Portland High School - Gypsy Yearbook (Portland, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1943 volume:

,ll 1 ' X ,v ,Av,f,, y . . ,J I 'V ' fe w The Class of 1943 Presents THE GYPSY 4-Q '51, t x7 NK 12110 i -:S M' rn!! . f uf . p 9 , 71- Business Manager STUART JOHNSON Assistants BARBARA PAYNE CHARLES ANDERSON WILLIAM ESCHUCK CATHERINE CSERE MARCIA HALE Literary Editors ARLINE HALE MARGARET PACKARD Assistants MARILYN CADE NINA CHIABRERO NANCY DEAN Sports Editors ROGER HANFORD HAZEL JOHNSON Assistants JOHN MORARIU RODNEY BACKMAN DONALD CASHMAN SALVATORE LOGANO MARY HYLAND GRACE JOHNSON yew Sfdff Editor-in-Claief ERNEST PETERSON Assistant NORMA WERDELIN Art Editor NELLIE SANDSTROM Publication Department NELLIE AUGERI FRANCES BARTLETT PAULINE BENGSTON THERESA DE GRAFF JOYCE FINKLE ESTELLE MAHER Activities Editors HELEN MAGNUSON EDWARD CARTER Assistants PETER PETERSON FRANK MOLESKY SOPHIE BAGINSKI LEE JUDSON MAR JORIE KUSKEY CONSTANCE SANBORN Feature Editors DORIS AHLBERG THOMAS BAYLEY Assistants JAMES ALLEN BETTY BRANCH JUNE CHASSER IDA CHIABRERO LOIS MILES SHIRLEY MARKS CLARA OPUSZYNSKI LORRAINE ROBINSON MILTON ANDERSON THERESA DI DOMIZIO Foreword In presenting the 1943 Gypsy, our class gives to Portland High School its first yearbook. The Gypsy, the annual publication of the Senior class, has passed through many changes, and throughout all these, it has maintained an im- portant place in the traditions of the school and the activities of the Seniors. In offering this new form of Gypsy, we have made our dream a reality, and we trust that our yearbook will remain as important a part of our high school memories as have all Gypsys of the past. fDedication In appreciation of the countless services rendered to the members of the graduating class of 1943, we dedicate this yearbook to our principal, Mr. john W. Goodrich. Mr. Goodrich came to Portland in 1938, and through his ready humor, reliability, and prudent counsel, he has gained the respect and confidence of the townspeople of Portland as well as the students of Portland High School. FACULTY OF PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL LOUISE M. ANDERSON English Upsala College HOPE BARTON Home Economics Middlebury College JESSIE CHAPMAN English Connecticut Teachers' College ELLA CLARK Art Supervisor Connecticut Teachers' College MARY CONDREN Science Connecticut Teachers' College E. SUZANNE DAWSON Algebra Mt. Holyoke Collegeg Harvard University JOHN R. DUNN Civicsg Problems of American Democracyp Economicsg American Historyp Modern Historyg Ancient History Wesleyan Universityg Connecticut Teachers' College MARGARET M. KINNIRY Frenchg Latin Trinity College JOHN A. NORTON, JR. Mechanical Arts Gorham Teachers' Collegeg University of Maine DAVID P. O'BRlEN American Historyg Physical Education University of Connecticut ANNA O'BRlEN English College of New Rochelle MRS. NORMA OLSON Physical Education Arnold College FLORENCE PARMELEE Bookkeepingg Shorthandj Typing Bay Path lnstitute JANE F. RICH Biologyj General Science University of New Hampshire HIRAM S. TAYLOR Algebrag Geometryg Trigonometryp Physicsg Chemistryg Review Math Clark University MURIEL TIERNEY Typingg Retailingg Commercial Law Boston University ALPHONSE VESTUTI Music Supervisor Yale Universityg Columbia University SENI ORS SENIORS ERNEST PETERSON President HAZEL JOHNSON Sec reto ry OFFICERS STUART JOHNSON Vice-President f-', FRANCES BARTLETT Treasurer DORIS AHLBERG Dee . . . variety of interests endless vitality . . . always finding life exciting . . . bowling . . . weakness for jokes . . . ready, willing, able . . . good JAMES ALLEN C0mP0 1Y - - - Vefsflflle- Quiet. . . ready greeting that sings . . . Cufl fi: ff WWI P . X II fi ,X lllllllllll WQ-Q-ll? friendly, pleasing manner . . . calm and sincere . . . wants to know what makes the world go 'round . . . quiet, understanding voice . . . sense of humor . . . Jimmy. SENIORS CHARLES ANDERSON Bud . . . always his duties done . . . seldom argumentative . . . even tem- pered . . . thoughtful in little ways that count . . . immaculate . . . broad grin and blushes . . . lover of horses . . . appreciative and appreciated. MILTON ANDERSON Prankster . . . one spare hour a week . . . enlivens every occasion with his subtle sense of humor . . . jazz lover . . . unbounded interests . . . appears quiet, but . . . rainbow colors . . . im- pulsive, almost uncontrollable giggles . . . Haus. A lk Ill ll Al IIIZIII lk I I ! TNC 4f'C3fN j g ODF? I '....LF-Z-l..Ii .X 'f T l QA A A Q . if l r if 3 3.1 r Q ' 'Z NELLIE AUGERI OF '43 Poised and unflustered . . . sympa- thetic. . . pert, pretty, and practical . . . black hair and sparkling eyes . . . per- fect coloring for red . . . delighted and RODNEY BACKMAN delightful . . . tweed-skirts and jackets . . . good listener. :Ei BMQ 4+ EEELBIIIIKIIZ uaudu 6 f k..,, X I lu' ll 1 . Q .ly .. 'iz ill XA ' a, x SN, xx X4 Aptitude for sports . . . fondness for in-between snacks' '... consideration for others . . . Rod . . . attacks work and play with a will . . . Ye Gods! . . . easily flustered . . . changeable moods . . . unexpected witticisms. SENIOR SOPHIE BAGINSKI Shy smile . . . always the unusual . . . serious professional ambitions . . . good friend . . . keen sense of humor . . . toes ready for dancing . . . naive and gullible . . . enthusiastic in'Shorthand . . . quiet observation. FRANCES BARTLETT Conscientious, obliging, and consider- ate . . . cute clothes, quiet . . . reams of curls always in perfect condition . . . adaptability . . . loyal thinking, crystal clear . . . progressive . . . a fixed point of ambition: to be a good secretary . . . Fran. l Li'-'nam Q 1 3, wif EM me X X 46 E iff OF ,43 TQ, FN BK t J I .1 VV THOMAS BAYLEY Oh, don't worry about it! . . . frivolity followed by pensiveness . . . good sport . . . coaxing of no avail in the morning PAULINE BENGSTON . . . love of swing . . . life of the party . . . How to win friends and influence Loyalty to the nth degree ' 1 l affection- people'f . . .definite and firm opinions me and dependable Q Q 1 pieosantly . . . Ishouldtakespeechsolcantalk- agreeable - ' l Willing to listen and Slowerll ' ' ' enthusiasm plus' sympathize . . . sweet and understand- ing . . . dependent . . . fascinating and delightful . . . cute. f ff: li Al VE lil L I I illlllllllll eg: 4 t , f Sul SENIORS BETTY BRANCH Flare of new dance steps . . . Oh, I forgot all about it. . . . Southern ideas about life and.love . . . iolly good fel- low . . . Dixie . . . friendliness towards everyone . . . gay and care- free . . . always kidding. MARILYN CADE Charming smile . . . trim as a cadette on parade . . . impulsive . . . measuring yards and yards of newspaper clippings . . . appealing sweetness . . . Evening in Paris . . . ready for anything and everything . . . easy to like . . . un- affected. 4 In Ill ll Al IIIQIII lx na if , af Crxgzgpqffd -,Z-f-E il r l m I I mm m LE ' ir- QL A I OF '43 EDWARD CARTER Contagious laughter. . . Elmira . . . rare depths never reached by brief oc- quaintances . . . glowing conversation . . . drugstore milkshakes. . . long dark lashes . . . mischievous . . . exaggera- tion plus . . . eager companion. 5 HMQ H .avian if, R4 ll' I ll! 1 K xx YP gs, DONALD CASHMAN Slim, silent, slow speed . . . boundless good nature . . . day dreamer . . . unusual and amusing sense of humor . . . lazy smile developing into a broad grin. . . nonchalant manner. . . Don . . . friendly. SE IORS f of it , i ,R i' 2' -' E9 , JUNE CHASSER Conscientious and determined . . . in- dependent. . . quick smile . . . friendly . . . firm defender of her own opinions . . . reserved. . . shy. . . ability to make people laugh . . . unpredictable. IDA CHIABRERO Chee Chee . . . a home on a ranch . . . worrier supreme . . . was noted for her Pocahontas braids . . . nostalgia for the west . . . easily flustered . . . Ma- dame Defarge knitter . . . cowboy songs . . . progressive . . . ideal sales- WOl'T1Cl l. ff Fin ,l l?EElp 5 W M7 Za: S ,, 'I , f Q ! I f f' '25 Rx . NINA CHIABRERO Calm and unruffled . . . love of the country. . . punctuality plus . . . three more hours and I'm through studying . . . independent and determined . . . serious professional ambitions . . reserved. Q 1:21- IWI E' lllllllllll -i lil L ll B625 Csvl UF '4 CATHERINE CSERE Shorthand books slithering from under her arm . . . speed . . . headed for suc- cess . . . silly . . . conscientious, effi- cient worker . . . Koy' '... happy in love . . . always finding life exciting . . . enthusiastic. SENIORS THERESA DE GRAFF Curls and new coiffures . . . Terry . . . quiet, attentive air. . . quaint . . . a whiz with the camera . . . friendly NANCY DEAN as a puppy . . . unaffected, unassum- Musical giggles . . . emotional depths ing, conscientious, deliberate . . . char- . . . distinctly feminine . . . modest qcteristic walk. and poised . . . pastels . . . exacting . . . a memory that forgets no one, making her friends with all . . . musi- cal . . . enviable hair . . . xx AI IS Ill ll Al IIIZIII lk Z I MYEYBYLW + .L J J i m i We -e. ir-- T H i A , NT, I Q S x , Y '73 4, 4 if O 957' 5-7,.-I OF '43 THERESA Dl DOMIZIO Brisk, definite and determined . . . long discussions and involved wordy arguments . . . art for art's sake . . . talking from morn to night . . . unpre- WILLIAM ESCHUCK dictable . . . always rushing in late Abundance of generosity. . . iovial . . . . . . flashing energy. Six more days and l can sleep . . . he-if nm I nnzzixnldln 46 Y I if ! fp S5 ? in X. 41 ' 1 I Q . ill fx IM 1 X ?-ii? X xx I pleasantly agreeable . . . quiet depths of integrity. . . quiet and easy to like . . . practical and capable. SE IOR l , sig - , ,ft t t 9 W ARLINE HALE Enthusiastic . . . enviable capacity for gsm h,f- Fl lasting friendship . . . a smile and a Hi Ya . . . tiny hands . . . intellect JOYCE FINKLE and personality combined . . . spiffy Ever ready with intelligent advice . . . . . shaking laughter . . . good judg- uncitfected mannerisms . . . Ya know ment. what? . . . accent on Vogue . . . a de- Iigntful originality in all she does . . forehead wrinkler in any discussion . . unbounded interests. Fi cf , rl in 5 ww M m rm R K 'fi , X E , MARCIA HALE Marty' '... ever the first to know the latest joke . . .l studies two days, rests two weeks . . . love of nature . . . en- thusiastic . . . Gee, I'm tired . . . UF '43 ROGER HAN FORD Cllllfe 0 lmlffef Since The bug bit - - 4 Ambitious . . . ideas firmly defended ready listener . . . fun-loving. ff l j I L ll g gal if 4-is .Q f . . . the boy who thinks before ques- tioning . . . the ultimate of being con- siderate . . . ready, willing, able . . . friendly attitude towards everyone . . . ideal listener. SE IORS GRACE JOHNSON Gravey . . . unbounded energy . . . feminine with an athletic flare . . ever in the midst of fun and noise . . . MARY HYLAND dashing madly here and there attempt- Quick sense of humor . . . expressive ing to keep up with herself . . . clear, smile. . . friendly sarcasm . . . delight- refreshing Yeufhfl-'lr'eSS - - - PerPefUe' ' ful originality in everything she does emofierl - - - giggles and blushes - - - . . . favorite topic of conversation- frier1dSr1iP'S friend- John . . . definite ideas . . . never a . dull moment . . . 4 In Ill ll Allllinlll ml lil 'f - -- far WT MEYER, .+ .' ff ll ! hr!! J Q I, 603 4, X Y C Q Dfxfnfv, . By!-,K STUART JOH NSON Sincere and forceful . . . heartwarming laughter . . . hamburg and onion sand- wiches . . . chuck full of enthusiasm and energy . . . Let's not get catty . . . good company . suppressed humor bubbling to the top at an un- guarded moment . . . native talent for being friendly . . . party spirit . . . Stuie. BMQ EIFZI mmznmm nigh. F 6 H 6 TF ffl - K ' W x SN, xc I X4 if Xf UF '43 HAZEL JOHNSON The qualities that keep friendship alive and growing . . . grace . . . a flash of bright lipstick . . . the strength of a leader whom people seek and trust . . . perfumes . . . keenly alert. . . destined to be a success. - A IORS LEE JUDSON Eyes that tell tales . . . a little girl build with a grown-up personality . . . takes everything with a grain of salt . . . argumentative . . . lover of kittens . . . priority on mirrors . . . delightfully and wholesomely feminine. li MARJORIE KUSKEY Reserved . . . soft puppies and sad- eyed hounds . . . smooth and earnest . . . soft spoken . . . sincere . . .thought- ful . . . takes responsibilities seriously . . . moods . . . capable . . . friendly toward everyone. Fi , , L 'E fl i + 3 ' : ZH u X lf K , .veg r N f OF '43 SALVATORE LAGANO Butch . . . energy that never fizzles out . . . alert . . . love of sports . . . amiable . . , easy going nature . . . characteristic walk . . . l'll hand it in HELEN MAGNUSON Gnome' doyn ' ' ' pensive momenfs ' ' ' Sincere friendliness. . . first impression efficient leadership in sp0rfS - which is everlasting . . . logical, loyal, POPUIGV- learned . . . a true Home Ec. major. . . lvl WE l so f-j ll' -if IA -kc is sl ff: lil ' il L il' clever with a needle . . . whispered confidences . . . decided likes and dis- likes . . . refreshingly frank. SUEPJICLR SHIRLEY MARKS Studious . . . business-like attitude about work . . . copper red hair . . . keen intellect . . . adaptable and will- ESTELLE MAHER ing . . . definite opinions . . . super energy both mental and physical . . - Sense of obligation . . . But l have so leasantl agreeable. much to do . . . spur of the moment P Y decisions . . . talkative . . . wide grin . . . friendly nature. . .definite opinions . . . uncontrollable giggles in Short- f AI IL hand . . . an efficient hustler, bustler. IIIIEIIII Al'Ill1lll lk nVEdYiYEl .E E J f'XfD 53 ,- Y..?Y S'1'i N ,T T .L M J, JT, !! !.g l Q ' 44 -D I Wtfbfujx ,.f'x 57, 1 ,P is X s wx K or , . - i i - V - 5' i FTE l K LOlS MILES Freckles and a turned-up nose . . bowling . . . fondness for sports . . . sudden changes of moods . . . speed demon . . . o keen temper modified by a keen sense of humor . . . forever broking her glasses . . . determination and carefreeness. 111 -:Bi Q HMS H 1-urn UIIZIIIDUZIII .Lian Q c,X R71 k.4f la' nl l ., Q ,J 9 ull FZ fll I A A - K S-N, OF '43 ,wi 3 if FRANK MOLESKI Self-development . . . remarkable com binotion of candor, shyness, and in dependence . . . moments of deep seri ousness . . . mixing business and pleas- ure with a technician's skill . . . humor- OUS. SE IOR JOHN MORARIU Hair, eyes, laughter-all that sparkles . . . a minute of quiet dignity, the next a burst of naive enthusiasm . . . serene expression . . . affectionate . . . al- ways fun when he's around . . . a dash of spice. ,ak of CLARA OPUSZYNSKI Infectious laugh . . . finds time for those must see movies . . . girlish and gullible . . . bubbling personality . . . good listener. . . definite opinions . . . carefree attitude . . . easily flus- tered . . . enviable hair. Uii X n K g I , ks' Tl iw Q W may am X W El 46 ,i Z f 0 43 MARGARET PACKARD Trim . . . self-satisfaction in doing . , . calm dignity . . . novelty pins . . . efficiency plus . . . Packie' '... firm believer in her ideas . . . sleek appear- ance . . . a whiz at her subjects . . . a jolly good fellow. I-2: if ll! FT' L I ...iii gg W Ccsvl BARBARA PAYNE A woman and her music . . . lf you want to know what I really think' unbounded passion for Time . . fines her opinions passionately lover of operas and symphonies hours spent curled up with a book sympathetic. SENIORS PETER PETERSON Chronic burner of the midnight oil . . . worldly speaking, historically . . . keen observation . . . takes responsibility ERNEST PETERSON seriously . . . arms full of books . . . Amioble . I 1 pep to put over wonder- argumen'tative. . . talks with his hands ful ideas . . . good sport. . . full of fun - - - f'le 'dlY- . . . a strength of personality which slowIy,q unobtrusively takes hold of you ...ideal mixer. . . devilish . . . Ernie. fx AID ll I Alilll-Ill lk l l v ' Y i Z no il l?Z.'I U - A--E --rf i I Q Fc Dfx 2 S,w.O? Q3 f sy ,.,..- .,y, , LORRAINE ROBINSON Babe . . . a teasing twinkle in her eyes . . . innate friendliness toward everyone . . . giggles with an honest to goodness sense of humor . . . en- thusiastic talker with an easy going nature . . . knows the words to every song . . . gay. BML! lllfil E7Em1.Zl2Dl5.lIl A F 5111 x' f E , i 6 G .. 2' A fl ll A -r:-...L-zzrl tvs S-X, OF '43 CONSTANCE SANBORN Always reliable . . . sympathetic and kind. . .quite calm.. .good mixer. . . thoughtful in little things . . . friendly . . . appreciation for jokes . . . indi- viduality . . . conscientious studier . . . practicality and economy . . . generous. SE IORS S,.t,f.t , , E ci- li in R 1 R , v i NELLI E SAN DSTROM A soft, appealing voice. . . sincere and capable . . . willingness to listen and sympathize . . . the school artist . . . witticisms expressed in poetry . . . good worfer . characteristic hairdo . . . sleek appearance. NORMA WERDELIN A vital, vivid interest in every phase of life . . . lover of things alittle bitrditfer- ent . . . clothes self-styled and self- made . . . aristocratic taste . . . pen- chant for art . . . unexpected flash of two dimples . . . generous hospi- tality. iii W fl 5 Q I LEIZE KE 12a Yi 2 -r 2 all Class H zlvtory I'm sure every Senior remembers That day in September '39, When we gathered as lowly Freshmen Before the doors of Portland High. We soon began our studies, Latin and English and such, We found our classes interesting, And our knowledge increased so much. Soon came our Freshman party, With lots of gaiety, Everyone felt quite grown up- Making his bid to society. So our first year sped quickly by, And we had our first exams, When welcome summer rolled around, Books closed with a happy bang. The summer vacation quickly passed, Arid we were back again, Mind you, now as lofty Sophomores Of Portland High, grade ten. We selected courses of Biology, French and English and shop, And that spring brought another party- Of course, you remember our hop. Each student had also joined a club, And entered a group to his liking, Dramatics, dancing, school paper, sports, Shooting, badminton, hiking. Almost before we knew it, We had passed another mile, And after lessons and final tests, We were glad to vacation awhile. Returning that fall as Juniors, We really felt quite upper-class , just a grade below the Seniors, And we'd be one soon-if we passed. Our courses of study increased, The fun and pleasures did too, And victories in sports that year, Showed what the fellows could do. Then came that day of days, When the class received its rings, Everyone was so proud of them They were noticed by all, that spring. just before the close of school, We attended our first prom, Dancing beneath an Hawaiian sky, Eating 'mid Howers and palms. Now we've almost reached the end Of our studies at Portland High, The four years we've spent together Have nearly all gone by. In earning money, we've been tops With magazines and candy, And though we can't view Washington, We know Victory will be just dandy. As classmates, we've all had fun, And prepared for our many careers, We hope each one finds good luck and su CCCSS As he strives for his goal through the years That concludes this resume Of the class of '43, And I'm sure we'll all look back With many a pleasant memory. KX ill unh Cla slum xml ol 'the Glluss ol 194 , ' .-'.- ..' - .. , . ., u - ' . ' - . ,x E: r . A ! We, the Class of 1943, do establish and publish this our last will and testament. We appoint the Class of 1944 as executor of this Testament, trusting in their ability to carry out the provisions as stipulated in the following document. To the faculty, our whole-hearted appreciation for the part they played in fitting us to take our places in the world of tomorrow. To Olga Roman we bequeath the position on the cheering squad now held by Doris Ahlberg. james Allen's ability to deliver oral topics we leave to any needy- junior. Rodney Backman's eye for a basket we bequeath to any junior basketball enthusiast. To Laura Ellsworth we leave the position at Conk's now held by june Chasser. Grace johnson's position as head cheer-leader we leave to Nancy White. Salvatore Logano's position on the team we leave to any worthy athlete. We bequeath the brains of Shirley Marks to any less fortunate junior. To Bob Linquist we leave john Morariu's place on the Gildersleeve bus. We leave the following outstanding characteristics of the members of the Senior class to those of the Class of '44 who, we feel, are best qualified to fill the places which we leave vacant. To Fritz Ekstrom, Marcia Hale's ability to tell jokes. Lee judson's dark hair to Perry Marshall. To William Ellsworth, the prevalent blushes of Charles Anderson. Milton Anderson's great love for airplanes to Walter johnson and Walter Dower. The dignity of Nellie Augeri to Annette Nickle. The dancing ability of Sophie Baginski to janet Hale. To Phyllis Magnano, the tactfulness of Frances Bartlett. Thomas Bayley's ability to beat the bell to Ed Morrow, with the hope that he is just as successful. The agreeable attitude of Pauline Bengston to Beatrice Hanford. The friendly manners of Betty Branch to Peter Barry. The typing ability of Marilyn Cade and Ida Chiabrero to the two Glowinski girls, Edith and Helen. Edward Carter's nonchalance to Ernest Engelbrecht. Donald Cashman's information on current events to Frank Bartolotta. The reserve of Nina Chiabrero to Margaret Hale. Catherine Csere's shorthand ability to Anna Serra. The musical ability of Nancy Dean and Barbara Payne to two musically minded Juniors, Beatrice Carta and Betty Conklin. The brown eyes of Theresa Di Domizio to Marie Gionfricldo. To Mary Sadlowski, the small size of Theresa DeGraff. The handsome curls that adorn the head of Billy Eschuck to Billy Olson. The frankness of Joyce Finkle to Barbara Bell. The studious habits of Roger Hanford to Charlie Larson and Betty Jackson. Mary Hyland's ability to talk rapidly to Margaret Hetzel. Stuart Johnson's great height to Red Goodrich. Hazel Johnson's extensive wardrobe to Mary Bartolotta. To Ruth Mulcahy, the athletic ability of Marjorie Kuskey. Helen Magnuson's French Books to Jayne Ann Lucas. Frank Mo1esky's interest in chemistry to Marcus Eisenstein. The conversational ability of Estelle Maher to Lucille Grzegorowicz. The red hair of Lois Miles to Richard Keenan. Clara Opuszynski's giggles to her cousin, Lenore Bazidlo. To Marion Laskey, Margaret Packard's will to please everyone. Ernest Peterson's executive ability to Carl Johnson. Peter Peterson's argumentative qualities to Joe Seiferman. To Jackie Hale, the optimism of Lorraine Robinson. The quietness of Constance Sanborn to Josephine Scrivo. Arline Hale's sophistication to Ann Muraca. To Jackie Sizer, Nellie Sandstrom's ability to write poetry. The artistic ability of Norman Werdelin to Jane Gustafson. In witness whereof, we dc hereunto set our hands and seals this first day of March, Anno Domini, one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. rllllllhll Qi 5: 1 I 1 11 J U xl Pl VI 'I fl N1 I l I I I E3 FT Fi El tl 5 E1 1 1 1 1 I 1 5 Y 1 5 S I 5 Y I K, 1 5 v 55 fl gl tm .1 ll ni ll 1 J 4 J .I .1 1 1 4 3 A 1 I Class Prophecy The control man in studio A of the N. B. C. building gives the nod to Tom Bayley, a well known commentator . . . Flash! Record breaker Milt Anderson has done it again by flying a low winged two-place ship of his own design at the speed of 500 m.p.h. in level flight . . . Nurses Grace johnson, Lois Miles and Estelle Maher have just returned from Alaska, where they worked diligently to rid that section of the fever spread by mosquitoes . . . Hollywood! Miss Betty Branch is reported as a candidate for the Oscar award . . . Don Cashman, a correspondent for the New York Times, is vacationing in Europe after writing his latest book. Don works hard to make his writing accurate. Mary Hyland, literary critic of the New York Tribune, agrees that Don's book might become the year's best seller . . . Lorraine Robinson, noted radio singer, has gone West to make a picture. Good luck, Miss Robinson . . . Into the world of sports: Butch Lagono, who starred in three sports at P. H. S. years ago, has been offered the position of coaching soccer and baseball at Connecticut University . . . Rod Backman, who played pro-basketball and baseball, is reported one of the backers of a baseball team in the majors . . . Ernie Peterson, All-New England basketball guard, is keeping his interest in sports alive in his home town of Portland by helping to enlarge the athletic facilities there. His main job is to keep the Eastern States furnished with petroleum supplies . . . Miss Marjorie Kuskey, Olympic Champ, has been com- missioned in the W. A. V. E. S. as a lieutenant in Physical department . . . james Allen in his column today predicts that the New York Yanks will take the 1955 Pennant . . . Commander Ed Carter, U. S. N., has developed a revolu- tionary idea of navigation. It is said to cut the figuring time of the old method, and is very accurate . . . Professor Roger Hanford of Harvard University has gone to Oxford University in England as exchange Professor of Economics. His ideas have been recognized at the Capitol . . . Marilyn Cade and Doris Ahl- berg of T. W. A. have been promoted to the position of co-directors of the stewardess school. This school is one of the best in the country . . . The Misses Ida and Nina Chiabrero are celebrating their sixth year of successful operation of their business school . . . It is noticed that the most popular beauty salon in Hollywood is run by june Chasser of Connecticut. The genial receptioness is Miss Clara Opuszynski who came from june's home town . . . The job of designing the wardrobe of the stage's leading ladies has been awarded to Misses Helen Magnuson and Norma Werdelin, who formerly operated a smart shoppe in the Capitol . . . Catherine Csere, personal secretary for the president's wife, states she will accompany the First Lady on a goodwill tour of the Orient . . . The Metropolitan Opera Co. has announced that the Misses Barbara Payne and Nancy Dean have signed contracts for another year . . . Bud Anderson, noted horseman in the trotting circles, has retired Nellie Blaguef' He's train- ing a few colts and hopes to enter one in the Hambletonian . . . Dr. Frank Moleski, noted research dentist, has received the acclamation of all the medical profession for his recent achievements in dental hygiene . . . The Kindergarden School in Chelsea district of this city has been commended by the Mayor. The school is run by two Connecticut women, Arline Hale and Marcia Hale . . . Of late, all magazine covers seem to be drawn by one of two young artists, namely, Nellie Sandstrom or Teresa DeDomizo . . . The Navy has authorized Captain Pete Peterson, naval surgeon, to expend more money on the training of Pharmacists mates . . . This week's copy of our most outstanding pictorial magazine shows pictures taken by Theresa De Graff. They are improvements in the field of infra-red ray pictures . . . Miss Pauline Bengston, secretary in the office of a prominent brokerage firm, has been awarded a bonus of 35500.00 for submitting an original idea in saving time in office routine . . . The Congressional Library in Washington, D. C., has hired two new assistant librarians, Shirley Marks and Margaret Packard . . . A National Livestock Contest is being held at Connecticut University under the supervision of William Eschuck. This event attracts cattlemen from all over North America . . . The headaches of a tele- phone company are never ending. It takes women like Nellie Augeri, Frances Bartlett, and Connie Sanborn to keep the customers satisfied . . . On Fifty-Second Street there is a dancing school which has been graduating some up-and-coming young people. The names of Sophie Baginski and Lee Judson are becoming very famous . . . The Ambassador to Sweden, Stuart johnson, has been recalled to Washington to take over some unnamed position. In his place, for the first time in history, a woman has been chosen. She is Hazel Johnson from Connecti- cut . . . john Morariu, regular operator of the Portland bus, spent last week-end in New York visiting former classmates . . . The Finkle Pharmacy held its grand opening today giving away a balloon with the purchase of each ice cream cone. That's the news to this moment. Listen in tomorrow at this same time. -. 'kiwygvrx N .1 XY A , Q 14 gf mg, 1 A my Y ,U i x ff Q dy . 1 v Mr 'N 7-r-1,4 f. E wx 3 i, .W n Sf 'K . .V HQ- SK M f f W- U5'25f ka... Q 1. 4 . fx S ,,Lf? x' b .X .. Q: fl? ,fs . X, TLT!! ' A -3, 'F-, A I' . Y 35,5 Q-S o l A -'n.. 'Q fa W s .. is UNDER CLASSES Class Ufficers IUNIOR Preriderzt, Carl johnson Vice-P1'e.ria'ent, Robert Lindquist Secretary, Olga Roman Treamref. Peter Barry SOPHOMORE Preiidevzz. john Moffat Vice-Prefiderzt, William Pazzetti Sccrelmj, Betty Duhlquist ,I'7'6zI.l'Il1'C?', jane Wzxllin FRESHMAN Prefident, Harold Gregory Vire-Preiident, Charles McBrien cnf..,,f,w., Dqffifin Whifp Treafurer, Lillian Bengston F RESHMAN CLASS EIGHTH GRADE A C TI VI TIES Student Council As one of the most important organizations in the school, the Student Council has had numerous responsibilities. They have taken over the duties of preparing noon-lunches, supervising noon activities, sponsoring Friday night socials and the Victory Dance at the conclusion of the basketball season, as well as conducting the Christmas Seal Drive, the Infantile Paralysis Drive, and the Athletic Association Drive. Recently, a clean-up campaign was inaugurated during which the violators were tried and duly punished. The task of pre- senting the school with a service Hag honoring all Portland High School Alumni now in the United States forces has also been undertaken by the group. All of these activities have been conducted with remarkable success and much credit is due the members of the Council for the work they have achieved. 6 Scrap Drive A Scrap Drive sponsored by the Student Council was conducted under the leadership of Stuart johnson assisted by Doris Ahlberg, Walter johnson, Charles Larson, Ernest Peterson, and Arline Hale. Mr. Goodrich acted as faculty ad- visor. Almost everyone in the school system participated in this campaign which netted approximately 210,000 pounds of scrap. More than five hundred dollars was raised, most of which was donated to the Red Cross, the U. S. O. and to the local dinner fund for men entering the service. The remainder of the money is to be used for the presentation of an assembly for the students of the four schools. Y-HI Prwiderzf, Leona Elligator SL'U'6ld1'-Y, Alina Roman Treafzzrer, Marjorie Goodrich Adrirror, Miss Tierney ..- t W K . Worr. .... r .5 HI-Y Prwidvnl. Ernest Peterson Viva-Pre,ride17t. Charles Anderson Ser. and Trear., Thomas Baily Adriror, Mr. Dunn F.. 1,..,,I.,,, .,.,.,,,1 Q . .-...,,...., v.. 3 -nd GIRLS OUTING P,-grjdgny, jean Stokes Serreiarj and Treaxurer, Sue Brainard Sfudent Counrfl Repre,fenfali1'e, Joyce Pierce Adl'I,Yk0P', M155 Klrmlrey BOYS OUTING Prerident, john Moffat Vire'Pre,fidenr. William Pazzetti Ser. and Tram, Leonard Markham Student Council Rep'fe.ren!atiz'e, Paul Sandor Adzfimr. Mr. Goodrich HI-.IINKS Prefident. Jean Lindquist Seffelqry, -lane MacM1hon Studenl Counril Repre.rentati1fe. Vire-Prerident, Elizabeth Hansen Trea.fu1'er. Jean MacMahon Marcia Hale Ad1f'Lf0?', Miss Barton --1-lunngw' -v ,I JV ART CLUB Prefidenl, Marcia Hale Vire-Prefidenl, Laura Ellsworth Serrefarv, Sarah Paley Student Counril Reprexentalizfe, Genevieve Bartlett Adrirof, Mrs. Clark xggi Egg, . . .--L ,V 41 LW P . KL.. Q .1 ' u RIFLE CLUB PY'6.fid6I1l.f, Milton Anderson and Walter Dower Vive-Preuident. Frank Bartalotta Serrefarier, William Ellsworth and Ernst Engelbrecht Treasurer, Peter Barry Sllldwll Cfnfnvril Rep1'eicnm1ir'e. joseph Bartalotta Adiimr, Mr. Taylor 1 '- ff i Ll sv-vi XQQGNPS 6 . 6:11 MODEL AIRPLANE Prerident, Theodore johnson Vice-Preridenl, Henry Butler Ser. and Treat., james Post Student Cuunril Repreuerztaliffe, Richard Morrow Ad1'if0I', Mr. Norton GIRLS' SPORT Sludenz Counril Reprerentazive, Marjorie Goodrich Adzfiror, Mrs. Olson ' 0 r C BOYS' SPORT Pfer. and Trear., Carl johnson Vice-Pmridenl. Charles Larson Secrerarly. Frank Bartalatta Student Counril Repre,fenlati1fe, Harold Berggren Adzfimr, Mr. O'Brien 1 ,w,f K xx. N, H sltakgw.-. as swf ,f- BADMINTON Ad'I'fJ'0I'. Mrs. Olson 3 DRIVING CLUB Pniridwzt. Roland Barrett Vife-Pwfidenf, Hazel johnson Seffelary, Wfayne Sterry Sllfdenl Counril Rvpre,uenla1iz'c. Lois Edwards Adrimr, Mr. Dunn U 5' Q 'E 4 ' 1...-N. ash, Q. 3 ' 'wig-g N 4 1 W if ,gf H fa! K if X 1 , H. K , jp.. Q2 'A' ZX, iv' ' Q , 5. .Q - se EWS- .1 A K M im. I u f ' 1, ig 'Z ., , i-4 ,Q , A mm X ' 4 Mig K ,av I . 9 f 'R SPOR TS Soccer The soccer team, under the direction of Mr. O'Brien in his first year as soccer coach, enjoyed an extremely successful season. For the second time in the history of the school, the team, despite a difficult schedule, was undefeated and tied only once and won the Central Valley Class C Conference Soccer Title. At the completion of the season, a banquet was given for the team, and at that time letters were awarded to sixteen men. Next year's team will miss acutely the support of Sal Logano, Rod Back- man, Ernie Peterson, and Ed Carter, all of whom have played their last soccer games for P. H. S. Portland Portland ............ Portland Portland ............ Portland ............ Portland ............ Portland ............ Portland ............ Portland ............ Portland ............ -......-nu 1942 RECORD Bloomheld ..... Windsor ....... Glastonbury ...... Wethersfield ...... Bloomfield .......... Wesleyan jayvees Windsor ......,..... Glastonbury ........ Wethersfield ...... Newington ........ xl ,yr Nm Basketball Portland, the state's leading contender for the C.l.A.C. crown last season, started off the '42-'43 season with a veteran squad. Mr. Dunn, Portland's third coach in as many years, started the boys off on what seemed to be a tremendously difticult schedule. Because of transportation difficulties, the team was forced to play many games with class B schools in the vicinity which provided very keen competition. Portland's impressive zone defense was once again used this year, but Mr. Dunn on occasions changed to a man to man game. This strategy proved effective in many a close contest. This year there were two fine co-captains, Ernest Peterson and Salvatore Logano, who gave Mr. Dunn much valuable help. The record of eleven wins and four defeats does not tell the .fx r my wmv? 'Jn i , , , ,,i ,,T,,,,,1.,- :M W.. , whole story for the entire squad was playing the game whether they were on the bench or on the floor. Once again Portland entered the Class C-D tournament at the Weaver gym in Hartford. The throng of Portland rooters who followed the team was sur- prisingly large, and it was very gratifying to every member of the squad to know his efforts were appreciated. The team did not make out too well, being elimi- nated in the quarter-final round by Guilford. The squad offered no excuses, howeverg and next year's squad is looking to an even better season. 1942-45 RECORD Portland ............ 50 Wethersfield .......... 24 Portland ............ 37 Glastonbury ............ 14 Portland 32 Alumni .......... Portland Durham ........ Portland Wilson .......... Portland Bloomfield .... Portland Middletown .... Portland Glastonbury .. Portland ............ Bloomfield ...... Portland ............ Wilson ............ Portland ............ Middletown .... Portland ............ Wethersfield .. Portland ............ Old Saybrook.. Portland ............ 53 Portland ............ 27 TOURNAMENT GAMES Windsor Locks Guilford ........ Baseball The 1942 Portland High School baseball team, the last coached by joe Walsh, enjoyed a very successful season-winning ten and losing only two games. The losses-one to Wilson in the opening game and one to Nathan Hale-came while the season was still young. Woodrow Wilson handed Port- land its only shutout, but Portland avenged this loss with a three to two victory later in the season. Also notable were the two victories over Middletown, both by twelve to two scores. The regulars were Wallace or Logano pitching, johnson receiving, Dower at first, Condren at second, Backman at third, Logano or Wallace at short, depending on who was pitching, Lindquist in left field, Griffo in center field, and Goodrich in right field. This combination had a powerful offense, scoring 82 runs, as well as an air tight defense, only 29 runs were scored against it. Portland Portland Portland ............ Portland ............ Portland ............ Portland ............ Portland Portland. Portland ............ Portland ............ Portland ............ Portland ............ 14 S D 1942 RECORD Woodrow Wilson Middletown ....,... Nathan Hale ....... Middletown ......... Glastonbury .......... Bloomfield ........... East Hampton ...... Glastonbury .......... Bloomfield ............ Woodrow Wilson Old Saybrook ....... East Hampton ...... The baseball outlook for 1943 is high although the schedule will probably be cut because of transportation problems. Wallace, Dower, and Condren were graduated last June and Griffo is no longer in school. Barrett, Pazzetti, Peterson, Barry and Ekstrom are the veterans left to fill the vacant positions. Rod Backman, last year's third baseman who will probably play short-stop this year, will captain the 1943 team. '-magnum!-rv wq Cheer Leaders just before the referee blows the whistle to start a game, six cheerleaders run onto the floor to lead the Portland High School cheering section. Grace Johnson, head cheerleader, '43g Nancy White, '44, Doris Ahlberg, '43, Ruth Mulcahy and Olga Roman, '44, and Arline Roman, '45, all dressed in white wool flannel with red and black embroidery, whizz by to give the Portland Loco- motive and other cheers. Portland High School is proud of its cheerleaders and the work they have done. The girls have been enthusiastic in building up the spirit of the student cheering section, they have worked hard perfecting the old cheers and in- troducing many new ones. tv ' Witli a fine record in victories and good sportsmanship to their credit, Portland has been in the limelight this year more than ever before. The fans of the varsity team are numerous, and it has been through the efforts of the cheerlead- ers that this large group has been molded into an effective and enthusiastic cheering section. First row-Mrs. Olsong Grace johnson, Secretary, Hazel Johnson. President, Helen Magnuson. Treasurer, Catherine Csere, Vice-president. Second row-Ann Muraca, Margaret Hetzel. Mar- jorie Goodrich, june Hill, Betty Branchi Third row-Marjorie Kusky, Ruth Mulcahy, Nancy White, Joyce Pierce. A rchon tes The Archontes is composed of a group of fifteen girls in the Senior High School who are chosen for proficiency in sports, for leadership and for sports- manship. The object of this organization is to assist in running the girls' intra- mural sport program and to aid the physical education department in carrying out its work. The group sponsors the trials for cheerleaders, and this year, they held a campaign for new cheers. Also, they held play-days for the girls in the grammar schools and in the junior High School. Recently the girls held a play- day with the Woodrow Wilson High School girls. This organization is out- standing in all sports activities and offers excellent opportunities for all girls who are elected to membership. May the best o f good fortune follow you, class of 1 943, always. MARY-LOU BEAUTY SHOP MARY.L0U PHYLLIS LILLIAN Compliments of STANDARD-KNAPP CORP. PORTLAND, CONN. Compliments of CON KLIN 'S PHARMACY Prescription Specialists MAIN STREET PORTLAND, CONNECTICUT WM. R. PETERSON, Inc. 276 MAIN STREET Telephones 335-3868 SEIBERLING TIRES sf TUBES FUEL OILS - RANGE OILS PORTLAND, CONN. Pho BENGSTON DAIRY FARM PASTEURIZED MILK and CREAM CHOCOLATE MILK ne 3174-.I4 DAILY DELIVERIES JOHN C. BARRY, Pres. J. ALFRED C. DODD, Sec.-Treas. Portland, Conn. Middletown, Conn. 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