Bethel High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Bethel, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1946 volume:

2Ui cclica lion We dedicate this book to Mrs. Rebecca J. Kyle whose long service as a teacher and adviser in Bethel High School shall never be forgotten. Bethel High School ....................... 4 Dedication - 5 Mr. Frank A. Berry .......... Mr. Ralph M. T. Johnson .......... 8 Mrs. J. Thayer Bowman, Jr. --------- 9 Faculty................- -10-11 Year Book Staff 12-13 Class Poem - - -............................ 14 Seniors -------------- 15-29 Boys In Service.............................-30 Snaps - -- -- -- -- -- -- - .31-33 Features ....................................34 Class History -.........................35-36 Class Prophecy..........................37-38 Class Will..............................39-41 Class Elections ...........42 After 3:16- - - - - - - - - - - - - 43-45 Activities ...... ...... .46 Student Council ..-.--..-..47 Senior Play ............. 48 Science Club ..............................49 Glee Club ............ 50 Orchestra ............51 Recorder Staff ...........52 Junior Minstrel ...........53 Class of 1947 53 Sports...................................... 54 Varsity Track -.---..-.-..55 Varsity Football........................56-57 Varsity Basketball ----------- 58-59 Varsity Baseball - -.................- 60-61 Girls Basketball ........... 62 Cheerleaders.............................--63 Athletic Association .......... 64 - 65-84 Advertisements MR. FRANK A. BERRY Superintendent of Schools Mr. Berry is more than a superintendent of Bethel Schools to us. We have come to regard him as a true friend, at all times willing to lend us any facilities at his disposal. In his close contact with our high school we feel very fortunate in really getting to know our superintendent and to regard him as a true and amiable friend. PtIRV il l CM MR. RALPH M. T. JOHNSON Principal Mr. Johnson has been more to us than just a principal of our school. Always a friend, never too busy to hear and give us a fair, unbiased opinion on our problems, he has guided us over the unsteady pathway of our high school days during the three years he has been with us. His poise, tact and impartiality have won our admiration and have proven him a true and lasting friend. We leave him with the sincere hope for a successful and happy future. Page eight MRS. J. THAYER BOWMAN, JR. Class Adviser When Mrs. Kyle resigned in January, Mrs. J. Thayer Bowman, Jr., took over the very difficult task of Senior Adviser. It was through her tireless efforts that our yearbook, class play, and senior year in general became successful. To you, Mrs. Bow- man, we give our honest and grateful thanks for a task well done. Page nine Allan R. Troit Standing Ralph M. T. Johnson John R. MacDonald Francis T. Sehulster Charles Boice Sitting Suzanne S. Bowman Eunice M. Schatzle Esther Boice Dorothy W. Naramore Jennie V. Carroll Margaret C. Fisher Pane clt t cu y,a,Loh Staff Editor Herbert Taylor Betty Gurney Associate Editors E. John Harvey Ralph Bartram Art Editors E. John Harvey Grace Trowbridge Joseph Tarrant Sports Editors Wanda Ellis James Brawley Betty Gurney Music Editors Alice Ferry Beverly Sharra Barbara Anderson Photography Editors Dorothy Randall Richard Beschle Barbara Hanna John Anderson Arthur Beauregard Wanda Ellis Business Staff Betty Gurney Lillian Swarm Beverly Sharra Frank Johnson E. John Harvey Beverly Sharra Barbara Hanna Joan Ransome Jean Marie Pawloski Write-up Staff Barbara Anderson Frank Johnson Richard Beschle Ralph Bartram Pa$e thirteen Four years ago in early September A day our class will always remember. We climbed the steps of Bethel High Scared to death, but willing to try. We thought we were smart as Freshman do But the Sophomores told us a thing or two. The Juniors joked and rubbed it in, But the Seniors—they just looked and grinned. The teachers were nice in their studious way, This meant to study and not to play. So we all pitched in to do our test For we were students of B. H. S. It wasn't all work as we soon found out When the Freshman's reception came about, We wished that this fun would only last, But the end of the year rolled around too fast. Then we were Sophomores more eager to learn, Preparing ourselves for our Junior term, The work got harder day by day. But socials and dances came our way. Finally Juniors, upper-classmen in trust, And we sneered the Freshman as was done to us, Our minstrel and prom were a big success, Which put our ability to the test. Our Senior year has finally come. No other days have brought such fun. Not just the work, nor not just the play, But the things that happened every day. Well iniss the noise in study hall, The losses and victories in basketball, The fire bell sound in the midst of a lesson, And petitions we signed to have one session. We'll miss the Freshman not making a scene, And the buzzer that rang at three-sixteen, Decorating the hall for the dances we gave, And trying to spend all the money we saved. We won't be sharing in any of these. But high in our hearts will be memories, Memories of work and of all our tricks. For we were the class of '46. Our school days are over in Bethel High And it's not very easy to say goodbye, Descending the steps, we've done our best, And add to the honor of B. H. S. Cecilia F. Tayi.or Page fourteen JOHN ANDERSON Andy” Hey there!” . . . Got anything to eat?” . . . Ruff!! Here I come!” . . . Casanova and his car . . . Quite the typist . . . Smooth dancer. BARBARA ANDERSON Barb” Hi . . . Personality plus . . . Never on time . . . Lovely hair . . . Happy go lucky . . . Oh gosh . . . Giggles . . . Good dresser. RALPH BARTRAM Bart” I'll buy it” . . . Colossal imagination . . . Life in these United States, he’s it! . . . Cartoonist . . . Those jokes . . . His compositions are really worth reading . . . Most helpful on our year- book. Page sixteen .J4.S. 1946 ETHEL BENEDICT Ben Oh, gosh” . . . Neat . . . Dignified . . . Determined . . . Likes good books . . . Always seen riding her bicycle. ELIZABETH C. BERTOZZ1 Tita Oh, stop it!!” . . . Looking dreamy eyed in class . . . Found in South Nor- walk looking for nylons . . . Shy . .,. Pleasant . . . Neat . . . Hopes to land in New York after graduation. t ARTHUR BEAUREGARD Booie Business-like . . . Hard worker . . . Good pole vaulter . . . Wanna see a picture of my dream girl? . . . Boss of English Drug Co. . . . Good fellow to know. Pane seventeen RICHARD G. BESCHLE 'Dick” Not necessarily . . . Authoritative . . . Likes a friendly argument . . . Likes photography . . . Eagle Scout . . . Studies electronics ... I think it's all very dumb . . . Always a gentle- man. JAMES BRAWLEY Jim” That's my neighbor! . . . Life of a party . . . Tubby . . . Full of the devil . . . Good athlete . . Big tease . . . Look at that blonde.” CHARLES BUTLER Charlie” Hello son” . . . Good natured . . . 1 hear ya burpin” . . . Quiet . . . Camera fan . . . Did you?” . . . Fisherman. Page eighteen J3.J4.S. 1946 WANDA ELLIS Windy 1 got a letter today! . . . Clever with the sweet talk . . . Now how about the Navy? . . . Our hep hep gal . . . Our able treasurer. ELBA ENRICI Elba” Ambitious . . . Sensitive . . . Collects autographs . . . Critical . . . Likes good movies . . . Unusually good memory . . . Really” . . . Always studying . . . Intellectual type . . . Beautiful hair. ALICE FERRY Al” Gee . . . Pert and pretty . . . Great life . . . Fun . . . Witty . . . Nice jewelry . . . Dinah Shore of B. H. S. Pugc ninvivvn BETTY GURNEY Bet” Oh darn . . . Hails from Massachu- setts . . . Going steady . . . Poise . . . Del says—” ... A good friend. BARBARA HANNA Bobby” Hello” . . . Sweet and shy . . . Has a sense of humor . . . I’ll help” . . . Always smiling ... I guess so.” RICHARD HANNA Dick” Never without a slide rule . . . Just call me Orson . . . Well dressed . . . Advice to the lovelorn . . . Loves sail- ing ... He and his ping pong ball. Page twenty B.J4.S. 1946 JEAN HARGREAVES Jeanie” Hi” . . . Gives with the giggles . . . Partial to the Navy . . . On the quiet side . . . Always singing in the corri- dor. EDWARD JOHN HARVEY, JR. Jack” Artistic . . . Determined . . . Found around Danbury . . . Leave me alone. Kick me once in a while, and I'll get there” . . . Likes hunting . . . Swell clothes . . . Intellectual . . . Has college intentions. MARGARET HAWLEY Midge Hi ya” . . . Oh keep quiet!” . . . Daily letter from Jake . . . Good sport . . . Definitely likeable . . . Dependable. Page twcnty-onc FRANK JOHNSON Sam Charming personality . . . Athletic . . . Polite . . . Frank . . . Swell sport . . . Sincere . . . Hi, Baby” . . . Al- ways with a gang . . . Ambition: to be a chemist. LENORE SANDRA LaROZA Lee Doll baby . . . Usually in Newtown . . . Always smiling . . . Biting finger nails . . . Chewing gum . . . Mind of her own . . . Good sport. EDNA MAYNARD Eddie Quiet . . . Likes movies . . . Van John- son fan . . . Ambitious . . . Wants to travel . . . Oh brother!” . . . Collects sport clippings . . . Hopes to be a secretary . . . Forever singing ”My Bill.” Page twenty-two 8.J4.S. 1946 PATRICIA McCABE Pat” Likes movies . . . Hurry up” ... Al- ways reading books . . . Loves sports . . . Wants to be a nurse . . . Rarely stops talking . . . Hates Boogie Woogie and heavy opera. ELEANOR MOREY Elite” Hopes to be a secretary one of these days . .. Wonderful ... Likes waltzes, especially Blue Danube . . . Oh Frankie!!! . . . Bashful . . . Wonder- ful sense of humor . . . You’ll never know” . . . Why rush around when you can take your time? JEANNE MARIE PAWLOSKI Honey Frank and temperamental . . . Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow you may die . . . Found at Sam's drinking coffee with Joanie . . . Coax me.” Page twenty-threo JOANIE MANNING RANSOME Oubie” Poetic . . . Artistic . . . Temperamental . . . Excitable . . . Who knows, maybe I'll be famous? . . . Giggles . . . Always peeling off nail polish . . . Ambition: to be happy . . . With Jennie—at Sam's drinking coffee. DOROTHY RANDALL Dot Good sense of humor . . . Optimistic . . . Likes sports . . . Hates to study . . . Holy cow” . . . Happy go lucky . . . Honestly!” . . . Aims to be a nurre . . . Likes to sleep. FREDRICK RENNER Fred” Strong, silent type . . . That's a joke, son!” . . . Sports fan . . . Good natured . . . Bashful ... A friend to all. Page tu tnty-four B.J4.S. 1946 OLIVIA RODRIQUES Livve” Jolly . . . Happy go lucky . . . Gum chewer . . . Always giggling . . . Hubba hubba . . . Ambition: to be a bookkeeper . . . Johnny Johnston— I just love that man” . . . Wonderful outlook on life. BEVERLY SHARRA Bev” Hi yah . . . I’m hungry . . . Petite . . . Long, dark hair . . . Daily trips to the Post Office . . . Good student. RICHARD SETTANNI Rich” That’s what you think” ... Ex woman hater . . . Mathematics is easy —for him . . . What this country needs is—’’ . . . Sleeves always rolled up . . . Genius at chess. Page tmniy-fuc JOAN STECK ''Sleckey” Quiet . . . Easy going . . . Swell sport . . . Small . . . Has a way with the fellows . . .Always writing letters . . . Always looking for a laugh. IRENE STRYKER Rente’ Giggles a lot . . . Full of fun . . . Blushes easily . . . Boy, did I have fun last night!” . . . Likeable. Page twenty-six RJ4.S. 1946 LILLIAN SWARM Lil” You know?” . . . Got to see Lou! . . . Small and jolly . . . Our gum gal . . . Good sense of humor . . . Our secretary. JOSEPH TARRANT Joe” Athletic . . . Definite . . . Frank . . . Georgetown ? ? ?’’ . . . Always in a phonebooth . . . Hi, Babe . . . Wants to be a dentist . . . If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.” CECILIA TAYLOR Winger” Watch out or I’ll bat you! ... All around gal . . . Wings over her heart . . . Cute . . .’Bobby' socks . . . Tap dancer . . . Class poet. Page twcniy-sei en HERBERT TAYLOR Herbie” “Oh gee” . . . Nightly coffee at Sam’s . . . Chic dancer . . . Class President . . . Everybody’s pal . . . Got a cigarette.” GRACE TROWBRIDGE Trow Oh, 1 don't know . . . Our forever blushing Red . . . Enjoys good sports . . . Pretty blue eyes . . . Man shy. BEATRICE MARY VAGHI Bee Believe me! . . . Always writing in Economics Class . . . Good sport . . . Quiet . . . Live and let live ... A smile for just about everyone. Page twenty-eight B.J4.S. 1946 RICHARD WEBB Webby” Flashy socks . . . Pessimistic . . . Al- ways chewing gum . . . Serious . . . Quiet ... ' I didn't do it . . . Usually sleepy . . . Likes hunting and fishing. CLASS OFFICERS Herbert Taylor, President; Wanda Ellis, Treasurer; Lillian Swarm, Secretary; Joseph Tarraut, Vice President Page twenty-nine ■ I Fred F. Randall, S 2 c Page thirty OUR years ago on September 4, more than 61 students mi- grated to this noble institution. When we entered we expected to be treated like any of the other students. But, to our surprise, for one year we suffered in silence at the will of the upper classmen. At the beginning of the year we were welcomed at a reception held in our honor. We were glad Christmas came relieving us of the strain and self-consciousness of catering to the higher students. When we put on our Freshman dance we felt rather important and knew we were progressing to the social side of life. Ten boys and five girls left us at the beginning of spring, and two new girls joined our ranks. Thus passed our Freshman year, our trials and tribulations eased only by the kind advice of the faculty. With the start of Sophomore year came an era of revived de- termination. By now we had partially recovered from the bruises in- flicted the previous year. With a new slant on high school life, we set out making history for the Class of ’46. Our first action was the election of officers. Emerging, mud-spattered were the following: Herbert Taylor, President; Arthur Beauregard, Vice President; Frank Johnson, Secretary; Treasurer, Lillian Swarm. Now, as the class officers were in need of money, it was decided to have a barn dance. This project provided a successful evening for the whole school. However, before long, destiny overtook us. Our most depen- dable financiers were shanghaied” and the building was torn apart upon the arrival of anxious ring salesmen. From every corner stu- dents came to purchase this significant ornament of jewelry. At the end of this, our second year at B. H. S. we definitely felt we had carved our mark in the annals of time as well as in our school desks. Entering our Junior Year we were starting out for the best year any Junior Class ever had. And it turned out to be true. The class election took place and Herbert Taylor became Pres- ident; James Brawley, Vice President; Lillian Swarm, Secretary; and Frank Johnson, Treasurer. We put on a successful minstrel and other social activities. Miss Fisher was our advisor and director. Page thirty-five Jris I onj The first of March saw the Junior Prom plans taking form. With zeal and enthusiasm, work started on arrangements. We spent long hours and hard earned cash converting the gymnasium into a make believe ballroom, bright with spring flowers. But our efforts were rewarded, and the Prom was The Social Event of the year. And then—back to earth. On the advice of our teacher, we put aside our social life, and spent the balance of the year on school work. During this year we lost six students, and gained three. And so, in Room 23, our Junior Year passed into the annals of history. We began our last year in B. H. S. with the election of officers, the results of which were Herbert Taylor, president; Joseph Tarrant, Vice President; Lillian Swarm, Secretary; and Wanda Ellis, Treas- urer. Reports drifted about and soon were confirmed that Mrs. Kyle was soon to resign. We then began our search for a new class advis- or. Donning our most cherubic grins we confronted Mrs. J. Thayer Bowman who graciously consented to lead us in this our last year. Our first activity was a Barn Dance which proved successful in every way. Next came our comedy play, Campus Quarantine,” under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bowman. This was a very successful project from both a social and financial stand point. Our next social affair was our Senior Ball providing fun and entertainment for all. For years there has been much agitation about having a year- book in Bethel High but our class really went to work and produced the first one ever in the history of B. H. S. We started to work so late that it required much work in a short time, but nevertheless was completed by April 1. We felt it was a very successful undertaking. A class picnic was held in June followed by a very impressive program on Class Night. This wound up the activities for the year, except for our graduation which was held June 21st. Now, having endured the trials and tribulations of four high school years in such an enjoyable and beneficial manner, we hope that those who follow will carry the torch. We shall toil endlessly to earn fame and repute for ourselves and to reflect honor and glory to B. H. S. Barbara Anderson Beatrice Vaghi Pa$e thirty-six IT IS THE year 1956. Charles Butler and Jeannie Pawloski— noted Psychiatrists, hop into a heliocopter for a trip around the country side to look up their old school chums. While filling up on gas at the Danbury Airport (a suburb of Bethel) which is under the construction of Fred Renner and chief engineer Dick Hanna — we bump into Dick Webb, leaning on a shovel—a member of the construction gang. We then take off and head toward the city of Bethel. On the way we stop over Parloa Stadium (one of the largest stadiums in the Country) to watch a ball game which we find is being coached by our one and only Jim Brawley. Who should be up to bat but little Herbie Taylor Jr. Little Herbie hits a line drive that knocks little Del Staib Jrs. front teeth loose. Hastily we descend, and are about to take little Del to the doctor when who should rush up but little Del’s Mother, the former Betty Gurney and Father, Delwin Staib who is now a mechanic working on his own time. After much dis- cussion, Del Jr. is sent to the office of Joe Tarrant well known den- tist of Bethel. Nurse Grace Trowbridge reports to us that everything is under control. We ask her about her old friends Beverly Sharra, Barbara Anderson and Alice Ferry. She told us that Alice is a nurse in one of the leading hospitals in New Haven and that Beverly and Barbara, the last time she heard, were traveling the country side in a trailer looking for adventure. (Just living off the fat of the land.) So we leave Bethel and travel along the sky-way to New York. Landing on the top of Grand Central Station, we descend and make our way up Vanderbilt Avenue. Nearing the Conover Building we see a Red Hat box coming toward us—A bell rings in my head—It is!—Joanie Ransome, well known Conover model. We greet one another with cheery hello’s. Joanie pursuades us to accompany her to lunch to Olivia Rodrigues’, Edna Maynard’s, Jean Hargreaves’ and Eleanor Morey’s Tea Shoppee. After tea and crumpets, we depart with cheery farewells. Pjgc thirty-seven Hopping a bus, who should be driving it but Richard Settanni. We are amazed to see a huge brick building with a tremendous neon sign with John Anderson’s Auto Parts” on it. We discuss his success and continue on our tour. Our next stop is Broadway in order to take in one of the Great Musicals of the time, under the management of Jack Harvey. Upon entering the lobby we come upon Herbert Tay- lor who tells us he is on a business tour of all the theaters looking for new talent. We ask him if he has any personal interest in this special theater. From him we learn that Joan Steck, a blues singer and Cecilia Taylor, a dancer are in the show. Irene Stryker, head usherette, shows us to our seat. Sitting down we find ourselves be- side Frank Johnson, Ralph Bartram and Richard Beschle, all of whom are our great chemists of the day, taking in the show as a form of diversion from their work. The show opens and who's or- chestra is playing, none other than Art Beauregard’s Star Dusters” with Lenore La Roza at the piano. As it is pretty late we have to leave because of a party that we have been invited to by Elba Enrici, noted Linguist. As we arrive we are greeted by our hostess who sur- prises us by having at the party Beatrice Vaghi, an artist, who is talking with Pat McCabe, Wanda Ellis and Lillian Swarm, all trained nurses. Margaret Hawley and Elizabeth Bertozzi, owners of New York’s one and only Waldorf Astoria come up and greet us. From them we learn that B. Hanna, a school teacher who is expect- ing to take Miss Fisher’s place and Ethel Benedict a Doctor in Saint John’s Hospital have just left. The party after many hours of en- joyment is broken up—Each person going on his own path to suc- cess. After many farewells and good luck we wind our merry way homeward to the Great City of Bethel—Content on our school- chums’ success. Jeanne Marie Pawloski Charles Butler CU Wilt WE the class of 1946, the greatest of all classes to be grad- uated from Bethel High School, situated in the Town of Bethel, County of Fairfield, and State of Connecticut, being of sound nrnd, memory and understanding, do hereby make, publish and de- clare this to be our last Will and Testament, hereby disposing of such earthly goods, wares and chattels as is our right, to those who are to profit by our bequests. To Mr. Berry, we bequeath a private office on Main Street, so that he can get away from it all. To Mr. Johnson, we bequeath a new car so that he won’t have to share it with Frank and Mrs. Johnson. To Mrs. Bowman, we bequeath the hopes for another excep- tional class like ours. (Modest, aren’t we?) To Mr. Sehulster, we bequeath a couple good baseball players. To Miss Fisher, we bequeath an apple orchard so that she can continue to supply the Science Club with those deeee-licious pies. To Mr. Boice, we bequeath an extra pair of hands so that he can save his present ones. To Miss Carroll, we bequeath Dick Beschle’s latest opinion. To Mr. Trott, we bequeath the title Van Johnson of B.H.S.” To Mrs. Schatzle, we bequeath a new supply of deportment cards. To Mr. MacDonald, we bequeath a beeee-u-tiful blonde. To Mrs. Naramore, we bequeath a megaphone so that she can be heard in the back of the room. To Mrs. Boice, we bequeath a more successful basketball team. I, Barbara Anderson, do bequeath my ability to arrive at school on time to Althea Ferguson. I, John Anderson, do bequeath my lim-o-zene to Joe Carroll. I, Ralph Bartram, do bequeath my artistic ability to Tommy Ryan. We, Arthur Beauregard and Charles Butler, do bequeath our prestige at English’s Drug Store to any Junior boys who can catch it. I, Lizabeth Bertozzi, do bequeath my fondness for sleep to my sisters. pjgc thirty nine CLs Wilt I, Richard Beschle, do bequeath my careful driving to Bobby O'Keefe. I, James Brawley, do bequeath my quick temper to Bobby Mc- Manus. I, Wanda Ellis, do bequeath my basketball ability to Jean Martin. I, Elba Enrici, do bequeath my shyness to Eleanor lies. I, Alice Ferry, do bequeath my personality to Connie Miller. I, Betty Gurney, do bequeath my Massachusetts accent to Arlene Beauregard, who is trying desperately to develop one. I, Barbara Hanna, do bequeath my quietness to Jane Reed. I, Richard Hanna, do bequeath my store of knowledge to Ray- mond Moran. I, Jean Hargreaves, do bequeath my serenading in the corri- dors to Shirley Clarke. I, Jack Harvey, do bequeath my sarcastic indifference to Jim- my Murphy. I, Margaret Hawley, do bequeath Jake to Helen Betts, who really wants him. I, Frank Johnson, do bequeath my affection for the opposite sex to Paul Seifert. I, Lenore LaRoza, do bequeath my braids to Varonica Schall. We, Edna Maynard and Oliva Rodriques, do bequeath our love for bus drivers to Pauline Johnson and Lorraine Letts. I, Patricia McCabe, do bequeath my ability not to be noticed in class to Dorothy Somers. I, Eleanor Morey, do bequeath my ability to manage my father’s store to John Fatool. I, Jean Pawloski, do bequeath my acting ability to Dolores Talone. I, Dorothy Randall, do bequeath my brother’s picture to Car- oline Gonzales. I, Joan Ransome, do bequeath my height to Audrey Ticehurst. I, Fred Renner, do bequeath my good sportsmanship to Richard Hopkins. Page forty CL, Will I, Richard Settanni, do bequeath my casanova technique to Warren Lafferty. I, Beverly Sharra, do bequeath my long hair to Charry Bough- ton. I, Delwin Staib, do bequeath my ability to skip school to Al- fred Dennis. I, Joan Steck, do bequeath my singing voice to Billy Streaman. I, Irene Stryker, do bequeath my ability to giggle to Louise Boice. I, Lillian Swarm, do bequeath my constant gum chewing to Joyce Steck. I, Joseph Tarrant, do bequeath my athletic ability to William Fancher. I, Cecilia Taylor, do bequeath my ability to tap dance to Bar- bara May. I, Herbert Taylor, do bequeath my ability to run the Senior Class to whom ever it falls upon next year. I, Grace Trowbridge, do bequeath my temper to Dorothy Noe. I, Beatrice Vaghi, do bequeath my unassuming manner to Josephine Paige. I, Richard Webb, do bequeath my pessimism to Walter Bel- ardenelli. We hereby appoint Mr. Ralph M. T. Johnson and Mrs. J. Thayer Bowman, both being of sound mind, as executors, and re- quest that they execute this will on or before June 21st, 1947. (Signed) CLASS OF 1946 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we the representatives of the class of 1946, declaring ourselves in no way responsible for the mcompetency of the inheritors of this will, on this 21st day of June in the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-six, so set our hand and seal. Betty Gurney Beverly Sharra Joseph Tarrant Ps$e forty-one GIRL BOY Most Popular Barbara Anderson Herbie Taylor Handsomest Delwin Staib Most Optimistic Olivia Rodriques Fred Renner Most Pessimistic Elba Enrici Richard Webb Prettiest Joan Ransome Best All Around Barbara Anderson Herbie Taylor Biggest Grind Elba Enrici Richard Beschle Best Sport Margaret Hawley Fred Renner Most Athletic Wanda Ellis Joseph Tarrant Noisiest Beverly Sharra John Anderson Most Romantic Betty Gurney Delwin Staib Most Conceited Beverly Sharra Jack Harvey Best Dancers Wanda Ellis Herbie Taylor Done Most For Class Lillian Swarm Herbie Taylor Most Likely to Succeed Barbara Hanna Richard Hanna Most Musical Alice Ferry Arthur Beauregard Most Sarcastic Joan Ransome Jack Harvey Class Gossip Class of 1946 Nerviest Wanda Ellis John Anderson Most Ambitious Elba Enrici Richard Hanna First to Get Married Betty Gurney Delwin Staib Most Likely to Be an Old Maid Elba Enrici Most Likely to Be a Bachelor Richard Settanni Most Poetical Cecelia Taylor Ralph Bartram Woman Hater Richard Hanna Man Hater Elba Enrici Biggest Flirt Joan Steck John Anderson Biggest Gigglers Jean Hargreaves Delwin Staib Best Dressed Beverly Sharra Jack Harvey Best Natured Barbara Anderson Fred Renner Faculty Pet Jean Marie Pawloski Frank Johnson Most Bashful Barbara Hanna Richard Settanni Best Line Ethel Benedict John Anderson Class Baby Barbara Hanna Richard Settanni Biggest Tease Irene Stryker John Anderson Biggest Bluff Ethel Benedict John Anderson Easiest to Rattle Grace Trowbridge Joseph Tarrant Most Talkative Beverly Sharra John Anderson Biggest Show Off Jean Marie Pawloski Jimmie Brawley Best Actors Jean Marie Pawloski Jimmie Brawley Page forty-two Indent (Council The student body of Bethel High School held their annual elec- tions in September, and elected the following slate of officers for the year: President: Frank Johnson; Vice President, Joseph Carroll; Secretary: Betty Gurney. This year’s Student Council has been quite a successful one, sponsoring many of the school's activities. Among them were: a dance in September with the Freshmen as guests of the school; a very successful tag day for the Library; and a tea in honor of Mrs. James Kyle, who, before her resignation in January, was the fac- ulty adviser, a position she had held for many years. Page forty-) even e . ___lenior On March 29th, 19-46, the Seniors put on a successful three-act comedy written by Robert Ray. The action of Campus Quarantine’’ was swift, the dialogue clever and witty, and some of the situations which took place were almost bewildering in the many mix-ups caused by a case of chicken pox. The cast underwent three weeks of intensive rehearsals entail- ing hard work but also good fun under the able direction of Mr. J. Thayer Bowman, Jr. The Seniors are grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Bowman for their wonderful cooperation and patience during our preparation for the play. The cast included: Alice Ferry, Jean Hargreaves, Beatrice Vaghi, Joan Ransome, Jeanne Pawloski, Wanda Ellis, Richard Settanni, James Brawley, Frank Johnson, Charles Butler, John Anderson, Joe Tarrant. Page forty-eight The Science Club of B. H. S. was formed in 1939. It has con- tinued ever since, and has had its active and inactive years. We’re sorry to say that so far, this year has been on the inactive side. Not that we haven’t tried. The members can vouch for this! However we did successfully initiate members at Putnam Park. Our treasury was bolstered by a barn dance in November. The year’s activities include: A trip to Reymonds Bakery in Waterbury. A lecture by Mr. Sydney Rapp, city engineer of Danbury. A trip to New York and an annual banquet. Miss Fisher Joseph Tarrant Grace Trowbridge Barbara Hanna Frank Johnson Faculty Advisor President Vice President Secret ary-T reasurer Scout Page forty-ntnt The Glee Club under the direction of Mrs. Antoinette Daniels enjoyed a full program this year. Eight of the members attended the opera, The Tales of Hoffman,” on January 11, in New York. They also plan to attend another opera before June. This club is limited to Freshmen, and has a large attendance. The officers are: President: Vice President: Secretary-Treasurer: Librarian: Julianne Gallagher Gloria Mulfield Nancy Dann Elizabeth Delaney Page fills Our Bethel High School Orchestra has achieved a great deal during the past year. The Orchestra was fortunate to have as its su- pervisors, Mrs. Antoinette Daniels and Mr. Verne Burnett. Mr. Burnett came to Bethel High near the beginning of the year and his services were most beneficial. The Orchestra has learned many fine pieces during the past year, among which were several symphony numbers. Bethel High graduating classes for many years have appreciated the splendid music the orchestra has provided. Its music has added much to the graduation exercises. The fine work accomplished by the members of the orchestra assures them of a bright musical future. Page fifty-one Recorder As is customary, the Class of ’46 published the annual school paper in May, 1945. We called our publication the B. H. S. RE- CORDER. We worked hard to make the Recorder the best paper to go out from Bethel High and even though our class advisor was forced to leave us, we achieved our goal. Those pupils who were on the staff were as follows: Betty Gurney-Herbert Taylor, Co-editors; Arthur Beauregard, Business Manager; Grace Trowbridge, Charles Butler, Barbara Hanna, Lillian Swarm, Wanda Ellis, Assistants; Barbara Hanna, Elba Enrici, Literature; Fred Renner, Diana Dolan, John Anderson, Humor; Barbara Anderson, Betty Gurney, Joe Tarrant, James Brawley, Joan Ransome, Jean Marie Pawloski, Observation Tower; Grace Trowbridge, Dorothy Randall, Alice Ferry, Fashions; Richard Beschle, Ralph Bartram, Cartoons and Heading; Grace Trowbridge, Lillian Swarm, Wanda Ellis, James Brawley, Joe Tarrant, Fred Ren- ner, Frank Johnson, Sports; Betty Gurney, Wanda Ellis, Joan Steck, Beverly Sharra, Typing. Page fifty-two During the year of 1945 our class presented the Junior Minstrel which was the most talked about and successful event of the year. Much credit and appreciation goes to Miss Margaret Fisher, director, and Mrs. Richard M. Crowley, accompanist. Jack Harvey who acted as interlocutor proved his ability throughout the entire show. The endmen in their comical outfits, black faces, southern ac- cents, and ever loving antics consisted of Joe Tarrant, John Ander- son, James Brawley, Beatrice Vaghi, Irene Stryker and Grace Trow- bridge. The Amateur Specialties proved professional in a variety of en- tertaining numbers. Those participating were; vocal solos by Joan Ransome, Carol Ann Drum, Joan Steck, Helen Betts, Herbert Tay- lor, Alice Ferry, and Shirley Clarke. Accordion selections by Rolldo Ceccorulli, Trumpet solo by James Tarrant and dance specialty by Cecilia Taylor. The remainder of the class sang in the chorus. Page fifty-three f After losing the strong team of last year which won the League Championship of the Housatonic Valley Schoolmen’s League, this year’s team is sure to be a success. This was recently shown in the choke” meet. The team did a remarkably good job in beating some of the class A and class B contestants. The new coach Mr. John R. MacDonald and a few veterans will see us through this season. Mr. Allen Trott, another new mem- ber of our faculty, is ably assisting the coach. Former coach Mr. John C. McGrievy is also very helpful. We hope to capture the league title for the third consecutive- year and place well in the state meet. Our dual meets with Newtown, Washington and New Milford will be our chief tests. The following Seniors are members of the Track Team: Frank Johnson, Del Staib, John Anderson, Ralph Bartram, Charles Butler, Manager. Page fifty-fli t- d This year’s team has made a better record than any other team in our school’s short football history. The team was co-champion of the Housatonic Valley Schoolman’s League, losing only one game to an inferior but hard fighting Washington Squad. It also should be noted that the squad did not have the im- mediate advantage of all candidates, for it was hit hard by pre-season injuries. The two greatest losses were Joe Tarrant, who was a two year varsity member, and an outstanding blocking back; and Roldo Ceccorulli (Crill) a Sophomore, and a hard driving ball player in the making, with one year of Jayvee ball under his belt. Bethel boasted a one-two punch in George Perdrizet and Walt Belardenelli, two of the highest scorers and hardest hitting backfield men in the league. The team is very fortunate as far as loss of material is concerned. Their only loss will be at End. This position was capably filled by Fred Renner, the only Senior on the team. A job well done, Fred. The members of the team were, Ame Johnson, Dick Hopkins, Captain Walter Belardenelli, George Perdrizet, Joe Sullivan, Jim Tarrant, Bob McManus, Frank Briscoe, A1 Washburn, Fred Renner, Bob Pattison, Roy Murad, Paul Seifert, George Read, ably assisted by Manager Joe Tarrant and his assistant Wilfred Chassey. BETHEL OPPONENT 38 . . . Washington . . . .... 26 53 . . . Newtown . . . .... 0 24 . . . . Bedford . . . . ?? 45 . . . New Milford . . . .... 12 42 .... 33 51 .... 0 42 . . . Washington . . . .... 52 36 .... 12 331 157 Played 8 Won 7 Lost 1 Page fifty-seven Uarjify (f aslietha (f This year’s Basketball Team, captained by Jim Brawley had an up and down season. The team placed in the Championship game for the second consecutive year. John C. McGreivey, who very ably coached the team, has placed two teams in Championship games in as many years and a third place team in the State Tournament at Hartford. The roster of this year’s team consists of Captain Jim Brawley, Joe Tarrant, Frank Johnson, Del Staib, George Perdizet, Walt Bel- ardinelli, John Anderson, Bob McManus, Joe Sullivan, Bern How- ley, Bob Streamen, Wilfred Chassey, Bob Halpin, Harris Chapman, George Lyons, Ron Kurjacki, Alfred Dennis. This was an eventful basketball year, producing 9 wins and 6 losses. BETHEL Scores OPPONENT 46 Woodbury 36 20 .................... Ridgefield 29 16....................... Danbury 34 26...................New Canaan........................34 32 Newtown 30 36 .................Abbott Tech.......................22 37 ...................... Darien 35 47 Woodbury 17 28........................ Darien 40 33 Newtown 28 24....................... Danbury 36 21 .................New Milford.......................22 30.......................Watertown.....................21 37...................New Milford.......................26 22 .................Abbott Tech.......................11 26....................... Regional 46 30...................... Killingly 38 Page fifty-runt VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM l ursify (f3uSebaf( A bright future is predicted for this baseball season and many seasons to come. For the first time since the war we have a full time baseball coach on our faculty. Mr. Francis Sehulster, who has been handling teams successfully in New Jersey, should turn out many winning teams for Bethel. A stiff schedule is planned with a tentative lineup as follows: Pitchers—Bernard Howley, Richard Hopkins, Alan Washburn; Catcher—Jim Brawley; First Base—Fred Renner; Second Base— Hiram Taylor or Ronald Hurjacki; Third Base—Captain Joe Tar- rant; Short Stop—Gardner Warren; Left Field—Bob Streamen; Center Field—Bernard Howley or Richard Hopkins, and Right Field—George Bates. BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SCHEDULE Date Opponent Place April 12 Wooster Prep Away April 16 Danbury H. S. Away April 26 Woodbury H. S. Away May 3 New Milford H. S. Away May 7 Newtown H. S. Home May 10 H. Abbott Tech. Home May 14 Woodbury H. S. Home May 21 New Milford H. S. Home May 24 Newtown H. S. Away May 28 H. Abbott Tech. Away May 31 Danbury H. S. Home June 3 Ridgefield H. S. Home Denotes league game Page sixty-out This year the girls' basketball team had a fairly successful sea- son, winning about one half their games. The games played were fast and close. The team was fortunate this year to be coached by Mrs. Boice, the gym teacher. The manager was Lillian Swarm and the assistant manager was Harriet Mannion. The members of the team were: Wanda Boughton, Evelyn Staib, Madeline Luzak, Wanda Ellis, the captain, Marion Nobes, Grace Trowbridge, Barbara Sharra, Barbara Ferry, Audrey Brown and Ruth Roach. The senior members of the team were Wanda Ellis and Grace Trowbridge. Page sixty-two This year we were extremely fortunate in having a very artistic group of cheer-leaders. They gave a great deal of support through- out the sports season. During the course of the year many Pep Assemblies” were held in which the girls led the school in cheering. The members of the cheer leaders are: Ethel Clark-Captain, Beatrice Vaghi, Joan Steck, Joan Ransome, Jeanne Pawloski, Dolores Talone, Corrine Dolan and Cecilia Taylor. There were five seniors among them: Joan Steck, Jeanne Pawloski, Cecilia Taylor, Beatrice Vaghi and Joan Ransome. Page sixly-tbno tie tic rAAocia t i on The Athletic Asociation has been successful in providing equip- ment for the various sports of the school. Money was raised for the many expenses through the sale of season tickets and the magazine campaign. Letters shall be awarded by the Association to all those who participated in school sports. The members of the Association are: Del win Staib—President, Walt Belardinelli—Vice President; Grace Trowbridge—Secretary; Jack Gorman, Lillian Swarm, Charles Butler, Paul Melvin, and Mr. Johnson, advisor. S)pondor Abdella’s Grocery Store Mr. Fred A. Bates Bridgeport Metal Goods Central Market Mr. Rocco Grosso Jeanne’s Dress Shop Mr. Joseph Klug Dr. William Lebowitz Light Rock Beverages Mr. Frank Mead Mrs. Johanna M. 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