith Kurowski, Dorothy Simon, Barbara Esner, Alice Hartley, Patricia Shorrock, Jean Lucas, Theresa Goyette. USHERS' GUILD The members of this organization have the responsibility and pleasure of usher- ing at all of Bassick's performances as well as those at the Klein Memorial. The coveted membership in this group is based on scholastic attainment. In the past year these girls have been present at numerous concerts, benefits, and plays, where, dressed in evening gowns or their traditional maroon smocks, they dis- tributed programs and seated the arriving guests. They perform their duties in a capable and charming manner, always reflecting credit upon Bassick. The biggest event on the Ushers' Guild calendar is, of course, graduation! On this exciting night. every member of the Guild is on hand to make sure that things run smoothly and that guests are properly seated before the processional begins. Officers of this group are senior head usher, Rita Goldeng assistant head usher, Jane Hathaway. Anna Kaku is junior head usher, and her assistant is Elsie Alberghini. ,l !W25w First row, l. to r.: Lilli Rogers, Jolan Kovachs, Marcia Davis, Gerri Mangines, Elizabeth Bray, Kathy Merrit, Bruce Eddy, Joseph Romano, john Kobsar, Paul Leninger, Robert Babzcos, Timothy Kline, William Hanley, Harvey Paulin. Second row: Harvey Helm, Richard Hamlin, Alden Barnes, Donald Rice, Vincent Yurksaites, Allan Lipscher, Richard Baltrusaitis, Charles Widlitz, William Angless, Jack Carpenter, Reid Carpenter, Marvin Lebowsky, Roger Hathaway. Third row: Allan Aaron, Orlandus Briley, Arnold Fagan, Stanley Lessler, Paul Pando, Stephen August, Mark Gross, Howard Scharf, Stephen Raffel, Seth Weingarten, William Theilen, Roland Wright, Frank Herrera. Fourth row: Mr. Stephen Gaspar, director. BAD Pep, zest, and spirit are musts at any football game, and the Bassick High School Band, directed by Mr. Stephen Gaspar, does everything in its power to bolster these qualities in the rooting section. At these games, the band, clad in the colorful green and white uniforms, is always ready to break into a rousing chorus of Cheer, Cheer for Bassick High, A'The Green and White are out to Fight, or any other school favorite. Besides the above mentioned performances, the Band also plays at school assemblies, the annual Spring Concert, and at the pep rallies. Its repetoire goes from bop to pop, and its music always makes easy listening. When the band meets with its usual hearty acclamation, the band members are apt to forget the long hours of rehearsal that preceded the performance, none-the-less, these rehearsals are vital to its continued success. 98 TAMP CLUB A rather recent addition to Bassick's list of extra-curricular activities is the Stamp Club. It was organized in 1952 to give all Bassick stamp enthusiasts an opportunity to display and discuss their common hobby. The officers of this group are Arthur Schipul, presidentg Gerald Gaynos, vice presidentg Robert Johnson, secretaryg and William Stansfield, treasurer. Led by their advisor, Mr. Louis Sebestyen and by the above-mentioned students, it has had a most success- ful year. At their bi-monthly meetings the members avidly study all types of stamps - especially those of the United States, and they collect first-day covers as soon as they are issued. In February old stamp plates attracted everyone to the New Haven Historical Society and to the Peabody Museum. A few of the members of this organization have even joined the Bridgeport Philatelic Society as junior members. Plans have been made to expand the scope of the club next year so that it will also include coin collectors. First row, l. to r.: Georgia Poulos, John Barabas, William Stansfield, Arthur Schipul, Gerald Gajnos, Robert Johnson, Alice Banks. Second row: Robert Greenstein, joseph Barron, Gregory Golden, Joseph Sholtes, Austin White, Alan Lipscher, David Fine, Mr. Louis Sebestyen. I.. lv' za , MZ! , gig, Tl QD PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Every Tuesday night Bassick's camera fans assemble in Room 1 with their advisor Mr. Harry Kaplan. Though few members of the Photography Club become experts in the field, everyone enjoys the weekly meetings, where he can display the latest photographs straight from the dark room, and perhaps receive a few tips on how to improve them the next time. The purpose of this club is not only to further the enjoyment of photography, but to teach young photographers the art of taking clear and effective pictures. The members are also taught about developing, shading, and enlarging their Films. Some of the better photographers are assigned to cover various school events for newspapers, the Yearbook, and for display on the Bassick Bulletin Board. The officers of the Photography Club are Arthur Schipul, presidentg Frieda Zoulamis, vice president, Betty Lengel, secretaryg Dorothy Milarta, treasurerg and social direc- tors, Marie Jensen and George Fedor. First row l. to r. Cseatedl: Barbara,Corso, Georgia Poulas, Carol Gross, Frieda Zoulamis, Marie Jensen, Arthur Schipul, George Fedor, Betty Lengel, Dorothy Mikita, Barbara Farmer, Virginia Curci. Second row: Vicky DiDio, jean Cowan, Nancy Zissell, Lucile Woods, Dolores Coppolella, Kathryn Molloy, Carol Tenney, Gail Peterson, Cecile Lambert, Millie Costa, Eileen Crowley, Anita Kinsella, Diana Chala. Third row: Faith Fairchild, Rose Ann jaworski, Marjorie Volkening, jean Crowther, Francois Harriman, john Thanassi, Joseph Sholtes, Larry May, Pat Dabbs, Elinor Weissman, Elvie Trolle, Myrna Lipscher, Marjorie Westman. Fourth row: Mary Molloy, Bob Greenstein, Gus Lawrence, Ernie DeCarli, Bob Johnson, Carol Goula, Mr. Harry Kaplan. at!- v- eg First row, l. to r.: Betty Erhardt, Betsy Buckhout, Ann Sugden, Jed Diem, Robert Eichinger, Betty Lee Baum, Tony Almassy, Mary Patalak, Mary Ellen Grant, Anna Kaku. Second row: Miss Nonie Brennan, Barbara Esner, Julianne Owen, Elizabeth Bray, Marilyn Lovelle, Valerie Gabler, Virginia Schultz, Larisa Kappel, Barbara Emanuelson, Iva Cagle, Catherine Apostol, Heather Campbell. Third row: Daniel Lowry, Seth Weingarten, Robert McDonnell. .IU ICR CLASSICAL LEAGUE Non scholae sed vitae is one of the favorite sayings of Miss Nonie Brennan, advisor of the junior Classical League. The members of this organization, the advanced Latin students, try their best to live up to this motto, which means, 'LNot for school, but for life. This group has given its support to various chari- table organizations throughout the school year, and they also presented the school auditorium with a state flag, complete with standard and emblem. The junior Classical League enjoys many social events during the year, such as their very successful picnic. In a more educational vein, this organization supplements the curricular work by delving into the history of old Rome. The oficers of the League are president, Robert Eichingerg vice president, Anthony Almassyg secretary, Betty Lee Baum, and treasurer, Jed Diem. 'l0l A Bland M ri e w Lu- .'.:.. M ..:r.':... :.-zz, is- ML! SZ' 'gf :sg- g- ' 213' X I Sl 'gf -Q.r .--sv ,J .3-Q' i ,.u1gf.x fic ,IV x M, W- r 4, -inf 3 www Dorothy Stahlhammer, Betty Lengel, Grace Tvardzik, Judy Moody, Rita Stusalitis, Dorothy Mikita, Joy Weisberger. Front: Harriet Dorman. BATO TWIRLERS Only a most skillful and dexterous Bassickite is allowed to become one of the school Baton Twirlers. These selected girls, sponsored by Mrs. Myrtle Humphreys, girls' gym teacher, perform their twirling and marching feats at all Bassick football games and pep assemblies, and they constantly astonish their fellow students with their complicated and intricate routines. Though the Twirlers must spend long hours practicing and perfecting their synchronized actions, this hard work is well compensated by the acclaim they receive at their frequent appearances. Their swirling white and green uniforms and plumed hats are well known to all Bassick students. The 1954 Twirlers have added a recent innovation to their performances in the person of Harriette Dorman, who deftly executes numerous acrobatic stunts. These girls, like the cheerleaders, receive their coveted emblems immediately before the Thanksgiving game. Judy Moody is the able head Twirler. I02 YEARBOOK STAFF From the first days of October to the mid-March deadline, the enthusiastic students comprising the Yearbook Staff worked busily to produce this record of Bassick, 1954. The imaginative layouts and sketches which give the book its character were created and worked out by Mr. Henry Walsh and his talented Art Staff. All during the school year flashbulbs were kept popping by Yearbook photographers to permanently record memorable events and everyday occur- rences at Bassick High. The literary staff, headed by Editor-in-Chief, Susan Schwartz, worked steadily with Mr. Richard Mayer to produce and compile all the written material included in this volume. The students and their faculty advisors tripped athletically up and down four flights of stairs to coordinate the work of the art department on the third floor, and the Literary Staff headquarters in the basement. However, all their efforts are justly compensated by the pub- lication and distribution of the 1954 Yearbook. First row, l. to r.: Jane Hathaway, Janet Trombley, Joyce Dlukencki, Gloria Samowitz, Carol Barnes, Janet Starr, Susan Schwartz, Barbara Baduini, Betty Erhardt, Faith Prokop, Jean Benjamin, Barbara Farmer. Second row, l. to r.: Mr. Henry Walsh, Olive Schindler, Audrey Tesch, Myma Kiner, June August, Emmy Rutzen, Dorothy Collier, Barbara Soloif, Mary Klembara, Jurhee Jones, Patricia Hinckley, Theresa Goyette, Arlene Targonski, Judy Koch, Mr. Richard Mayer. Third row: Eleanor Palmesi, Judith Kurowski, Judith Nelson, Rita Golden, Betty Ballas, Robert Greenstein, Arthur Schipul, Carl Sword, Alfred Gratrix, Robert Lally, Harvey Paulin, Joan Berkowitz, Dilys Williams, Dianne Creaturo, Ruth Tiffany. SPORTS CAN DIDS QIVI: Qw M4 lm. X X A 5 X x X XX x xx N X kv ATHLETIC DELEGATE Let's put Bassick on top! might well be the motto of the hard working athletic delegates. Working with Mr. Charles Neary, these delegates, one chosen from each home room, have done a wonderful job to supplement our athletic funds. One of their main jobs during the year was the sale of Booster tickets. This year over 1200 tickets were sold - a number of them to the enthusiastic F ather's Club. Both the athletic fund and the student body benefit greatly from the sale of Booster tickets, the former because they provide a source of ready money at the start of the football season when it is needed most and the latter because they are permitted to attend all games at a reduced rate. These dele- gates have also acted as a liaison between the Faculty Advisory Committee and the student body. Officers of this group are Harvey Paulin, president, janet Trombley, vice president, Johanna Olayos, secretaryg and Nancy Harvey, treas- urer. First row, l. to r.: Bill Chantland, Thomas Facenda, Frank Christy, Robert Sanwald, Eileen Farrell, Gail Lungren, Lucille Emond, Judy Szucs, Agnes Kiely, Janet Trombley, Mary Ellen Kirk, Millie Peters, John O'Connell, Harvey Paulin, Second row: john Shea, Tom Facenda, Reid Carpenter, Arthur Yiotos, jerry Logan, Donald Eckert, Victor Noll, Dick Ziesler, Ernest De Carlo, jack Carpenter, Howard Scharf, Bruce Carley, Al Zamary, john Bethin, Howie johnson, Mr. Charles Neary. Third row: Michael Gannon, Bob Marks, jerry MacDougall, Ralph DeMattia, Fred Pitt, James Antoniou, James Mas, Roger Lerner, jack Golden, Rudy Abraham, Frank Herrera, Laurence Oliver, Robert Huiford, Andy Pippa, Ronald Allen, james Kirk, jerry Brennan. X, 3 Pisslh F l rw j? -,Lkz bra:-'1' g First row, 1. to r.: Victor Biek, Andrew Pippa, Gerry MacDougall, Vandy Kirk, John Minnely. Second row: Mr. Harry Lyon, Bob Santo, james Kacsmarik, Bob MacDonald, Mike O'Donnell, Roger Lerner, Bob Namian, Glenn Canfield. Bassick ......,.... Bassick .,..,...... Bassick ..,..,..,, Harding ....,. Alumni , Central ..., , ,. SCHEDULE Bassick .... Bassick . .. , Bassick ,.... , 50 51 57 Norwalk ....., .... . .. Central ..,.,,,,...,. .. . . . Bullard-Havens .......,.. Bassick ,, ....... Bullard-Havens Bassick ..,.,. S4 Harding .,.. ....,. . . Bassick ..,,........ Fairfield .... ..., B assick 60 Danbury .... ., Bassick ......... .. Greenwich ...., Bassick 55 Fairfield .,..... , .... Bassick ,........... Stratford .... Bassick 52 Stamford .,,.. ....,.., Bassick ....,,...... Danbury .... Bassick 48 Stratford ...... . . BASKETBALL TEAM The 1954 basketball season got underway at the end of December, and the Bassick team emerged victorious from their first game, with Harding. The Lions also beat Harding in their second seasonal tussle. The members of this team gave their all at every game, and they proved themselves to be one of Bassick's best Basketball Teams. The most exciting game of the year was against Fairfield. The score had remained almost equal throughout the entire game, favoring first one side then another. Then, as everyone was tense with excitement in the last few seconds of the game, one of Bassick's players scored two badly needed points to win the game for the Lions. Vandy Kirk was the high scorer for the year with Stilts O'Donnell running a close second. Mr. Harry Lyon coached the team, and Glenn Canfield was student manager. 107 ,l T'- mfg, 151 I-le, First row, l. to r.: Bob Mark, Rudy Poklemba, Gerald MacDougall. Second row: Clifford LaRose, Richard Wright, John MacVitty, Robert Gerics. Third row: Mr. Herbert Harrington, Anthony Almassy, Michael Herrera, Thomas Kiernan, Riccardo Youngblood, Frederick Schempp, Herbert Hicks, Vincent Pansa, Charles Ginand, Peter Venman, Alan Aaron. Fourth row: David Reed, Gary Engler, Leo Emond, Dick Mitchell, Frank Herrera, Michael O'Donnell, David Gayely, Richard Gill, Robert Erickson, Leonard Zargo, Mr. Harry Lyon. 1953 SCHEDULE Bassick Harding ,. .,,....,,. 19 Bassick, West Haven .. ..,.. . .14 Bassick Milford .,.. ,. . 12 Bassick Danbury . .. ,27 Bassick .. , Central . . ,, . 20 Bassick Stratford , ,. , 0 Bassick Crosby 7 Bassick Roger Ludlowe . , 20 F COTBALL TEAM Coached by Mr. Herbert Harrington, and assistant coach, Mr. Mitchell Kobus, the Bassick Lions fought their way through an exciting but extremely tough season. From the beginning the team had to cope with a lack of reserve strength and an excessive amount of injuries. One of these injuries, much to the disheartenment the entire student body, kept star halfback Rudy Poklemba off the gridiron for most of the season. However, despite all handicaps, the team showed true spirit on the field at all times. Leading the team were co-captains Bob Mark and Gerry MacDouga1l, whose outstanding performances were a continued inspiration to their teammates. The loss of the Thanksgiving game was a great blow to everyone, but the Bassick spirit was still indomitable. The victory was uncertain until the last few seconds of the game, and the Bassick squad never wavered. At the Thanksgiving game, as at all the others of the season, our eleven showed true sportsmanship and courage all the way. TENN I TEAM Bassick's 1953 tennis team completed its season with a praiseworthy record. In regular interscholastic competition the team won thirteen games, and suffered only two defeats. One of these end-of-the-season losses put an end to a twenty- nine game winning streak. The team won the Fairfield County Championship with Jim Faulkner, number one man, and Arnold Fagan, number two man, winning first place in their respective divisions. The netters also performed admirably in the State Tournament, as Steve Bessemer and Arnold Fagan place . second in the doubles, and Jim Faulkner won third place in the singles. Through- out the season the fine competitive play of Faulkner and Fagan sparked the team on to victory. This year as in every year, Mr. Charles Carr did an excellent job of coaching, and Lester Dober acted as manager. First row, 1. to r.: Robert Caserta, Roland Caserta, Jack Carpenter, James Faulkner, Blake Patterson, Howard Aaron. Second row: Mr. Charles Carr, Lester Dober, Stephen Bessemer, Seth Weingarten, Arnie Fagan, Mr. Harry Lyon. K .N In I . '- c 'W vu' i - :W T 1 -f eh wx, t, A K 61 r. ll A , r G. A. L. A. The Girls Athletic Leaders' Association, more commonly referred to as the G.A.L.A., is composed of those girls who have either obtained a 90 in gym or who have accumulated fifty or more points by their participation in after school sports, such as baseball, swimming, basketball, and bowling. Initiations 'are held twice yearly, at which times the new members delight the school with their ingenious costumes. This year the initiates were dressed as little Dutch boys and as Irish colleens. Under the direction of Mrs. Myrtle Humphreys, the G.A.L.A. annually sponsors two cake sales, All Girls' Day, and the extremely popular Sports Nite. The Bunny Hop was the theme for the 1954 Sports Nite. Officers of this group are Emmy Rutzen, president, Betty Carbone, first vice-presi- dent, Betsy Buckhout, second vice president, Judy Berry, secretary, and Alice Hartley, treasurer. All the members of the G.A.L.A. benefit greatly from their participation in this organization. First row, l. to r.: Alice Hartley, Judy Berry, Emmy Rutzen, Betty Carbone, Betsy Buckhout. Second row: Mrs. Humphrey, Jane Hathaway, Jackie DeShon, Mary Patalak, Peggy Szabo, Betty Lee Baum, Jackie Snetsinger, Roberta Namian, Marie June, Julianne Owen, Ellen Rosenfeld, Nancy Roda, Rita Golden, Betty Erhardt, Floried Duby. Third row: Mona Faulkner, Victoria DiDio, Iva Cagle, Eileen Crowley, Theresa Goyette, Anne Kane, Sheila Brown, June August, Joan Bridges, Olive Schindler, Jean Heanue, Betty Ann Fazekas, Anita Kinsella, Barbara Esner, Harriet Dorman, Ruth Hoffman. Fourth row: Marion Svihra, Jane Moore, Ann Adoury, Shirley Lucas, Dorothy Collier, Nancy Banks, Marilyn Twell, Marjorie Nelson, Patricia Schmidt, Barbara Buell, Judy Kurowski, Anne Kiely, Larisa Kappel, Ann Jones, Judy Moody. -.-..-. ll Y fs Xi N Y z 43 HI ,EWU MNN MTM .11 Q I .1 1 , in I .WN 5 , ,f E V1 if t. . it v Jie' .B A , N432 First row, l. to r.: James Kirk, John Buckley, Richard Collins, Kevin Tobin, Kenneth Berger, Alan Kane, David Hartman. Second row: Robert Felner, Robert Beslove, Richard Mitchell, Ralph Santo, Michael Lengel, Jerald MacDougall. Third row: Mr. Herbert Harrington, Peter Cummings, Mr. Harry Lyon. SCHEDULE Bassick.. ..... Stratford .,.... , . ..11 Bassick Stratford Bassick Central .. .. . 0 Bassick Central . .. Bassick Harding .. .,,.. 5 Bassick Norwalk ., Bassick Milford .... . . 5 Bassick Greenwich ,, Bassick Milford . . .... 8 Bassick Harding , Bassick Stamford . . 3 Bassick Fairfield Bassick Fairfield ,. 3 Bassick Bullard-Havens ASEBALL TEAM Under the direction of coach Herb Harrington, the Bassick High 1953 baseball team ended the season with a commendable record of seven wins and seven losses. Of the seven games won, five were against our city rivalsg this obtained for Bassick the undisputed City Championship. Led by the one-hit pitching of Mike Lengyel, Bassick scored its first of two victories against Central by a score of 8-0. The longest game of the season was a sixteen inning encounter with Milford. Even though Bassick lost this game, it proved that it had a very steady team. A second one-hitter during this season was pitched by Dick Mitchell against Greenwich. Batting honors for the year went to Gerry MacDougall who earned a .388 average. He was closely followed by third baseman, Dick Collins. , BVS ffff f x K. 4131 1 Q.: ft fr. Q- N lll .4-nu if Y--.fa A-8 5255? B2 Front: Betty Carbone, Jean Zaccaria. Rear, l, to r.: Elaine Wengert, Mary Patalak, Mona Faulkner, Anita Kinsella, Jackie Snet- singer, Lois johnson, Judy Berry, Joyce Sayball, Marie june, Mary Ellen Kirk, jackie Deshon. CHEERLEADER Under the tireless direction of Mrs. Myrtle Humphreys, Bassick's cheering squad has gain proved itself to be the epitome of energy and enthusiasm. When these girls, led by co-captains Betty Carbone and Jean Zaccaria, assembled on the playing field or gym during any free moments in a game, their excess of spirit was transmitted to the student body, and the air reverberated with songs and cheers. The members of this group were present at all pep assemblies during this past year, and at the last one before the Thanksgiving game, combined with the Football Team to present a hilarious skit. In the early fall several days of tryouts were held for the Cheering Squad, but only the fourteen most agile and spirited girls were selected. These girls spent long hours practicing every action to accompany the numerous Bassick cheers, but this time paid off in their syn- chronized and graceful performance.