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

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“SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW” MAY 7, 1955 23

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(Plate 'Ztiateuf September, IQ52-- As timid freshmen we entered the portals of New Milford High. We began to get acquainted, thanks to the Student Council - sponsored Freshman Reception. October, 1952-- We elected class officers—President, Mary Jane Winters; Vice President, Neil Carter; Secretary, Dave Peet; Treasurer, Sammy Lillis; Advisor, Miss Salvio. April 24, 1953— Our first attempt at a social, Spring Roundup, was fairly successful. June, 1953— We wound up the year with a picnic at Lake Candlewood. September, IQ53— We elected new officers of the class--President, Dave Peet; Vice President, Bob Kallenbach; Secretary, Neil Carter; Treasurer, Don Hungerford; Advisor, Mr. Kenny. November 6, 1953-- We (ahem) lost out on the magazine campaign and had the honor of putting on the Jamboree. March 12, 1954-- Sophomore Spin was a huge success and a lot of fun. September, 1954-- We returned to NMHS as enthusiastic Juniors. Our elections resulted in the following people being voted into office--President, Henry Gibson; Vice President, Nancy Stuart; Secretary-Treasurer, Mary Anne Dursi; Advisor, Mr. Devin. January 14, 1955— The best social of the year-- Winter Wonderland. February 4, 1955--An exciting moment--our class rings arrived. May 7, 1955-- Our biggest night so far. We all put hard work into our Junior Prom— Somewhere Over the Rainbow. The Rhythmaires provided dance music. Nancy Stuart and Henry Gibson reigned. September, IQ55-- We entered NMHS as mighty seniors, anticipating a busy but happy last year. Our new officers were President, Bob Kallenbach; Vice President, Dick Hagstrom; Secretary, Sandra Steck; Treasurer, Mary Anne Dursi. Mr. Devin was reelected Class Advisor. October 27, 1955-- This year’s social with the gruesome theme, The Graveyard Hop, was held and haunted memories for quite a while I November 25, 1955— The next event on our crowded schedule, the Senior Prom, was titled Harvest Moon Ball and drew a large number of couples. The evening’s music was provided by Russ Gilmore. Highlighting the evening was the crowning of Bob Kallenbach, King, and Sandra Steck, Queen. April 20 and 21, 1956-- It didn’t take us long to choose I Love Lucy for our Senior play. After a lot of rehearsals the play was presented on two consecutive nights and netted a fine sum for our class treasury. June 15, 1956-- As the best years of our lives were drawing to a close, we presented our Class Night program. There were a lot of laughs and a lot of tears as we realized this was one of our last times together as a class. June 17, 1956-- The summit of our high school career was reached as each of us stepped forward to receive his diploma. None of us will ever forget the thrill or the sadness of that graduation night or the many other memorable events of our years at good old NMHS. 22

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Senear rant Prom King BOB KALLENBACH and Prom Queen SANDRA STECK