Bloomfield High School - Tattler Yearbook (Bloomfield, CT)

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FROM THE FILES As the first freshman class to complete four years in the brand new high school, we, the class of 1959, were very eager and ambitious to set a good record. At our first class meeting we elected our class oflicers. Fred Keating was chosen president, Calvin Tracy, vice-president, Linda Palmer, secretary, Nancy Wihoughby, treasurer. Sue Tavener and Brian O'Connor were elected as class representatives. Serving as our class advisors were Mrs. Beauregard and Mr. Pearl- mutter. On May 4 at our first dance, the Pink Paradise Promise, Nancy Kulpa was chosen Angel of the dance. By june, we had proved that we were ready to advance to higher classes and take on the responsibility of bigger and better things. First on the agenda in our Sophomore year was the election of ofiicers. Fred Keating, our freshman president called the first class meeting to order on Sep- tember 22, 1956. Fred was re-elected president, Art Charbonneau, vice-president, Nancy Wihoughby, secretary, and Calvin Tracy, treasurer. The four members of our class chosen to represent us in the Student Council were Brian O'Connor, Danny Toce, Bimmie Barber and Francine Pellitier. At our second meeting Charlie Regini was elected to replace Danny Toce on the Student Council. Mr. Yaconiello and Mrs. Beauregard were our advisors. Since we had such a large class, it was decided to have class dues collected by homeroom treasurers who were Calvin Tracy, Birnmie Barber, Evelyn But- vilas, Caroline Gamble, and Frank Gay. Our class dance, Sophomore Hop, was held March 8, 1957. Near the end of the year we were measured for our class rings and settled back to wait till we were juniors so we could claim them. Our junior year was bound to be big and important with class rings, junior Prom and Nutmeg Boys State and Laurel Girls State. We had two new class officers: Joan Eckhart, vice-president, and Charlie Regini, treasurer. Fred Keating remained at the head of our class as president and Nancy Willoughby continued to serve as secretary. With the help of our able advisors Mr. Yaconiello and Mrs. Beauregard, our activities were sure to be a success. Before we knew it, October had arrived and brought our class rings with it. Everyone was glad because it was a sign that we were nearly Seniors. Our Junior Prom, the year's biggest event, was held May 24. The theme was Stairway to the Stars and joe Attenello and Joan Eckhart were chosen as co-chairmen. To raise money for the dance we had a coat checking service at the B.E.A. Faculty Game. 26

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NANCY JANE WILLOUGHBY Willie July 20, 1941 Citizenship Award 1, Field Hock- ey 1, 2g Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4g Treasurer 1, Secretary 2, 3, 45 FHA 2, 3g Girls' State 3g Salmon Sheet 33 French Club, Secretary 3: Juniorettesg Honor Society 3, 43 Varsity Cheerleader 3, 4g Seniorettesg FPA 49 Tauler,4. Always happy, full of fun, she brings joy to everyone. Will . . . always ready for fun . . . peppy cheerleader . . . cheers until she loses her voice . . . honor student . . . giggles and a warm personality . . . true friend . . . Gol-lee . . . Hi-ya . . . a sure success. FORMER REPORTERS P. Kiernan A. Erlich B. Evans F. Pellitier B. Barber M. Berch J. Kiernan M. Beh P. Vignone L. Smith N. Calabrese J. Chick R. Shannan J. Roane ARTHUR CHARBONNEAU Vice-President FRED KEATING President NANCY WILLOUGHBY Secretary THOMAS OLCO'I'T Treasurer F. Orlando F. DeMartino S. Misunas H. White J. Downs D. Maselli R. Banfxeld W. Jordan J. Theodore D. Iarsensen W. Twombley E. Goldberg R. Clark R. Nigro I.. Covey CDawsonJ B. Ialley D. Boudreau S. Guerrera B. Castle G. Hence fJenkinsJ H. Joseph D. Toce F. Attenello E. Meek T. Mayfield P. McCready B. Mauritson J. Hence KENNETH N. YORK, JR. Ken June 13, 1941 Carl Schurz High School, Chica- go, Illinois 1, 2, 35 Bloomfield High 4. Of every noble work, the silent part is best. Kenny . . . back again . . . this time from Chicago . . . quiet . . . typing . . . his favorite subject? . . . success bound. SENIOR OFFICERS 25

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The gym was beautifully decorated in blue and white. Those who served on the decorating committee will never forget cutting and painting all those stars. The center of attraction was a spiral staircase where joe Attenello and Linda Palmer were crowned king and queen. Their attendants were Nancy Kulpa, Fred Keating, Nancy Willoughby, Charlie Regini, Susan Tavener, Frank Gay, Betsy Lee, and Tom Olcott. Wonderful music for dancing was provided by Earl Mitchell. Near the end of March, Hazel Norris, Nancy Willoughby, Carolyn Hattie and Fred Keating were installed as members of the National Honor Society. In the late spring, Nancy Wihoughby and Betsy Lee were chosen to repre- sent us at Laurel Girls State. joe Attenello and Art Charbonneau were chosen to go to Nutmeg Boys State. Fred Keating became president of the State Student Council for the year 1958-1959. In late June he attended the National Conven- tion of Student Councils in Missouri. At last we were the big shots. Seniors-complete with privileges and raring to make this, our last year, the best ever. Fred Keating served as president for the 4th consecutive year. He was assisted by Arr Charbonneau, vice-president, Nancy Willoughby, secretary, Torn Olcott, treasurer. Student Council representa- tives were Betsy Lee, jane Corrette, Linda Palmer, and joe Attenello. Mr. Yaco- niello and Mrs. Bashour were our class advisors. The Tattler staE began its work right at the beginning to insure its being the best yet. To show our appreciation for the line work he has done while serv- ing as our class advisor, it was decided to dedicate the yearbook to Mr. Yaconiello. In November it was announced that Dolly O'Connor had won the Good Citizenship Award of the Daughters of the American Revolution. With double sessions in effect for the first half of the year, we had even less time for our Senior activities. Soon after we got used to the shorter day, we had to begin thinking about Club Serenade, held December 20. The Christmas theme was carried out in the red, green and white decorations, the Christmas tree in the center of the Hoot, and Santa's sleigh and reindeer. Dance music was pro vided by Richard Linson. The high moment of the evening was when Nancy Willoughby was chosen as Miss Serenade of 1958. Linda Grant and Joyce Combs were selected as her attendants. In keeping with our class's reputation for doing things differently, we held a talent night instead of a class play. The talent was composed mostly of sen- iors, but a few gifted underclassmen were allowed to take part. june brought us memories that only seniors can possess - the banquet, class outing, Baccalaureate, and, the biggest event of all, Graduation. Looking back on our four years at Bloomfield, we can only agree that it was one of the most happy and carefree periods of our lives. 27