Middletown High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Middletown, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1962 volume:

CAULDRON I Foreword In 1904 the Senior Class of Middletown High School published that institution’s first yearbook. Fifty-eight years later we of the Class of 1962 still perpetuate the tradition begun by them. We “young moderns,” caught up in the emotions and activities of our senior year, may be surprised to learn that feelings about senior year and graduation from 1904 to the present are the same every year. We have no claim to any place of immortality in our school’s long history, by the virtue of our standing together excitedly in front of M.H.S. as freshmen on orientation day, waiting for the doors to open, nor because as sophomores we won many class competitions at the pep rallies, nor because our Junior Promenade, “Land of the Pharoahs,” was one of the best dances ever, nor because in our senior year we took the worst college boards and suffered over chemistry projects. These things have all taken place before, for decades, in the same building we have so personally identified. High school has not been a time of our greatest accomplishment. It has been a time of the chance to be young and to be free from much of the world’s weight. It has also been a time of respon- sibility to build the strength in our lives that is required of good men and women. We are now, we hope, equipped to live well mentally, physically, and spiritually. Many have been so tempered in the years past; there are many to be so tempered in the years ahead. The things new or great that we will do are yet to come. In Memoriam Meredyth Helen Shearer 3 Completing one phase of your educational aims is but a stepping stone to either higher educational objectives or to readying yourself to take your place in the life of the community. In either instance we hope we have instilled within you the need for using your skills and knowledge for the best interests of society in general, and that you will exercise the self discipline and restraint so necessary' at a time when citizens of our nation and the world are confused about ethical values and principles. If in some measure we have developed within you an awareness of respect for rights of others, family devotion, the need for good mental and physical health, the keeping of an open mind, making good use of leisure time, and maintaining good moral and ethical standards, then we shall feel eternally grateful. A. M. Bozxjian Principal 5 Guidance Counselors HELEN C. DEMPSEY and DONALD G. PARIS Business Education MARGARET E. FLYNN A rt JOHN E. SWEENEY Business Education ACNES K. FAHEY Business Education MILDRED E. ATWELL Business Education MARY K. CLUDINSKI Business Education SHEILA M. WALSH English CARLETON L. WALKER English ALAN G. TOWNS English MARGERY G. WOODINGTON English NEIL F. GERVAIS English MOLLY TRINKAUS Homemaking ALMENA R. JOHNSON Homemaking MARION SMITH 7 Industrial Arts PAUL TRUDELLE Italian, Spanish I. FR ANK TUCCI Latin ELEANOR RIORDAN French MARGARET M. KINNIREY Latin DOROTHY H. WIGMORE Mathematics FRANCES L. CALLIPARI Mathematics JOHN E. PALUMBO 8 Music SANTO F. FRAGILIO Physical Education WATNO FILLBACK Physical Education JEANINE R. MICHAUD 9 Physics CARL V. JOHNSON Biology LYNNE ZULLO Historv ADRIAN A. JOHNSON History SEBASTIAN W. GALLITTO History ROBERT H. ADAMS Assistant Principal I. FRANK TUCCI Secretary ARLINE “WALTER Clerk GERTRUDE BYRNES Nurse MILDRED BLASCHKE 10 EDITORS—FIRST ROW, left to right: C. Bufithis, Lit era 17; C. Macfarlanc, Editor-in-Chief; E. Haagen, Assistant Editor. SECOND ROW: V. Loffredo, Photography; T. Lisitano, Typing; L. Anderson, Art; P. Harvey, Business. PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF-FIRST ROW, left to right: S. Piantek, V. Loffredo, editor; L. D’Antonio. SECOND ROW: F. Lisitano, L. Mazzotta, J. Carnevale. BUSINESS STAFF—FIRST ROW, left to right: M. G. DeRita, F. Lisitano, P. Harvey, editor; L. D’Antonio, S. Piantek. SECOND ROW: J. Duda, J. Dobrowoisky, G. Wisncski. LITERARY STAFF—FIRST ROW, left to right: F. Lisitano, S. Piantek, C. Bufithis, editor; L. D’Antonio, S. Dominick. SECOND ROW: B. Lytton, L. Ziomek, D. Valeri, L. Mazzotta, G. Wisneski, J. Duda, J. Carnevale, A. Dorau. TYPING STAFF, left to right: C. Bufithis, F. Lisitano, editor, K. Downey. Stage Managers CLASS OFFICERS Irene Cecchini, Treasurer Sandra Garatoni, Secretary Judy LaBella, Vice-President Joe Robataille, President CLASS ADVISORS Mrs. Mary Cludinski, Mr. John Palumbo, Miss Sheila Walsh SENIOR SLATE COMMITTEE FIRST ROW: Sandra Piantek, Linda D’Antonio, Mary Ann Farieri. SECOND ROW: Sebastian Carta, Steve Link, Jerry Wisneski. 14 Through the four, long years of high school FERN ALDERMAN “Fern” Route 9, Haddam Ambition: x-ray technician Those multi-colored coif- fures . . . artistic ability . . . Ronnie’s girl . . . her moods change like the weather. LYNNWOOD ANDERSEN “Lynn” Main Street, Middlcfield Ambition: college A glow in her hair, a gleam in her eyes . . . “Hello, Ander- sen’s Pharmacy” . . . neat dresser . . . art room whiz . . . her ways are ways of pleasantness. KATHRYN ANDY “Kathy” 54 Grove Street Ambition: secretary Terrific dancer . . . carefree . . . pert and peppy . . . talk and laughter shorten the day . . . lively little package. WALTER ARCHACKI “Walt” R.F.D. Rockfall Ambition: college The eyes have it . . . dances up a storm . . . the more we know him the better we like him . . . a swell guy. THOMAS BOHUSLAW “Pooch” 65 Lawn Avenue Ambition: mechanic There is power in silence . . . cars—his middle name . . . casual and calm . . . life is too short to be serious. CHRISTOPHER BRIGGS “Bugzy” 145 Mount Vernon Street Ambition: archaeologist Ready with a grin and a quip . . . fluent in French . . . traveler abroad ... a man who thinks for himself. CHARLOTTE BUFITHIS “Charlotte” Ambition: college 32 Summit! Place The smile of good nature . . . “I can work under pressure” . . . a rare combination of seri- ousness and fun . . . “Are you kidding me?” ... a gem of a friend. RONALD BUGA1 “Ronnie” Ambition: Air Force or Technical college Easy going . . . hot rodder . . . Fern’s favorite ... fun and Finast go together . . . worry and I have never met. the Twist Senior Frolic fun . . . college boards ANNA ARESCO “Ann” 464 Main Street, Rockfall Ambition: legal secretary Drives around in “Pe- tunia” ... a girl worth knowing, a friend worth having . . . active ath- lete . . . never too busy for friends. BETSY BAR AG LI A “Beetle” Middlefield ELIZABETH BIHARI “Betty” Walklcy Hill Road, Haddam LESTER BLOOM “David” 160 Lincoln Street Ambition: art college Ambition: nurse Ambition: college Good things come in small pack- ages . . . “What’ll I do now, kids?” . . . packed full of energy and enthusiasm . . . “But Mr. Sweeney, I can’t find my paint brush!” Transferred from Bassick . . . she came, she saw, she made friends . . . cute smile. MHS swimmer ... “I like to dance” . . . joke- ster . . . young fellows will be young fellows. GLENDA BURGESS “Bunny” 49 Brainard Avenue Ambition: medical career Transferred from Ari- zona . . . give us the word on oil changes . . . sunshine from the West. CAROLE CARBO “Carole” American Nursery, Rockfall Ambition: secretary Pep club enthusiast . . . great school spirit . . . candy sales- man . . . the mildest manners and the gentlest way. KATRIN CARLSON “Trin” Hidden Lake Road, Haddam Ambition: teacher Quiet until you get to know her . . . assumes responsibility . . . she who treads softly goes far. JANET CARNEVALE “Jan” 15 Columbus Avenue Ambition: teacher “You may go to the head of the class” . . . ambition has no rest . . . “Can’t see a thing without my glasses!” . . . active, alert, and full of fun; much she has undertaken, much she has done. . . . Awful-Awful’s at Friendly’s . . . short shirts . . JOHN CARTA “Johnny” 45 Hubbard Street Ambition: college A six-footer with a pur pose in bis walk . . “Don’t bother me” . . basketball forever . . this boy likes to study . . Big John. SEBASTIAN CARTA “Babe” 64 College Street Ambition: college One of the “boys” ... be can smile away bis blues . . . Sheila’s . . . a good sport always wins. PATRICIA CARTEL!.! “Pat” 144 Grand Street Ambition: secretarial work “I get so nervous” . . . busy worker at Murphy’s Drug Store . . . she may look quiet . . . but — ... the best way to have friends is to be one. ELIZABETH COOLEY “Betty” Boston Road, Rockfall I chatter, chatter as I go . . . full of fun and non- sense . . . everyone loves a party . . . friendly. DOROTHY CORONA “Sis” Middlcficld Ambition: art school A girl with locks to match her heart . . . loveable . . . it’s nice to be natural when you’re natur- ally nice . . . Grant’s. MARSHALL CORONA “Marsh” Cherry Hill Road, Rockfall Ambition: college Mischief at it’s best . . . hangs around with Mike . . . casual . . . enjoy life—every golden minute of it. 18 drafty cafe . . . MICHAEL CASSERINO “Mike” 597 Randolph Road Ambition: college Love that red convertible . . . “I give up” . . . wear a smile and forget your troubles . . . studies inter- fere so much with one’s high school education. MARY LOU COUNTER “Mary Lou” Jackson Hill Road, Middlefield Ambition : to be happy A bright hello, a friendly smile . . . infectious fun . . . neat and nonchalant . . . most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. . . . homerooms at eight o’clock . . . colored hair spray . . . OLGA CATALANO Olga” 154 Washington Street Interested in underclass- men . . . fashion plate . . . “Yea” ... a pretty smile will win a thousand hearts. RONALD CATALANO “Ronnie” 53 Spring St. Ambition: college Calm, cool, and collected . . . “Let’s sing awhile” . . . active in CYO . . . it’s better to be quiet and remembered, than loud and forgotten. IRENE CECCHINI “Iris” 263 Pearl St. Ambition: business college Enjoys riding in Pontiacs . . . seen with Sandi . . . “Give me a WN” . . . it’s a friendly heart that has many friends. JUDITH CLARK “Judy” Hidden Lake Road, Haddam Ambition: L.P.N. Like a brook I babble on . . . her eyes are on the celebrities .... easy going . . . yearns for hospital corridors. DONALD DELUDE “Don” 87 Woodward Avenue Ambition: Air Force “Slim” . . . helpful friend- liness ... a fine sport is he . . . the world' deals good-naturedly with good natured people. RICHARD CZAPIGA “Rich” 171 West St. Ambition: school of electronics Great sense of humor . . . “Quiet”—You don’t know him . . . friendly ... I am small but so was Napo- leon. BARBARA D’ANTONIO “Bobbie” 2 Pomeroy Place Ambition: secretary Prefers Coleman’s to Friendly’s . . . lively twirier . . . salesgirl at Amato’s . . . “Skip” ... as cheery as a sunny day. LINDA D’ANTONIO “Lynn” 91 Prospect St. Ambition: teacher Strutting assistant majorette . . . willing worker . . . prize-winning maharadza . . . little friends may prove great friends. . . . the Tank . . . crowding into the lunch line . . . deadlines? . . . WILLIAM DICKINSON “Bill” 123 Highland Avenue Ambition: college Tiger Tales wandering . . . pho- tographer . . . does justice to the French language . . . musi- cally inclined . . . high ideals coupled with a strong will. WILLIAM DILLON “Bill” 65 Home Avenue Ambition: college A friendly fellow . . . Mc- Carthy and Hurley’s count- er man . . . ready for fun . . . apt to split his sides with laughing. SUSAN EDMONDSON “Sue” Walkley Hill Road, Middlefield Ambition: social worker Giggles galore ... a freckled face and a broad smile arc her trademarks . . . frankness and friend- liness linked. MARY GRACE DcRITA “Mary Grace” 134 Washington Street Ambition: elementary school teacher Seen at the Garden with Mike . . . better late than never . . . she has made many friends and kept them all . . . a pretty smile is worth a thousand words. MICHAEL DeTORO “Mike” 71 Catherine Street Ambition: art school Men of few words are the best men . . . “Oh, I didn’t do my chemistry” ... all seriousness behind the paint brush. ADRIENNE DORAU “Aish” 134 Pine Street Ambition: nurse A pixie spirit loose in the halls . . . “How suave” . . . love those week ends! . . . cute as a button. KAREN DOWNEY “Cookie” 560 Washington Street Ambition: office work “Playmakcr” ... a bright hello, a cheery smile . . . candid . . . God forbid that there should be a heaven in which there are no horses. JOHN DUDA “Jack” Ballfall Road, Middlefield Ambition: school of design An innocent expression hides a heart of mischief . . . “That’s due today? Too bad—I didn’t do it— ha!” . . . man of muscle with an eye for the petite. seniors in the balcony . . . too much homework . . . Math IV BRUCE DOBRATZ “Bruce” Rockfall Ambition: college Drag enthusiast . . . “How about going to MacDon- ald’s?” . . . winding ’37 Ford . . . cross country favorite. JAMES ERCOLANI “Ere” Lake Beseck, Rockfall Ambition: draftsman Crack shot . . . water skiing . . . tops at Topps . . . “Trouble is my middle name.” JOAN DOBROWOLSKY “Chunky” 36 Wyllis Avenue Ambition: college “Miss Homemaker” . . . nimble with a needle . . . “What’s the latest news?” ... a bustling energetic sort; a real good sport. SHARON DOMINICK “Sherry” 75 Grove Street Ambition : airline stewardess Bouncy and bright . . . “straga- long Cassidy” . . . seen with Donna . . . “Oh, my hair’s straight.” THOMAS DONDERO “Tom” Christian Hill, Higganum Ambition: engineer Sandy-haired . . . player of the Tuba . . . “Math up at Wesleyan isn’t so bad” . . . sophisticated in- telligence . . . the difficult is to be done immediately, the impossible takes a lit- tle longer. MARYANN FARIERI “Mary Ann” 15 Maple Street, Rockfall Ambition: college Busy as a bee . . . “Well, why didn’t you tell me?” ... en- thusiastic ... no sky is heavy if the heart is light. LORRAINE FERENC “Lori” 147 Cross Street Ambition: model Woman is most perfect when womanly . . . our model . . . quiet, but one of the nicest . . . tall and serene. RONALD FERENC “Ronnie” 156 Wadsworth Street A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men . . . speech is great but silence is greater . . . There lives a deal of deviltry beneath his mild exterior. . . . Mr. Murphy's jokes . . . new band uniforms . . .honor roll . . . EVELYN FLYNN “Eve” 52 Wyllis Avenue Ambition: college Into the midst of things . . . Tommy’s girl . . . goodness is a special kind of truth and beauty . . . whatever she gives, she gives best . . . personality plus. FRANCES FORMICA “Frani” 154 Grand Street Ambition: nurse Quiet as a mouse . . . petite and sweet ... a shy smile . . . likes fun at a distance. ELAINE FOWLER “Lainic” Main St, Middlefield Ambition: nurse Take me to the cadets . . . active band member . . . “jeepers” . . . straight forwardness is an asset . . . “I’ll take you if you all will fit in my little blue bug.” WESLEY FOWLER “Jake” Main St, Middlefield Ambition: college “When you call me that— SMILE!” . . . shy and reserved? - sometimes . . . football fever . . . “see how calm I am.” THOMAS GIONFR1DDO “Rummy” Main St, Higganum Ambition: lawyer, engineer, or baseball player “I want to be a millionaire” . . . baseball is his middle name . . . math master ... all around guy. SEBASTIAN GIURINTANO “Seb” 22 Jacobs Terrace Ambition: college A great deal in a small package . . . knows every- one and everything ... an asset to any class. SANDRA GARATONI “Sandi” 7 Spring Street Ambition: secretarial school “Yay, team” . . . one of Fashion Post’s main at- tractions ... “I like to feel free” . . . fun and laughter suit her well . . . a smile for everyone. ROBERTA GASPARELLI “Bert” Candlewood Hill Road, Higganum Ambition: office work Who says she’s quiet? . . . Mickey Mouse . . . girl in a convertible . . . athletically inclined. . . . grrr-writing samples . . . basketball games at the Armory . . . ROBERT FRAZIER “Fritz” Thayer Road, Higganum Allergic to girls . . . cool convertible . . . “Why worry, tomorrow may never come” . . . well liked by all. JO ANNE FRIMAN “Jo” Old Country Road, Higganum Ambition: college Energetic sportswoman . . . hi! and a great big smile . . . she’ll be a cut up as a doctor. CAROLYN FUCHKO “Carol” Jackson Hill Road, Middleficld Ambition: music school Scales the heights of the soprano world . . . “Won’t somebody show him the way?” . . . lilting laughter. JOYCE GAGE “Joyce” Landing Road, Higganum Ambition: college Where the boys are . . . vay, rah, rah. team . . . enthusiast of Mr. Murphy’s jokes . . . “Are you going to the Downey House?” FRANK GRABEK “Frank” Boston Road, Rockfall Takes life leisurely . . . silence never betrays you ... a perfect friend, quiet and sincere. BERNICE GUIDA “Bonnie” Main Street, Rockfall Ambition: college Writing letters is a favorite pas- time . . . “Have a hot dog” . . . side comments in class ... to be merry best becomes you. PAMELA HAGY “Pam” 171 Prospect Street Ambition: nurse Dotes on dancing . . . adds a cheerful note to any group ... a friend to anyone who. needs a friend . . . sweet. ELAINE HAAGEN “Lainie” Hubbard Street, Rockfall Ambition: biochemist Music is said to be the speech of angels . . . endowed with in- telligence and the ability to use it . . . Middletown’s junior sophisticate . . . never seen dur- ing attendance period. . . . the mighty, mighty Tigers . . . courses at Wesleyan . . . JOHN HARRIS Jack” Sunrise Ridge, Rockfall Ambition: forestry Bashful blonde . . . good at running to success . . . a twinkle in his eye . . . politeness goes far, yet it costs nothing. PETER HARVEY Pete” 144 Broad Street Ambition: college Clowning capers . . . interest in Cromwell . . . spontaneous wit . . . life is too short not to be enjoyed . . . harassed Business Manager. JULIA HENDERSON Sylvia” 56 Sumner Street Ambition: hairdresser “IVe got rhythm” . . . loves to Twist” . . . one vast, substantial smile . . . friendly. SANDRA HILL Sandy” 15 Broad Street Cover girl . . . she smiled and the shadows departed . . . a cloud of golden hair . . . lively twirler. THOMAS KEENE Tom” 34 Home Avenue Ambition: college So what if it only gets 5 miles to the gallon?” . . . going abroad ... a keene sense ... all men by nature desire to know. EVELYNNE KNOWLES Evi” Chamberlain Road, Higganum Ambition: hairdressing school That certain sparkle . . . Mr. Adam’s favorite . . . her hair—a crowning glory. MARGARET KOCH Margaret” 475 High Street Ambition: junior college Struck it RICH . . . much talk, much foolishness.. . . she laughs, she cheers, when it is necessary —she studies! ... I pity those who don’t have fun.” DOREENE KOVACH Cookie” 9 Main Street Ext. Ambition: marriage In one hand, good nature, in the other, good sense . . . to know her well is to like her better . . . fun to know. the Pit” football victory over Wilson! P.M.'s MARGARET HOUSTON “Buzzy” 36 Lawn Avenue Ambition: archaeologist Future archaeologist . . . hasta la vista . . . “well, . . considers all sides of every situation . . . the crowning quality — pa- tience. SHARON HULL “Sharon” 6 Huber Avenue Ambition: junior college Quiet and shy . . . horses are man’s best friends ... is she not a modest young lady? DIANE JOHNSON “Diane” 490 High Street Ambition: medical secretary “He’s a real doll” . . . friendly smile . . . Mr. Trudelle’s baby- sitter ... if silence were golden, she’d never be rich. BERNICE KEARNEY “Bunny” Box 366, Higganum Ambition: to travel We are true Haddam girls . . . lover of animals . . . frequent trips to the Navy base ... not too serious, not too gay. ELIZABETH KROC “Liz” Hidden Lake Road, Higganum Ambition: two year busi- ness college. “Pick up your legs and smile, girls” . . . bowling fan . . . the understand- ing to lead ... it is tran- quil people who accom- plish much. JUDITH LaBELLA “Judy” 42 Columbus Avenue Ambition: secretary Middletown’s gift to the key- tapping world of secretaries . . . that certain smile . . . Miss Fahey’s secretary . . . prefers “Fox” to mink. RAY LaMOTHE “Dccan” 13 Maple Place Ambition: autobody school Grease monkey . . . dance your cares away . . . the joker is wild . . . happy-go-lucky, easy-go-free. THOMAS LEVINE “Tom” Walkley Hill Road, Haddam Ambition: salesman and social worker Mischievously quiet . . . loads of fun . . . the per- fect example of determina- tion ... a friendly smile for all around him. 25 . . . Hit ’em again, hit ’em again harder, harder’’ . . . DAVID LIN DEMARK “Lindy” Main Street, Rockfall Ambition: college Always recognized in his hold monster! ... see that twinkle in his eye? . . . lovable ... put your worries in a pocket with a hole in it. STEVEN LINK “Steve” Turkey Hill Road, Haddam Ambition: major in architecture A welcome link in any chain . . . “What do you mean by that?” . . . artistic hands create many a clever picture. FRANCES LISITANO “Fran-L” Ross Road, Rockfall Ambition: secretary Watch out for the quiet ones! . . . “I didn’t mean to do it, Honest!” ... a heart filled with love and friendship . . . nice to know. VINCENT LOFFREDO “Vinnic” 77 Crescent Street Ambition: college Our own John Barrymore . . . expert on “Female fish” . . . lover of Man- tovani . . . exhibits silent wisdom. BARBARA MAKUCII “Jane” Higby Road, Middlefield Ambition: practical nurse Talk she can and talk she will, her tongue is seldom ever still . . . fun in a blue Plymouth . . . seen with Sandy. BARBARA MALESIEWSKI “Bobbie” 9 Pease Avenue Ambition: art or office work Have you seen her ring? . . . wedding bells in ’63 . . . “straight- en those lines, girls” . . . the painter’s brush consumes her dreams. KENNETH MALTESE “Kenny” 127 Liberty Street Football, first, last, and always . . . it’s not what you do, it’s what you get away with . . . “What! No women in heaven?” GEORG1ANNA MAREK “Nani” Jail Hill Road, Haddam Ambition: physical educa- tion teacher “Call me George” . . . “Give me sports and I’ll give you my best” ... a cheerful manner, a happy face. 1L . . . job interviews in Hartford . . . class rings . . . chem labs . . . PATRICIA LOUGEE “Patty” Jacoby Road, Higganum Mr. Adams’ second period secretary . . . gift for gab . . . seen with Glenda . . . pleasant ways, harmonious disposition. BARBARA LYTTON “Barbara” 167 High Street Ambition: to teach abroad Blushability . . . discreet but sweet . . . waves good night to the boys next door . . . she proves her worth by her en- deavor. CHRISTINE MACFARLANE “Chris” Thayer Road, Higganum Ambition: college “Cauldron problems . . . “Too cool” . . . sing away sorrow, cast away care . . . “Stop sign, Joyce!” . . . four-fifths of her is imagina- tion, one-fifth is sheer fun. GRANT MA1ER “Grant” Jackson Hill Road, Middlefield Ambition: engineering Much sense lies behind a little nonsense . . . still trying to explain mathe- matical infinity ... a man of action. V W id-g. MARY STELLA MARINO “Stella” 137 Liberty Street Ambition: secretary A real teaser . . . chicken legs . . . Esta’s delight . . . imported from Italy . . . a little stick of TNT. PHYLLIS MARINO “Sissy” 17 Bretton Road Ambition: marriage Sharp dresser . . . “Yippi Yi Oh Ki Yay” . . . makes the rounds every morning . . . “Oh, what a honey.” CHARLOTTE MAROSZ “Charlotte” Meriden Road, Middlefield Ambition: beautician school Why should the devil have all the fun? . . . does nice water colors . . . “That’s life.” LAURENCE MAZZOTTA “Larry” 5 Mazzotta Place Ambition: medical career “Where arc my articles?” . . . diplomacy at its best . . . zealous desire to make the giving of penicillin shots a career . . . where there’s a will there’s a way. . . . physical fitness tests in gym . . . PJ parties . . . swinging doors . BARBARA MECKLEY “Bobbie” Edge wood Court, Rockfall Ambition: office work A happy heart is an asset . . . horseback riding is fun . . . constantly talk- ing—that girl. LOUIS MILARDO “Contacts” 139 Lincoln Street Ambition: college “Can’t see a thing without my contacts” . . . “where’s ‘Mooch’? . . . spirited shortstop . . . loves to argue ... a tiger among ladies is a dangerous thing. GERALDINE MINER “Gerry” Killingworth Road, Iligganum Ambition: hairdresser Ready, willing, and able . . . the bubbles of her personality burst softly . . . she scatters sunshine as she goes. SHARON MINICK “Sharon” Saybrook Road, Haddam Ambition: undecided Devilish . . . “got any gum?” . . . keeps her classes awake . . . with many a flirt and flutter. AMELIA NEGRELLT “Chee-Chee” Brault Hill Road, Higganum Ambition: secretary Always ready with a friendly quip . . . one laugh is better than a thousand frowns . . . thoughtful of others. GARY NENNINGER “Yancy” 104 Hickory Circle Ambition : auto body school Schmidt’s boy . . . those who know him will sec a devil within . . . King of the road . . . one of the guys. JAMES NEVILLE “Nev” 181 College Street Ambition: accounting business college “Casper” . . . riots in bookkeep- ing . . . “Big Jim, put one in” . . . it’s not what you do, but what you get away with that counts! LYNN NICHOLS “Lynn” 500 Washington Street On the absence list . . . “But Mr. Bozoian, short skirts are the fashion” . . . a new addition to our Senior Class. 28 class competition . . . skiing at Powder Hill Room 3 ROBERT MORRIS “Judge” 157 College Street Ambition: college Hallway vocalist . . . “that’s really great!” . . . parties at Wesleyan . . . “If you can’t convince them, confuse them.” DONNA MURAWSKI “Donna” 38 Hickory Circle Ambition: nurse “I’m starved” . . . desires the starched cap of nursing . . . quiet of manner . . . conscious of mind ... a corral full of paperback westerns. WILLIAM MURPHY “Muff” 221 College Street Ambition: college Lay aside the books; Let’s play awhile . . . “No sweat, I’ve got it made” . . . lazy, smile, shuf- fling gait. THOMAS MUSUMECI “Moochie” 159 Lincoln Street Ambition: industrial designer All around guy . . . the little groom . . . power packed sportsman ... a small fist carries a big wallop. SHARON NOVOTNY “Sherrie” Hubbard Road, Higganum JOAN PANDOLFO “Pandy” 51 Ferry Street Ambition: legal secretary A soft voice, a sweet smile . . . quiet and neat, friend- ly and sweet ... a true friend is hard to find. Ambition: hairdresser The delightful mischief maker . . . “Conga” . . . “California here I come” . . . leave silence to the saints. ERWIN PARMELEE “Bill” Pond Hill Road, Haddam Ambition : college A willing heart, a helpful hand . . . the man worthwhile is the man with a smile . . . life is what you make it. WILLIAM PESTRITTO, JR. “Tickey-Jr.” 65 Vine Street Ambition: history teacher Let there be drums . . . boy in a delivery truck . . . seen with Marcia . . . where do you get those fancy clothes? 29 . . . going steady . . . chemistry projects . . . spring fever . . . SANDRA PIANTEK “Sandi” 65 Cedar Street, Rockfall Ambition: physical educa- tion teacher I know what you said, Mr. Murphy” . . . attracts friends like a magnet . . . ready for fun ... a hust- ling energetic sort. NANCYLEE PINA “Peanuts” 397 High Street, Rockfall “Mr. Murphy—I’m lost!” . . . happy is her nature . . . wearer of short skirts. JEANNE REINSCH “Jeanne” Jackson Hill Road, Middlcfield That giggle ... so much in so little . . . I’ll try anything once . . . mischievous, but not harm- ful. JOHN RINALDI “John” Valley View Drive, Rockfall Ambition: educator That curly top ... a good companion ... no foolish wishes, no stupid worries. RONALD SCHWARTZ “Ron” 36 Highland Terrace Ambition: college “Em not asking you, I’m telling you” . . . mischie- vous . . . always in the thick of a friendly debate. ELIZABETH SIENA “Dimples” 225 Pearl Street Ambition: receptionist Cutencss . . . Tony’s girl . . . “Hey, Anita” . . . her personality makes her a friend to all. BEVERLY SIENNA “Bev” 55 Home Avenue Ambition: college Never a dull moment with Bev . . . high-stepping trick major- ette . . . exercises to Exodus . . . “I got my license!” ... a grain of gaiety seasons everything. PHYLLIS SIMONETTI “Phyl” 86 Court Street Ambition: office work School spirit . . . the little woman with the big appe- tite ... a dark haired miss with friendly eyes. 30 . . . stuffing lockers . . . club on Thursday . . . after the Ball . . . JOSEPH ROBITAILLE “The Tank” Main Street, Rockfall Ambition: phys. ed. instructor Enough fighting spirit for the whole team . . . peak of politeness . . . better to he small and shine, than to he large and cast a shadow. ALICE ROST “Alise” Turkey Hill Road, Haddani Ambition: dramatic coach Fond of howling . . . I’m just not the quiet type . . . happy is her nature. RICHARD ROSTOSKY “Rickey” 1 Erin Street Ambition: merchant marine Sleeping fever . . . Stop and Shop’s pride . . . leisure is the best of all possessions . . . drive your Cadillac. ANITA SALONIA “Anita” 31 Broadview Parkway Ambition: secretary Goes steady with Gus . . . doubles with Betty . . . carries everything hut the kitchen sink . . . wears short skirts . . . fun to know. LAWRENCE STANKUS “Larry” Brault Hill Road, Higganum Ambition: air force The savior of French III . . . “No, I don’t like that idea at all” . . . quiet with a subtle sense of humor. IONA STEVENS “Onie” 125 Bridge Street Ambition: nurse or secretary Sweet as sugar . . . Teasa’s sec- retary . . . hoys from New Brit ain . . . soft spoken and en joyablc. STANN STRAITE “Monty” Candlcwood Hill Road, Higganum Ambition: civil engineer The gentleman is a devil . . . Kent’s loss was our gain . . . all for fun and fun for all . . . that preppy look. LOUIS TOSTO “Lou” 54 Church Street Ambition: accountant “A1 Capone is my hero!” . . . pizza at Marino’s . . . fun and friendly . . . “Let’s dance” . . . good nature is an asset. 31 . . . dry ice in the water fountain . . . orange and black . . . DONNA VALERI “Donna” 23 Spring Street Ambition: nurse Last minute decisions . . . “Oh, Christmas” . . . eager for fun, yet willing to work ... a friendly person, nice to be ac- quainted with. ELLEN WILBUR “Sam” Hillcroft, Portland Ambition: college Bright spot in a blue Monday . . . Pasternak, Wilbur ... a future of success . . . pretty to walk with, witty to talk with, and pleasant to be with. JOHN WILLIAMS “Jack” 32 Spring Street Ambition: x-ray technician Winding Dodge . . . lover of sports . . . good humor makes all things tolerable ... a reg- ular guy. GERALD WISNESKI “Jerry” 169 Grand Street Ambition: history teacher “You rang?” . . . unique interpretations of Virgil . . . a swell guy ... let a sense of humor be your guiding light . . . great men die young, I feel sick already. LEE WOOD “Lee” Walkley Hill Road, Haddam Ambition: retirement JOAN WOODS “Joan” Beaver Meadow Road, Haddam Ambition: secretary' LINDA ZIOMEK “Lin” 140 Church Street Ambition: medical stenographer One of the three musketeers . . . LAURA BUENO Donna’s driving teacher Of gentle manner . . . blessed a pert little miss with a big . . . “I’m not lazy, I’m just saving my energy” . . . swims like a fish . . . fun is my best subject. with much sense . . helper. . quiet smile, and a bigger heart . . . M.H.S.’s greatest blusher . . . an understanding friend. Honor Roll HIGH HONORS Janet Ann Carnevale Elaine Kathryn Haagen Laura Bueno HONORS Charlotte Anne Bufithis Linda Vera D’Antonio William Arthur Dickinson, IV Thomas F. Dondero Karen Marie Downey Evelyn Anne Flynn Jo-Anne Friman Sebastian Giurintano Margaret Snow Houston Elizabeth Ann Kroc Barbara Ann Lytton Grant Paul Maier Barbara Jean Malesiewski Laurence J. Mazzotta Joan Carol Woods ★ Laura Bueno would have graduated with the class of 1962. However, because of her scholastic excellence, she entered Radcliffe in the fall of 1961 after com- pleting high school in three years. FERN ALDERMAN: Bowling Club 2, 4; Math Club 1, 2; Teachers’ Secretary 3, 4; Art Club 3; Dance Com- mittees; Cauldron Art Staff 4; Police Squad 2; Girls’ Woodworking Club 2: Girls’ Basketball 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Volleyball 2, 3, 4. LYNNWOOD ANDERSEN: Bowling Club 1; G.A.A. Room Representative 3; J.C.L.; G.S.L. Room Repre- sentative 4; Assistant Business Manager of Tiger Tales 4; Editor of Cauldron Art Staff 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3. 4. KATHRYN ANDY: Bowling Club 1; Tiger Tales Busi- ness Staff; Dance Committees; Teachers’ Secretary; Cauldron Business Staff. WALTER ARCHACKI: Baseball; Track; Spanish Club. Day Radio 2, 3; Panel Member at Connecticut Scholastic Press Conference. JOHN CARTA: Baseball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Mayor-for-a-Day Program 2, 3, I: President of Junior Class; Dance Committees. SEBASTIAN CARTA: Basketball 1, 2, 3; Vice-President of Junior Class; Senior Slate Committee; Mayor-for-a- Day Program. PATRICIA CARTELLI: Baton Corps 2, 3, 4: Police Force 1; Teachers’ Secretary 3. 4; Tiger Tales Business Staff 4. MICHAEL CASSERINO: Audio-Visual Aids Club: Police Squad 3; Dance Committees. ANN ARESCO: Leaders Club 2. 3. 4; Cheerleading 3, 4; Student Council Secretary 3; G.S.L. Pianist 4; Mayor- for-a-Day Program 3, 4; Cauldron Literary Staff 4; Girls’ Basketball and Volleybel! 1. 2. 3, 4. BETSY BARAGL1A ELIZABETH BIHARI: Transferred from Bassick High School. Bridgeport. Connecticut; Bowling Club 4. LESTER BLOOM: Rifle 1; Swimming 2. 3; J.C.L.; Dance Committees. THOMAS BOHUSLAW: Rifle; Audio-Visual Aids Club. CHRISTOPHER BRIGGS: J.C.L.; Rifle 3, 4; French Club, Vice-President 3; Dance Committees. CHARLOTTE BUFITHIS: Baton Corps 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec- retary 4; Leaders Club 3, 4; G.S.L. Room Representa- tive 3; Mayor-for-a-Day Program 1, 3, 4; Editor of Cauldron Literary Staff 4; Tiger Tales Feature Staff, Co-Editor 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; J.C.L.; Girls’ Basketball 1, 2; Teachers’ Secretary 3; G.S.L. May Queen Attendant 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4. RONALD BUGAI: Dance Committees. GLENDA BURGESS: Transferred from Central High School, Phoenix, Arizona. CAROLE CARBO: F.T.A. 3, 4; Tiger Tales Business Staff 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Dance Committee 1; Cauldron Business Staff 4. OLGA CATALANO: Treasurer of Freshman Class; G.A.A. Room Representative 1. RONALD CATALANO: Little Choir 3, 4; F.T.A. 3; Audio-Visual Aids Club 4; Fire Squad 2. IRENE CECCHINT: Cheerleading 2, 3, Captain 4; Lead- ers Club 3, 4; G.S.L. Room Representative 1, 2; G.S.L. Class Representative 3; Treasurer of Senior Class; Police Squad 2; Little Choir 2; Girls’ Basketball and Volleyball 1. 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees. JUDITH CLARK: Bowling Club 1, 3; Ski Club 4; Dance Committees; Girls’ Volleyball. ELIZABETH COOLEY DOROTHY CORONA: Leaders Club 3, 4; Bowling Club 4; G.A.A. Room Representative. MARSHALL CORONA MARY LOU COUNTER RICHARD CZAPIGA BARBARA D’ANTONIO: Baton Corps 2, 3, 4; Teachers’ Secretary 4; Girls’ Basketball; Girls’ Volleyball; G.S.L. Room Representative 3; Dance Committees. LINDA D’ANTONIO: Baton Corps 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day Radio 2, 3; Senior Slate Committee; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Italian News- paper 4; Tiger Tales Business Staff 3, 4; Cauldron Lit- erary and Business Staffs 4. KATRIN CARLSON: Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Dance Com- mittees; Girls’ Volleyball, Captain 3; Girls’ Basketball. JANET CARNEVALE: Cheerleading 3, 4; Tiger Tales I, 2, 3, 4, Editor-in-Chief 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; F.T.A., Treasurer 2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; J. C.L.; Vice-President of Choir 4; G.S.L. Room Repre- sentative 1; Cauldron Literary and Photography Staffs; French Club 2, 3; Girls’ Volleyball 1, 2; Mayor-for-a- NALD DELUDE: Football 2, 3, 4. iRY GRACE DcRITA: Secretary of Sophomore Class ; :asurer of Junior Class; Tiger Tales Business Staff 3. 4; Tiger Tales News Staff 3, 4; G.S.L. Class Rep- entative 2; G.S.L. Newsreporter 3; G.S.L. Director Sendee 4; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cauldron Business btatt Italian Newspaper 4. 34 MICHAEL DeTORO: French Club 2. WILLIAM DICKINSON: Tiger Tales 2, 3, 4; Little Choir 1. 2, 3, 4; J.C.L.; National Honor Society 3, 4; Track 1, 2. 3, 4; Swimming 2; French Club 4; All- State Chorus 3, 4. WILLIAM DILLON: J.C.L.; French Club 2. 3: Photog- raphy Club: Mayor-for-a-Day Radio: F.T.A. BRUCE DOBRATZ: Football 1: Baseball 1: Cross Coun- try 4. JOAN DOBROWOLSKY: Baton Corps 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. I, 2. 3, 4; J.C.L.; Bowling Club 1; Dance Committees; Leaders Club 4; Tiger Tales Business Staff 3. 4; Caul- dron Business Staff 4; Mayor-for-a-Day Radio 2. 3, 4. SHARON DOMINCK: Cauldron Staff i. THOMAS DONDERO: Audio-Visual Aids Club 1, 2, 3; J. .C.L.: Parliamentarian 4; National Honor Society 3; Treasurer 4; Vice-President of Band 3; Mayor-for-a- Day Program; Cauldron Photography Staff 4; Photog- raphy Club President: Dance Committees. ADRIENNE DORAU: Baton Corps 1. 2. 3, 4: leaders Club 3. 4, Treasurer 4; Fire Squad 3; G.S.L. Room Representative 4; F.T.A. I, 2, 3; Mayor-for-a-Day Radio 1, 2, 3, 4; Cauldron Art Staff 4; Tiger Tales Business Staff 1. 2, 3, 4; Editor of “Over the Back Fence” 4; Dance Committees. KAREN DOWNEY: Playmakers 2, 3. 4: Tiger Tales News Staff 3. 4; Teachers’ Secretary 3. 4; Mayor-for- a-Day Radio 3, 4; National Thespian Society 2. 3, 4; Cauldron Typing Staff 4. JOHN DUDA: Football 2. 3. 4: Cauldron Art Staff 4; Dance Committees 3, 4. SUSAN EDMONDSON: Bowling Club 4. JAMES F.RCOLANI: Rifle Team 1. 2. 3. 4. MARY ANN FARIERI: F.T.A. I. 2; French Club 2: Tiger 'Tales Business Staff 1. 2. 3, 4; Cauldron Literary. Business, Photography Staffs 4; Senior Slate Commit- tee; Mayor-for-a-Day Radio 3; Dance Committees; Girls’ Volleyball 1: Girls’ Basketball 1. LORRAINE FERENC RONALD FERENC: Swimming 2. 3. EVELYN FLYNN: G.S.L. President 4, Vice-President' 3, Freshman Representative; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4, Sec- retary 2, Vice-President 3; Honor Society 3, 4, Secretary 4; Tiger Tales Business Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, Assistant Man- ager 2. Co-Manager 3, Manager 4; F.T.A. 1; French Club 2, 3: Vice-President of Sophomore Class; Laurel Girls' State 3; Nationalist Town Committee 1, 2, 3, 4: Mayor-for-a-Day Program 3, 4; Radio 1; Connecticut Association of Women’s Deans and Counselors Award; Cauldron Business Staff 4; D.A.R. Award 4. FRANCES FORMICA ELAINE FOWLER: J.C.L.: Girls’ Volleyball 1; Band- Council 3. 1. Secretary 1: G.S.L. Pianist: Girls’ Basket- ball 3. WESLEY FOWLER: Football 1. 3, 4: Track 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2. ROBERT FRAZIER: Baseball 1. JO-ANNE FRIMAN: Cauldron Business. Photography Staffs 4; Girls’ Volleyball 1, 2, 3. 4; Leaders Club 3, 4: National Honor Society 3, 4; J.C.L.: Bowling Club. CAROLYN FUCHKO: Little Choir 4: All-Stale Chorus 4; French Club 2; F.T.A. 1. JOYCE GAGE: J.C.L.: Cheerleading 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. Room Representative 2. 3, 1; Cauldron Art Staff 4: Literary Discussion Group 4. SANDRA GARATONT: G.S.L. Room Representative: Cheerleading 3. 4. ROBERTA GASPARELLI: Bowling Club 1, 2, 1: Leaders Club 3. 4: Girls’ Basketball 2. 3. 4; Girls’ Volleyball 2. 3, 4. THOMAS GIONFRIDDO: Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Co-Cap- tain 4; Basketball 1. 2: Football 1. 2, 4: President of Sophomore Class: J.C.L. SEBASTIAN GIURINTANO: J.C.L.; Nationalist Town Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Playmakers 1, 2. 3; Vice-President 3: Tennis 1. 2. 3: Cauldron Business. Feature, Sports Staff. FRANK GRABEK BERNICE GUIDA: Bowling Club 1, 2. 3: Girls’ Basket- ball 1, 2. 3, I: Cauldron Business Staff. ELAINE HAAGEN: All-State Chorus 2, 3, 1: Little Choir 1. 2. 3, 4; Leader’s Club 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day Program 1. 3: Vice-President 4; (Leader’s Club) Girls Basket- ball 3. 4: Girls’ Volleyball 3, 4; Federalist Town Com- mittee 1,2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 1, 2, 3, 4. Alumni Editor 4; Assistant Editor of Cauldron 4; National Honor So- ciety 3, 4; Vice-President 4; J.C.L.; Literary Discussion Group 2. 3; French Club 3: Laurel Girls’ State 3. PAMELA IIAGY: Cauldron Business Staff 4; Tiger Tales Business Staff 4: J.C.L. JOHN HARRIS: Cross Country 1. 2. 3. 4. Captain 4; Track 3. -I: Audio-Visual Aids Club 1, 2. 35 PETER HARVEY: Baseball 1; Football 2, 3; J.C.L.; F.T.A. 4; Tiger Tales News Staff 2, 3, 4; Editor of Cauldron Business Staff 4: Mayor-for-a-Day Program 3. JULIA HENDERSON: Girls’ Basketball 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Volleyball; Playmakers. SANDRA HILL: Bowling Club 2. 3; Baton Corps 1. 2, 3, 4. MARGARET HOUSTON: Transferred from Manhattan, Kansas; Dance Committees; Cauldron Literary Staff 4; Literary Discussion Group 4. DIANE JOHNSON: F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales Busi- ness Staff 1, 2, 3, 4. BERNIECE KEARNEY: Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees; Girls’ Volleyball 3, 4; Baton Corps 1, 2; Typing Staff of Cauldron 4. THOMAS KEENE: Cross Country 1; Swimming 2, 3; Electronics Club 1; Audio-Visual Aids Club 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L.; Math Club 1, 2; Cauldron Art Staff 4. EVELYNNE KNOWLES Bowling Club 4; Tiger Tales Business Staff 1. 2. MARGARET KOCH: J.C.L.; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 2, 3; Mayor-for-a-Day Program 1, 2, 3; Cheer- leading 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3; Caiddron Busi- ness and Photography Staffs 4. DOREENE KOVACH: Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Basketball 3; G.A.A. Room Representative 3; Dance Committee 1. ELIZABETH KROC: Baton Corps 1. 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Secretary 2, 3. President 4; Leaders Club 3, 4; Girls’ Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Volleyball 1, 2. 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Teachers’ Secre- tary 4; Dance Committees. JUDITH LaBELLA: Baton Corps 1, 2, 3. 4, Treasurer 3. Vice-President 4; G.S.L. Room Representative 1, 2; Class Representative 4, Secretary 3; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; President 3, 4; Dance Committees I, 3; Vice-President of Senior Class; Teachers’ Secretary 4. RAY LaMOTHE THOMAS LEVINE: Football 1. 2: Baseball 1, 2; Swim- ming 3, 4; Dance Committees. DAVID LINDEMARK: Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4; Football 1; Swimming 2. STEVEN LINK: Track 1, 2. 3, 4; Playmakers 1. 4; Senior Slate Committee. FRANCES LISITANO: G.S.L. Room Representative; Tiger Tales Typing and Business Staff; Police Squad 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 4; Cauldron Literary, Business, Photography Staffs 4; Edi- tor of Cauldron Typing Staff 4; Girls’ Volleyball 4. VINCENT LOFFREDO: Playmakers 2, 3, 4; President 4; Mayor-for-a-Day Radio 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L.; Math Club 1, 2; Little Choir 1, 2; Editor of Cauldron Photography Staff 4. PATRICIA LOUGEE: F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 4; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Teach- ers’ Secretary 3; Tiger Tales Business Staff 1; Girls’ Basketball 1. BARBARA LYTTON: Literary Discussion Group 4. CHRISTINE MACFARLANE: Editor-in-Chief of Cauld- ron 4; Leaders Club 3, 4; Little Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales News Staff 2, 3, 4; All-State Chorus 3, 4; Dance Committees; Playmakers 2; G.S.L. Newsreporter 4; G.S.L. Room Representative 3; G.A.A. Room Representa- tive 3; Girls’ Basketball 3; Literary Discussion Group 4; Secretary of Junior Class; Mayor-for-a-Day Radio 1. GRANT MAIER: Rifle 1, 2, 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Math Club 1, 2; Nutmeg Boys’ State 3; Treasurer of Sophomore Class. BARBARA MAKUCH: Girls’ Basketball Teachers’ Secre- tary; Leaders Club. BARBARA MALESIEWSKI: Baton Corps 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4. KENNETH MALTESE: Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. GEORGIANNA MAREK: Girls’ Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 3; Dance Committees. MARY STELLA MARINO: Teachers’ Secretary; Tiger Tales Business Staff; Bowling Club; Cauldron Business Staff 4; Dance Committees. PHYLLIS MARINO: Tiger Tales Business Staff; G.S.L. Room Representative; G.A.A. Room Representative; Dance Committees. CHARLOTTE MAROSZ: Girls’ Basketball 1, 2; Girls’ Volleyball 1, 2, 4. LAURENCE MAZZOTTA: Tiger Tales News Staff 3, 4, Editor 4; J.C.L.; Math Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Cauldron Literary and Photograph Staffs 4; Dance Committees; Swimming 2, 3, 4; National Llonor Society 3, 4; Fire Squad 3; Nutmeg Boys’ State 3; Mayor-for-a- Day Program 3; Literary Discussion Group 4. 36 BARBARA MECKLEY: Girls’ Basketball L 2; Girls’ Volleyball 1, 2; Teachers’ Secretary 4. LOUIS MILARDO: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1; Dance Committees; Math Club Treasurer 1; Tiger Tales Feature Staff 1. GERALDINE MINER SHARON MINICK ROBERT MORRIS: Little Choir 1, 2. 3, 4; Tiger Tales Feature Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Editor 4; Football 1: Swim- ming 1, 2. 3, 4; Literary Discussion Group 2, 3, 4; All- State Chorus 3, 4. DONNA MURAWSKI: Tiger Tales News Staff 3. WILLIAM MURPHY: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Math Club 1, 2; Co-Editor of Tiger Tales Photography Staff 4; Cauldron Photography Staff 4; Mayor-for-a-Day Program; Dance Committees. THOMAS MUSUMECI: Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; President of Freshman Class. AMELIA NEGRELLI: Bowling Club 3T 4; Girls’ Volley- ball I, 2, 3; Girls’ Basketball 1, 2; Tiger Tales. GARY NENINGER: Police Force 3; Track 2. JAMES NEVILLE: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Police Force 1, 2, 3; Dance Committees. LYNN NICHOLS SHARON NOVOTNY: Teachers’ Secretary 4. JOAN PANDOLFO: Police Force L 2; Bowling Club 1, 4; Teachers’ Secretary 4; Piaymakers 4; Girls’ Basket- ball 3, 4. ERWIN PARMELEE: J.C.L.: French Club 2; Basket- ball 1. WILLIAM PESTRITTO JR.: Basketball 1. 2; Track 3, 4; President of Band 4; Student Council 2, 3. SANDRA PIANTEK: Leaders Club 2. 3, 4, Secretary 4; Teachers’ Secretary 3, 4; G.S.L. Room Representative I, 4; G.A.A. Room Representative 2; Tiger Tales Busi- ness Staff 2, 3, 4; Cauldron Business and Photography Staffs 4; Girls’ Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Captain 2, 3; Girls’ Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day Radio 3; Senior Slate Committee; Dance Committees 3, 4. NANCY LEE PINA: Girls’ Basketball 2. 3; Girls’ Volley- ball 2, 3; Teachers’ Secretary 4; Mayor-for-a-Day Radio 3. JEANNE REINSCH: Bowling Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4: J. C.L.; Teachers’ Secretary 4; Tiger Tales Business Staff 3, 4; Cauldron Business Staff 4; G.S.L. Room Repre- sentative 3; Girls’ Basketball 3, 4; Italian Newspaper 4; Dance Committees 2, 3, 4. JOHN RINALDI: Math Club; J.C.L.; Electronics Club; Track 1, 2. 3, Manager 3; Cauldron Photography Staff. JOSEPH ROBITAILLE: Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Captain 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Mayor-for-a-Day Pro- gram 3; Nutmeg Boys’ State 3; President of Senior Class; Dance Committees; Winner of Johnson and Miller Football Award. ALICE ROST: Bowling Club 4. RICHARD ROSTOSKY: Baseball L 2; Basketball 1; Spanish Club 1. ANITA SALONIA RONALD SCHWARTZ: Math Club 1, 2, 4; Rifle 1. 4; Dance Committees; Audio-Visual Aids Club 1; Elec- tronics Club. BEVERLY SIENA: Secretary of Freshman Class; Mayor- for-a-Day Program 2, 3; Secretary of Band 4; Leaders Club 3, 4; President 4; Tiger Tales Business Staff; Band Representative; G.S.L. Secretary 2, Social Director 4. ELIZABETH SIENNA: G.S.L. Room Representative 1. PHYLLIS SIMONETTI LAWRENCE STANKUS IONA STEVENS: G.S.L. Room Representative 1, 4; Mayor-for-a-Day Program 1, 2, 3, Secretary to the Mayor 3: Radio 1. 2: Girls’ Basketball: Girls’ Volley- ball. STANN STRAITE: Transferred from Kent. LOUIS TOSTO: Basketball 1. DONNA VALERI: G.S.L. Room Representative 1: Cauld- ron Literary Staff 4. ELLEN WILBUR: Little Choir 4; Piaymakers; Tiger Tales Feature Staff 1. 2. 4. JOHN WILLIAMS: Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Cross Country 1. GERALD WISNESKI: J.C.L.; Baseball 2; Basketball 1; Cross Country 4; Rifle 4; Track 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Slate Committee; Tiger Tales Sports Staff 3, 4; Cauldron Sports Staff 4; Liberalist Town Committee 3. 4; Mayor-for-a-Day Program 3, 4; Dance Committees; Police Squad 4. LEE WOOD: Swimming Team 2, 3. 4, Captain 4. JOAN WOODS LINDA ZIOMEK: Girls’ Basketball L 3; Girls’ Volley- ball 1. 2. 4; Dance Committees 2. 4; Cauldron Literary Staff 4. 37 of 1965 39 40 of 1964 4! of 1963 43 From left to right: Eddie Noccra, treasurer; Linda Bartolotta, secretary; Carole Boultinghousc, vice-president; Bob Zila, president. From left to right: Pat Neville, treasurer; Sandy Salonia, secretary; Rita Hurt, vice-president; Tom Labella, president. From left to right: Charles Bufithis, treasurer; Lorraine Poulin, secretary; Amelia Carta, vice- president; Ray Marino, president. Underclass Officers 44 45 SEATED, from left to right: P. Delude, W. Staniszewski, B. Kenefick, T. Dondero, R. Catalano. The Audio-Visual Aids Club for boys at Middletown High School was organized for the purpose of provid- ing Help to teachers in the showing of movies and film strips. This club has been in existence for ten years. It is a small group, but the services it renders in classrooms prove to be greatly appreciated. Among other services, the members of the Audio- Visual Aids Club care for and op- erate lighting fixtures and stage equipment during assemblies and for dances in the gym. Audio-Visual Aids Electronics Club 46 The Middletown High School Electronics Club is open to any boy who is especially interested in the field of electronics. The club meets in the shop during activity periods under the direction of Mr. John De- Nunzio. The members of the club experiment in individual fields of in- terest, for example electricity, short wave radio, and various types of cir- cuits. The club members have access to the electronic testing equipment in the shop. Officers of this year’s Elec- tronics Club have been John Rinald, president; Tom Keene, vice-president; and Tom Calzetta, secretary. SEATED, from left to riglit: T. Carlson, J. Rinaldi, T. Calzetta, T. Keene, D. Loffrcdo. A familiar scene in girls’ gym is a rigid calisthenics routine conducted by the nucleus of the M.II.S. Leaders Club. This select group holds workout sessions on Thursday afternoon to formulate new routines and athletic activities to promote physical fitness. Leaders Club participated in several play-days with other Connecticut high school girls, and the group also spent an enjoyable afternoon learning the techniques of the trampoline. In ad- dition, this organization planned its biggest social function of the year— the G.A.A. dance. Officers for the 1961-62 school year were Beverly Sienna, president; Elaine Haagen, vice-president: Sandra Piantek, secre- tary; and Adrienne Dorau, treasurer. FIRST ROW, left-right: D. Corona, E. Haagen, vice-president, B. Sienna, presi- dent, S. Piantek, secretary, A. Dorau, treasurer, J. Dobrowolsky. SECOND ROW: B. Tackney, A. Darling, E. Kroc, K. Carlson, R. Gasparelli, G. Miner, J. Myers THIRD ROW: E. Flynn, C. MacFarlane, I. Cecchini, D. Fellin, D. Fielding, C. Bufithis, J. Gage, M. Haagen, H. Koops, A. Aresco. Leaders Club Future Teachers of America SEATED, left-right: N. Gordon, A. Catalano, S. Tibbetts, S. Bartolotta, L. Barto- lotta, J. Krawcyzk, A. Thompson, K. Oefringer, L. Johnson. STANDING: B. Plliner, N. O’Neil, C. Davies, A. Marchese, S. Smiegal, P. Brys, A. Levson, J. Camevaly, M. Koch, M. DeRita, M. JCokoski, M. Fitzgibbons, I. Maseyada, L. Waskiewicz, M. Byrne, A. Matteo, A. Haffner, K. Milardo. The Future Teachers of America Organization offers guidance and stimulation to those interested in the teaching profession. The F.T.A. has met every first Wednesday of the month. A speaker, who was usually a teacher, was featured and enlight- ened the club on many different sub- jects in the teaching profession. Most of the students in F.T.A. have served as teacher’s secretaries this year. The members participated in the Parents Night Programs and also held cake sales during the year. Lynda Barto- lotta has served ably as president of F.T.A. Other officers were Sandy Bartolotta, vice-president; Janet Krawczyk, secretary-treasurer; and Alice Thompson, Publisher Mr. Paris was this year’s advisor. FIRST ROW, from left to right: J. Vogeltanz, secretary; S. Tibbetts, vice- president; E. Flynn, president; M. DeRita, director of service; B. Sienna, director of socials. SECOND ROW, from left to right: J. Shenker, freshman representative; C. Macfarlane, newsreporter; J. LaBella, senior rep.; L. Bartolotta, junior rep. This year the Girls’ Student League truly fulfilled its motto, “Ready of head, heart and hand.” The purpose of the G.S.L., of which every girl in Middletown High is a member, is to provide services and social activities for the school and community. In accordance with its motto and goal, the G.S.L. has pre- sented the Freshman Orientation As- sembly, the annual Fashion Show, the traditional G.S.L. Dance and the In- stallation Assembly, at which new G.S.L. officers were inducted. The G.S.L. also conducted the United Fund Drive and the Christmas Stocking Fund. G.S.L. supervisors were Miss Margaret Kinnirey and Miss Dorothy Wigmore. Girls’ Student League Little Choir 48 The little choir is a group of carefully selected people who know how to and enjoy making good music. The group was in the practice of meeting for practice weekly to pre- pare various concerts and assemblies. Formerly, the little choir visited area grammar schools and civic club meet- ings to present concerts. During the past year, the choir members have en- joyed searching through the school music files and working on the pieces they found there. Members also helped conduct rehearsals and actual per- formances. In the fall several stu- dents from the choir sang in the All- Connecticut music festival which was televised. FIRST ROW, from left to right: S. Perun, B. Tackney, K. Macfarlane, C. Bufithis. SECOND ROW, from left to right: E. Wilbur, R. Catalano, C. Macfarlane, D. Patrick, J. Swift, W. Dickinson, C. Keene. SEATED: J. Shenker. SEATED, left to right: R. Swol, P. Brys, L. Mazzotta, V. Loffredo. STANDING, from left to right: John Palumbo, advisor, L. Sweeney, B. Bozzi, L. Citron, D. Bloom. Future Mathematicians and stat- isticians who were members of Mid- dletown High’s Math Club had the opportunity to study electronic com- puters in action. Under the direction of Mr. John Palumbo, the Math Club undertook several field trips to in- surance companies in the Hartford area. Lectures and tours were offered in which the complicated mechanics of today’s electronic “brains” were dissected and explained, making the computer seem hardly more involved than adding machines. Computers on a slightly different level were utilized by the Math Club this year. A practical course in op- erating the slide rule was given by Mr. Palumbo in after-school sessions of the club. Math Club Junior Classical League Any student who has either taken Latin or is taking it at present may join the Junior Classical League. Highlighting the school year are the Roman Banquet and the freshman in- duction ceremony. Also, representa- tives are selected each year to attend the state J.C.L. convention. Most im- portant, this group tries to uphold its traditional enthusiasm by keeping alive the true spirit of Latin culture. Officers of the organization are Vin- cent Loffredo, president; Tina Mari- no, vice-president; Janet Krawczyk, secretary; Charles Keene, treasurer; and Thomas Dondero, parliamentar- ian. The Junior Classical. League is the root to learning that Latin is not a dead language. Left to right: Jim Swift, Charles Keene, Janet Krawczyk, Vincent Loffredo, Tom Dondero. For the first time in twenty-six years the constitution of the National Honor Society was revised and brought up to date. The new con- stitution was mainly prepared by the executive faculty committee, pre- sented to and approved by the voting society members, and filed with the National office. Elections for new members were held in the fall, at which time only seniors were elected, and in the spring, a revised election procedure was followed with each candidate being rated numerically on scholarship, character, service and leadership. New members were ini- tiated at the traditional service on April 12. SEATED, from left to right: T. Dondero, treasurer; L. Mazzotta, president; E. Haagen, vice-president; E. Flynn, secretary'. STANDING, from left to right: B. Dickinson, L. D’Antonio, J. Friman, C. Bufithis, J. Carnevale, E. Kroc, G. Maier. National Honor Society Playmakers SEATED, from left to right: A. Levson, K. Downey, V. Loffredo, J. Geffken, L. Johnson. STANDING, from left to right: L. Wilson, P. Dziezyk, D. Fielding, J. Rasmossen, A. Haffner, C. Boultinghouse, S. Fielding, R. Weiss. Playmakers, Middletown High’s dramatic society, has been an active club since 1960. This year, under the guidance of advisors, Miss Molly Trinkaus and Mr. Neil Gervais, the group presented a one-act play, “The Old Lady Shows Her Medals.” Steve Link and Dorothy Fielding starred in the play which was very ably di- rected by Vinnie Loffredo. Other members of Playmakers played sup- porting roles or helped with props, and make up. This year’s officers have been Vincent Loffredo, president: Dan Manfredi, vice-president; and J. Geff- ken, secretary. SEATED, from left to right: Editors—C. Keene, Sports; L. Mazzotta, News; E. Haagen, Alumni; J. Carnevalc, Editor-in-Chief; C. Bufithis, Feature; E. Flynn, Business; A. Dorau, Over the Back Fence. SECOND ROW, from left to right: L. D’Antonio, J. Geffin, J. Dobrowdsky, D. Fielding, S. Orgazalek, C. Autin, B. Tackncy, A. Darling, M. G. DeRita, B. Lytton, L. Andersen. THIRD ROW, from left to right: J. Wisneski, C. Macfarlane, S. Piantek, E. Wilbur, M. Bergnian, J. Swift, P. Harvey, L. Poulin, J. Edelberg, K. Downey, J. Duda, D. Manfredi. One of the outstanding features at Middletown High is the school newspaper “Tiger Tales,” which is run by a large and competent staff. Work- ing under Janet Carnevale, Editor- in-Chief, are Charlotte Bufithis and Robert Morris, feature editors; Larry Mazzotta, news editor; Charles Keene, sports staff head; Elaine Haagen, Alumni editor; Adrienne Dorau, edi- tor of “Over the Back Fence”; Bill Dickinson and Bill Murphy, staff pho- tographers; and Evelyn Flynn and Lynnwood Anderson, manager and co-manager of the business staff re- spectively. With an efficient group of workers, these students comprise the team which publishes ten issues of the newspaper per year. Tiger Tales For the third year, Middletown High students met with a Wesleyan graduate student in teaching to dis- cuss great works of the literary art. The meetings were open to sopho- mores, juniors, and seniors interested in reading and sharing books that they would not have the chance to read in the school curriculum. The reading lists usually followed a gen- eral central theme and were drawn up by the discussion leader, aided with suggestions from the group’s members. Such books as Salinger’s “Franney and Zooey” and West’s “Dear Miss Lonelyhearts” offered the students a challenge to question and resolve their values and judgments. Literary Discussion Group KNEELING, from left to right: E. Wilbur, M. Houston, C. Macfarlane, D. Field- ing, C. Keene. STANDING, from left to right: T. Keene, E. Haagen, M. A. Haagen, J. Gage. FIRST ROW, from left to right: J. Carnevale, S. Garatoni, J. Gage, S. Link. SECOND ROW, from left to right: A. Aresco, M. Koch, I. Cecchini, Captain, J. Vogeltanz, M. Konefal. The 1961-62 M.H.S. cheerlead- ing squad was composed of ten reg- ular members and three substitutes. These girls performed faithfully at all football and basketball games, at home and away. A cheerleader must be of admirable school standing and must be able to keep up her grades. Those girls who display the greatest amount of enthusiasm and vigor and the ability to arouse pep in others are chosen. In addition, the cheerleaders are in charge of preparations for pep assemblies and sports banquets. This healthful activity helps a girl to acquire poise and confidence and to learn to co-operate with people. Cheerleaders a The Baton Corps is a group of high stepping girls who entertain the fans at a football game at halftime, the student body at a pep assembly, the crowd at the Memorial Day pa- rade, and the spectators at some bas- ketball games. They meet every Tues- day for a vigorous practice session under the instruction of Major Har- vey of West Hartford. This year’s leader is Elizabeth Kroc and the assistant leader is Linda D’Antonio. The officers for this year have been: Barbara Maleswieski, presi- dent; Judy LaBella, vice-president; Charlotte Bufithis, secretary; Jackie Myers, treasurer; Miss Marjory Woodington has served as advisor. Baton Corps FIRST ROW, from left to right: P. Cartelli, J. Myers, L. Zimmitti, A. Dorau, A. Koops, A. Catalano. _ SECOND ROW, from left to right: L. D’Antonio, C. Bufithis, S. Hill, B. D’Antonio, J. Dobrowolsky, E. Kroc, L. Smiegel, M. Osinski, J. LaBella, K. Milardo, B. Malesiewski. 53 Victorious Foot SEVENTH ROW: Coach John DeNunzio, Coach Bob Parmelee, J. O’Connell. B. Kencfick, D. Shwartz, Coach Waino Filback, Coach “Prof” Gallitto. SIXTH ROW: S. Morris, J. LaMontagne, F. Pillarella, B. Pomfret, J. Galanto, J. Waylock, B. Hag)'. FIFTH ROW: G. Muraca, J. Aresco, P. Dowling, C. Lockhart, R. Lopez, S. Hart, L. Bauer, F. Carta. FOURTH ROW: J. Ikens, M. Augeri, J. Ruberto, J. Ward, A. Pulino, D. Novak, R. Steadham, J. Kilmartin. THIRD ROW: P. Sienna, T. Lombardo, J. LeMarche, B. Saraceno, J. Scurry, T. LaBella, R. Carlini, B. Santangelo, P. Pope. SECOND ROW: J. Micale, L. Bonaiuto, T. Serra, B. Huffman, B. Handley, B. Misenti, T. Dowling, R. Petrucci. FIRST ROW: B. Zila, T. Gionfriddo, K. Maltese, J. Fowler, J. Robitaille, Capt., T. Musumeci, T. Isaacson, J. Duda, D. Delude. Joe Robitaille’s Tigers captured the pride and respect of proponents and opposi- tion alike in their fight for a 5-3 record. Despite a definite size handicap, a little bad luck, and a few injuries, the Tigers managed to hold their opponents, with only one exception, either scoreless or to one touchdown. In face of forfeiture, though, the coaches and team proved they would not sacrifice good sportsmanship to anything. The Tigers concentrated their efforts on one goal during the season—beating Wilson. By strong determination and by the use of the “cruch” play, isolation blocking, the Bengals successfully met their challenge by defeating Wilson 16 to 0. It was a great day for the Tigers and their fans as Middletown defeated Wil- son 16 to 0 on November 11, to win the city championship. Joe Robitaille is triumphantly carried off the field by his teammates clutching his well earned, Johnson-Miller trophy. ball Team Left: Captain Joe meets with opposition from this Plainville tackle. However, Middletown won the game 12 to 0. Below: Junior Ted Isaacson successfully eludes Croft players as M.H.S. defeated its opponents 8 to 0. SCHEDULE M 0 September 23 Croft 8 0 September 30 Pulaski 30 6 October 7 Southington 0 6 October 13 West Haven (night) 0 1 October 21 Plainville 12 0 October 28 Fitch 0 6 November 4 Amity 28 14 November 11 Wilson 16 0 Basket BACK ROW: Ed. Rybcyk, Mgr.; Tom La Bella, Pete Marino, Bill Brown, Sal Zimmitti, Tom Serra, Phil Sienna. FRONT ROW: Mr. Gallitto, Coach; Jim Neville, Tom Musumeci, Co-Captain; John Carta, Co-Captain; Louie Milardo, Boh Handley. Opening the season with a 39-point win over Goodwin Tech, it looked as though the Tigers were in for one of their best seasons in some time. However, plagued by illness and lack of height, the team wound up the season with a 7-13 record. The biggest defeats came on January 28, when Wilson out-shot us 52-45 and again on February 17, when they defeated us 54-45 hanging onto their title as city champions. The team was competently led this year by co-captains John Carta and Tom Musumeci, along with seniors Louie Milardo and Jimmy Neville. 56 ball Team Swimming Team BACK ROW, from left to right: R. Wasowicz, T. Levine, B. Negrelli, S. Lombardi, W. Staniszewski, Mr. Colonghi, assistant. SECOND ROW, from left to right: R. Parmelee, P. Bride, L. Bonauito, L. Wood, captain, J. O’Connor, P. Kampiman, Mr. Parmelee, coach. FIRST ROW, from left to right: R. Kenefick, G. Nyer, E. Pcrnel, C. Lantini, A. Gagnon. Missing from the picture: Thomas Dowling and Alan Pessoni. The Middletown High School swimming team had a most successful 1961-62 sea- son. The team met every afternoon for practice at the Y.M.C.A. pool under the guidance of coach Robert Parmelee. A new school record for the 160 yard medley, 1:35.2, was set by the relay team of Robert Kenefick. Peter Kampmann, Jim O’Connor, and captain Lee Wood. The team won seven meets and lost five. Our mermen have done an excep- tionally good job in view of the fact that their opponents included giants such as Hartford Public and Bulkeley. Senior Lee Wood captained this year’s team and Larry Mazzotta managed it. 58 Jerry Nyer and Rusty Parm- elee demonstrate fine start- ing form. It looks as if Skip Lom- bardi’s going to touch the ceiling as he executes a winning full twist. Touch-off judge “Chico” Colonghi watches Jerry Len- tini aid the victorious relay team. 59 Cross Country FIRST ROW, from left to right: Mr. John Palumbo, coach, G. Wisneski, J. Jarris, captain, B. Dobratz, J. Winslow. SECOND ROW, from left to right: G. Battle, J. Vinci, A. Larson, R. D’Amato, J. Cahill. By winning the last dual meet against Portland, the Middletown Cross Country Team ended the season with a 1-7 record. Over barriers, hindered by a small and un- experienced squad, were led by senior stalwarts Jerry Wisneski, Bruce Dobratz and Captain John Harris. Despite the poor season record, team spirit and determination remained high. The squad was ably coached by Mr. John Palumbo. Although he loses three fine senior runners, Coach Palumbo will have a good nucleus returning next year, paced by Captain Joe Vinci. 60 Rifle BACK ROW, left to right: V. Mazzotta, C. Beal, R. Gionfriddo, R. Hughes. FRONT ROW, left to right: J. Scarlotta, R. Townsend, C. Briggs, J. Kosicki, C. Hannum, R. Abramo. The rifle team is one of the winter sports groups at M.H.S. The team has main- tained its perfect safety record. Although the team is not as outstanding as usual, the boys have never stopped trying. Their spirit has never died. The highest average for this year was 173.1 by John Kosicki. The next highest average was 171.7 by Charles Hannum. These same two boys have the title for the high single game with a 181. Although there is no captain this year, the team has managed very well. Mr. Ralph Mason has been the team’s advisor for this past season. 61 This year’s Girl’s Bowling Club was made up of approximately one hundred girls. The girls met weekly on Mondays at 3:00 and 4:00 at Gil- letti’s Bowl-A-Drome, which has re- cently been redone and has added a jukebox and soda fountain for the enj oyment of all bowlers. The girls paid weekly dues which were put aside for a banquet at the end of the bowling season. At the banquet an award was given to the girl with the highest single score. In addition, stars, letters, and numerals were given to those girls who had earned them. Mrs. Callipari was the Girl’s Bowling Club advisor for this year. SEATED, from left to right in back row: S. Bromberg, M. Koch, F. Lisitano, J. D’Amato, P. Brys, B. Kearney, A. Rost, C. Henderson, P. Hughes, P. Neville, A. Bravakis, T. Giurintano. SECOND ROW, from left to right: D. Corona, J. Reinsch, V. Jurczak, S. Antonovitz, C. Milardo, T. Janrak, M. Hoover, C. Chalker, A. Mazzotta, S. Roberts. FIRST ROW, from left to right: M. Scianna, R. Hurt, L. Zimmitti, M. Cacciola, E. Kroc, S. Orgorzalek, D. Cleghorn, B. Dale, S. Brown, S. Salonia, E. Knowles. Bowling Club Ski Club The Ski Club was organized this winter because of the excellent facil- ities offered at near-by Powder Hill ski area. Many students were very enthusiastic about this club. The club met once a week as much as possible. Each skiier was outfitted with boots, poles and skis at reduced rates. A school bus provided the transporta- tion to and from the ski area. The winter was not marred by the occur- rence of any serious accidents, al- though many of the club members were able to point to some handsome bruises. Mr. Paul Trudelle was the club advisor and Beverly Sienna as- sisted him. Our Band Left: The marching band plays “The Star Spangled Banner” as they did at all home football games. Right: The special assembly band rehearses with their di- rector Mr. Fragilio. Left: “Rock-A-Bye-Baby.” At the Wilson game the band did formations to nurs- ery rhymes. Wilson Pep Assembly 64 65 Senior The happy groom receives a kiss from his blushing bride during a mock wedding ceremony which highlighted the evening. From left to right: Jim Neville, brides- maid; Bill Pestritto, bridesmaid; Louie Milardo, bridesmaid; Tom Musumeci, groom; John Carta, bride; Babe Carta, bridesmaid; and Larry Mazzotta, preacher. No, it’s not the campfire girls on parade! Our own Ann Aresco, Fran Lisitano, Betsy Baraglia, and Sissy Marino offered a swing- ing rendition of “Lollipop” at entertain- ment time. This gruesome group of lepers took top honors as “Most Morbid.” From left, violinist Joyce Gage, and companions Chris MacFarlane, Barbara Lytton and Elaine Haagen provided entertainment by singing, “I Enjoy Being a Girl.” Frolic Monty Straite and “date” John Duda are all ready for a night of fun and frolicking. Straight from the hills of Kentucky come Judy LaBella, Sandy Hill, Barbara Makuch, and Barbara D’Antonio accompanied by little bull, Stella Marino. G.A.A. Lucille Petino greets Tom Dondero and Janet Carnevale as they enter. Just coming in the door are Ronnie Bugai and Fern Alderman. Cha-cha-cha Mike and Mary Grace. A group of upperclassmen sit out a fast dance. Bob Zimmitti on the drums caught the attention of the dancers at intermission. Welcome Dance The first dance of the year found freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors alike danc- ing to the music of Stubby Pastor’s Band. Touchdown Jamboree Left: Joyce Gage, Kate Macfarlanc, Chris Macfarlanc, Larry Mazzotta, and John Carta take time out for a few minutes of conversation at the Touchdown Jamboree. Below: Ronnie Pestritto seems to have completely captured the atten- tion of Ann Aresco. Freshman Frolic Above: Tony Milardo and Michelle Mastergeorge doing a Charleston in a Roaring Twenties atmosphere. Below: At the end o£ the dance, couples still enjoyed the music. Sophomore Hop Junior Prom Dreamy couples seen dancing under the twilight. Juniors lead the grand march just before intermission time. Janet and Kenny Anne Marie and Bob 71 Assemblies Civic officials, Joe R., Mary Grace D., Sue T., Bob Z. participate in the United Fund assembly. Under the direction of Mr. Fragilio chorus members sing a medley of seasonal songs. 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DI 6-1330 412 Main Street Middletown, Connecticut Compliments of BACON BROTHERS Dl 6-8668 359 Main Street Middletown, Connecticut Dl 7-2593 Compliments of BORDEN'S MITCHELL DAIRY 41 Broad Street Middletown, Connecticut Dl 7-3357 R. J. HARTMAN, INC. Best Wishes to the Class of '62 REGAL MEN'S SHOP Court and Main Streets Middletown, Connecticut Dl 7-2889 18 Jackson Street Middletown, Connecticut Dl 6-2833 Compliments of CONROY'S GROCERY AND DELICATESSEN 346 Main Street Middletown, Connecticut Dl 6-0686 92 Compliments of ETHICAL PHARMACY 83 Broad Street Middletown, Connecticut Dl 6-9288 Compliments of ETHEL GORDON'S DRESS SHOPPE 174 Main Street Middletown, Connecticut Dl 6-7240 Dresses — Sportswear for Every Occasion Compliments of KOCH ESSO SERVICE 189 Main Street Portland, Connecticut Dl 2-0879 Compliments of ITKIN'S CURTAIN AND LINEN SHOPPE 498 Main Street Middletown, Connecticut DI 6-1470 If it's good food and service you want . . . 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Higganum, Connecticut Dl 5-2242 Compliments of BUTLER'S INSURANCE OFFICE, INC. 243 Main Sfreet Middletown, Connecticut Dl 6-6685 Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments of AL'S CITY SERVICE Higganum, Connecticut Dl 5-2490 95 “Let observation, with extensive view, Survey mankind, from China to Peru; Remark each anxious toil, each eager skill, And watch the busy scenes of crowded life . . .” —SAMUEL JOHNSON We Cauldron “Observers” and “Recorders” have tried in the past few months to collect and present scenes of our busy senior year and the representatives of mankind, from Had- dam to Middlefield to Portland, who have toiled at M.H.S. To be perfectly candid, I think I can speak for the whole of our staffs in saying that although we enjoyed doing this very rewarding work, it was demanding and strenuous. So I’d like personally to recognize and thank several individuals who consistently devoted their time and effort to this major project; CHARLOTTE BUFITHIS, who did more than her share of the work— organizing and typing as well as being responsible for the copy. LYNN ANDERSON, who with her staff, especially John Duda, Adrienne Dorau, and Joyce Gage set up pages and did such excellent art work, and KAREN DOWNEY, our ever faithful typist. Thank you all, The Editor -A TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY % - . • iS . v Ao •..