Chapman Technical High School - Torch Yearbook (New London, CT)

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DANCE COMMITTEE First Row: Tina Souza, Anna Mai- orana, Olympia Gentile, Viola Hubbert, Mildred Newton, Bev- erly Newton, Shirley Miller, Lorna Cavanaugh, Elizabeth Holmes. Second Row: Margaret Dimaggio, Toni Caldrello, Lois Costello, Carol Rogers, Alice Archibald, Edna Farrell, Carole Bigney, Dienne Gonzales, Florence Lem- per, Jean Maioranna. Third Row: Mr. McLoughlin, Mr. Westcott, Elaine Crocetti, Nancy Fargo, Edna Butlin, Leota Els- wick, Barbara Eccleston, Gerry Kostanko, Carole Brown, Audrey DeGezelle, Mary Longo, Mr. Wusterbarth, Mr. Bennett. Fourth Row: Walt Gallaghen, Joseph Ribaudo, Richard Cole, Robert Silva, Paul Aitner, Ar- nold Edore, Joseph Lamerine, Spencer Williams, Louie Bona- marte, Edward Peltier, Walter Cook, Raymond Page, Morris Weingarten, Robert Sevieri. Glee Club and opened classes in harmony and music appreciation. These courses are very popular with many students today. Another organization closely connected with the band is the baton club which marches in parades and at football games. Under the supervision of Mr. McLoughlin and Mr. Benvenuti, they are a very active group. They are divided into two groups: the Junior group made up of Freshmen and Sophomores and the Senior group made up of Juniors and Seniors. Mr. Balcom, a local baton teacher, is their instructor. The baton club holds two dinners each year. The first is a spaghetti dinner held at school and prepared by Mr. McLoughlin, who, the girls say, is quite a chef. The other is held at a local restaurant. To this affair are invited all those connected with the baton club. The group responsible for the success of our dances is the Dance Committee. There are about forty-five members supervised by Mr. Westcott and Mr. Mc- Loughlin, assisted by Mr. Wusterbarth and Mr. Webb. Mr. Bennett handles the business end. In this group we have artists, paperhangers, carpenters and ladder- men, and when they combine their talents they do a beautiful job of decorating. TECH SWING T BAND First Row lright to left! Maurice Fcrri no - - Piano John Miceli -- tr - . Guitar. Arthur llellczelle - Tenor Sax, Thomas Staplins - Alto Sax, Roger Santora - Tenor Sax, An- gelo D'Elia - Alto Sax, Stephen lloska - Alto Sax, Leonard Rad- ziwanowicz - Baritone Sax. Second Row tright to left? Jo- seph Haynes - String Bass. Marcel Maranda - Trombone, Michael Sa- vona - Trombone, Nicholas Pet- rizzi, Trombone, Leonard lleeding -- Trumpet, Nicholas Baude - Trumpet, Wzllla1'e Rogers - Trum- pet, Joseph Ribaudo - Trumpet. Standing--John Hefferman, Bill Lcntine. Joseph Busca - Drums.

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BATON CLUB First Row: fLeft to rightl Nancy Gardner, Caroline Mather, Frances Adamo, Betty Trask, Anne Saun- ders, Jean Hartman, Doro- thy Daniels, Margaret Paul, Jeanette Appleby. Second Row: Judy Voyer, Barbara Vallette, Helen Gorton, Rosemary Peters, Joan Thompson, Ellen Sul- livan, Mary Ann Thoms, Geneva Davis. Third Row: Mr. McLoughlin, Eileen Hess, Elaine Sousa, Gloria Lucier, Marcia Car- ney, Barbara Waldrop, Carol May, Lorraine Bea- trice, Marie Salegna, Mr. Benvenuti. efforts that our musical organization owes its present high standard. When he arrived, the band was small, it has now grown to a membership above seventy. His lirst assignment was to prepare the band for football games and parades. Since that time the band has proudly represented Tech at all such exhibitions. This accomplished, thoughts turned to presenting our first Band Concert which has since become a bi-annual highlight on the school social calendar. Much of the yearly success of the band may be attributed to the beginners' band. The beginners' band was organized four years ago to help those students who were not ready for the advanced band. Each year the beginners move up to take the place of those who graduate. Anothr musical group which we should all be proud to have as part of the school is the swing band. This is another of Mr. Benvenuti's accomplishments The swing band is made up of eighteen members and plays at all school dances. They play anything from Lombardo to Bop. Their theme song was written by Mr. Benvenuti who does most of the arranging. After two years of work with the band Mr. Benvenuti formed the Tech

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Last but not least in the musical program come the cheerleaders. For the past ten years the cheerleaders have been lending color and excitement to Tech's football and basketball games. Last year they marched along with the Baton Club and Band in their parades. About three years ago, Tech's Cheerleaders included real live men but somehow or other the fellows seem to think that girls are more pleasing to the eye. This year's group is made up of eleven girls. Under the capable supervision of Miss Parisi and Miss Linkletter, faculty advisors, the group has been successful. Each year the club holds rallies and a banquet where gold mega- phones are presented to the girls. The musical organization is one of the most active groups in the school. Together these groups hold a Christmas Party, picnics, and take an annual New York trip. The success of all the music groups is due to the combined efforts and co-operation of Mr. Westcott, Mr Benvenuti and Mr. McLoughlin. GLEE CLUB First Row-Left to right-Louis Cocilo, Gloria Cicirelli, Teresa Mor- gan, Margaret Saunders, Barbara Baldwin, Edith Fielding, Dorothy Myshka, Victor Bartolucci. First Row-Ronald Zozzora, Carol Bigney, Geraldine Pollard, Lor- raine Beatrice, Frances Holland, June Marshall, Barbara Steppq Jean Maiorana. Third Row-Beverly Green, Mary Maiaranna, Mary St. Peters, Arlene Foley, Mary Johnson, Doris Toohey, Helen Cottrell, Mary Bailey. Fourth Row-Dorothy Kelly, Marilyn Webber, Audrey DeGezelle, Mary Long, Lola Bishop. Fifth Row-Robert Cormier, Nicholas Petrizzi, Lenny Radziwanowicz, Ger- ald Smith, Roy Morgan, Michael Savona, Donald Radicioni, Peter White. CHEERLEADERS Round the circle: 1Left to rightl Dienne Gonzales, Katherine Manca, Anna Alfieri. Rita Ferri, Mary John- son. Vilma Gramolini. Shirley Gau- det. Elizabeth R. Rossi. In the middle: Margaret Bisconti, Elizabeth A. Rossi.