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

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importance and superiority v)e had! Our first class meeting of the year was held and, for the first time in this four-year history of our class, a male student was elected President. Jimmy Caldwell received that honor, and proved to be a hardworking, ambitious leader. Glenn Leahey was made Vice President, assisted by Dot Rielle as Secretary and David McGoldrick as Treasurer. The Seniors went all out for sports, with Marty Weiner as manager of the Football Team. Andy Chark was made co-captain, and Bob Lynch and Duane Adams did a swell job. Dick Cavonius, though never a regular, symbolized the tireless good sportsmanship which helped carry the team to memorable victories. To celebrate our victories, the cheerleaders held a football hop on November 24th, and a wonderful time was had by all. Senior cheerleaders in-cuded Dot Rielle (Captain), Libby Haenel (1st Lieutenant), and Stephanie Smyrski. Then came the Senior Social, when we were entertained by an orchestra composed entirely of Seniors. They played anything from an old washboard to Doc Hunt's best clarinet. We were all very impressed by the star ballet dancer, who was, surprisingly, Malcolm Carrier! Soon came the memorable Senior production of The Ghost Train. We will never forget poor Gail Treat’s chicken pox, and Marilyn Greenhaus with Julia's part to learn in three days! Tragedy struck again in the form of Barry Gero's mumps, but with the aid of Dick Cavonius, who took over, we pulled through admirably. Others included in the cast were Marty Weiner, Lorraine Washburn, Dave McGoldrick, Libby Haenel, Jimmy Randall, Jimmy Caldwell, Janet Brudis, Paul Staub, and Stuart Chase. Janet Brudis' tipsy scene left the audience rolling in the aisles, with Jimmy Randall's jokes adding to the confusion! And now we are facing one of our hardest tasks ever: that is, leaving New Milford High. Graduation and Classnight are coming soon and we, the graduating class of 1949, wish to extend our deep thanks and sincere appreciation to Mr. Knox, Mr. Williamson, the faculty, and all those who have made the past years so enjoyable and pleasant. Special thanks and appreciation are due Mr. Graham, who has worked along with us to help make each event in our last two years a memorable and successful occasion. Without him we would have missed many happy and pleasant times. 2S

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C fciAA J!I.or by Viola Page and Marilyn Greenhaus Miss Weaver! Dot Michalek did a grand job playing In September 1945, almost eighty of us found our- the piano with her toes, but the applause went to the selves Freshmen in N.M.H.S. We were lost, frightened and bewildered, but before nine o’clock most of us had found our home room seats. Soon after, we were hustled into the Assembly where we heard the now familiar words, I'm glad to see you back and to look at all your bright and shining faces. These were spoken by our principal, Mr. Richard Williamson, ' f; After hearing the welcoming speech, with a few regulations, we returned to our home rooms where we received our schedules. We found our classrooms, and yes, even our study halls, after being knocked down and walked upon by the Seniors. Although we didn't know how to study, we soon learned. Our science classes with the lovable Mr. Malonis will always be cherished memories. What fun—and to think we learned about science at the same time! The Freshmen soon became acquainted and we decided it was time to hold our first class meeting. Mr. Malonis was chosen as advisor with Anne Altermatt as President. The team was backed by Dave McGold-rick, Patricia Peet, and Duane Adams, who served as Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. jLj In October we received our first report cards and soon found out it was the custom to bring them to the office for discussion. One by one we lined up outside the office door with knocking knees and chattering teeth. We would have made perfect substitutes for Spike Jones and his City Slickers ! In March we presented the Freshman Social, which proved to be our biggest event of the year. The Case of the Bloody Breadknife” was enacted quite realistically. Bob Lynch made a grand last minute substitute and caused great comment! We will always remember the first appearance of Al Jolson, who, in disguise, was really Glenn Leahey. In September 1946 we again entered N.M.H.S., only this time as Sophomores. As usual, we chose a class advisor, and this year Mr. Kelly took over. Anne Altermatt and David McGoldrick won recognition by again taking office as President and Vice President, with Ivan Burdick as Secretary and Janet Brudis as Treasurer. Our social was held in January. A great performance was made by Lena the Hyena, none other than famous Rockettes, played by Stuart Chase, Dick Geissinger, Malcolm Carrier, Paul Staub, Bob Lynch, Glenn Leahey, and Barry Gero. Our social was over and now we could look forward to a greater one the next year. Before we realized what had happened, the last day of school had come and, in September, we would be Juniors. The day we had looked forward to for the past two years had arrived. We were upperclassmen, and looked down upon only by the Seniors! However, this was balanced by our position of seniority, which we in turn enjoyed over Freshmen and Sophomores during the course of the year. Our first class meeting of the year was held with Anne Altermatt and David McGoldrick copping the Presidency and Vice Presidency for the third consecutive year. The office of secretary was taken by Dot Rielle, with Ivan Burdick as Treasurer. Mr. Graham took the class under his wing, and we then progressed into one of our most profitable years. The Junior Social was a huge success, with so many people attending that the entire assembly was filled. Everyone had to admit that it was the best social of the year, and even the Seniors will never forget the fun we had electing Daisy Mae and L'il Abner! A regular Dogpatch wedding was held, with Bob Lynch as Hairless Joe, Dick Geissinger as Marrying Sam, and Irving Armstrong as the Senator, with, of course, Janet Brudis as Daisy Mae, and Alfy Purdy as L'il Abner. Our first Prom came as a very happy, busy time. After countless meetings and the selections of committees, the memorable night arrived. The decoration committeemen, headed by Stephanie Smyrski, outdid themselves. The auditorium represented a Japanese garden. A birch bridge, Japanese lanterns, the presence of real, scented lilacs tended to carry out the effect. The lilac bushes around New Milford were somewhat bare after this event! Dot Rielle and Ann Lund were elected as our Prom Queers. It was the first time in the history of the school that there were two queens chosen, but it added to the excitement. Finally the big moment arrived: we were Seniors and sitting on top of the world! What a feeling of 24

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CU Witt by Pauline Randall We, the class of one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine, of New Milford High School, town of New Milford, County of Litchfield, State of Connecticut in the United States of America, hereby solemnly swear this to be our last will and testament, and do will and bequeath our outstanding attributes as follows: I, David McGoldrick, leave my superior debating power to Stuart Wells. I, Abigail Treat, leave my enthusiasm to Ellen Moore. I, Malcolm Carrier, leave my knowledge of world affairs to Ronald Ladd. I, Glenn Leahey, leave my tenor voice to Eddie Ett. I, Bernard Tanner, leave my shyness to Teddy Burdick. I, Lorraine Washburn, leave my high intelligence to anyone who can meet it halfway. I, Pauline Randall, leave my pleasant disposition to Rosalie Douskey. I, James Randall, leave my irresistible dry humor to Pat Murphy. I, Robert Lynch, leave my limbering, slumbering ways to Hugh Nuremburgh. We, Barbara Sullivan and Gay Pomeroy, leave the two front seats in Room 26 to Josephine Pruchnik and Nancy Waller. We, Herbert White, Arvid Alfredson and Theodore Booth, leave our quietness to George Baxter and Neil Young. We, Jean Gesell and Carol Lindman, leave our pleasant memories of Vermont to Jean Meddaugh and Betty Gesell. We, Elisabeth Haenel and Stuart Chase, leave our shattered past to the most recent duo. I, Arthur Johnson, leave my wonderful gift of gab to Alice Kramer. I, Martin Weiner, leave my good marks in Spanish to Robert deZafra. I, Richard Geissinger, leave my managing ability to James White. I, Sylvia Krasky, leave my flirtatious ways to Edith Chapin. I, Joan Edwards, leave, still hoping to become a nurse. I, Richard Cavonius, leave my art for making paper airplanes to Owen Peagler. We, Duane Adams and Warren Carlson, leave our way with the girls to Phil Ring. We, Patricia Peet and Gladys Rzchowski, our typing ability to Sally Martin. I, Paul Pare, leave my dislike of girls to Sidney Woj-ciechowski. I, Ann Lund, leave my independent ways to June Sandell. I, Stephanie Smyrski, leave my knowledge of geometry to Donald Woodin. We, Dorothy Rielle and Paul Staub, leave our dancing art to Larry Emmons and Nancy Wells. I, Helen Kane, leave the management of the basketball team to Mary Ann Lillis. I, Barbara Bouquillon, leave my voice lessons to Joyce Simpson. We, Janet Brudis and Michael Campo, leave our tardiness to Betty Chark and George Lee. I, John Lillis, leave my detentions to someone deserving them as little as I. I, Barbara Lucas, leave my demure ways to Patsy King. ze