New London High School - Whaler Yearbook (New London, CT)

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Many of these we recall, and yet we are prone to overlook or take for granted the most profound influence of all - our parents. We can never fully repay the debt we owe our fathers and mothers. They have shown us, through their own lives, the principles upon which a happy, successful, and well-rounded life is based. It seems they were always there, doing those thousand help- ful, thoughtful, encouraging, trouble-healing things that only a parent can do. In giving us our first concepts of love, trust, and honor, they greatly influenced our thoughts and actions. Through them, we have been able to grasp the true significance of a high standard of moral conduct, responsibility, and loyalty. Their advice was the voice of experience, speaking in our own best interests. Because of them and what they have done for us, we shall come to cherish our four years at high school as the most enjoyable period of our lives. Now, as we look ahead to the future, We realize that we are facing a new life, one that we ourselves must lead. No longer can we call upon our parents when the going is rough, for the first time we are on our own. But no matter how time or distance may separate them from us, the unselfish devotion, thoughtful consideration, sympathetic understanding, self-sacrifice, and deep inspiration of their own lives will be with us always. And so . . . TO OUR PARENTS, that we may never lose sight of all they have been to us, we the class of 1954 proudly dedicate this Yearbook. Q- , f AA as ww . ,M .tw w 'a X xi ' T,-. , f.. Q- H ' f. 'jg Hier lf, 5, I .Q if .1 3 K 1 5 , 0 K 5 gi if 5 . 9 i if 5 1 ii 15 rx-5 3 Q .. , , 'gi 5 Q Y Lv! .. D , I . Y3 l ' Q 1 ' 2 . k i, fi 2 K '-:iii , 52,2 19? ' fffz I galfiiw' , ' 'id fgfifgliikiiijl Q -A sew I 54,5 , i L 35, L , . ,, . P I 9 ' ..- I, - Q 0 I ' , sh. , . . . ' V . A . x 'ww we .. t tu V j I J Ai, .L2, in I ., WW I K l fs, In ,N-xx -f N1 ' Q? ' sf 'S A'm,1q:QQ1L I 'Q HAN HALE HALL Clipper ' 4 Section Administration Faculty i...i.,. Classes .....s Senior Index . . . Organizations ...A Departments . . . Sports ....i.. Features ....... Advertisements UW AL W NJ 1 Page I2'33 20-29 34'93 64-69 944 17 I I8-I25 126-143 14445 7 158-184 Wu Q, X . ' J J :A Clipper ' 4 The work, the fun, and the accomplishments of another year have passed. Happy high school years will soon lie behind us like pleasant memories - gone forever. The rewards of friendship and achievement will mean more to us as years go by, for nothing is appreciated until it's gone, the saddest paradox of all. And so, determined to take advantage of future opportunities as we have failed to in the past, we only hope New London High may be as proud of us in years to come as we are of her today. Surpassing all else in significance this year was the campus. Three years in the making, its completion has at last become a reality. Functional beauty, byword of modern living, is the essence of its large and airy classrooms, spacious cafeteria, huge dual purpose gymnasium-auditorium, wide parking lots, convenient walkways, grass, trees, and shrubbery. Never before have we enjoyed such a wealth of environment, so conducive to campus life. But even more significant than material wealth is the growing feeling of pride and unity previously unknown to our young high school. For this year marks the completion not only of our campus but also of our high school. The class of 1954, the last link between New London High and the past, has reached the fork in the road. Behind them, as the first class to spend four years at New London High, is the class of 1955. And so, the transition is complete. Therefore, we, the editors of the 1954 Clipper, with the added advantages of school spirit, wish to present the accomplishments, the highlights and traditions of another year. Our purpose is to capture, in pictures and writing, the stirring panorama of this - our first year on campus. It is our sincere desire that this book hold within its covers the spark capable of igniting fond high school memories into an exciting and enduring flame. f 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' E a 1 4 . t' I '- 4 H- ' ' . 1 N 1 - - 1 1 1 1 ., if: .. n -. . 'f3'm.35MI?l:'mgn:,..4g gif! , 4- 3 1 ,Af-ff-f:1i':v'rw?H, -wifzg '- I . !,,f.,f:-,,,-4- , 1t'0AX.-I 'JN 40.1 ..'L?'5,,n, fgazzicx' U' - h h . ia V .n .. -1 hlvdsm any K i. 164, ,L ,y I 5 ,, .' ' 4 1 '17 . 'aL '- 1 -uv. , h 53 K ' V ' 1,1 ,mf -, X 1 5 - 1 1 1, 1 Qi. f' 'ask 1 . , M- , - me 1 . 1 - . ' VA , Q lmkl 1 f -151' 'fu , ' 1,,f.s-vid!! 1 ' 1 f -fn - f gt61..??' ' 3-5.1 'iff . 1 1-.94 1 m- W J wfh, mu 15 1 1 gm1g4j,,5 gv Wx Q it -u. , Q A .F N ' 5 ' il: 1 - 2 X 3.- I 1 '-1, T1 ' ' .1-5 - , .. . , ii x. n. ' X 2' 'Nl ,, V . I ' 1 -1 3 1 g 1 1' 1 Q 1 1 1 X 1 'Q 4 1 . 1 JT A I 1 1 A . .- Y71s?'. !ff.5 1. 5- . L ,Fw J ..c.f.. X ,.,, ,wg -.Q , Oh. 1 fl' 1 1 , -9 , V , .1 M,N.1V 1NH LL ' Mvfwmiifz A 4- -. - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' 1 1 1 1 f 9' V kk--4 THE NEW WING E' Q r Q- S, f ' 1 J 4 f Q-fgfff ' I5 'z3 L:: ?Zi9.57f'1' is? A 42134- 4..- . 'P H 'M Qin.: J-f 1 u X- 'V'-tg, QQ 'E-4 '1 2 if 1:7 Lf '...-nl 1 .L- X 2. - QQ :I sw, LA' A ' 'MS' L '33 fl E75? fi- 93? 9 The Motivating Force The city of New London is indebted to the outstanding efforts of Dr. john C. Albohm, the Superintendent of Schools. With a keen interest in youth, Dr. Albohm has been the motivating force behind the long and arduous struggle to modernize our educational system. His superior educational background has enabled him to fill his difhcult position, which involves the super- vision and direction of all the public schools and their personnel. He is also the chief executive of the Board of Education and an active civic leader. Working with the Board to afford the students of greater New London with the best possible education - at the least possible expense to the taxpayers - Dr. Albohm has gone a long way toward reaching this goal. The completion of a central high school in New London has given us a high school second to none in the state. In athletics, journalism, music, art, and other extra-curricular activities, as well as scholastics, New London High has already set precedents for future classes. With its modern facilities and flexible curricula, it offers a well- rounded education to all its students. DR. JOHN C. ALBOHM Superintendent of Schools EUNICE T. FLAHERTY Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools MARY T. SHAY Secretary to the School Board Office Our Principal Promotes Progress Thank you, Mr. Holland, - a familiar remark over the P.A. system, but very appropriate. In two short years, the leadership of our Principal, Mr. Bertram H. Holland, has done more to improve New London High School, than has any other single factor. A real progressive, Mr. Holland has created a minor revolution in putting us on the ball. He has accomplished this result through tireless zeal and resourcefulness, plus the advantage of an extensive education. But this year, his versatile ability was really tested. The Addition to the school eliminated the problem of over- crowded classrooms, but in its place appeared many new difficulties which inevitably face a rapidly expanding stu- dent body. Like a great leader, confident in himself, his followers, and his cause, he surmounted these obstacles. Trial and error, with the eventual elimination of the error, together with a strong desire to improve, and a keen interest in his work, have keynoted his success, -- and ours. BERTRAM H. HOLLAND Principal This is Mr. Small speaking. Is the familiar voice of Carlton F. Small, as heard so often over our P.A. system. Mr. Small holds the two positions of Assistant Principal and Dean of Boys. His appointment as Assistant Principal came last year, and since then he has become Mr. Holland's right-hand man. In the many problems that come his way, Mr. Small treats all in a fair and impartial manner, and shows a personal interest in the problems of each individual. With the number of college applicants increasing, the job of guidance has become more demanding, yet with a deep sense of re- sponsibility, Mr. Small has met this challenge, placing many of our graduates in the college of their choice, and helping those in financial need to find funds for further education. 7 CARLTON F. SMALL '.7 ting Assistant Principal and Dean of Boys Known around the high school for his working face, the Assistant Dean of Boys, William L. Foye, is really a nice fellow. A naval fighter pilot during World War II, he spent four years in the service. His duties are many and varied, including discipline, teaching, and sponsorship of the junior class. Always ready with a helping hand, his motto is preventatism rather than punishment. At all the teams' games, at all the school's dances, at all our assemblies, Mr. Foye may be seen: as most students say, He's not missing a thing. His real concern is helping youngsters grow up and accept responsibility. In each case he tries to get at the root of the difficulty in order to find the best solution, and advise accordingly. ing WILLIAM L. FOYE Assistant Dean of Boys 16 PHYLLIS L. CAN FIELD Dean of Girls Moving from the Chapman Building into the new main According to our Dean of Girls, Mrs. Phyllis L. Canfield, any girl can find happiness with the proper guidance. Mrs. Canfield has proved time and time again that a little understanding goes a long way in solving the problems of a teen-age girl. Receiving her Master's degree at the University of Connecticut, she has acquired a superior vocational training. Her chief aim is to aid the girls in making the difficult transi- tion from adolescence to maturity. Keeping a sharp eye on the all important ounce of prevention, she is able to save many of them from making a disastrous mistake. She also encourages them to fur- ther their education, a wise move, but one that was not too popular with the fairer sex in the past. . office of the Addition, the office staff of New London High have continued to work wonders. Aided by girls taking business courses who have volunteered for office work, they have set all sorts of precedents for efficiency and convenience. Personal and general notices, attendance records, case histories on all students, and a complete and accurate file of all schedule cards are only a few of the services rendered by the office. Mrs. Schoonmaker, as Office Manager, is the boss man of this outfit. It is largely through her efforts that the office has maintained its high standard of proficiency. She is also private secretary to the Principal. Mrs. Carlyle, the switchboard operator, is seen most often behind the office switchboard, making connections and taking messages, selling bus tickets, opening the mail, or sending out tuition bills. Mrs. Beebe, as Registrar, can be considered the controller of our destinies. It is up to her to compile and send out records to the various colleges for seniors, and ex-students, as well as assist the Deans. Mrs. Boyce, the Attendance Clerk, hears every excuse in the book - which is exactly where she puts them. But at least she agrees that it's better late than never. Mrs. Leary, Assistant Attendance Clerk, also helps with general office and duplicating work. GUNHILDE J. scHooNMAKER LOTTIE C. BEEBE I ' LILLIAN R. CARLYLE LAURA H. BOYCE JENNIE W. LEARY MRS. ELEANOR HARRISON Guidance Director Upon completion of high school, all students are called upon to choose a career. In doing so, they must decide where to go, what to do, and how much training will be necessary, for the answers to these and other questions are prerequisites. Many will want to further their educa- tion, going to junior or four year colleges. Some may even desire to explore beyond the graduate level into post- graduate work, where there is no limit to the number of years or degree of intensification of study. But each and all must decide. A Step in the Right Direction The Guidance Department of New London High, under the direction of Mrs. Eleanor Harrison, Guidance Director, and Mr. Marshall Nye, Head Counselor, attempts to help the students meet this challenge. Through standardized tests and personal interviews, the Department enables the student to discover his abilities and aptitudes. Realizing the importance of making im- portant decisions as early as possible, they have set up an extensive program of counseling, beginning with the Freshmen and following each student right up to graduation. Students are encouraged to have frequent interviews with the deans and counselors, for at such informal get-togethers, their future plans are sounded out. The knowledge thus gained affords them the opportunity to evaluate the capabilities and limitations of each individual, and advise him accordingly. At the start of each new year, they are on hand to see that the right courses are elected or dropped, thereby allowing each student to get the most out of his four-year stay. MARSHALL NYE Head Counselor Mr. Nye listens to the problems of B. Southworth. If knowledge is really power, what better place is there to spend your time than the library? Here, among volumes of volumes, one can browse for hours in search of the right novel, or stop just long enough to pin a mag. From Robinson Crmoe to Rod and Cmtom, books are found to suit a wide variety of tastes and interests. Sets of several encyclopedias and of other reference books are kept on hand for research work. The library, as familiar as the Nathan Hale building itself, was originally an auditorium. But since being assimi- lated by New London High, Nathan Hale's central area has been transformed into a complete and well-equipped reference room. Stacks of books now line the walls, with tables in the middle and magazine racks on what used to be the stage. Light green walls, modern furniture, and a pleasant view of the campus provide a cheerful atmos- phere. FRANCES E. PECK Librarian Library Aids Students .w w VIRGINIA E. KERR L. Heavenor, M. Wolfman browse through magazines in the 1ibrafY Library Assistant Members of the LIBRARY CLUB are left to right: R. Petrizzi, F. Squire, F Walsh, E. Smith, J. Spath. ERNEST W. FALCONER Head of Mathematics Department Mysterious U nknown X , the unknown quantity, is the symbol we most often recall when we think of mathematics. In fact, X was probably the most unknown quantity in all our school life. Together with its accomplice Y , it presented an almost unbeatable combination. In algebra, they had to satisfy the linear equation, the quadratic equation, the cubic equation - and the teacher. Parallel lines, supplementary angles, and congruent polygons were ALL un- knowns to us in plane geometry, and as if two dimensions weren't enough, solid gave us three. C3-D viewers became essential apparatus for all space cadets taking this course.J And by the time we had reached Trig and Advanced Math, we really had had it - mathematically speaking, that is. But even in the confusion of numbers, letters, and symbols of aggrega- tion, the fact remains that a fundamental knowledge of mathematics is not only essential in the fields of economics, industry, science and engineering, but also basic in all aspects of everyday living. And at the end of the year, looking back on these subjects, we saw they really weren't so bad after all, it was just our marks. 1 WILLIAM CANTY FRANKLIN C. CROSBY MARY L. McLAUGHLIN HOWARD T. PIERCE Mathematics Mathematicsg Clipper Circulation Mathematics Mathematics Advisor, Counselor I iii ip . 1 I aa AN K 7 .-:f 54:3 ' n f t.1. A Y ...Q tetsst A 4 ,N 4- K, ' V Q. I ' Q A J W 2 gi THOMAS R, FLANAGAN SALVATORE AMANTI SUMNER H. MENKEN WALTER A. PECK Mathematics Mathematics Mathematicsg Alpha Hi-Y Mathematics 20 Of The People . . Social Studies was the phrase they used. Little did we know they were referring to P.O.D., U. S. History, and others. But no matter, they were required. Our arms would ache at the very thought of the handy pocket-sized edition which accompanied every course in history, and our heads ached, too, when we tried to cram them with all the facts in these books. Seniors complained their biggest problem was Problems of Democracyg in fact, we all agreed that the only consolation in living a hundred years ago was that there was less history to study, and news traveled so slowly that no one could be expected to keep up with current events. But as usual, we were wrong, as we sooner or later learned. For even though most of our notes and test papers found their way into file l5, strangely enough, a considerable knowledge remained, and we realized, in spite of ourselves, that in studying the past and the present, we had prepared ourselves for our heritage - the future. PHILIP B. PASQUALE Head of Social Studies Department JOHN T. CONWAY PAUL S. SKRIGAN RICHARD E. SNAPE KATHERINE B. VARGAS Social Studiesg Varsity Club, Social Studies Social Studiesg Student Congress, Social Studies Managers Club Dance Club, Counselor MARY D. LEE MAURA G. SULLIVAN FEDELE R. MUGAVERO . JOSEPH A. SILVA Social Studiesg Driver Education Social Studiesg Forum Club Social Studies SociaLAStudies . 4 I I. . 3 fifty flu ling 21 1 P. HENRY SHAY ' 1 F orei gn I mfri gue Parlez-vous francais? At first the answer was emphatically No! and it seemed that it would always be that way. How could they expect us to learn that stuff? It wasn't anything like English. And what good was it anyway? Those of us taking French, Latin, Spanish, Gerinan, or Italian, all agreed. But we were wrong, and the Hrst ones to admit it. Certainly, the lessons were hard, and some of the words difficult to pronounce. The whole matter required a lot of patience Caccording to its Latin derivation, this word means sufIering J. But it was a good thing worth working for, as we soon learned. Slowly but surely we began to acquire pro- ficiency in speaking and writing these languages, until at last it seemed that we had broken the language barrier . No longer were we narrow-minded, provincials limited to the use of our native tongue, but broad-minded, cultural bilinguals, enjoying the finest traditions of the Old World. JOSEPH A. TASCA DOROTHY PAGE JOHN K. BALENTINE MARIE FALBO French, Clipper Advisor Language, Spanish Club Latin, Compass Advisor, junior Department Latin Club L Kirk 123 1 t -7' RUE' MALCOLM G. GREENAWAY .IOSEPHINE A. MANSFIELD FREDERIC D. LEYSER Language, French Club Language, Spanish Club Language, Italian Club 22 From Aristotle to Einstein Intrigued by the structure of the atom, fascinated by the pendulum and perhaps a little squeamish at the idea of dissecting a frog, we delved into the mysteries of the universe. Oblivious to the pungency of chlorine, the delicacy of a scale, or even the thickness of our textbooks. No ordinary subjects these, here for the first time was something new and different. Now we could make gunpowder or build a better mousetrap. From dinosaurs to dynamosg it was a revelation. But looking just a little beyond the obvious, we saw the underlying reason for taking these courses. Science - plaything of the ancients, pretense of the medieval sorceror, and spirit of the Renaissance - is the basis of modern living. Without it, automobiles and television would be inconceivable, machines and tools unheard of, and even the wheel would disappear. g W This fact, plus the novelty that never quite wore off and an ever-present D terror of the one-legged r, were incentive enough. Vleyiworked, and worked hard - And yet, we liked it. L j JOHN TROLAND W Head of Science Department MILDRED E. ABBOTT STEWART S. CLARK MILTON E. FIKE SOLOMON H. GORDON Scienceg Audio-Visual Director Science Science, Bowling Club Science, Chess Club ALBERT E. NITSCHE WILLIAM F. O'BRIEN BARTHOLOMEW P. SCARPA Scienceg Projection Club Science, Varsity Club Science 23 ' or ltli -:P xfft ,fe - '--- -f .... A L QQ, V-. iiee i r H I 5 il' tzfiilfi U ftf A ttft X ESTHER STENSBY Head of Homemaking Department ? Keep the Home Fires Burning The proof of the pudding is in the eating is an old adage which fits our Homemaking Department. Here, girls learn, first of all, the fundamentals of cooking. Testing is simple, severe, and effective, for in this hot-stove league one must eat what one has cooked. A stitch in time saves nine applies to the sewing division of the Home-EC Department, for knowing how to fashion her own wardrobe can be a big asset to the young homemaker operating on a budget. A week in Personal Grooming Class shows that you've got to suffer to be beautiful. In fact, the apparatus and steps involved in manicuring your nails and drying your hair alone would stun the imagination. And last, but not least in Health and Child Care, where girls learn to be better baby-sitters by developing a keener understanding of child behavior - and battlefield tactics. It's easy to see then, that even though the role of chief cook and bottle washer presents many exhausting chores, Homemaking offers a chance to develop them into skills which make these duties a pleasure to perform. EERE , L As.8 gm s? gi rjfarfyigl -, . .f+, 4lE E5!ii Jie DOROTHY C. SPURGAS ORIANA L. PECK ISABEL F. PAGE BESSIE l. FOOKS Homemaking HOII1CII1akir1g Homemaking Homemaking RUTH L. JACZINSKI WANDA E. ONIFER IDA C. CROSS Homemaking Homemaking Homemaking 24 The Shorthand Way to Success Hieroglyphics on a scratch pad, blank keys on a typewriter, and endless columns of hgures in the big green book . . . To those of us in the Com- mercial Department, this was how it looked. It seemed to be a nightmare of broken pencils, clumsy fingers and sesquadigits that never balanced. Three years of Bookkeeping, two each of Typing and Stenography, and one each of Office Machines and Business Law . . . What? All this and English, too? Yes, it was a lot of work - but worth it. For without the clicking of typewriters, scratching of pencils and rattle of office machines, the hum of our nation's industry would soon cease. Huge corporations would fall over night without the benefit of competent bookkeepers, stenographers, and other office personnel. ' So just when the pangs of writer's cramp seemed unbearable and forty words a minute unattainable . . . behold, a silver lining! Finally keys began to flash, figures balanced, and Acme, Inc. showed a profit. At last, shorthand was really short - and faces no longer long. ,act if-1 , I f ' 4 13 , he .f , S assay- 1 ' -' - -,.f,f'1.-- .4 ,, l MARION G. ANDERSON JOHN J. CASEY LILLIAN KANTER HARLAN M STURGIS Business Business, Clipper Business Advisor Business Social Science qgw, YT FLORENCE MCLEOD NANCY P. WATSON DAVID T. KING Business Business Businessg Dance Club Ticket Club 25 MARY T. TALCOTT Head of English Department E Is For English Etymology-Nouns and verbs-Grammar-Literature-Iambic pentameter -Spelling-and Headaches! Together, these spelled out the biggest challenge of our school life, English, the major that everyone was required to take. To some of us, the emphasis was on the headaches, and I probably stood for impracticalg but the majority of us could see the real reason for taking this course. There is more truth than poetry in the statement that the pen is mightier than the sword. History shows us that the progress of every civilization since the beginning of time can be measured by its language. Furthermore, language is the root of all culture. By conveying, even controlling, all forms of thought, expression, and communicationiit plays an immeasurably important part in our lives. What could be more appropriate, therefore, than to study English- the langauge of OUR culture. True-we shook our list at Shakespeare and pointed an accusing finger at Poe. True-the predicate nominatives and dangling participles were our bitter enemies. But true, also, we realized that without them, we still would be swinging through the trees by our tails or calling some dismal cave home sweet home . JOSEPH P. BEEBE VMINERVA P. CLEGG MARION B. KELSEY HAROLD L. KNIGHTS Englrshg Cheerleaders, Pep Club English Englishg Counselor English Q RUSSELL W. HARRIS RUTH E. MOORE FRANK D. ROBINS ROSE K. STUCKY English Englishg English Club, English, Dramatics Director Englishg Playbill Club Dance Club, Counselor 26 AN For A1't's Sake Art for art's sake exemplifies the work of our Art Department. Teaching students to be creative and imaginative, as well as appreciative of true. art, is the chief objective of this department Art seeks to create with color and shape that which words fail to accomplish, for every work of art, whether sculpture or drawing, interprets a single thought - or suggests many. Realizing the importance of preserving and arousing new interests in art, our curriculum makers have set up a series of courses sufficiently varied to give the student a well-balanced widespread understanding of the subject, However, the primary concern is for the individual himself, - his in- terests, his abilities, and even his weaknesses. Furthermore, those who are found talented and sincerely interested are given special guidance. But art does not begin and end in the classroom, it is so taught that the student acquires a more observant outlook, and employs the principles of design, rhythm and balance in his everyday life. 1,7 Rf' 56 ete QF I e I' t 1' .Q kg YNGVE E. SODERBERG Art, Clipper Art Advisor I 3 JOHN M. SHEEHY GEORGE TYROPOLIS ALBIN K. KAYRUKSTIS CHARLES A. CLEMENT English, Counselor English, Dramatics Club Industrial Arts, Dramatic Club, Art, Stagecraft Club, Make-up Club, Dance Club Dance Club JOSEPH V. MEDEIROS JOHN J. McCARTHY RICHARD V. BENVENUTI English, Clipper Advisor, Vocal Music, Vocal Ensembles Instrumental Music, Counselor Band, Orchestra 27 N -I II ' I ' 1 , V 2 -. , at ..1.t- I f,' :' . l '5 fx gp-'Sr' EVERETT MCLOUGHLIN Head of Industrial Arts Department Striving For Crafty Craftsmen Mass-production: scourge of the individuals creative genius. Gone is the independent craftsman of years' gone byg the assembly line has taken over. Why be a jack of all trades, when for every conceivable job, there is a trained specialist? A facile conclusion, but whenever this becomes the attitude, incen- tive to do it yourself falters, initiative weakens, and originality dies. Man is then reduced to a robot, living, breathing, walking, talking-but not creating person. Leading in the cause for craftsmanship and indiivdual achievement is the Industrial Arts Department. Here in the shop, the mighty oak is fashioned into furniture, the block of steel becomes a plumbob, the sheet of aluminum turns into a bracelet and Henry Ford's finest are stripped of their former glory to live again. With infinite care these and other creations are then translated into mechanical drawings or blueprints. And always, with each completed project, there is the glowing satisfaction which comes from doing the job yourself. ,aw M FRED R. SOBIECI-I WESLEY W. STOFFEL ABBOTT W. WHITE JOHNNY E. WILSON Industrial Arts Industrial Arts Industrial Arts, Driver Education Industrial Arts, Stagecraft Club, Dance Club HARRY P. SANTANGELO RALPH B. FROLKE ROBERT M. HESS GEORGE YATROUSIS Industrial Arts, Lockers Industrial Arts, Dance Club Industrial Arts Industrial Artsg Dance,Club 28 Body Building This year, for the first time in the history of New London High School, a program of physical education was put into motion. Two years of planning finally brought the course into being, with Lawrence Drew as head of the department. Drew, a newcomer to the scene, acquired the services of Leslie Dill, Miss Clara Polinski, and Miss Anita Montali as his assistants. Although the new gynasium was not yet ready for use, classes started with the opening of school, the boys meeting at Morgan Park and the girls on the grounds adjacent to the Bartlett Building. However, complaints from various school and city ofiicials as to the upkeep of the area ended the boys' outside activities. Classes began in the new completed gymnasium during mid-winter, with both boys and girls meeting on the spacious, divided fioor. Basketball, volleyball. and a wide variety of sports were offered to all partici- pants. A program of intramural sports was also organized by the department. And so, with no immediate prospect of a sophomore jinx, the Phys-Ed program has shown every indication of success in its first year. LAWRENCE J. DREW Head of Physical Education Department JOHN S. JACZINSKI GEORGE H. GREGORY LESLIE M. DILL ANITA MONTALI Industrial Arts Industrial Attsg Locket Manager, Physical Education Physical Education Rifle Club ,TL . iff -151' tn., . 5, . .. -ftr gag, ffiff. ri i f-' i A' l ls ai I lft :ift .1g. 'l1taa.. at JOHN M. LOWE CLARA POLINSKY MARION K. MORRIS Industrial Arts Physical Education Nurse 29 MRS. MAY M. O'GRADY Director of School Lunch Service A Pause That Refresbes Most prominent of the new additions is the cafeteria. With its linoleum floor, handy stage, and glass bulkheads, it has proved to be one of the most useful, as well as beautiful, assets to our school. Prior to the completion of the huge gym-auditorium, all dances, assemblies, and similar functions were held in the cafe- teria. Fortunately, its mobile furniture made possible a variety of quick changes. Not until later in the year, however, were all of its facili- ties opened. Consequently, Chapman Kitchen continued to feed the hungry mobs, and most eating was done in classrooms. To relieve overcrowding, the student body was divided into three shifts, and fourth period trisected accordingly. As soon as all equipment was ready, the Cafeteria Staff, under the direction of Mrs. O'Grady, swung into action. With the help of vocational students, tasty meals at cut rate prices were served daily from 11:00 to 12:15. Soft lights, sweet music, and a balanced diet provided adequate ulcer insurance, and lunch time became indeed, a pause that refreshes. 1 ...K , Mrs. E. McLaughlin and Mrs. N. Drea J. Epps, N. Hickey, T. Benson, R. Shapiro, B. Balossi M. Fielding are the first to be served in our new cafeteria. WPS' I K. 1 F. Ruddy, Mrs. O'Grady, and R. Young pre- pare for the noon day rush. 30 A Clean Sweep A small but capable group of sanitation engineers is responsible for the upkeep of our campus. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, they are on the job, Whether it's a faulty thermostat, broken window, burned-out light bulb, or just plain dirt, they make it their concern. Armed with mops, brooms, ladders, and trusty Stilson wrenches, they wage a con- stant battle against the ravages of nature and neglect. Broken test tubes, leaky faucets, and empty coke bottles are all part of a day's work. This year, more than ever, we have come to realize the importance of our campus. The long-awaited completion of our new addition gave rise to a pride and feeling of unity previously unknown to New London High School. And so, aware that every privilege is accompanied by a responsibility, we made a real effort to clean up, and stay cleaned. But with their own brand of school spirit, the Custodial Staff, rising above and beyond the call of duty, took every conceivable precaution to maintain an attractive, healthful, and functional environment for a happy high school year. mm? George Hoare, K. Avery, Anna Ennis, Mike O'Connell. 31 l Austin Ruddy Thomas Frisa Thomas McPherson Mrs. Morris shows J. Meyers how it's done. ------- A fig: l...-sun- A H ealtloy Outlook A sound mind in a sound body - and in this case, the student body is the goal of our Health Department. With their extensive program of student hygiene, which includes frequent physical check-ups, eye examinations, and supervision of the cafeteria and varsity sports program, they are able to safeguard the health of all sixteen hundred and fifty students. Armed with mercurochrome, gauze and ah-sticks, they seem to be everywhere. Whether a test tube goes woosh or a hack saw slips, or a poor soul succumbs to the thunder- ering herd, they are always there - with a helping hand and an encouraging word. This year, with the addition of a physical education pro- gram, and the rapid growth of our student body, additional duties have been delegated to the Health Department. Yet with a deep sense of school and civic spirit, they have assumed these responsibilities, and carried on the good work. , 'N' This is the way I see it, explains Z. Littman to Mrs. Morris Dr. Dyer on one of his weekly visits to NLI-IS. Gorra, Gambuzzi, Feraci, Farrell, and Cotnoir waiting their turn to see the doctor. Parents Take Action Vigorously attaining new goals, the New London iigh School P. T. A. has reached its second birth- ay. With large groups of parents becoming active, here was a sharp rise in membership, and school ac- ivities began to feel the effect of stronger support. llong with the faculty, our parents went all out in pro- uring money for new band uniforms. They enlisted the id of several civic and fraternal organizations as well s of merchants and citizens, No doubt, the terrific show- ag of our musical groups throughout the year brought n this campaign. The students, on the other hand, 'layed a big part in P. T. A. affairs. Leading the organization in its second year were the allowing: President, Mr. Leland Woodford, Program Ihairrnan, Lt. Alexander Lennox, jr., Membership Chair- man, Mrs. james McTigueg Treasurer, Mr. joseph Epps, Lecording Secretary, Mrs. C. L. Canfield, Public Rela- ons Chairman, Mr. Albert Nitscheg Corresponding Sec- etary, Mr. Joseph Couillardg Ways and Means Chair- man, Mrs. Perry Shafner. Waterford District Represent- tive, Mrs. Jesse Hilton, Quaker Hill Representative, 'Ir. William Campbell, Youth Activities Chairman, Mr. irthur Ebbyg and Board Booster Co-Chairmen, Mrs. H. I. Larrabee and Dr. Alan MacDonald. Members of the Executive Board are, Front Row, left to right: Mr. Holland, Mr. Woodford, Mrs. Lennox, Mrs. Canfield, Mrs. Hilton, Back Row, left to right: Mr. Campbell, Mr. Nitsche, Mrs. Shafner, Mr. Epps, Mr. Ebby. Cordial relations between parents and teachers: Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Benvenuti, and Mr. and Mrs. Pacifici. in Talking over future plans with Mr. Snape are Dr. and Mrs. A. Darling, J. Impellltteri giving directions to Mrs. MacDonald. Tuneski, and Mrs. Beaney during Patent's Night. 33 e 122' X555-f Z'f'f 1.,Q , -B N- Xl PX Y S? FY g: i xy? 4 X D' 'LSR + ' .Q Xj,, ..k5.'f, mx , 1' '. rim 22 X K4 ,AX M L 1 EJ I . 1- FXTH K hm . 'QQ 1 ,VP C Z SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS are, left to right: Richard Carnaroli, Vice-Presi- dent, Charles Sachatello, Treasurer, Sandra Caldrello, Secretary, and joseph Im- pellitteri, President. SENIOR CLASS ADVISORS Seated: Mrs. Mary T. Talcott. Standing, left to right: john M. Sheehy, joseph 36 V. Medeiros, Carlton F. Small, and Nancy P. Watson. The Last Link Commencement looms near as we, the class of 1954, walk the last mile. The sweet sorrow of parting is close at hand, our days are numbered. Already there is a nostalgia as we realize that the four best years of our lives lie behind us - like pleasant memories. But all good things must end, and this is no exception. As the last link between New London High and its predecessors, our class, more than any other, is symbolic. We have been a living part of the evolu- tion in which New London's schools combined to form a single institution of which we all could boast: New London High . And, in these four years, we have witnessed the great significance of this move, for with a definite pride in unity, which far sur- passed any previous school spirit, we sought a com- mon goal - one for which we all could work. Therefore, with the long-awaited new addition now a reality, this year marks not only the completion of our high school years, but also of our high school. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS ARE: left to right: Angelo De Vivo, Presidentg Mary Hartmann, Secretaryg William O'Donnell, Treasurerg john Deligeorge, Vice- President. F irst Pom'-Year M en After three happy and eventful years, we, the class of 1955, were eagerly looking forward to our fourth and final year. At last, after ages of being underclassmen, we would be mighty seniors, and this would be our year. Realizing that all eyes would be upon us - the first class to enter New London High as freshmen - we strove to excel. Already we had distinguished ourselves in athletics, scholastics, and extracurricular activities. But now, in our senior year, we would face the biggest and most important challenge of all: school leadership. At this point, the only dark cloud on the horizon was a sudden realization of the fact that we had reached the last lap in our all too short high-school career. It seemed as though we had just begun, as new and untried as the school itself. But here we were at the three quarter mark, in the best years of our lives. And so, we struggled for achievement, de- termined to make our senior year not only the last, but also the ben. JUNIOR CLASS ADVISORS Left to right: Rose Stucky, William Foye, John Casey, Mary Lee OHN C AHERN DAVID R. ALLBERRY Ifiqw of new walk going lowardx Chapman and Bartlett B 'ldmgf' CHARLES P. AMBULOS GERALDINE E. AMERAL ALL HAIL TO THEE ROBERT L. ANDREOLI ALBERT L. ANNIBALINI JAMES F. ARCHER 'CARLYLE S. ATKINSON FRANCIS M. AVILLAR CAROL J. BAKER ROBERT A. BALDI FRANK M. BARCA 38 RICHARD N. BARRY BARRY S. BECKER SAMUEL M. BECKER FAYE E. BEEBE MYRNA J. BEIT BEVERLY D. BELLIAN THOMAS W. BENSON RITA A. BENOWITZ OUR ALMA MATER ALVIN L. BEZANSON RONALD J. BERRY Front enlrance to New Wing. RONALD j. BIRCHALL ROBERT 1. BLAKE W 39 PATRICIA BLIVEN ROBERT N. BLODGETT WILLIAM S. BOGUSZEWSKI PAUL V. BONGO . 2 LINDA M. BORGES ELAINE M. BOSKA NANCY M. BOUCHARD CHARLES J. BOYLE COLORS: GREEN AND GOLD E 5 , . . UW, , 1, 1 : COLLEEN M. BREITHAUPT EDWINA D. BRIGHT Seated at hif uxually cluttered clerk if Rohert Moore, gui? Editor-in-chief of the Clipper. Hif other .vchool activities include French Cluh of which he if prexident, and Track. CATHERINE M' BROUSSEAU ICANN E' BUDDINGTON V 40 r S I ff I is 5 3 3 LEROY D. BROCCOLI JAMES BROWN Holding up the lamp poxt are left to rlgbt: Arthur DeWolf and Robert Blodgett, co-captain: of the baseball and football teamf, rexpectively. HER NOBLE SONS DALE E. BURGESS JAMES T. BURROWS SANDRA J. CALDRELLO ALAN E. CAMASSAR JUDITH E. CAMPBELL SARAH A. CARDILLO RICHARD CARNAROLI JOSEPH C. CAULFIELD THOMAS W. CAVANAUGH WILLIAM J. CAVANAUGH 41 If I v Lf ANN C. CHAPMAN JANET R. CHAPMAN THOMAS A. CHAPMAN RICHARD E. CHAPPELL RONALD C. CHAPPELL ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN NAOMI R. CINQUANTA GEORGE J. CIRILLO AND DAUGI-ITERS PROUD MYRON COHEN FRANK L. COLLINS A 'L Q.. ATA A 'Si . ,, f1'2'2-se. if T A - 2 ' ,ff ' ' ' STEPHEN W. COLONIS CONSTANTINE L. CONSTANTINE 42 View of new wing Jhowing new claxxroomx and ojices LM ROYAL D. COOK ALAN S. COOPER JOHN J. COSTA ROBERT S. COWDREY I a SHIRLEY A. DADSON ALBERT E. DAHL CARMELA M. D'AMICO RICHARD DAVIDSON TO BE AMONG HER FOLD. ,M 'arf g,,,-f BURTON II. DEAN RICHARD L. DeBIASI 43 JOHN J. DeGANGE ALFONSO de la CRUZ l LORENZO de la CRUZ EDWARD J. De-LAURA f , .a New Entrance to the Nathan Hale Building. BERNADETTE L. DESSERT ' WILLIAM D. DEVINE -- x v N I ' I X- ' , 1 f X - I -A Q 1 . ,TIME BUT ADDS I 4' rt X P ARTHUR A. DeWOLF JOAN L. DeWOLFE JOSEPH R. DiMAGGIO CHARLES F. DIMMOCK PETER N. DOUKAS KATHERINE M. DOUTON EDWARD J. DUCLOS JOHN C. DUPLICE -sa E E v 1 E I Z I I 5 1 2 s 2 5 3 5 E i MARLENE U. EATON STUART F. EBBY BETTYE R. EDWARDS LORETTA M. EDWARDS TO FAITH IN THEE VICTOR ELCI ROBERT A. ELENOWITZ ROLAND L. ENOS CYNTHIA M. ERSHMANN JAMES P. ESPINOSA JOHN ESPINOSA ANNE K. FABIE LEROY E. FALCONI MARGARET E. FARRELL FRANCIS C. FAULKNER I Sandra Culdrello, Jecretary to the Senior Clan, haf been an Olllffdlldfllg member of the cheerleading Jqund. WARREN S FIRMIN ROBERT E FEDUS WELL EVER LOYAL BE , ,I B . . ANNA M. FLETCHER HAZEL A. FLETCHER MYRONA M. FLOOD JUNE A. FOGG RICHARD R. FOUTTER DAVID H. FRANCIS PAUL R. GABOURY REGINA E. GADA MARY ELLEN GALLAHER DOROTHY GATHERAL Stopping long enough to admire hix latext masterpiece if Stanley Simon, Editor-in-chief of the Compaxx. JAMES E. GEAGLONE JEWEL S. GEER SO LET OUR VOICES JOSEPH A. GIORDANO FRANCES L. GIULIANA LAWRENCE W. GLADU CYNTHIA A, GOODE JOSEPH 'A. GRANFIELD WILLIAM E. GREENE GAIL P. GREENLEAF WILLIAM S. GRIFFIN ALFRED G. GRIGLIO ROBERT S. GRILLO Obliging lhe Clipper camerman ix Richard Carnugoli, give- Prexidenl of the Senior Clan and captain of our efen ing New England Cbampionxbip Imxketlmll team. THOMAS J' GROARK JOSEPH W' GRONDZIK SING OUR PRAISE ROBERT K. HALLISEY ROBERT P. HALPERN MERRILL J. HANCOCK PHILLIP J. HANCOCK GERALD A. HANEY GERALD B. HAWKES ERNEST HENDERSON DONALD C. HERMAN i PHYLLIS A. HEVVITT ELEANOR HIGGINS MARY-LOU M. HIGGINS FREDERICK E. HILL .si as EDWIN C. HILLE FORDYCE G. HILTON KENNETH HOAGLAND ROBERT T. HOLBROOK THROUGH ALL ETERNITY CHRIS J. HORNER PHILIP G. HOWARD CORA E. HURSHMAN JOSEPH T. IMPELLITTERI g , M if for man on the job - Peter Vine, as bead of our .rtndent monitor Jyxtem, was the Student Councilk moxt active member. , 'W 5 HY is ar , gg: 2 f ill! jg HJ 5 ALBERT W. LAWRENCE JEAN F. LEIPER JOSEPH P. LEMMON JOAN H. LEON ROBERT E. LENNEY AUGUSTUS C. LEWIS BLAINE LOIACONO ANTHONY J. LONGO HER GLORIOUS FAME L xv Top-notch athlete joseph Giordano wax co-captain of the RICHARD C. LORD ANTHONY P. LORELLO 5 football' and baseball teamx. Hix oalxfamllng performame all BRADLEY W LORINSKY JANE C LOWERY - 52 ' Jeafon nz both Jporl: earned him thu dimnction ,. X ,ia ,A Maia, I H 14 , ,YQ , if Sf , '- 52,4515 f'ff!E-i559f ?'1ii955f um s 8' ffm' ,YQ ., f? ,f - Ei! A :ide entrance joining the Chapman building to the New Wing. DELORES M. MAY SILVERIO J. MAZZELLA EILEEN F. MCCARTHY CARL M. MCLOUGHLIN RAISED ON HIGH ROBERT W. MCLAUGHLIN RICHARD F. MEEK JOSEPH A. MENGHI GEORGE P. MITCHELL ROBERT L. MOORE DAVID P. MURPHY JEROME E. MURPHY MICHAEL MURPHY' ANTHONY P. MUSCARELLA SELMA M. NAJIM NAOMI E. NEAL ROBERT A. NELSON if L ,gf A ff 5' . Jai' Q ROBERT P. NENNA MARLYN C. NITSCHE DOROTHY A. NOYES THOMAS R. O'CONNER BENEATH THE SKY 'EY ANTONIO ORBE LEON R. PACIFICI Bexider her job as Biography editor and typift of the Clipper Phyllix Hewitt found time to take an active part in Band CLARABELLE c. PANGILINAN JEAN A. PATCI Dmmmu and Frmd? dub. ' 1 JOAN B. PATCI NADINE M. PATTERSON As prefidint of the Senior Clay: and Student Council, if Iofepb Impe litteri was leader of the :tudent body. In addi- tion he played on the vanity football team. GERARD J' PEDRO CHARLOTTE M' PETERSON HER COLORS BOLD KATHERINE PETERSON NINO PIERFEDERICI WALTER PROCHORENA HOWARD M. PUMERANTZ WARNER A. RATHBUN DOROTHY L. REBMANN JOEL F. RILEY LEO A. RIOUX HAROLD A. ROBBINS DAVID ROCHE Student Counril representative, Stuart Ebby, wax ulxo prefi- JOHN J ROGGERO BERNADINE C ROSE dent of the Spanish Club and u member of the Truck Jquud. WILL GLOW. RANKED BENEATH PATRICIA ROSE RUFUS R. ROSE DAVID N. ROSELUND RICHARD J. ROWLEY MARIETTA RUBINO ROBERT L. RUEST JOHN W. RUSSELL ELIZABETH J. SABIA CHARLES R. SACHATELLO BERNARD A. SALVATORE Elaine Boxka, biograpby editor of tbe yearbook, wax active ax a cbeerleader and a member of :be Senior Council. UNA-MAE SCHECK HELEN J' SCHNURR THOSE GLOWING COLORS 1, , W A , R., S S .3, 1, ' WILLIAM A. SCHULTZ J. BROOKS SCOVILLE ROBERT M. SEGAL WALTER J. SENKOW ROBERT P. SHAUGHNESSY ROBERT J. SHEEDY ANA MAE SHEEHAN EDWARD A. SIFF I .I 1 ,1 '...'+ ' , ' I 'Q , A 1- i:.,nT,,H.,,,: LK.. , A View of our new parking lol. LEGI ONS MARCH ENROLLED 5 JEAN V. SIMONE NANCY L. SMITH ROY JQ SMITH JO ANN SNOW JAMES SHINE 59 DIANE M. SOUSA BRADFORD E. SOUTHWORTH Jrfftf' 'ifwliffd W CARMELLA J. SPADARO SYLVIA A. STADNICK HOMER C. ROBERT K. STREETER STARKWEATHER, JR. ROBERT E. WARAKOMSKY JOYCE C. WARD DAVID F. SULLIVAN JOSEPH E. SWIDER IN MEMORIES SHE JOHN R. SYLVESTER ANDREW ROTHE Trying lo make both end: meet if Mr. Moneybagf' bim- xelf, Charlef Sacbetello, AJ clan treasurer and bzuinen manager of the Compan, he had a hnger in all financial again. 60 RICHARD THURLOW LUCIUS G' TORTORA ARTHUR B. TRAYNOR MICHAEL A. TUCCHIO RICHARD G. TURNER EDWARD F. UGUCCIONI RAYMOND J. UGUCCIONI JANE VanI.OAN JOHN Y. K. WONG CHARLES B. WOOD, III WILL LIVE FOREVER ARTHUR P. VINE CRAIG O. VINE BETTE J. WADE JOHN H. WADSWORTH Poxing for the camera is Delorex May, leader of the Baton Club. She hax been a majorette .rinse her Ffefbman year. Main hall .of Qur new addition. 'O GUIDE Us ' m E11 EDNA D. WAY MARVIN WEINBERG REGINALD A. WHEELER PAUL A. WHITE THOMAS N. WHITTY JONATHAN A. WILLETTS BARBARA A. WILLIAMS VIOLA W. WINTERS GREEN AND GOLD. MARJORIE L WOOD EUGENE C YOUNG LOIS I YOUNG ALVAN O ZARATE STR . .,... HIRLEY T. ZIMMERMAN CYNTHIA I. ZULIANI RICHARD STRICKLAND A AHERNQJOHN C. - johnny Art Club 1, Spanish Club 2, 3,ABusiness Club 2, Basketball 1, Football 3, 4. ALLBERRY, DAVID R. - Dave AMBULOS, CHARLES P. - Chas Boy's Choir 1, A Cappella Choir 2, 3, 4. AMERAL, GERALDINE F. - Gerry ANDREOLI, ROBERT L. - Andy Varsity Club, Italian Club 1, Student Council 2, 3, Class Treasurer 3, Base- ball 1, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. ANNIBALINI, ALBERT L. - Abbey Bowling Club 2, 3, Dramatic Club 1, Football 3, Track 4. ARCHER, JAMES F. - 'jim Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Rifle Club 2, Track 3. ATKINSON, CARLYLE S. AVILLAR, FRANCIS M. - Frank Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance Band 3, 4, All New England Music Festival 3, Latin Club 2, All State Band 4, Nutmeg Boy's State Representative 3, Cross Country 3, 4, Track 3, 4, National Honor Society 3, 4. B BAKER, CAROL J. - Jeanne Baton Club 1. BALDI, ROBERT A. -- Bob Italian Club 2, Library Club CTreas- urerj 2. BARCA, FRANK M. - Frankie Italian Club 1, 2. BARRY, RICHARD N. - Dick Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4. BECKER, BARRY S. - Ba Compass Representative 1, 2, 3, 4, Clip- per Staff 4, Dramatic Club 4. BEEBE, FAYE E. Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4, Make up Crew 1, Student Council 3, Glee Club 3, 4, Advertising Stall 1. BEIT, MYRNA J. - Myrn Basketball 1, Baton 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance Committee 1, 2, 4, Chess Club 3, Variety Show 3. BELLIAN, BEVERLY D. -- Rebel Dance Committee 3, 4, Make up Crew 3, Basketball 13 Compass Staff 2, 3. SENIOR DIRECTORY BENOWITZ, RITA A. Chess Club 2, 3, Make up Crew 3, 4, Glee Club 3. BENSON, THOMAS W. - Tom Photography B. Club 1, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Projection Crew 3, 4, Spanish Club 4, Chess Club 3, 4, Choir 2, 3, 4, All-state chorus 4. BERRY, RONALD A. Glee Club 1, Public Speaking 3, Or- chestra 1, 2, 3, Maine All-State Or- chestra, Advertising Stafl 4. BEZANSON, ALVIN L. - Al Rifle Club 4. BIRCHALL, RONALD - Ron Basketball 1, Rifle Club 1. BLAKE, ROBERT J. - Duke Cross Country 1, 2, Track 3, 4, Rifle Club 1. BLIVEN, PATRICIA - Pat BLODGETT, ROBERT N. -- Newt Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-captain 4. BOGUSZEWSKI, WILLIAM S. -- Bogie Projection Crew 3. BONGO, PAUL V. - Bing Basketball 1, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Pro- jection Crew 2, 3, 4, French Club 1, 2, Varsity Club 3, 4. BORGES, LINDA M. - Lynn Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4, Baton Club 1, 2, 3, 4. BOSKA, ELAINE M. Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, Make up 1, French 1, 3, Tennis 2, 3, Clipper 3, 4, Senior Council 4. BOUCHARD, NANCY M. - Nan Girls Basketball 1, 2, Tennis 3. BOYLE, CHARLES J. - Son Spanish Club 1. BREITHAUPT, COLLEEN M. - Tootsie Dance Committee 2, 3, 4, Library Club 2. BRIGHT, EDWINA D. - Tootsie Glee Club, Choir 1, Spanish Club 2, 3, Typing Prize 3. BROCCOLI, LEROY D. -- Br0C Baseball 1, Basketball 1. 64 BROUSSEAU, CATHERINE M. - ..Kay.. Student Council 3, Debating Club 2, Art Club 3. BROWN, JAMES - Jim Chess Club 1, 2, French Club 1. BUDDINGTON, JOANN E. - Jo Spanish Club 1, Dance Committee 3, Glee Club 3, 4, Make-up Crew 4. BURGESS, DALE E. Spanish Club 1, French Club 2, Com- pass 2, Clipper 2, New England Music Festival 2, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, Baseball 1. BURROWS, JOSEPH T. C CALDRELLO, SANDRA J. Advertising Staff 1, Dance Committee 1, 2, Make-up Crew 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, Choir 3, 4, Pep Squad 1, Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Italian Club 2, 33 Basketball 1, 2, Tennis Club 2, 3, Stud- ent Council 4, Class Secretary 4. CAMASSAR, ALAN E. - Cam Track 1, Cross-Country 1, Band 1, 2, Glee Club 1, Spanish Club 2, 3, Base- ball 3, 4, Intramurals 1, Conn. and New England Music Festival 1. CAMPBELL, JUDITH E. - Judy Baton Club 1, Softball 1, Basketball 1, 2. CARDILLO, SARAH A. - Sally Dance Committee, Italian Club 2, 3, Tennis Club 3, Forum Club 4. CARNAROLI, RICHARD - Dick Football 1, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Base- ball 3, 4. CAULFIELD, JOSEPH C. - Joe Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 4. CAVANAUGH, THOMAS W. - ...-rom., Cross-country 4, Track 4, Spanish Club 4, Intramurals 1. CAVANAUGH, WILLIAM J. ... Willie Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 4. CHAPMAN, ANN C. French Club 1, 2, 3. CHAPMAN, JANET R. - Jan Choir 4. CHAPMAN, THOMAS A. Basketball 1, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 2, 3. CHAPPELL, RICHARD E. - Dick Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Swing Band 1, New England Band Festival 2, Conn. Band Festival 2, Intramurals 4. CHAPPELL, RONALD' C. Rifle Club 2, 3, Compass Representa- tive 4. CHRISTENSEN, ROBERT A. - Cris Latin Club 1, Spanish Club 1, 2, Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, Glee Club l, 2, Choir 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Swing Band 3, 4, Conn. Choral Festival 4. CINQUANTA, NAOMI R. - Nay Glee Club 1, 2, Choir 3, 4, Compass 2, 3, 4, Italian Club 2, 3, Latin Club 2, Clipper Staff 3, National Honor Society 3, 4. CIRILLO, GEORGE - Ziggy Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1. COHEN, MYRON - Mike Rifle Club 2. COLLINS, FRANK L. - Skip Spanish Club 2, 3, Photography Club 2, 3, Rifle Team 3, 4. COLONIS, STEPHEN W. - Steve Cross-country 1. CONSTANTINE, CONSTANTINE L. - Larry Spanish Club 4, Photography Club 2, Cross-country 3, 4, Rifle Club 4. COOK, ROYAL D. - Roy Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, Track 2. COOPER, ALAN S. - Coop Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, Projection Crew 2, 3, 4, New England Music Festival 2, Photography 1, Compass 2, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Stage Crew 3, 4, Clipper Advertising Staff 2. COSTA, JOHN J. - Johnnie Photography Club 1. COWDREY, ROBERT S. - Bob Football 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, Rifle team 2, 3, Class president 3 fBillardJ. D DADSON, SHIRLEY A. -- Sl'lirI Basketball 2, Baton 1, 2, 3. SENIOR DIRECTORY DAHL, ALBERT E. - Chick I Basketball 1, Track 1, Senior Council. D'AMICO, CARMELA DAVIDSON, RICHARD A. - Davado Rifle Club 2, Photography Club 1, Spanish Club 2, French Club 2. DEAN, BURTON H. Swing Band 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, Spanish Club 4, National Honor Society. DeBIASI, RICHARD L. - Dick Italian Club 3. DeGANGE, JOHN J. - Jack Mauager's Club 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, Basketball Manager 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball Manager 1, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 3. de la CRUZ, ALFONSO Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance band 1, 2, 3, 4. de la CRUZ, LORENZO DELAURA, EDWARD J. - Eddie Clipper Advertising Staff 1, Band 1, 2, Italian Club 2, Baseball 1. DESSERT, BERNADETTE L. - Detta Eastern Connecticut Music Festival 2, 3, N.E. Music Festival 2, 3, Choir 2, 3, Dramatic Club 1, Glee Club 1, Volley- ball 1, 2, 3. DEVINE, WILLIAM D. - Bill Baseball 2, 3, Football 3. DeWOLF, ARTHUR A. - Art Student Council 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Co- captain 4. DeWOLFE, JOAN L. - Joanie Glee Club 3. DiMAGGIO, JOSEPH R. -- Joe Football 1, 3, 4. DOUKAS, PETER N. Football 2, 3, 4. DOUTON, KATHERINE M. - Cam Y-Teens 1, 2, Business Club 2. DUCLOS, EDWARD Latin Club 1, Spanish Club, Varsity Club 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4. DUPLICE, JOHN G. - Johnny Photography 1, Track 1, Rifle Club 2, Band 2, 4, Italian Club 2, Glee Club 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Thespian So- ciety. 65 E EATON, MARLENE U. EBBY, STUART F. - Stu Whaler 1, Basketball 1, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 2, 4, Latin Club 2, Spanish Club 3, 4, Compass Staff 3, 4, Hartford Courant Award, Treasurer of Nutmeg Boy's State 3. EDWARDS, BETTYE R. Vice-pres. Thespian Society 4, Business Club Sec. 1, Dramatic Club 3, 4. EDWARDS, LORETTA M. - Lore Glee Club 3, 4. ELCI, VICTOR Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance Band 3, 4. ELENOWITZ, ROBERT A. - B0b ' Photography Club 1. ENOS, ROBERT L. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Thespian So- ciety 2, 3, 4, Forum Club 1, French Club 3, 4, Spanish Club 2, Spanish I prize, Span. II prize, French I 8: II prize, Prix d'honeur of the Nat. Soc. of Teachers of French. ERSHMANN, CYNTHIA M. - ,.CVn,, EsP1NosA, JAMES - Jim EsP1NosA, JOHN - Johnnie F FABIE, ANNE K. Make-up Crew l, Dance Committee 2, 3, Spar. 'sh Club 3. FALCONI, LEROY E. - Roy Basketball Manager 1, Freshman Basket- ball Manager 1,' Projection Crew 4, Bowling Club 1, 2. FARRELL, ELINOR M. - Sue FAULKNER, FRANCIS C. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. FEDUS, ROBERT B. Rifle Club 2, 3, 4. FIRMIN, WARREN S. Rifle Club 1. FLETCHER, ANNA M. Dance Committee 1, 2, Orchestra 1, Clipper Advertising Staff 1. FLETCHER, HAZEL A. Student Council, Prep Squad 1, French Club 3, 4, Second Honors. FLOOD, MYRONA M. - Ronnie Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Advertising Staff 1, Spanish Club Secretary 4. FOGG, JUNE A. - Junie Glee Club 1, 2, Biology Club 1, 2, Masqueraders 2, 3, Clipper Minstrels 2, 3. FOUTTER, RICHARD R. - Dick French Club 1, Photography Club 1, Intramurals 1, Cross-country 1, Spanish Club 3, Track 4. FRANCIS, DAVE H. G GABOURY, PAUL R. - Gab Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4, Chess Club 2, 3, Science Club 1, Forum Club 3. GADA, REGINA E. Latin Club, Italian Club 3, 4. GALLAHER, MARY ELLEN Forum Club 4, Latin Club 4. GATHERAL, DOROTHY - Dot Pep Squad 1, Cheerleader 1, 2. GEALONE, JAMES EDWARD - ..-lim.. Track 2, 3. GEER, JEWEL SALLY - Sparkles Library Club 1, 2, Vigilance 1, 2. GIORDANO, JOSEPH ANTHONY- Gio Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 1, A.A. Representative 1, Compass Representative 3. GUILIANO, FRANCES - Fran Italian Club 2, Business Club 2. GLADU, LAWRENCE WALTER - Fingers Football 1, Basketball 1, Track 3, Cross Country 4, Thespian Society 3, 4, Dra- matic Club 3, 4, Latin Club 2, Choir 3, Glee Club 2, Stage Crew 3, 4, Rifle Club 4. GOODE, CYNTHIA ANN - Tiny Y-Teens 3. GRANFIELD, JOSEPH A. - Joe Projection Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Rifle Team 2,3., GREENE, WILLIAM EDGAR -- Greenie Science 1, Band 1, 2, 3, 4. SENIOR DIRECTORY GREENLEAF, GAIL PHYLLIS School Paper 3, Handcraft Club 3, Folk Dancing 3. GRIFFIN, WILLIAM SKIFFINGTON JOSEPH - Will' Basketball 1. GRIGLIO, ALFRED GEORGE - Gag GRILLO, ROBERT Football 1, French Club 1, 2, Italian Club 3, Intramurals 1. GROARK, THOMAS JAMES - ft-I-ornu Latin Club 1, 2, 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Thespian Society 3, 4, Forum Club 4, Intramurals 1. GRONDZIK, JOSEPH WILLIAM - ..J0e.. Italian Club 2, 3, Spanish Club 4, Clipper Staff 4. H HALLISEY, ROBERT -- Bob Photo Club 1, Glee Club 1, Projection Club 4, Intramurals 1. HALPERN, ROBERT PHILIP - Bob Cross-Country 1, Track 1, 4, Photog- raphy Club l, Intramurals 1. HANCOCK, MERRILL JOSEPH - aloe., HANCOCK, PHILIP JOSEPH HANEY, GERALD ANTHONY -- Jerry HAWKES, GERALD - Jerry Rifle Club 1, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance Band 3, 4, French Club 3, Tennis Club 2. HERMAN, DONALD CHARLES - Little Don Photography 1, Dramatics 2, 3, 4, Thespians 2, 3, 4, Projection 4, French 1, 2, 3. HEWITT, PHYLLIS A. - Phyl French Club 2, 3, 4 CVice-Pres. 4J, Band 1, 2, Dramatics 3, Tennis 2, 3, Clipper Staff 4. HIGGINS, ELEANOR - Ellie Chess Club, French Club 3, 4, Clipper Staff 3. 66 HIGGINS, MARY-LOU MARGARET - Mary Business Club 2. HILL, FREDERICK - Fred Projection Crew 2, 3, 4. HILLE, EDWIN CHARLES-l'Eddie HILTON, FORDYCE G. - Ford Photography Club 4, Public Speaking 1, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Thespian Club 3, Spanish Club 2, 3, Stage Crew 2, 3, 4, Stage Manager 3. HOLBROOK, ROBERT TRACY - Bob Stage Crew 1, 3, 4, Rifle Team 2, Dra- matic Club 1, Projection Crew 3, 4, Senior Council 4. HORNER, CHRIS JAMES - Curly Dramatic Club 1. HOWARD, PHILIP GAIL HURSHMAN, CORA ELIZABETH - Coke I IMPELLITTERI, JOSEPH THOMAS- almpy.. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, Latin Club 1, 2, French Club 35 Compass Staff 3, Student Coun- cil 2, 3, 4, Senior Council 4, Class President 2, 3, 4, Nutmeg Boys' State 3, 4, Swing Band 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, A.A. Representa- tive 1, Varsity Club 2, 3, 4. JACOBS, JEANNETTE EILEEN JAMESON, CHARLOTTE ANN Aviation Club 1, Bowling 2, Photo Club 2. JEROME, RICHARD ERNEST - Dick JULLARINE, MICHAEL PHILIP -- Mickey K KAPLAN, THELMA JUNE - Toots KEATING, LAWRENCE JOSEPH - Larry Football 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 4, Forum Club 1, Varsity Club 4, Latin Club 2. KELLY, JOSEPH F. - Feet Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, Bas- ketball 1, 2, Varsity Club 3, 4. KELSY, FREDERICK - Fred KELSEY, JEAN CAROL - Hotrod KERAMIDAS, NICKOLAS - Nick Basketball 1. KERR, LEWIS GORDON -- Scotty Rifle Team 2, 3, 4. KING, ROGER STERLING Projection Club 2, 3, 4. KISER, ROBERT CORBETI' - Bob KOLEY, RONALD PAUL - Ron Kol Rifle Club 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Dance Committee 1, 2, Spanish 2, 4. KOZEK, PAUL MARVIN - Kozy Photography Club 1, Intramurals 1, Spanish Club 1, Basketball 1, KNAUFF, VIRGINIA -- Ginny French Club 4, Drama Club 1, 2, Li- brary Club 1, Stage Make-up Club 3, Sailing Club 3, Student Council 2, Hill- top 3. L LAGROTERIA, JAMES VINCENT - Jim Lagrot Band 1, Italian Club 1. LAKE, JESSIE ELIZABETH -- Jess Glee Club 4. LAKE, THOMAS ALFRED Track 2. LAMOURINE, RICHARD DUNCKLEE - Dunck Spanish Club 1, 2, Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4. LANIER, EDMUND JOHN - Ed Stage Crew 1, 2, Projection Club 3. LARSEN, ANNIE FRANCES Latin 4, Italian Club 4. LAVOIE, JOSEPH NICHOLAS- Joe LAVOIE, REESE GEORGE- George Band 4, Dance Band 4, Football 2, Baseball 1. LAWRENCE, ALBERT WARREN - Samson Track Team 3, Varsity Club 3. LEIPER, JEAN F. - Jeannie Projection Crew 2, 3, 4, Stage Make-up 4, Office Workers 2, 3, 4. SENIOR DIRECTORY LEMMON, JOSEPH - Joe Football 1, Track 3. LEON, JOAN HELENE - Shrimp Freckles Bowling 1, Cheerleader 2, School News- paper 3, Baseball 3, Debating Society 3, Pep Club 3, Forum Club 4. LENNEY, ROBERT ELSWORTH - Bob Projection Club 3, Dance Committee 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, Football 1, 3, 4. LEWIS, AUGUSTUS C. - Gus LOIACONO, BLAINE - La Cross-Country 1, 2, Football 3, Track 1, 2, 4, Italian Club 3, Latin Club 2. LONGO, ANTHONY JOSEPH - Tony LORD, RICHARD - Dick LORRELLO, ANTHONY PAUL - Tony Italian Club 1, 2. LORINSKY, BRADLEY WOLFE - Brad Chess Club 3, Rifle Club 3. LOWERY, JANE CONSTANCE - Janie Clipper Advertising Staff 4, Baton Club 1, 2, Dramatic Club 1, Swimming Club 2, Basketball 1, 2, Fieldball Team 2, Volleyball 2, 3, Clipper 4. LUCAS, PAUL FRANKLIN - Luke Spanish Club 3, 4. M MMDONALD, CHARLES MacDONALD, MICHAEL JOHN - Mike ' MACIONE, JOHN MICHAEL - Mouse Track 2, Intramurals 3, Spanish 4. MANOS, GEORGE CHRISTOS Student Council 1, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, State Music Festival 1, 2, 3, 4, New England Music Festival 3. MANWARING, ARNOLD MELVILLE Football 1, 2, Co-Captain 3, Managers Club 4, Varsity Club 4. MARGOLIS, LAURENCE Z. - Larry Projection Club 3, Stage Crew 3, Dra- matic Club, Marionette Club. 67 MARK, WILLIAM - Bill Basketball 1, Football 4, Latin Club. MARSH, ERROLL CHARLES - Ralph MARSHALL, BRUCE M. Manager's Club 3, 4, Clipper Stall 4, National Honor Society. MARTIN, ROBERT LOUIS - Bob Projection Crew: Photography Club 2. MARTIN, VERA Glee Club 1, 2, Choir 3, 4, Cheer- leaders 1, 2, 3, 4. MITCHELL, GEORGE PETER - Mitch Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Swing Band 4, French Club 2, Latin Club 1, 2, Variety Show 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 4. MOORE, ROBERT LEE - Bob Rifle Club 3, Baseball 1, Track 2, 3, 4, Compass 3, Clipper 4, French Club 4. MURPHY, DAVID PAUL - Murf Athletic Club 1, Intramural 1, Business Club 1. K MURPHY, JEROME E. -- Jerry Glee Club 1, Choir 2, 3. MURPHY, MICHAEL MAY, DOLORES MARIE - Meatball D Baton Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treas- urer 1, Secretary of Junior Class. MAZZELLA, SILVERIO JOSEPH - ..Joe,. Latin Club 1, 2, Italian Club 3, 4. MCCARTHY, EILEEN FRANCES Compass 3, Orchestra 2, 3, Choir 2, 3, Hilltop 1, W. M. I. Orchestra 2, 3, Glee Club 1, New England Festival 3. McLOUGHLIN, CARL MILTON .... Pinky Football 1. McLAUGHLIN, ROBERT WILLIAM T 1-Maclf MEEK, RICHARD FRED - Dick Rifle Club 3, Dance Committee 3, Spanish Club 3. MENGHI, JOSEPH RAYMOND - Meng Art Club 1, Manager's Club 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club 4, Senior Council 4, Clip- per Staff 4. MUSCARELLA, ANTHONY PAUL - Sonny N NAJIM, SELMA MIRIAM - Sally Compass Staff 3, 4, Dance Committee 4, Debating Society 1, 2, Bowling League 1. NEAL, NAOMI E. - Na Glee Club 3. NELSON, ROBERT AXEL - Nel Basketball 1, French Club 3, 4, Latin Club 1, 2. NENNA, ROBERT - Bob Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club 4. NITSCHE, MARGARET CAROLYN - Marlyn French Club 3, Spanish Club 3, Cheer- leader 1, 2, 3. NOYES, DOROTHY ANNE -- Dot Baton Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Vice Presi- dent 2, 3, Student Council 2, 3, Span- ish Club 1. O O'CONNOR, THOMAS ROBERT - Tom Okie Basketball 3, 4, Golf 3. ORBE, ANTONIO -- Tony Track 1, 2, 3, Basketball I. P PACIFICI, LEON ROMEO Science Club 1, Beginners Band 1, Ad- yanced Band 2, 3, French Club 2, 3, Rifle Club 4. PANGILINAN, CLARABELLE CORNELIA - Cowbell Compass Staff 2, 3, Latin Club 2, Pep Squad 1, Cheerleaders 2, 3, 4. PATCI, JEAN ANN - Chicken Glee Club 3, Choir 3. PATc1, JOAN B. PATTERSON, NADINE MAE - Windy Business Club 2, Glee Club 1, 3, 4, Choir 4. PEDRO, GERARD - Jerry PETERSON, CHARLOTTE MARION - Pete Char Chess Club 3, Stage Crew 3. SENIOR DIRECTORY PETERSON, KATHERINE - Kathy Photo Club 1, 2, Glee Club 2, Hilltop 1, 2, 3, Intramurals 1, 2, 3. PIERFEDERICI, NINO - Tony PROCHORENA, WALTER PUMERANTZ, HOWARD M. - Howie Intramurals 3, Football 1, 2, Spanish 1, 2, Forum Club 3, Chess Club 3, Business Club 3. R RATHBUN, WARNER ALBERT REBMANN, DOROTHY LORETTA - Dot Pep Squad 1, Cheering 2, 3, Business Club 3, French 2, 3, 4. RILEY, JOEL FRANCIS - Rusty Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. RIOUX, LEO ADRIAN - Hawk ROTHE, ANDREW ROBBINS, HAROLD AVERY - Harry Rifle Club 3. ROCHE, DAVID Latin Club 1, 2, Spanish Club 4, Stud- ent Council 3, Senior Council 4, Span- ish Club 4, Football 3, 4, Intramurals 3, Dance Committee 3. ROGGERO, JOHN JOSEPH - Johnny Football 1, 3, 4, 5, Basketball 1, Var- sity Club 4. ROSE, BERNADINE C. - Bernie Latin Club I, 2, Glee Club 1, 2, Choir 3, 4. ROSE, PATRICIA - Pat Dramatic Club 3. ROSE, RUFUS R. - Rufe French Club 2, Projection Crew 3, Glee Club 1, Rifle Club 2, 3, 4. ROSELAND, DAVE NILES - Zeb RUBINO, MARIETTA Glee Club 3, Choir 3. RUEST, ROBERT LEONARD -- Bob French Club 1. RUSSELL, JOHN WILSON 68 S SABIA, ELIZABETH JOANNE - Cookie Torch Advertising 1, Compass Staff 2, 3, Dramatic Club 2, Forum Club 2, Latin Club 1, 2, Italian Club 3, 4, Choir 2, 3, 4. SACHATELLO, CHARLES RAYMOND -- Sach Latin Club 1, 2, 3, Compass 2, 3, 4, Student Council 4, Treasurer Senior Class, Senior Council 4. SALVATORE, BERNARD ANGELO - Benny SCHECK, UNA-MAE Choir 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 4, Compass Staff 3, Latin Club 2, 3, Italian Club 3, 4, New England Music Festival 2, 4, Connecticut Music Festival 2. SCHNURR, HELEN JEAN SCHULTZ, WILLIAM ANTHONY Football 1, Art Club 1. SCOVILLE, BROOKS 1. SEGAL, ROBERT MURRAY - Bob Latin Club 1, 2, 3, Forum Club 3, 4, Dramatics Club 3, 4, Student Council 4, Football 2. SENKOW, WALTER J. - Walt Cross-Country 3, Track 3, Public Speak- ing 3, Forum Club 3, Thespian So- ciety 3, Dramatics 3, Latin Club 3, Projection Club 3. SHAUGHNESSY, ROBERT PATRICK - Whale Business Club 2, Rifle Club 2, Latin Club 1, 2, Clipper Advertising 3. SHEEDY, ROBERT JOSEPH -- Shane Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 2, Student Council 1, Class President I. SHEEHAN, ANNA MAE -- Annie Dance Committee 2, Make-Up Crew 1, French Club 2, 3, 4, Business Club 2, Baton Club 1, Office Workers 3. SIFF, EDWARD ALAN - Big Ed Basketball 1, 3, 4, Track 1, 3, 4, Latin Club 1, 2, Dramatics 2, 3, 4, Thespian Society 3, 4, Public Speaking Club 3, Spanish Club 4. SIMON, STANLEY E. - Stan Compass 42, 3, 4, Editor 4, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, National Thespian Society, Latin Club 1, 2, Pres. 3, Photography Club 1, Public Speaking 3, Student Council 3, Hi-Y 4, Boys State 3, 4. SIMONE, JEAN 1 SlII1On6 Italian Club 3, 4. SMITH, NANCY L. -- Nance Clipper Adv. Staff: Jr. Baton Club, Basketball 2, Girl's A.A. OHice Worker, Library Assistant. SMITH, ROY J. - Smitty Chess Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 3. SNOW, JOANN - Jo Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance Committee 2. SHINE, JAMES SOUSA, DIANE MARIE - Dee Baton Club 1, 2, Stage Make-up 1, 2, 3, 4, Clipper Adv. Staff 3, Dance Com- mittee 4, Tennis Club 3, Oilice Assist- ant 3, 4. SOUTHWORTH, BRADFORD E. -- Brad Basketball 1, 2, 3, Spanish Club 2, 3, Dance Committee 2, 4. SPADARO, CARMELLA J. - Cam Baton Club 1, 2, Choir 1. STADNICK, SYLVIA ANN .. Dimples Baton Club 1, 2, Glee Club 2, 3, Dance Committee 4, Choir 4, Make-up Crew 4. STARKWEATHER, I-IOMER C., JR. - Stanky STREETER, ROBERT K. - Bob Baseball 1, Rifle Club 4, Choir 1, Foot- ball 1. STRICKLAND, RICHARD - Strick Photography 2. SULLIVAN, DAVID FRANCIS - sun Photography 3, Baseball 3, Basketball 3. SWIDER, JOSEPH E. -- Joe SYLVESTER, JOHN ROBERT - Jack - T THURLOW, RICHARD - Rich SENIOR DIRECTORY TORTORA, LUCIUS GEORGE - Lou Photography Club 1, Projection Crew 3, Italian Club I. TRAYNOR, ARTHUR BERNARD - Art Stage Crew 1, 2, Basketball 2. TUCCIO, MICHAEL ANTHONY - Art Spanish Club 3, Football 1, 2, 3, 4. TURNER, RICHARD GILBERT - Dick Baseball 1. U UGUCCIONI, EDWARD FRANCIS- Ned Baseball 1, Football Manager 2. UGUCCIONI, RAYMOND JOSEPH- Rocky Varsity Club 3, Baseball 1, Basketball 1. V VAN LOAN, JANE VINE, ARTHUR PETER - Pete Student Council 3, 4, Class Treasurer 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance Band 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 1, 2, 3. VINE, CRAIG OWEN Science Club 1, Dramatic Club 1, Pro- jection Crew 3, Choir 3, 4, Spanish Club 4, Chess Club 4. W WADE, BETTE - Bet Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4, Choir 1, 3, 4. WADSWORTH, JOHN HENRY .. Waddy Chess Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Projection Crew 1, 4. WARAKOMSKY, ROBERT EDWIN - Bob Latin Club 2, 3, Compass Staff 3, 4, Orchestra 4, Nutmeg Boy's State 3, Senior Council 4. WARD, JOYCE CHRISTINA - Wardie Baton Club 1, Dance Committee 1, 3, 4, Projection Crew 2, 3, 4. WAY, EDNA - Eddie WEINBERG, MARVIN - Marv Photography Club 3, Compass Stall' 3, Art Club 3, Spanish Club 3, Choir 3, Public Speaking 3. 69 WHEELER, REGINALD ANTHONY - Reggie Rifle Club 2. WHITE, PAUL ALEXANDER Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4, Compass Staff 2, 3, Biology Club 2, Choir Accompanist 4. WHITTY, THOMAS - Tom WILLETTS, JONATHAN A. - Will Compass Staff 3, Clipper Stal? 3, 4. WILLIAMS, BARBARA ALBERTA - Barb Choir 3, 4. WINTERS, VIOLA WILDRED - ..Vi,, Business Club 2, Oliice Workers 4. WOOD, MARJORIE Lois - Margie WOOD, CHARLES BRADLEY - Bink Photography Club 1, French Club 1, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, Cross Country 1, Rifle Club 4. WONG, JOHN Y. K. - Johnny Art Club 3, 4. Y YOUNG, EUGENE CHARLES - Gene YOUNG, LOIS JOAN - -'Ld' - Dance Committee 3, 4, French Club 3, 4. Z ZARATE, ALVAN -. Al Glee Club 1, 2, Choir 3, 4, Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Forum Club 3, 4, Public Speaking 3, Latin Club 2, Conn. Music Festival 3. ZIMMERMAN, SHIRLEY THEA - Shirl Baton-1, 2, Dramatics 1, Bowling Club 2, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, Fieldball 1, 2. ZULIANI, CYNTHIA IRENE - Cindy Dance Committee 2, 3, 4. C11 1 Front Row, left to right: D. Allen, T. Avery, L. Bernstein, R. Aguair, V. Barca, F. Barros D, Beckwith, R. Balkcom, I. Bates, W. Bene- dict. Second Row, left to right: W. Adcock, B Andreoli, R. Alger, F. Arsenault, J. Adams B. Andrade, W. Barts, M. Bendfeldt, W. Bedri D. Bettles. Third Row, left to right: M. Alheri, I.. Batch G. Antoniac, T. Bentley, B. Bauer, F. Armj brust, G. Beebe, B. Adelman, J. Biltcliffe, Front Row, left to right: W. Carlson, G Browne, B. Cabral, G. Bouchard, M. Bishop B. Bindloss, C. Blake, F. Bliven. Second Row, left to right: B. Burgess, 1 Brouwer, M. Blinderman, R. Bonanno, W Boyle, W. Calkins, B. Campbell. Third Row, left to right: R. Brown, J. Braun- stein, R. Breaux, S. Brickman, G. Burgess J. Bowes, P. Burvett, B. Bragaw, D. Carlson Back Row, left to right: C, Brown, F. Butler A.'Brochu, R. Booth. . Q Front Row left to right: E. Carver, M. Carson J. Chappell, R. Curtis, c. Clausen, G. Cole: B. Clapper, P. Chapman. Second Row, left to right: N. Cruise, H. Chi- appone, S. Dahl, E. Cleary, K. Cuddy, L. Carpenter, B. Coye, H. Dean, N. Crouch, M Compton. Third Row, left to right: G. Castelpoggi, P. Casimono, R. Dart, R. Conolly, J. Davison J. Corcoran, J. Casey, B. Clark. Front Row, left to right: J. Derry, R. Dow sett, F. Dimmock, R. Edgecomb, A. DeLaura D. Durfee, J. Dyer, D. Douton, T. Doucettei A. Devivo. Second Row, left to right: B. Dolan, A. Di- Rocco, A. Dechaine, J. Duggan, K. Dickey, Y. Deschamps, J. DeLaura, C. Devlin, R Dwyer, R. Deveau. Back Row, left to right: M. Dell'Aquila, R Donovan, B. Devine, K. Devine, E. Downes D. Dionne, E. Dirnmock, R. Donovan, E. Duford. 1 C31 C l19 Front Row, left to right: P. Francis, A. Ferante, I. Gauthier, L. Gaetano, D. Evans, G. Gannotti, J. Frankewicz, H. Fortier, B. Gariepy. Second Row left to ri ht: Y. Eisenstein , g , J- Feeny, R. Epstein, M. Gabco,, G. Geer, S. Fisher, C. Fredella, J. Evans, D. Gaudenzi, J Ericson, E. Evelyn. Third Row, left to right: L. Epps, W. Gad- bois, B. Forader, W. Elfenbein, J. Epps, E. Fialkosky, j. Enright, P. Gartner. Front Row, Grasso, M. Gildersleeve, Herman. Second Row F. Giordani, D. Gray, L. R. Hiscox. Back Row, Hartman, D. L. Heavenor, man. left to right: B. Henault, A. Harris, R. Grout, J. Hart, S. C. Granata, H. Golumbic, K. , left to right: R. Grills, L. Green, J. Grillo, R. Gruning, R. Gunn, Harris, J. Gergulis, D. Hoehn, left to right: C. Harwood, M. Guimont, P. Greene, K. Harlow, A. Hanley, R. Harper, M. Hart- C CI Front Row, left to right: N. Keenan, E. Kane, P. Kenny, R. Klinefelter, E. Jullatine, G Kane, P. Krom, S. Hoifeins, C. Holt. Second Row, left to right: J. lmpelliteri, M Hyatt, D. Karpovas, R. Islieb, M. Joy, E Kelpish, S. Kerns, T. Kovalik, P. Johnson R. Johnson, M. Jessuck. Third Row, left to right: N. Jerome, R. Jean D. Krauth, M. Korineck, J. Keating, H. Joyce G. Kaplan, W. I-loss, C. Hume. 1 a 1 Front Row, left to right: S. London, M. Mac Lachlang P. Maryeski, Z. Littman, J. Litwin G. Luzzi, G. MacArthur, G. Mattatall. Second Row, left to right: A. Logsdon, M. Mahoney, D. Lewis, C. Landry, A. MacDon- ald, A. Maclnnis, J. Marshall, V. Krupovage, R. Martel, A. Lipatulo. Third Row, left to right: 1. MacLaren, L Leiper, J. Mariani, J. Lennox, E. Mann, G. Maranda, A. Martin, P. MacKay, G. Kutcher. 1955 4 C2 C 1955 y ,XI x 4 Nj , n 1 Front Row, left to right: M. Mountzoures M. Messina, D. Mazzella, P. McCaHery, H Murtha, M. Mountzoures, A. Murallo, A. Mer- rirnan. Second Row, left to right: A. Messina, B Mosier, W. Maynard, J. Miller, M. Nelson, M. Nichols, D. O'Connell, R. Moretti, P. Medina, H. McElaney. Third Row, left to right: J. Meyer, M. McCue, R. McNickle, J. Nott, R. Moreash, J. Murphy, E. Montesi, A. Menghi. First Row, left to right: L. Provost, L. Pina, J. Ricatta, D. Recanati, F. Pescatello, M. Onuparik, C. Peterson, N. Oldroyd, P. Ress- ler, G. Pardue. Second Row, left to right: M. Palmnisano, R. Pabilonia, J. Potts, A. Papalia, K. Pendle- ton, J. Peltier, Y. Poirier, L. Prescott, D. Pattison, J. Rasie, J. Perrino, J. Pudvah. Back Row, left to right: W. Reeve, I. Resnik, R. Perry, A. Pine, E. Podeszwa, J. Riordang R. Olsen, A. Palrnieri, W. Reifeiss, D. Olbrys, ji!-Richards. , JAM - C fr First row, left to right: S. Serafin, B. Scully, J. Schnurr, R, Rowley, B. Saunders, M. Shurts Second row, left to right: E. Silvestri, A Sieglaff, J. Ronnick, M. Sheilott, L. Siff, J. Shea. Third row, left to right: D. Shea, E. Schultz R. Sarpu, E. Roland, F. Salvatore. li it ,f C? Q7 Front row, left to right: M. Sullivan, j Trask, B. Utz, M. Umrysz, M. Taylor, M Varella. Second row, left to right: B. Thorp, K. Sugtue J. Tiffany, M. Tetris, K. Sullivan. Third row, left to right: I.. Vanari, J. Sullivan W. Sylvia, A. Taylor, R. Vendetto. Fourth row, left to right: R. E. Smith, P. Ver- saw, R. Street, M. Snitkin, J. Sullivan, I Sweeney. Fifth row, left to right: C. Tognini, N. Sulli- van, R. Smith, F. Waite, E. Sutera, N. Ukraine rs fr-ML? u 12.5 E im 5 'J' 5 . 1 x WW! ,.,.,.fM..J,212., C201 1956 jx Washton, S. Wheland, W. Woods, M. . Whelan. Second row, left to right: H. Weiss, R. Wrinn, W. Walsh, C. Woods, N. Wells, R. Woodford, G. Wilkinson, S. Wallner, M. Wargo. First row, left to right: R Front row, left to right: N. Benvenuti, Benowirz, C. Alexander, M. Beaney, R. Bar- nett, G. Barker. Second row, left to right: M. Beebe, B. Bebo, R. Benjamin, W. Bevilacqua, 1. Albaro, W. Aguiar, K. Bebo, G. Bachese. C202 76 C203 UO Front Row, left to right: F. Carpenter, Cascio, A. Bucko, R. Cecchini, M. Brown, Casey, B. Carey. O F0 D .. O Y' Z U7 C1 Pl UQ fb 3 O O N 4 D D N C UQ VD ?' O if f?Zrv Second Row, left to right: J. Brown, Broga, B. Butova, A. Canros, D. Brown, linski, A. Chaplinski. Third Row, left to right: B. Campagna, B Celentano, R. Caron, D. Callahan, R. Carver, S. Campbell, J. Carlson. -l5g- I W, I an ie Q ,I v , Front Row, left to right: S. Cochran, N. Chap pell, R. Collins, C. Cornish, L. Davis, D. Daniels, E. Chihocki. Second Row, left to right: H. Days, C. Con- nell, C. Cole, C. DeChaine, A. Darling, R. Dawley, W. Cleary, L. Crocker, J. Danao, H. Daniels, S. Chatterron. Third Row, left to right: E. DeCosta, D. Con- roulis, R. Conover, B. Cotnoir, T. Danaher, N. Corkey, E. David. 1956 C204 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS ARE: Left to right: L. Caldrello, Vice-presi- dent, Brown, Secretary, N. Corkey, Treasurer, G. Woodworth, President. SOPHOMORE CLASS ADVISORS Left to right: Isabel F. Page, Mary Lee McLaughlin, 78 E. Albert Nitsche, and P. Henry Shay. Upperclassmen at Last Back for our first encore, we the class of 1956 realized the best was yet to come. No longer low men on the totem pole, we began to enjoy the added privileges of being upperclassmen, but also, we assumed greater responsibilities. Perhaps the most significant phase of our sopho- more year was the completion of that transition wherein all of the immature attitudes of grade school were forgotten, and we began to look ahead. Our ranks were well represented on baseball, football, basketball, and 'track teams, and scholas- tically our names appeared frequently on the honor roll. Publications, dramatic and musical groups, and other organizations began to hear from us, too. In fact, every day, in every way, we strove to achieve- not only living up to the traditions of the past, but setting precedents for future classes. And so, it was obvious, as we reached the halfway mark in our high school career, that the two years to come, would prove to be the most pleasurable and profitable of our lives. Freshman class ofiicers are, left to right: P. Devendittis, president, S. O'Brien, secretary, M. Piscitello, treasurer, M. London, vice-president. An Addition Awed by the impressive buildings, which like our- selves were a new addition, we made our entrance. Representing the several grade schools of greater New London, we met for the first time on common ground. The first day, for freshmen only, was devoted to registration and orientation. Home rooms were as- signed and Cooks tours of the entire campus were conducted to acquaint us with our new home. The next day, however, all upperclassmen returned, and school began in earnest. The reaction of the bells, the thundering herd in the halls, and construction gangs rushing to finish up the job, - all of these, in addition to the usual hazards of being a freshman, faced us. However, the wide variety of extra-curricular activities, never before open to students offset the daily grind. By taking advantage of these and other oppor- tunities, we gradually began to fit into the high school routine. A little fearful at first, but finally with self-assurance, we made the grade. Faculty Advisors to the freshman class are: Seated: Mr. Attwill. Standing, left to right: Mrs. Watson 79 Mr. Fike, Miss Anderson, Mr. Clark, Mrs. Canheld. CM X1 f .M 0 I sl E I J . P C,- ft ,, 4 . -. ., , gg I , V .mf 25143 4, ' ? ' I 1-if ,451 , . , C206 1956 Front Row, left to right: J. Dietrich, E Douton, P. Egan, B. DeGaetano, C. Del Priore, H. Donahue. Second Row, left to right: S. Downey, J Donevan, E. Falk, P. Falk, J. DeNoia, N Eltringham. Third Row, left to right: D. Emmett, S Downes, D. Enos, D. Dimmock, S. Dimmock S. Donahue, G. Doerfler. Back Row, left to rights R. Eberle, R. Dolan A. Dupee, R. Farrell, J. Dellaporta, E. Drea Front Row, left to right: M. Grillo, A. Ful ton, M. Gensburg, J. Fogarty, B. Ficarra, G.AGray. Second Row, left to right: R. Freeman, J Giri, R. Flynn, R. Grippo, T. Gaylor, J Ferace. Third Row, left to right: C. Guerri, P. Gan- noe, C. Glover, M. Ferrante, B. Frazeir, V. Giuliano. Fourth Row, left to right: R. Follows, M Ferrigno, J. Grabner, Y. Green, R. Gelinas, P. Filardi. Back Row, left to right: R. Fuchs, J. Greene J. Garrett, R. Gorra, J. Flanders, R. Faulkner C207 C208 Front Row, left to right: E. Jameson, R. Ir- win, S. Hess, G. Hubbard, E. Hall, K. Hing. Second Row, left to right: N. Hartung, T. Hansen, S. Hodge, D. Hubbard, J. Hajosy, B Harman. Back Row, left to right: E. Hewitt, R. Hayes E. Hall, C. Jameson, N. Higgins, G. Hilton D. Hansen. First Row, left to right: R. Kozek, E. Kohl, S. johnson, M. Kelley, R. Kelley, T. julliarine. Second Row, left to right: A. Jordan, D. Krupovage, C. Kay, D. Knauff, H. Krinsky, R. janovic, S. Kloter. Third Row, left to right: R. Kerr, N. Johan- son, H. Kombouzis, A. King, H. Krom, E. Johansen. 1956 C301 C302 1956 Front Row, left to right: R. Longo, G. Lepper, E. Lagrotteria, A. Madden, J. Malloy, E. Lemmon. Second Row, left to right: J. Lanza, G. Laurie, T. Lake, R. Lemmon, J. MacDonald, S. Lo- Presto. Third Row, left to right: S. Litwin, D. Little- field, K. Leach, B. Lewyant, D. Lavoie, A. Liggett. Back Row, left to right: K. Mafha, W. Lenny, R. Lathrop, F. Liberty, P. Larrabee. Front Row, left to right: L. Maskell, E. Mary eski, S. Matweeff, A. McNeil, B. Marshall, A. McCue. Back Row, left to right: G. Mark, L. McEwen, J. McCarthy, W. McNamara, V. Marcucci, C. Matroni, R. Marsie. C304 C306 Front Row, left to right: N. Medina, E. Mitchell, C. Morgan, 1. Moffatt, J. Mingo, M. Morrison. Second Row, left to right: F. Moretti, H. Morgan, T. McTigue, R. Munsch, F. Muscar- ella, H. Nash, T. Murray, D. Mitchell. Back Row, left to right: J. McNichol, E. Morrill, M. Misarski, C. Minnie, J. McTigue, 1. Miner. Front, center: E. Novitch. First Row, left to right: J. Parker, A. O'Bern, J. Neville, A. O'Connor, C. A. Parks, B. No vitch, R. Nixon. Second Row, left to right: S. Parker, M. Papadopulas, W. Olsen, R. Palmer, W. Os Carson, M. Papajohn, H. Olsen. 1956 C308 N11 1956 Front Row, left to right: R. Petrizzi, B. Per- kins, J. Randy, D. Drantica, F. Perry, M. Rabon. Second Row, left to right: T. Quinn, W. Pierson, W. Reagan, R. Pescatello, T. Pesca- tello. Third Row, left to right: A. Randy, M. 15- kosky, A, Perry, C. Consey, R. Pasqualini. fy .C 0 ,W , Q A7 E Front Row, left to right: C. Recanti, J. Sala- manca, D. Rossi, S. Scarpa, P. Rossetti. Second Row, left to right: R. Ribner, C Rice, R. Rice, C. Santere, R. Sartori, M. Rose, D. Reno. f9Third Row, left to right: D. Scott, B. Sar- tori, C. Rogulski, J. Rogoff, J. Roach, J Scott, P. Schneider, W. Scholield, M. Rice G. Rowland, W. Reagan. N1 Q First Row, left to right: N. Silva, G. Siracusa, P. Smilgin, D. Smith. Second Row, left to right: M. Scoville, R. Senkow, B. Sebastian, R. Shapiro, J. Scotti, R. Sheflott, C. Shepatin. Third Row, left to right: A. Sizer, J. Simoni, B. Smith, M. Sleights, K. Sistare, H. Shannon, N. Shafner, 1. Shortel, N. Settle, C. Sha- bareck. Front Row, left to right: H. Southard, K. Stefanski, B. Stubelick, E. Starkweather, L. Sullivan, A. Sweet, J. Sylvester. Second Row, left to right: J. Swan, M. Smith, J, Sullivan, J. Spath, R. Sulman, M. Swanson G. Smyth, W. Stinson, E. Smith. Third Row, left to right: G. Swinyer, W. Swift, E. Swanson, J. Shaw, R. Stevenson, G. Stephens, S. Sullivan. 9 1956 N16 N21 1956 I 1 fit .....a Q. A Front Row, left to right: J. Valliere H. Wood F. Walsh, S. Vick, A. Terranova: M. Woffi Second Row, left to right: M. Vendetto, G. Van Loan, D. Twiss, R. Tuneski, D. Yee, J White. Third Row, left to right: S. Tunucci, A Whitty, J. Wightman, J. Wolfgram, E. Wood C. Tynan, J. Zaist. Fourth Row, left to right: R. Vivitito, F Williams, I.. Williams, H. Vincent, R White. Front Row, left to tight: A. Aquitante, M Blinn, B. Balossi, P. Angeloszek, Y. Bradge, J. Prescott. Second Row, left to right: R. Adams, R Baldi, P. Baldwin, L. Baldini, G. Breen, J Briggs. Third Row, left to right: C. Ballestrini, J Bellucci, V. Bonnelli, L, Boldrighine, M Blair, J. Berry. Fourth Row, left to right: J. Brachas, J Bauer, J. Bedalis, C. Atkinson, P. Bedalis, R Bouchard, S. Attinello. Back Row, left to right: R. Bates, R. Borges R. Ames, N. Booth, C. Bilton. B QB Front row, left to right: R. Collins, M. Cha- put, A. Castanza, S. Castanza, J. Carney, Y. Cirillo, D. Carlson, L. Casler, S. Brumaghim. Second row, left to right: P. Cochrane, B. Clark, E. Collins, W. Brown, B. Chapel, M. Cavanaugh, B. Brunns, D. Cole, R. Cline, E. Buonanno, A. Cohan. Third row, left to right: S. Burke, R. Car- menati, A. Byars, K. Bump, W. Burdick, R Chapman, R. Busha, R. Caulfield, V. Chagnon First row, left to right: J. Crocker, P. Demers B. Curico, C. Duford, J. Denison, J. Cunning- ham, D. Dell'Aquila. Second row, left to right: D. DiMaggio, W. Cornish, W. Davidson, J. Dennison, J. Duffy, B. Earley, E. Crandall, J. Degnan, T. Devendit- tis, D. Doukas. Third row, left to right: W. Crawshaw, D Dimmock, J. D'Elia, J. Comtoulis, D. Davis J. Davis, J. Copsinis. 1957 B13 qw 'E B21 1957 'Q' Front Row, left to right: M. Esposito, S. Favro J. Eccleston. Second Row, left to right: D. Elci, E. Eshen- felder, J. Finnegan, A. Ficarra, A. Ebby, M Giri, L. Fiandaco, B. Ficarra, C. Ford, T. Gardner. Third Row, left to right: B. Everett, E. Fox, D. Ginther, E. Getty, A. Garcia, G. Foster, R. Eldridge, C. Erishman, P. Everett. Back Row, left to right: M. Fielding, R. Free- man, B. Frazier, R. Gada, T. Falvey, K. Ed- wards, N. Glynn, R. Ellis, 1. Ferrigno, M Fazzina. s Front Row, left to right: james Keefe.. Second Row, left to right: F. Keating, J Herman, W. Hewitt, M. Holland, D. Hubbert M. Hoasem, R. Jastremski, M. Kalil, C. Her- man, A. Guisti, M. Johnson. Third Row, left to right: C. Haleftiras, D Hawkins, R. Goodyear, M. Halsey, S. Hedge, A. Groppelli, E. Hebert, A. jessuck, C. Hand- field, S. Grillo, N. Jezeski, F. Janus, M. Grady G. Hammel, E. Hartling. Fourth Row, left to right: P. Greene, S. Keat- ing, R. Gottwalt, C. Graham, E. johnson, P Hamel, M. Goldberg, J. Kelly, R. Hudson J. Keatley, P. Hunter. B22 QB Front Row, left to right: C. Kokosl-ca, P Kosiba, W. Kerr, P. Kelley, E, Kuhl, R Lavier, M. Kelley, M. Koppelman, A. LaBega Second Row, left to right: R. Kutcher, B Lennox, S. Lemanski, K. Krohn, L. Kennerson H. Kerr, V. Linda, P. Kumpitsch, B. Lindie S. Lipsche, M. Lewis. Third Row, left to right: V. Kirkscium, V Kovalik, G. Kyrazis, D. Lawrence, D. Lallier N. LaChristie, C. Linski, A. Koutsovasilisi M. LaFaille. Front Row, left to right: B. McFee, C. Michels, C. McLoughlin, C. McKittrick, T. Michaels, B. Messina. Second Row, left to right: W. Miller, M London, G. Manson, F. Maher, K. Maclntyre, J. McCormick. Third Row, left to right: G. Marchant, -I Meadnis, R. McGrath, T. McKittrick, C. Meyers, I. Maskell, T. McGarry. Fourth Row, left to right: W. Lumbert, C. Mei, J. Lubchanski, H. Lyon, W. Mather. Fifth Row, left to right: A, Martin, A. Micala, L. MacDonald, A. Loiacono, G. Matti- son, W. May. Sixth Row, left to right: J. Marsh, C. McNeil, R. Long. 1957 B24 B25 1957 Front Row, left to right: A. Nunes, R. Mi- nucci, B. Murach. Second Row, left to right: C. Muscarella, D Murralo, P. Orby, N. Olsen, J. Passarelli, G Pantelis, P. Mickus, T. Murralo, L. Mount- zoures, M. Paszowski. Third Row, left to right: G. Parks, M. Mul- lins, J. Olbrys, P. Odgers, M. Murphy, R Patton, S. O'Brien, C. Olson, C. Neilan, W Munch, A. Parker, D. Mooney, R. Morris, L Moseby, G. O'Donnell. Back Row, left to right: J. Olbrys, A. Neff, R. Pacifici, J. Pafias, C. Moriarty, T. Olynciw R. Maman, T. Occialini, E. Moffeil, c. Mui sachio. Front Row: M. Reagan. Second Row, left to right: T. LaBounty, D Pendleton, E. Pinch, A. Philopena, P. Piascik, 1. Prouty, E. Paul, D. Quaratella. Third Row, left to right: I. Pindelski, M. Ricci, 1. Shuts, N. Quarles, R. Pokornicki F. Pescatello, M. Perkins, M. Richards, Pezzelo, D. Pablete, J. Peterson, C. Prentice, J. Rakosky. Back Row, left to right: M. Piscitello, 1. Re heisco, D. Peters, R. Przybysz, T. Perkins, K. Perry, J. Preble, C. Porter. B 1B ,ls Front Row, left to right: B. Saunders, T. Rogers, M. Rix, G. Saunders, B. Rubino, R Rioux, R. Sammataro, J. Rosen. Second Row, ,left to right: S. Rondomanski P. Scalia, R. Rocchetti, W. Rogers, G. Schnei- der, M. Rubino, F. Rogoff, R. Rowley, J Santangelo, R. Sarayusa. Back Row, left to right: D. Rogers, W. Scaplen, J. Robinson, R. Russell, J, San- tangelo, M. Rodensky, M. Ryan, M. Ruben A. Scacciafetro. Front Row, left to right: D. Shelton, N. Shabarekh, P. Schnurr, E. Siborg, C. Silver- stein, F. Simon, C, Serlucca. Second Row, left to right: B. Shacter, M Schneider, M. Shafner, J. Smith, D. Schwartz, G. Smith, H. Silverman, Y. Sebastin. Back Row, left to right: A. Schnell, B. Sec- chiatoli, D. Senkow, N. Scovell, D. Silver, B. Sikorski, R. Siff. 1957 B34 3, , IQ Q1 B35 1957 Front Row, left to right: J. Stomberg, S Sponburgh, M. Spath, R. Spiro, R. Smith, J Stoner, C. Strickland. Second Row, left to right: F. Snitkin, S. Stone A. Steinman, E. Sneciencki, R. Starr, N Southworth, H. Stockford, E. Stein. Back Row, left to right: F. Statkweather, W. Strickland, D. Stehn, D. Stanley, C. Stamm, D. Stober, A. Strucinski. Front Row, left to right: S. Sullivan, A Susi, B, Turner, T. Tonucci, P. Truken, T. Sullivan, S. Tucker, M. Sullivan. Second Row, left to right: D. Utbanik, A Thurlow, J. Trautman, C. Umbrysz, B. Thomp- son, R. Vallaris, G. Sumner, P. Tytla, J Szymurski, B. Stuart, G. Trask, V. Svenburg, Back Row, left to right: J. Thormahlen, K Terry, H. Varney, J. Tomaski, B. Twambley, M. Thorp, G. Tuthill, E. Tobey, L. Sutera. N22 Front Row, left to right: R. Wojcik, R. Vir- ga, M. Wolfman, B. Welch, B. Sullivan, M. Zito, C. Welch, D. Villa. Second Row, left to right: N. Suisman, R. Wein, F. Woods, S. Williams, 1. Vendetto, R. Walsh, F. Winkler, E. Wilcox, J. Sulli- van, C. White, J. Welch, P. Zito, R. Wad- leigh. Back Row, left to right: J. Whiting, R. Wood- ward, L. Vescovi, B. Vesce, P. Wihtol, W. Watrous, R. Woodworth, M. Weingarten, M. Sullivan. Front Row, left to right: P. Stubelick, J Marks, B. Saunders, A. Pedro, L. Farina, V Burrows. Second Row, left to right: L. Sexton, J Tackling, R. Scheck, K. Perry, C. Stubelick R. Coburn, D. Rossi. ,Q-S 4 i' Cm: k 1' wb. ' V NWI' 1 ' K ' ' u Q f 5 X ' ' x - 1 - ' 4 M- s 5 E ' A X . 1. 5 I , 9 . Q M. . i E ' ' . 0 . I 9 , - .5 ' ' C 0 5. , - , an 5 V- Q Q , - o ' s ' 5 1 1 , 9 q , Y x , 0 5 Q S 0 - , -f , . . . . ev ' 'Sie C 146445 1 N if if 5, my sl 1 i T ,JZ N,,, Lf. ff lash. ..s.. i S. Simon, J. Giordano, N. Cinquanta, R. Smith, C. Sachetello, Council's concession satisfies consumers craving. Pictured lef and D. Roche look on as Mayor Ebby explains the city's to right. are: L. SiH, J. Delegeorges, J. lmpellitteri, G Wood zoning regulations during 'Youth in Government Day. CCourt- worth, BS. Simon. esy of New London Day.D VOX POPf' STYLED BY STUDENTS Y . Now in the third year of its organization, the Student Council has gone a long way toward the realization of its original purpose, to establish a representative council from among those students most capable of assuming leadership in the solution of school problems. Under the direction of faculty advisor Mr. Richard F. Snape, the Council has tackled ancl successfully solved a great many of the problems it has faced. Among its more important accomplishments are the founding of a National Honor Society chapter at NLHS, the design and endorsement of the official NLHS ring, the selection and sale of NLHS book covers, the choosing of an Alma Mater and establishment of the Service Chest annual charity fund drive, in addition to sponsoring several dances and pep rallies. This year, however, by organizing the Student Marshals, the council has presented us with the best example of student government yet. Members of the Student Council are, front row, left to right: J. Vendetto, P. Vine, S. Caldrello, J. Impellitteri, G. Woodworth, M. Hartman, T. Avery, Mr. Snape. Second row: L. Caldrello, M. Piscirello, I. Destler, S. C'Brien, F. Winkler, L. Siff, R. Hayes, M. Beany, P. Devendittis, J. Brown, C. McKirtrick. Third row: K, Maclntyre, W. O'Donnell, A. Darling, R. Carnaroli, S. Ebby, J. Delegeorges, R. Segal, C. Sachatello, M. London. - .1 we .Lil 'I ,I 'Q i ' s f K- fm 'S 'Tr ing the iob that counts R Washton S Brickman N Lub Bal o.k.'s nsky and E Sylvestri Room. DEDICATION ISSUE HITS 12 PAGES achievement this year was the big twelve-page Dedicatzon Edition for january, a comprehensive news coverage of all the memorable persons and events in the past three years which have played important roles in the NLHS Story The occasion of this souvenir copy was the formal dedica tion of our newly completed addition. Third row: N. Cinquanta, A. Sieglaff, L. Siif, J. Davison, S. Najim, E. McCarthy, J. Lubchansky. Fourth row: R. Shapiro, C, Sachatello, Mr. Balentine, R. Con- noley, E. Silvestri. Fifth row: M. Greenaway, G, Hilton, R. Sulman. the following: No smoking in the Press 'su ' ' .Ja -- ' 2 liiiogralphy BluesQE. Boska,IS'. Hoffheins. A 'N , j , A - x foL15i ANNUAL ' I ii ,. ii J The biggest single change in the '54 Clipper was the copy. This year, for the first time, a livelier and more original style was introduced in an effort to eliminate the same old stuff. In addition, clubs and school activities were written up accord- ing to Jize and relative importance, while a brief narrative was included in both the Department and Feature Sections. But aside from the copy, many other changes took place in a move to modernize the Clipper. Layouts were revised com- -Qi Content-rlation-T. 'Doucette, R. Wbodford,'l S. Najim. f .t 1 , , , i X X Y -Q U i -A f LOUK pletely, for balance, eye appeal and coherenceg the square inch method of fitting copy Hnally gave way to the far more accurate character countg and throughout the book, versatile running heads replaced the old-fashioned titles. Thus, in these and innumerable other ways, the little char- acter touches were added - carefully and thoughtfully - giving the book its definite and unique personality. ind' ' ,ff- f -N M. Nelson, J. Willetts and S. Serafin make preliminary sketches for the Clipper. He's 6'9 , blond, and drives a '38 Merc, says D. Dionne to A. Rogg and D. Hoehn as they wind up work on the Clipper ads. ,ffm 'X Working overtime to meet the deadline: P. Hewitt, M. Nelson, Mr. Tasca, J. DeGange, 1. Meng- hi, R. Moore and S. Najim. 99 Front row, left to right: W. Cavanaugh, R. Chappell, A. de la Third row: F. Salvatore, ID. Douton, N. Booth, R. Fuche, Cruz, C. McLoughlin, T. Chapman, S. Becker, R. Silva, R. Grillo, Parker, C. Woods, F. Avillar, H. Dean. B. Coye. Fourth row: A. Alfieri, R. Vivirito, R. Ames, W. Olsen, Second row: R. Frisbie, T. Gardner, L. Vescovi, L. D'Andrea, T. Campo, M. Sheflott. Pescatello, H. Fortier, R. Dwyer, E. Silvestri, W. Conary. FEATURES FESTIVE FUN FOR Reaching an all-time high in activity, versatility and genuine improvement, this year's Band - under the direc- tion of Mr. Richard V. Benvenuti - proved to be the best yet! With a large number of band members graduat- ing last year, Mr. Benvenuti had to put in many long hours of hard work in order to bring the band up to the high standards set by NLHS bands of previous years. However, not only did the band succeed in attaining this goal, but in addition, went on to have a really great year - one that will be a challenge for future bands of NLHS to equal. Most of this success, of course, can be attributed to the members themselves. The willing co-operation, keen interest and unfaltering enthusiasm they displayed on all occasions was a credit to the town, the school, and Mr. Benvenuti. Undoubtedly, their high point of the year - so far as the student body is concerned - was the football sea- son. From the pep rallies, sponsored by the school, which preceded each game, to the victory celebrations which fol- lowed, the band played a popular and important part in WT'SilWa and R. Silvia swinging into action. 'I00 B ff ont row, left to right: R. Christensen, G. Mitchell, F. Faulkner, Third row J McN1chol J Garratt R janvic R Ames T Lake Elci, J. Caulfield, G. Hawkes, R, Lavoie, R. Barry, W. Greene. S LoPtesto N Shabarekh G Parks M Hoare cond row: R. Sabia, W. Silvia, A. Grasso, C. Coburn, R. Kline- Fourth row K Hoagland -I Archer P Vme R Donovan A ld, G. Bouchard, W. Carlson, P. Smilgin. Corbeil S Downey M Coffay A Parks T Martin FOOTBALL FANS IN FALL all home games. Always, on the day of the big game, the entire band- led by the majorettes and cheerleaders - would form outside the shop on Waller Court. As this pre-game pro- cession moved down Waller Street to Morgan Park, most of the incoming crowd would follow until'the caravan had grown to such size and strength that even innocent by-standers Cir is believedj were carried awayl' by the mob. During half time, however, the band really stole the show with a stirring exhibition of martial music and marching maneuvers. And after half time, they resumed their place on the 50 yard line, where they could help the cheerleaders with a blast of torrid tempo or just liven things up a bit with a few appropriate selections. Following the game would be an even larger proces- sion back to the school, where a post-game rally - spon- sored by the school - claimed their talents once more. Needless to say, however, they played no part in the events - NOT sponsored by the school - which followed! Concert in the park -Maestro Benvenuti l Members of the Glee Club are: front row, left to right: D. Beck- with, Z. Littman, M. Larkie, L. Bernstein, J. Yvon, F. Zaleznicky, M. Rabon, C. Landry, S. Cochran, J. Avery. Second row: S. Parker, N. Burgess, S. Sullivan, B. Sebastian, S. Members of the Freshman Choir are: first row, left to right: P. Hunter, J, Brigham, Y. Bradge, M. Holland, E. Buouanno. Second row: S. Spuburgs, C. Sarlucca, M, Esposito, R. Siff, F. Starkweather. Third row: B. Chappell, M. Tatem, A. Schuell, G. Con- dike, E. Morrill, D. Srehn. Fourth row: A, Cairus, T. Micelli, Y. Sebastian, V. Ko- valik, J. Tomaski. Fifth row: C. Welch, R. Morris, R. Busha, B. Twambly, R. Vallario, J. Brochas, T. LaBounty. 102 E Brennan, B. Marshall, P. Johnson, B, Cochran, E, Dolan, Haggins, B. Novitch. Third row: M. Ferrante, S. Litwin, B. Smith, K. Devine, J. B dington, E. Morrill, B. Canestrari, J. Randy. S CHOIR HIGHLIGHTS The New London High School Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. john J. McCarthy, consists of three main subdivisions: the Senior Choir, Girls' Glee Club and Fresh- man Choir. Each of these three groups, as integral parts of the NLHS musical program, has a definite place. First and foremost is the Senior Choir, composed of boys and girls who have been carefully selected from the upper three classes. Singing every type of music from classical to popular, they are called upon to make public appearances at such prominent occasions as the Christmas Assembly, Dedication Ceremonies and Graduation Exer- cises. Many of their fine recordings have been used on the public address - as part of the special programs com- memorating special events. Officially they represent New London High at the Connecticut State Choir Festival at Hartford, the New England Choir Festival, and the Spring Band and Choir Concert. And in addition, they are in great demand by various local, civic and fraternal organizations. is . A . I . . M, Q R 'W-Na . hffecvk Members of the Choir are: front row, left to right: E, Bright, D. May, M. Rubino, J. Brown, U. Scheck, V. Mar- tin, S. Hoffheins, J. DeWolfe, N. Chappell, I. Chapman. Second row: C. Holt, B. Wade, J. Chapman, A. Messina, S. Sylvia, L. Kerns, M. Flood, A. Larson, J. Patci, N. Keenan. Third row: S. Chatterton, G. Swinyer, N. Patterson, R. Gunn, S. Caldrello, E. McCarthy, N. Munger, M. Ferrigno, B. Rose, N. Cinquanta, C. Glover, B. Williams. FORMAL DEDI CATI ON Although they feature group harmony, most of their per- formances include a soloist or some other form of musical variation. It is easy to see, therefore, why the Senior Choir is one of the most active and important organizations in the school. Considerably smaller than the Senior Choir, the Girl's Glee Club has been organized mainly because of the larger number of girls-as compared to the number of boys- interested in vocal groups. Among the more important activities in which they participate are the Connecticut State Choir Festival and Spring Band and Choir Concert. The third group included in the Glee Club is the Freshman Choir, an activity open to Freshmen only. This organization serves as a proving ground for those new- comers who are genuinely interested in choral work, and who display the necessary talent. It is from this group that promising candidates for the Senior Choir are selected. M-J Fourth row: Mr. McCarthy, j. Miller, D. Lavoie, C. Brown, A. McNeil, R. Gada, jf Sabia, A. Palmier, D. Olbreys, M. McCue, S. Dimmock, W. Reeves, C. Harwood. Fifth row: T. Quinn, J. Duplice, R. Smith, L. Carpenter, M. Cohen, R. Christensen, R. Booth, F. Liberty, A. Darling, C. Vine, A. Zarate, P. Phillips, R. Sulman, W. Pierson. Sixth row: P. Bongo, G. Maranda, P. Greene, P. White, T. Benson, A. Cooper, K. Sistare, G. Manos, M. Weinberg, - R. Woodford, J. McCarthy. Mr. McCarthy rehearses with Glee Club members F. Beebe M. Shabarechk, N. Neal, M. Shefilott, M, Swanson. 103 Q i si l Members of the Ticket Committee are, left to right: 1. Kenyon, N. Wells, Mr. King, S. Stadnick, D. Sousa, D. Hoehn. Members of the String Orchestra are front row, left to right: J. MacLaren E. McCarthy, R. Pacihci, D. Scott, Second row: D. Mitchell, R. Warakom sky, E. Schultz, R. Grunning, U. Scheck 'I04 Dance Committee members are: firs row, left to right: J. Kenyon, J, Brown L. Young, G. Pardu, B. Andrade, M Alfieri, S. Stadnick. Second row, left to right: H. Richards M. Beit, S. Matweeff, N. Wells, J Corcoran, S. Donahue, C. Shabareck. Q Third row, left to right: J. Grillo, Rl Janovic, R. Meek, R. Lenney, L. Car penter, J. Wadsworth, D. Hoehn. SOFT LIGHTS AND SWEET A great deal of the credit for the many successful dances at NLHS must be attributed to a tireless trio: the Dance Committee, the Ticket Committee and the Swing Band. Actually, few people realize the tremendous amount of work that goes into the planning of a few hours of fun. A theme must be chosen first of all, for it will affect not only the decorations, tickets and advertising, but also the music to be played. Then, when a suitable theme has at last been picked, appropriate decorations are conceived, designed and carefully hand-made to adorn our ballroom- ' , ,. I , ' is 3 lntermediate Band members are, front row, left to right: Z. Littman, J. Lan- za, G. Pamtelis, R. Baldi, B. Villa, D. Rogers. Second row: M. Wolfman, J. Derry, R. jastremski, S. Rondomanski, R. Sar- ayusa, M. Rubin. Third row: R. Ribner, A. Garcia, R. Woodworth, J. Delaporta, R. Scheck. Fourth row: R. Caulfield, A. Perry, j. Snow, J. Lusk, R. Gada. MUSIC: THEIR BUSINESS alias the cafeteria. Posters provided by the Art Depart- ment supplement a persuasive advertising campaign via public address, while strategically stationed ticket booths are set up to really sell the public. Meanwhile, the New London High School Swing Band is putting in many long hours of practice - perfecting new numbers, polishing up oldies, and trying out a little novelty. So, when the big night hnally rolls around, nothing has been left to chance- except the weather! OH beats in action are, left to right: K. Hoagland, E. Silvestri, R. Christensen, R. Barry, P. Vine. Swing Band members are, front row, left to right: John McCarthy, A. de la Cruz, T. Chapman, R. Silva, B. Dean, F. Avillar. Second row: J. D'Elia, P. Smilgin, R. Lavoie, T. Lake, G. Mitchell, N. Sha- barekh, W. Sylvia, R. Sabia, V. Elci. 105 Members of the Senior Baton Club are, front row, left to right: S. Hess, N. Keenan, N. Haney, D. May, L. Borges, L. Green, D. Noyes. Second row: M. Beit, P. Burvett, I. Cavanaugh, J. Peltier, M. Shabareck, B. Butler, D. Gaudenzi. Members of the Marshal Staff are front row, left to right: R. Sega. A. Devivo, J. Sweeney, G. Wood worth, P. Vine, J. Duplice, R Shaughnessy, W. O'Donnell. Second row: Mr. Snape, S. Simon R. Warakomsky, R. Barry, J. Im pellitteri, J. Riley, J. Lagrotteria, B Smith, M. Tucchio, W. Griffin, R Christensen, J. Giordano. MARSHALL PLAN AT NLHS Here's to the unsung heroes of NLHS: the cheerleaders, baton girls and managers! Not a point did they score, but to them goes the credit for many a victory. Always, when the going was rough, a snappy cheer and a few crazy capers by the girls in green turned the tide, points were amassed, spirits were lifted, and opponents were defeated. And not to be outdone by the hep hep cats, the baton twirlers tantalized and tor- mented the opposition with a delightful demonstration of' precision drillwork during halftime. But the real force behind On the march! f--- umm - ni mu-nr -1n-- fff---f'ff's, f-rn lunior Baton Club members are, Iront row, left to right: J, Rosen, D Elci, G. Marchant, D. May, F. Drea S. Tucker. Second row: B. Marshall, B. Butova 5. Johansen, Mr. McLoughlin, N 3urges, C. Tynan, J. Miller. fhird row: E. Lagrotteria, S. Chat- erton, B. Doerfler, B. Canestrari, N Southworth, R. Siff, M. Cavanaugh VITAL TO THE VARSITY like force was the Managers' Club, a quiet, unassuming crew of ,sports enthusiasts who rendered every conceivable service from fetching foul balls to administering a stiff shot of H20 to the quarterback. NLHS came up with its own version of the Marshall Plan this year: the Student Afdffhdlf, under the direction of Pete Vine, a senior. Originally organized to cope with congestion in the corridors, this group has since extended its duties to super- vision of the cafeteria and school grounds in general. Managers Club members are, front tow, left to right: B. Marshall, R. Vendetto, A. Manwaring. Second row: Mr. Conway, R. Donovan. Third row: J. Mariani, J. Jackson, J. Sweeney. Fourth row: J. Menghi, R. Cook, J. Epps. 'H 'T-tw. .nf - -Y ,f? ,J ,fi I . I W f N, 4. Senior Baton Club members are, front row, left to right: C. Santere, N. Cruise, W. Reeves, A. Madden, S. Tunnucci, P. Egan. Second tow: B. DeGaetano, B. Mans- field, J. Wightman, E. Fialkosky, C. Celentano, M. Beaney. fs. , V - M 1 -11 . ' .6 1 ' v I . 9 Members of the Dramatic Club are, front row, left to right: R. Kerr, Sf' -f V Susiiicion-vR. Washton and R. Wcin Stadnick, R, Wein, 1. Braunstein, R. Washton, M. Papajohn, E. Comp- V h ' 'A ,s ton, C. Harwood. , - . , . Q ' Second row: B. Becker, B. Barts, J. Duplice, G. Kaplan, S. Simon, L. Rl -'F , Siff, J. Albano, R. Sulman, G. Hollis. 'V ' Third row: W. Senkow, T. Groark, D. Herman, L. Gladu, P, Wihtol, P. Green, G. Maranda, R. Koley, M. Smith. lt's v .-at V . 4 2. A . HOMEWORK OR No, Q J U 1 ' . 4. .oi 4 Although not one of the largest morieymakers, the Dramatic Club has proven to be one of the most productive organizations in the school. Under the experienced direction of Mr. Frank D. Robins, the group produces six plays annually, ranging from one-act skits for the drama festival to the conven- tional three-act presentation. Arsenic and Old Lace, the play ranking eighth among the famous long-time runs on Broadway, was the first presentation of the NLHS Dramatic Club this year. Its plot revolves around two charming and innocent-acting old spinsters whose hobby is homicide and the contest between them and their black sheep nephew to see who will be first to claim the thir- teenth roomer for their cellar. Leading roles for the December 4-5 performance at the Bulkeley Audi- torium went to George Hilton as Mortimer, Rose Carol Washton as Elaine, Brenda Kerr and Rosalyn Wein as Abby and Martha Brewster, Thomas Groark as jonathan, George Hollis as Dr. Einstein, and Walter Senkow as Teddy. The second production of the Robins Players, Joan of Lorraine, was scheduled for March 5-6 in the newly-completed NLHS auditorium, otherwise known the Salvation Army, sir, says R. Shapiro to W. Senkow. D Herman, P. Whitol try out the new switch- oard as Mr. Robins and Mr. Clements study he blue prints. THE SHOW MUST GO ON as the gym. Another Broadway success, this play is unique in that it features a play within a play, with the actors themselves portraying the members of a twentieth century theatrical group who in turn take the parts of medieval Frenchmen in the life of joan of Arc as part of the original story..Principals in the cast were Stanley Simon as jimmy Masters fthe In- quisitorb, Astrea Seiglaif as Mary Grey Cjeanne d'ArcD, Bettye Edwards as Tessie CAuroreJ, and Craig Vine as Al, the stage manager. In this play, characterization was especially difficult and intensive rehearsals were required. Although the public saw only the finished product, many other branches of the Dramatic Club were equallyas vital to the success of each performance as the actors: the stage property crew, which provided or prepared props and backdropsg the electrical spec- ialists, who were responsible for the lighting and sound effects, the make-up crew, directed by Mr. Albin K. Kayrukstis, which created the actual char- acter of the actor as seen by the audience, and the Play Bill staff, whose publication had become an integral part of every dramatic presentation. Each group in its own way was responsible for those all- R. Segal, P. Schneider, A. Siegla-H about to witness the Coronation of W. Barrs by A. Zarate in the play joan of Lorraine. B. Becker, A. Zarate, R. Shaughnessy, R. Wrinn, S. Simon and A. Sieglaff enacting one of the outstanding scenes from joan of Lorraine. , yi m , ! R Principals of the playbill staff: B. Becker, P. Krom, S. Sulman and B. Barrs. Members of the Stage Crew are, front row, left to right: R. Faulkner, S. Ginsberg, J Miller, D. Evans, M. Smith, R. Rogers. Second row: B. Lorinsky, D. Herman, A. Cooper, P. Whitol, R. Holbrook. ANONYMOUS ACTIVITIES important off stage essentials which lent such re- markable effectiveness to each performance. The National Thespian Society, allied with the Dramatic Club, elected new members this year from M. Smith gets a bang out of his work as H. Varney looks on. T. Sullivan, J. Sachatello, E. Hill do the job - a step at The door gets the brush OH by M. Carson and E. Tobey. a time. D. Dionne, R. Epstein, A. Hanley, and M. Onuparik work on costumes for Arsenic and Old Lace. embers of the Stage Make-up Crew are, front row, left to right: S. Stadnick, J. Meadnis, Novitch, E. Lemmon, A. Rog. :OU d row: R. Benowitz, J. Bellucci, D. Evans, S. Sullivan, M. Tatem, S. Sullivan, J. nningham, A. Ebby, B. Novitch, M. Ferrigno. ird row: B. Shacter, Mr. Kayrukstis, G. Swinyer, J. Miller. BEHIND THE SCENES among those dramatists and stage hands who had earned the greatest number of points on the basis of interest, effort, and results. Initiation to the society featured an impressive candlelight ceremony. F. Hilton, S. Sullivan, B. Dessert and J. Miller practice the art of make up. old lace but there's arsenic in the B. Kerr watches G. Schneider take his 1. Maranda speaks softly and carries a Personnae Dramatis: R. Washton, last drink. big stick. Onuparik, R. Wein. Office Assistants are, front row, left to right: H. Fletcher, E. Abell, F. Guiliano, H. McElaney, B. Gariepy, V. Barca. Second row: R. Moretti, J. Braun- stein, M. Umrysz, J. Kenyon, J. Rasie, J. Frankewicz, U. Scheck. Third row: Mrs. Schoonmaker, R. Gunn, M. Ferrante, M. Nitsche, J. Geer, M. Jessuck, D. Sousa, V. Win- ters, B. Mosier, J. MacLare.n. Fourth row: R. Senkow, J. Meyer, G. Smyth, I. Resnek, S. Najim, N. Crouch, B. Edwards. Fifth row: J. Wadsworth, R. Gada, J. Sabia, J. Davidson, A. Hanley, N. Jerome, D. Dionne. Members of the Honor Society are, front row, left to right: C. Sachatello, B. Dean, N. Cinquanta, T. Troland, L. Pacilici, B. Marshall. Second row: G. Mitchell, B. Warakomsky, J, Menghi, S. Simon, F. Avillar, Members of the English Club are, front row, left to right: C. McKir- trick, B. Stuart, P. Devendittis, R. Woodworth, R. Pacifici, F. Winkler, G. Shasha. Second row: S. Keating, G. Thomas, J. Cunningham, J. Denison, R. Kut- cher, D. Urbanik, A. Steinman, A. Philopena, M. Piscitello, L. Sutera. Third row: K. Drinkard, R. Ames, B. Siborg, R. Montali, J. Pifius. l'l2 FINANCIAL AID TO OUTER To vote or not to vote - only one of the many timely issues discussed by the Forum Club, under the directian of Miss Maura Sul- livan and Mr. Phillip Pasquale. Debate and re- bate--never using the same argument twice- for after all, variety is the spice of life. Con- troversies usually involved problems of na- tional or international significance, as for ex- ample, Juvenile Delinquencyi' or Should sixteen year olds be allowed to drive? IALDONIAP . . . NEVER! One of the newest and most unique organi- 1tions at NLHS was the English Club. Because f the almost unlimited scope of subjects a nurse in English must cover to develop all ledia of expression, faculty advisor Ruth E. Ioore founded the club as an outside-the-class- vom supplement to her fourth period English Ilassf'The Club's activities are not unlike those f the foreign-language clubs. Members of the Future Teacher's Club are: front row, left to right: N. Cruise, Mrs. Canfield, N, Wells, N. Cinquanta, B. Bragaw, B. Ed- wards. Second row: R. Shaughnessy, B. Coye, R. Christiansen, P. White, S. Najim, N. Crouch, J. Shea. Members of the Chess Club are, front row, left to right: R. Wojcik, J. Sweeney, W. Stinson, J. Wadsworth, R. Smith, C. Margolis, J. Smith. Members of the Forum Club are, front row, left to right: B. Dessert, S. Donahue, M. Papajohn, S. Brick- man, M. Beaney, B. Novitch. Second row: T. Quinn, H. Dean, P. Schneider, M. Gallagher, J. Sweeney, S. London, S, Downey. Third row: Miss Sullivan. Fourth row: A. Zarate, T. Cwroark, R. Woodford, W. Elfenbein, W. Senkow, R. Segal. 113 114 .J Members of the French Club front row, left to right: F. Con ton, A. Sieglaff, N. Schafner, Nelson, N. Crouch, N. Lubchans Second row: V. Knauff, G. Kapli I, Resnek, Mr. Greenaway, Whelan, P. Hewitt, C. Brown. Third row: R. Senkow, R. Shapi R. Moore, J. Sweeney, H. Weiss, Fenante, M. Wargo, G. Cole, Avery, B. Perkins, J. Parker, jordan. Fourth row: N. Wells, 1. Keating CHAMPAGNE TO PIZZA In a pleasant escape from the usual run of partitives, pronouns, and disagreeable past participles, the French Club treated its members to a monthly injection of cultural background on the unique and fascinating people whose language they had studied for one, two, or even three years. Guest speakers, most of whom had been abroad, highlighted each meeting by presenting first hand accounts of life in France: past, present and -with reservations-future. As a supplement to all this acculturation, movies were shown frequently on topics ranging from Cbulemzx rlfmr la Cazmpagne to cham- pagne, and how it's made, However, the champagne which was served with doughnuts after meetings strangely resembled a quaint old American drink known as Coke Aside from its regular activities for the year, the Italian Club planned a special trip to New York early in the spring. Their main objective was to attend the Metropolitan Opera, where works of all the great Italian composers are honored from time to time. Also greatly anticipated Cby members of the Pizza Galleryj was a visit to a few of the famous Italian restaurants and night clubs in and around the big city-nsuch as the Red Devil, the Latin Quarter or Pasquale's Pizza Parlor. Under the heading of special projects, the members of this club resolved to convince the proper authorities at station WNLHS that a new lunchtime theme song should be adopted: That's Amore. Members of the Italian Club are, front row, left to right: A. Fulton, B. Andrade, A. Groppelli, U. Scheck, J. Scotti, G. Sinatusa. Second row: M. Ferrigno, J. Sabia, M. Alheri, C. Kay. Third row: S. Mazzella, Mr. Leyser, R. Gada, R. Vivirito. i :e.fa-.la ipanish Club members are, front ow, left to right: F. Squire, C. heparin, S. Wheland, G. Kutcher, L. Barnett, L. Pina. econd row: M. Gensburg, N. Jitsche, N. Douglass, B. Lewyant, I. McCarthy, B. Adelman, M. Wein- ierg. fhird row: R. Freeman, R. Bass, L. Evelyn, D. Roche, 1. Gargulis, i. Dean, L. Davis. 'ourth row: A. Roach, L. Gaetano, .. Siff, C. Devine, L. Weaver, R. iorre. 'ifth row: P. White, T. Cavanaugh, I. Vine, A. MacDonald, A. DeVivo. ixth row: R. Koley, M. Tuccio, E. iff, M. Weinburg, T. Benson, A. Lothe. CAESAR TO PINATA Organized as an extra-curricular supplement to Cicero, Caesar, or just plain Publius and friend, the Latin Club endeavored to put a little life into the dead language . Not satisfied with just one club, however, it had both a Senior and Freshman group - the former being for upperclassmen. Among the more popular features of their monthly get-togethers were the guest speakers, whose informal talks covered every topic from ancient Roman customs to the influence of Latin upon the Eng- lish language. Also frequently included in the program were movies and slides - another popular feature. How- ever, as originators of the coke a month club its members enjoyed, last but not least, the most distinct and popular feature of all: tall, frosty Cocae Colae! Not content with merely discussing Spanish cus- toms, members of the Spanish club went a step farther. The time: a week before Christmas, the place: some- where in Chapman . . . There it is - dangling from the ceiling, and there they are - blindfolded but heavily armed with sticks. Now they begin to circle it, slowly and very cautiously, for neither can see the other. Sud- denly the air is shattered by a mighty swing - a miss! Then another, and another, and then, it happens: a loud whack followed by the sound of crumpling paper! Off comes the blindfolds and on comes the mad rush for the gifts deposited on the floor. La pinata hass beene bosteed-Felices Navidades! Members of the Senior Latin Club are, front row, left to rightz- M. Mountzoures, B. Carey, R. Washton, D. Mitchell, M. Mountzoures, E. Novitch. Second row: T. Quinn, P. Schneider, R. Connolly, T. Martin, T. Gaylor, P. Smilgin. Third row: S. Mattweeff, H. Wells, N. Lubchansky, Mr. Balentine. Fourth row: N. Settle, T. McTigue, M. Shurts, S. Chatterton, H. Nash. B. Perkins, J. Grabner, N. Shafner, 115 The early worm always gets the bird! Pictured, left to right, are: R. Blinderman, B. Eisenstein, and J. Laurie. Members of the Projection Crew are, front row, left to right: G. Margolis J. Leiper, I. Ward, G. Swinyer, Miller. Second row: Mr, Nitsche, L. Tortora G. VanLoan, R. Shapiro, H. Golumbic J. Lavoie. Third row: M. Weingarten, R. Wheeler R. Holbrook, R. Hallisey, L. Carpenter J. Wadsworth. Fourth row: W. Senkow, P. White T. Benson, A. Cooper, K. Sistare, F Hill. Rifle Club members are, front row, left to right: R. Janovic, R. Grills, R. Ames, W. Howarth, M. Smith, R. Borges, C. Cole. Second row: R, Meek, S. Wall- ner, D. Pierson, N. Johanson, A. Bezanson, J. Senkow, R. Grun- ing, R. White, R. Edgecomb. Third row: L. Paciiici, E. Hill, R. Rose, B. Devine, K. Harlow, N. Higgins, R. Woodford, R. McNickle, S. Morgan. GOING GREAT GUNS u Above all else, the Rifle Club enjoins upon its mem- bers the proper care and use of fire arms. Its safety first on the firing lineg and with faculty advisor George Greg- ory in charge, the only objects in danger are the targets. Still firing at the New London Armory, however, the group looks forward to the day when NLHS will have its own rifle range. By showing more movies this year than ever before, New London High has maintained a progressive educa- tional pace in the use of audio-visual aids as textbook Members of the Bowling Club are, front row, left to right: P. Piasik, F. Herman, F. Maher, H. Weiss, W. Reagan. Second row: R. Caulfield, G. Wilkenson, J. Olsen, W. Oscar- son, J. Pafias. Third row: W. Cranshaw, D. Cole, E. Walsh. WHAT NEXT: 3-D? supplements. Consequently, there has arisen a growing need for students who are qualified to operate film projec- tors during school time, which explains the purpose and function of the Projection Club, under the direction of E. Albert Nitsche. Among the most recent additions to our rapidly ex- panding program of extra-curricular activities, the Bowling Club, Hobby Club and Future Teachers' Club went a long way toward establishing themselves as permanent fixtures in the NLHS scheme of things. ' Looks like another strike! At least D. Maher hopes so. Members of the Varsity Club are, front row, left to right: A. DeWolf, R. Blodgett, E. Siff, J. Giordano, D. Car- naroli, E. Duclose. Second row: J. Sweeney, J. Riley, J. Epps, R. Cook, G. Woodworth, S. Downey. Third row: A. DeVivo, A. Lawrence, T. Fraser, J. Edwards, R. Moore, A. Manwaring, Mr. Conway. Fourth row: Mr. O'Brien, J. Riordan, N. Higgins, J. Menghi, J. Kelly, R. Sheedy. 7 X And thus a precipitate is formed, explains Mr. Fike to Tunucci, A. Sousa, N. Collins, N. Fazzina, M. Fielding and M. Ryan. E. Roland, E. Schultz, and J. Davison solve a weighty problem in Physics. CONCEPTS UNDERGO A MA IOR CHANGE, A far cry from three R's of a generation ago, the curriculum of a modern public high school offers its stu- dents an almost unlimited variety of subjects ranging from academic to vocational. This change stems from two factors: the great modern trend toward liberal education and the expanding role of the average high school in the life of its community. It used to be that high school was for a select few taking academic subjects, while commercial and vocational students were expected to go to trade schools or learn the business the hard way, working from the bottom up. Furthermore, many of these academic high schools would ' 'f specialize in only one particular Held of study by con- .Tigme it Out... L. Pacmci mes as E. Mccmhy, J. centrating, in a pre-law course, for example, on subjects Menghi and D. Sullivan look on. Les etudianrs du professeur Greenaway. 120 At the same old grind-B. Cleary, J. Bouchard, and D. Gray. Masked madness. Pictured are L. Higgins and T. Danaher. HIGH SCHOOL COURSES OFFER GREATER RANGE, in English, foreign languages, and history. Naturally there were no subjects whose sole purpose was to develop and stimulate hobby interests, to equip each student with good work habits, or something equally irrevelent to formal education. However, the pendulum of opinion has gradually swung away from that point of view. Replacing the old- fashioned belief in a specialized formal education that will follow the straight and narrow is a strong desire for a liberal education, one covering a variety of subject matter. It is felt that such a more inclusive type of cur- riculum will tend to develop the student into an intelligent, cultured, and really well-rounded individual. Research. M. Wood and L. Young decide that it all adds up Mr. Wilson puts his finger on the difficulty as D. Herman, 121 A. Neff, G. Trask, R. Eldridge-T-square trio. J. D'Elia and J. Van Loan look on. MERICA FAVORS EDUCATIOZ' ARE FOUND THROUGHOUT Provisions were made for public schooling as early as Colonial days in this country, although only in the lower grades. Much later it was decided that free public schooling should be extended to the secondary level, following up through four years of high school. The law then required all children to remain in school until the age of sixteen. But in spite of the great popularity of these measures, too many people preferred not to take advantage of the educa- tional opportunity open to them as taxpayers, those who could afford it sent their youngsters to exclusive private high schools which - they felt - had much more to offer than the public high schools. Again the pendulum has swung, however, marking another really significant change. Everywhere a single, cen- Precision--D. Joseph and W. Schofield. I , Tinkering tantrums-D. Herman, M. Charlop, W. Elhnbien, D. O'Connell, G, Perkins and W. Allen. Hot at work-J. Davis, F. Rogoff and A. Castanza. Which twin has the Toni-C. Shabarack or unidentihed compan ion? OW PUBLIC SCHOOLS THE NATION . tralized public high school is replacing the several separate and privately endowed institutions around the community. Now the public high school is really public, including all those children of high school age who wish to further their formal education. At last, the public high school has come into its own. And certainly a prominent example of both these major educational trends is New London High. Progress has been the keynote of the NLHS Story. just two years after a two-school, three-building merger was conceived and carried into effect, construction began on three addi- tional buildings which, having been completed now unify a large and impressive campus, one that has proved to be What's the matterg don't you- dig me? E, Falconer asks his math class. Mr. Kayrukstis clamps down .f A helping hand by Y. E. S. for C, Shabarack. Mr. Gregory's rendition of Blacksmith Blues Doing his good turn for the day is C. Woitysiak. K. P. Kapers--D. Enos, S. Dimmock, P. Gannoe and 1, Fogarty. GROWING WRONG, NEW LONDON HIGH PROGRESSED a great source of community pride. Perhaps more import- ant than mere pride, however, and certainly far more tangi- ble are the educational facilities now opened to New Lon- don's youth by these new additions. New London High now offers its almost 1,700 students complete training in the following courses: algebra, plane geometry, solid geom- etry, trigonometry, advanced mathematics, math in life, and refresher math, chemistry, physics, biology, science, science survey, conservation, and pre-flight, French, Spanish, Latin, Italian and German, U. S. History, Problems of Democracy, social studies, Modern European History and World His- tory, college English and business English, bookkeeping, typing, shorthand, business law, business math, office ma- hiv R. Nenna checks to see that things are on the level. Accu racy. .W !, . , 1 X X , ,. 1 , if in Y Q 'I Q f TJ . r if K . f K gf .., Bachelors beware - J. lMafshai'l, L. Weaver and M. Weinberg. E XTENSIVE COURSES OFFERED ARE THE BEST. chines, personal typing and junior business training, me- chanical drawing, wood-working, general metals, machine shop, auto mechanics, and apprentice mechanics, home- making, sewing, cooking, and child care, art and arts and crafts, band, choir, and music appreciation, physical edu- cation and driver education. And with its ever expanding program of extra- curricular activities tying in with classwork, plus the addi- tion of twenty new faculty members, NLHS now offers the high school students of this community a far more extensive education than was ever open to their parents. At last New Lomion High School but come into in own! A stitch in time--C. Handheld and E, Hebret. C. Blake appears to be tired of the same old grind. The spirit of '37 lives again, thanks to head mechanic Mr. Jaczinski, R. Smith, D. Herman and N. Reifeiss! Perfection in the making, says R. Elenowitz. Sew what? -D. Stanley and E. Fox pose the question to Mrs. Jaczinski. I ? Front row, left to right: R. Barnes, J. Muschinsky, H. Traystman, Capt. P. Lentine, C. Devlin, D. Burns, R. Golart, and J. Kelly. Second row, left to right: J. Riordan, J. Giordano, T. Fraser, G. Woodworth, P. Bongo, A. DeWolf, R. Carnaroli, T. Avery. Third row, left to right: P. Calahan, Asst. Mgr., J. DeGange, Mgt., B. Marshall, Asst, Mgr., A. DeVivo. f ,,,wi'j!' ww Q., , i, 6, . vw fr A ,i .mg 7 . .. , 'S-. JACK CONWAY Coach CONWAY COMBINE CLICKS Led mostly by diamond veterans this year, the Whalers turned in an exceptional 10-2 record for the 1953 season. With six seniors in the starting lineup, Coach Jack Conway once again produced a winning ball club. The Whalers opened the season with a 7-2 win over Woodrow Wilson of Middletown. Phil Lentine allowed only two hits as a six run sixth gave the Whalers the win. Joey Jay, now with the Milwaukee Braves, was the loser. Stonington could not contain the Green and Gold, who ran away with their second win, 11-5. John Muschinsky and Jim O'Connor shared the mound duties, while nine New London batsmen each col- lected a hit. Jack West homered for the Bears in a losing cause. Next to fall was Mitchell College, 14-1, with Lentine allowing only one hit: a leadoff single to Danny Pinch. Connie Devlin collected three hits as a seven run second put the game on ice. Picking up their fourth win, the Whalers then downed Billard Academy, 5-4. Muschinsky got the win but needed help from Phil Lentine in putting down a late Admiral rally. Joe Giordano, Harry Traystman, George Woodworth and Connie Devlin each got two hits for New London. Fitch was next to fall before the Green and Gold, who blasted out eleven hits-including a home run by Devlin-in the 14-4 romp. 'I28 A. DeVivo gets set for that good cut. P. Bongo-just about! The Conway combine suffered its first loss at the hands of Nor- THE SEASON wich Free Academy in a game called after seven innings due to rain. Trailing 4-1, the Whalers had a run nullified in the top of the eighth just as they were beginning to get to Norwich hurler Fred Champagne. Lentine took the loss. Two five run innings easily pushed the New London nine over Stonington, 15-5. Harry Traystman went four-for-four, while Mus- chinsky handled the pitching. The Whalers, then ran over Billard again, 13-4, for their seventh win. Don Burns picked up three hits, while Art Dewolf played sparkling defensive ball. Coming from behind in late innings, the Whalers were able to defeat Fitch by a margin of 5-2. Lentine hammered out three hits to aid his own cause while Burns stood out defensively. Mitchell slapped the Whalers with a four run first and went on to take the contest, 7-2. Lentine struck out fourteen opponents, but the New London batsmen failed to come through in the clutch. New London New London New London New London New London New London New London New London New London New London New London New London Woodrow Wilson Stonington ....,,..., Mitchell College Admiral Billard ,. Robert E. Fitch .. Nor. Free Acad. Stonington .......... Admiral Billard ,. Robert E. Fitch M Mitchell College Windham .,.......... Nor. Free Acad. Please Miss Pardi: We'll do our Spanish after practice. Reach, says the ump! H. Traystman complies Los senors: Traystman, Mushinsky, Burns, Kelly and De- Vivo. 129 -Y i Traystman tags one. Devlin starts across. The Green and Gold rebounded, however, to down Windham High of Willimantic, 5-2, behind the four hit pitching of Muschinsky. Devlin and Lentine collected two hits apiece for the winners, as did Tommy Sayers for the losers. Closing out the campaign in a drizzle at Morgan Park, the New London nine edged Norwich, 2-1. Aided by back- stop George Woodworth, who picked off the basepaths, Lentine picked up the win. A triple by Steamer Barnes and a wild pickoff attempt gave the Whalers the deciding run and their first win over a Norwich diamond squad. john Muschinsky compiled a sharp 5-0 record for the season followed by Lentine, who tallied four wins against a pair of setbacks. Sophomore Duke Avery took the other Wlfl. Choosing to go on to professional ball, two of the boys, Lentine and Devlin have already signed contracts with the Brooklyn Dodger organization. NLHS wishes them best of luck! DeWolf and Giordano were elected co-captains for the '54 season. Giordano fails to make connections. ,fi f , -f , .t., I W , P ' ' . N . .J 'YL fig, 1 . ,. I, - -' - 2 5 t , .,.. f-f-- 1 ---A , l - F8 ., 'tri ' A t if 5 hit irq ,.:k4I2tj,'wr 'f:fj.. .. Vg! ' 31.5.3 ey -J W A ' ' ----f ssi .. ., n A j i .. W'.. f . r.l-'. , -, ,,-- I X H .,,r - NEW? f- 1, ',.' .. A . - 1 .. -' , . f 1 ' , ,,,. M , . ' 5 1, J ...-. '- f , - it -, ' .ji -1' ,, 9' f'.131 ' V- , 's JW--ron' , -'.2.f'1 1 1-'Fe TQ- a- --rrr 1 ' '--.2 - .i A i .. f , ,... ' H 'lf' ,ffliiff i f .'i Ttfff if 3132 - -if 5 to 3? f W1 '-1H'M'Y','7 flrfs N f -1 . I . . ' ' , ,. - . . . .ars i fe- 4, - 1: . gm! A i, ,C i . . , A What's going on here?-G. Woodworth. J, Conway preps the boys for future success. 130 Front row, left to right: R. Lenny, R. Sheedy, G. Cirillo, J. Im- pellitteri, E. Duclos, J. Giordano Cco-captainj, R. Blodgett ico- captainj, R. Nenna, J. Kelly, J. DiMaggio, P. Doukas. Second row: J. Deligeorges, J. Sullivan, J. Epps, G. Mullen, T. Mann, M. Tucchio, J. Watterson, P. Gaboury, D. Roche, R. Cow- drey, J. Roggero, L. Keating. Third row: Asst. Coach Lester Dill, W. O'Donnell, J. McNeal, E. Roland, W. Sebastian, A. Papalia, W. Hoss, G. Woodworth, W. Reagan, R. Conover, C. Jameson, J. Mariani Cmanagerj, Coach Harlan Sturgis. STURGIS IN COACHING DEBUT The brains behind the brawn-S. Amanti, H. Sturgis, head coach, and L. Dill. On very short notice, Harlan Sturgis took over for service- bound Tom Flanagan and came up with another top-notch New London High School football team. Starting from scratch in late August, Coach Sturgis produced a team that stood its ground against the best teams in the state, winning six while losing only three. CA bright note came out in late September when it was announced that New London High and Norwich Free Academy would resume football relations in 1954, their first meeting since 1951 J. , Hindered from the very beginning by injuries, the Whalers opened a rough nine game schedule against Notre Dame with a night contest at West Haven. Quarterback Joe Kelly saw limited action as the Green and Gold rolled over the Irish, 24-O. Playing heads-up ball, New London was off to an 18-0 first-half advantage behind the running of Bob Nenna. Four Whalers took part in the scoring as Ed Duclos and Joe DiMaggio led the Whaler defense. The Whalers had the scare of the season in the game against Hartford Public. With a 6-O lead, Public held New London scoreless until the last three minutes of play, when Kelly tossed a five yard pass to Bob Blodgett, tying it up at six-all. Impel- litteri then added the all-important point after touchdown to give the Whalers their second win, 7-6. The Whalers set up 131 1.2 The reserves-Ready and willing. Ruggero about to bring down a New Britain back. the winning TD with a tremendous 28 yard pass from Kelly to Tony Papalia. joe DiMaggio also stood out for New London by recovering three Hartford fumbles. Next to fall before the Whalers was Hartford Weaver, 15-6, as two second-period tallies and a safety in the closing minutes gave the Green and Gold the win. Again it was the passing wizardry of Joe Kelly, who tossed scoring aerials to both ends, Blodgett and Papalia. Defensive standouts for New London were Billy OlDonnell and Joe DiMaggio. A charging forward wall gave Hartford Bulkeley a 19-6 win over New London, handing them their first loss. Getting off to a lead at halftime, Bulkeley spent the rest of the game knocking down New London passes. Kelly and George Woodworth hit Blodgett and John Roggero for the only big Whaler gains. The Green and Gold returned to winning ways, however, as they smothered New Britain with passes in a 25-13 rout. Joe Kelly tossed three touchdown aerials to Bob Blodgett while joe DiMaggio blocked a New Britain punt in the end zone for New London's other score. jim Sullivan and DiMaggio led the hard- charging Whaler forward wall. New New New New New New New New New London London London London London London London London London THE ...24 7 M15 6 ...25 M26 N13 7 O 123 SEASON Notre Dame ...... Hartford Public Hartford Weaver Hartford Bulkeley New Britain ..,... Windham .,,..... . Fitch ......... Stamford ,.........,... Wilbur Cross ..., i Play 10-Keep-option-Kelly t0 Giordano. Nenna carries! 132 Nenna races around end. Staking Windham to an early 6-0 lead, the Whalers roared back in the final three minutes of the second period to score twice and hold it for their fifth win. Kelly plunged over the one yard line for the first Whaler score, and seconds later joe Giordano hit pay dirt after john Roggero had intercepted a Windham pass. The Whalers added another, early in the third period, when Giordano took a lateral from Kelly and ran it 18 yards for the touchdown. Both teams scored in the final period as most of the reserves saw action. Going off the field on the short end of a 6-0 count at halftime, New London came back in the second half to down Fitch 13-6. In the third period, joe DiMaggio blocked a Fitch punt and ran 50 yards to tie the game, and Giordano carried the extra point to give the Whalers the lead. Another blocked punt gave the Whalers their final score, clinching their sixth win. Any hope of winning the state title went out the Giordano follows interference window, however, as the Whalers succumbed to a stronger Stamford bunch, 40-7. Scoring first, New Lon- don held a 7-0 lead most of the first half but went off the field tied, 7-7. Fresh reserves wore down the tired Whalers in the second half, turning the contest into a rout. joe Kelly, Ed Duclos and Joe DiMaggio sparkled for the Whalers, but Ed Davis, Stamford quarterback, was easily the outstanding player on the field. A Thanksgiving Day crowd of 4,000 saw the Whalers bow, 20-0, in their season's finale against Wilbur Cross of New Haven. The Governors tallied early in the first period and went on to clinch the win with two scores in the final quarter. A fine Wilbur Cross back- field constantly picked up yardage against the NL for- ward wall with all the scores coming on the ground. The Whalers had a drive stopped on the Cross 18 early in the fourth period and again had the ball deep in enemy territory as time ran out. Nasty break-Keating makes the tackle. Creamed on the 69. WSH Front row, left to right: W. Reagan, G. Browne, W. Harmon, Capt. Carnaroli, K. Stefanski, W. Cleary, A. DeVivo. Second row: A. Darling, H. Kombouzis, C. Petchark, J. Riordan, NUMB R. Conover, F, Giotdani, T. Avery, Coach O'Brien. Third row: Mgr. R. Donovan, T. O'Connor, J. Epps, E. Siff, T Bently, W. Elfenbein, B. Southworth, J. Riley, Mgr. J. DeGange. CAGERS TO COMPETE IN STATE TOURNAMENT BILL O'BRlEN Coach Having lost the first six men of his 1953 New Eng- land Championship squad, Coach Bill O'Brien was faced with the tremendous task of rebuilding. His returning squad had plenty of varsity experience and four of his starters were even on the team that went to Boston, but they had little experience under pressure. Last year they went into the varsity games only when New London was ahead by Hfteen or twenty points. As is always the case, however, everyone was out to get the champ, and this year most of them did. The 'Whalers continued to be undefeated against scholastici' competition as they downed Norwich, 59-43. jim Epps and Riley showed the way with 15 and 14 points respectively. Riley then came up, with the season's high, hitting for 25 points as the Whalers coasted over Fitch, 64-38. As was so often the case throughout the season, New London dropped its first interscholastic contest to Hartford Bulkeley, this time by a score of 64-58. The Maroons out- scored New London 12-6 from the foul line, although both teams were even from the floor. East Hartford then pressed the Whalers to a 57-50 loss by moving out ahead in the second half. Foul shooting kept the Green and Gold in the game as they edged the Hornets, 20-9, from the line. The Whalers returned to their winning ways, however, coming from behind in the last minute to down Stonington, 64-62. Riley hit for 20, A step in the right direction,Riley. Epps 18, and Siff 14, three of which he scored in the final minute of play to give the Whalers the win. New Lon- don then racked up its fifth win by trouncing Fitch again, 75-25. High man for the Whalers was Epps with 15. The Green and Gold fell nine points behind in the first period and never got back into the ball game as they dropped their fourth game to Windham, 60-47. Riley was top man with 18, but the Whalers again lost it from the foul line. Getting hot in the second half, the Whalers downed speedy New Britain, 47-45. Captain Dick Carnaroli played the best game of his career as he led the cagers to their third Class L win. Opening night in the new gymnasium saw the Whalers lose a fifteen point lead but still squeeze by Nor- wich, 50-48. A full house of 1,700 saw joe Riley higlfith a jump shot in the last 35 seconds to give New, ndcm the win. The Green and Gold continued to egxl asfsgiefy Ji nun XGA G . A. , .MJ Strategy. downed New Britain for the second time,' 50-38. Riley was again high scorer with 16 as the Whalers pulled away in the second half to come within one game of qualifying for the state tournament. Outscoring the Whalers, 14-11 from the foul line, Windham edged the Green and Gold, 52-51 with Herb Englert getting the decisive point. Epps played his best game of the season, racking up 17 points and rebounding well, but the Whalers couldn't quite make up a six point deficit incurred in the second period. Brad Southworth hit for five quick baskets at the start of the fourth period to push the Whalers into a 57-54 win over Sacred Heart, thereby qualifying them for the CIAC Tournament. New London had blown a big first period lead and was tied up when Southworth got hot. Tom Molumphy and Lee Martin hit for 42 of East Hartford's 60 points as the Green and Gold fell again, 60-55. Epps led the Whalers with 16 but New London 'S J. Epps ups it for two. Up and in-F. Giordano. SD-Drive, determination, and DeVivo. 135 B. Southworth blocks the shot. 4 JOSEPH A. SILVA Freshman Coach The H55 N. E. Champs dig in. Mr. Silva, E. Siff, 1. DeGange, J. Menghi, F. Devendittis, D. Burns, R. Philopena, K. Willoughby, J. Epps, J. O'Conner, J. Riley and E. Devlin. 136 Ed Sit? sinks it. The Duke drives couldn't get used to the small East Hartford floor. Center Bill Schmidt tallied 38 of Bulkeley's 68 points as the Wlialers dropped their seventh game, 68-61. Once again New London lost it from the foul line. Bulkeley played its best game of the season in downing the Green and Gold for the second time. Riley was high for New London with 15. The Whalers dropped a heartbreaker in its season's finale as Stoningtons Russ Brown came through with a layup in the last second to give the Bears a 68-66 win over New London. Brad Southworth, starting at center, hit for 21 points, while Floyd Giordani, who replaced Epps after his fifth personal, tallied the last seven Wlnaler points to keep New London in the ball game. Undoubtedly, the l953-'54 Whtiler cagers didn't get the breaks they were entitled to. As defending champions, they didnt even have their own court to practice on until the end of january. They played the first East Hartford game with three days of rest and virtually no practice. In the new gym everything worked out fine until four days before the second Bulkeley game when the huge par- tition that divided the court couldnt be opened. ld? arm. I Riley in the nearest thing to flying. Undisturbed-J. Epps, arcs it Captain Carnaroli shows how it's done For a team that relied basically on zone defense, how- ever, the Whalers committed an excessive number of fouls. In zone defense the idea is to hurry the shot and get the rebounds but play the opposition loosely. Figures show that in nine games the Whalers were outscored from the foul line. Seven of these games they lost, and in five contests they were actually beaten on foul shots. Obviously a de- crease in fouls could have made a big difference. As was the case with the 1951-52 team, this year's basketball team had its good nights and bad nights. When everyone was playing smart heads-up ball, the team really had a good night. When someone was on, they looked good for a while and then started to fade. Some nights, certain positions just filled up space, while other nights, they set the world on fire, scoring points, taking rebounds, and otherwise playing top-notch ball. The Whalers have qualified for the tournament, how far they go is strictly up to them. They have both the talent and coaching to give any other team in the state a good fight. And though they've had their ups and their downs, with a few breaks and a little luck they could come through as a big surprise. New New New New New New New New New New New New New New New New New London London London London London London London London London London London London London London London London London THE SEASON ........66 Sacred Heart............51 ...,....49 Alumni ' ........59 Norwich .-.45 ........64 Fitch 38 ........58 Bulkeley .64 ...,....50 East Hartford ,....,.64 Stonington Fitch ..........,... .....,. New Britain .,..,.,..... Norwich .,,,.,. ....,.,.,. 57 62 75 25 ........47 Windham...,............60 47 43 48 38 New Britain ............ Windham ....,.........., Bulkeley ...............,.. 50 50 51 ......,.57 Sacred Heart 53 61 66 52 54 East Hartford ,.,..... 60 68 68 Stonington .............. 965 883 Members of the Freshman Basketball team are, front row, left to right: E. johnson, M. Goldberg, J. Sullivan, P. Devendittis, J. Sachatello, T. Sullivan and Coach joe Silva. Second row: T. Falvey, J. Contoulis, C. Linski, F. Winkler, J. Brachas, D. Haw- kins and P. Orbe. Third row: J. Kelly, J. Lusk, R. Long, D. Peters, R. Ellis and D. Davis. 137 S Front row, left to right: R. Buell, J. Watt, E. Siff, J. Callahan, Schultz, D. joseph, R. Woodford, R. Moore. S. Ebby, R. Byrne, J. McNeil. Third row: Coach Greenaway, Sr., M. Greenaway, jr., M. Higgins, Second row: L. Gladu, B, Aikens, P. Smilgin, B. Eberle, E. J- SWCCHCY, Manager. WATT CAPTURES STATE MILE Cross country co-captains D. joseph and R. Akins confer with Coach Mal Greenaway. Opening the 1953 season with the U-Conn Relays, Mal Greenaway's trackmen managed to bring home a first place in the two-mile relay with the team of Norm Rich- ards, Dick Buell, Jim Watt and john joseph Callahan. The local quartet covered the two mile course in a good time of 8:57, but no other New London contestant placed as East Hartford took the muddy, rain-soaked field. In their next outing, Stonington's ace Dave Gately took eight firsts to lead his teammates singlehanded over the Green and Gold. Scoring 40 of the Bears 58M points, the Stonington ace all but matched the entire New London squad, who tallied 45M,. However, the efforts of Ernie Brown, Norm Richards and john joseph Callahan pre- vented a complete rout. Next, the Green and Gold met Hartford Bulkeley and Windham in a triangular meet at U-Conn, scoring their first victory with 52M points against 48 for Bulkeley and 27 for Windham. Norm Richards and jim Watt finished one two in the mile run, while Buell took a first in the 880 yard dash. john Joseph Callahan won the 440 yard dash to clinch the win for New London. The Whalers picked up their second win by downing Fitch, 57-42, at Morgan Park. Ernie Brown paved the way to the win by taking lirsts in both the 100 yard dash and 220 yard dash. Watt came out on top in the mile with Richards running second, as the Whalers continued to show their strength. Aided by a one-two-three sweep of the 440, NFA collected 64 points against New London's 34, while Public ran third with 30. Watt again took first in the mile as did Buell in the 880 and joe Impellitteri in the shot put. sax nu W E Q There's no doubt about this victory as J. Watts flashes Walking on air -B, Beran shows how its done as Nor over the finish line. Five Whalers then qualiied for the State Meet by :lacing in the Sectionals at Storrs. jim Watt took a first gi the mile, with Norm Richards third in the same event, lick Buell won the 880, john Julian Callahan finished econd in the javelin, and Stuart Ebby came in third run- ning the 180 low hurdles. The Whalers placed fifth in eam scoring with 23 points. Watt brought home the state title in the mile at Wes- eyan, running the course in 4:40:2 to give New London ive of its six points. Dick Buell finished fifth in the 880. Again it was Watt, in the New England Interscho- astic mileg but this time he ran second with a time of l:41:3, only 5:9 seconds behind Bob Dias of Melrose, vfassachusetts. In another triangular meet New London finished sec- nd to Norwich Free Academy, while edging out Hartford ublic in a close one. wich looks on. E. Siff slings it Torrid tape-stretcher-E. Brown. B. Settle gets the shaft' 'P Front row, left to right: C. Wood, P.'Baldwin, N. Higgins, F Aikens, D. Joseph, B. Eberle. Second row: Coach Greenaway, Sr., F. Winkler, J, Fletcher, E Schultz, T. Cavanaugh, F. Maclntyre, J. jackson, Manager. HARRIERS REBUILD FOR '54 B. Eberle, L. Higgins and P. Baldwin showing off their form. Although having lost the backbone of last years state championship team, Coach Mal Greenaway still managed to mold another winning barrier squad that took three out of four dual meets while finishing eighth and ninth in the U-Conn Invitation and State Meet, respectively. The Whalers opened the 1953 season with a squeaky 27-28 win over Windham High. Frannie Shea of Windham took first place, but New London's Norm Higgins, coming in second, was followed by teammates Bob Eberle, David Joseph, john Fletcher and Pat Baldwin to sew up the win. Running on a revised Coast Guard Academy course, the Whalers next downed Norwich Free Academy by the score of 23-52. Higgins was first over the line this time, and even though N.F.A. runners took the next two places, five Green and Gold barriers followed to insure the victory. A number of winning streaks came to an abrupt halt as Hartford Public handed New London its first loss of the season, 24-51. First it ended a string of twelve straight dual meets won by New London High School cross country teams. Second, it brought to a close a skein of 36 consecu- tive dual meets without a defeat for a cross country team coached by Mr. Greenaway. And last, it ruined any hopes for an undefeated season. Higgins came in second for the Whalers, but Allan Frazier of Public was first to break the tape on the U-Conn Sectional course. And they're off and running at Norwich. Higgins knocked nine seconds off Norm Richards' record time of 14:11 as he led the Green and Gold over Norwich in a 26-29 win at the Academy. Bill Burdick took fourth and Pat Baldwin fifth behind Ron Bergman and Bob Neiderman of Norwich as the Whalers came home with their third win of the season and second over the Academy. A downpour didn't stop Manchester from coasting to the top of the heap in the Eastern Sectional Meet at Storrs, thereby dethroning defending champion New London who came home eighth. Unable to place anyone in the top ten, the Green and Gold did, however, come up with the sectional junior varsity crown. Manchester also ran away with the state meet, scoring less than as many points as second place William Hall of Hartford. New London's defending champions wound up High hopes for the low score. in ninth position as they were unable to place anyone in the top twenty-five. 1953 could be marked as a rebuilding year for New London High Schools cross country team. Through gradu- ation they had lost the four boys who had brought the 1952 State Championship to New London, but several under- classmen have shown promise of filling in for the talented four in future seasons. Another bright note to the season is that the Whaler junior varsity came out unscathed in three dual meets and then went on to win the sectional junior varsity champion- ship. Mainstays on the squad were mostly freshmen and sophomores, so with these boys moving up to the big squad in '54 the'Green and Gold could easily come up with another title contender. Getting the scoop from Coach Greenaway. Giving it the Old college try --N. Higgins. Members of the Tennis Club are: front row, left to right: V, Barca, J. Moffat, C. Granata, B. Bellian, B. Andrade, K. Hing. Second row: M. O'Kane, S. Caldrello, N. Shafner, L. Weaver, E. Comp- ton, K. Shea, Mrs. Plotkin. 04 GOLFERS ELUDE A ,recent newcomer to the New London High School athletic program was the golf team. Although only in its second season, this team went a long 'way .toward proving itself worthy of the title major sport . ' In the spring of 1955, the Green and Gold golfers met teams from three other schools plus a team of New London High School's faculty members. The Whalers managed to defeat Farmington High School andthe NLHS faculty while dropping decisions to Norwich Free Academy and Fitch High School. On two occasions they trounced the faculty IZMQ to 5M and 9K2 to SM, but were defeated by Norwich J. Watt sets the pace in the mile run at U-Conn. Looking over the boys at halftime in the Boston Gardens are Coach O'Brien, Coach Silva and Business Manager Jack Conway. 142 Members of the Golf Team are, left to right: S. Downey, L. Rutler, J. Edwards, Coach W. F. O'Brien, T. Wheland, W. Boyle, R. Grillo. SOPHOMORE IINX UM to ZH and 13M to 4M and also came out on the short end of 18-O and MM-BW scores to Fitch. Their other win was at the hands of Farmington by the score of 1016-7M. Altogether, they compiled an impressive second year record of three wins and four losses. Another new organization at New London High School was the tennis team, which met Norwich in its only engagement but went down to defeat by a score of 6-1. Tennis was just starting to catch on at this school early in the spring, but as the season progressed, interest fell off and there was little effort to keep the sport going. Members of the Pep Squad are, front row, left to right: J. Meadnis, B. Ficarro, D. Quaratella, C. Ford, N. Chappell, J. Finn, P. Cochrane, J. Fogarty. Second row: J. Bellucci, P. Ganoe, S. O'Brien, D. Lavoie, E. Bartsch, D. Enos, S. Dimmock, N. Shafner, M. Ferrigno, M. Gensburg, R. Spiro. In stride. Rallying the team onward to victory are the members of the cheerleading squad. Cheerleaders are, left to right: R. Rowley, M. Alfieri, J. Grillo, J. Ronnick, B. Bindloss, S. 143 Caldrello, C. Pangilinan, V. Martin, M, Rabon. J Y ,'.,h'+' ,J x., . yJ ,..s,v ,gwr ft' . 1 Vx., xxsdl li J . f'J .f 'V XR 5 x 1 .1 kwa AA .X as 0 A Q K Q A. 'Rf A ax 911 ,AX Y A ' .xv 'J X' xl.1, 1 or r' KX 5 Q., -5' V X K xg., . ' 1M .x x l ,..N.f A :4 -I - . - Q 9 V Y Sa Juv Ax us,..,p4-I'-' on, rv - T I VS X -Tl 23 . w',-'X h-' xx 5154-if . 1 ' N V i150 x .xxxx JU' 'V S .AV-' s f A, I xv-1 ' f r N' A6 .1 ' I A, J Q 5 x ' v -5 4 P Q I 'a - 'wvx 4 A T 1' x A x 0 1-'V VJ, - X -, AA: V f f IYXXX -' X -rx', . -,QA 1 N4 N, I 1 ' .J xv 1 rd-353 . J vi-,fa . J 4x,Kv VI Q , , r 11 -.OXJ K 1 4 3 x X ,.. 4 'Vx e I Snowbound. IS FOR THE School opened on schedule this year, to the dismay of some and satisfaction to others - most of whom were seniors.The first day was for freshmen and transfer stu- dents only, giving these newcomers a chance to look around. Road maps, hiking packs and compasses were the order of the day as orientation began, and by the time it was over, the majority of initiates were greatly impressed by their first glimpse of New London High. But freshmen weren't the only ones to experience something new on their first day back, upperclassmen, returning from the beaches and summer jobs, were also in for a big surprise The familiar old trio of Chapman, Bartlett and Nathan Hale just didn't look the same some- howg something new had been added.And that something new was a long, low, ground-hugging structure that looked more like a greenhouse than a school house. Outside it was all glass and brick, like nothing they had ever seen before, but inside it was even more unusual. To step from lower Chapman into this ultra-modern an- nex - as they soon learned it was called - was to walk from night into day. Stretching as far as the eye could see was the tunnel- like corridor, with its soft beige tile on one side and glass on the other. Closer inspection revealed a low ceiling per- forated to deaden sound, asphalt carpeting, lockers recessed into the wall, and radio-controlled clocks hanging from above. To the left were the classrooms, all seven of them Q On the move. Twenty questions, Mr. Leyser. CAFETERIA TRIM with their greenboards and flourescent lighting, to pro- tect the eyes, greatly improved acoustics, to protect the ears, new type of desks and chairs, to protect the posture, and the very latest in heating and ventilation, to protect the health! At the very end of the corridor -- or what appeared to be the end at the time -- was an iron gate, blocking further passage. Although a curious few regarded it as a challenge to go beyond, the majority waited patiently realizing that it was just a promise of more and better things to come. They were right, too, for by the end of the week the barrier was lifted, revealing the balance of our hidden treasures: a new main ollice, a large and all- inclusive deans' office, a principal's oflice, a health office, a coaches' office, two lounges - one for the boys and one for the girls - four built-in showcases, and, at the southeastern extremity, a big picture window. However, aside from the construction angle, many other changes had taken place at NLHS. Recess period, the ten minute break between second and third periods, had been omitted in order to shorten the day. Dismissal was now at 2:45. Period four had been divided into three separate lunch periods of twenty minutes each labelled A , B and C lunch. The student body was also di- vided into three equal parts, with each division being assigned a diflferent lunch period. The system compensated for the limited capacity of the new cafeteria. Cold feet. Caught in a corner. V. Elci-Dig that crazy rhythm 147 M. Greenaway, jr., demonstrates his flashy form. 'S 1 1 E . o Alf! Getting a kick out of things at a football game. IS FOR THE Another innovation designed to eliminate over-crowd- ing was the student monitor system. This time the over- A. Messina entertains at the Annual variety show. B. Christensen lends a hand. crowding was in the corridors and on the stairways between classes. From bell to bell there was an inevitable dilemma of pushing, shoving, scrambling and weaving. End runs and power plunges appeared to be the only effective means of survival. Five minutes between classes just wasn't enough, something had to be done. Accordingly, all stair- ways were marked either UP ONLY or DOWN ONLY , and Student Marshals were stationed to see that The Band holds the audience spellbound at the Christmas dance ,. nz..f,, :':.:.:::.-Lil If is C. Sachatello, E. Silvestri, S. Landon, L. Gaetano, Figure costs for the second issue of the Compass. AUDITORIUM - GYM the signs were obeyed. Students were also encouraged to use-whenever weather permitted-the newly-completed walkway stretching from Nathan Hale, along the annex G. Marchant entertains at the Baton Club banquet. and Chapman right up to Waller Street. It may have seemed at first a great inconvenience to have to detour en route to a class, but in the end, the fast-moving one way traffic which resulted represented a tremendous saving in time and trouble. The project was a success! But all was not change this year. Football season soon opened, bringing back the same old eventful weekends. The Latin Club has a Christmas party. Play it, Sam, my guitar, chants B, Bauer to the audience. Captain Snape issues orders to his lieutenants: J. Deligeorges, T. Griflin, and R. Shaughnessy, IS FOR THE MANY . Every Saturday, huge crowds would follow the band into Morgan Park and virtually overflow the stands. Hats, coats and flags, the crazier the better, set the style for the boys, while the girls settled for a few strands of green and gold ribbon, Confetti, cheers, and songs of all sorts filled the air, as the stands creaked and groaned under the con- Dorft gimme a hard time . . . see?-G. Mitchell to stant pounding of the kick linesf' F. Londregan. . i.. S. Hoffheins and T. Whelan: Angelic? M. Nichols presents the cheering Close companions: C. Dembrowski and awards. G. Gannotti. 150 Putting on the feed bag at the Baton Club banquet. CLASSROOMS NEW At halftime, the ice cream, coke and hot-dog conces- sions-raided by the hungry mob-were sold out even before the teams had a chance to leave the field, following which there was a mad rush to get back to the stands before the majorettes and the band came out. After a victorious game the thundering herd would storm downtown-in cars or on foot-to jam up traffic on State Street until dark, and then go home to rest up Apprehensive 'One for the road--J. DeGange. Initiation. L. Leiper gives out with Chattanooga 151 Shoe Shine Boy, J. Conway and G. Gregory look on as W. Stoffel sells the first ticket. IS FOR THE PARKING Our superintendent, Dr. Albolm, addresses the audience . opening the dedication of our addition. for the dance, sponsored by one club or another, which followed almost every game. Meanwhile, strange things were happening at school. Students going from Chapman to Bartlett to their home- rooms in the annex could leave after the 8:20 bell had rung, rush down to lower Chapman and arrive at their destination before that same bell had rung in the annex. The lobby of the new gym. 'I52 Minutes before the game! 'kit' 'ki' A F. 1 li wff N 1! 1? 1. Q-J' 5. 'fy 1 IS FOR THE schedules found themselves at the mercy of students' wrist- watches. Consequently, the periods reemeci to get shorter and shorter, and passing between classes Jeemed to take longer and longer. However, this Reign of Error lasted only two days. The mystery of the bells was soon solved, the clocks were denied their originality, and periods returned to fifty min- utes in length. Things were back to normal! Or were they? People began to notice, as the year wore on, that the parking lot was much quieter this year. For some strange reason a crazy wave of saneness had struck the driving set. Conservative Chevvies began to replace the flashy Fords, and noisy duals became a thing of the past. Only a few die-hard shot rods remained as the ls link with a glorious and uproarious past. Pedestrians still had little to cheer about, however, fo more cars were being driven to school than ever before ' V fr . Miss Omfer and friends Double date: Mr. and Mrs. H. Santangelo and Mr. and Mrs. W. Stolfel. UNIVERSAL PRIDE And in spite of all the newly-completed parking areas, the place was still a madhouse. .One solution to the problem proposed that all parking spaces be reserved, another sug- gested that either the price of gas be raised or the price of bus tickets loweredg but a third, requesting students to ride bicycles to school, was really the straw that broke the camel's back. It was time for another parking lot! One long-standing need of the student body, however, was filled this year when at last the cafeteria reached completion. Aside from the obvious eating aspects, this ver- satile new structure--with its polished floor, glass bulk- heads, convenient exits, stage at one end and complete kitchen at the other-could be used for other purposes. As early as October, NLHS had gotten into the act by sponsoring the Hallowe'en Dance, but not until De- cember-at the Christmas Dance-could they offer the student a spacious and luxurious ballroom with all the ad- T. S x Beauty at the Feast, Mrs. Beebe. New London School's on the air, pictured are, left to right: G. Alderson, S. Donahue, S. Matweeff and J. Davidson. Faculty advisors to the Facultyz Mrs. Santangelo Mrs. Hess, Mrs. McLoughlin, Mrs, Benvenuti, Mrs Holland, Mrs. Snape, Mrs. Tasca and Mrs. Sturgis In the Chow Line are: Miss Mansfield, Mrs. Ben venuti and Mr. Benvenuti, being served by C. Brown Enjoying the pause that replenishes ate, left to right: H. Weiss, G. Cole, R. Evelyn, D. Gray. IS FOR THE vantages of the new classrooms, but minus the inadequacies of Jennings. This ballroom was, of course, the new cafe- teria. By now, the basketball season had begun and New London's defending New England Champs were well on their way to another crack at the title. Still playing home games at Ocean Beach, however, they anxiously awaited the day when the high school would have its own gym. Late in january, following midyears, that day came. Formal dedication, open to the public, fell on January 24, a Thursday. A duplication of the ceremonies, this time for the students, was held on the following day. The Green and Gold played their first game in the new gym against NFA on january 30. Both ends of the Varsity-JV double T. Chapman explains how to J. Impellitteti. 'Snow use, says Mr. Foye, J. Jaczinski, D. Harmon, E. Cleary and A. Maginnis. Saturday's heroes: G. Woodworth, J. Giordano, J. Sullivan, D. Shea, and A. Manwaring. STUDENTS SATISFIED header went to New London, but in the nitecap the over- capacity crowd were on the edge of their seats until the Hnal buzzer when the Whalers pulled it out by two points. And so, with spring right around the corner, and the '53-'54 school year rounding into the homestretch, athletes were limbeting up, schoolwork was slowing up, and time was eating up the precious pages on the calendar until, finally, June rolled around, and with it: Graduation. 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Stationery and Office Supplies A Million and One Items Phone Gibson 2-2032 JEDDO COAL LEHIGH COAL York Heat Oil Burning Equipment Mobile - Heat CITY COAL COMPANY 410 BANK STREET NEW LONDON, CONN. 0'-0N0W0N0N0Y0v0v'-01-9v0v102' GEN. TEAMSTERS LOCAL 5493 85 STATE STREET NEW LONDON, CONN. LARRY RASO anowofvwowof IMPELLITTERI MEMORIAL HOME N. J. GORRA 81 BRO. 84 MONTAUK AVENUE 239 STATE STREET NEW LONDON, CONN. NEW LONDON, CONN. Phone Glbson 3-3600 Phone Gibson 3-7191 5 3 5 5 3 5 SORTOR CHEVROLET CO., INC. 452 BROAD STREET NEW LONDON, CONN. Q Phone Gibson 2-8591 Sales - Service - Paris RAU B'5 THE NATIONAL PLuMBlNG Scout Supplies Models-Sporting Goods-Hardware 356-364 BANK STREET 26 BANK STREET NEW LONDON, CONN. NEW LONDON, CONN. x0v0f-0-fouar 0'C0'90V0 Q'45 '0'405Z:i 181 101f01 40 -0801 LAURENCE B. MCEWEN LIGHTHOUSE ,NSURANCE INN 302 STATE STREET NEW LONDON, CONN. G PATAGANSET FINISHING CO. NIANTIC CONNECTICUT SEALTEST ICE CREAM H. FREEMONT ALDERSON 92 PEQUOT AVE. Tel. Glbson 2-5301 NEW LONDON, CONN. 0 ? ?'-7Z5'9' 'I 8 2 CLASSIFIED ADS APPLIANCES Conn. Appliance Co., 108 Main St., Tel. GI 3-7252 N. L. Light 8: Fixture Co., 86 Bank St., Tel, GI 5-4158 N iantic Plumbing 8: Appliance Co., Penn Ave., Niantic, Tel. PE 9-7520 ATTORNEYS Gruskin 8: Gruskin, Garde Bldg., Tel. GI 2-1621 Morris Lubchansky, 251 State St., Tel. GI 5-4432 Angelo G.-Santainello, 525 State St., Tel. GI 5-8551 Foster K. Sistare, 502 State St., Tel. GI 2-5569 BAKERS Italian 84 French Bakery, 684 Bank St., Tel. GI 5-9757 T8cT Restaurant 84 Bakery, 119 Broad St., Tel. GI 5-9049 BEAUTY SHOPS Bridge View Barber Shop, 815 Main St., Tel. GI 5-0998 Crocker House Barber Shop, 182 State St., Tel. GI 5-9827 N. L. Academy of Hairdressing, 525 State St., Tel. GI 5-5647 Palmertown Barber Shop, Main Rd., Palmertown Rocco's Beauty Salon, 85 State St., Tel. GI 5-2158 Rudolph's Beauty Salon, 10 Meridian St., Tel. GI 2-1710 BOOKS 8: STATIONERY Central News Store, 50 State St. Harris Used Book Shop, 87M Broad St. Sharaf's, 162 State St., Tel. GI 5-6787 CLEANERS Crown Cleaners, 217 Main St., Tel. GI 2-1688 Modern Cleaners, 265 Broad St., Tel. GI 2-4825 CLOTHING Centrale Dress Shop, 459 Ocean Ave., Tel. GI 2-5557 Corset Shop, 20 Meridian St., Tel. GI 2-7914 Elly's Shop, 25 Main St., Tel. GI 2-5176 Helen Shop, 95 State St., Tel. GI 2-4556 Katy's Shop, 60 Bank St., Tel. GI 2-1555 Regal Fur Shop, 55 Main St., Tel. GI 5-6749 Savard Bros., 154 State St., Tel. GI 5-7575 Wilson Dept. Store, Main St., Niantic, Tel. PE 9-5521 Wyatts Togs For Tots, Main St., Niantic, Tel. PE 9-8648 CONCRETE Aristo-Crete, Fog Plain Rd., Wtfd., Tel. GI 5-6654 DENTISTS Donald F. Bradshaw, 48 Main St., Tel. GI 5-7523 Henry Buzenski, 525 State St., Tel. GI 2-6250 Herman K. Dolin, Penn. Ave., Niantic, Tel. PE 9-7575 joseph Gitlin, 525 State St., Tel. GI 5-5676 Robert S. Knaulf, 502 State St., Tel. GI 2-2432 William Murray, 502 State St., Tel. 5-2518 Carl Stoner, 558 State St., Tel. GI 5-5298 john S. Synodi, 228 State St., Tel. GI 2-1554 FUEL King Oil Co., Clark Lane, Wtfd., Tel. GI 5-7725 FURNITURE Bazaar Furniture Co., 559 Main St., Niantic, Tel., PE 9-7177 Economy Furniture Mart, 751 Bank St., Tel. GI 5-2558 GROCERS D'Amico Bros., 48 Blackhall St., Tel. GI 5-7759 Kenyon's Store, 241 Boston Post Rd., Wtfd., Tel. GI 5-2525 Rosemary Market, 585 Williams St., Tel. GI 5-7918 Universal Food Store, Montville,Tel. Nor.TILden 4-9529 Universal Food Store, Uncasville, Tel. Nor. TILden 4-9049 HARDWARE Kaplan's Hardware Co., 45 Bank St., Tel. GI 5-0487 Waterford Hardware Co., 26 Boston Post Rd., Tel. GI 2-6214 Wyllie Hardware Co., 590 Main St., Niantic, Tel. PE 9-5248 HEARING AIDS Sonotone of New London, 502 State St., Tel. GI 2-6049 PHARMACISTS Carroll Cut Rate, 152 State St., Tel. GI 2-5619 Read's Pharmacy, 595 Williams St., Tel. GI 2-1818 Smith's Pharmacy, 270 Main St., Niantic, Tel. PE 9-7576 Waterford Pharmacy, 154 Post Rd., Wtfd., Tel. GI 5-1500 PHYSICIANS Hilliard Spitz, 185 Williams St., Tel. GI 2-6465 R. N. Taylor, 159 State St., Tel. GI 5-6707 RADIO C. 8: L. Radio Service, 405 Williams St., Tel. GI 2-9449 REAL ESTATE 8: INSURANCE Arthur H. Shurts 8: Sons, 509 State St., Tel. GI 2-5941 Sidney H. Miner 8: Sons, 251 State St., Tel. GI 5-8405 jane Edgar Agency, 251 State St., Tel. GI 5-7497 Thomas Dorsey, jr., 159 State St., Tel. GI 5-1821 J. S. Silverstein 8: Sons, 18M Meridian St., Tel. GI 5-8585 Waller, Smith 8: Palmer, 502 State St., Tel. GI 2-4546 SERVICE STATIONS Burdick's Gulf Station, Cor. Main 8: Church Sts., Tel. GI 5-9245 Capital Service Station, 176 Main St., Tel. GI 2-0691 Packard, Inc., 545 Colman St., Tel. GI 5-1827 Scotch Cap Service Station, RFD if 1, Quaker Hill, Tel. GI 5-9791 SEWING MACHINES Singer Machine Co., 19 Main St., Tel. GI 5-6675 SHOE 81 SHOE REPAIR John Elions' Shoes, 115 State St., Tel. GI 2-2220 Shu-Fix Co., 11 Main St., Tel. GI 2-2297 SODA SHOPS Boston Candy Kitchen, 190 State St., Tel. GI 5-9286 Capital Candy Shoppe, 85 Broad St., Tel. GI 5-9774 Hollywood Shop, 75 Truman St., Tel. GI 5-9911 Niantic Dairy Queen, 75 Penn. Ave., Tel. PE 9-5466 Nichols Candy Shop, 80 Broad St., Tel. GI 5-9998 Paramount Sandwich Shop, 27 State St., Tel. GI 5-9015 So-do-read, 115 Truman St., Tel. GI 5-9818 TILE Siborg, Erik B., 596 Main St., Niantic, Tel. PE 9-5977 VENETIAN State Venetian Blind Co., 268 Main St., Tel. GI 5-7562 NAME OF FIRM A ABC Film Co .....,..,.,....,.,.,............,. Ajax Manufacturing Co ...,.,.,....,,, Alling, Sidney B ..,.,.......... Ann-iz Dair Bar .. y 4,.....,..... ,,... Arwood Mold Corp ..,..... ....... ..... B Beit Bros. Markets ..,.,... , ...,..,.... . Benvenuti's Studio ...,..... ..,,.., Bernard's ...,............,., Bookshop, Inc .,..,...... Braters ...........,,..,. ....... Burr-Mitchell Co .....,..,...........,....,.... C Callahan's Pat. Medicine ....,.......... Campus Flower Shop .......,.......... Casual Shop ,.......,....,.......... Centrale Sand. Shop ....... Chappell Coal Co. ..... . Christie Plating Co. ..,.. . City Coal Co ........,...., Coca Cola ,.,...,............ Connecticut Circle ........,...,,. Conn. Gen. Life Ins. Co ....,... Costello's Frame Shop ,.........,,,. Court Colver ..,,,..........,.....,........... Crocker House Hotel .,...................... D Damas Music Studio ......,.,......,....... Darrow 8: Comstock Co. ........., . Davis Ins. Agency ..............., Day Publishing Co ..,.,. ,....,,..,....... Diamond Chocolate Shop ...,,,....,....... E Elci Co. ............,.,.,............,.........,.. , Elite Barber Shop ..,.., Empire Cleaners .....,.,.... E 8: R Paint Store..1... Ev's Beauty Salon ,....,...,. ....,..,..... F Falvey's Service Station ....,,........,..,. Fashion Fabric Center ....,... .,.... Ferrell's Amoco Station ............... THE CLIPPER' ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY - 1954 PAGE ,...,.,..166 .....,...179 .....,.,.163 ..,.,....172 177 164 173 ,........174 ,,.....,.173 .........169 173 169 162 172 172 180 166 .,.......180 160 174 159 169 176 175 ...,.....162 .........175 .,,,.....170 ...,.....178 166 177 169 .........159 .......,.159 ........,170 .........164 ........,161 ,.......,176 .....,,..175 173 ..,......181 ....,....178 173 ., ....,.. 178 ,....,...175 ,.......,178 ..,.....,159 .........177 ...,,....181 Fisher Florist ...,....,,.,........,..,...,....... G Grant, W. T., Co ..,....... ..,.., Gorra 8: Bros ...,.,..........,, ,,,.......... Grimes Cleaners ......,..,,,.....,,....,...,....,.. H Hartford National Bank 8: Trust Co ........ .,....... Hendel's Furniture ...,.....,..,..........,,..,. Holly House ......,....,............,,....,....,..... House of Cards ....,,.,.,,. .,,...,..,.... Howard johnsonis ,...........,....,.......,... I Ideal Linen Service .....,,................... Impellitteri Memorial Home .....,....,. J jack's Place ......,.....,. .,..,...,..... James Drug Co ....... . .,.. . janovic, John P .,..... Johnson's Florist .... .,.... Juvenile Shoppe ...,......... .,........,... K Kaplan's Luggage Shop ................... Kaye's .,......,..,...,.,...,....,,................,. Keeney Stationers Co .....,............,......, L Langdon, Fred S ............ ..,........,.. Lathrop, TN. M., Inc ..,.... . ,..,. Leo's Shoe Repair ...,..,..,. Levine Agency ,... ..,,..., Lewis 8: Company ,,., ........ Lincoln Oil Company ........ Lighthouse Inn .,,,....,..., ..,,... Loring Studio .,..... ,... , ..,........ , M MacDonalds, Allen L ......... ....... Mallove's .......,.,...........,. 162 ........,162 ,........173 , ....,.., 178 164 166 ...,.,..,165 .,.......176 162 163 170 ......,..172 169 166 182 171 ......,..170 ....,.,..165 NAME OF FIRM Marquis ,.,........,...... Marvel Shop ..............,..,. Mayfair Restaurant .....,.... McEwen, Laurence B .......,, Michael's Dairy ....,,,....,, Millard's T.V. Co ...,.,,. Miner 8: Alexander ,,....,. Modern Electric ..,.,,... PAGE 176 166 174 182 .....,..,160 178 168 164 179 Murphy, E. J. Co .... ..,.,.,...... ,.... , N National Plumbing Co ..................,. ......... Neilan Funeral Home .,,..... ...,.,. ........, Nelson Brothers .,......,.... .....,.., N. E. Tobacco Co. ,.,..,.,,. . N. L. Business College ,....... N. L. Furniture Store ........... N. L. 8: Mohegan Dairies ...,..... N. L. Printing Co .,..........,.., Niantic Lumber Co .,,........ Niantic Super Market ......., Niantic Theatre . ..,.,......... ,.,.. . Novitch Brothers ...........,......,.... Nutmeg Beverage Co ..........,.,,..., O Ocean Ave. Service Station ..... , P 181 180 165 163 170 174 ........,177 ...,....,162 ........,168 .........168 , ......... 158 ...,.....159 180 .......,.175 Palmer's Drugs ........,.,.,................ ......... 1 69 Pataganset Finishing Co ..,..,..,.... .....,.. 1 82 Payne 8: Keefe ...,....,......,.... ....,.,.. 1 72 Perry 8: Stone .,...........,,.,.., ...,..,,. 1 58 Peterson's Restaurant ,......, ....,.,.. 1 69 Pink Cricket .....,........,,. .......,. 1 70 Plotkin's Jewelers .,..... ....,,,.. 1 63 Poudrier's jewelers ......, .... , . ........ 167 Professional Pharmacy .....,,....,...,... ,........ 1 66 Q Quintliani's Tailors .... ..........,..,......., ,....,... 1 6 5 R Radway's Dairy ...... ,.,.......... ..,....,. Ralph Florist ....,..,.. .... , .. ..,.. Raso, Larry .......,..,,,...,.... . .,,... .. Raub s .,..,.. ...,,...,..,.,..,...,...... Redden 8: Ryan Agency ...... Robert's Electric Shop .,.......... 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