Bethel High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Bethel, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1948 volume:

i 1 % t Ue Wildcat Val. 3 PuMulted jju+ie. 1948 luf. the Senior GlaM. of Bethel (JhcjJt Scltaal fiethcl, Qo utecticut BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL SbJu it i on Thu Class of 1948 dedicates this year- book to Mr. Ralph M. T. Johnson, Mrs. Rebekah J. Kyle, Miss Margaret C. Fisher, and Miss Jennie V. Carroll, whose influence and guidance have led us through four years of High School. Puga fit t Bethel High School Dedication Mr. Ralph M. T. Johnson Mr. Lionel A. Pechey . Mrs. Rebekah J. Kyle . Faculty Yearbook Staff Class Poem . Seniors .... Officers, Class of 1948 National Honor Society Through The Keyhole . Features Class History . Horoscope Class Will . Take It From Me . Class Elections As We See Them . Activities Student Council Senior Play . Science Club . Glee Club Orchestra Gazette . Junior Minstrel Class of 1949 Sports .... Varsity Football Varsity Basketball . Varsity Baseball Varsity Track Cross-Country Track Girls’ Basketball Cheerleaders . Girls’ Softball Advertisments 4 5 7 8 9 . 10-11 . 12-13 14 . 15-33 16 17 . 35-37 . 38-57 . 39-41 . 42-45 . 46-49 . 50-5.3 54 . 55-57 . 58-66 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 . 67-79 . 68-69 . 70-71 . 72-73 . 74-75 76 . 77 78 . 79 81-102 MR. RALPH M. T. JOHNSON Superintendent of Schools Mr. Johnson has been more than a superintendent to us. As principal our first two years and superintendent at present, his advice and opinions have been invaluable to us in helping us solve our problems. We, the Class of ’48, wish to express our sincerest gratitude for the part Mr. Johnson has played in helping to prepare us to be better citizens of our community. Pago seven MR. LIONEL A. PECHEY Principal During the two years that Mr. Pechey has been with us as Principal, he has proven himself to be thoroughly competent and has always had the interest of the student body, as a whole, at heart. His keen feeling of friendship towards all of us is well-known, and he has always been willing to help us with our problems and difficulties with a smile. If we could all sense and live up to the standards and ideals that he holds forth for us we could all be justly proud of our contributions to the memory of Bethel High School. Page eight MRS. REBEKAH J. KYLE Class Advisor During the years that we have attended Bethel High School, Mrs. Kyle has always done her utmost to further the interests of our class. Ever ready to devote her time and energy to assist us in all our projects, she has made an excellent Senior advisor and friend to every one of us. Her unbiased opinions and warm, friendly manner have won for her a permanent place in our memories of these happy years in Bethel High School. Page nnn mm Page ten Mr. O. C. Mellen Mr. F. T. Sehulster Mrs. R. J. Kyle Mr. L. A. Pechey We, the Class of 1948, wish to express our gratitude to the faculty for all they have done for us, in our four years of high school, to help us become fitted for the years ahead. Because of their patience and unfaltering efforts we have come successfully through to the end of our high school career. YEARBOOK STAFF Ljearboo L Staff Editor-in-Chief Harris Chapman Paul Melvin Associate Editors Patricia Clark Art Editor Frank Briscoe Sports Editors Waniia Boughton George Sherwood Robert Pattison Music Editors Edward Stephany Norma Ferris Photography Editors Margaret Angle Julia Case Business Manager Raymond Murad Business Staff John Sherwood Barbara Ferry Tony Man ion Madelyn Luczak Write up Staff John Sherwood Myrtle Krokovich Joan Webb Barbara Iles Betty Stelzel Angelo Presti Wanda Boughton William Whittlesey Nancy Steck oem Here's a few rhymes About the great times That we Seniors had; Some good and some bad Throughout our last year That we leave with a tear. Recorded below Are we. Let's go! Here are our steadies. Those couples so true — Betty and Bosco, Barbara and Stu, Beatrice and Leroy, Harris and Pat, Barb and her Bobby And others at that! Bill is our president, smart as a whip; Walter is always on hand with a quip. Joan and Elaine in the office you’ll find Wanda and Ruth with those boys on their mind. Always together are George, Dick and Phil As for the damsels there's Joannie and Lil. Nicknames prevail as they always will. Lover fits Shail and Rolldo is Crill; Bobby is Rapid (he runs like a clock), Ray Murad is Mud and Norman is Rock; With a '35 Ford and a backfire, by gosh Bean is for Tony and Alan is Wash. After school at the store our Donald works While Whiskers annoys Mr. English's clerks. Then there re the twins, George and John, As to who'll have the car they’re still arguing on. There's Norma, the quiet one; Mattie the flirt, Mary, the redhead; Casey and Myrt, Typing away is that gal Barbara lies Always so free with those winning smiles. Esther is styled in clothes so neat While Nancy has a voice so sweet. Margaret and Lillian are lyrical gals, Eddie and Pattison in Physics are pals. Ange at the keyboard could keep the tunes flowing And a few songs from Melvin would keep a show going. Now from B. H. S. our class departs Holding these memories deep in our hearts. Julia Case Patricia Clark Page fourteen jy ia.ll find Work Wanted HAVE YOU HAD your roof shov- eled off? If not call 1362-J. Wa sp good ont, fis'fic?' JE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE desires position with wealthy firm. Large pay short hours; little work; rapid advance hnent. Page fifteen Treasurer Harris Chapman Vice-President Frank Briscoe President William Lutz Secretary Joan Dobelsthin Page sixteen flati onal Honor floriet 'J Harris Chapman Joan Dobelstein Barbara Iles Myrtle Krokovich Margaret Angle William Lutz Page seventeen CL add MARGARET E. ANGLE Gazelle, Junior Minstrel, Junior Prom, Senior Play, Yearbook Staff, Science Club ’46-’48. Has read 297 books, including one on solving troubles . . . $64 words and up . . . partial to Kelly green and black coffee . . . pre-University of Michigan co-ed . . . Belle of prep school dances . . . green-eyed sophis- tication. ELAINE D. BARRY Gazette, Junior Prom. Senior Play, Yearbook Staff, Junior Minstrel. Easy to talk with and nice to walk with . . . mind of her own . . . number one on the lovable list . . . she talks a blue streak, but you have to get her going . . . will she ever meet the right fellow? GEORGE L. BATES Baseball ’46-’48, Basketball '46-41 He talks and talks, and still talks . . . has a preference for other people's business . . . here today, gone tomorrow . . . keeps his love life secret, if any . . . loves to keep a class in an uproar. Page eighteen CHESTER F. BENNETT of 1948 Junior Minstrel, Track ’46-’48. Junior Prom, Gazette. Little, but T. N. T. . . . Pint size whiz on two wheels . . . Strong silent type in a small package . . . When it comes to salesmanship he is tops . . . genius at keeping bikes run- ning. WANDA M. BOUGHTON Gazette. Junior Minstrel. Junior Prom. Basketball ’44-'48, Softball ’46-'48, Yearbook Staff. Happy go lucky ... an outdoor girl . . . Hash on the basketball court.. . snap, crackle, pop . . . everybody's friend . . . good hu- mored, but watch her temper . . . spends very few weekend evenings at home. FRANK J. BRISCOE Class Officer ’4S-’48, Track ’47-'48, football '4S-'48, Gazette, Junior Minstrel, Senior Play, Junior Prom, Science Club ’46-'48, Yearbook Staff, Student Council. The way to a man's heart is through his stomach . . . when it comes to women, he is Frank Bring 'em Back Dead Briscoe . . . has but two loves—his drawings and his stomach . . . spends 99% of his time on Highland Avenue. Page nineteen 5L a add ROLLLX) J. CECCORULLI Track ’44-’45. Football ,44-,45. Manager '47-’48, Science Club ’47-’48, Basketball ’48, Baseball ’41-48, Gazette, All this to get educated? . . . would like to blow up Miss Fisher’s lab . . . everybodys buddy . . . unlimited ambitions . . . enjoys it when the girls tease him . . . nice curly blonde hair. JULIA M. CASE Senior Play. Cheerleader ’41-48, Yearbook Stall, Science Club ’41-48. What a personality . . . Globe trotter . . . a heart warming smile . . . tall and willowy . . . must be tailored, or else . . . hear that laugh? it’s Julie ... a click of the camera . . . lover of hamburgs. HARRIS W. CHAPMAN, JR. Yearbook liditor, Junior Minstrel, Science Club '41 '48, President Science Club ’48, Sen or Play. Basketball ’45-’48. Baseball ’47. Junior Prom, Student Council. Burns the midnight oil? . . . anything you want to know, ask Harris . . . Tall, dark, and terrific . . . any car will do . . . still water runs deep. Pago twenty PATRICIA A. CLARK of 1948 Gazette, Junior Prom, Yearbook, Science Club '47-’48, Basketball Manager ’48, Senior Play. Finger in every activity . . . newcomer . . . forever turning a sock heel . . . unpre- dictable . . . speaks her mind . . . symphony of wit and charm ... the better half of that famous steady. NORMA 13. FERRIS Junior Prom, Gazette, Science Club, Junior Minstrel. Glutton for punishment . . . not what she says, but the way she says it . . . cyanide and sequins . . . the poise that refreshes . . . sweet but devilish. JOAN R. DOBELSTE1N Class Officer ’48, Gazette, Junior Prom, Yearbook Staff. Junior Minstrel. Dependable and conscientious . . . dim- ples . . . glows, but yes . . . did you ever see a dream walking? . . . Blonde that is . . . always in a good mood . . . very fond of swimming . . . usually very quiet. Page twenty-one a CIAS BARBARA E. FERRY Gazette. Senior Play. Junior Prom, Science Club ’48, Cheerleader ’45-’48, Captain ’48, Junior Minstrel, Yearbook. Basketball ’45. Buddies galore . . . always in demand . . . likes a good time ... a live wire . . . generosity plus . . . did you sec my dia- mond? RICHARD D. HAGER Gazette. Junior Minstrel. Jun 'or Prom, Glee Club. A sport, in lots of ways . . . the man of the hour for laughs ... a favorite topic is women . . . another ’quiz kid” . . . a face like a cherub, but he doesn't act like one. PHILIP B. HUGHES Track ’48, Gazette. Junior Prom, Junior Minstrel. Quiet around the femmes . . . fishing and hunting galore . . . always the smile ... a crack shot with a gun . . . motto— study as long as it won’t interfere with edu- cation. Page twenty-two BARBARA J. ILES of 1948 Junior Minstrel, Glee Club. Gazette. Junior Prom, Yearbook. Perfection personified . . . knit one, purl two . . . best foot forward . . . true to her work, her words, and her friends . . . quiet, until you know her. DONALD E. KAYSER Gazette. Junior Prom. Junior Minstrel. Makes up homework in Economics . . . likes the funnies . . . smoke, smoke, smoke that cigarette . . . that dainty little fingah” . . . as sincere as he is courteous. MYRTLE R. KROKOVICH Gazette. Junior Minstrel, Softball ’47-’48, Science Club ’46-’48, Senior Play, Yearbook Staff. Partial to horseback riding . . . has a devilish streak . . . good things come in small packages . . . personality twice her size . . . those hen parties . . . holds on to that comb for dear life. Page twenty-three Jhe (L(aA5 MADELYN A. LUCZAK Basketball '44-’4S, Junior Minstrel. Gazette, Junior Prom, Softball '46-’4S, Yearbook Staff. Likes to argue, and then what . . . her laugh bubbles . . . mischief dwells within . . . small package chuck full of personality . . . fickle . . . perpetual motion. WILLIAM LUTZ Gazette, Science Club ’47-’48, Junior Prom, Senior Play, Senior Class President, Student Council, Senior Prom. Einstein's successor . . . idealistic ... al- ways getting someone else out of a fix . . . sincerity rooted in friendship . . . must have been raised in a laboratory . . . knows his way around. GEORGE T. LYON Gazette. Junior Minstrel. Track ’44-’48. Basket- ball '44-’48, Basketball Captain ’48, Junior Prom, Yearbook Staff. Good natured and a big tease . . . always going to meet the boys . . . just ask him about his traps . . . tendency to shed clothes at slightest provocation . . . one of the best friends a fellow could have. Page twenty-four of 19 ANTHONY F. MANION Btseball '47-’48, Gazette, Junior Minstrel, Junior Prom, Science Club '47-’48, Yearbook Staff. Cars are his weakness ... a hard worker . . . anything to get out of school, some- times? ... a touch of blarney, and an Irish wit . . . always ready with a helping hand. PAUL E. MELVIN Class Officer '44-’47, Student Council ’44-’48, Base- ball '45-’48. Baseball Captain ’48, Baseball Manager ’45, Football '48, Football Manager ’47, Gazette, Yearbook Stiff, Junior Minstrel, Science Club '47-'48, Junior Prom. Quiet, with a boom . . . talks in circles . . . never leaves well enough alone . . . sense of humor all his own. RAYMOND L. MURAD Football ’45-’48, Track ’46-’48, Junior Prom, Senior Play, Junior Minstrel, Gazette, Yearbook Staff. Unattached bachelor, by choice ... life of the party . . . our business man . . . last seen with the boys . . . subtle like a sledge ham- mer. Page twenty-five CL USA NORMAN R. OSBORNE Track Manager '46-'48, Basketball '48, Junior Minstrel. Science Club ’46-’48, Football ’47-48. Norm the form . . . Miss Chevrolet of 1932, the car, that is . . . noted for sleep- ing, and yet always being awake at the wrong hours . . . absent minded. ROBERT W. PATTISON Football ’44-’48, Track '43-’48, Track Captain '48, Gazette, Student Council Presdent. Basketball Manager '48, Junior Prom, Yearbook Staff, Science Club ’45-’48. Dry sense of humor . . . nothing escapes him . . . conscientious ... a perfect squire for an evening . . . grey green eyes . . . and sandy hair. BEATRICE A. PRASNAL Senior Play, Yearbook Staff. Sultry but sleek . . . letting her finger nails grow . . . accent . . . newcomer . . . ambitious and eager . . . makes up her mind readily, about lots of things . . . lives for the laughs. Page twenty-six ANGELO A. PRESTI of 1948 Sc knee Club '46-’48, Junior Minstrel, Gazette, Yearbook Staff. Smo-o-oth dancer . . . none better liked . . . can really make an accordion talk . . . fertile imagination . . . the right word at the right time . . . coffee tank. RUTH M. ROACH Basketball ’44-’48, Gazette, Junior Prom, Science Club ’47-’48. Loves to gab . . . takes life easy . . . gentlemen prefer blondes . . . disarming frankness . . . blue eyes, and a vivacious smile . . . down to earth, and fun to be with . . . marriage intentions, but quick. WALTER J. SCHULZE Junior Prom. Junior Minstrel. Gazette, Yearbook Staff. Tackles the ivories . . . blushes supreme . . . dynamite on the typewriter . . . draws a great deal, a threat to the voice . . . pen sense of humor all his own . . . the perididlc kid. Page twenty-serin a ciAA EDWARD C. SHAIL Track '45-’48, Basketball 45-47, Football '45-’48, Junior Minstrel, Junior Prom. Always ready for a dare . . . love 'em and leave 'em . . . black sheep . . . isn't really tough, though . . . Casanors, on the side . . . doesn't believe in being tied down . . . has a way with teachers. BARBARA M. SHARRA Basketball '44-48, Softball '45- '48, Gazette, Junior Minstrel, Junior Prom. Easy going . . . learning how to knit . . . candy. is her middle name . . . interested in modeling . . . plays ball, any kind . . . Football '45-'48, Basketball ’46-’48, Baseball '44-'4( , '48, Science Club. ’46-'48, Gazette, Junior Prom, Yearbook Staff. Heartbreaker deluxe . . . aircraft carrier feet . . . has a twin . . . never can tell what he's thinking . . . high scoring menace in basketball . . . shoulders . . . perpetual blush. sings at odd moments. Page tu enty-eight JOHN E. SHERWOOD of 1948 Football '45-'48, Track f45-’46, Baseball '46-48, Gazette. Basketball ’47-'48, Science Club ’46-’48, Junior Prom, Yearbook Staff. Lets them down gently . . . has lots of connections . . . Joe Politician . . . favors cooperation, especially from the fairer sex . . . one may smile and be a villian . . . cut out this love stuff. LEROY W. STAIB Baseball ’46-’48, Basketball ’46-47. Beatrice” is his middle name . . . Partial to minks, of course ... a cider fiend . . . the wit that petrifies ... a little of the good- ness left in . . . anxious, but doesn’t show it. NANCY E. STECK Gazette. Junior Prom. Junior Minstrel, Yearbook Staff. Witty and sweet . . . portrait of a lady . . . vitality plus . . . long distances romances . . . a smile is the style . . . fond of dancing . . . sweet personality. Page twenty-nine a aJJ ELIZABETH L. STELZEL Cheerleader ’46'48, Cazette. Junior Prow, Science Club, Yearbook Staff. Stelzel's batter develops a mean biscuit . . . string-bean, and oh! so witty . . . very independent . . . full of pep and vitality . . . hard worker . . . loves a good joke . . . lots of fun EDWARD G STEPHANY Gazette, Junior Minstrel, Junior Prom, Science Club ’46-’48, Senior Play, Orchestra Yearbook Staff. Rare combination of brains and brawn . . . He fiddles while his brothers burn . . . college enthusiast . . . superman himself. ROBERT C. STREAMAN Baseball '44-‘48. Basketball ’45-’48. Football '45-'48, Science Club '46- '48. Junior Minstrel, Gazette, Junior Prow, Yearbook Staff. Every week a new crush ... a tease de- luxe . . . always hoping . . . yankee fixer . . . mania for square dancing . . . hair al- ways combed . . . inquest of Mary. Page thirty of 1948 GEORGE E. STREET Gazette, Junior Prom, Junior Minstrel. Very conscientious . . . likes to pal around with the gang . . . always the practical joker . . . wait, let's see what George says . . . a hard worker ALLAN M. WASHBURN Football '44- 45. Baseball ’45-’48. Track ’44-’45, Science Club ’46-’48, Junior Minstrel, Junior Prom. His middle name is bear-trap” . . . likes to shut his books with a bang . . . port-sider . . . never a dull moment. ESTHER M. TICEHURST Gazette, Junior Minstrel. Junior Prom, Basketball ’46-’48. If you know' her, you'll like her . . . every- body’s confidante . . . radiates sunshine and optimism . . . willing lender of a helping hand . . . never lets you down. Page thirty-one et aJJ LILLIAN M. WHITTLESEY Gazelle, Junior Minstrel, Senior Play, Yearbook Staff. Glee Club, Orchestra. Everybody’s good friend . . . brains, charm, and efficiency . . . don’t let the halo fool you . . . poetic . . . never misses a trick . . . versatile ... a shy smile . . . twinkling eyes predict mischief. JOAN K. WEBB Gazette, Science Club ’46-’48, Junior Minstrel, Yearbook Staff. Sleepy head . . . thrives on coke and pie . . . morning coffee at Sam’s . . . loves a good bull session . . . blushes beautifully . . . good hearted . . . likes to square dance. MARY E. WICHMAN Science Club ’46-’48, Junior Prom (queen), Junior Minstrel, Yearbook Staff. Cute as a bug’s ear . . . carrot top . . . partial to suits . . . dynamite, pint-sized . . • passion for ballet, and can she dance . . . likes New Milford . . . straight out of Vogue. Page thirty-two LILLIAN M. ZUKAS of 19 Gazelle, Junior Minstrel. Science CluU ’46-'4S, Junior Prom. A real pal . . . always willing to try some- thing new . . . always on the go . . . impish smile . . . has the right word on the tip of her tongue. WILLIAM SHERMAN United States Army. Likes dancing . . . flashy clothes . . . girls . . . banana splits . . . always chewing gum . . . hates to study . . . good-natured . . humorous ... he never calls something by its name—he says Gizmo.” JAMES E. TARRANT, JR. Overseas with family. Ambling walk ... love will find a way . . . easy to get along with ... a slow smile and a ready wit . . . hot man on a trumpet . . . jazz fiend, that is . . . prefers sleeping to sleep-walking. PRESTON HAIGHT Paratroops. Track fiend . . . that booming voice . . . vitamins get their pep from him . . . likes to argue, and usually wins . . . food is his favorite hobby. Pag« ihirty-thrct ylu toy rapli Page thirty-five X Page thirty eight (LlaiS Jli-St cry ' jx£.±(iman ' fear . . . Four yhars ago in the autumn of '44, scared, speechless, shy, little waifs, we walked through the door of Bethel High School as Freshmen. After a month of wonderment and doubt, we had our first chance to meet socially the upper classmen. The Student Council gave a reception for our benefit. We were glad of the opportunity to meet upper classmen on an equal footing, not having to cater to them as Seniors, Juniors, or Sophomores. We, thereby, lost some of our self-consciousness. The next thing that made us feel as though we belonged in the High School was the election of class officers. Our first slate of officers was: Harris Chapman, President; Corinne Dolan, Vice-President; Barbara Ferry, Secretary; Edward Shanley, Treasurer. The year moved along smoothly without anything particular happening until spring, when we had our first chance to sponsor a social event. We held a dance which was a social and financial success. Thus, our first year in High School came to a close. 20 n0X£. ' eat . . . September soon rolled around again and most of us returned to Bethel High School,—glorified Sophomores. We now were sure we belonged, and we lorded over the Freshmen in the usual style. Our officers this year were: Paul Melvin, President; Harris Chapman, Vice-President; Barbara Ferry, Secretary; Frank Briscoe, Treasurer. Page thirty-nine Our one social activity of the year was a good old-fashioned barn dance which, like our freshman social venture, was a social and financial success, netting our treasury a goodly sum. While we were not socially very active, members of our class became prominent in other activities, such as cheer leading, girls’ basketball, boys’ basketball, football, archery, baseball; some of the class even managed to attain a high scholastic rating, as was proved at the closing assembly. {Junior ' ear . . . Feeling more confident than ever before, we came back in the fall of ’46 to start our Junior year. We greeted a new principal, Mr. Pechey, and a new superintendent, Mr. Johnson, both of whom are still with us. During the Junior year our officers were: Frank Briscoe, President; Harris Chapman, Vice-President; Barbara Ferry, Secretary; Paul Melvin, Treasurer, Frank and Paul exchanging offices. Our Junior year was as it should be, fun, for we were now upper classmen without the responsibility of being Seniors, and we made the most of our positions. Our first social activity was presenting to the public the Junior Min- strel. After many weeks of practice under the direction of Miss Fisher and Mrs. Schatzle, we put on one of the best minstrel performances ever. Our jovial end men were: Frank, Bette, Paul, Maddie, Barb, Tony, Myrt, and Rolldo, and were as good as most professionals. P.igc forty In March, wc entertained the Seniors at our Junior Prom. At the prom for the first time in the history of Bethel High School, a Queen of the Prom was chosen. And we are very proud to say that the Queen chosen was a Junior—Mary Wichman. To bring this happy year to a fitting close, we had a picnic at Lake Quasapaug, and thus, our Junior year ended. Szniox ' an . . . September ’47 found us back at Bethel High School—dignified Seniors. This, our last year, will always be remembered by all of us. We chose Bill Lutz to be our President and it was an excellent choice. Frank Briscoe assisted Bill as Vice-President; Joan Dobelstein was our Secretary; and Harris Chapman, Treasurer. Early in the fall we gave a novelty dance called a Sock-Hop. This dance was a social success,—a credit to Seniors. Since early fall, most of our efforts have been devoted to making our Year Book the best Bethel High School has ever had. The book went to print early in March and we went to work on our class play—' The Case of the Missing Heir.” You who had the privilege of seeing it, will not soon forget its spooky atmos- phere. In May we held the Senior Prom, which was enjoyed by many friends. The Prom was the climax of four happy years. The rest of our efforts were given over to making our Class Day and Graduation exercises enjoyable. So we now bid farewell to Bethel High. Pant forty-one Jl oroAcope Name Nickname Hobby Favorite Expression Angle, Margaret Maggie Studying Oh ! My Lord Barry, Elaine Jebby Being Quiet Oh Gee! Bates, George Captain Getting his picture in yearbooks Pm right Bennett, Chester Corky Hunting Boy! it was cold this morning Boughton, Wanda Duffy Upkeep of Parloa Got any candy? Briscoe, Frank Sweets Painting There’s dumber than a dumb dame Case, Julia Cuddles Photography Hot Dawg! Ceccorulli, Rolldo Chico Wolfing Velly Good! Chapman, Harris Hoss Soda Jerking Hey Dizzy! Clark, Patricia Dizzy Talking You said you would, Harris . . . Dobelstein, Joan Joanny Being Nice Gee Whiz! Ferris, Norma Norma Staying out of school What's new? Ferry, Barbara Barb Filling her hopechest Did you see my diamond? Hager, Richard Dick Corny jokes Ah! Gee! Teach! Hughes, Philip Hurricane Training I’m in the pink . . . Iles, Barbara Babs New York Friends Oh Gosh! Kayser, Donald Sniffer Going to movies It's Easy! Krokovich, Myrtle Rosy Combing her hair Oh, my dear! Luczak, Madelyn Mattie Boys Aw! Go away. Lutz, William Bill Repairing jewelry You really think so . . . Lyon, George Whiskers Poker I love my wife, but oh you kid Manion, Anthony Bean Ruining cars trucks Yeah! it is!!! Melvin, Paul Abbie Teasing Pat Eightball—corner pocket Page forty-two Jlor( )ACOj we Most Prized Possession Greatest Ambition Most Embarassing Moment Herself To be first woman president At a Wooster Dance Mrs. Stokes Secretary She never told us His four star letter To talk uninterrupted When his merits appeared in the paper Bicycle To compete in a six day bicycle race When he gave his speech in English Basketball To win an argument with Mitch Grass stains on slacks His cartoons To be an artist His first driving lesson His green boots To join the army Cheering the team His curly hair To receive a diploma When he was called a Little Boy” Pat To get married and have twins In front of Mullaney's Harris Architectural Engineer Class of '49 Minstrel Shorthand notebook To run an Insurance business We doubt whether she ever had one ... Excuses To succeed Jasha Heifitz When she came a half day late for a Physics test Her diamond To get married Jitterbugging Good humor To write a comic strip When someone laughed at one of his jokes . . . His empty wallet To waltz one round with Louis When he was finally challenged Her poise To be an executive in a big firm Ask her His job To be a great inventor He never had one Her comb and brush To learn to inhale When Moose” had another date . . . Sex Appeal To raise a football team When Papa” hit her with a slipper His father’s workshop To found Lutz’s theory When he was elected Class President His Traps To blind his oponent with bubble gum 3 o’clock in the morning His Monkey Suit To own a fire engine When someone told him his car is wonderful His green sweater To win an argument with Mr. Pechey Back seat at Junior Prom PaR0 forty-Ihr00 Name Nickname Hobby Favorite Expression Murad, Raymond Mud Telling of his part in Arabian Nights Now just a minute Osborne, Norman Rock Playing pinball machine Sure 1 will! Pattison, Robert Put Milking Ask Berta, she should know. Prasnai., Beatrice Bee-Bee Keeping Leroy guessing Stop it LeRoy! Presti, Angelo Jello Teasing girls Okay Kid Roach, Ruth Ply Collecting boys Is he good looking? Schulze, Walter Honey Baby sitting Oh, my goodness Shail, Edward Lover Singing CENSORED Sharra, Barbara Myrtle Baby sitting Oh! Really Sherwood, George Honey Boy Avoiding girls Who! Me? Sherwood, John Don Juan All his girls I couldn’t get here on time, because Staib, Leroy Roy Bee-Bee I don’t care Steck, Nancy Sleeky Boys over 19 Could I have a late slip? Stelzel, Elizabeth Lizzy Lou Sewing up tights Have you seen Frank? Stephany, Edward Ed Washing dishes Goody—Goody—gumd rops Streaman, Robert Rapid Teasing Some people got it— Some people ain't Street, George Willy Baseball I don’t know Ticehurst, Esther Shorty Sitting on front porch I don’t know Washburn, Alan Wash Curves Hi! Webb, Joan Webby Blowing cig. smoke rings Well, I don’t Whittlesey, Lillian Lil Giggling Oh! Poof! Wichman, Mary Red Poetry It’s quite the thing Zukas, Lillian Lil Coffee at Sam’s Blank Ptige forty-four Most Prized Possession Most Embarassing Moment J rorc )5coi oe Greatest Ambition His nose To return to the land of sand camels Painting the house The family car To graduate with the least possible effort When he learned he must really do some studying Berta To grow curly hair Mr. Chapman winding the clock Her dancing To completely control Leroy When Leroy had her guessing Accordion To play in a name band Birdy in the cage Her blonde hair To live to be an old maid When caught bribing the voters His diploma To be a mortician When Mattie sat on his lap His hat To hitch-hike across U. S. He knows as well as we do Jesse Lee To put John R. Powers out of business When Mrs. Boice caught her in typing with shorts His pigeon toes To be a millionaire Right now Himself To be a reporter When the band played the Birthday Song His grandpa's shotgun To build his house When BeeBee brought the baby to school Her sweet disposition To get married When she missed the bus from New York Her indifference To marry some rich bachelor Learning to Barn Dance Violin To get a date with Cuddles” When he got stopped for speeding His new coat C. P. A. When he took his coat off at Cuddles’1 Daily News To manage the First National When his Ballad was read in English Class Dimples To be a secretary Two boys on the porch at the same time Baseball cap To be in the Big Leagues Regional game Cigarettes Dental Hygienist We won't tell Joan Her Laugh Hasn't made up her mind We wonder Crown Dancer When she was picked Queen” Joan To be a nurse When she couldn't find Joan . . . Pagt forty-fit Due to the fact that the time has arrived when we must depart from the protective custody of our beloved Alma Mater and make our way in the cruel, cold world, we the Class of 1948, dejected, yet joyous at the prospect of leaving, do declare this to be our last will and testament. Any uncomplimentary reflections made on the character of any indi- vidual, living or dead, are purely intentional. To the class of ’49 we bequeath $2,374,598.37 to cover part of their senior expenses. To Mrs. Kyle, we bequeath our undying gratitude for the support and guidance she has given us throughout the senior year. To Mr. Johnson and Mr. Pechey, we bequeath an atomic bomb, and we feel sure they will find some use for it. To Miss Fisher, we bequeath a Physics book, that we are sure she will not agree with. To Mrs. Stokes, we bequeath Paul Melvin’s sense of humor. To Mrs. Boice, we bequeath a barbed wire fence, to keep the boys away from her gym classes. To Mr. Sehulster, we bequeath a gym class, that wouldn't walk a mile for a Camel. To Miss Carroll, we bequeath a pair of roller skates, so she won’t get tired walking her dog. To Mr. Mellen, we bequeath the heart throbs of the senior girls. To Mr. MacDonald, we bequeath a chaise lounge, to recline on during his Latin classes. To Mr. Boice, we bequeath a yo-yo, to play with while he waits for Mrs. Boice. To Miss Davis, we bequeath a bottle of Air-Wick, and we are sure she knows why. P S«I tuny-six a add To Miss Pellegrino, we bequeath a typing I class, that will not only be quiet, but will do some work. To the Janitors, we bequeath several rocking chairs with cushions, and a life time subscription to Esquire. To Dominic Orticelli, Norma Ferris bequeaths her violin and the ability to play it. To John Pattison, Tony Manion bequeaths a car that will run. To Alfred Schlemmer, George Sherwood bequeaths his height. To Joe Sullivan, Phil Hughes bequeaths his ability to get a date to the proms. To Nancy Dann, Barbara lies bequeaths her winning smile. To Helen Lukesh and Gardner Warren, Pat Clark and Harris Chap- man bequeath their ability to get along. To John Menton, Dick Hager bequeaths his amazing knack for telling good jokes. To Dot Ellis, Barbara Ferry bequeaths her captaincy of the cheering squad. To Edward Hubert, George Lyon bequeaths his athletic ability. To Georgiana Kelley, Margaret Angle bequeaths her baggy sweaters. To Warren Solomon, Frank Briscoe bequeaths his little used razor. To Ruth Bartram, Mattie Luczak bequeaths her wolfing technique. To Dot Bailey, Betty Stelzel bequeaths her ability to hang onto her man. To Don Capellaro, Chester Bennett bequeaths his height. To Elizabeth Delaney, Lillian Whittlesey bequeaths her sweet dis- position. Pago forty-sunn CL, Witt To Audrey Brown, Rolldo Ceccorulli bequeaths his very blond, curly hair. To Victor Durgy, John Sherwood bequeaths his alibis and excuses. To Margaret Wellings, George Bates bequeaths desire to keep out of other people’s business. To Nancy Thomasson, Myrtle Krokovich bequeaths her charm for the opposite sex. To Karl Epple, Ned Shail bequeaths his love of school and studies. To no one, Ray Murad bequeaths his nose, because he is taking it with him. To John Andrews, Ed Stephany bequeaths his dramatic talent. To Anna Dratch, Mary Wichman bequeaths her tap dance routine. To Gloria Hilley, Julia Case bequeaths her Open House every night. To Clifford Banks, Alan Washburn bequeaths his baseball glove and cap. To Evelyn Staib, Nancy Steck bequeaths her long hair. To Ward Dann, Paul Melvin bequeaths his promptness in getting to school. To Ruth Lewin, Wanda Boughton bequeaths her carefree attitude. To Mildred Fatool, Joan Dobelstein bequeaths her shorthand note- book. To Arnold Hilton, Donald Kayser bequeaths his job. To Arne Johnson, Norman Osborne bequeaths 20 pounds of himself. To Nancy Berloni, Lillian Zukas bequeaths her quiet manners. To any Junior girl, Elaine Barry bequeaths Elmer. Page jorly-cigbl CU To Harry Beiermann, Bill Lutz bequeaths his Algebra book and the brains that go along with it. To Joe Tenk, George Street bequeaths his copy of the Daily News. To Alex Clement, Bob Pattison bequeaths a year's subscription to the Farm Journal. To Evelyn Fa lien beck, Joan Webb bequeaths her pack of cigarettes. To Dot Jacobsen, Esther Ticehurst bequeaths her front porch. To Valerie Miller, Ruth Roach bequeaths her string of boyfriends. To Roman Mrozinski, Walter Schulze bequeaths his lap for the girls to sit on. To Mary Preece, Barbara Sharra bequeaths Jesse Lee Academy. To Joe Murad, Bob Streaman bequeaths any girl with red hair. To Mae LaRoza, Angelo Presti bequeaths his musical genius. To Carl LaMar, and Gloria Muhlfield, Leroy Staib and Beatrice Pras- nal bequeath their corners in the hall. And lastly we do make, constitute, and appoint Mitch,” who in our opinion is the only person we know who will act in our behalf with an unbiased and unprejudiced mind, to be the executor of this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills and testaments made heretofore by us. In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seal, the tenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. Pu e forty-nine Harris Chapman Patricia Clark Wanda Boughton ji m (As seen through the eyes of one who knows) The FOLLOWING STORIES, taken from incidents of real life with a mini- mum of fiction, bear a slight resemblance to the monotonous humdrum of a day in the life of a senior. As I, an impartial observer, entered dear B. H. S., one bright cheerful morning, contemplating a quiet peaceful day, I was rudely awakened from my dream by the explosive appearance of MITCH” racing down the hall with WANDA BOUGHTON in mad pursuit. As the dust cleared, the annoying chatter of angry voices came to my ears. Wondering what the trouble could be I strolled down the hall to the spot known as Lover’s Corner. Here I came upon LEROY and BEATRICE having one of their usual quiet talks. Patching up the hard feelings, I strolled nonchalantly back up the hall. I dodged a floating copy of the Daily News, behind which were DICK HAGER and GEORGE STREET and ran head on into PHIL I’ll knock ’em dead” HUGHES, merrily skipping rope down the corridor. I presume he was getting in shape. I picked PHIL up and sending him on his way I waited patiently for the bell to ring. Simultaneous with the buzzing of the bell a pale ghost of a red head, made a dash from the girls’ room up the stairs to MRS. KYLE’S home room. MARY just made it again. After the bell rang I enjoyed a few min- utes of peace and quiet before the storm of passing to classes. Glancing around I noticed a dejected figure patiently waiting for PAT CLARK to dig out her books from her so-called neat locker. HARRIS then took her books and tried to rush her to her English class. As they barged into the door of the class room they barely missed MARGARET ANGLE in the midst of one of her never ceasing arguments with MR. MELLEN. A serious calamity was averted by FRANK BRISCOE as he ably moved MAGGIE to one side. Moving down a few doors I came upon the Eco- nomics class of MR. SEHULSTER, otherwise known as the Rest Period fit'y OaL Jt f, rom For Suffering Seniors.” Taking a moment to observe the technique of teaching sleeping students, I was amazed to notice that almost all the students were paying attention, with the exception of JULIE CASE, BETTE STELZEL, and BARB FERRY who were going through their cheering routine. Wondering what could bring about this change in character, I opened the door just as MR. SEHULSTER was making the announcement that all students would be admitted free to the next basket- ball game. As 1 left I realized then that it would take an economic” situ- ation like this to stir them from their slumber. I passed the office just in time to welcome PAUL MELVIN as he was making his usual 9:35 entrance. As the classes changed, I followed a group of Seniors up the stairs. I knew very well that these three girls, ELAINE BARRY, NANCY STECK, and ESTHER TICEHURST would have to stop on the landing for a discussion of their shorthand test. Trying to go around them I was violently shoved to the rear by three hurrying gentlemen, NORMAN OSBORNE, DONALD KAYSER, and EAD” STEPHANY. In no time- flat, I found myself in the English class, in the midst of a battle between JOHN and GEORGE, over who should smoke the last cigarette. I caught one of their wild blows on the jaw and for quite a while I wandered about the hall in a daze, only to find myself rudely awakened by MRS. STOKES, sharply reprimanding BARBARA SHARRA and BARBARA ILES, about eating candy in class. She explained that she was warning them for the last time. I agreed with her that the cause of the trouble was the selling of candy by the seniors at recess time, so I spoke to JOAN DOBELSTEIN, the class secretary, about bringing the matter up at the next class meeting. As I left the room and started down the hall I met LILLIAN WHITTLESY returning from doing an errand for MRS. STOKES. I arrived at the Algebra class just in time to take a vacant seat, Pago fifty-one which belonged to NORMA FERRIS, when she was there. I gazed ad- miringly around the room, and noticed with pride the intelectual atmos- phere of the room. MYRTLE was still combing her hair. BOB PATTISON was sound asleep, and so, very much discouraged I left the room, only to be swept back in again by the appearance of a half dressed person in the form of RAY MURAD. RAY as always took too long in the shower. I handed him his necktie and I went downstairs to rest up for the ordeal, which I was sure would come at noon-time. I dozed off in one of the chairs in the hall and was soon sound asleep. I woke in time to see JOAN WEBB and LILLIAN ZUKAS leaving for ' Sam’s” for their cup of coffee. I went outside and helped CHESTER onto his bicycle and gave him a push to start homeward. Suddenly my vision was obstructed by a cloud of smoke as NED SHAIL and his cigar- ette strolled by. I barely had time to recover my senses when a chugging limousine rattled by. I knew without looking that it was TONY and his taxi. Steadying myself from my close call I re-entered the building and went downstairs into the banquet hall to enjoy my lunch, I hoped. Just as I was polishing off a ham sandwich I noticed the last of my apple pie going into the cavernous mouth of ALLAN WASHBURN. To add insult to injury, my cup of coffee was over-turned by MADDIE LUCZAK as she struggled with GEORGE LYONS. This was too much. I left the banquet hall as soon as I could, and went up the stairs to sulk until the beginning of fifth period. With the usual noise and clamor fifth period started, and in a state of nervous prostration, I sought peace and quiet in Physics Lab. I noticed two industrious fellows, BILL LUTZ and BOB STREAMAN, laboring over a complicated system of wires. I sat in the chair closest to where they were working and I soon regretted it. The electric charge which the Page ftfly-livo DaL rom two fiends had caused to go through the chair, profiled me out the door, down the hall, and when I was able to stop I found myself in Problems class. Coming to my senses and listening for a few minutes to the intel- lectual monologue of GEORGE BATES, I decided to spend the rest of fifth period in the quiet Business Practice class down stairs, where with astonishment I watched the dazzling gyrations of PROF SCHULZE as he slaved over a hot typewriter. At the beginning of sixth period 1 had the inspiration to visit MR. MACDONALD’S English class. I chose the seat near the door so I could make a hasty retreat if necessary, and settled down for what I expected would be an enjoyable forty minutes. I surprised myself and was able to last the whole period, though I was slightly perturbed at the continuous exit and entrance of RUTH ROACH. I chalked this up as the only suc- cessful visit of the day. I breathed a sigh of relief as the bell rang ending sixth period; just one more period to go. I managed to drag myself down the hall and into the office. As I happened to glance into Mechanical Drawing room, I saw two gladiators” in the midst of a duel. Passing this off as nothing unusual in the lives of CHICO” and ANGELO, I hurriedly put on my coat and hat and rushed out of the door, leaving Bethel High School to finish its usual quiet and peaceful day. Psg fifty thr«0 ions GIRL BOY Most Popular Barbara Ferry Harris Chapman Handsomest Rolldo Ceccoruli Most Optimistic Esther Ticehurst Raymond Murad Most Pessimistic Myrtle Krokovich George Lyon Prettiest Mary Wichman Best All Around Barbara Ferry Rolldo Ceccoruli Biggest Grind Margaret Angle William Lutz Best Sport Wanda Boughton Rolldo Ceccoruli Most Athletic Barbara Sharra George Sherwood Noisiest Madelyn Luczak Richard Hager Most Romantic Beatrice Prasnal LeRoy Staib Most Conceited Myrtle Krokovich John Sherwood Best Dancers Mary Wichman Robert Streaman Done Most For Class Barbara Ferry Frank Briscoe Most Likely to Succeed Margaret Angle William Lutz Most Musical Norma Ferris Angelo Presti Most Sarcastic Joan Webb John Sherwood Class Gossip Myrtle Krokovich Edward Stephany Nerviest Betty Stelzel Edward Shail Most Ambitious Margaret Angle William Lutz First To Get Married Beatrice Prasnal LeRoy Staib Most Likely To Be An Old Maid Elaine Barry Most Likely To Be A Bachelor Philip Hughes Most Poetical Lillian Whittlesey Raymond Murad Woman Hater Walter Schulze Man Hater Lillian Zukas Biggest Flirt Madelyn Luczak Robert Streaman Biggest Giggler Madelyn Luczak Alan Washburn Best Dressed Mary Wichman Harris Chapman Best Natured Julie Case Robert Pattison Faculty Pet Margaret Angle Edward Stephany Most Bash fid Joan Dobelstein Walter Schulze Best Line Wanda Boughton George Sherwood Class Baby Elaine Barry Edward Stephany Biggest Tease Madelyn Luczak Donald Kayser Biggest Bluff Madelyn Luczak Norman Osborne Easiest to Rattle Ruth Roach John Sherwood Most Talkative Myrtle Krokovich Robert Streaman Biggest Show Off Madelyn Luczak John Sherwood Best Actors Julie Case Paul Melvin Neatest Barbara lies Anthony Manion Most Artistic Nancy Steck Frank Briscoe Noseiest Patricia Clark George Bates Bookworm Margaret Angle George Street Most Mechanical Chester Bennett Best Camel rider Ray Murad Page filiy-lour Page fifty-fit Page fifty-eight r ■ K ounci As a RESULT of the annual election of officers for the Student Council of Bethel High School, the following students were elected: President ............................ Robert Pattison Vice-President ....................... Joseph Sullivan Secretary .............................. Rita Sullivan Treasurer................................ Paul Melvin A number of suggestions were made and carried out by the Student Council this year to promote the general welfare of our school. The first of these accomplishments to be enforced by the newly elected officers was the Citizenship Program. The general appearance of the school building and grounds was next considered. It was decided that candy was to be sold by the Senior Class during the recess period. A revised Constitution was adopted after being accepted by the student body. Rates for students’ Season Tickets for Basketball games were reduced considerably from that of the previous year. The Athletic Committee was again reorganized. Under the supervision of Mr. Pechey, the Student Council had a very successful year. Page fifty nine The annual play presented by the Senior class in April, was well re- ceived by a large enthusiastic audience. The setting of the play was an old, deserted castle, high on a mountain-side, and the plot revolved about the appearance and disappearance of the heirs and heiresses. The success of the play was due to the fine directing of Mrs. Kyle and Miss Pellegrino. It was because of their patience and untiring efforts, that the play was one of the high-lights of the school year. The cast, some with experience and some without, put all they had into making the play a hit. Edward Stephany played the part of a lawyer; Lillian Whittlesey, a house-keeper; Harris Chapman, a novelist; Margaret Angle, his secretary; Frank Briscoe, his bodyguard; Patricia Clark, an heiress; Tony Manion, a butler; Betty Stelzel and Myrtle Krokovich, an heiress and her daughter; and Paul Melvin, the Phantom. The prompter was Elaine Barry and the stage effects were ably taken care of by William Lutz, assisted by Rolldo Ceccorulli, Norman Osborne, Robert Streaman, and Chester Bennett. Page sixty The Science Club began this year with the election of Officers which were as follows: President, Harris Chapman; Vice-President, Frank Bris- coe; Secretary and Treasurer, Karl Epple; Scout, Tony Manion, chosen from among the eleven old and the thirty-three new members. Initiations were next, in the order of the yearly schedule. They were enjoyed tremendously by the old members and rather despised by the new ones. Initiations, for the most part, consisted of wearing grotesque cos- tumes during one school day. They were completed that night when further antics were displayed for the benefit of the faculty. The annual New York trip was scheduled for the last week in April, when it was planned to spend the day at the American Museum of Natural History, the Planetarium and various other spots of interest. We also made plans to tour Raymond’s Bakery in Waterbury some- time this spring. Other places we planned to view were the American Foil and Aluminum Company in Danbury and the Geology Museum, also in Danbury. Our Science Club Banquet is usually the last affair of the year. At this Banquet the members are responsible for both planning and attending. It is usually held in the latter part of May and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Page sixty-one CL CU President ............................. Dorothea Bailey Vice-President ......................... Dorothy Woodin Secretary.............................................Jean Walker Treasurer ............................. Judy Wanderer Directress Mrs. Antoinette Daniels Dear Members, Officers and Directress of the Glee Club: We of the graduating class would like to take this opportunity to voice the gratitude which we have felt towards you during our four years of association. To you we extend our appreciation of a successful, well organized group, together with our hopes that the Glee Club will mean as much to succeeding graduating classes as it has to us. Affectionately, Class of ’48 Page sixty-two The school orchestra has had a successful year. Mr. Roselli has conducted weekly rehearsals which have been very enjoyable. These rehearsals have given students, with a common musical interest, an oppor- tunity to work and play together. In December the orchestra made its first public appearance of the year. The orchestra at that time played several selections as a part of the P. T. A. program. The audience was most appreciative of the numbers rendered. Since December, the orchestra has been working hard so that they may present a good showing at the Graduation exercises. They had a chance to demonstrate the progress they have made, when they played between the acts at the Senior Play. The orchestra group is small, but we are proud of its accomplishments. We hope that in the future more students will avail themselves of the training offered by this activity. Through the orchestra, students may find much pleasure and relaxation and learn team work. There is a thrill in being a part of any successful venture. It is our wish that the orchestra shall continue its good work and that it may grow rapidly. Purc sixty-three Q1 azette The Class of ’48 did something different from any class before us. We published two school papers during the course of our Junior year. The first was a Christmas edition. This we endeavored to print on the school printing press, with very successful results. Our paper was entitled The Gazette.” The second issue was published in June. All members of the class participated in getting these papers out for sale on time. Everyone enjoyed doing his share, as it was a new experience for all of us. Under the supervision of Mr. Mellon, our Junior class advisor, and Mrs. J. Thayer Bowman, our class netted quite a profit from the sale of the papers. Page sixty-four unior On November first, 1947, the class of ’48 presented their annual Minstrel. Through the combined efforts of Miss Fisher and Mrs. Schatzle, the affair was one of the highlights of the year. The endmen, eight experts in the field of showmanship, were Paul Melvin, Madelyn Luczak, Frank Briscoe, Betty Stelzel, Tony Manion, Barbara Ferry, Rolldo Ceccorulli, and Myrtle Krokovich. Each of these wits contributed his or her share of good humor and sarcasm which helped to keep the show on its feet. The specialties, all talent from Bethel High, made such a hit with the audience that they were called back again and again for encores. Angelo Presti's genius on the accordion was proved when he rendered both classical and popular pieces. In the vocal department we had the best talent in the High School in the persons of Julianne Gallagher, Dorothea Bailey, Nancy Steck, Grace Schulze, and Helen Betts. Norma Ferris, a talented violinist, rendered a variety of melodies which the audience enjoyed immensely. Along with this we had two top-notch tap dancers, Mary Wichman and Anne Dratch, who showed how tap- dancing can be enjoyable to watch. The chorus, doing a wonderful job of supporting the specialties, brought the evening to a fitting close with a group of Minstrel songs. Pane sixty-five CLm of 1949 Though during this last year, there has been the keenest competition between the class of 1948 and the class of 1949, we would like to com- pliment them on their school spirit, their support of our many social affairs, and their all around helpfulness and friendliness. We hope that they will follow in our footsteps and in the footsteps of preceding graduating classes and carry on the traditions which are a part of the glory and work of being a senior. We hope, too, that they will build their class into a strong, guiding influence for the improvement of our High School. Page sixty-six Page sixty-sci en VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM Our football team began the season with a good start, but due to injuries and what seemed to be a bit of bad luck, could not gain ground during the remainder of the season. Although our victories were few, our team proved its right to the title, a Hard fighting team”, a title proudly earned by the previous teams of Bethel High. Joe Sullivan was captain of the team. After his injury, Ray Murad and Bob Pattison acted with him as Co-captains. Manager Rolldo Cecco- rulli and Assistant Manager John Menton did an excellent job of keep- ing the fellows in complete uniforms and having other equipment handy when needed. The team was composed of the following men: Frank Briscoe, Ray Murad, George Sherwood, Paul Melvin, Bob Pattison, Neddy Shad, Bob Streaman, Joe Sullivan, Arne Johnson, Joe Murad, Arnold Hilton, Charlie Simonsen, Preston Haight, and Joe Piskura. Coach Frank Sehulster worked out many new and scientific plays which became successful after much hard practice. At practice the fellows had a great deal of fun working out the plays and contributing new ideas. The group, as a whole, learned Sportsmanship”, one of the most im- portant characteristics of High School football. Many men received minor injuries, which kept them from participating in one or two games. Joe Sullivan and George Sherwood, however, re- ceived fractures which kept them on the sidelines for most of the season. VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM (f adhetlaff The ’47-’4tS SEASON was a successful one. The team however was forfeit all its league games clue to a misinterpretation of eligibility and subsequent C.I.A.C. ruling. Our B. H. S. Wildcats” lost only two league games and concluded the season by winning the H.V.S.L. consolation tournament. The team was coached by Frank Sehulster whose quick-break system caused many a fast and furious game. This system has been nicknamed Firehouse Ball” by basketball coaches. George Lyon was captain, while Bob Pattison and Charlie Simonsen were manager and assistant manager respectively. With a twenty game schedule the managers had their hands full. The team will lose five seniors by graduation: George Lyon, Rolldo Ceccorulli, Bob Streaman, George Sherwood and Harris Chapman. The varsity was as follows: Joe Sullivan, Arne Johnson, Harris Chap- man, Gardner Warren, Roy Dunlop, Bob Streaman, Rolldo Ceccorulli, George Sherwood and Captain George Lyon. Pjro sevsnty-one VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM Our baseball squab got off to a slow start again this year, losing two of its early games. Trouble identical to that of last year's team was the main cause. Inability to hit and costly errors again plague the team. Coach Sehul- ster has been experimenting with various infield combinations in order to eliminate the unearned runs. The pitching has been an inspiration with Ceccorulli and Washburn getting the nod for starting positions. Joe Piskura and Lou Parsons, two fine freshman prospects, have done commendable relief work. Mr. Sehulster is carrying a large squad in anticipation of future material. Several of his Jay Vees have seen action in varsity games and gained valu- able experience. With the reserve strength and a little better spirit Bethel should again become the diamond powerhouse of years gone by. The entire squad is as follows: R. Ceccorulli C. Parsons A. Washburn J. Piskura P. Melvin (Capt.) K. Epple G. Warren T. Voulgaris R. Dunlap H. Chapman R. Streaman D. Capellaro H. Thomasson H. Rapp A. Muhlfeld S. Erhart R. Chapman C. Banks R. Keeler C. Banks E. Stephany (Mgr.J Page ieventythree VARSITY TRACK TEAM The 48” Track team oe Bethel High is having a very successful season; it has won three local meets and is very certain of winning the League Championship, which previous teams of Bethel High have won for all but one season since the team was started. Bethel has done very well in two State Meets and has great expectations of winning the next one. The team is under the guidance of Coach John MacDonald and Assistant Coach Oliver Mellon, who are doing an excellent job of building a well rounded team for next year as well as this. Several members of the Cross Country Team have found places in many of the running events; heavier boys have been able to fit into the field events very successfully. The team spirit is unusually high and the boys show a great interest in the welfare of the team as a whole. The boys earned several first places in the meets, but other places should not be forgotten; for to have a winning team many places arc- necessary. Those who are usually sure of first place are: George Sherwood ....................... Shot-put, Javelin George Lyon ................................ Pole Vault Joe Sullivan ............................ Quarter Mile Roger Merritt ................... High Jump, Half Mile Clifford Kayser or Arne Johnson..................... Mile Members of the team are: Bob Pattison, Captain. Frank Briscoe, Ray Murad, George Sherwood, George Lyon, Joe Sullivan, Harry Beiermann, Victor Durgy, Bob Gorman, Arne Johnson, Alex Clement, Roger Merritt, Clifford Kayser, Thomas Mullaney, John Main, Eugene James, Richard Haitsch, Dwight Bertozzi, Jim Main, Dick Martin, Jim Gilbert, Don Staib, Peter Gallagher, Alfred Schlemmer, Manager. Pag svtcHty-fit't (LroSS Our one year old Cross Country Team did an excellent job of proving to Bethel High that it had men who could run and show an interest in the new sport. The team was coached by John MacDonald and Oliver Mellon who found what material they could after the Football team had had its pick. All the fellows were novices. They had neither experience nor grounding in the fundamentals of the sport, but, as the season progressed, the team defeated many other schools, both in local and state competition. In view of the fact that none of the men were Seniors, next year’s team should run off with many more victories. Members of the team were: Captain Bob Gorman, Harry Beiermann, Alex Clement, Clifford Kayser, Joe Mannion, Peter Gallagher, John Main, Jim Ryan, Jim Gilbert, Louis Parsons, Edward Brown, Jim Main, and Manager Alfred Schlemmer. Page seventy-six The basketball season of the girls’ team in ’47-’48 proved fairly suc- cessful. Out of twelve games played, the team lost four and won eight. One of the highlights of the year was the receiving of new uniforms, which were badly needed. The members of the team were as follows: Captain Rita Sullivan, Evelyn Staib, Wanda Boughton, Madelyn Luczak, Barbara Sharra, Mac LaRoza, Barbara Thumann, Dorothey Dennis, Ruth Roach, Esther Tice- hurst, Carol Finger, Audry Brown, and Nancy Berloni. Through graduation we will lose Madelyn Luczak, Wanda Boughton, Ruth Roach, Barbara Sharra, Esther Ticehurst, and Manager Patricia Clark. The manager, Patricia Clark, and assistant manager, Althea Ferry, have done an excellent job helping the team. We congratulate Mrs. Boice on the fine coaching job she has done this year. Pa e menty u i tn Captain Barbara Ferry, Betty Stelzel, Julie Case, Nancy Thomasson, Dorothy Ellis, Dorothea Bailey, Gloria Muhlfeld, Patricia Palmer and Helen Lukesh were the girls who made up the cheering squad for ’47 and ’48. These girls put their whole hearts into their job. Through rain or snow the girls accompanied the basketball and football teams. These girls deserve a lot of credit for a job well done. Page ievenly-eight The Gihls’ Softball Tlam started its season by playing the Girls’ Team from Woodbury. Although the game was lost, the team gained experience and should settle down as the season progresses. The remaining games are against New Milford, Newtown, Morris, Washington and Litchfield. Mrs. Boice, who is coaching the girls, is doing a fine job of building a good team. She is ably assisted by Gloria Traurig, the manager. The team is composed of the following: Captain Wanda Boughton, Barbara Thumann, Evelyn Staib, Mary Ann Bertozzi, Althea Ferry, Mae LaRoza, Rita Sullivan, Nancy Mitchell, Mary Evelyn Dunleavy, Margaret Brown, Mildred Sterlie, Dorothea Bailey, Juliette Ellis, Betty Shawatter, Lucille Riley, Patricia Donnelly, Myrtle Krokovich, Signe Traurig, Annie Dratch and Mildred Fatool. Page seventy tune Page eighty-one SHEA’S Compliments of ART STUDIO Official Photographers for the Class of 1948 Compliments of Compliments of The Turner Machine Co., Incorporated Barden Corporation 28-40 MAPLE AVL. Danbury, Conn. Compliments of FLOYD B. BOUGHTON Compliments of PENYAK’S SNACK BAR 34 SOUTH ST. Danbury, Conn. Vera Zaleta, Mgr. Compliments of BERKSHIRE LUMBER CO. Lumber and Mason Supplies Tel. 365 R.F.D. 5, Route 7 Danbury, Conn. Compliments of VAN HOUTEN MOTORS, INC. PLYMOUTH—DESOTO Danbury, Conn. Telephone 8-1244 Compliments of TERRY LUMBER COMPANY BETHEL, CONN. 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