Shelton High School - Argus Yearbook (Shelton, CT)

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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

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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.

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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