Bethel High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Bethel, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1947 volume:

BETHEL, CONNECTICUT Published June 1947 SENIOR CLASS V o 1 . II BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL 2U ication The Class of 1947 dedicates this book to Mr. Frank A. Berry, who served Bethel High School so long and so faithfully. ontents Bethel High School Dedication - - - - Mr. Ralph M. T. Johnson Mr. Lionel A. Pechy Miss Margaret C. Fisher Faculty - Year Book Staff Officers Class of 1947 - Seniors - Autograph - Snaps - Features - Class Poem Class IF'S Class History Class Prophecy Class Will - Class Elections After School Activities - Student Council Junior Minstrel Recorder - Senior Play - Science Club - National Honor Society - Class of 1948 Music - Freshman Glee Club Sophomore Glee Club Orchestra - Sports - Athletic Association Cheerleaders - Varsity Football Girls Basketball Varsity Basketball - Varsity Track Varsity Baseball Advertisements - 4 5 7 8 9 10-11 12-13 14 15-35 36 37-39 40 41 42-43 44-45 46-49 50-53 54 55-57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78-100 MR. RALPH M. T. JOHNSON Superintendent of Schools Mr. Johnson, the new superintendent of the Bethel School System, was our former teacher and principal in the Bethel High School. During our four years in B. H. S., he has been not only a teacher but also an adviser. We recognize his good sportsmanship, ability to look on the bright side of life, and appreciate his willingness to help with our problems. In years ahead we hope that Mr. Johnson will have all the happiness and success that a person of his kindness and ability deserves. Page sei en MR. LIONEL A. PECHEY Principal We started as seniors with a new principal, Lionel A. Pechey. His prac- tical and beneficial advice has been helpful to us, through a profitable year. Mr. Pechey, in this short year, has been not only a good principal, but a sincere friend. To Mr. Pechey, we give our heartiest thanks for his untiring efforts in our behalf. Page eight MISS MARGARET C.FISHER Class Adviser During our four years at Bethel High, Miss Fisher acted as the guiding light through all our trials and tribulations. Not only did she teach us many different subjects but she was class adviser for our first, third, and fourth years at B. H. S. Pag ntn« To you, Miss Fisher, we owe the success of the Class of 1947. Standing, left to right: Dorothy W. Naramore Oliver C. Mellon John R. MacDonald Francis T. Sehulster Charles Boice Mary Barata Sitting, left to right: Margaret C. Fisher Lionel A. Pechey (Principal) Rebekah J. Kyle Suzanne S. Bowman Jennie V. Carroll Esther Boice Page eleven e YEARBOOK STAFF tyadool Staff Alfred Dennis Editor Robert Halpin Assistant Editors Frederick Beckett Jane Reed Business Manager Joseph Carroll Business Staff John Mullaney Dorothy Somers Barbara May Michael Carosella William Streaman Wilbur Peck Althea Ferguson Art Armand Menegay Marion Nobes Sports Paul Seifert George Bates Hiram Taylor Ethel Clarke Music Dolores Talone Arline Beauregard Photography Hiram Taylor Harriet Mannion Wilbur Peck Agnes Howley Special Department Staff Warren Lafferty Constance Miller Louise Boice Dorothy Noe Alice Borges Richard Hopkins Margaret Rockwell John Gorman Jean Martin Thomas Ryan Helen McKay John Fatool Marion Webb Audrey Ticehurst Page thirteen CtaAA Officers Secretary Joseph Carroll Treasurer Marion Webb President William Streaman V ice-President Robert McManus l age fourteen Our f e$l lyjearA EDMUND R. ARNOLD Einstein’ His conversation has too much specific gravity Student General. Athletic Association Science Club '47 I’ll betcha” . . . Blondie” . . . He’s smart in almost everything . . . Hails from Texas . . . Tardiness easily explained . . . dishes again! . . . He’s rather new around here, but he sure gets around. SALLY L. BANKS Sal” A cheery smile is worth while” Junior Minstrel, Student General, Athletic Association, Science Club ’47, Recorder ’46 Enjoys a good time . . . Fife sergeant . . . Big wheel at Sam's ... I’m going to a dance” . . . Ambition, to be a nurse and to get married . . . Spends most of her time at the Grassy Plain Drum Corps. GEORGE L. BATES Muffler” So persistent he would have the last word with an echo” Athletic Association, Student General, Baseball and Basketball ’46-’47, Year Book Staff Hey! Buddy” . . . Active in sports . . . Whistler! . . . Very talkative . . . Usually a member of the 5:20 Club . . . Noisy . . . Happy go lucky. Page sixteen B.J4.S. 1947 ARL1NE L. BEAUREGARD Lena I know a lot but I can't think of it Junior Minstrel, Science Club ’46-’47, Student General. Athletic Association, Year Book Staff Well!” ... Quite a line of talk . . . Would like to know more about horses . . . Teachers college prospect . . . Responsible for success- ful yearbook pictures. I'RED W. BECKETT Blackic” All mankind loves a lover” Nary '44-'4ft. Student General. Athletic Association. Foot hall and Track ’43-’44, Recorder ’44-’4f , Year Book Staff Oh! nuts” . . . here we go again . .. sleeps through class ... wears those wonderful Navy blues . . . loves all the girls . . . has more energy at night than in the day . . . Here I am girls. MARY E. A. BELARD1NELLI Mar Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace” Student General. Athletic Association, Junior Minstrel Let s take a reading . . . friendly . . . easy to get along with . . . good girl to know . . . sense of humor . . . happiness is a habit . . . fond of red . . . proud of her brother. Page seventeen Our DOLORES C. BERTOZZI Bed y ear A Sleepy ' To live at ease and not be bound to think” Student General, Athletic Association Honestly” . . . always chewing gum . . . remember that white angora beret and those horn-rimmed glasses . . . usually absent . . . likes ice cream . . . helps run the Spic and Span . . . Gets around. HELEN M. BETTS Mamie” Songs charm the senses” Athletic Association. Student General. Junior Minstrel, Science Club Quiet . . . good voice . . . natural curly hair . . . enjoys a good laugh . . . doesn't like to do homework . . . friendly . . . easy going . . . happy disposition . . . likes to dance. LOUISE M. BO ICE Lou Dependable but not noisy” Athletic Association, Student General, Science Club ’46-’47, Recorder Good worker . . . fun loving . . . every- body's friend . . . giggles quite a bit . . . studies hard . . . good disposition . . . intelli- gent . . . very modest . . . likes to day dream about New Canaan . . . charm, neatness and ability. Page eighteen 8.J4.S. 1947 ALICE A. BORGES AUie” Worthy to be called a friend Recorder, Junior Minstrel, Student General Athletic Association, Year Book Staff, Asst. Ms-r. Girls Basketball Sweet disposition . . . friendly . . . neat . . chic dresser . . . quite fond of Jesse Lee . . . Gee! I'm thirsty” . . . capable . . . enjoys a good laugh . . . easy going . . . well-liked. i m CHARRY L. BOUGHTON Cha-Cha’ Never too late for delight Student General, Athletic Association Would like to know the fellow next door better . . . always late . . . Romances come and go quickly . . . giggles . . . Mind your own business” . . . always chewing gum . . . loves bright colors, especially plaids. MICHAEL M. CAROSELLA Mike” Make way for the little men Science Club '4h-’47, Junior Minstrel. Athletic Association. Student General, Year Book Staff Agreeable nature . . . good kid . . . Hard worker . . . excellent company . . . class wit . . . pleasant smile . . . What about Ridgefield, Mike? Page nineteen Our J3est LjearS JOSEPH C CARROLL Joe” A man who is a friend to everyone Science Club ’46-'47, Junior Minstrel. Year Book Staff, Student General, Athletic Association. Trcas. and Sec. Junior Class, Secretary Senior Class, Student Council Vice- Pres. '46, Student Council Pres. '47, Recorder Ambitious . . . hard worker . . . good natured . . . easy to know . . . sporty dresser . . . big smile for all . . . Huh-Ah-Huh” . . . Seen at Howard Johnson s . . . Financial Wizard of class of '47. ETHEL M. CLARKE ' Beb” A happy student—a good friend” Cheer leader Capt. '4C-47, Junior Minstrel. Recorder, Student General, Athletic Association. Year Book Staff Oh! sugar ... 1 got a letter from Jimmy today” . . . always smiling . . . neat dresser . . . can really make a piano talk . . . full of vim, vigor and vitality . . . Til always be the way I am. GEORGE W. CLAUSING Buddy” Barnacle Bill the Sailor Navy '45-'46. Student General. Athletic Association He walks to Plumtrees every day and not just for his health . . . Okay, Buddy” . . . A really ambitious boy, tho a little noisy . . . always bothering Mr. Sehulster during gym class . . . The Navy’s loss our gain. Page twenty 8.J4.S. 1947 -MARGARET E. CLAUSING Peggy” A life of Riley is all I ask Junior Minstrel, Athletic Association. Student General, Science Club ’47 Wants to be a nurse . . . faithful student . . . writes quite a few letters to Japan . . . giggles a lot ... a quiz kid at Math . . . often seen in Danbury . . . never in a hurry . . . has a steady job taking care of her brother. MARC DANUSZAR Russian Happy Go Lucky Junior Minstrel. Student General, Science Club '47. Recorder, Athletic Association, Baseball ’46-f47 No kidding . . . personality plus . . . blushes easily . . . Gotta go to work . . . plans to take over Tecks ... a good base- ball player . . . secretive about his girl friends ALFRED J. DENNIS Rhythm is my business Science Club '46-'47. Junior Minstrel. Vice Pres. Student Council. Recorder. Year Book Staff. Junior Class Pres.. Basketball '46-47, Athletic Association, Orchestra ’44-'47 Well liked . . . Easy going . . . has a string of pretty chicks . . . fellow seniors enjoy his wit and humor . . . instructor in the Grassy Plain Drum Corps . . . Hey! Ya know what?” Page twenty-one Our finest l jeard WILLIAM W. FANCHER Wheel Bashfulness is an ornament to me Student General. Athletic Association, Basketball Mgr. ’47, Junior Minstrel, Science Club ’46-'47 That’s what you think, boy! . . . Solid Geometry star . . . Our basketball manager . . . slow silent type . . . For he's a jolly good fellow ... A Scientific brain hath lie.” JOHN W. FATOOL Johnnie” As a salesman he is unexcelled Student General. Athletic Association, Junior Minstrel, Chairman of Candy Staff Old faithful of the candy stand . . . Best crooner in the Junior Minstrel . . . Yes! we have no candy . . . In quietness and in con- fidence shall be your strength.” ALTHEA D. FERGUSON Fergie She of sunny disposition and friendly ways Athletic Association, Student General. Junior Minstrel, Year Book Staff, Science Club, Recorder Good natured . . . full of fun . . . giggles . . . argues with Hiram . . . For crying out loud ... a friendly smile . . . blushes easily . . . always asking questions. Pjgv iwtniy-two B.J4.S. 1947 ROBERT J. HALPIN Half He purs his problems away for a brainy clay Mgr. Magazine Campaign. Junior Minstrel. Student General. Science Club President. Recorder. Editor Year Book. Basketball '45-’46, Baseball ’46-’47 Oh Ya . . . Meet you at Mullaney’s”. . . Studious Chap . . . Likes sports . . . always willing to help . . . quiet . . . unassuming . . . popular with his class mates . . . amateur astronomer. JOHN J. GORMAN Carp A warm hidden friendship is within him Athletic Association. Student General. Junior Minstrel, Track ’44-’47. Year Book Staff. Football ’45-’46 Athletically minded . . . Girl shy . . . '’Let's go out . . . Prospect for the Olympic Track Team . . . Slow motion . . . Likeable person- ality. RICHARD J. HOPKINS Hoppie” All great men are dying, I’m not feeling so well myself” Science Club '46-'47. Athletic Association. Student General. Year Book Staff. President Class ’44, Vice-President Class ’45. Baseball ’44-46, Football ’44-45-'46. Capt. ’46 Sure . . . Boy! what flashy ties . . . menace to the lab . . . congenial . . . full of life . . trys hard . . . The Master Mind. Page twenty-three Bed y ear A AGNES E. HOWLEY Aggie” She has a natural bend towards the men Athletic Association. Junior Minstrel. Student General, Year Book Staff. Recorder Pretty hair . . . noontime rendezvous . . . never has a pencil . . . On your honor . . . always late . . . neat ... a friend of every- one . . . likes to stay after school . . . Beech- nut gum and cokes. ELEANOR M. ILES Duchess Why teachers get gray Junior Minstrel. Athletic Association. Student General Rube ... I got a joke to tell ya . . . Faithful member of the 3:20 club . . . good natured . . . after school rendezvous at Sam's . . . Ambition, to be a Mrs. PAULINE L. JOHNSON Pauli” Everything passes except what is well done Athletic Association, Student General. Junior Minstrel Ambitious . . . honor roll student . . . neat appearance . . . likes a good joke . . . ac- complished pianist . . . Should make an at- tractive lady in white.” Page twenty-four (B.J4.S. 1947 WARREN C. LAFFERTY Goof Men of few words are the best men Junior Minstrel. Student General. Athletic Association, Recorder, Year Boot Staff Where are we going tonight” . . . Great gum chewer . . . Farmer . . . What do you think this is, a taxi? . . . Flashy ties . . . always on absent list. LORRAINE M. LETTS .Lettsie I’ve got a pocketful of dreams Athletic Association. Student General, Junior Minstrel Sparkling smile . . . twinkling eyes . . . full of mischief . . . likes her part time job in Danbury ... is a very good soda jerk . . . always seen with Pauli. i HARRIET A. MANNION Blondie” Her special duty is to help others Athletic Association. Student General. Junior Recorder, Junior Minstrel. Mgr. Girls Basketball Let's go to Danbury-. . . likes basketball . . . good natured . . . friendly . . . combines work with pleasure . . . dependable . . . optimistic . . . likes to type . . . likes to work in Home Ec. . . . very seldom on the serious side. Page twenty-five Our d ears MARGARET E. MANNION Peggy” Still water runs deep Stud tut General, Science Club. Athletic Association, Junior Minstrel. Basketball Shy . . . always willing to help . . . fond of riding in cars . . . enjoys sewing ... an in- terest in Danbury . . . seen with Mabel. JEAN E. MARTIN Red” A merry heart goes all day Athletic Association. Student General, Science Club, Co-Editor Recorder, Year Book Staff Happy go lucky . . . stands ready to answer any questions you give her . . . pleasing per- sonality . . . witty ... to be a nurse is her ambition . . . fond of Mullaney’s . . . lover of poetry . . . likes to bowl . . . quite a driver . . . enjoys a gtxxl argument, especially with Sally.” BARBARA J. MAY Barb” Safety in numbers Student General. Athletic Association. Junior Minstrel. Year Book Staff. Cheer Leader Hey! you know what . . . farmer’s daugh- ter .. . smooth line . . . always smiling . . . an enchanting Boston accent . . . Ambition to be a secretary and sit on the bosses lap. Page twenty-six 8.J4.S. 1947 ROBERT J. McMANUS Squash Bored of Education” Basketball '46-’47. Football '46-’47, Track '46-’47. Student General. Athletic Association Pres. ’47. Recorder. Junior Minstrel. Science Club ’46-'47, Vicc-Pres. Class ’47 Life of the party . . . happy go lucky . . . Basketball whiz . . . Co-operator of the shack by the track ... all around athlete . . . seen in Danbury quite often. HELEN E. McKAY Mac A quiet smile, a friendly word Student General. Athletic Association, Junior Minstrel. Recorder, Year Book Staff Good natured . . . always at the movies . . . quiet and likeable . . . nice smile . . . enjoys a good time . . . shy and unassuming . . . hidden talent, an accomplished pianist . . . record listener at Heim’s. L. ARMAND MENEGAY Fintiigan” Never tired, never blue, he's a friend forever true” Student General. Athletic Association. Junior Minstrel. Recorder. Year Book Staff, Science Club You bet” . . . quiet and studious chap but oh! how talented . . . spends spare time horse back riding . . . hopes to be a freshman at Wesleyan ... A welcome addition to the class of '47. t Pago twenty-seven Our J- est l jear5 CONSTANCE A. MILLER Cookie Be silent and safe, silence never betrays you Science Club. Athletic Association. Student General. Year Book StafJ. Junior Minstrel 'Hey! I’ve got something to tell you . . . good natured . . . studious . . . giggles . . . Jeepers . . . interested in Skeletons RAYMOND E. MORAN Jake” Better late than never” Science Club. Junior Minstrel. Athletic Association, Student General Quiet . . . likeable . . . shy . . . loves to day dream . . . never on time . . . owns a fugitive from the junk yard. JOHN J. MULLANEY, JR. Johnnie” Fitted for the girls—a ladies man Student Council Treas. ’47, Athletic Association Year Book StafJ. Recorder. Junior Minstrel, Science Club Flashy clothes . . . Fred Astaire the 2nd . . . Ambition to manage a hotel . . . Johnny on the spot . . . very romantic . . . Keep smiling . . . always seen at Howard John- son’s . . . enjoys a good time . . . fun is my best subject. • Page twenty-eight 8.J4.S. 1947 JAMES B. MURPHY Murpb It is very small for it's age Athletic Association, Student General, Junior Minstrel, Science Club Seen everywhere on his bike . . . makes friends . . . bashful . . . smiles for everyone . . . What do you say there? . . . hopes to run a gas station. MARION L. NOBES Maisie” All admire her good nature Basketball '4i-'47. Captain '47. Junior Minstrel. Student General. Athletic Association. Year Book Staff. Recorder Oh! Jeeps . . . always late no matter where . . . wonderful basketball player . . . quite a driver . . . and what a brain. DOROTHY NOE Dot” Nothing is more useful than silence” Athletic Association, Student General. Science Club, Junior Minstrel, Year Book Staff Never caught chewing gum . . . quiet . . . neat . . . has a very friendly smile . . . Oh! you” . . . Golly . . . hopes to become a doctor . . . wants to go to Vassar . . . never late . . . enjoys writing letters to the Army. I Pagv twenty-nine Eat y ear A MABLE A. NORTHROP Kitten” ’Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit” Athletic Association. Student Genera!. Basketball '46-'47, Junior Minstrel Oh! my achin back” . . . quiet type . . . bugler . . . usually has her hair in pin curls . . . fond of basketball . . . Home Ec. major . . . seen often with Margaret. JOSEPHINE PAIGE f']o” With countenance demure and modest grace Athletic Association. Student General, Junior Minstrel Quiet . . . Hi” . . . likes out of town fellows . . . steady customer at Sam s . . . always forgetting her excuses. WILBUR C. PECK Willy As innocent as an unlighted fire cracker” Athletic Association. Student General, School Orchestra '44-'47. Junior Minstrel, Year Book Staff. Recorder Editor Never a dull moment . . . likes to bowl . . . You should see that girl! . . . artistic . . . willing . . . friendly . . . nice to know. Pagt thirty B.J4.S. 1947 ELEANOR M. READ Ready” The quiet mint) is richer than a crown Junior Minstrel. Athletic Association. Student General Friendly . . . nice smile . . . demure . . . goes to Ridgefield Saturday nights . . . loves barn dancing . . . polite . . . sincere. JANE A. REED Janie Generally speaking, she's generally speaking’ Athletic Association, Year Book Staff. Junior Minstrel. Student General. Science Club ’46-’47, Cheer Leader. Recorder Loads of fun . . . pug nose . . . Big Buick . . . What’s cooking?” . . . friendly to every- one . . . good chemistry student . . . wants to become a nurse . . . remember Drool Bait” . . . breakfast at Sam's . . . swell per- sonality. MARGARET A. ROCKWELL Peg” A sweet, attractive kind of grace Junior Minstrel. Athletic Association, Student General, Year Book Staff Good worker . . . always willing to help . . . Golly!” . . . Sweet . . . always carries a camera . . . friendly . . . loads of fun . . . likes to barn dance . . . also likes the opposite sex. Page thirty-one Our djdedt IJc ears THOMAS L. RYAN Rymo” Happy am I, from cares I am free” Athletic Association. Student General, Basketball ’46-’47, Junior Minstrel, Year Book Staff Seen in Danbury often ... quite the Romeo . . . nice dresser . . . often seen with the op- posite sex ... a good friend . . . enjoys play- ing basketball . . . hates studying. VERONICA A. SCHALL Ronnie Begone, dull cares, I give you to the winds Athletic Association, Student General. Junior Minstrel Good humored . . . amiable . . . jolly . . . fond of the boys . . . good dancer . . . inter- ested in the affairs of the Coast Guard . . . is known as a baby sitter. PAUL E. SEIFERT Paul It's no sin to look at a girl Athletic Association. Student General, Science Club ’46-’47, Junior Minstrel, Year Book Staff. Football and Track ’46-’47, Orchestra ’44-’47, Recorder Woman hater . . . ambitious . . . studious . . . likes to draw . . . witty . . . nifty dresser . . . What did you say? Page thirty-two 8.J4.S. DOROTHY E. SOMERS Dot” Nature made her as she should— not too bad and not too good.” Science Club. Year Book Staff. Junior Minstrel. Student General, Athletic Association. Recorder 'Want to hear a joke? . . . life is won- derful and so is Jimmy ... a hard worker . . . always willing to help . . . Chemistry is her problem . . . fun to work with. JOYCE E. STECK Sleeky” If silence were gold how rich she would be Athletic Association. Student General. Junior Minstrel, Science Club Blushes” . . . good matured . . . goes to Bridgeport often . . . loads of fun . . . friendly . . . easy going . . . We'll miss her and her candy. WILLIAM F. STREAMAN Bill” He hates a dumpy woman” Science Club. Student General. Year Book Staff. Junior Minstrel. Pres, of Class of '47, Recorder Witty . . . good natured . . . slick dancer . . . sharp dresser . . . likes the fairer sex . . . very popular . . . hard worker .. . loses things Page tbirty-fbree Our bjecirS DOLORES F. TALONE Toni My favorite study is man” Cheer. Leader, Science Club. Junior Minstrel, Athletic Association, Year Book Staff, Recorder Gee, you know what happened . . . chic dresser . . . scatterbrain . . . knows her way around . . . giggler . . . always hungry . . . sociable . . . never at a loss for words. ■ HIRAM S. TAYLOR, JR. Feet Home work—ah!—that’s the rub Football ’44-’46, Junior Minstrel, Athletic Association, Student General, Track Team ’43-41, Class Officer, ’43, Year Book Staff Always arguing . . . Sharp dresser . . . bright socks . . . Wavy hair . . . Who me? . . . good dancer . . . never wrong . . . good sport . . . carefree . . . practical joker . . . never quiet . . . cigarette fiend . . . Lover of figures and not mathematical. AUDREY M. TICEHURST Auddie-Babf Happiness is a habit with me Junior Minstrel. Athletic Association. Student General, Year Book Staff See you later! . . . loads of fun . . . the life of any party . . . hates to study . .. always at the diner . . . paints her nails in Study Hall . . . friendly . . . Oh! well that's life.” Page thirty-four i .J4.S. 1947 MARION L. WEBB Webby It’s nice to be natural, when you're naturally nice Athletic Association. Student General. Treas. of ’41, Junior Minstrel Sweet smile . . . Oh! gosh . . , giggler . . . huba, huba . . . school work comes easy . . . always chewing gum . . . big tease . . . full of fun. HAROLD CORKER Corker' Anchor’s Aweigh A former member of our class who left for the U. S. Navy in his Junior Year . . . Full of fun . . . Always has a smile . . . We wish him best of luck in his career. Page thirty-five Four joyous years we have to remember, Ending in June and starting in September, We started as freshmen, and ran true to our name, Although the upper classmen beat us at our game. Teachers so helpful with guidance so true, To poor helpless children so headstrong and new, New rules set forth—with predictions to stay, While we mischevious youngsters try to lead them astray. The start of our second year and dances to our delight. With the boys asking girls, all tongued-tied with fright. The happy times we had in playing our pranks. Forgetting to higher, not lower all ranks. We juniors presented a minstrel that was a huge success, Then later in the year a prom that we considered the best, A picnic came in the month of June, and all it did was rain, Still, we shall never have as much fun ever again. We start on our last and precious senior year, Knowing the end of our school days are very, very near, The thrills of getting ready for a year book our very own. Is happiness in itself that only seniors have always known. Here we are now, parting from this school with memories fresh in mind, Memories we will always be able to look back on and find, To the classes that will follow after us, we want one wish to be. That one wish is, that they may be as happy as we. Barbara Joyce May Page forty-one WHAT WOULD WE DO IF — Mrs. Bowman wasn't willing to lend her husband to coach the Senior Play? Miss Carroll wasn't so good natured? Miss Fisher sold her car? Mrs. Narramore refused to serve her husband eggs? Mrs. Kyle raised her voice? Mrs. Boice wasn't always throwing some of the boys out of gym? Mr. Boice insisted that we return a saw the same day it was borrowed? Mr. Mellen didn't coach the cheer leaders? Mr. McDonald would let us tell him our troubles? Mr. Sehulster gave someone an A? We had only one teacher in Arithmetic and Geography for the year? Mr. Pechey suddenly offered us his car? Mr. Johnson wasn't so nice about activi- ties in school? Mary Belardinelli wasn’t so good natured? Dolores Bertozzi came to school every day? Alice Borges didn't have Maisie? Ethel Clarke couldn't write to Jimmy? Pauline Johnson couldn't flirt in the 5 and 10? Lorraine Letts ever cried out in class? Harriet Mannion couldn't ask so many questions? Barbara May couldn't bum cigarettes off the fellows? Helen McKay and Ronnie Schai.l weren't always together? Maizie couldn't give the answers in Business Practice class? We couldn't hear Eleanor Read talk about her relations? Peggy Rockwell didn't get all the short- hand dictation? Ronnie Schali. didn't have such a good imagination? Marion Webb wasn't so easy to get along with? Sally Banks didn't belong to the Grassy Plain Drum Corps? Arline Beauregard lost her Boston ac- cent? Helen Betts couldn't sing? Louise Boice couldn't tell jokes in Eco- nomics? Charry BOUGHTON lost her plaid slacks? Margaret Clausing didn't have a lot of boy friends from Danbury? Althea Ferguson could keep a straight face? Page fony-two WHAT WOULD WE IX) IF — Agnes Howley didn't look like a pint of peanuts beside Ben? Margaret Mannion decided to break up with Tommy? Jean Martin didn't give Mr. Sehulster an argument? Connie Miller didn't have a sarcastic remark? Dorothy Noe got interested in the boys? Mabel Northrop didn't wear her hair in pin curls? Josephine Paige couldn't say, Pardon Me”? Jane Reed ever wore a skirt to school? Dot Somers wasn't always sneezing in class? Joyce Steck wasn't so quiet? Dolores Talone didn't play up to any boys? Audrey Ticehurst couldn't talk about the things she does to please Joe? George Bates had to be quiet? Fred Beckett could really sing? Marc Danuszar wasn't so silly? Bill Fancher took a girl out? John Fatool couldn't get out of class for candy? Jack Gorman couldn't have a smoke at recess? Edmund Arnold didn't know the an- swer? Joe Carroll had to walk to school? Mike Carosella didn't have a good word for everybody? George Clausing couldn’t argue? Al Dennis did his homework? A girl asked Bob Halpin to dance? Richard Hopkins didn't pass all his subjects? WARREN LAFFERTY didn't run a taxi? Bob McManus didn't work in Mul- laney's? Armand Menegay decided to drive fast? Raymond Moran came to school on time? John Mullaney didn't wear such flashy clothes? Wilbur Peck didn't have those sharp ties? James Murphy wasn't the teacher’s pet? Thomas Ryan had one girl friend at a time? Paul Seifert showed up at the Prom with a beautiful blonde? Bill Stream an gave Miss Fisher an ex- cuse that she believed? Hiram Taylor didn't lose his temper? John Gorman Thomas Ryan John Fatool Warren Lafferty Psr forty-three as AN AUTUMN SUN rose over the little hamlet of Bethel and cast its x A. brilliance on the hallowed walls of Bethel High School, a wary group of freshmen filed through the portals, and entered the corridors to be jostled by the upper classmen, now hardened to the ways of high school life. To welcome us to this higher school of learning, the student council staged a Freshman reception. At last we began to feel at home after several weeks of wandering about in an attempt to find our classrooms. Our fresh- man advisors were Miss Horch and Miss Fisher. In the Yuletide season we had a Christmas party which was enjoyed by all. In the spring we attempted our first barn dance which was a financial and social success, and so we came to the end of the first year. In the fall of the second year we strode confidently into Bethel High, casting sympathetic glances at the bewildered freshmen who wandered aimlessly in the maze of corridors, rooms, and teachers. Amid the hub of our sophomore year we took time out to order our class rings. Class officers in our second year were President, Robert Halpin; Vice President, Richard Hopkins; Secretary and Treasurer, Joseph Carroll. Mustering our forces in October of that year we prepared to stage a barn-dance, which was a success and our only activity of the year. As upper classmen we began our Junior year with more assurance than our first and second years. We received our class rings in October and displayed them proudly. Of course, the traditional Junior minstrel came into view with impending suddeness, and with Miss Fisher supplying the needed drive,” the tedious rehearsals began. Endmen and specialties were selected and the chorus tuned its collective voice. The big night came and Page forty-four went with equal rapidity. The minstrel was a success and we all enjoyed participating in it. The next major event was the Junior Prom, a high- light in our school year. Committee’s were selected. Everyone cut classes to get the soda pop, decorate the gym and numerous other necessities. The boys ran about renting tuxedos, ordering corsages, and gathering their reserve funds. The girls were equally as busy getting permanents and begging for new gowns. The dance was a great success and we settled down to the dull routine of school life, minus the thrill of cutting classes. In June of that year we held a class picnic at Squantz Pond. We succeeded in exhausting ourselves by hiking, and swimming, and generally having a good time, thus bringing an end to our Junior year. As Seniors we began the year ruling supreme. Our air of superiority was mingled with sadness for we realized that this was to be our last year in the school we had grown to love. We were again fortunate in having Miss Fisher as our advisor. We all concentrated diligently in our work, in preparation for entering college and the business world. Our Social events were many. In October, the seniors sponsored a barn dance which was a financial success. In March we were the guests of the Juniors at their Prom. Our Senior Play was presented in April under the able direction of Mr. J. Thayer Bowman, Jr. May saw our biggest social event, the Senior Prom. The months had passed all too quickly for us; and so we appear here tonight having successfully weathered the storm of four years of High School. We look fondly back upon this period of time, for we recognize them as Our Best Years.” Arline Beauregard Armand Menegay Page forty-five I walked down the familiar streets of Bethel, after having been away for ten years, who should I meet but an old friend of mine, Marion Nobes, who had become the Personnel Manager of Shepard's Tan- nery. After a cheerful greeting and assurance that each was fine and that we didn't look a day older, our conversation wandered to our high school days. Accepting Marion’s invitation to lunch she promised to tell me some news. I learned that Johnny Mullaney had become head of the Public Works Department and Paul Seifert was the Commissioner of the Sani- tation Department of Bethel. Marion suggested that we have lunch at a well-known Inn a few miles out of town. On entering the drive-way that led to the place, we came face to face with this huge sign reading Danuszar's Inn.” Going inside I saw the head waiter with his white towel over his arm, standing like a statue and yawning—of course, Jackie Gorman. Jack said he would seat us at the table that was reserved for two well-known models, Pauline Johnson and Agnes Howley. Marion and I waited for a half-hour before a waiter came over. The waiter was Tommy Ryan. After lunch Marion suggested that we go to a movie. I told her that I had better look for a place to stay before I did anything else. That can be tended to later,” said Marion, so we proceeded on our way to the movies. We arrived just in time to see two of the latest matinee idols. Dolores Ber- tozzi was ordering George Bates to get out of her life, she never wanted to see him again. It was quite late when the show ended and I was rather tired, so Marion took me to my hotel. I found to my surprise that it was run by none other than Peggy Rockwell. After chatting with Peg for a while, I retired to my room. I woke up the next morning with a bad toothache and Peg sug- gested that I go to Doctor Robert Halpin, a prominent dentist in Bethel. When I walked into his office I was greeted by his receptionist, Margaret Mannion. After my tooth had been taken care of, Doctor Halpin asked me Page forty-six CCij if I would like to have my teeth checked over by his dental hygenist, Peggy Clausing. This was only an excuse to visit with Bob, Peggy and Margaret. Bob told me that Dorothy Noe had won the swimming meet at Silver Springs, Florida, and that Bill Streaman had become a priest. I left soon afterwards still looking for news of the Class of 1947. Coming out of the office I met Audrey Ticehurst as she was coming in. Audrey told me that she was running an elevator shoe store so that the short men of Bethel could now be taller. I inquired about Dorothy Somers, and Audrey said that she was fine, and that her little girl was now enrolled in Billie Fancher’s Girls’ School. Imagine Billie, the woman hater, now running a girl’s school. How times have changed! I bet he is happy! My watch showed that it was time for lunch and I saw a sign Sally Banks Restaurant,” which I headed for. Sitting in the booth in back of me were two teen-agers complaining that they would never get their typing done, and if they ever did pass their 80 word speed test in Shorthand they would faint. As for economics, well, one of them decided she never could learn it. That complaining reminded me of the days when I had the same trouble and also made me wonder who the new teachers at the high school were. So I went over to the high school to see who they were. As I walked through the halls I found myself looking into the typing room where I saw Marion Webb giving a speed test. Right next door in the economics class Veronica Schall was distributing new books to the class. The book was How to Study” by George Clausing. I have heard it was the best selling non-fiction book. While I was talking to Veronica I smelled something burning. That is the Home Ec. class cooking,” said Ronnie. Their teacher, Mabel Northrop, is showing them how to cook meat.” The buzzer sounded and school was over so I left for my hotel. That evening I turned on the radio to listen to the news, and a fami- liar voice was saying Ah! yes, there’s good news tonight. A rocket ship Pa%$ forty-seten ecv reached Mars with Edmond Arnold at the controls and Joyce Steck as air hostess.” It was that well known woman commentator, Dolores Talone. Dialing to another station, I came to a girl vocalist singing the latest hit tunes. I heard the sighs and screams of the fellas in the audience. The an- nouncer told us it was Miss Helen Betts. Seeing the Danbury News-Times on the chair I picked it up and on the front page I saw a picture of Fred Beckett, now an admiral. The paper stated that he has been awarded the Navy Cross.” That didn’t come as too much of a surprise to me because Freddie always did like the Navy. I also saw in great big letters Arline’s Chatterbox” by Arline Beauregard. I read that Ethel Clarke was now liv- ing in Georgia with her two children and that Jane Reed, owner of a race- horse stable, was at Santa Anita, California where two of her fine thorough- breds had just won the daily double. Ah, what was this? A modern and square set dance featuring the Redding Hayseeders with Eleanor Read as caller. So that’s what became of another of my classmates. Reading on, I saw some eye catching advertisements of Harriet Mannion’s Beauty Salon, and next to this I read of the latest beauty treatments given by our expert beauty culturist, Barbara May. The following page had a large advertise- ment on learning how to dance in three easy lessons by none other than Warren Lafferty. Another day had gone by and I had learned quite a bit about my old classmates. The next day as I was walking down the street I saw a white clothed figure coming toward me. This was the famous woman doctor, Constance Miller. As we were recalling old times I was disturbed by a voice off in the distance saying to buy your vegetables right over here.” As the voice came nearer I recognized it as that of John Fatool’s. He was driving a huge trailer of fruits and vegetables, Fatool’s” Store on wheels. Did you hear about Bobbie McManus,” asked Connie. When I said no” she told me that he had invented something to combat the atomic bomb. It’s all very secretive, but isn’t it wonderful to think that one of our Page forty-tight classmates was a great scientist. Miss Fisher always said she would make a scientist out of somebody. Connie also told me that Wilbur Peck and Ar- mand Mencgay are now great cartoonists and are in Hollywood working for Jimmy Murphy, movie producer. Jimmy has made out so well that he has two secretaries—Mary Belardinelli and Helen McKay. She also told me that Joe Carroll, now one of Bethel’s most outstanding citizens, is the owner of a large oil company in the West. Connie left me because she had an appointment with Althea Ferguson, the real estate agent, about finding an apartment. She mentioned that if I would like to see Lorraine Letts I could at Woolworth’s where she was the manager. The next familiar face I met was Mike Carosella, who had become a mortician. It is rather difficult to visualize Mike as a dignified undertaker, remembering his cheery disposition and smiling face. Mike asked me if I would like to go to the concert with him. Eleanor lies was to be the fea- tured singer. We went and enjoyed her very much. When I asked Mike about some of the other classmates he said that Ray Moran has just been appointed night policeman of Bethel, Charry Boughton was the Mayor of Bethel. (I was glad to hear that someone had become an official of Bethel.) Alfred Dennis has taken over Harry James place as the country’s best trumpeter. Oh, yes, Louise Boice is now the superintendent of the Danbury Hospital and Jean Martin is editor of All American Comics. Richard Hopkins was playing professional football for the Bethel Wild- cats who are making history in football. The last he heard of Josephine Paige she was conducting sight-seeing tours through Canada, and liked her job very much. Having spent an enjoyable few days in my home town, finding out about my former classmates, I left for my home in Texas where I manage an airport. John Mullaney Alice Borges CU WE THE CLASS OF 1947, of Bethel High School, situated in the town of Bethel, County of Fairfield, and state of Connecticut, being of sound mind and wandering hallucinations, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. To the class of ’48 we leave our senior studies, habits and uncomparable dignity, in particular— To Mr. Johnson, we bequeath a bushel of potatoes, and we are sure he understands why. To Mr. Pechey, we bequeath our assurance that there will never be another class like the class of ’47. To Miss Fisher, we bequeath our sincerest thanks and gratitude for her unfailing guidance through an enjoyable four years. To Mrs. Bowman, we bequeath a very brilliant shorthand class. To Mrs. Kyle, we bequeath a compass to find out where she is going in her new Studebaker. To Mr. Mellon, we bequeath the title of Frank Sinatra of B. H. S.” To Mr. Sehulster, we bequeath the letter, A” in hopes that he will be more generous to future Seniors. To Miss Carroll, we bequeath our sincerest thanks for her everlasting patience with us during the past four years. To Mr. Boice, we bequeath a new saw in place of the one we bor- rowed. To Mr. MacDonald, we bequeath a silo in order to store all his excess corn. To Mrs. Naramore, we bequeath a wheel barrow to help her carry her things to school. To Miss Batata, we bequeath a hickory stick to keep control of her study hall. To Mrs. Boice, we bequeath a Gym class that pays attention to her. I, Mary Belardinelli, leave my dimples to Allan Washburn. P«s« fitly CL, Wdt I, Edmund Arnold, leave my ability to show off to Esther Ticehurst. I, Dolores Bertozzi, leave my singing talent to Lillian Zukas. I, George Bates, leave my ability to make noise to Carl Epple. I, Alice Borges, leave my petiteness to Philip Hughes. I, Josephine Paige, leave my ability to do problems in Arithmetic to Barbara lies. I, Armand Menegay, leave my ability to ride horses to Pat Clarke. I, Jane Reed, leave my slacks to Margaret Angle. I, Raymond Moran, leave my dancing ability to Rolldo Ceccorulii. I, Wilbur Peck, leave my artistic ability to Wanda Boughton. I, Dorothy Somers, leave my long fingernails to Angelo Presti. I, Joyce Steck, leave my hair ribbons to Robert Pattison. I, James Murphy, leave my ability to ride a bicycle to Tony Mannion. I, Dolores Talone, regretfully leave the boys.” I, Paul Seifert, leave my ability to keep calm in a football game to Donald Seifert. I, Audrey Ticehurst, leave my way with big things to future half- pints of B. H. S. I, Eleanor lies, take with me a peace treaty signed by all teachers. I, John Mullaney, leave my ability to run Dolan’s gas station to whomever may want the job. I, Agnes Howley, leave my empty coke glass to Harris Chapman for a refill. I, Bob Halpin, leave my cassanova technique to Gardner Warren. I, Helen Betts, leave my ability to sing to William Lutz. We, Louise Boice and Jean Martin, leave our ability to get along so well to Dorthea Bailey and Barbara Ferry. Pag fifty-on CU I, Charry Boughton, leave my plaid slacks to Walter Schultze. I, Margaret Clausing, leave my boy friends to Ruth Roach to add to her collection. I, Hiram Taylor, leave my wavy hair to Norman Osborne. I, Margaret Mannion, leave my school spirit to some Junior without any. I, Althea Ferguson, leave my giggles to Lillian Whittlesey. I, Fred Beckett, leave my ability to wear tight pants to Joe Sullivan. I, Ethel Clarke, leave my ability to play the piano to Ray Murad. I, Joe Carroll, leave my ability to pile kids in my car, to George and John Sherwood. I, Pauline Johnson, leave my shorthand ability to Madelyn Luczak. I, Mike Carosella, leave to carry on business in the shoe store. I, Lorraine Letts, leave my ability to be on time to Mary Wichman. I, Bob McManus, leave my soda jerking ability at Mullaney’s to Paul Melvin. I, Barbara May, leave my Boston accent to Mr. Pechey. I, Bill Streaman, leave my brother to Miss Fisher plus the headaches she will have to endure. I, Harriet Mannion, leave my ability to manage a girl’s basketball team to whomever it may fall upon next year. I, Bill Fancher, leave my athletic ability to Barbara Sharra. I, Helen McKay, leave my quietness to Myrtle Krokovich. I, Alfred Dennis, leave my ability to beat out the boogie on the drum to Corky Bennett. I, Marion Nobes, leave my ability to play basketball to Ann Sull. I, Warren Lafferty, leave my Black Flivver” to some kind Junior who will fill the car with kids on the way to school. Page fifty-two CL, Will I, Eleanor Read, leave my ability to dance to Red Patterson. I, Thomas Ryan, leave all my old girl friends to Leroy Staib. I, Peggy Rockwell leave a few inches of my height to Rolland Keating. I, Marc Danuszar, leave my personality to Donald Kayser. I, Ronnie Schall, leave my ability to be at school to Elaine Barry. I, John Fatool, leave my ability to be at school at least one day of the week to Ronald Kurjiaka. I, Arline Beauregard, leave my ability to swing and sway to Joan Dobelstein. I, Jack Gorman, leave my ability to be at school on time to Preston Haight. I, Sally Banks, leave my list of boy friends to whomever may need it. I, Richard Hopkins, leave my flashy clothes to Ned Shail. I, Marion Webb, leave my ability not to be noticed in class to Wilfred Chassey. I, George Clausing leave, hoping never to come back. I, Connie Miller, leave my ability to look neat to George Lyon. I, Mabel Northrop, leave my ability to play the bugle to Frank Briscoe. I, Dorothy Noe, leave my ability as a scientist to George Street. We, the authors of this mix-up promise to leave town as soon as possible. Signed: Pag fifty-thre Agnes Howley Al Dennis Ethel Clarke on 5 GIRL BOY Most Popular Marion Nobes Joseph Carroll Handsomest John Gorman Most Optimistic Eleanor lies Wilbur Peck Most Pessimistic Arline Beauregard Hiram Taylor Prettiest Alice Borges Best All Around Marion Nobes Robert McManus Biggest Grind Louise Boice Robert Halpin Best Sport Marion Nobes Robert McManus Most Athletic Marion Nobes Robert McManus Noisiest Jane Reed George Bates Most Romantic Audrey Ticehurst Thomas Ryan Most Conceited Dolores Bertozzi Richard Hopkins Best Dancer Barbara May William Streaman Done Most for the Class Jane Reed Joseph Carroll Most Likely to Succeed Louise Boice Robert Halpin Most Musical Ethel Clarke Paul Seifert Most Sarcastic Jane Reed Richard Hopkins Class Gossip Class of '47 Nerviest Jane Reed William Streaman Most Ambitious Louise Boice Robert Halpin First to Get Married Dorothy Somers William Streaman Most Likely to be an Old Maid Peggy Rockwell Mostly Likely to be a Bachelor William Fancher Most Poetical Barbara May Wilbur Peck Woman Haler Raymond Moran Man Hater Helen McKay Biggest Flirt Dolores Talone Alfred Dennis Biggest Giggler Althea Ferguson Marc Danuszar Best Dressed Dolores Talone John Mullaney Best Natured Mary Belardinelli Michael Carosella Faculty Pet Jane Reed Joseph Carroll Most Bashful Joyce Steck William Fancher Best Line Veronica Schall William Streaman Class Baby Arline Beauregard John Mullaney Biggest Tease Jean Martin Frederick Beckett Biggest Bluff Veronica Schall Frederick Beckett Easiest to Rattle Barbara May Hiram Taylor Most Talkative Dolores Talone George Bates Biggest Show Off Jane Reed Frederick Beckett Best Actor Peggy Rockwell Wilbur Peck Detention Champion Eleanor lies George Bates Tardiness Champion Dolores Bertozzi Raymond Moran Page fifty-four Affer Jtfwl The Student Council under Mr. Pechey’s leadership has had an ac- tive year. For the first time they sponsored Freshman Day” and the antics of this day were climaxed by the traditional Freshman Reception. The Council has met regularly, rewritten the constitution, discussed and rec- ommended policy changes, and sponsored a tag day for the Bethel Li- brary. The officers were: Joseph Carroll Alfred Dennis Agnes Howley John Mullaney Mr. Lionel Pechey President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Faculty Adviser Page fifty-tune i' unior Winitref During its junior year, the Class of 1947 continued the tradition of presenting a Junior Minstrel in the Bethel High School. It was one of the most successful activities of our class. The credit for making the show such a huge success goes to Miss Margaret Fisher, whose patience and fortitude carried us through the try- ing days of rehearsal and preparation. The ends, showing ability as black-faced southerns, included Ethel Clarke, Jane Reed, Wilbur Peck, Margaret Rockwell, Dorothy Somers, William Streaman, Alfred Dennis, and Richard Durant. Specialty numbers were done by Helen Betts, Barbara May, John Fatool, and Eleanor lies. These were very well receivd by the audience. Page sixty The 1946 RECORDER,” published by the Class of ’47, was (quite naturally!) the best school paper ever put out by any class. After several weeks of hard work, the material was collected, the ads secured, stencils of each page were made. The Staff breathed a sigh of relief—all that re- mained was to run off three hundred copies of each page, staple them and the rest was clear profit. Then the ditto machine went on strike. Stiff fin- gers and blistered palms led to short tempers and things looked dark for the Recorder.” But it was impossible not to publish a paper—Miss Fisher had promised dire catastrophe to the then-junior Class if no paper came out. The machine however, was to that point where only 1 10 of the sheets came out right. In the midst of this activity the repair-man came. Finally, the pages were finished. Late in the evening, Miss Fisher came into the Typing room. Some ten members of the Junior Class, three Seniors, and two Alumni were getting nowhere fast. So she rolled up her sleeves and pitched in. By midnight, the paper was ready for stapling. It was too thick to staple, and several of the much-sweated-over pages had to be re- moved. At two A. M., the Staff piled into Miss Fisher’s car, and was chauffered home. The paper went on sale at nine the same morning, but most of the Staff didn’t know it. They were home sleeping. Page iixty-ofie The Senior Play, a three Act comedy, written by Lee Sherman, was successfully given in April, 1947. The action of A Case of Spring Time” was fast, the dialogue clever and humorous, and situation of the teen age boy is typical of the ones our Seniors get into. For four weeks we had intensive rehearsals under the able direction of Mr J. Thayer Bowman, Jr. These rehearsals were a great deal of fun, as well as hard work. The recurring remark was When are you going to learn your lines?” We want to thank Mr. Bowman for his wonderful co- operation and his unlimited patience, which must have been a surprise even to himself. The cast included: Edmund Arnold, Agnes Howley, Barbara May, Hiram Taylor, Bob McManus, Jean Martin, George Bates, Mary Bel- ardinelli, John Mullaney, Ethel Clarke, Wilbur Peck, Dot Somers, Bill Streaman, Dolores Talone, John Gorman. We also want to thank Fred Beckett, for his wonderful job as Stage Manager. Page sixty-two e. —science The Science Club of Bethel High School opened its activities in Oc- tober. Officers were elected and the plans for the annual initiation were made. Our next activity was a barn dance which was both a social and fi- nancial success. Other activities of the year included: A movie shown by Fred M. Carley on his trip to British Columbia. A trip to Mitchel’s Dairy in Bridgeport. A trip to New York. Our annual Banquet. The officers for the past year were: Robert Halpin Harris Chapman Myrtle Krokovitch Joseph Carroll Miss Fisher President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Scout Faculty Adviser Page sixty-three on a tjt, on or The National Honor Society is a group of Seniors picked by the Faculty for their scholarship, leadership, character and service to the School. The members of the group have to be in the upper quarter of the class in scholarship, and not more than fifteen-per cent of the class can be chosen. The members of the group are: Robert Halpin Jean Martin Louise Boice Marian Nobes Alfred Dennis Constance Miller Armand Menegay Dorothy Somers Margaret Rockwell Page sixty-four CLm of 1948 In spite of all the cracks, etc., that the members of the Class of ’47 have made about the ’48-ers, we really think they’re a pretty nice group and want to wish them luck as Seniors next year. We also thank them for a lovely Junior Prom. Pag ixfy-fit Ur edit re dh man The officers of the Freshman Glee Club are: Helen Lukesh President Dorothy Woodin Vice-President Sighe Traurig Secretary and Treasurer The Freshman Glee Club under the direction of Mrs. Antoinette Daniels, was introduced to the student body, when they sang between the acts of the Operetta. They show much promise and we expect to hear more about this new organization. Page sixty-seven •Sopii omore The officers of the Sophomore Glee Club are: Gloria Muhlfeld Nancy Thomasson Anne Scott Gloria Traurig President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer The Glee Club, under the direction of Mrs. Antoinette Daniels, enjoyed a most successful year. They put on an operetta, The Nifty Shoppe,” which was enjoyed by all. Page sixty-eight The orchestra under the direction of Mr. Roselli has had a suc- cessful year. Its appearance at the Fiftieth Anniversary celebration of the P. T. A. gave us a preview of successes to come. We, as Seniors, appre- ciate the part that the orchestra has in making June twentieth such a memorable date. Senior members include Paul Seifert, Alfred Dennis, and Wilbur Peck. Pago stxty-ntne JkhLi ic ocia ion The A. A. of B. H. S. sponsored a very successful magazine cam- paign during October. The money has been used for athletic equipment and transportation to out-of-town games. Officers are: Robert McManus Joseph Sullivan Marion Webb John Gorman Mr. Sehulster President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Faculty Adviser Senior members of the A. A. include Harriet Mannion, Richard Hopkins, and William Fancher. Page seventy-i Maybe our teams weren’t always in the winning columns, but it certainly wasn’t the fault of the cheerleaders. They, with the help of the student body, helped to keep up the morale of the teams. This vivacious group consisted of: Captain. Ethel Clarke Dolores Talone, Jane Reed, Barbara May, Barbara Ferry Nancy Thomasson, Dorothy Ellis, Elizabeth Stelzel Mr. Andrew Mellon acted as Faculty Adviser. Page seventy-two d 3ootU( The Maroon and White team of Bethel High fought through a tough season and emerged with two victories and seven defeats. Coach Thomas Wood’s team was handicapped by the loss of two of his prize first string players. They were Captain George Perdizet who was injured so that he could not complete the rest of the season and George Sherwood who left school to go to Gunnery School in Wash- ington, Connecticut. The three starting line men were Paul Seifert and Ned Shail at ends and Bob Pattison at center. Others on the squad were: Ends Center Backs N. Osborne F. Brisco J. Sullivan, F. B. W. Soloman A. Johnson, Q. B. D. Seifert P. Haight, H. B. E. Toti J. Gorman, F. B. R. Murad R. Streaman, Q. B. K. Kurjiaka, H. B. A. Hilton, H. B. Page icventy-tbrcc This year the girls’ basketball team was very successful. They came in second in the Southern Housatonic Valley League, losing only one game this season. This success is due to the patience and coaching of Mrs. Boice, the gym teacher. We congratulate her on a splendid job and extend our best wishes for a championship team next year. The manager was Harriet Mannion and the assistant manager was Alice Borges, both members of the senior class. The members of the team were: Ruth Roach Rita Sullivan Marion Nobes Madlyn Luczak Wanda Bough ton Barbara Sharra Captain—Evelyn Staib Barbara Thuman Dorothy Dennis Mae LaRoza Esther Ticehurst Margaret Mannion Nancy Berloni Signa Traurig Mabel Northrop Pat Palmer Susan Johnson Dorothy Woodin Carol Finger Betty Showalter Pdae seventy-four hirsilij This year’s basketball team captained by Bob McManus had an up and down season. The team placed in the quarter finals in the league by beating Litchfield, but was beaten by Terryville and was eliminated from the Tournament. The team was ably coached by Mr. Sehulster, who has built a very strong team for next year with several lettermen returning. The roster of this year’s team consists of: Captain—Bob McManus Joe Sullivan George Sherwood Harris Chapman Ned Shail George Bates Arne Johnson John Sherwood George Lyons Ronald Kurjiaka Alfred Dennis Manager—Bill Fancher Assist. Manager—Bob Pattison Assist. Manager—Warren Salomon Bob Streaman Wilfred Chassey Tom Ryan Gardner Warren Roy Staib Don Orticelli Page setenty-fire d Track has really come into its own in B. H. S. since Mr. MacDonald with the able assistance of Mr. Mellon has taken over. The team com- peted successfully in several meets. Senior members include: Captain—John Gorman Hiram Taylor Robert McManus Paul Seifert Raymond Moran C. Banks C. Bennett H. Beiermann W. Chasscy G. Clark R. Corker B. Gorman P. Haight Other members are: A. Hilton A. Johnson N. Lamond G. Lyons R. Murad T. Ryan D. Seifert A. Schlemmer N. Osborne— VIgr. K. Kurjiaka P. Liska J. Main R. Pattison G. Sherwood J. Sullivan E. Jaynes R. Mrozinski—Ass’t Mgr. Page twenty-six The 1947 baseball squad, coached by Mr. Schulster, and captained by Marc Danuszar, opened its season April 15, 1947. 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GREENWOOD AVENUE FLORISTS CONGER AND LANG O. Orticelli, Prop. Flowers for All Occasions Ford Sales and Service 208-210 GREENWOOD AVE. 58 GREENWOOD AVENUE Bethel, Connecticut Bethel, Conn. Telephone 3648 Compliments of TURNER MACHINE COMPANY Compliments of THE MELTON HAT COMPANY, INC. BETHEL, CONN. DOLAN’S CONSERVATORIES Flowers Compliments of 30 MAIN STREET Danbury, Conn. Telephone SHEPARD GROCERY elsa-edna the little country shop Compliments of sweaters—dresses—sportswear bethel telephone 3083 Connecticut NOE’S DRY GOODS STORE Compliments of FELT BODY CORP. OF Bethel Hardware and AMERICA, INC. Electric Company Bethel, Conn. DANBURY RETREAD RECAPPING COMPANY Affiliated Agents New England Tire Company, Inc. 10 KEELER ST. Sincere Congratulations to Class of 1947 Phones 1136—2222 Danbury, Connecticut MULLANEY’S Compliments of B. J. DOLAN HOTEL GREEN Home of The MAD HATTER TAP ROOM AND GRILLE Accommodations for Parties Large and Small RICHMOND HADLEY Radios Appliances Bethel, Connecticut Compliments of WRIGHT PLUMBING CO. Compliments of JOHN’S BARBER SHOP Compliments of GRASSY PLAIN BAR AND GRILL Compliments of Compliments of ROSADEL BEAUTY SALON Bethel, Conn. THE BETHEL WINE AND LIQUOR STORE Compliments of SPIC AND SPAN DINER BOB’S PACKAGE STORE 105 GREENWOOD AVENUE Bethel, Conn. Compliments of FRANK H. LEE HAT COMPANY Depend on ns for all your service needs” CHARLES BUICK, INC. Distributor of Fisk Tires and Buick Automobiles 125 MAIN STREET DANBURY, CONN. GENERAL ELECTRIC (infrared) HEAT LAMP Compliments For many warming, heating and of drying jobs in every home. The Barden Corporation Relief for muscular aches and pains, dries hair quickly at home, speeds drying of paint, stockings, etc., hastens drying of nail polish. Now only one dollar and a quarter. of Danbury ($1.25) DANBURY BETHEL GAS ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY Bieber-Goodman Corporation Compliments Manufacturers of of FINE FUR FELT HAT BODIES Hoyt-Messinger Corp. Telephones: Danbury 4240 New York Wisconsin 7-2353 Danbury, Connecticut GAGE AND COMPANY 28 GRASSY PLAIN STREET BETHEL, CONN. Telephone Compliments of MOHAWK HAT COMPANY Compliments of THE BALL AND ROLLER BEARING COMPANY RAY’S ESSO SERVICE Tires, Tubes and Batteries Compliments of Nelson Hardware Bethel, Connecticut Compliments Compliments of of GEORGE H. PATCHEN JOHN’S TAVERN THE WARREN PRESS GREENWOOD FOOD SHOP G. A. Morey Son Albert S. Kirk, Prop. Everything in Food Meals, Groceries, Fruits and Vegetables 105 GREENWOOD AVE. Bethel, Conn. 85 GREENWOOD AVENUE Telephone 2894 Bethel, Conn. Metcalf’s Food Market MEATS AND GROCERIES Compliments 8 Fountain Place HENRY B. JUDD Bethel, Connecticut ACCESSORIES— I UBRICATION WASHING ANI, -IMONIZING Corner of Greenwood Ave. and Grassy Plain Street Tel. 4474 — Bethel, Conn. Ray Coviello Compliments of A FRIEND FROM BETHEL ANDERSON CLEANERS 200 GREENWOOD AVE. ANTHONY’S PACKAGE STORE Bethel, Connecticut 28 GRASSY PLAIN ST. Telephone 5854 Bethel, Connecticut Compliments of TERRY LUMBER COMPANY VELVET FROST ICE CREAM THE RIDER DAIRY COMPANY Danbury, Connecticut Telephone 615 Compliments of WILSON, HANNA AND WANDERER DANBURY, CONNECTICUT Compliments of WILLIAM J. HANNAN Compliments of BURTON F. SHERWOOD FEELEY AMBLER AGENCY Real Estate and Ins ranee 123 GREENWOOD AVENUE Bethel, Conn. THE BUTTERLEAF BAKE SHOP Home of Bread, Rolls and Cake of Distinction BETHEL, CONN. PHONE DANBURY 5791 Compliments of SARAH’S BEAUTY SHOP Compliments of Bethel Shoe Store Established 1920 Louis Carosella, Prop. 109 Greenwood Ave. Bethel, Conn. Compliments of CAPITOL MACHINE COMPANY Compliments of EASTERN FUR PRODUCTS CORP. JOHN C. RAFFERTY COMPANY Fine Hats” Compliments of H. WIBLING TOOL MANUFACTURING CO. EMIL GROLLJAHN SON, INC. Dodge and Plymouth Cars DODGE JOB-RATED TRUCKS Dealers in General Electric Television Compliments YOUR LOCAL BUS COMPANY Compliments of THE DANBURY HAT CORPORATION GEORGE M. MICHAEL Manufacturers of Hatters’ Fur DIAMOND AVENUE Bethel, Connecticut Telephone 1410