Roger Ludlowe High School - Fairfieldiana Yearbook (Fairfield, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1949 volume:

1' i 3 z I I I 3 i 'Wbu Xu M Q' . 41 1 K .X 9 .Vg Qjgas 3 lo ff f kwf Vx 'S' S09 Q ' ia 2 6 2 il xg-' 00 'V' XO 2 408 FIAM mm XS 0 0 F IRFIELDIANA eff 135 QW nik 2 aug.: ,M-wr , L ,1, ', 2 , 1 , , - , :-,: -M: 1 fy., 7,1 mg. .F give 1 'W P '1lvn-g.,-4 K, X4 A QW? Engl v I ' ' Jaw.- una-a-Q-.wwe-...-. YW an 1 ,,.Nf,-Mg, W. -ef W 'Y , ' 4 , ,,,, 4 X 9 V h A 7' q' tx rlwh D .una 'Q ma u DEDICATION It is with great pleasure that we, the Class of 1949, dedicate this yearbook to two members of the faculty-Mrs. Dorothy Costlow and her sister, Miss Mary Smith-for whom we feel deep affection and admiration. As they take leave of Roger Ludlowe at the end of the school year, thus terminating their teaching career, we Wish them a future filled with happiness. 4 MRS. DOROTHY COSTLOW MISS MARY R. SMITH 5 l PRESENTING THE SCHUUL YEAR Q ilffo W Xjfifg, Q R 3 .r n: B F1 49 5 51 S99 1948-1949 ALMA MATER A thousand voices praise thee Roger Ludlowe Our Alma Mater, school to us most dear, A thousand hearts are one in thy devotion And will be whether far or nearg Thy love, a torch has led us day by day, Cherished and blest thou art alway. And when at last our school days here are ended, As forth we go into the fuller day, Our hearts will glow with memories warm and tender That time can never take away: Across the years where ever we may be Shall rise our love and loyalty. 7 u ELEANOR H. DIMICK APPRECIATION The Senior Class wishes to express its sincere gratitude to Miss Eleanor Dimick whose devoted service as class adviser has been a source of inspiration to the group during the years spent at Roger Ludlowe. FACULTY .....,...-- HAROLD AVERY SWAFFIELD Principal XVALTER HEI.LMANN Vice-Principal a.v:x::u,.fmv.an:xQ , f SYLVIA N. JOHNSON Ani, Prizzripaf LINWOOD K. BONNEY Gzziclnnce Director ELAINE BARKER Adminiftmtizfe Auf. BARBARA WISHNESKI Slenogmpber '2i'3, an '-'---mm, ,,,A 1 .HM FRANK C. AMBROSE Industrial Arts ALFRED L. BOWES English l W. EBEN BURR Mathematics EVELYN M. COPELAND English qs! MARJORIE C. BANKS Mathematics ROY B. BRIGGS Social Studies CYNTHIA A. CALDWELL Commercial ,, STUART T. COX Commercial L , JOSEPH C. BATCHELOR Industrial Arts LOIS S. BROWN Home Economics TRIEST M. CARTA Physical Education S. BLAKE DEAN Commercial VIRGINIA L. BENNETT Social Studies ISOBEL BURGSTALLER Music L TRUMAN N. CHASE Industrial Arts FAYE JONES DIMASSIMl Speech ELEANOR B. DRISCOLL Social Studies ARION S. DONALDSON Librarian 5 iwbw' snag. f i V ff A W i fr -as fl ZMELINE A. GAROFALO MICHAEL D. GERMAN Foreign Language Music 1' If Q: ...L o , iiri f2lg.i3fTi. I fi A r.ia -we A iaar S3245 .l BESSIE C. JENNINGS ROBERT W. JENSEN Social Studies Science S. BARBARA KUNHARDT RITCHIE MCGUIRE Commercial English CLARE A. DURRAST English ELEANOR M. FOLEY English ALANSON C. HARPER Social Studies JOHN M. GLEASON Social Studies RUTH J. JUDSON MAE ELIZABETH KELLY Art English ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN KATHERINE MERILLAT English Science JOSEPHINE M, UDWYER RICHARD S. RICCIARDI Physical Education SCiCnCe WINIFRED E. SANDERS English ROBERT SHEA EUGENE SLEIGLE Lucius H. STEBBINS Science Science English GEORGE H. TAYLOR MARY P. THOMPSON DORIS TROWT Physical Education F01'Ci8f1 Language Home Economics ESTHER WERMINGHAUS RALPH E. WHITTAKER LINWOOD A. WRIGHT Nurse Mathematics Industrial Arts E I CHARLOTTE J. SANFORD Mathematics VINCENT D. STROUT Industrial Arts ROSE VECKERELLI Commercial MARY E. WRIGHT Foreign Language SENIORS CHARLES T. ABRAMO Chas I heliene they talked of me, for they laughed continually. Course: College. Activities: Chess 1, 25 Camera CTreas.J 25 Orchestra 2, 35 Soph. Assembly5 jr. Assembly5 Senior Assembly5 Barber Shop Chorus 4. Sports: Interclass Basketball 25 Interclass Volleyball 2, 35 Track 3. HELEN B. ANDO G.A.A. F Hon An ounce of mirth it worth a pound of sorrow. Course: Commercial. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Drama- tics 15 A Cap. Choir 1, 2, 3, 45 Red Cross Rep. 25 Badminton 25 Girls' Chorus 25 Cheerleader 3 QCapt. 475 Jr. Assembly, Thea- ter CPres.J 45 Safety Patrol 45 Sr. Assembly: Sports: Basketball 1, 25 J. V. Basketball 35 V. Basketball 45 Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 3, 45 V. Hockey 25 Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, 35 Interclass Baseball 1, 2, 3. NICHOLAS V. ARDITO , Nicky Above all things, 4 good ' 5' fellow. Course: General. Activities: Railroad 15 Sports 35 Boxing 35 Safety Patrol 45 Sen. Assembly. Sports: Cross-Country 15 Inter- class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Volley- ball 2-, 3, 45 Boxing 3. JOSEPH E. AGOSTINO ..Joe.. He doth much that do a thing well. Course: College. Activities: Homeroom Pres. 15 Latin 25 Harmonica 25 Usher 2, 35 Prom Com.5 Safety Patrol 2, 3, 45 Senior Class Gift Com.5 Boys' State Rep. 35 Barber Shop Chorus 45 Science 4. ERNEST D. ANTOLINI, Jr. ..F., Pollack The great end of life ir not knowledge but actionrf' Course: General. Activities: Railroad 15 Sports 35 Jr. Assembly: Homeroom Vice- Pres. 45 Yearbook. Sports: Freshman Basketballg Freshman Baseball5 Interclass Volleyball 1, 25 J. V. Basketball 35 V. Baseball 3, 45 V. Basketball 3, 4. EUGENE A. ARONSON Bucky Veep A little man cast: 4 long rhadowf' Course: Scientific. Activities: Chess 1, 2, CSec.7 35 Stamp Club 35 Safety Patrol 45 Future Teachers of America 4. Sports: Tennis 3. JOAN L. BALDWIN Baldie Pep ir her nature: pep Jhould he her middle name. Course: College. Activities: Fresh.-Soph. Dra- matics 15 Bridge 25 Executive Board 25 Safety Patrol 2, 3. 45 Stage Crew 3, 45 A Cap. Choir 3, 45 Theater 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey 15 Basketball 1, 25 Jr. Varsity Bas- ketball 35 lnterclass Softball 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, 3. FLORENCE E. BARANOSKY Winnie Flo Quiet? Look once more. Course: Commercial. Activities: Badminton 25 Girls' Banquet 25 Choir 35 Komians 45 Safety Patrol 45 Community Chest. 16 1 RONALD C. BALLOG ..R0n.. Wit and wisdom are horn wzth a man. Course: General. Activities: Boxing and Wres- tling 15 Gym 2, 3, 4: Traffic Commission 45 Student Congress Executive Board 45 Senior Council C Vice-Pres. J . Sports: Fresh. Basketball: Inter- class Basketball 2, 3. 45 Volleyball 2, 3, 45 Track 3, 45 J. V. Foot- ball 2, 35 V. Football 4. RICHARD L. BARBESSI Dick For a man, a word ir .fujficientf Course: Scientific. Activities: Home Mechanics 15 Boys' Gym 4. Sports: Bowling 4. I Lil-Abner JOHN R. BERG, JR. Jack Silence is the shield of great men. Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Cartoon I: Band l.' ARTENIAS T. BIRKMAIER Ted The man of mystery. Course: General. Activities: Student Congress I Camera I, 2. Sports: J. V. Football 1: Inter- class Volleyball 3. FRANCIS A. BERTOLA ..F.. FRANCES V. BARNES G.A.A. Frannie The price of wisdom is above ruhiesf' Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics I. 2: Student Congress I, 2, 3: Red Cross Rep. 2: Soph. Dance: Spanish 3, 4: Band 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 4: lnterclass Basketball I, 2, 3, 4: lnterclass Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4: lnterclass Softball 2, 3, 4: Basket- ball Play Day 3. CHARLES E. BAUMGART Chuck Chase Seldom seen and seldom heardf Course: Commercial. Activities: Home Mechanics 1: Travel 2: Camera 3: Chess 4. 1 WILLIAM H. BENSON Punchy A small coin in a hig jar makes 4 great none. Course: College. Entered from: Fork Union Military Academy, Fork Union, Virginia. Looks and style take me many 4 mile. Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Gym 2: Prom Com- mittee: Executive Board 4: Safety Patrol 4. Sports: Fresh. Basketball: Fresh. Baseball: j. V. Football 2: Bas- ketball 2, 3: Volleyball 2, 3, 4: Varsity Football 3, 4: Varsity Basketball 4: Track 4. CATHERINE A. BOGDANSKI ncathy., Style is the dress of thoughts. Course: Commercial. Activities: Girls' Chorus 1: Flower Arrangement 1: Girls' Banquet 2: Badminton 2, 4: Music 3: Daisy Chain: Commu- Egy Chest: Yearbook C Associate -J. Sports: Intqrclass Hockey I, 2, 4: Volleyball 3, 4: Basketball 3, 4: Swimming 3, 4. I7 MILDRED A. BARRETT Millie Don't he a cloud if you cun't he a star. Course: Commercial. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1, 2: Komians 4: Safety Patrol 4: A Cap. Choir 4: Com- munity Chest. Sports: Interclass Volleyball 3. ERNEST L. BEKET Ernie He doth indeed show some sparks that are like wit. Course: General. Activities: Spanish I. BARBARA L. BERCH G.A.A. Barb Such popularity must he deserved. Course: Commercial. Activities: Red Cross Rep. 1: Fresh-Soph. Dramatics 1, 2: Thes- pians 2, 3, 4: Prom Committee 3: jr. Executive Board: Y-Teens 3: C'1'reas. 47: Jr. Sno-Ball: jr. Assembly: Komians 3, 4: Student Congress 4: Bassick-Fairfield Hop 4: Haunted House 'Hop 4: Senior Assembly: Kick-off Hop 4: Com- munity Chest: Yearbook: Senior Council. Sports: Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Volleyball I, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4: Interclass Softball 1, 3, 4. NUFER B. BOLMER ..F.. Nui Great men are above wit. Course: College. Activities: Boys' Gym 3. Sports: Track 2, 3, 4: V. Foot- ball 4. 10 BKENDEL ..F.. All great men are :lead--I'rn not feeling so well myrelff' Course: Scientilic. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics: Fox 2, 3: Com. Assembly 2, 3, 4: Safety Patrol 2: Komians 3, 4: Student Congress 3: fPres. 41: Thespians 3, 4: Senior Coun- cil. Sports: Golf 2, 3, 4: 1. V. Basketball 3: Soccer 3, 4: Varsity Basketball 4. SALLY J. BURR sal Merit and good breeding will make tbeir way everywhere. Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1: Camera 2: Student Con- gress 2, 3: Safety Patrol 2, 3, 4: Second Choir 3: Music 3: Daisy Chain: Fox 3: Library Aide 3, 4: S anish 4 DAVID A. BOOTH N.H.S. ' DiBoothio Lei.rure it the time for doing rometbing unurualf' Course: Scientinc. Activities: Camera 1: Bridge 2: Komians 3, 4: Stage Crew 2, 3, 4: Soph. Assembly: Jr. Assem- bly: Thespians 3, 4: Glee 4: A Cap Choir 4: Senior Council. Sports: Varsity Baseball 2, 4: Varsity Soccer 4. MILDRED A. BRINK Mil A guy namea' joe. Course: General. Activities: Art l fSeC'Y71 Mir- ror 2g Girls' Chorus 3. Sports: Interclass Hockey l, 2: Swimming 1, 2, 3. JOSEPH G. BUTKUS ..JOe.. 'Tbe wire man ir bit own bert arrittantf' Course: Industrial Art. Activities: Gym 2, 3, 4: Safety P - Patrol 2, 3, 4: Yearbook fAsso- Sports: Interclass Baseball 3. ciate Ed.7. DOROTHYELLEN J. CARLSON June Life parse: on, ufby worry? Course: College. Activities: Flower Arrangement 1: Girls' Glee 1: Badminton 2: Future Teachers of America 2, 3, 4: Camera 3: Science 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey 2, 3, 4: Interclass Volleyball 3: lnter- class Basketball 3, 4. THERESA B. CHERVANSKY Terry Moa'e.rty it lbe beauty of women. Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics l: Auto Mechanics 2: Music 3: Daisy Chain. Sports: Interclass Baseball 3. IB DONALD W. CARMICHAEL Hoagy Speed Tinkle, tinkle, little keys. Course: College. Activities: A Cap. Choir 3: Gym 4: Bridge 4: Glee 4. Sports: V. Football 3, 4: Inter- class Volleyball 3, 4: V. Tennis 4: Interclass Basketball 4. Entered from: Haverford Prep, Haverford, Pa. FRANK C. CHIZMAZIA Chiz Put me to sleep and let me be And never try to barry me. Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Railroad 1: Gym 2 Sports: Interclass Basketball 3. 1 EDWARD W. CINK ..Ed.. Good manners and knowledge maketh a man. Course: College. Activities: Camera 1: German 3: Science CTreas. 45. Sports: Tennis 1, fCapt. 2, 3, 49: Interclass Volleyball 2: Inter- class Basketball 3. ROWLAND H. COLEMAN Rod Some folks are wise: some otherwise. Course: College. Activities: Home Mechanics 1: Boys' Gym 2, 4: Usher 3: Bridge NATALIE A. CONNERS G.A.A. F - Nat Beauty draws more than oxen. Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1: Homeroom Treas. 1, 4, Bridge 2: Fox 2, Girls' Banquet 2: Safety Patrol 2, 3, 4: Student Congress 2: Komians 39 Red Cross Rep. 3, Cheerleader 3, 43 Daisy Chain, Theater CSec. 47: Stage Crew 3, 4. Sports: Swimming lg Inter- class Hockey 1, 2, 33 Interclass Volleyball 1, 2: Interclass Basket- ball lg Interclass Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: V. Basketball 2, 3, 4. ELAINE R. CRUNDEN Lannie jolly and gay-come what may. Course: Commercial. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1, Auto Mechanics 2: Usher 3, Theater 4: Red Cross Rep. 4. Sports: Basketball 2, 4: Volley- ball 4g Baseball 4. DOROTHY A. CZYZUN Dottie Always handy when there's work to he done. Course: Commercial. Activities: Travel lg Interior Decorating 2: Camera 3: Theater 4: Yearbook: Community Chest. MARY ANN A. CUMMINGS UMM.. Haste makes waste. Course: Commercial. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1, 2: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Komians 3: Theater 4: Orchestra 4. Sports: Swimming 1. LADLIE M. DAVIS Ask the young people, they know everything. Course: General. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1, 2: Red Cross Rep. 43 Usher 1, 2, 3, 4: Theater 4. Sports: Swimming 1. 'I9 KATHERINE A. CLAUSON ..Kay.. Work frst, then rest. Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- tics lg Orchestra 1, 2: Bridge 2, Fox 2, 3, 4, Future Teachers of America 3, 45 Girls' Banquet 3: Spanish 3: Library Aide 3, 4, Daisy Chain: Science 4. BRENDA E. COLLIER Bren I want what I want when I want it. Course: Commercial. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics .2: Komians 3: Badminton 4g Daisy Chain: Community Chest: Yearbook. Sports: Interclass Softball 1: Interclass Basketball 2: Interclass Hockey 4. ROBERT E. CORKER Corky What's in a name? Course: General. Activities: Boys' Gym 4. ZIGMOND M. DAWID ..Zig.. Come what may Fm here. Course: General. Activities: Railroad lg Biology 3: Spanish 4. THERESA M. DeFEO Terry l'rn not at solemn ar I look. iCourse: Commercial. Activities: Camera 1: Girls' Choir 1: Mirror 2: Auto Mechan- ics . MARY-LILLIAN DURAND ..L0u.. It'.r no matter what you do, If your heart he only true. Course: Commercial. Activities: Girls' Chorus 1: Mirror 2: Girls' Banquet 33 Sec- ond Choir 33 Safety Patrol lcafe- teriaj 4. Sports: Interclass Basketball 2: Interclass Volleyball 2: Interclass Baseball 2. NANCY L. DEER Nance I would not he in a fool'J - paradiref' Course: College. Activities: Girls' Glee lg Hob- by lg Interior Decorating 2: Red Cross Rep. 4. GERALDINE F. DREW Tiny Agree if you can, if not dirpute it like a man. Course: Commercial. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics lg Camera 2: Red Cross Rep. 3, 4: Komians 3: Safety Patrol 4. Sports: Basketball 23 Volley- ball 2g Baseball 2. STELLA G. ENGLIS Stel Her talent: were of the more .rilent clan. Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1, 2: Girls' Glee 1: Music 3: Daisy Chain: Girls' Banquet 33 Spanish 4: Safety Patrol 4. ANTHONY F. FARMA Tony One cannot know everything. Course: General. Activities: Sen. Executive Board: Chirleader 4: Barber Shop Chor US . Sports: Cross-Country 4: Track 4: Interclass Basketball 4. Entered from: Litchfield High, Litchfield, Conn. DONALD E. FISCH He it a firch out of water. Course: Scientific. 4 Activities: Sports 3: Boys' Gym Entered from: Hawley High, Newtown, Conn. 20 GEORGE L. FIOCCA I don't study, hut I 'auto' Course: Scientific. Activities: Hobby 1: Jr. Dance Com.: Sports 35 Boys' Gym 2, 4: Sen. Assembly 4: Safety Patrol 4. Sports: Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4: Soccer 4: Track Team 3. ROBERT E. FLADER UF.. ..Bob.. Let me tell the world. Course: Scientific. Activities: Bridge 2, 4: Bad- minton 3: Prom Com.: Senior Class Gift Com.: Safety Patrol 4. Sports: Interclass Volleyball 3: Soccer 4. VIRGINIA A. GAYDA Ginny Modesty is the hest jewel. Course: Commercial. Activities: Badminton 2: Auto Mechanics 3. Sports: Volleyball 1, 2, 3: Baseball 2. SALLY A. GILLETTE Sal Laugh yourself into stitches. Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1: Red Cross Rep. 1: Bad- minton 2: Executive Board 2, 4: Komians 3: Second Choir 3: Safety Patrol 4: Theater 4. Sports: Interclass Volleyball 1, 3, 4: Interclass Hockey 2, 3, 4: Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4: Interclass Baseball 2, 3, 4. JOAN M. FOYTHO N.H.S. Stardust Fortune comes to her who seeks it. Course: College. Activities: Hobby 1: Camera 2: Red Cross Rep. 2, 3: Komians CSec'yJ 3: Student Congress 3, 4: Daisy Chain: Prom Com.: Fox 3: Executive Board 3: Library Aide 3, 4: Senior Council: Safety Patrol 4: Spanish 4: Yearbook C Associate Ed.J. KATHRYN A. FREEMAN ..Kay.. What's right with the world is right with me. Course: Commercial. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1, 2: Auto Mechanics 2: Y-Teens 2, 3, 4: Future Teachers of America 2, 3: Komians 3: Safety Patrol 4: Theater fTreas.J 4: Yearbook. ADELINE G. GAMBINO HAI., A good laugh is sunshine in a house. Course: General. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1: Bridge 2: Second Choir 3: Theater 4: Jolly Rogers 4. MILDRED D. GIAMBAZI Beanie Milly She has an inexhaustihle supply of giggles. Course: General. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics I, 2: Girls' Glee 2: Baby Sitting 3: A Cap. Choir 4. Sports: Baseball 2. ELAINE H. GREER uL2.l'lCu There's a song in her heart. Course: Commercial. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1, 2: A Cap. Choir 3, 4: Theater 4: Yearbook: Community Chest. Sports: Interclass Volleyball 3. 21 JAMES L. FOZARD, JR. J0nsie jim Music helps not the toothaehef' Course: College. Activities: Chess 1: A Cap. Choir 2, 3, 4: Bridge 2: Band 2, 4: fSec. 35: jr. Assembly: Homeroom Vice-Pres. 4. Sports: Track CAssistant Mgr. 27: Cross Country CMgr. 3, 43. GEORGE D. FRENCH FrenChy An ounce of prudence is worth a pound of gold. Course: General. LEORA L. GARDNER Honey Let's all sing like the birdies sing. Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1: Fresh. Assembly: Bridge 2: Soph. Assembly: jr. Assembly: Camera 3: Theater 4: A Cap. Choir 2, 3, 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey 1: Interclass Baseball 1: Interclass Basketball 1. ELEANOR H. GURA HEI.. A clored mouth catcher no Hier. Course: College. Activities: Sketching 1: In- terior Decorating 2: Auto Me- chanics 3: Red Cross Rep. fSec'y 41 : Future Teachers of America 4. HERBERT F. HARRINGTON Hotlunch Me and my cumem-rmzp- map. Course: College. Activities: Homeroom Pres. 1: Fresh-Soph. Dramatics l: Student Congress 2: Camera 2: Fox 1, 2, 3, 4: Stage Crew 1, 2, 3, 4: Komians 3, 4: Thespians 3. Sports: J. V. Football 1: V. Football CMgr.J 4. DOROTHEA L. HAUX Dot She har an educated paint brush. Course: General. Activities: Art iTreas. 331 In- terior Decorating 4. Entered from: Stratford High. RICHARD C. HARPER N.H.S. Dick He could even End the los! chord. Course: College. Activities: Band l, 2, 3, 4: Railroad 1: Orchestra 2: Class Pres. 2: Student Congress 2, 3: Soph. Assembly: Jr. Assembly: Safety Patrol 3, 4: Badminton 4. Sports: Soccer 3, 4: Track 4. JOSEPH W. HAUSER ..F.. ..J0e.. Bored of education. Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Gym 2, 3, CSec'y- Treas.J 4. Sports: J. V. Football 1: V. Football 2, 3: Track 2. JOAN N. HENCKEL G.A.A. Henck Sbe'r our .rang-bird of happinerr and personality. Course: College. Activities: Girls' Sports 1: Girls' Glee 1: A Cap. Choir 1, 2, 3, CPres. 45: Fox 1, 2, 3, 4: Red Cross Rep. 1, 4: Badminton 2: Usher 2: Band 2, 3: Future Teachers of America 2, CPres. 3, 49: Girls' Banquet 33 Spanish 3: Cafeteria Staff 3, 4: Komians 4: Y-Teens 4: Homeroom Pres. 4. Sports: Interclass Basketball 1: Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 3. 4: Interclass Baseball 1, 2, 3, 43 Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4: Playday 1, 2, 3, 4: Swimming 2: J. V. Hockey 2, 3: J. V. Basket- ball 2, 3: V. Hockey 4: V. Bas- ketball 4. THOMAS K. HENRY Tom That Chewy guy. ' Course: General. ' Activities: Home Mechanics l Boxing 2: Gym 3. THOMAS H. HEY Tom 1 would live and die a bacbelor. Course: Scientific. Activities: Railroad 1: Latin 2 Usher 3: Sports 3: Science 4 Safety Patrol 4. Sports: Baseball 2, 3, 4: Bowl- ing 3, 4 CCo-captainl. 22 If l EDWARD HERMANN ..F,, Edge Ed I acknowledge the com. Course: General. Activities Band 1, 2, 3: Or- chestra 2: Komians 4. Sports: Freshman ,Baseball: Cross-Country 2: Interclass Bas- ketball 2, 3. 4: Interclass Volley- ball 2, 3, 4: Track 2, 3: J. V Football 3: V. Football 4. JEAN M. HEYSE Jeanne A rbaprody of words. Course: General. Activities: Home Mechanics 2 Girls' Choir 3: Yearbook. Sports: Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4: Hockey 2, 3 4: Swimming 3. Tootsie CARL E. HULTMAN ..Cyd,, Youth will haue its fling. Course: Scientihc. Activities: Railroad 1: Sports 3: Band 4. ALICE S. HUNTINGTON Al F G.A.A. She help: to keep our sport: moving. Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 6 Pres. IJ: Student Congress 1, 2: Auto Mechanics 2: Safety Patrol 2, 3, 4: Girls' Banquet 2, 33 Soph. Dance: jr. Sno-Ball: jr. Executive Board: Komians 3: Fox 2, 3, 4: Red Cross Rep. 4: Thea- ter 4: Gift Com. 4: Yearbook. Sports: V. Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Basketball 1, 2: Inter- class Softball 1, 2, 3: Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, 3: J. V. Basket- ball 3: V. Basketball 4. DORIS A. HUNT HERBERT H IDU Herb Not too Jeriout and not too gay, Outdoor :ports are right hir way. Course: Scientific. Activities: Sports 3: Gym 4. PEARL B. HORVATH 'Ti.f well to he merry. Course: College. Activities: Bridge 2: Music 3: Spanish fSec'y 45: Homeroom Sec'y 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey 4: Interclass Basketball 4. Entered from: Franklin junior High, S. Norwalk. NANCY L. HULL Nance Slow hut Jure. Course: General. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1: Auto Mechanics 2: Red Cross Rep. 3: Biology 3: Usher 3: Jr. Snow Ball Hop: A Cap. Choir 4: Yearbook. A quaint little maid with a quaint little way. Course: Commercial. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics l: Badminton 2: Camera 33 Usher 3: Daisy Chain. ANN M. HURLEY It ir a trait of a woman to he talkative. Course: General. Activities: Latin 1: Biology 3: Theater 4: Usherette 3, 4: Year- book. Sports: Interclass Softball 3, 4: Interclass Hockey 1, 3: Interclass Basketball 4: Volleyball 4. 23 CECILIA A. HIGGINS Joyful and happy let ur he. Course: General. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics I, 2: Soph. Dance Com.: Y- Teens 3: Music 33 Red Cross Rep. 2, 3: Girls' Banquet Com. 3: jr. Dance Com. 3: Second Choir 3: Girls' Glee 3: Safety Patrol 4: Theater 4: Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4. Sports: Interclass Softball 1, 2, 3: Interclass Basketball 1, 3: In- terclass Hockey l, 2, 3: Interclass Volleyball l, 2, 3: Playday 2, 3: J. V. Basketball 3: Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4. CHARLES A. HOYT Charley Would that I were Caesar. Course: College. Activities: Band l, 2, 3, 4: Fresh-Soph. Dramatics l, 2: Art 1: Glee 1: Homeroom Sec'y 1, 4: Komians 3, 4: Fox 3, 4: Thespians 3: jr. Assembly, Sr. Assembly, Orchestra 4: Yearbook. NANCY W. HULL Nance Art and knowledge hring bread and honor. Course: General. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics I, 2: Girls' Banquet 2: Inter- ior Decorating 4. EVELYN HUSEMANN Evie H Course: General. Activities: Art 1: Science 3. LOU ANNE ISBISTER Anne The happiest person is the per- son who thinks the most inter- esting thoughts. Course: College. Activities: Art 1: Badminton 2, 4: Spanish 3: Daisy Chain: Safety Patrol 4. Sports: Interclass Basketball 3, 4: Interclass Volleyball 3, 4: Interclass Baseball 3, 4: Inter- class Hockey 4: Badminton 4. ELIZABETH M. JACKSIS Betty Do gentlemen prefer blondes? Course: Commercial. Activities: Auto Mechanics 2: Camera l, 3: Usher 3: Daisy Chain. Sports: Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, 3: Interclass Baseball l. A good book is a great friend. CHARLES L. HUTCHINSON Hutch If there were two birds sitting on u fence, he would bet you which one would fly first. Course: College. Activities: Railroad 1: Golf 3. Sports: Bowling 4. ROGER G. ISHKAN 'Ishy If men would think more, they would uct less. Course: General. Activities: Camera 2, 3. ROSEMARY N. JAGETZ Rosie Nothing is difficult for a willing mind. Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 2: Baby Sitting 2: Library Aide 3, 4: Fox 3, 4: Second Choir 3, Y-Teens 35 Science CSec'y 49: Bridge 4: Safety Patrol 4. Sports: Interclass Softball 2, 3, 4: Interclass Volleyball 4: Interclass Hockey 4: J. V. Bas- ketball 3: V. Basketball 4. Entered from: Bethel High, Bethel, Connecticut. ' MARY-ANN JOHNSON Mar G.A.A. My favorite study is man. Course: Commercial. Activities: Homeroom Treas. I: Fresh-Soph. Dramatics 1: Girls' Chorus I: Red Cross Rep. 2: Stamp 2: Safety Patrol 2, 3, 4: Girls' Banquet 3: Daisy Chain: Prom Com.: Jr. Dance Com.: Komians 3, 4: Library Aide 3, 4: Community Chest: Fox 1Typing lgflgr. 45: Yearbook: Sr. Assem- ly. Sports: Interclass Softball 2, 3, 4: Volleyball 3: Interclass Basketball 2, 3. VIRGINIA F. JOHNSON Ginny Softly speak and sweetly smile. Course: General. Activities: Flower Arrangement 1: Baby Sitting 2: Spanish 3. 24 ROBERT D. JOHNSON Bob The woods are full of them. Course: Scientific. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1, 2: Boxing and Wrestling 2: A Cap. Choir 2, 3, 4: Komians 3, 4: Barber Shop Chorus 4. Sports: Soccer 4. WARREN E. JOHNSON As restless as iz windshield wiper. Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Railroad 1: Boys' Gym 1, 2: Camera 2: Badminton 3, 4: Barber Shop Chorus 4. ALMA L. KLEIN NAI.. A silent tongue never betrayed anyone. Course: College. Activities: Flower Arrangement lg Bridge 2g Music 33 Y-Teens 3. VICTORIA A. KOLIADA Vicky Jedo Always merry, always gay. Course: General. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 13 A Cap. Choir 23 Red Cross Rep. 33 Homeroom Treas. 53 Theater 4: Senior Assembly. G.A.A. ..Judy,. Course: College. Adviser 43 Yearbook. 5, 4g Softball l, 2, 3, 4. Sal Course: Commercial. School. Course: College. 23 A Cap. Choir 3, 4. LOUISE A. KLEIN She seldom left her work un- done, and yet .rhe always had her fun. Course: College. Activities: Flower Arrangement li Stamp 23 A Cap. Choir 2, 3, 43 Music 53 Spanish 4. SALLY A. KUGLER G.A.A. Sal Nobody is horn learned! Course: College. Activities: Homeroom Rep. lg Freshman Assembly 13 Fresh- Soph. Dramatics 13 Homeroom Treas. 2g Bridge CTreas. 23: Soph. Assemblyg Cafeteria Control 23 Safety Patrol 2, 43 Girls' Banquet 2, 33 Auto Mechanics 3: Fox 3, 43 Library Aide 3, 43 Jr. Dance Com.3 Red Cross Rep. 33 Theater 43 Sr. Assemblyg Year- book. Sports: Interclass Softball 1, 2g Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 3g Inter- class Volleyball 2, 53 Interclass Basketball 2. 25 JUDITH c. JONES One of those good all-round stu- dents that are entirely too rare. Activities: Girls' Chorus 13 Fresh-Soph. Dramatics3 Daisy Chain: Y-Teens 53 Fox 3, 43 Safety Patrol 3, 43 Cub Student Sports: Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 3, 43 Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, SALLY A. KASSAY I'll he merry and free, I'll he .rad for nobody. Activities: Y-Teens 33 Safety Patrol Ali Komians 4: Yearbook. Sports: Interclass Basketball 3. Entered from: Bassick High CARL H. KELLER, JR. Quick Hen-ry, the flit! Activities: Railroad lg Bridge RICHARD K. KALM Dick Swede Women'.r styles may change, but their designs remain the tame. Course: Scientific. Activities: Executive Board 1, 23 Homeroom Treas. lg Fresh- Assemblyg Fresh. PHIIYQ Soph. Dance: Soph. Assembly: Home Mechanics 23 Sports 3 CTreas- urer73 Safety Patrol 3, 43 jr. Dance, Sr. Banquetg Sr. Assem- bly3 Yearbook: Stage Crew 43 Barber Shop Chorus 4. Sports: Soccer 4. ZOLTAN L. KASSAY Zolt Kushy Men of few words are the bert men. Course: General. Activities: Boxing 3, Badmin- ton 4. Sports: Interclass Basketball 3, 4. JAMES KIRALY Personality Plus. Course: Scientific. Activities: Home Mechanics lg Bridge 23 Gym 43 Cafeteria Con- trol Com. 4g Safety Patrol 4. Sports: Soccer CCapt.J 4. an ..-Janie.. RUTH A. LINLEY DAVID J. KULISH JANET A. LARSON Dave You may think .rhe': quiet and If I were you, l'd like me. 11771 1 . Course. Industrial Am But wait till you know her at ' ' well ar I. Activities: Badminton 4: Bar- ber Shop Chorus 4. FRANCIS J. LEBINSKI Franny There ir a time to wink as well at to ree. Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Railroad 1: Gym 2, 3, 4: Sports 3. Sports: Fresh. Baseball: Fresh. Basketball: J. V. Football 1: Var- sity Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 4: Varsity Basket- ball 2, 3, 4. EDWARD L. LEE N.A.S.S. ..Ed., Were.there no women, men might liue like gods. Course: Scientific. Activities: Chess 1, 2 fPres. 33: Jr. Assembly: Science fPres. 4: Sr. Assembly CChairmanD: Sr. Executive Board. Sports: V. Tennis 2, 3, 4. Course: College. Activities: Bridge 2: Music 33 Daisy Chain: Safety Patrol 3, 4: Yearbook: Spanish 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 3,.4: Interclass Basketball 1, 3, 4: Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Softball 1, 3, 4. r 'People generally quarrel because they cannot argue. Course: General. Activities: Art 2: Camera 3. JANE B. LEVINS ANN L. LEE Annie A :mile will go a long, long way. Course: College. Activities: Camera 2, Komians 3: Jr. Assembly: Safety Patrol 3, 4: Theater 4: Homeroom Sec'y 4. Sports: Hockey 4. Entered from: Bedford Jr. High, Westport, Conn. GEORGE I.. LINDEBERG Stein Len He doerrft blurh, his face just get: red. Course: College. Activities: Home Mechanics 1: Soph. Assembly: Chess 2: jr. Assembly: Sen. Assembly. Sports: Interclass Volleyball 2: J. V. Football 3: V. Football 4. VIRGINIA F. LORENSEN G.A.A. Honey A true friend ir the nectar of life. Course: General. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1, CSec.j 2: Homeroom Sec. l, 2. 4: Glee 1: Safety Patrol 2, 3, 4: Fox 2, 3. 4: Dance Com. 2. 3: Girls' Banquet 2: Prom Com.: Y-Teens 1Treas.D 3, CVice- Pres.J 4: Camera CChairmanb 3: Komians 4: Red Cross Rep. 4: Senior Assembly. Sports: Interclass Hockey 1, 3: Interclass Basketball 1, 2. 4: Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Baseball 2. 26 G.A.A. Tell me pretty maiden are there any more at home like you? Course: General. Activities: Travel 1: Auto Mechanics 2, 3: Komians 2, 3, 4: Girls' Banquet 3: Safety Patrol 3, 4: Spanish 4. Sports: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Play Day 2, 3: Interclass Hockey 2, 3, 4: Badminton 3: Swimming 3, 4. . FRANCES M. LOTTY G.A.A. Dody The wheels of her brain are always oiled. Course: College. Activities: Student Congress 1: Red Cross Rep. 1: Safety Patrol 1, 2: Fresh-Soph. Dramatics: Bridge 2: Homeroom Pres. 2: Spanish 3, iVice-President 41: Girls' Banquet 3, 4: Daisy Chain. Sports: Hockey 1, 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2. 4: Vollevball 1, 2. 3. 4: Baseball 1, 2: Badmin- ton 3. The only way to have a friend ARLENE J. MCCARTHY G.A.A. Mac is to underrtand and he one. Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics: Soph. Dance Com.: Jr. Dance Corn.: Y-Teens 3: Girls' Ban- quet Com. 3: Red Cross Rep. 3: Daisy Chain: Komians 3, 4: Safety Patrol 4: Yearbook. Sports: lnterclass Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4: lnterclass Basketball 1, 2: Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Softball 1, 2, 3, 4: Varsity Basketball 3, 4: Varsity Hockey 4. DON E. MCNAMARA ..F,. 'Teachers never agree with me. Course: College. Activities: Sports 35 Jr. Assem- bly: Prom Corn.: Sr. Assembly: Homeroom Pres. 4. Sports: Interclass Basketball 1, 2: V. Soccer 1, 2, 4: Varsity Tennis 2, 3, 4: V. Basketball 3, 4: Interclass Volleyball 3, 4. CAROLINE L. MCDONALD ALEXANDED V. LUCAS ..Al,. An unarrunzing hay, a lad of good reputef' Course: Scientihc. Activities: Home Mechanics 2: Golf 3. ELIZABETH L. LUTINSKI G.A.A. Betty lt'J nice to he natural if you're naturally nice. Course: General. Activities: Travel 1: Badmin- ton 2: Girls' Banquet 33 Safety Patrol 4: Spanish 4: Yearbook CAssociate Ed.J. Sports: Interclass Hockey 2, 33 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4: Swimming 4. MICHAEL W. MAKAR Mike , He is a man who act: like a man. Course: College. Activities: Railroad 1: Gym 2. Sports: Interclass Volleyball 2: Bowling 3 iCapt. 45. G.A.A. Casey Her happy heart ir reflected in her Irith eyes. Course: College. Activities: Travel 1: Auto Mechanics 2, 3: Kornians 2, 3, 43 Safety Patrol 3, 4: Daisy Chain: Spanish CTreas.J 4:,Year- book. Sports: Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Hockey 2, 3, 4: Playday 2, 3: Badminton 33 Swimming 3, 4. JAMES M. MCVICAR uhm., To he .tilent ir to he great. Course: College. Activities: Band 1, 2, 3. 27 JOAN A. LUDVINSKY G.A.A. Lucldy It': when the holiday is over that I begin to enjoy it. Course: Commercial. Activities: Flower Arrangement 1, 2: Stamp 3: Girls' Banquet 3: Theater 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 3: Interclass Baseball 1, 2, 3: Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4. ELIZABETH K. MAJAR ..Beny.. Red ir love? color. Course: Commercial. Activities: Flower Arrangement 1: Fresh-Soph. Dramatics 2: Y- Teens 3. Sports: Volleyball 2. JOHN J. MAY Jack John L. The little giant. Course: College. Activities: Orchestra 1, 2, 3, '45 A Capella Choir 2, 3: Executive Board 2, 4: Safety Patrol 2, 4: Homeroom Rep. 2: Jr. Assembly. CAMILLE A. MERCURIO G.A.A. Camey The world, dear Carney, it a strange affair. Course: Commercial. Activities: Red Cross Rep. 1: Fresh-Soph. Drarnatics1,2: Girls' Banquet 3: Theater CVice-Pres.J 4: Safety Patrol 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey 1, 3, 4: Interclass Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Volleyball 1, 3, 4: Interclass Basketball 1, 3, 4: Swimming 1, 2, 3. MICHAEL K. MINOSKI ..F.. Mickey A wrong anrwer ir better than none. Course: General. Activities: Railroad 1: Gym 2, 3: Prom Com.: Sports 3: Jr. Assembly: Komians 4: Home- room Vice-Pres. 4: Safety Patrol 3, 4: Barber Shop Chorus 4: Senior Assembly. Sports: Fresh. Basketball: Fresh. Baseball: J. V. Basketball 2: 1. V. Football 3: Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4: Varsity Bas- ketball 3, 4: Varsity Football 4. ANN V. MORAVEK Annie Better late than never. Course: General. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1, 2: Theater 4. Sports: Swimming 1. JOSEPH F. MICKETI' Mick Joe While the world lartr, fashion will lead it by the nose. Course: General. Activities: Hobby 1: Fresh- Soph. Dramatics CVice-Pres. 27: Golf 35 Fox 33 Barber Shop Chorus 4. Sports: J. V. Football 2, 3: Swimming 2, 3. PATRICIA A. MORAN Pat Words are to her like carrier pigeons-to he released only in an emergency. Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1: Camera 2: Komians 35 Future Teachers of America 3: Y-Teens 3: Safety Patrol 4: Thea- ter 4. Sports: Interclass Baseball 1: Interclass Hockey 3: Swimming 1, 2, 3. JEAN E. MORRELI. Jeanie . A girl of calm peace. Course: General. Activities: Auto Mechanics 33 Theater 4. 1 GEORGE W. MOZIER Moz Happy am I, from care I am free. Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Gym 1, 2, 3, 4: Barber Shop Chorus 4. Sports: J. V. Football 2. MURIEI. E. MURCHIE 'Tir good will that make: intelligence. Course: College. Activities: Latin 1: Orchestra 1, 2: Daisy Chain: Badminton 4. 28 DENNIS P. MULLINS Moon Girl: look up to me-they have to. Course: General., Activities: Hobby 1: Golf 3 iPres. 45: Barber Shop Chorus Sports: Baseball 1: Interclass Basketball 2, 4: Track 3: Cross- Country 4. ELISSA A: MURRAY G.A.A. F Meatball In high gear every minute. Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1, 2: Girls' Chorus 1, 2: Girls' Banquet 1: Komians 3: Thespians 3, 4: Safety Patrol 3, 4: Jr. Dance Com.: Daisy Chain: jr. Executive Board: Prom Com.: Fox 3, 4: Spanish CPres.J 4: Cheerleader 4: Yearbook. Sports: Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Basketball 1, 2: Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Softball 1, 2, 3, 43 Playday 2: J. V. Hockey 3: J. V. Basketball 3: Hockey 43 V- B25- ketball 4. LOUISE H. OLSON G.A.A. Week Exercise is what keeps one alive. Course: Commercial. Activities: Badminton 25 Auto Mechanics 35 Safety Patrol 3, 45 Theater 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 3. 45 Interclass Basketball 1, 2: Interclass Softball 1, 2, 3, 45 Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 45 V. Hockey 2, 45 V. Basketball 2, 3. CHARLES J. OSTERBERG Chuck I've got a pocket fall of dreams. Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Boxing and Wres- tling 15 Gym 2, C Pres. 455 Sports 35 Yearbook. Sports: Volleyball 2. RICHARD S. MURRAY Dick , Some day, a great general I shall he. Course: College. Activities: Latin 1, Forum 4. JOSEPH J. NEVERDOUSKY ..F.. Chooch Of It is excellent to have a giant's strength, But it's villainous to use it like a giant. Course: General. Activities: Boxing 35 Sports 3. Sports: Freshman Baseball: Freshman Basketballg J. V. Foot- ball lg V. Football 2, 3, 45 Inter- class Basketball 2, 4: Volleyball 35 V. Baseball 3, 4. PALMER T. NORTHROP Mort Life is just one darn thing after another. Course: Scientific. Activities: Stage Crew 1, 2, 3, 4: Home Mechanics 15 Safety Patrol 2, 4: Soph. Assembly, Prom- Com.: Jr. Assembly, Biol- ogy 35 Science 45 Sr. Assembly: Sr. Banquet5 Thespians 4: Year- book. JOAN M. onosz Joanie Chubby G.A.A. Brown hair, dancing eyes, Always smiling, she's a prize. Course: College. Activities: Homeroom Sec'y 1, 4: Flower Arrangement 1: Fresh- Soph. Dramatics 25 Komians 35 Y-Teens 35 Bridge 4. Sports: Interclass Hodcey 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Basketball 1, 2 lCapt.J, 3, 45 Interclass Volley- ball 1 CCapt.D 3, 4: Interclass Softball 2, 3, 4. FRANK J. OSTROSKY Whitey Why wont those gals leave me alone? Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Gym 1, 2, 3, 45 Barber Shop Chorus 45 Score Board Keeper 45 Yearbook. Sports: J. V. Football 1, 2: Varsity Football 35 Track 33 Volleyball 3, 4. 29 RICHARD S. NEMETH N.A.S.S. Rede1 I Look again girls, it's really me. Course: College. Activities: Class Pres. 15 Fresh. Assembly, Soph. Assembly: Stu- dent Congress 2, 35 Thespians 2, 3, 45 Class Vice-President 35 Jr. Assembly: Football Hop Corn. 35 Prom Com. Sports: J. V. Football 1, V. Baseball 25 Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 45 V. Football 2, 33 CCapt. 435 Volleyball 3. JOHN NORTHCOTT Fretting cares make grey hairs. Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Gym 3, 4: Barber Shop Chorus 4. Sports: Track 3, 4. MARY ANN O'BARA G.A.A. Mare Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food. Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1, 25 Safety Patrol 2, 3, 4: Soph. Executive Board5 Komians 3, Y-Teens 35 Spanish 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 45 Interclass Softball 2, 3, 45 J. V. Basketball 25 V. Hockey 4. URSULA E. PARKERMEGE G.A.A. Sally Red Thy fair hair my heart enchainedf' Course: College. Activities: Flower Arrangement CSec.J 1: Y-Teens 2, 3: Fresh- Soph. Dramatics 2: Music 3: Jr. Snow Ball: jr. Assembly: Bridge 4: Yearbook. Sports: Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Softball 1, 2, 3, 4. ELEANOR M. PATAKY Ellie Pat Talk thy tongue weary: Speak. Course: Commercial. Activities: Badminton 2: Auto Mechanics 3: Community Chest: Theater 4: Safety Patrol 4: Daisy Chain: Yearbook. Sports: Softball 3. RODMAN G. PELLETT Rod President, guard, he workr ar he playr, lVe'll hear from him later, He'll go a long way. Course: General. Activities: Boxing and Wres- tling 1: Gym 2, 3, 4: Prom Com.: Executive Board 3: Class Pres. 4: Student Congress 4: Senior Council. Sports: Fresh. Basketball: In- terclass Basketball 2, 3, 4: Volley- ball 2, 3, 4: J. V. Football 2, 3: V. Football 4: Track 3, 4. JOSEPH C. PASZTOR Corny Notoriety ir not my aim. Course: General. Activities: Gym 1, 2, 3, 4: Boxing and Wrestling 2: Barber Shop Chorus 4: Score Board Keeper 4: Yearbook. Sports: Volleyball 3. NANCY A. PECK G.A.A. Peckie Nance Screamo Thi: 'Peck' of troubles. Course: College. Activities: Class Treas. 1: Class Sec'y 2, 3, 4: Student Congress 1, 2, 3, 4: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1, CTreas. 22: Komians 3, 4: Thespians 3, 4: Girls' Ban- quet 3: Jr. Assembly: Y-Teens 4: Safety Patrol 4: Girls' Glee 4: Senioti Council: Executive Board 2, 3, . Sports: Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 3: Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3: Volleyball l, 2, 3: Interclass Baseball 1, 2, 3. BURR PERRY ' Byerl A man it not always asleep when his eyer are that. Course: General. Entered from: Bordentown Military Institute, Bordentown, New jersey. PETER W. PESTALOZZI Peetri Mighty in stature, I'm a ping-pong champ. Course: College. Activities: Harmonica 2: Bad- minton CTreas. 359 Bridge 4. Sports: Tennis 1, 3. WELBOURNE H. PHILLIPS Bill Golden Throat. Course: College. Activities: Chess 1: Fresh. Assembly: Soph. Assembly: Gym 2, 3, 4: Fathers' Club Show 2: A. Cap. Choir 2, 3, 4: Jr. Assem- bly: Bridge 4. Sports: J. V. Football 33 Interclass Basketball 3, 4: Track 3, 4: Varsity Football 4. 30 GEORGE D. PETERSON Pete The girlr think he is a Swede hay. Course: College. Activities: Boxing and Wres- tling 2: Golf and Caddy 3. Sports: Golf 2, 3, 4. JOHN M. PIERWOLA Spike Sometimes .rilence ir a .rign of hidden knowledge. Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Sports 3: Yearbook. Course: General. DONALD M. REITER Don I make mirtaher, of course, hut I do not rerpond to encorer. Course: College. Activities: Gym 3, 4. Sports: J. V. Football 33 Volleyball 3: V. Baseball 3, 4: V. Football 4. RALPH D. ROLLINSON ..F.. Hi: education is only pigrkin deep. Course: College. Activities: Railroad 1: Sports 3: Gym 4. Sports: Fresh. Baseball: Inter- class Basketball 4: J. V. Football 3. BEATRICE M. PLUNSKE uBean re A regular gal, the kind you like. Course: Commercial. Activities: Camera lg Theater 4: Community Chest: Yearbook. MARGARET A. PORTER ..Peg.. ln came Peggy, one wart Juhrlantlal smile. Course: College. Activities: Student Congress lg Auto Mechanics 1: Soph. Assem- bly: Girls' Banquet 2, 3: Home- room Pres. 3: Komians 3: Daisy Chain: Safety Patrol 3, 4: Thea- ter 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey 1: Interclass Baseball 1, 2. JOAN P. R.ECK The Preu ir the Fourth Erteem of the realm. Course: College. Activities: Auto Mechanics 2: Baby Sitting 2: Student Congress CSec'y 37: Fox 2, fFeature Editor 39, CEditor-in-Chief 43: Jr. Post Correspondent 3, 43 Theater 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey lg Interclass Baseball 2: Badminton 3. JOHN E. RESKUS 1-Fu Jack l'm lhe kind ofa boy my mother doerrfl want me to go around with. Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Sports 3. Sports: Fresh. Baseball: J. V. Football lg V. Football 3, 4: Baseball 4. ALBERT J. RUTKA HAI., A 'quiet unarruming chap, for gzrlr he doe.rn'l give a rap. Course: Scientific. Activities: Railroad lg German 3: Science 4. 31 PAUL A. PONTILLO Pauly He maker no one elreir burinerr hir own. Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Gym l, 2: Sports 3: Yearbook. Sports: Golf 4: Interclass Basl ketball 4: Interclass Baseball 4. CHARLES H. POWERS, JR. Chas The three Murkeleer:-me, myrelf, and I. Course: College. Activities: Orchestra 1, 2, 33 German 3 fCo-Pres.Jg Science 4: Safety Patrol 4. CHARLES B. REED Charlie 'Fast climber: have :udden fall.r. Activities: Chess 2, 3, 45 FRANK A. SABIA Bernie AJ quiet as if lamb but then again- Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Art 1: Harmonica 1: Gym 1, 2, 3, 4: Boxing and Wrestling 2, 3, 4: Yearbook. Sports: Volleyball 1, 2, 3. CATHERINE M. SALIK Rabbit A lady of taste, not display. Course: General. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics l: Girls' Glee 2: Auto Me- chanics 2: Music 3: Y-Teens 3: Second Choir 3: Theater 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey 1, 2: Interclass Volleyball 1, 2. MICHAEL J. SATTANE ..F., Mike Don't cry girls, l'll be back. Course: General. Activities: Homeroom Pres. 2: Prom Com. CChairmanD: Sports CVice-Pres. 33: Safety Patrol 3 fCapt. 47: Jr. Assembly: Sr. Assembly:' Student Congress 4: Class Vice-Pres. 4: Sr. Council: Executive Board 4. Sports: Fresh. Baseball: J. V. Football 2: Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4: Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4: V. Football 3, 4: Baseball 3, 4: Basketball CMgr. 39. WILLIAM J. SABO UF.. Bill Handsome ir ar handsome does. Course: General. Activities: Railroad 1: Stamp 2: Sports 3: Safety Patrol 3: Jr. Assembly: Sr. Assembly. Sports: Fresh. Baseball 1: Bas- ketball Mgr. 1, 2, 3: V. Football Mgr. 2, 3, 4: Interclass Basket- ball 23 3, 4: Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, . JOSEPH R. SALVO Joe Stretch Men are not to be mearured by inche.r. Course: College. Activities: Hobby 1: Bridge CPres. 23: Sports 3: Fox 3, 4. Sports: Interclass Baseball 1: Intirclass Basketball 2, 4: Soccer 3, - EVELYN M. SCALO Evie If silence ir golden, thou url a - nugget. Course: College. Activities: Bridge 2: German 3: Daisy Chain: Science 4: Safe- ry Patrol 4. Entered from: Congress Jr. High School. ANTHONY SCATENA My salad days, when I war green in judgment. Course: College. Entered from: Staples High School, Westport, Conn. SAMUEL P. SENIOR l Activities: Science 4. 32 Sam i l'l:Ii.r only labor is to kill time. l ' Course: College. L SYLVIA J. SCOTT Sibby Boy! am I an element? Course: College. Activities: Glee 1: Flower Ar- rangement 1: A Cap. Choir 2, 3, 4: Camera 2: Safety Patrol 3, 4: Komians 3: Prom Com.: Assem- bly Com. 3: Cheerleader 3, 4: jolly Rogers 3, 4: Student Con- gress 4: Theater 4: Senior Coun- cil 4. HERBERT K. SHAY Skip Sigh no more ladies. Course: College. Sports: J. V. Football 1, 2: V Football 3, 4: V. Baseball 3. clarinet, too. and - x PATRICIA A. SHEA Tisha Oh, why Jhould life he all labour? Course: General. Activities: Red Cross Rep. fVice-Pres.J 4. Entered from: Central High School, Tulsa, Oklahoma. MARY R. SIGNES N.H.S. Mar Latin temperament. Course: College. Activities: Homeroom Chair- man l, 2, 33 Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics l, 25 Red Cross Rep. 23 Soph. Dance, Fox 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, CPres. 49: Daisy Chain, Spanish 4: I-Iomeroom Sec'y 44 Safety Patrol 4. VINCENT W. SLESINSKI Vinny The world it full of good talk- ers, good litlenerr are rare. Course: General. Activities: Railroad lg Sports 3. MARGARET J. SMITH ROBERT D. SMITH Marge Midge I have my mornentrf' Course: General. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics I, 23 Komians 35 Theater 4. Sports: Hockey 1, 2, 35 Bas- ketball l, 2: Volleyball 1, 25 Baseball 1, 2. ROLAND C. SPIGAROLO ..F,. uspig.. If rportr were music he would he the whole hrarr hand. Course: General. Activities: Sports 3. Sports: Fresh. Basketballg Fresh. Baseball: Soccer 2: J. V. Basket- ball 2, Varsity Baseball 2: 1. V. Football 33 Varsity Basketball 35 Varsity Baseball 3: Varsity Foot- ball 4g Varsity Basketball 4: Var- sity Baseball 4. 4 42 Woody Herman playr a Bob Course: College. Activities: Railroad CSec'y 13, Stamp 2: Orchestra 23 Dance Band.4: Sports 3: Band 1, 2, 3, Safety Patrol 4. Sports: Interclass Volleyball 23 Interclass Basketball 2. BILLIE STAVROS G.A.A. Bill I would rather he rmall and shine, than he large and carl a Jhadowf' Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics I, CPres.l 2: Girls' Chorus lg Girls' Banquet 23 Daisy Chain: Komians 3: Thespians 3, 4: Y- Teens 33 Chess 33 Senior Council CSec.J: Student Congress 4: Bridge 4, Fox 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey l, 2, 33 'Interclass Baseball l, 2, 4: Interclass Basketball l, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, 3. 33 W e ,ps Qavlukw , Y... f .... 4' N MARTHA B. SHELTON G.A.A. Marty I'm moderty personified. Course: College. Activities: Art lg Spanish 3: Girls' Glee 35 Daisy Chaing Theater 4: Safety Patrol 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey I, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3, Volleyball 1, 2, 33 Baseball l, 2, 33 Badminton 2. THEODORE A. SILEO Ted There'r a place for homework hui it Joundr rather harsh to name it. Course: General. Activities: Home Mechanics 2, Sports 3. JOHN M. SLOVENSKY Gee, I with I were big! Course: General. Activities: Railroad lg Sports 3. l. E THOMAS STEWART Stew The first hundred years are the hardest. Course: College. Activities: Student Congress 1g Hobby 1, Orchestra 1, 2, 3g Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Golf and Caddy 35 Bridge 4: Senior Executive Board. LAWRENCE E. STUART Larry Stu Lo11e'J greatest mistake. Course: College. Activities: Home Mechanics lg Gym 2, 3, 43 Boxing and Wres- tling 2, 3. Sports: J. V. Football 2, 3. STEPHEN P. SZEKERES Szek For rne, Jchool is an institution. Course: General. Activities: Railroad lg Home Mechanics 2, Gym 35 Badminton Sports: Track 2: Interclass Basketball 3. LOUIS F. STOPA Stope He who is his own friend, is a friend to all men. Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Sports 3. Sports: Fresh. Baseball lg J. V. Football 1, 2: V. Baseball 35 V. Football 3, 4. GERALD R. SWANSON Jerry What would I do without women? Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Railroad lg Stage Crew 2, 3, 4: Boxing and Wres- tling 2, 35 Gym 3, 4. Sports: Swimming 3. THOMAS L. SZEPESSY Szep All the world lover a lover. Course: General. Activities: Boxing and Wres- tling 1, 25 Gym 3, Bridge 4. Sports: Cross Country lg Fresh. Basketball CAss't Mgr.Jg Track 1, 2, Interclass Basketball 33 Interclass Volleyball 3, 4: J. V. Football 33 V. Football 4. ELEANOR M. SZYMKUC NE1.. such. Course: Commercial. Yearbook, Theater 4. Bev Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1, Fox 1, Camera 25 Auto Mechanics 33 Spanish 4. She knows her flats, Jharps, and Activities: Flower Arrangement 1, Glee lg Fresh. Assemblyg Fresh-Soph. Dramatics 23 Soph. Assembly, Girls' Banquet 33 Prom Com.g A Cap. Choir 3, 43 Y-Teens 3, 4: Safety Patrol 45 BEVERLY A, TAMAS A .rrnile and a illearant word for everyone the meets. FRANK J. TAKACS Tack A mathernagicianfu Course: College. Activities: Latin 1g Orchestra 1, Band 1, 29 Sports 35 Usher 2, 35 Safety Patrol 43 Science 4g Yearbook CEditor-in-Chiefh . Sports: Varsity Baseball fMgr. 3, 45. EDWARD R. TARCZALI N.A.S.S. Edmoe . Veni, Vidi, Vice. Course: College. Activities: Railroad Enthusi- asts lg Homeroom Chairman 1, 2, 35 Class Vice-President 23 Soph. Executive Board, Safety Patrol 2, 3: Student Congress 2, 3, 4g Cafeteria Patrol Com. 3, 4g Jr. Class Pres.: Jr. Executive Boardg Prom Com., Jr. Assembly Com.g Safety Commissioner 32 Sports 33 Senior Council Pres., Student Congress Vice-Pres. 43 Stu- dent Congress Executive Com. 4. Sports: Interclass Basketball 1g Cross-Country 1, 2g Interclass Baseball 1, 4g 1. V. Basketball 2, 3g V. Football CAss't. Mgr.Jg V. Basketball 4. JOSEPH A. VECSEY ..J0e.. In your opinion he'd never agree if you called it a burb, he'd call it a tree. Course: Scientific. Activities: Boxing 1, 2. NOBLE E. VINCENT Nob Ti: only noble to be good. Course: College. JOAN NE M. TAYLOR G.A.A. ..Jo,, I care not what others do. Course' Colle e . g . Activities: Student Congress 1: Girls' .Chorus 1: Fresh-Soph. Dramatrcs 1: Girls' Banquet 2: Auto Mechanics 2: Soph. Dance: Jr. Assembly: Daisy Chain: Spa- nish 3, 4: Safety Patrol 4: Fox 4: Yearbook. Sports: Horseback Riding 1: Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 4: Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, 3: Interclass Hockey 2. S DOROTHY B. TORNAY Dot A volume, if well read. Course: General. Activities: Jolly Rogers 3. Entered from: Bassick High. MARY J. VARIAN HJ-eau., 0f .rpirit .ro still and quiet, that ber motion blushed at itself. Course: General. Activities: Chess 3. Interclass Volleyball 3. BETTY LOU M. VEZINA 1.Bet,, There'J a little devil in those eyes. Course: General. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1: Flower Arrangement 2: Badminton 4. Sports: Swimming 1, 2: Bad- minton 4. DOROTHY A. WACH Dot Business before pleasure. Course: General. Activities: Cartoon 1: Flower Arrangement 2: Interior Deco- rating fSec. 35. 35 Sports: Interclass Baseball 2: SHIRLEY W. THOMPSON Squirt Hi there-Red! Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1: Bridge 2: Girls' Banquet 2: Fox 2: Safety Patrol 2, 3, 4: Soph. Dance Com.: Soph. Assem- bly: Komians 3: Thespians 3, 4' Prom Com.: jr. Assembly: Thea: ter 4: Executive Board 4: Red Cross Rep. 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 3: Interclass Volleyball 1, 2: Interclass Basketball 1, 2: Inter- class Baseball 1, 2, 3: Swimming 1. ERNEST TOROK Ernie Em He certainly it a good fellow. Course: Industrial Arts. Activities: Railroad 1: Sports 3: Gym 4. Sports: Fresh. Basketball: J. V. Football 2: Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, . CHARLES VASSALLO Charlie By the work, one know: the workrnanf' Course College. Activities: Hobby 1: Sports 3: Science 4. Sports: V. Baseball 1, 2, CAss't. Mgt. 33, CMgr. 4J. -- 'V MARGUERITE A. WALL G.A.A. 'fMargie She'J rhort, rhe'.r wire: .fhe'r a corker for her rize. Course : ' College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1: Auto Mechanics 2: Library Aide 3, 4: Bridge 4: Safety Patrol 4. Sports: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4: Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4- VERONICA A. WELKY G.A.A. Ronnie Rather rhy hut jolly fun. Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1: Bridge 2, 4. Sports: Interclass Baseball 1, 2: Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3: Interclass Hockey 1, 2, 3,45 Inter- class Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4. JANICE E. WEYLS ..Jan.. With kindnerr for all and malice for none. Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1: Class Treas. 2. 3, 4: Stu- dent Congress 2, 3, 4: Bridge 2: Executive Board 2, 3, 4: Soph. Assembly: Cafeteria Control Com. 2: Dance Com. 2, 3, 4: Prom Com.: jr. Assembly, Komians 39 Thespians 3, 4: Senior Council: Theater 4. Sports: Interclass Hockey 1, 2: Interclass Volleyball 1: Interclass Baseball 1: Interclass Basketball 2. EDWARD H. WALTON, JR. 3 5 Ed Eddie Steady Ed. Course: College. Activities: Railroad 1: Safety Patrol 2: Stage Crew 1, 2, 3, 4: Soph. Dance: Prom Com.: Sports 3: Executive Board 2, 3: Home- room Pres. 4: Barber Shop- Chorus 4: Yearbook. Sports: Interclass Basketball 2: Cross-Country 1, 2, CCapt. 3, 47: Track 2, 3, 45 Fresh. Baseball: Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4: V. Basketball CAss't. Mgr. 1, 2, 37: CMgr. 43. ROY W. WESTBERG ..Roy,. The howrtring of my rpirit is not flask. Course: College. Activities: Railroad 1: Camera 3: Barber Shop Chorus 4: Science 4: Yearbook. Sports: Interclass Basketball 4: Interclass Volleyball 4: Soccer 4. ROSS E. WHELAN He worhr hard who har nothing to do. Course: Scientific. Activities: Chess 1, 2: Orches- tra 1, 2: Gym 3, 4. ROBERTA J. WHITNEY June She is gentle, .the ir hind. Course: Commercial. Activities: Sketching 1: Jolly Rogers 3: Theater 4. ELOUISE E. VVINTERBOTTOM G.A.A. Winnie El Make the mort of life you may, Life ir rhort and wearr away. Course: College. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1: Bridge 2: Daisy Chain: Yearbook. Sports: Interclass Baseball 1, 2: Interclass Volleyball 1, 2, 3: Interclass Hockey 2: Interclass Basketball 2, 3. 36 GEORGIANNA B. WILMOT G.A.A. F Georgie Every girl should take a coarse in domertic science. Course: College. Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Orchestra 1, 2: Badminton 2, 3: A Cap. Choir 3, 4: Art 1: Ko- 'nians 3. Sports: Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball, 1: Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4: Softball 1, 2, 3, 4: Varsity Hockey 3, 4: Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4: Badminton Tournament HELEN M. WISER llka All thingy are eary that are done willingly. Course: Commercial. Activities: Fresh-Soph. Dramat- ics 1: Daisy Chain: Theater Club 4: Safety Patrol 4: Community Chest: Yearbook. 2 S3ports: Interclass Baseball 1, LAWRENCE G. WISHNESKI Larry Women-Fooeyf' Course: General. Activities: Railroad lg Camera 3g Yearbook. Sports: Golf 3, 4g Bowling 45 Interclass Basketball 4g Volley- ball 4. --J ADRIENNE A. ZUGER Twinkle, twinkle, little mu. Course: College. Activities: Cheerleader lg Fresh-Soph. Dramarics 1, 2g Rel Cross Rep. 2g Fathers' Club Show 2, 35 Uncle joe's Night 2, 35 Choir 2, 5, 4g Komians 2, 5, 4g Band 2, 3, 4g Daisy Chaing Fox 4. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS R. Pelletr CPresidentD N. Peck. CSecretaryD J. Weyls fTreasurerD M. Satrane CVice-Presidentb fin Nl I , m if gi, H F . I ,ag QSM 'E' i fmzswf. K V94 E NATIONAL ATHLETIC SOCIETY Row I: P. Nagy, J. Fozard, J. Pelley. Row II: R. Ballog, E. Molloy, N. Judd, J. Kiraly, J. Brendel, Mr. Swaflield, E. Cink, R. Harper, E. Lee, E. Tarczali, D. Godfrey. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Row I: J. Kiraly, B. Stavros, R. Harper, J. Weyls, F. Barnes, C. Harrington, S. Burr, J. Reck. S. Kugler, J. Agostino, N. Conners. Zugler, F. Talcacs, B. Lutinski. Row IV: J. Taylor, J. Baldwin, D. Row V: M. Bordes, C Robinson, D. Morris, T. Bitar, J. Akerson fo 4.9 1 , 4 4' It 'VK ' f A . Jmfgpgs sv- 54 if ' L N ,, fe, La ! in b. 'iq' D , I' M .Q 'L msd ' T ... .,., . mv--:Malawi ' ' g - ' E' .. .U f ,.. ' SS-4452152515 li 1 -ba -,gf .W 'fe if ' -.,. Q..-New r A I Vassallo, E. Szymkuc, E. Lee. Row II: J. Jones, H Row III: E. Murray, C. Hoyt, M. Signes, J. Foytho, A. Booth, B. Berch, J. Butkus, M. Johnson, S. Thompson , E. Molloy, B. Nelson, J. Stefanko, J. Steiner. alll. I M.. . . - CLASS HISTORY As I sit here browsing through my scrapbook, it brings back nos- tolgic memories, of high school days. Frightened Freshmen Enter Sacred Portals of R. L. H. S. is the headline for the very first clipping. Below is a picture of our freshmen class officers: Dick Nemeth, president, Norma Flicker, vice-president, jean McGregor, secretary, Nancy Peck, treasurer. Another picture reveals some classmates square-dancing at our freshmen party held in March. That was the year 1946. In April the class assembly was presented to the school, and according to The Fox, we won third prize. Before we realized it our freshmen year was over, and we became sophisticated sophomores. The first item I have for our sophomore year is a picture of our class officiers: Dick Harper, president, Ed Tarczali, vice-president, Nancy Peck, secretary, and Janice Weyls, treasurer. Ah, here's an account of the Collegiate Hop, the first dance ever given by sophomores. That was in january of our second year. There's a story also of our winning FIRST prize in the competitive assemblies. As lofty juniors we chose for our president Ed Tarczali. Other class officers included: Dick Nemeth, vice-president, Nancy Peck, secretary, Janice Weyls, treasurer. We hustled about selling various articles to make money for our class treasury. Selling automobile stickers Cthere's one pasted down here 39 in the cornerj was one of our successful sale projects. In January we all went dancing at the Sno-Ball, sponsored by our group. What fun it was! Why are these twelve juniors beaming so joyfully? Oh yes, they were the lucky people tapped for our Senior Council. And what's this? A program for a dance? Of course, it's my program for the best prom F. H. S. has ever had. At least I think so. That was the year of the new look too. What a furor that created! Rod Pellett, presidentg Mike Sattane, vice-presidentg Nancy Peck, secretaryg and Janice Weyls as treasurer were our capable officers during senior year. Our Senior Council started the year off socially with The Kick-Off Ball, The Haunted House Hop, and the Fairfield-Bassick Foot- ball Hop. Last but surely not least in my memory book are these pictures of our BIG week . . . The event, graduation of the Class of '49. The Prom-we look like mannequins in our colorful gowns. Class Day- our council, a bit regretful as they relinquish to their successors the pleasures and duties of upholding the traditions of our Alma Mater. Class Banquet-one of the final and festive class gatherings. Gradu- ation-how eager we seem to venture across a new threshold into the future. A path of four glorious high school years led us to that threshold, and many times during that journey we gave some serious thought to our school motto, What I am to be, I am now becoming. 40 1 'J' QM V -25' i S 'hr ,,,..,,,. , 4 S YW Q v Most Athletic Best Actor joan Henclcel and Roland Spigarolo Nancy Peck and jo Brendel Most Likely to Succeed lflanccs Lotly and Flllllk 'lllkuts iaww, Best All Round Senior 42 CUICSY Janice Weyls and Rod Pellett Sylvia Scott and Billy Sabo Most Friendly -2 ,f 'jf Class Blusher Betty Major and Frank Ostrosky Ginny Lorenson and Franny Bertola Done Most For Class Janice Weyls and Ed Tarczali Most Dignified Bille Sravros and Dick Nemeth Best Looking Sally Burr, Natalie Connors and Ernie Antolini 43 XX wxim X1 XXX Most Artistic Shirley Thompson and Frank Sabia Best Dressed Catherine Bogdanski and Mike Minoski Noisiest Mildred Giambazi and Billy Benson Biggest Cut-Up Helen Ando and Mike Sattane Class Arguer Ann Lee and Charles Hoyt Class Bluffer Best N t d a ure Geraldine Drew and Joe Mickert joan Henckel and Palmer Northro P Shortest Y Pat Shea and Billy Benson Best Dancer -I-guest Adrienne Zuger and Francis Lebinski Joan Baldwin and Dennis Mullins Y ' 2 f I H1 ' 5 .Q I Quiffjsz I D I 45 Most Musical M.,,i.n cum .M A- .. A- A A- S 5 ATHLETICS FOOTBALL The 1948-49 football season was one of readjust- ment from former Coach Walter Hellmann's tactics to the formations brought from the University of Michigan by our new coach, Triest M. Carta. The team got off to a slow start but caught fire midway through the season to finish with a 3-5, won-lost, record. Considering that a few games were lost by close scores, and that the team was handicapped by the additional task of learning new formations, the season was a successful one. The Ludloweites opened the season against Prep and were handed a 13-6 defeat. Bonney of Prep decided the game on a line smash with only 30 seconds to go in the game. An 80 yard pass play from Fran Lebinski to Skip Shay accounted for Fair- field's tally. Harding visited Fairfield for the first time in many a day and went home with a 6-O hard-earned victory. The Blue and Gold scored early and protected their lead against a determined Ludlowe attack led by the passing of jerry Ringel. A vastly improved Fairfield team outclassed the visiting Staples eleven in a 31-0 route. Ringel scored on runs of 5 and 30 yards. Austin sped twenty-five yards for a touchdown, and Neverdousky powered for five yards and a score. Nemeth bucked a yard to paydirt to complete the scoring. The outstanding line play of Ballog, Pellett, Sattane, and Shay featured the Orange and Black victory. In a stirring finish Fairfield fought valiantly to gain a seemingly impossible victory over a stubborn Milford team. Behind, 13-0, with time running out, Fairfield capitalized on a couple of breaks to win, 14-13. Ballog blocked a punt, and Spigarolo inter- cepted a pass to set up the touchdowns. Neverdousky plunged for the first touchdown and went over for the crucial extra points. The tying touchdown was scored on a long pass from Ringel to Godfrey, who made a spectacular catch in the end zone. An undefeated Norwalk team, which went on to become state champions, was given a rich welcome by a fighting Orange and Black eleven. With the score deadlocked 6-6, the heavier Norwalk line blocked a punt and went on to win by a 13-6 score on a last quarter touchdown. Fairfield came out on the short end of a 19-6 score in a struggle against Stratford at Longbrook Park. The game was much closer than the score indicates, and it wasn't until the last quarter that the outcome was decided. The Fairfield score came on a bull's eye pass from Ed Molloy to Skip Shay. Fairfield journeyed to East Haven and succeeded in grinding out a 2-0 victory. A towering, brilliant punt by Don Cavanaugh enabled Godfrey and Shay to tackle an opposing halfback in his end zone for two points and a Fairfield victory. For the second time in their football rivalry a Bassick team managed to defeat a Fairfield eleven. The Orange and Black scored first but couldn't hold determined Bassick lads in check. Bassick knotted the score on a line plunge, and seconds later drove over the game-winning extra point, making the final score 7-6. It was a hard, cleanly fought ball game and a well-earned victory for Bassick. Herbert Skip Shay, Fair1ield's superb right end, was mentioned in all-state honors. The trophy, annually awarded for the standout player of the Bassick game, this year went to Captain Dick Nemeth, who richly deserved it. An exception was made this year in awarding the Gallagher trophy and rightly so. Ronald Ballog and Rodman Pellett, who performed with equal bril- liance in bolstering Fairfield's forward wall through- out the year, both shared this coveted honor. lst row: R. michael, M. D. Godfrey, A. Soter, R. l v 2 1 iQ71?- S. VARSITY FOOTBALL Ballog, R. Pellet, M. Minoski, H. Shay, F. Lebinski, N. Bolrner, E. Hermann, G. Austin, D. Car- Sattane. 2nd row: M. Grassi, G. Lewis, J. Ringle, D. Wall, T. Bitar, T. Greenawalt, F. Bertola, R. Rollinson, E. Molloy. 3rd row: J. Pelly, W. Phillips, R. Spigarolo, D. VVilliams, C. Harwood, Viebranz, D. Cavanaugh. On bar: J. Neverdousky, D. Nemeth CCapt.D, T. Szepessy. ,f 72,4 23 43 , 4 lst row: D. Wall. E. Molloy. F. Lebinski, R. Spigarolo, E. Antolini, J. Ringle, E. Walton CManagerD. 2nd row: T. Skud- larek, W. Walz, N. Judd, J. Brendel, F. Bertola. VARSITY BASKETBALL In a season marred by ineffective foul-shooting, Fairfield could salvage but f1ve victories over an eighteen game schedule. The showing of the team was surprisingly disappointing, since the Ludloweites were expected to go places. A definite lack of height was the most conspicuous single factor that hand- icapped the squad although, as a whole, the team SC Fairfield ...,, ..,, . .. . .. 45 Fairfield .,.. . . 37 Fairfield 62 Fairfield .. .,.,. , . 48 Fairfield . , . 45 Fairfield .. . 33 Fairfield ., . . . 52 Fairfield ......., .. , 39 Fairfield . ,.., ,...,., 3 9 Fairfield ,.,... . . 51 Fairfield .,,.,. ,.., . . 39 Fairfield ..,.,.. ,. . 52 Fairfield ,. ,.... .. 32 Fairheld .. ..,. , . 48 Fairfield .. ,. . 58 Fairfield ., . 36 Fairfield .,.. .. . 41 Fairfield ,....,, . . 40 failed ro live up to expectations. Roland Spigarolo, who led the team in scoring with 188 points, was selected for the second all- district basketball team. Don Wall and Ed Molloy, who tallied 141 and 120 points, respectively, received honorable mention. ORES New Canaan ,. .. , 40 Norwalk ,. 44 Alumni A.. . 52 Harding . . ,.... . 55 Stamford .. . .. 36 Central . ......,.,...,. . .... 39 Danbury . COvertimeD 53 Bassick ..... ..,. .... .,..,....,.,... 5 7 Fairfield Prep .. 49 Stratford , ...,.. .. 58 Greenwich 36 Norwalk ., ,. .. . 59 Fairfield Prep . ,. 35 Harding , 73 Milford .,... , ,. 26 Central ,, . .. 54 Stratford A .. ,, ., 50 Bassick ,.., ,, 47 Q Q. Y ., Y f 1 1 df' ff,-.1 . K kyfzffg . w , iv L ,. ,L , ,xx :tg gmc' ,t X Y , r , 'fa In K 5 7:27 , ty V as I rv rf, . ,f .wif . Q , , fk g gg 4 ., 1. N sy I 2 V V ,A V . K i ,.Q,g . , m ' Q' ' 1 Ay. ' M ,,, , n f .',,, J ' Wi Y in M5 , w 7' P , I JN A' - ' if llx gf M MP 'Wi' A V yy A i V , Q 0 8 '.., K iw fi l'.' Q sf 4 -ww I I 'Af W In 21 , ' BOY CAPTAINS R. Nemeth R. Spigarolo D. McNamara E. Walton J. Kiraly M. Makar MEN COACHES V, Strout, J. Gleason, S. B. Dean, R. Whittaker, T. Carta, G. Tay- lor, F. Ambrose. TENNIS 1st row: R. Mount, D. McNa mara, P. Pestalozzi, E. Cink, E Lee, E. Aronson, Mr. Whittakel GOLF st row: D. Williams, J. Brendel, dr. Dean, D. Peterson, L. Wish- eski, W. Connelly. HF CLUB row: G. Fiocca, E. Walton, Greenawalr, R. Flader, E. k, E. Herman, R. Pellett, W. o. 2nd row: E. Lee, F. Os- ky, R. Spigarolo, N. Bolmer, Nleverdousky, F. Lebinski, D. Slamara, E. Antolini, J. Hauser, Iorawski, M. Sattane. 3rd row: irendel, J. Sturges, W. Klein, Ciraly, M. Monoski, E. Tarc- , A. Lieberum, il. Short, H. ing, P. Nagy, E. Molloy, D. rrson, Mr. Taylor. 4th row: Norling, J. Hatch, B. Lieb- n, D. Wall, D. Radel, M. alyai, A. Soter, D. Cavanaugh, Lingle, 1. Reid. BOWLING lst row: C. Hutchinson, I.. Wish neski, W. Klein, J. Anderson SOD, T. Hey lC0-Captainb, M vitch, R. Barbessi. 2nd row: Mr. Gleason, W. john- Makar, ICO-Captainj, W. Bril- J. V. FOOTBALL lst row: D. Williams, R. janco, R. Farrell, A. Paul, P. Adams, C. Harwood. 2nd row: F. Rehl, W. Potter, C. Wysocki, F. DeMarco, T. Skudlarek, R. Clinton, A. Soter, J. Gogal, R. Mastroni. 5rd row: M. Bochniak CMgr.b, E. Wake- man, R. Viebranz, R. Curlee, J. Krivenski, R. Graham, J. Bielik, 1. DeVorak, W. Hedberg. Mr. Ambrose. TRACK TEAM First row: john Cink, Paul Green- walt, Ed Wakeman, Dick Harper, Ed Walton, Glenn Austin 1Capt.J , Bob Gribko, jack Reed, Bob Lieberum, john Hatch. Second row: Dick Gribko, Al Lieberum, Charles Harwood, Don Cava- naugh, John Marak, Mike Vara- lyai, John Northcott, Bill Klein, jim Akerson, Fred Rehl. Third row: Trygve Sandberg, Don Car- michael, joe Butkus, Fran Bertola, Tony Farma, Bob Crossman, Andy Soter, Otto Cink, Charles Wargo, Ken Ludvinsky. Fourth row: john McDonald, Bill Gill- ette, Jim Szepessy, Austin George, Dave Norling, Frank Udiskv. George Hubbard, Robert Curlee, Steve Ferris, Fran Lebinski. Fifth row: Coach Marlin, Ross Whelan. Albert Rutka, Ronald Branas. Ralph Brundage, Dennis Mullins. George Zartolis, joe Mat, Don Hamilton, John Anderson, Coach Tris Carta. CHESS lst row: C. Reed, A. LaPolis, D. Radel, T. Sandberg, Mr. R. Shea, J. Akerson, W. Brilvitch, C. Baumgart, C. Young, W. Davis. E E E at ' r '. A .. - , ,, 1 ,YV A J.V. BASKETBALL lst row: Mr. Carta, B. Lieberum D. Godfrey, M. Dc-Matria, D. Ra- del, A. Lieberum, B. Crossman 2nd row: D. Norling, 1. Grassi B. Graham, M. Varalyai, J. Marak J. Short. Nor in picture: 1. Slin- go fMgr.J, A. Soter CAss'r Mgr.J FRESHMAN BASKETBALL it row: J. Mills, R. LaPierre, M. .ardos, N. Pelin, S. Fenning, J zeferak. 2nd row: E. Short, P. evins, S. Smith, G. Gross, A anawall, B. Meeker. L CROSS COUNTRY lst row: Mr. Gleason, G. Hub- bard, W. Gillette, J. Englis, E. Walton, CCaptainJ, D. Daniels, G. Boland, J. Hubbard, J. Foz- ard CMgr.J. 2nd row: W. Con- nors, W. Clawson, R. Inderdoh- nen, R. Demshak, R. Lieberum, D. Mullins, W. Gribl-to, J. Grieg- er, T. Farma, T. Tallcouch.fH 55 1 .. 1, ,4 4 GIRLS CLUB Left to right: Miss O'Dwyer, J. Baldwin, N. Connors, D. Lyons, A. Huntington, H. Ando, M. Porter, L. Murray, P. Boland M. A. O'Bara, L. Olson, J. Girard, J. Henclcel. SWIMMING CLUB ' lst row: M. West, F. Wilmot, A. Collin, M. Kostick, M. J. XVedlock, C. Varian, J. Girard, N. Jennings, M. Leiss, T. Litner, A. Rutka. 2nd row: G. Walzer, M. Hustek, J. Macleod, S. Reich, A. Hacl1man,J. Wedlock, M. Porter, J. Shea, A. Mala- fronte, S. Weston, N. Mills, J. Miller. 3rd row: M. A. Lorensen, G. Snyder, R. Linley, C. McDonald, B. Lutinski, M Parsons, A. Petriantonio, A. Moran, P. Boland, D. Lyons, C. Higgins. 5' HF CLUB Twenty points are necessary for membership in There were a dozen members in the club this the F Club. This is an honorary club, open to past year, four of whom were juniors-Pat Boland, those earning twenty points in athletics and re- Jackie Girard, Marilyn Porter, and Doris Lyons. ceiving an These points are accumulated by participation in sports, playdays, and by membership In addition to sweaters, the girls were awarded on varsity squads. gold fox pins. ll. -Qf:2go:Q- 5.0.5 SWIMMING CLUB .,..All those girls who love to swim and hate to see Westport Y from 7:00 to 8:00, and amid splashing summer go had a chance to keep in perfect practice and chatter, one could spy several lassies practicing during the winter months by joining the ever popu- their dives or perfecting their strokes. lar Swimming Club. Several successful splash parties completed the This club met every Wednesday evening at the club's agenda for the year. 57 .A.A. This year the Girls' Athletic Association boasted approximately sixty-five sports-enthusiasts who had earned six or more points for active participation in interclass sports, playdays, or by being on varsity squads. Six points merit numerals and a bronze Fox pin, while a crew hat and a silver Fox pin go to the girl who has earned fifteen or more points. This year the G. A. A. had twelve girls among its members, they had earned twenty points. The annual initiation and trip to New York are two of the Associations highlights. The initiation, which is held in the spring of each year, is looked forward to by old members, not by the new, but it is forgotten by none. ' Officers this year were as follows: president, Mary Ann O'Barag vice-president, Marilyn Porter, Phyllis Campbell, secretary-treasurer. 4- 'o .a:.Q.:a. 0 8 HOCKEY Three games were played by the girls' varsity hockey team this year-winning their game against 9 the alumnae 3-0 and Cherry Lawn 5-1, but losing to Staples 2-1. This year's interclass championship went to Pat Boland and her juniors, though all other interclass teams made a good showing. The freshmen teams were captained by Marcia Mills, Marcella Frend, and Virginia Gamble, while the sophomore captains were Sue Bondy, jane Brain- erd, janet Emeneger, and Kathleen Furdon. Junior captains were Pat Boland, Frannie Mozier, and Lois Larson. Last, but hardly least, were the senior cap- tains Ginnie Lorenson, Helen Ando, and Sally Park- ermege. . 1 - 'H ' E 'bu umwzmmg f 1-'A A 3 f ' , fEt7?Z'.z'E :'I'i '-LFE ,F it 'AFMQ Q FEEL' A jr, 'A gf if , . , ,J Q .mf P , ' 'U fr' G -' ,' f r 42... u. , -fat! ' , 7 f 'B w. 3 J' Q B 4 , rs 5.4 1 Ov Q Y . 4, ...a f GIRLS' A. A. lst row: S. Gillette, S. Thompson, P. Campbell Csec'y-treas.J, M. A. O'Bara CPres.J, M. Porter C V. Presb, S, Parkermege H. Ando, L. Olson. 2nd row: C. Higgins, J. Baldwin, A. Huntington, N. Connors, M. Shelton, M. Wall, B. Stavros F. Barnes, E. Murray, J. Jones. 3rd row: J. Lutlvinsky, V. Welky, J. Taylor, R. Linley, M. Johnson, B. Lutinski, C McDonald, C. Mercurio. J. Larson, M. Mazzilo, C. Varian. 4th row: R. Jagetz, V. Lorensen, B. Berch, A. McCarthy, J Orosz, N. Peck, G. Wilmot, M. West, M. A. Bordes. Sth row: J. Girard, P. Boland, D. Lyons, N. Rehnberg, J. Pitock A Coliin, J. Littlefield, M. Parsons. 6th row: B. Pelos, C. Campbell, J. Emeneger, M. A. Kostick, J. Chizmadia, P Devore, K. Furdon, R. Civkin, B. Hosford, M. Diemond, F. Tambakis. 7th row: F. Mozier, D. Nagy, F, Tallcouch 8th row: F. W'ishnesl-ci, C. Forger, D. Morris, M. J, Wedlock, P. Fay, M. Laurie, C. Webster, P. Atherton. GIRLS' V HOCKEY lst row: F. Wishneski, M, A. O'Bara, P. Campbell, F. Tambakis, A. Huntington, D. Lyons, M. Porter, P. Boland, J. Girard, MQ Parsons, M. Diemond. 2nd row: E. Murray, P. Atherton, C. Webster, A. McCarthy, L. Olson, M. Zellers, R. Civkin, M. West. 3rd row: N. Rehnberg fManage-rj, J. Emeneger, J. Reycroft, Miss O'Dwyer. fa- , . sl ilu.. -was-arm-n :awry-inn: :ii ' -V 1 umm z l Fo in -3 in? Ks If Z ACTIVITIES FRE SHMAN SCIENCE lst row: R. Zelensky, H. Hitlu, W. Schaffer, P. Greenwaltl, A. Winterbottom, E. Fitz, J. Am- brose, J. Donald, P. Roheck, E. Erickson, Mr. Jensen. FRE SHMAN DRAMATICS lst: E. Cole, E. Tranberg, H. Reck, M. Zellers, M. Leiss, S. Weston, J. Reycroft, C. Colon, D. Agostino, j.Rockoff, S.Pellett. Znd: C. Thomas, E. Scoran, D. Koisen, ul. Brown, P. Whitman, A. Petrantonio, R. Wotring, S. Reich, P. Suich, B. Bracken, B. Plotkin, G. Auer, I. Denby. 3rd: T. Litner, C. Yasgur, C. Sternberg, L. Pedersen, G. Bennet, M. Mills, D. DeMattio, L. Novak, M. Salik, B. Korcsmaros. 4th: M. Sr. Pierre P.D'Amato, J. Grieger, K. Dugan, R. Clawson, J. Sweiger, P. Stein- ert, J. Reniilian, C. Moore, B. Rutka, A. Curlee. BADMINTON lst row: A. lsbister, G. Hauser B. Hunt, N. Hunt, J. Carlson, E Boinec, M. O'Hara, B. Greenberg S. Bondy, J. Brainerd, M. Frend 2nd row: J. Miller, J. Emeneger P. Campbell, B. Hosford, J. Chiz madia, J. Henry, P. Boland, D Lyons, J. Martin, J. Short. 3r4 row: E. Murchie, N. Vyhnalek C. Bogdanski, B. Collier, F. Mc zier, F. Ritchel, P. McKeon, J Bergmark, O. Cink, A. Elsassei 4th row: J. Sturges, G. Zartola: B. Dillman, F. Harper, J. Chase F. Uclisky, T. Wolucki, F. Mt Andrew. R. Brundage. 5th row F. Rehl, R. Lever, F. Levin, I Davis, S. Malin, J. Coyle. I Cornwall, D. Raclel, M. Varalya BABY SITTERS st row: S. Scibek, D. Selski, E coran, D. Agostino, J. Hoinacki . Kohlman, R. Elias, D. Godo, '. Jacksis. 2nd row: D. Cushion 1. L. Bochnialc, M. Ktopitis, G. larafa, B. Kriksconatis, E. Hada, T. Strigh, M. A. Sr. Pierre, J IacLeod, E. Cole. Srcl row: L. lrause, P. Leffert, L. Ceresa, N. eavy, W. Brooks. CAMERA CLUB row: M. Lorensen, P. Hath- ay, E. Pfalzgraf, M. Hartman, Giddings, P. Auger, R. Bus- ll, D. Simpkins, R. Price. 2nd v: T. Asprelli, R. Forsttom, J. allace, J. Eckert, W. Ober, j. ams, E. Dirgo. CONTRACT BRIDGE lst row: T. Stewart, A. Rurka, J. Orosz, V. Welky, R. Jagetz, U. Parkermege, j.Fozard, Mr.Wright 2nd row: W. Phillips, T. Szepes- sy, R. Flader, J. Salvo. E S l CONNECTICUT CLUB Ist row: I.. Thibaulr, E. Forizs, E. Kercsi, J. O'Neil, A. Pearson, D. Dages, H. Palsa, Miss jen- nings. 2nd row: M. Karclos, P. Grega, E. Sabados, R. Banks. CAFETERIA Front row: Mrs. Szilagyi, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Holzbar, Miss Trowt, Mrs. Sunich, Mrs. Balinr, Mrs Prion. Second row: J. Kiraly, E Tarczali, J. Bruce, M. Mazillo, M. Chryanowsky, R. Conley, R Rollinson. 64 INTERIOR DECORATING lst row: R. Kerekes, M. Labbance J. Rossling, B. jackson, B. Nelson B. Cave, A. Sepot, M. Bonvincini, R. Honcharik, S. Huber. 2nd row: C. Ferris, M. Andrews, A. Saltez, B. Toth, L. Tipaldi, P. McKeon, E. Slovensky. Srd row: D. Haux, K. VanValkenburg, E. Muller, M. Ruddiman, B. Wor- tham. lst row: P. Zinn, N. Leavy, J. Rywolt, D. Benson CTreasurerJ, D. Pearson CVice-Presidentb, J. Hoinacki CPresidentJ, N. Beaudin fSecretaryJ, J. Toth, N. Johansen, B. Brown. 2nd row: C. Parcells, R. Turner, R. Elias, M. Mockler, S. Galaske, C. Strigh, E. Sweet, Miss Judson. 3rd row: I. Zinn, P. Bell, B. Berta, J. Simko, C. Nemesky, B. Kassay. RTCLB President .... ...,... ...,............ . .,.....,...... .......,. .... J 0 y c e Hoinacki Vice-President .. ..,. .,., D onna Pearson Secretary ,... ..... ..... N a ncy Beaudin The art club activities included cartooning, de- drew pictures of the school and surrounding area signing pictures for holiday cards, and sketching in pastels and paints. All club members participated statues, still life, and people. The club members in a critical discussion of their work. 65 LIBRARY AIDES M. W'all, J. Larsen, S. Burr, J. Foytho, S. Kugler, R. Jagetz, K. Clauson, C. Robinson, F. Wishneski, M. West, A. Coffin, M. Andrews, L. Short, J. Girard, J. Chizmadia, N, Nagy, R. Stewart, A. Gross, 1. Stefanko, S. Simmons, P. Murray, B. Nelson, CM. johnson, not in picturej. AERACLB . The 1948-1949 Camera Club of Roger Ludlowe High School, under the supervision of Mr. Batchelor, did much to increase in each member's mind the knowledge of the art of taking, developing, and printing pictures. Contests were held for the pictures our camera men had taken, and at such times many interesting and unusual snaps were brought forth. Very helpful were the discussions on printing and developing and the explanations of the uses of different photographic equipment. The club met only seven times. However, due to well-organized meetings, much ground was covered in the field of photography. LIBR RY IDES The Library Aides group is made up of twenty- two junior and senior girls from the first honors list who volunteer their services to the library. Each girl works for two weeks at a time, either before or after school, serving at the 1ibrarian's desk to charge outgoing books, put cards in those being returned, and to shelve them. Other duties are the writing of overdue notices, collecting new books, marking them with the library stamp, and filing cards. Six of these girls also act as library messengers, preparing and delivering to the study rooms each period, lists of pupils in the library. Eight girls have completed two years of service and now wear the gold Library Aide pin, the mark of appreciation from the school for work well done. The eight girls are Sally Burr, Katherine Clauson, Joan Foytho, Rosemary jagetz, Marion johnson, Sally Kugler, janet Larson, and Marguerite Wall. CAMERA CLUB lst row: B. Cone CVice-Presb, S. Beresky, P. Leffert QTreas.J, V. Lindwall, B. Kriksconatis, S. Senior, C. Szekeres, S. Sci- beck, D. Holecz. 2nd row: J. MacConnell, H. Sauer fSecretaryD, S. Petrovich, R. Crossman 1PresidentD, R. Seastrom, R. Ermark, P. Braun, P. jacksis. 3rd row: G. Boland, R. Read, C. Turner, J. Englis, D. Case, R. Granville. lst: J. Chizmadia, M. Kosrick, J. Taylor, S. Godfrey, E. Murray, B. Bergere, S. Simmons, K. Clauson. Znd: M. Signes, A. Zuger, V. Lorenson, J. Henckel, A. Gilhuly, A. Huntington, J. Reck, J. Stefanko, D. Keane, J. Jones, S. Kugler, M. Johnson, A. Hendricks. Std: B. Bilyard, F. Tallcouch, J. Littlefield, J. Brainerd, P. Fay, B. Nelson, B. Beadle, S. Bondy, B. Greenberg, M. Behn. 4th: Mr. Burr, B. Wakeman, R. Jagetz, D. Morris, M. Bordes, M. Parisi, M. Wedlock, A. Malafronte, L. Ericsson, C. Anderson, E. Baumrind, Mr. Bowes. Sth: P. Atherton, P. Nagy, C. Hoyt, R. Gillette, D. Hamilton, H. Harrington, S. Forizs. EWSPAPER C The members of the club elected the following officers: Fred Fenning, president, Joan Murchie, vice- president, Adrienne Gordon, secretary, and treasurer, George Gross. Miss Claire Durrast was our adviser. During the year movies were shown on the making of a newspaper, and we heard the editors from The Fairfield Newr and the Wertport Town Crier. The Newspaper Club has acquired a great deal of inter- esting information through these programs which helped carry out the aim of the club-to acquaint the students with the variety and quality of news- papers. THE The major change in The Fox this year was to a smaller size and a better quality paper. Snookie , the golden hamster, pet of the biology classes, made the biggest headlines in '48-'49. The Fox also featured letters from jiri, the European boy to whom Roger Ludlowe students have sent money NEWSPAPER CLUB lst row: H. Wharton, H. McGee, R. Goodwin, G. Gross, F. Fenning, Durrast. 2nd row: R. Schuler, J. Sambrook, S. Garamella, M. Blum, man, J. Gumkowski, F. Beaudin, D. Godo, A. Kanawall. Std row: J. Simmons, L. Beatty, S. Smith, E. Giddings. F0 again this year. Interviews of our foreign visitors Anne Mueller of England and John Roeder of Lux embourg, also provided interesting reading. The Cuh, the freshman newspaper which was started early in the year, was a step in preparing freshmen for work on The Fox. J. Murchie, A. Gordon, R. Sakal, E. Short, Miss G. Birmelin, M. Bochniak, 1. Gamble, A. Sher- Benway, S. Finley, G. Francik, E. George, R. Z 2 5 2 :F 5' , X 1 wa . f 5 vga 7 4' PSV STUDENT CONGRESS lst row: E. Tarczali, J. Renjilian, J. Hubbard, J. Donald, D. Bahe, C. Sullivan, M. Lobdell, S. Pellett, R. Pellett. 2nd row: E. Wakeman, D. Mount, A. George, W. Potter, T. Sandberg, J. Brendel, S. Jennings, R. Pawlikowslci, J. Kovacs, Mr. Hellmann. 3rd row: J. Brendel, E. Molloy, P. Nagy, N. Judd, T. Birar, D. Godfrey, D. Cavanaugh, G. Austin, D. Booth. 4th row: D. Morris, M. Porter, M. Bordes, S. Scott, J.Weyls, B. Berch, J. Foytho, N. Peck, R. Ballog, M. Sat- Ialle. SPANISH CLUB lst row: J. Larson, B. Lutinski, F. Barnes, C. McDonald, F. Lotty, E. Mutrary, P. Horvath, S. Englis, T. Chetvansky, Miss M. Thompson. 2nd row: R. Linley, J. Taylor, B. Tamas, L. Klein, M. Signes, S. Burr, J. Foytho. 3rd row: E. Allen, F. Nield, E. Beket, M. Dawid. E C ' -' aw 3 :tai STUDENT CONGRESS The Student Congress has completed an active year as the governing student body at Roger Ludlowe. The following ofiicers were elected for 1948-49: president, Jo Brendelg vice-president, Ed Tarczali, and secretary, Marilyn Porter. The executive com- mittee ,which plans the agenda for the congress meetings, included: freshman representative, Jack Hubbard, sophomore representative, Trygve Sand- bergg junior representative, Dolores Morris, and senior representative, Ronald Ballog. During the year the Community Relations Com- mittee, headed by joan Foytho, continued the support of our war orphan, Jiri, and also the directed drives in the school-Community Chest, Red Cross, and the March of Dimes. Through the Metropolitan School Study Council and the Herald Tribune the school entertained two foreign students, John Roeder of Luxembourg and Anne Mueller of Wakeneld, England. The pre-game Bassick Day was established as a traditional day to be celebrated each year by the football team, wearing dungarees, and the other boys wearing no ties or jackets. Mr. Hellmann was our faculty adviser, replacing Mr. Whittaker. i We had six committees that helped to guide the different phases of our school life. These were the following: social, community relations, budget, assem- bly, school morale, and club committees. CO Qi 5 5 R s -s!9'o'Qvs- s 5 it . EL CIRCULO ESPANOL President ...,..,...... ..,...,.,..., .,,..........,.,....,...,..,.,....,...,..,,..,.........,.......... E l issa Ann Murray Vice-president ........ Treasurer ......,.. Secretary ....,........ Faculty Adviser ,.... Frances Lotty Carolyne McDonald Pearl Horvath . .,.... Mary P. Thompson A very successful year was enjoyed by the mem- plus Spanish atmosphere. In the afternoon we attend bers of the Spanish Club. The major event of the ed a very interesting Spanish movie. At our regular year was our visit to New York City. At this time meetings we entertained ourselves with songs, games we enjoyed a luncheon which featured Spanish food skits, and records-all in Spanish of course. 0 1 U asv a 5-f 1 I Jaef iii I inf f l. E f .13 5k1 it 4,1 Y Ma f K , my ,A ., ,Wg .J 'Z 1. DEBATI The members of the Debating Club entered en- thusiastically into the groups activities this year which included the correct procedure in debating and in panel discussions. On our agenda also were a trip to Yale to hear a formal debate and plans for N G CLUB a debate with Fairfield Preparatory School freshmen. From our freshman-sophomore student group we selected Dick Mount as presidentg Mary Lou Lobdell, vice-presidentg Marion Diemand, secretaryg and Maura Murphy, chairman of the Steering Committee. s.4os+o I f 5 NRM sys l MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB President ............,.............,..,... ...,.....,..,...t,..,.............,..........,...... ...,,........ J o hn Hubbard Secretary and Treasurer .,...,.. .,.... R ichard Lacy Faculty Adviser .....,,...... ,...,. M r. Strout During the past year the club has had several the cooperation of the Board of Education and Mr contests-the hand-launched glider, the U control, Strout the school has been open every Thursday night the swing control, and the rubbenfree flight. Through to those interested in building airplane models. 73 1 CREW STAG E 16, TAGECRE What would happen if they weren't there? The show wouldn't go on, that's all, because there are so many ropes, curtains, wires, light-switches, plugs, tools, and different kinds of spots that have to be used. The members of this organization must be present at all rehearsals to acquaint themselves with the duties assigned to them by the stage manager for the performance. Crew members work on stage, pin rail, switch board, mike , and in the projection room, in addition, they show movies to various classes. Presentations during the year included the follow- ing: Fathers' Club Show, Band Concert, Komian Play, A Cappella Choir Concert, and several school assem- blies. Because of the greater number of plays and assem- blies this year, it was necessary to increase the num- ber of stagecrew members. In addition to the usual number of performances, the competitive assemblies had been increased to include one-act plays as well as general talent shows. Outside organizations also made use of the stage more and more. Then, too, the increased use of visual-aid created a greater de- mand for the crew's operation of the moving picture projector. This year the crew lost such vets as joan Bald- win, Dave Booth, Nat Conners, Herb Harrington, Mort Northrup, Ed Walton, and jerry Swanson. I f t: F. F 'n . 1st row: D. Booth, R. Kalm, P. Northrop, N. Conners, H. Harrington, E. Walton, J. Swanson. n ron enm g 2nd row: Mr. Stebbins M. Porter, R. Mount, T. Sandberg, C. Schempp, J. Coyle, P. Braun, B. Nelson, Mr. Whxnalcer. 3rd row: E. Wakeman,,J. Coclin, E. Molloy, J. Akerson, D. Godfrey, D. Radel, S. Sturges, R. Walceman. lst row: E. Baumrind, R. Bakonyi, M. Ayers, A. Butkus, A. Carlson, S. Duff, A. Barrett, J. O'Neil, A. Jones, K. Furdon, A. Hendricks. 2nd row: E. Smith, C. Jones, M. Smith, J. Shea, C. Lutinski, P. Hoyt, B. Beadle, L. Goyette, I. Guilmet, E. Bruchalski, S. Godfrey, B. Berg, J. DeMartino, C. Plujski. 3rd row: Mrs. B. Kunhardt, R. Civkin, C. Pettyford, W. Connors, R. Pawlikowski, J. Wedlock, J. Taylor, C. D'Atelo, J. Clampett, H. Bown, J. Szepessy, J. Brendel. 4th row: V. Mickune, C. Anderson, B. Smith, W. Krause, M. Kropitis, C. Bourgeois, C. Lindstrom, E. Wiens. 5th row: A. Sotes, W. Gillette, W. Potter, J. Slingo, P. Cutling, J. Wotring, M. Pleasic, P. Strolin, A. Rafferty, B. Kamph, J. Fitts. SOPHOMORE DRAMATIC CLUB President ......,..,......,..,...............,.,.....,.. .,.....,.........,..............,.,....... .,.,.... B a rbara Beadle Vice-President ,.... ..,..... J ohn Wotring Secretary ......., ...... W illiarn Connors Treasurer ....... ,....,... J can Kovacs The Sophomore Dramatic Club was very busy un- The stars of tomorrow were chosen for the der the leadership of Mrs. Kunhardt. At our regular annual spring play, Patched Coat, from a wide monthly meetings our talent was displayed in such variety of talent. roles as Julius Caesar and Country Farmers . 75 THESPIANS lst row: Miss Kelly, H. Harrington, R. Nemeth, J. Brendel, C. Robinson, D. Booth, Mrs. DiMassimo 2nd row B Stay ros, S. Thompson, N, Gledhill, N. Peck, B. Berch, J. Thompson, M. Alcott, E. Murray, A. Zuger, J. Weyls. KOMIAN AND THESPIAN ACTIVITIES September October . , November December January . , . , . . . Rehearsals of Happy journey . Two performances of Happy journey School Assembly Demonstration scenes for parents at Open House Guest performance of Happy journey at Norwalk High School , . Organization of all clubs Discussion of plans for remainder of year Organization and training of a make-up corps to assist all school performances Presentation of Christmas tableaux for Christmas Assembly , , . , Election of Komian Oilicers Group attendance at Laurence Olivier's ' Hamlet Election of Thespian Officers Appointment of Thespian Honors and Membership Committees l KOMIANS lst row: j. Zullo, J. Nastasia, C. Pietrick, C. Robinson, P. Fay, N. Peck, V. Lorensen, P. Atherton, A. McCarthy, N. Rehnberg, C. Campbell. 2nd row: A. Zuger, E. Eisenman, S. Newton, R. Norton, M. Sanka, B. Bilyard, J. Henckel B. Berch, M. Barrett, R. Stewart, F. Baronoski, M. johnson, S. Simmons, J. jones, E. Murray. 3rd row: Mrs. DiMassimo, A. Grey, M. Kostick, R. Davis, F. Tambakis, J. Stefanko, P. Murray, D. Nagy, F. Tallcouch, D. Keane, G. Stevens M. Alcott, L. Larson, B. Mortemore, B. Bergere, B. Waltman, R. Clauson, A. Scanzillo, G. Neverdousky, E. Shultz, J. Sharky. -ith row: R. Nemeth, R. Ballog, M. Minoski, P. Palmer, C. Forget, M. Brewer, M. Bordes, J. Littlefield, A. Gil- huly, M. Laurie, D. Morris, J. Anthony, B. Pelos, M. Mazzilo, S. Zuzick, A. Walye, J. Stirk, R. Graves, J. Smith 5th row: D. Booth, E. Hermann, B. johnson, C. Webster, H. Harrington, j. Brendel, L. Kelly, M. Wedlock, J. Thompson, E. Krehbiel, B. McGrath, L. Ericsson. February Thespian production of a radio play for Komians Casting of Dont Take My Penny, Komian three-act play March . ,. , , Rehearsals of Komian play Reading of scenes from Blizbe Spirit at club meeting April , .Evening performance of Komian play, Don? Take My Penny Production of radio play at W.N.A.B. Casting of one-act play May Thespian Banquet and Initiation Presentation of one-act play June . H Election of officers and program committee for 1949-50 Adoption of Calendar for 1949-50 1 .Lur- v s lst row: S. Scott, E. Szymkuc, N. Conners, C. Mercurio, H. Ando, K. Freeman, L. Olson, E. Pataky, E. Greer, J. Reck. 2nd row: Miss McLaughlin, N. Deer, H. Wiser, V. Koliada, K. Salik, P. Moran, A. Moravek, B. Plunske, M. Smith, J. Morrell, S. Gillette, J. Weyls. 3rd row: E. Crunden, J. Ludvinskl, A. Gambino, L Davis, A. Hurley, J. Baldwin, A. Huntington, M. Shelton, S. Kugler. The Theater Club, composed of senior girls, con- bers of the outstanding plays and to create a lively tinued its survey of the present-day stage which interest for the theater and its personalities. The high- offered many delightful plays and many pleasant est points of enjoyment were the three weekend trips discussions. The club's aim is to inform its mem- to New York on March 18, April l, and April 30. President ....... .....,....., H elen Ando Vice-president ,.... ,,.... C amille Mercurio Secretary ,....... ....,. N atalie Conners Kay Freeman Elizabeth I. McLaughlin Treasurer ........,. Club Adviser ....., 78 SE IOR COUNCIL On a memorable day last june the present mem- bers of the Senior Council were tapped Subse- quently, the following students were elected as officers: Ed Tarczali, presidentg Ronald Ballog, vice- presidentg and Billie Stavros, secretary. Marjorie G. Banks and John M. Gleason were selected as faculty advisers. The first social event, the Kick-Off , was spon- sored by the Council in September. At Halloween the Haunted House Hop provided a rollicking time, and on November 19, the annual Fairfield- Bassick Hop was held, which proved to be a huge lst rovx: SUCCCSS. At Christmas time the Council went on several outings to Newtown and Stepney in search of ever- greens. Soon after, the school was decorated with boughs of green-adding a festive touch to the building and filling the hearts of all with Christmas cheer. Special attention was directed to the main corridor by the erection of a lovely manger scene. ln addition to sponsoring social functions and worthwhile projects throughout the year, the Senior Council has contributed to the promotion of school morale and cooperation. S. Scott, D. Booth, J. Weyls, E. Tarczali 1Pres.J, R. Ballog fVice-Presl N Peck M Sattane 1 Fo tho. . , . , . , . y 2nd row: Mr. Gleason, R. Pellett, 1. Brendel, B. Berch, Miss Banks, Not in ' : B. S ' picture tavros fSec y. J . lst row: G. Fiocca, J. Hiza, D. Carlson, R. jagetz, K. Clauson, E. Scalo, R. Westberg, J. Agostino. 2nd row: Mr. Ric- C l M B 'de, R. Link, S. Senior, H. Hunter, Miss Merillat. ciardi, P. Northrop, E. Cink, R. ur ee, J. ac fl JUNIOR AND SENIOR SCIENCE CLUB The junior and Senior Science Club was composed of students taking chemistry, biology, or physics and was directed by faculty members-Katherine Meril- lat, Richard S. Ricciardi, and Eugene C. Sleigle. The members elected Edward Lee, presidentg Pal- mer Northrop, vice-presidentg Rosemary jagetz, sec- retaryg and Edward Cink, treasurer. During the past year the members were enter-S tained by a full program of lectures, field trips, and demonstrations put on by various groups. t row: B. Smith, M. Shelton, A. nger, H. Wiser, M. Johnson, J. ytho, A. McCarthy, C. Varian, L. urray, J. Jones, A. Hendricks, 2nd w: J. Levins, A. Isbister, J. Bald- n, N. Conners, A. Huntington, M. ewer, M. Signes, R. Pawlikowski, Wall, M. Behm. 3rd row: B. altman, M. Laurie, M. Parsons, D. xrris, M. Bordes, J. Littleneld, L rson, E. Baumrincl, R. Ventrilio, Tipaldi, J. Henckel. 4th row: F. lcacs, B. Seastrom, J. Fozard, J. vo, J. Agostino. SAFETY PATROL .., yo,-tt.. Y HALL MONITO lst row: M. Baxter, D. Neverdousky C. Higgins, s. Buff, M. J. Alcott: B. Bergere, C. Varian, A. Coffin, J. Henckel, J. Hultgren, J. Lahl. 2nd row: E. Szymkuc, H. Ando, V. Lor- enson, S. Scott, M. Barret, F. Baran- osky, A.Gilhuly, C. Forget, R.. Davis, S. Parkermege, M. A. O'Bara, B. Bil- yard, F. Barnes, J. Miller, L. Murray. 3rd row: E. Wakeman, S. Kugler, B. Nelson. G. Stevens, D. Keene, B. Waltman, J. Baldwin, N. Conners, A. Huntington, D. Fay, P. Devore, P. McKeon, R. Linley, J. Taylor, J. Miller, G. Wilmot, M. West, J. May, G. Austin. 4th row: T. Bitar, J. McVicar, R. Westberg, S. Gillette, K. Freeman, C. Mercurio, P. North- rop, E. Pataky, L. Olson, W. Wasco, R. Flader, J. Thompson, K. Arnold, V. Curran, B. Greenberg, F. Arm- strong, J. Brainerd, J. Brendel, P. Moran, J. Jones. Sth row: M. Sat- tane, J. Sturges, L. Wishneski, R. Smith, R. Flacler, T. Hey, R. Harper, M. Laurie, J. Brotherton, F. Bertola, D. Raclel, D. Kalm, G. Fiocca, O. Cink, S. Boncly, C. Webster, D. Booth, J. Swanson, E. Molloy. FUTURE TEACHERS of AMERICA lst row: F. Tambakis, M. Porter, E. Bruchalski, P. Hoyt, J. Henckel, E. Murray, C. Colonnese, A. Barrett, B. Bilyard, M. Bonvicini. 2nd row: D. Carlson, E. Cole, J. Brown, C. Hach- man, J. Rockoff, M. Lorensen, M. Lobdell, J. Armor, A. Curlee, M. Frend. 3rd row: A. Carlson, C. D'Attelo, F. Richell, J. Brotherton, J. MacDonald, E. Fenton, J. Kamin- ski, F. Barnes, Miss Johnson. 4th row: E. Aronson, K. Clauson, D. Lyons, P. Boland, G. Fiocca, J. Agos- tino, P. McKeon, J. Lahl, V. Curran. Y-TEENS lst row: C. Salik, J. Henckel, S. Scott, B. Berch, V. Lorrenson, M. Signes, R. Corsano, C. D'Attelo, S. Simmons, V. Koliada, 2nd row: Miss Bennett, A. Gambino, L. Goyette, A. Walye, A. Malafronte, A. Sepot, A. Daniels, D. DeChamps, M. Simko, Miss Dimiclc. 3rd row: M. Ruddi- man, L. Ericsson, J. Merly, J. Taylor, A. Sliney, D. Odesky. JR. RED CROSS lst row: S. Bondy, C. Anderson, L. Goyette, V. Lorensen, M. Barrett, P. Shea, R. Inderdohnen, J. Merly, E. Gura, E. Bruchalski, R. Sakucenis, D. Cushion, K. Arnold, J. Henry. 2nd row: A. Sliney, J. Taylor, P. Marsilio, Y. Kochis, L. Davis, C. Colonnese, M. Graham, B. Hope, D. Selski, K. Short, E. Mathews, A. An- derson, J. Henckel, F. Ritchel, J. DeMartino. 3rd row: A. Barnard, N. Deer, M. Sanka, E. Boinec, R. Godo, C. Graze, A. Daniels J. Green- s un F. Fo el E. Crunden, N. Co P 1 g 1 ' civi, J. Krivensky. 4th row: A. Huntington, S. Galaske, M. Ericsson, S. Lincoln, J. Kaminski, M. Mockler, J. Thompson, M. Parsons, V. Cut- ran, J. MacLeod. 82 0 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA This club is part of a national organization, the as personality development. Observing and actually purpose of which is to interest high school students taking over a class in the grade or high school, in the teaching profession. At the meetings various under the direction iof a teacher, is the high point types of teaching opportunities are discussed as well of the year. Y-T The Y-TEENS is an international organization connected with the Y.W.C.A. The name, Jolly Rogers , was first adopted in October, 1943, by a group of junior and senior girls. In 1947, under a new constitution, admittance was extended to soph- omores. The girls of the club are socially active in EENS sponsoring dances and parties. An annual Career Day at the Y is planned by all Y-TEENS in the Bridgeport area. The jolly Rogers is under the faculty advisership of Eleanor H. Dimick and Vir- ginia L. Bennett. - JUNIOR RED CROSS President ...........,..................,....,........,....,.,..,...,... ,.....,..........,....,...,.....,......... J oyce Merly Vice-President .,...,.. .,....,,.,..,. P atricia Shea Treasurer ............. ,..... R obert Inderdohnen ' Secretary ....,..,......,........,,...,.............,..,...,,. ,..,.,...,..........,....,,.....,....,... E leanor Gura The Junior Red Cross sponsored the following projects this year: a membership drive to enroll the whole school, the filling of overseas boxes for chil- dren in Europe, the preparation of Christmas gifts for forty boys in the U. S. Coast Guard Dispensary at New London, and the collecting of Christmas cards. The club held a series of food sales to raise money to fill a large chest with school supplies for a school in Europe. The members had an active production schedule. They knitted mittens and an afghan. At club meet- ings they made scrapbooks for children in hospitals. With the help of the Art Department they made menu covers for the Armed Forces. The club also arranged for a girls' assembly pro- gram to arouse interest in the Red Cross Home Nursing Course. BOYS' GYM CLUB FORUM lsr row: R. Demshak, M. Deer, P. Devore, D. Neverdousky, A. Gross, M. Fitzpatrick, F. Wish- neski, R. Clinton, Mr. Harper. Pres. Charles Osterberg Sec,-Treas. joseph Hauser Faculty Adviser-George Taylor The Gym Club, now nearing the end of its first consisting of tumbling, pyramid building, and acro- decade, enjoyed another successful year of activity. batic stunts. Several exhibitions were put on by the At the weekly meetings held during the winter and club during the season. early spring, the members took part in a program CUB lst row: F. Wilmot, T. Nos: M. Lobdell, M.Lorensen, S. Reic J. Rockoff, I.. Pedersen, A. l Poles, J. Petrovich. 2nd row: M Bowes, J. jones CStudent advi ery, E. Cole, L. Ceresa, G. Bi melin, R. Turner, R. Elias, 1 Moore, E. Burr CBusiness adv ery. FORUM CLUB President , , ,. ,, . ., .,,.. ., .. . . . Robert Demshak Vice-President-Treasurer . ,V....... PHI Devore Secretary , ,..,.. ROClI'1Cy CllflfO1'1 The aim of the Forum Club was to acquaint stu- artended a debate at Yale and participated in debates dents with parliamentary procedure, the methods of with local high schools. We feel that we have debating, and other discussion techniques. This year, benented greatly by the informative meetings. under the supervision of Mr. Alanson Harper, we BOYS' GYM CLUB t row: G. Fiocca, J. Hauser, D. vanaugh, C. Osterberg 1 Pres- entj , S. Berardino, W. Klein, R. frker, G. Swanson, R. Clark. d row: G. Austin, 1. Kiraly, D. -iter, P. Adams, j. Gogot, R. Jgot, L. Stuart, H. Hidu, R. helan. 3rd row: W. Wasco, R. arty, F. Ostrosky, T. Farma, C. sztor, C. Amante, R. Barbessi, DeVore, R. Berggren. 4th av: R. Pellett, R. Ballog, J. But- s, J. Sturges, 1. Northcott, D. lch, J. Link, C. Powers, C. irwood. M, t v, , 1, , LJV, Vi , 1 . . 'I Q 5 Q 5 a 4 ,' .2 -, U 3 .L , . ,L-We 7 r ,Q ly. ..., SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS , - U Miss Kelly, Class Adviser, E. Rehl CPres1dentJ, S 1'0WI Mr- Whittaker CCl21SS AdViSCfl, D- M01'fiS Godfrey CSecretaryJ, J. Brainerd CTreasurerD, J ffifefafyl, T- Bifaf iTfC?i5U1'e1'l,G- AUSUH CVice- Kovacs CVice-Presidentj, Miss Merillat, Class Ad- sidentl, E. Molloy CPresidentj. vigef, 1 li- 'v -f , as . A. Zuger, C, Webster, C. Lutinski, J. Girard, E. Scoran. BATO TWIRLERS The majorette and the twirlers contributed toward the zest and pep so necessary to a marching band. During the past season they appeared with the band at all the football games and marched with this group in the Memorial Day parade, 86 EB An innovation this year in the school's musical clubs was the dance band. The success of this group is due, in a large way, to the enthusiasm of its organizer, Mr. German, who, in organizing the band had two main purposes in mind. The first was to afford the participating members the opportunity of acquainting themselves with the style and the rhythms of dance music. The second reason was to furnish the school with a dance band of its own to perform at school-sponsored dances and other types of enter- tainment where a small ensemble would suffice. The band played for the sophomore dance, took part in the All Sports Banquet, and played at the Sophomore-Freshman Play and the Komian Play. lst row: W. Kasfeldt, H. Hunter, D. Hamilton, M. Sommers, R. Smith, T. Macek, G. Wilmot, Mr. German, W. Connors, A. Morrison, J. Hatch. l l 2 Sitting: C. Sternberg, M. Walker, A. Carlson, J. Englis, A. Winterbottom, J. Anderson, R. Davis, j. May, N. Mills, P. Suich, E. Btuchalski, J. Kaminski, P. Heetman, J. Kovacs, J. Hatch, D. Hamilton, W. Connors, W. Davis, C. Hoyt, O. Sara, J. Couture, M. Sommers. Standing: M. Dean, T. Macek, W. Kasfeldt, Mr. German. HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTR was the success scored by the group in the presenta- tion of the operetta, Szmbonnet Sue, in collaboration with the Roger Ludlowe choir. Another outstanding The ultimate goal of this organization was the development of a larger group capable of producing good music with musical finesse. The orchestra, under the direction of Mr. German, presentation of the year was the spring concert also enjoyed a successful season. Among the highlights jointly given with the choir. 88 THE BAND The band personnel for the 1948-1949 season consisted of thirty-six players, a majorette, and four twirlers, under the capable leadership of our new bandmaster, Michael German. One of the main objectives of the band was to have a marching unit capable of performing with precision and dexterity the various formations on the football field. The other objective was to acquire the skill and experience necessary to produce a musical program of high calibre. The band was present at all football games this year. New caps, purchased by the Fathers' Club, were worn for the first time at the traditional Fairfield-Bassick game on Thanksgiving Day. The band took part in the dedication of the new addition to the Stratfield School. In October it was on hand to open the meeting of the Bridgeport section of the Connecticut Education Association Convention, held at the Majestic Theater in Bridge- port. The Spring Concert in March, the state festival at Storrs, and the Memorial Day Parade completed the list of events at which this group made its appearance. Twirlers: C. Webster, J. Girard, A. Zuger, E. Scoran, C. Lutinski. lst row: R. Smith, P. DeVore, T. Macek, T. Stewart, A. Elsasser, W. Kasfeldt, O. Sara. 2nd row: C. Hultman, E. Allen, V. Mickune, W. Connors, A. Hendridcs, J. Gamble, M. Sommers. 3rd row: M. Lobdell, R. Syarto, R. Timko, J. Courture, D. Hamilton, J. Fozard. 4th row: C. Hoyt, W. Potter, G. Wilmot, C. Richmond, J. Hubbard, W. Davis. Sth row: F. Barnes, S. Weston, W. Connors, J. Hatch, R. Harper, G. Hubbard, H. Hunter. ' K A M.. . g. - PN 5 ih- lst row: K. Arnold, K. Furdon, H. Ando, j. O'Neil, C. Pettyford, V. Mickune, S. Hoinacki, E. Greer, M. Hustek, C. Bourgeois, M. Baxter, A. Scanzillo, C. Plunslte. 2nd row: D. Neverdousky, M. Andrews, C. Ferris, S. Godfrey, J. Henckel, B ldwin, J. MacBride, P. Nagy, E. Weins, P. Hatheway, A. Smith, B. Beadle, J. Clampett, E. Bruchalski. 3rd rowi j. a R. Civkin, M. Barrett, J. Steiner, E. Krehbiel, G. Russell, R. johnson, L. Kelley, B. Waltman, M. West, S. Scott, J. Bruce, V. Lindwall, J. Cieslak. 4th row: G. Wilmot, C. Keller, J. Stefanko, L Klein, C. Lindstrom, R. Wakeman, J. Reid, ' ' ' Y . A l' K. W ' ht, J. Fozard M. Smak, J. Pitock, A. Zuger, G. Stevens, J. Thompson. Sth row. Miss Burgstaller, W Phil ips, rig , R. Wilson, G. Neverdousky, J. Brcndel, F. Szymkuc, M. Rutldiman. D. Booth. A CAPPELLA CHOIR The calendar for the year included attendance at the music festivals and the annual spring concert in May. During the fall season the choir was busy re- hearsing for several Christmas programs in which they 'participated These included a joint concert with the Community Chorus, a concert given at the United Church, and the annual high school Christmas assembly. jointly presented with the dramatic group. Following the holidays work was started on the operetta, The Smzbonnez Girl, presented with success in january. OFFICERS President . Vice-President . .. Secretary . . . Treasurer . Joan Henckel . Grace Stevens . Helen Ando Welbourne Phillips PERSONALITIES 5' Pg ft 3? 'Q in .zwun-ny 1 O 1 Q V..- 11 ' 1 A , .s N , 'as-3 K U1 ww 2 i K, . V ,, . ' 'N,'T.. fx if R. Q 735 6 'Ns hu..- nm. IT .i CA W., Xx 4, md' Qi 4 if LI. 'H W! ' sz- -A ,,A ,'.i:ffw1 ifww- Q fi yf?'.??2w- 'f, , 1 nf my -' - if 9 , 'N Qs Y ' i 3 w M A q 'V ' L ff If ., . 'Wgflxif , M , , .5 4 S., iff ., A 'J ffl! Pai' I up 'QP N X W '-.3 V I if b 4 . jg , ggixk V -, s - ...fi . ' Y if A QQ' if Mmkg ' L AM .,A'. 4 Y. ' 2 fd ff A-'Mk x.., . Y KVM ' FT- A -1: -'HNZQS BO' E . w 'W ,V ma- 530 5 .h , . 1- E . 'E I F J! 4' 3 2 X 1,1,,jg:5iZ 'aiu' ,,,,,,..a 9 ima., Qui X xxxsfk-..-,kM KWMMWM , ,J ,, 1nwf'1v4 fl Hmm., W' Huw. w 97 CLASS WILL We, the brilliant and highly beloved class of '49, do hereby call to witness the entire student body of Roger Ludlowe Cfreshmen includedj, the faculty, and the staff. On this austere but glorious occasion we do hereby bequeath all our wordly goods, to wit: To our long-suffering principal, the Right Honorable Harold A. Swaflield, do we leave our sincerest thanks and best will, in appreciation of his help, advice, and interest in all our projects throughout our four-year stay here. To Miss Foley and Mr. Sleigle, our yearbook advisers, deepest appreciation for their help, without which the publication of the book would have been impossible. To our class adviser, Miss Eleanor Dimick, we leave all our gratitude for her 'efforts on our behalf during the duration of our stay. And, at last, to the entire staff at Roger Ludlowe, from chemistry and Latin teachers to the chefs who have served us with good food for such a long time, our best wishes as we prepare to plunge into the outside world of colleges or business. And now, the part that the underclassmen always wait so longingly for-that portion of the will wherein we seniors, so heavily favored by the gods, do deign to pass on a few of our admirable traits to the frosh, sophs, and juniors. w Rosemary Jagetz bequeaths her ability to talk on all deep subjects to Charles Wargo, though he doesn't need much help. Pearl Horvath leaves her upper plate to Chloe Anderson. Paul Pontillo leaves his streamlined limousine to Victor Grasso. To some other unfortunate football player, Jack Reskus bequeaths his crutches. Ralph Rollinson leaves his reckless weekends to anyone who thinks he can take them. Charles Powers and Don Reiter argue their way out. Albert Rutka leaves his seat in biology class to some other lost soul who may be marooned in a class with all girls. Frank Sabia, Ted Sileo, and Vincent Slesinski edge out even more quietly than they came in. Billy Sabo bequeaths his H20 bucket to next year's varsity football manager. joe Salvo leaves his excellent manners to George Lewis. Mike Sattane leaves for Washington, D. C., and the next presidential election. Tony Scatena leaves his unused razor blades to some hopeful freshman. Honey Gardner and Cecilia Higgins leave together, hoping that everyone has had as much fun as they. To Mary Louise Walker, Sally Gillette bequeaths her sense of humor. Sam Senior leaves his captivating charm to joe Zullo. Skip Shay skips out, much to the sorrow of the girls. John Slovensky leaves his calm nature to john Reid. Roland Spigarolo leaves a few dozen extra athletic points to somebody who may be short. Bob Smith bequeaths his licorice stick and his chair in the band to Dick Petitti. Tom Stewart leaves his red-hot trumpet and his collection of Dizzy's records to johnny Hatch, another Bop fiend. Elaine Greer leaves on a high note, with Millie Barrett accompanying as usual. To Mr. Swalfeld, Dot Haux leaves her ravishing blond hair. 98 Alice Huntington bequeaths her sports ability to Mary Ann Lorenson. Ann Hurley leaves her well-read collection of books to Claire Robinson. joan Henckel leaves her golden voice to the frogs in Pine Creek. Cathy Bogdanski leaves her well-dressed appearance to Dolores Morris. Dot Carlson's teaching ability is left to Barbara Billiard. Nat Conners leaves her poise to a gal who doesn't really need much-Sue Godfrey. Geraldine Drew leaves for a life of wedded bliss. joan Foytho bequeaths some of her radiant charms to Lorrie Pederson. Millie Giambasi, mankind's closest answer to perpetual motion, leaves her celebrated gift o' gab to John Robert Wotring. Larry Stuart leaves behind a very good friend, Lilia Tipaldi. Lou Stopa, our ex-G. I., leaves with his diploma. To Marian Smak, Jerry Swanson leaves his comic book collection. Steve Szekeres leaves his great singing voice on the school bus to his swooning admirers. Tom Szepessy leaves for Sleepy Hollow. Ed Tarczali leaves his high position as president of the Senior Council to anyone who may be capable of such an honor. Charles Vassallo leaves his beloved lab and a set of worn-out test tubes to john Couture. Joe Vecsey leaves his sweetly scented pipes to his brother Louie. Noble Vincent bequeaths his pair of tennis shoes to those girls who are never able to find theirs for gym. Roy Westberg leaves his mastery of El Camino Real to be further cultivated by Jerry Ringle. Ross Whelan leaves his fondness for old car engines to Dick Banks. To carry on the honor of the clan, Larry Wishneski leaves his sister. Helen Ando leaves her captaincy in the cheerleaders to Fritz Flader. Joan Baldwin bequeaths her foul shots to Marilyn Porter. Florence Baranosky leaves Tom Greenawalt to the mercy of the junior girls. Franny Barnes leaves, taking with her the ability to make lots of new friends. Barbara Berch leaves her happy-go-lucky nature for the use of some junior during exam time. Betty jacksis leaves her fun loving willingness to Mary Ann Bordes. To any envious juniors, Marion johnson leaves her little black book. Don McNamara bequeaths his spot on the soccer team to Paul Nagy. joe Mickett leaves the following advice to next year's chemistry class, Don't given ing you can out-talk him! Dick Murray leaves his bass voice to Dick Haux. Dick Nemeth leaves his sophisticated air to Don Cavanaugh. To Tryg Sandberg Mort Northrop leaves his unfailing ability to get out of classes for stage crew. Charles Osterberg bequeaths his time-worn seat in Gendron't to Judy Pitock. Red Pellett leaves his ability in the field of leadership to Ed Molloy. Pete Pestaloui bequeaths his ability at Ping Pong and card playing to jim Martin. Don Peterson leaves his famous jokes and his seat in 115 to a placid junior. james McVicar leaves his phone number to any girl who wants it. Judy jones leaves her Fox Cub: to struggle on alone. Sally Kassay bequeaths her interesting diary to future classes for reference. Frank Takacs wills The Brain to posterity. Charles Reed leaves his enthusiasm for junior Achievement- to Marion Bonvicini. Adeline Gambino leaves, finally escaping from the torments of Don Fisch. To Emil Kerekes, Cornell Pasztor leaves his proficiency at tumbling. Chooch Neverdousky leaves to open up a wrecked car lot. Jean Heyse leaves her bravery in class to Raymond Granville. Ginny Gayda bequeaths her seat directly in front of the teacher's desk to anyone brave enough to take it. Frank Ostrosky leaves blushingly. Doris Hunt leaves her flashing eyes to Red Baumrind. Anne Isbister bequeaths her prodigious reading program to Alma Eisenman Micky Monoski leaves his effervescent nature to Mr. Briggs. Alma Klein and Louise Klein leave their becoming shyness to Dewey Godfrey. To Eddie Wakeman, Ernie Torok bequeaths his slow boiling point. George Mozier leaves a helping hand to Miss Smith. John Northcott leaves the gym club at last. John Pierwola bequeaths his smiling countenance to janet Brendel. Millie Brink leaves with Joe Hauser. Kay Freeman leaves her important safety patrol position by the main entrance to Tom Bitar. ' To Kathy Furdon, Sally Burr leaves her bar of Woodbury. Terry Chervansky and Stella Englis leave, separated at last. Kay Clauson liddles her way out. Brenda Collier leaves her accent to Drew Radel. Elaine Crunden leaves for the hills. Mary Ann Cummings leaves her second clarinet position to Mary Lou Lobdell. Dot Czyzun wills her proficiency in typing to envious juniors. Ladlie Davis leaves for modeling school. Nancy Deer leaves her affectionate last name for future use to some shy freshman. Terry Defeo leaves for a certain sailor. Lillian Durand wills her sweet disposition to Doris Nevetdousky, although she already possesses one herself. Eleanor Gura leaves her invention of a new dance step to all devotees of the light fantastic. Nancy L. Hull and Nancy W. Hull, leave the faculty with less confusion due to like names. In witness, whereof we set our hand and seal this fifteenth Nday of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. Charles Hoyt, Chairman Pearl Horvath Virginia Lorensen Sylvia Scott Mary Signes Robert Smith 100 CLASS PROPHE CY About a week ago our local paper carried this article: Fairfield, Conn. june 22, 1959 Reverse Progress , the turn-about program of Fairfield is fast on its way to completion. Reconstruction of the summer resort town should be finished late in 1960. To say that this anecdote puzzled me is a masterpiece of understatement. So in- trigued was I that I boarded the first convenient train to my old home town. The sight that met my wondering eyes was a grotesque mixture of the old and the new. Sup- porting one corner of the railroad station was a form rendered unrecognizable by a thick cloud of smoke issuing from a corn-cob pipe clenched tightly between the teeth of Charles Hoyt. With the information I wrenched from this affable gentlemen, I knew immediately the cause of this weird transformation-Jo Brendel and Dave Booth headed the town's administration as first and second selectmen respectively. As I circled the building, my curious gaze fell upon a little boy, adorning the fair lady of a movie poster with a moustache. As he stepped back to admire his handiwork, he caught sight of me and took to his heels, but not before I saw that he was no little boy, it was Jack May. As I strolled down Sanford Street, I noticed that many of the old establishments had been taken over by my' former classmates. From the open door of the familiar old blacksmith shop emerged clanging sounds. In front of a roaring fire James Fozard forged a horseshoe while Frank-Chizmazia maintained a none-too-gentle grasp on that unfortunate animal's hoof. An age-worn bench still decorated the outside of the shop, and upon it lounged Joseph Agostino, Nicholas Ardito, and Rod Coleman, looking as if nothing short of an earthquake could shake them loose. A hunch prompted me to look further. In the next doorway I was rewarded by the sight of Don Twinkle Toes Carmichael shuffling about between his washtubs in pigtails, pajamas, and sandals, chanting, No tickee, no laundreef' As I crossed the street I observed Joanne Taylor, Camille Mercurio, Betty Majar, and Virginia Lorenson with their noses pressed against the glass of the College Town Shop. I stopped to see the cause of such profound interest and found that it was only Charles Abramo, Leonard Lindberg, Mike Makar, and Franny Lebinski who were trying on derbies inside. Passing on, I waved a hearty greeting to Billie Stavros, setting up a window display in the neighboring shop. A sudden commotion in the street caused me to turn around. Followed by shrieking children and yapping dogs, a group of girls, bearing a large banner, made their complaint public in no uncertain terms. It was no surprise to me to 101 learn that they were Janet Larson, Arlene McCarthy, Lee Murray, joan Orosz, Sally Parkermege, and Tisha Shea still advocating a co-educational system for Fairfield University. Smiling to myself, I turned around, only to be confronted by an advertisement for Harrington's Photographic Studios. No harm in investigating, I thought, and proceeded to mount the stairs. As I opened the door, voices in violent disagreement fell upon my ear. One glance showed me the situation. Nancy Peck, prominent in theatrical circles, was berating Herb because some pictures would not be ready for display in the theater lobby in time for the opening of her new show. just a case of misunderstanding, but causing no end of trouble. Meanwhile, in the corner, Roger Ishkan posed before a mirror, trying first a smile, then a grin, and finally a leer, none of which seemed to please him. Apparently he had been told he was photogenic. As I started to return to the street, I noticed that Zuger's Dance Studio was next door to Herb's. This was worth looking into. Inside Eleanor Szymkuc pounded the piano while Adrienne chided a class of five-year-olds with, Of course you can touch your elbows to the floor without bending your knees. Practice makes perfect. At these words Jane Levins, Joan Ludvinsky, Carolyne McDonald, and Barbara Parker, sitting on the sidelines, looked at each other in terror and nibbled their nails with renewed vigor. Upon reaching the street door, I was ushered out in medieval gallantry by Carl Keller, bowingnlow and sweeping off his hat with a flourishing gesture. Hoping to escape this nightmare, I headed for the theatre. Only when I got inside did I realize that this was Wednesday and a silent was being shown. With- out recognizing me, joseph Butkus snatched my ticket and warned me not to hold up the line. Seats in the first two rows, whispered Jean Morrell. I nodded and stumbled after her. The only vacant seat was placed squarely between Charles Hutchinson and Carl Hultman. I didn't mind passing the peanuts, but not being offered any was what hurt. As the picture did not claim my entire attention, I had time to look around. In the dim light on the piano Ed Lee could be distinguished, churning out the regulation melodies for a silent as he poured over Einstein's Theory. On my way out I thought of demanding a refund but seeing Ed Cink, hunched possessively over the cash box, I knew it was useless. In my younger days a trip to Gendron's had always been in order after a movie. A group of students, occupying the entire sidewalk, caused me to hop into the gutter or suffer the consequences. Behind the miniature libraries trod Charles Baum- gart, Donald Fisch, Joe Hauser, and Zoltan Kassay. Obviously, they hadn't been able to break the habit and, after ten years, were still pursuing higher education. I paused outside Gendron's for a glance at a circus advertisement. Hey and Hidu's Harlequinade was coming to town, featuring Heels Beals Benson as a fearless lion-tamer and Daredevil Dody , the bareback rider, but the picture of the traditional two-headed boy looked suspiciously like Rod Pellett and Ronny Ballog to me. As I stepped inside, the atmosphere seemed somehow strange, after a moment or two I realized what it lacked. Gone was the camouflaging cloud of cigarette smoke and the juke-box racket. The establishment had the air of a dignified, old-fashioned ice-cream parlor. Behind the counter presided Tony Farma Ccomplete with handle- bar moustachej keeping order as a good manager should. Gracing a corner table were Sally Kugler, Shirley Thompson, Janice Weyls, and Elouise Winterbottom who nodded and asked me to give the Swiss music box a twist. Before I could oblige, however, Georgiana Wilmot scooted out from behind the counter and beat me to it. I guess a place like that gets into your blood. By chance, I glanced outside, expecting to see the usual hot rod pull up in front when what to my wondering 102 eyes should appear not a sleigh, but a sight quite as unexpected. A surrey, drawn by two chestnut mares, drew sedately up before the establishment. Bob johnson and George Fiocca stepped down with unwonted dignity, tipped their derbies, and engaged in polite tete-a-tete with Ruth Linley and Betty Lutinski who were passing by. Across my mind flashed a vision of similar circumstances but different actions in bygone times. I sighed, How times have changed. A voice broke in on my reverie, Paper-get your evening paper. Would wonders never cease! Here was joan Reck peddling papers on the street. What I didn't know then was that as owner, editor-in-chief, head reporter, and top cartoonist, she opposed a large staff' For old times' sake I purchased a tabloid and glanced indifferently at the front page. Various newsy items caught my attention: SOAP BOX ORATOR ARRESTED AS DISTURBANCE Ann Lee of Fairfield, prominent woman speaker, battled the authorities as she was forcibly.. ,...,....,..............,.. ..... Turning to the sports page I found: FAIRFIELD SPORTSMEN TRIUMPH AGAIN The Brownies, the most outstanding chess team in the state, brought renown to their home town again in their twelfth straight victory. Captain james Kiraly led his mates, David Kulish, Robert Flader, Donald French, Robert Corker, and Thomas Henry through the battle .....,,.......,.,............,.. As I read, an odor of smoke crept in on a breeze, so, sensing excitement, I dashed pff in search of it. A gathering crowd showed me its source, a tumbledown hut near the railroad tracks. A horse-drawn fire wagon pulled up as Ed Hermann, Ere chief, jumped off with the first bucketg Richard Harper, Theodore Birkmaier, Ernest Antolini, and Eugene Aronson followed in quick succession with similar equipment. A shout of vandals, delinquents sounded at my elbow. Margie Wall quickly explained that the so-called building was hers and resumed the hue and cry. Immediately a staunch looking police corps hove in view to maintain order. While Warren Johnson, john Berg, and Ernest Beket swung their clubs at the shins of spectators, Nufer Bolmer dived behind the blazing shack and reappeared, dragging the trembling Peggy Porter, apparently playing practical jokes again. The blaze, being a small one, was soon extinguished and the satisfied townspeople returned, having had their day's excitement. Retracing my steps, I decided on a peep in at the library. just as I suspected, two of my former classmates, Pat Moran and Beverly Tamas, beamed at me from behind the desk as they stamped a pile of new books. Even here, familiar names intruded themselves. A book on travel by Mary R. Signes looked interesting, so did The Life of :be Party or How to be a Clown by Mary Ann O'Bara. As I was leaving I brushed shoulders with Ann Moravek . . . looking quite successful, who informed me that she is now owner of the Sc and lOc store. A group of women blocked the path in front of the grocery store. Friendly greetings were extended by Vicky Koliada, Elsie Murchie, Dorothy Tornay, Beatrice l03 Plunske and Dorothy Wach. A babble of domestic chit-chat proved too much for me, so I backed out as promptly as possible. The nevt object of interest was my old grammar school Where a group of hearty, healthy children romped in the backyard. Veronica Welky and Marty Shelton ap- peared to be at their wits' end in a round-up attempt while Sylvia Scott rather fruitlessly shook the best out of the old school bell. A glance at the far corner of the yard revealed three figures peering from behind a tree. A closer look proved them to be Dick Kalm, Franny Bertola and Dick Barbessi, pleasantly engaged in leering at these unsuspecting and innocent young teachers. When I returned IQ the front of the school, I noticed that the lawn was no longer empty but adorned by an assemblage of young ladies and a speaker. Perspiring from nervousness, Alex Lucas attempted to lecture on A Woman's Place in This New Community to a group which included Helen Wiser, june Whitney, Catherine Salik, jean Varian, Margaret Smith, and Eleanor Pataky. With this last quaint and charming picture in my mind, I decided it was time to take my departure. A few hundred steps brought me back to the spot from which I had earlier begun this little jaunt. As I stood there, confused by a maze of the day's happenings, Louise Olson and Evelyn Scalo approached me, inquiring whether I were coming or going. Before I could make a civil answer, though, they had boarded a northbound train and were off. C Probably escaping, too, I musedl. The journey home still did not permit me to collect my thoughts sufficiently. The crowning touch, however, occurred that night as I prepared for a restless sleep. Reflecting that a knockout drop would do a more efficient job, I searched for an aspirin to soothe my shattered nerves. The medicine chest seemed to be as empty as Mother Hubbard's cupboard until I brought to light a dusty old box. The name of its contents? You guessed it-Dawid's Dandy Drops. Judy Jones, Chairman Mary Ann O'Bara Billie Stavros s 104 1 lf 3554- .K A 's Q- ein 4 W' 1 A , Q V td VV ivjmgnx ,rf ,v b , X V as ' ,QQ , A 1.2 S 1 ' .1- Q r .K u r A n L lg Jfy? , X-A v 4- .. J ,Stacy E 5+ JSF- my W! YEARBOOK STAFF Editor-in-Chief-Frank Takacs. Associate Editors--Betty Lutinski, Joan Foytho, Catherine Bogdanski, Joseph Butkus. Faculty Advisers-Eleanor M. Foley, Eugene C. Sleigle. Class History-Emeline I. Garofalo, Faculty Adviser, Arlene McCarthy, Geraldine Drew. Class Will-Charles Hoyt, Chairman, Virginia Lorenson, Mary Signes, Robert Smith, Pearl Horvath, Sylvia Scott. Class Prophecy-Judy Jones, Chairman, Mary Ann O'Bara, Billie Stavros. Club Write-ups-Joanne Taylor, Chairman, Eleanor Szymkuc, Catherine Bogdanski. Boys' Sports-Joseph Butkus, Chairman, Joe Salvo, Dick Nemeth, Dick Harper, George Fiocca. Quotations-Marion S. Donaldson, Faculty Adviser, Charles Hoyt, Joe Butkus, Barbara Berch, Janet Larson, Carolyne McDonald, Sally Parkermege, Joan Arosz, Sally Kassay. Typing-Rose Veckerelli and Cynthia Caldwell, Faculty Advisers, Marion Johnson, Eleanor Pataky, Helen Wiser, Brenda Collier, Beatrice Plunske, Dorothy Czyzun. Advertising-Palmer Northrop, Charles Vassallo, Alice Huntington, Thomas Henry, Richard Kalm, Natalie Conners, Sally Kugler, Janice Weyls, Jane Levins, Jo Brendel, George Fioca, Edward Walton, Herb Harrington, Sally Gillette, Jack May, Camille Mercurio, Charles Osterberg, Rodman Pellett, Helen Ando, Eleanor Szymkuc, Joan Baldwin. Characteristics-Co-Chairmen, Katherine Freeman, Francis Bertola, Martha Shelton, William Sabo, Michael Minoski, Ruth Linley, Ann Isbister, Victoria Koliada, Nancy Deer, Robert Flader, Burr Perry, Marguerite Wall, Joanne Taylor, Veronica Welky, Sally Burr, Theresa Chervansky, Joan Henckel. CIRCULATION COMMITTEE Faculty-Ralph E. Whittaker, Chairman, Marjorie G. Banks, Eleanor B. Driscoll, John M. Gleason. Students-Shirley Thompson, Chairman, Joseph Agostino, Ernest Antolini, Ronald Ballog, Brenda Collier, Nancy' Deer, Adeline Gambino, Sally Gillette, Eleanor Gura, Nancy W. Hull, Carl Hultman, Alice Huntington, Ann Hurley, Jeanne Heyse, Virginia Johnson, Jim Kiraly, James McVicar, Camille Mercurio, Michael Minoski, Elsie Murchie, Lee Murray, Mort Northrop, Mary Anne O'Bara, Charles Ostrosky, Sally Parkermege, Cornell Pasztor, Nancy Peck, John Pierwola, Paul Pontillo, Peggy Porter, Charles Powers, Catherine Salik, Martha Shelton, Larry Stuart, Steve Szekeres, Mary Jean Varion, Elouise Winterbottom, LawrenceWishneski. 106 wk 'R Left ro right: B. Lurinski, J. Butkus, C. Bogdanski, F. Takacs, J. Foyrho. YEARBOOK EDITOR AND ASSISTANTS Eleanor Foley Faculty Advisor iw.-af, 'me 'fwggylu ..-1 rf Eugene C. Sleigle Faculty Advisor rw... .x we Q . V..-. ,w ,- yw, j 2 if ..,, . ,gypuudqr I' Q .W ymmqi ADVERTISING-CIRCULATION lst row: B. Collier, H. Ando, E. Szymkuc, M. Minoski, S. Thompson, E. Murray, N. Connors. 2nd row: J. May, C. Mer- cutio, J. Wcyls, J. Baldwin, C. Salik, P. Porter, R. Kalm. 3rd row' P. Northrop, M. O'Bara, V. Johnson, N. Peck, A. Hurley. S. Kugler, A. Huntington, G. Fiocca. 4th row: R. Ballog. C. Osterlwerg, AI. Agostina, C. Vassallo, L. Wishneski, J. McVicar. 5th row: F. Salnia, D. McNamara, R. Harrington, xl. Brendel. E. Vifalton, I.. Stuart. CNot in picture: S. YEARBOOK STAFF Gillette, J. Levins. lst tow: C. Hoyt, -I. jones, Taylor, M. Johnson, K. Fl'C'ClTl.lIl, li. Bertola Lorensen, S. Scott, V. Kolida, S. Kassay. Errl row: j, Henckel, R. Linley, B. row: B. Plunske, H. Wiser, D. Czyzun, P. Horvath, Salvo, E. Walton. ' 'iii wlyi .. E. Patuky, M. Signes. 3 Zntl row: Berth, J xl! P. :- -1 c 2 f-.aww C. McDonald. M. A. O'Bara, V. Larsen, 1. Orosz, A. McCarthy. 4th B. Salvo, B. Smith, R. Harper, J. ' il I '. 3 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The yearbook staff and the advisers are deeply grateful to the following individuals whose generous assistance has been an invaluable aid in the preparation of this volume for publication: T. O'Toole 8: Sons, Inc., the publishers Mr. Kravitt, the photographer Miss Donaldson, Quotations Committee Miss Sanford, Class Characteristics Committee Miss Garafalo, Class History Committee Miss Veckerelli and Miss Caldwell, Typing Committee Mr. Whittaker, assisted by Miss Banks, Miss Driscoll, and Mr. Gleasong Circulating Committee Students who served on yearbook committees The Advertisers 109 5 Q xx A flea. -'uv wt! .: .. 6 6351 El ef? X Y ' N' Y? 4' BRIDGEPORT ADVERTISEMENTS Dr. W. DeLaney Dr. W. Lee Weadon The Bodine Corporation Hoffman Fuel Co. First National Bank 8: Trust Co. Beechmont Bert's Lunch A Friend Huber Ice Cream Co. Brooklawn Conservatories, Inc. The House of Flowers Community Auto Service The Heppenstall Company Harvey Hubbell, Inc. C. F. Seaberg Welding Co. A Friend Paul S. Atkinson Bridgeport Moulded Products Co. The F. L. Mills Co. Leverty 8: Hurley Co. A Friend Buckley Brothers The Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg. Co. City Savings Bank El Dorado Pharmacy Stratfield Service Station Palmer Tarinelli' Construction Co. Stratheld Pharmacy W. J. DePledge Plumbing Co. Post Publishing Co. The Travelers Insurance Walter W. Stroh Lederer, Inc. Wiehl-Nash Co. Davis 8: Savard A Friend Louis E. Richards 8: Son Barrett Roofing Supply Co., Inc. Mr. Frank Polke 8: Son Mr. and Mrs. john Lesko 8: Son Whitings, Inc. johnson Sporting Goods, Inc. Howland Dry Goods Co. Whiteman, Inc. The D. M. Read Co. The F. H. Fargo Co. Mooney's Sport Shop Easton Park-Sport Center Massachusetts Mutual Life Ins. Co L. V. Manchester Ritz Ballroom FAIRFIELD ADVERTISEMENTS Hart's 5-10-25c Store Lawrence Cornwall Unquowa Insurance Agency Fairfield Real Estate jerry DeNomme Grail School Gambles Dr. Elias Fass Leonard Cleaners Green Comet Diner Tops in Town 90 Kings Highway Grasmere Pharmacy Herman Pareles, Pharmacist Nancy Tracy Fairfield Taxi Service Homer C. Cudmore-Leroy J. Thorpe Greenfield Hill Food Shop The Kennel Food Supply Co., Inc Millice Women's Shop Mrs. J. B. Yates Community Theatre Dr. Frederick D. Fish Dr. J. V. Magrini Samuel 1. Rotolo Gold's Delicatessen, Inc. R. Salvo 8: Sons Cleaners-Tailors FAIRFIELD ADVERTISEMENTS CContinuedJ Buckingham Co. Lobdell's Dairy Wade's Dairy A Friend Frank W. Carroll Linley Brothers Walt's Garage A Friend Bronson Distributors, Inc. 2670 Post Road Cullen of Connecticut Designer-Dressmaker A Friend Adams Brothers Chris Wyrtzen Electrical Shop Keator 8: Co. Wielonski Bros. Hanson's Florist and Nursery R. J. Brundage Mr. Huot Sternberg Godfrey Garden Shop Al's Market C1int's Country Store The Blue Bird Shop Herbert P. Ringel Southport Body Shop Westfair Pharmacy Grasmere Atlantic Service Station Herbert Smith john Fortuna Russ Weyls Bev. Co. Mercurio's, Inc. Southport Savings Bank Village Food Market Hidu's Gas Station A Friend Kenneth F. Williams Wakeman Service Station Luttets Service Center Benton Motors 50 Unquowa Place Tommy's Garage Howell's Service Station Center Restaurant Dr. Edward P. Kemp Mr. Frederick Fish Sr. Fairfield Lumber 8: Supply Co. Harris Hardware Co. Rudy's Restaurant Andrew Tucker 8: Son Studios DeVore's Donut Shoppe Every Bite A Delite 1979 Post Road The Fairfielder 925 Post Road Green jade Tree The Fairfield News Printers and Publishers Larry's Diner Sullivan's Flower Shop Father's Club A Friend Smirnoff's, Inc. Grasmere-Stratfield Christine 8: Verna Infants, Childrens 8: Tee Walsh 8: Sturges Real Estate 8: Insurance Moore's Service Station fl Wear E. I. duPont deNemours 8: Co. CFabrikoid Divisionj Schaefer Athletic Equipment Co. OUT OF TOWN ADVERTISEMENTS Casper Brand Kitchen Craft Foods Corporation Great Atlantic 8: Pacific Tea Co. Samuel Kravitt Athletic Trainers Supply Co., Inc. Pack Shops of Connecticut, Inc. john Sexton 8: Co. 55 w 2 , ,V , , ,pm . 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