Bethel High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Bethel, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1951 volume:

wm . 1W77Z$Vl sc REMEMBER WHEN Set el 'ZtiyA ScAool Set el. (fautectcccct peine t ?5f Senior ( louo Vo(u He 6 MWfeiBi.ii DecUc zti M The class of 1951 dedicates this book to Miss Fisher with the deepest thanks and love for everything she has done for us. 3 Bethel High School Dedication Mr. Ralph M. T. Johnson Mr. Charles L. Boice Mr. Lionel Pechey Miss Margaret Fisher Mr. Frank A. Berry Faculty Yearbook Staff Senior Officers, Class of 1951 Seniors Snap Shots .................. Reminiscing ................. Features Class Song School Song Class Poem ............. Class History Class Will ............ Class Prophecy Class Ifs Class Elections Activities National Honor Society Junior Minstrel Junior Leader Senior Play Queen of the Prom. Student Council Dramatic Club Class of 1952 .......... Projection Club Glee Club............... Orchestra Cartoons .................... Sports Cheerleaders In Appreciation Varsity Football Cross Country Varsity Basketball Girls Basketball Varsity Track Varsity Baseball Girls Softball Advertisements ... 2 ... 3 5 6 ... 7 8 9 10-11 12-13 14 15-34 35-37 38 39 39 40-41 42-43 44-45-46 47-48-49 50-51 .... 52-53 . 54 . 55 .. 56 .... 57 58 59 59 60 60 .... 61 61 62-63 64 65 65 66 67 68 69 70 ... 71 72 73-96 4 MR. RALPH M. T. JOHNSON Superintendent of Schools To the Class of 1951: Your class leaves Bethel High School in a year that is not noted for its calm and security. Many of you, as individuals, will find your- selves forced into situations and conditions which are not of your own choosing, and which may not meet with your whole-hearted approval. Under such circumstances may you realize that, not the troubles you face, but your reaction to them is what counts. May God give you the courage and guidance needed to meet every challenge of life in a way which will prove you worthy of His love. 5 Sincerest best wishes! Ralph M. T. Johnson A MR. CHARLES L. BOICE Principal To the Class of 1951: It has been a pleasure to live with you, sharing your burdens and to see you victorious. You can accomplish many things, if you will do your best and use the wisdom you have derived the past four years of training. May your road to success be a happy one and dedicated to the good of ail mankind. Charles L. Boice MR. LIONEL A. PECHEY We, the class of 1951, greet Mr. Lionel A. Pechey, who was Principal of Bethel High during our first three years. Now in the West, on a leave of absence because of ill health, we wish him success and hope that he will soon return to New England. 7 MARGARET C. FISHER Class Adviser To the Class of 1951: Always remember you can be the leaders of the future. Bring into this future, faith, courage, cooperation and loyalty and you will be doing your share in making this a better world to live in. I hope you, as well as I, have many pleasant memories of B.H.S. and Senior activities. Thank you, for your many kindnesses. To each one of you . . . my best wishes. Sincerely, Margaret C. Fisher 8 3n jllemoriam During our senior year, the community lost one of its most valued friends and citizens in the death of Frank A. Berry. Mr. Berry was connected with the schools of Bethel for thirty-five years, twenty years of which were spent as superintendent. He also served the community, in which he lived, in many ways. In his church, above all, he took a great interest, serving as delegate to the annual conference, as local elder, as trustee, as steward, and on many of its committees. He was a charter member of the Lions Club, one of its past presidents, and was acting as its secretary at the time of his death. He was the President of the Board of Directors of the Bethel Free Public Library and President of the Visiting Nurse’s Association. He was a member of Eureka Lodge A.M., and F.M., and also past patron of the Greenwood Chapter O.E.S. At the time of Mr. Berry's death he was serving as town assessor. His example of service to his community should be an inspiration to us all and our greatest aim in life should be to serve as he has served. MR. E. J. O DEA MISS M. C. FISHER MR. A. FOX MISS J. V. CARROLL 0(4 1 The Class of ’51 wishes to thank the faculty for making the best four years of our life so successful. MRS. C. L. BOICE MR. C. L. BOICE MRS. W. SHEPI.EY MR. J. M. MacDONALD MISS A. ROACH MR. R. GENTILE 'fyecvi oo Elinor Batterson, Editor Juliette Ellis, Harold Rapp, Co-Editors Mary Alice Hilley, Business Manager CLASS HISTORY Lucille Riley, Chairman Barbara Johnson James Main Phillips Stephany CLASS WILL Patricia Thayer, Chairman Betty Rubley Lucille Riley Marilyn Lyon PROPHECY Maureen Davey, Chairman Vera Rockwell Phil Stephany Donald Rooney WRITE-UPS Betty Rubley, Chairman Faith Rubinow Nancy Mitchell Mary Dunleavy Ruth Erwin Shirley Clarke Patricia Thayer Elaine Reynolds Maureen Davey Harold Rapp Richard Martin Robert Nelson Jack Dann Judy Silvia Faith Delaney SONG AND POEM Betty Melody Faith Rubinow SPORTS Mary Ellen Dunleavy, Chairman Richard Haitsch Joseph Piskura Charles Hartman Donald Staib Faith Rubinow CLASS IFS Nancy Mitchell, Chairman Diane Hevia Myrtle Banks Marilyn Lyon Charles Steck Lillian Clement ART Joseph Piskura, Chairman Vera Rockwell Faith Rubinow Patricia Donnelly James Ryan PICTURES Myrtle Banks, Chairman Jack Dann Beverly Northrop Shirley Read Barbara Johnson CLUBS Vera Rockwell, Chairman Mary Dunleavy Marlene Speyer VOTES Shirley Clarke, Chairman Myrtle Banks Grace Ludwig Mary Falls TYPISTS Juliette Ellis, Chairman Beverly Northrop Barbara Webb Nancy Mitchell Pat Donnelly Grace Ludwig Shirley Clarke Faith Rubinow Geraldine lies Maureen Davey Mary Falls Audrey Wildman BUSINESS STAFF Mary Alice Hilley, Chairman Arthur Muhlfeld Judy Silvia Richard Martin Barbara Silvia Diane Hevia Elaine Reynolds 13 Jack Dann President Audrey Wildman Betty Rubley Mary Alice Hilley . Secretary Vice-President T reasurer 5 MYRTLE RUTH BANKS You stand in your own light. Myrt Senior Play Junior Leader Junior Minstrel Glee Club 1 Yearbook Staff Junior Prom National Honor Society Silent type . . . Barbara's sidekick . . . can be very stubborn when she wants . . . good skate and loads of fun, when you get to know her . . . good organizer. ELINOR JANET BATTERSON Ellie” Much can be said on both sides. Forum Club Scotch . . . Now Goitrude” . . . Dramatic Club 4 angelic?? . . . loves adventures . . . Junior Prom what's this about the night after the Junior Minstrel Fair?? . . . loves to worry . . . Such Junior Leader is life.” Yearbook Editor Glee Club 2 EDWARD BROWN Cobbler Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Track 1-2-3 Baseball 1-2-3 Cross Country 1-3 Junior Minstrel U. S. Navy Looks on the sunny side of life . . . talkative . . . loves to sing . . . BELL BOTTOM TROUSERS . . . Smokey's right hand man . . . got a ci—gar?” 16 LOUIS PATSY CARALUZZI Lou So much to do and so little done. Baseball 3-4 Can't seem to make that last bell in the morning . . . drives a snappy car . . . heir to Bethel Fruit and Vegetable Store . . . hails from the Bronx . . . quite the baseball player. ANTHONY JOSEPH CHESTO By the work one knows the workman.” Tony Projection Club Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Mechanic whiz kid . . . swell sport . . . easy to get along with . . . photography fiend . . . Oh that laugh . . . How about that walk to school, Tony? SHIRLEY ELIZABETH CLARKE Shirl Why should the Devil have all the good tunes. Cheerleader 2-3-4 Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Senior Play Glee Club 1-2 Yearbook Staff National Honor Society Sweet personality .. . her specialty Springfield College . . . has a liking for Dicks .. . nice voice . . . peppy cheerleader .. . knows so many jokes .. . life of the party. 17 RICHARD DAVID CLAUSING Hooker To have ... to hold . . . and ... in time, let go: Junior Minstrel Football 3-4 Junior Prom Senior Play Usually seen with a certain Dan- bury girl . . . Kay Ann ... al- ways in trouble with the faculty . . . detention is his strong point . . . good kid . . . easy going walk. LILLIAN LOIS CLEMENT Give a smile always. Lil Glee Club 1 Junior Minstrel Junior Leader Always willing with a helping hand . . . very quiet and easy going . . . hard worker . . . enjoys people. JOHN TAYLOR DANN A true friend is forever a friend.” Jack” Student Council 1-2-3-4 Everybody’s friend . . . giggles President all the time . . . loves all the gals Class President 1-3-4 and they all love him . . . neat Junior Minstrel dresser . . . party addict . . . the Junior Prom best president a class could have. Junior Leader Yearbook Staff 18 MAUREEN LINDA DAVEY Moe” She brightens our lives with her smile' Glee Club 1 Dramatic Club 1 Cheerleader 2-3-4 Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Junior Leader Yearbook Staff Forum Club 1 Can't wait for that diploma . . . Bee-hop fiend . . . Irish temper . . . Oh, that curly hair . . . carefree laugh . . . ardent Yankee fan . . . Be careful . . . I'm not paid for yet.” FAITH ELLEN DELANEY Fay” Everyone excels in something in which another fails.” Senior Play Sophisticated . . . smart dresser Junior Prom . . . speaks her mind . . . loves to Junior Minstrel argue . . . temper matches the color Glee Club 1-2-3 of her hair . . . I’ll call your bluff.” Yearbook Staff Forum Club Dramatic Club 4 PATRICIA DONNELLY Pat Size does not signify value. Junior Prom Yearbook Staff Junior Minstrel I have to wait for the bus . . . likes to jitterbug . . . tiny and oh- so-cute . . . good dancer . . . seen with Audrey . . . usually goes for out-of-town boys. 19 MARY ELLEN DUNLEAVY Mare Early to bed and early to rise. Basketball 1-2-3-4 Softball 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 2 Dramatic Club 4 Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Yearbook Staff Sports enthusiast . . . surprising pranks . . . prefers blondes and quiet love . . . lives in the sticks . . . pals around with Mitch” . . . com- bines sisterly love and competition with June . . . trying best to beat her Mother's basketball record. 0 JULIETTE MARIE ELLIS Ju A friend to one, a friend to all.” Glee Club 1-2 Cheerleading 2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3 Softball 1-2 Student Council 1-2-3 Yearbook Staff Senior Play Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Junior Leader I’ve got to help Marie” . . . really can make a piano talk . . . hard worker . . . boogie-woogie lover . . . usually found in Room 16 or in Marie’s office . . . always late for school. WILBUR FREDERICK ERHARDT Smokey” A penny for your thoughts.” Baseball 1-2-3-4 Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Quiet and unassuming . . . good replacement for Duke Snyder . . . lost without Eddie . . . has had his eye on a certain girl, how about that, Betty? 20 RUTH MARIE ERWIN Ruthie” A cheerful smile never hurts anyone. Yearbook Staff That's what we used to do at Poughkeepsie H. S. 1-2-3 home” . . . hails from Poughkeep- sie .. . baton twirler . . . has an obsession for Brown University . . . newcomer to Bethel High . . . when she laughs, you can't help joining in. MARY ALICE FALLS Pug” For she is just the quiet type. Glee Club 1 Junior Minstrel Junior Leader Yearbook Staff Tall, blond . . . always seen with Grace . . . quiet . . . one never knows how to take her . . . typing fiend. JARIUS CHARLES GILBERT Jerry Little strokes fell great oaks. Senior Play Gil . . . future Gil Dodd . . . Junior Minstrel quiet but full of the old hello . . . Junior Prom great robber of the cradle . . . Track 1-2-3-4 You'll pay.” .. . Scholl's right hand 21 ELDEN GEORGE GRISWOLD Hollywood Why worry, I don't. Football 2-3-4 Basketball Manager 4 Junior Minstrel Captain Video . . . Cowboy boots . . . would give the shirt off his back . . . There’s a girl for every boy. . . . Sports enthusiast. RICHARD CONVERSE HA1TSCH Mutt Sing away sorrow, cast away care. Football 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Yearbook Staff Senior Play Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Track 3-4 Class Officer 1 and 3 Junior Leader School spirit plus . . . when there's a game, he’s in it . . . what a laugh . .. some of those shirts . . . Maple Ave., Danbury is his other home . . . what a sense of humor. CHARLES WILLIAM HARTMAN Tank” To eat is human, to digest divine.” Football 3-4 Senior Play Yearbook Staff Junior Minstrel Always studying . . . arguments without meaning . . . too many calories . . . keeps his girls a secret . . . quite the talker. 22 DIANE MARIE HEVIA Ditty 'Cry and you cry alone.” Glee Club 1-2-3 Basketball Manager Junior Minstrel Junior Leader Junior Prom Yearbook Staff Dramatic Club 3 Senior Play Forum Club He's a Dilly” . . . likes them rugged . . . It isn't funny, it's pathetic.” . . . swell kid . . . first Senior to have her own car . . . shark of the ad committee ... if you hear that laugh, it's Ditty. MARY ALICE H1LLEY A merry heart makes a cheerful countenanced Aggie Glee Club 1-2 Class Treasurer 2-3-4 Junior Leader Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Cheerleading 2-3-4 Forum Club Bus. Mgr. of Yearbook National Honor Society Ambitious member of the class . . . partial to Sperry's Bus Co. . . . full of fun . . . competent class treasurer for three years . . . didn’t we get a year book? . . . Loves to kid. GERALDINE MAE ILES Gerry” Humor is a virtue held by few.” Glee Club 1-2 Junior Minstrel Yearbook Staff Forum Club Junior Prom Junior Leader Loves to giggle . . . neat . . . enjoys fooling in Problems Class . . . He's a doll!” . . . Ardent ad- mirer of the Richy's . . . No kidding? . . . loves dancing. 23 BARBARA ANNE JOHNSON Laughter as though from angels. Barbie Glee Club Junior Minstrel Yearbook Staff Senior Play Live wire . . . has a devilish streak . . . loves a good time . . . always ready for a new style . . . loves to laugh . . . sensitive. ROBERT THOMAS KEELER Boogie” Listen, you may be allowed to hear my laughter from a cloud. Basketball 1-2-3 Football 2-3-4 Junior Minstrel Yearbook Staff One of the gang . . . laughter like a cannon ... no special girl, loves them all . . . has his own vocabulary . . . known for the size shoe he wears. GRACE MARIE LUDWIG Grace” Yearbook Staff Forum Club Junior Leader Glee Club 1 Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Happy Go Lucky. Wait for me, Mary” . . . easy to get along with . . .sweet smile . . . quiet to an extent . . . thrives on cokes at Sam's . . . beautiful hair. 24 MARILYN ELIZABETH LYON Shorty' Glee Club 2-3-4 Junior Minstrel Yearbook Staff Dramatic Club 4 Junior Leader Talking is a specialty. Loves to gab . . . always ready with a joke . . . likes to argue, but watch out! . . . speaks her mind . . . favorite topic, men . . . loves to barn dance. JAMES ARNOLD MAIN Spike He is happy who takes things as they are. Yearbook Staff Junior Minstrel Senior Play Junior Prom What would Dolan do without him? . . . Full of fun . . . knows Bobby Nelson like a book . . . end man in the Junior Minstrel . . . seemingly quiet, but, oh boy. RICHARD LAWRENCE MARTIN Red He’s a gentleman . . . Look at his boots. Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Senior Play Track 3-4 On the good side of Miss Fisher . . . Dick and Gene Brennan still feuding ... a brain without any effort. . . never without at least five different jobs . . . could his sudden interest in Chem. be explained by a scientific attitude or an interest in a Junior? 25 ELIZABETH ANNE MELODY Betty Songs charm the senses Glee Club 2-3-4 Orchestra 4 Dramatic Club 3-4 Yearbook Staff Junior Minstrel Dependable and conservative . . . loves to study . . . always ready with a song . . . can make a piano talk . . . usually seen and not heard. NANCY CORA MITCHELL Mitch1 To live with ease and not be bound to think.” Glee Club 1 Softball 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-4 Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Senior Play Dramatic Club 4 Yearbook Who me? . . . always ready with an answer . . . chews gum . . . vivacious . . . there is always a reason for not doing homework . . . a big tease. ARTHUR EUGENE MUHLFELD Moe” All the world loves a lover.” Basketball 1-2-3-4 Loves to tease . . . snappy ... did Football 4 you ever get those socks from Betty? Baseball 1 . . . quite the boy with drums . . . Junior Prom tall, witty, and a good fellow to Forum Club know . . . neat dresser . . . good Junior Leader dancer. Senior Play Junior Minstrel Yearbook Staff 26 ROBERT LEIGH NELSON Bob” 7 silence is golden, Bobby must have fortune.” Junior Minstrel Senior Play Football Manager 4 Junior Prom Class spirit plus . . . nice to know ... Full of fun . . . hair of gold, eyes of blue . . . interested in the country . .. or could it be a country gal? BEVERLY ANN NORTHROP Bev No oath too binding for a lover.” Junior Minstrel Glee Club 4 Dramatic Club 4 Senior Play Yearbook Staff Never without a man . . . likes to rollerskate . . . partial to the Marines . . . forever writing letters. % LOUIS W. PARSONS Bone We boil at different degrees.” Cross Country Baseball 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 What would he do without Judy? . . . Has a quick temper accom- panied with a red face . . . One of our best athletes . . . with Jo Jo on Basketball court, what a combina- tion! 27 JOSEPH PAUL P1SKURA Joe Joe' 'Good things come in small packages.” Yearbook Staff Junior Minstrel Football 1-2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Basketball 3-4 Junior Prom Wears that green sweater every- where . . . Co-Captain of Basketball Team . . . Interested in twins . . . Likes bananas . . . What would sports do without him? HAROLD BIRDGER RAPP The greater man the greater courtesy. Rappy Yearbook Staff Football 3-4 Senior Play Junior Prom Baseball 1-2 Junior Minstrel Helped make the Senior Play a success . . . Ever ready with a help- ing hand . . . Always caught with- out his homework done . . . favorite subject is English, isn’t it, Harold? E. SHIRLEY READ Shirl” What is this thing called love. Junior Minstrel Silence is a virtue . . . often seen Yearbook Staff but not heard . . . keeps her ro- mance a secret ... are all those absences explainable? 28 ELAINE FRANCES REYNOLDS Toots I've found you an argument; I’m not obliged to find you an understanding. Glee Club 3 Forum Club Student Council 3 Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Junior Leader Senior Play Yearbook Staff Forever trying to win an argu- ment . . . quick tempered . . . her boyfriends are like the weather . . . changeable . . . always baby sitting . . . often seen and heard . . . more fun than anybody. MABLE LUCILLE RILEY Lou” Basketball 2-3 Glee Club 3 Yearbook Staff Junior Pfom Senior Play Junior Minstrel Forum Club I am no angel. Loyal Irishman . . . See our new house yet?” . . . easy to ge along with . . . beware of the quiet type . . . look for Myrt and find Mable . . . more fun than ever . . . sweet smile. DONALD EDWARD ROACH Roachie Whatever you have, spend less. Basketball 1-3 Track 1 Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Never without a certain party .. . look at that wave . . . Dad's car sure comes in handy . . . smooth dancer . . . parties are a bore . . . watch that temper. 29 VERA MAYBELLE ROCKWELL Rocky It is only the ignorant who despiseth education.” Junior Minstrel Dramatic Club Senior Play Yearbook Staff Junior Prom Glee Club 1-2-3 Junior Leader National Honor Society Future nurse . . . always ready to run errands . . . aiming to get somewhere in the world . . . loves acting . . . hilarious, uncontrollable laughter . ... likes to draw. DONALD BEERS ROONEY Don As innocent as an unlighted firecracker.” Basketball 3 Football 3-4 Junior Minstrel Senior Play Junior Prom Yearbook Staff Irish tenor with an Irish smile . . . plays football like a professional . . . his specialty is teasing girls in English .. . it wouldn’t be Don without that walk ... he must get those muscles from football. FAITH DOROTHY RUBINOW Ruby A true friend is the greatest of all blessings.” Glee Club 2 Softball 1-3 Basketball 2-3-4 Forum Club Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Junior Leader Senior Play Dramatic Club 4 Yearbook Staff Wonderful sport . . . Generous . . . watch out if she gets mad . . . quite the giggler . . . gets along with everyone . . . warm and wonderful personality. 0 30 BETTY ANNE RUBLEY Jane” I hate nobody ... I am in charity with the world.” Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Junior Leader Forum Club Glee Club 1-2-3 Dramatic Club 2 Senior Play Yearbook Staff Girl’s Staie Basketball 1-2-3-4 Co-Captain Class Vice President 4 National Honor Society Student Council Vice President 4 Personality plus . . . basketball and Paul are her fancies ... we love you in sweaters Bet . . . life of the party . . . master of the ivories. JAMES PATRICK RYAN Jazz' Laugh and the whole world laughs with you. Yearbook Staff Junior Minstrel Football 2-3 Track 1-2-3 Junior Prom Junior Leader Class President 2 Good for a laugh anytime . . . Irish through and through . . . B.H.S. most famous imitator . . . always smiling and always in trouble . . . Let's go to McCrory's.” BARBARA LOUISE SILVIA Barb Looking alike — as one pea does to another.” Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Yearbook Staff Junior Leader Cheerleading 4 The noisier half of the twins . . . constantly seen with Joe . . . aspires to be a secretary . . . What cha doin'?” . . . always willing to help. ■ 31 JUDITH ANN SILVIA Silence more musical than any song. Judy National Honor Society Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Yearbook Staff Cheerleading 3-4 Class Officer Small . . . the other half of the twins . . . her and her darling” . . . quiet in class, but as a cheerleader!! Hurry up, Ag”. MARLENE KATHY SPEYER Kitten' Good — Bad — Indifferent. Yearbook Staff Forum Club Danbury High 1-2-3 Joined our class this year . . . seems to get around . . . has interest in the U. S. Army . . . neat dresser . . . Takes good care of her car . . . How’s Fi Fi? . . . Those spectacles! DONALD ALFRED STAIB Stabber” None but himself can be his parallel.” Junior Minstrel Junior Prom’ Football 1-2-4 Track 1-2 Magnetic personality . . . lover of horses . . . never a dull moment . . . Let’s go to Bridgeport” . . . Har- rison Hoyt's right hand man . . . who else can drive a car like Don- ny? . . . he and the garbage truck. 32 CHARLES A. STECK, III Charlie” ''The reward of a thing well done is to have done it. Junior Minstrel Yearbook Staff Junior Prom Impatient to be off ... always has an answer . . . likes to hunt and fish . . . never without his truck . . . pre- fers country girls. PHILLIPS LANSDELL STEPHANY Phil” Bored with Education. Junior Minstrel Senior Play Junior Prom Baseball Manager 3 Dramatic Club 2 Orchestra 2 Yearbook Staff There is a sad case” . . . weak- ness for cars . . . never takes a book home ... a good friend . . . loves a good argument. PATRICIA ANNE THAYER Pat Happy am I; from Care I’m free.” Glee Club 2-3 Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Softball Manager 3 Forum Club Yearbook Staff Senior Play Petite blonde . . . when she falls, she really falls . . . gives wonderful parties . . . she'll always believe in Omar . . . Everybody's pal... sunny disposition. 33 7957 BARBARA JEAN WEBB Webbie Variety is the spice of Life. Yearbook Staff Left in the Junior year but deci- ded nothing like good old B.H.S. . . . flirting eyes . . . look out, I have my license now . . . can always tell when she's around . . . sparkling personality. AUDREY LENORE WILDMAN Aud” Youth is wholly experimental. Class Officer-Secretary 4 Glee Club Junior Minstrel Senior Play One of the cutest members of the class . . . small but packs quite a wallop . . . loves the males ... al- ways talking about Bob . . . aspires to get married. 34 THINGS TO FORGET Locker 255 Candy papers after games Trips to the Office Detention Lab smells One page outlines Incompleted assignments The Goat Macbeth Good organization Procrastinators Kipling's works Let's settle down Exams Rehearsals Bells-All kinds-Even tardy ones State Police Geometry Dull classes Our books Sub zero weather Conflicting dates Blistering heat THINGS TO REMEMBER Miss Fisher Picnics Parties Proms Minstrel Play Rehearsals Miss Fisher’s Party Trip to U. N. Freedom Train Peabody Museum Library Renovation Marie’s smile Mr. O'Dea's Brooklyn Accent Assembly Christmas decorations Mr. Gentile’s patience Miss Carroll’s ear rings Faculty babies Mr. Morgan's Problems class Sam’s Doughboy Miss Fisher’s car 6th period Study Hall Our four years at B.H.S. With our Senior year at the top. 38 ScAoal Satty (£teu6 Sony Here's to our High School We’re leaving Bethel High, Long may she live! Four years we've studied here, Steadfast devotion To her we'll give We’ve worked to-gether as a class, And for her glory and honor Now parting's very near. Ever we 11 sing Until the echoes around shall ring Rah! Rah! Rah! Our teachers have been swell to us, Fearless and strong They've helped us all the way. We ll fight for her fame! Sturdy and loyal To learn those things that we will need. Work for her name To help us on life's way. Never give in We're here to win; With courage brave We push ahead to victory. We've had our dances, parties too, We’ve had our Minstrel Show, Then ring out a cheer For the old Bethel High We’ve acted out a three-act play. Every man will do his best; And let our talents glow. We ll conquer or die! We fight for victory! We fight for victory! We fight for victory! Oh Bethel High well ne'er forget, And B. H. S. forever. She’s meant a lot to us. When years speed us Of her we’ll have fond memories, Far far away In the future to discuss. Loyal to High School Ever we ll stay For we shall ever remember Friends staunch and true To Alma Mater all honor due! CHURUb Rah! Rah! Rah! Oh here's to Bethel High, Long hours of pleasure we owe to thee Service unending our lives well be Our Alma Mater true, Song joining song, the cheers prolong! To her we owe much gratitude, From strength to strength We follow on to victory. For she has seen us through. Words by Esther Garvin, B. H.S. 1911 Words by Elizabeth Melody Music to the tune of ' Wesleyan Victory Tune — Auld Lang Syne 39 You'll always hear of this great class After graduation has come to pass. Seems we'll always be around To haunt the halls and deck the ground. There’s Riley with her beaming face. And Clarke with her infinite grace, Jimmy Ryan, the happy boy, And Rockwell, the teacher's joy. While Barbara Johnson speaks nary a word There's always Ellis who can be heard. We are not nearly done, as yet, But now we present our friend Charles Steck. There's Staib, Stephany, Chesto, and Clausing Who certainly are well worth a line. We have Donnelly who is small And then Falls who is quite tall. There's also one of Bethel’s sons, Our little Bobby Nelson. Wildman’s pride is her curly hair, While Jim Main just has no care. Then there are the cute Silvia twins, Who helped our class with their pep and vim. There's Betty Rubley, a tall basketball player And a swell petite blonde, called Pat Thayer. We all boast Piskura of the mighty arm And Don Rooney with his boyish charm. And then those three who fear no man Roach, Gilbert, and Hartman. Of the nimble brain there is but one None other than E. J. Batterson. Speyer and Erwin new this year Have known that they are welcome here. We also have wit you will agree. In the person of profound Edward B. “Poem We musn’t forget demure little Ludwig And Haitsch who can really dance a jig. Dunleavy who causes little trouble Or Griswold who could not have a double. And Martin, the future engineer And Delaney, the actress without a peer. There’s the pride of the Irish, Maureen Davey And Read whose hair is very wavy. And Rapp, quiet, soft-spoken Hal” Considered by all a good skate” and pal. And friendly Art Muhlfeld strong and tall Carralluzzi, Erhardt, Parsons, all Were outstanding stars in baseball. There’s Reynolds, Melody, Hevia, and Banks, To whom we must give many thanks. We musn’t forget our President, the best man, Led our class, by name, Jack Dann. Of course, there's Hilley, our class treasurer Who has been a competent money measurer.” There are others about whom we must tell Lyon, lies, Webb, and Mitchell. And then there are others who well have meant Northrop and Lillian Clement. Now though you may think we've named them all That this little poem has come to an end, There still remains the students' friend, Our teachers who in these four years Have led us on midst smiles and tears, And one who has stayed through success and fall, Miss Fisher who has been so good to us all. And lest I omit one close to my heart There’s still the composer of this piece of art. Faith Rubinow 'i¥64tony 'pr iAttuzti fye vi It was the year nineteen hundred and forty-seven, the ninth month, fifth day when we, a group of dubious young teen-agers entered the echoing halls of Bethel High. Our first big job was the election of class officers who were; President Jack Dann, Vice-President Richard Haitsch, Secretary Judy Silvia, Treasurer James Ryan. The most important activity of the year was our spring barn dance which was a financial success, thanks to the help of our class advisors, Miss Carroll and Mr. Boice. During the year we made several trips under the supervision of Miss Carroll, our science teacher, one of which was to the Peabody Museum in New Haven. Later in the spring, the entire school went to Bridgeport where the Freedom Train was located. We ended our first memorable year together with a picnic at Lake Quassapaug. school. We elected a good foursome to represent us throughout our second year. They were James Ryan, President; Joseph Piskura, Vice-President; Myrtle Banks, Secretary; Judy Silvia, Treasurer. Our one Social venture was a good old fashioned barn dance, which like our freshman year, was a financial success. During the year many of the girls and the boys earned their letters in such activi- ties as track, Basketball, football, cross country, and cheerleading. Again we finished the year with a picnic at that popular spot, Lake Quassapaug. In September most of us returned feeling that we had gained a foothold in our 42 junior 'tyea i Upper classmen at last! We were the victims of crowded conditions because eighth grade was housed in the High School. Our officers during this year were: President Jack Dann, Vice-President Richard Haitsch, Secretary Shirley Clarke, Treasurer Mary Alice Hilley. With the coming of October, new class rings were proudly sported by each one of us. During this month long and tedious rehearsals brought about a successful and en- joyable minstrel. Preceding our Christmas vacation we published Junior Leader , edited by Art Muhlfeld. The biggest social event of the year took place on Saint Patrick's Day when the Class of '51 were hosts to the seniors at the Junior Prom. During the Lenten season, we presented a religious movie King of Kings . We completed this successful year as Junior’s with a roller skating party at Lake Quassapaug. Section. We have long awaited our turn as the leaders of the school. We settled down to business right away by electing class officers: President, Jack Dann; Vice-President, Betty Rubley; Secretary, Audrey Wildman; Treasurer, Mary Alice Hilley. We welcomed our new faculty members knowing that they, along with our present faculty would do all they could to help us in our final year at B.H.S. There are many unforgettable moments in our Senior year. We spent a very inter- esting and educational day at the United Nations at Lake Success watching diplomats speaking every language, hoping to settle the world s problems. Edward Brown, the first member of our class to join the armed forces, left us in the middle of November for the Navy. The most talked of affair both before and after was our Senior Play Spring Fever”. The Seniors and Juniors gathered together to enjoy a wonderful Christmas party. Music was furnished by a real live orchestra and there was plenty to eat. Time passed quickley. Lent arrived and we sponsored a religious movie Christ the King.” We received that wonderful invitation to be guests of the Juniors at their Prom. One month later we were busy with the plans for our own Prom. It seemed such a short time ago when we began work on the Yearbook. At a class meeting we elected Elinor Batterson, Editor; Harold Rapp and Juliette Ellis, Co-Editors; and Mary Alice Hilley, Business Manager; and with the completion of our Yearbook Staff, progress began on Remember When . (?CaM TVcil We the class of 1951, of Bethel High School, situated in the town of Bethel, County of Fairfield, and State of Connecticut, upon finding ourselves at the end of a long jour- ney declare this to be our last will and testament. To Miss Fisher, all we could possibly will her would not express our appreciation. To Mr. Mellen the Class of '51 bequeaths a pair of elevator shoes. To Mr. MacDonald the Class of '51 bequeaths a class with good organization. To Mrs. Stokes the Class of ’51 leaves 25 unbroken typewriters. To Mrs. Shepley the Class of '51 returns 50 pounds of coffee that we borrowed throughout the year. To Miss Carroll the Class of '51 bequeaths a new nervous system for next year's classes. To Mr. Morgan the Class of '51 bequeaths a well equipped library. To Mr. O'Dea the Class of '51 leaves a new car to compete with all the ones parked in back of the school. To Mr. Gentile the Class of '51 bequeaths a jet-propelled plane to take him to Collinsville on short notice. To Mr. Fox the Class of '51 leaves a new set of seat covers to protect his upholstery. To Mr. Boice the Class of '51 bequeaths some cleats for his shoes so underclassmen will be able to hear him when he's coming. To Mr. Johnson the Class of '51 leaves the necessary votes to obtain a new school. To Mr. Sehulster the Class of '51 bequeaths many future athletic championships. To Mrs. Boice the Class of '51 leaves a gym class that doesn't smoke. To Miss Roach the Class of '51 bequeaths a band that will rock the school. To Maria the Class of '51 leaves 50 rolls of scotch tape. To Mr. Lynch the Class of '51 bequeaths a Senior Class that will pick up every single candy paper. To Mr. Mitchell the Class of '51 leaves the Junior girls to take the Senior girls places. Anthony Chesto bequeaths his ability to run the movie projector to Miss Carroll. Richard Clausing leaves his Northern Irish ancestry to Richard Melvin. 44 Jack Dann bequeaths his ability to blow smoke rings to Joan Rubley. Wilbur Erhardt bequeaths his ability to pitch in a baseball game to Eberhardt Fallenbeck. Jarius Gilbert leaves his job of bringing in the Senior milk in the morning to Robert Grumman. Edward Brown has left. Elinor Batterson bequeaths her high marks to Billy Budd. Shirley Clarke leaves her place in a booth at Sam's to Bianka Seifert. Lillian Clement bequeaths her quietness to Clarice Shanley. Maureen Davey bequeaths her dark curly hair to Jean Stelzel. Faith Delaney bequeaths her style to Judy Fesh. Pat Donnelly bequeaths her shortness to Don Taylor. Mary Ellen Dunleavy leaves her nice, long, lonesome walk home to her sister June. Juliette Ellis bequeath's an alarm clock to Eleanor Ellis. Ruth Erwin leaves her flirting eyes to Joan Mirabito. Mary Falls bequeaths her quiet love affairs to Nancy Johnson. Diane Hevia leaves her gift of gab to Peggy Sullivan. Mary Alice Hilley bequeaths her success as class treasurer to next years class treasurer. Geraldine lies leaves her giggles to Florence Worth. Barbara Johnson bequeaths her silliness to Helen Rapp. Grace Ludwig leaves her subtle ways to Mary Beth Carroll. Marilyn Lyon bequeaths her ability to barn dance to John Clement. Betty Melody leaves her music ability to Pete Kehoe. Nancy Mitchell bequeaths her mischievous ways to Nancy Jennings. Beverly Northrop leaves her tall slender figure to Barbara Price. Shirley Read bequeaths her shyness to Janet Galm. Elden Griswold bequeaths his cowboy boots to Walter Kilcourse. Richard Haitsch leaves his ability to knit to Albert Trimpert. Charles Hartman bequeaths his ability to talk, to anyone who can stand and listen. Robert Keeler leaves his jungle sounds to Richard Hebert. James Main bequeaths his nose to Michael Zelensky. Richard Martin leaves his job of carrying ice, not refrigerators, to Stuart Barry. 45 Lou Carralluzzi leaves with joy. Art Muhlfeld bequeaths his ability to talk out in class to Mary Klein. Robert Nelson leaves his ice skating ability to William Paige. Lou Parsons bequeaths his basketball ability to Charles Elsesser. Joe Piskura leaves his whiskers to Donald Shail. Harold Rapp bequeaths his conservative ways to John Eckert. Don Rooney leaves his ability to talk to girls to Richard West. Jimmy Ryan bequeaths his artistic ability to Ed Gallagher. Don Staib leaves his bush whacking spot-light to Lou Vanzini. Charles Steck bequeaths all his make-up work to the teachers. Phil Stephany leaves memories to Miss Fisher. Elaine Reynolds leaves her quick temper to Carol Beal. Lucille Riley leaves her English mimeographed notes to anyone interested. Vera Rockwell bequeaths her ability to get along with the teachers to Bruno Goldschmidt. Faith Rubinow leaves her ability to not understand jokes to Rosemarie Rubino. Betty Rubley bequeaths her ability to play basketball to Violet Maiga. Barbara Silvia bequeaths her ability to go steady to Shirley Jennings. Judy Silvia leaves her short hair-cuts to Joan Chuvala. Pat Thayer bequeaths her hen parties to Robert Hodgson. Audrey Wildman leaves her ability to do the Charleston to Peggy Parsons. Marlene Speyer bequeaths her car to Barbara Blauvelt. Barbara Webb bequeaths her ability to stay out of school to Salwa Morey. Donald Roach leaves Eleanor Webb to the Juniors. Myrtle Banks leaves her ability to make banana splits to Louie Mrozinski. We the Class of '51 do not wish to take upon ourselves such a lawsuit that might be brought by this will. Therefore we refuse to take any responsibility for this signed document. Pat Thayer Lucille Riley Betty Rubley Marilyn Lyon 46 Time: June of the year 1961. Place: Office of Donald Rooney, editor of the famous newspaper THE BETHEL TATLER. Don is sitting at his desk, and Maureen Davey, his secretary, is beside him. They are assembling the material for next week’s special edition which will commemorate the tenth anniversary of the graduation of the Class of ’51 of Bethel High School. As we enter we hear the editor saying . . . Editor: Well, this ought to make the front page. Mary Alice Hilley, known to all as Agitated Aggie, sued for damages by Marlene Speyer for hit-and-run accident involving Marlene s pedigreed dog, Fi-Fi. Aggie is being defended by the prom- inent lawyer Jack T. Dann, who, incidently, has yet to win his first case. The charge against Aggie is being investigated by Juliette Ellis, the fighting lady cop, who was recently appointed Chief of State Police.’’ Sec: Here's an item that just came in; it looks like front page news to me. Admiral Wilbur Erhardt and Seaman First Class Edward Brown picked up after miracu- lously surviving three-hundred and seventy-three days on a life-raft in the Arctic Ocean. During this time they existed solely upon iceburgers and frozen fish bones.” Editor: Many of our old classmates are still making headlines in sports. I see here that our two favorite lady wrestlers are going to meet again. Mauling Mary Falls’ versus Grappling Grace Ludwig , (pause while he leafs through the papers on his desk.) Look at this! New York Knicks win again . But, how could they lose with a combination like Piskura, Parsons, and Muhlfeld on the court? (shuffling the papers again) Here’s an article on the Olympics in Lower Slobovia. Nancy Mitchell is making a good showing for the U.S. She came in first in the five mile sprint, with another Bethelite, Jerry Gilbert, coming in a close second. Sec: (looking up from some notes in her hand) Well, I guess the women are really showing the men up; it says here that Shirley Read has just beaten Lou Cara- luzzi's home-run record of ninety-eight by hitting her hundred and first for the year. Editor: Do you know if the racing news has come in yet? 47 Sec: Yes, 1 11 read the headlines to you. Don Staib Making Mark in Racing History; His Horse, Goof-off III, Ridden by Pat Thayer, Won the Kentucky Derby by Three Lengths.” Editor: O-h-h-h-h! Why didn't I put my money on him? (he goes back to work on Sec: Editor: papers) Wow! Look at the dirt Diane Hevia and Marilyn Lyon have dug up for their gossip column. Mrs. Titus Hingdelhoffer, the former Audrey Wildman, gave birth to her third set of twins last week. The physician in charge was Dr. V. M. Rockwell, renown obstetrician, who specializes in delivering only twins or more ... We see that Betty Rubley has landed herself a good job as basket- ball coach at Wilson High in Bridgeport . . . Well, what do you know! Harold Rapp is now teaching in Bethel High School, and of all subjects English . . . Barbara Johnson, retired multi-millionaire, has endowed The University of Alaska with a large trust-fund; Faith Rubinow, President, and founder made a speech expressing sincere gratitude ... Jim Ryan has taken over Ham Fisher's place drawing Joe Palooka. It's a wonder that they didn't put in anything about the baking contest. Baking contest? Sec: You know, the one in which Richard Clausing, with his rum-flavored fruit cake tied for first place with Lillian Clement, who submitted a recipe for Clement Patties, which she got from her father. Looks like Don Roach has been trying to out-do Rockefeller, instead of giving away dimes, he's passing out ten dollar bills. P.S. The little men in the white coats are taking care of him now. Editor: I wonder what the theater page has to offer? . . . M-m-m-m-m Barbara Webb Sec: and Mutt Haitsch are giving away chewing tobacco to celebrate the opening of their new night club The Diamond Spittoon.” Helping them get the night off to a good start are Faith Delaney and her Corn-Cobblers — Beverly Northrop on the jews-harp, Lucille Riley on the wash-board, and Pat Donnelly on the harmonica. Mary Ellen Dunleavy's gurgling guitar and Betty Melody’s vocals are furnishing the specialties. Betty will introduce Myrtle Bank’s new song Nico- tine Nocturn . . . Charley Hartman is still capitalizing on his line with his own T.V. program, Views on the News.” . . . Geraldine lies has recently acquired a new job as a movie censor. Speaking of movies, have you seen Clopping Down The Road to Dogpatch” that potential academy award winner, which stars Elden (the Video-Kid), Griswold, and Hollywood's newest clammer-girl, Ruth Erwin. 48 Editor: Sec: Editor: No, and I can't say that I want to. (goes back to work on papers) Weil, so much for the rest of the paper, now we had better arrange these ads. Tony and Phil's Used Cars . . . Prop. Tony Chesto and Phil Stephany . . . Our motto is: Our cars are good, There is no doubt. We certainly know What we’re talking about. Come and get one For a reasonable sum, I’ve yet to see One of the darn things run. . . . Why don’t you try Steck’s Flying Coffin Funeral Service? .. . you get where your going faster . . . Which of the Silvia twins has the Toni, Barbara or Judy? . . . Main and Nelson’s Super Speedy Service Station . . . Open every day except week-days and holidays, 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. ... If attendant is pre-occupied try- next door . . . Vote straight Seafalister — Elect Elaine Reynolds for congress- woman and Richard Martin for water commissioner. Well that about winds it up. (to Sec.) I guess you can go home now. I’m going down street to get Shirley Clarke’s new book How To Get Along Without Boys.” I saw Elinor Batterson’s review of it in the paper the other day; it looked interesting. Well, I’m right in the middle of Bob Keeler’s My Favorite Sayings.” Guess I’ll go home and finish it now. Why don't you read it sometime? That is, if you don’t shock easily. 49 0 0 0 What 'Wauid Mr. Johnson lost his slow drawl? Mr. Boice had roller skates? Miss Fisher didn't lose her keys? Miss Carroll didn t have a sweet personality? Mrs. Boice had a softball team that could win the H.V.L. championship? Mr. Mellen didn't lose his temper? Mr. MacDonald had a quiet English IVA Class? Mr. O'Dea got himself a new car? Mrs. Shepley had a 6th period study hall that studied? Mr. Sehulster ever got excited at a ball game? Miss Roach couldn't go to New York? Mr. Fox liked room 23? Mr. Gentile couldn’t travel to Collinsville? Mrs. Stokes lost her license plates? Mr. Morgan didn’t use his hands when he talked? Mr. Lynch forgot to open the doors before school? Mr. Mitchell didn't sweep the class-rooms? Marie Vaghi wasn't so wonderful? Myrtle Banks didn't laugh at her own jokes? Elinor Batterson didn't have aspirin to take during the Yearbook trials? Eddie Brown didn't join the Navy? Lou Caraluzzi didn't have to work during school hours? Anthony Chesto wasn't such a mechanic? Shirley Clarke couldn't write to Richie? Richard Clausing couldn't get to Danbury? Lillian Clement didn't go over to Marilyn’s house for lunch? Jack Dann lost his Man About Town” air? Maureen Davey bought an alarm clock? Faith Delaney didn't have Plumtrees to talk about? Pat Donnelly grew tall? Mary Ellen Dunleavy played basketball like her Mother used to? Juliette Ellis didn't enjoy Chemistry? Wilbur Erhardt didn't come to school with his sharp sweaters? Ruth Erwin lost her accent? Mary Falls moved away from Grace? Jerry Gilbert didn’t flirt with the girls? Elden Griswold didn’t wear his cowboy boots? Richard Haitsch lost his nickname? Charles Hartman and Mr. MacDonald agreed in English class? Diane Hevia couldn't have her Ford? Mary Alice Hilley didn’t manage our class finances so well? Geraldine lies didn't have so many boyfriends? Barbara Johnson got a B” in English? Bob Keeler behaved in class? Grace Ludwig didn't have Willie? Marilyn Lyon didn’t go to A1 Brundage's on Saturday night? Jim Main didn't take over his brother's job at Dolan's? Dick Martin wasn't such a big tease? Betty Melody couldn't play the piano? Nancy Mitchell and Mr. Mellen could get together in French and English? Art Muhlfeld couldn't change girl friends so often? Robert Nelson let out a war whoop in class? Beverly Northrop ever lost her ability to type? Lou Parsons suddenly lost interest in sports? Joe Piskura played center” on the basketball team? Harold Rapp did his English homework on time? Shirley Read ever came to a dance with John?” Elaine Reynolds didn't have her Friday nights to look forward to? Lucille Riley didn't blush so easily? Don Rooney sang bass instead of tenor? Vera Rockwell couldn't get along with all the teachers? Faith Rubinow paid attention in class? Betty Rubley didn't have her weekend visitor? Jimmy Ryan stopped drawing pictures in study-hall? Barbara Silvia wasn’t a twin sister to Judy? Judy Silvia didn't have her Lou? Marlene Speyer had to walk? Don Staib didn’t go to Vermont on business? Charlie Steck’s truck fell apart? Phil Stephany couldn't coast down hills to save gas? Barbara Webb came to school? Audrey Wildman wasn't so shy? Pat Thayer dyed her hair red? Don Roach lost his beautiful wave? 50 SfectitoKS, 0( 95 VOTE BOY GIRL Most optimistic James Ryan Barbara Silvia Most pessimistic Charles Hartman Elaine Reynolds Best all around Richard Haitsch Betty Rubley Biggest grind Charles Hartman Vera Rockwell Best sport Joseph Piskura Betty Rubley Noisiest Robert Keeler Geraldine lies Most romantic Donald Roach Elaine Reynolds Most athletic Joseph Piskura Mary Ellen Dunleavy Most likely to succeed Jack Dann Betty Melody Best dancer Arthur Muhlfeld Patricia Donnelly Most Musical Arthur Muhlfeld Betty Melody Most sarcastic Donald Roach Juliette Ellis Biggest gossip Class of 1951 Most ambitious Jack Dann Mary Alice Hilley First to marry Donald Roach Mary Alice Hilley Most likely to be old maid Lillian Clement Most likely to be bachelor Anthony Chesto Most poetical James Ryan Fanth Rubinow Woman hater Anthony Chesto Man hater Lillian Clement 52 VOTE BOY GIRL Biggest flirt Donald Rooney Barbara Webb Best dressed James Ryan Marlene Speyer Best natured Robert Nelson Patricia Donnelly Class baby Phillips Stephany Ruth Erwin Most bashful Robert Nelson Shirley Read Best line Richard Martin Marlene Speyer Biggest tease Charles Steck Nancy Mitchell Biggest bluff Charles Hartman Ruth Edwin Easiest to rattle Richard Clausing Maureen Davey Most talkative Arthur Muhlfeld Faith Rubinow Most dramatic Harold Rapp Vera Rockwell Biggest show-off Elden Griswold Ruth Erwin Most artistic James Ryan Patricia Donnelly Biggest giggler Richard Martin Geraldine lies Neatest James Ryan Myrtle Banks Greatest night hawk Donald Rooney Marlene Speyer Best drag with faculty Jack Dann Vera Rockwell Worst drag with faculty Richard Clausing Juliette Ellis Detention Champion Richard Clausing Juliette Ellis Tardiness Champion Richard Martin Juliette Ellis 53 'Tfatiawzl 'ityovun Society The National Honor Society is a group of Senior students chosen by the faculty. In order to be a member of this society, one's character, leadership, and service are taken into consideration. One-fifth of the class may be selected and they must come from the highest quarter averages of the class. Congratulations to: Myrtle Banks Elinor Batterson Shirley Clarke Mary Alice Hilley Elizabeth Melody Vera Rockwell Betty Rubley Judith Silvia 54 tyuvU i 74ti tA ieC On the eve of October 21, 1949 a capacity audience witnessed the most talented songsters and specialties ever to be presented on the stage of Bethel High School. The success of our Minstrel we owe solely to Miss Fisher, our director. Under her able leadership, we found much pleasure in rehearsing. Our interlocuter, Jack Dann, is not to be overlooked. He did a fine job, as did all specialties. Our ends, Arthur Muhlfeld, Mary Alice Hilley, Jimmy Ryan, Judy Silvia, Jimmy Main, Vera Rockwell, Richard Clausing, and Shirley Clarke gave us many laughs throughout the show by their unforgettable numbers and unceasing kidding. The music was under the direction of Mrs. Helen McGrath Payant. 55 tyocaun ,e zcL i In 1949, the Recorder became a school paper. When, in 1950, the Student Council voted to return it to the Juniors, we, the Class of '51 took advantage of this decision and put out the best paper ever to roll off the press in B.H.S. We called it the Junior Leader. It took a lot of Juniors, patience, hard work and time to make our paper the success it was. Day after day, night after night, we could be found in Typing room organizing, typing, stapling and finally counting. Wherever and whenever a helping hand was needed, Miss Fisher and Mr. O'Dea would roll up their sleeves and pitch in. We finally got our first and last edition out in May, 1950. This issue will never be forgotten by all who worked on it. 56 Seaton, 'PCatf, Spring Fever” was presented on November 17, 1950, and was received by a large appreciative audience. The setting of the play was the living room of a college boarding house. The plot revolved about the troubles which arose the day before Commencement. The success of the play was due to the untiring efforts of our class advisor, Miss Fisher. Harold Rapp played the part of F,d Burns, a chemistry student who was always trying to blow up the place. Don Rooney played Vic Lewis, the artist, and Dick Martin was Howard Brant, expert on Slugs”. Ann Purcell, played by Faith Rubinow, was Howard's heart interest, and Vivian George, by Audrey Wildman, was Vic’s. Ann's mother and father were Faith Delaney and Jack Dann. Lucille Riley was Howard s Aunt Maude Corey from California, and to complete the cast there was Professor Bean por- trayed by Arthur Muhlfeld and Phil Stephany as President Dixon. Vera Rockwell was Mrs. Spangler, the owner of the boarding house, who wouldn’t live here either if I didn't own the place”. 57 Uobj yoiMnji Of 61 'L H Student @ouuciC President Vice President JACK DANN BETTY RUBLEY Secretary Treasurer JOAN RUBLEY MARY BETH CARROLL 'Dramatic (?Cu President Vice President BARBARA PRICE JOAN RUBLEY Secretary Treasurer ELEANOR BIERMAN MARY ELLEN DUNLEAVY '52 President LOUIS VANZINI Secretary MARY BETH CARROLL Vice President JOAN RUBLEY Treasurer JANET GALM 'PrajecttcM, @tu BRUNO GOLDSCHMIDT JOHN BARRY RICHARD HEBERT KENNETH THOMPSON President (flee d BARBARA PRICE Treasurer Secretary MARY PRINCIPE JOAN RUBLEY OtcAeAtna Faculty Advisor ANTR1NETTE ROACH 61 ATHLETICS (?Ae iCe zcLenA Captain — Mary Alice Hilley, Juliette Ellis, Shirley Clarke, Maureen Davey, Judy Silvia, Nancy Johnson, Janet Galm, Joan Rubley, Barbara Silvia. Faculty Advisor — Mrs. William Shepley. The members of the class of ’51 would like to express our gratitude for the fine coaching we received during our high school athletic careers. Our sincere thanks are extended to Mr. Sehulster, Mr. MacDonald, Mr. Fox, Mr. Mellen, Mrs. Boice, and Mrs. Shepley. 65 GJ poat(kzli The Bethel squad led by Co-Captains Richard Haitsch and Joe Piskura hoped for a very successful season, and only Ridgefield and Regional proved us wrong. We ended the season with a five-three record and second place in the Housatonic Valley School- men's League. The Co-Managers Robert Nelson and Kenneth Lyon kept the team well equipped during the season. Players graduating this year are: Elden Griswold, Richard Haitsch, Bob Keeler, Art Muhlfeld, Joe Piskura, Richard Clausing, Charles Hartman, Harold Rapp, Donald Rooney and Donald Staib. Other members of the squad were: Donald Shail, Earl Read, Louis Mronzinski, Tommy Bergstrom, Eddie Gallagher, Jack Nash, Walt Kilcourse, Albert Trimpert, Bruce Hargraves, Jimmy Leonard and Benny Bowdy. 66 The 1950-’51 pacers had a busy season under the able coaching of John R. Mac. Donald and the management of Theodore Taylor. This year Bethel bowed to Danbury, starting the season off badly. Later on they bowed to Darien. These losses may be blamed on inexperience. Bethel, the only small school to compete in the annual C.l.A.C. State Meet at Wesleyan University, gave a very good performance in state wide competition by placing 19th in the whole meet. The team was mostly comprised of underclassmen this year. The only graduating member of the team this year is Captain Jairus Gilbert. 67 fS z4 et(hzCl Joe Piskura and Lou Parsons were elected Co-Captains of the Basketball Team and the rest of the varsity consisted of Richard Haitsch, Arthur Muhlfeld, Richard Melvin, Peter Kehoe, Michael Zelensky and Harold Carlson. Missing from the line up was Don Roach, injured in practice. The opener against Newtown got the team rolling toward a successful season, but such teams as Henry Abbott Technical School, New Milford High, and New Canaan High upset the apple cart. Co-Managers John Clement, Elden Griswold, and Bruno Goldschmidt were very efficient. 68 S z4 et %CC The 1950-51 girls’ basketball season got well under way with an outstanding victory over Washington. During a primary game with Newtown, Bethel lost by three points. But Bethel revenged Newtown in a latter game by beating them by a score of 37-35. Bethel's first out of town game resulted in another easy win over Litchfield. The team coached by Mrs. Boice and with the high scoring of co-captains Betty Rubley and Mary Ellen Dunleavy and also that of Faith Rubinow had a very successful season. Graduating members of the team are: Co-Captains Mary Ellen Dunleavy and Betty Rubley, Faith Rubinow, Lucille Riley, and Nancy Mitchell. Returning to the squad next year will be: June Dunleavy, Margaret Sullivan, and Barbara Blauvelt. The team manager for this season was Diane Hevia and Barbara Price was assistant 69 manager. ‘Var ity Seniors reporting for track for 1951 season are Captain Art Muhlfeld, Don Rooney, Don Staib and Charles Hartman. Other members of the team are: Ed Gallagher, Lou Vanzini, Pete Kehoe, Dick Hebert, Dick West, A1 Trimpert, Benny Bowdy, Bobby Belot, Duncan Miller, Bob Hodgson, Bob Krokovich and Robert Davis, Manager. Coach John R. MacDonald reports that the team will attend several meets and as usual will attend the league meet. 70 a e alC This year's baseball squad hopes to have one of the most successful seasons on rec- ord. With the able coaching of Frank Sehulster, this hope will surely become a reality. A stiff schedule is planned with the following players. The following seniors on the team are: Captain, Louis Parsons; Joe Piskura, and Wilber Erhardt. Other members are: D. Taylor, R. Grumman, R. Erhardt, W. Kilcourse, M. Zelensky, C. Elsesser, E. Caraluzzi, P. Ranis, K. Bigham, T. Taylor, H. Hoyt, R. Nelson, E. Strobino, W. Fry, D. Hodgson, J. Leonard. The following tentative schedule is planned as follows: April 13 Ridgefield Home May 15 Woodbury Away April 20 Thomaston Home May 18 New Milford Away April 27 Henry Abbott Home May 22 Henry Abbott Away May 1 New Milford Home May 25 Newtown Home May 4 Woodbury Home May 29 Morris Away May 8 Newtown Away June 1 Wooster Away May 11 Morris Home 71 Under the expert coaching of Mrs. E. Boice, the girls this year hope to win every one of their games. The Seniors included on this year's team are: Mary-Ellen Dunleavy, Captain; and Nancy Mitchell. Other members of the team are: Peggy Sullivan, Bar- bara Blauvelt, June Dunleavy, Joan Parsons, Helen Dunleavy, Eleanor Beiermann, Rita Arruda, Elizabeth Berloni, Irene Richards, Ethel Taylor, Charlotte Banks, Mary-Anne Voulgaris and Elaine Conklin. The team manager for this season is Pat Thayer and Margery Bolz is assistant manager. 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Compliments of elsa -edna FOUNTAIN RESTAURANT the little country shop | GREENWOOD AVENUE bethel, Connecticut BETHEL, CONN. tel. 8-5471 BOBETTE SHOPPE Compliments of Latest Fashions Lowest Prices HENRY JUDD 188 GREENWOOD AVENUE BETHEL, CONN. Tel. 8-5471 79 Compliments of JEROME'S Compliments of 5 and 10c STORE SAM SETTANI BETHEL, CONN. Best Wishes Compliments of BETHEL LAUNDERETTE WRIGHT PLUMBING CO. 109 GREENWOOD AVENUE ' BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of FEELEY AMBLER THE BETHEL AGENCY NATIONAL BANK Real Estate and Insurance ★ ★ 130 GREENWOOD AVENUE 123 GREENWOOD AVENUE 1 BETHEL, CONN. BETHEL, CONN. 80 Compliments of PARK RESTAURANT Compliments of John J. White, Prop. JIMMIE'S GROCERY BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of THE WARREN PRESS BETHEL SHOE STORE ★ Established 1820 105 GREENWOOD AVENUE BETHEL, CONN. BETHEL, CONN. Tel. 8-7034 Compliments of Compliments of SARA'S BEAUTY SHOP GEORGE DELONG ★ GREEN DOLPHIN TAVERN BETHEL, CONN. BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of BETHEL G. A. MOREY SON WINE LIQUOR STORE 22 CHESTNUT STREET 85 GREENWOOD AVENUE BETHEL, CONN. BETHEL, CONN. Tel. 8-4348 81 Compliments of THE GEORGE A. SHEPARD SONS CO. Sheepskin Tanners Since 1866 BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of Danbury - Newtown Automobile Dealers Association, Inc. ★ BETHEL, CONNECTICUT 82 Best Wishes to CLASS OF 1951 MULLANEY'S Compliments of MELVIN SIGN AND PAINT CO. ★ BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of HOGAN AND BENNETT'S TECK'S FOOD STORE 341 2 GRASSY PLAIN STREET ★ BETHEL, CONN. BETHEL, CONN. Phone 3646 Compliments of Compliments of SAVINGS BANK OF DANBURY DANBURY NATIONAL BANK ★ ★ DANBURY, CONN. DANBURY, CONN. 83 HARTWELL-BRADY CO. Compliments of ★ 167 MAIN STREET UNION DANBURY, CONN. SAVINGS BANK OF DANBURY S. CHARLOP JEWELERS ★ 171 MAIN STREET DANBURY, CONN. DANBURY, CONN. Phone 8-3066 Compliments of CHARLES BUICK, INC. A FRIEND ★ FOR FINE FURNITURE IN DANBURY DANBURY, CONN. It’s HENRY DICK SON 84 Compliments of Compliments of NEW ENGLAND FURNITURE A FRIEND COMPANY Compliments of QUALITY CARS THE INTERCITY COACH CO. ALBERT BROOKER Specialists in 144 WHITE STREET DANBURY, CONN. CHARTER COACH SERVICE Tel. 8-9993 Compliments of GROSSO THE BARDEN MOVING TRUCKS CORPORATION THE AT-HOME GIFT SHOP ★ 56 WOOSTER STREET BETHEL, CONN. Featuring Tioga Knitting Wools and Knitting Accessories DANBURY, CONN. M. Louise Lesniewski Tel. 8-3720 85 THE HAT CITY HAT CO. Custom Hatters and Renovators Ladies’ and Men’s Ready-to-Wear Fur Felt and Straw Hats Compliments of BOESCH MANUFACTURING Clarence Osborne COMPANY 22 ELM STREET DANBURY, CONN. Phone Danbury 3-2993 Designers and Builders of Special Machinery THE STONE COMPANY, INC. Color Center Since 1885 ★ Paints - Hardware - Wall Paper Artist's Materials 45 RIVER STREET 19-21 ELM STREET DANBURY, CONN. DANBURY, CONN. Tel. 8-3367 LADD'S Compliments of OPTICAL AND JEWELRY STORE Ladd Bldg. GEORGE McLACHLAN 13-15 WHITE STREET DANBURY, CONN. SONS CO., INC. Tel. 3-0347 Compliments of ★ FEINSON'S MEN'S BOY'S STORE DANBURY, CONN. On the Corner of MAIN and WHITE STREET DANBURY, CONN. 86 Compliments of HENNESSEY'S MARKET GRASSY PLAIN BAR GRILL 72 GRASSY PLAIN STREET Meats and Groceries Beer - 1Vine - Liquor BETHEL, CONN. Phone 3-3471 Free Delivery BURNS DRUG STORE, INC. ANDY'S AUTO COACH WORKS, INC. ★ Complete Body and Fender Work 143 MAIN STREET Bear Frame and Wheel Alignment Service Corner Keeler Street DANBURY, CONN. 27 MAIN STREET DANBURY, CONN. Phone 8-5641 BOB ANDERSON'S MOTORS, Compliments of INC. COLLINS AND WIXTED QUALITY USED CARS Women’s Apparel 41 SOUTH STREET 185 MAIN STREET DANBURY, CONN. DANBURY, CONN. Phone 3-2897 Dial 8-3781 Compliments of Compliments of LEE FOLEY MACHINISTS MALLOVE'S ★ 181 MAIN STREET DANBURY, CONN. DANBURY, CONN. Phone 3-1468 87 Compliments of Compliments of BOB S FILLING STATION THE DOUGHBOY ★ Z7 Television. BETHEL, CONN. 194 GREENWOOD AVENUE BETHEL, CONN. Philip J. Forbes, Jr. Phone 8-3609 JL CARROLL'S SERVICE STATION FRED L. HIBBARD SUNOCO PRODUCTS Mens’ Furnishings BETHEL, CONN. KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRES THE FAMOUS TAILOR SHOP Cleaners and Dyers Suits Made to Order Compliments of Vincent Kouspas LAVELLE'S RESTAURANT 182 GREENWOOD AVE. BETHEL, CONN. Tel. 8-6567 88 Compliments of THE SYCAMORE DRIVE-IN ★ GRASSY PLAIN and GREENWOOD AVE. BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of STURDEVANT'S PHOTO SHOP 284 MAIN STREET DANBURY, CONN. Tel. 264 Compliments of ADDESSI JEWELERS Diamonds - Watches - Jewelry 282 MAIN STREET DANBURY, CONN. Compliments of HOTEL GREEN A Knott Hotel DANBURY, CONN. Fred Eicher, Mgr. Compliments of HOFFMAN FUEL Fuel Oils - - Oil Burners 170 WHITE STREET DANBURY, CONN. Compliments of CITY NATIONAL BANK TRUST COMPANY OF DANBURY ★ DANBURY, CONN. 89 Compliments of The Melton Hat Company, Inc. BETHEL, CONNECTICUT Compliments of THOMAS A. SETTLE, INC. HEINEMEYER LAUNDRY 248 MAIN STREET 56 MILWAUKEE AVENUE DANBURY, CONN. BETHEL, CONN. Tel. 3-2741 BRAGG MOTOR SALES, Compliments of Incorporated LINCOLN - MERCURY NELSON HARDWARE Sales - Service - Used Cars ★ DANBURY-NEW MILFORD RD. DANBURY, CONN. BETHEL, CONN. Tel. 8-5618 90 ★ NICHOLAS SHABABB CONFECTIONERY Compliments of 365 MAIN STREET BETHPAGE DANBURY, CONN. MANOR HOMES Compliments of ★ GEORGE RUBLEY RAYBROOK FARMS Home of Fine Foods” Compliments of Prime Meats - Poultry - Sea Foods - Groceries Wholesale and Retail AVALON RESTAURANT Specializing in Meat Processing for Home Freezers G. Bonnette, Mgr. 75 WOOSTER STREET BETHEL, CONN. Tel. 8-2689 or 8-2680 j Compliments of Compliments of JOHN'S BARBER SHOP and MYRON L. BEAL BETHEL BEAUTY SHOP 91 Compliments of W. J. HANNAN GIGLIOTTI S TAXI RELIABLE SERVICE 15 WEST STREET DANBURY, CONN. Dial 3-1408 Pershing Garage PERSHING GARAGE DANBURY LUGGAGE SHOP, Inc. General Repairs Luggage and Fine Leather Goods - Trunks 15 WEST STREET Franklyn Hawley, Prop. Suitcases - Umbrellas - Ladies’ Hand Bags Make-up Cases - Repairing 190 MAIN STREET DANBURY, CONN. Tel. 3-1408 Phone 3-0529 Compliments of SHEA'S ART STUDIO 92 Compliments of ★ A FRIEND ★ Compliments of A FRIEND DANBURY, CONN. ★ Compliments of DORAN BROS., INC. ★ DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 93 Best Wishes TERRY LUMBER CO. ★ Compliments of Frank H. Lee Hat Company ★ H. McLACHLAN and COMPANY INCORPORATED ★ DANBURY, CONNECTICUT Compliments of CULLEN'S Compliments of BAKERY LUNCHEONETTE Formerly Bethel Bake Shop A FRIEND 164 WHITE ST. DANBURY, CONN. Dial 8-9915 Charles W. Stevens, Insurance Agency, Inc. Allen — O'Brien, Inc. The Office of Personal Service” 205 MAIN STREET DANBURY, CONN. Tel. 8-2656 Abashed PubUshers o Yearbooks M EEEESS 'Wanship spendable Facilities ,nd,v‘dvauty Y£AKbook O'Toole Person street STAMFORD s mford.CONN£ct1C(jt % i