Stonington High School - Pawmystonian Yearbook (Pawcatuck, CT)

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CLASS HHSTURY As we, the class of '58, think back over our high school days, many events remain firm in our minds. Many of these have been forgotten, however, the most cherished memories will be related in this, our class history. So now, let us highlight the events which contributed to making our high school years ones to be remembered forever. Our freshman year held for us many new experiences. After becoming adiusted to all the different aspects which accompany a secondary school, we elected our class officers. We chose Robert DeBragga, president, Thomas Schackner, vice president, Judith Main, secretary, and Barbara Stowell, treasurer. The Student Council members representing us were Peter Davis and Santina Faillace. Our first social event, which occurred in October, was The Freshman Party. With Ronnie Gardner providing the music, we had an enjoyable time as well as becoming acquainted with our new classmates. One of the greats of our freshman year was the performance of Time Out For Ginger directed by Mrs. Cullinane. Judith Chick took the leading role and her splendid performance will not be forgotten. Our class really came into its own when we put on our first talent show. The theme was Welcome Home Alumni and proved to be a big success. We were now sophomores, and felt quite at home at S.H.S. Chosen as class officers for the coming year were Peter Davis, president, Everett Flagg, vice president, Doris Masofsky, secretary, and Joan Miller, treasurer. Representing our class in the student Council were Robert DeBragga, James Drury, Linda Arnold, and Santina Faillace. The big social event of the year was the Sophomore Hop with its theme Heaven Was Never Like This. lt was a most gala affair under the chairmanship of James Drury. The Sophomore Talent Show Fabricant's Fabulous Follies served a dual purpose. ln addition to providing entertainment for our audience, we uncovered much hidden talent. ln April, seven cheerleaders were chosen from our class, Captain Sandra Pignataro with her squad consisting of Jean Wilkinson, Helen Cowell, Joan Miller, Mary Shea, Patricia Planchon, and Barbara Stowell. The spirit so typical of Stonington High, was heightened even more under the leadership of these seven girls.

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LASS IHUISTURY Our Junior Year, which we now entered, was to hold for us many happy memories. The officers of our Junior Class were, Thomas Schackner, president, John Boucher, vice president, Helen Cowell, secretary, and Patricia Thrall, treasurer. Student Council members representatives were: James Drury, Everett Flagg, John Mathewson, Patricia Planchon, Patricia Thrall, and Linda Arnold. Our lettermen in football were: Fred Anderson, Clifford Morey, Everett Flagg, John Boucher, John Mathewson, and Frank Luzzi. David Johnson also assisted the team as manager. Other sports where boys received their letter, were track with John Boucher, Frank Luzzi, and Clifford Morey and basketball with Everett Flagg. April of this year brought our unforgettable New York trip, under the supervision of Mr. Foley. It was a first trip to the big city for many students, a trip full of wonderful experiences for all. We will never forget the United Nations buildings, all the shows, the hilarious experiences in the hotel, along with all the events which accompany a vacation in New York City. ln March of this year the Junior members of the National Honor Society were chosen: Alice Brown, Thomasine Panceria, Sandra Pignataro, Patricia Thrall, Antoinette Lidestri, Elizabeth Godomsky, John Bennett, David Johnson and Robert Hildebrand. Almost Paradise was the theme we chose for our beautiful and romantic Junior Prom. In a gala display of white carnations our Queen, Patricia Thrall, was crowned by our president, Thomas Schackner, Patricia ascended the throne attended by her court: Sandra Pignataro, Janet Hobart, Patricia Planchon, Doris Masofsky, Helen Cowell,and Jean Wilkinson. Tears of ioy were in each one's eyes as we looked upon this lovely scene. Finally we began our Senior Year, and our long awaited dream for a new school was fulfilled. lts future depended a great deal on our example. To lead our class in this final endeavor we selected Thomas Schackner, president, John Boucher, vice president, Antoinette Lidestri, secretary, and Patricia Schackner, treasurer. Student Council members were: president, James Drury, Fred Maloney, Everett Flagg, secretary-treasurer, Linda Arnold, Patricia Planchon, and Patricia Thrall, The Senior Talent Show with its theme Homecoming Weekend was a complete success and a triumph for co-chairmen Fred Maloney and Pat DeBernardo. Many thanks for Mr. McKenna for his help in putting on this show. The Brown and White officers of this year were: editor-in-chief, Pat Schackner, assistant editor, Eleanor Powers, sports editor, Nancy Linderson, business manager, Helen Cowell, and circulation manager, Antoinette Lidestri. Under the leadership of these seniors our fine school newspaper continued. Our last social event was the Senior Prom headed by James Drury and Linda Arnold, an event which turned out to be a great success. The biggest event of the year was our trip to Washington, D. C., which we as class- mates will never forget. Now we are preparing for graduation and realize our high school days are iust about over. What will the future hold, we ask ourselves? With the help of God may we all achieve our goal, no matter what it may be. We thank S. H. S. for giving us an excellent foundation, preparing us for our life ahead. Ten years from now when we all think back over these past four wonderful years, each and everyone of us will say I am proud l graduated from Stonington High School. PATRICIA SCHACKNER SANDRA PIGNATARO