Plainville High School - Beacon Yearbook (Plainville, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1945 volume:

E EX UH ill BRISE JO ANN Pl-IELPS THE BEACCN CLASS or wus PLAINVILLE CONNECTICUT A I A Z :A IQILODFQCIS BEIIE mc!! X IIEQQJI P I 'I I fy 1154 ,,,,. ...... I ... .., ,,,,,,, , I -W, .,-1a:o2 w? I ,f X . I if K E .NIIWIIIIEI I h E uw I 'vm x lrmmwwq I IM I IIE! IWW . .ma l fy Ano IW ! 4-I f I WLH IHMW, W' I ill i f EDITOR IN CHIEF BARBARA HOYT ART EDITOR CHARLOTTE TURNER BUSINESS MANAGER JOAN MURPHY DEDICATIQN For his friendship and guidance, and for his interest in us, we the Class of Forty-Five, with great pleasure and gratitude, dedicate the Beacon to . . . MR. ERVIN TRASK, our Superintendent. 2 Appreciation To these teachers, we, the Class of 1945 wish to express our apprecia- tion: Mr. Lehman Hoeller, our principal, our gratitude for his helpfulness during our four years at P. H. S. Miss Marguerite McGrail for guiding us throughout our Freshman year. Miss Zelda Lurie for her aid and consideration in our junior year. Miss Carline Sparhawk for the hard work, diligence, and time we know she spent to make our Senior year both successful and memorable. Miss Grace jersey for her part in making our graduation program one of the best ever presented here at Plainvillef High. Mr. Sweeney for his efforts and enthusiasm which made our junior Prom and Senior Ball successful. Sarge,' Casey for helping us out of our difficulties when we forgot our keys. 3 FACULTY Front Row CSeatedj Mr. Anthony-Civics, Ancient History, Modern Historyg Mr. Swee-neyAArt, Mechanical Drawing, Miss Landis+Modern History, Problems of Democ- racy, Englishg Miss Hannon-Typing, Shorthand, Bookkeeping, Mrs. Maroney-English, Mrs. Thompson-wPhysical Education, Miss Calmbach-English, Miss jerseywMusic Ap- preciation, Harmony, Music Supervisor for all schools, Miss Lurie-Chemistry, Physics, Mr. SneidemanABiology, Geometry, General Math, Elementary Aeronautics, Mr. Tier- ney-Algebra, Advanced Algebra, Solid and Trig, Advanced Aeronautics. Second Row fStandingj Miss Grant-Problems of Democracy, American History, Miss HartfHome Economics, Miss Klesch-M Typing, Shorthand, Office Practice, Miss McGrail-English, Librarian, Mrs. Collins- Home Economics, Miss Anderson-wBiology, Business Math, Vocational Math, Algebra, Miss Sparhawk-French, Latin, Mrs. Newell S-English. 4 S THE CLASS 45 55 .1 ' I u 'V' l . 131 ' I , Q r -- gg. V .J Idsf L' , ni-gpu -5 a W fr - wW'fXr- 7 .'l CLASS OFFICERS 'XX DONALD SASEK Don He walk: the quiet path of learning. Don is our class president. He is a clean-cut and well-liked fellow. He is a neat dresser and gets above average marks in all his subjects. He is mechanically inclined and always has a smile for everyone. Don is our future mechanical engineer. Boys Athletics 2, 3, Typing Club 2, 3, Vice President 3, Gentle- mens Club 3, Bowling 3, President of Class 4. DOROTHY SCHAFFRICK Dot' Nothing great was ever achieved without entban2:.rm Dot is a gal with personality plus! She has been an officer for all four years. She is liked by everyone and has -done much for our class and the school. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4, Co- captain 4, Orchestra 2, 3, Band 3, 4, Freshman Class Secretary, Sophomore Class President, Junior Class Secretary, Senior Class Vice President, Tri-y 2, 3, 4, Girls League 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3, Presi- dent 4, Girls Athletics, President 4, Hostel Club 3, Hockey 4, Pilot 2, Basketball 1, 4. WILLIAM MUNSON Bill I never knew .ro young a body with Jo old a head Bill is a fellow who gets better than good marks on his report card. His middle name could be Versatile because he has won equal glory in all fields of sports: football, baseball, and track. He has been one of the most popular members of our class. Dancing 1, 2, 3, Cross Country 1, 2, 3, Airplane Club 2, Track 2, Boys Athletics 2, 3, 4, Hi-y 2, 3, 4, Cooking 3, Baseball 3, 4, Secre- tary of Class 3, 4, Football 4, Arts and Crafts 4. BARBARA HOYT Barb Hear no evil, speak no evil, .fee no evil Barbara believes in doing things energetically, whether it be mak- ing up her mind, participating in sports, or putting across her opin- ions. Determined, and ready for fun. We may not always agree with her ideas, but we have enjoyed knowing her. Upon graduation Bar- bara is planning to go to a Bible school, and after that? Latin 1, 2, Gym Captain 1, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Typing Club 2, Ancient History Secretary 2, Lasana Club 3, Girls League 3, 4, Rep- resentative 3, Class Treasurer 4, Student Council Secretary 4. 6 WINIFRED AUST Winnie If you want romething, go and get 12 A Winnie has a flair for art and journalism, a very handy combi- nation which she hopes to use in the future in fashion designing or journalism. We enjoy her wise cracks, but sometimes we don't know quite how to take them. Typing 23 Dancing 23 Girls Athletics 2, 3, 43 Girls League 2, 3, 43 Fine Arts 3, 4j Vogue 43 Bowling 4. ANTONIO BARBOSA Barrel-head With the super-natural element-you know Tony is a happy-go-lucky fellow who is loyal and true to his many friends. He is one of our best football players and will be a great loss to next year's team. Boys Athletics 1, 2, 3, 43 Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Aeronautics 23 Track 3, 43 Bowling 43 Boys Cooking4. NORBERT BARTH Whitey A hone, a hone, my kingdom for a horse Whitey will either be a great bowling champion or a smart horse trainer. He likes sports and is also interested in church activities. Boys Athletics 1, 3, 43 Current Events 23 Bowling 2, 3, 43 Arts and Crafts 33 Gentlemens 4. GEORGE BARTLETT Porky Be wiser than other people if you can, but do not tell them so Porky is more of the quiet type who likes track but keeps close contact with all other sports. He has left us to go to Uncle Sam's Navy. We wish the best for him. Current Events 2, President3 Boys Athletics 2, 3, 43 Bowling 2, 3, 43 Stamp 3j Arts and Crafts 33 Track 3, 4. FRANCES BATES . Fran She appear: to he quiet until you know her Fran came to P.H.S. in her senior year from N.B.H.S. She has shown her interest in music and also her ability to make friends easily. We wish that she had been with us longer. Good luck in the Cadet Nurse Corps next year, Fran. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4j Orchestra 2, 3, 43 Band 2, 3, 43 Bowling 4. 7 lROBBRT BENNISON Robben Wit and wisdom are horn wkh a man Robert is reliable and witty. He is a line actor and liked by many. He came to P.H.S. in his sophomore year and has been active in class deeds ever since. He left us to go in the Marine Corps. Bowling 2, 3, 4, Model Airplane 2, 3, Masque and Gown 5, 4, Arts and Crafts 4, Art Director, Student Council 4. GLADYS BLACKSTON Glady Music is the thing I love most Glady is a tall, blonde beauty, who loves sports and has made the team for three years. She makes people around her happy with her constant singing. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Pilot 1, 4, Glee Club 1, 4, Masque and Gown 2, Home Economics 2, Girls League 2, 3, 4, Girls Athletics 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Tri-Y 2, 3 4, Treasurer 3, Vice President 4, Hostel 3, Bowling 4, Secretary and Treasurer. ROBERT BRIDGMAN Bridgie When one is on horseback he knows all things Bob is an ardent horseback rider and in general enjoys all sports. He is one of the leaders in basketball and baseball. A quiet boy but one we know will make his mark. , Vice President of Class 1, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Cap- tain 3, Swing Band 2, 4, Boys Athletics 2, 3, 4, Basketball 3, 4. MARY JANE BUGBEE Mary Jane Is of her own opinion still In Mary Jane we find a ready worker. The combination of good nature and dry humor, will make her future and social work a success. Latin 1, 2, Hockey 1, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 3, 4, Knitting 2, Girls Athletics 2, 3, Girls League 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Pilot 2, 3, 4, Tri-Y 2, 3, 4, Hostel 33 Baseball 3, 4, Bowling 4. RICHARD CARROLL Richie Bell Bottom Trousers, Coat of Navy Blue Richie followed in the footsteps of his brother in joining the Navy. He is easy going and full of fun. We all miss him since he has left. Boys Athletics 1, 2, 3, Boys Cooking 2: Bowling 2, 3, 4, Captain 2, Dancing 3, 4. 8 CONSTANCE CAVALIERE Connie Twinkle, twinkle, little Jtar . . . Little and lively. Connie's friendly, throaty voice is unmistakable, and her smile is never far away. Connie hopes to be a woman in white when she finishes high school. Home Economics 2, Typing 2, Dancing 2, Girls Athletics 2, 33 Girls League 2 3, 4, Knitting 33 Bowling 4. WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN Bill Style it the dren of thought Bill is tall, dark, and handsome and proves to be very quiet. Some day Bill will probably be an undertaker since he is interested in this kind of business. JEAN CICCOLELLA Chick Quiet person: are welcome everywhere jean's calm manner and nice smile make her a pleasant person to know. Her dark eyes have a shy twinkle all their own. Jean will probably be found in the business field after her graduation. Homemaking lg Dressmaking 2, 3, 4, Girls Athletics 2, 3, 4, Girls League 2, 3, 45 Pen Pals 33 Arts and Crafts 4, Treasurer. JEANNE CICCOLELLA Little chip: light great fires Jeanne may be on the small side, but she has a cheery smile and good disposition, both qualities which go to make a good pal. Great things come in little packages, so we know that Jeanne will have a lot of success. Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, Pilot 25 Girls Athletics 2, 3g Girls League 2, 3, 4g Home Economics 2, 35 President 35 Bowling 35 Radio Code 4. LILLIAN CICCOLELLA Lil Well timed rilence bath more eloquence than speech Lillie is a quiet miss, not very well known to many of us. She is a very sincere worker. Sewing 1, 23 Debating lg Girls League 2, 3, 43 Pen Pals 33 Danc- ing 3i Girls Athletics 4. 9 CHARLES CORLISS Curly 'Take me out to the Qharketj ball game Charlie is a popular guy around P.H.S. not only because of his athletic ability but because of his friendly manner as well. He is a good sport in more ways than oneg and if the army doesn't claim him first, Charlie would like to go to college and prepare for a future as a Physical Ed instructor. Basketball 2, 35 Pilot 35 Dancing 3, 45 Boys Athletics 3, 45 Base- ball 3, 4, Captain 45 Football 4. ROBERT CRAPSER Bob A hit, a very palpable hit Bob is always ready for fun, and yet he doesn't exactly dislike work fif it doesn't come too oftenj. He is popular with his class- mates and a good friend to all who know him. The girls say he is an excellent dancer. Square Dancing 25 Radio 35 Bowling 3, 4, President 45 Hi-y 3, 4, Vice President 45 Dancing 3, 45 Boys Athletics 45 Gentlemens Club 4, Archery 4. MYRON CUTLER Mac Douhl whom you will, hui never yourrelf' Mac is one of the future Ben Franklins of the world. He likes to invent things and puts them to use. He is quiet but sometimes has a joke for us. Radio 35 Aeronautics 35 Bowling 3, 45 Debating 45 Masque and Gown 4. GLADYS DICKMAN Gladie People become rich hy minding their own hurine.rJ A good sport and friendly to everyone. Gladie is fond of basket- ball, bowling, baseball, and football. She is studying to be a secretary. Home Economics 25 Pen Pals 3: Pilot 45 Girls' Athletics 4. JEAN DINGMAN Dingie She ir kind ar rhe ir fair jean came to us in her Junior year, and has made a surprising number of friends. She is cooperative and businesslike. jean plans to be a secretary. Sigma Kappa 2-Hudson High School-Hudson, New York. Girls Athletics 3, 45 Square Dance Club 45 Bowling Club 4. 10 CECILIA DYNOWSKI Cele Let thy speech he better than silence, or be silent - Celia is a friend of many a senior. She is smart in class and espe- cially talented in anything resembling a debate. Debating lg Glee Club 1, 23 Typing 2, 33 Bowling 33 Girls League 3, 4. HERBERT EWALD Herb Strength of mind is exercise. not rest It is known that Herb is a bit timid, but his presence is always known. He is a very talented boy, especially in Math, but his many talents are not wasted on the weaker sex. Aeronautics seem to occupy most of his time. Aeronauticsg Chess, Radio Code 4, Football 4. ROBERT FORSHAW Bob Live cleany speak true- Bob, quiet and conservative, is one of our future ministers. After leaving P.H.S. he will be going away to a Seminary school to con- tinue his studies. . Aeironautics 2, Football 2, 3, Boys Athletics 2, 3, 4, Boys Cook- ing . RACHEL F RYE Rae Fewest faults wrth greatest beauties joined Rae is a cheerful miss, a willing helper, and is kind to all with whom she comes in contact. She is prominent in many activities and plans to go to Connecticut University to become a nurse. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Latin 1, 2g Dancing 2, 35 Tri-Y 3, 4, Pho- tography 4, President 43 Girls Athletics 2, 3, Gym Captain 4. HOWARD FULLER Six Foot What sight worth seeing but my Gladys Howie is another one of the short members of our class. Howie is very carefree and sharp. He is interested in the business field and also New Britain. Bowling 2, 3, 49 Boys Athletics 2, 3, 4, Dancing 3, 4. 11 .1 'K 'XX l. CQ' ' 3 1. NORMAN GIGUERE Gigie According to the Comlitution- Norman is an ardent politician, always willing to have an argu- ment. He claims he's a socialist. He has been very active in Student Council affairs. He joined the Navy before graduation. Typing, Pilotg Glee Club, Vice President of Student Council 4. MILDRED GUERIERRE Millie Clolbe.r make lbe woman Millie, a smooth dresser, is rather quiet and gets along well with everyone. She is another one of the prominent secretaries of our class. BEVERLY HAINES Bev Hear: all, remember: all Although she is not easy to get acquainted with, Beverly is quite a swell girl when you do get to know her. She has a brilliant mind and will probably graduate with honors from T.C.C. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Lasana 33 Pilot 33 Arts and Crafts 33 Girls League 3, 43 Typing 33 Latin 3, 4g Gym Captain 4. SHERRLEIGH HALE Sherry DoeJ the lofty Diana care for the dog: barking about ber Very atrraCtive3 but possessing a superior air. Sherrleigh can, nevertheless, be very pleasant when she so desires She says that she also wants to go in for some kind of banking. Bowling 3, 45 Pilot, Feature Editor 4. JOE HALLINAN Joe No arguing with one who denier first principlef' Joe will long be remembered for his good ball playing, on the grid as well as on the diamond. We're sure Joe's ambition of a college career will be a real success. We look forward to seeing Joe play a good game in college. Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Man- ager 3, 4g Cooking 23 Pilot 23 Masque and Gown 2, 3, 43 Bowling 2, 4g Typing 3g Gentlemens Club 33 Track 3, 4. CARL HAMMER Buck In quiet and in confidence Jball be your Jlrenglhu Carl is a modest fellow who does his work quietly and thoroughly. Nobody hears much from him because he keeps his ideas to himself. He is bashful and doesn't talk loudly, but who are we to criticize? Aeronautics 2, Science Club 2, Boys Athletics 3, 4, Bowling 3, 4, Boys Cooking 4, Baseball 4, Gentlemens Club 4. FRANCIS HOBSON Bud Music Maerlro, please If you hear a solid boogie beat rumbling out of a piano in your tour through Plainville High, it's probably Francis indulging in one of his artistic inspirations. Bud's grin and friendliness makes him a popular fellow. He'd like to be a song writer after graduation and we wish him the best of luck. Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Cross Country 1, 3, 4, Captain 4, Photography 2, Gym Club 2, 3, Bowling 3, 4, Captain 4, Swing Band 4, Record Club 4. LORRAINE HOLCOMB Gump Laugh and the world laugh: with you Lorraine's constant smile and cheery attitude have been a joy to all of us who have been associated with her. She is tall and excels in all sports. Her ambition is to become a nurse. ' Latin 1, 2, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Arts and Crafts 2, Tri-Y 2, 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 4, Girls Athletics 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Pilot 3, 4, Assistant Editor 4, Girls League 3, 4, Base- ball 3, 4, Dancing 4, Gym Captain 4. AUDREY HOLMES Dixie 'Thy voice is like 4 gentle breeze Formerly of Bristol High, Audrey joined us in her Junior year. She is true to her word, and her voice is like her personality. Here is the big surprise! Audrey would like to spend her future raising horses out West. CBristol Highb Girls Federation 1, 2, Softball Team 2, CPlain- ville Highj Girls League 3, 4, Pen Pals 3, 4, Knitting 4. CLAIRE HORSMAN Queenie I ulill my wha! I ple4:e Claire is a happy-go-lucky, carefree individual, who likes dancing and out of town fellows. For the present, Claire is interested in joining the Waves. Good luck, sailor! Masque and Gown 2, 3, 4, Girls Athletics 2, 4, Captain 2, Danc- ing 2, 4, Girls League 2, 3, 4, Radio 33 Debating 4, Vice President. 13 LILLIAN HURLBURT Lil A makien never hold of spirit .to .rtill and quiet . . . A delicate, demure girl, Lillian looks as though she might have stepped out of a cameo. Her gentle, quiet manner has an old fash- ioned charmg and her art work is something to oh and ah about. Skating also holds a fascination for Lillian and she hopes to make either that or her art work her future. Student Council 1, 2, Hockey 1, 2, Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, Fine Arts 2, Girls League 2, 3, 4, Girls Athletics 2, 4, Pilot 35 Home Eco- nomics 3. GERTRUDE IBITZ Gert Silence is golden Gert is short and bashful. She has a sunny disposition and a cheery manner. She is one of the outstanding secretaries of the class. Arts and Crafts 2, 3, Home Economics 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Girls League 2, 3, 45 Puppet and Marionette 39 Pilot 3, 4. GEORGE JESTER jet He'J happy-go-lucky, he'J peppy, that'.f true, But heneafh it all, there'r u heart of true blue George could do almost anything with those lengthy limbs of his. Many a time his marble like stature and fierce expression has brought terror into the hearts of some freshmen. He is a good worker, and can be depended upon. He is one of the most popular boys in our class. Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4g Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 3, 4, Bowl- ing 2, 3, Boys Cooking 2, 35 Dancing Club 2, 3, 4, Gentlemens Club 31 Boys Chorus 4. WALTER KARABIN Spic 'That can? he right Spic is always jovial and friendly to all. Give him a bed and he will go right to sleep. He also has a great interest in sports. His intentions after he graduates are the Navy. Bowling 2, Boys Cooking 25 Boys Athletics 2, 3, Dancing 2, 3, Aeronautics 2, 3, 4, Gentlemens Club 3, Football 3, 4, Hi'Y 3, 41 Baseball 4. CHARLES KOCHANSKI Charlie I'll .til lhit one out Charlie is an easy going person, witty and more than just ath- letically inclined. He has made his mark on the football team. Very few things bother him and worry he has not as yet met. Radio 3, Football 3, 4, Boys Athletics 4, Dancing 4, Bowling 4. 14 VITO LEFEMINE Vito The man worth while ix the man who can Jrnile Telling funny jokes is one of his favorite pastimes. However, he is a good student and ever ready to do the tasks set before him. The opposite sex holds a great attraction for Vito. He is well liked at P.H.S. Vito is now in the 'Army Air Corps. Masque and Gown 2, 35 Football 2, 3, 45 Bowling 2, 5, 45 Track 33 Dancing 3, 4. LILLIAN LEKUS Lil You're kidding of courre Lil is witty and full of fun. Pleasant natured and always ready with an answer. She will probably be a success after graduation as a secretary. Dancing 1, 45 Girls League 2, 3, 45 Pen Pals 3, 4, President 45 Sewing 35 Vogue 45 Record Club 4. RITA MALHOIT Rita A friend in need i.r a friend indeed Rita is a new friend to most of us as she came to us in her Junior year. She is very business-like in all she undertakes. Her favorite sport is dancing and does well at it, too! Rita hope: to become a secretary, but we all know she will. DOUGLAS MASON Doug Happy ar the day if long Doug is a lot of fun and adds a great deal to a class. He has an answer for everyone. Doug is well known for his basketball ability particularly. He will be a great loss to the '46 basketball team. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Cross Country 35 Bowling 3, 45 Football 4, Manager. ALFRED MASTRIANNI Sonny Life if wha! you make it Sonny is always cheerful and ready to make friends, We must mention his musical abilities5 he plays a guitar, and is an excellent singer. He has won acclaim in former years for his cowboy singing on the radio. Sonny is also a loyal member of the Swing Band. First Aid 25 Pilot 45 Swing Band 45 Science 4. 15 CONCETI' A MATTIOLI Connie H-rn-rn-rn, What do you mean hy that? Connie is another industrious person who believes in doing a good job. She enjoys a good laugh and is always taking things the other way much to the amusement of her friends. Connie has chosen Simmons for her Alma Mater after june and there will study to be a social worker. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sewing 2, Home Nursing 35 Typing 3, Stu- dent Council 3, 4g Hockey 4. EUGENE McLELLAN Mac Whatever if worth doing at all is worth doing well Gene is quiet and reserved. A person who is heard of very little but to those who know him he is a true friend. Gene is one who will never become ill from worry. Typing 33 Chess 33 Boys Cooking 3, 4, Bowling 4. FREDERICK MONSAM Fred Where ir the life that late I led Fred has left us for the Army but will always be remembered as a dependable friend. A zealous square dancer, Fred is not always as quiet as he appears. Boys Athletics 3, 43 Bowling 4. JOAN MURPHY Joan A friend forever and a day joan, a neat dresser and cute looker, is a very likeable person. She has helped out our class in many ways in the past years at P.H.S. She wants to be a Dental Hygienist. We hope she'll succeed. Class Treasurer lg Debating lg Hockey 1, 4g Basketball 1, 2, 33 Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Pilot 2, 3, 4, Business Manager 43 Tri-Y 2, 3, 4, Girls Athletics 2, 3, Girls League 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 43 Lasana Club 3, 4, Vice President 4, Student Council 4. NEVA NERI Nev Looking forward to pleasure is also a pleasure Fun-loving, frank and flirtatious describe Neva to a T . A will- ing worker with an amiable personality will help make Neva's future a success. We all wish you the best of luck, Neva. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Tri-Y 2, 3, 43 Pilot 2, 3, 4g Cheerleading 3, 4, Basketball 3, 4. 16 JOSEPH NEVELOS Joe A recklerr and irreverant knight was be Joe is one of the mainstays of the Masque and Gown, and an all-around good fellow. He is clever, and hard working-when he wants to be. He is very well liked by all his classmates, his line of wisecracks are practically unsurpassed. Here's to a long life and a snappy one, Joe. Masque and Gown 2, 3, 4, Boys Cooking 2, 3, Boys Athletics 2, 35 Boys Chorus 3, Dancing 3, Bowling 4. ANN O'BRIEN O. B. What you give to the world, the world will give to you Ann is very active in class affairs. She is a lover of sports and has gone all-out for them. Her amusing wisecracks have kept everyone in stitches. She believes in standing up for her own rights. Latin Club 1, 2, Hockey 1, 2, 4,1 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Tri-Y 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Student Council 3, Pilot 2, 3, 4, Girls League 2, 3, 4 Girls Athletics 2, 3, 4, Hostel 2, 3. EUGENE O'BRIEN Obe I beg your pardon Obe is very comical and nonchalant. He always breaks up the monotony of class with his witty sayings. He came into the public eye in his comical parts of the dramatic club's plays. ' Ngasque and Gown 2, 3, 4, Debating 3, 4, Dancing Club 4, Bowl- ing . JOYCE PAHL Jeri All nature if but art Although Joyce is a clever skillful artist she is also a very able secretary. Among her many accomplishments she has proved herself an excellent roller skater. So-long and good luck to you in the future. Hockey 1, Masque and Gown 2, 3, 4, Dancing Club 2, 4, Pilot 3, Vogue 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4. JAMES PARKER Ace Will this little oak ever grow up? Jim is our short, sharp and well-liked boy. He likes to do drafting and play different sports. When it comes to girls, Jim is a little shy. Bowling 2, Hi-y 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Chess 3, Class Treasurer 3, Typing 4. 17 Am, -v-Q' FLORENCE PEDROLINI Pedgie Irn't he cute? Pedgie is an active person with twinkling eyes and a ready smile. She is a carefree girl and the life of many a party. Her ambition is to become a hair dresser. Latin 13 Arts and Crafts 2, Girls League 2, 3, 45 Tri-Y 3, 4, Bowl- ing 3, 4, Pilot 3, 43 Record 4. BEATRICE PERRON Bea My wit ir sborl, you well may understand A quiet complacent girl, but one we have enjoyed having around. Bea will be remembered for her quiet and likeable disposition. Good luck in the secretarial field after graduation. Pilot 2, 3, 45 Arts and Crafts 2, 33 Home Economics 2, 35 Girls Athletics 43 Bowling 4. RAYMOND PIASCIK Ray Think, nature me 4 man-at-armr did make Ray is another member of our class who has left for the Navy. He is a smooth dancer and has become especially prominent on the football field. Football 2, 3, 45 Dancing 3, 4. NANCY POWERS Nan Knowledge ir Power Nancy is one of the smartest girls in our class. She has a beautiful singing voice and is helpful to everyone who comes in contact with her. She is also a talented artist. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4g Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 35 Latin Club 1, 2g Pilot 3g Pen Pals 35 Fine Arts 3g and Hockey Varsity 4. VERGA RATCLlFFE Sue Oh tbere brothers! Talkative but rather pessimistic, Verga is a good pal who has her own burdens to carry. Swimming is Verga's favorite sport and she would like to be either a Physical Ed. or swimming instructor. Girls Athletics 2g Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Girls League 2, 3, 4, Tri-Y 2g Vogue 2, 3, Dancing 3, 4. 18 MARY REALE ' Marv Lori: two golden hourr, each Jef with sixty diamonds. No reward ir offered for they are lost forever Mary is anxious to please. She enjoys journalism and has proved to be successful in it thus far. She is friendly to everyone and liked by all. Mary plans to be a secretary. Latin 1, 2, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 35 Girls League 2, 3, 4, Social Chairman 3, Vice Presi- dent 4, Gym Captain 3, 4, Student Council 4. BARBARA REDFIELD Red When Irirh eyes are smiling . . . Peppy and part Irish, Barbara never fails to appear with the green on the Good Saint's Day. She is fond of music, firm in her convictions, and after graduation plans to wear the gray of a K-det Nurse. Red and Rae Frye are an almost constant team. Latin 1, 2, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, Varsity 1, 2, 3, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Dancing 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls League Representative 2, 3, 4, Girls Ath- letics 3, Swing Band 4, Tri-Y 4, Student Council 4. JOHN RIERA Johnny Congratulations are in order for Johnny because he has made good in his leadership in sports. Mentally it's quite a strain to be as popular as Johnny-but he doesn't seem to mind it. Johnny is quite a social light, having brought joy into many feminine hearts at numerous school affairs. Johnny is one of the best guards on Plainville High's football team. The student body will miss Johnny a great deal. Boys Cooking, Boys Athletics, Football 3, 4, Basketball 3, 4, Baseball 4. MAVIS SCHERR Blondie Good humor ir always cortlagiouf' Blondie has a saucy manner and a ready giggle. She likes a good time and makes one wherever she goes. Pilot 2, 3, 4, Girls League 2, 3, 4, Masque and Gown 2, 3, 4, Bowling 1, 4, Aeronautics 3, Arts and Crafts 4. WILBUR SLATE C, I will .vit down now hut the time will some when you will hear me. Wilbur is very quiet in class, and has an interest in chemistry, radios, and photography. We are sure he will succeed in whatever he undertakes. After he graduates, he plans to become a member of the armed forces. High School Band 4, Glee Club 4, Science, Chairman. 19 CHARLES SPRAGUE Charlie The quiet mind ir richer than 4 crown Charlie has always been very quiet and studious. Not many of us know much about him. He left high school in his senior year to become a member of the Freshman class at the University of Connecticut. Aeronautics l, Stamp Club l, 2, Science 2, Photography 2, Chess Club 3, 4, Cooking Club 3, 4, Gentlemens Club 4. SHIRLEY STEWART Stew Life ir 4 comedy and I love life Stew has a bubbling personality. Even'on blue days she can see the funny side and is ever willing to swap jokes. Good company and a good pal, Stew says that her future ambition is undecided but she will take life as it comes. You can't miss her laugh. Latin Club 1, Science Club 2, Pilot 2, Girls Athletics 2, 4, Home Economics 2, 4, Typing 3. MARY TATA Tata No recipe openeth the heart like a true friend Mary is a petite, friendly girl whose presence is enjoyed by all. She would like very much to take up beauty culture. After high school she plans to attend a school for that held. We know she will succeeed. Gleie Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pilot 2, 3, 4, Gym Captain 4, Girls League 2, 3, . ROBERTA THURBER Bob Oh fer them wide open muses Roberta is our Tomboy and a very likeable one too. Believe it or not, she is also literarily inclined and can manufacture some goodly manuscripts and verses. Bob plans to combine nursing with writing on the side. Perhaps her case histories will provide some interesting background material. First Aid 1, 2, Dancing 2, Girls Athletics 2, 3, Arts and Drafts 2, 3, Pilot 2, 3, Business Manager 3, Pen Pals secretary 3, Girls League 3, 4, Bowling 4. NORMAN TOFFOLON - Toffy You're Crazy Norman is a good looking and popular member of our class. He has been very active in class affairs and his pet interest is Chemistry. He also has become prominent on footfield. He left early in his Senior year to become a member of Admiral Farragut Academy. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Photo Club 2, 3, Chess Club 2, Gentlemens Club 3, Record Club 4, Vice President of junior class. 20 fc .A CHARLOTTE TURNER Charlotte WondrouJ thing! bath :he wrougbt with ber bands Charlotte is the possessor of the magical fingers which turn out those handsome drawings in art class. A quiet, reserved girl-one would never think talent is hidden underneath. Teachers College or art school will claim Charlotte after graduation. Latin Club 1, 23 Glee Club 1, 2, 33 Class Secretary 23 Art Club- 2, 33 Debating 3g Girls League Secretary 33 Typing 4. FILOMENA VARRONE Philly A friend to all ir the best policy Philly's good nature and genial manner have made her a friend of many at P.H.S. So long and good luck in, whatever the future holds for you. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Girls League 2, 3, 43 Girls Athletics 2, Cap- tain3 Puppet and Marionette 2, Treasurerg Dancing 2g Typing 3g Vogue 4. ELLA WILFINGER Ella Live apart and like it In her own quiet way, Ella has worked her way successfully through P.H.S. Her quietness has made her easy to get along with and the many good qualities hidden beneath Ella's silent mien will help to bring her success and luck in her business career. Girls Ensemble 2g Girls Athletics 33 Pilot 3, 4. GEORGE VWITIK George Blow, Gabriel, blow George is very studious and is .successful in whatever he does. He is interested in athletics, especially basketball. He blows a mellow trumpet in the high school band. Uncle Sam will be looking for him around graduation. Boys Cooking 2, 33 Boys Athletics 23 Basketball 33 Science 33 Band 43 Chess 43 Gentlemens 4. PAULINE YOUCIS Pauline All tbutlr great and good is done by patient lrying Pauline is dependable and what she does she does well. She is bound to go far in whatever field she chooses. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Latin 1, 23 Hockey 1, 43 Student Council 2-, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, President 4g Typing 3, 43 Basketball 4. 21 ALLEN ZETFERGREN Zeke 'That mutt be fine, I do not understand a word An all-around guy is Allen. A friend to all, but a perpetual arguer. At assemblies and other public performances, Allen has showed a nice tenor voice. Allen's plans for the future are indehnite but we think Uncle Sam will claim him for the service soon. Bowling 2, Dancing Club 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3, Aeronautics 2, Basketball 2, 3g Boys Athletics 2, Genrlemens Club 3g Chess Club 35 Glee Club 3, 4, Boys Chorus 3, 43 Debating Club 4. I SHIRLEY ZINK - Shirl He who bas no horse bar no adventure Shirley is an eiuestrienne iii you know what we meanb . A good dancer never lac ing partners. Our expectations for Shirley as at Laboratory Technician are of the highest. , Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-captain 4, Latin 1, 23 Hockey 2, 3, 4g Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Tri-y 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Archery 2, Dancing 2, 33 Varsity 3, 45 Hostel 3, Aeronautics 3, Student Council 4, Vice President 4. LORRAINE ANGELO Lore 0utride attraction are ber mam interert- Especially men and roller-skating Lorraine is a member of our class from whom we hear very little. Her friendly manner has made her noticed but not known. A good commercial student, likely to succeed. Arts and Crafts 2, Girl's 2, 3, 4, Vogue 3, 4, Home Economics 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4, Fine Arts 3, 4. MARGUERITE SUNBURY Midge A .raft answer turneth away wrath, Bat grievous word: stir up anger Our small, shy, unassuming Senior, Marguerite, is not seen much around school. We wish you luck in the years following' '45. Pilot 2, 4, Home Economics 2, 35 Girls Athletics 4. 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On December 8th we all went to the auditorium to hear President Roosevelt give his speech asking Congress to declare war on japan. It was on Sunday, December 7th, the japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor. In june we re- ceived our class pins and were the last class to have a graduation program from junior to Senior High School. The first social event of our Sophomore career was a Saint Patricks Day Dance. Later in the spring we had a Sophomore Hop. It was during this year that for the first time members of the senior class took over the duties of the teachers. It was such a success that we looked forward to the day we could do likewise. This same year the school was honored when the basketball team won the State B Championship. As juniors and old timers at this sort of thing we elected our officers so we could get started thinking about our Prom early in the year. We gave a Christmas Party after which we settled down and concentrated on the Prom. With China as a theme, Miss Lurie as class advisor and Mr. Sweeney as art director, the junior Prom was a great success. After the Prom we juniors sported our new class rings. Having finally reached our longed for goal as Seniors we plunged right into work by electing our class officers and committees for the year's activities. Senior Day had been established as tradition and at last the day had come-we too assumed the dignity and authority of the faculty. By the time the class dues were paid it was a bit late to hold the annual hot dog roast so we had a spaghetti supper in December, at which we presented a gift to Mr. Bernardo who was leaving P. H. S. The football team won the State B Championship for the school and amid all this excitement we were practicing for our graduation. Our class is setting another precedent. By the ac- tions of the Board of Education our class is to graduate ten days before school is formally closed. Our last week of school promises to be a busy and exciting week for all of us. Our Senior Ball will be held on june lst. Bac- calaureate Service is to be on Sunday june 3rd, Senior Assembly and Class Night, a hilarious evening for all, come on june 6th. At last on june 8th, in cap and gown and all a bit nervous, we shall march up the aisle. All happy, many proud and some surprised, we shall walk across the stage to receive our diplomas. It will be a sad parting for all but now we, as young men and women, shall step out into the world, taking as our motto, I'll either find a way or make one. 24 Q65 MOST POPULAR QW SUPERLATIVE fm 5109 KN CL 3-'EZ-Qgkffhfkfk' fi dis 5 sei , fjWX A85' WW H 'O 1 4716, s 5 G J' Class Prophecy While on my post-war tour through the States, ac- companied by my secretary, Joyce Pahl, I saw many of my old classmates. With a stop over of a few hours in New York, we toured the city, stopping to eat at an exclusive restaurant where we found Florence Pedro- lini to be the dietitian. Walking past a Travel Bureau, we saw Charlie Sprague, the most capable manager be- ing assisted by Maggie Sunbury at the switchboard and Ella Willfinger as cashier. A loud noise attracted our attention and down the street came a car announc- ing that one should vote for Zeke Zettergren as the candidate for filling the major political ofiice of the town-that of dog catcher. We also visited a hospital for War Veterans where we found a red-headed nurse to be every boy's heart throb-it was Red Redfield, vho found her hardest patient to be Vito Lefemine suf- fering from a few minor scratches. There, also was Lillian Lekus acting as Nurse's Aid. As we ambled on out we met Rita Malhoit, who was acting secretary to a well-known lawyer in the city. We passed a park which we learned had been designed by Eugene Mc- Lellan with Connie Mattioli as his very efficient secre- tary. A large recreation building which bore the name, Fred Monsam, Architect, was located within the park. Returning to Grand Central Station, prior to boarding our train, we saw Joan Murphy giving out informa- tion, ably assisted by Neva Neri, who really had most of the ideas, Calso most of the sailorsj. While collect- ing our luggage at the check room, we met Eugene O'Brien loaded down with football equipment, head- ing for a college where he was to coach boys in the technique of good football. We boarded our train to find none other than Lorraine Angelo occupying the seat in front of us. Lorraine, en route to Washington, where she was secretary to Congressman Bill Cham- berlin, told us that Winnie Aust was a popular mem- ber of Congress. Another car on the train was devoted to some fine looking horses and their trainer, Norbert Barth, and his assistant George Bartlett. They were off to the big races in Sarasota, Florida. In the club car we found a band conducted by Frances Bates with Gladie Blackston as vocalist. We also found that famous commercial artist, Bob Benninson, on the train going south to gather new ideas. We discovered, as our train was about to leave, that our engineer was none other than Bob Bridgeman. The mechanic, Dick Car- oll, was responsible for the upkeep of the train, while nurse Mary Jane Bugbee looked out for the welfare of the passengers. Mary Jane told us that Connie Cavalier was a nurse at Bellevue Hospital in New York. When Mary Jane heard we were stopping off at Virginia Beach for a day, she suggested we sojourn at the fa- mous Cavalier Hotel wherethe Ciccolella sisters were managers and cousin Jeanne was the delightful hostess. Before many hours had passed, Mary Jane in the process of performing her duties throughout the train, gath- ered the various passengers who were members of P. H. S. class of '45 in the club car. While sipping cof- fee we reminisced about many former classmates. We learned that the most talked about playboy of the New York Nite clubs was Bob Crapser who is seen fre- quently with Madison Square Garden's star basketball player, Charlie Corliss. Now that the war was over Myron Cutler was helping Broadway with its lighting problems. We were all told by Coach Barboza to put on our mutt list for our next New York trip, the ex- clusive Rec Bobbles Inn managed by Jean Dingman with Gladys Dickman in charge of her cuisine. Frances Bates told us that while attending a football week-end at Dartmouth college she saw Herb Ewald save the day for Purdue. As the train slowed down Joyce and I realized that we were at our destination. Hurriedly we gathered our belongings and descended from the train only to bump into Celia Dynowski, who had won nation wide fame in the state versus Fish Eye Dick case, and was return- ing to Washington after having spent a month re- cuperating. After a day of surf bathing and sunning at the beach, we hopped a train to Washington, where we found our central government safe in the hands of former Plainvillites. Our competent President, Joe Nevelos, was ably aided by Don Sasek, Secretary of State, and Mary Reale, his confidential secretary. After our visit to the Capitol we decided to take in a play. At Washingtons leading theater as the cur- tains opened we found to our amazement that Jimmie Parker was playing the leading part in Macbeth. The play was directed and produced by Raymond Piascik's Renew the Old Geniuses Theatrical Company. On the way out we met Beatrice Perron in the lobby. Bea was traveling with her husband, an ex-weight-lifter. At the experimental laboratories of a famous Uni- versity in Washington, scientific research was progress- ing rapidly under the direction of Nan Powers, and her efiicient assistant, Bill Munson. The following morning we boarded a plane for the West. And that evening we arrived in Hawkville, Colo- rado. In the boarding house where we stayed, we were surprised to find Mavis Scherr executive secretary at the airport. During our chat with Mavis that evening we were told that Wilber Slate and Al Mastrianni, the two mad scientists, have found many new ways to blow up the Yale Laboratories, where they are employed, and that the brilliant mathematician, Pauline Youcis, balanced and recorded their equations. We were aston- ished to learn that Bob Forshaw was the minister of the new church, but was sorry to hear that he was not in town. He was visiting Barbara Hoyt, a fellow work- er at a church conference. During a tour of the town we found at the new high school the naval veteran, Norman Giguere, lecturing on rocket heliocopters. Audrey Holmes, one of the teachers, was sitting in the front row. Rachel Frye, the school nurse, was patching up one of Buddy Hobson's track runners. Joe Hallinan was carefully training his football team for the Hawkville-Lewis game. Saunter- ing through the center of town, we saw where Mildred Guerriere and Gertrude Ibitz had started a hat shop,and a few blocks down we saw Sherrleigh Hale's bank. An elaborate neon sign hanging over a door of Spic Karabin's block read, District Attorney-Claire Hors- man Inc. Lillian Hurlbert's art studio was in the same building. Roberta Thurber was head nurse at the local hospi- tal designed by Carl Hammer. Lorraine Holcomb and Beverly Haines, successful nurses, were there but Lor- raine was leaving soon to get married. On the way back to the boarding house we noticed George jesters Garters and Socks Factory. We were later told that Howard Fuller, his private secretary, was constantly struggling to keep Georges affairs in order. The following moaning we took a bus and headed for good old Connecticut. In Chicago, we saw posters of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus which was in town. Shirley Stewart was pictured in pink tights as the trapeze artist par excellence, and Ann O'Brien as the lion tamer. At the circus grounds we dis- covered Mary Tata as the star ticket saleslady. In a restaurant we met George Witik, head of the Sikorsky Airplane Factory, who was attending an Air conference. Norman Toffolon Esq., successful Wall Street broker, was chatting with him about the stu- pendous news of the liberation of Spain from the Franco depotism by Shirley Zink. He spoke in glowing terms of Doug Mason, who had just completed an operatic tour of the West. We arrived in Plainville just in time for the Alum- ni Dinner. There we saw Verga Ratcliffe who told us that she was the nurse at Marlin-Rockwell. She also told us that johnny Riera is occupying his time in teaching the Australians how to play football Riera style. We also saw Charlotte Turner who was teaching in an art school of New York. After dinner, Filly Varrone's map collection, the finest in the U. S. was exhibited. Others from the class of '45 that were at the dinner were Charles Kochanski who had taken Mr. Sweeney's place in the High School faculty, and Dot Schaffrick who was home getting a little rest and doing a bit of composing for enjoyment. Dot, Paderewski's successor, had been playing at Carnegie Hall nightly. Our trip had been a success for we had seen ever so many of our former classmates and were proud to find that each had been a success in his own field. 12 X 71 of A X f ke' Xl Wi x if X 27 j A BEST 5 i K 4 71 Q -x M W , X c f mf- . , Mm .l 'WA' W3-Qi' ag New NATU RED PxN5W jlq f76' 7714775 .F f,, 1 3 Q ' uv X W 1 .. .Y N 205 M W 'mp 2' i ff 'fQf'! , 8 ,':, 3 5 ga, ,iff Xtif- ! ff xx 5 . 1 N1 1- aff 4 If 'N 4 X nf I 0 um f IL X 1, A - 3 ' 1 l6'g f- Xi. I 41 ,Q N C7'l5'5.g Glee Club The Glee Club under the able di- rection of Miss jersey is another or- ganization of which we are very proud. The regular programs are the Fall Minstrel Show, the Christmas and Easter Cantatas, and the Spring Concert. The ofhcers are: President, Dorothy Schaffrickg Vice President, Vincent Ringroseg Co-Secretaries, janet Freeman and Bill Thomasg Treasurer, Doris Ritchie. Band This is the hrst year the Band has had these nice uniforms. They are seen at all the Football games and at the Masque and Gown performan- ces. They are under the direction of Miss jersey. The Band has become one of the most outstanding organ- izations of Plainville High School. Student Council The members of this organiza- tion are chosen from a list of volun- tary candidates. They are working for the betterment of the school and its students. The council through its budget system has provided us with assemblies, the Pilot, one Glee club or Masque and Gown performance. The Officers are: President, Pauline Youcisg Vice President, Shirley Zinkg Secretary, Barbara Hoyt, Treasurer, Lyndon Ratcl-ciffe. Mzlsque and Gown The Masque and Gown club has been very active this past school year under the leadership of President, Edward Noe, Vice President, julia Katag Treasurer, Benigna Lopezg and Secretary, Myrna Tedesco. They have taken part in the Connecticut Drama Festival and belong to the National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society. The sixteen members have given one three-act play, junior Miss, and one or two one-act plays. They have gone to radio plays and have had a demonstration in make- up. Under the advisory of Miss Calmbach we know they will go far. if 9 GR Q .P . Q, 1 .. fr , Q 11 2 ' -T' Q? S, gf gr M ja ni w ,gag 3 3 K, NY sw i1m - I ' C s ,WX 3 .3 1 .Q R14 ' s f-'sw H ,. l r xv . A bt Y . :x,f lf ff' f 18 Q .J Q, 1, if wi Q X f-mg A - W, , 0, Q. 3 y if 1, MJ, Y Q aa, 5 A Q. 1 C. Q .1 Pin fm N' 'asv 41' X 4 if we 5 9' ' GLN tik.-1 '44 7 ln 1 3 ., , i f x R eb, X is J ,Jw K X W S I .A 1: 4 o is , S R if My Basketball The basketball team enjoyed a season of successful playing, as far as the semi-finals of the State Cham- pionship was concerned. The mem- bers of the first team are: Charles Corliss, Captaing George Jester, Bob Bridgman, john Morowka as for- wardsg and Gordon Mayers, and Doug Mason as guards. The mem- bers of the V.'s are: Donohue, Captaini B. Thomas, M, Zinkie- wicz, as forwardsg and C. Stuart, and R. St. Pierre as guards. Football The football team of '44-'45 was a championship team. Captained by Norman Toffolon and Tony Bar- bosa the members of the team are: Gordon Mayers, joe Hallinan, Charles Corliss, john Riera, Charles Kochanski, Lyndon Ratcliffe, Fran- cis Low, and Herb Ewald. Substi- tuting are: Eugene O'Brien, Walt Karabin, Ken Kochanski, Bill Munson, and Vito Lefemine, Coach Piurek had worked hard and led P. H. S. to winning the State B Championship. At a banquet in the teams honor, they all received gold footballs, l NSW V Track The track team, captained by Bud Hobson, is expected to hold its own against the best of their opponents. Their new coach this year is Mr. Tierney. A Girls' Basketball Going by the name of Blue An- gels, the firstteam, under the.ex- cellent management of Coach Thompson has won five out of six games. The members of the first team are: Lorraine Holcomb, Cap- taing Gladys Blackston, Betty Hol- comb as forwardsg and Ann O'Brien, Shirley Zink and Corrine Antonelli as guards. To wind up a successful basketball season the team had a banquet. 45 IN THE ARMED FORCES 'li my RAY PnAScu4 BOB BENNISON 4. K an 'AWK' QI'- X . ...- ...,..- 1 N 1 .- , A STEVE MMCHAK FRED MUNSAM NORMAN GHGUERF ZOZUKZ CPZUOITIGU F3 c: -I I'- FU IJ -IJUFEIIDRJO U1 Ja :O -4 1: S In Ju I o ,.. I 'T 0:01:10-IU U1 5 vw A .za rn -I ffl -'I E X of '45 EDMUND ARSENAULD USN. WALTER HEIYIINGWAY USN. ARTHUR BUELL USA. LEROY LINSLEY USN. KENNETH CAMBRIDGE USA. DONALD LOGAN USA. HERBERT CARLSON USA. ALEX IVIIKULAK USA. ARTHUR DUGUAY USN. GERALD ROPER LISA, NICHOLAS FERNANDEZ USN. RAYMOND SMITH U.S.A PAUL HARDY USA. WILLIAM MURPHY Ylttslllltll uni1CLesTumanl ol lite Gllass UII94 Be it known to all people, that we, the class of 1945, of Plainville High School, located in the town of Plainville in the State of Connecticut, one of the forty-eight states of the United States of America, being of sound and disposing mind, body and judgment, and of lawful draft age, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament, revoking all other wills made by us in weaker moments. To Mr. Hoefler, we extend our thanks for four successful high school years, and do bequeath to him a three month vacation to recuperate. To Mr. Trask we leave many thanks, remembering always the things he has done for us. To Mr. Casey we leave a brand new set of master keys to keep for himself. We the Class of '45 leave to Miss McGrail, our Freshman class adviser, our sincere grati- tude for starting us off in P. H. S. To Miss Lurie, our Junior adviser, we leave our thanks for guiding us through a tough Jun- ior year. To Miss Sparhawk we leave our appreciation for a successful Senior year. I, Donald Sasek, leave my ability to guide Seniors to the future senior presidents. I, Bill Munson, leave my popularity to Walter Plasko. I, Dot Schaffrick, leave my clarinette to Beatrice Hird. I, Barbara Hoyt, leave that certain charm to Julia Kata. I, Lorraine Angelo, leave my typing ability to Antoinette Sylvester. I, Winifred Aust, leave my A marks to Tony Dell Donna. I, Barrel-Head Barbosa, leave my football shoulders to Harlan Burgess. I, Norbert Barth, leave my love for horses to John Gould. I, George Bartlett, leave my singing ability to Mike Mastrianni. I, Frances Bates, leave the little booth at the Strand to Mary Stanley. I, Bob Bennison, leave my fondness for Chemistry to Paul Dyndiok. I, Gladys Blackston, leave my long golden locks to Jean Gabes. I, Bob Bridgman, leave my skill in math to Bill Bergenty. I, Mary Jane Bugbee, leave my gutterballs to Donald Munson. I, Richie Carroll, leave my large dimples to Duffy Donahue. I, Connie Cavaliere, leave my giggles to Betty Jane Holcomb. I, Bill Chamberlin, leave the morgue to Eddie Noe. I, Jeanne Ciccolella, leave William Shakespeare to Mrs. Moroney. I, Lillie Ciccolella, leave my hearty laugh to Alice Eaton. I, Charles Corliss, leave my basketball ability to Gordon Mayers. I, Bob Crapser, leave my way with the girls to Don Parmaley. I, Myron Cutler, leave my knowledge of science to Oscar Provencher. I, Gladys Dickman, leave my fondness for barn dancing to Francis Low. I, Jean Dingman, leave my position aft Edmonds. I, Cecilia Dynowski, leave my Polish vocabulary list to Miss Grant. I, Herb Ewald, leave my quiet manners to John Dynowski, I, Bob Forshaw, leave my love for an argument to John Villardi. I, Rachel Frye, leave my appendix to Miss Lurie, I, Howard Fuller, leave my New Britain telephone number to anyone having an extra nickel. I, Norman Giguere, leave my Student Council arguments to Marvin Anderson. I, Mildred Guerriere, leave my choice of smart clothes to Jean Berardy. I, Beverly Haines, leave my mental capacity to all students of P. H. S. I, Sherrleigh Hale, leave my tall stories to Richard Lambert. I, Joe I-Iallinan, leave my witty remarks to Roger Hoyt.' I, Carl Hammer, leave my blushes to Howard Hamm. I, Francis Hobson, leave my track ability to John Rocha. I, Lorraine Holcomb, leave my curls to Coach Thompson. I, Audrey Holmes, leave my laugh to Jeanette Aube. I, Claire Horsman, leave my curly bangs to Doris Doucette. I, Lillian Hurlburt, leave my charming manners to Dolores De Angelo. I, Gertrude Ibitz, leave a warm seat in room 55. I, George Jester, leave my careful manners to Red Ratcliffe. I, Walt Karabin, leave my ability to polka to all the boys of P. H. S. Please take advantage of my generous offer, fellas. I, Charles Kochanski, leave my love for homework to James Brennan. I, Vito Lefemine, leave my nickname Wolf to Bill DeLorenze. I, Lillian Lekus, leave my ability to make friends to Dot Goodman. I, Rita Malhoit, leave my businesslike manner to Nan Edwards. I, Douglas Mason, leave my ability to manage the football team to Coach Piurek. I, Alfred Mastrianni, leave my sleeping in class to Ralph Arnold. I, Connie Mattioli, leave my love for French to Carol Somerfeldt. I, Eugene McLellan, leave Adolph Fernandez and the car. I, Frederick Monsam, leave my quiet, smooth mannerisms to Byron Treado. To all the members of the class of '45 who have left early in the service of our country, we the remaining members of the class want. to wish you all Good Luck. I, joan Murphy, leave my ability to finance the Beacon to Ruth MacQuarrie. I, Neva Neri, leave my comehither look to Joanne Phelps. I, joe Nevelos, leave my position at the Fulton to anyone who wishes it. To Ann O'Brien, we the class of '45 donate a fund for her broken glasses. I, Eugene O'Brien, leave 20 lbs. to Mr. Sneideman. I, Joyce Pahl, leave my quaint walk to Marion Vogt. I, jimmy Parker, leave my winning smile. I, Florence Pedrolini, leave my list of eligible men. I, Beatrice Perron, leave my excuse, I missed the bus, to my sister Della. I, Ray Piascik, leave my place in football to Ken Kochanski. I, Nancy Powers, leave my love for hockey to Florence Santocroce. I, Verga Ratcliffe, with regret leave my white collar job at M. R. C. to anyone desiring it. I, Barbara Redfield, leave my freckle remover to Red Dalena. Here's hoping you have bet- ter luck than I did, Red I, john Riera, leave my position as left guard on the Football Team to Red Dalena. I, Mary Reale, leave the management of M. R. C. to the head of the company. ' I, Mavis Scherr, leave my book entitled, How to Talk, to Mary Rizza, who can get along nicely without it. I, Charles Sprague, leave my Hirtatious manner to Mike Iacovazzi. I, Wilber Slate, leave my place in the band to all future Gabriels. I, Shirley Stewart, leave my acrobatic ability to Mary Posados. I, Marguerite Sunbury, leave my bike for my brother to ride alone. I, Mary Tata, leave my good friend Betty Lippke to struggle for herself. I, Roberta Thurber, leave my happy-go-lucky way to Myrna Tedesco. I, Norm Toffolon, leave my records to the Dancing Club. I, Charlotte Turner, leave my quiet ways to Ruth Wilbur. I, Filomena Varrone, leave, taking with me my mother's cakes. I, Ella Wilhnger, leave to my brother Frank the will to get ahead. I, Ge . 'ge Witik, leave my slick methods of dancing to Henry Morton. I, Pauline Youcis, leave my sleepless nights doing homework. I, Allen Zettergren, leave my friends, Cadwell Hoerle and Charles Stewart. I, Shirley Zink, leave the Hood-lights in my back yard to Corinne Antonelle. I, Jean Ciccolella, leave my pleasant ways to Martha Hoerle. To the Class of '46, we the Class of '45, leave the comfortable front seats in the auditorium. To the Class of '47, we the Class of '45, hope your Prom turns out as well as ours did. To the Class of '48, we the Class of '45, leave our wishes for three more successful years in high school. This will has been probated on the sixth day of june, in the year of Our Lord one thou- sand nine hundred and forty-five. Undersigned by the following attorneys at law: GEORGE BARTLETI' RACHEL FRYE LORRAINE HOLCOMB BARBARA REDFIELD. 37 I 0lfl'I, NIIVANUEII BUSINESS TRAINING Comprehensive and intensive Courses for high school graduates who want to continue their ed- ucational progress for preferred assignments in the Armed Forces or for permanent employment, leading to careers in business or government after the war. 4 . BRISTUL SEUIIETAIIIAL SUHIIIIL Mary A. 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Compliment: o Ben WMM! A ROOTER Bert Wzrber to THE CLASS OF 45 MARYS BEAUTY SHOP A FRIEND Complzmenlr 0 C,,,,,,,,,m,,1,, ,, GNAZZO BROTHERS LITTLE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER Complzmentr 0 PLAINVILLE CASH MARKET Complzmentr 0 BERADYS GROCERY STORE Complzmentr 0 FULTON MARKET C omplzmenl: o Complxments of THE BAILEY FUNERAL HOME Inc C omplzmenlr o WHITING DELICATESSEN AROUND AND ABOUT At Last Graduation Days Without End Monday Tuesday All the Kxng s Horses-The Faculty Desrgn for Lrvmg Mr Hoefler s Pep Talks Evergreen Freshman Old Farthful Tardy Bell What else? Songs of Surrender Report Cards Hellzapoppm Chem Lab Heaven Only Knows-Contents of the Sandwiches I Wake up Screaming Every Mornmg Recessronal Graduatxon Autumn Chant We Want a Touchdown Serenade rn Blue--Only 16 Credlts I Had the Crazrest Dream Passed Chem Here I Go Agarn Into the Office Thrs Is Worth Frghtrng For A Good Mark on an Englxsh Test If I Drdn t Care- Would I Talk Thts Way We Dood It BARBARA REDFIELD DOROTHY SCHAFFRICK . f A ' f A f 1 A as I f ' f ' f . f -R . ' f E' . .. - , LOUIS BONESIO 7 48