Stonington High School - Pawmystonian Yearbook (Pawcatuck, CT)

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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

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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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TIHIIE CLASS WILL We, the class of I958, being of sound body, if not of mind, do will our traits, talents, and interests to deserving under- classmen, with the sincere hope that they will get as much fun from their four years at Stonington High School as we have: I, Louis Clark, do leave my love for guns to Pat McSparren. I, Pat Planchon, do leave my stylish wardrobe to Linda Sorenson. I, Frank Luzzi, do leave 80 of my 230 pounds to Joseph Evans, as he needs it more than I do. I, Janet Foley, do leave my ability of being heard before being seen, to Claudia Maine. I, Frederic Anderson, do leave my build, which all the girls admire, to Jimmy Pray. I, Thomasine Panciera, do leave my excellence in math to Sarah Mercier. I, Paul Cravinho, do will my ability to make my good marks known, to no one, because it is too characteristic of me. I, Anne Vigue, do will my efficiency to Ann Wibberly. I, George Tourville, do leave my noticeably good looks and good build, to any underclassmen fortunate to have both, with the reminder to eat Wheaties. I, Alice Brown, do leave my mature and reserved manner, to Jeanette Sylvester. I, Kenneth Yates, do leave my excellence in science to Richard Williams. I, Eleanor Powers, do bequeath my leadership and dignity to Mary McKenzie. I, David Johnson, do leave my hearty laugh to Thomas Law. I, Judith Hughes, do leave that band-box look to Frances Cawley. I, Edward DeFrias, do leave my likable ways to Michael O'Brien. I, Antoinette Lidestri, do leave my pleasing personality and merry ways to Barbara Gould. I, Richard Schackner, do will my good-natured smile to William Walsh. I, Jean Wilkinson, do leave my abundant sweetness and shining hair to Kathryn Naccarato. I, James Behan, do leave my cool haircut to Brad Curtin. I, Barbara Stowell, do leave my contagious giggle and pep to Susan Sisk. I, Wayne Cale, do leave my daring actions to Michael Savin. We, Ann Cattafe and Elisabeth Mebert, do leave our interest in the Navy to anyone as patriotic as we. I, Ben Turrisi, do will my wavy hair to all the girls who envy me. I, Loretta Mitchell, do leave my ability to be everywhere at once to Linda Sylvia. I, John Williams, do leave my roving eyes to Thomas Luzzi. I, Brigitte Tocker, do leave my interest in Nursing to any underclassmen as interested as I. I, Wendell Whipple, do leave my suave manner and smooth talk to William Cullinane. I, Elizabeth Ward, do leave my witticisms and humor to no one, because they are so much a part of me. I, Harry Way, do will my seemingly quiet ways to Bruce Panciera. I, Linda Arnold, do will my extreme pleasantness to Jane LaPierre. I, Paul Songdahl, do leave my amiable personality to Leo Nolan. We, Ann Murphy and Helen Brophy, do leave our gentle manners to Denise Keller and Karen Maxwell. I, Kenneth Calkins, do leave my enthusiasm to John Lathrop. I, Herbert Arnold, do leave my bomb to Russell Kirby. I, Arlene Mitchell, do leave my blondish looks to Pat Donahue. I, Robert Rose, do leave my interest in girls to absolutely no one. I, Joan Cray, do will my smiling ways to Darcey Applegate, I, Joseph Cangelosi, do leave my witty remarks and happy- -go-lucky ways to anyone who can gain as many friends as I have. I, Harriet Main, do will my witty irnpersonations to Michael Savin. I, Gerald Vernieri, do leave my title Gerry Sincerely Vernieri to all those underclassmen who enioyed my famous rendition. I, Dorine Donath, do leave a certain black Studebaker to any- one who can handle it as well as I. I, Harvey Thorp, do leave my many points in P. D. to any Junior who can talk about nothing for any length of time. I, Priscilla Holdridge, do will my loquacious ways to Sandra Henry. I, Michael Sisk, do leave my flippant remarks to Robert Belisle. I, Joan Miller, do leave my daydreaming to Judy Taylor. I, Roger Allen, do will my interest in a certain girl at W.H.S. to absolutely no one because I intend to continue it myself. I, Lucia Meserve, do leave my ceaseless chatter to Sandra Ashby. I, Wallace Stedman, do not have a will, I merely leave! I, Janet Hobart, do leave my carefree and mischievous attitude to Pat Meringolo. I, Peter Harmon, do will my exceptionally good looks to any- one who can attract as many girls as I have. I, Elaine Babonas, do bequeath my ability to do everything well to Carlene Vacca. I, Frederick Maloney, do leave my interest in all girls to anyone who enjoys the hobby as much as I. I, Doris Masofsky, do leave my happy-go-lucky disposition to Linda Siller. I, Leonard Heclin, do leave my vexing ways to Michael Stanley.