Southington High School - Chronicle Yearbook (Southington, CT)

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- -i -1.,,11gl.:'f24,a .W QH NHAEE N NWS Hear Ye! Hear Ye! THE CHRONICLE GENIUSES AT HIGH SCHOOL September, 1948, brought a new class to Lewis High School on Academy Hill. Henceforth these beautiful and handsome geniuses shall be known as many things, but to us, as The Class of '52, ELECTIONS The Class of '52 held its first high school elec- tions. Results are as follows: Thomas Romano, presidentg Joyce Brown, vice-presidentg Joan Meade, secretaryg and Dick Beatson, treasurer. Miss Mary Barry, a teacher from the Green Mountain State, was chosen as advisor. SELF GOVERNMENT The Freshmen sent four representatives to the student governing body, the Student Council: Joyce lBrown, Joan Meade, George Snow, and Jim Halla- an. MUSICAL TALENT Here it is October and already the Freshmen are showing their marked talent. Dick Beatson and Bruce Bennett were admitted to Miss Beach's Min- strels. Three freshmen have been selected from Con- necticut's high school instrumentalists for the All- State Orchestra. These are: Joan Meade, violin, Barbara DeCaprio, 'cellog and Janice DiCaprio, string bass. MAGAZINES FOR SALE ' No, Ma'am, I'm not working my way through college, just high school. Curly Davis of Curtis Publications found the Freshmen real salesmen, their first year in high school and they emerge vic- tors of the annual magazine drive. Maybe it was the money-it did help the class treasury. ORATOR . This year, the Freshmen class had a representa- tive in the American Legion Oratorical contestg Con- nie Getman. Quite a feat for a freshman. MEN IN SHORTS AND TEE SHIRTS RUNNING , ABOUT TOWN The scantily clad young men are nothing new to Southington, just Lewis High's track team getting ready for future meets. Male freshmen went out for basketball, football, and baseball as well as trackg and were successful too. WELCOME SWEET SPRINGTIME Spring was given a fine heralding this year. She was ushered in bythe music of the glee clubs and orchestra in a joint concert. It was a job well done. Her second tribute was the freshmen Wel- come Springtime Dance - the Freshmen's first - a financial and social success. . MORE WELCOME SUMMER Spring is overg joy reignsg finals are finished, summer's here. The Class of '52 having survived its greatest test, now begins a well earned summer holiday. THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE September arrived and back to school went The Class of '52, now sophomores. Promptly they elected their officers, Joe D'Agostino emerging as president, Ray Michanczyk as vice-president, Felecia Bobrow- eicki as secretary, and Shirley McKay as treasurer. REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT The sophomore delegation to the Student Council remains the same this year with one exception, Jim Hallahan willbe replaced by Ray Michanczyk. UNBEATABLE Guess who? The football team of course! Nine of our men were on this history making team: Tom Adams, Joe D'Agostino, John Fontana, Ray Michan- czyk, Tom Niland, Dick Mayo, John Prytula, Roy Scott, and George Snow. NEWS presents: Four Years, F lashbacks OVERLOOKED? No siree, they were not! Perhaps the football team got most of the glory this year, but no one forgot the usual fine jobs done by the other teams. The track team had Tom Adams, Bob DeBishop, and Dick Rider of the sophomores. Class members of the basketball team were: John Fontana, Dave Marshall, Joe LaPorte, Bill Simone, George Snow, and Ray Michanczyk. Baseball claimed Anthony Alderi, Frank Albrycht, Joe D'Agostino, John Fontana, George Nyren, Tom Niland, Bill Si- mone, and Roland Smith. Thanks a million, boys. MORE TALENT DISCOVERED Two more members of The Class of '52 were adopted by Miss Beach's Minstrels. These are Alice Hall and Bob Haskell. The class again had reason to be proud of Barb, Joan, and Jan, who were select- ed for All-State again. By the way, these three were the first to represent Southington in the All- State Orchestra. NEW NEWS REPORTER Pat Garling succeeds Nancy Pepe as our class re- porter to The Emblem. She gets the delightful job of reporting class news to the school paper. Poor kid. SORROWING SOPHOMORES IN SLUMP There's Curly, oh boy, that means more money for the class treasury. That's what we thought. I guess we were a little too confident of suffering from sophomore jinx because we lost to the Juniors. Oh, well, c'est la vie. A THERE'S MUSIC IN THE AIR . That is to say the least. Miss Beach and Mr. Eukers again directed their groups in a musically worthwhile concert for Southington citizens. Lovely gowns and lovely music. WHY WE LIKE SPRING We like spring 'cause summer comes soon after, bringing vacation. At last you're here O long await- ed Vacation. Certainly we are all happy, but remem- ber, Kids, there's a big treat in store this coming September. LATE SEPTEMBER, 1950 Oops, almost didn't make it, did we? But we fin- ally did get into our brand new high school on Main Street. Have you ever seen such a handsome build- ing? Joe LaPorte, Dick Mayo, Joyce Brown, and Johanna Triano got the job of guiding the Juniors through their first year in Southington High. INCREASE IN REPRESENTATIVES Today I passed a room full of ambitious looking young men and women who were, 'as I found out later, our new Student Council. Junior representa- tives are: Joyce Brown, Joe D'Agostino, Gail De- Vries, Dick Mayo, Nancy Pepe, and George Snow. JUNIORS COME OF AGE I am proud to annouce, Friends, that our class has finally come to its own as far as our school maga- zine, The Emblem is concerned. We are now of age to act as assistant editors whereas before we had but one editor each year. Here are the Juniors of the Emblem Staff: Connie Getman, Jim Hallahan, Judy Dewey, Joe D'Agostino, Joyce Brown, Bob Haskell, and Heather Pryor. V MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC Our music department seems to be really on the upbeat. Recently Mr. Dominic Miraconda, whose job is to develop a band, joined the faculty. Gerry Allen and Bob Dlugos are the junior members of this new group. Good luck, everyone! l AND MORE MUSIC Once again our three girls are going to the All- State Orchestra. Two other Juniors are going to the 24

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.ad MARY ANN VERDERAME Verdi Of gentle and agreeable humor Born in Southington, Conn., February 14, 1934. Activities: Dance Committees, 3, 4, Fashion Show, 1, Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Business Club, 3, Pep Club, 3, 4, Senior Play Commit- tee, A.A., 3, 4, Majorettes, 2. right good gal . . . pleasant to know . . . friendly in every way . . . mail from a male. REGINA WENDT 6SRe gi! Wit and personality, mirth and versatility Born in New Haven, Conn., May 29, 1934. ' Activities: Bowling Club, 2, Latin Club, fPres. 21, Dance Committees, 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom, Senior Prom, French Club, 3, Cheerleader, 3, 4, Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Red Cross Rep. 4, UNESCO Conference, 3, Photog- raphy Club, 4, Chronicle, 4, Senior Play Committee, Hi-Y, 3. variety of friends . . . eat, drink, and be merry . . . peppy cheer- leader. JOANNE LOUISE WITT caloeyv Her life will be gay for she throws cares away Born in Allentown, Penn., De- cember 11, 1934. Activities: Mariners, 1, 2, 3, 4, C-lee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Majorettes, 2, 3, 4, Emblem, 4, Chronicle, 4, Senior Play Committee, Latin Club, 2, Band, 4, Parade of Youth Correspondent, 4. hard-working majorette . . . good sport . . . cheerful spirit. ELIZABETH MARY ZADNIK c6Bettya-1 Silence-more musical than any song Born in Southington, Conn., June 8, 1934. Activities: Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, French Club, 3, Square Dancing Club, 3, 4. loves proms . . . enjoys hiking and sports . . . pleasant acquain- tance. NOT PICTURED RODERICK GERARD CYR Rod . Sure is his step and purpose Born in Grande Isle, Maine, Nov. 2, 1933. Activities: Transferred from Van Buren Boys' High, 4, Glee Club, 3, Basketball, 1, 2, Baseball, 1, 2, Chronicle, 4, Tumbling Club, 3. y new addition to Southington . . . a smile for every boy-two for every girl. JANICE MARIE DiCAPRIO GGJ'an99 As pure as a pearl, and as perfect a noble and innocent girl Born in Bristol, Conn., July 3, 1934. Activities: Librarian, 4, Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4, Connecticut Festival, 3, 4, French Club, 3, Emblem, 4, Chronicle, 4, All-State Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4, Latin Club, 2. puts her heart in her music . . . capable worker . . . true friend 23

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All-State Chorusg Alice Hall and Bob Haskell. Con- gratulations to all five. The Singing Aristocrats have gained two new members from the ranks of our classy Ruthie Schmidt and Bob DeBishop. One more musician from our class has joined the orchestra too. From now on Sonya Joll will be one of MORALE BOOSTERS Six of our lovely ladies are now official morale boosters to our athletic teams. Jackie Angiletta, Felecia Bobrowiecki, Regina Wendt, Kash Shabon, Barbara Llodra, and Joan Heade have donned the uniform of Southington High Cheerleaders. ANNUAL TREAT Today at a special assembly, five of our classmates spoke in the annual Junior Recital. We all enjoyed the speeches, Ruthie, Joan, Newt, Gerry, and Francis. CLUB '52 Club '52-sounds like a fashionable night spot, doesn't it? That was the theme of the Junior Prom given by the Class of '52. Dancing to the music of Al DeCaro's orchestra with a gorgeous girl in a gor- geous gown just can't be beaten. CONSTITUTION INTERPRETERS Some more of our classmates did a little speaking this year. Joyce Brown and Newton Brenner were among the competitors in the yearly American Le- gion Oratorical Contest. HONORS The Southington Chapter of the National Honor Society under the direction of Miss Bedford, held a special assembly to-day. In a very impressive cere- mony eleven juniors were admitted to this society. Nancy Pepe, Sonya Joll, Gerald Allen, Florence Derynioski, Joyce Brown, Kathleen Shabon, Gail De- Vries, Newton Brenner, Heather Pryor, Robert Has- kell, and James Hallahan were those singled out for RETURN OF CURLY Curly Davis' introduction to Southington High proved both happy and profitable. By this time our class had shaken the sophomore jinx and went right out batting its way into first place and coming into home plate as top class again. Not only did we come in first but also had high room CMiss Barry'sJ and quite a few of the top salesmen including Sonya Joll, primo of the salesmen. FUTURE AUTHORS UD A gracious curtsy to Kathleen Shabon and Janice DiCaprio, two of our classmates who won awards in the Scholastic Writing Awards Contest this year. Both girls received honorable mentions, Kathleen with a humorous short story and Jan with a maga- zine type'article on music. STUDENTS LEARN WAYS OF GOVERNMENT Sonja Joll, Joan Meade, George Snow and Newton Brenner were Southington's representatives to Boy's and to Girl's State held on the campus of Connecti- cut University. For one week they learned campaign methods' and overnmental function through actual VACATION Summer, Summer, you've finally come. But is it as good as it sounds? Most of us are working age now so after Work and Sundays will be our only summer fun days. SEPTEMBER 1951 - HONORED SENIORS Well, I hope you all did a bit of relaxing these past few months 'cause there's a long hard year ahead. As you know, Joe D'Agostino, Joe LaPorte, Nancy Pepe, and Shirley McKay are working as president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer for this year's busy little beavers. LINE WAITING FOR WORK What's this? People waiting for work? Poor Mr. Joyal, now the work begins, no sooner had school begun when he found a willing and able crew wait- ing to help him get The Chronicle out on schedule. the pianists. this honor. , g experience. PROMOTIONS i Since we are now seniors, we get editing responsi- bilities of The Emblem. Here are the seniors of The Emblem staff: Joyce Brown, Bob DeBishop, Judy Dewey, Jan DiCaprio, Bob Haskell, Syl Lewis, Joe D'Agostino, Nancy Pepe, and Sonya Joll. MERCY, MERCY, MOST HONORED ONES These were the famous last words of the Fresh- men on Freshmen Day. It was loads of fun ffor the Seniors at leastl and the Freshmen showed good humor and sportsmanship. STOP THE MUSIC! Stop the music? Heavens no, not when we are doing so well. Barbara, Joan, and Janice played their last All-State Concert as members of the All- State Orchestra this October. These three are among the few in Connecticut to participate four years straight. The Singing Aristocracy took some more mem- bers from our class: Dick Rider, Annamae Panella, Nancy Pepe, and Johanna Triano with Sonya Joll as accompanist. Two members of the Minstrels were in the All-State Chorus: Ruth Schmidt and Bruce Bennett. For the first time Southington had a member in the All-State Band. Gerry Allen was a cornetist of the group. Southington was very well represented in Connecticut's greatest high school musical event. GREASE PAINT OR QUIT YOUR KIDDING Laughter ran rampant in Falcon Hall November 30 and December 6th when the heretofore hidden dramatic talent of some of our classmates was first displayed. Our thanks to Miss Barry and Miss Walsh for managing and directing the whole affair, and to the cast: Ruth Schmidt, Butch Bassett, Kash Shabon, Janet Reed, Barbara DiCaprio, Newt Brenner, Syl Lewis, Bruce Bennison, Bob Haskell, Bob DeBishop, Joan Meade, and Betty Chamberlain. We would also like to thank -all those behind the scenes people who helped with the production. Everyone who saw it will agree it was swell entertainment and that's no kidding. WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE? This February the Seniors sponsored the annual Valentine Dance. Claire Gallagher and Eddie Jalo- weicki made good monarchs, winning the titles of king and queen from a group of three couples, the other two being Sylvia Lewis and Kenny Gibbs and Johanna Triano and George Snow. MORE HONORS To-day five more members of The Class of '52 were admitted into The National Honor Society. Congratulations to Constance Getman, Alice Hall, Richard Rider, Janet Reed, and Janice DiCaprio. CITIZENSHIP AWARD This year's D.A.R. Citizenship award based on service, scholarship, and character was presented to Florence Derynoski, a deserving member of our class worthy of the honor. TALENT EVERYWHERE Evidence of practically every type of talent - artistic, dramatic, literary, and musical appear in our class. There is another definitely marked talent here too, that of sports. Many of ,our classmates have distinguished themselves in the field of sports, but one of our men proved outstanding. Ray Michan- czyk has been elected a member of the All-State Football Team and also of the Scholastic National High School Team. We know you will go far in the field of sports, Ray. SENIOR PROM Oh those soft lights and decorations at the Senior Prom! A romantic atmosphere that provided fun and enriched the treasury. FINIS THE EDITORS OF THE CHRONICLE NEWS SINCERELY HOPE YOU HAVE ENJOYED FOUR YEARS' FLASHBACKS. DEAR READERS, 25