Middletown High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Middletown, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1952 volume:

DEDICATION MR. JOHN E. SWEENEY The Class of 1952 dedicates the Cauldron” to Mr. John E. Sweeney, teacher and assistant football coach, who has inspired M. H. S. students to play the game” not only on the athletic field but also in the classroom. 2 § i V ’ . I A I 4 M $ i J f P I I li ii Ail i m fftWt 1 | 1 SV'( y' =v at � .', C X � � « V FOREWORD Born in the depression, growing up during a world war, and maturing under the constant threats of global friction, we, the Class of 1952, chose peace as the theme of the Cauldron.” In these four years of high school life we have become increasingly aware of our responsi- bilities for the attainment of this goal. The pages of the yearbook record our preparation for commencement and entrance into a world striving for peace. ■iSti' % v ’■ • $£ % %W1-- i A i V I M1 OLD FAMILIAR PLACES 4 FACULTY Edward B. Fillback Mrs. Winnifred Hummell Mrs. Mildred Mclnnis James G. Murphy Sidney Leggett Arline G. Walter C. V. Johnson Mrs. Mary Bolan Richards % 1952 7 Carleton L. Walker Agnes G. Drennan Anna B. Oertel Molly Trinkaus Lois A. Fanska FACULTY Harold E. Healy Elsie M. Ferrell A. Merton Bozoian Margery G. Woodington Jane E. Spencer Frances T. Nejako Leonard Pompa H. Dorothy Wigmore 1952 8 John R. Dunn Ruth E. Johnson Adrian A. Johnson Eleanor T. Riordan Bessie M. Harris FACULTY Agnes K. Fahey Mildred Atwell Mrs. Dorothy Owen John E. Sweeney Margaret E. Flynn Mrs. Mary K. Cludinski Santo F. Fragilio Victor F. Galgowski Waino Fillback Helen K. D’Apice 1952 9 Mrs. June Hall Crawford Alice B. Nelson u %W • «•' I� ’ «I� ' «. r V« IV � v Ik- «■ “ , ‘f W k, I 11 ' il il t%, ,w Left to right, Fourth row: Katherine Szpakowski, Anthony Mandolfo, Gerald Groeper, George Zeeb, Robert Schwensfeir, Jerry Schochet, Philip Friedman, Lucy Cubeta. Third row: Roberta Sambor, Carole Clew, Carol Carter, Claire Fodaski, Marion Lord, Janet Erickson, Nancy Rame, Lucille D'Orio, Arlene Greenfield, Angela Carta, Louise DeCarlo. Second row: Paul Bellamo, Dave Kelsey, Robert Bellavia, Art Editor; Irene Ganaros, Literary Editor; Sonia Witkowski, Editor- in chief; Evelyn Barone, Photography Editor; George Poliner, Business Manager; Eleanor LaBarge, Ann Lanteri. Third row:«Eva Neumann, Mary Hitchcock, Annamae Branciforte, Barbara Lenda, Helen Bartolotta, Virginia Giacco, Shirley Swanson, Marilyn Waldie. Editor-in-Chief ...................Sonia Witkowski Literary editor ................................ Irene Ganaros Business editor George Poliner Art editor ........................... Robert Bellavia Photography editor Evelyn Baroni Copy editor........................... Claire Fodaski Head typist...........................Shirley Sbona Writing staff: Robert Schwensfeir, Carol Carter Claire Fodaski, Marian Lord, Janet Erickson, June Gondek, Barbara Lenda, Philip Friedman. Art staff: Anthony Mandolfo, Ruth Vincent. Business staff: Gerald Groeper, George Zeeb, Jerry Schochet, Lucy Cubeta, Lucille D’Orio, Arlene Green- field, Angela Carta, Louise DeCarlo, Eleanor LaBarge, Ann Lanteri, Virginia Giacco. Photography staff: Annamae Branciforte, Paul Bel- lamo, Helen Bartolotta. DONALD ANDERSON Andy” 131 Cross Street Silence is the perfect herald of joy. School Play, Radio Programs, Fire Squad. Ambition: College SEBASTIAN ANNINO Sonny” South Street, Cromwell A man must make his oppor- tunity as oft to find it Fire Chief, Cauldron,” City Gov- ernment, National Honor Society. Ambition: Religion NORMA ELAINE BARK Nebbie” 37 Hotchkiss Street Always in the thick of a friendly debate Ambition: C.P.A. EVELYN BARONE Evie” 97 Spring Street It is better to be out of the world than out of fashion G.S.L. President, Tiger Tales” Business Manager, Cauldron” Photography Editor, Police Force, Dance Committees, National Hon- or Society. Ambition: Secretary JEAN THELMA BARNETT Jeanie” South Street, Cromwell It’s love, it's love that makes the world go round G.A.A. Room Representative, Dance Committees, City Govern- ment, School Play. Ambition: Nursing JOHN BARONE Johnny” 67 College Street A fresh, a free, a friendly man. Italian Club, Art Club, Dance Committees, Radio Programs, School Plays, Cauldron”. Ambition: Mechanical Engineer HELEN BARTOLOTTA 44 Ferry Street Devout yet cheerful, active yet resigned. G.S.L. Representative, Dance Com- mittees, Tumbling Secretary, Bas- ketball, Cheerleading, Tiger Tales” Alumni Editor, Cauld- ron,” Class Officer, Teacher's Sec- retary. Ambition: Secretary SEBASTIAN BARTOLOTTA Bart” 27 Prospect Street Music is the medicine for a troubled heart. Rifle, Dance Committees, Fire Squad, Radio Programs. Ambition: Pharmacy 14 GERALD BEHM Mook” 9 Warren Street He’ll play a small game rather than stand out ” Senate, Football, Basketball, Base- ball Captain, Dance Committees, Class Officer, City Government, Radio Program. Ambition: Physical Education Teacher PAUL F. BELLAMO Moon” 37 Silver Street A laugh is worth one hundred groans.” House of Representatives, Senate, Rifle, Fire Squad, City Govern- ment, Dance Committees, Cauld- ron”, Italian Club. Ambition: Navy ROBERT BELLAVIA Bob Pasco Hill Rd., Cromwell The day is short; the work is much Rifle, Fire Squad, Cauldron” Art Editor, Dance Committees, Radio Programs. Ambition: Commercial Artist ALBERT BORDONARO Al” 23’ Broad Street Chatter, chatter as I go, and I go on forever.” Cross Country, Student Govern- ment, Dance Committees, Italian Club, Radio Programs. Ambition: College CLAIRE BONAFONTE Nooks Hill Road, Cromwell I would live to study, but not study to live.” Tiger Tales, G.S.L. Representa- tive, Dance Committees, Teach- er's Secretary. Ambition: Secretary ANNAMAE BRANCIFORTE Annamae” 3 Cherry Strett Dark haired, dark eyed, her aspect blithe.” Dance Committees, Slate Com- mittees, Basketball, Tiger Tales”, Cauldron.” Ambition: Office work i DELORES E. BRANCIFORTE Dee Main Street, Cromwell Quiet, but a friend to everyone.” Dance Committees, School Play. Ambition: Nurse HAROLD BRIGGS Duke” 88 Main St. Cromwell He who says little goes a long way.” Baseball, Football. Ambition: Farming 15 PATRICIA BURKE Pat Laurel St., Middlefield Quiet at first, but look again. Rifle, G.S.L. Representative, Dance Committees, Teacher's Secretary, Tiger Tales,” Cauldron, Italian Club, School Play. Ambition: Teacher LOUISE CALZETTA Lou” 28 Hubbard Street A friendly nature, a smile sincere.” Bowling, G.A.A. Room Represen- tative, Dance Committees. Ambition: Nurse A ANGELA CARTA Satch 51 Ferry Street I think the world is made for fun and frolic.” Basketball, G.A.A. President, G. S.L. Representative, Dance Com- mittees, Tiger Tales, Cauld- ron, Teacher's Secretary. Ambition: Office work ALICE CASSERINO Cass” 4 MacArthur Court A merry time is defined as happiness” Basketball, Dance Committees. Ambition: Office work CAROL CARTER Carol” 69 Main St., Cromwell So young, so fair, good without effort, great without foe.” Tiger Tales,” Latin Club, Play- makers, Cauldron,” Dance Com- mittees, City Government, House of Representatives, National Hon- or Society, Badminton, Girl’s State. Ambition: Nurse RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN Whitey” Grove Rd.,Cromwell Quiet he may seem, but who can tell?” Cross Country, Swimming, Track. Ambition: Bookkeeper ADELE CHIASSON Del” 45 Park Place She doeth little kindnesses, which most leave undone or despise.” House of Representatives, Dance Committees. Ambition: Nurse SALVATORE CICCARELLO Chic” 85 High Street His education is'partly skin deep.” Football, Baseball, Police Force, Class Officer. Ambition: Teacher 16 CAROLE CLEW HARVEY CLEW Clew” Haddam Life is too short to be serious.” Latin Club, Class Officer, G.S.L. Secretary, Tiger Tales” Over- the- back-Fence Editor, City Gov- ernment, Police Force, House of Representatives, Dance Commit- tees, Basketball, Rifle, Fire Squad, Tumbling, Cauldron.” Ambition: College Long John Haddam Nothing worries him; nothing hurries him” Football, Swimming, Track, House of Representatives, Dance Com- mittees, Class Officer, Student Government Officer, City Govern- ment, Fire Squad, Latin Club, Tiger Tales. Ambition: College C. SUZANNE COMMERFORD Sue” Newfield Street She wants to speak plain and to the purpose” Cheerleading, Tumbling, Basket- ball, Teacher's Secretary, City Gov- ernment. Ambition: Secretary LUCY CUBETA Slip” 98 William Street If friends be credits, she has much gain” G.A.A. Prseident, Tiger Tales,” Basketball, Cauldron,” Dance Committees. Ambition: Nurse THOMAS CRESCIMANO Cres” 212 William Street Of gentle soul, to human race a friend” Football, Track. Ambition: Musician LUCILLE CZLAPINSKI Slippy” 181 West Street The mildest manner and gentlest heart.” Ambition: Sales girl FRANCES DABKEWICZ Lil’ Bit” 470 East Main St. ”Full of fun and fancy free.” Tumbling, Bowling, G.S.L. Rep- resentative. Ambition: Secretary JOAN DALEY Joannie” 27 Johnson Street She looks on life with quiet eyes.” Ambition: Receptionist 17 JOAN D'AMATO Tomato Cromwell Good nature brings good friends.” Tumbling, G.A.A. Representative, Dance Committees, Teacher’s Sec- retary, Bowling, Basketball. Ambition: Receptionist MARIAN DAVIDSON Man” 282 N. Road, Cromwell Where there's music, there can’t be mischief.” Tiger Tales,” Bowling, Softball. Ambition: Music LOUISE ANN DeCARLO Lou” 207 Pearl Street Patience and gentleness are power.” Cauldron,” Teacher's Secretary, Bowling, Basketball, Tiger Tales,” Dance Committees. Ambition: Secretary JOHN DeTORO Detour” 85 Catherine Street Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow there’s no school” Ambition: C.P.A. MARY JANE D’ELIA Janie” 69 Grove Street A twinkle in her eye and a dancing heart.” Dance Committees, Tiger Tales.” Ambition: Nurse SALVATORE DiMAURO Sal” 17 Rapallo Ave. Laugh and the world laughs with you.” Basketball, Rifle. Ambition: Navy ROBERT DOOLAN Bob” 64 Stack Street I can say a neat thing myself, if they will give me time.” City Government, Fire Squad, Swimming, Track, Football, Rifle. Ambition: Coach LUCILLE D’ORIO Ceil” 3 Kings Ave. A friend is worth all hazards we can run” Dance Committees, Bowling, Cauldron.” Ambition: Government work 18 SALVATORE DORIO Sal” 689 Main St. A new acquaintance, another friend” Fire Department, Rifle. Ambition: Aeronautic engineer JANET ERICKSON Jan” West St., Cromwell With sweetness fresh as any rose.” Cauldron.” Ambition: Nurse MARTIN EVENSEN Mart” 261 Main St., Cromwell Still waters run deep” Ambition: Millionaire MARY FAZZINO 229 Court Street Her smiles as sweet as morning dew.” Baton Corps, Tumbling, Basket- ball. Ambition: College WILLIAM FARACI Gil” 64 Grove Street I know a trick worth two of that one” Basketball, Baseball, House of Representatives. Ambition: C.P.A. KENNETH R. FILLMORE Cabbage” 163 Main St., Cromwell I'll have a fling.” Ambition: Millionaire CLAIRE FODASKI Claire” 85 Home Avenue Almost to all things she could turn her hand.” Tiger Tales” News Editor, Cauldron,” City Government, National Honor Society Secretary, Dance Committees, Radio Pro- grams, Basketball, Tennis, Teach- er’s Secretary, Fire Squad, School Play, Student Teacher, Latin Club, Girls’ State. Ambition: College JAMES FOOTIT Jim” 60 Johnson Street ”Youth is the only season for enjoyment.” Football, Track, Supreme Court, Fire Squad, Police Department, Slate Committee, City Govern- ment, Dance Committee. Ambition: Salesman 19 PHILIP FRIEDMAN DELORES FORTUNA Dee” 19 Cherry Street It’s a friendly heart that has plenty of friends Basketball, Badminton. Ambition: College ''Phil” 675 High Street Character, scholarship, leadership, service Class Officer, Senate, House of Representatives, Swimming Cap- tain, Track, Cross Country, Tiger Tales Sports Editor, Chief Jus- tice of Supreme Court, Fire Squad, National Honor Society, City Gov- ernment, Cauldron, Dance Com- mittees, Radio Programs. Ambition: Medicine IRENE GANAROS Bunny 542 Main Street Tranquility thou better name than all the family of fame ” Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Playmakers, G.A.A. Representa- tive, G.S.L. Representative, Latin Club, Dance Committees, Cauld- ron Literary Editor. Ambition: College VIRGINIA MARY GIACCO Gege” 465 High Street Each ornament about her seemly lies, by curious chance, or careless art composed ” Cauldron, Teacher’s Secretary, Bowling, Tiger Tales,” Dance Committees. Ambition: Secretary • ERSKINE H. GEER Ersk” Hadlyme The man who blushes is not quite a brute Baseball, Cross Country, Rifle. Ambition: College JUNE MARIE GONDEK Junie 2 Fountain Avenue Of gentle soul to human race a friend Bowling, Badminton, Dance Com- mittees, Courtesy Committee, Par- ade of Youth Correspondent, Stu- dent Teacher, School Operetta, Cauldron, National Honor So- ciety. Ambition: College CHARLES GOODRICH Killer Christian Hill Rd., Cromwell Seen but not heard ” Ambition: Agricultural work ARLENE JAYE GREENFIELD Lee 106 Liberty Street A violet by a mossy stone — Half hidden from the eye Dance Committees, Cauldron.” Ambition: Travel 20 GERALD GROEPER Jerry” Washington Rd., Cromwell Quiet and sincere.” Cauldron,” Dance Committees, Tiger Tales. Ambition: Accountant DONALD GURLAND Don” 61 Crescent Street He enjoys work and fun and has a smile for everyone.” Cross Country, Basketball, Base- ball, Tiger Tales” Editor, Police Force, National Honor Society. Ambition: General practitioner MARIE HAGLUND 70 Stack Street Talkative rather than eloquent.” Baton Corps. Ambition: Typist MARY HITCHCOCK Hitch” 226 Main St., Cromwell A merry heart goes all the day, a sad, tires in a mile.” Tiger Tales, Cauldron, Dance Committees, City Government, National Honor Society. Ambition: Laboratory technician DONALD HIGGINS Mo 273 Pine Street Unlike others, he is himself.” Fire Squad, Track, Swimming. Ambition: To get out of school. JOANN HODGE Jo T. H. Rd., Cromwell What good is fun if you don’t have it?” School Play. At Farmington, Maine: Softball, Basketball, Field Hockey, School Play, Dance Com- mittees, Barker.” Ambition: To be a success RONALD HODGE Hodgie” Nooks Hill Rd., Cromwell Men of few words are best.” Ambition: Air force pilot KENNETH HOFFMAN Hawk” 125 Vine Street No mind is thoroughly organized that is deficient in a sense of humor.” Track. Ambition: Air force tailgunner 21 WILLIAM HUNT Spy” 602 Main Street Not that I hate study less, but that I have fun more.” Football, Basketball, Track, Dance Committees. Ambition: Marines ALICE JACOB Al” 127 Cross Street Simple and sweet as was want to be.” Dance Committees, Teacher’s Sec- retary, Bowling, Radio Programs. Ambition: Secretary RICHARD JACOBSON Jake” 24 Nordland Ave., Cromwell Leisure is the best of all possessions.” Ambition: U. S. Navy HUGH JOHNSON Cueball” So. St., Cromwell I have but one heart and it's taken.” Ambition: Radio and television repairing RICHARD JANSAK Christian Hill Road, Cromwell The unspoken word never does harm.” Rifle. Ambition: Outdoorsman LOIS KAUFFMAN Lou” So. St., Cromwell A light heart lives long.” Ambition: Housewife GERALD KELLY Jerry” 11 Huber Ave., Cromwell What is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” Cross country Captain, Track, Swimming, Fire Squad, Senate, House of Representatives, Class Officer, Slate Committee. Ambition: College MARGARET KELLY Peg Willow Brook Rd., Cromwell Blessed is the woman who, hav- ing nothing to say. abstains from giving us word evidence of the fact.” Dance Committees, Bowling, Play- makers, Tiger Tales,” School Play. Ambition: Teacher, travel 22 DAVID KELSEY More” 40 Fountain Ave. A good sport always ready for fun” Fire Squad, Cauldron,” School Play. Ambition: Merchandising ANN KOWALESKI Andzia 32 Loveland Street ''Friendship buys friendships.” Tennis, Basketball, Badminton, Dance Committees, G.A.A. Vice- President, Teacher’s Secretary. Ambition: Physical education teacher WILLIAM KRAUTH Mope 205 Pine Street Everything is a source of fun.” Fire Squad. Ambition: Navy PATRICIA LaBELLA Pat” 76 Lawn Avenue The more mischief, the better sport.” Dance Committees, Tiger Tales, Clerk of Senate, Teacher's Secre- tary, Cauldron,” Basketball, Latin Club, G.A.A. Representative, Play- makers. ELEANOR LaBARGE El” 5 Greenfield Avenue 'Tis better to be small and shine than to be tall and cast a shadow” Cauldron,” Dance Committees, Badminton, Playmakers, Basket- ball, Teacher’s Secretary, G.S.L. Room Representative. Ambition: Secretary ANN LANTERI Annie” 128 College Street A fair exterior is a silent recommendation.” Bowling, Badminton, Dance Com- mittees, Cauldron,” Teacher’s Secretary, Basketball, G.A.A. Room Representative, Tiger Tales” Room Representative. Ambition: Secretary JOHN EDWARD LAVERTY Mitch” 11 Alsop Avenue ”1 can resist anything but temptation.” Swimming, Tennis, Dance Com- mittees, School Play. Ambition: Business college BARBARA LENDA Barb” Wall St., Cromwell ”A lot of chatter and a bundle of cheerfulness.” Rifle Club President and Secretary, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Playmakers, Secretary of Finance, Tiger Tales,” Radio Program, Cauldron,” House of Represen- tatives, Teacher’s Secretary, Latin Club, Dance Committees, School Play, Fire Squad. Ambition: Teacher 23 ELLIOTT LIFSET Tiger 268 Court Street All is not what it seems ' Tiger Tales” Sports Editor, Fire Squad, Secretary of Interior, Track, Latin Club, Radio Pro- grams, City Government. Ambition: College RICHARD LOMBARDO Dick 54 Grove Street All good men are dead or dying; I don’t feel so well myself.” Dance Committees, Italian Club. Ambition: Business teacher JANET LOOBY Jan” 22 Woodman Street A good heart's worth gold.” Playmakers, Basketball, Tennis, Badminton, Police Force, Secre- tary of Publicity, Radio Programs, City Government. Ambition: College NORMAN MADURA Norman” 51 Hubbard St. ”Speech is silver; silence is golden.” Rifle President. Ambition: Navy MARIAN LORD Slugger” So. St., Cromwell On her and her high endeavor the light of praise shall shine forever.” Playmakers, House of Represen- tatives, National Honor Society, Dance Committees, President of Student Government, G.S.L. Rep- resentative, Radio Programs, Girls’ State. Ambition: Physical therapist JOSEPH MALONE Joe” 158 Pearl Street My only books were woman’s looks and folly’s all they’ve taught me.” Football, Cross Country, Rifle, Slate Committee. Ambition: Outdoor work ANTHONY MANDOLFO Tony” 45 Hotchkiss St. Character is much easier kept than recovered.” Dance Committees, Radio Pro- grams, Cauldron,” Italian Club. Ambition: Teacher DOLORES MARINO 41 Court Street Better a mischief than an inconvenience.” Dance Committees, Bowling, Bas- ketball, Cauldron,” G.A.A. Rep- resentative, Badminton, Teacher’s Secretary. Ambition: Undecided 24 JACK MARRS Lincoln Road, Cromwell Every man has a wild heart within him.” JOAN McHUGH Mickey” 9 Jewel Ave., Cromwell ”Nothing is so difficult that it may not be found out by seeking.” G.S.L. Director of Socials, Basket- ball, Badminton, National Honor Society, F.H.A., Teacher’s Secre- tary, Tiger Tales,” Dance Com- mittees, Police Force. Ambition Secretary ROBERT MILLERICK Bob” 36 Catherine Street A man always chases a woman until she catches him” Swimming, Latin Club President, City Government, House of Rep- resentatives, Tiger Tales,” Fire Squad, Rifle, Radio Programs, Dance Committees. Ambition: College CATHERINE MONNES Cathy” Wash. Rd., Cromwell Business is business and love is love” Basketball, Bowling, G.A.A. Rep- resentative, Class Officer, Tiger Tales.” Ambition: Office work BARBARA MILNE Mill” 30 Fountain Avenue Better be happy than wise.” Rifle. Ambition: Get married MARY MOOSE Mary” Court St., Cromwell Silence is more eloquent than words.” Ambition: Office work ROBERT W. MULCONRY Bob” Coles Rd., Cromwell A silent countenance often speaks.” Football, Playmakers. Ambition: Dairy farmer JOHN MURRAY Jack” 31 Spring Street Those who know him best praise him most.” Football, Track Captain, Class Officer, Fire Squad, Police Force, House of Representatives, City Government, Dance Committees. Ambition: Physical education di- rector 25 EVA JANE NEUMANN Eve 100 High Street A girl of successful yesterdays VERNA OUELLETTE and confident tomorrow.” Vernie” 74 Bridge Street Playmakers, Tiger Tales,” Cauld- ron, Badminton, Bowling, Latin Quiet but true, this lass Club, Clerk of Supreme Court. carries through.” Activities at Buckingham School: Ambition: School teacher Class Treasurer, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, The Packet. Ambition: Not to be bored ROBERT EDWARD PARKER Allen Road, Cromwell Why aren’t they all contented like me?” Ambition: Draftsman LOUISE PIASTA Lou” 145 So. Main Street A quiet charm speaks for itself.” Basketball, Bowling, Badminton, Latin Club, Dance Committees. Ambition: College ROY PETERSON Pete 73 Stack Street rrA quiet tongue shows a wise head.” Fire Squad, Football. Ambition: Commercial artist SALVATORE PITRUZZELLO Sal” 37 New Lane, Cromwell 1 remember a mass of things, but none of them seems to nuike sense.” Ambition: Pharmacy GEORGE POLINER G” 4 Huber Avenue The will of man is his happiness.” Tiger Tales” Sports and Copy Editor, Cauldron” Business Man- ager, National Honor Society, Supreme Court, Latin Club, City Government, Radio Programs, Fire Squad. Ambition: Medicine EUGENE RAME Moby” 19 Loveland Street All the world loves a a true sport.” Basketball, House of Representa- tives, Fire Squad. 26 NANCY VIOLA RAME Nane” 19 Loveland Street No words can sing her praise.’’ G.S.L. Room Representative, Tiger Tales, Basketball, Tennis, Bowling, Cauldron,” Fire Squad, Dance Committees, Italian Club. Ambition: Nurse DELORES MARIE RASMUSSEN Del 7 Oak Street A smile goes a long way. Bowling, Tumbling. Ambition: Nurse JANE RIBERA Janie 93 William Street Full of cheer, full of pep, mak- ing fun with every step. Head Cheerleader, Tumbling, President, Class Officer, G.S.L. Representative, G.A.A. Vice-Presi- dent, Basketball, Dance Commit- tees, Office Helper, Teacher's Sec- retary, Student Government. Ambition: College JOSEPH ROSANO Joe” 22 Brainard Avenue When the last great scorer comes, he’ll not ask whether you won or lost, hut how you played the game. Football Captain, Track, Baseball, Rifle, Supreme Court, Slate Com- mittee, Class Officer, Fire Squad, Police Chief, City Government. Ambition: College Vi s £ BIRGIT ROOTH Bibs” 159 Main St., Cromwell All beauty is delightful, but hu- man beauty is the best of all.” G.S.L. Room Representative, Bad- minton. Ambition: Nurse GARY ROSS 49 Home Avenue A cheerful life is his prime delight.’’ Football, Swimming, Track, Po- lice Force. Ambition: Physical education JAMES J. RUSSO, JR. Straw” 8 Court Place Don’t trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. Football, Baseball, Basketball, Student Government. Ambition: College ELOISE SALEMI Weezie” 27 Spring Street Dance on through with that sweet smile. G.S.L. Representative, G.A.A. Rep- resentative, Playmakers, Dance Committees. Ambition: Interior decorator 27 ROBERTA SAMBOR Bobbi” 222 Pearl Street Love ’em and leave ’em.” G.A.A. Room Representative, Bas- ketball, Tiger Tales, Cauld- ron,” Police Force, Fire Squad. Ambition: College SEBASTIAN J. SANTACROCE, JR. 109 Court Street Things are often done without a lot of noise.” Ambition: C.P.A. IRENE SANTA VENERE Nooks Hill Road, Cromwell Always chattering with a great, big grin” Tumbling. Ambition: Fashion designer ELEANOR SATAGAJ Florence” 48 Middlefield St. There was never a friendlier, happier clown” Bowling, Tiger Tales,” School Play, F.H.A., Teacher’s Secretary. Ambition: Private secretary ROSARIO SARCIA Sari” 52 Center Street Still waters run deep” Football, Cross Country. FRANCES SATAGAJ Fran” 66 West Street Good-natured, and why not? — She’s happy” Bowling, G.A.A. Representative, Basketball. Ambition: Bookkeeper JENNIE SAVASTRA 48 Jackson Street She looks on life with quiet eyes.” Bowling Secretary. Ambition: Office work SHIRLEY SBONA Shirl” 157 Main Street Mischief dances in her eyes and a smile upon her lips.” G.A.A. Representative, G.S.L. Representative, Tiger Tales,” Rifle, Dance Committees, Supreme Court, Cauldron.” Ambition: Nurse 28 NANCY SCATA 11 Portland Street Though my words be soft and still, my heart knows of their purpose.” Ambition: Airline hostess JERRY SCHOCHET Jerry” Magnolia Avenue In sooth, 1 know not why they laugh before I speak” Tiger Tales,” Cauldron, Swim- ming, Tennis, Baseball, Student Government, Dance Committees. Ambition: Radio ROBERT SCHWENSFEIR Bob” Cromwell The world knows nothing of its greatest man.” Playmakers, Radio Programs, Tiger Tales,” Dance Committees, Senate, House of Representatives, Fire Squad, Cauldron,” Class Treasurer. Ambition: Mechanical engineer FRANCES SEKSCENSKI Fran” No. Rd., Cromwell A subny smile plus sparkling eyes — brings forth a beauty undenied” Bowling, House of Representa- tives. Ambition: Medical secretary JOSEPH SECUSO Joe” 429 High Street A man of few words.” Cross Country, Track. Ambition: Machinist JUNE SHEKOSKY Junie” Cromwell Good-natured and sincere.” F.H.A., Tumbling, Bowling, Fire Squad, Tiger Tales,” Dance Com- mittees, Radio Programs. Ambition: Waves W i LENORE SHLIEN Lee” 51 Loveland Street All musical people seem to be happy.” Bowling, Teacher’s Secretary. CAROL ANN SIERING 15 Pearl Street A rare compound of frolic and fun, who relished a joke and rejoiced a pun.” Playmakers, Latin Club, Radio Programs, Dance Committees, Cauldron, Tiger Tales” Fea- ture Staff Editor, Play Committees. Ambition: Merchandising 29 GLORIA SILK Glo” 157 College Street Of sweet and quiet spirit Cauldron,” Police Force. Ambition: Office work RONALD ALEX SKOOG Bones” Main St., Cromwell There's a lean fellow that beats all.” Ambition: Accountant ROBERT EDWARD SMITH Bob” Cromwell Men of few words are the best men. House of Representatives, Su- preme Court, Boy’s State. Ambition: Auto mechanic LOUIS SPADA Buddy” Cromwell Size is no obstacle” Dance Committees. Ambition: Own business EDITH CHRISTINE SNEED Edie” 59 South Street Always happy, always gay, al- ways smiling —that's her way” Bowling, Tiger Tales,” Basket- ball, G.S.L. Representative, Dance Committee. Ambition: Nurse BEULAH MAE STOCKING Bunny” Cromwell Silence is golden F.H.A. MARTHA ELIZABETH SULLIVAN Betsy” 416 So. Main Street Small, but not too small to be noticed Dance Committees, G.A.A. Secre- tary, Teacher’s Secretary, Tiger Tales.” Ambition: Medical secretary SHIRLEY MARGARET SWANSON Squeeks” Cromwell Appears quiet and unobtrusive — but O, my!” Bowling, Rifle, F. H. A., Cauld- ron,” Teacher’s Secretary. Ambition: Air line stewardess 30 JOSEPH ROBERT SWIFT Boney” Allen Rd., Cromwell Come day, go day ” Ambition: Electrical engineer MARION BORROMEO ANNE SWIFT Timmy” Allen Rd., Cromwell In a twinkle of an eye .” Rifle, Basketball, House of Rep- resentatives, Dance Committee, Eire Squad. KATHERINE SZAPKOWSKI ”Kitty” Rockfall She is still a laughing lassie — free from all haughty airs ” Rifle. F.H.A., Tumbling, Bowl- ing, G.A.A. Representative, Caul- dron.” JOHN F. TOCHKO Red” Evergreen Rd., Cromwell Cromwell grows ’em big.” Playmakers. Ambition: Undecided SEBASTIAN TARALLO Julius” 37 Hubbard St. I speak little but understand much.” Football, Baseball, Basketball Captain, Fire Squad, Dance Com- mittee. JOHN TURRO “Johnny” 71 Spring Street A merry heart makes for a cheerful face.” Rifle, Basketball, House of Rep- resentatives, Senate, School Play, Latin Club, Italian Club, Fire Squad, Radio Programs. Ambition: College RUTH JANE VINCENT Ruthie” 233 William Street A very gentle person and of good conscience” G.S.L. Representative, Cauld- ron,” Slate Committee. Ambition: Physical education MARILYN CYNTHIA WALDIE Maril” Court St., Cromwell She shows you laughing lips and rougish eyes” Bowling, Baton Corps, Cauld- ron,” Teacher’s Secretary, Dance Committees, Radio Programs. Ambition: Private secretary 31 DAVID MICHAEL WALSH Dave” 4 Brainard Avenue Slow and steady wins the race.” Football, Swimming, Track, Tiger Tales,” Dance Committee, School Play, City Government, Police Force, Fire Squad. Ambition: Undertaker RAYMOND WHITEHEAD Whitey” 436 Washington St. Like the coast of Maine, one continuous bluff” Basketball, Baseball, Dance Com- mittee, Police Force, Supreme Court, City Government. Ambition: Plumber i SONIA ANNE WITKOWSKI Snooks” Cromwell The wisdom of many — person- ality and wit of one” Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Dance Committees, Play makers Vice-President, Tiger Tales,” National Honor Society, Student Teacher, Latin Club Sec- retary, Tennis, Cauldron” Edi- tor-in-Chief, Fire Squad, School Play, Radio programs, Courtesy Committee. Ambition: Physical therapist PATRICIA WRANG Pat” 13 Prospect Street High ideals in a quiet heart.” Dance Committees, Teacher’s Sec- retary, Cauldron.” Ambition: Business school GEORGE ZEEB George 225 College Street Lord what fools these mortals be” Rifle, Swimming, Dance Commit- tees, Cauldron,” Radio, Latin Club. Ambition: College PAUL EDWARD ZIMMITTI Scratch” 203 Pearl Street Having many friends is truly a man's happiness.” Football, Basketball, Baseball, Fire Squad, School Play, Dance Committees, City Government, National Honor Society. Ambition: Dentist 32 Standing: Lenda, Lifset, Looby. Sitting: Clew, Lord, Friedman. The Cabinet, appointed by the president of Student Government, acts for the entire student body and has a definite part in the Student Government of M.H.S. This organization helps to enforce laws, keep the school clean, and keeps a record of student government finances. It also advises the president on all matters. g j g '■j-i The members of the Cabinet were as follows: Marion Lord, president, Philip Friedman, chief justice of the Supreme Court; Joe Rosano, police chief; Sebastian Annino, fire chief; Elliot Lifset, secretary of interior; Barbara Lenda, secretary of finance; and Janet Looby, secretary of publicity. SUPREME COURT One of the most important branches of Student Government is the Supreme Court. This judicial body judges with fairness and honesty all cases presented to them. 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 both boys and girls from each of the four classes. Philip Friedman was chief justice, assisted by Paul Zimmitti, defense attor- ney; George Poliner, prosecuting attorney; Eva Neumann, clerk; Joe Rosano, chief of police. The Court was in session every Thursday during third period under the capable supervision of Mr. A. A. Johnson. Standing: Poliner, Neumann, Zimmitti. Seated: Friedman. Standing: John Turro, Arlene Rosener, Donna Garde, James Russo. Seated: Jerry Bchm, Harvey, Clew, Speaker of the Senate; Paul Bellamo. SENATE The Senate of the M.H.S. Republic consists of ten members elected by the student body. Of these, four are seniors, three are juniors, two are sophomores, and one is a freshman. Throughout the year this branch of Student Government passes or rejects bills which have originated in the House. For the first time in the history of the high school, the Senate and the House held a tea for the faculty. A Christmas dance and a sale of pins were among their other accomplishments. Much of the credit for the success of these undertakings should be given to Miss Ruth Johnson and Mr. John Dunn, who did a splendid job as advisers for this group. Working together with the Senate, the 1951-52 House of Representatives has endeavored this year to improve our school by making practical and just laws. We have had a very co-operative and enthusiastic group of people chosen by the student body as their representatives. In addition to the formation of bills to promote good conduct among the citizens and to improve the appearance of the school, the House has completed two big projects: first, the tea for the faculty in November 1951, which was enjoyed both by members of the student government and the teachers; secondly, the dance on December 15th at which many of the M.H.S. citizens made merry. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Standing: Smith, Malone, Rame, Millerick, Hubbard, Trembley, Bartulis, Frank. Seated: Rame, DiMauro, Car- ter, Lombardo, Tringali. Second row: Gurland, Miller- ick, Lifset, McHugh, Footit, Lawton, Whitehead. First row: Bohncr, Clew, Rosano, Barone, Rosener. The Police Force, headed by its competent Chief Joe Rosario, organized quickly and efficiently. In operation the boys and girls have the power and duty to arrest any student who refuses to recognize a law of the school. Thus they work in conjunction with Student Government and the faculty in carrying out their system of law enforcement analogous to that of our city police. All arrests are accompanied by a warrant issued for the offender and signed by the Chief Justice. Also the police force cooperates with the firemen during drills in directing auto- mobile traffic and maintaining general order. POLICE FORCE FIRE DEPARTMENT This year Middletown High School's Fire Department got off to a fine start under the capable leadership of Chief Sebastian Annino. Consisting mainly of upper classmen, the members are organized according to their daily schedules and assigned to posts correspondingly. With every fire drill the boys and girls spring into action, clearing out rooms, closing windows, and directing student traffic. After careful observation, any corridor jams are reported by the firemen. It is their job to correct any such factors detrimental to providing the safest, most rapid evacuation of the school in the event of any emergency. Fourth row: Kelsey, Krauth, Friedman, Schwensfcir. Third row: Bellavia, Poliner, Miller- ick, Higgins, Anderson, Zim- mitti, Ramc, Bartolotta, Bel- lamo, D’Orio, Turro, Clew, Kelly. Second row: Shekosky, Witkowski, Lenda, Sambor, Swift. First row: Lifset, An- nino. Second row: Nicholas, Wilcox, Carta, Day, Bonvino. First row: McHugh, Rizzo, Barone, Rosener, Caramma. GIRLS’ STUDENT LEAGUE Every year the Girls’ Student League has an impressive ceremony, during which they present the new officers to the members of the organization. The officers for this year were Evelyn Barone, president; Evelyn Rizzo, vice-president; Arlene Rosener, secretary; Joan McHugh, director of socials; Lillian Caramma, director of service; Kathy Nicholas, news reporter; and Betty Tringali, pianist. Every girl in the school is a member of the Girls’ Student League. This organization does many things during the year. In the spring they sponsor a semi- formal dance. The Girls’ Student League representatives in each section room are in charge of various ticket sales and collections for- numerous charities. Every girl, when she enters high school, automatically becomes a member of the Girls’ Athletic Association. Representatives who assist in planning the annual dance, which in turn raises the necessary funds to support the school activities, are chosen from each section room. The girls also planned the Awards Assembly in June; and they sponsored a radio program, which was broadcast over WCNX early in the year. Advising the girls during the year were Mrs. June Crawford and the follow- ing officers: Dolores Marino, president; Frances Satagaj, vice-president; Deborah Reinhardt, secretary; and Louise Calzetta, treasurer. G. A. A. Satagaj, Calzetta, Rheinhart, Marino. Standing: Stevens, Bonfoey, Harris, Larson, Waldie. Seat- ed: Aubin, Laudano, Caffrey, Miss Spencer. The Future Homemakers of America is a part of the national organization of girls who are interested in homemaking. The activities of this group are numerous. They include helping the com- munity, school, and home. Homemakers’ degrees are awarded ac regional and state meetings to those girls who have erned them. At the state meetings, state officers and delegates are chosen for the national convention. F. H. A. The club has had another successful year under the capable direction of Miss Spencer, the adviser. The officers are Ann Landano, president; Helen Aubin, vice- president; Mary Ann Caffrey, secretary; and Deliah Woodhouse, treasurer. ITALIAN CLUB Under the capable supervision of Mr. Leonard Pompa, the Italian Club strove to better acquaint its members with the customs and civilization of the Italian people. During club meetings, the members discussed informally the topics which were brought up in class. This year the club made a new venture — a trip to New York. Here they enjoyed the television show, Strike It Rich,” a movie, and a sightseeing tour which included a trip to the Italian Radio Station, W. O. V. The following were the officers who helped plan the year's activities: Paul Bellamo, president; Raymond Whitehead, vice-president; Walter Mesick, secre- tary; William Commerford, treasurer. ifWWVy Standing: Sarcia, Whitehead, Commerford, Mesick, Gianni, Passanisi. Seated; Amato, Cia- burri, Riccardi, Bellamo, Co- francesco, Lombardi. Standing: Chiasson, Poliner, McHugh, Friedman, Arm- strong, Mandolfo, Kovals, Shearer, Barone, Zimmitti, Marino. Seated: Satagaj, Lord, Carter, Schwensfeir, Fodaski, Neumann. Kneeling: Stearns, Hitchcock, Wilson, Ahlberg. NATIONAL Th National Honor Society is an organization composed of those students who have shown high scholarship, capable leadership, exceptional character, and unselfish service. The members have taken an active part in a number of activities throughout their school years, and have shown themselves to be dependable and helpful at all rimes. HONOR SOCIETY Under the capable guidance of Miss Elsie Ferrell, the faculty adviser, this organization has done much to inspire students to obtain high grades and to stimulate interest in community affairs. The members have learned to strive always for the highest and the best, keeping in mind the society's symbols: the keystone, signifying knowledge, and the flaming torch, representing the light of learning. This year the Playmakers have been extremely active under the direction of its three advisers: Miss Lois A. Fanska, Miss Molly Trinkaus, and Mr. Harold E. Healy. The major project was the all-school play, Our Miss Brooks,” presented in November. A radio program was broadcast in connection with the advertisement of our three-act play. In January a few members traveled to Hartford to see the play Anna Christie,” which they enjoyed very much. The members had a party which was attended by Portland and Woodrow Wilson High School. Dr. Paul W. Stoddard, a former drama critic, spoke to the groups. Another high point in the year's activities was the presentation of Sky Fodder” as an assembly and its entrance in the Connecticut Drama Festival. PLAYMAKERS Fourth row: George Holmes, David Epstein, John Robida, William Hubbard, James Masseili, Salvatore Marchese, Stuart Summers. Third row: Beverly Larson, Barbara Pom- fret, Doris Stearns, Jacqueline Armstrong, Janice Ryan, Mar- ilyn Sheehan, Barbara Lenda. Second row: Eva Neumann, Eleanor LaBarge, Barbara An- derson, Ann Kowaleski, Jean Neill, Kathryn Nicholas, Mar- garet Kelly, Marie Milardo, Louise O'Neill. First row: Irene Specyalski, Joan Schaef- er, secretary; Joanne Hodge, treasurer; Carol Wilcox, presi- dent; Annette Marino, vice- president; Janet Appellof, Helen Harper. The choral groups, under the capable direction of Mrs. Dorothy Owen, had a very successful year. The most active of these groups is the Little Choir, which has twenty members and meets three noons a week. The other groups include the Girls' Glee Club, consisting of forty girls, which meets three times a week; the Freshman Boys' Glee Club, with six boys meeting twice a week; and the Girls' Quartet and Boys' Quartet, both meeting three days a week. This year the C.C.I.L. Music Festival was held at Middletown High School on April 1 with the following schools attending: Bristol, Meriden, Windham, Manchester, West Hartford, and Middletown. CHORAL GROUPS Tiger Tales, a bi-monthly publication, is planned and written by the students. It reports on all news concerning school events, student activities, sports, features, and editorials. Working under the management of Donald Gurland, editor-in-chief, were George Poliner, copy-editor; Doris Stearns, make-up editor; Claire Fodaski, news editor; Carol Siering, feature editor; Philip Friedman and Elliot Lifset, sports editors; Helen Bartolotta, alumni editor; Carole Clew, Over-The-Back-Fence” editor; Jerry Schochet, exchange editor; Evelyn Barone, business manager. Each staff is supervised by a faculty adviser from the English Department, with Mr. Walker as general adviser for the paper. TIGER TALES Third row: Wrubel, Hitch- cock, Anderson, Armstrong, DeCarlo, Gross, Clew, Schwens- feir, Lenda, Giacco, Bohner, Carta, Maloney. Second row: Tringali, O’Neill, Sambor, Frank, Neumann, Shekosky, Cole, Sneed, Kelly, Kay, Cu- beta, Davidson, Appellof, Branciforte, Baskin. First row: Stearns, Bartolotta, Clew, Lif- set, Gurland, Friedman, Fod- aski, Siering, Barone. 40 CROSS COUNTRY Second row: Gora, Chamber- lain, Gurland, Lessor, Ditman, Kelly, Leonard, Carta, Sum- mers, Rosenberg, Pessoni. First row: Radcliffe, Ribera, Soren- son, Pattavina, Rooslund, Coch- lin, Baskin, Malone, Bordon- aro. Running along with tradition, Middletown High School’s 1951 cross country team completed another unsatisfactory season with a 3 and 4 record. Although they opposed some of the best teams in the state, the Tigers, captained by Jerry Kelly under Coach Bozoian, did manage wins over Windham, Weaver, and South- ington. However, there were also some encouraging aspects to the season. Guy Carta, next year’s captain-elect, proved the top legger on the team, heading the Orange and Black in nearly every meet. In the state meet at Wesleyan he placed fourteenth from a field of over 100 high school hopefuls. Since a number of star players were lost through graduation, Coach Waino Fillback was not very hopeful for a successful season. Nevertheless, the 1951 Tigers plowed through their schedule with relentless power to join rank with the finest teams in the annals of the school. Victories over such mighty combines as Manchester and West Hartford were included in the 7 and 1 record. Long will the Tigers remember that thrilling Manchester tangle! Undoubtedly, though, the sweetest victory was the 31-0 rout of Woodrow Wilson. Four years had been long enough to keep the coveted city title from our door. FOOTBALL Third row: Spada, Goldberg, Fredericks, Russo, Clifford, Buckley, Stubbins, P. Smith, Chester, Morassini, Beratta, Tine. Second row: Coach Leg- gett, Sweeney, DiMauro, Jas- kot, Shearer, Mesick, Nielson, McKnight, Johnson, Gineo, Erdman, Coach Fillback. First row: R. Smith, Commerford, Clew, Ross, Footit, Rosano, Murray, Ciccarello, Behm, Cu- beta, Gianetti, Sneed. 42 BASKETBALL Third Row: Whitehead, Di- Mauro, Rosano, Charbonnier, Tarallo, Gtxxirich, Geer, Den- ine, Mierzejewski, Faraci, Da- vis. Second Row: Behm, Rus- so, Varcen, Satagaj, Monnes, Cicarrello, Gallito, Crescima- no. Coach Dietrich. First Row; Zimmitti, Cahill, Rosenberg, Holmes, Romano, Hartigan, Burns. The Middletown High School basketball team led by Captain Seb Tarallo had one of its worst seasons in M.H.S. history. Partial blame can be claimed by the fact that only Seb Tarallo and Don Gurland were returning lettermen, with neither of the two seeing regular varsity action in the previous year. Because of this, great pressure was placed on last year’s javee performers and new recruits. Excellent showings were displayed by Jerry Behm and Dick Dooley, two new- comers to varsity competition. Included in this year's wins were two brilliant upsets over Woodrow Wilson, our city rivals in the annual games at Wesleyan University. BASEBALL The 1951 baseball team, under coach Bill Dietrich, started off the season with an optimistic outlook, for there was a good deal of experienced talent returning. Frank Vareen and Jim Russo were ready and waiting to roam the outfield, while co-captains Fran Monnes and Pete Satagaj and Jerry Behm were prepared to hold a threatening vigilance over the inner grass. But things did not work out as hoped, and the boys put away their mitts and cleats with a 6 and 8 tally. Nevertheless, the Bengals were consoled; including in those six victories were two over city rival Woodrow Wilson. Standing: Coach Fillback, Goodrich, Davis, Sneed, Ta- ralio, H. Dooley, Santacroce, R. Dooley, Hunt. Kneeling: McKnight, Gineo, Behm, Pas- sancsi, Gurland. 43 SWIMMING Standing: Epstein, Magnano, Byland, Schochet, Clew, Coach Alton, Lifset, Ross, Kelly, Zeeb, Pessoni, Summers. Kneeling: Citron, Goldberg, Higgins, Friedman, Baskin, Doolan, Trebbe, Gross, Wru- bel. The Middletown High School mermen, led by Captain Phil Friedman, enjoyed another winning season. The Tigers opened their season by submerging Hartford Bulkely at the Y.M.C.A. pool. During the season Captain Phil Friedman broke the school 100 yard backstroke record three times, thus bringing his school total to five school backstroke records. Many promising sophomores won their share of honors. Included are breastroker Joe Magnano, freestyler Ron Byland and Charlie Wrubel. Due to graduation the Tigers will lose such regulars as Captain Phil Friedman, Bob Doolan, Jerry Kelly, Gary Ross, Harvey Clew, Don Higgins, and George Zeeb. Last year Coach Bozoian turned out one of the best track combines in the history of the school. The season was painted up by the brilliant winning of the Hartford Invitational and Indoor Class B State Championship Titles at New Haven. At the Connecticut relays the Bengal boys showed their dominance, out- scoring all other Class B teams. Such outstanding performers as Doc Svihovec, Jack Murray, and Warner Klapprodt were led by co-captains Jim Mann and Lou D'Aquilla. Several fresh- men, Bill Sneed, Guy Carta, and Dick Dooley, performed indispensably well and showed promise as future assets to Middletown High track. TRACK Second row: Mr. Bozoian, Mc- Knight, Dooley, Murray, Svi- hovec, Fitzpatrick, Mann, Sneed, Walsh, Dooley, D'Aquila. First row: Smith, Hunt, Gora, D'Emanuele, Perruccio, Chester, Carta, Chamberlain. 44 BOYS’ RIFLE Standing: Ballachino, Whalen, Woods, Mr. Pompa, Schilke, Rosano, Kelley. Seated: Bar- one, Riggott, Bellavia, Jansak, Ceplenski. All boys upon joining the Boys’ Rifle Team automatically become members of the National Rifle Association and are awarded letters if they place in at least one-half of the matches during the year. The 1951-1952 Middletown High School Boys’ Rifle Team practiced every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Armory with Mr. Leonard Pompa as instructor. The team participated in numerous hand-to-hand and postal matches throughout the state, including a match with the Middletown High School Girls’ Rifle Team. Although there were only a few lettermen returning, Captain Bob Bellavia and his sharpshooters completed a very successful season. GIRLS’ RIFLE The Girls’ Rifle Club meets once a week at The Middlefield Rifle Range, where, under the capable direction of Dwight C. Warner, the girls learn to handle guns properly and engage in hand-to-hand and postal matches throughout the state, including a match with the Middletown High School Boys’ Rifle Team. At the end of the year, the girls travel to the Winchester Club in New Haven, where they compete with schools throughout the state to determine the state champions. Letters are awarded to girls with averages of 90 or more, and others who have faithfully attended practice receive numerals. Standing: Johnson, Miller, Eastman, Nelson, Blake, Man- carella. Seated: Spaeth, Mr. Warner, Franklin. 45 CHEERLEADING Yea, team!,” Go, team, go!,” and other similar cheers could be heard as the football season opened in Septem- ber. Of course, these chants could come only from the peppy, enthusiastic rooters, the cheerleaders. Under the energetic lead- ership of their head cheerleader, Jane Ribra, the 1952 squad has certainly been outstanding in their cheering ability. At basketball as well as at football games their presence has inspired the players on to victory. Each of the ten girls con- tributed much of her time and energy to make this year’s squad one of the best in Middletown High’s history. On October 27 the cheerleaders spon- sored a victory dance in order to raise funds to purchase new sweaters. Third row: Commerford, Rib- era, Bohner. Second row: Riz- zo, Witkowski, DiMauro. First row: Salonia, Bruggen, DiMauro. Front row: Bartol- otta. THE BATON CORPS The Baton Corps is an activity open to all girls. It acts as a marching unit with the band at all sports events. They practice every day after school under the capable direction of Mr. Forrest C. Har- vey. The officers of this year’s corps are: Gerry Pattavina, president; Barbara Lan- dau, vice-president; Joyce Smith, secre- tary; Joan DePaulo, treasurer. In January 1952, the Baton Corps sponsored the Sock Dance. The pur- pose of this dance was to obtain funds for the newly purchased uniforms. The girls worked diligently all year in perfecting their twirling routine. The staff extends their best wishes for the future. Third row: Moroni, Anderson, Pattavina, Trebbe, Landau. Second row: Smith, Mc- Cormich, Krauth, DePoala, DiMauro. First row: Pattavina, Smith. TENNIS Tlie 1951 season was the initial sea- son for the Tiger netmen in six years. Led by Captain Art Waldman, the Tiger netmen posted a very poor season against stiff competition. The teams the Tigers faced were only C.C.I.L. encounters. The Tigers had a 1-11 record with the only victory against Bristol. The netmen boasted only two seniors on the varsity; the rest of the team was made up of juniors and freshmen. The Tiger netmen were coached by Bob Arnold, who with his able leadership ought to have the netsters in top form for the 1952 campaign. Next season the Tigers will have only C.C.I.L. teams on their schedule. Standing: Wrang, Mr. Arnold, Campisi. Front: Schochet, Waldman, Kowaleski. BOWLING The Girls' Bowling Club met once a week on Thursday afternoons at the Y.M.C.A. alleys. They engaged in playdays with the surrounding schools and sponsored several parties of their own. This year for the first time the girls also competed with members of the M.H.S. faculty. At the end of the year the girl attaining the highest average received a special award, while the other members received letters. The plans for their activities were made under the guidance of Miss Helen K. D’Apice and the following officers: Dolores Marino, president; Deborah Rein- hardt, vice-president; Alice Jacob, secretary; and Jane Bartolotta, treasurer. Standing: Stearns, Matthew- son, Marchese, Cannatta, Al- essi, Paranzino, Russo, Dana, Young, Miller, Augeri, Piasta, Trembley, Mastergeorge. Seat- ed, middle: Bartollota, Rein- hart, Marino, Jacobs, Cofran- cesco. Seated, front: Basile, Nelson, Pantano, Kcaskowski, LoGuidice, Aubin, Dumont, Davis, Emme. 47 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Left to Right: Bartollota, Branciforte, Cubetta, Carta, Ribera, Clew, Commerford, Monnes, Kowaleski, Fortuna, Fazzino, Swift, Santavenere, Marino. Having been previously coached in gym classes by Mrs. Crawford in the fundamentals of basketball, many girls became interested in organizing intramural games to be held after school. This plan was carried out, and classes opposed one another in a system of rotation. All classes participated in these games. If the required number of members on a team failed to be present at any one of the games, the game was then forfeited to the opponent. The winning team was determined by the greatest number of games won during the entire season. Individual awards were presented to outstanding members of the basketball grour at the awards assembly. The Tumbling Squad, which meets in the gym weekly during the third period, has practiced throughout the fall and winter for their annual tumbling assembly. This assembly, which was presented to the student body on February 7, was based on a theme of ragdolls and wooden soldiers who come to life in a toy shop, and offered the tumblers a chance to exhibit many of their various tumbling techniques. Under the leadership of Jane Ribera, president; Doris Bonvino, secre- tary; and Shirley Pandolfo, treasurer, the Tumbling Squad, one of the most popular girls’ sports, has had a profitable and enjoyable year. TUMBLING SQUAD Back Row, standing: Lewan- dowski, Joanne Johnson, Bar- bara Davidson, Barbara Smith. Hand Stand: Peggy Hartigan. Kneeling: Virginia Davis, Maureen Rowen, Irene Specy- alski. Back Bend: Milardo, Annabel DiMauro. Splits: Ribera, Bonvino. 48 Conflagration, My Domicile Is About To Be Consumed! 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Gilfix • Compliments of SCHMIDT'S LAUNDRY 148 WILLIAM STREET 48 BROAD STREET Compliments of MALLOVE'S JEWELRY and GIFTS 471 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. THE MIDDLETOWN COAL OIL CO. KIOKERS — BURNERS 325 MAIN STREET Telephone 7-1440 COMPLIMENTS OF THE CONNECTICUT POWER CO. CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1952 JOHN H. SHAIL CARPENTER ami CABINET MAKER Fine Work A Specialty” WARWICK STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Telephone 6-2328 MIDDLETOWN, CONN. DETORO ELECTRIC CO. Formerly WHITMORE ELECTRIC CO. Electrical Contractor and Appliances 710 MAIN STREET CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1952 from BOB HOLLY — Your Atlantic Station With Twenty-Three Years Know How CORNER BROAD and WILLIAM STREETS fleVKK POWER TOOLS SINGER SEWING CENTER HOWS YOUR T.A. APPEAL? That depends on you — And how up to the minute your wardrobe is. If you’d like more clothes, why not make them yourself? It’s fun . . . it’s easy to learn — and easy to on the budget, too . . . Enroll today for your special Teen Age Sewing Course — and bring your friends . . . from your own class. You will make a dress while learning to sew. Complete 9 Lesson Course For Girls age 12-17 — $8.00 470 MAIN STREET Telephone 7-1270 Compliments of LONGWORTH-CARLSON, INC. Your Authorized Ford Dealer 55 NORTH MAIN STREET Phone 6-8618 HERRMANN'S DELICATESSEN The Home of Good Things to Eat 138 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN, AMATO'S — HOME APPLIANCES — 600 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Phone 7-1893 FOR SHOOTERS LYMAN SIGHTS IDEAL TOOLS CUTT and COMPENSATORS THE LYMAN GUN SIGHT CORP. ★ MIDDLEFIELD CONNECTICUT HARLOW PRODUCTS CORP. For the best in Plastic Yard Goods, finished items, and made to order articles; Prints, plain Film, Embossed Textures, Quilted Goods, in light and heavy films, see us at the factory retail outlet. ★ 1 FACTORY STREET P. O. Box 440 MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Telephone 7-1030 THE GUSTAV LOEWENTHAL LUMBER CO. LUMBER and MILL WORK BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES BERLIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1952 BUTLER'S INSURANCE OFFICE INC. BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1952 ETHEL GORDON'S DRESS SHOP The Will To Win Cannot Be Defeated” MIDDLETOWN, CONN. BEST WISHES To The CLASS OF 1952 WILLIAM K. BUGGIE INSURANCE AGENCY ★ CROMWELL, CONN. GARDEN RESTAURANT Famous For Good Food” ★ 465 MAIN STREET Corner Washington and Main MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Telephone 6-9794 J. A. OTTERBEIN CO. RIVER ROAD MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Telephone 6-7759 — 6-7750 Compliments of ANGELA'S CARD SHOPPE 580 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Telephone 7-0230 You’ll Find Everything Special For A Specialty SHOP E S T A ' S MIDDLETOWN, CONN. GET TO KNOW CAMP'S — For Good Clothes — OUR COMPLIMENTS To The CLASS OF 1952 from R. W. CAMP CO. MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. JEROME COATS SUITS, LTD. 111-117 CHURCH STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. ★ Junior Miss and Women’s Coats and Suits at Manufacturer to Wearer Prices. Compliments of J. POLINER SONS FINEST BRANDS of SHOES For All Members of the Family 548 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. G . U . REED RECORDS — RADIO — REPAIRS TELEVISION — SERVICE 143 WILLIAM STREET Telephone 6-7882 PHILIP A. BAILEY Televsion and Electronic Laboratory 6-14 ALSOP AVENUE Telephone 6-0741 John C. Barry President J. Alfred Dodd Secretary -Treasurer THE STRONG HALE LUMBER CO. BUILDING MATERIALS HEADQUARTERS See Us Before You Build Telephone 6-6687 PORTLAND, CONN. 590 WASHINGTON STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. COMPLIMENTS Compliments of W. S. REYNOLDS CHRYSLER — PLYMOUTH JACKSON CHEVROLET COMPANY Telephone 6-0078 96 CHURCH STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Telephone 6-7766 CAULKINS POST INC. Gems In Fine Home Furnishings J. C. PENNY CO. ★ COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR THE FAMILY ★ Compliments of THE DU-LITE CHEMICAL RIVER ROAD MIDDLETOWN, CONN. THE MOST MODERN BARBER SHOP IN TOWN HUGO'S BARBER SHOP 122 COLLEGE STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. AMOTO'S BAKE SHOP 656 MAIN STREET Telephone 6-9900 61st ANNIVERSARY YEAR DEVOTED TO MAKING HOMES MORE BEAUTIFUL COMPLIMENTS ITKIN'S CURTAIN AND LINEN SHOPPE OF J. WARREN MYLCHREEST Incorporated BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 498 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of CASO'S GREENHOUSES MAIN STREET CROMWELL, CONN. COMPLIMENTS OF and JOSEPH H. MYLCHREEST Incorporated BUILDING MATERIALS NEW ENGLAND FABRIC CO., INC. Venetian Blinds, Tapes and Narrow Fabrics 350 SOUTH MAIN STREET RICE, DAVIS DALEY INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Telephone 6-2090 MIDDLETOWN, CONN. FARMERS AND MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK 1858 1952 BUY U. S. SAVINGS BONDS LINDERME ZURCHER INC. 80 MAIN STREET G.E. APPLIANCES TELEVISION — BETTER BRANDS IN MIDDLETOWN IT'S SIMMONS FOR FABRICS Dresses, Suits, Draperies, Upholstery 181 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Telephone 6-8026 How May We Serve You? Savings Account — Life Insurance Xmas Club — Mortgage Loan Tax Club — G. I. Mortgage Loan Safe Deposit Box — Registered Checks L. O. E. S. DAVIS, INC. EVERYTHING IN BUILDING MATERIAL” ★ MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Dial 6-6693 FLOYD MONROE SON INC. DODGE PLYMOUTH Sales Service Parts Phone 7-2539 CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1952 MASTER SUPPLY The Place to Buy Your Plumbing, Electrical, and Hardware Supplies 606 MAIN STREET Telephone 6-7771 Compliments of DRAKE'S RADIO ELECTRIC APPL. 171 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Phone 6-7854 Compliments of C. B. STONE INC. 56 WARWICK STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. DUNN'S SERVICE STATION SHELL GAS — OIL — LUBRICATION Washing — Tires — Accessories Telephone 6-9728 471 WASHINGTON STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. NEW YORK BAKERY FOR PASTRY THAT IS GOOD Special Attention Given to All Churches, Schools, and Fraternal Orders. 114 MAIN STREET Telephone 6-0469 BEST OF LUCK To ’52 NOBERT MOTORS INC. LINCOLN — MERCURY Sales — Parts — Service 643 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. MARTY'S MODERN SHOE REPAIR Expert Shoe Repairing Specializing in Orthopedic Work A Complete Line of Shoe Accessories 660 MAIN STREET Marty Mariano, Prop. Tel. 6-8360 PELTON S DRUG STORE 108 MAIN STREET 108 E. MAIN STREET Middlesex County’s Leading Drug Store Enjoy the Delicious Foods at Middletown's Newest Kosher Delicatessen SIEGEL'S DELICATESSEN 125 COLLEGE STREET Telephone 7-0455 THE MIDDLETOWN PRESS MIDDLESEX COUNTY’S ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER Dial 6-7781 472 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. THE VALLEY OIL COMPANY, Inc. THE PLACE TO BUY YOUR OIL BURNER” ★ Stop at Your Favorite Food Store THE MOHICAN MARKET and BAKERY 528 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of MIDDLESEX SPORTS CENTER EVERYTHING IN SPORTS” 351 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. RENT YOUR TUX AT REGAL’S! Complete Formal Wear Rental Service REGAL MEN'S SHOES Corner COURT and MAIN STREETS MIDDLETOWN, CONN. ii' JIMMY'S BEAUTY SALON Beauty Culture In All Its Branches Permanent Waning Specialists Telephone 7-2493 Above Sears-Roebuclc Co. BUICK AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE Where To Buy It CAULKINS F. L. AUTO CO. 493 MAIN STREET Telephone 6-6633 Compliments of MIDDLETOWN THEATERS Sal Adorno Gen. Mgr. JOHN BONDI'S AETNA BARBER SHOP 426 MAIN STREET Next to Whelan’s — Over Nugent’s Dual Bangs Ladies Personality Feather Cuts 3 BARBERS TO SERVE That the future may be filled with a full measure of Success is our hope for the 1952 graduates at M. H. S. ATWELL'S JEWELRY STORE SINCE 1822 Compliments of CLUB VASQUES Catering to BANQUEl'S - WEDDINGS - PARTIES Capacity 500 People 74 NEWFIELD STREET MIDDLETOWN Tel. 7-0935 CLARK TRUE INC. JEWELERS and SILVERSMITHS MIDDLETOWN. CONN. COLOR MART Paint — Wallpaper — Artist Supplies 140 WASHINGTON STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. CROMWELL MOTORS INC MURPHY S DRUG STORE J. A. Murphy, Pharmacist PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY 644 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. JOSEPH P. KINSELLA Registered Pharmacist PRESCRIPTION DRUC,GIST 514 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. BUY IT BAKED at SCHAFER'S BAKERY, INC. Telephone 7-2835 166 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. THE EMPIRE SHOP REBUILDERS Carl Morello, Prop. 167 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of CLARKE INSURANCE AGENCY 110 SO. MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Telephone 6-1179 SALES and SERVICE CARS — TRUCKS 47 MAIN STREET CROMWELL, CONN. BACON BROTHERS, INC. Established 1899 Phone 7-2593 DELTA POWER TOOLS For The Home Hobbyist 359 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of FREDERICK NORDGREN Dairy and Poultry Feed Fertilizers — Insecticides Dog Food — Hardware — Paint — Seed Asphalt Shingles — Poultry Supplies RAILROAD STATION CROMWELL, CONN. Compliments of NUGENT'S WOODWARD DRUG STORE COMPLETE DRUG SERVICE 240 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of GIUFFRIDA ELECTRIC CO. ★ PINE STREET EXTENSION Phone 6-3094 Compliments of FOUNTAIN'S VISIT THE JUNIOR DEPARTMENT at the DAVIS YOUTH CENTER 329 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. PAUL'S JEWELERS WATCH REPAIRING One Year Guarantee 202 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1952 from MORGAN'S BOOKSTORE Telephone 6-1994 338 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. PERSONAL SERVICE FOR ALL YOUR FLORAL NEEDS THE PERENNIAL GARDENS Jesse J. Salafia, Prop. Dial 6-2496 331 FARM HILL ROAD MIDDLETOWN, CONN. i.' ■.v.v;'. v . V + UNITED RESTAURANT Excellent Food — Well Served SEA FOOD Air Conditioned Phone 6-9981 275 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. LOCK-GARD FURS Remodeling — Repairing — Trimming and Novelties 13 SOUTH GROVE STREET MERIDEN, CONN. CONNECTICUT CLEANERS Frank Gionfriddo, Prop. 44 GRAND STREET Pick Up and Delivery Telephone 6-0619 Compliments of DANIELS FARM DAIRY PRODUCTS CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1952 from WRUBEL’S DEPARTMENT STORE FOR FASHION For College or Business ... for the important work you’re going to do — Wrubel’s has the Clothes for You! Compliments of FRED SHEKOSKY — BUILDER — CROMWELL, CONN. JOSEPH GIONFRIDDO COMPANY MASON CONTRACTOR 216 PEARL STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. ANGELO DIMODICA MASON CONTRACTOR 222 PEARL STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Telephone 6-7949 Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments of BERNIE FIELDS PINSKER'S JEWELRY STORE MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of SHAPIRO'S INC. ★ 136 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. HERBERT'S CLOTHING FOR MEN 339 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN Tel. 7-1040 Compliments of POP'S LUNCH SMART APPAREL For Middletown High Men In The University Manner” C O N N E L ' S Where You Can Buy With Confidence” Compliments of MASTERCRAFT TRAILERS INC. Manufacturers of BOATS and UTILITY TRAILERS 1 FACTORY STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of O'ROUKE'S DINER 728 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. COMPLIMENTS OF STANDARD-KNAPP ★ DIVISION OF EMHART MFG. CO. PORTLAND, CONNECTICUT Headquarters for School Savings SERVING SAVERS SINCE 1825 THE MIDDLETOWN SAVINGS BANK ★ CORNER MAIN and COURT STREETS MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT Congratulations and the best of luck! We at Loring are proud of the part we have had in helping to make your classbook a permanent reminder of your school years, recording with photo- graphs one of the happiest and most exciting times of your life! We hope that, just as you have chosen us as your class photographer, you will continue to think of Loring Studios when you want photographs to help you remember other momentous days to come! When you choose Loring portraits, you are sure of the finest craftsmanship at the most moderate prices! LORING 0 STUDIOS New England's Largest School Photographers COMPLIMENTS OF THE RUSSELL MFG. CO. ★ MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT Compliments of W. T. GRANT CO. Known for Values” 404 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of MIDDLESEX MOTORS INC. Cars — STUDEBAKER — Trucks 522 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. BLAKE PETERSON Plumbing and Heating — Sheet Metal Work Plumbing Fixtures of All Kinds 326 SO. MAIN STREET Phone 6-7448 HOIROYD'S QUALITY TESTED FURNITURE Compliments of WOLFE'S DRY CLEANING CO. 547 MAIN STREET 197 COURT STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Phone 6-2520 ALLING RUBBER CO. S. EDELBERG SON SPORTING GOODS TAILORING — REPAIRING — PRESSING BASS SHOES — RUBBER GOODS 105 COLLEGE STREET 476 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Telephone 6-9091 Phone 7-1830 COMPLIMENTS OF THE GOODYEAR RUBBER CO. ★ PATRONS and PATRONESSES Miss Carolina Puzo Mr. Robert Shimoda A Friend Mr. and Mrs. Rocco De Carlo Miss Rose Marie De Carlo Mr. and Mrs. Frank Andreoni Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Zimmitti Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Carlini Mrs. Rose Poliner Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fodaski Mr. and Mrs. Hodge Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hitchcock Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schwensfeir Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sambor Mr. and Mrs. Arthur La Barge Mr. and Mrs. Aneglo Cubeta Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Siering Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lenda COMPLIMENTS OF NATIONAL WALLPAPER AND PAINT STORE COLLEGE TAXI PARK DELICATESSEN MITCHELL DAIRY CO. RICH PAINT STORE HILLSIDE DAIRY DR. LOUIS J. RUFFINO TRAILWAYS OF NEW ENGLAND CONN. HDW. SUPPLY CO. INC. CROMWELL SUNOCO SERVICE MIDDLETOWN MFG. CO. HOLSPUAN'S ARMY AND NAVY STORE BUTTERFLY SHOP PAYNE’S MUSIC HOUSE CODY SHOE STORE AMENTA’S PHARMACY MONNES DAIRY A FRIEND MITCHELL’S PAINT STORE HELEN BRADFORD HAZEN COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. MIDDLESEX FRUITERY KABEL’S LUGGAGE SHOP CRONIN’S DRUG STORE FOREST CITY LAUNDRY E. CH1ARAPPA JEWELRY F. A. CLARKE Established 1892 Publishers of Fine Yearbooks Yearbooks by Offset Quality Craftsmanship Dependable Facilities THE MARK OF INDIVIDUALITY IS A YEARBOOK T. O’TOOLE SONS, INC. 31 JEFFERSON STREET • STAMFORD,CONNECTICUT STAMFORD TEL.4-9226