Middletown High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Middletown, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1941 volume:

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I1 ll U 'ri' 'M911 J fl 6115.11 fx ' . ... -.il , - -,...1--i-- - ,...l,.,i,l, T THE CAULDRON 194 Administration MR. FRED W. SHEARER S11 perintend en! and Prinripal Possessing the ability to assist and guide others through the events of school life yet keeping himself aloof from petty annoyances, Mr. Shearer has endeared himself to all students. 941 THE CAULDRON Administration MISS AGNES H. SMITH V ire Prinvipal To the Class of 1941 Miss Smith will always be remem- ered for her tireless efforts to encourage and her willing- ess to aid and to advise the perplexed pupils of M. H. S. 'l'1IIi CAULDRON 1941 Middletown Hzlglo School Fezeult Thiril ruw-Miss liuliin, Miss Clyciin, Miss Gumlricli, Miss Atwcll, Miss Nupalw, Miss Flynn, Miss Knowles, Mr. Bulccr, Mr Hoyt, Mr. Filllwgick, Mr, C. V. johnson. Sccuml row' 'Miss Prnt, Mr. A. A. juhnsun, Mr, Murphy, Mrs, Hummull, Miss Drn-nn.in, Miss Ladrl, Miss Wmwrwrlingtiiri, Miss Ocrtcl, Miss Fcrrcll, Miss Harris, Miss licnnctt, Mr. Pqirrnclcc, Mr. Lyman, Mr, Betencourt, Mr. Mackenzie. First mw--Mr. Wzilknlr, Miss Mridcjczylc, Miss Fiihcy, Miss Wzilsli, Miss Slater, Miss Clmsc, Mr. Shcaircr, Miss Smith, Miss Potter, hir. Bzlttistini, Mr. Teller, Mr. Rand, Mr. Burrows. TO THE FACULTY The entire objert of lrue eduraiiorz ir to make people not merely do the rigbf llvirzgr, but enjoy the riglot thingy-not merely irzdufiriouf, bu! to lozfe irzdzzflry-not merely learned, but to love knowledge-no! merely pure, bu! to love purity-not merely juft, but to hunger and lbirrl afler jurziref'-JOHN RUSKIN 941 THE CAULDRON Middletown High Scliool Facult FRED W. SHEARER, B.A. Superintendent and Principal WINIFRED E. HUMMELL Office Secretary AGNES H. SMITH, B.A. Vice-Principal JANE MADEJCZYK Clerk ALICE B. NELSON Librarian ALICE MURPHY Clerk MARY A. BOLAN, R.N. Nnrfe , MILDRED ATWELL Bookkeeping I, Typewriting I, II ROBERT A. BARROWS, B.S. Plane Geometry, Algebra I, Economic! LAWRENCE H. BATTISTINI, Ph.B U nited SlateJ and Modern Hixtory MARY E. BENNETT Ar! LEO BETENCOURT Band and Orcbeftra GERALD H. BUKER, M.A. Mechanical Drawing, General Science MARION E. CHASE, B.A. Englixla IV EVELYN E. CYCAN, B.A. EngliJla II, III AGNES G. DRENNAN, B.A. Englifb III AGNES K. FAHEY Steno graplay, Typewriting, Office Practice ELSIE M. FERRELL, B.A. Frencb EDWARD B. FILLBACK, B.S. General Science, Englifb I MARGARET FLYNN Bookkeeping I, General Mathematics MATTIE E. GOODRICH, B.A. Englifb II, Latin II BESSIE M. HARRIS, M.A. H om emakin g CARLYLE G. HOYT, B.S. Modern and American Hiftory ADRIAN A. JOHNSON, B.A. Ancient Hiylory, Social Science CARL V. JOHNSON, B.A. Playxicf, General Science ELLA G. KNOWLES General Malbenzalicx GRACE L. LADD, B.A. Algebra I, General Mathematic! RALPH B. LYMAN, B.S. Vocational Agriculture JAMES B. MURPHY, B.A. Claerniflry, Biology JOHN H. MACKENZIE, B.A. Englifh II, Social Science FRANCES T. NEJAKO, B.A. Latin I, III, IV ANNA B. OERTEL, B.A. German, Englixb I HAROLD R. PARMELEE Bookkeeping, Commercial Law ALICE J. POTTER, B.A. Englixb I, II IDA B. PRATT Pbyxical Edncaiion FRANK L. RAND Playfical Education ARLINE C. SLATER, B.S. I-Iomenlaking JACOB TELLER, M.A., LL.B Mufic CARLETON L. WALKER, B.A Englifla III, IV ROSEMARY A. WALSH, B.E. Stenograpby, Typewriting, Sdl6J'771dI1J'k7lP ARTHUR B. WATISON, M.S. Cbeniiftry, Biology GLADYS E. WILBUR, B.A. Biology MARGERY G. WOODINGTON BS Art THE CAULDRON 194 be Cauldron Stal? Fourth row-William Fortin, Gerard Cashman, Richard Ahlberg, Lindsay W'ithey, Daniel Rego. Third row--Valentino Cammarata, Charles Chamberlain, Allen Stewart, Evelyn Carlson, Ann Trebbe, Suzanne Sage, Beverly Carlson, Stanley Kowal, Mr. Carleton Walker. Second row-Mary Moriarity, Gertrude Keyes, Esther Kabatznick, Anna Adamo, Audrey Herr- mann, Marjory King, Marjorie Herrmann, Ann Kovacik, Margaret DiMauro, Marion Fountain, Jeanette Zywocinski. Front row-Reva Itkin, Evelyn Brandt, Nickolas Saraceno, Elizabeth Clew, Anna Moncardi, Settino Bartolotta, Elizabeth Brown, Claire Gilfix, Doris Wright, Elizabeth Getz. Editor-in-Cbief, Settino Bartolotta Managing Editor, Elizabeth Brown Senior Section Editor, Claire Gilfix Art Editor, Elizabeth Getz Clubr Sertion Editor, Reva Itkin Photography Editor, Evelyn Brandt S porn Editor, Nicholas Saraceno Bafinefr Manager, Anna Moncardi Typiit, Lucy Magnano Arrirtant Burineft Manager, Margaret DiMauro Adoertifing Manager, Doris Wright ASSISTING STAFF Senior Sketriaer: Mary Moriarity, Anna Adamo, Mar- Art: Marion Fountain, Stanley Kowal, Virginia Peter- jorie Herrmann, Audrey Herrmann, Anne Trebbe. 500, Mike CiCC21'Cll2- Clubr: Beverly Carlson, Evelyn Carlson, Margaret Di- Smpfhoffi William F0ffifL Gfffffllde KCYCS- MHUYO, Anna Gawlak, RiCl11-lrd Ahlberg- Subrrriptiom: Anna Kovacik, Anna Adamo, Nicholas S portfz Channing Harwood, Charles Chamberlain, Al- Samceno' Jeanette Zywocmskl' len Stewart, Valentino Cammarata, Lindsay Withe, Advfffifingi Elizabeth Clew, M317 M0fiafifY, Esther Richard Ahlberg, Audrey Herrmann, Anna Kovacik, Kabatznicki Glofla D'ASC01i- Anne Trebbe, Jeanette Zywocinski, Marjorie King. Adviier, Mr. Carleton L. Walker. l 'qt Lael YV! SE - THE CAULDRON IN MEMORY OF DOROTHY KONOPKA The royal robe I wear Trail! all along the jleldf of lightg Itx .rilent bl ' ue and .rzloer bear For germ the .rtarry daft of night. The breath of joy fmeeafingl J' Wave: to and fr ' o ztf foldx Jtarlit, And far beyond earth'J mixery I live and breathe the joy of it. The memory of Dorothy Konopka will always linger with those who knew, respected, and loved her f loyal friend that h or the true and s e was. 94 1941 THE CAULDRON Senior Class OWCQVS it t.: kixkk Q. , President RICHARD AHLBERG S ecre tary ELIZABETH GETZ .- Sv- Vice President ANNE TREBBE Treasurer JOHN COUGHLIN SLATE COMMITTEE V i Second Row-Channing Harwood, Veronica Galgowski, Euphemia Rogala, Elizabeth Clew, Vir- ginia Peterson, Robert Malcolm. First Row-john Coughlin, Ann Trebbe, Richard Ahlberg, Elizabeth Getz. ANNA ADAMO Ann And still they gazed and still their wonder grew That one small head could carry all she knew. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Cauldron, Badminton, National Honor S o c i e t y , Historical Honor Society. Future Plans: College. CORINNE ANDERSON Sincerity is her middle name. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A Basketball, Volleyball, conif dor Guide, Badminton, Bowl ing. Future Plans: To become a pri- .ww S GLORIA ALESSI ' Go-Go PM Small and sweet. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., rg, Bowling, Tennis. Ambitions: Secretary or beauty .5 , operator. ,Yi . ROLAND ANDERSON Rollie The person who is friendly has himself to thank for friends. Activities: Cross-Country, Track, Football, Basketball, Corridor Guide, Hi-Y. vate secretary, Future Plans: Something in sports or aviation. .. ,.,, my VICTORIA ANNINO l EDWIN ARMSTRONG nvicki., V My Shorty , 'W U I , U Nothing g r e a t w a s ever . 319551085 On fhee, little man- achieved without enthusiasm. ACUVUICSI Cf05S'C0UnffY- Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Future Plans: Airplane mechan- Basketball, Class Committees, ' .. ic. Tri-Y. l 'mr e Future Plans: Telephone opera- tor. RICHARD AHLBERG Dick Oh for the brains and ability of this 'thick Swedel' Activities: Senior Class Presi- dent, Captain of Baseball, President of National Honor Society, Corridor G u i d e , Basketball, Hi-Y, Historical Honor Society. Future Plans: To be a druggist. MARTHA ALFORD Boots Would that we all could be so popular. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A Basketball, Teacher's Secre: tary. Ambitions: To be a social work- er, secretary, or telephone op- erator. .f I S xl ,K I 33 RUTH ARMSTRONG :'There's something about her everyone knows: !uth's not dressed 'till she pow- ders her nose. activities: G. S. L., G. A. A. 'future Plans: Secretarial work. SETTINO BARTOLOTTA Bart A thought and 'tis the answer. Activities: .Editor-in-Chief of School Notes, Editor-in-Chief 'of Cauldron, National Hon- or Society, Assembly Commit- tee, Historical Honor Society. Ambition: C. P. A. RAYMOND BARRY Barry All good men are dead, and I'm not feeling so well. Activities: Football, Track, Cori ridor Guide. Future Plans: Chemistry. BERTHA BENSON ..Bert.. Quiet and reserved is she. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., National Honor Society. Ambition: Private secretary. t . ,... i S ISABELLE BIBISI 5 . . 'Q' Q A f PANDORA BRANCIFORTE Issy Babe Little as can be. Look at me-how little I be. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A. Ambition: To be a stenographer. Future Plans: Sales girl. ELIZABETH BROWN Betty Ambition has no rest. EVELYN BRANDT Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., ..EVie-, Editor -in - Chief of School Laugh with me this morning, and be happy while you may. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A. Future Plans: Secretarial work. Notes, Managing Editor of Cauldron, Director of Service, Debating, Dramatics, Corri- dor Guide, Teacher's Secre- tary, Vice President of Na- tional Honor Society, Histori- cal Honor Society, D. A. R. Representative. Future Plans: Business school. BESSIE CAPILOS UCSPPYU A lass of quaint and quiet ways. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A. Ambition: To travel. EVELYN CARLSON ..Ev.. A maiden young and fair A girl with a wealth of golden hair. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Rifle, B o w I i n g, Cauldron, Class Committee. Ambition: To be a secretary. BEVERLY CARLSON Bev Some call cheerfulness a task, others consider it fun. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Bowling, Badminton, Cauld- IOI1. Ambition: To be a nurse. FRANK CARTA -'Lucky' What do you think of me? Activities: Cross - C o u n t r y, Track. Ambition: To see the world. JAMES BUGGIE jimmy It is the tranquil people who accomplish much. Activities: Corridor Guide. Future Plans: Business college. VALENTINO CAMMARATA Val I love, oh I love to ride On the fierce foaming tide. Activities: Ritie, Tennis, Cauld- ron. Future Plans: Engineering at Pratt and Whitney. MARJORIE CAFFREY Margie I have known the warm hand clasp of friends who are true. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Bowling, Tennis, School Notes. Future Plans: Business machine school. PAULINE CANNAMELA -'Polly' Actions speak louder than words. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Manager of Volleyball, Man- ager of Basketball, Bowling, Corridor Guide. Future Plans: Nursing school or business school. GERARD CASHMAN Gerry As much as any man am I. Activities: Theater Intime, Class Committees, Baseball. Future Plans: New Britain Teachers College. CHARLES CHAMBERLAIN Charlie Little man, what now? Activities: Track, Cross-Coun- try, Cauldron, Corridor Guide, Finance Committee, National Honor Society. Ambition: Work in an aircraft plant. JOSEPH CECCHINI Chick Thinks so much but says so little. Activities: Track, Cross-Coun- try, Basketball. Future Plans: To join the Navy. MARJORIE CLARK Midge A cheerful countenance betok- ens a good heart. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A. Corridor Guide, Rifle, Volley- ball, Room Representative Theatre Intime, Dramatics Tennis, Badminton. Ambition: Be a hairdresser. s s ELIZABETH CLEW Betty It's good to be beautiful and wise. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Tri-Y, Corridor Guide, Class Committees, National Honor Society, School Notes, Caul- ,L dron, Rifle. Ambition: An office secretary. PAULINE COLEMAN Let me share the love and favor of those who know me best. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Tennis, Badminton. Future Plans: Office work. S DOROTHY COBB Dottie You never can tell what Dottie will do or say: She's a law to herself every hour of the day. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Volleyball, Basketball, Ten- nis, Badminton, Bowling. Ambition: To go to Hawaii. MARY COMMERFORD --Mares, Still water runs deep. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Volleyball, Sub-Deb. Future Plans: Work in an oflice. Ik .V . is f .. 7 Q , ,..,.: .V fam, f .1..i., -... QLL' Q, ' V 5V 'L Inf' :Zn x, V' L' , :s ,rw -. .93 t .,, if ROSE CUCIA Cush And like music on the waters is thy voice to me. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Bowling, Corridor Guide. Ambition: To become a singer. sEBAsTiAN DAMIATA --zes- His good humor is contagious . Activities: Football, Baseball, Track, Cross-Country, Basket- ball, Class Committee. Ambition: To be a chemist. FRANCIS CONROY jake I'm quick to hear but slow to speak. Activities: Track. Future Plans: Enter the navy. LOUIS CORVO Cubby His limbs are cast in manly mold, For hardy sports and contests bold. Activities: Football, Basketball. Ambition: To travel. FRANCES DALY Dale She greets all with a smile. Activities: G. S. L., G. A A Sub-Deb, Basketball, Bowl: ing. Ambition: To own a dress shop in New York City. JOHN D'AQUILA HJ. D. Everything comes to him who waits. Ambition: To be a lawyer. RAYMOND CONROY Curley If one is silent, one is safe. Activities: Assembly Commit tee. Future Plans: Work. JOHN COUGHLIN Red Beware of a man with red hair. Activities: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Corridor G u i d e, Class Officer. Ambition: To be an undertake: and mortician. GLORIA D'ASCOLI Glory Be merry if you are wise. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Business Manager, School Notes, Teacher's Secretary, Manager Volleyball, Tennis, Class Committees. Ambition: To be a dressmaker or bookkeeper. WILLIAM DAY Bill An athlete to the core. Activities: Football, Baseball. Ambition: Civil Engineer. MARION DAVIS Micky It's good to be merry and wise. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Basketball, Bowling, Corridor Guide, Class Committees. Ambition: To be a navy nurse. CONCETTINA DiMAURO Connie I pray that you should be glad as I that we are friends. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Basketball. Future Plans: Hairdresser or dress designer. ANNETTE DiMAURO N ett Calm, composed and somewhat modest. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Corridor Guide, Teacher's Secretary, Badminton. Future Plans: Enter Teachers College. CHARLES DOWNES Charlie He bears the marks of inno- cence and youth. Activities: Dramatics, Tennis, Theatre Intime, Basketball, Class Committees. Ambition: Army pilot. 'W ..., . 4' R, t :gl v MARGARET DiMAURO What lies beyond that quiet ex- terior ? Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., School N o t e s, Cauldron, Room Representative, Nation- al Honor Society. Future Plans: Secretarial work. KATHERINE DUNLAP .Kaya She was born with the gift of laughter. Activties: G. S. L., G. A. A., Bowling, Badminton, Corri- dor Guide. Future Plans: College. WILLIAM FOSTER Bill Drummer boy of 1941. Activities: Football, C r o s s - Country, Track. Future Plans: University of Con- necticut. RAYMOND FRANKLIN ..Ray.. Either he is talking or pur- suing. Future Plans: Go to work. JANE EATON And, oh, she dances such a way! Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Rifle, Tennis, Cheerleader, Class Ofhcer, Class Commit- tees, Historical Honor Society. Ambition: Physical education teacher. ANGELA FAZZINO Angie Charity covereth a multitude of sin. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Badminton, Bowling, Basket- ball, Volleyball. Future Plans: Work in a large department store. MARION FOUNTAIN It takes a good disposition to keep that smile on her face. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Lost and Found Bureau, Teacher's Secretary, Cauldron. Future Plans: To be a stenog- rapher. SEBASTIAN FRAULINO Tuffy Ready, willing and able. Activities: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track. Ambition: To be an airplane mechanic. ELEANOR ELY Ele Sparkling eyes, so bright and say- Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Bowling, Rifle. Future Plans: Marriage. DOROTHY FILLMORE Dottie Speech is great but silence is greater. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Basketball, Bowling. Ambition: Bookkeeping. EDWARD GAFFNEY ..Ed,. The youth who blushes is ad- mired for his cheek. Activities: Corridor Guide. Ambition: To find an occupation that is interesting. VERONICA GALGOWSKI .-Vronn That smiling face-those shin- ing eyes. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Corridor Guide, Basketball, Badminton, Tennis, Home- making, S I a t e Committee, Class Committee. Ambition: To be a nurse. HELEN GAFFNEY Gaff , Nothing ever passed through . her hands without being im- proved. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Bowling, Badminton. Future Plans: Business college. - if it WILLIAM GALLITO Bill Don't hurry me, I'll get there. Activities: Football, Basketball, Track. Ambition: To join the navy and see the world. Q ANNA GAWLAK A Hain Only diligence pays. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Bowling, Cauldron. Ambition: To be a court stenog- rapher. ELIZABETH GETZ Betty Sollrind and gentle-a friend to a . Activities: Secretary of G. S. L., President of G. A. A., Class Secretary, Secretary of Na- tional Honor Society, Volley- ball, Cheer Leader, Assembly Committee, G. S. L. Repre- sentative. Ambition: Costume and fashion designer. FRANK GENOVESE Cowboy Happy go lucky-not a care in the world. Activities: Basketball, Football, Baseball. Ambition: Basketball Coach. GEORGE GETZ York Always in the best of spirits.' Activities: Basketball, Rifle Track. Ambition: To breed horses. AVE I g rf' 1 JAMES GRANT uhm., jim dreams by night and works by day To make life's contests go his way. Activities: Track, Cross-Coun- try. JOSEPH GREEN ..-Joe., Swift as the wind is he. Activities: Track, Cross-Coun- try. Ambition: Be a great piano player. CLAIRE GILFIX Gilly The rule of my life is to make business my pleasure and pleasure my business. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Tri-Y, Cauldron, Basketball, Historical H o n o r Society, Teacher's Secretary, C l a s s Committees, National Honor Society. Future Plans: College. JOSEPH GOODREAU J'oef ' It's a good thing we're all not serious. Activities: Cross-Country, Track, Projection Committee. Ambition: Become a drummer. ISABELLA GRECO Issy A good heart is worth gold. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Bowling, Badminton. Future Plans: Secretary. FRANK GRIMALDI There are times when, despite my blundering behavior, for- tune seems to follow at my heels. Activities: Track, Cross-Coun- try. Future Plans: Work in a store. ROSA GIUFFRIDA Maggie Oh, but she is so gay! Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Basketball. Ambition: To be a secretary. WILLIAM GORMAN Bill Sing away sorrows, cast away cares. Activities: Tennis, Basketball, Hi-Y. Ambition: To become a pilot. MICHAEL GUGLIELMINO Curly Bashfulness i Y Future Plans: Undecided. s an ornament to Outh. FORREST HARVEY A friend to all and everybody's friend. Activities: Hi-Y, Historical Honor Society. Future Plans: College. RICHARD HALLWORTH Butch He walks on the ground-his head in the clouds. Activities: Football Bowling, Stage Manager. Ambition: Carto ' Baseball onrst and state policeman. CHANNING HARWOOD Dick Such men are deep and dan- gerous. ' -s Activities: Football, Track, Na- 3 ' :-' . L, tional Honor Society. a ':ff Future Plans: College. MARY HEJNA Peaches Turn me free, and let me be young and fancy free once more. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A. Future Plans: Receptionist. MARJORIE HERRMANN Marge She cannot frown, she never tries, Her heart is all too merry. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A Historical Honor Society, Na! tional Honor Society, Cheer Leader, Corridor Guide, Caul- dron, Class Committees. Future Plans: College. AUDREY HERRMANN Mouse She is pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with, and pleas- ant, too, to think on. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Rifle, Cheer Leader, Badmin- ton Ba k b , s et all, Tri-Y, Class C . . ommittees, Teachers Secre- tary. Ambition: Medical secretary. LEROY HILL ..Roy.. Let me do right to all men. Activities: Rifle, Cross-Country, Corridor Guide. Ambition: Bank teller. ESTHER KABATZNICK Blanche She may be small, but you sure know she's there. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., School Notes, Cauldron, Student Secretary, Dramatics, Bowl- ing, Manager of Basketball, Class Committee. Future Plans: Business school. ALLAN KANE HAI.. A lad with a pleasant smile. Activities: T e n n i s, Corridor Guide. Future Plans: To study music at the U. of C. REVA ITKIN Rev She sits well in the hearts of her friends. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Tri-Y, Class Committees, Na- tional Honor Society, Teach- er's Secretary, Corridor Guide, Dramatics, Historical Honor Society, School Notes, Caul- dron, Badminton. Future Plans: To become a nurse. IRENE JOHNSON Swede Nothing is more useful than silence. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Basketball. Ambitious: Reporter or interior decorator. JOHN KALINOWSKI Bozo 1t's the curly hair that gets 'em. Activities: Track, Basketball. Ambition: To become a machin- ist. I WILLIAM KAY Bill A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men. Activities: Baseball, Corridor Guide, Class Committee. Future Plans: College. HOWARD JOHNSON sum Seen but not heard. Activities: F. F. A. Future Plans: Farmer, mechanic or machinist. SYLVIA JOHNSON ..syl.. Success is being friendly when another needs a friend. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., National Honor Society. Future Plans: Secretary. MARION KENNEDY ..Kenny.. Little-but, oh my! Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Corridor Guide, Bowling, Tennis, Badminton, Historical Honor Society. Future Plans: Medical secretary. MARJORY KING Marge Better late than never. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Rifle, Badminton, Basketball, Tennis, Corridor Guide, Caul- dron, Class Committees, His- torical Honor Society. Future Plans: University of Con- necticut. GERTRUDE KEYES Gert To know her is to love her.' Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A. Badminton, Basketball, Caul dron, Sub-Deb, Tennis. Future Plans: College. ROBERT KING Bob I meant to do my work today, But I saw a bud in the apple tree. Activities: Football, Track, Base ball, Corridor Guide. Ambition: To become a police man. DOROTHY KONOPKA Dot Of sweet and quiet spirit. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Bowling. Ambition: Hairdresser. ANNE KOVACIK Ready of heart, of hand, and of mind. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Historical Honor Society, Na- tional Honor Society. Future Plans: Secretarial work. MARY KOPEC Shrimp I haveta heart with room for every yoy. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Bowling. Ambition: Telephone operator. STANLEY KOWAL Stan Away with books, we're here for fun! Activities: Captain of Cross- Country, Track, Basketball, Manager of Bowling, School Notes, Cauldron, Corridor Guide, Class Committee. Ambition: Naval Air Corps. 'is in . PAUL LINARES Ming What should a man do but be merry.' Activities: Basketball, Football, Baseball. Future Plans: Mechanical drafts- man. LUCY MAGNANO Bart Where there's life, there's hope. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Bowling. Future Plans: To become a nurse or secretary. SEBASTIAN LaBELLA Seb A source of merrimentf' Activities: Class Basketball, Track, Manager of Cross- Country, Bowling, Football. Ambition: Radio technician. IRVING LERNER Jinks Never was I afraid of man. try, Dramatics. A m b i t i o n: Aeronautical o chemical engineer. CARMELINA MAGGIORE -.carmll She has an inexhaustible supply of giggles. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., School Notes. Ambition: Become a secretary. ROBERT MALCOLM Bob Always willing and ready-to loaf. Activities: Corridor Guide, Ten- nis. Future Plans: Pratt and Whit- ney. Activities: Track, Cross-Coun- 1' CATHERINE LEARY ..Kay.. All's right with the world. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Bowling, Badminton, Tri-Y, Class Committees. Future Plans: Enter Grace Hos- pital. MERRILL LIEBERMAN l.ieb Why aren't they all contented like me? Activities: Basketball. Ambition: To become a success- ful business man. FRANK MARCHESE Cheeseboy Take it easy-have your fun. Activities: Track, Cross-Coun- try, Basketball, Bowling. Ambition: To be a commercial artist. LOUIS MARINO i.GenO,, Seen but not heard fin history, anywayjf' Activities: Football. JOSEPH MARINO ..J0e.. Give me leave to speak my mind. Activities: Class Officer, Class Committees, Finance Commit- KCC. Ambition: To be a bank presi- dent. SISTINO MARSILLI Bomb Bomb Ready, willing, and able-to loaf. Future Plans: To join army. MARIO MASELLA Fritz Not that I hate study less but that I love fun more. Activities: Corridor Guide. Ambition: To be an aviator. ELEANOR MA'I'I'EO HEI., A winning way, a kindly word for all. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Room Representative, School Notes, Manager Basketball, Manager Volleyball, Corridor Guide, Class Committees. Ambition: To become a chef. ROBERT MASON Bob Silence breeds contentment. Activities: Corridor Guide, Ten- nis. Future Plans: Enter Pratt and Whitney. ELIZABETH MCGRANE ..Betty,. Her voice is kind and gentle. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A. Future Plans: To be a nurse. JENNIE MORELLO l-Ie is a slave who dare not be In the right of two or three. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A. Ambition: To travel. EILEEN MURPHY Murph Let honesty and industry be my constant companions. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Corridor Guide, Badminton, Volleyball, Bowling, Basket- ball, Class Committee. Ambition: just to be . . . SHIRLEY MELLEN Shirl A cheery smile and pleasant face. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Badminton. Ambition: To be a nurse. ANNA MONCARDI Ann I am mighty, for I know all. Activities: National Honor So- ciety, Business Manager, Caul- dron, School Notes, Teachers Secretary, Historical Honor Society, Assembly Committee, G. S. L., G. A. A., Basketball. Ambition: To be a private secre- tary. MARY MORIARITY Mare Gay good nature sparkles in her eyes. Activities: G. S. L. G , . A. A., Basketball, Badminton, Caul- dron, Sub-Deb, Tennis. Future Plans: Selling field in nationwide firm. JACQUELYN NEVILLE Jackie Happy and gay through all the day. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Badminton. Ambition: To be a secretary or hairdresser. JAMES MISENTI jimmy While there's life, there's hope. Activities: Manager of Football. Future Plans: Toolmaker. WILLIAM MONNES Bill ln school, quiet and demure- Future Plans: Bank President. MARY NYCEK What lies beyond that quiet exterior? Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., ' ' Guide. Bowling, Corridor Future Plans: To be a nurse. FREDERICK OLSON Fred Always when I want to play I have to practice an hour a day. Activit ies: Basketball, Corridor Guide. r or press- Ambitions: Stereotype man. BURTON OBERG Burt 'How fleet is a glance of the mind. Ambition: To be a great en- gineer. SARAH ORTISI Sadie l ss sweet and merry. Here'sa a , Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A. Future Plans: Secretary. Give me peace or give .is . ,- PHILIP PAGUNI Phil mC death. Future Plans: College. RITA PASZKIEWICZ Giggles A good giggle is like sunshine. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., er Teacher's Secretary, Manag of Basketball, Volleyball, Class Committees. Ambition: To be a beautician EMILY PALUMBO ..Em.. A lass with pleasant ways. L. Activities: G. A. A., G. S. , Volleyball, Rifle, Badminton. : To be an obstetrician Ambitions or enter field of surgery. EMANUEL PATTAVINA Manny be merry-better the world with a song. Future Plans: Work. Laugh and PHILLIP PITRUZZELLO nphil.. GRACE RAFFERTY Bubbling over with the exist- uK'f0YV,thyself'U ence of youth. , Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Activities: Class Basketball, Ten- Baflfetban' mis, Ambition: To be a successful Future Plans. Pharmacy, hairdresser or file clerk. ANNE RAGUSA AMELIA REYNOLDS Mutt AmYU 1- - - -- Amy has that inexhaustible ALl5h.t.Of.heartSamistePliashi good nature, which is the cg::LgZ'al?'Bo'wli'A GBad'mit: most precious gift of heaven.' ,on ' S' Activities: G. s. L., G. A. A., ' Sub-Deb. Ambition: To be a model. Ambition: To be a child nurse. WARREN PENDLETON Pen As much as any man am I. Future Plans: To go to work. VIRGINIA PETERSON Ginny Her genial smile wins every- one. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Class Officer, Rifle, National Honor Society, Class Commit- tees, Historical Honor Society, Cauldron. Ambition: To be a nurse. JOSEPHINE PERRUCCIO ..-lose.. Quiet and reserved is she. Activities: G. S. L., Basketball, Volleyball, Teachers Secre- tary, School Notes, Class Committee. Ambition: To be a dressmaker. ANTHONY PETRUCCELLI Turtles Silence is wisdom. Activities: Class Basketball. Ambition: To be a bookkeeper PAULINE ROCCAPRIORE Polly Quiet and reserved, a student of the first degree. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Volleyball, Bowling, Sub-Deb, Historical Honor Society. Ambition: To be a nurse. b MARGARET RUSCON I Mpeg.. Laugh and be merry. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Corridor Guide. Future Plans: Enter business school. EUPHEMIA ROGALA Effie Nothin is so difficult but that 8 it may be found out by seek- ing. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Bowling, Badminton, Teach- er's Secretary, Slate Commit- tee, National Honor Society. Future Plans: To be a secretary or file clerk. BERTHA RUSSELL Bert Spare that you may spend. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Badminton, Teacher's Secre- tary. Future Plans: Become a hair- dresser. SUZANNE SAGE Sue Her presence lends its warmth. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., National Honor Society, Class Committee, Assembly Com- mittee, Historical Honor So- ciety, Badminton, Tennis. Ambition: To become a dancer. ALBERT SANTOSTEFANO Bert Quiet and dignified he may seem, but who knows? Activities: Track, Cross-Coun- try. Ambition: To learn a trade. JAMES SALONIA junior Silence is eloquent. ISABEL SANTOSTEFANO Issy Life is not life at all without delight. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Corridor Guide, Teacher's Secretary. Ambition: To be a nurse. . afgtqo . ,Z . . 4, as wh B531 s 1 if M1 at LaVERNE SHEA Her voice is ever soft, gentle and low, An excellent thing in woman. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Sub-Deb, Corridor Guide. Ambition: To be an interior decorator. WARREN SIEGEL ..D0g.. I am a peaceable party. Activities: Track, Rifle. Ambition: To explore Alaska and northern countries. NICHOLAS SARACENO Nick Determined is he and bound to succeed. Activities: Cauldron, School Notes, Tennis Manager, Class Committees, Historical Hon- or Society, National Honor Society, Debating. Future Plans: To go to Wes- leyan. PAUL scmpo -'skip' Dark hair, dark eyes, and ever so blithe. Activities: Football. Future Plans: Enter the oil busi- ness. Ambition: To become a truck driver. EVA SHEFTEL Calm and serene-amid a troubled day. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Corridor Guide, Dramatic Club. Future Plans: Stenographer or private secretary. STEPHIE SOKOLOSKI --Pepin For she's a jolly good fellow. ACtiviti6SZ G. S. L., G. A. A., Basketball, Badminton, Vol- leyball. Ambition: To be a beautician. CARMELINA SAVASTRA Carmie Giggle and be merry. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A. Future Plans: To be a secretary. MARY SELLEW Mare Fashioned so slenderly, young and so fair. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Sub-Deb, Rifle, Tennis, Bad- minton, Historical Honor So- ciety, National Honor Society. Future Plans: College. EDWARD SONDSTROM Sandy Easy come -easy go. Activities: Football, Basketball Rifle. Ambition: Air conditioning ex- pert. ROBERT SPEAR Stretch How's the air up there? Future Plans: Go to work. ADELAIDE SPADA ..Ad,. Merry as the day is long. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Basketball, Volleyball, Teach- er's Secretary, Class Commit- tees, Corridor Guide. Future Plans: Undecided. VIRGINIA STARR ' I Ginny A f I just can't make my eyes be- is .fi have. 'i': ' Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., is--5 A , Tennis, Class Committees, I ..., 'I Corridor Guide. X f ' Future Plans: College. ii 9 e f::..: Q 1 - fi WALTER STANKIEWICZ Walt A rage for talking. Activities: Cross-Country, Bask- etball, Track, Class Commit- tees, Captain and Range Of- ficer of Rifle Club, National Honor Society. Future Plans: Aeronautical en- gineer. KEITH STRICKLAND Bart Ah! Why should life all labor be? Activities: Tennis, Cross-Coun- try, Class Basketball. Ambition: Aeronautical work. Ek I .ar f' ALLEN STEWART Stu One vast, substantial smile. Activities: T r a c k , Corridor Guide, Class Committees. Ambition: Go to a conservatory and study music. BETTE STUBBINGS Stubby She is still a laughing lassie, Free from all haughty airs. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Teacher's Secretary, Class Committees, Basketball, Bad- minton. Future Plans: Business career and marriage. 4 ff. . .V ' .-,, V ei 5 Q ANN TREBBE Tiny To know her is to love her. Activities: President of G. S. L., G. A. A., Class Officer, Caul- dron, Class Committees, Cor- ridor Guide, President of Tri- Y, Cheer Leader, Room Rep- resentative. Future Plans: New Britain Teachers College. n EUGENE VACCA ucenen Merry as the day is long. Activities: Track, Cross-Coun- try. Future Plans: To become a draftsman. . 'fig 44, . : . . .51 . , . T if 5 X . fm VINCENT SUPRYNOWICZ Vinny Life's a jest, and all things show it. Activities: Track, Cross-Coun- try, Basketball. JAMES THOMAS jimmy A1ways in the best of spirits. Activities: Basketball. GENEVIEVE TURRO Gen Happy as the day is long. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Bowling, Class Committees. Future Plans: Private secretary. VIOLA VECCA avi.. First a smile, then a giggle, and finally uproarious laughter. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., School Notes, Basketball. Ambition: Private secretary. HEBER THAYER Herby Easy come-easy go. Ambition: Mechanical field. BERNADETTE TOSKO Berna Happy and gay all through the day. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Bowling, R i f l e, Corridor Guide, Teachers Secretary, Tennis. Ambition: To be a nurse. 9 . WILLIAM VINCI Bill Happy go lucky-that's me. Activities: Football, T r a c k , Basketball. Ambition: Ground aviation. FRANK WARMSLEY Doc Men of few words are best. Activities: Track, Cross-Coun- try, Basketball, Football. Ambition: To travel, become an expert auditor, and to be ac- tive in sports. SHIRLEY WAGNER Shirl Contentment is better than riches. Activities: G. S. L, G. A. A. Future Plans: Become a sales- girl. MABEL WAY Mabe I'd like to steal a day and be all alone with little me. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Rifle, Room Representative. Future Plans: Private secretary. BERNICE WESTERBERG Bunny Quiet and unaffected. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Bowling. Ambition: Medical secretary. MARTHA WILKINSON Wilkie Silence is a virtue: possess it if you can. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A. Future Plans: Be a secretary. JOHN WILCOX jack Laugh and be merry-better the world with a tune. Activities: Rifle, Historical Hon- or Society. Ambition: To become a great musician. LINDSAY WITHEY Lin Still water runs deep. Activities: Corridor Guide, Cap- tain of Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Hi-Y, Historical Hon- or Society, National Honor Society. Future Plans: College. MARTIN SHLEIN ..Marty.. Silence is more eloquent than words. Ambition: To become a success- ful businessman. MICHAEL WOJCICKI Mickey He is as silent as if he were asleep. Activities: Baseball. Ambition: Become a big league baseball player. JEANETTE ZYWOCINSKI ..-yay., A good worker and a good friend. Activities: G. S. L., G. A. A., Basketball, Volleyball, Caul- dron, Office Secretary, Class Committees, School Notes. Future Plans: Business school. DORIS WRIGHT Dot The poet is born not made Activities: G. S. L., G. A..A School Notes, Cauldron. Ambition: Commercial writer RALPH ROBERTS Activities: Track. Ambition: Aviation. 94 THE CAULDRON Anna Adamo Richard Ahlberg Settino Bartolotta Elizabeth Brown Gloria Alessi Corinne Anderson Bertha Benson Marjorie Caffrey Beverly Carlson Evelyn Carlson ,Charles Chamberlain Marjorie Clark Elizabeth Clew Anna Gawlak Elizabeth Getz Claire Gilfix Channing Harwood Audrey Herrmann Marjorie Herrmann Reva Itkin Sylvia johnson Honor Roll HIGH HONORS HONORS Margaret DiMauro Ann Kovacik Anna Moncardi Virginia Peterson John Kalinowski Marjory King Burton Oberg Fred Olson Amelia Reynolds Euphemia Rogala Suzanne Sage Isabel Santostefano Nicholas Saraceno Mary Sellew LaVerne Shea Walter Stankiewicz Vincent Suprynowicz john Wilcox George Lindsay Withey Jeanette Zywocinski THE CAULDRON 1941 Senior Advisers -zllalllhi 4 M eg ,xx 4--e Miss AcNEs K. FAHEY Her readiness to help, her sincerity and kindliness, and her desire for fairness has made Miss Fahey a respected and admired friend and adviser of the Class of 1941. MR, FRED W. SHEARER Mr. Shearer will long be remembered and admired by the Class of 1941 for his kindly humor, desire for justice, and his unswerving loyalty to the students of M. H. S. 1941 THE CAULDRON ebvzting Team Standing-Romolo Russo, Paul Cubeta, Eugene Mittelman, Paul McCurdy, Richard Buffum, Robert Shapiro. Seated-Elizabeth Brown, Anna Adamo. The 19-il Middletown High debaters had a short but lively career. Members from all classes responded to the call for debaters, and the competition began with about twenty-five pupils. Meetings were held weekly on Mondaysg and at one of these, Paul Cubeta was elected chairman. The members then set about in earnest for their tryouts, and after a week or so the team was hnally chosen. The members of the afiiirmative team were Robert Shapiro, Paul McCurdy, Eugene Mittelman, and Richard Buffum as alternate. The negative team was composed of Beth Brown, Romolo Russo, Paul Cubeta, and Anna Adamo as alternate. The topic of the triangle debate was: Re- solved, That the power of the federal government should be increased. The first debate was to have been between our negative and Wallingford's alifirm- ativeg however, at the last moment Wallingfortl dropped out. Therefore on March 21, the afiirmative met Meriden's negative in the school libraryg and our negative met Meriden's affirmative in Meriden. The trophy, the Florence Fisherdick cup, was finally, but not permanently, awarded the Meriden team, the re- sults being that Middletown's affirmative won 2 to 1, and our negative lost 3 to O. If-41 THE CAULDRON National Honor Soviet Back row-john Dodd, Loretta Doherty, Lindsay Withey, Ann Kovacik, Mary Sellew, Claire Gilhx, Wzilter Stankiewicz. Paul Cubeta, Sylvia johnson, Euphemia Rogala, Margaret Di Mauro, Lois Newkirk, Leroy Hubel. Front row-Raymond Spencer, Jessie Trotta, Anna Adamo, Elizabeth Clew, Marjorie Herrmann, Channing Harwood, Virginia Peterson, Richard Ahlberg, Elizabeth johnson, Nicholas Saraceno, Charles Chamberlain, Bertha Benson, Anna Moncardi, Settino Bartolotta, Elizabeth Getz, Reva Itkin, Vincent Amato. The National Honor Society is a four-way incen- tive. It creates enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulates a desire to render service, promotes able leadership, and encourages the development of good character in pupils. Through the efforts of Miss Agnes H. Smith, its competent faculty adviser, this organization has done much to stimulate high ideals as well as a keen de- sire for high grades among the students of Middle- town High. The Middletown High School Chapter of The National Honor Society came into existence in 1934, just thirteen years after its founding in 1921 by the students in the secondary schools. The emblem is a keystone and a flaming torch, the former representing strength, unity, and firmness, and the latter, for the light of knowledge. Only those who attain honors are eligible for elec- tion into the Honor Society. The senior and junior students await each fall and spring for the news of the members elected. The formal installation of the student takes place in October, after the fall election, and a formal assembly installation, in March. The pupils of M. H. S. owe a great debt of grati- tude to Miss Smith and the assisting faculty advisers for the very successful National Honor Society. THE CAULDRON 1941 ssembl Committee Standing-Settino Bartolotta, Paul Cubeta, Miss Gladys Wlilbur, Miss Alice Potter, Miss lfllii Knowles, Miss Tivelyn Cycan, Vincent Amato, Melvin Grower. Seiitedflietty Getz, Frances liwald, Evelyn Dylcas, Patricia Wiuimtl, Frances Milardo, Anna lvlon- cardi. The Assembly Committee consists of teachers and pupils who work together to provide the weekly assem- blies. This committee, of which Miss Ella G. Knowles is chairman, is composed of both voting and non- voting members. The non-voting members do the research work, and the voting members do the actual choosing of the assembly programs. The following are the members of the voting committee: Miss Knowles, Miss Potter, Mr. C. V. johnson, Mr. Shearer, Miss Cycan, Miss Wilbur, Betty Getz, Suzanne Sage, Anna Moncardi, Paul Cubeta, Settino Bartalotta, and Frances Ewald. The assemblies for the year are very much varied. A few of the more entertaining programs were a chem- istry show, chorus, ballet dancers, and soloists. There have been a series of twentyrminute speeches, started in February, which were intended to aid pupils in se- lecting a vocation. 1941 THE CAULDRON Historical Honor Society r i Third Row-Virginia Peterson, john Dodd, Walter Stankiewicz, Richard Ahlberg, Forrest Harvey, Pauline Roccapriore. Second Row--Settino Bartolotta, Nicholas Saraceno, Lindsay Withey, Marjory King ,Mr. Carlyle Hoyt, Suzanne Sage, Paul Cubeta, john Wilcox, Robin Starr. Seated-Mary Sellew, Anna Moncardi, jane Eaton. Marion Kennedy, Reva Itkin, Marjorie Herr- mann, Claire Gilfix, Elizabeth Brown, Anna Kovacik, The Historical Honor Society is a new society whose founding in the school is attributed to Mr. Hoyt. It is made up of a group of students from Mr. Hoyt's history classes who are interested in historical research work. The group meets periodically, and at the meetings various topics having to do with history are discussed. The meetings are held in the form of a social, usually with a guest speaker, the members having decided upon it. The purpose of the society is to bring together a. group who will devote out-of-school hours on research on topics assigned, and then in a form of report let the group know the results. At present there is a small number making up the society, but in future years it will reach the standards of other societies in the school. THE CAULDRON 194 School Notes 1940 Back row-Nicholas Saraceno, Allen Stewart, Stanley Kowal, Joseph Green, Mr. Carleton L. Walker. Third row-Pauline Cannamela, Reva Itkin, Elizabeth Clew, Jeanette Zywocinski, Margaret DiMauro, Gloria D'AsColi. Second Row-Doris Wright, Esther Kabatznick, Salvatore Rossitto, Josephine Perruccio. Front Row-Anna Moncarcli, Settino Bartolotta, Elizabeth Brown. Settino Bartolotta, Editor-itz-Chief Anna Moncardi, Bztrirzerr Manager Allen Stewart, Reporter Elizabeth Brown,Affiftar1t Editor Stanley Kowal, Art Editor Jeanette Zywocinski, N ew! Editor Joseph Green, Art Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Boyr' Sportr Editor Gloria D'Ascoli, Production Manager Pauline Cannamela, Girlr' Sportf Editor Margaret Dimauro, Typirt Doris Wright, Feature Editor Josephine Perruccio, Typift Reva Itkin, Columrzift Esther Kabafznick, Typirt Salvatore Rossitto, C olumrzirt Elizabeth Clew, Adoertirirzg Manager THE CAULDRON Girls Student League Second Row-jane Eaton, Miss Agnes G. Drennan, Virginia Peterson, Ella Schultz, Ann Trebbe, First Row-Elizabeth Brown, Philomena Petruccelli, Anna Adamo, Katherine Dunlap, Ruth 9 4 1 I Evelyn Carlson, Margaret Webster, Rose Conti. Hofmann. PURPOSE-To promote friendship among the girls of M. H. S. To give them an opportunity for service. MOTTO- Ready of head, of heart, and of hand. SERVICE ACTIVITIES-Clothing Drive, Thanks- giving Drive, Penny Parade, Courtesy Week, Cor- ridor Guide System, Lost and Found Bureau, Teachers' Secretaries, Forget-Me-Not Drive for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Letters to Pupils and Teachers Who Are Ill. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES-Interclass Parties, the spring Leap Year Dance. SONGS- Onward We Fare Together and Follow the Gleamf' OFFICERS-President-Anne Trebbe. Vice President-Ella Schultz Secretary and Treasurer-Margaret Webster Service Director-Elizabeth Brown Director of Socials-jane Eaton News Reporter-Evelyn Carlson Pianist-Katherine Dunlap Senior Representatives-Virginia Peterson, Anna Adamo junior Representative-Rose Conti Sophomore Representative-Ruth Hofmann Freshman Representative-Philomena Petrucelli Adviser-Miss Agnes G. Drennan THE CAULDRON 194 owficlor Guides so Fourth Row-Elizabeth Clew, LaVerne Shea, Eleanor Matteo, Annette DiMauro, Isabella San- tostefano, Eva Sheftel, Veronica Galgowski, Ella Schultz. Third Row-Ruth Hofmann, Lois Fanska, Marion Davis, Pauline Roccapriore, Marjorie Clark, Audrey Herrmann, Geraldine Cynoski, Grace Kearns, Ann Cashman, jane Eaton, Ann Trebbe. Second Row-Elizabeth Getz, Katherine Dunlap, Margaret Rusconi, Mary Nycek, Shirley Hen- nessey ,Dorothy McIntyre, Anna Adamo, Katherine Ewald, Phyllis Farrow, Marion Kennedy, Mabel Way, Pauline Talevi, Bernadette Tosko, Eileen Murphy, Marjorie Herrmann. First Row-Raymond Barry, Melvin Grower, Robert Ferguson, Allen Stewart, Allan Kane, Robert Arnold, john Dodd, Paul Cubeta, Lindsay Withey, Richard Ahlberg, Raymond Spencer, Robert Williams, Walter Stankiewicz, Edward Gaffney. The Girls' Student League sponsors one of the many outstanding features of Middletown High School, the Corridor Guide system. This offers the girls an oppor- tunity to show their initiative and reliability. This organization has a two-fold purpose: first, to promote quick and less congested traffic, secondly, to protect our halls and lockers throughout the day. Every pupil who wishes to leave the room must have a pass made out in full by his teacher. When the pupil passes a guide's desk, he is requested to present the pass and sign the book, stating his destination, room left, teacher in charge, and the time that he left that room. The guide then signs her initials on the pass to indicate to the next guide that the pass holder has already signed. This eliminates causes of suspicion if something is reported missing from a locker. As each period ends, the guide takes her position for the pur- pose of effecting a quicker, more orderly passing be- tween classes. The guides wear white straps donated by the Rus- sell Manufacturing Companyg these are cleaned free of charge by the Empire Dyeing and Cleaning Co. The Corridor Guide system has been very beneficial to both the teachers and the pupils. 941 THE CAULDRON Girls' Athletic Association Patricia Wood, Jacqueline Larson, Marjory King, Elizabeth Getz. The first meeting of the G. A. A., held in September, marked the beginning of another successful year. The following officers were elected to supervise the activi- ties: Betty Getz, presidentg-Marjory King, vice-presi- dent, Patty Wood, secretaryg jackie Larson, treasurer. The fall sports, volley ball and tennis, attracted many of the girls. The Tennis Tournament was com- pleted in October, with Marjorie Camp, a sophomore, victorious over Marjory King, a senior. The G. A. A. Dance, which is held every November, proved to be a great success both socially and Hnan- cially. The money made on this dance was used to pur- chase trophies for the Bowling and Rifle clubs, and one for good posture. These three trophies are to be kept in school, and each year, the names of the girls with the highest scores and the name of the girl with the best posture are to be placed on them. The Penny Dances, sponsored by the G. A. A., are held twice a week. Music for these occasions is furn- ished by the new combination phonograph-radio, which was bought with money obtained from these dances. In the course of the school year, many tournaments are held: interclass basketball and tennis for all girls, and badminton for junior and senior girls. THE CAULDRON 194 Hi-Y Back Row-Charles Chamberlain, Cyril Trebbc, Channing Harwood, Edward Larson, Forrest Harvey, William Gorman, john Coughlin, Raymond Spencer, William Mann. Arthur McDowell. Front Row-Arthur Goodrich, Arthur Leonard, Thomas Daly, Lindsay Withey, Romolo Russo, Richard Alhberg, jerry Tynan. During October a small group of eight boys, with Walter Staniszewski and Mr. C. V. johnson as ad- visers, was elected by Mr. Bratton, director of the boys' department at the Y. M. C. A., to reorganize the Middletown Hi-Y. At the first meeting the following officers were elected: Lindsay Withey, presidentg Ro- molo Russo, vice-president, Richard Ahlberg, secre- taryg and Tom Daly, treasurer. The four officers, with the aid of model constitutions of other clubs, drew up the first constitution of the Middletown Hi-Y. The main objective of the club then was to increase its membership, therefore it was decided that each member bring two friends to the next meeting. This plan was fairly successfulg but a special membership committee, with Dick Harwood as its chairman, was formed in order to increase our enrollment to the ap- pointed total of twenty-five. In November the four officers attended the State Hi-Y Convention at Durham, and they received much valuable information concerning the ideals and pur- pose of the Hi-Y. Outstanding among our entertainments were de- bates, a ping-pong tournament, lectures by Mr. Burton Doolittle and Mr. Henry Starr, and a dance with the Tri-Y. The members wish to thank Mr. W. Bratton, Mr. Walter Stanizewski and Mr. C. V. johnson for the willing cooperation they have offered in helping to make our club a success. 941 THE CAULDRON ri-Y Standing-Katherine Ewald, Victoria Annino, Laura Wilccxx, Loretta Doherty, Shirley Suchoski, Mary Kachenski, Miss Evelyn Cycan, Claire Gilfix, Margaret Webster, Virginia Ferguson, Vir- ginia Starr, Marjory King. Seated-Ella Schultz, june Carlson, Elizabeth Clew, Reva Itkin, Ann Trebbe, Lois Newkirk, Phyllis Farrow, Marion Kennedy, Catherine Leary. The officers of the Tri-Y are President Ann Trebbe, Vice-President Audrey Hermann, Secretary Betty Clew, Treasurer Lois Newkirk, and Program Chairman Reva ltkin. This club consists of a group of girls from the two upper classes, with Miss Evelyn Cycan as our able leader. The meetings are planned so that there will be two social meetings each month, one service, and one educational. Perhaps the most popular social meeting is a splash party. At this time we are allowed an hour in the Y. M. C. A. pool. Who will ever forget the rollicking fun or the girls' sighs of woe as they gazed at their damp hair. However, this was soon forgotten as we gathered around the fireplace for our supper. Another popular social meeting is a party with another club of boys or girls as guests. Knitting for the British Relief or Red Cross and making scrap books and toys for the sick children at the hospital have helped us to fulfill our service meet- ings. Although we aren't expert knitters, we accom- plish a great deal even though many a stitch is dropped and many a finger pricked during the procedure. Our educational meetings consisted of vocational speakers and exchange of our book reviews. THE CAULDRON School otes 1941 Sfdjq Standing'-Josephine Belliuno, Adell Fuzzino, Josephine Petruzzello, Eleanor Matteo, Allan Amenta, Gerard Cashman, John Dodd, Williiiiri Fortin, Corinne Anderson, Ruth Kiitzinan, Henry Piiinlcai, Jennie Morello. Sea1tedfRosiilie Bzirtolottn, Eugene Mittelmun, 'Gloria D'AsColi, Elizabeth Brown, Jessie Trottl Irene Shlien, Gloria Alessi, Frances Clew. Elizabeth Brown, Editor-in-Cbief Gloria D'Aseoli, Bufiuefr Manager Jessie Trotta, Aifirtazzf Editor Irene Shlien,Ne1z'5 Edifm' Allan Amenta, Boys' Sportf Edifm' Rosalie Bartolotta, Girlf' 5lf707'fJ' Edifor Salvatore Rossitto, Colmmzirl John Dodd, Reltzorfer William Fortin, Ar! Editor Stanley Kowal, Ar! Edirol' Corinne Anderson, Prodiwfiozz Manager Frances Clew, Gloria Alessi, Head Typirl Jennie Morello, Typist Bertha Russell, Typirt Josephine Bellamo, Typirf Josephine Petruzzello, Typift Aclell Fazzino, Typirt Henry Pianl-aa, Typif! Eleanor Matteo, Cirmlafimz Manager' Ruth Katzman, AI.fj,ffdlIf B11.fineJ.r Manage: Eugene Mittelman, Adzferlifing Manager Adzferijfilzg Solirilor Q S 5121 V11 - THE CAULDRON 194 ootball XX Sixth Row-james Misenti, joe Amara, William Coughlin, Francis Coleman, joseph Carta, Arthur Applof, Bernard Rutledge, Chester Dzialo. Fifth Row-Frank Scalia, Sebastian Fraulino, Felix Pandolfo. Fourth row-jack Kelly, Wesley Chalker, Albert Grillo, Anthony LaBella, jerry Tyman, Allan Amenta, Coit Gladding, Harry Daly, jack Reardon. Third Row-Louis Marino, Sebastian Daniels, William Spencer, Ray Barry, john Murphy, Albert Sara, Mel Grower, George Cole, Frank Warmsley. Second row-Edward Sondstrom, Frank Genovese, Charles Adamowitz, James Fortuna, joseph Zampini, Frank Marino, Ray Kelly, Sebastian Feraci, joseph Aresco, Gerald O'Rourke, Henry Wilson. First Row-Arthur Green, Robert King, Bill Vinci, Dick Hallworth, Billy Galitto, Dick Harwood, Louis Corvo, Louis Quirk, john Coughlin, joseph Adinolfo, Roland Anderson. Mr. Lawrence H. Battistini, Coach Channing Harwood, Captain Mr. Robert A. Barrows, Ant. Coach james Misenti, Manager With the closing of the 1940 football season, Mid- dletown High ended the careers of over a dozen seniors who had won fame and honor on the Tiger elevens. In spite of the effort of every man on the team, M. H. S. had its only poor season in a good many years. Dick Harwood, ace Tiger blocking back, was elected cap- tain of the Tigers early in the year after Beef Can- natta, varsity center, had left school. Dick Hallworth, stellar Tiger tackle and 60-minute man, Doc Warms- ley, track star and brilliant Tiger end, Rollie Anderson, smart and small Tiger tailbackg Red Coughlin and Lou Corvo, hard fighting Tiger guards, Bill Vinci, Tiger tackleg Ray Barry and Bob King, two faithful ends who saw little service until this year, Bucky For- tuna, halfback, Bill Day, blocking back who had the misfortune of an ankle injury, Bill Gallitto, brilliant broken held runner from the tailback spot, and Tuffy Fraulino, who, unable to play, remained faithful throughout the season: All will leave M. H. S. this spring. Ray Kelly and Lou Quirk were the two underclass stars of excellent backfield work, although both were on the injury list. Other underclassmen who did their part were Chick Marino, joe Adinolfo, Charley Adam- owicz, joe Zampani, Nin LaBella, Chick Grower, jum- bo Coleman, joe Amara, Hank Wilson, and Art Green. 941 THE CAULDRON Claeer Leaders Second row-Jane Eaton, Marjorie Herrmann, Peggy Webster, Mary Kachenski, Ann Trebbe. First row-Sue Hewett, Laura Wilcox, Audrey Herrmann, Betty Getz. As we sat in the bleachers on those cold November days in the lull before the game, the cheerleaders in their vivid white uniforms and their white hair bows came dancing up before us, bringing that spark of enthusiasm that makes those minutes between the football game pass so quickly. This year the ten personality girls, who were spurred on under the able leadership of Anne Trebbe and Marge Herrmann, were light-hearted Jane Eaton, lovely Betty Getz, Sue Hewitt, the freshman pride, charming Peggy Webster, carefree Audrey Herrmann, who is just a bit bigger than her megaphone, adorable Mary Kachensky, and lackadaisical Laura Wilcox. Although MHS will bid a parting cheer to more than half of the group this year, we shall not forget their undying efforts to create the fine spirit of sports- manship. THE CAULDRON 194 Basketball .C .v. - CZ! D .. ... - Standing-Cyril Trebbe, Joseph Burek, Raymond Spencer, Frank Marchese, Joseph Carta, Car- melo Bartolotta, Louis Quirk, blames Curran, Allan Amenta. Seated-Charles Chamberlain, Thomas Daly, Richard Ahlberg, Lindsay Withey, Frank Marino Louis Corvo, Coach Frank L. Rand. Faced with one of the most difficult schedules that M. H. S. basketball has known in years, and with only three lettermen about whom to build a winning com- bination, Coach Frank L. Rand created a team that truly belonged to the Tiger tradition. From the opening of the season until the last whistle blew, this team fought all the way. Led by Captain Lins Withey, they won from Woodrow Wilson, eight of their seven- teen games, and reached the semi-finals in the State Tournament. Lost through graduation this year will be the follow- owing: Captain Lins Withey, who led the team in scoring with a total of 163 points and who for the second time was selected on the All-Tournament teamg Dick Ahlberg, one of the best defensive guards in the state and a sharpshooter from the foul lineg and Lou Corvo, a scrappy forward who tossed in 95 points and who played an outstanding floor game all seasong Chick Marino, who was chosen a member of the All- Tournament team, and Tom Daly, next year's captain. These boys bore the brunt of a hard season and added lustre to the name of M. H. S. They played the game. In victory they were humbleg in defeat they were un- dismayed. In everything they were sportsmen worthy of the Orange and Black they wore. 941 THE CAULDRON Cross Country , 5' ' W f. ., G ix 7 :fwfr 'Fl'- - gff , A ' - 1 ,-'wslizawp sh ' Fourth Row-Francis Grimaldi, Sebastian LaBella, George Spear. Third Row-john Kowal, Eugene Vacca, Louis Laliella, Sebastian DeStefano, Anthony San- tostefano, Frederick Hill. Second Row-joseph Scionti, Albert Santostefano, Edmund McRae, Gerald Newkirk, Angelo Bartolotta, Robert Eastman, Philip Stueck. First Row-Albert Clark, Charles Chamberlain, Stanley Kowal, Coach Carlyle Hoyt, Thomas Coughlin, joseph Green, Frank Marchese. Mr, Carlyle G. Hoyt, Coach Sebastian LaBella, Manager Stanley Kowal, Captain The men, under the guidance of Coach Carlyle Hoyt, began serious training early. Because of inexperience and sickness the team was able to win only two out of the six meets, but the men pulled together in the Connecticut University Meet to place third, and in the State Meet to place second against the best teams in the state. The team journeyed to Hartford for their first meet and were defeated by the Hartford Public men by the score of 15-40. On October 8, the team made up for its first defeat by trouncing the Wesleyan Freshmen, 15-40. Manchester was their next opponentg and, al- though each member stood out individually, they were defeated by the score of 25-30. On October 18, Weaver High defeated the harriers by the heart-breaking score of 27-28. Then the teams went to Storrs, taking third place, and falling in the next meet to the powerful New Britain squad, 24-31. The team then entered the winning column by defeating Bristol to the tune of 25-30. At the close of the season the Hoyt men en- tered the State Meet held at Wesleyan, and finished across the finals to place second among twelve teams. THE CAULDRON 194 Class Bazske ba!! Fourth row-joseph Cecchini, William Gorman, Frank Carta, Sebastian Fraulino, Sebastian La Bella, james Grant, George Getz, Mr. Frank Rand. Third row-john Tracy, Eugene Mittelman, Donald Young, Henry Tomaszewski, john Dodd, Douglas Christie, Carmelo Bartolotta, Raymond Spencer, Arthur McDowell, Arthur Leonard, joseph Burek, George Evans. Second row-Edward Larson, Alexander Grant, joseph Malone, Gerald Demarie, Robert Cole- man, Romolo Russo, Harold Peryam, joseph Carta, Robert Wolfe, George Routsis, Sebastian Milardo, james Curran. First row-Salvatore Crescimano, Joseph Rosano, Albert Damato, Jerome Levin, Theodore Henja, William King, Salvatore Perruccio, Robert Stearns, Peter La Rosa, john Delagain, Arthur Augeri. The juniors walked off with the inter-class basket- ball title, as they went through an unbeaten season to capture the competitive crown. Their unmarred rec- ord gave them the first spot, while the Sophs, Frosh and Seniors ended in a three way tie for second place. Lettermen of the basketball teams of previous years were barred, making the positions available to many newcomers. Tommy Daly, next year's varsity captain, sparked the Juniors in their undefeated march by tossing in better than 11 points a game to lead the attack. Ray Spencer held clown one forward spot, with flashy joe Burek at the other spot. Both con- tinued on through the regular varsity season and earned their basketball letters. Carl Bartolotta tossed them in from everywhere to win the center position, along with lanky George Cole. Led by jimmy Curran, the Sophs boasted the next best club. jimmy later turned out to be an outstand- ing varsity guard. Approximately sixty boys participated in the tourna- ment. 1941 THE CAULDRON Gzrls' owlmg Back row-Patricia Ewald, Esther Kabatznick, Josephine Bartolotta, Dorothy Bogue, Margaret Drew, Evelyn Dykas, Florence Fitzgibbons, Carol Linehan, Theresa Connors, Jacqueline Bailey, jean Lundeen, Patricia Wood, Sara Tompson, Gloria Alessi, jennie Morello. Second row-Lois Fanska, Clara Dick, Lucille Ryan, Elizabeth Serensen, Marjory Clark, Ruth Kahrman, Louise Dickenson, Dorothy Neff, Mary Commerford, Grace Kearns, Katherine Ewald, Dorothy McIntyre, ,Ioan Lawton. Marjory Grundy, Louise Sylvester. First row-Mary Kopec, Isabelle Greco, Angelina Frazzino, Evelyn Carlson, Ruth Katzman, Shirley Suchoski. Alida Botelle, Dorothy Fillmore, Marion Kennedy. Dorothy Cobb. Miss Arlene Slater, Ruth Hofmann, Laura Wilcox, june Carlson, Agnes White, Dorothy Driscoll. M. H. S. girls have completed the fourth success- ful season of their club, with officers as follows: President Dorothy Cobb, Vice President Ruth Hoff- man, Secretary Marion Kennedy, Treasurer Margaret Webster, Manager Aleda Botelle. The club was composed of seventy-nine girls, twenty-four of whom were seniors, and was divided into ten teams. The meetings were held at the Capitol Bowling Alleys on Wednesday afternoon of each week during the eighteen week tournament. This year the Bowling Playday was held in our city at the Capitol Alleys on February 19, with the Meri- den, Wallingford, Woodrow Wilson, and Middle- town high schools participating. Middletown High School was represented by the twelve highest bowlers of the club. The bowling season closed with a ban- quet for all the members of the club. The girls found bowling not only enjoyable but also beneficial, for it is a sport that aids us to better health. THE CAULDRON 194 Boys' Ri e Second row-Albert Rook, Phillip Cashman, James Sheehan, Sebastian Mazzotta, William Murphy. First row-Valentino Cammarata, Thomas O'Brien, Walter Stankiewicz, Leroy Hubel, Wesley Chalker. This activity is one of our most successful clubs in the school. Organized years ago by Mr. Watson, it has always been ranked among the best teams in the entire country. The boys compete in all the con- tests sponsored by the National Rifle Association of America. Annually a contest is held at New Haven, where medals are awarded each member of the team. There is much hard work connected with this sport. The boys practice from three to six o'clock every Tuesday and Thursday at the Armory in Mid- dletown. Each match held out of town requires about live hours. The coaching time for the season amounts to approximately 200 hours. The season is a long one, beginning in October and closing at the end of March. At the end of the school year, each of the first hve members of the team is awarded a letter from the school. 941 THE CAULDRON Senior Girls' Basketball mF !'m 430 Q31 Standing-Claire Giltix, Irene Johnson, Corinne Anderson, Pauline Cannamela, Stephanie So- koloski, Marion Davis, Connie DiMauro. Seated-Esther Kabatznick, Jeanette Zywocinski, Josephine Perruccio, Grace Rafferty, Dorothy Cobb, Martha Alford, Rita Paskiewicz. This year the girls were acclaimed winners of the annual tournament, after having tried to reach that goal for three years. Last year the team had hoped to be the winners but were defeated by the sophomores in the decisive game between the two teams. This year the senior team came out with flying colors, having won every game of the tournament. The season ended with the annual banquet held on ' March 27. At that time the trophy, with the senior team's name engraved on it, was awarded the captain, letters and numerals were given to the deserving play- ers and managers. The senior girls who received letters were Captain Grace Rafferty, Stephie Sokoloski, Martha Alford, Josephine Perruccio, Jeanette Zywocinski, Marion Da- vis, Corinne Anderson, Connie DiMauro, Adelaide Spada, and Veronica Galgowski. Numerals were awarded Dorothy Cobb and Irene Johnson for one year of service to the team. The senior managers who worked hard for the suc- cess of the team were Esther Kabatznick and Rita Paskiewicz. They, too, were awarded letters. The senior girls express their deep appreciation and thanks to Miss Ida B. Pratt for her perseverance and her patience in coaching them. THE CAULDRON 194 Girls' Ri e ... .. .,,..., .... .. .......,... .. .. ....... ..., . ....,,, .. . ,,...,..,..... , ...... ..... . ,...,..,., .. . .. ..,.,..,,,...,,,,,, ' ' ' Q WILLIE! 9 4 L-QL Standing-jean Campbell, Ann Pierson, Patricia Martin, Frances Clew, Virginia Townsend, Marjorie Lypscon, Gertrude Woike, Beth Brown, Ann Cashman, Anne Pickett, Virginia Peter- son, Lois Loewenthal. Seated-Mr. D. L. Warner, Ann Parmelee, Phyllis Westerberg, Audrey Herrmann, Marjory King, Mr. Charles Elihu Lyman, Mabel Way, Katherine Ewald, Marie Vacca, Ella Schultz, Mr. Charles W. Treat. Early in the year girls' rifle practice was begun at the Middlefield Rifle Range through the courtesy of Mr. E. E. Lyman. Twenty girls participated in this sport and elected the following ofiicers: Mabel way, president, Marjory King, vice-president, and Audrey Herrmann, secretary and treasurer. The girls showed their true ability this year, having a class B rating for the bi-weekly matches which are shot by junior clubs throughout the country. In the annual state match, held in New Haven, the sharp- shooters, bearing the Orange and Black did well by holding their place as twenty-ninth of ninety-three clubs. Two matches were shot against Wilbraham Acad- emy, one in Middlefield and the other in Wilbra- ham. The girls, who have never been able to conquer these rivals, went down to defeat again, although they held the boys to close matches. This year, as never before, the honor of having her name engraved on a trophy which is to remain in the display cabinet at M. H. S. was given to the highest scorer. Also the girls who showed themselves to be most faithful at practice and most skilled at shooting were awarded letters. Thus the comparatively new sport for girls proved a most worthy and enjoyable activity. 941 THE CAULDRON Tmck ,.- . - katie his 'Qi' V t . Third row-Coach Hoyt, Al Dimato, Henry Schmaltz, jack Riordan, Tony Santostefano, Bob Mylchreest, Stan Kowal, Al Clarke, jerry Newkirk, Bob Wolfe, Lou LaBella, Bill Spencer. Second row--Bob Kalish, Art Augeri, joe Cecchini, Frank Marino, Walt Stankiewicz, Don Green, Art Goodrich, Frank Carta. First row-Art- Green, joe Green, Tom Coughlin, Captain Frank Marchese, Sebastian I.aBella, Al Santostefano, Sebastian DiStefano. This year M. H. S. entered another track season, with about sixteen lettermen and a new group of fresh- men. Franck Marchese, leading javelin thrower and outstanding runner as well, led this year's harriers. Although graduation took away many prominent let- termen last year, Coach Hoy-t was able to construct a good track team. The team opened the season in the Connecticut In- terscholastic Athletic Convention, which was held at the Wesleyan University gym on March 29. The Tigers placed fifth. Chick Marino, a sophomore, placed third in the high jump, and our relay team tied with Wood- row Wilson. To add to this, Middletown broke its record in the eight-lap relay. This meet enabled Mr. Hoyt to make many changes and find new material. Although the Bengals did not show up so brightly in their first meet, it enabled many of the veterans and newcomers to acquire much experience. I Among those members of the track team are the following: Chick Marino and -Dick Harwood in the weights and high jump, Toni Coughlin in the mile, Charles Chamberlain in the half mile, Stan Kowal in the mile, joe Green in the sprints, Frank Carta in the pole vault, Bill Fortin in the sprints and broad jump, and George Cole and Bill Mann in the long distance runs. The team was managed by the able Eugene Vacca. THE CAULDRON 1941 Tennis Standing-Nicholas Saraceno, Charles Downes, William Gorman, Valentino Cammarata, Jerome Levine, Burton Rhodes, Murray Gellen, Thomas O'Brien. Seated-William King, Douglas Christie, Burton Oberg. Mr. C. V. Johnson, Coach William Gorman, Captain Nicholas Saraceno, Manager During the past few years, M. H. S. has made quite an enviable record on the tennis courts. For five conf secutive years M. H. S. has held the Central Connecti- cut Interscholastic League title. In 1956 Manchester tied for the title, and Middletown shared it with them. This year practice started April 7, in the school gym. The team has been seriously hit by graduation, for only two members of last year's team remain, Captain Bill Gorman and Charles Downs. However, we have im- plicit faith in our coach's ability to bring forth suc- cessful players. Already Coach johnson has formed a promising team from the boys who tried out. Our schedule this year calls for nine games. They are with Meriden, Manchester, West Hartford, Bristol, Manchester, Meriden, New London, West Hartford and Bristol. We of M. H. S. feel certain that this year's team will strive to maintain the high reputation our teams have enjoyed in past years. 941 THE CAULDRON Baseball xff Ilx! Third row-Frank Scalia, Carmcla Bartolotta, Ray Spencer, Coach Buker, joseph Amara, Gene Heckart, Francis Coleman. Second row-Louis Quirk, Roland Anderson, Rohert King, Captain Richard Ahlberg, Richard Hallworth, Lindsay Xwithe, Anthony Laliella. First row-Dwight NX'ay, Thomas Donahue, Raymond Day, William Coughlin, Paul McCurdy. When the cry to play ball is echoed across the dia- mond this spring, Coach Gerald H. Buker will have eight returning letter men around which to build his team. The outstanding prospects are Captain Dick Ahl- berg at first baseg Lins Withey, veteran short stopg Lou Quirk, fiery backstopg Nim LaBella, gunning the second base positiong Rollie Anderson, again patrol- ling the outer gardeng Ray Spencer and Frank Scalia, who also saw much service on last year's team. Butch Hallworth and Wild Bill Day are the only last year pitchers. Others from whom Coach Buker will make his choices are Joe Amara, Tom Donahue, Joe Zampini, Gene Heckart and Bob King. Among the newcomers who might make the grade are the following: catchers, jumbo Coleman, Dwight Wayg outhelders, Carl Bartolotta, Ray Day, John Brad leyg and infielders, john Coughlin, Ray johnson, Paul McCurdy, Mickey Wojociki. SCHEDULE Meriden ........................................ Manchester ........ West Hartford ..... Lyman Hall ....... Bristol ...................... April 23 April 25 May 2 May 5 May 7 Woodrow Wilson ....... ..... M ay 9 Manchester ............... Meriden ......... Lyman Hall ....... West Hartford ...... Bristol ................ Norwich ...... May 14 May 17 May 19 May 21 May 23 May 27 SCHOOL SONGS AND CHEERS THE TIGER SONG On we go to victory, Down the field we go today, There's no one can stop the Tigers, This shall be a day of glory, As the backs go crashing onward, And the line goes smashing forward, And the Tigers in a frenzy, Start a Charging down the Held. Chorus Come on Tigers ! Come on Tigers ! This shall be a day of triumph, Crashing onward ! ! ! ! ! Smashing forward ! ! ! ! ! This shall be a victory! TOUCI-IDOWN SONG Yea team ! Whose team ! Our team ! We want a touchdown. Hear them sing we want a touchdown, That's the thing, just let some great big bruiser husky and tall, Carry the ball and in no time at all, We'll have a touchdown. When it's over, let us Hear you make some noise, V-I--C-T-O-R-Y I.et's have a touchdown, boys. Fight, light, Fight, iight, Fight, ight, Fight, iight, Fight, fight, Fight, fight. ORANGE AND BLACK Thro' the long four years of high school, Midst the scenes we know so well, As the mystic charm to knowledge We vainly seek to spell, Or we win athletic victories On the football field, or track, Still we work for dear old Middletown And the Orange and the Black. When the cares of life o'er take us, Mingling fast our locks with gray, Should our dearest hopes betray us, False Fortune fall away: Still we banish care and sadness As we turn our memories back, And recall those days of gladness Neathe the Orange and the Black. VICTORY SONG fTune On Wisconsin , On to victory, on to victory, March on down that field, Send the backs right through the line, And watch old ........... - .... - ................. yield, We will conquer, we will conquer, Ours to do or die, Fight, nght, unto the end, For Middletown High, SONG fTune I've Been Working On the Railroa Say, goodbye, to poor old ............,....................... , They are losing ground. See their line has started sagging And their backs are slowing down. Tigers, hear the music playing. Charge on ! A score we want to see. Say, goodbye, to poor old ..,...,..,.....i........ And on to Victory! SCHOOL CHEERS Locomotive M-i-d-d-l-e-t-o--w-n M-i-d-d-l-e-t-o-w-n M-i-d-d-l--e-t-o-w-n Middletown Team, team, team. Fight, Team, Fight Fight, team, fight ! Fight, team, fight! Fight team, Fight team, Fight ! Fight ! Fight ! Tiger Yell Middletown Tigers Middletown's Tiger Team Hoo-rah Tigers Hoofrah, Hoofrah Tigers, Tigers, Tigers. Individual Cheers Yea, rah, rah, QPlayer's name, lvl ENG I D5 THE CAULDRON 1941 M. H. S. 1941- What shall we remember of our teachers and classes, the more serious and important part of our school life, when time will have drawn a mist over the year 1941 ? wi K, 9' These pictures, reminders of many happy days and rich experiences, and many more wax poetic. X Our congenial 'Boss' . . . always a friend and in close touch with things beneficial to our welfare. A room not often frequented by pupils . . . but friendliness and efficiency always here for all. IJ. An M. H. S. notable at work . . . all pupils look with respect to her superiority in guiding all of us throughout our high school days. The systematic atmosphere of 'The Office' stands as an example to all who enter . . . Patrolled corridors lend a busi- ness-like atmosphere . . . the ever- watchful corridor guide reminds us of our passes . . . . . . to a typical informal lecture on English literature . . . accom- panied by visual education . . . pic- tures that have taken years to col- lect . . . . . . or humor to prepare the mind for real tasks . . . literature, vocabulary, letter-writing . . . oral and written English, practical to every-day living and occupation. ni ag gd 1 iw, ei I Odors, dropping of test tubes, but always real direction in chemical and physical changes . . . chem- istry makes a new world of fa- miliar surroundings. Miss Nejako and Virgil transfer all to ancient Rome . , . classes so small we all recite every day. A tense moment in physical law . . . few girls attempt to delve into these misty mazes. It has been said that Mr. Hoyt missed his calling . . . his extem- poraneous dramatizations of crises in history will be long remema beredf' 'En Francais s'il vous plaitl' . . . and a bewildered student makes a noble attempt to reply in French Speedily typing their way to a business career . . . each on a noisy noiseless . . . 'Dear Sir' . . . the task of keep- ing up with dictation is the pur- pose. Falling behind may mean a little more concentration before the next day. practical course to all business minded . . . no idle hours for shining shoes here. -f5i'! L rxyix ri ima .xxx xq 'uz RW lllll 3' 41 N... 1 . . . the novelty of the switchboard in the school . . . attracts many students . . . especially when it means a day off. . . . the errors in bookkeeping that were a week in hiding . . . hut inescapable when Mr. Parmelee takes a hand. . . . actual practice . . . personal- ity maturing . . . effective presenta- tion, hut no high-pressure to make a sale . . . a course in salesmanship affords an opportunity. Emporium of knowledge . . . land l of fiction, fact, and fancy . . . anc long assignments in outside reading in history, English . . . 'A pause in the day's occupation' . . . good food to tempt teachers and pupils . . . some bring their own . . . lunches in a little paper bag . . . while others follow the lender in a long line . . . milk through a straw . . . and perhaps il chocolate bar to top off the mid- day meal . . . 'Come and get itl' . . . then perhaps downtown . . . window shopping . . . or back to a pep meeting in the auditorium . . . or to the gym to learn how to dance . . . admission, one cent . . . social hour well spent before afternoon classes begin . . . Xxx f s - - I N- ..Q . re'S -L 1 X 1' sQi'QH l I ,,-nit .,. if - 1 M. fri ak. ' i +V' ' hgh 5' Long ago it was decided that the study of art is not a fad . . . good for leisure time . . . or means of earning a living. Learning to appreciate the beauty around them . . . as well as creat- ing it themselves . . . 'Praise for creative work in this department is announced each year . . . Accuracy down to the Hnest detail . . . knowledge is of no use unless put to use.. . The study of music . . . a prac- tical study for a few, cultural for many . . . singing helps to build correct attitudes. Budding band leaders of M. H. S. . . . a lesson in cooperation . . . the beating of drums . . . the blare of trumpets . . . the rhythm of the cymbals . . . all harmoniously com- bined to form our band . . . play- ing in the assembly hall . . . march- ing to . . . and playing at football games. Schools out! . . . the perfect end ofaday...nowtowork...to play . . . to practice . . . to study. K t IR 'Q 'Q 'N ,we Q 'WS - .1-X, . K ltsei ,N EI w ss A Class History FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE YEARS BY CHANNING HARWOOD September, 1937 Last night I was so excited that I could hardly sleep. Today I start high school . . . Two weeks have gone by since I last wrote. It still seems funny to be going to school in such a big building. Some sophomore gave me a note to take to room 3. Confidently I went all over the whole school, and asked about five upperclassmen where it was before some kind senior told me that there isn't any room 3. You can be sure that I won't . lay such a mean trick on a freshman when I get to be a sopho- more. Gosh, the teachers have already begun to give us plenty of home work, which is nothing like that we got in grammar school. The subjects are all hard, but I think that I can pass them. It looks as though we would have a good football team this year, even if Beef Cannata and Tuffy Frau- lino are the only freshmen on the team. I wish I were bigger! October, 1937 It doesn't seem possible that it is October so soon. School has really hit its stride now with all activities in full action. The football team is going strong. They haven't lost a game yet. We have assemblies each Monday morning. Miss Knowles told us that we are going to try to buy a motion picture camera for our assemblies. The stu- dents are going to sell magazines to raise the money. I hope that we can do it, as it would be lots of fun to have talkies for our assemblies. This week the class held its election for officers with the result that Dick Ahlberg was elected presi- dent, Virginia Peterson, vice-president, jane Eaton, secretary, and Betty Clew, treasurer. They are all swell and will make good oliicers. I forgot to tell about the pep meetings. Before each game the whole school goes to the auditorium, and, led by the enthusiastic cheer leaders, we sing songs and give cheers for the team. November, 1937 November has been a good month for the school. Believe it or not, we earned enough money for the camera. We haven't had any pictures yet, but they say that the first picture will be a comedy. For the first time in the history of the school we have had an undefeated football team. Against plenty of tough teams they scored a total of over 200 points to the opponents' 12. That's quite a record. January, 1938 Here it is january and time to start a new year. I was talking to one of the upper classmen the other day, and he told me about the demerit system that was used last year. Am I glad that I missed that! I would spend half of my time in the ofiice if it were still used. It seems as if every teacher in the school is trying to catch me whistling or running in the cor- ridors. I wouldn't mind so much if they didn't catch me quite so often. Mr. Lyman has arranged to have a ski instructor come to give lessons every week. He held the first meeting last week and taught us a lot. He said that he would try to get some pictures to show us the correct form that should be used. February, 1938 Well, we have something to be high hat about to the upperclassmen. The Freshman Frolic was held on February 4. At three o'clock the largest group ever to attend went to the gym. The dancing started soon after the crowd arrived, Formica and his Chi- cagoans furnishing the peppiest kind of music. The dancing continued for about half an hour, when we stopped to watch the entertainment. After that, there was a mad rush for the cafe, where eats were served. Somehow, I didn't feel like dancing anymore after live dishes of ice cream and eight delicious cup cakes, but the rest went on dancing until 5:30. The best part of the whole thing is that we made money on the Freshman Frolic. What other class can say that? May, 1938 Warm weather is here, which makes it hard to study. Track started in April. Because height doesn't count so much,'I have gone out. For some reason or other Mr. Hoyt doesn't like any thing that I do. One day when I was trying to throw the discus, he told me that he wanted the other fellows to watch me be- cause I was a perfect example . . . of what not to do. I don't think that I will ever learn. june, 1938 We got out of school for the summer today. Though this year in high school has been a lot of fun, I can't say that I am sorry that vacation is here. SOPHOMORE YEAR September, 1938 I went back to school today as a sophomore. What a bunch of kids those new freshmen are! They are so small, and all they can do is get in everybody's way and mess up the halls. I feel pretty old and wise compared to them. Yesterday I played a good trick on one of the frosh. He was making a pain of himself, so I sent him with a note to room 3. He went all over the school looking for it. Was he burned up when he found out that there isn't any room 3! This year a team from Martinsburg, West Virginia, came to play us in football. They were a grand bunch of boys, but they couldn't keep up the ace set by our teamq They were beaten by a score of? 24-0. When they came, they brought with them many gifts from their city. Doll dresses, apples, and socks were pre- sented to the school at an assembly. I shall never forget those rosy apples! October, 1938 We had quite a little excitement here the other day. A hurricane, no less, and it didn't stop until it had blown over most of the beautiful trees in Mid- dletown, to say nothing of doing serious damage to many houses and stores. Conse uently the roads were so blocked with fallen trees and telephone wires that school was closed for three days. When we finally did get back to school, every one had some thrilling experience to tell. True or not, they made good stories. November, 1938 At the close of school last year we elected our class olhcers for this year. Dick Ahlberg, who so ably filled his post as president, was again elected to that ofiice, Virginia Peterson, our vice-president, Betty Clew, secretary, and Marjory King, treasurer. Another smashing success has been put on by the class of '41. Our Sophomore Hop was held on Friday afternoon, November 18. The gym was decorated in the class colors of crimson and white. For only 30 cents everyone had the opportunity of dancing, eat- ing, and watching a grand show of entertainment. We had guest singers and all. The music was furn- ished by Tom Torralo's orchestra. And again the class came through with the final expense and profit total written in black ink. When all the bills were paid, it was discovered that the class had earned the stagger- ing total of 37.70. If you think that isn't a lot, look at the accounts of other classes. December, 1938 This month has brought little snow to take up the afternoons out of school in skiing or sliding, so the school's attention has turned to basketball. Lindsay Withey, Beef Cannata, Bill Vinci, Frank Marchese, and Tuffy Fraulino are most ably representing our class on the team. March, 1939 The basketball team has had a good year. Win- ning over 7 games, they beat some of the leading teams in the state, such as Windham, West Hartford, and New Haven Commercial. May, 1939 We've just learned that East Hampton, at long last, is to have a high school of its own. That means that M. H. S. will no longer be a class A schoolg also it will mean tougher competition in sports, as the num- ber of boys in school will go down. I have heard it rumored that Mr. johnson is relieved. They report that he says his office will be much less crowded dur- ing first period now. Who knows? june, 1939 Today the school doors closed after us for the last time this year. We are all through until the fall, when we shall come back to be dignified upperclass- men. JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS BY SYLVIA JOHNSON September 7, 1939 My poor little diary was discovered today in the bottom of the trunk I used when I went to the shore in the summer. It's too bad I neglected it, for now I have no record of two whole months. I'll have to be more faithful in the future. School reopened today, and we juniors feel quite grown up now that we are upper-classmen. Many of our old riends are missing this year because the East Hamptonites have deserted us for their own new school, that is, all except Virginia Starr, and I won- der what can possibly be keeping her here for should I say who can be keeping her here?j. There were missing faces among the faculty, too, due to our reduced enrollment. Mr. Clark, Mr. Ly- man, Miss Turner, and Mr. Formica, accepted posi- tions elsewhere. Our junior Class officers elected in june were: Joseph Marino, president, Ann Trebbe, vice-presi- dent, Betty Getz, secretary, john Coughlin, treasurer, and Marjorie King, G. S. L. representative. September 28, 1939 A great deal of excitement was prevalent in school today because Mr. Battistini's Tigers went to Martins- burg, West Virginia, to play a game on the 30th. Some of our fellow classmen were very fortunate in being members of this group, and Uncle joe Marino, that well-known plutocrat, drove his own car down. October 4, 1939 Of course we won the Martinsburg game Qwho rould beat our boys?j, but the girls felt rather let- down when all the travelers reported that the Mar- tinsburg girls were mighty nice! The boys were watched pretty carefully after that remark! The Southern girls must have cast a spell on some of the boys because, for weeks after the trip, Dick Harwood and Dick Hallworth couldn't speak without a South- ern accent. October '14, 1939 Today we formed a bowling team with about thirty-five girls participating. Miss Walsh has kindly consented to act as our coach-adviser, and everyone is anticipating a season full of fun as well as good ex- ercise. The Capitol Bowling Alley is offered to us for use any time we choose to play a few games. November 28, 1939 This morning was the last chance for M. H. S. students to contribute to the annual Thanksgiving Drive to make others happy. Besides the twelve bask- ets of food filled, about 333.00 was collected, show- ing that the spirit, It's not what we give, but what we share, was prominent among the students. December 15, 1939 Everybody's being so good these days. Why?- 'cause Santa Claus is coming to town! The G. S. L. party the senior girls usually give to the junior girls at this time has to be postponed be- cause so many girls are working after school at local stores. December 21, 1939 Today at our annual Penny Parade we gave our pennies, nickels, and dimes to about the sweetest Santa Claus we've ever had, namely, Mr. Shearer's sweet little daughter, Peggy. The sum total received was 84600, which is to be used later for buying Christmas dinners for those who are not so fortunate as we. January 4, 1940 The new year has started with the usual I re- solve's , which, no doubt, will be broken just as quickly as they were made. Unbelievably, Walter Stanl-:iewicz's motto is: I resolve that henceforth I shall devote myself to my studies rather than to my girl friends. And Rose Guiffrida says that she won't chew gum any more unless in a dark corner. Settino Bartolotta has promised to forget the past and learn all over again so as to keep in line with the rest of the class. January 26, 1940 This was the biggest day in the history of us jun- iors, for it was the date of our annual junior Prom. As we entered the gym, we were immediately trans- ferred from land to a beautiful boat decorated in the patriotic colors of Old Glory. A nautical scheme was used with banners floating everywhere, sailor-tied knots all around, life-preservers for the protection of all the sailors , and stars and nets forming a bor- der. It certainly was a sight for sore eyes, as the beauty was further enhanced by the beautifully- gowned ladies and tuxedoed young gentlemen. Every- one was at his best tonight, and it was unanimously agreed that it was a perfect evening. February 14, 1940 Guess what! Everybody got a Valentine today. Yes, the weatherman sent such a blizzard that the oft-desired-but-seldom-heard no school signal was given at 7 o'clock in the morning. Nevertheless, love conquers all, so it wasn't particularly surpris- ing to see all the faithful swains pushing through the snow drifts to deliver their Valentines. February 20, 1940 The big city comes to Middletown! Betty Gilbert and Claire Gilfix both deserted New York in favor of Middletown. All of us hope they'll like us as much as we know we're going to like them. March 25, 1940 Today our class was honored by the election of seven of its members to the National Honor Society. They were Anna Adamo, Richard Ahlberg, Settino Bartolotta, Betty Brown, Betty Clew, Betty Getz, and Virginia Peterson. They're certainly worthy of our pride. April 10, 1940 Looking back on our sports, we recall that when our boys' basketball team went to Bristol, they, for the second time in four years, broke Bristol's record of winning 13 straight games. Co-starring in this game were our own Lindsay Withey, Dick Ahlberg, and Louis Corvo. Our baseball team seems to be having hard luck, but, of course, blame it on the weather! Anyhow, I hope it has better luck next time. Old Man Weather seems to have affected the track team, too, since the records haven't proved as favorable as usual. We wish the best of luck to them in the future, also. Victory in twelve games out of fourteen games! Yes, that's the record the rifle team shows us, and we certainly are proud of them. Someday they'll be world-known sharpshooters! May 16, 1940 This was the most outstanding day this year, for our Alma Mater celebrated its 100th birthday. One fact that will help us to remember this day is that we didn't go to school, but all the alumni who were able to went. Acting as hostesses to all the visitors during the morning hours were our teachers and our honor students. During the whole course of the day many old friendships and acquaintances were re- newed, and old photographs in all the rooms showed the alumni how funny we used to look in those days! At 2:45 o'clock in the afternoon a very wonderful pageant was given, and in the evening over a thou- sand people attended a banquet at the Armory where the pleasures of the day were topped off by the pres- ence of Governor Baldwin and his charming wife. Both these honored guests are alumni of Middletown High School, too, and Mrs. Baldwin taught two years here. May 17, 1940 My, what a break we had today! Because there were so many of us who couldn't see the anniversary pageant yesterday, Mr. Shearer allowed himself to be persuaded to let all of us enjoy those scenes of past years. We saw Dick Ahlberg, Virginia Peterson, and Al- lan Stewart hopping around in lively Swedish fashion, our lovely Italian girls giving a beautiful dance of old Italy, Virginia Starr and Walter Stankiewicz orating I am an American. fShall we ever forget the thrill we felt at Walt's unusuall im ressive' , Y P rendering! Q And the dress models of past graduations! How should we girls like to wear those big Hopping hats on our heads, or those heavy, heavy dresses on a warm june night? Sue Sage, though, in her 1930 costume showed the beginnings of a new, more modern style. Oh, but jane Eaton in her black and white ensem- ble of the gay nineties period! And what a coquette she was! It certainly is hard to believe that people in those days actually danced as ungracefully as did our jane with her Checker-suited partner. Then at 11 145 o'clock, as an end to a perfect day, Mr. Shearer gave us a 100th birthday present by say- ing, You will now be dismissed for the remainder of the day! june 10, 1940 Ah, sweet june! Everyone except the seniors UQ welcomes this month, for with it comes vacation. Today awards were presented in an assembly to those who had earned them by exceptional feats in various activities during the year, and letters were given to all participating students. Some of these fortunate ones are our own classmen, and among the girls we find that Marjory King, president and cap- tain, Audrey Herrmann, manager, Mabel Way, and Virginia Peterson received awards in the rifle club, in the bowling club Ann Kovacik represented us, in the gym scrap books Betty Getz an Helen Gaffney received special prizes, as cheer leaders, Marjory Herrmann, Audrey Herrmann, Ann Trebbe, Barbara Thibault, and Jane Eaton were given awards, and in the sports models Mary Sellew, Sue Sage, Veronica Galgowski, and Ann Trebbe showed admirable skill. june 20, 1940 This year's graduating class is certainly lucky, for they have the distinction of being the 100th class to graduate from Middletown High School, and they act pretty set up about it, too! Anyhow, we don't care, because tomorrow we'll be the big cheeses!! September 4, 1940 Back to school again today. To think that I'm actually a renior! I'll have to put on some dignity to spite someone who said I was a senior minus dig- nity! Our class officers elected last june are Richard Ahlberg, president, Ann Trebbe, vice-president, Bet- ty Getz, secretary, John Goughlin, treasurer, and Vir- ginia Peterson, G. S. L. representative. We feel especially proud to think that we have Dick Ahlberg as president for the third time, and the three lower officers of last year were so well liked that they are still in office! We felt quite sorry when we learned that Mrs. A. A. Johnson, Homemaking teacher, isn't to be on the faculty this year, and Miss Masin, whom we loved so much, became Mrs. Kennedy in the summer, but then we were happy to welcome Miss Arline Slater as teacher of Homemaking. May she, too, learn to love M. H. S. We have some new students with us this year to whom we extend a sincere welcome. Lazar Badal, Arline Fillmore, Irene johnson, and Robin Starr have enrolled in our class. Especially do we greet Lazar Badal, who has come a long way from Persia, and who is with us temporarily to fulfill his desire to per- fect his knowledge of English. Betty Brown, with her usual cordiality, has made a special effort to give him a warm welcome. September 30, 1940 Additions to the National Honor Society were ac- cepted by Mr. Shearer in an afternoon assembly. Hap- py are we to announce that Bertha Benson, Charles Chamberlain, Dick Harwood, Marjorie Herrmann, Reva Itkin, Anna Moncardi, Sue Sage, and Nick Sar- aceno received their membership cards today. October 31, 1940 Hallowe'en and our Senior Frolic, and what a pro- gram we put on! Madame La Zonga, Me and Marie, Drs. Pattavina and Marino, Boy wooing girl in the rain, the I wish I were a boy girl, and a whole lot of other comic acts. Yes, everyone was out for a good time, and all helped in every way. November 25, 1940 Our Senior Frolic program was so good that the underclassmen literally begged to see itg therefore, in today's assembly the whole school had fun with our amateur actors and actresses, and thought it was worth much more than the dime which we charged to swell our senior treasury. December 3, 1940 Now to record a brief summary of our football season of 1940. Because Beef Cannata, captain, didn't come back this year, Dick Harwood was chosen to take his place. Tuffy Fraulino, faithful to the core, didn't let the fact that he was too old to play on the team restrict him from putting in a helping hand wherever he could, and Manager jim Misenti, also of loyal heart, gave of himself in times of need. We salute them. The boys enjoyed good times every now and then, not to forget the eats at Stamford, especially men- tioned by Mr. Battistini. At Bristol the Tigers made a hne showing, since our opponents were srgnposed to win with about four touchdowns, but the nal score was a surprise, 13-13. A record crowd of nearly eight thousand was attracted to this game. The Man- chester game, score 7-6 in our favor, blew everybody up, including Mr. Battistini, who, as he himself has said, wasted a whole dollar! QHe broke his pipelj Next year's teams are certainly going to miss the everlasting energy of the cheer leaders, the majority of whom are our own senior girls. They have helped the boys to many a victory. February 27, 1941 Today a group of us came back exhausted but hap y after a whirlwind visit of two days to New York City. Anna Adamo, Marion Davis, Annette DiMauro, Forrest Harvey, Marjory Herrmann, Vir- ginia Peterson, Nick Saraceno, Mary Sellew, LaVerne Shea, Allan Stewart, and Bernadette Tosko enjoyed this tri , accompanied by Miss Nejako, Miss Ferrell, and a few juniors. Putting nickels in a slot for a meal at an auto-mat, giggles at the waiter's addressing Miss Ferrell as Mommy, Charlie's Aunt, amateur smuggling of a girl into a hotel room, Walt Disney's Fantasia, sights at the Metropolitan Museum: all these filled yesterday and today up to the brim, so to speak, but the moment which thrilled the most came when we had the pleasure of hearing Bob Shanley, a former M. H. S. graduate, who was a singing star at Radio City. There was only one Hy in the ointment-two of the party at least temporarily lost their fondness for lobster. No-I refuse to mention names. March 11, 1941 Windy March brought our class a great deal of sadness, and we won't think of this month without tears, for today one of our beloved and most popular members, Dorothy Konopka, passed away after a serious operation. Nearly the whole class will be represented at her funeral, and everyone is asking himself, Why, why? But we know that now she will have no more pain nor sorrow, so shouldn't we be happy for that reason? March 17, 1941 All the female hearts were fluttering today because of the appearance of a newcomer, Ralph Roberts. Again Betty Brown's spirit of welcome proved quite strong, and Ralph was most definitely won over to her side. March 26, 1941 Another National Honor Society installation in which pur class was represented took place toadyg and the esteemed ones are Margaret DiMauro, Claire Gil- fix, Sylvia johnson, Ann Kovacik, Euphemia Rogala, Mary Sellew, Walter Stankiewicz, and Lindsay Withey. March 27, 1941 Tonight we had our annual basketball banquet in the cafeteria. Both the girls' and boys' teams have enjoyed a bit of good luck this year. What is more, the boys' team won sixteen medals at the tournament and layed an outstanding game with our rival, Woodlirow Wilson High School, maintaining our rec- ord of defeating Woodrow Wilson in basketball for the sixteenth consecutive time. The following boys have aided their team at every turn, and Mr. Rand has told me that they will receive their letters in June: Dick Ahlberg, Lindsay Withey, Louis Corvo, Fred Olson, Frank Marchese, and Bill Gorman. Also, Charlie Chamberlain will receive a special award as a result of his exceptionally fine job as manager. March 31, 1941 The chemistry classes and the boys' ride team sorely miss Major Watson, who, together with our senior chums, joe Marino and Tuffy Fraulino, has left our Northerp state for sunny Florida, to serve in the U. S. Army. Noticeable among others who have left school dur- ing this year are some of our classmates: Lazar Badal, Arline Fillmore, Betty Gilbert, Hugo Libera, Gustav Peplau, and Daniel Rego. Also, Robin Starr is planning to leave us soon to go to Essex. Our best wishes go to all these. April 10, 1941 It's the last call for the Cauldron and all the ma- terial must be handed in today. Perhaps that is the reason Eleanor Mateo and Jack Wilcox look heavy- eyed. Nevertheless, it certainly must be a tremendous relief to Settino Bartolotta, who has been working so industriously all year to make our year book a suc- cess. We should congratulate him on his unusual efficiency and appreciate his labors in behalf of our class. April 25, 1941 The spring vacation starts today and everyone is happy, as is always true when books can be forgotten for a while. There's only one short term left, which is sure to be packed with all the last-minute school activities. The trip to Washington, the Senior Ball, Class Night and Graduation will always be fixed in our memor- ies as unforgettable events. I believe that, were we to take a vote, it would be unanimous that our cla-ss is a grand old one. We've shared losses and victories, sorrow and happiness, many important and many unimportant things-and now we've come to a crossroad where we'll have to separate. I vow that I shall never throw this diary away, but in 1961 at our 20th reunion I'll share those same experiences with the whole class. Who knows but what then I can look up some prank of Governof Richard Ahlberg and remember that I knew him when -or recall that the brilliant authoress,, lec- turer, and singer, Doris Wright, used to exasperate her teachers by chewing all her pencils in class? But now I'll say au-revoir, my Line-a-Day , I'll be seeing you in 1961. 94 THE CAULDRON Senior Superlatives GIRL Anne Trebbe Dorothy Cobb Grace Rafferty Esther Kabatznick Marion Kennedy Mabel Way Beverly Carlson Betty Brown Sue Sagt Marge Herrmann Atrtlrey Herrmann Anna Ragusa Betty Getz Rosa Cucia Marge King Anna Moncardi Anna Moncardi Dorothy Cobb jane Eaton Reva ltkin Betty Getz Bette Stubbings Mary Moriarity Marion Kennedy Virginia Starr Claire Gilfix Betty McGrane jane Eaton Betty Brown Virginia Peterson Betty Brown Betty Brown Mor! Popular Bert Sporlr Clarr Atlwleler Mort Talkalive Mort Lnrable Dreamerr Nealert Mort Depefzdalnle Mort Sopbirllraled Nlort Rnnlafzlic Bert Danrerr Clarr Waller Sofialiter Bert Slfzgerr Tardierl Mort Slndiour M1111-Wofzzall H aler Mirrbief Makerr Oplimlrf Perrimirt Aftrerr and Adm' ferlerr C larr Baby C alert Bert-looking Bert-drerred Vamp and Sheik Quietert fitferbugr Oraforr Mort Barbful Mort popular ufilb farully Har done mort for M. H. S. BOY Richard Ahlberg Charles Chamberlain Lindsay Withey Stanley Kowal Charles Chamberlain William Foster john Coughlin Settino Bartolotta Forrest Harvey Forrest Harvey Channing Harwood William Gorman Channing Harwood Emanuel Pattavina james Misenti Settino Bartolotta james Grant Stanley Kowal William Foster Nick Saraceno Gerard Cashman Stanley Kowal William Kay Charles Chamberlain Forrest Harvey john Coughlin William Vinci William Monnes Ioe Green Walter Stankiewicz William Monnes Richard Ahlberg Settino Bartolotta Q 1 Ax., 155 W f f A in ififg ff' v 9 'T 6 X f' Y P -Q21 W A 2.5311 'YA gl. 7 fikgli n ,Q I v Y' v 1 J ' f F 'mg if L1 ' ggi. ' -S- X . K . .WY rf? 3 T , wwf 9,13 5, it at J THE CAULDRON 1941 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 1941 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we, the Class of 1941, of the Middletown High School, of the City of Middle- town, County of Middlesex, and State of Connecticut, being of sound mind and body Cdispite what the faculty may thinkj do make and ordain this, our last will and testament -censored by the faculty-in manner and form of the following, that is to say: To Mr. Shearer, Miss Smith, and the Faculty: a senior class that is less bothersome, if possible. Anna Adamo leaves her high marks for some junior to try to attain. Richard Ahlberg leaves a place in basketball hard to lill. Gloria Alessi leaves a fountain pen for someone else to borrow. Martha Alford leaves her jitterbugging for some quiet frosh. Corinne Anderson leaves her translation of a Gregg shorthand book. Roland Anderson leaves Dodo to some younger Romeo. Victoria Annino leaves a smile in every corner. Edwin Armstrong leaves a candy bar in Miss Bennett's study room. Ruth Armstrong leaves a younger sister as pretty and popular. Ray Barry leaves B. Thiebault for the Navy. Settino Bartolotta leaves without taking Anna Moncardi out. Bertha Benson leaves her admiration for Settino. Isabelle Bibisi leaves her history book reports for some junior to finish. Pandora Branciforte leaves a good example of what a high school girl should wear. Evelyn Brandt leaves with those grammar school pictures that she never should have brought around. Betty Brown leaves with the latest student to enter our school. james Buggie leaves that gleam in his eyes to some other bashful Romeo. Marjorie Caffrey leaves the remembrance of a pleasant smile. Valentino Cammarata leaves with a broken down trumpet for fame and fortune. Pauline Cannamela leaves her excuses for being absent. Bessie Capilos leaves a hula-hula skirt for the next Senior Frolic. Beverly Carlson leaves with her motto, neatness. Evelyn Carlson leaves the sparkle of her eyes. Frank Carta leaves a pole vault-still trying. Gerard Cashman leaves a pair of loaded dice. joseph Cecchini leaves without causing any disturbance. Charles Chamberlain leaves his pleasing personality. Marjorie Clark leaves as quietly as she stayed. Betty Clew leaves as the perfect school girl. Dorothy Cobb leaves a fire cracker under every desk. Pauline Coleman leaves a package of dates Qhistoricalj to please Mr. Battistini. Mary Commerford leaves candy bars to hungry freshmen. Francis Conroy leaves the megaphone we never got around to buying him so that we could hear his voice. Raymond Conroy leaves his estate out in the country where he hides from women. Louis Corvo leaves without having the honor of representing the U. S. A. in the next Olympics. john Coughlin leaves his style show to the Toggery Shop. Rose Cucia leaves her voice to Mr. Teller's chorus. Frances Daly leaves without showing even a speck of ambition. 7 4 1941 THE CAULDRON Sebastian Damiata leaves that cute blonde in Portland. john D'Aquila leaves his attempts at trying to make V. Annino. Gloria D'Ascoli leaves a typewriter for some U. S. history student to type assignments on. Marion Davis leaves a well-lilled position on the basketball team. William Day leaves a pair of crutches, thank goodness. Connie DeMauro leaves that pair of boots she wears so often. Annette DiMauro leaves a Latin assignment to be done in third period. Margaret DiMauro leaves her switchboard for the So. N. E. Co. Charles Downes leaves a golf club to Goodwin Park. Katherine Dunlap leaves with Joe not far behind. jane Eaton leaves her pep and energy to the Penny Dances. Eleanor Ely leaves her wit in history. Angela Fazzino leaves those hep slippers that make her a jitterbug. Dorothy Fillmore leaves her title of manager of the Bowling Club to some junior. William Foster leaves a pair of well-used drum heads. Marion Fountain leaves on the 3:10 bus for Middlefield. Raymond Franklin leaves his deputy sheriff badge to the town of Cromwell. Sebastian Fraulino leaves with Company B. Edward Gaffney leaves that beautiful blush. Helen Gaffney leaves to rescue Gerard from Bunce's stag line. Veronica Galgowski leaves her. chemistry worries to Mr. Murphy. William Gallito leaves that blonde from Cromwell. Anna Gawlak leaves with a large circle of girl friends. Frank Genovese leaves a copy of Metronome to some music lover. Betty Getz leaves with her title of Miss Midd-letown. George Getz leaves to follow the footsteps of the Lone Ranger. Claire Gilhx leaves the underclassmen with their hearts still aflutter. Rose Giuffrida leaves a wad of gum for Miss Fahey's stenography class. Joseph Goodreau leaves a bag of cement for Cromwell's Highway Dept. William Gorman leaves his wolfing to some undergrad. James Grant leaves his dislike for women. Isabella Greco leaves her red jacket for some cold freshman. joseph Green leaves a pair of swinging hips and shoulders. Frank Grimaldi leaves a swing record for Mr. Teller's music class. Michael Guglielmino leaves his great gift of gab to some lowly undergrad. Richard Hallworth leaves his broad shoulders to Mr. Battistini's line. Forrest Harvey leaves arm in arm with Marge. Channing Harwood leaves a ticket for New Britain. Mary Hejna leaves her dimples to some poor unfortunate. Audrey Herrmann leaves a mouse trap. Marjorie Herrmann leaves classic strolls through the halls with Forrest. Leroy Hill leaves his profound concentration on the subject of history. Reva Itkin leaves with no more worries about the National Honor Society. Howard johnson leaves his world-famous restaurants. Irene Johnson leaves a beautiful blush to compete with Ed's. Sylvia Johnson leaves her position as Miss Fahey's secretary. Esther Kabatznick leaves her gift of endless gab. john Kalinowski leaves his astounding answers to Mr. Battistini.' Allan Kane leaves his beautiful line for some fisherman. William Kay leaves a continuation of his drag to some poor junior. Marion Kennedy leaves a lock of those golden tresses. Gertrude Keyes leaves her Bill. THE CAULDRON 194 Marjory King leaves her ivory complexion to the envy of all the undergrads. Robert King leaves his unforgettable book report of Romeo and Juliet. Mary Kopec leaves a few more boy friends. Anna Kovicik leaves a bowling score for some unprivileged junior. Stanley Kowal leaves to give M. H. S. a much needed rest. Sebastian LaBella leaves Lombardo to manage the Cross Country team. Catherine Leary leaves a guide book of East Hampton. Irving Lerner leaves his fur shop to some cold girls. Merrill Lieberman leaves a few more reasons to pick quarrels. Paul Linares leaves as quietly as he came. Carmelina Maggiore leaves her powder puff. Lucy Magnano leaves with Bill Monnes. Robert Malcolm leaves Jean Parmelee. Frank Marchese leaves his experiments with explosives for Mr. Murphy. Joseph Marino leaves Six Lessons from Madame La Zongaf' Louis Marino leaves his rusty baritone voice. Sistino Marsilli leaves to give the faculty a well earned rest. Mario Masella leaves without Hugo. Robert Mason leaves, but so quietly you'd never know it. Eleanor Matteo leaves her fourth period passes for the lunchroom to some hungry undergrad. Betty McGrane leaves as quietly as she came. Shirley Mellen leaves a football for the ex-captain of the Wilson team. James Misenti leaves endless excuses for tardiness. Anna Moncardi leaves without Settino. William Monnes leaves his very becoming blush. Jennie Morello leaves an attendance slip for Mr. Hoyt. Mary Moriarity leaves as a close second to Esther. Eileen Murphy leaves a little bit of Ireland in her tracks. Jacquelyn Neville leaves her motto Silence is Golden. Mary Nycek leaves her shyness to some forward junior. Burton Oberg leaves what's left of his father's car. Fred Olson leaves a few copies of the Middletown Press. Sarah Ortisi leaves the sewing circle in Mr. Walker's room. Philip Paguni leaves the door open at the Rose Garden. Emily Palumbo leaves to be a nurse and mend many a broken heart. Rita Paszkiewicz leaves the dance hall of M. H. S. Emanuel Pattavina leaves his swell voice to the chorus of M. H. S. Warren Pendleton leaves his quiet ways. Josephine Perruccio leaves with her wit. Virginia Peterson leaves to give the teachers a chance to shine. Tony Petruccelli leaves his ability to talk chemistry. Philip Pitruzzello leaves his astounding history marks. Grace Rafferty leaves her great athletic ability. Anna Ragusa leaves to give some other girls a chance. Amelia Reynolds leaves her meekness in taking a scolding. Ralph Roberts leaves the sighs of the M. H. S. belles. Pauline Roccapriore just leaves. Euphemia Rogala leaves many a boy still wondering. Margaret Rusconi leaves her shyness. Bertha Russell leaves, still hoping Settino will grow six inches. Suzanne Sage leaves her air of sophistication to some undergrad. u 1941 TH-E CAULDRON Albert Santostefano leaves with his twin sister. Isabel Santostefano leaves with her twin brother. Nicholas Saraceno leaves the worms a chance at his hooks. Carmelina Savastra leaves her dresses to the seven dwarfs. Paul Scirpo leaves his clothes to the Class of '42, Mary Sellew leaves a lock of her much admired red hair. LaVerne Shea leaves her worries about English. Eva Sheftel leaves school work for office work. Martin Shlien leaves his shyness. Warren Siegel leaves a spare tire for his bicycle. Stephie Sokoloski leaves many a tiresome partner at the Penny Dances. Edward Sondstrom leaves with the U. S. fleet to sail the seven seas. Adelaide Spada leaves a new supply of lipstick. Robert Spear leaves his ability to look around in a crowd without standing on a chair. Walter Stankiewicz leaves Miss Walsh and the Cromwell twins to a peaceful typing room. Virginia Starr leaves her natural loveliness. Allen Stewart leaves his girlish looks for some other Rockette. Keith Strickland leaves a table at the United Caf. Bette Stubbings leaves her double-talk translation of Webster's. Vincent Suprynowicz leaves his utter distaste for women. Heber Thayer leaves a lawn mower to the town of Haddam. james Thomas leaves an airplane for future pilots. Bernadette Tosko leaves Mr. Murphy to his chemical equations. Ann Trebbe leaves her-special growing fluid to some freshman. Genevieve Turro leaves her dark loveliness. Eugene Vacca leaves a track roller to Mr. Hoyt. Viola Vecca leaves her art for drawing beautiful girls. William Vinci leaves his driver's license to Maryland. Shirley Wagner leaves her long eyelashes. Frank Warmsley leaves sport uniforms well worn. Mabel Way leaves her history class with great satisfaction. Bernice Westerberg leaves one of the Gates of the U. of C. John Wilcox leaves his trombone for the 118th Infantry. Martha Wilkinson leaves her shyness. Lindsay Withey leaves a broken hearted sophomore to the repair department. Doris Wright leaves as our most talented writer and poet. Michael Wojcicki leaves, so quietly! Jeanette Zywocinski leaves Mr. Walker's room to some other brilliant English student. Lastly, we do hereby nominate and appoint Phineas Pinchpenny of Cosmic City, the sole executor of this, our last will and testament. In witness whereof we have hereto set our hand and seal at Middletown, this eighteenth day of june, 1941. Signed, sealed and declared to be its last will and testament by the above named Testator and Graduating Class of 1941 of the Middletown High School, in the presence of us, who in its presence and in the presence of each other and at the request of said Testator, have hereunto subscribed our names as witness. CLAIRE GILFIX WILLIAM FOSTER ELEANOR MATTEO STANLEY KOWAL THE CAULDRON 194 M ack Valedictory Most illustrious dispensers of the three r's , dear stupefied classmates to whom the world will soon bow down in wonder and beat a path to your doorsteps, even though you haven't invented any mouse traps, and all and sundry I have heretofore overlooked, greetings. Even since the advent of our senior year, the faculty has debated the advisability of allowing me to address to you these last solemn words of hail and farewell. They have feared that one of my famous blitzkrieg speeches delivered to you would be so devastating that there would be no one left to graduate. However, be not alarmed, for my speech will be as tender as a mother's love, as gentle as the cooing of a dove, and will cause the eyes of even such hard-boiled creatures as Frank Marchese to be soaked with dew. When at first with Life-Bouy'ed faces and freshly Lux'ed attire we embarked on our high school careers, sceptics said, and I quote, How did they drag those away from their mothers ? But we, knowing full well that ofttimes the stuff that doesn't glitter may be fpure twenty-two karat gold, have made them rue the rst day of school when they had uttered those scornful words. Our accomplishments have ,indeed surpassed any effort heretofore put forth by any of our predecessors in any field, be it sports, studies, manual labor or draw poker. We have made records that will help us weather the storms of the future, bring what it may. During our four years of rest, relaxation and rioting within this academic foundry, the faculty has lauded the efficient way in which we have dispatched our assignments. In the face of such excellence, a com- mittee of one, headed by Mr. Battistini, begged us to remain and continue with our work so that he might be spared the ordeal of facing the sluggardly under- classmen who will attempt to replace us, us ladies and gentlemen. His plea was nipped in the bud by Bette Stubbings, who cried, Not for the world. Thus it became definite that we would leave. This departure grieves me, however, words stick in my throat, and my cheeks become soaked with briny tears when I think that we no longer shall be caught napping over Macbeth or Victorian poets in Mr. Walker's room. Er, isn't that right, Olson? And, alas and alack, we shall be unable to enjoy Mr. Hoyt's ham acting, and after seeing my mark, he should never have found those live sets of test papers. Miss Chase's instructions on How to Fold Test Papers, will hence- forth fall on unappreciative ears, and Miss Fahey's two-hundredth-time stint on I, Personally, etc, will be imparted to another group of erring stenographers. On whose shoulders will Miss Walsh weep over the sad state of the Activity Fund? And we shall certainly miss Mr. A. A. johnson's period-six nurse's-office gatherings, Mr. Parmelee's awful jokes and humorous anecdotes, and Miss Nejako's accelerated speech and actions. Let us pause a moment and try to visualize this spelling bee emporium in September, 1941, minus its most glorious group. Shades of ancient Carthage, these fair corridors will be as devoid of life as that once- proud-salt-sown city of the Mediterranean. Saint Pat- rick's Day will, indeed, be a tame occasion without Dick Ahlberg to wear orange ties and john Coughlin to cut them off. No more will be heard those oh's and ah's from lovelorn lasses as handsome Forrest Harvey passes by. Room 11 will be lacking a certain something when Bill Foster finally leaves, and Mabel Way will never more stroll languidly down to room 21. Ann Trebbe's winning laugh, Stan Kowal's hilar- ious antics, and Marj King's last minute dashes to room 24: all these are lost but not forgotten. But now 'tis the time of parting. It is now we must bid farewell, and, in keeping with the government's good-neighbor policy, say adieu. The Class of 1941 leaves you, 'dear pedagogues, to dream of our excellent qualities and to mourn our passing. Oh, stay those tears that I see welling in your beautiful, soulful eyes, eyes full of the tragedy for our departure. Miss Potter was so overcome by her grief at losing us that she has refused to return to these cheerless halls, and is com- forting herself with a beautiful diamond and all that goes with it. Ladies of our faculty, the class joins me in hoping you, too, will go and do likewise, take hint from the little twinkle in Miss Potter's eyes, it's good bait. 1 Farewell to thee, oh beloved Alma Mater, most dear to our hearts. Were our successors of the same caliber as are we, your fame might continue to be enhanced. It grieves my heart to know, however, that, with the departure of this class, M. H. S. will have passed its zenith and will start on the dark road to oblivion. JACK WILCOX .pw A 1 g i as Ds S fs QI i - Q W K i S Q NX . Q1w + .K W . f Www ,Q Ktw Sl X QW 'S H I gf .YP p iQf f ' -f Ng I V f 13 -' f' if A P A u f A . M , ? pf g aff!! Q, xl -. 1,35 'ig' QS . - I isjf As .X, HA 3 S 'm , -Q of is f . fl i V R, fl av 5 Y SJ L.1l' ' 5 ww Q , wx .wSJ-A ,phu- 53 'S wb Q ,s :Q - . -. 's vn N, I N-Q1 fl THE CAULDRON 1941 sf' Washing on HILITES On a'misty morning in April, 63 seniors, loaded down with enough duds for a month's vacation, hovered around the aged portals of M. H. S. KDon't misunderstand us, they weren't waiting for school to commencej Along with their equally anticipant chaperones, Miss Fahey, Miss Walsh, Miss Madejczyk and Mr. Shearer, the seniors anxiously awaited the old blue bus, so familiar to the stu- dents from the Cromwell sticks but a treat to the city slickers . We arrived at the depot in high spirits. A few of the more intelligent seniors purchased some reading matter- that they might catch up on the latest adventures of Super- man and the Shadow. The train arrived after what seemed eons of waiting, and the now most undignified seniors clamored aboard. After making ourselves at home in our extra-private coach, we were on our merry way. Outside of a little card playing, harmonica renditions by Marge and Dick, the winning of all the boys' pennies by Miss Walsh, and the shower Bill Kay gave Miss Fahey, we had an uneventful trip, arriving at Grand Central Station intact. The City of Brotherly Love was our next stop. We were given a bird's eye view from the seats of a couple of decrepit busses and then visited the U. S. Mint fno samples givenj, Betsy Ross' house, and various other historic sites. At Independence Hall, each had to run his finger along the crack in the huge Liberty ringer, to believe in its authenticity. By the time we had begun the last lap of our journey to Washington, many tight shoes had been discarded and the scenery Qinside and outj had lost some of its appeal. A few camera fiends and several song birds, though, served to keep up sufhciently alive to make it known to Washing- ton that M. H. S. had at last arrived. Upon our arrival at the New Colonial, we found hordes of other students bent as we were upon seeing our Capitol, to say nothing of desiring a look at the famed Southern belles. A refreshing shower, a new dash of lipstick and all were ready for dinner. Washington at night! It's a beautiful place! What's beautiful? The buildings, of course. A visit to the 5,000,- 000 book Congressional Library brought to light the fact that it contained a copy of every book printed in the U. S., paintings, documents, and letters. A cooling, inspiring ride through the streets and avenues of Washingtcxn, to the Lincoln Memorial, reflected in all its glory in the depths of a limpid lagoon, and to the shining dome of the Capitol, gave us renewed spirit. Given the remainder of the evening to ourselves, we then split up. Some went bowling, some riding, skating, or dancing, others just went walking- blissfully unaware that they were on the brink of four solid days of walking. The cheerful Good Morning from a tactless telephone on Tuesday morn brought forth many heavy heads and sore feet. But the discovery that the sun shone and antici- pation of viewing the city from Washington Monument 941 gave us strength to carry on . After breakfast, two bus- loads merrily singing Middletown High's fame, set out, Luckily for the braggarts the stairs were under repair. tFunny certain people found it pleasant to hold their breath while the elevator rosej. We then visited the mag- nificent Capitol, the tall stately Supreme Court Building, and the President's home, restful in its calm white dignity. After eating and refreshing ourselves, we again boarded the busses and went to Arlington Cemetery. Our hearts were bowed in reverence at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where a sentry is ever-present. The long cool ride through Alexandria to Mount Vernon was very beautiful. The open kitchen had more appeal for the boys than the majestic beauty of Washington's home and the winding Potomac far below. Upon our return to the city we visited one of the most beautiful pieces of architecture in America -the Pan-American Building, with its Aztec patios, bril- liant parrots, cool pink marble fountain, and tall green palms. Miraculously recovered from two strenuous days, every- one was ready fpromptly, for oncej to go to Glen Echo for the evening. No one felt like snatching forty winks, things were too exciting. A never-to-be-forgotten evening -the speeding roller coaster full of screaming people, the air holes that caught unsuspecting girls, the old mill, motor boats, the whip, and the hysterics of the dodge 'ems . . . Mr. Shearer on a kiddie car . . . the bus that had to wait for tardy members to show up. Everyone was just a little worse for wear by Wednesday morning, but a five course breakfast revived us. fWe'll never forget the strange fellow who, after looking over the bill of fare, scratched his head and said, Whew, I can't eat all this, you see I don't eat very much j. We paid a visit to the Franciscan Monastery atop Mt. Sepuchre. Everyone stood in awe at the marvelous replicas and re- productions of Rome and the Holy Land, such as the silent, close, catacombs, the cold marble tomb of Our Lord, the huge altars, and the garden of Gethsemane. It's breath- taking beauty will long be remembered. The F. B. I. Build- ing, full of fingerprints and casts of famous criminals, must have held something frightening for La Verne Shea, or maybe she expected some stalwart F. B. I. agent might catch her as she fainted. In the Smithsonian Institute we viewed everything from equestrians to Eskimos. Of all times to teach us a lesson in punctuality the drivers picked lunch time and went off and left about twenty of us stranded, hungry enough to feast on the ancient dinosaurs. Annapolis called for special preparations, hair, clothes, and lipstick saw many changes. A full dress parade and then we paraded to view the grounds and buildings. Eve- ning found us regretting it was our last night. We all set out to amuse ourselves, and some certain daily doubles found a second view of Washington in moonlight very satisfying. Staid, sedate Settino let himself be inveigled into attending the burlesque show, where, it is said, he thoroughly enjoyed himself. Celebrations were in order, THE CAULDRON and about fifteen or twenty got together in a room to enjoy refreshments. Breaking up in the wee small hours many found it hard to crawl back to their rooms under watchful eye of the detective. Claire Gifnx and Betty Clew were caught in the act, with clothes and shoes in hand, only to find upon reaching their room that two sleepy people had locked them out. Pajama parties attended by girls in curlers held no appeal for house detectives, who were glad it was our last night. Bidding a last fond farewell to Washington, we boarded the train with all our luggage, hoping the New Colonial would not miss their towels and keys 'til we had left. Every- one was exhausted, but Virginia served to stimulate us to one final spurt of energy. New York appeared all too soon. After an afternoon's entertainment, we again boarded our train. Lined up and counted, We marched along-sixty-three strong, weary students singing a song . Two by two we filed along, like Noah's passengers. Aching feet and bedraggled hair gave all weary expres- sions, for we no longer needed the mask of intelligence. Our trek was about over. Though we had long anticipated this trip, we were glad to be homeward bound. Seems as if Eleanor Matteo and Ester Kabotznick were tireless, for up to the last they sang and talked to everyone. We were too weary to appreciate their efforts, it was a case of Please go away and let me sleep . The call that we were nearing Meriden was music to our ears. We dragged our weary bones and heavy luggage to the Toonerville busses that meet all the trains , bound for good old M. H. S. and the arms of our fond parents awaiting us there. Shall we ever forget our Washington trip and . . . Dottie Fillmore bounding off the elevator on the boys' floor- purely a mistake, we assure you . . . the time Dick Ahlberg hailed Anna on Fifth Avenue and called in a cracked voice, Hey there, get that straw out of your mouth! . . . the midnight serenade of Polly, La Verne, Ginny, and Bernadette singing . . . the time the boys in 226 had the un- forgettable experience with the New Colonial Gestapo . . . when Dottie Fillmore screamed as she leaped from a mosaic turtle in the reptile house, expecting it to come to life and devour her . . . when jane Madejczyk with Mr. Shearer, dared enter the revolving barrel, and skinnedher knee-said she'd brave it twice if she might see that South- ern doctor again . . . the time we were politely informed that boys and girls couldn't call one another after 8:00 . . . when inquistitive Mary Moriarity poked her head out of the window, only to receive a cold deluge from above . . . the innumerable pairs of sleeping beauties . . . the cases of laryngitis from singing and yelling . . . the candid shots by Esther Kabatznick and Seb Damiata . . . All these, long after we have entered our chosen fields will be among our fondest memories. -ELIZABETH BROWN 7 I 1 T' 'B' 5 K P N ,, x- ,w sz- W FS ll f A X :ff +5 5 N SX 'Cx' X X A as p wW Vg L..k iw f ggg mx it 1 3 1 xy - E- Qs v 4- -u-s X , A E -- X Lx , 5 fu nf , ,,,,, .Q, sQQQl.., 4 s. 1 X ' 4 x A '.. 6 E? ne Q , ,Q W : ? xl Q . v- Q .qu Q Y . NX f . '23 W wi 7. EM? I N,-fx -n 1' Q xg ,iw + N Q '5 I ,-. ff' Qhvs 0 Y F Q 5 a X - Y. vw- - -. 1 --. ' v . ul N- agkg, kv, Q., W1 ,X 5 . ,. , . N4 , .1 Q. v I gy. 6, A 4 uf Q ' T it Xa., 4' ie? ur uf!! 0 'K S S . . M1 - N X XXX , Nk. . K i ia Q 1 Sf if x iq? vi n . P- A ' X x , ' X vw. -x 3 - Q Q 1 xy 9 Q-'s , .:. -,f ' X . .. . X . Q 5 . 4 X R V . g! T'ZgQ si, AF ,c if Sf all f Ni ' Ag ' WWW 5 4' 1' Q. zxmf I nv Q is xg JR: QQ Q4 rx iff, WK' ffl!!! Y I Q 1 v: vNR di Q55 THE CAULDRON 1941 Patrons and Patronesses DR. BENJAMIN ROCCAPRIORE DR. and MRS. HERBERT ZIMMERMAN MR. and MRS. DAVID T. LERNER MR. GEORGE PETINO MR. and MRS. M. L. 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Phone 339-W FRANK RICH PAINT STORE PAINTS and WALLPAPER Telephone 1662 Fifth Ave. Siyler at Thrift Ave. Price: Hosiery - Lingerie - Sportswear ' Corsets Dresses - Bags - Gloves CLEAR WEAVE 183 Court St. Middletown, COIIII. 334 Main St. Middletown, Conn. GRADUATING GIFTS C I. Fountain Pens Books amp Imam of Portable Typewriters Photo Albums Writing Paper Leather Goods Y. M. C. A. HAZEN'S 1 Y O U N G ' S GREETING CARDS - GIFTS Court Street fnext to North Churchj Compliment: of MISENTI'S DRUG STORE G. E. Misenti, Reg. Pharm. PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS 566 Main Street Middletown , Bert Wirlaet to the Clan of 1941 SAVARD 8: LYON Outfitters to Men and Boys MIDDLETOWN Compliment: of GRECO'S GREENHOUSES Pease Avenue Phone 482 MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Conn. Compliment: of CUBETA BROS., Inc. WHOLESALE FRUITS and Complimenlx of I T K I N ' S X Curtain and Linen Shoppe VEGETABLES 498 Main Street T 1.2556 Se Food . e our gpecialty - ' Complzmentx 5 GARDEN RESTAURANT I of FAIIZOIIJ f0f F0011 ' Air Conditioned . A Cor. Washington 8: Main Sts. Middletown, Conn. Main Street Middletown: Conn- A T W E I. L ' S PAYNE'S MUSIC HOUSE EVERYTHING IN MUSIC 107 College Street A jewelry Store Since 1822 Official Jeweler for Middletown High School CLASS RINGS CLASS PINS MIDDLESEX SPORT CENTER ComPli 'e'm Everything in S ports of 351 Main Street Phone 1981 LEARYIS SERVICE STATION Opposite the Armory Complimentr of JONES 8: HANSON, Inc. All Kinds of Insurance Bonds and Real Estate Compliments of W. TREVITHICK Universal Food Stores, Inc. 353 Main Street Tel. 12 phone 1476 Phone 1062 RIDER COLLEGE - . . . . C 1 of Business Administration amp Imam Bachelor of Science Degrees in of Commeffe and Education ' Middletown Typewriter Company Special Intensive Courses Summer School -A- 1 1 3 College Street Founded 1865 - Trenton, N. J. I If NORT EASTERN UNIVERSITY 51 ER! UN Q? 'kgs it Ei 3 wN 2 Wn ,g.:.:., 4 Q W -s im K ' fs'W f ON M ssfilw COLLEGE OE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The College of Business Administration offers young men a college program with broad and thorough training in the principles of business. Under this program all students take courses in Accounting, Economics, Business Law, Finance, Marketing Management and Psychology during the first half of their college careers. With this excellent groundwork the student then specializes in one of the following fields for the last two years: Accounting Marketing and Advertising Journalism Public Administration Banking and Finance Industrial Administration CO-OPERATIVE PLAN The co-operative plan which is available beginning the second year in all courses provides for a combination of practical industrial experience with classroom instruction. After the freshman year students may alternate their periods of study with periods of work in the employ of business or industrial concerns at ten-week intervals. Under this plan the student is able to earn a considerable part of his college expenses and make business contacts which prove valuable upon graduation. DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Science in Business Administration FOR CATALOG-MAIL THIS COUPON AT ONCE Northeastern University Director of Admissions Boston, Massachusetts Please send me a catalog of the College of Business Administration. 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