Meriden High School - Annual Yearbook (Meriden, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1947 volume:

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' 'Q ' A g Ii' .il 3' A E:s?E9?'.f iii 'A ' 0 ' Y 'Es' , V 9.911 A fic I I' . rf r us ROBERT HAYES x ' I .xiii ,again IN MEMORIAM ROBERT HAYES April 25, 'I929-January 11, 'I947 Red and Blue Hail! Alma Mater's colours proudly flying, Red and Blue, we pledge to thee our love, Dearer to us than crimson deep or purple, Guide us our way, as true as the stars above - CHORUS Though some love the blue and gray, And others the gleam of gold, The flash of the green o'er the silver and sheen Displayed when the flag unfolds: Whatever the shade may be, That keeps others brave and true, Though colours are many, You'll not find that any Compare with the Red and Blue. Class Song With heavy hearts we say farewell To our Alma Mater dear, Whose halls we entered long ago With trembling and with fear. For three long years we labored here To fill our minds with lore, And what you gave will help us meet What e'er the fates have in store. BY Merrill Doucette To our teachers we pay homage, Love for them we must confess, For their patience in our failures, And their ioy in our success. So drop a tear, then give a cheer, Our sadness it will leaven, As we leave these halls Three Hundred Strong The Class of '47! Foreword In producing this Annual, we of the staff have made what we consider a radical departure from the accepted form of yearbooks at Meriden High School. We have attempted to give you, the reader, as complete a picture of the year as possible, and with this in mind, we have not only shifted and enlarged sections, but have also added several entirely new features which we hope will meet with your approval. The Division Pages, you will note, reflect the Meriden High School of the future, and it is our sincere hope that the day is not too far distant when these dreams will be realized. We have selected an old Syrian proverb which, we believe, most nearly expresses the thought behind our theme, and we have placed it on Page 'I. For those of our readers who are not acquainted with the Syrian, however, we have printed a translation of the proverb below. fGreek tra nslationj I'IANTA TA ANGPQFIINA I'lPEl'lEl NA FIPOXOPHZOYN AAAQZ GA OHIZGOAPOMHZOYN RAYMOND N. BROWN, M.A Superintendent of Schools BOARD OF EDUCATION Appreciation We, the Class of 1947, wish to take this opportunity to express in some small measure our deep and heartfelt appreciation to the City of Meriden, its Superintendent of Schools, Board of Education, and the teachers of its School System for the many benefits extended to us during our past years as students in the Meriden Public Schools. RAYMOND P. WALKER Principal ANNA T. DOYLE H. CHANDLER HUNT Ass't Principal ' Ass't Principal 33. ALLWDRTH K W. ANGLE M. BEIGE .fi :if ..E5,k Q 'F ..,, . ' 52:52, ' . -- . f .,,, Q- 1.1.-,-,H ., f 1 J. CHALU5 ' Q W l g - .if M. cams!-ww , gm . Fi-YNN, , N Q. , x R X wx, x.,:,.,. , S .f f-ww Q A- Q X , Q, .41 A. BQSNU? S., CHQRCHQLL ' A. CRQCKER F, BARNXKOW 2. 'rwzmws ' 35 fm fix- V Q ww 1 if fe , - , Q ,L BLAHQHARD F. CLARK FE. QQRAN MA SOM. MA N , 2 if Xb A W Q 3 ? f i w q A . ye, xi K 'NX NW Wt , R1 C123-i.f:hfAN W ,Q E , .s - Q ,gf ,..Q N 09 555' V '. A U. aeasow 1, sem-AN -5 NV' Q 3 gi M338 gm 1 X' G, ww .W-W Y f . F' :Z . -.-'- ::fQ::::Q:5:51 an Q E: 5 Y, Sw X 5 'Rfk x 3 , g ,. '9 8 X me x gli K N f 9 A r rj, B EY ' N. BURGOGRF E' KZGNMJN A, COWIMG C. HTNN Faculty Raymond P. Walker- Principal. B.S., Massa- chusetts State College. M.A., New York Uni- versity. Anna T. Doyle-Assistant Principal. Head of Language Department. A.B., Smith College. Graduate Study, Harvard and Yale. H. Chandler Hunt - Assistant Principal. Head of Commercial Department. M.B.A., M.Ed., Boston University. Doris Allworth - Arts and Handicrafts. B.S., Teachers' College, Columbia University. Walter F. Angus-Band Director. B.Mus., M.Ed., Boston University. Graduate Specialization, Harvard and Boston University. Frank J. Barnikow - Head of Health Education Department. Arnold College. Elinor J. Barrows - Librarian. B.S., University of Connecticut. Simmons College. Orville D. Beeson - Head of Mathematics De- partment. Mathematics and Science. M.A., Columbia University. Purdue University. B.S., Indiana State Normal. Eariham Col- lege. Ireen Bergin - Physical Training and Health Education. B.S., Boston University. Mary B. Birge - Home Economics. B.S., Col- lege of St. Elizabeth. M.A., Columbia Uni- versity. Ada M. Bishop - Art and Art Appreciation, English. Teachers' College, Columbia Uni- versity. B.S. and M.A. Julia E. Blanchard-Oflice Machines. Bay Paih Institute. , ' Mark B. Bollman - Head of English Depart- ment. Ph.B., Muhlenberg College. M.A., Yale University. Floyd E. Brackley - Chemistry, Advanced Science. B.S., Massachusetts State College. Graduate Study, Massachusetts State Col- lege, University of Connecticut. Norman A. Burgdorf - Biology, Remedial Reading. B.A., M.A., Wesleyan University. Julia Challis-English. A.B., Wheaton College. Lindsey C. Churchill - English. A.B., Bowdoin. Ed.M., Harvard. Elizabeth D. Clark - Mathematics. B.S., Wes- leyan University. Columbia University. Uni- versity of Vermont. Frederick W. Clark - United States History, Our World Neighbors. B.A., Amherst, Grad- uate Study, Yale University, University of Maine. Ruth E. Coleman - Latin. B.A., College of New Rochelle. M.A., Columbia University. Ethel Conklin, R.N. - School Nurse. Home Nursing. Albertus Magnus. Meriden Hos- pital Training School. Post-Graduate work, New York University, Cornell. Mrs. Alice Cowing - Book and Library Clerk. New Britain Teachers' College. Madalin N. Cranshaw - Health Education and Physical Education. Arnold College. Alice V. Crocker - English and Public Speak- ing. B.S., Boston University. Graduate Study, University of Maine. H Russell Doran - Physics. B.S., Gettysburg Col- lege. Claire DuPlessis - English. B.S., Boston Uni- versity. M.A., Teachers' College, Columbia University. Mrs. Mabel Ellis-School Secretary. New Brit- ain Teachers' College. Myrtle Evans - Plane Geometry and Algebra. A.B., Syracuse University. M.A., Boston Uni- versity. Graduate Study, Colorado Univer- sity. Catherine C. Flynn - French and Latin. A.B., Trinity College. Degre Normal la Sorbonne. M.A., Middlebury College. Mary Flynn - English. A.B., Trinity College. Columbia University. Gordon Fontanella - Economics and Business Law, Personal Relationships. B.Ed., Teachers' College of Connecticut. B.C.S., M.A., New York University. Eleanor J. Gantley - English. B.S., Mount Holyoke. M.A., Middlebury College. lnstituo Nazionale, Rome, Italy, Oxford University. Dorothy R. Gorton - Economic Geography, Consumer Education, Bookkeeping. B. Com- mercial Arts, State Teachers' College. ,....q,5:55,,.:,, . ,.,. , .. . s. .. A ::- '-l:?5E5' i l : 1 . Y , I I W X A l 1 i I E Q- 2:13252 la x 51. isz' 'I If : 923 Z . ,1.,l, 7 , ,jsfi 1 5 , 2 J, Harms rl, Husamzs 5. JURALE 2 . , . In X . x . :K.. . , 4, 'A 9 W Q W 5 2 8 g P, xcxswmrs sz. was A C. Loueuuu ,amz S, QXSW ,wk tg Q? A .M N 115251555555 Y Y ,uw Q SMR wg ' ' ,Q if .XX 45:2 . -5 531 : 5 ff : ' ' 2 . X N S XV .AQ W X 1 F MA!-QGN Q, Mesa K. Meme fx ' '- X' .- 4: 'S ,Q X . mwwlb ::a:,:::a:1,sz55:,:.:x:. T: ffiglgga Q x 3 WS, .. 4. :wwf .. , ,, b. V, 'Q :sa- -m v. 1 .PX 'Q Q x Q KW Q Ns, Q X K SN X xv v R--ew MBYZHEL 2 -at .:--.g , V .-5 J, NADSLE P. NAWROCKI A, Mm, sz. wma: 2, mix Q. FHELAN -Q -M. K4!Z1iEQi.iT Faculty Agnes T. Hackett - Typewriting. B.S. in Educa- tion, New York University. Robert H. Hart - Plane Geometry, General Mathematics, General Science, Veterans' Mathematics. B.S., University of Connec- ticut. Graduate Study, Yale University. James Hopkins - Plane Geometry, Algebra, Review Mathematics. A.B., Amherst College. Frances E. Hubbard - Problems of American Democracy, History. B.S., Connecticut Col- lege. Graduate Study, University of London, Yale University. Bernard S. Jurale - Head of Science Depart- ment. B.S., University of Connecticut. Grad- uate Study, Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology, Yale. Florence Korytko - Ottice Clerk. Clifton Lord - Physical Education. Coburn Classical Institute, Colby College. B.S., Springfield College. Clarence I. Loughlin - Head of History Depart- ment. U. S. History. A.B., Pennsylvania State College. Cornell University, University of Chicago. Paul Mahon - English. B.A., Yale University, M.A. Yale University, Graduate Study, Uni- versity of Marburg, Germany, Yale Grad- uate School. Barbara Mcleod - U. S. History and European History. Connecticut College for Women, Graduate Study, Columbia University. Kenneth L. Meinke - English, Latin, Home and Family Living. A.B., Harvard University. M.A., Middlebury College. Eleanor Michel - French, English, Personal Re- lationships. A.B., Connecticut College for Women. M.A., Middlebury College, Diplome Superieur, l'Universite de Rennes, France. Ph.D., University Laval, Quebec, Canada, Graduate Study: Institute of French Educa- tion, Pennsylvania State College. Joseph Nadile - Coordinator in Distributive Education. B.S., Tufts College. Graduate Study: Yale Seminar. Pauline E. Nawrocki - Spanish and English. A.B., Pembroke College. University of Con- necticut, University of Mexico City, Univer- sity of Havana. Antonio Parisi - Music. P.S.M., Combs Conser- vatory of Music. Yale University. Tufts Col- lege. New York University. Ruth K. Patten - U. S. History and Problems of American Democracy. B. E., New Britain State Teachers' College. Graduate Study: Yale University, University of Vermont. Frances E. Peck-Librarian. B.A., B.S. in Library Science, New York State College for Teachers. J. Ormonde Phelan - English. A.B., M.A., Niagara University. Graduate Study: Co- lumbia University, University of Buffalo, Yale University, University of Connecticut. Sadie H. Pickard - Stenography, Typewriting, and Arithmetic. Gregg Teacher's College, University of Vermont. Robert Porter - English. A.B., University of Michigan. University of Chicago. A.M., Bos- ton University. James Reed - Mechanical Drawing. Univer- sity of New Hampshire, Boston University. John L. Riccio - Bookkeeping. B.S., University of Pennsylvania. Marie Rideout - Head of Home Economics Department. B.S., Massachusetts State Teachers' College. Robert D. Russell - Mathematics and Mechan- ical Drawing. B.S., Yale University. M.A., Columbia University. Bernard Spratke - Problems of American Democracy, U. S. History, G. I. Program. A.B., Bates College. New York University, University of North Carolina, University of Connecticut, Connecticut Teachers' College. Mrs. Helen Vennart - Home Economics. Skid- more College, New York University. John Vecchiolla - Typewriting, Bookkeeping, Business Mathematics. B.Ed., Teachers' Col- lege of Connecticut. M.A., Columbia Uni- versity. Franklin Wooding - Vocational Agriculture. B.S., Connecticut State College. STUDENT SENATE The Student Senate is the main governing body of Meriden High School. Under the spon- sorship ot Mr. Walker, the members of the Senate choose the assemblies for the year. The organization of the Senate is such that the seniors have the most influence and the sophomores the least. However, it is so arranged that no one class can outvote the other two classes. OFFICERS Chairman .,,.,,,..., .... A nthcny Gurecki Secretary .,.,.,.... Margaret Watson SPONSOR Mr. Raymond P. Walker MEMBERS SENIORS William Grant, Anthony Gurecki, Patricia Hart, Walter Shamock JUNIORS Thaddeus Gostyla, Beniamin Nessing, Robert Wodatch SOPHOMORES Richard Filipeck, Margaret Watson S. G. A. COUNCIL The Student General Association Council is the body elected by the students to voice student opinions in the school government. The Council, capobly presided over by William Murphy, was composed of one representative from each morning and afternoon home room and a represent- ative from each of the fifteen recognized school activities. The most important function of the Council was the nomination of candidates for the Student Senate at the commencement of the year. OFFICERS President . , , . . .. William Murphy Secretary , Joan Kapitlke SPONSORS Mr. Raymond P. Walker MEMBERS Phyllis Badoreck, Danold Biesak, Eleanor Bolinder, Harriet Bollman, Dorothy Bradshaw, Kurt Brenner, Wilfred Chausse, Nancy Crosthwait, Lorraine Dumas, Eleanor Erasmus, Muriel Gagne, Shirley Goffe, Jeanette Gonglewski, Edward Gostyla, Thaddeus Gostyla, John Gromola, Anthony Gurecki, Patricia Hart, Paul Hoff, Frederick Hollman, Dudley Johnson, Jean Knapp, George LaBissoniere, Edd.: Mortancik, Helen McElroy, Jean McGrath, Thomas Mesite, Frank Miller, Janet Mills, Wilfred Morin, Lois Pawlak, Edward Peterson, Robert Rewinkel, Stanley Robakiewicz, Thomas Roberts, Janet Sabrosky, Robert Schuelke, Norma Skinner, Philip Swain, Mary Kay Van Antwerp, Harriet Vouras, Jean Trailer, Margaret Watson, Kenneth Winiarski, Robert Wodatch, Donald Wollschlager, Anna Yara. ANNUAL STAFF Both the Literary and Business Staffs of the Annual have pooled their respective talents in attempting to make this year's Annual the best possible representation of the accomplishments of the senior class. The outstanding features of former yearbooks were retained and new ones have been added, thus entailing much extra work. A great deal of credit is due Mr. Paul Mahon, adviser to the Literary Staff, and Mr. John Riccio, adviser to the Business Staff, for their constant aid and encouragement in coping with the numerous problems which arose during the year. Editor-in-chief ..... Associate Editor Business Manager Assistant Business Literary Editors Makager EDITORS Philip Swain .. James McKeon Jean Trailer Marion Hobson Margaret Heming way, Ethel Tierney Photography Editor .... .. .... .,........ , . Ralph Lukens Art E itor .. Sports Editor ..,,, Jeanne Tamburine Kenneth Larsen SP Mr. Paul Mahon Club Editor ....,,...... , , Special Events Editor Class Section Editor Circulation Manager Appointments Editor Advertising Manager A I A V Typing Editor ,.... ONSORS Mr. John Riccio .. Claire Walter ,. Jean McGrath Harriet Bollman . Harriet Vouras . Joan Kapitzke . . Ann Amato Lorraine Veillete LITERARY STAFF Constance Baranski, Wilfrid Chausse, Ruth Cohen, Phillip God- Murphy, Norma Skinner, Joyce Seligman, Beniamin Tiezzi fried, Anthony Gurecki, Arthur Lirot, Morgan Martin, William Wiltried Wollenberg. PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF Paul Hoff BUSINESS STAFF Mary Burke, Patricia Hart, Joan Kingsford .,.. .W , ,,..., ,,,-, . ,W v..,., MR. PAUL MAHON MR. JOHN RICCIO Adviser to the Literary Staff Adviser to the Business S105 ANNUAL STAFF .....7. .,,,.......... ,,.,.., .., ....,.., . , s-psi W. 5 , ' 5 - ,Z 'fi .Q T fs.. , . t hge X 3535.53 K R it Jw-.AN Airman RQBERT AQEMNQQR ANN M-MTG tm., g. A , -Z. , -I ' mx W 5 A, .- M 1 N-J ' V ...-2:2-5: 11 s- ' , ,.,. . ..... ' ' 'I ...,.. i is - 532 f' 5-'I is .Mft ,Q Q .M .s zsrl- Rgagmxw 'AMQQQQQ BARBARA Awszsewmz EDHYH SAQLEY 1 :I-A U . k Gi.. In .-.QM f . 45:52. 2... ' 3 5' gi g, K, , 1' w jfiiig. l . ,gl i , . ' WENNEW BMW? your sm 2 P Jean Aldrich - Jean's immense vitality never seems to need replenishing. Her great love is assemblies, fof coursel. As soon as the bell rings she streaks down the hall to tag the choice seats for the crowd. Rose Amoroso-Ro is energy per- sonified. She's always rushing some place to do something important. Her voice is un- mistakable. Even in a crowd you know it's Ro. Her laugh matches the rest of her, al- ways full of fun and energy. Kenneth Balder- Ken was one of the unobtainables at Wilcox Tech. He was always out on a iob when it was time to fill out name blanks for the Annual. When you did get to see him, though, you found a swell kid to know. Robert Alexander - Bob's grin and hello are a really familiar part of M.H.S. He likes friends and he makes more than enough to satisfy his ambi- tion. He will travel at a rapid pace in his chosen work. Barbara Awdziewicz - A quiet, reserved girl with plenty of fine qualities is Barbara. She is smart and ambitious. Barb is one girl who does all her work and does it well. With her cute smile and demure manner she certainly will find success in everything. Edith Bancroft - Whenever you need help, go to Edie. When- ever you want to talk, Edie's the one. For laughs and fun - Edie has them, too. As you can see, she is a girl with many valuable assets. it-HGH E R10 ,Nl KO 'DEN Y- fo sp ' o I' v- 16 450 Qii. 1947 s' U Ann Amato - Sibbie is one girl who really looks forward to tomorrow. She's the kind of girl that likes to do anything different that's fun. Sibbie hates ruts - she likes to keep circulating and she certainly keeps up with the crowd. For good fun it's Sibbie. Edith Bailey - Edith is tiny and always bustling somewhere for an important assignment, or an unexpectedly pressing class. She is another who de- lights in correctly-done home- work. Her marks show it. They're good. Constance Baranski - The least we can say about Connie is that she is an all-round good sport. Add to that a never- failing amiability,a perpetual smile, and the biggest, fun- niest sense of humor and you can see why we like her. ext-XIGI-is Q 0 01 O lu l O 2 r- xa iii'- qWnmd5 1947 Nancy Barry - Nan, with her giddy laugh and her corny remarks, is one girl we shall remember always. She knows what she wants . . . and cer- tainly knows how to get it. More power to you, Nan. We know you'll always succeed. Lorraine Bierle - Lorraine is a girl who is usually rushing around, but she always has a quick Hi and smile for all her friends. Lorraine always manages to get her two cents' worth into the conver- sation. A girl who is fun to know, that's Lorraine. Ruth Berry - Ruth is forever laughing, or constantly talk- ing. She's a girl who can al- ways keep the conversation going smoothly. With her laugh, her smile, and her ambition, Ruth is bound to make a very prominent mark in the future world. SASA EARL HAUCHMANN whiz! asset . RUYH BERRY l i ..., Rosemarie Basa - A tall smooth blonde with a soft voice tinged lightly with that accent of New York is Rosemarie. She is quiet and nonchalant. She is nice to talk to and nice to be with. Rosemarie, with her demure manner, will al- ways be the object of atten- tion -she's a very attractive girl. Dorothy Beleiack - Sweet little Dot, the girl with all the answers, is nice to know. She is one who will always be noticed, for her long blonde hair makes her an obiect of attraction. We like Dot. Charles Bertagna -Charlie is a prominent member of the Special Chorus, and it is only there, it seems, that Charlie releases his voice. He is marked down as the top scorer of the Soccer team. ensues siemens icmsitggn mem l 1 Li.. Earl Bauchman-Slight but strong with an outsize sense of humor, Earl means fun in any crowd. He's around when things prove to be interesting. And if they aren't he makes them. Clara Berry-Clara has spent her three years at M.H.S. very quietly. The few who really know her well like her and find her sense of humor di- verting. Her favorite subiect is home economics and her pet peeve, of course, is chem- istry. Kathleen Bilger - Kathy is a cute little miss who has plenty of personality. She is chuck-full of vitality and humor - quite a combination - and you can imagine what it's like with Kathy present. Just fun and more fun. 5 ZX QQ, Sc, wfmsn a1.AcscAn.., reform aczwcrics Mmm BQUNQEQ X fl 1 , Q: Q IU l O .. I 2AA- 3 '.'. st? -I 2 I' ' zz' 1 SZ. , N I X it , 635' : lf' .Q-lx X , ffl. K 4 is . ,..,,,.. f . rs ' ix r f ' 'Q' s ' fl L' l 9 4 7 Hfictitil' 8C31smMfJ gigs: LA QQNVQ ,Mau mgppmwy Q . , 3 5' ,442 ,qw EE' .5 -fl ,' i . u' '.,' :.,., 1 1 ' i 5 DAWN ELEVEN mmm' imsffsw semen sszfewi Walter Blackall-Walt is a gentle- Dorothy Bogucki - A noisy Hi, Eleanor B0llnClel'-The f0l0r Pink man in every sense of the word. He is quiet, friendly, good looking. His shirts al- ways seem a little whiter, his creases a little sharper and he is very popular with both boys and girls. Harriet Bollman - Harriet is one of the live wires of M.H.S. and is usually found wherever anything is going on. Her con- genial disposition, her gift of gab, and her remarkable ability for writing editorials make her the envy of many. Dawn Bouton - Dawn is a nice name, pretty and different. It matches its owner. She is also pretty and different. lt's diffi- cult to feel grown up and yet still be at the age of giggles. Dawn manages, gracefully. kids , and up comes Dottie, a girl with an individual per- sonality. She knows everyone, and everyone knows her. She's full of energy, iokes, and laughs. Just the girl for a crowd and fun - that's Dottie. Sibella Bonviso - If you can't remember the words to a catchy two gun number, ask Sib, she's an authority on cowboy songs. Going even farther, she likes guitars and dreams of being able to play one someday - letter-perfect. Dot Bradshaw-If Sigma Chi can have a sweetheart, we can too. Everybody knows Dot and everybody likes her. lf report cards were broadened, Dot would receive S's for her looks, her unaffected sweet- ness, and her sportsmanship. .la always brings Ellie to our mind-maybe because pink is synonymous with happiness. sweetness, attractiveness, and dimples. They all seem to add up to Ellie because she is that and more. net Borriello - Janet's vast number of beautiful suits are admired and envied. She's quiet but her bright head and spontaneous smile win her friends galore and make her more than welcome in any group of students. Elmer Brechlin -A popular stu- dent in the cooperative course, Elmer seems to be a man of relatively few words. Though not of towering stature, he makes up for it by shining in many other ways. .V taxi-llGI-ls Q C' ... . 3 'P Eli 1 E If 4' 5' FQIDENOQQY 1947 Eleanor Bristol-Ellie is a very attractive girl with a very attractive personality. She's sweet, sincere, and shy at times. But when she's present, there is always something added. Maybe it's iust Ellie herself. She doesn't have to do anything extraordinary- iust be there. Mary Burke - Small, shy, sweet, Mary's one of the best liked persons in the senior class. She doesn't talk too much, blushes easily, and yet she can be unexpectedly firm when she wishes to be. Robert Busa - If we handed out titles to all, Bob's would be The Dancer . Ah-and what a dancer! You not only see clouds - you're stepping on them! He's easy going, friend- ly to all, and loads of fun. Douglas Brown, Jr. - Doug is Bernice Burdacki-Bernie may be someone no one should miss. Ask his friends, or better, ask anyone who is lucky enough to sit near him in class. Next to Shakespeare and a few other early geniuses, he is the world's best punster. Noreen Burke - Noreen is our Ja colleen who has an endless supply of energy on the basketball court. When it comes to figuring out a chem- istry problem, though, she is less enthusiastic. Somehow the chemistry class never ap- pealed to her. ne Buttner - Cute Jane is a typical high school girl. She's an enviable blonde with a winning smile and pleasing personality, she does her work when she's supposed to, and has her fun and plenty of it when it's time. Janie is a girl worth being acquainted with. small but you certainly can't miss her when she's there no matter how many are around her. With her sweet person- ality and cute humor little Bernie has been the creator of many muffled laughs in class. Beverly Burkhardt - Another gal with talented fingers, Bev plays an instrument you don't hear much about . . . the organ, and she plays it well, too. Although busy with con- stant practice, she manages to belong to several clubs in- cluding Forum and Washing- ton Historical. Arline Camp -The Talker-that's Arline's title, and a very ap- propriate one, too. A cute girl with a cute manner - that's Arline. If you ever hear a very sweet, soft voice say, Num- ber, please? - that's Arline. IKVGW 3' P xv I U , .,.. ... . . ,. c ,J,.ev,f,fr 0,5400 B . A ., N' 9 . '-1- P' QP Y' V 1- 6, ,mem jvgrofp ' 1'- I 9 'KT MW fn if ' i-HG . X GX H 6' 4 J ' Q 0 f ll 5 LCC CAS!Ka.AlNQ LOQPANE CASES' S 1 4 I If , o O r .,.,: - 2 1- i ' r f i X4 il I- P Ti . all 6 8 l i ...if v . rerr 2 '?'0EN-59 it 1947 , . ,f 1 ' ' 4 JOHN CIIULLO nun-4 CO!-KEN l...-...,,..,. ,,,' ELEANOR Muriel Campbell - Mu-Mu be- Lucy Casalaino-Dark hair, dark lieves in enjoying herself even though she has apoplexy over a joke no one else under- stands. You get as much fun out of watching her as you would laughing at the ioke. She's a nice kid, is Mu-Mu. Joseph Ceruti - M.H.S.'s loss will be Agiculture's gain, Joe be- ing one of the pillars of Mr. Wooding's classes. He con- tributed greatly to his team's win at U-Conn. in April, and with his scintillating person- ality, we're sure he'll go far. John Cirillo-John, besides being an artist in percussion in a local drum corps, loves foot- ball. He and his buddy, Fig, are inseparable. John's favor- ite subiect is gym, because it takes muscles, he says. eyes, make Lucy what she is - a sweet and happy girl. With her friendly ways and helpful hand she helps make every day a school day to remember. She won't be for- gonen. Wilfrid Chausse - Mr. Parisi's right-hand man is bright, ami- able, and everyone's friend. He is always on the side of the underdog,and cools many a quick temper with his never failing good nature. Don't change, Choss. Ruth Cohen - A quick, deter- mined walk, a lovely smile, and a mind as sharp as a flashing stiletto. Ruth will never be plagued by that ole debbil procrastination. She has great ability, she likes work, and she knows what she wants. Lorraine Casey - The girl with nonchalant but pleasing man- ner, Lorraine takes every- thing in her stride and never lets anything disrupt her peaceful existence, and what an existence - fun, fun, fun. Aurelia Chester - You'd never guess Rae is so shy she dreads walking down the hall alone. Unlike other shrinking violets, she is able to seem poised and relaxed anywhere. Her great- est gift is the ability to make friends with anyone. Eleanor Colangelo - You can't miss Red. For a very long, very shiny, very obvious rea- son. When you can take your eyes away, you'll find the rest of her is iust as attractive, in- cluding a funny, surprised chuckle. '0 ER ,Nl G Q 1 G 1 QT l C5 Q 1 Q. 3 an Ill U, as 07 55 cn -F :r rn Qglnays 'E S I' ii- 4 . QWnmd9 1947 typical high school boy should dress, and that's pretty good. Besides himself, he has an- other advantage - he is the owner of a car that runs. He likes all sports, but baseball particularly. Katherine Cotter - Dark-eyed, dark-haired Kay, with her witty comments and corny jokes, with her hearty laugh and twinkling eyes, is a girl well-liked by all. She can al- ways lift low spirits, carry on a conversation, and keep everyone happy. That's our Kay. Martin Cummings - Marty is a natural humorist. All he has to do is wink and we laugh. His favorite subject is Spanish. He is active in clubs, especial- ly as a member of the Special Chorus. His main ambition is to crack one really good ioke. Anita Cossette - Nedie just goes along with the world very smoothly. She is quiet, but not always so. She manages to do her share of the talking and more than a share of the laughing - that's the way to enioy yourself, Nedie, keep it up. Nancy Crosthwait - Nancy likes books, not only to read but to catalogue and keep in order. Her work in the library shows that. She's quiet, but fun to know. She finds time to be- long to several activities, one being Junior College Club. Delores Curylo-Delores may be short, but she certainly can hold her own anywhere. She's a girl who knows what she likes and what she doesn't like, and what she wants and doesn't want. No in-betweens for Delores. . JOAN CJOSSEYTE Joan Cossette - Little Joanie, the other half of the two Cos- settes, is another one whose motto is: Laugh and the world laughs with you. And how true, for when Joanie's around, everyone enioys him- self. Joanie's a nice kid. Marion Cuccaro-Cookie is every- one's little sister. You can't help but feel protective toward her small, genuine grin, and diminutive body. We've never heard a mean word from her, or about her. She's a little girl with a big heart. Bob Curylo - Trade gets all the good ones . . . here's another . . . Bob is the blond not seen very often but often heard about. From what we hear, he's a pretty swell guy, one who's plenty of fun. IRENE DABHOWSPH HELEN DAMENZH WANCES CAREY xiii X y 5 6.9 x. , is -S' si sxr. if Q V QQ Q1.,,Qx5 I t. . ZS' .Z sr -' tt Fl.O5ifNCH CARA ANGELA D'Al.lfZiA GENE UE ESENEHE JOAN DELANEY LORRAINE DE NSCOUN ELAINE Irene Dabrowski-Irene is one of M.H.S.'s favorite piano play- ers. She is well known for her love of the classics. She takes her studies seriously and her excellent marks are the envy of all less fortunate students. Florence Dara - Florence never has much to say, but she al- ways has a sweet smile for everyone. She is on the quiet side and a little shy, but once she gets started, there's no stopping her. .loan Delaney-Joan looks like a Seventeen ad with her bangs and different, decided- ly pretty clothes. She is one half of the Loisiane Perry- Joan Delaney duo, which in- sists on arriving at 8:01 every morning. Helen Damenski - Maybe her golden silence is due to an artistic temperament or may- be she belives in the proverb, Better seen than heard . But those sudden outbursts of laughter prove that Helen has many a humorous moment. We know. Angeline D'Auria - Angel cer- tainly lives up to her nick- name. She is an angel. A small, attractive angel with very long, very pretty hair. She is practical and efficient and never fails to have her homework done-and correct. Lorraine DeNicola-This gal's no lazy Lena . She likes to be up and around doing something that's fun and takes up time, like bowling, dancing and those ever-popular basketball games. She's also attractive, with a grin that lights up her whole face. O X V! lxxcf'fi4'fV my 1 gif aj 0 'ff E Q I I El? Nl S' 4' :S Eh 4, ,Do ' f 1009 IDEN C 47 efxli 5 -Jr lflpeg X' f fgi Frances Danby - Frances has an answer for everything. Right or wrong, she is always in the midst of an interesting class discussion. Her vast store of knowledge and her great ability for transferring ideas into words amazes us all. Gene DeGenere - Colossal is the adiective for Gene - colossal nerve, colossal energy, and a colossal reputation for mak- ing friends. He is known as one of the boys . . . a colos- sal sport all the time. Elaine Dewey - Elaine is the tall blonde who always seems to have enough energy to run the last mile to the next class while the rest of us are merely able to stagger. Her puzzled questions in chemistry, lDoes natural gas come in bottles like miIk?J, make life seem like wonderful fun. I0 ER ,Nl G- o -4 H cn Q 2 3 cn W l -i o :a 3 o. UI o 3 cn o 3 rn Qytusysb 3 I' if igwiilf 4 O Qhnmds 1947 who can be so very poised and serious, and who is blonde and sweet-looking is surprising and arresting. Joyce doesn't smile too often, but those times are worth waiting for. Jeanne Dontigney-Jeanne, like the one in the song, has brown hair and is just as at- tractive. She is well liked for her readiness to laugh. Al- though she takes part in school activities, Jeanne's main in- terest lies outside school. Robert Drezak - This bo likes Y anything that looks as if it would be fun and plenty of it. And he gets it too, with his appreciation of iokes, his own or someone eIse's, and a love of sports. Salvatore Dolce - Sal is a fellow with plenty of ambition and personality. Everyone knows him, for he has made quite a name in the field of sports. Sal will certainly succeed in anything he does, he's that kind of a fellow. Merrill Doucette - MerrilI's chief interest will probably always be music. And why not-music is his second nature. He plays an excellent trumpet, but what really makes him shine is his prowess as a pianist. He is a prominent devotee of everything musical. Helen Driscoll-Cleo is shy, sweet, and a lot of fun. She looks like a disarming sylph, good enough to eat. fShe is.J She adores fhal chemistry, lapses into giggles at the strangest ' times, and calls on Prunes in difficult situations. l Rose Dominello - We've never seen a natural rose with such wide, brightly shining brown eyes. They light up our Rose's face until her dark hair and attractive features are iust more nice trimming for some- thing that is already pretty. Jane Douglass - The half-pint's caustic comments upon the rapidlydwindling locker space has everyone in the vicinity listening with respectful at- tention. And why not? She knows what she's talking about and, though you can't see her, you can certainly hear her. Lorraine Dumas - Lorraine is the girl with the verbs, any verbs, and they are always right. She seldom misses the honor roll, and is particularly distinguished by being presi- dent of the Junior College Club. She hopes to become a doctor. BAQBARA DUNN CEDHALE3 DLS TEMPLE HSMRY EVART5 3, lx if i is THOMAS FMAKO9 roaming Maisie: nzrczrs mweeao 't fi, gg .ar 'V ,iw in A .., :E V w i . HV SV AUOLPH PQQNANDEZ, JR' witox news THQMAS Pteuou Barbara Dunn-Barbara is a girl who has many outlets for her enioyment and ambition, and she is ambitious. She's smart. At times she's frivolous, at times she's serious. A little bit of everything - that's Barb. Success will surely be hers. Tommy Farakos - Tommy, the fellow who always seems happy, no matter what, is one we'll remember for a long time to come. His comments on everything are always something to hear. Tommy is a swell fellow who is swell fun. Adolph Fernandez - Tall, dark, good-looking, and with an appreciative eye for the op- posite sex, Adolph is one of the brighter luminaries at Wilcox. He has one fault, though, he isn't around often enough for us to become really acquainted with him. Donald Du Temple - Don is that fellow with a sharp humor and plenty of dry and witty remarks on hand for immedi- ate use. At times he's quiet, but you can never tell what he is going to come out with next. Lorraine Farieri-Lorrie is a quiet girl with a warm smile. She is one of the few who profess to love chemistry, but we think the main attraction is the mechanical drawing class next door. Wilda Fields - Hi kid - and there's Wildie. She certainly can be fun. She is a girl re- plete with witty comments and jokes. Wildie is never without a word and it's nice to be that way. Wildie will always get by. He Hil I0 'ff 'E cu I ER ,M 3 'O f 5 57 -I 9 43, ,309 '1o0Yt nry Evarts- Henry is one of the most familiar sights in M.H.S. He always brings his camera to all the big school functions. He is a master of photography, and his candids are really something to see. da Feinberg - Hilda is a whiz at all her studies, but she's especially good in problems and anything to do with bus- iness. She is a member of the Washington Historical Society and would like to become a business administrator. Thomas Figlioli - Fig enioys any joke, no matter how old or corny. That happy faculty and his brilliant ties make him an outstanding member of the class of '47. Fig hopes to be- come an engineer in the future. Ir it 'Plain 9 IG Q Qs s li 0 ILI l O 2 1- X i 4 Q55 1947 Mariorie Fillmore-You can't help but notice Margie-she makes a very strong impression. She's attractive with a person- ality of her own creating. Marg knows what she wants and gets it. We can under- stand why, she's pretty nice. Charlie Flanagan-Charlie, com- monly referred to as Father Flanagan, is one swell fellow. He's always right there when- ever needed. And he always has a smile or a remark right there with him. Michael Fortunate-Mickey is one of the boys during school and after school. He has vari- ous nicknames, including Bos- ton Blackie. He is one of our few agriculture boys, and he expects to continue his career after graduation in this field. -4 Martin Fine-Marty looks like a John Fitzpatrick - Jack is the good looking Abraham Lin- coln, but he has no aspira- tions to the Presidency as he intends to make medicine his career. Marty, besides play- ing the clarinet in the band, is also a member of the Chem- istry Club. Virginia Flechtner-Ginny really takes to heart the old proverb that Silence is golden , but hers is the true genius of be- ing seen though not heard. Her quiet prettiness and poise are enlivened by a laugh that is quick, surprising and fun. Dorothy Fowler-Petit and sweet . . . that's Dottie. She always comes out with the silliest iokes -at the oddest times. That's what we like about her. She's sweet, and she even has her quiet moments, too. Best of everything! Dottie de- serves it. fellow who claims he does- n't like dancing. lt's funny though. He makes sure he never misses a dance. Besides this occupation Jack is also very much interested in trap- ping and hunting. William Ford-Bill is another all- round sportsman with base- ball and basketball his favor- ites. He belongs to the Y. M. C. A. and his quietness and appreciation of all iokes make him welcome anywhere. Gloria Frasco- Envied for her dark, curly hair, outside of school work, Glo seems more interested in sports than any- thing else. There isn't a girl in any gym class who can vlielld a basketball with her s i . 5 .. X , , rs 4.3, ii Q Q ,Q i K i ei, l. V, , , , ? .. ,G ,mio .A ., ss' .. , ' SIDNEY FRIECIMAN FRANCES FROBEL MUFUEL GAGNE I Q .as CARMEL ,. -A h' A off c,ssO'wv XOQQUUQXVQO Qu A MAl'iiLYN PUQ TON c sv' W 'Q :agp Q X . . x if Q Xb is xi 3 5+- Ik , . sf rw It sf .V - .sav2. - . .,e5.fi-1sw:s1:g . , ,,.,. . 5. J Q05 GMNE5 WlLLlAt.4 CSALLMEER, JR. ' qs A , cg J!-:KZ sf 1.15122 ii 545555551-' lf15ii??'yf'.33'Eff I-sw ' - 15:53 W-.1 '22 Y-12,1 , MARMN GARBE Sidney Friedman - Sidney T Francis Frobel - Junie's pet Friedman KT as in Tedl, tall, red-headed, optimistic, com- poser and musician, has final- ly decided to graduate. A gambler at heart, he is plan- ning to attend M.l.T. and per- fect a no-hit pin ball machine. Muriel Gagne - Another half- pint, Muriel is as cute and pert as the perennial bug in a rug. The breathless voice, the wide brown eyes, the sudden blushes, are all Muriel. We don't think she has an enemy in the world. Gino Gallo - There are three things that will gain Gino's attention immediately. They are work, girls, and sports - any kind of sports, but espe- cially basketball. He's a hearty rooter for his team, whether they are winning or losing. peeve, that of getting up in the morning, seems to be universal. After his school work and iob, he doesn't have much time for anything but his favorite occupation-sleep- ing. Can you blame him? Lois Gaines - A true natural beauty with her wide green eyes and flawless complexion, Lois looks as if she has had several hours in which to dress every morning. She is always immaculate, always good to look at. Carmel Galluzzo - Carmel is the little girl with the wide, wide brown eyes and the lovely clothes that she m'akes her- self. She likes all jokes be- cause they help her forget she is in school five hours a day and because she has a natural funnybone. it-HGH E910 ,Nl 3 n :. -F : 'fl c ': o : l Z o 2. S2- 3 5. Q J I font Y- Q sp l o I- 1- 16 45,9 . bfi. 1941 other of our five-foot seniors. She appears quiet. We say appears because, after knowing her, quiet is the most misleading word for her in the dictionary. She is direct, changeable, and loads of fun. William Gallager - BiIl's timely iokes carried him, and also his cohorts, through many a dull day, both at M.H.S. and at Wilcox Tech. He was also one of the reasons for the excellent record turned in by Tech's basketball team last winter. Marian Garbe -Marian is the stately Miss who makes a hit with all who know her. Her spirits are never ruffled and her quiet manner is pleasing to everyone. incidentally, she is one of the few students who always have their homework finished. IDEN 9 QAHIGHS Q 0 I-LI l O ff EER 2 E 1' 5. is .65 1947 5EV5Ri-Y 559-RD?N55R ANN GSARDQN EEOBKSE GERSHEFSKS V JCJHN QEBT!s-tAN PETER GJDRDA NO ' PHSLLQP Beverly Gardinier - A Hash, a Ann Gardon - Reddish-blonde George Gershefski-George can breeze, and there goes Bev, rushing as usual, for when- ever there is anything to be done, Bev is the one to do it. Success will certainly be hers, for she possesses ability and ambition, a valuable combin- ation. John Getman -A Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, boy, M.H.S. has had claims on him for only a short time, but it recognizes the best quickly. He knows what he wants and intends to get it. You're a good boy, Jack. Keep it up. Juliette Girard - Julie has a wonderful plan whereby we would do away with all sub- iects and have a six-period intermission. We hope she doesn't try to revise the nurs- ing profession in the same manner. hair, deep dimples, and flash- ing green eyes. lt's Amber. She posseses a flair for poetry - she 'writes her own, you know. You never have to worry about a lull in the con- versation - not when little Amber is present. Marie Gianelli-Mimi came and took M.H.S. by storm. With her sweet manner and defin- itely smooth personality Mimi came, saw, and conquered. Although she's been with us only a short time, we'll never forget her. Gertrude Glazewski - Gert's clothes are out of this world. She is as cute and collegiate as her lovely suits. She is always dashing through the halls, worrying about her next period class -especially chemistry, rightfully be called one of our most scientifically-minded boys. He writes for the Pen- nant as well as being an ardent Chemistry Club mem- ber. Above all, George is one of the school's most studious boys. Peter Giordano - If you are ever in need of a nickel for a candy bar at intermission, Pete is the man to see. He'd lend you the shirt off his back if you thought it would tit in the candy machine, and in gen- eral, he's a swell fellow. Phillip Godfried - Ever see any- one play a trombone under water? Phil might. Dividing his time between the swim- ming team and playing first trombone in the M.H.S. band, Phil has made the greeting, Hi-yuh Flip , one of the most familiar in Meriden High. '31 t 5, N' L, r f f-.W-tom eczsfru. WWUAM GRAW :E' l ' E if-ts -an A f-sm? ., , 1 J, .VV il Z : ..- ,,,:, if ,, , in 0 4' 'E Q I I ER ,Nl IDEN Q9 947 9 '90 'K- . if 3 fr . xx Q. lr Q 1 s ... X Rf, SA.,1E GPNLLG JOHN GRINEWSKY VICTOSUA 4'?:ROD2lCKl David Goldstein-Dave may take the proverbial tumble but he bounces up with a grin be- fore the count begins. Besides playing the sax in the school band, he is a member of the Washington Historical Society. Rosalie Grillo - Ro is a girl with plenty of attractiveness. She loves to talk and be merry, but she can also be serious. She is a girl who is always welcome anywhere because it's easy to like her. She's iust that kind. John Gromala - A smile is Johnny's trade mark, and friendliness his dominant characteristic. His enthusiasm for everything he does, natu- rally makes him popular, and his work in school activities brings new acquaintances to ioin his never-ending stream of friends. JOHN GROMALA 1-HAQQEUS GUQELSM VKZTORIA GUGLIOYII .---....., . . ,. . ,. .. . ,....J Jo ner redhead walks as if he has a pressing track engage- ment somewhere-and has al- ready won. But he is one of the most active athletes in M.H.S. He stars especially in baseball, basketball, football - and Room 6. hn Grinewski --A nice boy, more familiar to Wilcox root- ers than M.H.S., because he's a busy lad without too much extra time on his hands. He plays a hard-hitting, energetic game of basketball and is a hard man to beat. Thaddeus Gudelski - Teddy's good nature is impregnable even early in the morning. He has been honored by being voted outstanding in the field of Agriculture. For this he received a prize from the Governor of Connecticut. P 3 4 :- 0 : '4 Q O M 'O 'i Q l -4 :r rn If ?' E. 3 0 W Q :s T 'U 'I rn 2. Q. m 3 'O' O 'h 0 c '1 class, iunior and senior years, he's our boy Bill. Why? Be- cause he's nice. Because he has an infectious good humor, a little boy grin. Because he has a Hi for anyone, any- where. Because he's our boy. Victoria Grodzicki - We know. We get tired of the old much- used stock phrases too, but what can we do but repeat ourselves again? Vicky is cute, she is sweet, she is nice. And we do like her. Victoria Gugliotti-Vicky is a tall, stately girl with a heart for fun, conversation, and laugh- ter. She is a girl with plenty of friends. Her pleasing per- sonality is the reason. No one could help liking her - she's swell. 0 4' E cu I 93 I El? ,M 'DEN Y- 1947 Anthony Gurecki - Pickles, tall, loping Pic with the shy grin, likes every kind of sport. He shines particularly on M.H.S.'s basketball and baseball teams, capturing the latter team's batting laurels in his iunior year. He's a good boy and well liked. Margaret Hangen-Marge is the tall, stately, raven-haired beauty who causes an epi- demic of approving glances wherever and whenever she chances to make her appear- ance. A sparkling personality and lively wit keep a multi- tude of friends clustered about her at all times. Lois Harris - Lois, as smartly turned out as the best in Mademoiselle , is a swell kid with a big smile, and an over- whelming memory for all kinds of iokes which she re- members at the dullest mo- ments to save us all from boredom. GU 'M mm HAL ss MARGARET HANGEN Jack Gusley-Jack is the boy with his head in the clouds. He's tall, good-looking, and fun. The blue yonder holds fascination for Jack and he spends most of his spare time right up there. That's excite- ment for you. James Hanlon-Jimmy is another of our big, shy, boys. With his male friends he's a fun-loving energetic extrovert, with the girls he reverts to the shy type. Either way he's welcome with both. Patricia Hart - Pat is as refresh- ing as a summer breeze, if we may coin a hackneyed phrase. She enjoys life, After watch- ing her fresh, alive face, lis- tening to her eager laugh, you feel as good as she looks, and that is good! ' HERBERT amazon Halepas - With her long, sleek, black hair, dark eyes, and smooth outfits, Helen has acquired that enviable deb- look . Her friendly ways and demure manner make her an obiect of attention anywhere. Herbert Hanson - Herb is a com- bination of plaid shirt, bright red hair, and an abundance of corny iokes. Old Faithful Red could usually be located every Friday night seated in the bleachers, wildly cheering for the best team. CM.H.S. of course.l Donald Hass-Add blond hair -plus that certain smile-plus a sharp personality, and the total is - Don. All his excess energy goes into the exciting games of soccer and tennis. Among the fellows he is termed swell . Among the girls - ditto. I GEORGE t-QECZKLEW, JR. MARY HEGGEL MARGAQH l-tEMYNGsWAY e l s,0UeS HEVELY MARIQN HUSSON FAUL HUF? l j FREDERICK HOLLMAN ' ARLINE HOLZNAGEL DALE HUNT LH.-- --.H M-, N , ., , . -- A.., ..,. ,-- George Heckler - Junior's great- Mary Hegel - The first thing you est ambition is to become the future manager of the First National. And why not? His favorite subject is Art, and his window displays should be good. If they aren't, his friends will help him. louis Hively-Although busy with a job after school and not able to join many club activ- ities, Lou is liked by everyone who has a chance to know him. During his junior year he was a very good candy ma- chine man. Frederick Hollman - It's funny, but the quiet boys, the harder- to-know boys, are usually more interesting than any cur- rent personality. That's how it is with Fred. He has a dry humor, a warm, quiet, good sportsmanship that we're go- ing to miss. notice about Mary is her beautiful and expressive eyes. Next is her sweet smile. After talking to her you discover a perfect personality. Once you know her you'll never forget her. Marion Hobson - A winsome blonde with an unconcealable twinkle in her bright green eyes is Marion. She is am- bitious as well as beautiful, popular as well as smart, and will always be a prominent member of '47. Arline Holznagel -Arline is a girl with a truly beautiful smile and a truly swell per- sonality. She's the type of person who never lets any- thing interfere with her en- joyment. With her hearty laugh, she has made her way into many a heart. r .if xl . xx, y c. . rf - 1 F .xy N i -ditdfl HG I0 ER Nl X gg s ffl F 'Q 4' 1- B JQ5' Q58 X gfxda ox j j - Q9 usb . o 1- 16 1947 Margaret Hemingway - Peg is an invitation to a backward glance. When she walks by, all eyes follow. She's smooth, smart, and sultry. She knows what she wants and how to get it. She has a personality that no one can imitate, for it's suited to Peg, and Peg alone. Paul Hoff-Paul is one fellow who is really versatile. He can be anything - he can be seri- ous or he can be the perfect clown. There are no in- between moods with Paul. He's just naturally nice. Dale Hunt-Dale looks like what the typical high school boy should look like. He's big, brisk, and good looking. He wears a white sweater as white sweaters should be worn. He's a born debater. He plans a trip to California in the near future. Xxx-HG14. E i 8 'Z :- it gr qhnmdw 1947 Henry Janor - Jeeky was one of our heftiest and best fullbacks on the varsity football team. In baseball he is a catcher, but in basketball he shines practically all over the court. After school Jeeky works as a junior pressman. Ellen Johnson-Ellen is a girl who is everything. She is always the same happy-go-lucky girl. When you are low in spirits, Ellen's the one you need. Ellen knows just what she wants-and we know there will be success for her. Anthony Julius-Tony's main en- ioyment in life is his ability to make people laugh. No one will forget the wonderful show starring Julius and his partner, Reale. Their sketches made the show a big success. I 'ENRY JARGR BETTY LEE Jifbinilsiiflfhl rl! J QQ cw DUDLSY JOHNSQN, Jil. Ms 12 . X ::1:'-:T3:s:1-12-Z: .5-if T A if ' .E....,,,-1.2. ..-ss.,.,..:::.4- . -rf. vvi:s:fs:s::'zwi 5.3: 45 : ' ELLEN Jfkwtfi-CN FRANCES Jizz-er-:sam SLAB ?S JOHN SON v s?sE'lrlQNY JLELXUZ JR. ' BARBARA KAMENS , - Betty Lee Johnson - Betty Lee, to Dudley Johnson - Always ready all outward appearances, is one of those very quiet, studi- ous young ladies- until you really get to know her. She is interested in becoming a medical secretary. You ask her why. Francis Johnson - Very active in sports at Wilcox Tech, Fran's witty remarks and gift for making friends was a great asset. There is one consolation however, Wilcox's loss will be someone else's gain for Fran is a person who will be noticed in any surroundings. Byrne Jurale-Byrne, the likable boy from South Meriden, can't wait to get out of chemistry to go hunting and fishing. His favorite school pastime is baiting Mr. Beeson in trigo- nometry. With his personality he will go for in life. with a witticism or a classic comeback, Herp, armed with his inevitable sense of humor, is a bright spot in any class. Without him, many a subject would lose its vitality, and a teacher's job its hardships. Gladys Johnson - The female Nero Wolfe is Gladiola. She's the gal who never let her out- side activities interfere with her homework. Gladys likes English, and has her eye peeled for a position titled Secretary . Luck to you, Gladiola. Barbara Kamens - At first meet- ing, Barb is quiet, but once you know her, she is one you won't forget. Barb will take a chance on anything. She's a good sport and lots of fun. Her happy-go-lucky manner has made her a girl well- known and well liked. ,.. 1 1 5, N ,s mmm: ic-xnrsswsewaa wow -uv is -'GW MPIYFKQ -...., N... xx HIGH loin Y- i S Q91 sp :P 4 '55 lu l .. O x if 2 ie. 'fr . Q' fcwg ,. 'qs 4 , 1 fix- 4'-ff 6 1 LYDYA KACZMARCZYK GORGTHY KASHUR JEAN KELH l E l l , I l l I E , FLORENCE KWDUER mums xsenusmsxs :om me-srono l........ Robert Kannenburg-Bob is very serious about studying to be a doctor in the future. He is intelligent, analytical, and a good worker. He knows what he wants enough to go ahead and get it. Lydia Kaczmarczyk-Lydia is one of the smoothest and sweetest looking girls in M.H.S. She's pretty and popular with both boys and girls and was one of those deeply energetic cheerleaders who were such a success. Florence Kidder - She's blonde and pretty. Homeroom period is always too short to get in everything that she has for- gotten in a last minute rush, but somehow after a very hectic day she manages to come out on top -the victor! Edward Kantack - The smiling soda-ierk has always shown a great deal of interest in the wonders of science. He can't get over some of them. He is graduating with the idea of helping Einstein figure out weight-volume problems. Dorothy Kashur-There are no in-between shades with Dot- tie. lf you know her, you like her. She's frank, and the truth can be painful. She's abrupt, and abruptness is irritating. But does Dottie care? Why should she? Natalie Kielbasinski - The sun- niest nature anyone could be blessed with has been be- stowed upon Nat, and she's never lost it. She's one girl who can make you feel much better about the possibilities of fiunking that test. And she does it iust by grinning at youl ,l947 Joan Kapitzke-Joan has a way of making her way straight into your heart. If you ever see Joanie when she hasn't a cute answer or a sweet Hi , something's really wrong. ln the popularity poll Joanie rates among the highest. She's certainly got our vote. Jean Kelly -Jean is one of the cutest and best liked girls. All through her three years at M.H.S., Kitty has managed to keep her naturally sweet per- sonality intact and has made countless friends as a reward. Joan Kingsford - Joan is very reserved and quiet, and like other quiet ones, remains mostly with her friends. We do know, though, that she is attractive, sweet, and very nice. One girl we would like to know better. Q9 HIGH 8 Q C' LP J 'K' l.l.l l 3 E 1' 4 5' 4',plDEN.t9? 1941 Raymond Kipphut - Kip has an earnest black forelock and an answer for everything. 907: of the time it's the wrong one, but statistics haven't fazed Kip yet and probably never will. He knows he's right. And that's what counts. Delores Kofsuske - Long blonde hair, blue eyes-what more do you want? You've got it, though, because she likes what's fun. She dances like a dream and drives a comfort- able Chevy. lntermission is a busy time for her. Ann Kubec-Ann is always there no matter where you go. And when you see her, you can be sure there's good fun ahead. She's everybody's pal, maybe because of her cheerful will- ingness to laugh at the corn- iest iokes. A girl who's just swell, that's Ann. -X fl fl! X I! if 'K f sf? ..a,, f 'IE:g55EQ:'g, , '5g.,s1,.s.g L.. -E21 . .... EE ,....'.:z.e. .... me :ew ,,., . 331 YMCIIMIZ tiiPFtii3'f I?i.32?kfll iY KLM :IKE impress eaotfsafivri ' mzzzamzz mfznew . MN KQNM ij Dorothy Klinski - Dot is individ- John Knop - Though quiet at ualistic enough to like original ideas. She never fails to try a new hairdo or a different twist with a ribbon that makes us interested admirers. She isn't too busy, though, to keep her marks high in the honor rating. Florence Kogut - Attractiveness, friendliness, and the ability to laugh wryly at herself are Florence's biggest assets. Add to these sensibility, practical- ity, and charm, and you can see why she is liked. She is go- ing to be a wonderful nurse. George Kuhn-George, although far from noisy, is counted a regular fellow by all who know him. His school work is above average, though he has a steady iob and a paper route early Sunday morning. times, Johnny certainly lets you know when he's around. He's lots of fun. With his dry humor and sharp comebacks he has created manya muffled laugh in the classroom. Ann Konski-Good ol' Ann, with her hearty laugh that you'll never forget. The girl who always enioys herself, no matter where, the girl with a vibrant personality, the girl who will remain in our mem- ory forever. .lames Lamb-Big Jim, Slim, The Lamb, call them all, you still get one, the all-round boy of the basketball team. He's al- ways around. If you don't see him, you hear him. Good fun either way. if Z, U JUNE tlitxttli l.AMF'HliiR C1 EP!-4 KENNETH LARSEN gfgyg Mggg RIYA LEMKE ne LaMontagne - Junie is a cute, sweet, and lovable per- son. She's quiet at times but you can always count on Junie for fun, for with her dry humor and witty comments, she can create many a laugh. Kenneth Larsen - Ken, who an- swers to Mr. President at Chemistry Club meetings, is responsible for the interesting programs and rather unpre- dictable experiments the club enioys. He is also the author of the Sports Sections of the Pennant and the Annual. Rita Lemke-Rita is another mem- ber of the seen, not heard set. You very seldom hear anything from her, but when she does say something she knows what she's talking about, one asset we envy her for. ,4 'uf , .WM f . , Wt' 'MW 1 f 'N At-tlGI-1 2 r- X if Z' st 0lDEN,Q,Q 1947 lfene lumphier - A SHCIPPY, l0V- Joseph LaPiene - Joe proves to able, blue-eyed beauty, Irene is always out in front when her friends need a helping hand. Whenever things seem dull, all we need is to hear that familiar giggle. Dancing and doodling are lrene's favorite pastimes. Stephen Lasko-Steve, a well- liked, handsome co-op stu- dent, will be missed in the halls of both M.H.S. and Wil- cox Tech when he leaves. His ready laugh and sparkling personality keep his many friends in good humor when- ever he is around. Robert Lemke - Stature? High. Marks? High. Sport prowess? High. Three highs like that add up to a Hi, Bob , Bob being the possessor of such traits. We can add two more. Personality? High. M.H.S.'s loss? Very high. be a wizard with a pencil or pen at just plain doodling or colorful poster work. He has- n't an artistic temperament, though. He's easy-going and as much fun as he is talented. Joseph Lemke-Joe is always on the go. He's a busy guy - one with personality plus. A smooth dancer, a good talker, a neat dresser, Joe is all these. He's just plain swell. Faith Lewis-The beaming per- sonality girl is Faith. You can always find her exchanging choice bits of information- she lives to talk, laugh, and talk some more. Never a dull moment-not when Faith and her energy are on hand. X MERIO ekumysb 3 I' ii- , 0 lqIH g,s qwnmdg 1947 David LSWOC-D'-We is big' defer' Barbara L'Heureux - Bob is dark mined, and naturally curious. If he doesn't see eye-to-eye with a statement in a text- book, he isn't afraid to say so and get it clarified so that he understands the whys and wherefores. Herman Limmer - No one as highly individualistic as Her- man can boast of so many friends. He is quiet, but man- ages to get around enough to meet more people, and make more friends. He is also a whiz at mathematics in any form. George Logan - The Professor is one of M.H.S.'s nicest boys. Every day is sunny to the Prof. He has a smile and a Hi for everyone, anytime. His big- gest ambition is to have his car negotiate Pleasant Street - either way. and pretty with a natural mimicking talent that has saved us many times from the complete doldrums. She can imitate anybody or anything, and be funny. In chemistry, though, she is very serious. Arthur Lirot -Art, being one of the lights of Wilcox Tech, was- n't very well known famong the male studentsl at M.H.S. When he did honor our halls, however, he caused a great deal of whispered approval among ourfemale population. Gloria Lombardo-Gloria is a girl who is somewhat self-effac- ing, but she is around enough for us to realize what we are missing. She's cute. She's smart. She's fun. She's a girl we'd like to spend more time with. 5 Dorothy Lingner - A soft voice with a friendly Hi , and Dot- tie is there before you. She is quiet, sweet, and shy-some- times. She is always willing to try at a question-and she usually comes up with the right answer. In or out of classroom, Dottie's swell. Frances Lodi - There is always one girl who seems to have everything-looks, charm, con- fidence. They possess that in- definable spark granted to a very few. Glamour, style, per- sonality-call it what you will - Honey has it. Marjorie Lord - Everyone knows her. lf you don't know her, you have heard about her. You can't hide that light under a bushel basket. She's pretty and fun. The one thing she likes to do most of all is dance. I WW W -X' I A H l GH G W 0 warm Luusmsvicw RALPH Luxms mrzaiza amass S ER 2 lu l O ss sf 4, Xe' f. b 55 : I If is -y.-. H '- DEN. . w il ? 1. 21 1- 255-2 Q fe of . 'I 9 4 1 .-,..- 1. , 2 . r MARlON MACCHIETTO MARY MAKOx,.,15,5y MARILYN MARBLE Z Walter Lukashevich-Walt is one of the co-op students that we don't get a chance to see very often. We do know that he likes his fun . . . at all times . . . and that he's really a swell fellow to know. Marion Machietto - Marion al- ways looks as though she has just heard a good ioke. She is very much interested in sports and seldom misses a game. Her gym class can testify that she plays a mean game of basketball herself. Barbara Marcinak - Though not a scientist at heart, Barb man- ages to overcome this dislike and endures her required seven periods of chemistry a week. She is quiet but usually knows the right answers, especially in Spanish where she is a whiz. SYLVESTER MARKOWSKI ULUAN MAROTU Ralph Lukens - Very active in school functions and sports, Ralph's personality and gift for conversation win him many friends. He is treasurer of the Forum, Photography Editor of the Annual, and has been on the varsity soccer and tennis teams for two years. Mary Makowsky - Anything's funnyto Mary, the girl famous for her hair-dos and giggles. Being one of those girls who hates to be serious, she man- ages to get a great deal of fun out of anything she does. Sylvester Markowski - A unique senior with a sardonic sense of humor, Syl, as he was called by his many friends loved all the sports, especial- ly basketball. ln his leisure time he can usually be found practicing the season's sport. Harold Lyman-Harold is a very personable co-op who seems to be well known by both girls and boys. He doesn't have too much extra time for outside activities, but he's well known to a large circle of friends. Marilyn Marble-Her long blond hair and ready blushes make Marilyn easily recognizable. She is far from a quiet mem- ber of the class. Her fondness for dancing goes hand in hand with her pet peeve - Public Speaking. Lillian Marotti-The girl with the beaming countenance-that's Lillian. She's an attractive girl with plenty of personality. That's not all. Lill also has talent. She has a voice that will someday be her key to real success. HIGH I0 El? ,Nl H1 n. 2: I0 Q 1 Q : 2. ar I O 3 cn o 'H -U' J' rn ZA SQ, O I' ii- ? 0 O qhnmds 1947 most intelligent, most likable persons in M.H.S., the quick, breathless voice, the lively sense of humor, the sharp, curious mind, all go to make up Eddis, everybody's friend. Evelyn Maurizio- Her eyes are brown, they snap. Her per- sonality is - shall be say - vivacious? She's always good- natured, everywhere, doing everything. She adores chewing gum, bubble gum to be exact, and, oh, yes, her nickname's Tiny. You guess why. Laurence McDonnell - Larry is tall, smooth, and good look- ing. Even with these advan- tages, he isn't too interested in the opposite sex. He in- tends to be an engineer and is working hard to achieve his goal. A Morgan Martin - Good natured Speed is often seen moving slowly along the halls of M.H.S. Nevertheless he is al- ways up-to-date in his studies and is a credit to the school. He is also one of our more complete sports' encyclope- dias. Doris May-Although Doris seems quiet, she has an easy time thinking of something funny in class - and enjoying it. Her two greatest interests are dancing and a certain tall, dark, and very nice boy. Jean McGrath - Jean is the little girl with a shy grin, a sweet Hi , and an extra amount of ambition to get into everything. We've dis- covered why there were al- ways crowds at our basket- ball games-Jean sold tickets, and she's quite a salesgirl. Mario Maselli - An incipient ar- chitect, Mario is a quiet boy, greatly interested in his chosen career and the related fields of painting and stage setting. Moreover, coupled with his ability in art is the equally important ability to enioy himself thoroughly. Loris McBride-Loris is known for her pleasant laugh, and her sense of humor keeps all her classmates in a gay mood. Even though she works hard at her studies, she finds much time to engage in her favorite pastime, dancing. Patricia McGrath - Pat has the much-envied combination of iet-black hair, blue eyes, and the fairest complexion. She has a wonderful ability of putting color and beauty into simple words. Her favorite pastime is reading. I0 'If 1: 5 -1: JAMES MCKEON ELLENANN MEQHAN GX, gggg Mggtgum EE THOMAS MESUE CAROL MEYREUS xNlEP fDEN Y- Sw N I 1 Q I' is vy 16 45-0 oQi' HELYN MlA2G-A redheads, Jim has a violent temper, but unlike other pos- sessors of a flaming cran- ium , he is usually able to keep it well-hidden. His other accomplishments include be- ing Vice-President of the large and powerful Journalism Club, News Editor of the Pen- nant, and Associate Editor of the Annual. Thomas Mesite - Tom is a two- year letterman on the soccer team, a member of the Stu- dent Council, Special Chorus, and General Chairman of the Senior Reception. His fine per- sonality is an asset anywhere. Dorothy Mik - Quiet little Miss Mik, a cute girl with a flair for beautiful clothes . . . she knows how to wear them, too. She seems quiet, but some- times you'd wonder, she's quite a giggler. Ellen seems to become cuter and nicer, if that's possible. She likes to be on the move, doing anything as long as it's interesting and provides fun. She especially likes dancing and basketball. Carol Metrelis-Carol is the cool, Ed calm type who can maintain her serenity by sheer force of will through many a disrupt- ing situation. The only time we see her become excited is when she receives an unex- pected letter. ward Miller- Eddie, shall we say, gets around. That means the boys know Eddie and the girls know Eddie. That's rather surprising, for he's a quiet boy. But he's proved himself ready for a little fun always. -rf' 1947 L Q 5 o ll 3 0 X cn o : l I T' en 3 o U9 'O' o -Y :- 0 1 E CT : cb sv :' Q 5 l P U, :. 3 FD an o rn Vi o F :U o ID cn 3 m W n c 2. I U cn UI 'G 3. 0 'U o o '1 Merk's weak assertions to the contrary, her friends say that she can be counted upon to be quite a little dynamo in Business Law. Outside of school she is a professed book lover. Helen Miazga - Helen takes things in her stride and does- n't worry about a thing. She's independent. She has fun when she wants to - she's quiet when she wants to be. She does what she wants when she wants to. Helen's a girl who's plenty of fun anytime. Mary Miller - Tiny Mary is a whirlwind of pep and energy. Her gay disposition enlivens many a classroom and gains for her a large and varied host of friends. We'll never forget Shorty's giggle. I0 ER ,Nl :U o lr rn 1 S UI 0 :- T cn I 3' N4 -ll 3' cn .Q E. FD -O' Qknmydb 4 I' ii- ? 0 lqEIIp,g qhumdf 1947 boys have to be so nice is something hard to under- stand. Being quiet, we miss out on the chance of knowing them as well as we'd like to. And Bill is one we'd like to know much better. Gloria Montefiore - Gloria is an attractive brunette, with a shy look in her eye, and a cute grin on her face. She is one of the future stenographers and, of course, she will make a very good one. Matthew Mroczka-We like Mike . . . yes, it's Mike we like . . . and here are the reasons. He's got a neat personality, he's lots of fun, he certainly can play basketball, and he's a smooth talker. That's Mike. Ei-UREA Mary Mitchard - Mitch - what a gall Her sleepy air, her slim body, her slow determined walk are all disguises for an inexhaustable imagination, a furious energy, and a wry, wonderful tongue - in - cheek clowning. Ah, Mitch - what a gal! William Mottram - If there is a plot brewing to drive some teacher mad, Bill's there, yes - but in the role of an inter- ested, amused spectator. You start it. He'll enjoy it. lt's much safer that way. Bill knows. Robert Muravnick-Monk is little but powerful. He is always seen with the crowd at all the schoolactivities. He likes base- ball and football and has big plans for his future at B. C. MARY Mii'Ci iAR1'.3 ELEANGFBE MlTOiiAJ '21 . j e Q ,.,. . fi x R' A. p g.: Hg 1, Z 1 MQTTRAM WILLIAM MDUSQH Eleanor Mitorai - Ellie is one of the girls who prove the old axiom that all good things come in small packages. She possessesa co-operative spirit, and a talent for worrying about tests beforehand. William Mousch - One of our playboys, Bill divides his time between thinking up cracks with which to plague Mr. Beeson and pursuing extra- curricular lfemalel interests. He does his bit, however, as a swimming star and by help- ing to steer the Washington Historical Society. William Murphy - The silver- tongued personality boy - that's Murph. A double- breasted suit, a disarming grin, a group of girls-Murph's gone by. He knows the right people, says the right things. He's smart, smooth, sure-a true diplomat. Hueume NADEAU PAULEYTE MORE THERESA tvAll LEAYRICE NEVES t S 4 BARBARA NAGEL Ii S -:::a:Z. ,. M SX 3 fi . .,,... g ti, ' ' L.: sg -fg f 1 'A735-. if-if FF X iff- xi Q1 A l- 1-. -. ,- -elseif 5551i1ffff'g5:::ifif Q' - ' Q Gll.BE5!T NEVlN WILLIAM Ntll. Huguette Nadeau-Huguette is a cute little girl in 212. She al- ways enjoys herself. She is one girl who looks as though she hasn't a worry in the world. Just carefree. With a giggle and smile she entered the room - and with a giggle and a smile she will leave it. Theresa Nati - Terry is a happy- go-lucky, fun-loving person and can usually be depended upon to be in a happy mood. Her arrival at school is gen- erally in time to help the ianitors open the doors. William Nill-Bill, and Bill's laugh are two well-liked fixtures of M.H.S. He is a member of the Washington Historical Society and an ardent lover of good books. He is planning to be- come a clraftsman in the future. VlRGiNtA NOWAKQWSKI Nadile - What can we say except that Paulette is a lady first, last, and always. Her low, beautifully modu- lated voice, and her innate tact make her most awkward audience feel as quietly poised as she is herself. Leatrice Neves-Da rk-haired Lea, or Sis, is another of those quiet, reserved girls. An ar- dent movie fan and a lover of all books, she is usually dis- covered deeply engrossed in one or the other. Evelyn Noble - Quick, sharp, direct and witty, Evelyn is an- other redhead who is as lik- able as she is comic. What she knows is important. What she doesn't know she can grin at. Awonderful individual is Red. 0 4' E Q I I El? ,, M S 0 5 Q 'D 2 f: 25 EEE! 44, of-J 'tvooh Barbara Nagel- Barbara was Gi one of those girls who really made a mark in M.H.S. Well- liked by all of her many friends because of her witty remarks and energy, she was a nice-looking senior with plenty of personality. lbert Nevin-Nev, whose hob- by is sleeping, the says sol, hails from the south, you guessed it- South Meriden. After he has answered all the questions in class he has quite a job to keep from falling asleep. That's how much he likes it! Virginia Nowakowski - Strictly smooth, that's Virginia. Not only has she a beautiful smile and a winning personality, but she's attractive, too. She is popular and lots of fun. What more could you ask for? Virginia has it all. E P10 ,Nl a 'I -4 Q at :. ea : I : ll! cn cn 3 In Ill -0' 'I o 3 an rn GX may so -x- I' ii- 3 4 O 4'lofn.f9xx 1947 that so many cute girls can practice silence is golden , like our Mary here and her other shy friends, and still have M.H.S. as noisy as it is. Norma Oppelt - If you see a blonde in the midst of a gang talking incessantly, you're right - that's Norma, the per- sonality girl. With her Hi, Kid! and witty comebacks, she has made herself a very popular girl. Edward Parker - Eddie strolls around in his never-quicken- ing pace, as nonchalant as ever. Just an easy-going guy, he doesn't let anything bother him. Must be wonderful to be like that. Thomas O'Brien - An up-turned collar, a flashy plaid shirt, and there's Tommy, walking slowly down the hall. He's just a nonchalant, easy-going fellow with not a worry in the whole wide world. Cynthia Otis-Cynthia is a quiet, diligent, highly unassuming individual, and another not- able honor student. Her chief claim to fame besides her friends' warm compliments, lies in her magic harp fingers. She can really play, and it's beautiful to hear. Mary Parker-Mary is a girl who will always get by nicely. She knows what she wants, and she knows how to get it. She knows how to enioy herself, and she's not afraid to laugh and laugh loud. That's why she's so much fun, Gary Olson - Gary's '41 Olds- mobile is unmistakable as it makes the hills for M.H.S. And its owner is unmistakable, too. Everybody who knows him likes him, especially the op- posite sex. He shines in base- ball particularly. Edward Ozyck - Big Ed is one of the boys who sparked Wil- cox's basketball squad. His friendly grin and easy-going nature have made him many friends both on the hill and in the valley . Wayne Paul- Wayne is small in stature but full of fun and energy. He is a terror on the soccer field and basketball court, where he makes the big boys look silly. His favorite subject is gym, his peeve, German. W 3 5 40 25 K I I 4: 6 Q2 noroms veczw if PR,.,,,: 'HER PERUTA JEANNE PETERSEN Dolores Peczynski - A hearty laugh somewhere in the halls and there she is - Kippy. One girl with plenty of that desired personality. An abundance of silly iokes, a gift for gab, a passion for dancing make Kippy desired in any crowd. Peter Peruta - Another husky sport who loaned his prowess in basketball to Wilcox Tech. He's not only husky, he has dark, curly hair. While the girls groan with envy, we would like to add that he not only has curly hair but he also likes to dance. Donald Petrucelli - The Little Professor is seen each morn- ing trudging to school from Tracy with his trusty briefcase full of books. Quiet and re- served except when with friends, he likes to read and is a bulwark of the French Club. other one of the boys with an eye for anything athletic, be it football or what have you? It means fun for Frank. Being a member of Tech, he was an- other hard-fighting sports fan and manager of the basket- ball team. Jeanne Petersen - Jeannie was born small and cute, possessor ofa naturally friendly nature. Ergo, she becomes the twin- kling type. She's lucky. She doesn't have to work too hard at stamping her feet petulant- ly, and crinkling her eyes. Q Louise Pichnarcik - Louise is known to all as half of the Rostock-Pichnarcik combina- tion. That never-ending stream of words disproves the theory that she is quiet. But, in spite of her easy-going manner, she is always a conscientious student. 'if F: cu I :pw ,Nl 'fl 1 o : :- 1: rn 'I '1 n fl ET o I 'I1 1 a 3 T 5. Q : . I' 2. 2. n :x m 1 cn 'I 1 -4 I I' 9. UI 5. -U 3' rn 5. I lofu if Q SCS, I' i- S 46? . 1947 dividual buried under books, papers, and German lessons, who invariably crashes into homeroom each morning iust one second before the bell. She is also extremely popular with both teachers and pupils. Edward Peterson - Tall, shy, good-looking Jack dreads the early morning trek down from the hills, but he does it willingly. He has served as vice-president of the Chem- istry Club and is a member of the Projectors' Club. J-oe Pison - Another co-op man, tall, dark, and smooth, Joe, even though he hasn't spent much time at M.H.S., is known quite well. The only objection we have to the co-op course is that we don't get to know the ones we'd like to know. :pw ,Nl X a 1 E cn cn : 1 o fl a E o I Ps Q -9 I cn cn 3 5. o esumysb . 3 I' ii 4 . qEiIIl1 Gwnmgw 1947 tall, stately brunette who al- ways looks like a model from Vogue . Though quiet at times, Kathy, with her smooth outfits, her pleasing manner, and friendly ways, is a girl worth knowing. Jeanette Powell-Sweet little Jan is always the same good kid. Her shy smile, her soft voice, her sweet .personality - we know her for these. She is one girl who'll never change. She'll always be the same sweet, shy, soft, girl that we know now. We wouldn't want her to change, for we like her just the way she is. Marcella Puzemis-You can al- ways tell when Marcella is near. She's either talking a mile a minute or giggling iust as fast. lt must be wonderful to enioy things the way Marcy does. Dorothy Pollick - Tootsie's life is combined of several shining stars, namely English, Law, and Southington. Maybe someday we'll find out what interest Southington holds. Hmmm. With a twinkle in her eye and a smile on her face, Tootsie goes about her busi- ness. - Joan Powers-When you discover smoothly casual red hair combined with freckles lof coursel, an easy, rangy walk, and a knock-out collection of skirts and sweaters, you dis- cover Joanie, blessed with the nicestp personality this side of Smith or Vassar. Harriet Radtke-With not a worry in the world, Harriet is one girl who'll manage to enioy life, no matter what. She iust glides smoothly along. She usually has some witty com- ment to create a laugh. Barbara Pomian- Bob, or Blue Eyes, is a girl with genuine ambition. The dark realms of her locker reveal her equip- ment for work - a set of needles and a ball of yarn. Yes, Bob is one of those knit- ting fiends. By the way - did she ever finish that sweater? Francis Purcell- Fran was the Purcell of the Hanlon-Purcell combinatian. His chief interest while at M.H.S. lay in the field of sports, and without his line- bucking during the football season, many a first down would have been lost. Betty Rappaport-Betty is the gal with the stunning clothes. lt never fails. She always knows the why and wherefore of a treacherous problem which has succeeded in stumping the maiority of us. In addition to having intelligence, Bet is also very easy to look at. mmm :roman wxsms moment - Mm mm, ' smut nomzmwscz L..........-,., , JOSE-PH RQSE louis Reale - Louie's close bud- Bernie Reiske-Bernie is o fellow dies and even mere acquaint- ances will always remember his humor and his ability to play the guitar. The Variety Show's success was mainly due to Louie and his buddy Julius. Louie intends to make motion picture photography his career. William Richard - Bill combines looks with brains, which he finds plenty of time to use to advantage. Bill's another tall one. They're always welcome anywhere, but Bill, being Bill, is welcome always. Stanley Robakiewicz - Friendly and likable best describe Stan. He's one fellow who really knows what he's talk- ing about. He's smart as well as ambitious-and along with these other qualities he pos- sesses a perfect sense of humor. with a winning smile, a friendly Hi , and a hearty laugh always on hand. Once you know him, you'll never forget him, for his first im- pression is a lasting one. Barbara Rickert - Another shy violet, Barbara is hardly ever heard anywhere. Even in class her voice is lost beyond two rows. But you can never mis- take her. We would know her if she were far down the hall or walking beside us. Edith Ann Robison - Happy-go- lucky Edie is always around iust when she's needed. She is always in the midst of con- versation, iust loves to talk. She is always laughing, gig- gling, or at least smiling. 'if E cn I E R10 ,Nl P : : n ua c cn E fi 2. I If J 3 o uv C cn 'U o Y' font 9 fo 'I SQ, Li g I' iv- 44',9 . Qi 1947 sesses black hair, bright eyes, and a cute and everlasting grin. She always looks as though she knows a secret- that twinkle in her eyes gives her away-and pretty soon she tells all. For good conver- sation she's the one to see. Alice Ridley -Alice is iust plain perfect. She loves to gab fwhat girl doesn'tJ. She loves to laugh . . . and does plenty of that too. Alice and her friends have always managed to keep classes in an uproar. Joseph Rose-Joe's wavy hair is viewed with consternation by many a girl. Why boys seem to get all the luck on rainy days they will never know. Joe is a member of the Co- operative Merchandise class and plans his own business in the near future. may 69 so Q as 1 mu i O o 'Z :- 'fxf +7 ?losn.f9+ 1947 Michael Rossi- Mike, a member of the Props and Paints, was the master of ceremonies in the Variety Show. His jokes are most acceptable. Mike in- tends to become a silver- throated orator. Vernice Rushworth - Vernice is one of the nicest girls in M.H.S. She is always ready to lend a helping hand in sympathy to any one. Needless to say, in return for this kindness, she has hosts of friends. Charles Saleski - Chazz is the fellow everyone looks up to. They have to. He is 6'3 . His favorite subject is mechanical drawing and his favorite sport, basketball. Chazz in- tends to enter the Navy at the end of school. Jean Rostock-Jean is the quieter half of the Rostock-Pichnarcik duet. She can usually be found in the morning in 104 studying last night's French assignment. She is noted for her unusual hairbands and her musical ability. James Rybeck - Towering 6'5 , above the earth, Big Jim well deserves his nickname. While his height distinguishes him in the halls, Jim's well placed remarks brighten the class- room. He likes basketball and aspires to be a baseball pitcher. Sylvia Sarafin -Sylvia is frank, direct, and as much fun as anyone could ask for. If she doesn't feel like being serious, she isn't going to be serious. If she feels like having fun, she's going to have it and plenty of it. gas ow , vs-Q' Evelyn Rowe - Brring! That darn bell! Gangway - here comes Evie. Oh! Late again. This is the usual procedure, Evie, the gal with the cute smile and dimples, follows every morn- ing. Please, she prays, let me beat that bell just once before graduation. Ann Salamone - Ann is one girl whois worth being acquainted with. She knows just what she wants and just how to obtain it, too. She's smart, attractive, and sweet. Who could ask for a better combination for a swell girl. Carol Saviteer-A wardrobe out of this world and attractive- ness are two enviable assets. Carol has them and knows how to make the most of them. In college she plans to major in merchandising. Knowing Carol we have no doubt she will succeed. Q9 xx QW. Q 5 ff ws 3 .,. i K,- 3. 9 3 . '- f lift iURf' SCLHAEDLLR Ji ARF E. UNA Pwrilli A-fr-'3.i:Q55g JCQYCE SE! YGMAN fo S4- E Q -'C ga EF? ,Nl ,six ET E1 z .1 'ca Q fffvooh '..W'i' 947 F W2 yr'f'-Eff ' ' iff?-wt33 'l 1 . 4' ka WALYER SHAMOCK GEORGE SHWUYH PHYLLES S-HOAG Josephine Scalise-Wavy-haired, George Schaedler-George is an- Phyllis 5Cl1Uel'el' - Fofgei YOUI' dark-eyed, vivacious Jo, with her many friends, is a peren- nial live wire in homeroom and all her classes. Outside school hours she is busily earning pin money in a local theater. Edna Screen - Short, quick, and interesting. She's what cinna- mon would be like if cinna- mon could be endowed with life. The refreshing, sweet stinging taste matches Edna's personality and funny, caustic comments to everyone, about everything. Walt Shamock - Walt not only has blond hair and good looks, but he also possesses a swell personality. No wonder he's one of the most popular fellows at M.H.S. With fellows and girls alike, Walt rates A plus. other of the athletic members of the class, being a star swimmer and soccer player. The main interest for George, however, seems to be on the corner of the main fioor with a very attractive blonde senior. Arlan Seidon-The Little One not only blows a sweet sax in the M.H.S. band, but also more than excells on his piano accordion. He is planning to establish his own orchestra, and the results will probably be as unexpected as his humor. George Shibuth - George is the tall, blond, well-built fellow who has a smile for everyone. George keeps admiring girls at a distance unless one of them, or George, has some problem which, he figures, they might discover the best solution of together. homework? Don't worry, Phil will give you the assignment. Lose your book? Stop worry- ing, Phil will lend you hers. That's how Phil is. She's every- body's friend in every kind of situation, and being Phil, she'll never change. Joyce Seligman - Webster gives the definition of nice to be: sweet, fine, innately sensitive. And Webster is right. Joyce is nice - practically the nicest person we know. She has two valuable assets, ability and courage. She is going far. Phyllis Shoag-After talking with Phil, the quietest and the sweetest girl in M.H.S., you're big and strong and clever enough to surmount the larg- est obstacle. It's a nice feeling and a gift that Phil will never lose because she'll always be herself. EQIO ,Nl Z u' o '1 4 vo :r o :a cn 0 ar I 2: :T 4 an UU :. 3 T an 1 l n a' 'L ua :r o '! 'lf I L. C o. Z4 F6 cu I4 3' cn '1 so UD I+ t-HGH QA SQ, li g I' ii- 4 O qwnmvf 1947 ing around new or battered radios. The funny part is that. once he gets them apart he can't seem to get them to- gether again without some part left over. He expects to make radio his work in the future. Philip Siniscalco-With the fel- lows he's just an all-around good guy. Among the fairer sex he has created many deep sighs. Another member of the co-op course, Phil has made himself well-known both at M.H.S. and at Tech. Shirley Skinner-Shirley belongs to the quiet set, but did you ever hear that quiet set when they got together? - Not so quiet. With a cute smile, and a soft Hi , Shirl goes about her business and makes each day a good one iust by being around. MART LOU SIEJUNGI PHll.lF smsscxzw THOMAS SFPPLES snmlev sxmnsii of us, likes a breathing spell now and then, but even with- out one, she manages to be around when things are hap- pening. She likes dancing, especially barn-dancing, and discovering something to laugh at. Thomas Sipples-Swift as a rab- bit on the football team, and sole scorer in a 7-0 win over Bristol, Bo's kidding nature and infectious smile have won him plenty of friends in school. An all-round sports man, he also plays varsity baseball. Ann Smith -Ann is a good kid with plenty to offer in the way of friendship and fun. She is sweet and usually quiet - usually, that is. Success will meet Ann, we know. Mary Lou Siering-Although tiny, Mary Lou can always be seen and heard. Her funny little remarks are unexpectedly ap- propriate, and her unfailing generosity fills many an empty stomach during inter- mission. Norma Skinner- Norma is one of those fortunate people who are able to combine industry, resourcefulness, and ability to achieve perfect scholarship. Always an honor student, Norma still finds time to be active in numerous school affairs. Elizabeth Smith-Smitty is one of the brave delegates from homeroom 105 A. M. who sallies forth to French, first period, every morning. Lizzie- lou's Howdy is a familiar part of her varied dialects. They're quite useful on the phone. H l G I-1 od sf' MARY wma . e-lswrw Saisaisrzl Ruin SGMERSET X 1 4 . Q O i M 'U ' o . S r r fs if 4, s- f, was f Q 'WD E N. Q9 Q K 2 9 gt A I 9 4 7 aAnaAnA meow emu smecw L Bene stevens Mary Smith -With a cute grin, Henry Sobieski- Corky's blond dark eyes, and naturally curly hair, Pony has a look of mystery about her. You can never quite tell what she's thinking about, especially in class. Pony goes confidently along making friends and having fun on the way. Lesley Sorman - Pleasantly re- served exceptwith her friends, Lesley has the reputation for being counted upon in every- day happenings and emer- gencies. Her marks are far above reproach and she works hard to keep them there. Barbara Stagon - There will never be another Bob. Every- one knows that, Bob best of all, because she is Bob. Her almost legendary personality has become through the years, almost as familiar to us as our own names. crew-cut could be seen bob- bing violently along the cor- ridors as its owner dashed on to class in his Marine fatigue iacket. Without his massive hulk, a lot more yardage would have been gained against M.H.S. through tackle. Pauline Spinelli -Spinny is one of those famous cheerleaders. Her great popularity is the envy of many less brightly en- dowed fellow students. Every- one has to admit there is no one equal to her onthe dance floor. Ethel Stagon - For a girl who al- ways appears iust-so, look at Ethel, for she is attractive and really knows how to dress. With her nice personality and beautiful outfits Ethel is one girl who will always be noticed. Ruth Somerset-Never a dull mo- ment - that's Ruthie's code. And she follows it to the letter. She's a girl with light brown hair and sparkling eyes, with a little bit of devil thrown in. Fun and more fun. Irene Stabach - The answer to why everyone prefers blondes rests in Irene. With her cute, smooth manner Irene has made an impression on many of her fellow students. She has a nice personality and a nice smile. As you can see, she's iust nice. Betty Stevens-What can you say except that, like her strange beautiful green eyes, Bet will always be the same. Three fourths of the time she is typi- col Stevens . The other fourth she lets fall gems of wisdom that would strike Emerson dumb. I0 ER ,Nl L o 10 cn 'U :- us 1 o xr n I Z 2 m 5. o :1 en 5. Q Qytusysb 1 I' ii lgigil 3 4 0 qwnmds 1947 thousand. He's the first with the catch phrases, and the first to abandon them. He's not only nice to look at, but nice to be with, though his humor is rather overwhelm- mg. John Suzio - Popular John is the envy of the boys and the heart-throb of the girls. He has won his letter in football, but also likes basketball and baseball. His charm and friendliness to all will be missed in M.H.S. Makary Targonsky -Mi is certainly, t typ t c ld b alled ' o' , but do e 's usklal i e ri h ns , at thegxt ime, right ten . Relie anish, Mike? -X Harry Stokos-Harry is a favorite with everyone who knows him because he is ready to come in with his help anytime, whether it is hearty laughter, staunch friendliness, or hard work. Philip Swain-Not everyone finds an intelligent fellow and a truly likable personality in one person. We're lucky. We did. An S in Chemistry, editor of the Annual, a member of the National Honor Society - these are only a few notable honors Phil has collected. Alice Tasker-A little blonde miss who is seen a lot but not heard from very often is Alice. She is one who delights in making everyone about her happy and she does this very nicely. When you're feel- ing low, Al is the girl who can make life brighter for you. I Nancy Sturmer- Nan, the girl with beautiful golden voice to match her golden hair, treated us to many lovely songs in various assemblies. Chemistry seems to be the only thing that can set Nancy off key. Jean Tamburine - Different, di- verting, talented, that's Tam- by. Her wonderful magic pencil enlivens our assem- blies, shows, and dances. And she's a full-fledged author. But through all the blowing trumpets she remains as easy and natural as she will ever be. John Tenerowicz -Johnny is so quiet you're surprised when his sense of humor pops up unexpectedly. But though it's sudden, it's always funny. Johnny is a member of the Agricultural Course and lent his excellent build to the foot- ball team. bvk Z Q. lllli ii in ,mb -, Q . e ,. ..,. .. ,:..,.,,. . A . Y I I ' lf' Q' r H I G H MARlLYN rr-iowsom ETHEL mmm SM, ,Wm S fl 2 r 'H ' 0 f A: . ' io A VV'h ,D E ll Q Q' 5...-.5 . ,r g yt. 5 1.16. N -Q .15 - , ' - . .,,. 3' 5 Q ssl s t r ' senimm nezza muaenx nscxowe urrsw tomczur 'ii- flj A ' m- ,,,- 'wwf x ...2 If.. -t rg: s l .QQ - 3 lifes. . ,. 'lil gs T , - F ' 71 ,.f52if ' W A A eemvieve tovretl Wil-WW TOWNE Marilyn Thompson - It is impas- Ethel Tierney .. Brass may Shine Sally Tierney-The old quotation, sible to write about Tommy in so few words, for she pos- sesses so many qualities. lt's Tommy for friendship, for fun, for sincerity, for sympathy. She talks a lot and laughs a lot and we like her a lot. Beniamin Tiezzi - Bobo is one of the pillars of Wilcox Tech, and one of the most popular fel- lows in the Miller Street ln- stitute of Higher Learning. He is also the man responsible for the writeups in the Annual of some of the other Boys from the valley . Frank Tonidandel - Frank, prob- ably because of his natural reserve, always seems more grown up compared to other students. He is quietly friend- ly and is liked by everyone. He's a swell fellow and a good sport. more brightly than gold, but the true test comes with the years. We remember that when it comes to Mickey. She is pure gold in loyalty, friend- ship, tact, and last of all, but most important, character. Filimena Tiscione - Filimena not only has a pretty name, but she is also a nice girl. She's another one of those geniuses who dote on Math. She not only likes ity she's good at it! Genevieve Topper - We have finally found a cheerleader who is actually quiet. Gennie's perplexing questions turned many a dull chemistry period into actual fun , and the questioner herself drew many a backward glance from the male population of M.H.S. Lil Smile and the world smiles with you , is very apt in de- scribing Sal in a few words. She is an industrious worker, clever and capable, staying with a job until it is her best. lian Tomczuk-Quiet, petite, Lil is a member of the Special Chorus, and one of Mr. Parisi's valuable altos in Choral Music. Her smooth clothes are the envy of many a fellow stu- dent. fGirls, of course.J William Towne - Time waits for no one except Bill. He's just a very unassuming and non- chalant boy. The reason Bill usually takes things slowly is not because he hasn't the energy, he's saving that pep for the pool. He's quite a swimmer. Jr MERI0 HIGH 'QA 1 sq, Eli? g I' if- , 0 qhnmgf 1941 Clinton Tracy-He seems so quiet. -lean Trailer - Seldom one finds Quiet looks, quiet voice, ab- sorbed in his own quiet busi- ness. Except for one thing. He has the driest, most biting sense of humor anywhere. He can insult anybody, any- thing, so quietly its impossible to get angry. You can only laugh. Mildred Ushchak-Millie is the one in the crowd, the one you notice. She's little and round, with eyes as blue and bright as a kitten's. Unlike a kitten she has an opinion on every- thing. Harriet Vouras - Harriet is the girl who possesses a gift for writing, and she has put it to good use for the Pennant . Her black curly hair is the envy of her female class- mates, especially on the rainy days. a completely ideal personality. But we of '47 have. Jeanie is cute, smart, dependable, and popular. She knows what to do and how to do it. With her sweet laugh and humorJeanie has gathered herself many a faithful pal. Lorraine Veillete - Did you ever meet a girl you liked immedi- ately? Well, if you have, then you'll understand what Lor- raine is like, for she is one of these girls. She is everything you like in a girl. She can be silly or serious. That's what we like about her. Dorothy Waleski- Dody is a cute little brunette who's fun with a capital F . To eat-and to dance, these are the boon of her existence. Plenty of food, a pile of good records, and Dody is a very happy and entertaining girl. l Joseph Urciola - Joe is Joe, and that's all there is to it. He can usually be found among a group of smiling girls. It is rumored that anyone desiring to charter a bus should go to see Joe. 1 Bernard Victor - Mr. Victor was another of M.H.S.'s co-ops. Quiet, except when he was with his friends, he made his everlasting mark in Wilcox because of his willingness to cooperate in both work and leisure. Joan Walsh - Little Joanie is the girl with the soft voice and the shy grin. Even though she is small, Joanie surely can hold her own. With her pleasing way and very cute manner, she has won the admiration of many a co-student. JOHN WALSH CLAIRE WALTER -f ,Z Mg... keg 5 H Est- 'A .... 1 Ag.,- 55 .,.'.,. Y X we wx 'if isgmi xxx X X xiii fi. r ' W K 5 Tfilalfiiz- ig: ,Z i .. WlyL!AM WEATHER S A Q W Q 1,6 s sg? Q 5 liz? 'F . X . if E Ja X PATTY WILCOX noeeszr wiwrirsea Rower worm . Ci' -Si il l ilzlz ' -If- 4 Iii Et' . ' 2 Ti, - . wnpggp wg'-LgN5ggG AQUEEY WOQDWARD JOSEPH WYSCCW John Walsh-Jack, good looking and extremely popular, is al- ways in a good humor. He not only stars in soccer and swimming, but also in any form of mathematics. Jack may usually be found at a local dance, having fun. Patricia Wilcox - A cute smile, a friendly Hi , and there's Pat, a girl with a definitely pleas- ing personality. Though she leaves, her spirit lingers on, for her hearty laugh and in- fectious giggles will echo for- ever through the halls of M.H.S. Wilfried Wollenberg - Tall, nice, and very popular, Will was the star goalie of the soccer team and first-string center for the basketball team. Will showed his versatility by pass- ing Math. Review the first time with no errors. Claire Walter- Claire is one of the most versatile persons we have ever met. Not only is she plenty of fun and nice to talk to, but she also is very smart -and very ambitious. For one girl with all the qualities of future success look at Claire. A very nice picture to look at, i00. Robert Winninger- Bob is that tall, dark fellow, who has made himself quite a name with his smooth voice, throaty laugh, and corny iokes. Bob his quiet moments, too, has but he has proved that he's iust the fellow for plenty of fun. Audrey Woodward-Audrey is a perennial charter member of the Tuna Fish Club. Every in- termission she can be found in the crowd with a sandwich in one hand and un libre Francais in the other. X MERIO IDEN Y- amy v 3 I' i- flwails iillllil dak .GF 1947 5 4? 3 E cn Q li :- in 'I UI l E 5. o :s 0 fellow worth being acquainted with. You've missed a lot if you haven't heard some of his quaint iokes and witty re- marks. He's fun - good-look- ing -and can certainly talk. Don't know what we would do without him. Robert Woian-From Bob, who is Jo reserved and quiet, we have elicited enough information to discover he spends much of his time hunting and trapping. If the case arose, Bob might also be able to tell some good fish stories. seph Wysocki - Joe is another of the boys who still had an afternoon's work ahead of them when the rest of us were all through for the day. But Joe never seemed to mind. His keen sense of humor will carry him far. QQ? HLGH 80 lu l Q fr 2 2 1- 3? is Mwmip 1947 Gordon Young-Gordon is easily recognized by his good- natured laugh. He plays a good trumpet in the M.H.S. band and is also notable for the excellent bit of solo work he did in Special Chorus. Elmer Zimmerman - ln his flashy sweaters, Zim is usually seen at any M.H.S. activity. If he's not seen, he's heard, especial- ly before class, when there resounds through the hall, Who understands the geom- etry? No need to turn. lt's Zim. Janet Young - Cute Janet can never be found in the same place twice. McGee's closet has nothing on her locker. The teacher in study hall never is blessed by Jan's presence in study because Jan prefers to retire to 'l 12 for an interest- ing visit with Virgil. Edward Zygmont-Eddie has two assets in the beginning. He's quiet enough to be willing to allow someone else to do the talking, and he owns a car. He was captain of the soccer team and much of its success can be attributed to him. Beatrice Zemke - Though Bea is quiet, you can never mistake her for anyone else, and she manages to have friends everywhere. She likes danc- ing, particularly square danc- ing, and dotes on basketball, though she missed some of the games because of Friday night work. MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1947 WHO HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED THEIR HIGH SCHOOL WORK: Edward Sawina Beniamin Wiktor Frank Tonkowicz Donald Woronick CLAIRE WALTER alutatory as We welcome you. our parenfs and relafives. friends and acquainfances, feachers and mem- bers of fhe Board of Educafion fo our graduafion exercises fhis evening. Wifhouf your combined aid and encouragemenf few of us would have reached fhis goal, fhe firsf maior furning poinf in our lives. As we are graduafed from high school fonighf and endeavor fo seelc our niches in fhe over-all scheme ofaffairs, we are no longer able fo confine our oufloolc fo fhe communify. nor even fo fhe sfafe nor fhe nafion, for broader horizons beclcon - fhose of fhe world. l-lowever, inseparably linked wifh ifs greafly enlarged field of opporfunify are ifs manifold dilemmas. ln ana- lyzing fhe infinife number of problems beseffing fhe world foday and crying for improvemenf or solufion, a cerfain few musf be coped wifh al' once. Among fhese fhe quesfion of fhe afomic bomb. folerafion, feeding fhe sfarving, and building a lasfing peace are unquesfionably foremosf in our minds. Unfil more definife conclusions concerning The afomic bomb are reached, fhe menfally and morally disfurbing race for world supremacy Through ifs confrol will confinue fo be a menace. Wifhouf universal folerance of race, creed, and color, fhere can never be a firm bond unifing fhe peoples of 'the world in a concrefe foundafion for lasfing peace. Moreover, unless fhe endless, depressing burden of elcing oul' a sfarving exisfence is soon removed, mankind will nof possess fhe fime, sfrengfh, or pafience fo exercise folerafion or fo devofe ifself fo building a lasfing peace. As producfs of an educafion designed fo facilifafe finding a place in sociefy, if is our dufy fo fake up fhese problems now. - Once again we bid you welcome fo our graduafion exercises and we sincerely hope fhaf you will find fhem enjoyable and enferfaining. PHILIP SWAIN Valedictory +'WiThin a Tew minuTes, we seniors, The Class of I947, will be graduaTes OT Meriden High School. We shall in all probabiIiTy never again come TogeTher as an enTire group, Tor our diversi- Tied +aIen+s and inTeresTs may carry some of us all over The world. We leave Meriden High School, however. noT wiTh a sense of TinaIiTy, buT wiTh a Teeling ThaT we are enTering upon a new sTage in our lives Tor which we have been preparing during our pasT years OT school. The primary aim of our sysTem of educaTion is and should be To Train TuTure ciTizens of our democracy, and as we go TorTh TonighT, we are one oT The severesT TesTs educa- Tion in The UniTed STaTes has yeT experienced. Our generaTion has in iTs hands The power To bring To The world prosperiTy never beTore conceived by The mind oT man, or To bring equally inconceiv- able desTrucTion and devasTaTion. We FirsT and ToremosT is, oT course, ThaT mans who are sTarving. AT home we our heads as a consTanT ThreaT. We Truly happy world. ,, are Taced wiTh many diTTicuIT problems which defy solufion. of IasTing peace. There are also millions of our 'Fellow hu- all need To learn Tolerance. The aTomic bomb hangs over musT solve These and many more if we hope To creaTe a As ciTizens of a democracy, we can noT acT passively - we musT be acTive parI'icipanTs in our governmenT. All abouT us we see groups and powers sTriving To overwhelm and desTroy our way oT IiTe. IT is To Train us To proTecT This way of life ThaT our Teachers and schools have worlced so hard during The pasT years. IT is diTficuIT Tor us To express our deep and sincere appreciaTion To The people oT Meri- den, and Their agenTs The Board oT EducaTion, The SuperinTendenT of Schools, The School Adminis- TraTors, and The FacuITy Tor all They have done Tor us. We Thanlc Them Trom The boTTom of our hearTs, and we pray we may noT Tail The TrusT They have placed in us. AT IasT The Time has come when we musT bid Tarewell To our school - and To each oTher, and iT is my earnesT hope ThaT The Class oT I'-747 may ever be a crediT To The Meriden High School and The CiTy of Meriden. CLASS NOTABLES LQQKING BRAOSHAW , T BLS DORQTQH K vi ALTER SHAMOC D CL 'D Mah N85 WALT ER PWLW R BEST DANCER OBERT BUSA l9AuL1NE SPINELL1 'MOST FQPULAP, PA'TRuc.sA HART WILLIAM GRAN-r swm, Mom' A-fn-1 Lena wu..z.rAm GRANT 50:11-1 ANN Rosrsofwf CLASS NOTABLES Q K CLASS Wrrs E31 DRESSED 'Sv'-X N4 'f Hom 1AgLE sofa' F5A1.E Ho N T' 'Jams Pcnwaas w Mon' 'STv0rous Q,vNwm, offs Geenca Gmsnsmm ' Mum' Ahcxrwg V WILLQAM MMP:-N ewan Wm-ran M...,,,,,,MWe mia? KQV., Q, HTHQMAS MESTTE KATHLEEN PocA01.o Mom' COLLEGIATE CLASS NOTABLES wywfg 'fuouvroumrsvs DQNALQ DUTEMPLE iiifwwa MYAMGURINE, 2 GYM S glfoox JMQHNS 'N' UP: Smooqnwg-RANCH who PA TRIO!! 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X. ..,,,,,..,.. . -.-.w,,,fW,.........,,..g,- Hicks Oratorical and Hadley fkuslin Essay Contests Wednesclay, June Il, I947 HICKS PRIZE ORATORICAL CONTEST MEDALISTS George Gershefslci Formal Essay John Grornala Ralph Lulcens Joyce Seligman Philip Swain HICKS PRIZE ESSAY CONTEST MEDALISTS Mary Burke George Gershefslci Philip Swain Informal Essay Rulh Cohen Margarel l-lerningway Ecldis Marlancik C XS X CP 0 Av-67' SENIOR RECEPTION As the Annual goes to press, plans are being formulated tor the Senior Reception to be held on June 7, 1947 at the Armory. The theme for the event will be a Garden of Roses, and all the decorations will be centered around rose arbors. The dance programs, which are being designed by Virginia Nowakowski, will also be based on the roses idea. William Murphy, the chairman of the music committee, has already announced that Francis Delfino and his orchestra will furnish the dreamy music necessary. Under the direction ot such a reliable committee the Reception of the Class of '47 is sure to be a memorable evening. COMMITTEE Chairman . Thomas Mesite Programs ,, , . Joan Kqpitzke Music William Murphy Tickets , ..., Edward Zygmont Decorations Virginia Nowulcowski Publicity .,.. Anthony Gurecki Invitations , ,,.. Patricia Hart 3 Q.. JUNIOR PROMENADE Under the direction of a very capable committee headed by William Shea, the Junior Prom of the Class of '48 was held at the Crystal Ballroom on February 8, T947 and proved a huge success. Besides picking a very original location for the event, the committee chose a very striking theme-a winter carnival, with white and green serving as the color scheme. The entire hall was decorated with greens and huge cardboard snowmen, while the stage back-drop was decorated with snowflakes and Class of '48 written in large silver letters. The multi-colored crystal ball, rotating dreamily over the dancers, was the highlight of the evening. The programs, which were cleverly designed by Jean Knapp, also echoed the wintery theme, for they were green with white snowflakes and snowmen adorning them. Music for the evening was furnished by Ozzie Grannis and his orchestra, with Tiny Simms doing the vocals. Many other things contributed to the success of the evening -the beforehand publicity of Gerie Megowan's clever posters, the wonderful snowy evening, and even the delicious cold soda. Thanks, Juniors, for a wonderful evening! Chairman , , . COMMITTEE . . William Shea Refreshments ,. . . Ted Szydlo Assistant Chairman Janet Sabrosky Tickets ., .... Robert Maieski Decorations ...... . . . Janet Conreaux Posters , , Geraldine Megowan Programs .. .. ..,...., Marie Edgar Invitations . . Ellen O'Brien Publicity , . Katherine Keohane Music . . . ,. Lorenzo Valleru al. RN NX :- M . . ff, xx SX ,::,.:,,.,: - .......-..,..-. A ,...,. I , ff , N fr' X X v A x ' ' xx X A -x Q Q S, xx is N sas 3 -P' 5 'Q ' . - . Q3 . , 'Q ,. 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Q 3 A 1., Q, ,, .121 .. .W,,:,,.c.,,,1,+fi.wgzpi-...,E,.,:,L Xa- ,Q un uw tn an ex wa su-xc-amwvuxuvnsassi v Quinn in , ,gn , If , I 4 M ,inf I gfme-mtQ+,.f:xt.,-.,.:z.z:suit, :isa z.. .wezazzssz .zzzzz :':::::::::::::::z: :::::::..... M.: 2. .. . . .. 5, ng - - - - -me-s:f,:. :ws K ,::'g:gZEgr:ws',:::::-s-- tuszzzszz-'::::::::::::::::::::::: :azz ' me 5 ii!! ! iii H - ' - 0 - 4-if NMA Q sn m?'l?!15wu--2355 'hymn .Ji uswtmvm. ww-'M ww Q wus NM' DANCE BAND The Dance Band was one of Meriden High's newest accomplishments in the music field. Although, as the Annual goes to press, this new organization will make only one definite public appearance, at the Props and Paints play in May, they may appear at the proposed Senior Class dance, also to be given in May. The members have rehearsed faithfully for many months and are mostly interested in forming a well-trained dance band for next year Trombone Section: Phillip Godfried John Muenchow Piano: Merrill Doucette Base: Sydney Friedman Guitar: Charles Julian Drums: Thomas Kostka Conductor: Mr. Walter Angus MEMBERS Saxophone Section: John Carabetta David Goldstein Stuart Fox Clifford Schaedler Arlan Seidon Trumpet Section: David Anctil Wilfred Chausse Allen Hergot George Nankervis VARIETY SHOW The Meriden High School Variety Show, held on January 25 in the school auditorium, was a huge success. Anthony Julius and Louis Reale, our sensational comedians, received a hearty hand ot applause when they appeared on the stage to emcee the evening's program. Many comedy acts and vocal selections, piano and marimba solos, and dance routines were scattered throughout the program, but the real hit of the evening seemed to be the Cheerleader Act. The football team, dressed as girls, came out on the stage and performed a riotous imita- tion of the cheerleaders. Another act which appealed to the audience was the clown boxing match between Anthony Gurecki and Edward Zygmont. Much credit is due to the committee which handled the aftair, for it certainly proved one of the most successful events of our senior year. Chairman: Patricia Hart, assisted by Anthony Gurecki and Stage Hands: Donald Hass, Matthew Mroczka. Waller Slmmock' Spotlight: Ruth Cohen, Norma Skinner. Masters ot Ceremonies: Anthony Julius and Louis Reale. Head Adviser, Mr' L C' Churchill' Tickets: John Gromala, Marion Hobson, PERFORMERS Joan Belcourt, Walter Blackall, Dorothy Bogucki, Phillip Bogucki, Allan Hergott, Henry Janor, Charles Julian, Patricia Hart, Dorothy Bradshaw, Robert Busa, Wilfred Chausse, Theresa Joyce Seligman, Walter Shamock, Pauline Spinelli, Betty Stevens, Collins, Janet Conreoux, Irene Dabrowski, Carol DeFabbio, Louis Theisen, Robert Toombs, William Weathers, Donald Woll- Merrill Doucette, Sydney Friedman, Lois Ann Glaser, Ralph schlager, Edward Zygmont. Gomez, Anthony Gostyla, Anthony Gurecki, George Heckler, xw YK 1 I M, Vfx x.-Y 'X SPECIAL CHORUS Special Chorus, one of M.H.S.'s most active organizations, participated in many events dur- ing the year. The Chorus gave a dinner for their parents just before Christmas which was well attended and they also gave a Christmas concert, which was repeated a second time by popular demand. For weeks afterward the students could be heard humming Twas The Night Before Christmas , which had made a big hit at the concert. Their busy schedule also included singing for the Women's Club, and the Easter Service held at East Peak, participating in the C.C.l.L. music festival held in Bristol in May, and giving their own memorable spring concert in the school auditorium. MEMBERS lst Sopra nos: Ruth Berry, Dorothy Bogucki, Eleanor Bollinder, Harriet Bollman, Dorothy Bradshaw, Angeline D'Auria, Betty Dike, Jane Douglas, Irene DOURSICI, Marion Hobson, Arline Holznagel, Faith Leary, Jean McGrath, Janet Mills, Betty Parke, Edith Perlot, Pauline Spinelli, June Strauss, Nancy Sturmer. 2nd Sopranos: Juliette Girard, Barbara L'Heureux, Jeanne Petersen, Sally Tierney, Jean Trailer. Altos: Jean Aldrich, Janice Bowen, Jeanne Brown, Janet Conreaux, .Joan Kapitzke, Rose Muratore, Carolyn Nagel, Evelyn Noble, Betty Pawlak, Carol Saviteer, Lorraine Tarieri, Lorraine Viel- Iette, Audrey Woodward, Janet Young. Tenors: Francis Bartis, Louis Bergeron, Charles Bertogna, Douglas Brown, Ralph Gomez, Donald Hass, Paul Hoff, Thomas Mesite, William Murphy, Henry Pisarz, Alfred Savina, Curtiss Tapley, Lorenzo Vallera, Gordon Young. Basses: David Anctil, John Bierle, Philip Bogucki, Robert Ryan, Wilfred Chausse, Joseph DePaola, Merrill Doucette, Christian Fox, Roger Graham, Ralph Gustafson, Dudley Johnson, Charles Julian, Joseph Lemlxe, Ralph Lukens, John McLaughlin, John Rice, Joseph Rose, Michael Rossi, George Schaecller, Arlan Seidon, William Shea, Robert Toombs, Richard Ward, Robert Wodatch, Donald Wollschlager. Director: Mr. Antonio Parisi Accompanist: Beverly Gardinier BAND The Band, under the direction of Mr. Walter Angus, is one of the 'Few activities in which sophomores may participate. Besides helping to boost our morale at several football and basketball games, the band has taken part in many other activities. Three representatives were sent to the All-State Band, held in Hartford, the band presented its own excellent concert on April TO, played a ioint con- cert with Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford on April 22, and also played in the C.C.l.L. Music Festival in Bristol on May 9. MEMBERS Flute and Piccolo: B. Dike. Mesite, J. Muenchow. Clarinets: C. Bicknell, N. Burke, B. Dybiec, M. Fine, J. Hogan, Flugelhorn: D. Anctil. R. Lukens, B. Obie, F. Scarfi. W. Urban. Baritone: W. Leining. Saxophones: J. Carabetta, D. Go'dstein, S. Fox, C. Schoedler, Basses: S. Friedman, C. Falk. A. Seidon. Percussion: D. Dewey, D. Dodge, W. Draper, T. Kostka, W. Horns: L. Glaser, D. Knowlton, M. Smith. Shelton. Cornets and Trumpets: W. Chausse, C. DeFabbio, M. Doucette, Timpani: L. Glaser. T. Falk, A. Hergott, T. Lehmann, E. Lurvey, G. Nankervis, G. Glockenspiel: M. DeMady. Thorpe, C. Wheeler, G. Young. Drum Maiorettes: J. Cawthroy, V. Nash, J. Weber. Trombones: P. Godfried, D. Johnson, C. Julian, J. McKeon, D. Conductor: Mr. Walter Angus. UP .Down- H 4 W f sg W wfvhi x h 0. l X Q, H HJ' , 4 ix T d V ,Q ar. A ' s , R XQRMQM 312514 , .:,! .L S U yup ,WW i yx . Sf. J 5, 1 vs M iv 18 if f 5 Q Mff QwM.2 7 . . . Ink amvcy Take Y S+ 0-WSE. 1Pmss3oy, gk gi: ff N X .14-T5 1 The next stop-over is at the Chemistry Lab- oratory. No one knows lust exactly what goes on within its hallowed portals except, perhaps, a few chemistry students. However, we don't worry anymore when an explosion rocks the school. Hardened by bitter experience, everyone iust sighs and says, Hmm, Chemistry Club again. Here, it looks as if Jimmy McKeon is trying his hand at it. Brace yourself! It's 8:40 now, and the fellows in this Mechan- ical Drawing Class actually look almost awake. It's a feat, too, at that time in the morning. I wonder what great problem it is that's holding everyone's rapt attention? Mr. Russell is hard at work explaining it anyway. Noticing the high stools, I've often wondered how the boys manage to balance on them. More power to you, Fellows! Let's Take A Walk Around M. H. . It's 8:05 A.M., bright and early, as we make our first stop at Miss Patten's History Class. We can see by the group's bright, shining, and very intelligent faces that they have profited greatly by their nightly rendezvous with their good friend and staunch informer, Fulton Lewis, Jr. The practical side of high school-Miss Blanch- ard's class in the fine art of manipulating office machines. By the studied and intent looks on the girls' faces, we can draw the conclusion that it's a pretty tough course, too. What most of us wouldn't do to know how to work an adding machine, though. Think of all the S's that would suddenly sprout up in Math courses. My, don't they all look industrious! lt looks as if this is one Study Hall where everyone takes its official title to heart! No one is even trying to get away with scribbling a letter fmirabile dictuJ! Congratulations, Doctor Michel. It seems that you've accomplished the impossible. Just off the record, doesn't that fellow in the first aisle, third seat, look comfortable? What a life! Study Hail at M.H.S. Well, the Tillers of the Soil! That Agriculture Class looks awfully complicated, doesn't it? The fellows all look happy, though, and that's what counts. lt's a wonder to me how they ever find Room 12, Fourth Period, every day, but they all must make it for here they are. Doesn't Mike appear experienced behind that machine? Boy! But where's Mr. Wooding? lt's a bird! lt's a plane! No, it's Miss Cranshaw's Gym Class doing their daily dozen, guaranteed to take all of an eighth of an inch off your waist fif you keep them up long enoughl. No one brings in the fact that, the next morning, walking is practically impossible, and climbing stairs in a hurry to get to classes on time iust out! Don't laugh, boys, you wouldn't be beautiful in those suits, either! Hey, look! Room il, the one room in Meriden High School that everyone has had a class in. lt looks as if most of this boys' Health Class is really taking everything seriously, and rightly so. But come on, Bill Grant, get to work. You too, Mr. Paul. And, Ken Larsen, don't look so pensive, it can't be as bad as all that! Wonder what's on the stove here? Cooking Laboratory, Period Four, looks like a mighty busy place. Do you remember the wonderful refresh- ments that Miss Rideout's girls turned out for Parent's Night? This looks like a worthwhile course, they'll make some lucky men good wives. Just to reassure some of you fellows, note the Oxydol isn't going in! Look at those fingers fly! Mr. Vecchiolla cer- tainly has got those girls right on the ball. Oh, pardon me! I missed those two fellows! Anyway, they all have the right idea, being able to type out a theme is a pretty good thing to know. We who never got out of the Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of the party stage can be iustly envious of their ability! Don't be fooled by all the serious expressions: usually, this Trigonometry Class of Mr. Beeson's is as alive as a day in mid-winter. How could it help but be gay with Dud Johnson, Jim McKeon, and Bill Mousch scattered about? The reason for all the long faces is that they were working hard on a test the day that the pictures were taken. Look at poor Ruth Cohen, the only girl in the class! My heart bleeds for her - or does it? What can there be on the front blackboard that these co-op fellows are so interested in? They seem to be soaking up the explanation, too. And everyone looks so terribly serious. It must l':e pretty important! But say, Bill Gallagher, wake up, chum! School's not over yet! xflf Last stop, Miss Coleman's Fourth Year Latin Class. Stan looks lonely, but dcn't feel too sorry for him, Phil Swain usually keeps him company. Don't let Joan and Janet and Jean and Harriet fool you with their front seats, they occupy a block of four in the back. This class is a lot of fun fjust look at the smiling facesl, and after getting Aeneas through his trip from Troy, the class feels ready for anything! There's the bell! Another day over! All that food in Room 8 tends to make one hungry, and a candy bar only fills up that in- most notch, so let's just take a short look at the Auditorium before we leave. It looks rather funny empty, but just picture it on June Twen- tieth, with all of us on the stage! There's the gang, so let's go - see you tomorrow morning! Look hard, everyone! lt's twenty minutes after twelve and not a person has his eyes on the clock! Anything to get a little homework done to lessen the nightly load! Beatrice Zemke, don't you know that there's no talking allowed in the Library? And look at Tom Mesite! What a pained expression! You'd think he didn't like to Read, Write, and Think! Look familiar? It certainly should! Room 8, where the elite meet to eat . Rosie Amoroso seems to be enjoying that banana, and who wouldn't after a day of slaving in classrooms? lt can't be very late because there are some empty seats, but just wait a while! You'll have to fight your way out. sw N 'Q N A' ,, ..,. f , , Bfc i' TIM ., . 5 Pomwe , 1.55 eggs' : ' N.-vawxwqg? v4Ho? SQPH PRE unemf 'THE Tr-smmmqs Q M 4- 4 .J C' cfugd l -- SQ MERIDEN bar fe Qs Liv. ,ff-V , CHEMISTRY CLUB The Chemistry Club provided a suitable outlet for the talents of the mad scientists of M.H.S. Though its bi-monthly meetings were scenes of great enthusiasm and industry, fortunately no maior catastrophes occurred. One of the most successful experiments of the year was the preparation of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, and the observation of its elifects on a victim. Conclusion: Pretty potent stuff! An- other phase of the club program was a field trip to The International Silver Company labora- tory at Factory X. OFFICERS President , . Kenneth Larsen VicefPresident Edward Peterson Secretary-Treasurer Douglas Brown SPONSOR Mr. Bernard Jurale MEMBERS Carl Colle, George Gershefski, Phillip Godfried, Byrne Jurale, Donald Petrucelli, James Rybeck, Philip Swain, Claire Walter. Ralph Lukens, Morgan Martin, Jean McGrath, James McKeon, FORUM This year the Forum was one of the most active clubs in the entire school. The club sponsored the American Legion Oratorical Contest, and members accompanied the winner to Waterbury twice, the first time for the area competition, the second, for the regional contest. A hot and heavy debate on the policies of the Pennant provided not only much food for thought, but also some levity at an early meeting. As had been the custom for a number of years, the club made a very enioyable trip to Savin Rock in June. OFFICERS President .......... Muriel Campbell Vice-President ,. Philip Swain Secretary .... . . . Jean McGrath Treasurer .. Raph Lukens SPONSOR Miss Frances Hubbard MEMBERS Constance Baranski, Harriet Boehle, Harriet Bollman, Janice McKeon, Rosemary McMahon, Janet Mills, George Nankervis, Patricia Oten, Cynthia Otis, Betty Parke, Joan Powers, Donald Rasted, Janet Sabrosky, Billie Salter, William Shea, Alice Stambolian, Curtis Tapley, Robert Toambs, Harriet Vouras, Claire Bowen, Dorothy Bradshaw, Jeanne Brown, Beverly Birkhardt, Janet Conreaux, Frances Cygan, Richard Davis, Joan Delaney, Ann DiNino, Margaret Hangen, Elaine Jude, Katherine Keohane, Barbara Knell, Irene Kuhta, Ruth Lake, Faith Leary, Sheila Looby, Walter, Janet Young, Robert Zollinger. Geraldine Magowan, Maureen Markham, Joan Maslar, James FRENCH CLUB The French Club, which consisted of students having more than one year of French, and whose basic rules eliminated all conversation and procedure not carried out in French, had as its main purpose to acquaint the students with French customs, manners, and practices more extensively than is possible in class. In addition to the usual programs of French songs, skits, puppet shows, and other games, such as Bingo, two important proiects were undertaken. One was the initiation of a flourishing correspondence between every member and a French student of the same age, the other, the compilation of a scrapbook on France. OFFICERS President . Audrey Woodward Secretary Jean Aldrich Vice-President . . Norma Skinner Treasurer Joan Powers SPONSOR Dr. Eleanor L. Michel MEMBERS Harriet Bollman, Jeanne Brown, Ruth Cohen, Lorraine Dumas, Martin, Janet Mills, Donald Petrucelli, Joyce Seligman, Claire Juliette Girard, Katherine Keohane, Dorothy Klinski, Morgan Walter. THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The F. F. A., or the Future Farmers of America, was an up-and-coming club whose mem- bers were enrolled in the agricultural course. The aims of the organization, which is nation- wide, are to help the prospective farmer assume civic responsibility as well as further his knowledge of agricultural practices. If not watched closely, the members will become serious threats to the solvency of many of Meriden's now flourishing farms and dairies. OFFICERS President . , , ,. Frederick Hallman Vice-President ,. Thomas O'Brien Secretary John Tenerowicz Treasurer . Harold Waller SPONSOR Mr. Franklin Wooding MEMBERS Walter Boris, Joseph Ceruti, Michaell Ceruti, Thaddeus Gudelski, Robert Micue, Jake Milewski, John Rice, Thomas Roberts, Carl Peter Hazelwood, Ted Lapuc, George Logan, Robert Matusek, Swenson, Ray Wcoding. JUNIOR COLLEGE CLUB The Junior College Club, which is composed of iunior and senior girls interested in entering college or nurses' training, was entertained during the course of the year by speakers from vari- ous colleges, including Wheaton, New Britain Teachers' College, Jackson, and Katharine Gibbs, In addition to regular meetings, the members attended a musicale and tea with the College Club, and a tea in Hartford for prospective teachers. Two members took part in a panel discussion at a College Club session. Taken singly and collectively, the events of the year were most satis- factory. OFFICERS President . . ....,.,. .. Lorraine Dumas Vice-Pesiclent Janet Young Secretary , , , Caire Walter Treasurer . Katherine Keohane SPONSOR Miss Anna T. Doyle MEMBERS Jean Aldrich, Edith Angelillo, Alice Banaszewski, Kathleen Bilger, Harriet Boehle, Eleanor Bolinder, Harriet Bollman, Janice Bowen, Jeanne Brown, Janet Conreaux, Muriel Campbell, Carmela Catrona, Frances Cygan, Mildred D'Apice, Joan Delaney, Ann DiNino, Jeanette Erazmus, Roselia Forte, Lois Ann Glaser, June Harrington, Doreen Harris, Elaine Jude, Edythe Kaplan, Dorothy Klinski, Barbara Knell, Ruth Lake, Faith Leary, Sheila looby, Maureen Markham, Eddis Martancik, Jean McGrath, Rosemary McMahon, Marilyn Meah, Janet Mills, Colleen Moore, Rose Muratore, Carolyn Nagel, Patricia Oten, Cynthia Otis, Betty Pawlak, Loisiane Perry, Louise Pichnarcik, Joan Powers, Irene Rostock, Janet Sabrowski, Billie Salter, Joyce Seligman, Phyllis Shoag, Alice Stambolian, Harriet Vouras, Lillian Wahlers, Betty Ann Ward, Audrey Woodward. LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club, under the sponsorship of Miss Frances Peck, was a small, select group of girls interested in books in general and also in library work. This year, as usual, the club under- took to decorate the library appropriately at Christmastime and took charge of the displays during Book Week. The programs of the club consisted largely of reviews of both non-fiction and fiction books prepared and given by members. The head librarian at the Curtis Memorial Library, Mr. Ran- som Richardson, also spoke at one of the meetings. OFFICERS President . ..,......, , ,. Janet Mills Secretary . . . ,. ...... Lillian Marotti Treasurer . ..,,. ,.., B etty Parke SPONSOR Miss Frances Peck MEMBERS Katherine Keahane, Maureen Markham, Rose Marotti, Marilyn Harriet Vouras, Helen Zaientz. Meah, Colleen Moore, Josephine Papandrea, Mildred Ushchuk, MORNING LIBRARY CLUB OFFICERS President ,, ., ...... .., . Janet Mills Secretary . . .,.... . ,. Lillian Marotti Treasurer ...,,,. . . ,. . Betty Parke SPONSOR Miss Frances Peck MEMBERS Katherine Keohane, Maureen Markham, Rose Marotti, Marilyn Harriet Vouras, Helen Zaientz. Meah, Colleen Moore, Josephine Papandrea, Mildred Ushchuk, AFTERNOON LIBRARY CLUB OFFICERS President . , . , ,.. . . .. ,.. Arlene Levitt Secretary . . ,... . , . . . , Laura Lou Doxey Treasurer , ..,...,.. . Therese Klenk SPONSOR Miss Elinor J. Barrows MEMBERS Faith Arinoff, Gloria Beck, Catherine Carpenter, Jane Libbey, Carol Luft, Lorraine Targonsky, Lillian Vouras, Joan Lambert. THE MERIDEN HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISTS' CLUB The Meriden High School Journalists' Club, formerly The Pennant Press Club, was composed of students interested in any phase of iournalism, although members were not required to be connected with either the Pennant or the Annual. The meetings were notable not only for their informality, but also for the frequent employ- ment of the Coronet quizzes to pass the time. However, a tour of the Journal Publishing Com- pany provided an interesting and educational project for one of the meetings. OFFICERS President ,. Harriet Bollman Se:rctary . .. Carolyn Nagel Vice-President James McKeon Treasurer , ,. Marian Jenkins SPONSOR Miss Eleanor J. Gantley MEMBERS Nancy Crosthwait, Mildred D'Apice, Angela D'Auria, Juliette Meah, Donald Rasted, Joyce Seligrnan, William Shea, Philip Girard, Victoria Grodzicki, John Gromala, Patricia Hart, Kath- Swain, Jeanne Thomas, Harriet Vouras, Lillian Wahlers, Claire erine Keohane, Doris Kwiatkowski, Maureen Markham, Marilyn Walter. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Membership in the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors the high school can give to any student. Membership depends on outstanding qualities in the four fields of leader- ship, scholarship, character, and service. Students are nominated by their classmates with re- spect to leadership, by the faculty with respect to character and service, and as for scholar- ships, the candidates must stand in the upper quarter of the class. Three elections are held for each class, the first takes place at the end of the iunior year, the other two near the commencement and conclusion of the senior year. Not more than fifteen per cent of the students of any class are allowed to become members. SPONSOR Miss Anna T. Doyle COUNCIL Miss Anna T. Doyle, Miss Sadie Pickard, Miss Eleanor Gantley, Mr. Raymond P. Walker, Mr. H. Chandler Hunt. MEMBERS Constance Baranski, Harriet Bollman, Ruth Cohen, Lorraine thia Otis, Norma Skinner, Philip Swain, Jean Tamburine, Jean Dumas, Beverly Gardinier, Marion Hobson, Joan Kapitzke, Eddis Trailer, Harriet Vouras, Claire Walter, Audrey Woodward, Janet Martancik, Jean McGrath, James McKeon, Paulette Nadile, Cyn- Young. ISS. vcr A Annually Also To Q 1 Squa Neal! Sl my . BASES!!! 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While they were all available for this service in their own classes, many of them volunteered to serve during any of their study periods in a class where an operator was not available. All the members of the club were most helpful, and special praise was due the volunteers and the student instructors for their generosity and cooperation. SPONSORS Mr, James Hopkins, Mr, Norman Burgdorf MEMBERS Morning School: Edward Angorsky, Walter Boris, Douglas Brown, Robert Bryon, Muriel Campbell, Wilfred Chausse, Carl Colle, Janet Conreoux, Mildred D'Apice, Gene Darin, Alford Dibble, Joyce Dittmer, Henry Evarts, Lorraine Farrieri, Frances Gill, Peter Giordano, David Goldner, Victoria Grodzicki, John Gromala, John Gusley, Stanley Hancock, Paul Hott, Marion Jenkins, Joyce Kingsford, Norman Afternoon School: W. Bailey, W, Burke, A. Cunnata, A. Dimock, C. Hoeking, D. Johnson, J. Johnson, H. Karrer, C. Karsmarski, G. Kramer, J. Lambert, J. Libbry, C. Luft, R. Martin, P, Milne, C. Nill, R. Olson, Koeller, Marialyce Knowlton, Doris Kwiatkowski, Warren Leining, Maureen Markham, James McKeon, Marilyn Meoh, Mary Miller, Colleen Moore, Rose Muratore, William Murphy, Thomas O'Brien, Edward Peterson, John Rice, Walter Shamock, Irene Staback, Ethel Stagon, Philip Swain, Carlton Swenson, Vincent Tomosetti, Wilfred Wollenberg. M, Perron, E. Rakowski, R. Rewinkel, E. Rosch, E, Schneider, J. Scalise, R. Schuelke, J. Starke, W. Urban, A. Yara. fi. ifyfyvv V Jw W PRoPs AND PAINTS DRAMATIC soclerv Props and Paints was, as usual, the club with the largest membership, consisting of those interested in dramatics and backstage procedure. The high-lights of the year were the play, A Date With Judy , and the ever-intriguing initiation. The few formal meetings were always outstanding for the quality and quantity of refresh- ITISYITS. OFFICERS President Stanley Robakiewicz Secretary Phillip Godfried Vice-President Faith Lewis Treasurer Harriet Vouras SPONSORS Miss Alice V. Crocker, Mr. L. Crawford Churchill MEMBERS Alice Banazewski, Constance Baranski, James Barry,.loan Belcourt, Florence Bober, Harriet Boehle, Philip Bogucki, Marianne Boisvert, Eleanor Bolinder, Harriet Bollman, Earl Booth, Janice Bowen, DoJglas Brown, Jeanne Brown, Dawn Bouton, Joyce Cawthray, Jeanne Chain, Rae Chester, Ruth Cohen, Janet Conreaux, Car- mela Catrona, Frances Cygan, Mildred D'Apice, Joan Delaney, Betty Dike, Anne DiNino, Robert Dorin, Lorraine Dumas, Jeanette Erasmus, Audrey Erickson, D. Famia, Lorraine Farieri, Dorothy Fowler, Marie Fartunato, Michael Fortunato, Jerome Furman, Lois Gaines, Pauline Gordon, Jean Griffin, Rosalie Grillo, John Gromala, Kent Had ey, Margaret Hangen, James Hanlon, Doreen Harris, Lois Harris, June Harrington, Patricia Hart, Ellen Johnson, Elaine Jude, Charles Julian, Anthony Julius, Robert Kannenberg, Edythe Kaplan, Lydia Karsmarzyk, Katherine Keohane, Dorothy Klinski, Jean Knapp, Barbara Knell, Ann Kubek, Muriel Lazor, Lorraine liedke, Sheila Looby, Marion Macchietto, Geraldine Magowan, Maureen Markham, Eddis Martancik, Joan Maslar, Evelyn Maurizio, Jean McGrath, Rosemary McMahon, Marilyn Meah, Mary Miller, Elinor Millington, Janet Mills, Lorraine Mira- mont, Colleen Moore, William Murphy, Bibianere Nadear, Caro- lyn Nagel, Evelyn, Noble, Ellen O'Brien, Rosemary O'Brien, Patricia Oten, Cynthia Otis, Betty Parke, Mary Parker, Betty Pawlak, Loisiane Perry, Jeanne Petersen, Eleanor Petrucelli, Lor- raine Piarz, Henry Pisarz, Joan Powers, Betty Rappaport, Donald Rasted, Louis Reale, Edithann Robison, Richard Roccapriore, Michael Rossi, Jean Rostock, Janet Sabrowski, Carol Saviteer, Billy Salter, Lydwina Schipke, Phyllis Schuerer, Joyce Seligman, William Shea, Mary Lou Siering, Norma Skinner, Theresa Skryniarz, Pauline Spinelli, Alice Stambolian, June Strauss, Marion Sturmer, Philip Swain, Curtiss Tapley, Jeanne Thomas, Marilyn Thompson, Jean Thuotte, Genevieve Thureck, Evelyn Tomzuk, Genevieve Topper, Mildred Ushchak, Lillian Wahlers, Claire Walter, Betty Ward, Richard Ward, Marsha Wendt, Patricia Wilcox, Audrey Woodward, Janet Young, Helen Zaientz, Althea Zimmerman, RED AND BLUE SPORTS CLUB The Red cmd Blue Sports Club was, as its name implies, made up of junior and senior girls interested in sports of all types. During the basketball season many ofthe girls took part in the hotly contested girls' games on Tuesday afternoons. The main responsibility of members was their ofticial capacity as hostesses to similar clubs of other cities on the 'frequent play days. OFFICERS President .. . ,,....,,.. .. Pauline Spinelli Vice-President . . . Mariorie Fillmore Secretary .. , ..,, ,. Jean Thuotte Treasurer . Maureen Markham SPONSORS Miss lreen Bergin, Miss Madeline Cranshaw MEMBERS Mildred Banasewski, Constance Baranski, Harriet Baehle, Doro- thy Bogucki, Dorothy Bradshaw, Noreen Burke, Frances Cygan, Mildred D'Apice, Joyce Dittmer, Barbara Dunn, Wilda Fields, Gloria Frasco, Muriel Gagne, Doreen Harris, Patricia Hart, Irene Kogut, Rose Muratare, Ruth O'Connor, Joan Papallo, Jeanne Petersen, Edith Perlot, Lorraine Piarz, Edithann Robison, Althea Zimmerman. WASHINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY The monthly meetings of Washington Historical Society, whose membership was comprised ol students maintaining at least a G grade in any form of history, were exemplary in educa- tional value. However, the refreshment committee vied continually with that of Forum for top honors in the refreshment field. OFFICERS President Robert Wodatch Vice President Paul Hoff Secretary Janet Sabrowsky Treasurer William Mousch SPONSORS Miss Barbara McLeod, Miss Ruth Patten, Mr. Clarence J. Laughlin MEMBERS Jean Aldrich, Edith Angelillo, John Askew, Alice Banaszewski, Constance Baranski, Raymond Bergeron, Ruth Berry, Kathleen Bilger, Harriet Boehle, Eleanor Bolinder, Harriet Bollman, Earl Booth, Janet Borriello, Dorothy Bradshaw, Douglas Brown, Helen Brown, Jeanne Brown, Irene Burdacki, Beverly Burkhardt, Muriel Campbell, Joyce Cawthray, Ruth Cohen, Carmelo Cotrona, Nancy Croythwait, Irene Dabrowski, Mildred D'Apice, Gene Darin, Joan Delaney, Do'ores Del Favero, Joyce Dittmer, Robert Darin, Eleanor Erasmus, Lorraine Farieri, Hilda Feinberg, Marilyn Fulton, Gino Gallo, Beverly Gardinier, Gertrude Glazewski, David Goldstein, Jeanne Griffin, Margaret Gutman, Margaret Hangen, James Hanlon, Doreen Harris, Patricia Hart, George Heckler, Marion Hobson, Arlinc Holznagel, Elaine Jude, Barbara Kamens, Robert Kannenbrg, Jean Knapp, Barbara Knell, Gene Kucinkas, Irene Kuhta, Ruth Lake, Joseph Lemke, Rita Lemke, Frances Lewoc, Dorothy Lingner, Barbara Luca, Edwin Lurvey, Anthony Magnoli, Geraldine Magowan, Robert Maieski, Barbara Marcinak, Maureen Markham, Morgan Martin, Rosemary McMahon, Marilyn Meah, Marlene Meehan, Carol Metrelis, Eleanare Mitorai, Colleen Moore, Matthew Mroczka, Rose Muratore, William Murphy, Cornelius Murtagh, Carolyn Nagel, William Nill, Adeline Oblon, Cynthia Otis, Josephine Papandrea, Betty Pawlak, Loisiane Perry, Donald Petrucelli, Lorraine Piarz, Joan Powers, Donald Rastecl, Jean Rostock, James Rybeck, Lydwina Schipke, Phyllis Schuerer, William Shea, Phyllis Shoag, Mary Lou Siering, Norma Skinner, Shirley Skinner, Theresa Skrlyniarz, Mary Smith, Pauline Spinelli, Philip Swain, Curtiss Tapley, Jeanne Thomas, Jean Thuotte, Sally Tierney, Lorraine Tomasetti, Genevieve Topper, Jean Trailer, Mildred Ushchak, Lorraine Vielette, Lillian Wahlers, Claire Walter, John Woiick, Audrey Woodward, Janet Yo.Jng, Robert Zollinger. fzmmsq we U Y P5711 FRGG 4 f I f f - 001 Maxxum wmv-i Dm QW! 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Members of the Council were required to sell and collect tickets at all home games, and, despite some trouble with gate-crashers during the football season, managed very well. OFFICERS President William Murphy Vice-President James Shea Secretary Marion Hobson Treasurer Jean McGrath Faculty Manager Mr, Gordon Fontanella SPONSORS Mr. Mark Bollman, Miss Catherine Flynn, Mr. Bernard Sprafke CHEERLEADERS' CLUB Boosting the teams' morale, and in general giving support to all of M.H.S.'s varsity teams were the chief aims and purposes of the Cheerleaders' Club. All members of the cheerleaders' squad, as well as some other interested girls, constituted the membership of the club. The cheerleaders were featured several times during the course of the year at pep rallies in the auditorium, the purpose of which was to teach the student body the new cheers, review the old ones, and to stimulate greater interest in the teams, especially the football and basket- ball squads. OFFICERS President . , , . . , . . Dorothy Bradshaw Vice-President . Jeanne Petersen Secretary , .. Muriel Gagne Treasurer . . Jean Griffin SPONSORS Miss lreen Bergin, Miss Madeline Cranshaw MEMBERS Rose Amorozo, Constance Baranski, Jane Buttner, Dolores Lazor, Dorothy Lirgner, Sheila Looby, Ellen O'Brien, Rosemary Del Fczvero, Ann Dinino, Marie Edgar, Marjorie Fillmore, Carmel O'Brien, Edithann Robison, Janet Sabrosky, Pauline Spinelli, Galuzzo, Norma Gaudet, June Harrington, Patricia Hart, Muriel Jean Thuotte. Bw. FOOTBALL The representatives of Meriden High to the C.C.l.L. in the field of football turned in a good performance, although winning only two of their scheduled five games. ln the first game, an untried team faced a strong opponent, Middletown, and was trounced 20 to O. The second game was played against a heavier and speedier Hall High eleven and Meriden again suffered defeat by an identical score. In their game with Southington, the hilltoppers were expected to do an about face, but instead met their third defeat by a 'I3 to 2 score. In the fourth game Meriden completely outplayed a weak Manchester eleven and, led by Tom Sipples, walloped the silktowners 45 to O. ln the last and most important game, with her old rival, Bristol, Meriden was rated the underdog, but with a remarkable defensive she many times kept Bristol from scor- ing. Finally, in the third period, on his own thirteen yard line, Bill Grant faded back and threw a thirty-four yard pass to Tom Sipples, who raced across the goal line for the only score of the game. Thanks to this win Meriden High was tied with Bristol for second place in the C.C.l.L. I Conversion T I SCORES Efmfn PETS PZMS gf 'Meriden . . . o Middletown . zo Bgiiss ' 12 0 12 'Meriden . . 0 West Hartford . . 20 Purcell . 6 0 6 Meriden ., 2 Southington ,. . . 13 Tessmg ' 3 ? f 'Meriden . . . , . 45 Manchester . . O SQQSL, 1 ' j 0 I 1 'Meriden . . . 7 srisrnl , o Totals . 48 4 52 ic' C' l' L' PLAYERS First Row: Morgan Martin, Allen Racine, James Hanlon, Harold Baska, Francis Purcell, Walter Shamrock. Middle Row: Thomas Sipples, William Mottrom, Nicholas Mango, Edward Parker, David Perucci, Thaddeus Szydlo, Henry Sobieski, Beniamin Nessing, William Murphy, John lwanicki. Last Row: James Lamb, William Ford, William Weathers, Paul O'Brien, Henry Janor, John Suzio, William Grant, Captain, Valen- tine Callahan, James Hirst, James Shea, Anthony Gostyla, Matthew Mroczka, Dominic Macri, manager. Also John Tenerowicz, Walter Blackall, Josepn DePaola. . , .S ,..,,, ' Q W ii .... Q iv SWS Q '- , , :: , .,-T555'53455'Siziisiaiifif'ifiiiiiiiiiiii Q? ' X 1 ' 1 gs- ' K' Q ,,,.: wg we N N S Q , ,, ., .... ,gf .,,.. 1 .: f-2.4. 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Although the squad was well trained and played a good brand of soccer, it placed second at the end of the season. In a preliminary practice game with the Meriden High Alumni soccer team the Alumni went down to a smashing 5 to 2 defeat. The regular scheduled season started ol? well as Meriden High won from Manchester, Choate, Bristol, and Hillhouse, but in the game with West Hartford, Meriden began a losing streak which lasted for three vital contests, two in C.C.I.L. play, Finally, in the game with Portland High, having lost to West Hartford, Hillhouse, and Manchester, Meriden snapped her losing streak and defeated Portland and Bristol. ln the last game of the season Meriden lost to West Hartford, thus giving the team a standing of three wins and three defeats in the C.C.I.L. SCORES Meriden .,. . 5 Alumni ,.... .. 2 'Meriden .,., . . 3 Manchester . . . . . 2 Meriden . . , . 2 Choate .... . , . 0 'Meriden . . . 2 Bristol .....,.. . . . 0 Meriden . .... 3 Hillhouse , . 0 'Meriden . . . .,.. 0 West Hartford . . . . . l Meriden . . . . , 0 Hillhouse . . . . . . 2 'Meriden . . , . 2 Manchester . . . . . 0 Meriden . , . . 2 Portland . . . . . 0 'Meriden .. ,. , . ,. 2 Bristol ,...... .. I Meriden .........,.,... Portland ....,. . . 'Meriden ,... .... 0 West Hartford ,. .. l 'C. C. I. L. Contest. PLAYERS First Row lleft to rightl: Wayne Paul, Wilfred Chausse, Robert George Nankervis, Donald Rasted, John McLaughlin, Henry Wodatch, George Schaedler, Raymond Bergeron, Charles Bere Pizarz, Ralph Gustafson, William Falk. tagno, Edward Zygmont, Captain, Thomas Mesite, Joseph Stoba, Third Row: Mr. Churchill, assistant coach, Donald Hass, James Ralph Lukens, Paul Hoff, David Goldstein. Rybeck, John Walsh, Wilfried Wollenberg, Alfred Savina, Curtiss Tapley, George Gershefski, Mr. Lord, coach. Second Row: Philip Bogucki, Kent Hadley, Thaddeus Gostyla, Also, Russell Charest, John Muenchow, Bernard Reiske, manager. Meriden won seven of her fifteen games. Benny Nessing placed third and Bill Grant seventh BASKETBALL ln the maior sport of the school year Meriden High fared poorly although they fought hard to make this one of the best basketball years in the school's history. With many of last year's veterans back, Meriden was thought to be a strong team. In their first game of the season, with Wilcox Tech, Meriden went down to an unfortunate one point defeat. The team's morale must have suffered, for they lost their next two games, to West Hartford and Middletown. Having won over Manchester and Southington, Meriden again went into a slump and lost to a powerful Bristol team, and also to Hartford Bulkeley. Then, in revenge games, Meriden began to show some of the form which she was supposed to have, and trounced Middletown and Wilcox Tech. The hilltoppers dropped the next two to Hartford Bulkeley and West Hartford, but won from Hamden and Manchester. In the second meeting with Bristol, Meriden was easily beaten, 33 to 58, but was again victorious in the final game with Hamden. in scoring in the C.C.l.L. SCORING SEASON'S RECORD games field Meriden 44 Wilcox Tech . played goals fouls paints 'Meriden 27 Middletown Ncssing 15 68 33 169 'Meriden 25 West Hartford Grant 15 63 40 166 'Meriden 48 Manchester Mroczka l5 20 8 48 Meriden , 32 Southington Wollenberg 15 14 'I6 44 'Meriden . 41 Bristol Gurccki 13 14 10 3B Meriden 42 Hartford Bulkeley Bloc'-.all 10 9 15 33 'Meriden 4l Middletown T. Gostyla 14 13 5 31 Meriden 42 Wilcox Tech H. Coqtyla 13 9 5 23 Meriden 38 Hartford Bulkeley Parker 8 0 3 3 'Meriden 34 West Hartford Lamb 8 0 2 2 Meriden 49 Hamden U'Btien 4 0 1 1 'Meriden 24 Manchester R. Filipelx 2 0 1 1 'Meriden 33 Bristol Curry 4 0 O 0 Meriden 48 Hamden Thiesc-n 1 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- Total . , . . . . , . 563 Total . Totals 210 139 559 C, C. l. L. games. Back row, lleft to rightl: Henry Janor, Anthony Gostylo, Co- Captain, Sebastian Salemi, Wilfried Wollenberg, James Lamb, Paul O'Brien, Thaddeus Gostyla, Edward Gostyla, Dominic Macri. Front Raw: Lewis Thiesen, Leo Curry, Beniamin Nessing, Paul Hourigan, Anthony Gurecki, Walter Blackall, William Grant Co Captain, Matthew Mroczka, David Clark. Also, Edward Parker, Joseph Hogan. in 3? V x .Ai SWIMMING The Meriden High Swimming team, although hard-fighting, was on the losing end in most of the meets this season. The brunt of the work this year was carried on the shoulders of the five lettermen from last year: Hanlon, Walsh, Godfried, Schaedler and Towne. Under the captainship of Jim Hanlon, the year's fastest 100-yard free-style swimmer, the team participated in more meets this year than in any other previous year. Jack Walsh, the best backstroker M.H.S. has had in recent years, came through the season with the admirable record of ten wins in twelve starts. The season officially ended with the C.C.l.L. competition held at Wesleyan University in Middletown. The Nadilemen qualifying for ribbons in individual events were Schaed- ler and Godfried, with Phil Godfried taking ribbons in two events. This was the first year in which such a competition was held by the C.C.l.L. and approximately 125 swimmers represented their respective schools. RECORD . , .... . East Haven 43 . . . . . Hartford Public 60 , . . , . . . Crosby lWaterbury1 42 Meriden 32 Meriden 15 Meriden 29 January 4, January 11, January 18, January 25, Meriden 37 .. .... ..... M iddletown 38 February 1, Meriden 23 . . . . . . Hillhouse lNew Havenl 52 February 8, Meriden 44 . . . ...,,...,... West Haven 31 Top row fleft to rightjz John lwanicki, Philip Godfried, James Hirst, John Mclaughlin, William Mousch, Russell Charest, Ray- mond Martin. Second row: Mr. Nadile, coach, William Towne, Allen Racine, Gene Kucinkas, James Hanlon, captain, Kenneth Barber, John TEAM February 11, February February February 25, Meriden 32 . .. ., Hartford 42 . .. Bristol 47 Naugotuck 21 . . . . , , . . Manchester 49 March 9, Meriden 45 ..,.. 15, Meriden 23 22, Meriden 50 Meriden 26 , Hamden 30 Walsh, Frank Zygmont. First row: Richard Roccapriore, George Bristol, manager, George Schaedler, Robert Brooks. Also, Craig Folk, Donald Kannenberg, Arlan Seidon, Robert Sieracki. ,, , ,,., ...,,..v,,,! 4 BASEBALL Having begun practice in early March under the coaching of Bernie Sprafke, the Meriden High baseball team was well trained and prepared for the tough schedule that lay ahead. In the first scheduled game of the season Meriden opened against a strong Woodrow Wilson team at Middletown. Mike Mroczka turned in a five-hit performance but errors on the part of Meriden lost them the game. Meriden took the lead in the opening inning when Grant walked and by a sacrifice by Shamrock and two wild pitches he scored the lone talley for Meriden. Woodrow Wilson won the game 2 to 'l. On Wednesday, April the twenty-third, Meriden traveled to Hamden High, a new member of the C.C.l.L. Showing much better form, Meriden turned in an errorless performance to trounce Hamden lO to 0. Led by Herbie Gostyla's pitching and Tom Sipple's and Bill Grant's batting, Meriden won her first C.C.l.L. game in as many starts, SCHEDULE April Woodrow Wilson Away May West Hartford .. . Away April Hamden ....... Away May Hamden ,.,.. Home April Manchester ..... Away May Middletown ...., . . . Away April West Hartford .... Home May Bristol ,........ Home May Wilcox Tech. ..,. .... A way May Southington , . , , . . , . Home May Middletown Home June Woodrow Wilson Home May Bristol ,..... Away June Wilcox Tech. ,.,.. Home May Manchester .. Home PLAYERS First row: Anthony Gurecki, Walter Shamrock, William Grant, Third row: Anthony Gostyla, Robert Sieracki, Gary Olson, Joseph James Shea, Henry Sobieski, Gene DeGenere. Stoba, Walter Wustrack, Raymond Bergeron, Thomas Sipples. Second row: Dudley Johnson, Edward Peterson, Carl Colle, Fourth row: Paul O'Brien, manager, Coach Bernard Sprafke, Mike Mroczka, Norman Fahey, George Nankervis, Louis Thiesen, Henry Janor, Thaddeus Gudelski, manager. Thaddeus Gostyla. TENNIS Despite the lack of student interest, the tennis team has once proven its worth. In few other games does one's individual playing count so much. In the crucial set, when both teams have won two, it is the individual's playing which decides who shall win the contest. Tennis is a nerve-racking game which demands of the players long hours of tedious practice. Meriden High's tennis team at the beginning of the season looked doubtfully toward the future, for Coach Hopkins reported only one veteran, Ralph Lukens, back from last year. Only a few days were to be had for practice because of wet grounds. But as practice proceeded, the outlook brightened, and it was thought that Meriden had cz good chance to win the C.C.l.L. contest, in which it placed second last year. SCHEDULE April West Hartford Home May Middletown , Home May Bristol . . . . , . Away May Manchester Home May West Hartford Away May Middletown . Away May Bristol . . . , . Home June Manchester , Away PLAYERS First row fleft to righti: George Bristol, Anthony Julius, James Laughlin, Ralph Lukens, Kenneth Barber, Mr. James Hopkins Barry. coach. 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