Middletown High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Middletown, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1957 volume:

DEDICATION Between the covers of this volume are collected the experiences of the Class of 1957 during a year when there was peace in our land. We are indeed thankful for the oppor- tunity we have had to enjoy the advantages of pursuing an education without the inter- ruption of war. We therefore dedicate our yearbook to Peace and earnestly pray that our country will be free forever from the devastation that so many other graduates have known in the past. The past four years have been a most import- ant period of growth and development for you. Under the guidance of your teachers and par- ents you have had opportunity to explore many fields of learning, to discover 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 thre- shold 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 opportunities. Your accomplishments of the past will serve as a foundation upon which to build higher, whatever your plans for the future may be. Congratulations to you and best wishes for continued success. Edward B. Fillback, Principal. Congratulations to the members of the Class of 1957 upon the completion of your high school program! How fortunate you are to be graduat- ing 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 responsibilities. Ac- cept the responsibility for becoming energetic, participating citizens in your community. 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 nation. John W. Goodrich, Supt. of Schools. Miss Mildred E. Atwell Mr. A. Merton Bozoian Mrs. Edith O. Buckley Miss P. A. Buckley Miss Helen K. D’Apice Math A, Typing 11, Algebra, Geometry, Physical Education English Stenography, Typing, Bookkeeping 1 Trigonometry Math. A Y Mr. John T. DeNunzio Mr. A. S. Domijan Industrial Arts Industrial Arts Miss Lucille A. Dolce Miss Agnes G. Drennan Mr. John R. Dunn Clerk English Guidance Director, Driver Education Miss Agnes K. Fahey Stenography, Tran- scription, Office Practice, Typing Mr. Waino R. Fillback Physical Education Miss Margaret E. Flynn Business, Law, General Business, Bookkeeping Mr. Santo F. Frigillio Band, Orchestra. Instru- mental Music Theory Mr. John J. Gale U.S. History, Econom- ics, Geography, Civics Mr. S. W. Gallitto Mr. Harold E. Healey Mrs. Lois F. Horbal Mrs. W. E. Hummell Mr. Adrian A. Johnson World History Assistant Principal, English Secretary U.S. History, Modern ' Algebra 1-11 Problems of De- mocracy Mr. Carl V. Johnson Physics, General Science Miss M. M. Kinnirey Miss Agnes I. Matteson Miss Alice B. Nelson French, Latin Homemaking Librarian and At- tendance Mrs. Dorothy R. Owen Choral Music, Music Mrs. Mary B. Richards Mr. Carl C. Rodenhizer Miss Marjorie J. Simons School Nurse Applied Math., Alge- Secretary bra 1 Mr. Ted J. Stopyra General Science, Biology Mr. John E. Sweeney Art Mr. Arthur C. Tenney Miss Molly Trinkaus Mr. I. Frank Tucci Mr. Carleton L. Walker Miss Arlene G. Walter Algabra 1, Review English Spanish, Italian English Office Secretary Math. 6 Mrs. Alma M. Masley Mr. James G. Murphy General Math., Typing, Chemistry, General General Business Science Mr. Robert N. Parmelee Miss Eleanor J. Riordan General Math., General World History, Latin Science SLATE COMMITTEE Standing: J. Fielding, C. Adams. Seated: B. Supple, M. Walker, R. Pasculano. 7 CAULDRON STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Brian Kelly LITERARY EDITOR Leona Hopper ART EDITOR Rita Putins BUSINESS MANAGER Anita Drouin ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER David Schultz SPORTS EDITOR Edward Lyons PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Cynthia Hurford HEAD TYPISTS Cora Coughlin Constance Spada — ASSISTING STAFF — WRITING: Cynthia Hurford, Pearl Kendall, Maija Kibens, Vincent LaBella, Maria Misenti, Josephine LoGuidice, Laurel Ross, Audrey Scotti, Constance Spada, Marilyn Walker, Sheila Wrang. BUSINESS: Judith Annino, Barbara Cyrulik, Pearl Kendall, Josephine LoGuidice, Shirley McDowell, Helen Siena, Joan Jansak. SPORTS: Joanne DiModica, Janice Dineen, Anthony Halish, Gerald Hall, Bernard Kosicki, Shirley McDowell, Audrey Scotti, Terry Seidel. PHOTOGRAPHY: Marion Adorno, Mary Guiliano, Leona Hopper, Edith Johnson, Ida Kamins, Annabelle Malone, Constance Spada. 8 TYPING: Judith Dunn, Vincent LaBella. CLAUDE ADAMS NILS BOAS Claude” Pleasant St., Cromwell I have laid aside business and gone a-fishing” Freshman Class President; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 2, 3, 4; Boys’ State; Senior Slate Com- mittee; Dance Committees; Room Representative Ambition: Fisherman Ricky” 21 Pleasant Street Someone has to take it easy, so it might as tv ell be me.” Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio 1; Foot- ball 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 3 Ambition: Lawyer MARION ADORNO Safari” 58 Lawn Avenue When once the heart of a young maiden is stolen, The maiden will soon steal after” Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; G.S.L. Repre- sentative 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Paper 1; Dance Com- mittee 1; G.A.A. Secretary 2; Girls' Quartet 2; Mayor for a Day Pro- gram 2, 3; Choir 2, 4; G.A.A. Vice President 3; Little Choir 3; Class Secretary 3; Teachers Secretary 3, 4; Cauldron” JEAN BRANCIFORTE Jeanne” 36 Timber Hill Road, Cromwell A fair exterior is a silent recommendation. ” Bowling 1; Basketball 3, 4; Vol- leyball 3, 4; Cauldron”; Photog- raphy 4; Badminton 4; Driver Training 4; Dance Committees Ambition: Secretary Ambition: College JUDITH ANNINO Judy” 168 Liberty Street Love makes the world go ’round, and who am I to stop it?” Bowling 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; G.A.A. Room Representative 1; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; G.S.L. Room Representative 2; Cheerleader 3, 4; Teacher’s Secre- tary 4; Leaders Club 4 Ambition: College SEBASTIAN BRANCIFORTE Sebbi”' 54 Church Street I will sit down now, but the time will come when you will hear me” Rifle 2 Ambition: Electronical Engineer RICHARD ARENA Dick” 120 West St., Cromwell I shall laugh myself to death.” Basketball 1; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 3, 4; Mayor for a Day—Radio 3 Ambition: Pharmacist DONALD BRAUER Don” Coles Road, Cromwell Never trouble trouble ’till trouble troubles you.” Rifle Club 1; Swimming 2, 3; Mayor for a Day Radio Program 2 Ambition: Draftsman MARIE BAILEY Marie”, Willow Brook, Cromwell A friendly face, a ready smile.” Choir 1; Bowling 3; Volleyball 3, 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4; G.A.A. Room Representative 4; Leaders Club 4; Basketball 4 Ambition: Secretary 10 DOROTHY BROWN Dottie” 9 Roosevelt Drive It hurteth not the tongue to give fair words.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1; G.A.A. 1 Ambition: Switchboard Operator VIRGINIA BROWN Vinnie 155 Cross Street Thinking is but an idle waste of thought Baton Corps 1; G.A.A. 1; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 4 Ambition: Telephone Operator DANIEL CONNELLY Art” 148 Grand Street He hath a heart as sound as a bell Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor for a Day 2; Radio Program 3; Dance Committee 3, 4 Ambition: Undecided JEROME BYRD Jay” 19 South Street He makes the bleachers rock with cheers, And in his team dispells all fears. Football 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Track 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3,4; Base- ball 2, 3, 4 Ambition: Barber ROBERT CANNATA Bob” 87 Liberty Street Oh, mischief, thou art swift. Rifle 1 Ambition: Air Force JOSEPH CARPENTIERE Carp” 65 Church Street I know a trick worth two of that. Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Program 3; National Honor So- ciety 4 Ambition: Engineer or Scientist JAMES CORNISH Jazz Jim” West Cromwell Music is the prince of pleasure. Rifle Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Or- chestra 2, 3; Dance Band 2, 3, 4; Band President 3, 4; Little Choir 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Modern Music Masters President 4; Student Council 4 Ambition: Doctor RICHARD COTTER Rich” 146 Lincoln Street He who says little goes a long way. Ambition: Success CORA COUGHLIN Corie” 413 High Street She is pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with, and pleasant, too, to think on. J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Commit- tees 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor for a Day Program 1, 2, 3; G.S.L. Class Representative 2; Bowling Club 2; Tiger Tales” 2, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Teacher's Secre- tary 3, 4; Cauldron”; Dramatics Secretary 3; Dramatics Vice Presi- dent 4; Leaders Club 4; UConn Press Conference 4 Ambition: College THOMAS CARTA Tom—Cat” 5 Frazier Avenue He is little, he is wise, he is a terror spite his size. Ambition: Electronic Engineer BARBARA CYRULIK Barb” 70 West Street Sing away sorrow, Cast away care! Tennis 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Classical League 1,2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Baton Corps 1; Basketball 1, 2; French Club 3, 4; Bowling 3, 4; Cauldron” 4; Tiger Tales” 4; Leaders Club 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4 Ambition: Nursing H RALPH DeBARI Ralph” 567 High Street Life is one long process of getting tied” Basketball 1; French Club 2, 3; J.C.L. 2; Treasurer of J.C.L. 4; Class President 3; Little Choir 3, 4; Nutmeg Boys' State 3; Student Council President 4; Police Force 4 Ambition: Engineer ANITA DROUIN Nita Shunpike Rd., Cromwell Her friends, there are many; Her foes—are there any?” Baton Corps 1, Treasurer 2; Stu- dent Council 1; Bowling Club 1, 3; Future Homemakers of Amer- ica 1; Choir 1, 2, 3; Dance Com- mittees 1, 2, 3; Nationalist Town Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Pro- grams 1, 2; Nationalist Registrar of Voters 3; Girls’ Sextet 2; Mixed Quartet 3; Girls’ Basketball 2; G.S.L. Room Representative 3; Driver Training 3; Laurel Girls' State 3; Leaders Club 3, 4 Ambition: Teachers College JOANNE DiMODICA Jo” 187 West Street Busy, active, full of fun. Much has she undertaken; Much has she done” Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club President 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3; Freshman Paper 1; Mayor for a Day Radio Program 1; Tiger Tales” 2, 3; Class Secretary 2; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; G.S.L. Room Representative 3; Leaders Club 4; Tiger Tales” News Edition 4; Cauldron” Ambition: College JANICE DINEEN Jan” 165 Grand Street Joyfullness will prolongth my days.” Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Baton Corps 2, 3, 4; Leaders Club 4 Ambition: College JUDITH DUNN Judi” 124 Washington St. A modern miss with big blue eyes, And personality twice her size” J.C.L. 1; Swimming 1; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2; Baton Corps 1; Bowling Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Radio Programs 3; Volleyball 3, 4; Play- makers 3, 4; G.S.I. Room Repre- sentative 4 Ambition: College FREDERICK DUVAL, JR. Freddie” 3 Freestone Avenue, Cromwell You stand in your own light.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 3, 4; Federalist Town Committee 1; Student Coun- cil 3; Mayor for a Day 3, 4; Cap- tain of Baseball 4; President of Senior Class 4; Cauldron” 4; Chairman of Slate Committee Ambition: Engineer BARBARA DOMBROSKI Barb” 3 Lincoln Rd., Cromwell Ah me! What a man used to be.” Bowling Club 1, 2; Dance Com- mittees 1, 3; Teacher’s Secretary 2; Mayor for a Day 3; Art Club 3; Cauldron”; Senior Frolic Deco- ration Committee Ambition: College MARK EDELBERG Porgy” 192 South Main St. Appearances are deceptive, for mischief dwells within.” Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 1, 2; French Club 3, 4; Tig- er Tales 3, 4; Modern Music Masters 3, 4; All State Orchestra Ambition: College MILES DOW Mort” 42 Center Street Men of few words are the best men.” Ambition: Accountant GLADYS ELLSWORTH Gladie” 139 Nooks Hill Rd., Cromwell Be gracious to all men.” Glee Club 1; Band 2, 3; Orchestra 3; Teacher’s Secretary 4; Volley- ball 4 Ambition: Secretary 12 AMELIA FARACI Miel” 65 Highland Avenue ,A pretty lady on her way, Always smiling, always gay .” G.S.L. Room Representative 1, 2; G.S.L. Class Representative 3; G.S.L. Director of Service 4; Bowl- ing 1; Cheerleader 3, 4; Captain of Cheerleaders 4 Ambition: Secretary I EVELYN FARACI ”Ev” 64 Grove Street Variety alone gives joy.” Baton Corps 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Room Representative 1, 2, 3; Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; Little Choir 1, 2; Bowling 2; Police Force 3, 4; Dance Committee 3, 4 Ambition: Secretary JOHN FIELDING Senator” 6 Court St., Cromwell He’s good natured; why not? He’s happy” Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Track 1, 2; Vice President 3; Po- lice Force 3; Mayor for a Day Pro- gram 3, 4; Treasurer Spanish Club 3; Dance Committees 3, 4; Senior Slate Committee 4; Fire Squad 4; President Spanish Club 4 Ambition: College WILLIAN GHENT Bill” 456 Washington Street Praise the Lord and pass another spitball.” Audio Visual 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 1, 2; Mayor for a Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3; Wizard of Oz” 2; M.H.S. Pinafore” 3 Ambition: Electronic Engineer ROBERT GILBERT Robbie” 1 Woodland Drive Cromwell ''He is not at the end of his actions blest, Whose ends will make him greatest and not best.” Football 1, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Rifle 2, 3; Co-Captain Rifle 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Police Chief Ambition: Engineer LEWIS FOLEY Ben”, 40 Franklin Rd., Cromwell Let the world slip; we shall ne’er be younger.” Spanish Club 3, 4; Fire Squad 4 Ambition: College JOHN GILLIGAN Big Gill” 641 High Street Better late than never.” Football 1, 3; Dance Committees Ambition: Undecided ROBERT FRANK Bob” Berlin Road, Cromwell Happy am I; from care I’m free! Why aren’t they all content like me.” Rifle 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Mayor for a Day Program 3, 4; Fire Squad 4 Ambition: Designer or Engineer MARY GIULIANO Mary” 5 Marlon PL, Cromwell Sweet, simple and demure.” Bowling Club 1; Basketball 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; G.S.L. Room Representative 4; Cauldron” Ambition: Private Secretary 13 WILLIAM GOODWIN Bill 3 Catherine St., Cromwell I should have my own way in everything” Little Choir 1, 2, 4; Rifle 2; Wiz- ard of Oz 2; H.M.S. Pinafore” 3 Ambition: College LEONA HOPPER Leone” 38 Loveland Street My thoughts and I were of another world.” Rifle 1, 2, 3, 4; Officer 3, 4; Swim- ming 1; Tiger Tales” 1, 2, 3, 4, Editor 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Magazine; G.S.L. Room Repre- sentative 2; Radio Program 2; Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4; Leaders Club 3, 4; Driver Training 3; Freshman-Junior Party 3; Choir 4; Cauldron 4; UConn Press Conference 4; Class Night Ambition: Nursing ALBERT GRILLO Al” 151 Pearl Street It’s wiser being good than bad” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball Manager 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 3, 4 Ambition: Accountant or Book- keeper ANTHONY HALISH Hawk” 92 Sumner Street '7 friends be a credit, he has much to gain.” Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Police Force 4 Ambition: College or Pratt and Whitney GERALD HALL Jerry” 48 Geer St., Cromwell Not too forward, not too shy; He's an ordinary guy.” Rifle 1; Mayor for a Day 1, 2, 3; Tiger Tales” 3, 4; Police Force 4; Cauldron” Ambition: Dairy Plant Manager CYNTHIA HURFORD Cyndy” 382 Pine Street They say that money talks, but All it ever said to me was good- bye.” Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 1; Radio Pro- grams 1; Rifle 1, 2, 3; Tiger Tales” 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Driver Training 3; Teacher’s Sec- retary 4; Cauldron”; Freshman Magazine; UConn Press Confer- ence Ambition: College JOAN JANSAK Joanie” Christian Hill Road, Cromwell Thy modesty's a candle to thy merit.” F.H.A. 1; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; Rifle Club 3; Bowling Club 3, 4; Teach- er’s Secretary 4; Cauldron”; Leaders Club 3, 4 Ambition: Waitress EDITH JOHNSON Edie” Prospect Hill Road, Cromwell T'is better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all.” Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Magazine; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Driver Training 2; Tiger Tales” 3, 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4; Cauldron” Ambition: Business Teacher MARY HAMLIN Cookie” Nooks Hill Rd., Cromwell God giveth speech to all, song to the few.” Sports Club 1; F.H.A. 1; Tumb- ling 1; Little Choir 2, 3, 4; Baton Corps 2, 3, 4; Teacher’s Secretary; Assemblies 3, 4; Leaders Club 3, 4; G.A.A. Room Representative 4; All State Chorus; Basketball 4; Volleyball 4 Ambition: Nurse CHARLES JOHNSTON Chuck” 342 Main St., Cromwell All musical people seem to be happy.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3; Radio Program 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; All State Band 4 Ambition: Undecided JEAN JURCZAK Jean” 17 Erin Street Nothing is impossible to a willing heart .” F.H.A. 1; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Ten- nis 2; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Teacher’s Secretary 3, 4; Leaders Club 4 Ambition: Secretary MAIJA KIBENS Maija” 494 Main St., Cromwell All men see the same objects, but do not equally understand them. Intelligence is the tongue that discerns and tastes them.” Radio Programs 1, 2; French Club 3, 4, Vice President 3; Bowling 2, 3,; Mayor for a Day 2, 3; Driver Training 2; J.C.L. 3; Tiger Tales” 3; Editor in Chief 4; Little Choir 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, Vice President 4; Playmakers 3; Laurel Girls’ State 3; Police Force 3; F.T.A. 3, 4; UConn Press Con- ference 3, 4; Cauldron” Ambition: College IDA KAMINS Bunny” 4 Glynn Avenue Willing she is and eager to please.” J.C.L 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor for a Day Radio 1, 3; Mayor for a Day 2; Treasurer of Class 2; Driver Train- ing 3; French Club 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 2, 3; F.T.A. 4; Caul- dron”; Police Squad 4; Class Night 4; Tiger Tales” 2, 3, 4; Parade of Youth” Reporter 4 Ambition: College HOWARD KILPATRICK Howie” Coles Rd., Cromwell Young man, get a hobby!” Band 2, 3; Swimming 3 Ambition: Navy BETTY KAUFFMAN Bet” 8 South St., Cromwell Not too serious, not too gay; She’s just right in every way.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Ambition: Navy BRIAN KELLY BERNARD KOSICKI Bernie” 103 Main Street In quietness and in confidence Shall be your strength.” Radio Club 1; Rifle 1, 2, 3, 4; Photo Club 1; Tennis 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Dance Commit- tees 3; Tiger Tales” 3, 4; J.C.L. 3,4 Ambition: College Bri” Olympus Parkway To be chosen is an honor; To be worthy is sublime.” Junior Classical League 1, 2, 3; President 3; Rifle 1, 2, 3, 4; Rifle Co-Captain 4; Tiger Tales” 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of Class 3; Nutmeg Boys State 3; Harvard Book Award 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; President of National Honor Society 4; Cauldron”; Mayor for a Day 2, 3; School As- sembly Committee 3 Ambition: College ANTHONY KURNETA Tony” 35 Saybrook Road I’m not in the roll of common men.” J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales” 3, 4; Playmakers 3, 4; Dance Com- mittee 3; National Honor Society 4; Senior Frolics; Art Club 4; Class Night Ambition: College PEARL KENDALL Pearl”, Hicksville Rd., Cromwell Laugh and the world laughs with you.” Future Homemakers of America 1, 2; G.A.A. Room Representative 1, 2; Freshman Frolic; Radio Pro- grams 1, 2, 3; Sophomore Hop En- tertainment Committee; Bowling 3; Tiger Tales” Sport Staff 3; Literary and Business Staffs of Cauldron”; G.S.L. Class Repre- sentative 4; Dance Committees 4 Ambition: To be successful THERESA LaBELLA Terri” 634 High Street One of those happy souls which are the salt of the earth.” G.S.L. Room Representative 1, 2, 3; President 4; Tumbling 1; Mayor for a Day 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, Room Representative; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Bowling 1, 2; Badminton 1, 2; Cheerleading 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Teacher’s Sec- retary 3; Police Squad 3; Leaders Club 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 Ambition: Medical Secretary VINCENT LaBELLA Vin 42 Columbus Avenue Let others labor; Vll do the rest. Rifle 1; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Magazine; J.C.L. 1,2, 3, 4; Photography Club 1; Italian Newspaper 3; Cauldron”; Tiger Tales 4; Fire Squad 4; Mayor for a Day 3; Art Club 4 Ambition: College JOANNE LESSOR DoDo , 5 Ranney Rd., Cromwell Her ways are ways of pleasantness ” Baton Corps 1,2; Dance Commit- tees 1, 4; Teacher’s Secretary 3; Drivers Training 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.S.L. 1,2, 3, 4; Cauldron 4; Decorations Committee 4 Ambition: Secretary AUSTIN LANGLEY Skip River Road Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.” Cross Country 1; Basketball 1; Class Vice President 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 2, 3, 4; Football 2; Fire Chief 4; Mayor for a Day Radio Program Ambition: Financier or Business Executive NICHOLAS LANTERI Nicky 128 College Street Tis better to be small and shine, Than to be tall and cast a shadow” Rifle 1; Christmas Play 2 Ambition: College GUY LARDIZZONE Guy 88 Church Street A willing heart, a helpful hand, Always ready on demand ” Tiger Tales 1, 2, 3, 4; Assistant Swimming Manager 2; Rifle 1; Baseball 1; J.C.L. 4; Senior Frolic Decoration Committee; 4; Senior Cake Sale Ambition: College JOSEPHINE LoGIUDICE Jo 14 Erin Street There is no treasure which may be compared to a faithful friend” G.A.A. Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Vol- leyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tumbling 1; Choir 1,4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Playday 1; Mayor for a Day 2; Badminton 2, 3; Teacher's Secretary 4; Police Force 4; Leaders Club 3, 4; Swimming Club 2; G.S.L. President 4; Di- rector of Socials; Cheerleading 2, 3, 4; Cauldron” 4 Ambition: Secretary EDWARD LYONS Ed 481 High Street Why should the devil have all the fun?” Photography Club 1; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Audia Visual Aids 2, 3, 4; Rifle 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 3, 4; Cauldron” Sports Editor Ambition: Sales Engineer MARY ANN MAGNANO Mary Ann” 40 South Main St. Well begun is half done” F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Baton Corps 2, 3, 4; President and Head Major- ette 4; Italian Newspaper Editor in Chief 3; Teacher’s Secretary 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Leaders Club 4; Art Club 4 Ambition: Teacher BEVERLY LENNON Bunnie 20 Burr Avenue Silence is divine; but speech is a pleasure” Baton 1; F.H.A. 2; Driver Train- ing 3; Cauldron”; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3,4; G.S.L. 1,2, 3,4 Ambition: Secretary ANNABELLE MALONE Beany 438 Long Lane A true heart's worth gold” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Program 1, 3; Lead- ers Club 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4; Cauldron ; G.S.L. Room Repre- sentative Ambition: Marriage 16 ROBERT MANCHESTER Bob 45-A River Road, Cromwell Cheerful and courteous, full of manly grace, His heart's frank welcome written on his face.” Vice President of Freshman Class; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Dance Committees 1,2, 3, 4; Boys' State 3; Football 4; Vice President Senior Class Ambition: College SEBASTIAN MARINO Buddy” 392 Washington St. To mourn a mischief that is past and gone Is the next way to draw new mischief on” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1 Ambition: Navy GUY MARCHESE Guy” 215 Pine Street He looks on life with quiet eyes” Rifle 1, 2; Baseball 1 Ambition: Draftsman JOAN MCCAULEY Jo” 15 New Lane, Cromwell Our youth we can have but today; We may always find time to grow old” Band 1, 2, 3; Bowling 1; Teacher’s Secretary 2 Ambition: Nurse JOHN MARIANO Marty” 98 Grove Street I’m the sweetest sound in orchestra heard .” Band 1, 2, 3; Fire Squad 4 Ambition: Musician PATRICIA MCCORMACK Pat” Newfield Street I never think of the future; it comes soon enough.” Bowling 2; G.A.A. 2, Room Rep- resentative; F.H.A. 2; Drivers Training 3; Volleyball 4; Basket- ball 4; Cauldron” Ambition: Secretary SHIRLEY MCDOWELL ALFIA MARINO Effie” 55 Warwick Street Silence is a virtue of the wise” Tiger Tales” 2, 3, 4; Dance Com- mittee 2; Spanish Club 3; G.S.L. 2, 3; J.C.L. 3; Teacher’s Secretary 4 Ambition: Medical Secretary Shirl” 57 West Street Packed with dynamite is she, Full of fun and fancy free.” Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Captain 3; Vol- leyball 1, 2, 3, Captain 3; Room Representative to G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Dance Commit- tees 2, 3, 4; Leaders Club 3, 4; Teacher’s Secretary 4; Cauldron”; Bowling 4 Ambition: College ROBERT MARINO Bobby” 33 Cherry Street My only books were women’s looks, And folly’s all they taught me.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2 Ambition: Service MARIA MISENTI Ree” 19 Miles Avenue I sure am happy that I am happy” G.S.L. 1; Room Representative; F.H.A. 2; Drivers Training 3; Cauldron” Ambition: Secretary 17 RONALD MIZENER Ronnie” 11 Erin Srreet A boy, of all wild beasts, is the most difficult to manage” Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Police Squad 4 Ambition: Draftsman RICHARD PASCULANO Pascy” 467 Washington Street Persuasive speech, and more persuasive sighs, Silence that speaks and elo- quence of eyes” Dance Committees 1, 2, 3; Class President 2; Mayor for a Day Ra- dio Program 2, 3; J.C.L. 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; Senior Slate Committee 4; Po- lice Squad 4; Art Club 4 Ambition: College SALVATORE MORELLO Sal” 22 Berlin Street Eat, drink, and be merry; for tomorrow's there’s no school.” Basketball 1; Football 1; Track 3 Ambition: Navy JOAN MURPHY Joan” 540 High Street ”Quiet she may seem, but one can never tell” Sodality of Mount Saint Mary Academy 1 Ambition: Bookkeeper CAROL NELSON Carol” 27 Timber Hill Road, Cromwell Quiet persons are welcome everywhere” Teacher’s Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4; Cauldron” Ambition: Offce Worker MARILYN PASSAMANO Marilyn” South St., Cromwell Be happy, be gay, sing your cares away” Ambition: Nurse ELIZABETH PATTAVINA Betty” 1 Green Place Between good sense and good taste there is the difference between cause and effect ” Baton 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Cauldron”; Driver Training 4 Ambition: Accounting EMANUEL PITRUZZELLO, JR. Butch” 7 Stowe Avenue How far that little candle throws his beams” Rifle 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Ambition: Mechanic MADELYN PALMIERI Mad” 33 Cherry Street Merrily, merrily, shall I live now” Bowling 1, 2, 3; Cauldron” Ambition: Secretary JACQUELINE POPE Jackie” 16 Sumner Street Mischief dances in her” G.A.A. I, 2, 4; G.S.L. 1, 2, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Basketball 2, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 3, 4 Ambition: Social Worker 18 RITA PUTINS ''Rita” 15 Pleasant Street Art is the child of nature ” Tiger Tales 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Freshman Magazine; Dance Com- mittee 1, 2, 3; Co-Chairman of Junior Prom; Chairamn of Pub- licity Staff of Sophomore Hop; Playmakers 3; Cauldron” Ambition: College JOAN ROBBINS Joannie” 60 Washington Rd., Cromwell Not quiet, nor loud, nor short, nor tall, But a pleasant mingling of them all Choir 1; Bowling Club 1, 2; Ti- ger Tales” 1; Volleyball 3 Ambition: Secretary ARNE REIL Arne” 14 Nordland Ave. Cromwell I would be better if I could, but it’s so lonely being good” Orchestra 1,2; Band Dance Com- mittee 1, 2; Driver Training 3; Dance Committees 3, 4 Ambition: Electrical Engineer EDNA RIGGOTT Tootsie” Coles Rd., Cromwell Politeness goes far, yet costs nothing” G.S.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Rifle 3. Ambition: Nursing RICHARD ROSE Dick” 11 Wall St., Cromwell There never was a saint with red hair” Audiovisual Aids 1; Basketball 1; Dance Committee 2, 3, 4; Swim- ming 3, 4; Co-Captain Swimming Team 4; F.T.A. 3, 4 Ambition: College LAUREL ROSS Laurel” 181 College Street Happy go lucky, easy go free, Nothing on earth ever bothers me.” Baton Corps 1, 2; Dance Commit- tees 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 1, 3; Swim- ming 1; Tiger Tales” 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 2, 3; Treasurer Bowling Club 2; F.T.A. 3, 4; Playmakers 3, 4; Mayor for a Day Radio Program 3; Mayor for a Day Assembly 3; Cauldron”; French Club 3, 4; G.S.L. Room Representative 4; Teacher’s Secre- tary 4; School Finance Committee 4 Ambition: College JOSEPH RIZZO Joe” 179 Prospect Street Quiet at first, but look again” Basketball 1; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2; Tennis 3, 4; Mayor for a Day Program 3,4 Ambition: College JULIA RUSSELL Judy” 2 Winward Avenue Great thoughts, like great deeds, need no trumpet” Dance Committees 1, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 4; Glee Club 1; Tiger Tales” 1, 2, 3; G.S.L. Room Representative 2; Band 3; Teacher’s Secretary 4; Mayor for a Day Radio Program 2; Cauldron” Ambition: Nurse PATRICIA RIZZO Pat” 63 College Street Mischief, thou art afoot” Choir 1; Teacher’s Secretary 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4 Ambition: Secretary PATRICIA RUSSELL Pat” 500 Washington St. 'The beauty of heaven is its sun; The beauty of women is their hair” G.A.A. 4; G.A.A. Room Repre- sentative 4; G.S.L. 3; G.S.L. Room Representative 3; Leaders Club 4 Ambition: Success 19 DAVID SCHULTZ WALTER SAMOLYK Wadz” 476 Main St., Cromwell The love of the sport is in him” Ambition: Air Force DEANA SANDUSKY Dee” 306 Main St., Cromwell 1 had a thing to say, But I will fit it with some better time” From Adams City Senior High School, Adams City, Colorado. F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4; Writ- ers Club 3 Ambition: Teacher RICHARD SARACENO Dick” 59 Broad Street Think all you speak, but speak not all you think.” Ambition: Air Force BERNARD SATAGAJ Bernie” 66 West Street Be slow to temper and quick to forgive.” Baseball 1 Ambition: Proprietor of a Business CAROLYN SCHREIER Carolyn” 14 New La., Cromwell All sweet things are told in music.” Rifle 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3, 4; Or- chestra 1,2, 3; Dance Committees 2,3 Ambition: Nursing 20 Schultzie—babe 48 Prospect Hill Rd., Cromwell A jolly and true happy fellow.” Cauldron Ambition: Business School MARGARET SCIACCA Margie 124 Cottage Street ,(Then she will talk. Goodness, how she will talk” G.S.L. 1,2, 3,4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3,4 Ambition: Secretary JUDITH SCOFIELD Judy , Hooks Hill Rd., Cromwell I can resist anything but temptation.” Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volley- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; G.S.L.; G.A.A.; Driver Train- ing 3; Teacher’s Secretary 4 Ambition: Private Secretary AUDREY SCOTTI Scotty” 54 Broad Street True to her word, her work, arid her friends.” Swimming Club 1, 4; G.A.A. 1, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; Mayor for a Day 2, 3, 4; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; Driver Training 3; Art Club 3; Dance Committees 3, 4; F.T.A. 3; Executive Board 4, President; Cauldron”; G.S.L. 4; Teacher's Secretary 4; Leaders Club 3, 4; Police Squad 4 Ambition: College ASTRID SEIDEL Terry” 28 Pearl Street A package of chatter and a bundle of cheerfulness.” Glee Club 1; Mayor for a Day Program 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Sextette 2; Majorettes 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Swimming 2, 3, 4; Driver Train- ing 2; Quartette 3; Leaders Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Little Choir 4; Vice President Majorettes 4; Fire Squad 4; Cauldron Ambition: College ROBERT SHEA Bobby” 28 Timber Hill Road, Cromwell 'Where there's Irish, there's laughter; Where there’s laughter, there's Irish. Cross Country 1; Choir 1,2; Wiz- ard of Oz”; Track 3 Ambition: Salesman i i JOYCE STEWART Joyce”, Evergreen Rd., Cromwell I can resist anything but temptation. Glee Club 1; Bowling 1, 2; Dance Committee 2; Basketball 3, 4; Vol- leyball 3, 4; Teacher’s Secretary 3, 4 Ambition: Secretary HELEN SIENA Helen” 256 Washington St. To a young heart everything is fun. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Driver Training 3; Cauldron”; Rifle Club 4 Ambition: Telephone Operator ROBERT SUPPLE Sup” 688 Main St., Cromwell Experience is the fool's best teacher; The wise do not need it.” Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketbll 1; Student Council 2; J.C.L. 2; Dance Committee 2, 3; Rifle 3, 4; Senior Slate Committee; Cauldron” Ambition: Engineering CONSTANCE SPADA Connie” 35 West St., Cromwell So sweet is the blush of bashfulness.” F.T.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Freshman Maga- zine; Choir 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 2, 4; Tiger Tales” 3, 4; Teacher’s Sec- retary 4; Swimming Club 1; G.S.L. 4; G.A.A. Ambition: College LEONICE SWANSON 18 Wildwood Road, Cromwell Let thy words be few.” Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; G.S.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Drivers Train- ing 2; Tiger Tales”; Cauldron” Dance Committees Ambition: Nursing ONEIL ST. AMAND Oat Meal” Coles Rd., Cromwell Tis good-will makes intelligence. Baseball 1, 2; Choir 1, 2; Boys’ Club 3 Ambition: Sales Manager ELAINE SWIFT Shorty” 9 Allen Rd., Cromwell She is the very pink of courtesy.” Band 1; G.S.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 2 Ambition: Housewife SHARON STANEK Sharrie” College Street She was made for happy thoughts, For playful wit and laughter.” Glee Club 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2; Tumbling 1, 2; Choir 2, 3; Quartette 3; Majorette 3; Leaders Club 3, 4; Fire Squad 4 Ambition: Business EVELYN TAYLOR Ev” 81 Grand Street A sound mind in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world.” G.A.A. Room Representative 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3,4; Volleyball 2, 3; Dance Committees 2; Driver Training 2; Cauldron” Ambition: Secretary 21 HORSTAS UZPURVIS Horstas” Route A-l, Cromwell Those who know him best praise him most ” Rifle 1; Editor of Freshman Mag- azine; Football 2, 3, 4; Swimming 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain Track 4; Student Council 4; Treas- urer of Senior Class 4; National Honor Society 4 Ambition: Civil Engineering MARILYN WALKER Marilyn” 8 Miles Avenue Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader .” J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Parliamentarian; Federalist Town Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales” 1, 2, 3, 4, Alumni Editor 4; Radio Programs 1, 3; Assemblies 2; Dance Com- mittees 2, 3; Wizard of Oz” Cast and Publicity Committee; Teach- er’s Secretary 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Junior-Freshman Party; Ma- yor for a Day 3; National Honor Society 3, 4, Secretary 4; Latin Contest 3; Laurel Girls’ State 3 Ambition: College VIRGINIA VARRATO Jeannie” 40 Ferry Street There would be no great ones if there were no little ones.” Bowling Club 1; Baton Corps 2, 3, 4 Ambition: Housewife, Office Work LEE VEREEN Kidd” 30 Summer Street I was shipwrecked before 1 got abroad” Ambition: Baseball Player ROBERT WALSH Skip” 37 Deerfield Avenue Lips are no part of the head, only made for a double-leaf door for the mouth” Mayor for a Day 1,2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; Audio Visual 1; Class Treasurer 1; Driver Training 2; Football 2; French Club 3; Stu- dent Council 3; Dance Committees 3, 4; Class Night 4; Senior Frolic 4; H.M.S. Pinafore” 3 Ambition: College, Politics EDWARD WAYLOCK Eddie” 53 Main Street I know on which side my bread is buttered.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 3; Dance Committees 3, 4; Assemblies 3, 4; Driver Training 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Police Force 4. Ambition: Success JOHN VIGNERI Johnny” Flynn La., Cromwell I would live my life in nonchalence.” Ambition: Undecided ALICE WHEELER Alice” 29 Woodside Circle Friendly, sweet and easy to meet.” Rifle 1, 2, 4 Ambition: Office Work; Marriage ELEANOR VINCI Eleanor” 5 Aslop Avenue It hurteth not the tongue to give fair words.” Sports Club 1; Bowling Club 3, 4; Teacher's Secretary 3, 4; Senior Frolic Refreshment Committee Ambition: Nurse 22 CLAUDIA WILCOX Claud” 31 Brainerd Avenue It is tranquil people who accomplish much.” Sports Club 1; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 4; Bowling 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3; Tennis 2; Dance Com- mittees 2; Rifle 3; French Club 3, 4; Tiger Tales” 3, 4; H.M.S. Pinafore” Costume Committee 3; Cauldron”; National Honor So- ciety 3, 4; Wizard of Oz” Cos- tume Committee 2 Ambition: Teacher EDWARD WINGATE Larry” 55 Brainerd Avenue 'The work praises the artist” Football 1; Track 1, 2; Dance Committees 3 Ambition: Auto Mechanic NED WISNESKI Ned” 169 Grand Street For knowledge is itself a power ” Rifle 1, 2, 3; Cross Country 2; Tennis 2, 3; Dance Committees 3, 4; Tiger Tales” 3, 4; Class Night; Police Squad Ambition: Doctor JOHN WRANG Jack” 6 Mazzotta Place Mischief dances in him; He’s a devil in desguise” Cross Country 1, 2; Dance Com- mittees 1, 2, 3, 4; Rifle 1; Swim- ming 2 Ambition: Accountant SHEILA WRANG Shyl” 8 Mazzotta Place Her motion, gesture and her smile, Her wit, her voice, our hearts beguile.” G.S.L. Representative 1; Mayor for a Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Ba- ton Corps 1; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; As- semblies 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales” 2, 3, 4; Bowling Treasurer 3, 4; Vice President Spanish Club 3, 4; Vice President Playmakers 3; Police Force 3; Tiger Tales” Editor of Over the Back Fence” 4; Caul- dron”; G.A.A. President 4; G.S.L. Pianist 4; Leaders Club 4; Teach- er’s Secretary 4 Ambition: College GEORGE YULE George” 21 Catherine Street, Cromwell High erected thoughts seated in the heart of courtesy” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Editor-in- Chief Freshman Magazine 1; Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2; Football 2, 3, 4; When the Chimes Rang” 2; Student Council 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Treasure of National Honor So- ciety 4; Board of Tax Review in Mayor for a Day; Radio Programs 1, 2; National Town Committee 3, 4; Police Force 4 Ambition: Mechanical Engineer 23 HONOR ROLL Maija Kibens, Valedictorian Marilyn B. Walker, Salutatorian Joseph P. Carpentiejre Joanne C. DiModica Leona G. Hooper Brian T. Kelly Bernard B. Kosicki Anthony E. Kurneta Josephine M. LoGiudice Deana D. Sandusky Horstas A. Uzpurvis Elena M. Vinci Claudia A. Wilcox Edward J. Wisneski George M. Yule A DAY AT M.H.S. Miss Lucille Dolce, secretary, is no new-comer to M.H.S. Although she has not held this position very long, she started it as an alumna of this school. Not so often seen or heard, but ensuring the smooth operation of Middletown High, is Mrs. Hum- mell, secretary to Mr. Goodrich. Good morning, everyone!” You are greeted by the friendly smile of Miss Walter, the Guar- dian Angel of M.H.S. As Mr. Fillback’s secretary, she sends you passes, reprimands you for being late, signs your dismissal slips— and generally looks after you. Let’s see, you want this book checked out? Fine!” And in no time at all Miss Nelson has your library books ready to go. If you’re looking for something in particu- lar, she’ll be more than glad to help you find it. Miss Simons, another behind- the-scenes worker, is also secre- tary to Mr. Goodrich. Do you have a fever? Where did you catch that awful cold? Maybe you’d better go home for the day! And why haven’t you been getting enough sleep-hmm? Nothing escapes the eye of Mrs. Richards, the school nurse. Are you sure you had to stay home because of a stomach ach?” A DAY AT M.H.S. Isn’t geometry fun?” Solid geometry, that is, and trigonometry. Well at least one person in the room knows that sin'x and cos'x=l, and that’s Mr. Bozoian. Isn’t one enough? But y6u grin and bear it, and learn your trig. The sweetest music in the world and the big- gest notebook in M.H.S.: both can be found in Mrs. Owen’s music appreciation class. Twenty years fro mnow, when you listen to Bach and Bethoven, you can think of your music class which started it all. Careful now, don’t cut your fingers or electro- cute yourself. Those gadgets look dangerous (to a girl, anyway). But you, a competent shop student, have no fears; you have learned the ropes” from Mr. Domijon. What did Shakespeare mean?” And every- one raises his hand. Well, almost everyone. But you all know finally, all hand in your essays, and all leave Mr. Walker’s class better in Eng- lish than when you entered. 27 A DAY AT M.H.S. Virgil lives forever, at least in Latin class. How dare anyone say Latin is a dead language? The glean of intellectual curiosity displayed on the faces of these ardent linguists, and the Latin words used in this sentence will forever disprove it! No burned toast or un-balanced diets for the future husbands of these young ladies, for home- making teaches them all the skills of a success- ful housewife—from boiling an egg to choosing furniture. Did you know Washington thrice escaped death on the battlefield? Neither did this group until history opened up a new world for their exploration the exciting world of America in yester year. Catch the ball right! Pass it on quickly! The girls of M.H.S. are weekly trained through ex- ercise, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and cal- isthenics! To keep in top-notch physical condi- tion is the thing. 28 A DAY AT M.H.S. Biology introduces these students to the liv- ing beings about them. It aids students in their comprehension of nature and their world. Vive la France! Through stories, songs, and of course, a lot of grammar and vocabulary, Miss Kinniry makes France very real to her French students. If you have a friend who seems to be jabbering all the time, don't complain. He may be practicing his French on you. If you’re single, put down one. If you’re mar- ried, put down one for you, one for your wife, and five for your little ones. From budgets to tax returns, the economics students learn it all. Newton watched an apple fall from a tree, and became world famous. Can you imagine what these physics students might accomplish? Here, in a realm seldom entered by feminine foot, they explore the mysteries of the universe. 29 A DAY AT M.H.S You may well call them the F.E.A. — Future Engineers of America. For with their sound train- ing in mechanical drawing they will reach that goal or aspire to another equally rewarding pro- fession. What good is shorthand if you can’t read it? None, of course. That’s why these young ladies practice transcription. They will step out of this class with an assurance gained only by thorough knowledge and skill in a subject, and step into rewarding secretarial positions. Ignorance of the law is no excuse, and his class won’t need it as an excuse. Develving into the letter of the law, these students are becom- ing better citizens of the country. Music, maestro, please!” At ball games, as- semblies, or parades, the M.H.S. band is always ready to perform. From this class of practice they emerge in orange and black uniforms prepared to provide the musical note for any function. I 30 A DAY AT M.H.S. If only Christmas came in June! But it never does, and the choir is always ready in December. No, it is not a yule-tide miracle; it is rather the many hours of rehearsal under Mrs. Owen's di- rection that blend these young voices in beautiful harmony. One picture is worth a thousand words. You now have before you four girls, or rather, a thousand words, telling you that it is almost time for that long-awaited break in the day’s routine —the lunch period. Food, food, everywhere, and every bite to eat! Even in a free country man is still a slave to his stomach. Besides nourishment, the lunch period also offers an opportunity to catch up on the latest gossip, and get in some last minute cram- ming for an inevitable quiz. Be they ever so humble, they still have to eat. We mean the teachers. They are only human; they need the lunch period just as much as the students do. 31 A DAY AT M.H.S. Such is the power of calorie! Refueled, you are now ready to return to classes and tackle the assignments with new enthusiasm. Food will do wonders for the morale! Good afternoon, Middletown High School.” Operating the switchboard serves a double func- tion. It trains commercial course students in a very useful skill, and provides pleasing service for the offices of M.H.S. If they’re not langhing about a2 plus b2=, it must be one of Mr. Healy’s gems of humor. The algebra class is a step toward higher mathe- matics. Covering everything from the Pythago- rean theorem to the laws of averages and chance. In the art class, the artists of M.H.S. create unprecedented chef-d’oeuvres under the watch- ful eye of Mr. Sweney. Did you say they’re laugh- ing? Of course—all artists can’t be serious. 32 A DAY AT M.H.S. The indispensable period — the study class! This period, allotted for the singular occupation of studying, is provided to lighten the burden of homework for the students. From the smiles on their faces you can tell studying is fun. Shorthand provides the basic training for to- morrow’s secretary. Here the girls are taught a skill that will be useful in many walks of future life. Where’s the secretary who can’t spell or punc- tuate? Certainly not at M.H.S.! Here in English the senior girls are firmly establishing the rules of the English language in their ininds. Como’ se dice en espanol? Ask the Spanish students — they can tell you. Here they learn the language of one of our neighboring coun- tries, to be used perhaps in the very near future. 33 A DAY AT M.H.S. The third of the three R’s is just as important as the other two. Review Math students fresh up on the finer points of the mathematics that they will be using all their lives. The world has lauded Lavosier and Mme. Cu- rie, but wait until their young chemists finish their training. Through the doors opened by chemistry, they will step out to astound the uni- verse with their discoveries. Su—u-u-u—u-u-re they will! The report card is probably the most impor- tant piece of paper in the school. Its tell-tale face shows you if you need to study a little hard- er, if you finally achieved your goal, if you are in the red, and whether or not you should go home that afternoon. Whatever the verdict, you done it all yourself.” So ends the«day atM.H.S. You leave the school to work, play, study, and rest. You leave a better man than when you entered this morning, for you carry strength of another serving of knowl- edge. 34 ART CLUB Second row; G. Lardizzone, T. Kurneta, R. DeBari, J. Fielding. First row: M. Magnano, S. Levson, R. Putins, J. Pizzi. Although the Art Club had a somewhat late beginning, the members realized most of their ambitious plans. One of the most interesting of these was that of an art exhibit at which a certificate was presented to the most prom- ising young artist in the school. The aim of the club is to en- courage creative work in the field of art among its members. It at- tempts to allow participants to employ more diverse media than those used in the art classes. Throughout the year an informal atmosphere was encouraged by the president. Rita Putins was chosen presi- dent; Sibyl Levson, vice-presi- dent; Judy Pizzi, secretary; and Richard Arena, treasurer. Mr. John Sweeny was the adviser. AUDIO VISUAL AIDS This club consists of a group of boys who help in the showing of movies and in the handling of radio broadcasts and public ad- dress systems. They are also in charge of caring for the lighting fixtures and the stage equipment. The club has been in existence for five years, and it has proven its value many times. The boys very often assist teachers in the showing of class- room movies. This service gives the teacher more time to explain the significance of the film. Members of this club are un- der the leadership and instruc- tion of Mr. John Dunn, who is their faculty adviser. P. Marchese, W. Moniz, V. Marchese, E. Lyons. 36 FIRE SQUAD Our fire squad here at Middle- town High School was revived two years ago. The duties of the squad members include checking on fire equipment throughout the school and making whatever im- provements necessary. During fire drills it is their responsibility to evacuate the school by direct- ing traffic in the halls and on the streets. This year, under the leadership of their faculty adviser, Mr. C. V. Johnson, Skip Langley served as fire chief, and John Fielding was the assistant chief. The boys and igrls who serve on the squad are chosen from volunteers from all four classes. Sitting: T. Seidel, J. Grower, J. Fielding, S. Langley, M. Graham, S. Stanek. Standing: V. Marchese, T. Bride, B. Frank, B. Foley, V. LaBella. Last row: L. Ross, M. Hdelberg, R. De Bari, R. Pasculano, B. Kelly, G. Hall, J. Dunn. Second row: A. Aresco, B. Cyrulik, C. Coughlin, R. Eldridge, C. Wilcox, R. Putins, R. Sienna. First row: J. Di Modica, S. Leveson, J. Pizzi, L. Ehlinger, F. Marzalik, B. Kamins, M. Walker, M. Kibens. FRENCH CLUB Mesdames, Messieurs, il est a present trois heures moins quinze a laquelle nous devons commen- cer notre seance. Ouverte il m’in- comve done de declarer la seance ouverte,” so speaks Miss Linda Ehlinger, president of the French Club, as she opens the monthly meeting. Assisting Lin- da is Frank Marszalek, who serves as secretary-treasurer. After the meeting has been called to order and before old and new business is discussed, Judy Pizzi, program chairman and vice-president, presents a pro- gram. It varies from a talk by a French Wesleyan student to games or the singing of French songs. Miss Margaret Kinnirey is the club’s faculty adviser. 37 F.T.A. The fairly young organization, Future Teachers of America, car- ried out a program this year, em- phasizing their purpose: to learn about opportunities in teaching, to cultivate qualities essential in a good teacher, to study lives of great teachers, and to foster de- velopment of student leadership. Among the services they per- formed were being receptionists and guides for Open-House,” and taking over classes in the ab- sence of teachers. They also ini- tiated installation of officers. Those installed were Audrey Scot- ti, president; Linda Roccopriore, vice-president; Laurnen Mongil- lo, secretary; and Harriet Fields, treasurer. Their adviser was Mr. John Gale. First row: I. Kamins, J. Grower, T. Seidel, H. Fields, A. Scotti, L. Roccapriore, L. Mongillo, M. Walker. Second row: H. Geary, C. Di Tommasso, J. Murphy, J. Shearer, S. Stevens, G. Dorau, M. Cubeta, A. Scirpo. Third row: Mr. Gale, J. Poliner, L. Ross, C. Coughlin, C. Wilcox, N. Neville, F. Agallotti. G.S.L. Ready of Head, of Hand and of Heart” is the motto of the G.S.L., a service club to which every girl enrolled at M.H.S. au- tomatically belongs. A successful year was complet- ed under the guidance of Miss Dorothy Wigmore, assisted by Miss Kinnirey, and the leadership of the executive board, which in- cluded Terry LaBella, Miel Faraci, Sheila Wrang, Josie LoGudice, Pearl Kendall, Judy Faraci, Jane Crampton, Beverly Overend, Alice Cornish, Estelle Byrd, and Barbara Richards. This year’s agenda included conducting the first United Fund Drive at M.H.S., choosing teach- ers’ secretaries, and holding the annual Freshmen-Junior Party. A formal May dance highlighted the season’s activities. Standing: A. Cornish, E. Byrd, B. Richards, J. Faraci, S. Wrang. Sitting: J. LoGudice, J. Crampton, T. LaBella, B. Overend, M. Faraci. 38 JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE The J.C.L., although off to a slow start, commenced the year with an installation of freshmen members in January. During the remainder of the year there were game sessions, the specialty being playing Scrabble with Latin words; a meeting in Hartford for the election of state officers; and a business meeting at the end of the year when officers for the fol- lowing year were elected. The year’s events were highlighted by the Roman Banquet, the most en- joyable event produced by the selling of freshmen slaves. The Junior Classical League, under the guidance of Miss Eleanor Riordan, had the following slate of officers: Richard Eldridge, president; Bernard Kosicki, vice- president; Ralph DeBari, secre- tary-treasurer; Marilyn Walker, parliamentarian. Fourth row: J. Kabitznick, J. Hudson, G. Lardizzone, T. Bride, K. Antin, R. Pandalfo, W. Monez, R. Pasculano, T. Kurneta, P. Cacciola, B. Kelly, B. Ghent, E. Wilcox, R. Poliner. Third row: D. Vinci, N. DiMauro, K. DiTomasso, F. Aggollati, P. Tynan, L. Woods, L. Mongillo, A. Hull, N. Neville, C. Scotti, J. Crampton, M. Butterfield, L. Hopper, S. Levson, M. Kibens, M. MacAllister. Second row: O. Cuthbert, J. Ginsberg, B. Kamins, R. DeBari, R. Eldridge, M. Walker, B. Kosicki, S. Wrang, C. Coughlin, A. Scirpo. First row: J. Murphy, E. Fitsgib- bons, E. Geary, J. Cubeta, J. Pasculano, M. DiMauro, J. Buttmi, E. Newberg, J. Edelberg, M. Sharrie. Standing: J. Edelberg, J. Chalker, P. Mendelowitz, S. Levson. Seated: L. Roccapriore, V. Santavenere, J. Cornish, R. Eldridge, M. Edelberg. THE MODERN MUSIC MASTERS The purpose of The Modern Music Masters is to foster a great- er and continued interest in solo, ensemble, band, orchestral, and choral performance, also to in- crease and advance the spirit of good music and musical knowl- edge, and to further the reputa- tion of our school as a music cen- ter. In the club are five officers: James Cornish, president; Rich- ard Eldrich, vice-president; Viola Santavenere, secretary; Mark Edle- berg, treasurer; and Linda Rocca- priore, historian. This year money was raised for sending a candidate to a summer music camp, a dis- play was placed in the bank win- dow for National Music Educa- tion Week, and the spring concert was sponsored. 39 Third row: C. Wilcox, J, Kabatznick, J. Monnes, T. Dondero, H. Uzpervis, G. Yule, B. Kosicki, T. Kurneta, R. Eldridge, J. Carpentiere, L. Hopper, Second row: J. DiModica, M. Pomfret, M. Walker, M. Kibens, B. Kelly, L. Ehlinger, S. Levson, M. Butterfield. First row: P. Tellier, E. Vinci, J. LoGuidice, L. Krashan. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The M.H.S. chapter of the Na- tional Honor Society, founded in the year 1934, completed a suc- cessful term of promoting the ideals of the organization to both the school and the community. To qualify for membership, a stu- dent must earn an average of 85 or better during his high school years, and show constructive leadership, distinguished charac- ter, and unselfish service. Elec- tions are held every fall and spring with all junior and senior honor students and the faculty participating. A blazing torch, signifying the light of learning, and a keystone, signifying the virtue of knowl- edge, form the nationally recog- nized symbols of the society. The officers were Brian Kelly, president; Maija Kibens, vice- president; Marilyn Walker, sec- retary; and George Yule, treas- urer. Standing: O. Cuthbert, T. Schorski, J. Dunn, N. Packard, T. Kurneta, R. Pandoplho, J. Ahlquist, V. Marchese, D. Gomez, E. Newberg. Sitting: J. Grower, M. Sharrie, J. Geremia, R. Sienna, J. Kabatznick, C. Coughlin, N. Taylor, M. Maroni, L. Ross. PLAYMAKERS Playmakers, the dramatic or- ganization of Middletown High School, has achieved outstanding recognition during the last two years. Under the supervision of Miss Molly Trinkaus the group has presented three very successful farces to the student body. Meet Me in St. Louis” was the major performance of 1955-56. This year the thespians combined two selections, The Fatal Quest” and How to Propose, into an- other very enjoyable assembly. This year's officers were Joel Kabatznick, president; Cora Coughlin, vice - president; and Roselyn Siena, secretary. In the future the club will strive to expand its scope to in- clude various dramatic plays as well as comedies. 40 POLICE FORCE The Middletown High School Police Force was innovated to en- force the rules and regulations of our school. To accomplish this aim, policemen and policewomen have been stationed throughout the corridors during lunches and recess. They are also available to assume charge of a section room during activity periods, if a teach- er has charge of an activity and can not be there. The members of the Police Squad are chosen from volunteers from all the classes. The management of the Police Squad for this year was left to Bob Gilbert, police chief, and George Yule, assistant police chief. Their work is directed by Mr. C. V. Johnson, who is their facul- ty adviser. Last row: J. Cornish, V. Bonaiuto, G. Hall, R. Pasculano, T. Halish, T. Byrd. Second row: M. Moroni, J. Geremia, N. Mucamisici, B. Kelly, R. DeBari, E. Waylock, P. Lockhart, E. Schettino, C. Marchese. First row: S. Levson, J. Pizzi, J. Lo Guidice, G. Yule, B. Gilgert, B. Kamins, M. Walker, E. Byrd, M. Milano. Third row: R. Lombardo, J. Dillion, B. Foley, D. Dittman, J. Tochko, P. Sullican, V. Bonaiuto, J. Bonfoey, B. Frank. Second row: M. Daley, S. Wrang, J. Jurczak, B. Gilbert, B. Thompson, E. Waylock, J. Cornich, M. Thurston, E. Marino. First row: M. Magnano, J. Grower, J. Sheehan, T. Bride, J. Fielding, J. Cabral, J. Ginsberg, K. Murphy, P. Lockhart. SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club is a fairly young organization. It was estab- lished in 1953 and has grown in members and scope since then. Mr. Tucci is the club’s faculty adviser. Working with him as of- ficers for this year are: John Fielding, president; Tom Bride, vice-president; Janice Sheenen, secretary; and Joe Cabral, treasur- er. At the monthly meetings, va- ried activities are enjoyed. These activities include singing Spanish songs and playing games in which members can utilize their knowl- edge of the Spanish language. The members also try to learn more about the historical back- ground and culture of Spain. STUDENT COUNCIL Under the leadership of Ralph DeBari and the guidance of Mr. Edward Fillback, the Student Council carried out a successful program, one which included a get-acquainted dance and the sale of pencils. It also nominated a police chief, a fire chief and their squads. A drive to collect money with which to buy records for the cafeteria jute box was sponsored by the council as a result of sug- gestions from students. The coun- cil has been trying to have a rule, passed by the Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways, repealed. This act, prohibiting the use of park- ways by buses, has made it impos- sible for the U.S. history classes to visit the United Nations. Standing: T. Milardo, H. Uzpurvis, R. Pasculano, B. Kelly, V. Bonauito, H. Clew. Sitting: J. Cornish, E. Byrd, M. Milano, R. De Bari, A. Cornish, R. Baskin. TIGER TALES The students of M.H.S. can al- ways read all about it” in Tiger Tales,” the school newspaper. Published ten times a year, the paper covers all phases of school life. Tiger Tajes” has rounded out its tenth year of publication, un- der the management of Maija Kibens, editor-in-chief. Working with her were Joanne DiMedica, news editor; Leona Hopper, fea- ture editor; Brian Kelly, sports editor; Sheila Wrang, Over the Back Fence” editor; Marilyn Walker, alumni editor; Mark Edelberg, photographer; Pearl Mendelouitz, business manager; and a staff of about sixty mem- bers. Each staff worked under the direction of a faculty adviser, and Mr. Carleton L. Walker acted as general supervisor. Fourth row: G. Lardizzone, T. Kurneta, M. Daly, M. Butterfield, C. Wilcox, R. Pandolfo, B. Kosicki, R. Eldridge, A. Roberg, B. Cyrulik, G. Hall, J. Kabitznick, D. Shenker. Third row: L. Ehlinger, S. Levson, L. Krashan, M. Kowaleski, C. Coughlin, J. Summers, P. Carroll, B. Lawton, J. Paul, S. Brys, L. Ross, J. Edelberg, V. Santivinere, L. Roccapriore. Second row: R. Siena, E. Newberg, S. Wrang, M. Walker, P. Mendelowitz, B. Kelly, L. Hopper, J. DiModica, G. Doreau, G. Augeri, E. Marino. First row: R. Putins,. M. Sharrie, J. Pizzi, O. Cuthbert, V. Brown, J. Shearer, I. Kamins, R. Davis, J. Geremia. 42 BASEBALL With a senior-laden roster, rich in talent and depth, the 1957 Tiger Nine spread a path of ter- ror through its list of honorable opponents. This saw the new coach, Mr. DeNunzio team with captain Fred Duval to provide the team spark. The veteran team stressed the valuable asset of teamwork to weave an Orange and Black victory banner. This year’s club represented a vast im- provement over its recent pre- decessors and the realization of a three year building program. Combining a dream outfield with a dazzling infield in addi- tion to strong forces in the bat- tery department, totaled a suc- cessful season. Third row: Coach DeNunvio, B. Wesoloski, L. Gibbs, L. Hart, G. Yule, R. Orgazalek, B. Supple, R. Kalinowski, A. Grillo. Second row: F. Baratta, B. Gilbert, D. Pomfert, S. Langley, F. Dural, J. Byrd, D. Dickinson, P. Caciolla, J. Salafia, C. Souza. First row: D. Bonauito, F. Sena, D. Ehlinger, J. Cahill, L. Scianna, L. Guirantano, B. D'Orio, V. Spada, G. Tewksbury, L. DiMauro. BASKETBALL The basketball team completed one of its most successful cam- paigns with a 12-6 record in the C.V.C. finishing second in the league one game out of first place. The highlights of the season included a 47-44 victory over Wilson in the Wesleyan Cage. After qualifying for the tourna- ments, we edged firt-ranked Sta- ples in the final minute 48-47. We lost a heart breaker to Ston- ington in the last two minutes of the quarter finals by a score of 62-59. The team consisted of six sen- iors who shared the spot light and the captaincy during the season. Second row: Coach Fillback, A. Philipchick, S. Clew, C. Erlacher, R. Weslowsky, P. Taylor, A. Grillo. First row: E. Waylock, C. Adams, B. Marino, F. Duval, G. Yule, B. Manchester. 44 THE BATON CORPS Strut and Smile’’ is the motto for our high-stepping majorettes. There is no doubt that our smart- ly outfitted twirlers were a valu- able contribution to this year’s sporting events, with their new uniforms and their snappy rou- tines. The corps completed a most successful season under the direc- tion of Mr. Forrest, of Hartford, their instructor, and Miss Marg- ery Woodington, their adviser. The season terminated with a fine display of flawless twirling and precision marching at the M.H.S.-Wilson football game. Officers this year were Mary Ann Magnano, President; Terry Seidel, Vice - President; Mary Hamlin, Secretary; and Janice Dineen, Treasurer. Second row: D. DiMauro, M. Modehn, M. Magnano, C. DeLuca, P. Huse. First row: N. Musumeci, M. Hamlin, T. Seidel, E. Schettino, M. Thurston. Last row: M. Adorno, E. Johnson, C. Spada, M. Graham, L. Wallet, K. Dunn, B. Fry, P. Barone, B. Misenti, P. Malone, C. Beeman, J. Devcrcaux, B. Hunt, E. Riggot, J. Jansak, J. Rajtar, J. Paul A. Scirpo, B. Overend, J. Pasculano, M. Rizzi. Third row: J. Paul, D. Ellinger, S. Mannetho, A. Thibauct, M. Mastergeorge, F. Natalie, B. Robida, J. Buttimi, L. Mongillo, B. Lawton, J. Edelberg, C. LaQuene, D. Bloom, J. Russell, J. Dunn, S. McDowell, B. Cyrilik, M. Masselli, G. Dolce, P. Tynan, A. Aresco, C. Wilcox. Second row: L. Sajdak, M. A. Brooks, F. Kuzaro, D. Miller, F. Crescimano, D. Myers, B. Marino, J. Corvo, S. Leach, E. Vinci, J. Cubeta, J. DiMauro, V. Marino, A. Saucia, C. Cannata, M. E. Modehn, B. Miner, B. Saczenski, L. Hastings, E. Geary, M. Cubeta, D. Putins. Front row: M. A. Binkoski, V. Brown, S. Robida, M. Townsend, S. Bryce, M. Hill, B. Calender, T. Bondi, A. Gawlak, E. Newberg, J. DiModica, S. McGee, N. Mussemi, L. Aresco, J. Andrews, H. Rasmussen, J. Geremia, R. Sienna, J. DiMauro, R. Augeri. BOWLING CLUB This year the Bowling Club had the highest membership of any previous year. Approximately 150 students, under the leader- ship of Miss D’Apice, met faith- fully at Gilletti’s Bowladrome on Monday afternoons. Events for the year included an enjoyable trip to the Ice Capades, and a playday. At the conclusion of the year, trophies, donated by the school and Mr. Gilletti, were presented to the girl having the highest score for a single string and also to the girl with the high- est average for the year. The club was headed by Joanne DiModica, president; Alice Cor- nish, vice-president; Esther New- berg, secretary; and Sheila Wrang, treasurer. 45 CHEERLEADING During the football and basket- ball seasons, the vigorous cheer- leaders, paced by Co-Captains Terri LaBella and Miel Farad, lifted the tiring spirits of the team and spectators to a new high with their peppy cheers and de- lightful routines. They were a valuable contribution to this year’s sporting events. While the basketball season was in progress, the squad incor- porated a new uniform, consist- ing of black jumpers and orange jerseys, into their already bulging wardrobes to the delight of the spectators. The girls, thanks to the guid- and of Mrs. Buckley, comprised a squad that Middletown High School could and ought to be proud of. Kneeling: Co-captains M. Faraci, T. LaBella. Standing: A. Tommassi, J. Annino, J. Turro, A. Cornish, P. Tellier, R. Augeri, J. LoGuidice, J. Sheehan. Kneeling: S. Fazzino, V. Bonauito, T. Halish, J. Carpentiere, B. McCarthy, D. Bonauitc Standing: B. Bonauito, G. Fox, T. Dunn, D. Golnik, F. Ceplenski, F. Eagle, Coach Bozian. Not in photo: P. Woods, J. Fisher, P. Taylor, J. Winzer. CROSS-COUNTRY Winning the last six dual meets, the Middletown cross- country team concluded the sea- son with a 7-2 record, the best in its history. Led by Bob McCarthy, Joe Car- pentiere, and Tony Halish, tri-cap- tains, the team defeated Choate and Manchester, two teams that had never seen defeat to our Harriers.” The fleet-foots, expert- ly coached by Mr. Bozian, shut- out our cross-town rivals, Wilson, by taking the first six places and seven out of the top ten. Although the team placed only eighth out of the twenty-three schools represented at the state meet, two of the Harriers” placed in the top ten. 46 FOOTBALL Starting off the season with a very green line, the Middletown High School football team, led by Co-captains John Fielding and Jay Byrd, all-state halfback, over- came this handicap and conclud- ed the season with an honorable, record. The Bengal eleven displayed its fine character by awarding its seriously injured teammtae, Sal Mazzotta, a varsity sweater. Mr. Fillback and Mr. DeNun- zio deserves a lot of credit for their fine coaching, which was invaluable to the outcome of the season, especially the 13-7 victory over Wilson, our arch rival. A feat which had elided our foot- ball team all during our year years at M.H.S. Fifth row: Coach Rosano, B. Baskin, R. Hcvcrly, T. Pianka, R. Tackncy, S. Gastar, C. Souza, S. Shapiro, J. Amenta, L. Wood. Fourth row: F. Baratta, B. Cubeta, R. Hartman, J. Salafia, V. Chester, R. Harris, L. Lamontagne, A. Morassini, S. Mariano, T. Milardo. Third row: D. McCarthy, M. Daly, J. Marino, P. Cacciola, L. Harte, D. Pomfret, V. Spada, T. Cronin, R. Davidson, F. Lackey, L. Mikowski. Second row: Coach Gallitto, J. Kabatznick, R. Murray, P. Salafia, R. Uliano, A. Tosi, J. Serra, W. Basiel, H. Clew, J. Magnano. First row: Coach Fillback, F. Duval, B. Marino, H. Uzpervis, J. Fielding, J. Byrd, G. Yule, R. Manchester, B. Frank, B. Gilbert, Coach DeNunzio. Standing: Elaine Schcttino, Madalinc De Bari. Seated: Shelia Wrang, Janice Sheehan. THE GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION When a girl enters Middle- town High School, she automati- cally beocmes a member of the Girls’ Athletic Association. Rep- resentatives are elected from each section room to inform their class- mates of the club’s activities. In November they have their annual dance, which is the highlight of the fall season. This year the theme of the dance was Fan- tasia, and as usual, it was a huge success. The club’s officers are Sheila Wrang, President; Janice Shee- han, Vice-President; Elaine Schet- tino, Secretary; and Madeline De- Bari, Treasurer. Mrs. Edith Buck- ley is the club’s adviser. 47 LEADERS CLUB The Leaders Club, instituted this year, is comprised of the girls who are considered to have out- standing athletic abilities in their gym classes. Under the competent guidance of Mrs. Buckley, the girls’ physical education teacher, these girls are trained to make qualified leaders, in order to aid Mrs. Buckley and to assist the un- derclassmen in learning the rules of various athletic games. The Leaders Club meets during activi- ty period in the gym and practices calisthenics and the other activi- ties of the gym classes. The officers for this year were Sharon Stanek, president; and Shirley McDowell, vice-president. Third row: M. Hamlin, B. Callendar, N. Musumeci, J. LaBella, Mrs. Buckley, T. Seidel, C. Coughlin, J. Murphy, B. Cyrulik. Second row: P. Mewdelowitz, O. Cuthbert, S. Wrang, S. McDowell, S. Stanek, E. Geary, M. Sharrie, S. Levson. First row: M. Kibens, L. Roccapriore, P. Russell, J. Edelberg, J. Jansak. BOYS’ RIFLE The M.H.S. rifle team is a long established organization with a perfect safety record. Always a powerful club, the team had a very successful season with a 7-4 record against such top-notch clubs as Loomis and Choate, as well as Hamden and Manchester. The spirit of the team has always been excellent, a fact heartily af- firmed by Coach Tucci. During home meets the club, led by Co- captains Kelly and Gilbert, retires behind the doors of the Middle- town Armory, to its well-known home range. Competition is keen among members for the highly prized medals awarded for the highest score and the best year average. Third row: R. Zions, N. Boccuzzi, P. Rosted, A. Berg, B. Supple, H. Carta, P. Roberts. Second row: R. Jason, C. Geffkin, W. Moniz, P. Piasta, J. Gallo, H. Darling, D. VonHentchel, D. Allen, J. Koch. First row: B. Kosicki, E. Lyons, B. Frank, B. Kelly, B. Gilbert, P. Newell, W. Binkowski, D. McGrath, F. Griffith. 48 GIRLS’ RIFLE CLUB Each week the Girls’ Rifle Club meets for practice at the Middle- field Rifle Range. Miss Matteson, the club's adviser, was aided in her duties by Mr. Lent and Mrs. Fowler, employees of the Range; Mrs. Hopper, who drove the girls to and from the range each week, and Shirley McDowell and Leona Hopper, Co-Captains of the team. At the annual winter sports banquet, the girl, who has main- tained the highest average for the season, is awarded the honor of having her name engraved on the girls’ rifle trophy, which will be displayed in the M.H.S. trophy case. Third row- E. Dondcro, M. A. Rowlaseski, N. Stevens, C. Macheritto, P. Prindle. Second row: L Italia, R. Isacson, P. Barrett, R. Krudger, P. Lawrence, J. Shearer, J. De-Carlo D Roulier. First row: D. Siena, S. Romano, J. Rich, S. McDowell, L. Hopper, L. Rich, J. S.enna, N. Hancock. Third row: T. Inferrera, R. Baraglia, L. Aresco, L. Kilbourn, G. F°x. S. Zaboji, J. Dunn Second row: L. Wood, C. Souza, V. Bonavito, A. Levm, R. Pandolfo, Coach Parmelee. First row S. Shapiro, R. Rosenbaum, D. Shenker, P. Roberts, J. Lentim. SWIMMING The swimming team for 1956- 1957 was under the direction of Coach Parmelee. Practice sessions were held daily after school at the Y.M.C.A. During these sessions, a new official start was incorpo- rated by eliminating the get set’’ of previous years. The Mermen competed against such crack teams as Crosby, Sacred Heart, and Bristol; also our arch rival, Wilson, and neighbor Portland. The team, led by Captain Frank Marszalek, participated in fifteen meets, concluding the season at Yale University in the New Eng- land Championship. Although the team set no records, the boys did show much improvement over last year. 49 TENNIS The 1957 Middletown High School tennis team anticipated another very successful season be- cause of the number of returning lettermen including seniors B. Kosicki, N. Boas, and J. Rizzo. The team will be led by captain Dick Eldridge, last year’s top win- ner. It will encounter such teams as Portland, Bristol, and Wood- row Wilson, our arch rival. Practice was started during the early part of April, as soon as the weather permitted, at the Wes- leyan tennis courts located next to the Observatory. The placement on the squad, coached by Mr. Tenney, is de- cided on a round robin basis; that is inter-squad competition for the first to fifth places on the team. TENNIS Second row: R. Daley, R. Kasek, B. Kosicki, N. Boas, J. Patrick, J. Kabatznick. First row: D. Shenker, S. Shapiro, B. Baskin, R. Eldridge, P. Roberts, B. Poliner, B. Rosenbaum. TRACK Third row: R. Tackney, J. Kelsey, M. Daly, J. Dunn, A. Kubat, R. Davidson, P. Woods, M. Eagle, A. Levin. Second row: J. Jurczak, B. Cubeta, J. Monnes, J. Marino, J. Magnano, E. Moroczka, D. McCarthy, R. Heverly. First row: S. Fazzino, R. McCarthy, A. Halish, J. Car- penticre, H. Uzpurvis, R. Murray, A. Milardo, L. Mikowski. TRACK TEAM The 1956 track squad termin- ated with a proud slate. In dual competition the fleet foots won three and lost two. They copped the prized C.V.C. title and gained the city championship by defeat- ing Wilson in a startling upset. The two outstanding men in the C.I.A.C. meet at Yale were Car- pentiere in the 180 low hurdles, and Colonghi in the 440 dash. Returning top scorers for this optimistic year were Co-captains Carpentiere and Uzpurvis, plus Milowski and Davidson. Along with their other teammates and the coaching of Mr. Bozoian, the team started another successful season by placing fifth in the state indoor meet at Yale. 50 ea FOOTBALL 'y 3 Co-Captains Fielding and Byrd with Treat at toss. Tigers kick! J. V‘ 52 FOOTBALL - Here come the boys! M.H.S. over Wm. Hall 13-7. 53 54 OUR DIRRy 57 Hrt n JDA V A Hi 05 ' s E N I O R Ralph Elvis” DcBari croons Love Me Tender.” Four lazy-bones” entertain frolickers. The Hot 5” jazz up the Frolic. The Seniors laughed heartedly as these seven charming Girls” displayed their can-can talents. What a happy group of Juniors! 60 62 Queen Diane Schondorf is seated on her throne surrounded by her attendants, Meil Farad, Bev- erly Overend, Josie LoGuidice, and Anita Drouin. 63 BAND WASHINGTON SNAPS 64 WHO’S WHO Most Popular Josie LoGuidice, Ralph DeBari Friendliest Anita Drouin .. John Fielding Most Likely to Succeed Brian Kelly.... Maija Kibens Best Looking Pat Russell ... Skip Walsh Most Talented Sheila Wrang .. James Cornish Class Flirt Terry Seidel....... Bob Supple Most Ambitious Marilyn Walker, Brian Kelly Most Studious Claudia Wilcox Bernie Kosicki Most Sophisticated Maija Kibens .. Tony Kurneta Class Dreamers Judy Dunn .... Skip Langley Most Dependable Marilyn Walker .. Brian Kelly Best Dancers Shelia Wrang ... Bill Ghent Most Versatile Joanne DiModica, Fred Duval Class Clowns Shirley McDowell, Skip Walsh Best Dressed Josie LoGiudice Richard Pasculano Cutest Anita Drouin .... Bob Supple Future Mr. and Mrs. Judy Dunn .. Bob Manchester Done Most for M.H.S. Maija Kibens .... Brian Kelly ART EXHIBIT 66 { ( ) c r OG -A DG -x - - rc r'A4s X COMPLIMENTS OF HUNTINGTON BOOK STORE FRED’S BARBER SHOP JAMES D. YOUNG CO. CONKLIN’S DRUG STORE PORTLAND PLUMBING SUPPLY PATRICIAN BEAUTY STUDIO VITALE’S FIRESTONE STORE AMENTA’S PHARMACY BROWN'S GARAGE MARINO'S MARKET BOSTON FISH MARKET MAIN STREET LAUNDROMAT CATALANO’S FLOOR COVERING CO. SHOE HOSPITAL HARTLEY’S CONTEMPORARY DANCE CENTRE ANGELA’S CARD SHOPPE JEROME COATS and SUITS, Inc. UNIVERSITY BARBER SHOP MESSINA MOTOR SALES, Inc. NATIONAL PAINT and WALLPAPER ALLIED INSURANCE KELLY'S AQUARIUM PORTLAND 5(1 to $1.00 E. CHIARAPPA JEWELERS SUNSHINE DAIRY BEST DRY CLEANERS AUGERIS SPECIALTY SHOPPE CODY’S SHOE STORE LERNER’S FURS COLEMAN BROS. SHOWS ★ 14 JOHNSON STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Service After the Sale” MIDDLETOWN WASHING MACHINE CO. V. Misenti NECCI and ELNA SEWING MACHINES Telephone 7-0408 282 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of WEST SIDE MARKET 297 PINE STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of MEARMAN and COMSTOCK GENERAL INSURANCE 544 MAIN STREET CROMWELL, CONN. BILL'S VENDING SERVICE We Serve Factories, Restaurants, Etc. CIGARETTE and CANDY MACHINES Service Is Our Motto MIDDLETOWN, CONN. DI 6-2491 -VISIT- ROCK 'N' ROLL SNACK BAR TASTY SNACKS BERLIN ROAD, ROUTE 72, CROMWELL, CONN. S. EDELBERG SON , TWO-HOUR CLEANING SERVICE — TAILORING — 105 COLLEGE STREET DI 7-1830 LIGGETTS OF MIDDLETOWN Serving Connecticut River Valley LIGGETTS -REX ALL STORE Prescriptions — Cosmetics — Photo Supplies 360 MAIN STREET DI 6-9688 68 ■ GEORGE'S SERVICE CENTER George Birner HYDROMAT1C TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST Phone DI 6-5491 1359 NEWF1ELD ST. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. FLOYD PATTEE . . . REALTOR . . . ★ CROMWELL, CONN. MAURICE'S YARN SHOP KNITTING and CROCHETING YARNS Imported Linens for Embroidering Needlepoint FREE INSTRUCTIONS 507 MAIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. CLARK TRUE, Incorporated JEWELERS and SILVERSMITHS 276 MAIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. THE LIGHTHOUSE Leonard H. Cannon, Prop. — CATERING — Phone: New Britain VAlley 8-3208 MAIN STREET EAST BERLIN, CONN. Compliments of MIDDLESEX TIRE COMPANY NEWFIELD STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Middletown's Smartest Specialty Shop ESTA'S, Incorporated On Corner of Main and Washington Streets MIDDLETOWN, CONN. W. S. REYNOLDS £ Established 1897 ■ | 96 CHURCH STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. UNIVERSAL FOOD STORE Carl La Rosa, Prop. MEATS—GROCERIES —FROZEN FOODS | Telephone DI 7-0876 | 546 MAIN STREET CROMWELL, CONN. ? Compliments of MIDDLESEX SPORT CENTER EVERYTHING in SPORTS Phone DI 6-0451 315 MAIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. ELLIOT BLAKLEY CITIES SERVICE STATION — GENERAL REPAIRS — 630 MAIN STREET CROMWELL, CONN. Compliments of ITKIN'S MIDDLETOWN’S OWN HOME DECORATORS 498 MAIN STREET « 69 Get to Know CAMP’S For Good Clothes KITCHEN CABINETS PLYWOOD WALLBOARD PAINT BUILDERS' HARDWARE ROOFING INSULATION MILLWORK MASONS' SUPPLIES TOOL RENTALS lumber fySW'1 Tel. Middletown Diamond 6-6693 Our Compliments to the CLASS OF 1957 From R. W. CAMP CO. ★ MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of CONSTRUCTION COMPANY _ , GENERAL CONTRACTOR and EXCAVATING EQUIPMENT RENTAL Low Bed Trailor Service — Shovel—Shovel-Hoe—Trucking Bulldozer — Compressor — Payloader — Pneumatic Tools Specializing in Blasting Sewerage and Water Mains • Commercial — Factories Phones: DI 7-3066 —Res. DI 7-3760 YARD and OFFICE: BOSTON ROAD MIDDLETOWN, CONN. 70 J. P. KINSELLA'S DRUG STORE ★ 514 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. F. L. CAULKINS AUTO CO. BUICK —CADILLAC • 495 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Phone DI 7-4180 Competent Estimates VICTOR AUTO BODY WORKS Victor B. Rook, Prop. SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP Complete Collision and Re finishing Work 16 STACK STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of THE PUBLIC MARKET Telephone DI 6-3340 480 MAIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of JOHN BONDI'S AETNA BARBER SHOP MAIN STREET CHRISTIANSEN'S ATLANTIC SERVICE MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Phone DI 6-5050 529 MAIN STREET CROMWELL, CONN. Best Wishes Prom AMATO'S BAKE SHOP ★ 656 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of HARRY'S SANDWICH BAR ★ 564 MAIN STREET CROMWELL, CONN. Bordonaro's Grocery Store FRESH MEAT—FROZEN FOODS FRESH VEGETABLES — Free Delivery — Open 7 Days A Week Phone DI 6-8432 80 LIBERTY ST. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of KABEL'S LUGGAGE SHOP 338 MAIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. MURPHY'S DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY Phone DI 6-7035 644 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of MANNY'S DRIVE-IN Phone DI 7-3660 WASHINGTON STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. 71 F ! FREDERICK I. NORDGREN HARDWARE —BUILDING SUPPLIES BRI-MAR PAINTS PLUMBING SUPPLIES Telephone DI 7-0221 309 MAIN STREET CROMWELL, CONN. fhwm t POWER TOOLS THE GUSTAV LOWENTHAL LUMBER COMPANY LUMBER — MILLWORK — DOORS WINDOWS and BUILDING MATERIALS — HARDWARE — Telephone DI 6-7768 82 BERLIN STREET --BRANCH--- EAST HAMPTON LUMBER AND COAL CO. Telephone AN 7-2631 THE MIDDLETOWN COAL OIL CO. STOKERS—BURNERS Pennsylvania ANTHRICITE Coal Phone DI 7-1440 325 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. | I 72 } Compliments of Best Wishes to the v MIDDLETOWN SPECIAL TOOL CO. CLASS OF 1957 § INCORPORATED TONY, SAL, AUREL, EMIL SPADA G. U. REED ■ 143 WILLIAM STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. ? STANLEY BISH ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Compliments of State License — Free Estimate Phone DI 6-9368 STAR CLEANING DYEING CO. § 90 WEST STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. s | ALLING RUBBER CO. Best Wishes From § £ S' SPORTING GOODS —BASS SHOES ANNINO S DRUG STORE £ ) RUBBER GOODS ? Phone DI 6-9091 ★ § S 476 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. 283 MAIN STREET PORTLAND, CONN. $ I ? Compliments S °f Compliments of HENRY'S v, S. S. KRESGE 440 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Best Known for GRINDERS and HOT DOGS All MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. RICE, DAVIS DALEY § UWSSL v 1 INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE r 80 BROAD ST.. MIDDLETOWN .CONN- 329 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. | Compliments MISENTI'S DRUG STORE ■ of PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS § ) NUGENT'S If It Comes From MISENTI’S — It’s Right £ ; LADIES' APPAREL $66 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. 1 ) Congratulations and Best Wishes to the ) CLASS OF 1957 — Good Luck— v CLASS OF 1957 § ! ■ DeLuxe Confectionery - Luncheonette £ BUTLER'S INS., Inc. 118 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. 7 ■ ONE HOUR MARTINIZING BILL COLLINS THE MOST in DRY CLEANING Diamonds — Watches — Jewelry — Silver § i One Hour Service — At No Extra Charge on x CATM QTRPPT MIDDLETOWN. CONN. Phone DI 7-0513 ? 323 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN. CONN § 73 Friendship Comes First” William K. Peterson Oil Co., Jne. Established 1923 M0B1LHEAT—FUEL OILS CARRIER AIR CONDITIONING Winkler LP Oil Burner Low Pressure Free Heating Survey Fuel Oil Deliveries Oil Burner Sales and Service 276 Main Street, Portland, Conn. BEFORE YOU’RE MARRIED THINK OF RUGS WHEN YOU DO LOOK TO HAMRAH RUG CO. Two Stores to Serve You MIDDLETOWN, CONN. MERIDEN, CONN. One of Connecticut’s Largest Rug Dealers THE GOODYEAR RUBBER COMPANY 74 CHICK'S RESTAURANT ALL KINDS of GRINDERS A 699 MAIN STREET At the Portland Shopping Center . . . ADELL'S, Inc. Featuring Famous Brands WOMEN’S and CHILDREN’S APPAREL PORTLAND, CONN. Diamond 7-4145 Compliments of THE BEECHWOOD COMPANY COLOR MART FINE PAINTS and WALLPAPER Telephone DI 7-2517 140 WASHINGTON ST., MIDDLETOWN, CONN. THE CITY SAVINGS BANK of Middletown Incorporated 1903 A MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK J. H. MYLCHREEST, Inc. TOP GRADE BUILDING MATERIAL WILLIAM STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. CASSILLE'S ITALIAN SAUSAGE SHOP — PATTIES — Packed for Home Freezers Wholesale Phones: BA 3-8559 • Store BA 3-9006 1421 2 WINTER ST., NEW BRITAIN, CONN. HERBERT'S CLOTHING FOR MEN Telephone DI 7-1040 339 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. LASTRINA and SONS CATERING for ALL OCCASIONS” Pizza A Specialty” Telephone DI 6-7501 25 UNION STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. STEPHEN RIGGOTT . . . BUILDER . . . Phone New Britain VAlley 8-3088 CHRISTIAN HILL RD, CROMWELL, CONN. 75 Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1957 FARMERS and MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK • SAVINGS • CHRISTMAS CLUB • INEXPENSIVE LIFE INSURANCE MIDDLETOWN, CONN. YOU’VE TRIED THE REST NOW TRY THE BEST MARINO'S RESTAURANT BAKERY Phone DI 6-1935 56 FERRY STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of ARTHUR BUDD COMPANY REAL ESTATE—INSURANCE 98 WASHINGTON STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. BUNCE'S MIDDLETOWN’S COMPLETE DEPARTMENT STORE — Parking in the Rear — ELLIS BROTHERS NEW and USED FURNITURE R UGS — APPLIANCES Our Reputation Guarantees Satisfaction” 919 BLUE HILLS DRIVE BLOOMFIELD, CONN. Compliments of JACKSON CHEVROLET 76 ENGINEERED FABRICS SINCE 1834 THE RUSSELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY Producers of Rusco Fused Fabric Brake Linings and Clutch Facings — Aero Shock Cord and Rings — Elastic Marine Cord — Aero and Automotive Safety Belts — Industrial Belting — Woven Glass Electrical Insulation Tape, and Government Webbing. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of STANDARD-KNAPP PORTLAND, CONN. 77 The FOUNTAIN RESTAURANT Congratulates the CLASS OF 1957 A 515 MAIN STREET ROCKY HILL, CONN. A Under New Management Best of Luck to CLASS OF 1957 CONNECTICUT POWER COMPANY □ Telephone DI 6-7711 COURT STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Congratulations, graduate You’ve passed a milestone in life’s journey .. . days you’ll remember often with happiness. Wherever the path of the future may lead you, we hope that success will follow. M I DDLETOWN S SAVINGS BANK The Middletown Sayings Bank 78 Compliments of HOFFMAN'S ARMY and NAVY 248 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. — VISIT — THE DAVIS YOUTH CENTER TEEN and JUNIOR DEPARTMENTS ■ Compliments of LARRY'S COFFEE SHOP 636 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. BACON BROTHERS Established 1899 — DELTA POWER TOOLS — For the Name Hobbiest Phone DI 7-2593 259 MAIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. DU LITE CHEMICAL Best Wishes CLASS OF 1957 EMPIRE DYEING CLEANING CO., Inc. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. FRIENDLY BARBER SHOP Joe Lombardo, Prop. Service With or Without Conversation 578 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. NICHOLAS A. SARACENO REALTY CO. INSURANCE —REAL ESTATE Telephone DI 7-1361 124 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1957 MIDDLESEX MUSIC SHOP 66 WASHINGTON ST. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of O'ROURKE'S DINER 725 MAIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of LINDERME ZURCHER, Inc. GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES Easy — Maytag — General Electric Automatic Washers Television — Better Brands Sales and Service Phone DI 6-7757 80 MAIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. MER-MID LUNCH • • • WASHINGTON STREET EXTENSION MIDDLETOWN, CONN. 79 Compliments of GILLETTI'S BOWL-A-DROME ALLEYS John Gillette, Prop. HAVE YOU TRIED OUR AUTOMATIC PIN-SETTERS?’’ — SPECIAL PRICES AFTERNOONS — Open Daily Monday Through Friday — 1:00 P.M. Until 5:00 P.M. Telephone DI 6-2850 629 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. SCHILKE'S SERVICE STATION HAPPY MOTORING” 302 EAST MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of E I S AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION E. I. Schwartz — J. W. Gilfex NORTH MAIN and HIGH STREETS MIDDLETOWN, CONN. 80 Compliments of WOODWARD DRUG STORE COLLEGE TAXI Extends Its Best Wishes for the CLASS OF 1957 □ WRUBEL'S MIDDLETOWN’S BIG FASHION STORE KNOWN FOR QUALITY SINCE 1900” A Compliments of GUIFFRIDA ELECTRIC CO. □ I FOUNTAIN'S Everything Photographic for the Amateur 483 MAIN STREET DI 7-1100 ETHEL GORDON'S DRESS SHOPPE SPORTSWEAR OUR SPECIALTY ★ MIDDLETOWN, CONN. THE PRIDE OF ’37 THE 1937 DESOTO Horizontal lines characterize De Soto's grille — SEE IT TODAY AT — DE SOTO GAHAN MOTORS 81 Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1957 FROM THE MIDDLETOWN DRIVE-IN THEATRE Where Movies Are Better Than Ever Sal Adorno, Owner and Operator ROUTE 9 — SAYBROOK ROAD Compliments of CROMWELL MACHINE CORPORATION • • • Congratulations From MALLOVE'S JEWELERS § 421 MAIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. $ UNITED RESTAURANT | EXCELLENT FOOD SERVED WELL | Phone DI 6-9965 § 275 MAIN STREET. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. ? Compliments | of FRANK'S CITIES SERVICE STATION | 570 WASHINGTON ST., MIDDLETOWN, CONN. f Compliments I of JOHNSON'S GROCERY 72 WEST STREET CROMWELL, CONN. SMART APPAREL FOR MIDDLETOWN HIGH MEN In the University Manner” CONNELL'S Where You Can Buy With Confidence” LONGWORTH CARLSON, Inc. —FORD— Sales and Service for Over 28 Years 55 NORTH MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of MIDDLETOWN PLATE GLASS CO. 151 WILLIAM STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. PELTON'S DRUG STORES Established 1800 — Two Stores — 108 MAIN and WILLIAM STREETS 180 EAST MAIN and SILVER STREETS MARTY'S SHOE CLINIC . 660 MAIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. 83 BORDEN'S MITCHELL DAIRY COMPANY ICE CREAM —MILK —DAIRY PRODUCTS I Phone DI 7-3357 MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Compliments of JIMMY'S BEAUTY SALON 347 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. STANDARD TIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED GOODYEAR TIRES • TEXACO GAS — Cars Washed — Phone DI 6-9812 117 MAIN STREET 24 BROAD STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. — Good Luck — CLASS OF 1957 CAROL'S BAKERY Compliments of SHAPIRO'S, Inc. 136 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. GINNY KAY'S CORSET SHOP Phone DI 6-0057 FROM THE HOME OF EXCELLENT SEA FOODS A Salute to the CLASS OF 1957 THE GARDEN RESTAURANT HEADQUARTERS FOR MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL RINGS BERNIE FIELDS - Jewelers Formerly Pinsker’s” Since 1903 312 MAIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CONN. HERRMAN'S DELICATESSEN S. S. PIERCE FOOD DISTRIBUTORS Phone DI 7-2835 138 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. PATTI ANN EMME SCHOOL of DANCING 245 MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, CONN. □ PATRONS AND PATRONESSES Mr. and Mrs. Claude M. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Adorno, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Annino Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Arena Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Nils Boas Mr. and Mrs. Carl S. Branciforte Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Branciforte Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Brauer Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Byrd, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gtrpentiere Mr. and Mrs. Carmela Carta Mr. Edward Chamberlain Mr. Ronald L. Chasser Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Connelly Mr. and Mrs. Sampson Cornish Mr. and Mrs. R. Emmette Coughlin Mr. and Mrs. Francis Cyrulik Mr. S. J. DiDato Mr. and Mrs. Columbus DiModica Mr. and Mrs. William J. Dineen Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dombrowski Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dow Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick L. Duval, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Max Edelberg Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Fielding Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Foley Mr. and Mrs. William H. Goodwin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grillo Mr. Everett Gustafson Mr. and Mrs. Gunner N. Gustafson Mr. and Mrs. Anthony A. Halish Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hall Dr. and Mrs. Paul Handler Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Hopper Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hurford Mr. and Mrs. Morris Kamins Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Kauffman Mr. and Mrs. James M. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. A. Kibens Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kurnik Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lennon Mrs. Anna LoGuidice Mr. and Mrs. Rosario Magnano Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Manfredi Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Marino Mr. Dell A. Maxwell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDowell Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pattavina Mr. and Mrs. August J. Riel Mr. and Mrs. August J. Riel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn Robbins Mr. and Mrs. John Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Christopher E. Rose Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. H. Ross Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Satterlee Mr. Arthur D. Schreier Mr. and Mrs. Randall Schreier Mr. and Mrs. Russell E. Scofield Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Scotti Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Shea, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Earl Supple Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Swift Mr. and Mrs. A. Tauritis Mr. George T. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Walter Uzpervis Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Varrato Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vereen Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vinci Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Vitale Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Edward Waylock Mr. and Mrs. Francis C. Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. John F. Wiggett Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Wisnieski Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Wilcox, Jr. Mrs. Dorothy C. Wingate Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wrang Dr. and Mrs. William E. Wrang Mrs. Muriel Robbins Yeager Mr. and Mrs. George Yule 85 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 compositiori film and plate stripping plate making offset printing folding complete bindery service packaging Stamford da vis 4-9226 new york melrose 5-4112 e x p