Bethel High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Bethel, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1954 volume:

rm ■ yr ; !i!n!i!l!iM!!i! t _ [.ismst 9 une igjJf i(bethel ch(igh School (Bethel, Connecticut VoL ume g edication We shall always remember and admire her for her willingness to be able to serve a friend, and being noble enough to conceal it. Surely her cup overflows with kindness. The present is the beginning of our existence. The future life will be its continu- ation, and our station there we must earn for ourselves. This, then is my message to you; for every true niche you fill in life, you and none other must earn. Therefore, as every happiness, every sadness has its place in your life, it is you who must adjust your- self to such conditions over which you have no direct control. So, to the Class of 1954 — each and every individual — I wish for you such intelligence, judgment, and direction as will give you the maximum of good, of happiness, and of success. 4 To the Members of the Class of Fifty-Four Your education at Bethel High School has not been complete unless it has made you aware of the fact that your education is never complete and unless it has inspired you to go on learning. As the years progress, may each one of you continue to grow in wisdom and moral stature; and may each of you, with God's guidance, find the way to serve mankind most effectively. Sincerely, Ralph M. T. Johnson Superintendent of Schools I congratulate you who are graduating from high school this year. As you enter higher education or vocation, may you do so with seriousness of purpose. You may find your career difficult and discouraging at first. However, by applying the underlying prin- ciples you have been taught during the past four years in Bethel High School, and by keeping faith with God, I am sure you can achieve success. May success be yours all through the years. 6 Charles L. Boice MRS. ALBERT STOKES Business MISS JENNIE V. CARROLL English, Social Studies MR. JOHN R. MacDONALD English, Latin 5Fr, otn Here's to our faculty who had a smile for every joy, a tear for every sorrow, a consolation for every grief, an excuse for every fault, a prayer for every misfortune, an encouragement for every hope. MR. RODGER A. GENTILE Business MISS JOANNE PERRIN Home Economics MR. DANIEL P. DATO English, French MISS MARGARET C. FISHER Science, Mathematics MR. ARNOLD BLUM Social Studies MISS ANTRINETTE ROACH Music Supervisor MR. EDWARD J. ODEA Science, Mathematics MR. FRANK SEHULSTER Physical Education Driver Training MRS. CHARLES L. BOICE Physical Education MISS ANNE WERELIUS English, Mathematics MR. EMERY CHICKERING Science, Shop Charlotte Banks Gail Mortensen Joseph Kilcran . JJearboo k Staff ........ Co-Editor ....... Co-Editor Business Manager Charlotte Banks Gail Mortensen Joseph Kilcran Co-Editor Co-Editor Business Manager ART Brunhilde Wichman, Chairman Joseph Kilcran Irene Richard David Stanley BUSINESS STAFF Joseph Kilcran, Chairman Wayne Albert Philip Munday Robert Krokovich Rosemary Melvin Rita Arruda Robert Bruce Peter Ranis Benjamin Bowdy CLASS HISTORY Hilda Mannion, Chairman Eva Klein JoAnne Conklin Sherry Popke Ruth Joynes CLASS IF'S Nancy Jacobsen, Chairman Wayne Albert Sandra Ferry Arlene Foster Gloria Ceccorulli Marjorie Bolz Joan Helgert Richard Hodgson CLASS PROPHECY Joan Helgert, Chairman Betty Joy Nelson Judy Walsh Louise Dance Charlie Murphy CLASS WILL Doris Dobelstein, Chairman Joseph Falis Helen Bielaczyc Robert Bartram JoAnne Conklin Bette Ann Sohayda Ethel Taylor SPORTS Rita Arruda, Chairman Peter Ranis Patricia Chuvala Robert Krokovich SNAPSHOTS Elizabeth Berloni, Chairman Kenneth Bigham Philip Munday Elaine Coughlin Patricia Chuvala Robert Bruce SONG AND POEM Robert Bruce, Chairman Doris Dobelstein Joseph Falis Helen Bielaczyc WRITE-UPS Rosemary Melvin, Chairman Gloria Ceccorulli Eva Klein Elizabeth Berloni Robert Krokovich Peter Ranis Mary Ferreri Marianne Voulgaris Marjorie Bolz Hilda Mannion Irene Richard Charles Murphy Elizabeth Ferry Elaine Coughlin Joseph Davey HOROSCOPE Mary Ferreri, Chairman Marianne Voulgaris Sherry Popke Ingeborg Gutshe James O'Hara James Leonard Bette Ann Sohayda CLASS ELECTIONS Elaine Coughlin David Taylor TYPISTS Senior Office Practice Class 11 eu oft Leers Gloria Ceccorulli Peter Ranis ...... Joseph Kilcran David Taylor President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer WAYNE H. ALBERT Wayne” I will scatter myself among the girls as I go. Junior Minstrel; Junior Journal; Junior Prom; Senior Play; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Yearbook Staff; Senior Prom; Student Council; Football Manager. Can always be depended upon — a great game hunter — girls” is his game — personality plus — a winning smile — Maybe I can get the Ford. ROSE LOUISE MARIE ANNONI Rosey” For she is just the quiet type. Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 1, 2; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Yearbook. Always willing to help out — has many secret love affairs — pleasant smile — a friend to everyone. RITA ANN ARRUDA Rete” And the lady shall speak her mind freely.” Glee Club 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Softball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Junior Journal; Endman — Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Senior Play; Yearbook; Operetta; Delegate at Forum. What a trouper, remember her feet in the Junior Minstrel? Wears her wings proudly. Has anybody got a cigarette?” Goor sport, swell personality. 14 CHARLOTTE ELAINE BANKS Char Happiness is my business. Dramatic Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3 (president 2, 3); Junior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Junior Paper; Se- nior Play; Senior Prom; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Conn All State; Forum Delegate; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Yearbook (co-editor)'. A second Babe Dickerson — watch those eyes roll — always ready for a good joke — beauty plus brains — greatest co-editor ever — P.K.S.'s pride and joy. ROBERT M. BARTRAM Bart” If you say nothing, no one will repeat it. Yearbook Staff; Library; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Senior Prom. Extremely quiet — keeps to himself — never misses a homework assignment — a First National employee. ELIZABETH JEAN BERLONI Liz” Why should the devil have all the good limes. Glee Club 1; Dramatic Club 1; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Cheerleading 3, 4; Yearbook; Senior Prom; Senior Play; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Operetta 1; Class Treasurer 1; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Journal, Nurses Club. Has the gift of gab — Meet you at the Dough- boy,” — Did you hear what happened to me,” — smart dresser — terrific basketball player. 15 HELEN BIELACZYC Helen” Slow but sure. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Journal; Junior Minstrel, Senior Play; Dramatic Club 1; Yearbook Staff; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Conn All State. A true member of the Glee Club — real quiet about the love affairs; can't wait for the operetta — I have a date with Billy tonight.” KENNETH BIGHAM J‘g” 7 love to meditate on anything but books. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1; Junior Minstrel; Senior Play; Yearbook; Basketball (captain) 4. Always on the run — for girls that is — another Ted Williams — can't understand why his marks aren’t as good as he thinks they should be — You wouldn’t dare — would you?” MARJORIE RUTH BOI.Z Margie” Efficient and thorough in every small thing. Assistant Manager Softball 1; Manager Softball 2; Stu- dent Council 2; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Senior Play; Yearbook; F.N.A. Has a real interest in the air-force — Oh, those red knee socks! — Knows how to dress well. — Loves Scotch plaids. — Hair of gold, eyes of blue. (t 16 BENJAMIN JAMES BOWDY Ben” Sleep, the universal vanquish.” Track 1; Football 1, 2, 3, (captain )4; Junior Journal; Junior Minstrel; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Yearbook. Dark 'n handsome — loves football — finds it hard to get up in the morning — discovered school was better than work. ROBERT J. BRUCE Bob Run for the hills, the shovel broke. Dramatic Club 1, 2; Senior Play; Baseball; Operetta; Boys' Softball; Senior Play. Did you hear the one about — ?” Remember Paw Belsnickle? Mr. Dato's problem child. A second Jackie Gleason. GLORIA ELIZABETH CECCORULLI Chick” Busy here, busy there, To find her quiet is something rare. Glee Club 1, 3, (secretary) 3; Vice President, Fresh- man Year; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Class Pres- ident 3, 4; Vice President of Student Council 4; Junior Journal; Operetta 3; Senior Play; Yearbook; Music Appreciation; President Nurses’ Club 4; Forum Dele- gate; Senior Prom; Representative to Girls State. A tiny package of dynamite — terrific class presi- dent — crazy about yellow — Is it because of Mac? Uncontrollable laugh — and how she put the song over in the Junior Minstrel. 17 LARRY CHESTO Gitch” It’s no sin to look at a girl.” Projectors Club; Junior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Senior Prom; Yearbook; Junior Journal. Mitch’s righthand man — never in class — always behind the projector — silent and reserved — Einstein's competitor. H. PATRICIA CHUVALA Pat” To eat is human; to digest, divine. Glee Club 1, 2; Dramatic Club; Softball Mgr. 3; Bas- ketball Mgr. 4; Junior Journal; Yearbook Staff; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Senior Play; Junior Minstrel; Operetta; F.N.A. Hapy-go-lucky — loves to eat — one of our future nurses — slightly unpredictable — bubbles over with school spirit — Boy can she murder a hot-dog! JO ANNE LOUISE CONKLIN Jo” Little, but oh my — ! Glee Club 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Yearbook Staff; Student Librarian 2, 3, 4; Music Appreciation 1, 2; Junior Journal; Basketball Mgr. 2, 3; Junior Minstrel; Senior Play; Junior Prom; Senior Prom. Life is wonderful and so is Ronny — always seen in the convertible — spontaneous smile and sincerity that satisfies. f 18 ELAINE DARCAS COUGHLIN Hoppy I’ll speak in a monstrous little voice. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook; Glee Club 1; Junior Minstrel; Library 1, 2; Junior Prom; Senior Play; Soft- ball 1, 2; Junior Journal; Operetta 1; Dramatic Club 1; Senior Prom. Lover of horses — basketball guard — cute button nose — sharp dresser. LOUISE M. DANCE Lou” Chaser of the opposite sex.” Glee Club 2; Junior Minstrel; Senior Play; Yearbook Staff. Frequent visitor of Mr. Boice — speaks her mind — constant trio . . . Corrinne, Louise and Judy — pride and joy of Jerome's — loves to talk. JOSEPH B. DAVEY Jay” Men of few words are the best.” Football 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Minstrel; Junior Paper; Junior Prom; Senior Prom. The silent type — looks on the sunny side of life — if there's a game, he is in it — no cares — no worries. 19 PRESLEY F. DcFORD Pres” If silence were gold, he'd be a millionaire. Track 1; Basketball 1; Baseball 1. Addition to the class this year — very quiet pleasing smile — always seen with Gitch. DORIS I. DOBELSTEIN Dribble” A cute grin, a delicious blush. Glee Club 2; Junior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Junior Paper; Senior Prom; Senior Play; Yearbook Staff. Innocent as an unlighted firecracker — star of the Senior Play — keeps the girls’ gym class in stitches — tall and slim. JOSEPH J. FALIS Joe Never tired, never blue, he’s a friend forever true.” Danbury High 1, 2, 3; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Base- ball; Football. Quite a driver — quite a car — friendly — favor- ite subject . . . cars — always seen with Gitch” — newcomer from D.H.S. 20 MARY ELECTRA FERRERI Letty Expressive brown eyes that can say volumes. Library 2, 3, 4; Junior Journal; Senior Play; Junior Minstrel; Yearbook; Junior Prom; Senior Prom. Jet black hair — beautiful clothes — a mind of her own — efficient librarian — real hot temper. ELIZABETH ANN FERRY Bett The only way to have a friend is to be a friend.’’ Junior Journal; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Year- book Staff; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Cheerleading 2, 3, (captain) 4. P,eppy captain of our cheerleaders — what is this thing called love? — sincere and always smiling — like my Italian haircut?” SANDRA CAROL FERRY Sandy” Quiet at first, but look again!’ Yearbook Staff; Junior Journal; Junior Minstrel; Ju- nior Prom; Future Nurses of America; Glee Club 1, 2; Senior Prom; Dramatic Club 1; Operetta 1. Future ambition ... to attend the University of Bridgeport — sweet disposition — usually quiet — likes to play the piano — nice smile. 21 DOROTHY ARLENE FOSTER Ar” Give a smile always. Junior Paper; Yearbook; Glee Club 1, 2; Senior Play; Nurses' Club; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Operetta; Dramatic Club 1. Always in a good mood — giggles all the time — loves to gab — future nurse — waiting for the right fellow to come along. INGEBORG M. GUTSCHE Inge” Size doesn’t signify value.” Yearbook Staff; D.H.S. 1, 2, 3; Senior Prom; Senior Play. Quiet — doesn't like to do homework — partial to the Army — cute and petite — forever writing letters. JOAN MARIE HELGERT Joanie” A happy-go-lucky young lady is she.” Glee Club 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1; Junior Paper; Junior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Yearbook Staff; Operetta. Wonderful sport . . . generous — quiet until you get to know her — look for Bette Ann and you'll find Joan — good for a laugh anytime. 22 RICHARD HODGSON Dick” What can’t be cured must be endured. Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama- tic Club 1; Cross Country 1; Football 1. Why teachers are gray — mischievous — had to get rid of his red convertible — it clashed with his hair — Miss Fisher’s pet peeve. NANCY L. JACOBSEN T Talks to all the boys, but remains true to one!’ Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Junior Journal; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Senior Play. Ambitious worker — can’t wait for those wedding bells — loves to hear a good joke — nice smile — Harold and I — OH!” RUTH JOYNES Ruthie” Quiet but nice. Senior Prom. Newcomer to B.H.S. this year — hails from New- town — big brown eyes — speaks her mind freely. 23 JOSEPH FRANCIS P. KILCRAN Jtie All great men are dying, I’m not feeling so well myself.” Dramatic Club 1, 2; Operetta 2; Yearbook Business Mgr.; Junior Minstrel; Senior Play; Junior Prom; Junior Journal; Baseball Mgr. 2; First Hi-Life” Editor; Class Secretary 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of Student Council 4; Senior Prom; Librarian 4. Master artist — boy, can he laugh — best of the baton twirlers — has more medals than he can count — forever composing poems in English class. EVA MAE KLEIN Clay” It’s nice to be natural, when you’re naturally nice.” Softball 1; Basketball 2; Cheerleading 3; Junior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Junior Journal; Senior Prom; Senior Play; Yearbook. Nice disposition — excellent company — I got a good joke to tell you ... — Boy, these teachers get me! ” ROBERT W. KROKOVICH Krock Always hot-rodding in the green hornet. Cross Country 1; (captain) 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Junior Minstrel; Junior Journal; Senior Play; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Projector's Club; Yearbook. Mr. MacDonald’s pet — pride of the track team — a friend to everyone — happy-go-lucky —always ready with an answer in class. 24 JAMES B. LEONARD, JR. Jim Why worry, I don’t.” Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Ju- nior Minstrel; Junior Journal; Senior Prom. Neat dresser — likes figures . . . note the mathe- matical type — strictly a Dodger fan — tall dark and terrific. HILDA MARIE MANNION Hilda” Talking is my speciality. Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Junior Prom; Junior Jour- nal; Junior Minstrel; Senior Play; Yearbook Staff. Full of fun — sweet but devilish — have you heard the latest? — very likable — reddish hair. X ROSEMARY MELVIN Mo” The girl that goes for everything in a hig way. Glee Club 1; Dramatic Club 1; Junior Minstrel; Ju- nior Prom; Junior Journal; Yearbook; Cheerleader 3, 4; Operetta 1; Nurses’ Club; Senior Prom; Intramural Basketball. Mischief dwells within a sparkling personality — the better half of that famous steady — everybody’s pal — Anybody hear any good jokes?” 25 GAIL H. MORTENSEN Mickey” Flirting personality.” Glee Club 2, 3; Junior Minstrel, Junior Paper; Junior Prom; Basketball 4; Senior Dance; Operetta 2, (vice president) 3; Yearbook Co-editor; Senior Prom. Excellent co-editor — conscientious student — Got a letter from Buddy today” — loves to flirt — everyone’s friend. PHILIP MUNDAY Ollie” That’s as well said as if I said it myself.” Junior Minstrel; Junion Prom; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Junior Journal. Future engineer — mathematical genius — No trouble starting the Ford on these cold mornings — loves to make trouble. CHARLES CHRISTIAN MURPHY Murph” Now, now, don’t get hasty.” Football 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Senior Play; Junior Min- strel; Yearbook Staff; Junior Prom; Junior Journal; Senior Prom. A cool-neat dresser — catching laugh ... I'll ask my mother” —a real comic — has an interest in the girl’s varsity basketball team — his specialty . . . English 4A outlines. 26 BETTY JOY NELSON Bet She’s as sweet as she ts tiny.” Glee Club; Junior Prom; Junior Journal; Senior Play; Junior Minstrel; Basketball 1, 2; Yearbook Staff; Se- nior Prom. Small, cute blond — rather listen than talk — always can be found helping Maria — Drum Corps enthusiast. JAMES EDWARD O'HARA Jim” The devilish schemer with a mind full of girls.” Junior Prom; Junior Journal; Senior Play; Junior Minstrel; Yearbook Staff; Senior Prom. An established woodsman — Got myself a nice mink” —infrequent visitor to the halls of B.H.S. — neat dresser — well mannered. SHERRY LOUISE POPKE Popcorn” Why is it the teachers just can’t agree with me!’ Senior Play; Senior Prom; Yearbook Staff; Junior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Junior Journal; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club; Operetta 2, 3. Wears a diamond on her left hand — Want to hear a good joke?” — Carl was late this morning,” — a comedian in her own way. 27 PETER RANIS Pete” A good character shines by its own light. Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Junior Journal; Yearbook; WLAD Reporter; Forum; Base- ball 1; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Cross-Country 3; Track 2, 3,4, (captain); President of Student Council 4; Treas- urer of Student Council 3; President of Class 2; Vice President of Class 4. A basketball whiz — everybody’s friend — home- work every night — terrific Student Council Presi- dent — enjoys a good laugh. IRENE R. RICHARD Rich” Generally speaking, she’s generally speaking.” Glee Club 1; Softball 1; Junior Journal; Junior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Senior Play; Yearbook Staff; Senior Prom; Operetta 1; Dramatic Club 3; F.N.A. Ardent basketball supporter — has real school spirit — swell personality — always ready to lend a Mnd — Boy! when she wants to laugh! BETTE ANN SOHAYDA Bet” Often seen but not heard. Glee Club 1, 2; Senior Play; Junior Prom; Junior Journal; Yearbook; Junior Minstrel; Senior Prom. Tall and willowy — neat dresser — partial to black — very quiet and easy going — enjoys people. 28 DAVID STANLEY Dave Take back those Boston beans. Senior Play; Senior Prom; Yearbook Staff; Forum. Newcomer this year — dark wavy hair — perfect gentleman — slick dresser — hails from Boston. EDWARD L. STROBINO Bunky” I did not care one straw.” Baseball Manager 1; Track Team 3, 4; Junior Prom; Junior Journal; Senior Play; Senior Prom. Good natured — Me and Pres” — a good sport — keeps to himself — Hey Red, come on will you?” —owns a beautiful new Olds”. DAVID G. TAYLOR, JR. Legs” A hunting enthusiast, who has to duck going through doorways.” Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Class Treas- urer 2, 3, 4; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Junior Journal; Yearbook; Senior Play; Senior Prom. Seems quiet, but — oh boy! — center on varsity basketball — tall, lean, and lanky — mum on love affairs. 29 ETHEL EVA TAYLOR T” I want to live life to its fullest.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Journal; Junior Prom; Year- book; Senior Prom; Senior Play; Softball 1; Basketball 1; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club; Intramural Basket- ball. Often seen in a red and black Lincoln — partial to dungarees — cute blond — loves to flirt. MARIANNE CHRISTY VOULGARIS Vougi Responds to any joke, even the most feeble one!’ Class President 1; Secretary Student Council 3; Junior Minstrel; Library 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff; Dramatic Club 2; Glee Club 1; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, (captain) 4; Operetta; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Junior Journal; Forum; Senior Play; Manager of Magazine Campaign 3, 4. Good humored — flash of the basketball court — Oh! ... that laugh — wonderful voice — crazy about Chevys. LAURIAN JANET WALSH Judy Anything but history, for history must be false. Junior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Junior Journal; Year- book; Senior Prom; Softball 1; Senior Play. Likes to argue — one never knows how to take her — naturally curly hair — full of fun — speaks her mind — loves the males. 30 BRUNHILDE LOTTI WICHMANN Lotti” Everything passes except what is well done. Yearbook; Senior Play; Senior Prom. Serious student; joined us in her junior year — Bartram's assistant in Physics lab — a future Rem- brant. SANDRA KIRK BLAUVELT She is worth knowing well. Married in the summer of '53 — our Junior Journal editor — was always ready to help out. CAROL EVANS MILLER A merry heart paves the way to merry living. Marriage hasn't changed her a bit — still happy-go-lucky and always ready for a laugh. ROBERT BELOT Quality is better than quantity.” Thinks work is better than school — cute blond — Mitchell's right- hand man. ROBERT DAVIS Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Left us in our Senior year to join the service — he was a friend to everyone and may God be with him all the way. 31 oem When life isn't up to par, and everything seems blue, We pick up Crossroads” and read it anew And find real happiness as we did before Recalling old memories of '54. There's Nancy and JoAnne, study hall pals While Hodgson and Albert chase after the gals. There's Bartram and Deford, our quiet lads, Voulgaris and Ferreri trying new fads. There's Ingie and Joe, Danbury's loss, Stanley and Joynes, who never seem cross. Those were our recruits, so very few But, let’s not forget the rest of the crew. Although Chesto's a mechanic supreme, We've got Betty Ferry, a cheerleading dream. While Lizzie Berloni, raves and rants. We've got some quiet ones, Annoni and Dance. There's Gloria — there's Pete, who really ranks But let’s not forget, wonderful Banks. There's Leonard and Bigham — oh, what a bluff! There's Lottie Wichman, who takes nobody’s guff. Krokovich and Murphy, always so loud While Davey and Munday act ever so proud. Dave and Ethel have the same last name While Mortensen plays a waiting game. Helen and Bette Ann, our milk bottle crew, Sandra and Arlene, who always help too, Margie and Elaine, our sophisticated lasses While Bruce and Irene cut up in classes. We've got Joe Kilcran, our baton twirling friend, While O'Hara is starting a crashup trend, Joan and Doris, pals staunch and true, You've left out Betty Joy, what’s the matter with you? There's Benny and Mo, a wonderful pair There's Judy, Bunk, and Sherry, all with a flare There's Hilda and Rita, oh, what a line! A buxom twosome: Chuvala and Klein. Well, this is our class, pretty good, too. The memories shine as only ours could do. And now. Best Wishes, nothing less Good Luck, '54, lots of success. —BOBBY BRUCE Bethel Hi’, we say goodbye; Now we gather side by side; Memories of four best years; Ever ringing in our ears. Mem’ries happy, mem’ries sad; Memories that make us glad: Bethel Hi', we say of thee, Ever loyal to you we’ll be.” We must leave friends staunch and true; But we’ll seek more friends anew. With a tear and with a sigh; As we are leaving Bethel Hi’. But to live these years again — Years that had so quick an end. But we ll stay forever true. Bethel Hi’, we will remain; Ever loyal to your name. TUNE: Bless This House by (May H. Brahe) —DORIS DOBE1.STEIN 33 What Would iH, appen 34 If Mr. MacDonald didn't have Mary in first period English class? If Mr. Gentile lost his detention book? If Mr. O'Dea wasn't liked by everyone? If Mr. Chickering lost his skis? If Mr. Blum lost his sense of humor? If Mr. Boice had taps on his shoes? If Mr. Dato couldn’t make love to his French class? If Mr. Sehulster had a driver training class that knew how to drive? If Miss Fisher wasn't so understanding? If Miss Carroll wasn't always doing something for the school and the students? If Miss Perrin couldn’t knit socks in study hall? If Miss Wereilus ever had a French dictionary? If Miss Roach could ever have a Senior Glee Club? If Mrs. Boice didn't coach girls’ basketball? If Mr. Lynch weren't so quiet? If Mr. Mitchell ever lost his cigars? If Mrs. Stokes weren’t so wonderful? If Wayne lost his technique? If Rose Annoni couldn’t ride with Miss Fisher? If Rita ever became a clown? If Charlotte ever stopped running? If Betty Ferry ever leaves Bethel? If Mary went out with a boy from B.H.S.? If Joe Falis wasn't so good-natured? If Liz couldn’t explode? If Margie had never met Freddy? If Bob Bartram had Wayne’s technique? If Kenny had a new car? If Benny got along with a certain teacher? If Bruce couldn’t have a stage? If Gloria didn’t have such a pleasing personality? If Larry Chesto were as good in Eng. as he is in Math.? If Pat Chuvala did have Roy Rogers? If JoAnne did have a car to fit her size? If Elaine grew up? If Louise Dance and Bob Bartram ever made a pair? If Bob Krokovich ever went steady? If Presley ever indulged in conversation? If Ethel lost her red cheeks? If Rosemary didn’t have her Benny? If Jimmy Leonard ever became a preacher? If Joan didn’t work for her lawyer? If Dickie had used the right shampoo? What about that Dickie? If Nancy wasn’t so much fun to be with? If Ed Strobino didn’t try to date every new girl? If Joe Kilcran had boys for friends instead of girls? If David Taylor didn’t try so hard? If Hilda lost her gift of gab? If Gail didn’t get a letter every day? If Phil didn’t try to be such a man? If a talent scout ever discovered Charly Murphy's voice? If Sherry couldn't drive her Cadillac? If everyone didn’t have a cold when Betty Joy walked into 5th period Problems class? If Pete stopped studying and noticed a girl? If Irene’s personality didn’t match her rosy complexion? If Betty Ann S. didn’t have a certain boy’s company on the forum bus? How about that, Jimmy? If David Stanley weren’t so dignified? If Marianne owned a Ford? If Judy didn’t have such whimsical ways? If Lottie W. ever put Rembrandt out of business? If Joe Davey could get out of his own way? If Jimmy O’Hara didn’t have such sharp wearing apparel? If Arlene had a bigger garage? If Ingie didn't have Sherry? If Sandra Ferry ever spoke so everyone could hear her? If Ruth Joynes hadn’t thrilled Ed Strobino? If Eva Klein wasn’t so sociable? If Helen B. didn’t take care of the milk bottles? Glass cHistorij History deals with events concerning persons, places, and things. For the sake of visualizing the narrative of the Class of ’54, I am going to take you on a tour of our school library, where the gallery of famous people will remind me of what four years at B.H.S. recorded in the Book of Time. May I remind you, as we move from group to group, that these were our leaders. Freshman year: Marianne Voulgaris, Pres.; Gloria Ceccorulli, V. Pres.; Elizabeth Ferry?, Treas.; Junior year: Gloria Cec- corulli, Pres.; Gail Mortensen, V. Pres.; David Taylor, Treas.; Junior year: Gloria Ceccorulli, Pres.; Gail Mortensen, V. Pres.; David Taylor, Treas.; Joseph Kilcran, Sec.; Senior year: Gloria Ceccorulli, Pres.; Peter Ranis, V. Pres.; David Taylor, Treas.; Joseph Kilcran, Sec. What school could offer a more impressive list of officers. Now_( let us take a look at this famous sports group. Here’s Jimmie Leonard who went to New York City with Miss Roach to study voice for Once in Love with Amy” — a never-to-be-forgotten number in the Junior Minstrel; here is the famous and hilarious quartet which sang, Where- da-ya-worka, John?” — Benny Bowdyf also rememberecLas Rosie Belle in the Senior Play, Hillbilly Weddin’”, Kenny Bigham Capt. of Bas- lberecLa igham, ketball, Pete Ranis, V. Pres., and Student uncil Pres., and Hobby Krokovich® Next, the handsome Joe Davey and David TaylcS? our three-time treasurer and the minister who tied together Ben Bowdy and Doris, our Ceelie, who, in the Senior play, loved her rattlesnakes and refused to take a bath. The girls hanging under the clock will be remen ered mainly for their sports activmes. Who will ever forget Betty Ferry as a cheerleader, Rosemary Melvin in the Senior Play and as the model-queen of our class, and Gail Mortense ? who was the co-editor of Crossroads with Charlotte Bankf Together, they whipped up” the yearbook of our class. Charlotte gave us all a run, but she ran the rdest of all. We re- member her like this. Yes, there is Liz. Berl a who yelled her head off for pictures — and got them. Betty Nelson warmed the benches at our games, but she was a wonderful office worker. Marianne Voulgaris, Capt. of Basketball, perhaps was better known as the student of B.H.S. Every schopl must have its fashion pacers. Oh, yes, here they are — little Ingeborg Gutsche who came from Berlin and impressed us all with her beautiful clothes. No, this isn’t the old lady who lived in a 35 shoe , but we remember her for her loafers and boots — it's none other than Louise Dance, our '54 Buster Brown. And that little girl with the if cute little wooly balls about her neck is Elaine Coughlin. She almost always wore them. Of course, no one expects to find famous artists in a high school library, but believe me, these are of the greatest — ever since a little boy, Joe Kilcran has been busy drawing pictures, and B.H.S will never forget the many posters made by Joe and Irene Richard. 1 laugh every time 1 recall their big street scene of gay Paris with the gendarme, the can-can girl, the cop, ballet dancer, etc. of life- size at the Junior Prom. There's Irene in the inkwell — can she ink well, well! and Joe, too, was a champion twirler. To us came two other outstanding artists — the one on our left is Lottie Wichmann, our hard- working, sincere classmate from Germany. Her work in the yearbook will live with us. From Boston, came David Stanley who must have descended from the Stanley Steamer family, for his automobile draw- ings are something to admire. Now, let’s quickly glance at this miscellaneous group — there’s Phil Mund y who nearly wore Miss Fisher out in the Chem. Lab, and Joan Helgert, the perfectionist. Sjje made millions of beautiful mimeo- graph jobs, and Bette Ann Sohayda was likewise a great typist. Bette Ann never failed our class in her work of selling milk at noon. Mary Ferreri served long and well as a school librarian — what a pretty pic- 21 ture she made, too. Hilda Mannion was always helping. Got any money for me?” was her theme song. Poor Mrs. Stokes, she was blah, blahed” to death with Hilda’s problems. In Bookkeeping, the uqestion marks always floated around Sherry Popke’s head. Was it a debit, or was it a credit. She always looked so amazed when called upon. -30 Sh, sh! hanging above the door are our quiet members. They are up there so no one will know where they are. Who are they? Why, Robert Bartram, Sandra Ferry, and Presley DeFord. We remember them, but not for what they said, as we do Hilda. All alone, between the windows, is a picture of Larry Chesto, who was our movie projector operator. Larrie said little, but did much — especially as Mr. Mitchell's helper. Oh, no, Larry isn’t alone. Right under him hangs Ruthie Joynes, who came to us from Newtown High about half-way through her Senior year. She could say plenty and got into hot water doing it, but she made a good pal and helped us in every possible way. Don’t run away, and don’t get on a step-ladder. Just stoop a little and look under the silent three,” for there is little JoAnne Conklin, whose dialect as a hillbilly nearly floored us. She also participated in sports and many activities besides the one of practicing star-gazing. Among us were several who were destined to become nurses. How JS $t could Arlene Foster avoid it? As for Rose Annoni, she was thought to be a quiet one. Yet, if she couldn’t help address envelopes, run the mimeograph, stack and assemble material for Red Cross, Heart Fund, etc. drives, she could holler. At Jerome’s, she got a real chance to talk. The group before you now also includes Ed Strobino who assured us our TV would never fail; also Marjorie lfolz, our beautiful Junior Prom Queen. Marjorie was studious and wanted to become a kindergarten teacher. On this bulletin board are the driver-training pictures. She had to sit on top of that Buick to be seen, but, let me tell you, we saw her all right in the minstrel, those big bunions on her feet, in baggy pantj nd loose coat relaxmg on the big base viol. Yes, we mean Rita Arruda. Since Nancy Jacobsen no longer had any one to hold up the corners in high school, she learned to drive Harold’s car. Nancy was our party girl — she could plan and execute wonderful parties. But some did not take driver training. Joe Falis, who came from Danbury High, is seen selecting his beautiful Blue Chevy. This is all I saw of Jimmie O’Hara when that picture was taken — it was a little dusty, too. Of all those who drove, Wayne Albert gave of his time, truck, and energy to clean up our messes — after the Junior Prom, the play, the minstrel, and parties. Who is that blowing away on the bottles?” you ask. Why, that’s Eva Klein of the famous bottle band — what a cold night it was when we played in front of the Doughboy. We have just a few more. Over here back of the desk is a little girl playing the fife — oh, she didn’t want to do it in public. It is Helen Biclaczyc of the famous hillbilly bottle band and partner to Bette Ann in administering milk to tjie babies at noon hour. Shimmy, my shivers, look! there is Judy Walsh doing the hoola-hoola at the minstrel. Yes, ft! and the class clow i, Dicky Hodgson — not always funny, either. I do declare! Pat Chuvala got her picture taken, too! There she is going down the aisle screaming, I’m a Big Girl, Now! Yes, that was a great minstrel. Sfieu CRnf vy Mrs. Stokes brought us before the public again in our crowning glory, the Senior play. The place above the old trophy case was reserved especially for some of the Hillbilly Weddin' gang. The painter is none other than Charlie Murphy. Who could give more to his class than to lose his job that the interesting mountaineer cabin could look so real. Why! I can see now those lifelike portraits of Paw, and Irene Richard as Maw, and Cousin Zeke donated by the Topstone Rubber Co. Poor Mrs. Stokes, she was ready to bop (excuse my slang) Bobby Bruce, but he came through with a magnificent impersonation of Paw Belsnickle. Those were happy days a-shooting and a-shooting the Upschlagers, Ceelie playing wtih her rattlesnakes, Cousin Zeke making up to Rosie Belle, who finally married Ceelie. We had our prompters, too — Betty Ferry and that poor old wreck — Ethel Taylor. She took the day off before the play to fall and almost break her neck, but ended up the next night looking no worse than this. After the play, we had a party at Stony Hill Inn — there were eats, chatter and laughter, and a very little Bunny THop. No class can leave this school without its leader. For two years, Gloria Ceccorulli was our president. Poor Gloria, she was not much of a parliamentarian, but she could bang that bell in Room 17 and get things humming. Gloria was our cover girl, too— that was a lovely picture in the Bridgeport Herald. And so tonight, we have relived the highlights of the history of the Class of 1954 which left its footprints on the sands of time — some of them to be blown into oblivion, but many to live on forever. VF 39 d'3 5 A'o We, the Graduating Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-four, of Bethel High School, Bethel Connecticut, being of questionable soundness of mind and deficient respon- sibility, do ordain and publish this, our last Will and Testament. To Mr. Johnson, we bequeath an assistant so we can see more of him in Bethel High. To Mr. Boice, we bequeath a class quite unlike the class of ’54. To Mrs. Boice, we bequeath a set of ear plugs so she won't have to listen to the noise in the locker room. To Marie, we bequeath a ball and chain to keep her keys from straying. To Mr. Blym, we bequeath a quiet Problems Class. To Mr. Dato, we bequeath an extra room to fill with English class cast-outs. To Mr. MacDonald, we bequeath a supply of yellow sweaters for all the girls in his classes. To Mr. Gentile, we bequeath a sound-proof typing room. To Mr. O’Dea, we bequeath a new torso for his Biology classes to practice on. To Mr. Sehulster, we bequeath a new set of nerves to replace the ones the Driver Train- ing classes damaged. ‘ To Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Lynch, we bequeath a push-button machine to clean up the school in a hurry. To Miss Fisher, we bequeath the hope that someday she will have a famous scientist graduate from her laboratory class. To Miss Perrin, we bequeath a Home Ec. Class that can cook. To Miss Werelius, we bequeath a French Dictionary.” To Miss Carroll, we bequeath a bus to take the students to forums and the United Nations. To Miss Roach, we bequeath a jet plane so she can keep all her appointments. To Mrs. Stokes, we bequeath our unending gratitude for all the patience and guidance she has shown and given us throughout our Junior and Senior years. Wayne Albert bequeaths his telephone numbers to Tommie Wolf. Rose Annoni bequeaths her willingness to help people to Jackie Palmer. Rita Arruda bequeaths her green Buick to Elizabeth Gustafson — we think you know why, Liz. Charlotte Banks bequeaths her intelligence to any Junior who might be a Junior next year. Robert Bartram bequeaths his record collection to Robert Rubinow. Benny Bowdy and Liz Berloni bequeath their ability to operate the Doughboy to any Junior who needs a job. 40 Kenny Bigham leaves his ability to study to Charlene Morgan. Margie Bolz bequeaths her sophisticated manner to Ruby l.yon. Bobby Bruce bequeaths his comical way to Barbara Kirk. Helen Bielaczyc bequeaths her A s in deportment to liddie Emilia. Gloria Ccccorulli takes her feminine ways with her. Larry Chesto bequeaths his shyness of girls to Kenny Fairchild. JoAnne Conklin bequeaths her shortness to Corrinnc Rossi. Pat Chuvala takes her idol Roy Rogers with her. Elaine Coughlin bequeaths her ability to play basketball to Pat Miller. Louise Dance takes her nickname of Buster Brown out of B.H.S. Joe Davey bequeaths his ability to sleep in class to |immy Staib. Sandra Ferry and Presley Deford bequeath their quiet ways to Eleanor Zelensky. Doris Doblestein bequeaths her ability to get along with Mr. Dato to Miss Werelius. Joe Falis takes his Chevy with him. Mary Ferreri bequeaths her yellow sweater to Mr. MacDonald. Betty Ferry leaves her ability to cheer to Nancy Bcrgcman. Arlene Foster bequeaths her pleasant smile to Mike Shannon. Ingeborg Gutsche bequeaths her slim waistline to the Junior girls. Joan Helgert leaves her ability to take Shorthand to next year's class. Richard Hodgson bequeaths his freckles to Frederick Bellcsheim. Nancy Jacobsen bequeaths her tardiness championship to any who can break it. Ruth Joynes takes her outspoken ways with her. Joe Kilcran bequeaths his ability to manage the First National and its customers to William Trester. Eva Klien and Bob Krokovich leave their good disposition to Bobby Dennengcr. Jimmy Leonard and Phil Monday leave their ability to get along with Mrs. Stokes to Bill Ellis. Hilda Mannion leaves — the last of the Mannions! Rosemary Melvin bequeaths her modeling technique to Shirley Strobino. Gail Mortensen bequeaths her preference for Packards to Pat Durgy. Charles Murphy takes his charming manners with him. Betty Nelson bequeaths her blond hair to Marie Moses. Jimmy O'Hara bequeaths his smart style to Johnie Barry. Sherry Popke bequeaths her ability to pass Problems to Betty Holmes. Pete Ranis bequeaths his ability to be a good Student Council Pres, to any Junior who thinks he can do as good a job. Irene Richard bequeaths her hearty laugh to Eleanor Schlemmcr. Bette Ann Sohoyda bequeaths her slim figure to Buzz Fagan. David Stanley and Lottie Wichmann bequeath their artistic ability to next year’s class. Edward Strobino bequeaths his ability to repair radio and T.V. sets to Mary Behrens. David Taylor bequeaths his traps to Carol Johnson. Ethel Taylor takes her list of jokes with her. Marianne Voulgaris bequeaths her singing ability to Wayne George. Judy Walsh bequeaths her devilish antics to Jack McGrievey. We the Class of ’54, of sound mind and body, do declare ourselves void of any inten- tion to cause legal action against Bethel High School, and any similarities to any person living or dead, is not coincidental. Signed 41 (Class of'54) There we were in Mrs. Stokes' first period Shorthand clas$. Hilda Mannion, was as usual, trying to talk Mrs. Stokes into something — this time into taking a trip to England to test-drive the new' jet-like flying saucer they have recently developed over there. After many hours of discussion, we finally won out. Then it happened. On April 30, she left. The whole class saw her off. Three years and ten days later, she was ready for the take-off. Her first stop for refueling and food was in Paris. And who should she bump into but Mary Ferreri, who was designing and modeling the French Peek-a-boo, off-the-shoulder evening gowns. Upon entering the Cordon Bleu, she got the surprise of her life when she found out Gloria Ceccorulli was, and had been, the top entertainer for quite some time. After a very enjoy- able afternoon at the Cordon Bleu, she saw a sign across the street that read, NO CUSTOMER HAS EVER COMPLAINED” PROPRIETOR — DAVID TAYLOR Seeing that name, which she recognized, she ran across the street as fast as her legs could carry her to renew an old, but wonderful acquaintance. After talking for a few hours, it didn’t take her long to discover that David was married to Sandra Ferry, who was a doctor. She also found out they were millionaires. It didn't take Mrs. Stokes long to figure out a strange coincidence; Sandra was a doctor and Dave was an undertaker. Clever, weren’t they? While in Paris, she visited Madrid, Spain where she saw James Leonard, famous matador, who was throwing the bull.” Mrs. Stokes had to hurry back for the flying saucer because she had to be in Moscow in exactly 4 hours and 24 minutes. She no sooner got out of the saucer than she met Corporal Joseph Falis who was stationed there to represent the Foreign Legion. With him was Louise Dance who repre- sented the Wacs of the United States. It was time to go, though, because Mrs. Stokes couldn’t stay in one place for too long. Never could, but that’s beside the point. Her next stop was in Shanghai, China. Can you imagine who she ran into there? None other than Doris Dobelstein and Ethel Taylor. She discovered they were represen- tative journalists to the magazine called, BELIEVE US OR NOT.” After meeting quite a few of her acquaintances that she once used to scold, but whom she thought highly of, she felt 100% better. In fact, it pepped her up so much that she 42 had a slight crash landing in Japan. She couldn’t imagine where she was when she finally opened her eyes. Oh yes, now she remembered. She had had a crash. The next thing she knew, Irene Richard and Arlene Foster were by her side. They explained to Mrs. Stokes what had happened, and they also explained to her that they were in Japan because they had been deported from the states for 6 years for experimenting on a wonderful drug for dermatophytosis. There was only one thing wrong; it didn't cure, it killed. As soon as she was strong enough to stand on her two feet, she was on her way again. The next stop was New Guinea. She walked into a large hotel only to run into Joe Davey. He was still the same old Joe, trying to figure out how to invent a thig-a-ma-gig that could do his work for him. Finally, he had succeeded. Also in New Guinea was Lawrence Chesto. He was tapping the rubber trees so he could make tires for his auto-repair shop back home. During her stay in New Guinea, she visited the Bumble Boogie Jive Joint where Bobby Bruce was showing the New Guineans his famous rendition of the Bunny Hop. Oops, she stayed too long in New Guinea. Now she really had to hurry to Australia. Ummm boy, that was a fast trip. It took her 1 hour, 5 minutes, and 10 seconds. During the short intermission she had to rest, she decided to spend the evening at the Jumbalya Bar Grill where Bette Ann Sohayda was rendering her snake charming services under the name of Swami. The surprise of her life came, however, when she found Elizabeth Berloni and Edward Strobino tuning up their flutes for the dance at sunset which was invented by Benny Bowdy and Rosemary Melvin. It was the ever popu- lar creep. The next morning, she arose early, as she had to be in Madagascar at 3:25. Upon arriving, she was thoroughly exhausted. She had no time for relaxing, however, as she had an appointment with Richard Hodgson who operated the Tin-Pan Shake Burlesque Be Bop Shop where Rose Annoni was entertaining the guests with her magnificent yodel. Her next short visit was in Arabia, where she was met by Head Sultan and Sultana Kenny Bingham and Betty Ferry. Due to the fact that she had to be in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina by March 1961, she left Arabia immediately. Upon arriving, she met Sherry Popke, who was teaching the Argentineans her famous strut. Also, while visiting South America, she visited the famous caves in the Andes Mountains where Betty Joy Nelson and Joan Helgert were swinging on stalactites trying to attract visitors. She left Argentina just in time to see Judy Walsh, famous dancer of all sorts, teach- ing Pat Chuvala how to toe dance. Ummm boy, was she graceful. Also, while there, she came across none other than the famous 1st Battalion composed of several Bethelites, 43 namely, David Stanley and Jimmy O'Hara under the command of Lieut. General Philip Oliver Munday. At last, she entered the United States, her first stop being Hollywood, where she de- cided to see the famous movie, Sadie Thompson, starring famous actress Marianne Voul- garis, with Peter Ranis as producer. She then proceeded on her way to Las Vegas, where she read the Ding-Dong Gazette” whose editor-in-chief was Joseph Kilcran. The headlines read, Charlotte Banks sues Robert Krokovich for non-support of their twelve children. (He believes in cheaper by the dozen.”) Another column read, Rub-a-dub Saloon raided.” Its owner was Wayne Albert. She now moved on to Denver where she visited the Bunny-Bowls Small Town Ranch, operated by Elaine Coughlin and Marjorie Bolz. Off she went again, this time to St. Louis where Eva Klein, from the little hicktown of Bethel, had made a success of herself in the shaving of eyebrows. Leaving Eva's little shop, she was surprised to see a tremendous parade passing by, and who should be driving those beautiful white-footed horses of Anheuser Buesch, other than our own Charlie Murphy — we just never could drag him away from them at The Danbury Fair. Finally on her last leg of her journey, she hopped into her saucer and (lew off to Rich- mond, Virginia, where she was greeted by smoke signals telling her how to land. They were given by Presley DeFord and Robert Bartram atop the Smoky Mountains. While landing, she saw Ruth Joynes surrounded by a group of hillbillys whom she was serenading with her guitar. Off she went like lightning to Philadelphia, where she viewed the Flea Circus, featuring the acrobatic artist Brunhilda Wichmann. Also, on the program was Rita Arrud with her three little sons, Huey, Dewey and Louey, playing the bottle band. Off she went again. This time, it was New York City. She visited the Hi-Pitch Opera House where Helen Bielaczyc sang, Do-No-Bo-Du-Ba-I.a, Do You Sell Fish Today?” written by Ingeborg Gutsche. At last, she reached Bethel, where Nancy Jacobsen and Gail Mortensen were having a party for her safe return. JoAnne Conklin also wanted to have a party, so they com- promised and had them jointly. There was only one trouble though, JoAnne’s was for a different reason. She wanted to invite her cuffs down to meet her shoes. Mrs. Stokes got a hearty rest and once more was off for Europe where it all began. When she returned home, all she could say was, I’ll never listen to a first period Short- hand class again, especially when I'm too tired to think clearly.” 44 3-C ovoscope NAME: Wayne Albert NICKNAME: Wayne FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Hi, doll FAVORITE PASTIME: Dating GREATEST AMBITION: To be an oil-burner speci- alist PRIZE POSSESSION: The red truck MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: When he went carolling in ’52 NAME: Rose Annoni NICKNAME: Rosie FAVORITE EXPRESSION: I ve got to go to work FAVORITE PASTIME: Boys GREATEST AMBITION: To own Jeromes PRIZE POSSESSION: Her job MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: The day she went with a certain alumni NAME: Rita Arruda NICKNAME: Roost FAVORITE EXPRESSION: I got a letter. FAVORITE PASTIME: Being with Skelly GREATEST AMBITION: To get married PRIZE POSSESSION: The Buick MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Working be- hind a lingerie counter NAME: Charlotte Banks NICKNAME: Banksy FAVORITE EXPRESSION: That’s Tough FAVORITE PASTIME: Playing Basketball GREATEST AMBITION: To own a car PRIZE POSSESSION: A deck of Pall Malls MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: When some- one was sitting behind a closed door in the Dough- boy NAME: Robert Bartram NICKNAME: Bart FAVORITE EXPRESSION: If two people get it, it must be right FAVORITE PASTIME: Listening to music GREATEST AMBITION: To own his own record shop PRIZE POSSESSION: His records MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: The day he found one of his love notes on the bulletin board NAME: Elizabeth Berloni NICKNAME: Liz FAVORITE EXPRESSION: So what?” FAVORITE PASTIME: Flirting GREATEST AMBITION: To own a motorcycle PRIZE POSSESSION: Herself MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: One night at closing time in the Doughboy NAME: Helen Bielaczyc NICKNAME: Helen FAVORITE EXPRESSION: That’s debatable FAVORITE PASTIME: Being with a certain Junior boy GREATEST AMBITION: Marriage PRIZE POSSESSION: Billy MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Ask her about Conn. All-State NAME: Kenneth Bigham NICKNAME: Ham FAVORITE EXPRESSION: It just don’t look right to me FAVORITE PASTIME: Sports GREATEST AMBITION: To own his own farm PRIZE POSSESSION: His gunning ability MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: A Henry Ab- bott game NAME: Marjorie Bolz NICKNAME: Marge FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Oh, well FAVORITE PASTIME: Writing letters to Freddy GREATEST AMBITION: To go to college PRIZE POSSESSION: Freddy MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Sneaking out of a side show at the fair NAME: Benny Bowdy NICKNAME: Ben FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Have you seen Rose- mary? FAVORITE PASTIME: Trapping GREATEST AMBITION: To be an automobile me- chanic PRIZE POSSESSION: Rosemary MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: When he had to act the part of a girl in the Senior Play NAME: Robert Bruce NICKNAME: Bob FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Fight me FAVORITE PASTIME: Goofing off GREATEST AMBITION: To be a garbage collector PRIZE POSSESSION: Himself MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: He's never been in the position NAME: Gloria Ceccorulli NICKNAME: Chick FAVORITE EXPRESSION: It’s a doll FAVORITE PASTIME: Singing GREATEST AMBITION: To be a nurse PRIZE POSSESSION: Her comb MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: When she had two dates for one dance, and couldn’t keep either one NAME: Lawrence Chesto NICKNAME: Gitch FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Time to go FAVORITE PASTIME: Fixing cars GREATEST AMBITION: To be an electrician PRIZE POSSESSION: His car MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Running out of gas while driving a truck NAME: Patricia Chuvala NICKNAME: Pat FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Oh, Golly” FAVORITE PASTIME: Watching Roy Rogers on television GREATEST AMBITION: To meet Roy Rogers PRIZE POSSESSION: Her school spirit MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: When Pat was in the girl’s room and her skirt was in study hall NAME: JoAnne Conklin NICKNAME: Jo FAVORITE EXPRESSION: We had homework in English? FAVORITE PASTIME: Being with Ronnie GREATEST AMBITION: To be a private secretary PRIZE POSSESSION: Ronnie MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: She never had one NAME: Elaine Coughlin NICKNAME: Hoppy FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Go on FAVORITE PASTIME: Talking GREATEST AMBITION: To go big game hunting in Africa PRIZE POSSESSION: Charlie MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Sneaking out of a side show at the fair NAME: Louise Dance NICKNAME: Lou FAVORITE EXPRESSION: I am FAVORITE PASTIME: Parking GREATEST AMBITION: Her dungarees MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: At the class picnic in 53” NAME: Joseph Davey NICKNAME: Poe FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Let's play setback FAVORITE PASTIME: Playing cards GREATEST AMBITION: To work in the telephone company PRIZE POSSESSION: His dog MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: The time his sister listened in on a phone call NAME: Presley DeFord NICKNAME: Pres FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Likewise FAVORITE PASTIME: Driving a car GREATEST AMBITION: To get a good education PRIZE POSSESSION: Hiscar MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Being ques- tioned by a policeman NAME: Doris Dobelstein NICKNAME: Doe Doc FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Holy mackerel FAVORITE PASTIME: Having a good time GREATEST AMBITION: To own the New York Journal American” PRIZE POSSESSION: A bracelet MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: On South Street before the Freshman Reception NAME: Joseph Falis NICKNAME: Joe FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Oh you FAVORITE PASTIME: Talking about cars GREATEST AMBITION: To study electronics PRIZE POSSESSION: His haircut MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: When the mat fell on him in gym class NAME: Mary Ferreri NICKNAME: Letty FAVORITE EXPRESSION: What else FAVORITE PASTIME: Reading GREATEST AMBITION: To tour the world PRIZE POSSESSION: Her record collection MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Third period — at the Doughboy NAME: Betty Ferry NICKNAME: Betty FAVORITE EXPRESSION: You know what? FAVORITE PASTIME: Leading her cheerleaders GREATEST AMBITION: To be a hair stylist PRIZE POSSESSION: Being Captain of the cheer- leaders MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: When Bethel played New Canaan and Betty did a cheer NAME: Sandra Ferry NICKNAME: Sandy FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Mommy says, no! FAVORITE PASTIME: Practicing her piano GREATEST AMBITION: To become a music critic PRIZE POSSESSION: Her piano MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Serving a soda in Howard Johnson's NAME: Arlene Foster NICKNAME: Ar FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Oh, golly FAVORITE PASTIME: Watching T.V. GREATEST AMBITION: To be a nurse PRIZE POSSESION: A box of souvenirs MOST EMBERRASING MOMENT: Falling down the balcony stairs of a theatre NAME: Ingcborg Gutsche NICKNAME: Ingie FAVORITE EXPRESSION: I don't know FAVORITE PASTIME: Going to the movies GREATEST AMBITION: To graduate PRIZE POSSESSION: A certain picture MOST EMBERRASSING MOMENT: Ask her how to eat cake NAME: Joan Helgert NICKNAME: Joanie FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Oh. crumb FAVORITE PASTIME: Driving her father’s Buick GREATEST AMBITION: To be a legal secretary PRIZE POSSESSION: The dark green Buick MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Oh, those stairs at B.H.S. NAME: Richard Hodgson NICKNAME: Dizzy FAVORITE EXPRESSION: You’re dizzy too FAVORITE PASTIME: Bringing his car to Chesto’s for repair GREATEST AMBITION: To go to the University of Conn. PRIZE POSSESSION: His car MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Dress re- hearsal, Senior Play NAME: Nancy Jacobsen NICKNAME: Jake FAVORITE EXPRESSION: He’s my Honey FAVORITE PASTIME: Dreaming of Harold GREATEST AMBITION: To get married PRIZE POSSESSION: Harold s car MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: 6th period Study Hall NAME: Ruth Joynes NICKNAME: Chickie FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Oh, boy FAVORITE PASTIME: Playing the guitar GREATEST AMBITION: To play the guitar better PRIZE POSSESSION: Her dog MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: The time she and her date were accused of eloping NAME: Joseph Kilcran NICKNAME: Joe FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Holy Christmas FAVORITE PASTIME: Hanging around with Franny GREATEST AMBITION: To be an Economics teacher PRIZE POSSESSION: His baton collection MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: When his note was intercepted in Economics class NAME: Eva Klein NICKNAME: Clay FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Gee FAVORITE PASTIME: Driving her father’s car GREATEST AMBITION: Marriage PRIZE POSSESSION: Eddie MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: The time she got pushed through the wrong doorway NAME: Robert Krokovich NICKNAME: Krock FAVORITE EXPRESSION: You’ll be sorry FAVORITE PASTIME: Driving Marianne crazy GREATEST AMBITION: To be a automobile mechanic PRIZE POSSESSION: His Ford MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Krokovich embarrassed? NAME: James Leonard NICKNAME: Jimmy FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Don’t worry, we’ll win FAVORITE PASTIME: Playing basketball GREATEST AMBITION: To get an A” in deport- ment PRIZE POSSESSION: His car MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Taking a cer- tain teacher home NAME: Hilda Mannion NICKNAME: Hilda FAVORITE EXPRESSION: What's your problem FAVORITE PASTIME: Writing letters GREATEST AMBITION: To get out of school PRIZE POSSESSION: Bob MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: In Danbury, on Main Street NAME: Rosemary Melvin NICKNAME: Mo FAVORITE EXPRESSION: No FAVORITE PASTIME: Playing the piano GREATEST AMBITION: To be a nurse PRIZE POSSESSION: Benny MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: When her slacks ripped NAME: Gail Mortensen NICKNAME: Mickey FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Who clued you? FAVORITE PASTIME: Writing letters to Bubby GREATEST AMBITION: To be an Airman's wife PRIZE POSSESSION: Bubby MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: When Air Force met Navy NAME: Philip Munday NICKNAME: Ollie FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Who me? FAVORITE PASTIME: Driving the Ford GREATEST AMBITION: To be an engineer PRIZE POSSESSION: His olliemobile MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: The time he walked into the girl's shower room NAME: Charles Murphy NICKNAME: Murphy FAVORITE EXPRESSION: My car just blew another rod FAVORITE PASTIME: Driving Elaine home from school GREATEST AMBITION: To be head janitor instead of a broom pusher PRIZE POSSESSION: His cars head lights MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: When Green- wood Ave. met Milwaukee NAME: Betty Joy Nelson NICKNAME: Bet FAVORITE EXPRESSION: You know FAVORITE PASTIME: Basketball GREATEST AMBITION: To be a secretary PRIZE POSSESSION: A certain piece of paper MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: 5th period problems class NAME: James O’Hara NICKNAME: Jim FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Ask Phil, he knows FAVORITE PASTIME: Driving to New York GREATEST AMBITION: To tour the country before he’s too old PRIZE POSSESSION: His driver’s license MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Hazing Day — Freshman Year NAME: Sherry Popke NICKNAME: Shay FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Have you heard any good jokes lately? FAVORITE PASTIME: Being with Carl GREATEST AMBITION: To get married PRIZE POSSESSION: The ring on her left hand MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: That night at Hilda’s house NAME: Peter Ranis NICKNAME: Pete FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Oh, yeah? FAVORITE PASTIME: Playing basketball GREATEST AMBITION: To be a coach of a college basketball team PRIZE POSSESSION: His track medals MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: The day he walked into homeroom . . . minus something NAME: Irene Richard NICKNAME: Rich FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Oh, heck FAVORITE PASTIME: Having a good time GREATEST AMBITION: To be a nurse PRIZE POSSESSION: Her driver’s license MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Third period returning from an errand NAME: Bette Ann Sohayda NICKNAME: Bet FAVORITE EXPRESSION: It doesn't make a bit of difference to me FAVORITE PASTIME: Reading GREATEST AMBITION: To be a model PRIZE POSSESSION: Her dog MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Taking her seat one day in homeroom NAME: David Stanley NICKNAME: Dave FAVORITE EXPRESSION: I haven't got time FAVORITE PASTIME: Talking in study hall GREATEST AMBITION: To drive a car PRIZE POSSESSION: All his girl friends MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: When his father called for him after a party NAME: Edward Strobino NICKNAME: Bunky FAVORITE EXPRESSION: I don’t know FAVORITE PASTIME: Playing with fire-arms GREATEST AMBITION: To be an electric motor repair man PRIZE POSSESSION: His new ’ Olds'’ MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Every time a girl says, no!” NAME: Ethel Taylor NICKNAME: T FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Hey, did you hear this joke? FAVORITE PASTIME: Trying to keep out of trouble GREATEST AMBITION: To be a journalist PRIZE POSSESSION: Her moroon and white jacket MOST EMBARRASING MOMENT: Senior Play re- hearsal ... at the Berry School NAME: David Taylor NICKNAME: Legs FAVORITE EXPRESSION: You owe the class money FAVORITE PASTIME: Playing basketball GREATEST AMBITION: To be an engineer PRIZE POSSESSION: His legs MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: When one of the candy boxes wouldn’t balance NAME: Marianne Voulgaris NICKNAME: Marianne FAVORITE EXPRESSION: It’s killing me FAVORITE PASTIME: Driving the Chevy GREATEST AMBITION: To see Paris PRIZE POSSESSION: Her laugh MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: One morning in Mr. MacDonald’s English 1A class NAME: Laurian Walsh NICKNAME: Judy FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Yeah, sure FAVORITE PASTIME: Talking GREATEST AMBITION: To graduate PRIZE POSSESSION: Rhinestone set MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: On South Street ... the night of the Freshman Reception NAME: Brunhilde Wichmann NICKNAME: Lottie FAVORITE EXPRESSION: Gee, I don't know FAVORITE PASTIME: Painting GREATEST AMBITION: To see the world PRIZE POSSESSION: Her guitar MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: While work- ing at the Scycamore Class dections MOST BOYS GIRLS Courteous Charles Murphy Gloria Ceccorulli Fun to be with Robert Bruce Patricia Chuvala Sophisticated David Stanley Marjorie Bolz Thoughtful Peter Ranis Gloria Ceccorulli Sincere David Taylor Nancy Jacobsen Dependable Peter Ranis Charlotte Banks Intelligent Peter Ranis Marianne Voulgaris Collegiate Peter Ranis Marjorie Bolz Studious Peter Ranis Gloria Ceccorulli BEST All Around Robert Krokovich Irene Richard Sport Joseph Davey Irene Richard Dancer Charles Murphy Charlotte Banks Dressed Wayne Albert Mary Ferreri Natured Charles Murphy Patricia Chuvala Disposition Joseph Falis Arlene Foster Character Joseph Falis Patricia Chuvala Drag with Faculty Peter Ranis Marianne Voulgaris Driver Benjamin Bowdy Rosemary Melvin Smile James Leonard Gloria Ceccorulli Personality Wayne Albert Rosemary Melvin MOST BOYS GIRLS Optimistic Joseph Kilcran Irene Richard Pessimistic Presley Deford JoAnne Conklin Romantic Wayne Albert Elizabeth Ferry Athletic Kenneth Bigham Charlotte Banks Likely to Succeed Peter Ranis Marianne Voulgaris Musical Philip Munday Sandra Ferry Sarcastic James Leonard Marjorie Bolz Ambitious Peter Ranis Charlotte Banks Likely to be an Old Maid Rose Annoni Likely to be a Bachelor Presley Deford Poetical Joseph Kilcran Doris Dobelstein Bashful Presley Deford Sandra Ferry Talkative Robert Bruce Elaine Coughlin Dramatic Robert Bruce Marianne Voulgaris Artistic David Stanley Brunhilde Wichmann Popular Benjamin Bowdy Rosemary Melvin Original Joseph Kilcran Elaine Coughlin Dignified David Stanley Marjorie Bolz Comical Robert Bruce Patricia Chuvala Conceited David Stanley Marjorie Bolz Masculine Benjamin Bowdy Feminine Mary Ferreri 48 Glass Elections BIGGEST BOYS GIRLS Line Wayne Albert Ethel Taylor Tease Robert Bruce Judy Walsh Bluff Wayne Albert Ethel Taylor Show Off Robert Bruce Ethel Taylor Giggler Joseph Kilcran Arlene Foster Grind Peter Ranis Gloria Ceccorulli Gossip Robert Bruce Elaine Coughlin Flirt Wayne Albert Ethel Taylor EST'S Easiest to Rattle James Leonard JoAnne Conklin Hardest to Rattle Presley Deford Eva Klein Neatest Wayne Albert Mary Ferreri Prettiest Girl Mary Ferreri Handsomest James O'Hara Noisiest Robert Bruce Judy Walsh Cutest Benjamin Bowdy Rosemary Melvin Cutest Couple Benjamin Bowdy and Rosemary Melvin Quietest Presley Deford Sandra Ferry Wittiest Robert Bruce Judy Walsh CLASS Baby Robert Bartram Sandra Ferry Heartbreaker Wayne Albert Elizabeth Ferry Man Hater Mary Ferreri Woman Hater Presley Deford Politician Robert Bruce Hilda Mannion Book Worm Peter Ranis Gloria Ceccorulli Night Hawk Benjamin Bowdy Brunhilde Wichmann Hustler Joseph Kilcran Charlotte Banks MISCELLANEOUS Detention Champion James Leonard Sherry Popke Tardiness Champion James Leonard Nancy Jacobsen Worst Drag with Faculty Richard Hodgson Sherry Popke Worst Driver Richard Hodgson Rita Arruda Done Most for Class Peter Ranis Charlotte Banks First to be Married Benjamin Bowdy CTa vo rites Sherry Popke Song My Secret Love Book From Here to Eternity Cigarette Pall Mall Record Oh My Pa Pa Actress Elizabeth Taylor Season Spring Actor Montgomery Clift Author Mickey Spillane Movie Miss Sadie Thompson Flower Rose Dance Band Ray Anthony Male Singer Perry Como Television Show Jackie Gleason Female Singer Patty Page Radio Show Make Believe Ballroom Pastime Necking Color Blue Class English Food Apizza Sport Basketball Hangout Doughboy Candy Almond Joy Teacher Mrs. Stokes Drink Coffee High School Bethel High School NightSpot Doughboy College University of Connecticut Political Party Democrat 49 (Junior 122 instrel the program were: Charlotte Banks, Ethel Taylor, Rita Arruda, Judy Walsh, Jimmy Leonard, Dickie Hodgson, Wayne Albert, and Philip Munday. The specialities, which were equally as funny, were performed by: Gloria Ceccorulli, Marianne Voulgaris, Irene Richard, Nancy Jacobsen, Patricia Chuvala, Helen Bielaczyc, Benjamin Bowdy, Kenneth Bigham, Robert Krokovich, Peter Ranis, Robert Belot, and Joseph Kilcran. _ On October 24, 1952, the Class of ’54 presented the annual Junior Minstrel. It proved to be one of the most successful ever to be put on in the school. Much credit and thanks goes to Mrs. Stokes, our director. We also wish to thank Miss Roach, the music director. The entire chorus was blackfaced with the exception of our interlocutor, David Taylor. The end men who, with their southern accents, gave us many laughs throughout (Junior (Journal During the course of our Junior year, the class of ’54 published the school paper which we called the Junior Journal”. Much time and hard work was spent by everyone to make our January deadline. Without the help and supervision of Mrs. Stokes, our class ad- viser, we never would have made it. Our editors were Sandra Kirk, who has since left us, and Marianne Voulgaris, who was the assistant editor. Irene Richard and Joseph Kilcran took care of the art work. The Junior Journal” had many short stories, es- says, and gossip columns. The football, track, baseball, basketball, softball teams and cheerleaders each had a write-up along with the faculty, Student Council, Junior Minstrel, and Senior Play. Favorite jokes and television programs were written about. We think the class of ’54 published one of the best school papers ever, and from it we made a large profit for our treasury. 58 The Class of '54 presented the annual Senior Play on November 20, 1953. Hillbilly 'Weddin' , a three-act comedy, is a story of the Belsnickles, a family of mountaineers. Paw and Maw Belsnickle, played by Robert Bruce and Irene Richard had six daugh- ters, whom they tried to marry off. Ceelie, the oldest daughter, was played by Doris Doble- stein. Next came Bonnie Mae, Mary Ferreri; and Juney Lou, Arlene Foster. The three youngest daughters, Four, Five, and Six were played by Rosemary Melvin, Elizabeth Berloni, and Joanne Conklin, respectively. Benjamin Bowdy and Philip Munday took the parts of Obeey and Chiz Upschlager, the Belsnickle s neighbors. Lucy Maxwell and her nephew were played by Marjorie Bolz and Wayne Albert. David Taylor took the part of the reverend and Richard Hodgson, Cousin Zeke. The class of ’54 wishes to express their thanks to Mrs. Stokes for her unending effort and patience in making our play a great success. 1 lational (Honor Society Charlotte Banks, Marjorie Bolz, Gloria Ceccorulli, Gail Mortcnsen, Peter Ranis, Bette Ann Sohayda, Marianne Voulgaris. President Vice President St udent Conner 7 Peter Ranis Patricia Durgy Faculty Adviser Secretary ......... Treasurer Miss Jennie Carroll Elizabeth Ferry Joseph Kilcran 60 rari c Staff Mary Ferreri, Marianne Voulgaris, Susan Joyce, Susan Lucas, Betty Lou Gombert, Robert Bruce, Joseph Kilcran, Patricia Durgy, Clarissa Trimpert, Marilyn Trester, Jill Albert, Marianne Risser. Faculty Adviser Mr. Arnold Blum LProjectors' Club President Lawrence Chesto Faculty Adviser Secretary Emery Chickering Lawrence Lamond (Orchestra Faculty Adviser Miss Antrinett Roach Secretary Marilyn Trester Faculty Adviser Miss Antrinett Roach 62 President Vice President John McGrievey Robert Rubinow Faculty Adviser Secretary Treasurer Miss Margaret Fisher Patricia Durgy Edward Emilia President Oscar Jensen Secretary Mary Carr Vice President Rita Michael Treasurer Peggy Wright Faculty Adviser Mr. Edward O’Dea 63 President Vice President Anne Stecker Geraldine Fagan Faculty Adviser Secretary Treasurer Miss Jennie Carroll Sandra Tussup Grace McKay 64 (J. dicer leaders Sylbia Main '56 Captain, Carmen Lindsey '57, Sandra Tussup '57, Janet Morgan '57, Anne Stecker '57. Faculty Adviser Miss Joanne Perrin 2) ramatic eu President Geraldine Kerwin Secretary Betty Holmes Vice President Charlene Morgan Treasurer Edward Emilia Faculty Advisers: Miss Anne Werelius, Mr. Daniel Dato cTut lire )1 arses of Jrmenca Gloria Ceccorulli Treasurer Joan McKay Secretary Carol Bruce Faculty Adviser Miss Margaret Fisher 65 (9ur (junior fPr om The Bethel High School gymnasium was the scene of a most successful Junior Prom held April 17, 1953, under the sponsorship of the Class of 1954. Within an afternoon, the plain gym was trans- formed into a Parisian street cafe. Over the entrance to the gym a sign, Cafe Avril a' Paris impressed the cafe idea upon the Prom goers. The gym was decorated in the national colors of France — red, white and blue. Suspended from the center was a three-foot tall wine bottle, from which streamers, were stretched to the side of the gym, giving the effect of a cafe canopy. Grass covered the bleach- ers and life-size French figures were placed along the street. The figures included, Gendarme, a father letting his two children observe a kite a stray child is flying, Chef, Ballet Dancer, Artist, Can-Can Girl, Padre, Opera Singer, and a Flower Girl with a push cart laden with forsythia and other flowers. The tables were decorated with wine bottles in baskets and menus printed in French. French scenes were painted on the menus by the Jr. Class adviser, Mrs. Peggy K. Stokes. Music for dancing was provided by Charles Saunders eight-piece orchestra. The orchestra, com- posed of teenagers, displayed fine talent and everyone enjoyed the sweet flowing music and the Parisian sur- roundings. During the evening an intermission was held and refreshments were enjoyed. Freshmen girls who served were: Geraldine Kirwin, Peggy Wright, Dorothy Shepard, Joan McKay and Carol Stryker. After intermission, Joan Albert (last year’s Jr. Prom queen), assisted by Gloria Ceccorulli (class president), crowned Marjorie Bolz queen of the prom. Marjorie, acompanied by Fred Johnson, wore a periwinkle blue, strapless, rayon net over taffeta gown, silver ballerinas and she carried an evening purse of the same periwinkle blue. As per custom, she was crowned with pink and white sweet peas and carnations and presented with a dozen red roses. The evening ended with a grand march, the queen and her escort leading the procession. Members of the faculty present were: Mr. Charles Boice, principal; Mr. Ralph Johnson, superintendent of schools; Miss Marie Vaghi, secretary of BHS; Mrs. Peggy K. Stokes, class adviser, Mr. MacDonald, Mr. Chickering, Mr. Mellen and Miss Fisher. Those committees which played a most important part in contributing to the success of the Prom were: Refreshments: Ethel Taylor, Nancy Jacobsen, Char- lotte Banks, Rita Arruda, and Gail Mortensen. Art Work: Irene Richard, Elaine Coughlin, and Joseph Kilcran. Clean Up: Wayne Albert, Jim Leonard, Irene Richard, Benjamin Bowdy, Arlene Foster, Marjorie Bolz, Charles Murphy, Rose Annoni, Robert Kroko- vich, Gloria Ceccorulli, and Philip Munday, Jr. 66 dieerlecith ers Captain — Elizabeth Ferry — ’54 Adviser — Miss Joanne Perrin Adele Hodgson — '56 Jill Albert — '56 Joan McKay — ’56 Peggy Wright — '56 Rosemary Melvin — ’54 Elizabeth Berloni — ’56 Patricia Durgy — '55 Dorothy Shepard — ’56 fin Appreciation We, the Class of ’54 would like to thank the coaches for the fine athletic performances that have occurred through our high school years. Bethel High’s ’53-’54 basketball team got off to a terrific start this year, but, due to injuries and other unfortunate incidents, dropped to third in the league. Although we lacked height and experience, we had a fairly prosperous and successful basketball campaign ending with a 7-5 league record and a 9-8 overall record. The most exciting games were the two with Henry Abbott Tech. They were well-played games, but we came out the underdog in both tilts. Jim Leonard, five feet, eleven inches; Ken Bing- ham five feet, ten inches; Pete Ranis, five feet, eight inches; Bob Krokovich, five feet, eight inches; Joe Davey, five feet, ten inches; and Dave Taylor, six feet, four inches played their last game for Bethel High School at the War Memorial against Henry Abbott February 17. Ken Bingham was Captain. Next year’s team will be sparked” by Jack Par- sons, Ronnie Rubley, Ken Fairchild, Bob Fesh and Richie Lamport who will be veterans of this year’s varsity. Mr. Frank Sehulster coached the team masterfully. Managers were Gordon Gereg and William Falardeau. 69 The 1953-’54 football team had a short-scheduled slate of games. They met good opposition in four games. The team was full of courage and great fight- ing spirit. It lacked weight and size, and, during the entire season, injuries riddled the whole team. They began their season with an away” game at Somers N. Y. This was a win for us at 12-0. We had two successive losses at home against Bedford Hills, 42-20 and Ridgefield, 26-7. The season closed with a tball loss to Scrub Oak, 18-12 in an away tilt. The team should be very successful next year, as it is made up largely of underclassmen. Members of the team who are graduating are Capt. Benny Bowdy, star quarterback, and Kenny Bigham, halfback, and one of our top ground gainers. Mr. Frank Sehulster coached the team while Bobby Arruda and Bobby Wolfe acted as managers. 70 Track team has begun its season for 1954. Pete Ranis is Captain with Dave Taylor and Eddie Strobino as other graduating members. Members of the squad are Alan Barrett, Robert Arruda, Norman Gronning, Robert Fesh, Joseph Cap- pola, Kenny Fairchild, Eddie Emilia, Jack McGreivey, Kenny Evans, Jimmy McCann, Clifford Griswold, Wayne Lathrop, Richard Brock and John Bacervic. Wayne Bard is Manager and Mr. John R. Mac- Donald is Coach. Cross The 1953- 54 season of Cross Country was limited to just one meet. Although the boys showed fine spirit and winning ways they lost 30-25. This team shows great promises for the future. The team consists of Robert Krokovicfi, David Taylor, Lyman Jackman, Norman Gronning, John Hosfor and Richard Brock. The graduating members are Robert Krokovich and David Taylor. The team was coached by Mr. John R. MacDonald. Sparked by Charlotte Banks, Marianne Voulgaris, Elaine Coughlin, Betty Joy Nelson, Gail Mortensen, and Liz Berloni, Senior members, the '53-’54 squad, began their season with a victory over the Alumni. Newtown was a good game, but we lost, then came back to beat Morris on our home court. In the next game ,we played host to Newtown, and again they were the victors. Away at Morris, we came through with our third win of the season. With a 3-2 record, they finished the season in top form with games with Woodbury Thomaston. Members of the J. V. Squad are Carol Bruce, Mar- garet Rapp, Grace McKay, Lois Heckler, Joyce Bailey, Linda Davenport, Carol Drumn, Joy Nash, Viola Dob- son and Ruthanne Englund. Other Members of the Varsity team are Juanita Johnson ’56, Susan Lucas ’56, Rita Michael ’56 and Rosalyn Chuvala ’56. Marianne Voulgaris was Captain. The team was coached by Mrs. Esther Boice. Pat Chuvala managed the team, assisted by Clarissa Trim- pert. 72 Qiris’ Softball Other members of the squad are: Lois Miller, Joy Nash, Grace McKay, Joan McKay, Linda Davenport, Margaret Rapp and Viola Dobson. The team's manager is Clarrisa Trimpert. Mrs. Charles Boice is Coach. The team is looking forward to a more successful year than they encountered last year. Girls’ Softball team will start its '54 season soon. Five members of the team are graduating this year. They are Marianne Voulgaris, Liz Berloni, Charlotte Banks, Irene Richards, and Rita Arruda. All have had experience in their previous three years in high school. Other veterans are: Rosalyn Chuvala and Rita Michael, both Sophomores. (Baseball With the baseball season right on us, Bethel High School gets ready for another season. The team will be lead in batting and fielding by James Leonard, Captain; Bob Krokovich, and Dave Stanley. All are the graduating members of the team. The team is expected to do well this season due to the large number trying to make the team. The squad is coached by Mr. Frank Sehulster. Its toughest opposition to be met this year is believed to be Henry Abbott Technical School. The boys will receive the backing of the entire school when they meet their opponents. Members of the team are: Herbie Bergfors Bobby Callow John King Jimmy Coffey Phil Gallagher Tony Hoyt Lyman Jackman Richard Lamporte Joe Migone Charles Murphy Jack Parsons Peter Piacenti Ray Rubley Ronnie Rubley Mike Setato Bob Taggart Charles Wetter Bob Wolfe Wayne George James Davenport Compliments of FEDERAL FUR CO. DANBURY, CONN. 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Ladies and Children Specials Extends their Best Wishes Best Wishes to the Class of ’54 MARKOFF SHOES BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of MELVIN PAINT WALLPAPER Compliments of MORGAN BROTHERS ? 68 WEST WOOSTER STREET DANBURY, CONN. 90 The Home of Joy - Toys BETHEL, CONN. MULLANEY'S Compliments of NELSON HARDWARE Good Luck O'DONNELL SMITH RUG UPHOLSTERY COMPANY BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of PAULI'S TOYS SPORTING GOODS STORE 95 WHITE STREET DANBURY, CONN. Phone 3-5322 Compliments of MELVIN SIGN COMPANY Compliments of NOE'S DRY GOODS STORE Quality Merchandise at Low Prices Good Luck From O'HARA'S FLOOR COVERING SHOP Telephone 3-3858 64 Main Street Danbury, Conn. PEARLMAN TELEVISION Sales—Service—Installations 8 MAPLE AVENUE DANBURY, CONN. 91 Compliments of REMNANT OUTLET 13 GRASSY PLAIN STREEf BETHEL, CONN. Telephone 3-6213 Washing Polishing SELLECK'S TEXACO STATION 4 FEDERAL ROAD DANBURY, CONN. Lubrication Tires Compliments of STURDEVANTS PHOTO SHOP Best Wishes VAGHI WOODWORK CO. Compliments of RIDGEFIELD DINER RIDGEFIELD, CONN. STEVENSON'S TEXACO SERVICE 214 GREENWOOD AVENUE General Repair and Road Service Phone 3-5250 Congratulations to the Class of 1954 from UNITED REPRODUCTIONS DANBURY, CONN. THE WARREN PRESS ALBERT KIRK, Prop. Telephone 8-7034 80 GREENWOOD AVENUE BETHEL, CONN. 92 93 Lowest Prices Latest Fashions BOBETTE SHOPPE 188 GREENWOOD AVENUE BETHEL, CONN. CRANDALL SECY SCHOOL 291 MAIN STREET DANBURY, CONN. —All Commercial Subjects— —Day and Evening Sessions— —Summer School— —Individual Instruction— CARROLL'S SERVICE STATION Sunoco Products Kelly Springfield Tires For a good car, see— CUNHA MOTOR SALES Your Kaiser — Willys Dealers DANBURY GLASS CO. Tel. 3-2190 or 8-9567 DANBURY, CONN. BRAGG MOTOR SALES Lincoln — Mercury FEDERAL ROAD DANBURY, CONN. Lawrence P. Dixon Compliments of DRESS WELL CLEANERS DANBURY, CONN. S. CHARLOP — JEWELERS — Telephone 8-3066 171 Main Street Danbury, Conn. Compliments Best Wishes of the 94 DANBURY SHEET METAL Industrial, Commercial, Domestic Air Handling Equipment Taylor Street Danbury, Conn. Compliments of THE DOLPHIN GEORGE DeLONG 75 GREENWOOD AVENUE BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of ELSA-EDNA BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of THE FAIR CADILLAC -OLDSMOBILE CO. 29 PARK AVENUE DANBURY, CONN. THE F. L. WILSON CO. Jewelers and Silversmiths 207 MAIN STREET DANBURY, CONN. Compliments of D. S. LANE GENUNGS BEAUTY SALON 217 MAIN STREET DANBURY, CONN. LADD'S Optical and Jewelry Store O. Y. Ladd Optometrist Ladd Building O. Y. Ladd, Jr. Optometrist Danbury, Conn. X HEIM'S MUSIC STORE, INC. HENNESSEY'S MARKET ? Established 1895 § Meats and Groceries — Beer, ? Pianos — Hammond Organs Wines and Liquor —Free Delivery— £ Everything in Music Telephone 3-3471 i V 268 Main Street Danbury, Conn. 72 GRASSY PLAIN STREET | FRED L. HIBBARD Compliments f °f 1 £ —Men’s Furnishings— HOGAN BENNETTS | BETHEL, CONN. BETHEL, CONN. IRMA'S NEEDLEWORK SHOP f ? Compliments Imported English Yarns § § of also Nomolta Spinnerin Yarns Y 1 Needlepoint Numerous £ A FRIEND Items to Embroider § | Free Knitting Instruction Compliments v § Compliments of I °f THE INTERCITY COACH CO. | A FRIEND Specialists in Charter Service 96 Compliments of JEWELERS MELTON HAT COMPANY,INC. Fine Diamond Jewelry Hamilton Watches BETHEL, CONN. Tel. 3-1845 283 Main Street Danbury, Conn. Compliments of A FRIEND Best Wishes To The Class of 1954 P. W. MUNDAY BUILDER BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of NEW ENGLAND FURNITURE CO. DANBURY, CONN. Compliments of MITCHELL'S MARKET ABE and WILLIAM MITCHELL 80 GREENWOOD AVENUE BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of SPIEGY'S TEXACO STATION DANBURY, CONN. Compliments of JOHN P. PREVIDI COMPANY DANBURY, CONN. 97 Compliments of PACKARD-DANBURY INC. Compliments of SARA'S BEAUTY SHOP BETHEL, CONN. SPECIALITY SHOP 193 MAIN STREET DANBURY, CONN. Custom Jewelry, Dresses, Accessors Millanery Compliments of TECK'S FOOD STORE ROCANO'S —Sporting Goods — Distinctive Sportswear for men and women 22 WHITE STREET DANBURY, CONN. SCHOLL'S MEAT MARKET 28 GRASSY PLAIN STREET Prime Meats and Home Made Bolognas —Free Delivery— Phone 8-4525 BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of THE SEAMAN-LYNCH HARDWARE COMPANY, INC. 48-50 MAIN STREET DANBURY, CONN. Compliments of TOP HAT BAR GRILL 109 SOUTH STREET DANBURY, CONN. 98 t v x x -x v x x x x K x X Compliments of STONE COMPANY —Color Center Since 1885— DANBURY, CONN. Compliments of UNION SAVINGS BANK DANBURY, CONN. THE WATCH SHOP Jewelry — Watches — Diamonds Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing PAUL R. MORTON 105 GREENWOOD AVENUE BETHEL, CONN. THE VICTORY CORPORATION New York New Jersey Connecticut —Interstate Carriers— DANBURY, CONN. 1888 1954 REYNOLDS Four Floors Fine Furniture 315 MAIN STREET Danbury 8-3515 WENGROW'S JEWELERS —Use Your Credit— 10 WHITE STREET DANBURY, CONN. Compliments of THE WRIGHT PLUMBING CO. BETHEL, CONN. Compliments of A FRIEND 99 FRIENDS AND PARENTS PAGE Mr. Mrs. Herbert Gutsche Mr. Mrs. Joseph Falis Mr. Mrs. Rudolph Krokovich Mr. Mrs. John Bielaczyc Mr. Mrs. Edward Helgert Mr. Mrs. Ray H. Conklin Mr. Mrs. Frank Bingham Mr. Mrs. Eugene Mortensen Mr. Mrs. Battista Annoni Mr. Mrs. Henry S. Doblestein Mr. Gustave Nelson Mr. Mrs. Fred Klien, Jr. Mr. Mrs. James Bruce Mrs. Charlotte Banks Mr. Mrs. Walter Richard Mr. Mrs. James S. Kilcran, Sr. Mr. Mrs. Arthur R. Dance Mr. Mrs. Stephen N. Hopkins Mr. Mrs. Leroy Taylor Mr. Mrs. George B. Bolz Mr. Mrs. F. A. Volkman Mr. Edward Wicks Mr. Mrs. Joseph A. Mannion Mrs. Alice E. Sohayda Mrs. Evelyn M. Strobino Mr. Mrs. A. Berloni Mr. Mrs. David G. Taylor Mr. William Wicks Mr. Mrs. Charles A. Murphy Mr. Mrs. J. Walter Jacobsen Mr. Mrs. John J. Repko, Jr. Mrs. Marietta E. O’Hara Mr. Mrs. James B. Leonard Mrs. Harriet Allen Mr. Mrs. James L. Melvin Mr. Mrs. Paul Chuvala Mr. Mrs. Fredrick Hodgson Mr. Mrs. Seth Coughlin Mr. Mrs. Joseph Davey Mr. Mrs. Bailey Ferry The Voulgaris Family The Ceccorulli Family Mr. Mrs. Wichman Mr. Mrs. Bartram Mr. Mrs. Leonard Ferry Mr. Mrs. Frank Walsh 100 M 10 Mil mmgmmrmt'i ■R gt 4pi' '4 UUH ■ Nft -AM1 At l W| Mil 4 A - PP ■ 1 MB 41 PRRPI 0 Wt A . « vW flp (pi. Bill .1 L 00k B pppp v ( 1 1 , mi- • ■ a a PM ■ f m «apr MP Ml APNBP 1 1 VA4 P) � 5 MMft PI PPr • PH PB PI MW «fc 1 ■ � IMiPK, ««fltcmtfB | 4 A NimirKH IMA I • • • JR 4- 3L JJII si SjJiB ■■ w£IBB ■1 ■fcf ■■ ■9 Br + • • £ h yi, 11 5i i . 1 ; j, : I -2 •• inf- . v- — y .