Middletown High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Middletown, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1950 volume:

I 950 Cauldron Published by | Middktown fHyhSdiQolStuiMK MmtSTOWN. CONNECTICUT Ps o CsQiAs M t($town Hfqb ScAoo th Air I DEDICATION To express our sincere admiration of one who has so willingly served us we dediate our yearbook to Miss Helen K. D’Apice. 2 FOREWORD Within this book you will find the happy memories, achievements and ambitions of the Class of 1950. What the future will bring, no one knows. However, we are very grateful for the inspiration and knowledge that we have gained from working together here at Middletown High School. As the years go by, we shall long remember the happy yesterdays and look hopefully forward to confident and successful tomorrows. — Grayce Ahern. 3 FACULTY Edward B. Fillback Mrs. Winifred Hummell Mrs. Mildred Mclnnis Arline G. Walter Alice B. Nelson Mildred Atwell Mrs. Mary K. Cludinski Helen K. D'Apice Y 0 Agnes G. Drennan John R. Dunn Agnes K. Fahey Lois A. Fanska Elsie M. Ferrell Margaret E. Flynn Victor F. Galgowski Bessie M. Harris Harold E. Healy Carl V. Johnson Ruth E. Johnson Helen Magnuson James G. Murphy Frances T. Nejako Anna B. Oertel Eleanor J. Reordan Adrian A. Johnson F A C U L T Y JohnE. Sweeney Santo Fragilio Mrs. Dorothy Owen Mrs. June Hall Crawford WainoFillback 9 Molly Trinkaus 1 9 5 0 ItaloF.Tucci Carleton L. Walker H. Dorothy Wigmore Gladys E. Wilbur Margery G. Woodington Bayard York Mrs. Mary Bolan Richards SENIORS SLATE Standing: Frances Hill, Jodie Atwood, Roger Morgan, Nella Topazio, Eleanor Alessi, Barbara Garde. Seated: Marion Maselli, Don Freiter, Bill Mann. 4 I COMMITTEE CAULDRON STAFF Editor-in-Chief Donald Fodaski Literary Editor Business Manager Nancy Santangelo Roger Morgan Photography Editor Art Editor Ann Louise Wrubel Ramona Plumley Head Typist Athena Lesbines Writing Staff: Kathlyn Nicholas, Molly Talevi, Grayce Ahern, Loretta Weirnaz, Theresa Drea- her, Marie Puglisi, Bernard Poliner, Dot Trem- blay, Josephine Trotta, Lena Iicitra, Beatrice Cornish, Jeanetta Corona, Conrad Bailey, Sey- mour Friedman, Devra Newberg, Lorraine Pasculano, Geraldine Clew, Myron Poliner. Business Staff: Marie Zampini, Marion Ma- selli, James Dunn, Barbara Smith, Dolores Nelson, Conrad Bailey, Philip Marthers, An- drew Maxwell, Allan Nelson, Helen Skubel, Edythe Gross, Vickie Loguidice, Jeanette Corona, Bernard Poliner, Theresa Dreaher, Evelyn Heckart, Seymour Friedman, Nella Topazio. Photography Staff: Barbara Smith, Helen Skubel, Virginia Murphy, Kathlyn Nicholas, Marie Puglisi, Paul D’Orio, Seymour Friedman, Lucy Gianni, Lena Licitra, James Dunn. Art Staff: Eleanor Cannatta, Lucille Grime. Typing Staff: Ester Solomon, Lucy Gianni, Barbara White, Helen Bernson, Rose Marie DeCarlo. Adviser: Carleton L. Walker. FLORENTINA ADORNO Flo” 64 Court Street Quiet she may seem, but one can never tell. Baton Corps, Bowling, Basket- ball, Tumbling Ambition: Private secretary SEBASTIAN AMARA Seb 128 Church Street I will be heard!” Supreme Court, Cabinet Ambition: Physician DONALD AHLBERG Slim 2 Shanley Court Cromwell A little work, a lot of play. Rifle, Baseball Ambition: Navy JANE AHLSTRIN Janie 574 High Street Mischief dances in her eyes, and a smile upon her lips.” Basketball, Bowling, Tum- bling, F.H.A., G.A.A. Ambition: Modeling or dancing GRAYCE AHERN Grayce 7 Glynn Avenue A girl of successful yesterdays and confident tomorrows.” G.A.A., G.S.L., Cauldron, Teachers Secretary, National Honor Society, Dramatic Club, Tiger Tales” Ambition: Writing and traveling EVELYN ANDERSON Eve Timber Hill Road Cromwell The mildest manner and the gentlest heart.” Bowling, G.A.A., G.S.L Ambition: Private secretary PETER ARCIDIACONO Pete 4 Vail Street Cromwell The world knows nothing of its greatest men. “Tiger Tales Ambition: College JOANNE ATWOOD Jodie Prospect Hill Road Cromwell How brilliant and mirthful the light of her eyes!” Class Secretary, Basketball, Tumbling, Rifle, Tiger Tales, G.S.L. Director of Service. Wilson Student Government Ambition: College ELEANOR ALESSI Scooter 59 Center Street A true sport in every sense of the word.” Basketball, G.A.A., Cheerlead- ing, Tiger Tales,” Tumbling, Slate Committee Ambition: Physical education director JOSEPH AUGERI Doctor White 48 Liberty St. Give me today and keep tomorrow.” Cross Country, Track Ambition: Criminologist MARTIN ALLIOD Marty 93 Grand Street Life is what you make it” Fire Squad, Student Govern- ment Ambition: Business college JANE BARTOLOTTA Bart 95 South Main Street She is gay, she is sweet, just the type we love to meet!” Basketball, Cheerleading, Class Officer, Student Government, Teacher's Secretary, City Gov- ernment, Badminton Ambition: College CONRAD BAYLEY Con 25 Park Place Why aren’t they all contented like me? Rifle, Baseball, Tiger Tales, Cauldron Ambition: College si ANTHONY CANNATA Tony” 134 Grand Street All the world loves a true sport. Rifle, Track, Football, Student Government Ambition: Electronic engineer HELEN BERNSON Todie Greer Street Cromwell Quiet may she seem, but one can never tell.” Cauldron, Teacher's Secre- tary, G.A.A., G.S.L. Ambition: Bookkeeper ELEANOR CANNATTA Babe 8 Prospect Place Those smiling eyes portray a cheerful disposition.” Cheerleading, Basketball, City Government, Bowling, Teach- er's Secretary, Badminton, Dramatics, Cauldron, G.S.L., G.A.A., Tiger Tales Ambition: Fashion illustrator JOSEPH BRANCIFORTE Joe 9 Main Street Cromwell Few words, many deeds.” Baseball Ambition: Business VIRGINIA BURR Jeanne Higganum Friendly, sweet and easy to meet.” Deep River High: Journalism Club, Dramatic Club, Year- book. M.H.S.: G.A.A., G.S.L. Ambition: Professional Danc- ing JAMES CANNATA Jimmy” 68 College Street Men of few words are the best men. Fire Squad Ambition: Business MARIE CARTA Mur 219 Pearl Street Another aim, another score.” Basketball, Softball, Badmin- ton, Tiger Tales,” Swimming, G.A.A., G.S.L., Cauldron Tennis, Bowling Ambition: Office worker EDWARD CAFFREY Ed Court Street Cromwell He is a good orator who convinces himself. Rifle, Baseball, Student Gov- ernment, Tiger Tales Ambition: College LOUISE CASO Lou MacDonald Avenue Cromwell A lot of chatter and a bundle of cheerfulness.” G.A.A., G.S.L., Basketball, Softball, Bowling Ambition: Bookkeeper JAMES CALNAN Keesh” 61 College Street Give me liberty and plenty of it” Cross Country, Track, Swim- ming, Football Ambition: Physical director MARY L. CHAMBERLAIN Mary Lou” 29 Sumner Street A light heart lives long. C .A.A., G.S.L., Bowling Ambition: Nursery school teacher BERNARD CHOWANIEC ’Benny 58 Middlcficld Street A quiet tongue shows a wise head. Ambition: Agricultural work JEANETTE CORONA Jean” 187 College Street Quiet at first, but look again. G.A.A., G.S.L., Rifle, Bowling, Fire Squad, Cauldron Ambition: Office work LUCILLE CORVO Lucille 16 Clinton Avenue A still and quiet chorus. G.A.A., G.S.L. Ambition: Office work JANET CIAMPAGLIA Winks 148 Lincoln Street A dark-haired maid, small and neat, friendly and sweet. G.A.A., G.S.L., Fire Squad Ambition: Office work GERALDINE CLEW Gerry 473 High Street No words can sing her praise. G.A.A., G.S.L., Bowling, Bas- ketball, Dramatics, Senior Play, City Government, National Honor Society, Cheerleading, 'Tiger Tales,” Cauldron Ambition: College PATRICIA CONDIT Pat Prospect Place Cromwell Good-humored, frank and full of dreams. Shorthand Club, Fencing Club, G.A.A., G.S.L, Dramatic Club Ambition: Advertising career W BEATRICE CORNISH Bea Brickyard Road East Berlin She’s so cheery from morning till night, she bubbles with will and good humor. Teacher's Secretary, G.A.A., G.S.L, Tiger Tales, Badmin- ton, Cauldron, Baton Corps Ambition: Nurse FAITH DALTRY Bubbles 136 High Street Mischief dances in her eyes and a smile upon her lips. Dramatics, Baton Corps. G.A.A., G.S.L, Tiger Tales, Teacher's Secretary Ambition: To marry a millionaire ANTHONY CRESCIMANO Tony 23 Wall Street To be heard is to be known. Football, Fire Squad Ambition: Successful musician VERNITA CUMMINGS Billie 187 Pearl Street Silence is a virtue that few possess. Bowling, F.H.A. Ambition: Office work DONALD CORNISH Mac East Berlin A true friend is forever a friend. Football, Baseball Ambition: Mechanical engineer CONSTANCE D'AMATO Sunny” Pasco Hill Road Cromwell The way to gain a friend is to be one. Bowling, Teacher’s Secretary, Senior Play Ambition: Modeling or 15 office work ROSE MARIE DeCARLO Ronny 207 Pearl Street A quiet charm speaks for itself. Bowling, Cauldron,” Student Government Ambition: Waves -A. 4 JAMES DUNN. Jr. Jimmy 475 Washington St. Afy favorite study is women . . . u hat else? Football. Baseball, Cauldron. Police Force, Fire Squad Ambition Accountant clinton deforest “Clint 6 Liberty Place All things will come to him who will but wait. Football. Track, Fire Squad Student Government Ambition: O.D.S. FRANK DISTEFANO Chops” 613 Main Street '7 remember a mass of things, but none of them seem to make sense. Football, Supreme Court, Fire Squad Ambition: Accountant JOHN DEEGAN John” 30 South Street Laugh and be gay. for there may not be another day. Cross Country, Basketball. Fire Squad, Rifle, Track, Student Government Ambition: Officers candidate school ANNA EAGLE Hawk 468 Main Street Happy in love. Rifle, G.A.A., G.S.L Ambition: Marriage MARILYN ERICKSON Eric 22 Wall Street Cromwell Her smile is the sweetest that one ever has seen. G.A.A., G.S.L., Teacher's Secretary Ambition: Bookkeeper DONALD FODASKI Don 85 Home Avenue Active, alert, and full of fun; much he had undertaken, much he has done. House of Representatives, City Government, Senate, Police Force, Swimming, Fire Squad, Sophmore Class President, Boys' State, Cauldron,” Na- tional Honor Society Ambition: College PAUL D'ORIO Paul 689 Main Street Strike while the iron is hot. Cross Country, Track, Football, Assembly Committee, House of Representatives, Fire Squad, Supreme Court, Tiger Tales Ambition: Patternmaker DONALD FRE1TER Don” 125 Washington Street Progress may go on, but I'll stay where I am. Football, Fire Squad, Slate Committee, Cauldron Ambition: Art school THERESA DREAHER Terry 11 Hubbard Street Cay good nature sparkles in her eyes. Bowling, G.A.A.. G.S.L.. Rifle, Cauldron, Tiger Tales, Senior Play. Teacher's Secre- tary Ambition: Hairdresser SEYMOUR FRIEDMAN Ziggy 675 High Street The will of man is his happiness. Football, Dramatics, Track, Fire Squad, Cauldron, Senior Play, Supreme Court. Ambition: College SEBASTIAN GARAFALO BIAGO GIONFRIDDO Seb 161 Cross Street A fresh, a free, a friendly man.” Basketball, Track, Fire Squad, Cross Country Ambition: Navy BG 242 Court Street A cheerful life is his prime delight.” Ambition: Navy LOUIS GEROLAMI Louie” 30 Erin Street Away with books; we’re here for fun.” Football, Fire Squad Ambition: Toolmaker LUCY GIANNI Lu 7 William Place Peace 1 love confusion!” G.A.A., G.S.L., Basketball, Tiger Tales, Baton Corps Ambition: Office work or house work BARBARA GARDE Barbara 72 Main Street Cromwell She moves a goddess, and she looks a queen.” Baton Corps, G.S.L., House of Representatives, Bowling, Slate Committee Ambition: College CARMELO GIONFRIDDO Bianco” 242 Court Street He is so quiet we hardly know when he is around. Ambition: Navy NANCY GILBERT Nan” 235 Main Street Cromwell I can resist anything but temptation.” Bowling, G.A.A., G.S.L. Ambition: Office work PATRICIA GROBLICKI Pat” Middlefield Life is too short to be serious.” G.A.A., G.S.L., Dramatics Ambition: Office work ROSE M. GIONFRIDDO Rosie 38 Hotchkiss Street Quiet she may seem, but one can never tell.” F.H.A. G.A.A., G.S.L. Ambition: Travel LUCILLE GRIME Lee” 68 Union Street Smile with an intent to do mischief.” Cauldron,” G.A.A., G.S.L. Ambition: Nurse ROBERTA GILBERT Bobbie 235 Main Street Cromwell Good nature brings many friends.” G.A.A., G.S.L., F.H.A., Tiger Tales” Ambition: Secretary EDYTHE GROSS Edic 154 South Main Street It’s good to be merry and sweet.” Bowling, Basketball, Tiger Tales,” Dramatic Club, Teach- er's Secretary Ambition: College GERALD GUERE FRANCES HILL Jerry 169 Main Street '7 speak little but understand much Ambition: Air Force Fran 31 Villa Street Happy go lucky, not a care in the world.” G.A.A., G.S.L., Senior Play, Slate Committee, Cauldron, Bowling, Ti£er Tales Ambition: Nurse AUDREY GUSTAFSON Aud 444 Washington Street When you laugh, the world laughs with you F.H.A., G.A.A., G.S.L. Ambition: Secretary MARGARET HILL Maggie 31 Villa Street As fair as a damsel of old; kind, friendly, and sweet to behold.” House of Representatives, Mayor for a Day Program, G.A.A., G.S.L., Tiger Tales, Senate, Cauldron Ambition: College EDWARD HALIBOZEK Smoe 88 Newton Street Life is a thing 1 should enjoy: That’s the motto of this boy.” Football, Police Force Ambition: Football player MARILYN HANSON Lynn 6 Glover Place Quiet but true, this lass carries through. Baton Corps, G. A.A., Teacher s Secretary, Tiger Tales. F.H.A., G.S.L. Ambition: Insurance office EVELYN HECKART Ev 73 Mill Street A sweet, attractive kind of grace. G.A.A., G.S.L, Rifle, Tennis, Basketball, Cauldron Ambition: Nurse CAROL J. JOHNSON Jo” Nordland Avenue Cromwell Good nature brings many friends. Student Government, G.A.A., G.S.L, Bowling, Dance Com- mittees, F.H.A. Ambition: Travel FRANK HUBEL Frankie 32 Burr Avenue All must be earnest in a world such as ours. Cauldron Ambition: Musician or artist GUY INFERRERA Sonny 67 Spring Street The love of sport is in him. Basketball, Baseball Ambition: Professional baseball WILLIAM HICK Bill” 248 Main Street Cromwell All good men are dead or dying; I don't feel so well myself. Band, Baseball, Fire Squad Ambition: Engineer CAROL R. JOHNSON Carol Washington Road Cromwell Never a cloud to hide her sunny smile” F.H.A., G.A.A., G.S.L., Rifle, §oftball, Police Force, Student Government Ambition: Beautician ATHENA LESBINES HAROLD JOHNSON Skipper” Timber Hill Road Cromwell They gazed and still the won- der grew, that one small head could carry all he knew Tiger Tales,” Cauldron” Ambition: Pharmacy Thena” 63 Stack Street Oh, ye gentle maid of silent tongue, never did ye fail to befriend a one G.A.A., G.S.L, Tiger Tales,” Cauldron,” Senior Play, Fire Squad, National Honor Soci- ety, Teacher’s Secretary, Girls’ State, Supreme Court. Ambition: Secretary LENA LICITRA Lee” 87 Spring Street Frivolous and rollicking, with personality plus, who could want a dearer friend with whom to place one’s trust? House of Representatives, F.H.A., Bowling, Basketball, Tiger Tales, Dramatics, City Government, G.S.L., Senate, Badminton, Supreme Court, Tri-Hi-Y, Swimming, Dance Committees, Teacher’s Secre- tary, Cauldron, Police Force Ambition: Private secretary WILLIAM MANN Lctty 10 Griffin Place Full of fun forever and ever. Police Squad, Supreme Court, Slate Committee, Class Trea- surer Ambition: Television EVELYN JOHNSTON Ev” 58 Main Street Cromwell Happy am I; from cares I am free. Bowling, Police Force, F.H.A., G.S.L., G.A.A., Cauldron, Teacher’s Secretary Ambition: Secretary EUGENE KELSEY Gene” 32 Hubbard Street And he shall attain such heights. Track, Basketball Ambition: Accounting ROBERT KILEY Bob 170 Grand Street Unlike others he is himself. Baseball, Rifle Ambition: Draftsman ALEXANDER KOWALSKI Al” 622 High Street I came, 1 saw, and I left. Football, Basketball, Baseball, Supreme Court, Swimming, Cauldron,” Fire Squad Ambition: Dentist FREDERICK LITKA Bud 533 High Street When a woman turns his way. He’ll find some other type of play. Football, Track, Swimming, Basketball, Supreme Court, City Government, Fire Squad Ambition: Engineer VENER1NA LoGUlDICE Vickie 83 Grove Street Mischief is her one delight. Bowling, Badminton, Tennis, Swimming, Basketball, G.A. A., G.S:L, Tiger Tales” Ambition: Secretary JOSEPHINE LaBELLA Jo” 35 Green Street She wants to speak plain and to the purpose. Bowling, G.A.A., G.S.L., F.H.A., Tiger Tales Ambition: Secretary PHILIP MARTHERS Phil 8 Huber Avenue The greatest men are those who think. Track, Cauldron Ambition: College MARION MASELLI Marion Ranney Street Cromwell Make others great, but keep me good. Rifle, Baton, Slate Committee. Class Officer, G.S.L., House of Representatives, Cauldron, • Tiger Tales” Ambition: College VIRGINIA MURPHY Murph 133 Lincoln Street Thus came the cherub with the laughing face G.A.A., G.S.L., Tennis, Bowl- ing, Tiger Tales, Fire Squad, Cauldron, Supreme Court Ambition: Nurse IRVING McRAE Mac 21 Union Street More clamorous than a parrot against rain was this lad of great fame. Class Treasurer, Cross Country, Basketball. Track. House of Representatives, Senate Ambition: Bookkeeper AGATHA MICELI Aggie” 73 Court Street A lot of chatter, a bundle of cheerfulness. Tennis, F.H.A.. G.A.A.. G.S.L., Bowling Ambition: Bookkeeper ANDREW MAXWELL Andy 60 Home Avenue Not too forward, not too shy: He's an ordinary guy. Track, Football Manager Ambition: College ALLAN NELSON Allan 29 Park Place A pleasing voice. a friendly way. Dramatic Club, Senior Play, Cauldron Ambition: College JUNE MILLER Junnie Bug Shunpike Road Cromwell Peppy and bright, with a smile that’s just right. Teacher s Secretary. Tumbling, Clerk of the House, Dramatic Club, Tennis, F.H.A., G.A.A., G.S.L. Ambition: Stenographer KATHLYN NICHOLAS Kathy 53 Grand Street Laughter was the middle name of this fair lass of tiny frame. Swimming, Bowling, G.A.A., G.S.L., Basketball, Tennis, Fire Squad, Tiger Tales, Teacher's Secretary, Cauldron” Ambition: College DOLORES NELSON Dolores Nooks Hill Road Cromwell A companion who is cheerful . ..is worth gold. Bowling, G.A.A., G.S.L., Rifle, Cauldron DEVRA NEWBERG Dev” 41 South Main Street Nothing is impossible to diligence and skill. G.A.A., G.S.L., Police Force. Cauldron,” Dramatic Club, National Honor Society, Tig- er Tales. Teacher's Secretary, Fire Squad Ambition: College ROGER MORGAN Roger Nooks Hill Road Cromwell If friends be credit, he has much gain. Class Officer, Slate Committee, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Senate, Senior Play, Supreme Court, Cauldron, Fire Squad. National Honor Society, Boys' State ALICE ORLACCIO Allie 178 Pearl Street A maid petite, with charms so sweet!’ Cheerleading, Supreme court, City Government, Basketball, Tiger Tales, G.A.A., G.S.L., Fire Squad, Teacher's Secretary Ambition: Secretary SEBASTIAN ORTISI Squeaky 40 Green Street What should a man do but be merry?” Basketball, Cavalcade, Senior Play, Fire Squad Ambition: Professional basketball LILLIAN PISA LiU 69 Union Street Quiet may she seem, but one can never tell.” Dramatic Club, G.A.A., G.S.L Ambition: Nurse LORRAINE PASCULANO Lorry” 467 Washington St. Her air, her manner, all who saw admired” Bowling, Tiger Tales, House of Representatives, Basketball, Cauldron, G A.A., G.S.L Ambition: Radio SOPHIE A. PATTAVINA Sophie” 1 Green Place Her ways are ways of pleasantness.” Bowling, G.A.A., G.S.L. Ambition: Accountant IRENE OTFINOSKI Rene Lincoln Road Cromwell Quiet is her way, and gentle is her manner.” Bowling, Baton Corps, G.A.A., G.S.L. Ambition: College RAMONA PLUMLEY Ramona Greer Street Cromwell Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.” Tiger Tales, National Honor Society, Dramatic Club, Par- ade of Youth Correspondent, Cavalcade, Cauldron, G.A.A., G.S.L., Teacher's Secretary Ambition: Advertising BERNARD POLINER Bernie 4 Huber Manor The greatest men are those who think.” Baseball, Cauldron, Tiger Tales Ambition: College MYRON POLINER Myron 25 Mansfred Terrace Don’t hurry me; I’ll get there!’ Swimming, Cauldron,” 'Tiger Tales” Ambition: Lawyer SOPHIE G. PATTAVINA Pat” 9 Green Place A friendly nature is mirrored in her laughing eyes.” Bowling, Teacher’s Secretary, Dramatic Club, G.A.A., G.S.L., Basketball, Swimming, F.H.A., Badminton, Cauldron, City Government Ambition: Manager of music store MARIE PUGLISI Pug” 482 High Street Easy to look at, difficult to imitate.” Bowling, Basketball, Dramatic Club, Tiger Tales,” Fire Squad, Cauldron,” G.A.A., G.S.L Ambition: Further education ROBERT PIASECKI Bob” 140 College Street Always dependable.” Cross Country, Track, House of Representatives, 'Tiger Tales,” Student Government, Senior Play MARY ANN RAFALA Mary Ann 165 Cross Street A quiet charm speaks for itself.” Basketball, Badminton, F.H.A., G.A.A., G.S.L Ambition: Secretary 21 EUGENIA ROGALA Jeanne 12 Railroad Avenue A sunny smile that makes every task a pleasure. National Honor Society, ’Tig- er Tales,” Cavalcade, Cauld- ron, G.A.A., G.S.L Ambition: Radio or office work b JOSEPH SANTOSTEFANO Crow 45 Grand Street Running up bill and dou n dale is for this lad. Track, Cross Country. Fire Squad Ambition: business LORRAINE RUSSELL Lorraine 29 Miles Avenue Live, love and be happy.” Teacher’s Secretary. Fire Squad, Swimming. G.A.A., G.S.L. Ambition: Travel CARL SAMUELSON Ace 183 Liberty Street Yes. I love glory—glory’s a great thing. Swimming. Track, Cauldron, Police Force Ambition: Navy or college EUGENE RUSSELL Gene Timber Hill Road Cromwell Worries, what are they? Football, Police Force Ambition: Travel THEO SANTOSTEFANO Ted 445 High Street Laugh and the world laughs with me; weep and you weep alone. Tiger Tales, Supreme Court, Football, Senior Play, House of Representatives Ambition: College NANCY SANTANGELO Nan 680 Ridge Road Fashioned so slenderly, young and so fair. Baton Corps. Student Govern- ment. Tiger Tales, G.A.A.. Cauldron, City Government. G.S.L. Ambition: Business career LUCILLE SHEFCYK Lucille 141 Cross Street It’s love that makes the world go ’round.” Basketball, G.A.A., G.S.L. Ambition: Secretary MELVIN SCHWARTZ Mel 259 Pearl Street Good natured and why not? He’s happy. Ambition: Accountant JOHN SELBY Jack Main Street Cromwell Always to be carefree must be something to strive for. Swimming, Cavalcade, Base- ball Ambition: State policeman HORACE SANTAVENERE Horace Nooks Hill Road Cromwell All my skill shall beg but honest laughter. Fire Squad Ambition: Business JAMES SHEKOSKY Jimmy Newfield Street Cromwell % If brains were electricity, he would control a powerhouse. Ambition: College DONALD SHERESHEFSKY Walt” Stack Street I’m not in the roll of common man. Ambition: Politician AMALIA TALEVI Molly 103 Bridge Street When she comes in, then mischief’s begun!” Bowling, Basketball, Dramatic Club, Tiger Tales, House of Representatives, Cauldron, Senior Play, G.A.A., G.S.L, Teacher's Secretary, Youth and Government, Swimming Ambition: Bookkeeper HELEN SKUBEL Lynn 31 Burr Avenue What’s more enchanting than a lovely smile?” Tennis, Rifle, G.A.A., G.S.L., Bowling, Cauldron, Basket- bail, Badminton Ambition: Airline hostess CARL THORELL Chief 1 West Street Cromwell Gentle, quiet and kind is he Baseball Ambition: To play major league baseball BARBARA SMITH 70 Erin Street. Keep your face to the sun- shine, and you cannot see the shadow.” Bowling, Badminton, Tiger Tales, Cauldron, Teacher’s Secretary, Tennis, G.A.A., G.S.L., F.H.A. Ambition: Nurse MARION SMITH Smitty Timber Hill Road Cromwell Happy and gay all through the day.” Tiger Tales,” Supreme Court, Assembly Committee, House of Representatives, Rifle Ambition: Secretary ESTHER SOLOMON Es 238 William Street Silence is the perfect herald of joy.” Teacher's Secretary, G.A.A. G.S.L., Cauldron Ambition: Secretary NELLA TOPAZIO Nell” 162 Church Street Her appearance is angelic . . . stately . . . demure; But her inner nature,— Well, we’re not so sure!” Cheerleading, G.A.A., G.S.L., Badminton, Tennis, Teacher's Secretary, Swimming, Slate Committee, Cauldron,” Bas- ketball JOAN TILLBROOK Joan 24 Jackson Street Silence is the most perfect herald of joy.” Badminton, Bowling, G.A.A., G.S.L. Ambition: Secretary SEBASTIAN TILLOTTA George 60 College Street A great, big bruiser, husky and tall.” Football, Fire Squad Ambition: Millionaire Ambition: Business college JAMES SWAIN Jimmy 22 Church Street Nothing worries him; Nothing hurries him.” Tiger Tales, Senior Play Ambition: College DOROTHY TREMBLAY Dot 147 Liberty Street Bowling, Cabinet, F.H.A., G.S.L. Ambition: Office work 23 FRANK TR1NGALI Bob 9 Pease Avenue Just to see and be seen. Football, Basketball Ambition: Air Force fc JOAN VECCHITTO Joany 26 Cherry Street I’m a big girl now. aren't I?” Bowling Ambition: Bookkeeper FRED TUTTLE Tut 41 Park Place All things come ’round to him who will but wait. House of Representatives, Football, Supreme Court Ambition: Business DOROTHY URTZ Dottie 153 Main Street Cromwell Be happy be gay; Let joy have full sway. Teacher's Secretary, G.A.A., G.S.L. Ambition: Business college JOSEPHINE TROTTA Jo 23 Rome Avenue She was a phantom of delight. Bowling, Teacher's Secretary, Swimming, Police Force, G.S.L., G.A.A., Cauldron, Tiger Tales Ambition: Nurse LUCY VINCI Lou 30 Bacon Avenue Every day brings a new outlook on life. Cauldron, G.A.A. Ambition: Bookkeeper Wl PAUL WAGNER Paul 49 Crescent Street A gentleman makes no noise. Ambition: Bookkeeping or accounting BARBARA WHITE Bobbie Berlin Road Cromwell A friendly girl with friendly ways. Cauldron, G.A.A., Teacher's Secretary Ambition: Secretary EGENO VARRICCHIO Gino Nooks Hill Road Cromwell 'Take it easy, have your fun. Baseball Ambition: Professional baseball JOAN WHITEHEAD Joan 436 Washington Street Everything you have is yours!’ Bowling, G.A.A., G.S.L. Ambition: Secretary FRANK VECCHITTO Bim 158 Broad Street As unknown and yet well known. Fire Squad, Police Force Ambition: Business LORETTA WIERNASZ Lorey” 60 Hubbard Street Quiet, neat, friendly, and sweet. Cauldron,” G.A.A., Teacher's % Secretary. G.S.L, Senior Play Student Government. Rifle, Bowling Ambition: Teacher ANN LOUISE WRUBEL ROBERT WOOD Bob 4 Evcnscn Road Cromwell A cheerful life is his prime delight. Fire Squad Ann Louise 240 Washington Street The woman wonder of MJiS.n National Honor Society, 'Tiger Tales,” Basketball, Police Force, Swimming, G.A.A. G.S.L., Teacher's Sec- retary, Senior Play Ambition: College BARBARA YOUNG Bobbie Washington Road Cromwell Grace and virtue are within.” Basketball, Bowling Ambition: Secretary MARIE ZAMPINI Zamp” 68 Hartford Avenue The mildest manner and the gentlest heart.” Bowling, Cauldron, G.A.A., G.S.L, F.H.A., Dramatic Club VERONICA ZAMPINI Vera 74 Hartford Avenue If it is to be said, she’ll say it. Bowling, F.H.A. CARL ROOSLUND Carl” West Street Terrace Cromwell Silence is more eloquent than words.” Ambition: Auto mechanic JAMES SORENSON “Jim 15 Pike Place ' Music certainly has charm.” Cross Country, Basketball Ambition: Rancher FRANCIS SUPRENANT Francis Pasco Hill Road Cromwell Ready always to be a friend.” Ambition: Draftsman 25 HONOR ROLL HIGH HONORS Donald Fodaski Devra Newberg Harold Johnson Romona Plumley HONORS Grayce Ahern Peter Arcidiacono Joanne Atwood Geraldine Clew Athena Lesbines Marion Maselli Roger Morgan Myron Poliner Eugenia Rogala James Shekosky Marion Smith James Swain Molly Talevi Dorothy Tremblay Ann Louise Wrubel 7 MiMktowfi Hftjb Szhoof On tfeAir 26 CABINET The Cabinet has done a splendid job enforcing the rules and regulations of Middletown High School. This organiza- tion helps to enforce all the laws passed by the student governpnent, helps keep the school clean, and keeps record of student government finances. The group was under the capable leader- ship of Robert Piasecki, president; Paul D'orio, secretary of interior; Theodore Santostefano, secretary of finance; David Tucker, police chief; Sebastian Amara, chief justice; Fred Litka, fire chief, Rom- ona Plumley, secretary of publicity; Con- nie Perruccio, representing the Girls’ Stu- dent League; and Jane Ribera, representing the Girls’ Athletic Association. Back row: Fred Litka, Ted Santostefano, Seb Amara, Paul D'Orio. Front row: Ramona Plumly, Bob Piasecki, Connie Perruccio. Third row: Don Fodaski, Jim Dunn, Fred Litka, George Tiliotta, Pete Satagaj. Second row: Bill Hick, Jim Mann, Francis Monnes, Seb Garafola, Frank Distef- ano, Horace Santavenere. First row: Marie Puglisi, Fred Neil, Virginia Murphy, A1 Kowalski, Alice Orlacchio, Don Freiter, Devra Newbcrg, Jeanette Corona, Athena Lesbines, Kathy Nicholas, Janet Ciampeglia. FIRE SQUAD When the fire alarm is sounded, Chief Fred Litka and his alert members of the Fire Squad hasten to their assigned posts, directing students and checking classrooms and other parts of the building. Under the supervision of Mr. C. V. Johnson, the squad is taught the importance of clearing the building in the shortest time possible and with the least confusion. This year for the first time since the squad was organized girls were allowed to join. Because of the co-operation and interest taken by its members, the Fire Squad has become one of the most important and efficient functions of the school. F.H.A. The Future Homemakers of America is an international organization of pupils interested in homemaking. Any girl who has been a member of a homemaking class in junior or senior high school may become a member. Its purpose is to promote great- er appreciation of good home and family life for all. The club conducts a work- shop for out of class projects for home, school, and community interests. The num- erous gatherings include business and social meetings, talks on interesting phases of service of careers and helpful hints for good grooming. The officers are Eleanor Satagaj, president; Connie Andrews, vice- president; Jane Shekosky, secretary; and Josephine Bak, treasurer. Back row: Alary Ann Pillarella, Anna Vereen, Shirley Swanson, Josephine Bak, Jackeiine Warley. Front row: Eleanor Satajay, June Sheskosken, Katherine Spackowski. Betsy Sullivan, Jane Ribera, Mrs. Crawford, Lucy Cubeta, Lucille Arcidiacino. G.A.A. The Girls’ Athletic Association is one of the most active organizations in the school. It is open for membership to all girls interested in sports. This club is under the leadership of Mrs. Crawford, physical education teacher. The organizations which make-up this associa- tion are bowling, under Miss D’Apice, rifle, cheer - leading, badminton, tennis, tumbling, and basketball. The large variety of sports enables many girls to participate in a sport of their choice. During the first part of the year the organization sponsors a dance, one of tjie most important and successful events of the season. G.S.L. The letters G.S.L stand for Girls’ Stu- dent League of which every girl in the school is a member. This year advised by Miss Dorothy Wigmore the league has been highly successful. Teachers' secre- taries were chosen, and four drives, va- rious assemblies, and even a radio program were conducted. For its social field the league sponsored a Freshmen-Junior party and the annual May spring dance at which a queen is elected and crowned. To terminate the season the eleven members on the executive board will be replaced by the newly-elected officers and another successful year will be past. Back row: Evelyn Rizzo, Margaret Hill. Molly Talevi, Marion Rizzo, Evelyn Baroni. First row: Joanne Atwood, Connie Perrurccio, Dorothy Tremblay, Frances Hill. Kneeling: Carol Roosland. Back row: Barbara Wilson, Rose Marie Russo, Harvey Clew, Chuck Wilsie, Harold Dooely, Bob Schwensfeir, Marilyn Hanson, Lois Clark. Seated: Carol Anderson, June Miller, Ed Caffrey, Jane Wingate, Lenore Wrang. HOUSE The House of Representatives consists of one member elected by the students of each section room. It is the duty of this person to acquaint the students with the laws and bills that are enforced in the school, and to bring to their attention the proceedings of every meeting. Suggestions toward the welfare of our school are made to the representative. These suggestions may become a bill upon the approval of both the House and the Senate. Since the first meeting, at which time Ed Caffrey was elected Speaker, many im- portant steps have been taken toward cre- ating and maintaining good citizenship. i NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Middletown High School Chapter of the National Honor Society was found- ed in 1934. The requisites for membership are excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. A student may be elected into the organization either in his junior or senior year. The names of all junior and senior honor students are voted upon by the faculty, the members of the society, and the other candidates. The emblem of the Honor Society is a key- stone, representing strength, unity and firmness, and a flaming torch, representing the light of knowledge. Miss Ferrell has been the faculty adviser since 1943- Third row: Devra Newberg, Geraldine Clew, Dorothy Tremblay, James Sheko- sky, Margaret Spaeth, James Swain, Grayce Ahern, Eugenia Rogala, Harold John- son, Ann Louise Wrubel, Ramona Plumley, Margaret Shearer, Molly Talevi. Sec- ond row: Patricia Goff, Roger Morgan, Lois Clark, Donald Fodaski, Rose DiTom- maso. First row: Carol Anderson, Elizabeth Leonard, Marion Smith, Jeanne Dumont, Athena Lesbines, Joanne Atwood. Third row: Bernadette Scarlotta, Claire Shereshefsky, Eloise Salemi, Carol Siering, Carol Carter, Irene Generos, Jeanette Tellier, Frances Connelly, Irene Specialoski. Second row: Muriel Eldridge, Doris Stearns, Barbara Wilson, Betsy Sorenson, Sandre Carlson, Babraba Myjak, Barbara Milardo, Joan Maloney, Dixie Day. First row: Grace Maxwell, Carol Anderson, Anita Miller, Patty Condit, Irma Harper, Eva Neumann, Sonia Witkowski. PLAYMAKERS The Playmakers’ group is one of the most important activities at Middletown High School. In addition to the study of the various techniques connected with the production of a play they study the history of drama and some current events in the world of drama. The members of this dramatic club endeavor to develop poise and self-confidence by participating in the various projects of the club. The club members enjoy a combination of work and play in their desire to learn more about what happens behind the glow of the footlights. Under the capable direction of Miss Molly Trinkaus the club enjoyed a success- POLICE FORCE Much responsibility rests on the shoul- ders of the members of the Police Force, whose duty it is to enforce the laws and regulations of the school. They are a very important part of our student government. They work directly with the Supreme Court. Under the capable supervison of Mr. C. V. Johnson, the Police Force kept a clean record, one of which Middletown High School should be proud. David Tucker was Police Chief, with Eugene Russell as deputy. Lieutenants were Carl Samuelson and Doc Svihovec. Second row: Bob Hodge. Donald Svihovac, Lena Licitra, Gene Russell, Steve Liepzinger. Front row: James Smith. Sal Amara, Dave Tucker, Willie McRae, Girl Samuelson. SENATE The representatives of each class file into Room 15 every Wednesday, third period, to approve and pass legislation that will benefit the Republic of Middletown High School. The Senate, in conjunction with the House of Representatives and the remaining legal organizations of the school, sponsored a Carnival Ball. This was the first attempt at such an affair, but we hope there will be many more in the future. The Senate participated in one of the first radio programs of the year, thus acquaint- ing the city with the government of Mid- dletown High. We may well be proud of our high rating student government. Standing: Irving McRae, Joan Dennison, Bob Hodge, Jerry Behm, Margaret Hill, Tony Cannata, Willard McRae. Seated: Connie Perruccio, Rose DiTomosso, Jane Bartolotta, Lena Licitra. SUPREME COURT On November 27,1949, the first session of the 1949-50 Supreme Court came to order. In their places were Seb Amara, chief justice; Bill Mann, defense attorney; Seymour Friedman, prosecuting attorney; Athena Lesbines, clerk; and Dave Tucker, chief of police. These officers were nominated and chos- en by the students of M.H.S. We also have a revolving jury. This jury is chosen for a period of four weeks, and is composed of both boys and girls from each of the four classes. Under the direction of Mr. Frank I Tucci, cases are tried each Monday and Thursday in Room 15. Standing: Virginia Murphy, Jeanne Dumont, Shelia Walsh, Athena Lesbines, Arthur Waldman, Mr. Tucci, Barabara Smith, Patty Alhberg, Clara Anderson, Doris Stearns. Seated: Bill Mann, Sevastian Amara, Seymour Friedman. Back row: James Swain, Bernie Poliner, Bob Piasecki, Dickie Wrubel, Donald Guerland, Bob Schwensfier. Third row: Kathy Nicholas, Molly Talevi, Nella Topazio, Frances Hill, Marion Masseili, Jody Atwood, Sonia Witkowski. Eva Neumann, Irma Harper, Carol Siering, Joan Dennison, Carol Anderson, Jane Wingate. Second row: Lucy Gianni, Virginia Murphy, Nancy Santangelo, Josie Trotta, Athena Lesbines, Eleanor Alessi, Lena Licitra, Eugenia Rogala, Edythe Gross, Grace Maxwell, Peggy Shearer, June Shekosky. Front row: Paul D'Orio, Lorraine Pasculano, Devra Newberg, Ann Louise Wrubel, Gerry Clew, Grayce Ahern, Myron Poliner. Not in picture: Marie Puglisi, Barbara Smith, Conrad Bayley, Elliott Lifset, George Poliner, Claire Fodaski, Jerry Schochet, Phil Freid- man, Harold Johnson, Peggy Spaeth, Marion Smith, Lois Clark, Dorothy Tremb- lay, Joan Mantel, Anne Thompson, Pat Goff, Betsy Leonard. TIGER TALES Once again the student paper of Middle- town High had completed a year of suc- cessful publication. Tiger Tales,” a bi- monthly publication, gives to its readers news of school events, student activities, sports, and editorials. Ann Louise Wrubel, our editor-in-chief, worked successfully during the year with her assistants Paul D'Orio, feature editor; Geralding Clew, news editor; Myron Poliner, sports editor; Marie Publisi, alumni editor; Lorraine Pasculano, columnist; Devra Newberg, business man- ager; and Grayce Ahern, editorial writer. Each staff was under the supervision of a faculty adviser from the English Depart- ment, with Mr. Walker as general adviser for the paper. SPORTS Mtftdhtwn Hiyh School On t ± Ain Second row: Manager Raymond Whitehead, Gino Varrichio, Pete Satagaj, Henry {Click, Robert Kiley, Fred Krauth, A1 Kowalski, Jim Dunn, Jim Brennan, Coach Johnson. First row: John Annino, Roger Morgan, Guy Inferra, Co-Captains John Biss, Dennis Brennan, Francis Monnes, Jerry Dowling, Angelo Tringali. BASEBALL The 1949 season found the Middletown High baseball team in the building stages. The names of many underclassmen domi- nated the line-up. Only co-captains Johnny Biss and Dennis Brennan could be called veterans. Southpaws Johnny Bliss and A1 Kowal- ski were Coach A. A. Johnson’s leading pitchers. Center Fielder Guy Inferrera led the batters compiling an average of .353. The line-up included Francis Monnes, Jimmy Dunn, Pete Satagaj, Roger Mor- gan, and Jake Dowling in the infield, Dennis Brennan, Guy Inferrera, and John Annino in the outfield. Although the Tigers had a poor season, the year 1950 looks like a bright one. BASKETBALL Middletown High School has always been well known for turning out alert bas- ketball teams; the 1950 edition was no exception. Captain Roger Morgan led an outfit consisting of himself and Gallito as for- wards, Gene Kelsey at the center post, Jim Giardina and Carl Campisi at the guard spots. The Tigers played a sixteen-game schedule, winning most of their games against some of the top schools in Con- necticut. Standing: Manager Bill Hunt, Willard MacRae, Guy Inferrera, Coach Waino Fillback, Sebastian Ortisi, Sam Vinci, Manager Vincent Capello. Seated: Gene Kelsey, Don Freiter, James Giardina, Captain Roger Morgan, Carl Campisi, Sebastian Gallito. Captain Morgan, Gene Kelsey, and Don Freiter will be lost through graduation. This year’s successful Jayvee squad will give Coach Fillback a wealth of material to work with for the 1950 season. St Sr CROSS COUNTRY The cross country team failed to win a single meet in six meets. Coach Orcutt, succeeding Mr. Robert Barrows, had a difficult task this season, because of the fact that only one letterman, Captain Joe Santostefano, returned. The boys all did their very best, but the lack of needed expereince was the cause of their main downfall. Their schedule was very difficult and for the most part with much larger schools. Next year with a more experi- enced team we hope to have a more suc- cessful season. Back row: Oscar MacArthur, Herbert Johnson, Assistant Manager Donald Bara- bon, Coach Orcutt, Manager James Colman, John Lessor. Seated: Rosario Sacia, Ronald Erickson, Jerry Kelly, Captain Joe Santostefano, Sebastian Garafalo, Bob Piasecki, Howard Leonard. Fourth row: H. Chowania, R. Peterson, S. Salafia, E. Scholl, J. Masselli, P. Zim- mitti, S. Russo, J. Smith, D. Miller, M. Gionfriddo, E. Pattavina, T. Moskey, E. LaBarge. Third row: F. Johnson, H. Dooley, S. Amara, J. Russo, C. Wiltsie, R. Svihovec, P. D' Amato, P. D'Orio, C. DeForest, G. Ross. Second row: Manager A. Samuelson, J. Giardina, A. LaPila, S. Gallito, P. Satagaj, R. Markham, M. Markowski, J. Footit, E. Russell, L. Fredericks, H. Clew, H. Lunden. Front row: Coach Fillback, L. D'Aquila, J. D’Emanuele, E. Halibozek, D. Freiter, R. Morgan, Captain J. Tillotta, F. Litka, J. Murray, A. Waldmann, J. Rosano, S. Ciccarella, Assistant Coach Sweeny. FOOTBALL Coach Waino Fillback’s 1949 Tigers wound up with a fair season, winning six and losing four. They started out slowly, losing to Plainville in a night contest in Middletown. The Tigers then took to the win column with five successive wins at the hands of Bristol, West Hartfor, Man- chester, Branford, and Meriden. The Tigers then lost the C.C.I.L. crown to Hamden. After trouncing Stonington, the Tigers were upset by Weaver. The final game of the campaign was staged against Wilson, with Wilson winning a decisive game. The game was played at Wilson Field for the first time in the history of the series. RIFLE The Boys' Rifle Club has fulfilled the season's expectations of a successful year. The boys practiced either on Tuesday or Wednesday at the Armory under the able direction of Coath Tucci. The club notched eight victories as against two defeats in dual shoulder to shoulder com- petition. Once again this year the club has participated in the state and the national matches in New Haven. The climax of the season for six of the top boys was a trip to New York City in April, where they repre- sented M.H.S. in the Morling match against Metropolitan high school teams. Back row: Robert Kiley, Joe Malone, Ed Magnano, Robert Bolavia, Louie Rosen- berg, Coach Tucci, Joe Kutchalla, Bob Priscott, Kenny Rosenberg, Jimmy Young, Jim Cannatta. Seated: Joe DiMauro, Norman Madura, Donald Alhberg, Tony Cannatta, Paul Ballamo, Bob Atkins. Back row: Don Higgins, Bob Dooline, John Laverty, Warner Klaprodt, Co-Cap- tain Don Fodashi, Jerry Schochett. Second row: Bob Hodge, Bill Bruggen, Steve Leipzinger, Jerry Kelly, Harvey Clew, Gary Ross, Bob Millerick, Jerry Hewitt, Manager Walter Kowaleski. Front row: Co-Captain Alton, Myron Poliner. SWIMMING With the first dive into the pool and the first splash of water, Middletown High School started its 1949-50 swimming sea- son with a victory. Led by the able co-captains, Carl Sam- uelson and Don Fodaski, M.H.S. beat Bris- tol 42-33- Other competitors included Crosby High School, Hartford Public High School, Meriden High School, Buck- ley High School, Hamden High School, Manchester High School, West Haven High School, and East Haven High School. Since the beginning of the season a large number of boys came out for practice. Under the coaching of Mr. Rod Alton, the boys practiced at the Y.M.C.A. TRACK The Middletown track team, co-cap- tained by Bud Litka and Eugene Kelsey, certainly led their teams to a chain of vic- tories. Bud Litka, known as the triple threat man,” shot-put, javelin, high-jumping, with an average of 10 points a meet, cer- tainly stood out as an able head. Eugene Stilts” Kelsey with his five feet nine inches for high-jumping also stands out as the other back-bone of the team. Besides the Connecticut relays at Storrs, Connecticut, and the State meet at Yale, Middletown showed excellent competi- tion against William Hall High, Manches- ter, Bristol, New Britain, and Plainville High. Fourth row: Lifset, Martin, Friedman, Rosano, Hodge, Roccapriore, Ferrigno, Ross, Wrang. Third row: Goodell, Spang, Spang, Lifset, Marthers, Calnan, Kelly, DeForest, D’Emanuele, Lapila, Hunt. Second row: Kowaleski, Markowski, Kelly, Maxwell, R. Moody, McCrae, W. Moody, D'Aquila, Misenti. First row: D’Orio, Friedman, Garafalo, Misonti, Coach Barrows, Fitzpatrick, Kelsey, Litka, Murray, Kallfelz. Not in photo: Settipane, Fred Walker, Manager. Back row: Nella Topazio, Alice Orlacchio, Eleanor Alessi, Jane Bartolotta, Eleanor Cannatta. Kneeling: Anne Thompson, Marie Scionti, Gerry Clew, Lenore Amato, Pat Cummerford. CHEERLEADING Dressed in their sparkling white uni- forms, set off by a blazing orange letter, the M.H.S. cheerleaders attempted to keep high the spirits of the spectators at the football and basketball games. Mrs. Crawford, physical education in- structor, very capably supervised the cheer- ing techniques of the squad. At a cheer- leaders’ clinic at Bridgeport University the group displayed their cheers, new and old, and included both jumps and cartwheels in their performance. They were com- mended for their originality and appear- ance. The group were also guests of Mans- field Training School at an assembly. Squads from both the schools performed. Evelyn Heckart, Helen Skubel, Marie Puglisi, Florentina Adorno, Rose Marie DeCarlo, Marie Carta, Vickie LaGuidice, Sophie Pattavina, Lena Licitra, Jane Bartolotta, Eleanor Cannatta, Eleanor Alessi. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The senior class girls’ basketball team has been extremely successful in its four- year intramural competition. The team captured the trophy for two successive years, 1949 and 1950. Under the honorary captainship of Marie Carta, the girls led the team to an undefeated season. Florentina Adorno, Jane Bartolotta, Eleanor Alessi, Lena Lici- tra, Sophie Pattavina and Eleanor Cannat- ta have all played for four years; others who helped to make the team the success that it was are Louise Caso, Rose De Carlo, Helen Skubel, Evelyn Heckart and Vickie Loguidice. The team earned its victory in every respect, for the girls displayed good exam- ples of fair play and sportsmanship. Standing: Beatrice Cornish, Molly Rizzo, Marilyn Hanson, Barbara Garde, Barbara Conroy, Florentina Adorno, Norma Carlson, Betty Nelson. Kneeling: Janet Hanson, Lucy Gianni. BATON CORPS The Middletown High School Baton Corps is no longer a dream. Our major- ettes are proud of having held first place in New England States Championship of Majorettes for two successive years. With the capable leadership of Barbara Garde the girls performed a routine con- sisting of a marching drill and a twirling exhibition for many of the games. In order to do this well, each girl attended weekly lessons and practiced individually at home. Under the direction of Major Forest Harvey, every pupil worked hard to obtain her position in the line of marching dur- ing various seasons of the year. BOWLING The Middletown High School Bowling Club, which consisted of thirty girls, met each Wednesday after school at the Y.M.C.A. for a session of their favorite sport. The girls usually indulged in two strings of the game and between trips to the candy and coke machine keep each others scores. Miss D’Apice proved a good instructor, for the girls had an extremely good season. This year sport days were held with Woodrow Wilson and East Hamp- ton High Schools. Elected officers were as follows: Marie Zampine, president; Fran- cis Satajae, vice-president; Jennie Sarostra, secretary; and Florence Kmiteck, trea- surer. Third row: Rita Shelber, Mildred Cornish, Louise Colzetta, Nancy Rame, Irene Specialoski, Mary Ann Brauer, Lorraine Specialoski, Virginia Giacco, Eleanor Peck, Evelyn Scicca, Dolores Marino, Eleanor Halibozek. Second row: Bernadette Scarlotta, Edith Sneed, Sonia Witkowski, Josephine Bak, Lucille D’Orio, June Shekosky, Lillian Pisa, Barbara Lenda, Anne Cannatta, Louise DeCarlo, Ann Lanteri, Pat Wrang, Pat Burke, Eleanor Satagaj, Clara Anderson, Betsy Leonard, Jeanne DuMont. First row: Mary Jane Pillarella, Carol Clarke, Alice Jacobs, Carolyn Rooslund, Eva Neumann, Josephine Di Mauro, Lenore Shlien, Rose Marie DeCarlo. Kneeling: Jennie Savastra, Frances Satagaj, Marie Zampini, Florence Kumetic. Back row: Mr. Treat, Beverly Bliss, Mary Hitchcock, Terry Dreaher, Vickie LoGuidice, Georgiana Pavalka, Lenore Wrang, Mr. Warner. First row: Jeanette Corona, Barbara Lenda, Jodie Atwood, Rose Marie DeCarlo, Marion Masselli. RIFLE Every Monday the Middletown High Girls’ Rifle team and their adviser, Mrs. Crawford, board the Middlefield bus head- for the Middlefield Rifle Range, where they try their luck knocking out the bull’s eyes.” Here they are taught how to handle and shoot the guns properly. During the year they compete in triangular meets with the Wilson boys’ and girls’ teams and our own boys’ team. They also engage in postal matches with other rifle teams throughout the state. At the end of the season there is a state meet in New Haven, where all the rifle teams compete to deter- mine the state champion. hScJ Hh ut MOVE ALONG NOW WATCH THAT DIET. NO ERRORS. ANOTHER EINSTEIN? FUTURE JOURNALISTS AT WORK. NITOU UO??? YOU CAN'T STUDY ON AN EMPTY STOMACH. WHAT, THOSE FINGERS? MUSIC, MEET THY MAKERS. DON'T BE TARDY. STUDIES SERVE FOR DELIGHT. 47 TAKE IT APART. SIMPLE AS A-B-C. THERES MUSIC IN THE AIR. TURN TO THE VOCABULARY SECTION OF YOUR NOTEBOOK. ALL TOGETHER NOW___1-2-3-4. X'Y'-j-Y'X ALGEBRA II. THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM. 48 DON'T DO AS I DO. DO AS I SAY. MEMOIR S Most Popular Roger Morgan Jane Bartolotta Most Dependable Bob Piasecki Ramona Plumley Most Athletic Roger Morgan Eleanor Alessi W H ITS Most Likely to Succeed Harold Johnson Devra Newberg Best Dancers Bud Litha Jane Ahlstrin Biggest Bluffs Joe Augeri Vickie Loguidice Done Most for M.H.S. Bob Piasechi Ann Louise Wrubel Mischief Makers Jerry Guere Vickie Loguidice Cutest Jodie Atwood Don Fodashi Eleanor Canatta Best Looking Roger Morgan Lorraine Pasculano Most Bashful Harold Johnson Mary Lou Chamberlain Class Wolves Seymour Friedman Nella Topazio Woman-Man Hater Harold Johnson Ramona Plumley Most Popular with Faculty Frank Hubei Grayce Ahern 52 CLASS OF ’53 53 football FOOTBALL 55 t FOOTBALL 56 football t FOOTBALL-CROSS-COUNTRY BANQUET i CROSS-COUNTRY TRACK BASKETBALL BASKETBALL SENIOR FROLIC SOPHOMORE HOP JUNIOR 19 5 0 PROM 19 5 0 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT THE FOREST PRINCE THE FOREST PRINCE THE FOREST PRINCE FEATURES I ■ fried clan french fries 4 « ' mm y P- ■ - Mvtdltetvwfi Hiyh S© On tAe Atr GARDEN RESTAURANT SMART APPAREL FOR HIGH SCHOOL MEN In the University Manner” 'FAMOUS FOR GOOD FOOD CONNELL'S Telephone 6-9794 MIDDLETOWN, CONN. 465 MAIN STREET (Corner Washington and Main Street) MIDDLETOWN, CONN. CLARK TRUE, Inc. 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REED RECORDS —RADIO — REPAIRS TELEVISION — SERVICE Telephone 6-7882 143 WILLIAM STREET Shop at Your Favorite Food Store THE MOHICAN MARKET and BAKERY 528 Main Street Middletown, Conn. Best of Luck to the Class of 1950 FROM CAPITOL and MIDDLESEX THEATERS CODY'S SHOE STORE Correct Fitting Footwear for the Entire Family 506 Main Street Middletown, Conn. Compliments of POMFRET'S MERIT PAINT and WALL PAPER STORE OJAKO — MASURY PAINTS Telephone 6-7546 530 Main Street Middletown, Conn. 89 Compliments of EMPIRE DYEING CLEANING CO., Inc. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments to the Class of 1950 ESTA'S 470 Main Street Middletown, Conn. Compliments of LONGWORTH - CARLSON, Inc. • • • AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER MURPHY'S DRUG STORE J. A. Murphy, Registered Pharmacist WHITMAN’S CHOCOLATES 644 Main Street Middletown, Conn. Compliments of PELTON'S DRUG STORE DRUGS —COSMETICS —ICE CREAM 108 Main Street Middletown, Conn. IN MIDDLETOWN IT’S SIMMONS For FABRICS Dresses, Suits, Draperies, Slip-covers, Upholstery Telephone 6-8026 181 Main Street Middletown, Conn. THE GUSTAV LOEWENTHAL LUMBER CO. LUMBER and MILL WORK BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES Berlin Street Middletown, Conn. Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1950 from LEO B. SANTANGELO AGENCY Harold Santangelo, Realtor and Agent 279 Main Street Middletown, Conn. Compliments of J. POLINER SONS FINEST BRANDS of SHOES For All Members of the Family 548 Main Street Middletown, Conn. Compliments of MIDDLESEX SPORTS CENTER EVERYTHING IN SPORTS 351 Main Street Middletown, Conn. 90 W. S. REYNOLDS Established 1897 CHRYSLER — PLYMOUTH Telephone 6-0078 96 CHURCH STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. STAR CLEANING DYEING CO. Telephone 6-8804 Rear 510 Main Street Middletown, Conn. Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1950 PAUL'S JEWELERS DIAMONDS WATCHES Also Watch Repairing and Engraving 202 Main Street Middletown, Conn. WOODWARD DRUG STORE H. B. Sadinsky, Reg. Pharm. DEPENDABLE PRESCRIPTION SERVICE Zenith Hearing Aids Phone 7-0231 240 Main Street Middletown, Conn. Compliments of WOLFE'S DRY CLEANING CO. Phone 6-2520 197 COURT STREET Congratulations to the GRADUATING CLASS OF 1950 from MARSZALEK'S MARKET MEATS and GROCERIES Telephone 7-0026 90 Middlefield Street Middletown, Conn. THE MIDDLETOWN COAL CO. ANTHRACITE Pennsylvania ANTHRACITE Coal PENNSYLVANIA ANTHRACITE COAL 7 '£tectric Furnace-Man AUTOMATIC ANTHRACITE BURNER Telephone 7-1440 COAL—COKE —OIL 319 Main Street Middletown, Conn. 9! M.H.S. GRADUATES Are Invited to Establish Their Get to Know CAMP’S JEWELRY CHARGE ACCOUNTS — For Good Clothes — AT Our ATWELL'S Compliments to the A Jewelry Store Since 1822 CLASS of THE MIDDLETOWN PRESS 1950 FROM MIDDLESEX COUNTY’S ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER Dial 6-7781 trfirM MAIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. 472 Main Street Middletown, Conn. Congratulations to the CLASS OF 19SO FROM MORGAN'S BOOKSTORE Telephone 6-1994 338 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. 92 John C. Barry J. Alfred C. Dodd President Secretary-Treasurer THE STRONG HALE LUMBER CO. BUILDING MATERIALS HEADQUARTERS See Us Before You Build Telephone 6-6687 PORTLAND, CONN. JONES and HANSON, Inc. INSURANCE AGENCY Phone 7-2336 355 Main Street Middletown, Conn. J I M'S OIL SERVICE ABC BURNERS and COLEMAN HEATERS and FURNACES Gasoline and Motor Oils — Range and Fuel Oils Quality and Service Telephone 6-9201 26 Water Street Middletown, Conn. HOLROYD'S QUALITY TESTED FURNITURE 547 Main Street Middletown, Conn. EMPIRE SHOE REBUILDERS Carl Morello INVISIBLE HALF SOLING Telephone 6-7835 67 Main Street Middletown, Conn. UNITED RESTAURANT Excellent Food— Well Served” SEA FOOD Air Conditioned Phone 6-9981 275 Main Street Middletown, Conn. HERRMANN'S DELICATESSEN THE HOME OF GOOD THINGS TO EAT 138 Main Street Middletown, Conn. Compliments of Compliments of NEWBERG MOTORS, Inc. AUTOMOBILE SALES and SERVICE 36 Main Street Cromwell, Conn. O'ROUKE'S DINER 93 Whether it’s portraits, group pictures or action shots— you can depend on Loring for the finest in portraiture. Our expert staff is prepared to handle any photographic assignment—at prices that are always moderate. LORING6 STUDIOS ‘.‘New England’s Largest School Photographers’ J. C. PENNY CO. Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1950 from • • • Vmjbel COMPLETE FURNISHINGS DEPARTMENT STORE FOR FASHION FOR THE FAMILY For College . . . For Business . . . Wrubel's Specializes in Fashions for • • • Up-and-Coming Juniors and Misses! BUY IT BAKED AT SCHAEFER'S BAKERY, Inc. IfWim ( power tools Telephone 7-2835 166 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. 95 COMPLIMENTS OF PALACE THEATRE KABATZNICK'S FURNITURE STORE LERNER’S FURS MODERN NEWS G. R. KINNEY CO., Inc. MIDDLETOWN MANUFACTURING CO. MIDDLESEX FRUITERY ETHEL GORDON'S DRESS SHOPPE BUTLER’S INSURANCE OFFICE CUBETA'S MARKET MACK’S STORE VANITY SALON FABIAN-NEWBERG AGENCY GRAND CLEANERS AMENTA’S PHARMACY DRAKE’S RADIO SHOP PRESS DYEING and CLEANING WORKS MITCHELL’S PAINT STORE MITCHELL DAIRY CO. MISENTI’S DRUG STORE F. A. CLARKE — Grocer VICTORY RESTAURANT CRONIN’S DRUG STORE 94 ,-V , ,, -=5= •-vi'.Y' ii7liFJiU”r .:i?Tv S v' t T’r .™r.Hi 7rv ™irv v .. '■'■y,rz ' -rw mm rjy iW ’Mm