New Milford High School - Schaghticoke Yearbook (New Milford, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1948 volume:

CLASS nr 48 THE ATHENIAN OATH OF CITIZENSHIP We will never bring disgrace to this city of ours by any act of dishonesty or cowardice, nor ever desert our suffering comrades in ranks. We will fight for the ideals and sacred things of this city both singly and together. We will revere and obey the city's laws, and do our best to incite a like respect and reverence in those above us who are prone to annul or set them at naught. We will strive unceasingly to quicken the public sense of civic duty. Thus, in all these ways, we will transmit this city, not only not less, but greater, better, and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us. 2 For his friendly and untiring efforts on our behalf, for his loyalty, inspired guidance and high personal example, We, the Class of 1948, dedicate our Yearbook to MR. WALTER E. WENT 3 CONTENTS Athenian Oath 2 Dedication 3 Faculty 5 Schaghticoke Staff........................................................6 Seniors . . . 7 Our Prayer 18 Features 19 Senior Activities........................................................26 Underclassmen 27 Athletics 31 Snaps '..........................38 Activities 41 Advertisements 49 FACULTY First Row: Mr. John C. Tanno, Physical Education Mr. Patrick Kelly, Sophomore English, Ancient History Mr. Philip Messer, Physics, Chemistry, Aeronautics Mr. Weldon R. Knox, Superintendent of Schools Mr. W. C. Criswell, Agriculture Mr. Geoffrey Graham, Senior and Junior English Mr. Theodore Malonis, General Science and Biology Second Row: Miss Barbara Weaver, Latin, French, Freshman English Miss Marion Pothier, Typing and Stenography, Arithmetic Mrs. Betty Olson, Home Economics Mr. Richard Williamson, Principal, Geometry and Trigonometry Miss Catherine Lillis, 7th and 8th grade Arithmetic Miss Alice Northrop, 7th and 8th grade Science and Geography Miss Beatrice Perry, Home Economics Third Row: Mr. Harold I. Hunt, Supervisor of Music Miss Catherine Coombs, Bookkeeping, Typing Miss Rosemary Matriciano, Freshman English, Spanish Mr. George Vaughan, Band Director Mr. Raymond Walch, Algebra, General Mathematics Mrs. Mary Post, 7th and 8th grade English Miss Marguerite Petersen, 7th and 8th grade History and Civics Miss Caroline Keeler, History, Problems of Democracy Mr. Walter Went, Mechanical Drawing, Shop 5 First Row: Jean Sandell, Superlatives Chairman; Archie Golden, Assistant Editor; Barbara White, Editor-in-Chief; Anna Zumpf, Business Manager; Lucy Lathrop, Write-Ups Chairman. Second Row: William McGoldrick, Will Chairman; Barbara Smith, History Chairman; Marion Pomeroy, Sayings Chairman; Louise Sheridan, Prophecy Chairman; Miss Coombs, Yearbook Advisor; Ronald Gero, Photography Co-Chairman. Third Row: Mr. Went, Class Advisor; Joseph Went, Printing Chairman; Guy Burch, Snapshot Co-Chairman; Alfred Oeschger, Photography Co-Chairman. YEARBOOK STAFF One of the many new things in the 1948 Yearbook was its name. The name Schaghticoke was chosen as the Schaghticoke was the most prominent tribe of Indians in this section of the country. In one of the first pow-wows of the year it was decided to have the yearbook printed across the great divide in Kansas. To help us poor braves out, we had nice big council fire that burned up our pictures, but luckily the negatives were saved. Despite many hardships, we weathered the storm; made a little wampum; and had lots of fun. The Big Squaw, Barb White and Little Chief, Archie Golden, along with all the young braves and squaws put lots of work into the book. This is the first official publication of our tribe, so come on braves and squaws—run into your tepee and read it through. See you later! 6 Gordon David Waldron Gordie My business is a 'dead' business. Chanticleer 1-2; Biology Club 2; Dramatic Club 1-3, Set Committee 1-2-3; Hi-Y Club 2-3-4, President 3; Phys. Ed. Exhibition 1. Archie Sidney Golden Arch Truly a great Einstein. (Herman, that is.) Basketball “Manager 3-4; Intramural Sports 1- 2-3-4; Stamp Club 1; Chess Club 1-2-4; Spanish Club 2-3; Photo Club 3; Chanticleer Sports Editor 3, Associate Editor 4; Hi-Y 1- 2- 4; Treasurer 1; Phys. Ed. Exhibition 1-2; Language Festival 2; National Latin Exam 1-2; Social Committee 1-3-4; Prom Committee 3-4; Assembly Programs 3-4; Emblem 1-2-3; UN Exam 3-4; Zeta Beta Club 3; V Forums 4, Evaluation Committee 4; Yearbook Assistant Editor. Irene Christen Rene A capable head and a willing hand. Transferred from Cliff side Park, N.J., 1945; Softball 3; Soccer 3; Intramural Sports 3-4; Chanticleer 3-4; Glee Club 2-3; Poster Club 4; Tri-Y 3-4, Secretary 4; Chorus 3; Play Day 3; F.H.A. 4, Parliamentarian; Social Committee 3; Student Council 3-4, Secretary 4; Class Secretary 3; Junior Prom Queen; Play Committee 4; Name Card Salesman 4; Co-Chairman Prom Committee 4; Press Conference 4; Evaluation Committee 4; Faculty Secretary 4. Barbara May White Whitie They well deserve to have, that know the surest way to get. Basketball 1-2-3-4; Softball 2-3-4; Soccer 3-4, Captain 4;Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4; Chanticleer 1-2-3-4, Assistant Editor 4; Social Committee 1-2-3-4; Prom Committee 3-4; Play Day 2-3; Dramatic Club 1-2-3, Play 2; Chess Club 4, Secretary; Tri-Y 2-3-4, President 3, Scribe 2-4; Forums 3-4; N.Y.U. Conference Delegate 4; UN Exam 3-4; Language Festival 2; Senior Play Committee; Class Treasurer 2-3; Assembly Program 4; Yearbook Editor; Evaluation Comrr :ftee 4. Phys. Ed. Exhibition 1 -2. TO m 70 c  m 70 H Edward Joseph Adams Eddie Never let business interfere with pleasure. Football 1-3-4; Basketball 4; Track 4; Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4; Gym Captain's 4; Aeronautics Club 1-2; Glee Club 1-2-3; Dramatic Club 3-4; Dramatic Club Play 3; Chorus 3-4; Hi-Y 4; Zeta Beta 3; Room Manager Magazine Campaign 2. Alice May Allen Smily She has a good word and a smile for everyone. Transferred from Washington, Conn. 1946; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Assembly Program 4; Tri-Y 4; Phys. Ed. Exhibition 1; Chorus 3-4. Phyllis Ann Amazeen Phyl Horses, horses, horses, crazy over horses. Basketball 1-2-3-4; Intramural Sports 2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Chess Club 4; Gym Captain's Club 2; Dramatic Club 2; Assembly Program 4; Forum 4; Social Committee 4 ; Yearbook Committee. Janet Louise Arnold Jannie The girl with the magnetic personality. Basketball 1-2-3-4; Soft-ball 2-3-4; Soccer 3-4, Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4; Field Hockey 1; Glee Club 1- 2-3-4; Dramatic Club 1- 2- 3; Play 1; Play Committee 2; Chess Club 4; Assembly Programs 2-4; Tri-Y 2-3-4; Treasurer 3; Phys. Ed. Exhibition 1-2; Play Day 3; U N. Test 3; Senior Prom Committee; Yearbook Committee. Roger Bruce Arnold Rog Wanna hear a joke? Transferred from South Kent School 1947; Baseball 4; Intramural Sports 4; Dramatic Club 4; Play Committee 4; Gym Captain's Club 4; Cheer Leader 4; Hi-Y 4; Senior Play Cast. Hugh Bernard Barnhart Jr. Barney Zoom—! There goes Barney. Football 3; Track 1-2-3-4; Dramatic Club 3-4; Play 3; Glee Club 3-4; Chorus 3-4; Photography Club 1-2; Aeronautics Club 1-2; Senior Play Usher; Prom Committee 3; Cap and Gown Committee Chairman 4. Barbara Jane Barton Barb Let not quietness deceive. Dramatic Club 1; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Chess Club 4; Chorus 1-2-3-4; Social Committee 1 -4; Assembly Program 4; Yearbook Committee. Raymond Richmond Barton Ray Better late than never. Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Spanish Club 2-4; Chorus 1 -3; Senior Play. 9 Charlotte Logan Bowen Char Ready, willing and able. Social Committee 1-3-4; Prom Committee 3-4; Chanticleer Club 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 3; Dramatic Club 1-2-3-4, Play Committee 4; Faculty Secretary 4; Spanish Newspaper 4; Phys. Ed. Exhibition 1 -2; Senior Play Committee 4 ; Yearbook Committee. Guy Donald Burch Burchy For he's a jolly good fellow. Aeronautics Club 1-2; Photography Club 1-2; Prom Committee 3-4; Senior Play Committee; Yearbook Committee. Robert Edward Corey Beak Silence never betrayed anyone. Shop Club 1; Photography Club 1-2-3-4, Aeronautics Club 2; Debating Club 3; Faculty Secretary 4; Senior Play Committee. Norman Raymond Day Norm I'll try anything once. Aeronautics Club 1 -2 ; Photography Club 1; Poster Club 3-4; Senior Play Usher 4; Yearbook Committee. Mary-Jeanne Dinneen Give me my boots and saddles. Intramurals Sports 4, Dramatic Club 1; Glee Club 2; Student Council 4; Photography Club 4; Assembly Program 4; Forum 4. James Donald Drum Jake Live today, tomorrow is not. Rod and Gun Club 2; Senior Play Committee. Alice Elizabeth Earl A, Quiet and dignified until you get to know her. Intramural Sports 1 -2 ; Glee Club 4; Home Ec. Club 2- 3-4; Girls Shop 3; Chorus 3- 4, Christmas Program 3-4; Faculty Secretary 4; Yearbook Committee. John Peter Fetcho, Jr. Jack Tough, but oh so gentle. Football 3-4; Intramural Sports 2-3; Telegraphy Club 1; Glee Club 2-4; Senior Play Committee; Prom Committee 3-4. lO Paul Molonc Fredlund Quietly he goes his way. Baseball 2; Poster Club 2; Glee Club 4; Dramatic Club 4. Robert Boyd Gordon Bob If brains were electricity. Bob would be a power house. Transferred from Montclair, New Jersey, 1947; Photography Club 4; Rod and Gun Club 4; Senior Play Committee; Projection Squad 4. Ronald Murray Gero Ronnie A true Mortimer. Intramural Sports 3-4; Basketball Manager 1; Hi-Y, Pres. 1, Sec. 4; Dramatic Club 1-2; Glee Club 2; Poster Club 3; Gym Captains Club 4; Spanish Club 2; Projectionists Club 4; Prom Committee 3; Band 1-2-3-4; Assembly Program 1 -2-4; Emblem 1; Senior Play Cast; Yearbook Committee; Graduation Committee. Florence Mary Hapanowich Happy The more we see her the better we like her. Dramatic Club 1; Glee Club 2; F.H.A. Club 2-3-4, Secretary 4. Lowell Thomas Hendrix Hick The answer to a maiden's prayer. Aeronautics Club 2; Gym Captains Club 3; Student Council 4; Magazine Campaign Captain 4; Senior Play Committee; Yearbook Committee Chairman. Marvin Elroy Hungerford Hunky Oh, that I were tall. F.F.A. Organization 1-2-3-4, Basketball team 3-4, Banquet Committee 3-4, Fire Fighting Crew 1-2-3-4; F.H.A. Club 2; State Judging Contest 1-2-3-4; Assembly Program 3-4; Senior Play Cast 4. Martin Jajer Marty He knows the 'Rielle' thing when he sees it. Football 2-3-4, Captain 4; Basketball 2-3-4, Captain 4; Baseball 1-2-3, Captain 3; Intramural Sports; Glee Club 3; Chorus 3; Senior Play Usher; Prom Committee; Social Committee. Betty Caroline Jarrett Rip The show must go on. Glee Club 1-2-3; Spanish Club 3; Dramatic Club 1-2-3-4, Play Cast; Forum 4; Assembly Program 4; Senior Play 4. 11 Thomas Jejer ''Tommy And so I go to school to pass the time away. Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Biology Club 3; Chess Club 2; Rod and Gun Club 4; Prom Committee 3; Chorus 3-4; Senior Play Committee. Virginia Barbara Kamenoff Kamie Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Intramural Sports 1; Social Committee 1-2-4; Tri-Y 1; Chanticleer 4; Phys. Ed. Exhibition 1-2; Language Festival 2; Girls Shop 3; Dramatic Club 1-2-4; Glee Club 1 -2; Aeronautics Club 2; Forum 3-4; Dramatic Club Play Committee 4; Connecticut Scholastic Press Conference 4; General Club Play Committee 4. Michael Kapp Mike Personality Plus! Transferred from Brooklyn Technical High School 1945. Intramural Sports 2-3-4; Football 3-4; Basketball 2; Glee Club 3-4; Chess Club 2-3; U.N. Test; Language Festival 2; Zeta Beta 3; Zeta Beta Officer 3; Assembly Program 3-4; Chorus 2-3; Emblem 2; Chanticleer 4; Magazine Campaign Captain 2; Assistant Manager 3; Manager 4; Senior Play Cast; Social Committee 2; Prom Committee 3; Assembly Program 3-4; Yearbook Committee. Conrad Harry Kramer Alec A man of a few (thousand) words. Football 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Photography Club 1-3; Aeronautics Club 1; Chess Club 2; Spanish Club 2; U.N. Test 3; Hi-Y 1-4; Chanticleer 4; Yearbook Committee tee; Social Committee 2-3; Prom Committee 3. William John McGoldrick Bill Brains, brains, and more brains. Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4; Baseball 4; Chess Club 1-2; Spanish Club 2-4; Photography Club 3; Rod and Gun Club 1; Hi-Y Club 1-2; Secretary 2; U.N. Test 3-4; Spanish Club Social 2; Forum 3; Assembly Program 3; U.S. History Prize 3; Chanticleer 4; Yearbook Committee Chairman; Senior Play Cast. Janet Kathyrne Kiefer Cuddles Give thy thoughts no tongue. Dramatic Club 1-2-3; Glee Club 1-2-3; Forum 4; Chorus 3; P. T. A. Program 4; Membership Chairman F.H. A. 4; Social Committee 3-4. Lucy Jane Lathrop Lou She's little and she's wise; She's a corker for her size. Basketball 2-3; Manager 4; Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4; Girls Softball 3-4; Phys. Ed. Exhibition 2; Glee Club 2-3; Chorus 2-3; Gym Captains Club 1; Photography Club 4; Girls Shop 3; Tri-Y 3; P.T.A. Forum 4; Assembly Program 4; Phys. Ed. Play Day 3; Chorus Festival 3; Yearbook Committee Chairman 4; Senior Play Committee. Dorothy Miller Dottie A light heart lives long. Transferred from Amity-ville High School 1946; Glee Club 3; Dramatic Club 3; Chanticleer Club 4; Treasurer F.H.A. Club 4; Yearbook Typist 3-4; Senior Play Committee Chairman; Prom Committee Chairman 4. George Paul Newton Newt Quiet but nice. Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4; Football Manager 2; Baseball 4; Gym Captains Club 2-4; Glee Club 2-3-4; Zeta Beta 3; Social Committee 4; Chorus 4. Alfred John Oeschger Oscar Often seen but seldom heard. Intramural Softball 2-3; Track 3-4; -Hi-Y Club 1-2-3-4, Secretary - Treasurer 1, President 2, Secretary 3, Chaplain 4; Rod and Gun Club 1-4; Photography Club 4; Biology Club 2-3; Emblem 1; U.N. Test 3; Assembly Program 3-4; Senior Play Cast; Magazine Campaign Captain 4; Yearbook Committee. Pearl Inez Ohlin Oley An ambitious lass who will always succeed. Basketball 1-2-3-4; Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4; Soft-ball 3-4; Soccer 3-4; Glee Club 1-4; Dramatic Club 1; Gym Captains Club 2; Shop Club 3; Spanish Club 3; Chess Club 4; Tri-Y 2-3, Secretary 3; Emblem 1-2-3; Social Committee 1-2-3-4; Student Council 4. Elizabeth Ann O'Donnell Betty Full of Fun and Fancy Free. Softball 2-3-4; Soccer 3-4; Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4; Play Day 3; Dramatic Club 1; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; F.H.A. Club 4; Gym Captains Club 4; Tri-Y 4; Prom Committee 4; Chorus 2-3-4; Faculty Secretary 4; Phys. Ed. Exhibition 1-2; F.H.A. Reporter 4. Anna May Parker Tiny How many hearts have you broken? Intramural Sports 2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Dramatic Club 1-3-4, Vice-President 3-4; Student Council 2-3; Chorus 2-3-4 ; Assembly Programs 2-3-4; Prom Committee 3; Language Festival 2; Sophomore Social 2; F.H. A. 4; Emblem 3; Gym Captains Club 1-2-3; Senior Ring Committee; Yearbook Committee. Helen Wilma Petersen Pete A swell gal, a swell pal. Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4; Basketball 2-3; Softball 3; Soccer 2-3; Cheer-leader 4; Emblem 3; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Dramatic Club 1-4; Chorus 3-4, Girls' Shop 3; F.H. A. 4; Assembly Programs 2-3-4; Chorus Festival 3; Play Day 2-3-4; Football Hop Committee 4; Social Committee 2; Senior Prom Committee; Yearbook Committee; Senior Play Committee. Philip Peagler Phil A leader, a friend, and an athlete. Basketball 1-2-3-4; Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4; Track 1-2; Gyn Captains Club 1-3-4; Hi-Y 2-3-4; Zeta Beta Club 3; Chanticleer 1-2-3-4, Editor 2-3, Sports Editor 1; Emblem 1-3; Forums 2-3-4; Evaluation Committee 4, Student Council 1-2-3-4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Spanish Club 2-3-4, Vice President 2, President 3; Spanish Newspaper Editor 4; U.N. Exam 3; Prom Committee 3; Assembly Programs 3-4; Scholastic Press Conference 2-3-4; Social Committee 1-2-3-4, Senior Play Committee; Yearbook Committee. Stuart Bradly Pennywell Bud Never did have much to say. Intramural Sports 1 -2-3; Rod and Gun Club 1 -4, Photography Club 2; F.H.A. 3; Senior Play Committee. 13 Norman Ralph Picrsall Norm A man of the world and women. Football 1 -2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 2-3-4, Class Vice President 3; Gym Captains Club 4; Poster Club 4; Glee Club 1-2-3; Dramatic Club 2-3-4; Secretary 3; Hi-Y 1-2-4; Social Committee 2; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Committee Chairman. Marion Eleanor Pomeroy Pomy Good nature is one of the richest fruits of personality. Girls Softball 3: Glee Club 1-2-3; French Club 4; Girls Shop 4; Tri-Y 4; Assembly Programs 2-4; Language Festival 2; Chorus 4; Social Committee 2; Prom Com -mittee 4; Senior Play Cast; Yearbook Committee. Vera Pauline Rabenold Paul Ambition is the soul of success. Softball 1-2-3-4, Captain 3; Soccer 3-4; Play Day 2-3; Phys. Ed. Exhibition 1 -2; Chanticleer 1 -2; Aeronautics Club 1; Tri-Y 2-3-4, President 4; Girls Shop 3; Social Committee 1-2-3-4; Language Festival 2; Senior Play Committee; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Committee. James Robert Rooney Jimmy The best servant does his work unseen. Photography Club 1-2-3-4; Aeronautics Club 1-2; Projection Club 3-4; Senior Play Set Chairman. Dorothy Louise Ruddiman Dot A friend to all who know her. Sub-Deb Club 1; Biology Club 2-3; Dramatic Club 2-3-4, Play Cast 2, Play Committee 2-3; Assembly Programs 2-3-4. Gail Marianne Sheeron Laugh and the world laughs with you. Basketball 1-2; Intramural Sports 1 -2-4; Phys. Ed. Exhibition 1-2; Assemblies 1-2-3-4; Chanticleer Feature Editor 4; Dramatic Club 1-2-3-4, Vice President 3, Play 1-2-3-4; Spanish Club 3; Glee Club 1-2; Tri-Y 2; D.A.R. Certificate 2; Social Committee 1-3-4; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Committee. Jean Lowell Sandell Sandie 'Bobby' sox girl of 1948. Basketball 1-2-3-4, Captain 3; Softball 2-3-4; Soccer 3-4; intramural Sports 1-2-3-4; Tri-Y 2-3-4, Chaplain and president 4; Student Council Committee 2-4; Glee Club 3; Dramatic Club 1-2; Chess Club; Student Council Committee 2-4; Assembly Programs 4, Language Festival 2; Forum 4; Play Day 3, Phys. Ed. Exhibition 1-2; Emblem 2; Chanticleer Social 2; Social Committee 1-2-3; Prom Committee Chairman 3-4; Senior Play Committee Chairman; Yearbook Committee Chairman. Ida Louise Sheridan Louise Small, sweet, smart, and sincere. Intramural Sports 1-2-3; Phys. Ed. Exhibition 2; Emblem 1-2; Dramatic Club 1-2-3-4, Play Committee 2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3; Girls Shop Club 4; Language Festival 2; Assembly Program 4; Senior Play Committee; Prom Committee 3-4; Yearbook Committee Chairman. 14 Claire Pomeroy Simpson Simp She who is friendly will never Tack friends. Basketball 2-3-4, Captain 4; Softball 1-2-3-4; Soccer 2-3-4; Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4; Phys Ed. Exhibition; Play Day; Tri-Y 2-3; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Leaders Club 3; Chorus 3-4; Faculty Secretary; Yearbook Committee. Barbara Ann Smith Smithy She uses 'Fitch' Sham-poo. Intramural Sports 1-3-4; Phys. Ed. Exhibitions 1-2; Girls Shop 3-4; Tri-Y Scribe 1; Student Council 1; Social Committee 1-2; Chanticleer 1-2-3-4; Language Festival 2; Emblem 1-2-4; U.N. Test 3-4; Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Exam 4; N.Y.U. Scholastic Press Conference 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Graduation Committee; Yearbook Committee. David Spaulding Spotts Dave Give me athletics, a car, and girls— I'll seek no other delights. Transferred from Adelphi Academy; Football 3-4; Baseball 3-4; Intramural Sports 3-4; Spanish Club 3; Glee Club 3; Chess 3; Gym Captains Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Chorus 3; Assembly Programs 3-4; Zeta Beta Society 3; Social Committee 3-4; Senior Play Cast; Senior Play Business Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Yearbook Committee. Helen Ruth Strid Dec The goal of life is merriment. Soccer 2; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Home Ec. Club 3; Dramatic Club 1 -2; Chorus 1 -2-3-4; Assembly Program 4; F.H.A. 4. Barbara Oakden Sullivan Bobbie Silence with a capital S. Phys. Ed. Exhibition 1; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Dramatic Club 1; Chorus 3-4, Christmas Program, P.T.A. Faculty Secretary. Harry Henry Taylor Jr. H As dependable as the Northern Star. Basketball 3-4; Basketball Manager 1-2; Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4; Stamp Club 1; Chess Club 1; Dramatic Club 2-3-4, Glee Club 2-3; Hi-Y 1-2-3-4, President 4; Prom Committee 3-4; Social Committee 1-3-4; Assembly Program 3; Business Manager of Senior Play; Yearbook Committee. Jean Isobel Teater Jeanne There's music in the air. Tri-Y 3; Glee Club 3; Dramatic Club 1; Girls' Shop 1; Spanish Club 1; Chorus 1; Girls' Soccer I. Nancy Jane Teittinen Good things come in small packages. Student Council 1; Glee Club 2-3-4; Faculty Secretary. 15 Elaine Marilyn Traver Always dressed in the latest style; Always greets you with a smile. Basketball 1-2-3-4; Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4; Soft-ball 3, Softball Co-Manager 4; Soccer Manager 4; Dental Clinic 4; Faculty Secretary 4; Tri-Y 2-3-4, Secretary 4; Chorus 1-2-3-4; Choral Festival 3; Assembly Programs 1-2-3-4; F.H.A. Historian 4; Home Ec. Award 1; Name Card Salesman 4; Chanticleer 1-2-3; Press Conference 3; Dramatic Club 1 -3, Play Cast 3; Photography Club 2; Girls Shop President 4; Poster Club 4; Phys. Ed. Exhibition 1-2; Play Day 3; Social Committee I-2-3-4; Prom Committee 3; Ring Committee 3; Senior Play Committee; Senior Prom Co-Chairman; Yearbook Committee. Irving John Wasley Wings A true friend, a regular fellow. T ransferred from Mt Herman Prep School 1946; F.F.A. 3-4 President 4; Basketball 3-4; Judging Contest 3-4; Rural Youth Award 4; Assembly Programs 3-4; Chorus 3; Senior Play Cast. Sue Kemmerer Wallian Suzy I have but one heart for one alone. Glee Club 1; Chanticleer 1- 2-3-4; Assembly Programs 2- 3-4; Social Committee 1-2; F.H.A. 4; Forum 4; Chorus 3; Yearbook Committee. Barbara Eleanor Warwick Wacky There's mischief in her eyes. Basketball 1-2-3; Cheerleader 4; Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4; Assembly Programs 3-4; Social Committee 1 -2-3-4; Dramatic Club 1-2-3-4, President 4, Play Cast 3; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; F.H.A. President 4; Debating Club 3; Forum 4; Prom Committee 3-4; Chorus 3; Choral Festival 3; Language Festival 2; Play Day 2-3; Football Hop Committee 4; Phys. Ed. Exhibition 2 ; Evaluation Committee 4; Senior Play Cast; Yearbook Committee. Joseph John Went Joe All great men are dying; I don't feel well myself ' Basketball 3-4; Track 3-4; Social Committee 1-2-3-4; Prom Committee 3-4; Zeta Beta Vice President 3 ; Assembly Programs 3-4; Harvard Club Award 3; Student Council 4; Forum 4; Band I-2-3-4; Chorus 3; Senior Play Cast; Yearbook Committee Chairman. Betty June Williams Betty Silence is golden, but Betty will have none of it. Glee Club 2-3-4; Faculty Secretary 4; Chorus 1-2-3-4, Christmas Program 3-4, P.T. A. 3. Frank Vincent Wodjenski Jay Still water runs deep. Intramural Sports 1 -2-3; Social Committee 2-4; Chess Club 1 -2; Rod Gun Club 1-2; Hi-Y 3-4; Spanish Club 2; Senior Play Committee; Cap Gown Committee. Sally Ann Woodford Sal Quietly, reserved, but friendly. Social Committee 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3; Dramatic Club 1 -2; Photography Club 4; Intramural Basketball 2-4; Chorus 3; Assembly Program 4; Forum 4; Senior Play Committee 4. 16 Barbara Jean Worden Butch ' Why worry, I don't. Glee Club 1 -2-3-4; Debating Club 3; Band 1-2; Social Committee 2; Chorus 2-3-4. Joseph Edwin Yarrish Joe Sometimes quiet, sometimes gay. But we like Joe either way. Basketball 2; Glee Club 3-4; Dramatic Club 3-4, Play Cast 3; Chanticleer 3; Hi-Y 2-3-4. Margaret Alice Yoblonski Margie Unless you know her well, Her value you can't tell. Softball 1-2-3-4; Soccer 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3-4; Field Hockey 2; Play Day 2-3; Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Dramatic Club 1-2-3-4; Leaders Club 2; Gym Captains Club 1-2-3; Social Committee 1 -2-3 ; Prom Committee 3; Chorus 1-2-3-4; D.A.R. Certificate 2; Phys. Ed. Exhibitions 2; Yearbook Committee; Faculty Secretary. Anna Evelyn Zumpf Anne Whenever you need a job well done. Just ask Anna she'll make it fun. Home Economics Club 2-3-4; Social Committee 1-2-3; Graduation Committee 4; Chanticleer Business Manager 3; Yearbook Business Manager; Chanticleer Staff 1-2-3-4; Home Economics Award 2; D.A.R. Certificate 2; Phys. Ed. Exhibition 2; Press Conference 3-4; Faculty Secretary 4; 17 OUR PRAYER by Pearl Ohlin Strength for each trial That meets us, we pray, Asking Thy guidance Each step of the way. Knowledge we need, Lord, We're tender in years. Give us Thy wisdom To conquer our fears. Patience, a lesson We find hard to learn. Give us long suff'ring, For this we do yearn. Love is the sunlight That brightens the day And showers with sunbeams Our walk on this way. Lord, as we travel A trail we've ne'er trod, Help us and guide us We pray Thee, oh God! 18 19 CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1948, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other wills or testamentary documents, heretofore donning our caps and gowns, we leave. To the Freshmen, our ability to have good socials. To the Sophomores, our ability for acting. To the Juniors, the grace of God with their yearbook. To Miss Coombs, all our thanks for her help with the Schaghticoke. To Mr. Walch, a new set of football jerseys. To Mr. Tanno, an attentive Physical Education class. To Miss Pothier, energy to compete with Mr. Graham's jokes. To Mr. Went, our broken baseball bats. To Mr. Graham, a good joke book. To Mr. Williamson, our drawing ability. To Miss Matriciano, a stepladder. To Mr. Knox, our appreciation of “no school days. To Miss Keeler, our little problems. To Mr. Kelly, a pipe cleaner. To Miss Weaver, a map of France. To Mr. Malonis, more detention slips. To the lab, more hyrogen sulfide. To the band, more clarinet players. To the janitors, bigger and better push brooms. To Alfred Purdy, Lowell Hendrix's height. To the Student Council, a bicycle rack. To the typing room, a muffler for every typewriter. To Mr. Criswell, Joe Yarrish's curley hair. To the tongue-tied, a gift of gab like John Fetcho's. To Carl Trester, Marty Jajer's square shoulders. To anyone who wants to buy a car, Ronnie Gero's sales talk on Hudsons. To the Ag. boys, a new bus. To introverts, Helen Petersen's pep, vim and vigor. To New Milford High School, a fifty car garage. To cheerleaders, our yelling at basketball games. To future drivers, our limousines. To Dramatic Club, the Senior Play Set. To all the lucky girls, Phill Ring. To all dare devils, Hugh Barnhart's motorcycle. To Ivan Burdick, the executive ability of a financier. To Doc Hunt, the hope of an optimist. To the incoming Freshmen, the courage of a hero. To Miss Wodjenski, the gentleness of a dove. To the Recreation Council, the patience of Job. rTo the 843A% students, the persistence of the devil. To future Prom Committees, our arbors. To All, Success. 20 Future Uncertain SENIORS At last we have reached the top! Soon after coming back to school, the yearbook editor. Barb White, and committee heads were chosen. We started working on the Senior play and the social. As our play, we chose Arsenic and Old Lac§ , which outclassed all former productions. After this came our Prom which was held March 12, and was heaven! (For the benefit of the uninformed, we're speaking of the decorations.) Now we have started commencement and after that will continue up the ladder to college or work, aided by our four years at New Milford. JUNIORS With the beginning of our Junior year, we advanced another rung up the ladder. Our first big event of the year (though not the biggest) was our social when we used three members of the part of the entertainment. The gala affair of the year was our Junior Prom when Irene Christen was crowned Queen. We inaugurated the invitation system, whereby everyone who came to the Prom had to have an invitation from our class. SOPHOMORES Our Sophomore year we felt like old timers. This year some of our members made the first teams of different sports. In the various plays during the year, we were represented by Betty Jarrett, Ronald Gero, Wanda Woodworth, and others. As to our social, who can forget the boarding house scene with Joe dictating letters to Potts, Potts, Potts, Potts and Co. (largest manufacturers of small pots in the world) and Sherm chasing Wanda with a flit gun?! FRESHMEN Little did we know, when we entered as Freshmen,] how many things we would have to do before we reached the top! We were soon represented in all the clubs and many sports. Our social surprised everyone. First we had organized our own bandj consisting of a cornet, clarinet, and from-, bone. Also we actually made money. We were all thrilled when Phil Peagler, our president, was elected editor of the Chanticleer, while still a Freshman We feel that our years in high school have been like the rungs of a ladder, and that we have been climbing toward graduation. 21 CLASS PROPHECY - 19 4 8 THE ADVENTURES OF A DOLLAR BILL Life was such a bore for me. I graduated from the U. S. Treasury Department in 1948 and rested in Paul Fredlund's piggy bank for twelve years, and here it is 1960 already. Happy 1960! With the aid of a quarter and two half-dollars, I broke out of Paul's piggy bank and went merrily on my way. The first day after my prison break, an exciting life began for me when I was handed to Elaine Traver by Roger Arnold, a teller at the New Milford Savings Bank. I soon found out that Elaine had become bridal consultant at Kris's Tailor Shop in Washington, Connecticut, a very thriving business employing two of her former classmates—Florence Hapenowich, business director, and Barbara Barton, manager. Barbara White, whose engagement had just been announced, received me as change for her purchase of a wedding gown. I found out later that the pastor who was to perform the nuptials was none other than Dewey Young. I stayed with Whitey all through the wedding, although I was in the pocket of the groom. I got a chance to peek out of his pocket for a few minutes and saw several noteworthy people. Among those whom I recognized were Janet Arnold, the famous Organizer of the Woman's National Softball League; Hugh Barnhart, founder of the Two-Cylinder Baby Carriage Co.; Ronald Gero, Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut and his secretary, Robert Corey; and William McGoldrick, head of the American Dental Association. Pearl Oh-lin, famous lecturer on Spanish Culture, was just arriving. The famed football coach of Adelphi College, Dave Spotts, was busily engaged in conversation with his old sidekick, Mike Kapp, who was now Ambassador to Palabaloobia. Straining my ears to the limit, I caught a little of what they were saying. Their classmate, Lucy Lathrop, was traveling across country lecturing on the U. N.; the cute blonde, Dot Miller, was happily married to her sailor and raising a healthy little fleet. I found out that Archie Golden had a succesful talent scout show on the radio and that he had helped such present-day stars as Jean Teater, star of the Hit Parade; Marion Pomeroy, classical pianist; Margaret Yoblonski, baton twirler; and Alfred Oeschger, handsome star of stage and screen, reach the hall of fame. Glancing around the room, I saw a large crowd of notables standing near the punch bowl. I found out tFvat the crowd was there not solely to drink punch, but also to watch the demonstration being given by Helen Petersen, founder of Pete's Muscle Builders) Inc. She was showing Marvin Hungerford the ropes, while Conrad Kramer, owner of Kramer's Department Store, braced the poor fellow. Watching this exhibition of strength was Barbara Warwick, head nurse at St. Luke's Hospital and nurses Alice Allen and Phyllis Amazeen; Lowell Hendrix, glamour boy of Gaylordsville; James Rooney, director of the reconstruction of Bank Street and one of his foremen, Guy Burch; and Norman Day, chief architect of the project. Among the guests attending were Anna Zumpf and Claire Simpson, glamorous Conover models. Heartily enjoying the affair with them were Alice Earl, governess of Mint-More Worthwhile, and Barbara Sullivan, head of Bab's Dilly Dally Date Bureau. Next came the honeymoon. The young couple stopped at one of Norm's Snackbars, owned by Norm Piersall. I found that John Fetcho was head bouncer with Norm as an occasional assistant. Norm visted our table and renewed acquaintance with his old classmates. Through the gossip that passed among them, I found out that Rear Admiral Eddie Adams was in South America and Charlotte Bowen was his Spanish interpreter. Norm told the newlyweds that Betty Jarrett had disappointed her fans by retiring from the stage to raise her family. One of her colleagues, Gail Sheeron, was awarded an Oscar for her excellent performance in Bye Bye Brooklyn. Bob Gordon had become Chief Engineer at Westinghouse and Martin Jajer, high school star, had become football coach at Yale. The most amazing bit of news was that Anna Mae Parker had just returned from Switzerland, where she taught the Swiss to yodel. She had met Irene Christen, famed socialite on the boat and they made the trip together. 22 Norm's thriving business called him back to his job; so the honey-mooners were left alone—with me! The soda which was placed on the table by the dashing young waitress, Helen Strid, bore the name George Newton Co.— soft drinks. That was another classmate who made good. Looking across the room, I recognized some familiar faces. Could I be mistaken? No—there, sitting at a distant table, was James Drum, First Selectman of New Milford; Mary Jean Dineen, rodeo star; Ray Barton, head of Barton's Bargain Basement; and Betty O'Donneir, secretary at Pennywell Contractors, Inc. The newlyweds finished their meal and, using me to pay the bill, left the Snack bar. Here I am in a new home. It will seem strange without Barb. I wasn't in Norm's cash register long when Joe Yarrish, famous flip, stunt driver, received me as part of his change from five dollars. Joe placed me in his wallet between some pictures and papers. I strained my eyes to see whom the papers and pictures were about, and caught a glimpse of a picture of Barbara Kamenoff. Under the picture, it read: Secretary of the State of Connecticut. Not only was Barbara's picture there but there was a picture of Irving Wasley and words saying Lessons in Lassooing Lonely Little Ladies by Wasley. The last picture that I could see before I was taken out was that of Joe's old chum, Frank Wodjenski, who now ran a Lonely Hearts Club in Lonely Gulch, Arizona. What's this— Joe seems to be boarding a train, but where is he going? I struggled to get a short glimpse of the people on the train. Five enthusiastic young ladies were listening to a strange lecture on embalming by Gordon Waldron, the moldy mortician from New Milford. Janet Keifer and Nancy Tietinen, partners in the Keifer-Tietinen Cosmetics Co. were listening attentively while Betty Williams, wife of a millionaire New Yorker, gazed dreamily out of the window. Dorothy Ruddiman, famed hat designer and Barbara Worden, owner of Worden's Women's Wonder Window were also listening. My eyes glimpsed a sign that was on the window of the next coach. It read: PRIVATE Coach of the President of the United States, Joseph Went. Suddenly out of the President's private coach came Pauline Rabe-nold, famed world traveler and most eligible bachelor girl. She was talking to Louise Sheridan about some of their days back in high school. Louise had just been voted the most popular teacher at WaUy-Balloo College. The conductor's voice shrilled New Milford, next stop, and everyone got up to leave the train. Just outside of New Milford where the train stopped, I saw a tremendous billboard which read, See H. H. Taylor, Jr.—For Taylor-Made Homes. I heard my owner say, Good old Harry. The train came to a screeching stop in front of New Milford's station. A large crowd was at the station to greet.the President. I was able to see among the people present, Sue Wal-lian, President of the New Milford P. T. A., welcoming President Went to New Milford. Barbara Smith, syndicated newspaper columnist, was waiting on the sidelines to interview the great man. Two New Milford High School instructors—Jean Sandell, girls' basketball coach, and Sally Woodford, director of carpentry—were remarking how great it was that one of their old classmates had become the President of the United States. After witnessing the President's reception, I left the pocket of Joe Yarrish and had changed owners several times when my adventures suddenly came to a rather abrupt ending. I was with Phil Peagler, Editor of the New Milford Times, when I entered Tommy Jejer's Food for Thought Diner. I am still in the diner, but I am in a glass prison enclosed in a lovely frame with a label beneath which reads My First Dollar. At first, I thought this place was Frankenstein's mansion, but now I realize that it is the safest and nicest place in the world for me for I can see all my old friends going by every day. 23 Most Popular Best Looking Best All 'round Cutest Barbara William Kamenoff and McGotdrick Barbara Kamenoff and William McGoldrick Best Scholars Most Likely to Succeed Janet Arnold and Marty Jajer Best Athletes Helen Petersen and Philip Peagler Best Sports Best Actress Most Accommodating and Best Actor 25 And now they are Seniors V Arsenic and Old Lace It's only Teddy. The house lights dimmed — the curtain rose and suspense took the stage. This time the suspense was in the form of the Senior Play, Arsenic and old Lace. With a marvelous mid-victorian set, made by Mr. Went's crew, and the able directing of Mr. Graham, a finished production was given. Despite one of the year's worst ice storms, the cast played to a full house both nights. Few will forget Marion Pomeroy and Betty Jarrett as the sweet old ladies, Ronnie Gero, the lover of 1948; Mike's appearing in his gym clothes and charging the block house. The sharpening of knives as Joe Went prepared his operation will ring throughout the gym. Thoughts of Dave, Bill, Harry, Archie, Oscar, Rog, Wings, Barb, and Ray and their swell support, along with all the work and fun of the class, will be remembered whenever Arsenic and Old Lace is mentioned. JUNIORS President — Anne Altermatt; Vice President — David McGoldrick; Secretary — Dorothy Rielle; Treasurer — Ivan Burdick; Class Advisor — Mr. Graham The big event of the year was the Junior Social, at which Dogpatch was well represented by Janie Brudis and Peewee Purdy; alias, Lil' Abner and Daisy Mae. Although Mr. Graham's pig failed to meet the occasion, the success of the social was due to him—Mr. Graham, that is. When the Youth Center Organization started this year, two capable students were chosen from each class. The Juniors selected Janet Brudis and Stuart Chase. The Class Prom, to be held May 21, will present another milestone which all will recall in the years to come. As press time for this notice is in advance of the Prom, we can only state that plans for spring-time decorations, excellent music by Stuart Williams, tasty refreshments and a Queen of unrivalled beauty can lead only to a genuinely enjoyable and successful time. With a renewed unity of purpose and a year of successful action upon which to draw, we, the Class of 49, are looking forward to our next, last and best year—just around the corner! r 28 s o p H 0 M O R E S Officers: President: B. Jones, Vice President O. Peagler, Secretary: E. Moore, Treasurer: E. Ferris, Advisor: Miss Northrop. Officers: President: M. Burdick, Vice President: J. Wells, Secretary: E. Keeler, Treasurer: J. White, Advisor: Mr. Malonis. 29 Officers: Rm. 14: President: B. Waltz, Vice President: D. Paterson, Secretary-Treasurer: E. Tieman, Advisor: Mrs. Post. Rm. 10: President: K. Law, Vice President A. Kramer, Secretary-Treasurer: R. Dubey, Advisor: Miss Petersen. Officers: Rm. 15: President: L. Ellman, Vice President: P. Lindberg, Secretary: W. Trycinski, Treasurer: J. Ewing, Advisor: Miss Lillis. 30 31 Row 1. P. Ohlin, M. Yoblonski, J. Arnold, C. Simpson, E, Traver, Jean Sandell, B. White, Row 2 L. Lathrop, P. King, I. Steck, P. Amazeen, J. Brudis, J. Simpson, J, Richmond Miss Pothier. Row 3 J. Sandell, G. Rzchowski, R. Ohlin, B. Chark, R. Dousky, G. Coma. BASKETBALL This year the outstanding team of the school was the girls' crack basketball squad. Beaten only twice, once by the championship Newtown team, and once in an exciting game with Bethel, the girls won seven of their ten games. They also tied with Newtown, which was the unforgettable game of the season. Elaine Traver took top scoring honors with 191 points followed by Margie Yoblonski, with 97 markers. The forwards on the team were exceptional. An appropriate way of classifying the action of the guards is to say that they guarded their opponents as closely as Jack Benny guards a quarter. Lucy Lathrop was the team's manager, whom the girls called their guarding angel. Miss Pothier was the most able and appreciated coach. Claire Simpson, better known as Simpy was chosen Captain for the season. Scores Bethel 25 New Milford 34 Woodbury 16 New Milford 50 Newtown 35 New Milford 35 Bethel 37 New Milford 28 Newtown 26 New Milford 20 Woodbury 12 New Milford 35 Washington 27 New Milford 40 Litchfield 11 New Milford 21 Litchfield 27 New Milford 39 Alumna 24 New Milford 35 32 Row 1. H. Nuremberg, P. Peagler, G. Leahy, M. Jajer, B. Jones, O. Peagler Row 2. E. Adams, J. Wells, E. Keeler, S. Wells, B. Lynch J. Went, J. Plaski, K. Grant, E. Ferriss, G. Baxter, J. White, Mr Tanno. Row 3. R. Casey, D. Woodin, A. Golden. BOYS’ SQUAD The Basketball squad of 1947-48, captained by Marty Jajer, was not of the same high caliber as some of the squads of former years if measured by the win and lost column. However, it will be remembered by all who saw the team in action that none of the fighting spirit was lacking. Marty led the squad in points, making 135 followed by George Lee and Glenn Leahy with 96 and 60 points respectively. Phil Peagler and Bill Jones played a magnificent defensive game. The team was coached by Mr. Tanno with the managing duties going to Archie Golden, Bob Casey and Donald Woodin. SCORES Bethel 41 Alumni 18 Woodbury 47 Abbot Tech 47 Newtown 42 Bethel 78 Newtown 39 Abbot Tech 44 Romford Secs 29 Woodbury 23 Abbot Tech 40 'Later forfeited to N.M.H.S. 'Consolation Tournament New Milford 32 New Milford 31 New Milford 26 New Milford 58 'New Milford 33 'New Milford 44 'New Milford 36 New Milford 39 New Milford 40 New Milford 38 'New Milford 32 33 Row l—O. Peagler, B. Lynch, D. Spotts, A. Chark, M. Jajer, I. Burdick, J. Fetcho, E. Adams, B. Jones. Row 2—B. Casey, M. Wiener, F. Hapke, R. Ladd, E. Keeler, W. Cuddy, T. Burdick, D. Woodin, K. Grant. Row 3—J. White, D. Cavonious, H. Nuernberg, Mr. Walsh. FOOTBALL When the leaves turned to orange and gold and waffs of smoke curled into the skies, thoughts of the Gridiron came to many a young man of New Milford High School. A great many aspirants for football fame reported to Coach Williamson and Coach Walch during the first week of school. From these arose a strong six-man football team. This team faced some of the toughest competition ever to be amassed in Housatonic Valley Schoolmen's League history. But the Green Wave came out of the fight with a notable 4 won and 5 lost record. The last game with Washington was the most exciting of the season with the Green and White revenging its earlier defeat by the old rivals with a nice score of 32-19. Marvelous Marty Jajer lead the New Milfordites by scoring 100 points and rushing and passing for 1,500 yards. Andy Chark and Bill Jones also put on fine performances. Eddie Adams, Dave Spotts and Bobby Lynch stood out in line play. Scores Bethel 20 New Milford 25 Alumni 40 New Milford 13 Washington 55 New Milford 6 Regional 33 New Milford 47 Newtown 24 New Milford 13 Regional 12 New Milford 26 Washington 19 New Milford 32 Newtown 32 New Milford 13 Bethel 24 New Milford 12 34 253 247 Row 1: W. Schnell, L. Ernhout, F. Hawley, N. Piersall, C. Kramer, A. Chark, M. Tierney, R. Arnold, J. McCarroll, B.“'Lynch, G. Chappius, A. Stone. Row 2: Mr. Went, R. Carlson, B. McGoldrick, H. Altermatt, K. Grant, D. Spotts, B. Jones, B. Casey, J. Wells, H. Nurenberg, J. White, C. Brutz. Row 3: H. White, I. Armstrong, J. Wodjenski, H. Shrack, D. Woodin, J. Rooney, B. Corey. BASEBALL Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the park. Four score and plenty more fellows turned out for baseball but only about 23 were retained after the final tryouts. There were only two regulars from last year, Norman Piersall and Andy Chark. A 12 game schedule was arranged for the season. A new idea was introduced in our League this year. The services of two umpires were required in each game instead of one. Mr. Walter Went coached the Green Wave again this year. Jim Rooney, Donald Woodin, and Bob Corey were the managers. S 35 SOCCER This year's Soccer team, captained by Barb White had an up and down season. Miss Rosemary Matriciano ably coached the girls, with Elaine Traver assisting as Manager. Scores Row 1. P. King, M. Yoblonski, J. Arnold, C. Simpson, E. Traver Row 2. B. Chark, J. Richmond, B. Knapp, B. O'Donnell, Miss Matriciano. Row 3. E. Glass, J. Brudis, S. McHann, P. Rabenold, G. Sheeron. Washington 6 New Milford 2 Newtown 9 New Milford 0 Washington 0 New Milford 2 Litchfield 0 New Milford 0 Newtown 8 New Milford 0 Litchfield 2 New Milford 1 Row 1. C. Fitch, R. Lent, J. Wolinski, G. Patterson, B. Arnold. Row 2. Mr. Williamson, S. Booth, B. Gero, J. Went, A. Oeschgar, E. Keeler, Mr. Walch. TRACK The first day of track practice appeared as if the school would have a successful season with 28 fellows turning out. After a week of rugged practice, the team was lacking 20 of those 28 fellows. Nevertheless, those 8 fellows buckled down and gave the other teams in our League something to think about. Among the major events of the year were the University of Connecticut Relays and the State Meet at Yale. 36 PEPPERETTES Green, White, Fight! Fight! Green, White, Fight! Fight! Green, White, Fight! Fight! Fight! Team, Fight Certain things about high school life will always be remembered. Among these are our school cheers. When, as alumni of New Milford High School,we view a football or baseball game, we shall still hear ringing in our ears those old familiar high school cheers. The green and white uniforms of our faithful and enthusiastic cheerleaders will be as vivid to us as they were at all the New Milford High School sports events in 1948. Left Row. S. Hueston, I. Burdick, S. Smyrski, P. Staub, B. Warwick. Right Row. D. Reille, Captain; R. Arnold, H. Petersen, H. Conn, J. Meddaugh. SOFTBALL A bright and promising future has been predicted for the Girls'Softball team. Although as this book goes to press, the team has not yet had its first game, things look very good. The large squad which turned out includes many of last year's players. Miss Rosemary Matri-ciano is again ably coaching the team, with Barbara White and Elaine Traver assisting. Games were scheduled with Newtown, Litchfield, Bethel, Woodbury and Washington. Row 1—J. Richmond, J. Arnold, R. Day, M. McCarroll, J. Sanded, S. McHann, P. Ohlin, Miss Matriciano. Row 2—B. White, P. King, G. Rzchowske, P. Rabenold, G. Beatty, M. Cronin, D. Logan, I. Steck, B. Chark, B. Knapp. Row 3—K. Steck, R. Ohlin, G. Treat, S. Ladd, N. Lathrope, M. Warner, N. Cuyler. 37 Mr. Kelly, advisor of the Dramatic Club, with members of the organization, presented the student body with many interesting and enjoyable assemblies. The three act play, and Broadway hit, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay, was presented as the big production of the year. Officers assisting Mr. Kelly were: President, Barbara Warwick; Vice President, Anna May Parker; Secretary, Stuart Chase; Treasurer, Ronald Ladd. DRAMATIC CLUB During the A Club period the walls of NMHS were swelled by the voices of over 100 students, who were singing in the Glee Club under the direction of Doc Hunt. These students have learned the appreciation of music and to love it. GLEE CLUB 42 STUDENT COUNCIL Last May the Student Body elected the following slate of officers: President, Philip Peagler; Vice President, Ann Altermatt; Secretary, Irene Christen; Treasurer, William Jones; Advisor, Mr. Williamson. This year the Student Council has sponsored many student activities and many drives for useful purposes. Among these are the Freshman Reception, the sale of New Milford High School banners and Council conducted an open meeting in the assembly, discussing typical cases and demonstrating how it functioned in general. Row 1. B. Jones, P. Peagler, A. Altermatt, I. Christen. Row 2. M. Burdick, K. Grant, J. White, K. Steck, P. Ohlin, B. Chark, R. Douskey, A. Marsh, G. Beatty, C. Golden. Row 3. J. Went, G. Waldron, E. Keeler, M. Jajer, D. McGoldrick, Mr. Williamson. CHANTICLEER The Chanticleer Staff has put out a weekly paper this year under the guidance of Mr. Malonis. Editor-in-Chief, Joe Went; Associate Editors, Archie Golden, Barbara White; Sports Department, Robert Casey, Jimmy Wells; Feature Editor, Gail Sheeron; Business Managers, Barbara Smith, Sue Wallian. First Row: Joe Went, Archie Golden, Barbara White, Gail Sheeron, Kaye Steck, Irene Christen, Jean Sanded, Marion Davin. Second Row: Mr. Malonis, M. Campo, D. Miller, J. Parker, P. Peagler, D. McGraw, J. Richmond, N. Waller, E. Smith. Third Row: R. Casey, W. McGoldrick, S. Booth, C. Kramer, M. Kapp, B. Kamenoff, B. Smith, C. Bowen, S. Smyrski. 43 BAND The band was organized in 1944 under the able direction of Doc Hunt, with Mr. George W. Vaughn as instructor. When each Thursday rolls around and everyone starts for assembly, the music from the band can be heard pouring forth into halls filled with students. The band also plays at Graduation, Garden Club and P.T.A. Functions. Row 1. G. Leahy, F. Hapke, J. Ewing, R. Allaway, F. Richmond, G. Baxter. Row 2. Doc Hunt, D. Baxter, I. Steck, Mr. Vaughn. Row 3. B. Gero, D. Purdy, B. Casey, H. Fournier, R. Cavonius, R. Gero, J. Went. Hl-Y The Hi-Y has been very active this year, starting the season with a combination hay ride and party. A Halloween dance was also given with the cooperation of the Tri-Y. The officers were: President, Harry Taylor; Vice President, Bob Lynch; Secretary, Ronald Gero; Treasurer, Joe Went; Reporter, Philip Peagler; Chaplain, Alfred Oeschger. Row 1. a. Golden, C. Kramer, H. Taylor, B. Lynch, B. Gero, D. DeZafra, B. Jones. Row 2. J. Yarrish, F. Wodjenski, J. Went, N. Piersall, K. Gero, G. Lee, O. Peagler. Row 3. E. Adams, P. Peagler, R. Arnold, A. Oeschger. SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club this year had again for an advisor. Miss Matriciano. The officers were: President, Jane Parker; Secretary, Pauline Randall; Treasurer, Ann Lund. The big project of the year was the Spanish newspaper, El Mundo Espanol, whi h is made up of humor and culture. Row 1. P. Randall, J. Parker, A. Lund, D. Rielle. Row 2. J. Teater, V. Malaspina, P. Peagler, P. Staub, Miss Matriciano. 44 CHESS CLUB The Chess Club was organized with Mr. Walch as the new advisor. The members looked far and wide for chess sets; then contests to defeat one's neighbor were set up. The officers selected’to assist Mr. Walch were: President, Hamilton Vreeland; Vice President, James White; Secretary, Barbara White. Row 1. P. Hulton, B. Arnold, H. Vreeland, B. Campbell, J. Duncanen, N. Schimf, J. Sandell, I. Christen, B. White. Row 2. C. Fitch, S. Booth, E. Keeler, J. Dellea, E. Adams, J. Blantin, P. Ohlin, M. Cronin. Row 3. Mr. Walch, L. Hungerford, J. Wojciechowski, E. Carlson, P. Amazeen, B. Barton. TRI-Y At the beginning of the fall term a very strange and peculiar sight was beheld by the students of New Milford High School. The new members of the Tri-Y were being - initiated into the club. Each member was wearing some peculiar stitch of clothing. Every girl had some odd job to do such as washing the North stairs with a tooth brush. In cooperation with the Hi-Y it gave a Halloween party. It also promoted many other successful parties and Rummage sales. The first year officers were: President, Pauline Rabinold; Vice President, Janet Brudis; Secretary, Irene Christen; Treasurer, Jo Ann Maloney; Scribe, Barbara White; Chaplain, Jean Sandell; Advisor, Miss Rosemary Matriciano. Row 1. K. Steck, B. White, J. Arnold, P. Rabenold, J. Brudis, I. Christen, J. Maloney, L. Haenel, Miss R. Matriciano. Row 2. B. Green, J. Parker, H. Kane, S. Martin, E. Traver, S. Hueston, E. Moore, B. Chark. Row 3. S. Corey, G. Rzchowski, E. Glass, J. Richmond, D. Hungerford, A. Altermatt, J. Sandell, M. Pomeroy. FRENCH CLUB Parlez Vous francais or have you forgotten? This question may be heard coming from the French Club, a newly organized activity, this year. A typical meeting consisted of French games and records. An assembly with French films on glassmaking was given by the club. The important event of the year was a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, to view the French tapestries. The officers for the school year were: President, Louise Rowley; Vice President, Abigail Treat; Secretary, Carolyn Lindman; Treasurer, William Burnett. The faculty advisor, Miss Barbara Weaver. Row 1. L. Rowley, C. Lindman, W. Burnett, A. Treat. Row 2. S. Corey, A Cole, S. Smyrski, A. Altermatt, B. Burnham. Row 3. D. Ruddiman, Miss B. Weaver, J. Gesell, J. Burdis, J. Berthlesen, M. Pomeroy. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB The Photography Club undertook this year the repairing and fixing of the dark room. Movies were shown concerning the use of different types of cameras. The officers for the year were: President, Norman Smith; Vice President, James Randall; Secretary, Sally Hueston; Treasurer, Joyce Simpson; Sergeant of Arms, Alfred Purdy; and Scout, Curtiss Fitch. Mr. Messer was the faculty advisor. Row I. J. Simpson, S. Hueston, N. Wells, J. Blantin, M. Dinneen, L. Lathrop, S. Woodford. Row 2. D. Woodin, F. Hapke, J. White, R. Rielle, P. Hutton, K. Pokrywka, C. Roth. Row 3. Mr. Messer, C. Fitch, K. Grant, G. Patterson, W. Arnold, J. Poletto, R. Cavonius. GIRLS’ SHOP The Girls' Shop which is capably sponsored by Mr. Went was organized to give girls an opportunity to use tools, and shop machinery, and to do constructive work. The girls made bookends, magazine racks, and did scroll work. The business activities ?f the club are limited, therefore, the girls elected Elaine Traver as President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Row 1. E. Ellman, J. Bailey, E. Traver, H. Burke, A. Lindberg. Row 2. M. Lillis, D. Caldwell, Mr. W. Went. Row 3. L. Sheridan, M. Pomeroy, B. Smith, R. Douskey, H. Weeks. F.F.A. The F.F.A. has completed many useful and interesting things during the school year. The officers leading the club were: President, Irving Wasley; Vice President, Bernard Tanner; Secretary, Leslie Ernhout; Treasurer, Theodore Booth; Reporter, James Caldwell; Sentinel, Owen Moore. An apple orchard was leased during the spring from which the boys harvested a large crop. The purchasing of a school bus was the big event of the year. Mr. Criswell is the advisor and helper of the boys. Row 1. M. Hungerford, H. White, R. Hungerford. Row 2. A. Woods, I. Wasley, T. Booth, B. Tanner, W. Schnell, R. Purdy, Mr. Criswell, N. Young, D. Purdy, J. Caldwell, A. Morren, M. Grossenbacher. Row 3. L. Davenport, O. Moore, L. Ernhout. 46 ROD AND GUN CLUB The Rod and Gun Club has been reorganized this year under the direction of Mr. Messer. They had quite a few movies about hunting and fishing. Guns are brought to every meeting and discussed. First Row: A. Alessio, T. Burdick, V. Carroll, I. Burdick, A. Johnson, R. Stebbins, J. O'Donnell. Second Row: Mr. Messer, D. Adams, H. Johnson, N. Smith, H. Altermatt, C. Fredlund, R. Rylander, A. Alfredson Third Row: P. Murphy, H. Pfeiffer, C. Baxter, C. Hilden-brand, G. Leahy, M. Weiner, P. Pare, F. Hapke, M. Tierney. POSTER CLUB The Poster Club, under the direction of Mr. Went, was organized this year with the club electing Norman Day, President; Jean Meddaugh, Secretary; and Jeanne Bailey, Treasurer. The club helped the advertising committees with posters for Proms, Plays, Socials and Town affairs. Row 1. C. Roth, E. Ellman, J. Bailey, N. Day, J. Meddaugh, H. Burke. Row 2. Mr. W. Went, E. Traver, N. Piersall, R. Dous-key, A. Lindberg, H. Weeks. F.H.A. The F.H.A. is something new for N.M.H.S. this year. The girls of the Homemaking department with Miss Perry as advisor, decided to organize this new activity. The officers chosen to work with Miss Perry as advisor, were President, Barbara Warwick; Vice President, Elaine Kieth; Secretary, Florence Hapanowich; Treasurer, Dorothy Miller. A hayride was given and later in the season, bowling teams were organized. Row 1. B. O'Donnell, F. Hapanowich, M. Bruder, H. Petersen. Row 2. D. Miller, J. Edwards, H. Strid, A. Parker, E. Kieth. Row 3. Miss Perry, J. Kiefer, B. Warwick, S. Wallian, A. Tuz, A. Earl, Mrs. Olson. 47 GYM CAPTAINS The Gym Captains Club was very busy during the year. Under the direction of Mr. Tanno, driving problems were investigated and solutions sought. First Row: H. Nuremburg, O. Peagler, E. Keeler, P. Peagler, R. Arnold. Second Row: R. Owens, D. Spotts, I. Burdick, R. Gero, Mr. Tanno. 46 ■ 49 LEE makes the famous LEE WATER BLOC and other fine hats for men. TUNE IN on the DREW PEARSON program, I Predict , Sunday evening at six o'clock, sponsored by Lee. DL 3ranl JJ. Jicc anbury, Conn. Compliments of m FIRST NATIONAL BANK NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT Chartered 1865 Successor to the Bank of Litchfield County Member Federal Reserve System and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Safe Deposit Boxes Now Available cyC. Jackson Of Sc on6 LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIALS New Milford, Connecticut 51 HASTINGS DOLAN A. KRAMER CONTRACTORS BUILDERS 32-34 Ban Street Gaylordsville, Conn. New Milford, Conn. BASHER FUR COMPANY DANBURY SILK CENTER 9 River Street Danbury, Connecticut Danbury, Conn. THE BASKET SHOP B. W. SMITH UNUSUAL GIFTS Pontiac NOVELTIES Sales and Service MAPLE SYRUP HONEY Gas and Oil Ice Cream Corner Bridge and East Streets Route 7 Gaylordsville Phone 710 New Milford ALL APPLIANCES FOR THE HOME AND FARM PHIL LaGROTTA Commercial Domestic Real Estate ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, Farms Country Homes INC. 103 Railroad Street New Milford, Conn. Warren, Conn. P. 0. Cornwall Bridge Washington 750 52 SLOWICK'S HANSEN AND SONS. INC. 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Box 45 Danbury, Conn. 59 COMPLIMENTS OF NEW MILFORD SAVINGS BANK NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT Established 1858 ALL Deposits of This Bank Are Guaranteed In Full By The Savings Banks deposits Guarantee Fund of Connecticut Incorporated Compliments of J. C. PENNY CO. Danbury, Conn. Compliments of THE NEW MILFORD WINDOW CHIMNEY CLEANING CO. GIFTS FLOWERS Compliments of AL BIRT BICYCLE KEY STORE 76 WHITE ST., DANBURY, CONN. For All Occasions Compliments of Ferriss Gardens—Gift Shop Phone 1195-J1 New Milford, Conn. CHARLES C. POMEROY GARCIA'S LUMBER AND BUILDING CLEANERS TAILORS MATERIALS Sport Goods NEW IDEA AND J. 1. CASE and Clothing FARM IMPLEMENTS Cold Storage Gaylordsville Phone 202-J3 Phone 380 New Milford, Conn. CRANDALL SCHOOL Compliments of All Commercial Subjects Day and Evening Sessions TREAT CASHION INC. Danbury, Conn. Warren, Conn. Tel. Wash. 2029 61 Compliments of Compliments of PRATLEY LEE MOTOR Electrical Installation SALES Compliments of COMPLIMENTS CONN'S DAIRY Milk Cream C. H. HIPP Phone 189 New Milford Compliments of THE Compliments of New Milford Paint Wallpaper Company, Inc. S. Susnitzky Co. 25 Church Street 110 White Street New Milford, Conn. Danbury, Conn. Phone 55 Compliments of Compliments of THE WARREN STORE Lee Foley L. R. Col, Prop. Danbury, Conn. Phone, Washington 2138 Warren, Conn. 62 Compliments of MAGCI CO., INC. New Milford, Connecticut This is our 19 th Tear Yes, for 19 years it has been our privilege to serve N.M.H.S. Year Books photographically. Our best wishes to the Class of 1948 63 Compliments of Compliments of A PSTORE PAT'S CORNER STORE Compliments of Compliments of the THE BROOKFIELD MARKET W. T. GRANT CO. Brookfield, Conn. New Milford, Conn. Compliments of Compliments of R. S. ALCOX BERKSHIRE LUMBER CO. Brookfield, Conn. Brookfield, Conn. THOMAS A. SETTLE, INC. 1 $T©IMI €®„ 1 248 Main Street 1 19 ELM ST. DANBURY COHNjI Danbury, Conn. 64 To each member of the Class of 1948: BEST WISHES from Your Junior High School and Your Senior High School TEACHERS May the doors of the world open to your efforts and yield up the treasures of Life. DANBURY MUSIC COMPANY Jack Wheelock, Prop. Records Radios Record Players 91 White St. Phone 2695 Compliments of THE BROOKFIELD INN Brookfield, Conn. Compliments of GOOD LUCK '48 BRUNER'S BREAD R. M. GERO BETTER QUALITY DAIRY ROLLS, BUNS, PASTRY CATTLE SPECIALIZING in DONUTS, CRULLERS., CAKES FOR PARTIES AND SOCIALS Phones 78 1257 Phone 944 New Milford, Conn. BRUNER'S BAKERY MARK-OFF Edw. F. Plumb J. Leo Murphy Pres. Vice-Pres.-Treas. Shoe Store Thomas R. Woodin Enna Jettick Secretary Jarman Shoes HOUSATONIC VALLEY Phone 822 INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. General Insurance Real Estate CONSUMER COAL COMPANY New Milford, Connecticut Allen Bldg. Tels. 770 and 771 Danbury, Conn. 66 Compliments of ROBERTSON BLEAEHERY DYE WORKS 67 HAPKE'S MARKET CALL 50 Free Delivery THE CARROLL INN A Home Away From Home Is there anything finer HEIM'S MUSIC STORE, INC. Than a meal at Durkin's Diner? Durkin's Diner Records Sheet Music Radio-Phonograph Combinations Route No. 7 Television Pianos 268 Main Street Danbury Dynafuel is widely known As one gas of the best. DANBURY If you pass by, why don't you PAINT SUPPLY CO. Try, and make your own test? Frank Turner 81-83 White Street Opposite Market Basket — Danbury Brookfield, Conn. Tel. 8-0540 BRYANT'S JEWELERS NEW MILFORD FOUNDRY • MACHINE CO. Danbury, Connecticut PHONE 82 West Street New Milford 68