Bassick High School - Voice Yearbook (Bridgeport, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1956 volume:

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'1f,1' 1 T HE BESTHIG ' 'A M , , 1 K 'f H QA w -1 iii, . ,,, , 5, 1 THE, .s,AT. 1 - ,,1u.f5aA956 ? if Q? 2fiQ' f Q A fmj . ,. .lm Mi ' ,,.. -Q P' .,. ,. -Q -.J-- - - 4 w ,L A-1--1.li -4:v-,Hi Y YEARBOOK STAFF 1956 Evelyn Flax EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 4 ASSISTANT EDITORS 4 Jerry Brennan, Lillian Lenart Ellen Albright Richard Aronson Elaine Boscani Loretta Caranica Mary Lou Di Leo Hildegarde Feucht Elaine Fineberg Marilyn Fischer Leonard Grob Elaine Jacobs Helen Jakab Julie Klafstad Anne Levenson Myrna Lipscher Elma Matosian Nancy Marshall Janice Norsal ART EDITOR Joseph Dralus, Jr. STAFF 4 Judy Ohl Ann Marie Patuzzi Joan Piriczky Penny Pilotti Sherwood Robinson Ruth Ruby Maxine Schwartz Philip Serlin Judy Shiff Gladys Shorrock Rosalie Simik Marjorie Snyder Jane Stanne Rosemary Tancredi Brenda Weinger Mary Wilson Joan Wright cl l RA 3,-5:1 -q- v-p-9 - .i f ' .Ui w 4 i i r n V w b I I I w I b MISS HELEN LOCKWOOD Assistant Principal MR. LESTER SILVERSTONE Assistant Principal 7 MISS MARY J. GALLAHUE Assistant Principal bussick First Row, l. to r.: Helen Anderson, Helen McHugh, M. Olive Donnelly, thy Cutler, Rose Costa, Anna Donahue, Nonie Brennan. Second Row, l. to r.: Barbara Ciglar, Helen Gaffney, Margaret Heider, Joan Heine, Carolyn Buzak, William Daly, Warren Brown, Paul Davis, Charles Carr, Frank Ham, Stephen Gaspar, Herbert Harrington, Earl Brown, Sidney Goldstein, D. Marie Green, Catherine Cullinan, Helen Ferriter. MISS MARIE B. COONEY Head of History Department Miss CATHARINE CULLINAN MISS SUSIE B- FARMER Acting Head of English Department Head of Mathematics Department 1 f 5. -.l Nr l - ,V , , .N , 1 1 X, 8 at S Rose Barone, Marie Cooney, Mary J. Gallahue, Lester Silverstone, Doro- uculty First Row, l. to r.: Corinne Schread, Miriam Mallay, Helen Spillane, Flora Neubauer, Helen Lockwood, Friedrick Roth, Virginia Lock, Helen Reed, Lois Mayer, Helen Prageman, Annette Silverstone. Second Row, 1. to r.: Florence Huntress, jack Schwartz, Richard Mayer, Henry Rockel, Stanley Oestreich, Charles Neary, Clarence Terrell, Robert Hustek, Louis Sebestyen, Harry Kaplan, Henry Walsh, Bernard Siller, Lilyan Zigun, Marguerite James. MR. FRANK HAM MISS FLORA NEUBAUER Head of Science Department Acting Head of Commercial Department eph Dralus, Jr. and Rosemary Tancredi seniors INDEX Class Characteristics 54, 55 Class History ............ 13 Class Hymn ,............ 14 Class Prophecy .......... 16, 17 Class Trip ................,. 58, 59, 60 Class Will ....,.......,..... 52, 53 Reunion Pact ,..,........ 61 Senior Class Oiflcers 15 Senior Delegates ...,..,. 12 Senior Mothers' Tea 56 Senior Pictures ,......... 18-51 Senior Play ..... 57 POST SELECTIONS BEST OF 1956 .,,.Kv.-v, -Ff112'., Alb! -if -XM 'v' -, f'2! j N, ff? U 1 'ii EW W Q f xl www 1 , 017 , , ,QFVPT PU- E - Ofz,-lf'ff'lf ll' Q ' :N 0, fJ A ,PCL li FY ff 5177? 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V .. , 1 ',A, ,,,,-f' ' 1 r X 1 x J Y W fm f EA nu DAMN N Q M ffj 5,JLf M ' M W X 5 Li: Flifa ff fl f am, D GQ , A lr dx T, j I XX LQ, SENIOR CLASS DELEGATES First Row, l. to r.: Joan Tassinaro, Gail Pavia, Judy Shiff, Alice Kohut, Evelyn Bugyi, Judy Crosley, Marie Magdefrau, Virginia Merly, Judy Randall. Second Row, 1. to r.: Miss Rose Costa, Sanford Maillard, Bruce Eddy, Thomas Burke, Jerry Logan, Anita DiStasi, Phillip Serlin, Joseph Dralus, Anthony Lancia, Paul SENIOR DELEGATES mfqAOff X R r - r' ff ,, G- r Qu? v The promoters of the class of 1956, better known as the Senior Delegates, plan the events of the senior year. These delegates, a boy and girl from each senior home room, attend regularly scheduled meetings to- gether with the six officers and the class advisor, Miss Rose Costa. They discuss all impending business and voice any ideas or suggestions the students of their home rooms may have. Some of the diHicult tasks of this group are: col- lecting class dues, planning class trips, counting votes during the class elections, and informing senior home rooms of everything that occurs at the delegates' meetings. A hearty well done should go to the Senior Delegates and Miss Costa for a smooth- running year. 12 THlS IS YOUR LIFE CLASS OF '56 It seems but just a while ago Through Bassick's doors we came. We now pass through those portals wide But it's not quite the same. It comes to us-our sophomore year. How lost we seemed to be, 'Til our class party broke the ice, And more assured were we. Assemblies, dances, sports, and teas, Good times all year, for allg And yet high grades remained our goal - We'd juniors be next fall. As upper classmen we returned A special day in sight! The day arrived-our rings were here! They were completely right! Then April brought our fashion show. A part of All Girls' Day. Styles old, styles newg what fun for us! The girls looked smart and gay. And then the glorious night was here- That night so long awaited. Diplomas in our hands at last, We finally graduated! Judy Shnfi' Marilyn Lezpnet j ud y K ozma Janice N orsal 13 CLASS HYMN 1956 We fiJJJtJJ.L:l1:bJ rfFFF Frlir 2 ' L . -of:-0-0 , O Lord, give us Thy blessing On our Commencement night. 'Q' Help us to do Thy bidding, 3 I kj, I And guide us by Thy ugm. e For knowledge gained we thank Thee And for Thy Heav'nly grace. . We leave behind our days of youth, L L F As 1ife's long path we face. r- ' O Lord of all Creation, ' -F Show us the shining way. Q We ask for peace and unity Q ' For all the world today. I , 9 ' L L O Father, in all reverence, ' e We hope that we may be ' V Brought by Thy guiding, loving hand L. I -m To dwell one day with Thee. kb ' Amen 6 5 - Words and music by Q Ann Marie Patuzzi ' Q OFFICERS CLASS OF '56 Mrs. Lois Perrini Miss Rose Costa if NANCY BUCKHOUT Vice-President my 9-Q Advisor RICHARD WRIGHT President ALBERT SEKELSKY Treasurer PHYLLIS WHITNEY Secretary MARGARET FREESE THEODORE ANDRE Co-Director of Social Activities Co-Director of Social Activities CLASS PROPHECY Collison's Collision Insurance Company takes you ahead to January 20, 1977. The time-11:45 a.m. Today is the day of the inauguration of the 38th President of the United States, Richard Smith Wright. All things are the same except that YOU ARE THERE. This is Gigi Del Cronkite reporting. This year the inauguration is taking place in the little southern town of Gminskiville because the nation's capital has recently been redesigned by the team of Dralus and Norsal and is now being rebuilt by the construction company of Tvardzik, DeManche, and Balstad. The new football field, replacing Ike's driving range, is being landscaped by Tony Lancia. President-elect Dick Wright's official day begins at 11:45 a.m. when his private chauffeur, Harry Foothorap, arrives to pick up the President in his new 1977 Scharfsmobile. Heading for the public park in the center of town, they whisk off in a cloud of dust. We will now switch you to Ted Andre, who awaits the arrival of the presidential party. This is Ted Andre reporting. Thousands of people Cwell, five or ten, anywayj throng in the streets along the President's route. As the Presi- dent's car storms into view, his popular theme song, Howdja do it?, written by Patuzzi and Tancredi, is struck up by the band. The dignitaries take their placesg among them are Senators Flax, Herman, Goula, and DeFrank. As Dick mounts the steps of the platform, he is joined by his running mate, Peggy Freese, who will be the first woman Vice-President of the country. Chief Justice Greenstein of the Supreme Court, flanked by some of his fellow judges, Hartman, Shiff, and Fischer, steps forward to swear in the President. Then Speaker of the House Burke trots up onto the platform to swear in Miss Freese. This part of the ceremony over, Dick starts his inaugural speech with those famous words, Class, Attention! His proud wife Joan beams her ap- proval in her bristling crew cut designed by that famous hair stylist, Loretta Caranica. Mrs. Wright's crew cut has started a national fad among the women of the United States. The speech being concluded, the Presidential party then reviewed the inaugural day parade, which consumed most of the afternoon. It is now evening and time for the inaugural ball, which this year is being held on the roof of Pente's Penthouse. We switch you now to Barbara Cosgrove, who is at the scene of the ball. Come in, Barbara Cos- grove. Good evening, folks. Here we are at the festive inaugural ball. As we enter the door, the first one to greet us is Bob Gleza, still shaking hands. From my station at the door, I hear the weird strains of the nation's top tune, The Green Rose of Bassickf' played by Glockenspiel Davis, Violin Cornell, Accordion Bruno, Sousaphone Aronson, and Drums Eddy. But, wait, here comes the President escorted by his favorite body- guards-Lengel, Kinsella, Fazekas, and Fazekas. With the President is Mrs. Wright, whose inaugural gown was designed by Kohut, Jacobs, and Hickman, Inc. My, it looks like a regular parade following the President. Here's that well-known beauty expert, Charlie Widlitz, newly appointed cabinet member in charge of the Miss America Contest. To be sure, this is every man's dream. Next is the national Girl Scout commissioner, Gladys Shorrock, and her able scouts, Pilotti, Feucht, Klafstad, and Favreau. 'I6 Finally in the line comes Monsieur Willy Doss, ambassador to France, and his pert secretary, Eadie Locke. But you can't keep house without jade, shrills a voice nearby. In the center of a small crowd we find Barbara Eide still trying to sell her chlorophyll-colored liquid soap. Clustered around her, listening, we find some of President Wright's private football team. Charlie Ginand is telling Adams, Bannon, Mehlhouse, and Zargo that This is just what we need for the scrub team. Henry Youd, the team's coach, agrees that this is a line idea. Moving on a little further, we find three television celebrities, Hatch Holzer, Barbara Nastu, and Judy Randall, with their director, Marcia Owen, discussing their new show to be sponsored by Sproviero's Special Spices. It is at this moment they hear a fanfare, the conversation stops, and all eyes focus on the singing quintet of Sobotka, Fedor, Walker, Fatsy, and Wright. In the middle of the song a bright flash is seen and sure enough, there is Art Shipul, photographer for the Gminskiville Tribune. There seems to be a bit of excitement in the center of the roof. Patrolmen Fitzsimons, Hanley, and Grace are pushing back the crowd. But why? A whirring is heard overhead and before we know it, a Wells Passenger Helicopter, piloted by Robinson and Brake, has landed. Disem- barking from the plane are Drs. Serlin and Leipner and their medical secretary Rita Juliano, who is still trying to figure 'out yesterday's notes. Also, there is Joe Nerkowski, this year's Nobel Prize winner. A close second for this prize was Joe Romano, top jockey on the great horse, Woman of Peace. Hearing a commotion on the other side of the roof, we will now switch you to Carole Foehrenbach. This is Carole Foehrenbach. We have quite a commotion over here. It seems that, excited by a political argument with Reid Carpenter, Newell Bishop landed a right hook to Mr. Carpenter's jaw. joy Weisgerber, official timer in the House of Representatives, is taking the count as a squadron of nurses, Bray, Wilson, DeStasi, Hahn, and Beason, try to administer Middlebrook's Smelling Salts. At the count of nine, the smelling salts take effect and Reid comes to. We now see our Secretary of the Treasury, Jack Sekelsky, walking up to another group of well-known personalities. Eaves-dropping on their conversation, we hear Nancy Buckhout and Phyllis Whitney, Washing- ton's two top hostesses, praising the decorations created biy Carley and Snow. We see Admiral Bruce Henry and one of his Navy Chaplains, Commander Grob, who are engaged in a lively conversation with Judy Crosby and Nancy Marshall, two of the six candidates of the Miss Bud- weiser Contest. They are deeply discussing Fineberg's New Collegiate Dictionary. At this point, the maid and butler, Laura Campbell and Rudy Forcier, come to announce to the Presidential party that the banquet dinner, pre- pared by the well-known caterer, John Swanson, is ready to be served. And now it comes time for us to end our little visit at the Inaugural Ball. What kind of a day was it? A pleasant, ordinary day. The day of President Richard Wright's Inauguration, and YOU WERE THERE. Karen Gminski Newell Bishop Sandra Hartman joy Weisgerber 17 CLASS CDF' RUDOLPH SOLOMAN ABRAHAM r1Rudyn1 695 Warren Street Athletic Delegate Safety Club THOMAS ADAMCEWICZ HTon1!l 408 Park Avenue fi J r. Delegate 1956 'ASSICK HIC3-I-I SCHOOL ELLEN LOUISE ALBRIGHT HEI!! 2886 Nichols Avenue, Trumbull Student Council H. R. Delegate Pres. F. N. A. Red Cross Delegate Yearbook Staff A Cappella Choir U. S. History Debating Club G. A. L. A. Interclass Sports French Club BARBARA HELEN ALTIERI IlBobH 9 Sunny Ridge Parkway, Trumbull All Girls' Day O. B. S. Chorus -A-fo Dramatic Club Sr. Mothers' Tea ' L. A. W. Yearbook Staff gy -J 'lfx'Yea1-book Staff ' l .1 K 5. X .99 MES NICHOLAS AMS HT Moslem K 1235 Iranistan Avenue Varsity Football Soph. H. R. Treas. Interclass Sports NICHOLAS JAMES Christmas Assembly I THEODORE EDWARD ANDRE edu 364 Warren Street Student Council Sr. Co-director Social Activities Jr. H. R. Pres. Soph. H. R. V. Pres. Safety Club Fres. H. R. V. Pres. Interclass Basketball WILLIAM WILSON DAMS, JR' ANGLISS lb. V Nick Bill ,, - iAE e if 15 Jesse Lee Drive, Easton ,,,f3'-'zlffn B? . Band i 7 as n,,4,1 ,211 Y' onautics Club . . 4 ' Play . k tb ll . 'lng In cl::i'astl-re 'f mor Play ffLf'?gf- 7 if rf f.gi.4.f,,,3. ,f IJ, ANN ELIZABETH AKoUSC 'r'-kts,-.f:', llAnnIl 1027 Pembroke Street JOHN JOSEPH ARMSTEAD Hjayll Fres. H. A. Treas. Library Squad G. A. L. A. D. A. R. Award O. B. S. L. A. W. Senior Mothers' Tea All Girls' Day Interclass Sports 75 Albion Street French Club Dramatic Club Athletic Delegate CLASS CDF' 1956 'ASSICK HIC!-H -' 1'-'BT' . ., ,N 1.1 RICHARD SAMUEL ARONSON nick 346 Taft Avenue Band Jr. H. R. Delegate Yearbook Staff Aeronautics Club Voice Business Staff A Cappella Choir Debating Club H. R. Treasurer ELAINE MAE AUDLEY Elaine 58 Sherman Avenue, Tnxmbull L. A. W. F. N. A. Chorus A Cappella Choir All Girls' Dav Interclass Sports rank 82 orado Avenu Sceni tists B. A ERT E BABY J .R t., L - coli ld e d l rchest ntercla asketball NANCY JANE BALOGH Nance 2363 North Avenue Sr. Mothers' Tea Voice Business Staff Photography Club Jr. Fashion Show ROBERT BALSTAD uMac11 Route 1 11, Monroe Stage Crew Green and White Revue BEVERLY CORA BANKS ftBevu Pauline Street, Trumbull G. A. L. A. Chorus All Girls' Day Interclass Sports J r. Mothers' Tea History Debating Club f f ff A 5515 MEs,p13'?z193553,n51f11sfo1+9 , f 4 f .' I, , AYLES f I W X Jmf Vi? f 171 Beechwood Avenue f f H. R. Pres. Student Council V J. V. Football Varsity Football Interclass Basketball Sr. H. R. Delegate JOHN ALBERT BARABAS Rabbit 33 Rocky Hill Road, Trumbull Chess Club A Stamp Club Athletic Delegate fs .14 . - T' : NANCY MARIE BARNA llNan!J 2414 North Avenue Yearbook Stad' Journalism Club Library Squad O. B. S. Dramatic Club Chorus L. A. W. Spring Concert Sr. Mothers' Tea Music Club A 1 SCHOOL -HL CLASS CDF 1956 'ASSICK HIC3-I-I SCHOOL Stamp Club Photography Club Aeronautics Club JOSEPH TILLOTSON BARRON llfoell 45 Stonehouse Road, Trumbull JUANITA LOUISE BEASON lllvital! 16 Lee Avenue J r. H. R. Sec. F. N. A. A Cappella Choir Green and White Revue Spring Concert Dramatic Club G. A. L. A. Cheerleader X Yearbook Staff I 1 W MAR , ,ff 0 , OSINSK5 ,V I If' PATRICIA NANCY BENSON f 1423 1 ,man Street ffpaf' WGYQPIIVQU Wliife BW 'V 1164 Fairfield Avenue J L ' AV - F. N. A. Sa if Cf'-lb A . Q Photogranhy-Club A1 Gulf Da I Safety Club Dramatlc Club ' Sr. Mothers' Tea Photography Club L. A. W. Sr. Mothers' Tea All Girls' Day 95 Albion Safety Club L. A. W. Sr. Mothers' Tea All Girls' Day Route 2 Trumb Chorus Spring Concert Sr. Mothers' Tea Interclass Sports Safety Club FRANCES MARIE BAUTISTA Indian Knapp Street, Easton LUCILLE ANN BAVOSA Lu Ann Street Photography Club NANCY JANE BEARDSLEY ulvann ull, Monroe SHIRLEY MARY BERNIER ' ShirI 71 Beach Street Photography Club Make-up Squad All Girls' Day L. A. W. Sr. Mothers' Tea ROBERT JOSEPH BERO fKBobH 18 Homestead Avenue J r. Classical League Aeronautics Club Interclass Basketball Safety Club GAIL FRANCES BIRDSALL Gai1', 194 Dixon Street Make-up Squad Photography Club L. A. W. CLASS OF' 1956 'ASSICK G f Newell 21 Ridgeway, Easton Treas. Student Council H. R. Pres. A Cappella Choir All State Choir Voice Literary Staif Sr. Play Scholarship-Leadership Jr. Classical League Debating Club Treas. National Honor Society DONNA PATRICIA BLAKE l1Don1r Morehouse Road, Easton G. A. L. A. French Club F. T. A. Interclass Sports All Girls' Day ROGER MARSHALL BOAN Roger 213 Bronson Street, Fairfield Bassick Student League I CS' Cx. SJSJ U . THOMAS M TTHEW BOLAND uBou 414 Brewster Street Bassick Student League ELAINE ELIZABETH BOSCAINI Elaine 172 Dewey Street H. R. V-Pres. Pres. Library Squad Pres. O. B. S. L. A. W. Ushers' Guild Yearbook Staff Sr. Mothers' Tea Interclass Sports Student Council 3126 135' d NEWELL EDWARD BISHOP BO H N E ABE'12U' Her' V J r. Moth Dra 1 lu H. elegate - . Sq 3 J . e I I ro A. ' e ll ay J oph ' . e FRA ES BOURAS Franny 529 Norman Street F. N. A. L. A. W. J r. Red Cross Chorus 0 H. R. V-Pres. 0 Christmas Assemb All Girls' Day Spring Concert 5 f JOHN TI ufohnu 289 Black Rock Avenue Scenic Artists ROGER HARRIS BRAKE, JR. rrpugrr 27 Bassick Avenue Aeronautics Club J r. Classical League Debating Club Newtonians Chemistry Research PATRICIA LOUISE BRAY llpatli 88 Cottage Street, Trumbull Chorus F. N. A. Debating Club J r. Red Cross Newtonians All Girls' Day Christmas Assembly wi si CLASS CDF 1956 'ASSICK I-IIC!-I-I SCSI-ICDCDL x ujerryn v 1666 Iranistan Avenue Yearbook Staff Scenic Artists Safety Club Athletic Delegate L. A. W. J OSEPHINE LOUISE BRENNAN ujon 605 Marina Village Bassick Student League ROSEANNE BRENNAN lfsisll 1666 Iranistan Avenue Chorus Make-un Squad Music Club Sr. Mothers' Tea L. A. W. I- Safety Clubs K N. 1 asf. H. R. 'Erase . X fxx X: X I . . .,! 1 ' X 3 ' i ': A ,X fl xl ?.Lilfj ' ' f fimlx V' ag? .iff ,Vey 3 CAROL, NANN BRQKWN 5 ix X! 9 Cottage Place X ' 1 . - I 5' 'ff 1 fl . li lil fe k 'W ' ik. iv if Nix' M ' 5 f - K I NANCY WHITE BUCK!-IOUT JEROME PAUL BRENNAN Nance 5 Roaring Brook Road, Easton Sr. Class V-Pres. Jr. Class Sec. Treas. Dramatic Club Sec. A Cappella Choir Cheerleader Mothers' Teas V-Pres. G. A. L. A. Jr. Classical League Yearbook Staff Debating Club JOSEPH MICHAEL BUCKLEY uBuckn 45 Winslow Road, Trumbull Safety Club J. V. Basketball Baseball Team Athletic Delegate H. R. Delegate Nat. Athletic Scholarship Society H. R. V-Pres. EVELYN THERESA BUGYI atEvier: 132 Osborne Street Sr. H. R. Delegate Green and White Revue G. A. L. A. Jr. Red Cross Interclass Sports Jr. Mothers' Tea All Girls' Day 1 fi fi3ARBARA GAIL BURBANK fl I Butch i I Cutler's Farm Road, Monroe . A XXI Dramatic Club ff 'LP otography Club Chorus V L- A- W- G. A. L. A. . Green and White Revue K .O l QE M I I ll!! RONALD MARSHALL I r I I ' R , BURDE A I URMYSQ Ronnie i l 9 Spru reet 2310 Park Avenue px an W fe Revue National Honor Society . A. W. Varsity Football Spring Co ert Interclass Sports A Cappell Choir H. R. Pres. J H. R. Sec. French Club Soph. Mot ers' Tea Athletic Delegate Music Clu Debating Club . Sr. H. R. P es. Chess Team taff Newtonians H Yearbook Green and White Revue 4, X .Q 0, A ? CLASS OF 1956 'ASSICQZEQEGIQ so M g, X11 X , ,-1- W ur '- f ,A lv' ev . ,fish 'X THOMA, R TBURKE flu l QGL 6' 59? f 7 .M f 'Tom Cg'1'Gi'HNf Y . 1. ,, fr V , , fl' . S mst... 1 Q H t res fn g1 s P I , ALA! r J jv..0'6al li DEANNE EVELYN BUSSOLOTTI uDeen 787 Norman Street Library Squad O. B. S. All Girls' Day Chorus Sr. Mothers' Tea Christmas Assembly LAURA ANN CAMPBELL Laurie Fan Hill Road, Monroe H. R. Pres. Sec. j r. Classical League Sec. G. A. L. A. Ushers' Guild Journalism Club Scholarship-Leadership A Cappella Choir Debating Club Sr. Play MAMIE LOUISE CAMPBELL Meme 367 Beechwood Avenue L. A. W. All Girls' Day LORETTA MARIE CARANICA :ILOIJQ 259 Laurel Avenue Voice Business Staff Chorus All Girls' Day Pres. Make-up Squad Yearbook Staff Interclass Sports 67 Place, i Athleffgglgielegrat 1 if Sqgnic Artisgfjl A Cappella ' C I ww JAY LINTON CARLEY l!BugSyU 166 Pearsall Place Newtonians Green and White Revue A Cappella Choir Music Club Tennis Team CHARLOTTE ANN CARLSON lfcharii 45 Cottage Street, Trumbull F. N. A. Aeronautics Club Yearbook Staff Chorus All Girls' Day Sports Night L. A. W. Sr. Mothers' Tea Sr. Red Cross Delegate REID MBCDOWELL CARPENTER Reid 213 Ellsworth Street Christmas Assembly Spring Concert Green and White Revue A Cappella Choir Orchestra Band Varsity Basketball Tennis Team Athletic Delegate Baseball Team i SALLY ANNE CARPENTER Usa!!! 227 Ellsworth Street Chorus Spring Concert A Cappella Choir Music Club Athletic Delegate All Girls' Day Sr. Mothers' Tea Homemakers' Club 'Z H CLASS CDF 1956 'ASSICK HIGH SCHOOL SANDRA GRACE CASE nsandyn 22 Elberta Avenue, Trumbull L. A. W. 0. B. S. DI NA GE GI A NNA I ZR je, fffViii:.Q4i' Xl 380 yrtle ,une Chorus C I W ' Scholarship-Leaders ip Ushers' Guild , Ph t h b 0. afaiap Y 1 Lfgwioj Jr. H. R. V-Pres. L. A. W. All Girls' Day Jr. Mothers' Tea Make-up Squad A WILLIAM LIVINGSTON CHANTLAND, II 4 ffwillll 274 Balmforth Street Varsity Tennis Basketball Manager Athletic Delegate . Interclass Basketball Spanish.Club, . Soph. Delegate Band Chorus Dramatic Club HARRY JOHN CHASE rcHarryr: 759 State Street Aeronautics Club BARBARA MARIE CIMELUS Barb 1075 Hancock Avenue Make-up Squad Library Squad D. A. R. Award F. N. A. FRANCES CAROL CIVITELLI Fran Route 1 11, Monroe Scholarship-Leadership Chorus J r. H. R. Pres. Ushers' Guild V-Pres. Student Council O. B. S. National Honor Society L. A. W. All Girls' Day Sr. Mothers' Tea ROZANNE COHEN Ronnie 309 McKinley Avenue Debating Club , F. T. A. LJ' ,b Soph. H. R. Pres. J ,.-' 'JH Student Council ,U lei! , A Jr. Mothers' Tea ' A .A Yearbook Staff . , 4-' Sr. Mothers' Tea 'L ' J D A f All Girls' Day U . . Dramatic Club c ' . ji Chorus K J L 1 vw 5 'J I ' i . If 'EI J! NM l fn AN 1 Z rx A 1 X 622,43 RQ , Txflllmbull Sr. Moth ' Tea U Voice B si ess Staff Dramatic C ub MARY LOU COLLINS HLOUU 666 Courtland Avenue Dramatic Club F. N. A. . French Club Sr. Mothers' Tea Jr. H. R. Treas. All Girls' Day CHARLES HILL COLLISON uDuckyn 2354 North Avenue Interclass Basketball Newtonians CLASS CDF 1956 'ASSICK I-IIG-I-I SCZIEICDOL ELAINE MARY COUTHEN FRED RALPH COLORADO Elaine Mangus 215 Taylor ry 57 Poplar Street CTIOFUS kid L. A. W. 'C' ,, French Club Choir - of ls C N RD if Laurel Avenue L Zllv J . . R. Delegate Photography Club Make-up Squad All Girls' Day SONJ A SYLVIA CORNELL Sonnie 33 Melrose Avenue Newtonians Orchestra G. A. L. A. Sr. Mothers' Tea Debating Club Green and White Revue Spring Concert Inter-Class Sports Music CM? ' f . J P17 - ' VERONICA lr F74 All Gigiiig - ' O, , ,LJ Music CIMJLDQQ , fvgjjlxv' JAMES EDWARD CRABTREE Jimmie 2369 Fairfield Avenue Aviation Club Debating Club Inter-Class Basketball JU?1'1'lg ezrlLENJgfRo4qB - if .ffo'aa3f ' an 'if RD 1 Webb on u1'r ' ff .,,, fi ffm M , -, .X .ffl hee?le,a dE?:X U li by w. ,lf Li frary Squard CogKi?TirL4,. Jrjk S.. e ag61gfvf5' ff?-g'f'5 All Girls' Dam' I, ,1-f lnter-Class 1 A5 F. T. A. PH if BARBAFX ANNC ' govs E EEENKASFLL 'HJCROWLE Q'Xk CosiQ1?LK QT I' HG ,N 'l ' ,vi Ave e ,X U J 339 Pqar, rAvyi'1Q9qJ1 1 A l . . My , fi .ff Ln .ff 1 fifclirl 'mi Pho: CL 2.R.T A118553 ai fm. Q 11 if if if Vw Lntxrc als' Ports FAH SPO- Nifty J lb , XJ .vf-A' ALBERTA COUTHEN uBertn 215 Taylor Drive Library Squad Sec. O. B. S. Voice Literary Staff Voice Business Staff L. A. W. Sr. Mothers' Tea H. R. Pres. Student Council ' Chorus Make-up Squad F. N. A. JOYCE CAROL CSIZMAR r- Ilsizzyil . 64 Lewis Stre XX CLASS CDF' 1956 'ASSICK HICE'rI-I SCHOOL GABOR CSOSZOR Gabor 228 Harbor Avenue Safety Club CATHERINE JOSEPHINE CULLEN Cathie 93 Plymouth Avenue, Trumbull Library Squad L. A. W. Sr. Mothers' Tea All Girls' Day L AJKOWSKI 6 P ck Q3 30 i Road, Trumbull Sqfi Y Q1 A X PRISCILLA HATTIE DAILEY Perce 35 Durando Place Spring Concert Dramatic Club F. N. A. Chorus Sr. Mothers' Tea MARGARET RITA DANOWSKI upegn 174 Pine Street Dramatic Club O. B. S. All Girls' Day Sr. H. R. Treas. L. A. W. Sr. Mothers' Tea MARCIA LOU DAVIS 1cMartyn 49 Pleasant Avenue, Trumbull Band National Honor Society Scholarship-Leadership Ushers' Guild O. B. S. Soph. H. R. Treas. Sr. H. R. Pres. All Girls' Day Soph. Mothers' Tea L. A. W. GAIL MARGARET DEAN Shorty 1234 Iranistan Avenue H. R. Treas. Red Cross Delegate Library Squad Voice Business Staff CAROL LOU DECHAMPS Frenchy 977 Wood Avenue Chorus Dramatic Club Debating Club H. R. V-Pres. WARREN GLEN DQFRANK lrwarn . 47 Killian Avenue, Trumbull French Club Photography Club ff : L-s. ll' ' , P -' ' i l. . - ' ids' ' A ' A enox Av ue f J. V. sketball , Athletic D ate Inter-Cl s Sp WW 1 73 Rocky Hill Road, Trumbull , , F' ' ,V I p ,tt ,,-U, edges Q1Tit195e 'Aqgij I ' I-:L .cz-Ioor.. to A J ff' aw W . uwgiu j ITA RosE D1STASI .,A,, Scholarship-Leadership Jr. Delegate Dramatic Club All Girls' Day Sr. H. R. Secretary Chorus L. A. W. Journalism Club Jr. Mothers' Tea JOAN NANCY DeMATTIA Jeanie 32 Waldorf Avenue Chorus Photography Club All Girls' Day Make-up Squad Safety Club Sr. Mothers' Tea Inter-Class Sports L. A. W. IRENE ANN DEVAN HIFEHBH 126 Savoy Street 0. B. S. G. A. L. A. L. A. W. Dramatic Club All Girls' Day L 4 . I WY U VIRGINIA DiLE 'J qfiLouN ,I olony S et rs' 1 ss e n Club 5 4 as earboo S aff pring Concert Sr. Mothers' Tea , Debating Club EVELYN MARY DISCEPOLO nEVen 185 Taylor Drive Chorus Journalism Club Music Club Library Squad Debating Club Photography Club Dramatic Club All Girls' Day 360 Wade Street F. N. A. Sr. Delegate Dramatic Club Safety Club Delegate EDITH CAROLYN DIXON KfEdieU 323 Booth Hill Road Trumbull Chorus F. N. A. L. A. W. All Girls' Day Christmas Assembly WILLARD HAROLD DOSS Big Will 12 Lee Avenue Varsity Football Varsity Basketball Tennis Team A Cappella Choir Pres. All State Choir Debating Club Dramatic Club Soph. H. R. Pres. Spring Play JOSEPH RICHAR DRALUS J Kilo JI, KJ Wheeler R09 roe Sr. H. R. Deleg Lt J r. H. R. Dele Scenic Artists Safer Voice rt Yearb k L. A. X Voice r Staff J ournali C JOHN PETER DuBAC Flash 1200 Iranistan Avenue Chess Club Safety Club 'af K. r , I-..-32 CLASS CDF 1958 'ASSICJK I-IIC3-I-I SCIEICDCL QGMN .7 av I K' JVVROBERT KENNETH EKSTROM DWYE Lyn uDu 6Par Avenue O B S ss'ck tudent League Chorus -fl XP'3EV6TLY pl E RT ENGELHARD W' . I evn ' ' M65 Brewster Street ram tjc Club Ad157Q3s' ylg C-hxb Us e eiis ' ui d Voice Literary Staff Voice Business Staff THOMAS FRANCIS ECKENRODE uEckn 574 Birmingham Street Safety Club Green and White Revue Stamp Club BRUCE CLARK EDDY Drummer 52 john Street, Trumbull Band Orchestra Yearbook Staff H. R. Treas. Athletic Delegate Inter-Class Basketball Green and White Rewie Sr. Delegate Debating Club BARBARA ANN EIDE Bobbie 12 Paulina Place, Trumbullx Library Squad Debating Club F. T. A. Safety Club Ushers' Guild L. A. W. Sr. Mothers' Tea Faculty Tea LU CLASS CDF 1956 'ASSICK I-IIC3-IEI SCHOOL HILDEGARDE LOUISE FEUCHT GEORGE CHRISTY FATSY HiIdie HG ,, 2610 Reservoir Avenue eofge Trumbull 390 Wood Avenue A Cappella Choir Chorus All Sports' Nite Inter-Class Sports Music Club Green and White Revue JOAN BARBARA FAVREAU joanie 1 10 Forestview Road H. R. Pres. Debating Club Soph. Mothers' Tea All Girls' Day French Club Scholarship-Leadership Dramatic Club Student Council Inter-Class Sports H. R. Deleg f SA 'LC 1 lu biktreet G. A. L. A. Ushers' Guild National Honor Society A Cappella Choir German Club Debating Club Yearbook Staff Soph. 8a Jr. Mothers' Teas Voice Business StaE Dramatic Club Scholarship-Leadership ELAINE REVA FINEBERG Elaine 100 Lorraine Street Chorus German Club Debating Club All Girls' Da Yearbook Staff Sr. H, R. Sec. Chemistry Research Club Sr. Mothers' Tea Dramatic Club J r. H. R. Sec. MARILYN FISCHER rrlwarrr ' 85 Lenox Avenue Student Council J r. 8n Sr. H. R. Pres. Debating Club 1 ' Dramatic Club 4 MXQXUSYYCFS' Guild 'l Baton Twirlers L. A. W. ' Inter-Class Sports Sr. Mothers' Tea All Girls' Day Sports' Nite BETTY ANN FAZEKAS V uBetn Col mbi !tQet U Mother DP a nter Cl port xj Che ea er ' Md y e p Squa s Clu K U ww .ff ,Li?iEZ,,,.i,,,... 'Y GEOR E MATTHEW FEDOR George 307 Cottage Street Photography Club Stamp Club Chorus Choir Christmas Assembly Spring Concert Green and White Revue Yearbook Staff J r. Classical League F. T. A. Voice Business Staff Library Squad Sr. Mothers' Tea RONALD EUGENE FITZSIMONS Fitz-Chive 434 Lafayette Street J V Football Varsity Football ournalism Club Basketball Team Choir Inter-Class Sports Sports' Nite A Cappella Choir EVELYN FLAX ffEvielY 705 West Taft Avenue Editor-in-Chief, Yearbook H. R. Pres. Student Council Sec. National Honor Society V-Pres. Spring Concert J r. Classical League Ushers' Guild Chorus Debating Club Scholarship-Leadership il Ili P CLASS CDF 1956 'ASSICK I-IIG-IEEE SCSI-ICDCDL MIRIAM ELLEN FLYNN X llMimi7P 111 Hawthorne Street G. A. L. A. F. N. A. Dramatic Club A Cappella Choir Chorus French Club Yearbook Staff Sr. Mothers' Tea Spring Concert Jr. Red Cross CAROLE J EAN FOEHRENBACI-I ncaren 1146 Capitol Avenue Chorus German Club L. A. W. All Girls' Day Spring Concert 2... ' RRY ARTHUR A AP . E wff Mfg M Ll. U1Ql3,f..PjVl4-IiORCIER f Ui Q f f5g??19yI I I 5 bran! re t Stratford WH gan . 11 ,1r.Afh1eiiiig ete t sr. Athleiic'l?yl te J. v. Football Varsity Football Inter-Class Sports Safety Club MARGARET ANN FREESE l!PeggyU 41 Mountford Street Sr. Co-Dir of Social Activities Jr. Class V. Pres. Soph. Class Sec. Dramatic Club Soph., J r., Sr. Mothers' Teas F. N. A. Choir Inter-Class Sports Yearbook Staff Debating Club ROBERT MILES FRENCH Frenchy 639 Courtland Avenue Inter-Class Basketball IRENE ANNE FRESSOLA lllll 33 Leighton Road, Trumbull J r. Asst. Head Ushers' Guild Library Squad Co-Dir. O. B. S. J r. Mothers' Tea Chorus D. A. R. Award ARLENE FRANCES FULLER at MAF, D cad' rum ull 77 Clinton Avenue Reclegitoss at L' A' W' CHARLOTTE CAROL GAY Charlotte 69 Atlantic Street L. A. W. Red Cross Delegate Photography Club EILEEN MARY GAY III!! 4226 Madison Avenue Long Hill L. A. W. Library Squad H. R. Sec. Sr. Mothers' Tea sl CLASS CF' 1956 'ASSICK HIC3-H SCHOOL af Eadie 415 Main Street ,All Girls' Day Library Squad F. N. A. Safety Club L. A. W. Sr. Mothers' Tea Photography Club JOAN MARGARET GILBERT joanie 39 Bailey Street, Trumbull G. A. L, A. Voice Business Staff F. N. A. All Girls' Day Inter-Class Sports Dramatic Club Jr. Fashion Show CHARLES HASTINGS GINAND ' harIie 64 7 Mai eet, Trumbull xStu 8 eil J t ll Team X olag i -L adership iw. JXMES GLEZA 325 pruce Street XV Qh3...l J. . Football Varsity Football Inter-Class Sports Safety Club EN LICIA llDagl W Av e . P . X Us rs' Gui d , O. . S. S olarship-Le ership Chorus F. T. A. Dramatic Club H. R. Sec. All Girls' Day BLANCA IRIS GONZALEZ EDITH HESTER GIBSON , , 'Blanche ' 927 Howard Avenue F. N. A. Chorus All Girls' Day H. R. Delegate Jr. Red Cross Soph. Mothers' Tea Journalism Club Spanish Club Sr. Mothers' Tea L. A. W. JAMES RENOLD GOMPERTS slim., 143 Maplewood Avenue Football Stage Crew Athletic Delegate H. R. Delegate Basketball Inter-Class Sports lk. l WALTER SCOTQSBRDON 0 ll l ky!! 40 Str Q 5 J. V. Bas all Varsity B tbal XX Athletic 1 g National ie Tennis Team f. 5 1 H. R. V-Pres. yt. ' , J. V. Footbal ' - Inter-Class Baslte ball , Safety Club 'ff CAROL CONSTANC GOULA Care 64 Highland Avenue Ushers' Guild O. B. S. H. R. Pres. H. R. V-Pres. H. R. Sec. Chorus L. A. W. Make-up Squad Student Council Photography Club JOSEPH GRACE ff dy!! 'llsid enue, Trumbull as 1 H Del s F b . . -' te H. R. V-P - . Inter-Class f - tball X fi CLASS 0 1 'Sei 7 ASSICK HIGH son:-Ioor.. . r ' of if M? to W 1 ..! mf' gj ,f .3 0-5151141 IR sri GRAZIANI Lf fi! Y' OJ 83 Harb r f ew Avenue F. H. R. sec. X X! .1 BOBBY EUGENE GREENSTEIN uB0bn 44 Lenox Avenue Scholarship-Leadership Student Council Spring Play Senior Play Yearbook Staff H. R. Pres. Dramatic Club Photography Club Debating Club H. R. Delegate Interclass Sports MARGARET ANN . HABORAK Upeggyll 266 Hancock Avenue 0. B. S. Dramatic Club L. A. W. Interclass Sports H. R. Sec. All Girls' Day MARILYN AUGUSTA HAHN H annie 747 Daniels Farm Road Trumbull F. N. A. V-Pres. German Club Junior Red Cross G. A. L. A. Sports Night Sr. Mothers' Tea Interclass Sports All Girls' Day STUART NEIL HAISLEY ustun Wheeler Road, Monroe J r. H. R. V-Pres. Safety Club Athletic Delegate Christmas Assembly Interclass Basketball Sports Night Newtonians LEONARD MAX GROB H ,, ROSALIE HALL Lenny fl ll 195 Cleveland Avenue Rose National Honor Society 165 Taylo' Drive Chess Club L. A. W. Journalism Club Chorus Yearbook Staff Library Squad Debating Club O, B, S, Interclass Basketball junior Classical League A HALLAS FRANK HENRY n -, GUILLEMETTE, JR. A 1 1 HGHU D 68 a Avenue 60 Stonehouse Road, Trumbull ea book St Voice Business Staff French Club Library Squad Make-up Squad Sr. Mothers' Tea L. A. W. WILLIAM THOMAS HANLEY . nBiHu 274 Spruce Street J r. H. R. Delegate J r. Classical League Band Debating Club , v - r K rf' 1: 15' 'T fl. .Q - ln. ' xv '. sg' J . f,' 'A' H-416931, 'f al.-.': '3 .-. 4 XAN0' 1 Xi L 4, ttyl' CLASS OF 1958 'ASSICJK HIC3'-H SCSI-ICJCDL New 22. FRANCOISE MICHELLE HARRIMAN HF-ran!! Webb Circle, Monroe F. N. A. French Club Sec. Photography Club All Girls' Day Sr. Mothers' Tea SANDRA HELENE HARTMAN usandyn RD if-' 1, Monroe F. T. A. French Club G. A. L. A. Debating Club Music Club Sr. Mothers' Tea A Cappella Choir H. R. Treasurer Ushers' Guild Dramatic Club THOMAS RICHARD HEARD Heard Rt. 111, Monroe Road Monroe Bassick Student League BRUCE CARRINGTON HENRY Bruce 27 Flat Rock Road, Easton Debating Club Chem. Research Club H. R. V-Pres. Latin Classical League M , , f-lam fl 160 Dxxziim Street MICHAEL PETER HERMAN UMikeU 382 Iranistan Avenue French Club Chess Club Aeronautics Club Newtonians Debating Club Chem. Research Club Baseball Team GAIL PATRICIA HICKMAN ' Gail 6352 Main Street, Trumbull Soph. H. R. Treas. Soph. Mothers' Tea F. N. A. Treas. French Club H. R. President Co-Captain All Girls' Day J r. H. R. Treasurer Debating Club STEPHEN OSCAR HIRSCH Steve 147 Osborne Street German Club Stage Crew WAYNE FRED HOLDING Wayne 724 Hancock Avenue J r. H. R. Delegate HAROLD EDWARD gmzap 43 Eval n French Club Choir J C ss Newtonians - thers Photography Club 2 y Chemistry Research Club tx Senior Play ety Club Debating Club Spring Play Spring Concert I gf O 1 r L 2 f jk -' gh, xirifw' pf N .I . 'I ' l I I' ,N A. f f National Honor Society ' ' J ' 5 sa , r ' la I 91 ri ' :cd i 1 V Al ' ls' 1 ' 'c lu ' U L g X .I CLASS CDF 1956 'ASSICK HIC3-H SCHOOL JANET HOWDEN ll-lan!! 75 Fox Street 0. B. S. L. A. W. Chorus Red Cross D legate Sr. Mothere Tea L f Xkgpgsxj L ROBERT JOHN HULFORD Hermit N 337 Park Avenue Athletic Delegate HELEN MARY JAKAB Helen 1 D nver enue .B.f i ay qua ear o tafl 'WW cCIub r. Mothers' Tea Christmas Assembly ALFRED PETER JANUSKA HAP! 494 Colorado Avenue Safety Club Debating Club NANO 'R ' A Q X ' WALT GE GE J F140 X IA HERIN T , .7 ,, K U RIES . A g u Ssierl I SDC, k 8 F 5 'N , a 'ty a eb fl , 2 urc oad, Tr bull 2 arslty Ba e V.f 1 Dram ti lub J' V' Bask t I Y A be Aero uri cxub Inf f P 'ts Gt Im la Pom Nu u tetic Schola S cle y l g legsg Srf . R. Delegate R' ross Athletic Delegate French mClu N Debatiriifp ug? N RIE JENSEN CAROL JEAN HURD rRedn ucarn X121 , ottage Street N R. F. D. ifl, Monroe mx Eu Gil, , y 5 O. B. S. , op '. . R,, egate Library Squad S9 ,' tile GH N I Sr. Mothers' Tea B ck' el 0 Interclass Sports II: A8365 ad S All G' l ' D ' ' ' S ay Photography Club X Make-up Squad . ELAINE SHARON JACOBS Elaine 1253 Norman Street Sec. of Cheerleaders Treas. G. A. L. A. Soph. H. R. Secretary Dramatic Club jr. H. R. Delegate Debating Club Mothers' Teas F. T. A. Yearbook Staff Sr. H. R. Secretary 9 L2 .2439 ecffwfffbfer .V NORMAN WALTER JOHANSON IKNorm!l . R. F. D. ifl, Fan Hill Road Monroe Aeronautics Club OF 1958 HIGH SCHOOL CATHERINE ANN l JOHNSON l --C...,v 1 29 Seaview Terrace 1 Jr. Fashion Show Sr. Mothers' Tea All Girls' Day Interclass Sports Dottie 100 Taylor Drive Sr. H. R. V-Pres. Safety Club DOROTHY LEE JOHNSON p0p1 t FREDERIC MUSGRAVE JOHNSON Fritz 35 Hillside Avenue, Trumbull H. R. Treasurer h H. R. Delegate Athletic Delegate Aeronautics Club HOWARD FRANCIS JOHNSON Howie 1231 Howard Avenue Athletic Delegate H. R. Delegate ROBERT KENNETH JOHNSON crBobl1 387 Iranistan Avenue Stamp Club Photography Club H. R. Treasurer Safety Club L. A. W. RITA MARLENE JULIANO llReetD Box 151 Strobel Road Trumbull Dramatic Club F. T. A. Junior Red Cross All Girls' Day J r. Fashion Show L. A. W. Chorus Music Club SYLVIA VICT RIA J O. B. S. L. A. . - Dra ic Club rus letic Delegate . R. Treasurer Senior Play , All Girls' Day ' pring Concert 1 ' r. Mothers' Tea JUDITH ARLENE KATZ Hjudyil 1806 North Avenue F. T. A. Spring Concert Chorus Christmas Assembly G. A. L. A. Sr. Mothers' Tea Safety Club Debating Club Sports Night J r. Red Cross Delegate RICHARD NORMAN KAUFMAN Rickey 414 Jackson Avenue Debating Club French Club Voice Business Staff JOSEPH RONALD KELLER nsonnyu 461 Pine Street Bassick Student League Photography C HQ' X x' 'I W HELEN KENDI NE :cMa1g: ' 301 Osborne Street f L. A. W! Sr. Mothers' Tea All Girls' Day Make-up Squad CARL ERNEST KILLIAN Carl 144 Killian Avenue, Trumbull H. R. V-Pres. Junior Classical League Varsity Basketball i Jr. H. R. Delegate Chorus Interclass Sports Debating Club BRIDGET Kinsey Lewis Street Capta' R. Pres. Club JULIE ANN KLAFSTAD ujulieu Box 700, Route 2, Trumbull G. A. L. A. H. R. V-Pres. Debating Club Yearbook Staff Business Staff Choir Scholarship-Leadership Interclass Sports Soph. Mothers' Tea KEVIN MICHAEL KLANSKY Clem 412 Columbi treet Athletic De ate Interclass Sp Intermur l S Q5 ggi .x i . X' NANCY HELEN KLUPACS Nance 605 Pine Street Bassick Student League JOY MARIE KOCHISS Iljoyousll R. F. D. 113, Banks Road Easton A Cappella Choir German Club G. A. L. A. Chorus Sr. Mothers' Tea Interclass Sports Spring Concert All Girls' Day ALICE JEAN KOHUT HAI!! 5093 Main Street, Trumbull J r. Red Cross L. A. W. Dramatic Club Spring Play Jr. Delegate Sr. Delegate Soph. Mothers' Tea Chess Club All Girls' Day Sports Night JOHN ROBERT KOLETAR ulackn 80 Craig Lane, Trumbull Bassick Student League I' J OLAN MA GARET WM S lljo 3 o tlan B estra . Mothers' e Stamn Club Photograph ub L. A. W. All Girls' Day Fir! 'D M CLASS CDF' 1956 'ASSICK HIGH SCHOOL ROBERT JAMES KOVACS H'BobIl 8 Montgomery Street L. A. W. JUDITH IRMA KOZMA lfjudyll 134 Monroe Street Soph. Mothers' Tea H. R. Sec. Jr. Fashion Show All Girls' Day Dramatic Club Co-Director F. T. A. Interclass Sports Sr. Mothers' Tea Pep Club WILLIAM LAGOJA HBHIH 301 Bostwick Avenue Stamp Club Photography Club Stage Crew Safety Club ANTHO Y JO EPH L I M7 urban Av di I Varf ty F otb a aphy l I class . 0 n I .. ORD SE LEY JAMES BIRKERY LEENEY Pudgy 53 Wilson Street Bassick Student League MARILYN RUTH LEIPNER Mimi 500 Cleveland Avenue Associate Editor Bassick Voice A Cappella Choir , Ushers' Guild G. A. L. A. Junior Classical League Debating Club Mothers' Teas Green and White Revue Sr. H. R. Treas. Spring Concert LILLIAN VIVIAN LENART fKLi1H Route 111, Monroe French Club G. A. L. A. Debating Club Library Squad Yearbook Staff Jr. H. R. Sec. Sr. Mothers' Tea All Girls' Day Interclass Sports BETTY ANN LENGEL Bet Bato Twirler 'T J I ec ry ograp De ting Club Interclass Spo PAUL CA LE GER C rf' ll ,J A V Z of M 532 Gregory St eet A . Ld 1 7 XM .,. 5' Cl . all Sr. a debt! A L 6A 'I ' - 'S 5 . J. F u 5,57 .' 'C ' b E P f A R. ,X r s X. f' ' H X LaROS ! IICHHII O SV I 55 7Ueet I a sit ot tial ' M x Va ity Int Cla s t ll KQFJEDIS SL Athletic elega e Soph. . . e ate Chess lu ', - Liberace Box 688, R. F. D. H2 Trumbull Band Orchestra Choir All-State Choir Music Club Interclass Soorts Green and White Revue Jr. H. R. Delegate Sr. H. R. Delegate CLASS OF 19-'56 'ASSICK HIGH SCHOOL ANNE LEVENSON upookn 49 Blackman Place Chorus J r. H. R. Delegate Yearbook Stat? J r. Fashion Show Soph. Mothers' Tea Cheerleader Dramatic Club Debating Club Sr. Mothers' Tea MARY LIKA llMarIY 709 Cleveland Avenue O. B. S. Make-up Squad Voice Business Staff Dramatic Club Sr. Mothers' Tea Photography Club L. A. W. MARGARET ELSIE LINKEWITZ llMaggie!l 4 Rempsen Street, Trumbull German Club Chorus Music Club O. B. S. L. A. W. MYRNA RUTH LIPSCHER Myrna 422 West Avenue Debating Club French Club Photography Club F. T. A. Library Squad Dramatic Club Yearbook Staff All Girls' Day Chorus f 1 MA -V gli! 1 ' nriveyr ll 1 1 '- 1: X ji ssSta 0 : cf 1 - 5 1 ' ' 1 YUS A I oph. f- -' Tea Dramatic Cl .I b Sr. Mothers' ea All Girls' Day EDITH JUNE LOCKE Eadie 45 Seaview Terrace J r. H. R. Sec. O. B. S. L. A. W. Dramatic Club Chorus All Girls' Day Sr. Mothers' Tea KENNETH HOWARD LOGAN Ken Westport Road, Easton L. A. W. A WILLIAM JERRY LOGAN jerry Everett Road, Easton Athletic Delegate Sr. H. R. Delegate J. V. Football HELEN EDITH LoPA'ro Edie R. F. D. 32, Box 766 Tmmbull Advertising Club Safety Club Sr. Mothers' Tea LEONARD JOHN LOSIER Lenny 14 Lesbia Street Bassick Student League CLASS CDF 1958 'ASSICK HIGH SCHOOL si Q MARIE ESTHER MAGDEFRAU Mar 356 Clinton Avenue National Honor Society Ushers' Guild Yearbook Staff G. A. L. A. J r. Mothers' Tea Sr. Class Delegate All Girls' Day Soph. Mothers' Tea F. T. A. Interclass Sports NW ,i rfdp' JUDITH ANN MATUS lfjudyli 950 Old Town Road, Trumbull Safety Club Chorus Jr. H. R. Treas. Interclass Sports Junior Red Cross All Girls' Day F. N. A. Sr. Mothers' Tea V cf fsANFoRD THOMAS , I IAMAILLARD eco ,Yip jdf' usandyu Hind f 1 . I 904 Howard Avenue 166 Alfr Ass. Manager Football H. R. Delegate Stage Crew Interclass Sports NANCY ANN MARSHALL flNanll 65 McAdoo Avenue, Trumbull jr. H. R. Pres. Jr. Head Usher Sr. Head Usher Sr. H. R. Treas. Yearbook Staff junior Red Cross Sr. Mothers' Tea Photography Club V-Pres., . B. S. 3 1 5 Jackson Avenue F. T. A. Dramatic Club jr. H. R. Sec. Sr. H. R. Sec. ELMA LORRAINE MATOSIAN Ellie 56 Buckingham Place Debating Club French Club Voice Business Staff Journalism Club Safety Club Yearbook Staff H. R. Sec. BARBARA DOROTHY 0 .- MARTIN Barbie . ALB R USE u 1. O 4 A rel ourt arsity Foo v. Footb 125 Interclass S li Cay ' VIRGINIA MARIE MERLY Ginny 59 Colony Avenue, Trumbull Soph. H. R. Delegate Sr. H. R. Delegate J r. H. R. Treas. Yearbook Staff Voice Literary Staff Debating Club French Club Soph. Mothers' Tea Dramatic Club Spring Concert KATHARINE MERRITT f:Kathyll 104 Pearsall Place Band Orchestra Debating Club German Club Newtonians Soph., Jr. Mothers' Teas J r. H. R. Treas. Sr. H. R. V-Pres. National Honor Society , I ,, 1' A. . s'T X I ,iff 4 , K '-, CLASS CDF 1956 'ASSICK HIGH SCHOOL ROBERT TUCKER MIDDLEBROOK 417-uckn 6272 Main Street, Trumbull Baseball Athletic Delegate Interclass Basketball French Club A Cappella Choir DOROTHY EILEEN MIKITA Ditto 92 Sanford Place G. A. L. A. Baton Twirler Dramatic Club Photography Club French Club Chorus H. R. Sec. All Girls' Day Interclass Sports Debating Club MARILYN HAZEL MILLER HMM!! Stanley Road, Stepney Make-up Squad Photography Club G. A. L. A. Scenic Artists Library Squad DOROTHY MAE MOODY Dottye 44 White Plains Road Trumbull Student Council Cheerleader G. A. L. A. Glee Club Ushers' Guild H. R. Treas. Chorus FLORENCE MARIE MORRISSEY Marie 815 Briarwood Avenue L. A. W. Dramatic Club F. N. A. All Girls' Day Sr. Mothers' Tea HARRIET INEZ MORRISON Harrie 19 Old Orchard Road, Easton Spring Concert Chorus French Club O. B. S. L. A. W. A11 Girls' Day Dramatic Club Music Club RAYMOND RICHARD MUSANTE ffMoen 149 Lee Avenue J r. Red Cross Delegate Athletic Delegate H. R. Delegate Dramatic Club Student Council Chess Club Photography Club Chemistry Research Club JOSEPH MICHAEL MUSBEK Hjoell Webb Circle, Monroe Safety Club IRWIN HARRIS NABEL Mods 93 Parkway Drive, Trumbull Stamp Club Debating Club French Club , Interclass Sports BARBARA A . HB ien 9,El w d1Av ue na J ' sher ulld . B. S N Jr. ogers' a 1 . Ma - p Sq a Soph . R. Sec. Sc arship-L ad i S or Pla a ic ub r .N .V- re CF 1956 'ASSICK HIGH SCHOOL BEVERLY JOAN NELSON HBBVH Main Street, Stepney French Club Ushers' Guild Debating Club Chemistry Research Club CAROL ANN NERKOWSKI Carrie 665 Burnsford Avenue Ushers' Guild Library Squad O. B. S. Stamp Club Photography Club L. A. W. www? JOSEPH ANTHONY NERKOWSKI HNerkU 33 Henry Street Varsity Baseball HELEN NICOLA Helen 405 Clinton Avenue 0. B. S. Voice Business Stal? Ass. Sr. Head Usher National Honor Society All Girls' Day Jr. H. R. Treas. Sr. H. R. V-Pres. L. A. W. FORTUNATA MARY N1coLET'r1 Tina ' 41 Lakewood Drive, Trumbull English Class Sec. J ANICE HOPE NORSAL Hjanil 1721 Huntington Turnpike Nichols Yearbook Staff Chorus Dramatic Club Spring Concert Interclass Sports V-Pres. Make-up Squad Christmas Assembly V-Pres. Photography Club JUDITH ANNE OHL uludyu 1630 Norman Street Sr. H. R. Treas. Voice Business Staif Chorus Debating Club French Club F. T. A. Sr. Mothers' Tea Yearbook Staff Jr. H. R. Treas. Chemistry Research Club ANASTASIA KATHERINE ORESKI ' A l'Ann 32 Ridge Avenue Treas. Library Squad Stamp Club - O. B. S. L. A. W. Photography Club JOHN FRANCIS O'SULLIVAN johnny-O 791 Lafayette Street Safety Club IA TT cgj' inn ' Q' Y 80 C i o nue C J L. Jr. thers' e Jr. ass De e Fas n Sho Jil ,Q 41 CLASS CF 1956 'ASSICK I-IICBH SCJHCDCDL MARCIA ELIZABETH OWEN Marsh 769 Iranistan Avenue H. R. Treas. Voice Business Staff Chorus Debating Club Yearbook Staff G. A. L. A. All Girls' Day Dramatic Club Christmas Assembly Senior Play MARIA ISABEL PAGAN Ulsail 106 Highland Avenue Voice Business Staff L. A. W. Make-my uad If fl ul Wa I 1 ., . 'Y I I AV N E PAINE V57 1 , Cokey 00' 9 Ocean Place All r s' Day ELIZABETH HELEN PALMER ulgennyn 27 Craig Lane, Trumbull Dramatic Club F. T. A. Music Club Sr. Mothers' Tea All Girls' Day L. A. W. RICHARD WILLIAM PATAKY Dick 49 Pert Street, Trumbull J. V. Football Varsity Football Chess Club Tennis Team Chorus Interclass Sports ANN MARIE PATUZZI 1. Arm., 65 Poplar Street Chorus A Cappella Choir L. A. W. O. B. S. Journalism Club J r. Mothers' Tea Ushers' Guild Music Club W Soph., Jr. Delegate I Yearbook Staff GAIL PATRICIA PAVIA ujeepn I 37 Lake Avenue, Trumbull O. B. S. Jr. Red Cross Soph. H. R. V-Pres. Chorus All Girls' Day L. A. W. Sr. Delegate Spring Concert Sr. Mothers' Tea J r. Fashion Show QUDI QE PENTE Ju?:5 ffz,Q .. E , 7 Wa oad, Trumbullc ' Tk 1 Dramat c C ub O. B. , Jr. C ss elega e Ushers'- L. A. . WT-Li Soph. rs' Te h Te N GAIL ANN PETERSON NGaylI 95 Evelyn Street, Trumbull Sr. Mothers' Tea Photography Club Make-up Squad All Girls' Day L. A. W. H n, vb ME Eolzrgolrn 3- X s X s wrligep ' SJR d I 9XNN,Tru N Chon, s r L. A. . ' Jr. o rs' Tea Interc s Sports All Girls Day Voice Literary Staff IA ,..,fAE,.q yr, I ' A x. 1 CLASS CDF' 1956 'ASSI y NANCYE GAY PETERSON' Nance r 7 Smith Place, Trumbull F. N. A. L. A. W. Make-up Squad Music Club Sr. Mothers' Tea PENELOPE PRIME PILOTTI Upenll 1925 Huntington Turnpike Nichols Soph., Jr., Co.-Dir. Social Activities National Honor Society Scholarship-Leadership Voice Literary Staff Senior Play V-Pres. Dramatic Club Ushers' Guild Yearbook Staff Debating Club French Club - JOAN Wm 'R ci J 6 H. . -P . MMV 8fb0 5 ft C ,167 Eodfe .Qgial l m Cl L e ips' ffliiibcagg er xzass port IW f Jr.Fash'ori1Sh?J,Y6 jr. M ers' Te ALBERT POLITANO HAI!! 98 Park Avenue Ext., Trumbull Bassick Student League CAROLE CLAIRE POOLE flcarll R. F. D. ifl, Stevenson Road Monroe H. R. Treas. Library Squad F. N. A. Interclass Sports Debating! Club All Girls' Day L. A. W. Chemistry Research Club Dramatic Club if MW' JL? 709 Court Street D. A. R. All Girls' Stamp Club Red Athletic Yearbook Library Squad Sr. Mothers' Tea Choms BARBARA JEAN PRUCINSKY Perm CH'- I-I 738 Maplewood fiivenue Advertising Club L. A. W. All Girls' Day Dramatic Club Safety Club MARILEE ANN PRUSACZYK ,Teen 416 Spmce Street L. A. W. Voice Business Staff I - AR4' ' ' hi 7' 5, i 510 Marina Village Bassick Student League Shir! U14 Af ,252 HRL Q 'Iv Oi ' atA A quad e si ff el' ' I 1' 'ri N Vl ,G . jajgy I' W il l LL 1 CLASS CDF' 1958 'ASSICK HIGH SCHOOL J UDITH ANNE RANDALL Little Judy 6336 Main Street, Long Hill G. A. L. A. Pres. Sr. H. R. Delegate Cheerleader A Cappella Choir Jr. Classical League Dramatic Club Yearbook Staff Soph. Mothers' Tea 1 -A Sr. Mothers' Tea ,fX' .1 4 I 1. All Girls' Day MICHAEL JOHN REPKO Mike R. F. D. if-'2, Box 263 Madison Avenue, Long Hill Scenic Artists ELIZABETH ANN RICHTER BeHy 118 Andover Street Aeronautics Club All Girls' Day L. A. W. GERALDINE ANN RICHTER llGeI-ry!! 45 Rocky Hill Road, Trumbull Ushers' Guild O. B. S. L. A. W. Photography Club SHERWOOD HAROLD ROBINSON flRobU 2608 North Avenue Yearbook Staff Safety Club AGRIPPINO JOSEPH ROMANO nfoeu 36 Jetland Place Interclass Basketball Band Orchestra Mgr. Baseball Team Debating Club Treas. Debating Club RUTH ANN RUBY Ruthie 70 Hawthorne Street H. R. Sec. H. R. Pres. Sr. Delegate Student Council Chorus Yearbook Staff German Club Soph. Mothers' Tea Sr. Mothers' Tea Spring Concert J. RAE s-K 00 Bo ic fifjlffiij . L. A. W. ' Sr. Mothers' ROBERT JOHN RUTKAUSKAS uB0bn 297 Poplar Street Safety Club ARTHUR JOHN RUTZEN IIAHII 71 Sims Street German Club Red Cross Delegate li CLASS CDF' 1956 'ASSICK HIGH SCHOOL L. A. W. H. R. V-Pres. , Soph. H. R. S . Make-up Squad All Girls' Day I RONNIE RALPH SARACINO HKiplP 123 Strobel Road, Trumbull Aeronautics Club BEATRICE ANN SCHARF Bobbie 665 West Taft Avenue Voice Business Staff J r. H. R. Sec. Yearbook Staff Debating Club Sr. Mothers' Tea Soph. Mothers' Tea Prom Committee HOWARD WILLIAM SCHARF Howie 665 West Taft Avenue Band Aeronautics Club Athletic Delegate JOSEPH EDWIN SCHULER Frank 76 Sherman Avenue, Trumbull Bassick Student League MAXINE BRENDA SCHWARTZ Max 514 Cleveland Avenue E SABITSKY Punks Railr Aven F. T. A. Dramatic Club Chorus Yearbook Staff Make-up Squad Debating Club Safety Club 5 Sr. Mothers' Tea VAL R V Girls ALBERT JOHN SEKELSKY, JR. ll-lack!! 712 Maplewood Avenue Sr. Class Treas. Co-Director Social Activities National Honor Society Scholarship-Leadership Jr. Classical League Soph. H. R. Pres. RICHARD F. SENGER lfDick!l 303 Maplewood Avenue Jr. Red Cross Interclass Sports PHILI SERLIN 1 e land ! . Cla Treas. R. Pres. Pres. Jr. Clas 'cal L gue Sr. Dele e National L! iety Scholarship - dership Tennis Ma National A hletic Society Yearbook Staff Debating Club X -slr T I I P .W , ,Y-H V- -I - v - N gl CLASS CDF' 19 ASSICK HIGH SCHOOL HN InterclassS t Photogra h Cub G' 4 ff . 1 , :ISO n I gig- Avenue I ll S P Athlgetic De ega e MARGARET MARIE SMITH Margo Marina Village Bldg. 12, Apt. 212 Stamp Clu L. A. W. Scen1cNArt1s J A W if 67 , A 1 rj i f .X 1 1 X fp ' A U 'A Lf A 1511556 T ANNA SHEA JOSEQSYLSQERICE 3 ' Bright Eyes ..Duken 408 Maplewood Avenue 839 Beechwood Avenue L- A- W- L. A. W. A A Q 'WX i r X SHIFF MARJORIE JEAN SNYDER lx f5J ' Marge O 255 ,, Sl ' so windy Ridge, Trumbull Chorus H. R. Sec. L4 Sr. Delegate National Honor Sd iety Scholarship-Leadership Ushers' Guild Sec. Debating Club Yearbook Staff Soph. and Sr. Mothers' Teas Chorus N 7 I-I R Tr as I GLADYS RUTH SHORROCK Glad 412 Shelton Road, Nichols Sec. National Honor Society Yearbook Staff Chorus Ushers' Guild Dramatic Club Scholarship-Leadership F. N. A. Sr. H. R. Pres. French Club Sr. Mothers' Tea ROSALIE ELEANOR SIMEK HROIJ 157 Fox Road, Trumbull Yearbook Staff Debating Club 4, Christmas Assembly All Girls' Day French Club Interclass Sports Make-up Squad Safety Club Yearbook Staff Spring Concert Sr. Mothers' Tea JOSEPH SOBOTKA Liti i 2 Joe 100 Henry Street Band Chorus All-State Choir A Cappella Choir Orchestra Soph. Class Delegate Sr. H. R. V-Pres. Interclass Sports LUCIA VERONICA SPIGAROLO Lucy 1745 Norman Street Ext. L. A. W. O. B. S. Library Business Staff O CLASS OF 1956 'ASSICK HIGH SCHOOL HAROLD RICHARD SPRANDEL u4Harry1: Westport Road, Easton Varsity Football SHERRIL ANN SPROVIERO Sherry 1 Street Club Girls' Green Sports SOPHIE STANIULIS HDD!!! 1365 Sylvan Avenue Spring Concert Chorus L. A. W. All Girls' Day Dramatic Club Make-up Squad Interclass Sports Sr. Mothers' Tea JANE ANN STANNE ujanen 3 Lakewood Drive, Trumb Soph. Mothers' Tea Yearbook Staff Pre. F. T. A. G. A. L. A. Chorus All Girls' Day Sports Night Sr. Mothers' Tea JUDITH HONOR STARBARD ujudyu 47 Louis Street, Long Hill Spring Concert Dramatic Club French Club All Girls' Day G. A. L. A. Chorus A Cappella Choir Christmas Assembly Music Club Interclass Sports WILLIAM LASZLO STRABORNY Will 65 Colorado Avenue Track Cross Country Sports Club ' JOHN REID SWANSON Swanny 66 Burnham Street Soph. H. R. Pres. Jr. H. R. V-Pres. Interclass Basketball National Athletic Society Student Council Tennis Club Chess Club Dramatic Club RICHARD EUGENE TAKACS Tack 29 Waldorf Avenue -l 1 rs'ty ootba J. . g Ci-,iib - eronautics Clu f Art Staff ' Dramatic League K Tennis Club Interclass Basketball Chess Club ROSEMARY DOLORES TANCREDI lKRoeH 1473 Park Avenue Scholarship-Leadership Soph. H. R. Secretary Chemistry Research Club Yearbook Staff ' A Cappella Choir Chorus Music Club Library Squad Mothers' Teas Spring Concerts JOAN ELIZABETH TAS SINARO It-Ioan!! 43 Jetland Street Ushers' Guild O. B. S. J r. Red Cross Sr. H. R. Delegate Soph. Mothers' Tea L. A. W. Interclass Sports CLASS CDF' 1956 'ASSICK I-IICEEEEII SCJHCDCDL ,,L'L.5,g,.' ' 4, 1 z .L.f f '4 j 1 -. V, -'f M... if F aelli 1 ww 1 ll 1' 'FQ 'i g' 7,31 . - 1 '1' V. f.... Q ' .1'-QP, 'F 5 N uv 'W lg Y i CLAIRE LOIS TASSINARY 141-sassy: 685 Beechwood Avenue Library Squad A Cappella Choir Chorus Music Club Spring Concert Christmas Assembly Interclass Sports All-State Choir Sr. Mothers' Tea Soph. Mothers' Tea GEORGE KARL TREGGER Son 94 Killian Avenue, Trumbull German Club ANNE ROSE TREMBECZ I ELEANOR JOAN TAYLOR Anne ? Jeanie 518 Marina Villag Downs Road, Stevenson L- A- W- Make-up Squad L. A. W. All Girls' Day Interclass Sports Sr. Mothers' Tea Music Club Sr. Mothers' Tea All Girls' Day CAROL EVANGELINE WIL Carol LIAM ARTHUR TREW TI-HELEN 458 Clinton Avenue 5Pik9,' A Cappella Choir 192 Main Street gf-cipejira G. A. L. A. gffgestra All Girls' Day J r. Mothers' Day Chess Club Dramatic Club All-State Choir I t Green and White Revue 1' ELEANOR JOAN TOMER W . . Ez .X ggllif lxf'3,lilJ 'X 1 Whitney Avenue, Trumbull 1 ELXQQE Debating Club JW v1.31 WR gl, N , xp F. T. A. ly ,Qin xy- it lm ,,? L. A. W. . tv Stn ,, V x G. A. L. A. ' --It 31, x I.: Interclass Sports Chorus f Milf- xr Q '4 X All Girls' Da Photograp C' fx lj r Y Photography Club Chemistry Research Club Li rar Squa ,lg , Make-up Squad - .' . Q . soph. H. R. Delegate K -. Gilt it , I RITA MARY TURCOTTE STEPHEN ARTHUR TOTH IlReet!l , Steve 1195 Norman Street 24 Danube Court Dramatic Club French Club Ushers' Guild Debating Club Treas. Library Squad J. V. Basketball Make-up Squad Varsity Basketball 0, B, S, Soph. Delegate D. A. R. Award Interclass Basketball yea,-book Staff . Sr. Mothers' Tea . Kp Q, , 1. ' N l u CLASS CDF' 1956 'ASSICK I-IIG-I-I SCHOOL 702 Marina Village Sr. Mothers' Tea J r. Red Cross Delegate Chorus O. B. S. L. A. W. Make-up Squad Library Squad All Girls' Day JOHN KENNETH TVARDZIK IIT. V.I! 71 Bryant Street Stage Crew ELEANOR MARGARET VAN KOVICS NEI!! Morehouse Road, Easton O. B. S. V-Pres. Library Squad Soph. Mothers' Tea D. A. R. Award Scholarship-Leadership H. R. Delegate ANN LYVONNE WADE Annie 1379 Wordin Avenue F. N. A. Chorus All Girls' Day Sr. Mothers' Tea G. A. L. A. BERNICE EVELYN WAKELEY uBunnyu 1075 Hancock Avenue L. A. W. Library Squad Make-up Squad DIANE LOUISE TURNER JAMES HENRY WALKER Din nlinunyn 82 Arcadia Avenue Christmas Assembly Spring Concert A Cappella Choir French Club Green and White Revue Debating Club Chorus Music Club LAHOMA OSBORN WARDEN flLeeU 3 Civkin Drive, Nichols L. A. W. All Girls' Day Interclass Sports NICHOLAS WASILIEV Dwarf 243 Atlantic Street Bassick Student League BRENDA B. WEINGER Hgrenll 202 Horace Street German Club Chorus Soph. Mothers' Tea Yearbook Staif Debating Club Dramatic Club Sr. Mothers' Tea JOY HELEN WEISGERBER ujoyu Meadowview Terrace, Stepney Captain Baton Twirlers F. T. A. Debating Club Yearbook StaE Voice Business Stal? A J r. Mothers' Tea Green and White Revue Chorus Interclass Sports All Girls' Day 1: . 2' CLASS CDF 1956 'ASSICK I-IIG-I-I SCIHICDCDL JOHN JOSEPH WELLNER rrnukebi 98 Princeton Street Bassick Student League SUZANNE ALICE WELLS asudsn 123 Fern Circle, Trumbull Student Council Voice Business Staff Chorus A Cappella Choir Jr. Classical League G. A. L. A. All Girls' Day Soph. H. R. Treas. H. R. Pres. Sr. Mothers' Tea 4 - I I I MARJORIE ANNETTE I . , I WESTMAN l' ' . '::Margerr 85 Cottage Street Photography Club Dramatic Club French Club F. N. A. Interclass Sports F. T. A. All Girls' Day Debating Club Chemistry Research Club PHYLLIS MARIE WHITNEY rlphylll 98 Grovers Avenue National Honor Society Scholarship-Leadership Sr. Class Sec. G. A. L. A. Mothers' Teas Ushers' Guild Newtonians Jr. Class Delegate F. T. A. Spring Concert CHARLES WIDLITZ Chuck 367 Jackson Avenue Band French Club Orchestra Debating Club MARTHA ISABELL WILDMAN 11MartyJJ Turkey Roost Road, Monroe L. A. W. MARY JEAN WILSON Jeanie 26 Laurel Street, Trumbull F. N. A. Chorus Make-up Squad Christmas Assembly Spring Concert Yearbook Staff Interclass Sports All Girls' Day Sr. Mothers' Tea JOAN LOUISE WRIGHT IIJOH R. F. D. 1122, Stepney O. B. S. G. A. L. A. Ushers' Guild Chorus Green and White Revue Yearbook Staff H. R. Secretary L. A. W. All Girls' Day RICHARD SMITH WRIGHT Dick 353 Lenox Avenue Soph. Class Pres. Jr. Class Pres. Sr. Class Pres. Football Co-Captain Treas. Choir H. R. Pres. Student Council Nat. Athletic Scholarship Society Chess Club ROLAND DOUGLAS WRIGHT 11Roln 45 Taylor Drive, Apt. 108 Band Chorus A Cappella Choir Photography Club Soph.: Jr.: Sr.g H. R. Treas. Music Club :LU CLASS CDF' 1956 'ASSICK HIS-Ii SCTHCDCJL Soph. H. R. Treas. Sr. Mothers' Tea jr. Red Cross , , All Girls' Day J wwf WMA :.fq5g,I ELEANOR ANN ZACCARIA Athletic Delegate F11 ' . .u HENRY SHANNON YOUD F'e C Y IQ .,Doc,, 1363 Wordin Avenue 90 Clarkson Street glee' Newtonians Voice- Literary Staff Football Manager All GITIS' DHS' Green and White Revue Sr. Mothers' Tea Dramatic Club LEONARD RICHARD ZARGO ANN MARY YRUS ffzargv ffAmy 186 Spruce Street V 't F tb ll 70 Flint Street, Long Hill J-aslpyooffalla V Q Baseball V L' A' W' Basketball ' Interclass Basketball Chess Club Tennis Team H. R. President Stage Crew JOSEPH ZUCKERMAN arloeyu 1590 Norman Street Chess Club Chess Team Debating Club SENIORS WITHOUT PICTURES CARLEEN MEG CARSON 160 Taylor Drive, Apt. 204 JOHN RAYMOND CSEY 85 Ocean Avenue RICHARD ALBERT DeMANCHE 45 Albion Street ARTHUR HERMAN SCI-IIPUL, J R. 69 Burnham Street MARVIN SAMUEL SNOW 1133 Hancock Avenue RONALD ALBERT ULBRICK 154 Canfield Avenue JOHN ARNOLD McINTYRE S. , 206 Judson Place CLASS WILL We, the class of 1956 of Bassick High School, City of Bridgeport, County of Fairfield, State of Connecticut, United States of America, Planet Earth, in the Atomic Age, being of sound mind and body, do hereby bequeath these treasures to the on-coming classes in hope that they will cherish and use them wisely. 1. To Mr. Roth we leave our deepest gratitude for his co-operation in making our years at Bassick enjoyable. 2. To Miss Gallahue we leave our thanks for her untiring efforts in guid- ing us. 3. To Mr. Silverstone we leave hot coffee and doughnuts for the 8:00 a.m. crew. 4. To Miss Lockwood we leave our unfinished lunches, she rang the buzzer too soon. 5. To Miss Costa we leave our warmest appreciation for helping us with our responsibilities during our senior year. 6. To Mrs. Perrini we leave sincere thanks for guiding us during our sophomore and junior years. 7. Hatch Holzer bequeaths his racoon coat to next year's thespian. 8. Nancy Marshall leaves the straps from her white evening gown to Jeri Reid. 9. Witty Paul Czajowski wills his uncompleted book Class Cut-up to some deserving underclassman. 10. Dick Wright wills a new gavel, a book on parliamentary procedure, and a spiked club to next year's patient senior class president. 11. Marge Westman and Joy Weisgerber leave their vast knowledge of physics to no one. They need it all. 12. To Mr. Mayer we leave a blank yearbook to be filled out by the class of 1957. 13. Will Doss bequeaths his left cleat to Marty Solomon. 14. Nancy Kinsella leaves the cheerleaders, so she can cheer up the pa- tients at Saint Vincent's. 15. Jack Sekelsky leaves the empty senior money bags and all his in- formation to next year's senior treasurer. 16. Joe Dralus wills his art talents to an apt artist, Carole Turcey. 17. Charlie Ginand leaves his big shoes to all those with big feet. 18. Karen Gminski wills her' extra height to be equally divided between Mary and Jean Banores. 19. Lenny Grob wills his mastery of procrastination to any poor under- graduate who can function on six hours of sleep per night. 20. Ginny Merly leaves a trail of broken hearts to be mended by Jackie Serlin. 21. Bruce Henry wills his bright red vest to Mel Oppenheim. 22. Anne Trembeczki leaves her warm personality and part of a leftover tuna sandwich that she forgot to eat in lunch. 23. The Senior girls leave a fund to purchase iron stools for the cafeteria, so that in the future, girls won't have to spend so much money for stockings. 24. Elaine Jacobs leaves, taking all her beautiful clothes with her. 25. George Tregger wills his address book to Bob Venman . . . may he use it well. 26. To the Junior Class we leave desks bulging with gum wrappers, blot- ters, ink papers, and other odds and ends. We feel that they are capa- ble of adding to this fine collection. 52 27. Ellen Louise Albright leaves her notes on debating to Miss Cooney for future reference. 28. Valerie Seiler leaves her many tardy slips to next year's early bird. 29. To Miss Cutler we leave Cushwa who learned us much this past year. 30. Bev Nelson wills her worn out French book to Marietta Booth. 31. Bob Gleza leaves the upper atmosphere. 32. Roseanne Brennan leaves her fiery red hair to brighten up the halls of Bassick once the class of '56 has left. 33. We leave a new sophomore class to the senior homeroom teachers, who will then realize how well off they were with us. 34. Myrna Lipscher leaves her ability for catching colds to some junior who needs a good excuse for absences. 35. Elaine Fineberg leaves chemistry . . . now Mr. Davis can pick up all the broken test tubes. 36. Marilyn Miller wills her art work to a future Rembrandt. 37. Bruce Eddy and Bob Kovacs leave their hair because they heard that Marilyn Monroe simply goes wild over bald-headed men. 38. Joanie Gilbert leaves her Roger Ludlowe sweater to a future Ludlowe fan from Bassick. 39. Jane Stanne and Penny Pilotti leave their crowded newsstand in room 104 to some ambitious junior who wants to learn the newspaper busi- ness from the ground up. 40. Corky Gordon leaves the basketball team in good hands. 41. Sandy Hartman wills her book Word Power Made Easy to any student who wants to improve his vocabulary. 42. Frances Civitelli wills herself to Marlon Brando. 43. Carl Killian leaves one bar of soap to Mr. Neary's campaign, Soap for the Boys. 44. Judy Randall leaves her picture on Life to anyone with a hole in his locker. 45: Rosemary Tancredi, Carol Trew, Juanita Beason, Sonja Cornell, and Rosemary Bruno leave their musical talents and Reid Carpenter for future assemblies. 46. Marlene Lisiak leaves her unfinished time tests to a speedy junior. 47. Jerry Brennan and Frank Ayles leave their creative art sets to any juniors who have the ingenuity to create them. 48. Ronny Cohen wills her wonderful week-ends to no one because she enjoys them too much. 49. Maxine Schwartz wills her two remaining bus tickets to a long distance traveler in Bassick. 50. Joe Romano wills his new style elevated shoes to a short junior who wants to look a little taller. 51. Jim Bannon wills his job at the First National to anyone who doesn't like his job at the A and P. 52. Judy Katz, taking a dim view of the Inheritance Tax, has decided to take everything with her. 53. Any other miscellaneous personal possessions, left-overs from rummage sales, souvenirs, class colors, and discarded workbooks are to become the property of next year's freshman class. We, the undersigned, on behalf of the Class of 1956, do hereby set our hand and seal on this first day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred, and fifty-six. -joseph Dralus, Judy Katz, Bev Nelson, Marge Westman 53 .x M 1. Q ,ij L lg 4 X sw N X I ., . N . N i v- X 1 fi: N , ,-A - b 1 , I-,1111lLfK'f1g. k, ,,, 1 ,i '1,J',C4!f,' '5 X 1 ,-1--77 f M V ff f -, 1 I f 1 ' ' K In-V '- ' . '--.,'1'h , ' I X I -.mj X M ,. ,J 1. . , W l I , N I , SENIOR MOTHERS' TEA Seated, l. to' r.: Mary Lika, Ann Levenson, Ann Trem- Nancy Peterson, Beverly Banks, Marcia Owen, Judy beczln, Elaine Fmeberg, Frances Bouras, Mary Lou Crosby, Elaine Jacobs, Alice Kohut, Dorothy Mikita, Collins, Ruth Ruby, Peggy Freese, Nancy Buckhout, Nancy Kinsella, Betty Lengel, Mary Lou DiLeo, Helen Phyllis Whitney. Second Row, l. to r.: Miss Rose Costa, Nancy Marshall, SENIOR MOTHERS' TEA X I I' N ,f - ff 5.1 9' 5 can J airy:-'xzlxij Lopato, Marilyn Fischer, Catherine Cullen, Judy Kozma. One of the most outstanding dates on the social calendar for Bassiclds Senior Class was February 9, 1956. This was the date of the Senior Mothers' Tea. As the many mothers who attended filed into the library, they were greeted by the class advisor, Miss Rose Costa, and some of the officers of the Senior Class, Peggy Freese, Nancy Buckhout, and Phillis Whitney. Peggy Freese acted as Mistress of Ceremonies. The theme of this year's tea was St. Valen- tine's Day, and the mothers were appropri- ately pinned with heart-shaped tags upon which were written their names. The guests were entertained by some of the talented members of the Senior Class. The tea was a great success, and much of the credit goes to Alice Kohut, chairman of the checkroom committee, Phillis Whitney, chairman of the decorations committee, and Marcia Owen, chairman of the refreshment committee. SENIOR PLAY Left to Right: Nancy Buckhout, Reid Carpenter, Penny Judy Randall, Barbara Nastu, Harold Holzer, Bob G t ' Pilotti, Bill Angliss, Laura Campbell, Newell Bishop, This year, Bassick's Senior Play, Time Out for Ginger, was a comedy hit presented on December 2, 1955. The story concerned a fourteen year old tomboy, portrayed by Judy Randall, and her confused parents played by Harold Holzer and Barbara Nastu. Penny Pilotti and Nancy Buckhout were her disap- proving sisters, and Reid Carpenter played the part of the high school hero. Laura Camp- bell did a wonderful job as the witty and sarcastic maid and Bob Greenstein scored as the high school principal. Newell Bishop registered as Ginger's studious beau, and Bill Angliss played the part of the bank president with authority. This year's play was one of the most suc- cessful ever. This could not have been possible without the hard work of all those who as- sisted in many ways toward the production of the play. Much of the credit goes to Miss Mae McNulty, director, and to Mrs. Rosemarie Barone, who excelled as stand-in director when Miss McNulty became ill be- fore she had completed her fine job as director of the play. SENIOR PLAY 1 ,X 5,1 1 Z, a k Q F21 Q' Wd ? ' gn ' ' 1 'J' . -5 ull lwhjilfw' f , i '2 1 .'. ,Lili 1.1. iv-' ' ga .- -p-ii - , ,M A 'vi 5 ,4e- - , F' 1 2 . ' 5 :ig I I f .. Hu 'V RL 11:1 .f iw.- Q92-,111 N .ff Ein mv. :FXTJF Eg I IQ QM, 'J 'v-Tzrjlizi '11 159: 1 JY' O H. rfiilv ' ' k .. A .m'1 me. -'. ,. my-,xr , fl, ,, ,ff -E.. ' --nf . I A 1. if ' J Y I -'-vb Ti H 2 QI wb aux .wx K . J EV, in I of . Ev' 1 , 5 T A'-Liga 2.5251 li Afe'v'5Qf1g 1' I4Sf!2'F'a? ' :, . ,th -9-- Y, r, 7, ,,1 mari N exif' , .NVJQV 1' Nj, W , ff w ff I qi- 'FL NI N , , 1. .' .x N14 X CLASS TRIP Ng, X , Vu -I' '44-3 'v1? f' 'Jv'f?'Q 'it A U. H ff, Au: v j x l'f' V x -E f inn s',.. V311 , -,.,.--1' ' - I'-'Llp -U .:v, E, rliivqa A, 'H' UM, ,.x 1 V 1 ' '-rA1,LJ , ,t , ' YA I 'V . QNLQ, 1 J' ,h vj rv , ,ML : W ,Dyk IHDJNW lg ...,s...-,. , 1 I. in Q --1 5 K 1. , M xg X- 2 ,. Kf-xg Q Yu - , , ' ' 'P 5 .Q ' as E . : ,,. V vdn, hu - -,f-.- , f 1 wr -. K 3 5, X , vmlvb 1 V -- r ,A ,,, 4' , ' 1 i ' , , -: ' , ,1 W 1 . f b 1V E ' U A 0 I 5 Q If I :xiii up 5 1 ' 1 ' ba, . H, ,X H 9 f, ' Q3 . L ,,', ,.,l,,-LT.. . fq:,f,2.,' .1 'A V' A I REUNION PACT We, the Class of 1956, with the past three years of wonderful companionship and learning behind us, are now ready to leave Bassick and high school days to face the future and what it may bring. Although we do not know what awaits us, we solemnly promise that in five years we will meet to renew old friendships, relive our high school memo- ries, and relate the experiences and adventures of the intervening five years. We, the members of the Class of 1956, promise to fulfill the terms of this pact. Authors: Nancy Jane Beardsley Catherine Johnson Oyficersz Richard Wright Nancy Buckhout Phyllis Whitney jack Sekelsky Margaret Freese Theodore Andre 61 Look cover by Joseph Dralus, Jr. activities INDEX A Capella Choir ............... ., Aeronautics Club ,...., Athletic Delegates ..... Band ......,............. Chorus ...,....A F. N. A. ,.,...... . French Club ....,......,... F. T. A. ........................, . In and About Bassick ,.4., Junior Classical League ...... Junior Red Cross ..,.......... Library Squad .A......e Make-up Squad ............ Music Club ........,................. National Honor Society ....., Newtonians ...i........,,,........ O. B. S. ....,.......... . Orchestra ......,..,..... Photography Club ........ Scenic Artists ,..,.,............. Scholarship-Leadership ..,..... Stage Crew ...........,,.......... Stamp and Coin Club .,........ Student Council .....,.,..,....... U. S. History Debating Club Ushers' Guild ....,....,............ Voice Business Staff .,.... Voice Literary Staff ...... Yearbook Staff .i..,..... .Ldpk Inside This 9 m 'wmv-Q' ' Hn,-E Q A-',f-Q,-1-2' ,i ' 1 ' xx Lf Xi' . ' XX Who is the t ' Bvzssickk mastermind behind extra-curricular actidties? . , f 1 Ar . Jw---9 1 1-' .....,v V N 64 .-im. Wet.. ---..W --M,.,.,,.--,-.. s 'rg JUNIOR RED CROSS First Row, l. to r.: Lydia Flaws, Barbara Franko, Carol Purcell, Alice Kohut, Pat Bray, Jane Gasper, Marlene Smith, Frances Bouras, Judy Matus, Janet Howden, Pat Schipul, Kay Ann Mesaros. Second Row, l. to r.: Judy Jackson, Rita Hary, Shelia Gruse, Barbara King, Carol Miller, Johnathan Adams, Connie Gallo, Judy Weinschenk, Shirley Rainer, Louise Ross, Blanche Gonzales, Phyllis Mannoni, Miss Sylvia Kursman. Third Row, l. to r.: Sandra Lindquist, Georgia Poulos, Pat Donnelly, Jean Scott, Rosemary Sullivan, William Denton, Robert Shemeth, Harry Lindberg, James Pav- liscak, Suzanne Kasnick, Pauline Dernago, Bonnie Teller, Nancy Sanborne, Martha Reno. Composed of one,student from each home room, the members' of the Junior Red Cross, known as the Red Cross Delegates, held regular meetings throughout the year to plan their pro- gram. Under the direction of Miss Sylvia Kursman, the delegates conducted a membership drive and collected 55110.53 from Bassick students. Sixteen rooms were enrolled 100'X:, and of these, room 110 had the high total of 54.70. The pro- ceeds were turned over to the National Red Cross to be used Where the money was most needed. Bassick's Red Cross Delegates .also enter- tained and sent gifts to residents at Margaret Ford Cottage, Hillside Home, and other organi- zations in the Bridgeport area. This year's chairman, Jane Gasper, was as- sisted by two leaders from each Hoor. This group consisted of Carol Pursell, Kay Ann Mesaros, Margaret Shea, Barbara King, Marlene Smith, Barbara Kofoed, Susanne Kasnick, and Barbara Franko. JUNIOR RED CROSS STAGE CREW Left to Right: Luther Niper, Robert Balsted, James DeManche, Richard Schwartz, Howard Wakely, Mr Gomperts, Norman Barnum, John Tvardzik, Richard Warren L. Brown. STAGE CREW ii W? l Under the direction of Mr. Warren L. Brown, the stage crew does a wonderful job of helping Bassick's stage productions to become the suc- cess that they always prove to be. If you were to look behind the scenes at our Christmas Assemblies, the Senior or Spring Plays, or at the Green and White Revue, you would be sure to End this group of ten members hard at work doing their best to help keep the productions running smoothly. Besides building and setting up the scenery for our plays, the members of the stage crew also set up and remove chairs on the stage for the speakers. This often earns them jovial ap- plause. They are called on for various audio- visual aids throughout the year, such as operat- ing the projectors for classroom and assembly movies. The work of the foremen, Richard De- Manche and Robert Balstad, and the other members of the group is well appreciated by the members of the class, as they know that it would be impossible to get along without the help of the stage crew. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA First Row, l. to r.: Patricia Tyler, Sharon Chase, Bar- bara Martin, Jean Mesaric, Eileen Bjorken, Jane Stanne, Kathy Grant, Monica Gibson, Sharon Kaplan, Ilona Patuzzi, Judy Katz. Second Row, 1. to r.:Bernice Whelan, Eleanor Tomer, Bessie Hallas, Betsy Hennessey, Gail Abitz, Helen Britt, Nancy. Salling, Penny Palmer, Judy Emanuelson, Linda Terry, Lucille Hopkins, Selma Yusko, Sandy Edquest, Judy Rubin, Judy Andrews. Third Row,,l. to r.: Marie Magdefrau, Shirley Rainer, FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA W. :aug .- f' W . ! Q l . I X! I 66 Anna Giblin, Sharon Frank, Elaine Jacobs, Alice Kohut, Julliette Bethea, Nancy Ann Stevenson, Mary Ann Orto, Rozanne Cohen, Nancy Nash, Judy Miller, Judy Ohl, Judy Crosby, Carol Trew. Fourth Row, l. to r.: Veronica Battey, Evelyn Dobieski, Patricia Schipul, Mary Ann Szidor, Marge Westman, Carole Raffel, Jeanette Kachele, Mary Ann Fox, Kay- Ann Mesaros, Greta Johnson, Joy Weisgerber, Diane Bonvicini, Linda Berkowitz, Sandra Sessler, Marilyn Fischer, Phyllis Whitney, Joan Rastas. Under the supervision of Miss Mary Jane Gallahue, Dean of Girls, students who are in- terested in teaching meet monthly to discuss information concerning the preparation and qualifications for entering the profession. At the meetings the group often has guest speakers, including students and teachers from teachers' colleges in the area, who give the members an idea of what teaching and teacher training is like. Sometimes the members have the oppor- tunity to visit one of the colleges. They also visit near-by elementary schools and observe teach- ing methods. The Future Teachers of America annually sponsor a cake sale and a spring tea to which future teachers from other schools are invited. This year the officers are: president, Jane Stanneg vice-president, Kathleen' Grant, secre- tary, Monica Gibson, treasurer, Eileen Bjorkeng and co-directors of social activities, Barbara Martin and Jean Mesaric. SCENIC ARTISTS First Row, l. to r.: Steve Hirsch, Bruce Carley, Frank Second Row, l. to r.: Paul Dudra, Jerry Brennan, Al Ayles, Joseph Dralus, Burghardt, Mr. Henry Walsh. Many of Bassick's dramatic productions would not be the success they are without the talents and effort of the Scenic Artists. Mr. Henry E. Walsh, head of Bassick's Art Depart- ment, selects and supervises this group of Bas- sick's best artists. The members of this group spend many long hours during school time and after school to produce the best sets possible for Bassick's productions. They never come out on stage for their well deserved bow, but their work is highly applauded by the other students at Bassick. For such a small group, they have a big job to do, but they always come through with excellent sets. Those who have been Scenic Artists for three years are Frank Ayles, Bruce Carley, and Joseph Dralus, Jr., and two years of service have been given by Jerry Brennan and Steve Hirsch. This past year has found two new members, Al Burghardt and Paul Dudra, giving their best to produce fine scenery for Bassick's stage productions. 67 SCENIC ARTISTS ,, I I: .,1 72 af 55 , .,. .1rfg1'1gf . 1 f ,r 2.42 EJ? if f 'TN K J 'xx , My X . u- - r 1 - . .I ff fl X ,JM Q i it l ,ef 'X X - 49 'J' ' : .fi X 1. cs ,sag i PJ 'af iff if i Y'Ig 1 -5 1 x -f gg: x . V Wi GP' av A x s N EV q xufsw Nj 'I STAMP AND COIN CLUB ' , First Row, l. to r.: Phillip Whitney, Robert Johnson, Nabel, Marlene Smith, Sandra Archer, Raymond Mer- Robert Fedor, William Lagoja, Frank Resnick. son, Roger Previis, Mr. Sebestyen. Second Row, l. to r.: Charles Kenny, Carl Pabst, Irwin STAMP AND COIN CLUB Although the Stamp and Coin Club has been in existence for only four years, it has become one of Bassick's most active organizations. The members of this group have a special interest in new as well as old stamps and coins and meet twice a month to discuss them. Mr. Louis Sebestyn, the advisor to the club, conducted several trips throughout the year to places of special interest to the students. The group visited the Peabody Museum in New Haven, the Yale Art Gallery, the WNHC-TV station, and the local post office. Such activities as these have inspired many students to begin their own stamp and coin collections. This club has cer- tainly achieved its objective, which is to further the knowledge of its members in the fields of philately and numismatics. This year the officers were: president, Robert Fedorg vice-president, William Lagojag treasurer, Marleen Smith, and secretary, Sandy Archer. 69 AERONAUTICS CLUB First Row, l. to r.: Art Schipul, Susie Ault, Florence Brake, Stephen Rescsanski, Bob Rescsanski, Ronnie Farber, Carol Wall, Norman johnson. Saracino. Second Row, l. to r.: John Gripp, Donald Rose, Roger Under the guidance of Mr. Frank Ham, the Aeronautics Club of Bassick has turned out al- most seventy-five pilots in its fifteen years of existence. This year the group began early in the fall laying the groundwork for learning how to fly. In these classes, the members learned such things as the use of the radio and other instru- ments in a plane. On Monday afternoons, wea- ther permitting, this group travels to Danbury airport to carry out the most exciting part of its activities--the actual flying. The members must be eager to Hy and willing to work because the art of flying requires much practice. By the end of the year those members who have com- pleted the necessary work will be ready for their pilot's test and may receive their licenses. 70 AERONAUTICS CLUB - Nix I ' N-N4 ,K 5 .xx 4-1' .wc ,.f-fgffhrf -eggs F X r Q 4 v 5 'S' Hg iv' are sti ff I F f' Q Lf' Il lux A og.,-Q' '-ff, lx S E11 wffg: cr? , i -i iiri gs ' ' s F , t Ll x X ' 1 'N K :lim X ff 'X 5' in x H, jg., 5' .,X.,Xx XX AX , NK, i X.- 3 . -f P - 'i-if -li 1 .1 . mf DRAMATIC CLUB First Row, l. to r.: Jane Coyne, Jean Banores, Ellen Cullen, Arlene Gajnos, Elaine Plukas, Rosalie Corarito, Joan Flynn, Kathy Grant, Katherine Buckley, Mary Banores, Judy Randall, Connie Gallo, Paula Pavko, Margaret Sarrell, Pat Brennan. Second Row, l. to r.: Elinor Veres, Nancy Shearer, Carol Roder, Irene Anderson, Barbara Buchla, Doris Whitney, Grace Ober, Paul Antell, Harold Holzer, Barbara Nastu, Bob Greenstein, John Armstead, Elaine Hubiska, Nancy Sailing, Susanne Kasnich, Marie Rysicjko, Anita Kin- sella, Dorothy Mikita, Jean Scott. Third Row, l. to r.: Joan Mosey, Priscilla Horvath, June Solomon, Carole Pursell, Kay-Ann Mesaros, Nancy Buck- hout, Joan Carley, Judy Kozma, Jean Mesaric, Ruth Peterson, Harriet Morrison, Peggy Freese, Karen Nelson, Carole Poole, Theresa Bartosinski, Mary Ann Fox, Irene Brake, Donna Bmno, Linda Berkowitz. Fourth Row, l. to r.: Ellen Louise Albright, Penny Pil- otti, Barbara Martin, Betty Lengel, Dolores Gondor, Helen Bosch, Valerie Seiler, Alice Kohut, Anita DiStasi, Betty Ann Fazekas, Sherril Sproviero, Beverly Eckart, Gay Knowles, Eileen Crowley, Myrna Lipscher, Marcia Owen, Gladys Shorrock, Rita Juliano, Franny Nash. Fifth Row, l. to r.: Barbara Blaze, Carole Cassano, Sue Colman, Catherine Siconolfi, Arlene Fazelcas, Mar- garet Fasco, Judy Egelhord, Mary Lou Collins, Dorothy Stanuilis, Nancy Scarpetti, Vivian Nespoli, Adrienne DiStasi, Rochelle Goldman, Sandra Holding, -Ann John- son, Arlene Vaisil, Rita Bernard. The Dramatic Club of Bassick High School, DRAMATIC CLUB under the direction of Miss Mae McNulty, is one of our most popular extra-curricular groups. The group meets every other Thursday through- ,1-r'w-Slfft V out the year to discuss and to plan the plays which it produces. . 45 , Through hard work the members develop not Q' r,. r If , J .it fat .J N PN? 1 -ry .Q-K , ,J ln only their dramatic abilities, but also their poise, stage-presence, and Voice-control. Because of the A large membership of this organization, only l .1 I -' those who show great promise of success are ' chosen by Miss McNulty to perform in the l plays. 7-T Both the Senior Play, Time Out for Ginger, and the Spring Play, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay, were very successful comedies pro- duced this year. As a finale to their wonderful year, the Dra- '-- matic Club gave the performers from the two plays a cast party. 71 VOICE LITERARY STAFF First Row, l. to r.: Penny Pilotti, Katherine Buckley, Marilyn Leipner, Stephanie Pastor, Dianne Ruscoe, Second Row, l. to r.: Florence Farber, Ann Marie VOICE LITERARY STAFF J ,, 6 984 If, I 'Gif E Patuzzi, Newell Bishop, Marvin Snow, Art Schipul, Joseph Dralus, Alberta Couthen. The tough job of gathering and printing everything that is fit to print falls into the able hands of the Voice Literary Staff. Selected from members of the Journalism Club on the basis of their outstanding ability, the staff has many problems to overcome throughout the year, but always does a Wonderful job. Under the direc- tion of Mr. Bernard Siller, they must not only create ideas to interest their readers, but must also organize an attractive, readable, and pro- voking edition in time to meet their deadline. Everything they write must be proof-read dig up gossip, interview teachers and students, and be able to iill in Where news is lacking. The officers for 1956 are Arthur Schipul, ed1tor-in-chief, Marilyn Leipner, associate edi- to ' and Diane Ruscoe, assistant editor. ff 01 MJ Q f fl . 6 f '12 Q. I JN L. , I Y I i S06 T I' before it may be set up for print. They must ' mg li Gena? . WSW M Hfzlfbl ,, BAND First Row, l. ot r.: Carl Johnson, Nancy Gombas, James Caserta, Mildred Smith, Al Lipscher, Ray Merson, Bar- bara Eckhaus, Phyllis Carpenter, Dick Freeman, Jolan Kovacs. Second Row, l. to r.: Gail Bayers, Kathy Merritt, Wil- liam Angliss, Donald Takacs, Kenneth Stockman, Ste- phen Rescsanski, Robert Hunter, Mel Oppenheim, Myron Warshaw, Marcia Lou Davis, Steve Csuka. The Bassick High School Band is an organi- zation well known to all Bassickites. This group plays at many of the assemblies throughout the year and provides entertainment at school func- tions, such as the Spring Concert. The band, in their green and grey uniforms, is always present at all of Bassick's football games, enthusiasti- cally cheering the team on. Under the direction of Mr. Stephen Gaspar, the members of this group receive individual instrumental instruction as well as instruction in unison work. Besides playing pop tunes, the band also plays many of the favorite old melo- dies. This year's drum major was Allen Lipscher. The sectional leaders were drums, Bruce Eddy, saxophones and clarinets, Mel Oppenheimg trumpets, Don Roseg trombones, Timmy Klineg tubas, Vincent Yurksaitisg and baritones, Judy Stumpf. Third Row, l. to r.: Seby Smith, Russell Stockman, Earl Cooper, Danny Sagarin, Sam Provenzano, Bill Serlin, Roland Wright, Jack Kolesar, Judy Stumpf, Lynne Christiansen, Arlene Demirjian, Paul Borgrnan. Fourth Row, 1. to r.: Adrian Perachio, Paul Leninger, Dan Bergman, Alton Crabtree, Brad Erickson, Bnice Eddy, William Thielen, Howland Foster, William Wicks, Tim Kish, Tim Kline, Donald Rose, Vincent Yurksaitis. BAND f f' JUNIOR JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE First Row, l. to r.: Howland Foster, Peter Rehl, Kath- erine Buckley, Philip Serlin, Laura Campbell, Bill Harris, joel Karp, Bob Venman. Second Row, 1. to r.: Mel Oppenheim, Phyllis Whitney, Barbara Kofoed, James Caserta, Nancy Gombas, Peggy Gillanders, Diane Bonvcini, Myron Warshaw, Roger The Junior Classical League is under the Campolucci, Evelyn Flax, Miss Nonie Brennan. Third Row, l. to r.: Newell Bishop, Jean Mesaric, Ken- neth O'Brien, Richard Malko, Monroe Kohn, Adrian Perachio, Leonard Grob, Michael Curri, Robert Moran, Harold Walsh. direction of Miss Nonie Brennan and is com- posed of students of third and fourth year Latin who work together throughout the year to help various charitable organizations. The club is affiliated with the National Junior Classical League. This year the group donated clothing and shoes to the needy people in the mountains of Kentucky. Two of the many outstanding social functions which this group enjoys throughout the year were their annual picnic and their ice- skating party. The group also finds time to read the history of Rome and learn about the classi- cal culture and philosophy. This increases their interest in Latin literature. The officers of the League for 1955-'56 are Philip Serlin, presidentg and Laura Campbell, secretaryg chosen from fourth year members. Katherine Buckley, vice-presidentg and William Harris, treasurerg were chosen from third year members. CLASSICAL LEAGUE Romw Bom QUE'C ', MMI A In A M N1 -3 fx ' 4 1 I A . I . if 211- - A QW! , ii NATIONAL First Row, l. to r.: Judy Shiff, Newell Bishop, Gladys Shorrock, jack Sekelsky, Evelyn Flax, Phil Serlin. Second Row, I. to r,: Helen Nicola, Phyllis Whitney, Penny Pilotti, Hildegarde Feucht, Kathy Merritt, Marie NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ah ff an I I . ' 'V if I , iffy l U11 a-' ' HONOR SOCIETY Magdefrau, Barbara Nastu. Third Row, l. to r.: Frances Civitelli, Ronald Burde, Harold Holzer, Leonard Grob, Marcia Lou Davis. The Bassick Chapter of the National Honor Society is one of the most valuable and certainly one of the most exclusive organizations in the school. To become a member of the society, a student must receive f1IFSt honors by the third marking period and must show that he is out- standing in extra-curricular activities as well. Induction into this society is one of the highest achievements a student can attain. With the election of officers completed, the society found itself to have a fine group of hard- working leaders. Jack Sekelsky was elected presidentg and, assisted by the other officers- Evelyn Flax, vice-presidentg Newell Bishop, treasurerg Gladys Shorrock, secretaryg and Phil Serlin and Judy Shiff, co-directors of social ac- tivities-the group had a very successful year. 75 76 FUTURE NURSES First Row, l. to r.: Mary Banores, Betty Iles, Ann Horvath, Arlene Anderson, Mary Ann Januskas, Bar- bara Hellman, Shirley Veccherelli, Judy Zwerdling, Edith Blumenthal, Barbara Caserta, Sheila Kroos, Blanca Gonzales, Jean Banores. Second Row, l. to r.: Eleanor Stevens, Betty Trotter, Marie Christiano, Priscilla Dailey, Jean Gilbert, Judy Engelhard, Kay Ann Mesaros, Beverly Bachey, Elaine Audley, Mary Stocklein, Carole Poole, Ann Wade, Mar- ilyn Hahn, Frances Bouras, Jean Gail Olson, Miriam Flynn. Third Row, I. to r.: Joy Weisgerber, Ilona Fazekas, Nancy Gombas, Cecelia Masaitis, Maureen Lattin, Grace Perry, Edna Seaman, Judy Elliott, Anita DiStasi, Anita FUTURE NURSES Kinsella, Ann Westman, Rozanne Sweedo, Anne Tomaja, Sally Jacobs, Mary Kane, Janet Dennis. Fourth Row, l. to r.: Eleanor Veres, Junita Beason, Charlotte Carlson, Ellen Albright, Suzanne Dailey, Pat Bucci, Gladys Shorrock, Dorothy Lattin, Sarah Lebovics, Ann Marie Hira, Carole Turcey, Nancy Sullivan, Esther Johnson, Jean Homa, Nancy Peterson, Pat Benson, Ethel Laczko. Fifth Row, l. to r.: Lydia Flaws, Marilyn Gavin, Fran- cois Harriman, Mildred Smith, Patricia Bray, Elaine Almassy, Mary Lou Collins, Ruth Peterson, Azora Wil- helmy, Peggy Freese, Emily Beresnysk, Judy Triber, Ann Garrity, Emily Allen, Janet Fatibene, Carol Wall. The Future Nurses of America is composed of girls who plan to be nurses, X-ray technicians, physical therapists, and similar medically-in- volved professions after graduation from high school. At the monthly meetings Ellen Louise Albright presides, Grace Perry is vice-president, Anita Kinsella is secretary, Peggy Freese is treasurer, and Anita DiStasi is social director. They meet under the direction of Miss Olive Donnelly, Bassick's nurse, to discuss Various phases of the nursing and medical professions. During these interesting meetings they also talk over their personal plans for the' future. This year the members enjoyed lectures given by registered nurses and tours of both Bridgeport and Saint Vincent's Hospitals. The club spon- sored a food sale in December and one in April. As the school year came to an end, this lively group climaxed its activities with a picnic at Lake Quassapaug. STUDENT COUNCIL First Row, l. to r.: Jacqueline Coburn, Ruth Urbas, Gloria Vallco, Newell Bishop, Frances Civitelli, Charles Ginand, Evelyn Flax, Selma Yusko, Arlene Gajnos, Marcia Lou Davis. Second Row, l. to r.: Mr. Earl W. Brown, Pat Bucci, Jeri Wenlcert, Gladys Shorrock, Barbara Buchla, Mar- garet Figlar, Gail Hickman, Mary Ann Orto, Katherine The Student Council is an important group to both the faculty and students at Bassick. With the guidance of Mr. Earl Brown, the group, composed of the presidents from each of the home rooms, meets monthly to discuss problems or suggestions brought up by classmates in home room discussions. The officers for 1955-'56, who did a wonder- ful job, were Charles Ginand, president, Frances Civitelli, vice-president, Newell Bishop, treas- urerg and Evelyn Flax, secretary. One of the first activities of the Council this year was to make programs for our Thanks- giving Day game. Later in the year, a very suc- cessful danceswas held for all Bassick students. At their meetings this year, the Council dis- cussed the reaction of the students toward the code of good sportsmanship and their feelings toward a bill to restrict teen-age driving after sunset. The Council, the officers, and their ad- visor did a wonderful job, and their work is greatly appreciated by the other members of the class. Madsen, Ellen Louise Albright, Nancy Salling, Betty Fray. Third Row, l. to r.: Carol Dechamps, Nan Byrd, Bill Harris, Peter Rehl, Samuel Provenzano, Joel Karp, Lee Bakunin, Roger Campolucci, Carl johnson, Laura Camp- bell, Marilyn Fischer, Linda Berkowitz. STUDENT COUNCIL ,xi he -. . 'A FE-.. is gl X ' ii-,X xi-PM x-E NNN., im ei xi fa-wir ,, f xl F,- f W7 Milli A Al a m we 'f iw Qaaml lm- J cr- we x, fy sf 4. f 1 2 'Wx-wr w,,4 'J 'fl 'I '!7'7 ' I- lu., 3- . T e - K D -Ag T I . '. X '-, - ,-,, 'N ww 1, ,X '. . it I Wu . 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' . -- lm-1:-',., - . . - v..4-,.-.,...1.- 'N-' ' , . iii- , , , .. ,. ,. ,,- First Row, l. to r.: Ann Oreski, Barbara Altieri, Frances Civitelli, Nancy Marshall, Elaine Boscaini, Linda Ek- strom, Marcia Lou Davis, joan Tassinaro, Mary Lika. Second Row, l. to r.: Sandra Case, Peggy Danowski, Helen Nicola, Carol Goula, Carol Hurd, Geraldine Rich- ter, Ann Maire Patuzzi, Barbara Nastu, Peggy Haborak, Rosalie Hall, Diana Chala, Lucy Spigarolo. Third Row, 1. to r.: Edith Locke, Sylvia June, Janet The Order of Bassick Secretaries, O.B.S. I'IlO1'C COII1- Howden, Deanne Bussolotti, Helen Jakab, Ann Akoury, Harriet Morrison, Eleanor Van Kovics, Nancy Bama, Diane Turner, Frances Bouras, Carole Foehrenbach, Al- berta Couthen. Fourth Row, l. to r.: Judy Pente, Carol Nerkowski, Marlene Lisiak, Rita Turcotte, Joan Wright, RoseMarie Bruno, Irene Devan, Margaret Linkewitz, Gail Pavia. ORDER OF monly known as the O.B.S., is an organization whose membership is limited to girls retarial course who have an average eighty-five in shorthand and typing. in the last half of the junior year or in the sec- BASSICK SECRETARIES of at least Only girls those who are already seniors are eligible for membership. Once a student is accepted as a member, she must go through an initiation in which she is dressed in an unusual costume and made to walk in that attire throughout a normal day. The club sponsored many activities this year including a dinner at the Log Cabin and several cake sales. J' I t 5 Ax N. 4.. v -I. - N ,,..- The club is under the direction of Miss Flora Neubauerg and this year's officers were: presi- dent, Elaine Boscainig vice-president, Nancy Marshall, secretary, Linda Ekstromg treasurer, Marcia Lou Davisg and director of social activi- ties, Frances Civitelli. 78 . Q . SCHOLAR First Row, l. to r.: Joan Flynn, Laura Campbell, Phyllis Whitney, Barbara Nastu, Lynn Sabo, Barbara Buchla, June Gomberg, Judy Hill, Irene Anderson, Evelyn Flax, Katherine Buckley. Second Row l to r Mar Hall ud Shiff Penn - -1 y J y . y Pilotti, Steplianie Pastor, Peggy Freese, Karen Gminslci, SCHOLARSHIP - LEADERSHIP lv M 1 'bys F 1- 5 1 6 x 0 'S' Hn 911+ 'TIVQS , is ilu! 24924 f N xl, ! 551 X -r S Q'.9 SHIP-LEADER SHIP Jean Mesaric, Hildegarde Feucht, Florence Farber, Gladys Shorrock, Mary Ann Szidor, Frances Civitelli. Third Row, l. to r.: Diane Bonvicini, Bill Harris, Bob Venman, Charles Ginand, Jack Sekelsky, Monroe Kohn, Adrian Perachio, Philip Serlin, Leonard Grob, Newell Bishop, Peter Rehl, Dick Wright, Nancy Gombas. The juniors and seniors pictured here make up one of Bassick's most honored organizations. These students have been chosen by their class- mates to receive the coveted Scholarship- Leadership pin because of their good scholastic records and their prominence in various roles of leadership at Bassick. This year, at a special assembly, Miss Mary J. Gallahue awarded silver pins to five per cent of the junior class and gold pins to five per cent of the senior class. The recipients are allowed to wear these pins for one yearg at the end of that time they must be returned. juniors have the chance of proving themselves worthy of wearing the pins again during their senior year. At graduation ceremo- nies gold pins are presented to worthy seniors, who may then keep them permanently. Scholar- ship-Leadership pins are donated to the Bridge- port high schools by the United Civics Club of Bridgeport. FRENCH CLUB First Row, 1. to r.: Alice Michaud, Mary Bowns, Cathie Lombard, Helen Britt, Barbara Waterman, Sherril Spro- viero, Judy Andrews, Barbara Gilbert, Arlene Anderson, Sharon Kaplan, Lillian Wyman, Elma Matosian, Mari- ette Booth. Second Row, l. to r.: Barbara Lovasz, Renee Mueller, Marchita Jones, Mary Ann Szidor, Joan Carley, Judy Karpilow, June Gomberg, Mike McCarthy, Lillian Len- art, Jeri Reid, Mary Ann Fox, Louise Weingarten, Carole Raffel, Mary Ann Petrashik, Lucille Hopkins, Pauline Dufault. Third Row, l. to r.: Dianne Ruscoe, Madelyn Gavin, LE CERCLE FRANCAIS QP xd' 'EU ss! as ' X f. x Gi e g F X ps-Elk nf Q ,aNi, ,fwfw-H . X i Q 31 gi Q' ,- A 'x lui- E Pearl Silverman, Barbara Merson, Bob Heaphy, James Walker, Robert Middleton, John Gripp, Walter Jefko, Stephen Toth, John Armstead, Sandra Hayward, Beverly Nelson, Gail Hickman, Linda Lucas, Sandra Hartman, Miriam Flynn. Fourth Row, l. to r.: Joanne Baker, Barbara Foley, Penny Pilotti, Sandra Sessler, Irene Anderson, Suzanne Noury, jane Novak, Ronnie Schecter, Warren DeFrank, David Nelson, Paul Antell, Mary Ann,Gniadek, Ann Leon, joan Rastas, Katherine Buckley, Gladys Shorrock, Ellen Louise Albright, Linda Terry, Elisabeth Coler, Patricia Kochiss. Le Cercle Francais, Whoseimembers are stu- dents who are currently studying French, is under the direction of Miss Miriam Cohen. The officers are president, Beverly Nelson, vice- president, Marietta Boothg secretary, Renee Muellerg and treasurer, Sharon Kaplan. Out of each of Miss Cohen's French classes a delegate was elected to serve on the Program Committee. The main duty of this committee was to super- vise the planning of the many activities which this organization sponsors. The Program Com- mittee was composed of Robert Dilman, Susan Henry, Diane Ruscoe, Mary Anne Fox, and Louise iWeingarten. Some of the events which were sponsored by the French Club were the annual Christmas party and a trip to New York to see a French play. Miss Marthe Pillere, a teacher from France, gave an interesting talk at one of the meetings concerning life in French schools as compared to life in American schools. VOICE BUSINESS STAFF First Row, l. to r.: Carole Cassano, Gail Birdsall, Sue Colman, Gail Dean, Arlene Romano, Mary Lika, Elaine Plukas, Connie Gallo, Jane Coyne. Second Row, l. to r.: Mrs. Spillane, Hilda Badyrka, Alberta Couthen, Margaret Smith, Shirley Rainer, Lucy Spigorolo, Betty Pulaski, Elsie Hallas, Betty Fray, Bar- The Bassick Voice Business Staff, under the skilled and helpful guidance of Mrs. Rosemarie Barone and Mrs. Helen Spillane, manages the business affairs of our school newspaper. The success of the Business Staff reached an all- time high this year when they had to actually reject some ads! The members of this organiza- tion range from freshmen to seniors, and they are in competition to see which group of five can get the most advertisements for the paper. This year Joan Gilbert became the Bassick Voice Business Staff Salesman of the Year, having sold 3574.00 worth of ads. Joan was the captain of team number one which became the leading team with a total subscription of S146.00. The girls on this team were Joan Gil- bert, Hildegarde Feucht, Julie Klafstad, Marcia Owen, and Suzanne Wells. Arlene Romano of team number five came in second. Arlene alone sold 558.00 worth of ads, and the team to which she belonged sold 5126.00 worth. These statistics certainly prove that this has been a most successful year for the staff. bara Prucinsky, Loretta Caranica, Mrs. Barone. Third Row, l. to r.: Suzanne Wells, Marcia Owen, Marilee Prusaczyk, Joan Gilbert, julie Klafstad, Helen Lopato, Edwina Bardugone, Hildegarde Feucht, June Solomon, Nancy Ann Topps. BASSICK VOICE BUSINESS STAFF s v l C I1 gfk 3-l 3 , .J x . O I S Nl f ,,,, y K O KN, ff ' r 1 ' Jflill . -.Al f' NEWTONIANS First Row, l. to r.: Patricia Tyler, Bonnie Teller, Stephanie Pastor, Jeri Reid, Karen Tregger, Margaret Figlar, Elaine Almassy, Janice Davis, Diane Bonvicini, Joan Rastas, Florence Farber, Joan Flynn. Second Row, l. to r.: Bill Harris, Earl Cooper, James Caserta, Roger Campolucci, Mel Oppenheim, Harold Walsh, Dave Tupper, Howland Foster, james Garofolo, The Newtonians is a group composed of some of the most active science enthusiasts at Bassick. David Nelson, Myron Warshaw, Howard Freeman, Mr. Frank Ham. Third Row, l. to r.: Michael Curri, Larry Silverman, Richard Mahlo, Stephen Rescsanski, Al Lipscher, Adrian Perachio, Robert Sword, Roger Sword, Dan Toth, Mon- roe Kohn, Ronald Baird, Charles Gillmor, Joel Karp. NEWTONIANS The club convenes with Mr. Frank Ham as its very capable director every Thursday after school in the physics laboratory, room 3 1 1. At these weekly meetings the members dis- 0 O cuss scientific advancements through the past, 0 Q some modern-day achievements in technology, 0 . 0 o 9 and the almost unlimited horizons brought into 0 view by fascinating possibilities encountered in 0 pure science. During these meetings the Newton- ians attempt to combine theory and practicality through empirical observations. On various occasions the group Visited observ- , atories and laboratories. Early this year they went on a tour of the National Atomic Research 0 Plant at Brookhaven, Long Island. The members of this group agree that the experience gained in the Newtonians is of great value to them whether they intend to pursue scientific careers or not. 82 I l ill i . N H1 f 0 ,Q ' ' fix 0 0 I K.. i ' ' v an li ll ii .tile .N L . USHERS' GUILD First Row, l. to r.: Marcia Davis, Joan Wright, Joan Tassinaro, Jeri Reid, Nancy Marshall, Helen Nicola, Katherine Buckley, Carol Nerkowslci, Laura Campbell, Sandra Hartman. Second Row, l. to r.: Marilyn Fischer, Ann Marie Pa- tuzzi, Frances Civitelli, Diana Chala, Rita Turcotte, Phyllis Whitney, Beverly Hira, Penny Pilotti, Gladys Shorrock, Evelyn Flax, Diane Bonviani, Judy Shiff, Dianne Ruscoe. USHERS' GUILD Third Row, l. to r.: Judith Pente, Marilyn Leipner, Nancy Gombas, Irene Fressola, Barbara Nastu, Carol Goula, Barbara Buchla, Stephanie Pastor, June Gom- berg, Geraldine Richter, Mary Hall. Fourth Row, l. to r.: Irene Anderson, Karen Gminski, Elaine Boscaini, Edwina Bardugone, Hildegarde Feucht, Beverly Nelson, Barbara Eide, Evelyn Poklernba, Bar- bara Eckhaus, Margaret F iglar, Marie Magdefrau, Judith Hill. The Ushers' Guild is an organization limited to girls who have attained an average of ninety at the close of their sophomore or junior year. These girls usher at many affairs held at Bas- sick, such as the Senior Play, Spring Play, and the Spring Concert. The members of this or- ganization also usher at many of the affairs held at the Klein Auditorium. This year some of the occasions at which the girls ushered were the Policeman's show, the Connecticut Symphony, and many hit plays. The biggest thrill, however, came when the girls were assigned their usher- ing posts for graduation night. This organization is under the direction of Miss Helen F erriter. The Senior Head Usher was Nancy Marshall, assisted by Helen Nicola, and the Junior Head Usher was Jeri Reedg her assistant was Katherine Buckley. 83 At 'fm V --fn ...TE 7 DEBATING CLUB First Row, l. to r.: Judy Katz, Sandra Hartman, Dorothy Mikita, Joy Weisgerber, Joe Romano, Carl Killian, Laura Campbell, Judy Shift, Sherril Sproviero, Eleanor Tomer, Elma Matosian. Second Row, l. to r.: Mary Lou Di Leo, Phyllis Whit- ney, Brenda Weinger, Ellen Louise Albright, Maxine Schwartz, Evelyn Flax, Virginia Merly, Anita Kinsella, Joan Favoreau, Penny Pilotti, Marilyn Leipner, Beverly Banks, Marilyn Fischer, Betty Lengal, Ruth Ann Ruby, Anne Levenson. Third Row, I. to r.: Barbara Eide, Nancy Buckhout, U. S. HISTORY DEBATING CLUB . lil U' HW ilgali It aww Hmlillll' ff, 1f'f'w' 1 0 Q! nf -cg 'U' I1 1-3+ f 'win Ll I Julie Klafstad, Carole Poole, Elaine Fineberg, Rozanne Cohen, Patricia Bray, Beverly Nelson, Gail Hickman, Beatrice Scharf, Hildegarde Feucht, Elaine Jacobs, Judy Ohl, Lillian Lenart, Evelyn Discepolo, Kathy Merritt, Gladys Shorrock. Fourth Row, l. to r.: Marge Westman, Charles Widlitz, Joseph Zuckerman, Newell Bishop, Walter Jeffko, Harold Holzer, Irwin Nabel, Phil Serlin, Richard Aronson, Leonard Grob, Richard Kaufman, James Walker, Roger Brake, jr., Michael Herman, Bruce Eddy, Ronald Burde, Marcia Owen, Anita Di Stasi. The United States History Debating Club is under the direction of Miss Marie B. Cooney. Anyone taking United States History may be- come a member, the only requirement being that one participates in a debate at least once. The meetings are held twice a month and con- sist of a debate followed by a question and answer period. Some of the topics discussed this year were: Resolved: That Princess Margaret should marry Peter Townsend. Resolved: That co-educational colleges are su- perior as institutes of learning. Resolved: That Connecticut should extend the driving age to eighteen. Miss Cooney also taught the members some of the liner points of debating. This made the debates much more interesting not only to the participants, but also to the onlookers. The offi- cers are: president, Carl Killian, vice-president, Laura Campbell, treasurer, joe Romano, secre- tary, Judy Shiffg and time-keeper, Joy Weisger- ber. MUSIC CLUB First Row, l. to r.: Jean Banores, Elsie Sylvia, Carol Trew, Irene Anderson, Paul Leninger, Kay-Ann Mesaros, Lynne Christiansen, Ilona Patuzzi, Judy Starbard, Judy Katz. Second Row, I, to r.: Mrs. Lilyan Zigun, Sharon-Ann Drost, Sandra Holding, Gerri Zargo, Joan Molnar, San- dra Hartman, Sonja Cornell, Ann Trembeczki, Franny Sue Nash, Jeanette Pistey, Gail Booth, Lorraine Bar- comb, Arlene Vaisil. Third Row, l. to r.: Barbara Hellman, Penny Palmer, The Music Club is an organization new to Bassick. It was formed this year under the di- rection of Mrs. Lilyan H. Zigun, the director of chorus and choir, and Mr. Stephen Gasper, the orchestra and band instructor. The Music Club helps to provide entertain- ment at the musical programs presented at Bas- sick throughout the year. Among other activities in this, its initial year, this group chose the theme for the annual Green and White Revue, an event eagerly anticipated each year. At the Music Club's meetings, which are held monthly in the school auditorium. various mem- bers of the group provide entertainment. The officers of the Music Club this year were presi- dent, Paul Leningerg vice-president, Kay Ann Mesarosg secretary, Irene Andersong treasurer, Lynn Christensen, and entertainment chairman, Ilona Patuzzi. 85 Carol Bero, Terry Bartosinski, Irene Brake, Julliette Bethea, Donald Rose, Ruth Peterson, Harriet Morrison, Judy Marlon, Gail Bayers, Arlene Demirjian, Joan Car- ley, Tamare Katz. Fourth Row, l. to r.: Donna Bruno, Rosemarie Renzulli, Roswitha Kanca, Frances Sakowicz, Betty Lownds, Joanne Baker, Sheila Tristine, Marjorie Meldon, Sally Carpenter, Diane Von Briesen, Elinor Vires, Joan Mosey, Nancy Shearer, Judy Mongrain, Dorothy Staniulis. THE MUSIC CLUB en' 'V . Z n 'A r U4 gf lu , . Ex 3 ' X , r. ORCHESTRA First Row, l. to r.: Kathy Merrit, Gail Bayerk, Nancy Nash, Sonja Cornell, Mr. Gasper, Adrian Perachiv, Carol Trew, Bill Thielen, Richard Couch. Second Row, l. to r.: Irene Anderson, Jolan Kovacs, Nancy Gombas, Mildred Smith, Victor Diaz, Mel Op- penheim, David Hoadly, Howard Freeman, John Kole- Bassick has a right to be proud of its fine or- chestra which consists of the combined talents of the outstanding musicians of the school. This group, under the direction of Mr. Stephen Gas- per, meets twice a week in the auditorium to practice for various musical programs. Some of the outstanding events at which the orchestra performs are the school assemblies, the Spring Concert, and the Senior and Spring Plays. At these plays the orchestra provides the incidental music during the intermissions. The most im- portant performance of the orchestra is at grad- uation when it provides the musical background during the presentation of diplomas and during the processional and recessional ceremonies. The orchestra always manages to give a fine per- formance and rates high in Bassick's extra- curricular activities. 86 nette. sar, Allan Lipscher. Third Row, l. to r.: Jeri Wenkert, Steve Csuka Marvin Lebowsky, Kenneth Stockman, Timothy Kline Judy Stumpf, Vincent Yurksaitis, Bruce Eddy John Gen Z, THE ORCHESTRA f 1 I f MAKE-UP SQUAD First Row, l. to r.: Tamare Katz, Judy Rubin, Sherry Pinter, Eleanor Tomer, Janice Norsal, Loretta Cara- nica, Marilyn Miller, Margaret Trembeczki, Jean Banores. Second Row, l. to r.: Barbara Chasse, Judie Wein- schenk, Shirley Bernier, Joan DeMattia, Kathy Crespo, MAKE - UP SQUAD is ,f - 3, w,..f 'N . . ':, f if , nl-47 1 D Y U i Di 5' f Katherine Madsen, Carla Seaberg, Carol Chontos, Doro- thy Staniulis, Anne Trembeczki, Elinar Veres. Third Row, I. to r.: Elaine Plukas, Roseanne Brennan, Marge Peterson, Susie Ault, Marie Jenson, Joan Mosey, Harriet Morrison, Doris Tariska, Pat Rask, Pat Mori- grain, Nancy Shearer. Pat Merz, Sandy Edquest. The Make-up Squad is certainly one of the most active and hard-Working groups at Bassick, and one to which Bassick gives much thanks for its fine work. Under the guidance of Miss Florence C. Huntress, these girls spend hours learning the art of make-up. The squad use one-another to practice on, so that when the Senior Play, the Christmas Assembly, the Green and White Re- vue, and the Spring Play arrive, they will do an expert job of making-up the cast. The squad really does its job toward the success of the play, inasmuch as an audience always enjoys the play more when different ages and characteristics are depicted by the make-up of the players. The officers of the group are Loretta Caranica, president, Janice Norsal, vice-president, Marilyn Miller, secretaryg and Eleanore Tomer, treasurer. A CAPPELLA CHOIR First Row, l. to r.: Miriam Flynn, Connie Trew, Suzanne Wells, Judy Stumpf, James Walker, Nancy Buckhout, Willard Doss, Julie Klafstad, Dick Wright, Betty Fray, Florence Farber. Second Row, l. to r.: Mrs. Zigun, Claire Tassinary, Carol Trew, Judy Starbard, John Perry, Laura Campbell, Paul Antell, Sandra Hartman, Rose-Marie Bruno, Judy Ran- dall, Rosemary Tancredi, Joy Kochiss, Harriet Aiken, Ann Marie Patuzzi. Third row, l. to r.: Peggy Freese, Peter Rehl, Newell A CAPPELLA CHOIR Bishop, Carl Killian, Ronnie Fitzsimons, Robert Mid- dlebrook, Harold Holzer, Joseph Sabotka, George Fedor, Roland Wright, Lafayette Conway, Nick Hatzia, Richard Aronson, Bob Venman, John Gilbert, John Eiby. Fourth row, 1. to r.: Elaine Couthen, George Fatsy, Sally Carpenter, Beverly Bachey, Peggy Gillanders, Mar- garet Figlar, Mel Oppenheim, Hildegarde Feucht, Elaine Audley, Tom Burke, Paul Leninger, Diane Bonviani, Nancy Gombas, Mary Ann Szidor, Carol Luthy, Ellen Louise Albright. The members of the A Capella Choir, chosen by Mrs. Lilyan H. Zigun, the choir's director, are the cream of Bassick's crop of vocalists. Chosen from the combined choruses, the choir does an excellent job of representing Bassick at the many city' and state-wide functions, be- sides singing at Bassick's own Christmas Assem- bly and Spring Concert. This year, six of the choir's outstanding members were Bassick's representatives at the Choir Festival in Hart- ford. The entire group performed at the All- State Choir before the panel of distinguished judges. The officers of the group for 1955-'56 were Willard Doss, president, Julie Klafstad, vice-presidentg Laura Campbell, secretary, and Richard Wright, treasurer. Much hard Work and practice go into the making of a good choir such as this, and their work is well appreciated by their classmates at Bassick. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB First Row, l. to r.: Betsy Szarka, Carol Nerkowski, rington, Diane Meldon, Judie Weinschenk, Gail Seller Eleanor Tomer, Art Schipul, Joseph Barron, Janice Mr. -Harry Kaplan. Norsal, Gladys Solis. Third Row, 1. to r.: Geraldine Richter, Gail Peterson Second Row, l. to r.: Jean Nilsson, Ann Oreski, Dorothy Fran Harriman, Robert Hunter, Sam Burstem Susan Staniulis, Gloria Valko, David Hoadley, Richard Far- Bendick, Nancy Marshall, Patricia Schipul. Many of the pictures taken at Bassick which appear in the Bassick Voice and other publi- cations are taken by members of the Photogra- phy Club. Mr. Harry Kaplan, the director of this club, teaches the members many of the tricks of taking fine photos. The Photography Club sponsored many trips to places of special interest to the members. The group visited the Corbit Studios here in Bridgeport where they saw the different processes involved in develop- ing a filrn from the time the picture is snapped to the time that the finished product, a photo- graph, is produced. The students also worked on many special projects throughout the year, one of which, still in production, was the making of a comic film depicting life at Bassick which would help to break the ice for new students. The officers of the Photography Club were: president, Arthur Shipulg vice-president, Janice Norsal, secretary, Carol Nerkowskig treasurer, Joseph Barron, and director of activities, Elea- nor Tomer. 89 PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB .r ,,. I' I 45 -1 T I - r A LIBRARY SQUAD First Row, 1. to r.: Barbara Altieri, Ann Oreski, Gwen- dolyn Tatten, Irene Fressola, Eleanor VanKovics, Elaine Boscaini, Alberta Couthen, Rita Turcotte, Judy Irving, Carol Nerkowski, Anita Lex, Second Row, l. to r.: Alice Danbury, Doris Greenspan, Rosemary Pasqua, Rochelle Goldman, Dolores Grunfeld, Helene Berkowitz, Rose Corarito, Elisabeth Coler, Geor- gia Poulos, Beverly Hira, Helen Britt. One of the most active and hardest working Third Row, l. to r.: Deanne Bussolotti, Nancy Barna, Myrna Lipscher, Sarah Lebovics, Rosalie Hall, John Berry, Ethel Laczko, Suzanne Schwartz, Elizabeth Vit- anyi, Jeanette Salter, Mary Hall, june Gomberg, Rose Hupchick. Fourth Row, l. to r.: Nancy Nash, Evelyn Discepolo, Barbara Eide, Carole Poole, Helen Jakab, Edith Gibson, Sarah Holmes, Judy Crosby, Lillian Lenart, Carol Hurd. LIBRARY SQUAD groups in Bassick High School is the Library Squad. Under the direction of Miss Corinne Schread, our librarian, they have won the thanks of their fellow students for the wonderful job they do. Among the many tasks they must perform are keeping the library books Where they belong, calling for overdue books, and making out cards for new students. Among their other activities at Bassick, they held a cake sale, which proved to be very suc- cessful. At their annual dinner, those who had been members for two years or more and who had worked a specified time in the library, were awarded, silver pins. All the members are pledged to serve the faculty and fellow students to the best of their ability and to uphold the standards of the library. 90 J ft. ATHLETIC DELEGATES First Row, l. to r.: Tony Amodio, Carl Johnson, Gary Johnson, Alan Tucker, Georgia Poulos, Elaine Jacobs, Sylvia june, Sally Carpenter, Marilyn Brown, Valerie Kollman, Bob Balaban, Paul Antell, joe Stule. Second Row, l. to r.: Larry Faye, Danny Sagarin, Ron- ald Burde, Paul James, Bill Pratt, jerry Cavaliere, Charles Ginand, John Gennette, Howard johnson, Joe ATHLETIC DELEGATES Nechasek, Dan Borgman, Rudy Forcier, Michael Sydis- kis, David Nelson, James McCarthy. Third Row, 1. to r.: Earl Curnan, Reed Banks, Edward Romatzich, Patrick Cody, Don Morrow, Robert Middle- brook, Bob Firment, Robert Fedor, Nicholas Adams, Kevin Klansky, Robert Durwin, John Petrusaitis, Jeffrey Wilson. The Athletic Delegates are comprised of some of the hardest-Working students in Bassick High School. The group, directed by their able ad- visor, Mr. Charles Neary, consists of one repre- sentative from each home room. One of the major jobs of the group is the sale of Booster tickets. During the Booster cam- - paign, each delegate sold tickets to the other f members of his home room. These home room members in turn attempted to sell the tickets DR , . 1 Virginia Merly, Mr. Neary's assistants, were in charge of collecting money and recording the L, sales progress of the home rooms. , J xy, XX, fsg '1 M f ' to boosters outside of school. Peggy Freese and ' x . ,, . 6 fl 'I This year, 1,408 tickets were sold to Bas- sick Boosters for a total of S1,408, exceeding Q5 vs W Q gy' 3 IEA Ulf, ', 9 s. lv' last year's total by 5158. This money enables Bassick's athletic association to buy much- needed sporting equipment. The delegates competed with each other to see who could sell the most tickets, and Ronald Burde of home room 119 came in first. Paul James of room 203 came in second, and Jerry Cavaliere of room 303 was third. YEARBOOK STAFF First Row, l. to r.: Elma Matosian, Joan Wright, Mary Lou DiLeo, Judy Shiff, Charlotte Carlson, Evelyn Flax, Marilyn Fischer, Brenda Weinger, Juanita Beason, Rose- mary Tancredi. Second Row, l. to r.: Mr. Richard A. Mayer, Ruth Ann Ruby, Penny Pilotti, Julie Klafstad, jerry Brennan, YEARBOOK STAFF . -at 1.7,- wq ,- I Gctober ' ...ge-.gfi2f22f ti , 5-. C A , , .x . 'X O- 1 . 5 --f 'H 'nfffiif' .1 f ,,.. 'I-5.4 X- 0 1- January f 4 i .if , r 'N ' 'r l1'l7lpv'f W W' f f . . -- March , ,, -- s? .e'.- K ' Q r , lu v .' s wf lx Dick Aronson, Art Schipul, joseph Dralus, Sherwood Robinson, Judy Ohl, Ellen Albright, Loretta Caranica. Third Rowg l. to r.: Leonard Grob, Ann Marie Patuzzi, Maxine Schwartz, Elaine Fineberg, Nancy Marshall, Janice Norsal, Elaine Boscaini, jane Stanne, Hildegarde Feucht, Elaine Jacobs, Lillian Lenart, Philip Serlin. The Yearbook Staff is composed of a group of hard working seniors, who, along with the staff advisor, Mr. Richard A. Mayer, work steadily from October to March to produce the best yearbook possible. This year Evelyn Flax, editor-in-chief, did a wonderful job and, to- gether with the assistant editors, and art editor Joe Dralus, should be given much of the credit for the work done in this yearbook. The staff had regular meetings every Tues- day after school, and some of the members attended special meetings two or three times a week. As it should be a lifetime source of pleas- ant memories, a yearbook must contain everyl thing possible to provide enjoyment for the members of the graduating class. The staff hopes that this year's Voice will prove to be satisfactory to all members of the class of 1956, and that it will prove to be a living reminder in years to come of our happy days at Bassick. 92 1 W ' 1 L i DL L' v ggf :egg fm- ..1.m....1- -.. ...Q -,J E M 11 11 , v'P3 T -' X f, 1f' . Au! gil 1 f 4- 4. ' ' -K 4- X 5-. u. ,.L f5ln 1, I. P' I .....-f ' I 3 l.E -- . , ,.. mf' ? .?V dw I ffl i Q J j , 'J' 1 ' , r I ' ' x , :Y . -Liz,-LL: Z - . 134274191 'x X 1, -1 3 Tl A Q 'i 'Q W1 , 1 -f skis- is phDI Q-mg iw -L undergraduates INDEX Freshman Class ...., Junior Class ........... junior Class Officers Junior Mothers' Tea Sophomore Class ..,.. Sophomore Class Officers A....,.,4. J 102 98, 99 96 103 100, 101 97 -X ?lw.- Lua- His 35 ii Th.-.,,zE,:-Sv. ARE s FGETTING-MOU X I EEWW3 'ii'i i iT-sau- 1ulT'2 M.: -ibm. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Seated, l. to r.: Jeri Reid, Chris Zoulamis. Standing, 1. to r.: Irene Anderson, Bob Venman, Mrs. joan Heine, Bill Shultz, Joan Flynn. While still in their sophomore year, the class of 1957 chose their officers for this year. Those elected to hold office were president, Chris Zou- lamisg vice-president, Jeri Reed, secretary, Irene Anderson, treasurer, Robert Venmang girl co- director of social activities, Joan Flynn, and boy co-director of activities, William Schultz. The first social event sponsored by the Junior Class was the Junior Mothers' Tea. This was soon followed by All Girls' Day which in- cluded a fashion show and an athletic program after school. Together with the seniors, the juniors sponsored the Football Frolic and the Bassick-Fairfield Hop. The highlight of the junior year was the class trip to West Point in May. This proved to be a memorable occasion for all. Under the capable direction of their class ad- visor, Mrs. Joan Heine, the juniors have just completed a wonderful year and are looking forward to an exciting senior year. 96 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Seated, l. to r.: Franny Nash, john Gennette. Standing, l. to r.: Roger Christensen, Barbara Keeton, Sandra Hayward, Robert Kinnie, SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Off to a good start, under the direction of Mrs. Virginia Loch, the class of 1958 shows great promise for the next two years. Led by an able president, John Gennette, and the other ex- cellent oiiicers, Franny Nash, vice-president, Sandra Hayward, secretary, Roger Christensen, treasurerg and Barbara Keeton and Bob Kinnie, co-directors of social activities, this year has been very successful for the Sophomore Class. The class met their officers and advisor at their first meeting which took place in the audi- torium early in the fall. 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I E'-V Q ,'l37f'g5 - f -rf ', . . , LZ' f x f f fffig If, TJT, ' ' ' ' -' iv-.I Q- sfflf- Q f ,jif-141 1,3-9 1 - Q.: 4- , -.f.4AgL:192g'rQ '. . , . Q1-E., . J VI:-A-i?,wts 'J ' . . , ,Iraq-',, 'ry ,J f - .5 T :vify U A - ,. , .C gsm... ,L.a..-....t..l.t,,-..i....L..l J -. i . ..Y ai JUNIOR MOTHERS' TEA First Row, I. to r.: Grace Ober, Jeri Reid, Gail Abitz, Judy Gross, Irene Anderson, Joan Flynn, jackie Serlin. Second Row, l. to r.: Mrs. Joan Heine, Mary Banores, Edwina Bardugone, Joan Patren, Eleanor Veres, Diane Kangisser, Sue Coleman, june Solomon, Susie Ault, Elaine Plukas, Connie Gallo, Jane Coyne, Carole Cassano. On january 12 the scampering of junior girls could be heard in the halls of Bassick High School, for the day of the Junior Mothers' Tea had arrived. The mothers were received in the school library by the class officers and their ad- visor, Mrs. Joan Heine. At the tea, the mothers were served coffee, a fine array of pastries, cakes, cookies, and, of course, tea! No affair is complete without some kind of entertainment, and you can bet the juniors did not forget. The Octets, a musical group, included: Betty Fray, Peggy Gillanders, Beverley Bachley, Connie Trew, Nancy Gumbas, Mary Ann Fox, Carol Luthy, Harriette Arken, and Joan Flynn. They sang Tip Toe Thru the Tulips accompanied by Judy Stumpf at the piano. Mary Ann Szidor played a Gershwin medley on the accordion. The success of the tea was due to the good job done by all of the committees. 103 JUNIOR MOTHERS' TEA .eg 5 E, ' 'fr' l 1 ' ' xi f J 1 A , X ' G' S 'If I --Ir. '?'-,qs -CL- ' 6 . -'W? f -A . SX . - 4. 'f Dralus sports INDEX Baseball Team .,,,.A, Basketball Teaml .... A. Baton Twirlers .a..AA. Cheerleaders ...,.... Football Team ,..t.. G. A. L. A. ,..,., . Tennis Team ........ X K X g CQ K mix 6, 0 ku l ,. , 1 ms g Q LVL AG? fc Ag Ct C li, Y ,x ,X T x ., iN .gk 'xi aff ax, M35 , , I , 1 .. EC max Q TG ' ' , r ' , L Gy at L mi, , X Q is V, , . ci CQ b C , .A ' at GL M CM! UV fx Xxx ' X 'ff .f-igh. ' X r - I X fc M Q X ft .ix K K , xgx X, C8 1 . f f 5 'XX ,SN-4 5, JJ ,4s,NX X F eazfurin g A Sporfs View Qofx Sports TWIRLERS Left to right: Joan Flynn, Betty Trotter, Ruth Urbas, Dorothy Mikita, Joyce Merlund, Betty Lengel, Arlene Fazekas, Rita Stustilitus, Ceil Mastilitus, Marlene Smith, Joy Weisgerber fcaptain I . A small group of Bassick's most energetic and skillful girls, the Baton Twirlers, under the di- rection of Miss Marva Du Fore, entertain at all of Bassick's football games and pep assem- blies. Their captain, Joy Weisgerber, and the other girls spend long hours preparing their delicate and dexterous maneuvers. One of their most difficult assignments this year was the prepara- tion of the half-time activities at the Thanks- giving Day Game. Dressed in their familiar green and white uni- forms, the girls always receive a large ovation from everyone who sees them perform. This is Miss Du Fore's first year as director of the group, and she has done a very praise- worthy job. Bassick would like to take this op- portunity to let the Baton Twirlers know that we appreciate their fine showing this year. ax TN I BATON TWIRLERS lx 5 BASKETBALL TEAM First Row, l. to r. Ckneelingbz Archie Helms, Karl Killian, Bob Durwin, Walt Jeffko. Back Row, l. to r. Qstandingl: Mr. Charles Neary, Lee Bakunin Cmanagerb, Joe Buckley, Roland Wright, Monroe Kohn, Walter Gordon, Willard Doss, Len Byam, Al Kertesz, Mr. Robert G. Hustek. BASKETBALL TEAM J' , X , ,- ff K' l X Norwalk .................. Bassick ...........,. .. ..... 34 Stamford ...,,..,..,..... Bassick ..... ........ 3 3 Bullard-Havens .,.... Bassick ..... ........ 6 7 Central ..,.,........ Norwalk ,..,..,.,........, Fairfield ,...... ........ Harding .,...,. .,.,.,.. Milford ............,.,... 52 7 Ti r A '53 W BASKETBALL SCI-ll3DUI:E so 51 78 ss 31 si 98 77 sz 57 Bassick ........37 Bassick .,... .,...,.. 2 3 Bassick ,..,. ......., 4 6 Bassick ...., ,,... . N72 Bassick ...., ........ 6 4 Stratford ,..,........... Bassick ,.... .,...... 3 3 Bullard-Havens ..,... Bassick ,.... ........ 4 7 Central ....,.....,.....,... 54 Bassick ...,. ....,... 3 6 Danbury .,.., ..,..... 4 5 Bassick ..... ...,.... 6 4 Fairfield ....,.. ,,.,..., 6 2 Bassick ..,.. ........ 5 4 Harding ....... ,.,..... 6 3 Bassick ..,.. .....,.. 4 7 Milford .7.. ...,.... 8 7 Bassick ...,. ........ 6 1 Stratford ..... ........ 6 8 Bassick ,.... ,...,... 4 7 This year the basketball team of Bassick High School was known in scholastic athletics circles as a team not only of undying fighting spirit, but also as one that was always out to win. Although, from the point of view of record, this was not a winning year, Coach Robert Hus- tek, former Bassick court star himself, spent this year in determined and planned organization. As a result of this long range planning, the teams of Bassick are destined to improve so rapidly that we look to the very near future for a championship team. The only Varsity player to return from last year's team this year was Walter Corky Gor- don. As usual, Corky played great ball. Other letter men who supported the team this year were Al Kertez, Lenny Byam, Bob Durwin, Monty Kohn, Will Doss, and Lenny Klineman. With the return of some of these outstanding players next year, Bassick is sure of a team that consistently will be found on the winning side. TENNIS TEAM First Row, l. to r.: David Nealon, David Nelson, James Caserta, Jack Carpenter, Melvin Oppenheim, Paul Borgman. Second Row, l. to r.: Mr. Charles Carr, Alan Lipscher, Jack Sperling, Willard Doss, James Baird, Philip Serlin, William Pratt. TENNIS TEAM gf' X , NN I m l, A 4 -' P- 'P-it TENNIS SCHEDULE Milford Prep ..,....... 1 Fairfield Prep ,......, 1 Fairfield ..............,... 0 ' 4 Falrfleld ....... ,.......... Portland ...,.............. 1 Woodrow Wilson .... 0 Fairfield Prep ........ 5. Westport ..........,..... 6 Hamden .........,,....... 4 Portland ...,....,......... 2 Hamden ...... ........ 6 Bassick Bassick Bassick Bassick Bassick Bassick Bassick Bassick Bassick Bassick Bassick The 1955 Tennis Team helped Bassick re- tain its excellent record as the home of top netmen. Under the capable direction of Mr. Charles Carr and the clever management of Philip Serlin, the team turned in an outstanding record. Of the matches which they played, the team won seven against such opposition as Milford Prep, Roger Ludlowe, Portland, Ham- den, and Fairfield Prep. Among our outstanding team members last year were Jack Carpenter, Bobby Caserta, Billy Pratt, and Mel Oppen- heim. Almost any day after school from April to June, and from September to November, the team can be found hard at work practicing at Laurel Courts. Because of the reputation which Bassick's tennis team has built up over the years, tennis is fast becoming one of the most popular sports at Bassick. Hard practice, good spirit, and skill- ful direction are three good reasons for the ex- cellent tennis team which Bassick claims. . JT' , . ffl? A, , IMJZX-I A A, 7 ,- fd' 3 J i '71 im-gn' A .gl 75, v- XX' X BASEBALL TEAM First Row, l. to r.: Alvin Kertecz, Grant Garrett, Clif- ford LaRose, Robert Felner, Martin Solomon, Vincent Marro, james Kirk, Edward Grace, Ray Valus, Joseph Jordhamo Cmanagerj, Paul MacVittie, Robert Middle- brook, Robert Reath, Robert McDonnell, Daniel Toth, David Gazlay, Fred Schempp, Chris Zoularnis, Walter Nerkowski. Jeffko, joseph Buckley, Robert Raphaely. Second Row, l. to r.: Herb Harrington Ccoachl, Tony C C 5 ,0 5 Mtg A 1' -13,23 X- ? X X ' wit- Q X v - xxv X -1-ik X sn! X, 1 6 i 5 ,fa A WM The Baseball Team of 1955 played many ' ' 5 X outstanding games last season. Of the games ' ' vf which the team played, they defeated their op- ponents six times. Perhaps the most exciting A A ee eeee , . . game of the season was played against Roger Ludlowe. After eight innings of play, the game was called because of darkness, leaving the score a 1-1 tie. Of the many good players on the team, Bob Felner proved to be outstanding. After gradua- tion Bob was signed to the Pittsburg Pirates' farm team. We all expect Bob to rise high in the ranks of professional baseball. David Gazlay, Martin Solomon, and Walter Jeffko turned in fine performances on the mound. The teamwork which was exhibited by all the players, together with the capable direction of Mr. Herbert Harrington, their coach, and Vandy Kirk, their captain, helped make the 1955 base- ball team one of which Bassick is proud. 1955 BASEBALL SCHEDULE Stratford ...... .......... 1 Bassick .................... 0 Staples .,.......,........ Bullard-Havens ....,. .. 4 Bassick 5 Bassick Norwalk . ......,.. 1 .... 1 Bassick Fairfield .,..... ..... 2 Bassick Staples ..... .,... 0 Bassick Central ...... .... Danbury .,..... ..... . 4 Bassick 3 Bassick Milford ....... ..... 3 Bassick ...... Stamford ..... ,.,,. 9 Bassick ..... Harding ....... ........ 1 6 Bassick ..... Milford ....... ,.... 3 Bassick ..... Stratford ..... ...., 7 Bassick ..... Central ......... ..... 5 Bassick ..... Harding .......,.. .,... 2 Bassick ......... 10 Norwalk ..,........., .,.. 3 Bassick ..... 4 1 09 Bullard-Havens ..,,.. 5 Bassick ..,.. 3 Fairfield .................. 1 Bassick ..... 1 CHEERLEADERS Front l. to r.: Mary Banores, Nancy Kinsella, Elaine dall, Sherill Sproviero, Joan Piriczky, Louise Siegal, Jacobs Patricia Merkel, Eileen Crowley. CNot in picture, Reading from rear, l. to r.: Judy Crosby, Nancy Buck- Juanita Beasonl. hout Anne Levenson, Betty Ann Fazekas, Judy Ran- This year, Bassick High School welcomed Miss Marva Du Fore as it's new gym instructor and advisor for the cheerleaders. The cheerlead- ers consist of a group of fourteen of Bassick's most athletic and attractive girls, chosen from the one hundred girls who crowded into the gym last spring when .the try-outs were held. Miss Du Fore, after much deliberation, selected these fourteen girls to complete the squad. Within the group, voting took place, and Nancy Kin- sella was chosen as captain, with Elaine Jacobs as secretary. If you have ever attended any of Bassick's sporting events, you were sure to have seen the spirit and z,est of these girls. As you remember, many of our football games this year were played in the worst weather in years, but there was high spirit throughout the bleachers, because the cheerleaders were, and always will be there to lead us. CHEERLEADERS 5 ' 5 S ' S QS ,g c as 5 -. it f unix' Iii,-f: .E 1- SELF'-V' C 5 FOOTBALL TEAM First Row, l. to r.: Dick Wright, Charles Ginand ico- captainsl. Second Row, l. to r.: Henry Youd Cmgr.D, Alan Kon- ecny, William Pratt, Don Gergely, Steve Bakos, Leonard Zargo, Rudy Forcier, Tony Lancia, Peter Rehl, Ronald Burde, Jerry Cavaleri, Henry Cepers-Lopez, Bob Ven- man. Third Row, l. to r.: Clifford LaRose Qasst. mgr.J, Archie Helm, Richard Pataky, Steve Sotaslci, John Gennette, Mark Sullivan, Roger Woznick, Richard Takacs, Stanley Jawoicz, William D'Auria, james Leon, Peter Borgman, Clifford Carson Casst. mgr.D. Fourth Row, l. to r.: Herbert Harrington Ccoachj, Roger Christensen, Raymond Bourque, James Adams, Richard Shempp, Bob Fedor, Bob Gleza, james Bannon, John Olson, Donald Emond, Al Melhouse, Martin Solomon, Nick Hatzitzufus, Mitchell Kobus Casst. coachl. FOOTBALL TEAM ga Cm? cf ff V , Bassick Bassick Bassick Bassick Bassick Bassick Bassick Bassick Bassick SCHEDULE-1956 ,...,..,13 Milford ,.,.....'26 Central 7 Bullard-Havens 7 Westport 7 Danbury .. 6 Stratford .. 0 Norwalk 0 Fairfield Harding ...... ......... A hard lighting Bassick eleven completed one of the most exciting football seasons in recent years. Under thet direction of Mr. Herbert Har- rington, head coach, and Mr. Mitchell Kobus, assistant coach, the team ended the season with a record of three Wins and six losses. Helped by the line play of Dick Wright and Pete Rehl, the Lions won three straight games after losing the first game to Harding. Bassick emerged victor- ious against Milford, Central, and Bullard Havens. In the Central game, one of the most exciting, Bassick defeated Central on a rain- soaked gridiron by a score of twenty-six to six. On Thanksgiving Day, the team put up a strong and loyal fight, but they were not able to defeat the Fairfield team. In all the games the team displayed hard fight and good sports- manship. With many varsity players returning next season, Bassick can look forward to an even more successful football season. G.A.L.A. First Row, 1. to r.: Sherril Sproviero, Anita Kinsella, Ar- lene Fazekas, Joan Flynn, Elaine Jacobs, Judy Randall, Nancy Buckhout, Laura Campbell, Betty Ann Fazel-ras, Dorothy Mikita, Mary Banores. Second Row, l. to r.: Miss Marva DuFore, Anita Lex, Nancy Peters, Elaine Plukas, Judy Crosby, Betty Len- gal, Eileen Crowley, Margaret Fasco, Kathy Grant, Irene Devan, Carol Trew, Judy Katz. -Third Row, l. to r.: Beverly Bachey, Diane Bonvicini, G. A. I.. A. N. ,TAA 5' rg' ,f ' Q9 0 ' M X . in vbny N? Ly Xi! S-14 xx 'V ,R ,V 112 ff O EN Xf 'll Peggy Gillanders, Nancy Roder, Marilyn Hahn, Jane Stanne, Pearl Silverman, Evelyn Bugyi, Anita DiStasi, Nancy Rosenfeld, Lillian Lenart, Julie Klafstad, Joan Gilbert. Fourth Row, l. to r.: Gail Abitz, Eleanor Tomer, Mari- lyn Leipner, Beverly Banks, Irene Anderson, Sonja Cornell, Marcia Owen, Loretta Kish, Joy Kochiss, Marie Magdefrau, Gay Knowles, Joan Rastas, Phyllis Whitney, Sandra Hartman, Mimi Flynn, Bonnie Teller. The G. A. L. A., which stands for the Girls' Athletic Leaders' Association, is sponsored by Miss Marva Du Fone, girls' gymnasium teacher. Membership is limited to girls who attain a grade of ninety in gym, or who earn fifty points by participating in after-school events. The G. A. L. A. sponsors such extra-curricular activ- ities as swimming, bowling, and basketball. After the girls have the necessary requirements for admission, they go through an initiation during which they must wear unusual costumes. Each year there are two initiationsg one in the fall and one in the spring. The officers of the club are: president, Judy Randall, iirst vice- president, Nancy Buckhoutg second vice-presi- dent, Joan Flynn, secretary, Laura Campbell, treasurer, Elaine Jacobs, and publicity chair- man, Jane Stanne. During this year, the G. A. L. A. sponsored such events as All Girls' Day and Sports' Night . 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