Sacred Heart High School - Golden Book Yearbook (Waterbury, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1953 volume:

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BOLGER MR. WALSH FATHER PHILLIPS in A FATHER MCDONALD FATHER SPODNIK MR. FLAHERTY MR. O'BRIEN I SISTER ANNE MAUREEN SISTER M. VALERIAN SISTER MARITA CHARLES SISTER M. SABINA SISTER M. ROBERT SISTER ANNE IOSEPH I ...H SISTER M. EUGENE SISTER M. MARTHA SISTER FRA NCIS XAVIER MIK IIWIIIHSIME I We wish to express our great appreciation to the faculty: the priests, the sisters and the lay teachers for all they have done for us. 6 THE GRADUATING CLASS OF '53 SENIIIRS JOHN JOSEPH ALEGI St, Francis, Naugatuck Every oak must first an acorn be. Gooch .... friendly ,,,, Heat dresser .... nice eyes and curly hair, , , , a good worker ,,,, alwaysjoking ,,,, likes homework and first period class , , , , active in all sports, especially football, , , ,favorite song, High Noon ,,,, favorite saying, Putinine. C,S,M,C, I,2, 3,45 A,J, R, C, I,2,3,4g Booster Club 2, 3,49 Baseball Team 2,3,4gBaSketba11T6am 2, 3, Football Team 2, 3,4gBiOIOgyC1ub 2, Spanish Club 3,45 Latin Club 2, 3, MARIE PATRICIA BARBIERI Sacred Heart Her loveliness I never knew until she smiled on me, Marie , , , blue eyes, . , , trusting friend. . . . Well liked by evervone . . . . neat dresser, . , ,crazy over roller skating, , , ,enjoys music and riding in cars, , , , favorite song, Trying , , , ,favorite saying, I don't know , , , ,favorite singer, Johnnie Ray, C,S,M,C, I,2,3,4g A,I,R,C, I,2,3,4g Our Lady'sSodality I,2,3,4g Christmas Tableau 1,43 Irish Musical 2, 3, Biology Club 2g BoosterClub I,2,3,4g Business Club 3,43 Latin Club 1,25 Spanish Club 3,4, IOANNE ELIZABETH BARTON Sacred Heart Simple duty has no place for fear, Io , , , , brown hair. . . , blue eyes, , , , pleasing personality, , , ,wirty, , , , good dancer ,.,, likes all sports especially baseball, , , ,likes to work ,, , , always fun to be with, , , ,favorite song Heart and Soul , , , , fa- vorite color, blue, C,S,M,C, 1,2,3,4g A,J,R,C, !,2,3,4, OurLady'sSodality 1,2,3,4, FORUM, typist3: Irish Musical I,2,4g BiologyClub 2, Business Club 4, Chemistry Club 3, 8 MARY CECILIA BEARDSLEY St, Francis, Naugatuck A witty woman is a treasureg a witty beauty is a power, Red .... D, E. B. .... short, natural curly hair ,,,, petite ,,,, smart dresser ,,,, matador pants and knee socks ,,,, ardent sports fan .... lives for weekends and? .... meet mailman halfway ,,,, future woman in white .... favorite saying, Don't be bitter ,,,, favorite song, Ten- derly, Our Lady's Sodality 1,2,3,4g C,S,M,C, I,2, 3,4g A,J,R,C, I,2,3,4g FORUM, Editoria1StaffI, 2, 3, 45 Business Club, vice -president4g Chem- istry Club 4, French Honor Society, president 3, Glee Club I,2,3g Photography Club 2, Irish Musical 3,4g C, S, P, A, Convention 4, Bowling League Ig GOLDEN BOOK, Typist 4. JOHN FRANCIS BEGG Kingsbury My books and I are good old pals, John ,,,, tall and good looking with a friendly grin, , , , reddish hair , , , , famous for his book reports, , , , enjoys bowling, C. S. M. C, I, 2, 3, 45 A,I, R, C, I,2, 3,43 Christmas Tableau Ig Basket- ball team 2, 3g BiologyClub 2g Chemistry Club 3g French Club, Presi- dent4g Glee Club 2, Latin Club 3,4g Bookkeport ContestWinner 2, 3,4, JOHN MARTIN BEGNAL Sacred Heart No mari is free who can't command himself, Marty ,,,, pleasing personality .... wonderful sense ofbumor ,,,, neat dresser .... wears tuffies while driving his flashy truck ,,,, good choice of entertainment afterlunior Prom ,,,, likes all sports, especially foot- ball ,,,, dislikes homework and getting up early ,,,, spends most of his time in Middlebury ,,,, favorite song, Why Don't You Believe Me? . , , , favorite saying, What do you have to eat P C, S, M, C, I,2,3,4g A,I,R,C, I,2,3,4, Irish Musical 2,3,4g Biology kk Club 2, Booster Club I,2,3,4g Business Club 3,4g Spanish Club 3,45 Football Team I,2, 3,45 Track Team 4. 9 ROGER ANDRE BERNIER Sacred Heart If you follow the crowd, you may have to come back, Rog ,,,, friendly, , , , well liked, , , , good worker, , , , never seen with girls, , , ,likes sports, especially baseball, , , , ardent Cleveland fan, , , , likes all Navy teams ,,,, dislikes too much homework, , , ,favorite pas- time, building all kinds of models, A.l,R,C, I,2,3,4g C,S,M,C, I,2,3,4g Biology Club 23 Booster Club I, 2, 3,45 Physics Club 4, LEO OSCAR BELLEMARE St, Ann's Men of talent are men of occasions, Oscar ,,,, neat dresser, , , , happy go lucky, , , ,loves horseracing, , , , always has a smile to match his gay personality, , , , secret ambition, Interior Decorator, C, S, M,C, I,2,3,4g A,I,R,C, I,2,3,4g Biology Club 3, Booster Club I,2,3,4g Business Club 43 French Club 2, 3, BARBARA ANN BERRY Bunker Hill The golden age is before us, not behind us, Bubbles ,,,, D, E,B, ,,,, an atom of energy and a spark of mischief , , , ,Barbara burns the candle at both ends, , , , Bubbles possesses that quick humor which discovers the laughter in every matter ,,,, because of her love of gaiety, Bubbles is a popular senior, but her winning sincerity is the reason she is so well-liked, C, S,M,C, I,2,3,4: A,I,R, C, l,2,3,4g FORUM, Editorial Board 3,4, Biology Club 2g Business Club 2, 3, 4: Chemistry Club 4, Spanish Club 3,45 Irish Musical 2, 3,4g Glee Club Ig Booster Club I,2, 3,4g GOLDEN BOOK, typist 45 C, S, P, A, Convention 4, 10 MARY JANE BICKERDIKE St, Francis, Naugatuck One who goes cheerfully on the way, Bickie .... cute ,... friendly to everyone ,,,. twinkling blue eyes, , , , mischievous smile .... full of pep ,,,, can't keep a secret ,,,, always ready with a witty answer ,,,, dislikes taking buses and short lunch periods ,,,, terrific dancer ,,,, noted for her extra special cheers ,,,, likes cars but prefers bakery trucks ,,,, favorite song, Water Can't Squench the Fire of Love ,,,, favorite saying, somma-na-gun. A.J.R.C. I,2,3,45 C,S,M,C, I,2,3,4g Biology Club 35 Business Club gk 5, 3,45 Booster Club I,2,3,45 Cheerleader 2,3,45 Chemistry Club 45 I French Club 2,35 Glee Club I,2, 35 Irish Musical I,2,3,4g Latin Club 1,25 FORUM, Typist 2, We aiss DENISE ESTELLE BLANCHARD Notre Dame Academy Impossible: That is not good French, Neecie , , , , always smiling. , , , twinkling eyes. . . . very friendly, , , , always neat ,,,, cheerleader ,,,, aspires to be a nurse ,,,, fun to be with , , , , pleasing personality, C, S, M,C, I, 2, 3,45 A,I, R,C, I, 2, 3,45 Biology Club 25 Booster Club I, 2, 3,45 Business Club 45 Cheerleaderz, 3,45 ChemistryClub 45Christ- mas Tableau 15Glee Club I5 Latin Club 1,25 Magazine Drive Captain 25 FORUM, Typist 25 Spanish Club 3,4, PATRICIA JOAN BRICK Sacred Heart Either I will find a way, or I will make one, Pat ,,.. cute .... dark brown hair ,,,, likes dancing and swim meets, , , , very fidgety ,,,, doodles on everything ,,,, favorite song, Onlya Rose . , , , favorite saying Oh, George, Our Lady'S S0da1ityI.2,3.4:C.S.M.C. I,2.3.4: A.I.R.C. I.2,3.4: Christmas Tableau Ig Basketball Team I,2, Captain I5 Irish Musical I,2, 3,45 Biology Club 25Booster Club I,2, 3,45 Latin Club I,25Chem- istry Club 35 Business Club 2,45 Living Rosary 2, 3,45 GOLDEN BOOK' Typist 4. ll RONALD JOHN BRYK St, Francis, Naugatuck Good cheer is no hindrance to a good life Ron , , , ,light brown hair ..,. brown eyes, , , , not too tall ,,,, good looking ,,,, a neat dresser, , , , a very good friend ,,,, can take a joke , , , ,likes girls, , , , played on football team, , , ,favorite song, Why Don't You Believe Me? A.J.R,C, I,2, 3,45 C,S, M,C, I,2,3,45 Biology Club 25 Business Club 45 Football Team 35 Latin Club 1,25 Spanish Club 3,4, DOROTHY ANN CAROLAN Notre Dame Academy Her very frowns are fairer far than smiles of other maidens are, Dede ,,,, D, E, B. .... curly locks ,,,, ready smile, , , ,full of pep , , , , never at a loss for words. . . . expert swimmer ,,,, good friend to have ,,,, favorite saying, Oh no you don't ,,,, favorite pastime-driv- ing her father's car, C,S,M,C, 1,2,3,4q A.I. R, C, 1,2, 3,45 FORUM l,2,3, Editor-in-chief 45 Booster Club I,2,3,45 Irish Musical I,2,3g C,S,P,A, Convention 3,45 Magazine Drive, Captain 2, Assistant Manager 3, Manager 45 French Honor Society 35 Chemistry Club 35 Photography 25 GOLDEN BOOK, Editorial Staff 4, EVELYN RAE CAR PINELLA I-lendricken A lady to her fingertips . Plug .... Curly brownish black hair ,,,, dark brown, sparkling, laugh- ing eyes ,,,, full of fun, , , , well bred ,,,, loves to travel ,,,, a go -getter , , , ,has an urge to drive ,,,, excellent pianist and tennis player ,,,, ardent sports fan ,,,, dislikes arguments ,,,, thoughtful and kind to everyone, , , , aspires to be a nurse, , , ,favorite saying, Hang it, Our Lady's Sodality I,2, 3,45 C, S, M, C, l,2, 3,45 A,J, R, C, I,2, 3,45 Living Rosary I, 2, 3,45 FORUM I, 2, 3,45 Chemistry Club, Treasurer 45 ,ti Biology Club 35 French Honor Society 35 Irish MusicalI,2g BoosterClub l,2, 3,45 GOLDEN BOOK, Typist 45 Latin Club I,2, 12 CATHERINE CASHMAN St, Thomas The woman's independent mind , Kay , , , , blue eyes and personality plus, , , , ardent roller skating fan . . . . collector of top records, , , , nice dresser, , , , favorite song, Any- time , , , ,favorite saying, That was a funny one , , , favorite singer, Frankie Laine, C,S,M,C, I,2,3,45 A,I,R,C, I,2,3,45 Biology Club 25 Booster Club I,2, 3,45 Business Club 3,45 Latin Club 1,25 Spanish Club 3,4, DONALD MESSEL CAVANAUGH Mary Abbott A man's own manner and character is what most becomes him, Cow , , , , good -looking, , , ,liked by everyone, , , , can always tellwhen he is around, , , , popular, , , , everyone knowshim, , , ,likes study, lunch periods. . . .likes baseball, , , ,always a witty answer ,,,, tops in the gang, C, S, M, C, I, 2, 3,45 A,J, R, C, I,2, 3,45 Baseball Team 2, 3,45 Foot- ball Team 3,45 Irish Musical I,2,3,45 Biology Club 45 Booster Club I,2, 3,45 Business Club 45 French Club 2, 3, JOSEPH WILLIAM CAVANAUGH St, Francis Xavier As a wit, if not first, in the very first line, Josef ,,,, an atom of energy and a spark ofmischief ,,,, the handsome assistant ,,,, tall ,,,, blonde and goodlooking .... unpredictable as an April Day ,,,, faithfulto his duties ..., a heart as big as the sky .... with a grin to match, A,J,R,C, I,2,3,4g C,S,M,C, I,2, 3,45 FORUM 35 Associate Editor 45 Booster Club I,2,3,4g Biology Club 25 Latin Club 1,25 Spanish Club 3,45 Business Club, vice-president 3,45BaseballTeam3,45 Class Presi- dent 4, 13 ROBERT ELLIOT COLEMAN Sacred Heart Bid me discourse and I will enchant thee, Bob , , , , comic, , , , can be a carefree jokester or a serious student, , , , many friends. . . . talks to everyone. . . . well known around school, , , , good for at least one laugh, , , , maintains high average, C,S,M,C, 1,2,3,4g A,J,R,C, l,2,3,4g Booster Club I,2,3,4g The FORUM, Editorial Board 2, Business Board 3, Track Team I,2,4g Irish Musical l,2,3,4gCh6l'I1iSIl'y Club 3gChCSS Club 3,45 French Club 2,35 Latin Club I,2,3, Vice-President 4, Photography Club 2, Oratorical Contest 3, Voice of Democracy Contest 4, GOLDEN BOOK, Editorial Staff 4g Class President 1, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL COLLINS St, Francis Xavier The straight and narrow path would probably be wider if more people used it, Buddy ,,,, quiet ,,,. always out for a good time ,,,, hard worker, , , . loves basketball and baseball .... good for an argument about Red Sox and Yankees ..,. likes good music, also Pontiacs and girls, C.S.M,C, I,2,3,4g A,J,R,C, I,2,3,4, Booster Club I,2,3,4g Bus- iness Club I,2,3,4g Biology Club 2, SD Ilub 3,4, PHILIP FRANCIS COPPETO IR. Merriman One cannot always be a hero, but one can always be a man, Bud ,,,, medium height ,,,, nice a p p e a r a n c e .... neat dresser .... friendly to all, , , ,likes hunting, driving, dancing, and girls ,,,, talk- ative ,,,, happy -go-lucky .... good for a laugh ,,,, favorite saying, That's the main thing ,,,, favorite song, Blue Violins, C,S,M,C, I,2,3,4g A,I,R,C, I,2,3,4g Christmas Tableau I, Irish Musical 3,45 Chemistry Club 3, Physics Club 4, Bowling Team I, 14 IANE ANN COUGHLAN Community, Prospect Pecky ,.,, short, blonde hair .... 5' 4 If2 ,,,, nice personality, , , , crazy about dogs and people .... one of the Four ,,,, likes the color Browne ,,,, favorite song, Why Don't YouBelieve Me? .... favorite saying, For Pete's sake, C, S, M, C, I,2, 3,45 A,J, R, C, I, 2, 3,45 Biology Club 35 Booster Club I,2, 3,45 Business Club 45 Spanish Club 2, IRENE ANN CRARY Sacred Heart Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind, Renie . . . . blonde .... blue eyes .... cheerful .... always willing to help , , , , loves dancing and swimming, , , , favorite baseball team, New York Yankees ,,,, favorite song, Why Don't You Believe Me P Our Lady's Sodality I,2,3,4g C,S,M,C, I,2,3,45 A,J,R,C, I,2,3,4g Irish Musical 2, 3,45 Christmas Tableau Ig Girls Basketball I5 Girls Soft- ball I5 Living Rosary 2,3, Biology Club 25 Booster Club I,2,3,45 Business Club 45 Chemistry ' Inanish Club 3,4, MAUREEN CATHERINE CRIMMS Sacred Heart Here is a dear and industrious heart, Moe ,,,, natural curly blonde hair ,,,, green eyes ,,,, very friendly , , , , loves basketball, swimming, and dancing, , , , favorite team, New York Yankees ,,,, loves weekends ,,,, plans for the future, business pro- fession, Our Lady's Sodality I,2, 3,45 C, S, M,C, I,2, 3,45 A,J,R,C, I,2, 3,45 Biology Club 25 BoosterC1ub I,2, 3,45 BusinessC1ub 3,45 Girls' Basket- ball Ig Girls' Softball IgIl'iSl'1 Musical 2, 3,45 Living Rosary 3,45 Spanish Club 3, 4, 15 , LOUIS S, CUTILLO Sacred Heart A good conscience is a continual Christmas, Louie ,,,, good natured ,,,, short hair, very talkative ,,,, nice glasses ,,,, likes Miller 8s Peck clothes .... likes parties and taking pic- tures, , , , Captain of Football Team .... likes school and hard work, , , , favorite song, Hey, Daddy ,,,, favorite saying, That's the way the ball bounces, C, S, M, C, I, 2, 3,4g A,I, R, C, I, 2, 3, 45 Football 2, 3, co-captain 4, Track 4, Irish Musical 3, 43 Biology Club 4, Booster Club I, 2, 3, 4, French Club 2, 3: Latin Club I,2, T, BARRY DANAHER Washington Manhood, not scholarship, is the first aim of education, Barry , ,,,, easy going, , , ,loves to play basketball ,,,, likes popular songs .... collects records, , , ,ardent Red Sox fan .... quiet Irishman with a quick temper, , , , eyes for only one girl, , , ,favorite song, Don't Let The Stars Get in Your Eyes ,,,, favorite saying, So I Can, C,S,M,C, I,2,3,4g A,J, R, C, 1,2,3,4g Biology Club 2, Booster Club I,2, 3,4g Business Club 43 Latin Club l,2g Spanish Club 3,4, FREDERICK DANIELS South, Oakville He hath as many tricks as a dancing bear, Freddy ,,,, curly hair ,,,, white bucks .... favorite period, lunch, , , , always ready for a joke ,,,, things girls are impossible PP? .... very formal at TIMES .... avid Dodger fan .... likes basketball and swimming ,,,, favorite saying, O happy dayl C,S,M, C, 3,41 A,I,R,C, 3,43 Basketball 43 Track 3,43 Irish Musical 4, Business Club 3,45 Chemistry Club, vice -president 4, French Club 3,45 Booster Club 3,4g Glee Club 3, High School Hi-Lites 3, 16 JOSEPH ANTHONY DEIOSEPH Sacred Heart Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well, Spider .... tall, dark and handsome ,,., good build, , , , friendly, , good dresser ,,,, ardent Yankee fan ,,,, likes all sports, especially foot- ball ,,,, always wants to bet but is never around when he loses, A, J, R, C, I, 2, 3, 4, C, S, M, C, 1,2, 3, 4, Biology Club 2g Baseball Team Ig BusinessClub 4g Christmas Tableau IgFootball Team 3,4g LatinClub I,2g Spanish Club 3,4, LUCILLE ANN DELE PPO Sacred Heart Good humor is the health of the soul, Lu .... short .... cheerful ,,,, swell pal .... Speed demon in her Olds , , , , thinks the nicest people come from the Hill . . . . dreams of the day she will go to California, , , , future nurse ,,,, favorite saying, That's the way the ball bounces , , , ,favorite song, Why Don't You Believe Me P C,S,M,C, 1,2, 3,45 A,I,R, C, 1,2, 3,4g Our Lady's Sodality1,2,3,4, Christmas Tableau Ig Magazine Drive Captain Ig Irish Musical 2, 3,45 Living Rosary 2, 3,45 Biology Club 2g Chemistry Club 4, Spanish Club 3,45 Latin Club 1,25 Booster Club 1,2, 3,4, ROBERT JOSEPH LOUIS DEVOE Sacred Heart Burdens become light when cheerfully borne, Duke ,,,, quiet ,,,, well dressed ,,,, good looking ,,,, likes swimming , , , , enjoys singing, , , , a good singer in the Irish Musical, , , ,likes to read a lot ,,,, dislikes baseball and football, A,I, R,C, 1,2, 3,4g Swimming Team Ig Glee Club 2, 3,45 Irish Musical I,2,4g Business Club 4, Booster Club 1,2, 3,4, 17 IOAN CARMELLA DISTASIO Sacred Heart They only are truly great who are truly good, Ioanie ,,,, short but sweet ,,,, loyal friend .... very neat in appear- ance ,,,, favorite pastime, sewing a new dress for a dance ,,,, superb cook .... loves to drive, if only she could get the car ,,,, looks forward to weekends ,,,, favorite song, Tender1y ,,., favorite saying, Oh, yeahl W Our Lady's Sodality I, Secretary 2, Treasurer 3, Press Agent4g i X A C,S,M,C, l,2,3,4: A.I.R,C, I,2,3,4g Biology Club 2, Business Club 4, Booster Club I,2, 3,43 Spanish Club 3,4g FORUM 2, 3,4g Irish Mus- ical I,2, 3, 4, Living Rosary 2, 3,4, Prom Committee 4g C, S, P, A, Con- vention 4g Christmas Tableau I, THOMAS EDWARD DOLAN St, Francis, Naugatuck l would help others, out of a fellow-feeling Tom , , , , blue eyes, , , , fair complexion, , , , straw blond hair. . . . Ro- man nose .... hidden strength .... humorous, , , , adjustable to surround - ings ,,,, good companion, , , , very amiable, , , , aspiring bachelor, , , , enthusiastic golfer, , , , avid sports fan, , , , conservative dresser, , , ,likes good ties, , , , never changes an opinion, , , ,favorite song, Take Me Out to the Ball Game, C, S, M, C, I,2, 3,43 A,J, R,C, I,2, 3,4g Irish Musical 45 Biology Club 2, Booster Club i,2,3,4g Business Club 3,45 Latin Club 1,25 Spanish Club 3,45 Photography Club I. EDMUND BARRY DOYLE Prospect Street, Terryville Method will teach you to win time, Eddie ,,,, comes from Plymouth ,,,, short .... blue -eyed Irishman, , , , friendly and always ready to help ,,,, always ready with an answer ,,,, finds it hard to get to school, C,S, M,C, I,2, 3,45 A, I, R,C, I,2, 3,4g Biology Club 2, Booster Club I, 2, 3,4g Chemistry Club 4, 18 EILEEN FRANCES DOYLE Sacred Heart The soul is strong that trusts in goodness. Red ,,,, red hair .... blue eyes ,,,, likes popular music and all the sports, especially basketball ,,,, fun to be with, , , , favorite song, Lady of Spain ,,,, favorite saying, I'll say, C, S, M,C, I,2, 3,43 A,I, R,C, I,2, 3,43 Biology Club 23 Business Club 3,42 Booster Club I,2,3,43 Our Lady's Sodality 1,25 Irish Musical I,2.3.4. DANIEL I DRISCOLL St Joseph Meriden My country is the world my countrymen are mankind. IAMES GARY DOYLE Washington Decide not rashlyg the decision made can never be recalled, Jim ,,,, optimistic .... enjoys a good time, anytime ,,,, expressive in English, , , ,likes classical music, , , , easy going, , , , likes swimming, girls, Spanish, and talking, C, S, M, C, I, 2, 3,43 A,I, R, C, I,2, 3,41 Bowling League I3Booster Club I,2,3,4Q Irish Musical 23 Swimming Team I3 Biology Club 23 Glee Club 23 Spanish Club 3,4Q Latin Club I,2, Dan .... quiet ,,,, hard working ,,,, a great deal of initiative ,,,, likeable ,,,, likes the Dodgers and Red Sox ,,,, associated with the Mohican Market ,,,, plans to attend Holy Cross .... hopes to become a doctor ,,,, called the Limburger Kid, C,S,M,C, I,2, 3,42 A,J,R,C, I,2,3,43Booster Club I,2,3,4gBl0l0gy Club 23 ChemistryClub 4g FrenchClub 3.4, Treasurer 3,42 Latin Club 33 Chairman of Geometry Dance 23 Track Team I, 2, 19 IOAN GRACE DUNN St, Francis, Naugatuck A little wit now and then is relished by the wisest men. Ioan ,,,, terrific personality ,,,, cute ,,,, fun to be with .... ambitious and peppy ,,., tops in cheerleading .... good dancer .... always has a good word for everyone ,,,, sober when keeping a secret ,,,, bright smile ,,,, favorite song .... Sentimental Journey ,,,, favorite saying, Watch it, C, S, M,C, I,2, 3,45 A,I, R, C, I,2, 3,45 Christmas Tableau I5 FORUM, Typist 25Cheerleader 2, 3,45 Irish Musical 3, 45Biology Club 35Booster Club I, 2, 3,45 Business Club 2, 3, Secretary 45 Glee Club I,2, 35 French Club 2,35 Latin 1,25 Class Play 4, EDWINA S, ERRICHETTO St, Francis, Naugatuck Be useful where thou livest, Edwina .... loyal Naugyite .... her hair is her crowning glory, , , , obliging and cheerful ,,,, industrious and kind ,,,, dimples ,,,, sparkling eyes .... cute laugh .... loves swimming ,,., has lost weekends ,,,, fa- vorite song, As Time Goes By, C,S,M,C, I,2,3,45 A,I,R, C, I,2,3,45 Biology Club 25 Booster Club I, 2, 3,45 Business Club 3,45 Irish Musical 45 Our Lady's Sodality I,2, 3,45 Spanish Club 1,2, SHIRLEY ANN ERRICO St, Francis, Naugatuck l am sure care is an enemy of life, Shirl .... Satin -black hair ,,,, shining brown eyes ,,,, giant size smile , , , , a heart full of sentiment, , , , dislikes bluntness, , , ,likes bright colors, tall boys, and third year English ,,,, prefers classical music to popular .... favorite song, Dance of the Hours .... pet saying, Ohl I upiter, Our Lady's Sodality I, 2, 3,45 A,I, R,C, I, 2, 3,45 C, S, M,C, I, 2, 3,45 BiologyClub 35 BoosterClub I , 2, 3,45ChemistryClub 45 Glee Club 2, 35 THE FORUM 35 Latin Club I, 25 Irish Musical 3,45 Spanish Club 2, 3, I 20 MARLENE ANN FAMIGLIETTI St, Mary's A good disposition is more valuable than gold, Maru .... D, E, B, ,,,, laughing brown eyes .... mischievous, in- fectious grin, , , , very easy to please ,,,, pet peeve, 37 Fords , , , , favorite saying, That gets me , ,,favorite song, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, Our Lady's Sodality I,2,3,45 C,S,M,C, I,2,3,45 A,I,R,C, I,2,3,45 Biology Club 25 Business Club 45 French Club 45 Irish Musical 45 Living Rosary 25 Photography Club I, KATHRYN LAURETTA FANNING Community, Prospect One of the best daylight-saving plans is to get up earlier, Kay ,,,, ambitious .... lovely voice .... likes classical music, danc- ing, basketball, and cars ,,,, never on time ,.,, dislikes being rushed ,,, ,favorite song, Love Song from Aida , , ,favorite saying, Slow Down, C, S, M,C, I,2, 3,45 A,J, R,C, I,2, 3,45 Biology Club 45 Booster Club 35 Bowling Team 1,25 Business Club 45 Glee Club I, 3,45 Irish Musical 3,45 Latin Club I,25 Spanish Club 2, 3, FRANCIS R, FARGNOLI Hopeville A very gentle and of a good conscience, Franny .... grocery magnate , , , good looking ,,,, Heat appearance , , , snappy dresser ,,,, verybashful, , , , a perfect student .,., likes girls . . . drives a hot Mercury, Track Team 3,45 Biology Club 25 Latin Club 1,25 Chemistry Club 45 French Club 3,45 A.I.R.C. l.2.3,4: C.S.M.C. I,2,3,4. Zl i , A large part of virtue consists in good habit John .... regular fellow, , , , likes sports .... especially basketball and roller skating on Friday nights ,,,, quiet ,,,, work at Hamilton Cleaners C,S,M,C, I,2,3,4: A,I,R,C, I,2,3,4: French Club 4: Booster Club 1.2. IOAN SHIRLEY FENN Lincoln, Southington Friendship is Equality. Joanie , . . , attractive. . . . quiet. . . , pleasing smile, , , , bigbrown eyes . . . . neat appearance. . . . partial to red -heads... . . dislikes Chemistry , , , , favorite song, Stardust. Our Lady's Sodality 1.2, 3,4: C, S, Ivi,C, I,2,3,4: A,I,R, C, I,2,3,4: THE FORUM, Editorial Board 2, 3: Biology Club 3: Booster Club I,2, 3,4: Business Club 4: Chemistry Club 4: Glee Club I,2, 3: Spanish Club 2: Magazine Drive Captain 3, JOHN JOSEPH FITZGERALD Sacred Heart sure to succeed at whatever he does, 3.4. PAUL FITZGERALD SS. Peter 85 Paul What he thinks he shows Fitz . . . . tall. . . . friendly. . . .quick wit. . . .engaging conversationalist . . . . great imitator of popular T. V. entertainers. . . .likes cool music . . . . an automotive enthusiast. . . . reader of all automobile publications. C. S.M. C. I ,2,3,4: AJ. R. C. I, 2, 3,4: Biology Club 2: Chemistry Club 3: Physics Club 4: Economics Club 3. 23 MARGARET ANN FROEI-ILICK St, Francis, Naugatuck Courtesy is the inseparable companion of virtue. Marge .... brown eyes .... dark hair,,,,a smile for everyone, likes to be on time .... dislikes waiting for anyone ,,,, enjoys basket- ball games and dancing ,,,, favorite subject, Math, , , ,favorite saying, You know. C,S,M,C, l,2, 3,45 A,I,R,C, I,2, 3,4g Biology Club 3, Booster Club N I,2,3,4, Chemistry Club 4gG1e6 Club I,2,3,4g Our Lady's Sodality I, 2, 3,41 Irish Musical 2, MARY JANE FRANCES GANDY Bunker Hill Time and tide wait for no man, Marylane .... D, E, B. .... cute ,,,, neat dresser .... sparkling Irish eyes , , , ,likes sports, parties, getting letters from Niagara U. and knitting argyle socks ,,,, pet peeve, getting up early ,,,, favorite saying, You can't fight city hall ,,,, favorite song, Why Don't You Believe Me? Our Lady's Sodality I,2,3,4g C,S,M,C, I,2,3,4g A,I,R,C, l,2,3,4g Irish Musical 2,3,4g Biology Club 2, Booster Club I,2,3,4g Business Club 3,4g Chemistry Club 3, Sociology Club 3g Spanish Club 3,45 GOLDEN BOOK, Typist 4. NORMA LOUISE GASPAR Salem, Naugatuck Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman, Norm ,,,, shining hair ,,,, sparkling teeth. . . . a little fish in the water xg . . . CSWIMMERQ, , , , tea drinker .... Little Portia .... swell personality , , . , favorite song The Crazy Waltz , , , . Pet saying, 1 told you so, c,s,M,c, 1,2,3,4, A,5,R,c, 1,2,3,4, our Ladys sodaiiny 1,2,3,4, I ' THE FORUM, Typist 43 Irish Musical 2,4g Biology Club 2g Glee Club I,2g Business Club 45 Chemistry Club 4, Z3 JOHN THOMAS GERESKI St, Hedwig's, Union City Well mannered, gentle, quick to serve and able. Iack ,,,, tall, hazel eyes ,,,, whiz in Chemistry ,,,, swell friend to have .... hasn't much use for girls ,,,. avid C, Y, O, basketball player , , , ,likes dogs. . . . especially big ones, , , , favorite saying, Hey, the bus is coming, A,J,R,C, I,2, 3,4, Biology Club 2, Booster Club I,2, 3,4, Chess Club 4, Irish Musical 4, Latin Club 3, Spanish Club 2, 3, DOMENIC A, GIALLELLO Maloney Deserve success and you shall eam it, Dumer , , , , neat dresser, , , , curly hair. . . . cooperative. . . . cheerful smile, , , ,likes sports. . . . Yankee lover, , , , well liked, , , , favorite say- ing, Good, good . . . . favorite song, Why Don't You Believe Me? C- 5- M- C- 1.2. 3,4:A-J-R- C- 1.2.3, 4:Bi01ogy Club 4, Booster Club I,2, 3,4, Latin Club 4, GOLDEN BOOK, Business Manager 4, MARTIN JOSEPH GILLIGAN Russell A man in eamest finds means, or if he cannot find, creates them, Marty , , , , unruly blond hair ,,,, soft penetrating blue eyes. . . . scien- tific mind, , , , quick sense of humor, , , , ardent automotive enthusiast , , , , sports car lover, , , , enjoys long hikes through the woods, C, S, M, C, I , 2, 3,43 A,I, R, C, I, 2, 3, 4, Biology Club 2, Chemistry Club 3, Freshman Bowling League I, FORUM, Business Board 2, Glee Club 2, 3, Physics Club, Vice-president 4, Z4 ROBERT FRANCIS GRAHAM Maloney Method is good in all things Otto ,,,, blue eyes that seem to know how to spread friendship, , ,, a big friendly smile for all who meet him ,,,, likes roller skating ,,,, does all right with the girls ,,,, neat dresser ,,,, favorite saying, Real gone, C,S, M,C, I,2,3,45 A,I,R,C, I,2,3,45 Biology Club 35 Booster Club I,2, 3,45 Business Club 45 Spanish Club 2, 3, GEORGE FRANCIS GRIFFIN Hopeville Friendship, the older it grows, the stronger it is, George . . . .dark hair, , , , good looking, , , , hardly ever serious, , , , always welcome because of his genuine friendliness, good cheer, and humorous nature, , , , an interesting conversationalist, , , , enjoys sports, especially fishing, C.S.M.C. I.2,3,-4: A,J,R,C, I,2,3,4g FORUM, Editorial Staff 45 French Club, Program Director 45 Chemistry Club 45 Magazine Drive, Captain 4, ARLENE MARY GROSSENBACI-I Sacred Heart Burdens becomes light when cheerfully borne. Ar ,,,, brown hair .... dancing brown eyes ,,,. lilting laughter,, ,, lots of school spirit ,,,, excellent typist ,,,, future secretary ,,,, greatest problem-gaining weight ,,,, loyal Yankee fan ,,,, favorite saying, oh you made another boo -bool .... favorite song, I Believe . Our Lady'sSodality I,2,3,4g A,J,R,C, 1,2,3,45 C,S,M,C, l,2,3,4g THE FORUM, Business Board 2, Assistant Business Manager 3,45 C, S, P, A, Convention 3,45 Booster Club 3,45 Business Club 2,3,4g French Club 35 Glee Club 3,45 Latin Club I,2g Irish Musical 45 Biology Club 45 GOLDEN BOOK, Typist Staff 4. Z5 BRUCE FRANCIS GUEBLE Humiston, Cheshire The greatest of all human benefits is independence, Bruce ,,,, C, Y, O, member, , , , hails from Cheshire, , , , one lady's man, , , , swell guy, , , , easy to get along with, , , ,likes identification bracelets! . . . . likes gray flannels and argyles. . . . neat dresser, , , ,fa - vorite saying when asked, Did you do your homework? , No, Sister , , , ,favorite song, Keep It a Secret, C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,45A.J.R.C. I,2,3,45 French Club 35PhysicsClub 4. JANET BARBARA HADDAD St, John's, Watertown There's language in her eyes, her cheeks, her lips, lay ,,,, D, E, B, ,,,, warm, brown eyes ,,,, olive complexion, , , , sparkling personality ,,,, veddy versatile ,,,, a prized friend ,,,, likes knee socks and the color red ,,,, enjoys football, basketball, and those college dances ,,,, pet peeve, What about the Arabs ,,,, favorite say- ing, D'or1 halla, Our Lady's Sodality I, 2, 3,45 C, S, M,C, I, 2, 3,45 A,j, R, C, I, 2, 3,45 THE FORUM, Typist 3, Fashion Editor 45 C,S, P, A, Convention 3,45 Irish Musical 35 High School HI-Lites 25 Junior Prom Committee 45 Chemistry Club, Treasurer 35 French Honor Society, Secretary 25 Latin Club I5 Photography Club I5 Class Vice-President 45 THE GOLDEN BOOK, Editor-in-chief, LESTER HART Sprague The greatest end of life is not Knowledge, but action, Les , , , , well liked ,,,, avid C, Y, O, member, , , ,likes to dance, , , , finds it hard to get to school for first period, , , ,likes all sports, espe- cially football, C, S, M,C, I,2, 3,45 A,I,R,C, I,2, 3,45 Biology Club 25 Business Club 45 Spanish Club 45 Football Team 2, 3,45 Baseball Team 3,4, Z6 THOMAS HARTIGAN St, Iohn's Seminary A pleasing countenance is no slight advantage. Chips ,,,, pearly white teeth ,,,, bright red hair ,,,, sparkling smile , , , ,friendly personality. . . . smart sense of humor, , , , good artist, A,I,R,C, l,2,3,4g C,S,M,C, I,2,3,4, French Club, Secretary 4g Latin Club 35 Glee Club 2, 3, BERNARD FRANCIS HENEBERY St, Francis Xavier Good humor is the health of the soul, Barney ,,., energetic. . , , easy going, , , , mischievous. . . .likes foot- ball, , , , mechanically inclined, , , , well liked by all, , , , dislikes home- work. . . . Red Sox fan, , . . favorite song, l'll See You In My Dreams, C,S,M,C, I,2,3,4g A,I,R,C, I,2,3,4g Biology Club 2, Booster Club I, 2,3,4gSpaI1lSl'lC1llb 3, 4, Swimming Team IgFootball Team I, 2, 3,4, MARY CECILIA HOLTON Salem, Naugatuck No legacy is rich as honesty Cele . . . . an Irish lassie. . . .flaming red hair, , , , a devilish grin, , , , molasses in January, , , , easy to get along with, , , ,full of surprises, , , , ardent baseball fan, , , , Webster's delight, , , ,quiet??. . . . favorite say- ing, Holy Moses,,,,favorite song, Don't Let the Stars Get In Your Eyes. C,S,M,C, I,2,3,43A,I,R,C, I,2,'j,4gO111' Lady's Sodality I,2,3,4g Biology Club 3g Business Club 4, Booster Club I,2, 3,45 Chemistry Club 4g Glee Club I,2,3,4g Irish Musical I,2,3,4, ' Z7 WILLIAM JOSEPH HUDNER St, Francis, Naugatuck Responsibility educates Wild Bill .... very popular .... good looking ,,,, beautiful brown eyes , , , , neat dresser, , , , active in sports, especially football, , , , life of the party ,,,, quite the Romeo .... calls another planet often .... likes Christmas shopping and trips with the Business Club ,... favorite song, Why Don't You Believe Me? .... favorite saying, Oh! C,S,M,C, l,2,3,4g A,J,R,C, I,2,3,45Football Team 2,3,45Biology Club 25 Booster Club 1,2, 3,45 Business Club 3,45 Spanish Club 3,4, GEORGE CARL HULSTRUNK St, Francis, Naugatuck A well-bred silence always at command, George ,,,, good looking ,,,, good dresser ,,,, attractive personality , , , , conscientious worker, , , , smart student, 5 , , favorite hobby, photog- raphy .... likes golf and swimming ,,,, sure to be a success .... shy with girls ,,,, enjoys the song, Mule Train, C, S, M, C, I, 2, 3,45 A,I, R, C, I, 2, 3,45 FORUM, Circulation 25 Swim- ming team, Letterman 2, Bowling League, Captain Ig Biology Club 25 l BoosterClub I,2,3,4gCi'lel'1'llSlCl'yC1llb, Chairman 35 French Club, Chair- , man, Vice-President 45 Glee Club 25 Photography Club 1, MARY DRAHER ILLY Bunker Hill The smaller courtesies sweeten life5 the greater, ennoble it, Mary ,,,, D, E, B, ,,,, short brown hair and sparkling brown eyes , , , , sunny smile, , , ,likes sports, the Red Sox, movies and especially dances at Fairfield U, ,,,, pet peeves ,,., tardy people, winter on Clough Road ,,,, always heard saying ,,,, Clue me .... favorite song, Trying. C,S,M,C, I,2,3,4g A,I,R,C, I,2,3,45 Irish Musical 2,3,4g Biology Club 25 Booster Club I,2,3,4g Business Club 3,45 Spanish Club 3,45 GOLDEN BOOK, Editorial Board 4, 28 SHIRLEY AGNES IACOBSON Sacred Heart Good things come in small packages. Sam ,,,, a sweet gal ,,,, petite .... quiet ,,,, yet a big bundle of fun , , , , golden wavy hair, , , ,very sincere, , , , pleasing. . . . dependable, , , , a whiz at sewing, , , , mad about shorthand, , , , ambitious, , , ,loves to drive her brother's car, , , , famous saying, Josephine! C, S, M,C, 1,2,3,4, A, J, R,C, 1,2,3,4g Our Lady's Sodality 1,2,3,4, THE FORUM 2, 3, Circulation, Business Board 4, C, S, P, A, Convention 4, GOLDEN BOOK, Typist 4, Christmas Tableau Iglrish Musical I,2,4, Biology Club 3, Booster Club I,2, 3,4g Business Club 3,4, French Club 33 Glee Club I,2,3, JOAN IOKUBAITIS St, Joseph's Every noble work is at first impossible, Joni ,,,, 57 , , , , brown hair, , , , hazel eyes, , , , likes Marines and the gang at Lol1y's .... dancing, , , , nice personality, , , , One of the Big Four . . . .favorite song, Till l Waltz Again With You , , , ,favorite sayings, I love you, too, , , , I have to go and write a letter, C, S, M, C, I,2,3,4g A,I,R,C, I,2, 3,4g Irish Musical Ig Biology Club 23 Booster Club 4, Business Club 4, Chemistry Club 4, Latin Club I, BARBARA CATHERINE JONES Prospect Street, Union City We are shaped and fashioned by what we love Ionesy , , , , dark, blond hair ,,., short ,,,, neat, , , , excellent student , , reserved but friendly .... helpful and polite, , , ,well read. . . . active C Y, O, member, , , ,favorite saying ,,,, Pet peeve, being rushed. C, S, M,C, I,2,3,4g A,I, R,C, I, 2,3,4g Children of Mary Sodality, Secretary 3, Catholic Youth Organization, Treasurer 2, vice -president 3, Christmas Tableau Ig Latin Contest I,THE FORUM, Editorial Board 2, Biology Club 2, Chemistry Club 43 French Club 4, Latin Club 3,43 Booster Club 1, 2, 3,4, 29 JOHN WILLIAM JORDAN Hopeville Quiet persons are welcome anywhere. John ,,,, a quiet but alert young rnan ,,,, wizard in Trig, , , ,dislikes languages .... loves fishing and hunting .... has a great many hobbies , , , , very curious, , , , always willing to help, , , , re se rv e d but very friendly, C, S, M,C, I,2,3,4g A,I,R,C, I,2,3,4gCh8l'1'llSI1'yC1ub 2gPhySiCSC1llb 45 Booster Club I,2,3,4, DAVID WILLIAM KEEFE St, Margaret's Brevity is the soul of wit Dave .... wavy brown hair .... quiet, , , , witty, , , ,likes the Dodgers and using big words, , , , favorite color, red. . . . good driver, , , , dislikes girls ,,,, ambition, to be a doctor. . . . pet peeve, Math, , , , excellent soda jerk. . . . well liked by students, , , , cheerful, C,S,M,C, r,2, 3,43 A,I,R,C, I, 2, 3,45 French Club 2, 3, Chemistry Club 4, Biology Club 3, JAMES COMMERFORD KELLY St, Francis, Naugatuck In his tongue is the law of kindness Jimmy , , , , brown hair, , , , green eyes .... well dressed, , , , a shy sort of individual,', , , likes sports, , , , friendly and excellent personality, , , , finds Sister Mary Martha 's classes most enjoyable, C,S,M,C, I,2, 3,43 A,I,R,C, I,2,3,4g Biology Club 2, Booster Club 1,43 Business Club 45 Chess Club 41 Chemistry Club 4. 30 PETER EDWARD KENNEDY St. Mary's Leave no stone unturned Little Pete .... handsome .,,, curly blond hair, , , , green eyes, , , , blushing smile, , , , popular with everybody, , , , neat dresser, , , ,likes ties, , , , great athlete, track and especially swimming, , , ,favorite song, Why Don't You Believe Me ,,,, favorite saying, Ya hate me, C. S. M.C. I,2,3.4: A,J,R,C, I,2,3,4, THE FORUM 1,35 Booster Club I,2,3,4g Biology Club, Treasurer 2, Chess Club 3, Economics Club 4g Latin Club 1,25 Magazine Drive, Captain 3, Photography Club 2, Spanish Club 3,45 Swimming Team I,2,3,4g Co-Captain 45 Track Team 3,4, EDWARD FRANCIS KENNELLY St, Margaret's Live your own life Little Caesar , , , , small, but big in spirit, , , , Ed's freckled face and blond hair add a touch of Ireland to the halls of S, H, H, S, . . . .likes to Be Bop and rowdies ..,, popular, , , , good -looking, , , , dislikes girls, , , , favorite saying ,,,, Pass , , , , favorite song, , , , Rag Mop, C,,S,M,C, I,2,3,4g A,J,R,C, I,2, 3,45 Biology Club 2, Business Club 4: Glee Club Ig THE FORUM 2,3, JOHN KING St, Margaret's A man of brains and bravsm Ears , , , class clown. . . . popular, , , , good looking, , , , snappy dresser . , , , always looking for Margo, , , ,faithful Blue Star patron, , , , always ready with a witty remark, , , ,favorite saying, , , , Friend! , , , favorite song, , , , Because Your Mine, C, S, M, C, 1,2,3,4g A,J, R, C, t,2,3,4g THE FORUM, Editorial staff 2, BiologyC1ub 2, BusinessClub 4QG166 Club Ig Irish Musical I,2, 3,4, 3 l l NANCY MAE KLUKIS St, Francis, Naugatuck Goodness is the only investment that never fails Klukie ,,,, D, E,B, ,,,, dancing green eyes ,,,, contagious smile , , , , always neat in appearance, , , ,loves to cheer at those Wilby Sacred Heart games ,,,, likes eating and dancing ,,,, is partial to polkas, and thinks greenPontiacs are simply wonderful .... favorite pastime, riding with Ray, Our Lady's Soadlity I,2,3,4g Secretary 2, C,S,M,C, I,2,3,4g A,I, R,C, I, 2, 3,45 THE FORUM, Typist 2, 3,4g Irish Musical 4, Mag- azine Drive, Captain IQBOOSISI ClubI,2, 3,4gBiology Club 3gBusiness Club 3,45 French Honor Society 3, Glee Club 4, BowlingClub Ig GOLDEN BOOK, Typist 4, BETTY ANN KONOPCZYNSKI St, I-Iedwig's, Union City Do as you would be done by Betty ,,,, D, E,B, .... sweet, blond, and beautiful ,,,, friendly per- sonality ,,,, trim figure ,,,, smart dresser ,,,, likes football, basketball, and dancing ,,,, enjoys writing and receiving letters ,,,, favorite pas- time, eating, , , favorite saying, O yenny, Our Lady's Sodality I, 2, Secretary 3,45 C, S, M, C, I, 2, 3, 4, A,J, R, C, 1,2,3,4g Biology Club, Secretary 4g Booster Club i,2,3,4, Business Club 3,4g Glee Club 2, 3, Irish Musical 2,35 French Club 3,4gFORUM, Typist 2, 33 Circulation 4, GOLDEN BOOK, Typist 4, C,S, P, A, Con- vention 4g Magazine Drive, Captain 4, PATRICIA ANN LARSON Bunker Hill Divinely tall and most devinely fair Pat ,,,, tall, brown -haired beauty ,,,, loves people ,,,, speaks to everyone ,,,, has a good word for all ,,,, good listener ,,,, neverhurries ,, , , famous for open house , , , , active sports fan, , , , can dance for- ever ,,,, loves music and the piano ,,,, favorite saying, , , No fooling, A,J,R,C, I,2, 3,4, Biology Club 2, Booster Club I,2,3,4g Basketball Team I,2, Christmas Tableau ig ChemistryClub, Secretary 4, C, S, M,C, I,2, 3,4g THE FORUM, Editorial Board 3,49 French Club 4, Glee Club I,2,3, President 4, Irish Musical I,2,3,4g Latin Club 3, Top Salesman, Magazine Drive 3,4, Captain 4, Our Lady's Sodality I,2, 3,4g C, S, P, A, Convention 4, 32 ANN MARIE LAURENCELLE Bunker Hill I have taken my fun where I have found it Annie .... curly locks ,,., dancing eyes .,,, a good friend pleasing personality ,,,, fun to be with ,,,, popular ,,,, carefree ,,,, the school's fastest typist??? .... likes white knee socks .... favorite expressions, Git Our Lady's Sodality 1,2,3,4g A,J,R,C, 1,2,3,4g C,S,M,C, I,2,3,4g Biology Club, President 29 Booster Club I,2,3,4g Chemistry Club 4, FORUM, Typist z,3g French Club 34 Glee Club I,2,3g Irish Musical I,2,3.4. ALICIA MARIE LEARY GOLDEN BOOK, Type Editor 4 RONALD LE BLANC Sacred Heart An affable and courteous gentleman. Ron ,,,, good -looking ..., nice personality ,,,, fr i e n d l y disposition and generally willing to help ,,,, likes all sports, especially swimming and tennis, C,S,M, C, I,2,3,4, A,I,R,C, i,2,3,4g Booster Club 1,2,3,4g Latin Club 1,25 French Club 2,3gBiologyClub 2, Swimming Team lg Bowling League I, 2, 3, 4, 33 y St, Francis Naugatuck Her eyes like the stars reign influence Lee ,,,, D, E, B, ,,,, beautiful hazel eyes slender figure neat dresser ,,,, pleasing personality enjoys all sports likes to write long letters but would rather receive them known for her co operation and friendliness ,,,, favorite song I m Walking Behind You Our Lady's Sodality I,2,3,4gC S M C I2 3 4 A J R C I2 Booster Club I,2,3,4g Biology Club 3 Business Club 3 4 Chemistry Club, Secretary 4, French Honor Society Treasurer 3 Irish Musical 3 FORUM, Typist 2, Circulation Board 3 4 C S P A Convention 4 LEO JOSEPH LEGENDRE Bunker Hill He could whip his weight in Wildcats Louse ,,,, intellectual ,,,, talkative ,,,, well dressed .... ping pong champ ,,,, lifeguard ,,,, enjoys sports ,,,, coach ,,,, good friend ,,,, always does his homework ,,,, green eyes ,,,, Favorite saying Here I am, you lucky people ,,,, doesn't believe in Rotarys ,,,, likes to go to Naugatuck ,,,, Favorite song, Lady of Spain, A,I,R,C, I,2, 3,45 Biology Club 25 Booster Club I,2, 3,45 Chemistry Club, Vice-President 45 C, S, M, C, I,2, 3.45 C, S, P, A, Convention 45 Economics Club 45 FORUM, Sports Editor 3,45 Latin Club I, 25 Spanish Club 3,45 Swimming Team I,2, 3,4, DORIS LEMIEUX St, Iohn's, Watertown The useful and the beautiful are never separated Dor ,,,, D, E,B, ,,,, slim and graceful ,,,, radiant hair ,,,, pleas- ant smile, showing beautiful teeth ,,,, prize personality ,,,, smart dresser with a knack for sewing ,,,, ardent knitter of argyles ,,,, loves dancing, gaiety and sports, especially football ,,,, favorite saying, l'll tell my mother ,,,, favorite song, Yours, C, S,,M,C, I,2, 3,45 A,I, R, C, I,2, 3,45 FORUM, Typist 2, 3,45 Biology Club 25 Business Club 3,45 Chemistry Club 45 French Club 4gII'iSl'1 Mus- ical 2, 3,45 C, S, P, A, Convention 3,45 Booster Club I,2, 3,45 Photog- raphy Club I5 GOLDEN BOOK, Typist 4, RICHARD LEWIS St, Francis Xavier The example of good men is visible philosophy Dick .... sometimes called Lou1e , , , , very popular .... good look- ing ,,,, neat dresser ,,,, great athlete ,,,, likes baseball, track and bas- ketball ,,,, Captain of Track Team 53 , C, S, M, C, I,2, 3,45 A,J, R, C, I,2, 3,45 Biology Club 45 Booster Club I,2,3,45 Chemistry Club 35 Latin Club 1,25 Spanish Club2,35Maga- zine Drive, Captain 35 Christmas Tableau Ig Basketball Team 3,45 Track Team 3, Captain 45 Baseball Team 2,3,4. 34 1911- W--. -..,.,.. t -V JOSEPH LOMBARDI Duggan Brevity is the great charm of eloquence. Joe . . . dark hair .... quiet Qin class that isj, , , , easy talker ,,., like- able, , , , carefree and full of fun. . . . dislikes homework .... likes bowl- ing and music, , , , skillful driver ,,,, Favorite song, Because of You, C,S,M,C, I,2,3,4g A,J,R,C, I,2,3,4g Biology Club 2g Latin Club 1,25 Spanish Club 3,4, FRANK JOHN LOMBARDO Duggan The best hearts are ever the bravest. Foots . . . dark hair. . . . good looking, , , ,loves the Plot , , , , quiet natured. . . . cheerful grin, , , , neat dresser. . . . speed demon in type, , , , always in a hurry, , , , favorite saying, What are you gonna do?. , . . favorite song, Why Don't You Believe Me? C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4g A.J.R. C. I,2,3,4g Biology Club 35 Booster Club I,2, 3,45 Latin Club 4g Spanish Club 2,3. DAVID WILLIAM LONERGAN St, Mary's Good will is the mightiest force in the universe Dave . . . curly blond hair, , , ,likes Trig and basketball, , , , sleeping in History, , , , usually good for a laugh. . . . good student, , , , popular, , , , a real friend, , , , always helpful, , , ,fast talker, C, S, M,C, l,2, 3,4g A,J,R, C, 1,2,3,4g Biology Club 2, Booster Club I,2,3,4g Spanish Club 3,4g Latin Club 33 Treasurer 4: Irish Musical 4: Class Play 4g GOLDEN BOOK, Editorial Staff 4, 35 WILLIAM MICHAEL LONERGAN SS Peter 8a Paul Better to do it than wish it done, Biber ,.,, dark hair, , , , athletic build. . . . has a smile for everyone , . , ,likes dancing and sports especially football, , , , also pool and a good time with the boys ,,,, very popular,,,,uses her father's Ford quite frequently ,,,. Favorite saying, He does good work, C, S, M,C, I,2, 3,43 A,J, R,C, I, 2, 3,4g Football Team 2, 3,4g Irish Musical 49 Spanish Club 3,4gChemistry Club 3gBiology Club 2gBooster Club I,2,3,4, RICHARD PAUL MACARY St, Francis Xavier It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends, Richie , , , brown hair, , , , friendly to all, . , ,always smiling, , , , mass- ive physique, , , , lives for sports, , , , partial to Red Sox, , , , favorite song, Why Don't You Believe Me? . . . . favorite saying, Jingles, C,S,M,C, 1,2,3,4g A,J,R,C, I,2,3,4g FORUM, Business Board 3, Business Manager 45 C, S, P, A, Convention 45 Junior Prom Committee 4: Business Club 3,4g GOLDEN BOOK 4g French Club 3, GEORGE WILLIAM MAHER Sacred Heart Human laws reach not my thoughts Captain Marvel ,,,, tall ,,,, rugged becoming wavy hair likes girls and especially Nash cars ..,, easy to get along with ,,,, always does his homework ,,,, never late for class .... likes lunch periods, dancing and Math ,,,, favorite song, I Dream of Jeannie With The Light Brown Hair, ,.,, favorite saying, What a time last nightl A.I.R.C, I,2,3,4g C,S,M,C, l,2,3,4g Booster Club I,2,3,4gBio1ogy Club 2gSpanish Club 3,4gChemistry Club 4g Track Team IgLatin Club I. 2. 36 IUNE F, MAHER Sacred Heart Those graceful acts daily flow from all her words and actions Iuner , , , , dark blonde, , , , green eyes... . likes roller skating, horse back riding, driving thot rodj and dancing, , , , dislikes women drivers , , , , favorite song Pretend , , , ,favorite saying, Iwish it were Friday, Glee Club I, 25 French Club 3,4 Secretaryg Biology Club 25 Irish Mus- ical I, 25Booster Club I,2, 3,45 Girl's Basketball I5 Our Lady's Sodality I.2.3,4: A.I.R.C. I.2.3.4: C. S. NLC. I.2,3.4. A DORIS MARGARET MALONEY Sacred Heart Keep cool and you command everybody, Dorie , , , , blonde, , , , blue eyes, , , , incessant smile, , , , faithful friend at all times, , , , Favorite song, Crazy Waltz , , , , Basketball fan, , , , fond of classical music, especially the opera, Carmen , ,,, favorite pastime, sleep , , , , enjoys a good movie, ff Our Lady's Sodality X,2, 3,45 C, S,M,C, I, 2, 3,45 A,I, R,C, I,2, 3,45 Biology Club 25 Business Club 45 Chemistry Club 35 Irish Musical I5Bas,- ketball I, 2, MAURO THOMAS MARTINELLI South, Oakville Better a bad excuse than none at all, Mor , , , , a friend in need, , , , always willing to help or cheer up some- one, , , , likes all bop clothes except pegged pants even though he ovms two pair, , , , also likes to borrow the priest's car, , , ,favorite saying, , , , Fine Italian Boy, A. I.R,C, I,2,3,45BiologyClub 25BoosterC1ub I,2,3,45BusinessClub 45 C,S,M,C, I,2,3,45 Spanish Club 3,45 Latin Club I,2, i 37 CATHERINE LAURA MAYO Sacred Heart Order is heaven's first law. Laura ,,,, 5'5 ,,,, brown hair and blue eyes .... friendly and cheerful disposition .... careful, alert driver ,,,, Favorite saying, How About It ? C,S, M,C, I,2, 3,45 A.I. R.C, I, 2, 3,45 Girl's Basketball I5 Irish Mu- sical l,2,4:Biology Club 25Booster Club I, 2, 3,45 Our Lady's Sodality I,2, 3,45 Business Club 3,45 Living Rosary 3,45 Spanish Club 3,4, WILLIAM CHATFIELD McCARTHY St, Francis, Naugatuck Peace is the happy natural state of man. Bill .... neat dresser . . . . courteous .... car enthusiast ,,,, mannerly , , , ,loyal Brooklyn fan, , , , always smiling, , , , dependable . . . . knows his place ,,,, enjoys good music .... Favorite saying, Gee Whiz. A,I. R, C, I, 2, 3, 45 C, S. M, C, I,2, 3,45 Baseball 3,45 Biology Club 45 Booster Club I, 2, 3,45 Chemistry Club, Treasurer 45 Magazine Drive Captain 45 Irish Musical 45 Glee Club 4, RAYMOND JOSEPH MCDONALD St, Mary's Earnestness is enthusiasm tempered by reason. Rock ,,,, tall .... pedant ,,,, likes blondes. . . . wonderful personality , , , , good sense ofhumor, , , , always smiling, , , , co -operative, , , ,likes dancing. C,S, M, C, I,2, 3,45 A,J, R,C, I,2, 3,45 Biology Club 35 Booster Club I,2, 3,45 Business Club 45 Spanish Club 2, 3, 38 FRANCIS MCGURK A Driggs Learning makes a man fit company for himself. Mac . . . . Irish. . . .what a physique! . . . . has trouble sleeping. . . .likes to bake cakes and eat fudge. . . . dependable and punctual. . . .Favorite name, Adeline .... Favorite saying, Oh Man. A.I.R.C. I,2,3,4: C.S.M.C. I,2,3,4g Biology Club 2g Swimming Team I, 2, 3,45 Football Team I, 25 Track Team 3,45 Business Club 45 Co-Captain, Swimming Team 4. JOSEPH F. MCNELLIS St. Mary's A man whom the king delighteth to honor. Joe . . . . curly hair .... friendly. . . . dislikes candy and station wagons . . . . loves apizza and flamingo food. . . . excellent diver. . . . good stu- dent, especially in Math... .favorite subject, girls. . . .favorite song, Auf Weidersehen. A.J.R.C. 1, 2, 3,4g C.S.M.C. I, 2, 3,4gFORUM, photographer 2g Swimming Team 1, 2, 3,4g Biology Club 2g Photography Club, President 2: Physics Club, President 45 Bowling Team I. ROBERT ALBERT MICKETT St. John's, Watertown I am a citizen of the world. Butch . . . .fun loving boy from Watertown. . . .interested in cars. . . . has a 52 Ford. . . .goes square dancing often. . . . a good friend . . . works part-time after school. . . .no definite plans for the future. A.I.R.C. I,2,3,4: C.S.M.C. I,2,3,4: Business Club 4, Booster Club 1, 2,45 Biology Club 2g Latin Club I, 2. 39 JAMES A. MULHALL St. Francis Xavier Action, Iwant action, Packy swivel hip. . . . likes a good time. . . . friendly. . . .neat dress- er. . . .likes sports, especially basketball and football. . . . good looking . . . .very sociable. . . .favorite saying, Ay, Doll. C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4g A.J.R.C. I,2, 3,4g Basketball Team Ig Football Team 3,4g Biology Club 25 Business Club 31 President 45 Latin Club 3g GOLDEN BOOK, Business Board 4. RICHARD DAVID MORELL Baldwin, Watertown Where liberty dwells, there is my country. Husky . . . . extremely good natured. . . . can always take a joke. , . . never known to be angry with anyone. . . . shy and very modest. . . . am- bitious. . . . can easily be recognized by close cropped haircut, his Austin and familiar greeting, How ya doin? A.J.R.C. I, 2,3,4g C.S.M.C. I,2,3,4g Biology Club 2, Track Team 2: Chemistry Club 3: Physics Club, Secretary 4: Booster Club I. JOSEPH NICOLETTA Sacred Heart Strange reasons make strange actions. Joe . . . .tall, black hair, brown eyes, medium complexion .... neat dresser. . . . good dancer. . . . enjoys long rides in his car. . . .favorite sports, baseball and basketball .... dislikes getting up early for school . . . .always ready with a friendly smile and a warm hello. C.S.M.C. I,2, 3,43 A.J.R.C. I,2,3,4g Biology Club 2, Booster Club I, 2, 3,45 Business Club 45 Spanish Club 2, 3. 40 They only are truly great who are truly good. WALTER C. P. NIEBUHR St. Francis Xavier Wally . . .black hair. . . well built. . . very sociable, intellectual... likes to debate on any subject. . . well liked by all who come in contact with him. . . likes football and mathematics. C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4gA.J.R.C. I,2,3,4g Football 2,3,4gChemistryC1ub 3g Chess Club 3g Glee Club 2, 39 Physics Club 4gBooster Club I,2, 3,4. MARY LOU NOLAN Sacred Heart Happy go lucky. Mari . . .wonderful personality. . , always willing to help.. . loves to decorate windows. . . make posters. . .brown hair. . .5'4 . . .attends all sports. . .favorite saying, I don't care, don't worry about it. C.S.M.C. I,2,3,4g A.J.R.C. l,2,3,4g Our Lady's Soda1ityI,2,3,4g FORUM I, 2, 3, 45 Irish Musical I,2, 3,4g C. S.P. A. Convention 3, 4, Biology Club 2, Booster Club I,2, 3,4g Chemistry Club 35 French Club 4gG1ee Club 2, High Salesman Magazine Drive 35 Group Captain 4g s l Softball Team Ig Basketball Team 2, Bowling Team 2g Sociology Club 3, Living Rosary I,2, 3,49 Pep Squad 2. JOAN ELIZABETH NORTHROP South, Oakville Up, up my friends, and leave your books. '-s '-Joaniev , , hblgnd, , ,sparkling blue eyes. . . carefree. . . loves clothes and Q new cars. . .tremendous school spirit. . . favorite saying, Let's go to the Blue Star. . . pet peeve, two faced people. V f C.S.M.C. I,2,3,4g A.I.R.C. I,2,3,4g Biology Club 2, Booster Club 1.2, 3,4gFrench Club 2,3,4g Latin Club I,25FORUM 2gGlee Club 1.2, 3, 4g Irish Musical I,2, 35 Living Rosary 3. 41 IEREMIAH ANTHONY O'CONNELL helm. ing, Pass . ROBERTA MOSS O'CONNOR Sacred Heart Wit and wisom are born in a man. Mossy , . . D. E. B. . . aims to be a teacher... ardent swimming fan. . . talented pianist. . .favorite pastime, eating. . .never at a loss for words . . . sharp answer for everything. . . favorite expression, Bless your pointed little head. C. S. M. C. I,2, 3, 4, A.J. R. C. I, 2, 3, 4g Our Lady's Sodality I,2gBi010gy Club 2g Business Club 4, C.S.P.A. Convention 4g Chemistry Club 43 Chess Club 3g French Club 4, THE FORUM, Editorial Board 4, Irish Mus- ical I, 2, 3, 4, Living Rosary 2g Photography Club, Treasurer 2. Sacred Heart A community is like a ship, everyone ought to be prepared to take the Jerry . . .a true Irishman. . . up on major league scores Pride of the Yankees . . .a good student. . . always ready w1th a Joke favorite say C.S.M.C. I,2,3,4g A.J.R.C. I 2 3 4 Biology Club 2 Booster Club I,2, 3,43 Business Club 4, Spanish Club 3 4 Latin Club I 2 WILLIAM JOSEPH O'KEEFE Hopeville Man builds no structure which outlives a book. Butch . . . tall. . . glasses. . .brown hair. . .neat dresser. . . good looking , , , excellent student. . . fine athlete. . . loves all sports, especially bas- ketball. . .quiet. . . well liked. . . easy going. . . favorite pastime. . . visit- ing Southwick Avenue. . .favorite saying, Your kidding me. C. S. M. C. I, 2, 3, 4, A.J.R.C. I, 2, 3,4QBl1SiI16SS Club 4gFI6IlChC1l1b 3, 4, Biology Club 2g Chemistry Club, President 4, Latin Club I,2g Base- ball Team 3,4g Basketball Team 3, 4. 42 l,. GERALD E. OPPERMAN Woodbury High School He would pun thee into shivers, Jerry .... brown hair .... medium complexion .... blue eyes .... very good sense of humor .... good disposition .... friend ly .... very keen .... likes all sports .... especially baseball .... Milwaukee Braves, favorite major league team.. . . favorite song .... Old Black Joe. C.S.M.C. 3.4: A.J.R.C. 3,44 Booster Club 3,4g Chemistry Club 35 Physics Club 4. MAURICE BRENDAN O'SHEA Washington l live on the sunny side of the street, Maury .... short and shy but full of fun .... likes basketball, the Red Sox and girls with short names .... dislikes homework, Math and getting up early .... favorite saying. Did you see that? AJ. R. C. I, 2, 3, 4, C. S. M.C. I,2, 3, 4, Booster Club I, 2, 3,4g Bio- logy Club 25 Chemistry Club 45 Spanish Club 3, 4,Basketbal1 Team 2, 3, 4g Latin Club I,25 Class Vice-President Ig Class Treasurer 4gGOLDEN BOOK, Business Board 4. GERTRUDE LORRAINE OUELLETTE Sacred Heart Life is to short for anything but the best. Trudy .... appealing blue eyes .... terrific personality .... carefree . . . . neat appearance. . . . loves sticking to one job. . . . great liking for crew hair cuts, ball games and dancing .... good sport .... talkative . . . .favorite song, Anywhere I Wander . . . .favorite saying, What a pip. c.s.M.c. I,2,3,4: A.J.R.C. I,2,3,4: FORUM, Typist r,z,Bi010gy Club 3g Booster Club I,2,3,4g Business Club 3.4, Glee Club I,2,3g French Club 2, 3g Latin Club I, 2, Irish Minstrel 1, 2, 4g Our Lady's So- dality I,2, 3, 4: Living Rosary I,2, 3,4g GOLDEN BOOK, Typist 4. 43 PATRICIA CAROL PENDY Sacred Heart Her beauty makes his vault a feasting presence full of light, Pat .... pudgie .... always smiling .... lovely blue eyes' .... dark wavy hair .... sparkling personality .... full of fun .... likes strawberry ice cream sodas and Holy Cross .... dislikes asparagus and studying .... fa- vorite song, Deep Purple .... favorite saying, O. K. with me. Our Lady's Sodality I,2,3, President 4, A.J.R.C. I,2,3,4g Biology Club 3, Booster Club I,2,3,4g Class Secretary 4, Chemistry Club 4, C. S. M. C. I, 2, 3, 45 C. S. P. A. Convention 4, French Club 33 FORUM, Circulation Board 2, Business Board 3, 4gG16e Club 2, 3g GOLDEN BOOK, Typist 4, Irish Musical I,2, 3, 4g Living Rosary I, 2, 3,4. ARTHUR JAMES PHELAN Humiston, Cheshire Friendliness is the wine of life. Arr .... 6'2 . ...cheerful freckled face .... always glad to help... . likes to play baseball, basketball, and the drums. . . . also likes his dad's car .... plans to attend college .... aspires to be a dentist. C.S.M.C. 1,z,3,4, A,J.R.C. 1,2,3,4g Christmas Tableau rg Base- ball Team I, 4, Irish Musical 1, 2, 3, 4gBiology Club 25 Chemistry Club 3, Physics Club 4, Booster Club I, 2g Spanish Club 3. ROBERT JOSEPH PHILLIPS St. Francis Naugatuck Philosophy is the art of living, Bob .... conscientious student .... loyal .... dependable .... courte ous, likeable .... harbors high ideals .... neat dresser .... a political en- thusiast .... a capable debater .... bound to succeed .... loves drama and good music. C.S. M. C. I, 2, 3, 4g A.J.R. C. I,2, 3, 4g Biology Club 45 Booster Club I, 2, 3, 4g Christmas Tableau Ig THE FORUM, Business Board 2g French Club 35 Glee Club 2,33 GOLDEN BOOK, Editorial Board 4g Sacred Heart-Taft Radio Debate 3, Sociology Club 4. 44 MICHAEL ROBERT PIERCE St. Mary's Contentment opens the source of every joy. Mike .... 5'9 .... black wavy hair .... a sharp dresser, partial to his charcoal grey suit .... likes swimming and an occasional game of pool ... . president of his C. Y. O. bowling team... .a friend in need whether financially or with girl trouble. C.S.M. C. I,2, 3, 45 A.I.R.C. I, 2, 3,45 Biology Club 25 Booster Club I,2, 3, 45 Spanish Club 3,45 Swimming team 25 Business Club 35 Latin Club 1,25 Irish Musical 4. BERNARD PHILIP POCODZIENSKI Sacred Heart He was a gentle true and perfect knight, THERESA MARY PLANTIER St. Peter and Paul Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together. Terry . . . . brown hair. . . . brown eyes. . . . pleasing disposition. . . . likes dancing and swimming. . . .favorite song, Trying . . . .favorite base- ball team, New York Yankees. G.S.M.C. I,2, 3,45 A.I.R. C. I,2, 3,45Biology Club2, 35Booster Club I,2, 3, 45 Business Club 3,45 French Club 3,45 Glee Club 2, 3,45 Latin Club 1.2. Pogy tall with a blond crew cut . . .neat dresser .... captain of basketball team. . . . very popular .... known by all .... some temper. . . . favorite saying. . . . Got a bus ticket? A.J.R.C. I,2,3,45 Biology Club 25 Booster Club I,2, 3,45 C.S.M,C. I, 2, 3, 45 Business Club 45 Latin Club I, 25 Spanish Club 3,45 Baseball Team I,2, 3,45 Basketball Team I,2, 3.4, Captain 45 Track Team 2, 3. 45 ARTHUR GEORGE PRYOR Sacred Heart My objection to Utopia is there can be no adventure in a perfect world. Arch .... good looking .... neat dresser .... well liked .... ever ready smile.. . .good sense of humor .... likes to tell jokes .... gets along fine with girls.. . . likes all sports, especially basketball .... ardent Red Sox fan .... doesn't like to be rushed .... dislikes too much homework. C.S.M.C. I,2,3,45 A.J.R.C. I,2,3,45 Biology Club 25 Booster Club 1, 2, 3,45 Business Club 45 Latin Club 1,25 Spanish 3,4. CATHERINE THERESA REARDON St. Mary's . Laughter is the worlds sweetest music Kay .... cute grin .... wonderful disposition .... enjoys a good laugh .. . . likes independent people. . . .fun to be with.. . . loves basketball. . .. favorite saying, Oh, gee .... loves her busride from Southington .... most dependable .... likes study periods and lunch also records or a juke- box .... favorite song, Stardust , C. S. M. C. I, 2, 3, 45 A.J. R. C. I, 2, 3, 45 Our Lady's Sodality I,2, 3,45 C.S.P.A. Convention 3,45 Biology Club, Secretary 25 Booster Club I, 2, 3,45 Chemistry Club 35 THE FORUM, Typist and Circulation Board I, 2,3,45 French Club 3,45 Glee Club I,2, 3,45 GOLDEN BOOK, Typist 45 Irish Musical I,2, 3, 45 Junior Prom Committee 45 Living Rosary 1, 2. 3, 45 Magazine Drive, Top Salesman 3.4. IUDITH ANN REGAN Sacred Heart Life is short, but there is always time for courting, Judy .... sparkling blue eyes .... blonde hair.. . . loads of school spirit . . . . likes sport clothes, the beach and swimming. . . . dislikes cats and Economics homework .... favorite song, Why Don't You Believe Me? . . . . favorite expression, Say, that's cool. Our Lady's Sodality1,2,3,45C.S,M.C. I,2,3,45 A.J.R.C. 1,2,3,45 FORUM, Typist 1,25Biology Club 35 Business Club 2,45 Chemistry Club 45 French Club 35 Glee Club l,2,3, Secretary-Treasurer I,2,35 Latin Club I, 25 Irish Musical 1,25 Class Secretary 1,25 Booster Club I,2, 3,45 Living Rosary I,2, 3,4. 46 RICHARD EDMUND REILLY St. Francis Xavier Be not merely good, be good for something, DiCk . . --1211, b10l1d, handsome. . . .well built .... able to keep up interesting conversation. . . . loves to draw cartoons in study .... special- izes in hot rod cars .... loyal employee at Worth's .... good chauf- feur. C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4, A.J.R.C. I,2,3,4, Chemistry Club 4, Spanish Club 2, 35 Booster Club I,2, 3,4. JOAN FRANCES RICHMOND Sacred Heart Speech is great, but silence is greater, Joanie .... pug nose .... naturalcurly hair .... has a little of the Irish temper in her .... gets silly easily .... dislikes getting up for school .... loves Shorthandt? .... favorite song, Anywhere I Wander .... favorite saying, Don't worry about it. A.J.R. C. 1, 2, 3, 4, C'.S. M. C. I, 2, 3, 4, Biology Club 3g Booster Club I,2,3,4g Basketball Team Ig Chemistry Club 45 Glee Club Ig Irish Musical 2, 3, 45 Latin Club 1,23 Living Rosary r, 2, 3, 4g Spanish Club 2, 3, Our Lady's Sodality I,2, 3, 4g GOLDEN BOOK, Typist 4. ROBERT JOSEPH RODITIS St. Francis, Naugatuck A good face is the best letter of recommendation, Bob .... tall and thin .... short blond hair .... clear blue eyes. . . . sharp features .... amiable. . . .responsive. . . . trust-worthy. . . . express- ive .... always in good humor .... enjoys good fun .... forceful. . . . likes cars .... strict baseball fan .... well dressed. . . . good conversationalist . . . . favorite saying. . . . Yeah . C.S.M.C. I.2,3,4g A.I.R.C. I,2,3,4g Booster Club I,2,3,4g Bowl- ing Club Ig Chemistry Club 3, French Club 3, Physics Club 4. N 47 ELILABETH RUNG St. Francis, Naugatuck The result proves the wisdom of the act, Libby .... blue eyes .... fair complexion .... neat dresser .... friendly .. . . dislikes homework.. . .loves basketball games, movies. . . . hopes to be a teacher .... marvellous singing voice. Our Lady's Sodality I,2,3,4, C.S.M.C. I,2,3,4,A.J.R.C. I,2,3,4, Biology Club 3,Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4,Business Club 4, Chemistry Club 4, Glee Club I,2, 3, 4, Irish Musical 2. FLORENCE ANN RYKOSKI St. Hedwig's, Union City The soul of sweet delight can never be defiled, Flo .... small but sweet .... pretty brown eyes .... curly brown hair . . . . quick friendly smile. . . .loves to get New Haven buses. . . . is look- ing forward to a nursing career .... favorite saying, I don't care. Our Lady's Sodality 1, 2, Treasurer 3, 4, C. S. M. C. I, 2, 3, 4, A.J. R. C. I, 2, 3, 4, Biology Club 3, Booster Club I, 2, 3, 4, Business Club 4, Chem- istry Club 4, Glee Club 2, 3,4, Irish Musical 2. ELLEN FRANCES SCULLY St. Francis, Naugatuck With affection beaming in one eye and calculation shining out of the other. ,df El .... understanding person .... chestnut brown hair .... neat .... well dressed .... popular .... chatter box .... good dancer .... always on the go .... ardent sports fan, especially basketball .... likes working for a dentist .... dislikes getting up Monday morning and gloomy people .... favorite saying, Oh no! Our Lady's Sodality I,2,3,4, C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4, A.J.R.C. r,2,3,4, THE FORUM, Circulation Board 4, Irish Musical I,2, 3,4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4,Cl16miSIry Club 4, Latin Club 1,2,Biology Club 3, Booster Club I,2,3,4, GOLDEN BOOK, Typist 4, C.S.P. A. Conven- tion 4, French Club 2, 3, Sociology Club 4. r .3 48 WALTER CHARLES SHANNON St. John's, Watertown It is well to think well, it is divine to act well. Frosty .... Watertown's gift to Sacred Heart .... neat dresser .... likes loud socks and ties .... dislikes girls and conceited people .... excell- ent swimmer .... good dancer .... member of High School Hi-Lites .... a good friend to have. A.J.R.C. I,2, 3, 4g C.S.M.C. I,2, 3, 4g Biology Club 3gBusiness Club 4g Chemistry Club, President 4, FORUM 4gG1C6 Club 2, 3, Secretary 4g High School Hi-Lites 4, Swimming Team I, 2, 3, 4. , WINIFRED MARY SIMPSON Center, Oxford Industry is the mother of fortune. Winnie .... ruddy complexion. . . . bundle of sugar and spice. . . .has overshare of troubles.. . .enjoys square dancing .... allergic to dark cellars. . . . forever eating sundaes .... favorite song, Crazy Waltz . . . . one of Sacred Heart's high sopranos .... favorite saying, Not this kid. C.S.M.C. I,2, 3,4g A.J.R.C. I,2, 3,4, Biology Club 2, Booster Club I, 2, 3, 4g Business Club 3,4:G166 Club I,2, 3,4g Irish Musical I, 2, 3.4. JAMES PETER SMITH, IR. St. Francis, Torrington A light heart lives long. Jimmy .... dark blond hair .... friendly personality .... always smil- ing .... conscientious student .... a very good sport. C.S.M.C. I, 2, 3,45 A.J.R.C. I,2, 3,4g Biology Club 3gBusiness Club 4g Chemistry Club 4, Physics Club 4g Booster Club I,2, 3, 4. 49 BARBARA ANN STACK Sacred Heart What sweet delight a quiet life affords, Bob .... pretty blonde hair .... green eyes .... always on time. . .. happy go lucky .... always wears a smile .... likes sports,especially roller s ka ting and swimming. ...greatest ambition is to be a good worker. Our Lady's Sodality I, 2, 3, 4g A.I.R.C. I,2, 3,45 Basketball Team Ig - Biology Club 2, Booster Club I,2,3,4g Business Club 3,43 Christmas Tableau Ig C. S.M.C. I,2, 3, 4, Irish Musical 2, 3,43 Softball Team Ig Spanish Club 3, 4. JOAN STIELER Community Prospect She asks no favors and shirks no responsibilities, J o a n i e .... blond hair .... blue eyes .... fair complexion. . . . sweet disposition .... kind word for everyone .... lover of sports, especially dancing, swimming and roller skating .... conscientious person. C.S. M. C. I, 2, 3. 4, AJ. R. C. I, 2, 3, 4: Biology Club 23 Business Club 3, 4g Christmas Tableau Ig Irish Musical 45 Spanish Club 3, 4. NANCY ANN SULLIVAN St. Francis, Naugatuck If you're there before it's over, you're there on time, Nan .... medium height. . .radiant brown hair .... typical Irish pug nose .... temper .... gay smile .... fond ofred Pontiac convertibles .... likes popular music, especially, IfI Had My Way .... neat eccen- Uic Clothes .... t21kS C0Htil1l1311y .... dislikes U.S. History .... noted for her dramatics. C.S.M. C. I, 2, 3, 4, A.J.R.C. I, 2, 3.4, Biology Club 3, Booster Club 1. 2, 3, 4, Bowling Team 2, French Club 2, 3, Glee Club I. 2, 3,44 Lat- in Club I, 2, FORUM I, 2, Cheerleader 2,3,4, Captain 4: Irish Musical I, 2, 3,4. 50 'll- THOMAS SULLIVAN Lincoln, Southington Speech is great, but silence is greater. Su1ly .... quiet .... witty .... always wears flashy argyles .... proud possessor of a blue Ford .... curly hair .... neat dresser .... favorite pas- time, bragging about Southington. C. S. M. C. 1, 2, 3, 4g A.J. R. C. I, 2. 3, 4, Booster Club I, 2, 3, 4, Busi- ness Club 45 Biology Club 2, Chemistry Club 35 Latin Club 1,25 Span- ish Club 3, 4. DAVID SWANSON St. Francis, Naugatuck Music is well said to be the speech of angels. Dave . . . . chestnut hair. . . . blue eyes. . . .just about 5'9 . . . . serious but very friendly. . . .conscientious. . . . good conversationalist. . . . par- tial to cars. . . . popular and someone nice to know. C.S. M. C. I, 2, 3, 4, A.J. R. C. I. 2. 3. 4: Biology Club 2, Chemistry Club 3g FORUM, Business Board 2, Manager 3, Physics Club, Treasurer 45 Glee Club 2, 3,4g Irish Musical, Soloist 2, 3, 4. RUTH ELEANOR SYNKEWECZ. Sacred Heart An occasion lost can never be redeemed. Ruthie .... vivacious blonde .... dazzling blue eyes .... service with a smile .... heart breaker .... likes clothes, Sigma Nu and blue Cad- illacs .... chemistry scholar .... favorite saying, I'm not too intell- igent .... favorite song, Begin the Beguine. Our Lady's Sodality I, 2, 3, 4, A.J. R. C. I, 2, 3, 4g C. S. M. C. I, 2, 3, 45 Living Rosary I,2, 3, 4, Biology Club 2g Booster Club I, 2, 3, 45 Chem- istry Club 4g Latin Club I,2g Spanish Club 3,4: Girls Basketball Team Ig FORUM, Business Board 2, 3, 4g Irish Musical I, 2, 3, 4gC. S. P. A. Con- vention 4g GOLDEN BOOK, Typist 4. 51 PAUL THOMAS SZANTYR Woodrow Wilson He that can have patience, can have what he will. Pablo .... wavy blond hair .... quiet but full of fun .... well groomed . . . . terrific drummer. . . . good basketball player. . . . famous saying, I'll make 20 points for sure. C.S.M.C. I,2,3,4gA.J.R.C. 1,2,3,4,Booster Club I,2,3,4gChem- 1 istry Club 4, Latin Club 4, Spanish Club 2, 3. CHARLES HUGHES TAYLOR Sacred Heart Very little is needed to make a happy life. Hughsie .... cute and small .... wishes he was big enough to play bas- ketba ll .... always good for a laugh .... neat dresser .... likes to fish .... secret ambition is to be a jockey. C.S.M.C. I,2, 3,4g A.J.R.C. I,2, 3,4gBiology Club 2,Business Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Latin Club 1,25 Spanish Club 3.4. JAMES DAVID TETA Sacred Heart ln what he leaves unsaid, I discover a master of style. Jimmy .... loves baseball .... good card player .... always fussy about his clothes .... argumentative .... ardent sports fan. C. S. M. C. I, 2, 3,45 A.J.R.C. 1, 2, 3,4,Bio1ogy Club 2,Business Club 4, Booster Club I,2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 2, 3. 52 GWENN JANET TOOKER Naugatuck High School Character is a perfectly educated Will. Gwennie from Naugy .... pretty brown eyes .... friendly smile. just right height. . . . cheerful disposition.. . .enthusiastic disposition toward school, sports, and other outside activities. ...talented pianist . . . . makes friends quickly. C.S.M.C. 4, A.I.R.C. 4, Booster Club 4, Glee Club 4, Business Club 4, Irish Musical 4. JOAN ELAINE WALSH Sacred Heart There is no duty we so much under-rate as the duty of being happy. Windy .... dark brown eyes .... pleasing personality .... humorous laugh .... neat dresser .... biggest problem, being on time .... seam- stress .... likes knitting argyle socks .... talking .... and enjoys dan- cing .... favorite song, Why Don't YouBelieve Me? .... favorite say- ing, Yeah, hey. Our Lady's Sodality I, 2, 3, Vice-president 4, A.J.R.C. I, 2, 3,4,C.S. M. C. I,2,3,4,BaSkEtb311T63lTl IQBOOSICI Club I,2, 3, 4,Biology Club 3, Business Club 4, Chemistry Club 4, FORUM, Circulation Board 2, 3, GOLDEN BOOK, Typist 4, Irish Musical I,2, 3,4, Latin Club I,2, Liv- ing Rosary I, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Bowling League Club 2, 3. WILMA ANN WEAVING St. Francis, Naugatuck Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Billie .... D.E.B .... tall .... wavy blonde hair .... button nose. . . . likes dancing and boys .... good swimmer .... ardent sports fan .... pet peeve, people who talk during a game .... lots of school spirit .... makes friends easily .... full of fun .... favorite saying, Oh my glory. C.S. M. C. I, 2, 3, 4, A.I. R. C. I. 2, 3, 4, Our Lady's Sodality, Treas- urer, President 4, FORUM, Editorial Board 2, 3, 4, Christmas Tableau I, Irish Musical 2, 4, C.S. P. A. Convention 4, Biology 3, Business Club4, Chemistry Club 4, French Honor Society 3, Glee Club 4, Booster Club I,2, 3,4, Magazine Drive 2,3,4. 53 ,K JEAN AGUSTA WINSLOW Sacred Heart As patient as a female dove. Jeanie .... brown curly hair .... laughing blue eyes .... quiet manner 5 .... likes basketball and good movies .... always chewing gum .... as- pires to be a nurse. our Lady's Sodality 1,2,3,45 c.s.M.c. 1,2,3,45 A.J.R.C. r,2,3,4, Biology Club 25 Chemistry Club 45 Latin Club I, 25 Spanish Club 2, 35 ' Irish Musical I, 2, 35 Bowling Club I5 Booster Club I. JULIA MARY WOOD Prospect Street, Union City Life is the flower of which love is the honey. Julie .... shaft .... light brown hair .... brown eyes .... well-liked .. . .favors basketball.. . . fan of Eddie Fisher. . . . favorite song, Blue Tango .... always late .... cashier after school .... likes writing long letters .... enjoys giving gum to certain people .... proud of Irish and Italian descent .... spoils little brother. C.S.M.C. I,2, 3,45A.J.R.C. 1,2,3,45 Our Lady's Sodality l,2,3,45 Irish Musical 25 Biology Club 45 Booster Club 2, 3,45 Business Club 45 ' .M 3 fx Spanish Club 2, 35 GOLDEN BOOK, Typist 4. SYLVIA AGNES WYSOCKI St. John's, Watertown No seed perish which the soul hath sown. Sylvia . . . . russet hair. . . .Bob Wagner's private Secretary. . . . Harvard wit.. . . great golfer. . . . IT1USiCa11y inclined.. . . favorite song, Mixed Emotion . . . . favorite saying, Fore . C.S. M. C. I,2, 3,45 A.J.R.C. I, 2, 3,45Bowling Team 1,25 Irish Mus- ical 3, 45 Top Magazine Salesman I, 2, 3, 45 Biology Club 45 Bookkeeping Club 35 French Honor Society 35 Glee Club 45 GOLDEN BOOK, Typist 4. 54 IIIASS PIIIM '53 l've gone through four years with vigor and strifep Four years that will show through the rest of my lite! Well, l've gone through Four years and I sure tried my best, Here 's hoping this goes for all of the rest! l've gone through four years, just like you toog And I bet I do better than both of you do! Yes, We've had lots of work and plenty of fung But we're all not to glad that all the work's done. We'll sure miss our school and the fun that we've had, So we'lI iust have to admit that leaving is sadl But then, there 's a bright side to every good causep Let's stop for a minute, think back, and pause .... The dances, the games, the meets, and the plays, They'll be remembered in our future days. And while speaking of memories, let us give what is due To our wonderful teachers, priests and nuns too. We've written for our exit, something there Upon the Doorg So-long from the Class of '53l Welcome to the Class of '54I Nancy Sullivan 55 SIIIIIIII IIIIIS SENIOR CENSUS GIRL BOY BEST LOOKING MOST POPULAR BEST DANCER MOST UNASSUMING MOST VERSATILE CUTEST MOST ATHLETIC NEATEST MOST TALKATIVE CHANGED MOST IN FOUR YEARS Dorothy Carolan Janet Haddad Mary Jane Bickerdike Mary Illy Dorothy Carolan Mary Beardsley Joan Dunn Doris Lemieux Ruth Synkewecz Joan Northrop 56 Ronald Bryk Joseph Cavanaugh John King Peter Kennedy Walter Shannon Edward Kennelly Richard Lewis Robert Philips Philip Coppetta Richard Macary SINIIIII ISIIIIS f vt SENIOR CENSUS QUIETEST WITTIEST MOST INDEPENDENT MOST SOCIABLE MOST CO-OPERATIVE MOST RE LIABLE MOST BASHFUL MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED IDEAL S.H.H.S. STUDENT MOST OUTSTANDING GIRL Cele Holton Barbara Berry Roberto O'Connor Joan DiStasio Arlene Grossenbach Judith Regan Winifred Simpson Barbara Jones June Maher Janet Haddad 57 BOY George Hulstrunk James Doyle William Lonergan James Smith James Kelly Walter Shannon Richard Morrel Dominic Giallello Robert Coleman Joseph Covanaugh lIlASS SIINS SSSS nfl- H3614 Eff S iljjwj HJ Pgj, ill Qi? S Wvgijiiipiigigip ,SSS ig 'F -MSS ,S pp S ,S5JJl-Hl+QERf'ff H fi? lj , S11 il A 1lWjl ?Sl:fSi,,S 1 1 fffgl H fn ?S 'nn ffl-Mfg S Q FJ ypppinfjfyi H 5 fgffffyfl FS S 122 'ima hoincife fo' SESS Eff Th 5 'Sl.Zfi2f2'i'l'2ZZ'f.' y Mem'ries of k d fl y d fp y Fill heo f 'thl b y cl p Andus ff y l ff II Sclcr cl H f l f II N l y p f l d O h b Th dp yy h T Ch t d H f Oh k p . D S d H T F ll Music, Walter Shannon y Lyrics, Sylvio Wysoclci 58 GIIAIIIIAII UMASS Ili '53 I . C K tf GRADUATION 1953 Lv li Wednesday, June IO fi Class Day if yf Friday, June I2 'r Senior Mass 'I Communion Breakfast 3 Commencement Exercises I 4 Valedictorian, B. Jones V Salufatorian, J . Haddad 1 , P E OFFICERS 41 J. Cavanaugh ...... President if J. Haddad . . . Vice-President if M. O'Shea . . . . Treasurer if P. Pendy . . . . Secretary L In 2 ...1 59 SlASS DAY on slunrmls za cm FASUlTY AND GUESTS GHAIIIIATIUN HAY SENl0HlHRlS AT CUMMUNIUN HAH SINIUH MASS 61 BREAKFAST HEAD EABEE SENIURS AE BREAKFAST 'E RIII IIRARUIIIIIIII NIRHI RECEIVES RIPIRMA RECEIVES HER RIPIRMA WiIIiam Lonergan RIGHT AHIIIINII GHAIIIIATIIIN TIME 2.-f ' 'fa ACIIVIIIES SCIENCE CIUBS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS William O'Keefe Waiter Shannon Fred Daniels Leo Legendre Evelyn Carpinella Patricia Larson Alicia Leary William McCarthy PHYSICS CLUB OFFICERS Joseph McNeIIis David Swanson Martin Gilligan Richard MorreII BIOLCGY CLUB OFFICERS Richard Lewis Betty Konopczynski Richard Macary Arlene Grossenbach 66 IANGUABI CIUBS IRINEH AND IAIIN FRENCH CLUB OFFICERS John Begg George Griffin B II S I N ESX George Hulstrunk June Maher Daniel Driscoll LATIN CLUB OFFICERS Barbara Jones David Lonergan Robert Coleman Domenic Giallelo lmissingl BUSINESS CLUB OFFICERS James Mulhall Joan Dunn Mary Beardsley Charles Taylor lmissingl Christopher Committee Co-Chairmen Joseph Cavanaugh Mary Jane Bickerclilce R 67 BIIIISHR lllllll SINHIR MEMBERS UF THE lilll lllllli 68 Sodality Officers Reverand Aloysius Moran, retreat master during '53. retreat: March 30, 315 April i Marie Barbieri as Blessed Virgin in Christmas Pageant 69 THE FURUM STAFF C.S.P.A. CUNVENTIUNEHS FHF SUFDFN BSUK SFAFF BUSINFSS BUARU FDIFHRIAF SFAFF FFPINS SFAFF 71 ClASS PlAY LEFT TO RIGHT: I. Walsh, K. Fanning, J, Dunn, D. Lonergan, P. Szantyr, W. Shannon, I. Di Stasio, T. Harrigan, P. Kennedy, and C. Holton. HUUR HEARTS WERE YUU G AND GAYH LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Froehlich, W. Shannon, N. Gaspar, D. Carolan, D. Blanchard, D. Lonergan, W Weaving, and R. Coleman. 4 72 SS WRX XR KW XXKXXX Wk wma HEARTLINE HOP 74 JUNIIIH ANI! SENIUR PHUNI IIUMNIIHHS SINIIIII MEMBERS III IRISH MUSIIIM 75 Orotoricol Confesf Top Sclesmen Backstage Workers First Absence, Appendicifis ' , E1 Wl SEW IIUR IIWN FOR lNFORMAL WEAR FRONT ROW L. TO R. Catherine Reardon Arlene Grossenbach 2ND ROW: Winifrecl Simpson Ellen Scully Sylvia Wysocki FOR DRESS L. TO R. Dorothy Carolan Roberta O'Connor Denise Blanchard Joan DiSfasio FOR STREET WEAR L. TO R. Joan Walsh Shirley Jacobson Barbara Jones 77 wx, R, 44 XXX, 'sig X334 - .. ! - tt N Woe is me and alack-a-day, how these four years have flown ..... fly backward, Oh Time . . . .. .freshmen and off to a flying start. . . . .Religion classes divided because of large freshman roster ..... magazine drive started with reward of seeing World Series going to six top salesmen . . . .annual frolic to initiate freshmen was more fun than ever. . . . .opening of football season . . . . .Christmas Tableau inspires entire student body . . . . .mothers enioy meeting faculty at an- nual tea ..... our first mid-year exams are upon us ..... a new year---Holy Year, 1950. . . . . Glee Club presents spring concert ..... Reverend Kenan Carey conducts retreat at S.H.H.S. . . . .Many blunders made as freshmen but these have helped us to become Wise Fools. Back after our summer vacation ..... greated by a new superior, Sister Rosa ..... state re- cord set by S. H. H.S. in magazine drive ..... no excuse for going to ClCISSeS late, new buzzer system installed ..... Forum no longer a magazine but a newspaper ..... orchestra welcome substitute for records at Friday night dances ..... first square dance huge success at school ..... Father Dial announces that Sacred Heart is on the eight week stystem ..... sophomores help Sister Ann Ma uree n in establishing a much needed library ..... that miracle shot of Pogy's which gained the basketball team a chance at the State title will never be forgotten ..... ioy- ful news, for the first time sophomores receive permission to attend the Senior Prom ..... another first, this one unwelcomed, summer session to be held for six weeks at S. H. H.S. At last ..... upper classmen . .... Student Body attends Mass on First Day ..... Juniorgridsters 78 valuable to football team ..... first open house held at Sacred Heart ..... new club instituted by Mr. Bolger, Chess ..... seniors sponsor our wonderful Junior Prom at the Santa Fe ..... bas- ketball team enters Class A competition and gains tourney berth ..... Robert Coleman wins Oratorical contest ..... Sisters of Mercy celebrate their centennial in Connecticut ..... silk and satins add glamour to the fashion show at Temple Hall sponsored by the Forum ..... the senior class leaves us and we move up to fill their shoes. Feeling great and mighty ..... We're seniors ..... double sessions and two-book system in- augaurated ..... football team does the impossible, beats Crosby ..... class officers elected . . . . .Joseph Cavanaugh, Presidentp Janet Haddad, Vice-Presidentg Patricia Pendy, Secretary, and Maurice O'Shea, Treasurer ..... committee of seniors make plans forthe Junior Prom. . . . . Our Blessed Lady portrayed by Marie Barbieri in Christmas Tableau ..... Book Report Contest sponsored by library won for third straight year by John Begg ..... Philip Coppetto and Patricia Pendy chosen as King and Queen at Heartline Hop ..... happy faces, naturally, students leaving for the four day C.S.P.A. Convention to be held in New York ..... annual Irish Musical, as usual a huge success ..... Forum brings home Firstplace ..... more titles gained by Sacred Heart mermen as they win state and New England championships ..... Bernie Pogodzienski makes all- city basketball team ..... track and baseball teams keep up their splendid records ..... retreat and sadness comes upon us as we realize it is our last one as students of S. H. H.S ...... senior class play, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay , performed superbly by cast for four nights at the school ..... entering to the strains of music supplied by Francis Delfino 's orchestra many couples enioy themselves immensely at the Prom ..... class day entertainment goes off well . . . . .Communion Breakfast. . . . .enjoying ourselves at Rye Beach at Class Picnic, . . . .finally Graduation Day and the ioy and sorrow that goes with every graduation engulfs us ..... as we leave the Church with our diplomas in our hands we come to the realization that four wonderful years have gone by and we must now leave our beloved school and our ever friendly faculty who have helped the Class of 1953 along the path to the future. MARY ILLY 79 -t -' 14.. I-, . 43, I, MSI Wlll A IIIESIAMI I the twelfth day of June in the year of Our Lord, one thousand, nine-hundred and fifty-three, pass - on to the Jolly Juniors, our exceedingly fortunate heirs, our places as dignified and superior Seniors, - our classrooms and our well-worn text-books. We also turn over to them the care of our teachers. A We are convinced that the Junior Class needs stimulation to achieve the high standard set by the SJW' ' 'Cf Lffflj . ' We, the CLASS of '53, having completed me many requisites necessary for graduation, on this ff' X 'N class of '53, As our absence will be so keenly felt, we hand down, as a substitute for our presence, F these varied bequests: I I, Lucille Deleppo, leave to Velma Shea my diminutive stature. 'J I, Joseph Cavanaugh, will to William M2:Quinn my place as first baseman on the Sacred Heart baseball team, on condition that he blush prettily when the girls in the bleachers speak to him. 1 I, Gerald Opperman, leave to Robert Stinson one pair of exceedingly large goggles. l I, Shirley Jacobson, will my bashful nature and blue eyes to Peggy Beane. I, Donald Cavanaugh, will to William Moriarty my black wavy hair and my grin. ' I, Paul Szantyr, leave to William O'Dea my well-trained POMP together with a can of shoe polish for same. l I, Mary Beardsley, leave to Joan LaMontagne my fiery hair. I, George Griffin, bequeath to Ted LaVallee my position at Saxe and Floto's on condition that A he is as attentive to the lady customers as I have always been. I, Joan DiStasio, after due consideration, do bestow upon Ellen Egan my mania for taking pictures. I, John King, do bequest my fondness for dancing to Gerald Barth, I, Roberta O'Connor, will to Neil Griffin my place in room 202 on the condition that he con- verse with his neighbors all during first period study, as was my custom. I, Joseph Nicoletta, leave to Michael Kenney my bow tie on condition that he wear it daily. I, Mary Jane Gandy, will my optimistic nature to Joan Garrity. I, Nancy Sullivan, leave to Margo Geghan my place as captain of the cheerleaders. I, Leo Legendre, will to Raymond Giannamore my position as manager of the swimming team, on condition that he do the same as I did. 7 'N I, Elizabeth Konopczynski, will to Elaine Healy my smile and my dimples. I, Ronald Bryk, will to Daniel Dwyer my title of best-looking boy. I, Mary Illy, leave to Myrna LeRoy my love for Spanishg also my love for dark-haired young gentlemen. I, Michael Pierce, will to James Coleman, my thorough knowledge Q73 of all historical events which took place before 1953. I, Janet Haddad, leave to Grace Talbot my ambition to become a Follies Chorus girl. I, Patricia Larson, bequeath my height to Sarah Hudner. I, Denise Blanchard, bequeath my gentle voice to Rita Oriog also my habit of casting side-long glances across the aisle. I, Arlene Grossenbach, leave to Ann Barkenberger my reputation as a shorthand shark, W I, Richard Morrel, will to Brendan Heavin my title of Most Bashful Boy. J I, David Lonergan, leave to Gene Dowling my charming blush. I, PaulFitzgerald,wi1l to Gregory Bascom my combination seat and bed in fourth period religion class. I, Barbara Berry, will to Athena Budd my habit of making witty remarks. I, Sylvia Wysocki, will to Elizabeth Bracken my poetical ambitions. I, Richard Lewis, bequeath my place as class athlete to James McQuade. I, Ann Laurencelle, leave to Loretta Conlon,my loud whisper and my giggle. John Fitzgerald, do leave to Thomas Campbell my need to procure frequent rest periods Cele Holton bequeath to Mary Kelleher my title of Quietest Girl Fred Daniels leave to Jack Brennan my rolling gait Bruce Gueble leave to Donald Brodeur my abhornace of homework Julie Wood leave my bashful manners to Nancy Lysakoski Lester Hart bequeath to William Fitzell my willingness Q3 to do extra homework Bernard Henebery leave to Rocco Calabrese my habit of being absent on Monday Morning Francis Fargnoh, leave my wavy light brown hair to Francis Daley Robert Coleman, will to Catherine Downey my love for English Alicia Leary gladly leave to Jean Sehnal my transcription notebook, on condition that she transcribe my unreadable notes I Philip Coppetto do bestow upon Jack Tatigian my way with the ladies I Peter Kennedy will to J ack McKenna my green tie to be worn only at Sacred Heart functlons 'vt gm f I, . I, , . Ai. I. . , . . . I, , , . I, ' , ' '. I, , . . . . I' . . . . , ' I, . . . . I, June Maher, bequeath to Joan Kennedy my reputation as an ideal Sacred Heart Student. ii' Qi X I, MartinGilligan, gladly leave to Charles Farrell my History of the United States on the con- dition that he uphold my standing on the subject. X 4 I, Marlene Famiglietti, leave to Frances Gariano my love for young gentlemen with brown hair. Q H P I, Joan Walsh, bequeath to Carol Steck my flare for the latest fashions. ! I, Barbara Jones, bequeath to Owen McKnight my reputation as the one most likely to succeed. , ? I, Mary Jane Bickerdike, will my dancing ability to Lawrence Dunn. S , I, John Alegi, will my curly locks to Frank Davino. i I, Joan Fenn, will to Virginia Bouley my quiet manners. I, Joan Dunn, do hereby bestow upon Carol Rykowski my reputation as most athletic girl on the is condition that she uphold this title. I, Thomas Harrigan, leave my ability as a Thespian to James Pettit. I, Walter Shannon, after consideration befitting a senior, do bestow upon John O'Connor my 2? versatility. l I, Kathryn Fanning, leave my vocal talent to Joan Thurston. I, Gwen Tooker, bequeath to Alice Waskowicz, my sunset coiffure. I, Patricia Brick, will to Faith Sullivan my life-saving tactics whichl acquired atCrosby pool. I, John Begg, do bequeath to Francis Riley my fondness OJ for Study, I, Thomas Sullivan, leave my peculiar laugh to John Sirica. I, Nancy Klukis, entrust my natural melodious voice to the care of Mary Mancini with the , warning, A Gruff Voice turneth away friends. , I, Patricia Pendy, leave the answer to the question, Why do men prefer blondes? to Eleanor gh- o'Neu1. J I, Evelyn Carpinella, leave my mild coquettish mannerisms to Evelyn Ross. I, Joan Stieler, bequeath to Mary Rocco my jocosity. N I, Wilma Weaving, leave to Florence Phelan my tall, slight willowy height. N I, Richard Reilly, bestow upon James O'Leary my love for the girls. ms I Doris Lemiuex,leave my reducing process to Sandra Marchand, I: Joan Northrop, will my roller skates to Marie Pomponio. I Mauro Martinelli, bequeath to James Shanahan my beautiful style of penmanship. I, James Mulhall, do bequeath to Joseph Kelly my immunization from action in the poison ivy. patch. I, Ruth Synkewecz, leave my southern drawl to Thomas Mickett. I, Sacred Richard Macary, do bequeath to John Lynch my winning ways with the opposite sex in true Heart tradition. I, Dominic Giallello, leave my friendly smile to John McDonald. I, Roger Bernier, leave my sagely exhibited forty-thousand word vocabulary to Armand Wolff. I, Norman Gaspar, will my oratorical achievements to Della Hogan. I, Shirley Errico, do bestow my captivating glances upon Carolyn Hallock. I, Martin Begnal, bequeath to Allen Martin my place on the football team. I, David Keefe, will my mischievousness to Robert Perlini. I, Robert Phillips, leave my literary inclinations to John Miller. I, Bernard Pogodzienski, bequeath my motto, You can't keep a good man down to Francis Miller. I, Ronald LeBlanc, will to Michael Moriarty my huge eating capacity. I, Louis Cutillo, will my deep and imbibing love for the Desert Song to Roland LaPlante. I, Joanne Barton, will to Claudette Vaillancourt my quick humor. I, Maury O'Shea, bequeath to John McMahon my position on the basketball team. I, Frank Lombardo. will my athletic ability to Robert McEvoy. I, Charles Taylor, leave my habit of making witty remarks to Joseph Mancini. I, Marie Barbieri, will to Joan Longo my knowledge of Macbeth. I, Edmund Doyle, leave my car to John Grimes. I, Edwina Errichetto, leave to Barbara Stolfi my stylized hair-do, I, Oscar Bellemar, will to Edward Lane my wonderful report card hoping he will duplicate it. I, Barry Danaher, do bequeath to Charles Harris my love for all-around sports. I, Winifred Simpson, will my love for U, S, History to Gerald Hoefler. I, Doris Maloney, do bestow upon Patricia Broderick my gymnastic ability. I, Catherine Reardon, leave my place in the cheering section at the basketball games to Betty DiNunzio. I, William McCarthy will to Fred Davis my powers to debate, hoping that they will come in handy once in a while. I, George Hulstrunk, will to Edward Gleason my good taste in selecting a prom date. S S ,Al ll - 'R all ,. 5, ik I, John Jordan, will to Bernard Marcoux my gentle speaking voice, so pleasing to my teachers. Y , i I I, James Kelley will my superior selling ability to Donald Filiere. A I, William Lonergan, do hereby bequeath to John Kavanaugh my volume of jokes. X I, Edward Kennnelly willito Richard Josapawich my love for Hitchcock Lake and vicinity. I, Joseph Lombardi, will to John Barrett my keen and healthy appetite. s l, George Maher, will to Charles Diori my zealous nature and love UQ of chemistry. li I, Judith Regan will to Patricia Duffy my maroon jacket and also my love of Irish songs. I, Catherine Mayo, willingly leave to Josephine Moschello all my school books. I, Eileen Doyle, will to Robert Ruggeri my influence with my teachers. I, Mary Lou Nolan, will to Donald Murphy my calmness and friendly wit. I, Arthur Phelan, will to John Gilmore my cigar holder. I, Jerry O'Corme11, will to William Gill my flashy choice in socks. I, Robert DeVoe, bequeath to Lawrence Berthiaume my ability in picking up the new dance steps. I, Ray McDonald will to John Crane my endless vocabulary. I, Joseph McNellis, will to James Corden, my unfailing and inevitable yearning for shore-line towns. I, James Doyle, will to Joseph Cipriano my commendable hand-writing. I, Gerturde Ouellette, will to Richard Murphy, my place in the Sacred Heart cheering section. I', Walter Neibuhr, will my spirit of good sportsmanship to Paul Doran. I, Robert Micket, bequeath my speed in manipulatinga disappearingwater pistol inreligion class to John Troy. I, Joan Richmond, do hereby leave my loud whisper and my giggle to Theresa Altieri. I J I, Jean Winslow, gladly bequeath to Jacqueline Dowling my fondness for certain members of the l opposite sex. I, James Teta, bequeath my powers of debate to Richard Esterly. I, Robert Roditis, bequeath my maroon tie, to be worn at allSacred Heart games to Joesph Sullivan. I, Florence Rykoski, will to Mary Salvatore my poeticalambitions and also my ambition to be a prima donna. I, Barbara Stack, leave my motto, To be seen but not heard to Juanita Swingle. 1, David Swanson, bequeath to Thomas Santa Barbara the alarm clock which used to get me to school on time GJ so regularly. I, Elizabeth Rung, will my optimistic nature and sunny smile to Mary Shanahan. I, Ellen Scully, will to Marilyn Stack my thorough knowledge of all historical events. I, James Smith, will my gentle voice which is so pleasing to all my teachers to John Sivilla, I, Catherine Cashman, leave to Bernadette Michalik my bashful manners. I, Christopher Collins, doghereby bestow upon Ray Smith my idea of a perfect school. I, William Hudner, will the ability to argue with my teachers to Nelson Squires. I, Joanlokubaitis, after due consideration, do hereby bestow upon Marilyn Nardello my dignity. I, Irene Crary, leave to Marcella McCormick my fondness for class picnics. I, Robert Graham, will my ability to debate to John Madden. I, John Gereski, will mv ambition to be a member of the Space Patrol to Richard Grenier. I, Jane Coughlan will my great love for the wide open green spaces of Prospect to Richard Colby. I, Margaret Froehlich, will to Nancy Giard my love of people. I, Maureen Crimmins, leave to Ernestine Manzolli, my quiet and unassuming manner. I, Daniel Driscoll, after due consideration, do hereby bequeath to John Grady my ability never to run out of excuses. I, Arthur Pryor, leave to James Flynn my expertness of springing wise cracks especially at the most opportune moments. I, William O'Keefe, will to John Flaherty my place on the basketball team. I, Joseph DiJoseph will to Ray Bonino my unassuming manner. I, Theresa Plantier, will my notebooks,to Louis Reignier. I, Francis McGurk, will my amphibious skill to Francis Cunningham. I, Dorothy Carolan, reverently and sincerely, do hereby bequeath to the Class of 1953, a fond rememberance of the happy years spent at Sacred Heart in which each other's joys and hopes and ambitions were shared, as well as a reluctant but inevitable parting from our loyal and faithful teachers. Dorthy Ann Carolan -fi? svn - 1 ' a 1':-L'-.V-g,,,.,,,- -. . E , g W . f H f f ,KA V - -V -X spomms , i L Y AHHHICS SlA1l Allll NEW l lilA ll CHAMPS SEASO N SCORES S . H . H . S . 23 U Conn . Freshmen 41 Windham 49 Manchester 41 Hartford Bulkeley 41 Torrington 39 Naugatuck 42 Portland 49 Hartford Public 41 Middletown 43 Crosby 37 Greenwich The greatest by far. NEW ENGLAND CHAMPS STAT E C HAMPS 2nd Place In Eastern Meets C. l. A. C. Title, '52, '53 SEASON RECORDS Peter Kennedy Walter Shannon Fran McGurk Walter Shannon Peter Kennedy 84 300 yd. medley at Yale Carnival 40 yd. freestyle-18.3 100 yd. backstroke-101.4 HHHIMIN g f ..,1: ' ' Emi' ' V A ff 1 a9f , . A r. .kg A Diff: '- W , ' LQ l K - K INSIDE COLUMN Peter Kennedy COACH Jim Farrar Francis McGurk Walter Shannon SECOND COLUMN Leo Legendre, Manager Joseph McNellis THIRD COLUMN L George Hulstrunk 85 HHlIRMl HAM S. H. H. S. I6 Crosby 14 Derby W COACH 0 Wilby SKIPPER BERRY 7 Leavenworth 13 Gilbert t 6 St. Mory's 18 Notre Dome l I I I I R M I N SEASON SCORES: 12 12 24 12 18 7 34 SENIOR LETTERMEN J. Alegi L. Cutillo J. Mulhall W. Niebuhr D. CGVGDGUQIW B. Henebery W. Hudner W. Lonergan M. Begnol L. Hurt J. De Joseph , f. BASKHRAll HAM ....i.,,..,.. M-A .M S BASKETBALL SCORES St. Anthony's Leavenworth Hamcien West Haven Seymour Leavenworth Crosby Seymour Warren Harding New London wilby Crosby Hamden Gilbert New London Wilby f W 'iz 'QIW1 COACH EBBIE CONLAN SENIOR LETTERMEN B. Pogodzienski R. Lewis M. O'Shea F. Daniels W. O'Keefe J. Aiegi A 1 Q, SM W mllllxll SENIOR LETTERMEN D. Blanchard N. Sullivan J. Dunn M. J. Bickerdike 88 IIASIBAII IIAM Fi COACH BASEBALL scoszesz B'LLY MOORE 5-H-H-5 SENIOR LETTERMEN I4 Leavenworth B. Pogodzienski R. Lewis 9 SI' MGVYIS D. Ccvonclugh W. McCarthy 9 C'05bY J. Cavcnczugh W. O'Keefe 5 Wilby J. Alegi L. Hctrf 2 Homden 7 St. Mory's 8 Leavenworth 5 Seymour 9 Crosby I0 Wilby 5 Homclen 3 Seymour CITY CHAMPIONS 1953 I I I I I II M I II 89 IRAIIK HAM 'V' , fl . : V ii l K il i S.H COACH AL NAPOLI TRACK SCORES . H . S. 37 Homden 47 Soufhingfon 66 Crosby 75 Thomoston 56 Torrington l l l l l R M l N 67 55 42 14 Watertown 38 48 SENIOR LETTERMEN R. Lewis F. Daniels P. Kennedy D . Driscoll fmissingl j K9 I N -lr '99 lf' ff? E X 4? 'fa 0000 Q2 2' do 63:10 AERED HEAR IINIIHHHASSNIEN Barth Bascom Berfhiaume Bracken Brodeur Calabrese Coleman Corclen Cunningham Di Nunzio Dowling JUNIORS, GROUP l C. Downey D. Filiere W. Gill J. Grimes T. LaVallee N . Lysakoski B. Michalik T. Mickeft R. Perrotti J, Peffll' F. Phelan 92 G. M. R. R. T. M. C. R. J. A. Pierce Pomponio Richmond Ruggeri Santa Barbara Stack Sfeck Stinson Swingle Wolff Barrett Broaclrick Cipriano Conlon Davino Dreher Dwyer Egan Garlano Garrity Hamel Harris JUNIORSI GROUP ll E. J. J. J. M. E. S. A. R. O. E. R. Healy Kelly Kennedy Lamontagne Mancini Manzolli Marchand Martin McEvoy McKnight O 'Neill Perlini 93 Ross Sehnal Shannahan Shea Sirica Smith Sullivan Talbot Waskowicz Qi! Bouley Budd Campbell Crane F ifze I I Geghan Giard Gleason Hal lock Heavin JUNIORS, GROUP III J. M M E. R. M J. J. W F. M R. Kavanagh Kelleher Kenny Lane LaPlanfe LeRoy Longo Lynch McQuinn Miller Moriarty Murphy 94 M. M M C. J. B. J. J. C. Nardel lo L. Pierce Rocco Rykowski Sivilla Stolfi Sullivan Tatigian Vaillancourf Beane Bonino Colby Dacldona Daley Davis Doran Dowling Dunn Esterley Farrell Flaherty Flynn JUNIORS R. J. J. J R N. R. J. J. J. W. T. GROUP IV Gi anna more Gi I more Grady Grenier Griffin Josapawich Mancini McDonald McMahon Moriarty Murphy 95 W. O'Dea J. O'Leary R. Orio A. Pescatelli F. Riley N. Squires J. Thurston Alfieri Brennan Birkenberger Brodeur Cavanaugh Diorio Duffy Hoefler Hogan JUNIORSI GROUP V S. T. D. J. B. M. J. J. J. D J. Hudner Kenny Larrivee Madden Marcoux McCormick McQuade Miller Moschel lo Murphy O 'Connor 96 C. O'Neil J. Paiva R. Piller L. Reignier M. Salvatore M. Shanahan B. Sullivan D D G B. P. L. M E. C. Bernier Bosco Chaponis Cormier Cousey De Joseph Donnelly Flogeole Houle SOPHOMORE CIASS, GROUP I K J. P. J. M. R. F. J. M. Houl ihcn Jomele Kecskes Kerwin King Mcssicotfe Matcn McGrath Mucciorone 97 R. S. H F. G R. D J. W. Pelletier Pendy Pogorzelski Reyher Shove Somervi I Ie Souil I Iord Synkewecz Woodruff . Aldi . Andrews . Baumann . Bi cnca rdi . Boucher . Christie . Church . Conway . Crimrnins M. Cusack 1 D'Angelo SOPHOMORE CLASS, GROUP 2 DiFronzo Downey Dufresne Greer Kasidas Kel ly Magas Nicholson Norris O 'Donnell 98 J. C. J. M. H. P. J. J. P. R. Phelan Ransom Renna Robifai l l e Ronalfer Santovasi Snyder Sfiklus Sullivan Welton P. D J. L. A G J. R. J. R. J. W. P. Bendler Bernier Burns Bourassa Bowen Clark F i fzmaurice F ifzpafrick Flynn Genua Giordana Grady Griffin SOPHOMORE CLASS, GROUP 3 Haas Heffernan Homm Jacques Joseph Kelleher Lombard Marciano Margiotta McCaslancl McLoughlin Mulhall Nolan T. P. J. P. W. E. R. R. R. R. E. S. Norris O 'Brien O 'Donnell Pape Phil I ips Redden Rykowski Thompson Urso Vail lancourf Vest Winslow Archambaulf Barna Bayer Casey Calabro Conroy Culberf Deeley Driscoll Dunphy SOPHOMORE CLASS, GROUP 4 C. Fabas R. Gallo E. Gueble W. Harrison M. Helms D. Keefe F. Kennedy S. Lawlor P. McGill J. Monahan 100 B. J. J. P. R. P. F. M. W. Oliver Peclane Pelosi Quinn Quinn Rykoski Santoro Savage Seethaler In i, . ..L1 . .mr Ambrose Bi lancia Blanner Brewster Brick Capaldo Cavanaugh Coffa Dempsey Doyon Gaugler M lg SOPHOMORE CLASS, GROUP 5 R. G C J. S. M D D H L. D Genova Hughes Iarrapino Johnson Kel ly Klonoski Lapman Leary Lyffle Mc Nel Iis Melanson 101 Mulhol land Murphy Murphy Nelson Oliver Perreault Reardon Rol I y Wifkoski Woifyak Wood Y 5 ,..,,..q- -P' . M. A. Bucsko R. J. I. J. J. J. R. J. E. Campbell Corrigan Danalwer DeCesare Doyle Gallo Genova Gug I ie I mo Hanlon FRESHMEN, GROUP I B. M. T K C L A H A Holloway Hou I i han Keegan Krodel Lanteigne Mancini Mucciarone Rosa Skabeikis 102 Smegelski Steiner Sullivan Sullivan Synnoff Taylor Wallace Wood Badorek Bender Carolan Cavanaugh Cignotti Coughl in DeMaida Denihan Doran Feclorka Finn Fogarty X' I FRESHMEN, GROUP ll Gaugler Haycle Hemingway Henebery Hinkson Lane Lawlor Madden Martino 103 S. M C C M J. W J. J. D Mul laney Olinsky Ruffini Scott Sgri I lo Slater Sullivan Summa Woermer Vera Ariola Barnes Beauvi I Iiers Brennan Backingham Burns Carolan Ciarlone Cook Corden Davino J . Donnelly f I I FRESHMEN, GROUP III A T. A T. S. A R. J. T. J. T. M. .M. Dubuque Evans Feesi' Grudy Kei Ity LeC I erc Legendre Lombardi Lombardo Malon Maloney Marzano 104 I Moedebeck Monaco Moore Parisi Regan Rei I ly Shea Speck Venostro Zawacki Zooleck S. Barbieri L. Bea E, Bellemare O. Dominque A. Dunn R. Fenn D. Fraser C. Geghan D. Hall M. J. Hayes R. Hennequin FRESHMEN , GROUP IV M. J. F. J. B. B. J. L. G. J. F. Holland Ippol i ta Johnson Knott Krouse Kwasniewski Latimer Lombardo Santa Lucia Meaney McCarthy 105 T. M. E. S. T. R. J. W. J. Moriarty Plantier Pultinas Scbmiedel Trombley Trepanier Urban Walsh Warner J. J. D P. T. D W. D. J. F. C. R. Andrade Archambault Bouley Butler Carmody Ciarlone Cook Crowley Cunningham Daley Duffy Dunplwy FRESHMEN, GROUP V Fleming Furanclo Gaizutis Gui lfoi le Hackett Kenefi ck Klonaski Maiato Manzol Ii McDonald Maclwairski Ouellette 06 1 Phalan Raggo Ryan Smith Stanzyk Toole Urso , Waite Winslow . Wolff Bergen Collins Curtin A . Daley Delaney Dink l e Doll Dominque Finnegan George Glasheen 1 FRESHMEN , GROUP VI J. Hogan W. Herbert W, Keeley F. Keley P. Lawlor M. Marzano R. Martin M. McGrath J. McNellis V. McEvoy 107 X it X ii xx Murphy Nason . Perrier Quinn Rei l ly Shannon . Sivilla Slavin Weaving Wagner we ,QW ff' ,,,',,.f ,F x V I it XJ W 4 if' 15411 J? V wwf 1 , , ,gg K 'Kg 4--' M' F A 1. 7 HQ Kiki? Q WM , 4 2, q ef 'ffl if 1- W J ff' 4 ,Qi ff V , ,anfx v. A S 4 '1-. 4 f A ' 1-H K f L,,. H. .4 I ' th 'ls ,I gg ' My 5 A M , .f f' 'X xx , ' yighlg, f a xp ,- -. 'my . .. ,. W 4 -an F- ue li an 1 Q. 1 1 ff' W 1 W I'AlllllNS We are grateful to all who have made this book financially possible Mr. 8- Mrs. Ernest Barbieri Mr. 8. Mrs. Wilfred Bernier Mrs. Margaret Bickerdike Mr. 8. Mrs. Raymond Bryk Mr. 8. Mrs. Huston Carolan Miss Catherine Cashman Mr. 8 Mrs. Christopher Collins Mr. 8. Mrs. Maurice Crimmins Mrs. Margaret Danaher Mr. 8. Mrs. Fred Daniels Mr. 8. Mrs. Louis DeVoe Mr. 8. Mrs. Francis Doyle Mr. 8- Mrs. John Doyle Mr. 8- Mrs. William Doyle Mr. 8. Mrs. Daniel Driscoll Mr. 8. Mrs. Joseph Errico Mr. 8. Mrs. Edward Fanning Mr. 8. Mrs. Thomas Fitzgerald Mr. 8. Mrs. Patrick Fitzgerald A Friend A Friend A Friend Mr. 8- Mrs. John Gereski Mrs. Marie Giallello Mrs. George Griffin Mr. 8. Mrs. George Grossenbach Mr. Lester Hart Mr. 8. Mrs. Howard Holton Mr. 8. Mrs. George Hulstrunk Mr. 8. Mrs. Anthony Jokubaitis Mr. 8. Mrs. James Jordan Mr. 8. Mrs. Peter Kennedy Mr. 8. Mrs. Ernest Le Blanc Mr. 8. Mrs. George Lonergan Mr. 8. Mrs. Francis Maher Mr. 8. Mrs. Mauro Martinelli Mr. 8. Mrs. Edward McCarthy Mr. 8. Mrs. John McGurk Mr. 8. Mrs. Pascal Morell Mrs. Annibele Nicoletta Mr. 8. Mrs. George Nolan Mr. 8. Mrs. Russell Northrop Mrs. Bridget O'Connell Mr. 8. Mrs. John O'Shea Mr. 8. Mrs. Arthur Phelan Mr. 8. Mrs. Joseph Reilly Mr. 8. Mrs. Dennis Sullivan Mr. 8- Mrs. Carl Swanson Mr. 8. Mrs. Casimer Szantyr Mr. 8. Mrs. William Tatro Mr. 8. Mrs. Wilbur Tooker Mrs. Mary Winslow JAMES S. SIIHIVAN IIABH IIIINIPANY, INC W.T. GRANT 00. Compliments of IHE HAHIlEYINSURANCE AGENCY EW 1 61A U Ull CUMPA Y Specialist in TUNGSTEN - CARBIDE DIES 1683 Thomaston Avenue Waterville, Connecticut Compliments of CARBIDEIHE CUMPA Y Firth Alloy Tungsten Carbide Dies 1591 East Main Street Waterbury, Connecticut Il. lHllIlSlll 'S Sli S Ice, Oil and Oil Burners Rubber Avenue - - - Naugatuck, Connecticut H0 D'l'l!Ql'!l5.5 Waterbury's Friendly Department Store Congratulations To The Class Of 1953 ST. LUCY'S LIBRARY AND BOOK STORE 93 Division St. Tel. 6-2634 Open Tues. - Sat. I0:0O - 5:30 Outdoor Advertising MURPHY ADVERTISING CO. , INC IO5 Meriden Road Waterbury, Connecticut Congratulations and Best Wishes for Continued Success to the class of I953 of S.H.H.S. Compliments of JOSEPH MCNELLIS 8. SON, INC. Electrical Contractors Since I909 PINE DRIVE-IN THEATRE 33-39 Willow St. Mr. 8. Mrs. Francis M. McWeeney, Jr Tel. 4-Ol-'13 ' 4-OI49 4-OI 40 JOHN J. MaGEE CO. Congratulations to the class of '53 MGI46l'S of GREEN'S FUNERAL HOME Fine Dresses For Girls Plymouth, Massachusetts II. H. WAIIIIIINII IIII. Brookline, Mass. Official Jewelers For The Class of l953 JUNIPER HILL INC. Wolcott 's Picture Window Restricted Home Sites For Appointment Phone Waterbury 5-4563 STOCKMANN STUDIO Portrait Photography I2I Bank Street Best Wishes WALNUT SUPERETTE, INC. 200 Walnut Street Tel. 3-9657 STEVE 'S RESTAURANT Italian And American Foods, Grinders Specializing in Apizza Dining Room Service 631 East Main St. Waterbury, Conn. VERRASTRO'S PHARMACY D.A. Verrastro Reg. Phar. T96 Walnut St. Waterbury, Conn. Phone 4-5343 Compliments of DON THE FLORIST Compliments of the REDWOOD FURNITURE CO., INC. 324 East Main Street Where Customers Bring Their Friends POP'S PIZZERIA Serving A'pizza, Spaghetti 8- Ravioli Wines - Liquors - Beer Frank Caputo, Proprietor 269 South Main St. Waterbury, Conn. Compliments of LOMBARD BROS., INC. Hardware - Tools - Housewares - Paints Largest Hardware Store in Town DORAN - HART - MANZO, INC. 395 East Main Street Waterbury, Connecticut Phone 5-I IO3 Sporting Goods Compliments of THE SHEIL SHOP WORTH'S Your store of Smiling Service . BECTON'S F.D. Colligan, Prop. BUTLER PRINTING COMPANY Jewelers Diamonds - Jewelry Watches - Silverware II East Main St. , Waterbury I90 Meadow Street, Waterbury, Conn. Compliments of BIENERS SPORT SHOP, INC CARUSO'S MARKET Choice Meats our Specialty II8 Oak Street Phone 3-9726 Free Delivery UP-TOWN SERVICE STATION THE comm. me a FLOOR COVERING co Tires-Batteries-Lubrication-Accessories I-Waterbury-S most modem store.. 666 East Main St. Phone 4-9659 I66 Grand St., Waterbury, Conn. Phone 3-6734 Compliments WIGGLESWORTH INC. Plumbing Heating Contractor I65 Maple Street, Naugatuck Telephone - Naugatuck 5263 REISER'S PACKAGE STORE l420 North Main St. Whiskey - Wines - Beers Tel. 4-3625 REISER'S SEA FOOD MARKET l4I6 North Main St. Tel. 5-0958 Your favorite fish cooked to take home. Delivery service at all times McKENNA'S SERVICE STATION Mobil Gas - Oil - Lubrication Tires - Tubes - Batteries - Washing Opposite Seavill 's 449 East Main St. Congratulations NAUGATUCK DRUG STORE E.F. Nelson, Reg. Phar. LEWIS MILLWORK 8. INTERIOR FINISH JOSEPH FURANDO Contractor 8. Builder l68 Meriden Road 3-9406 Cabinet Builders - Millwork - Hardware Esllmcfes Qlven and Stock Millwork 32 Laurel Avenue Phone Naugatuck 3062 M.J. DALY 8. SONS Bank Street Plumbing 8. Heating GEARY'S RESTAURANT 692 East Main Street WHITE MEAT MARKET John Gaspar, Prop. 157 Rubber Ave. Naugatuck, Conn. Phone 3550 PEPE BROTHERS Wholesale Fruit 8. Produce 24 Chatfielcl Ave. Waterbury, Connecticut CRONIN 81 PALACE MARKET Home of Quality Meats, Groceries, and Vegetables 613 East Main Street Phone 30118 and 30119 DR. MICHAEL A. MANDINO Dentist 193 Grand Street Waterbury 5, Conn. Telephone 4-3837 by appointment JOHNNY'S POPULAR MARKET Meat, Fish, Poultry, Fruit 222 Walnut 'Street Dial 51467 Waterbury, Conn Compliments of THE MANOR GREENHOUSES Compliments of TOMLINSON JEWELRY STORE Naugatuck, Conn . Congratulations! NAUGATUCK NURSING HOME 56 Terrace Avenue Compliments of PAINT SERVICE, INC. 366 West Main St., Waterbury, Cpgn. Telephone 4-4I7I Compliments of E-Z WAY PRODUCTS Waterbury, Conn. DEAN'S RESTAURANT Fine Liquors l9I Rubber Ave., Naugatuck, Conn. Phone 8079 James Levasseur, Prop. GEORGE'S CLEANERS Cleaning - Pressing - Dyeing Rug Shampooing Meriden Road Prop. Mr. 8. Mrs. George W. Plantier Phone 3-0489 Compliments of M. FREEDMAN COMPANY Church St., Naugatuck, Conn. Tel. Jim - 60866 Tel. Frank - 3-3922 GAGLIONE BROTHERS Wholesale Fruit 8. Produce 39 Wales Street Waterbury, Conn. LESTER'S PHARMACY Lester W. Brodeur, Ph. G. Regular Pharmicist AII your prescription and drug needs. 67 Rubber Ave. , Naugatuck--Telephone 2854 Compliments of MERIDEN ROAD MARKET Compliments of WILLIAM J. MURPHY Waterbury, Conn . JOSEPH V. RENZONI All Kinds of Insurance 78 Wall Street Waterbury, Connecticut Phone 3-7454 Congratulations and Best Wishes from CHUCK'S FRIENDLY SERVICE C. J. Waskowicz, Prop. 53I North Main Street Union City Tel. 8I55 Mobilgas Mobilubrication Mobiloil AYATTE 8: ALBERT General Contractor Si Builder Tel. 50658 - 60056 HAAS' SERVICE STATION Route II6 8. II7 Harwinton Gas, tires, groceries, meats NUTMEG SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS CO Wolcott Rd., Wolcott, Conn. 24 hr. Emergency A.A.A. Towing Servicf WOISYIDUFY P-U- 50X 1470 Telephone 4951 Compliments of MRS. NINA De VITO FARGNO LI 'S MARKET 626 So. Main St. Meats-Groceries Tel. 3-51 I4 Tel. 3-8544 JAMES P. BEGNAL Electrical Contractor 22 Tracy Ave. Waterbury, Conn. THE ARDON FURNITURE CO. 667-671 East Main St. Tel. 5-1805 Admiral - Television DEWEY KANE Real Estate Broker Buy 8. Sell with Dewey 5-6600 BRASS CITY LUMBER CO., INC. 175 Freight St., Waterbury, Conn. Complete Building Service Phone 4-2193 No parking problems here MASSIMO FUEL COMPANY 550 South Leonard St. Coal - Fuel Oil - Coke Tel. 3-7975 3-5896 CLIFFORD I. ATWOOD The Best in Used Cars 1371 Main Street Watertown, Conn. With compliments from W. J. MEGIN INC. Contractors 51 Elm St., Naugatuck, Conn. WILLIAM F. PARKER Gibson Greeting Cards - Magazines - Papers 92 Church St., Naugatuck Phone 4746 eg ROSA BROTHERS Choice Meats, Groceries, Fruits Vegetables, Frozen Foods 245 Moran St. Phone 3-0637 Compliments of MATTATUCK STATIONERY 8. FURNITURE CO., INC. Finest in Office Equipment 451 Meadow St., Waterbury, Conn. Tel. 5-9659 BiII Crien I COREY BROTHERS Naugatuck, Conn . , Compliments of JOHN MASSIMO 8. SONS, INC. Meats 8. Groceries Tel. 4-9804 or 3-6151 318 Congress Ave., Waterbury, Conn Compliments of TORRINGTON MATTRESS CO. Torrington, Conn. NATIONAL Meats, Groceries and Vegetabtes McWEENEY 8. SADIK 39 Wolcott Street, Waterbury, Conn ' Phone 3-3555 CONN'S MUSIC SHOP -everything musical- Radio, Records and T.V. Compliments of WINDSOR CURTAIN SHOP, INC. 111-115 Bank Street A. LA FRANCE JEWELERS Jewelry-Diamonds-Silverware Trophies-Engraving Electronic Watch Repairing Phone 5-4438 86 East Main St., Waterbury, Conn. Compliments of MORRISSEY'S PRINTING Wedding Invitations a SpeciaIty. Waterbury, Conn. THE DARCEY TRANSPORTATION CO . Motor Freight Service To and From Boston-Providence-Waterbury-Worcester I Faux DI Frzomzo Building and Repairing Over 25 years experience 213 Oak St., Phone 3-4184 Compliments of MATTATUCK LIQUOR CORP. 786 East Main St. Phone 6-O1 19 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles J. P. DONOVAN 3722 East Main St. , Waterbury, Conn 1898 1953 Over Half a Century of Quality M. A. GREEN Famous for Diamonds. Jewelers and Silversmiths 117 Bank St. , Waterbury, Conn. If you want to go out feeling fearless Send your dry cleaning to PeerIess PEERLESS LAUNDRY 150 No: Main St., Naugatuck, Conn. George R. Burns, Prop. PHILIP COPPETO REAL ESTATE Land Developer-Home Sites 340 Baldwin Street Tel. 4-1071 KEEFE'S PHARMACY 214 Hillside Ave. Congratulations from MARY'S VARIETIES 839 Baldwin St. Luncheonette lce Cream Sundaes W. J. SHORTT Quality Meat 8. Poultry 179 East Main St. Phone 3-8467 GEORGE J. MACARY, General Contractor 1720 Balwin Street Specializes in remodeling, and in all kinds of repair Meet Your Friends at TIP-TOP LUNCHEONETTE 29 Savings St. For some A150 delicious 10 inch hot dogs. Exterior 8. interior Painting Tel. 4-9863 Tel. 5-4434 Best Wishes to the Class of '53 NAUGATUCK LUMBER CO. FAIRMOUNT FOOD CENTER 284 Colonial Ave. Waterville, Conn. Prop., C. Davino Tel. 3-9940 WATERTOWN FABRIC CENTER Dress Goods - Drapes - Slip Covers 449 Main St. Watertown, Conn. Telephone 2-2296 KING-SBURY PHARMACY Prescription Service C. W. DePalma 258 N. Main St. - Phone 6-0173 .lOE'S GRILL ll Depot St. Watertown, Conn. Phone 2--8094 Choice Wine - Liquors - Beer Clams Every Weekend, Steamed or Raw Compliments of LEARY'S PACKAGE STORE 35 Spring Street Union City, Conn. DAVINO BROS. GROCERIES Fruits - Meats Vegetables - Beer Dial 3-2362 - 20 South View St. Waterbury, Conn. Compliments of TIRES INC. 203 Cherry Street -Tel. 4-7843 BREEN'S SPORT SHOP Naugatuck, Conn. Manhattan - Van Heusen Shirt - Ties - Paiamas Botany 500 Suits and Top Coats The Biggest Little Store in the Country PETER'S STYLE SHOP Tailoring - Cleaning - Altering Tel. 5-5227 742 East Main St Peter Ciullo Waterbury, Conn. REMEMBER! f. 127 Advisor . . . Class Photographer . Editor-in-chief Editorial Staff Sports Editor . Business Manager Business Board Type Editor . . Typists . Class Poem . Class Song Music . Lyrics . Drawn by . Artist . . . Snapshots. . 0 . n a Q . - u 12.8 THE GlllIllN Bllllll '53 . Hans Stockman . Janet Haddad 'Dorothy Carolan Robert Coleman Mary llly David Lonergan James Mulhall Robert Phillips Joseph Cavanaugh Domonic Giallello . Richard Macary Maurice O'Shea . . Alicia Leary . Mary Beardsley Barbara Berry Evelyn Carpinella Arlene Grossensbach Shirley Jacobson Joan Jokubitis Nancy Klukis Betty Konopczynski Doris Lemieux Gertrude Ouellette Patricia Pendy Catherine Reardon Joan Richmond Ellen Scully Ruth Synkewecz Joan Walsh Sylvia Wysocki . . Nancy Sullivan . . Walter Shannon . Sylvia Wysocki . Shirley Errico . Thomas Hartigan . Sylvis Wysocki Richard Macary 4. -Yw, , vunooxs MYERS AND CO INC TOPEKA KANSAS r V 1. H I vt . K. ai I A .Q ' 1 ' - Q . - J M' x . ' ' ' , .L . , 4,-A , . 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