Middletown High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Middletown, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1951 volume:

CAULDRON 1951 PUBLISHED BY SENIORS OF MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT DEDICATION MRS. HELEN M. GALGOWSKI MR. FRANK I. TUCCI The Class of 1951 dedicates their yearbook, Cauldron” to Mrs. Victor Galgowski for her unselfish work as Senior Class adviser and to Mr. Italo Tucci, who, after faithfully serving the students of Middletown High School, is now in the Army of the United States of America. 2 FOREWORD Four years of memories cannot possibly be reborn with ink on mere paper, but we have tried to place on these pages a living reminder of the hundreds of days we spent gaining new friends, new experiences, new knowledge, new achievements, and new confidence with which to face that critical audience, the adult world. Now the rehearsals are over, the stage is set, and the cur- tain rises on the drama of the Class of 1951. 3 THE STAGE AND SETTINGS FOR OUR DRAMA MR. JOHN W. GOODRICH Superintendent of School Agnes G. Drennan John R. Dunn Agnes K. Fahey Lois A. Fanska Elsie M. Ferrell Edward B. Fillback Mrs. Winifred Hummell Mrs. Mildred Mclnnis Mildred Atwell William H. Detrick Helen K. D’Apice ■ J Margaret E. Flynn James G. Murphy Victor F. Galgowski Bessie M. Harris Harold E. Healy Adrian A. Johnson Margery G. Woodington Sidney Leggett Mrs. Mary Bolan Richards % SLATE COMMITTEE Standing: Francis Monnes, Frances Wilson, Pete LaMalfa, Jeanne Dumont, Salvatore Amara. Seated: Louis D’Aquila, Fred Neill, Mary Ann Brauer. CAULDRON STAFF Editor-in-Chief ................. Lois Clark Literary Editor ............ Carol Anderson Business Manager Josephine DiMauro Photography Editors ................ Theresa Thompson Leonore Wrang Art Editor .................... Marion Rizzo Head Typist .................. Patricia Goff ASSOCIATE STAFF Writing: Helen Bonvino, Nornta Carlson, Anita Miller, Jeanne Dumont, Rose DiTom- maso, Mary Loveless, Irma Harper, Biruta Zil- manis, Margaret Spaeth, Jane Wingate, Betsy Leonard. Business: Rudolph Crescimano, Angelo Dc- Mauro, Robert Drouin, Margaret Spaeth, Helen Chamis, Eleanor Halibozek, Elizabeth Dleegan, Ida Daniele, Laura Shail, Elizabeth Roberts, Eileen Cantwell, Bennett Enowitch, Theresa Thompson, Marilyn Miller, Marilyn Mitchell. Photography: Carol Behm, Mary Jane Setti- pane, Lenore Amato, Connie LaBella, Sheila Walsh, Patricia Commerford, Rita Kjellberg, Theresa Petrucelli, Mary Petrucelli, Pauline McArthur, Florence Kmietek, Virginia Bona- fonte, Gloria Daniels, Jacquelyn O'Shea, Eleanor Hurlburt, Grace Maxwell, Jean Dow- ling, Joan Gionfriddo, Delores Walsh, Nancy Ciampaglia, Janet Hanson, Carolyn Cadger, Ann Sorenson, Angelo Greco, Anne Thompson. Art: Evelyn Hagel, Earl Smallshaw, Mary Rizzo, Jane Wingate, Anita Miller, Lois Clark. Typists: Patricia Commerford, Barbara Tay- lor, Marjorie Simons, Florence Kmietek, Teresa Petrucelli, Barbara Nordgren, Natalie Johnson, Elizabeth Roberts, Laura Shail, Ann Sorenson, Evelyn Russo. GINA ABRAMO Jeanie” 216 William Street '7 can resist anything but temptation.” Dramatic Club 1, 2; Basket- ball 1, 2; Choir 1, 2, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Radio Programs 3. 4; Bowl- ing 3, 4; Police Force 4, Cauld- ron” 4. Ambition: Singer ANTHONY AGNES Tony” 532 High Street Men of few words are best” Fire Squad 4. Ambition: Electrical engineer. SALVATORE AMARA Sonny” 128 Church Street With a song in my heart.” Fire Squad 1; Track 1; Basket- ball 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 2; Police Force 3; Supreme Court 3; Cavalcade of America 3; Radio Progiam 3; Operetta 3; Slate Committee 4; Choir 4. Ambition: Business college LENORE AMATO Lee” 16 Pease Avenue The glass of fashion and the mold of form” G. A. A. Home Room Rep- resentative 1; Bowling 1, 2; Rifle 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Tiger Tales” 1, 2; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer Leading 3, 4; City Government 3; Tumbling 3, 4; Radio Programs 3, 4; Cauldron” 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4. Ambition: Interior decorator CAROL ANDERSON Carol” 75 Lawn Avenue The force of her own merit makes her way.” Courtesy Committee 1; Tennis 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; City Government 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales” 1, 2, 3, News Editor 4; House of Representatives 1, 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Programs 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Cauldron” Literary Editor 4; School Play 4; President’s Cabinet, Secretary of Publicity 4; Art Club 4. Ambition: College CLARA ANDERSON Andy” 646 High Street Always happy, always gay, always smiling, that’s her way.” Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 2, 3. 4; Supreme Court 3, 4; Radio Programs 3; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Nurse ELAINE AUGERI E” 42 Grand Street A friendly face—a ready smile” G. A. A. Room Representative 2; Tiger Tales” 3; Dance Com- mittees 3. Ambition: Office work EDWARD BARTOLOTTA Bart” 79 Main Street Cromwell Oh love, where is thy sting?” Senate 1, 2; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2. Ambition: Undecided 13 CAROL BEHM Angel 39 Knowles Avenue Still waters run deep.” Basketball 1, 2, 3; Bowling 2; Tumbling 1, 4; Cauldron 4; Rifle 4. Ambition: Travel DOLORES BELLOBUONO Bal” Bellevue Terrace Cromwell One of those happy souls.” F. H. A. 1, 2; Dance Commit- tees 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3; Tiger Tales 3, 4. Ambition: Secretary ELAINE BENNETT Bill” 9 Pleasant Street Cromwell Variety is the spice of life,” Bowling 1; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Rifle 2; Teacher’s Sec- retary 4; Tiger Tales 4. Ambition: Baby nurse JOAN BENSENHAVER Rusty 49 Knowles Avenue T’is love, t’is love that makes the world go round.” Tiger Tales 2; Dance Com- mittee 3; Choir 3, 4. Ambition: Buyer CLAIRE BERNSON Penny” Geer Street, Cromwell Speech is of time; Silence, of eternity ” Ambition: Bookkeeper VIRGINIA BONAFONTE Nina” 73 South Main Street A dark-haired maid with friendly ways.” Basketball 1; Tiger Tales” 1; F. H. A. 1, 2; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Nursing HELEN BONVINO Nan” 98 William Street A bundle of mischief, an ocean of smiles. Dramatic Club 1, 2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales” 2, 4; Class Secretary 2, 3; Supreme Court Juror 3; Presi- dent’s Cabinet, Secretary of Fi- nance 4; Cauldron” 4; Council, President, 4. Ambition: Teaching MARY ANN BRAUER Babe” Coles Road, Cromwell There’s a fascinating magic in a smile” Dance Committees 1, 2, 3. 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3; G. S. L. Room Representative 2; Teacher’s Sec- retary 3; City Government 3; Tiger Tales” 4; Slate Committee 4; Class Secretary 4. Ambition: Secretary 14 JAMES BRENNAN Jim” Geer Street, Cromwell Leisure is the best of all possessions” Ambition: Undecided DONALD BROWN Mack” Timberhill Road, Cromwell I remember a mass of things, out of which nothing distinctly.” Rifle Team 1, Fire Squad 4. Ambition: Mechanic WILLIAM BRUGGEN Bill” 69 Union Street A great big bruiser, husky and tall.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; House of Representa- tives 2; Boys’ State 2; Track 2; Class Treasurer 2; Class Presi- dent 3; Senate 4. Ambition: Physical director CAROLYN CADGER ”Jody” 186 Main Street, Cromwell Full of fun and fancy free.” Bowling 4; Supreme Court Jury Member 4; Cauldron” 4; Rifle 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4. Ambition: Women’s Army Air Force DONALD CAFFREY Duck” 237 Main Street Cromwell Whenever I feel like exercise, I lie down until the feeling passes.” Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Navy CARMELO CAMPISI Campy” 5 Stowe Avenue Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smooth.” Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Cavalcade of America” 3; Supreme Court Defense Attorney 4; Senate 4. Ambition: Basketball coach EILEEN CANTWELL 'Lee” 115 College Street Nothing can expel her mischief.” Bowling 3; Cauldron” 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4. Ambition: Bookkeeper VINCENT CAPPELLO Cubby” 16 Clinton Avenue Not that I hate study less, but that I love fun more.” Track 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; Dance Committees 1, 3, 4. Ambition: Undecided 15 NORMA CARLSON Nonie White School Avenue Cromwell Simple and sweet as was want to be Bowling 1; Dramatic Club 1; Baton Corps 1, 2, 3; Dance Com- mittees 1, 2, 3, 4; Badminton 2; G. A. A. Room Representative 3; Cauldron” 4; Tiger Tales 4; Tennis 4. Ambition: Nurse JOSEPH CARTELLI Moe” 79 Spring Street You look wise. Pray correct that error Football 1; Cavalcade of America 3; Basketball 3, 4. Ambition: Shoe salesman HELEN CHAMIS Helen 97 Center Street A friendly nature a smile sincere Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; House of Representatives 2, 4; Bowling 2, 3; Tiger Tales” 3; Cauldron” 4; Radio Programs 3, 4. Ambition: College ARTHUR CHARBONNIER Art” South Street, Cromwell Quiet at first, but look again. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Coun- try 3. Ambition: Professional baseball NANCY CIAMPAGLIA Nan 148 Lincoln Street To the young heart every thing is fun. Tiger Tales” 2, 4; G. S. L. Room Representative 3; Cauld- ron 4. Ambition: W. A. F. S. LOIS CLARK Lo High Street, Portland On her and her high endeavor the light of praise shall shine forever.” Tiger Tales 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2; G. A. A. Room Rep- resentative 1, Vice President 2; City Government 3; Dance Com- mittees 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Pro- grams 3, 4; House of Represen- tatives 3; G. S. L. Director of Socials 4; Cauldron” Editor in Chief 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Vice President 3; School Play 4; Art Club 4. Ambition: College PATRICIA COMMERFORD Pat Newfield Street Let honesty and industry be my constant companions” Bowling 1; F. H. A. 1; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 2, 3, 4; Badminton 3; Cauldron 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4; National Honor Society 4. Ambition: Secretary BARBARA CONROY Dixie” 15 Pease Avenue A fair exterior is a silent recommendation.” Dramatic Club 1; Dance Com- mittees 1, 3; Baton Corps 1, 2, 3; Band Majorette 4; Teacher’s Sec- retary 4. Ambition: Secretarial work 16 ISABELLE CORNELIS I$y” 143 Liberty Street A woman of a million moods.” Tumbling 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition. Accountant JOSEPH CRESCIMANO Trixie” 23 Wall Street Cromwell Music hath charms” Baseball 1, 2. Ambition: Success RUDOLPH CRESCIMANO Rudi” 156 Grand Street Gentle in manner, firm in reality.” Cauldron” 4; Supreme Court 4. Ambition: Business IDA DANIELE Id” 631 Main Street Quiet is her way, and gentle is her manner.” Bowling 1; Basketball 1; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Commercial teacher GLORIA DANIELS Glo” 8 Brainard Avenue She cannot frown; She never tries” Bowling 1; Supreme Court 4; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Private secretary LOUIS D’AQUILA Little Yogi” 213 William Street Every noble deed dieth if supressed in silence.” House of Representatives 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Choir 2, 4; City Government 3; Courtesy Com- mittee 3; Police Force 3; Fire Squad 3; Class Vice President 4. Ambition: Doctor JOAN DAVIDSON ‘Rabbit” North Road, Cromwell The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Bowling 1. Ambition: Pediatrics JOAN DE ANGELIS J” 148 Broad Street Silence is more musical than a song.” Ambition: College 17 ELIZABETH DELEGAN Liz” 139 William Street Not too serious, not too gay, She’s just right in every way.” Choir 1; Cauldron” 4; Sup- reme Court 4. Ambition: Private secretary ANGELO DE MAURO Ange” South Street, Cromwell Life is too short to he serious.” Choir 1; Cauldron” 4; Dance Committees 4. Ambition: Accountant JOSEPHINE DI MAURO Jo” 51 Warwick Street As merry as the day is long.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 3, 4; Cauldron” Business Mana- ger 4; Teacher’s Secretary 3, 4; Radio Program 3; Dance Com- mittees 4; G. A. A. Room Rep- resentative 4. Ambition: Private secretary ROSE DI TOMMASO Rosie” 53 Court Street Still achieving, still pursuing.” Basketball 1; Dramatic Club 1; Tiger Tales” 1, 2; Dance Com- mittees 1, 2, 3, 4; Senate Clerk 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Secretary 3. Ambition: Teacher V GERALD DOWLING Hooks” Stanley Cl, Cromwell And let the rest of the world roll by” Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Undecided JEAN DOWLING Jean” 85 South St., Cromwell Change your pleasure, But never change your friends.” Tumbling 1; G. A. A. 3; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Secretary FRANK DOYER Frank” Sunrise Ridge, Rockfall Feudin’, fussin’ and fighting’.” Ambition: Television ROBERT DROUIN Bob” Shunpike Road Cromwell Silence is golden.” Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Teacher of vocational agriculture 18 JEANNE DUMONT Jeanne 622High Street And still the wonder grew that one little head could carry all she knew . Class Secretary 1; Dance Com- mittees 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, President 4; Tiger Tales” 3; Supreme Court Jury 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Slate Com- mittee 4; G. S. L. News Reporter 4. Ambition: Language teacher WILLIAM EASTWOOD Bill 129 William Street Life gets tedious, doesn't it? Football Manager 1; Fire Squad 4. Ambition: Air Force BENNETT ENOWITCH Ben 152 Liberty Street Why study history? I make it. Track 2, 3, 4; Radio Programs 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 4; Tiger Tales 4; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Doctor JOSEPH FERRIGNO Joe 28 Portland Street A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men Cross Country 1; Football 2: Track I, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Mechanic in Air Force NORMA FISHERA Norma 71 Ferry Street She came to us a stranger and remains to us a friend Lawrence High School: V.L.V. 3, 4; Y Teens 2, 3, 4; Speakers’ Club 4; Glee Club 4; Commer- cial Club 4. Ambition: Laboratory technician JOHN FITZPATRICK Fitz 103 College Street Fair words never hurt the tongue. Cross Country 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; House of Representatives 4. Ambition: Carpenter SEBASTIAN GALLITTO Prof” 99 Lincoln Street The mirth and fun grew fast and furious. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Police Squad 1, 2, 4; House of Representatives 2; Baseball 1, 4; Class Treasurer 3; Fire Squad 3; Supreme Court 3; Senator 4. Ambition: Physical education teacher LUCILLE GERRISH Lou 130 Grand Street It's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice. Tiger Tales 1; G. S. L. Room Representative 3. Ambition: Housewife 19 JAMES GIARDINA Jimmy” 77 Grand Street '7 make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; House of Representatives 1; Senate 4; Class Vice President 2, 3; Police Force 3, 4; Fire Force 3, 4; Tennis 3. Ambition: Coach JOAN GIONFRIDDO “Joan 620 High Street ,Softly speaks and sweetly smiles Tiger Tales 3; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Secretary MARIE GIONFRIDDO Marie” 242 Court Street Life is made for fun and frolic.” Ambition: Aviation PATRICIA GOFF Pat 14 Glover Place They are rich who have true friends.” G. S. L. Room Representative 1; Bowling 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; G. A. A. Room Representative 3; Radio Pro- grams 3; Police Squad 3; “Tiger Tales” 3, Alumni Editor 4; Teacher’s Secretary 3, 4; Cauld- ron” Head Typist 4; Fire Squad 4; Student Government 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4. Ambition: Undecided ANGELO GRECO Grec” 23 West Street, Cromwell Why should the gentleman have all the good times? Dance Committee 3. Ambition: College ROSE GUGLIEMINO Rosie” 168 Washington Street Good sports never make enemies.” Basketball 1, 2. Ambition: Office work EVELYN HAGEL Ev” 98 Catherine Street Books think for me.” Ambition: Teacher GERALDINE HALABY “Gerry” 144 Spring Street Pursuit of knowledge — under difficulties.” Bowling 1. Ambition: Nurse 20 ELEANOR HALIBOZEK Elly” 8 South Street A few strong instincts and a few plain rules” F. H. A. 1; Bowling 3, 4; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Secretary JANET HANSON Jan” 6 Glover Place The rule of my life is to make pleasure my business. Baton Corps 1, 2, 3, 4; Cauld- ron” 4. Ambition: Secretary IRMA HARPER Irma 9 Park Place Diligence is the mother of good fortune . Choir 1; Tiger Tales” 1, 2, 3; Feature Staff 2, 3, Editor 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2; Latin Club 2; Dra- matic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 2; Badminton 2, 3; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Nurse RICHARD HENNESSEY Dick” Cromwell Happy am I; from care I'm free. Choir 4. Ambition: Farmer JARED HEWITT Jerry 38 Brainard Avenue Justice, sir, is the great interest of man on earth. Dance Committees 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3; House of Rep- resentatives 3; Swimming 3, 4; Jury Member 4. Ambition: Undecided ROBERT HODGE Smootch” Penny Corner Road Portland Assurance is two-thirds of success.” City Government I, 2, 3; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Presi- dent 2; Tiger Tales 2; Senator 2, 3; Police Force 3; Vice-Presi- dent Student Government 4; Fire Squad 4; School Play 4. Ambition: Minister ELEANOR HURLBURT Ellie” 61 Warwick Street A package of chatter and a bundle of cheerfulness. Choir 1; Glee Club 3; Tiger Tales” 4; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Secretary ALLEN ITKIN Al” 16 Macdonough Place An upright, downright honest man. Tennis 2, 3; Boy’s State 3. Ambition: College 21 NATALIE JOHNSON Nat 2 Nordland Avenue Cromwell Doing ivell her daily tasks. Never fickle praising asks.” Bowling 1; F. H. A. Secretary 1; G. S. L. Room Representative 1; House of Representatives 2; Basketball 3; Badminton 3; Sup- reme Court 3; Dance Committees 3, 4; Tiger Tales 3, 4; Teach- er’s Secretary 4; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Medical secretary HELEN KELLY Helen” Willow Brook Road Cromwell Quiet, steadfast and demure. F. H. A. 1. Ambition: Nurse RITA KJELLBERG Reet” 37 New Lane, Cromwell She is diffident, modest and shy.” F. H. A. Treasurer 1; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Tumbling 3, 4; Badmin- ton 3, 4; Dance Committees 4; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Travel WARNER KLAPPRODT Klapp” 50 Loveland Street What's the use of worrying? Basketball 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 3, 4; Police Squad 3, 4; Police Chief 4. Ambition: Engineer FLORENCE KMIETEK Flo” 16 South Street Be silent and safe — for silence never betrays you. F. H. A. 1; G. S. L. Room Representative 2; Bowling 3, 4; Tiger Tales” 4; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Secretary BERNARD KOWALESKI Bernie” 32 Loveland Street Speech is great, but silence is greater. Track 1, 2, 3; Tennis 4. Ambition: Engineer WALTER KOWALESKI Walt” 32 Loveland Street He makes a friend who never makes a foe. Swimming 3; Choir 3, 4; For- est Prince” 3; Tiger Tales” 4. Ambition: College FREDERICK KRAUTH Fred” 215 Pine Street ”,Reserved, not haughty, Calm, not sad A thoughtful, worthy, Quiet lad. Basketball 1, 3; Baseball 2, 3. Ambition: College 22 CONNIE LABELLA Connie” 634 High Street A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance” Bowling 1; Dance Committees I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. Room Representative 2; Tumbling 3, 4; Police Force, 4; Cheerleading 4; Teacher's Secre- tary 4; Tiger Tales” 4; Cauld- ron” 4. Ambition: Office worker PETER LA MALFA Shaver” 240 Court Street Music, music, music” City Government 3; House of Representatives 4. Ambition: Band leader ANTHONY LA PILA Babe” 29 Ferry Street Girls are my only worry.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball I, 2; Supreme Court 4. Ambition: Artist BURTON LARSON Burt Mack Road, Middlefield ”1 want what I want when I want it.” Ambition: Farmer STEPHEN LEIPZIGER Steve” 153 Main Street It is meat and drink for me to be a clown ” Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Police 3; Dance Committees 2, 3, 4; Fire Squad 4. Ambition: College ELIZABETH LEONARD Betsy” 17 West Street A snooty little cutie with brains besides.” Basketball 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales” 1, 2, 3, 4; City Govern- ment 1, 2, 3; Badminton 2, 3; Teacher's Secretary 3; Radio Programs 3, 4; Cauldron” 4; National Honor Society 3, 4. Ambition: College ANN LISITANO Liz” 57 Center Street With reproof on her lips and a smile in her eye.” Student Government 1; G. S. L. Room Representative 2; Dance Committees 3- Ambition: Office work CECELIA LOCKHART Ceilie” 155 Lincoln Street Sweethearts make love their very own” G. A. A. Room Representative 1; Tiger Tales” 1; Teacher's Secretary 2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Office worker 23 MARY LOVELESS Taffy” 3 Prospect Hill Road Cromwell '7 was bliss to be alive, And to be young was very heaven.” G. A. A. Room Representa- tive 3; Dance Committees 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Badminton 3; G. S. L. Director of Service 4; Cauldron” ; Tiger Tales” 4; Bowling 4. Cranston High School, Cranston, R. L: Latin Club 2; Glee Club 2. Ambition: English teacher RENE LUFBERY Reno” 327 High Street When we shall have succeeded; Then will be our time to rejoice and freely laugh” Football 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3; Swimming 1, 2, 3; Fire Squad 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Class Vice President 2; House of Representatives 2; Class Treasurer 5; Dance Com- mittees 5; President’s Cabinet 5. Ambition: College EDWARD MAGANO Mac” Gilshenan Place Ed needs not know everything, just some things Rifle 3. Ambition: Auto mechanic TERESA MAJEWICZ Terry” 23 New Lane, Cromwell A good heart’s worth gold” Ambition: Office work JAMES MANN Gil Main Street, Cromwell It’s not my fault the girls like me” Cross Country 1; Rifle; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Supreme Court 3; House of Representatives 4. Ambition: Sports announcer JOAN MANTEL Joanie” 29 Warwick Street To see her is to love her, and she loves in return” G. S. L. Room Representative 1; Badminton 1; House of Rep- resentatives 2; Tiger Tales 3; Senator 4. Ambition: Music RONALD MARKHAM Ron 351 Butternut Street Sigh no more, my ladies, sigh no more.” Football 3, 4; Lieutenant Fire- man 4; Prosecuting Attorney of Supreme Court 4. Ambition: College JANET MATHEWSON Jan” 12 Huber Avenue It is better not to speak at all than to speak more words than we should.” Basketball 4; Bowling 4; Tumbling 4. Ambition: Model 24 GRACE MAXWELL Grade 60 Home Avenue When Irish eyes are smiling” Basketball 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; F. H. A. 2; Tiger Tales 2, 3, Advertising Manager 4; Ten- nis 2, 3; Dance Committees 2, 3, 4; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: College pauline McArthur Paula” South Street, Cromwell The unspoken word never does harm.” F. H. A. 1; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Tumbling 3; Baton Corps Secretary 4. Ambition: Music teacher WILLARD McRAE Willie 21 Nnion Street None but himself can be his parallel.” Class President 1; House of Representatives 1; City Govern- ment 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Commit- tees 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President Student Gov- ernment 2; Senate 3; Police Force 3; Boy’s State 3; Tennis 3; Presi- dent Student Government 4. Ambition: Chaplain ANTIA MILLER Nete West Street, Cromwell All is not what it seems.” Class Officer 1; Rifle 1; Bad- minton 1, 2, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Tiger Tales” 1, 2, 4; Cav- alcade of America 2; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Radio Programs 3, 4; Cour- tesy Committee 3; Cauldron” 4; Art Club 4. Ambition: College MARILYN MILLER Lynn” 153 South Main Street When a woman will, she will.” Dramatic Club 1; Bowling 1; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales” 4; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: College GUY MISENTI Bib” 238 Court Street Happy go lucky—careless and free, Nothing there is that bothers me.” Football 1, 2, 3; Track 2; House of Representatives 3; Fire Squad 3, 4; Supreme Court Jury Member 4. Ambition: Television technician MARILYN MITCHELL Butch” 37 Laurel Street A smile goes a long, long way.” Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Music FRANCIS MONNES Fran” Washington Road Cromwell What a bother to be handsome.” Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3; Fire Squad 3, 4; Slate Commit- tee 4. Ambition: Air Force 25 AUDREY MURRAY Aud” 15 Oakwood Manor Cromwell They laugh that win” Badminton 3; Bowling 4; Wethersfield High School: Home Economics 1; Softball 1; Basket- ball 1; Badminton 2; Glee Club 2; Library Assistant 2; Music As- sistant. Ambition: Child care DONALD MUSZYNSKI Muz” Shunpike Road Cromwell T’is the mind only that makes the man ” Ambition: Store owner FRED NEILL Sam” 25 Pleasant Street Cromwell No handsome man is ever really poor ” Baseball 1,2; Cross Country 3; Fire Squad 3, 4; Dance Commit- tees 2, 4; President of Class 4. Ambition: U. S. Navy BETTE NELSON Bett” Timber Hill Road Cromwell There are smiles that make us happy” F. H. A. 1; Baton Corps 2, 3; G. S. L. Room Representative 4. Ambition: Women’s Air Force BETTY NIELSEN Lizzy” Court Street Cromwell She is gentle, she is shy, but there is mischief in her eye ” F. H. A. 1; Tiger Tales” 1. Ambition: Undecided BARBARA NORDGREN Bobbie” Geer Street, Cromwell I have but one heart and it's taken ” F. H. A. 1; Bowling 1; G. A. A. Room Representative 2; Tumbling 3. Ambition: Interior decorator JACQUELYN O’SHEA Jackie” Thayer Road Higganum Her ways are ways of pleasantness” Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Model DOROTHEA PASKIEWICZ Dottie” 673 High Street A smile on her face, plenty of pep; And how those boys hurry to keep in step ” Teacher’s Secretary 3; Swim- ming 3. Ambition: Office worker 26 LUCILLE PERRIN LuLu” 92 Grand Street Tall and slender, full of fun, She makes friends with everyone” Basketball 2, 3, 4; Tumbling 4. Ambition: Undecided CONSTANCE PERRUCCIO Connie” Rappeilo Avenue ”Nothing was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Tiger Tales” 1; Dramatic Club 1; F. H. A. 1; Tennis 2; House of Representatives 1, 2; City Government 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; G. S. L. Class Representative 1, 2, Vice- President 3, President 4; Presi- dent’s Cabinet 3; Senate 3; Radio Programs 3, 4; Cauldron” 4; National Honor Society 4. Ambition: Bank clerk MARY PETRUCCELLI Mary” 42 St. John Street Youth comes once in a lifetime” Teacher’s Secretary 4; Cauld- ron” 4. Ambition: Undecided THERESA PETRUCCELLI Terri” 42 St. John Street Fortitude conquers ail.” G. S. L. Room Representative 1} Dance Committees 1, 2, 4; Tiger Tales 2, 3; Teacher’s Secretary 4; Cauldron” 4; G. A. A. Room Representative 4. Ambition: Nurse MARION RIZZO Skip” 63 College Street Artist is her middle name; Let's all hope it brings her fame” G. A. A. Room Representative 1; Rifle 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tumbling 2; Badminton 2; G. S. L. Class Representative 3; Jury Member 3, 4; Dance Committees 3, 4; Bowling 4; Cauldron” Art Editor 4. Ambition: Artist MARY RIZZO Mary” 179 Prospect Street Of gentle soul, to the human race, a friend.” Bowling 1; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Commercial artist MOLLY RIZZO Molly” 179 Prospect Street There is likewise a reward for faithful silence.” Baton Corps 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Model ELIZABETH ROBERTS Betty” 65 Oak Street Patience is a virtue.” G. S. L. Room Representative 3; Choir 3; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Nurse 27 GERARD ROCCAPRIORE Rocky” 230 Pearl Street Never say die.” Ambition: College CAROLYN ROOSLUND Sis” West Street Terrace Cromwell Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit ” Dramatic Club 1; Choir 1, 2, 4; Bowling 3, 4; G. S. L. Pianist 3, 4. Ambition: College KENNETH ROSENBERG Ken” South Street, Cromwell The more mischief, The better sport.” Swimming 1; Rifle 3, 4. Ambition: Air Force DONALD RUSCONI Ducky” 12 Liberty Street Laugh and the world laughs — at you.” Baseball 1; Track 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Choir 3, 4; Fire Squad 4. Ambition: Mechanic ANN MARIE RUSSO Russ” 84 Grand Street Her very frowns are fairer far Than the smiles of other maidens are.” Teacher's Secretary 4. Ambition: Fashion designer EVELYN RUSSO Ev” 90 William Street True to her word, her work, her friends.” Teacher’s Secretary 4. Ambition: Journalism JOSEPHINE SALAFIA Hunna” 104 Catherine Street Full of vim, vigor, vitality and a beaming personality.” Bowling 1; G. A. A. Room Representative 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baton Corps 2; House of Representatives 3; Tiger Tales” 3, 4; Police Force 3, 4; Tumbling 3, 4; G. S. L. Executive Board 4; School Play 4; Teacher’s Secre- tary 4. Ambition: College DOROTHY SALONIA Mouse 84 William Street A mighty spirit fills that little frame.” Tumbling 2; G. A. A. Room Representative; Supreme Court Juror 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4. Ambition: Office work 28 PETER SATAGAJ “Pete” 48 Middlefield Street I love hard work; 1 could sit and look at it all day long .” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Fire Squad 3, 4. Ambition: Aviation PETER SCIANNA Chime” 175 College Street A gentleman makes no noise.” Ambition: Pharmacist BETTY SCIRPO Scirpy” 49 Grand Street Moderation, the noblest gift of Heaven” Ambition: Secretary MARY JANE SETTIPANE Mary Jane” 564 High Street Vivacity is the health of spirit” Dramatic Club 1, 2; Tennis I, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales” 1, 4; Baton Corps 2; Tumbling 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Cauldron” 4; Teacher’s Secre- tary 4. Ambition: College LAURA-JANE SHAIL Laura” 19 Warwick Street 1 go my way silently among you” Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Baton Corps 1, 2, 3, President 4; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Nurse MARGARET SHEARER Peg” 78 Home Avenue A friend to all who needed help.” Dramatic Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Tiger Tales 1, 2, 3, Busi- ness Manager 4; Dance Commit- tees 1, 2, 3, 4; Courtesy Com- mittee 3; Girls’ State 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Teacher's Secretary 3, 4. Ambition: History teacher MARIE SHEKOSKY Marie Newfield Street Cromwell There was never a saint with red hair.” Dramatic Club 1; G. A. A. 1, 2; G. S. L. 1, 2; Tiger Tales” i, 2, 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Badminton 3; Courtesy Com- mittee 3; Teacher’s Secretary 3, 4; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Math teacher RICHARD SHORT Rich” 14 Knowles Avenue Young fellows will be young fellows.” Baseball 1, 2. Ambition: Television 29 MARJORIE SIMONS Margie Court Street Cromwell A day in April never came so sweet.” Dance Committee 3; G. A. A. Room Representative 3; Teacher’s Secretary 3; Cauldron” 4; Office Helper 4. Ambition: Secretary EARL SMALLSHAW Scooter” 5 Longworth Avenue Artist of the pencil, paint or pen” Ambition: Engine designer KATHLEEN SMITH Kate” West Street, Cromwell God will not love thee less Because men love thee more” Basketball 1, 3, 4; Tumbling 2, 4; Teacher’s Secretary 3. Ambition: Business school ANNA MAE SORENSON Ann” 15 Pike Place T’is good nature only wins the heart” Dramatic Club 1; Choir 1, 2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales” 2; Tennis; Cauld- ron” 4. Ambition: Private secretary MARGARET SPAETH Peg” 45 Lawn Avenue A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature” Dramatic Club 1, 2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; Tiger Tales” 2, 3, News Editor 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Radio Programs 3, 4; Cauld- ron” 4. Ambition: Anthropology RICHARD SVIHOVEC Doc” 16 Warwick Street The prototype of Hercules of old” Tiger Tales” 3; Football 3, 4; Police Force 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Dance Committees 3, 4; Cauld- ron” 4. Ambition: Contractor DONALD SWANSON Don” Lincoln Street Cromwell Give me today and take tomorrow.” Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Fire Squad 4; Tiger Tales” Room Representative 4. Ambition: Engineer DINO TALAMONA Dino” 190 Prospect Street Nerves that seem to be of iron.” Basketball 1. Ambition: Musician 30 BARBARA TAYLOR ’‘Barb” 79 College Street Shy and quiet — no very, But full of fun and merry . Teacher’s Secretary 3; 'Tiger Tales” 3, 4; Dance Committees 4; Cauldron” 4; Fire Squad 4. Ambition: Secretary ANNE THOMPSON Annie” 607 High Street 'Tis better to be small and shine, than to be tall and cast a shadow . F. H. A. 1; Tumbling 1; Dance Committees I, 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 3, 4; Little Choir 4. Ambition: Secretary THERESA THOMPSON Terry 420 Washington Street Blushing is the color of virtue. G. A. A. Room Representative 1; F. H. A. 1; Supreme Court 1, 2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Teacher’s Secretary 3; Radio Pro- grams 3, 4; Cauldron Photog- raphy Editor 4; Bowling 4; Na- tional Honor Society 4. Ambition: Business college JOSEPH TOMASSONE “Red” West Street, Cromwell Everything is a source of fun . Ambition: Agricultural work DAVID TUCKER Dave 110 South Main Street The boy with the golden voice. Football 1; Swimming 1; Chief of Police 3; Radio Pro- grams 3, 4. Ambition: Electrical engineer RITA TYNAN Rita” 414 High Street Come and trip it ye go, On the light fantastic toe. Dramatic Club 1; Basketball 1; G. A. A. Room Representative 2; Cauldron” 1. Ambition: Kindergarten teacher FRANK VEREEN Frank” 20 Summer Street Everything comes to him who waits. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition. Professional baseball SAMUEL VINCI Sam 628 High Street Music waves eternal wands. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Bandleader 31 k LORRAINE VITALE Lorry” 142 Lincoln Street Precious gifts come in small packages” Basketball 2; Bowling Club 4. Ambition: Secretary ARTHUR WALDMANN Bull” 65 Pearl Street Art makes the hleechers rock with cheers, And in his team dispelled all fears.” Dramatic Club 1; Courtesy Committee 1; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Supreme Court Jury 3, Chief Justice 4; Parade of Youth” Correspondent 4; Tiger Tales” 4. Ambition: Lawyer DELORES WALSH Dee” 434 Washington Street A light heart lives long” Teacher's Secretary 3; ‘Tiger Tales” 3, 4; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Secretary SHEILA WALSH Sheila” 169 Liberty Street Quiet, calm, she seems to be, But there’s no girl as gay as she” Dramatic Club 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Supreme Court Juror 3; Badminton 3, 4; Cauldron” 4; Radio Program 3. Ambition: Teacher FRANCES WILSON Fran” 3 4 Fountain Avenue Where all was harmony and calm, and quiet.” Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 4; Tumbling 2; G. S. L. Room Representative 2; Rifle Club 2, 4; Choir 2, 4; Slate Committee 4; Fire Squad 4; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: Surgical nurse JANE WINGATE Winnie” 55 Brainard Avenue What is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” Dramatic Club 1, 2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; Tiger Tales 2, 3, Editor-in- Chief 4; Radio Programs 3, 4; Courtesy Committee 3; House of Representatives 3; Cauldron” 4. Ambition: College LENORE WRANG Wrang” 8 Mazzotta Place How far that little candle throws its beam.” Rifle 1, 2, 3; Dance Commit- tees 1, 2, 3, 4; Badminton 3; Teacher’s Secretary 3; House of Representatives 3, Speaker 4; Cauldron” 4; Fire Squad 4. Ambition: College PETER WRANG Pete” 19 Prospect Street A harmless thunderbolt.” Student Government 2. Ambition: Sea Bees 32 BIRUTA ZILMANIS Bee 81 Grove Street Fashioned so tenderly, young, and so fair. Cauldron 4; G. A. A. Room Representative 4. Ambition: College HAROLD HENNION In Service HONOR ROLL HIGH HONORS Carol Anderson Jeanne Dumont Elizabeth Leonard Lois Clark Patricia Commerford Elizabeth Delegan Rose DiTommaso Robert Drouin Patricia Goff HONORS Allen Itkin Natalie Johnson Mary Loveless Marilyn Miller Connie Perruccio Theresa Petruccelli Marion Rizzo Carolyn Rooslund Margaret Shearer Marjorie Simons Margaret Spaeth Theresa Thompson Biruta Zilmanis Scantling: Warner Klapprodt, Rene Lufbery. Seated: Carol An- derson, Willard McRae, Helen Bonvino. CABINET The Cabinet, chosen by the president of Student Government, Willard McRae, acts for the entire student body and has a direct part in the Student Government of M. H. S. It also advises the president on all matters. The duties of the Cabinet are wide-spread. Rene Lufberry, the secretary of finance, has kept a record of the expenditures; Carol Anderson, the secretary of publicity, has kept the students informed of all government activities. Other members of the cabinet are Helen Bonvino, secretary of interior; Bill Bruggen, fire chief; Warner Klapprodt, chief of police; and Arthur Waldmann, Supreme Court judge. SUPREME COURT One of the most important branches of Student Government is the Supreme Court, in which the students are tried for various offenses. Arthur Waldmann is chief justice, assisted by defense attorney, Carl Campisi; prosecuting attorney, Ronald Markham; clerk, Rose DiTommase, and chief of police, Warner Klappredt. Corresponding to the Court of the United States, the officers are chosen by the president of M. H. S. There is a revolving jury, which is chosen for a period of four weeks and is composed of boys and girls from each of the four classes. The Court is in session every Wednesday during third period under the supervision of Mr. A. A. Johnson. Standing: Philip Friedman, Joan Mantel, Rose DiTommaso, Harold Dooley. Seated: William Brug- gen, Sebastian Gallitto, James Giardina. SENATE The Senate, a branch of the Legislative Department of Student Government, is composed of fifteen students; four seniors, three juniors, two sophomores and one freshman. Vice President Bob Hodge presides over the meetings. Rose Di Tommaso acts as clerk. This year the Senate, in conjunction with the House of Representatives, has formu- lated many bills to better school conditions and student activities. A meeting with Woodrow Wilson High School was held in February to discuss Student Government activities in both schools. The Senate has tried throughout the year to serve as a means of communication between the students and faculty of Middletown High School. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The House of Representatives is composed of one member from each section room, elected by the students. Suggestions in regard to the welfare of the school are given to the representatives, and with the approval of both House and Senate the suggestion becomes a bill. It is also the task of the representatives to see that the students become acquainted with the various laws that are so much a part of a smoothly running school, and to bring attention to the activities of the meetings. This year’s speaker is Lenore Wrang. The House is a valuable aid in teaching the fundamentals of a democratic govern- ment to the pupils of Middletown High School. Third Row: Carol Carter, Bar- bara I.enda, James Smith, Helen Chamis, John Fitzpatrick, Peter LaMalfa, William Hubbard, Rich- ard Pellegrine, Benjamin Lenda, Thomas DiMauro, John DeToro. Second Row: Katherine Nicholas, John Turro, Frances Bohner, Le- nore Wrang, Richard Svihovec, James Mann. First Row: Betty Tringali, Annette Marino, Marion Lord, Donna Garde. 37 Third Row: Richard Donahue, Richard Hennessey, Harry Ryan, Edward Bartolotta, James Giar- dina, Warner Klapprodt, Donald Lawton. Second Row: Rose Marie Dluglinski, Carole Clew, David Epstein, George Holmes, Gina Abramo, Carol Anderson, Anne Thompson, Nancy Rame, Kath- erine Nicholas, Louise DeCarlo, Beverly Bliss, Muriel Eldridge. First Row: Lucille Perrin, Joan Bensenhaver, Marion Davidson, Katherine Hamlin, Irene Santa- venere, Connie Matthews, Angel- ina Lastrina, Florence Rame, Worthy Shearer, Thomas Di- Mauro, Richard Coughlin, David Watrous, Guy Carta. Missing from the picture: Shaun Cash- man, Rose Marie Marino, Mary Hitchock, Joe Crescimano. CORAL GROUPS The choral groups, under the expert direction of Mrs. Dorothy Owens, take part in many activities, both here at Middletown High School and at the C.C.I.L. meetings in March. The most active of these groups is the Little Choir, a group of twenty, which meets three noons a week. It performs for an audience at least once a month. There are three other groups: the Girls’ Glee Club, which meets twice a week; the Boys’ Sextet, composed of sophomore and freshman boys; and the Girls’ Sextet, with representatives from all four classes. The choral group certainly add a great deal of musical pleasure to the M. H.S. students. FIRE SQUAD The Fire Squad, which is a volunteer group as M. H. S., includes both boys and girls from all classes. These students are in charge of fire drills and fire equipment in the building. The members have been expertly trained in the use of the fire apparatus. This year the Fire Squad, under the supervision of William Bruggen, fire chief, and Mr. Carl V. Johnson, faculty adviser, successfully upheld the fine records which have been established in former years. Much credit is due to the members of the squad for the responsibility they assume and for the keeness with which they faithfully carry out their duties. Fourth Row: Robert Millerick, Elliot Lifset, Gerald Kelly, Salva- tore D'Orio, Richard Svihovec, William Eastwood, Stephen Liep- ziger, Donald Brown. Second Row: Richard Wrubel, Anthony Agnes, Guy Misenti, James Giar- dina, Robert Hodge, Rene Luf- bery, Fred Neill, Roy Peterson, Leonard Fredericks. Third Row: Richard Pcllegrine, Frances Wil- son, Kathleen Smith, Barbara Taylor, Sebastian Gallitto, Pat- ricia Goff, Carole Clew, Nancy Rame, Claire Fodaski, Barbara Lenda, Donald Swanson, Lenore Wrang, Donald Rusconi, Donald Higgins. First Row: Peter Satagaj, Frances Monnes, Ronald Mark- ham, James Mann. Standing: Gloria Agnew, Kather- ine Hamlin, Beverly Larson, Dor- is Bonvino. Seated: Frances Mer- enda, Angelina Lastrina, Rose DiMauro, Ann Laudano. F . H . A . The Future Homemakers of America is a part of the state and national organiza- tion of girls interested in homemaking at M. H. S. The purposes of this organization, helping the community, school and home, were maintained throughout the year by various activities. The members earn homemakers’ degrees, which are awarded at regional and state meetings. At state meetings each mem- ber has the opportunity to choose state officers and delegates to the national convention. The F. H. A. may be proud of its success in the past. The officers for this year were Angelina Lastrina, president; Rose DiMauro, vice president; Frances Mirimba, secretary; and Ann Laudano, treasurer. G. A. A. Every girl in M. H. S. is a member of the Girls’ Athletic Association, which en- courages athletic activities for girls. The sports offered in M. H. S. are bowling, bad- minton, rifle, basketball, tennis, tumbling, and swimming. Under the supervision of Mrs. Crawford, these groups had a flourishing season. The G. A. A. is governed by a slate of officers: Angela Carta, President; Ann Kowal- eski, vice-president; Joan D’Amato, secretary; Marilyn Waldie, treasurer. Also a repre- sentative is elected from each section room. The annual G. A. A. dance was held on November 22. This year the dance was a gala event, enjoyed by over one hundred couples. Standing: Connie D’Amato, Mar- ilyn Waldie. Seated: Ann Kowal- eski, Angela Carta. 39 Standing: Carolyn Rooslund, Lil- lian Caramma, Mary Loveless, Josephine Salafia, Lois Clark, Jeanne Dumont, Arlene Rosner, Marion Lord. Seated: Evelyn Bar- one, Connie Perruccio, Evelyn Rizzo. G. S. L. Under Miss Dorothy Wigmore, the girls’ Student League, always Ready of Head, of Hand, and of Heart, has successfully completed another year. Every girl in the school is automatically a member of this worthy and useful organization. Several drives were conducted, and by way of social events the freshman-junior party and the annual G. S. L. dance, at which the queen was crowned, were held. A fashion show and other interesting activities were planned and carried out by the executive board. This year’s board included Connie Perruccio, president; Evelyn Barone, vice- president; Evelyn Rizzo, secretary; Mary Loveless, director of service; Lois Clark, director of socials; Jeanne Dumont, news reporter; Carolyn Rooslund, pianist; class representa- tives: Josephine Salafia, senior; Marion Lord, junior; Lillian Caramma, sophomore; Arlene Rosner, freshman. ITALIAN CLUB One of the most recent additions to the extra-curricular activities of Middletown High School is the Italian Club, whose leadership is in the hands of Anthony LaPila, president, Patricia Burke, social director; Nancy Rame, secretary; and Joe Fazzino, treasurer. The club is under the general supervision of Mr. Pompa. The major function of this club is to acquaint the student with the customs and habits of the Italian people, thus giving them a greater understanding of the language they are studying. In the future Mr. Pompa hopes to enlarge the span of the club’s activities with the co-operation of all his students. Third Row: Sandra Carlson, Carl Campisi,, Sebastian Gallitto, James Giardina, Sebastian Bar- tolotta, Carl Passanisi, Carmen Scata. Second Row: Angelina Las- trina, Mr. Pompa, Rose DiMauro, Anthony LaPila, Claire Bona- fonte, Louis D' Aquila, Shirley Pandolfo. First Row: Emanuel Pattavina, Doris Bonvino, Lucille Arcidiacono, Connie Marino, Fran- ces Merenda, Barbara Milardo. 40 Third row: Rose DiTommaso, Joan McHugh, Patricia Comraer- ford, Carol Carter, Patricia Goff, Robert Schwensfier, Margaret Spaeth, Marjorie Simons, Natalie Johnson, Margaret Shearer, Eliza- beth Leonard. Second row: Sonia Witkowski, Theresa Petrucelli, Claire Fodaski, secretary; Jeanne Dumont, vice president; Lois Clark, president; Theresa Thomp- son, treasurer. First row: Marion Rizzo, Carolyn Rooslund, Marion Lord, Carol Anderson, Elizabeth Delegan, Connie Perruccio. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Middletown High School has been a member chapter of the National Honor Society since 1934; Miss Elsie Ferrell has held the position of faculty advisor since 1943. Mem- bership requirements are excellence in service, scholarship, leadership and character. The Society’s emblem is a burning torch, signifying the light of knowledge and a keystone, signifying strength, unity, and firmness. The names of all junior and senior honor students are voted upon by the facujty, the active members of the Society, and the candidates themselves. The new candidates are installed in an impressive candlelight service in April. PLAYMAKERS The Playmakers, under the capable direction of Miss Molly Trinkhaus, is one of Middletown High's most interesting and energetic groups. The activities of the club help to develop self-confidence and poise through the experiences of working, learning and playing together. The members are taught various techniques in the production of a play and the history of drama, supplemented by the examination of current events in the world of drama. In addition to these activities the group presented an interesting radio play over local station, W. C. N. X. This club is enjoyed to the utmost by all its members and will continue to be a source of interest and pleasure to all those who find delight in the field of dramatics. Fourth Row: Irma Harper, Miss Molly Trinkhaus, Barbara Myjak, Barbara Anderson. Third Row: Carol Carter, Carol Siering, Irene Ganares, Barbara Lenda, Janet Looby, Eloise Salemi, John Gora, Jack Laudano. Second Row: Fran- ces Connolly, Sandra Carlson, Doris Stearns, Barbara Wilson, Joan Maloney, Barbara Milardo, Jean Nettleton, Dixie Day, Chris- tine Brannack. First Row: Fran- ces Wilson, Sonia Witkowski, Katherine Nickolas, Irene Specy- alski. 41 Third Row: Gary Ross, Bert Stub- bins, David Walsh, Fred Neil. Second Row: James Smith, Se- bastian Gallitto, James Giardina, Guy Misenti, Richard Svihovec, James Mann, Lenny Fredericks, Francis Monnes. First Row: Mary Jane Settipane, Josephine Salafia, Gina Abramo, Connie LaBella, Warner Klapprodt, Mary Flitch- cock, Roberta Sambor, Connie Perruccio. POLICE FORCE Who is there but our ever faithful Police Force to enforce the laws and regulations of Middletown High? A great deal of responsibility rests upon the shoulders of its members, who make up a very important part of our student government. They work directly with the Supreme Court. Under the supervision of Mr. C. V. Johnson, the Police Force kept a clean and per- fect record, one of which Middletown High School should be proud. Warner Klapprodt was police chief, and Richard Svihovic was his deputy. Captains were Gina Abramo and Joseph D'Emanuele. TIGER TALES Fourth Row: Sonia Witkowski, Beverly Bliss, Carol Carter, Mur- iel Eldridge, Mary Loveless, George Holmes, Patricia Ahl- berg, James Giardina, Carol Sier- ing, Donald Swanson, Guy Mi- senti, David Walsh, Robert Schwensfier. Third Row: Eleanor Satagaj, Natalie Johnson, Gina Abramo, Jacquelyn Armstrong, Doris Stearns, Barbara Wilson, Irene Ganeros, Jeanne Dumont, Joan Mantel, Elliot Lifset, Ben- net Enowitch. Second Row: Vir- ginia Bonafonte, Florence Kmie- tek, Rose DiTommaso, Claire Bonafonte, Mary Jane Settipane, Josephine Salafia, Connie Perruc- cio, Mary Ann Brauer, Sebastian Gallitto, Carole Clew, Claire Fo- daski, Audrey Murray, Eleanor Hurlburt. First Row: Helen Bon- vino, Marilyn Miller, Arthur Waldmann, Carol Anderson, Bar- bara Taylor, Patricia Goff, Nancy Ciampaglia, Delores Walsh, Mar- garet Spaeth, Connie LaBella, Grace Maxwell, Nancy Rame, Jane Wingate, Barbara Lenda, Betsy Leonard, Norma Carlson, Margaret Shearer, Anita Miller, Irma Harper, Joan Maloney. Now that the curtain has closed on another school year at M. H. S., we are happy to say that the student newspaper has also undergone a year of successful publication. Tiger Tales,” a bi-monthly paper, brings its eager readers all the news concerning school events, student activities, features, sports, and also editorials. Working industriously under the management of Jane Wingate, our editor-in-chief, were Irma Harper, feature editor; Peggy Spaeth and Carol Anderson, news editors; George Poliner, sports editor; Pat Goff, alumni editor; Betsy Leonard, Over the Back Fence” editor; Peggy Shearer, business manager; Grace Maxwell, advertising manager; and Arthur Waldmann, photography and exchange editor. Each staff was under the super- vision of a faculty adviser from the English Department, with Mr. Walker as general adviser of the paper. t k Third Row: Jerry Behm, Pete Satagaj, Francis Monnes, Fred Krauth, Harold Briggs, James Russo, Jerry Dowling, Paul Zim- mitti, Charles Goodrich. Second Row: Raymond Davis, Herbert Johnson, Donald Gurland, Ar- thur Charbonnier, Richard Coughlin, Sebastian Tarallo, Frank Vereen, Sal Ciccarello, George Pollner, Manager Ray Whitehead, Coach Johnson. First Row: Bill Hich, Gino Varrichio, Roger Morgan, Jimmy. Dunn, Al Kowalski, Guy Inferrera, Carl Thorell, Bob Kileip, Henry Chowaniec. BASEBALL TEAM Despite an apparently poor season, the 1950 baseball team deserved more credit than its 4-10 record would indicate. In playing more experienced competition, the Tigers often lacked the necessary hitting power and veteran finesse. Coached by Mr. A. A. John- son, the team, with Co-captains A1 Kowalski and Guy Inferra, taught the inexperienced players real baseball. In 1951 Mr. Detrick took the coaching position, and the squad elected Peter Satagaj and Francis Monnes as co-captains. Under their management the team played fine ball and practiced many long hours perfecting their game. BASKETBALL For the first time in many years Coach Waino Fillback’s basketball squad was made up almost entirely of experienced boys. These boys were second to none in capability but unfortunately lacked height. Although masters of the basket, they had great difficulty controlling the backboard. Despite this one hindrance the Tigers finished the season with a record of 7 wins and 9 defeats. A unique feature of the Tiger squad of 1950-51 was the tri-captains, Prof Gallito, Jim Giardina and Carl Campisi. Coach Leggett’s jayvees, although not ending the season with an impressive record, showed much promise for the years to come. Standing: Willard McRae, James Russo, Eugene Rame, Sebastian Tarallo, Donald Gurland, Seb Santacroce, Sam Vinci, Joseph Cartelli, Manager William Hunt. Seated: Mr. Fillback, Frank Vereen, Sebastian Gallitto, James Giardina, Carl Campisi, Arthur Waldmann. 44 Second Row: Joseph Cimino, Jo- seph Mangiameli, Kenny Rig- gott, Herbert Johnson, Lewis Rosenberg, Bennett Enowitch, Howard Armstrong, Billy Sum- mers, Coach Bozoian, Manager Donald Baraban. First Row: Guy Carta, Howard Leonard, Henry Chowaniac, Captain Jerry Kelly, Paul Hanson, Richard Chamber- lain, John Lessor. The hale members of the Tigers' Cross Country team deserve praise for their hard work this season. After running the grueling two-and-one-half mile course daily in all sorts of weather, the M. H. S. cross country team finished the season with two wins and four defeats. Captain Jerry Kelly, Harry Chowaniac, and Guy Carta should be especially lauded for their fine running. The remainder of the team was made up of inexperienced under- classmen who show promise for future cross country teams. In the state C. I. A. C. meet, M. H. S. placed tenth in the state. The 1950 cross country team deserves the congratulations of the student body and a great deal of luck in the years to come! FOOTBALL The Middletown High Football team received excellent reviews for a well-played season; For out of a nine game schedule, the Tigers walked away with seven victories and only one defeat. The team’s lone loss was executed when the Wilson Wildcats beat them 7-0. Once again M. H. S. gained football laurels by bringing home the C. C. I. L cham- pionship, winning all of the league games. Co-captains William Bruggen and Butch D'Emanuele, together with Coaches Fill- back, Sweeney, Leggett and Detrick deserve credit for a fine team. At the annual Football Banquet Joe Rosano was announced as next year's captain. Fourth Row: Coach Leggett, John Wiernacz, Tom Crescimano, Jos- eph Gianetti, Shaun Cashman, John Gora, Duke D' Amato, Emanuel Gionfriddo. Third Row: Coach Dietrick, John Marrs, Wil- lie Sneed, Michael Trebbe, Frank Johnson, Carl Passanissi, Joe Mas- selli, David Walsh, Worthy Shearer, John Prescott, Coach Sweeney. Second Row: James Russo, Jack Erdman, Sari Sarcia, Harvey Clew, Ronald Markham, Arthur Waldmann, Gary Ross, Gerald Behm, Chuck Wiltsie, James Footit, Jack DiMauro, Head Coach Waino Fillback. First Row: William Commer- ford, James Giardina, Louis D'Aquila, Sebastian Gallitto, Anthony LaPila, William Brug- gen, Joseph D'Emanuele, Salva- tore Amara, Leonard Fredericks, John Murray, Joseph Rosano, Chick Ciccarelia, Richard Svi- hovec. Second Row: Mr. Pompa, Joe Chester, John Prescott, Sebastian Bartolotta, Bernard Kowaleski, Ted Rooslund, Lewis Rosenberg, Joe DeProto. First Row: Con- cetto Sanzaro, Bob Bellavia, Louis D'Aquila, Norman Madura, Ken- neth Rosenberg, Richard Jewsak, Ken Riggott. RIFLE The Middletown High School rifle team is open to every boy as he enters high school. Under the coaching of Mr. Italo Tucci in 1950 the boys placed second in the C.C.I.L. competition, with eleven wins and one defeat. They placed twelfth in the nation in a contest involving eight-hundred teams. This year the team’s captain was Norman Mandura, and in the absence of Mr. Tucci, Mr. Pompa has been the coach. The boys receive their letter each year by placing in more than one-half of the meets. Besides their duel meets, the rifle team also participates in state championship contests. SWIMMING The Middletown High School swimming team was under the direction of Mr. Rod Alton, physical director at the City Y.M.C.A. Each member who participated in a swim- ming meet received his numerals. One who placed in enough meets to acquire at least ten points received his letter. During the season of 1950-1951, the swimming team had Bob Hodge and Bill Bruggen as co-captains. The team had a record of wins and losses during the season. Each year the boys strove for individual championships. They attended the State Meet at Yale, and they participated in the Yale Water Carnival, featuring the 300 yard medley individual championship. Fourth Row: Joe Ferrigno, Gary Ross, David Walsh, Louis Maz- zotta, Charles Wiltsie, Richard Svihovec, Harvey Clew, John Fitzpatrick. Third Row: Joe Gianetti, Jack Kane, Tony Can- natta, Jerry Kelly, Peter Wrang, Louis D'Aquila, Bob Piasecki, Sebastian Russo, Carl Samuelson, Elliot Lifset, Angelo Tringali, Paul D'Orio, Coach Fillback. Sec- ond Row: James Mann, Joe Sart- tostefano, Irving McRae, Bud Litka, Eugene Kelsey, Richard Chamberlin, Jack Murray, Joseph D’Emanuele. First Row: Joe Ro- sano, Ralph Perruccio, Howard Leonard, Donald Higgins, Myron Markowski, Bernard Kowaleski, Warner Klapprodt. TRACK TEAM The track team, with Mr. Waino Fillback as its coach, were the State Class B cham- pions for the 1950 season. They participated at Yale in indoor and outdoor meets, in which they were outstanding. This year Mr. Anthony Bozoian has taken the coaching position, with James Mann and Louis D'Aquila as co-captains. The 1951 schedule included many dual, triangular and state meets. The members of the jayvee squad received numerals after acquiring seven points. By placing and receiving seven points, each member of the varsity team earns a letter. During the 1951 season the track team traveled to Brown University to attend indoor track meets. CHEERLEADING On the football field rain or shine and on the basketball court our ten peppy cheer- leaders were always there leading the student body in Yea, Team!” or Sock it to ’em!” Dressed in white uniforms trimmed in orange and black, our cheerleaders were some- thing to be proud of. This year, the head cheerleadership was shared by the seniors on the squad. Under Mrs. Crawford’s able direction, the girls, Mary Jane Settipane, Lenore Amato, Anne Thompson, Connie, Labella, Sue Commerford, Pat Commerford, Helen Bartolotta, Jane Ribera, Marie Sconti, and Evelyn Rizzo were easily recognized throughout the state for their snappy cheering ability. Much credit is due to the 1950-1951 cheerleading squad. Standing: Lenore Amato, Patricia Commerford, Sue Commerford, Mary Jane Settipane, Anne Thompson, Marie Scionti. Kneel- ing: Helen Bartolotta, Connie LaBella, Jane Ribera, Evelyn Ri? zo. i Second Row: Lenore Wrang, Ka- therine Smith, Lucille Perrin, Jo- sephine Salafia, Clara Anderson, Marion Rizzo. First Row: Connie LaBella, Mary Jane Settipane, Carol Behm, Rose Gugliemino. Kneeling: Connie Perruccio, Jo- sephine DiMauro. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The Girls' Basketball group consists of approximately one hundred girls who play a round robin tournament. There is a freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior team. After the season is completed, the winning team is determined by the number of games won. Individual awards are presented to the winning team members with the class date inscribed on the intramural basketball trophy. The sophomores won a trophy this year with a record of three wins and no defeats. The seniors who participated in the basketball league were Marion Rizzo, Connie LaBella, Mary Jane Settipane, Jo Salafia, Rose Gugelimino, Clara Anderson, Josie DiMauro, Connie Perruccio, Kate Smith, and Carol Behm. BATON CORPS The Middletown High School Baton Corps is an organization open to all girls interested in baton twirling. The group performs with the band as a marching unit at sports events. At present there are twenty members, who are instructed by Forest Harvey of Hartford. Lois A. Fanska is adviser for the group. The officers for the group are Molly Rizzo, leader; Laura Shail, president; Gerry Pattavina, vice-president; Pauline McArthur, secretary; Rosemarie Dlugolenski, treasurer. Lessons are held after school. Monthly business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. Uniforms are provided by the school. Standing: Geraldine Pattavina, Pauline MacArthur, Gwendolyn Bray, Molly Rizzo, Rose Marie Dlugolenski, Joan DePaulo, Mary Fazzino. Seated: Laura Shail, Regina Halibozek, Dorothy Di- Mauro, Angela Salonia, Barbara Landau, Joyce Smith. 48 Third Row: Eleanor Satagaj, Clara Anderson, Josephine Russo, Barbara Lenda, Carolyn Cadger, Edith Sneed, Loretta Lewkowicz, Mary Loveless, Pauline MacAr- thur, Rita Kjellberg, Joan D'Amato. Second Row: Shirley Swanson, Janet Hanson, Anna Paotano, Marilyn Botelle, Marion Rizzo, Joan Pinunski, Betty Trin- gali, Doris Bonvino, Rose Di'Mauro, Mildred Cornish. First Row: Lucille Arcidicono, Connie Marino, Jeanne Dumont, Florence Kmietek, Dolores Marino, Mar- ilyn Waldie, Josephine DiMauro, Eleanor Halibozek. BOWLING On every Wednesday afternoon the bowling alleys at the Y. M. C. A. are filled with eager girls from the Middletown High School Bowling Club. Miss D'Apice is the faculty adviser for the group, and the officers are Jeanne Dumont, president; Connie Marino, vice-president; Florence Kmietek, secretary; and Delores Marino, treasurer. Each year the girls compete with Wilson, Portland, East Hampton, and Meriden High Schools in a play day program sponsored by one of these schools. In December the Bowling Club made its annual trip to New Haven Arena to see the Ice Follies of 1950.” This was quite an exciting experience for the freshmen as well as the upperclassmen. GIRLS’ RIFLE The Girls' Rifle Club consists of fifteen members, who meet once a week to practice at the Symon Rifle Range. Scores are kept each week, and the total year's score deter- mines the high scorer. The club is a member of the National Rifle Association. Monthly the club shoots a match, compete with high schools all over the surrounding country. The annual match is held in March in New Haven. The club has served as host to the boys’ rifle teams from M.H.S. and Woodrow Wilson. Standing: Lynn Bartulis, Marilyn Botelle, Carol Behm, Katherine Szpakowski, Diane Dana, Joan Franklin, Jane Spaeth, Betty Nel- son, Helen Kelly. Seated: Barbara Lenda, Mr. Treat, Mr. Warner, Georgeana Pavelka. 49 TUMBLING First Row: Mabel Kauffman. Jane Ribera. Second Row: Marie Milardo, Betsy Sorenson, Josie DiMauro, Ann Bystick, Shirley Pandolfo, Janet Hanson. Third Row: Irene Specyalski. Lynn Bar- tulis, Dorothy Plavec, Irene San- tavenere, Dolores Marino. Fourth Row: Claire Grassi, Jean Nettle- ton. Tumbling, a new activity in Middletown High School, was introduced by Mrs. Crawford, who is now the adviser for the group. There are approximately twenty girls, taken from all classes, participating in this form of athletic endeavor. The following officers were elected at the beginning of the season: Jane Ribera, president; and Helen Bartolotta, secretary. The tumblers put on an excellent exhibition during American Education Week. They also gave an assembly for the entire student body on March 16, which was enjoyed by all who attended. The girls have been congratulated many times for their hard work and their fine performances throughout the entire year. TENNIS TEAM In 1950, for the first time in many years, the tennis team played a full season schedule, including all the C.C.I.L. schools and schools from the neighboring towns. Several of the varsity players entered the C.I.A.C. tournament held each year as Wes- leyan University. The team, led by Art Waldmann, captain, and coached by Mr. Robert Arnold enjoyed a fine season, considering that it was their first formal endeavor and that the boys were inexperienced performers. There were approximately twenty-eight boys who tried out for the team. With the 1951 tennis team’s promising beginning, M. H. S. may look forward to many successful tennis seasons. Standing: Peter Wrang, Coach Arnold, Carl Campisi. Kneeling: Jerry Schochet, Arthur Wald- mann, Bernard Kowaleski. 50 The Customer Is Always Right Stop The Music A Stitch In Time Saves Nine Kitchen Chemists Algebra With A Flare Gravity Is The Earth’s Suspenders Economy by Experience Diagram the Esophagus You Can’t Think, You Must Know Music, Maestro Please Sehr Gut, Danke John Sweeney And Company The Vocabulary For Frida; Explain Syntactical Redundance But 'Where You Said A Mouthful Mid-Morning Snack . • Faculty Refreshment . • • Change of Scenery - • • 56 a WHO’S WHO” BEST LOOKING CUTEST BIGGEST BLUFF MOST POPULAR red Neil Lois Clark Richard Hennesey Helen Bonvino Art Waldmann Carol Behm Willie McRae Connie Perruo MOST POPULAR MOST DEPENDABLE BIGGEST WOLF MAN-WOMAN HATER WITH FACULTY Willie McRae Carol Anderson Jim Giardina Dot Pasky Anthony Agnes Evelyn Haj ave Tucker Betsy Leonard Lois Clark MOST ATHLETIC MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED BEST DRESSED BEST DANCERS 11 Bruggen Marion Rizzo Bob Hodge Jeanne Dumont Babe LaPila Lenore Amato Carl Campisi Ann Lisitan MOST STUDIOUS CLASS CLOWN DONE MOST FOR M. H. S. MOST TALENTED lien Itkin Peg Shearer Steve Liepziger Connie Perruccio Willie McRae Jane Wingate Sam Vinci Gina Abran AN OUTSTANDING MEMORY OF THE CLASS OF 1951 THE FOOTBALL - CROSS COUNTRY BANQUET Jim Giardina receives the Robert Scanlon Memorial Award from Bernie O'Rourke. 1952 Football Captain, Joe Rusano, is congratulated by Coach Waino Fillback. 59 THE TOUCHDOWN STARS OF '51 . . . MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL TIGERS 62 RECORD BREAKING MERMEN... THE 1951 SWIMMING TEAM TWO LONG AWAITED, POPULAR, ANNUAL EVENTS . . . THE FRESHMAN FROLIC THE CLASS OF 1951 PRESENTS . . . THE CAULDRON DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF AL DeCARLO, WE DANCED AT THE JUNIOR PROMENADE ■ SCHOOL SONGS 0' SCHOOL COLORS ORANGE AND BLACK” ORANGE AND BLACK (Alma Mater) Thro’ the long four years of high scohol, 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. ★ MARCHING SONG March, march on down the field, Cheering our Tigers. They’re out to do or die For Middletown High. So give a long cheer for----’s men They’re out to win again, ---------High may fight to the end But we will win! Tune: Notre Dame’s Victory Song TOUCHDOWN SONG We want a touchdown Hear us sing we want a touchdown. That’s the thing We want some great big bruiser, husky and tall To carry the ball In no time at all We’ll have a touchdown And when it’s over let us hear you make some noise. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y We want a touchdown, boys! Tune: I’ve Been Working on the Railroad Say goodbye to poor old ------------. They are losing ground. See, their lines have started sagging And their backs are slowing down. Tigers, hear the music playing. Charge on a score we want to see. Say good-bye to poor old------------. And on to victory. (Repeat faster.) As the Backs Go Tearing By Tigers, break right through that wall Cross the goal line with that ball. Many sighs and many tears Mingle with the-------------cheers, As their lines begin to fall. Making gain on steady gain Echoes out our sweet refrain. For it’s ours to do or dare Play them hard but play them fair For old M. H. S. give all. 72 p FARMERS AND MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK Compliments of 1858 1951 THE CONNECTICUT POWER CO. BUY US. SAVINGS BONDS How May We Serve You? Savings Accounts — Life Insurance COURT STREET Xmas Club — Mortgage Loan MIDDLETOWN, CONN Tax Club — G.I. Mortgage Loan Safe deposit Box — Registered Checks Congratulations To The JEROME CLASS OF '51 JOHN H. SHAIL COATS SUITS, LTD. CARPENTER and CABINET-MAKER 111-117 CHURCH STREET Fine work a specialty” MIDDLETOWN, CONN. WARWICK STREET Junior, Miss and Women’s Coats Suits at MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Manufacturer to Wearer Prices. Tel. 6-2328 74 PELTON'S DRUG STORE 108 MAIN STREET — 108 EAST MAIN STREET Middlesex County’s Leading Drug Stores AMATO'S HOBBY CENTER The Complete Hobby Store 600 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. MODERN ELECTRIC CO. LICENSED ELECTRICIANS Near Russell Co. 461 EAST MAIN ST. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Tel. 6-2891 Congratulations from FREUND'S JEWELERS 390 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Congratulations To The CLASS OF '51 MORGAN BOOK STORE the best in cards and books 338 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. THE MIDDLESEX PRESS Middlesex County’s Only Daily Newspaper Tel. 67781 472 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Anthony L. Spada SPADA'S OIL SERVICE A Complete Line of All Grades of Fuel Oil Oil Burner Sales and Service Prompt Delivery Call 6-8920 15 PLEASANT CROMWELL, CONN. HOLROYD'S QUALITY TESTED FURNITURE 547 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of MIDDLESEX SPORTS CENTER EVERYTHING IN SPORTS 351 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. ANDERSON'S GARAGE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Gas - Oil - Tires - Accessories Phone 6-7621 154 WILLIAM ST. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. 75 p Compliments of WILCOX LACE CORP. MAIN ST. EXTENSION MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Headquarters — for — Middletown High — School — Rings PINSKER'S JEWELRY STORE Est. 1908 230 MAIN ST. MIDDLETOWN, CONN Buy it Baked at SCHAEFER'S BAKERY INC. Tel. 7-2835 166 MAIN ST. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. BART'S GRINDER HOUSE THE HOME OF JUMBO GRINDERS Drop in after the show” 2 doors up from Middlesex Theater Tel. 6-9735 119 COLLEGE ST. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. MITCHELL'S PAINT STORE WALL PAPER, PAINTS VARNISHES, WINDOW GLASS 143 WILLIAM STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Tel. 6-3339 All types of Electrical Appliances Famous Makers in Television What we sell — We can service BAILEY BASOM, INC. 66 WASHINGTON ST. 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