Middletown High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Middletown, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1960 volume:

represented here ... by sentimental injS hy thp Class nf tie . all the Four years SSun TogetheT Ippy events and occasio fie school we love so woll] Tpgf fntc one book friends ... our school . . . . parties . . . dances TffencT 'i960 Cauldron .Mmmmmmmmm 2 There is one person to whom the members of the Senior Class are deeply indebted. This man has painstakingly guided us, not only as a club adviser and driver-training instructor, but most of all, as a sympathetic friend. To show our sincere appreciation for all his help, we, the Class of 1960, dedicate our yearbook to Mr. John R. Dunn. Graduation from high school is a signifi- cant event in your life. It marks the end of one period of intellectual growth and devel- opment which has in some measure prepared you for whatever the future may hold in store. Although the paths which you now follow are separate and diverse, may they all lead to a meaningful life, rich in personal satisfaction and contributing to the good of mankind. Congratulations to you and best wishes in the years to come. EDWARD B. FILLBACK Superintendent of Schools During your fours years at Middletown High School, our faculty has striven to pro- vide opportunities to help you to determine special aptitudes, needs, and interests. It has also striven to help all individuals to acquire basic knowledge which is necessary for an appreciation of life, for acquiring marketable skills, and for more advanced formal educa- tion after high school. These opportunities for growth do not terminate with high school. They can be found in our community through participation in our cultural, civic and service organizations. I urge you to continue your search for the knowledge and self-realization which will help to make you a more worthy member of our democratic society and will bring happiness, achievement and success. May I extend my congratulations and best wishes for the future to every member of the graduating class of 1960. HAROLD E. HEALY Principal 4 CLASS ADVISERS Mr. Robert Parmelee Mr. Robert Adams Miss Sheila Walsh Mr. James Murphy I ' CLASS OFFICERS Charles Souza vice-president Madeline De Bari secretary Janet Summers treasurer Louis Scianna president SLATE COMMITTEE Seb Sbalcio, Jeanne Di- Mauro, Bob Baskin, Ellen Lausier, Bob Poliner, Karin Macdonald MISS ARLENE G. WALTER MISS MILDRED ATWELL MR. A. MERTON BOZIAN MRS. EDITH C. BUCKLEY MISS ELEANOR EDWARDS MR. WAINO R. FILLBACK MR. SANTO FRAGILIO MISS HELEN K. D'APICE MR. JOHN DENUNZIO MR. SEBASTIAN W. GALLITO MRS. LOIS F. HORBAL MRS. MARY B. RICHARDS MISS ALICE B. NELSON MR. ROBERT ADAMS MISS JOAN SCHAFER MR. JOHN R. DUNN MISS AGNES K. FAHEY MISS MARGARET E. FLYNN MR. ADRIAN A. JOHNSON MRS. ALMENA R. JOHNSON MR. CARLETON L. WALKER 1959 1960 MR. CARL MISS MARGARET MRS. ROSEMARIE MR. RICHARD V. JOHNSON KINNIREY MARKGRAF MASON MR. JAMES G. MURPHY MISS ELEANOR J. RIORDAN MR. TED J. STOPYRA MR. JOHN E. SWEENEY MR. ARTHUR C. TENNEY MISS MOLLY TRINKAUS MISS SHEILA MISS H. DOROTHY MRS. GENEVIEVE MISS MARGERY WALSH WIGMORE R. WITHERS G. WOODINGTON 7 Sty, L £ 3hi aav NANCY AHLGREN Dimples Main Street, Middlefield Ambition: Nurse What's life without some fun? Majorettes 1, 2, 3; Bowling Club 3, 4; Girls' Woodworking Club 4; G.S.L. Room Representative 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4. RICHARD ALLEN Rich Lake Avenue, Higganum Ambition: Construction 'Enjoy yourself; it's later than you think. Rifle 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Cross Country 2. JOHN AMENTA Johnny 62 Grand Street Ambition: College A keen sense, a common sense, with a little room for nonsense. Football 1, 2; Rifle 1 JUDITH ALBERT Judy 69 Fountain Avenue Ambition: Secretary I'm just not the quiet type. SANDRA ARCIERI Sandy 22 Green Street Ambition: Secretary She's pretty to walk with and witty to talk with, and pleasant too, to think of. Bowling 1; Dance Committees 3, 4; Majorettes 2, 3; Teacher's Sec- retary 4. RONALD AUBIN Ronny 386 Washington Street Ambition: Teacher Many a noble soul is hidden by a quiet exterior. Intramural Basketball, Football, Baseball 1, 2, 3; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3. 10 ELIZABETH ANDY Bette 54 Grove Street Ambition: Secretary A gleam of mischief in her KENNETH ANTIN Ken 11 Pine Street Ambition: Mathematician He strives for perfection in all he endeavors. Leaders Club 2, 3, 4. Cross Country 1, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Math Club 3, 4, Vice Presi- dent 4; Dance Committees 3, 4. GLORIA AUGERI Morning Glory 70 Cedar Street Rockfall Ambition: Undecided Quiet is her way, but gentle is her manner. Leaders Club 2 3, 4; Bowling Club 2, 3, 4. JAMES AUSTIN Aust Powder Hill Road Middlefield Ambition: Army 'Man was made for braver thi than study. Rifle 1, 2, 3, 4. ngs ROBERT BARAGLIA Bob Lake Beseck, Rockfall Ambition: Chemical engineer Always in the thick of‘a friend- ly debate. Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Squad 4. FRANCIS BARATTA Frankie 172 Liberty Street Ambition: Music instructor Music is the prince of pleasure.' Band President 4. RAYMOND BARKER Ray 49 Brainard Avenue Ambition: Electronics serviceman A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. Electronics Club 4; Rifle Club 4. Mayor-for-a-Day 3; Police Force 3; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Dance Committees 2, 3; Slate Committee 4. PATRICIA BARONE Pat 110 Spring Street Ambition: Private secretary To know her well is to like her better. Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Major- ettes 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; G.A.A. Room Representative 1; G.S.L. Room Representative 2, 3; Dance Committees 1, 4; Fire Squad 4. ROBERT BASKIN Bob 2 Glynn Avenue Ambition: College A good kind, a lot of fun, al- ways time for everyone. Student Council 1; Class Treas- urer 2; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4, Cap- tain 4. VIVIAN BATTISTA Viv 111 Bridge Street Ambition: Undecided She enjoys work and fun; she has a smile for everyone. Dance Committees 4; Teacher's Secretary 4. DALE BRENNAN Kookie 41 College Street Ambition: Bookkeeper Always witty, always gay. You hear her laughter every day. Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 3, 4; Girls' Woodworking Club 4; Dance Committees 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Playmakers 4; Drum Major 3, 4; Teacher's Sec- retary 4. ESTELLE BYRD Eppy 22 Sumner Street Ambition: Secretary A friendly smile and heart sin- cere brought her many friends from year to year. G.S.L. Executive Board 1, 2; Stu- dent Council 1, 2; Girls' Basket- ball 1, 2; Volleyball 1. 12 ALAN BERG Al 62 Knowles Avenue Ambition: College A diligent worker in any field. Electronics Club 4; Math Club 3 4; Rifle 2, 3, 4; Literary Discus- sion Group 4. AAARIANNE BINKOWSKI Marianne 70 Hillcreast Avenue Ambition: Nurse Quiet and neat, friendly and sweet. J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Commit- tees 1, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2. MARY ALICE BROOKES Pudgie Main Street, Haddam Ambition: Receptionist Bright and gay and a winning way. G.A.A. Room Representative 1, 2, 3, 4; Leaders Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2; Girls' Basketball 1, 2; Teacher's Secretary 3, 4. SHARON BROWN Brownie Box 343, Higganum Ambition: Artist She appears to be quiet but sometimes we wonder. Teacher's Secretary 4. SANDRA BRYS Sandy Ballfall Road, Middlefield Ambition: College Quiet and unobtrusive. Sincere, dependable, and intelligent. Tiger Tales 1, 2, 3, 4; Assist- ant Manager of Business Staff 3, Manager 4; Majorettes 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, Publicity Chairman 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Teacher's Secretary 4; Math Club 3, 4; Math Lectures 3, 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for- a-Day 3; Dance Committees 2, 3, 4; Literary Discussion Group 4; Chess Club 4. JOHN CALHOUN Jack Main Street, Higganum Ambition: Construction engineer Good nature without disguise.' Football 3, 4. SEBASTIAN CAMPISI Seb 5 Stowe Avenue Ambition: Teacher His friends—there are many; His foes—there're any? F.T.A. 3, 4; Social Director 3, President 4; Basketball 1, 2; Tennis 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Audio-Visual Aids 4. TONI CARBO Toni American Nursery, Rockfall Ambition: Mathematician Much has she undertaken; much has she done; lending a helping hand to everyone. National Honor Society 3, 4; Math Club 3, 4, President 3; Modern Music Masters 2, 3, 4; Gold Key in Scholas- tic Writing Contest 3; Little Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3; F.T.A. 3, 4, Vice-President 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.S.L. Executive Board 3, 4; French Club 2; Laurel Girls' State Comptroller 3; Tiger Tales” 3, 4; Police Force 2, 3,- Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Teacher's Secretary 2, 3, 4; Math Lec- tures 3, 4; Leaders Club 3, 4; Mayor- for-a-Doy 1, 3, 4; Freshman Magazine; D.A.R. Award 4; Literary Discussion Group 4. MICHAEL CARTELLI Cart 141 Spring Street Ambition: College Little—but so is a stick of dyna- mite . Baseball 4. FRANK CEPLENSKI Frankie 16 Glover Place Ambition: Architect His greatest fault is that he has none. Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Electronics Club 4; Bas- ketball 4. VINCENT CHESTER Vinski 85 Church Street Ambition: Construction engineer He doesn't look mischievous, but a tiger among ladies is a dangerous thing. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 1; Fire Squad 3. MARGARET CIHOCKI Margie Cherry Hill Road, Rockfall Ambition: Nurse Gaiety and a light heart are best medicine for all. Girls' Woodworking Club 4; Leaders Club 4; Bowling Club 4. PATRICIA CLARK Pat Jackson Road, Higganum Ambition: Secretary My interest is in the future, be- cause I'm going to spend the rest of my life there. Dance Committees 1, 4; Teacher's Secretary 4; Swimming Club 2; Girls' Woodworking Club 4. ANN COLONGHI Bunny 9 Burr Avenue Ambition: Retailer Free and snappy, never un- happy. Cheerleader 3, 4; Teacher's Sec- retary 3, 4; Leaders Club 2, 3; Girls' Woodworking Club 4. 13 NOREEN CONNELLY Irish 46 Spring Street Ambition: College A friendly nature, a smile sin- cere. Bowling Club 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 4; Teacher's Secretary 4; Girls' Woodworking Club 4; National Honor Society 4. JOAN CUBETA Joanie 89 William Street Ambition: Medical Secretary She meets a stranger and leaves a friend. G.A.A. Room Representative 2; Bowling Club 1, 2; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 1, 2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 2; Teacher's Secretary 2, 3, 4; Girls' Basketball 1, 2, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 4; Mayor-for-a- Day 2, 3; Fire Squad 3. ROBERT CUBETA Cube 89 William Street Ambition: College Brave in heart, brave in deed. Football 1, 2 4; Swimming 1; Mayor-for-a-Day 1; Dance Com- mittees 2, 3, 4; Police Force 2, 3; Fire Squad 3; Track 1, 2. MADELINE DEBARI Mad 567 High Street Ambition: College She's so cheery from morning 'til night, She sparkles with wit and good humor. G.A.A. Room Representative 1, Treasurer 1; Little Choir 1, 2, 3; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3; French Club 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 4; Student Coun- cil 3; Mayor-for-a-Day 1, 3; G.S.L. Executive Board 2, 3, 4; Police Force 3. PATRICIA DENSLOW Pat 79 Pease Avenue Ambition: Secretary Gentle ways are best. Bowling Club 2. JEANNE DIAAAURO Jeannie 44 Lincoln Street, Cromwell Ambition: Interior designer 'A personality to melt the hardest of hearts. Class Treasurer 1; G.S.L. Room Representative 2, 3; Student Council 4; Slate Committee 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 3, 4; Fire Squad 3. LOUIS DIMAURO, JR. Louie 41 College Street Ambition: Work Good nature means popularity. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Fire Squad 3; Police Force 4. LOUIS C. DIMAURO Gin o 81 Church Street Ambition: College Life is too short to be serious.' NELLIE DIMAURO Nellie 53 Court Street Ambition: College She who is quiet is sweet. J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; Police Force 2, 3; Bowling Club 4; Dance Committees 3, 4. CATHERINE DITOMMASO Cathy 53 Court Street Ambition: Teacher The mildesr manners and the gentlest heart. French Club 2, 3, 4; G.S.L. Room Representative 1; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, A, Secretary 3, Director of Activi- ties 4; Math Club 3, 4, Vice- President 3; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Teacher's Secretary 3, 4; Math Lectures 3, 4; Tiger Tales 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. JEFF DOBRATZ Jay Lake Beseck AAARY ELIZABETH DONDERO Betsey Christian Hill, Higganum Ambition: College Ambition: Physical Education He is a jolly tower of strength. Teacher Dance Committees 1, 4. The love of sports is in her Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Girls' Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Cap- tain 4; Modern Music Masters 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. President 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Girls' Rifle Club 1; Teacher's Secretary 3, 4; Dance Committees 2, 3, 4. KATHERINE DUNN Kathy 68 Erin Street Extension Ambition: Teacher Good nature brings many friends. Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Swim- ming 2; G.A.A. Room Represen- tative 1; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, Secretary 1; National Honor Society 3, 4, Secretary 4; Fire Squad 3; Mayor- for-a-Day 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Police Force 4; Volleyball 1, 2; Girls' Basket- ball 2, 3. TERRENCE DUNN Terry 124 Washington Street Ambition: Mortician I respect faith, but doubt is what gets you an education. Choir President 4; Little Choir 1, 2, 3, President 3; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1; Basketball 2. _ JOHN DONLAN, JR. Jack 102 Hubbard Street, Rockfall Ambition: Navy The will of a man is his happi- ness. Baseball 4; Dance Committees 4. ROBERT D'ORIO Bob Main Street, Higganum Ambition.- Service Always to be carefree must be something to strive for Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 4; Dance Committees 1, 4. DENNIS ELKINS Denny Christian Hill, Higganum Ambition: U. S. Air Force Life is too short to waste on books. ROBERT ELTY Bob 602 Main Street Ambition: Commercial artist Always seen, never heard. E. MICHAEL EAGLE Mike 468 Main Street Ambition: Movie Animator A unique combination of am- bition, ability, and amiability. Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Student Council, President 4; Nutmeg Boys' State 3; Band Council 3, 4. R. DALE EHLINGER Dale Thayer Rd., Higganum Ambition: Nurse A talented miss, a maiden fair. One who is liked everywhere. Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Tiger Tales 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, 4; G.S.L. Room Representative 3; G.A.A. Room Representative 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor So- ciety 4. BURTON FOLCE, JR. Burt Beseck Lake Road, Middlefield Ambition: Engineer Speech is great but silence is greater. Swimming 2, 3, 4; Math Club 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. KENNETH FOOTIT Ken School St., Rockfall Ambition: Tool and die worker A shy lad, a worthwhile friend. Dance Committees 4. THOMAS ENGLISH Tom 46 Johnson Street Ambition: College Nor spoke he one more word than was his need. Basketball 1; Football 2; Dance Committees 3, 4. EDWARD FLYNN Skip 12 Loveland Street Ambition: Navy Young man with a horn. GARY FOX Fox e Maryland Drive, Middlefield Ambition: Musician He enjoys life as much as we enjoy him. Cross Country 1; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 4. ANNA MAY GAWLAK Ann 43 High Street Ambition: Nurse A simple grace, a gentle nity. Bowling 1, 2. dig- PATRICIA GIANAKOS Patti 498 High Street Ambition: Private Secretary She holds the key to all hearts, friendship. G.S.L. Room Representative 2; Leaders Club 3; Class Secretary 3; Dance Committees 3. ROBERT GIONFRIDDO Bob 15 Clinton Avenue Ambition: College A quiet countenance speaks. often LEO GIURINTANO 22 Jacobs Terrace Ambition: Physician His goals as the sky have no limit. Always striving, always achieving. J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2; Track 3, 4; Cross Country 4; Tiger Tales 3; Class President 3; Mayor-for-a- Day 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; President 4; Student Coun- cil 4; Dance Committees 3, 4. SONJA GRANT Lya Chamber Hill Road Ambition: Elementary school teacher Good humor comes from a good heart. F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Interclass Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 3, 4. PATRICIA GUI DA Pat Main Street, Rockfall Ambition: Social worker A friendly face, a ready smile. Tiger Tales 1, 2; Bowling Club 2, 3, 4. NANCY HANCOCK Nan Lake Bexeck, Rockfall Ambition: Nurse And the air shall be filled with music. Rifle 1; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Choir Secretary - Treasurer 4; Teacher's Secretary 4; All-State Chorus 3, 4; Little Choir 2, 3, 4. RAY HARTMAN, JR. Ray 18 Jackson Street Ambition: Contractor His limbs are cast in manly mold, For daring sports or con- quest bold. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. RONALD HEVERLY Ron 19 Warren Street Ambition: Undecided If friends be a credit, he has much gain. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Track 1, 2, 3. MARTHA HILL Martha 11 Long Lane Ambition: Undecided Bounded on the north by brains, on the south by ability, on the east and west by success. French Club 3, 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Math Club 3; Tiger Tales 3, 4; Vol- leyball 1, 2, 3; Girls' Basketball 1; National Honor Society 4; Literary Discussion Group 4; Chess Club 4. RICHARD JASON Rich 6 Windward Avenue Ambition: School of Electronics Life has no pleasure nobler than that of friendship. Rifle Club 1. 18 THOMAS HORTON Tommy Box 6, Haddam Ambition: Electrician Be swift to hear and slow to speak. PATRICIA HUBBARD Pat 30 Highland Terrace Ambition: Legal secretary With a marked ability to finish a thing, she, to herself, success will bring. G.A.A. Room Representative 1, 2, 3; French Club 3, 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; All-State Chorus 4; Tiger Tales 2, 3, 4; Over-the- Back-Fence Editor 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Laurel Girls' State, Treasurer 3; Fire Squad 2, 3; Mayor-for-a-Day 2, 3; Choir Librarian 3. THOMAS JURY Tom 23 Mazzotta Place Ambition: Army Knowledge is power. History Club 4; Bus Patrol 2, 3, 4; Student Citizens Party 3, 4; Aeronautics Club 1, 2; Rifle Club 1, 2, 4; Chemistry Club 3; School Newspaper 3. RITA ISAACSON Sis Mack Road, Middlefield Ambition: Secretary Gay and audacious, mischief in her eyes. Leaders Club 1, 2, 3; Majorettes 1, 2, 3; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Rifle 1. WALTER V. KARATEWICZ Walt Rosemary Lane, Rockfall Ambition: Undecided Silence is as great an art as speech. LAWRENCE KILBOURN Larry Rockfall Ambition: Art One swell guy with a friendly 'Hi'. Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 3; Electronics Club 4; Freshman Magazine 1. MARY ANN KOWALESKI Mary Ann 64 Burr Avenue Ambition: Nurse Good-humored, frank, and free. Tiger Tales 1, 2, 3; Feature Editor 4; Bowling Club 2, 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a- Day 1, 3; Dance Committees 2, 3, 4; Police Force 4. HELEN ROCHELLE KRUEGER Shelly 57 High Street Ambition: College Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well. National Honor Society 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Bowling Club 2, 4; Rifle Club 1; Police Force 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 1, 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 3, 4. DAVID KILEY Dave 170 Grand Street Ambition: To be successful Silence is the mother of truth. Rifle Club 1, 2. JO ANNE KOKOSZKA Jo Anne 93 East Street, Rockfall Ambition: Artist Friendliness never hurt anyone. Girls' Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. DONNA KUDLA Peaches 95 Jacobs Terrace Ambition: To be successful Sunny people make cloudy skies seem bright. G.A.A. Room Representative 4; Bowling Club 4; Dance Commit- tees 4. THOMAS KUNAK Tom 11 Bretton Road Ambition: To be successful A silent, shy, peace-loving lad. FRANCES KUZARO Franie High Street, Higganum Ambition: Medical secretary The kind of girl we all admire; A girl with pep, vim and fire. National Honor Society 3, 4; Cheerleaders 2, 3, 4; Leaders Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; G.S.L. Executive Board 3, 4; G.A.A. Room Representative 1; G.S.L. Room Representative 1, 2. RALPH LAPAUGH Ralph Y.M.C.A. Ambition: Airline pilot Life, liberty, and the pursuit of women. Ak ELLEN LAUSIER Ellen 140 Lakeside Avenue Ambition: Secretary Dressed so neat and quite a style; A winning heart, a pleas- ant smile. Bowling Club 1, 4; Swimming 2; Fire Squad 2, 3; Tiger Tales 3; Girls' Woodworking Club 4; Volleyball 2; Girls' Basketball 2; Committee 1, 2, 3, 4. PATRICIA LAWRENCE Pat 17 Knowles Avenue Ambition: Nurse A willing heart, a helpful hand, always ready in demand. Police Force 1, 2, 3; Dance Com- mittees 1, 2, 3, 4; Leaders Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. Room Represent- ative 3, 4; Federalist Town; Tiger Tales 1, 2, 4; Fire Squad 4; Freshman Magazine 1; Mayor- for-a-Day 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 4. DONALD LEE Donie Boston Road, Rockfall Ambition: College Silence is the perfect herald of |oy. GEORGE LENTINI George 32 Columbus Avenue Ambition: Business College Born with the gift of laughter. ARTHUR LEVIN Artie 32 Highland Terrace Ambition: Physicist I'm not in the role of common men. Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Electronics Club 3, 4; Math Club 3, 4; President 4; Audio- Visual Aids 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor- for-a-Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Reporter—WCNX 3, 4; Play- makers 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Little Choir 3, 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Math Lectures 3, 4; First National Youth Conference on the Atom 3. SANDRA LEVINE Sandi Walkley Hill Road, Haddam Ambition: College One of those happy souls who are the salt of the earth. Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer- leaders 3, 4; G.S.L. Room Rep- resentative 3; G.A.A. Room Rep- resentative 2; Leaders Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. CATHERINE MACCHIETTO Bubbles Lake Beseck, Rockfall Ambition: Nurse It's nice to be natural when you are naturally nice. Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Swim- ming 1; Girls' Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 2, 3; Rifle 1. AUDREY LIVINGSTON Audie 163 Vine Street Ambition: Medical secretary Joy rises in me like a summer's morn. Majorettes 1; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3; Bowling Club 1, 2; Police Force 4; Tiger Tales 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4. PATRICIA AAALTESE Pat 127 Liberty Street Ambition: Secretary She scatters sunshine as she goes. Teacher's Secretary 4; Bowling Club 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 4. KARIN MACDONALD Karin Haddam Ambition: College Of her and her high endeavor. The light of praise shall shine forever. Modern Music Masters 2, 3, 4; Band Council 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Teacher's Secretary 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.S.L. Execu- tive Board 3; Tiger Tales 3, 4; Alumni Editor 4; Little Choir 1, 2; Nationalist Town Commit- tee 1, 2, 3, 4; Slate Committee 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Math Club 3, 4; All-State Chorus 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 3; Girls' Basketball 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4. MARTHA MANN Marty 175 South Main Street Ambition: Secretary She goes quietly on her way. DAVID ANDREW LUNDGREN JR. Andy Candlewood Hill Road, Higganum Ambition: Undecided In silent wonder of still, gazing eyes. Math Club 4. MARY ANN MACHOLD Mary Ann Main Street, Haddam Ambition: Secretary A package of chatter and a bundle of cheerfulness. Bowling Club 4; Volleyball 1; Girls' Basketball 1. DENNIS MAHALICK Denny Ambition: Mechanic What is life without a joke? Band Council 1, 2, 3; Dance Band 3. MARGARET MASTERGEORGE Bunnie 200 Prospect Street Ambition: Marriage A good sport, always ready for fun. Bowling Club 1; Majorettes 2; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. Room Rep- resentative 2, 3, 4; Dance Com- mittees 1, 2, 3, 4; Leaders Club 1, 2, 3, 4. SUSAN MANNETHO Sue Candlewood Hill, Higganum Ambition: College Sweetness wrapped up in a pretty package. Bowling Club 1, 2, 4; G.S.L. Room Representative 2, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Bas- ketball 3. ELIZABETH MARINO Betty 48 Wyllys Avenue Good things come in small packages. Bowling Club 1, 2, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day. ARMAND MUZZULLI JR. Butch Ambition: College A guardian angel o'er his life presiding. Doubling his pleas- ures, and his cares dividing. Football 1; Tract 1; Swimming 1; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Police Force 4. LINDA MELCHIOR Lin' 115-A Hubbard Street, Rockfall Ambition: Hairdresser 'It's easy enough to be pleas- ant. ANTHONY MILARDO Tony 30 Oak Street Ambition: College A perfect friend, quiet and sin- cere. Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Class President 1; Student Council 2; Mayor-for-a- Day 1, 2; Police Force 4. DENIS MILLER Denis Turkey Hill Road, Haddam Ambition: Meteorologist Thought is deeper than all speech. 22 DIANE MILLER Dee 1 Greenfield Avenue Ambition: Nurse So little, so cute, so clever. J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1; Swimming 2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4. ARLINE MISENTI Arline 19 Miles Avenue Ambition: Office work She is the rainbow to the storms of life. Bowling 1; G.S.L. Room Repre- sentative 3; Dance Committees 3. ELIZABETH MISENTI Betty 48 South Front Street Ambition: Secretary Her pleasing way puts her in your heart to stay. Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 4. KATHRYNE MRAZIK Kathy Lake Beseck, Rockfall Ambition: Nurse A sweet, attractive kind of grace. DOROTHY MURRAY Dottie 132 William Street Ambition: Teacher Her ways are ways of pleasant- ness, and all her paths are peace. Mayor-for-a-Day 3; Teacher's Sec- retary 4; Bowling Club 3, 4; Dance Committees 4; Girls' Woodworking Club 4; National Honor Society 4. ROBERT MURRAY Big Bob Ballfall Road Ambition: College He created fun on days so dreary. Football 3; Swimming 3; Base- ball 3; Dance Committees 2, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Police Force 4. FLORENCE NATALIE Flo 615 High Street Ambition: Marriage Happy as the day is long. Bowling Club 2, 4; Teacher's Secretary 3; 4; Swimming Club 2; G.A.A. Room Representative 2. PATRICIA NEFF Angel Candlewood Hill Road, Higganum Ambition: Undecided She looks on life with quiet eyes. ORIANNE OPPELT O Lake Beseck, Middlefield Ambition: Laboratory technician Full of fun, this bright-haired lass, Known and liked by all the class. J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Swimming Club 2. JOAN PASCULANO Joanie Ambition: Medical secretary “Gentle and quiet and fun is she. Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 2, 4; Teacher's Secretary 4; Police Force 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 4. BETTY PASSAMANO Betty 10 Omo Street Ambition: Secretary A dark-haired maid with friend- ly eyes. Dance Committees 4. PETER PIASTA Pete 145 South Main Street Ambition: Art Happy-go-lucky—that's me. J.C.L. 1; Fire Squad 2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; “Tiger Tales 2. PATRICIA PICKNARCIK Pat Main Street, Rockfall Ambition: Undecided A pleasing way with everyone. Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 1. 24 CARMELINA PANDOLFO Carmie 12 Green Street Ambition: Secretary A smile with every greeting.' Bowling Club 1, 2, 4; Cheer leader 3, 4; G.S.L. Room Repre sentative 3; Leaders Club 2, 3 4; Teacher's Secretary 4; Girls Basketball 1, 3; Pep Club 2 Police Force 4. PAUL PARISI Paul 4 Casper Street Ambition: Accountant Life is just a bowl of cherries, No foolish wishes, no stupid worries. French Club 2, 3; Dance Com- mittees 3, 4. JEANNE PAUL Jeanne Saybrook Road, Higganum Ambition: College A pleasant personality with a sense of responsibility. Bowling Club 1, 2; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Leaders Club 2, 3; Mayor- for-a-Day 1, 3; Tiger Tales 1, 2, 3, 4; News Editor 4; Parade of Youth Correspondent 4; Gold Key in Scholastic Writing Con- test 3. THADDEUS PIANKA Ted 2 Cottage Street Ambition: Undecided Always in the best of spirits. Football 1. JOAN POLINER Joan e 95 High Street Ambition: Teacher None know her, but to love her; None name her, but to praise her. Editor-in-Chief of Freshman Magazine 1; Choir Accompanist 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir Secretary 3; Little Choir Accompanist 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; Accompanist of Girls' Glee Club 2; All-State Chorus 3, 4; Modern Music Masters 3, 4; Vice- President 3; G.S.L. Executive Board 3, 4; Tiger Talcs 2, 3, 4; Editor-in- Chicf 4; Knights of Columbus History Award 3; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Assembly Planning Committee 3, 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 3, 4; Mayor- for-a-Day 1, 3. DOLORES RASCATI Lone Ba Ufa 11 Road Ambition: Hairdresser Beauty abides in her face as the scent of a rose. G.A.A. Room Representative 1, 2; G.S.L. Room Representative 3. ROBERT POLINER Bob 25 Mansfield Terrace Ambition: Lawyer In one hand good nature, In the other good sense. National Honor Society 3, 4; Fire Squad 4; Tiger Tales 2, 3, 4, Sports Editor 4; Little Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a- Day 1, 2, 3, 4; All-State Chorus 4; Nutmeg Boys' State 3; Police Force 2; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Presi- dent 4; Slate Committee 4. THOMAS PUGLISI Tom 80 Jacobs Terrace Ambition: Engineer So fine a youth with so fine a talent. Mayor-for-a-Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Fresh- man Magazine 1; All-State Band 2, 4; All-State Orchestra 3; Mod- ern Music Masters 2, 3, 4, His- torian 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4. HELEN RADZIWON Helen 29 Green Street Ambition: Secretary However rare true love may be, It is still less rare than true friendship. Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4. MARSHA REMBIS Marsh 117 Hubbard Street, Rockfall Ambition: Secretary The city of happiness is in the state of mind. Bowling Club 3. JANICE RICH Janice 37 West Street Ambition: Teacher Her air, her manner, all who saw admired. Bowling Club 2; Dance Commit- tees 1, 2, 3, 4; G.S.L. Room Rep- resentative 4; G.A.A. Room Rep- resentative 2; Rifle Club 1; Teacher's Secretary 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4. LYNDA RICH Lynn Thayer Road, Higganum Ambition: Practical nurse A sunny smile, as neat and sweet as her name. Rifle 1. 25 MARY RIZZI Mary 5 Bretton Place Ambition: Nurse Contentment is better than riches. J.C.L. 3, 4; Bowling Club 4; Swimming Club 2; Girls' Wood- working Club 4. PAUL ROBERTS Paul 16 Broad Street Ambition: College Happy and from care I'm free; Why can't they all be content like me? Audio-Visual Aids Club 3, 4; Photography Club 3, 4; Vice- President 3, President 4; Elec- tronics Club 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 2, 3; Swimming 1; Tennis 1, 2; Tiger Tales Photography Edi- tor 4; Playmakers 3; Dance Com- mittees 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Squad 4. BARBARA ROOT Bobbie Higganum Ambition: Hairdresser A humorous quip for any oc- casion. Little Choir 1, 2; Leaders Club 1, 2, 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4. DUANE ROULIER Duane Killingworth Road, Higganum Ambition: Social worker A little peach in an orchard green. Rifle Club 1; French Club 3, 4; Dance Committees 3, 4; Bowling Club 4. SUSANNE ROBIDA Sue 219 Prospect Street Ambition: Nurse Quiet deeds accomplish much. J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Bowling Club 4; Leaders Club 2, 3; Swimming Club 2. SALLENE ROMANO Sallene 57 Oak Street Ambition: Secretary Her smile is her fortune. Rifle Club 1; Bowling Club 2, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Police Force 3; Teacher's Secre- tary 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Room Representative 3, 4; F.T.A. 4. HOWARD SANDERS Howie 235 Court Street Ambition: Physical education teacher Still water runs deep. Basketball 1, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 4. 1, SEBASTIAN SBALCIO Nootsie 107 Grand Street Ambition: Architectural designer The way to have a friend is to be one. Basketball 1; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 2, 4; Slate Com- mittee 4. STEPHEN SHAPIRO Steve 89 Bretton Road Ambition: College Laugh and the world laughs with you. Football 1, 2, 3; Swimming Club 1, 2, Manager 3; Track 1; Tennis 1; Baseball 2, Manager 3; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Audio-Visual Aids 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 4. DAVID SHENKER Dave 46 Pine Street Ambition: History professor Ambition has no risk. Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 3; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Modern Music Masters 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 1, 2; Freshman Magazine 1; Little Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; All- State Chorus 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 1, 2, 3, 4. JOSEPH SCATA Joe 67 Catherine Street Ambition: College If one is silent, one is safe. J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Com- mittees 4. LOUIS SCIANNA Louie 175 College Street Ambition: College And they all looked up to him. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 3; Class President 4; Student Council 4. FRANK SENA Frank 11 Rome Avenue Ambition: Undecided Men of few words are the best men. Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Police Force 2, 3. CYNTHIA SCOTTI Cynthia 54 Broad Street Ambition: Nurse A good heart's worth gold. F.T.A. 1; Freshman Magazine 1; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2; Swimming Club 2; Bowling Club 3. JANET SKARB Blondie Higganum Ambition: Private secretary What an inexhaustible supply of giggles! G.A.A. Room Representative 2; Bowling Club 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Squad 2; Swimmnig 1; Dance Committees 4. DONITTA SIENA Don Olympus Parkway Ambition: College Tons of fun and thrice as nice. G.S.L. Room Representative 1; Rifle Club 1; Police Force 1; Student Council 3; Dance Com- mittees 1, 2, 3, 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 4; Volley- ball 1, 2; Girls' Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 4; G.S.L. Executive Board 4. CHARLES SOUZA Chas 105 Markham Street Ambition: Business God's gift to women. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Track 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Class Vice-President 2, 4. SANDRA STANLEY Sandi 145 Liberty Street Ambition: Executive secretary Sleek and slim with pep and vim. G.A.A. Room Representative 2; Swimming 1; Volleyball 1; Fire Squad 1; Basketball 2, 3; Dance Committees 4. NANCY STEVENS Red Candlewood Hill Road, Higganum Ambition: Nurse Unpredictable, full of surprise. Long red hair, pretty eyes. Girls' Woodworking Club 4; Rifle Club 1; Volleyball 1, 2; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4. SHARON STEVENS Sha-Sha 69 Home Avenue Ambition: Private secretary A laugh is worth a thousand frowns. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2; Swimming 2; Girls' Wood- working Club 4; Teacher's Sec- retary 4. ELAINE ST. PAUL Elaine Sunset Drive, Rockfall Ambition: Secretary A good companion, an easy friend. Basketball 1, 2; Swimming 1, 2; Leaders Club 2; Volleyball 1, 2. JANET SUMMERS Jan 616 East Main Street A rare combination of wit and intelligence. J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 2; Leaders Club 2, 3; French Club 3, 4; Police Force 2, 3; Mayor-for-a-Day 2, 3; Student Council 4; Class Treasurer 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Tiger Tales 2, 3, 4; Dance Com- mittees 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT TACKNEY Bob 1487 Highland Avenue Ambition: College When he comes in, mischief begins. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Federalist Town Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice- President 1. GAIL TEWKSBURY Toots Derby Road, Rockfall Ambition: Nurse A friendly smile for all around her. Swimming 1; Rifle 1; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Bowling 3, 4. DEMETRIUS vonHENTSCHEL De 4 Lakeside Avenue Ambition: Auto mechanics teacher Everybody's friend, nobody's enemy. Little Choir 1, 2, 4; All-State Chorus 3; Mayor-for-a-Day 1, 2, 4. REBECCA WEBER Becky Edgewood Court, Rockfall Ambition: Work with animals Always happy, always gay. Al- ways smiling, that's her way. Little Choir 1, 2; Girls' Wood- working Club 4; Leaders Club 1, 2, 3; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Room Representative 4; Oil Painting 3; Mayor-for-a-Day 1 2; Bowling Club 4. ANN TOMMASI Ann 256 William Street Ambition: College She leaves no little things be- hind except loving thoughts and kind. Teacher's Secretary 4; Police Force 3. MADELEINE TOWNSEND Maz Main Street, Higganum Ambition: Artist Variety is the spice of life. Bowling Club 1, 2, 3; Swimming 2; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 4; Art Club 3; Girls' Woodwork- ing Club 4; Playmakers 4; G.S.L. Room Representative 4. LOUISE WALLETT Louise 132 William .Street Ambition: Pediatric nurse A rose without a thorn. Tiger Tales 1, 2, 3, 4; G.S.L. Room Representative 2, 3; Teach- er's Secretary 3, 4; Playmakers 4; Bowling Club 3, 4; G.A.A. Room Representative. ROBERT WESTGATE Bob 47 Catherine Street Ambition: Chemical engineer A handsome lad is our Bob, Responsible too in any job. Tiger Tales 4; Audio-Visual Aids 4; Cross-Country 4; Track 2, 4; Little Choir 2, 4. BARBARA WARD Barb 225 West Street Ambition: Pathologist Above our life we love a stead- fast friend. G.A.A. Room Representative 2, 3; Tiger Tales 2, 3, 4; Teach- er's Secretary 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Fire Squad 4. PATRICIA WARD Pat 225 West Street Ambition: Medical technologist Not too serious, not too gay, She's just right in every way. Leaders Club 2, 3. EDWARD WILCOX Ed 31 Brainerd Avenue Ambition: College Quiet, but true, This lad carries through. J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4. STEPHANIE WILLIAMS Stacy 240 Court Street Ambition: Marriage There lies a deal of deviltry Beneath her mild exterior. J.C.L. 1; Teacher's Secretary 4. LARRY WOOD Weege Walkley Hill Road, Haddam Ambition: Automotive designer The world will go on and on. But I won't interfere. Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1. PAUL WOODS Paul 29 Fountain Avenue Ambition: College Quiet he may seem, but who can tell? Fire Squad 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 4. 30 MARLEA WRANG Marlea 6 Mazzotta Place Ambition: Nurse A cheerful manner, a happy face. Will make her welcome any place. Volleyball 1; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2; F.T.A. 2; Majorettes 1, 2; Fire Squad 2; G.A.A. Room Representative 1; Swimming 2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4. RICHARD 2IONS Richie 660 High Street Ambition: Artist No duty could overtake him. Rifle 2, 3; Track 3, 4; Scholastic Art Award 3. HONOR ROLL HIGH HONORS Kenneth Antin Leo Giurintano Martha Hill Joan Poliner David Shenker HONORS Sandra Arcieri Robert Baskin Sandra Brys Toni Carbo Noreen Connelly Katherine Dunn R. Dale Ehlinger Burton Folce Patricia Hubbard H. Rochelle Krueger Frances Kuzaro Karin Macdonald Dorothy Murray Robert Poliner Janet Summers Madeleine Townsend CAULDRON EDITORS SEATED, J. DiMauro, art editor; S. Brys, assistant editor; T. Carbo, editor-in-chief; J. Pasculano, typing editor. STANDING, S. Levine, business manager; P. Roberts, photography editor; M. Townsend, publicity editor; K. Macdonald, literary editor. ART STAFF K. DiTommaso, S. Sbalcio, M. Townsend. Absent from picture, M. Eagle and P. Piasta. BUSINESS STAFF SEATED, P. Lawrence, L Wallet, M. Kowaleski. STANDING, K. Dunn, D. Brennan, D Murray, S. Shapiro. Faculty Adviser, STAFFS PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF J. Cubeta, V. Battista, D. Ehlinger, S. Brys. TYPING STAFF SEATED: V. Battista, S. Romano, A. Tommasi, D. Siena; STANDING: B. Misenti, P. Barone, P. Maltese, D. Mur- ray, N. Connelly. Carleton L. Walker THE MIGHTY, MIGHTY TIGERS FOURTH ROW, left to right: T. Levine, manager, B. Kenefick, Coach Parmalee, Coach Fillback, Coach Gallitto, Coach DeNunzio, T. Matterazzo, B. Weston. THIRD ROW: P. Harvy, B. Pina, B. Novak, T. Bondi, L. LaBella, D. Moran, B. Hand- ley, J. Swift, P. Oppe, L. Bravakis, T. Gionfridda, N. Geralemi, R. Young. SECOND ROW: B. Zila, K. Maltese, B. Pasculano, B. Huse, T. Issaacson, G. Miller, B. Hoffman, L. Bonauto, J. Duda, R. Parmalee, T. Misenti, B. Stedam, D. Dalude. FIRST ROW: J. Agoliati, B. Tackney, B. Cubeta, J. Calhoun, R. Hartman, Capt. R. Heverly, Capt. V. Chester, B. Gage, B. Hart, C. Parmalee, S. Lopes, J. Robataille. On September 17, a small but highly spirited Tiger team opened the 1959-1960 football season in an away en- counter with Windham High. Even with Vin Chester and Ron Heverly leading the way and the elusive Brian Hart scoring twice, the Tigers lost 26-14. Middletown put on a dazzling display of offense and defense in winning their first game over Plainville, 7-6. On November 14, a determined Tiger eleven played arch-rival Woodrow Wil- son at Andrus Field. Although Wilson won the game, the Bengals won the admiration of many with their never- say-die spirit. Middletown's over-all record was 1-8. Vin Chester snares a pass in the Wilson game. Bob Gage gets by Wilson tacklers. 36 BALL Bob Handley gets off a good punt against Windham. Bob Cubeta and co-captain Ron Heverly confer with the referees. The Tigers close in on a Windham runner. Brian Hart looks for an opening through the Maloney defense. Tom Musumeci is brought down after a gain against Plainville. A Tiger downs a Maloney runner. 37 CROSS COUNTRY SECOND ROW left to right: F. Ceplenski, D. Maroni, J. Swift, B. Pasieka, K. Antin, R. Winslow. FIRST ROW, left to right: B. Westgate, T. Ferenc, A. Bengston, Captain Mike Eagle, P. Woods, J. Harris. Cross Country, a main fall sport, is enjoyed by a hardy group of individuals who don't mind running over 2.5 miles a day up hill and down dale. The team is ably coached by Mr. Bozoian and was captained this year by Mike Eagle. 1959 saw the M.H.S. harriers achieve a 7-5 record. This, however, is deceiving as many of the defeats were by scant margins. Captain Eagle, a fine runner, hit a brilliant peak in finishing fourth of the state contestants and thir- teenth in the New England meet. Middletown High can truly be proud of the 1959 Cross Country squad. SWIMMING THIRD ROW: T. Dowling, P. Camp- man, R. Morris, B. Dickinson, L. Maz- zotta, T. Keene, D. Bloom, R. Ferenc, L. Boniuto. SECOND ROW: G. Miller, C. Parme- lee, L. Kilbourn, A. Levin, G. Fox, L. Wood, F. Chalker, L. Wood, B. Folce, Coach Parmelee. FIRST ROW: S. Holmes, B. Kenevick, R. Parmelee, P. Bride, J. O'Conner. Coached by Robert Parmelee and led by Captain Gary Fox and star-freestyler Craig Parmelee, the AA.H.S. swim- ming team moved through a busy schedule with fair success. The team commenced the season with a close 40-37 loss to Hartford Public and finished with a record of 7 wins and 6 losses. Several swimmers participated in the state and New England championship meets which took place (respectively) at Yale University and AA.I.T. Outstanding in these meets were Gary Fox in the breaststroke events and Craig Parmelee in the freestyle events. Other fine performances were shown by Arthur Levin, Larry Wood, and Larry Kilbourn. 39 BASKE FRONT ROW: B. Poliner, L. Bravakis, L. DiMauro, L. Scianna, co-captain, L. Giu- rintano, co-captain, B. D'Orio, F. Sena, T. Ghent. SECOND ROW: J.V. Coach Gallitto, A. Brown, J. Carta, B. Hart, C. Astle, B. Gage, B. Novak, Coach Tenney. A potentially powerful Tiger quintet opened the season with a very impressive 54-33, whipping St. Thomas Aquinas. With seasoned co-captains Leo Giurintano and Lou Scianna pacing the attack, the determined Bengals almost pulled the upset of the year before losing to Newington 60-58. Middletown, with a 4-3 record was highly favored to win the first City Series encounter, but Wilson emerged victorious, 43-40. The next meeting between the two arch rivals was another spine-tingler. A jubilant M.H.S. team walked off the court with a hard-earned, well-deserved 46-45 victory and a share of the city championship. The Tigers' over-all record was 9-9. Let's go Tigers! Al uncorks a long jumper. 40 TBALL Who got the ball? All eyes on the ball. Did he make it? Where is everyone? 41 A great drive by Brian. Lou chalks up two more. The Middletown High School rifle team is made up of boys interested in learning all phases of rifle shooting and competition and improving their shooting. Under the direction of their coach, Mr. Paul Trudelle, the team met three times a week at the State Armory during the winter months. The team averages ten matches a year. This year the boys achieved a record of 1 2-3. They also captured second place in Connecticut at the National Rifle Asso- ciation Tournament, which was held in New Haven. The team was led this year by Captain Charles Lyman III. The Girls' Bowling Club, again this year, met on Monday afternoons at Giletti's Bowl-A-Drome. The freshman and sophomore girls bowled in the first shift and the upperclassmen in the second. The season closed with the presentation of awards at the annual banquet, which was held at Sun Valley Acres this year. Those serving as officers for the year were Fran Kuzaro, president; Pauline Domingue, vice-president; Eliza- beth Kroc, secretary; Ruth Lyons, treasurer. Miss Helen D'Apice was the adviser. BOWLING FIRST ROW: R. Lyons, E. Kroc, F. Ku- zaro. SECOND ROW: N. Connelly, R. Isaac- son, S. Levine, C. Pandolfo, S. Ro- mano, D. Siena, G. Tewksbury, N. Ahlgren, D. Brennan, D. Murray, A. Bartalotta, S. Stevens, B. Dale, B. Cubeta, M. Byrnes. THIRD ROW: B. Tackney, C. Ellis, J. Alquist, J. Miner, P. Maltese, B. Mi- senti, P. Barone, S. Brys, M. Ofinski, D. Fellin, M. Rizzi, J. Pasculano, M. Koch, S. Robida, L. Petino. 42 G.A.A. OFFICERS FIRST ROW: P. Dominque, B. Don- dero. SECOND ROW: E. Flynn, P. Lawrence. The Girls' Athletic Association is an organization to which every girl belongs from the time of her entrance into Middletown High School as a freshman until her graduation, the officers of the G.A.A. this year were Betsey Dondero, president; Pauline Domingue, vice-president; Evelyn Flynn, secretary; and Pat Lawrence, treasurer. In the fall the G.A.A. sponsors a semi-formal dance. This year the dance was decorated like a sea to follow the theme, Ebb Tide.' In addition to the four previously mentioned officers, G.A.A. room representatives are elected by the girls in each section room. Mrs. Edith Buckley was the adviser for this year. Although we have had a Leader's Club here for many years, in the past a girl needed only to maintain a B average to be a member of the club. However, this year, twenty-four juniors and seniors were selected by the faculty from the large group trying out for the club on the basis of their proficiency at exercises and other gym- nastics. The girls, wearing their new blue and white uniforms, met once a week to work on the athletic activities which they would direct in girls' gym classes throughout the week. Mrs. Buckley advised the group. The officers were Betsey Dondero, president; Pauline Dominque, vice-president; and Pat Lawrence, secretary. LEADERS’ CLUB FIRST ROW: P. Lawrence, B. Dondero. SECOND ROW: D. Ehlinger, S. Levine, J. Tower, P. Barret, B. Root, K. Machietto, N. Ahlgren, K. McCarthy, J. Hurt, S. Brys. THIRD ROW: M. A. Brooks, T. Carbo,.C. Pandolfo, F. Kuzaro, K. Macdonald, B. Weber, O. Opellt, M. Hill, P. Picknarcik. CHEERLEADERS K. Macdonald, C. McCarthy, S. Le- vine, J. Cubeta, F. Kuzaro, D. Ehlin- ger, captain, C. Pandolfo, A. Co- longhi, E. Roccapriore, S. Levine. Under the excellent supervision of Mrs. Buckley, Miss Schaeffer, and Miss Walsh, the 1959-1960 cheerleaders had another very busy year. After practicing during the entire month of August, the girls began their activities during football season, when they cheered for the M.H.S. football team. During the winter months, they followed the basketball team, and not long afterwards, in the spring, the girls began training prospective candidate's for next year's squad since seven senior places will have to be filled. The girls also cheered in various pep assemblies. Dale Ehlinger did a fine job as this year's captain. Proudly representing M.H.S., the Majorettes can be seen at every home football game and in the Memorial Day parade. The girls meet once a week when Major Harvey gives them a lesson followed by a practice session. Ac- ceptance into Majorettes usually takes place after the girls have taken lessons and have practiced for a year. The following September, if their twirling and marching meet the set requirements, they become regulars. Under the supervision of Miss Woodington, the 1959-1960 officers were President, Pat Barone; Vice-President, Kathy Harti- gan; Secretary, Sandra Hill; Treasurer and Leader, Joan Tynan; and Assistant Leader, Sheila Dunn. MAJORETTES FIRST ROW: J. Dobrowalsky, B. Ma- lesiewski, W. Maynard, A. Marchese, J. Tynan, Leader, L. D'Antonio, J. Catalano, K. Hartigan, J. LaBella. SECOND ROW: U. Pizzutta, S. Dunn, S. Brys, E. Kroe, V. Mantel, P. Ba- rone, J. Horton (absent—F. Kellner). 44 BASEBALL FIRST ROW: T. Isaacson, T. Musemeci, T. Gionfriddo, V. Chester, B. D'Orio, L. DiMauro, B. Donlan. SECOND ROW: S. Lopes, S. Silson, L. Milardo, J. Jagoda, B. Handley, D. Lindemark, J. Micale. THIRD ROW: Coach DeNunzio, P. De- lude, W. Archaiki, De. Delude, J. Neville, L. Bravakis, T. Levine. In the spring a young man's fancy turns to . . . baseball. Young men at Middletown High are no exception to this rule, for baseball, coached by Mr. John DeNunzio, is a very popular spring sport. This year's team was very fortunate in having four veteran pitchers, among them Captain Vin Chester. The sea- son lasted from mid-March to early June with the opening game against Farmington. Highlighting the eighteen- game schedule were the annual Memorial Day game with Wilson, a night game with Maloney in Meriden, and a number of Saturday games which gave fans an opportunity to watch the Tigers in action. 45 TENNIS FIRST ROW: D. Manfridi, J. Kosicki, S. Hubbard, P. Nobert, T. Keene, J. Brance- forte, R. Winslow. SECOND ROW: S. Giurintano, A. Men- delowilz, J. Swift, B. Poliner, Captain B. Baskin, D. Shenker, P. Kosicki, M. Shlien. The tennis team had a highly successful season this spring. They were fortunate in playing their second season on the new red clay courts of City Field. This year the Tigers were part of the new Central Valley Tennis League, which included such teams as Newington, Plainville, Rockville, and Wilson. They finished with a fine record in the league. Although the squad lost heavily because of school transfers, they remained fairly strong in the top positions. Captain Bob Baskin, Dave Shenker, and Bob Poliner, all senior lettermen, formed the team's nucleus. Coach Art Tenney has done a fine job of building up the squad. NEWINGTON TRACK MEET 46 TRACK FIRST ROW, left to right: L. Giurin- tano, P. Woods, B. Tackney, S. Cam- pisi. Captain M. Eagle, K. Antin, B. Hart, B. Gage. SECOND ROW: N. Salajeski, R. Parmelee, R. Pestritto, B. Westgate, J. Aggolati, J. Roba- taille, K. Maltese, J. Formica. THIRD ROW: B. Zila, J. Swift, T. Dowling, J. Rinaldi, S. Link, J. Fowler, B. Murphy. Track has become Middletown High's most popular spring sport. Not many forms of athletics have the variety of appeal and the pure pageantry of track. There is an event to suit nearly everyone's taste including sprints, long distance runs, the shotput, the discus, the high jump, and the pole vault. Middletown's track team was coached this year by Mr. Waino Fillback and led by Captain Mike Eagle. The squad achieved a fine record against such rivals as Plainville, Southington, Glastonbury, and Wilson, and competed in such meets as the state indoor and outdoor meets and the C.V.C. conference meet. NEWINGTON TRACK MEET 47 EVERYWHERE WE GO MR. DUNN Guidance Counselor Get your applications in on time. MR. BOZOIAN Assistant Principal Where were you fifth period yesterday? MISS WALTER Principal's Secretary I hope the notices will fit. MRS. BYRNES Office Clerk Just a minute, please. MRS. RICHARDS Nurse Will you be back tomorrow?' SWITCHBOARD OPERATORS Office ’Good morning, Middletown High School. 50 SECRETARIES Superintendent's Office May I help you? MISS NELSON Library This is a study hall! MISS EDWARDS Choir That was almost good.' MR. FRAGILIO Band Time out to relax. MR. DeNUZIO Shop MRS. BUCKLEY Physical Education Keen eye, steady hand. Stand up straight, girls. 51 MISS ATWELL Clerical Practice Neatness when you're erasing! MR. BOZOIAN Trigonometry Which all brings us to . . MISS D'APICE Shorthand Make sure you can read your own writing. MISS FAHEY Machine Practice Make sure those figures balance. 52 MISS FLYNN Bookkeeping I ’All you need is good common sense.1 MR. GALLITO World History The Egyptians were the first to . . . MRS. HORBAL English II Write on only one side of the paper!' MR. JACKSON English What is a use of the gerund? MR. A. A. JOHNSON U. S. History MRS. A. R. JOHNSON Homemaking Look at both sides of the story. Neatness is essential for a good homemaker. MR. C. V. JOHNSON Physics MISS KINNIREY French III 'What is the effect of the lens? Prenez le vocabulaire. 53 MR. MASON Algebra I 'If x plus y equals 13...' MRS. MARGRAF English 9 'You're almost as bad as the fifth hour class! MR. PARMELEE General Science Now this wheel . . MISSRIORDAN Latin III Did anyone prepare the translation?' MR. RODENHIZER Geometry MR. STOPYRA Biology 'Prove the triangles congruent. Let's pay attention. 54 MR. SWEENEY Art History Now this slide . . MR. TENNEY Algebra I If A can go 5 miles an hour and . . . MISSTRINKAUS English 10 There is more to poetry than just the surface meaning. MR. WALKER English 12 'Why are you going to college? MR. TUCCI Italian Silenzio! MISS WALSH Typing I Accuracy in timings is a necessity. 55 MISS WOODINGTON Business English Spelling accuracy is important. MR. ADAMS Sociology O.K. Leave the room! LUNCH Calories, calories.' LUNCH 'Take a break a minute, please. 56 WHO WE SO WE TE1 ARE . . . JL THEM 57 7 y yj y 7 y. cz CRL£ N OCR. or £V£NT6 1959-1960 Welcome Dance—September 1 8 Cross Country, Wilson—October 16 Senior Frolic—October 26 Wilson Football Game—November 14 G.A.A.—November 20 Sophomore Flop—December 5 Christmas Concert—December 10 Wilson Basketball Game—January 9 Junior Prom—January 22 Wilson Basketball Game—February 6 City Schools Music Festival—April 7 Mayor-for-a-Day Election—April 1 2 G.S.L. May Dance—May 6 Wilson Baseball Game—May 7 Mayor-for-a-Day—May 12 Spring Band Concert—May 19 G.S.L. Installation—May 26 Wilson Baseball Game—May 30 Spring Choral Concert—June 7 Senior Ball—June 10 Senior Class Night—June 21 Graduation—June 23 AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS P. Roberts, T. Dondero, S. Campisi, A. Levin, Mr. P. Trudelle, A. Mendelowitz, S. Shapiro. In order to facilitate the showing of movies and slides during classes and the operation of lighting, microphones, and other necessary equipment during assemblies, the Audio-Visual Aids Club was formed at Middleton High School. This club has since played a very important role in the functioning of our school. It is made up of boys from all classes. The club meets in the shop during activity periods with a capable operator to learn the proper techniques for operation and to share ideas and improvements concerning the electrical apparatus. The adviser for the Audio- Visual Aids Club is Mr. Paul Trudelle. ELECTRONICS CLUB The Electronics Club has been organized to enable boys at Middletown High to experiment with the different phases of electronics. Under the direction of Mr. John DeNunzio, the group met twice a month during activity pe- riods and after school to discuss any recent developments in electronics as well as learn how to use any available electrical equipment within the school, such as voltmeters and oscilloscopes. This year. Art Levin was the chairman of the Electronics Club, which, although it was open to anyone interested in electronics, the group was kept down to a good working number of under ten. FIRE SQUAD FIRST ROW: B. Ward, P. Roberts, L. Wallett. SECOND ROW: C. Dzalio, G. Vinci, J. O'Conner. THIRD ROW: R. Binkowski, B. Poliner, R. Zyno, R. Keft. The members of the Fire Squad, a function of the student government, are chosen by the Student Council from a list of volunteers from all four classes. The purpose of the squad is to teach fire prevention and safety. Among its services are taking inventory of and inspecting the school's fire-fighting equipment and assisting in fire drills. The members of the Fire Squad are the last students to leave the building during fire drills. The adviser to this use- ful organization is Mr. C. V. Johnson. This year's fire chief was Paul Roberts. The assistant fire chief was Bar- bara Ward. POLICE FORCE The members of the Police Force, selected by the Student Council from a list of volunteers from the four classes, see to it that there is no loitering in the halls, that order is maintained during the lunch periods, that fire drills are carried out quickly and orderly, and that the students get to their classes promptly, as well as other important school rules. This year the Police Force was under the leadership of Tony Milardo, police chief; Robert Murray, as- sistant police chief; and Sheila Dunn, secretary. The faculty adviser is Mr. C. V. Johnson. SEATED: T. Milardo, S. Dunn, B. Murray. SEC- OND ROW: J. Tynan, K. Hartigan, A. Fazzinno, F. Alderman, M. Kowaleski, B. Baskin. THIRD ROW: S. Holmas, M. J. Giaco, S. Levine, R. Krueger, K. Dunn. FOURTH ROW: T.’ Musumeci, B. Kennefic, J. Neville. 60 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA FIRST ROW: K. DiTommaso, S. Brys, T. Carbo, S. Campisl. SECOND ROW: J. Paul, S. Granet, J. Poliner, N. DiMauro, D. Siena, S. Romano, K. Halfinger, E. Roccapriore, C. Hill, B. Cubeta, M. Byrne, T. Marino, R. Weiss, A. Levson, P. Donahue, M. Farier. THIRD ROW: S. Shapiro, B. Tackney, C. Ellis, J. Alquist, C. Davies, L. D'Antonio, M. DeRita, E. Flynn, J. Vogoltanz, J. Myers, B. Gallito, D. Johnson, S. Piantek, C. Fuchko, D. Fellen. FOURTH ROW: D. Shenker, E. Conroy, R. Rose- ner, B. Roccapriore, M. Shearer, A. Doreau, M. Koch, H. Henney, K. Milardo, A. Matteo, M. Osinski, S. Tibbets. The M.H.S. branch of the F.T.A. meets once a month, either during activity periods or after school. The only re- quirement for admittance to the F.T.A. is an interest in teaching. During parents' night the members of the F.T.A. serve as guides and receptionists for the teachers. Mr. Tucci was the adviser this year. The club's activities included a food sale, a guest speaker from Central Connecticut State College, and a spring party for the members. The officers were Seb Campisi, president; Toni Carbo, vice-president; Elaine Roccapriore, secretary; Janet Carne- vale, treasurer; Cathy DiTommaso, social chairman; and Sandra Brys, publicity chairman. GIRLS’ STUDENT LEAGUE Every M.H.S. girl belongs to the Girls' Student League. The group's motto, Ready of Head, Heart, and Hand, illustrates its willingness to serve. The G.S.L.'s main activities include a freshman assembly, a United Fund Drive, a Christmas collection, and the May dance at which a queen is crowned. The officers were Madeline DeBari, president; Joan Tynan, vice-president; Beverly Sienna, secretary; Frances Ku- zaro, director of service,- Toni Carbo, director of socials; Sheila Dunn, news reporter; and Joan Poliner, pianist. The class representatives were Donitta Siena, Joyce Salonia, Mary Grace DeRita, and Mary Ann Haagen. The advisers are Miss Dorothy Wigmore and Miss Margaret Kinnirey. FIRST ROW: F. Juzaro, J. Tynan, M. DeBari, B. Sienna. SECOND ROW: J. Poliner, S. Dunn, T. Carbo, D. Siena. 61 FRENCH CLUB FIRST ROW: J. Tower, K. Macdonald, L. Bueno. SECOND ROW: J. Paul, K. DiTommaso, M. Town- send, D. Ehlinger, J. Poliner, R. Krueger, K. Dunn, P. Hubbard, S. Piantek, C. Fuchko. THIRD ROW: D. Shenker, C Briggs, E. Flynn, A. Dorau, M. G. DeRita, S. Robida, M. Cambria, E. Long, H. Henney. French Club, a group of first, second, and third year French students interested in an extracurricular French meeting only once a month, was led this year by Karin Macdonald, president; Judy Tower, vice-president; and Laura Bueno, secretary. As program chairman, the vice-president organized such programs as films, slides, guest speakers, French songs, games, which even included the French version of Bingo. This year one of the main activi- ties of the French Club was a lecture entitled The New Generation, which was given in April by a French stu- dent from Wesleyan. The adviser for the group is Miss Margaret Kinnirey. JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE Through the combined efforts of its adviser, Miss Eleanor Riordan, its officers; Bob Poliner, president; Ted Ferenic, vice-president; Elaine Roccopriore, secretary; Ken Antin, treasurer; Karen Hurwitz, parliamentarian; and its many members, the Junior Classical League has conducted many worthwhile activities this year. In December, many enjoyed the Saturnalia party, a combination of Christmas, Halloween, and April Fool's Day, which was held for the first time and included the annual initiation of new members. In the spring, the annual Roman Banquet was held in the cafe. Also, a group of students attended the State J.C.L. meeting, held this year at Windsor High. FIRST ROW: T. Ferenc, B. Poliner, E. Roccapriore, K. Antin. SECOND ROW: S. Shapiro, K. Dunn, M. Townsend, D. Ehlinger, R. Lyons, S. Dunn, J. Tower, H. Levy, B. Marino, D. Shenker, M. Ko- waleski, P. Lawrence, R. Krueger, J. Summers, B. Cubeta, M. Byrnes, T. Marino, A. Levson, L. DiAntonio, E. Flynn. THIRD ROW: J. Paul, B. Westgate, B. Tackney, C. Ellis, J. Alquist, J. Poliner, O. Oppelt, S. Brys, C. Davies, M. Rizzi, J. Pasculano, N. DiMauro, S. Robida, F. Flokoski, I. Masajada, C. Hill, A. Matteo. FOURTH ROW: P. Hubbard, C. Briggs, D. Bloom, T. Dondero, J. Gage, B. Parmelee, R. Rosener, B. Roccapriore, M. Shearer, A. Doreau, M. Koch, M. Cambria, H. Henney, L. Bueno. 62 CHESS CLUB FIRST ROW: A. Marchese, S. Brys, M. Shlien, P. Lincavicks. SECOND ROW: R. Barker, A. Berg, M. Hill, A. Mendelowitz. This year for the first time, a Chess Club was brought into the extracurricular program at Middletown High. The advisers to the group of both boys and girls from all classes were Mr. C. V. Johnson and Mr. John DeNunzio. The members of the club met twice a week, if they were experienced players, or once a week, if they were still learning the fundamentals of the game. Next year we hope to see the chess experts in tourneys with other schools in the area. The officers for this year were Marvin Schlien, president; David Hunter, vice-president; and Sandy Brys, secretary-treasurer. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB The purpose of the Photography Club has been to stimulate interest in photography. Members this year partici- pated in various activities such as photographing football games, assisting with Tiger Tales and the Playmakers, and photographing the Mayor-for-a-day program as well as other specific Photography Club assignments. Under the direction of Mr. A. M. Bozoian, the elected offices were filled by Ray Zyno, president; Paul Kosicki, vice- president, and Helen Levy, secretary. A planning committee composed of the president, vice-president, Paul Roberts, Ted Ferenc, and Frank Chapman, was organized at the beginning of the year to schedule the year's activi- ties. 63 Left to right: P. Roberts, R. Zyno, P. Kosicki, E. Long, A. Mendelowitz. LITTLE CHOIR Left to right: J. Poliner, J. Geffken, E. Roc- capriore, N. Citron, H. Koops, H. Henney, V. Leffredo, B. Morris, B. Westgate, A. Levin. There were twenty-five members in Little Choir this year. They were selected from all four classes after having tryouts in the fall. The group njet three or four times a week after school or during activity periods. The main activities of the group included a Christmas concert, singing at the National Honor Society installa- tions at AA.H.S. and Vinal Regional Technical School, and at the Spring Concert. Miss Eleanor Edwards was the adviser and director. MATH CLUB This year the Math Club met in Room 5 every other week during activity periods. The officers were Art Levin, president; Ken Antin, vice-president; Elaine Haagen, secretary,- and Larry Mazotta, treasurer. Mr. Carl Rodenhizer was the group's adviser. The only requirement for membership in this organization is a genuine interest in math. One of the highlights of the year's program was the visit of some of the evaluators during the January evaluation. Programs, which were planned and presented by individual students, ranged from simple number tricks to more complicated statistics and probability. SEATED: B. Folce, L Mazzotta, A. Levin, K. An- tin, K. Hurwitz. STANDING: A. Berg, C. DiTommaso, A. Men- delowitz, J. Huber, S. Brys. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FIRST ROW, left to right: F. Kuzaro, P. Hub- bard, J. Poliner, L. Giruintano, R. Krueger, K. Dunn, D. Shenker, B. Poliner. SECOND ROW: B. Folce, D. Ehlinger, C. DiTamasso, M. Hill, J. Huber, D. Murray, J. Tower, S. Arcieri, H. Henney, N. Connelly, B. Baskin, M. Townsend, S. Brys. THIRD ROW: T. Carbo, J. Summers, S. Brunelle, C. Macarthy, K. Macarthy, M. Cam- bria, K. Hurwitz, E. Roccapriore, P. German, C. Ellis, A. Memdelowitz. Membership in the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors attainable at M.H.S. To be eligible a junior or senior must have at least an average of 85 and must possess the qualities of leadership, character, serv- ice, and scholarship. Election is made by a vote of eligible students and the faculty. The year's activities included tutoring, substituting for teachers, and the annual installation. The officers were Leo Giurintano, president; Joan Poliner, vice-president; Kathy Dunn, secretary; and Rochelle Krueger, treasurer. Mrs. Lois Horbal was the group's adviser. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is a governing body made up of representatives from each class. Its main function is to use ideas of students for the purpose of bettering our school. One of the first duties of the Student Council each year is to sponsor a Get-Acquainted Dance. Selling book covers is another project, and this year M.H.S. pens were also sold. The Student Council meets every other Tuesday during activity period in the school library. The advisers are Dr. Healy and Mr. Bozoian. This year's officers were Mike Eagle, president, and Jeanne DiMauro, secretary. SEATED: L Milardo, J. Summers, M. Eagle, C. Hill, L. Giurintano, J. DiMauro. STANDING: B. Pestritto, R. Pestritto, G. Amara, A. Brown. FIRST ROW: P. Roberts, P. Hubbard, K. Macdonald, J. Paul, J. Poliner, S. Brys, M. Kowaleski, B. Poliner. SECOND ROW: J. Alquist, E. Long, J. Tower, S. Dunn, B. Westgate, S. Granet, K. DiTommaso, P. Lawrence, R. Krueger, J. Summers, M. Townsend, H. Bartlotta, B. Marino, M. Shearer, K. Antin, A. Dorau, M. Farieri. THIRD ROW: B. Tackney, C. Ellis, C. Davies, T. Ferenc, E. Roccapriore, D. Johnson, S. Piantek, B. Ward, A. Livingston, D. Shenker, D. Ehlinger, E. Flynn, H. Henney, M. Cambria. TIGER TALES Tiger Tales is published in ten issues, one a month. This year students were given an opportunity to get the ten issues for $.50 with an activity ticket. The paper is composed of a news page, a sports page, and two feature pages containing the editorial, alumni news, Over the Back Fence, and Mr. and Miss M.H.S. At the head of the paper were Joan Poliner, editor-in-chief; Jeanne Paul, news editor; Mary Ann Kowaleski, feature editor; Robert Poliner, sports editor; Sandra Brys, business editor; Karin Macdonald, alumni editor; Pat Hubbard, Over the Back Fence editor; and Paul Roberts, photographer. 66 WE ARE THE TIGERS 69 SENIOR FROLIC 70 G. A. A. 71 G.S.L FORM ORIENTAL GARDENS” 72 ASSEM 'OUT OF THE FRYING PAN” 74 BLIES Ken Antin receives four year math award. UNITED FUND ASSEMBLY 75 MAYOR FOR A DAY Mayor Scianna and City Clerk Cubeta confer with Mayor Clew. Mayor's secretary, Madeline DeBari reviews her notes. The Board of Finance meets with the City Clerk. The members of the Common Council take a break for a picture Radio chairmen Art Levin and Steve Shapiro meet with the librarians. Dale Ehlinger and Noreen Connelly. 76 WHO’S WHO Ellen Lausier Gary Fox Pat Lawrence Frank Sena BEST DANCERS BEST DRESSED Joan Cubeta Tony Milardo Donitta Siena Bob Tackney Duane Roulier Seb Campisi BEST LOOKING CLASS CLOWNS CLASS FLIRTS Fran Kuzaro Tony Milardo Toni Carbo Mike Eagle Madeline DeBari Lou Scianna DESERT ISLAND COMPANION DONE THE MOST FOR M.H.S. FRIENDLIEST 78 Carmie Pandolfo Vin Chester Betsey Dondero Vin Chester Dale Ehlinger Bob Baskin FUTURE AAR. AND MRS. MOST ATHLETIC MOST CLASS SPIRIT Cathy DiTommaso Mike Eagle Toni Carbo Leo Giurintano Joan Poliner Frank Baratta MOST DEPENDABLE MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED MOST MUSICAL Fran Kuzaro Lou Scianna Martha Hill Leo Giurintano Mary Rizzi Tom Kunak MOST POPULAR MOST STUDIOUS QUIETEST 79 REMEMBER WHEN? FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS 1957 Left to right: Joan Cubeta, sec- retary; Tony Milardo, president; Jeanne DiMauro, treasurer; Bob Tackney, vice-president. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS 1958 Charles Souza, vice-president; Joan Cubeta, secretary; Frank Baratta, president; Bob Baskin, treasurer. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS 1959 Leo Giurintano, president; Janet Summers, treasurer; Lou Sci- anna, vice-president; absent from picture, Pat Gianakos, sec- retary. UNDERCLASSMAN OFFICERS CLASS OF 1961 Al Brown, president; Brian Hart, vice-president; Mary Masella, secretary; Bob Gage, treasurer. CLASS OF 1962 Grant Mier, treasurer; Evelyn Flynn, vice-president; Tom Gion- friddo, president; absent from picture, Mary Grace DeRita, sec- retary. CLASS OF 1963 Bob Roccapriore, treasurer; Sue Tibbets, vice-president; Marjorie Martin, secretary; Bob Zila, president. 81 CLASS The seniors enjoy the entertainment. Dale Ehlinger and Joan Cubeta read the freshman and sophomore history. The junior and senior history is read by Madeline DeBari and Mari- anne Binkowski. 82 Art Levin gives the Mock Valedictory. Sandra Arcieri reads the Class Poem. NIGHT The three angels present the class prophecy. Dale Brennan does a modern jazz dance, accompanied by Frank Bali Hai is beautifully sung by Joan Poliner. Baratta. The main event of the evening, the fabulous hair-cuts. Howie Sanders entertains on the drums. 83 SENIOR BALL 84 GRADUATION by Joan Cubeta, Dale Ehlinger Marianne Binkowski, and Madeline DeBari In September 1956, Middletown High School wit- nessed the arrival of the extraordinary class of 1960. By September 17, when the Get Acquainted Dance was held, the tiger cubs had gained confidence and their large turnout made the dance successful. In No- vember, Terry Dunn was the Guess Who personality and Estelle Byrd was chosen Freshman member of the G.S.L. Executive Board. The tigers who led the Class of 1960 through its blossoming year were Tony Milardo, president; Bob Tackney, vice-president; Jeanne Di- Mauro, treasurer; and Joan Cubeta, secretary. In De- cember Joan Cubeta and Tony Milardo were chosen Mr. and Miss M.H.S. The best frolic ever seen by M.H.S. students was held in February with a Mardi Gras theme. It was a memorable evening attended by many upperclassmen as well as our own classmates. Al- though few freshmen participated in the Mayor-for-a Day Program; those who were courageous enough to run in the preliminary elections were Bob Cubeta, Bob Tackney, Sal Marino, and Tony Milardo. Madeline De- Bari was .the Guess Who personality in April, 1957. She was also elected treasurer of the G.A.A. Terry Dunn and Madeline DeBari were chosen Mr. and Miss M.H.S. in May. The J.C.L. Banquet was the scene of slaves who were willing to go along with the pranks of the upperclassmen as they looked forward to the time when they would be Roman citizens. Joan Poliner represented our class as soloist in the Spring Concert. You see the class of '60 can also boast talent! The an- nual awards assembly was held and Frank Baratta re- ceived the Algebra I award. The doors of cheerleading were opened to Frances Kuzaro, Joan Cubeta, and Dale Ehlinger—the cheerleading musketeers. Our remark- able school spirit was also displayed by members of the swimming team. Letter winners Charles Souza, Art Levin, Larry Wood, and Gary Fox, showed upperclass- men how outstanding our class is. With light hearts, we submitted to the beckoning of the summer sun, leaving behind many thanks to our class advisers, Mrs. Horbal and Mr. Bozoian. In September of 1957 the Class of '60 returned for their second year at M.H.S. That year we lost all of the 88 CLASS Advisers: Miss Walsh and Mr. Parmelee students from Marlborough, who are now attending their own new high school. Our new class officers were elected in October. They were Frank Baratta, pres- ident; Charlie Souza, vice-president; Bob Baskin, treas- urer,- and Joan Cubeta, secretary. It was only October, but we young Tigers were very active. Paul Woods, Mike Eagle, and Frank Ceplenski boosted the cross country team on to victory. Kathy Dunn was elected secretary of F.T.A., and Pat Hubbard was elected secre- tary of the G.A.A. Tony Milardo and Estelle Byrd rep- resented us in Student Council. Mr. and Miss M.H.S. for November were Jeanne DiMauro and Charlie Souza. Argyles Aweigh was the theme of our Sophomore Hop in December. The winners of the sock contest were Betsey Dondero, Duane Roulier, and Pudgie Brookes. The basketball Jayvee team had many of our classmates on it—Louie Scianna, Leo Giurintano, Frank Sena, Tony Milardo, and John Bajorek. In March Fran Kuzaro and Louie Scianna were elected Mr. and Miss M.H.S. The April Guess Who was Janet Summers. In the elections for the next year Toni Carbo was elected news reporter of G.S.L. Three new cheerleaders were elected to the squad—Karin Macdonald, Sandy Levine, and Bunny Colonghi. Exams began on Friday 13, 1958, but for our class it was not a day of bad luck for after these exams, we would be Juniors, no longer under- classmen! We left this year happily behind and ex- tended our grateful thanks to our class advisers. Miss Woodington and Mr. Stopyra. Here we are Tiger Cubs, upperclassmen at last! Karin Macdonald started the year off by being elected as the Junior Class G.S.L. representative. At our first pep assembly the Class of '60 took first place in class com- petition. We were all so proud and happy, we couldn't forget that for a l6ng time. Our class officers for this year were Leo Giurintano, president; Louie Scianna, vice-president; Pat Gianakos, secretary; and Janet Sum- mers, treasurer. On Student Council this year we were represented by Donitta Siena, Madeline DeBari, and Charlie Souza. In the second issue of Tiger Tales, Pat Lawrence and Gary Fox were chosen Mr. and Miss M.H.S., and Pat Hubbard was the Guess Who per- HISTORY sonality. In March several of our classmates were elected to the National Honor Society, one of the highest honors attainable at M.H.S. Our congratulations were extended to Ken Antin, Sandra Brys, Toni Carbo, Kathy Dunn, Leo Giurintano, Pat Hubbard, Rochelle Krueger, Fran Kuzaro, Karin Macdonald, Bob Poliner, Joan Poliner, David Shenker, and Janet Summers. On March 5, 1959, Ken Antin took third place in a math contest. Also that month Joan Poliner was named Ed- itor-in-Chief of Tiger Tales for 1959-60. The other ed- itors were Jeanne Paul, news editor; Mary Ann Ko- waleski, feature editor; Sandra Brys, business editor; Robert Poliner, sports editor; Karin Macdonald, alumni editor; and Pat Hubbard, Over the Back Fence editor. At the sports banquet held in April, Leo Giurintano and Louie Scianna were named co-captains of the 1959-1960 basketball team; Gary Fox and John Hudson, leaders for the swimming team; Richard Allen for the rifle team; Vinnie Chester, baseball captain; Mike Eagle for track; and Bob Baskin and Jay Patrick for tennis. At the awards assembly in June of '59, Leo Giurintano re- ceived the Harvard Book Prize; Richard Zions was rec- ognized for his outstanding achievements in art; and Joan Poliner was presented with a History Award. Since our Junior year was rapidly coming to a close, various elections were being held for senior activities. Mike Eagle was elected president of Student Council; Pat Barone, president of Baton Corps; Dale Ehlinger, captain of Cheerleaders; Bob Poliner, president of JCL; and G.S.L. officers, Madeline DeBari, president; Fran Kuzaro, Director of Service; Toni Carbo, Director of So- cials; and Joan Poliner, pianist. In May the annual G.S.L. dance was held with Three Coins in the Foun- tain as the theme. Madeline DeBari and Fran Kuzaro were attendants for the May Queen, Pat Lockhart. The ambitious Tiger Cubs endured many pleasures and ex- periences throughout their junior year. Thanks went to Miss Flynn and Mr. A. A. Johnson for their guidance in making our Junior year a great success. Well, we are no longer cubs but Tigers, were the words repeated by the 166 Seniors at M.H.S. as they arrived in September 1959 for their final year. Since very reliable officers were needed to lead our class, we elected Louie Scianna, president; Charlie Souza, vice- president; Madeline DeBari, secretary; and Janet Sum- mers, treasurer. To help our class officers we chose a slate committee—Seb Sbalcio, Karin Macdonald, Bob Poliner, Jeanne DiMauro, Bob Baskin, and Ellen Lausier. Donitta Siena was chosen G.S.L. senior class represen- tative; Betsey Dondero was elected president and Pat Lawrence was elected secretary of the G.A.A. Mike Eagle and Pat Hubbard were chosen Mr. and Miss M.H.S. and Orianne Oppelt was our senior Guess Who. The annual senior frolic was held on October 26. Those who received prizes were Most Morbid, Mike Eagle, Terry Dunn, Paul Roberts, and Frank Ceplenski; Most Humorous, Jack Calhoun and Bob Cubeta; Beat Entertainment, Louise Scianna, Terry Dunn, Mike Eagle, Leo Giurintano, and Seb Sbalcio; Most Original, Rita Isaacson, Gail Tewksbury, Nancy Ahlgren, and Cathy Macchietto; Ugliest, Armand Mazzulli, Peter Piasta, Tony Milardo, and Ted Pianka; Prettiest, Dale Bren- nan; Best Group, Karin Macdonald, Jeanne Paul, Ori- anne Oppelt, Joan Poliner, Betsey Dondero, Barbara Root, Toni Carbo, Nellie DiMauro, and Sandy Levine. One of the many ways in which the ambitious Tigers raised money for their class treasury was by selling refreshments at the home football games. Five of our Tigers were cited for their outstanding performances in the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Examination. They were Ken Antin, Alan Berg, Art Levin, Toni Carbo, and Martha Hill. Some of our seniors were elected to the National Society. They were Bob Baskin, Noreen Connelly, Cathy DiTommaso, Dale Ehlinger, Burton Folce, Dorothy Murray, and Madeleine Townsend. In January Toni Carbo was chosen to receive the D.A.R. award for 1960. Also that month Carmie Pandolfo and Vinnie Chester were chosen Mr. and Miss M.H.S. and Pat Guida was chosen the Guess Who. January 9, 1960 was a sad night for our Tigers; we lost the all- important Wilson basketball game. This didn't dis- courage our Tigers, because on February 6, we emerged victorious over Wilson. To finish the basketball season with a bang the seniors sponsored the Senior-Faculty game. Some of the boys dressed as cheerteaders and 89 CLASS HISTORY some of them made very pretty girls. Even though the faculty won, the evening was a great success! Ken Antin was named valedictorian and Leo Giurintano, salutatorian of the Class of 1960. On March 3, the G.S.L. held a fashion show in the school auditorium. The seniors participating were Madeline DeBari, Toni Carbo, Fran Kuzaro, Joan Poliner, Donitta Siena, Nancy Ahlgren, Kathy Dunn, Pat Lawrence, Sue Mannetho, Janice Rich, and Madeleine Townsend. The G.S.L. had not finished with its year's activities, for on May 6, the annual G.S.L. May Dance was held, with the theme Oriental Gardens. Queen, Fran Kuzaro, attended by Madeline DeBari, was crowned by Toni Carbo, the Di- rector of Socials. On May 12 Mayor Louie Scianna pre- sided over the annual Mayor-for-a-Day Program aided by many seniors. Suddenly June was upon us and on the tenth we held our Senior Ball. A glorious evening was spent by all as our gym was transformed into a Moonlight Isle. Time was rapidly closing now and on June 21 we held our Class Night. We will never forget the joys, laughter, tears, and memories we shared that evening. June 23 finally arrived—Graduation! Many tears were shed that evening in both joy and sorrow of the memories we shared. We were now retired Tigers but we shall meet again were our last remarks. Enough appreciation cannot be given to our class ad- visers, Miss Walsh, Mr. Parmelee, Mr. Adams, and Mr. Murphy who made our last and best year at M.FI.S. one to be remembered. CLASS SONG Frank Baratta Charles Souza c m7 Om v rti «U _ «D I2x_ j Through all four years of high school. Best was our sen—ior 67 C Am 67 o 1 T 7 E7 t C7I—yjg— end is near of our school year to all our friends good-bye. And c c dirri -A— 6 Gs . fH=f A r- kb — 1 1 1 rF=1 so-long, fare-well, good-bye. 90 if our paths do never cross MOCK VALEDICTORY by Bob Baskin, Art Levin, and Bob Poliner Classmates and faculty: As valedictorian of Middletown High School, it is in- deed a pleasure and an honor for you to hear me make this glorious speech before you this evening. Tonight as I look about and see your gleaming, bright, incandescent, brilliant, deep, vivid, flashing, and intelligent eyes intensely focused upon me, I know that you are wondering why I was chosen to orate this valedictory address on this glorious but melancholy evening. My rise to this coveted place of honor began four long, tedious, boring, dull, wearisome, fagged, and uninteresting years ago when I entered this em- porium of knowledge to fight for my life in the ever- present battle between the glorious, heralded, and all- knowing students and that roguish, knavish, villainous conspirator—the teacher. Although this struggle was mammoth, I managed to eke past such intellectual giants as Itchie Richie Allen and Ray Hartman and to win this award hands down. Permit me once more to reminisce. Many years ago I was born, but this didn't discourage me. In spite of such a handicap, I cribbed my way through four long years of high school to achieve a fine A average, one of the highest in the school's history. As a senior my tactics were nearly discovered when I was caught mime- ographing the English Exam. At this, some doubt was introduced as to my eligibility for the valedictory, but Miss Fahey dispelled any uncertainty by informing the faculty that I had the sweetest, quietest voice during attendance period in room 28. Fellow students, are you able to grasp the fact that within a few short hours we shall leave this memorial to the human brain to make our way along the rutted road of life. Even now gallons of briny tears are rush- Adviser: Mr. Adams ing down my rosy cheeks as I realize that never again shall I be trapped in the midst of the mad scramble between periods. The sweet sounds, of splintering glassware and the cries of anguish issuing forth from room 22 will be only memories, along with the vision of Seb Campisi jumping up and down sucking his burnt finger. Shall we ever see a prettier girl than Louie Scianna? Or can we ever forget that great captain of the girls' basketball team, Ron Heverly? How Miss Walter will miss signing passes for Dolores Rascati at 8:15 every morning, and think how lost Pudgie Brookes will be without her men surrounding her. Who will not remember the Gold Dust Twins, Martha and Sandy, and their problems in Trig and Chemistry? How many of us will forget the thing that reminds us most of New England— the smell of pickles brewing in the fall? But how can I tear myself away from all this? How can I leave this ostentatious edifice in which Spoochy and the Preacher have attained immortality? I am overcome with nostalgia; however I shall force myself to go on.- Can you believe it? It was just four years ago we entered Connecticut's First —rosy cheeks sparkling, wide eyes twinkling, and big mouths flapping, and now we leave—big mouths flapping. After all this prepara- tion, we are ready for the world. First one big question remains. Is the world ready for us—this graduation class of 1960—and 1959—and 1958—? This remains to be seen. In conclusion I would like to turn you over to your Master of Ceremonies, who will thank me and tell you what a fine speech I made and what a fine speaker I am. 91 CLASS WILL Sallene Romano and Janice Rich, co-chairmen NANCY AHLGREN leaves her adorable dimples to brighten up the school. JUDY ALBERT leaves, but echoes of her jokes and gig- gles remain. RICHARD ALLEN leaves his long list of 2-week dis- missals to Dr. Healy. JOHN AMENTA leaves his mischievousness to any dar- ing Junior. BETTE ANDY leaves broken glass in Mrs. Horbal's room. KEN ANTIN bequeaths his brain to the faculty for future study and experimentation. SANDRA ARCIERI leaves a reputation for sweetness and efficiency. RONALD AUBIN leaves with only one year of memories from M.H.S. GLORIA AUGERI leaves her long hair to all those with patience. JIM AUSTIN leaves his collection of guns to Guy Lyman. BOB BARAGLIA leaves his gift for gab but not in Room 22. FRANK BARATTA leaves his musical talent to Bob Zim- mitti. RAY BARKER leaves his patience in Room 24. PAT BARONE leaves at the same time as someone at W.W.H.S. BOB BASKIN leaves his name in chalk on the Senior floor. VIVIAN BATTISTA leaves wolfish gleams to a fortunate junior. ALAN BERG leaves his pocket books in all Math classes. MARIANNE BINKOWSKI leaves to punch in at A P. DALE BRENNAN leaves her dancing shoes to Joan Ty- nan. PUDGIE BROOKES leaves a little wit to go with some- one's wisdom. SHARON BROWN leaves Freddy to walk alone in the halls. ESTELLE BYRD leaves her sense of humor to all those who like to have fun. SANDRA BRYS leaves her questioning to Karen Herwitz. JACK CALHOUN leaves his nickname TD (touchdown) to the football team. SEB CAMPISI leaves breaking test tubes over Mr. Mur- phy's head. Adviser: Miss Walsh TONI CARBO leaves the marvelous work she has done to a capable underclassman. MIKE CARTELLI leaves an empty seat in Mr. Gallito's car. FRANK CEPLENSKI leaves all worries behind. VINNIE CHESTER leaves for his career in the boxing ring saying, Put 'em up. MARGARET CIHOCKI leaves her bus trips in from Mid- dlefield. PAT CLARK leaves her unexpected outbursts to a likely Junior. BUNNY COLONGHI leaves her cheerleading flips to Shirley Levine. NOREEN CONNELLY leaves as the best secretary Mr. Sweeney ever had. JOAN CUBETA leaves a tear and a laugh in her place in the cheering line-up. BOB CUBETA leaves without eating the best-looking sandwich in MHS. MADELINE DEBARI leaves her friendly smile and jolly disposition to make a better school. JEANNE DIMAURO leaves with her art ability to make a bomb out of her Chevy. LOUIE DIMAURO leaves with just a speck of ambition. LOUIE C. DIMAURO leaves his nickname spider to Miss Trinkaus. NELLIE DIMAURO leaves as the last of the DiMauros in the class of '60. CATHY DITOMMASO leaves her mathematical ability to the Math Club. JEFF DOBRATZ leaves but takes his muscles with him. BETSEY DONDERO leaves her excellence in sports for use in all gym classes. JOHN DONLAN came quietly and leaves in the same way. BOB D'ORIO leaves a personality just as tall as he is. KATHY DUNN leaves her choo-choo sneezes behind for investigation. TERRY DUNN leaves his extensive vocabulary for Joyce to figure out. MIKE EAGLE leaves his nickname Flying Eagle and other memories to Mary Grace. DALE EHLINGER leaves the title and woes as cheerlead- ing captain, but takes all happy memories with her. DEN ELKINS leaves his car bombing down Pearl Street without him. 92 BOB ELTY leaves quietly. TOM ENGLISH leaves his freckles and his girl to the school. ED FLYNN leaves memories of things he can't re- member. BURT FOLCE leaves his ability to conquer figures. KEN FOOTIT leaves his shyness to quiet the school. GARY FOX leaves his dancing ability and beatnik ways to all energetic underclassmen. PAT DENSLOW leaves to join Joe. ANN GAWLAK leaves still baffled by chemistry. PAT GIANAKOS leaves her wittiness and huge appe- tite behind. BOB GIONFRIDDO leaves his golden silence. LEO GIURINTANO leaves his scholastic and athletic ac- complishments. SONJA GRANAT leaves Mrs. Buckley to climb the rope alone. PAT GUIDA leaves her unbalanced books to Miss Flynn to solve. NANCY HANCOCK leaves Mr. Stopyra to dissect his own frogs. RAY HARTMAN leaves in a hurry in his well-known green Ford. RON HEVERLY leaves his never-ending grin to one who needs one. MARTHA HILL leaves her Latin translations. TOM HORTON leaves his rod to Miss Flynn. PAT HUBBARD leaves an opening in the National Honor Society. RITA ISAACSON leaves the frolic octopus with only six legs. RICHARD JASON leaves his Hot Rod Magazines to Mr. Walker for activity. WALT KARATKEWICZ leaves his butch hair cut. LARRY KILBOURN leaves to work at Ford's with his modern artistic ability. DAVE KILEY leaves his favorable impression. JOANNE KOKOSZKA leaves her height to Carolann. MARY ANN KOWALESKI leaves willingly her gym suit to mold. ROCHELLE KRUEGER leaves taking Bob along with her. DONNA KUDLA leaves her dimpled smile to all. TOM KUNAK leaves the underclassmen still looking up to him. FRANCES KUZARO leaves her peppy cheers to follow- ing cheerleaders. RALPH LA PAUGH leaves his Romeo technique. ELLEN LAUSIER leaves her perch on top of the lockers. PAT LAWRENCE leaves her typing gladly. DONALD LEE leaves his saying could be to those un- doubtful people. GEORGE LENTINI leaves and consequently, a blissful peace settles. ART LEVIN leaves an opening in the Audio-Visual Aids Club. SANDRA LEVINE leaves her business staff worries far behind. AUDREY LIVINGSTON leaves her high-pressure sales talk for the next year's Tiger Tales salesman. ANDREW LUNDGREN leaves his curly hair to Mr. Dunn. THOMAS JURY leaves his brief case. CATHY MACCHIETTO leaves as an outstanding member of the rifle team. KARIN MACDONALD leaves her studying ability to a fortunate Junior. MARY ANN MACHOLD leaves her shorthand notes to a fortunate shorthand student. DENNIS MAHALICK leaves Elaine Tower. PAT MALTESE leaves with her two side kicks. MARTHA MANN leaves her quiet ways to Cathy Dzalio. SUE MANNETHO leaves her nickname Spooch. BETTY MARINO leaves with smiles. BUNNY MASTERGEORGE leaves to be married. ARMAND MAZZULLI leaves to work on his coupe. LINDA MELCHOIR leaves her long hair to all those with patience. TONY MILARDO leaves for the army. DENIS MILLER leaves Mr. Murphy's chemistry class. DIANE MILLER leaves her height to Al Brown. ARLENE MISENTI leaves to take the name of Augeri. BETTY MISENTI leaves talking as always. KATHY MRAZIK leaves all her troubles. DOROTHY MURRAY leaves with honors. BOB MURRAY leaves his books untouched. FLO NATALIE leaves her ability to dance to all those who need it. 93 PAT NEFF leaves her hair to a lower classman who uses peroxide. ORIANNE OPPELT leaves with quiet pleasing memories. CARMIE PANDOLFO leaves with Vinnie. PAUL PARISI leaves his problems with Cynthia. JOAN PASCULANO leaves her never-ending questions to Mrs. Florbal. BETTY PASSAMANO leaves her catching smile to a worthy freshman. JEANNE PAUL leaves her great personality to a for- tunate junior. TED PIANKA leaves his appreciation of music to next year's class. PETE PIASTA leaves four years of hard struggle gladly behind. PAT PICKNARCIK leaves her activity period snacks to Miss Fahey. JOAN POLINER leaves her musical talent. BOB POLINER leaves arguing with Mr. Murphy to some- one else. TOM PUGLISI leaves an empty All State Band seat to be filled. HELEN RADZIWON leaves her ability to acquire P.M.'s to anyone who wants it. DOLORES RASCATI leaves quietly, but is soon missed. MARSHA REMBIS leaves her jumbled shorthand notes to Miss Fahey. JANICE RICH leaves the underclassmen wondering if any of her sweetness is left behind. LYNDA RICH leaves to aid the ill—since when is Dorf ill? MARY RIZZI leaves her clarinet to a loyal band member. PAUL ROBERTS leaves his photographic skills to future aid. SUE ROBIDA leaves her silent manner. SALLENE ROMANO leaves a long list of friends and ac- complishments only to acquire new ones. BARBARA ROOT leaves her bumpy bus seat on the Haddam bus. DUANE ROULIER leaves her flirtatious ways behind. HOWARD SANDERS leaves with his drums hoping to make more music elsewhere. SEB SBALCIO leaves his friendliness and personality to all underclassmen. JOE SCATA leaves quietly but happily. LOUIE SCIANNA leaves his popularity, good looks, and basketball skill to any lucky Junior. CYNTHIA SCOTTI leaves the class in peace. FRANK SENA leaves his sharp clothes to next year's best-dressed boy. STEVE SHAPIRO leaves his bankbook to build a play- ground for M.H.S. DAVE SHENKER leaves his frog feet and tennis racket to an underclassman. DONITTA SIENA leaves her original artistic locker dec- orations. JANET SKARB leaves with her last request— May I bor- row your homework? CHARLES SOUZA leaves his trumpet while singing Which way did he go? SANDRA STANLEY leaves joke books to Mr. A. A. Johnson. NANCY STEVENS leaves to put her homemaking skills to use. SHARON STEVENS leaves still passing notes to Marty. ELAINE ST. PAUL leaves all parking tickets to the activity fund. JANET SUMMERS leaves her sense of humor and witty personality to underclassmen. BOB TACKNEY leaves his monastery wines to Miss At- well. GAIL TEWKSBURY leaves still looking for boys. ANN TOMMASI leaves to join a great and wonderful future. MADELEINE TOWNSEND leaves following Paul. DEE VON HENTSCHEL leaves his red hair to Mr. Walker. LOUISE WALLET leaves her perfumed fragrance. BARBARA WARD leaves with all the joys in the world. PAT WARD leaves following Barbara. BECKY WEBER leaves still wishing they would put up a hitching post outside of M.H.S. BOB WESTGATE leaves with a knowledge of every- thing. ED WILCOX leaves Jack Calhoun unharmed. STEPHANIE WILLIAMS leaves the empty bottle of black nail polish to Miss Fahey and Miss Flynn. LARRY WOOD leaves Fuzz signs for the next occupant of locker 494. PAUL WOODS leaves three typing chairs pulled out for any sleepy Junior. MARLEA WRANG leaves her sayings and laughter to echo through the halls. RICHARD ZIONS leaves—last but not least. 94 PROPHECY OF THE CLASS OF 1960 by Pat Lawrence and Kathy Dunn Time: June 23, 2025 Scene: Fluffy white cloud overlooking The Last Resort Cemetery. Narrators: Three obviously newly installed angels. First Angel: I see we have a few more new angels on their way up here from The Last Resort Cemetery. Some of the remaining few of Middletown High's famous 1960 graduates. Fortunately most arrived without los- ing their sense of direction. There's Richard Zions knocking on the door to Paradise. Rich became such a successful businessman that the alphabet was changed to make Z the first letter. Helping Saint Peter open the gates is Betty Marino; college did things for Betty. See that football shaped gravestone over there? That's where Vinnie Chester, the great All-American, is buried. Vin came back to M.H.S. to coach football along with his late wife, the former Carmie Randolfo, who was M.H.S.'s cheerleading adviser. Near Vin lies the bones of the mighty Ron Heverly, the Rock of Gibraltar, him- self. Over in the corner a large crowd has gathered to hear the famous sneeze of Kathy Dunn. In one of her weaker moments Kathy agreed to sell it to a com- pany advertising cold tablets. Jeanne Paul is covering the event; she became quite a reporter after her days at MHS. Painting gravestones is Larry Wood, and Jeanne DiMauro who has started her own company Grave- stone Decorators. Leaving mail at the gravestones is Pat Lawrence; although she graduated from nursing school Pat decided that she would be happiest back at her old job as mail clerk at Middlesex Memorial Hos- pital. Receiving a lot of mail orders for angel robes is Frank Sena who started his own clothing store chain in 1973, and ten years later forced Robert Hall out of business. Another successful graduate was Toni Carbo, executive tycoon. After college she made her millions printing and editing yearbooks; everyone knows her for the Cheshire Calcall and The Long Lane Saga. Down in the graveyard attending the funeral of Ed- die Flynn who died from exhaustion-trying to become the head boss at the Goodyear Rubber Company— are those two world travelers Donnie Lee and Richard Jason Adviser: Mr. Parmalee who were shipwrecked before they even boarded the boat. Two of Eddie's more prominent mourners are Richard Allen, the present principal of M.H.S., and Ray Hartman, Middletown's popular truant officer. Linda Melchior, the girl standing next to the tree, is a world famous hair-dresser—Linda and Pat Denslow, who oper- ated La Patti's Beauty Salon while living, were the only two 1960 graduates to go into the hair business. Here comes Bob Cubeta, as always, riding in his new 33 Impala. With him is his niece Joan Cubeta, who wanted to share her husband's interests so she became an engineer and is now half owner of the J.C. J.C. Railroad. Escorting them is Tom Horton, the owner of his own garage in Haddam. They're stopping to read the gravestone of Seb Sbalcio who gave up a very promising screen career to replace Mr. Tucci, teaching Italian to M.H.S. students. Nearby is the stone of Kenneth Footit, the greatest scientist of his time. He flew to the moon on his man-made rocket ship and never came back. Betty Andy, Sandy Stanley and Marianne Binkowski, the A P triplets, died hitting the keys of the cash register. Near them lies a former A P employee Audrey Livingston, the well-known author, whose book A P Exposed was a best-seller. Another departed soul is Dave Shenker who died of happiness at the prospect of becoming a history professor at Mount Holyoke College. One who mourns Dave's pass- ing is Seb Campisi who is glad he took art history; now when he says Come and see my etchings' 'at least he knows what etchings are. Some of our departed award holders are: Sandy Levine voted Skier of the Year in 1964; Duane Roulier who in 1978, won the Woman of the Year award for her great work in helping the poor in the slums of New York; Martha Mann who was voted The Perfect Secretary because of her quiet effi- ciency, and Nancy Stevens who was elected Home- maker of the Year in 1975. In the special plot for mil- lionaires we find Rita Isaacson, Gail Tewksbury, Nancy Ahlgren and Cathy Maccietto who made a success of their canned food company whose specialty was octopus legs. Also in this area is Pat Hubbard who made a for- tune through her bake shop P B Bakery which spe- cialized in making Beta Theta Phi's, and Louie (Gino) Di- 95 Mauro who made his first million as a spider extermina- tor. Two other departed millionaires are Betty Misenti and Florence Natalie who used their vocal ability to open a school to teach parrots to talk. In the plot reserved for lesser millionaires we find Pat Guida who did a won- derful thing for our country before she left; she revo- lutionized the hot dog business—Instant Hot Dogs! Near her can be found the remains of Alan Berg and Ray Barker. They devised a special guidance system for the x-2 moon rocket; Ray did the special electronics work and Alan developed the fuel—they sure went far! Second Angel: Yes, that 1960 class certainly produced some distinct personalities. We have three of these famous grads to thank for The Last Resort's lovely land- scaping. If you look a little to the right you can see undertaker Terry Dunn puttering around. Terry's estab- lishment is very popular with the deceased. The motto of Terry's business is When Dunn is done with you, you're DONE! Following Terry we see Paul Roberts who extended his mortuary business to make it one of the most prosperous in Southern Connecticut with the help of Mazzie Townsend who designed plush caskets for Paul's clientele. Last but not least is Francis Ceplen- ski whose product Ceplenski Cement has greatly en- riched the quality of many gravestones. We have many class of 1960 graduates responsible for the sudden boom in population. Bunny Mastergeorge married her Bob and had a family of ten children; while Ellen Lau- sier Lentini produced a family of three nuns, one priest and an altar boy. Barbara Root spent her life hanging out diapers while her loving husband, Pete, watched from a nearby hammock, and Mary Ann Machold spent her life devoted to her beloved husband, Craig, and their two children. Nurses were in demand caring for all these youngsters. To answer their country's need. Sue Robida, Cynthia Scotti, and Mary Rizzi, in spite of Mr. Murphy's heckling, became the Florence Nightin- gales of their time. Kathy Mrazik and Louise Wallet were both supervisors at Middlesex Hospital. Unfor- tunately even these fine nurses couldn't save Howie Sanders who drummed himself to death while record- ing one of his hit songs; nor Gary Fox, that professional beatnik, who snapping his fingers danced his way to his death—an accidental leap off the George Washing- ton Bridge. A big crowd is gathered around an enor- mous, oddly shaped mound over there. That's where Bob Baskin and his car are shoveled under. When Bob's faithful Green Hornet gave out Bob just couldn't take it. It was almost the same situation with Pat and Bar- bara Ward. One of them died and as a result the other immediately got amnesia; so we'll never know which Ward twin died. Lying near the Ward twin is one of the greatest Rip Van Winkles—Gloria Augeri. She's the only one here who was late for her own funeral. Over there in the hay field Becky Weber and Nancy Hancock are being buried. These two were Annie Oak- ley's fill-ins during the last few years. Officiating is his Most Reverend Bob Tackney. Acting as pallbearers are Bob D'Orio, M.G.M.'s teenage idol; Ed Wilcox, who is the dish room supervisor at Middlesex Hospital, and the two Dennises—Elkins and Miller. The former is that great engineer who designed the first bridge to cross the Atlantic; while the latter is seen putting his arm over the casket in hopes of predicting tomorrow's weather forecast. Walking behind is Sharon Brown, who, never recovering from the shock of becoming a secretary, takes notes wherever she goes. Upstairs in heaven the choir has just entered for rehearsal. Soloist for today is Ted Pianka who became a bartender at the age of 21, never married but made the most out of his bachelorhood. That off-key voice you hear is David Kiley's. Dave died after 50 years of hard work in the First National. Trying to put Dave on pitch is Dee von Hentschel whose heart gave out while he was trying to fix the transmission on his car. First soprano is Bob Baraglia one of the greatest chemists of his time; he toppled over after testing 285,000 brands of cigarettes, discovering not one tasted like a cigarette should. Sec- ond soprano is Andrew Lundgren who took over the Lustre Creme Shampoo Company where he manufac- tured a no-curl lotion. That giggling we hear in the back row is coming from Joan Pasculano who became famous for the book she wrote about her laughing gas company. The cause of her laughter is Judy Albert who became a Hollywood actress with her well-known line, Oh, I'm so embarrassed! Elaine St. Paul, trying to re- main serious, married in 1962 and did a wonderful job raising 12 children—all boys. The last member of this quartet is Donna Kudla the once shy, quiet girl who 96 went on to become Secretary of State. The director of this melodious group, seen tearing her hair out is Stephanie Williams who rose to fame as a female Elvis; in fact, she outlasted Elvis with her H;0=. EVERY- BODY DUCK—here comes a flock of angels trying to make like the birds with their new wings. Flying low is Marlea Wrang the late successful author whose book, You Bird, was a best seller. Acting as her wingman is that prominent lawyer, politician, and bigamist Bob Poliner. Helping Bob are Fran Kuzaro and Pudgie Brookes. Back on earth these two were able to type at the rate of 300 words a minute (together that is). Flying high is Bob Gionfriddo who designed a new type of pillow specially fitted to cover chemistry lab desks; with him is Tom Jury who became the first man in the history of the army to spot and shoot down enemy air- craft with a 22 rifle. Flapping along at the end of the line are Nellie DiMauro and Pat Maltese. Nellie drowned in a sea of indecision—she couldn't decide whether to go to Italy or stay in America. Pat died after winning many prizes for her clever Winnie Pie mix. Proudly leading this formation is that Eagle, Mike, who died still out racing that Angel named Billy. Weatherman Butch Mazzulli has decided to create a thunderstorm since Coleman's Carnival arrived in Mid- dletown today. Butch who returned to MHS's room 22 to teach chemistry after graduating from MIT is ap- pointing the official barrel rollers. Those receiving the honor today are Mike Cartelli, Estelle Byrd, Bunny Colonghi, and Madeline DeBari. Cartelli's Globetrotters were world renowned in all basketball-hungry coun- tries, and Estelle formed a girls' auxiliary team to Mike's. On the other hand, Bunny became well known as another Jayne Mansfield. She changed her name to Bunny Bumper for publicity purposes; poor Madeline died of Carbon Monoxide poisoning while choking her ancient car Nelliebelle. Appointed rainmaker for the day is Louie Scianna, the late pharmacist, who could be seen every day after work pushing his car, The Un- ethical, home. In charge of lightning are Ken Antin, the engineer who designed a trans-Atlantic bridge, and Burton Folce, who joined the Coast Guard and died with his sea boots on. Painting the sky black are those two mad artists—Larry Kilbourn and Dennis Mahalick. Third Angel: I hear knocking at the Golden Gate. It must be Satan coming after our rejects. St. Peter is dragging them out now. Making the biggest fuss is Charley Souza. Chas followed his lady love to Florida, and during his college days he formed a small Polish band; said Charley Love that beat. Taking it like a man is Ralph LaPaugh, ex-Y.M.C.A. director who spent his Thursday evenings kicking boys not in the familiar red and green jacket. Beside Ralph is Tom English known for his ability to speak all languages, except English, fluently. The two hardest to remove are Pete Piasta and Art Levin. Pete spent his life arguing with city officials concerning a drag strip for Middletown. As a local homemaking teacher, Pete's word carried a lot of weight. Artie was chief radio engineer and re- searcher for General Electric. Opening the gate for Satan's exit are Martha Hill and Sandy Brys who wrote a scientific dictionary in Latin. Feeding the boys a hearty last meal are Mary Ann Kowaleski, who started a kilbosa factory in Cromwell to provide nutrition for her five basketball-playing sons, and Mrs. Bruce Haas, the former Orianne Oppelt, who set up a chain of grocery stores to keep her family in speed boats. There's a trolley, the Brimston Express, waiting for these deserving candidates to board. Helping them aboard are Pat Clark and Janet Skarb who while alive opened a bus service for Haddam residents. We can see the trolley stopping to pick up some who have been swing- ing like a pendulum between both places. Boarding are Steve Shapiro, Louis DiMauro, and George Lentini. Louie and Steve died when they went into business with George—teaching teenagers how to drive rocket ships. Left behind is Frank Baratta who has been waiting in vain for a trolley large enough to accommodate his piano and drums. Former veterinarian Leo Giurintano is standing at the station waiting for those people who have gone to the dogs. Escorting the trolley are those motorcycle policewomen, Marsha Rembis and JoAnne Kokoszka. Back on cloud nine we see Pat Gianakos, our Betty Crocker food taster, and Donitta Siena, the locker in- terior decorator, arriving in their Romano and Radzi- won originals. Seems, Sallene and Helen opened a pajama factory to supply garments for their p.j. parties. 97 Chasing them with a wild look in his eyes is Tom Kunak who died contented, having achieved his main goal in life—bachelorhood. With him is Ron Aubin, the former language teacher (the kind not taught in high school). Looking down on the last resort, we see Karin Macdonald who started a chemistry camp for all those who lost their way in Room 22. She's come to visit some of the camper's who broke their necks doing the exercises prescribed by athletic director, Betsey Dondero. Do you remember Joan Poliner who broke all records at the Met and even more wine glasses with her high C? Well, she's walking around reading some epitaphs of her former classmates—they certainly are poetic. Listen to some of them. Joe Scata's for instance: At First National he worked through school, became an accountant, he was no fool. Jack Calhoun's goes like this He'll keep going with a smile on his face. Picking up garbage all over the place. Another says: Here lies John Amenta; Faithful to Hallock's Furniture Store, They buried him under a couch on the floor. Novelist Bob Elty who wrote the book World War II and Pat Neff who gave up men to become a librarian have joined Joan, and together they are looking at the monument which the town of Middlefield erected in memory of Jeff Dobratz's go-cart that really went; unlike poor Walt Karatkewicz who died when his go- cart wouldn't go, on the Merrit Parkway. Pat has just tripped over the grave of the departed gunsmith, Jim Austin, who was shot by his wife on their first anni- versary. In falling, Pat hit her chin on the grave of Paul Parisi who was a successful lawyer because of his ability to converse with people. Rushing to her aid are Bob Westgate who put Dupont in the red with his chemical experiments by discovering a universal sol- vent, and Dale Ehlinger otherwise known as the Vam- pira of the nursing world. It looks like Pat will be a case for physical therapist, Janet Summers. After col- lege, Jan went to work at Wesleyan where an increas- ing number of broken arms and legs were reported daily. Janet has been thinking of getting a job with Diane Miller who inspired many by opening her own hospital. One person she didn't influence was Anna May Gawlak who opened a pincushion factory rather than receive the shots needed for nursing. Back behind the pearly gates we see Vivian Battista who while alive attained her life-long ambition of being a secretary to Fabian; now she's working in Sandy Arcieri's Halos died to match your hair company. Right now Vivian is busy filling orders for Janice and Lynda Rich. Lynda became an angel when she served her husband Dorf, Chock full of Nuts, that heavenly coffee. Janice acquired her wings when she tried out a pair of Margie Cihocki's She-Hockey Skates. Janice's funeral will go down in the annals of undertaking be- cause of the mournful wailing of Tom Puglisi's clarinet and the frantic gyration of Paul Woods—the only person ever to represent the United States at the summer Olympics six times. The birdies you see flying aren't real ones. They're the equipment of the group of angels you see over there playing goodmitton. Winning so far is the team composed of Betty Passamano who was the head- waitress at Butch's Restaurant for years; Dottie Murray, the girl who took over Miss Flynn's bookkeeping class, and Pat Barone of shame when she was demoted in the Women's Army Corps for twirling her rifle while marching. The losing team is coached by Tony Mi- lardo, the former well-known sociologist. Another dis- advantage that this team has is that Bob Murray and his wife, the former Rochelle Krueger, happen to be on this team. They spend so much time gazing soulfully at each other that they forget to disregard Tony's coaching. The only member of the team who can play is Dolores Rascati, a former Miss America. Bored by the whole game are Dale Brennan and Arline Misenti, who on the first anniversary of our graduation made their first of many trips to the altar. We can overhear Dale saying It's been many years now, and I still say that Noreen Connelly makes a fine Business teacher. This statement is doubted by Ann Tommassi who hap- pens to overhear it. Ann spent her life teaching the 3R's in her Alma Mater, Saint Sebastian School. Last but certainly not least, we see Kay DiTommaso, the late president of D.E.E.—Dependable Efficiency Experts—and Sonja Granat who taught Sunday school for fifty years, struggling to get into a pair of Sue Mannetho's snuggle close shoes. Well, this about takes care of M.H.S.'s 1960 gradu- ates. It's been a busy day; good night all, pleasant dreams. 98 CLASS POEM by Patti Gianakos and Margaret Mastergeorge Adviser—Mr. Adams Ascending the steps For the very first time, We saw M.H.S. As we tremulously climbed. To our new home For the next four years, Carrying with us Needless fears. As June approached, There did depart. Our '59 grads. So close to our hearts. And yet, their departure Gave way at last To us, the members Of a new senior class. Freshmen were we, Proud at the chance To attend our Frolic And the Welcome Dance. How well we remember Our first G.A.A. And Wilson vs Middletown, Oh, what a day! Heirs to the balcony, Tops in the school, Class Spirit our motto. Our building tool. Followed by picnics. The Frolic, The Ball, Soon Order your Cauldron Was heard in the hall. Then again, As September rolled 'round, Prepare for the 'Hop', A familiar sound. Decorations and worry, All through the day. At night we danced Our troubles away. Then suddenly seeing Graduation was nigh, A farewell on Class Night Was our good-bye. To a school that is dear Deep in our soul. For it's she who's taught How to reach life's goal. Absorbed in committees, Clubs, or a sport, The school year suddenly Seemed cut short. So filling life's scrapbook With memories so dear. We journeyed upward To our Junior year. It's been she That has given All we have learned. Now to her We give The love She has earned. With aging feet We found our way, To the good ole' third floor For a two years' stay. This is the year We'll never forget. Junior Prom memories Are with us yet. Parting classmates, As we bid her adieu. Let us remember To always be true. True to the school From which we have grown. Know her forever As our very own. Class competition, Mayor-For-A-Day, The Federalists came through In a victorious way. But as the time Kept slipping away, The G.S.L. Arrived in May. Be proud She is ours. In thoughts Let her shine. Remember her Always, Through the realms Of time. THANKS These 11 6 pages represent the blood, sweat, and tears of many hours and many days. This yearbook could never have come into being without the help of many people. Top on the list of these is my assistant editor, Sandra Brys, who was a great aid in the many problems of editing a book such as this. A yearbook must have financial assistance. The business editor, Sandra Levine, the assistant business editor, Dorothy Murray, and their staff spent a great deal of time and work manag- ing the many financial details. Innumerable hours were spent in the writing and endless rewriting by our literary staff, very ably led by Karin Macdonald, literary editor. All of this writing had to be typed. This kept Joan Pasculano, typing editor, and her staff very busy. To be good, a yearbook must have pictures, both art work and photographs. Our very capable editors, Jeanne DiMauro, art editor, Paul Roberts, photography editor, and Joan Cubeta, assistant photography editor, and their very helpful staffs were an essential part in the final production. This year, for the first time, the sale of yearbooks was extensively advertised. This eye-catching publicity was done by Madeleine Townsend, assisted by Becky Weber. Last, but certainly not least, I would like to express my appreciation for the hours and work spent by our adviser, Mr. Carleton L. Walker. To all of you, my essential and very helpful assistants . . . THANK YOU! To you, the Class of 1960, as your editor, I present your Cauldron, realizing that all of you will not be pleasfed by every single section, but hoping that you will cherish and treasure this book for what it is—a history of the Great Class of 1960 of Middletown High School,. 100 Toni Carbo, Editor-in-Chief ADVERTISEMENTS 101 For Discriminating Portraits R. D. A. PHOTOGRAPHERS Main Street MIDDLETOWN, CONN. PIZZA PALACE Delicious Pizzas and Hot Oven Bar-B-Que Grinders 611 South Main Street PHONE DI 6-4887 Middletown, Conn. CONROY’S GROCERIES AND DELICATESSEN 346 Main Street MIDDLETOWN, CONN. 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