Shelton High School - Argus Yearbook (Shelton, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1946 volume:

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Lawrence Binyon k LEOPOLD PERO Class of 1937 PATRICK TISI SHELTON HIGH GRADUATES NX new U 4, E9 l 1 1 HENRY SMITH Class of 1938 iggsigg fgfil A Qs: -bg I 4 ..- 1 Q gl 1 :.::. :V ,Ewan X A ily MURRAY STEINMAN Class of 1938 GRAY LAWSON Class of 1932 - Class gf 1941 IAMES I. MCELROY IOHN DONOVAN Class of 1943 Class of 1937 FRANCIS D. FRASER Class of 1939 ADMINISTRATION PERCY KINGSLEY Superintendent MW? MARGARET A. COLLINS Secretary to Superintendent - , I '-'-...ff VIRGINIA V. DEMARCO Secretary to Principal II KARL K. TARBELL Principal LILLIAN M. REFFELT Librarian ROBERT T. BAYLEY Music Supervisor FACULTY WILLIAM I. ESPOSITO General Mathematics GERARD W. CONKLIN Coach MARY COOK French, Algebra MARY C. FARRELL Spanish, English Biol0QY, Physics, General Science, ELIZABETH FLYNN Stenography, Typewriling, Iunior Business Training I A. GLENDON French, Latin World History, United States History gal. .l.f.J.r IOHN L. FREIHEIT Mathematics, Mechanical Drawing LAURETTA H. FRAGER English EDWARD C. FINN Biol09Yf World History FACULTY RUTH A. LEE VINCENT Y. MURRAY Biology, Boys' Physical Education fi FLORENCE I. RAE English, Algebra 15 3 4 6 Chemistry, English, Household Physics MARY L. TISI Commerce, English 1 Mm, , fix EDITH RULOFSON French, Mathematics ARIOUL A. SHEPARD SON English HELEN SIMON E. ELEANOR SMITH Girls' Physical Education, Biology MARY TEEVAN World History, English, Economics 1QM j I FACULTY DQROTHEA V ERRE N Civics IAMES TYRRELL Bookkeeping, Iunior Business Training Law, Office Practice DOROTHY TITUS Typewriting, Salesmanship, Advertising MARY VICARI General Science 19 4 6 COLONEL THEODORE I. VON SABO Or: leave for Military Service lb II Q Mm ,af WZIRWS GG g ww P 0 W J, QM .m f X, 'QW 1 r 55 Exx D 4 gl X ' xx 0 A Aw., A I ' f Wu X 0 0 fa? 3596 W 4 QF? X- 54 v Mi If x W 'A Iii: 3 QQ 4 + H5 gf NH cLAss omcsns fwQ,gcER5i f if we N, E 3 ' President ,...... EUGENE BUCHLI fi syf gsygfiv- Vice-President Secretary ....... IRENE SEDLOCK GERALDINE GAETZ ' gs E Treasurer ......... IOHN VENERI iii Y fig i i f E EV Q 'Q' : f . zu 12 NELSON PETER BACCHIOCCI-ll Nel . . . dark and dashing . . . mischie- vous eyes of a Romeo . . . North Ender . . . studies hard l?l when in the mood! OLGA BREYAN Olg . . . friendly disposition . . . finger- nail ad . . . enjoys a good joke . . . found in the movies . . . Yeah? FLORA ADELINE BALLESTER Flo . . . friendly and sociable . . . hearty laugh . . . Spanish Club . . . favorite pastimes in c l u d e basketball, bowling and dancing. FRANK RUSSELL BIRD Red . . . tall, red haired, likeable . . . has an air of contemplation . . . Ioe is his bosom pal . . . quite the bowl- ing participant. ANNABEL IOY BLOCK Ann . . . a cheerful miss with a jolly dis- position . . . rosy cheeks and a clear complexion . . . keeps the law class in stitches . . . inte ested in Yale affcflrs. ul M . ,ef if .I LEROY HAROLD BRAINARD Roy . . . six feet two-eyes of blue . . . a bad joke is better than none at all . . . when they play the polka, you can't hold him down . . . Foot- ball. LOUISE IOSEPHINE BAKLIK Lou . . . blue-eyed blonde . . . nice smile . . . friendly personality . . . likes to polka . . . Are you kidding! P. EUGENE BUCHLI Gene . . . tall and fair . . . quiet but in- triguing . . . competent cmd sincere . . . one- woman man . . . future architect . . . senior class president. IRENE GERTRUDE BUTTS Rene ... cute blonde . . . lovely, long eye- lashes . . . sincere friend and good companion . . . seldom becomes unnerved. SHIRLEY MAE DENNY Shirt . . . tall, slim and blonde . . . pleas- ing and gracious . . . smooth lines . . . she wears his ring . . . secre- tary' of the Student Council. LORRAINE IOYCE CARNEY Larry . . . typical Irish colleen . . . lux- uriant black hair . , . enchanting blue eyes ...CR4StI.....Carole, Regina, and Lorraine . . . Spanish Club . . . nurse? IOHANNA I. COMBONI Io . . . quiet and coy . . . neat and un- assuming . . . likes movies and skating . . . give her a good book. MARION CRISCUOLO Mar , . . small and dark . . . seen and seldom heard . . . will- ing and capable . . . fond of roller skating . . . Does ya, huh? VILMA MARIE CULIK Butch . . . very sociable . . . well liked . . . attractive smile . . . loves movies and roller skating . . . hopes to take up hairdressing. VLADYMIR IOSEPH CARLSON Val . . . French Club president . . . worker in art, sports, activities . . . flashy bow ties . . . a demon on the dance floor . . . ct smile for every boy, two for every girl. REGINA CATHERINE ELLSWORTH Reg . . . brown hair with snappy eyes to match . . . gets along . . . Spanish Club . . . supports Moscardini's coke trade . . . You're kidding! IOHN ROBERT FALLON Butch . . . sports- man bold . . . ladies' man . . . smooth dancer . . . junior class treas- urer . . . drugstore cow- boy . . . never a dull moment-or shall we say quiet? GERALDINE LOUISE GAETZ Gerry . . . golden tresses . . . luscious blush . . . active in all school affairs . . . vice- president of our class . . . typical college deb. FRANCES MARY FELTOVIC Fran . . . a real blondy- tnatural, tool . . . studious . . . slight New York accent . , . Argus Board . . . a perfect secretary . . . can be found at the Tweed Shop. DON MICHAEL FERRULL Don . . . let not quietness deceive . . . neat and well groomed . . . impish smile . . . pleasant voice . . . new- comer from New Iersey. LAVERNE FETTE Frenchy . . . end- less capacity for fun . . . a host of friends, an ocean of personality . . . attractive . . . ever alluring eyes! MARY IEAN FITZPATRICK Fittie . . . loves square sets . . . Aye, the Irish 'tis . . . Where did she get her giggle? . . . Ieepers. LOUISE MARIE FAR Lou . . . long, wavy, jet black hair . . . en- ticing eyes for but one . . . up-to-date clothes . . . her favorite period is recess . . . Knitting Club, Social Activities, Library Squad . . . hair stylist? I IULIA ELIZABETH GAMBACINI Iul . . . studious- loves homework . . . admires the classics . . . quiet . . . Oh! Heck . . . her future is promis- ing. MARTHA ANN GIANNINO Mart . . . a short miss from the country . . . quiet . . . seldom seen at school affairs . . . Gee! WILLIAM HOGAN Slip . . . freshman class president . . . con- tagious grin-mischie- vous Irish eyes . . . Sequoia Lodge . . . never misses school activities . . . basketball fiend. MARYEL RUTH GOAD Susie . . . tall and winsome . . . willing and capable . . . All work and no play makes Iill a dull girl . . . What do you wanna make those eyes at me for? . . . Argus Board, French Club, Glee Club-Pharmacy next. ELIZABETH ANN GRIFFIN Betty . . . soft- spoken little miss . . . nice to know . . . mis- chief dwells within . . . clothes definitely out of Vogue . . . will trade a laugh for a joke. NANCY ANNE HAMILTON Nan . . . blonde, every hair in place . . . neat as the proverbial pin . . . reassuring blue eyes . . . Dramatics . . . Homework? What's that? Something to eat? CHARLES IOSEPH HESS Charlie . . . tall and blond . . . Lord of Indian Well State Park . . . faithful student . . . blizzards do not faze his trusty little chariot. PEARL RUTH GIESEN Lee . . . pretty as a picture . . . naturally curly hair . . . charm- ing manner . . . another woman driver . . . al- ways laughing, always joking, always gay . . . Have you heard this one? VIRGINIA ROSALIE INSALACO Gin . . . sleek dark hair . . . an advocate oi no homework . . . a zealous follower of sports . . . always a smile and helping hand for everyone . . . a steady movie-goer. FRANCES LILLIAN IWANIEC Fran . . . towhead . . . polka lan . . . sin- cere friend . . . always manages to have her homework done . . . Gee Whiz! FLORENCE B. LARSON Flo . . . valuable addition to our class . . . scholarly . . . I did not know her beauty un- til she smiled on me . . . skilled violinist. Al HAROLD STEPHEN KELLER Hobs . . . quite the ladies' man! . . . con- versation monopolizer . . . never hurries, never worries . . . football player. LUCY KOLAKOWSKI Lou . . . Winsome smile . . . fond of poetry . . . ready helper . . . nightly excursions to Derby? IOSEPH ANDREW KOPASZ Ice . . . comic . . . usually talking . . . First National alter school . . . headed lor the Army . . . conscien- tious. IULIA KOWAL Iul . . . quiet but friendly . . . hair il always just so . . . loves outdoor sports . . . White Eagles Hall- every Saturday night. M flf 17 X I cmnsmfirz MARY IONES Kay . . . carefree, lively . . . tidy and trim . . . Peter Pan's pranks shine from her eyes . . . cheerleader lor two years . . . found at Moscardini's. RUTH EVELYN LEDGER Boots . . . rambunc- tious cheerleader . . . cartwheel specialist . . . cute little pug nose . . . Hers is the joy of liv- ing . . . a variety of beaux. wwf MARY LOUISE MAZIUK Mamie . . . tall . . . brown tresses . . . eyes that speak . . . future woman in white . . . ardent lover of the cinema. IOSEPH OLTRA Joe . . . short and shy . . . Patience is powerful . . . our talented accordionist . . . Spanish linguist . . . the moving-picture man. HOWARD W. MEGEE Iimmie . . . dress? Arrow collar ad . . . electrical genius . . . Benny Kreiger's right- hand rnan . . . talks little, learns much. A NESTOR MENGUAL Meng . . . dark . . . responsible . . . indus- trious . . . history whiz . . . going skating. I8 THOMAS P. MURPHY Murph . '. . tall and lanky . . . bow tie and flashy jackets . . . re- liable and pleasant . . . looks quiet-but looks may be deceiving . . . our favorite paper boy. MARY ANN OGLE Polly . . . unobtru- sive . . . willing worker . . . Library Squad . . . future stenographer. ROBERT LOUIS MCLEOD Mac , . . president of the Student Council . . . life, love, and laughter . . . pleasing smile and becoming dimples . . . Sequoia Lodge . . . Whatcha thinkin', fellas! HARRIET ELAINE ORKIS Harry . . . cute and collegiate . . . long tapering nails . , . shimmering locks at- tracting us all . . . in school she's silent and demure, outside-we're not so sure . . . there's an air of mystery about her. ROBERT GEORGE PAGE Bob . . . unruly curly hair . . . ambitious to get things accom- plished . . . class actor . . . Vitality Plus. OLGA PLASKON Blondie . . . ener- gefic . . . carries on a large correspondence . . . her heart belongs to a sailor . . . happy- go-lucky. IOSEPHINE PEREIRAS Io . . . full oi fun . . . typically Spanish . . . dark hair and light complexion . . . never seen without Eve . . . dances! FLORENCE PIORKOWSKI Flo . . . reserved and composed, yet . . . not so quiet in B2 study . . . aim in life, nursing . . . Well, you know. EVA PLASKON Eve . . . cute-short . . . loves to dance . . . laughing . . . goes for out-of-town boys . . . Where's Ioe? IRENE PLASKON Honey . . . pretty ...darkhair... bright eyes . . . loves high heels . . . never seen without Olga . . loves dancing. FRANK PAGLIARO, IR. Pag . . . amiable . . . plenty of mischief . . . give him the gang and his truck . . . can always be found at Frank's Market , . . smart dresser. EDNA BARBARA PRYOR One-half-pint size . . . lover of music . . . dis- likes homework . . . oi- fice position . . . Martha and I. SHIRLEY MARGARET RAYNER Shirl . . . Did you ever see a fashion plate walking? . . . curly brown hair and dark brown eyes . . . devoted to her dogs. IRENE SEDLOCK Rene . . . small but vivacious . . . class secretary for three years . . . possesses a rare naturalness . . . ready for mischief, ready for fun, willing to talk to anyone. EVELYN L. ROGOWSKI Tootie . . . bubbling personality . . . en- thusiastic . . . eager sports lover . . . Miss 'l'itus's right-hand gal. IEAN MARY ROURKE lean . . . sweet and lovely . . . who doesn't like her? . . .Raithful cheerleader . . . his- tory-ugh! WILFRED I. ROUSSEAU Fish . . . a lively little fellow . . . very in- quisitive . . . interest? --women and big busi- ness . . . All great men are dead-I'm not feel- ing so well myself. CHARLES RICHARD SAULNIER Red . . . yes, red hair! but grand disposi- tion . . . Frank Sinatra, Ir .... basketball . . . Sequoia Lodge . . . shy? . . . Hi ya, fel1ers! CAROLE TERESA REGAN Cass ...sweet, neat and petite . . . sprinkled with freckles . . . curly brown hair . . . vice- president oi the Span- ish Club. WILLIAM CHARLES SIMICS Billy . . . Ice and l . . . iokester . . . pei- sonality plus . . . sporty little coupe . . . Who is she, Bill? . . . top man on the basketball team. HELENE SKELLY Weenie . . . light on the feet-easy on the eyes . . . streamlinedl . . . her disposition il as sunny as her smile . . . co-captain of the cheerleaders. IANE B. TAYLOR Ianie . . . handy with a needle and thread . . . versatile and scholarly . . . reli- able . . . Nurse, a drink, please! GENEVIEVE MARY STEFANO Strait . . . vim, vigor and vitality . . . big brown eyes, curly black hair . . . exten- live wardrobe . . . our vivacious cheerleader. ELIZABETH HENRIETTA SYLVESTER Betty . . . small, dark . . . unaffected ...song bird... like sunshine, she goes a b o u t her business without being heard. IOSEPH SYLVESTER lee . . . big boy with jovial ideas . . . likes everyone and il liked by everyone . . . typing whiz? . . . origi- nal ideas . . . Argus Board. V af X is ta ZOLTAN SZARKA Zolly . . . Don't Fence Me ln . . . witty wisecracker . . . one ol the gang . . . fancy lor the weaker sex. ESTHER ANTOINETTE SMITH Essie . . . the coun- try gal with the city ideas . . . an air of quiet confidence . . . never-dying loyalty with friends and under- takings . . . beloved. FRANCIS I. TRCKA Fran . . . boyish and bashful-well, may- be... sleek hair . .. trim and neat . . . af- fable and courteous. ANNA MARY UBERTI Ann . . . olive com- plexion . . . nice con- versationalist . . . pre- fers Derby boys . . . Miss Refielt's faithful helper. FRANCES M. YOIA Franny . . . Good things come in small packages . . . tops . . . co-captain of the cheer- leaders . . . loves to dance . . . glad to be alive. IOHN IOSEPH VENERI Iohnny . . . wavy hair . . . ready smile with sparkling eyes . . . a little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men . . . president of the Athletic Association. HERBERT L. WHEELER Herb . . . conserva- tive . . . quiet . . . faithful member of the Band . . . ears serve as pencil holders. IOAN A. WILCOX An all-American girl ...D.A.R.1ing... obliging and loyal . . . Genius is fostered by industry . . . valedic- torian . . . a faithful friend . . . editor-in-chief of the Argus. ANNA WYSOWSKI Ann . . . Hers il the joy of helping others . . . rooter for the teams . . . Do I adore skating ! . . . col- lege bound. MARIE LOUISE VACCARO Marie . . . striking- well dressed, a perma- nent permanent . . . dili- gent in performing tasks ...future business woman . . . Library Squad, Arts Apprecia- tion Club . . . Editor of the High School Notes. ANITA YVARS Nita . . . tall and dark senorita . . . de- pendable . . . pompa- dour-oh! so high . . . heels that click through the corridors . . . presi- dent of the Glee Club. MICHAEL ZASKALICKY Mike . . .-look out lor that quiet typ ! . expr ssive . . . rts crew cuts . . dent lover ol the ivory key HONOR STUDENTS EDITH M. ZIEGLER An ecrr lor everyone, cr voice for few . . . Still waters run deep . Hsmcxrtascxwhip . . . smile the while . . . as- sociate editor ol the Argus. i Ioan Wilcox Nestor Mengucrl Vcrledictoricm Scrlutcxtoricm Michael Zaskcxlicky Edith Ziegler Helene Skelly 23 HISTORY OF CLASS OF 1946 On September 8, 1942, a little bewildered and frightened, we, the class of 1945, entered the doors of Shelton High School for the first time. The school enrollment was so large that we attended an afternoon session with our own staff of teachers. Ohe of our first acts was the selection of class officers. We elected William Hogan president, Geraldine Gaetz vice-president, Irene Sedlock secretary and Shirley Denny treas- urer. Esther Smith represented us on the Student Council. These being war years, during our science period we took a first aid course under the direction of Miss Hayes. Firmly believing in the old adage, Practice makes perfect , our classmates soon took on the appearance of Egyptian mummies. Before the year was over, Miss Hayes left us to marry Mr. Finn's brother, Thomas. Another faculty change occurred when Mrs. Flynn replaced Mr. Tisi, who left us for' Uncle Sam's Army. To complement the seriousness of our studies, various social organizations were formed. Dancing classes. sponsored by Miss Hames, were held every Wednesday. The big night, however, came on February 5th, when the annual freshman social was held. The audi- torium was appropriately decorated with red and white streamers and large red valentines. The alcoves were cleverly arranged for the chaperons on one side, and with a refreshment booth on the other. While some of us danced to the music of the high school orchestra, others were engaged in playing various games. New clubs were organized under the supervision of the members of the faculty. The Library Squad, the Knitting and Sewing Club, the Air Spotter Club, the Model Airplane Club, the Book Club, and the Science Club were formed. Needless to say, potential Madame Curies and Monsieur Pasteurs were discovered in our midst. There were many incidents to relieve the tension of serious study. For instance, Gene Morpheus Buchli found Latin a dull and boring subject. Many were the times he was lulled off to slumberland by amo, amas, amat only to be awakened by the voice of our instructor, Mr. Glendon. We learned during our freshman year that high school was a place not only for study but also for enjoyment. When Iune came, we were anxious to pass on to our sophomore year, no longer to be looked down upon as Freshies . .1..1--iii-v With September, 1943 we began our first year as upper classmen. The newness and strangeness of our high school careers had worn off and we were as sophisticated as our name sophomore implies. We knew all the ropes and were ready to heckle the incoming freshmen with our knowledge of the ways of high school life. This was the first time we attended morning sessions. To add to the confusion, it was also our first encounter with the rotating period system. For weeks we walked around the school with program cards in our hands, not knowing where to go next. What an unforgettable day we had the first day of our sophomore year! Girls were flocking in groups to the office, schedule cards in hand. All wanted to change their coursesg all wanted to take biology. You ask why the sudden interest in this subject? Well, it seemed that a six-foot, blond, wavy-haired, blue-eyed man named Mr, Stanley Mulak was the new teacher. One look at him, and away went the girls. To the sorrow of everyone he stayed with us for only one year. Too bad! Everyone was soooooooo 24 interested in --l- biology???? Oh, don't let us give you the impression that we did not learn anything in this class but how to swoon. Believe us, when Iune rolled along and our course was completed, we could not only name, but illustrate, every plant, animal. flower and insect imaginable! With open arms we welcomed Ioan Wilcox, a new classmate from Vermont. She was a regular all-round girl, yet a quiz kid in her studies. . Early in the year our whole class assembled in the auditorium to elect class officers and representatives to the Student Council. Bob McLeod was elected presidentg Daniel Blackwell, vice-president: Frances Yoia, secretaryg and Geraldine Gaetz, treasurer. Irene Sedlock and Shirley Denny were elected to serve on the Student Council. Due to the sudden death of Mr. Harry Fowler, the superintendent of schools, our faculty was upset. Mr. Percy Kingsley became superintendent as well as principal: with Mr. Burtin Glendon and Mr. Norman DeMarco as assistant principals. Mr. Tarbell was serving at that time in the Navy. Under their supervision and guidance we continued our sophomore year smoothly. The big social event of this year was our St. Patrick's Day dance, which proved to be a success. This year sports and other extracurricular activities played an important part in our school life. Frances Yoia represented our class among the cheerleaders. On the football, basketball and baseball teams were Dan Blackwell, Fred Deninger, Iohn Fallon, George Mclntyre, Nelson Bacchiocchi, Allan Ousterhoudt, Harry Comcowich, Buddy Dalton, Roy Brainard, Zoltan Szarka, Bill Simics and Bob McLeod. In our eyes these boys outshone all the others and we were sure if it were not for them, we would not have defeated any of our opponents! The continuous demands of the war were again felt in our midst when Fred Deninger and Dan Blackwell left us to serve in Uncle Sam's Navy. Thus our sophomore year came to an end. We began the second half of our high school careers as juniors on a bright and sunny day in September. For a time King Confusion reigned, but with the aid of Mr. Glendon, acting principal, we soon settled into the regular school routine. First came the election of officers. After a vigorous campaign we chose the following officers: President, Robert McLeod, Vice-President, Geraldine Gaetzg Secretary, Irene Sedlock: and Treasurer, Iohn Fallon. Miss Farrell, Spanish and English teacher, was a pleasing addition to our faculty. We will always remember her combination of lessons and enjoyment. At this time too, Mr. Esposito returned to his duties on the teaching staff. Uncle Sam's gain was our loss when Buddy Dalton, Bob Wells, Louis Saverine, Iames Martin, Iackie Fitzgerald. George Mclntyre and Allan Ousterhoudt left us to answer their country's call. Even though we lost some of our star players, our boys teamed together in a good football offensive. Some of our classmates who held positions on the team were: Francis Masiak, Buddy Ousterhoudt, George Mclntyre, Bob Wells, Harry Comcowich, Zoltan Szarka, and Nelson Bacchiocchi. Cheering these boys on to their hard-earned victories were Frances Yoia, Helene Skelly, lean Rourke, and LaVerne F ette. Not many months had elapsed before we began to plan for the social event of the year, the Iunior Promenade. Under the able management of Miss Titus, the auditorium 25 became the scene of a gay carnival. On the night of the big event our guests, to their amazement, saw pink elephants and green lions. We danced to the music of Art Maresco's orchestra and enjoyed Rose Ryan's rendition of Close as Pages in a Book . Red Saulnier was master of ceremonies, and was the life of the party with his jokes. Comedy made its appearance from time to time. Well do we remember the morning Bob M3:Leod appeared minus those curly locks. However, Pineapples are supposed to keep one cool. We soon discovered that we had our own Frank Sinatra in Red Saulnier. Many times we were entertained by his baritone voice. At the end of the year we regretted the loss of Fred Cotter, for he left to attend St. Iohn's Military Academy in Washington, D. C. As all good things must come to an end, so did our junior year. We left for our vacation with many fond memories, but also eagerly awaiting the big year. On Wednesday morning September 8, 1945 we began our first peace-time high school year. Mr. Karl K. Tarbell, our new principal, back again after serving in the Navy, welcomed us all in an informal assembly held that morning. It did not take us long to get down to work and attend to important business. Elections were held and the results were as follows: President, Gene Buchlig Vice-President, Geraldine Gaetzp Secretary, Irene Sedlock: and Treasurer, Iohn Veneri. Bob McLeod was elected president of the Student Council. This year, the Student Council held a major position in the governing of our school. It organized a new activities program under the guidance of the faculty. Every Wednesday the last period was set aside for meetings of the various clubs. Each of these clubs was represented on the Student Council. Our Student Council became a member of the Housa- tonic League of Student Councils, and played host to an executive board meeting on February 14th. During the course of the year three members of our faculty returned from the service to resume their work with us. They were Mr. Finn, Mr. Freiheit, and Mr. Murray. Each year the senior class chooses a girl for the D. A. R. award. She must be depend- able, trustworthy, loyal, honest, intelligent and co-operative. Ioan Wilcox was selected. Many sayings and doings will long be remembered. Roy Brainard commented, If Ioan Wilcox is an encyclopedia, I must be her little cousin, notebook . Pearl Giesen's daily jokes brightened our more serious moments. Famous were those Carlson-Rousseau debates. They linger on in our memories with the Lincoln-Douglas debaters, the only difference being, we never knew or fully understood what Val and Fred were arguing about. We never knew whether Mr. Tyrrell had a soothing voice, or whether it was the approach of spring, but . . . why did Tootie Rogowski fall asleep in Law class???? The last few months were crowded with exciting activities-class pictures and Argus Board deadline-Senior Dance-graduation music and essays and, finally, Senior Week. How eagerly we awaited our coveted diplomas! In the midst of all of our happiness, we were saddened as we realized that another September we would no longer be active members of the Shelton High School. Signed: Helene Skelly Irene Sedlock Wilfred Rousseau Faculty Adviser: Miss Lee 26 WUXTRY EDITIQN Editor: Miss Titus Weather forecast: Staff: R. Ledger, C. Occasional icicles and Iones, E. Buchli, R. snowballs tomorrow McLeod VOL. l CLASS No. 82 SHE-LTON, CONN. IUNE 21, 1956 f PRICE: 10 CENTS Class of 4-6 Holds Gala Re-union WHAT'S LEFT Paris, France - From Miss FRANCES FELTOVIC, Secre- tary to the BAKLIK Dress De- signing Agency, we have great news of the develop- ment of new designs in Women's gownless evening straps. The Misses SHIRLEY DENNY and LAVERNE FETTE will be sent to the United States to model these straps. Their hair styles are creations by the master hair stylist, LOUISE FAR. New York City, New York- The paintings of the artist, VAL CARLSON, are on dis- play at the National Art Gal- lery. His magnificent portrait, A Lady , is the leading at- traction. Miss Gerry' GAETZ posed for the portrait. I LADY SENATOR ON IOB Washington, D. C. - Claire Booth SEDLOCK reports that every woman in the state will be able to secure a pair of the lovely, sheer, steel hose which last a lifetime. BELIEVE IT OR NOT By RIPLEY ROUSSEAU IEAN FITZPATRICK was embalming one of her stiffs when it arose full of life and greeted her with a cheery Hello . T ' Eccentric fannerette TOO- TIE ROGOWSKI rolled her potato patch with a rolling pin with the final result-mashed potatoes. i EDITH ZIEGLER, Professor of Trigonometry, has recently discovered a method of divid- ing 35397.63-16 by 12W and adding them during the same operation. POLICE FORCE BUSY Shelton, Conn.-The Shelton police have been kept busy chasing two speed demons who have been flying around town in a jeep. The two vil- lains are ex-marines, BOB Mc- LEOD and BILL HOGAN. Shelton, Conn. - I O H N VENERI, local man about town, has been voted by the townspeople, in a recent poll. to be the man most likely to stay unemployed for the rest of his life. -..- INDIAN WELL FLOODS Shelton, Conn.-Another rec- ord-breaking c r o w d over- flowed the Indian Well State Park yesterday afternoon. The newly inaugurated caretaker, CHARLES HESS, found it nec- essary to float 200 automo- biles out on the river. BERTHS WHEELER, HERBERT - h a s finally secured a permanent berth on the city-Manager of the City Parking Lot. DEBTS FALLON, IOHN - from this day forward I will not be re- sponsible tor any debts con- tracted by me. MARRIAGES KOLAKOWSKI-B a j e j e e - Greenwich, Iune 20th, by Ius- tice of the Peace, FRANK BIRD. KOWAL-Teapee - Branford, May Sth, by Iudge FRANCIS TRCKA. 27 The class of 1946 of Shelton High School held its second reunion in IU years last night -this time at the Silver Fox Inn, formerly Rapps' establish- ment. After a delicious snack, pro- vided by that well-known meat packer, FRANK PAG- LIARO, IR., the entertainment commenced with a vocal duet rendered by Miss DINAH YOIA, and the swoon croon- er, FRAN'KIE SAULNIER. Humor was provided for the occasion by ABBOTT SI- MICS and COSTELLO SYL- VESTER. As soon as the laugh- ter subsided, MICHAEL ZAS- KALICKY stepped to the piano and played his recent compo- sition Rhapsody in Purple. Then Miss FLORENCE LAR- SON took the spotlight, hold- ing the audience spellbound by her magnificent rendition of The Flight of the Bumble Bee , on her Stradivarius. At this point, a rumor passed through the crowd that NEL- SON BACCHIOCCHI had re- cently become Notre Dame's football coach. Therefore he was literally swept to the floor to give a brief talk on the Ele- ments Comprising the 'Z' For- mation . Nel was mighty glad to give the floor to DR. IOAN WILCOX who spoke on her pet subject, The Advance- ment of Atomic Injections as Cure-Alls . The program was concluded with Turkey in the Straw played by the King of the Violin, NESTOR MEN- GUAL, and the amazing S y m p h o n i c Accordionist, I OSEP OLTRA. RADIO BROADCASTS BUSINESS SNOOP AND SCOOP 7:30 QUAK - Successors of the Andrew Sisters- EVA, OLGA, and IRENE PLASKON. WOW-GRlFFlN'S Gas House-Miss ELIZABETH SYLVESTER, g u e s t singer. WAM-Iohn's Seventh Wife fseriall -Starring 7:45 8:15 HARRIET ORKIS. 8:30 WHIZ-Can You Beat T h at - Comediennes: MARY MAZIUK a n d FLORENCE PIORKOW- SKI. WACC - Demopublican Campaign Speakers for S t a t e Representatives, IOHANNA COMBONI and FRANCES IWANIEC. BO-Pop Corn And His Five Kernels, Featuring ZOLLY S Z A R K A as Pop: GENEVIEVE STEFANO, VIRGINIA IN- SALACO, M A R T H A GIANNINO, M A R I A N 9:00 9:00 CRISCUOLO, and MARIE VACCARO as the Five Kernels. Shelton Hippodrome -Under New Management- REGINA ELLSWORTH The only show in town BOB ARMOUR PAGE in Mutt G Ieff Complete Overhaul Ears Raised or Lowered Face Lifted Eyebrows Aliqned ANNA WYSOWSKI NANCY HAMILTON BEAUTY SALON Men, Why Be Weaklings? Have Your Muscles Rebuilt and Relined Only Two Weeks at the ATLAS KELLER Muscle Foundation IEAN ROURKE'S Golden Goose Club presenting nightly CAY IONES 6: BOOTS LEDGER Dine and Dance Mr. Bon Ami., President of the Crystal Clear Mirror Co., Inc., announced that his two research w o r k e r s , ANNA UBERTI and POLLY OGLE, have invented a Non-Scare mirror-both sides painted. The plans for the Housa- tonic Hydro-Atomic dam, re- placing the outmoded Steven- son dam, have been submitted to the Governor by GENE BUCHLI, chairman of the local Architects'Associationof America. Construction work is expected to begin immedi- ately. HOWARD Short Circuit MEGEE'S Electrical Appliance Shop was robbed last night. Total loss was estimated at 15 electric light bulbs and I0 feet of electric cord. Local police are investigating the robbery. IOSEPH KOPASZ, First Na- tional Stores' President, and DON FERRULL, President of the Atlantic and Pacific' Stores, have announced the combin- ing of their respective corn- panies into a powerful bond of defense in order to ward off the hordes of women shoppers who have literally been de- stroying their stores in search of canned Blue Iay Wings with Feathers. Kozy Krunch Kounter 475 Howe Avenue under the management of OLGA BREYAN for your pleasure The Singing Waitress IO PEREIRAS Stringiest Spaghetti in Town Served with Atomic Tomato Sauce at GAMBACINFS SPAGHETTI BOWL music by Aintchagotta's Iumpin' Beans featuring Senorita ANITA YVARS 28 CAROLE REGAN, d e n t al secretary, has just completed a new set of plates for her father's car. The wealthy Miss EDNA PRYOR gave a going out party for her two debutante friends, the Misses SHIRLEY RAYNER and IRENE BUTTS. It was said to be the most suc- cessful social gathering of the year. Reddy Kilowatt's flame has died out-his new spark is Miss LORRAINE C A R N E Y . one of his employees. Rumors have it that his former belle, MARYEL GOAD, and Reddy had a short circuit which blew the fuse for the old romance. The Veterans of Domestic Battles held a clambake at Canalside D r i v e recently. Miss PEARL GIESEN, chair- man of the Vets, was in charge of the program. CLASSIFIED ADS WANTED: Two young, good-look- ing doctors tnot married? who need two promising medical secretaries. Phone Chickory-Chick 1000-F and ask for WEENIE SKELLY or ANN BLOCK. WANTED: Clerk at the Five and Dime Store. Male preferred. Call Miss FLORA BALLESTER at Iunket 241. WANTED: All pipes fcorn cob or leadl. Best prices in town. Apply BRAINARD'S Washbasin. LOST: Ten full grown Leghorn chickens have flown the coop. If found, call Miss ESTHER SMITH at Umm 5642. Reward. FOR SALE: Antique Ford-quite out of date-fairly good condition- driven only 30,000,000,000 miles. Painted in attractive black and orange stripes. Call Sparkplug 499 and ask for MURPH . WANTED: Steady and reliable man to sweep up hair and shavings. No experience needed. Call Vilma Culik's Beauty Salon at Dandruff 4976-I. FOR SALE: One Radar-Beani-Ieb Propelled Rocket Ship. Flown to the moon only four times. Fairly good condition. Call IANE TAYLOR at Saturn 4970-Q. CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1946 of the Shelton High School, City of Shelton, County of Fairfield, State of Connecticut, United States of America, on the planet Earth , being of sound and disposing mind, do hereby make and declare this to be our last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills by us made. Louise Baklik unwillingly leaves her seat on the bus next to Willie, the bus driver, to any girl enjoying the ride as much as she. Pearl Giesen leaves her joke book to George Blaess in hopes that he will get as many laughs as she did. Bill Hogan leaves. 'Nuff said. Betty Griffin bequeaths her stylish and up- to-date wardrobe to Alice Iefferson. Frances Iwaniec leaves her dimpled smile to Iane McGrath. Charles Saulnier leaves his freckles to Ioe Fitzgerald. All 249 of them. We wanted Mary Ogle and Anna Uberti to leave their men from Derby, but they said No . Evelyn Rogowski leaves her ability to answer all agricultural problems aris- ing in both history and law to any junior who doesn't mind being called farmer . Don Ferrull bequeaths his cheerful per- sonality to Bob Spoerl. lean Rourke leaves her preference for An- sonia crooners to Ellen Emslie. Maryel Goad leaves her smile and her wink to Dot Daiuto. Iohn Veneri leaves his curlers and hair tonic to Ed Bricket. Lorraine Carney, Regina Ellsworth, and Carole Regan cede their inseparable- ness to the Cash girls. Iohanna Comboni leaves her make-up work in typing to any junior who thinks she can complete it before 1952. Flora Ballester leaves her inquisitive nature to Barbara Denninger. Annabel Block, another Little Imogene , leaves her ability to get into mischief to Florence Savarese. Hollywood called, so Robert Page left. Nancy Hamilton wills her originality to Midge Canganelly. Cay Iones, knowing our chief fault, leaves a year's supply of lunches to the entire junior class. Nelson Bacchiocchi and Charles Hess will a copy of the book The Manly Art of Self-Defense to two juniors with pugi- listic ambitions. Anita Yvars leaves her fluency in Spanish to Anita Tur. Eva, Irene and Olga Plaskon, together with Iosephine Pereiras, leave their four seats in all their classes to any four juniors who like to be together. Frank Pagliaro bequeaths those flashy ties for public auction. Edna Pryor wills her stature to Louise Dyas -Don't worry, Lou, nice things come in small packages. Genevieve Stefano leaves her travels to a junior with a large suitcase. Nestor Mengual tried to leave his violin, but his Mother wouldn't let him. Ioan Wilcox, the genius, leaves her ability to accomplish to Ieannette Lechus. Anna Wysowski bequeaths her daily experi- ments in the chem lab to any junior who promises not to blow up the school. Zoltan Szarka leaves his name in the annals of Shelton High's history. Olga Breyan bequeaths her brightly polished nails to any brightly minded junior girls. Florence Larson leaves her artistic ability to Frances Gomis. Shirley Rayner and Irene Butts and Elizabeth Sylvester bequeath their quiet, demure manners to Laura Markut, Dorothy Nicholas, and Anna Fiorello. Thomas Murphy bequeaths his car, The Spirit of Shelton , to any junior with enough bailing wire to hold it together. Marie Vaccaro bequeaths her position as editor uf the High School Notes to any junior who can find as much to write about as she did. Frances Yoia leaves her appreciation of good music to Mary Czerwinski. Val Carlson bequeaths his dancing ability to his sister Vera. Edith Ziegler leaves her speed in typing to Sylvia Sanford. Ioe Kopasz leaves his undone homework to his nephew Swab . Golly, the work he's in for! We tried to ask Louise Far to leave her sparkling eyes, but their brilliance blinded us, rendering our approach im- possible. julia Gambacini leaves her studious nature to Frances Dombrowski. Martha Giannino leaves her wavy hair ar- rangements to Ardith Cash. Keep your bobby-pins handy, girls! Frank Bird cedes his red hair to Ray Bassett. When Iean Fitzpatrick stopped giggling for one minute, we persuaded her to leave her jolly disposition to Dot Comcowich. Virginia Insalaco wills her position at Har- vey's Textile to Amelia Annechiarico. Ioe Oltra wills his position as the movie operator to any junior boy who doesn't mind getting out of classes. Marion Criscuolo and Vilma Culik leave their weekly escapades at the Ansonia Opera House to any junior girls who enjoy roller-skating. Shirley Denny leaves the book she balanced to acquire her stately carriage to Lillian McCloskey. Bet that's a load off your mind, Shirl! We wanted Iohn Fallon to leave his black and white checked shirt, but he was too attached to it. LaVerne Fette leaves, but shall not be for- gotten. V Frances Feltovic leaves her duties as Mrs. Flynn's errand girl to Margaret Manion. Michael Zaskalicky leaves the ladder he used to reach his high standing to Henry Hine. Not that he needs it. Gerry Gaetz leaves her blonde hair to Mary Pacowta. Lucy Kolakowski and Iulia Kowal bequeath their seats in 6th period study to any two juniors who can keep up the gossip as well as they. Irene Sedlock and Essie Smith leave their ability to get things done to Phyllis Thornfeldt and Ianet Bray. Gene Buchli leaves his Esquire appearance to Ray Cicia. Florence Piorkowski leaves her rare ability to be seen but not to be heard to Edna Pick. Don't let her fool you though. Francis Trcka leaves his quiet nature to Count McGrath. Mary Maziuk leaves her nickname Minnie to any junior with a sense of humor. Harriet Orkis leaves her ability to get ac- quainted to Lillian Zamecnik. Roy Brainard bequeaths his Adler Eleva- tor Shoes to Peter Bavolak. Wilfred Rousseau leaves his fondness for arguing whether he won or lost to any long-winded junior. Helene Skelly bequeaths her famed collec- tion of class-rings to Shirley Finer. We hope she has enough fingers to wear them. Bob McLeod cedes his capacity to get things done to any junior boy who can accom- plish these things as readily and as willingly as he. After much of our persuasion, and the faculty's pleas, Ioe Sylvester and Bill Simics agreed to leave. Ruth Ledger leaves her peppy and energetic cartwheels to Shirley Wannegot. hoping she'll never land anywhere but on her feet. Howard Megee leaves his junior Einstein ability to any junior who doesn't mind getting shocked . . . from electrical wires. lane Taylor leaves her love of outdoor farm life to Iean Motyl. Harold Keller leaves his nonchalance and merry way to Merrill fMerryl Catlin. The senior class leaves as it entered Shelton High School! ! ! Except that it's four years later. As our last wish, we, the Class of 1946, hope that the next senior class will support all school activities whole-heartedly and lead the way for the rest of the school. Subscribed, sealed, published, and de- clared by Bill Simics, LaVerne Fette, Ioe Sylvester, Nancy Hamilton, Shirley Denny, the above named testators, as their last will and testament in the presence of each other, we have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto, this fourteenth day of Iune, 1946, in the city of Shelton. Signed: Miss Dorothy Titus Mr. Burtin Glendon Mr. Iohn Freiheit Faculty Adviser: Mr. Tyrrell GIRLS Helene Skelly . Vilma Culik . . Pearl Giesen . Helene Skelly . Louise Far . . Florence Larson Geraldine Gaetz Betty Griffin . Shirley Denny . Ruth Ledger . Frances Yoia . LaVerne Fette . Carole Regan . Louise Far . Florence Larson Frances Iwaniec Ioan Wilcox . Maryel Goad . Maryel Goad . Louise Far . Ruth Ledger . Ioan Wilcox . POPULARITY POLL . . .Most Popular. . . . Most Tantalizing Smile . Most Attractive-Handsomest . . . . Social Light . . . . Nicest Hair . . . . Class Rembrandt . . Blushet . . . . Best Dressed . . . Best Figure-Physique . . . Happy-Go-Lucky . . .... Best Dancer . . . Most Unforgettable Character . Heartbreaker . . Best-looking Couple . . . Class Musician . . . . Most Bashlul . . . . . Most Likely to Succeed . . Biggest Tease . . . Class Flirt . . . Most Expressive Eyes . . . Best Athlete . . . . . . . Most Dignified . . BOYS . Robert McLeod . Robert McLeod . Robert McLeod . . Val Carlson . Iohn Veneri . . Val Carlson . . Francis Trcka . Eugene Buchli . . Iohn Fallon . Ioseph Sylvester . . . Val Carlson . Ioseph Sylvester . Robert McLeod . . Eugene Buchli Michael Zaskalicky . . Francis Trcka Michael Zaskalicky . . Billy Simics . Harold Keller . . Don Ferrull . . Billy Simics . Howard Megee Evelyn Rogowski . Changed Most Since Freshman Year . . Francis Trcka 31 ARGUS BOARD Irene Sedlock Helene Skelly Shirley Denny LaVerne Fette William Simics Catherine Iones Ruth Ledger ASSISTANT EDITORS Edith Ziegler Val-Carlson Maryel Goad Geraldine Gaetz Anna Wysowski Eugene Buchli Nancy Hamilton Frances Feltovic Ioseph Sylvester Wilfred Rousseau Nestor Mengual Pearl Giesen Robert McLeod EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ioan Wilcox COMMITTEES Florence Piorkowski Anita Yvars Genevieve Stefano Mary Maziuk Annabel Block Louise Far Flora Ballester Irene Butts FACULTY ADVISERS: Miss Smith Miss Verrett Lorraine Carney Iosephine Pereiras Olga Plaskon Carole Regan Charles Saulnier Harold Keller Shirley Rayner Miss Rae EDITORIAL COMMITTEE ' 1 0 - QQW SW. 'WMHNQN XQX X 0 4 o'q6'f5f-1-ag ,, W - is Nab 1, -i X 9 5 Q K S N fx x 5 4 W I F bi' fa- , V W 1911, E E fx-.' mmf J, .Z ' -i'?mll6!6 t 'T , .. I , V 1- su A! X WWW f ' mf '57 I :W f 1,1 '75 If 47 1,-,jd 111111g,,m,.uIl ,, YQ ii v 2 X ,-1 W jvw GMU ,lf I' T - E I W. MJ 2 1 ,J . ,gy wav bf .1 . N9 .ff 41313 SEPTEMBER On the titth of September in '45, Hardly a Senior is now alive Who does not remember the welcome made By our principal, no longer in uniform arrayed. There'll be no more F's or D's or C's 'Cause help at 1:30 makes A's and B's. No starving, either, from lack of lunch- The line in the hall gets food to crunch. Another line in the same location! Let's see what it is without hesitation. What's that? A football game played at night? Let's buy some tickets and see the sight. The remedy for that drowsy sensation Is a step into lab for a bit of 'laxat'on. All settled and comfy? Then let 'er go. Sodium plus water and bang! Oh- SENIOR CALENDAR OCTOBER Columbus day and Teachers' Convention Are days which attract so much attention. You wonder why, but can't you guess? They're holidays each for S. H. S. October 29th-oh. lucky day!- For the first six weeks, we received our pay. The wages varied from F to A Based on time and work au fait . The clubs in French, and Spanish, too, Some gay consociations threw. The time was the night of Halloween. The church and gym portrayed the scene. NOVEMBER Education Week was a great success- Marked by attention and studiousness. The various departments did their share for The assembly and exhibits at the Radio Store. Wednesdays are Fridays and the other way 'round, Since the Council's plan for clubs was made sound. Circled on our calendar as days ot happy living In the month before the last-Armistice and Thanksgiving. The weather man-he set the day For the traditional match across the way. He dampened the field and our spirits too. No wonder we lost with such gloom in view. FEBRUARY Our principal one day was taken ill, But at once Mr. Kingsley his position did fill. Our wishes for health he must have heeded For toward recovery he quickly speeded. MARCH In March Mr. Tarbell was back at school, In time to announce our honor role. For The Actors Have Come , the crowds still cheer, And now the Argus deadline draws near. As our journey through high school nears its end, And we bid farewell to each good friend, We look ahead to a newer world. Where our careers will be unfurled. DECEMBER The Christmas season brought back some men- Mr. Freiheit, Mr. Murray, and good Mr. Finn. The basketball season began once again. We often lost, but sometimes we'd win. IANUARY We chose our girl for the D. A. R. Whose accomplishments had been above par. Into a studio A2 was transformed And our pictures were taken by Mr. Storm. STUDENT COUNCIL President Robert McLeod Vice-President Richard Sengstacken Secretary Shirley Denny Treasurer Esther Smith Faculty Advisers Miss Ruth Lee Mrs. Mary Teevan Principal Karl K. Tarbell CLASS REPRESENTATIVES SENIORS: Robert McLeod, Esther Smith, Shirley Denny, Irene Sedlock. IUNIORS: Henry Hine, Phyllis Thornieldt, Richard Sengstacken, Claire Knowlton. SOPHOMORES: Doris Snedeker, Frank Marti, Walter Piorkowski, Robert Penney. FRESHMEN: Edward Manion, William Zisek, Albert Sheehy. CLUB REPRESENTATIVES Athletic Association. . .Iohn Veneri French Club ,... Vladymir Carlson Argus Board ,,..... Eugene Buchli Spanish Club .,..,... Ioseph Oltra Arts A reciation Club ........ PP ....................IaneTaylor Reorganization has been the most im- portant project of the Student Council this year. A Constitution and By-Laws were drawn up by the members oi the council, and, at a special assembly, it was voted on and accepted by the student body. .A new representative system was formed, consist- ing oi three representatives from each class and one representative from each club. On Ianuary llth, members oi our Student Council attended a Student Council confer- ence at Stratford. The main feature oi the conference was a series of panel discus- sions. Members from the seven schools represented took part in these vigorous dis- cussions on questions oi interest to all the schools. Also, at this time, Shelton High School became a member oi the newly formed Housatonic Valley Student Council and was host to the second Executive Board Meeting on February 14th. Since then, our representatives have traveled to other schools in the Valley to attend similar meet- ings. A project that has proved beneficial to the school has been the setting up of a luncheon service. This service made it pos- Philosophy Club, Wilfred Rousseau Needlecrait Club, Virginia Insalaco International Relations Club .... Elizabeth Schmidt Freshman Handicraft Club ..... Dramatics Club. . .Geraldine Gaetz Glee Club ..,........ Pearl Giesen Freshman Science Club ........ .................Gordon Bauer Freshman Sewing Club .,....,. ...............,..Iean Hawkes l ....,......,Florence Dudgenski sible for students to purchase lunches at recess, and certain rooms were opened for their use. It has proved to be a successful project thanks to the full cooperation given by the student body. The Actors Have Come, a three-act comedy. was presented on March l5th by the Dramatics Club under the auspices of the Student Council. This was the money- making project oi the year , the proceeds of which will be used for the presentation of assemblies and the promotion oi other extra- curricular activities. The Student Council has given aid to various charitable organizations by collect- ing for the Red Cross, the March of Dimes, Christmas Seals and Easter Seals. Some of the other projects conducted by the Student Council this year were: the sale ot iootball feathers, the improvement of fire drills, restriction ot office holding, setting up a uniform club period, and the presentation of assemblies. It is the hope oi all that the Student Council will keep up the good work and continue to be just as active and helpful in the years to come. VICTORY BOND DRIVE The Victory Bond Drive this year was a great success! A grand total of 56,037.05 was reached, buying two hospital units in Cushing General Hospital, Framingham, Massachusetts. This total was the highest ever reached in Shelton High School! Committees were organized in home rooms to bring in speakers in order to pro- mote sales. Al, under the chairmanship of LaVerne Fette, led the way. After William Benham, a well-known returned veteran, spoke to them, that home room worked very seriously and became the first to reach its goal of a bond per person. William Esposito's home room was the first to obtain its quota of pledges. For the first time, the general public was kept informed of day to day sales by the column in the Sentinel, prepared by Mrs. Elizabeth Flynn and her High School Notes staff. At the Pep Rally, special speakers were brought in to talk to the student body and emphasize the importance of the last Victory Bond Drive. Much credit goes to the salesmen and Mr. Tyrrell, who did so much to make this bond drive a great success. EDUCATION WEEK In observance of American Education Week in November, the high school students presented in a store window on Howe Avenue a demonstration of some of their classroom activities. On November 14th, the English and the Commercial departments combined in the writing and publishing of original essays entitled We Like Shelton . Three students, a senior, a junior, and a sophomore, who were informed of the topic as they left school that afternoon, sat in the window on Howe Avenue and concentrated upon their compositions as if they were working in the classroom. When they com- pleted their work, the commercial students typed stencils of the essays and made mimeographed copies for distribution to the passers-by. The writers were Ioan Wilcox, Phyllis Thornfeldt, and Ieannette Lechus. The commercial students were Betty Griffin, Louise Baklik, Frances Feltovic, and Helene Skelly. On the next day the mathematics de- partment transformed the window into a sur- veyor's workshop. Robert McLeod, Harold Keller, Eugene Buchli, Thomas Murphy and Michael Zaskalicky did the field work, while Edith Ziegler and Vladymir Carlson had charge of the computation and drafting de- partments, respectively. Later that afternoon a chemical labora- tory might have been seen on Howe Ave- nue. The scientists, Val Carlson, Ioan Wil- cox, Nestor Mengual, Ioseph Devonshuk, Betty Capece, and Merrill Catlin prepared oxygen. tested for a few of its properties, demonstrated spontaneous combustion and oxidation, tested for protein in animal fibers, and dehydrated sugar with concentrated sulphuric acid. Against a background of a doll house, a Cozy Corner, maps, and posters, the fresh- man English class, with the assistance of Mrs. Lauretta Prager, brought their slogan, Reading for Fun , into reality. An infinite number of books were removed from the dusty shelves to take their places in the dis- play. Two programs presented on Friday brought the week's events to a successful conclusion. The morning program was held for the benefit of the students, and the eve- ning one, for adults. These included a play, Iimmie's Awakening , presented by the freshmen, Lawrence Bouteiller, Iean Austin, Iean Hawkes, and Iustina May. The entire production was written and directed by Miss Dorothea Verrett. The students in Miss Rulofson's trigo- nometry class became funny little creatures in the skit, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs . Val Carlson performed several interesting experiments to illustrate Ioan Wilcox's lecture on oxygen, and a pageant of commercial vocations was given by some commercial students. PHILOSOPHY CLUB President Wilfred Rousseau Secretary Sylvia Sanford Faculty Adviser William Esposito What is right? What is wrong? What is the taste of vanilla? The Philosophy Club, made up of students interested in the discussion of such questions, makes no claim to arriving at the answers to such questions. From the discussion of them, however, the members have gained the realization that there are questions which cannot be answered in a 2 + 2 : 4 fashion, that the lack of universal answers is not sufficient reason to ignore the actuality of the prob- lemsg and that the continued search for solution is indicative of a social conscious- ness which transcends self and is the stamp, which should become more distinct with growth, of a truly educated person. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Editor ..... ............ ..... M a rie Vaccaro Assistant Editor ..... ..... C harles Saulnier Typist ...,........ ..... E velyn Rogowski Faculty Adviser ....... Mrs. Elizabeth Flynn REPORTERS Florence Callahan Ieannette Kurtyka Mary Taylor Shirley Denny Barbara Monahan Ioan Wilcox Margaret Gibbons Gertrude Philipp Edith Ziegler Sylvia Sanford By publishing the High School Notes column, we won the distinction of becoming- the only Valley school to write for the local newspaper. Our column made its debut in the Evening Sentinel on November 7, 1945, thereafter appearing daily until March of 1946, then weekly to the close of school. The latest developments on school activi- ties were printed. We had much to tell, for, under the guidance of Mr. Tarbell, activities hit a new high! To insure complete news coverage, all classes and clubs were represented on the reportorial stait. Seniors, however, out- numbered the others. The experience gained from daily news gathering and prompt reporting, and the enjoyment ot the column itself, we hope, will lead next year to the continuation of the column, or the reorganization of the Focus-or to both! DRAMATICS CLUB President ....... .... R obert Page Vice-President. . . ..... Francis Trcka Secretary ..... .... L aVerne Fette All the world's our stage. With this thought in mind the Dramatics Club ot the Shelton High School was organized. A large number ot students consisting of sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled, making it necessary to separate them into groups with each group having a leader. At the weekly meetings the members were instructed in the art ot stagecratt. They learned about the functions ot pro- ducing a play from acting a part to lighting the set. Short scenes from plays, talent programs, talks by the club adviser and members featured the club periods. As its share in the Christmas program Assistant Secretary .... .... D on Ferrull Treasurer ......... ..... R uth Ledger Faculty Adviser. . . .... Mr. Shepardson for the school assembly, the club presented a short playlet entitled 'The Christmas Tree . The chief activity of the club was the ,production of the play, The Actors Have Come , which was presented to the public on March l4th, 15th, and 20th. A party ot club members was organ- ized tor a trip to the New Haven Teachers' College on March 30th to attend the per- formance ot the one-act plays ot the Con- necticut Secondary School Tournament. The class ot 1946 is sure that the Dramat- ics Club has made an excellent start and hopes that it will continue to be an integral part of the high school's program. THE ACTORS HAVE COME, a three-act farce-comedy by Iames Reach, was the ma- jor production of the Dramatics Club. It was presented on the fourteenth of March to the pupils of the grade schools and on the fif- teenth and twentieth of the month to the public. Miss Edith Ziegler prompted the play while Mr. Harvey Marsan, with the help af various committees, arranged the light- ing, sound effects, and setting. Pictured above is the famous scene from the second act ot the play where Adoree Arlaine, a young actress capably portrayed by Miss Frances Yoia, attempts to practice the balcony scene from ROMEO AND IULIET. The distraught director of the travelling troupe of Shakespearean actors, played by Mr. Leslie Natowich, endeavors to carry on in the best traditions of the theatre. He is constantly interrupted on stage by the antics of Wilfred Ott, who, with his wife, Iossie, runs the Ott Tourist Home. The roles of the whittling, Rip Van Winkle type of father and the industrious, business-like mother were enacted by Mr. Robert Page and Miss Ioan Wilcox with great skill. The part of Connie, the young daughter of the household, was well interpreted by Miss Dorothy Daiuto. She and Mr. Robert Kopasz, who played George Smith, the troupe's juvenile lead, were refreshingly delightful as the young lovers in the scenes from Shakespeare's tragedy within the play as well as in the play itself. Appearing in the photograph also are Mr. Iohn Fallon as the m.an from California, Miss Dorothy Comcowich as the rollicking soubrette, and Miss Virginia Tice as the travel-weary member of the barnstorming players. Mr. Thomas Simonetti, as the small town suitor, who never lets pleasure inter- fere with his work in his father's business, completed the cast. The values of pronunciation and artic- ulation in speech as well as the necessity for poise, posture, and expression as a part of the stage background were the more fully appreciated by the players as a result of their two months' work on THE ACTORS HAVE COME! oncl-IESTRA BAND GLEE CLUB ORCHESTRA Conductor .... .... M ichael Zaskalicky Interest in an orchestra began to grow again this year and a small but earnest group finally succeeded in surmounting the many difficulties they encountered and de- veloped a successful organization. They enjoyed the rehearsals which were arranged for alternate club periods and were proud when they were ready to contribute to an assembly program. The members are: Faculty Adviser ..... ...... M iss Mary Tisi Piano-conductor ........ Michael Zaskalicky Violin ..................... Alvin MacBrien Eb Alto saxophone ............. Prank Marti Eb saxophones ........... Beverly Brown, Edward Heitmann Drums ....... .............. C harles Husti Trombone .................. William Denny Trumpets ...... Mildred Kahler, Mary Taylor Clarinet .................... Iean Patterson SHELTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND This past year the Shelton High School band under the direction of Robert T. Bay- ley has improved greatly. It had its meet- ings regularly every Monday evening. It made its first appearance before the high school February 28th. We have the start of a good band and now all we need is interest, pride in our school and a little practice to insure a band for future school affairs. SAXOPHONES ALTO HORNS DRUMS Frank Marti Dorothy Nicholas Alvin MacBrien Beverly Brown Dolly Chambers F rank Bennati Benjamin Tabaka Eliza Taylor Charles Husti CLARINETS TRUMPETS lean Patterson Mildred Kohler lean Nicholas TROMBONE Robert Steller Warren Bierwirth William Denny Mary Taylor Carol Tonucci Phyllis Matto Herbert Wheeler GIRLS' GLEE CLUB President ....... ..... A nita Yvars Vice-President .... ........ A nita Tur Secretary .......... ....... G race Forsyth Although the Glee Club is small in num- ber, the girls who attended found enjoy- ment in practicing and singing together some of their favorite songs. At the Christ- mas assembly the group participated in the Vice-Secretary . .. .... Shirley Wannagot Treasurer. ..... ..... I osephine Ballester Director ...... ..... M r. Robert Bayley singing of old-time carols. In observance of Music Week the Glee Club joined with the band and orchestra and presented sev- eral special selections. President ...... ........ V al Carlson Vice-President . . . ..... William McGrath Faculty Adviser .... Que veut la tin, veut les moyens. With this thought in mind the French Club ad- justed itself to the new club schedule and enjoyed an interesting and protitable year. Early in the year the club members as- sumed the role of dancing teachers and held classes at which underclassmen received in- struction in modern dances. A new feature ot the club was the com- mencement of a conversation class. During these classes imaginary visits were made to stores, theatres, and art galleries in France. Another innovation was the beginning of a CLUB Secretary . . . .... Ioan Wilcox Treasurer ....... g .... .... I ohn Smarz .Miss Edith Rulofson correspondence with students who were studying English in France. Interesting letters from these correspondents were brought in by the various members and read to the club. The club also had a varied social lite. In October a Halloween party was held at which the club played host to the future French Club members, the first year French students. Later in the year a sight-seeing trip was made to New York City. The year was concluded by the annual visit to the Chez Suzanne , a French restaurant in New Haven. FRENCH To the future economists and historians of the nation, this club offers interesting and up-to-the-minute data on current events. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB President .... .... A lice Iefferson Vice-President .... . . .Ioseph Fitzgerald Secretary-Treasurer .... ...... L ouise Salva Faculty Adviser .... .... M rs. Mary Teevan Do you hear that continual buzz-z-z in B2 every other Week during club period? It isn't a bird! It isn't a plane! lt's the meeting of the International Relations Club, Shelton High's miniature U. N. O.! By discussing and reporting on such vital topics as the United Nations Organization and the occupation of Iapan and Germany, the club members try to understand more readily the political, social, and economic problems of the world. Much of the material used is taken from pamphlets supplied by the Carnegie En- dowment for International Peace . ARTS APPRECIATION CLUB The Arts Appreciation Club has provided a program of variety as it has striven to de- velop knowledge and appreciation of paint- ing, music, drama, and architecture. Dis- cussions, special talks, studies of the paint- ings ot the Great Masters and trips have been carried out by the club. At one meet- ing Miss Retfelt spoke about the schools of painting. Several members have attended art lectures at the Yale Art Museum. May- be you have heard sounds of music from the top floor? By playing and discussing the music of favorite composers, the group has furthered its appreciation of music. The outstanding event of the year occurred on April 10th when a group of fifteen attended the performance of Hamlet in which Maurice Evans starred. President ....... ..... W illiam Simics Vice-President ..... .... M arie Vaccaro Secretary-Treasurer .... ........ I anet Bray Faculty Adviser .. . .,.. Miss Ruth A. Lee FRESHMAN SCIENCE CLUB SPANISH CLUB FRESHMAN DRAMATICS CLUB FRESHMAN SCIENCE CLUB Secretary .... . ..... Patricia Kenney Faculty Adviser ........ Come to Ferry School to see the Science Club on the March ! This is a newly organ- ized club of which the purposes are: ill to learn about industry in our community in reference to science, t2l to leam how to work out experiments individually, t3l to visit factories, museums, and to have speak- ers come to our meetings. In order to train our members in leadership a rotating plan has allowed several members to take charge -Anna Breyan, Patricia Kenney, and lean- nette Kurtyka. Guest speakers for the year have been: Mr. George Sprague of the Sponge Rubber Treasurer .......... Q . . .Charles Clarke ..Miss Mary Vicari Co., Miss Margaret Vicari, a laboratory tech- nician at St. Raphael's Hospital, Mr. Howard Hosking of the Chromium Process Co. and Mr. Mors of the Kane Products Co. We visited the Peabody Museum in New Haven, the Sponge Rubber Co. in Derby, and went on two field trips-one to Ivy Brook and the other to Indian Well. The twenty-seven members have found a new interest in science, have become more confident in school experimenting and look forward to new science study for the future. SPANISH CLUB President ....... ...... I oseph Oltra Vice-President .............. Carole Regan Faculty Adviser .... The members of the Spanish class who maintain an average of C are allowed to join El Centro Espanol de Shelton . The activities of the club, both social and edu- cational, always have for their theme the furthering of our acquaintance with things Hispanic. This in no way limits our activities. The originality of the members makes pos- sible many varied social events. The Inter-American Center of Hartford has supplied the club each month with colorful movie films about our Spanish-American neighbors and an exhibit of Latin-American art. Our social schedule began with a gay Fiesta on the thirtieth day of November. Red letter days on our winter calendar Treasurer ..... . .... Anna Wysowski Secretary ................ Florence Larson . .Miss Mary Farrell were the two skating parties at Matto's and Tri Lake. Later in the year the bowling teams were organized and, accepting the challenge of other club teams, ours went down in glorious defeat. Our Christmas festivities in- cluded games, refreshments and Truth and Consequence Broadcast by our French Club guests. In February we went all out for our annual semi-formal dinner dance at The Conti Room. The spring vacation brought about our annual trip to New York by char- tered bus. Movie, dinner, shopping tour, and radio broadcast made up one of our most enjoyable days. The year was completed by an annual reunion with the Spanish Club members of last year's graduating class. FRESHMAN DRAMATICS CLUB President ..... .... A rthur Willoughby Vice-President .. .... Elizabeth Bondos Secretary ................ Robert Didsbury Treasurer ............... Barbara Monahan Faculty Adviser ....... Mrs. Lauretta Frager Aspiring to become Thespians, the mem- bers of the Dramatic Club worked with great zeal in producing plays and assemblies for the enjoyment of the high school students. At the weekly meetings, held during the club periods, various plays which had been read by members were discussed, and try- outs as well as rehearsals were held. Practical experience was gained through the assembly programs Christmas Symbols in Foreign Lands and The Birthdays of Famous Men born in February . As a fitting culmination of our endeavors we presented the vocational guidance program entitled Stairway to Where? centering around four short plays, The Big Idea , The Corner Store , Glamour and Grease and His First Patient . HOUSEHOLD PHYSICS Faculty Adviser .......... Mrs. Helen Simon A small child, in some war-ravaged coun- try, clutches a toy dog in her tiny arms. Per- haps she has no real home, but this simple animal is her spark of happiness. The Red Cross plays an important part in situations involving such unfortunate chil- dren. Shelton High School has not been unaware of the tact that the Iunior Red NEEDLEC Cross is also as vital. The Household Physics Class has devoted many hours to the making of stuffed animals. Blue elephants. calico cats, penguins and speckled dogs have come into existence as a result of the patience and labor of our household physicists, and it is the aspiration of each one that these toys find their way into homes where they are most needed and desired. FT CLUB President ................ Virginia Insalaco Faculty Adviser .... Shelton High's Chemistry Lab is com- pletely transformed during club period on Wednesday. No mysterious concoctions boil and sputter in the glass beakersg instead, there's the last, furious clicking of knitting needles and the crunch, crunch of scissors. Each girl was completely absorbed in her task, a fact that largely accounts tor the Secretary ................ Iulia Gambacini . . . . . .Mrs. Helen Simon many achievements of the club during the past year. Some were knitting the ever- popular bobby sox or boxy sweater, some were tatting a colortul edge for hankies, or embroidering scarfs, others sewed on peas- ant skirts and blouses or crocheted little doilies, but all were busy. President ..................... Lillian Aldo Vice-President .........,....... Sally Kuca Since the purpose of our club was the im- provement of our ability to sew, we first leamed several basic stitches, such as the even, uneven and back stitches. Soon we were putting our knowledge to practical use, darning socks and making bureau scarfs. Mastering the more diiticult task of making fancy drawstring bags, dirndl skirts and FRESHMAN SEWING CLUB Secretary ........... Mildred Hollingsworth Faculty Adviser ........... Miss Mary Vicari accessories proved our proficiency as seam- stresses. During the year also we visited the Derby Sewing company where the club members learned to use the numerous attachments on a sewing machine. The season's work was closed by a picnic, held at Ivy Brook. FRESHMAN HANDICRAFT CLUB President ................... lean Hawkes Vice-President ............... Esther Honas The purpose of this Club is to give the girls a basic knowledge of a variety of handi- craft skills that will be of value all through life. Some of the articles made are mittens, sweaters, caps, anklets, socks, doilies, scarfs, needle books and knitting boxes. Spring brought ideas for blouses, make-up capes, belts and lapel decorations. Secretary-Treasurer ............ Elsie Koval Faculty Adviser ...... Miss Dorothea Verrett Etiquette and correct table manners, as well as personal appearance, became para- mount after a series ot guest speakers created more interest. An Easter tea and a Iune dog roast completed a grand ending to a pleasant year for the lorty-two members. ASSEMBLIES The Opening Day Program was held in the auditorium on September 5, 1945, the first day of school. After brief but friendly and encouraging remarks by our principal, Mr. Tarbell, who had recently returned from overseas duty with the navy, we were as- signed to our home rooms. On September 18th, through the courtesy of the Kiwanis Club, we were honored by having as our guest Cameron Beck, who spoke on the importance of an education and the making of a good name for oneself. Kiwanis members present were Mr. Chester Ferris, presidentp Mr. Fred Daley, Mr. George Quadrettig Mr. George Anger: Mr. Percy Kingsley, Superintendent of Schools, and Mayor Ralph Booth. The piano music for the assembly was furnished by Michael Zas- kalicky. The assembly on October 9th was a rally for the National War Fund. Following some brief remarks by Mr. Tarbell, Mr. Harold Porter, Chairman of the Publicity Committee, listed and explained the various branches of the War Fund and the uses of those branches. The distinguished speaker on the program was a professional actress, Vir- ginia Wheel, who had been with the U. S. O. in the South Pacific, and who stressed the need for our whole-hearted co-operation in the drive. Moving picture slides and an interesting talk about India made up our assembly on November Znd. The speaker, Mr. Bambel, a native of India, explained the slides, tell- ing us about its size, people, languages, and conditions. At the end of his talk he showed. with the 'aid of two students, Harry Com- cowich and Peter Bavolak, how to put on an Indian turban. He also answered many questions asked by members of the student body. - On November 16th the American Educa- tion Week Assembly was presented. An introduction by Ianet Bray opened the program. A lively play entitled Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was given by the mathematics department. Then we were delighted by the singing of some French songs by the French Club. Next on the program was a playlet, Iimmy's Awaken- ing , given by the Civics classes. An in- teresting science demonstration with the ele- ment oxygen was carried on by Ioan Wilcox and Vladymir Carlson. The Spanish Club sang a selection of songs. They were Magic is the Moonlight , Alla en el Rancho Grande , La Cucaracha , and You Belong to My Heart . The pageant of commercial vocations was the concluding feature with Evelyn Rogowski as stenographer, Mary Ogle as clerk, Frances Feltovic as secretary, lean Rourke as salesman, and Elizabeth Sylvester as bookkeeper. At the conclusion of this, the entire student body sang School Days . The accompanist was lane Taylor. Thanksgiving assembly. T-e-a-m, yeh! Team! This was the theme of our annual Thanksgiving Pep Rally . Among the guests were many people who are always wel- comed. They were ex-coach Ed Finn, recent- ly returned to the Shelton faculty staff: ex- baseball-coach Lieut. V. Murray: Mayor Ralph Booth, former high school student foot- ball star and now mayorp Principal Karl K. Tcrrbellg and discharged veteran, Buck Ben- ham, who gave an inspiring talk for the Victory Bond Drive. Also among the guests was Shelton High's most ardent fan, Shelton High alumnus, George Quadretti. His spirit raising speech made the students ready to win and cheer until they were hoarse. Un- der the leadership of our flashy, peppy cheerleaders, the entire student body gave out with plenty of cheers and yells, which actually made the rafters vibrate. Captain of the team Ray Cicia urged the entire school to back the team one hundred per cent the next day. The entire student body surged forth brimming with high spirits for the big event. Our annual Christmas assembly, held on December 21st, opened as the participant in the program marched in to the tune of Deck the Halls . The narrator of the pro- gram was Ioan Wilcox. After the playing of several Christmas carols, freshmen from Ferry School demonstrated emblems sym- bolizing Christmas. Following this feature. the poem Picola was recited by Ann Breyan. The famed Mexican festival Pinata was then presented by members of the Spanish Club. Next the Dramatics Club presented the play, Christmas Tree , with Harvey Marsan as the woodchopper, Anna Uberti as his wife, Iohn Fallon as the old man, and Francis Trcka as the traveler. As a fitting conclusion, Schubert's Ave Maria was played by Florence Larson and Nestor Mengual, violinists, with Michael Zaskalicky at the piano, while twenty robed students carrying lighted tapers solemnly marched down the auditorium and across the platform. On February 12th, an assembly was held to pay tribute to Abraham Lincoln. After the student body sang the Battle Hymn of the Republic , we were honored by having as our speaker, Rev. Howard C. Champe. His topic was Lincoln, the Scholar . In his talk Rev. Champe pointed out Lincoln's loyalty, friendliness, kindliness and other traits of character by telling incidents in Lincoln's life. Music for the assembly was played by Michael Zaslralicky. As we walked briskly into the auditorium on February 22nd, we were delighted when we heard the newly formed S. H. S. Band playing. What a surprise! The assembly was then turned over to the Freshman Dra- matics Class which presented a unique pro- gram honoring not only Washington and Lincoln, but the little honored great men of February: Charles Dickens, Iules Vernes, Thomas Edison, Iames Russell Lowell, George Frederick Handel, and many others. Three scenes from Lincoln's life were then por- trayed: his birth, his friendship with Ann Rutledge, and his Gettysburg Address. The minuet was the highlight of the program. Two scenes from Washington's life were then presented by members of the senior history class with Ann Uberti as the nar- rator. The assembly was concluded with a band selection. OFFICERS President ........ Raymond Cicia Vice-President. .Ioseph Fitzgerald Secretary ..,.. Sophie Lebedewich Treasurer ........, Robert Spoerl CLASS OF 1947 OFFICERS President .......... Charles Husti Vice-President ..... Alvin Benncrti Secretary .......... Vera Carlson Treasurer .. ..... Robert Kopcrsz CLASS OF 1948 OFFICERS President ........ Theodore Cocks Vice-President ...,.. lean Zeuren Treasurer .... ...... L ouis Pepe Secretary .,...... Anna Radcliffe CLASS OF 1949 tk . f fix ., . FOOTBALL Coach . . . ........... Gerard W. Conklin Managers .... Ioseph White, Robert Smarz, Robert Merrill SQUAD: Harold Keller, Nelson Bacchiocchi, Harry Comkowycz, Zoltan Szarka, Robert McLeod, Iohn Fallon, Vladymir Batza, Edward Belade, Raymond Cicia, Henry Hine, Everett Moore, Leslie Natowich, Lawrence Wright, Merrill Catlin, Edward Brickett, Wayne Clark, Stephen Chuckta, Thomas Simonetti Daniel Simonetti, Richard Sut- kowski, William Wilson, Stephen Pecylak, Alfred Golis, Donald Murphy, Robert Kopasz, Harvey Marsan, Melvin Deninger, Louis Pepe, lohn Peterson, Robert La Branch. Ansonia - 38 Shelton - U In their initial contest of the season the Gaels were defeated by Ansonia 38-U. Di George and Parker scored twice for the Lavender while Alu and Bryce scored once. Ray Cicia and Harry Comcowich played a very good game for Shelton. Shelton - 6 Branford - 2 In a night game at Lafayette Field, Shel- ton defeated a heavy Branford eleven 6-2. Branford scored first on a safety but Shelton retallied five plays later when Ray Cicia blocked a kick and Harry Comcowich re- covered it in the end zone for a Shelton touchdown late in the final quarter. Shelton - 14 Milford - 7 With Tommy Simonetti throwing touch- down passes to Danny Simonetti and Hobs Keller, Shelton overcame a 7-0 lead and won their second Housatonic League game 14-7. Ed Belade played bang-up ball for Shelton. Commercial - 20 Shelton -- 0 In a night contest at Lafayette Field, Coach Conklin's Gaels were defeated 20-0 by a Commercial eleven. Schramn, Butler and Amendola each tallied in the second, third and fourth periods respectively for the New Havenites . FOOTBALL Shelton '-- 19 Naugatuck - 19 After being behind 19-0, Shelton scored three touchdowns in the final period to tie Naugatuck 19-19. Comcowich, Bacchiocchi and Cicia each scored for Shelton Stratford - 44 Shelton - 5 What looked like a battle when Sica of Stratford scored and Clark of Shelton re- taliated in the opening minutes to make the score 6-6 turned into a rout as Barna, McNally, Griffin scored a touchdown and German scored three to overwhelm the Gaels 44-6. Shelton - 0 Wilby - U In a scoreless and hard fought battle Shelton showed wonderful line play. Henry Hine and Steve Chuckta played good ball for the Gaels , Iames Callaghan, Wilby tackle, showed wonderful promise for the Wilby eleven. Shelton - 18 Hillhouse Freshmen - 12 Overcoming a twelve to nothing lead that faced them at the opening of the second half, Shelton defeated Hillhouse 18-12. Big lim Fallon unloosed three touchdown passes for the Gaels . The last touchdown was scored with thirty seconds to go by Ray Cicia in a twenty yard pass. Wayne Clark and Hobs Keller scored Shelton's two other touchdowns. Derby - 26 Shelton - 7 Taking to the airways, Derby passed a scrappy Shelton eleven into submission 26-7. Degenaro, Ortale, Grant and Gaotano scored for the Raiders while Tom Simon- etti scored Shelton's only tally. Shelton was hampered by the loss of lim Fallon due to an injury to his arm. BASKETBALL Coach .... .......,.... G erard W. Conklin Managers ...... Robert Smarz, Ioseph White SQUAD: Charles Saulnier, Eugene Buchli, Iohn Veneri, William Hogan, William Simics, Iohn Fallon, Vladymir Carlson, Edward Belade, Raymond Cicia, Lawrence Wright, Merrill Catlin, Iohn Smarz, Charles Husti, Robert Steller, Frank Marti, Peter Insalaco, Daniel Simonetti, Thomas Simonetti, Theodore Vincent, Louis Pepe, William Zisek, Ioseph Devonshuk, Richard Wilczewski, Robert Penney, Frank Dubrava. Danbury - 26 Shelton - 24 Shelton lost their opening game of the season to a speedy Danbury team 26-24. Shelton battled on even terms for three periods until Greene scored three baskets and put Danbury well ahead. Ed Belade and Bill Simics played good ball for the Gaels . Ansonia - 43 Shelton - 31 Getting off on the Wrong foot, Shelton allowed Ansonia to build up a large lead which they could not overcome. Bryce and Drake paced the Lavender while Vin Vincent and Charley Saulnier played a winning game for a losing team. V. F. W. - 36 Shelton - 35 After leading for three periods by a con- siderable margin the V. F. W. found them- selves in a basketball game when Wild Bill Hogan and Chassie Husti got hot'f They managed, however, to salvage a one- point victory 36-35. Wallingford - 47 Shelton - 46 In a battle of eyes Shelton was defeated by Wallingford 47-46. Simics and Stedanski were the best players on the court. Branford - 40 Shelton -- 14 Having an off night , the Gaels were defeated in Branford by the 'Hornets 40-14. Lake paced the winners with eighteen points. Ray Cica and Beaver Simics played a good game in a losing cause. Shelton - 27 Derby - 25 After battling on even terms throughout the game, Shelton scored cr tie breaking basket in the closing minutes to defeat Derby 27-25. Simics and Husti accounted for eight of the Gaels' points while Brasile scored the same amount for the Raiders . Shelton - 29 East Haven - 25 With Red Saulnier and Bill Hogan scoring eight points each, Coach Conklin's team defeated East Haven 29-25 for their second Housatonic League triumph. Finne- gan played good ball for the losers. Shelton - 34 Alumni - 28 With Wild Bill Hogan running wild and scoring twelve points, the Gaels scored their third consecutive win, 34-28, over the Alumni . Tom Savarese paced the Old Grads with eleven points. Seymour -- 32 Shelton -- 26 After leading for three periods, Shelton was edged out by a speedy Seymour team, 32-26. Thompson scored twenty points for the Wildcats and Hogan scored nine for the Gaels . Ansonia - 31 Shelton - 28 For the first time in their last four games on their home court, the Gaels were de- feated. Red Saulnier and Bill Hogan played a good brand of basketball for the losers. ' Wallingford - 42 Shelton -- 28 The Gaels suffered their third successive defeat to Lyman Hall of Wallingford 42-28. Wallingford took an early lead mainly be- cause of the efforts of Bill Combs. Red Saulnier paced the Gaels . Branford - 53 Shelton - 31 Sheltons Gaels lost their second game of the season to Warren Sampson's Branford quintet 53-31. Lake scored 23 points for Branford. Ted Vincent was the only bright light in the Gael cause. Shelton - 36 Derby - 24 Iourneying to Derby for a Housatonic League game, Shelton's Galloping Gaels defeated Leo Ryan's Red Raiders 36-24. Bill Simics and Red Saulnier paced the Gaels with ten points each. Ioe Guardiano paced the losing Raiders. The Gaels led 8-4, 18-10, 28-20, and 36-24 at the close of the respective periods. East Haven -29 Shelton - 24 Hampered by the losses of Bill Hogan and Iohnny Veneri, due to illness, the Gaels lost a hard fought game to a small East Haven team. Donnie McKinnel paced the suburbanites with 14 points, while Teddie Vincent and Bill Simics shouldered the Gaels' cause. East Haven took an early lead and maintained it throughout the game. Bullard Haven Tech - 36 Shelton -- 30 Shelton's Gaels lost again to a larger Tech team. Tech led by a large score throughout the game but the Gaels , with some fine work by Bill Hogan and Red Saul- nier, narrowed the count to three baskets. Milford - 52 Shelton - 23 Playing on their home court, Shelton re- ceived its worst defeat. Don Aberg and Art Fitzgerald, speedy Milford stalwarts, both hit the double figures in individual scoring in the rout of the Gaels . Milford - 31 Shelton - 33 Iourneying next to Milford, Shelton pulled the surprise of the year by beating the team that had just previously beaten them, by twenty-nine points. Both teams battled on even footing throughout the game and when the Whistle sounded the score was 29-29. Aberg scored for Milford in the overtime period but Teddy Vincent popped a sen- sational set shot to tie the score. Both teams then battled on even terms until Red Saulnier broke the ice in a sudden death period with a lay up to give Shelton the game 33-31. Stratford - 62 Shelton - 28 Playing their last game of the season and first game With Stratford, Shelton's Gallop- ing Gaels were defeated by Iimmy Pender's Stratfordites 62-28. Stratford took an early lead and led throughout. The only bright light in the Gael cause was that Ted Vincent hit the hundred mark in individual scoring. r l 2 CHEERLEADERS LaVerne Fette Frances Yoia ' Helene Skelly lean Rourke Genevieve Stefano Ruth Ledger Esther Smith Dorothy Daiuto Eleanor Finer Phyllis Thornfeldt Shirley Finer Mary Czerwinski Shirley Wannagot With the best wishes of The Shelton Trust Company to the Class of 1946 i' Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 6 PORTRAITS In This Annual bythe Jay Storm Stuclio 4 5 Church Street New Hax7en Connectic t WHY Son-r OF c: ISN Y H5348 V-US flffdy not Z. M93 WUIAIR17 on aff: . . . . . . He has his honorable discharge in his pocket and is on his way back to his old job at Sponge Rubber .... Of course, the Spongex insoles in his shoes are part of the reason for his exuberance . . . but the main thing he is so chipper about is that he is going to be back with the old gang working on the job his com- pany has been holding for him while he was otherwise occupied. . . . He thinks they are a grand bunch of guys and gals to know and to work with .... They backed him up every day he was away by devoting their full energy to the production of critical war material .... They bought their share of war bonds, too, to help prosecute the war successfully . . . they are still buying them and holding them because they know that the job isn't finished 'til our fighters are back from out there .... You'd be stepping along right sprightly, too, wouldn't you? SPONGE RUBBER PRODUCTS CO. Plants in Derby and Shelton THE O. K. TOOL COMPANY ff Division of AERODYNAMIC RESEARCH CORPORATION SH ELTON CONNECTICUT M AW DERBTB l can ,iq Congratulations to the CLASS or 1946 0 The Home Trust Company DERBY CONNECTICUT The Birmingham National Bank DERBY, CONNECTICUT Start your working career with a checking account no minimum balance required. Member F. D. I. C. 63 The Derby Savings Bank OF DERBY, CONNECTICUT The Bank of Service Deposits .... S14,754,344.S2 Surplus - .... S l,8lS,779.S5 Incorporated, May 1840 HAROLD E. DREW President HENRY S. BIRDSEYE JOHN F. DEDMAN Vice-President Asst. Treas. ES' Asst. Secy. L. RAYMOND DARLING HARRIET E. JENKINS Secretary and Treasurer Assistant Secretary THE BOOTH 81 BAYLISS SCHOOL IN BRIDGEPORT 0ffers llnusually Valuable Service in these Important Times Young Men: You are graduating from high school into a set of most unusual world con- ditions. You have more dilhcult decisions to make than other high school graduates before you have had to make. Most of you have, however, time in which to train intensely before you are called for an indefinite term of military service. Use that time in this school. YOUNG WOMEN: You, too, face an abnormal situation. The loss of so many men to military service, added to the tremendous increase in manufacturing, has created a great need for competent, trained office women. Let us advise you how to best prepare. Any one of our courses will help you to prepare in the shortest possible time to meet present and future needs. You may start any course we teach in either Day School or Night School any of the fifty-two weeks of the year. Instruction here is personal coaching. Your training will be intensive and thoroughg you progress as fast as you can make it. These advantages are most important in these times. We advise early registration for Summer or Fall entrance. A conference will not obligate you in any way. Come in any week day, except Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or any Monday or Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. THE BO0Tll 8: BAYLISS SCHOOL A Business Institute Giving Professional Training ACCOUNTANCY AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SECRETARIAL PRACTICE, OFFICE MACHINERY 434 State St. Corner Courtland St. Bluoceron-r 1, CONN. I64 Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1946 0 The Chromium Process Co. MATTO'S RESTAURANT 404-408 HOWE AVENUE SHELTON f0ppo.vite Sponge Rubberj The Valley's Latest and Most Modern Restaurant You have tried the rest - now try the best! SPAGHETTI CHICKEN RAVIOLI STEAKS CHOPS TURKEY FOR RESERVATIONS: Phone 3406 or 1143 65 The Bridgeport Engineering Institute Founded 1924- EVENING COURSES IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING-ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING FIVE YEAR CoURsEs ON COLLEGE LEVEL Transfer Credit to Leading Technical Institutions Available to Properly Qualified Students BULLETIN ON REQUEST Administration Office: 881 Lafayette Street BRIDGEPORT 4, CONN Telephone 6-1634 With the Compliments Of THE WEIMANN BROS. MFG. CO. DERBY, CONNECTICUT Compliments of SHELTON FIRESTONE DEALER STORE Howe Avenue at Center Street Phone 1236 SHELTON, CONN. REPAIRING NEATLY DONE PLANS AND ESTIMATES FURNISHED GLOVER 8: REGAN General Contractors SHELTON CONNECTICUT TCI. P. O. Box 211 The Future Belongs to Those Who Prepare For It DAY - COURSES - EVENING Secretarial - Bookkeeping - Accounting -- Civil Ser-vice Clerical - Business Administration - Comptometer -- Dictaphone STONE COLLEGE Accredited by State Board of Education Approved for Training Under G. I. Bill 129 Temple Street Phone 5-9920 NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT 66 TO THE CLASS OF '46 'DK '4 :VX We ,,, I S 4 . 0 .S Wave , S 0 GD The Derby Gas anal Electric Co. Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1946 0 DAVID SCHPERCYS Z3 Elizabeth Street DERBY A. KREIGER B. KREIGER Dry Goods and Footwear Hardware and Sporting Goods K R E I G E R ' S Sneurox Comme cU BETTER PACKAGES. INC. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF TAPE DISPENSERS I-:ELTON CONNECTI Compliments Of SIDNEY BLUMENTHAL gl CO. INC. Compliments of Compliments of MOSCARDINFS PIONEER AUTO STORE 448 Howe Avenue SHELTON, CONNECTIC 494-496 Howe Avenue 68 Compliments of CTHE SHELTON DRUG STORE M. C. KUSSNER, Reg. Ph., Prop. 462 Howe Avenue, Corner Bridge Street Telephones 3471 - 1119 SHELTON, CONNECTICUT THE HOWARD 81 BARBER CO. Smartly Styled Wearing ffpparel for Juniors, M. . zsses and Women in a Modern Department FURNISHINGS OF EVERY KIND FOR THE HOME FURNITURE - FLOOR COVERINGS - DRAPERIES - CHINA GLASS AND KITCHEN WARE 268-280 Main Street DERBY START RIGHT - Your Basic Training Is Important Learn The Marinell,o System of BEAUTY CULTURE Marinello Graduates Are Occupying Choice Positions As Beauty Shop Managers, Permanent W ave S pecialists, Hair Stylists, Etc. Work Is Interesting . . Pay Is High COADY'S ELM CITY BEAUTY ACADEMY, INC. 136 Temple Street NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT ENTRANCE: Paramount Theater Bldg. JULIA ADAMS, Prop. Specializing in Permanent Waving, Cold Waving, and Hair Styling 440 Howe Avenue SHELTON Tel. 3046 69 Compliments of TOMPKINS 81 WALDHAUS 480 Howe Avenue SHELTON, CONN. Phone 1812 BRIDGEPCRT HYDRAULIC CO. SHELTON BRANCH SHELTON CONNECTICUT The Derby Jewelers Are the Town Jewelers FOR Fine Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing All 'work done on the premises. One year guarantee H. LEVY, GRADUATE HAROLD GIST, Prop. 247 Main Street DERBY, CONN. e THE SHEEHY AGENCY REALTORS - INSURANCE Hurley Building SHELTON, CONNECTICUT T 1. 2421 TOOL f CUTTE APEX of R c 'file 513' 0--INC SHELTON. CbTNNBC'l'lCU'l' LEE DRUG C0. ANTHONY J. SZCZESIVL, Pharmacist 249 Main Street DERBY, CONNECTICUT 70 Mill Supplies-Builders' Hdwr. B.P.S. Paints LAWN GARDEN FARM SUPPLIES Good Hardware Since 1838 THE F. I-IALLOCK CO. Telephone 188 116 Main St., DERBY Compliments of MAHONEY'S DRUG STORE 500 Howe Ave. SHELTON MAYFAIR BEAUTY SALON MRS. MAE STOCKMAL Permanent Wave Specialist Howe Avenue SHELTON, CONN. Compliments of DERBY COAL 81 CHARCOAL Co. Phone 855-W DERBY, CONN. Compliments Of JOSEPH MENUSTIK For Electrical Appliances and Service See LU CAS RADIO APPLIANCE The Home of fne Appliances and Excellent Service Tel. 2056 478 Howe Ave. SHELTON Compliments of VOLLARO'S MARKET Hill Street SHEL1-oN Compliments of THE PALACE OF SWEETS VONETES BROTHERS DERBY AND ANSONIA, CONN. Compliments of Legion Restaurant 127-129 Center Street SI-IELTON MURPH'S GARAGE Ford Dealer TYDOL GAS AND OIL 286 Howe Avenue SHRLTON CENTER FILLING STATION GASOLINE - OILS - ACCESSORIES JOB WELDING 150 Center Street Shelton V. L. PASTORE, Mgr. Compliments of GURLAND,S CITY HARDWARE 482 Howe Avenue SHELTON, CONN. GURLAND'S Corner of Quality Ladies' and Chila'ren's Wear Telephone 2211 503 Howe Avenue SHELTON Compliments of BLANKFELD'S FURNITURE STORE DERBY, CONNECTICUT WM. C. ATWATER Sc SONS INCORPORATED I N S U R A N C E DERBY CONNECTICUT BERGNER,S GIFT SHOPPE Gifts for all Occasions DERBY, CONN. Compliments vf HOUSATONIC LUMBER CO. DERBY, CONN. SHELTON LAUNDRY CO. ALL TYPES FAMILY LAUNDRY SERVICE RUG CLEANING Telephone 555 529 Howe Avenue SHELTON SMITHCROFT, INC. School of Beauty Culture 187 Fairfield Ave Phone 4-7143 BRIDGEPORT 3, CONN. Compliments of FRED L. SANFORD SHELTON PHARMACY 219 Howe Avenue SHELTON, CONN. Congratulations to the Class of 1946 T H E M O D E L H. BERMAN AND SONS, INC. Main Street DERBY, CONN. Compliments of KLUK'S CON F ECTION ERY HOT DOGS - HAMBURGERS COFFEE 350 Howe Avenue SHELTON IDEAL CLEANERS AND DYERS Prop. MARY DAIUTO 47 Center Street SHELTON, CONN. Compliments of ROSE FLOWER SHOPPE DERBY, CONNECTICUT MANNAN,S SHOE STORE GENTS' FURNISHINGS SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY 430 Howe Avenue SHELTON Compliments . of KYLE'S STATIONERY SH ELTON I CONNECTICUT Compliments of CARL DEKTOR Shoes for the Entire Family 215 Main Street DERBY, CONN. JOHN N. SINSABAUGH Chevrolet - Cadillac Corner Coram Avenue and Center Street Telephone 58-R SI-IELTON, CONN. Compliments of Center Shoe Repairing Since 1890 BARDEN PHARMACY A. L. ROGOWSKI, Proprietor PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY Rexall Store Howe Avenue SHELTON, CONN. Compliments of HOLLYWOOD FLORISTS Howe Avenue SHELTON Compliments of H E N R Y R A P P A SI-IELTON CONNECTICUT MARTIN J. GLENDON DEALER IN CHOICE MEATS OF ALL KINDS VEGETABLES IN SEASON Telephone 353 392 Howe Avenue SHBLTON H U S T I ' S Meats and Groceries S. TORTORA 43 Center Street SHELTON Center Street SHELTON J. Compliments PAINTS of AND HARDWARE RADIO CENTRE SHELTON CONNECTICUT 298 Main St. DERBY Compliments Of SAUL STEIN MAN HCLOTHIER FOR DAD AND LAD e Avenue SHELTON Compliments Of PAUL BUCHLFS DELICATESSEN AND BAKERY DIETETIC FOODS AND FROZEN FOODS Howe Ave. SHELTON Compliments Of KANE PRODUCTS INC. SHELTON, CONN. Compliments of . . . THE SHELTON THEATER Telephone 3632 Howe Avenue SHELTON HOUSEHOLD FUEL CORP. 'blue coal' Honeybrook Lehigh Telephone 3500 SHELTON Phone 4-1414 CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIAL LUN CHECN SERVICE 113 Clifford Street BRIDGEPORT 7, CONN. Your High School Canteen Compliments of Compiiments THE TOGGERY SHOP FAIR SHOPPE DERBY CONNECNCUT 25-27 Elizabeth street DERBY Compliments of Compliments Mike Smarz' Market of MEIQTS STAN'S CLEANERS GROCERIES 491 Howe Ave. SHELTON 169 Center Street SI-IELTON B R I N A R D ' S Complimenis Of PLUMBING AND HEATING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES SUGAR - CASTLE 511 Howe Ave. Tel. 3072 493 Howe Avenue SHELTO Compliments of BENJAMIN BLOCK WHOLESALE Sc RETAIL MEATS 136 Main Street DERBY, CONNECTICUT Perry Hill Road SHELTON, CONNECTICUT Derby Pure Food WILLIAM HARRISON, Proprietor DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED DELICATESSEN FANCY AND ST APLE GROCERIES Full Line of Special Diet Foods Telephone 3035 264 Main Street DERBY Compliments Of OATES BROTHERS INC. Howe Avenue SHELTON William J. Donovan AUTO LIVERY Oflice Phone 1822 Home Phone 1517 2 White Street SHELTON Compliments of . . . SOUTH END FOOD MARKET P. CANGANELLY, Prop. Howe Avenue SHELTON HOME COAL COMPANY Phones : 49-Shelton 50-Derby 442 Howe Avenue SHELTON M. QUADRETTI Sc SONS Jeweler FINE WATCH REPAIRING 418 Howe Avenue SHELTON TISI OIL COMPANY A GULF PRODUCTS Wholesale -- Retail FURNACE OIL AND GASOLINE Center Street S1-:ELTON Compliments of The Shelton Lumber Company SH ELTON CONNECTICUT Telephone 1443 SAM'S STYLE SHOP The Style Quality Store for Men International Made To Measure Suits JACKETS - TROUSERS - SHOES HATS - SHIRTS - TIES, Etc. 294 Main Street DERBY, CONN. Phone 3093 SIMONETTI 8: SONS CLEANING 8: PRESSING FAMILY LAUNDRY SHOE REPAIRING Phone 3627 Center Street SHELTON, CoNN. Compliments of . . A Friend Thomas F. Dunne, lnc. PRINTING Prompt and Efficient Service Telephone 826 14 Olivia Street DERBY, CONNECTICUT SOMO'S MARKET O 11 Kneen Street SHELTON CONNECTICUT Compliments of MAYBECK'S MARKET Choice Meats and Groceries Elm Street SHELTON AL. PRESTON GAS - oIL - ACCESSORIES GENERAL REPAIRING Complete Wheel Alignment and Brake Service Chevrolet Sales and Service 810 Howe Avenue Shelton Telephone 1222 Compliments of CITY BIARKET M. D'AMARO, Prop. Choice Meats and Live Poultry Groceries and Vegetables Telephone 208 368 Howe Avenue SHELTON Compliments of J. N. RASBACH PHOTO SERVICE SHELTON, CONN. Photographic Service to the Schools of the Nation Compliments QUALITY SEA FOOD Howe Avenue S HELTON Compliments of the GOLDEN HILL NURSERIES ANDREW M. JOHNSON, JR., Proprietor SHELTON HGSIERY CYRUS E. LEWIS MILLS, INC. 35 SUN Manufacturers of . MENS HOSE Funeral Dzrectors 549 H 'e Avenue s T 1 Phone 11110 D Compliments Compliments of of . . . RAPP'S William V. Millea 615 Howe Ave. AND f CONTI ROOM S L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY ATTLEBORO, MASS. Class Rings and Pins -+ Commencement Invitations Diplomas - Personal Cards Club Insignia - Medals and Trophies Represen ted by GRON P. LLOYD P. O. Box 144 CANAAN, CONN. Compliments of LOUIS BENNETTS DERBY, CONNECTICUT STAR CLEANING 8: DYEING Co. 99 Center Street, Shelton REPAIRING - PRESSING ALTERATIONS Phone 1109 ROBERT HEUSSER DANIEL RAGOZZINE HUBBELL BROS., INC. SHOES AND HOSIERY CORNER OF GOOD SHOES Compliments of F R A N K ' S PEOPLE'S MARKET F. PEGLIARO, Prop. Compliments Of SHELTON BASKET CO. S1-1EL'roN CONNECTICUT Compliments of BRANGACCIO,S MARKET FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES DERBY' CONNECTICUT 426 Howe Avenue SHBLTON Compliments Cgmplimgnfj Of of HIL'S CUT-RATE J Diner 56 Bridge Street SHELTON, CONN. MARY AND DICK HINMAN ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Quotation from a poem by Lawrence Binyon in The Modern Muse -by permission of The Oxford University Press. Dedication Illustration through the courtesy of the Gabriel Moulin Studios of San Francisco. E e s 5 E . 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