Southington High School - Chronicle Yearbook (Southington, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1944 volume:

1 1 fl! W n m H .. , WIJ' Southington Library 81 Museum 255 MAIN ST. SOUTHINGTON, CT 06489 yi ' 6' S o C U TN,O -- W --f-ff 4f- . . - -- f -f - dw- V- VA- , , l, ,, ,,.,,,- ,,--,-A ,vi 4-11-'l'iMNMWE '!WWW.'r1+w'fW.wAW1 P L -u m 1 1 The CCITHTOIIDTIQHQ mf 11944 TABLE OF CONTENTS DEDIOATION . CLASS BIOGRAPHIES . TRIBUTE . I CLASS HISTORY . CLASS POEM . CLASS WILL . CLASS PRESENTATIONS . CLASS PROPHECY . AOROSTIO . . GROUP PICTURES. . N THE CLASS OF 194-4 DEDICATES ITS CHRONICLE TO THEIR LOYAL AND UNDERSTANDING CLASS ADVISOR MISS MARY LANGE Tm fi?- t:1' ' ' I N iw,- F gzwg ,, x .. . ... -V.. ,...,.. -. -,Q '-W-P:-1-v '23 ' yi A f ,Lf :M Y' The CHHTOHECHC CLASS MOTTO With the ropes of today We will ring the bells of the future. CLASS OFFICERS President - FRANCIS KANE Vice-President - WALTER COOK Secretary - ANNA FOX Treasurer - LORRAINE SOUCIE Advisor - Miss MARY LANCE YEARBOOK COMMITTEE MARTHA D. ARSZYLA, Chairman FRANCIS KANE ANNA VENDITTO JOSEPH MUCCI LORRAINE SOUCIE MICIJAEL POP114 CLASS COLORS Red, White and Blue CLASS MARSHALS JEAN PELLOW LAWRENCE SARGENT S ONICLE Jia.. MICHAEL JAMES POPIK :APOPJB Wit and wisdom are born with a man. Born in Southington, Conn., Septem- ber 6, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 2, 35 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Student Council 2, 35 Emblem Staff 45 Class President 25 Yearbook Committee 45 Algebra Prize 1 5 History Prize 35 Ways and Means Committee 45 Senior Play 45 Senior Class Night 4. MARTHA DIANNA ARSZYLA Martee Being happy yourself a11d making other people so, is part of success. Born in Southington, Conn., August 22, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Concerts 2, 3, 45 First Aid 35 Junior Prom Committee 35 Photograph Com- mittee 45 Senior Play Committee 45 Yearbook Committee 45 Senior Prom Committee 45 Class Night Commit- tee 4. KATHERINE ANN BECK ccKay9: Frailty, thy name is zuoman. ' Born in Southington, Conn., August 30, 1926. Activities: Librarian 3. DOREEN BEATSON f'Her blonde hair-Ohfu Born in Southington, Conn., Septem- ber 6, 1926. Activities: Style Show 2, 45 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Cheer Leader 2,35 Minstrels 3, 45 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Home Nursing 35 Junior Prom Com- mittee 35 Senior Prom Committee 45 Emblem Staff 45 Senior Play 4. MARY ANN BLASZEK Mish,' A smile for all, a welcome glad, A jovial, happy way she hadf, Born in Southington, Conn., Novem- ber 1, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Style Show 25 School Librarian 35 Junior Class Vice-President 35 Senior Play Committee 4. .,,fl, . ,.. ..,..... , Y fr--We JOSEPH FRANCIS MUCCI Mooch', My only books were women's looks. Born in Southington, Conn., April 11, 1926. Activities: Class President 1 5 Class Treasurer 25 Boys' State Repre- sentative 25 Track 25 Football Man- ager 35 Emblem Staff 2, 3, 45 Student Council 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 ,lunior Prom Committee 35 Senior Prom 45 Senior Class Night 4. CHARLES JOHN ALBRYCHT, JR. Allie And what he greatly thought, he nohly darellf' Born in Southington, Conn., August 12, 1926. Activities: Track 25 Land Army 35 First Aid 35 Photograph Com- mittee 45 Senior Prom 4. RANDOLPH COWLES CAMP '1Campie', A safe companion and an easy friend. Born in Milldale, Conn., June 2, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Minstrels 3, 45 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. CARMINE FRANK CASALE cccarnlss He thought as a sage, though he felt as a man. Born in New York City, New York, May 5, 1927. Activities: Land Army 3. WILLIAM FRANCIS CELELLO Bill Taste refined, wisdom and wit were hisfl Born in Southington, Conn., August 24, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Student Council 45 Basketball Man- ager 15 Basketball 2, 3, 45 Senior Prom 4. Page Five ELSIE EVELYN BRAYFIELD Quietly she came and went, On her work her mind intent. Born in Plantsville, Conn., August 10, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Concerts 2, 3, 4, Land Army 3. ELEANOR ANN CONATY SCL!! Her ways are ways of pleasantnessf' Born in Meriden, Conn., December 31, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Student Council 3, 4, Style Show 25 School Librarian 3, Junior Class Secretary 3, Ways and Means Com- mittee 4. ANNA JUDITH D'ANGELO c:T0t1: Stay as sweet as you are. Born in Southington, Conn., April 19, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 4, Photograph Committee 4, Home Nurs- ing 4, Glee Club Concert 4, Senior Play Committee 4. MARY DELLA VECCHIA All musical people are happy? Born in Southington, Conn., May 26, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 3, 4, Concerts 3, 45 YH Lucky Stars 1, 2, Student Librarian 3, Junior Red Cross Representative 3, 4, Senior Play Committee 4. JOSEPHINE MARGARET FEENEY I was never less alone than when by myself. Born in Southington, Conn., Novem- ber 8, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2. Page Six W' ' Q f-ff wfz .fit ffvzfx ' ,. E at ex, H-elf CHRONICLE Jae-- WALTER JOHN COOK :cMit:a ' Alt the learned and authentic fellow. Born in Southington, Conn., July 27, 1926. Activities: Fresh Class Editor 1, Algebra Prize 1, State Representative 25 Student Council 2, 3, 4, Hockey 1, Basketball 2, 4, Emblem Stall' 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 35 Senior Class Vice-Presi- dent 4. ARNOLD MELVIN HOWARD ccJr 57 Blushing is the color of virtue. Born in East Hampton, L. I., N. Y., July 17, 1926. Activities: Baseball 1, 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, Soccer 2, 3. FRANCIS SHEA KANE :4Kaney7s Whate'er he did was done with ease In him alone it was natural to please. Born in Southington, Conn., April 9, 1926. Activities: Baseball 1, 2, 4, Hockey 1, Golf 1, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 1, 43 Junior Recital 3, Junior Prom Committee 3, Emblem Staff 4, Class President 3, 4, Yearbook Committee 4, Class Night Committee 4. JOSEPH DAVID KLEPACKI 6610675 Let the world slide. Born in Southington, Conn., August 29, 1926. Activities: F. F. A. 2, 3, 45 Class Night Committee 4. JOSEPH KOZLOWSKI ICJOCSS A good all round fcllowf' Born in Southington, Conn., Feb- ruary 13, 1926. Activities: Land Army 3. CHRONICLE jigs-H EVELYN HAZEL FISH uEves! Agriculture engender: good sense. Born in Southington, Conn., March 15, 1927. Activities: Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, Photograph Club 15 Home Nurs- ing 35 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Conn. Land Army 33 Student Librarian 4, Senior Prom Committee 4. ANNA MARGARET FOX 6cFOxey9: It is better to do well than to say well. Born in Hartford, Conn., June 11, 1926. Activities: Class Secretary 1, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Com- mittee 3g Junior Recital 3, Librarian 3, Emblem Staff 4, Senior Play 4. ELIZABETH MARY GALICK Bett', The more the merrierf' Born in Southington, Conn., March 14, 1926. Activities: Hiking Club 1, Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Home Nursing 3. ALVERA MARGARET GALIETTE :cDee9: Those about her shall read the perfect ways of honour. Born in Southington, Conn., Octo- ber 25, 1926. Activities: Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, Home Nursing 3, Style Show 2, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Cap and Gown Com- mittee 4, Senior Prom 4. SHIRLEY ELIZABETH GOODRICH Goodie,' I lead a charmed life. Born in Meriden, Conn., March 22, 1926. Activities: Style Show 2, 4, Home Nursing 4. . wm-,wwv,,fafwf- +44--V --- Ll' ST U , , '.. , . 4 4 7 . . M-1-I , ...,.,..4u'...2--: EDWARD KUCHTA 6AEda: I am not in the roll of common menf' Born in Waterbury, Conn., January ll, 1927. Activities: Land Army 3, Junior Red Cross Representative 2. FLOYD CLAFLIN MERRIMEN Seven-Stitch Why worry? I don't. Born in New Haven, Conn., Novem- ber 5, 1926. Activities: Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Land Army 3. P FRANK JOHN MOROZ He is the very pineapple of politenessf, Born in Southington, Conn., May 21, 1926. LAWRENCE MICHAEL SARGENT I llsargeff All things are easy that are done willinglyf' Born in Southington, Conn., January 17, 1927. THOMAS FRANCIS SCE Sceboy Napoleon was small too. Born in Southington, Conn., August 27, 1926. Activities: Class Treasurer 15 Assistant Basketball Manager 2, Junior Recital 35 Class Editor 1. Page Seven HELEN MARCELLA ' GRABELSKI Quiet people are welcome everywheref' Born in Bristol, Conn., January 10, 1927. Activities: Giee Club 2, 3, 4,4 Minstrels 3, 4. DOROTHY MARIE HABURAY scDOtea Calm, cool and collected. Born in New Britain, Conn., Marcli 1, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 3, 4, Style Show 2. EVELYN RUBY HAYDEN ccEVen A small snap-tlie-whiff. Born in Southington, Conn. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. MILDRED ANN HENAULT nIr1Sl1H Far from the maddening crowdf' Born in Pequabuck, Conn., October 22, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Concerts 2, 3, 4, Art Club 1. BARBARA ELLEN HOGAN CCI-Iogei! UA loyal, llflflglll f7'i17Hl1'.H Born in Plantsville, Conn., June 2, 1925. Activities: Glee Club 4, Con- cert 4, First Aid 2, 3, Librarian 3, Style Show 2,111 Page Eight 1-:att eHRoN1oLE liet- PHILIP DOMINIC SERAFINO Phil As merry as the clay is long. Born in Southington, Conn., January 1, 1925. JOHN WILLIAM SMEDBERG Bomber', Born in New Britain, Conn., July 10, 1927. Activities: F. F. A. Vice-Presi- dent 3, F. F. A. President 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Minstrels 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Recital 3, Senior Play Committee 4. ANTON GEORGE WAGENBRENNER, JR. ilwaggieii ' And then lie would talk-God, how he would talk! Born in Southington, Conn., Septem- ber 26, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Track Manager 2, First Aid 3, Football 4. I RICHARD ORA MOORE :rDi6kJ: Born in Boston, Mass., September 15, 1926. Activities: Editor in Chief of Emblem 4, Class Editor 2, Senior Play 4. DORIS VERONICA HUBENY Sharp is the word for herf' Born in Waterbury, Conn., Novem- ber 17, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Concert 1, 2, 3, 4, Style Show 2, 4, Tri-Hi-Y 3, First Aid 3, Home Nursing 4, Senior Sport Dance Com- mittee 4. CHRONICLE Jw-- HELEN ARLEEN JANKOWSKY s:J'ankS:s Born in Plantsville, Conn., August 28, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Concert 2, 3, 45 Tri-Hi-Y 35 First Aid 3. JENNIE CECELIA KOWALESKI Sing away sorrow, cas! away care. Born in Plantsville, Conn., January 13, 1927. Activities: Gym Class 15 Style Show 45 Glee Club 4. CARM ELA MARY LEONE Carmsie,' A zvoman generally speaking- LV generally speaking! Born in Kensington, Conn.,, Octo- ber 10, 1925. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Gym 15 First Aid 25 Home Nursing 35 Librarian 2. BEVERLY JEAN MILLER SCBCVYQF As far from fraud as heaven and earth. Born in Waterbury, Conn., July 23, 1927. Activities: Glee Club 45 First Aid 2. JEAN MAYNARD PELLOW And that smile like sunshine dart. Born in Hartford, Conn., May 31, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Concert 2, 3, 45 Land Army 35 Senior Play 45 Senior Class Night 4. ..,..a:m-a-.mw,mmfw.:s:-.-.- lil .,,,., .I ALMA ELIZABETH JOHNSON HAIH9 Quiet people are welcome anywhere. Born in Hartford, Conn., May 22, 1925. LORRAINE RITA LA FLEUR A little wisp-sunshine in a house. Born in Southington, Conn., August 27, 1925. Activities: Librarian 35 Glee Club 3, 45 Gym 35 Senior Prom Com- mittee 4. IRENE MARGARET MARTIN Einstein's only rivalf' Born in New Britain, Conn., April 18, 1927. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Style Show 25 Land Army 35 Home Nursing 3. ELLEN CLAIRE MORAN Snappy, clever, full of fun She has a smile for everyone. Born in Bristol, Conn., October 17, 1926. Activities: Student Council 25 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 First Aid 35 Style Show 3, 45 Tri-Hi-Y 3, 45 Senior Prom 45 Emblem 4. FLORENCE JUNE PLOSAY c:F1Oa: Fair at work, batter at play Willing to talk about boys all dayfl Born in Southington, Conn., Octo- ber 12, 1925. Activities: Style Show 1, 2,5 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Concerts 3, 45 Librarian 45 Senior Play Com- mittee 4. Pagc Nine ' 1- was 5:1551 gi, -rf: A ' W. N at i' l 1 5 ' I , ,flag-1 , 9 3 , CECILE POLAK HTillie,' Don't worry until something happens. Born in Yalesville, Conn., August 11, 1925. Activities: Glee Club 2, 35 Style Show 2, 45 First Aid 2. ANNAMAE THERESA SANTY Pickles A gay companion and true pal. Born in Southington, Conn., Feb- ruary 22, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Concerts 1, 25 Student Coun- cil 15 First Aid 25 School Librarian 35 Caps and Gown Committee 4. MILDRED VIVIAN SMITH iCMiddy73 Her hair ana' clothes always neat as neat could be. Born in Meriden, Conn., January 4, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Style Show 2, 45 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 35 Land Army 35 Home Nursing 35 Junior Prom Committee 35 Senior Prom Com- mittee 4. LORRAINE MARGARET SOUCIE Susie-31' A girl that loves and laughs .Must sure do well. Born in Southington, Conn., March 16, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 15 Junior Recital 35 Home Nursing 35 Class Treasurer 45 Yearbook Commit- tee 45 Senior Play Committee 4. MARGARET LOUISE TODD Ok1ahoma', 'fAn answer for every remark. Born in Boswell, Oklahoma, May 24, 1925. Activities: Basketball 1, 25 4-H Club 1, 2, 3. Page Ten --eil CHRONICLE je-at--9 JENNY MARIE POMPEY Gtlenn Her face-oh, call it fair. ' Born in New Britain, Conn., Septem- ber 26, 1926. Activities: Class Secre- tary 25 Class Treasurer 35 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Concerts 2, 3, 45 Style Show 1, 25 Ways and Means Committee 45 Senior Prom Committee 4. ARLINE JUNE SMITH My purpose indeed, is a horse of that color. Born in Southington, Conn., Janu- ary 29, 1927. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 4 Minstrels 2, 45 Style Show 25 Home Nursing 35 Junior Prom Com- mitte 35 Senior Play Committee 4. GEORGETTE SPRATTO George Sweet as sugar. ' Born in Marion, Conn., January 2, 1926. Activities: Class Vice-President 1, 25 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Concerts 1, 2, 3, 45 Style Show 2, 45 First Aid 25 Home Nursing 35' Junior Prom Com- mittee 3. VIOLA MAY TERWILLIGER ccvin A quiet tongue shows a wise head. Born in Greenwood Lake, N. Y., June 7, 1926. Activities: Home Nurs- ing 35 Librarian 3, 45 Land Army 35 Emblem Staff 45 Senior Play Commit- tee 45 Senior Prom Committee 4. ANNE MARIA VENDITTO Ditto That certain little blon1le. ' Born in Southington, Conn., March 6, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Style Club 1, 25 First Aid 35 Junior Prom Committee 35 Ways and Means Committee 45 Yearbook Committee 45 Senior Prom Committee 45 Class Night Committee 4. P 21722155 '?y5a fPN'Z'QL.,t't Y' - CHRONICLE MARION LOUISE WASSONG Give thy thoughts no tongue. Born in Meriden, Conn., February 5, 1927. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Home Nursing 3, Land Army 3, Senior Prom Committee 4. HELEN YEREMA The voice that means the thing it says. Born in Southington, Conn., Sep- tember 9, 1925. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 2, 3, Land Army 3, Home Nursing 3. ELIZABETH AGNES ZIEBKA CiBetiy7! A Quietly concealing a love. Born in Southington, Conn., August 27, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Concerts 1, 2, 3, 4, First Aid 2. f MWWJ Fflllfwl SHIRLEY CATHRYN WELCH I have lived and loved. Born in Meriden, Conn., April 6, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Concerts 1, 2, 3, 45 Cheer Leader 2, 35 Style Show 2, 3, 45 Land Army 3, Junior Recital 35 Junior Prom Com- mittee 3g Emblem Staff 4, Senior Play 45 Senior Prom Committee 4. MARY ANNA ZAKREWSKI tcMaeU A smile for all and a welcome glad. Born in Plantsville, Conn., March 9, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Concerts 1, 2, 3, 45 First Aid 2g Senior Play Committee 4. KATHRYN LORETTA ZILLY Sweetheart', Good nature is an asset. Born in Waterbury, Conn., May 3, 1926. Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Concerts 2, 3, 4, Style Show 2, 4, Land Army 3, Home Nursing 3 g Junior Prom Committee 35 Senior Prom Com- mittee 4. MMT- No Picture DOROTHY MASTHAY Born in Southington, Conn., Novem- ber 23, 1925. fx- Pagc Elcvcn f I . ., .. , hu 5. E:-j Zia.: K 'k'k'k'k'k'k CHRONICLE 'k'k'k1lrir'k PASQUALE WILLIAM CASALE, JR. , :rPucky1J ' V Born in Southington, Conn., January 23, 1926. . RICHARD GEORGE STYRING ffnitzaf Born in Hartford, Conn., March 23, 1926. Activities: Track 1, 2, 3, C1255 Editor Emblem 3, Boy Scouts, Y.M.- C.A. KJOHN AUGUSTIN DERYNOSKI !f?0hnnyJ!I Born in Southington, Conn., August 28, 1926. Activities: Y.M.C.A. ROBERT JOHN MUSSI-IORN ifB0bJ! Born in Southington, Conn., January 20, 1927. Activities: Football 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2: Y.M.C.A. CHARLES ROBERT STIEGLER rrgtiegn Born in Meriden, Conn., March 9, 1927. Activities: Football 2, 3, 4, F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Page Twelve If sv of 1 t fe 4 : - , , , 1 R 1 f' 3 - .1':mue..:g3a,.,. . . i I 9, 4-4 ' f f tx W. , 2? 'f . ZW 9 V A v H4f7,ffWW3 WILLIAM WELLS ffBillJJ Born in Mahopac, New York, August 28, 1926. JOHN JOSEPH GASECKI Gaseck Born in Center Falls, Rhode Island, March 28, 1926. Activities: Manager Track Team 1. ROBERT JOSEPH MASTRIANNI !IB0bJJ Bom in Southington, Conn., Febru- ary 21, 1925. Activities: Chairman Junior Prom 35 High Co-ed Council. THOMAS RALPH THERIAULT Teargas Born in Milldale, Conn., March 23, 1927. Activities: Football 3, 4, F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT MICHAEL KUSEK IfKuI7! Born in Southington, Conn., May 22, 1926. Activities: Football 3, 4 Track 25 Land Army 3. No Picture RAYMOND FONTANA ANGELO frRay:J Born in Southington, Conn., Novem ber 17, 1926. Activities: Football Baseball, Y.M.C.A. J' J 1 E. I a 1 l . ,,,., ffwqsgw ' ts CHRUNICLE :Iwa- T ribute America is at war. The world has changed. Our town has changed. Every day something invariably happens to remind us of this. We meet new people or see no more of our ,old friends we once knew. The bloody hand of war has even reached out and left its mark on our beloved Lewis. Our chums we grew up with, talked with, and laughed with, all have gone. Nothing remains now but a memory-a fond memory. We mention their names as a token of our appreciation, They are: Raymond Angelo, Pat Casale, John Derynoski, John Gasecki, John Kavanaugh, Robert Kusek, Robert Mastrianni, Robert Musshorn, Charles Stiegler, Richard Styring, Thomas Theriault, William VVells and Joe Walker. Now that we are at the parting of the ways, it is fitting and proper that we honor these classmates of ours for they have unselfishly put their own dreams for class night and graduation behind them to answer their country's call to arms. To them America came first 5 their own selfish desires came afterwards. Today, while we sit back doing little or nothing towards helping to bring this great war to an end, these same boys are out there either fighting or training to fight for the ideals in which we all believe. It is they and many more like them all over the world who are fighting to preserve for us and our posterity the right for a little community like ours to exist, with the same freedom handed down to us by our fore- fathers. Yes, they are even fighting for as trivial a thing as a high school where freedom of expression will exist, where men and women of tomorrow, as we are, can take a lesson from the mistakes made in the past and learn to prevent them in the future. Let us on the memorable day of graduation and class night, utter a fervent prayer in fond memory of our classmates wherever they may be. Let us ask God to protect them, keep them, and bring them safely home so that we one day can all meet again. Page Thirteen ' f. .. ,,.,eweg?7'n,-051.1 ,3 Q. .,, 1. . jr f,..,,,q-1,w.e 4, V, .,- .W.m.' . . 'w-w 'ni 4' '-5' ,-vA 'fJi.'v, ' ui 1219135 in I i- 4, x ' -. ' - '- fIzmJg,2f.4'-.vy fi . a '- .ir p f-12 ' m . w.g:,.,.n .. - ii. ww- ' J, .fee-H., fi.. tg '11 A .ff 3 4 A 1. Q 'Evil M K 7 -in , 4 It f--fait oHRoN1oLE 76188 zslfoffy fAll ranks conferred upon individuals are merely fictitiousj In September of 1940 one hundred and eighty-nine boots reported for training at the Lewis High Naval Training Station. We were greeted by our Commandant Admiral Martin Phelan and sixteen fellow officers, who were accepting the task of transforming us from boots into first class seamen. We were immediately organized into the fourth battalion with Captain Charles Lawrence as our advisor. He was assisted by Chief Petty Ofiicer fclass presidentl Joseph Mucci, First Class Petty Officer fvice-presidentj Georgette Spratto, Second Class Petty Officer fsecretaryj Anna Fox and Third Class Petty Officer Qtreasurerj Thomas Sce. During the first year of training we learned the ropes of being a Lewis trainee, paid our class dues of 3.15, and were otherwise inactive. Following our exams in June we were granted a leave with orders to report in September. ' It was not long before September arrived and we returned to form the newly organized Third Battalion. Captain Lawrence DeAngelo was named as our advisor, assisted by Chief Petty Ofiicer Michael Popik, First Class Petty Ofiicer Georgette Spratto, Second Class Petty Officer jenny Pompey, and Third Class Petty Officer Joseph Mucci. Dues were set at 3.35, and the class made its first social venture in the form of a Sport Dance. The only other event of note during the year was the fact that Lewis had the greatest football team in the history of the school and several members of our class were standout members of the varsity. After another leave we found ourselves in the upper-class stages of our training. , Captain DeAngelo was again named our advisor with Chief Petty Officer Francis Kane, First Class Petty Officer Mary Blaszek, Second Class Petty Officer Eleanor Conaty, and Third Class Petty Officer Jenny Pompey as his assistants. In order to secure the necessary capital that a large organization must have, the dues were raised to 3.75. Following this, one November 27, the annual Junior Prom- enade was sponsored by the class. In an appropriate setting of blue and white a large group danced the evening happily away. Oddly enough this was also a financial success, which was something new for Proms at Lewis High. About this time we really began to feel the effects of the total war that our country was waging. Some of the things that brought this home to us were: Rationing, drafting of faculty members, abundance of part-time jobs, and the preinduction courses at the school. In April our class had the privilege of participating in the Junior Recital spon- sored by the Alumni. Seven seamen were chosen by the battalion to represent it at the assembly held on April 27. In a competition that was exceptionally close, Shirley Welch was awarded the prize for the girls, and Francis Kane received the award for the boys. At the end of this term we lost to the United States Army our good friend and advisor Mr. DeAngelo. 9. Page Fourteen l E ---all CHRONICLE Jia... After our final leave we returned to the training station as members of the First Battalion. Captain Mary Lance of the WAVES was appointed our advisor during the final period of training, Her assistants were Chief Petty Officer Francis Kane, First Class Petty Officer Walter Cook, Second Class Petty Officer Anna Fox, and Third Class Petty Officer John Kavanaugh. The dues were set at 31.50 and two sport dances were held to help out our financial problems. We soon became even more aware of the war as various members of our class answered the call to the colors. Due to Third Class Petty Officer Kavanaugh's enlist- ment, Lorraine Soucie was appointed to fill out the remainder of his term. On March 21 and 22, in accordance with the traditions of other years, the class produced its annual play, The Saturday Evening Ghostf, It was very well done and its success can be determined by the fact that it played before packed houses both nights. Much credit should be given to the cast for its hard work and ability to over- come the many obstacles that confronted it. The class also extends its thanks to the fine help given Captain Lance, by Mrs. Joll and Miss DeCere. This brings us up to the present. We have now lost eleven members to the armed forces. Still before us are the three final events-Senior Promenade, Class Night, and Graduation. In a little while we will all take our first exam in the subject of Life and I am sure that we are prepared and ready to meet anything that comes before us. We now look to the Future with open eyes that have been sharpened from the training we received here. Good luck to the class of 1944-. FRANCIS KANE Page Fifteen 1 f 2 I Page Sixteen CHRONICLE Jw lass oem FAREWELL Farewell to old Lewis, the school that we love, We lift up reverent voices to the heavens aboveg Farewell to the teachers from whom we must part, We'll always remember them deep in our hearts. Farewell to fellow classmates, now ,tis the time For each and everyone to begin the long hard climb Up the rocky highway of life Through times of peace and times of strife. W7e pray our class of ,fl-4 may be Able to withstand the blast of life's destiny, Determined in whate'er we may have to do VV ith the fortitude and endurance to carry it through. We are gathered here this memorable day For a few words, before each goes his separate wayg A sigh on our lipsg a hint of tears in our eye, Regretting that we must leave dear old Lewis High. The world of today looks upon us of tomorrow With eyes of pity and hearts of sorrow. For upon our shoulders, young and strong Will rest the burdens caused by evil and wrong. So itis farewell to classmates and teachers of old All our love for you in our hearts we enfold. Farewell to dear Lewis enshrined in our heart From thee, Alma Mater, we needs must part. MILDRED HENAULT 'Q ...ssl CHRONICLE jg-ei... lass il! We, the Senior Class of 1944, having at last reached the end of our high school career, do hereby present the following as our last will and testament. WE BEQUEATH TO: Mr. Strong - This priority for material for the proposed new high school. Mr. Phelan - This combination red and blue marking pencil for writing out future passes. Miss Lance - This certificate of merit in appreciation of your help to us as advisor and with our Senior Play. Miss Bedford - This new phonograph will prove useful for your English classes. Miss S hore y - This new oil heater with thermostat to keep your home room warmer next winter. Miss Ryan - A package of needles in case war restrictions ever make them hard to get. Miss Magut - This printing press and supply of paper for next year's Emblems. Miss O'Day - A bottle of peroxide in case you should ever want to change the color of your hair. Miss DeGere - Since you send your French classes to the board so much, we give you this piece of chalk and eraser for next year. Miss Balantine - This pad for passes since you seem to like to write them out so well. Mrs. Fontana - With this account book you ought to be able to take care of the financial matters of the school. Airs. Ferrucei - Since you will probably have a freshman home room next year, this ruler will help you to train and discipline them. Mr. foyal - This roll of gauze bandage will come in handy in your future first aid classes. Mr. Fontana - This whistle which will come in handy in practice sessions. Mr. Stowe - This janitor to pick up papers from the floor just before the bell rings. Page Seventeen CHRONICLE Mr. Small - A bottle of magic guaranteed to deodorize the Agie,, Class. Mrs. fall - A bus to haul your many passengers to Lewis High School. Mr. H urle y - This can of yellow paint so you can change the sign on your truck from Builder and Contractorl' to Industrial Arts Instructorf' Mr. Stewart - A new pipe in case the one you now have should give out. M iss Bristol - A complete set of substitute teachers since there is such a shortage of them now. Mrs. Moore - A boy to carry around absence lists, so you won't have to look for someone in the study hall to do it. To the C lass of '45 - Our congratulations of having at last reached the top rung of ' the high school ladder. To the Class of '46 - We leave the privilege of becoming upper classmen. To the Class of '47 - We leave the great honor of not being Freshmen any longer. MICHAEL POPIK 1. Page Fighteen 1 J -, -i4 MW..- .,.,i-.,g ,..,., ' ---HAL OI-IRONIOLE jsa... lass resen zfazfions Girls MARTHA ARS ZYLA We give you this red feather with its evident pep and lightness, As we want you to know that we think it is so much like your dancing. KATHERINE BECK4 Small but mighty they all say, Eat these Wheaties,' and stay that way. DOREEN BEATSON The class of '44 presents you with this certificate in recognition of your ability to sew. MARY BLASZEK Since your habit seems to be chattering, We present you with this phone. EESIE BRAYFIELD Little noise you seem to make, This loud speaker please take. ELEANOR CONATY We present this muzzle which we hope will control, Some of your ever-ready arguments. ANNA D,ANGELO If all reports are true, you are quite a gal, So when and if you do get blue, you will need this little pal. MARY DELLA VECCI-IIA With this phone, you can call up all your friends, For you have a great number of them. JOSEPI-IINE FEENEY This mouse will keep you company, For very quiet you seem to be. EVELYN FISH In the garden you often go, Fix your flowers with this hoe. ANNA FOX We give you the Lewis Academy Award for brilliance. ELIZABETH GALICK You never giggle, you laugh out loud. Read these jokes and draw a crowd. ALVERA GALIETTE To you with pleasure we present this cup, Youlre Hollywood bound, keep it up! SHIRLEY GOODRIGH We hope these cough drops will always keep, Your voice clear for that Number, Please. HELEN GRABELSKI Some day soon you'll have to cook, Instructions you'll ind in this book. DOROTHY HABURAX' We hardly know that you are around, So blow this whistle when yOu're in town. EVELYN HAYDEN SO very short you seem to be, Take this ladder and in a crowd you'll be able to see. MIIIDRIED HENAULT To our class poctess, We give you this book of poems. Page Nineteen BARBARA HOGAN We hear you soon are to be wed, To you we present a knife to cut your bread. DORIS HUBENY This tooth powder will keep your smile dandy, And we're sure it will come in handy. HELEN JANKOWSKY Perhaps this alarm clock will help you to get up on time. ALMA JOHNSON i We present you with this book as you are so found of reading them. JENNIE KOWALESKI This book on public speaking to you we give, As an orator, many lectures youill deliver. LORRAINE LA FLEUR Caring for children seems to be your vocation, Hereis a ticket to Florida-you need a vacation. CARMELA LEONE To you we present this honorary mem- bership card to all of the activities to be held in the f'Y.,' TRENE MARTIN We give you this certificate as a gift from the 'iProblems of Democracyl' class. Your arguments have won you much fame. DOROTHY MASTI-IAH' We hardly know when you're around, So beat these drums when you're in town. Page Twenty OHRONIOLE BEVERLY MILLER We present you with this roll of tape to prevent future giggling. There's plenty enough for your two friends also. ELLEN MORAN You have taken very good care of our school library. Now, we are sure you will appreciate this paycheck. JEAN PELLOW To remind you of your good acting in the Senior play, We give you this book entitled, 'cActing on Broadway? FLORENCE PLOSAY So many boys you seem to know We give you this rope to keep them in tow. CECILE POLAK Since taking life easy is your style This rocking chair you'll greet with a smile. JENNY POMPEY To you with pleasure we present this ring, And hope for the joy we know it may bring. ANNAMAE SANTY A secretary of fame youlll be Just write in this book from A to Z. ARLINE SMITH To Arline we give this Shorthand pad, For we know there's a job to be had, Taking dictation from a handsome lad! MII.DRED SMITI-I With this package of needles and thread, We know you'll surely get ahead. x ---:ssl oHRoN1oLE Jia GEORGETTE SPRATTO Roses are red, violets are blue, This sugar is sweet, but can't beat you! LORRAINE SOUCIE y We present you with this account book, To keep the Lewis money in the c'hook. VIoLA TERWILLIGER Your eyes sparkle as do stars Won't you have one of our Mars Bars? MARGARET ToDD Because you like to ride so well, VVe give you this western horse named Bell. ANNA VENDITTO This wave set is for you to use to keep your hair, Always looking so pretty. MARIAN WAssoNG As you hope to become a nurse, We give you this pair of ear-rnuffs, To soften the cries of patients. SHIRLEY WELGI-I We present you with this contract from MGM, Because of your outstanding acting in the Senior play. HELEN YERENIA We give you this roll of gauze bandage, For we hear you want to become a nurse. MARY ZAKREWSKI We present to you this scholarship, To the New York Art School. BETTY ZIEBKA We all thought Betty a bashful type, But now we know better! The only time she blushed all year, Was when she got Frankie's letter! KATHRYN ZILLY For you by far the best actress in the Senior Play, This contract to you we present from Baby Snooksf' Boys A CHARLES ALBRYCHT Because of your jolliness, We give you this picture, Of one like you. CSantaj . RANDOLPH CAMP 1 Because of your pleasing voice, We give you this contract, To be announcer of the, Sudsy Soap program. CARMINE CASALE Because Mr. Stowe has ceased giving you topics, This book ought to provide topics for discussion. WILLIAM CELELLO We present you with an honorary invi- tation, To model your good taste in clothing, To the future pupils of the New Lewis High. WALTER Cool: This CH ration book will solve all problerns, On how to get to Hamden. ARNOLD TTOVVARD YVC present you with book, How to Give Public Speechesf' Page Twenty-one JOSEPH KLEPACKI To you this book on farming, Though perhaps you know more than this book gives. JOSEPH KOZLOWSKI To you we present this orange, To remind you of the one you ate in Mr. Stowe's Problems class. FRANCIS KANE To you we present this gavel, To remind you of the times you could have used it, At some of our class meetings. EDWARD KUC HTA We present you with this contract, To model clothes for men. FLOYD MERRIMEN We give you this motorcycle to speed in, Instead of using carsg this is much handier. FRANK MoRoz I This mirror to let you know we think your hair, Is very outstanding. Page Twenty-two CHRONICLE JOSEPH MUCCI To a great athlete, We present this basketball. MICHAEL POPIK This tea to remind you of your splendid part, In the Senior play. LAWRENCE SARGENT This contract from the Pepsodent Com- P-ZUYI To pose for ads for a two-year period. THOMAS SCE To you we present these elevated shoes, To be taller than she, PHILLIP SERAFINO This Fitch shampoo to remind you of the Many times you had to use it. JOHN SMEDBERG To you this four-motor bomber, To remind you of your nickname. ANTON WAGENBRENNER This book entitled UHOW to Grow Up, As many of the teachers have made remarks. 'L f1?T2ef5ffis ...MII CHRONICLE ilye:-H lass ropheey Ma1'tha fflrszyla - You will become a hostess at a popular summer resort. Your efficient service and comely looks will attract many. Katherine Beck - Small and quiet, you will make a good wife for some talkative man. Doreen Beatson - You will be successful as a dressmaker, but you will give up this profession and become a dutiful wife. Mary Blaszek - Mish's hopes of becoming an old maid have been shattered to pieces by Cupid's arrow. Yes, Mish tells us that he isn't responsibleg it just happened, that's alll Elsie Brayjield - Elsie was so quiet in schoolg we knew she would achieve fame. She is now at the head of the Silent Glow Corporation of America. How are things, Elsie? Eleanor Conaty s- You will rise to great prominence as Selectwoman of Southington. The town will then pass a law requiring that spring and fall cleaning be done. Anna D'Angelo - Although your future is obscure, we know that you will be quite proficient in whatever profession you choose. Illary Della Vecehia - Your music hath charms to soothe the savage beast. You will be proclaimed the new wonder of the piano in days to come. jorephine Feeney - You will become the principal of a deaf and dumb school, where the atmosphere of quiet will harmonize with your taste. Evelyn Fish - Due to your delight in dissecting frogs and other dumb animals, you will become one of the leading biologists of the country. Anna Fox - You are another favorite of Fate, Anna, for after winning a National Typewriting Contestyou will become private secretary to a member of Congress. Elizabeth Galick - We see you asa commercial teacher in Hartford, but your path will always be crossed by a handsome, dark young znan. Alvera Galiette f For you Dee, we indeed see a bright future. You will become one of Hollywood's leading stars and will make several personal appearances at the KColonial. Shirley Goodrich - You always had a great love for dogs and so you will become the owner of a hot-dog stand. Helen Grabelski - Because of your ability in handling details, we see you as principal of a very aristocratic school for girls. Dorothy Haburay - Sometime in the future we see this young lady as an instructor in a school for the deaf. Evelyn Hayden - You will hold the position of Secretary .to the President. NVQ have heard that you can now take dictation at 240 words a minute. Page Twenty-three ...self CHRONICLE .Mildred Henault - You will become a well-known and greatly admired poetess. Your Sonnets to the Moonl' will be read throughout the country. Barbara Hogan - You will be happily married and will reside on Meriden Avenue. Your children will attend the new Southington High School. Doris Hubeny - You will win the Beauty Contest in Southington and as a prize, you will go to Hollywood to appear in a movie opposite Lana Turner. Helen jankowski-Poor little Helen hasn't quite decided what she will do after graduation. She says she is going to take life easyf, Best of luck and don't work too hard, Janks! Alma fohnson - We see you as the future owner of the Sanitary Laundry, Send all your laundry to Alma, folks. fennie Kowaleski - You will be chosen as Principal to the new local high school. Your application was one of the two thousand entered. Lorraine La Fleur - You will become the head of a girls' college in Michigan. You will be very popular with your students. Carrnela Leone - We see you as an author on the topic of speech. One of your books will be The Gift of Gabf' Irene M artin - You will accompany Mr. Stowe to Russia where you will assist him in his lectures on Communism. Dorothy Masthay - You will be one of the few single women teachers that will be added to the Yale faculty. You will teach typing in a simplified form all your own. Beverly Miller' - Your recording of a uhealthy laugh is nationally famous. Ellen M oran - You will become a physical director and girls, basketball coach at the new local high school. You will be well liked by all because of your wonderful sense of humor. jean Pellow - You never had a chance to say much in school. Your new job as broadcaster will give you a chance to do plenty of talking. Florence Plosay - Flo is in the midst of writing another book. Her first was interna- tionally famous. It was entitled How to Win Men and Hold Them. Cecile Polak - Since your ambition is to take life easy, we can see you as the President of the See-More Do-Little Company. jenny Pompey - You will be a manicurist, and will have many male customers. But look out for those who come too often! Anrzarnae Sanzfy g You will be widely known and recognized as the world's fastest typist. Arline Sniizfh - lNe see you as a teacher in a day nursery, teaching the children the elementary steps of Einstein! theory. Illrld-real Smith 4 You will be chosen as the best-dressed woman of America. X Page Twenty-four ,LL...........,a . . . M- '?1v a mf ---at CHRONICLE ya... Georgette Spratto - Wrigley's secretary, George, is permitted to chew gum at all hours. Gee, George, you must enjoy that. She's supposed to give a demonstration soon on How to Chew Gum Gracefullyf' Lorraine Soucie - You will be a faculty member of the new high school. French and U. S. History will be a popular subject since you will teach them. Viola Terwilliger - You will be a nurse at the Southington Hospital. Your patients will be guaranteed one hundred years of life. Mar'gar'et Todd - You will own a diner of your own. Your specialty will be fried eggs. You are the only person who can fry an egg on two sides at the same time. Anne Venditto -- You will become a model for the 'cDrene shampoo company. Your hair will be admired the world over. .Marion Wassong - You will be a supervisor at the Southington Hospital. Shirley Welch - You will become a noted social service worker in the slums of New York. Later you will journey to Siberia to continue your labors there. Helen Tererna - Your future will be that of a housewife on a modern farm, bringing up a large family. Kathryn ,filly - We see you a happy wife of a 'icertainn sailor. Mary Zabrewski - You will go abroad to study art and will encounter a tall, dark, and handsome artist there, who you will eventually marry. Elizabeth Ziebka - You will still be seen blushing each time you receive a letter from a certain Frankie. Charles Albryeht - You will be the future production manager at Allied Control. Randolph Camp - You will becorne Lowell Thomasis successor. Carmine Casale - You will box Joe Lewis and will give several performances here in old Southington. William Celello - Hollywood will attempt signing you up to appear in several pictures. By the way, aren't you giving Adolph Menjou some competition? Walter Cook - Walter is now happily married and is residing in his beloved Hamden, Connecticut. Francis Kane - Because you are so adapt to speech making you will be the Connecticut representative to Congress replacing Clare Booth. Edward Kuehta - Just signed a contract with the R. K. O. Studios to make four pictures a year, taking up where Charles Boyer left off. His first picture is '4The Art of Walking.,, Floyd ,Merrimen k- Due to your Hue playing in football games you will attend North- western University and you will be coach of their team. V Page Twenty-five .. . .... It N- -ff Lg-fa' ,. . ,,tlg3??,g-r 'fg,figifJi-':-- Q r f ,1 A x 1, Q ,J 4 'jjfk M215 l ting, ffm of CHRONICLE foseph M ueei - As you are noted for long shots and true aim in basketball, you will become famous as a basketball coach. In your spare time you will drive a bus for the convenience of out-of-town students. Michael Poibik - The graduates of 1950 will attend Notre Dame where they will have you as their French professor. Lawrence S argent - We see you as a second General D. MacArthur and are planning a trip to your old home town. Thomas See - We see you as a physical instructor in the U. S, Army and are popular because of your height. Phillip Serajino - You will tour the country giving lectures on the subject Why Lose Weight?', john Smedberg - You will be owner of Smedberg's farm on Queen Street. On a sign in front of your house, it will say, John Smedberg-Gentleman Farmer. Anton Wagenbrenner - According to reports from Moscow, Russia, it is learned that Waggie has become the leader of the Communist Party. He succeeds Stalin! joseph If le packi -H You will become the world's best guitar tickler. Thar's music in them thar hills of Southington. joseph Kozlowski - You will become an ace Forest Ranger. Because of your alert- ness and sense of duty, and you will save Mt. Rainier from a great fire loss. x. Page Twenty-six ,att CHRONICLE Jia--H Acffoszfic Alma Elizabe T h Johnson Mart I-I a Dianna Arszyla Mary D E lla Vecchia Doreen E L izabeth Beatson Elsie Ev E lyn Brayfield Randolph Co W les Camp Mildred Viv I an Smith Annarnae There S a Santy Lawerence Mic H ael Sargent Dorothy Mar I e Haburay Lorraine Mar G aret Soucie Shirley Cat H ryn Welch Georgette S pratto Helen Marc E lla Grabelski Mildred An N Henault Arnold Melv I n Howard Frank John M 0 roz Anton Geo R gc Vlagcnbrennei' Doris Veroni C a Hubeny Jennie Ceci L e Kowaleski Alvera Marg A ret Galiette Betty Agne S Ziebka Jo S eph David Klepacki Philip D U minic Seralino Floyd Cha F lin Merrimen Katherine A N n Beck Anna Jud I th D'Angelo Eleanor An N Conaty Beverly J E an Miller Irene Margare T Martin Francis Sh E a Kane Evelyn Haz E 1 Fish Walter Joh N Cook josep H Kozlowski Evelyn R U by Hayden Thomas Fra N cis See Edwar D Kuchta Richard O R a Moore Jenny Mari E Pompey Shirley Goo D rich Elizabeth M A ry Galick Arline Ju N e Smith D orothy Masthay Joseph F rancis Mucci Margaret L 0 uise Todd Anna Ma R ie Venditto Lorraine Ri T a LaFleur Helen Y erema osephine Margaret F eeney Kathryn L 0 retta Zilly Florence J U ne Plosay Mary Anna Zak R ewski Page Twenty-seven ...ss-gf CHRONICLE ja-ei THE FACULTY Seated, left to right-Miss Ryan, Mr. loyal, Mrs. Joll, Mr. Phelan, Miss Lance, Mr. Stowe, and Mrs. Ferrucci. Standing-Miss Shorey, Miss Bedford, Mr. Small, Miss Beach, Miss O'Day, Miss DeGere, Mr. Fontana, Miss Ballantine, Mr. Hurley, and Miss Biagut. Those not present include gMrs. Fontana and four members of the armed forces who are Mr. D'Angelo, Mr, McSorley, Mr. Mucci, and Mr. Rathbun, 1. Page Twenty-eight Literary Editor .,........,.....,.........,....,....,,... ,Walter Cook ,str cHRoN1cLE Jia...- CHRONICLE-EMBLEM STAFF 1943-1944 ...W l Front row, left to right-Doreen Beatson, Virginia Fontana, Anna Venditto, Shirley Welch, Miss Lance, Miss Ballantine, Anna Fox, Ellen Moran, Ruth Barbier, and Lorraine Soucie. Middle row Margaret Kane, Elizabeth Small, Viola Terwilliger, Miss Bedford, Miss Magut, Martha , , . M Arsga, and Robert Leach. Back row-Richard Moore, Pascale D Aunno, Michael Popik, r. joyal, Francis Kane, Walter Cook, and Joseph Mucci. EMBLEM STAFF Editor-in-Chief ,..,,,...,................,,..... Richard Moore Assistant Editor-in-Chief .....l Virginia Fontana Business Manager .....,...,.,....,,...,,,,,....,.. Francis Kane Assistant Business Manager ......,.. Michael Popik Subscription Manager .....,....,.,,.,..,,.,,.....,.... Anna Fox Assistant Subscription Manager Shirley Welch Sports Editor .........,,......,.........,... . ........,Joseph Mucci Assistant Sports Editor .....,.,.....,,...... Francis Kane Exchange Editor .....,.................... . Art Editor .,.....,......,.,,...,......... ,.,.., Assistant Art Editor ...... Senior Class Editor .....,............... jfunior Class Editor ....,.,.........,.... Sophomore Class Editor '.,.... Freshman Class Editor ............. Viola Terwilliger .,..Margaret Kane .........Robert Leach ...Doreen Beatson ...,.....Ruth Barbier Pascale D'Aunno ........David Walker Assistant Literary Editor .,.......,.. Elizabeth Small Alumni Editor .,,,,.,,............,. ...,....,....... E llen Moran Advisors Miss Bedford Miss Ballantine Miss Lance Miss Magut CHRONICLE STAFF Martha Arszyla Lorraine Soucie Joseph lvlucci Anna Venditto Francis Kane ' Michael Popik Mr. ,loyal - Advisor Page Twenty-nine ' ' at ' i,tts 'rzw rlvisI1l1.il1niwQiita ' fir ,fi , 1 --MI: CHRONICLE be i FOOTBALL TEAM x l l - QCaptainj, Dudley Merrimen, Henry Fontana, 'and Robert Kowaleski. Second row-George Smedberg, David Wallace, Daniel Martin, Robert Musshorn, Francis Welch, Floyd Merrimen, Edward Clements, William Meola, and Philip Ligouri. Third row - George Hayes, Anton Wagenbieenner, Ralph Mann, Robert Kusek, James Wallace, Bertram Ploff, Raymond Angelo, Anthony Feola, Raymond Kremski, and Vincent Crooks. In the background-Robert Chalmers, Coach Joseph Fontana, and James Hurley. Front row, left to right-Charles Stiegler, Ted Johnson, William Height, John Kavanaugh Lewis... .,., 4-5 Meriden School for Boys O Lewis ............ 14- Milford .,.. 7 Lewis ............ 6 Kingswood ..,,,..,...,......,............,, 13 Lewis ...,.,...,., 7 Plainville .,.,.. ..,.... 1 2 X Page 'l'hirty K ,V ...my ,.-snag. - A-- m CHRONICLE lie-- 4 BASKETBALL TEA M 1 Front row-Francis Welch, Philip Ligouri, Captain Joseph Mucci, Walter Cook, Brendan Donahue. Second row--William Celello, David Walker, Coach Fontana, Henry Fontana, George Smedberg. Lewis .......... , ..,.,.. ,. Lewis Lewis Lewis. ..,,...,. .,,...,. . , Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Sacred Heart ............,., 29 Lewis ........,,,.,........... 29 Meriden High .,,..,...... 36 Lewis .,.,............,..,.,,, 31 Meriden High .,........., 40 Lewis ..........,,... ........ 6 3 Sacred Heart ..i....,......, 28 Lewis .,...,.................. 28 New Britain ...,....,,,....... 33 Lewis ,,,. .. .,.... .....,., 4 -9 Berlin ,,,.,...........A..............., 17 Lewis., ,,.. .... ..... , 3 9 Meriden Trade ..,...... 21 Lewis ,,,.,........ ...... 5 l Watertown .....,,.. 24 slhi L..l4t.l1.xl.xl.1l1illlMlKih'nL'lllWIl1lllllldiliL WOOd1'OW Wilson .,,... 24 Farmington ...... Berlin ....,......,...... Plainville ............ East Hampton Meriden Trade Q . 20 11 34 21 Cheshire ..................,.,...... 29 Page Thirty-one Mill M. -. BASEBALL TEAM A-45 CHRONICLE Jw Q Front row-William Kritz, Joseph DeGumbia, Anthony Marotto, Francis Kane, Edward Abetz. Second row-Nunzio Gugliotti, William Height, John Abata, John Srnedberg, Philip D'Agostino, Silvester Testa. Third row-Brendan Donahue, Coach Fontana, Carmine Casale, Francis Welch. Page 'l'ihi1'ty-two 8 l 5. rl-. W- - . ,r 'flff' I V. un, CHRONICLE use W- -wfw 8--v SENIOR PLAY Front row-Miss Lance, Jean Pellow, Shirley Welch, Doreen Beatson. Second row-Catherine Zilly, Michael Popik, Anna Fox. Not in picture-Richard Moore, Charles Stiegler. Lord Canleroille ...,.,... Mr. Oiis ,.,.,,...,,.,,..,,. Illrs. Otis ,,.. .,....... ,,.,.. Virginia Otis ............. SATURDAY EVENING GHOST Charles Stieglcr .Richard Moore ..........Jean Pellow Shirley Welch Ginger Otis ....,..,.... .,.,...,,.,, K athryn Zilly Gerry Oiis ,.,..,......... .,.,,,.,...... D oreen Beatson Mrs. Umney ......,.,.,,.,. ....,..........,.,...,, A una Fox Lord Archibald .,....,.... .,,,.,,.,.. M ichael Popik Page Thirty-three CHRONICLE je-af STUDENT COUNCIL Seated, left to right-Walter Cook, Ruth Barbier, Joseph lNIucci, Miss Bedford, and Francis Kane. Standing-Robert Hurley, Ralph Riccio, Bernice Choquette, Eleanor Conaty, William Nardi, Pascale D'Aunno, Ruth Ann McNerney, Gerald Conaty, Jane Blullins, and Philip Ligouri. s Page Thirty-four :NWA 4 'lH' i 'IB 1941: CHRONICLE :I5'Hf--- TI-IE CLASS OF 1944 Preszdenl ,...,.,., ........... , ......... . Vice-President Secrelary .........,. ,,.. ,.....,... Treasurer ...,.,... Advisor . .....Francis Kane .....,...,.......Walter Cook .,..,.......,,Anna Fox Lorraine Soucic Lance Pzlgc Thirty-HVL' n fm.mwLWJ f fu Q.,-,f All THE CLASS OF 1945 CHRONICLE Pugc: Thirty-six '?J.a....n,14,,mM.', x : President ............ ......,, L eonard Zieminski Vice-President ..,....,. ,.,...,.,... P hilip Ligouri Treasurer .,......,,. ............ V irginiu Fontana Secrelary ....... .......... D orothy Carlson Advisor ..,,... ,......,.,... M iss Magut K ,wi CHRONICLE jg-qs... TI-IE CLASS OF 1946 President ......,...........,, ............. J ames Wallace Vice-President ...........,. ..,,..,..,.,., W illiam Nardi K Secretary .,,........,....... ..,...,.,,,... A gncs Zakrewski Treasurer .........,..,., Richard Marinelli Advisor .....,......,.........,.......,.. Mrs. Joll Page Thirty-scvcn 4 3 5 J '-w'-'w . 1 U V 5'V J , f-1' , ,,., .. . .. ,. ....... V -1-1-1 -U. THE CLASS OF 1947 CHRONICLE l Page Thirty-eight President .,........,...,.. ............ V incent Crooks Vice-Presidenf Robert Chalmers Secretary ..,......... ,..,......,.,....... J oan Wendt Treasurer ...,.,........ Kenneth Walker Advism .......... 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BOLT CO. yjci I X ,JZ X X X X W iff Ssfaff '51 QQ Zo 4 f Milldale, Conn. , .. . . 1 fi rf' ' T S+ar+ an accouni' wifh us - SOUTHINGTCN SAVINGS BANK It's a good friend CQMPLIMENTS OF ALLIED CONTRGL COMPANY, Inc Plan+sville, Conn. R- U QW Q? D EiQg?ge U U MAxEN's Featuring Infant and Children Needs 61 CENTER STREET SOUTHINGTON . C pl te L ze of Patent Medicines At C t Rate Prices H Compliments of Il THE SOUTHINGTON BANK H U AND TRUST COMPANY . C mpliments of THE SOUTHINGTON LUMBER 8: COAL COMPANY TELEPHONE 14 SOUTHINGTON Compliments of SOUTI-IINGTON HDWE. MFG. COMPANY ,an-gy. 1.44, A--ni, BOYD J. HEIGHT C Omplimwfs Oi Buick and Chevrolet Sale-9 Mitchell's Service Station and Service Where All Friends Meet for Economical Transportation PM I We service to please! You will be satisfied HIGH STREET 059 SOUTHINGTON, CONN. Telephones-Home: 67-If-Oflice: 67-M CORNER MAIN AND EDEN AVE. Compliments of HERMAN A. 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GENERAL INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE AND RENT COLLECTION AGENCY Surety Bonds, Loans and Investments Compliments 0 f T. A. Ralston., D.D.S. N EAL'S HARDWARE Pittsburgh Paints, Wallpaper Electrical .Mercliaiialise Garden Supplies 20 N. Main St. Southinglon Tel. 10 We Deliver WINSTON SHOES Headquarters for SPORT SHOES COMPLIMENTS OF BOYCE LUMBER COMPANY Everything in Lumber Always as near as your telephone 3 1 1 SOUTHINGTON, CONN. Compliments of The Powers Mofor Co FORD - MERCURY LINCOLN - ZEPHYR 'lu ww- JEPSON,S BOIUK STORE Greeting Card Center of Meridexl Compliments of Carcls for GRADUATION and all other Special Days .,. .,. . . . . Books - Waternman Pens - Photo-mailers White Ink ADAM'S TEXACO SERVICE Compliments of MAIN AND BRISTOL The James T. Ryan Tool Works STREETS COMPLIMENTS OF SAVARD and SMITH Men's Clothing and Furnishings vs Pk Dx: :sf MODERATE PRICES X ff :sf Pk PHONE MERIDEN 1012 8 COLONY ST. MERIDEN Compliments of Wm. 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HATHEWAY Tire Vulcanizing and Recap ping North Main and Flanders Streets GUTERCH'S MEN'S SHOP Young Merfs Sportwear SHOES 30 Center St. 1 READ THE LATEST SCHOOL NEWS SPORT - SOCIAL - CLASSROOM in The Southington News PUBLISHERS - PRINTERS GFC6H,S Soda Shop Main Street SODA LUNCHEONETTE POCKET BILLIARDS W. Zawisa Sz Sons Cut Rate Meat Markets FRUITS and GROCERIES Phone 284 Center St., Southington Phone 4-322 Veteran St., Meriden Compliments of ELMONT GRILLE Compliments of MONTY'S DIN ER Compliments of B A S S E T T AUTO SUPPLY TOWN E Dry Cleaners Southington Cleaning and Dyeing often saves buying 24-H our Service Compliments of GRIMALDI SHOE STORE ---Y V Compliments of MacKenzie and Bowers Engineers and Surveyors IT PAYS TO LOOK WELL Patronize The ELITE BARBER SHOP 7 MAIN STREET Compliments of N. GRILLO HORTIGULTURIST Known For Fine Flowers For All Occasions Quality-Sevoice-Satisfaction Phone 380 Milldale, Conn. Congratulations to the Graduating Class S. J. RIZK SOUTHINGTON MONUMENTAL WORKS Meriden Avenue Opposite St. Thomas's Cemetery Southington, Conn. URBIN T. KELLEY, Rep. Phone 390-M Compliments of The Atwater Mig. Co. Plantsville, Conn. P. HUTTON 62: SON, INC. JJ Where Satisfaction is Certain Bostonian Shoes--Snappy Sweaters The Right Kind of Clothes for Young Men. Phoenix Hose for the girls Compliments of Federated Stores Center Street Southington, Conn. 9' iii Hi AL'S GARAGE Lawn Mowers Sales and Service Tires, Tubes and Accessories Battery, Radio and Electrical Service Cor. Eden Ave. and Main St. Southington, Conn. LEA'S BEAUTY SHOP Ox1ey's Building SOUTHINGTON, CONN. Compliments of DR. A. R. PRESCHER Compliments of Folcik Bros. Bakery 255 Berlin Ave. Southington Phone 811 Compliments of ELSIE REISCH Compliments of BRUNALLI BEAUTY SALON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PHONES 544 - 39M SUMNER P. WALLACE Compliments of Jeweler BRADLEY MEMORIAL 11 Mein Street Southington, Germ. HOSPITAL Diamonds - Clocks - Jewelry and Gifts in Class . Wofnll - Leather . PUBLIC HEALTH Pottery - Chrome CENTER Greetings Cards for All oeeeeierre Compliments of Berlin Avenue Market A. Krysztopa, Prop. MEATS AND GROCERIES Tel. 763 ooMPL1MENf1's OF HEINRICH'S BAKERY Where Quality Reigns 36 Center St. Southington Specializing in MOTHERS BREAD EUSTIS 86 CUSHING Real Estate Tel. 47 or 756 Compliments of RICHFIELD Service Station John Petrillo, Prop. Compliments of Dr. Austin Duffy GET YOUR LUNCH AT THE CANDY SHOPPE Try our delicious Ice Cream with Fruit and Nuts 36 No. Mcxin St. Southinqton GOMPLIMENTS OF DR. BUNDY Compliments of BUSHNELL'S Service Station , u .. .mrvmmrawtm Q i '- 'ra f'ur'vfr -ff.iur+, ff .-' r ,Q ' . , 331. THE PEQUOD BUSINESS SCHOOL. Inc. Dear Graduate : ' Upon completing high school this June, your first thought will be, How can I prepare for essential service, and prepare at once? PEQUOD BUSINESS SCHOOL's courses are arranged to render this particular service. Daily, we are sending out trained young people to fill responsible positions in defense and private offices. Never in the forty-eight years PEQUOD BUSINESS SCHOOL has been training young people, have there been so many calls for skilled workers. Industry does not have the time today to train young employees. Here at PEQUOD the following courses are available: DIPLOMA COURSES CERTIFICATE COURSES Junior Accounting Bookkeeping Junior Secretarial Stenographic Senior Accounting Comptometer Senior Secretarial Civil Service A knowledge of any one of these courses would be invaluable to you. In preparing for business or government service today, be well equipped for the opportunities of peace time tomorrow. SUMMER SESSION BEGINS JUNE 26 FALL SESSION, TUESDAY, SEPT. 5 Prepare at Pequofl THE PEQUOD BUSINESS SCHOOL, Inc. JOURNAL BUILDING Phone 2472 IVIERIDEN, CONN. HELEN E. HART, President .12 i Lff ff'fiiffI.' 1'F2 'l i ? 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