Middletown High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Middletown, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1956 volume:

ULDRDN Published By THE CLASS OF 1956 MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL Middletown, Connecticut DEDICATION MR. JAMES G. MURPHY We, the Class of 1956, dedicate the Cauldron” to Mr. James G. Murphy, in deep appreciation of his excellent advice, thoughtful guidance, and untiring efforts. FOREWORD Through the pages of this book are presented the scholastic and so- cial achievements of our four happy and unforgetable years at Middle- town High School. These years represent how we learned to live with others and to face life's problems with adult minds. As we advance toward higher and more difficult things, we shall recollect the knowledge gathered during our high school days and use it to steer us successfully through the sea of life. 3 Congratulations to the members of the Class of 1956 upon the comple- tion of your high school program! How fortunate you are to be gradu- ating in a country where you have the freedom to decide on the course you want to follow through life. This is one of the many privileges you have in this great land, but along with these privileges always go re- sponsibilities. Accept the responsi- bility for becoming energetic, par- ticipating citizens in your communi- ty. The course of democracy, perhaps even civilization, as we know it, will depend on the decisions you people will make during your life time as active citizens of your community, state and union. John W. Goodrich, Superintendent of Schools. The past four years have been a most important period of growth and development for you. Under the guidance of your teachers and par- ents you have had opportunity to ex- plore many fields of learning, to dis- cover your interests and abilities, to gain proficiency in certain skills, and to understand the community and world in which you live. You have progressed, during these years, from carefree childhood to the threshold of responsible adulthood. Although one significant period of your life is coming to a close, your graduation from high school marks the beginning of new and greater op- portunities. Your accomplishments of the past will serve as a foundation upon which to build higher, what- ever your plans for the future may be. Congratulations to you and best wishes for continued success. Yours sincerely, 4 Edward B. Fillback, Principal. Mrs. Ralph Buckley Helen K. D’Apice John De Nunzio Aloysius S. Domijon Agnes G. Drennan John J. Gale Mrs. W. E. Hummell Adrian A. Johnson Carl V. Johnson Margaret M. Kinnirey 5 Sidney W. Leggett Mrs. Alma M. Masley Philip Masley Agnes I. Matteson James G. Murphy Frances J. Nejako Alice B. Nelson Mrs. Dorothy R. Owen Mrs. Mary B. Richards Eleanor J. Riordan Marjorie J. Simons Ted J. Stopyra John E. Sweeney Arthur C. Tenney Molly Trinkaus SENIOR CLASS James G. Murphy Miss Eleanor J. Riordan ADVISERS 1956 CLASS OFFICERS Standing: Nick Turro, Carl Pattavina. Sitting: Joyce Duran, Bettylou Mokoski, Chris Chamis. 7 CAULDRON Third row: S. Misenti, D. Kelly, S. Moore, M. Murray, D. Gessner, L. Scanlon, P. Young, B. Planeta, N. Fillmore, I. Zilmanis, C. Simons, B. Anderson. Second row: J. Pierce, J. DeBari, A. Sharrie, S. Carroll, M. E. Jackson, J. Cary, G. Poliner, C. Strom, M. J. Wasicki, D. Schondorf, R. Giuffridda. Sitting: A. Sciacca, M. Tynan, F. Bride, S. Waldmann, P. Rosa, J. Jezouit, A. Lenda. — Editor-in-Chief — Sheila Waldmann — Literary Editor — Anne Lenda — Business Manager — Judy Jezouit — Art Editor — Patricia Rosa — Photography Editors Faine Bride Margaret Tynan — Head Typist — Ada Sciacca — Assisting Staff — LITERARY: Barbara Anderson, Pamela Aubin, Sue Carroll, Dolores Czapiga, Jacquelein DeBari, Hazel Levson, Sandra Misenti, Bettylou Mokoski, Susan Moore, Janice Pierce, Elizabeth Planeta, Gail Poliner, Lee Scanlon, Carolyn Strom. BUSINESS: Robert Briggs, Judith Cary, Constance Cornell, Veronica Decker, Nancy Fill- more, Diane Gessner, Patricia Hugo, Mariellen Jackson, Donna Kelly, Mary Murray, Louise Nobel, Diane Romegialli, Katherine Simons, Paul Young. ART: Anita Martin, Diane Schondorf, Antoinette Sharrie, Ilona Zilmanis. PHOTOGRAPHY: Rosa Giuffridda. TYPING: Sue Carroll, Joyce Duran, Antoinette Sharrie, Mary Jean Wasicki. 8 1111.. HE REW RICHARD ADINOLFO Dick” 20 Brainerd Avenue Contentment is natural wealth” Rifle 1, 2; Stage Craft Club 3. Ambition: Electrical engineer GERALDINE AMES Jeri 12 Prospect Hill Road Cromwell Her angel’s face brings sunshine to the darkest place” Playmakers 1; Baton Corps 2, 3, 4; Teacher’s Secretary 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 3; Cauldron; Driver Training 2. Ambition: To move back to Maine. Professional figure skater BARBARA ANDERSON Barb” 319 Main Street Cromwell Wearing all that tv eight of learning lightly like a flower.” Playmakers 1; Mayor-for-a-Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 2, 3, 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; Bowling 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4; Class Officer 4; G.A.A. Represen- tative 3; G.S.L. Representative 1; Cauldron; Radio Programs 1, 2; Assembly 3. Ambition: College NORMAN ANDERSON Norm” 79 West Street Cromwell I never worry. What’s the use? To worry bores one like the deuce.” Basketball 1, 2; Track 1. Ambition: U.S. Navy WILLIAM ARMSTRONG Bill 229 Pine Street I love to meditate—on anything but books.” Swimming 1, 2, 3; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 4; Spanish Club 3; Boys Octette. Ambition: Colege PAMELA AUBIN Pam” 139 Vine Street A sweet, attractive kind of grace.” Volleyball 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Girls Swimming 3, 4; Driver Training 3; Police Force 1, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 3,4; Dance Com- mittees 1, 3, 4; Cauldron 4; Bowl- ing 1, 4; G.A.A. Room Represen- tative 4. Ambition: Hairdresser RAYMOND BANKOSKI Flamingo 92 West Street Silence is often deceiving.” Baseball 1, 2. Ambition: College WILLIAM BARTOLOTTA Bart 6 West Street, Cromwell I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it all day.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Student Council 2, 3; Little Choir 1; Boys Octette 2; Modern Music Masters 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 2,4. Ambition: College ELIZABETH BASCETTA Betty 31 Loveland Street It’s easy enough to be pleasant.” Playmakers 1, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Swim- ming 3, 4; Tumblers 1, 2; Girls Sports Club 3; Teacher’s Secretary 3, 4; Rifle 3; F.H.A. 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for- a-Day 3, 4; Cauldron 4; Tiger Tales 3, 4. Ambition: Nurse MARY ANN BATTISTA Mary Ann” 111 Bridge Street A bundle of mischief, An ocean of smiles.” Teacher’s Secretary 4; G.S.L. Rep- resentative 1. Ambition: Bookkeeper DONALD BOOTHROYD Don” 1 Factory Street Quiet he may seem, but you can never tell.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 2, 3; Fire Squad 3, 4; Track 4. Ambition : U.S. Navy FAINE BRIDE Faine 11 Liberty Street A friendly face; a ready smile.” Tiger Tales 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Assemblies 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Programs 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2; Bowling Club 3; Swimming 3; Police Force 4; Cauldron. Ambition: Nurse ROBERT BRIGGS Bob” 372 Main Street Cromwell There are smiles that make us happy.” Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Dance Commit- tees; Dance Band 3, 4; Modern Music Masters 3, 4; Cauldron. Ambition: Dairy farmer JUDITH CARY Judy” 93 William Street A fun loving, sporty young miss ” G.A.A. Room Representative 3; G.A.A. Officer 3; Basketball 2; Swimming 3; Driver Training; Class Officer 3, 4; Little Choir 2, 3, 4; All State Chorus 3; Girls Quartet 4; Dance Committee 3; Cauldron; Mayor-for-a-Day 3- Ambition: Nurse ROBERT BURKE Burkic” 154 Grand Street 1 light heart lives long” Little Choir 1,4; Dance Commit- tee 3- Ambition: Auto body repair man JOSEPH CATALANO Joe” 53 Spring Street Men are but children of larger growth.” Swimming 3; Track 3, 4; Little Choir 3, 4; Tiger Tales 2; Play- makers 2; Fire Squad 4; Mayor- for-a-Day 4. Ambition: Engineering FRANCES CABRAL Frannie” 21 South Street Cromwell Good nature brings good friends.” Baton Corps 3; Volleyball 2, 3,4; Basketball 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Driver Training 3; Tumblers 3, 4. Ambition: Nurse EDWARD CHAMBERLAIN Chevez” 26 Grove Road Cromwell All great men are dead and Vm not feeling well.” Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Squad 4. Ambition: Bookkeeper MARIE CANNATA Marie” 47 Ferry Street It’s love that makes the world go round ” Bowling 2, 3, 4; Baton Corps 2, 3, 4; Modern Music Masters 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day; Radio 3, 4; G.S.I. Room Representative 2, 3; G.S.I. Pianist 4; Swimming 3; Cauldron; Tiger Tales 4; Basket- ball 1; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Driver Training 2. Ambition: Nurse CHRISTOS CHAMIS Chris” 97 Center Street A willing heart, a helpful hand, Always ready on demand” Class Officer 1; Student Council 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 3, 4; Senior Slate Committee 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Spanish Assembly 3. Ambition: Telephone lineman MICHAEL CANTWELL Snookie” 140 College Street Let others labor; I'll do the rest.” Playmakers 1; Basketball 1; Foot- ball 1. Ambition: Car salesman LOUIS CICCARELLO Chic” 585 High Street If work interferes with pleasure, the heck with work.” Basketball 1. Ambition: College SUSANNE CARROLL Sue” 7 Court Street, Cromwell Willing she is and eager to please; What other virtues are better than these?” Bowling 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; Dance Committees 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Swimming 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Mayor-for-a-Day 4; Driver Training 3; G.S.L. Room Repre- sentative 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4; Tiger Tales 3, 4; Radio Programs 1, 3, 4; Cauldron. Ambition: Primary grade teacher FRANK COLONGHI Chico” 9 Burr Avenue His only books are women's looks, And folly's all they've taught him.” Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 4; Fire Chief 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 3. Ambition: College CONSTANCE CORNELL Connie 597 High Street rTo see her is to love her and she loves in return.” G.S.L. Room Representative 1, 2; Bowling 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Baton Corps 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; Driver Training; May- or-for-a-Day 4; Class Officer 2; Po- lice Force 4. Ambition: Secretary LESLIE CORNISH Dave Mattabasset Street West Cromwell ”Good humored, frank and free” Rifle 1; Spanish Club 2, 3; Little Choir 3, 4. Ambition: Personnel director DOLORES CZAPIGA Dolly” 171 West Street Small and sweet and easy to meet” Volleyball 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Swimming 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Assembly 3; Spanish Club 3; Mayor-for-a-Day 1, 2, 4; Teacher’s Secretary 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Cauldron 4; Tiger Tales 3, 4. Ambition: Success KIM DICKERSON Kimmy 8 MacArthur Court How far that little candle throws her beams” Cauldron 4; Italian Club 4; Pho- tography Club 2. Ambition: College CHARLES DICKINSON Dick” Christian Hill Cromwell Men of few words are the best of men” Ambition: Farmer DONALD DIONNE Donny” South Street Cromwell I can resist anything but temptation. Cross Country 1; Track 1; Class Officer 3; Mayor-for-a-Day 3, 4; Student Council 4; Dance Com- mittee 3. Ambition: College JACQUELINE DeBARI Jackie” 170 Pearl Street Her ready wit and cherry smile Proclaim to all she’s a friend worthwhile.” G.S.L. Room Representative 4; Tiger Tales 4; Cauldron; J.C.L. 4; French Club 3; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 3, 4; Mayor- for-a-Day 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4. Ambition: Dental hygienist VERONICA DECKER Ronnie” 128 Broad Street Silence is divine; but speech is a pleasure.” Majorettes 2; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Cauldron 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Programs; Teacher’s Secretary 4. Ambition: Nurse LOUIS DELEGAN Herk” 49 Knowles Avenue His limbs are cast in manly mold for daring sports or conquest bold.” Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Mayor-for-a-Day 3, 4. Ambition: Physical education teacher JOYCE DURAN Joycic” Shunpike Road Cromwell Sing away sorrow, cast away care.” Dance Band 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4; Senior Slate Committee; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 4; Cauldron; Rifle 1; Girls Quartet 4; Dance Commit- tees 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day Program 2, 3; Fire Squad 4; Bowl- ing 1,2. Ambition: College BARBARA FERENC Bobbie” 145 Cross Street Not too serious, not too gay, She’s just right in every way.” Swimming 2, 3; Bowling 2, 3; Baton Corps 3, 4; Dance Commit- tees 1,2,3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 2, 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4; Cauldron 4. Ambition: Private secretary NANCY FILLMORE Nan” 520 Main Street Cromwell There is always time to be pleasant and sweet.” Bowling 2, 3; Librarian’s Secretary 4; Cauldron 4; Tiger Tales 3; Art Club 4; Dance Committee 3. Ambition: Nurse TERESA FRENCH Terri” Evergreen Road Cromwell A mighty spirit fills that litt le frame.” Cheerleading 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 4; Teacher’s Secretary 3, 4; Badminton 2,3,4. Ambition: Private secretary ELIZABETH FRY Betty” 128 Broad Street A fair extension is a silent re co m m endat ion. ” Radio Broadcast 3; Dance Com- mittees 1, 3; Police Force 4. Ambition: Beautician LUCILLE GALLITTO Lucille” 99 Lincoln Street '’Dark-haired, dark-eyed, Her aspect always blithe” G.S.L. Room Representative 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Tumbling 2; Mayor-for-a- Day Program 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Tiger Tales 3, 4; Police Force 3; Spanish Assembly 3; Cheerleading 4; Cauldron. Ambition: Nurse JAMES GARDNER Jim” 104 High Street Portland I would be better if 1 could, But it's so lonely being good” Ambition: Electronic technician DIANNE GESSNER Di” Delta Kappa Epsilon Wesleyan University The force of her own merit makes her way” G.S.L. Dance Committees 3; Ten- nis 3; Cauldron 4; Swimming 3. Ambition: Artist or teacher LOUISE GIONFRIDDO Lu” 160 South Main Street People who make no noise are dangerous” Tumbling 1. Ambition: Secretary ROSA ANN GIUFFRIDA Rosa” 15 Portland Street ”Softly speaks and sweetly smiles” G.S.L. Representative 1; Little Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2; French Club 3; Driver Training; Girls Sextet 3. Ambition: Nurse CAROLYN GIULIANO Cair” 5 Marlon Place Cromwell Always happy, always gay, always smiling, that's her way.” Drum Majorette 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Secretary MARSHALL GOLDBERG Marsh” 45 Meech Road Such music before was never heard” Swimming 1, 3, 4; Dance Band 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4. Ambition: Music HERMAN GOLNIK Herm” 4 Miles Avenue Perseverance is success.” Orchestra 1, 2; French Club 3, 4; Tiger Tales 2; Mayor-for-a-Day Radio 2, 3; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Play makers 1; Fire Squad 4. Ambition: Lawyer FRANCIS GRAHAM Frank” 11 Wildwood Road Cromwell He appears to be quiet, But sometimes we wonder.” Rifle 1,2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1,2, 3, 4. Ambition: Diesel mechanic JOSEPH GUGLIEMINO Joe” 108 West Street Cromwell One laugh is worth a thousand groans.” Fire Squad 4; Photography Club 3. Ambition: Undecided JANE HORTON Jane” North Road, Cromwell 'The fairest garden in her looks. And in her mind the wisest Books” Tiger Tales 1,2, 3,4; G.A.A. Rep- resentative 1; G.S.L. Representa- tive 3; Bowling 1. 2, 3, 4; Girls Basketball 3, 4; Girls Sextet 3; Teacher’s Secretary 3; Class Officer 2; Mayor-for-a-Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Ra- dio Programs 1,3; Police Force 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; All- State Choir 4; Laurel Girls State 3; Nationalist Town Committee 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Assemblies 3, 4. Ambition: College SHELBY HUBBARD Shel 34 Timber Hill Road Cromwell And her voice was like the warble of a bird, So soft, so sweet, so delicately clear.” Playmakers 1; Assemblies 1, 2, 3, 4; Little Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 1,2, 3, 4; Radio Programs 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Quartet 2; Modern Music Masters 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 2, 3, 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4; All- State Chorus 4. Ambition: Nurse PATRICIA HUGO Pat Nooks Hill Road Cromwell Her ways are ways of pleasantness.” Tumbling 2; Cauldron. Ambition: Private secretary HARVEY HULL Harv 6 Huber Avenue A silent tongue shows a wise head.” Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2, 3, 4. Ambition: College MARI ELLEN JACKSON Bonnie Christian Hill Road Cromwell What good is fun if you don’t have it?” Girls Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Tumblers 3; Swimming 3, 4. Ambition: Physical education in- structor JUDITH JEZOUIT Jud 643 Main Street Cromwell A good heart’s worth its weight in gold.” Teacher’s Secretary 3, 4; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Tiger Tales 3; Mayor-for-a- Day 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; j.C.L. 3, 4; G.A.A. Room Rep- resentative 2; G.S.L. Board 1; Cauldron; Radio Programs; Driv- er Training; National Honor So- ciety 4. Ambition: Business teacher RICHARD JOHNSON Dick” 442 Washington Street I speak little but understand much.” Baseball. Ambition: Minister JACOB KABATZNICK Jack” 77 Oak Street The multitude is in the wrong.” Playmakers 1; Football 1, 2, 3; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Fire Squad 3; Audio-Visual Aids Club 1,2, 3, 4; Photography Club 1, 2, 3; Tiger Tales 3. Ambition: Photo journalist DONNA KELLY Donna 11 Huber Avenue Quiet and unassuming, neat appearing in her grooming.” F.H.A. 2; Radio Club 2; Bowling 3, 4; Driver Training 3; Volley- ball 4; Cauldron. Ambition: Undecided TIMOTHY KELLY Tiny 315 High Street Speech is silver, silence is golden.” Football 1; Rifle 1. Ambition: Mechanic GEORGE KIEFT Warren 59 Oak Street Still waters run deep.” Basketball 1; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Accountant BARRY KING Barracuda 126 Broad Street The will of man is his happiness.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 4; Dramatics 2; Tiger Tales 2, 3; Mayor-for-a-Day 3, 4; Stage Craft Club. Ambition: Architect EDWARD KRIEDEL Bit; Ed” 5 Nordland Avenue Cromwell Nor spoke he one word more than was his need .” Stage Craft Club 3; Spanish Club 2, 3. Ambition: Accountant ANTHONY LaMALFA Flash” 158 College Street And gladly would he learn and gladly teach .” Football 1,2, 3; Fire Squad 4. Ambition: Accountant ROBERT LARSON Bob” 157 Prospect Street Leisure is the best of all possessions.” Swimming 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 3; Eire Squad 4. Ambition: College LOUIS LASTRINA Louie” 6 Bretton Road Of manners gentle, of affections mild.” Radio Programs 3; Driver Train- ing 3. Ambition: Business ANNE LENDA Anne Wall Street, Cromwell Active, alert, and full of fun; Much she has undertaken, much she has done.” Playmakers 1; Volleyball 1, 3, 4; Driver Training 2; G.S.L. Room Representative 1; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Badminton 1, 3, 4; Bowling 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Tiger Talcs 3, 4; Mayor-for- a-Day Radio Program 3; Cauldron 4; Rifle 1; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Officer 4; Na- tional Honor Society 4. Ambition: College HAZEL LEVSON Haze” 192 Cross Street A package of chatter and a bundle of cheerfulness.” Cauldron; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Bowling 1,3,4; Rifle 1; G.S.L. Room Representative 3, 4; G.A.A. Room Representative 3; Playmakers 1,2; Mayor-for-a-Day 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Tiger Tales 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Swimming 4; National Honor Society 4. Ambition: To be successful DONALD LUCKHARDT Locky” 25 Hotchkiss Street A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows.” Dance Committees 1,2, 3, 4; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 1,2, 3, 4; Swim- ming 2, 3, 4; Boys Octette 2; Stu- dent Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Of- ficer 2, 3. Ambition: Pratt and Whitney School or Conn. State Technical Institute ROBERT LULL Boob” 135 William Street Young men who blush are liked better than those who are pale.” Cross Country 2, 3; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 4; Police Force 4. Ambition: Air Force CATHERINE MacLELLAN Kay” Geer Street, Cromwell A blush is beautiful, but often inconvenient.” F.H.A. 2, 3; Driver Training 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 4; Teacher’s Secretary 3. Ambition: Private secretary UNA MAGNANO Una Baby” 100 Broad Street The world belong to the energetic.” Cheerleading 2, 3, 4; Little Choir 3; G.S.L. Room Representative 2; G.S.L. Executive Board 3,4; Swim- ming 3; Tennis 3; Tiger Tales 4; Basketball 1, 2; Dance Commit- tees 1, 2, 3, 4; Driver Training 3. Ambition: Physical education teacher LOUIS MARINO Lou” 33 Cherry Street Youth is the only season for enjoyment.” Basketball 2, 3. Ambition: Physical education in- structor AUDREY MARTHERS Aud” 8 Huber Avenue Speech is of time; silence is of eternity.” Bowling 3, 4; G.A.A. Room Rep- resentative 3; Basketball 4; Driver Training 3. Ambition: Secretary Bii' ANITA MARTIN Nita” 8 Burr Avenue It is tranquil people who accomplish much.” Tiger Tales 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Cauldron 4; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; Art Club 4; Photography 4; May- or-for-a-Day 3; Radio Program 2; Baton Corps 3; National Honor Society 4. Ambition: College WILMA MAZZULLI Willy” 68 Mill Street Everything is a source of fun.” Tumbling 2; Rifle 4; Swimming 3; Volleyball 4; Tiger Tales 3; Badminton 4; Basketball 4. Ambition: Business college timothy McCarthy Mac” 8 Burr Avenue Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4. Ambition: Dairy plant manager JOSEPH MISENTI Joe” 238 Court Street Lay aside the hooks; Let’s play a while!” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Span- ish Club 2, 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 2, 3, 4; Assemblies 1,2, 3. Ambition: College SANDRA MISENTI BETTYLOU MOKOSKI Beth” 43 Saybrook Road Let the world slide, let the world go: If I can’t pay, why can’t I owe.” G.A.A. Representative 2, 3; Little Choir 2, 3, 4; Senior Slate Com- mittee 4; Tiger Tales 4; Cauldron; Girls Sextette 3; Spanish Club 3, 4; Police Force 3, 4; Driver Train- ing; Basketball 2. Ambition: Nurse SUSAN MOORE Sue” 1 Cozy Court, Cromwell Accomplished? She says not, but who can tell? She does all things, and does them well.” Playmakers 1; G.A.A. Room Rep- resentative 1; Little Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Talcs 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Assemblies I, 2, 3, 4; Radio Programs 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 1, 2, 3, 4; J. C.L. 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, 3; Mod- ern Music Masters 2, 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Laurel Girls State 4; Caul- dron 4. Ambition: Travel, teaching, writ- ing ANN MORONI Queenie” 59 Court Street Why should the devil have all the fun?” Baton Corps 2; Teacher's Secretary 4; Tumblers 1. Ambition: Marriage MARY MURRAY Mary” 132 Wiillam Street She is gentle, she is shy hut there is mischief in her eye.” F.H.A. 2; Driver Training 3 Bowling 3, 4; Dance Committe 4; Swimming 3. Ambition: Bookkeeper Sandy” 55 Grand Street Her motion, gesture and her smile, Her wit, her voice, our hearts beguile.” Playmakers 1; Radio Programs 1, 2; Mayor-for-a-Day Radio 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, 3; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 2, 3, 4; Bowling 3; G.S.L. Room Representative 3; Police Force 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; G.S.L. Officer 4; Cauldron 4. Ambition: Social work, success and happiness ANN JAN MONARCA Ann” 260 Pearl Street Save your sorrow for tomorrow, smile, smile today.” Tiger Tales 2, 3; J.C.L. 2; Bowl- ing 2; Cauldron; Teacher’s Secre- tary 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 3. Ambition: College ROSE ANN NATALIE Roxanne” 615 High Strec A merry heart makes a cheerfu, countenance.” G.S.L. Class Representative 2, 4 Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Ar Club 4; School Office Secretary 3, Cauldron 4. Ambition: Nurse LOUISE NOBILE Lou” 56 Stack Stre' When she comes in, mischief’ begins.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3, Ambition: Nurse ANN PALMER Ann” 130 Mount Vernon Street The gentle mind by gentle deeds is known .” French Club 3; Baton Corps 2; Bowling 1. Ambition: Medical secretary ROBERT RAJTAR Radar” 55 William Street We're only young once, so .. . !” Basketball 1, 2; Track 3, 4; Cross Country 3; Fire Squad 4; Dance Committee 3, 4. Ambition: College CARL PATTAVINA Melo” 9 Green Place Happy am I; from care Vm free! Why aren’t they all content like me?” Dance Committees 2, 3, 4; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Craft Club 2, 3; Little Choir 3; Mayor-for-a-Day 3, 4; Student Council 4. Ambition: College JANICE PIERCE NICHOLAS RANNO Nick” 103 Lincoln Street The light of life shines bright.” Basketball 1, 2. Ambition: Air Force Jan” 488 Main Street Cromwell Sometimes serious, sometimes gay, How loveable a changeable way” Playmakers 1; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; Radio Program 2; French Club 3, 4; Bowling 3, 4; Tiger Tales 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 3; Cauldron 4; Driver Training; National Honor Society 4. Ambition: College ANITA PITRUZZELLO Nita” 7 Stowe Avenue Her ways are ways of pleasantness and her paths are paths of peace” Art Club 4. Ambition: Telephone operator ELIZABETH PLANETA Betty” Franklin Road Cromwell Tall and stately as a queen” Playmakers 1; Tiger Tales 3; Ten- nis 3; Bowling 2, 3; Teacher’s Sec- retary 4; Cauldron 4; Dance Com- mittees 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Nurse GAIL POLINER Gaye” 25 Mansfield Terrace High ideals in a quiet heart.” J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Tiger Tales 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Government 1; Class Officer 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Cauldron 4; Radio Programs 1, 2; Bowling 3. Ambition: Lawyer JACQUELINE RICE Jackie” 43 River Road Cromwell Let a smile be your tunbrella” Rifle 1; Bowling 2. Ambition: Nurse JEANNE ROBIDA Jeanne” 219 Prospect Street Devout yet cheerful, Active yet resigned.” Driver Training; Rifle 1, 2, 3, 4; Teacher's Secretary 4. Ambition: Secretary DIANE ROMEGIALLI Di” 661 High Street I have but one heart, and it's taken.” Baton Corps 1, 2; Bowling 1, 2. Ambition: Office work PATRICIA ROSA Pat” 188 Liberty Street Mischief, thou art afoot.” Dance Band 3, 4; Tiger Tales 3; J.C.L. 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Bowl- ing 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; G.S.L. Room Representative 2; Teacher’s Secretary 4; Cauldron; Driver Training 2; Police Force 4. Ambition: College KENNETH ROSE Ken” 18 Glover Place He cannot frown: he never tries” Football 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Ten- nis 1, 2, 3; Art Club 4. Ambition: Pratt and Whitney School CAROL SATTERFIELD Peanut” 23 New Lane Cromwell She’s not noisy, loud or gay, But enjoys life in a sweet, quiet way” Bowling 2, 3. Ambition: Teacher LEE SCANLON Lee” 581 Main Street Cromwell WILLIAM SCRIVENER Bill” Nooks Hill Road Cromwell Men of few words are best” Rifle 1, Radio Club 2. Ambition: Radio technician JEANETTE SETTIPANE Jan” 564 High Street There’s no trusting in appearances.” G.S.L. Room Representative 2; Tiger Tales 4; Fire Squad 4; Bas- ketball 3, 4; Swimming 3, 4; Bowling 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4; Driver Training 3; G.A.A. Room Representative 3. Ambition: Secretary ANTOINETTE SHARRIE Toni” 560 High Street Work and play in proper quantities is my remedy for all” Teacher’s Secretary 3,4; Cauldron; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 4; Driver Training. Ambition: Nurse LEIGH SHEARER Leigh” 78 Home Avenue Nothing was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Audio-Visual Aids Club 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Mayor-for-a-Day Radio Program 1,2, 3,4. Ambition: College When we shall have succeeded, Then will be our time to rejoice and freely laugh.” Playmakers 1; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 2, 3, 4; Radio Programs 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; Little Choir 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Nutmeg Boys State 3; French Club 3, 4; Caul- dron 4. Ambition: Doctor CLIFTON SCHAEFER Cliff”, Pickle” 54 Lawn Avenue The love of sport is in him.” Mayor-for-a-Day 1, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1,2,3, 4; Art Club 4; Police Force 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2; Class Officer 4. Ambition: College DIANE SCHONDORF Di” 17 Warwick Street Not very tall, and not very small, But sweet and fair and liked by all.” Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; G.S.L. Room Representative 1, 3; Modern Music Masters 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; G.S.L. Officer 4; Cauldron 4. Ambition: Nurse I MICHAEL SIENA Mike” 225 Pearl Street If silence were money, we’d have a millionaire in our midst.” Ambition: Undecided ADA SCIACCA Ada” 124 College Street Quiet is her way, and gentle is her manner” Cauldron; Dance Committees 3, 4; Driver Training 3; Volleyball 4. Ambition: Office worker NICHOLAS SIENNA Nick” 277 Main Street Cromwell I’m not asking you, I’m telling you!!’f Ambition: Undecided N KATHERINE SIMONS Kathy Court Street, Cromwell Quiet and calm she seems to be, But there's no girl as gay as she .” Tiger Tales 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Room Representative 4; Teacher’s Secre- tary 2, 3, 4; Bowling 3; Cauldron 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Program 1; Dance Commit- tees 1,2; National Honor Society 4; Driver Training 3. Ambition: Secretary WALTER SOWINSKI Walt” Evergreen Road Cromwell trThere are three things I have always loved and never under- stood: painting, music, and women” Football Manager 4; Playmakers 1, 2; Mayor-for-a-Day 2, 3; Span- ish Club 2, 3; Boys Octette 2; Po- lice Force 3, 4; Art Club 4; Caul- dron; Nutmeg Boys State 3. Ambition: Artist ROBERT SPOONER Bob , Braidon Drive, Cromwell Life is too short to be serious .” Ambition: U. S. Air Force DAVID STANEK Dave” 662 Newfield Street It’s in the books; why bother it?” Dance Band 3, 4; Dance Commit- tees 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 3, 4; Swimming 2, 3; Basketball 1. Ambition: Air Force CHARLES STETSON Charlie” 353 Main Street Cromwell Never love a little girl a lot; Love a lot of girls a little” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Student Council 3; Mayor-for-a- Day 1, 3, 4; Police Force 3, 4. Ambition: U. S. Navy CAROLYN STROM Carol” Berlin Road, Cromwell She lives a life of melody.” French Club 3, 4; Tennis 3; Dance Committees 2, 3, 4; G.S.L. Room Representative 1; G.A.A. Room Representative 3; Radio Programs 1,3; Mayor-for-a-Day Program 2, 3; Modern Music Masters 3, 4. Ambition: Nurse HELEN SWOL Helen” 146 South Main Street V or ward and frolic glee was there, The will to do, the soul to dare” Bowling 2, 4; F.H.S. 2; Dance Committee 4. Ambition: Undecided JOHN TAYLOR Jocko” 81 Grand Street My ears are open though my mouth be closed.” Basketball 2, 4. Ambition: Accountant ANNA MARIE THOMPSON Anna Marie”, 12 Frazier Avenue There would be no great ones If there were no little ones.” Tumbling 1; G.A.A. Room Rep- resentative 1, 3; Dance Commit- tees 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 2. 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; Modern Music Masters 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Teacher's Secretary 4. Ambition: College CAROLYN TURNER Carol” 132 West Street Cromwell She looks on life with quiet eyes.” Teacher’s Secretary 4. Ambition: Legal secretary NICHOLAS TURRO, Jr. Nick” 78 Grove Street They gazed and still the wonder grew; How one small head could carry all he knew.” Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Playmakers 1; Radio Pro- grams; Assembly Committee 3, 4; Tiger Tales 2, 3, 4; Nutmeg Boys State 3; National Honor Society 4. Ambition: Engineer MARGARET TYNAN Marge” 414 High Street The glass of fashion and the moUl of form.” Dance Committees 1,2, 3, 4; Span- ish Assembly 3; Mayor-for-a-Day Program 3; G.S.L. Officer 4; Caul- dron 4. Ambition: College FRANCIS ULIANO Fran” 68 Grove Street All things come to him who will but wait ” Football 1; Basketball 1, 2. Ambition: Service EUGENE VEREEN Carlos” 30 Summer Street If friends be a credit, he has much gain” Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Baseball MILDRED WALDIE Midge” Pasco Hill Road Cromwell Mischief dances in her; She's a devil in disguise ” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1; Tumbling 1, 2; Rifle 1. Ambition: Nurse SHEILA WALDMANN Sheila” 65 Pearl Street Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well” Class Officer 1; G.A.A. Room Rep- resentative 1; Basketball 1; Bowl- ing 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Programs 1, 2, 3, 4; Cauldron 4. Ambition: Teacher MARY JEAN WASICKI Mary Jean” Shunpike Road Cromwell Majorette 2, 3, 4; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4; Cauldron; Dance Committees 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Stenographer JUDITH WOODS Judy” 29 Fountain Avenue True to her word, her work, and her friends ” Rifle 1, 2; Basketball 1; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Tiger Tales 2, 3, 4; G.S.L. Representative 3; Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4. Ambition: University of Connecti- cut SANDRA WRZOS Sandy” William Street Artist is her middle name; Let's all hope it brings her fame” Volleyball 2; Basketball 1, 4; Art Club 4; Tennis 3; Dance Commit- tees 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Private secretary LOUISE YEDRYSEK Lu” 7 Evensen Place Cromwell Speech is great, but silence is greater” Teacher’s Secretary 3. Ambition: Secretarial work or Waves PAUL YOUNG Paul” 5 Cozy Court, Cromwell Not that I hate study less, But that I love fun more ” Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Playmakers 1; Class Officer 1; Spanish Club 2,3; Spanish Assem- bly 3; Mayor-for-a-Day Program 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Engineer ILONA ZILMANIS Ili” 382 Main Street Cromwell A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge” J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; Teacher’s Secretary 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2; Volleyball 3; Cauldron 4. Ambition: College JEAN WISNESKI Jean” Grand Street A good friend, in deed” Junior Prom Committee 3; Tennis 3; Teacher's Secretary 4. Ambition: Private secretary 20 ORTHDLE MR. MURPHY French II Chemistry Shu-uu-re, it does! MR. GALE Economics Always look for the dollar sign. MISS KINNIREY D’abord, prenez les poemes MISS NEJAKO Latin IV You must get the picture; there’s the point! MISS D’APICE So, you want to be a salesman? 22 Be Quiet! Sales MR. TENNEY Review Mathematics MR. BOZOIAN Geometry Isn’t geometry fun?” MISS RIORDAN World History Did you know that the Phoenicians gave us the alphabet?” MRS. BUCKLEY Physical Education Stand up tall, arms out straight” MISS D APICE Shorthand I Spell the outline.” MR. DOMIJON This is how it works.” Shop MISS FLYNN Think!” Bookkeeping 2 MR. A. A. JOHNSON U. S. History You may say something wrong, but say it anyway, just so I’ll know you’re thinking!” 24 MR. SWEENEY Oh well, we can’t all be artists!” Art 2 3 MR. LEGGETT What is it? Biology I MR. WHITNEY, Student Teacher English 9 Water, water everywhere: And not a drop to drink!” en MR. TUCCI ”? Como se dice Spanish I espahol?” MR. C. V. JOHNSON General Physics Easy, isn't it?” MR. HEALY Four Squares.” Algebra II MISS MATTESON Homemaking Keep your fingers crossed; it might come out all right!” MR. FRAGILIO Band Let’s hear the brass section.” MR. FRAGILIO Band All set... Ready .. . Play!” MRS. OWENS Music appreciation Let’s listen to some Brahms!” MRS. OWENS Choir If you please-- If you don’t please!” MR. SWEENEY Art 2 3 All artists can’t be serious!” MR. WALKER English 12 You must have compassion!” 26 CAFE You said a mouthful!” 27 HONOR ROLL — HIGH HONORS— BARBARA ANDERSON SUSAN MOORE JUDITH JEZOUIT GAIL POLINER ANITA MARTIN LEE SCANLON SANDRA MISENTI NICHOLAS TURRO JUDITH WOODS HONORS— Faine Biude Joseph Catalano Louis Ciccarello Nancy Fillmore Dianne Gessner Jane Horton Shelby Hubbard Harvey Hull Anne Lenda Hazel Levson Janice Pierce Jeanne Robida Katherine Simons Carolyn Strom Sheila Waldmann Ilona Zilmanis 28 STUDENT COUNCIL Under the leadership of Don Luck- hardt and the guidance of Mr. Ed- ward Fillback, our Student Council carried out successfully a well- planned program. At the beginning of the year they sponsored the Hello Dance. The council sold M.H.S. bookcovers and pencils. They also or- ganized a scholastic committee, com- posed of three senior girls and three senior boys for the purpose of in- forming the freshmen of the do’s and dont’s in high school. The council also decided that the student hand- book should be revised, and a com- mittee was appointed to do so. An- other project that they undertook was the installation of a suggestion box Standing: C. Schaefer, F. Duval, G. Yule, D. Dionne, S. Clew. Seated: C. Pattavina, I°r Student usage. J. Pizza, D. Luckhardt, M. Milano. JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE Salve! The M.H.S. chapter of the Junior Classical League, a national organization, has completed its third successful year under the direction of Miss Nejako. Brian Kelly, president; Margot Butterfield, vice-president; Jacqueline De Bari, secretary-treasur- er; and Lee Scanlon, parliamentarian, served as officers, for the year. As in previous years, the League attended the State J.C.L. convention in Hart- ford; and for the first time sponsored a dance, at which Roman entertain- ment was presented. Concluding the year’s activities was a gala Roman banquet. Fourth row: Gasparelli, Pandolfo, Monnes, Daley, Kasek, Killey, Koucki, Scanlon, Young, Eldridge, Kabatznick, Marszalek, Posculano, De Bari, Dondero, Marino. Third row: Miss Nejako, Scirpo, Santavcnc-re, Wilson, Tynan, Martin, Anderson, Wilcox, Mongillo, Zil- manis, Woods, Mendelawitz, Moore, Hopper, Crampton, Misenti, Marcel, Murphy, Kibens, Robinson, Hubbard, Bloom, Parmalee, Waldmann. Second row: Woods, Levson, Kamias, Sienna, Rich, Pierce, Grower, Sweigart, Geremia, Fitzgibbons, Marino, Buttmi, Ehlenger, Aresco, Geary, Thompson. Kneeling: Edelberg, Newberg, Walker, Carroll, De Bari, Jezouit, Coughlin, Wrang, Di Modica, Levson, Ginsberg, Krashen, Poliner, Rasch, Agogliati, Di Mauro, Robida, Frohock. 30 FRENCH CLUB Third row: Ehlinger, Martin, Edelberg, De Bari, Pasculano, Golnik, Kosicki, Scanlon, Kelly, Di Mauro, Aresco. Second row: Waldmann, Walker, Levson, Hull, Wilcox, Hur- ford, Roberg, Mendelowitz, Moore, Anderson, Kibens, Poliner, Frohock, Strom. First row: Putins, Cornish, Kamins, Di Modica, Santavenere, Coughlin, Swcigart, Pierce, Pizzi, Thompson. This year the French Club was reorganized with a large member- ship under the direction of Miss Margaret Kinnirey. The purpose of the club was to better acquaint French I and II students with the French language and customs. At the meetings, which were held on the second Tuesday of every month, the members sang French songs and participated in various French games. Two highlights of the year were an interview with a French student from Wesleyan University and an illustrated lecntre by a mem- ber who had visited France. The officers were Lee Scanlon, president; Maija Kibens, vice pres- ident; and Gail Poliner, secretary- treasurer. SPANISH CLUB This year the Spanish Club had its largest membership since its founding. Mr. Tucci, the adviser; Veronica Decker, president; Sheila Wrang, vice president; Janice Shee- han, secretary; and John Fielding, treasurer, all worked hard to make the year an enjoyable one. At the monthly meetings the group sang songs, presented short skits, did crossword puzzles, had spelling bees, and guessing games in Spanish. One of the events that took place this past year was a Christmas party with the band. Standing: Mr. Tucci, J. Dillon, J. Bonfoey, R. Gilbert, E. Waylock, R. Johnston, R. Frank, P. Taylor, W. Binkoski, D. Cornish. Seated: J. Cornish, J. Pope, P. Rosa, S. Wrang, V. Decker, P. Tynan, F. Cabral, J. Cabrel, M. Goldberg. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Third row: B. Kelly, M. Kibens, C. Simons, S. Waldmann, C. Wilcox, D. Gessner, G. Yule, J. Woods, I. Zilmanis, L. Hopper, B. Anderson, S. Hubbard, N. Turro. Second row: F. Bride, J. Horton, S. Moore, S. Misenti, L. Scanlon, G. Poliner, J. Pierce. First row: J. Jezouit, M. Walker, H. Levson, A. Ler.da, A. Martin, J. Di Modica. TIGER TALES The M.H.S. chapter of the Na- tional Honor Society has been a prominent organization in our school for over twenty years. Juniors and seniors who have an average of eighty-five or better, and also have the necessary qualities of leadership, service, and character, are eligible for the society. In the elections, which are held every fall and spring, the eligible students are given the pre- rogative to vote along with the old members and teachers. Usually in March or April ah inspiring induc- tion ceremony is held for the newly honored students. The emblem of the National Honor Society is represented by two symbols; one, a burning torch, sig- nifying the light of knowledge, and the other, a keystone, signifying strength, unity, and firmness. This year’s officers were Susan Moore, President; Sandra Misenti, Vice-President; Jane Horton, Secre- tary; and Lee Scanlon, Treasurer. 1955-1956 marked the twelfth year of publication for the bi-month- ly paper Tiger Tales.” The year was completed successfully under the able management of Susan Moore, editor- in-chief. Working with her were Barbara Anderson, feature editor; Janice Pierce, news editor; Jane Hor- ton and Shelby Hubard, sport editors; Susanne Carroll, business manager; Sandra Misenti, Over the Back Fence” editor; Katherine Simons, alumni editor; and Mark Edelberg, photographer. Each staff was supervised by an English teacher, with Mr. Carleton Walker serving as the general advis- er. Because of interesting news of school events, student activities, sports, and also editorials, all students looked forward to buying Tiger Tales” on Thursdays. 32 Fourth row: Di Modica, Swanson, Cannata, Rogala, Turro, Scanlon, Golnik, Kosicki, Barry, Kelly, Lardizzone, Ginsbery, Buttmi, Poliner, Walker. Third row: Kamins, Martin, Frahock, P. Carroll, H. Levson, Aubin, Mazzulli, Mendelowitz, Hurford, Zilmanis, Wil- cox, Gessner, Hopper, Cascetta, Settipane, Marthers, Kibens, Di Mauro, Bride, Waldman. Seated: Krashan, Santanvinere, S. Carroll, Horton, Hubbard, Pierce, Moore, Anderson, Misenti, Simons, J. Robinson, S. Levson, Ehlenger, Decker. Kneeling: Wrang, MacLellan, Czapiga, Sweigart, Putins, Marino, Spada. Standing: A. Faraci, R. Natalie, J. Crampton, M. Tynan, S. Misenti. Seated: B. Richards, J. Lo Gudice, D. Schondorf, M. Cannata. GIRLS STUDENT LEAGUE Under the able direction of Miss Dorothy Wigmore, the G.S.L., al- ways Ready of Head, of Hand and of Heart,” has completed another suc- cessful year. The executive board members who were Josie Lo Guidace, president; Sandra Misenti, director of socials; Margaret Tynan, director of service; Diane Schondorf, secretary; Una Magnano, reporter; Marie Cannata, pianist; Rose Ann Natalie, Meil Fa- raci, Barbara Richards, representa- tives. Their agenda consisted of taking charge of the various drives, choos- ing teachers’ secretaries, and having their annual freshman and junior parties. The highlights of their pro- gram were a fashion show and a for- mal May dance, at which a queen was crowned. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION When a girl enters Middletown High School, she is automatically a member of the Girls Athletic Asso- ciation. Representatives are elected from every section room for the pur- pose of informing their classmates of the activities of the Girls Athletic Association. Every fall they have their annual dance, which is their major project for the year. This year as usual it was a huge success. The officers for this year were Anne Lenda, president; Marion Adorno, vice-president; Pauline Tel- lier, secretary; and Susan Wilson, treasurer. Standing: Pauline Tellier, Sue Wilson. Seated: Marion Adorno, Anne Lenda. 33 Third row: N. Turro, B. Kelly, J. Misenti, C. Stetson, W. Sowinski, D. Cornish, H. Byrd. Second row: M. Kibens, D. Parmalee, J. Settipane, A. Marthers, S. Misenti, M. Cannata, J. Cary, C. Guiliano, B. Mokoski, T. La Bella, hirst row: K. Dickerson, R. Decker, P. Rosa, P. Bride, P. Sweigart, B. Bascetta, C. Cornell, S. Lawson, L. Gallitto. POLICE SQUAD The policemen were stationed throughout the school to help as- sume the responsibility of enforcing the school's rules and regulations. During activity period they also checked unsupervised section rooms when the teachers were attending activities. Charlie Stetson, police chief, gave the assignments and supervised their fulfillment. He was aided by Walter Sowinski, assistant chief, who took charge if the chief was absent. Betty Lou Mokoski, assistant inspector, had charge of policewomen and the girls room. Joe Misenti, had charge of the policemen and the boys lava- tories. Lucille Gallitto was the secre- tary. FIRE SQUAD This year the Fire Squad got off to a fine start under the capable leadership of Frank Colonghi. Consisting mainly of up- perclassmen, the members are organized according to their daily schedules and as- signed to posts correspondingly. With every fire drill the boys and girls spring into action, clearing out rooms, closing windows and directing student traffic. It is their job to correct any factors detri- mental to providing the safest, most rapid evacuation of the school in case of any emergency. Standing: Chamberlain, Pulino, Kieft, Armstrong, Horton, Settipane, Misenti, Guglie- mino, Anderson, La Malfa. Sitting: Boothroyd, Murray, Catalano, Colonghi, Golnik, King, Larson, Ciccarello. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA This year the Future Farmers were very active in their numerous farm activities. They placed very high in the Horticultural Contest at Storrs. In the spring they also competed in the Annual Livestock Judging Contest at the University of Connecticut. This year the officers of the club were John Anderson, president; Ernest Erdman, vice- president; Melvin Granger, secretary; An- drew Hale, treasurer; and Harold Good- rich, sentinel. Mr. Philip Masley was the club adviser. Second row: Mr. Masely, J. Gallagher, A. Blish, G. Thayer, J. Fravlino. First row: J. McGee, A. Hale, H. Goodrich, R. Kelish, R. Doane. Sitting: J. Anderson, E. Erdman. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA This year the newly-organized Future Teachers of America did a series of things to carry out their objective, which was to give its members a broad and comprehen- sive view of teacning. The members saw films on teaching, went to local and state teachers conventions, had speakers from certain chosen colleges, interviewed some foreign students from Wesleyan Univer- sity, and did some observing in the various classrooms. The officers of the club this year were Diane Schondorf, president; Sue Carroll, vice-president; Anna Marie Thompson, secretary; Judy Jezouit, treasurer; and Clau- dia Wilcox, program chairman. Their ad- viser was Mr. Linn, a student from Wes- leyan. Standing: Dorau, Scripo, Gessner, Mongillo, Moore, Agogllata, Satterfield. Sitting: Wald- mann, Jezouit, Carroll, Schondorf, Thompson, Wilcox. 35 ART CLUB A newly-organized Art Club was added to the extra-curricular activi- ties at Middletown High School this year. Only students who were taking art were eligible for membership. Their duties were drawn up by the Executive Committee, which in- cluded tw„o major projects: a store window display for the Christmas season and a mural for our cafeteria. In addition to these projects, an art service was organized. The purpose of this service was to make signs and posters and to set up displays for school activities. The club officers for this year were: Sandra Wrzos, president; Mil- lie Pomfret, vice-president; Rose Ann Natalie, secretary. Standing: Putins, Kelly, Sowinski, Rose, Martin. Sitting: Sharric, Fillmore, Pomfert, Natalie, Wrzos, Hunt. AUDIO VISUAL AIDS This club is made up of a group of boys whose primary job is to help in the show- ing of movies, in the handling of radio broadcasts and public address systems, and in taking care of lighting and stage equip- ment. Their purpose is to provide the neces- sary equipment that is used for assemblies and plays, and which will assist the teach- ers so that they will and can have more time to devote to their classes. 36 Standing: Pricket, D'Antonio, Nuell, Davidson, Dickinson, Fazzino, Alquist, Brodeur. Sitting: Lyons, Kabatznick, Shearer, Ghent. THE ELM BASEBALL TEAM This year the Bengal Nine, coached by Mr. Sidney Leggett, had wo seniors shar- ing the captaincy, Joe Misenti and Gene Vereen. They both helped to make team- work, the major factor for a victory, a part of every game. This greatly aided the team against their more experienced competi- tors and was responsible for their win- nings. Albert Grillo, the manager of the team, helped pick up the spirits of the boys when they were defeated. This, however, was not necessary too often for the team played well and did their best in every game; therefore their efforts were rewarded. Third row: A. Grillo, G. Tewsbury, D. Bobautio, R. Kalinowski, W. Harrington, L. D'Amato, j. Cahill, V. Spada, Coach Leggett. Second row: E. Waylock, R. Supple, G. Yule, A. Langley, R. Gilbert, R. Arena. First row: J. Byrd, W. Bartlotta, J. Misenti, E. Vereen, N. Turro, F. Duval, D. Connelly. BASKETBALL Coach Waino Fillback made the basket- ball boys work hard, but in spite of their earnest efforts the boys won only four of the sixteen games that they played. Spirits ran high among the students when M.H.S. beat Windsor by seven points, and also after the Glastonbury game and the wo Rockville games. Any season would be considered quite successful if it ended with a win over the eternal rival, Wilson; but, unfortunately, M.H.S. lost to them our last two games by the disheartening scores of 42-40 and 51-50. The captain of this year’s basketball team was Joe Misenti. Second row: Bob Manchester, Bob Marino, Carl Erlaccher, George Yule, Coach, Waino Fillback. Seated: Fred Duval, Claude Adams, Joe Misenti, Eugene Vereen, Albert Grillo. 38 CROSS-COUNTRY The law of averages prevailed with four wins and four losses for the cross-country squad. Coach Boz- oian and captains Herman Golnik and Nick Turro provided the help needed. The team came out seventh among twelve teams at the Connecti- cut Invitational Meet, and sixth out of twenty teams in the State Meet for one of the best performances in the history of the sport at M.H.S. Bob McCarthy broke the Middle- town High School individual record, with a time of 13:18 and the Wilson course record, with a time of 13:01. He finished eleventh out of eighty runners at the Connecticut Invita- tional and fifteenth out 135 in the Standing: Fisher, Bonaiuto, Jurczak, Taylor, Halish, Fazzino, D. Golnick, Dittman, D. State Meet. Bonaiuto, Coach Bozoian. Kneeling: Hull, Stanek, Golnik, Willie, Turro, McCarthy, Carpentiere. FOOTBALL The M.H.S. football team, under the co-captainship of Cliff Schaefer and Charlie Stetson, completed their season in a blaze of glory, having won seven games and lost only one, which was to their rival, Wilson High School. Although just a class B school, our fighting Tigers played some of the top class A teams, and managed to defeat them all. A lot of credit is also given to our two coaches, Waino Fillback and John De Nunzio, who both played an important part in helping our team obtain the fine and laudatory record of the team. u 4 4 ■ . i . . t V- 7 e % V- Uk. f St'rt'sf' ffftvVf t se1 st? 110 v v v yi, rv i ivi v Fifth row: Dillon, Ceplenski, Thompson, Cabral, Oldershaw, Magnano. Fourth row: Sowinski, McCarthy, Pomfret, Marino, Davidson, Cacciola, Dunn, O'Brien, Mikowski, Coach Sweeney, Ghent. Third row: Coach Fillback, Yescott, Clew, Tosi, Wisneski, Murray, Daley, Uliano, Hart, Basiel, Coach DeNunzio. Second row: Frank, Uzpurvis, Fielding, Gilbert, Duval, Byrd, Boas, Yule, Spada, Carta. First row: Delegan, Pattavina, Bartolotta, Misent, Co-captains, Schaefer, Stetson, Luckhardt, Boothroyd, Colonghi, T. McCarthy, King. 39 Standing: Mr. Tucci, R. Ferenc, D. McGrath, B. Kelly, T. Amara, B. Kosicki, R. Supple, R. Frank, W. Moniz, R. Gilbert. Sitting: T. Griffith, D. Ehlinger, J. Cabral, T. Ercalani, W. Sowinski, P. Newell, P. Lundberg, W. Binkoski, C. Buckley. RIFLE CLUB The Rifle team is one that always starts its season off with a bang. It is probably the noisiest sport we have, and the members of the team will probably tell you it is also one of the most enjoyable. The boys practice every Tuesday and Friday at the Middletown Armory, and they always have a good time with the very good-natured Mr. Tucci as their coach. The boys started off their sea- son in January, under captains Wal- ter Sowinski and Jack Kiley. They participated in meets all over the state. Third row: Mr. Leggett, Mi lardo, Marszalek, Kasek, Matteo, Bonfoey. Second row: Cronin, Monnes, Daley, Eldridge, Smith, Pandolfo, Kelly, Fisher. First row: Uzpruvis, Lull, Stanck, Colonghi, Boothroyd, Rose, McCarthy, Bride. SWIMMING TEAM Ready! Get set! Bang! and the M.H.S. swimming team was off! Coach Leggett’s team participated in twelve meets during the year; and although the boys set no rec- ord in victories, they did show many im- provements over last year. Frank Colonghi was captain for 1955-56. The home swim- ming meets were held at the Y.M.C.A. pool. TRACK TEAM This year the M.H.S. Track Team was led through another successful year by Coach Bozoian and captain Frank Co- longhi. The members themselves, an en- thusiastic group, displayed sportsmanship while at practice as well as at meets. At the University of Connecticut, competing in the 25th annual Indoor Track and Field Championships, Harvey Hull set a record for the 1000 yard run, a new event, the time being 2 minutes, 35.5 seconds. Also this year, the new Cromwell High School was placed on the list of competitors. The team terminated the season by participat- ing in the state meet at Yale. Second row: R. Matteo, G. Serra, K. Shea, R. Oldershaw, W. Basile, L. Gibbs, J. Monnes, R. Davidson, J. Smith, J. Kabatznick, Coach Bozoian. First row: T. McCarthy, T. Halish, B. King, L. Mikowski, D. Stanek, F. Colonghi, H. Hull, H. Uzpurvis, S. Fazzino, J. Carpentiere, R. McCarthy. TENNIS TEAM With but two returning lettermen, co- captains, Warren Kieft and Leigh Shearer, the M.H.S. tennis team turned for support to holdovers from last year's squad plus a crop of eager, but inexperienced freshmen. Back from 'the 1955 squad were Richard Daley, Bernie Kosicki, Nils Boas and Ned Wisneski. From last year’s freshmen group were Fred Marozzi, John Fisher, and Rich- ard Kasek, while newcomers to the squad included Melvin Myers, Peter Marchese, John Kelsey and Carl Marino. Matches were played with Portland, Bristol, Meriden and Wilson. M. Myers, .). Lindenthal, J. Fisher, R. Eldridgc, N. Boas, Coach Tenney, J. Kelsey, R. Kasek, A. Goldstein, R. Daly, P. Marchese, W. Kieft, L. Shearer. Left to Right: Virginia Varrato, Evelyn Faraci, Mary Ann Magnano, Janice Dineen, Mary Jean Wasicki, Teri Seidel, Marie Cannata, Barbara Ferenc, Betty Pattavina. BATON CORPS The smiling, high-stepping ma- jorettes of our Baton Corps were familiar figures at our sports events this year. Under the able direction of Mr. Forest Harvey, of Hartford, their in- structor, and Miss Margery Wood- ington, their adviser, the majorettes completed a most successful year. Their activities included participa- tion in several parades and in the Eastern States Competition. Officers of this year’s corps were Jeri Ames, president; Mary Jean Wasicki, vice - president; Barbara Ferenc, secretary; and Marie Canata, treasurer. BOWLING CLUB A very successful year was enjoyed by the Girls Bowling Club under the leader- ship of Miss D'Apice. Meetings were held every week at the Y.M.C.A. The three main events were a Christmas party, a playday, and a trip to the Oakdale Musical Theater. At the close of the year a trophy was awarded to the girl with the highest bowl- ing average. Officers for the year were Anne Lenda, president; Jane Horton, vice-presi- dent; Pamela Aubin, secretary; and Sheila Wrang, treasurer. Fourth row: Waldmann, Piche, Krashan, Deveraux, Aresco, Kibens, Davis, Anderson, P. Carroll, Marthers, Bascetta, Pope, Martin, Astle, Bartolotta, Rich, Newberg. Third row: Maselli, Dolce, Marino, Carroll, Bride, DeBari, Wilcox, Kelly, Hurford, Zilmanis, Aubin, Settipane, Murray, Kosinski, Drouin, Buttmi, Edleberg, Hunt. Second row: Overend, Canatta, Decker, Di Modica, Adorno, Wrang, Aubin, Horton, Levson, Spada, McCauley, Bloom, Pierce, B. Pope. First row: Kalaja, Jason, Histings, Krawczyk, Putins, Satterfield, Jczouit, Rosa, Cornish, Ginsberg, Grower, Geremia, Milardo, Robida. CHEERLEADING There is no doubt that our smartly outfitted, peppy cheerleaders were a valuable contribution to this year's sporting events, for they led our team to victory time and time again with their spirited yells and cheers and animated faces. Terri French and Una Magnano shared the co-captainship this year, and under them the girls perfected their cheers and always seemed to turn in a wonderful and exciting performance. The 1955-56 cheer- leading squad was really something to be proud of. Pauline Tellier, Lucille Gallitto, Judy Annino, Miel Faraci, Una Magnano, Teri French, Ann Louise Tomassi, Josie Lo Giudice, Terry La Bella, Rosalie Augeri. GIRLS’ RIFLE CLUB Under the capable direction of Miss Matteson, the Girls' Rifle Club completed another enjoyable and successful season. They participated in matches with other schools and two girls were sent as repre- sentatives to a national convention in Washington, D. C. A trophy was awarded to the girl with the highest average at the end of the year, and awards were given to all deserving girls. The officers for this year were: Shirley McDowell, President; Leona Hopper, Vice-President; Joan La Bella, Secretary; and Devra Bloom, Treasurer. Standing: P. Lockhart, H. Schettino, E. Radcliff, E. Riggott, C. Wilcox. C. Shrier, C. Hur- ford, E. Warmester, J. Jansak, J. Shearer, L. Rasch, Miss Matteson. Seated: A. Wheeler, K. Kruger, J. Pizzi, W. Mazzuli, D. Bloom, S. McDowell, L. Hooper, J. LaBella, B. Rich- ards, J. Buttmi, O. Cuthbritt. 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