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

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John F. Kennedy is the president during the early 1960s, with his first lady Jackie. Destined to be the Camelot of modern day. President Kennedy’s life is cut short by a bullet in Dallas before he can fulfill many of his presidential dreams. While in office, he faces the Soviet leader Khrushchev in the Bay of Pigs fiasco, and again in the Cuban Missile Crisis. He also promises to have a man on the moon by the end of the decade. The nation is mortified as his assassination is seen on television; Lyndon Johnson, the former vice president, is then sworn in as president. The assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, is arrested and murdered on live television. The United States organizes its first involvement in the war in Vietnam. In 1969, 136 Americans are killed in South Hast Asia and the casualties contine to climb. The Xapalrn bombing is carried out, and President Johnson sends 50,000 additional troops to aid in the fight against Communism. Many United States citizens protest the police action involvement in Vietnam. 1963 What was the biggest music scene of the time? The Beatles, of course! The Fab Four invade America with their “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club”, and Paul, John, Ringo and George are instant international superstars. Also popular were Bob Dylan’s “Blowing in the Wind”, The Door’s “Light My Fire” and Jimi Hendrix enjoying the reign as Acid King of the Electric Guitar. The Rolling Stones make their controversial appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show' w'ith “Let’s Spend the Night Together.” James Brown becomes the Godfather of Soul, and Elvis Presley ties the knot w'ith a young Priscilla. Kids are driving a brand new' T-Bird, which replaces the ’57 Chevy as the hottest set of w'hecls, w'hilc Ford introduces a sporty new Mustang. Skate boards become the newest teenage fad when they arc introduced in the early 1960’s. Microwave ovens make their American debut, and send cooking into an entirely new' range. Housewives begin to have more free time, and women are no longer tied to their homes. 20

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New Milford High School in 1963 had — 37 classrooms 1 gym, an auditorium, and only cafe A 3 science labs 1 guidance office 1 small faculty room no courtyard! Since the move to the new high school much has happened, nationally as well as locally. We’ve gone through many presidents as well as principals. The town of New Milford has changed from a rural farm area to a suburban community. Many additions to the High School have been made. An upper gym and more bleachers were put on to accommodate our rocking pep-rallys. Two wings have been added on as well: The math wing and the science wing. The courtyard was formed because of these two wings and is now a favorite place for students to hang out, especially in the warmer months of school. In the following pages we hope to bring you on an exciting Journey through 23 years of history, touching off memories of both heartache and Joy.

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The year of Civil Rights, 1963 is filled with tones of violence between black and white. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. makes his famous MI have a dream speech to thousands in Atlanta. He speuks of the day when the children of blacks and whites can live together in racial harmony. I)r. King earns the Nobel Peace Prize for his movement. Soon after having the Civil Rights bill passed into law. Dr. King is tragically shot and killed, leaving his dream to be carried on by those who follow . For entertainment, everyone is going to see The Birds, Dr. No. A Hard Days Night, and The Sound of Music with Julie Andrew's, while on television, Beverly Hillbillies , Batman and Robin , and a new comedian named Johnny Carson enjoys success. 1968 The early to late Sixties sees the beginning of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. Three astronauts are killed w'hile trying to conquer the last frontier and become the first casualties of a new era. By the end of 1968, the Gemini has traveled in space for four days and astronauts have successfully orbited the moon. The miniskirt shocks America as hemlines rise way above the knee. Supermodel Tw’iggv of Britain becomes a role model for the teenage girls of America. The miniskirt is complimented by headbands and plastic boots. Harold Morey opens the new' Morey’s IGA Supermarket on East Street in 1968. Morey’s is still in business today at the same location and is visited often by many of the towm’s citizens. : T, One of the year’s most exciting moments was w hen the New Milford firemen cele- brated their centennial, drawing hundred of marchers throughout the state and beyond. A Fireman’s Ball w as held in the New Milford High School gym. Many attended showing their tow n pride and support. I ■ An important breakthrough in the w'orld of sports is the Invention of the metal tennis racket. An American tradition begins as the Packers and the Chiefs battle on the gridiron in Super Bowl I. The Olympics arc held in Tokyo, where a 15 year old Peggy Fleming competes in figure skating. Her reaction when she finds she has made the Olympic team: Oh Goodie! Cassious Clay floors Sonny Listen in a 48 second bout to become know n as the one and only Mohammed Ali. Mrs. Z. has (n the past coached checrlcadlng. but presently coaches field hockey and has brought many teams to champi-unship victories. One of the most unforgettable memories of Mrs. Z Is Ihc day that .John Kennedy was assassinated There was u faculty vs. student football game going on at the back field. One student had a portable radio over which they heard the bad news Mrs. Z recalls that many students and all of the faculty stayed after school as the radio was played on the PA system. Mrs. Z has noticed a change In attitude towards women In sports When she began teaching. the cliques were worse than now. It was not popular to admit being a girl athlete, and girls snuck into the locker room so as not to be seen. Mrs. Zaloski 1958 21