Pratt High School - Osage Yearbook (Essex, CT)

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Choose then, nor falter at the startg O choose the nobler path and part! JOSEPH B. GILDER The Parting of the Ways f '7 I A IN 1-Q C-xx,-xfx'N 'N fffvfy A '- ?'?6 'a's FN f'? 'x, A 'ef VN ,x II!W if? f i KZ I ff ADMINISTRATION f'N f Left to Right: Mr. Harry B. Reynolds, Mr. Rossiter E. Lord, Mr. Alfred R. Wright, Mr. E. Van Dyke Wetmore, Mr. Axel R. Johnson, Mr. Ernest M. Libby. DEDICATION We, the graduating class of 1950, proudly dedicate our yearbook to the Trustees of Pratt High School. We are deeply indebted to them for their excel- lent judgment and guidance, and for the many things they have done for the betterment of our school. 4 APPRECIATION During the last two years at Pratt MR. PEARSON has worked untiringly to help us as individuals and as a class. We have never found him too busy to give gener- ously of his time and energy for the solu- tion of our many problems. His guidance will always be valuable to us, and we are privileged to have him as our principal and friend. THANKS We, the class of 1950, wish to express our sincere thanks to MR. ARNOLD D. OLIVER, who has so willingly guided and helped us through our four eventful years at Pratt. limi -I - ., t. ,. , V- ,t GILBERT B. PEARSON University of Connecticut, B.S., M.S., Principal Knowledge, in truth, is the great sun in the firmament. Life and power are scattered with all its beams. THOMAS E. AYKROYD Fitchburg Teachers' College, B.S. in Ed. Boston University, University of Connecticut Vice-principal. Industrial Arts. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. THELMA A. BATCHELDER University of New Hampshire Homemaking She must be seen to be appreciated. ROBERT T. BATEMAN University of New Hampshire, B.S. University of Maine Mathematics, Occupations, Track Coach Logic does well at school, And reason answers every question right. ISABEL L. BROWN Mount Holyoke, A.B., A.M. University of New Hampshire English, French, Latin Consider that I labored not for myself onl but for all them that seek learning. MRS. THOMAS H. FORD Connecticut College, A.B. Commercial Subjects Know that the simple gift of being kind is greater than all wisdom of the wise. 6 Lasell junior College, Nasson College, B.S Y EDWIN D. STEVENS Teachers' College of Connecticut, B.S. Columbia University Eighth Grade, U. S. History, Economics Wit and wisdom are born with a man. JEAN A. WINZIG Teachers' College of Connecticut, B.S. Eighth Grade, English, Hockey and Softball Coach ARNOLD D. OLIVER Bridgewater Teachers' College, B.S. in Ed. Yale University, M.S. Science, Girls' Basketball Coach Of science and logic he chatters, As fine and as fast as he cang Though- I am no judge of such matters, I'm sure he's a talented man. WILLIAM L. WALDRON Springfield College, B.S. l CHARLES R. TIPPIN Kansas State Teachers' College, B.S. Northwestern University, Univer- sity of Kansas, Harvard University Problems of Democracy, English, Geography, History, Dramatics Coach May he never leave us but to better himself, and may his success among us be such as to render his bettering himself impossible. Physical Education, Health, Boys' Coach Bait the hook well, this fish will bite. 'A merry heart maketh a cheerful LLEWELLYN E, MACK countenance. Superintendent of the building Not by years, but by disposition is wisdom acquired. 7 LAURA E. BALDWIN Secretary to Principal Facts and figures! Put 'em down! Seated, left to right, Myrthon Saunders, Barbara Kelsey, President, Betty Coombs, Secretary-treasurer First row, left to right: Warner Lord, Gordon Stearns, Carolyn Manee, Edmund Perzanoski, Vice- president, Donald Cade, James Hartzell, Ernest Peterson, Richard Adams. Second row, left to right: Eugene Budney, Pamelia Schwannecke, Mr. Pearson, Anna King John Cutone. STUDENT COUNCIL The student representative body of the school is made up of fifteen members. Five members are chosen from the Senior Class, four from the junior Class, three from the Sophomore Class, two from the Freshman Class and one from the Eighth Grade. These fifteen members, together with the principal of the school, decide the issues which affect the activities and welfare of the student body. 8 Bottom row, left to right: Gustina Renzoni, Nancy Griswold, Maureen LaPlace, Elizabeth Zabielski, Gloria Nesto, Mr. Aykroyd. Top row, left to right: Robert Benson, Robert Vitari, james Hartzell, Louis Drudi, Edward Varney, Mallory Pettengill, Eugene Budney. TRAFFIC SQUAD The Traffic Squad was founded to keep order in the congested halls between classes. The members are chosen by the faculty, and an appointment to the Traffic Squad is considered a high honor by the students. 9 Bottom row, left to right: Lillian Tucker, Edward Varney, james Hartzell, Louva Peterson, Elizabeth Coombs, Harry Pettengill, Gloria Nesto, Edmund Perzanoski, Larkin Edwards, Eugene Budney. Top row, left to right: Frances Pagano, Mary Renzoni, Suzi Hinchcliffe, Bette Zabielski, Mr. Oliver, Mr. Pearson, Mrs. Ford, Sylvia Havelka, Dorothy Baldwin, Barbara Kelsey, Elizabeth Palau. OSAGE BOARD Editor-in-chief .,... 4, .,...,........... ........,.....i,....,......,.,.. E lizabeth Coombs Assistant Editors ,4.. ...,... B arbara Kelsey, Harry Pettengill, Sylvia Havelka Business Manager ......., ...i.. ...............,..,.....,.....,.,..,....,......,.,.i,..... J a mes Hartzell Assistant Business Manager ..,.. .i,. E dmund Perzanoski Art Editor ......,.......,............ ..... F rances Pagano Assistant Art Editor ...,,. Girls' Sports Editor ...... Boys' Sports Editor . ,,.ir. Bette Zabielski Elizabeth Palau Edward Varney Photography Editor ....... ....,....... . , ...,. Suzi Hinchliffe Assistant Photography Editor Historian .................,............., ............ ..,...,......i,........,....,..........,... Larkin Edwards Louva Peterson Typists ............,..,......,4... ....... G loria Nesto, Dorothy Baldwin, Mary Renzoni junior Representatives i.... 4.....,.,.,..,...,.......,.. L illian Tucker, Eugene Budney Faculty Advisers ......,..... ..... ........ M r s. Ford, Mr. Pearson I 1 4' 4: 1 f U 75 ' , W, 4-'EEZ 232 KIM L53 'so' 1, W j im, ,aff M I ygcn ff! ' 'f rf? 'QH'Sb'Z',5: W f m In A gjZ'7'l,:lx Wiz? XQNQ Wi' ,,,..... -,Q 2117 ' 2 an 1 E2 d Q HISTORY Little did we know what was in store for the future, as the thirty of us timid souls entered Pratt on that sunny morning in 1946. We thought we were full-fledged mem- bers of the high school, now that we were freshmen, but, unfortunately, the upperclass- men did not let us maintain this attitude for long. Scarcely two weeks had elapsed when we were initiated. The girls adorned themselves in men's shirts, neckties, knee socks, high-heeled shoes, and upswept coiffures embellished with silver spoons. The boys wore short pants, feminine blouses ,ladies' hats, and slippers. Each student wore a huge sign proclaiming his full name, age, weight, address, and height. For one whole week we trudged around the school displaying these signs amidst ridicule and laughter. Friday finally arrived and along with it came our initiation assembly when each one of us recited a four-line verse. At last we had achieved our aim-we were full-fledged members of Pratt. Having had abundant time to become acquainted with our classmates, we elected our class officers with the help of our abiding homeroom teacher, Mrs. Mackimmie. We chose the following class ofhcers: PRESIDENT Edward Wetmore VICE-PRESIDENT Richard Budney SECRETARY Mary Redfield TREASURER Nancy Mills Although we were confronted with few important events as freshmen, we happily completed our first year. Upon our return in September of 1947, we were greeted by Miss Verenis as our new homeroom teacher. We immediately elected our class officers as follows: PRESIDENT Edward Wetmore VICE-PRESIDENT james Hartzell SECRETARY Louva Peterson TREASURER Barbara Kelsey You will recall the oil shortage of 1948 which was the cause of curtailing many of our social events. To us, it meant the opportunity to spend more time with our books and thus become all the more learned as juniors. Thus we completed another uneventful year. At last we were juniors which meant ,of course, that we were also upperclassmen. Under the capable guidance of Mr. Oliver, we again chose class officers: PRESIDENT james Hartzell VICE-PRESIDENT Edward Varney SECRETARY Louva Peterson TREASURER ,. Barbara Kelsey This year we greeted Mr. Pearson as our new principal and we began preparations for our busy junior year. On May 3, the opening day of .junior Week, we arrayed ourselves in red and white jeep hats--a mark of distinction from the rest of the students. On Thursday of the same week, we presented our Junior Assembly featuring Don Cade's Talent Scouts followed by a humorous play. On Friday we completed our junior Week by putting on our junior Prom. The gym was gaily decorated with pastel streamers, wagon wheels, dogwood, apple blossoms, and our huge Maypole erected in the center. After much controversy, we decided upon a program dance which proved extremely successful and delighted all who attended. Our prom was a challenge to many curious people, because it was the first one in the history of Pratt to honor a prom queen. The three candidates were Dorothy Baldwin, Barbara Kelsey, and Bette Zabielski. Dorothy captivated the hearts of the student body and became the queen. The other two girls served as her attendants. We completed our junior year in June, when we again decorated the gym for the Senior Ball. This time it was decorated in blue and white with miniature caps and gowns adorning the walls. At long last we have achieved our aim-we are seniors! Mr. Bateman has served as our homeroom teacher this year and Mr. Oliver and Mrs. Ford have served as our faculty advisers. Our class officers are: PRESIDENT james Hartzell VICE-PRESIDENT Edmund Perzanoski SECRETARY Louva Peterson TREASURER Gloria Nesto With the aid of Mrs. Ford, Mr. Pearson, and Mr. Oliver we made plans for our Osage, banquet, class day, and our commencement exercises. The time for us to say farewell has come and amidst some laughter and tears, we bid our teachers and our classmates a pleasant farewell and journey into the world to seek our fortunes as men and women of the future. for some lucky boss. ELAINE BUCKRIDGE Hockey 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, 33 Prattler 4g Girls' Chorus 1, 2, Art Club lg Science Club 1, 2. A sports argument? That's for Elaine, our loyal CARDINAL fan. If you ever need any statistics, go to Elaine. If she doesn't know them, she will rind them. And I warn you, never get in an argument with her-she won't stop. We know you'll make a good nurse, Elaine, but if Elizabeth doesn't become a nurse, too, what will you do? DONALD CADE DON Baseball 1, ZL, 3L, 4Lg Basketball 2, Glee Club 4, Student Council 4, Minstrel 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Captain of Magazine Campaign 4. Don has cheered many a class during his four years at Pratt. His high spirit and keen sense of humor are only a part of his fine character. He is our star backstop in baseball, many a professional would envy his batting average. Don takes with him the best wishes of all his pals. 'I3 DOROTHY BALDWIN MOON Hockey 4L, Basketball 1, 2L, 3L, 4 Co Captain Baseball 1L 2 3 4 Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain, Student Council 1 Art Club 1 Minstrel 1, 2, 3, 43 Prattler 2, 3, 4, Osage 4 Dancing Club 1 2 Girls' Chorus 1, 2 Secretary, .Clef Dwellers 3 4 Dramatics Club 3, 4 Treasurer, Manager of the Magazine Campaign 4 Whats that flash of red? Why, that s Dot leading a cheer in her own zippy style. She's like that, here one minute and gone the next And don't forget how capably Moon managed our magazine campaign With your energy and experience, Dot, youll make a top notch secretary RICHARD BUDNEY DICK Class Vice-President 1, Minstrel lg Science Club 1 Soccer 1 Dancing Club 1, 2, Photography 1, 2, Rifle Club 3 Glee Club 4 Dick's sharp appearance puts us to shame Clothes lust seem to belong where he wears them. His humorous cartoons slyly passed around Problems class have been responsible for many of the unusual nicknames pinned on Pratt students. Dicks State Guard experience will no doubt lead him on to the U. S. Army Happy days Dick' ANNE CAMPBELL C AN N IBAL Forum Club 1, 2, 3, Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4, Art Club 1, Basketball 1, Baseball 1, 2, Hockey 1, 2, 33 One- Act Play 1, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, Clef Dwellers 3, 4, Prattler 4. From her very first day at Pratt, Anne has played an active part in all the school activities. Her enthusiastic cheerleading, especially during basketball season, will be hard to equal, as will her contributions to publicity committees and her excellent posters. All these activities should help to make Anne successful in her chosen career. Our class wishes you the best of luck, Anne ELIZABETH COOMBS BETTY Girls' Chorus 1, 2, Clef Dwellers 3, 4 president, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4 secretary, School Play 2, 3, 4, One-Act Play 2, Minstrel 1, 2, 4, Osage Board editor, Student Council 4 secretary-treasurer, Prattler 4, Field Hockey 3 asst. manager, 4 manager, Declamations 2, Orchestra 2, Pi Club 2, 3, 4 president, D. A. R. Award. Versatility plus-that's Betty. Her writing and dramatic abilities are widely known and as for her musical talents-they have aided chorus and the minstrels for four years. And don't forget her mental ability. Not many report cards equal Betty's. With the supply of talent that you have, Betty, anything you do is bound to be a success. DUANE DOYLE BUD Baseball 2L, 3L, 4L, Basketball 2, 3L, 4L, Minstrel 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Dramatics 3, 4 Vice-President, Sophomore Play, School Play 3, Senior Play 3, All-State Chorus 4, Prattler 3, 4, Dancing Club 2. Bud is one of the smiling Irishmen who is full of witty remarks and never fails to make a friend of anybody he meets. His skill in both basket- ball and baseball has brought him much fame and popularity at Pratt and he will be greatly missed on both teams, come next year. Bud's friendly smile will linger in the halls of Pratt long after he is gone. GARDA DRUDI Baseball 1, 2L, 3L, 4L, Field Hockey 1, 2, Prattler 1, 2, 39 Girls' Chorus 1, 2, Clef Dwellers 3, 4, All-State Chorus 4, Minstrel 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics 2, 3, School Play 2. Wherever you find Garda, you'll also find Bev. These two girls are the very best of friends and have stuck together through everything. Garda is one of the mainstays of the baseball team and I know it will be hard to lind another catcher to take her place. It will also be hard to replace her in the chorus and minstrel. With her willingness, Garda should go far. 'I4 RAYMOND DURANT RAY Ray was the last person to join our class. His arrival in November swelled our ranks to the grand total of twenty-eight. He found that many of our class activities appealed to him and he was accepted readily as one of the gang. We are more than pleased that he came to Pratt to graduate as a member of '50. LARKIN EDWARDS BIRD Rifle Club 3, Radio Club 33 Osage,4g Dramatics Club 4. We are very happy that Larkin came to us in our second year. Is there anything you wish to know in the field of science? just direct your questions to Larkin-he's sure to know the answers. He has been a great help to Mr. Aykroyd in the shop with his never-ending service. Best of everything to Bird! JAMES HARTZELL JIM Dramatics Club 3 Secretary 4 President, Class Oflicer 2, Vice- President, President 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Managers Club 15 Min- strel 2, 3, 4, One-Act Play 1, School Play 1, 2, 3, 45 Senior Play 3, 4, Soccer 2, 3L, 4Lg Basketball 2, 45 Baseball 2, 4, Track Manager 1, Student Council 3 Vice-President, 4g Traffic Squad 2, 3, 4, Osage Board 3, Business Manager 43 Dancing 1, Photography Z. They say, Some men are born leaders. I guess we are all glad that jim, as he is popularly called, had something to do with a blessed event. He has been the head of our class for the last two years in high school, and we have all profited by his leadership and ability. jim has taken part in a great many activities, and with a background such as his, he can't help meeting success. SYLVIA HAVELKA Girls' Chorus 1, 25 Clef Dwellers 3, 4, Science Club 1, Orchestra 2L, 3, 4g Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4, School Play 2, 4, Library Club 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Prartler 4, Pi Club 3, Secretary-treasurer 4g Osage 43 Dancing lg Minstrel 1, 2, 3, 45 All-State Chorus 4. Here is the girl who has led our class scholarship. That Sylvia has straight A's on her report card is taken for granted-proof of the fact is written on the Trustees' Plaque in the main corridor. She has also been a faithful member of chorus and orchestra, and the competent busi- ness manager of our school play. Best of luck in your chosen career, Sylvia. I5 my vr M V .www Y- - a , . .f.w-'- KATE HINCI-ILIFFE SUZI Dramatics Club 4, Osage 4, Clef Dwellers 4, School Play 4, Minstrel 4, Baseball 4. Suzi is always bubbling over with energy and good spirits. She joined our class at the beginning of this year and quickly made friends with the entire school. Suzi's most outstanding feat was her remarkable sales record in the magazine campaign, and with the characterization of Hazel in the school play, she proved herself to be a wonderful actress. Maybe we'll be seeing you soon on Broadway! BARBARA KELSEY Art Club 1, Cheerleaders 1, 2, 3, 4, Hockey 1, SL, 4L, Dancing Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Ollicer 2, 3, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, Clef Dwellers 3, 4, Prattler 4, Osage 4, Student Council 4 President, Basketball 1, 2, Baseball Asst. Manager 3, Manager 4, Library Club 4, Homeroom Captain Magazine Campaign 3, Minstrel 1, 2, 3, 4. Barbara is one of our best all-around citizens as you may well judge from het election to the presidency of Student Council. She consistently excels in both her studies and school activities. She has been an able member of our field hockey team, and without her the junior Prom would not have been such a glorious success. The best of luck in all you undertake in the future, Barbara! GLORIA NESTO Girls' Chorus 1, 2, Clef Dwellers 3, 4, Minstrel 1, 2, 3, 4, Hockey 1, 2L, 3L, 4L, Baseball lL, 2L, 3 Captain, 4L, Basketball 1, 2, SL, 4L, Student Council 5, Traffic Ofiicer 4, Class Treasurer 4, Prattler 4, Osage 4. Chick is one of our prized athletes. She has graced the field hockey, DOROTHY KRAAZ DOLLY Clef Dwellers 3, 4, Library Club 4, Minstrel 2, Baseball 4. Usually Dolly is a quiet, good-natured person, but she does have a temper, especially where her various nicknames are concerned. She has been a steady participator in our chorus and minstrels, and she always does every job she sets out to do well, and thoroughly. We're all glad that Dolly was a member of our class, and I know she may look forward to more fun and success. CHICK baseball, and basketball teams for all of her four years and what Pratt teams will do without her is more than I know. Gloria has another side, too. Have you ever seen her type? It makes you dizzy! Lots of luck, Chick, you will make a wonderful secretary, we're sure, if you go at your job the way you tackle most things. 16 BEVERLY OLSEN BEV Baseball 1, 2, Basketball 1, 2L, 3L, 4 Co-Captain, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, Clef Dwellers 3, 4, Prattler 3, 4, Minstrel 1, 2, 3, 4, One-Act Play 2, Student Council 2, Cheerleading 3, Dramatics 3. Despite her large variety of nicknames, Beverly prefers to be called Bev. She has an unending supply of laughter, and with Bev there is always plenty of fun and giggles. She has taken part in a great many activities and has proved her skill on the basketball court. Her easy-going manner and quick sense of humor have brightened many a dull study hall and classroom. Best of luck in the future, Bev! FRANCES PAGAN O f'DIZ Art Club 1, 2, 3, Prattler 3, 4 Art Editor, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Clef Dwellers 3, 4, Osage 4, Basketball 2, Asst. Manager, 3 Manager, 4. Diz is the girl who can't be serious no matter how hard she tries. She has kept our class supplied with laughs for four years now, and her giggle is a familiar sound in roomsix. There is a serious side to Frances, though, as shown by her fine drawings. A look through this book, and you'll see what I mean. just wait, someday you'll see some of Diz's art work in the leading magazines. ELIZABETH PALAU LI Z Z Y Field Hockey 1, 2L, 3L, 4 Captain, Girls' Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Base- ball 1L, 2L, 3L 4Lg Girls' Chorus 1, 2, Clef Dwellers 3, 43 Prattler 4g Osage 4, Science Club 1. Lizzy is a quiet, unassuming girl as far as appearance goes, but just say something against the New York Yankees and see what happens! Liz can be depended upon to do any job, and do it well. She has top athletic ability, and her willingness, co-operativeness and patience will help her in whatever she undertakes. A bright future is certain for Liz. EDMUND PERZANOSKI PERZY Soccer 1, 2L, 3L Co-Captain 4, Basketball 1, 2L, 3L, 4Lg Baseball 1, ZL, 3L, 4Lg Track ZL, 3L, 4Lg Student Council 3, Vice-President 4, Class Vice-President 4, Pi Club 3, Vice-President 4, Osage Board 3, 4g Prattler 3, 43 Boys' Glee Club 2, 3 Treasurer 4, Minstrel 2, 3, 4, Science Club 1, Forum Club 2, One-Act Play 1, School Play 3, Dancing Club 1, Dramatics 4. With a long name like his, one might expect a long-haired profes- sor of philosophy, but cut it down to Perzy and you have one of Pratt's star athletes and a swell guy at that. There isn't much that Eddie hasn't done well, but he will be especially remembered for his athletic prowess. If he runs his life as successfully as he runs the half-mile, we'll be hearing more of him in the future. I7 LOUVA PETERSON DEEDEE Minstrel 1, 2, 3, Dramatics 2, 3, Prattler 2, 3, 4, Clef Dwellers 3, 4, Osage Board 4, Hockey Manager 3, Class Oflicer, Secretary 2, 3, 4. DeeDee is a petite blonde with a friendly smile and a pleasant word for everybody. She has been our class secretary for the last three years, and has become noted for her efficiency as well as her extensive wardrobe. DeeDee is also the proud possessor of a driver's license, and her sharp gray Oldsmobile has become a familiar sight around Pratt. We all wish you smooth driving in the future, DeeDee! HARRY PETTENGILL PET E Track 3L, 4L, Soccer 4L, Basketball 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Minstrel 3 ,4, All-State Chorus 4, Osage 4, Editor of Prattler 4, Dramatics Club 4, School Play 4, Dance Committees, Senior Play 4. The only regret we have is that Harry has been with us for only two years, but during these years his athletic prowess, pleasing voice, and piano- playing ability have given him a warm place in our hearts. Harry is uncertain as to what he will do when he leaves Pratt, but we're sure that whatever career he chooses, he will be successful in it. ROBERT RADZIWON- DUDE Science Club 1, Soccer 2, 3, 4L, Assistant Manager Basketball 2, Manager 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Rifle Club 3. Dude is one of those fellows who can be depended upon-whether in the class room or on the athletic field. We will remember him as a staunch fullback on the soccer team. As a team manager, coach says, he is tops . The best wishes of our class go with you, Bob, in all you undertake. MARY RENZONI Baseball 1, Girls' Chorus 1, 2 President, Clef Dwellers 3, 4, Prattler 2, 3, 4, Dramatics Club 2, 3, Osage Board 4. Mary is one of those people who never seems to get full credit for what she does. Whenever there is a job that needs doing, Mary is there to do it with a yvill. The committees she has served on would do credit to a stay of eight years! We wish you every success, Mary, in whatever you plan to do. 18 HAROLD SYPHER MONT Soccer 1, 2. The world is a better place to live in due to the fact that there are some people who are quiet and unobtrusive. Mont is one of these people. He is always willing to help someone by running errands with his ever-present truck. With his pleasant smile and good looks we can be sure that he will go a long way. EDWARD VARNEY ZEKE Soccer 1, 2L, 3L,, 4 Co-Captain, Baseball 1L 2L, 3L, 4Lg Basketball 1, 2, 4Lg Track 3L, Traffic Squad 3, 4, Osage Board 4, Student Coun- cil 3, Class Officer 3, Chairman of Junior Prom 3, National Athletic Honor Society 3, 4. Zeke is one of our all-around students. He has excelled on the sports field and has added greatly to our class activities. What would all the fellows do if they didn'r get a ride home in Zeke's slick Ford? The big question is-what will Lil do without Zeke next year? Good Luck to you, Zeke! ROBERT VITARI BOB Soccer 1L, 2L, 3L, Track 2L, 3L, Traflic Squad 3, 45 Glee Club 3, 45 Minstrel 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics Club 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, National Athletic Honor Society 4. If you ever see an old '29 Chevrolet chugging up the Plains Road, you will probably see the smiling face of Bob Vitari behind the wheel. Bob is our squeezebox artist and somewhat of a scientist as his experiences with tar have proved. His cheerfulness and versatility have given Bob a place of high esteem in all our hearts. ELIZABETH ZABIELSKI BETTE Art Club 1, 2, Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Forum Club 2, 35 Chorus 1, 2, Clef Dwellers 3, 4, Minstrel 1, 2, 3, 45 School Play 4, One-Act Play 1, 2, Traiiic Squad 2, 3, 4, Student Council 2g Orchestra 2, 3, Hockey 1, 2L, 3L, 4Lg Softball 1, 2, 3L, 4, Basketball 1, 2, Prattler Staff 1, 2 33 Osage Board 4, Dancing Club 1, 2, Declamations 1, 2. Bette's untiring efforts have helped push many a dance towards success. She has also been a member of our hockey and baseball teams and a vigorous member of the cheerleaders' squad. Bette has no definite plans for the future, but with her ingenuity and ability she's sure to do something interesting. 19 CLASS We, the- graduating class of Pratt High School, being of sound body, moulded by our beloved Coach, and of sound mind, thanks to the untiring efforts of the faculty, do hereby designate this docu- ment our last will and testament. As executors, we appoint the officers of the eighth grade in the year of our Lord 1950. ARTICLE I 1, Dorothy Amber Baldwin, leave my cheerlead- ing ability to Joann Norton. I, Elaine Belle Buckridge, leave my argumentative powers to Francis McGrath. I, Richard Francis Budney, leave my blushes to jean Pratt. I, Donald Frederick Cade, leave my faithful four- teen girl friends to Elwyn Mack. I, Anne Elizabeth Campbell, leave my size 9's to Merritt because his feet are so small. 1, Elizabeth jane Coombs, leave the battered piano in room 14 to Mrs. Ford hoping that she can find someone to finish it. I, Duane Roger Doyle, leave my height to Stanley Usher and Rudy Netsch-first come, first served. I, Garda Ramona Drudi, leave my booth in the Fife Rail to Carolyn Manee. I, Ernest Larkin Edwards, leave still sleeping. I, James William Hartzell, leave my dramatic ability to Bob Davis. I, Sylvia Frances Havelka, leave my biological specimens to Mr. Oliver. I, Kate Ewing Hinchliffe, leave my cigarette butts to swell the A. A. Fund. I, Barbara Anne Kelsey, leave my ability to extort money to Roger Johns. I, Dorothy Irene Kraaz, leave the Hamsters to my sister, Carol. I, Gloria Alpina Nesto, leave happy knowing that I am taller than Ronald Kobylenski. I, Beverly Alice Olsen, leave my giggles to Lawrence Anhalt. I, Frances Mary Pagano, leave the Prattler minus one good artist. I, Elizabeth Jean Palau, leave to help nurse the Yankees back to health. I, Edmund Leon Perzanoski, leave to the sorrow of the underclass girls. I, Louva Althea Peterson, leave as a disappoint- ment to Mr. Oliver's life. I, Harry Byron Pettengill, leave my dynamic per- sonality to Myrtle and jean. I, Robert Walter Radziwon, leave my ppsition as fullback to Bob Benson. I, Mary Esther Renzoni, leave happy beyond words. I, Harold Hull Sypher, leave my place in the smoker's club to Mario. 52 WILL I, Edward William Varney ,leave to wait a year for Lillian. I, Robert Joseph Vitari, leave Eddie Birch the goalie's position and hope he has a successful season. I, Elizabeth joan Zabielski, leave my locker filled to the brim with equipment-mine and others-to the Coach. ARTICLE II We, the class of 1950, leave Mr. Oliver sad. He knows he will never find a class to equal ours. We, the class of 1950, leave Mr. Bateman still handing out catalogs. We, the class of 1950, leave Miss Brown a large economy-sized wad of gum and one toothpick. We, the class of 1950, leave Mrs. Ford one broken Underwood and a bottle of mimeograph ink. We, the class of 1950, leave Miss Batchelder one card of safety pins and a bottle of air-wick. We, the class of 1950, leave Miss Winzig a bottle of aspirin and a new whistle. We, the class of 1950, leave Mr. Stevens-no, not a new car, but an electric blanket for the old one. We, the class of 1950, leave Mr. Tippin a KING- sized sponge. We, the class of 1950, leave Coach five robots for his basketball squad. We, the class of 1950, leave Mr. Aykroyd a car- load of wood shavings. We, the class of 1950, leave Laura a pair of roller skates. We, the class of 1950, leave Mrs. Peterson five more robots for K.P. duty. We, the class of 1950, leave Mr. Mack one new broom and an empty coke machine and a lockerful of empty coke bottles. To, Mr. Pearson, we leave our leftover funds and our unpaid bills. ARTICLE III To the juniors, we leave ten good-looking robots to take the place of their lost boys. To the Sophomores, we leave our ability to over- come all obstacles. To the Freshmen, we leave our ability to decorate the gym for dances. To the Eighth-graders, we leave our dispositions, ten sweet, seven good-natured, four sour, three lemon-like, three hotheads, and one unknown quantity. Signed, sealed, and witnessed this seventh day of June, Nineteen Hundred and Fifty, by the Big Four: TRUMAN ATLEE ST ALIN HARTZELL 3 qi I. s R E U N IO N P A C T We, the Class of 1950, leave Pratt confident that in our high school years we have acquired sound practical training as well as a rich cultural background. We have made friendships with classmates and faculty members which have enriched our lives and will be invaluable to us in the future. Because we are eager to continue these friendships and share success and joy, our class hereby announces its earnest intention to hold a re- union in ten years. The reunion committee, consisting of the class ofiicers and the author of this pact, assumes the responsibility of making public the exact date and plans for the reunion in all local newspapers, in the Prattler, and by any other means available. It is understood that all members of the class are expected to attend, regardless of social status or engagements, alone or with their families. We, the undersigned, pledge our sincere desire to fulfill the terms of this pact. Author: SYLVIA HAVELKA Officers: JAMES HARTZELL, President EDMUND PERZANOSKI, Vice-Preridenz LoUvA PETERSON, Secretary GLORIA NESTO, Trearmer ses AQ il A QE BFS7' R0 ,WST , D N EA! 777 NVE 1705 7 0 C L F7619 :www S CHHMP CLOCK W!-7TC'Hl-'W ff E 515' ED Cl gg S Z 0 'VL'-I? 087- f?l TIC HL 'L D 7 N 0 S' 7' V fn R 3 H TIL zmb U l HOST IV NR Hangs 7' 5 c fwfr HJST H D amssrf -if O - ,ZH 5 y FFR M 0 3 T M057 RESPFC IFE DIPIMDHJL SIUIEST CLF?-95 CLHSS Bn-r Huslcffnv frcmfss p + 5' x v 'K K W 15, ' Q'-'gunz ,-v----v , - Y -g ., - ---,4..,, H05 T 8 ES7' 511 76? 777fM N 6 My rw-'fy UPU ,..-. . vy. 4.jf?n1. .f . 5 nosr N057' THZKHIIVF Hof-M1050 H057- HOST LHR' TRL KF77 IVE CZ H S5 SCH M0 S7 SOP!!! 9710071 H057 BEST CONGEIWHL I 3,003-7' 4 , Tx! WICES7' -J.,-,'Q, H06 7' W 'r f . SNILE C F1115 S CULTUKED , OF 1950-Pg M057 Lf7Z!.F57N H ar- Hfnafa CL 1733 5 ' FF-97' FR 1 sr agus T , ffm: fi' cms , 1' Q -v T- V,-,qt CLASS OF 1940 Lucy Atkins Grace Lorraine Bauer Jennie Frances Bombaci Iris Mary Bump Elizabeth Mae Bushnell Jennie Nancy Carfi Graham M. Carter Everett H. Champlin Robert T. Chance Eileen Gordon Collomore Margaret E. Doyle Sarah Esther Ferranti Rosalind Lillian Gerich Royal E. Grant Alice Geraldine Griffin Kathleen Ellen Grifiin Alma Rosmarie Guidi Gertrude Louise Harding Mary Platt Harrington Charles Johnson, Jr. Henry Josten William T. Kalinowski Judith Eline Koehler Nancy Ann Lamphier Carolyn Harding Lee Clemmons W. Libby Grace Litchfield Gladys Miller Katherine Muscolino John Peter Nesto Robert A. Peterson Jane Ernestine Potter Harriet B. Riggio Judith Rose Riggio Phoebe Rose Marie Lybrand Sampsell Georgiana Scheubner Benis Shirley Spencer Nicholas Alexander Stacey Morton D. Tiley James Hunt Tucker Marion Myrtle Welch Emily Justine Wilcox Dexter Vail Wright WKOK Left to tight: james Hartzell, Presidentg Gloria Nesto, Treasurerg Edmund Perzanoski, Vice-Presidentg Louva Peterson, Secretary. '90 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President james Hartzell Vice-President Edmund Perzanoski Secretary Louva Peterson Treasurer Gloria Nesto im.w12f3f 'fa fqsfd A, gr .df ,,.f W., x gggf wwif S ? L 2 I if A K X x pg 3 LASSE EENIOHS QTLINIUPS SUP!-IDMUREE FFYESHIVIEN IEHTH-ERHUE Ez.- ' JUNIOR CLASS Back row, left to right: Shirley Kraaz, Francis McGrath, Elwyn Mack, Harold Steen, Arlene Ingraham. Second row, left to right: Anne johns, Gustina Renzoni, Louisa Kreis, Mr. Tippin, Carolyn Manee, Maureen LaPlace, Pamelia Schwannecke. Front row, left to right: Marjorie Maclean, Louis Drudi, Annette Brown, Eugene Budney, Lillian Tucker, Charlotte Stearns, Warner Lord. SOPHOMORE CLASS Back row, left to right: Robert Herel, Gordon Stearns, Merritt Carter, Robert Zuppe, Robert Benson, Robert Guertin, Robert Hale, David Fresia, Mario Alborghetti. Second row, left to right: Robert Maclean, Patricia Carey, Dorothy Fazzino, joan Clark, Mr. Bateman, Nancy Griswold, Patricia Palau, Lucy Pagano, Joann Norton. Front row, left to right: Anna King, Ruth Segee, Mallory Pettengill, Francis Davis, Ernest Peterson, Patricia Dee, Betty Comstock, Olive Sweeney, Mary Lombardi. yumoa overseas Looks Drudk, 'Yreasurerg Lkhkan Tucker, Secreraryg Annerre Brown, SOpH Vkce-Presrdenrg Eugene Budney, F OMC President. Ernefancis RE OFF P Sf p D , I Seften l Cters avls ecffraglll' T,on' Ig, Vice ly. 625 esid 'P1' . ure . elif- esld CLASS fy P 3 Ma ent, atflfia gow Ce ERESHMAN OPYXCERS Ha Lee Bmdwkn, Secreraryg Ron- E akd Kobyknskk, Vrce -Presrdenrg IGHTH Rkchard Aeams, Preskckenv, DoXores A GRAD Bannkng, reasnrer. joh Une E . ns Kno .vlfghls Tfeas Wles S ld 1' . U , 30 ent' esldfnrf? Vgzetfifi' r d I Q R GFFICERS Ward am N. Ogg, B11-Ch 1Ckse , Pres-1 CW TIE ag? 31 xx P X-3 'Z-sa , Q 2. gf- fx' fi f ' Q Ni? I Q rg , ,2 sf 34.3-'E ?' 'fn 1 ..- .ra JZ ' F 7' 5' '+2':44. , -f fi, 51.41. LL- 2' '9 ' ia 'f71 Left to right: Betty Coombs, Sylvia Havelka, Warner Lord, Edmund Perzanoski. NATIONAL ATHLETIC HONOR SOCIETY The fourfold purpose of the N. A. H. S. is: 1. To foster high scholarship among boy athletes. 2. To stimulate desire for balanced training. 3. To elevate the ideals of sports- manship. 4. To develop more outstanding leaders in the secondary schools of the United States. Any boy in the three upper classes is eligible for membership. He must have earned one letter, and his scholarship standing must be above the general average of the school. He must have displayed the highest type of citizenship and sportsmanship. PI CLUB The Pi Club, the Pratt High School Honor Society, was organized in 1930 for the purpose of showing respect to those students who have been outstanding in scholarship, extra curricular activities, sports, and good citizenship. The faculty elects members of the club and each year on Class Day one sopho- more ,two juniors and several seniors are tapped for member- ship. We regret that the above picture does not include members of the Class of 1950 who will be chosen in june. Left to right: Edward Varney, Robert Vitari. D.A.R. Each year the Daughters of the American Revolution honors out- standing high school girls through- out the nation. This award is based on leadership ability, good citizenship, and character. Three candidates are chosen by the class, and the faculty elects one of the three. This year the class elected the three girls shown in the picture and Betty Coombs was chosen D. A. R. girl. Left to right: Barbara Kelsey, Dorothy Baldwin, Betty Coombs PRATTLER STAFF Back row, left to right: Pamelia Schwannecke, Anne johns, Gustina Renzoni, Annette Brown, Lillian Tucker, Miss Winzig, and Mrs. Ford, advisors, Elizabeth Palau, Betty Coombs, Marjorie Maclean, Arlene lngraham. Second row, left to right: Edmund Perzanoski, Carolyn Manee, Elaine Buckridge, Mary Renzoni, Frances Pagano, Gloria Nesto, Beverly Olsen, Duane Doyle . Front row, left to right: Warner Lord, Sylvia Havelka, Anne Campbell, Harry Pettengill, Barbara Kelsey, Dorothy Baldwin, Louva Peterson, Eugene Budney. CLEF DWELLERS Back tow, left to right: Arlene lngraham, Frances Pagano, Dorothy Baldwin, Mary Renzoni, Carolyn Manee, Sylvia Havelka, Barbara Kelsey, Elizabeth Palau, Bette Zabielski. Second row, left to right: Dorothy Kraaz, Gustina Renzoni, Louisa Kreis, Maureen LaPlace, Mrs. Ford, director, Anne Campbell, Suzi Hinchliffe, Pamelia Schwannecke, Anne Johns. Front row, left to right: Marjorie Maclean, Annette Brown, Garda Drudi, Betty Coombs, Beverly Olsen, Louva Peterson, Gloria Nesto. GIRLS' CHORUS Back row, left to right: Betty Comstock, Carol Groat, Molly Miller, jean Pratt, Nancy Kauf- man, Dolores Banning, Dorothy Miller, Anna King. Second row, left to right: Pauline Lombardi, Sylvia Calamari, Lois Schwannecke, Joann Norton, Dorothy Fazzino, Bette Johnson, Carolyn Ward, Mrs. Ford, director. Front row, left to right: Mary Lombardi, Shirley Miller, Grace Manee, Antoinette DeStefano, Nancy Griswold, Patricia Dee, Ruth Segee, Lucy Pagano. BOYS' GLEE CLUB Back row, left to right: Harry Pettengill, Elwyn Mack, Robert Vitari, james Hartzell, Donald Cade. Front row, left to right: John Cutone, Duane Doyle, Edmund Perzanoski, Francis Davis, Mrs, Ford, director, Louis Drudi. MIN STREL Back row, left to right: Roger johns, Louis Drudi, Robert Davis, Donald Cade, Duane Doyle, Edmund Perzanoski, Robert Vitari, Francis Davis, Elwyn Mack, Harry Petrengill, Warner Lord. Second row, left to right: Tony Lester, Anne Johns, Patricia Dee, Pamelia Schwannccke, Mary Rcnzoni, Beverly Olsen, Joann Norton, Bette Zabielski, Dian Dudley, Stanton Newton. Third row, right to left: Gloria Nesto, Betty Comstock, Maureen LaPlace, Annette Brown, Sylvia Havclka, Carolyn Manee, Nancy Griswold, Anne Campbell, Garda Drudi, Louisa Kreis, Lucy Pagano. Front row, left to right: Anna King, Lois Schwannecke, Toni DeStefano, Grace Manee, Betty Coombs, Mrs, Ford, director, Ruth Segee, Arlene lngraham, Patricia Carey, Marjorie Maclean. ORCHESTRA Back row, left to right: Robert Davis, David Fresia, Edward Birch, Francis Davis, Harold Steen. Second row, left to right: Elin Benson, Lillian Kreis, Dorothy Pandianni, Pauline Lombardi, Olive Sweeney, Sylvia Havelka. Front r,ow, left to right: Janice Fraim, Mario Alborghetti, John Cutone, Robert Benson, Robert Vitari, Louis Drudi, Frances Pagano. 1 DRAMATICS CLUB Back row, left to right: Francis McGrath, Louis Drudi, Larkin Edwards, Robert Vitari, Edmund Perzanoski, Elwyn Mack, Harry Pettengill, Albert Stanley. Warner Lord. Second row, left to right: Mariorie Maclean, Bette Zabielski, Ruth Segee, Barbara Kelsey, Suzi Hinchliffc, Anne Campbell. Nancy Griswold, Sylvia Havelka, Mr. Tippin, Director, Mary-Lou Bellanger, Maureen LaPlace, Louisa Kreis, Nancy Kaufman, Molly Miller, Elaine Buckridge, Anne Johns. Front row, left to right: Anna King, lla-Lee Baldwin, Patricia Dee, Betty Coombs, Dorothy Baldwin, James Hartzell, Duane Doyle, Dolores Banning, Pamclia Schwannecke, Carolyn Ward, Antoinette DeStefano. . 1:35 4 H 5 , , m K Left to right: Pamelia Schwannecke, Betty Coombs, Harry Pettengill, james Harrzell, Nancy Griswold. Bette Zabielski, Suzi Hinchliffe, Albert Stanley, Maureen LaPlace, Elaine Buckridge. SMITH VS. SMITH Y S ll 1 54 r ? wx f 4 Q . :ff 'SF . H Y N' Q Y ,MB 6' 'T O HV. ' I . AV .,,- . ,, ,V bww. V, yfyrv, 'Nl Y 3' A vw r' . 'f Xa - -if' L.. 3, LY : I ,V: , Q YK ' nm 5 HJR- .' J1li14.,L,, in fgzla., , V9 ,tx I E5 IR! - 51 'gi f 2 S 5 4 4 f pw xii FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Back row, left to right: Nancy Kaufman, Annette Brown, Carol Groat. Second row, left to right: Marie Cutone, Carol Spencer, Dorothy Fazzino, Lucy Pagano, Char- lotte Stearns, Anne johns, Ruth Segee, Shirley Miller, lla Lee Baldwin, Pauline Lombardi. hSi:1ited, left to right: Grace Manee, Arlene Ingraham, Carolyn Manee, Anna King, Miss Batc e er. LIBRARY CLUB Back row, left to right: Carol Groat, Patricia Dee, Lois Schwannecke. Front row, left to right: Sylvia Havelka, Miss Brown, advisor, Barbara Kelsey, Dorothy Kraaz. Standing, left to right: Marjorie Maclean, Arlene lngraham. Front row, left to right: Ann Campbell, Betty Zabielski, Dorothy Baldwin CHEERLEADERS P 65-W9 .cp .Z 'X 8 2220611 A x Q? I , fx f EMT Back row, left to right: Miss Winzig, Coach, jean Doane, Grace Manee, Annette Brown Pamelia Schwannecke, Antoinette DeStefano, Sylvia Calamari, Anna King, Betty Coombs, Manager Nancy Griswold, Assistant Manager. Front row, left to right: Marjorie Maclean, Marie Cutone, Barbara Kelsey, Maureen LaPlace Elizabeth Palau, Carolyn Manee, Dorothy Baldwin, Joann Norton, Betty Zabielski, Ann johns Gloria Nesto. L FIELD HOCKEY 42 1 1 DATE Sept. 20 Sept. 30 Oct. 4 Oct. 7 Oct. 1 1 Oct. 14 Oct. 18 Oct. 2 I Oct. 2 4 Oct. 2 7 Nov. I Back row, left to right: Charles Messick, William Nickse Frederick Banning Robert Davis Edward Birch, Roger Johns, Rudolph Netsch. Second row, left to right: Richard Adams, Francis Davis Merritt Carter David Fresia Mr Waldron, Coach, Robert Benson, John Cutone, Mario Alborghetti Richard Strukus Front tow, left to right: Mallory Pettengill, Elwyn Mack Harry Pettengill Edward Varney Edmund Perzanoski, james Hattzell, Robert Radizwon, Eugene Budney Seated in front, Warner Lord, Manager. SOCCER SUMMARY OF SEASON SCHOOL PRATT OPPONENT Alumni . ,..,.. ..,....... 1 6 Deep River .,.,.. ,,.,,.. 0 2 Watertown ..,... . ..... 3 0 Nathan Hale .............. 3 0 Old Saybrook ............ O 3 Old Lyme .... . . .,..,.. 2 l Thomaston ,..... ....... 1 2 Nathan Hale .,.........,.. 3 3 Old Saybrook .,.....,.... 1 O Old Lyme ....,... ,..,... 3 0 Deep River ....,. 1 2 43 SUMMARY OF SEASON OPPONENT WE THEY Alumni ..A...A. Madison Guilford Saybrook Old Lyme Clinton ..A..... Madison .,,. Saybrook Back row, left to right: Mr. Oliver, Coach, Grace Manee, Marie Cutone, Frances Pagano. Middle row, left to right: Lois Schwannecke, Patricia Dee, Joann Norton, Betty Comstock Anna King, Garda Drudi, Manager. Front row, left to right.: Elizabeth Palau, Elaine Buckridge, Carolyn Manee, Beverly Olsen Sylvia Havelka, Toni DeStefano, Gloria Nesto. GIRLS' BASKETBALL 48 7 23 56 7 36 18 24 21 27 7 13 27 42 8 21 PERSONNEL Coach-Mr. Oliver Co-Captains-Dorothy Baldwin Beverly Olsen Manager-Garda Drudi 44 . X My LM, sf- ,ww E Q.. vi X xr Q: P i'? ?? 4 s XX X 4 4. Yi I ' Q fi Wi vgig 2 WI Is A A .., 1. if Q Q EA Jqgiiv' 4? , gf 53? Hd. 4 ,QQ-A: gm , f , mi a?. iv ' if , 4 3E P Q. wwxrf MI! M, H 95 wQ31hww E' x 5 .ff 4 6, x A' L Q un? TENTATIVE SOFTBALL SCHEDULE May May May May May June Seated on ground, left to right: Dorothy Baldwin, Garda Drudi. First row, left to right: Lois Schwannecke, Dawn Stanard, Patricia Carey, Annette Brown, Carogn Manee, Gloria Nesto, Joann Norton, Elizabeth Palau, Bette Zabielski, Anna King, Marie Broo s. Second row, left to right: Miss Winzig, Coach, Jean Doane, Anne Knowles, Gustina Renzoni, Carol Grote, Betty Comstock, Marie Curone, Grace Manee, Jeanette Atwood, Nancy Kaufman, Molly Miller, Suzi Hinchcliffe, Diane Dudley, Victoria Johnson. Back row, left to right: Anne Johns, Marjorie Maclean, Sylvia Calamari, Carolyn W'ard, An- toinette Desteiiano, Roberta Calamari, Charlotte Stearns, Arlene lngraham, Dorothy Kraaz, Ruth Segee, Barbara Fenn, Kay Wind, Janice Fraim. GIRL ' BA EBALL 4-Deep River .......i.,.........,.. Home 10-Saybrook ..... ..,... A Way 15-Clinton .....,.. ..,.. H ome 24-Old Lyme ....., ...... A way 29-Chester .,... ,.... H ome 1-Madison ,... . .,.,.. Away 46 - f-ff- . - 1 a. sv:1...1eewsix,,ff,a.-w.f,M.. .Q Nr tg A .v 'K Front row, left to right: john Cutone Robert Davis james Hartzell Second row, left to right: Stanley Usher Stanton Newton Duane Doyle Edmund Perzanoslti Edward Varney, Donald Cade, Francis Davis David Fresia Tony Lester Ronald lxobylenslti Back row, left to right: Mr Walclron Coach Andrew Bloomberg, William Nickse Robert Benson, Ernest Peterson, Richard Strultus Mallory Pettenaill Roger Johns BASEBALL SCHEDULE Ray April l8-Chapman Tech April 21-East Hampton April 25-Portland May 2-Chester May 5-Deep River May 9-Durham May IZ-Nathan Hale May I6-Old Saybrook May l9-Old Lyme May 25-Hand May 26-Morgan May Sl-Guilford june 2-Deep River BOYS BASEB LL Away Away Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Away Away Home Away Front row, left to right: Francis Davis, Robert Herel, Louis Druid, Richard Budney, David Fresia, David Taylor. Second row, left to right: Robert Benson, Richard Strukus, Edmund Perzanoski, Robert Zuppe, Mallory Pettengill, Harold Steen, john Cutone, Robert Radziwon. Back row, left to right: Warner Lord, Ernest Peterson, Merritt Carter, Stanley Usher, Harry Pettengill, Albert Stanley, Francis McGrath, Mr. Bateman, Coach. TRACK TRACK SCHEDULE April 22-Conn. Relays .......,...,...,,,.. Storrs May 4-Open May 10- Woodrow Wilson J.V .,.... .,,i M iddletown May 17-Robert Fitch ..... ...,. G roton May 24-S. L. A. C. ....,.. Essex june 3-State Meet ....,. Yale ,,f.. 3 -.Q .aff 5 .. .. .. - - -M 1 1 c 1 U' A 'Va ., 'ZA 1 5' o ' 15' -fa - i 'fs- Qi.. . xi I' wa . sr, .128-du, ...ig 'Wh .. ...of .,gl'x W Zn iw' ' :began . ,Nfl-WNY, J ., Mr if ,a , 'rcs A 'lr 'inf f Tig 'l.l Q':.'lAi O-' PATRONS AND PATRONESSES Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Aykroyd Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baldwin Dr. and Mrs. Robert Baldwin Miss Beverly Barnett Miss Thelma Batchelder Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Bateman Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beckwith Miss Jeanette Bella Mrs. Mario Bella Mr. Samuel Bella Mrs. Lydia Bishop Mr. William Brink Mr. Albert A. Brown Miss Isabelle L. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Irwin I. Buckridge Miss jean Buckridge Miss Betty Budney Mr. and Mrs. Frank Budney Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Burdick Mr. Gerald Bump Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Cade, jr. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Cade, Sr. Miss Eleanor Carlson Mr. and Mrs. George Carter Miss Barbara Chadbourne Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Clark, Sr. Mr. Samuel Cocopard Miss Gertrude Coombs Mr. and Mrs. William Coombs Mrs. Warren David Mrs. Kelso Davis Mr. james Dee Mr. and Mrs. Leslie R. Dickinson Miss Marguerite Ek Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Ely Mr. Lawrence Filippi Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ford Mrs. Michael Forgetta Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fox Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gill Mrs. James Graham Miss Florence Griswold Mrs. Herman Halbig Mrs. Olga Hardwick Mr. and Mrs. Henry Haskell Mr. and Mrs. Axel johnson Mr. Robert johnson Mr. and Mrs. Horace Kelsey Mr. and Mrs. E. 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WIRTHMORE FEEDS Since 1886 CENTERBROOK CONN. C ongramlatiom from THURSTON S 3 MAIN STREET THEATRE BUILDING ESSEX SAYBROOK THE ESSEX LUMBER ESTABLISHED 1851 LUMBER and BUILDING MATERIALS Telephone 7247 ESSEX CONNECTICUT THE ESSEX HARDWARE COMPANY ESSEX CONN C omphmentx T H E F I F E R A I L RESTAURANT and SODA SHOP MAIN STREET ESSEX CONN G E O R G E B S P R I N G JEWELER WATCHES CLOCKS Telephone 7622 MAIN STREET ESSEX CONN CHALKER S ON THE SQUARE ESSEX CONNECTICUT Compliment: FREED S VARIETY STORE GRAHAM S 5C 10C S100 STORE MAIN STREET ESSEX CONN D 9 CO. 7 of , . . 9 DIAMONDS - ENGRAVING 3 1 , . D of - - . 7 -k , . ss Hartzell's Complete Service BILL HARTZELL, Prop. Cvmflfmemf socom' PR0DUcTs of General Auto Repair and Fender Work AAA WRECKBR SERVICE ROBERT J. BALDWIN, D.D.S. 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BENNIE'S FARM MARKET ACompleteLineof CHOICE FRUITS and VEGETABLES QUALITY MEATS and GROCERIES GIFTS EXC!-USIVEI-Y Appler - Sweet Cider - Frexb Egg.: Visit Our Roadside Market i OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Telephone Saybrook 7448 ESSEX CONN RAILROAD AVENUE ESSEX CONN BEHRENS 8: BUSHNELL C INCORPORATED CONNECTICUT VALLEY MANUFACTURING CO BUICK Sales and Service CENTERBROOK CONN IVORYTON CONN C omfplzmentf JOSEPH L RIGGIO or CENTERBROOK LANDSCAPE SERVICE Bef' Wffbff ROYAL SCARLET STORES '0 ' A L BESSETIE BOB s DINER CHUM MEATS and GROCERIES IVORYTON CONNECTICUT ESSEX CONN Complvnenfr JOSEPH C BELLA INC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Kelvmator Pbllgar Hotpomt B O M B A C I S Telephone Essex 7546 CENTERBROOK CONNECTICUT CENTERBROOK CONN O f . 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