Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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HISTORY The bridge of our high school years is behind us. The Grear Bridge of Life” beckons us. Lee us pause to remember moments of our journey over the four arches of our high school life. 1958 1959 The First Arch The timidity of Freshmen was not ours. Excitement and exhuberence was increased by meeting new friends and rediscover- ing old ones. We were no longer members of Hazardvillc Memo- rial. A. D. Higgins, or Saint Joseph Grammar Schools. We be- longed to Enfield, and the high school belonged to us. No upper- classmen ventured to disrupt our dreams. The afternoon was the era of the Freshman. We elected Virginia Evans, President, to lead us over the First Arch. Lynn Swiatowski was elected Vice-President; Jfack Albano, Treasurer, and Eileen Scavotto, Secretary. Emily Alaimo represented us in the Student Council. Our Freshmen boys began to demonstrate their athletic abilities in football, basketball, and baseball. Familiar to every Freshman was the prowess of Fran Typrowicz. Bob Licitra, Doug Warner. Hube Santos, Jack Albano, and Denny Scudieri. Academic excellence was achieved by our class, too. Mary Eddy was awarded the English Composition Prize; Richard Gregorski, the Latin Award; and Mickey Chambers, the Algebra Award. 1959 — 1960 The Second Arch We approached the second arch eager to meet the upper- classmen, but reluctant to wake up so early in the morning. From eight o'clock each dark morning to twelve-fifteen each noon, we attended classes. Our afternoons were devoted to activities and homework. We re-elected Virginia Evans, President, to guide us over the second arch. Lynn Patrevita was elected Vice-President; Jack Albano, Treasurer; and Phyllis LaRussa, Secretary. Our Student Council representatives were Joanne Holmgren, Emily Alaimo, Susan FitzGibbons. and Ray Montagna. Junior Red Cross Repre- sentatives were Pat Attardi, Ray Montagna, Louie Bianco, Joyce Pierog, Joanne Holmgren, and Terry Mancuso. The Lamplighters were bolstered by Virginia Evans, Donna MacNair, Louis Bianco, Jack Albano, Mike Blaney, Dennis Scudieri. and Terry Garstka, who contributed much to the success of the school play, The Man Who Came to Dinner”. The athletic reputation that we nurtured as Freshmen was amplified by a concentrated assault on the football, basketball, and baseball teams. Terry Garstka, Francis Typrowicz, Bob Licitra, Doug Warner, Hube Santos, Jack Albano, Landon McDonald, Ron Ciesones, Tom Taylor, and Mike Blaney were familiar names on the roster. Basketball and baseball spectators were dazzled by the play of Bill Homicki, Hube Santos. Mickey Chambers. Mike Blaney, and Jack Albano. The frenzied cheers of our J.V. Cheerleaders. Susan Fitz- Gibbons. Miriam Blowen. Joanne Holmgren, Eileen Scavotto, and Lynn Patrevita, spurred the enthusiasm of the class. Our musical fame in the Echoes was beyond reproach due to the harmonious voices of Norman Caplette, Mike Blaney, Carol McGrath, and Linda Burns. The highlight of our second year's social activities was the Sophomore Hop. This marked our departure from the under- classman's world of activities to the realm of the upperclassmen. Our record of academic excellence was continued by the achievements of Mary Eddy and Carol Guy, members of the African History Honors Group. Mary Eddy was also awarded the Latin II prize. I960 — 1961 The Third Arch The world of an upperclassman awaited us over the third arch. Terry Smith was elected President to pilot us this year; Dennis Scudieri, Vice-President; Tack Albano, Treasurer; and Patry Pych, Secretary. For our six Student Council representatives we elected Lynn Patrevita. Susan FitzGibbons, Joyce Holt, Jacob Roach. Steve Pearson, and Thelma Arvantely. Our football record boasted among its stars Hube Santos, lack Albano. Steve Pearson. Bob Licitra. Francis Typrowicz. Lan don McDonald. Terry Garstka. Mike Blaney. and Doug Warner. Baseball and Basketball were not neglected by the performances of Bill Homicki, Doug Warner, Bob Mallcy, Hube Santos, Mickey Chambers, Terry Smith, Steve Pearson, Mike Blaney, Dick Rosseau, Warren Greene, Bob Foraker, Bob Mack and Bob Licitra Nancy Urbanowski, Pat Kostck, Carol Yaksta, Patty Pych and Terry Mancuso added beauty as well as skill to the girls' basket- ball team. The Cheerleaders voiced the excitement of the entire class. Susan FitzGibbons, Miriam Blowen, Joanne Holmgren, Eileen Scavotto, Lynn Patrevita, Jo-Ellen Manton, Kathy Norris, and Sissy Olschafskie were the mirrors of our exhuberence. An innova- tion, the Majorettes, Lynn Swiatowski, Donna MacNair, Andrea Pinkul, Betty Shea, Carol McGrath, and Maureen Delaney were Junior class Rockettes”. The colors of the rainbow greeted the couples at the Junior Prom. Under the general chairmanship of Terry Smith, the audi- torium emerged as a Ride on a Rainbow”. Hube Santos and Joyce Holt welcomed the guests. Among the actors and actresses prominent in the school play, A Bell for Adano”, were Landon McDonald, Eddie Ashton, James Pelligrini, and Warren Greene. Eileen Scavotto attended Laurel Girls' State, and Mike Blaney. Terry Smith, and Bill Homicki went to Nutmeg Boys’ State. Our class reputation for academic excellence was maintained at the Graduation Exercises. Thelma Arvantely was awarded the History Prize; Mary Savage, the Stenography I Award; Gail Mondella, the Bookkeeping Award; and the Leadership Medallion was given also to Thelma Arvantely. 1961 — 1962 The Fourth Arch Seniors at last! Only the last arch was ahead of us before we left our high school bridge. Not only was our school renovated but traditional elections emerged in a new guise under the magic wand of the Student Council. The party system with all its responsibilities and cam- paigning was initiated. The candidates of the P.I.P., Progressive Independent Party, were elected. Bill Cooper, the President, was to guide us over the last arch. Mike Blaney, Vice-President; Mau recn Delaney, Secretary; and Carl Wiezalis, Treasurer, were his fellow officers Our Varsity Football Team reaped greater laurels by emerg- ing as Suburban League Champions. Stars in the hearts of every- one were Hube Santos, Jack Albano, Steve Pearson, Dennis Scudieri, Francis Typrowicz, Landon McDonald, Bob Licitra, Doug Warner, Terry Garstka, Terry Smith, Mike Blaney, and Jake Roach, manager. Their path to victory- was paved with the cheers of the Varsity Cheerleaders — Joanne Holmgren, Miriam Blowen, Jo-Ellen Manton, Sissy Olschafskie, Kathy Norris, Susan Fitz- Gibbons, and Co-captains Lynn Patrevita and Eileen Scavotto. The basketball team achieved a pinnacle, too. The Green Raiders, composed of Santos, Scudieri, Blaney. Homicki, Smith and Malley won their share of glory by placing second in the Valley Wheel. Theatrically, glory was ours also. The Andersonville Trial” under the direction of Mr. Gross won ample laurels from the audience of this magnificent play. Among the cast were Matthew Skypek, Richard Bourque, Don Griffin, Conrad Kappel, Eddie Ashton, Gail Firth. Warren Greene. Dick Rousseau and Tom Wojton. Yearbook expenses were swallowed along w-ith the cupcakes eaten by the starving Seniors and Juniors. Under the direction of Mary Eddy and Richard Gregorski. cupcake sales were initiated to raise funds. The auditorium glistened w-ith white and gold for the elegant Senior Prom. Elaborate decorations wrought a wonderland, A Frosted Fantasy . Welcoming us to this land of snow and icicles were Thelma Arvantely and Hube Santos. The academic reputation of our class reached another high when Pat Crowley received the Homemaker of Tomorrow award and Thelma Arvantely, the D.A.R. Award. We have paused a moment to relive some of the highlights of our past four years. The bridge of our high school years lies behind us. The Great Bridge of Life runs before. Eagerly we continue our journey, assured that w-e are well equipped for the future. 15

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CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Maureen Delaney, secretary Standing, left to right: Carl Wiezalis, treasurer Michael Blaney, vice-president William Cooper, president PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Looking back over these last four golden years, I see many chasms of ignorance that were crossed by walking over the bridges of knowl- edge. With the faculty and administration laying the foundations of these bridges, success by the majority of us was guaranteed. Having these bases to work with, each of us placed his stones of achievement to make an unforgettable crossing. For many of us Seniors this bridge of knowledge we built on, will definitely not be the last one. An even greater bridge, with greater spans of knowledge will be undertaken by many departing Seniors this year, as they enter various colleges and technical schools. Those not going on to post-secondary education will also benefit from the foundations with which Enfield High has endowed them. These students, venturing into their diverse fields of employment, will build upon their foundation of learning, a free and democratic society consistent with their philosophy of living as learned in their educational career. These four years have, no doubt, filled the minds of many of us, desirous of obtaining an insight into the future, by taking full advantage of the courses provided by our school. But, above all, what most of us will remember, I believe, is the unity and quality of our class spirit. This spirit was not only reached on the athletic field and the dramatic stage, but also on the academic plane, the most beneficial of all. We can hardly begin to express our appreciation to the faculty and administration for all their hard work and determination to make us better products of this modern world. But we do hope to be worthy of all the conscientious attention they lavished on us in the years ahead. May our future deeds reward their efforts. 14 Campaign Promises P. I. P. William Cooper Presidential Candidate

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EMILY ANN ALAI MO Student Council 1, 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Pep Club; Junior Prom Committee; Farewell Prom Committee; Literary edi- tor, Yearbook; Junior Achievement; Ticket Chairman, Senior Prom; Library Aid. JAMES EDWARD ALBANO Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer I, 2, 3; Science Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4; President of Dramatics Club 3; Stu- dent Director of School Play 3, 4; Sophomore Record Hop Committee 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Prom Committee; Farewell Prom Committee 3. GERALD GEORGE ARCHAMBAULT Science Club 1; Dramatics Club 2; Club 3, 4; A Cappella Choir. ELMER LIONEL ALBERT Chess Club 2. ANNE MARIE ANAIR CONCETTA AQUILINO Glee Club 3, 4; Farewell Prom Com- Glee Club; Dramatics Club, mirtee 3; Science Club 1; A Cappella Choir. 16