Stonington High School - Pawmystonian Yearbook (Pawcatuck, CT)

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I, Deborah Wilkinson, do will the beauty of my hair to Beverly Kasper. I, James Armstrong, do will my quiet sophistication to Neil Squadrito. I, Joan Bickford, do will my scholastic achievements to Gayla Savage. XWe, Russell and Ronald Brown, do bequeath our abil- ity to confuse everyone to the next set of twins at S.H.S. I, George Cone. do leave my slick red hot rod to any- one who has the time and money to buy one. I, Joanne Coron, do will my sweet little manner to Grace Bonomo. I, Joseph Cravinho, do leave my trumpet to Edwin Randall. We, Suzanne Donch and Linea Carlsson, do will our never ending friendship to Helen Kelleher and Edwina Shea. I, Ernestine Remor, do bequeath my quiet disposition to Celia Leone. I, Frederick Richards, do will my art for selling to Roger Panciera, who was willing to help his school. I, William Robinson, do will my love for football to Steve Godomsky. I, Kenneth Rochette, do will my ability to laugh at everything to Jack Maccione. I, Rita Roderick, do will my happy-go-lucky nature to Gail Brown. I, William Rose, do leave my Bop routine to any- one who has strength enough to do it. I, Robert Siegel, do will my ability on the basketball court to John Cunnian. I, Mary Christina, do will to Frances Tanner my win- ning personality. We, Lester Culver and Anne Lanphere, do will our artistic abilities to Nancy Armstrong and Janet Lawrence. I. Joanne Sutcliffe, do will my unlimited interest in the male sex to Jan Morosini. I, Warren LeValley, do will my height to Curt Brown. I, James Stewart, do will my apparent quietness in school to Peter Arnold. I, Fred Watson, do will my easily brought-on mirth to Ronald Gibson. I, Robert Whitford, do will to Douglas Gray my cow- boy boots. I, Bette Kiddy, do bequeath my sparkling eyes to Dorothea Mercier. I, Theresa Medeiros, do will my glossy black hair to Carol Platt. I, Ralph Frechette, do will to Robert Garbarino my quips in classes. I, George Foley, do bequeath my long line of beauties to anyone who has the stamina to chase them. I, John Lopes, do will my indifference to all things in general to Charles Holdredge. I, Paul Hill, do leave my ready-made laughter to Henry Rescigno. I, Francis Serrano, merely leave. I, Albert Holly, do leave my low voice to Dennis Keegan. I, William Martley, do leave my title as Soda Jerk to anyone who won't eat up all the profits. I, Beverly Shaw, do will my friendly smile to Barbara Jones. h I I, Norman Ladd, will take everything with me. We, Johonor Santos and Patricia Scheller, do will our witty remarks to Dianne Sousa and Nancy Moniz. I, Marjorie Lord, do will my interest in him to not a solitary her. I, Gerald Jones, do will my neat appearance to Frank Jeffrey. I, Donald Keane, do leave my serene nature to Stanley Bennett. I, Ronald Robert, do will my wavy locks to Ernest Lopes. I, Ruth Buzzi, do will my white pick-up truck to any- one who can drive it as well as I can and drive it like a lady. I, Beverly Swain, do will my Pretty Green Eyes to Ina Hauptman. I, Dave Cini, do will my ways with the girls to Bernie Andrews, We, James Victoria and Ronald Walter, do bequeath our winning smiles to Robert Shackner and Ralph Bal- lato. We, Judith Frasier and Greta Wolff, do will our quietness in P.D. to Joyce West and Eileen Fiddes. We, Gail Burdick and James Brown, do will our abil- ity to giggle at all times to Shirley Smith and Kenneth Burgess. We, Albert Hoelck and Robert Browning, do will to Edwin Randall our flirtatious manner. I, Clark Barnes, do will my brains and brawn to Mike Cronin. I, Robert Berg, do will my blue Pontiac to George Dyer. I, George Birkbeck, do will my interest in farming to Jesse Miner. I, Kenneth Brown, do will my pitching ability to my next successor. I, William Buck, do will my position as basketball manager to the next Senior manager. I, Edward DiCesare, do will my silly ways to Anthony Engstrom. I, Philip Jeckel, do leave my red cheeks to Dave Fontanella. I, Janet Schiller, do will to Marianne Risica the dis- tance that I have to walk to school. I, Mildred Richards, do will to no one my memories at S.H.S.g instead I'll take them with me. I, Richard Dyer, do leave my fair understanding of Chemistry to Maureen Schackner. I. Mary Serrano, do will my dainty earrings to anyone who is brave enough to have her ears pierced. I, Harold Sherman, do will my quiet friendliness to Robert Gensburg. I, John Archibald, do will my endless supply of ques- tions to Jack Maccione. We, Edward DiCesare and John Gropelli, do will our friendship to Anthony Moosey and Rosario Longo. I, Francis Costa, do will my Hgentlemanly ways to Douglas Gray. Signed, Jealecf, ,i7z1hli.i'hea' and declared lhir ar and for the lar! UV!!! and Terfamelzf. hy the Clfm' of 195-1, Stou- inglozz High School, in the prerence of nr and each of zu. who az! fheif 1'6qll6.S'fz1Il6Z7 in lheir ,breyefzce of each other have he1'e1fm'0 J'llb.ft'1'fb6'd our 7IcZl7I8.l' HJ 14'il11e.i'Je.t. MARIE SAVONA JOANNE SUTCLIFFE BETTE SIDEBOTTOM fzcezzfg'-izifze

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are Pat McGuire, Roberta Taylor, Bette Kiddy and Mil- dred Richards. PI'flI'6'.l' In Be Crea! St1fe.r111i.1n Fred Richards today proved what a wonderful sales- man he was by selling television sets to S. H. S. students on condition that every night he would work out their Latin and French homework for the next day. lass I, Mildred Barber, do leave my silly manner in the class room to any one who can get away with it as long as I have, We, John Allen and Delbert Tillinghast, do will our roller skating feet at the K'Rink to Bob Tattersall and Pat Algiers. I, john Christina, do will my position on the football team to George Luzzi. I, Clarence Donath, do will my quiet manner to Stan- ley Bennett. I, Lucy Avery, do will my helpfulness in the O.P. room to Gloria Rocha. I, ,lane Vars, do will to Virginia Catalano my quick temper. I, Marie Savona, do bequeath to Louise Catalano my ability to set my hair every night. I, Nancy Thomason, do will to Beverly Wilkinson my shining hair. I, joseph Previty, do will my Hot Rod to Malcolm Stinson. I, Barbara Pond, do will to Jane MacKnight my am- bition to participate in all activities. I, Dorothea Danko, do will my friendly manner to Anne Bailey. We, Alice Ball and Joyce Worcester, do will our shy- ness to Marion Frasier and Patricia Brown. I, Frances Spinnato, do will to Carol Clay my naturally curly hair. We, Lucy Stewart and Barbara White, do will our interest in Korea to absolutely no one. I, Janet Marcotte, do bequeath my ability to get straight A's to Louise Vars, I, john West, do leave my ability to play the guitar to Chick Rafuse. I, Donald Costa, do will to Bob Cini my jet black hair. We, Janet Watrous and Roberta Taylor, do will our Sparkling Diamonds to absolutely no one. I, Charles Beal, do will my ability to get along with everyone to Thomas Banks. I, Patricia Christina, do bequeath my cute features to Sandra Ritchie. I, Franklin Sylvia, do leave my roving eye to Victor Rebello. I, Eileen Shea, do will my 'Always Fresh Look to Kathy Abbott. I, Bette Sidebottom, do will my never ending supply of chatter to Connie Culver. I, Jessie Spivey, do will my interest in a certain Senior boy to definitely no one. Win Fame ar Azzlhorr Barbara Pond, Ernestine Remor and Rita Roderick today published their third edition of their famous Math Book. Find 1301111141212 of Youlb Delbert Tillinghast and James Stewart have discovered the Fountain of Youth, It is said that Fred Pierson was the Hrst to drink from it. JESSIE SPIVEY GAIL BURDICK ill I, Marilyn Strickland, do will my love for dancing to Eleanor O'Brian. We, Patricia Tanner and Patricia Quattromani, do will our interest in certain boys to absolutely no one. I, Patricia Van Pelt, do will my ability to look well in anything I wear to Susan O'Neil. I, Fred Vega, do will my bright shirts and sweaters to joe Quattromani. I, George Kent, do will my love for music to Renny Stackpole. I, Annette Mailhot, do leave my position as Editor- In-Chief on the Brown and White Staff to a worthy underclassman. I, Robert Mitchell, do will my nickname Mousy to Robert Wfhewell, I, Barry Morton, do will my likable disposition to jack Bower. I, Patricia McGuire, do will my quiet ways to Irene Schultz. I, joan Orlando, do leave my ability to make points in P.D. to anyone who likes to talk as much as I do. I, Frederick Pampel, do bequeath my position as 'Class President to Wayne Steadman. I, Fred Pierson, do leave my position on the cafeteria staff to john jessiman. I, Robert Emmet, do will my ambition to anyone who is willing to work for his class. I, Maxine Gensburg, do will my position on the cheer- ing squad to any Sophomore who will work as hard as I have worked. I, Vernon Gibson, do will my position as manager of the football team to Walter Savage. I, Mary I-lobart. do will to the prettiest girl in the junior class my title as junior Prom Queen. I, Nancy Ball, do will my Cute Hairdon to any jun- ior who can fix it as well as I can. I, Mary Lidestri, do will my wardrobe of nice clothes to Anna Roderick. I, Carol Holland, do will to Skip Ainsworth my col- lection of Late Slips. I, Edwin jessiman, do leave the wayl can get into an argument in P.D. to any junior who dares oppose the girls. I, Lois Kain, do bequeath my tall, stately beauty to Marilyn Brown. I, Robert Keane, do will my ability to make a girl think she is the Only 0ne to anyone who dares give it a try. frvezzfy-eigbf

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Class FRESHMAN YEAR 1950-1951 September 1950-One hundred and forty-five eager freshmen ended the pleasant summer vacation and en- tered Stonington High School. October 1950-Class elections were held and the fol- lowing students were appointed to be the class leaders: Robert Keane, president, Franklin Sylvia, vice-president, Linea Carlsson, secretary, and Rita Roderick and George Foley, Student Council representatives. Also at this time Mr. George Williamson was chosen as class adviser. December 15, 1950--Cheer and good-will reigned at the annual Freshmen Party, held in the gym which was decorated in the festive Spirit of Christmas. SOPHOMORE YEAR 1951-1952 December 1951-The class elections showed a change this year in several offices. As president, Fred Pampel was chosen, vice-president, Franklin Sylvia, secretary, Ruth Buzzi, treasurer, Rita Roderick, and Student Coun- cil members, Ruth Buzzi, Maxine Gensburg, Ronald Walter, and George Foley, all serving as President Pam- pel's able assistants. April 14, 1952-The never to be forgotten Sopho- more Talent Show was presented as an assembly. Re- member the Club '54 scene on stage with the typical atmosphere? Also that night the Roaring Twentiesn Sophomores were represented in the annual play No Place to Park by Joseph Previty and George Foley as supporting players and with many more classmates serv- ing on various committees. May, 1952- A Spring Garden was the theme of the Sophomore Hop, the annual social feature of second year students. Do you recall the gaily decorated Maypole, the porch-like effect for the band and the flower bouquets that adorned the gym? May 22, 1953-Also during that month the Glee Club presented its annual variety show which included not a few Sophomores. In addition to the other events which occurred in May the cheerleaders were chosen. Elected were Ruth Buzzi, captain, and Maxine Gens- burg, Lois Kain, Janet Schiller, Joanne Sutcliffe, Jessie Spivey, and Patti Van Pelt as squad members. JUNIOR YEAR 1952-1955 November 1952-Elections for class officers followed the previous year quite closely. Fred Pampel was again president, vice-president, Ronald Walter, secretary, Ruth Buzzi, treasurer, Rita Roderick, and Student Council members, Ruth Buzzi, Marge Lord, Ronald and Russell Brown and James Stewart, January 1953-The talent of the Class of '54 was again displayed. This time it was the versatile Junior Talent Show. Remember the delightful French trio, the inimitable songs, and The Killing of Dan McGrew? February 24-26, 1953-At last the long anticipated date of departure for the Juniors' annual trip to the United Nations in New York City! Besides the thrill of getting to the big city there will remain in our mem- ories the visits to the United Nations Building, the shows, the typical tourist haunts, and even the jaunts just gazing at the city itself. istory March 17, 1953-The Honor Society initiated ten Juniors with the traditional ceremonies and the tea for parents, teachers, and students. Admitted were James Armstrong, Joan Bickford, Linea Carlsson, Suzanne Donch, David Gately, Janet Marcotte, Joan Orlando, Ernestine Remor, Joanne Sutcliff and Ronald Walter. April 22, 1953-Ruth Buzzi was the representing Junior star in The Heiress, the annual play along with Barbara Pond, who held a supporting role and many Juniors helped on the many committees. June 18, 1953- My Blue Heaven --whether it be the song or just the words will bring to mind the very romantic Junior Prom. Remember the smiling moon keeping watch over the young lovers and sporting an even wider grin when Mary Hobart was crowned Prom Queen with Pat Christina, Marge Lord, Barbara Pond, Jessie Spivey, Patti Van Pelt and Debbie Wilkinson as her court. Also during June, Patti Van Pelt and Russell Brown were selected to attend the annual Nutmeg State Conference at the University of Connecticut. SENIOR YEAR 1953-1954 September 1955-The Brown and White announced the following officers: Editor-in-chief, Annette Mailhot, assistant editor, Suzanne Donch, business editor. Linea Carlsson, and sports editor, Patti Van Pelt. October 1953-Class elections were held to choose those who would lead the Seniors through their final year. Chosen were: Fred Pampel, president, Ronald Walter, vice-president, Ruth Buzzi, secretary, Rita Rod- erick, treasurer, and Student Council members Ruth Buzzi, Barbara Pond, Rita Roderick, Eileen Shea, Ronald and Russell Brown, George Foley, and Ronald XY'alter. The popular Washington Club was formed and sever- al fund-raising activities planned. Not to be omitted is the Yearbook Staff with James Armstrong at the helm directing the groups' activities. Other officers on the staff are Maxine Gensburg and Suzanne Donch as co-literary editors. November 11 and 26, 1953--Our football team made the year memorable by defeating Westerly in the two traditional games. With the winning of the Thanksgiving Day Game the coveted Moore Trophy was brought to SHS for the iirst time. November 1955-The Senior Talent Show brought down the house with the students' performances. Who will ever forget the famous Buzzi version of the Can- Can ? January 9, 195-i-The Washington Club presented the Jazz Concert which was a great success. The orchestra in- cluded two of the Senior Class, George Kent playing piano and Joseph Cravinho the trumpet. January 23, 195-1-Balloons, tempting cotton candy, gaudy booths offering prizes, and the orchestra on the carousel-do these things bring to mind a memory? Cer- tainly, it was the annual Senior Prom and as its theme was the Carnival of Love. March 1954-Oiiicers for the Honor Society were chosen and the initiation ceremonies were held for the incoming Juniors. April 19-24, 1954-Our fondest dreams were ful- fbiriy