Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1956 volume:

S1N31N00 3 na VI First row left to right: M. Olsen, J. Easton, M. Symolon, D Yeske, O. Muller, B. Del- Grosso, C. Guertin, N. Hill, B. Rhodes, J. Olmstead. Second row: E. Waterman, L. Kur- con M Whitman, N. McCarthy, M. Donahue, C. Galanos, N. Baranski, G. Nugent, B. Nyborg B Knaus, M. Thayer. Third row: C. Fyler, B. Rogorzenski, B. Smith, B Satin, L. Kulesa A Jameson, J. Martin, E. Landry, D. Andersen, N. Schwager, A. Andersen, R. Hubbard, R. Lillis. Fourth row: N. Hall, S. Buden, M. Coughlan, J. Jensen E. Brodersen, C. Alexanian, J. Hollings, B. Richter. Fifth row: J. Marshall, E. Griffin, L. Paternostro, J. Romans, B. Adams, J. Arnold, S. Beck, P. Fabyan. First row, left to right: A. Legali, G. Sell, J. Reid, H. Chodkowski, R. Turner, J. Urban, R. Prescott, C. Kieffer, E. Rondeau. Second row: R. Londin, R. Gai, R. Tollczyk, J. Quagliaroli, R. Porter, C. Larson, C. Huckins, H. Ducey, R. Hallin, D. Houldcroft. Third row: A. Gallicchio, P. Westermeyer, W. Smith, A. Discenza, W. Wegerbauer, K. Hanson, G. Plato, K. Husmer, M. Taravella, A. Edman. Fourth row: R. Chamberlain, R. C. Carl- son, D. Jersey, M. Texeira, R. E. Carlson, C. Larsson, D. Dyer, J. Balletti, J. Aldrich. Fifth row: J. McMahon, W. Hathaway, R. Kasprow, D. Libretta, R. May, T. Anderson. Gfa ass Left to right: J. Jensen, E. Brodersen, B. Richter, J. Arnold. T. Anderson, N. Hill, G. Sell, J. Quag- liaroli, M. Donahue. R. Por'er, R. Londin. Seauin Staff Editor ............................... THOMAS ANDERSON Assistant Editors ....................... JUDITH ARNOLD NANCY HILL Business Manager ......................... RALPH PORTER Assistant Business Manager.......... MARILYN DONAHUE Sports Editors ..................... JOHN QUAGLIAROLI BARBARA RICHTER Art Editor ................................. GEORGE SELL Assistant Art Editor......................JACLYN JENSEN Typing Editor ........................ ELLEN BRODERSEN Photography Editor.............................. RUSSELL LONDIN Photographers ........................ ELLEN WATERMAN ALLEN DISCENZA mP Superintendent's JKessape In working together to produce the Sequin, students of Newington High School have profited by a very effective educational experience. They have planned together, accepted and carried out responsibilities; overseen, managed, made arrangements, used ingenuity and imagination, and written purposefully. Such activities have increased their abilities to do all these things. May these abilities serve them well for the endeavors which they will undertake throughout their lives. 7Jnncipa s JlCessape Each year I watch with interest the activity carried on by those students who have been entrusted with bringing together the material which will go into the making of a year- book. Vast amounts of materials are collected, sorted, evaluated, and compiled into what is eventually the history of the class. As years go by and memory fades, members of the class become more aware of the important role this book has in bringing back details of events of high school days. To those pupils who have spent many hours making this book a reality, I express my appreciation and thanks. I am also indebted to the faculty sponsor who has given so much of her time and energy in guiding the pupils to a satisfactory completion of their task. tiLuA o GiK y ji-tnrrC4 MR. JOHN W. WALLACE MR. EMILLE J. COMEAU Superintendent of School Assistant Superintendent yidsministration Seniors Barbara Adams Music hath been well-said to be the voice of angels.” Babs . . . that golden hair . . . Doris Day fan . . . avidly interested in sports . . . possesses a smooth mellow voice . . . that well-groomed look . .. enjoys that shiny '55 Plymouth. GAA President 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Octette 2; Athletic Council 2. 3, 4; Swing Club Council 2; Future Nurses 3, 4; Vice President 3. John Aldrich I work laboriously doing nothing.” John . . . great motorcycle enthusiast . . . that shiny red convertible .. . loyal Marlon Brando fan. Celia Alexanian ”A constant friend is rare and hard to find.” Cele ... the perfect business manager . .. sports promoter .. . always ready to offer her services . . . quick smile for everyone. Sequin 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; Scribe, Business Manager 3, 4; Scribe Pub- lication 4. Ann Anderson A kind act is never lost.” Ann ... sweet and considerate . . . very friendly . . . one of the twins ... that pleasing smile . . . charming person to have around. Scribe Publication 3, 4; Swing Club Council 2; Sequin 4. V Seniors m Cynthia Anderson She has hair of golden hue; take care! Cyn ... interested in music ... loves to sew ... good cook, too .. . sunny smile . . . friendly manner. Band 2; Dramatic Club 2; Girls' Glee Club 3; Choir 2, 3, 4; Sequin 4. Thomas Anderson To strive, to seek, and not to yield. Tom ... Determination Plus .. . short haircut and wide smile . . . likable fellow . . . superb athlete, student, and gentleman . . . either side in a debate ... a mind adept at learning. NYL 2, 3, 4. Vice President 3; Student Council 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Sequin Editor 4; Nutmeg Boys' State 3; National Honor Society 4; Athletic Council 3, 4; Auditorium Committee 2, 3; Soccer 2, 3, Captain 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4. Judith Arnold And still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all she knew. Judy ... lovely to look at . . . delightful to know . . . sparkling smile . . . enviable scholastic record . . . calmly efficient . . . finds chemistry fascinating. Choir 3; Scribe 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 4; National Honor Society, President 4; Sequin, Assistant Editor 4. John Balletti A happy-go-lucky guy is he. Johnny . . . stock-car and speedboat enthusiast . . . likes Western, hillbilly, and popular music . . . hopeful of owning a cabin cruiser ... a singing, yodeling, Yankee cowboy. Seniors Nancy Baranski Sunny people make cloudy days seem short. Nan . .. always ready with her bright smile . . . there's mischief in those big blue eyes . . . constantly at work in Room 107 ... diligent Scribe typist. Scribe Publication 3, 4, Publication Manager 4; Swing Club Council, Secretary 2; GAA 3. Shirley Beck Pleasure and action make the hours seem short. Shir I . . . beautiful brown eyes . . . lovely smile . . . dances like a dream . . . talented seamstress . . . that stylish look . . . always pleasant . . . one of those rare indit iduals who finds pleasure in work. Librarian 2; Girls’ Glee Club 2; Choir 3; Social Chairman 3; Stu- dent Council 3; Laurel Girls’ State 3; Class Vice President 4; Na- tional Honor Society 4 ; Sequin A. Robert Boland Happy-go-lucky, fair and free. Bob . . . that suat e manner . . . has achieved that well-groomed look .. . energetic member of Junior Achievement ... a mind that re- voltes around a question mark . . . Oh, 1 know her!” Dramatic Club 2; Soccer Manager 2; Choir 3. Ellen Brodersen Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. Ellen . . . diminutive and sweet .. . sings when she's happy ... cheerfully accepts responsibility . . . Boy! can she type! . . . talented but modest about her accomplishments . . . Look out! I've got to get to work! Choir 2, 3, 4; Choir Board 4; Dramatic Club 2; GAA 2; Glee Club 2, 3; Octette 3, 4; Scribe Publication 3, 4; Sequin, Typing Editor 4; Band 2. 5 ajen ors Ai.lyn Brown With a joke for every situation. Charlie ... a ready smile . .. perennial frequenter of the Art Room ... No kidding?’ . .. a lover of hunting. Junior Prom Committee 3. Sandra Buden Softly speak and softly smile. Sandy ... friendly hut unaggressive . . . cooperative and sincere . .. an ardent supporter of sports for sports’ sake .. . sketches for her own enjoyment. GAA 2, 3, 4. Robert C. Carlson His ways are ways of pleasantness, and all his paths are peace. Boh . .. takes things as they come .. . sports enthusiast . . . un- obtrusive ... a frequent visitor to New Britain. Robert E. Carlson Why run when you can walk?” Lightning ... easy-going ... You take gym while I watch ... argues vehemently . . . a reader of the Wall Street Journal. cS en ors Richard Chamberlain It is a warm heart that has plenty of friends. Rich . . . argues well on any side . .. easy-going . . . likable fellow .. . catches up on sleep at every opportunity. Henry Chodkowski A friend may be reckoned the masterpiece of nature.” Hank . . . can’t go out—French exam tomorrow” .. . flair for shining shoes . .. familiar figure at dances ... partial to brunettes ... an exceptional artist . . . likes golf and popular music. NYL 3, 4, Vice President 4; Social Committee 4; Sequin 4; Swing Club Council 2. Mary Coughlan Quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Mary . . . soft voice . . . twinkling eyes . . . quiet, pleasing manner . . . trim in appearance. GAA 2; Sequin 4. Barbara Del Grosso Art endures forever.” Barb . . . ardent basketball fan . . . broad smile and big brown eyes ... Oh, that music!” . .. Art Room is her second home. Sophomore Hop Committee 2; Junior Prom Decoration Committee 3. c Seniors Allen Discenza Hard work will insure success.” Al ... give me a camera . . . Girls?—where? .. . likes hot rods, especially that ’41 Dodge . . . adept with a hammer and a saw . .. baseball’s the only sport . . . can he talk! Junior Prom Committee 3; Poverty Dance Committee 3. Marilyn Donahue ft’s nice to be natural when you’re naturally nice.” Red . . . veritable bubble of enthusiasm . . . history major? ... likes to argue with a certain senior ... a little girl with a long list of achievements. Girls' Glee Club 2; Scribe 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3, Secretary 4; Choir 3; National Honor Society 4; Cheer- leader 4; Social Committee Chairman 4; GAA 2, 4; FHA 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Sequin 4; Assistant Business Manager 4; Student Council 4. Harold Ducey Tall in stature, taller in character. Dulse . .. off-the-cuff PD reports ... transfer from Hartford High . . . has that collegiate air .. . never hurried . . . slow, easy- going drawl. Joan Easton I bear a charmed life.” Joannie ... a friendly smile for all ... those Navy blues ... a petite miss with a big wardrobe . .. Look out! I’ll be late for work! Scribe 2; Choir 3, 4; Choir Board 4; National Honor Society 4; Sequin 4; FHA Secretary 3, 4. Seniors Arvid Edman Laugh and the world laughs with you. Sonny” . .. generous to a fault .. . sincere . . . good sport . . . interested in the” horse, his Ford, rabbits, kittens, and girls—in that order. Sequin 4; Choir 2, 3, 4. Priscilla Fabyan Anything that is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” Prill . . . beautiful curly brown hair . . . perfectly poised . . . exquisite taste . . . responsible and competent worker .. . devotee of the Arts ... thorough and careful scholar. National Honor Society 4; Scribe 3, 4; Sequin 4. Cynthia Fyler Laugh yourself into stitches.” Cynth ... a friendly and likable person . .. that mischievous laugh ... See my new saddle shoes” . .. Explain it, please” . . . demon- strates exercises in gym class . . . sports a ’55 Cadillac. FHA 3, 4; Sequin 4. Robert Gai The virtue lies in the struggle, not in the prize.” Tiger . .. two goals against Rockville . . . plenty of spirit for NHS . . . friendly .. . fun to be with . . . good worker . .. long off the tees. Class Vice President 2; NYL 2, 3, 4; Soccer 4; Golf 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 4; Student Council 3- cS en ors Carolyn Guertin Attired in brightness as one inspired. Carol . . . trim in appearance . . . efficient in everything she does ... a most welcome addition to Newington High from Massa- chusetts . . . friendly and sincere . . . mainstay of the Scribe ... a pleasure to be with. Scribe 3, Editor 4; Girls State 3; Choir 3; Sequin 4; National Honor Society, Vice President 4. Norma Hall A pleasant smile is always welcome. Norma .. . those big brown eyes ... loves swing .. . partial to Coal” convertibles .. . quiet observer . . . active in the Rainbow Girls. FHA 3. Robert Hallin They of few words are the best of men. Bob . . . never too excited . . . friendly disposition . . . that green Ford . . . What’s the hold-up?” Golf Team 2. Kenneth Hanson What I can not see, I never will believe in. Kenny . . . full of fun . . . that cowlick! . . . you can tell his car by the rattles . . . genial personality. Seniors Warren Hathaway Good sense and good nature are never separated. Warren .. . for every why, he has a wherefore .. . terrific spirit . . . whiz with a rifle . . . those familiar sideburns . . . content when swimming or skating . . . connoisseur of all forms of humor. Student Council 3, 4; NYL Treasurer 4; Graduation Committee 4; Prom Committee 3. Nancy Hill Busy here, busy there, to find her quiet is something rare.” Nancy ... friendly disposition . . . sincere friend . . . neat in ap• peaarnce . .. loves sailing . .. always ready to help . .. forever on the move. Honor Society, Secretary 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Scribe 3, 4; Sequin, As- sistant Editor 4; Future Homemakers of America, Vice President 4; Student Council 4; Graduation Committee 4; Social Committee 3. Joan Hollings And her voice, it murmurs low. Joan .. . dependable and efficient . .. mischievous depths in those lovely eyes . .. familiar face at the town library .. . fancier of cats. GAA 2, 3; Scribe 3, 4; Sequin 4; Choir 3; Girls’ Glee Club 4; Honor Society 4; Future Nurses’ Club 3, 4; Library Club 4. Donald Houldcroft It’s not a woman’s world! Deek” .. . the confirmed bachelor .. . likable and witty . . . the cynic of the PD class .. . argues a point well when the occasion arises .. . an ardent reader . . . fond of animals. Seniors Rebecca Hubbard A friendly smile gleaming all the while.” Becky . . . quiet and sweet . .. generous and good natured ... a touch of Vermont in her speech . . . always ready to see the humor- ous side . .. shuns the light of public notice. FHA 3. Charles Huckins A mischievous eye, a roving heart.” Chick .. . always merry . . . pep in ample sufficiency . . . wonder what's happening next . . . never troubled. Dramatic Club 4; Sequin 4; NYL 4; Choir 4. Kenneth Husmer Men of few words are the best men.” Ken . . . has no time for dislikes . . . enjoys fishing, hunting, and boats . . . utmost loyalty to his friends .. . easy-going disposition. Jaclyn Jensen “Quiet at first, but look again.” Jackie ... an enthusiastic sports fan . . . energy must be utilized . . . helpful . . . dependable and efficient worker . . . active leader of Hi-Y . .. gives all to the task on hand. GAA 3, 4; Sequin, Assistant Art Editor 4. cS en ors Donald Jersey All my work is kept a secret. Don . . . courteous and pleasant ... an automotive specialist ... proficient swimmer . . . takes excellent care of his '47 Chevy” ... never has enough time. Robert Kasprow I'll find a way—or make one! Felix . .. enthusiast first-class . . . plenty of spirit ... snappy dresser .. . leans strongly towards alligator shirts . .. possesses Yankee ingenuity ... likes all sports, especially golf . . . pizza lover .. . staunch friend. NYL 3. 4, President 4; Athletic Council 4. Beverly Knaus Never without a pleasant smile. Bet• .. . always ready to dance ... an attractive model of efficiency ... meticulous in appearance .. . possesses a rare charm . .. partial to a’)4 Ford. Class Treasurer 2; Student Council 3; National Honor Society 4; Sequin 4; FHA 3. 4; Scribe Exchange Editor 3, Publicity 4; Social Committee 3; Parade of Youth Correspondent 4. Eleanor Kulesa Joy is not in things; it is in us. Gina” ... careful worker ... those flashing eyes and that en- chanting smite . .. instigator of mischief at the lunch table .. . peppy Pontiac .. . Wow! Sequin 4; GAA 2, 3. Seniors Linda Kurcon A quiet mind is richer than a crown.” Lin . .. devotee of the arts, specifically of the piano . . . interested in ballet—and loves to dance . . . black Buick convertible, all hers .. . excellent taste in clothes. Choir 3, 4; Scribe 3. Elaine Landry ”1 exist as I am; that is enough.” Elaine . . . enjoys dancing . . . fond of cooking .. . sincere and friendly ... possesses more than a spark of humor ... pleasant company. Scribe 3, 4; Swing Club Council 3. Carl Larson I have no end to serve but truth.” Mex” . . . energetic worker with many interests . . . love that laugh! .. . cheerful disposition ... thoroughly enjoys people ... likes a good time. Student Council 2; Class Vice President 3; Class President 4; Ath- letic Council 2, 3, 4; Nutmeg Boys’ State 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, 3; Social Committee 2, 3, 4; Magazine Drive Man- ager 4 ; Sequin 4. Carl Larsson Ready, willing, and able. Swede . . . responsible and quietly competent .. . enthusiastic stock- car fan ... Navy career is in the offing ... swimming, camping, and hiking are his favorite competitive sports.. AYES 4; Sequin 4. Seniors Arthur Legall Sincerity is my greatest virtue. Bud . . . everyone’s pal . . . an untiring worker . . . extensive vocabu- lary . . . Pres ... an artist with a bras si e . . . popularity plus ... one of the school’s well-dressed men. Class President 2, 3; Student Council. Vice President 3, President 4; National Honor Society 4; NYL 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Choir 2; Sequin 4; Nutmeg Boys' State 3; Golf 3, 4. Donald Libretta Down to the sea in ships. Lib . . . unusual artistic ability . . . sure and steady hand . . . quite a guitar player . . . model boats and pictures are his specialty. AYES 2, Vice President 3. President 4. Rita Lillis The greatest gift is silence.” Lilly . . . has one special interest . . . friendly . . . ''Let’s go for a swim!” . . . loves to dance ... a good pal. Scribe 4. Russell Londin A gentleman makes no noise. Russ . . . likes that ’54 Packard Clipper . . . hot rod and stock-car enthusiast .. . kills activity periods . . . neat dresser. AVES 3, 4; Sequin, Photography Editor 4. Seniors Judith Marshall Laugh and be merry; and better the world with a song. Judy . . . gay and carefree . . . Hate you seen Loretta? . .. never on time . . . talented singer. Choir 2y 3. Jacqueline Martin The day is not complete in which one has not laughed.” Jackie . . . full of fun . . . loves transcription . . . snappy dresser . . . always on the go ... a whizz at making fudge. Scribe Publication 3. Ronald May Happiness is found in nature’s confines.” Red ... good-natured ...a true friend . .. Please repeat that question?” . . . sincere and industrious. Student Council 2, 3, 4; NYL 3, 4. Nancy McCarthy As coquettish as she is loquacious.” Nancy . . . welcome addition from Cathedral High . . plate . . . frequently seen in a certain green Chrysler ... plaid skirts. Choir 3; Scribe 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 4; Student Council leading 4; Social Committee 4; GAA 4; Dramatic Club 4; . fashion partial to 4; Cheer- Sequin 4. Seniors John McMahon Whosoever would be a man must be a non-conformist. ’ John .. . ever defending the opposite side . . . presents his argu- ments effectively . . . nature's staunch admirer ... forestry—his first love. NYL 3; Social Committee. Robert Mercier If silence were golden . . . Frog . . . interested in cars . . . sharp dresser . . . sports a ’51 Ford convertible. Nicholas Nesci If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Nicky .. . dark eyes and dark hair . . . part-time milkman . . . vehemently supports any side in any argument .. . hearty and humorous fellow . . . our own Red Buttons.” AYES 3, 4; Sequin 4. f Gerrie Nugent Soft is the music that would charm forever. Gerrie . . . Got to get to work!” . . . those expressive eyes . . . driving that big car . . . petite and sweet . . . that poodle haircut . . . fashion plate. Sequin 4. __X c en ors 'A Betty Nyborg . Eyes too expressive to be blue, too lovely to be grey. Bell . . . thorough and capable worker . .. that dreamy look ... twinkling eyes . . . everybody’s friend ... partial to New Britain . .. Magazine Girl. Class Secretary 2, 3, 4; GAA 2; Auditorium Committee 3; Social Committee 2. 3, 4; Magazine Drive, Business Manager 4; Sequin 4; Scribe Publication 4. Jennie Lou Olmstead Great thoughts come from the heart. Jennie Lou . . . highly dependable . .. good natured and under- standing . . . active in sports and music. GAA 2, 3, 4; Vice President 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer 4; Octette 3; Triple Trio 2; Sequin 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Future Nurses Club 3, 4; President 3; Library 4; National Honor Society 4. Maybelle Olsen Not quiet, not loud, not short, not tall, But a pleasant mingling of them all. Maybelle . .. polite and friendly ... a pizza lover . . . interested in that certain person ... outstanding in shorthand . . . meticulous dresser. Girls' Glee Club 2. Lolly . food?” I Loretta Paternostro Mischief lurks in those eyes of brown. .. loves rhythm and blues ... I lost it ... Got any . . . pint-sized . . . proverbial chatterbox. Athletic Association 2, 3, 4; Scribe 2; Cheerleader 3. ✓ ■s Oen ors Gary Plato My mind's my own, and no one shall enter!” Catnip . .. enjoys trapping, hunting, and fishing . . . owner of The Blue Beetler” . . . plays the guitar � � litat Western music . . . carefree disposition. Ralph Forter Genius is in a person’s power.” Ralph . .. that studious look ... WOW! that dazzling turquoise Chevy convertible ... that Boston accent . . . very capable. NYL 4; National Honor Society, Treasurer 4; Dramatic Club 4; Sequin, Business Manager 4; Athletic Council 4. Richard Prescott I am a part of all that I have met.” Dick . . . history major . . . O, dem broken glasses! ... sports en- thusiast . . . Yankees forever . . . part-time politician. Soccer 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; AA 2, 3, 4; NYL 2, 3, Secretary 4; Sequin 4. John Quagliaroli Success is constancy of purpose.” Quag ... a likable fellow . . . always ready with a friendly greet- ing . . . hooper first-class . . . dig those crazy argyles! . .. partial to red . . . forget your razor? National Honor Society 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; NYL 2, 3, 4; Sequin, Sports Editor 4. Seniors John Reid A smile for every fellow and two for every girl.” John . . . sincere friend . . . ooh, those dirty bucks .. . neat dresser ... tall senior! Dramatic Club 4; AVES 3; Choir 4; Baseball 2, 4; Soccer 4; NYL 4; Scribe 4. Beth Rhodes “In the twinkling of an eye. Beth ... a voice that is pleasing ... always ready for fun ... '7 haven't finished my book report yet! ... the ring of the First Na- tional cash register. Glee Club 2; Student Council 2, 3; Librarian 2; Scribe 3, 4; Choir 3, 4. Barbara Richter Beautiful, beautiful, brown eyes—” Barb ... '7 know I failed!” ... Mercy Buttercups” ... When? Where? Why? .. . pretty smile .. . ”Vll think about it.” GAA 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Choir 3; Girls’ Glee Club 2; Scribe 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Library Club 4; Sequin 4, Girls’ Sports Editor 4; GLA 4. Barbara Rogorzenski Here is a dear and true industrious friend.” Rogo .. . always singing . . . dependable . .. has a locker full of everyone else?s books . . . neat dresser. Sequin 4; Scribe Publication 3; FHA 3, 4; Choir 4; Girls’ Glee Club 2. c5. e mors Judith Romans She has laughter, memories, and no regrets. Judy . . . blonde delight . . . sharp wardrobe . . . Ford convertible ... a pocket that holds everything . . . amusing chatterbox. Scribe 2; Social Committee 3. Ernest Rondeau It's not the size of the man in the fight. It’s the size of the fight in the man. Ernie ... '7 goofed . . . that crazy laugh . . . everybody s buddy . . . Let’s go over to Ernie’s!” . . . never without a smile. Newington Youth Legion 3, 4. Margaret Roseen Generally speaking, she’s generally speaking.” Maggie . .. attractive . . . those freckles! . . . loves excitement and a good time . . . typical red-head ... 1 don’t care!” Swing Club Council 2; GAA 2; Girls’ Glee Club 2; Choir 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Scribe Publication 3. Betty Satin Nice to know and nice to be near. Bett . . . carefree and gay . .. charming little chatterbox . . . Boy, am I tired!” . . . the best kind of friend to have ... a flair for clothes. Scribe 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4. cSeniors Nancy Schwager Beauty draws more than oxen.” Nancy . . . Oh! that shorthand . . . such nice curly hair . . . working all the time .. . sincere and dependable ... a friend indeed. Scribe 3. George Sell The head to direct, the hand to execute, the heart to understand. George . . . came to us from Hartford . . . always in the art room . .. ambitious . . . great swimmer . . . sharp dresser . . . friendly. NYL 4; Choir 4; Scribe Publication 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4, Treas- urer 4; Sequin Art Editor 4. Barbara Smith A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Bobbie . . . reliable and understanding . . . her own hair stylist .., familiar face at Thrift s . .. good friend. GAA 2; Scribe 3; Sequin 4; Dramatic Club 4. Marilyn Thayer The heart of the friend, the voice of the lamb.” Marilyn . . . friendly and sincere .. . what a cook! ... neat dresser . . . likes Tops in Pops” and the Yankees . . . cool, calm, collected . . . faithful Rainbow Girl. GAA 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Choir 3, 4; Scribe 2, 3, 4; Sequin 4. cS en ors Robert Tigno “Moss never grows on a rolling stone.” Rocky . . . tall, dark, and handsome . . . oh, that curly hair . . . easy- going, but always on the go .. . ready smile. Richard Tollczyk ”1 may seem quiet, but when I get going— Dick . . . partial to white shirts . . . talented singer . . . quiet till you get to know him . . . friendly . . . full of fun and fancy free. Choir 2, 3, 4; Scribe 2, 4. Robert Turner “Good nature and patience go through life hand in hand.” Bob . . . sharp dresser .. . white-buck fan ... spends week ends hunting and fishing . . . for class activities, a willing worker. Student Council 2, 3, 4; Scribe 4; Choir 4; Dramatic Club. President 4; Social Committee 4; Graduation Committee 4. Justin Urban Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.” Bud .. . partial to New Britain . . . will debate with anyone . . . life of the Magazine Party . . . active in Junior Achievement. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Sequin 4. c Seniors Ellen Waterman I can resist everything but temptation.” Susie . . . energy plus ... enjoys sewing . . . tireless talker . . . Hey, I've got an idear” . . . infectious giggle . . . class photographer. Dramatic Club 2; GAA 2, 3; Sequin 4; Scribe 2; Scribe Publication 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Choir 3; National Honor Society 4; FHA Re- porter 3, 4; Swing Club Council 2. William Wegerbauer What lies behind those quiet thoughts ? Bill . . . usually arrives and leaves in a ’47 Ford convertible . . . easy-going . . . always broke? ... a million freckles. Mary Whitman Beneath this mild exterior, there lies a great deal of mischief. Mary ... sincere ... a producer of good work . .. fresh-air en- thusiast . . . full of pep . . . smart dresser . . . likes strawberry sun- daes and black cats. Sequin 4; National Honor Society 4; Choir 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Li- brary Club 2; Scribe 2; FHA 3, 4; Scribe Publication 4. Martha Symolon Just rolling along, singing a song. Marty . . . generous nature . . . always raring to go .. . good sense of humor .. . likes excitement . .. lively . . . versatile writer. Glee Club 4. cS, en ors Doris Yeske Speech is great, but silence is greater. Dodo . .. clothes, clothes, and more clothes .. . prefers New Britain . . . likes to sing . . . avid record collector . .. Close that window! Girls' Glee Club 4 Cynthia Galanos Her ready speech flowed fair and free. Cyn . .. welcome addition to NHS . . . often seen in a black con- vertible ■ . . sharp dresser .. ■ likes pizza. ft I Eileen Griffin Don't do today, what you can put off till tomorrow. Eileen . .. likes convertibles . ■ ■ always looking for something to eat .. . dreamer .. . collector of popular records. - 1 Christopher Kieffer A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men. Chris . . . good-natured . . . appreciates a good joke Jamaica originally .. ■ that sporty, green Chevy. NYL 4. hails from Seniors Anne Jameson The mind is blind, when the eyes are elsewhere. Pumpkin . . . that far-off took . . . information finder .. . charming smite for everyone ... pleasing personality. GAA 2, 3, 4; FHA 3. Michael Staskus Foot loose and fancy free.” Mike . . . our hoy flat-top . . . tall, blonde, blue-eyed, and broad- shouldered . .. owner of the Limp’n Phantom” . .. not a care in the world. Manuel Texeira Hawaiian airs play sweet.” Tex ... plays the guitar . .. that chamois jacket . . . collects coins ... came from Hawaii, by way of California .. . tinkers with elec- tricity. Otti Muller From life's shadows bloom brilliant personalities. Otti ... welcome addition from Germany . . . original artist . . . blonde hair . .. avid movie fan . .. never misses a dance. Senior G ass Officers Seated: C. Larson, President; S. Beck, Vice President. Standing, left to right: M. Dona- hue, Social Chairman; R. Gai, Treasurer; B. Nyborg, Secretary. MR. HOWARD W. IDE American History Economics Driver Education Visual Aids MRS. JANE M. McGLOIN Commercial Typing Glass Sponsors MR. HENRY VANDERBRUGH Algebra General Mathematics MISS EILEEN C. KELLY English First row, left to right: R. Lillis, N. Hill, C. Guertin, E. Landry, R. Hubbard, C. Fyler. Second row: N. Hall. P. Fabyan, J. Jensen, J. Hollings, C. Galanos, E. Kulesa, A. Jameson. Third row: L. Kurcon, K. Hanson. K. Husmer, D. Houldcroft, A. Gallicchio, R. Kasprow, C. Kieffer. Fourth row: C. Huck- ins, W. Hathaway, R. Hallin, D. Jersey, R. Gai. First row, left to right: J. Easton, R. Boland, M. Donahue, H. Chodkowski. B. DelGrosso. Second row: A. Andersen. C. Alexanian, S. Buden, M. Coughlan, N. Baranski, S. Beck, J. Arnold. Third row: B. Adams. R. Chamberlain. R. C. Carlson, A. Discenza, A. Edman, R. E. Carlson, E. Brodersen. Fourth row: H. Ducey, J. Aldrich, J. Balletti, T. Anderson. 7 o m ero o n 102 First row, left to right: B. Knaus, A. Legali, N. McCarthy. R. Prescott, B. Nyborg, J. Quagliaroli, C. Larsson. Second row: J. Reid, M. Olsen, G. Nugent, J. Olmstead, J. Martin, B. Rhodes. D. Libretta. Third row: L. Paternostro, R. Porter, C. Larson, J. McMahon, R. May, R. Londin, G. Plato, J. Mar- shall. First row, left to right: R. Turner, M. Thayer, E. Waterman, B. Satin, B. Smith, E. Rondeau. Second row: J. Romans, M. Symolon, D. Yeske, M. Whitman, B. Rogorzenski, B. Richter, N. Schwager. Third row: P. Westermeyer, M. Taravella. W. Smith, R. Tollczyk, W. Wegerbauer, J. Urban, M. Texeira, G. SeJI. Homeroom 200 (j ass III)i We, the Class of 1956 of the Senior High School of the Town of Newington in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, being of sound mind and body, do make, publish and declare the following to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking ail former wills by us made. Barbara Adams leaves her bubbling personality to Flo Hanisian. Celia Alexanian leaves her taste for news to Carol Nicholson. Ann Andersen leaves her friendly way to Eleanor Peterson. Dorothy Andersen leaves her gym sneakers to Dorothy Kasprow. Judy Arnold leaves a bottle of bubbling HCL to Barbara Fay. Nancy Baranski leaves a worn-out typewriter to Scribe publication staff. Shirley Beck leaves her plaid knee socks to Barbara White. Ellen Brodersen leaves her sincerity to Patricia Rettberg. Sandra Buden leaves to work at the Connecticut General. Mary Coughlan leaves her quiet manner to Brenda Starbuck. Barbara DelGrosso leaves as small as when she came. Marilyn Donahue leaves her reddish gold hair to Jackie Watson. Joan Easton leaves her long brown locks to Pat Fagan. Priscilla Fabyan leaves with her undying love for modern art. Cynthia Fyler leaves in her light blue Cadillac convertible. Carolyn Guertin leaves her taste in clothes to Pat Green. Norma Hall leaves an art pencil to Vivien Dixon. Nancy Hill leaves her love of fun to Elaine Hopper. Joan Hollings leaves her job at the library to Norine Bomba. Rebecca Hubbard leaves hoping never to be stranded in Vermont again. Anne Jameson leaves a magnifying glass to whoever tries to decipher her writing. Jaclyn Jensen leaves her presidency in Hi-Y to any hard-working junior. Eleanor Kulesa leaves her charming manner to Eleanor Peterson. Linda Kurcon leaves her twinkling toes to Joanne Ward. Elaine Landry leaves for Travelers. Rita Lillis leaves a needle and thread to the Home Ec Department. Beverly Knaus leaves without a care in the world. Cynthia Anderson leaves to play in the Philharmonic Orchestra. Judith Marshall leaves still calling Loretta.” Jaqueline Martin leaves her job at the First National to Helen Wytas. Nancy McCarthy leaves her vivaciousness to Nancy Larson. Betty Nyborg leaves her efficiency to Sally Brown. Gerrie Nugent leaves her winning personality to Gail Wesner. Jennie Lou Olmstead leaves her alto voice to Judy Neumann. Maybelle Olsen leaves her pleasant smile to Louise Johnson. Loretta Paternostro leaves talking. Beth Rhodes leaves her cute ways to Jacqueline Montie. Barbara Richter leaves her birdcall packing skill to any junior with dexterity. Barbara Rogorzenski leaves still trying to make the 2:15 bus. Judith Romans leaves her job-hunting proficiency to Sue Eliot. Margaret Roseen leaves her work with the Youth Fellowship to Natalie Burdon. Betty Satin leaves her hula skirt to Judy Texeira. (j ass lo)i T Nancy Schwager leaves her beaming smile to Carolyn Davis. Barbara Smith leaves her neat hair-style to Tina Lauria. Martha Symolon leaves her driving lessons to Elaine Benjamin. Marilyn Thayer leaves for Middlesex. Ellen Waterman leaves her camera to Douglas Gilbert. Mary Whitman leaves her freckles to Nancy Bray. Doris Yeske leaves her pass to the telephone to Mary Dorey. Cynthia Galanos leaves asking questions about sociology. John Aldrich leaves in a cloud of dust. Tom Anderson leaves the problems of Sequin to the next editor. John Balletti leaves his sideburns to Bruce Henn. Robert Boland leaves still teasing the girls. Allyn Brown leaves without gas for his car. Robert C. Carlson leaves as quickly as possible. Robert E. Carlson leaves the negative side of the argument to Kurt Feldman. Richard Chamberlain leaves to own his own gas station. Henry Chodowski leaves without ever having to shave. Allen Discenza leaves with laryngitis. Harold Ducey leaves his slow, deep drawl to whomever it fits. Arvid Edman leaves his double-scooped cones to any ice cream fancier. Robert Gai leaves a bell to Norine Anderson. Tony Gallicchio peels out of the schoolyard in his pink and black Ford. Kenneth Hanson leaves his job at Thrifty Drug to Paul Hcdwall. Warren Hathaway leaves his seat in French II to Craig Carlson. Donald Houldcroft leaves his library card to Fred Heasley. Charles Huckins leaves Newington High in a state of uproar. Donald Jersey leaves his locker to anyone who can remember the combination. Kenneth Husmer leaves to purchase a new car. Robert Kasprow leaves his horn-rimmed glasses to Carl Brink. Robert Hallin leaves without being heard. Carol Larson leaves his friendliness to A1 Gudrian. Carl Larsson leaves still being confused with one s Larson. Arthur Legall leaves his qualities of leadership to Fred Larson. Donald Libretta leaves with a collection of ship paintings. Russell Londin leaves the job of photography editor to any junior with a camera. Ronald May leaves freckles to John Klett. John McMahon leaves his traps to William Cotter. Nicholas Nesci leaves his psychiatric jokes to anyone who appreciates them. Kenneth Parlee leaves still carrying a pile of books. Gary Plato leaves with a quiet good-by. Ralph Porter leaves to visit Maxine. Richard Prescott leaves adhesive tape to anyone with broken glasses. John Quagliaroli leaves his basketball skill to Bruce Sherwinski. John Reid leaves a well-used geometry book to Jack Knudson. Ernest Rondeau leaves without six dollars. George Sell leaves his good taste in clothes to Kendall Ludington. William Smith leaves with a hot dog from Uncle Ezra's. Michael Staskus leaves a quiet sociology class. Matthew Taravella leaves memories of an unforgettable performance at the Magazine Party. Cj ass W r Manuel Texeira leaves his guitar to the Stardusters. Robert Tigno leaves his nickname Curley” to Philip Martin. Richard Tollczyk leaves the money for the mortgage on the cow. Robert Turner leaves to go hunting. Justin Urban leaves with a bookkeeping average of 100 per cent. William Wegerbauer leaves as quietly as he came. Paul Westermeyer leaves his good looks to Tom Perdion. Christopher Keiffer leaves with a one-way ticket to Kent.” David Dyer leaves his cleats to Dick Domurat. Mr. Bowes we leave punctual students. Miss Jamer we leave thirty hours in a day. Mrs. Thayer we leave an efficient switchboard operator. Mrs. Walsh we leave 100 per cent attendance next year. Mr. Wallace we leave our gratitude for his guidance and consideration throughout the years. Mr. Rogalski we leave tournament champions in basketball. Mrs. MacKimmie we leave best wishes for a long, happy stay at Newington High. Miss Kelly we leave our appreciation for all the help she has given us. Mrs. Scoler we leave a more lively P.D. class. Mrs. O'Donnell we leave more ornaments for next year's Christmas tree. Mr. Roberts we leave a new lock for the equipment room. Miss Visconti we leave a large attendance at G.A.A. meetings and a bottle of aspirin. Mrs. Keleher we leave an easy chair for lunch period duty. Mrs. McGloin we leave a courteous homeroom. Mr. Block we leave a new lab coat. Mr Jackson we leave a bottle of air-wick for the chem lab. Mrs. Smith we leave all the supplies she'll ever need. Miss Walsh we leave a shorter detention period. Miss Rice we leave a jet for speedier trips to and from Maine. Mr. Ide we leave a new yardstick. Mrs. Wentworth we leave a few extra couches. Mr. Paskavitch we leave more supplies for his I.A. classes. Mrs. Phillips we leave more free periods. Mr. Marino we leave a telescope to peer around corners. Mr. Vanderburg we leave intelligent math students. Miss Saeger we leave an adult bookkeeping class. Mrs. Williams we leave a well-trained bass section in Choir. Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the aforesaid Newington Senior High School, Class of 1956, in the presence of us, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses on the seventeenth day of June, A.D., 1956. To Witnesses: BEST DANCERS MOST VERSATILE '-W55T CHICK DRESSED «eo DEEPEST BLUSHERS i MOST EFFICIENT ( SHIPMAN MOST I COURTEOUS FKIfNDLlfST i. BF mS i me� -CKOTHIQ V' ■ ' ' '♦ ?AW 'tHNiE r? W -BftRB Dotu - Torn ffrvrv-BETH -tfurvct- Bfv BRa Je-D)ck BuD -rvicxr HF}NK Chris Jhc ) -rvrirvcy- cf ?l -George rnn- n)R y • Nhhce Bhhs -e jea -Gerr e SOCIOLOGY P. Westcrmeyer, R. Hallin, M. Thayer, J. Jen- sen. M. Staskus, M. Roseen. B. Richter. M. Coughlan, R. Londin, C. Kieffer, R. Tigno, B. Adams. A. Discenza, C. Galanos, W. Weger- hauer. K. Parlee. A. Brown. W. Johnson, J. Aldrich. J. Balletti, R. Ostrowski, Miss Walsh, Teacher. ART J. Hollings, N. Hall. B. Del Grosso. M. Thayer. B. Richter. B. Satin. H. Chodkowski. D. An- dersen, C. Galanos. J. Balletti, A. Discenza, D. Dyer, J. Aldrich, R. Ostrowski. W. Weger bauer. Miss Smith. Teacher. SENIOR SCIENCE J. Jensen. M. Texeira. W. Smith, M. Taravella N. Baranski. M. Roseen, E. Rondeau, P. West ermeyer. K. Husmer. W. Wegerbauer, H Chodowski, C. Kieffer, D. Houldcroft, R. Toll czyk, R. Chamberlain. K. Parlee, G. Plato, D Dyer. R. Londin. N. Nesci, K. Hanson, C. Lar sson. Mr. Jackson, Teacher. C) fasse s TRANSCRIPTION AND SHORTHAND G. Nugent. L. Paternostro. E. Landry. J. Mar- shall, B. Rogorzcnski, J. Martin. C. Alexanian. M. Symolon, J. Easton. J. Romans. C. Fyler. M. Olsen. E. Kulesa. Mrs. Keleher, Teacher. CONSUMERS' MATHEMATICS R. Londin, E. Waterman. L. Kurcon, M. Thayer. C. Kieffer, R. Carlson, J. Easton, M. Olsen, G. Plato. J. Reid. J. Romans, Mr. Van- derburg. Teacher. PHYSICS R. Porter, A. Legali. J. Quagliaroli, R. Kasp- row. R. Gai, J. McMahon, H. Ducey, T. An- derson, D. Libretta, R. May, G. Sell, J. Arnold, J. Olmstead, Mr. Jackson, Teacher. Gfa asses HOME ECONOMICS M. Symolon, E. Landry, S. Buden, C. Fyler, B. Adams, D. Andersen, A. Jameson, J. Mar- tin. B. Knaus, N. Hall, B. Rhodes. N. Hill, E. Waterman, C. Galanos, C. Anderson, S. Beck, Mrs. Phillips, Teacher. TRIGONOMETRY J. Arnold, S. Beck, C. Guertin, W. Hathaway, E. Rondeau, R. Kasprow, G. Sell, R. Boland, J. Quagliaroli, R. Porter, R. May, A. Ed man, R. Gai, A. Legali. D. Libretta, J. McMahon, T. Anderson, Miss Rice, Teacher. ART M. Coughlan, S. Buden. P. Fabyan, E. Water- man, J. Jensen, C. Larsson, D. Libretta, N. McCarthy, G. Sell, B. Adams. INDUSTRIAL ARTS R. Hallin, R. Tollczyk, R. Tigno, K. Husmer, J. Balletti, A. Discenza, C. Larsson, Mr. Mari- no, Teacher. OFFICE PRACTICE J. Martin, B. Satin, N. Hall, S. Buden, R. Carlson, L. Paternostro, B. Nyborg, B. Smith. R. Hubbard, E. Landry, R. Lillis, B. Rogorzen- ski, J. Easton, A. Andersen, E. Kulesa, C. Fyler, Mrs. Keleher, Teacher. I. A. AUTOMOTIVES M. Texeira, J. Aldrich, W. Smith, R. Cham- berlain. M. Ta ravel la, A. Brown, D. Gilbert, D. Jersey. M. Staskus, Mr. Paskovitch, Teacher. G a asses C. Larsson. M. Rondero J. Jensen. N. Hal I berg An cc xA 6 Z PROBLEMS OF DEMOCRACY T. Anderson, H. Chodkowski, M. Donahue. H. Ducey, W. Hathaway, P. Fabyan. R. Gai, D. Houldcroft, L. Kurcon, E. Rondeau, C. Larson, A. Legal I, J. McMahon, R. Porter, R. Turner, B. Rhodes, J. Quagliaroli, J. Reid, R. Prescott. TO VY D cK - John MRS -TH LUPS BftffB - JoHN OTT First row, left to right: Mr. Roberts, Coach; J. Langille, R. Prescott, T. Anderson, F. Giangrave, R. Gai. J. Reid. Second row: R. Ostrowski, T. Kibbe, F. Kufner. G. Gaudet. R. Johnson, A. Whaples. A. D'Onofrio. Third row: R. Patz, J. O'Connell. W. Maselek, A. Kulesa, J. Borawski, T. Schwager, D. Zimonis. F. Larson. R. Jacko. Soccer Starting off in fine fashion by winning three of their first five contests, Newington High's soccer squad fell into a slump and only tied one of their remaining games. Scoring ten goals all season, eight of these in their first five encounters, the Blue and Gold made only a mediocre season's showing, winning three, losing seven, and tieing one. Neverthe- less, the future looks bright because of the many enthusiastic and able sophomores. Bob Gai was high scorer of this year’s club with four goals. Captain—THOMAS ANDERSON September 20 Hall 1 3 September 23 Windsor 1 0 September 27 Wethersfield 1 4 September 30 Wilson 2 0 October 4 Rockville 3 1 October 7 Glastonbury 0 4 October 11 Windsor 0 3 October IS Manchester 0 2 October 21 Rockville 0 1 October 25 Glastonbury 2 2 October 26 Wethersfield 0 3 TOTALS 10 23 • MR. DONALD E. ROBERTS Physical Education Driver Education Front, left to right: B. Sherwinsky. J. Marshall. B. Brandenberger. Back: T. Schwager. J. Quagliaroli. R. Johnson, J. Borawski. JiasAetbaff The untiring efforts of our coach, Mr. Richard Rogalski, and his assistant, Mr. William Crowley, produced a marked improvement in the playing of the inexperienced Indians. As a result the team enjoyed a fairly successful season. The players’ outstanding performance was recorded on December 27, when Newington scored a triumph over arch-rival Southington by defeating this formidable opponent by fourteen points. SCHEDULE Newington .......... 61 Newington .......... 56 Newington .......... 63 Newington .......... 55 Newington .......... 57 Newington .......... 55 Newington .......... 55 Newington .......... 55 Newington .......... 41 Newington .......... 71 Newington .......... 50 Newington .......... 46 Newington .......... 60 Newington .......... 52 Newington .......... 61 Newington .......... 62 Newington .......... 54 Newington Newington Alumni .............. 57 Windsor ............. 55 Plainville .......... 72 Wilson .............. 62 Middletown .......... 56 Rockville ........... 51 Southington ......... 41 Farmington .......... 64 Wethersfield ........ 53 Plainville .......... 69 Goodwin ............. 33 Southington ......... 52 Windsor ............. 62 Middletown .......... 48 Wilson .............. 59 Farmington .......... 72 Goodwin ............. 62 Rockville Wethersfield BRUCH BOB YUMMY JOHN QUAG Cap j n JIM MR. RICHARD E. ROGALSKI Coach Left to right: L. Nicholson, F. Hanisian. N. Anderson, Co-Captain; C. Nicholson, Captain; N. Mc- Carthy, J. Neumann, E. Frankel, M. Donahue, S. Comstock. Flo Li nda. � ue -CAROL Maril'f n Nanc y Norite TTUd | EltX'me Left to right: N. Tuomi. R. Gai. Mr. Paskovitch, Coach; R. Vujs, A. Legall. Qoff The Newington High School golf team will play the following matches on a home and away schedule! Wethersfield Farmington Bulkeley Weaver New Britain Manchester Captain ROBERT GAI First row, left to right: Mr. Roberts, Coach; R Bialy, A. Discenza, J. Zimonis, D, Patterson, J. Good- rich, P. Reticeri, F. Schwager. R. Oldcrman. Second row: R. Guerrcri. R. Terseck. J. Urban, J. Quagliaroh, M. Shipman. D. Sanderson, R. Prescott, G. Langillc, D. Hill. Missing from picture: T. Anderson. Jiaseba Coached by Mr. Donald Roberts, Newington High's baseball team, with many sopho- mores and a few seasoned veterans, is looking forward to a successful season. BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 20 Southington ............................. Away May 1 Middletown .............................. Home May 2 Glastonbury ............................. Home May 4 Windsor ................................. Home May 8 Wilson .................................. Away May 11 Wethersfield ............................ Away May 15 Plainville .............................. Away May 18 Rockville ............................... Away May 22 Southington ............................. Home May 25 Farmington .............................. Away May 29 Glastonbury- ............................ Away June 1 Plainville.............................. Home June 5 Farmington .............................. Home ?) +%. mtm S£U ACTfVmES 1 First row. left to right: N. Anderson. C. Nicholson, B. Richter. S. Eliot, B. Adams. J. Olmstead. D. Andersen. A. Jameson. Second row: C. Alexanian. M. Donahue. M. Thayer. J. Neumann. F. Hanisian. E. Hopper. S. Buden. Miss Visconti. Advisor; J. Ward. Third row: N. McCarthy. J. Jen- sen. M. Dignazio, N. Bray. J. Watson. J. Hewitt. G. Wesner. J. Heckman. E. Benjamin. D. Kasprow. Qirfs ’ ZAtfifetic Association With Miss Dolores Visconti as faculty advisor, the Girls’ Athletic Association met every Tuesday to promote and supervise all girls’ athletics, such as intramurals and inter- scholastic activities. A point system was devised this year whereby the girls could earn various-sized letters by participating in intramurals and play-days. At the end of the school year an award was presented to the most outstanding girl athlete. OFFICERS Prendent .............................................................. BARBARA ADAMS Vice President .............................................. JENNIE LOU OLMSTEAD Secretary ......................................................... BARBARA RICHTER Treasurer ................................................................. SUE ELIOT first row, left to right: R. Kasprow, R. Prescott, Mr. Roberts, Advisor, R. Gai. Second row: M. Mc- Caw, B. Adams, S. Kent, D. Ayers, L. Paternostro, P. Sespanialc, C. Nicholson. Third row: C. Carlson T. Anderson, R. Patz. C. Larson, R. Porter. AtAfetic C ouncif The Athletic Council is an organization composed of fifteen members from the senior, junior, and sophomore classes. The purpose of 'the council is to raise money to finance the basketball games, provide officials, and sell tickets at the home games. As a service to the students, the Athletic Council sells membership cards which give the students a reduced admission price. The council is under the direction of Coach Donald Roberts. Business Manager—RICHARD PRESCOTT First row. left to right: B. Satin, B. Smith. M. Donahue. G. Sell. R. Turner, J. Hewitt, F. Gahagan. L. Nicholson. Second row: S. Kent. P. Green, C. Davis. N. Burdon. E. Hopper. J. Heckman. B. Johanssen, P. Purtcll, C. Nicholson. M. Dorey. M. Dyer. N. McCarthy. Third row: F. Kufner. A. Mandell. J. Montie, S. Brown, J. Neumann. P. Regina. C. Malaney. D. Kasprow. P. Jones, R Pres- cott. C. Larson. Fourth row: J. Doyle. T. Pye. W. Sullivan. P. D Angona. A. Windl, J. Matarese, B. Starbuck. J. Lach. T. Anderson. A. Legal I. J. Reid. Fifth row. E. Curtis. R. Porter. A. Whaples. J. Quagliaroli. C. Huckins. C. Brinck, J. Knudson. C. Carlson. K. Lundington. P. Hedwall. Dramatic ()fu6 This year’s Dramatic Club, under the direction of Mrs. Marion L. O’Donnell, consists of sixty members. Joining the Mixed Choir and the Girls’ Glee Club, the Dramatic Club presented the Christmas Pageant, ' And So They Came to Bethlehem.” In addition to two annual programs, skits, including pantomime quizzes and one-act plays, provided added entertainment during the regular meetings of the group. OFFICERS President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... ROBERT TURNER JACQUELINE HEWITT MARILYN DONAHUE ....... GEORGE SELL Seated, left to right: S. Kent. M. Thayer, J. Hollings. E. Hopper. First row. standing: M. Wassil. M. Dyer. P. Green. J. Barlow. B. Adams. E. Benjamin. D. Kasprow. N. Anderson, J. Olmstead. Second row: S. Comstock. E. Peterson. S. Eliot. Miss Jamer. Advisor; L. Johnson. N. Burdon. B. Richter. future Xc urses G u6 The Newington chapter of the Future Nurses of America was established two years ago. The purposes of the organization are concerned mainly with interesting students in health, making them aware of the demands of a nursing career as well as%its advantages, and attracting the right candidates to the field of professional and practical nursing. This year's program included a tea to which mothers were invited and at which there was a guest speaker from the field of nursing; the showing of a film about public health nursing; a talk by a representative from a specialized field connected with nursing; a field trip; and various service projects. The group is under the direction of Miss E. Joyce Jamer. OFFICERS President ......................................... JOAN HOLLINGS Vice President ...................... MARILYN THAYER Secretary ................................ SYLVIA KENT Treasurer .............................. ELAINE HOPPER First row, left to right: M. Donahue. A. Legali, D. Ayers, F. Hanisian. T. Anderson, B. Satin. Second row: N. Hill. N. McCarthy, J. Montie, L. Johnson. S. Comstock. P. Purtell, S. Brown. L. Nicholson. Third row: D. Roberts. R. May, R. Turner, R. Patz, T. Schwager. J. Borawski, R. Johnson. Fourth row: Miss Rice, Advisor; W. Hathaway, A. Gudrian, F. Schmidt, S. Marshall. Student Gouncif The Newington Senior High Student Council is a group of students elected from each homeroom in order to promote unity between the students and faculty and to work for the best interests of the entire school. Annually they present the Thanksgiving program and, at some time during the year, sponsor a dance. Each year a delegate is sent to the Na- tional Student Council Conference, which was held in Pennsylvania this year. The faculty advisor for the organization is Miss Ella B. Rice. OFFICERS Preside� .............................. ARTHUR LEGALL Vice President ................... FLORENCE HANISIAN Secretary ............................... DONNA AYERS Treasurer ....................................... THOMAS ANDERSON S uc en ()ounci 7nc uct on First row. left to right: B. Rhodes, J. Arnold, C. Alexanian, J. Reid, C. Guertin, R. Turner, G. Haynes, P. Green. B. Knaus. Second row: Mrs. McKimmie, Advisor; M. Thayer. B. Richter, B. Satin, N. McCarthy. M. Donahue, P. Purtell, C. Nicholson. S. Kent. Third row: N. Landry, J. Hebert, C. Malinowski. K. Belden. S. Brown. C. Davis. N. Bomba, M. Wassil, B. White. E. Benjamin. Fourth row: L. Kelbrants, E. Peterson. J. Sliva. J. Shenuski, J. Hollings. A. Windl. P. D'Angona. N. Hill. P. Fabyan. P. Regina. Fifth row: E. Curtis, J. Lach, A. Whaples, J. Doyle. R. Tollczyk. J. Proach, T. Pye, A. Mandell, R. Dennis. Scribe The goal of the Scribe ' staff, during the nieteenth year of publication of our school newspaper, has been to improve features and to supply more humor, pictures, and well- written news articles than in previous years. This year for the second time the Scribe has been published monthly on a multilith machine. The Scribe” is a member of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. As in other years, members of the 1955-1956 staff attended the annual Connecticut Scholastic Press Conference held at Storrs, Connecticut. The faculty advisor is Mrs. Marguerite McKimmie. OFFICERS Editor ................................. CAROLYN GUERTIN Business Manager ........................ CELIA ALEXANIAN Publ cation Manager .................... NANCY BARANSKI Art Editor......................................... NANCY McCARTHY THE SCRIBE Volume XVIV. No„ 1 Newington High School October, 19 1? £8748 COLLECTED IN MAG A 7 INF DRIVE con by r board of experts ?n accordance with scores, school performance, and qualities of character. win. . ' .■ .;rru room. and two other students Chosen •• Jr-!. rorn 201, will to to Now Yort -o son the Chriat.i'i.n Pageant at Radio Oit y. NEWINGTON STUDENTS VISIT HU SINES:: i .AC !T NT: Mr, Michael Chernuk, Chairman or tho to Mrs. Dorothy Keleher and nm o States Business Show, September ai. The f lrls were amazed at the advance ordinary bus i ho a a machines to Mlntpli business field. (Continued on First row. left to right: B. Rhodes. J. Matarese. M. Whitman. J. Neumann. E. Benjamin. E. Broder- sen, J. Easton. J. Heckman, J. Barlow. P. Jones. Second row: B. Rogorzenski. M. Thayer. L. Nichol- son, J. Ward. L. Kurcon. J. Olmstead. P. Budarz, M. Messenger. B. Adams, N. Burdon. Third row: Mrs. Williams. Director; N. Hill. F. Gahagan. M. McCaw. C. Davis. J. Hewitt. S. Eliot. N. Ander- son. L. Johnson. D. Kasprow. Fourth row: W. Sullivan. R. Turner. J. Reid. C. Huckins. A. Gudrian. G. Sell. B. Jones, R. Eckert. A. Edman. Fifth row-: T. Kibbe. R. Tollczyk. D. Ginn. S. Marshall. J. Proach. F. Leslie. C. Brinck. P. Hedwall. Choir Under the direction of Mrs. Barbara Williams, the fifty-member Mixed Choir pre- sented a Christmas concert, featuring the Hallelujah Chorus, and a spring concert, fea- turing Folk Music of America. By selling candy after school, the Choir obtained money to buy choir robes. These were worn at the dedication of the new auditorium and at the State Auditorium Spring Festival. OFFICERS President ........................... Secretary-Treasuier ................. CHOIR JOAN EASTON ELLEN BRODERSEN ............. ALAN GUDRIAN ....... JENNIE LOU OLMSTEAD BOARD GEORGE SELL RICHARD TOLLCZYK First row, left to right: J. Heckman, E. Hopper, J. Neumann, G. Wesner, J. L. Olmstead. P. Green M. McCaw, B. Kopczewski, C. Malinowski, J. Hebert, N. Landry. Second row: N. McCarthy, J Arnold, J. Hoi lings, B. Richter, S. Smith. M. Dyer, P. Sespaniak. P. Purtell. J. Barlow, J. Gocht R. Gocht. Third row: Mrs. Williams, Director; N. Burdon, C. Davis, E. Peterson, L. Sinkiewicz, J Ward, M. Aubin, P. Jones. D. Kasprow, C. Walcott. Fourth row: L. Nicholson. P. Budarz, M Messenger, B. Hallberg, J. Matarese, P. Pinkham, V. Pickham, E. Pierce, J. Winter, G. Rogorzenski G. Gaudet. Fifth row: M. Eckert, D. Ayers, M. Symolon. D. Yeske, M. Shepard, B. Starbuck, C Malaney. Jir s ’ Jfee G uS The Glee Club, composed of sixty girls, with Mrs. Barbara Williams as director, added enjoyment to the Christmas Concert with such selections as Virgin s Slumber Song and O Holy Night. They also accompanied the Mixed Choir to the State Audition Spring Festival. OFFICERS Secretary-Treasurer ................ PATRICIA GREEN Left to right: F. Johnson, F. Giangrave, B. Jones, R. Whitehead, J. Gocht, R. Gocht, T. Arusiewicz, D. Ginn, J. Proach, Mr. Wilson, Director. 73artcf Left to right: Mr. Ide. Advisor; S. Marshall, E. Curtis. F. Leslie. D. Libretta. W. Smith. N. Ittzes. N. Nesci. D. Gilbert. B. Fay. R. Londin, C. Peterson. C. Larsson. TI.V.C.S. The Audio-Visual Education Society has eighteen members, who are responsible for showing films and slides to the classes of Newington Senior High. During the past school year, the members have shown a total of more than 225 films, many of them repeated several times a day. In addition to this service, the club furnishes a music and microphone system for assembly periods and school dances through two loud-speakers in the gym- nasium. The group's community service is extensive. Two motion picture projectors, a Vu-Graph, three tape recorders, two phonograph players, a filmstrip projector, and three microphones are available to any Newington organization. Mr. Howard Ide is in charge of this group. OFFICERS President ....................... DONALD LIBRETTA Vice President ...................... FREDERICK LESLIE Secretary-Treasurer ........................... NICHOLAS ITTZES First row. left to right: G. Sell. R. Whitehead, N. Baranski, B. Machol, N. McKeon. Second row: Mrs. Keleher. Advisor; E. Landry. N. McCarthy. C. Alexanian, E. Brodersen, A. Andersen. J. Martin. c Scribe JJubficcition The Scribe Publication staff, made up of the publication manager, page set-up editors, and multilith operators, is in charge of preparing Scribe, our school newspaper, for sale each month. The staff’s job consists of setting up pages, typing and retyping them, hand lettering and sketching where necessary, and running them off on the multilith machine. The group is sponsored by Mrs. Dorothy Keleher. OFFICERS Publication Manager Multilith Operators NANCY BARANSKI BRUCE MACHOL 71. V. cS. Sitting, left to right: B. Knaus. J. Olmstead. P. Fabyan. J. Hollings. B. Richter, C. Guertin. J. Arnold. N. Hill, J. Easton, E. Waterman. M. Donahue, S. Beck. Standing: A. Legali, R. Porter, Miss Jamer, Advisor; J. Quagiiaroli, T. Anderson. Ohfonor Society The Newington chapter of the National Honor Society was founded in 1940. The size of the group varies from year to year, depending upon the ability of those who are eligible to meet the standards set by the national organization. This year seventeen seniors are members. To qualify for membership, a pupil must have achieved a scholastic average of eighty- five or better, and must have received recognition on the basis of character, leadership, and sendee. Compiling the honor roll at the close of each term is the main duty of the Honor So- ciety. In addition this group gives the Latin Award on Awards Day each year. Miss E. Joyce Jamer, guidance director, serves as advisor to the group. OFFICERS First row, left to right: Mr. Block, Advisor; R. Carr, H. Chodkowski, R. Kasprow, W. Hathaway, R. Prescott. Second row: T. Anderson, G. Sell. R. Gai, J. Quagliaroli, E. Rondeau, C. Huckins. Third row: T. Kibbe, R. May, A. Legal I. R. Porter, C. Kieffer, B. Machol. Fourth row: R. Johnson, A. D'Onofrio, N. Tuomi, R. Brandenberger, B. Sherwinsky, R. Patz, T. Schwager, D. Zimonis. ecuiny on )oui£ Leyion The Newington Youth Legion is composed of thirty boys—fifteen seniors, ten juniors, and five sophomores. The club, which is a service organization, has promoted such proj- ects as a Christmas lighting contest, aid to needy school organizations, and the donation of a war memorial for the new auditorium. The club also sponsors dances throughout the year, including the Halloween Dance and the New Year’s Eve Formal. The Monday evening meetings of the N.Y.L. provide recreation for the club members and alumni. Mr. Block is the sponsor of this organization. President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... OFFICERS .. ROBERT KASPROW HENRY CHODKOWSKI RICHARD PRESCOTT WARREN HATHAWAY Left to right: B. Richter, J. Olmstead, E. Carlson, N. Burdon, R. Prescott, J. Hollings, P. Fabyan, Mrs. O'Donnell, Advisor. The Library Club is an organization made up of students selected by Mrs. Marion O'Donnell, the school librarian. Helping students to select books, arranging the shelves, decorating the room during holidays and, in general, making the library more attractive are the duties of the members of this group. First row, left to right: B. Kopczewski, J. Chmcilorz, N. Hill. E. Waterman, J. Easton, R. Gocht. Second row: M. Whitman, B. Hallberg, K. Green, E. Pierce, L. Carter. M. Jevitts, B. Nyborg, B. Knaus, N. Landry, J. Hebert. Third row: C. Fyler, B. Rogorzenski, F. Johnson, A. O’Connor. M. Dyer, J. Gocht, M. A. Shepard. R. Gilbert. C. Malinowski. Fourth row: D. Ayers. L. Sinkiewicz, J. Sliva, L. Kelbrants, P. Budarz. M. Messenger, Mrs. Phillips, Advisor. Ju ure JfomemaJiers of America The Newington High Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America is a newly- formed organization. Its purposes are to promote appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of home-making, international good will, and democracy in home and community life. The membership is open to all home economics students in the senior high. Mrs. Katherine Phillips serves as faculty advisor to this group. OFFICERS President ........................................ JANET CHMIELORZ Vice President .......................................... NANCY HILL Secretary ............................................. JOAN EASTON Treasurer ....................................... BARBARA KOPCZEWSKI Recorder ............................................ ELLEN WATERMAN Social Chairman ......................................... RUTH GOCHT First row, left to right: M. Donahue, R. Londin, N. Hill, G. Sell, J. Arnold, T. Anderson, E. Brodersen, R. Porter, J. Jensen, J. Quagliaroli, B. Richter. Second row: B. Rogorzenski, M. Whit- man, E. Waterman, B. Smith, B. Nyborg, M. Thayer, B. Knaus, A. Andersen, G. Nugent, J. Olm- stead. Third row: J. Easton, C. Fyler, N. McCarthy, E. Kulesa, J. Hollings, C. Alexanian, S. Beck, P. Fabyan, C. Guertin. Fourth row: R. Prescott, H. Chodkowski. C. Huckins, A. Legal 1. A. Discenza, J. Urban, C. Larson, N. Nesci, A. Edman. f irst row. left to right: C. Alexanian. J. Neumann. C. Nicholson. F. Hanisian. E. Hopper, G. Wes- ner. Second row: Miss Visconti. Advisor; N. Anderson. J. Watson. B. Richter, J. Hewitt. S. Buden. A. Jameson. C. Guertin. Third row: D. Kasprow, S. Eliot. J. Ward. J. Heckman, D. Andersen, E. Benjamin, J. Olmstead, B. Adams. Sf rls’ IBeacfers Corps Newly-organized this year by Miss Dolores Visconti, physical education instructor, the Girls’ Leaders Corps has met every Thursday. Its purpose is to develop and use leadership qualities and to promote a sense of responsibility among its members. As part of their training the girls have taken over some of Miss Visconti’s gym classes and have officiated at intramural games. Sopfn opnomore KjJass Gfa In November the Sophomore Class presented a very successful dance, the Sophomore Hop, with Candyland” as the theme. The music was furnished by A1 Jarvis and his orchestra. OFFICERS President...................................... ..............._............. FRED LARSON Vice President ................................................... ROLAND JOHNSON Secretary ............................................................. PATRICIA SESPANIAK Treasurer ............................................................... LINDA NICHOLSON Social Chairman......................................... ............ JO ANNE MATARESE junior Gfass The two major events sponsored by the Junior Class were the Poverty Dance on March 9, and the Junior Prom on May 11. As their contribution to the fostering of school spirit, the Juniors conducted a highly successful sale of school pennants. OFFICERS President ................................ PAUL HEDWALL Vice President ......................... SAM MARSHALL Secretary _............................... CAROL NICHOLSON Treasurer .................................. JUDITH NEUMANN Social Chairman ...................... FLORENCE HANISIAN tJunior Cj ass Officers Left to right: J. Neumann, Treasurer; F. Hanisian, Social Chairman; P. Hedwall, President; C. Nichol- son, Secretary; S. Marshall, Vice President. Sophomore C ' ass Officers Seated, left to right: F. Larson, President; R. Johnson, Vice President; L. Nicholson, Treasurer; J. Matarese, Social Chairman; P. Sespaniak, Secretary. NOFi no 9- EV RNN Jonh - John ERNIE LflRRY- C nJDy ERni£ RICHIE-RuSSEU- R C HIE - TOM BQRB - BUD Bm-£RWE D C? - SH!f?Lt y t f v£-BETtt - mwcy-RL f)M nWlLYN JOHN WXILYAJ - bfffv - Cf?fPL VflMCy- GEoJPGS' ( 'an you Jmay me John Aldrich—without his sideburns? Tom Anderson—not debating? John Balletti—knowing his vocabulary? Bob Boland—dancing with two left feet? Allyn Brown—talking quietly? Robert C. Carlson—frowning? Robert E. Carlson—running? Richard Chamberlain—lacking interest in cars? Henry Chodkowski—needing a shave? Allen Discenza—not helping in class activities? Harold Ducey—being reprimanded for disturbing the peace? Arvid Edman—with a quiet laugh? Barbara Adams—singing off key? Celia Alexanian—inactive in Scribe? Ann Andersen—remaining away from Room 107 ? Cynthia Anderson—with jet-black hair? Dorothy Andersen—not enjoying sports ? Judith Arnold—getting a failing slip? Nancy Baranski—not being able to type ? Shirley Beck—not interested in a party? Ellen Brodersen—spending more time in Newington than in New Britain? Sandra Buden—not running to get the bus to work? Mary Coughlin—causing a disturbance in study? Barbara DelGrosso—without her cute little smile? Marilyn Donahue—keeping to herself? Joan Easton—with her hair out of place? Robert Gai—early for homeroom ? Tony Gallicchio—without a car? Robert Hallin—working at the A P? Kenneth Hanson—without his cowlick? Warren Hathaway—with a limited vocabulary? Donald Houldcroft—agreeing with anyone in P.D.? Charles Huckins—without a witty' answer? Kenneth Husmer—without a boat ? Donald Jersey—disliking automotives ? Robert Kasprow—showing no interest in golf? Priscilla Fabyan—giving a one-word answer ? Cynthia Fyler—not traveling to Nova Scotia during vacation? Carolyn Guertin—with her shoes on in class ? Norma Hall—with short hair? Nancy Hill—not being in a depressed mood over chemistry? Joan Hoilings—not helping out in the library? Rebecca Hubbard—loud and noisy ? Anne Jameson—writing large? Jaclyn Jensen—not active in Hi-Y ? Eleanor Kulesa—shy and demure? Linda Kurcon—without her Buick? Elaine Landry—noisy in homeroom? Rita Lillis—boisterous? Carl Larson—without a grin ? ( 'an ou 7may ne Cari Larsson—inactive in Scouts? Arthur Legali—without his shovel? Donald Librctta—not being able to draw? Russell Londin—not driving that Packard? Ronald May—without red hair? John McMahon—staying indoors? Robert Merrier—not being a Frenchman? Nicholas Nesci—moving at a slow pace? Kenneth Parlee—without his constant companion ? Maybelle Olsen—without her constant companion? Gary Plato—without his guitar? Ralph Porter—a Blucnosc Back-Bay Bostonian? Richard Prescott—without broken glasses? John Quagliaroli—missing a hoop? Nancy McCarthy—not able to dance ? Gerrie Nugent—six feet tall? Betty Nyborg—laughing with open eyes? Jennie Lou Olmstead—a poor salesman? Loretta Paternostro—not being a tease? Beth Rhodes—not reciting nursery rhymes? Ernest Rondeau—speaking German? George Sell—unfriendly? William Smith—without freckles? Michael Staskus—lacking brawn? Mat Taravella—disinterested in the Air Force? Manuel Texeira—liking cold weather? Robert Tigno—with a belt ? . Richard Tollczyk—not selling candy? Robert Turner—not being well-dressed? Barbara Richter—missing a G.A.A. meeting? Barbara Rogorzenski—inefficient ? Judith Romans—not riding in under ten cars a year ? Margaret Roseen—with laryngitis? Betty Satin—interested in one special person? Nancy Schwager—with straight hair? Barbara Smith—with the same hairdo for a week ? Martha Symolon—being unpleasant ? Marilyn Thayer—disinterested in nursing? Ellen Waterman—not busy ? Mary Whitman—not handing in homework? Doris Yeske—untidy? Otti Mueller—talking with a French accent? Chris Kieffer—without a word of encouragement? John Reid—without his Irish temper? Beverly Knaus—unhappy ? Judith Marshall—being on time? Jacky Martin—being silent ? Justin Urban—not being the hit of the Magazine Party? William Wegerbauer—walking to school ? Paul Westermeyer—owning under ten cars a year? envoy SHIRLE Y - CWL- CdkOLy u S ? uoy Qwnr -Rffjrus - BRB JuDy HttRuy u- Eiry- jenn e-lou C 9EOL y u- hr way -Beth C ?EL - rt ck - Russ BET i - MR way - EHEH eyruTHm -commie Bill - George tiRrvk -LORRREA NAME HOBBY Barbara Adams Sports and music John Aldrich Guns Celia Alexanian Stamps £ LA Ann Andersen Baking 71� J Dot Andersen Bowling K Cynthia Anderson Sewing Tom Anderson Insulting A. L. —. ex 'John Balletti Hunting JI M Judy Arnold Stamps TJ- Nancy Baranski Collecting records and Scribe- Shirley Beck Sewing Bob Boland Planes and skiing Ellen Brodersen Music AUyn Brown Girls (mufe Sandra Budden Art and draw ing Robert C. Carlson Cars Robert E. Carlson Thermodynamics; cars; sleeping Arvid Edman Horseback riding Richard Chamberlain Fishing and hunting Henry Chodkowski Golf Mary Coughlan Art Barbara Del Grosso Basketball LIKES Doris Day and cars °rs Sports Bowling; dancing PET PEEVE Conceited people Brown nosers Illegible handwriting Speed demons All sports Music Red Sox; argument; sports; and some girls: Western movies Payday Tall, blue eyed blondes The rhumba and dancing Sleeping Fried chicken Hot car Piano and sports Girls Money and cars Food Cars Chocolate cake Clothes; ice skating; sewing Dancing Gum chewcrs Unmatched colors People with swell heads Conceited people Illegible signatures People who are always chew'ing on things. Pink sweaters on boys Middy blouses Crowded buses Homework Sloppy socks Homework Lending money Knee socks and Bermuda shorts Try to change five with new ones Shovelers Snobs FAVORITE EXPRESSION Real wanchy! ‘ Such a business!” “You could have fooled me!” Heavens to Betsy!” Who me? I don't care; it's up to you!” ”Oh my achin' back!' Stick around; something new is going to be added! Who. me? You don't know, do you ? Good glory! Definitely! Nice try; if you do the best you can, you can't do better than that! H-E-Y! For Pete's sake! •Who.. . me? Oh shaving cream! You're kidding Man that's crazy! Man. that's crazy! NAME Harold Ducey A1 Discenza HOBBY Model airplanes Working with wood LIKES Dixieland Girls Marilyn Donahue Joan Easton Priscilla Fabyan Cynthia Fyler Robert Gai Tony Gallicthio Carolyn Gucrtin Norma Hall Robert Hallin Kenneth Hanson Warren Hathaway Nancy Hill Joan Hollings Becky Hubbard Chick Huckins Kenneth Husmer Anne Jameson Jaclyn Jensen Donald Jersey Robert Kasprow Eleanor Kulcsa Traveling Singing Art of all kinds Driving Golf; soccer Hot rods and customs Writing; sports Drawing; skating Fishing Bowling Swimming Cooking Drawing Traveling School Boat Racing Sports Sports Work Golf Skating Dancing; cheerleading; cooking; swimming That certain sailor Anything to do with art Nova Scotia Girls; cars; food; money Popular music; clothes Music Cars Girls Skating; cars; football Baseball; early American furniture Pizza; badminton Vermont; dancing Good music; girls Sundays Dane ing Pizza Cars Music; dancing Pizza PET PEEVE Lending money My vocal chords Rainy days People who arc always late Memorization Studies Flirts Stock exhaust systems Walpole; kids not meeting Scribe dead- line. Conceited people FAVORITE EXPRESSION Sho-nuff! I guess I faked you out!” Oh, my dear!” Nasty break! Hey, you know what! And it wasn't easy! That's bad! Yar-r! Cheerio! I don t believe it! What's the hold-up! Pedantry Conceited boys Roller skating No tools Pedantry Narrow-minded people Let’s went! Oh, beans! I don't get it! You're crazy! What say, Doll! Oh, gosh! Oh! Joy! Oh-Oh get out the car! Come on, you Guys! Alio, Babce! NAME Linda Kurcon Elaine Landry Rita Lillis Beverly Knaus C.arl Larson C arl Larvon HOBBY LIKES Collecting records Hotrods; Bill Haley and the C omets. Sewing Traveling Sewing Sleeping Model building Dancing; gum Dancing Dancing; a good time girls Navy and Scouting Buddy Legall Donald Libretta Russell Londin Judy Marshall Jacqueline Martin Ronald May Nancy McCarthy John Mahon Nicholas Nesci Gerrie Nugent Betty Nyborg Jennie Lou Olinstead Mtybelle Olsen Ken Par lee Loretta Paternostro Gary Plato Ralph Porter Richard Prescott John Quagliaroli Golf Boats; art Fishing; skating Records Skating Hunting; fishing Sleeping Hunting; fishing Model airplanes Dane ing Sewing Collecting pennants Music Drawing Talking Guitar Sleep Sports Driving Doris Day’s music The sea Cars; hunting Meatball grinders Movies; cooking Shotguns and payday Dancing; grinders Good music; guns Traveling and skiing Movies r Dancing Music; sorts Pizza; shorthand (.ars Football players Reading maps P. D. classes P D., pizzas Goodies (pizza) PET PEEVE Drivers who don't dim their lights at night. People who don't like gum. Conceited boys Unfriendly people Knee socks Cardboard scratchers Wedges Childishness Women drivers Noisy eaters Bossy people Working Friday nights Yankee fans First National Long reading assignments Girls who won't talk Waiting FAVORITE EXPRESSION ' Holy cow!' Holy cow!” Crying out loud! ”Oh! Oh!” How come?” Doesn't he look extinguished!” Well, I'll be dipped!” Jungle Bunnies!’ '1 won't tell ya!” Now what did I do?” S-S-s-s-sugar! Let’s go' Let's get hot on it! What a sport you are! If you want! Oh. gee! V I no do nothing!' Mamamia!” Let s not be bitter!” C'mon Baby!” NAME HOBBY LIKES John Reid Belh Rhodes Barbara Richter Barbara Rogorzcnski Judith Romans Ernest C Rondeau Margaret Roscen Betty Satin Nancy Schwager George Sell Barbara Smith William Smith Mic hael Staskus Martha Symolon Richard Tollczyk Matthew Taravclla Manuel Texeira Marilyn R Thayer Robert Tigno Robert Turner Justin Urban Ellen Waterman William Wegerbauer Paul Westermeyer Mary Whitman Pontiacs Sports Losing things Clothes Water skiing Dancing; animals Poodles; pizza; traveling Singing; winter; a good time Collecting pennants and banners. Sports Art; sports Dane mg Art, anything electrical Painting, skating; swimming Cars; hunting Taking it easy Writing Photography Study of vehicles and aircraft; working on machines Guitar; electronics Piano Finding things not to do Hunting; fishing; skiing Collecting popular records Skating; driving Drawing; sports Cars Piano; driving Working with machines; swimming; girls Everything Everybody Popular music Blue eyes; nice smiles Cool clothes; crazy colors Rhythm and Blues Dancing; music Flying; most sports Work and operating Hot Rods v Geometry Sports; pizza Food, money Pizza; sports, movies New Britain girls; football Pale-blue Packards Races; cars Ice skating; singing; reading. PI T PEEVE Gold pizza Arguments Insincere persons Messy hair; long assignments Two-faced people Stubborn girls People who act superior Reckless drivers Things that annoy me Having to get passes FAVORITE EXPRESSIONS What say. Mouldy?” •Til never tell! Oh, Sugar!” Oh, Beans!' “Why?” Thats for sure!” Oh, stop it! ” Oh. no!” You know it!” You're laughing at me!” Snobs Oh, Baloney!” Proud Chevy owners That's right!” Ya!” Girls that talk too much Dungarees Staying home No car You better believe it!' Never! That's the way it goes. People who know it all Girls; complete squares Temperamental people Know-it-alls Women drivers People who talk too much Getting up in the morning. Don't bother me, will ya? Nuts! Oh! Wait! I've got a question. Holy cow! That's crazy! For Heaven's sake! NAME Doris Ycskc Eileen Griffin Cynthia Galanos Chris Kieffcr HOBBY Collecting records Roller skating; pop- ular records. Tennis; ice skating; horseback riding; dancing. Swimming; skating LIKES Music Pizza; dancing Pizza Country and Western music. PFT PEEVE FAVORITE EXPRESSION Homework Conceited boys Oh. come on! Just for fun! Oh Godfrey! That's what she said!” Is 7v)e lS )ere 1. John Balletti 2. Ralph Porter 3. Beth Rhodes 4. Nancy Schwager 5. Shirley Beck 6. Robert Tigno 7. Kenneth Husmer 8. Ronald May 9. Rebecca Hubbard 10. Mary Whitman 11. Barbara Rogorzenski 12. Otti Mueller 13. Doris Yeski 14. Sandra Buden 13. Gary Plato 16. Jaclyn Jensen 17. Beverly Knaus 18. Barbara Smith 19. Harold Ducey 20. John Quagliaroli 21. Henry Chodkowski 22. Nancy McCarthy 23. Arvid Edman 24. Martha Symolon 23. Cynthia Fyler 26. Barbara Richter 27. Barbara DclGrosso 28. Michael Staskus 29. Charles Huckins 30. Ellen Brodcrsen 31. Loretta Paternostro 32. Betty Satin 33. Robert Turner 34. Joan Easton 33. Nancy Hill 36. Barbara Adams 37. Elaine Landry 38. Judy Romans 39. Donald Houldcroft 40. Ellen Waterman 41. Eileen Griffin 42. Celia Alexanian 4.3. Carolyn Guertin 44. Richard Chamberlain 43. Cynthia Galanos 46. Carl Larsson 47. Joan Hollings 48. Kenneth Parlee 49. John McMahon 30. Ann Jameson 31. Maybellc Olsen 32. Jacqueline Martin 53- Marilyn Thayer 54. George Sell 55. Eleanor Kulesa 56. Judy Arnold 57. Marilyn Donahue 58. Russell Londin 59. Donald Libretta 60. William Wegcrbauer 61. Carl Larson 62. Ann Anderson 63. Dorothy Anderson 64. Nicholas Nesci 65. Gerric Nugent 66. Arthur Legall 67. Robert Kasprow 68. Warren Hathaway 69. Robert Hallin 70. Thomas Anderson 71. John Reid 72. Norma Hall 73. Priscilla Fabyan 74. Robert Boland 75. Margaret Roseen 76. Robert Gai 77. Betty Nyborg 78. Jennie Lou Olmstead 79. Cynthia Anderson 80. Richard Prescott 81. Mary Coughlan 82. David Dyer 83. Elaine Yungk POUG-- QMRIS- DiCK BOB ELLt fU JW n� edie 'JofiM PfiiSdtLL i JfAJ uje-LoU eiLGfUCf? HQ V CHklS fiEL x ElEfWoe-JoHft Berry- roaeiLY u (JRRREN Cowic bf) vcY- CHurm eh en- jc dy 'Pn.isc.UArt Conku;-Cyntm 7 eacf ne Hunters Newington High Honor Society Holds Meeting By BEVERLY KNAUS The Honor Society of Newing- ton High School recently held its first meeting under the direction of Miss E. Joyce Jamer. The main function of the soc- iety is to compile the Honor Roll at the end of each marking pe- riod Also, as their first project the members w ill selk pencils to the students. With the profits an award will be given to the out- standing second year Latin stu- dent. The 17 members selected last spring on the basis of character, scholarship, leadership, and serv- ice are as follows: Thomas An- derson. Judith Arnold, Shirley Bock, Marilyn Donahue. Joan Easton, Priscilla Fabyan. Caro- lyn Guertin. Nancy Hill. Joan Hollings, Beverly Knaus. Arthur Legal], Jennie Lou Olmstead, Ralph Porter, John Quagliaroli, Barbara Richter. Mary Whitman, and Ellen Waterman. The following officers were elected by the members: presi- dent, Judith Arnold: vice presi- dent, Carolyn Guertin; secretary. Nancy Hill; treasurer. Ralph Porter. The preliminary screening test for the National Merit Scholar- ships were taken by six Newing- ton High seniors Wednesday. Oc- tober 26. Thomas Anderson. Judith Ar- nold, Priscilla Fabyan, Carolyn Guertin, Arthur Legall. and Ralph Porter were selected to participate. These seniors will be . competing for approximately 350 four-year scholarships that can be used in any accredited college or university in the United States. Eight hundred runners-up will receive certificates of merit. These high ranking students' names will be announced to col- leges and scholarship agencies so that they may be offered other scholarships. As a second screening the sti - dents in each state attaining the highest scores on this first test will take the Scholastic Aptitude Tc t of the College Entrance Ex- amination Board. A committee will then select the final winners on the basis of superior ability ' and the capacity to benefit from a college education. The Newington Youth legion sponsored a Halloween Dance . Monday, October 31, in the high school gymnasium. The committee heads appointed to arrange the various details of i ri ar mt Newington High -� k magazine 5, by cotv of top- total. 1,148 as fol- lows: Jennie Lou Olmstead, $481.57; John Quagliaroli, 465.62; Nicholas Nesci. 320.32; Donald Libretta. 319.58; Beverly Knaus, 216.09; Henry Chodkowski, 196.06; Thomas Anderson, 191.53; Judith Romans, 190.59; Robert Boland. 173.09; and Jao- queline Jensen. 166 18. Rooms 201 and 102. the winning and runner-up in the contest, will be given a party. Monday, Oct. 26, by the 3rd and 4th place win- ners, Rooms 108 and 200. The four top salesmen in the winning homeroom will receive prizes. Newington High Students Given Development Tests By BEVERLY KNAUS Newington High School sopho- mores and seniors recently were given Iowa Tests of Educational Development. For the seniors, this is their second experience with the test- ing. In their sophomore year a similar test was taken. These two scores will be compared to check for their educational growth and development. By using this in- their educational plans for the fu- ture intelligently. Under the leadership of the ed- itor-in-chief, Carolyn Guertin, the staff dT Scribe,” the school newspaper, is preparing its first edition. The various department heads arc as follows: art editors, Laila Kallranto, Joan Hollings, and Nancy McCarthy; exchange ed- itor, Betty Satin: sports editor, Robert Turner; publicity, Marilyn Donahue and Beverly Knaus; business manager, Celia Alexan- ian; and photographers, Richard Tollczyk and Joseph Proach. The juniors and seniors doing the reporting are as follows: Beth Rhodes. Nancy Hill. Priscilla Fa- byan. Marilyn Thayer, Barbara Richter. Judith Arnold. Noreen Bomba. Sally Brown, Carolyn Davis, Barbara White, Monica Wassil, Carol Nicholson. Nancy Larson, Sylvia Kent, Eleanor Peterson. Joan Silva, and Elaine Benjamin. The Girls’ Athletic Association officers elected by the girls’ gym classes for the year 1955-56 are as follows: president, Barbara Adams; vice president, Jennie Lou Olmstead; secretary Bar- bara Richter; treasurer, Susan Eliot. Newington High i Students Select Drama Club Elections Held At Newington High Yearbook Staff By BEVERLY KNAUS The 1956 staff of Newington High. School's yearbook, ’•Sequin'', was elected recently. Thomas Anderson is editor with Nancy Hill and Judith Ar- nold as assistant editors. Busi- ness manager is Ralph Porter and Marilyn Donahue is assistant business manager. . Editors of the following depart- 1 ments arc: art. George Sell and i Jaclyn Jensen; typing. Ellen Bro- dersen; photography. Russell . Londin; sports. John Quagliaroli and Barbara Richter. The Future Homemakers of America recently held their first meeting. The following officers were elected: president. Janet Chmielorz; vice president. Nancy Hill: secretary. Joan Easton; treasurer. Barbara Kopczewski; recorder. Ellen Waterman; and social chairman, Ruth Gocht. Miss Elizabeth S. Holleran, English and Latin teacher at Newington High for twenty-five years, has resigned her position here to teach Latin at Milford High. Last spring for her service to the school and students Miss Holleran. along with Miss Eileen C. Kelly. English teacher, and Miss E. Joyce Jamer. guidance director, was honored at a test- imonial. Mrs. Margurite McKemmie has been named to replace Miss Hol- leran. the affair included Robert Kas- prow, decorations. Robert Gai, tickets, Arthur Legall, refresh- ments. and Richard Prescott, clean-up. The Lions Club of New- ington chaperoned the dance! The Athletic Council, under the direction of Donald E. Roberts, has announced this year’s mem- bership. Lpst year’s members are as By BEVERLY KNAUS The Dramatic Qub at Newing- ton High School, which is under toe direction of Mrs. Marion L. O'Donald, has announced its new president and members. They are president, Robert Turner; new members, William Sullivan, Frances Galagan. Carl Brinck, Patricia Green, Edward Curtis, John Doyle, Paul Hedwall, Pa- tricia D’Angona, and Brenda Starbuck. Also, 6ylvla Kent. John Quagli- arli, Arthur Legall, Ralph Porter, George Sell, Richard Prescott, Thomas Anderson, Nancy McCar- thy, John Reed, and Joseph Lach. Also, Patricia Purtell, Ann Windl, Joyce Heckman, Barbara Johnson, Caroline Mahaney. Nat- alie Burdon, Dorothy Kasprow, Jo Ann Matarese. Linda Nichol- son. and Marion Dyer. Also. Carolyn Davis, Elaine Frenkel, Barbara Smith. Fred Kufner. Andrew MandelJ, Pa- tricia Jones, and Charles Huck- hs. The Cheerleaders recently sponsored the first dance of the season In the gymnasium. Cheers were demonstrated by this year’s squad, Coarl Nicholson, Captain; Noreen Anderson, Co-Captain; Marilyn Donahue, Nancy McCar- thyv Judith Neuman, Florence Hanislan T Frankel, Susan O' ' ' - da Nicholson. dance and a he Nfcwing- x? used for. toniob arret I a rescot t, Htrshall Honor Roll Charles A. Bowes, principal oi the Newington High School has announced the' following honor roll for the second term: Seniors, high honors, Lucy Banulski. Pa- tricia Baptist. John Goodrich. Helen Griffin, Helene Hall, Carol Johnson, Judy Johnson, Ellen Lewis, Alice McCaw. Carol Marsh, Sheila Neumann. Lor- raine Pisk, Diane Raffo, Juanita Stellmacher. Honors, George Anderson, Richard Arel, Nancy Anderson, Jeanne Carlberg, Charles Davis. Henry Gai. Nancy Hallberg, Ann Geer. Janice Hunter. Richard Madden. Margaret Hopper. Roy Jacobson, David Jones. Richard Kischell, Ann Lincoln, Carol Mc- Grath. Sandra Nesta, Anne O'Connor, David Patterson, Rich- ard Prentice, Fred Schwager, Sylvia Soehle, Carolyn Stack, William Sweeney. Carol Tracy, Phyllis Vassalo, Maureen Wes- ner, Joseph Zimonis. Juniors, high honors, Thomas Anderson. Judy Arnold. Shirley Betfk, Joan Easton. Priscilla Fabyan, Carolyn Guertin. Arthur Legajl, Nancy McCarthy Betty Nyborg, John Quagliaroli. Ellen Waterman. Mary Whitman hon- ors. Cynthia Anderson, Ellen Broderson. Robert Gai. Nancy Hill, Beverly Knaus. Linda Kur- con, Donald Libretta, Jennie Lou Olmstead. Maybelle Olson. Bar- bara Richter. Ralph Porter, Bar- bara Rogorzenski. Student Council Induction Held At Newington High By BEVERLY KNAUS The 1955-56 Student Council members of Newington High School were inducted recently in the gymnasium. Through the council belter relations between the student body and teachers are promoted and the school is improved in general. The program was opened by Carl I arson, president of the Senior Class, who introduced Charles A. Bowes, principal. After outlining the duties of the president. Mr. Bowes gave Arthur Legall his pledges for the office. In turn Arthur I egall gave Florence Hanisian, vice president. Donna Ayers, secretary, and Thomas Anderson, treasurer, their pledges. The following representatives were then inducted by their new president: Seniors: Marilyn Donahue. Warren Hathaway, Nancy Hill. Ronald May. Nancy McCarthy, Betty Satin, and Robert Turner. Juniors: Sally Brown. Allan Gudrian. Louise Johnson. Samuel Marshall. Jackie Montie, Fred Schmidt, and Donald Roberts. Sophomores: John Borow ski Susan Comstock. Elaine Frankel. Roland Johnson. Linda Nicholson. Robert Patz. Patricia Purtell. and Thomas Schwager. Rabbi I eonard Heilman was the speaker for the induction. The Senior Class held their an- nual magazine party Wednesday. October 26, in the school library after topping last year's total by selling $8.700 in subscriptions. Room 200. the losing home- room. entertained the group by putting on a hillbilly skit, while the second and third place win- ners. Rooms 102 and 108. pro- vided the refreshments of cider and doughnuts. The four top salesmen selected their prizes as follows: Jennie Lou Olmstead. transitor radio: John Qungliaroli. portable record player; Nicholas Nesci, portable radio; and Donald Libretta. camera and flash. From fhe winning homeroom the following will be taken to New York Saturday. December 3. to see the Christmas Pageant: Nancy McCarthy and Ralph Porter, room leaders; Betty Ny- borg and Carl Larson, business managers; Jacqueline Martin. Ronald May. Beverly Knaus, and Nicholas Ne ci, students chosen by lot from the fifty dollars salesn — ‘ ’oward W. Ide. amatic Club -ond elec- ults are ewitt. secretary Marilyn Donahue, and treasurer, George Sell. The members of the club plan to put on various programs throughout the year. At Christ- mas the Choir and Dramatic Club will have a combined show. This coming spring the club will produce its annual playf The Christmas on the Green Committee has announced its plans to erect a religious scene on the Green and to have a community Carol Sing during the Christmas season. George Sell's scale model has been selected from a group of art class entries to be made into this 12 by 8 feet plywood scene. Each year a piece will be added to the scene. All the entries will be on display In Newington Cen- ter. Awards Presented At Junior High Newing Ninth grade promotion ercises for 101 students held Tuesday afternoon at Junior High auditorium. American Legion Good Citi- zenship Awards were presented to Shirley Beck and Arthur Legall as the two highest rank- ing students in citizenship field. Awards were presented by Mrs. Wlnthrop Guptill. president of the AL Auxiliary and Albert Brule AL commander. George . Wilber, Junior High principal, gave the names of the following 10 students as having attained the highest scholastic record in all subjects for the three years of Junior High: Shirley Beck. Priscilla Fabyan. Betty Nyborg, Thomas Ander- son. Arthur Legall. Jennie-Lou Olmste? -----— '-Her. Mary Whitm 'id and Shirle Th .A „ lairt- tair spr r M F Newington Mixed Choir Holds Concert Program Newington—Newington High's basketball team won its second successive game yesterday as it eoored an easy 50-33 victory over Goodwin Tech of New Britain. Johnny Quag sparked the In- dians to their sixth triumph in 10 games and fifth In six starts on their own court. Quag tossed 17 points, one more than was scored by Tech’s Ralph Dorbuck. 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Jenny Ixxi Olmstead, Paul Hedwall and Sinclair Mar- tel the same group presented a Madrigal. “Since Beauty That Is Boundless. after Arnold Han- son's presentation of Summer � K«rg and I'll “•«3 Choir he Jun ju High .ianson ner a s crowned by f Schools John .itended by Marilyn .iiirley Beck. Priscilla Betty Nyborg, Carolyn . i, and Barbara Adams. nie queen sat on a throne sur- rounded back by Fujiyama Moun- tain and was presented with a bouquet of roses. The oriental theme was carried out by lan- terns with colored lights, a rose trellis with many flowers and pagodas. A basket with a ming tree inside of it was placed at each table. With Shirley Beck as social chairman. George Sell. Carolyn Gucrtin, Bud Legall. Maxine Ron- dero, Priscilla Fabyan. Nancy Hill. Carl Larson. Allen Discenza, Richard Prescott. Robert Boland, worked on decorations. Carl Lar- son headed ticket committee, Barbara Adams, refreshments; Beverly Knaus. programs; Tom Anderson, publicity. Other com- mittee workers were: Chris Kief- fer, William Johnson. Henry Chad- kowski. Judy Romans. John Quagliaroli, Tony Gallicchio. Al- lyn Brown. Celia Alcxanian. and Barbara Smith. Serving as Patrons and Pa- tronesses were: Mr. and Mrs. Rob- ert Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Guertin. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Legall. Faculty advisers were: Robert Barney. Mrs. Jane Mc- Gloin. Miss Eileen Kelly. Howard Ide. Miss Joyce Jamer. Mr and Mi's. John Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Commeau and Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Thayer. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowes. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mastronartje. Team Farmington Rockville Wethersfield Newington Southington Plair.vllle Windsor Wilson Glastonbury Middletown w 3 4 L 1 3 GBL T Oamei 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 A i i i 1% 3 5-3 3 1 0 S 5 4 4'� 1-5 NEWINGTON YOUTH PR Ninth-grade students at Newington bchool were praised highly last week b spent about 12 hours with them at Riven cently. William H. Jameson, secretary of « Little League, was chaperone for the group teen- agers who attended the Junior High’s annual outing. He has addressed the following to the parents and teachers of these boys and girls. t£s cu.sJ° an your children at the annual outing at Riverside Park on June 21, you should be very hap- py and honored to know that they are, without a doubt, all ladies and gentlemen. I had the privilege of being with them for approximately 12 hours and, there was no time that they did not act in the best behaved manner. “Again I say to the parents, teachers and towns- people of Newimrton — vou should feel verv nrou and honored to W little ladies and g 7acu {y MR GUIDO J MARINO Industrial Arts MRS. MURIEL W. SCOLER American History World History Problems of Democracy MRS. BEATRICE M. THAYER Secretary MRS HARRIET E. RICHTER Nurse MRS. DOROTHY S. KELEHER Office Practice Stenography Typing MR. JOHN PASKAVITCH Industrial Arts Machine Shop MR. WILLIAM R. JACKSON Chemistry Physics Senior Science MRS. KATHERINE B. PHILLIPS MR. WALDEMAR L. BLOCK Biology Science MISS ELLA RICE Algebra Plane Geometry T rigonometry MRS. MARION L. O'DONNELL French Library MRS. BARBARA F. WILLIAMS Music MISS DOROTHY G. SAEGER Commercial English Bookkeeping Economic Geography MRS. MARGUERITE S. MACKIMMIE English Latin Diac-joHN-CHRlS- cafL-sob - bob JEN NIE Loo -John 'Oon bud-John- CRPL -H ckr PRUL rnpRiL yn BETH - EM 7fie S ar Jater fees . . . Loretta Paternostro going through life without a care in the world. Eleanor Kulesa, famous New York socialite, becoming the leader of International Society. John Balletti being able to wiggle his eyebrows when he is eighty. Allyn Brown being real hot stuff on a kiln with his sensational modern jewelry. Joan Easton as Secretary of the Navy. The U.S.S. Confusion sinking in the Mediterranean. Investigation reveals the disaster was a result of Seaman Michael Staskus trying to take the Rock of Gibraltcr home as a souvenir. Barbara Smith, Ann Anderson, and Norma Hall raking in the money for a bank in Hart- ford. Navy photographer Russell Londin taking pictures of Navy cook Carl Larsson's prize- winning ten-layer cake. The U.S.S. Reluctant ramming Staten Island. The helmsman, Ernest Rondeau, says he never saw the thing. Jet Ace Nicholas Nesci coming to Newington High to give recruiting talks to local teen- agers. . . % + A movie company in Hollywood in which Gary Plato is Executive Director, Richard Pres- cott is Public Relations Manager (specializing in publicity for starlets), and Kenneth Husmer is business administrator. Rebecca Hubbard and Rita Lillis becoming secretaries to a great movie magnate when they get to California. Beth Rhodes chosen Teacher of the Year.” Carolyn Guertin as Secretary of State. Cynthia Fyler as Secretary of Agriculture. Nancy Hill doing an afternoon home-making show on T.V. Air Forcemen Richard Tollczyk and Anthony Gallichio, and Navy men William Johnson, Allen Discenza, and Donald Jersey getting acquainted with the natives in Hawaii while stationed there. Ellen Waterman as the Executive Secretary for the Atomic Energy Commission. Business Administrator Beverly Knaus running a fashionable and very exclusive dress- designing establishment. Mary Whitman as Secretary of the Committee to Cut Red Tape, Washington, D. C. - Mary Coughlan receiving a medal for competence at Connecticut General. Marilyn Donahue as airline stewardess on one of the most popular flights in the country Arthur Lcgall and Thomas Anderson, world famous engineers, collaborating to build a suspension bridge across Piper Brook. Plans indicate it will be bigger and better than either the George Washington or Golden Gate bridges. C- Professor Donald Houldcroft announcing his long-awaited cure for fleas on both dogs and cats. Protect your pet! cries Professor Houldcroft. Nurses Anne Jameson, Marilyn Thayer, Barbara Adams, and Jennie Lou Olmstead assist- ing during an operation, and Nurse Joan Hollings doing drawings of the operation so that it may go down in history complete to the last detail. The incorrigible actress Margaret Roseen, star of stage, screen, and soap opera. The internationally famous chef, Kenneth Hanson, selling his coveted recipe for Swedish meat balls to Life magazine for $64,000. Ralph Porter teaching French to the Parisians. George Sell being the orginiator of a comic strip called Power's Models.” Linda Kurcon being chosen Hostess of the Year. Robert E. Carlson as a billionaire railroad magnate. The publication of the historic biography, The Life and Loves of Robert Boland. State Policeman Chick” Huckins coming to Newington High to give the teenagers a Big game hunter, Robert Bring-'Em-Back-Dead Turner, and his famous guide, John Track-'Em-Down McMahon, going on an expedition into the wilds of Maine for the National Geographic Society. Cynthia Galanos winning the Housewife of the Year award. Robert Tigno, just like OF Man River, rolling along forever. William Wegerbauer and William Smith competing on the Indianapolis Speedway. Gerrie Nugent being secretary to a millionaire cattle king who owns half of Texas. 7fie cS ar cJa .er cSees . . . Ellen Brodersen working as a secretary to a famous songwriter on Tin Pan Alley. Chemist Judy Arnold making the biggest explosion yet in her chosen profession, chemistry. Madame Del Grosso rivaling Paris with her beautiful new dress designs. Nancy Baranski and Nancy Schwager originating a diagonal filing system which is a vast improvement over the old horizontal and vertical types. Betty Satin known as the dean of Country Club Social Workers. Fred Astaire taking steps to get Nancy McCarthy to be his partner in the dancing-lesson business. Doris Yeske and Elaine Landry coming to Newington High School during Career Week to give talks on the secrets of secretarial work. Manuel Tcxeira becoming a famous singer of folk songs. Grandpa Libretta becoming twice as famous as Grandma Moses because of his sensational ship paintings. . Shirley Beck, a physiotherapist, experimenting with non-directive psychotherapy in the treatment of psychosomatic puritis. Robert Gai making a cool million from the sale of patent rights to a magnetic golf club— You just swing it, guaranteed to ping it! Kenneth Parlee, up-and-coming young architect, designing a glass bubble house and build- ing it here in Newington. Jaclyn Jensen becoming director of a popular girls' camp. Barbara Rogorzenski as medical secretary to a famous heart surgeon. Maybcllc Olsen as the country's leading woman doctor specializing in heart ailments. jk C Cynthia Anderson becoming an ardent member of the Homemakers Association of America. Judy Marshall singing her way to a fortune. Betty Nyborg being an efficiency expert for the Federal Government. Chris Kieffer writing stories for TV. Barbara Richter coming back to Newington High School during Career Week to give a talk on occupational therapy. Jacqueline Martin, Warren Hathaway, Robert Hallin, and John Reid, as manager, assist- ant manager, assistant to the assistant manager, and assistant to the assistant to the assist- ant manager for the Super, Super, Super Market. Martha Symolon as recording secretary for the Supreme Court. Sandra Buden being switchboard operator for a Hollywood movie firm. _ Celia Alexanian as secretary for the Connecticut Athletic Association. Robert C. Carlson being chosen TV Repairman of the Year for the Greater Hartford Area. The General Motors Corporation making Richard Chamberlain, head mechanic; Ronald May, chief of mechanical engineering; and John Quagliaroli, head of the chemical en- gineering department. je Star (Jazer Sees . . . Henry Chodkowski becoming one of the most famous advertising artists of all time be- cause of his Dorothy Dishmop” ads. John Aldrich owning a dungaree factory. Paul Westermeyer becoming romantic movie idol. Carl Larson becoming a full professor in the Arthur Murray School of Dance, Rhumba Division. Judy Romans being chosen one of the Ten Best-Dressed Women of 1976. Harold Ducey becoming the star of a very romantic and mysterious show series on TV. Bob Kasprow giving the Star Gazer trouble for years to come about that Handy Dandy prediction. Arvid Edman riding off into the sunset on his famous horse Dolly. Herself being tracked down for years to come by those who don't like their predictions. 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RALPH PORTER MARILYN DONAHUE rfutoyreifcbi r I.II tMTtMti V TAVlOt MAW TAHOt FUtl'fHIHC COM A D All At THAI mite sss