Stonington High School - Pawmystonian Yearbook (Pawcatuck, CT)

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CLASS HI TORY Someday in our future years, whether they be happy or sad. I am sure we will all want to look back and remember the most wonderful years of our life, the years that changed us from growing chil- dren to great men and women, the years that molded our lives to come, and the four years we spent at unequaled Stonington High School. Someday, while reminiscing, pick up this yearbook and while reading it, try to remember the faces and places that were part of your life, from the hectic freshman year to the great senior year. OUR FRESHMAN YEAR After we stopped floundering around the halls of Stonington High School, asking the usual questions of a freshman, and eating the wrong lunch block, we elected class officers that would carry us through our first year. Robert Schackner was elected to the president's seat, David Fontanella was elected vice president, Barbara Burdick became the secretary, and Kenneth Buck was treasurer. To the Student Council were elected Beverly Kasper and William Edgar. With this foundation, we started our fresh- man year. Our first big social event was held in the gym- nasium. This was the Freshman Party. Ah! Yes! Boy met girl and they danced the whole night through. As the year progressed, we came to the point that would really make us veterans of the school. This event was the Freshman Talent Show. Here we in- troduced our best performers, who did a wonderful job to make the show a spectacular hit. Thus we completed our first wonderful year at Stonington High School. OUR SOPHOMORE YEAR Again, we got on those yellow busses that would take us up that long hill of Mayflower Avenue. Again we walked into the big brick building that would nurse us through another year, but the dif- ference this year was that we were veterans of the school. We knew the do's and don'ts and it was just like home again. There was no fumbling with locker combinations or getting lost between blocks. We wer snug as a bug in a rug. As people who knew what was to be done, we proceeded to elect our class officers and Student Body Council mem- bers. Do you remember who they were? Think-You forgot? Well I will tell you who they were. The class officers were president, Robert Schackner, vice president, William Lazarekg secretary, Mary Lou Foley, and treasurer, Curtis Brown, The Student Council members were Beverly Kasper, Dorothy Rob- inson. Walter Savage, and Robert Barnes. Eventually we put on the attractions of the year, the Sophomore Talent Show, the theme of which was a Dress Rehearsal. and the Sophomore Hop. l am sure seven of the girls certainly remember the year 1954, the year that seven were to represent the school in two years of cheering. So, after weeks of training, Patricia Donahue, Elinor O'Brien, Bev- erly Kasper, Dorothy Robinson, Elace Dart, and Gretchen Miller, and Captain Heather Anderson were chosen as the future cheerleaders. OUR JUNIOR YEAR With Robert Schackner again elected president of the class, William Lazarek, vice presidentg Gretchen Miller, secretary, Robert Barnes, as treasurer, and Agnes Kessler, Mary Lou Foley, Beverly Kasper, Walter Savage, David Fontanella, and Peter Arnold, elected to the Student Council, we started on a school year that was one of our best. We were prominent in sports and other activities. The stars of the basket- ball team were James Cavanaugh, Wayne Lawrence, Victor Rebello, and Ralph Ballato. Under the direc- tion of co-chairmen Agnes Kessler and John Macione and supervised by class advisor, Miss Doris Reponen, our Junior Talent Show, which was said to be the best in fifteen yt as selected as an exchange assembly with We3tfa'ily!High School. Following came one of the highlights of the year, our trip to the United Nations in New York City, Remember, friends, the days we had Of laughter, fun, and tearsg The work we did and didn't do, The sports and rousing cheers. Ah, now, we leave with glist'ning eye, Glancing back with a wistful sigh, Farewell to you, our dearest S.H.S.! James T. Smith which was supervised by Mr. Foley. Do you remem- ber the fun we had in New York? Who could forget such attractions as The Rockettes' at Radio City or the Ted Mack Show? 1. March, 1955. This was the time that'the Honor So- ciety held its initiation for the new junior members. Proudly the elected Juniors took their places in the annals of the National Honor Society. They were: Walter Brown, Robert Barnes, Elizabeth Barnes, Janet Ball, Anne Bailey, Heather Anderson, Robert Schack- ner, Beverly Kasper, Carol Walsh, Elace Dart. Bar- bara Costa, and Joseph DeFrias. Then came .June and eventually Cupid, with an itchy trigger finger. The night of Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White, he shot many an arrow into unsuspecting junior hearts-yes, the night of the Junior Prom, the night that would decide whether

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r NAME Elisabeth Kenyon Agnes Kessler Time. D. today Joseph King Louise Labuda John Peter Larke Thelma Elaine Larkin Peter Latham T. Wayne Lawrence William Lazarek Arnold Lenta Catherine Ann Lenihan Juanita Lewis Donald Francis LoPresto Patricia Ann Lord Jack Mariano Alden Main Richard Main David Marchand Richard Massey Robert McDonough Joan Patricia McMahon Harriet .loan Virginia McNeil Gretchen Lois ' Miller Gladys Mlner Alcinda Monsam lack Morton Elinor 0'Brien J osephlne Perrone Wllllam Pray Joseph Ouattromani Charles Rafuse Joan Raluse Nuno Rentlerio Henry Rescigino Brenda Ann Riley Dorothy Palmer Robinson Charles Roessler Victor Saddow Beverly Santos Walter Savage Robert Schackner Walter Slcard Donald Smith Eugene Sinith James Smith Miriam Smith Jean Sommer Robert Slaplin Marilynn Stebbings Call Steele Helen Bernadette Sullivan Judith Blanche Sullivan Robert Tatterssl Marion Ray Tlllinghast Frances Vians Carol Walsh Joan Wheeler Nelson Whipple .,n-,mv-T -Q -1-sw r NICKNAME Liz Agnes Tom Joe Louie PJ... The-l Pete Stretch hz Cap Cathy Nita Lo Pat J ack AI Dick Dave Slim Mac Joan Curly Cretcb Gay Mickey Jack Josy Bill Quatt Chick Joni Ritino Bren Douy Chick Vic Putt-Putt Walt Shafto Wslt Chit-Chat Gene Sparky Mimi Jeanie Chief Mal Speedie Bern ie J udy Sut Rex Pessr Carol J oanie DeDe FET PEEVE Study halls Point snatchers Study halls Walter Homework One-way streets Freshman attitude '49 Ford convertible School Study halls Hontework Study halls She-wolves A fish that doesn't bite Police Department Marks Mlfkti Study halls Funny people Snobs People that gossip Clicks Early to bed and early to rise Clicks Hlllllfwnrk Honwwttrk Study halls Conceited boys Homework The hour bus ride to school Substitutes Clicks People who fool Sports Fords John's sour notes in Bl. S Clee Club A long sleeve Girls Cars and trees Getting up Car raltlers People who are late People who argue Stuck-up girls I CRAZY ABOUT Nick Sports A sophontort- girl Bob Rock and Roll Fun-Fun Convertibles in general Rock and Roll Rock and Roll Ann llolthy Music Shop .l uhnny Celia Hunting and fishing Auto racing Rock aml Roll Hunting A good time Jtmnty My Honey. Jack Cheering at the games Joe Mike Typing class Cheering st the games Kids in Office Practice Vacations llarbsrs Lucy Cars Block L Law Class A certain living doll A certain farmer tDavet Cars Shorthand A certain boy Milk Connecticut Girls and Drsmatics Dramatics Everyone knows Vacation s Food Vacations J ohnn ie Willie Paul A girl named Ruth Roller skating A wonderful guy Jack Certain people Talent shows in assembly MISS MOST O.P. Football and the kids The Scrapper P.D. The kids The boys O.P. Tlte rat-race between classes Sports at S.H.S. Sports at S.H.S. Ann O.P. The good times Mr. Houston Lunch period Celia Football The boys in shop S,H.S. The boys in shop Summer. fishing. swimming Lunch period Skipping school Clteering and the kids at S.H.S. .loe O.P. Lunch block Those three minutes before classes Mrs. Stewart Football School English class My friends A car Sports The kids Chemistry and Physics classes Office Practice class O.P. The boys The boys English Bronx, New York The Boys' Senior Cheerleaders '55-56 A certain group of boys The kids S.H.S. Block 3 study hall The kids Everything at school The kids The boys Wonderful kids All the friends I've made this year The kids Sports at S.H.S. ' t FAVORITE SAYING You'd be surprised Anyone do his Chemistry Umall O.K. Yes. Dear You guys will walk home Oh-Gee This joint is moldy Pa-Loo Brother John l'll be dipped I'Il say Ab-Oh! Yall. better not had You can't beat it Sure Celia I rise to s point of order How about that Never mind Ah. gee What are you. nuts or nervous? Oh nuts Oh bologna Okey Dokey Is that right? Darn it all Oh no Okey Dokey Golly O.K. Doc Oh. no Oh, you think so That always helps What's the difference Say. Boys Oh, Man! l'm just dying to find out Say. Boy Listen and learn Darn it See you later. Alligator Say, Boys Ain't that s shame? How are you fixed for blades? Sure thing Nasty lad! NO. for the sake of a good argument I mean . . . It's the most For crying out loudl You know it!!! By Golly That's the way it is I'II be dipped Oh! for the love of Pete Oh Gee Oh. yeh If you can't defeat them, join them Sly. BOY FAVORITE SONG No Not Much When You Wish Upon a Star It's Almost Tomorrow He Always Black Denim Trousers Blue Tango It's Bigger than You and Me At My Front Door At My Front Door At My Front Door Learnin' to Love He He Tooti-Fruiti Wake the Town and Tell the People The Cat Came Back Rock Around the Clock Thirty Days Rock Around the Clock Rock Around the Clock When You Dance Croce Di Oro Embraceable You It's Almost Tomorrow Love is a Many- Splendored Thing He Unforgettable Autumn Leaves Denim Trousers Sea Shells Sixteen Tons Because of You I Hear You Knocking Autumn Leaves Sh-Boom I Believe Daddy-0 He Moments to Remember Sixteen Tons Smoky Joe's Cale Only You and You Alone Seventeen The Great Pretender Birth of the Blues Secret Love Love is a Many- Splendored Thing Moments to Remember He No Not Much I'll Never Stop Loving You Love is a Many- Splendored Thing Music for Lovers Only Blue Moon Moments to Rem be Love Walked In Summertime Black Denim TINISII

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Patricia Donahue, Elinor O'Brien, Heather Anderson, Gretchen Miller, Mary Lou Foley, Beverly Kasper, or Agnes Kessler would be crowned queen of the Prom. Tensely, we waited to see who it would be. It was Agnes. I am sure all of us felt a little of the joy that was in her heart as she mounted the stairs to the Queen's throne. Do you remember? OUR SENIOR YEAR x 1 Probably the most cherished of all the years at Stonington High School was our last year. We elected the following class officers: president, Robert Schack- ner, vice president, William Lazarek, secretary, Nils Carlssong treasurer, Robert Barnes. Last year's Stu- dent Council representatives were re-elected. Walter Savage received the honor of being elected president of the Student Council and Agnes Kessler became the secretary-treasurer. Again as usual we had a wonderful,,talent show, conducted so vividly that it made you feel that you were in Mexico, which was the setting for the theme. This began the completion of the many things that were to be done. We planned our Washington Trip, the Senior Prom and our Yearbook. In football we were outstanding. And won the Eastem Connecti- cut Conference Football award by winning eight out of nine games. What about the years that will follow? Whether they be happy or sad, long or short, we will always have our memories, memories of the things that made boys, men, girls, women, memories of the faculty and the contributions they made to each one of us in preparing us for the world outside the tender walls of our school. We will re-live the four years over and over in our minds many times. With the help of God and self-assurance, we will be happy in what we are doing, be it mother or father, nurse or doctor, teacher or President, we will be proud to say we graduated from Stonington High School. May God always be at our side to see us through the rough spots of life. And, may we always be wlll- ing to accept His help. Jack Macione Class Ode FAREWELL T0 STONINGTON fTune: Moments to Remember! At last we stand before the door Of Life and Hope and Destiny fFarewell to you, our dearest S.H.S.i This new door opens wider more As we turn 'round and say softly. H Farewell to you, our dearest S.H.S. CLASS PROPHECY After living on Mars for ten years, we decided to return to earth to see the latest inventions and to visit our former classmates. Arriving in California, we climbed out of our rocket-ship, hopped on our pogo sticks, the latest mode of travel on Mars, and started on our way. Passing a movie theatre, we noticed that several members of Stonington High School class of 56 had become great stars. Betty Mae Curran was co-starring in a musical comedy with Bill Lazarek and Marion Tillinghast. At the Pasadena Playhouse we enjoyed several numbers by that famous dance team, Eleanor O'Brien and .lack Morton. Having been told that color-vision had become very common, we stopped to watch the Carlson Comedies, produced by Nils Carlson and directed by John Choquette. Appearing on the show as guest stars were actress Majorie Darling, actor Walter Savage, and the great concert pianist, Juanita Lewis. Nevada was the next stop on our journey. At the experimental laboratory in Yucca Flats we found the great scientists Robert Schackner, Eugene Smith, and Walter Brown at work on a new experiment. We were amazed to see the number of secretaries work- ing there. Among them were Marjorie Balestracci, flarolyn Harper, Louise Labuda, and Bernadette Sul- ivan. We had heard about the giant photography firm in Utah owned by Robert Staplin and Stanley Bennet, and as we wanted some pictures taken we stopped to visit them. Gladys Miner was working there as a secretary. While in Arizona, we saw the United Nations del- egate to Russia, Peter Latham, and the United States diplomat, John DaSilva, along with Elace Dart, fashion editor for McCall's Magazine. In Colorado, we visited an art exhibit and saw a beautiful painting of the Grand Canyon done by .loan Rafuse. Joan also told us that Janet Ball was working as secretary at a big resort in Sun Valley, Idaho. Also working there were Phyllis Anderson and Roberta Bailey. Ever since landing we had been hearing about the famous .lohn Alexander taxicabs in New Mexico. Arriving there, we went for a ride in one and found that they were the latest models equipped with atomic engines. Our first visit in Texas was to the King Ranch run by its new owner, Joe King. While cruising around Texas, we had noticed several oil wells bear- ing the title Ronald Johns, owner. Upon inquiring we were told that he was the world's oil tycoon. Also while there we purchased a book written by Robert Moniz and noticed that it had been published by the Frank Allen Typewriter Corporation of Oklahoma. At a Nebraska airport we met the owner of' the American Airlines, David Marchand, who introduced us to three of his stewardesses, Elaine Howard, Ann Holdridge and Norma Brainard. Three of his pilots wereuArnold Lema, Dennis Keegan and Robert Tat- tersa . In Wisconsin we visited the largest dairy in the state and found that it was owned by Curt Brown and Nelson Whipple. So large was the farm that they employed their own private veterinarian, Daniel