Bridgeport Central High School - Criterion Yearbook (Bridgeport, CT)

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SENICR CLASS . . June finds Central's Master Workmen , t-he Senior Class, going forth into a world of uncerf tainty and hardship. Yet, always bearing in mind, the class motto selected way back in 1943, We strive to be efficient in everything we do , the class is prepared to face firmly all diffi- cult circumstances. In spite of critical wartime conditions, the class in its long trek to graduation has successfully com' pleted the work and experienced all the pleasures high school days should offer. This is due para' mountly to the competent guidance of the class adviser, Miss Mary E. Murren, to whom the Seniors extend their sincerest appreciation. 'Starting as Workmen , in 1943, with Richard O Connell as president, the 1945 sheepskin hold' ers sponsored the traditional Sophomore Visiting Day. They also brought to Central an interesting assembly at which Mr. james Halsey, assistant president of the Junior College, spoke interest' ingly on 'LThe Value of Education . Then in 1944, as Skilled Workmen , this year's graduates supplemented their eventful sophomore year by their theatre party held at the Lyric on March 15. Arsenic and Old Lace , starring Bela Lugosi and the original New York cast. The co'chairmen of the affair were: Joan Keeley and Richard O'Connell. Culminating the class's course through Central, the 1945 activities were carried out with fervor. Although the traditional trip to West Point was out of the question because of present day curtailf ments, the other social events of the year more than compensated for this disappointment. On October 26, a Roller Skating Party, under the management of Victor Riccio and Olive Oppenheim was held at Holland's Skateland. Over three hundred and fifty students attended and the affair was deemed a great success by the entire school. Following this came the presentation of the Senior Play which was the Broadway Hit, junior Miss under the direction of Miss Estelle McElroy. Because of the quality of the first pro' duction, the play was again presented on January 19. All proceeds were donated to the newly cref ated Central High School Alumni War Memorial Fund. On February 21, the Central Gymnasium was the scene of the gala Senior Hop, the second most important event of the year. This midfwinter dance was attended only by seniors, in accordance with the rulings of the Senior Executive Board. At the hop, class members swayed to the music of the Dance Masters, a tenfpiece orchestra, and also enjoyed a program of Senior talent. Fred Trumbull, Central's crooner, and Mildred Pal- matier were featured. . . 70 13 The managers of the entire affair were the class directors of Social Activities, while the pre- paration of the deeflicious refreshments served was handled by Mildred Palmatier. Chairman of the other committees working on the hop were: Decorations, Marie Minopolig Entertainment, Thomas Moran, Busi-ness, Jack Falk, Floor Com' mittee, John Reilly, Publicity, Althea Scanzillog Invitations, Sandra Abramowitzg Check Room, Victor Riccio. To top off the year, the Senior Prom was held at the Ritz Ballroom on May 18, followed on June 12 by the Senior Banquet. Both these events, containing a certain degree of sadness in that they represented the end of Good old golden rule days were fully supported by all the class and proved very successful. The 1945' class has been reduced in number by the many boys who have answered their country's call. These boys have been very much missed by those remaining in the halls of Central but have never been forgotten. The list of entering service' men as of March 28 of this year include: Peter Altieri, Peter Benfanti, Frank Bonitati, james Carey, Norman Choha-t, jack Conroy, joseph Conte. Joseph De Acutis, Edward De Biase, Frank Di Lorenzo, George Drew, Frank Edwards, Joseph Espanol, Rocco Faustine, Joseph Franzino, Walter Gancorz, Michael Girardi, Harold Goud' reau, John Howell, Edward jorczyk, john Lauria, Joseph Natoli, Joseph Ponzetti, Ben Rapice, Leo Ratick, Mario Rubano, Louis Soracco, David Speer, Eugene Tyrell, Kermit Weinkofsky, and Harold Vkfhite. ' It is with pride that the Senior Class marches forward, holding high its motto. With God's help may we always be a credit to our country and our school. -Q, 1

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'Hi .1 SENIOR CLASS 0FFll'ERS Firsi rnw ls-ft hx right: l'lslwzn'1l llulny, l'l'vs.. Mnrii- Minn pnli, Vice-l'rvs.. .lwm Ha-llvr, Sm-c y. Sevnml ruw loft in right: Ray Milyvv. 'l'l'vus., Olin- Oppvn liz-im. Dil'f-atm nf Suriul Avtixitin-N, Vivtm' liivviu. llixw-rlm' of Sewiul Ariixilim-ra. MISS MARY MURREN SENIOR CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Silting left tn right: William Dzmmizmi. Hzxrrin-t Kruslxuk. GQ-nmrv Ruiwliq, li:u'ln:n'zl Ss-hipul. Marvin Gellwr. Dmwilllv l vllin, Willinm Nvth. Slanflimz lc-fl to rixrht: 1,1-nn lfulvu, Cumlm-0 Him-s, M:n'jwl'iv Mainz:-rnll, Ruth All4lf'l'4lill, Ann lflllvn Slxlngriu-, Mary I,nu Nurth. l12

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VD! 1 Qi' 'if' ix lui ---V-Wi L ll I T E ll I 0 N 14 AARON, MARVIN Tex Aeronautical Engineev First Lieutenant in Band 4: Band 1. 2, 3, 4: Or- chestra l, 2, 3, 4: Track 3, 4: Traflic Squad l, 2, 3: French Club 1, 2, 3: Congress Cub 1: Book Club 1: First Aid 1: Red Cross. ABBANATO, SALVATORE FRANK Sal Electrical Engineer Color Guard 4: Swimming Team 4: Traffic Squad 1: A. A. Rep. 1. ABRAMOWITZ, CORNELL SANDRA Sandy Floriculturc Stage-Mprr. Prize Plays 3: Prop. Comm. Sr. Play 4: Costume Comm. Operetta 3: Players' Club 3: Ushers' Guild 4: Traffic Ct. Sgt.-at-Arms 3, 4: Squad 2, 3, 4: Spanish Club 3, 4: Exh. Arr. Comm. 3: Crit. Staff 3, 4: Bus. Stall' 2. 3. 4: ABCD 4: Band 4: Donation Day 4: Know-Your-City Club 2, 3, 4: Sr. Dance 4: Chmn. Soph. Recoution 4: Sch. Leadership 3: Yearbook Bus. Staff 2, 3: Prizo Winner 2, 3: French 'Club 2: Sports Club 2: School Rep. - Red Cross 1: Maplewood Pen 1: Chest Speaker 1 : First Aid 1. ADAMS, JOHN WILLIAM Red Mechanical Engineer Camera Club 4: Rifle Team 4: French Club 1. 2, 3: Home Room Basketball 1, 2: Touch Football League 1. 2: Congress Book Club 1: Chess Team 4. ALEXIOS, HELEN Al Secretary Commercial Club 2, 3, 4: G, S. L. 2, 3, 4: Donation Day 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 1: Traffic Squad 1. ALTlERI, PETER ENRICO Pete Pliotograplier Go-Heal Yearbook Snapshot Comm. 4, Worker 2, 3: Band 2, 3: Camera Club 2: Traffic 1: Loft in December for the Armed Forces. ANDERSON GERALDINE MARGARET Genie Dental Hygzenist Senior Play 4: Players' Club 4: Library Work -1: Color Guard 4: G. S. L. 2, 3, 4: Girls' Sports Club 1, 2: Latin Club 1: Congress Rerl Cross 1. ANDERSON, GUNNAR HELGE Swede Aeronautical Engineer Rifle Team 4: Track 4: Cross Country 4: French Clulb 1, 2, 3: Home Room Basketball 1, 2: Comzrc-si Book Club 1. ANDERSON, MARYE MARGARET Rea Airplane Stewarclcss Safety Club 4: ABCD Squad 4: A. A. 2, 3. 4: Class Comm. 3, 4: Donation Day 2, 3, 4: Try-Y 3: Know- Your-City Club 4: C0m'l Club 3: Ass't G. S. L. Rep. 3: Jr. Class Rep. 3: Ass't. Soph. Rep. 2' Latin Club 1: Book Club 1.