Bethel High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Bethel, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1961 volume:

4848484853232323532353 Dedication We, the Class of nineteen hundred and sixty-one, wish to dedicate our yearbook to our Senior class advisors, Mr. Joseph Piera and Mr. Michael Pellegrino, who have helped us immeasurably to con- struct this key to the past, and who have aided in handing us an invaluable key to the future, our education. CROSSED KEYS ---- Bethel High School Bethel, Connecticut Yearbook Staff Katherine Reed Literary Editor Patricia Taylor Editor Paul Mullaney Layout Editor BOTTOM ROW, left to right: M. Pellegrino, Yearbook Advisor, P. Clark, J. Mannion, P. Mullaney, K. Reed, T. Miller, P. Taylor, D. Bridges, M. Saso, J. Pawloski, E. Leonard, V. Saso. SECOND ROW: E. Nash, J. Stevens, M. Troy, D. King, K. O’Keefe, R. Timms, P. Stecker, M. Coughlin, A. Sapanaro, R. Sergi, M. Paust, J. Allen. THIRD ROW: J. Menti, F. Prodoti, L. Sherman, C. Barrett, C. Benedict, V. Vilardi, S. Dallas, K. Shannon, C. Bergfors, T. Taylor, M. Prodoti, N. LaCava, R. Murphy. FOURTH ROW: S. Webb, D. Smith, C. Fillow, A. Girardeau, R. White, R. Briscoe, W. Price, G. Allen, S. Spafford, B. Short, R. Giardina, D. Bozzomo, R. Coffey, J. Haas. Theresa Miller Art Editor John Pawloski Photography Editor Mary Saso Advertising Editor Dorothy Bridges Typing Editor To the Class of 1961: It is no fun for a group of young people to live through their Junior year in the midst of a building project and to spend their Senior year on a “shake-down” cruise in a new school plant. For your fortitude in meeting difficulties and your maturity in adjusting to them I commend you highly. Congratulations for a job well done and best wishes for the future. By the grace of God may you each continue to grow in wisdom and to live in peace. Ralph M. T. Johnson Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent of Schools John R. MacDonald To the Class of 1961: It has been my extreme pleasure to watch you through the years advance in knowledge—and I hope in wisdom. There can be a difference, you know. A quotation attributed to Francis Quarles states: Knowledge, when wisdom is too weak to guide her Is like a headstrong horse that throws the rider. With God’s help may you continue to advance in knowledge and wisdom. John R. MacDonald Assistant Superintendent I wish to congratulate you upon the com- pletion of four years of High School. In addition to the knowledge which you have acquired in your classes, you have formed many new friendships. This “Crossed Keys” will serve as a record of these pleasant associations which you have made during your four years of high school. This commencement is just opening the gates of a new life. May God be your guide in all your undertakings and best of luck and success in your future. Charles L. Boice Principal Principal Charles L. Boice Assistant Principal Margaret C. Fisher Members of the Class of 1961 May I congratulate you on your past achievements and wish you success in your future endeavors. I have enjoyed working with you. I believe the possibilities of your future accomplishments are unlimited. Don’t waste your talents. Do your share towards making the world the right kind of a place to live in. If you are willing to work, keep your interest in people, further your education you will be able to success- fully accept the challenge of the Atomic Age. Good Luck! Margaret C. Fisher Assistant Principal 7 Mr. Blum Social Studies Mrs. Boice Physical Education Mr. Brawley Guidance Faculty A1 teach i e eoti Miss Carlson Miss Carroll Mr. Chickering Mr. DeLuca Mrs. Ferris English English Social Studies Industrial Arts Science Business Subjects Miss Fisher Chemistry Mr. Jacouzzi Biology Miss Lynch Social Studies Mrs. MacDonald Miss Montgomery English English Mr. Pellegrino Mr. Piera Miss Polhemus Mrs. Short Mrs. Stokes Social Studies Business Subjects Music Latin Business Subjects Mr. Swanson Miss Treat Mrs. Ward Physical Education English French Mathematics Miss Werelius Mrs. Whaley Mathematics Home Economics Henry Brooks Adams Class Advisers With this message goes my sincere ap- preciation to the Class of 1961 for a pleas- ant and stimulating year of association. I hope that in the future, you find happiness in your work, home, and community lives. J. C. PlERA To the members of the Class of 1961: I extend to you my sincere gratitude for your part in making my first year of teach- ing both enjoyable and meaningful. I would particularly like to thank the members of Homeroom 274 for their assistance in the past year. You leave Bethel High with my sincere wish that your future years will be happy, fruitful and successful. Michael Pellegrino “ ‘Tis in my memory locked, And you yourself shall keep the key of it.” William Shakespeare Senior Class Officers Ellie Nash Pres.—2 yrs. The Class of 1961 wishes to sincerely thank our Senior class officers for the work and time they have devoted toward making our Senior year such a successful one. Congratulations to Ellie, Bob, Suellen, and Rickie for a job well done. Rickie Timms Treas.—4 yrs. Bob Coffey V. Pres.—1 yr. Suellen Toole Sec.—4 yrs. National Honor Society BOTTOM ROW: left to right: Katherine Reed, Eleanor Nash, Bennett Short, Virginia Saso. SECOND ROW: Mary Saso, Patricia Taylor, Dorothy Bridges, Fredricka Timms, Vivienne Vilardi. ABSENT: Patricia Sisson, Susan Toole. ICrtXUuledUfe, in q uth H uUaAo+h, in a e Thomas Haynes Bayly JAMES ALLEN “Jim” “He will never know an enemy and never lack a friend.” Loves to shovel out the driveway after a snowstorm . . . certain in- terest in the Sophomore class . . . takes things as they come ... worry and he have never met. Class Dances 1,2; Library Club 4; Baseball 4; Senior Prom; Yearbook Staff. GEORGE S. ALBERT “Dink” “He is friendly, he is courteous, which is recommendation enough for anyone.” All-around fellow ... ambling along without a care in the world; drives a crazy Ford . . . enjoys life at his leisure . . . when he’s not laugh- ing, he’s grinning. Cross Country Mgr. 1; Track 3; Junior Minstrel; Senior Prom. LYNN K. BARNARD “Lynn” “She may come silently, but always with laughter in her heart.” Quiet . . . dependable . . . “Terry” . . . those trips to Newark . . . “Oh! for Pete’s sake.” . . . pixie haircut . . . cute smile. Library Club 1; Glee Club 1. 13 GRADY ALLEN “Grady” “Why should life all labor be?” Swift and sure . . . loves his car... also his girls ... a winning smile, accompanied with dimples . . . Cross Country Star . . . likes to draw. Cross Country 1,2,3, Capt. 4; Bas- ketball 1,2,3; Junior Prom; Class Dances 1,2; Senior Prom; Year- book Staff. JAMES M. BELOT “Jim” “Quiet men conquer many fields.’’ Master artist . . . hard to get up in the morning . .. innocent as an un- lit firecracker . . . always on the go . . . First National meat clerk. Basketball 1; Football 1; Photo Club 2,3; Junior Prom; Senior Prom. V'lie, dcufA of ousi CAROL ANN BARRETT “Carol” “Worry and I are enemies.” A great dreamer ... in a world of her own . . . Mrs. MacDonald’s nemesis ... Mr. Blum still wonders If she has a tongue ... a friendly kid with a cute smile. Glee Club 1,2,3; Junior Minstrel; Class Dances 2,4; Senior Prom; Barnumtowner Staff 4; Yearbook Staff. CHARLENE F. BENEDICT “Corky” “With malice toward none, with charity for all.” Always ready to lend a helping hand . . . lovely hair and com- plexion . . . interested in photog- raphy . . . pleasing and outgoing personality . . . well liked by all. Camera Club 1,2,3, Sec-Treas. 4; Junior Minstrel; Yearbook Staff. 14 V CAROL A. BERGFORS “Carol” “Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.” Half of the Bobbsey twins ... quiet till you know her . . . watch out for that crazy giggle . . . spends most of her time looking out for Elbe. Glee Club; Library Club; J.V. Cheerleading Co-capt. 2; Class Dances 1,2,4; Junior Minstrel; Jun- ior Prom; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Barnumtowner Staff 4; Year- book Staff. o ie, the, JUufA, of o w (jlosuf,. Byron Seniors ROBERT J. BRISCOE “Bob” “An open hand, an easy shoe, And a hope to make a day go through.” Happy-go-lucky . . . our ’60 foot- ball captain . . . always a smile... Sharyn ... no cares, no worries... boy, can he murder a hotdog. Class Dances 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Senior Play; Student Coun- cil 3,4; Yearbook Staff. DONALD P. BOZZOMO “Don” “The style is the man himself.” Sharp dresser . . . likes to rattle the teachers . . . well-mannered... seems quiet but—WOW! .. . jokes come very easily to this fellow . . . usually seen with Jerry. Track 1; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Library Club 1. PETER E. CLARK “Pete” “He lives at peace with all mankind, In friendship he is true.” Personality plus ... a little man with a big smile . . . homework is a myth . . . clever mischief maker . . . believes in enjoying life at his ease. Football 1,2,3; Baseball 2; Student Council 1,4; Junior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Class Dances 1,2,4. 15 DOROTHY BRIDGES “Dottie” “A smile is the light in the window of a face which shows that the heart is at home.” Brains as well as beauty ... golden voice . . . avid bowler . . . good all around student . . . never with- out a smile . . . Mrs. Stokes’ right- hand girl. Junior Minstrel; Senior Play; Sen- ior Prom; Glee Club 1,2,3; Debits Credits Club 4; Yearbook Staff. all 9 gaJi it, a tall WILLIAM J. CORBETT “Bill” “He makes the most of the best and the least of the worst.” Aims to please, using humor as his weapon ... tall, Taller, TALLEST . . . great tease . . . likes to dance . . . a smile that sends you . . . winsome, witty, and always wel- come. Basketball 1,2,3; Cross Country 1; Library Club 2; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Class Dances 1,2,4; Student Council 1; Senior Play; Senior Prom. ROBERT W. COFFEY “Bob” “Never too bold and never afraid.” Quick wit and explosive humor... no cares, no worries . . . prefers underclassmen . . . more freckles than you can count . . . tries to diminish the population with his car. Basketball 1,2,3; Cross Country 1,2; Football 1,3; Junior Minstrel; Jun- ior Prom; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Class Dances 1,2,4; Year- book Staff. MARLENE L. COUGHLIN “Moe” “The best is that which we dream. Quiet girl with a quiet charm . . . shy, sweet smile . . . ardent clothes horse . . . college-bound . . . usually seen with Mike . . . remember the pajama party at Kathy Reed’s. Library Club 1,2; Dramatic Club 1,2; Class Dances 1,2; Barnum- towner Staff 3; J.V. Cheerleading 2; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Senior Play; Senior Prom; V. Cheerleading 4; Yearbook Staff. 16 MICHAEL J. CULHANE “Big Mike” “He possesses the power of pleasing without any visible effort.” Easy grin . . . self-assured but un- imposing . . . fair and just in all he does ... a diplomatic heart ... good man to have on your side. Senior Prom. SANDRA J. DALLAS “Sandi” “Not quiet, not loud, not short, not tall; But a pleasant mingling ot them all. Loves a good time . . . good sense of humor . . . sincere friend . . . usually found with Mary . . . “Did you get the English?” . . . enjoys dancing . . . cute smile. Glee Club 1,2,3; Library Club 3; Barnumtowner Staff 4; Debits Credits Club 4; Class Dance 2; Jun- ior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Yearbook Staff. G4iA a 'ita'i to 4te i UeA Juj,............................. John Masefield ANTHONY J. DACUNHA JR. “Tony” “If I should lose, let me stand by the road And cheer as the winners go by.” Cool, calm, and slow burning . . . Oh, those eyes ... as much a man as a man can be . . . usually found at 72 Milwaukee Avenue ... a clown at heart. J.V. Basketball 1; V. Basketball 2,3, Captain 4; Cross Country 1,2, Captain 3; Football 4; Baseball Mgr. 2; Class Dances 1,2,3,4; Jun- ior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Senior Prom; Senior Play; Student Coun- cil 2,3; Treasurer 4; Yearbook Staff. JOHN DEWYZE “John” “A man’s true worth is the good he does in the world.” His manner is genial and com- radely . . . soft-spoken and well- informed . . . enjoys collecting stamps . . . our red-headed Dutch- man . . . droll humor. Junior Minstrel; Senior Play; Cam- era Club. ROBERT F. DWYER “Bob” “Thoughts too deep to be expressed, And too strong to be suppressed.” Blue eyes that just won’t quit . . . unusually quiet . . . main interest Neiani . . . likes to bluff teachers . .. crazy about his hot-rod . .. tall, dark, and handsome. Senior Prom, Elected Student Council Pres.—Resigned Sept 60. KEVIN J. GALLAGHER “Kevin” “A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men. “I wonder what I did wrong?” . . . mathematical genius? . . . loves to make mischief . . . why teachers get gray ... a good kid with a ready joke. Class Dances 2; Basketball 1,2,3; Junior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Sen- ior Prom. ........the thouyhtA of youth CARLENE L. FILLOW “Cookie” “Where she meets a stranger, there she leaves a friend.” Young in heart, mature in mind... competent secretary to Ambler... the life-saver in history . . . con- siderate of others . . . never too busy to laugh. Glee Club 1; J.V. Basketball 1; Class Dance 2; Junior Minstrel; Senior Prom; Yearbook Staff. ROBERT M. GIARDINA “Bird” “His neighbors he did not abuse, Was sociable and gay.” Witty as they come ... crazy sweat- ers . . . Mrs. MacDonald’s pride and joy? . . . knows all about femmes fatales ... quiet only when sleeping . . . blushes easily ... a friend to everyone. Football 2,3; Football Mgr. 1; Bas- ketball Mgr. 2; Library Club 1,2,3,4, President 3,4, Vice Presi- dent 2; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Junior Minstrel; Class Dances 1,2; Barnumtowner Staff 4; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Senior Play; Yearbook Staff. DAVID C. GEORGE “Dave” “Serious, but not too serious; shy, but not too shy.” Seems quiet and serious .. . usually seen with Jim . . . our only Colo- rado cowboy . . . studious at first glance . . . doesn’t like people who follow him close. Baseball 3; Cross Country 3. 18 DONALD GRUMMAN “Don” “There’s honesty and good fellowship in him. There is loyalty in his friendship . . . owns a crazy looking car . . . an eye for fun . . . friendly in a quiet way . . . always a twinkle in his eye. Basketball 1; Cross Country 1; Baseball 1,2,4; Library Club 4; Senior Prom; Senior Play. G 1 COStCf, VO+Uj, U404Uj UA,. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Seniors JAMES G. HAAS “Jim” “Patience and time accomplish more than force and violence.” Pleasant and polite . . . often seen, often quiet . . . “Have you seen Joe? . . . dependable in thought and deed . . . quiet to those who know him not. Class Dances 1,2; Library Club 3; Camera Club 2,4; Senior Prom; Yearbook Staff. ALICE J. GIRARDEAU “Al” “And her modest answer and graceful air Show her wise and good as she is fair.” Pleasing personality . . . willing helper . . . dry sense of humor . . . hard worker . . . always dreaming of her car ... avid basketball player . . . future nurse . . . liked by all. Glee Club 1; Class Dances 1,2,4; Basketball 1,2,3, Co-capt. 4; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Barnumtowner Staff 3,4; Library Club 4; Senior Play; Year- book Staff. WILLIAM J. HAAS “Bill” “Let thy words be few in the midst of many. Shy in speech but not in spirit . . . modest and reserved . . . everlast- ingly easy going . .. keeps the First National spotless . . . never im- poses on anyone. Camera Club 1; Library Club 1,2,3; Senior Play; Yearbook Staff. CoHjfru iuUf, Ual Uuf, dasU+Uf, CONRAD F. KASACK “Connie” “Fortune’s a prize to be won; Adventure is the road to it.” “Homework, what is that?” ... nice dresser . . . real sleepy head . . . green eyes . . . short blond hair. Camera Club 1,2,3; Junior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Senior Prom; Track 4; Yearbook Staff. PATRICIA A. KILCRAN “Pat” “Her heart was open as the day, Her feelings all were true.” “I’m going to kill you!” . . . usually talking about Betsy Jr., R.M., or Mrs. M. . . . she couldn’t live with- out basketball . . . usually found in the Library. Library Club 1,2,3,4; J.V. Basket- ball 2,3; V. Basketball 4; Softball 2; Student Council 2. ALISON DIANA KING “Diana” “The most useless day of all is that in which we have not laughed.” Never too busy to be a friend . . . full of cheer and full of fun... keeps the Marlboro Company in business . . . seldom without a smile . . . happy-go-lucky soul. Glee Club 1,2; J.V. Cheerleading 2; V. Cheerleading 4; Barnumtowner Staff 2,3,4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; Junior Prom; Dramatic Club, V. Pres. 3; Junior Minstrel; Class Dances 1,2,4; Student Council 4; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Candy Manager; Yearbook Staff. 20 JOSEPH H. KUHN “Joe” “Study was something devised by the enemy. Quick to smile ... pals around with Bob . . . well mannered and cour- teous to all . . . often found work- ing in the library . . . when you’re with Joe you’re with a friend. Library Club 3; Baseball 2; Jun- ior Minstrel. i (fQ- the, umJz+i umi uKuyi. Walt Whitman ROBERT D. LEITTON JR. “Bob” “Kind words he ever had lor all; He knows no base design.” His conviction: “Life is too short for unhappy moments.” . . . lazy smile . . . never a dull moment... right-hand guy at English’s ... an asset to any group. Junior Minstrel; Senior Prom. ELEANOR M. LEONARD “Ellie” “Vivacity is the gift of women.” Cuteness allures others . . . happy- go-lucky student . .. still Ruggie... motorcycles . . . “Oh, that Tech, team!” . . . the other half of the Bobbsey Twins . . . innocent? Glee Club 1; V. Cheerleading 2; Library Club 1; Class Dances 1,2,4; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Sen- ior Play; Senior Prom; Barnum- towner Staff 4; Yearbook Staff. JOYA E. MANNION “Joy” “Joy of the dear companions, and of the merry word and laughing face.” Small, dark, and lovely . . . Oh! those eyes! ... ‘If she can do it, I can do it!” . . . great ambition for a career . . . class Dear Abby . . . Frank ... a house at the shores. Glee Club 1,2; Dramatic Club 1,2,3; Junior Minstrel; Student Council; Library Club Secretary; Yearbook Staff. CORNELIUS J. LACAVA “Neil” “Suppress me if you can; I am a merry jest!” His motto: love, laugh, and then learn . . . good dancer . . . efficient Student Council President... loves parties . . . prefers underclasswo- men . . . Mrs. Mac’s favorite stu- dent. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class Pres. 2; Magazine Manager 4; Football 3,4; Junior Prom; Student Council Pres. 4. JUDITH A. McKAY “Tiny” “A good heart and an ever-ready smile has she.” Garsh! ... “Gee, that’s too bad!”. . . always good for a laugh ... usually trying to get her brother’s car . . . the party for the Little Sisters. Glee Club 1; Junior Minstrel; Sen- ior Play; Yearbook Staff. (Zut 9 Ucupe pAO+tuA L to- he fi, JOSEPH F. MENTI “Joey” “Good will is the mightiest practical force in the universe. Shopping around for girls ... B.H.S. depositor . . . new chef at the Doughboy . . . always ready for a laugh . .. Mrs. Stoke’s messenger boy ... a good dependable friend. Library Club 3; Debits Credits Club 4; Junior Minstrel; Class Dances 1,2,4; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Football Mgr. 1,2; Year- book Staff. THERESA A. MILLER “Terri” “She is the greatest artist who has embodied, in the sum of her works, the greatest number of the greatest ideas.” Artist of the class . . . quiet and cute . . . “Oh, this English!” . . . short but sweet . . . blushes easily . . . good friend to have . . . warm personality . . . gets things done. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; Barnumtowner Staff 3,4; Art Club 3; Class Dance 2; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Senior Play; Student Coun- cil 3; Yearbook Staff. 22 V PAUL B. MULLANEY “Paul Q” “A long life may not be good enough, but a good life is long enough.” Usually seen at-guess? . . . blushes as easily as he smiles . . . depend- able . . . always coming out with well-timed remarks . . . “I’m with ya, kid.” Baseball 2,3,4; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Boys’ State; Student Council 4; Senior Play; Yearbook Staff. g u mil i to- fO b josie 9 Ale p,. Robert Frost Seniors RAYMOND H. MURPHY JR. “Ray” “All the conditions of happiness are realized in the life of a man of science.” H2S04 ... Miss Fisher’s compe- tent assistant in the lab . . . helps out with every project . . . Senior with a permanent corridor pass... amiability with a quick wit. Library Club 1,2; Radio Club 3; Senior Play; Yearbook Staff. JAMES P. O’HARA “Jimmy” “Who never defers and never demands, But smiling takes the world in his hands.” Loves to make trouble . . . Pres, of the Piston Jockeys . . . can always be depended on . . . always ready with an answer in class, even if it’s wrong ... as swell a guy as a guy can be. Class Dances 1,2,4; Basketball 1; Football 1; Library Club 2,4; Stu- dent Council 1,2,4; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Sen- ior Play; Class Vice-president 3; Yearbook Staff. GIBSON NEWMAN JR. “Butch” “He said little, but to the point. Hails from Newtown . . . lives to play basketball . . . “Where’s study hall today?” . . . loaded with school spirit . . . real nice fella’ . . . well liked by all. Basketball 3,4. 23 ELEANOR T. NASH “Ellie” “The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength and skill.” Beautiful eyes . . . efficient class president . . . likes Latin and all that goes with it ... a smile for everyone . . . future nurse. Library Club 1; Glee Club 1; Stu- dent Council 3,4; Class President 3,4; Class Dances 1,2; Junior Min- strel; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Senior Play; Barnumtowner Staff 3,4; Yearbook Staff. KATHLEEN M. O’KEEFE “Kathy” “Nymph of the downward smile and the sidelong glance. What would the cheerleading squad do without her? . . . Never without her man . . . life of the party . . . flirtatious eyes . . . par- tial to Renaults . . . interest at Tech. Library Club 1,2,3,4; Dramatic Club 1,2,; Glee Club 1; J.V. Cheer- leading 2; V. Cheerleading 3,4; Class Dances 1,2,3,4; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Sen- ior Play; Barnumtowner Staff 2,3; Yearbook Staff. MARILYN J. PAUST “Marilyn” “There is a soft and pensive grace, Cast in thought upon her face.” Dr. Spinella’s assistant . . . fond of the Army . . . full of fun . . . drives a wild blue Renault . . . “the bag man” . . . usually flirting and teasing . . . very expressive eyes. Glee Club 1,2,3; Library Club 1,2,3,4; Class Dance 1; Junior Min- strel; Junior Prom; Senior Play; Yearbook Staff. JOHN A. PAWLOSKI “Jack” “Not by years, but by disposition is wisdom acquired.” Ardent camera fan . . . prefers a Sophomore girl named Susan . . . may go north to Alaska . . . very chemically minded . . . interested in geology . . . great smile . . . nice to know. Radio Club, Sec.-Treas. 3; Photo Club 1,2,3,4; Junior Minstrel; Jun- ior Prom; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Yearbook Staff. Pn ue, all Mutual', CAROLYN E. PIERCE “Carol” “Good nature is one of the richest dividends of personality.” “You name it, I’ve heard it” . . . likes to argue . . . good humor . . . crazy laugh . . . talkative . . . look- ing for an excuse to get out of gym ... spends spare time with Tommy. Glee Club 1,2; Library Club 3; Barnumtowner Staff 3; Yearbook Staff. Itoid j a t that udtiolt U fOa £. New Testament 1961 MICHAEL J. PRODOTI “Mike” “Mirth, with thee I mean to live.” A smile and a word for everyone ... loves to talk ... “Where’s Moe?” ... a joke for every situation . . . a really great dancer . . . always ready with a helping hand . . . “Where’re you going?” J.V. Basketball 2,4; Sophomore Dance; Baseball 2,4; Junior Min- strel; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Senior Play; Barnumtowner Staff 3,4; Yearbook Staff. JOHN W. PRICE “Wayne” “Silence is an element in which great things fashion themselves.” Gentlemanly in manner; serious in purpose . . . humor hides behind a serious mind . . . remember the goatee for the beatnik party . . . keeps calm in any situation . . . just loves cleaning house. Junior Minstrel; Senior Play; Year- book Staff. KATHERINE A. REED “Kathy” “Of a joy apart from thee, Free be she, fancy-free.” Generous as the day is long . . . first Alaska and now Florida . . . Reed’s parties—a byword in Bethel . . . only member of the class who takes the “drive-in” sign at the Sycamore literally ... a friend who is a friend. Dramatic Club 1,2,3; Library Club 1,2; Glee Club 1,2; Barnumtowner Staff 2,3; Class Dances 1,2,4; Jun- ior Prom; Junior Minstrel; J.V. Cheerleading Co-Capt. 2; V. Cheer- leading 3, Capt. 4; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Yearbook Staff. 25 FRANCES PRODOTI “Fran” “The gift of gaiety may itself be the greatest good fortune.” Never without a smile . . . spirit behind the girls basketball team... shiny black hair . . . loves to take gym . . . everybody’s friend . . . proud of her Ford. Glee Club 1,2,3; Library Club 1,4; Class Dances 1,2,3; Softball 2,3,4; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Basket- ball 4; Yearbook Staff. Jiet uA, (jo. hence ta etheA MARY A. SASO “Mary” “Proper words in proper places.” Joined us in Nov. of our Junior year . . . excellent student ... re- liable . . . appears quiet . . . likes to drive . . . very serious minded . . . a certain teacher’s special bun- ny. Debits Credits Club; Library Club 3,4; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Yearbook Staff. ANDRE R. SAPANARO “Andy” “The happiness of a man is to do the work of a man.” Good sport . . . gets things done... remember the pump for the Junior Prom? . . . prefers blondes . . . drives a snazzy T-bird . . . always a wise crack . . . what a line! Cross Country 1,2,3; Track 3; Jun- ior Prom; Class Dances 2,4; Junior Minstrel; Senior Play; Yearbook Staff. VIRGINIA A. SASO “Ginny” “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Seems quiet, but . . . dependable . . . her “beartrapper” . . . Oh, that giggle! . . . believes all she hears ... trig class ... “Good Grief! ... loves to tease ... sincere friend. Basketball 4; Softball 3,4; Senior Prom; Senior Play; Yearbook Staff. 26 RALPH C. SERGI “Serg” Of such a wit the world should have more.” Ambitious and able ... liked by all who know him . . . master sales- man .. . that New York accent__ serious, helpful, and willing . . . mild-mannered. Student Council 1; Football 1; Track 1; Baseball 2; Junior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Senior Play; Sen- ior Prom; Yearbook Staff. witli ut jjectsi. Algernon Charles Swinburne Seniors BENNETT H. SHORT JR. “Ben” “We grant though he had much wit, He was very shy of using it.” Dependable . . . keen wit . . . “Go- ing to Sam’s?” . . . chemistry lab ... “B.H.S.” ... shy? ... contagious laugh . . . mathematically minded ... Oh, that blush! Track 4; Junior Prom; Senior Play; Junior Minstrel; Senior Prom; Class Dances 1,2; Yearbook Staff. KATHLEEN M. SHANNON “Kathy” “I am satisfied—I dance, sing, laugh and love.” An Irish girl with an Irish way . . . always talking . . . great dancer .. . lively as they come ... a certain fel- low at D.S.C. . . . will try most any- thing once. Class Vice President 1; Student Council 1,2,3; V. Cheerleading 2,3, 4; Class Dances 1,2,3,4; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Junior Min- strel; Senior Play; Library Club 1, 2,3; Dramatic Club 1,2,3; Glee Club 1; Barnumtower Staff 2,3,4; Soft- ball 4; Yearbook Staff. PATRICIA G. SISSON “Sat” “Give the world the best you have, And the best will come back to. you.” Likes basketball . . . David . . . don’t get her mad . . . very dra- matic . . . excellent English stu- dent ... the tall sophisticated type. Magazine Campaign 2; Glee Club 1; Dramatic Club 1,3; Library Club 1,2,3; Class Dances 1,2; Softball 1; Basketball 1,2; Barnumtowner Staff 2,3, Editor 4; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Sertior Prom; Senior Play; Student Council 4. 27 LINDA JEAN SHERMAN “Lin” “I live for those that love me and the good that I can do.” Always awaiting letters from Alas- ka .. . long, dark hair, flashing smile ... “I got a letter today!!! ... sweet personality. Senior Play 4; Senior Prom; Year- book Staff. STEVEN B. SPAFFORD “Steve” ‘‘His heart was as great as the world, but there was no room in it to hold the memory ot a wrong.” Nice eyes . . . quiet at times . . . “Hey Serge, where ya going?” . . . lives out in the sticks . . . goes for tall girls with black hair, mainly Juniors. Baseball 2; Class Dance 2; Foot- ball 3,4; Junior Minstrel; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Senior Play; Yearbook Staff. jUifje, U my college. May 9 yiaJLuit DIANNE M. SMITH “Di” “A grain of gaiety seasons everything.” One of Mrs. Stoke’s right hand gals . . . swell personality . . . sociable . . . excellent company . . . beauti- ful blue eyes . . . look for Dorothy and you’ll find Dianne. Glee Club 1; Student Council 3; Barnumtowner Staff 4; Debits Credits Club 4; Senior Play; Sen- ior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Year- book Staff. PETER E. STECKER “Pete” “Logic is logic, that’s all I say.” His strength is intelligence . . . his weapons are words . . . known as the man with the camera . . . ar- dent ham-radio operator . . . when he’s quiet, he’s thinking ... “I don’t know”—but he does! Camera Club 2, Pres. 3; Radio Club 3; Junior Minstrel; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Junior Prom; Year- book Staff. 28 JEANNE F. STEVENS “Jeanne” “In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Right-hand girl at DanPasco . . . fun to be with . . . just loves gym . . . happy-go-lucky . . . maniac on the road ... “Hey, did you do your history?” Glee Club 1; Class Dance 2; Bas- ketball 1; Senior Prom; Yearbook Staff. d utetl, and eam 'iastie- ItanoAA,, 1961 TIMOTHY C. TAYLOR “Timmy” “A will-’o-the wind, a light-’o- dream.” Future actress of the world ... “My slave” . . . Mae West of Bethel High . . . nice eyes . . . likes sports cars . . . has an up-turned nose. Senior Play; Yearbook Staff. Louisa May Alcott GERALD J. TAYLOR “Jerry” “It is time to explain myself— let us stand up!” Likes the climate of Vermont . . . future admiral of the Navy . . . likes his own muscles . . . caters to his car . . . beautiful blue eyes . . . leave it to this kid. Football 3,4; Class Dances 1,2,3,4; Senior Play. FREDRICKA A. TIMMS “Rickie” “And she is a damsel of delicate mould, With hair like sunshine and a heart of gold.” All the attributes of a lady ... cute and carefree . . . never a dull mo- ment . . . her little black Renault . . . seems completely angelic until . . . . “California, here I come!” Class Dances 1,2,3,4; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Sen- ior Play; Class Treasurer 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1; Library Club 1,2,3; Dramatic Club 1,2,3; Pres. 3; Bar- numtowner Staff 2,3,4; V. Cheer- leading 2,3,4; Yearbook Staff. 29 PATRICIA E. TAYLOR “Patti” “Busy, active, full of fun; Much she’s undertaken, much she’s done.” A friend to everybody, and every- body’s friend . . . “Mickey . . . gul- lible to extremes . . . never safe on Christmas Eve . . . always ready with a helping hand . . . future temperature taker. J.V. Cheerleading 2; V. Cheerlead- ing 4; Class Dances 1,2,4; Junior Prom; Glee Club 1; Bamumtown- er Staff 2,3; Junior Minstrel; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Dramatic Club 1,2,3; Library Club 1,3; Yearbook Editor. fynie+idi dUjxasU, and metttosuj, toJzeA, SUSAN ELLEN TOOLE “Suellen” “The heavens laugh with you in your jubilee.” Lots of fun . . . loves horses . . . when she laughs, everybody laughs . . . “So what’s wrong with the Irish?” . . . efficient Student Coun- cil Secretary . . . likes sports . . . nice to know. Library Club 1; Dramatic Club 1; Glee Club 1; Basketball 1,2,4; Soft- ball 1,2,4; Class Dances 1,2; Jun- ior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Girl’s State; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Class Secretary 1,2,3,4; Student Council Secretary 4; Yearbook Staff. MARY B. TROY “Mary” “A keeper of silence eloquent” Quiet, ’till you know her . . . good things come in small packages . . . boys . . . pretty smile, petite figure . . . Heartbreaker . . . good friend to have . . . pleasing personality. Glee Club 1,2,3; Barnumtowner Staff; Junior Prom; Junior Min- strel; Senior Prom; Senior Play; Class Dance 1; Yearbook Staff. VIVIENNE E. VILARDI “Viv” “Her individuality is evident in her appreciation of the intellectual.” Letters from ... puts the V in vigor . . . crazy driver . . . deep set eyes . . . when she gets her mind made up . . . witty as they come . . . hopes to marry a millionaire. Library Club 1,2,3,4; Dramatic Club 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Stu- dent Council 2; Class Dances 1,2; Junior Prom; Junior Minstrel; Sen- ior Prom; Senior Play; Basketball 1; Yearbook Staff. 30 MARJORIE A. WEBB “Margie” “She is sweet-tempered and one of gentle moods.” Alerts the town when there isn’t any school . . . lovely long hair ... always talking about Dick . . . sec- ond home, 5 Golden Hill . . . loves trips to New York ... “Remember my first party?” Class Dances 1; Senior Prom; Yearbook Staff. them ta lie caoeAstA,, puAe and deep. Thomas Haynes Bayly Seniors JACQUELINE WILLIAMS “Jackie” “She need not seek charm; she has it.” Shy . . . lots of fun . . . likes red hair . . . “The Lark is my summer home!” . . . Usually found with Carol and Ellie ... a good friend. Library Club 1,2,4; Glee Club 1,2; Student Council 4; Junior Minstrel; Senior Play; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Class Dances 1,2; Yearbook Staff. WILMA SARAH WEBB “Billie” “An ocean of dreams without a sound.” Her quiet manner belies a mis- chievous soul . . . special interest in the Navy ... seen with Marilynn ... a friendly smile and hello to all . . . can’t wait for the mail . . . lovely long hair and ivory com- plexion. Senior Play; Library Club 1,4; Jun- ior Minstrel; Glee Club 1; Year- book Staff. ALICE A. ZIOLKOWSKI “Zeke” “Heard melodies are sweet, But those unheard are sweeter. Quiet . . . bashful . . . good sport . . . usually found with Tirty . . . likes to drive . . . likes sports . . . bright smile. Camera Club 4. 31 ROBERT A. WHITE “Bob” “A penny’s worth of mirth is worth a pound of sorrow.” “Alio!” . . . there’s no mistaking that crazy laugh! . . . Mrs. Mac- Donald’s pet peeve . . . artistic... serious in a funny way . . . crazy about L.P. records . . . “Mary had a little lamb.” Library Club 1,2,3,4; Junior Min- strel; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Yearbook Staff. � How could Old Friends, Good Times we forget.......................... HARRY BONNETTE, who left at the end of the Sophomore year to attend Fairfield Prep. SHIRLEY CARTER, Who left at the end of the Sophomore year to get married, now Mrs. Burton Foshay. DELICY BROCK, who married during the Junior year, now Mrs. Daniel Kerhart. GERALD DAVIS, who left in the Sophomore year. ROBERT GRADY, who left during the Junior year to go to work. JOHN HEFFERON, who left in the Junior year, now in the Air Force. RAYMOND HULTGREN, who left in the Junior year. TERRY HURD, who left during the Sophomore year to go to work. SHERMAN JACOBS, who left to join the Navy. BARBARA JENSEN, now Mrs. Walter Andros, who left to marry in the Junior year. RANDY LINDSEY, who moved to California at the end of the Freshman year. PRISCILLA MARCOS, who moved to California after com- pleting her Freshman year at B.H.S. BARBARA McNEIL, who left in the Junior year. MARILYN MURPHY, who left during the Sophomore year to live in Florida. GRACE NORTH, who married during the Senior year, now Mrs. Fran Bruchsel. SANDRA QUENNEVILLE, who moved to Danbury at the close of the Junior year. PAT ROBERTS, who left during our Freshman year to live in Danbury. ANN RUTHERFORD, who was with us for the Sophomore year, now living in Darien. TERRY SCOTT, who joined the Air Force at the end of our Junior year. KAREN STASKO, who moved to Penn Yan, New York, during the Freshman year. BILL WHITE, who left at the end of our Freshman year. CAROL WRIGHT, who left at the end of our Junior year to get married, now Mrs. Thomas Robertson. ‘Keep thy friend under the own life’s key.” William Shakespeare Class History FRESHMAN YEAR 1957-1958 We were first introduced to Bethel High School as the Class of ’61 at the Freshman Reception, which was enjoyed by Freshmen and Seniors alike. Soon after entering B.H.S., we elected our class officers, who were: President, Vivienne Vilardi; Vice President, Kathleen Shannon; Secretary, Su- ellen Toole; Treasurer, Fredricka Timms. Our freshman class advisor was Mrs. Stokes. A few weeks later, we sponsored our first major social event, the Freshman Dance. For our first try, everyone felt that the dance turned out rather well. SOPHOMORE YEAR 1958-1959 This year one of the male members of the Class of ’61 was elected to a class office. Class officers were: President, Neil LaCava; Vice President, Dianne Smith; Secretary, Suellen Toole; Treas- urer, Fredricka Timms. Our class advisors were Mrs. Stokes and Miss Graffam. Our sophomore class dance, “Apple Blossom Time”, was held on Mayday, 1959. We were highly praised for having presented one of the best dances ever in B.H.S. This dance was different in that a more formal atmosphere prevailed than in previous years. This was the first year that we had a school newspaper, The Barnumtowner. JUNIOR YEAR 1959-1960 Class officers this year were: President, Eleanor Nash; Vice President, James O’Hara; Secretary, Suellen Toole; Treasurer, Fredricka Timms. Our class advisors were Mr. Blum and Miss Werelius, who helped us with the many problems that face upperclassmen. The arrival of our class rings instilled in us a feeling of belonging at last. We presented our Super Junior Minstrel, “Full of Surprises,” an event which was enjoyed by both the cast and the audience. This variety show, which was a financial success, gave us a chance to dis- play our many talents. Who can ever forget Mr. Blum playing the clarinet and dancing with us at the Minstrel rehearsals? Our first prom, “Symphony of Sweethearts”, was held on February 13, 1960. Although it was held in the winter, our prom carried with it a touch of spring. The room, decorated with hearts and flowers, featured a fountain equipped with goldfish and water lilies. To carry out this theme, we had to borrow artificial flowers from every merchant for miles around. Patricia Taylor was chosen queen of the prom and James O’Hara, king. As our representatives to Girl’s State, we chose Suellen Toole and to Boy’s State, Paul Mullaney. SENIOR YEAR 1960-61 Upon entering the new addition to our school, we were proud to be Seniors, with so much to do in so little time. Our class officers were: President, Eleanor Nash; Vice-President, Robert Coffey; Secretary, Suellen Toole; Treasurer, Fredricka Timms. This year our class advisors were Mr. Piera and Mr. Pellegrino. Early in the year the class decided to name our yearbook Crossed Keys. The class then had to choose a yearbook printer and photographer. With these decisions finally made, editor Patricia Tay- lor and co-editors Theresa Miller, Dorothy Bridges, Mary Saso, Katherine Reed, John Pawloski, and Paul Mullaney, with their able staff, began work on this project. The Class of ’61 chose to present a musical comedy for our Senior Play, “Father Was A House- wife.” The major parts were double-cast, and the play was held on two consecutive Saturdays. We had a lot of fun presenting this play, and it was very well received by all. This year a new event was born, the Junior- Senior Semi-Formal, held at Christmastime. The hall was decorated in a Christmas theme with a large tree surrounded by presents as the center of attraction. Spring came and with it all of the activities that make the Senior year so memorable. Our many activities included our very successful Senior Prom, our Class Dinner, humorous Class Night, and fin- ally, the crowning glory, Graduation. Now that the end of our four years at Bethel High School has come, we all can look back proudly at our accomplishments. 36 ♦ ♦ Things To. . THINGS TO REMEMBER Our Senior year at B. H. S. Mr. Blum’s jokes T.V. in Problems Lunch Lab Junior Minstrel Co-ed gym Graduation All our dances and proms Senior Play Class Night Class Dinner Basketball and Football games Working on the yearbook Drinking Pat Taylor’s party after the Junior Prom Senior parties at Reed’s Junior-Senior Semi-formal The Piston Jockeys THINGS TO FORGET Not having recess in our Senior year Locker combinations Gym Lectures Term papers Exams Report cards 2:42-3:15 Being told to act our age Gang showers Grand march at the Junior Prom Homework Freshman Decorating for the magazine dance Corridor passes The leaky pool at the Junior Prom English IV-A Chemistry tests Selling candy THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR Mr. Piera’s help Weekends 2:42 P.M. Graduation Being Seniors at last Study Halls The new addition Having a cigarette at lunch Our great Junior Minstrel Driving The attic General Purpose Period Blizzards, explosions, and floods Summer vacations Magazine campaign money Sitting next to class brains Someone doing their homework Mr. Brawley’s guidance Candy profits THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO Reunions Turning 21 Traveling Changing the position of our rings Getting married Being independent Alumni games Not being used as an example Voting Meeting a millionaire College Getting a successful job Space travel Beating Abbott Tech Winning a football championship Going to nightclubs Coming back just to visit Sending our children to B.H.S. Old age pensions 37 A A Class Prophecy ELECTORAL LANDSLIDE WON BY TIMMS AND SHORT!!! Nov. 13, 1984, (AP)—Republican Campaign Manager, Donald Bozzomo, announced early this afternoon that the first woman President-Elect, Fredricka Timms, with the aid of her running mate, Bennett Short, made known six of her cabinet members for the coming administration. Named to the post of Sec- retary of State is Wayne Price, skilled leader in foreign affairs. Paul Mullaney, experienced in financial matters, was named Secretary of Treasury. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare is to be Suellen Toole, the celebrated woman doctor. The new cabinet position of Space Administrator will be headed.by Professor Raymond Murphy and his assistant John Pawloski. The position of Postmaster-General is to be filled by John DeWyze, the great stamp collector. The last cabinet post announced today, that of Attorney-General, was said to be accepted by Mary Saso. The President-Elect issued this statement: “I wish to thank everyone who participated in this campaign to make it a success, especially my publicity chairman, Mike Prodoti, and Advisors Kathy Shannon and Ralph Sergi.” The President-Elect’s high school class, the Class of ’61, will hold its annual class reunion this Sunday afternoon at Bethel High School. This party is also a victory party for the President-Elect. SUNDAY AFTERNOON, AT THE REUNION_________ “I can hardly wait to see all our old classmates.” “Neither can I. I’m so excited!” “Is that the famous actress, Timmy Tay- lor, talking to Robert White ?” “Yes, I think so. And did you know Bob White took over Jack Paar’s place on tele- vision ?” “Yes, I’d heard. Oh, there’s American Airline Stewardess Diana King chatting with Katherine Reed who recently married a famous French diplomat.” “Have you been in Marlene Coughlin’s dress shop recently? I hear it is the most exclusive shop in Boston. She has Sandi Dallas and Jackie Williams modeling for her.” “Yes, I bought the dress that I have on there. It was designed by one of our own classmates, Theresa Miller.” “Is that a Mercedes Lienz that just pulled up? It looks like Bob Dwyer and Andy Sapanaro, the two oil millionaires, getting out with their chauffeur, Bob Leitton.” “It must be; I heard they are so rich that they bought a hotel in New York fully 38 equipped with swimming pools and tennis courts. They’ve hired Eleanor Nash as over- all manager, Bob Giardina as promotion manager, Bob Briscoe as athletic director, and Pat Sisson as swimming instructor. They also sent out gift certificates to all the lady members of the class for a free hair style in their famous beauty salon where Carol Bergfors works as manager and Lynn Barnard, Carlene Fillow, and Jeanne Stev- ens work as hair stylists.” “How do you like my hair style—I took them up on their offer. By the way, did you read in the paper about Professor Vivienne Vilardi becoming President of the Univer- sity of Connecticut? She has just appointed Linda Sherman, Marjorie Webb, and Dian- ne Smith to her administrative staff and Joya Mannion as Chairman of Personnel.” “No kidding! Isn’t that wonderful!” “Aren’t these corsages beautiful? They were donated by Peter Clark, the head of a very successful chain of florist shops.” “Have you ever been to Neil LaCava’s Beatnik Pad in San Francisco? It is the most wonderful place; they’ve got Tony DaCunha at the bongos, Kevin Gallagher spouting poetry, and Jerry Taylor serving Espresso coffee.” “Look, here’s the President-Elect herself coming in with Jim Allen, star reporter for the New York Times, and Carol Barrett, the first woman Security Agent. I wonder if Rickie remembers all of her old class- mates ?” “Here comes Dorothy Bridges, Mr. But- ler’s wife, with Elbe Leonard, manager of the local telephone company. I wonder if they remember the play we put on in our senior year at B.H.S.? It was really funny!” “I think everyone can’t help but remem- ber. Do you know it turned out to be a musical comedy hit on Broadway with the same cast aided by Grady Allen, producer, and Mike Culhane, Jimmy Haas, and Jim O’Hara, stage managers.” “The Danbury News Times has been sold to Charlene Benedict, and the name was immediately changed to the Bethel- Danbury News Times. Featured in the paper are Gibson Newman ‘Sport Shorts’, Kathy O’Keefe—‘The Modern Home’, Con- rad Kasack—‘Today’s Chuckle’, and Peter Stecker—‘Facts About Hydrochloric Acid’.” “Yes, I read their columns every day. By the way, I hear you’ve moved.” “Oh yes, I live in that new housing development designed by Pat Taylor and Mary Troy. The builders were our own Bob Coffey, Joe Kuhn, Bill Corbett, and Don Grumman. In every house they have a device invented by Virginia Saso which clear and washes the dishes automatically. “How original! In my house, which was designed by Alice Ziokowski, I have a picture intercom, invented by David George, which lets you see the person that you are talking to. “I can hardly wait to see the famous playwright, Alice Girardeau, who wrote the book, My Experiences As A Prompter. The book was illustrated by Pat Kilcran and Judy McKay, and published by the Joseph Menti-Stephen Spafford Publishing House.” “Maybe we could take some of our class- mates to the restaurant in New York over on 4th Street called the ‘Exclusive’. They have Carolyn Pierce as hostess, George Al- bert, William Haas, and Jim Belot as chief cooks, and Fran Prodoti and Sarah Webb as waitresses.” “Shhh! Shhh! The President is standing up to speak.” The President-Elect: “I am extremely happy to be here today. Meeting all my old classmates brings back memories of my happy days at Bethel High School. I stand here as your choice for the highest position in the United States of America, but without every one of you standing behind me, I never could have made it. We are a class; let us always stand together in friendship.” 39 Class Ifs What Would Happen If Mr. Johnson didn’t have Mr. MacDonald ? Mr. MacDonald couldn’t look at the girls in yellow anymore? Mr. Boice didn’t have a secretary ? Miss Fisher had all the lab equipment she needed ? Mr. Brawley didn’t have his secretaries ? Mr. Blum got his geography class ? Mrs. Boice didn’t have her basketball team ? Miss Carlson didn’t have the freshman class ? Miss Carroll weren’t so wonderful ? Mr. Chickering produced a master machinist ? Mr. DeLuca didn’t have his dimples ? Mrs. Ferris lost her accent ? Mr. Jacouzzi lost his temper ? Miss Lynch told Mr. Blum’s jokes ? Mrs. MacDonald had a class that could punctu- ate ? Miss Montgomery couldn’t collate with two hands ? Mr. Pellegrino weren’t so patient ? Mr. Piera weren’t our class advisor ? Mrs. Short couldn’t translate the story ? Mrs. Stokes wasted some paper ? Mr. Swanson lost his fatal charm ? Miss Treat didn’t have a French III class ? Mrs. Ward had a trig class that knew what they were doing? Miss Werelius couldn’t find the value of ‘X’? Mrs. Whaley lost her copy of the school rules ? Mrs. Arndt forgot how to type ? Mrs. Benedict didn’t have her messengers ? Miss Vaghi weren’t so cheerful ? Mrs. Vilardi weren’t so helpful ? Mr. Mitchell lost his keys ? Mr. Mannion knew how to read French ? Mr. Shaw smoked Mitch’s pipe ? Mr. Webb didn’t know the fire laws ? Mr. Williams had a mechanical broom? George Albert weren’t so agreeable ? Grady Allen hadn’t been Cross Country captain ? Jim Allen weren’t in Mr. Blum’s Problem’s class? Lynn Barnard didn’t have her Volkswagen ? Carol Barrett got along with Mrs. MacDonald ? Charlene Benedict lost her sense of humor ? Jimmy Belot weren’t so courteous? Carol Bergfors forgot how to giggle ? Donald Bozzomo couldn’t talk his way out of everything ? Dorothy Bridges didn’t know all the answers ? Bob Briscoe lost his guitar ? Peter Clark didn’t have the girls at Jerome’s ? Bob Coffey could sing ? Bill Corbett’s growth were stunted ? Marlene Coughlin didn’t have such beautiful clothes ? Mike Culhane’s father weren’t on the school board ? 40 Tony DaCunha didn’t have Rickie? Sandi Dallas didn’t like boys ? Bob Dwyer didn’t have his blue eyes ? John DeWyze didn’t have his taxi service ? Carlene Fillow weren’t so pessimistic ? Kevin Gallagher didn’t have his Irish temper ? Bob Giardina didn’t have ‘The Bomb’? Don Grumman lost his sincerity ? Jim Haas didn’t work at Mullaney’s ? Bill Haas ever arrived on time ? Conrad Kasack didn’t have such a big line ? Pat Kilcran lost her shorthand pad ? Diana King could say “dog” and “coffee”? Joe Kuhn weren’t such a tease ? Neil LaCava lost his glasses ? Bob Leitton lost his driver’s license ? Elbe Leonard lost her flirtatious ways ? Joya Mannion didn’t commute ? Judy McKay weren’t called “Tiny”? Joe Menti weren’t such a good sport ? Theresa Miller couldn’t draw ? Paul Mullaney didn’t have Mullaney’s ? Ray Murphy blew up the chemistry lab ? Eleanor Nash didn’t do so much for this class ? Gib Newman went to Mr. Blum’s study hall ? Jimmy O’Hara weren’t such a Romeo ? Kathy O’Keefe didn’t have her big sister ? Marilyn Paust couldn’t hold the patient’s hand ? Jack Pawloski weren’t so optimistic ? Carolyn Pierce got her hair cut ? Wayne Price had fallen off the ladder ? Fran Prodoti learned how to drive ? Mike Prodoti were really an Irish cop ? Kathy Reed didn’t have her terrific parties ? Andy Sapanaro didn’t have his Edsel, “Golden Ginny”? Mary Saso flunked a test ? Ginny Saso didn’t believe everything she heard ? Ralph Sergi weren’t such a good salesman ? Kathy Shannon forgot how to laugh ? Linda Sherman went north to Alaska ? Ben Short weren’t so bashful ? Pat Sisson didn’t have help with her chemistry ? Dianne Smith didn’t blush ? Steve Spafford weren't president of the C.Y.O.? Peter Stecker lost his camera ? Jean Stevens lost her friendly ways ? Jerry Taylor didn’t have his car ? Pat Taylor didn’t edit this yearbook ? Timmie Taylor weren’t so dramatic? Rickie Timms didn’t have her country horn? Suellen Toole had the O’ in her last name ? Mary Troy lost her feminine ways? Vivienne Vilardi stopped talking? Marjorie Webb didn’t have Dick ? Sarah Webb weren’t the perfect lady ? Bobby White weren’t so comical ? Jackie Williams liked ketchup ? Alice Ziolkowski weren’t so quiet ? Class Horoscope NAMES George Albert Grady Allen James Allen Lynn Barnard Carol Barrett James Belot Charlene Benedict Carol Bergfors Donald Bozzomo Dorothy Bridges Robert Briscoe Peter Clark Robert Coffey William Corbett Marlene Coughlin Michael Culhane Anthony DaCunha Sandra Dallas John DeWyze Robert Dwyer Carlene Fillow Kevin Gallagher David George Robert Giardina Alice Girardeau Donald Grumman James Haas William Haas Conrad Kasack Pat Kilcran Diana King Joseph Kuhn Neil LaCava Robert Leitton Eleanor Leonard Judy McKay Joya Mannion Joseph Menti FAVORITE EXPRESSION I don’t know You’re off the wall! You know .... For Pete’s sake! Oh! Shikes! Will ya ? Will ya ? Garsh! One never knows, does one ? What’s up ? Why? Wonderful! What’s going on tonight ? Not now, maybe later. Oh! Yes! How ’bout that ? That’ll be the day ! Will ya ? Will ya ? It’s pathetic! Why not! Hey ! You guys going over ? The things you see when you haven’t a gun ! Ehhh! Just like in Texas ! I care less! Oh! Help! I don’t care. Oh my gosh! Any day now. Help me overcome my shyness ? Oh, Brother! Well, I didn’t know! Right away. Would I ever! Don’t get your liver in a quiver! I’m not a flirt! Gawrsh! Guess what ? What’s new ? 44 I GREATEST WEAKNESS Girls Girls Spending money Potato chips Boys Girls Smoking Stan Girls with long hair Long eyelashes Women Homework Girls Cars Clothes Girls Rickie H.A.T.S.—Tech. Smoking Neiani Wixted Blue eyes 147 South Street Western girls Girls Boys Girls Working Girls Bev Music A New Hampshire boy Money Eating Girls Motorcycles Smoking Frank A blonde PRIZE POSSESSION Car Car Car Her father’s Volkswagen A Teddy Bear Car Raleigh coupons S H Green Stamps Comb Jimmy His blue Ford Driver’s license ’49 Chevy 1929 Ford Mike His guitar Corky Little red Teddy Bear Car Hot little Ford Her job Collection of Hot Rod books Letters from....... Bronze Impala Ford convertible she doesn’t have Car Pontiac Himself His father’s Cadillac Bike English accent Ford Pepper His Ford Stuffed bunny rabbit Her brother’s class Frank Draft card FAVORITE PASTIME Working on his car Driving Parking Playing records Going to the movies Parking Eating Pizza Bowling Parking Giving Mrs. Stokes a hard time Playing guitar Goofing off Driving around Piston Jockeys I’ve got time for a pastime ? Playing guitar Basketball Dating and bowling Bowling Seeing Neiani Wixted Going out with boys Burning chemistry lab walls Bowling Having dates Parking Parking Driving Driving Bev Riding her bike Driving the bug Movies Golf Eating Talking Pizza shop Long rides Trying to find something to do 45 Class Horoscope NAMES FAVORITE EXPRESSION Theresa Miller Honestly! Paul Mullaney Oh, really ? Raymond Murphy Darn you! Eleanor Nash Actually though .... Gibson Newman Hang it! James O’Hara Will ya ? Will ya ? Kathleen O’Keefe What’s your troubles ? Bubbles ! Marilyn Paust No doubt about it. John Pawloski It’s all right. Carolyn Pierce Leave me alone! Wayne Price I’m with you. Frances Prodoti My car won’t start! Michael Prodoti You better believe it. Katherine Reed I hate to break the news to you, but .... Andre Sapanaro It’s a pig! Mary Saso Que Pasa ? Virginia Saso Good Grief, Charlie Brown ! Ralph Sergi Let me clue you! Kathleen Shannon What are you, some kind of a nut or something ? Linda Sherman I got a letter today! Bennett Short Scratch! Patricia Sisson Guess What Happened ? Dianne Smith Will you please stop hitting me with your Steven Spafford Clue me will ya ? pocketbook! Peter Stecker I don’t know ? Jeanne Stevens Who me ? Gerald Taylor You can’t fool the kid ! Patricia Taylor What a riot! Timothy Taylor What do I do now ? Fredricka Timms I’m tired! Suellen Toole I’ve had it! Mary Troy Oh, Shut up! Vivienne Vilardi That did it! Marjorie Webb I don’t want to grind the cole slaw, Mother ! Sarah Webb Hmm! I bet that Smartz ! Robert White My friends come first! Jacqueline Williams Oh, Ratsies! Alice Ziolkowski Are you kidding ? 46 GREATEST WEAKNESS Pretty clothes Food Operating ham radio Blue eyes Girls Pizza Tom Cute boys Sue Blonde hair, blue eyes Girls A certain Burns Moe Beatniks Cars Clothes Anything orange or red Lasagna A certain blonde haired boy Skip Blue eyes David Big brown eyes Girls Food Ritty Girls Mickey Sports cars Tony DaCunha Elvis Convertibles Trips to New York Dick Boys’ long eyelashes Millions of dollars T-birds Her boat PRIZE POSSESSION Stereo Hi-Fi record player Records Ham radio Memories Guitar Donna Renault Her eyes Rock collection Leopard slacks Car and license Ford Moe Alaskan Parka His car Gold sorority charm Her bear trapper coat His driver’s license One-half of a red convertible Skip His stool in the lab Her driver’s license Her Paul Petit picture His father’s car His radio equipment Her car Himself Mickey Terry’s tie clip Her ticket to California Her horse Her charm bracelet Blondie Her Blue Stamps Her long fingernails His French poodle—Nikki Her nail polish Her bow and arrow FAVORITE PASTIME Playing records Spending money Ham radio Taking care of the Senior class Playing guitar Working on his car Cheering Flirting with the opposite sex Amateur radio Burger House Being pessimistic Talking on the phone Bowling Cleaning her room Working on his car Experimenting with food Going to New York Bowling Fighting with Mrs. Boice Writing to Skip Playing badminton Playing basketball Hanging around the Lark Bowling Bowling Dating a certain dark haired boy Are you kidding ? Planning for the future Reading Hot Rod magazines Working for Mr. Brawley Horseback riding Dating boys Driving her car Driving Dick’s Lincoln Talking Designing houses Going to the Lark Hunting 47 The Last Will and Testament We, the Class of nineteen-hundred and sixty-one, first to officially graduate from the new addition of B. H. S., being of questionable soundness of mind and body do hereby ordain and establish this to be our last will and testament. To the Class of ’62 we bequeath a road map to the Wagon Wheel to use on prom night. To the Class of ’63 we leave wondering. To the Class of ’64 we leave the hope of an enjoyable four years in the new addition. To Mr. Johnson we bequeath a protective shield to cover the new addition. To Mr. MacDonald we bequeath a secretary with a yellow sweater. To Mr. Boice we bequeath an air conditioned office. To Miss Fisher we bequeath a chemist and a lab assistant as competent as Ray Murphy. To Mr. Brawley we bequeath a one year’s supply of Metrecal. To Mr. Blum we bequeath a new map of the Antarctic. To Mrs. Boice we bequeath a girl athlete that will make the Olympics. To Miss Carlson we bequeath a quiet study hall. To Miss Carroll we bequeath a new television. To Mr. Chickering we bequeath new shop material. To Mr. DeLuca we bequeath a cyclotron. To Mrs. Ferris we bequeath a book entitled How To Lose Your Southern Accent. To Mr. Jacouzzi we bequeath an undefeated basketball team. To Miss Lynch we bequeath a new car. To Mrs. MacDonald we bequeath an organized library. To Miss Montgomery we bequeath a newspaper editor as capable as Pat Sisson. To Mr. Pellegrino we bequeath an enjoyable honeymoon. To Mr. Piera we bequeath another Senior class like the Class of ’61. To Mrs. Short we bequeath a class interested in Latin. To Mrs. Stokes we bequeath a Shorthand II class with more than fifteen students. To Mr. Swanson we bequeath a Class ‘A’ football team. To Mrs. Ward we bequeath a class who understands Algebra as well as Kevin Gallagher. To Miss Werelius we bequeath a new ball of string for her geometry class. To Mrs. Whaley we bequeath automatic dishwashers for the Home Economics room. To Mrs. Arndt we bequeath a full time job. To Mrs. Benedict we bequeath another set of patience to replace the one that she lost this past year. To Miss Vaghi we bequeath a trip to Italy this summer. To Mrs. Vilardi we bequeath another twenty-four hours each day. To Mr. Mannion, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Shaw and Mr. Williams we bequeath a push button system for cleaning. To Mr. Webb we bequeath a fire pole in the supply room to keep him in practice. George Albert leaves his car to Jeffrey Bigelow. Grady Allen leaves jumping for joy. James Allen leaves his good marks to Vernon Devine. Carol Barrett leaves her ability to get along with Mrs. MacDonald to Neila Olson. Lynn Barnard leaves her pixie haircut to Francine Reilly. James Belot leaves his curly locks to Richard Moody. Charlene Benedict leaves her smile to anyone who can smile as nicely. Carol Bergfors leaves without Mr. McNamara. Donald Bozzomo leaves his smart style to Robert Bell. Dorothy Bridges leaves her typing ability to next year’s business practice class. Bob Briscoe leaves Sharyn Mitchell. Peter Clark leaves himself to a few junior girls. Bob Coffey leaves his freckles to Jeanne Wells. Bill Corbett leaves his height to Harry Newton. Marlene Coughlin leaves her clothes to Nancy Stearns. Mike Culhane leaves without a word. of the Class of 1961 Tony DaCunha leaves his sports ability to Robert Campbell. Sandi Dallas leaves her Tech, basketball ticket to Pat Pinder. John DeWyze leaves his cheerful smile to Frank Davis. Bob Dwyer leaves his outspoken ways to Joyce Hassen. Carlene Fillow leaves her shorthand transcript ability to Judy Calitri. Kevin Gallagher leaves his car transmissions to Susan Friedman. David George leaves his seat in Problem’s class to James DeGrasse. Robert Giardina leaves his reckless driving to Judy LeFevre. Alice Girardeau leaves her job in Mr. Boice’s office to Carol Jowdy. Donald Grumman leaves blushing. James Haas leaves his hair tonic to Daniel Newman. Bill Haas leaves his quiet ways to Buster Shaw. Conrad Kasack leaves his Cadillac to any Junior who wants it. Pat Kilcran leaves her bicycle to Patricia Peschko. Diana King leaves her English accent to Susan Rogan. Joe Kuhn leaves his crewcut to Jane Lyon. Neil LaCava leaves his feminine figure to Jane Sutton. Elbe Leonard leaves her ability to bluff teachers to Kathy Ross. Bob Leitton leaves his wonderful smile to some happy Junior. Judy McKay leaves her height to Joan Avanzoto. Joya Mannion leaves her tardiness to Judy Clinton. Joe Menti leaves his ‘Piston Jockey’ jacket to Kevin Leonard. Theresa Miller leaves her artistic ability to Elizabeth Trott. Paul Mullaney leaves happily. Raymond Murphy leaves his physique to Vincent Reynolds. Eleanor Nash takes her charming ways with her. Gibson Newman leaves his shyness to David Lee. Kathy O’Keefe leaves her cheerleading ability to Susan Clark. Marilyn Paust leaves her black hair coloring to Shirley Clarkson. Jack Pawloski leaves his Civil Defense work to Norman Davis. Carolyn Pierce leaves her leopard pants to Jane Clarkson. Wayne Price leaves his dramatic ability to Betty Flanagan. Frances Prodoti leaves her babyish ways to Deborah Andrews. Mike Prodoti leaves, leaves, leaves, leaves. Katherine Reed leaves her country home to anyone who wants to have the best parties in Bethel. Andy Sapanaro leaves his parking spot to Dick Reynolds. Mary Saso leaves her ability to get along with Mrs. Stokes to Charlotte Gleason. Virginia Saso leaves her red T-Bird dream car to Margaret Jones. Ralph Sergi leaves his good marks to Vernon DeVine. Kathy Shannon leaves her voice to anyone who can make use of it. Linda Sherman leaves her Alaskan bound letters to Mary North. Ben Short leaves his wittiness to Wendy Olson Pat Sisson leaves her ability to play basketball to Holly Sheehan. Dianne Smith leaves her job at English’s to Dorothea Lyons. Steve Spafford leaves with a jump of joy. Peter Stecker leaves his trigonometry book to Michael Kalil. Jean Stevens leaves her life-savers for transcription class to Frances Nagy. Jerry Taylor leaves his Henry-J to Mike Shail. Pat Taylor leaves her responsible manner to Kate Wilcox. Timmy Taylor leaves her eye makeup to Judy Hess. Rickie Timms leaves her petite figure to Linda Lossner. Suellen Toole leaves her sarcasm to Mary Downs. Mary Troy leaves her slim waistline to Tony Granatin. Vivienne Vilardi leaves her jolliness to Linda Forbes. Marge Webb leaves her ability to write English compositions to Dora Water- house. Sara Webb leaves her best friend, Barbara Tussup. Robert White takes his list of jokes with him. Jackie Williams leaves her forgetfulness to any Junior who can remember. Alice Ziolkowski leaves her shyness to Kathy Albert. The Class of ’61 regretfully leaves Lou Cistoldi. recasa Typical HOMEROOM “Today third period will be after fourth and fifth period will be last.” PHYSICAL ED—BOYS “Dig those muscles!” ENGLISH IV-A “When writing your term paper .. TYPING “What makes you say that this class is boring?” CHEMISTRY CHEM LAB “Has Ray gone to get the key? It’s freezing out here.” 50 “Are you sure that’s the right mix- ture?” Senior Day IN BETWEEN HIDING “Not that gray mitten again!” ‘Where should you be this period?” STUDY HALL “The good student takes a sincere interest in his or her work. TRIG “Who’s the wise guy who figured out 51 the problem?” ASSEMBLY . . the salute to the flag, followed by the Star Spangled Banner.” OVER AGAIN “Another day over. Wish it were Fri- day” Best All-Around Most Popular Bob Briscoe Class MOST BEST WORST VOTE Popular............. Ambitious........... Likely To Succeed. . Dramatic............ Bashful............. Artistic............ Original............ Collegiate.......... Athletic............ Dependable.......... Sincere............. Fun To Be With. . . , Optimistic.......... Pessimistic......... Masculine........... Feminine............ Comical............. Romantic............ Dignified........... Talkative........... Courteous........... Musical............. Versatile........... Driver.............. Politician.......... Drag With Faculty . . Natured............. Dancer.............. Sport............... Smile............... Laugh............... All Around.......... Driver.............. Drag With Faculty. Heartbreaker........ Tease............... Flirt............... Giggler............. Grind............... Gossip.............. Bluff............... Detention Champ. . . Night Hawk.......... Woman Hater......... Man Hater........... Line................ Vamp................ Sheik............... Blusher............. Baby................ Done Most for Class Wittiest............ Noisiest............ Cutest.............. Prettiest............. Handsomest.......... Neatest............. Quietest............ Easiest To Rattle. . . Hardest To Rattle. . Cutest Couple....... BOY Bob Briscoe..... .Jim O’Hara..... Ray Murphy Bob White....... .Bill Haas...... Jim Belot....... Don Bozzomo .Bob Briscoe.... Tony DaCunha. . Joe Menti....... Donald Grumman . Don Bozzomo.... .Jack Pawloski. . . Peter Stecker.... .Tony DaCunha. . Bob White..... Tony DaCunha. Wayne Price. . . Robert Giardina Bob Briscoe Jim O’Hara.. . . .Bob Briscoe. . . . .Bob Dwyer. . . . Don Bozzomo. . Ben Short..... Bob Briscoe. . . . Mike Prodoti. . . .Bob Briscoe. . . . Bob Briscoe Neil LaCava. . . , .Bob Briscoe .Robert Giardina Peter Stecker.. . Tony DaCunha. Kevin Gallagher Jim O’Hara.... Bob White..... Ray Murphy. . . Mike Prodoti. . . Neil LaCava . . . Bob Dwyer....... .Jim O’Hara.... Ray Murphy. . . Conrad Kasack Tony DaCunha. .Paul Mullaney. . .Bob White...... .Jim O’Hara.... Ben Short...... Robert Giardina .Bob Coffey.... Bob Dwyer Ben Short...... Bill Haas...... Andy Sapanaro Bob Briscoe. . . Tony DaCunha GIRL .....Pat Taylor .....Pat Taylor .....Mary Saso ..... .Pat Sisson .Alice Ziolkowski . . .Theresa Miller .....Pat Taylor Marlene Coughlin .....Pat Sisson . . . . Virginia Saso . . . Virginia Saso .....Diana King .Dorothy Bridges .....Kathy Reed ....Mary Troy .....Diana King . . Joya Mannion . .Rickie Timms .Kathy Shannon . . .Eleanor Nash .Kathy Shannon .Kathy Shannon . . Rickie Timms . . . .Kathy Reed Vivienne Vilardi . .Linda Sherman .Kathy Shannon .....Diana King . Dorothy Bridges . . .Suellen Toole . .Rickie Timms . . Joya Mannion .....Pat Kilcran ... Elbe Leonard . Joya Mannion .. . Ellie Leonard . .Carol Bergfors ....Mary Saso .Marilynn Paust . .Joya Mannion ... Elbe Leonard . . . .Kathy Reed . .Pat Kilcran . Sandra Dallas Joya Mannion . .Dianne Smith .Kathy O’Keefe . . . .Pat Taylor . . . Kathy Reed Kathy Shannon Jackie Williams Alice Girardeau Marlene Coughlin . . Alice Ziolkowski . .Vivienne Vilardi .......Diana King ... Rickie Timms Handsomest — Bob Dwyer Superlatives - 1961 Done Most For Class Most Popular Pat Taylor Done Most For Class — Jim O’Hara Best All-Around — Rickie Timms Cutest Girl — Jackie Williams Cutest Boy — Bob Coffey Prettiest — Alice Girardeau Class Favorites Teacher........................Joseph Piera High School............................Bethel College.............University of Connecticut Color................................... Blue Actor..........................Paul Newman Actress.....................Elizabeth Taylor Book.................................. Exodus Season.................................Summer Radio Program........................W.I.N.S. (anytime) T. V. Program...........................Dobie Gillis Class...........................Class of 1961 Movie.........................Room At The Top Sport............................. Basketball Drink...................................Vodka Collins Author....................... Flower........................ Male Singer.................. Female Singer................ Orchestra.................... Pastime...................... Candy......................... Food......................... Song...........When the Saints Nightspot..................... Cigarette.................... Political Party............... Car........................... Baseball Team................ . . . . Pearl Buck ..........Rose . Johnny Mathis . . . . Brenda Lee . . . Del Rockers ......Parking ... Almond Joy ..........Pizza Go Marching In .....The Lark ..........Kent . . . . Republican ..........Ford . .N.Y. Yankees Ideal Senior TRAIT Personality. Hair....... Eyes....... Nose....... Mouth...... Complexion. Arms....... Legs....... Figure..... Physique. . . Height..... Weight. . . . BOY Paul Mullaney. . Tony DaCunha. Bob Dwyer.... Bill Corbett. . . . .Peter Clark. . . . Ben Short....... .Kevin Gallagher Tony DaCunha. •Tony DaCunha ■Bob Briscoe. . . Tony DaCunha GIRL . . . . Virginia Saso .....Sarah Webb .. . Joya Mannion .. . Rickie Timms .Eleanor Leonard .....Sarah Webb Marlene Coughlin .....Kathy Reed . . . Timmy Taylor .. .Pat Taylor Rickie Timms 54 “Lay their just hands on that golden key That ope’s the palace of eternity.” John Milton COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD IMT „ 1 A V.INAT |'‘.'N SS� ’ 11 IOI C s 0 x’ SI | l()l l I •• omU rlanti H Nijjlu” in-ilu-l IliRh s.lu.ol I hursiiav. December .’2, l‘ � 0 8:«� 11: SO Donation Si.So h v i I c- ■ ;,.W i i. ■ 4 '£ r % — • 5 mon c'!‘u'1 I E DRIVER' A N U ' 600SUR W® ,f%i_ league teacheRs Vvi JO-V � SCHOlA'SH ‘tu ° W- - fiOKs r es- fiec. 2; Yom are cordially invitea - 77?e Junior Prom of the Class of 1961 I960 i5l rv� rs (rvn «wi « “FATHER WAS A HOUSEWIFE” $ .by Ken and Vern Tnrpley T Presented by SENIOR CLASS of BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL Ml «re «e AiVtnai. ( '2fe JUH 22 ’60. P, 1960 I ' • O.M.V. 00 L $ VOID l NUff VMtOAHO WITH HaTI vt nr � 2 tyuJl ojf SuSipSiiteA, Our Junior Minstrel, “Full of Surprises”, was very well accepted at B.H.S. We had as much fun putting the show on as the audience had watching it. The Del-Rockers helped to make the show a tremendous success and gave us a song now considered our class song, When the Saints Go Marchin’ In”. Junior Minstrel Senior Play tf-atUesi IAJgA, a eMouA uU e. CAST Julie Butler...............................Eleanor Leonard, Timothy Taylor Doug Butler......................................Peter Clark, Robert Coffey Dr. Ann Butler...............................Dorothy Bridges, Patricia Sisson Tom Butler.......................................Wayne Price, Robert Briscoe Mrs. Hanson.....................................................Rickie Timms Hank Steinke.............................................................Ralph Sergi Warren.....................................................Anthony DaCunha Sgt. Lutzfelder............................................Michael Prodoti Mrs. Cranfield................................................Kathleen O’Keefe Mrs. Ames................................................................Carol Bergfors Pat Flanagan, R.N......................................................Suellen Toole Mrs. Norris......................................Sarah Webb, Dianne Smith Miss Osborne...............................................Katherine Reed Calvin Pepper..............................................Andre Sapanaro Cynthia Lewis.........................................................Kathleen Shannon PRODUCTION STAFF Director................. Student Director........ Book-holders............ Stage Manager........... Prop Chairman........... Sound and Light Chairman Make-up Chairman......... Tickets and Programs. . . . .................Joseph Piera .................Eleanor Nash Alice Girardeau, Dianne Smith ...............James O’Hara ................Eleanor Nash .............Raymond Murphy ...............Rickie Timms ..................Diana King 58 Our Grand March ojj SuieetlveG itl We are very proud of our Junior Prom, “Sym- phony of Sweethearts”, held on Saturday, Feb- ruary 13, 1960. All of B.H.S. praised our lovely decorations, which centered around hundreds of flowers and a fountain. James O’Hara and Patricia Taylor were chosen King and Queen of our prom. Queen Pat Taylor and King Jim O’Hara with 1960 royalty, Donna Ehrhard and Buddy Richard. lAJojiAe iAosul, fey fiiyltt The Junior-Senior Semi-Formal is a new idea initiated by the classes of 1961 and 1962. At this years dance decora- tions, centered on a Christmas theme, were lovely, with a Christmas tree as center of attraction; an excellent band and delicious refreshments helped all who attended to have a marvelous time. We hope that this new event will find its place in B.H.S. tradition. Jr.-Sr. Semi-formal 61 Student Council BOTTOM ROW, left to right: R. Godfrey, Advisor Miss Carroll, D. Lee, J. Constantini, H. Wagner, L. Menti, F. Martin, R. Roland. SECOND ROW: S. Rogan, B. Newton, B. Main, D. Jurdy, J. Jones, K. Albert, J. Williams, P. Stevens. THIRD ROW: R. Quackenbush, S. Seaton, G. Parsons, N. Olsen, E. Nash, D. King, J. Snopkowski. FOURTH ROW: N. LaCava, T. DaCunha, T. Taylor, B. Briscoe, R. Giardina, P. Sisson, L. Forbes, V. Thomas. Executive Council President..........................Neil LaCava Secretary..........................Susan Toole Treasurer...................Anthony DaCunha Advisor....................................Miss Carroll Senior Class President..................Eleanor Nash Junior Class President....................Linda Forbes Sophomore Class President. .. .Thomas Taylor Freshman Class President. . . .Gregory Parsons BOTTOM ROW, left to right: J. Pawloski. SECOND ROW: A. Ziolkowski, Advisor Mr. Chickering, C. Benedict. THIRD ROW: J. Haas, W. Constantini, R. Light, R. Campbell. CAMERA CLUB BOTTOM ROW, left to right: Dianne Smith. SECOND ROW: Mary Saso, Advisor Mrs Stokes. THIRD ROW: S. Dallas, D. Bridges. ABSENT: J. Menti. DEBITS AND CREDITS CLUB BOTTOM ROW, left to right: J. Calitri, J. Miller, V. Crowley, S. Rogan, P. Toole, E. Lacey, P. Stevens, S. Suhanorsky, J. McHatten, T. Collier, S. Gill. SECOND ROW: C. Jowdy, M. Dibble, M. Taggart, C. Baiad, A. Geckler, N. Miller, K. Parisi, C. Gleason, B. Boughton, D. Gillotti, K. Kull, A. Hargreaves, M. Palmer, E. Ganser. THIRD ROW: P. Doblestein, M. Howley, D. Lyons, J. James, S. Joli, S. Horan, J. Nolan, J. Lyons, J. Jones, P. Hliva, D. Ro- man, R. Constantini, L. Allen, V. Vilardi, K. DeWyze, E. McNeil. FOURTH ROW: G. Allen, J. Cromwell, L. Reed, G. Briscoe, C. Edmonds, J. Coonan, C. Andrews. M. Rist, A. Robineau, M. Bucko, D. Goglin, J. Nelson, P. Kinnane, D. Stryker, F. Nagy. ABSENT: Miss Polhemus, Director. EDITORS Patricia Sisson Editor Mary Ann Jones Susan Friedman Assoc. Editors Fredericka Timms Literary Theresa Miller Art Robert Giardina Sports ADVISOR Miss Montgomery Barnumtowner Staff BOTTOM ROW, left to right: C. Barrett. M. Troy, E. Nash. J. Hess, L. Mandi, J. LeFevre, D. Goglin. SECOND ROW: E. Leonard, T. Granatin, V. Thomas, N. Olson, S. Mitchell, M. Jones, S. Friedman, V. Patino. THIRD ROW: A. Robineau, T. Miller, S. Dallas, D. King, K. O'Keefe, J. Mannion, L. Parisi, S. Clark. R. Timms, S. Albert, P. Kinnane. FOURTH ROW: A. Girardeau, M. Prodoti, Advisor Miss Montgomery, Editor P. Sisson, R. Giardina, C. Pierce. 64 Barbara Tussup V. President Joya Mannion Secretary James O’Hara Treasurer ADVISOR Mrs. MacDonald Library Club BOTTOM ROW, left to right: N. Wixted, V. Patino, M. Saso, C. Edmonds, J. Williams, S. Rogan, J. Mannion, F. Prodoti, P. Kilcran, J. Avanzato, A. Geckler, J. Nolan, R. Gorman, D. Reemers. SECOND ROW: Advisor Mrs. MacDonald, V. Vilardi, S. Clark, M. Howley, R. Benedict, M. Smith, K. Lucas, J. Zeneski, R. Constantini, A. Hargreaves, T. Miller, C. Higgins, T. Gulya. THIRD ROW: M. Luongo, A. Robineau, C. Andrews, M. Paust, B. Tussup, K. DeWyze, D. Ford, S. Hennessey, A. Staib, J. Nelson, P. Kinnane, D. Stryker, M. Weidle. FOURTH ROW: B. Flanagan, J. Spiegelhalter, S. Webb, B. White, B. Corbett, R. Giardina, C. Marshall, M. North, S. Flora, J. Allen, D. Grumman, J. O’Hara, J. Halleck. Class of 1962 Class of 1963 Thomas Taylor President Arthur Fox V. President Barbara Newton Secretary Patricia Kinnane Treasurer ADVISOR Miss Montgomery Class of 1964 Gregory Parsons President Raymond Richard V. President Jack Sutton Secretary Fern Martin Treasurer ADVISOR Miss Carlson “Who makes by force his merit known, And lives to clutch the golden keys.” Alfred Lord Tennyson 2-0, For 2nd Win — Bethel Wins r iil, Parsons Score TIPs; Defensive I nit irkles in Tough Game; Mahopac Next league oamt i From Ridgefield W CANAAN (Special) — Punching across twoj awns in- the first 13 minutes of play, an aroused! High eleven then put on a dazzling display of dft-j football to shutout St. Duke’s of New Canaan.' ere yesterday Afternoon. . !’• • ;■©in 'Ota the Bethel High V minor up et in th ncoUeul Conte rone ;1 )ilHh 8 5$ 47 .. ff thf sdcond const , ftrr three ’cstses, tnum's ftredub Wu LUKE'S bithh Vs. PR£P Ihi' Im Frid °y, o ctob Win First, 26-0 er 30, ,9. � a cats Romp r Ridgefield to s rm 5 RcAfl � .o5 Ub i. i Bri CW (| Neumann. i tr.K CODFRF.y Totals c Pftrsons tether n att iled and C over (or fXtrn Swanso- • Bethel'm ot But the detenv ,p —- A determined i „ .. . . _ _ . . , . . I Bethel attach. Da Cum lrvtT h«nrf.vl W-Jf- lyud, on aD cnd n, straight shutout of cmno bar's with a 22 son her SeinHav after- r«. ;� -1 b� a right end v n. : vo. Coach Bill siaruon � Bethel DaCunh Wildcat� . now hnv.' s nxrir I oi l ■r kin agate� t three losses. Mothers attack started midway « the first � trtor Wl ; 1 � Alien passed. pass to left end j bringing the score u With on!v seconds t( imotC on ns first }U owr major � me. Reeling off fi- lm� ioaen tore into Bothc- r our’.h and (our •; -a:. • y.trUs Cpt DaCunha intercepting a ttv i s� Sir. «i ' ' you % Alt.M on the home 3?. y.W ho H 1 3 1 f ar line. Ridgefield s attempt to lhe ' he voRitor end J to a li yard attempted to ga s to .KTuUty giving Bethel a first down;H(tr pomts -ut :i on the WdfOWd � . TV- statistic The Wildcats’ leading M;oror Bethel .;f or an end nm. followed fry Rtek u Yar gained rash! lest Dotson carry to the M yard Do ' - . - aioved Bethel bar; ? Passes • • pJ penalty MM’i yj, h i op pc irst. 50-10, rom Redding Bethel 4, Pinz. boiled his o starting ftedbtoaa £ rcg Par ; tbc Bethel •round his left end for seven W and a first down trried a gal trxi DaCoafc • 22tS; rtfS'Zrsz: rt,h . • ■ • •ven ..11IsnV . ....ytuwn 4 x,ar % mi J.� l IurT P —r „o, Neu WC� : V. ro„. lto'“ rU ' ‘ ■ rr-- -«J «r� —. «-� • ?� rw“- bFTI'HEL ‘Special} ■ ht« wtnlees Both ! Higr • the nranon last night. rv.iTup: 'g of Joel Barlto Jgh total with seven :,i eight free thr von its first in ato The victory fllmb out of the Wf.MnH Connectivity :,-M . t� l New Milff fifth first t La Caw. line for the first Beth � va tried u olnts b .it fatted, rough « t vmf ji Ri rhr genre BethH (50) i.omor� '� V.v i up vr yards on ■ nivci a second h jbl® reverse aant his left and to tinias mown. iter for the «U onlv mche � ■ flMM wcl!-balanced Mahopac anacoe ••.� � triumph war u great Cr.v«1ey ... 4nil the BcUwl lads! WwiY-.nn. c ly jelled 4 wUllMoody .... in Ihei: , • ,iCnva. Ig . w-itrsimmons to the English rg nock down must go I .r.H Vrtght. Bill . . Bob Briscoe, «nd Shall. 'tedding (40) ticUcs : yler. If . - - St.' Luke’s I Vaughn . - srirst Dowrv n Mernlat rf Is Glued Rushing miCtolay dr. Gained Passing 1251Rua - f nut, Attempted n I Gove risen . � —- --—8 j Silverman, lg ... - j Fourth Hoop ! Victory t double column ' Mke Shall high ov goals and seven r 21 pntn's Neil La id high for Samum! Trumbull was Bu? joints followed by R Vnvs-Times Area Vll - Star Scholastic Eleven Represented on the back Bob Reed of Barlow Howard Noyes and bark {Hasmns f WooiUrifl Spoffont juid baek'Ne :uf Wth rTcentar PezlM Pon. 5ND 3UARD TENTER 3J2AJBJ3.- TACKLE BA(K BACK ACK Name Edward Mor John Bailhe Don Pollegri Rick McNam Ben Do Bob I fem-s Ji G Warren Con All-Stars EDWARD MORIvOCK One-half of one of greatest paw-catching du, Danbury High school football history. Captain of the I960 eleven, he caught 18 passes for 823 yards and five and one of the gi= defensive unit as a Another in tt standing t Orange and Blue. prompting comment. “He i LFN A boy of ’ described by Coach fetto as an all-a player whose deain fell with earh tack one of the main c Barlow’s 5-1 recoi Redding’� firat ton history on a pass 1 Ing game 12-6 loss I JOHN BAH A coach’� ’’dram cellent college mat was the bulwark oi ter line. The btgg the AU-Star eleven and weighing 220 p formed brilliantly offensively and making key block� teammate Taylor BRISCOE foot Captain High Betbet ■ ball tesn-.x BriaoM 125� and I960, for four years. Brewster High. His kOA'ard jaunt for a TD dof atedv j h«t and against tradlUona rival Carmel, he was a constant threat although Brewster was defeated 12-6. District Coaches ticipate in Selections ihury High school, placing five men on ji csv dominated the first annual area All-Star kle lay MuUer o Ver; guard Steve Bpe and and James of Ridgefield. Polling sufficient votes . honorable rcentfcei we� iMann and Foster Whit� .BarlyrvJ ttfc iluaaoB tsr . Tony PaCuaha? Wright of Bethel Georg othall Team announced today by the j ' an io named to the mythical team were two R ™ el, N.Y. High, and one each from Joe! :? er ing. Bethel High, Wooster School for Bo. V:'u V! N.Y, High, only area school not represent was Ridgefield. I the Danbury conlln- 'Team will and team Captain. |sr Vfc- pta and fullback Warren . • W rtght of Bethea weorg . 7f McCuii. frank Boffelii of talsjorman Marcloch foyer of Danbury. The average «.’eight .irst Team 1 116 pour .... e linemen averag .. unde. rai of the finest pass receivers jtod ■ Edward J, Crotty, were from Wilt finest pars receiver j names are 'er seen ’selections In selected along with 'is primarily ck Gordie Fairchild, 1 Times circula Second Tean . Poa. Nam© END v R m «illy iL’ARD j AOi .BACK wGssr BACK jitll LaCai Bob Smith Bob Reed center Rickey 5' guard Ben Dpto. Carmel High is apeedy halfback George one of the area’s leading and guard Don Pellegrino, charging lineman. Fill-ng out the line Bailhe. the 220-pound tec Wooster School and Bob a rugged tackle from High. Named at the other starting squad was Russell of Barlow's firs gregation that rang up a •• • ’r’! m booi Bar Jew Football BOTTOM ROW, left to right: Manager T. Peck, J. Pinder, L. Bryan, R. Curesky, J. Sutton. T. Murphy, R. Balace, F. Pelicas, R. Richards, J. Morehart, G. Parsons, manager M. Luongo. SECOND ROW: Coach Swanson, B. Wright, J. Moody, A. DaCunha, N. LaCava, J. Taylor, A. Neves, R. Moody, T. Mannion, D. Grady, Coach Tarrant. THIRD ROW: Coach Piera, S. Spafford, R. Rapp, L. Cistoldi, M- Shaw, Captain R. Briscoe, T. Taylor, R. Campbell, T. Babcock, M. Shail. ‘Jump on, gang! Bring him down!’ The 1960 football team, led by Coaches W. Swanson, J. Piera, J. Tarrant, and Captain Bob Briscoe, had a good season, the high points of which included beating our main rival, Ridge- field High School, and also St. Luke’s Prep. We tied the school record by winning two games out of seven and gained valuable experience from both wins and losses. B.H.S. was honored to have four of our players chosen as All-Stars by the Danbury News Times. They were seniors Bob Briscoe (guard), first team; Neil LaCava (fullback), second team; Steven Spafford (tac- kle), second team; and Tony DaCunha (quar- terback), honorable mention. Head Coach Swanson Watch out! The 1960-61 season of the B.H.S. Basketball team, led by Coach Jacouzzi and Captain Tony DaCunha, was especially successful in that we gained valuable experience which will be re- flected in the records of years to come. The team showed intense school spirit which led them on to five victories. Mike Shail, a Junior, was high scorer for the season. The team suffered a tremendous setback when Captain Tony DaCunha was sidelined because of an injured foot. Playing less than half of the games, Tony was still the third high scorer for the season. Neil LaCava, second high scorer, was also sidelined for a few weeks because of a chipped elbow, another unfortunate occurrance for our team. Coach Jacouzzi We’ve got it! Varsity Basketball BOTTOM ROW, left to right: Manager S. Goldschmidt, G. Newman, N. LaCava, Captain T. DaCunha, F. Fitzsimmons, D. Moody, Manager A. Fox. SECOND ROW: T. Taylor, M. Shail, B. Corbett, Coach Jacouzzi, B. Briscoe, M. Shaw, P. English, Manager M. Prodoti. J.V. Basketbal BOTTOM ROW, left to right: D. Grady, R. Hasty, Captain T. Mannion, R. Parsons, R. Crowley. SECOND ROW: B. Bowman, R. Kolwicz, Coach Selleck, T. Babcock, R. Richard. THIRD ROW: Manager A. Neves, Manager M. Luongo, Manager M. Lambert, G. Parsons, J. Sutton. The 1960-61 J.V. Basketball team was one which was spirited and hard-working. Lead by Coach Selleck and Captain Tom Mannion, they marched to four victories; several times during the season they showed their potential against good teams by holding them down to a below par score. Under the able direction of Coach Fran Selleck, they not only learned the funda- mentals of basketball but also put them to good practical use in their playing. The skill the J.V.’s have in these fundamentals certainly makes the future of the B.H.S. varsity basket- ball team look bright. Take that ball away! Cross Country The prospects of the 1960-61 Cross Country team were exceptionally good, with Captain Grady Allen, a Senior, and Co-captain John Arruda, a Sophomore, returning to form the nucleus of the squad. The Wildcats started out the season by bowing to Henry Abbott Techni- cal School because of only one handicap, inex- perience. Despite the fact that our team was in- experienced they did their best and showed great school spirit throughout the Cross Country sea- son. Journeying to the Western Connecticut Con- ference on October 27, the Wildcats gave an impressive performance as they finished fourth in the League competition. BOTTOM ROW, left to right: J. Anderson, B. Clark, Coach Jacouzzi. SECOND ROW: Man- ager M. Lambert, W. Berg, Co-captain J. Arruda, B. Kasack, T. Gulya, S. Lappas, Captain G. Allen, E. Staib, R. Kowlicz. Varsity Team BOTTOM ROW, left to right: M. Jones, F. Prodoti, S. Friedman. SECOND ROW: V. Saso, P. Kilcran. THIRD ROW: Manager G. Gagnan, C. Simone, V. Thomas, Coach Boice, A. Girardeau, M. Weidle, Manager P. Toole. That’s it, girls! J.V. Team Girl’s Basketball Winding up the basketball season on Febru- ary 15th, the J.V. girl’s team beat Masuk, 15-10. Although the teams did not have too many vic- tories, the B.H.S. girls enjoyed meeting girls from the surrounding schools and playing against them in a sportsman like manner. Senior members included Fran Prodoti, Pat Kilcran, Ginny Saso and Co-captains Alice Gi- rardeau and Suellen Toole. Considering some prospective players and the experience gained this year, Coach Boice is hopeful concerning a successful season in 1961- 62. BOTTOM ROW: left to right: V. Berg, J. Coonan, C. Baiad, B. Carter, SECOND ROW: V. Crowley, C. Higgins, J. James, S. Kalii, J. Rasmussen, Manager P. Toole. THIRD ROW: G. Gagnan, S. Flora, J. Cromwell, F. Nagy, G. Allen, Coach Boice. Varsity Cheerleaders—Football Season Varsity Squad BOTTOM ROW, left to right: L. Parisi, K. Shannon, Captain K. Reed, K. O’Keefe, R. Timms. SECOND ROW: M. Coughlin, D. King, S. Mitchell, L. Forbes, P. Taylor, SUB- STITUTES: N. Olson, S. Clark. AB- SENT: Miss Treat, Advisor. We feel that the cheerleaders this year did a wonderful job. Both the J.V. and Varsity squads helped tremendously in boosting the teams and school spirit. Their peppy cheers were an added attraction to many exciting games. Thanks to all of the cheerleaders for a job well done! J.V. Squad BOTTOM ROW, left to right: J. No- lan, Captain B. Newton, P. Short. SECOND ROW: M. J. Rist, A. Ben- nett, R. Benedict, A. Robineau. SUB- STITUTES: J. Jones, M. Murphy. BOYS’ BASKETBALL Neil LaCava, Captain Tony DaCunha, Gib Newman, Bill Corbett, Bob Briscoe. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Fran Prodoti, Co-captain Suellen Toole, Virginia Saso. ABSENT: Co- captain Alice Girardeau, Pat Kil- cran. Seniors in Sports FOOTBALL Tony DaCunha, Gerry Taylor, Bob Briscoe, Steve Spafford, Neil La- Cava. CROSS COUNTRY Captain Grady Allen. CHEERLEADERS Marlene Coughlin, Diana King, Kathy O’Keefe, Captain Kathy Reed, Kathy Shannon, Pat Taylor, Rickie Timms. “The key turns and the door upon its hinges groans.” John Keats A D V E R T I S E E N T S Bethel High School Class of 1961 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL LEGAL ARCHITECTURAL ADVERTISING PORTRAITURE ILLUSTRATION WEDDINGS High School Yearbooks MOTION PICTURES OF VISUAL TRAINING-PRODUCTION HERBERT WICKS STUDIOS Photographs of Quality LONG RIDGE ROAD • DANBURY, CONN. • PI 8-2 2 84 It's Always Time For Flowers at Compliments of WHALEY'S FLOWER BOWL 10 Nashville Road Bethel, Conn. Opposite Center School MARY MANION WHALEY, Floranaire Telephone PI 3-5428 World wide telegraph service BETHEL SHOE SHACK SCHOLL'S MEAT MARKET Compliments of Prime Meats and Home Made Bolognas 28 Grassy Plain Street BETHEL WINE AND LIQUOR Bethel, Conn. Tel. Pioneer 8-4525 22 Chestnut Street Bethel, Conn. Best Wishes and Congratulations to The Class of 1961 M. J. 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