Plainville High School - Beacon Yearbook (Plainville, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 54 of the 1946 volume:

W 11 Q 6 ac 0 ll E?,IainviIIe,C0nn1z ciicui 1 9 4 6 ' H ' fff ,. 3 h if 55 E?aR'ifQ1ff'5f io, i'?'r1gfF3l1'iffn0' Business Qfbifntf. Qifbwarbs Qmimfzbfz For their loyalty, bravery, and devotion, we the Class of '46 heir lives in the service of their dedicate this book to those who gave t country during the second World war. Z' A 'fr .U-' .A ly , ,,27,L,, A SQA- K' if ' x at 1- l l um pf-L Yqlrfgi 1 Yi ff 5 llfuf ' -.ZH ma W 'ljilx ARMY But to the hero, when his sword Has won the battle for the free, Thy voice sounds like a prophets word, And in its hollow tones are heard The thanks of millions yet to be. -F1Tz-GREENE HALLECK. C, 9 .- fx. K at I Q 2 N fi :L 5 - X xy' 1790 x ff CUIST GUARD V 'Lk' -e .:-N' ' ,, , :MQ . .I J :J w -I , LEQQN' A I f I 1' 1:1 PM L 2 if g fs RLG,-t f i i 0 P 'f ' ll xx, VI' MARINES 1 W yfaiiaczahbn To these teachers, we, the Class of 1946 want to express our appreciations: Mr. Pupillo and Mr. Hoefler, our principals, our gratitude for their help during four years at P.H.S. Miss Marguerite McGrail for her help during our Freshmen year. Mr. John Piurek for his aid in our Sophomore year. Mr. Bernardo and Miss Hannon for their consideration during our Junior year. Miss Carline Sparhawk for her hard work to make our last year one of our best ar P.H.S. Mr. Sweeney and Miss Fitzgerald who helped to make our Prom and Ball successful. Miss Grace Jersey for her help in making our graduation programs all we desired. 3 ' I p A YQ ilfigl -5-no-u-is-nu.l i rift.. . N ,- N aruba Ms ' 31' 1 aw vfifiorigfgzix Lgilllbl 674255 CLASS OFFICERS JOHN VILLARDI GEORGE VENTRELLI KATHERINE CICCOLELLA DONALD DALENA 5 THOMAS RICHARD ANGELS -' Tommy Plainville, Conn. july 13 Hit wit and bit look! invite you to come. Tommy is one of our best dancers and sharpest dressers. He is well liked by all his classmates. His ambition is to be a top-flight musician and we know his steadfastness and sense of humor will help him reach his goal. Boys Athletics 1, 2, 33 Boys Cooking 1, 2g Gentlemens Club 33 Bowling 2, 3, 43 Dancing 2, 4. JOAN BALDERIOTU J.B. A reasonable self-Julficing thing 3 An intellectual allain-all. . Good-natured Joan is another of PHS's Music Makers. She doesn't hold herself to if only one instrument, but plays both the piano and trumpet with dexterity. Her ambition is to major in languages and then go into the foreign service as an 'Z' fn f r Jkt G12 ,. interpreter. Typing 23 Student Council 33 Glee Club 3, 43 Band 3, 4. ssrr . . triil if eltr VCA3 JEAN ANN BERARDY Jean There wax a .rtar that danced ana' under that the was born. Plainville, Conn. February 29 I Jean is a swell kid, a sharp dancer and a neat dresser. She is very easy to get along with and popular with her classmates. With her ability to dance, we are sure her school will be successful. Vogue 4, President 43 Glee Club l, 2. 3, 43 Girls League 1, 2, 53 Dancing 1, 2. 3, 4. WILLIAM CISCO BERGENTY Bergen If you would be happy in life, Jcatter your cares to the winds. New Britain, Conn. September 5 Bergen is a very nonchalant member of the class of '46. lt seems as if his favorite hobby must be driving fast, but he won't tell us. If you see someone sauntering around with a shy grin-that's Berg! Aeronautics 1, 2g Bowling 5, 43 Boys Athletics 3, 43 Danc- ing 43 Gentlemens Club 3. ANGELA CELELLA Angela Trifie.r make perfection, but perfection ir no trifle. Angela's cheerful nature and pleasant manner will aid her greatly in her future profession, for she plans to become a navy nurse. Girls Athletics 2, 33 Pilot 3, 43 Fresh- man Dramatics 13 Typing 2g Glee Club 43 Bowling 23 Chess Club 1. 6 ,, ,nL, . . L rffiiwlf . 'Wf S59-r. ' Vtf?w217.1f-' 50553, Vng,3g., LOIS CHENEY Hartford Conn. Lo A Vm,LA . Stars in your eyes. 1 's ' A - December 12 'r,, A V ii, Lo was formerly a student at HPHS, but we were lucky enough to have her move 'QXLV . S here and attend Plainville High School. She has made herself quite a record here. Her 'W ' future plans include the Navy as soon as she has completed nurse's training. Vogue 2, 3, 4, First Aid, Treasurer 35 Pilot 4g Glee Club 45 Girls League 2, 3g Student Council 3, 4. HPHS: Girls League lg Freshman Girls Club lg Athletic Association lg Freshman- Sophomore Leaders Club lg Victory Corps 1. Plainville, Conn. Helen is a girl from whom we have heard very little. Her quiet and friendly ways have made her a friend to all. She hopes to become a secretary. Typing 2, 3: Pen Pals 35 Vogue 4. X Ja I f, . wr-,A 'E . .EQ , . rr. .. I fe ., Ig 512 .- . . .-,ft.,, .. . vwigr. HELEN THERESA CHFSANEK Helen Little chips lighr great fret. xx Q ,-,. ' i November 15 KATHERINE CICCOLELLA Kathy Wisdom giveth life to them that have it. Middletown, Conn. October 23 Kathy is one of our popular class leaders. She is petite and very cute. Her tapping feet are a happy sight to see. One thing, too, we're sure of, whether it be tap dancing or college for Katherine, she has got what it takes to succeed. Freshman Dramatics, Secre- tary lg Bowling lg Typing lg Student Council lg Girls Athletics 23 Baseball 2g Basketball 3g Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Cheerleadingj, 4, Co-captain 43 Leaders Club 43 Girls League 1, 2, 35 Pilot 1, 2, 3, 4, Business Manager 4g Class Secretary 3, 4. GERALDINE ROBERTA CONNOR Jeddy Pep, Poise, and Personality. Castine, Maine 1 july 30 . Yes, jeddy has all three, and quite a bit more. She has very actively participated in high school sports and also has managed to get very good grades in her studies. She's always on hand, whether the occasion demands hard work or is simply for enjoyment. High honors in English will 'certainly be awarded to her at Teachers' College of Connecticut. Latin lg Girls Athletics 2, 3g Dancing 1, 2, 4, Pilot 3g Bowling 4, Secretary- Treasurer, Basketball 2, 3, 45 Hockey 2, 3, 44 Baseball 2, 4. ETHEL COONS Epsie Life is very short, and very uncertaing Let me spend it as well as I mn. Plainville, Conn. June 28 Epsie is the girl you go to if you want to laugh, She's full of fun and has a smile for everyone. Her hobby is roller-skating. After graduation, she plans to get a position in an office. Bowling 2, 3, 4g Glee Club 3, 43 Pen Pals 2. 1' MAJ ' 53 li ' ii A I :vis 1' -- Hgsvsi 2: 'f 5 were --':l'GrYk1egt1grea2r:t. , tl tg ,. JEAN SHIRLEY DANIELS Jeannie HELEN ANN COVELESKI Helen Live apart and like it. New Britain, Conn. February 24 Helen is a quiet miss, not acquainted with many of us. Her hobbies are collecting pictures of movie stars and autographs. After graduation she plans to further her educa- tion by attending an advanced business school, and then to become a secretary. Arts 8: Crafts 1, 2, Dressmaking lg Pen Pals 1, 2, Vogue 1. DONALD PETER DALENA Red Men of few words' are the best men, New Britain, Conn. August 3 Red may not say much at times, but when he knows he is right, you will heat from him. He is one of our most popular senior boys, with both the fellows and the girls. He really goes out for sports, especially football. He plans to become a mechanic. Dancing 1, 2, 3, 4, Cooking 1, 3, 4, Gentlemens Club 3, Athletic Club 1, 2, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Class Treasurer 4. A rweet attractive kind of grace. Plainville, Conn. june 21 jean is a cooperative and cheerful member of our class. She is a very neat dresser and her attractiveness is the envy of all the girls. She intends to become a private secretary and we know she'll be successful. Girls League 1, 2, 3, Girls Athletics 2, 3, Dancing 1, 2, Barn Dancing 3, Student Council 4, Pilot 2, 4, Bowling 3, Treasurer, Tri-Y 3, 4, Sec- retary 4, Leaders Club 4. DOLORES SHIRLEY DEANGELO D Fewe.rt fault: with greatest beauties joined, New Britain, Conn. ' April 14 Dolores is a popular member of our class Who came to PHS in het sophomore year from New Britain High School. She is cheerful, full of fun, and pleasant to all. After graduation Dolores plans to become a secretary. Dancing 2, 3, 4, Bowling 2, 3, Student Council 4, Girls League 2, 3, Girls Athletics 2, Recreation Center Secretary 3. ROBERT T. DIETZKO Bob Lost time if never found. Plainville, Conn. May 19 Bob is one of our shyest and quietest class members. He is well liked and agreeable. Bob's future lies in aviation. Radio Code Club 3, 4, First Aid Club 3, Vice-President, Science Club 4. 1 8 , A ' .. . L gf pp, . , , w t, 53 li i' F JOHN JosEPH DONAHUE DuEy A very cute lad, lenow you'll agree, Hi: interests reach to the rky, ar you ree. Bristol, Conn. May 30 Duffy's shy manners and heart-breaking smiles have made him popular with his classmates. He has shown some fast and neat teamwork on the basketball floor and some good action on the football gridiron. Duffy plans to see the world at the expense of Uncle Sarn's Navy. Keep smiling, John, and you'll reach that star , Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 3, 4, Track 1, 4, Class Vice-President 3, Student Council 1, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Bowling 2, 3, 4g Boys Cooking 1, 2, Boys Athletics. V1 Yii if , FRANCES HELEN DURANT Fran Happy are the easy-going. A if Q if Plainville, Conn. june 11 , ,,,, V, Fran is a member of our class from whom we hear very little. She is a well-liked ,. ,irl friend of all those who know her. As yet she hasn't made up her mind as to what she is I Q jp . ,.., ,. ,,,.. ,jg L, going to do after graduation. Bowling 1, 4g Pen Pals 3, Girls Athletics 2, 3, 4. ..:x ' ig 752225231 ffzf -.frf 1.55535 :.ia.z: I , - - fl 1:21 sam.. szesssrsszsfaw. . .. f t -ff., . 1.:.wt....,.s.1s,.af,,,,,,,,. f ff. 5 ei s 51 v ' --'- PL... AV' ., plp. ,..c , .4 ,t .V .ff ...-,,., -W. ,I , ,H A 'M ' 'H . x ' . . ,,.s, ,tg . ,. , .. ..,,,., . .. ,,., ,..,,,..,,, . J... Q.....-:Wett-'lf-wma ,,,- . . -- ff-f f--- -----ff 1 1 1......1..1....e:.ff,. ., W... ,.,,f- W- we-f 5119? 5354 :Yi Siff sz' 5 . ,,..,, , 'Z' .. ,,,. . .ygsyt.y y JEAN ANNE DURANT Gin Laugh aml the world laugh: with you. Plainville, Conn. july 31 Gin is our class wit, although her sister Fran runs her a close second. She has an answer for anyone or anything. Among her accomplishments may be cited her skill in the commercial department. We can't stop here for she is an excellent athlete. She plans to become a private secretary. Freshman Dramatics lg Bowling lg Girls League 1, 2, 33 Pilot 3, 4, Baseball 2. X ALICE MAE EATON Al V just of thy word, in every thought sincere. Bristol, Conn. - December 7 Always jovial, Al has been one of our most enthusiastic and cheerful companions and a friend of everyone. Her future lies in becoming a public accountant. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pilot 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketbal 3, 4, Hockey 4g Bowling 1, 3, Girls League 1, 2, 3: Girls Athletics 2, 3 Girls Ensemble 1. NANETTE EDWARDS Nan Softly :peak and sweetly smile. Hartford, Conn. November 1 Nan is everyone's friend and no one's enemy. Rather sweet and shy, she is one of our cutest girls. Her popularity is with both the fellows and girls. As a nurse, we envy the hospital that has this efficient, likeable worker on its staff. Latin 1, Treasurerg Pho- tography 15 Pilot 1, 2, Girls League 1, 2, 3, Typing 2, Girls Athletics 2, 3, Tri-Y 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 45 Dancing 4, Vogue 4. 9 . ,QL , .. bs- .7 . -. sl, in ::, a,a.gg,fsr,.. we . a':w - - 232' 5f.a'i1 5 12 z l ifes 5 1157 , iw, , f... lx iii: Litfilrr' , Jiiiifsi' 'L N A' - 3.3 . 1.1-Wg, Jr , ,-5' :av .s .,r W tes. . . 1,245 xl ,sig ' ' D - 'fi I'-356 etsswiew - ,sv ,a ,...e,1,,.. r 1. F J! E .K Y 4 3 4 Q -i Y a ,,.- is YT, Wawx , :Q 3: Y . ' .if +2 lit , ,. I aid: I' t i 1 1 6 , s 'vt is li r ' .1 EM? r 5 wtf' ,Q 3 ,it .22 . ..gs I ,3 ff, 1: in 1, f .. as 1 ri LINCOLN E. FRYE, JR. I.inC It ir easier not to :peak a word at all, than to :peak more word: than we should. Yalesville, Conn. May 2 Line is friendly and well liked by his classmates. He doesn't do too much talking but when an opinion is wanted, people often turn to him. His ambition is to become an aeronautical engineer. His hobby is playing chess, at which he is reputedly very good. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4g Aeronautics 1, 2g Chess 2, 33 Boys Cooking 2. DOROTHY BARBARA FULLER Dottie A calm and quiet lass. New Britain, Conn. July 10 Dottie's quiet ways and easy-going manner have made her a friend to all. Her special friends tell us she can be the life of the party. After graduation she plans to be a florist. The future prom corsages should be out-of-this-world! Pen Pals 1, 45 Dancing Ig Home Economics 1, 3: Arts Bc Crafts lg Vogue 43 Dressmakingg Girls Athletics 4. , .i:,, .,.,, H 5 r CAROL E. GIRONDA Carol Little tube of mighty powerg charmer of au idle hour. Stamford, Conn. August 23 Here's a fun-loving little girl, full of pep and energy. She came here late in her Junior year and has made many friends. She likes all sports and excels in them too! Dancing 3, 4g Girls Athletics 3, 4, Bowling 4g Hockey 4. GLADYS MAE GRIFFIN Gladie A All succeed that are cheerful. New Britain, Conn. November 27 Gladie is one of our class from whom we do not hear much, but we can always depend upon a smile from her. One of Gladie's main interests in school is sports. Home Economics 2, 43 Arts 8: Crafts 1, 33 Bowling 3, 4g Girls Athletics 2, 3. GRACE ELIZABETH HAHN Gracie Life ir just auotber mug. New London, Conn. July 27 I Gracie is one of our more quiet Seniors, but she is really loads of fun. Her hob- bies and future vocation center around her lovely voice. May you always keep singing, Gracie. Freshman Dramatics 1, Pilotg Typingg Pen Palsg Music Appreciation 4. I0 . ' . Q t L X - Q 'si 1 J. l f eg- 5. iii: -H -ffa f- Q? .gg gs we 1 x 5 ,i K . . . ,. -... X 'f iii JOHN HAMMER u.l0hfmYn A wire mlm is oflen -silent. Plainville, Conn. July 11 Johnny may be quiet but he certainly knows his stuff. He may be counted upon to know the right answer at any time. When he opens a business, its success is assured just because he will head it. Cooking 1, 25 Bowling 2, 3, 4. BEATRICE IRENE HIRD 'Bell' Happy and willing at all times. New Britain, Conn. ,IUIIC 10 Here's one young lady whose very life is music. She has been active in our School Band, the Glee Club, and various outside musical activities. P.H.S. will be proud to have her return' as a musical instructor. Orchestra lg Chess 2, Swing Band 2, 35 Girls League 2,'3g Student Council 35 Girls Athletics. 2, Frtihman Dramatics lg Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. BETTY JANE HOLCOMB . , 1 fQ1fQ5. gg ss... asy- iir flask 1' g if 1+ P1 sf: .3 R. t mga? ff El? 113' 'ds I 91 E fl.. i fit 1 ,L 3 ,X J ,g lial f uf T1 I 2. elil fl-gs 'I'if-Lui' 'The :rue of hem. New Britain, Conn. V f December 10 B.J. , as she is better known, is one of our star athletes for the girls. Her hobbies are music and sports while her ambition, is to become either an office worker or a gym teacher. Tri-Y 2, 3, 4, Girls Athletics 2, 3g Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Photography 1, Secretaryg Vogue Club, Glee Club, Dancing 3, 4, Pilot, Girls League, Leaders Club 4, Home Economics, Bowling. KATHERINE R. JOHNSON Kay She ir kind ar :he ir fair. Bristol, Conn. February 21 Katherine came to PHS in her Senior year. Although she has been quiet, she has been friendly and cooperative. Her great ambition is to travel and after graduation she plans to go to college. Vogue 4g Current Events 4. Lewis High: Glee Club 1, 2. Topeka High, Kansas: Girls Chorus 3. PHILIP LESTER JOHNSON Phil Bell-bottom trourerr, coat of Navy blue. Plainville, Conn. April 15 Phil left our midst early in '46 to join the U. S. Navy, but he is still well-remem- bered at PHSl During our four years of association with him, we have found him a pleasant friend and a capable worker. Our well-mannered and dependable classmate should make a really able seaman for Uncle Sam. ll ,.. 1-, 1-W 3 JULIA ANN KATA Julie All those desirable qualitierf' Plainville, Conn. June 23 julia is a smart dresser, smooth dancer and a cheerful, pleasant friend. Her school spirit is shown in all her activities and she can be depended upon to do credit to PHS. She and Bonnie Lopez are considered quite a team. She plans to enter college and we are sure that she will make out well. Typing 15 Freshman Dramatics 1, President 15 Girls Athletics 15 Class Treasurer 15 Masque 8a Gown 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Secretary 45 Pilot 2, 3, 4, Circulation Mgr. 3, Senior Editor 45 Tri-Y 2, 3, 45 Bowling 2, 35 Cheerleading 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 45 National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society 3, 4. KENNETH B. KOCHANSKI Ken Nothing it imporrible to 4 willing heart. New Britain, Conn. August 17 Ken is one of the star players on our football team. He is a good sport and full of fun. Ken plans to go to college and become an aeronautical engineer. His hobbies are skiing and hunting. Football 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 45 Basketball 2, 45, Gentlemens Club 3, 4, President 45 Chess 1, 25 Airplane Club 1, 2, 35 Dancing 3, 45 Boys Athletics 1, 2, 3, 45 Bowling 1, 25 Treasurer of Class 2, 35 Student Council 4, Vice-President 45 President of Plainville Recreation Center 3. A 4 MARY JANE LIPPIA Mary jane The mul of an actress. New Britain, Conn. December 27 Mary Jane attended PHS in her Freshman year but then moved to Southington and graced the halls of Lewis for two years. We are very happy ro have her back with our class. She is friendly and popular and can almost constantly be seen with her best friend, Anne. Her interests vary widely, but in dramatics she manifests her greatest talent. Girls League 15 Arts 8a Crafts 15 Freshman Dramatics 1, S'gt-at-Arms 15 Civilian Defense 15 Masque 8: Gown 45 Pilot 4. Lewis High: French Club 35 Class Ring Committee 3. BENIGNA LOPEZ Bonnie Eyer too exprerrizfe to he blue, Too lovely to he grey. Plainville, Conn. April 23 Bonnie is our cute petite Spanish lassie. She is jovial and well-liked and can always be depended upon when there is anything to be done. Although her future plans aren't definite, this quality will take her far. Typing 25 Bowling 2, 35 Girls League 2, 3, Social Chairman 35 Pilot 2, 3, 4, Circulation Mgr. 45 Masque 8: Gown 2 3, 4, Secretary 35 Treasurer 45 Tri-Y 2, 3, 45 National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society 3, 45 Class Secretary 2, RUTH ELIZABETH MACQUARRIE Mac Wit, wirdom and perromzlity are three preciout gift: of Nature. Ashland, Maine July 21 Mac is full of fun and always has a sharp'answet. Her personality suits everyone. She is easy-going, but conscientious in regard to responsibilities. Her employer will be getting a very capable secretary. Arts 8: Crafts 15 Pilot 1, 2, 35 Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 45 Freshman Dramatics 15 Girls Athletics 2, 3, 45 Vogue 45 Girls League 1, 2, 35 Bowling 35 Secretary 35 Tri-Y 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3 President 4. I2 ea mm ANNE MARCHETT1 Anne Life will be u patterned .rucce.f.r, Plainville, Conn, ' july 12 Anne, our year book editor, is one of the students of whom the Class of '46 is proud. During her four years here, she has enjoyed popularity through both her beauty and brains. She has a personality to match her intellect. She loves dancing and roller-skating and can be counted upon to know the latest steps. Her college career and profession are bound to set a record. Freshman Dramatics 1, Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 4, Awards Chairman 3, Playreader 4, Latin Club 1, Secretary 15 Typing 25 Bowling 2, Girls Athletics 3, Girls League 1, 2, 35 Junior Prom Committee 35 Class Ring Committee 3g Tri-Y 2, 3, 4, Student Council 3, 4, Assembly Chairman 3, Secretary 43 Pilot 1, 2, 3, 4, junior Editor 3, Editor-in-Chief 43 Class Book, Editor-in- Chief 4, National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society 3, 4. at NANCY LOUISE MASON Nan E 5 , .5 'll Lovely laughing eye.r. , A Hartford, Conn. October 26 PWM I Nan has been with us all through our school years and we hate to part With her M now. She is especially fond of music and a devoted Glee Club member. We have been 35: y,., 1 :WV informed that nursing will claim our blue-eyed class-mate. Arts and Crafts 1, 23 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 49 Home Economics 3: 4- .-- ...1,.. CATHERINE ANN MASTRIANNI Kitty Good humor is alwayr contagious. Southington, Conn. January 27 Catherine has a ready smile and is Willing to help in any Way she can. Singing is her hobby and We've all enjoyed listening to her and her likewise talented brothers. After graduation she plans to take up secretarial work. Freshman Dramatics 1, Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 4, Bowling 1, 45 Home Economics 2, 3, 45 National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society 3, 4. 4 HELEN ANN MATSON Helen 'Though secret, and :elf-contained, yet friendly and not dull. Plainville, Conn. February 26 Helen's neatness, and good taste in clothes have won her much admiration. We see her setting standards of dress when she enters college. Latin lg Fine Arts 25 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pilot 2, 3, 43 Bowling 2, Tri-Y 2, 3, 45 Girls League 2, 3, 4, Leaders Club 45 Hostel Club 2, 4 Aeronautics 3g Photography 2. GLORIA MARIE MENGUAL Gloria Sing me the song: I delight to hear. New Britain, Conn. Gloria came to us in her Sophomore year from Simsbury High School. Among her many interests are music and art. The business world will receive a very efficient secretary after her graduation. Typing 35 Knitting 3: Pen Pals 4, Music Appreciation, President 4. x13 ROSE MARY MENONNE Rosie Living ir a joy in inelff' Plainville, Conn. May 8 Anyone here who doesn't know Rosie?',' She's the girl who always brings up a minute, humorous article during current events. She has a real interest in little children and has been quite successful in caring for her little sister. Arts and Crafts 1, 2, Pen Pals 2, 33 Debating 4. ANGELO DOMINIC MERCUGLIANO Dom A: merry ax the day ir long. Dom is our talented artist. He is friendly and possesses a good sense of humor. He plans to go to Parsons Art School to study dress designing. With his fashion designs the U. S. should top the world in styles! Masque 8: Gown 4g Chess 1, 2, Boys Cooking 2, 3, Photography 1, 25 Dancing 4g Aeronautics 1g Barn Dancing 3g Art 2, 3g Gentlemens Club 3. A Vk VIRGINIA LOIS MUSSHORN . Ginny l 'iiiii' A Few thing: are imporxible to diligence and .rkill. Plainville, Conn. June 29 Ginny is the tall, blond, and friendly girl, always ready for a good time. She does well in sports. After graduation she plans to enter training and become an R.N. Bowling 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls Athletics 1, Vogue 3, 4, Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 4, Arts 8: Crafts lg Leaders Club 4. BARBARA MARY NEVELOS BabS Nothing better than a friendly person who ir 4 friend. New Britain, Conn. May 24 Her ready wit and ability to make friends has made Barbara one of the most popular girls in our class. She is planning to be a commercial teacher and with her ability and personality the only thing we aren't sure of is how high above the excellent mark she will go. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls League 1, 3, 4, Cheerleading 2, 3, 45 Pilot 1, 2, 3, 4, Circulation Manager 25 Tri-Y 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 45 Student Council 1, 2, 3g Bowling 1, 2, 3. EDWARD A. NOE Eddie 'The man worlhwhile ii the man who can smile. Eddie is that cheerful fellow who always has an answer. He is reliable, witty and well-liked by everyone. Eddie's hobbies are traveling and red-heads! After graduation he expects to enter the armed forces. Cross Country Mgr. 2, Stamp Club 2, President 2, Gentlemens Club 3, Dancing 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, President 4, Bowling 3, 4, Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 4, President 3, 4, National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society 3, 4. I4 .-rf '5- W DOLORES LORRAINE PASSIG Do-Do A charming, quiet lets, a new addition to our class. - 'X New Britain, Conn. February 23 M Do-Do is serene, serious and pleasant. Her career at PHS has been quiet, but the friendships which have resulted will be lasting ones. Her ambition is to become a private secretary, and with her commercial ability, we know she'lLmake good. Knitting 4, Pen Pals 4. -I 'I' , 1 ls .. ti ' ,H 1 . 5' J if ,ie .. -7,5 214: is' 'ta 15114: ALBERT MICHAEL PENTA Al , School ir just another chore. New Britain, Conn. V july 28 ,X Al is an easy-going fellow who takes things as they come. He is a neat dresser, a smooth dancer and a fellow liked by everyone who knows him. This member of our class plans to enter a business school and then open his own business. Dancing Club 1, 2, 45 Aeronautics 1, Gentlemens Club 2g Boys Athletics 1, 2, 35 Boys Cooking 2, Pho- tography lg Mathematics 1. JOANNE MARJORIE PHELPS 4 gy . .2 s i at t 4 . .f . 'Q , i , ? if M 571 ri 37 I C fa' 51 ' get li , iw , . f 4 ra. From the depth:-4 true ectresxf' Hartford, Conn. JUIY 19 Jo is a very attractive girl and we might add, a smooth dresser. She also has ability in the field of art and plans to become a fashion illustrator. Latin Club 1, Vice- President lg Freshman Dramatics 1, Art Club 1, Glee Club 15 Typing Club 25 Girls League 1, 2, 3, Pilot 3, 4, Feature Editor 4, Tri-Y 3, 4, Cheerleading 3, 45 Vogue Club 3, Secretary 3g Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 4, Awards Chairman 4, National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society 3, 4. WALTER PLASKO Flash Silver-tongued oratorf' Plainville, Conn. December 13 Walter is our class Whiz in radio and aeronautics. His high school career has been notable for its good work in these fields. Upon graduation, he will go on to a technical institution to study aerodynamics. We don't feel too far off in saying that his poetry also may one day be famous, as we have seen what he can do. Chess 2, Debating 23 Model Airplane 3, Sportsmen 4, Pilot 3,-4. CONSTANCE JEAN PLOUCQUET Connie The hurinerr of minding your own hurinen' is a good one because there ir so little competition. Connie is a quiet girl who can always be depended upon to get things done. She plans to utilize this ability in her future Work of teaching. Her dramatic accomplishments are not to be overlooked, as she has been an active member of the Masque and Gown Club. Freshman Dramatics lg Masque and Gown 2, 3, 4, Arts and Crafts lg Science, Girls League 1, 2, 33 Typing 2, Vogue 3, 4, National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society 3, 4. I5 LYNDON HANES RATCLIFFE Red There ir nothing which effort cannot overcome. Hartford, Conn. May 7 Red is an ambitious member of our class, striving ever to help when and where he can. As a class leader he has helped us greatly. An athlete, Red excels in football. After graduation he plans to study medicine. Band 1, 2, 3, Dancing 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Chaplin 3, Orchestra 1, 2, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co- Captain 4, Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, President 4, Class President 3. DORIS MARY RITCHIE Rich Her way: are wayr of pleasantnerr and all her path: are peace. New Britain, Conn. June 21 Doris is rather reserved until you get to know her, but when you do a better friend couldn't be asked for, nor found. She is a good dancer and one of our nearest dressers. Doris is planning to be a hair-dresser and one has only to look at her own nearly coiffured hair to know she'll be very successful. Pilot 1, Glee Club 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Girls League 1, 2, 3, Bowling 1, 2, Dancing 2 3, 4. - 3' ls' BEVERLY RUTH SCHAEFER Bev All .fucceedr with people who are of rweet and cheerful di.vpo.rition. New Britain, Conn. May 15 Bev came here from New Britain High in her junior year and has made many friends during her two years in Plainville. She is a lover of sports and has a hidden talent for playing the piano. Her ambition is to become a secretary. Girls Athletics 3, Record Club 3, Girls League 3, Dancing 4, Hockey 3, 4, Basketball 3, 4, Baseball 3, Tumbling 3, 4, Leaders Club 4. ' k SALVATORE PAUL SANTACROCE Saba Many a joke ha: he. Plainville, Conn. December 19 Jovial and easy-going, that's Sabu! His witty remarks have been enjoyed by everyone who has heard them or been the object of one. PHS's own Gene Krupa likes to think of that famous bandma.ster's job as his goal. It's a high mark to shoot for but Sabu's aim is straight and sure! Aeronautics 1, Chess 1, 2, Boys Cooking 2, Swing Band 2, 3, Band 2, 3, 4, Masque 8: Gown 3, 4, Sergeant-at-Arms 4. HOWARD SCOTTON Scotty Writing maketh an exact man. Hartford, Conn. June 25 Scotty is our witty newshound and gets much of his experience as a reporter for the Hartford Courant. He plans to study journalism and make it his life work. Everyone who knows him likes this pleasant, sports-loving fellow. Boys Athletics 1, Chess Club 1, 2, Football 1, 2, Pilot 3, 4, Sports Editor 4, Art Club 4, Student Council 4, Hartford Courant Reporter 4. I6 ELIZABETH ANN SEEDS Berry lt ir better to laugh, than he crying, New Britain, Conn. Sepfembef 23 Betty , besides being happy and carefree, is one of the best friends a person can have. After graduation, she plans to go to college to take up nursing. We know. she ll make good for who can resist a nurse with blond hair and a happy smile! Bowling 13 Chess 1, 2, Girls Athletics 2, 39 Glee Club 45 Typing 2g Tri-Y 33 Pilot 3. MARY HERBERT STANLEY Mares Of a good beginning cometh 4 good end. Flushing, New York October 13 Mary is that pretty, graceful girl who is full of fun and always ready to help enliven any occasion. Her favorite pastimes are sports. She plans to go to college after graduation -t ,,,. kpgg N 1, f It 5 . ,,.,, ,er..wi.. tiff' - .. -1 zifxli .9 E, 3' if at get 1 5 . f JF -... 3 tv 4 gg, lf: M g... as 3 .3 and become a private secretary. Girls Ensemble 1, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pilot 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 3, 4g Bowling 3, Hockey 4, Girls Athletics 2, 3, Girls League 2, 3. ',kg ST ALLEN WILLIAM SWEIG Sam lt'r not the size, it'r the quality. Plainville, Conn. February .1 Allen is a happy-go-lucky member of our class and is a joy to all he works with as he never shirks a task. He plans to enter college after graduation and we're expecting great things. Gentlemen's Club 1, 49 Dancing 2, 3, Bowling 4, Boys Athletics 1, 2, 4. MYRNA TEDESCO Myrn A lady .fnzartly clad is she. Plainville, Conn. May 7 A sporty dresser, good dancer, and a true friend are just a few of the things that describe Myrn's buoyant spirit and cheery disposition. She has shown her ability as an actress in many school plays and has been one of our top-ranking cheerleaders. Pilot 1, 2, 3, 4, Bowling 2, 3: Girls Athletics 1, Freshman Dramatics 1, Cheerleading 2, 3, 4g Girls League 1, 2, 3, Social Chairman 2, Leaders Club 4, Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Program Chairman 4, National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society 3, 4. WILLIAM LEIGH THOMAS Bill He if an nhridgement of all that ir plearttnt in a man. Hartford, Conn. May 14 Bill is one of our handsomest fellows. He is a neat dresser and has a swell per- sonality, besides being one of our fmest class leaders. fRemember him as president in those early Freshman and Sophomore years?J His easy-going nature and sense of humor make him our example of an all-round American fellow. Class President 1, 25 Aero- nautics 1, 2, Boys Cooking 1, 2, Boys Chorus 2, 35 Hi-Y.2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4g Baseball 3, 4, Glee Club l, 2, 3, 49 Dancing 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4. 17 NANCY MARIE TURNER Nan Studie: serve for delight, for ornament and for ability. Bristol, Conn. January 23 Nancy is rather quiet but very ambitious. Her favorite pastime is reading. 'She wants to go to college and study to be a doctor. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Art Club lg Latin Club lg Girls Athletics 2, Typing 39 Student Council 4. GEORGE JOHN VENTRELLI Trinkle Music washer from the soul, the durt of everyday life. Plainville, Conn. May 3 George is our class musician. His ready wit and friendly nature are assets that have gained him a host of friends and admirers. His ambition is to become a band leader, and anyone who has heard him play will tell you that he will equal any of today's big name stars. Chess Club lg Masque 8: Gown 2, 3, 4, Sgt.-at-Arms 3, Vice-President 4g Orchestra 1, 4, Bowling 3, 4, President 4, Dancing 4. we JOHN ANTHONY VILLARDI 5RD Johnny Ambition is a virtue. Plainville, Conn. October 24 John's frank and pleasant manner make him one of the most popular boys in our class. His ability in track made him known to all, and, as president, he led our class through a successful Senior year. After graduation it's the U. S. Navy for him. Boys Athletics 2, 35 Typing 1, 2, Cooking 2, 3, Band 3, Football 1, 2, 45 Track ll, 2, 3, 4g Gentlemen's Club 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4, Bowling 34 Class President 4. RUTH VALENTINE WHIPPLE wimpy Doubt wbom you will, but never yourself. New Britain, Conn. February 14 Ruth is self-reliant, serious, and pessimistic. She is a good business worker and is especially talented in bookkeeping. She wishes to improve her secretarial abilities by attending Moody's School for further training. Home Economics 1, 23 Dancing lg Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. RUTH ANN WILBUR Ruthie It ir good to be merry and wire. New Britain, Conn. MW 24 Conscientious and steadfast describe Ruth, but her wit keeps her from being boring. Her wise-cracks will serve her well when she becomes a nurse, which is her ambition. Her claims to fame are her skating and swimming abilities. Freshman Dramatics 13 Bowling lg-Pilot lg Arts 8c Crafts lg Typing 2, Chess 2, 34 Girls League 1, 2, 33 Barn Dancing 35 Glee Club 2, 3, 4. 18 5 . f- it s it . . - ,123 . ,if fs - -- M, 3 s. f ag as GY.fi9.:v,-.1 ' -3' W 2152255 1' f saga' L as 'ggi QM 'U 5 LEONARD H. WISHART Len Only the highest goalr dererrfe thought. Bronx, New York June 30 Our newest class member is Len Wishart, who has been with us only a few months. Hr has attended several other high schools but seems to find ours the most pleasant. 'lhe girls don't interest him especially, although he has a charming manner which makes him appealing to all. After graduation he plans to go into dairy farming and hopes to become--yes a millionaire! Cardinal Hayes High School, Bronx, N. Y., Lake Washington High, Warwick, N. D.g Central High, Fountain City, Tenn., played drums in school bandg Wickenburg High, Wickenburg, Arizona, Senior Class Representative. ROBERT WOODS Bob 'There is no truer truth obtainable by men than comer of music. Bristol, Conn. June 24 Bob is one of our school's popular music makers and one who deserves much credit for making our dances pleasant. His future plans are to attend Northeastern College to study electrical engineering. Music will always be more than a mere sideline to him. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys Chorus 1, 2, 33 Student Council 1, 2, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4. ROBERT WALKER Bob Action, not words, proclaim the man. Plainville, Conn. JBHUHIY 17 Bob is both quiet and reserved, and has a dignity beyond his age. 1-Iis contributions to our Senior Democracy Class have been especially noteworthy. Hrs opinions have carried weight in many of our important decisions and this characteristic will make-him 1, ,,,, valuable to his future employers. .Iv ,, .,,, JOHN W. EASTWOOD Jack The hour for putting away our hooks har come undelayedf' Meriden, Conn. November 25 John is a quiet fellow, therefore we are rather startled the few times he speaks up. His bowling scores are way above average and his chess playing is fine. After being gradu- ated, Jack wishes to set up and run his own business. Aeronautics lg Chess 1, 2, 33 Bowling 2, 3, 43 Radio 4. JOHN RIERA Johnnie Nothing wins a man .rooner than a good turn. New Britain, Conn. July 8 Johnnie is a very popular athlete at PHS, sports being his hobby. In past years he has been an outstanding player both on the football field and the basketball court. Boys Cooking 2, Boys Athletics 2, 3, Gentlernen's Club 2, 35 Bowling 3, 4. I9 ' ho' ' ho CLASS POLITICIANS MOST PRACTICAL Lyndon Ratclilfe Ann Marchetti Howard Scotton Doris Ritchie BEST PERSONALITY MOST POETIC George Ventrelli Katherine Ciccolella Walter Plasko Ann Marchetti BEST LOOKING MOST MODEST William Thomas Joanne Phelps John Hammer Gloria Mengual BEST DRESSED MOST ATTRACT IVE William Thomas Joanne Phelps Bill Thomas Joanne Phelps BEST DAN CERS MOST ENTHUSIASTIC Al Penta Jean Berardy George Ventrelli Mary Jane Lippia BEST NATURED NEATEST George Ventrelli Nan Edwards Bob Woods Doris Ritchie BEST MANNERED MOST TALKATIVE Bob Woods Gloria Mengual Salvatore Santacroce Benigna Lopez BEST SPORTS LIVELIEST John Donahue Katherine Ciccolella Dominic Mercugliano Benigna Lopez MOST STUDIOUS MOST IMAGINATIVE Walter Plasko Nancy Turner Lyndon Ratcliffe Joanne Phelps MOST POPULAR CLASS COMEDIANS Bill Thomas Barbara Nevelos Salvatore Santacroce Jean Durant MOST IDEALISTIC CLASS BABIES Bill Thomas Nancy Turner Leonard Wishart Geraldine Connor MOST VERSATILE CLASS ATHLETES Lyndon Ratcliife Joanne Phelps Ken Kochanski Betty Jane Holcomb MOST COURTEOUS CLASS ARTISTS Bob Woods Jean Daniels Dominic Mercugliano Joanne Phelps MOST TEMPERAMENTAL CLASS MUSICIANS Lyndon Ratcliffe Joanne Phelps Bob Woods Joan Balderiotti MOST STUBBORN CLASS ACTOR AND ACTRESS John Villardi Julia Kata George Ventrelli Joanne Phelps MOST SOPI-IISTICATED CLASS LEADERS Al Penta Joanne Phelps John Villardi Ann Marchetti MOST INDEPENDENT ' QUIETEST John Villardi Joanne Phelps John Hammer Nancy Turner MOST SERIOUS SMARTEST Walter Plasko Gloria Mengual Ken Kochanski Nancy Turner MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED DID MOST FOR P.H.S. Ken Kochanski Ann Marchetti Lyndon Ratcliffe Ann Marchetti MOST PESSIMISTIC TALLEST Donald Dalena Mary Jane Lippia Bill Thomas Katherine Johnson MOST OPTIMISTIC SHORTEST Bill Thomas Betty Jane Holcomb Dominic Mercugliano Benigna Lopez MOST TIMID CUTEST John Hammer Helen Covaleskie John Donahue Nan Edwards MOST NONCHALANT CLASS ORATORS Ken Kochanski Ruth MacQuarrie Lyndon Rarcliife Joanne Phelps WITTIEST George Ventrelli Jean Durant 20 MR. TRASK Superintendent of Schools MISS ANDERSON Plane Geometry Business Mathematics zzczwy MRS. PRIOR Sewing MRS. THOMPSON Physical Education, Dean of Women MISS MCGRAIL English, Librarian Zl 5-2 MRS. MISS HART Cooking, School Dietician MORONEY English 796 ddllgy MISS SPARHAWK MISS KLESCH French, Latin Commercial Training MR. KNUREK Modern History, American History Coach 796 MISS JERSEY MR. KESSLER Music Supervisor Chemistry, Physics MISS GRANT MISS COOKE Modern History, American History 22 Ancient History, Civics, English Problems of Democracy MISS HANNON Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typing MR. CASEY Algebra, Trigonometry, Aeronautics muff MRS. MACMILLIAN English 796 MRS. GERMAN English MISS KELLY Principafs Secretary MISS FITZGERALD Arc MRS. LE BEAU Superintendenfs Secretary his-fx fvkkwy Our timid class fairly tiptoed into P.H.S. on a gloomy September morn in 1942. Never failing to do the wrong thing, we used the wrong stairs, entered the improper classrooms and felt that we had chosen the wrong subjects, as the day went on. Our course straightened itself out as we elected Bill Thomas, Robert Woods, Barbara Nevelos, and Julia Kata to steer our ship. Our eventful year included a Senior-Freshman reception and class parties, all under the direction of Miss McGrail. Sophomores already! Hmt,-,and pretty smooth ones at that! We proudly managed the little Freshmen on that following September day. Clf only they could have seen our quaking hearts! D Class officers again, and again Bill Thomas was overwhelmingly elected president. He was ably assisted by Ken Kochanski and Benigna Lopez, while Mr. Piurek joined in on our fun at a Saturday night party. School days fairly tumbled by and high marks became ever harder to acquire. Imagine, 95 for an Af but we managed to live through it. Finally that important day in September arrived and we returned to P.H.S. as real upperclassmen-juniors. We elected Red Ratcliffe, Don Dalena, Ken Kochanski and Katherine Ciccolella as our class leaders for the year. Our class rings became difficult objects to obtain, especially since Mr. Bernardo, our advi- sor, left our faculty. We will be eternally grateful to Gertrude Hannon who stepped in and straightened us out. Our Prom was to be the greatest and most momentous of all such affairs at P.H.S. and we really saw to that. The beautiful embankments and ceiling of flowers were put up through the diligence and patience of Miss Hannon, Mr. Sweeney, the Art Department, and, oh, yesl- the juniors. Our lovely feminine classmates really presented a problem to the judges. They finally selected Jean Daniels as Queen of the Prom, and from among the other stunning beauties present, Joanne Phelps, Anne Marchetti, Mary Stanley and Beverly Schaefer were chosen to attend the Queen. Oh yes -we musn't forget our own Dominic Mercugliano as King We let things ride for a while and closed the year with a bang-up party at which everyone ate an unusual number of hot-dogs. After dreaming and plotting all summer, we returned to our school as mighty Seniors. Not to waste any time, we immediately picked our executives: john Villardi, George Ventrelli, Katherine Ciccolella and Don Dalena. Setting a new precedent, our Senior Ball was held in December and was one of the most successful P.H.S. has seen. During the year, our new principal arrived and we did our best to show him what our four years at high school had developed in us. Although the war had ended in the summer of '45, we shall adhere to our accelerated program and graduation exercises are to be held on June 14th. There are still many exciting events to be anticipated: Class Night, Baccalaureate Service, Senior Assembly and Commencement itself. It will be a sad, yet happy, proud, yet reluctant, class of '46 that will march down the aisle that evening and thus conclude one of the happiest of our periods of life. Out we shall march with one thought, and that: Today we follow, tomorrow we lead. 25 Q QE 5 Wim CLASS OFFICERS Em 252 fc 3255 ofllmd D-12121-4 o Qmwi U ZESQ pdf!! sz D 535m i-.............-f ' I 93 ,Hr Q XS is 'E E XS CLASS OFFICERS Z 54 N ...gang B,.z ::a EABQ MEZEM z 30' FJQLQQ r.u4Uu4 mwfm E552 X SS S 1 be QE Rs S XS. ai CLASS OFFICERS ROP BETH LATH I-T-I 1: E 52 '-'E EES QCZU ISJQ E952 B Qt .il diviiries fX 7 L-A f f 1lr',','L 'fy, f If x fa f 41 5 U5 ,E U VJ PL k f ' N ...J JS DANCING CLUB These students enjoy getting ro- gerher socially every Week for a very successful period of dancing. Miss Hannon supervises, While the fellows and girls go all out for fun. CHEERLEADERS These girls have done a great deal towards the success of our football and basketball games. Their peppy leaders are Katherine Ciccolella and julia Kata. BOYS' COOKING Under the capable supervision of Miss Sparhawk, these fellows have produced some masterpieces of the cuisine. They thoroughly have en- joyed a club which oEers both rec- reational and educational benefits. KNITTING CLUB A practical and noteworthy club is the Knitting Club. Many new sweaters and mittens have been the results of their labors. The treasurer is Mary Diaz. PILOT CLUB Where would P.H.S. be without the Pilot? And the paper owes its line standing to the hard Work and diligence of the Pilot Club. The oli- cers are named like those of a Well- organized newspaper. Editor- in- Chief, Anne Marchetti, Senior Edi- tor, Julia Katag junior Editor, Don- ald Cassidyg Business Manager, Katherine Ciccolellag Circulation Manager, Benigna Lopez. BANDy Our Band appears faithfully at practically every P.H.S. event, and has produced its own concert as well. Miss jersey's line organization has become one of our most out- standing. Giang-.M . STUDENT COUNCILT The aims of the Student Council include having a better organization each year and, thus far, we feel they have been very successful. This year's capable oflicers include: President, Lyndon Ratcliffeg Vice President, Kenneth Kochanskig Secretary, Anne Marchettig Treasurer, Francis Low. Z W W S l 33 l6'yfifZ6'y It is a beautiful day in the Fall of 1956, when Awe board a giant air-liner for a trip with Miss Sparhawk, our class adviser of 1946, to bring up to date the annals of our class. We have as hostesses Dolores DeAngelo, julia Kata and Benigna Lopez. We have been recuperating in Sicily from a very strenuous existence, so our first notes are made as We glance down over Italy to find Tommy Angels and Bill Bergenty working on the con- struction of a new fish market in their neighborhood. We move to England to see Red Dalena dictating to his attractive secretary, Jean Daniels and next door we look in to see Lois Cheney administering ether to a patient about to have a tooth pulled by the great dentist, Bob Dietzko. Lincoln Frye is also there studying to be a minister. Moving on to Ireland, we stop to watch jean and Francis Durant putting on a show at Duify's Tavern. In the next town, jean Berardy is teaching a group of enthusiastic students how to jitter- bug. In France, at the fashionable dress shop of Madame Ethel Coons, Helen Chesanek, Geraldine Connor and Katherine Ciccolella model all the latest styles while Joan Balderi- otti gets wonderful pictures of them for Vogue Ruth Whipple is in Paris continuing her lessons as an opera singer. In the same neighborhood, Angela Cellella is dismissing her Latin Class for the day, and Helen Coveleski drives up in the family's station-wagon to take her to a special tea. Beatrice Hird is assisting Miss jersey at P.H.S. and about to put on another beautiful Christmas Contata. We rest a few minutes to hear Betty jane Holcomb, comedian star on a radio program sponsored by Allen Sweig, head of Krunchy Pop Corn Co. Alice Eaton and Mary Stanley are the owners of the Deluxe Hat Shoppe on Farmington Avenue in Plainville. We stop in at Philip Johnsons Department Store to find Dorc.hy Fuller as one of the best dress designers in that part of the country. In a very smart night club, Katherine Johnson is singing with George Ventrelli, his saxophone and his Orchestra. Grace Hahn is the author ofthe current best seller. We stop for a mid-afternoon snack in the sunny kitchen of Gladys Griffin, wife of our Ambassador to Egypt. Next door in a cozy little bungalow lives Doris Ritchie, the wife of a successful business man. The children in the neighborhood go to the local school where Beverly Schaefer is physical education teacher. We also pick up the latest word on Sabu Santacrose, the famous Drummer 34 Boy of the day. Howard Scotton is a very busy foreign correspondent. We find out that Betty Seeds is superintendent of nurses at Bristol Hospital. Bill Thomas is our tall, good- looking forester, busy with his conservation projects. Robert WaHcer is operating Walker's Grocery Store. We stop at the local studio to listen to Ruth Wilber, present-day Louella Parsons. She tells us all the latest, including that Bob Woods is principal of P.H.S. We now arrive in the States to see Anne Marchetti, chief editor for a big newspaper. She lives with Nancy Mason who is working in one of the big department stores and Catherine Mastrianni, a school teacher. In the same town lives Helen Matson who has as her occupation the Noble Profession, the housewife. As we reach Chicago we see Gloria Mengual at the head of a Girls' Personnel School. She has as one of her students, Rose Mennone. In one of the nearby hospitals is Virginia Musshorn, Supervisor of Nurses. As we move down south, we see Barbai3Nevelos as a personal secretary to a big leader of industry. In Texas, Dolores Passig has a bakery business. We stop at New Orleans Where Albert Penta is working in a factory. In Florida, Joanne Phelps is head designer for a large concern. Next is Georgia where Walter Plasko is married and working in an air- plane factory. In Maryland, Connie Ploucauet is working as hostess in one of the bigger night clubs. Now we move up to Philadelphia where Lyndon Ratcliffe is finishing his training for his M.D. Still in Plainville and working for Smitty is john Riera. john East- wood is head of the comic strips in New York. Nan Edwards is the receptionist at john Villardi's Plumbing Co., with john as plumber. In a large hotel in New York we find Carol Gironda and Dominic Mercugliano as a dancing team. Kenny Kochanski is an aeronautical engineer. Mary jane Lippia and Myrna Tedesco are currently co-starring in the hottest hit off Broadway. Ruth MacQuarrie keeps the home fires burning while her sailor husband sails the seven seas. We look in at Columbia to see john Hammer majoring in Current .Events We attend graduating exercises at a local college to see Nancy Turner receive her M.D. In this atomic age, the entire trip has only taken a few hours. We have buzzed up and down our coast, back and forth from Plainville, to which we finally return, for it is now a city with its own mayor, Eddie Noe, who got his experience being president of high school clubs and organizations. JULIA KATA BENIGNA LOPEZ KENNETH KOCHANSKI DOLORES DE ANGELO. 35 Caieteiia SC-ecxe X Downs mis Ha Home Econolnzbs C1 HSS Ghls ' Gym 1, ' l ' ill tmh Qleslum tml ol lhe Gllass ol 194 ., s . I -'N H v , x. t , , ,. ,.-.. ,.. cv x . L.: 1 . I Be it known to all people that we, the Class of 1946, 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 and judgement, and just missing the draft, Qwe hope! J 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. Trask, we leave many thanks, for we recall the numerous times he has helped us. To Mr. Pupillo, our new principal, we extend our best wishes -for a happy sojourn at P.H.S. To Miss Kelly, we give a new piece of carbon paper help future tardy students. To Mr. Casey, we donate a new file to replace the one he wore out sawing off locks for us. To Miss MacGrail, our Freshman adviser, we leave our gratitude for starting us off on four successful years. To Mr. Piurek, our Sophomore adviser, go our good wishes for success in his new position. To Miss Hannan, Mr. Bernardo's successor as junior adviser, we leave our undying gratitude for her help in making ours the most memorable Prom P.H.S. has ever had. To Miss Sparhawk, our Senior Class adviser, we extend our sincere-appreciation for her guidance, for her everlasting patience, and for all the time she has spent in our behalf. I, Tommy Angels, leave my active participation in Problems Class to any future Senior who wants it. I, joan Balderiotti, leave my hot trumpet to Bob Reale. I, jean Berardy, leave my knowledge of the graceful art of dancing to Rinaldo Villardi. I, Bill Bergenty, leave my way with the girls to Paul Speilman. I, Angella Celella, leave my naturally curly hair to Ruth Peters. I, Lois Cheney, leave my position as monitor to anyone willing to be banged up during lunch periods. I, Helen Chesanek, leave my liking for shorthand to Corrine Daniels. I, Katherine Ciccolella, leave my ability to memorize Macbeth to future unfortunate Seniors. I, Geraldine Connor, leave my quiet ways to jean Gabes. I, Ethel Coons, leave my commercial talent to all Miss I-Iannan's students. They'll need it. I, Helen Coveleski, leave my smile to Roberta MacQuarrie. I, jean Daniels, leave Queen of the junior Prom to some lovely junior. I, Donald Dalena, leave my happy outlook on life to john Gould. I, Dolores DeAngelo, leave to assume my new duties at Peck Spring. I, Bob Dietzko, leave my ready answers in class to Vincent Ringrose. I, john Donahue, leave my blushes and go out into the world unabashed. I, Fran Durant, leave the coffee grinder in the First National to Irving Perry. I, jean Durant, leave you speechless. I, john Eastwood, leave my paper route to my brother Art. I, Alice Eaton, leave my secretarial ability to Miss Sparhawk. I, Nan Edwards, leave my stature to Nancy Orvis. I, Lincoln Frye, leave my mathematical ability to Marino Mattioli. I, Dorothy Fuller, leave my blonde curls to Sylvia Dionne. I, Carol Gironda, leave my athletic ability to joan Basney. I, Gladys Griffin, leave my worried appearance to Rita Pedrolini. I, Grace Hahn, leave my long walks to school to Bunny Blauvelt. I, john Hammer, leave my shyness to Bill DeI.orenze. 38 I, Beatrice Hird, leave the band to Miss jersey. I, Betty Jane Holcomb, leave my quaint sayings to Marvin Marcus. I, Katherine johnson, leave my deep voice to Gino Pizzola. I, Philip johnson, leave my laugh to Gildersleeve. I, julia Kata, leave my fondness for dancing to jean Bartley. I, Kenneth Kochanski, leave my football shoulders to Lionel Graveline. I, Mary jane Lippia, leave my ability to enact Macbeth to janet Freeman. I, Benigna Lopez, leave my position as cheerleader to Mary Rizza. I, Ruth MacQuarrie, leave my bangs to Grace Schwab. I, Anne Marchetti, leave the editorship of the Pilot to any junior willing to spend hours proof reading at the New Britain Printers. I, Nancy Mason, leave my dimples to Byron Treado. I, Catherine Mastriani, leave to help run the shop. I, Helen Matson, leave my weak voice to Millie Zahary. I, Gloria Mengual, leave my blushes to Henry Morton. I, Rose Mennone, leave my desire to get ahead to the incoming Freshmen. I, Domonic Mercugliano, leave, still wishing to borrow 6 inches from Marshall LaCombe. I, Virginia Musshorn, leave 3 inches to Margaret Thompson. I, Barbara Nevelos, leave my joking manner to Marion Carroll. I, Edward Noe, leave my sister to uphold the family honor alone. I, Dolores Passig, leave my quiet manner to Franny Low. I, Albert Penta, leave my bow ties to Frank Sinatra. I, Joanne Phelps, leave my taste for clothes to Corrine Antonelli. I, Walter Plasko, leave some of my hair to Mr. Kessler. I, Constance Plouquet leave my golden locks to Ann Cicciolella. I, Red Ratclilfe, leave my sleeping in classes to Mike Zinkiewicz. I, john Rierra, leave for the last time. I, Doris Ritchie, leave my long eyelashes to Donald Stewart. I, Beverly Schaefer leave my charming manner to Oscar Provencher. I, Salvatore Santacroce, leave my sharp hat to Don Munson. I, Howard Scotton, leave my masculine voice to Tony D'Amico. I, Betty Seeds, leave my giggles to Sylvia Wadsworth. I, Mary Stanley, leave my charm to Sandy Nelson. I, Allen Sweig, leave Shirley McCormack to walk home alone. I, Myrna Tedesco, leave my dramatic ability to Margaret Noe. I, Bill Thomas, leave my basketball prowess to Roger St. Pierre. I, Nancy Turner, leave my intelligence to future Chem. Students. I, George Ventrelli, leave my winning smile to Don Parmalee. I, john Villardi, leave my good looks to Tony D'Amico. I, Robert Walker, leave my love for homework to George Procko. I, Ruth Whipple, leave my singing ability to Ray Heslin. I, Leonard Wishart, leave the last high school I shall attend. I, Ruth Wilbur, leave my vivacity to Carolyn Somerfeldt. I, Bob Woods, leave my clarinet to Woody Herman. This will has been probated on the thirteenth day of June, 1946. 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