Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1963 volume:

ENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL THOMPSONVILLE, CONNECTICUT _______________________________________________ CAROL COLARUSSO Editor-in-chief We have reached a stage where tradition says we may pause, look back, and review the past. When we do, we gaze at a miraculous process — growing up. Episodes in our lives fall into a blending development, that is to say, our experiences don't come in single marked units, one culminating before the next begins. They overlap,, in gradually continual unfoldment. It is in the shadows of the miracle that yesterday there was a sprout; today there is a blossom, wherein we review our past. Come along and see the system that burgeons your growth, a rose bush; see yourself, a bud. And begin to realize that the past years have been more than congenial and happy. They nave been a glorious and meaningful beginning. You weren’t even here when it all began. A good while before you assumed form the bud that would nurture you was growing and expanding. In due time you appeared. It was your parents first who had been prepared to teach you. Soon grammar school began to supplement the first en- deavor — next junior high proved the branches taller still. The next spurt was to senior high school and here the branches dispersed more variously and widely. There was a beautiful bramble of branches to represent our new school. Here had been arduous and thoughtful preparation. For there were more than ample facilities to meet our academic needs. Here too, the individuality of each bud began to evidence itself — for we had a choice to make — a business or a college preparatory course. Accompanying each decision was a quest for factual growth in the chosen path. With the new chemistry laboratory, the Drive-O- trainer facilities, a seventy man faculty, we buds found ready answers to our search. The academic preparation was amply offered. The quest was there and the answers met. The new dimension of individuality first appeared. And the nature of each beam- ing bud was represented in more than a name. Here we found ourselves adequately prepared for either college or the business world. To stop here would be to leave a deformed bud because there is more to growing up than facts — there are people. Our main bush was ready to meet our social needs too. The bush, too, lent opportunity for social growth. Extra- curricular activities literally blossomed into more than you can imagine — music, sports, clubs and dances. Here, too, our choice of activity was marked deeper by an individual glow that, by the senior year, was radiating from each bud. Teamwork showed how the buds could work in harmony and complement each other. And so, now, in this our final year, the bud finds itself on the verge of blooming. What beauty, what ecstasy will the coming unfoldment display? We need not wait for fate to define the future because present works and toil herald future happenings. Take this record book and in a moment's reverie relive the events that high school days have contributed to a miraculous unfolding process — growing up. 2 CDeJ; Dear Miss Javorski, In looking back to our sophomore year when you taught most of us English, we can now fully appreciate how much you have helped us. Your daily drills on spell- ing and sentence diagramming, although to us it seemed tedious and futile, were not only essential tools in writing research papers and themes, but also in speaking. We learned to arrange our thoughts in compound, complex, and clear sentences, and to enunciate our words properly. Along with the mechanics of English, you guided us in good literature. For most of us, it was our first attempt at reading Shakespeare's works. Under your guidance we soon became accustomed to his style, and soon, we could grasp the essential ideas of the plays. It was you. Miss cah ou Javorski, who instilled the desire to continue reading Shakespeare's works. In class you helped us to analyze books and poetry, and through reading the many selected books that you recommended to us, a sense for good read- ing was inculcated in our minds. We, the Class of '63, gratefully dedicate this Book to you, Miss Javorski, as a token of our appreciation. In whatever choice of work our endeavor is, we shall con- tinue to apply those principles of English, and shall con- tinue to read and to enjoy good literature, for English is the basic tool for success in any field. Sincerely yours, The Class of '63 3 MR HAROLD DAIGNEAU MR PELLEGRINO REVERUZZI Finance Committee Secretary We, the class of 1963, are not unaware of these 'laborers in the educational vineyard” and their herculean efforts that have provided us with the best materials available. We are ever grateful to them for the new school replete with all the modern equipment and skilled staff. Theirs was a challenge and they have met it; ours is one and we will meet it as we flower into the kind of citizen they hoped to make of us. MR. MAURICE SMITH Superintendent ENFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION Gentlemen of the Board of Education of the Town of Enfield. Indefatigable laborers in the educational vineyard all! Before the bloom of a rose can appear, much careful prep- aration must be made. The groundwork, the necessary materials and the care of the growing bush occupy most of these selfless gentlemen’s time as they attend numerous meetings to decide when, where, and how much nutrient is necessary to produce a nearly perfect bloom. MR. CHARLES FOWLER Instruction Committee MR. JAMES KELLY Instruction Committee MR EDWARD ARROWSMITH Finance Committee MR. CHARLES GASKELL Instruction Committee MR. KENNETH GOODSELL Finance Committee MR DONALD J FLEBOTTE Vice-Principal MR HARRY E. TATOIAN Principal MISS IDA M. PERDRIZET Dean of Girls MRS. THELMA SAVAGE Secretary to Guidance Director 7 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Miss Joyce T. Shea, Miss Jenny Brakel, Mrs. Marion H. Furey, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Mullen, Miss Mary E. Malley, Department Head; Mr. Robert J. Campbell, Mrs. Adian M. Doherty, Mr. Werner C. Graeve, Miss Gail C. Darden, Mr. William D. Fogarty, Miss Anne L. Cutler, Mr. Sabath M. Nigro. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Seated; Miss E. Elizabeth Best, Mrs. Palma Biron, Miss Cecile Gaudreau, Mrs. Elaine H. Myott. Standing: Mr. Paul J. Lucius, Mr. James H. Liberty. 8 MATH DEPARTMENT Mrs. Joyce P. Hall, Miss Jill E. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Linnea B. Spink, Mrs. Anne T. Johnson, Department Head; Mr. Anthony A. Torre, Mr. Joseph Scherr, Mr. Dennis J. Brunton, Jr., Mr. Robert W. FitzGerald. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Front: Miss Gail Blair. Miss Jill E. Fitzgerald. Mrs. Lillian M. DellaRocca. Miss Irene C Glista, Mrs. Rita Astorino. Back: Mr. Dennis J. Brunton, Jr., Mr. Arthur A. Benoit, Mr. John H. Fowler, Mr. John D. Keaney, Mr. John DeMetropoulos, Department Head. 9 DRIVER EDUCATION Mr. Peter G. Sraszko ART DEPARTMENT Mr. Robert J. Foley, Mr. Richard A. Finman BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Miss Anna M. Parakilas, Miss Eileen R. Malley, Miss Isabelle M. Landry, Miss Viola R. Allen, Department Head; Miss Catherine E. Tatoian, Mrs. Poppy R. Fowler, Mr. Ralph J. Cerrato, Miss Marlene Dorman, Mr. Robert W. FitzGerald, Mr. Malcolm D. Davis. 10 SHOP DEPARTMENT Mr. Harry Zcroogian, Technical Drawing Mr. David G. Cook, Vocational Agriculture Mr Edward Allen, Wood Shop Mr. Gifford W. Easton, Metal Shop HISTORY DEPARTMENT Seated Mrs Carol R. Bruce, Mr. Thomas Michael, Mrs. Patricia C. Bigos, Mr. Frank D. Gawle. Standing: Mr. Robert S. Robbins. Mr. John E. Lyons, Jr., Mr. Franklin S. Gross, Department Head; Mr. Edward J Boland, Mr. Mario P. DeiDolori. 11 Homemaking, Mrs. Judith A. McCarroll Mrs. G. Cassidy Mr. Anthony G. Perrone, Supervisor of Music Mr. Leonard D. DeMaio 12 Mr. Raymond S. Smith Miss Marie L. Robideau, Librarian Mrs. Josephine E. Epstein Mrs. Ida Bryant, Miss Jean Davis Mr. Walter Sugalski, Mr. Joseph Lamana 13 CLASS HISTORY 1963 1959, and there we were, ready or not. Perhaps some of us more ready than others, and perhaps some of us not quite ready at all. But no sympathy, for we had just passed our junior high and grammar school years, and logically enough, this was high school. Four full years which were to draw us out of our child- hood, and send us into the big world. Oddly enough, in look- ing back we realize that much of the preparation we got for facing life was not merely found behind doors of didactic learning, but in human relationships and experiences pursued oftentimes, much to the chagrin of our teachers, in the corridors and hallways of our alma mater. Yes, much has been sought in these four years, and much has been lost. But as we graduate most of us would readily concede that, that which has been found has more than offset that which has been missed. As a flower that opens to maturity loses its dewdrops of bud-life, so have we unfolded into a larger world, more mature and minus the mist of ignorance. When the summer season nears its end and a new school term is about to begin, one usually hears sighs of hopeless complaints leak from youth, who have spent two solid months in school-free ignorance, which is bliss. But the new prestige of being a high school student created too much impatient excitement that summer for many of us to be able to feel sincerely sorry to see it pass. The excitement of the freshman year is incomparable to any other perhaps the last month of the senior year. The new privileges we were to receive, as proof of our maturity (the individual responsi- bility of getting to the classes independently, and the closer re- lationships with instructors, which was to grow in the following years), seemed to make our heads swell with the importance of being of high school status. Although we were the only class in the building, going in the afternoon, there were still many new friendships to make, as we encountered others from Hazardville Memorial and St. Joseph's schools. It seemed, toward class election time, as though we might stay in these factions, for each group supported its own candidate. Nevertheless, electing Ray Mercik as our President (who was solidly backed by the female electorate), Fred Olshafskie as Vice-president, Jack Sporck as Treasurer, Carol Colarusso as Secretary, and Nancy Neelans as Student Council representative, we were well enough represented so that by the middle of the year, we had begun to accept each other and to identify ourselves as one class, Freshman. Though we did not have many activities to grow into be- cause of our unfortunate position of being the isolated class, we, nevertheless, seemed to find plenty of extracurricular activities to occupy us. In the stricter disciplines of science and Latin (we can now interpret the Dead Sea scrolls), we were proud to have been represented in Miss Glista's Freshman Science Fair by Sylvia Savage and Susan Morse’s exhibits of a power pump and the growth of the chicken embryo (we no longer eat eggs for break- fast). Carol Colarusso and Barry Scherr represented our school at Weaver High in Hartford that year in the State Latin Competi- tion, with Barry's winning Honorable Mention. They say that Latin trains the mind in discipline and order, and this certainly must have some truth in it, for Carol's mind and work have since been a great source of pride in our class. As our freshman year came to a close, and the first petal withered, we were perhaps a little wiser, only a little though, for the approaching sophomore year would find us not as wise as our junior, and much less so than our senior years. But having left a few mementos behind we would move ahead with a fairly clear conscience that we had progressed, in our status, if in nothing else. The sophomore year is a strange one. Almost like the middle child in a family, who exists mainly out of his own contrivings, never too sure how much his presence is desired, but, nevertheless, a necessary step toward other things. To help us through this in- between year were the new Freshmen, who joined us in our afternoon travail. Perhaps it was this added psychological drive that saw us through fairly successfully. By this time, we had be- come much more interested in the application of our skills, both academic and athletic. Our continuing successful basketball team, supported by Fred Olschafskie, Joe Javorski. William Carlander, Michael Dowd, John Jasminski, and Frank Pillirteri began to de- velop some star players. This was a time of development all over. Even our cheerleading squad started to practice the fine art of arousing excitement and rallying support for the team. Many of the girls on the Junior Varsity that year became close friends, and have continued to do splits and shouts on the floors, and on rhe fields together. Sheila Gourlie, the captain that year, has re- marked on the fun the girls had mixing personalities and cheers. I’m sure the green and white of the uniforms that came to be so coveted, were a soothing ingredient. Speaking of color — how many of us remember the beautiful trees in the front of the school, as seen every autumn through Mr. Scherr’s algebra and geometry class windows? Myra Holmes That year in class elections. Jack Sporck was promoted a notch to the presidency, while Jeff Thomas, William Carlander, and Susan Morse completed the slate. We also rated a promo- tion in our Student Council representation, where our members got some practical knowledge of the workings of leadership which was perhaps to help them in their future offices. Jean Eddy, Jacqueline Vabalas, Joe Javorski, Jane Reynolds and Jack Sporck were these, and with the exception of Jane, who moved away in her senior year, I believe there is not one name there listed that has not been listed several times in the past. Carol Colarusso not only won the Latin II prize that year, but also branched out to capture the American History Award. So, as the view from Mr. Scherr’s window changed its ap- pearance, and the trees turned from autumn gold to winter bareness, then to spring buds and juicy green leaves, so too, did we change our appearance upon entering our junior year. Our junior year thus far had been our most dynamic. We accomplished much, and not the least of which was the partici- pation of Robert Lidak, A1 Nash, James Mokriski, Thomas Dignam, Ed Deni, Robert Delnickas, John Jasminski (who made the All-Star Team), William Carlander, and Thomas White, who along with the Senior members of the football team won the acclaim of SUBURBAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. These games were well attended by the students, but who can forget that terrific outpouring of the grandstand crowd when arch rival Longmeadow High was defeated that autumn day? That was a veritable sign of school spirit, that old bogey we had been chasing for years. Everyone was much heartened, and with the building of the new high school in progress we were sure everything from now on was on the way up and out. Yes, on the way up and out: our spirits were up and our attitudes were formed and out. We were no longer the excited and timorous freshmen that had entered, but were now more confident and willing to assert ourselves in more fields. One field which perhaps required some assertion was the area of dramatics 'THE ANDERSONVILLE TRIAL, a dramatic account of a Civil War trial, was the object of many hours of rehearsals. Edward Miller, Donald Aitchison, Sylvia Savage and Myra Holmes helped to support this extremely successful under- taking. This was also the year of the Prom, working on which required less assertion than it did the desire for a fine social event for people to attend. Jean Eddy, Chairman of the project, Frank Pillitteri and Dorothea Manton, were among those who prepared for us an evening of Lollipops and Roses. The awards that year were several; among them our business world honored Thomasine Gatto for stenography, and Robert Lidak for bookkeeping skills. Jackie Vabalas received the Leader- ship Medallion, and there could have been no better choice. Among the many tests we were to take that year, including the College Boards for many, were the National Merit Exams in which William Doreski and Jack Sporck received Honorable Mention. Others of our junior class headliners were Varsity Cheerleaders, Elizabeth Heath, Betsy Baker, Sheila Gourlie, and Mary Gennusa; Basketball Team, Javorski, Jasminski, Carlander, Olshafskie and Pillitteri; and toward the latter part of the year, the representatives to BOYS’ STATE, A1 Nash, Joseph Javorski, Frank Pillitteri, Jack Sporck and Edward Miller (who went on • to win a place in BOYS’ NATION), and as the representative to LAUREL GIRLS’ STATE, Carol Colarusso. Many fast friendships were solidified in the junior year, not only among students, but also with teachers, and we became more aware of what had been accomplished thus far, and what was left yet to be done. While acquaintances and friends were graduated that year, we stayed on, in an attitude of wonder and some awe at the thought that we, too. would be in caps and gowns the following year. These solemn thoughts were assuaged somewhat in that critical month of June, for we had moved to attend Continued on pa%e 55 15 _______________________________________________________________________ Ecclisiastes once said, That which hath been is that which shall be; and that which hath been done is the which shall be done; and there is no new thing under the sun.” But, actually, the role of the individual has taken on a new aspect. Today, more than ever before, the individual has assumed a greater stature and because of this he exerts a greater impact on the rest of humanity. Ours is a world of opportunity, a time when one individual’s decision may influence the lives and destiny of many people. We recognize that his enhancement of the in- dividual is the culmination of the work of many people. We are eternally grateful for this guid- ance. We are thankful to our teachers for their stimulation, which they so subtly employed in encouraging our class to think. We are indebted to our parents for their guidance, tolerance, and understanding. We are thankful for the prosperity and cooperation of the citizens of Enfield for pro- viding us with the environment and opportunity to learn. Now we have reached a plateau with many ramifications. Many students will travel the road to college to broaden their scopes of knowledge. Others will choose the road to industry to practice their skills learned at Enfield High. Some will enlist in the Armed Forces where opportunities for service to our country are unlimited. Whichever road we take, we will enter our new environment with the assurance that we have been thoroughly trained to face a tumultuous world. We leave knowing that these past four years, the pliable, molding years, will probably have a great- er influence on our lives than any other year. 16 JOSEPH JAVORSKI Class President James Cherry, Treas.; Susan Morse, Sec.; Myra Holmes, Vice-Pres.; Joseph Javorski, Pres. CLASS OFFICERS Behind the success of every large group are those who are elected to execute the wishes to that group. Those elected must possess the traits of leadership, scholarship, integrity, and reliability. The class could have found no finer group as they elected Joseph Javorski, President, Myra Holmes, Vice-President; Susan Morse, Secretary; and James Cherry, Treasurer. From the earliest times of a democracy, officers have strengthened and given direction and meaning to the con- cept of a group of persons carrying out the wishes of the majority. Our class officers carried out this tradition in their dedication to their duties. Their efforts were instru-. mental in advancing the unity and the prosperity of their class. After the day of nominations we had a week of exciting campaigning. Posters and slogans decorated the many cor- ridors and rooms of the school. Pupils wore badges and campaign ribbons to show their backing of a favorite. Oratory from the stage of the beautiful auditorium con- James Cherry, Treasurer Susan Morse, Secretary' eluded the hectic campaigns. No national convention sur- passed our assembly for enthusiasm. Various projects were undertaken throughout the year to help defray the incidental costs of our graduation. One of the outstanding achievements was a dance sponsored by the Yearbook Staff, and guided by the Class Officers. Frequent meeting were held and ideas were made, revised, and carried out. During the Easter season, a car wash boosted our finan- cial status. Of course, the officers cannot be given all the credit, for without the unstinting enthusiasm and coopera- tion of the Senior class, little could have been ac- complished. Aside from the duty of organizing promptly and carry- ing out projects, the officers were automatically made members of the Class Night Committee. Together with those elected by the class, they strove to initiate the best class night, and graduation program ever presented in Enfield High School. Myra Holmes, Vice-President Joseph Javorski, President 17 SUE CAROL ARNONE Pep Club 1; Glee Club 1; Senior Prom Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Student Ticker 4; Drama Club 4; Gener- al Business Club 1. KAREN DALE APPEL French Club 2; Drama Club 3; Pep Club 3. DONALD COLIN AITCHISON Model Congress 3, 4; Glee Club 1; French Club 2, 3; Drama Club 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee; General Chair- man, Senior Prom Committee. LEONARD W. ANAIR, JR. JV Basketball 2; Latin Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior Achievement 3, 4. PHYLLIS MARYANN BESSETTE Library Aide 4. JOSEPH DANIEL ATTARDI Certificate of Merit, Junior Achievement 3. 18 -4 M CAMILLE EDWARD ALBERT Senior Prom Committee. DARLENE KAY BASSETT Glee Club 1, 2; Farewell Prom Com- mittee 1. Junior Prom Committee 2, 3; Pep Club 2; Drama Club 4; Library Aide 4. ROBERT HUGH ANDERSON Glee Club 4. LYNN ANN BEARD Wardrobe Committee for Play 1; Junior Prom Committee 1; Pep Club 2; Senior Prom Committee 3, 4; Fashion Show I; Homeroom Collector 4; Junior Achieve- ment 4; Glee Club 2; Camera Club. Secretary, Treasurer. VICTORIA JEAN BATTIN Glee Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 2; Spring Concert Soloist 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Usherettes 3; Library Aide. RAYMOND THOMAS ARSENAULT National Junior Achievement Confer- ence Representative 3; Latin Club 1, 2; Junior Achievement 3, 4; Future Teach- ers 4. 19 PAUL JOSEPH BELLOMO Pep Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Band I; Hi-Y 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Intramural Sports 4. BETSY DEBORAH BAKER Farewell Prom Hostess 3; JV Cheer- leader 2; Varsity Cheerleader 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Spring Concert 1; Farewell Committe 1, 3; Latin Club 1; French Club 2; Chess Club 1; Pep Club 2; Red Cross Representative 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Dramatics Club 4; Cheerleading Club 4; Future Teachers 4. MICHAEL LAWRENCE BERGEN 20 RICHARD ARTHUR BENNETT LORIS MARGARET BIGGINS Glee Club 1; Spring Concert 1; French Club 2; Speech Club 3; Drama Club 3, 4; Usherette Class Night Graduation 3. ANNA N. BONITO Glee Club 1; Swazi Club 3; Medical Technology 4; Drama Club 4; Biology Club 4. MARY ELIZABETH BEAUCHAMP ALBERT JOHN BELAND French Club 2; Hockey Team 4; Senior Prom Committee 4. KAREN LEE BEYER Junior Prom Committee 3; Farewell Prom Committee 3. JEANINE PRISCILLA BRINDLE Hartford High School: Orchestra 1; En- field High School: Glee Club 4; Cera- mics Club 4; General Business Club 4; Concert Choir 4. DONALD EDWARD BLEAU Forest Park Jr. High School, Springfield, Mass.: Football 1; Baseball 1; Tech. High, Springfield, Mass.: Hockey 2; Football 2; J.A. 2; Ski Club 2; Enfield Hish School: Ski Club 4; Drama Club 4. WILLIAM F. BOUCHER Red Cross 1; Junior Prom Committee 3; Journalism Club 4. 21 ROSALIE MAE COCHRAN African Honor Society; Usherette Class Night Graduation 3; Editor of Features Section Yearbook 4; Crocheting Club 4; Typist for Yearbook 4; Em- broidery Club; Future Staff 4. JOHN GREGORY BROSNAN Weaver High: Intramural Basketball. Biology Club; Enfield High: Drama Club. BONNIE LEE BROOKS Ingomar Junior High School: President Homeroom Class 1; Student Council 1; Tri-Hi-Y Club 1; Enfield High School: NOMA Award for Typing 3; Drama Club 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Usherette 3; Majorette 4; Senior Prom Committee. 22 JOANNE BERNADETTE CIESZYNSKI Glee Club 2; Junior Achievement 3; Art Club 4. EDWARD ALLAN BUCK Latin Club 1; French Club 2; Hi-Y 2, 3. RONALD F. CAPPA Baseball 1; Junior Varsity Baseball 2; Varsity Baseball 3; Glee Club 4; Drama- tics 4. FRANCES COLCA Glee Club 2. SYLVESTER JOSEPH BOTTONE, JR. J A. 3; Band 4. CAROL IRENE COLARUSSO Connecticut State Latin Competition 1; Class Secretary I; Student Council 1, 2; Latin Award 2; Laurel Girls State 3; American History Award 3; Junior Red- Cross 1; Glee Club 1, 3; School Play 1; French Club 2; Chess Club 2; Junior Prom Committee; Graduation and Class Night Usherette 3; School Play Ad- vertising Committee 3; Yearbook Editor- in-Chief; Student Council, Secretary 4; Senior Prom Committee Publicity Chair- man 4. 23 EDWARD CHOINSKI French Club 2; J.A. 3; Hi-Y. DONALD EDWARD CARON WILLIAM AUGUST CARLANDER Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2; Chess Club 1; Hi Y 1, 2; Latin Club 1; Junior Prom Committee; Farewell Prom Committee; Ski Club 4. LAWRENCE GENE CASINGHINO Latin Club 1; Football 1; Ways Means Committee 3; Student Ticker 3; French Club 3; Baseball 4. SALVATORE JOSEPH CARAMAZZA General Business 1; Hi-Y Club 2. ■ MARGARET ANN COOK Majorettes 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1; French Club 2; Junior Prom Committee; Class Election Committee 3; Ticker Staff 3. JAMES DEAY CHERRY Chess Club 1, 2; Hi-Y 2, 3; Future- Teachers of America 4. 24 JOSEPH FRANCIS CONLON, JR. GEORGE PETER CONTOIS Chess Club. LEO LEROY CHRISTMAS Student Ticker 3; Junior Prom Com- mittee 3; Drama Club 4; Art Club 4. LINDA JOYCE CROLL Forest Park Jr. High, Springfield, Mass.: Enfield High: Senior Prom Committee 4; Dramatics Club 4. KENNETH DAVID CORDNER, JR. Band 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3; Body-Building Club; Swing Band. :harlotte marie cybulski eneral Business Club 1; Glee Club 1, ; Pep Club 1, 2; Junior Prom Com- littee 3; Farewell Prom Committee 3. ; Junior Varsity Cheerleader 2; Senior EDWARD NICHOLAS DENI Freshman Football 1; Junior Varsity Football 2; Varsity Football 3, 4; Base- ball 4; F.F.A. 1; F.F.A. Basketball 1; Junior Prom Committee; Drama Club 4; Senior Prom Committee. ARTHUR KENNETH COLLINS Library Aide 4. 26 ROBERT GEORGE DELNICKAS Freshman Football 1; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 2, 3; Dramatics Club 4; Wrestling 4. ELAINE ANNE DEFORD Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4; Library Aide 4. PETER JOHN CUSCOVITCH Baseball 1, 2; Chess Club 1; Glee Club 1; French Club 1; Hi-Y; Junior Achieve- ment 3; Hockey Club 4. THOMAS FRANCIS DIGNAM Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Chess Club 1; Ski Club 4; Wrestling 4. CARLA JEANNE DAVIS Majorettes 4. BRIAN ARTHUR DAWSON Chess Club 1, 2; Hi-Y 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee. Ticket Chairman; Medical Technology 4. ROLAND JOSEPH DOODY Hi-Y Club 2. 27 WILLIAM EDWARD DORESKI National merit letter of commendation; Latin Club; Chess Club 1, 2; Hi-Y 2, 3; French Club 2. CHARLENE FRANCES ELLIOTT Junior Varsity Cheerleading 2; Varsity Cheerleading 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; General Business Club 1; Junior Prom; Farewell Prom. MICHAEL JOHN DOWD Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Chess Club 1; Hi-Y 1, 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Junior Prom Committee; Liaison Committee 3; Ways Means Committee 3; Senior Prom. EVELYN ANN DuBOIS Suffield High: Science Fair 1; Glee Club 1; Enfield High School: Science Fair 2; Glee Club 2; Homemaking Club 2; Pep Club 2; Farewell Prom Committee; Junior Prom Committee. 28 TERRANCE DONALD FILOSSIE Chess Club 1, 2; Ticker Typist 3; Future Typist 3; Junior Achievement 4; Glee Club 4. RICHARD MATTHEW DUNNE Industrial Arts 4; Junior Achievement THERESE IRENE DUGAS Manchester High School: Intramural Girls Sports 1; Enfield High School: In- tramurals 4; Glee Club 4; Girls’ Varsity Basketball 4; Junior Achievement 4. ALBERT GERARD DROUIN ARTHUR JOHN DOUVILLE Chess Club 1, 2; Hi-Y Club 2, 3; Drama Club 4. LaSalette Seminary: Freshman Basket- ball 1; Intramural Football 1, 2; Intra- mural Baseball 1, 2; Enfield High School: Intramural Basketball 1, 2; In- tramural Volleyball 1, 2; J.V. Baseball 2. PATRICIA ANN FIRTH Dorp High School, Statin Island, N.Y.: Instrumental Award 1st, 2nd semester 1; Red Cross Club 1; Band 1; Enfield High School: Band 3, 4; Girls’ Basketball 4. 29 JEAN WADSWORTH EDDY Student Council 2, 3, 4; Press Club Award 1; Band 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 2; Drama Club 2; Junior Achievement 3; Junior Prom Chairman; Senior Prom Commit- tee; Yearbook Staff; Chess Club 1, 2. PAMELA GAIL ELLIS MARJORIE ANN GARDNER Latin Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 2; Junior Prom Commit- tee; Liaison Committee 3; Library Aide 3, 4; Journalism Club 3; Farewell Prom Committee; Yearbook Committee; Girls' Basketball 4. DONNA RAE GARDNER Glee Club lt 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Farewell Prom Committee 3; Ways Means Committee 3; Usherette for Class Night and Graduation 3; Library Aide 4; Senior Prom Committee. RICHARD MORGAN FOSTER Model Congress 3; Chess Club 1, 2; Hi-Y Club President 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Farewell Prom Committee; Yearbook Staff; Dramatics 4; Library Aide 4; Advanced Mathematics Club 4. SANDRA JEAN FLEMING Glee Club 1; French Club 2; Chorus Group 4. RONALD GEORGE FONTAINE General Business Club 1; French Club 1. NANCY JO FRANGI AMORE Glee Club 1, 2; Junior Prom Commit- tee 3. JOAN EDITH FOWLER Glee Club 1, 2; Library Aide 3, 4; Dra- matics Club 4. LEE THOMAS FUREY DIANE KAY FORD Junior Red Cross 1; Latin Club 1; Glee Club 1.2, 3,4. MICHAEL LEE FULLER West Side J.H.S., Groton, Conn.: Cam- era Club 1; Science Club I; Enfield High School: J.A. 4; Industrial Arts Club 4. RUTH ANN FLOYD M. A. Gallagher Jr. High, Leominster. Mass.: Roman Holiday 1; School Letter 1; Basketball 1; Varsity Softball 1; Volleyball (Intramural) 1; Latin Club 1; Dramatics 1; Majorette 1; Windsor Locks High: Oratorical Contest 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 2, 3; Intramural Volleyball 2, 3; Wilohi 2; Certificate of Achievement in Salesmanship 3; Dram- atics Club 3; Herald Business Board 3. MARIE ANN GARINI 31 SHELIA ANNE GOURLIE Hostess, Jr. Prom; J.V. Cheerleading, Captain 2; Varsity Cheerleading 3,4, Co- Captain 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Play Committee 3; Ways Means Committee 3; Jr. Prom Commit- tee; Sr. Prom Committee 3; Farewell Committee 3; Usherette 3; African Hon- or Society 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4; Year- book Staff, Sports Co-Editor 4; Cheer- leading Club 4. FRANK THOMAS GAETANI Swansboro High, Swansboro, N.C.: J.V. Most Valuable Football Player Award 1; Class President 2; Student Council 2, 3; ‘Waterway All Conference Football Award 3; J.V. Football 1,2, 3, Captain 1; Weight Lifting 2; Enfield High School: Hi-Y 3. JOANNE VALERIE GORMAN Our Lady of Angels: Latin Award 1, 2; English Award 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Ring Day Exercises 1; Typing Award 2; Enfield High School: Junior Prom Committee; Farewell Prom Committee; Junior Achievement 3, 4; Ways Means Committee 3; Usherettes, Co-Captain 3. 32 ARTHUR EUGENE GEMME, JR. CHRISTINE ELLEN GRAVEL Majorettes 4; Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4; Busi- ness Club 1; Art Club 2; Student Ticker Staff 3; Jr. Prom Committee; Play Tick- et Committee 3. LONNIE ANN GILES Port Neches Grove High School, Texas: Enfield High School: Jr. Prom Commit- tee; Farewell Prom Committee. THOMASINE ANN GATTO Prize for Stenography 1, 3; Glee Club; Journalism 1; Jr. Prom Committee. DANIEL ANTHONY GNATEK Basketball Manager 3, 4; Industrial Arts 4. PATRICIA MARY GEBO Hostess for Home Ec. 1; General Busi- ness Club 1; Glee Club 2. MARY ANTOINETTE GOLEMBA Glee Club 1, 2; French Club 2; Jr. Prom Committee; Usherette Class Night and Graduation. CLIFFORD ELWOOD GORDON Audio Visual Club 1, 4; Chess Club 1; Advanced Math Club 4; Mechanical Drawing Club 4. 33 GARY EDWARD GOHN ROBERT EDWARD GODA Boude Storey High School: Track. MYRA CLEONE HOLMES Class Secretary 3; Class Historian; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4. ft JANICE ELAINE HAIKO Glee Club 1; Jr. Prom Committee; Per- sonal Typing 4. RUSSELL HAYNER Cathedral High School: Football 1; Baseball 1; Enfield High School: Foot- ball 2; Scholastic Art Award Contest 3. SANDRA ANN HANSEN Intramural Sports 4; French Club 2; Ski Club 4; Glee Club 4; Basketball 4; Junior Achievement 4. JUDITH ANNE HEPSLEY Glee C lub 1, 2; Business Club 1; Tick- er Staff 1; Drill Team 4. ROBERT WALTER HAARMANN St. Helena High School: Bowling Team 1; Latin Club 1; Glee Club 1; Enfield High School: Junior Achievement 3. CHARLES HOUFF JUDITH MARIE IMMERFALL St. Francis High School, Little Falls. Minn.: Girls’ Athletic Association Pres- ident 2; Cheerleading 1, 2; Band I, 2; Science Club 1; Dramatics 2; En- field High School: Jr. Prom Committee; Glee Club 4; Band 4; Dramatics 4; Jun- ior Achievement 4. JOSEPH JOHN JAVORSKI, JR. Student Council 2; Host of Jr. Prom; Nutmeg Boys’ State Representative 3; Student Council, Vice-President 3; Year- book Sports Editor; Graduation Marshall 3; Class Picture Committee 4; Class Night Committee 4; Freshman Football Freshman Basketball; Freshman Base ball; J.V. Basketball 2; J.V. Base-ball 2 Varsity Football 3, 4, Co-Captain 4 Varsity Basketball 3, 4, Captain 4; Var- sity Baseball 3, 4; Chess Club 1; Hi-Y 2; African Honor Society 3; Jr. Prom Decorations Chairman; Farewell Prom Committee; Dramatics 3, 4. JUDY ELAINE KAKLUSKAS Farewell Prom Committee; General Business Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Pep Club 2; Red Cross Representative 1; Jr. Prom Committee. GORDON VICTOR HURLBURT Chess Club 1; Dramatics Club 4; Junior Achievement 4; Student Ticker Staff 4; Civil Air Patrol. CARL JOHN JACKOBEK Varsity Baseball 3. 36 JAMES HAROLD JOYCE Glee Club 1. LEONARD CALVIN JOSEPH, JR. Freshman Baseball; J.V. Baseball 2. JOHN JOSEPH JASMINSKI Freshman Football; Freshman Baseball; Freshman Basketball; J.V. Football; J.V. Baseball; J.V. Basketball; Varsity Foot- ball; Varsity Baseball; Varsity Basketball; Hi-Y; Farewell Prom Committee. HELEN ELAINE JOHNSON General Business Club 1; French Club 2; Glee Club 4; Ski Club 4; Intramural Sports 4; Basketball 4; Junior Achieve- ment. JOSEPHINE ANNE IACONO General Business Club 1; Sr. Prom Committee 1; Pep Club 2. PAMELA JEAN LANE Bulkeley High School: Jr. Red Cross 1; Photography Club 1; Volleyball Team 1; Enfield High School: Business Club, President 2; Majorettes 2, 3, 4, Vice- President 3, Captain 4; Jr. Prom Com- mittee; Farewell Prom Committee. SUSAN LOUISE KIBBE Intramural Sports 4; Girls’ Basketball Team 4. CHRISTINE KEMPF 38 ALBERT FRANCIS LETENDRE Football 1; Baseball 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Ways Sc Means Committee 2; Student Ticker Staff 3; Baseball 4. WALTER CHESTER KOMINSKI Glee Club I; French Club 1; Chess Club 1; Future Teachers’ Club 4. GEORGE RICHARD LaVOICE Our Lady of Sorrows, Hartford, Conn.: Wrestling 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Bowling 1, 2; Enfield High School: Future Teach- ers' Club 4. ROBERT EUGENE LAVALLEE JOHN LEGIENZA Chess Club I; French Club 2; San Di- ego Point Loma High School: Motor Winding Contest 3; Electronics Club 3; Bowling Club 3; Enfield High School: Intramural Basketball 4. LAWRENCE ARMAND LEANDER Football Manager 1. LESLIE YOUNG LOUGEE Glee Club 1, 2; Junior Achievement 3; Cheerleading 4. JOANN LICITRA Glee Club 1; General Business Club 1; Pep Club 2; Jr. Prom Committee. 39 DIANNE ANN LAMBERT Dover High School: Glee Club 1; Green Wave 1; French Club 1, 2; Enfield High School: Majorette 4; Glee Club 1, 4. CAROL ANN MANGINI Red Cross 1; Glee Club 1, 2; General Business Club 1; Farewell Prom Com- mittee 1. BRUCE RICHARD McINTOSH Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Echo 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Achievement 3; Jazz Band 4; Concert Choir 4. JAMES ANTHONY McGUIRE THOMAS F. MacDONALD JOYCE ELIZABETH MANNING French Club 2; Pep Club 2; Jr. Prom Committee 2, 3. ROBERT JOHN LIDAK Bookkeeping Prize 3; NOMA Certifi- cate in Arithmetic 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM LUCIA JEANETTE RUTH MACKINNON Journalism Club 3; Library Aide 4. ANDREW JAMES MADSEN Baseball 1. THOMAS HAROLD LINDSEY Livestock Judging 1, 2, 3, 4; Future Farmers of America Scholarship Pin 2, 3; Future Farmers of America 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, Vice-President 4; Future Farmers of America Basketball 3, 4; Junior Achievement 3. THEODORA McCARTHY Stella Niagara High School: Latin Club 1; School Paper 1, 2; Irondequoit High School: French Club 3; History Club 3. JOHN EDWARDS McCUIN Cheshire Academy: Freshman Basketball ; Enfield High School: Junior Achieve- nent Vice-President of Achievers Associ- tion 3: Junior Achievement 4. 41 1 EDWARD MARSHALL MILLER, JR. Chess Club 1, 2; Drama Club 3, 4; Model Congress, Honorable Mention 3; Boys' State, Boys’ Nation 3; Hi-Y 3; Red Cross 3; Representative to the Fourth National Youth Conference on the Atom 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Student Ticker Staff 3. RICHARD DAVID MOCARSKI L. P. Wilson Junior High School: Foot- ball 1; Enfield High School: Chess Club 1; Hi-Y 2; French Club 2. 42 FRANCES MULE French Club 2, 4; Junior Achievement 3, 4; Usherette Class Night 3; Bowling Club. RICHARD ALLYN MOST Football 1; Civil Air Patrol 1, 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Chess Club 1, 2; Junior Achievement 3, 4. GARY LORIN MOODY Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. CHARLOTTE GAIL MILLER Junior Achievement 3. THOMAS ALFRED MITCHELL Latin Club 1; French Club 2, 3. BARRY E. MINER Football Manager 1; General Business Club 1; Junior Achievement 3. 4. DOROTHEA ANNE MANTON RAYMOND JOSEPH MERCIK Class President 1; Latin Club 1; Baseball 1; Speech Club 3; Jr. Prom Committee; French Club 4; Sr. Prom Committee; Future Teachers' Club 4. JAMES F. MOKRISKI Class President 3; Graduation Marshall 3; Model Congress 3; Student Council 3; Host to visiting Governors at Eastern States 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 2; Jr. Prom Committee; Farewell Prom Committee 3; Swazi High School Committee 3. ( ft General Business Club 1; Glee Club 1; Play Ticket Committee 1; Pep Club 2; French Club 2; Jr. Prom Committee; Sr. Prom Committee; Girls' Varsity Bas- ketball 4. ALTON RICHARD NASH Boys' State 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co- Captain 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1; French Club 2; Hi-Y 3. SUSAN ELLEN MORSE Science Fair 1; Class Secretary 2; Rep- resentative to Conn. Youth Traffic Safe- ty Conference 2; French Club, President 2; Dramatics 2, 3; Usherette Class Night Sc Graduation 3; Jr. Prom Committee; Glee Club 1, 2; Chess Club 1; Farewell Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Staff, Edi- tor of Senior Section 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Roman Banquet 1; Personal Typing 4; Class Night Committee; Sr. Prom Committee 4; Medical Tech. Club 4. WILLIAM JOHN NORRIS Cathedral High School: Football 1; En- field High School: Future Farmers Bas- ketball 1; Football 2, 3, 4. GAIL PETEROSKI Business Club 4; Prom Committee. REGINALD HAROLD MOSHER Chess Club 1, 2; French Club 2; Ad- vanced Math Club 4. THOMAS PETER OUELLETTE French Club 2. 44 LINDA MARY PARKER Bowling Club 4. HAROLD KENNETH ORNE FREDERIC WILLIAM oiSCHAFSKIE Class Vice-President 1; Student Council 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1; Pep Club 2; Jr. Prom Committee. 45 GEORGE FRANCIS NAUN GRACE LILLIAN PATZSCH Glee Club I; Pep Club 2; French Club 2; Junior Prom Committee, Farewell Prom Committee 3; Ways 8c Means Committee 3; Junior Achievement 3, 4; Sr. Prom Committee; Arts Crafts 4; Usherette Class Night and Gradua- tion 3; Mixed Choir 4. PAUL STEVEN POLMATIER Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Base- ball 1; T. L. Hanna High School, S.C.: Football 3; Basketball 3; Hi-Y 3. CORAL ANN PRYSKI Teachers College Jr. High School: Sec- retary 1; Varsity Cheerleading 1; Glee Club 1; Court for King and Queen — Farewell Prom 1; Enfield High School: Pep Club 2; Jr. Prom Committee; Fare- well Prom Committee 3; Usherette 3; Basketball 4; Art Club 4. 46 MURIEL LUCY POTTER Library Aide 3- DAVID JOHN POGGI, JR. Glee Club 1; General Business Club 1; Pen Club 2; Swazi Book Club 3; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Student Ticker Staff 3; Junior Achievement 4. CHARLES RAYMOND PLOPPER West Hampton Beach High School 1. 2. JEAN CAROL PETRASKA General Business Club 1; Student Ticker Staff 3. ROBERT JOSEPH PLATH Football 1, 4; Baseball 4; Latin Club 1; Chess Club 1; French Club 2; Body- Building 4; Wrestling 4. THOMAS HEWITT WHITE Glee Club 1; Fooball 1; Basketball 1; Dramatics Club 2; J.V. Football 3; Weightlifting Club 4. WINIFRED MARY MARGARET PETERS 47 FRANCIS CHARLES PILLITTERI Class Treasurer 3; Boys' State Represen- tative 3; Host of Farewell Prom 3, Chairman 3; Football 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Pep Club 1; Chess Club 1; Hi-Y Club 2, 3; Jr. Prom Committee 3; Ways Means Committee 3; Swaziland Committee 3, 4, President 3, 4. MARGARET MARIA RISSLAND Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Library Aide 4; Ceramics 4. JAYNE BRENDA REYNOLDS Student Council 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Pep Club 2; Dramatics Club 2, 3; Jr. Prom Committee 3; Junior Achievement 3. 48 PATRICIA MARIE REALE General Business Club 1; Prom Commit- tee 2; Pep Club 2. PETER CHARLES RUKAS Hi-Y 3. SUSAN EMILY ROSSI Personal Typing 4; Glee Club 4. IRMA PHYLLIS SALMINEN Our Lady of Monadnock Academy: Li- brary Club I, 2, 3; Girls’ Basketball 1, 2. 3. RICHARD RONALD REALE Hi-Y 2. JEANE EVELYN ROBERTS Glee Club 1, 4; Pep Club 3; Swazi Club 3; History Class Representative 3; Home Room Representative 3. JUDY VERA RICHARDSON Glee Club I; Swazi Book Drive 3; Swazi Benefit Game 3; Jr. Prom Com- mittee 3. LINDA LUCINE REED Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Soloist for Christmas Concert 1; Soloist for Graduation 1, 3; School Play I; Journalism Club 2; Sophomore Editor, School Paper 2; Jr. Prom Committee 3; Usherette for Class Night and Graduation 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Student Ticker Staff 4; Speech Club 3; Class Night Committee 4; Concert Choir 4. • LENNOX A. PURCELL St. Charles High School, Tunapuna, Trinidad, W.I.: Literature Prize 1; La- tin Prize 3; Track 1, 2; Cricket 2; Ta- ble Tennis 3; Soccer 3. 49 DAVID LEROY SEELEY Glee Club 1; Band 1; Latin Club 1; Hi-Y 2; Jr. Prom Committee; Student Council 4; Student Ticker Staff 4. SUSAN ANN TRASKA General Business Club 1; Pep Club 2; Glee Club 2, 4; Platform Committed 3; Student Ticker Staff 3; Prom Commit- tee; Refreshments Committee 3. LINDA MARIE TUOMALA Glee Club 1, 2; General Business Club 1; Pep Club 2; Jr. Red Cross 2; Jr. Prom Committee; Ways Means Com- mittee 3. CAROL ANN SCUTNIK Glee Club 1; General Business Club 1; Red Cross Representative 1; Pep Club 2; Student Ticker Staff 3; Class Play Ad- vertisement Committee 3. GABRIELLE RENATE SKUDLAREK General Business Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2; French Club 2; Junior Achievement 2. JANINE CAROL TICHIAZ Glee Club 1, 2; Dramatics 4. 50 DONNA RAE STEVENS Latin Club 1, 2; Science Club 1, 2; Pep Club 2; School Paper 2; Drama Club 4. PHYLLIS FRANCES SKIZEWSKI Glee Club 1, 2, 4; General Business Club 1; French Club 2; Pep Club 2; Junior Achievement 3, 4. DIANE MARGARET THOMPSON General Business Club 1; Pep Club 2; Jr Prom Committee; Student Ticker Staff 3; Glee Club 4. LORRAINE MARY TUREK Glee Club 1; Journalism 1; French Club 2; Jr. Prom Committee; Usherette 3; Library Aide 4; General Business Club 4. SYLVIA GAYLE SAVAGE Hartford Science Fair, First Award 1; Representative to Conn. Youth Traffic Safety Council 3; Roman Banquet 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Dramatics 2, 3, 4, Sec- retary 4; Jr. Prom Committee; Usherettes Co-Captain 3; Farewell Prom Commit- tee; Latin Club 1, 2; Chess Club 1; Ceramics Club 4; Tennis Club 4. JOHN HAROLD SPORCK, JR. Class Treasurer 1, President 2; Student Council 2, 3; Handbook Election Committee 2, 3; National Merit Letter of Commendation 4; Basketball 1,2, 4; Baseball 1, 2 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Presi- dent 4; French Club 2; Chess Club 2; Jr. Prom Committee; All-Conn. Music Festival 1, 2, 3, 4; Farewell Prom Com- mittee 1; Yearbook, Commercial Editor 4; Jazz Band 4; Student Council Presi- dent 4; Nutmeg Boys’ State. 51 JUDITH BEATRICE VASCONCELLOS Westfield High School: Top 20 Club 2; Pep Squad 3; Drama Club 2; Enfield High School: Music Committee; Gener- al Business Club 4; Jr. Prom Committee; Sr. Prom Committee. 52 CAROL ANN USHER Class Hostess of Homemaking 4. MARION TUREK Glee Club 1, 2; General Business Club 1; Pep Club 2; Student Ticker Staff 3; Platform Committee 3; Class Play, Ad- vertisement Committee. ROBERT LOUIS UMGELTER Jr. School, Queens, N.Y.: Visual Aids; Glee Club; Art Club. ROBERT WESTALL RANDY LOU WHEAT Science Fair 1; Jr., Sr. Art Contest 3; Student Ticker Staff 1; Jr. Prom Com- mittee 3; Camera Club 4; Sr. Prom Committee; Fashion Show 1. MARILYN SUE WALLACE Nowata High School, Nowata, Okla.: Vice-President Home Room for Student Council 1; Student Council 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Twirler 2, 3; Future Homemaker of America 1, 2, 3; Enfield High School: Drum Majorette 4; Band 4. JACQUELINE ANN VABALAS Student Council 2, 3; CAWDC Award, University of Conn. 3; General Busi- ness Club 1; Ticket Staff School Play 2; Patrol Girl and Tickets, Football and Proms 3; French Club 2; Glee Club 4; Typist for Yearbook 4; Junior Achieve- ment 4. KATHLEEN A. YOST Our Lady of the Angels Academy: Stel- la Maris Latin Club 1, 2; Christopher Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; School Play 2; Enfield High School: Jr. Red Cross 3; Ways Means Committee 3; Jr. Prom Committee; Pep Club 3; Glee Club 3; Farewell Prom Committee 3; Cheerleading 4. 53 GERALD THIBODEAU VICTOR PAUL WILGOSKI Hartford Public High School: Cross Country Team 1; Enfield High School: Body-Building Club 4; Wrestling Club 4. BARBARA ANN WOZIWODA Pep Club 2; Dance Ticket Committee 2. DENIS WEISLEDER Basketball 1,2; Hi-Y 2. 54 CAROL COLARUSSO Valedictorian EDWARD MILLER Salutatorian HONOR STUDENTS Rosalie Cochran, Joanne Cieszynski 55 HONOR STUDENTS Thomas Lindsey, Robert Lidak HONOR STUDENTS HONOR STUDENTS Richard Foster, Jean Eddy Joseph Javorski, Sheila Gourlie HONOR STUDENTS Sylvia Savage, Donna Gardner, Bonnie Brooks, Arthur Douville HONOR STUDENTS Patricia Firth, Mary Golemba, Nancy Frangiamore HONOR STUDENTS James Cherry, Francis Pillitteri, John Sporck HONOR STUDENTS Seated: Jacqueline Vabalas Standing: Linda Reed Myra Holmes Susan Morse 57 For outstanding leadership abilities, honesty, integrity, and contributions to the community, Carol was awarded the D.A.R. medal. Richly deserving the award, she en- hances all organizations to which she belongs. Recipients of the D.A.R. award from high schools in Connecticut went to Hartford and toured the Capitol and State Library. Best All around Boy, Best All around Girl Joseph Javorski, Sheila Gourlie Each year the members of the Senior Class elect a boy and a girl who exemplify the ideal of American education through their well-rounded personalities. Successful candi- dates must have demonstrated outstanding abilities in di- versified fields, which range from athletics to scholastic achievements; from cheerleading to chorus singing. This year was no exception. Years hence, as we reminisce, we shall recall the athletic prowess, the dramatic portrayal of Yank,” and the scholastic achievements of Joe Javorski, and the sterling voice of Sheila Gourlie as she led the Cheerleaders in singing the Fight Song and the Alma Mater. Not to be overlooked is her friendly personality which endeared her to all. Accompanied by Mr. DeMetropolis, Edward Miller went to Chicago to attend the National Atomic Convention. There, they met many outstanding men in the area of nuclear physics, a field in which Edward hopes to excel. Carol Colarusso, D.A.R. Award 58 Edward Miller, Class Scientist 59 SENIORS Jacqueline Vabalas, David Seeley, Carol Colarusso, Richard Foster, Jean Eddy. Secretary — Carol Colarusso STUDENT COUNCIL With a brand new high school consisting of a complex of four buildings crammed with an enrollment of over 1600 students, the Student Council was faced with an awesome task. It was imperative that the newly elected Student Council members be those who were willing to work for the betterment of school life concerning the activities within the school and in mterscholastic relations. To assure the election of those who were actively in- terested the standards were set rather high. All candidates had to have a B average and had to have the endorsement of thirty classmates. The results were fruitful, for the Enfield High School Student Council was comprised of twenty-four enthusiastic and conscientious students. At the first meeting, the officers elected were Jack Sporck, President; John Porcello, Vice-President; Carol Colarusso, Secretary; and Jane Kozlowski, Treasurer. This year, in order to inform the student body of the business transacted at the meeting, and to encourage sug- gestions from the students, the Secretary read the minutes of each previous meeting over the public address system. This year’s Student Council rendered many services to the students. Buses for away basketball games were ar- ranged, student guides were stationed at each of the en- trances of the school, the handbook was published, and the Student Council took charge of the class elections. JOHN SPORCK 60 President, Student Council Carol Colarusso Most Diligent Person Voted the most diligent person, Carol performed her work on each undertaking she attempted until she had completed it. She strove for perfection in whatever she did. A persevering nature helped Carol attain the school's high- est scholastic honor, which she so richly deserved. JUNIORS Edward Kiernan, William Bromage, John Porcello, Marilyn Mokrycki. Vice-President — John Porcello. (Absent: Barbara Hill, Charles Rinaldi) The Student Council has budded into one of leadership and action. In a high school of this size, it is necessary to have a strong Council, one that is aware of its problems and seeks solutions. This year's Council has met and solved these prob- lems and the manner in which they worked has set a high standard for future councils. SOPHOMORES Bonnie Hartford, Jeris Provencher, Richard Cote, Jane Kozlowski, Patricia Munsell. Treasurer — Jane Kozlowski Bonnie Brooks and Edward Miller have proved their business capabilities throughout high school. Their devoted service and unselfish support of school activities, such as the school play and the proms, have greatly added to the enjoy- ment of these programs by the students. Most Businesslike Persons: Edward Miller, Bonnie Brooks. FRESHMEN Francis Catania, Stephen Estavanik, Howard Crane, William Nareski, Alma Maldonado, Pol Holt. Joe Garbrus, Paul Clautieur, Don Aitchison, Vickie McMichael, Jan Kowalczek, Fred LaBlanc. Seated: Jim Mokriski. Chairman — James Mokriski MODEL CONGRESS Springtime may be a season of new petals but for our orators it was a time for the blossoming of eloquente and argument in the responsible consideration of legislation. At American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts, approximately two hundred high school representatives assem- bled to participate in the mock national legislature. The first afternoon was devoted to energetic debate in com- mittee to report the bills favorably or unfavorably, or to pigeon- hole them. Most measures never got beyond the pruning of the gardner — 90% died there. But that wasn't all. Similar bills were combined, objectional ones deleted and amended beyond recognition, and others were passed from weariness and haste after a simmering six hours. Not only was the mercury and the debate hot, but also the tempers and wits. Compromise, deals, and swindles were normal in working sessions; also in- cluded was an obstacle course of parliamentary procedure and pitfalls of saying Yes” to “Will the speaker yield to . . Our delegation commuted; thus we missed the opportun- ity to roam the campus lounge, to joke, relax, and plan stands on bills to be reported to the floor of the houses. Very little came of these plans because someone was always announcing a new idea which prompted a reconsideration of one s point of view. Each of us had to learn to stand, and not just to speak. A dance quieted aroused tempers, and dissipated bitter- ness before we retired to prepare for the House and Senate sessions. The mock Congressional sessions met for nine hours to clear their calendars. Their final bills, as amended, often indicated the mental and physical condition of the otherwise serious debaters. In both days, the delegates had been observed and their performance graded for the awards made at the banquet held the final evening. When a person has to stand up and try to influence other1 with his ideas, he realizes whether he knows of what he speaks or is just prejudiced. In this forum where ideas are in active competition, each delegate tested the strength of his stalk in a wind of controversy. Joanne Gorman, Most Influential Person. Congress and legislatures have their lobbyists to influence favorable responses, loanne’s persuasiveness was enhanced not only by her charm but also by her attractiveness as the class' most influential person. FUTURE STAFF Standing: David Poggi, David Seeley, Alton Nash, Edward Buck, Joe Javorski. Sitting: Rosalie Cochran, Marge Gardner, Frank Pillitteri, Victoria Battin. FUTURE STAFF Future” is a journal of opinion, written and edited by the students of Modern World Prob- lems: Africa, Asia, and the Americas. To the extent that students are developed to research and reason for themselves, a school can be thought to have unfolded a bud. After spending a year of research in a specific problem of an underdevel- oped area of tfie world, each prepares a study of a problem to display youth's point of view. The researchers of our class prepared the fourth issue of Future. These articles have a wide reading by the expanding mailing list, rising underclassmen, and other secondary schools. Future” doesn't develop without pains. There are conflicts of schedules so the editorial staff meets minus members. Articles are submitted late and in need of editing to give them appeal and greater depth. Healthy disagreement of opinion on the acceptabilities of points of view, phrasing, and style keep the journal objective, informative and interesting. In these competitive meetings, students can learn by honestly erring. Our future depends on the stimulating of ideas and on their competing for acceptance. TICKER STAFF Seated: Gordie Hurlburt, Joan Reuter, Vickie McMichael, Dan Riley, John Berg, Linda Reed. Standing: Barbara Dufresne, Mike Blowen. Editor — Dan Riley We have been acceptors of nourishment for about eighteen years. If we were to perish, we would be leaving nothing behind to live beyond us, Those who have researched a problem, sweated to formulate an original idea, and have written it to pass on, may have begun to bud. Edward Miller, Boys' Nation. To further increase the feeling of progress which has prevailed throughout this year in our new high school, the Journalism Club has labored long and hard to produce a Student Ticker. This year, for the first time in many years, En- field High can boast a printed newspaper, a publication much superior to the mimeographed paper that most of us remember from the past. The realization of this new type paper involved much work by the members. First the news had to be found, stories written and typed and then submitted for proof reading and correction. Then much time and effort was required of the editor, Dan Riley, to lay it all out on dummy sheets and send it to the printer for publication. To defray the expenses of a commercial printer, advertise- ments had to be solicited and papers had to be sold. The Journalism Club had really struggled against and had overcome great odds to reach their goal this year and as a result everyone at Enfield reaped the benefits of its efforts. BOYS’ AND GIRLS' STATE Alton Nash, Joe Javorski, Frank Pillitteri, Carol Colarusso, John Sporck, Edward Miller. Laurel Girls' State and Nutmeg Boys' State received rep- resentatives from Enfield High School at the University of Connecticut for the last week of June, 1962. Carol Colarusso, A1 Nash, Edward Miller, Frank Pillitteri, Joseph Javorski, and Jack Sporck learned just how our local and state governments work by actively participating in mock governments. Our rep- resentatives were ready to lead us in good citizenship when they returned to Enfield High School in the fall. Enfield was further distinguished by Edward Miller who was selected by the Nutmeg Boys' State counselors to be one of the two boys from Connecticut to represent the state at Boys’ Nation in Washington, D.C. There, Edward learned and ob- served how our national government functions. LIBRARY AIDES Arthur Collins, Darlene Bassett, Philis Bessett, Donna Gardner, Janet MacKinnon, Thomasine Gatto, Lorraine Turek, Margie Gardner, Margaret Rissland. 1st row: Robert Therrien, John Fowler, Frederick Wood, Matt Samborsky, John Bennici, Patricia Firth, Nancy Rice. 2nd row: George Bryant, Robert Magnussen, Paul Skowron, Mich- ael Arietti, Zane Pumiglia, William Greenaker. Connie Dereniowski. 3rd row: Kenneth Helinski, Robert Dunnebur, John O'Dell, Kenneth Cordner, David Bruce, Robert Jacobs. 4th row: Judi Immerfall, Mr. DeMaio, Janet D'Agostino, Dale Sporck, Beverly Bacewicz, Joseph Novak, Gary Branchaud, Louis Lessard, Gail Steele. BAND This year the Enfield High School Concert and Marching Band underwent a complete renovation. Un- der the direction of Mr. Leonard DeMaio the students met each day for a full class period, and a full class credit was given for the course. Thus this program became unique in Connecticut. Included in the Band's program for the year were the performances at the football and basketball game, the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Concerts, and a series of con- certs performed at the elementary and junior high schools. The band members were justly proud of the band room which was situated apart from the academic classrooms. Especially designed for acoustical quality the room gave a true representation of the tonal quality of the group. Also comprising an important factor in the success of the group was the fine assort- ment of school owned arrangements and instruments. Jack Sporck, class musician, was the Band president and he also represented the school in the All-Con- necticut Band for four years. Jack Sporck, Class Musician 66 CONCERT CHOIR This year, because of the extra time al- lowed by the activity period, our musical program has been expanded to include a concert choir, a group of boys and girls, auditioned and selected for their outstanding voices. This group, because of its small size and versatility, has been able to perform a wider range and variety of music than the larger choruses. Linda Reed, one of the soloists, performed at various times highlighting each of the recitals with her cultivated, gifted voice. Linda Reed, Soloist Jeannine Brindle, Sandy Flemming, Sue Arnone, Jean Roberts, Dar Monnette, Lynn Beard, Diane Ford, Sheila Gourlie, Nancy Frangiamore, Ron Cappa, Brian Dawson. Seated: Judy Immerfall. 67 1st row: Ed Zawistowski, Edward Deni, Ronald Cappa, Myra Holmes, Pete DeRosa, Edward Miller. 2nd row: Dave Cimino, Charles Alaimo, William Carlander, James Mokriski, Joseph Javorski, Michael Halpin. 3rd row: Scott Russotto, Leo Christmas, Beverly Andrik, Bob Waskiel, Sylvia Savage, Richard Foster, Donald Aitchison. President—Myra Holmes DRAMATICS CLUB Throughout the previous three years, the Dramatics Club had heard much ovation, but only due to the close-knit co- operation of all the members. Opening night, at each annual performance was a true tribute and accomplishment of months of work — hard work by the actors and the technicians. The latter group was like the life-giving roots of a plant whose flower cannot bloom unless the unseen part performs its functions. This year the group selected as a true test of its dramatic ability, THE HASTY HEART. A complete sell-out for both evening performances attested the success of its effort. Under Mr. Gross’ leadership a Shakespearian Club was developed to teach new members the techniques of the drama, both on and behind the stage. The LAMPLIGHT- ERS were composed of the graduates of the Shakespearean Club who were now ready to perform. Myra Holmes, President; John Douglas, Vice-President; and Sylvia Savage, Secretary; kept the Club functioning smoothly. With outstanding performances in the last three years, Myra Holmes and lames Mokriski won the accolade of their class as Oscar winners. 68 Class Actress Actor Myra Holmes, James Mokriski Seated: Joyce Manning, John McCuin, Ray Arsenault, Joe Attardi, Jeannette MacKinnon. 2nd row: Larry Leander, Judy Immerfall, Grace Patzch, Lynn Beard, Cheryl Nolan, Michael Fuller. 3rd row: Andy Madsen, Ed Miller, Randy Colton, Carl Jackobek, Gordon Hurlburt, Barry Miner, Gary Moody. President—Ray Arsenault Vice-President—John McCuin Junior Achievement provides a wealth of business knowledge to interested students of high school age. Along with members from other schools of this town and Somers, the students from Enfield met in the cafeteria building at the Bigelow-Sanford Company and learned the methods and problems of the business world through actual ex- perience. Under the guidance of a sponsoring company and advisors, a model company was organized and operated by the students. Its success or failure rested upon their efforts. Organization, manufacturing, selling, advertising — these were all part of their experiences. To the outstanding members of the model companies were proficiency' awards and scholarships. In addition, the members of the companies enjoyed field trips through the sponsoring companies' respective plants. What more appropriate distinction could have been ac- corded to the Valedictorian and Salutatorian than the ap- pelation. Most Likely to Succeed, by their classmates? Carol's ambition is to become a language teacher, while that of Edward's is to better humanity by exploiting his abilities in the field of science. Boy and Girl Most likely to Succeed Edward Miller, Carol Colarusso 69 First row: Edward Miller—Literary Co-editor Carol Colarusso—Editor-in-chief Jack Sporck—Commercial editor Linda Reed—Copy editor Second row: Sheila Gourlie—Sports Co-editor Jacqueline Vabalas—Typist Joseph Javorski—Sports Co-editor Jean Eddy—Literary Co-editor Richard Foster—Lay-out editor Rosalie Cochran—Features editor Marjorie Gardner—Photography editor YEARBOOK STAFF Early in the school year, members of the Senior Class selected those students who, they felt, would be dedicated to the task of producing a yearbook that would reflect the high school life of the Class of '63. The task devolved upon them, the staff met, organized, and spent long, sometimes tedious hours, in the blooming stages of the Book laying out pictures, not to mention having them taken, and writing the copy. With the in- auguration of the activity period in our large, new school, many more new clubs were made available to the students. Merely taking their group pictures entailed several months’ work. However, the first section to go to press was the business advertisements. This somewhat euphemistic description is actually a guise to mask the true generosity of our many tradespeople who helped us to underwrite the yearbook. Their interest and thoughtfulness must not go unacknowl- edged. Decisions had to be made, such as choosing the theme, the cover, the Senior layout, the divider pages, etc. Many of us had our own ideas of the theme, running the gamut from the stereotype to the fantastic. We finally decided upon the rose as emblematic of the unfoldment theme which, we believe, expresses the philosophy of this Class. In the first group photograph the staff appears to be most diligent and enthusiastic. On the next page, however, the staff appears as it frequently was when our adviser left the room. Yes, we did enjoy a little humor at our meet- ings. It was our task to record the events and achievements of our class; the classmates themselves provided the material. Although these years at Enfield High School will always remain in our thoughts, it is hoped that this Yearbook will provide, many years hence, a few nostalgic memories of the days we were privileged to spend here. 70 Student Council members, as well as Yearbook Staff members. Jack, Carol, and Dick spent several hours conducting the as- sembly for class elections and counting votes. At this time, they were counting the votes of the Freshman class with Dick reading the names of the candidates, and Jack and Carol tabulating the votes. Necessary tasks like these consumed much of free time. Nonethe- less, they cheerfully undertook the responsi- bilities. Jack Sporck, Carol Colarusso, Richard Foster First row: Marjorie Gardner. Second row: Edward Miller, Carol Colarusso, Jack Sporck, Linda Reed. Third row: Shelia Gourlie, Jacqueline Vabalas, Joe Javorski, Jean Eddy, Richard Foster Rosalie Chochran. i rmnrn p 71 Diane Ford, Joseph Twarkins Grand March: Diane Ford, Joseph Twarkins, Julie Taylor, George LaVoice, Eileen Wilson, Leo Christmas, Myrna Frost, James Cherry, Cheryl Pierson, Don Aitchison, Left to right: Donald Blcau, Charlene Elliot, Elizabeth Heath, Paul Javorski, Francis Pillitteri, Betsy Baker, Kathleen Yost, Alton Nash. SENIOR PROM On the clear, cold evening of January 25, 1963, our new cafeteria was transformed into a beautiful ball- room for our Senior Prom. The weeks of planning and preparing were finally to materialize into a reality, a breathtaking Blue Lagoon.” The afternoon prior to the Prom, the members of the decorating committee, aided by willing volunteers of the Senior Class, assembled all their props and settings to create the mood most befitting for the theme, Blue Lagoon.” The most picturesque of the decorations was the mock boat which the boys had built as a stage for the orchestra. Fishnets draped the boat, and surrounding it was a mass of angel hair to give it the illusion of mist. The colored lights playing upon this over-all creation suggested the boat in motion. Upon arrival that evening, each girl received an unique souvenir, a crocheted octopus, befitting the nautical theme. The host and hostess, Joseph Twarkins and Diane Ford unfolded their charm throughout the evening and led us in the Grand March. Diane looked lovely, attired in a red velvet evening gown with a gold lace jacket. At the height of the festivities we completely forgot about the time. It was now time to leave our fictional island of paradise. We have long since returned to the world of reality, but we will always cherish the memory’ of that evening of fantasy and splendor at the Blue Lagoon.” 73 Sheila Gourlie and Joseph Javorski, Hostess and Host, Junior Prom. Addison once said: What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. They are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life’s pathways, the good they do is incon- ceivable.” This passage just about sums up Liz’s personal- ity. Often her mere presence has dispelled the melancholy of a disastrous day. Classes were made brighter and lighter whenever she turned on the spigot of her charm, and oppressive lessons, like drooping daisies after a refreshing rain, took a new and more lively tone. The good” Liz did is indeed inconceivable. 74 On May 4, 1962, the class of ’63 held its Junior Prom. As the couples entered the school they were greeted by underclass girls who distributed favors. These were pre- pared by Diane Thompson’s Favors Committee and were made of lollipops entwined in a bouquet of roses. The majesty of the decor, prepared under the direction of Joe Javorski’s Decoration Committee, impressed all as they beheld the portrayal of their childhood lollipop days, and their future days of adults in the shape of a blooming rose. Refreshed by Coral Pryski's unique punch, the participants danced to the music of Eddie Abrahamson. A steady flow of fair ladies” and gallant knights” had their prom pictures taken by the Brown Studios. Joe Javorski and Sheila Gourlie served as host and hostess for the occasion. Although leading the Grand March was their chief function, they also put everyone at his ease by chatting of familiar topics. Following intermis- sion they enchanted all by their display of the latest dance steps. Elizabeth Heath, Most Cheerful JUNIOR PROM COMMITTEE Seated: Carol Colarusso, Jack Sporck, Jean Eddy, Linda Reed, Susan Morse, Sheila Gourlie. 2nd row: Joe Javorski, Brian Dawson, Grace Patzch, David Seeley. General Chairman — Jean Eddy Throughout our high school sojourn our way was brightened by the sunny smile and considerate manner of Susie Morse. She served her school faithfully on many committees, and her warmth and enthusiasm helped many plans to unfold and mature. Her sincerity and concern for her fellow students made her one of the best liked students in our class, and among her teachers as well. With these characteristics full blown, we feel sure that she is capable of meeting whatever complexities the future may hold. 75 Susan Morse, Most Considerate and Courteous. FAREWELL PROM COMMITTEE Rear: Joanne Gorman, Frank Pillitteri, Sheila Gourlie, Joe Javorski. Front: Donna Ravenola, Dave Poggi, Virginia Lane. Betsy Baker, Francis Pillitteri HOST AND HOSTESS, FAREWELL PROM For the past four years William ( Bumper ) Norris and Darlene Monette have brightened the days spent in our Alma Mater. With serious as well as fun loving personalities they realize that There is not less wit nor less invention in applying rightly a thought one finds in a book than being the first author of that thought. Darlene Monette, Bill Norris Wittiest Girl and Boy David Poggi, Diane Thompson Best Dressed Boy and Girl Dressing up the halls of our new high school were two shining examples of good grooming. Diane Thompson and David Poggi have received many compli- ments concerning their good taste and neat appearances whether in school or in class activities. They have always been models of fine fashion. FAREWELL PROM Traditionally the Junior class is given the task of organ- izing and presenting the Farewell Prom as a last tribute to the graduating class. About the last week in May, we, as the Junior class, began to realize the job ahead of us. Com- mittees were organized and work became the order of the day. When all had agreed upon the theme, While We're Young,” the sub-committees were then formed to handle decorations, refreshments, music, tickets, publicity and other details. A gorgeous marine setting provided the motif. All was now in readiness. Extending warm greeting to the Seniors were the ebullient host, Frank Pillitteri, and radiant host- ess, Betsy Baker. Their warm and amiable personalities added that extra something to this special night. During the evening much reminiscing was done. Danc- ing was to the dreamy sounds of Eddie Abrahamson's orchestra. Promenaders paused at the refreshment booths to sample the delectable drinks. As that witching hour drew near, the Graduates bade farewell to their Alma Mater and departed for their favorite restaurants, and home. Betsy and Terry have impressed the Senior Class not only by their physical charm but also by their inner cheer- fulness and sincerity. These qualities have gained them many friends throughout their high school career. Their amicable personalities have affected many of their class- mates and for this they will long be remembered. Betsy Baker, Terry Filossie Cutest Girl and Boy 77 1st row: Norma Shaw, Linda Tctreault. 2nd row: Andrea Schcer, Bill Doreski, Linda Parker. Back row: Josephine Iacono, Roland Doody, Cheryl Nolan, Richard Nuccio. Standing: Mr. Staszko. DRIVER EDUCATION The Driver Education classes have produced many capable young drivers and have helped to prevent a probable number of accidents. A vote of thanks goes out to Mr. Staszko and Mr. Ricci who instructed prospective drivers with much seriousness. Not only did they give their helpful advice during the school week but also they gave of their free time to help novice drivers perfect their skills. The Driver Education course is a complex one in that it couples attitude with physical skills. Many hours were spent in the classroom discussing problems concerning weather, road conditions, traffic laws, and the unpredictable. One basic principle learned is priceless: Always expect the unexpected. Aside from the classroom work, time was spent in the Drivo-O-Trainers. These proved a great aid in in- structing the students, with actual auto controls to be manipulated in possible situations depicted by means of a film. Thanks to the encouragement and advice, both on the spot and beforehand, most of us found to our surprise that driving was nothing but common sense, salted with courtesy and patience. During the year the entire enrollment at the school benefited through special Driver Safety Assemblies. At these assemblies lectures and films were presented followed by a perceptive question and answer period. Listening to a representative from the State Motor Vehicle Department, Mr. Washington, we were made aware of the precautions necessary to be taken for our own safety. From an excellent film, The Anatomy of an Accident, we learned that the three C’s of driving: Concentration, Control, and Courtesy are the hallmarks of a safe driver. 78 Among the many branches of learning that have burst forth in all their resplendent colors is the Art Department. This course, heretofore taught once or twice a week in a small subter- ranean and dark room, is now offered as a regu- larly scheduled daily class subject taught in a well lighted and spacious studio. Mr. Finman and Mr. Foley had full classes of students eagerly seeking an outlet in an aesthetic area. Oils, pastels, charcoal paintings and drawings, together with sculpture and ceramics offered students a wide range of opportunities for individual expression. The exhibit of the students' achievements drew high commendation. Leo Christmas’ superior work in this field excited his classmates to vote him the Class Artist, and the Most Creative Person. Automation may replace employees in many industries, but we doubt that the efficient, competent and pulchritudinous secretaries will ever be displaced by elec- tronic tubes or gadget boxes. Developing their skills in transcription classes are a few of the Seniors enrolled in the Com- mercial courses. In addition to mastering the latest model standard and electric type- writers, these students have become adept in the operation of such equipment as the comptometer, the duplicator, the dicta- phone, and the filing system. All of these students are also enrolled in Business Eng- lish, a course designed to familiarize them with business terminology and practices. 1st row: Sue Carol Arnone, Susan Brooks. 2nd row: Joyce Manning, Sue Kibbe. 79 Mr. Easton, Len Joseph Richard Ehinne With the stress put upon intellectualism in our country today, many have tended to overlook the necessities of life. Such, however, has not been the case at Enfield High. Machine shops, agriculture courses, homcmaking laboratories, and pro- grams which simulated office conditions have all been developed and expanded so that more pupils have learned those skills which they will be able to apply in making themselves a pro- ductive piston” in our society. Greatly aided by the modern equipment which was made available to them, students gained the insight and knowledge whereby they can step into a wide variety of jobs upon their graduation. Such machinery as new lathes and drill presses ap- peared in the modern and spacious workshops, and students eagerly grasped the opportunity to apply those principles which had previously been abstract ideas in the pages of a book. The agriculture students found that as they advanced with Tom Lindsey, center, is leadman for two underclassmen. the openings offered through the facilities at their command, further opportunities for advancement in the community out- side of school became apparent. Not to be overlooked is the homemaking laboratories wherein girls, as well as boys, were taught the secrets of keep- ing a clean and happy home. Modern conveniences, such as electric and gas ranges, washing and drying machines, and refrigerators had their uses elaborated upon as the students discovered a practical view of the adult world. With a whole floor of the academic building devoted to commercial science, students were made aware of the principles of commerce and trained in the office equipment used therein. Office routines and practices were stressed and students found upon numerous occasions that this aspect of school life pre- pared them competently for their chosen vocations. Linda Croll, sewing, and Mrs. McCarroll. Sue Carol Arnone and Barbara Woziwoda. Bob LaVallee, Carla Davis, Sandra Fleming, Joseph Attardi. FUTURE NURSES CLUB Front row: Janice Dumond '65, Gail Bronson '65, Pamela Gagnon, Pres. '65, Patricia Huntington, Historian, '65, Anna Bonito, Sec., '6}. Middle row: Susan Bray '66, Ellen Fitz- gibbons '66, Cheryl Roach, '64, Sandra Sudarak, '66, Linda Weigal '66. Back row: Mrs. Rita Millett, School Nurse, Marie Falbo '66, Marcia Spencer '66, Patricia Kamay '64, Marjorie Santore, 66, Camille Vcrrizzi '64, Barbara Kilcoync '66, Mrs. Josephine Epstein, School Nurse. FUTURE NURSES CLUB The first Future Nurses Club was organized in No- vember of 1963. There are 37 members in the club at the present time. Although this is the club’s first year, many projects have been completed. One of these such projects was an eventful tour of the Hartford Hospital on January 9, 1963 with the Medical Tech- nology Club. Three former students of the Enfield High School who are now freshmen at the Hospital guided us through the different floors. It is our hope that through the aid of this club some of the girls would become interested in the field of nursing. Our advisors are Mrs. Josephine Epstein and Mrs. Rita Millett. Craig Hietala welding in Aggie Shop. 82 Kneeling: John Nowak, Burt Nunes. 1st row: Jack Collins, Kirk Stimson, Charles Sacheli, Marie Yaksta, Steve Knibloe, John Kamay. 2nd row: Dave Klezos, Sam Porcello, Tom Lindsey, Dan Beauchamp. Tom Lindsey, President of the FFA distinguished himself as a live stock judge at the University of Connect- icut’s Annua! Judging Contest which he had attended for the last three years. In addition to being a member of the Karl D. Lee Honor Society, he also was the recipient of the FFA Scholarship Award. PHYSICS CLASS Mr. Fowler demonstrates two of the many pieces of modern equip- ment in the well stocked physics laboratory, an oscillograph and an audio oscillator. Andy Madsen and Paul Polmatier hook up the instru- ments while Larry Casinghino checks the manual under the scrutiny of the veteran teacher. Andy Madsen, Larry Casinghino, Mr. Fowler, Paul Polmatier. 83 Mathematics, always an intriguing subject, is made simpler through the use of the slide rule. Tom Mitchell, Frank Gaetani, and Anthony Okraska are having the principles of the slide rule explained and demonstrated to them by Mrs. Johnson, Head of the Math Department. Their wonder is why hadn't they been given these slide rules in grammar school to do their computations instead of having to struggle with the operations of multiplying and dividing with only pencil and paper as tools. Oh well, computers are next. Thomas Mitchell, Frank Gaetani, Tony Okraska, and Mrs. Johnson. Clustered around the teacher, Grace Patzch, Lennox Purcell, and Frances Mule listen to Mr. Begue read from a French history. A student of French culture, Mr. Begue joined the faculty at the beginning of the second semester. Jacqueline Vabalas Grace Patzch, Mr. Begue, Lennox Purcell, Frances MulC C.A.W.D.C. WINNER The Connecticut Association of Women Deans and Counselors annually awards a pin in recognition of outstanding achievements by a girl in her junior year. The recipient, selected by a vote of the faculty, should give evidence of positive and constructive influence upon others, by conscientious, have sympathetic under- standing, and poise, and finally render unselfish serv- ice. It was no problem for the faculty to determine their choice as Jacqueline Vabalas in her quiet and efficient manner fully met these requirements. The absorbing and fascinating study of chemistry, while sometimes frustrating, provides answers to many questions of the curious. Tom Dignam performs an experiment to test one of the many principles discussed in the class room. Joyce Manning looks on as Bob Umgelter makes notes. The working together as a team in the modern laboratory gives them a most satisfying experience in their quest for knowledge. Joyce Manning, Thomas Dignam, Bob Umgelter. Joe Javorski, Patricia Firth. CLASS ATHLETES Patricia Firth was high scorer for the Girls' Basket- ball Team with a total of 65 points. Joe Javorski has participated in all school sports for the past four years while maintaining honor status in his academic work. For this achievement he earned the distinction of out- standing athlete and best all around boy of the gradu- ating class. MODERN WORLD PROBLEMS; ASIA. AFRICA, AND THE AMERICAS. Working in groups, students research topical subjects, collect data, collate them and present the results of their study to the class. Here, Bob Lidak, working with Bruce McIntosh, Ed Cho- inski, and Randy Wheat review their plan of presentation of their particular problem and solution to the class. Each student discusses a phase (political, so- cial, economic, ethnic, etc.) of the prob- lem. After the presentation, the free- for-all begins as the class hurl questions at them; some, ridiculous, some, provoca- tive. Bob Lidak, Bruce McIntosh, Edward Choinski, Randy Lou Wheat. Bob Waskiel, Myra Holmes, Eddie Deni — in a scene from THE HASTY HEART. Jimmy Mokriski Ai Arthur Collins, Jean Eddy, Raymond Arsenault, Darlene Bassett, Gus Carlander, Betsy Baker. THE HASTY HEART drew capacity audiences on the evenings of March 8 and 9- Junior Bob Waskicl's brilliant performance was enhanced by Myra and Eddie's supporting roles. Mrs. Myott opened up the Language lab by explaining the intricacies of the electronic devices to her students. Randy Lou Wheat Jim Mokriski uttered a startling, We will bury you! on the inter-com one morning. He was, of course, referring to the Varsity's threat to the Faculty in the upcoming basketball game. (P.S. They did). Using the tape recorder, Seniors study- ing first year speech under the tutelage of Miss Brakel, register surprise, shock, or amazement when they hear them- selves. Gus Carlander shows disbelief as his classmates chuckle; but wait, it'll be their turn next. Mrs. Myott, instructor Randy Lou Wheat gives generous aid to teachers by running off copies of tests and other insignificant data on the duplicator. Mrs. Argenta and Mrs. Perraro doled out generous portions of hot victuals to the first wave” of hungry students who began ar- riving at 11:00. Successive waves came at intervals of six minutes, until the ninth and final wave was served. Approximately 1200 students were served daily. About 395 students brought their own lunch and purchased milk or ice cream, while five students and twenty-five faculty members abstained — they were on a diet! Lunchroom, first wave, second wave.... 1st row: Susan Browne. Paula Ricard, Beverly Andrik, Carol Sideravge, Patricia Rodowick, Susan Morse, Carol Colarusso. 2nd row: Thomas Peraro, Harry Tatoian, Jr., Marilyn Mokrycki, Joanne Szulc, Barbara Roth. Donna Gardner, Linda Reed, John Sporck. 3rd row Matthew Samborski, Charles Rinaldi, Joseph Alaimo, Richard Foster, Patricia Firth, Thomas Lindsey. Not in picture: Rosalie Cochran, Jean Eddy, Gordon Hurlburt. Edward Miller, Jacqueline Vabalis, Robert Bania, Patricia Bazinet, William Bromage, Nanette Dugan, Ian Gavine, Carolyn Gelinas, Michael Hal- pin, Barbara Hill, Linda Longano, Peter Lynch, Susan Mes- senger, Christine Nelson. Kenneth Quarti, Bruce Sheid, Thomas Strekas, Paul Stroick, Alicia Wiezalis, Francis Rago. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Karl D. Lee Chapter of the National Honor Society was reactivated early in the second semester of our senior year. Because of the confusion which pre- vailed during the months of construction on our new high school, we were not able to hold meetings the previous year. Picking up from where we left off two years ago, we began to enroll new members. Students were nominated for membership on the basis of their outstanding qualities of scholarship, leadership, citi- zenship, and service. The scholarship requirement is a B average, whereas the other requirements are evalu- ated by the faculty. As a start the group elected officers and an executive committee. In conjunction with the basic purpose of the National Honor Society, this chapter aspires to maintain a high caliber of academic excellence. Other suggested projects are the extablishment of a scholar- ship fund, and the initiation of a system of student aides. These aides will be available to those students who need added assistance with any of their subjects. 88 89 FOOTBALL TEAM 1st row: Gus Carlander, Tom Dignam, Frank Pillitteri, Jim Mokriski, Bob Lidak, A1 Nash, Joe Javorski, Ed Deni, Robert Plath, Bumper Norris. 2nd row: Manager Tom Pedrizoli; Tom Tyler, Bill Bromage, Skip” Carpenter, Ronny Goulet, Scott Russotto, Paul Javorski, Bill Roberts, John Mitchell. Wally Gagne, Manager John Fowler 3rd row: 90 Head Coach Carl Angelica, Ass t Coach Jack Lyons, Ted Plamondon, Greg Smythe, Frank Schaeffer, Pete Cappozzi, George Barthasavich. Warner Robinson, Ass't Coach Walter Sugalski, Ass't Coach Joseph Lamana, Ass't Coach Ralph Cerrato. FOOTBALL TEAM 91 ALL SUBURBAN LEAGUE SELECTIONS First Team: Bob Delnickas, Bill Carlander, A1 Nash, Coach Angelica. Mr. Harry Zeroogian, Faculty Manager of Athletics SUBURBAN LEAGUE 1963 RECORD Sept. 22 Enfield 12 Longmeadow 14 Sept. 29 Enfield 14 Ludlow 12 Oct. 8 Enfield 18 Trade 14 Oct. 20 Enfield 20 Palmer 0 Oct. 27 Enfield 14 East Longmeadow 8 Nov. 5 Enfield 44 Minnechaug 8 Nov. 11 Enfield 12 South Hadley 6 GRID GRIST The 1963 Football season at Enfield High held many surprises for the Green Raiders’ loyal fans. Inspired by the mod- ern facilities of our new school, the Green Raiders posted a nearly perfect record of six wins and one loss. Because of their all-round play and sportsman- ship, BOB DELNICKAS, GUS CAR LANDER, and AL NASH were selected by the League to the ALL-SUBURBAN TEAM. AL NASH retired as Enfield's most prolific scorer with 68 points. Our first game against arch-rival Long- meadow turned out to be a heartbreaker. The Green Raiders, leading at halftime, suffered an unfortunate accident when star halfback JOHN JASMINSK1 was injured and had to be removed from the game. The conclusion of the longest hour was Enfield on the short end of a 14-12 score. BOB LIDAK, BUMPER NORRIS, and BOB DELNICKAS per- formed heroically, as the rest of the squad gave their best in this, the only losing effort of the season. Our next game at Ludlow was do-or- die” in our battle for the championship. Ludlow, leading throughout the game, appeared destined to crush our hopes. However, Junior quarterback, TOM TYLER, came off the bench and hit GUS CARLANDER with an aerial to give us the victory, 14-12. Our first game on our new field was against non-conference, powerhouse Trade. The 18-14 victory was sweet re- venge for last year's only defeat. The N N boys (NASH and NORRIS) scored all 18 points and BOB DEL- NICKAS, RON GOULET, and BOB LIDAK starred on defense. The news- papers concluded that it was a well de- served win from an all-round effort.” Palmer was next to suffer defeat at the hands of the Green Raiders. Relying on a stingy defense and an explosive offense, the Green Wave humbled the opposition 20-0. Our ends TOM DIG- NAM. GUS CARLANDER, FRANK PILLITTERI, and TED PLAMON- DON, kept the opposition in check while AL NASH and BUMPER NOR- RIS sparked the offense. Robert Lidak William Norris Edward Deni Our next game against East Longmeadow was not won by a well balanced offense nor a tight defense, but by the one word description of the team — DE- SIRE! The Raiders battled head and head until the final two minutes when all East Longmeadow had to do was to keep possession of the ball to win. But an intercepted pass led to a NASH touchdown and a 14-8 victory. Co-Captain, AL NASH, scored both Alton Nash touchdowns and was also outstanding on defense. BOB PLATH, whose fumble recovery set up Enfield’s first touchdown, played an aggressive game on the defense. The Green Raiders then traveled to Minnechaug and reserved no pity in crushing them. AL NASH scored 20 points in the rout and temporarily took over sole leadership of the Western Massachusetts scoring race. Seniors ED DENI and JIM MOKRISKI, along with many of the underclassmen showing po- tential in practice, had the opportunity to prove their determination and gave fine performances. Our last game against South Hadley was to de- termine the runner-up spot in the Suburban League. With the score tied at 6 to 6 for most of the game Thomas Dignam 94 many thought it would end in a tie. With four min- utes left in the game, however, AL NASH found a hole in the South Hadley line and, behind some time- ly blocking, romped over for the winning score. BILL NORRIS, BILL BROMAGE, TOM TYLER and AL NASH led the offensive attack, but it was the defense again that preserved the victory. The defense, a main factor all year, consisting of Captains NASH and JAVORSKI; CARLANDER, NORRIS, DELNICK- AS, LIDAK, PILLITTERI, PLAMONDON, PAUL JAVORSKI, RON GAGNE and the rest of the pack was considered the best in the League. The 1963 Green Raiders, although they did not win the championship, were truly champions in the eyes of everyone at Enfield High. The Raiders kept our new field umblemished in winning all of their home games, and leaves a 6 game winning streak for Coach Angelica and the future squad to build upon. 95 William Carlander The success of any endeavor lies in the preparation. So it was with our football team. For every hour that was spent during game time, two hours were spent in practice every day, and another hour was spent in dressing, and showering. Shoes had to be re-laced, straps had to be tightened, ankles and wrists had to be taped, eyes had to be blackened against sun glare, and sore muscles had to be treated in whirl pool baths. It is indeed ironical that the thrills of the game should be more significant than the practice sessions where the real plaudits should rest. Seated: Bob Lidak. Standing: Bill Bromage, AI Nash, Gus Carlander, Ed Deni. Defense! Defense! You fellows can win on de- fense.” That cry is indeed familiar to those who play- ed under Coach Angelica. And indeed many victories were the result of this phi- losophy. Enfield, always a Bumper Norris drags down ball carrier. Injured Captain John Jasminski. defensive power, was once again impenetrable as the advancing foe approached their goal. Characteristic of this offense” is the crush- ing technique used by Bumper Norris as he brings down a ball carrier. With Enfield’s football season less than one game old a grueling shock chilled the hearts of Enfiekdites. A whistle sounded, the players got up and started to huddle — then everyone saw JOHN JASMINSKI prone on the field. Followers of Enfield moaned, How can we win now?” And no wonder, JAZ had been named to the All-Suburban League Team in his junior year and was a certainty to repeat. As captain, his inspiring leadership moved the Green Wave in one direction — forward. But Enfield did win, first one, then another — in fact they finished the remainder of the season undefeated. How? Just seeing the Gipper of Enfield, JASMINSKI, sitting on the bench provided the spirit which was undaunted when challenged by our rivals. 97 Jim Mokriski, Assistant Coach Jack Lyons. Some of the behind-the-scenes activi- ties, which few spectators are aware of, show the degree to which the boys are protected against injuries. On the open- ing day of the season each candidate for a Varsity sport is given a thorough phys- ical examination by a physician. First aid treatments such as Assistant Coach, Jack Lyons is expertly administering to Jim Mokriski, and foot care, as Frank Pillit- teri and Bob Plath are illustrating, arc only a few of the precautionary measures taken by the Athletic Department. Play- ers cooperate willingly in carrying out the many incidental chores of handling equipment. Bob Currie 26 completes a pass to Ted Plamondon 35. 98 Frank Pillitteri, Bob Plath. In the upper right corner, Coach Angelica gives Co-Cap- tains Nash and Javorski his final words of advice just be- fore the opening whistle. All the practice, all the plays, all the strategy now must be tested on the field. The game is in the hands of the players. Co-Captain Al Nash, Coach Carl Angelica, Co-Captain Joe Javorski. 99 Bill Norris, Tom Dignam. CHEERLEADERS As with all teams, ours needed the support of the fans. The outstanding support of the Green Raiders this year was due in no small part to the tireless spirit of our Varsity Cheerleaders. They have cheered the team through many tight games both at home and away. Under the able guidance of Mrs. Bruce and Miss Fitzgerald, the new advisors this year, Captain Eliza- beth Heath, and Co-Captain Sheila Gourlie, Senior members Betsy Baker, Mary Gennusa, Kathleen Yost, Leslie Lougee, Darlene Monette, and Charlene Elliott worked long and hard to perfect the cheers and pro- mote the enthusiasm at the games. Befitting our new school, the cheerleaders were clad in brand new uniforms which lent color to the game itself. Executing difficult and intricate maneu- vers, collectively and singly, these graceful poets of motion” drew round after round of applause. 100 It has been reported that their gyrations have some- times distracted the opposing teams' attention from their immediate task of watching our half backs and ends. If this be true, then Enfield's secret weapon has at last been revealed. Whatever allegations may be made, however, our cheerleaders have admirably accomplished their purpose and, in addition, have set to rest all those doubts that our younger generation have become soft.” Exhorting loyal fans to cheer is strenuous work, but a very pleasant way to develop the body. Liz Heath Clockwise: Betsy Baker, Sheila Gourlie, Marcia Bridge, Leslie Lougee, Charlene Elliott, Kathy Yost, Darlene Monette, Beverly Andrik, Mary Gennusa. Center: Liz Heath. 101 Darlene Monette Leslie Lougee CHEERLEADERS In ever)’ sport the school demonstrated thrilling school spirit. The boys on the football and basketball teams have often reiterated how much the cheering from the bleachers have encouraged them. That which will always be remembered is the bugle which was sounded at rallying points during the games, and to which sound the fans answered with the cry, CHARGE!” Not only did the cheerleaders and the crowd exhort the players, but also the band inspired the players and infused them with the indomitable Enfield spirit. Re- splendent in their new uniforms the band was a most important factor in the many victories achieved by our teams. The long hours of practice by the cheering squad produced some of the fanciest maneuvers and live- liest cheers ever witnessed by the fans. An innovation this year was a mascot, a chubby little boy. The official mascot, the most delightful cheerleader of them all, was Jimmy Elliott, Charlene's brother. One can see the sheer determination of the Varsity players reflected in in the mien of their mascot. Mary Gennusa 102 Band and Cheerleader Liz Heath and Mascot Jimmy Elliott Dedication of High School Gym. Left to right: Supt. of Schools, Maurice Smith; Coach Carl Angelica; Chairman of School Board, Roger Ross; Chairman of Building Committee, Dr. Carl Scavotto; Asst. Supt. of Schools, Joseph Homicki. BASKETBALL Dedication ceremonies of our new gym lent a special significance to our inaugural game of the basketball season in which we played host to Trade High School of Spring- field. More than a thousand students and fans were on hand to participate on this auspicious occasion. Immediately before the Varsity game, all eyes were turned to the east side of the gym where microphones and other para- phernalia had been set up temporarily. All activity was suspended as the official key was handed from Dr. Carl Scavotto, Chairman of the Building Committee to Mr. Rodger Ross, Chairman of the Board of Education, and finally into the hands of our principal, Mr. Harry Tatoian, who made the formal ac- ceptance. Lending significance to the dedica- tion were Mr. Maurice Smith, Superintendent of Schools; Mr. Joseph Homicki, Assistant Superintendent; and Coach and Co-ordinator of Athlethics, Carl Angelica. Special appreci- ation went out to these gentlemen that night in realization that their combined efforts had Harry E. Tatoian, Principal 104 finally made our beautiful and spacious gym a reality. Following a few fitting speeches, express- ing the heartfelt appreciation of all present, the ceremony culminated with the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. Students listened with inward joy and a special feeling of loyalty as the gifted voice of soloist, Linda Reed lent reverence to the well loved anthem. As the spectators sat to watch the opening jump, they were impressed with the conveni- ence and massiveness of the building. Ample bleacher space was a welcome change from the old Enfield High's combined gym and auditorium. The bright, cheery atmosphere seemed to take us half way to victory even before Joe Javorski started us off with the first tap. One could not help noticing particularly the grandeur and the vastness of the new gym, and none was left unaffected by the spirit that swelled from the bleachers. Per- haps it was the cry of CHARGE alone that sent the score soaring for the home team. The large attendance, and the unbounded spirit which was manifested, gave tangible evidence of a solid Thank You” and Well Done” to those who made all this possible, and the Raiders showed their special appre- ciation by presenting the honored guests with the first victory registered in the new gym. Star Spangled Banner, Linda Reed, Soloist; Right: Mr. Frank Gawle, Official Timer. Kneeling: John Clarkin, Mike Malley, Paul Staszko, Captain Joe Javorski, Frank Pillitteri, Richard Grezlak, Don Olschafskie. Standing: Ron Miller, Gus Carlander, Bill Bromage, Tom Tyler, Jack Sporck, Ted Plamondon. The 1962-1963 basketball season proved a highly suc- cessful one for Enfield High. The Raiders completed an admirable 13-5 record and for the first time in the history of Enfield High School a team reached the quarter-finals in Connecticut State B Tournament. The Raiders got off to a slow start this season by losing to Minnechaug and Trade in their first two games. The third game was a rematch with Trade and the Raiders exploded for a 49-33 victory. This enabled Enfield to christen its new gym with a victory. In this victory Tom Tyler, Gus Carlander, and Joe Javorski all hit double figures. The Raiders then traveled to Agawam and paced by Joe Javorski’s 18 points defeated Agawam 58-42. Palmer was then invited to the new Enfield gym. With Palmer leading at halftime it took a Nutmegger rally to secure the victory. Again it was Tom Tyler and Joe Javor- ski, who combined for 33 points, who paced the winners. The Raiders then traveled to Ludlow and overcame an important obstacle in their quest for the Valley Wheel leadership. Rebounding was the big factor in this victory. The Raiders out-rebounded the opposition 87-38, with big Bill Bromage collecting 33 of them. Gus Carlander had 17 points to lead the attack. Enfield then took its 3-1 Valley Wheel record to Ware. The Raiders combined a well-balanced scoring offensive with the precision-like execution of the fast break to topple Ware 66-54. Joe Javorski, with 17 points, and Tom Tyler and Frank Pillitteri, with 13 points each, led the winners. The Raiders next played host to arch-rival Longmeadow. The home team jumped off to a 10 point halftime lead on some hot shooting by corner-man Gus Carlander. The con- clusion of the game saw Enfield defeating Longmeadow 54-46. Gus had a season high of 18 points and Bill Bromage contributed 14 to the cause. Hasthampton then brought its powerhouse to the new Enfield gym and handed the Raiders its only loss on their home court. This loss greatly hurt the Raiders' chances of gaining the Wheel crown. Minnechaug then suffered a defeat as the Green Raiders avenged an early season loss to them. This victory moved Enfield into a second place tie with Minnechaug. Frank Pillitteri led the scoring with 13 points and Tom Tyler and sub, Ted Plamondon, each tallied 12 points. Plamondon started in place of the ill Gus Carlander and gave a tre- mendous all-around performance. Agawam was next to bow to the Green Raiders. Strictly a defensive game all the way, the Nutmeggers finally turned the tide and defeated the Brownies 37-33. At Palmer the Raiders employed a smooth offense and a strong defense to defeat Palmer and to take sole posses- sion of second place in the Wheel. The balanced offen- sive was sparked by Carlander with 18, Bromage with 14, and Tyler with 10 points, respectively. The next game with Ludlow proved to be the most exciting of the season. With the game nip and tuck all the way, Ludlow opened a 49-48 lead with 15 seconds to go and with the ball in their possession. With only 5 seconds left in the game, Enfield gained possession and this set the stage for Bill Bromage's shot which went swishing through the nets for a thrilling 50-49 victory. The Ware game was the last home game of the ’62-'63 season and the Raiders, raced by Gus Carlander's 18 points overpowered Ware 47-41. The Raiders then invaded Longmeadow and crushed its arch rival 65-54. Captain Joe Javorski had his most prolific night and tossed 24 Coach Carl Angelica points through the mesh. Tom Tyler, with 13 and Gus Carlander with 11, also starred. The last game of the regular season was against the League leader, Easthampton. Easthampton, untouched in all its other games, had plenty of trouble in disposing of the fired up Raiders 67-58. Joe Javorski with 18 points, Gus Carlander with 14 and Tom Tyler with 10, kept Enfield a threat throughout the entire game. Captain Joe Javorski was the team's top point getter for the season ac- cumulating 229 for an average of 12.7 points per game. History was made this year at Enfield. For the first time, a team representing Enfield won a game at the State Tournament. The victory was over Bloomfield, rated 8th in the state. The Raiders tied with Bloomfield at halftime, broke the game open in the third quarter, and closed with a 52-43 win. Again it was Javorski, Carlander, and Tyler, with 16, 14, and 14 points respectively, who paced the Raiders. As a result of the win we met Abbott Tech in the quarter-finals. In this game, despite the heoric efforts of every man on the team, the Raiders were eliminated from further competition by a score of 49-41. Gus Carlander 107 Jack Sporck Carlander pushes” for two against Easthampton. BASKETBALL Enfield 54 Minnechaug 56 Enfield 59 Trade 73 Enfield '47 Trade 33 Enfield 58 Agawam 42 Enfield 51 Palmer 46 Enfield 52 Ludlow 41 Enfield 66 Ware 54 Enfield 54 Longmeadow 40 Enfield 36 Easthampton 66 Tom Tyler 108 Tyler executes a perfect block of a shot against Trade. 1962-1963 Enfield 51 Minnechaug 39 Enfield 37 Agawam 33 Enfield 60 Palmer 45 Enfield 50 Ludlow 49 Enfield 47 Ware 41 Enfield 65 Longmeadow 54 Enfield 58 Easthampton 64 Enfield 52 Bloomfield 43 Enfield 41 Abbott Tech 49 Frank Pillitteri Bill Bromage 109 Ted Plamondon Ron Miller Mike Malley Gus Carlander, Dave Kenney (Trade), Steve Malley. Prediction session, Captain Joe Javorski, master of ceremonies. I Maureen Ryan, Peg Cook, Diane Lambert, Christine Gravel, Carla Davis, Bonnie Brooks, Ginny Lane. Middle, Pam Lane Diane Lambert, Peg Cook MAJORETTES Enfield High has another group which has also contributed greatly to the unparalleled display of school spirit. The Majorettes is only in its third year of existence but through hard work the girls have learned several difficult routines. They twirl to popular music such as the cha- chas and other rhythmic beats dur- ing the halftimes. Under the direc- tion of Mrs. Bryant, and head ma- jorette, Pamela Lane the girls have diligently practiced to perfect their skills. Here is a group Enfield can look to with pride. Senior members are Pamela Lane, head majorette; Bonnie Brooks, Christine Gravel, Carla Davis and Margaret Cook. 112 Chris Gravel Carla Davis GIRLS' BASKETBALL 1st row: Dottic Manton Coral Pryski Marge Gardner Sandra Hansen Pat Firth Terry Dugas Karen Beyer Helen Johnson 2nd row: Sandy James Barbara Masterson Diane Nisotis Sally Lee Joan Mantovani Linda Rogers 3rd row: Myrna Maldonado Pat Segler Janice Philips Doreen Christmas Joyce Lavoie Maria Johnson AI Nash, Gus Carlander, Joe Javorski. Fred Olschafskie. Ted Plamondon Joe Javorski 1963 May 14 May 17 May 21 May 24 May 28 May 31 June 4 June 7 Fnfield at Agawam Enfield at S. Hadley Ludlow at Fnfield Enfield at Ware E. Longmeadow at Enfield Minnechaug at Enfield Enfield at Easthampton Palmer at Enfield 0W Bob Lidak. Don Aitchison, Carl Jakobek, Ron Cappa. Bob Lidak Bob Currie As we go to press the baseball season has yet to open and the Varsity team has not been decided upon. We feel, however, that the 1963 campaign should prove to be a highly successful one. We are no longer handicapped by double sessions, and a diamond so remote from the school that our former teams spent all their practice time shuttling from the school to the ball field. Our playing field is conveniently located behind the school. The players can now get into an immediate hot shower, receive treatment in the whirl- pool bath for sprains and pulled muscles, have ample storage space for their gear — in short, we now can start a baseball season without a handicap. For the first time in many years, Coach Carl Angelica can utilize the valuable material in the Fresh- man and Sophomore classes, which material had here- tofore been unavailable. With all these factors work- 116 Rich Grzelak Carl Jakobek Don Aitchison ing for us, we believe that our baseball team will make an admirable showing in the Wheel” and continue to add to the lustre of the Enfield sports record. The Valley Wheel was expanded to nine teams this year and the competition will be keen. The lettermen returning from last year, however, should accept this challenge and surmount it. Coach Angelica can depend upon experienced infielders in Bob Lidak, Ron Cap- pa, and Joe Javorski. First basemen Don Aitchison and Ted Plamondon should furnish the strength in that department. Outfielders who furnish speed and power are to be found among John Jasminski, Gus Carlander, A1 Nash and Bill Bromage. Rich Grzelak, Tom Tyler, and Fred Olschafskie are expected to shoulder the burden of the mound work. Over-all, this aggregation of players looks like a title winner. 117 Ron Cappa Mr. Lamana explains the principles of gymnastic procedures. Warren Firtion on trampoline; spotters on each side. 118 Mr. Sugalski carefully watches as Peter Rukas executes maneuver. Mr. Lamana puts boy through (w)ring(er). The Rope trick, American Style. Mr. Sugalski patiently explains to gymnast that this particular maneuver is unorthodox, and to execute the stunt he must have control over both feet! Keep those legs parallel to the bar. Miss Davis checks on girls doing sit-ups.” Physical fitness is the keynote of the 1600 boys and girls. Pour teaching sta- tions are in operation throughout the regular school day. During the activity periods students flock to the gym to par- ticipate in intramural and interscholastic games appropriate for the season. When weather permits the spacious outdoor fields and courts are used. 'There just isn't enough time to do all those things we want to do.” Interscholastic competition Intramurals Closing the basketball season is the traditional Varsity — Faculty game sponsored by the Aggie Department. The proceeds from this game is used to underwrite that depart- ment's trip to the University of Connecticut. Long before the game, the Faculty engages in secret, strenuous preparations calling for the strict adherence to the principles of the Pierre Salinger's school of physical fitness. Hours arc spent before the T.V. sets absorbing the plays and techniques of the Celtics, Royals, Nats, Pistons, etc. Round table discussions held in the faculty lounge rounds out the strategy. Result: Mr. Gawlc (6'9 ) is out- jumped by Joe Javorski (5'10 ). Faculty-Varsity game. Tom Dignam, We told you we’d bury ’em!” Mr. Flebotte, Mr. Gawle, Joe Javorski, Tom Tyler, Mr. Michael. Despite the agility of youth, the aged teachers' strategy began to show positive re- sults. Mr. (Red Auerback) Cook rushed in fresh troops — Mr. Fogarty and Mr. Larsen, who, being still in their prime, began to outmaneuver the boys. Regretfully, however, there were too few prime movers for the Faculty. Giving encouragement and moral support to their elders, the cheerleaders and the band yelled and played with extra fervor. Alas, it takes more than Yea, Faculty,” and Oom pah-pah, and wishful thinking to win ball games. It takes sturdy, springy legs, endur- Mr. Fogarty drives between Bromage and Javorski. Mr. Gawle wheezes by Polmatier as Mr. Flebotte conserves his energy. ance, agility and quick reflexes, all of which, unfortunately, the pedagogues have long since allowed to fallow. The Faculty were still not to be counted out. They had their last ditch” weapon — pep pills and geritol. During the intermission, Coach (Red Auer- back) Cook administered them to his ex- hausted players. 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RI 5-5257 OFFICE and YARD Compliments of HALGAS SHOE SERVICE We carry a new line of Taylor-madef ’ shoes 8 Alden Avenue Thompsonville Connecticut THE BROWN STUDIO our official photographers STUDIO AND AT HOME PORTRAITURE 153 our new campus school, and in finding our way around to our classes that week, we could well understand the wise decision someone had made in having us become acquainted with the building before September. Ah, yes, the following September . . . that which was to bring so much to be done by all, in preparation and prelimin- aries. The crowning of our frustrations and hopes, and the growth and responsibility to face them. In the face of so many opportunities in the new buildings, and so much available with, to, and for so many people, we swallowed all with a large rush of wind, which perhaps took care of what moisture we had still forming within. The real’’ in us seemed to become quieter, and the acquired only more talkative. The senior year is traditionally regarded as the year of leader- ship for the rest of the school, and certainly a fine example of such leadership was our Student Council, under the presidency of Jack Sporck, the Secretaryship of Carol Colarusso, and elected members Jackie Vabalas, Jean Eddy, David Seeley and Richard Foster. Some of the accomplishments of these people to be re- membered are the new council constitution, and the P.A. method of reporting Council happenings through the Secretary’s notes. As so many things had crowded in on us, the class elections were held in mid-winter, when the Council held assemblies, and the parties held campaigns. A dignified and provoking election speech given by Edward Miller will hopefully be remembered by all, as well as the final election results: Joseph Javorski, President; Myra Holmes, Vice-president; Susan Morse, Secretary, and James Cherry, Treasurer. The drama club had many enthusiastic members, and the Lamplighters presented The HASTY HEART, which may prove difficult for later members to surpass. The first performance of the group on our well equipped stage was the peak of many dramatic productions previously produced by the group. Joseph Javorski will always be a little bit of Yank, Ed Miller the colonel, Ronald Cappa, the lamplighter himself, James Mokriski, the memorable Englishman, and Edward Deni, who indeed was a true blossom. Gary Moody, Stage Manager; Richard Foster, lighting; Donald Aitchison and Gordon Hurlburt were backstage members without whom, it is doubtful that the show would have ever gone on. We had newcomers on our sports scene ... the Girls' Basket- ball Team. Not to be outdone in athletic prowess by the boys were the damsels, Sandra Hansen, Patricia Firth, Marjorie Gard- ner, Therese Dugas, Dottie Manton, Coral Pryski, and Karen Beyer. They even won a game or two! At one point it was thought of having a boys’ cheering squad formed specifically for the girls’ team, but there was really no need, for oftentimes the cheers were there, legitimate cheers or not. Manifesting their skill in cheering were Elizabeth Heath, Sheila Gourlie, Mary Gennusa, Leslie Lougee, Kathleen Yost, Charlene Elliott, Darlene Monette, and Betsy Baker. They became quite a stimulating force in the life of the teams. Adding further inspiration were the Majorettes as they came on the field whirling their batons to the accompaniment of the Band. Pam Lane led Margaret Cook, Bon- nie Brooks, Carla Davis, Diane Lambert and Christine Gravel through many intricate and eye-catching maneuvers. Our basketball team sought further glory this year in the State competition. And we added some more All-Stars to our ranks: Joseph Javorski in basketball; A1 Nash, Bob Delnickas and Wil- liam in football. A summing up sign of progress is perhaps Edward Miller's mid-year trip to The Atoms for Peace Conference held in Chi- cago. It seems appropriate also to state here that Carol Colarusso was awarded the D.A.R. honor, which honor was later com- plemeted by her being named Valedictorian. With much to look forward to, and much to look back upon, we face the future much wiser for our high school experiences, and the unfolding it has afforded us. In reviewing some of our past accomplishments, perhaps we can keep alive somewhat longer, that flower that once opens to maturity is lost forever. A Note of Appreciation To our friends, the Advertisers, we wish to express our heart- felt thanks for your very generous assistance, without which we could not have financed this book. To Mr. Eisenstock of the BROWN STUDIO, we extend our sincerest thanks for your kindness, consideration, and cooperation for the many, many trips you have made to Enfield to take the countless pictures we desired. To our very special friends, listed below, we thank you for your support and encouragement in helping us to produce this volume of high school memories. Appreciatively, THE ECHO STAFF PATRONESSES Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gaetani Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Gemme Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gnatek Mr. and Mrs. Gordon R. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lipschitz Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Monette Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mercik Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Morse Mr. and Mrs. Biaggio Pillitteri Mr. and Mrs. Earl H. Reed Mr. and Mrs. John H. Sporck PATRONS AND Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Beyer Mr. and Mrs. William H. Biggins Mr. and Mrs. George R. A. Brindle Mr. and Mrs. James Cherry' Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cochran Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Colarusso Mrs. Evelyn Colarusso Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Colca Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Colton Mr. and Mrs. Allyn G. Eddy Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Foster 155 At the end of the day. As each bud blooms and reflects its glory for the day, then drops its petals and pro- duces the seeds for the next flowering, and those seeds are scattered far and wide, some taking root, because they have been well cultivated, and have found good ground; so, too, we are scattered each day in a 36 square mile area by the 28 buses that line up in a long queue in front of the school. And while we are busy planning for the next day’s en- richment, those hardy maintenance persons are busily engaged in tidying up and putting back into order the greenhouse” of our growth. � £98 Mrs. Cuscovitch r : ;r • .V ■ Vi ..few The fen had every kind of bloom, And for every kind there was a face. And a voice that has sounded in my room Across the sill from the outer gloom Each came singly unto her place. —Robert Frost