Bethel High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Bethel, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1952 volume:

Illume 7 dedication The Class of 1952 dedicates this book to Miss Jennie V. Carroll, who during our past four years has through her help and understanding made those years unforgettable. 4 It may have been for no accountable reason, and again it may have been for a readily understandable one, that I have felt a close attachment for your class. With no little concern I have watched you grow from school boys and school girls into responsible young men and women. May God grant you the grace always to see the right and the strength to do it. That is my prayer for each of you in the Class of Fifty Two. Sincerely, Ralph M. T. Johnson. 5 During the past four years as citizens of Bethel High School, we have become acquainted, have adopted many democratic ideals and you have made a success of your school life. Now you are on the threshold of a new life. I hope that you will apply these ideals of democratic living from your past experiences to your everyday life. Thus the success of your future, with the help of the Great Architect of the Universe, will be un- limited. Remember the proverb of Disraeli, The secret of success is constancy of purpose.” Congratulations and best wishes! Charles L. Boice. 6 Jo the J ass ej t952 Congratulations and all my best wishes! Senior year in spite of its trials and tribula- tions, has had many pleasant memories for all of us. I hope that the future will fulfill all your expectations. Be loyal to your ideals and always remember to have a friend you must be one. Sincerely, Margaret C. Fisher. MR. E. J. ODEA MISS M. C. FISHER MR. C. L. BOICE MISS J. V. CARROLL MR. R. GENTILE (Dun j hanks The Class of ’52 wishes to express its thanks to the faculty for their help and guidance during the past four years. MRS. A. STOKES MR. F. T. SEHULSTER MR. D. B. MORGAN MR. O. C. MELLEN mr. j. r. Macdonald 9 Janet Galm, Mary Beth Carroll Richard West...................Editor Barbara Price... Business Manager Co-Editors tyeadod otajj Richard West, Editor Janet Galm, Mary Beth Carroll, Co-Editors Barbara Price, Business Manager CLASS HISTORY JOAN Rubley, Chairman Judy Fesh Salwa Morey Mary Klein Clarice Shanley CLASS WILL Annamarie Stathes, Chairman Clarice Shanley Jean Stelzel Bruno Goldschmidt CLASS PROPHECY Nancy Johnson, Chairman Louis Vanzini Richard West Shirley Jennings SPORTS Albert Trimpert, Chairman Charles Elsesser Robert Hodgson June Dunleavy Joan Rubley Barbara Blauvelt ART Margaret Sullivan, Chairman Michael Zelensky Charles Elsesser Richard Erhardt PICTURES Mary Beth Carroll, Chairman Albert Trimpert Bruno Goldschmidt Bianka Seifert Louis Vanzini Eberhardt Fallenbeck WRITE-UPS Janet Galm, Chairman Joan Rubley Clarice Shanley Nancy Johnson Edward Gallagher Carol Beal SONG and POEM Annamarie Stathes Robert Hodgson CLUBS Bianka Seifert, Chairman Joan Mirabito, Mary Klein VOTES Eleanor Ellis, Chairman Eleonor Webb Nancy Jennings Carol Beal CLASS IFS Helen Rapp, Chairman Richard Hebert Edward Gallagher Donald Shail TYPISTS Rosemarie Rubino, Chairman Eleanor Ellis Jean Stelzel Violet Maiga Barbara Blauvelt Salwa Morey Mary Klein Helen Rapp Eleanor Webb Clarice Shanley Barbara Price Annamarie Stathes Margaret Sullivan Joan Chuvala BUSINESS STAFF Barbara Price, Chairman Donald Shail Louis Mrozinski Don Taylor June Dunleavy Rosemarie Rubino Robert Grumman Bruno Goldschmidt John Clement Janet Galm Mary Beth Carroll Richard Melvin Peter Kehoe 11 President........................................Louis Vanzini Vice President..................................Bianka Seifert Secretary........................Mary Beth Carroll Treasurer.................................Janet Galm 12 STUART N. BARRY Stu I have kept the faith, 1 have finished my course.” Basketball 1-2 Junior Prom Junior Recorder Junior Minstrel Senior Play Senior Prom Yearbook Staff Sharp dresser . . . Always willing with the truck . . . Has to be coaxed . . . Melv's competition with a paint brush . . . No special girl . . . Loves 'em all. CAROL ANN BEAL Bealie A rare compound of mystery and fun.” Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Senior Play Senior Prom Yearbook Staff Quiet till you get to know her . . . Wait! I'll see if I can get the Chevy . . . How about that Formal in Say- brook! . . . Helped a great deal with the Senior Play . . . What a ward- robe! . . . Why doesn't Joan hurry up?” BARBARA LOUISE BLAUVELT Barb She is worth knowing well.” Basketball 1-2-3-4 Softball 1-2-3-4 Junior Recorder Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Yearbook Staff Senior Play Senior Prom Forum Club National Honor Society The basketball and softball teams couldn’t do without her . . . Hey, Peg!” . . . Blonde hair .. . Great gig- gler . . . Blushes easily ... Nice to know. 14 MARY BETH CARROLL Mona Quality is better than quantity.” Glee Club 1 Forum Club 1-2 Operetta 1 Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Junior Recorder Senior Play National Honor Society Senior Prom Yearbook Staff, Co-Editor Vice-President 2 Secretary 3-4 Student Council Vice-President 3 Secretary 4 Popular . . . Efficient . . . Petite . . . Remember the Buick . . . Queen of the Junior Prom ... Never has a dull moment ... St. Joseph's bound . . . Proud giver of the famous green socks. JOAN MARIE CHUVALA Joanie It’s nice to be natural when you’re naturally nice.” Glee Club 1 Operetta 1 Dramatic Club Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Junior Recorder Senior Prom Yearbook Staff Interested in Danbury . . . Enthusi- astic about work experience . . . One of a trio ... Quiet... Re dy to jmd a helping hand. JOHN ROBERT CLEMENT Johnny A time to keep silent and a time to speak.” Football 2, Manager Cross Country 3 Track 2, Manager Track 3 Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Senior Prom Yearbook Staff Liked by everyone . . . Star football and track manager ... Found in Fair- field quite often . . . Continually helping out. . . Classy vehicle. 15 RUSSELL F. DANCE Russ He is happy who lives in the world of sports. Baseball 3-4 Football 4 Basketball 4 Junior Minstrel Senior Prom Fond of long walks to Maple Ave- nue . . . Constantly talking about sports . . . Gets along with everyone . . . Bruno's talking partner . . . Newcomer to B.H.S. JUNE BEVERLY DUNLEAVY June” A soft answer turneth away wrath.” Basketball 1-2-3-4 Softball 1-2-3-4 Secretary 2 Junior Recorder Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Yearbook Staff Senior Play Senior Prom Glee Club 1 Forum Club Sweet . . . Terrific basketball player . . . Likes farmers . . . Everybody's friend . . . Have you seen the milk money? JACK F. ECKERT Nothing ventured nothing lost.” Kid Basketball 3 Junior Minstrel Senior Prom Happy-go-lucky . . . Hopes to trap polar bears in Alaska . . . Had to clean the shop . . . More out of school than in . . . Couldn't make school today, Miss Fisher, my cov- ered wagon broke down.” 16 ELEANOR ELIZABETH ELLIS Ellie Full of cheer and full of pep. Basketball 1 Cheerleading 4 Softball 1-2 Junior Recorder Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Senior Play Senior Prom Student Council Yearbook Staff Glee Club 1-2 Forum Club 1-2 Operetta 1 Dramatic Club 1-2 President 1 Full of fun ... Talkative ... Loves to dance . . . Well liked . . . ‘ I'll be ready” . . . Wonderful cheerleader . .. Always late ... Best dressed girl in the Ellis family. c CHARLES K. ELSESSER “Hootch Love me. love my horse.” Baseball 1-2-3-4 Football 4 Junior Recorder Senior Prom Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Senior Play Dramatic Club 3-4 Yearbook Staff Operetta 3-4 What would he do without Bob? . . . Loves to tease the girls ... A robber of the cradle . . . Eating and horses are his hobbies ... A new and great member of the 1952 Football Team . . . Quite the haircut. RICHARD EDWARD ERHARDT Richie” In quietness lies hidden friendship.” Baseball 1-2-3-4 Football 4 Junior Recorder Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Yearbook Staff Well liked . . . Future prospect for the Dodgers. Got a match? Won- derful football player . . . Artistic if you insist. 17 EBERHARDT G. FALLENBECK Beanie” A merry heart paves the way to merry living. Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Yearbook What would happen if he couldn’t cruise around in his father's car? ... Likes Readers Digest, especially in class ... Quiet, but full of the devil” ... A swell fellow to know ... Is often up in the clouds, putting up T. V. antennas, that is. JUDITH ANNE FESH Judy” A little time for laughter also time for work. Glee Club Junior Recorder Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Yearbook Staff Senior Play Senior Prom A race every morning with the 8:33 bell . . . Has a locker for rent . . . Loves to laugh . . . Hey Shine” . . . Beautiful eyes. EDWARD JOSEPH GALLAGHER, Jr. ”E. G. My body is weary to death of my mischievous brain.” Football 2-3-4, Captain 4 Basketball 2-3-4 Track 2-3-4 Cross Country 1 Basketball 1 Junior Recorder Senior Prom Junior Prom Senior Play Yearbook Staff Popular . . . Usually has an answer . . . Parden Me” . . . When the O'Deas and the Gallaghers meet, beware . . . Always at odds with the faculty ... Track enthusiast. 18 JANET tEE GAiM Jen We don’t knoiv what shift got, ty t u hin she walk's into a room, it comes in with tier. Glee Club 1 Basketball 1-2 Operetta 1 Cheerleading 3-4 Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Junior Recorder Student Council 3 Treasurer 3-4 Yearbook Staff, Co-Editotj' Senior Prom Senior Play National Hpnor Socmy Beautiful hair . . . Has a fancy for the opposite sex . . . She sure can make a profit for the Senior Class ... That’s my man! ... Easy going . . . Loves to plan a party . . . Fun to know. BRUNO GOLDSCHMIDT Ollie Perseverance is one of the greatest virtues of the human heart. Basketball Manager 1-2-3-4 Prize score-keeper of B.H.S.... Gets Track.l in the teachers hair . . . Sense of Junior Recorder humor all his own . . . What's the Senior Prom attraction in Danbury, Bruno? Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Dramatic Club 1 Projector's Club 1-2-3-4 Yearbook Staff Library Staff 3-4 Forum Club 1-2 ROBERT CLIFFORD GRUMMAN Grum” Win without boasting, lose without excuse. Basketball 2-3-4 Baseball 2-3-4 Junior Recorder Strictly a bachelor ... Flashy maroon convertible . . . Blushes easily . . . How about those cows! . . . Hero of the Woodbury game. 19 RICHARD STANLEY HEBERT Dick The mathematician has reached the highest rung on the ladder of v human thought.” Football 1 Track 1-2-3-4 Projection Club 1-2 Student Council 2 Junior Minstrel Junior Recorder Senior Prom Not necessarily.” ... Hopes to find gold in New Mexico ... Crack quar- ter miler . . . Lectures on popular science ... Loads of fun. ROBERT FREDERICK HODGSON Like father, like son.” Beaver” Operetta 2-3-4 Forum Club 2 Football 4 Track 1 Cross Country 2 Baseball 2-3 Yearbook Staff Junior Recorder Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Senior Play Senior Prom Dramatic Club 3-4 Forever smiling . . . Oh, those flashy bow ties ... Did I ever tell you this one.” . .. Star left end ... Date with the Navy on Tuesday nights . . . Hollywood beware. NANCY PRISCILLA JENNINGS Nan' Be silent and safe—silence never betrays you: Glee Club 2 Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Yearbook Staff Wining smile . . . Oh, you boys.” . . . Joan and I . . . Always baby-sit- ting ... Shining black hair ... Found at the wrestling matches. 20 SHIRLEY ELIZABETH JENNINGS Stretch There is no rest for a messenger until the message is delivered. Glee Club 1 Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Junior Recorder Senior Prom Prize gum chewer . . . Good ticket- taker at dances . . . Have you seen anything of Judy? . . . Tall and thin . . . Marie's helper . . . Approves of B.H.S. graduates, especially the Class of '48. NANCY T. JOHNSON Nan And the lady shall speak her mind freely. Cheerleading 2-3-4 Softball 1-2-3 Junior Recorder Senior Prom Operetta 2 Junior Minstrel Senior Play Glee Club 2 Dramatic Club 1-2-4 Yearbook Staff Library Staff 3 National Honor Society Peppy cheerleader . . . Wears a D.H.S. ring ... Doesn't always agree with the Superintendent... An ideal mixture of fun and seriousness . . . Another first grade teacher on its way. PETER RICHARD KEHOE Weeper' Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow!’ Basketball 2-3-4 Track 1-2 Crosscountry 1-2 Junior Minstrel Senior Play Seen with Melv ... A dead-eye” on the basketball court... Slow and easy manner . . . Ever ready excuse . . . Doughboy’s best customer . . . Never believes the alarm clock. 21 MARY JANET KLEIN Mary A well bred silence always at command.” Glee Club 1 Operetta 1 Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Junior Recorder Senior Prom Senior Play Yearbook Staff First of '52 to wear a diamond . . . Long naturally curly hair ... Usually with Salwa ... Attendance record all her own. VIOLET JOAN MAIGA Vi1 Youth is wholly experimental. Junior Recorder Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Senior Play Senior Prom Yearbook Staff Flirtatious smile . . .Comes from out in Elmwood . . . Found in the back booth at Sam’s . . . Forever talking about that Friday night date. RICHARD DANIEL MELVIN Melv' It’s easier to promise than perform.” Junior Prom Junior Recorder Basketball 2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-4 Senior Play Yearbook Staff Keeps his women guessing... Every- body's friend ... Regular member of 2:40 club . . . Partial to green sox . . . Star basketball player . . . Never quite forgave the Seniors for paint- ing the living-room blue. 22 JOAN MARIE MIRABITO Mitzi” If silence were gold how rich she would be. Operetta 2 Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Yearbook Staff Seen but not heard . . . Patient . . . Good worker . . . Conservative . . . Always in the right place at the right time . . . Pleasant smile. II SALWA GEORGETTE MOREY 'Sally' Cares are mingled with pleasures. Junior Recorder Operetta Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Senior Play Glee Club Yearbook Staff Senior Prom A willing worker ... Often seen with Mary . . . Did you see those eye- lashes? . . . Quite the Commercial student . . . Gets along with every- one. LOUIS MROZINSKI Lou' All mankind loves a lover. Junior Prom Junior Recorder Junior Minstrel Yearbook Staff Football 3 Basketball 1-2-3 Forbes' right-hand man . . . Neat dresser . . . Perfect gentleman . . . Oh, that smile . . . Loves to tease the girls .. . How about the new Chrysler! 23 WILLIAM J. PAIGE Bill' i may be small, but—” Projectors Club 1-2-3 Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Yearbook Staff Senior Prom Remember that pipe ... A fascina- tion for motors .. . Never seen with- out a tie ... End man in Junior Min- strel ... When are you going to talk to us? BARBARA ANN PRICE Barb” Better to give than to take!’ Basketball 3-4 Junior Recorder Yearbook Staff Glee Club 2-3 Dramatic Club 3-4 Junior Prom Senior Prom Senior Play Student Council 3 Operetta 2-3-4 National Honor Society j A terrific worker ... Full of enthusi- asm . . . She'll never turn you down . . . Loves to dance . . . Girl’s Basket- ball couldn’t get along without her managing . . . Usually seen with Bianka ... Hoping for a new car for graduation. f! HELEN LOUISE RAPP Rappie Common sense is not a common thing.’’ Basketball 3-4 Orchestra 1-2-3 Junior Prom Junior Recorder Junior Minstrel Senior Prom Senior Play Yearbook Staff A talented part of the string Quartet . . . Quick tempered . . . Basketball guard ... Small, but forceful... Oh, that laugh . . . Ambitious . . . Won- derful community spirit . . . Repre- sented B.H.S. at Connecticut All State Orchestra. 24 DONALD EDWARD ROACH Willie If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Basketball 1-2-3-4 Track 1-2 Cross Country 1 Senior Play Senior Prom Tall, dark and handsome . . . Joined the class late, but now a full-fledged member . . . Argumentative . . . Remember those basketball games. ROSEMARIE ANN RUBINO Rosie Generally speaking, she’s generally speaking. Junior Recorder Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Senior Play Senior Prom Library Staff 3 Yearbook Staff Ever ready with a laugh . . . Neat dresser ... Pretty hair ... Hails from Stony Hill . . . Waiting for Mr. Right . .. See you at Sam’s.” JOAN MARIE RUBLEY Chic” Charm is the measure of attraction’s power. Captain of the cheerleaders ... Infec- tious laugh . . . Interested in winter carnivals . . . Important member of the Dramatic Club . . . Waiting for a pupil . . . Another B.H.S. repre- sentative at Connecticut All State Orchestra, junior h'rom Junior Recorder Junior Minstrel Senior Play Yearbook Staff Library Staff 3 Girl’s State Vice-President 3 Student Council Secretary 3 Vice-President 4 Glee Club 1-2-3 Dramatic Club 1-2-3-4 Forum Club 1-2 Operetta 1-2-3 Quartette 3 Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Cheerleading 2-3-4 Capt. 4 25 BIANKA BARBARA SEIFERT Bianka” It is not raining rain for me, it’s raining violets. Glee Club 1-2 Operetta 2 Dramatic Club 3-4 Junior Recorder Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Senior Play Senior Prom Yearbook Staff Vice-President 4 National Honor Society Where's your yellow today, Bian- ka?” . . . Marvelous sense of humor . . . How many letters did you get in this mail” .. . Gets along with all the fellows, but only true to one . . . John” ... A terrific comedian . . . Carefree... Let's face it.” DONALD JOSEPH SHAIL Long ago 1 learned how to sleep.” it Quat” Football 1-2-3 Basketball 2 Track 1-2 Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Senior Prom A wonderful guy .. . Hopes to drive a midget racer . . . That car just missed me” . . . Loves all the girls . . . Can always be found at Dolan's . . . Anybody want a ride? CLARICE ANNE SHANLEY Eyeball' I want to live life to its fullest. Softball 1 Junior Recorder, Editor Senior Prom Operetta 1-2 ‘ Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Senior Play Glee Club 1-2 Dramatic Club 1-2 Yearbook Staff Forum Club 1-2 Watch out for that Irish temper . . . A leader ... Vivacious ... Authority on headaches ... Editor of the Junior Recorder . . . Coffee at Sam's . . . Gotta go to work” . . . Regular pas- senger on the 2:40 bus. 26 ANNAMARIE STATHES Annamarie 'The quiet mind is richer than a crown: Operetta 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Junior Recorder Senior Play Senior Prom Yearbook Staff Weekly trip to New York . . . Our only organist. . . Out of town inter- est .. . Beautiful blonde hair . . . Composer of the Class song. , JEANNE MARIE STELZEL Pretzel” Excuse my devilish deeds. Junior Recorder Junior Minstrel Junior Prom Senior Prom Yearbook Staff Cute blonde . . . Hey, want to hear a good joke” . . . Stylish dresser . . . Little mischief maker .. . Great gig- gler. MARGARET MARY SULLIVAN Peggy” Dependable, but not noisy: Softball 1-2-3-4, Captain 2 Basketball 1-2-3-4, Captain 4 Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Senior Play Senior Prom Yearbook Staff Forum Club National Honor Society Did you ever see her play basketball? ... A great artist . . . Em waiting for June” . . . Willing to work hard for the class .. . Full of fun .. . Easy to get along with . . . We like those freckles, Peg. 27 : s DONALD FREDERICK TAYLOR Babe” Baseball l- 3-4 ([ynibr Minstrel Junior Prom Senior Play Senior Prom Yearbook Staff 'I know a lot, but I can’t think of it. Enjoys having his car filled with a load of girls ... A great man on skis and skates . . . B.H.S. first-baseman . . . Quite a dancer, eh, girls? . . . When are we going out?” . . . Don't mess my pompadour ... A member of the Naval Reserve . . . Happy-go-lucky. ALBERT JOSEPH TRIMPERT, Jr Afoot and lighthearted I take to the open road.’i Basketball 3-4 Football 3-4 Track 3-4 Junior Recorder Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Operetta 3-4 Senior Play Senior Prom Yearbook Staff Wooster School 1-2 Man about town . BJAnJes! What other kinds ate theft? . . Watch dog of the carjdy profits . . . Sunny disposition roy father will fix it for Stou.’ WZINf if good ctffacter shines by its own light.” Bosco” _ enter PlaW Senior Prom Juriia Minstrel Ju Hor Prom VojectorsClub 1-2 earbook Staff Treasurer 1-2 President 3-4 1-4 P! frr K Personality plus . . . Everybody's friend ... A wonderful President... First National couldn’t get along without him ... Will never turn you down . .. Owns a Ford ... Interested in underclassmen. 28 ELEANOR MAE WEBB Webbie” Her eyes are lit with laughter. Basketball 1 Softball 1 Student Councl 1 Junior Recorder Junior Prom Junior Minstrel Senior Play Senior Prom Authority on Hot Rods ... Is it the job or Ernie that keeps her working? ... Attractive ... Excellent taste in clothes . . . Listen to that giggle. CHARLES EST isfworth his weight in gold.” Wit Club 3-4 Student Council President 4 Yearbook Staff, Editor Library Staff Operetta 3-4 Senior Play Junior Prom Hey fellas” . . . Sincere . . . Hard worker ... One of Lang and Thayer's right-hand men . .. Neat dresser . . . Subtle humor . . . Likes to hunt, es- pecially on Armistice Day . . . Crazy about New York . . . His Dodge is often seet| on Farnum Hill. p' 3 MICHAEL JOHN ZELENSKY, Jr. t Mike” Basketball 2-3-4 Track 1 Cross Country 3 Baseball 2-3-4 Senior Prom Student Council Yearbook Staff President 2 Hot tempered . . . Thoroughly approves of an electric mixer . . . Class booster . . . Whiz On the bas- ketball floor ... Reformed ... Holds down second base on the baseball field. 29 AUTOGRAPHS Class flisktoj fyeshman ean On a bright autumn day, early in September, 1948, a group of sixty hesitant freshmen started up the steps of Bethel High. Feeling thrilled, but at the same time scared, we started our first day as students of Bethel High. Our most important job was the election of our class officers who were: President, Eleanor Ellis; Vice-President, Louis Mrozinski; Secretary, Jane Miller; Treasurer, Louis Vanzini. After a few uneventful weeks had passed, the day came that we were all waiting for, Freshman day! That's the day when all upperclassmen bend the freshman to their will. We lived through the day’s activities, and the Freshman Reception that was held that night in our honor more than made up for the day’s treatment. With Mr. MacDonald as our able class advisor, we all enjoyed a Christmas party. He patiently saw us through our first social event, the Freshman Dance, which was a huge success. We ended our first wonderful year with a picnic at Squantz Pond. Sojihomo ie yean Once again in September we climbed the steps of Bethel High. Watching the faces of the amazed freshmen, we felt very adult. We elected: Mike Zelensky as President; Mary Beth Carroll as Vice-President; June Dunleavy as Secretary; Louis Vanzini as Treasurer to be our officers for the coming year. With the aid of Mr. MacDonald and a terrific class, we put on a Barn Dance which was a tremendous financial and social success. The girls were proud to announce that they won the inter-class banner for basketball. The Christmas spirit hit our class when we put on a party, December 22, 1949. Once more, we finished the year at our favorite spot Squantz Pond. 32 Our Junior year in Bethel High was an exciting one, for we were now upper classmen. We started the year with the election of our class officers who were: President, Louis Vanzini; Vice-President, Joan Rubley; Secretary, Mary Beth Carroll; Treasurer, Janet Calm. In October we all proudly showed off our shiny new class rings. With the assistance of Mrs. Stokes, our class advisor, we put on many successful activities. Among these were a barn dance and the Seniors invited us to join them in their Christmas party. In December, we put out the first issue of the Junior Recorder, which proved to be a big hit. With a co-operative and enthusiastic class we all enjoyed putting on the Junior Minstrel which was a huge success. Our Prom, with a Blue Moon theme, was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Applause echoed and re-echoed from the gaily bedecked walls as Mary Beth Carroll was crowned Queen of the Prom. We ended our third successful year at Bethel High with a picnic at Squantz Pond. Our most important year at Bethel High School had finally come. Realizing that we were now Seniors and we had a big responsibility to our class and to our school, of which we were very proud, we elected, Louis Vanzini as President; Bianka Seifert as Vice-Presi- dent; Mary Beth Carroll as Secretary; and Janet Galm as Treasurer to lead us in the coming year. We started the year with a Football Dance which we all thoroughly enjoyed. The Class of '52 made a huge profit selling candy, which helped make our yearbook possible. On November 16th we presented our long awaited Senior Play, a comedy, Footloose.” With the aid of our wonderful class advisor, Miss Fisher, our hopes were rewarded and the production was successful. In keeping with the holiday spirit, we planned a Christmas Dance. The T. S. Trio furnished music keeping the party gay. Trying to express our grati- tude to Miss Fisher by presenting her with a gift, proved to be the high-light of the evening. In January, we elected our yearbook staff and they set to work on recording our four years at Bethel High in Lest We Forget. Following the annual custom we were invited to the Junior Prom as guests of that Class. We hope that the following class enjoys themselves as guests of the Juniors as much as we did. In May, we had our last social event of the year, the Senior Prom. Blue and white set the mood of the evening. Along with the music, a great variety of colors and styles, helped make it a long remembered evening. At the beginning of our Graduation activities, we had our Senior Banquet with the faculty as guests. Knowing the class of '52 what more did we need than good food, good music, and good friends to have a good time. This was hardly over and it was time for our last picnic with a hot dog roast at Squantz Pond. And now to-night — Class Night — Our first glimpse of Lest We Forget and then to-morrow and graduation. 33 ill nnhOte$timfcnt oHxe (Haw ol 49 We, the Graduating Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Two, of the Bethel High School of this future city, Bethel, being of sound mind, memory and considering the uncertainty of this life, do make, publish, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other Wills made. To Mr. Ralph M. T. Johnson we bequeath a book entitled Long Short-cuts in Algebra.” To Mr. Charles L. Boice we bequeath a secretary so he will not get writer’s cramp” filling out detention, tardy, and admittance slips. To Mrs. Boice we bequeath a girls' gym class that will take a shower and get dressed in three minutes. To Mr. Chickering we bequeath a Projector’s Club that shows a little enthusiasm. To Miss Fisher we bequeath a newly equipped Lab to compensate for what we have done to the present one. To Miss Carroll we bequeath a class that will really appreciate her efforts. To Mr. Gentile we bequeath a typing class that likes fresh air in the winter. To Mr. MacDonald we bequeath 987,654,321 skeins of YELLOW yarn to knit YELLOW sweaters while waiting for Jate book reports and research papers. To Mr. Mellen we bequeath a French class that will speak nothing but French after entering his room. To Mr. Morgan we bequeath a Dramatic Club that attends meetings and rehearsals. To Mr. O’Dea we bequeath 365 bow ties so he will have a different one for every day. To Miss Roach we bequeath a Boys' Glee Club. To Mr. Sehulster we bequeath a bottle of hair dye to cover up the gray hair received from Driver's Training. To Mrs. Stokes we bequeath a Junior class that will be able to live up to her ideals. To Mr. Lynch we bequeath a Student Body that does not have Locker Troubles. To Mr. Mitchell we bequeath someone to take John Clement's place. Stuart Barry bequeaths his wave to Kenny Thompson. Carol Beal bequeaths her privileges as an only child to Joan Albert. Barbara Blauvelt bequeaths her ability to study to Jack Nash. Mary Beth Carroll bequeaths her friendliness to Anita Schulze. Joan Chuvala bequeaths her inconspicuous ways to Anna Mannion. John Clement bequeaths his ability to get up on Saturday morning to Richard Nelson. Russell Dance bequeaths his ways with the underclassmen to Edward Caraluzzi. June Dunleavy bequeaths her size to Angeline Belardinelli. John Eckert bequeaths his ability to shoot a gun to Ronnie Christopher. Eleanor Ellis bequeaths her vitality to Audrey Delaney. Charles Elsesser bequeaths his cowboy boots to Albert Abrams. Richard Erhardt bequeaths his baseball ability to George Bailey. Judy Fesh bequeaths her fondness for sleep to Bill Budd. 34 Eberhardt Fallenbeck bequeaths his Readers Digest to Clement Perrotte. Edward Gallagher bequeaths his speed in track to Carolyn Peterson. Janet Galm bequeaths her ability to Keep 'em dangling to Marie Fagan. Bruno Goldschmidt bequeaths a Peace Treaty to all the teachers of B. H. S. Bob Grumman bequeaths his city clothes to Kenny Lyon. Richard Hebert bequeaths his interest in Minerology to Skippy Showalter. Bob Hodgson bequeaths his acting ability to Gordon Steck. Nancy Johnson bequeaths her ability to get the new car to John Gaily. Shirley Jennings bequeaths her height to Andrew Scott and Ted Taylor. Nancy Jennings bequeaths her sentimental jewelry to Adrienne Englund. Pete Kehoe bequeaths his ability to get along with Melv to Bruce Hargreaves. Mary Klein bequeaths her short walk home to Dolores Muirhead. Violet Maiga bequeaths three simple methods of how to lose weight to Elsie Waterhouse. Richard Melvin bequeaths his GREEN sweater to himself because he is going to take it with him. Joan Mirabito bequeaths her quietness to Dot Piskura. Salwa Morey bequeaths her jet-black hair to Helen Dunleavy. Louis Mrozinski bequeaths his ability to play hookey to Edgar Platt. William Paige bequeaths his cigar to Freddy Mertens. Barbara Price bequeaths her position on the Honor Roll to Tommy Bergstrom. Helen Rapp bequeaths her ability to get along with herself to anyone who can use it. Don Roach bequeaths his big Chrysler to Bill McKay. Rosemarie Rubino bequeaths her ability to get along with Clarice to Jean Rossi. Joan Rubley bequeaths her book to next year's Captain of the Cheerleaders. Bianka Seifert bequeaths her charming personality to Eddie Rockwell. Don Shail bequeaths his taxi service to Irving Morey. Clarice Shanley bequeaths her ability to wear sweaters to Barbara Andrews. Annamarie Stathes bequeaths her long hair to Joan Parsons. Jean Stelzel bequeaths her NATURAL blond hair to Christine Newton. Margaret Sullivan bequeaths her artistic ability to Shirley Main. Don Taylor bequeaths his happy-go-lucky ways to Pat Stevens. Albert Trimpert bequeaths his supply of gum to Mary Principe. Louis Vanzini bequeaths his ability to hold a job at the First National to Duncan Miller. Eleanor Webb bequeaths her natural curly hair to Eleanor Beiermann. Richard West bequeaths his ability to blush to Harold Carlson. Mike Zelensky bequeaths his crew cut to Freddy Johnson. To Marion Zuzalock we bequeath a pair of dancing shoes that will not wear out. To Ann Durgy we bequeath a driver’s license so she can take Mary Beth's and Janet’s places as errand girls. In witness thereof we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seal, the 19th day of June, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-Two. 35 The Class of 1952. Time: 1982. Place: The palatial mansion of retired school teacher, Miss Margaret Fisher. A middle-aged woman, Miss Nancy Johnson, who is a first grade teacher, and Louis Vanzini, who is taking a refresher course in her class, are visiting the grand old lady. Maggie has excused herself for a moment leaving with the graying couple her treasured scrapbook of the Class of ’52. Nancy: Listen to this page, Louis. In a writeup from her popular society column, Shanley’s Shenanegan's,” Clarice Shanley writes: Janet Galm, prominent dress designer, is having trouble drawing her $80,000 alimony from her third husband, TV comedian Bob Hodgson. . . . Annamarie Stathes's latest song hit Sob” by the Four Queens has just sold its two millionth record. The Four Queens,” incidentally, who are Shirley Jennings, Mary Klein, Judith Fesh, and Salwa Morey go abroad next week on a world tour. TV magnates Louis Mrozinski and Eberhardt Fallenbeck are sponsoring the two-month hop across twenty-three nations which is expected to net the boys a cool $3,000,000 profit.” Louis: Look at this farther down the column: We note Stuart Barry, maker of world-famous Barryhouse Electrical Appliances, is currently spending a short six-month vacation in his twenty-three room cottage on sunny Miami Beach. Left behind to run his million-dollar plant are his competent vice-presidents John Clement, Donald Roach, and William Paige.” ... It goes on to say this: Auctioneer Bruno Goldschmidt had no trouble today in selling the exquisite furni- ture of concert violinist Joan Rubley before she dashed off to gay Paris where she will join hubby Mike Zelensky, ballet dancer, in their new home. Nancy: I thought A1 would follow in his father's footsteps. Listen to this: Albert J. Trimpert, Doctor of Surgery stunned the world yesterday when he per- formed an intricate operation on himself by removing a hangnail from the forefinger of his left hand. He was last reported to be recovering satisfactorily.” We have another medical genius in our class. The article goes on to say that Charles Elsesser, nationally famous veterinarian drew cheers from animal lovers across the country today as he performed a successful appendectomy on Chirpsy,” the prized canary of artesian well tycoon, Carol Beal. Louis'. This sounds just like Don: Admiral Donald Taylor, famous nautical explorer, on an expedition in unchartered waters has discovered the West Pole. It is in such a remote place, it is questionable whether or not he will be able to find his way back.” I remember reading this article a year or so ago: 36 After six years in the White House, President Helen Rapp's often quoted statement, 'I refuse to walk,’ will be heard no longer. Eckert's Electric Eye Elevators have finally been installed. Nancy: Here is part of an Editorial by Richard West from the Bethel Daily Mirror: The spotlight today was turned on railroad gate attendant Peter Kehoe as he risked his life to save the prized Angora cat of Peggy Sullivan, nationally known cartoonist, as he dashed before the on-rushing wheels of the 12:20 express to snatch the frightened feline from death.” Look at this one, Louis: Richard Hebert, internationally famous sculptor is at present performing the finish- ing touches on his twenty-foot marble statue of retired actress and philanthropist Nancy Jennings, which is to be erected on the green at Bethel adjacent to that of the immortal Doughboy. Louis: Listen to this: Playboy Richard Melvin and Olympic champ miler Ed Gallagher, today led the most impressive St. Patrick's Day Parade ever witnessed in New York City.” Here's a page of clippings from sports columnist Mary Beth Carroll's Sport High- lights. The first one reads . .. With effortless ease the American Women's Olympic basketball team headed by high scoring aces Barbara Blauvelt and June Dunleavy easily romped over all foreign com- petition during the week at the Olympic games in Shmorgesborg, Lower Slobovia. These fair damsels shared the limelight during the past week with another American young lady by the name of Bianka Seifert, who on Wednesday, far and away over-came all competition when she hurled the javelin seventy-five meters.” The article goes on to say: The flawless fielding of that flashy keystone combination of Russ Dance and Richard Erhardt coupled with their .400 hitting will carry the Brooklyn Side-Steppers to their sixth pennant in as many years as another fine season draws to a close tomorrow. Manager Don Shail predicts that another series win will be added to his already mounting glories. Nancy: Listen to this advertisement: Rosemarie Rubino, Proprietor of the swanky night spot, Boulder Valley Inn, is presenting this weekend, an exclusive women's sextet, directed by Eleanor Ellis, featuring Joan Mirabito on bass, Jeanne Stelzel on drums, Eleanor Webb at the piano, Joan Chuvala on tenor sax and Violet Maiga on trumpet. Remember when these two made the headlines with this story: The family of the year is that of the Reverend Robert Grumman’s of Corn County Iowa. After putting across his teaching of the Good Book it seems Bob runs a home and fifteen thousand acres of rich wheat and corn land. He leaves the task of rearing their eight children to his lovely wife Barbara Price Grumman, a woman who takes a deep interest in the work of her husband.” . . . Louis: Our classmates certainly did all right for themselves didn’t they Miss Johnson? I see Miss Fisher is beckoning us to tea, shall we go in? 37 WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF? Mr. Johnson didn't have to attend so many meetings? Mr. Boice could be heard coming up the corridors? Mr. Morgan had a quiet History Class? Mr. Mellen wouldn't play the High School Song? Mr. MacDonald believed that he got his money's worth when he bought candy from the Seniors? Mr. O'Dea didn't wear flashy clothes? Mr. Gentile didn't go to Danbury every morning? Mr. Chickering took a course in speeding? Mr. Sehulster grew any taller? Mr. Lynch wasn't such a hard worker? Mr. Mitchell didn't keep the school looking nice? Miss Fisher wasn't such a swell person with which to work? Miss Allwork couldn't make coffee for the Faculty? Miss Roach didn't like Grand Pianos? Miss Carroll didn't always greet you with a smile? Miss Marie Vaghi couldn't have someone to go to the bank for her? Mrs. Boice worked five days a week? Mrs. Stokes didn't paint such beautiful scenery? Charles Elsesser didn't have freckles and red hair? Carol Beal didn't talk about Saybrook?” Mary Klein ever broke her engagement? Eleanor Webb didn't have little Ernie?” Stuart Barry ate another hamburg? Russ Dance ever started talking? John Clement wasn't willing to clean up the Senior candy papers? E. G. Gallagher took Biology again with Mr. O’Dea? Eberhardt Fallenbeck could get the car every night? Richard Hebert couldn't go into the Lab. Bob Hodgson didn't wear a bow tie? Louis Mrozinski couldn't buy new cars? Barbara Blauvelt didn’t get an A”? Mary Beth Carroll didn't have Joe's Buick? Joan Chuvala couldn’t help Mrs. Stokes? June Dunleavy didn't play basketball? Nancy Jennings didn't have a phone? Nancy Johnson never met Wit ? Violet Maiga couldn't get a date in Danbury? Salwa Morey ever moved away from Mary? Helen Rapp played a larger instrument? Rosemarie Rubino had a car of her own? Richard Erhardt didn't hurt his knee in football? Annamarie Stathes couldn't dance? Clarice Shanley couldn't have an argument? Eleanor Ellis could get along with everyone? Janet Galm's friends recognized her in the new car? Shirley Jennings couldn’t chew gum in History Class? Joan Mirabito put on some weight? Barbara Price didn't really believe the merchants wanted to advertise in Lest We Forget?” Joan Rubley couldn’t wear sweaters? Bianka Seifert didn't get a letter from John? Jean Stelzel didn't make up so many excuses? Peggy Sullivan couldn't participate in all sports? Judy Fesh couldn't go roller-skating every Saturday night? Jack Eckert came to school? Bruno Goldschmidt hadn’t been interested in dancing school? Bob Grumman ever went out with a girl? Richard Melvin discovered he was an Englishman? Don Roach discovered he was an Irishman? Pete Kehoe ever did his homework? Billy Paige ever got a detention? Don Taylor didn't join the Naval Reserve? Albert Trimpert found out how nice the Senior girls really are? Louis Vanzini wasn't such a capable President? Richard West couldn't settle all the Yearbook problems? Mike Zelensky got along with Miss Fisher? Don Shail didn't have a Chrysler convertible to follow? 38 javsfiites Teacher..........................Miss Fisher High School..............Bethel High School College..............University of Connecticut Color ................................... Blue Actor............................John Wayne Actress..........................Jane Russell Book.................................. Forever Amber” Record........................... Tiger Rag Season ................................ Summer Author...................... Edgar Allen Poe Flower................................... Rose Ballad..................... Because of You” Singer...........................Johnny Ray Orchestra..................................Guy Lombardo Pastime Candy Food Radio Program Television Program Class Movie Sport Drink Popular Song 'W Night Spot Cigarette Political Party Ljyfiica iSenio i (jin and Boy GIRL Hair............................. Janet Galm Byes..........................Mary Beth Carroll Eyelashes.............................Mary Beth Carroll Nose....................................Eleanor Webb Lips .......................... Eleanor Webb Teeth ........................ Nancy Johnson Shoulders.................................Janet Galm Waist.........................Clarice Shanley Hips.......................... Bianca Seifert Legs ......................... Nancy Johnson Character.....................Barbara Price Disposition...........................Mary Beth Carroll Personality ................. Mary Beth Carroll Sex Appeal....................Clarice Shanley BOY Chest.........................Charles Elsesser Hair...............................E on Shail Byes..........................Richard West Nose..........................Louis Vanzini Lips ......................... Richard Melvin Teeth.........................Richard West Eyelashes..............................Robert Grumman Physique...............................Robert Grumman Sex Appeal............................Richard Melvin Personality................... Richard West Character .................... Louis Vanzini Disposition..............................Pete Kehoe 39 The time has come to say adieu From the Class of Fifty-Two; But before we go away. Let us have a resume Of the group who made our class, ’Bout the finest one to pass. Eddy Joe Gallagher, small and a fighter, Albert J. Trimpert, taller and lighter, Halfback Rich Erhardt, star of one game, And then a bad knee stopped him from fame. Chuvala and Fesh are both very quiet; While Bruno and Eckert both ought to try it. Eleanor Webb and Carol A. Beal Were seen together quite a great deal; Janet and Mary had dates by the dozens, From freshmen to seniors, and even their cousins. Wit, Bob, and Charlie, three bachelors true — Along came Miss Johnson, and now there’s just two; Our boy Peter Kehoe, tall, thin, and lean; His buddy, Dick Melvin, whose color is green; Rubino, Maiga, Stathes, and Ellis, Four bright flowers on our senior trellis. Helen would play her big cello for fun, While young Smart Barry kept girls on the run; Clarice was head of our high school papers, While Morey and Stelzel were out cutting capers. Baseball’s a game many seniors did play, And here is the way they played it one day. Zelensky was catching, with Taylor on first, Grumman was pitching and dying of thirst. Dance got up and hit a fly ball; It was out of the park and over the wall. Paige was umpin' and calling strikes passes, Seems as if Willie forgot to wear glasses. The boys didn't take all the honors in sports, ’Cause we had some girls who played games of all sorts; Take Peggy, and Barbara, and June, who played ball From winter, to spring, to summer and fall. Now in our class we had quite a fancy, Two girls named Jennings, Shirley and Nancy; Next we had Roachie, tall and good-looking, Then Chicky Rubley, who was quite good at cooking; Also Dick Hebert, who at Math was terrific, And Fallenbeck, who was very pacific. Our Prexy was Louie, a really great guy, Who worked for the class to do or to die. Joan Mirabito, small and petite, And cute Barbara Price, height just five feet. A kid who said little but helped out a lot Was Mr. Don Shail, whose nickname was Quat. Mrozinski and Clement — those fellas were dandy — While Johnny cleaned up, Louie bought candy. Bianka had plans for her boy in the service, While Miss Mary Klein was engaged and nervous. But now to our teacher — here's what we wish her — Health, wealth, and joy to Miss Margaret C. Fisher. —Robert Hodgson. CLASS SONG We've had our Minstrel, dances, play, Picnics, parties and proms so gay. We’ve seen successes, failures too, We've done all this B.H.S. in you; And as our parting time draws near, We try so hard to hold back that tear; The curtain falls, we bid adieu, Bethel High we’re leaving you. Words and Music by Annamarie Stathes. 40 VOTE GIRL BOY CL ass MOST — Popular....................................Mary Beth Carroll Richard West Original...................................Barbara Price Robert Hodgson Ambitious..................................Barbara Price Richard West Dramatic...................................Nancy Johnson Robert Hodgson Bashful....................................Joan Mirabito Robert Grumman Dignified..................................AnnaMarie Stathes Albert Trimpert Thoughtful.................................Barbara Price Louis Vanzini Studious...................................Barbara Price Albert Trimpert Masculine.................................. Robert Grumman Feminine...................................Mary Beth Carroll Dependable.................................Mary Beth Carroll Richard West Athletic...................................Peggy Sullivan Edward Gallagher Musical....................................JoanRubley John Clement Romantic ..................................Janet Galm Richard Melvin Comical....................................Eleanor Ellis Robert Hodgson Likely to Succeed..........................Barbara Price Richard West Poetical...................................AnnaMarie Stathes Robert Hodgson Artistic...................................Peggy Sullivan Richard Erhardt Talkative...................................Clarice Shanley Bruno Goldschmidt BEST — Sport........................................June Dunleavy Richard Erhardt Dressed.....................................Janet Galm Louis Vanzini Dancer.......................................Eleanor Ellis Don Taylor Natured......................................Joan Rubley Pete Kehoe Drag with Faculty............................Nancy Johnson Richard West Driver.......................................Mary Beth Carroll Don Roach 42 VOTE BIGGEST — Line................. Tease................ Flirt................ Giggler.............. Grind................ Show Off............. EST’S — Quietest............. Cutest............... Prettiest............ Handsomest........... Hardest to Rattle.... Easiest to Rattle.... Greatest Night Hawk.. CLASS — Baby................. Hustler.............. Typical.............. Woman Hater.......... Man Hater............ First to be Married.. Gossip............... MISCELLANEOUS — Detention Champion... Tardiness Champion... Book Worm............ Worst Drag with Faculty Worst Driver......... GIRL Janet Galm Eleanor Ellis Janet Galm .Jeanne Stelzel Nancy Johnson Clarice Shanley .Joan Mirabito .Mary Beth Carroll .Janet Galm Barbara Price .Clarice Shanley .Clarice Shanley . Helen Rapp . Mary Beth Carroll .Joan Rubley Joan Mirabito .Mary Klein .Class of ’52 .Clarice Shanley .Eleanor Ellis Barbara Price .Clarice Shanley .Clarice Shanley BOY Bruno Goldschmidt Robert Hodgson Richard Melvin Robert Hodgson Bruno Goldschmidt Richard Melvin Robert Grumman Robert Grumman Richard Erhardt Pete Kehoe Bruno Goldschmidt Richard Melvin Bruno Goldschmidt Richard West Richard West Robert Grumman Don Roach Class of ’52 Pete Kehoe Richard Melvin Bruno Goldschmidt Bruno Goldschmidt Bruno Goldschmidt 43 Oufi y),'n suvttfsmrf 0 During the course of our Junior year, the Class of '52 published two issues of the school paper. We called our publications the Junior Recorder. Much hard work and time was spent to make both our Christmas issue and our Easter issue the best papers to appear in Bethel High. Under the able supervision of Mrs. Stokes, our Junior class advisor, our class made quite a profit from the sale of the papers. 55 junioriJ During the year of 1951, the Class of 1952 presented its Junior Minstrel. It proved to be another successful event of the class. Much credit and appreciation goes to Mrs. Stokes, our director. Our thanks also goes to Mrs. Helen McGrath Payant, music director. The black-faced endmen, with southern accents, gave us many laughs throughout the show. They consisted of: Clarice Shanley, Janet Galm, Robert Hodgson, William Paige, Edward Gallagher, and John Clement. Specialties, which were well received by the audience, were done by Eleanor Ellis, Joan Rubley, Helen Rapp, Richard Melvin, Richard West, Charles Elsesser and Donald Taylor. Our able Interlocutor was Louis Vanzini. 56 Senio i Play The Senior Play, a three-act comedy, written by Charles Burdette, was presented November 16, 1951 to an enthusiastic audience. The dialogue of Foot-Loose” was clever, witty, and humorous; and the situations, around which the Early family revolved are typical of those found in some families today. The Seniors are thankful to Miss Fisher for her untiring effort and patience in making our play a success. The cast included: Clarice Shanley, Louis Vanzini, Eleanor Ellis, Nancy Johnson, Robert Hodgson, Albert Trimpert, Joan Rubley, Richard West, Janet Galm, Helen Rapp, Charles Elsesser, Edward Gallagher, Bianka Seifert, and Don Taylor. We also want to thank Barbara Price, for her wonderful job as Stage Manager and the outstanding back stage work of Mary Beth Carroll, Carol Beal, Barbara Blauvelt, Donald Roach, Richard Melvin, Stuart Barry, Bruno Goldschmidt, Rosemarie Rubino, and Eleanor Webb. 58 CONGRATULATIONS TO: Barbara Blauvelt, Mary Beth Carroll, Janet Galm, Nancy Johnson, Barbara Price, Bianka Seifert, Margaret Sullivan. President......................Richard West Secretary.................Mary Beth Carroll Vice-President.................Joan Rubley Treasurer..................Marion Zuzalock Miss Jennie V. Carroll.......Faculty Advisor 60 Bruno Goldschmidt, Richard West, Marianne Voulgaris, Patricia Durgy, Elaine Coughlin, Duncan Miller, Anne Miller. Mr. David B. Morgan...................Advisor Class ej 953 President...... Vice-President ..........Joan Albert Secretary Angeline Belardinelli Treasurer Marion Zuzalock ..Mary Principe 61 Class g President....................Peter Ranis Secretary..................Joseph Kilcran Vice-President............Philip Munday Treasurer...................David Taylor Mr. David B. Morgan..............Advisor Class a) 955 62 President...... Vice-President Robert Rubinow Secretary Anne Lee Miller Treasurer Cephus Rogers .... Robert Fesh Pftojectofts President............Bruno Goldschmidt Secretary and Treasurer..Kenneth Thompson Vice-President............Larry Chesto Mr. Emery Chickering...........Advisor President Secretary Charlotte Banks ..Anne Shanley Treasurer.............. Miss Antrinett Roach Marie Moses .....Advisor 63 Miss Antrinett Roach.........Advisor President.........................Barbara Price Secretary........................Nancy Johnson Vice-President.................Robert Hodgson Treasurer.......................Bianka Seifert Mr. David B. Morgan............Faculty Advisor 64 £ flouts at B.fl.S. Joan Rubley '52 Captain, Janet Galm '52, Nancy Johnson '52, Eleanor Ellis '52, Marion Zuzalock 53, Joan Albert '53, Jean Rossi ’53, Joan Parsons '53, Betty Ferry '54. Miss Ellin All work.............Vacuity Advisor Jn yfjijifteciation It is not only because they have made better athletes of many of us but also because of their tireless efforts to make better citizens of all of us that we wish to thank Mr. Sehulster, Mr. MacDonald, Mrs. Boice and Miss Allwork. 65 ssiial This year’s football squad of twenty-three men had only four experienced players left from last year, one of whom was a varsity man. They were Bill McKay, halfback, Tom Bergstrom, right end, A1 Trimpert who booted them over for the extra points and Eddie Joe Gallagher, the varsity man and this year's quarterback and captain. Four seniors were on the varsity squad, none of whom had any previous experience. They were Russ Dance, center, Richard Erhardt, halfback, who injured his knee in the first game and was out for the remainder of the season. Charlie Elsesser our speedy halfback, and Bob Hodgson, left end, are the other two seniors. The first contest saw a green but game Bethel squad take on the powerful New Milford six. The Bethel lads fought gamely and almost had an upset when in the last fourteen seconds of play New Milford scored and the final score was 28-25. After this heart-breaker Bethel took on the rough, tough Regional High team, and again after a bitter struggle we tasted defeat at 27-21. Bethel then traveled to Guilford some sixy-five miles away. Here they were trounced 32-12. Finally came the day when the Wildcats broke into the win column with a 35-12 rout of the Ridgefield team. This was the first time in three years Bethel had beaten the Millionaires. The second game with New Milford wound up in a forfeit win for Bethel 1-0, since New Milford failed to supply referees for the game. This being the final game of high school ball for the four Seniors, they were really peppd up. Bethel had a field day whipping the Ridgefield team to the tune of 39-13. 66 The basketeers of Bethel High School went all out this year, with greafspirit and plenty of support, to win the Southern half of the Housatonic Valley League Championship. The record for the league season was eight wins and two losses. The season record over all was eleven wins and seven losses. The two league losses came on foreign courts. At home Bethel was unbeaten. Bethel travelled to Woodbury to meet Thomaston in the play-off game for the Housatonic Valley League Championship. The final score was 70 to 52 in favor of Thomaston. After a very shaky first quarter Bethel outscored Thomaston, but not enough to overcome the big lead. Because of its fine record Bethel entered the state tournament. Here they were beaten in the first round by Farmington. This game was very much like the play-off game. Bethel got off to a slow start but ended up playing even at the half. The score was 61 to 51 in favor of Farmington. The team was led by captain Kehoe and flanked by five seniors, who are: Richard Melvin, who was Bethel's leading scorer, Robert Grumman, Mike Zelensky, Don Roach and Russ Dance. The team was managed by Phil Munday and Jim Staib. The scorekeeper was Bruno Goldschmidt. 68 The cross country team, under the direction of Coach John R. MacDonald, had an unusually light schedule, meeting only Darien High School in dual competition. The squad, composed of Freshmen and Sophomores, exhibited strong indications of future strength and success. Members are Robert Rubinow, Robert Denninger, Richard Fry, Robert Krokovich, David Taylor and Wayne George. 70 The 1951-52 girls’ basketball season had a good beginning by winning their first five games. In the primary game with Newtown, Bethel was victorious by a score of 24-18, but Newtown edged Bethel in a later encounter by a score of 25-23- The girls also dropped a game to Woodbury and ended up second in league standings. The Varsity consisted of Captain Peggy Sullivan, June Dunleavy, Barbara Blauvelt, Nancy Johnson, Charlotte Banks, Marianne Voulgaris, Liz Berloni, Helen Dunleavy, Helen Rapp and Eleanor Beiermann. The graduating members are Peggy Sullivan, Barbara Blauvelt, June Dunleavy, Nancy Johnson and Helen Rapp. The team was coached by Mrs. Charles Boice and managed by Barbara Price with Jo Ann Conklin as assistant manager. 71 The girls are looking forward to a successful year. They began the season by thrashing Woodbury by a score of 14-7. Members of the team are June Dunleavy, Captain; Barbara Blauvelt, Peggy Sullivan, Helen Dunleavy, Eleanor Beiermann, Joan Parsons, Charlotte Banks, Marianne Voulgaris, Elizabeth Berloni, Rita Arruda, Elaine Coughlin, Judy Walsh, Eleanor Schlemmer, Eliza- beth Gustafson, and Pat Miller. The team manager is Marjorie Bolz and Pat Chuvala is assistant manager. Through graduation, the team will lose Barbara Blauvelt, June Dunleavy, and Peggy Sullivan. SCHEDULE May 1 — Woodbury at Bethel May 13 — Bethel at Woodbury May 6 — New Milford at Bethel May 23 — Bethel at New Milford May 9 — Newtown at Bethel May 27 — Bethel at Newtown 72 Basela As the spring baseball season rolled around seven veterans of the previous year's varsity squad reported for opening day practice, along with four Jayvee players and four green players. Several prospects were required to quit because of conflicting jobs. The veteran players from last year's squad are: Richard Erhardt, third base and pitcher; Don Taylor, first base; Charles Elsesser, center field; Bob Grumman, our pitching hopeful; Ted Taylor, shortstop and Russ Dance left field. Filling in last year's open seats will be, Bill McKay, Richard Hodgson, Jim Leonard, Bob Krokovitch and Kenny Bigham. Here’s hoping the squad comes out on top this season. SCHEDULE Ridgefield April 10 away Newtown Watertown Woodbury Thomaston April 18 away Morris Woodbury April 25 home Abbott Tech Morris April 29 away New Milford Abbott Tech Newtown New Milford Watertown 73 This year's track team is made up of fourteen students. Of the fourteen, six are seniors. They are Co-Captain Louis Vanzini and Ed Gallagher. Ed is a letterman along with A1 Trimpert and Dick Hebert. The other two are Don Shail and Don Roach. The speedsters of Bethel High went to the State indoor meet at New Haven, where in Class C competition they came in fourth out of nine schools. 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INCORPORATED EXCAVATING and GRADING NEWTOWN, CONN. 88 ? f Compliments of THE FEDERAL FUR CO., Inc. DANBURY, CONN. Compliments of FUR WOOL MILLS, Inc DANBURY, CONN. 89 Compliments of SAVINGS BANK OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONN. Compliments of FEINSON'S MEN'S BOYS' STORE On the Corner of Main and White Street Danbury, Conn. Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1952 MARKOFF'S BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of UNION SAVINGS BANK OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONN. Compliments of JEROME'S 5 AND 10 STORE BETHEL, CONN. BETHEL FRUIT VEGETABLE MARKET, Inc. MEATS — FISH — GROCERIES TABLE DELICACIES Home of Fine Foods — Delivery Service— Telephone 8-3547 170 Greenwood Avenue Bethel, Conn. 90 Compliments of WILLIAM J. HANNAN -«sffr- MULLANEY'S TOY WONDERLAND The Best in Toys for Boys and Girls From Babies to the Teen-agers BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of BETHEL SHOE STORE Established 1920 BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of PENNEY'S THE FAMOUS TAILOR SHOP Operated by Vincent Douspos CLEANERS and DYERS Free Delivery Service Phone 8-6567 182 Greenwood Avenue Bethel, Conn. Best Wishes From THE BETHEL LAUNDERETTE 91 Compliments of JOHN'S BARBER SHOP AND BETHEL BEAUTY SHOP Compliments of SARA'S BEAUTY SHOP BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of BETHEL HARDWARE ELECTRIC CO. BETHEL, CONN. FOR FINE FURNITURE IN DANBURY It’s HENRY DICK SON Compliments of THE BETHEL NATIONAL BANK -efla- 130 GREENWOOD AVENUE BETHEL, CONN. 92 ? $ Compliments of DANBURY NATIONAL BANK DANBURY, CONN. Compliments of HOTEL GREEN Charles Wynn, Pres. HOME-OWNED — HOME-OPERATED DANBURY, CONN. HENNESSEY'S MARKET MEATS and GROCERIES BEER — WINE — LIQUOR — Free Delivery— Phone 3-3471 72 GRASSY PLAIN STREET THE BARDEN CORPORATION DANBURY, CONN. ANDY'S AUTO COACH WORKS, Inc. COMPLETE BODY and FENDER WORK Bear Frame and Wheel-Alignment Service Phone 8-5641 27 Main Street Danbury, Conn. THE VICTORY CORPORATION DANBURY, CONN. 93 Best Wishes From Zke 'Doughboy Compliments Compliments of of MYRON BEAL SPERRY PRODUCTS, Inc. 94 ! DUNLEAVY'S DAIRY § HOMOGENIZED VITAMIN D MILK | PASTEURIZED MILK and CREAM £ Prompt and Courteous Service” Telephone 8-0349 BETHEL, CONN. THE HEYMAN HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE —PAINTS —PLUMBING POWER TOOLS—BARN and POULTRY EQUIPMENT Telephone 8-2608 40 White Street Danbury, Conn. Compliments of ELM SERVICE STATION 54 Elm Street Danbury, Conn. NERO'S PAINT and WALLPAPER STORE Houseware and Glass Gutters — Leaders — Roofing 26 Elm Street Danbury, Conn. STONY HILL INN A. J. Rubino, Mgr. — Specialties — STEAKS, CHOPS, SEA FOOD CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS and BEER Cocktail Lounge and Bar Telephone 8-9848 Stony Hill, Route 6 Bethel, Conn. Compliments of BETHEL COMMUNITY FOODS INCORPORATED 120 Greenwood Avenue Bethel, Conn. 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