Plainville High School - Beacon Yearbook (Plainville, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1944 volume:

R EX HH' EIJBRISE JO ANN PHELPS THE BEACGN Plainville High School Plainville, Conn. EDITORS Philip Loomis Walter Majsak BUSINESS MANAGERS Eleanor Goodwin Frank Brooks Dedjoa Hon For his sincere interest in us ahd all our school activities, for his friendship and guidance, we the class of forty-four take great pleasure in dedicating The Beacon to MR. JAMES V. BERNARDO 2 Appreciation During our years at Plainville High School we have been aided and guided by many teachers and friends to whom, we, as a class, are especially indebted. We express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the following: Mr. Ervin Trask, our superintendent, for his friendly interest in us. Mr. Lehman Hoefler, our principal, for his kindness during our four years at P. H. S. y Miss Margaret McGrail for her help and guidance in our Freshman year. Mrs. Mary Smith for her consideration for us during our Sophomore year. Miss Zelda Lurie for her efforts in our behalf during our junior year and for making our Prom a success. Miss Carline Sparhawk for her contributions to an immensely success- ful Senior year. Her constant efforts have resulted in a very pleasant year. Miss Grace jersey for her pictures for The Beacon and her painstaking efforts to make our graduation program go smoothly. Mr. Sweeney for his time and labor spent on the Senior Ball. Faculty Left to right: first rowg Mrs. Collins, Sewingg Miss Hart, Coolcingg Miss Calmbach, Englishg Miss Klesch, Commercialg Miss McGrail, Englishg Mrs, Newell, Mathematics and Englishg Miss Hannan, Commercial-g Miss Lurie, Sciences. bf? ., 2 ' H r. 'K ' i , ,' ,, . LJ Second row: Miss Grant, Social Studiesg Mrs Thompson, Physical Educationg Mr. Hoefler, Prin cipalg Mr. Piurek, Physical Educationg Mr. Snied man, Mathematicsg Mr. Sweeney, Artg Mr. Bef nardo, Mathematicsg Miss Sparhawk, Languages Mrs. Moroney, English. 3 4 -g-1......Ag-,,41,-I .695 Class Leaders Class A ass Ogkx thlefes --0 H., .. Class Pessimistsn C13 e55 SS C U Best D1 omedmns Dj ww '90 X506 l d A4-ost F O we 'H Most Lxkely to Succeed Class Nxght Hawks Cutest Philip C. Loomis Phil His word is or good dr lair bond. Phil is a very versatile person who has participated in many and diverse activities during his years at P. H. S. Also to his credit, Phil is a very talented pianist. After Uncle Sam is through with him, Phil plans to go into medicine and become a pediatrician. Class Treas. 15 Latin 1, 25 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 35 A Capella 1, 25 Debating 1, Vice-Pres. 1, 25 Class Vice-Pres. 25 Masque 8: Gown 25 Orchestra 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 2, 3, Pres. 45 Council Pres. 45 Swing Band 35 French 2, 35 Student Council 3, Treas. 41 Boys Chorus 45 Class Pres. 45 Hostel Club 4. George Low George 1'll Jil llaif one our. George is an easy going person, handsome and athletically in- clined. He has made his mark on the football team. On july lst, he will enter the Navy Air Corps. Hi-Y 3, Sec'ty. 45 Aeronautics 4. Irene Ritchie Renie Wbo could be better qualifed for 4 .fecretary. Irene as our class Secretary has been one of its best leaders. Fur- thermore, her constant smile and cheery attitude have been a ioy to those who have worked with her. Outside of getting married to a certain soldier she hopes to become a private secretary and we know she'll be very successful. N. B. H. Glee Club 15 Girls League, Vice-Pres., 3, Pres., 45 Bowling 35 Dancing 35 Class Sec'ty. 45 Glee Club 3, 4. Elizabeth Dulac Betty In order to have 4 friend you must be one. Betty has a very sweet manner and is very attractive. She has great skill as a tap dancer. As class Treasurer she has hoarded our funds. Betty hopes to become a teacher in the years to follow. Archery 25 Masque 8: Gown 3, Vice-Pres., 45 Photography 35 Class Treas. 4. 6 Lorraine Frances Abel Shorty Big oak: from little acornr grow. Lorraine is a petite, intelligent young girl who is a very ardent commercial student. She wants to be a teacher, and she is bound to succeed. Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 4, Girls Athletics 3, 4, Commercial Club 3, Bowling 4. Marshall Maitland Abell Marsh The thing became a trumpet, whence he hlew. Marshall is reliable and popular. He is interested in Chemistry, aviation, and music for his life's work and hobbies. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4, Masque 8: Gown 2, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, 9 , Swing Band 3, 4, Debating 3, Boy's Chorus 4. z . i X ,gg X jean Allan Jeannie She har ro free, Jo kind, Jo apt, Jo hlerred a disposition. can is a ha o ular and determined member of our class l PPY, P P n , A and also one of its members, most interested in school affairs. She hopes to go to Middlebury College and be a foreign language teacher. Archery, Sec'ty., 1, 2, Pilot 1, 2, 3, Ass't. Editor, 4, Latin 1, Sec'ty., 2, Masque 8: Gown 2, Glee Club 3, 4, Tri-Y 3, Vice-Pres., 4, Photography, Treas., 3, Sec'ty-Treas., 4, Student Council 4, Girls League 3, 4. Henry Bannell Hank The rea! The rea! The open rea! The hlue,' the frefh, the ever free. ' Henry is outspoken, witty, and holds the distinguished position of being our own Henry Aldrich. Henry hopes to be either a dairy- man or an aviator in the future. Boys Athletics, Pres., 3, 4, Commando Training 3, Dancing 4. ' Nora Barboza Name Energy and determination have done wonder: many a time. Nora is a good sport, witty and is a zealous jitterbug. She hopes to be a future Harry james singer. Knowing she's got the solid beat well in hand, we wish her the best of luck. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pilot 2, 3, 4, Girls League 3, 4, Pen Pal 4, W Bowling 4. Barbara Louise Benson Barb Though gentle, yet not dull. Although Barbara is quiet, she certainly can't be overlooked as one of our best. Her poised manner and large blue eyes give her personality plus! Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4, Dancing 3, 4, Masque 8: Gown 3, 4. 7 ff Doris Victoria Benson Bunny Slae'.r a mort exquifite lady. A member of our class we hear very little from is Doris, but when she speaks we all listen attentively. All that has to be done is mention that some class matter is pending and she's ready and waiting. Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Dancing 3, 45 Bowling 35 Girls League 3, 45 Pilot 45 Arts 8: Crafts 4. Carolyn Blauvelt. Peace at any price. Unassuming meek and very quiet, Carolyn is one of our pleasant and responsible Seniors. Her hopes for a future are really excellently- placed for she hopes to become a missionary. Archery 1, 2, 35-.Girl Scouts 1, 2, 35 Pilot 35 Typing 35 Knitting 45 Pen Pal 4. Thelma Anita Bloom Teddy All the worldlr a stage, and all the men and women merely playerrf' Tense but friendly, Thelma is an excellent actress and has proven her skill in this Held many times at P. H. S. She is also very adept at writing and has shown this during her years with the Pilot. T D YPilot 3, Editor-in-chief, 45 Masque 8: Gown 3, 45 Dancing 3, 45 ri- . Ernestine Mary Bozak Bozie CbeerfulneJ.r and content are great beautijierr, and famour preferverr ' of youthful lookin Ernesrine is an enthusiastic, tine .leader in all Helds of sports Her many quips are a delight to rrany of us and will be missed long after we have depactel from P. H. ' 5 Varsity 15 Latin 15 Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 25 Pilot 35 Girls Athletics 3, 45 Photography 3, 45 Bowling 4. jack Bronkie Bronk A fellow of plain, uneoined constancy. Jack is another of our class pride and joysg this year he has made history on the basketball team. We hear also that he shines in a bowl- ing alley. jack is undecided as to what his future work will be but it looks like Uncle Sam will plan his life for him so he has no worries. Photography, Vice-Pres., 35 Boys Athletics, Vice-Pres., 3, 45 Mat Club Pres., 35 Bowling 3, Pres. 4. Frank Arthur Brooks jr. Brooksie Everything pafrer away except what ir well done. This gentleman is Full of virtue, worth, and all good qualities. He came to P. H. S. in his Senior year and has astonished many of us by his intelligence. But outside of academic ideas he is witty and enjoys dancing immensely. He plans to become a corporation lawyer. Manchester, N. H., H. S.5 Student Council 2, 35 Assembly Com- mittee 25 School Spirit Committee 35 Discussion Club, Vice-Pres., 25 Quiz Kid Assembly 35 Projects Committee 35 Hi-Y, Treas., 45 De- bating, Vice-Pres., 45 Dancing 45 Typing 4. 8 Virginia Butler Ginny She read: much, Jhe ir a great ohrerverg and the loohr quite through the deed! of men. Good-natured Ginny is a pleasing person at all times. She reads a great deal and is very versatile and unprejudiced. She plans to be a public health nurse and help in rehabilitation work after the war. Girl Scouts 1, Sec'ty., 35 Masque 8: Gown 2, Vice-Pres., 3 g Treas., 45 Pen Pal 4, Typing 3, 4. Mary Caiaze Marty Happy are the Good. Mary is ambitious and anxious to make a success of the tasks given to her. She plans to enter the business held and become a private sec- retary. She also wants to see this great country of ours and then settle down. Masque 8: Gown 35 Commercial 3, Dancing 4g Arts and Crafts 4, Pen Pal, Vice-Pres., 4. ht Doris Cain Mac Speech if Jilver .filenre if olden , g . Doris enjoys the field of sports. Her ambition is to be a successful worker at Trumbull's and then a housewife and to live in a blue and white cottage. Varsity 1g Archery 1, 25 Masque Bt Gown 2, 3, 4g Girls Athletics 3, 4: Photography 33 Commercial Club 3. Angelina Camerota Angie Speak when Jpohen to. , Angie is very quiet, and cooperative, and is always taking a part ttr to learn how to fly an airplane. Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 4g Pilot 4. in class activities. She has been working at M. R. C. but would like it X . Doris Carroll DOI H Ambition plur happinerr ir iz great uuetf' W , Doris came to P. H. S. in her Sophomore year. Since then she has earnestly worked for the betterment of the school. Through her , is sincere in accepting responsibilities. - efforts our Student Council is takin an active art in school life. Dor . . . 3 P it Wi 4 Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls Federation lg Student Council 2, Vice-Pres., 3, Pres., 4, Class Treas. 3g Debating 3, Pres., 4g Dancing, Pres., 3, 4, Girls League 3, 4. Freeman Colella Free Silence if deep or Eternity, rpeech ir rhallow of Time. Freeman is quiet, never wanting to interfere and a conscientious student. When school is over Freeman plans to enter the Navy Air Photography 3, Mat Club 35 Boys Athletics 33 Radio 45 Boys Cooking 4. Corps with many of our boys who are speeding the day of peace. 9 Beverly Coons Shorty A happy dirpofiiion if a gift of nature. Beverly is carefree but at the same time when it is business she gets right down to it with no hesitation. She plans to be a private sec- retary or housewife or both if circumstances permit. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas., 3, Girls Athletics 3, 4, Bowling 3, Sec'ty., 4. Jean Cotton 'F-Ieannie Skill to do comer of doing. jean is quiet around school but is very willing to cooperate. She enjoys the glory which others get. jean hopes to become a history teacher. Latin 1, 2, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Photography 3, Bowling 4. I Y' James Leo Cunningham Leo . School is jmt another rhore. , Leo is an amiable fellow. He is an immaculate dresser, and has ', 3. a very lackadaisacal manner. He wants to be a salesman in a haberdash- 'F , 1+ ery after the Navy has no further use for him. Basketball 1, Dancing 1, 2, 3, 4, Bowling 3, 4. , 7 1 ' iii fluff yy U ' JB. Geor e William Dee an Q Bill 8 8 I love my wife, hut oh you hid. When Bill is present- you needn't worry about not having fun. Happy-go-lucky and high spirited, he has his eyes out for a blond deb. Bill will most likely enter the Army Air Corps upon graduation. Track 1, Dancing 1, 4, Student Council 2, 4, Cooking 3, 4, Pilot 4, Bowling 3, 4. Donald Demarest Don A very cute lad, know you'll agree, hir inlerefts reach to the Jhy, af you ree. A grin so heart-breakingly alluring for the girls and friendly for the boys is Don's predominating characteristic. His chief interests lie in aviation and athletics, but he might go into farming after the war is won. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, Treas., 4, Dancing 4, Bowling 3, 4, Track 2, 4, Boys Athletics 4. Bernice Dorazio J Bernie Never give way to melanrholyf' Bernie is a gay, exotic little girl whose dynamic energy' and vitality is astounding. Always a ready smile is Bernie's motto. Her chief aim is to be a secretary and we're sure she'l1 make a good one. Note: a very nice dancer. Photography 3, Girls League 3, 4, Commercial Club, Pres., 35 Girls Athletics 3, Dancing 4, Pilot 4, Bowling, Sec'ty., 4, Home Ec. 4. 10 Roberta jeanette Fabrizio Bert Dorz't worry about it. Bert came to us in her Sophomore year, and with her cheerful ' smile has made many friends. Among her many accomplishments, she has proved herself an excellent roller skater. Robert Allan Gallagher Bob Humor is a great utility. Bob in his years at P. H. S. has been of great assistance to various athletic teams. His bright manner has always been a comfort and help when we were blue and it seems that he never has a melancholy mo- ment. Track lg Cross Country 1, Football 2, Bowling 3, 4, Boys Ath- letics 4, Football Manager 3, 4. Lois P. Hemingway Lois Quietly Jlae rome! and goerf' J ' Quiet and indifferent, Lois has spent her four years at P. H. S. to marked advantage. Shy and unassuming, she has plans to become a - dressmaker in the future. We wish her luck. N' Girls Athletics 1, 23 Sewing Club 4, Drawing Club 4. K Y Annelies Heyne Alice Q p Thou Jmilert and art still. I Annelies has been.working at the bakery and draws many a cus- ' tomer. She's been a friend to all of us. Who wouldn't like to have ' her for a secretary? Masque 8: Gown 3, 4, Bowling 3, 4, Girls League 3, 45 Lasana Club 4, Girls Athletics 4. Frederick Hull Fred A willing worker, alwayr fun, striving laara' to get thing: done. Fred is cheerful, vigorous, and the girls have a queer charm over him. Little but powerful on the football squad. In baseball he is the Star Relief Pitcher. Football 3, 4, Masque Bc Gown 3, 4. Robert Hummel Bob Always on the go. Bob is full of fun when he is in school. He is cooperative and likes out of town girls. His shop courses will aid him in his future of being a motor mechanic in the U. S. Maritime Service. Bowling 45 Cooking 4. 11 Burton johnson Burt jovial is the word. Burton has been a faithful student throughout his school years He. has made a good class debater, and assistant manager to the basket- ball team during most of his high school career. Dancing 1, Glee Club 2 g Cooking 3, 4, Photography 3 g Chess 3 4. james Francis johnson Swede Who likes potato ships? Swede likes potato ships. Swede is a very nonchalant, outspoken person. He takes over the arguments in Problems Class and enjoys himself doing it. He hopes to live a normal life, raise a family and have a good job. He's doing all right now in defense work. Basketball 1, Bowling 1, 2, 3, Chess 3. Emogene Judd jean She has an inpnite deal of wit. Emogene is friendly toward every one and her amusing wisecracks keep everyone in stitches. Her ambition is to be a typist and a general business woman. Home Ec. 3, Dancing 4. Frances Kata Fran Here is a romely lass we recommend, a happy, cheerful, willing friend. Frances is a debby dresser whose appearance is always pleasing. Her golden.locks are the envy of many girls. Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 45 Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3, Dancing 35 Senior Debs 4, Bowling 3, 4, Lasana 4. Elizabeth Kloss Lizzy Good things come in small packages. Lizzy is a business girl and is always smiling and has a supply of jokes in hand at all times. Since she likes the Navy, her eye is on the Waves. Archery 3g Girls Athletics 3, 45 Girls League 3, 45 Photography 3g Lasana Club, Pres., 4, Dressmaking 4. Elizabeth Zane Knapp Betty A quiet charming lass, a new addition to our rlassf' Betty just arrived this year but for the few months she's been here she has made an impression on all of us with her quiet, unassum- ing ways and manners. This member of our class hopes to go to col- lege and major in Home Economics and we're sure she'll be very successful. English Club, Sec'ty., 25 Home Ec. 4, Arts 8: Crafts 4. 12 Donald E. Lackey 'fi Don He hitthed hir wagon to a .rtar and at a Jon Jter he'll 0 far 8 8 - Don is very talkative, cheerful, easy-going and loves Chemistry. His voice has thrilled many an audience. Don will soon be leaving to strive for a Lieutenant's rating in the Army Air Corps. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Bowling 43 Boys Chorus 4. john Lamb Johnnie O work, a nererrary evil. Johnnie is an easy-going person, gets along well with everyone, and takes things as they come. He is very musically inclined and can play both the violin and the iano p . Glee Club 2, 3, 43 Class Vice-Pres. 33 Boys Cooking 33 Swing Band 3, 43 Orchestra 3, 43 Boys Chorus 4. Eleanor Lepore El Gentle from top to toe. Eleanor is quiet, cooperative and cheerful. She is a very hard working member of our class and is always present when there is some- thing to be done. Glee Club 1, 2, 33 Bowling 2, 3, 43 Girls Athletics 3, 4. William C. Lichtenfels Apparel proelaimr the man. study in such fields as Law or Architecture. Arthur Lyons ' A little mitthief now and then. Ks .fr ..I-ichy., Bill came to Plainville from New Britain. just as his many other classmates he, too, did much to better our school. He would like to Glee Club 1, 43 Hi-Y 43 Chess 43 Latin 1, 23 Masque 8: Gown 23 Debating 33 Typing 3 3 Stamp Club 3, 4, French 33 Boys Chorus 4. Eric Lundquist Swede The hour for putting away our hoohf har mme undelayedf' Swede enjoys Problems class. School is just another task. He's quiet when in a group. At present, his ambition is to drive a tank. Bowling 1, 23 Mat Club 53 Radio 43 Cooking 4. Art Art hails from Concord, Vt., started school at P. H. S. in his 1 junior year. A typical Vermonter, he has the drawl and everything. Q' Q 'gp However, we wouldn't do without him for anything. Also, best of all, he s tall, dark, and handsome. N -Q ,g .Basketball 1, 23 Stamp Club 23 Boys Athletics 3: Commando I Training 35 Radio 4. 13 Hilda Marchetti Skippy Self-ronfidence ir admirable. Mary Maiellaro Mary Gentle of ooire and manner. Mary is not seen much around school. She is verv ouiet, has a nice personality, and does what is asked of her. She will be a stenog- rapher after leaving school. Girls Athletics 35 Dressmaking 4, Home Economics 4. Elizabeth Main Lizzie Life ir what you make it. This quiet little lady has adorned P. H. S. admirably with her cute appearance. Lizzie plans to enter the WAVES or the Girls Athletics 1, 33 Girls League 3, 4, Pilot 3, 4, Pen Pal 4. Walter Majsak Walt There'J nothing like expressing your opinion. Walt is and has been, since his arrival at P. H. S., prominent in many athletics-namely football, basketball and track. He is very out- spoken in his opinions. He is very active in class affairs. Walt plans to be a dentist and a pro-athlete on the side. Latin 1, 25 French 2, 3, 45 Masque 8t Gown 2, 45 Student Council 3, Vice-Pres., 4, Dancing 3, 4g Football 1, 2, 3, Co-Capt., 4, Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, Capt., 4, Track 1, 2, 3 Capt.,4. Hilda is active, likes dancing and also out of town fellas. She plans to become a pilot. Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3g Masque 8: Gown 1, 2, 4, Dancing 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, Bowling 3, Pilot 45 Tri-Y 4. Jeanne Matson Jeannie All nature ir but art. Jeanne is tall, slender and blond. She has proved a great help on the art committees of our dances and parties. Clever and skillful in art, she wishes to make it her life's work. Dancing 34 Girl Scouts 1, 2, Treas., 3, Vice-Pres., 4, Cheerleading 1, Archery 1, Tri-Y 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Hockey 2, Girls' Ath- letics 3, 4, Girls League 3, 4, Bowling 4. James Michaud Jimmy A quiet lad, a pleasant lad, hut one P. H. S. ir glad they had. Jimmy's efforts for the class have been incomparable. When any- thing needs to be done in the artistic line or any other line, Jimmy's industrious and efficient workmanship has proved invaluable to the class. After the war he hopes to become a store manager and dabble in the art field on the side. Glee Club 1, chairman: Boys Cooking 3, 4, Fine Arts 3, 4, Arts and Crafts 3, 4. 14 Irene Morin Frenchie Good temper ir an eslate for life. Irene is reserved in her manner but is full of fun and is a very neat dresser. In june, Irene is joining the Cadet Nurses Corps. Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 8: Treas., 45 Girls Athletics 3: Dancing 35 Bowling 45 Home EC. 45 Lasana Club 45 Varsity 45 Chess 4. S3 Paul Nelson i Paul Artionr, not wordf make tbe man. Through his four years at P. H. S., Paul has cultivated a growing and ardent interest in aerodynamics and related subjects. His training to be a pilot will be sure to help him in his flying career in the Navy Air Corps. Archery 1, 25 Track 1, 2, 3, 45 Cross Country 15 Bowling 25 Chess 3, 45 Aeronautics 35 Radio 4. Charles Oakley Chic Throw Claemiflry to the dogs, I'll have none of it. Chic is definitely a lady's man but one wouldn't believe it to look at his cheerful, innocent face. This lad has a favorite class which he likes immensely: Problems, As so many other boys he will be due for the armed forces soon. Cross Country 15 Track 1, 2, 3, 45 Archery 25 Bowling 2, 35 Cooking 3, 45 Radio 4. Eleanor Packer Al People become rirh by minding their own burinerrf' 5 1 A girl of few words, business girl, is Eleanor who seems to be a friend to everyone. She came here this year from Haverhill High in Mass., but has made a definite record for herself at P. H. S. She hopes 'W 5 to become a nurse. 2 . is' , ,xl At Haverhill5 G. A. L. 1, 2, 35 Chorus 15 Sportsman 2, 35 P. H. 5 i. S: Dancing 45 Sewing 45 Vogue 4. so Grace Parmelee Grace Quietne.rr ir true wisdom. Grace is a very ambitious young lady. She has blonde hair and is slim. We are sure that she will succeed in becoming a good private secretary. Commercial 35 Arts 8: Crafts 4. Robert Phelps Bob You cun't keep 4 good man down. Bob is an all around fellow. Through his four years in school, sports have been his outstanding field. However, Bob has to his credit several different activities. I-Ie is another fellow that has joined up with Uncle Sam. His ambition is to be an aviator. Class Vice-Pres. 15 Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Pres. 25 Basketball 2, 3, 45 Latin 25 Student Council 2, 35 Boys Cook- jpg 35 Typing 3, 45 Masque 8: Gown Club 45 Boys Chorus 45 Bowling, res., 4. 15 Edith Piers Edie A Jmile if a Jmile in any language. Edie, a neat dresser and good looker. is a very likeable individual. She has been very active in suorts while in P. H. S. After graduation Edie intends to become a civil service worker. Cheerleading 2, 3, Co-captain, 4, Girls League 3, 4, Dancing 3, Girls Athletics 3, Pres., 4. Michael Reale 'Mike Good tlaoughtr do not perish? Mike is a line actor and a good historian, especially on facts and figures. Won't be long now before the Army Air Corps will get this man. Football 1, 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Bowling 3, Class Pres. 33 Stamp Club, Pres., 3, 4, Gentlemens Club 4, Masque 8: Gown 3, Pres., 4, Boys Chorus 4. Anthony Richards Tony lVl9at'.f another day! Tony used to be up to our shoulders but look at him now. He's an actor, a good runner and a jolly companion. He will probably be a flier in the U. S. Navy. Cross Country 1, 2, 3, Captain, 4, Track 1, 2, 4, Dancing 1, 2g Masque 84 Gown 2, 3, 4, Radio 4. Louise Richards Lou A quiet mind, but a true and generour heart. Louise is that dark-haired lassie who is cheerful over every little thing. Upon graduation she plans to take up secretarial work. Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Dancing 3, 4, Bowling 3, Girls League 3, 43 Pilot 4. James Robertson jimmy jimmy, tall and quiet, is the bicycling enthusiast of our class. He is also interested in aeronautics. He is a member of Uncle Sam's armed forces who won't be with us for graduation Glee Club 3, Typing 3, Athletics 35 Hostel Club 4. Ellen Virginia Robinson Ginger Still water! fuzz deep. Ellen is quiet and dependable: a true friend to everyone. She has a gentle manner which will carry her far in her social work. Masque 8: Gown 3, 4, Pilot 3, Girls Ensemble 35 Vogue 4. 16 Lawrence Roper Laurie E1zeryone'r friend, no one'r enemy. Laurie is that tall light-haired fellow. He's on of those happy- go-lucky boys. He has a very pleasing personality. His ambition is to nrst cook in the Navy and will do all right, too. Football 2, 3, Co-Capt., 45 Chess Club 35 Cooking 3, 45 Radio 45 Dancing 4. Eva Katherine Roth Ebbie Fd rather he right than prerident Eva is a friendly but pessimistic companion and a friend of many a Senior. She is especially talented in anything resembling a debate. Eva hopes to become a doctor. Latin 1, 25 Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 45 Archery 25 Photography 35 Girls League 45 Debating, Sec'ty-Treas., 3, 4. jean Ann Slater Pudgie What's true beauty hut fair virtuer race, virtue made virihle in outward grace. jean is the gracious young lady in our class who is a friend to all. She is a slick dresser. .lean is planning to take up Sociology in Simmons. Class Treas. 25 Class Sec'ty. 35 Archery 25 Glee Club 1, Treas., 2, 3, 45 Latin Club 1, 25 Girls League 3, 45 Girl Scouts 1, 2, Pres., 3, 45 Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 45 Masque 8: Gown 25 Tri-Y 2, Sec'ty., 3, Pres.,45 Pilot 3, 45 Student Council 3, 45 Dancing 35 Aeronautics 45 Hostel 4. Dorothy Stamatis A thing of beauty ir a joy forever. lete, she's an all 'round girl. sana 4. Quiet wayr are mine. when she graduates in june. Girls Athletics 4. L' T . Q al fw aa .ez l -1- f t 5 Dot' Dot aims to be a secretary and we thing she'll make a grand one Her school record stands by her well. One of our class' best dressers she likes to dance and make merry. An excellent sport and good ath Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3, 45 Bowling 3, 45 Typing 25 Dancing '35 La Gloria Beverly Stanley Glor' Gloria is a neat dresser. She has displayed an enchanting voice in assemblies and other performances. She intends to be a secretary Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Knitting 25 Commercial 35 Bowling 4 Theron Randolph Stewart Randy' Sam's Navy. Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 45 Boys Cooking 3, 4. 17 If you do1z't .ree what you want, ark for it. Well liked and agreeable, Theron is one of the class' most enthusi astic members. His witticisms are most amusing, but slightly unusual even to those who know him. A swell cook on the side, he will have to store this hobby for the duration for he is also a member of Uncle Marion Frances Sullivan Sully The play if the lhingf' Marion is a very happy-go-lucky. carefree individual. She has dis- played her talents as an actress in her Masque 8: Gown Club plays, and end man in Glee Club Minstrels. Marion is interested in acting or be- coming a secretary. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls Athletics 1, Captain, 4, Dancing lg Knitting 25 Masque 6: Gown, Treas., 3, Bowling 4. Robert W. Thomas Bob Value lhe friendfhip of him who rfandr by in a Norm. Bob is our own handsome track star who will always be remem- bered by us for his loyalty and cheerfulness. This amiable, dressy Senior travels often to Bristol. Bob is slated for Uncle Sam's service. Track 1, 2, 3, 4g Hi-Y 2, 3, Vice-Pres., 45 Typing 3, Bowling 33 Masque Sc Gown 4, Radio 4. lMarion Anne Treadwell V HWIHJ' horn lo he happy. Cheerful and friendly, Marion is another new addition to our class and a very cute one at that. Her friendly manner is her predom- inant characteristic, and her motto is always a ready smile. Dancing 4. Charlotte Emma Turner Charlie The burinerr of minding your own burinerr ir rure to be 4 good one bemure there are Jo few rompetitorrf' Charlotte, with our class two years, is quiet and complacent but stern. Her career in P. H. S. has been an enviable one. Pencil Points lg Band 1, 23 Athletics 1, 25 Sub Debs 2g Photog- raphy 2, 35 Archery SQ Bowling 45 Dancing 4. Ormond F. Vogt Ormond The Navy, what 4 wonderful place. Ormond spent only his first two years at P. H. S. and his last two at New Britain Trade School, where he studied printing. He is now in the Navy, but will receive his diploma under the new program. French 25 Photography 2. Shirley Emma Warren Lee Munir in my hear! I hear. Petite and giggly describes cheerful Shirley to a T but her amia- ble ways surely agree with us. This young Senior lass aspires to be a dancing teacher in the future and we know she will make good. Girls Athletics 33 Photography 3, Arts 8: Crafts 45 Lasana 4. 18 Ellen West Ellen Keep lloem smiling. Ellen has made a definite little niche all for herself in this world which is very enviable. She's pleasant and amiable and above all she maintains a high standard in scholarship, intelligence, and athletics. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Latin 3, Photography Club 3, Girls League 3, 4,, Pilot 4, Basketball 3, 4. Virginia Elizabeth Evangeline Corlette Ginny A friend to all is the ber! policy. Virginia along with her brothers is interested in athletics. She is a line sport both in all her daily school life and athletics. Ginny either plans to be a nurse or take up singing. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls Athletics 3, Vice-Pres., 4, Girls League 3, 4, Masque 8: Gown 2. Eleanor Goodwin Ellie A diller 4 dollar, a ten 0'clork scholar. Sophisticated and cheerful, Eleanor is cooperative at all times. Her chief interest is aeronautics and relating subjects. She's also,a good pilot so we hear, and plans to enter this field after school. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, Co-captain 4, Latin Club 1, Bowling 3, Girls League 3, 4, Radio 4, Chess 4, Student Council 1, 2, Archery 1, Tri-Y 2, Masque 8: Gown 2, Photography 33 Aeronautics 3. Wahneta Mae Holden Nur.ring ir 4 noble profeuionf' is to become a nurse. Club 4, Bowling 4. Josephine Lippia jitterbug. She hopes to become an office worker. letics 3, 4. 'G Neta Always jovial, Wahneta has always been one of our brightest and most cheerful companions. Her academic ideals are high, her ambition Latin Club 1, 3, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Photography Club 3, Lasana Fi Fi Someone like flair irn't easy to find. jo is exotic, demure and quiet. She's a smooth dancer and a solid Dancing 1, 3, 4, Basketball 2, Cheerleading 3, 4, Girls Ath- Barbara Maerz Babs A wire man ir Jofnetimer Jilent. 19 Barbara is a quiet little member of the Senior class whose compla- cent but studious manner should be a model for many underclassmen and whose pleasing personality is alluring. Her future lies in becom- ing a physiotherapist after training in N. B. Hospital. Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Masque 8: Gown 2, Debating 3, 4, Photography 3, Pilot 4, Mechanical Drawing 4. Doris Elaine Papenfoth UPHPPYU Once 4 friend, always 4 friend. Doris is good-natured, enthusiastic, and has a cooperative spirit. Next Fall Doris hopes to attend college and major in Sociology. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3, Pres., 43 Latin 1, 2, A Capella 1, 2, Debating 2, Masque 8: Gown 2, Math Club 3, Pilot 45 Bowling, Treas., 4, Tri-Y 45 Hostel 4, Girls League 3, 4. Jean Margaret Radun Jeannie She that endurer, if not overcome. Jean is cheerful, good company and pleasant. Reports have it that she is a very fine and adept waitress. Dancing 35 Girls Athletics 3, 4, Photography 3g Pilot 4. Margaret jane Sharr Margo Moderation, the noble!! gift of heaven. 1 Marge is a well-liked Senior who is as agile and talented on the Sbasketball court or a soccer field as she is on a dance floor. Her ready smile brought joy to many. Masque 8: Gown 2 3 Girls Athletics 3, 45 Cheerleading 3g Dancing 3, 4. Evangeline Hurley Irish The lady shall say her mind freely. Evangeline left us for a while and went back to Maine but she's returned to finish school here. Her pleasant manner will help her in her secretarial work. Art 1, 2, Dancing 2, Bowling 4. 1 1 B' BBest HCM' Break I X Most Popular Tallest er 1944 Hilda Marchetti-- Most Talkative-Henry Bannell Marion Sullivan - Class Comedian - Bill Deegan Eleanor Goodwin-Ten O'clock Scholar-Paul Nelson Most SWA ions Best Looking 21 f if ' - L if9's' - I sf V , 5 I V, gifs l 431+ ,S x M ' ' xwcitlzl. 0st ,S ,fi J-44 X if f WI K.-.Li ffyf .fr . S ..5, 32' 4211 Y Ir, ? ' Xi l ,lg I , X 1, A f 't' -glI' 3l K. -I, ' ms: :rf ,, ': i' .li ff B ' X , 5. Q If-.. , if :fb Q Best Mannered c1,,s S . MU51Cian ,654 ... Eager to know what the future holds for our class we begged the use of that weird, secret machine, the Space-O-Graph. While Super-Physicist manipulates many strange knobs and switches, sparks fiy from the machine, cutting the murky gloom of the gym where is assembled the expectant Class of '44. As Super-Physicist steps back from the shining Space-O-Graph a violent explosion takes place and the class is transported bodily to Hollywood. Whom do we meet but Theron Stewart, top journalist for the Hollywood GHZCUC Of 1953, who is covering the Grand opening of Larry Roper's Mudle Pudle Papa's Night Club on Bloom Boulevard. Hearing a sour note from the orchestra we notice that Marshall Abell, well known band leader, and his sensational 'Nutmeg Nuts are furnishing the music. At a near-by table sits Frank Brooks, distinguished corporation lawyer for Blotz, Hotz, and Scots, dealers in Chewey Candy. Across from him sits that dynamic screen actress, Thelma Bloom, who has just finished her latest picture Little Prairie Flower. Now we are walking up Hobokan Avenue, where we notice a sign, Philip Loomis, Pediatrician. His wife, Jean Slater is acting as receptionist in his ofhce. Going on we are invited in to a party thrown by Leo Cunningham, a salesman of men's clothes. Here we meet many of our former classmates. The eccentric George Deegan, President of the new Hollywood Model Agency with a group of blondes around him. They are Ernestine Bozak, Eva Roth, and Eleanor Lepore, fam- ous models from his agency. Entertainment is provided by Nora Barboza accom- panied by Bob Hummel at the piano. Off in the corner we find William Lichtenfels, assistant to the ship's cook on the U. S. S. Clem-Ka-Diddle Hopper the latest de- stroyer designed by Jack Bronkie and built by Freeman Collela's, Unamit-Webildit Construction Company. It is interesting to note that jimmy Michaud supervised the painting of the ship, and George Low is pilot of the reconnaissance plane. Lor- raine Abel, a columnist interested in Indian Affairs is here and reported that Carolyn Blauvelt, assisted by Henry Bannell, is performing miracles with her missionary work. DoctorBarbara Maerz and her partner, Virginia Butler, are looking after the health of Carolyn's protegees. Leaving the party, feeling better than when we went in, we meet those dashing men about town,.Art Lyon and Anthony Richards accompanid by their companions, Frances Kata and Bernice Dorazio. Continuing our journey we encounter Don Lack- ey, the singing milkman. Awaking the next morning, slightly the worse for our experience, we ring for the bellboy. Looking through half closed eyes we notice Chic Oakley bringing the morning paper. Glancing through the society pages we find among the newly weds Doris Carroll, Irene Ritchie, Mary Caiaze, Edie Piers, and Bob Phelps. Turning the pages an ad catches our eye, Louise Richards and Margaret Sharr, School for Private Secretaries. Downstairs we pay our bill to Mike Reale, manager of the Hotsy-Totsy 5 yr 22 S-'feilcxi A Aix JT Hotel. Across the street is a candy store run by Hilda Marchetti assisted by Emogene Judd. Next door we find Paul Nelson's Sport Center, where Robert Gallagher the new Olympic champion diver is practicing. News Flashm-Bob Thomas sets new record for the twenty mile run! Marion Treadwell, dress designer accompanied by her secretary Jeanne Matson has just finished an ultra-modern creation, displayed in Doris 'Cain's Exclusive Dress Shoppe. Eleanor Packer's Hat Shoppe has just opened with all of the latest head- gear modeled by Jean' Radun. Strolling along the waterfront we recognize Jimmie Robertson and Ormond Vogt swabbing decks in The Hollywood Canteen while Charlotte Turner, the pro- prietor, swooningly wrings out the mop. Practicing in a corner with Betty Dulac's All Girl Orchestra, is Don Demarest, our new Frank Sinatra. Among the members of the orchestra we notice Barbara Benson on the trumpet. Doris Benson on the tenor sax, and Elizabeth Main beating it out on the drum. Specialties are Roberta Fabrizio, tap dancer, and Eric Lundquist, master comedian. The Rhythm Sisters, Virginia Corlette and Ellen West give out solidly with their unique harmonies. Continuing our journey down Hollywood Boulevard we run into Jean Cotton, who is out gathering information for her next book. With her is her private secre- tary,Beverly Coons. Strolling on we see Jean Allan and Shirley Warren, private tary, Beverly Coons. Strolling on we see Jean Allan andShirley Werren, private tutors to rising young stars. Dropping in at a studio we grin at the funny antics of John Lamb, conductor of the Hollywood Philharmonic. In the control room is Elizabth Knapp and Evangeline Hurley, both excellent radio technicians. In another room is Elizabeth Kloss and Fred Hull giving a television skit, Wife Knows All, sponsored by the Irene Morin Company, dealers in heavy scented O So Sweet Per- fumes. The announcer, to our surprise, is that fluent speaker Wahneta Holden. Speaking of announcers, in an anteroom, waiting for her turn to ring the bell is Mary Maiellaro who tells the time every ten minutes. Listening to a radio in the stu- dio we hear that Josephine Lippia has just finished a transoceanic airplane flight from Los Angeles to Pee-Kee-Boo, China. Francis Johnson, commentator for the Singing Bird Seed Company is doing a fine job at reporting the news. Sitting next to him is the weather forecaster, Eleanor Goodwin. Asking her about some of our former classmates we rind that Walt Majsak is an athletic coach at Notre Dame and Doris Papenfoth is doing splendid work as a social worker in Chicago. Dot Stamatis has 'the lead in Grace Parmelee's musical comedy which has been on Broadway for a record run of three hundred weeks. Marion Sullivan is starring in 'Threads and Latches in the Steinway Theater. We hear that Gloria Stanley is happily married to a millionaire and Ellen Robinson has been touring the world with Annelies Heyne. Lois Hemingway and Angelina Camerota are writing music that the whole country is singing and Burton Johnson, about to make a solo flight in a balloon, expects to explore the Ionisphere. A bright Hash-and the Class of H44 finds itself once more in the gym at P. H. S. The group is a bit dazed but happy to know the future is bright for each and all. 23 Class History On a lovely fall day in September 1940, the halls of Plainville High fairly rang with the echos of strange, new feet. We, the Class of 44 had arrived. Since we were an ambitious little group we got right down to the business of electing our class officers: Don French, Bob Phelps, Ursula Minor, and Phil Loomis. Soon came the Senior-Freshman Reception, when kindly advice was dished out along with the ice cream and cookies. Six report cards, class pins and graduation under the tutelage of Miss McGrail and bright plans for the future. Smoothly we sailed into our Sophomore year. Ut rained that day.j With all the dignity of upper- classmen we picked our leaders: Bob Phelps, Phil Loomis, Ursula Minor, and jean Slater. Mrs. Smith finally consented to be our class adviser and with her help the high spot of our activities during the year was a dance given by the class in April. Firmly established in good old Plainville High, we calmly awaited the coming two years. As Juniors, we were reaching the pinnacle of our high school career and proving our ability to handle many responsibilities. At the beginning of the year we chose as our executives: Mike Reale, john Lamb, Jean Slater, and Doris Carroll. In Oc- tober the girls entertained their Freshman sisters at a reception. Soon after this, we had our unfor- getable Hobo Dance. Under the competent guidance of Miss Zelda Lurie, our class adviser, the class rings were ordered and the junior Prom, our greatest event thus far, was soon under way. On May 7th, we tripped the light fantastic to the music of the Revelers' Orchestra at a Fiesta whose decorations and romantic atmosphere established our Prom as one of the most successful in the history of P. H. S. As Seniors the boys showed their enthusiasm by building a double stone fireplace on the school grounds where they entertained the girls and faculty at a hot dog roast. Soon committees for the Class Book, Class Night, and the Senior Ball were chosen, and work started immediately. In November, the Seniors, dressed in Sunday best, claimed one of their privileges, that of teaching school for a day. The class sponsored a Valentine Dance February 12th. As we have dabbled in much and accomplished not a little, this, too, proved to be a huge success. Before the end of the year we hope to main- tain our well-established reputation by having a spaghetti supper and a Glenn Miller dance and one more dog roast. At present the class is anticipating a Senior Week that will include Senior Ball, Bacca- laureate Service, Class Night and Graduation. As we stand at the end of our high school career, we realize with startling clarity the fact that our country's en- trance into the Second World War during our Soph- omore year will have a great effect on our lives. Several of the fellows from our class have left for the service, many more will follow. Nevertheless, even though many of our plans must be changed and the realization of our ambitions will be delayed we will ever go forward for SUCCESS BE OUR DESTINYF ...ae aff rf K4 Q 'ii' 'V' I, 7-F , 'ww' :7 0,15- l 1 i' ,-gills.ii'-ff:TfiS3:I-, ' ---:H 'b?'Li9'.F'5i?i:fi3-fZif1 ' ' .. 555iff1?T': ' Q i f K v ,ff ,Jef ff Q X, . ' -: -' - .yeh 4... 1 ,- ' M' .ff-f' ,ffl Mf,,,.,'- W-yxfn, wp.,- AT WORK fi FW! X FWS -xh, yi -Q .inwar- BND VLYX7' u ,V V n,. 1' , K anim Clie slum ent ol The Gllass ol 1944 9 . 1 , I, ..., x . I s ' ', ' ' .--,' ..-' . , . 2, l - ' . U . 1 -g 5 'V-, Be it known to all persons, that we, the class of '44, of the Plainville High School, in the town of Plainville, and the Countv of Hartford, in the State of Connecticut, being of sound and disposing mind, body, and judgement, and of lawful age, do hereby make, publish, and declare this as our last will and testament, hereby revoking any will or prom- ises previously made by us. We give, devise, and bequeath to our lawful heirs as follows: To our Superintendent, Mr. Ervin Trask, our appreciation for presiding over a very happy and successful year. To Mr. Hoefler, our gratitude for his help and a hope that some day there will be a class which willcauselessheadaches. To Miss Sparhawk, our class adviser, we the class of '44, our sincere respect for her friendly cooperation. To Nancy Powers, I, Charles Oakley, leave my wonderful voice to thrill audiences. To my sister Doris, I, Irene Ritchie, leave my ability to get along in the business world. To Mrs. Collins, I, Don Demarest, leave my blushing To Annie Marchetti, I, Virginia Butler, leave my knowledge of American History. To Nancy Turner, I, Phil Loomis, leave my hearty laugh. To Georgianna Hallback, I, Virginia Corlette, leave my pleasing personality. To Virginia Musshorn, I, Lorraine Abel, leave my nickname, Shorty. To Howard Fuller, I, Henry Bannell, leave my ability to flirt. To Miss Hart, I, Nora Barboza, leave the future worries of the cafeteria. To the students of P. H. S. in quest of wisdom, I, Frank Brooks leave my Book of Knowledge mind. To Lorraine Holcomb, I, Angelina Camerota, leave Marlin Rockwell Corporation. To johnny Riera, I, Leo Cunningham, leave my dancing ability. To Howard Hamm, I, Theron Stewart, leave my handy way with the women. To Bob Woods, I, Bob Thomas, leave my good taste in clothes. To Kenneth Kochanski, I, Burton johnson, leave my bowling ability. To my brother Francis, I, George Low, leave my good looks. To Miss Klesch, I, Hilda Marchetti, leave my ability to argue. To Rachel Frye, I, Doris Cain, leave the Bristol boys. To joan Murphy, I, Thelma Bloom, leave my natural curly hair. To Robert Reale, I,' Arthur Lyon, leave my deep masculine voice. To Gordon Mayers, I, jack Bronkie, leave my basketball ability. To Beverly Haines, I, Betty Kloss, leave all the A's on my report card. To the future Senior girls, I, Betty Knapp, leave Norbert Barth. To anyone interested, I, Annelies Heyne, leave Rogers Bakery. To Miss Grant, I, Eleanor Lepore, leave your American History class. To Alice Glines, I, Josephine Lippia, leave my ability to jitterbug. To all P. H. S. commercial students, I, Marion Sullivan, leave my knowledge of shorthand. To Louise Ohr, I, Eva Roth, leave my ability to debate. To my sister Ethel, I, Beverly Coons, leave my intelligence. To Mr. Sweeney, I, Eric Lundquist, leave my handsome looks. To Alice Eaton, I, Louise Richards, leave my comical sayings. To Marion Grimaldi, I, Wahneta Holden, leave my knowledge of romance. To my sister Marion, I, Doris Carroll, leave my speech-making ability. To the girls of P. H. S., I, Charlotte Turner, leave my little red book of phone numbers. To Mr. Piurek, I, Swede johnson, leave my corny jokes. To Marion Cooke, I, Eleanor Goodwin, leave my height. To joanne Phelps, I, Lois Hemingway, leave my quaint walk. To Tommy Angels, I, Fred Hull, leave Peterson's . 26 ' To Charlie Stewart, I, Robert Hummel, leave my Buick car. To George Procko, I, James Robertson, leave my enthusiasm for long bicycle trips. To Ann O'Brien, I, Ernestine Bozak, leave my witty remarks. To Junie Jester, I, Grace Parmelee, leave my shyness. To Benigna Lopez, I, Edith Piers, leave my cute appearance. To Elaine Hall, I, Doris Papenfoth, leave my fashionable clothes. To Betty Jane Holcomb, I, Evangeline Hurley, leave my way with men. To Tony Barboza, I, Walt Majsak, leave my athletic prowess. To Fred Morton, I, John Lamb, leave my ability to sleep and day dream in classes. To Jean Daniels, I, Elizabeth Main, leave my skating ability. To the future students of shorthand, I, Irene Morin, leave a rubber band to fight over. To anyone who is interested, I, Gloria Stanley, leave my position at the Plainville' Strand Theater. To Red Ratcliife, I, Freeman Colella, leave my quiet manner. To Jean Berardy, I, Bernice Dorazio, leave my list of sailors. To Shirley Orvis, I, Mike Reale, leave my ability to act. To Agnes Spielman, I, Frances Kata, leave my book entitled How to Hold a Man . To Jean Ciccolella, I, Carolyn Blauvelt, leave my home-making ability. To Bill Munson, I, Tony Richards, leave my fondness for track. To Barbara Nevelos, I, Doris Benson, leave Joe's jackets. To Norman Tolfolon, I, Larry Roper, leave my natural wavy hair. To Emma Davis, I, Jimmy Michaud, leave my artistic ability. To Joyce Pahl, I, Jean Radun, leave my position as waitress at the Cameo. To Jimmy Parker,,I, Paul Nelson, leave my height. To Julia Kata, who does not need it, I, Jean Slater, leave my friendly manner. To Snapper Lindsley, I, Bob Gallagher, leave my ability to help out the football team. To Carol Somerfeldt, I, Ellen West, leave my height, quietness and friendly manner. To Roberta Thurber, I, Jean Cotton, leave my forever smile. To Mary Diaz, I, Margaret Sharr, leave my cheer-leading ability. To Irene, La Rochelle, I, Ellen Robinson, leave my sophistication. To Lorraine Crosby, I, Barbara Maerz, leave my intention of becoming a nurse. To Beverly Sullivan, I, Mary Maiellaro, leave my quietness. To Pauline Youcis, I, Jean Allen, leave my liking for languages. To my brother Ralph, I, Barbara Benson, leave my many friendships. To Jean Berardy, I, Betty Dulac, leave my dancing ability. To Barbara Hill, I, Dot Stamatis, leave my fingernails. To Wilber Slate, I, Marshall Abell, leave my ability to play the trumpet. To George Ventrelli, I, Bob Phelps, leave my fondness for jalopies. To Jean Blauvelt, I, Eleanor Packer, leave the many friendships which I have made in my one year at P. H. S. To Herb Ewald, I, Bill Lichtenfels, leave my sure fire method of stealing another fella's girl which doesn't always work. To Joe Nevelos, I, Bill Deegan, leave my collection of flashy bow ties. To Dick Lambert, I, Mary Caiaze, leave the soda-jerking job at the Pharmacy. To all prospective Navy men, I, Ormond Vogt, leave a sincere respect for Uncle Sam's Navy of which I am a member. To Helen Matson, I, Shirley Warren, leave my giggle. To Charlotte Turner, I, Jeanne Matson, leave my incessant laughter. To Dotty Schaffrick, I, Roberta Fabrizio, leave my roller skating ability. To Mary Jane Bugbee, I, Marion Treadwell, leave my fondness for Chemistry. To Beatrice Hird, I, Emogene Judd, leave my exclusive way with the bashful Southern fellas. To the Class of '45, We, the Class of '44, leave the front rows in the auditorium. This will has been probated on the nineteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-four. Undersigned by the following attorneys at lawi 27 1. s44f.e,u9Q.x-M5-1, gg: ggy'fi!5,v vvxflwa-5 Q Qsx Asf,,g , ,Q w-.. rw wx A Q ' W I -Q A 1 Q, 9 . , 2 V N S xxx M K 4 2 Nov' GYQAQQ x 'li Tzu Ywvs 088 I ful ?'wa.L.n iilxff 1 K 6 Q M A KR3 Y Kd ? A Y Q2' ur - BQ H XI . wr- x ' c Hg, ' ' t . A j1 -- .LL www Yr-Lak men ws ww YOUNG Lawri Q- V'K39o ff, 'rot Jovlxs, HMA Vixxmv SON 'B'C4.5 'Two 113V-5 QXA Skmwr 'lxxmivf 0V W 'Iliff Q 1 x H: Q ' Alllll I3 4 I 4 ....Il J 2' IQ IIIP -al I ,935 CN CROSS COUNTRY Our small band of Cross Country stars have as usual received much recognition in statewide competition in the last season. Though they re- ceive little support from the student body as a whole, they run doggedly on to make P. H. S. known throughout this area. FOOTBALL During the football season of '43, our team won Class B Champion- ship. Also to their credit, this year's team beat our traditional rival, Lewis High, for the first time in six years by a score of 12-6. Other important games won by this year's eleven were the Bristol, Middletown, Derby, East Hartford and Naugautuck games. In totalling scores, Plainville's oppon- ents received 70 points while our team got 88. The season record shows a total of six wins, one tie and two contests dropped. 1-Gi-1:5--i 'EQ .9 2 , , f 30 i' .lf tQ,.4 -,L-.TZ J f 'i t ls BASKETBALL This season has seen our Basketball squad one of the highest rating Class B teams in the state. In fact, we are very proud that we had a team in the semi-finals which through no fault of its own was stopped at this point and therefore, could not go further toward the Championship. The Basketball Five won sixteen games this season, dropping only one decision to a Class A team, Bristol High. Fans will always remember the extremely well-played Lewis-Plainville games of this season for in them our team really showed its stuff, TRACK Again, in Track, we are very proud of our fellows who spin around the track and spin around the track and participate in numerous field events. At the time we went to press, the team had had no big meets but we're sure they will show their opponents what it is to run when they have the chance. X 31 R iii M IMHII BoYscHoRUs The Boys Chorus, a new organization, is one whose enthusiasm has carried it far on its way to recognition. They have appeared at many as- semblies in the past year and are appearing at the Band and Spring Concerts. GLEE CLUB The Glee Club, under the able direction of Miss jersey, is one of our largest school organiza- tions and one of which we are very proud. The regular featured programs are the Fall Minstrel Show, the Christmas and Easter Cantatas, and thc Spring Concert. The oflicers are Marshall Abel, Pres., james Robertson, Vice-Pres., Mary Reale, Sec'ty., Charlotte Turner, Treas. AERONAUTICS The students in the Aeronautics Club are es- pecially interested in the design, asembling, and construction of airplane models, Mr. Bernardo is the adviser for this club. ' ' ffl. L ., .fi i PILOT CLUB The members of the Pilot Club are responsi- ble for all the details of writing, editing, publish- ing and distributing our monthly newspaper, The Pilot. They have the following executives: Editor- in-Chief, Thelma Bloomg Senior Ass't-Editor, jean Allang Business Manager, Barbara Nevelosg Circulation Manager, Roberta Thurber. Their ad- viser is Miss Grant. . MASQUE 84 GOWN CLUB The Masque 81 Gown Club, one of the oldest school organizations, presents two major produc- tions each year. Those for 1943-44 were One Mad Night and The Fighting Littlesf' A group of senior members, presenting The Valiant, won excellent in the state contest. ' - f if 4 ' - - . ' my fee- w.,v.i'1Wf'Q.f. f' 351 -' 'lf'i'T4Tf-Q 32.5-'infftt K ' - i , 2, f 1: g fr, -+-.xwar +-.1-we-,tgp wa- f . ' 1 Nw- aaa 4- .a 1-wr' -E - .1 r A 3, ,, , , 'ap -i 'ig - W s ' JK? as CHEERLEADERS The Cheerleaders are the girls who create and maintain enthusiasm within the student body at Football and Basketball games. Under the leader- ship of Mrs. Thompson, they hold weekly practice and the co-captains are Eleanor Goodwin and Ed- ith Piers. VOGUE .st GENTLEMEN The Vogue and Gentlemen's Clubs have been organized to foster new and higher social stand- ards not only for themselves but for the school as a whole. The president of the Vogue Club is joyce Pahl and its adviser is Miss Klesch. The Gentle- mens Club elected Lawrence Roper as President and Leo Cunningham as Vice-Pres.g their adviser being Mr. Bernardo. BOYS COOKING There are three Boys cooking clubs, whose members have succeeded in mastering, to a great degree, the culinary art. Advisers for these three groups are Mrs. Collins, Miss Hart and Miss Spar- hawk, ,Q vw - .Q z , , ,, fr---,-9' 'llhihiif' . .,. , 1 X sl. ,- nf' 4 -nsflrrfe STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council members are chosen by each class from a list of voluntary candidates. They are working for the betterment of the school and its students. The Student Council Budget provides for The Pilot, Glee Club or Masque 84 Gown Pro- duction. The officers are President, Doris Carroll, Vice-Pres. Walter Majsakg Secretary, Nancy Pow- ersg Treasurer, Pauline Youcisg and Adviser, Miss McGjail. BOWLING We present here three of our four bowling groups who are striving for the championship award for highest individual and team scores. The presidents are jack Bronkie, Bob Phelps, and Bob Crapser. The club advisers are Miss Grant, Mrs. Newell, and Mr, Sneideman. G Fl i l fu, Hal RADIO CLUB Members of the Radio Club are interested in basic radio code either for aviation or pre-induc- tion training, Some of the membrs have achieved a sustained rate of ten words a minute. The ad- viser is .Xliss Sparhawk. RHYTHM MASTERS These young masters of rhythm who practice faithfully under their faculty instructor, Mr. Snied- eman show much promise and the student body is anxiously awaiting their first appearance at a school dance. Compliments From The Trumbull Electric Mfg. Company 1 Plainville Connecticut Compliments of BIRNBAUNPS Cor. of Main 8: Lee Sts. New Britain, Conn. SMART FEMININE ,FASHIONS SINCE 1897 55 Compliments of Raphael s Department Store M210 Street New Brxtam Conn Complnments Buxldmg Materlals Hard are Pa t Coal 1 Coke F14 of The Plainville Lumber Sz Coal Co. w 0.1 in 36 PLAINVILLE STRAND The OHicia1 Theatre of the PLAINVILLE HIGH Compliments of Compliments of THE BAILEY FUNERAL HOME, Inc. THE PLAINVILLE WATER CO 37 Tires - Radios - Oil - Batteries Bicycles 8: Sporting Goods TIP TOP STORES A complete line of auto accerforier Conzplimentf of MCCABE 82 PAULSON 6 Whiting St. Tel. 350 Electrical Seeds New Britain Conn. Equipment Garden Tools Compliments of VIETS Hallmark Greeting Cards Potted Plants Corsages Cut Flowers Wedding Bouquets Funeral Sprays Compliments of A FRIEND RIDER COLLEGE Offers Regular and Accelerated Programs Leading to Bachelor of Science Degrees In Commerce and Education Write Catalogue Founded 1865 Trenton, N. J. 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THE JOHN COOKE CO Complxments of East Mam St P1amv1lle THE PECK SPRING COMPANY Complzmentf 0 EDDY S ALLEYS Whxtlng St Plamvllle East Mam Street Plamvxlle C omplzments 0 PETERSON S ICE CREAM AND COFFEE SHOP Compliment: 0 A FRIEND Compliment: 0 THRALL S DRUG STORE Central Square Plamvxlle .off . 'f 'f 'f 'f 41 Good Friends Come and Go We have appreciated your patronage as THE PLAINVILLE' high school students, and we hope to serve you WAYSIDE FURNITURE CO. in the future. HEALTH - HAPPINESS - PROSPERITY TO THE SENIORS L45... EDMONDS RESTAURANT 1 Farmmgton Avenue Plamvnlle Wxllnam Tollx Proprzelor I lt -A-Q 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL BANQUET 42 4 i A E I if H CHEERLEADERS 43 neil VY? ,ML Trask Cheerleaders 1943 aff: In B. V 1 P. H. S. Once More Rf f! qi 1 ' 1 Q -f , 5:? ?-ki' Fireplace Football Game Gxrls at P. H. S. fs, M Don E tenth oroney 44 5 4 .Z 9 s ' ' A , . 1 N , J WN' 11 W ' , Q., N ,, ,X ,, , J - , , r 'M , ln' X 4 , 1 4 . I . 4 a ,K 1 1