Stonington High School - Pawmystonian Yearbook (Pawcatuck, CT)

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5,-.'r,:.'f ' J 5 xxyt X uf -4 .1 if CLASS PROPHECY The United States Marine Band, led by joseph Pic- colo, has just played for you 'Painful Melodies', newest musical composition by Charles Dunn, concert pianist. I have the honor to- present the honorable john Sullivan, Vice-President of the United States, who will review the accomplishments of the 'Class of 19411 This, Ladies and Gentlemen, is the twenty-fifth anniversary of my Stonington High School class. Stonington hasthe best football team in the state because of the unfailing efforts of Laurence Anderson, coach of football. Coach An-derson says his best play- ers are John Guekel jr. and Earl Calkins jr. who are following in the footsteps of their famous fathers. The greatest artist of the twentieth century is our own Varian Norman who designs stage props for the Metropolitan Opera House. Richard Bromley, stage manager, has been with the Metropolitan Opera longer than any other manager has ever been. Georgia Kitchen, scientist in the Museum of Un- natural History, has discovered why some people are born. Stuart Robertson, the second Billy Rose, has the largest Aquacade show in the United States. Mar- guerite McNeil, another Eleanor Holm, is the star swimmer in 'Robertson's Aquacade'. At present it is being enjoyed by European Royalty. Munroe Munsell, a former pupil of the late Pro- fessor Einstein, often has been called upon to decipher many of the great scientist's theories. Dominick Barravecchia, the second Caruso, is starred as 'Siegfried' in the Great Metropolitan Opera 'Die Gotterdammerung'. Last week there were twenty- five curtain calls and the applause lasted an hour. For the best food go to 'johnny's Grub House' on Fifth Avenue, New York. john Lombardo, to his dismay, finds there is no profit for his appetite is too keen. john Klewin is head chef at 'Johnny's Grub House' and his specialty is 'la capon blankmonger'. 'Willian Kerens was awarded this year's Nobel Prize for his novel 'Awake and Begone'. Kerens has won this prize for three years in succession. The President of several large studios has been try- ing to make Donald Frechette, a second Fred Astaire, sign a dancing contract with his company. He remains loyal to his school where he is teaching the rudiments of dancing. The head of the Language Department at Stoning- ton University, who speaks ten different langmages fluently, is our former classmate Russell Holmes. After four years his students also speak fluently fin Englishj . Edward Wood has a large open air barber shop on Water Street. Mr. Wood has always been interested in tonsorial art. He has as his chief manicurist Claire Osowski. Dean at Arnold College and head of the physical education department is Teresa Connors. Teresa has as her able assistants Norma Bolduc and Pauline De- Gange. , Clarence Donch and Matthew Bell are joint pro- prietors of the chain of Last National Stores. Their stores are noted for the self service feature by which the customers stand in front of the display, name what they want, and by means of an electric eye receive their purchases. Barbara jeffrey and Evelyn Nichols run 'Ye olde Haylofte Tearoom' in Clark's Falls. Gloria LoPresto is editor-in-chief of the 'Pawca- tuck Times'. Her paper is known to the four corners of the earth as the most interesting and best prepared in the world. Rear Admiral Robert Clachrie is now in charge of the Naval Fleet. At the present time the Rear-Admiral is spending a few days at his home. 'We've been in the army ever so long', is the chant of Captains Joseph Nasiatka and joseph Hewlitt. Robert McKenzie, the advertising manager of 'Es- quire' has just returned from his honeymoon after marrying Orabelle Shea, heiress to 'Sut' Tattersall's 'Killum or Kurem Patent Medicine' millions. Do you have heart trouble? If so, send a letter to Aunt Mary, Station S. H. S. and she will advise you. Aunt Mary is our own Mary Victoria. Otto Klotz draws comic strips for several large New York newspapers. Twenty-One

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GEORGE A. TATTERSALL Pawcatuck Does amazing things fwith nothing up my sleevejf' S. Club 4, Baseball 4, Basketball 3, 4, Football 4, Track 4. CLAIRE L. THAVENET Pawcatuck Success is born of resolution. Class Treasurer 1, 3, Biology Club 2, Secretary 3, 4, Class Representative 1, 2, 3, Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4, Camera Club 2, Treasurer 3, 4, S. Club 4, Cheer Leader 3, 4, Brown Br White Staff 2, 3, French Club 2, 3, 4, Competitive Plays 3, 4, Girls' League President 4, Senior Play. NANCY M. TUDISCO Pawcatuck Action may not always bring hap- piness but there is no happiness without action, Honorable Mention 4, Honor Roll 2, 3, Yearbook Business Staff, Dramatic Club 4, Drill Squad 2, French Club 2, Tumbling Club 3, Basketball 3, 4, Class Representative 4, Senior Play. MARGARET E. VARGAS Stonington A mind ,once cultivated will not lie fallow for half-an-hour. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, Honorable Men- tion 4, Yearbook Business Staff, Bi- ology Club 2, 3, 4, Camera Club 3, French Club 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 2, 3, 4, Tumbling Club 3, Ancient History Club 1, Class Representative 2, Chorus 2, 3, Washington Club 4, World's Fair Club 3. MARY P. VICTORIA Stonington And make each day a critic on the last. Honor Roll 3, Honorable Mention 1, 2, 4, Biology Club 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Drill Squad 1, Basketball 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2. lit ii 'I 'll w' 2.5! f d 18 CHARLES D. WHITE Pawcatuck The ladies divide our sorrows, double our joys, and triple our expenses. Honor Roll 3, Dramatic Club 4, Cross Country 1, 2, 3, Track 1, 2, 3, Sopho- more Hop Committee, junior Prom Committee, Senior Prom Committee, Sophomore Ring Committee, Class Representative 1, 2, 3, 4, Competitive Plays 3, 4, Senior Play. RUSSELL D. WILLIAMS Old Mystic No one knows what he can do until he tries. Baseball 2, Class Representative 3. EDWARD WOOD Stonington To eat, to drink, and be merry. junior Prom Committee, Class Repre- sentative 1, 2, 3, 4. Twenty L 4i-

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x .2 W t U' 7-2 5?-5 ll People travel many miles to watch the animals on Russell Williams' very profitable mink farm in Old Mystic. Dorothy Syben and Lillian Scussell are both com- mercial teachers at Bryant and Stratton College. Ruth Foley, a shorthand teacher at Stonington University, has pupils who can take 320 words a minute. Salvatore Miceli and Tony Samiagio are joint pro- prietors of the Pawcatuck Art Colony. During the past season many famous celebrities have spent sev- eral days there, among them the celebrated Ethel Helme, who has just received the Patten Davis prize given to the person receiving world-wide recognition through song. john Foberg has earned his Master's Degree as Doctor of Dental Surgery. He has as his Dental Hy- gienist Doris Gouvin who has worked for one of the most prominent Chicago dentists. Do your feet ache when you have tight shoes on? If so, see Patricia Sullivan-a renowned chiropodist. Rebecca Patterson, matron at the 'Lost Souls Or- phanage', has done great work in finding homes for the many foundlings who come to her each year. She has received much praise and is one of the most be- loved persons in the community. One of today's most popular track stars, David Birtwistle, has secured a position as a track coach at Stonington University. If you have excess avoirdupois, see the great New York dietician Agnes Reardon who tells you how to lose weight in ten different lessons or weight refunded. john Donahue has been selected Senator to Wash- ington, D. C. from Connecticut. He has been known to 'filibuster' for two weeks. His opponent, john O'Neil, is as skillful as Senator Donahue. His very efficient private secretary Muriel Perry has ten stenog- raphers who will work under her direction, three of whom are from our own class: Theodosia Lesniewski, Sadie Dolce, and Ann Rustici. We have classmates in all fields of work. Betty Gaynor is head librarian at the Mildew Library. Betty Bailey is on the New Pawcatuck Times. Be- ing a member of the '450', she is in an able position to do this. fAlice Escobar, a social butterfly, is a prom- inent figure in her columnj. Robert Siart, now Vice-President of the 'jones Sisters Cough Syrup Concern' certainly has his revenge on those who criticized him for accepting a job as oflice boy in this concern the summer after he grad- uated. Did you know that Louise Faillace is responsible for introducing that new fad among women-that of leaving fingernails unpainted? Louis Souza, the 20th century Gabriel, is now blast- ing away on his trumpet with Emil Schmitz, newly elected swing king. Sammy Lamb also plays in this orchestrag he is the best cornet player since, 'Louie' Armstrong. Frances Birtwistle is employed in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Kupidlowski as nurse to john jr. Lit- tle johnny tells us that her stories of 'Twee Bears' and 'Wed Widing Hood' just thrill the daylights out of him. Mrs. K. is the former Josephine Lombardo. Have you heard the Big news? Beatrice Lord was unanimously chosen 'the best dressed woman in the U. S.' by a committee of stylists headed by our own inimitable Mary Robinson. We well remember Miss Robinson's distinctive flair for styling when she was with us in high school. When you hold spotted cloth before your eyes, do you see spots? Consult the greatest optometrist of this day, Clarence Coogan. As his able assistant he has Lillian Clarke. Nancy Tudisco has accepted a contract to dance in Bill Kiddy's coming production 'Arabian Daze'. She and Irene Russell play the part of harem dancers. The head buyer for Maitans is our versatile jane Stearns. Her excellent choice of clothing is responsi- ble for her great success in this field. john Higgins has finally decided to follow his father's profession and be a druggist instead of giving way to his own dreams and becoming a sports' writer. After twenty-five years he has decided on the former because he says, 'There's more future and more money in it'. Rosario Agnello, former small town soda jerker, has now been promoted to head fountaineer in the world's largest open air soda fountain which is lo- cated in New York City. Twenty-Two