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MACKIMMIE, Jr. We, the Class of 1948, are pleased that we have this opportunity to express our thanks and appreciation to Mr. Mackimmie for his tireless endeavor in our behalf, It has been our privilege to work and play under his vigilance and careful guidance throughout our high school career. 5 ill TRUSTEES The student body of Pratt High School fully realize and appreciate the debt of gratitude they owe to the trustees. They contribute their time and effort so willingly to the end that our school may run smoothly and efficiently. Many of the improvements about our school plant are due directly to their planning. Their interests include our class room work, and our sports and social-programs. 6 OSAGE BOARD Back Row-left to right-Benjamin Boyle, Rita Miller, Mrs. Ford, Laura Baldwin, Mary Norton, Barbara Hare, Mr. Maclcimmie. Front Row-Left to right-Ronald Hartigan, Rosalie Stabell, Mafalda DeStefano, Philip Lom- bardi, Gladys Holmes, Gloria Maas, David Peterson. Published first in 1930, the Osage has come to be a tradition at Pratt and each volume is anticipated by the students. It contains pictures and an accurate account of our many activities during a given school year. While it is essentially the school year book, it is assembled by a board of seniors each year, who take great pride in the opportunity afforded them. The book is made possible financially by merchants and friends who advertise and by our subscription list of patrons and students. This year because of increased rates in printing, the senior class sponsored a movie to help defray the costs. This year's staff is: Editor-in-Chief ......... ........ P HILIP LOMBARDI Assistant Editors ....... ............ G LADYS HOLMES RONALD HARTIGAN Business Manager ................. ................. R ALPH STAHL Assistant Business Manager ...... .......... M ARY NORTON Art Editor .............................. .......... B ENJAMIN BOYLE Photography Editor ........... .......... B ARBARA HARE Boys' Sports Editor ...... ...... D AVID PETERSON Girls' Sports ............. .......,..... R ITA MILLER Alumni Editor ........ ....... R OSALIE STABELL Typists .................. .............. L AURA BALDWIN GLORIA MAAS Faculty Advisers ......... .......... M RS. CATHERINE FORD . MR. A. A. MACKIMMIE, .Ir. STUDENT COUNCIL Back Row-Left to right-Alexander Mackimmie, John Reynolds, Hanford Johnson, Elsie Field, Mr. A. A. Mackimmie, Gustina Renzoni, Jean Urbati, David Peterson, Edward Wetmore. Front Row-Left to right- Beverly Olsen, Mafalda DeStefano, Philip Lombardi, Gladys Holmes, Betty Zabielski. The present Student Council was organized in 1934. While there were other student organizations of this type prior to 1925, we do not have records of their activities. Between the years of 1925 and 1934, there was no governing body of students in operation. The fourteen members comprise five seniors, four iuniors, three sophomores and two freshmen. The school, as a whole, is expected to use the council members to voice its opinion. Meetings are held monthly but if occasion arises, special meetings may be called to discuss problems which come under their scope of activity. The school calendar is arranged by the council under the principal's guidance and other policies concerning our social and sports programs are handled by the council. TRAFFIC SQUAD Left to right-Philip Lombardi, Robert Pianta, Merton Cade, Edward Wetmore, James Hartzell, Hanford Johnson, Susannah Tiley, Marguerita Elm, Eleanor Carlson, Betty Zabielski, Dorothy Kelsey. Center-Mr. Aykroyd. The traffic squad serves a definite need in our school. lt is made up of members from each of the three upper classes whose responsibility it is to keep the student lines moving in a smooth and orderly fashion. This year they have the added duty of supervising the cafeteria and collecting the lunch tickets. A committee made up of faculty members and traffic squad members of the previous year choose the new members in the fall. The committee is careful to select only the students who they feel are capable of accepting the duties assigned to them in a reliable manner. Membership on the traffic squad is an appointment of honor. 9 ALEXANDER A. MACKIMMIE, Jr. Amherst College, A.B., Massachusetts State College, Boston University, Ed.M., University of Vermont, Problems of Democrary, Prin- cipal. We may be personally defeated, but our principles never. -William Lloyd Garrison. W if ROBERT T. BATEMAN University of New Hampshire, B.S., Univer- sity of Maine, Mathematics, Coach of Track. We have no time to sport away the hours, all must be earnest in a world like ours-X -Salmon Portland Chase. X X. FACULTY MRS. THOMAS H. FORD Connecticut College, A.B., Commercial Sub- iects. Be not like a stream that brawls Loud with shallow waterfalls, But in quiet self-control Link together soul and soul. -William Wadsworth Longfellow. ARNOLD D. OLIVER Bridgewater Teachers' College, B.S. in Ed., Yale University, English, Science, Coach of Girls' Basketball. No bubble is so irridescent or floats longer than that blown by the successful teacher. -Sir William Osler. .W , All f mx 'IU X U I MISS ANGIE VERENIS Mary Washington College, Maine, B.S., Hamemaking, Coach. Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think. -Robert Montgomery. MISS REYNOLDS University Secretary to Prin- cipal. Speak it is better far to rule by ear. let no harsh word mar the we may do here. -David Bates. FACULTY WILLIAM L. WALDRON, .lr. Springfield College, B.S., Geography, Boys' Coach, Physical Education. l never lost a little fish-yes, l am free to say lt always was the biggest fish l caught that - got away. -Eugene Field. CZ, 30 1 MVLVALEXANDER A. Mlacnummas Boston University, A.B., Yale University, Uni- versity of Vermont, English, French, Latin. Blue were her eyes as the fairy flax. -Longfellow. LILYAN M. NELSON Women's College, University of North Caro- lina, Mary Washington College, B.S.,'His- tory, English, Girls' Hockey and Softball Coach. Il Not in the clamor of the crowded street, Not in the shouts and plaudits ofthe throng, But in ourselves, are triumph and defeat. -Longfellow. Il r THOMAS E. AYKROYD Fitchburg Teachers' College, B.S. ln Ed Boston University, Industrial Arts. Each is given a bag ol t s, A shapeless ma , a bo of rul p And ea u ke, e l' e o n, A stu ng l lc r ng st e. . -R. L. Sha . nl' u W xl LLEWELYN E. MACK Custodian So little done-so much to do. -Irwin Russell. ,Karel MQW A PI CLUB Left to right-Gladys Holmes, David Peterson, Robert Pianta, Mafalda DeStefano. Our honor society, the Pi Club, serves as a means of showing respect and esteem to those students who have been outstanding for four years in, first of all, scholarship, and secondly, in extra curricular activities, sports, and good citizenship. lt is highly competitive and open only to a limited number who are selected by the faculty under a point system. The above picture, we regret, does not include members of the Class of i948 who will be chosen in June of this year. I2 W ,W K X- ll 4 K Q A J ffiffff CQ SENIOR OFFICERS left fo righi-Dorothy Kelsey, Treasurerp David Peterson, President Mofcldo DeSfefono, Secretary, GIG!-'YS HOIIDGS, Vice-President. Presidenf ........... ........ D AVID PETERSON Vice-President ...... ............ G LADYS HOLMES Secrefary ........ ....... M AFALDA DeSTEFANO Treasurer ........ ............ D OROTHY KELSEY 14 X CLASS HISTORY I was a happy little bookworm that first day of school in 1944, and my future fate was still unknown. I was sampling a page of Civics when the new fresh- men entered Room 11. To my horror my book was promptly assigned to David Peterson, and for four years I have crawled through his books, and listened to his soliloquies on the Class of '48. Their Freshman Initiation took place two weeks after they entered Pratt. The girls wore men's shirts, neck- ties, and shoes at least two sizes too large, and no makeup. The boys wore skirts, boots, babies' bonnets, and carried dolls. Both boys and girls wore large signs proclaiming their name, age, and address. Thus for two days these gruesome characters rushed from room to room amidst laughter, mortification, and humility. At last came the long-dreaded initiation assembly, and, one by one, they sang their four-line verses to the tune of Yankee Doodle. After this grueling period, they settled down to routine scholastic work under the supervision of their homeroom teacher, Mrs. Mackimmie. Their class officers for this year were: President ........................... JANET CANFIELD Vice-President ....... ....... J OHN REYNOLDS Secretary ..,..... ........ G LADYS HOLMES Treasurer .......................... SUSANNAH TILEY And so they completed their first year at Pratt. When they returned in 1945, they tried to settle down with the help of their new homeroom teacher, Miss Keith, who was later replaced by Mr. Randall. They promptly elected their class officers: President ........................... PHILIP LOMBARDI Vice-President ....... ........ A RTHUR CHURCH Secretary ........ ........ L AURA BALDWIN Treasurer ....................... REGINALD GUPTILL Then they started making plans for their sophomore dance. They held a combination modern and old-fash- ioned dance, which was a grand success. Having cov- ered themselves with glory, they continued with a successful sophomore year. In the fall of 1946, they returned as upper classmen. Mr. Barstow greeted them at their homeroom door and soon had them electing class officers. President ........................... PHILIP LOMBARDI Vice-President ....... ....... M ARY NORTON Secretary ........... ........ A RTHUR CHURCH Treasurer ........................ MORTIMER JOHNS Time seemed to fiy and at last came the day for their Junior Assembly. They gave their version of some of the popular radio programs, and that assembly proved to be one of the most outstanding in the history of Pratt. Soon after came Junior Week climaxed by the glorious Junior Prom. The gym was decorated as a spring flower garden, complete with pool and wooden bridge. Trellises of pastel flowers and apple trees bloomed along the sides of the gym. Overhead the moon smiled down, and many stars winked and blinked as the dancers whirled to the strains of The Shades of Rhythm. They finished their iunior year by putting on a splen- did Senior Reception for the class of 1947. The gym was transformed into a charming grape arbor and marked a memorable occasion for all who attended the event. Nineteen forty-seven came, and with it the new Seniors! They chose as officers: President .......................... DAVID PETERSON Vice-President ....... ........ G LADYS HOLMES Treasurer ....... .............. D OROTHY KELSEY Secretary ................ MAFALDA DeSTEFANO With Mrs. Ford's help they assembled their Osage, made plans for their banquet, class day and com- mencement activities. Their time to say farewell to Pratt had come, so amid pleasant memories, a few tears, and some laughter, they laid aside their books and prepared to receive their diplomas. Now they felt ready to step into the world to take their places as the Pratt High School class most likely to succeed. LAURA ELLEN BALDWIN Class Officer 2, Secretary, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, Clef Dwellers 3, 4, Minstrel 1, 3, Operetta 2, Cheerleading 2, 3, Treasurer, 4, Prattler 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, Dramatics 4, Osage 4, Danc- ing Club 2, Basketball 1, 2, 4. lib ' A pretty blonde with a willingness to lend a - : - 8 hand for any occasion! Laura's activities take Q I her from sports to dramatics, from cheer lead- ing to art. We have never known her to refuse Q a task and we don't think we ever will. Along l with many extra curricula interests, Laura's re- ,- NX port card must be a source of pride to her. Her 59 potentials as a secretary are very promising. We wish for her everything good in the com- ing years. , , 0 M v', ff wif M, if I lutxfffluilj W .. !fU 'M'f Lfblllf if . W all I ilk!! Z if fy!! ff! - Zi. cf. rfcwffl L' ,X If t ggfpodfo, -. ,mf px- , i- if k NIGHT' SLLLB .. .iii-f 1 Ofgcf JOSEPHINE BARBARESI fr Josie Girls' Chorus 1, 2, Clef Dwellers 3, 4, Min- strel 1, 3, Operetta 2, Cheerleading 2, Danc- ing Club 2, Dramatics 4, Prattler 4, Hockey 1, Baseball 1, Basketball 1, 2, 4. Josie has often entertained us singing with a group or harmonizing with Rita. This year she was chosen to represent Pratt in the All- State Chorus in Hartford. Her correspondence picked up in volume after those two days in Hartford. She is a bit talkative, a bit witty, quite a bit pretty and we all like her. The boys in our class have practically depended upon Josie for four long years of homework. Best of everything to Josie! D VERLY BARNETT JETS. Art 4, Homemaking 3, Library 4, Clef Dwel- 16 Ti lv 335935 172.0 dw -con-5 0 nga? 2.133201 'QU'-05-'54 310010-- 000 10 40:00-2'.5'5' ' 30310 g'tD3.,2nQ. 'E.Qv'...S-C 535523- .3-gg-2' 5-01-72-9 frosmn CD5-urn Q CQ? U'3 0,:Iu,'U0o- am:-ggo 33- c'B'a.-l 9:111--Joi 5:0-3 7 n02 SP5-Z' mm .,-- '2:229,S aeageoog' J:'..:I'l-1 fNNXfxfw'N l l l 'hlifkfl X ,WE 2 fl gil Q : Wzfff -4 - 3 BENJAMIN BARTON BOYLE Ben Art Club l, 2, Glee Club 'l, 2, 3, Basketball 2, Minstrel lp Osage 4. Ben is always sure to be around when some art work or original decoration is to be done. Many days when the spirits of the class of '48 were down in the dumps, Ben would have a word or two to say and everyone would be in heaven Cexcept the teachersj. Ben is also well noted for having a new car every month. The one thing we have missed in Ben is that he has never tried combining his two A's, art and auto. MERTON KELSEY CADE Mert Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Minstrel 1, 35 Forum 1, Prattler 47 Traffic Squad 4, Baseball 'l, 3L, 4, f , fi' f . f ' I' . . if .jfljjflllllj il . GERALD CLAYTON BUMP M Jerry Glee Club lp Track 2, 45 Basketball 4. Jerry is the tallest boy in our class. Between Mert and Jerry everyone seems to have fallen heir to some ridiculous nickname. No one seems to be able to figure out the nicknames, or the reasons behind them, except the two creators. Jerry has never shown any burning desire for his books, but that doesn't mean that he hasn't enioyed four years at Pratt. He carries with him the best wishes of all his pals. Track 'l, 2, 3l., 4. Mert is always ready to cheer us up, either with his wonderful sense of humor or with his favorite rendition of the lastest hit parade song. If something has to be mimeographed in a hurry, a call is sent out for Mert. ls it about the Yankees you are asking? Just direct your ques- tions to Mert, he's sure to know the answers. Another of Mert's accomplishments is his track record. After graduating, Mert plans to attend a business college, and our best wishes go with him. 'I7 SP' I YA L' sf' ww! 3 E' i 1 s :- -. . ffm, X - M I, fl Z , p ARTHUR WARREN CHURCH Cob Prattler 1, Soccer 1, 2L, 3L, 4L, Baseball lL, 2L, 4, Basketball 3, Class Vice President 2, Class Secretary 3. Art has been one of our representatives on the soccer squad all four years at Pratt. He captained the '47 team to its second successive championship. The past two years we have not seen as much of Cob as we would like. He seems to be dividing his time between us and Say- brook. Someday we expect him to tell his old buddies how he received such good marks on his tests without studying. MAFALDA ANN DESTEFANO MutTie Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Secretary, One- act play contest 3, Declamation l, Minstrel l, 3, Operetta 2, Secretary of Class 4, Cheer- leader 'l, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, Clef Dwel- lers 3, 4 Treasurer, Prattler 2, 3, 4, Pi Club 2, 3, 4 President, Hockey lL, 2, 4L, Basketball l, 3L, Baseball lL. 2, 3L, 4L, Dance Chairman l, Chairman of Magazine Campaign 4. Mafalda's pep as a cheerleader has kept the crowd on its toes through many an exciting game. She intends to be a nurse and we know she will bring cheer to all her patients. Mutlie's sports ability has brought many a girl's season to a victorious close. Her accomplishments are widespread. She and Gladys have really been a two-girl team at Pratt participating in all out- side activities and shining in the class room as well. We wish her the best of luck in everything. .VW I sf W I Juju 1' ll 'fu ' 1 ALBERT TOOKER FORDHAM Al Baseball 1, 2, Hi-Y 1, 2, Basketball 3, 4, Soccer l,' 2, 3, 4, Dancing 'l, Orchestra 4. Al is the quiet boy of our famous class. A stranger entering our halls would never realize all the service V-8 has given us. He has always been Johnny-on-the-spot in every sport except track. What would we have done for our Junior Prom if it hadn't been for our Coolidge's father's truck? V 18 A f I A. , 1 ,:- ,.. ww Etfuulg O ! A If Z 4 . H Z, if f ' ,1 Q Z7 Lrnvgitgw Z 1 0: h ' - if 1 l? l , . . , ' f f f, 4, 5AYbRooK BOUNU Ar .ga ASX- X Q C.-Q.. . 1. 2,713 i ,Q 5 , .sz 6 , 2- ii ,Z ez! 2 f I 1 is Z ll isl 7 u fi ., t fr Wff f ff - -LTI, fl 2 ,L ' M, L, j' aj ,fee 1,4 2' I ' 4 s ry 4 fdilhtwifr Yf'4g'4.igiL'? ARTHUR FERRIS GALVIN Ferris Glee Club 'l, 2, 3, 4, Art Club 'l, 2, Class Captain of the Magazine Campaign 'lg Track 2l., 3l., 4Lp Basketball 2, 4. One of the smallest boys in our class is Ferris. However, being small hasn't stopped him from being another of our track stars. Since our modern shop opened, Ferris has been very happy. He spends hours with his mechanical drawing. In fact, he hopes to further his study in that line and right now is making applications to enter school in the fall. Happy Drawing! I FLORENCE IRENE GRISWOLD Flossie Spanish Club 1, 2, Art Club 'I, 2, 41 Home- making Club 4, Orchestra 4, Clet Dwellers 3, 41 Dramatics Club 45 Dancing Club 3, 4, School Play 4, Minstrel 3. Florence is the quiet girl of our class. She will long be remembered by all of us for her willingness to take over many of the tasks that no one else wanted to do. Florence enioys sing- ing and her alto voice has helped to make many of our musical programs successful. She was selected to take part in the All State Chorus last fall. May you sing through the future, Florence. REGINALD VERNON GUPTILL Pat Baseball 'lL, 2L, 3Lg Basketball 2, 4, Track 'lp Class Treasurer 27 Soccer 2L, 3L, 4Lp School Play, Stage Manager 2. Whenever we see soccer balls, basketballs, baseballs, track shoes, or broken bones, we know Pat has been around. He has the unusual knack of getting laid up, if it looks like he is go- ing to have a good season. We heard one day that they were thinking of naming the new hospital after him. Pat would much rather be remembered by his Oldsmobile and the paint iob he did on it. I doubt if you will ever see his car with pure alkie in it again. Happy landing, Pat! 19 'bf X 7 Zlff xii' f ' 2 dfiraau' i-L.,,t .-i ,.-.-.L-l , P00 lfff J lf .W 0 my WC lib ff' f Jvlfr Q' 60' if ,A JJ fx' N f. IN 'l 'll' all H U it l' l r ' . 4 f ff Q X X i BARBARA HARE Bobbie Osage Board 4, Dancing 1, 2, Dramatics 1, Cheerleading 2, 3, 4 Vice-President, Girls' Craft 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, Clef Dwellers 3, 4, Hi-Y 1, 2, Minstrel 3, Operetta 2, Hockey 1, 3, Basket- ball 3L, 4L. That quick flash ata soccer game or a basket- ball game means that someone has iust made a goal or a basket, for the flash will be Bobbie iumping up to lead a cheer. She iust seems to be bursting with pep all the time. Barbara also has a fancy for making up her own dance steps. We may scratch our heads when we watch her now, but, who knows, someday she may be an- other Arthur Murray in eve's clothing. Best of 1 I f ? A - 21 14 ! ...-. luck to you, Barbara, in whatever you do. GLADYS ANN HOLMES Student Council 3, 4 Vice President, Class Secretary 1, Hi-Y 1, 2, Prattler 1, 2, 3, 4 Editor, Osage Board 4, Cheerleaders 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2 President, Clef Dwellers 3, 4 Presi- dent, Dancing Club 1, 2, Pi Club 3, 4 Vice President, Hockey 1, 2, 3L, 4L Captain, Basket- ball 1, 2L, 3L, 4L, Baseball 1, 2, 3L, 4L, Minstrel 2, Operetta 3, Declamatlons 1, Assistant Chair- man of magazine campaign 4, Chairman of Senior Reception 3, 'Class Vice-President 4, D.A.R. Award 4. ' Gladys is that cute little blonde that we see dashing around at almost any hour of the day. Her activities are countless. Anyone may see from her long list of accomplishments covering everything from sports to journalism that she always been an essential member of our class. Someday in the near future, we may enter a prominent doctor's office and find Gladys, she intends to be a medical secretary after she com- pletes college. We all believe in a successfull future for Gladys! RONALD FRANCIS HARTIGAN Ronnie Art Club 4, Dramatics 4, Science 4, School Play 4, One-act Play Contest 3, Osage board 4, Minstrel 4, Track 3L, 4, Hi-Y 2, Forum 3, Orchestra 4. Ronnie glides across the dance floor with the blondes, brunettes, and redheads and the hearts beat on. He is not only clever at making good use of music, but also at making the music with his mighty rhythm drums. Ronnie ,is the big track point winner in the mighty class of '48, In our iunior year, it was Ronnie's first place in the broad iump that won us the Shore Line Cham- pionship. 20 M y we 53 13 'al f 6 If Ay QA- -,:Qt-Ymv A 03:39 vi 4? 2 - ' -. XI, 1317 N nl' N., -: ' -:arg t '. ., O , I .io t X t , . 3 9 Q1 i:3:..j,v.ig.1 ,,-gy can-,QQ six? A? 1' - ,ggi V 2 QT 5994 9 f 1494.626 I- I Cffl gf' :alll l',l , x . DA X - 1-t f':'S f X 4 f , .11-.1 ,ll IL.: ,YXAU ,L J 4 fag l -..--4 ,,-5:5-if:-X 'Boon H4 Cl ' 5 JW . -N -9 'f-,lg 'Zigi L . - ,gzffff ,. 1 MORTIMER MATHER JOHNS Mort Soccer 'l, 2, 3L, 4L, Baseball 'l, 2, 3, 4. Mort entered the halls of the lion as a single man, but there are doubts about his leaving in the same secure way. If the telephone were out of order, and we wanted to talk to Middle- town, we iust called Mort and the task was finished. Mort's extra curricula activities have more or less been limited to soccer, basketball, and Gloria. PHILIP JOHN LOMBARDI Phil Class President 2, 3, Glee Club l, 2, Minstrel 'l, 3, One-act Play 3, School Play 2, 4, Student Council 2, 3, 4 President, Traflic Squad 2, 3, 4, National Scholarship Society 3, 4, Junior Dance Chairman 3, Osage Editor-in-chief 4, Orchestra 4, Soccer l, 2L, 3L, 4L, Basketball 2, Track ll, 2L, 3L, Captain, 4. Phil seems to be the backbone of our class. He has excelle in ack nd spccer and we are hoping f hi to e i ord in tr thi y P ' esident f ea an ee in plays, the ge u, .L ty Hewonthe Na olars 'p Soci . Phil's '34 C y has el our ever present trans r li m. Where you find Phil, you d to see Mary close by. After Phil gra tes, he plans to go to school and later ente his father's plumbing business. We'll long remember him! DOROTHY JEAN KELSEY Dot Class Treasurer 4, Dancing Club 1, 2, Girls' Chorus l, 2, Forum 3, 4 President, Clef Dwellers 3, 4 Secretary, Dramatics 4 Secretary, Library 4, Chairman of Junior Prom 3, Operetta 2, Minstrel 3, One-Act Play Contest 3, Traffic Squad 4. Will someone please inform Dorothy that she is treasurer, not secretary, of the class. When- ever any one asks her what office she holds, she replies, Why, l'm secretary. We know it can't be her brains because she seems to do everything else with great success. Her participation in forum has trained her in the art of carrying on lively discussions. Keep it up, Dot. If you plan to be a buyer, you will certainly need this unusual ability. 21 ' '11-TT Zig.,- 'Ti -.- ..:a- .. -,-,,.,... ,,.,.f 11... , K , . - .. -- Z l f 1--1 -1 f 4 1 -1 1 - ' zZlv::21l1J 12413115-:lj l?l i q'?'- 4 4n..f..., ,, -..Y , - ,,..... I , ,. ' ., -K .L I e 2 O lf' KZ, S 1 fi v X ' A. , J 1 XV!! f X, X lr, . Q 1 4 Z 1 I ll ff ff rjgffff GLORIA MAAS V Glo Clef Dwellers 3, 4 One-Act Play 3, Drama- tics 47 School Play 47 Hockey 4i Forum 37 Minstrel 37 Osage Board 4. Gloria has spent only two years with us, but in that time has become a popular member of our class. Her pleasing personality, her blond hair and freckles all go to make her attractive. She has fitted into the life at Pratt like one of our regulars, contributing to practically all activi- ties. She has helped us especially in typing for our year book. Gloria's future plans are not definite but if it's to California she goes, we know she won't forget Pratt. 1 .vi ' 79 39. tif N 1 mm ANN MILLER sig? 7 Girls' Chorus 1, 27 Cle wellers 3, 47 Minstrel 1, 37 Operetta 27 Homemaking 37 Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4 President7 School Play 1, 2, 3, 47 Declam- ations 2, 3i Hi-Y 27 Osage Board 47 Hockey 17 Baseball 2, 37 Basketball 1, 2, 3L, 4L7 One-Act Play 3. . Rita is our class actress. She has entertained us with her declamations for several years. A fiash, and a great deal of confusion on the basketball floor, that's Rita-she darts around with such pep that her guards iust can't seem to stick with her. Rita's beautiful alto voice is perfect for harmonizing. She has been a prom- inent member of Chorus for four years. Upon graduating, Rita wishes to attend a nursing school. Our best wishes go with her. .ww if MORTON WILBUR MINER Mort Baseball 3, 4i Science Club 47 Art Club 47 Soccer 2. Mort, his airplanes, and his plans for his latest invention are well known sights in every room from 2-13 and the shop. Mort is one of the smart ones in the class, never having to worry about gas or the money to get it. His only problem has been peddling up those hills between home and Pratt. 22 NATLLRAL. cams ..-zwcfrf 2 5 ff-if f i? - -.ir-' Q' 'gf 51:1 9 5!-' Ax- , , lil Elle li? X,,,E,.l MARY LOUISE NORTON Class Officer 3 Vice-President, Girls' Chorus l, 2, Clef Dwellers 3, 4, Cheerleading 2, Pratt- ler 3, 4, Minstrel 1, 3, Operetta 2, Dramatics 4, Orchestra 4, Osage Board 4. Mary's snappy brown eyes and winsome smile make her a very attractive brunette. She has served as our pianist and helped with all our assemblies and social functions. This year she is accompanist in the orchestra. Probably the thing Mary has enioyed most at Pratt has been decorating the gym for our dances. Her friendship with Laura promises to be lie- long. We wish Mary the best of eveqt - ways! M' - ffwvf DAVID ALLEN PETERSON Pete Pi Club 3, 4 Secretary, National Athletic Scholarship 3, 4, Boys' Glee Club l, Dancing 2, Student Council 4, One-Act Play Contest 3, if W Osage Board 4, Minstrel 3, School Play 2, 4, 'W Managers' Club 'l, 2, 3, Prattler 4, Dramatics 2, s --,- ,- 54 4, Forum 'l, 2, 3, 4, Class President 4, Soccer 'l, l -l f 3 t 2, al, 4L, manager, Basketball 2, 3L ,4L, Base- y, 2 by 2 , ball TL, 2L, 3L, 4L manager. Z 3 I 2 : Whenever you see someone running around - 'I .I .i with a bunch of uniforms, towels, and a score- . - book, you'll know its Pete. We believe he is a D born manager, for he carries out his duties in i - a manner that no amateur could possibly as- sume. As you can see from his activities, David can do many other things besides manage ball teams. We have no fear of David's not becom- ing a successful man in the future. JOHN EDWARD REYNOLDS Doc Class Vice-President 1, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, .Q .5 V-li is Orchestra l, 2, Student Council 4, Soccer 'l, 2, 3L, 4L, Basketball l, 2, Track 1, 2, Minstrel 3. John is another of our musically inclined boys and we have enioyed many of his trumpet solos. He has played soccer, basketball, and track dur- ing his stay at Pratt and has made out very well. He adds life to our classes with his never-ending wit. Doc and Doris have always been sure cus- tomers at all our dances. 23 t' IW' - lf O gg 4 ig ,E-Q 9-f Q1 jf If 2 gf 'Zi 1 QKQVW We f ffw M, DONALD sicss Don Photogra h 4 HiYl 2 Soccer2 3, Basket- P Y I ' I I 1 ball 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Dancing 2, 4. Don has always played soccer in the fall, rested up as manager of basketball in the cold months, and then opened his big season with track in the spring. Here's hoping that Don has learned how to take care of uniforms. He dis- plays the kind of willingness that has made him well liked by both faculty and student. ,b Z g..-fW'.' gd'-A23E33f 1- 44455 .Nix .9 M30 if we VG K fxfsl ,ef- 1 If BRUCE HUNT SOUTHWORTH Toio Hi-Y 1, 2, Art Club 4, School Play 2, One-Act Play 3, Photography Club 4, Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4L, Track 3L, 4L. Toio is the little guy that the freshmen throw out of school every once in a while- thinking that some grammar schoolboy has wandered in. Run- ning from Central High to Woodrow Wilson in Middletown is iust a warm-up for him in track. He has always been a willing worker for our class taking part in all activities. In spite of the fact that Toio's home was moved to Deep River when he was a iunior, he stayed at Pratt to graduate with us. As a hitch hiker, he knows all the answers. ROSALIE FLORENCE STABELL Hi-Y l, 2, Baseball 1, 2, One-Act Play Con- test 3, Minstrel 3, Osage 4, Basketball l, 2, Clef Dwellers 2, 4, Dancing Club 2, 3, Dramatics 4, Assistant manager school play 4. Rosalie's merry, and at times, noisome laugh- ter has lifted our spirits on many a dull day. Her mother's cleverness with a needle has made Rosalie one of the best-dressed girls at Pratt. Her extensive wardrobe makes us envious. We will best remember her as a member of the senior girls' octette. Her future, we are sure, will be successful, for she undertakes everything with enthusiasm. 24 ' nf ,F ' - 5 ifmr l ' I 2 life 'tfl 4 ,ii,-e:'?- ink as -f', , si 'A 4 I - ' is 1 -us. Q r f'7 l I 4.....,:d21 mv 'QAQPQZQQ 4 A ' , li N . ,t mv l gl: - lil Hp- , riffs ' X 5 32 5 S RALPH STAHL Five Baseball l, 2, Basketball 'l, 2L, 3L, 4L, Vice- President of Class l, Dancing 'l, 2, Soccer l, 2L, 3, 4L, Forum 2, 3, 4, Student Council 3, Track Captain 2L, Glee Club 'I, 2, 3, 4, Minstrel 2, 3, Operetta 1. Ralph is a question mark in the class. We keep posted on many of his activities through our popular Life About Pratt -he hasn't missed an issue. Ralph is one of the best soccer players in the history of Pratt. One of his pet hobbies is to play end man in the minstrel shows. Better not meet Ralph unless your pock is 6 money. He sells everyt ing for us, aga- zines to mo ie tickets. U.tlA4Y1an.f X , ,s f ffdfl fl It Vffywy . ,L 1 si flf .l RAYMOND SYPHER Ray Soccer l, 2, 3L, 4L, Baseball 'l, 3, 4, Orchestra 'l, 2, 4, Track 4. Ray has the trickiest feet on the soccer field! We consider him the most outstanding player in the Shore Line Conference. He plays base- ball, too, and that's not all, he toots a smooth clarinet in the orchestra. Ray's most-loved pos- session is his cute little yellow Crosley. Drive right on to success, Ray. f- x CXWQB ,, ,,4-Z' X fi s X s-- f' .e:s - iii ? s gvJ sf 1-in- , E X 9 VK -- 'wwf f WW, f , ff fffff effeffwf lli 4 f zfffddzvzdfd 4 K ' 25 SUSANNAH COX TILEY Susie Forum 3, Clef Dwellers 3, 4, Dramatics Club 4, One-Act Play Contest 3, Minstrel 3, School play 4. A well-trained horsewoman is Susannah. Rain or shine, hot or cold,and she rides. Her scholastic ability is tops and she plans to make good use of it at Cornell by studying to be a veterinarian. Susannah demonstrated her acting ability in the school play so well, in fact, that we believed for the time she must be Swedish. Here's to a grand girl! 25 CLASS WILL Upon passing through the portals of Pratt High School for the last time as part of the student body, we, the senior class of 1948, Town of Essex, State of Conn., being of sound mind and memory do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. We hope that our endowments will be received in the spirit in which they are given. ARTICLE I To the faculty, we leave the hope that some day, somehow, they will succeed in finding a class as responsive to their wishes as ours. ARTICLE ll I, Laura Baldwin, leave still tired. I, Josephine Barbaresi, leave my aggressiveness to Sylvia Havelka. I, Beverly Barnett, leave to become a model in New York. I, Beniamin Boyle, will my art talent to future poster makers. I, Gerald Bump, leave my great mechanical mind to Billy Rutan. I, Merton Cade, leave one hundred pounds to my brother Don. I, Arthur Church, will my ability to copy papers to the poor freshman students. I, Mafalda DeStefano, leave a dime to Elsie and Marguerita in case they need it when they go to the Old Lyme games. I, Albert Fordham, leave my size twelve soccer shoes to Louis Drudi. I, Ferris Galvin, leave wondering and confused. I, Florence Griswold, will my ability to get along with the teachers to Bob Regan. I, Reginald Guptill, leave my soccer line position to David Clark. I, Barbara Hare, leave for a chicken farm. I, Ronald Hartigan, will my dancing ability to Donald Malcarne. I, Gladys Holmes, leave saddened to know that Louis Drudi is taller than I am. I, Mortimer Johns, will my soft voice to my sister Anne. I, Dorothy Kelsey, leave a suit of armor to the traffic officer whose post is Room II during the Junior and Senior lunch hour. I Philip Lombardi, will my good nature to the faculty. I, Gloria Mass, leave for California. I, Rita Miller, will my ability on the stage to Bob Magowan. I, Morton Miner, leave my airplanes to the girls who are always up in the clouds. I, Mary Norton, leave, taking what belongs to me. I, David Peterson, leave to manage the Dodgers. I, John Reynolds, leave my blush to the bold freshman girls. Donald Segee, leave the dark room and its contents to Eddie Wetmore. Bruce Southworth, leave my giant stature to be divided equally among Louis Drudi, Warner Lord and Francis McGrath. I, Rosalie Stabell, leave my sound nerves to Richard Grisky. I, Ralph Stahl, leave with everyone else's equipment. I, Raymond Sypher, leave my wing position to my brother, Hal. I, Susannah Tiley, leave liberating study hall of my laugh. ARTICLE lll To Mr. Mackimmie, we, the Senior Class leave a bee to carry on our continual buzz in Problems Class. To Mr. Aykroyd, we, the Senior Class leave a depleted traffic squad without the effi- cient Senior cops. To Mrs. Mackimmie, we leave with the promise that the class of '49 will not hide their workbooks. To Mrs. Ford, we leave all our assets. To Mr. Waldron, we leave a one-word speech. To Mr. Oliver, we leave a talking machine to take the place of David. To Miss Verenis, we leave a needle and thread to sew the mouths of the students in seventh period study hall. To Miss Nelson, we leave a radiator cap towards a car of her own. To Mr. Bateman, we leave all our figures, right or wrong. ARTICLE IV To the Class of '49, we leave a pick and shovel for their prospecting. To the Class of '50, we leave our submissive dispositions. To the Class of '51, we leave our shining example of good behavior. In witness, whereof, we, the Senior Class of nineteen hundred and forty-eight, do set our hand and seal this ninth day of June, nineteen hundred and forty-eight. Witnesses: Arnold Oliver Mark Oliver Teddy Waldron Gail Aykroyd Tommy Aykroyd I I, I I X. PROPHECY In June 1958, upon completion of the Peterson Baseball Park in the African jungle, I remembered my invitation to the reunion of my beloved Class of '48. I immediately jumped into my fiying saucer and headed for Essex, Connecticut, and good old Pratt High. After three minutes of patient driving, I landed at Doane's Field only to find it a busy air terminal owned by Mort Miner. It was good to see Mort en- gaged in his favorite pastime. As l reached the main road, Ben Boyle came along in his new 1958 Buick sport coupe and offered me a ride-I knew it was Ben for he was towing seven old wrecks, one of which dated back to his freshman year at Pratt. We had great fun talking over old times and were surprised when we found a ferry service had replaced the old Mud River bridge after the big washout in the spring of '53. We drove onto the ferry and upon payment of our fare discovered the famous deep-sea captain, Ralph Stahl, was the skipper. CWe still had to pay the fare.i The ferry was bearing a heavy load for there was Al Fordham in the largest tractor I have ever seen-it seems he and Bruce Southworth are running a 1000- acre cabbage farm in the south end of town. There was just room on the ferry for one more small car but, much to our surprise, the driver of the approaching car decided to throw his car across the river and then jump across himself. Ray Sypher always did have a good arm. Just as the ferry landed, two pompous and prosperous-looking businessmen-namely Mert Cade and Gerry Bump of the accounting firm of Cade and Bump, Inc., drove up to take Ralph home. There were still two hours before the class dinner so I headed for the metropolis of Ivoryton with them. We stopped as usual at good old Norm's Diner for a bite to eat. In front of the shop I noticed a car filled with small child- ren and an attractive little brunette trying to keep them in order. We went on into the shop where a plumber- none other than Phil Lombardi-was engaged in re- pairing a leak at the fountain. Then it dawned on me that the lady in the car was the former Mary Norton waiting for hubby to take her and the family home. While I chatted with Mary a few minutes, Pat Guptill came along looking for banquet headquarters-he had just returned from Cuba after the winter's training with the' Dodgers. He was rather sad when I, inquired for Art Church-poor Art's love affair of many years' standing had disappointed him and he had left for China on a freighter. l accepted Pat's invitation to ride about town and visit with him-he pointed out a beautiful home over- looking Ivoryton where Mort Johns and his wife, Gloria Mass, spent their summers. Gloria, I learned, became an evangelist in southern California and Mort took up the collections and handled all receipts of money. An artist, fwe found out later was Mafalda DeStefanoi was just finishing a picture of their home for the National Prattler. As we passed Florence Griswold's home, Pat told me she was engaged in a lucrative position with the Saturday Evening Post as their murder mystery critic. Time was fleeting and we must be at the Ivoryton Inn at eight, we found all in readiness for us on a cool looking terrace attractively furnished in red and white surrounded with evergreens. We were pleasantly sur- prised to find Rita Miller, our gracious hostess, in charge of arrangements, in fact, she owned the inn and was pleased to tell us that Josie Barbaresi was planning to put on a floor show for us featuring Rosalie Stabell, our old drummer boy, Ronnie Hartigan, and John Reynolds who still toots a nice horn. The next guest to arrive was Don Segee-a little hard to recog- nize with his 230 pounds of avoirdupois. He just struck it lucky and made a fortune in Socony products. And now, who should step up but Ferris Galvin carrying a brief case-the contents of which proved to be the plans and contract for the new Regional High and he explained them to us in detail. Classmates were gathering fast now-Gladys Holmes and Barbara Hare-just as palsy walsy as ever arrived and as we chatted I learned that they had established a printing business in Essex and had just completed the 1958 Osage-an imposing two-hundred-page volume with all the photography in color. ln a moment Dot Kelsey joined us, she was as jovial as ever but a little worn for she had been collecting past-due bills all day for the Essex Credit Association. Among the last arrivals was Susannah Tiley who satisfactorily explained her delay was because she had stopped to give medicine to the ducks and turtles in Sunset Pond. Just as we were about to sit down for dinner we were glad to have Laura Baldwin and Beverly Barnett appear, they had just come in by plane from the West Coast. Beverly said she was ready to eat a very large dinner as she had grown too thin to follow her career as a model, Laura made excuses for her attire-the uniform of a United Air Lines stew- ardess but she had no time to change. We had a wonderful evening together and set a new record, just as was our custom at Pratt, for our class was 100W in attendance. Before our party broke up, we all promised to be on hand for our next reunion in 1968. 1525+ Najmeg 'Be si' Dancers res5 Ac!-or hi, f y 1 X xg, xx L - ff x gchoxars f ff' AH e'+e' L ' A-5. .,. ff. I .. f 5 x , Class ? MJ sie. ,INN X X. . A I X u.s1cxa.v1 I Q Q b at A-Z? Sfnqers ,Q 1 x Q1 Guie-Yesx' M054 VerS0.+i!8 Modest? Class '?ho+oqra Phe r ' 325 fers 0 + M 5 Nt 'H' shofiesl De-Wendable , T PKG.. Regs Sch oo' Gm Aga 'Boy -1 X 'N JSR N923 is O SX-.yesf Class AYHS4' N SX-5165+ 74 Q To lIeS'l' . ' as-l' To.l R G+ I V L 'fi' X' fam ...ww 'Besx' 1Dre.-ssecl FLZLKJVJQQ ,t f 1 ff 'Of x , l 5 WV if f' ' CL Mary Elizabeth Babcock Lillian Marie Bach Mary Frances Barnes Edgar Albon Bevis Robert Richard Blair Klemms Edward Borkowski Arthur Weldon Cade Ralph Nathaniel Clark Richard Doyle Elizabeth Harriet Downing ASS OF Lucy Theresa Mazer Catharine Murphy Virginia Frances North Francis Peterson Richard Mather Prann Marian Emily Scheubner Helen Ida Stittle Jerome Everett Wilcox Irene Pauline Zabielski 30 '38 Marion Louise Dupree Hazel Marion Field Margaret Helen Graves Eleanor May Griswold Louis Clifford Holle Dorothy Mae Ingraham Herbert John Larson Margaret Sofia Larson Josephine Theresa Malcarne Virginia Markham 52 K 1 Y M Q X H X 1 X f Xu J f .R X s X XX Xxx Z V QKZFSSN Back Row-Left to right-John Johns, Robert Regan, Albert Usher, Robert Nielsen, Thomas Pratt, William Rutan, John Zuppe, Harold Ek. Middle Row-Left to right-Robert Magowan, Lydia Sturde, Shirley Staedele, Lausanne Glasener, Jean Palau, Elsie Field, Barbara Chad- bourne, Emily Appleby, Jean Urbati, Alexander Mackimmie. Front Row-Left to right- Louise Johnson, Norma Gaudenzi, Betty lngraham, Robert Pianta, Marguerita Ek, Hanford Johnson, Eleanor Carlson, Dora Pedinelli, Jeanette Rutty, Mary Agostinelli. JUNIOR CLASS JUNIOR ofrucens Mr.ArnoIdD.OIiver President ............................................. HANFORD JOHNSON Vice-President .............................................. ROBERT PIANTA Secretary ......... ...... ......... M A RGUERITA EK Treasurer ........... ......... E LEANOR CARLSON .1 Back Row-Left to right-Larkin Edwards, Robert Radziwon, Edward Varney, Harold Sypher, Richard Grisky, Edmund Perzanoski, Robert Vitari, Richard Budney, Donald Cade. Middle Row-Left to right-Dorothy Baldwin, Elizabeth Palau, Judy Leonard, Beverly Olsen, Sylvia Havelka, Anne Campbell, Mary Redfield, Mary Renzoni, Elizabeth Coombs, Betty Zabielski, Front Row-Left to right-Dorothy Kraaz, Elaine Buckridge, Garda Drudi, James Hartzell, Barbara Kelsey, Edward Wetmore, Louva Peterson, Frances Pagano, Nancy Mills, Gloria Nesto. SOPHOMORE CLASS rs 'v-gdg Miss Angie Verenis soPHoMoRE OFFICERS President ..........,...,,.,..,........,,......,.....,.... EDWARD WETMORE vice-Pfesidenf, ...,...... ,.,..... . .JAMES HARTZELL Secretary ,... , .....,... .......... L AURA PETERSON Treasurer ..,,.,..... ..... .,..,. B A RBARA KELSEY , ..- A Y .A I M h , ,..- Back Row--Left fo righl-Roberf Euslace, Donald Malcarne, William Manee, James Bearclsley, David Clark, Elwyn Mack, Robert Reynolds. Middle Row-Lefl to right-Shirley Kraaz, Dian Dudley, Violet Jackson, Anne Temple, Annette Brown, Carolyn Manee, Maureen laPlace, Pamelia Schwanneclxe, Anne Johns, Charlohe Sfearns. Fran? Row-Lefl lo right-Warner Lord, Louis Drudi, Deborah Ward, Arlene lngraham, Guslina Renzoni, Harold Sfeen, Louisa Kreis, Mariorie Maclean, Eugene Budney, Francis McGrath. FRESHMAN CLASS FRESHMAN OFFICERS MRS. ALEXANDER A. MACKIMMIE Louisa Kreis, Gustina Renzoni, Harold Steen Arlene Ingraham 34 gif' X X QQ If fa 1 g ,inn ' ' -.. fs' , ' Ny . 'X WX . f , , I V K M sxk X Qc Q E fpfjf MJ I Back Row-Left to right--Laura Baldwin, Jeanette Rutty, Dora Pedinelli, Betty Ingraham, Barbara Hare, Jean Palau, Emily Appleby, Rita Miller. Middle Row-Left to right-Florence Griswold, Shirley Staedele, Lausanne Glasener, Susannah Tiley, Marguerita Ek, Mrs. Ford, Eleanor Carlson, Beverly Barnett, Barbara Chadbourne, Jean Urbati, Mary Norton. Front Row-Left to right-Louise Johnson, Gloria Maas, Lydia Sturke, Mafalda DeStefano, Gladys Holmes, Dorothy Kelsey, Elsie Field, Rosalie Stabell, Mary Agostinelli, Josephine Barbaresi, GIRLS' CHORUS The Girls' Chorus is made up of sophomore and freshman girls who are interested in singing. They hold weekly rehearsals and present sev- eral assembly programs through the year. Musical assemblies are always well received and the students are very willing to use their talents for the enjoyment of their classmates. President ..................... Mary Renzoni Treasurer ....... ........ M ary Redfield Secretary ...... ....... D orothy Baldwin Librarians ...... ............. A nne Johns Marjorie Maclean CLEF DWELLERS The Clef Dwellers is one of tl most enjoyable clubs at Pratt. Thi assemblies have provided a gre deal of entertainment for the st dents and their rehearsals with M1 Ford have been both profitable ar fun for the members. Two gir Florence Griswold and Josephii Barbaresi, were the fortunate mer bers to participate in the All-Sta Chorus last fall. President ........... ..... G ladys Holm Secretary ..... ....... D orothy Kelse Librarians ....... ........... E lsie Fie Lydia Sturl Pianist ...... ....... B etty Coombs Back Row-Left to right-Elizabeth Palau, Arlene Ingraham, Garda Drudi, Pamelia Schwannecke, Louisa Kn X Middle Row-Left to right-Elizabeth Coombs, Beverly Olsen, Sylvia Havelka, Annette Brown, Mrs. Ford, Ca lyn Manee, Anne Temple, Gustina Renzoni, Barbara Kelsey. Front Row-Left to right--Maureen LaPlace, Di 36 Dudley, Marojrie Maclean, Nancy Mills, Mary Redfield, Mary Renzoni, Dorothy Baldwin, Anne Johns, Glo Nesto, Deborah Ward. DECLAMATIONS The annual declamation contest affords an opportunity for those students who are talented in the art of speaking to express them- selves and also an opportunity for those students who wish to gain experience and confidence in speak- ing before an audience. This year's declamation program covered a wide range of selections from horror stories to humorous tales. The work is purely voluntary on the part of the students and is under the direction of the English department. Mrs. Mackimmie, assis- ted by Miss Verenis, coaches the speakers before they appear in assembly. i -fi S Left to right-Miss Verenis, Mariorie Maclean, Anne Johns, Betty Zabielski, Harold Ek, Eleanor Carlson Lydia Sturke, Elizabeth Coombs, Rita Miller, Florence Griswold, Louis Drudi, Norma Gaudenzi, Mrs Maclummne NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Athletic Scholarship Society was organized in February, 1925, by a group of secondary school principals in Washington, D. C. Its purpose is fourfold: 'l. To foster high scholarship among boy athletes. 2. To stimulate desire for bal- anced training. 3. To elevate the ideals of sports- manship. 4. To develop more outstanding leaders in the secondary schools of the United States. There are over 2000 chapters rep- resenting high schools in every state in the Union. Any boy in the three upper classes of high school is elig- ible for membership. He must have earned a letter, his average for three consecutive semesters must be equal to or higher than the general average of the school, he must have exemplified the highest type of citizenship and sportsmanship. Pratt is proud of the first group of boys who were admitted to the soci- ety last June. On the last day of school in June, they were presented with the emblem which designates their membership. Row-Left to right-David Peterson, Alexander Mackimmie, Front Row-Left to right-Robert Pianto, Phil Lombardi, Hanford Johnson. DRAMATICS CLUB Interest in our dramatics club i evidenced by its large enrollment The club is directed by Miss Vereni and one of the major activities is t- produce the school play in the tal Students who wish to be cast in tht play are urged to join the club although membership is not a re quirement for taking part in tht school play. ln March, the club presented tht one-act play His First Shave. A the name suggests, it was a livel' comedy and afforded the student a refreshing laugh after the seriou routine of classes. Back Row-Lett to right-Ralph Stahl, Robert Pianta, Elwyn Mack, Harold Ek, Harold Steen. Middle Row-Left to right-Garda Drudi, Eleanor Carlson, Sylvia Havelka, Elaine Buckridge, Laura Baldwin, Josephine Barbaresi, Mary Norton, Rosalie Stabell, Betty Coombs, Florence Griswold, Miss Verenis. Front Row-Left to right-Anne Johns, Betty Zabielski, Anne Campbell, Judy Leonard, Mariorie Maclean, Dian Dudley, Jean Palau, Jean Urbati, Maureen LaPlace, Nancy Mills, Rita Miller. SCHOOL PLAY Our school players distinguished themselves last fall in their presenta- tion of The Night of January 'l6. The large audience waited breath- lessly for the events concerning the murder of Byron Faulkner to unfold. The court scene presided over by Philip Lombardi in the iudge's role, Bob Pianta and Tom Pratt, the clever attorneys, pretty secretaries, the bailifl, several witnesses, and a iury chosen from the audience, all con- tributed their part in portraying a realistic court procedure. The sob- bing and arrogant witnesses caused the iury to bring in a verdict of not guilty. The cast was directed by Miss Verenis, our dramatic coach. Every- one appreciated her efforts in mak- ing the play so successful. CAST Lydia Sturke, Gloria Maas, Alexander Mackimmie, David Peterson, Philip Lombardi, Thomas Pratt, Hanford Johnson, Robert Pianta, Garda Drudi, Marguerite Ek, Florence Griswold, Elsie Field, Nancy Mills, Anne Campbell, Robert Nielson, Betty Coombs, Sylvia Havelka, Eddy Wetmore, Elwyn Mack, Ronald Hartigan, James Hartzell, James Beardsley. 38 ON E-ACT PLAY CONTEST First place in the one-oct play pro- gram was hotly contested this year. Each class presented its play in an excellent manner and each deserved high commendation. The judges, after what seemed a lengthy delib- eration, proclaimed the freshmen winners with their fine presentation of Sunday's Child. Second Place was won by the sophomores who gave a western play She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain. Mrs. Mackimmie coached the winning freshman cast and Miss Verenis coached the sophomores. Other plays in the contest were The Bishop's Candlesticks by the senior class and Everything Nice by the junior class. Back Row-Left to right-Gladys Holmes, Gloria Maas, Merton Cade, Donald Segee, Miss Verenis, Mafoldo Destefano. Middle Row-Left to Right-Rosalie Stabell, Bruce Southworth, Laura Baldwin, Benjamin Boyle, Ronald Hartigan, Beverly Barnett, Mary Norton. Left to right-Ann Temple, Pumelia Schwannecke, Maureen LaPlace, Elwyn Mock, Mrs. Mackimmie Arlene Ingraham, Warner Lord. Absent-Robert Reynolds and Robert Eustace. SENIOR PLAY A Date With Judy is an hilar- ious play which illustrates the many personal problems of a typical teen- age girl. This play, capably directed by Miss Verenis, was presented on April 16th to a large audience by the members of the Senior Class. The crowd seemed to enjoy them- selves a great deal as they watched Judy Foster, who was played by Rita Miller and Oogie Pringle, her devoted boy friend, played by David Peterson, unveil their love affair. Judy and Oogie were won- derfully supported by the cast. Back Row-Lett to right-Bruce Southworth, Robert Magowan, Richard Budney, Ferris Galvin, Robert Reynolds, John Johns, Elwyn Mack, Carolyn Burke, Sylvia Havelka, Elsie Field, Marguerite Ek, Carolyn Manee, Duane Doyle, David Peterson, Edmund Perzanoski, Merton Cade, James Hartzell, Alexander Mackimmie, Richard Grishy, James Beardsley. Middle Row-Left to right-Mafalda DeStefano, Barbara Hare, Lausanne Glasener, Susannah Tiley, Laura Baldwin, Jean Palau, Jean Urbati, Dorothy Baldwin, Gustina Renzoni, Jeanette Rutty, Eleanor Carlson, Barbara Chadbourne, Beverly Barnett, Maureen LaPlace, Louisa Kreis, Anne Temple, Beverly Olsen, Lillian Tucker, Betty lngraham, Emily Appleby, Rita Miller, Dora Pedinelli, Annette Brown. Front Row-Left to right-Gloria Nesto,Mariorie Maclean, Anne Johns, Betty Zabielslxi, Elizabeth Palau, Mary Norton, Dorothy Kelsey, Barbara Kelsey, Florence Griswold, Robert Pianta, Ralph Stahl, Mrs. Ford, MINSTREL As our picture indicates, the Min- strel .Show, is a maior interest at Pratt. Seventy-five enthusiastic boys and girls from the musical organiza- tions contribute in some way to the production. The theme of this year's show was built around the four sea- sons of the year. A large audience was on hand to enioy the fun and gaiety produced by the end men and their large number of support- ing soloists and chorus. Thomas Pratt, Philip Lombardi, Betty Coombs, Lydia Sturke, Gloria Maas, Rosalie Stabell, Norma Gaudenzi, Arlene Ingroham, Mary Agostinelli, Louise Johnson, Deborah Ward, Gladys Holmes. ORCHESTRA Everyone at Pratt was happy when our school orchestra was re- organized this year. Seventeen hopeful musicians have been prac- ticing regularly with Mr. John Hes- ser, their director. Their progress has been noticeable by those of us who remained in classrooms during re- hearsals. They have gone all the way from the rasping squeaks and squawks on instruments out of tune to producing real music. We have heard one concert by the combined orchestras of the Clinton, Deep River and Pratt High Schools. They have concerts sched- uled for Lyme, Deep River and Clin- ton, and we will especially appre- ciate having them play for our graduation. ff first Row-Left to right-Louis Drudi, Frances Pagana, Sylvia Havelka, William Manee, Barbara Chadbourne, Elizabeth Coombs, Warner Lord. Second Row-Maureen LaPlace, Albert Fordham, Philip Lombardi, Robert Vitari, Raymond Sypher, Mary Norton. Third Row-Robert Reynolds, John Reynolds, Alexander Mackimmie, Harold Steen. 40 DANCING CLUB The dancing club attracted a large number of students this year. For the most part they are sopho- mores and freshmen, since the maior- ity of upper classmen already have mastered the art of dancing. They have learned the rhumba, conga, polka, fox-trot, and waltz and square dancing with many of the variations in each dance. The intri- cacies of the grand march and the proper way to greet members in a receiving line have been taught. Mrs. Booth has been the instructor of this group. The increased student attendance at our school dances, we feel, is the direct result of the dancing class. Members-Betty Zabielski, Elaine Buckridge, Donald Segee, Bruce Southworth, Robert Reynolds, Jim Beardsle Yr Donald Malcarne, Warner Lord, Elywn Mack, William Manee, Edward Wetmore, Eric Ek, Duane Doyle, Alexan- der Mackimmie, Maureen La Place, Annette Brown, Pamelia Schwannecke, Louisa Kreis, Ann Temple, Barbara Kelsey, Nancy Mills, Anne Campbell, Larkin Edwards, Carolyn Manee, Edward Varney, Judy Leonard, Arlene lngraham, Deborah Ward, Lillian Tucker, Dian Dudley, Mariorie Maclean, Gustina Renzoni, Richard Budney, Edmond Perzanaski, Harold Steen, Mary Agostinelli, Barbara Chadbourne. Front Row-Left to right-Ferris Galvin, John Johns, Mrs. Ford, Bob Magowan, Bob Pianta. Back Row-Left to right-Elwyn Mack, James Beardsley, Merton Cade, Jimmy Hartzell, Sandy Mackimmie, Robert Reynolds. Absent-Duane Doyle, Richard Grisky, Ralph Stahl. 41 BOYS' GLEE CLUB The boys' glee club was reorgani- zed this year under Mrs. Ford's leadership. The membership is made up of thirteen boys who really like to sing for pure enjoyment. Last fall Bob Pianta and Sandy Mackimmie represented the club in the All-State Chorus Concert held in Hartford. The boys have sung in several assemblies and are now getting ready to do their part in the minstrel. They will also sing for graduation. OFFICERS President ...................... Ralph Stahl Secretary .................... Robert Pianta Treasurer ...... Alexander Mackimmie Back Row-Left to right-Garda Drudi, Eleanor Carlson, Jean Palau, Mrs. Mackimmie, Mrs. Ford, Mary Renzoni, Norma Gaudenzi, Betty Zabielski, Marguerita Ek. Front Row-Left to right-David Peterson, Barbara Chad- bourne, Frances Pagano, Laura Baldwin, Mary Norton, Gladys Holmes, Josephine Barbaresi, Dorothy Baldwin, Mafalda DeStefano, Merton Cade. LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club is made up of a few select and willing workers who give generously of their time for the purpose of keeping our books prop- erly indexed and in order. The mag- azine rack, too, is their duty to keep in neat fashion. That means a real task for the magazines are in con- stant use by study hall pupils. One of the librarians is on duty each period of the day, helping stu- dents to find books they wish and checking all books in and out. The size of our library has in- creased considerably of late due to several gifts received from friends. 7 PRATTLER The Prattler staff is one of the bus iest groups in school, particularly af the deadline draws near. Each issue is greeted eagerly by the student: and first of all they turn to the popui lar Life About Pratt page to see what the latest bit of gossip is abou their friends. Both boys and girls enioy the sports write-ups. Other regular feat tures are the editorials, news ol school and assemblies, senior inter- views, alumni and exchange col- umns. The paper is published monthly and affords those pupils interestec in iournalism a practical means o' expression. Left to right-Mrs. Mackimmie, Dorothy Kelsey, Beverly Barnett, Mary Agostinelli. GIRLS' CRAFTS Our industrial shop opened the opportunity for a new club last fall. Girls' Craft Club was organized un- der Mr. Aykroyd's supervision and it gives girls interested a chance to develop their talent in hand work. Some have made leather belts and cigarette cases and several have done block printing. Other planned projects are in woodwork and plas- tics. Only one period a week does not allow the girls sulticient time to make all the articles they would like to. They do have the privilege of going to the shop in their spare time. It iust happens that the group of girls who joined this club are the busy type and find it difficult to give extra time to their crafts. NNN K -an--L. Left to right-Lydia Sturke, Susannah Tiley, Mafalda DeStefano, Elsie Field, Barbara Chadbourne, Barbara Hare, Louisa Kreis, Mr. Aykroyd. k,vA K l 'ml 7 1 Front Row-Left to right-Pamelia Schwannecke, Frances Pagano, Beverly Barnett, Louisa Kreis, Mrs. Mackimmie. Second Row-Left to right-Morton Miner, Harold Steen, Ronald Hortigan, Florence Griswold, Bruce Southworth. 43 ART CLUB Mrs. Mackimmie and her art stu- dents may be seen sketching outside or demonstrating their ability in Room 8 every Friday. Their master- pieces don the study hall bulletin board where everyone in school may enjoy them. Through the year there have been specimens of still life, crayon, charcoal, and pastel sketch- es as well as a water color now and then exhibited by the artists. 'eff' Ls M- :J . f K . 3 Back Row-Left to right-David Peterson, Marguerita Ek, Miss Nelson, Elsie Field, Ann Campbell. Front Row- Left to right-Judy Leonard, Dorothy Kelsey, Lydia Sturke, Betty Zabielski. HOMEMAKING CLUB The Future Homemakers of Ameri- ca have had a very successful year. Their picnic at Hayden's Point gave them o fine start. Their parties and busy meetings have earned them a reputation of being one of the out- standing clubs at Pratt. The girls are proud that Norma Gaudenzi holds the office of vice-president in the state organization and is the first alternate delegate to the national convention which will be held in Kansas City, Mo. President ................. Mary Agostinelli Vice-President ............ Dora Pedinelli Secretary ......... ....... B etty lngraham Treasurer ................ Arline lngraham Parliamentarian Barbara Chadbourne Reporter ....................... Lillian Tucker Song Leader .............. Annette Brown Scrapbook Keeper ....... Lillian Tucker 1,1 FORUM CLUB Since its beginning, the Forum Club has appealed to a number of students who are especially inter- ested in discussing and debating current events and problems of na- tional and international interest. Twice each year the Shore Line Forum is held in this and neighbor- ing schools. Last fall it was held in the Saybrook High School. Such topics as Problems in Connecticut,' Can the United States and Russia Compromise and Universal Mili- tary Training were discussed. At the close of the student program, a professor from the New London I Junior College addressed the stu- dents on ldeologies. President ................... Dorothy Kelsey Secretary and Treasurer David Peterson Back Row-Left to right-Violet Jackson, Charlotte Stearns, Norma Gaudenzi, Annette Brown, Miss Verenis, Carolyn Manee, Barbara Chadbourne, Florence Griswold. Front Row-Left to right-Anne Johns, Dora Pedinelli, Mary Agostinelli, Betty lngraham, Arline lngraham, Mariorie Maclean. -if T -5' Xxx .J--- Left to right-Mafclda DeS!efano, Gladys Holmes, Emily Appleby, laura Baldwin, Barbara Hare CHEERLEADERS i ' W 45 ahah- ur- 5? 2 'll 55 XY! , , ,. L J QUE Qgjf CS FIELD HOCKEY First Row-Left to right-Mafalda DeStefano, Elaine Buckridge, Judy Leonard, Gloria Mass, Barbara Chad- bourne, Elsie Field, Gladys Holmes, Captain, Emily Appleby, Jean Urbati, Norma Gaudenzi, Gloria Nesto. Second Row-Left to right-Pamelia Schwannecke, Maureen LaPlace, Anne Temple, Dora Pedinelli, Miss Nelson, Coach, Marguerita Ek, Anne Campbell, Dian Dudley, Elizabeth Palau. Third Row-Left to right-Anne Johns, Lydia Sturke, Louvo Peterson, Elizabeth Zabielski, Jean Palau, Marjorie Maclean. SCHEDULE Pratt Visitors Wednesday, October 1- Old Lyme ....... Monday, October T3-Deep River Thursday, October 16-Old Lyme , Cancelled Thursday, October 23-Deep River Thursday, October 30-Morgan ...... Cancelled Thursday, November 6-Hand .... Wednesday, November 12-Morgan .................... OFFICERS Captain ..... ....... G ladys Holmes '48 Manager ..... ..... L ydia Sturke '49 Coach .... ..... L ilyan Nelson FIELD HOCKEY Pratt's hockey team is renowned for victories, for spirit, and the support contributed by the student body. She proudly boasts of her champion hockey team for eight consecutive years. With a victory over our near- est rival, Old Lyme, the Pratt girls once more gained the Hall of Fame. Miss Nelson's able coaching, we feel, was largely responsible for our huge degree of success. Her humorous quips helped to keep up the morale of the team. Only two seniors, Mafalda DeStefano and Gladys Holmes, were on the team this year. Next year's team will have to search hard to find substitutes for these two players. Gladys, who was the highest scorer, played center forward. She managed well with Ma- falda playing left wing. Jean Palau and Jean Urbati both played with untiring energy and scored many points. Gloria Nesto, right wing, Judy Leonard, left halfback, Marguerita Ek, center half, Emily Appleby, left halfback, and Betty Zabielski, right half, helped to make the team champions. The hardest position of all was played by Barbara Chadbourne, goalie. She did so well that we hope she will retain the same posi- tion next year! Good work! Anne Johns is Barbara's understudy. This year's hockey team scheduled seven games, two of which were cancelled due to bad weather. We won all our games, Old Lyme excepted, and that resulted in a tie. For the entire season, we scored 'I9 points against our opposition's two points. Gladys Holmes scored 10 points, Gloria Maas 6 points, Jean Urbati 2 points, and Jean Palau l point. Lydia Sturke served the team as a capable mana- ger and Louva Peterson was time keeper. SOCCER Q 5 L........v First Row-Lett to right-John Johns, Bruce Southworth, John Reynolds, Mortimer Johns, Ralph Stahl, Arthur Church, Captain, Reginald Guptill, Philip Lombardi, Raymond Sypher, Albert Fordham, Robert Vitari. Second Row-Left to right-David Peterson, Manager, Robert Magowan, Edward Varney, Robert Pianta, Hanford Johnson, Edmund Perzanowski, Thomas Pratt, Alexander Mackimmie, William Manee, Eugene Budney, Mr. Waldron, Coach. Third Row-Left to right-Harold Steen, Robert Radziwon, James Hartzell, James Bearcls- ley, Richard Grisky, Harold Sypher, Eric Ek, Donald Malcarne, Louis Drudi. SCHEDULE Pratt Opponents Monday, September 22 Alumni ...... .... 'l Thursday, September 25 Hillhouse ..... . Cancelled Tuesday, September 30-Old Lyme ....... .... 5 Thursday, October 2-East Hampton ...... .... 6 Monday, October 6-Saybrook ....... .... 5 Saturday, October ll-Ellsworth ..... . . l Tuesday, October l4 Nathan Hale ..... .... 5 Friday, October 'l7-Deep River ..... .... 3 Tuesday, October 21-Old Lyme .... .... 4 Friday, October 24 Saybrook ....... . 3 Tuesday, October 28 Nathan Hale .... .... 2 Monday, November 3 Thomaston ............ . 'l Friday, November 7-Admiral Billard ....... .... 6 Monday, November 'IO Deep River ................... ..., 2 OFFICERS Captain ...... ...... A rthur Church '48 Manager .... ..... D avid Peterson '48 Coach ...... William Waldron SOCCER The 1947 Pratt High soccer squad ioined the school's, Hall of Champions as they finished the season with a league record of seven wins and one loss, and an overall record of nine wins and four defeats. The latest champions also brought home to Pratt the first Annual Shore Line Conference CIAC trophy. In the nineteen years the Lions have played the fall sport, they have won ten cham- pionships with the outstanding record of 135 wins, 52 losses and 29 ties. The cardinal clad team has outscored their opponents almost 3-1 1690-2975. The squad played good ball throughout the season. One of the outstanding games of the year was the Ellsworth game played upstate. The first half proved a scoreless battle with keen defense and clever offenses by the Pratt squad were broken up at the last moment by the South Windsor goalie. The lions scored first in the last half to give themselves a one-point lead until the hard-fighting Ellsworth boys scored two and their goalies held the Lions scoreless. The Thomaston game was another good game with iust about the same story: Pratt leads, Pratt is behind, and too much opponent goalie. The squad will lose the services of many seniors who covered several important posi- tions this year, Captain Art Church, whose mighty foot often blasted the ball from deep back in our territory up to our forward wall for a score, and his back field buddy, Mort Johns. The halfback line will lose the skill and experience of Phil Lombardi and John Reynolds, and the forward line will lose two high-scoring teammates, Pat Guptill and Ralph Stahl, and the clever left wing, Ray Sypher. Even with this large loss, the Lions should field another strong club next year with the return of many all-round soccer players. 51 GIRLS' BASKETBALL Back Row-Lefi to righl-Josephine Barbaresi, Mariorie Maclean, Behy Zabielski, Elizabeth Palau Nancy Mills, Anne Johns, Gloria Nesio. Middle Row-Left io right-Dora Pedenelli, Elaine Buckridge, Lydia Sturlze Sylvia Havelka, Coach Oliver, Judy Leonard, Doroihy Baldwin, Beverly Olsen, Frances Pagano. Franf Row Left lo right-Laura Baldwin, Emily Appleby, Gladys Holmes, Rita Miller, Barbara Hare, Elsie Field, Shirley Slaedele. January January January February February February February March 5 22 27 5 12 18 24 9 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1947-1948 Prafl Opponents 34 ...... ....... S aybrook ..... ......... 2 6 23 ...... ....... O ld Lyme ..... ..... 1 8 9 ...... ....... G uilford .... ...... 2 0 20 ..... ....... O ld Lyme ..... ...... 2 0 35 ..... ........ M organ .... ..... 2 7 11 ...... ....... H and . ........ 9 Morgan Canceled 28 ............ ....... S aybrook .............................. 18 RITA ANN MILLER 52 ARNOLD D. OLIVER GIRLS' BASKETBALL The '47-'48 Pratt High girls' basketball squad had one of the best seasons of the past few years. This team, topped only by Guilford, lost one game, tied one, and won five. Pratt scored 160 points against her opponents' 138 points. We won the game with Old Lyme, our hardest rival, on our floor with a score of 23-18. We tied them on their court with a score of 20-20-which represented the best showing we had made against that team in a number of years. The team's membership consisted of three seniors: Rita Miller, Gladys Holmes and Barbara Hare, and three juniors: Elsie Field, Shirley Staedele and Emily Appleby. In a post-season discussion of the team, Coach Oliver remarked: Rita Miller, captain, and the spark plug of the team saved us a loss by tying a game with Old Lyme after the final whistle. Gladys Holmes, our Tony Lavelli, was the smallest player and our highest scorer. What an eye she has! Barbara Hare will be the most difficult player to replace. Guards like her are born, not made. Elsie Field, our most versatile player, was outstanding as both forward and guard. In spite of an early season iniury, Shirley Staedele was invaluable and will make up some- what for the loss of Barbara Hare. Emily Appleby, our lefty, was second to Gladys in scor- ing this year, and should be highest scorer next year. She also plays a good guard position. Josephine Barbaresi, Laura Baldwin and Susannah Tiley, our three senior subs, served us faithfully and much credit is due them for our successful season. The type team we will have next year will depend largely on Beverly Olsen, Dorothy Baldwin, and Judy Leonard. If they measure up to expectations, it will be a good team. Our team was well managed by Dora Pedenelli who attended carefully to all details. The team enjoyed the season very much and we wish to express our sincere appreci- ation to Mr. Oliver, who did such a super iob as our coach. He taught us many new tricks and didn't allow a thing to escape his notice. We predict a championship for next year! 53 BOYS' BASKETBALL Baci: Row-Lefi io right-Robert Reynolds Donald Malcarne, Elwyn Mack, Hanford Johnson, Thomas Praff, Alexander Mackimmie, James Harizell, William Manee. Middle Row-Left io righi-Coach Waldron, John Johns, Duane Doyle, Robert Nielsen, Roberi Piania, Edward Varney, Coach Oliver. Froni Row-Leff fo right-Donald Segee, Reber? Regan, Charles Doyle, Ralph Stahl, Edmund Perzanoski, Robert Magowan, David Peierson. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1947-1948 Shore Line Praff Opponenfs Non-Lea ue Dec. 16 20 ........ Old Saybrook 23 AI g , Jan. 6 47 ........ Old Lyme ............ gee' 3 B ummA ' Jan. 14 22 ........ Morgan ...... Dec' 12 24 Cicon coTemJ Jan. 16 33 ........ Moodus ...... ec' 19 35 D armcm ec Jan. 20 33 ........ Deep River .......... Dec' ug am ' Jan. 23 41 ........ Madison ............ Dec' 22 40 Le anon ' Jan. 27 38 ........ Old Saybrook State CIAC Tournamenf JCII1. 34 ........ Lyme ............ Mgr' 18 '..,-.-, Thgmqgfgn ..,-.-. Feb. 3 42 ........ Guilford ............ Feb. 16 41 ........ Madison .... Feb. 20 35 ........ Guilford ............ QM Ralph Stahl William Waldron BOYS' BASKETBALL The 1947-1948 edition of the Pratt High Lions' basketball squad had a hot and cold seoson, but managed to pile up one of the best records of the past few years. When the Cardinals were hot and really hitting, there wasn't a club that could beat them, but when they were cold, there wasn't a club that couldn't beat them. The Lions got of'f to a bad start losing the first four games, three by one or two points. The Lions then got hot, winning ten out of their thirteen games. Two of these three defeats came at the hands of Morgan, the Shore Line Champs, whose dead eyes were too much for the Cardinals. The third defeat came at the hands of Hand from Madison on Madison's home court. This was a tough loss, as the Pratt hoopsters outplayed the Madison quintet three of the four quarters. The Lions evened scores with Madison when they played the towering boys on the small Essex court. Perhaps one of the thrillers of the year was the last scheduled game with Guilford which the Essex boys won 35-34. The season's record might have been even better except for the loss of the deadeye senior, Pat Guptill, who was forced to give up playing early in the season because of an unfortunate accident. In the CIAC class S tournament, for which the Lions qualified for the first time in four years, the Pratt squad had one of their cold nights and was trounced by Thomaston. The large court, and the long tiresome ride in the crowded bus, no doubt, accounted for some of the poor playing. The prospects for next year look mighty good as the squad is losing only two seniors, Ralph Stahl and Al Fordham. Ralph was one of the main spark plugs of the club, scoring his one or two points in each game and playing good defensive ball. His best asset was his power to keep the rest of the Lions on their haunches and always prepared to spring for the kill. Chuck Doyle will be back next year. In his first year with the Pratt squad and organized ball, the Irishman really proved his worth by racking up the large total of 'I68 points. We leave with the glorious hope that Pratt has once more found her feet on the basketball court, even well enough to overcome her handicap of the small home court. 55 J First Row-Left to right-Gloria Nesto, Mafalda De Stefano, Shirley Staedele, Barbara Chadbourne, Elsie Field, Barbara Hare, Dorothy Baldwin, Emily Appleby, Gladys Holmes. Second Row-Left to right-Elizabeth Palau, Jean Palau, Rita Miller, Miss Nelson, Coach, Judy Leonard, Lydia Sturke, Elizabeth Zabielski, Third Row-Left to right-Norma Gaudenzi, Garda Drudi, Susannah Tiley, Mary Redfield, Jean Urbatl, Elaine Buckridge. GIRLS' BASEBALL BASEBALL scHEDuLE Wed., April 29-Deep River at Essex Wed., May 19-Essex at Old Lyme Thur. May 6-Saybrook at Mon., May 24-Deep River at Deep Saybrook River Mon., May 10-Old Lyme at Essex Wed., June 2-Chester at Essex Wed., May 12--Saybrook at Essex Captain 56 Coach Mafalda De Stefano Lilyan M. Nelson GIRLS' BASEBALL A squad of 25 girls are out for the popular spring sport of baseball. Miss Nelson is our coach and we know we will have a good season under her leadership. Mafalda DeStefano was unanimously elected captain of the team-she is one of Pratt's baseball veterans and well able to captain our team. Other seniors onthe squad are Gladys Holmes, letterman, Barbara Hare, Susannah Tiley and Rita Miller. Several lettermen from last year are to be on the team this year. Namely: Barbara Chadbourne, Shirley Staedele, Emily Appleby, Elsie Field, Dorothy Baldwin, and Elizabeth Palau. Every day when the weather is at all favorable, the squad is out in full force practicing diligently. With a fine season last year and a large number of lettermen back, we feel confident that we will keep our opposition worried this year. 1 4 at , I L - ff' ' I April April April April May May April April April May May May May 1 n Back Row-Left to right-Donald Cade, John Johns, Edmund Perzanoski, Coach Waldron, David Peterson, Duane Doyle, James Hartzell, Larkin Edwards. Front Row-Left to right-Edward Varney, Thomas Pratt, Merton Cade, Robert Magowon, Robert Pianto. BOYS' BASEBALL BASEBALL SCHEDULE 15-Essex at Chapman Tech. 19-Essex at East Hampton 27-Old Lyme at Essex 30-Guilford at Essex 4-Essex at Chester -Nathan Hale at Essex 7 15-Pratt 18-Pratt 29-Pratt 6-Pratt 9- 13- 16- Pratt ..23 Pratt ..10 Pratt.. 3 '48 Deep River at Essex Durham at Essex -Chester at Essex Essex at Nathan Hale Essex at Deep River Saybrook at Essex Pratt Pratt Pratt Pratt Pratt Pratt May 11- May 14- May 18 May 21- May 25- Moy 28- B A S E B A L L ' 4 7 E. Hampton May 20- Chester ........ May 23- Morgan ...... May 27- Saybrook .... June 3- Old Lyme .... June 5- Chester ........ June 6- Moodus ,....... June 9- Pratt .. l 58 1 1 1 Hand .......... 11 2 Deep River.. Saybrook .... 6 Durham ........ 2 Guilford ...... 3 Old Lyme .... 5 Deep River.. 2 William Waldron BOYS' BASEBALL The Pratt High Lions take the field this year with a small number of candidates but show definite signs of having a good year. This year's team does not have the team on paper that last year's Lions had, but hopes are high that they will have a better record. Last year's record was good for an ordinary team, but last year's club was far from the usual. The Cardinal-White terrors had the catching, pitching, fielding, hitting, and reserve that would make a college team sit up and take notice. But that is the great thing about baseball, it doesn't always go the way it is predicted. The Shore Line League has opened a new style of competition this year whereby they will award a cup to the championship club. The new system is a division of the league into two separate sections and the winners will meet in a Shore Line series of one game. The northern section will consist of Pratt, Deep River, Moodus, and Chester. The southern will hold Saybrook, Guilford, Morgan, Madison, and Old Lyme. Pratt will do her best to bring the first annual cup back to the Pratt halls. However the season ends, the town may be assured that the Lions and their coach, Bill Waldron, did their utmost to bring more fame to the settlement and aid in the fight to put baseball back on its feet in the community. Back Row-Left to right-Richard Budney, Harold Ek, James Beardsley, Robert Nielson, Edmund Perzanaski, Robert Magowan. Middle Row-Left to right-Elwyn Mack, Robert Vitari, Hanford Johnson, Raymond Sypher, Coach Bateman. Front Row-Left to right-Ferris Galvin, Ronald Hartigan, Donald Segee, Merton Cade, Philip Lombardi, Alexander Mackimmie, Bruce Southworth. Center Front-Warner Lord. TRACK TRACK SCHEDULE Connecticut Relays at Storrs April 'I7 ...... ................................ April 29 ...... .............................. R obert E. Fitch at Groton May 5 .... ..... W oodrow Wilson Jay-Vees at Middletown May 13 ...... ....................................... G uilford at Essex May 20 ....... ..... M iddletown Jay-Vees at Middletown May 26 ....... .............. S hore Line Meet at Guilford State Meet at New Haven 'Z EQ 2 . WMM , -,'f 1 x. K, - . rcei 1 2 A 'K ,T ' ,,.sa. f a1p1.swi 'V' T.: 1 -f Eli 'Z ' 5 T. - - !i3-- 557' X 'fiptn ' , :Styli 3- 60 Captain Couch philip Lombardi Robert T. Bateman Qu 1,- Q, ,Q wwf 5 KD flaw , -.gr f fn, . ' Y .- fel 1' -Q ...,,..., -wmv. ,. u..-4 - Quumfffs -u'q,.,,,,,, -sua.-H H. 1 ,rw ' --s..,.,, PATRONS and PATRONESSES Miss Mariorie Adams Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Malcolm Arrigoni Thomas Aykroyd Arthur Baldwin .William Banning Robert Bateman Mr. Frank Barnett Mr. Joseph Bella Mr. and Mrs. Joseph V. Bella Mr. and Mrs. Mario Bella Mr. Samuel M. Bella Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bloomberg Mr. Victor Bombaci Mr. Frank Boyle Mr. William Bull Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Burdick Miss Hazel Bushnell Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weldon Cade, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weldon Cade, Jr. Miss Lee Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Dona Carpenter Mrs. Richard Clark Mr. and Mrs. Jack Collins Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Cucinotta Miss Clarabelle Dean Miss Mary DeStefano Mr. and Mrs. John R. Doyle Mr. David Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fazzino Miss Marie Field Mr. Lawrence Filippi Miss Dorothy Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ford Miss Muriel Franson Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gannon Walter Giza Page Guptill, Sr. Page Guptill, Jr. Mr. Alfred Griswold Miss Nancy Griswold Mr. Roger Hare Mr. and Mrs. Everett Harris Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Haskell Miss Martha Jackson 62 Mr. Robert Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Horace Kelsey Mr. and Mrs. James Lebert Mr. Ronald Lerned Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Libby Mr. Rocco Lombardi Miss Lillias Looby Mrs. A. Lindgren Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Mackimmie Mr. and Mrs. Escott MacWhinney Mr. and Mrs. Llewelyn Mack Miss Dorothy Magowan Mr. James Manee Mr. Stanley Marciniec Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Metler Mr. Ernest W. Miner Mr. Orrin Miner Mr. Z. 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