Stafford Springs High School - Torch Yearbook (Stafford Springs, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1955 volume:

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A , .A.,,..... 4 F ly 5 I s 13 U d I 27 Cl 35 Cl b 39 I A 47 Sp 51 R 1 4 . - 1 Ji, , ss .f-semis I STAFFORD HIGH SCHOOL I-'0RfWORD As our senior year at Stafford High School draws to a close, we turn our heads back, board the train of thought, and follow the tracks of memory down the road of the past. Each signal, every crossing is brought into focus by the beam of the engine, symbolizing an event or activity which stood out from the four brief years of our high school life. Com- mencement was the ultimate destination of this train. As we now near this destination, we would like to have those who made our journey a pleasant one, our teachers, parents, friends, and classmates, look back with us into the past. The 1955 Torch will serve as a track along which we shall recall these mem- ories, and share them with you. 050164 NON We, the Seniors of Stafford High School, would like to dedicate the T955 Torch to Mr. John Moriarty. Our friend- ship and love for him stemmed from The Cinderella Ball, our Junior Prom and one of the outstanding events of our high school life, which we sponsored under the advice and general assistance of Mr. Moriarty. We were delighted when we realized he was to be our home-room teacher for our last year at Stafford High. He has been a friend and counselor to us during the past year, and he has listened patiently to our many problems, both of academic and personal nature, with deep concern. In dedicating the T955 Torch to him, each of us would like to express our gratitude to Mr. Moriarty and to wish him a bright and happy future. 5691 1 lx :EM ht Nl Xi ,rv 3 X Q rr. fix -pf' f I is QA J X l JK wxyl n M NWX Qi ZQVV iv A Xb . 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XZ, p s slr ... . - 1 MISS LOUISE BRUNELL Assistant Principal Mathematics IZTIIIIIIIIII XHII i'55A'3 1X f S g, E4-adm' Q U 'gulf 7.7 , 'Ly 'vlhvi ,I .UM AJ J I 'IM 'I 1 M WL -1 it - X is 2 -if T . ? i MISS MR. EDWARD BASTOLLA MRS. MARY BUISSON fl Biology Maihemafics 1 I , If x x I I FACULTY x 1 Q MI fx I 'I U .0 ui V 1 ww 'nxyw f!,LIymm ' I' QI nl 'XY PII , I f , I IA U U I Af PM I W s IIIIJII u lL'I4c'I WAITISIR fi IJ' .s J '1'1 ' I ' I- I. ,., . - in I . I Y '12 ' X4 .3 if U al S lM , ,, , 7 I .' 'S I I '-Q S U u f I 'I I Jiri gb TI' . ' I RR R I J I Q Q-' sf' 1' 1 S iff? E- 5' ' - lj --- - S' I 'M MRS. DORIS DEVERA MISS MARION FITZGERALD MR. KENNETH GALE Social Studies, Music Commercial Subiects I Band Direcfor QIIQI 23? IQ .QQ 7 'i XL? u -lg T T- E1 wi xi if X ,V . , 1 I QQ - A - W 3 W ' f R f M xox in QXXRX X X H N-4 . 1 Y X4 , X rf i ix i ' X 5 - L X y xx . X F err ,VKX G5 I L 3 I ll X bl ' A v . 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VIRGINIA RAFETTO Physical Educciion 5 A Y, 11 H 9 , Q MRS SE ROOR Y' f C' I MISS KATHERINE SHEEHAN Guidance Direcior, English QW? 'jx x Sf V R vm ,j Tir! JN bfbyi' Nw if .yf7.Q5J LPN Jrmfg R M 1 .. 11 I A .W f J T - . W Tix 4 H ' ,Y ' f MR. RAYMOND WALSH W MR. LEO WHELTON English Indusiriol Arts MR- LEWIS VOULTAS L . . We fx X f 'IO Q.,- V, ' 'yj,wP ' ,, AJ i f X 5 U WJ . jf 9 MCP. G3 I QXVW. Lf X ff 7:19 C7 f 0-' . V' ff ' X N fx' 7 5 L 'X if W I ' - Lf fs ' R S 3 R E . --J ' . 32 -1 fi - ' j Q .X r m .. .K kkr. V .gf.g . I . ? R - ' L '22 MRS. RUTH WITT MRS. EUGENIE PANCIERA MRS. BEATRICE GllMAN Cufeferia Ccfeieria Cafeferiu O R : 3 j R , f' 7? 3 R' JJ 'f .AL fi Ak 'V . ., , IJ ,...-- nf' q 1' MRS. MILDRED CALCHERA Secretary ' MR. WOODROW Custodian PITKAT g l' if MR. WESLEY PRUCKER Custodian -Ll T lgpf Hg LITERARY COMMITTEE TYPING COMMITTEE Left to Right: Row I: M. Molitoris, M. Lazzerin, J. Ravetto, A. Left to Right: Row I: D. Palin, M. Gilman, H. Wytas, J. Works. Rounds. Row Il: A. Bouchard, R. Fafrak, D. Scussel, M. Scott. Row II: P. Hodgsen, G. Foody, M. Sartori. BUSINESS COMMITTEE Left to Right: Row I: I. Skinner, C. Ryder, P. Greene, E. Duker. Row ll: S. Newton, L. Possocco, D. Peterson, S. St. Marie, D. Collette. ART COMMITTEE Left to Right: Richard Ziemba, Georgiana Hanic, Jane Adamo- wicz, William Hoch. Miss Katherine Sheehan .. .. . .. . , ...Faculty Advisor Peter Schreier ..... .. .. .. . Editor-in-Chief TORCH STAFF Composed of forty-two Seniors, the Torch Staff met every Wednesday afternoon. The yearbook was designed by Lanny Holderith, Layout Editor, and the Layout Committee. The large amount of art work was done by the Art Committee, with Richard Ziemba as Art Editor. Richard Dobson, Photography Editor, and the Photography Committee were responsible for all the photography to be seen in this year's Torch, while the Literary Committee, with Mary Lazzerin as Editor, was in charge of all writeups. Typing was clone by the Typing Editor, Helen Wytas, and the Typing Committee. Advertising and selling the 1955 Torch was the iob of Carlene Ryder and the Business Committee. Peter Schreier, the Editor-in-Chief, was responsible tor tying all the parts into the finished yearbook. The job was supervised by Miss Katherine Sheehan, our loyal faculty advisor. Advisor and Editor LAYOUT COMMITTEE PHOTOGRAPHY COMMITTEE Left to Right: Row I: M. Panciera, C. Sorensen, L. Holderith, Left to Right: Seated: D. Jacobsen, M. Carlier, R. Dobson, M. V. Toman. Murray. Row Il: N. Kunhardt, L. Ricci, J. Duquette. Left to Right: Standing: J. Poggie, P. Lusa, T. Fontanella. .X fy in fi- Nx XJ' ,wa val 'qv YK Q? .sg X 31.4 QQ? 5 ef' S 4,5 9 f x 1 xo' x X Q 5 6 .-- X 3- 11 f 9 Q, ' 0 --. B 'fl EL Q94 - 'iii GQRQKO ..., - - ,- wal I I in :' SHINGTON D-C. X f I x x N 44.55 :Mgmt l r ol.,,,- W!!! TORC H W I 6 ?' -Q09 5'flVl0R5' T TLV xl--T ii- ig .fill SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to Right: Row I: H. Wytas, Secretary, T. Emhoff, Vice-President, V. Toman, Treasurer, R. Dobson, President, Miss Harmon, Mr. Moriarity, Advisors. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President ,..,..,,... .. . ...... Richard Dobson Secretary ........ ........ H elen Wytas Vice-President ...,..,. ...,.. T homas Emhoff Treasurer ...,.. ...... V irginia Toman SENIOR CLASS HISTORY As we near Commencement and the end of our four years at Stafford High, we would like to recall some of the things which we particularly enioyed during these years. We had been in Stafford High for only two weeks when we were initiated by the sophomore class. That evening, we were the guests of the iuniors at the Freshman Social. We elected Donald Scussell, Presi- dent, Richard Dobson, Vice-President, Mary Lazzerin, Secretary, and Myleen Panciera, Treasurer. The first activity sponsored by our class was the Valentine Dance in February, which was both a social and financial success. The year passed quickly and we were now sopho- mores. lt was our turn to initiate the freshmen, and we really put the underclassmen through the paces. Everyone enioyed our first big dance, the Christmas Dance. Later that year we held the Spring Hop, April in Paris. Our class officers that year were Michael Molitoris, President, Donald Scussell, Vice- President, Mary Lazzerin, Secretary, and Virginia Toman, Treasurer. We really started earning money for our Wash- ington trip in our Junior year, when we sold Christ- mas cards. After sponsoring the annual Dungaree Drag, we started to plan for the .lunior Prom. We called it Cinderella Ball, and everyone who attended had a wonderful time. Class officers that year were Richard Dobson, President, Mike Molitoris, Vice-Presi- dent, Helen Wytas, Secretary, and Virginia Toman, Treasurer. Before we knew it, we were Seniors and we began working on the Magazine Drive. A few days after the close of the drive, we were enjoying ourselves and making money at the Fair Booth. After complet- ing our last fund-raising activities we were pack- ing our bags and heading for the Nation's Capitol. After returning from Washington, we presented Class Night for the entertainment of students, par- ents and faculty. As Commencement draws nearer, we become increasingly aware that our wonderful days at Stafford High School are coming to a close. The memory of these years will remain with us always. if Acad ng s quiet futside Gfli 9 de , but 5 UN I'1CeY Secre 4' a ' Hon orch 4, Lib tl ?' ln' 'horux I ! I f' JOHN BOUTHILLIER lout Academic f silence were golden, I'd be a million- re . . . studious . . . independent . . quiet and shy until he knows his ound . . . conscientious . . . sheds the 'nelight . . . good worker. National Honor Society 3, 4, Fair Booth rmmittee 45 Football 2. 1 -5. . ALICE BOUCHARD Al I Business Silence is all right for some people . . . pet aversion - oral talks . . . twinkling eyes that predict mischief . . . loves Office Practice . . . always with Doreen . . . good worker . . . cashier at the Palace Theatre. F. H. A. 1, Secretary 25 Torch 4, library 4g Fair Booth Committee 4. V' 'Q' Xl MARY CARLIER Toot Business life without sports is not life . . . iust loves homeworkl?l . . . dark hair, always neat, a girl like this is nice to meet . . . ready smile . . . always willing to lend a helping hand. Torch 4, Junior Prom Committee 37 Fair Booth Committee 4, Basketball 'I, 2, 3, 4. 15 x SENIORS Bqb5 Academic Whatever you do, do wisely . . . al- ways willing to help in any class activity . . . likes roller skating . . . her ambi- tion is to be a nurse. Dramatic 37 Fair Booth Committee 4, Basketball 1, 2, 4, Chorus I, ini, DIANNE COLLETTE Dianne Academic Laugh and the world laughs with you . . . good natured . . . mischievous pranks . . . iokester . . . keen sense of humor . . . the maiden fair with iet black hair . . . a good sport . . . helpful . . . carefree. Dramatic 4, Torch 4, New Era 2, 3, 4: Student Council 4, Junior Prom Committee 3g Fair Booth Committee 45 Basketball, Assistant Manager 3, Manager 4. SENIORS I , u N, . .X f , V ' If f' I ,, W 1 4, G , I - I oey ,K Y, f en a -tli' s It I I III all I I ,, . L c 's 'rig t . . . . . 0 D' W f If enelf l arguzo lp ann . . .barelvee . . . ' m no Us i I If sungur d a mind his- o . Wes ular . . p le ea ' d likeable cl if m'-me - - - lwld ork -T V S li ' . ' e ne ees Y ' unior Prom Committ e 3, air Bodth ys I to I d a an ,H e 4 f . . v y W' . ell- o n mm' e ' w -iced. X I t , Torc h A i e , Co-Chai ' 4, C idor Mon r , C - dent 'l, President ', 'l, 2 ited d 5 St nt uncil C ' te , Chai an, B M 5 se? g 4 s Nations Test 2, Boys' ate 3. xgra Ju iw m i JUDITH DUQUETTE Duke Business Softly speaks and sweetly sings . . . very attractive . . . school girl complexion . . . lover of good music . . . quiet, re- served, good listener . . . a pleasing manner . . . doesn't mind listening to a ioke now and then. History 3, 4, F. H. A. Treasurer 1, Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4, Torch 4, Library 2, 3, 4, Student Council 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Fair Booth Committee 4, Corridor Monitor 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, All-State Chorus 3, 4, Intramural Basket- ball i, 2, Operetta 2, 3, United Nations Test 3. drIv a gi .lui 5 , , rw I 'A Y' 4 xi .I K, ' ayfisij 1 4 K I Q ' s I I 'S YN xl ,-.Y , , . :si i ', I ' 'iv ROSE FAFIIAK g' i I 1 I. I, ,B I THOMAS EMHOFF R s f ' . BW ,,Tomm ,, General Works and not words . . . a friend Y all who know her . . . blushes ea His sense of humor is the best, his per- - C'lWcY5 Wearing saddle shoe' - sonality tops the rest . . . enthusiastic lime' and fesefifed - ' l- e95Y loU9l supporter of class activities . . . always - - ' l'elPfUl - ' - BUSY 90m9- looking for a good time . . . finds more . l . . comfort and thrill in o '32 Ford than in a P F,nH6o':m'mItQe1ogfhF4:r Lgbgiayctmmii 'ss Buick. its fo ' ' U' Junior Prom Committee 3, Fair Committee, Co-Chairman 4, Class Vi 4, X P 'd 4. V -X. s ' I. TCSI ent X? I :KX J XS xx TCSQ, J' 5 ,X FQ! f , 'JfIqXl6, :N.'Ii'i I I W 46 - I- I Nil : ,Q i f :I Q - sw ,cf V J qlibayi. nv., ' I U V ! M' Xvffsft f Ill A IDL, I IAC! THOMAS FONTANELLA It l Rook Academic A little nonsense now and then, is rel- ished by the best of men . . . laughs with his eyes . . . Peter's right-hand man . . . enthusiastic basketball player . . . I was on T.V. Dramatic 3, Torch 4, New Era lg Junior Prom Committee 3, Fair Booth Committee 4, Baseball 3, Basketball l, 2, 3, 45 Chor- us 4p Operetta 4, Intramural Basketball 'l. J ,ku f SENIORS f. it QU Glow wap Library Fair Booth l 5 M YH Business PEGGY GREENE A smile on her lips, a twinkle in her ,,Pe ,, A d . eye, she'll have many friends as years 9 cu flmc go by . . . cute little blonde with an equally cute giggle . . . conscientious worker . . . endless vitality. Dramatic 4, F. H. A. l, 25 Torch 4, Student Council 'lp Junior Prom Committee 3, Fair Booth Committee 4, Basketball 'l, 2, 4, Chorus 'l, 2, Operetta lg Inter-class Plays l. 'l7 Quiet persons are welcomed 'everywhere . . . calm and unrumed . . . class spirit . . . quips and pranks . . . flashing en- ergy . . . friendly to everyone . . . a heart with room for all . . . sentimental . . . understanding friend. Dramatic 2, 3, 4, Camera 3, 4, Torch 4, Neyv Era 3, Library 2, 3, Junior Prom Committee 3, Fair Booth Committee 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Band lp Future Teach- ers 4. ww Q W' f N 'N 5 E N n oizsvgl rw, e'e'Ur X s 5 V 'K ly Q ,Q 9 pts! Sl Ex 'P t 4 y vi x CX L f Wi' ROBERTA HATHAWAY Busine GEORGIANNA HANIC Georgie General naenu General She brightens our lives with her friendly smile . . . a friend to everyone . . . Light-hearted, 'Friendly and 'full of fun . . . nice clothes and most of them she makes herself . . . her ambition - de- signing clothes . . . aspiring artist . . . active F. H. A. member. Dramatic 'l, 2, 3, 4, Camera 4, F. H. A. Secretary 'l, President 2, 3, 4, Torch 4, Library 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Fair Booth Committee 4, Chorus 3, Inter-class Plays l. ,K 'K ' sf xi . Wll.LlAM HGCH Willbe ' j General Men of'few'yvord'S are the best men . Lx. '.roguish humor . . . likes to sketch and draw in his spare time . . . me- chanically minded .Vx . champion clock watcher . . . supports class activities. Torc 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Fair Booth ommitfee 4, Band l, 2, 3. always around when you need her . . . easy to get along with . . . beautiful hair . . . gentle manner. Dramatic 'l, 2, Chorus 'l, 2. ket look for sport .i. the . uncdntr - able 3, Fair Captain 2, 3 P m C 'tee Bask b ll l, lnt al S rts l, 'ZA l s ' perso is alw a desirt personf. ' e'wi e e basketbn fl o ' . X. ggrgeti c erleader . . fri y mile or . . . wonderl sen e 0 A umor . cheef worker allva if X . Alf! 'V l' History 2, 3, 4, . . A. 1, 2, Junior' lhkn Committee 3, Fair Boo Commfktfie 4, Basketball 'l, 2, 3, 4, Chee leading Captain l, 2, 3, 4, Band 'l, 2, 1 Operetta 'l. HAROLD HOLDERITH Lanny Acaden Strange things are happening . . . f of shenanigans . . . a man of ma moods . . . Donald's right-hand m . . . snappy dresser . . . makes any cl: a pleasure to attend. History 4, Dramatic 2, 3, 4, Torch Junior Prom Committee 3, Fair Bac Committee 4, Basketball 2, Movie C erators 2, 3, Football 2, Radio Club 2. DOR THY 'DOVL siness NANCY Wm 'Talkin omes b atur .. appears U! ,,N ,, o be q et, . . . e dly, pleasing an - Busmess nanner . . . ever r u es to help an e ..h tost'd...in ? ve... ,low bu sure. F. . 15 Pa' Booth o mitt A, ' 4, Junio o g 3 qs. :etba 1 C us , .1 4,4 37 '- O Committee 3, Fair 4, Chorus 1. ' Bond 1 SENIORS outdoors dances smok- mg JEAN LAKE Ieannie Business Be silent and safe . . . Goldilocks and er flute . . . loves to roller skate . . . me doesn't blushg her face iust gets red . . very helpful and cooperative . . . 'iergy plus . . . liked by all. Library 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 4. X7 ,Z , WMM 0 I WWZZQ f 420 ylfffafz ' - j Lava .4 uf' ' .ix . f ' - HMV l .lijif ll -my .ii 1 MARY LAZZERIN Mary Academic In all work she takes a part . . . likes Spanish and Latin . . . persevering . . . her ambition is to become a teacher . . . loves homework . . . nice clothes . . . busy as a bee. History 2, 3, 4, Dramatic 1, 2, Treas- urer 3p National Honor Society 3, 4, Torch, Literary Editor 4, New Era 1, 2, Assistant Editor 3, Editor-in-Chief 4, Li- brary 1, Chief Librarian 2, 3: Student Council 15 Junior Prom Committee 3, Fair Booth Committee 4g Class Officer, Secre- tary 1, 2, U. N. Test 3, Inter-class Plays 1. X Booth Commit- tee 4 PETER LUSA Painter Academic Give me liberty and plenty of itl . . . one of the boys . . . bashful to those he doesn't know . . . a hero on the basket- ball fioor . . . hearty laugh . . . inde- pendent . . . He drives a Cadillac . . . carefree. Dramatic 3, Torch 4, Fair Booth Com- mittee 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta 2, 3. SENIGRS UVSDWKAJLD McQUAID lil A u General J no wom'n disturb my peace . . . n tyured K avari e pas :me . Q . 'Y T' V , sleep T. . . vvtell-my nered . . , Who X I, iny ed schopl bashtul . . , secret Ng ugltfs' . . rse to homework . . . ' li ke' with ars. xikeisjto gb L c YJ- Hjzlunior Gtrdm Committee 3, Fair Booth Committee 4. C, tx SUSAN NEWTON Sue Business A merry heart makes a cheerful coun- tenance . . . friendly and sincere . . . a cute little brunette with a captivating smile . . . full of fun . . . a passion for dangling jewelry . . . Where's Doreen? F. H. A. 1, Vice-President 2, Secretary 3, 4, Torch 4, Library 4, Fair Booth Com- mittee 4. ' r MICHAEL MOLlTORISt a Mike ' Academic Where there's a will there'sa way . . . capable leadel of many school activitijs . . . conscientious atnldent . . f ambition plus initiative equal Mlke . . . his hobby is public speaking Jn. . a loyal 4-H mem- I ber. ' yy History 3, Co-President 4,lDramatic 3, National Honor Society 3, 4, Torch 4, New Era 2, Student Council, Treasurer 3, President 4, Junior lirom Commiltee 3, Fair Bbotl Committee 4, rridor Moni- tor, 3, 4, Class President 2, ice-President 3, Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Operetta Class Play l. DIANNE PALIN Chickie Business lt's the song you sing and the smile you wear, that are making the sunshine everywhere . . . very businesselike . . . always willing to help . . . sociable . . neat dresser. Dramatic 4, Torch 4, Library l, Junior Prom Committee 3, Fair Booth Committee 4, Chorus l, Operetta T. I. M. J MICHAEL lr , T 4 'l ltrflvll I Mu JI ' 'V fi Ge Arc K ., . f ...-z Whitt do fou want' me to sfo .l. .? reads Shakespeare we A. yyiery frlendl in a quiet' way .,.'. al gfys ready to lil anyone . . . lokestto augh and be m i ...likes Hot-Rods. fl, ,L ,J S, . 1 - f ff' Junior Prom Committee 3, Fair Boot 'Committee' 4, Torch 4. I ! MYLEEN tx y Acaden' x , . V Bles with pl ases . . 4. defen er of h own' inio s . 4 M. look e she im. lk o as i 4 magazine . . e ite L . . ous . . 'et a 1 - .1 er . . 't r o-P ide t 4- Dra si ent 4 rc 4 as e or s n r C Captain 4 t' o r 1 y 3, 4 h , N1 Era , , , F i l ooth Co ittee 4, lc Tr r T, C u - l t - P Ne paper Re ort r , Maga n Dr ' . J N 20 J DOREEN PETERSON Dee Business Short, pretty, clean, and neat, jolly, terry, very sweet . . . friendly and fun iving . . . sparkling eyes and beautiful :ir . . . very pleasing to know . . . a nture homemaker of America. F. H. A. l, Reporter 2, 3, Vice-President National Honor Society 3, 4, Torch 4, :ir Booth Committee 4, Library 4. U . INBSS g laugh . . . wonderful out- ice ' know . . . con- of ti mor VUYY 3: Fair :oth 4, Chorus 1, 'ators 4. if MAX, IDL, LN' X l,AJlvj:r1.4b,gf J, W ti ,few 1. ffbifflf JOHN POGGIE Yoko Academic lf books were girls, l'd study all the time . . . tall, dark and handsome . . . sharp clothes . . . likes sports, especially basketball . . . alert . . . witty . . . un- predictable moods. History 2, 3, 4, Dramatic 3, Torch 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Fair Booth Committee 4, Baseball 2, Basketball 'l, 2, 3, 4, Radio Club, President 'l, 2, 3, 4. LEAH RICCI Ric Academic Happy-go-lucky, full of life . . . petite, pretty and peppy . . . energetic cheer- leader . . . watch that temper . . . wide- eyed . . . personality plus . . . fun to be with . . . a captivating smile. History 3, 4, Dramatic l, 2, Secretary 3, President 4, Torch 4, New Era 2, 3, 4, Ski 2, Library 1, 2, Junior Prom Commit- tee 3, Fair Booth Committee 4, Basket- ball l, Cheerleading 2, Captain 3, 4, Band l. 21 SENIORS ,M me POSOC I Q 'ng all packages . . . :Tyger ox . . full of ep and ener Q ea y smile . . illing ect: g gl neat 5 has Torch 4, Fair Booth Com- mittee 4, Chorus l, Movie Operators 4. BARBARA ROBBINS Barb Business She takes life as it comes . . . quiet at first, but easy to know . . . shy smile . . . always willing to help . . . liked by everyone who knows her . . . placid . , . good natured. Fair Booth Committee 4. SENICRS B ation Lead- 3 , orch 4, Fair Committee 4, Bas etball 'l, 2, 4, 'l, 2, 3, 4, Movie Operators 4. - fi I 7' R. : CX' ' rp N ,of tx uf L NJ . 'v 1 rw PETER SCHREIER Pete Academic lf at first you don't succeed . . . a whiz in math . . . sharp dresser . . . our Parade of Youth Correspondent . . . not averse to a bit of mischief now and then . . . bashful at times. Dramatic 3, National Honor Society 3, 4, Torch Editor-in-Chief 4, Student Coun- cil 3, Junior Prom Committee 3, Fair Booth Committee 4, Corridor Monitors 3, United Nations Test 3, Press Reporter 4, Pnrnnln nf Ynntla fnrrnennnrlnnt R A- CARLENE RYDER Carl Business Her most treasured asset - her sense of humor . . . 'Friendly and pleasant . . . good citizen . . . loyal 4-H member . . loves to square dance and polka . . our representative to Girls' State . . . sociable. Dramatic 3, F. H. A. 1, Torch Business Editor 4, Library 3, 4, Junior Prom Com- mittee 3, Girls' State 3, Intramural Bas- ketball 2. MARTHA SCOTT Scottie ' ,,13 Acqkdc Defeat avoidsjho i' o r o know it . . . studiodlsv . . looks 'F rd til teaching c ear . . . Hkeg .hi b t avoid rn . .f. ays d - oing sorh ' g Wort Ile . . . good per- sovl talk toy!! IV tif Toc , New 4, Libraryl2, 3, 4, Fai? ootx mmittee 4, Chor . United Na ionsvTe , 4, F. H. A. 4 .df V t 'A 22 f yt f X4 5R7NsJEpLAx Bob' ll General W W ndl s le daily r tine - work : ob . . ,,terror in th iod English . . mo s Ava f orlite astime . . . ar hisl eres . . ischief dwells n esence . . ng smile. Ch rus l Junio P m Committee 3, air tooth ommitt LTR tak: it eos . . . help, call on Bucky unharried . . . pos- bu e is golden Y Baseball 3, Junior Prom Fair Booth Committee 4. 'Bill' General e 'Earl o b l .to is - this may be ri y oriyoth uys . . . al- s s t i . en t r s o urry . . usually wing quiet in his ix 'b ketball 3, 4, JOEL SOKOLOV Zook Academic All the world loves a true sport . . . hero on the basketball court . . . has a way with women . . . he iust ambles along . . . sense of humor . . . tall and angular, Student Council 2, 4, Junior Prom Com- mittee 3, Fair Booth Committee 4, Basket- ball l, 2, 3, 4. 23 4, SENIOR ,iff IRENE SKINNER Irene Academic Silence? What's that . . .? always on the alert . . . quizzical . . . never a dull moment when this girl's around . . . un- bounded vitality . , . not as studious os she looks . . . loyal friend. F. H. A. l, 2, Torch 4, New Era 'lg library 'l, 2, 3, Junior Prom Committee 3, Fair Booth Committee 4, Intramural Basketball 1. CAROL f , Acade Poised ith digni lad . . . , calm, co r us and c peteB . . . per- fect tas in c . . . n hi ' t dilticul to ma r . the clas av ' . . . hel n ndable. Dram t , 4, T 4- i, V - President , ibraryl , air ogyom- mittee 4, B ke ll l, us 'l, , ' ed Nation 3, eret Nflnter- s Plays 1. Q J If 1 MM SENIGRS l General Qlfwireywfbyy lm :Iwi . . easy-going in . . . iet , ti esqr . . pleasant disposi- III str si ent type . . . bashful Y smil . . . iunior ireman . . . great sense CJ umor. Junior Prom Committee 3, Fair Booth Committee 4. STEPHEN SZYCH , Xlf If lm Steve Al?vv:adeIhiJc2JiJ f N , lf some trpuble sh d u s tyjincjvfirst it's got to ve dfi get .U t , I man with t ubq . . . i s po r 1 ln.anc:leEni likea Zgfady to ISI me 1 Cq E .1 , Bdse all 3, Band 'l, Z 3, 4, Fair Booth Committee 4. s F one . well Torch Commit- f- . Rx! sf xx -.1 ,QW danc- A demii A. Vice Society 3, 4 Junio 2, Chorus 47 Unitei Nations Class 2, 3, 4. HELEN WYTAS Red Academi The poise that refreshes . . . a whiz i commercial subiects . . . very efficient an cooperative . . . a witty redhead . . blushes easily . . . an A student . . a success in everything she undertake . . . a future secretary. F. H. A. Historian lj National Honc Society 3, 4, Torch Typing Editor 47 New Era 1, 37 Junior Prom Committee 31 Fa Booth Committee 4, Chorus l, 2, Unite Nations Test 3, Operetta 2, Class Seen tary 3, 47 Magazine Drive, Assistant Mar ager 4. ,ur ,J SANDRA YOUNG SENICRS mf W 's 'dY G' ' RICHARD zlEMaA Mk! M 'A little package of dynamite . . ,,R. h,, A 1 . ports enthusiast . . . a pol good a d 'C , ' rue . . . lively and energetic Q- r Sp h 9 , 5 9 .cur ' I .ll if without o score of friends . . . co o- ,X I , 5, I , . I h calm I iv' - - - 'WVU' on 'i - ,U and s . . . fi d g t satisfactio Z . 5 S 'bull Wm5 4 izrgultrisndlyecizyd guiet !Lay.nMnd . . ' ,221 T 6 A, JZ' Torch Art Editor 41 Junior Prom Coni- ! V , mittee 35 Fair Booth Committee 4: Bose , jf 'I ban 1 2, 3. 4, Basketball 1, 3, Ch ,M ' ' 3 ,Vip 11 Unit d Nations Test 3. n jf Wx M l K' UA! Diff' 'W f' 4 I! ' I . 1 1 t fi' , . 1' 0 1 .I ' f f 1 t I , f I , 'L ' . lj, t I L 1 f . ,uf 9 I 1 4 Qffilgiw ' , n f J! Ol I lei' A 51531115 Y sie Q B Q t greg' gum Y 3-qf JFTLJ FWY1 9- TL if-gr 3, 25 .Y D '. ,IL-.avi-A, V 'U L. ,L kggm 1 , X ? .XX is EN MSS M K X ogg!!! -'T - X o ' L4' I A JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President John Serafin Secretary Charlotte Wilson Vice-President Francis Johndrow Treasurer . Marilyn Neri JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The Junior Prom was the outstanding social event of the year for the Junior Class. Other successful dances were the Dungaree Drag and Sock Hop. Late in October they started selling Christmas cards. This campaign afforded the class a great deal of fun as well as a large financial gain. Next year the Juniors are anticipating the Senior Play, the Fair Booth, Class Night, and Commencement. They hope they will be as successful in their activities next year as they have been this year. JUNIOR Left to Right: Row I: M. Weirs, P. Royce, M. Neri, S. Panciera, Iaaclca. K. Pradel, V. Sfreddo, C. Wilson, S. Sulcup, M. Kihl, B. Rossi, Row III: B. Schlaffer, A. Scott, M. Smith, J. Moseley, R. Woods Row II: M. Rizner, A. Sartori, J, McGowan, F. Johndrow, F Vollans, J. Tripoli, C. Schwarz, G. Richens, E. Tiziani, A. Ku . M. Sokolov, M. Sladelc, R. Kuehl, J. Serafin. . 'J .3 ,gt W S I J WIP H 6 M ea J o ff-ft JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to Right: Kneeling: J. Serafin, President, F. Johndrow, Vice-President. Standing: C. Wilson, Secretary, M. Neri, Treasurer: Mr. Walsh, Miss Barry, Advisors. CLASS Left to Right: Row I: E. Dickey, B. Francini, B. Boone, C. Ar- genta, M. Rizner, C. Dennerly, S. Fain, P, Gilbert, L. Ambrosi J. Coderre. Row II: J. BoufhiIIier, F. Hunter, E. Casagrande, D. Casagrande R. Bernot, S. Chapman, S. Jakobsen, A. Ahlers, M. Campo, H ,nr-14 1 I Bartholomew, P. Bidorini, K. Cummings, C. Huling. Row III: B. Butler, J. Hansen, J. Hansen, R. Brown, R. Cheman D. Hathaway, R, De Pelligrini, R. Hathaway, G. Fickiet, D. Bot nick, R. Cournayer, R. Beaupre, D, Frassinelli. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President . .. ,.,.. William Duval Secretary. .Judith Muzio Vice-President, , . ,.William August Treasurer... , .. David DeFosse SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The Holiday Sleigh Ride and the Spring Hop were dances sponsored by the Sophomores this year. They also held the Freshman Talent Assembly and the Freshman Social. They are looking forward to their Junior year with the Junior Prom, Christmas Card Campaign, and the Dungaree Drag. In the future they see the Magazine Drive, the Fair Booth, the Washington Trip, and finally, Commencement. They hope that next year will be as profitable, both educationally and socially, as was this year. SGPHOMORE Left to Right: Row I: M. Ekenbarger, E. Agostini, M. French, E. Hansen, J. Hall, C. Clifton. Row Ill: D. Defosse, R. Casa- D. Avery, D. Cartier, J. Allard, G. Depeau, M, Beaupre, J. grande, B, Hillebrecht, R. Francini, G. Choma, B. August, D Dickey, J. Hall, P. Cooley. Row II: G. Bidwell, J, Connor, E. Bolieau, T. Canestrari, J. Chrostowslxy, E. Bresnahan, J. Cham Dehullu, B. Fisher, C. Greene, P. Esty, W. Estell, R. Clark, W. pagne, R. Clapprood, E. Bouchard. Ekenbarger, W. Duval, J. Goodrich, J. Fafralx, J. Fontanella, al l Oz, 9 9 9 O SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Left to Right: Seated: D. Defosse, Treas- urer, W. Duval, President. Standing: J. Muzio, Secretary, W. Au- guste, Vice-President, Mrs. Scussell, Ad- visor. .rf CLASS Left to Right: Row I: A. Van Kleeck, N. Rose, A. Hurchala, C. Sedlak, C. Willis, B. Speer, J. Moore, N. Tinti. Row Ill: S. Scho- Royce, J. Oldrini, J, Tiziani, C. Ramsey, D. Poleshuk, G. Trem- field, R. Littell, J. Zimmerman, R. Ryder, W. Squires, G. Rizner ko, S. Hoague. Row II: A. Thiesing, J. Thiesing, B. Spellman, J. Tomon, W. Matchett, R. Keirans, S. Knox, J. Senechal, R C. Schreier, J. Muzio, H. Houle, C. Lorenzetti, N. Spollacci, J. Modr, J. Mitchell. 31 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President Donald Sanger Secretary Elaine Perkins Vice-President Ralph Bartholomew Treasurer Nancy Frassinelli FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY The Freshmen were put through their paces before the student body at the Fresh- man Talent Assembly early in the year, That night they were the guests of the Sopho- more Class at the Freshman Social. They were just getting accustomed to the periods, classes, and corridors when the new addition was opened. They quickly overcame the confusion, and many joined clubs and distinguished themselves in sports. Looking to the future, they sponsored the Valentine Dance in February to raise money for their Senior Washington trip. They hope the rest of their high school lite will be as enioyable as this year was. FRESHMAN to Rught: Row I: R. Perkins, J, Hunziker, F. Layman, L. C. Sokolov, J. Kafka, K. Tobin, W. Murphy, E Bannon G Stanton D Sanger, J. Ahlers, D. Plourde, D, Andrews, C. My- Jellen, G. Borovoy, J. Dymerski, J. Martin, J. Hlllebrecht E elski. Row ll: J. Ricard, M. Tripoli, J. Pradel, L. Perkins, N. McCall, B. Woods. Row IV: P. Foucher A Lazzaris Hnath M Scott, M. Scranton, E. MacFarlane, N. Mason, I. E. Zalewa, F. Wiecenskl, P. Lusa, W. Mottes, V. Glupponl E us ansky E. Zelonka, D. Bessette, D. Banning. Row lll: S. La Belle, R. Kuehl, L. Roberts, D. Senechal, S. Spaulding E Heck C McQuaid, R. Marin, E. Sears, M. Janiak, K. Mullins, Valery, R. Littell. 32 t fffwf-wmv O W FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Left to Right: Standing: Elaine Perkins, Secretary: Ralph Bartholomew, Vice-President. Lett to Right: Seated: Donald Sanger, President, Nancy Frassinelli, Treasurer, Mr. Voultas, Advisor. CLASS Left to Right: Row I: C. Burke, N. Frassinelli, J. Cooley, E. Hathaway, S. Fiedler, P. Evans, B. Ellis, D. De Cicco, J. Bushey Buxton, S. Foucher, M. Clark, G. Artruc, C. Dickson, P. D'Amico, M. Uricchio, M. Moore. Row Ill: J. Bernot, K. Cibroski, M G. Della Bella. Row II: E. Ekenbarger, S. Farmer, J. Gilman, Allard, C. Gilbert, R. Case, R. Armelin, B. Armstrong, J. Chil N. Cavar, P. Hartley, A. Czapla, C, Gregori, B. Armstrong, D. kowitch, N. DePellegrini, R. Festi, A. Bergeron. 33 , : 1. .,., . li' s I , .2 s - Slow but sure! THE NEW ADDITION An event of great importance to the entire student body was the opening of the new S'I60,000, seven-room addition to Stafford High School. The students moved into the new addition on Monday morning, February 7. The three-story wing of brick veneer construction contains five class rooms, a biology laboratory, and a manual arts laboratory. 5 . 1 Classrooms of the future X I H Eu Q MW W fi -4. J-1' fl! 'T ' . K A 1 M H X I ..-gh ml ,g 1 f Q Q fl GYM 'rfnca-xere' X A I DREAM Q44 f I 9 f-fiqx 5 5 l4,?',H1, nomemfmwc, Emc.n.x-at-x A' H 61 LJ LJ LJ LA-J 'C T 29 3 ggglill T J L Y, if L You're in the wrong seat! CLASSES So that's the answer! Q E. 35:1 ,cz i 'ik' gsqyfi 5 Q33 M 'gi Ei ,Q f W Trigonometry - who invented that? CLASSES Looks like c tough problem! Sf' 64, - '5r 5 Q ... Eff -I fa Lf . R M, W4 5 3 A K 3 l f . , lA r-4 , 9 .A L S M T11-571 vc, J L J pxj 1 -J-L f Ljf I J f J 1- ,I L-Y F-vu ii f x 7 fe Q Q 0 Z 4 1 X t onnmaruc. x HISTORV x f X5 ff U 2 9 K' QXQQX og' 159-Y ovffga-Y 1 oops V018 ' Q 9486 K X Q 4 M ww 11.1 Y W E+ 1x4 mg' JLT UBS' BAND Left to Right: Row I: J. Hansen, J Bernot, G. Richens, S. Chapman, J Tremko, J. Skopek, R. Julian, R Littell, S. Szych. Row ll: M. Campo, G. Andrelsky, J. Tembler, Mr. Gale, R. Kuehl, D DeFosse, B. Beaulieu, J. Hansen C. Lake, R. Kuehl, J. Sedlak, R Keirans. CAMERA CLUB Left to Right: Row I: E. MacFar- lane, G. Richens, H. Bartholomew, M. Neri, J. McGown, M. Weirs. Row ll: D. Casagrande, D. De- Cicco, P. Bidorini, G. Foody, J. Allard, P. Greene, C. Wilson, Mrs. Scussell, Advisor. CLUBS CAMERA CLUB President .. ,. , ,. ,. ,. .,.., Harriet Bartholomew Vice-President .... . Janet McGowan Secretary, . . , , . ,. ..,...., Marilyn Neri Treasurer . . , ,. , ,. .. Gail Richens The Camera Club was organized to help students interested in photography to learn more about this field. These amateur photographers went on many picture-taking excursions this year, and returned to develop their own photographs, Money earned by members of the club through food sales was used to purchase an enlarger. BAND Besides representing Stafford High School at vari- ous music festivals, the Band plays an important role in school life. lt inspires the basketball team to vic- tory and plays at all school assemblies. The Band creates, for those who are members, an immeasure- able amount of enioyment by allowing these students to express themselves through music. DRAMATIC CLUB Left to Right: Row I: M. Allard, F. Hunter, B. Boone, J. Hillbrecht, D. Collette, G. Borovoy. Row II: A. Rounds, L. Ambrosi, M. Panceira, C. Screier, Miss Harmon Advisor, L. Ricci, J. Senechal, J Allard, G. Hanic, D. Poleshuk. Row III: I. Kuslansky, E. Duker, J Tizzani, E. Perkins, N. Frassinelli, S. Chapman, D. Defosse, J. Mit- chell. Row IV: D. Beaulieu, A. Theising J. Moore, K. Cummings, C. Soko lov, C. Sorensen, C. Gilbert, K Tobin, C. Greene, M. Campo, L Holderith, D. Botnick. Row V: R. Modr, D. Senechal, B Armstrong, S. Panciera, F. Vollans C. Schwarz, P. Greene, S. Fiedler D. Palin, R. Woods. CHORUS ger, N. Frassinelli, N. Rose, S D. Poleshuk. Row Il: D. Senechal, S. Schofield E. Buxton, M. Neri, C. McQuaid G. Artruc, N. Tinti, E. Chaffee, E grande. Ellis, G. Bidwell, J. Connor, K J. Thiesing, J. Senechal, C. Clifton Row IV: J. McGowan, J. Dymerski C. Schwarz, J. Muzio, J. Duquette M. Molitoris, W. Ekenbarger, T 7,1 man, B. Speer, C. Schreier. CLUBS DRAMATIC CLUB President . . . ..., . , . .... .. Leah Ricci Vice-President . ..,.. Carol Schreier Secretary. . .. , .... .. .,,. Myleen Panciera Treasurer. . , . ., .. , ., .,,.,. John Senechal The Dramatic Club, consisting of approximately fifty students, meets bi-weekly. Its aims are to hold worthwhile meetings, at which the students may learn about the phases of dramatic production which interest them. The club successfully presented three one-act plays last winter and observed a make-up demonstration at the High School. CHORUS In addition to singing many songs for its own en- joyment, the Chorus has presented many programs to the public. The result of a great deal of effort by the Chorus was the modern operetta presented last spring. Another operetta was planned for this spring plus participation in the graduation program. Left to Right: Row I: M. Ekenbar- Hoague, J. Della Bella, G. Tremko, C. Burke, D. Cartier, C. Dickson, 1 1 Ekenbarger, J. Tiziani, R. Casa- Row Ill: Miss Seroor, M. Neri, E. Cummings, J. Fontanella, V. To- man, H. Bartholomew, J. Moore, Fontanella, T. Canestrari, J. To- FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Left to Right: Row I: C. Gregori, I. Chilkowitch, G. Hanic, G. Foody, J. Moore. Row II: J. Kafka, J. Gilman, A. Rounds, Miss Giovanoni, Advisor, C. Schreier, C. Dennerly, D. Peter- son, E. Buxton. Row III: J. Pradel, C. Dickson, G. Jellen, B. Armstrong, G. Artuc, l. Hnoth, M. Janiak. Row IV: E. Ekenbarger, R. Marin, B. Woods, B. Hetu, E. Perkins, D. Poleshuk, A. Bouchard, S. Newton. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA left to Right: Row I: D. Avery, C Schreier, F. Vollans, J. Theising D. Poleshuk, M. Scott. Row ll: M. Rizner, C. Clifton, J McGowan, V. Tomun, J. Moore P. Greene, Miss Brunell, Advisor. CLUBS FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA President ,......,.. , ......, ,,..,.,,..,.....,..,. F aith Vollans Vice-President ......, ....., D orothy Poleshuk Secretary ....,..... .....,.,.... .I oyce Moore Treasurer .. .,,.. ,. .. , ...., Charlotte Clifton The Future Teachers of America is a group of stu- dents who are interested in the teaching profession. Members of this newly formed club make weekly visits to the Elementary School where they observe classes of their choice. They are allowed to supervise the class for short periods of time. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA President .,......,.,..,...,...........,.,......... Georgianna Hanic Vice-President ...... ...... D oreen Peterson Secretory .......................,....... ,....... I rene Chilkowitch Corresponding Secretary .....,,...,............. Joyce Moore Treasurer ,..,...............,.,..,...,..................... Gloria Foody The purposes 'of the Future Homemakers of Ameri- ca are to promote the ioys and satisfactions of home- making and to develop creative leadership in home and community life. Some of the activities which the club promotes during the year are food sales, wel- fare work, style shows, civil defense work, and par- ticipation in state and national F. H. A. programs. HISTORY CLUB Left to Right: Row I: S. Panciera L . owicz. Row II: M. Lazzerin, M. Neri, R - Woods, D. Scussel, M. Sokolov, J Poggie, L. Ricci, P. Gilbert. Row Ill: V. Toman, J. Moore, J Duquette, L. Holderith, J. Toman H. Bartholomew, K. Cummings Mrs. Glazier, Advisor. Row IV: C. Wilson, P. Hillebrecht R. Brown, J. Serafin. LIBRARY CLUB Left to Right: Row I: D. Peterson, M. Sartori, J. Works, A. Bouchard, S. Newton, S. St. Marie, M. Scott. Row ll: C. Dennerly, G. Foody, C. Ryder, Mr. Walsh, Advisor, J. Du- quette, C. Schwarz, G. Henle. CLUBS LIBRARY CLUB President ...,..,...... .,.............,.......,.... C arolyn Schwarz Vice-President .....,............,.,....,.......,,.... Judy Duquette Secretary ,......,....,......................,.,.......... Carlene Ryder The main function of the Library Club is to provide a librarian for each period of the day to assist stu- dents who use the library. Among the responsibilities of the student librarian are: seeing that the books are kept in good condition, maintaining order while students are studying, and classifying new books. HISTORY CLUB Co-Presidents ...,... Myleen Panciera, Michael Molitoris Secretary ..,.........,......... ,........,...,..,,,.., J ane Adamowicz Treasurer ...,.,......,........ . ..........,..........,....... John Serafin The History Club is composed of Sophomores, Jun- iors, and Seniors who have shown an interest in his- tory and have indicated a desire to take an active part in the club. The club raises throughout the year, by means of various projects, funds to pay for an educational trip to some historic site. M. Molitoris, M. Panciera, J. Adam- 1 1 MOVIE OPERATORS Left to Right: Row I: S. Schofield, D. Senechal, B. Hillebrecht, G. Lanagan, R. Browne, R. Cournoyer, E. Valery, J. Mitchell. Row II: R. Andrews, J. Moseley, J. Sedlalc, H. Houle, R. Armelin, A. Scott, F. Stanton, R, Bartholomew, Mr. Voultos, Advisor. Row Ill: J. Senechal, L. Roberts, G. Fikit, K. Cibroski, M. Carlier, J. Works. HONOR SOCIETY Left to Right: Row I: D. Peterson M. Lazzerin, J. Duquette, H. Wytas V. Toman. Row Il: M. Panciera, M. Molitoris V. Adamowicz, P. Schreier, Mrs Glozier, Advisor. CLUBS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY President. ,. ., .. ,.,,.,,.,.. ...,..,........,,.. M ichael Molitoris Vice-President. ,,.... Peter Schreier Secretary, .,.... .. ,.,, ,. ,. .. , .. ...... .Virginia Toman Treasurer., ,..,. ..,, , . ,. .. ...,......, ...John Bouthillier The National Honor Society is a national high school organization which gives recognition to out- standing students on the basis of scholarship, leader- ship, service, and character. The main purposes of the National Honor Society are: creating an enthu- siasm for scholarship, promoting leadership, develop- ing character, and stimulating a desire to give service. MOVIE OPERATORS CLUB President ,....,,.., .,......,..,. .... .......,...,......,.... A l a n Scott Vice-President ...., ..,... R alph Bartholomew Secretary ,..,.., .... . .. .. . .,.,......,..,.,..,. David Senechal Treasurer ,..,... ..,.., .,.,......, ,.,.,.......,...,. R i c hard Browne The main purpose of the Movie Operators Club is to provide competent students to run the audio-visual equipment in the school. Members of the club are instructed in the proper methods of threading and operating a movie and slide proiector. They aid teachers who supplement text books with movies. STAFFORD MAGNET Left to Right: Bottom Row: l. Ricci E. Dickey, D. Botnick, M. Lauerin P. Schreier, J. Senechal, D. Pole shuk. Second Row: A. Hurchala, J. Bou thillier, J. Serafin, C. Schreier, D Bolieau, J. Sedlalx, W. Duval, B Speer, D. Browne, M. Ponciera, D DeFosse. Top Row: J. Allard, D. Collette, D Casagrande, J. Moore, J. Oldrini F. Hunter, M. Scott, S. Panciera, J Tiziani. STUDENT COUNCIL left to Right: Row I: P. Royce, M. Molitoris, J. Serafin, R. Butler, R. Dobson. Row II: D. Collette, C. Schreier, B. Speer, Mr. Courtney, Advisor, W. Duval, J. Duquette, J. Kafka. Row Ill: F. Layman, D. Scussel, M Sokolov, D. Sanger. CLUBS THE STAFFORD MAGNET Editor-in-Chief ., .. ,.,, Mary Lazzerin Assistant Editors Peter Schreier Daniel Botnick, Judy Bouthillier The Stafiford Magnet, published monthly, is the High School newspaper. This year, it is being pro- duced in an entirely new form. The name has been changed and it is being printed instead of being mimeographed as in the past. Popular features of The Magnet are Student of the Month, Platter Patter, Inquiring Reporter, and SHS Tidbits. STUDENT COUNCIL President , . ,. ., . , ,. , , . .. . Michael Molitoris Vice-President. .. ,. ........... John Serafin Secretary .,,., ,. ,. ..,,. ...,.. . . ,. ........ .Patricia Royce Treasurer .....,, , .,.. ,. ,.,,,... . ...,.......,.., Robert Butler The principal purpose of the Student Council is to provide for the establishment, maintenance and con- trol of all functions and organizations under the classification of extra-curricular activities. In addition to this, the Student Council discusses many school problems and solutions to these problems are sug- gested to the school administration. UESQEELLA at Q.. .34 .wbumuaum ,A A Cinderella and her Prince Charming JUNIOR PRGM One of the outstanding events of our high school life was the Cinderella Ball, the annual Junior Prom. The dance was a formal aFfair, with music furnished by Tony O'Bright and his orchestra. The auditorium was decorated to represent a night club. Richard Dobson and Thomas Emhoff served as co-chairmen of the dance and Mr. John Moriarity was faculty advisor. Reception Line k - - , 1 ' 'T 6 DRAG Gmzks 1 ?' 0 !IC'7llfl7lf5' 1 1 Q 1 D X .. X Q Jw l...f 1 ,,j T I rj H L47- 3 Xi ,T so QQ T A - Q , X , . . - ,, ' FN be I ' . f + lo, S. H. S. Fair Booth FAI R BOOTH The Senior Fair Booth at the Stafford Fairgrounds was the scene of much activity again this year as the Seniors sold hotdogs, hamburgs, soda, coffee, pies and cakes to the hungry fairgoers. The Seniors worked especially hard for they realized the money earned through this venture would be used to finance the Washington Trip. spiny. I s ' 13 Energefic Adviser Seniors Hard at Work I - 1 . .. P 4 ,3.S.':: - im.. 2-.a-:IH-A X' titi T THE WINNING TEAM Left to right, standing: G. Hanic, D. Peterson, C. Ryder, T. Emhoff, G. Foucher, W. Hoch, T. Fontanella, D. Scussel, R. Ziemba, H. Holderith, M. Sartori, H. Wytas, S. St. Marie. Left to right, sitting: D. Palin, M. Lazzerin, M. Panciera, captain, J. Adamowicz, S. Newton. MAGAZINE DRIVE The realization that we were Seniors came quickly with the start of the annual Magazine Drive. The class was divided into two teams, captained by Myleen Panciera and Judith Duquette, with prizes going to the winning team as well as to the individual who sold the most subscriptions. After two weeks of hard work, the number of subscriptions were added up. Myleen's team was victorious, and Donald Scussel was the High Salesman. THE OTHER TEAM Lett to right, standing: J. Ravetto, V. Toman, E. McQuaid, N. Kunhardt, P. Schreier, S. Syzch, M. Murray, G. Foody, W. Shaffer, R. Fafrak, D. Jacobsen. ' Left to right, sitting: I. Skinner, E. Duker, J. Dukuette, captain: C. Sorensen, A. Bouchard. -su l ' QW Ji' 5 X 3' h T Z' 5 -S 1-'px 'T T If 1 K I T T J IJ ' 'J ....Jl....J T-I? 511.-.51 , 1 4' x U ZR 'Z JD 'B ll s J f AM E . N : ,L ,S o M IE X 5 P 0 R 75' , 'X CO Q 1 '14 Q ag Q X TZV1 ' -I A very well balanced Stafford High basketball team met a graduation weakened Suffield team in their first game of the 1954-55 season. Led by the scoring and rebounding of center Joel Sokolov, Stafford romped to a 68-36 win. Sokolov scored twenty-one points. Donald Scussel was the second Stafford scorer with fifteen. In their next game, Stafford traveled to .lewitt City to take on Griswold in a Quinabaugh Valley conference game. Stafford was without the services of center Sokolov. Staffords 57-35 vic- tory was brought about largely through the scoring of Slater and Fontanella who made thirteen points apiece and also through the rebounding efforts of reserve center Jack Poggie. Poggie cantroled both boards and his timely rebounds enabled Stafford to control the ball most of the game. The next game was played in the home gym against a tall, fine-shooting Ellsworth team. Stafford iumped to an early lead and led by a comfortable margin for the remainder of the game. Joel Sokolov, showed his skill in scoring nineteen points and rebounding beautifully. Stafford's return game with Suffield saw them on top of a 63-36 score. Johndrow with 23 points led the Stafford attack, closely followed by Sokolov with 14. A very weak Putnam Teck team fell to Stafford by a 94-23 score. Joel Sokolov broke a scoring record with 44 points and Johndrow helped with 17. Ellsworth High avenged itself in the return match against Stafford. Sokolov, Johndrow, Fontanella, and Slater were all in double figures for Stafford, but the strong Ellsworth team de- feated Stafford 67-64. Stafford traveled to Putnam minus first-string foreword Billy Slater and with Johndrow slated for very limited duty because of illness. Once again, reserve .lack Poggie proved his worth by scoring 16 points and rebounding consistently. The final score was 70-54 Stafford. Sokolov was high for Stafford with 28. Sparked by fine defense work and ball stealing by Francis Johndrow, the team defeated Tourtellotte High 57-49. Joel Sokolov was high scorer with 19 points. Woodstock Academy fell to Stafford in the next game by a 74-61 score. Slater, Johndrow, Sokolov and Fontanella were all in the 2 figure point brackets for Stafford. Springfield Trade was next on the Stafford list and they fell victim to Staf'ford's fine shooting and sharp rebounding. The final score was 74-61. Slater and Lusa led the Stafford attack with 16 and 14 points respectively. Plainfield fell next to Stafford by a 70-42 score. Joel Sokolov was high scorer with 31 points. In their return game, Griswold gave Stafford quite a scare, but Stafford came out on top of a 48-52 score. Beautiful out- side shooting by Slater and Johndrow saved the day for Stafford as they scored 15 and 17 points respectively. A scrappy Putnam team gave Stafford a good game for three quarters, but Stafford took it up in the last quarter. Sokolov, Lusa and Fontanella all scored in the double figure bracket. Sokolov's 22 points and Fontanella's 18 highlighted a 70-49 Stafford win over Plainfield. Putnam Tech again fell to StaHord by a 62-40 score. Sokolov sparked Stafford with 15. Slater's fabulous set shooting, Sokolav's rugged rebounding and Pete Lusa's driving lay-ups helped Stafford to a 63-59 win over Tourtellotte. Slater was high man for Stafford with 20 paints. Joel Sokolov again broke the thirty point mark with thirty seven points against Woodstock in an 87-66 Stafford win. An overtime period saw Stafford drop a close 65-63 decision to a fighting Springfield team. Joel Sokolov netted 31 points. BOYS' VARSITY BASKETBALL BOYS' VARSITY: Left to right, standing: J. Senechal, P. Lusa, Left to right, kneeling: D. Scussel, F. Johndrow, J. Hansen, J. W. Slater, M. Sokolov, T. Fontanella, J. Sokolov, J. Poggie, O. Goltz, coach. Hansen. Bill Slater Francis .lohndrow Joel Sokolov STARTING FIVE peter Lum fw Tommy Fontanello - 'E 5 'Qu vm .. Sv , M fM 112 1 Xiwfiff ' XX, K Nl x . , . , l x N 3' 9 W Nv- :QNX BOYS' JUNIOR VARSITY: Left to right, standing: B. Armstrong, Kneeling: M. Uricchio, R. Casagrande, R. Littell, A. Bergeron, R. B. Keirans, F. Layman, H. Houle, R. Armelin, W. Squires, N. Spallacci, R. Perkins. Littell. BOYS' JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL The Boys' Junior Varsity ended the 1954-55 season with a record of six wins and twelve losses. A serious lack of height greatly handicapped the team. Henry Houle, starting center was the biggest man at 5 ll and carried most of the rebounding load. Nello Spallacci helped in this department and he and his fellow forward Glen Andrelsky accounted for much of Stafford's scoring. Bob Clapprood held down one guard position and his aggressive play supplemented his lack of height. 'vu in I Skip Duval started olf the season at the other guard position, but was often switched to forward where his rebounding ability was a great help. During the latter part of the season, reserve forward Wally Squires broke into many games and his long one- hander was a great help in the scoring department. All these boys will graduate to the Varsity next season where their J.V. experience will prove a big help. rw in Z: zz tif Will he make it? 56 Wally gets the rebound GIRLS' VARSITY: Left to right, standing: M. Panciera, J. Mc- Gowan, C. Swartz, J. Muzio, T. Bartholomew, M. J. Gilman, Mrs. Ratfeto, coach. Left to right, kneeling: P. Bidorini, P. Hodgson, C. Schreier, B. Armstrong, P. Hillebrecht, M. Carlier. GIRLS' VARSITY BASKETBALL The Girls' Basketball Team had a very successful season this year, winning seven games out of twelve games played, Their first game was their first defeat. On December 21, the girls lost the annual Alumnae game with a 26-8 score. First string forward, Carol Schreier was sidelined with a head iniury and Bernice Armstrong only made 4 points. Barbara Hodgson sparked the Alumnae offense, aided by Nancy Hille- brecht, Nancy Lamb, Dolores Gianantoni, Shirley Mack and Beverly DeNadai. On January 5, the Stafford High Girls Basketball Team met their second rival, Rockville High. They suffered at 36-28 loss with Sis Armstrong and Priscilla Hodgson scoring 12 and 10 points respec- tively. Stafford High walloped Ellsworth High in a long- hoped for triumph on January 12. The Ellsworth team has been unbeaten on their own court for several years and in 1954 handed our team their only de- feat by a one-point margin. Charlotte Clifton sparked the defense, backed up by Mary Carlier and Pat Bidorini, who played their usual excellent game. Sis Armstrong racked up 23 hit points, while Carol Schreier added 8 points to make the final score 50-24. On January 14, 1955, the Girls and Boys Varsity teams traveled to Woodstock. With the opponents matching them point for point, the girls played a great game, coming through with a 36-33 victory. Sis Armstrong with 15 points and Carol Schreier with 14 paced the winners, while Priscilla Hodgson contributed 7 points. In their third win of the season, on January 19, the girls downed Warren 64-56. Sis Armstrong broke a 32 point record set by Betty Miller a few years ago with 35 points. In the double figure bracket was Carol Schreier, who made 19 points, and Priscilla Hodgson, who made 10 points. Perhaps the most exciting game of the season was with Ware, a new team on Staf'ford's schedule. After a close battle all the way, the score when the final buzzer sounded was 50-50. ln a two minute overtime, each team got two points. With less than 15 seconds to go, Carol Schreier darted in for a lay-up shot, and the horn heralded another victory for Stafford. On January 25, Stafford again met Ware and won easily 55-33. Sis Armstrong led the offense with 25 points. Priscilla Hodgson totaled 18, and Carol Schreier got 11. On February 1, Stafford ran up against a sur- prisingly strong Monson team. Though their opposi- tion led throughout the game, the girls, sparked by the fine teamwork of Burma Francini, clinched the game in the fourth quarter. Sis Armstrong again championed the forwards with 26 points. Carol Schreier aided by tossing in 2 free throws and 5 baskets for 12 points and Priscilla Hodgson collected 18 points. The Stafford team lost their third game to Rock- ville, February 3. At one point in the game they were 14 points behind, but they could not overcome the strong Rockville lead. The final score was 59-55. In their final game of an excellent season, the girls' Varsity won over Woodstock 39-22. xx Y' 'YQ ' Navi JI' in 'Xi I X Wg iii ,' X FQ: ZH W X ' 3 4 , J in f A uw ., W Q .ssl 2 A Q Q, 1 E if Q ' . W f f l iQ' - 5. .- , E 553 A ! i Q 1 , 'S .. ,Ry :kU,,,f+ -frzehf. . 2? m if v sf x S fag? I gn wif Q sl 92 X ,tx HX ,X Y. xx x :Y A Q Y? 2 U 'Q N , E uv 9? . .aw Q R. -.N , 1 1 wg T VN 3 V Jw m x f- Nw Es Rough practice session The Girls' Junior Varsity started the season by cle- feating Rockville Junior Varsity 28-8 on January 5. Joyce Moore was high scorer with 5 field goals to total 10 points. In the second game the Jayvees played a hard and fast game against Ellsworth, but the end of the game found Stafford at the small end of a 20-15 score. Joyce Moore and Judy Muzio were the top scorers with 6 and 4 respectively in the Stafford Jayvees vs. Ware Jayvees game on January 21. Stafford was defeated by 10 points in a final score of 22-12. On February 1, the Jayvees met Monson and lost a close one 24-22. Nancy De Pellegrini was high scorer with 5 field goals for 10 points. Even with Nancy Smith and Carol Sokolov hitting the net for 9 points each, the Stafford team gave up its next game to Rockville with a score of 34-29. A strong Stafford team easily walked to victory over Monson on February 8 with a final score of 36-7. Filling the score book were Nancy De Pellegrini with 11 points, Carol Sokolov with 10, and Nancy Smith with 7. In the final game of the season, the Ellsworth Junior Varsity defeated the Stafford Jayvees 26-14. The top scorer was Carol Sokolov with 10 points. GIRLS' JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL GIRLS' JUNIOR VARSITY: Left to right: J. McGowan, M. Panciera, M. Neri, A. Sartori, J. Thiesing, N. De Pellegrini, D. Hathaway, Mrs. Rafetto, coach. BOYS' VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM VARSITY BASEBALL The Varsity Baseball Team is leading the Quinebaug Valley Conference as The Torch goes to press. Stafford defeated Putnam High School 2 to I in the first game of the season which was played at Stafford on May 3. At Plainfield, 3 days later, the Stafford Bulldogs conquered Plainfield High 2 to 0. With two victories under their belt, the team feels that the 1955 season will be an exceptionally good one for Stafford High. Veterans from last year's baseball team include snappy shortstop Peter Lusa, star pitcher Billy Slater, lively catcher Francis John- drow, and crack infielders Thomas Fontanella, Steve Szych, and George Foucher. This year's team includes many excellent prospects for future baseball teams at Stafford High. Among these outstanding rookies are Robert Perkins, pitcher, John Hansen, right field, Richard Littell, outfield, Ronald Littell, second base, James Hansen, center field, William Duval, center field, and Bernard Michonski, third base. Teams on StaFford's schedule include Griswold, Putnam, Plainfield, Wood- stock, Putnam Tech, and Tourtellotte. Coach Edward Bastolla looks forward to a very successful season with the good team spirit and will to win that the team has shown so far this season. 61 5 . an Billy winds up. Bob lays a bunt down Was he safe? X fl? 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