Stratford High School - Log Yearbook (Stratford, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1953 volume:

STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL Stratford, Connecticut Introduction page 4 Dedication page 5 Administration page 6 Faculty page 8 Seniors page 16 Underclassmen page 51 Activities page 58 Athletics page 83 Patrons page 92 To you, we present the story of the year 1952-1953 at Stratford High School — a story written by you and recorded by us of the Log. Considering how best we might record this story, we found, since our senior year is so outstanding, that a presentation of Stratford from the outlook of a senior would be most comprehensive and meaningful to you both now and in future years. With this in mind, not so much as a theme but as an accent, we have attempted to recall to you the high- lights of the year. It is our hope that we have chosen to emphasize that which might ideally have been your choice, too, and so with these few remarks, we give to you a book representing the best efforts of our staff— we give you the Log of 1953. We WitUZeme A dedication TO MRS. RUTH McCRACKEN, we, the Class of 1953, dedicate our year book. A woman of wisdom and kindness, her . guidance and encouragement helped us to an immeasur- able extent in the long-awaited completion of our LOG. DU. WL JJ U DR. C. E. CHAFFEE Superintendent of Stratford Public Schools Dr. Charles E. Chaffee is the superintend- ent of the Stratford Schools. Among his many duties are administering the educa- tional budget; presiding over the Advisory Council, which meets bi-monthly and assists in the planning of school policies; and speaking before Parent-Teacher groups on school problems. MR. S. DAVIS Administrative Assistant Mr. Davis, our assistant superintendent, came to Stratford in November, 1951. After graduating from Westminster College in Pennsylvania, he spent three and one-half years in the United States Air Force. He then had four years experience in both in- struction and administration, after which he came to Stratford where he has aided Dr. Chaffee in handling the educational budget, watching over the new junior high schools, deciding on school problems and policies, and still giving attention to improvement of school grounds and buildings. 6 MR. E. H. DUSTIN Assistant Principal Mr. Dustin, our assistant principal, is a well-known personality in the halls of our Alma Mater. His ready guidance helped us to plan and complete suc- cessfully our high school careers. MR. D. W. FOWLER Principal Mr. Fowler, our principal, is a man of wide ex- perience as an instructor and administrator. This experience has enabled him to understand more fully both the educational and personal problems of the students. He entrusts to the departmental heads a great deal of supervisory work and visits classrooms as often as possible to become better acquainted with the student-teacher relationships. MISS CUNNINGHAM Director of Vocational Guidance To the upperclassmen. Miss Cunningham is indi- spensable. She has charge of assisting students to make plans for the future, and keeps, for our con- venience, college catalogues, vocational information, scholarship bulletins, and notices of job openings. 7 LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Left to right: Reita Welborn, Fanny Lichman, Marjorie Boyle. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT First row, left to right: Evelyn Wordell, Carolyn Pampuro, Mildred Schilling, Ruth McCracken, Pauline Dennett. Second row: Patrick Gre- gor, Robert Speer, Thomas Puglise, Lee Benjamin, Hiram Tindall, Noel Smith. HISTORY DEPARTMENT First row, left to right: Eloise Carter, Ann Paris, Mary Riley. Sec- ond row. left to right: George Pug- lisi, Jenny Alderman, Pearl June, Honor McCarn, David Tuller. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT The English Department strives to achieve two major objectives. The first of these is the mastery of fundamentals, including the ability to read with maximum speed and comprehension, and the ability to express oneself effectively in oral and written conposition. The second major aim is to develop, through reading and discussion of literature, individuals with a greater social con- science, and with the capacity for enjoyment and appreciation of the cultural aspects of life. FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT There is a growing need for linguists in this country. The Spanish and French courses, there- fore. have as their primary objectives, the de- velopment of a student’s capacity to read, write, speak, and understand these. The Latin language is an important study, not only for a greater appreciation of its relationship to the development of our own language, but also to learn more about the historical, cultural, and political contributions to our own society. HISTORY DEPARTMENT Realizing that the greatest need of present day America is an in- formed and responsible citizenry, the Social Studies classes seek to provide both the necessary informa- tional background and the oppor- tunities for experiences in citizen- ship activities. 9 TECHNICAL ARTS First row, left to right: John Radder. Joseph Grenda, Charles Quinlan, Earl Flagg, Ben Longo. Second row, left to right: Richard Finn, Herbert Yankee, William Milish. Missing from picture: Conrad Mayer. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT First row, left to right: J. Lowell Lippincott, Ruby Wheeler, Richard Blake. Second row: Rob- ert Blackford. John Ruziskey, Victor Crump. MATH DEPARTMENT First row, left to right: John Kochiss, Estelle Lippincott, Mary Cooney, Mildred Black, Everett Wordell. 10 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT The purpose of the Science Department is to enable the student to understand better his en- vironment through a knowledge of applied and natural scientific principles. This understanding should promote better health practices, provide an appreciation and knowledge of the importance and use of machines in the home, and train the student in the use of the scientific method so that he will apply this method to the solution of problems in his everyday living. TECHNICAL ARTS DEPARTMENT The Technical Arts curriculum provides a broad preparation for en- trance into the technical, trade, or engineering fields via subsequent apprentice or engineering college training. Students graduate with a degree of marketable skill in their chosen field as determined only by their individual interest, ability, and aptitude. The core of the curriculum is the well-equipped shop and labor- atory building where learning by doing” is emphasized. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT The philosophy of the Mathe- matics Department is to solve the problems of everyday living, indus- try, science, and business; mastery of mathematics is required according to varying abilities and individual needs. Neatness, accuracy, clear- thinking, and correlation are en- couraged at all times. 11 BUSINESS EDUCATION First row, left to right: Anita Ray- mond, John Ohla, Llynola Curtis. Sec- ond row: Imelda Goyette, Jean Ska- winski, Edith Paul, Joseph Sworin. Missing from picture: Avis Alcott. ART DEPARTMENT Anna Hogan m MUSIC Robert Lenox Edward Ryglewicz PHYSICAL EDUCATION Helen Foland James Penders BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Business Education is that type of training which, while playing its part in the achievement of the general aims of education, has for its primary pur- pose the preparation of boys and girls to enter upon a business career. MUSIC DEPARTMENT The first band and choirs of the freshman and sophomore classes are exploratory' in nature. The Concert Band and the A Cappella Choir maintain a high level of perform- ance and aim to give members of these groups the satis- faction of achieving the highest possible success in high school music. Music appreciation classes give a very large number of students opportunity to hear fine music. ART DEPARTMENT Art is a practical virtue. The art course teaches creative and purposeful graphic expression with different materials and tools. Students can learn to appreciate beauty' and apply the knowledge to their everyday life. The course is for those in- terested in studying art for a vocation or an avocation PHYSICAL EDUCATION The program in Physical Education is based on the interests, needs, and abilities of the students. Skills and techniques for team and individual sports are taught in class time. The opportunity' for competition is offered every student by an intramural program that operates on a seasonal basis. 13 HOMEMAKING DEPARTMENT Homemaking courses offer training in many areas; cooking, sewing, personal grooming, home nursing, consumer education, home planning, home furnishings, child care and development, household equipment, and budgeting. Some will continue this training professionally. All girls will find some contributions to happy and successful home life. 15 taracteristicS BOYS Carl Ruck Best Student Ron Haverl Best Looking Ron Haverl Most Popular Ron Haverl Friendliest Don Chaffee Quietest Bill Kovac Class Artist Clarence Lavers Class Cut-up Carl Ruck Most Likely to Succeed Ray Koch Class Vocalist Clarence Lavers Class Wit Gordy Perry Most Energetic Norm Hermanson Done Most for School Norm Hermanson Class Socialite Bob Lilia Class Musician Tony Mastroni Cutest Jack Perrott Most Collegiate Dick Kopsick Most Courteous Jack Perrott Best Dressed Andy Van Etten Class Athlete Norm Hermanson Class Actor Ron Haverl Kindest Senior Clarence Lavers Liveliest Senior John Aurelia Most Cheerful Ron Haverl Most Helpful Walt Freeman Best Dancer Tony Petitte Biggest Talker Tony Petitte Best Alibier Henry Geter Most Carefree Ron Haverl Nicest Smile Clarence Lavers Biggest Giggler Tony Mastroni Most Bashful Walt Freeman Biggest Flirt 16 GIRLS Kate Brockway Pat Donnelly Pat Dube Mickey Addorisio Barbara Poremba Eleanor Baclawski Anita Hefferon Kate Brockway Margie Smith Ruth Gledhill Dorothy Huydic Pat Dube Marilyn Hunziker Carol Walz Lorraine Smith Betty Lalley Barb Collins Judy Lanese Linnea Anderson Dorothy Huydic Mickey Addorisio Anita Hefferon Mickey Addorisio Joan Pronzen Ruth Broman Nettie DeDonato Anita Hefferon Anita Hefferon Joan Pronzen Anita Hefferon Marcella LaValley Anita Hefferon The last of our four years is drawing to a close. At this time, we can look back with nostalgia on one of the fullest periods of our lives, air memories run the gamut from football games to formats. Senior hats, plays, dances, and parties have all made their mark on our social calendar. , During this time, we have also been able to spice our studies with held trips and other extra-curricular activities. On the whole, we can honestly say that our teachers have succeeded in balancing the classroom routine with interesting, diverting discussions and other forms of student participation. We have, therefore, contributed to our own education with the supervision and help of our teachers. They have guided and chan- nelled our interests in order to prepare us for entrance into the complex society of our world today. Unfortunately, a sober note must be interjected here, as on our very shoulders rests the destiny of future generations. As we graduate, we are accepting one of the most serious responsibilities that we will ever face; we must build and hope for a better America and freer world. On this occasion, we can only say that we shall humbly do our utmost to fulfill the confidence and expectation of all those who have contributed to our high school education. MICHELINE ADDORJSIO Mickey” 263 Mary Avenue Popularity is earned, not inherited. Twirling squad 2, 3; Drum Major- ette 4; May Queen attendant 3; A Cappella 1, 2, 3, Secretary 4; Vice-President of homeroom 2, Secretary 3, 4; O.F.F. Treasurer 4; Girls' Sport Club 1. RICHARD ALBRIGHT Dick” 147 Raven Terrace Early to rise and ditto to bed. makes a man healthy but socially dead. Homeroom Vice-President 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Civics Club 1. ROBERT ALDRICH Bob 640 King Street With women, the heart argues, not the mind. Glee Club 1; A Cappella 2; Hall Guard 4. ROBERT ALLENBY Bob” 134 Glenfield Avenue Progress, that’s the thing. A Cappella 1; Spanish Club 4. RICHARD AMEIS Dick 146 Ferndale Avenue A good man is contented. Photography Club 1, 2, 3, Trea- surer 4; Civics Club Treasurer 1. LINNEA ANDERSON ’Linnea” 358 Nichols Avenue Always take your job seriously, never yourself. Girls' Sport Club, President 1, 2, Vice-President 3, 4; Leaders’ Club 2, 3; Photography Club 2, 3. JOANNE ANZINI Jo- 1021 Nichols Avenue Oh! I was only a little late. Glee Club 1. JOHN AURELIA John- 1113 Essex Place To God, thy country, and thy friends be true. Film Service Club 1; Photography Club 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Radio Club 4. CHRISTINE AXTELL Chris- 817 Wilcoxson Avenue It is easier not to speak a word at all than to speak more words than we should. Girls Sport Club 1, 3, 4; Library Club 1; Travel Club 3, 4; Hi C's 4. 18 EDWARD BABNICK -Ed- 37 Summit Street Quiet only when he is not noisy. Baseball 4. DONALD BACIK Don- 157 Clover Street A man of few words, but he makes good use of them. Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 3; Intramural Basketball 2, 4; A.A. 1, 2; Radio Club 4. ELEANOR BACLAWSKI El- 1275 West Broad Street Service with a smile. Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Photo- graphy Club 2, 3; Art Co-Editor, The Log 4; Junior Red Cross 3. PETER BALEN Pete” 84 Linton Street Better late than never. J MARILYN BARRETT Marilyn” 135 Allyndale Drive Life is short, but there is always time for courtesy. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ushers’ Guild 3, 4; Travel Club 4; Future Nurses of America, Treasurer 4; Daisy Chain 3- PRISCILLA BARMMER Pris 196 Huntington Road Carefree and gay; she goes on her way. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2; Theater Workshop 1. ALBERT BARONOWSKI Al” 134 Euerle Street Be content with your lot. Intramural Baseball 1, 2; Bowling team 3. HUGH BARTLETT Hugh” 1581 West Broad Street He takes life as it comes. Bowling team 3, 4; Intramural Baseball 2, 4; Glee Club 1. RITA BASKO Reet 1874 Barnum Avenue Be happy and you will be good. A Cappella 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Vice-President 1, President 3; Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Business Manager of Log 4; O.F.F. President 4; Tra- vel Club 3, Secretary 4. RONALD BAYLEY Ron” 1175 Stratford Avenue Nobody understands me. Glee Club 1; Intramural Baseball 1, 2. CURTISS BEACH Curtiss 1812 Elm Street His dashing glances make your heart flutter. Bowling team 2, 3, 4; Tennis team 3, 4; Homeroom President 4. SANDRA BEBBLE Sandy 60 Bronson Road Not always smiling, but at least serene. Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi C’s 4; Log Staff 4; C.E.P. 3, 4. RONALD BECKWITH Ron” 73 MacArthur Drive He goes as he pleases, and pleases as he goes. Chefs’ Club 1. JEAN BELLUCCI Jean” 103 Oakland Street The best way to have friends is to be one. Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; O.F.F. 4; Student Council 4. FRANCES BENHAM Franny 168 Wakelee Avenue Watch those flashing eyes! Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi C’s 4; Art Club 1. 19 JANICE BIEBEL Jan 246 Lordship Road Nothing wins a man sooner than a good turn. Homeroom President 1; Twirling Squad 2, 3, Squad captain 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Leaders’ Club 3, 4; Student Council 1. FREDERICK BIETSCH Fred 235 Abram Street One of two of a kind. Intramural Baseball 2; A.A. 2; Homeroom President 4. ELIZABETH BISHOP Betty 205 California Street All must he earnest in a world like ours. Service Corps 4. JACK BLANCHARD ’Doc- 1290 Success Avenue We live not as we wish to, but as we can. Chefs’ Club 1. AMELIA BOCCHICCHIO Amy 526 Franklin Avenue A friendly smile wins many friends. Transferred from Harding, October 1950. O.F.F. 4; Service Corps 3. JOSEPH BRAYCHAK Punkin” 125 Ulrich Road How pleasant is Saturday night when I’ve tried all week to be good. Transferred from Fairfield Prep, September, 1951. Football 4. ANNETTE BREAULT Annette” 390 Glenridge Road Fun and merriment make the world go ’round. Cheer leader 3, 4; Twirler 2; Civics Club 1; A.A.l, 2; Variety Show 1; Hi C’s 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2; Service Corps 4. DONALD BRELSFORD Don” 128 Norman Circle Remember this — that very little is needed to make a happy life. FRANCES BROADBENT Fran 241 Jackson Avenue Ready to help anyone, anytime. Girls’Sport Club 1; Red Cross 1. KATHARINE BROCKWAY Kate” 66 Newtown Avenue Example is a lesson that all men can read. Student Council 1. 2, Treasurer 3; A Cappella. President 1, 2; 3. 4; All State Choir 4; National Honor Society 3, Treasurer 4; Variety Show 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4. RUTH BROMAN Ruthie” 55 Fairlea Avenue The smile that won't come off. Homeroom Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4; Variety Show 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Travel Club 3, President 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; O.F.F. 4; A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4; Ushers' Guild 3, 4. JOAN BROWN Joanie 393 Windsor Avenue Silence and her hair are golden. Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 4; Home- room Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3. 4; Future Nurses of America 4; Red Cross 2. EDNA BUNNELL Jane” 924 Broad Street A lady of taste, but not display. Civics Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; All- State Band 3, 4; Travel Club 3, 4; Girls' Sport Club 1. ARTHUR BURRITT Art” 56 Hurd Avenue Keep moving — push on! Intramural baseball 2. ALVIN BURT AT 1741 Main Street A student’s life is a merry one. Track 1, Varsity 2, 3, 4; Photog- raphy Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A. 1, 3; Student Council 2, 3, President 4; National Honor Society 3, Vice- President 4; Homeroom President 2; Cross Country Captain 4. MARGARET CALMAR Peggy” 1548 Main Street Cute to walk with, witty to talk with, and pleasant to think about. Dramateers 1, Secretary 2; Photog- raphy Club 2; Masquers 3, 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4; Home- room Secretary 3, 4; Student Coun- cil 3; Debating Club 3, 4; Senex 4; Log Staff 4. PATRICIA CARNEY 'Pat” 470 Second Hill Lane A good natured person is never out of place. Girls’ Sport Club 2, 3, President 4; Spanish Club Secretary 4; Pub- licity Club 4; Theater Guild 3; Photography Club 4; Masquers 4; Future Nurses of America 4; Chemistry Club 4. RITA CARTEN Rit” 165 Peace Street Rich are the treasures she found in her mind. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Travel Club 3, 4; Future Teachers of America 2, 3, 4; Ushers’ Guild 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Homeroom Secretary 3, 4; Log Representative 2, 3; Daisy Chain 3. GENEVIEVE CASTALDO Gen 61 Birch Street Ready to tackle anything. O.F.F. 4; Service Corps 2. MARIE CASTELLANETE Mare” 54 Curtiss Place Stop me if you’ve heard this one. Girls' Sport Club 2; Clarion Staff 3; Clarion Representative 4. MARGARET CENTOPANI Margie 106 Canaan Court She has a winning way with friends. Service Corps 3; Hi Cs 4. DONALD CHAFFEE Don 2921 Main Street Wisdom is wealth. Spanish Club 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Photography Club 3, 4. DANIEL CHANDA Danny 241 Huntington Road Do fortune what she will, I stand prepared. ELVIRA CHIARENZELLI El- 55 Curtis Avenue No dark clouds hang above. Studcn Council 2, 3, 4; A.A. 2, 3, 4; Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2; C.E.P. 3, 4. JOAN CHIODO Jo- 284 Bruce Avenue Ambition has no rest. Civics Club 1; Girls’ Sport Club 2; Variety Show 3, 4; Hi C’s 4. ARLENE CHOLEWINSKI Chello 520 West Reitter Street Quiet and neat; friendly and sweet. Art Club 1,2, 3; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2; Library Club 3, 4. ELAINE CLAPP Red- 2375 Broadbridge Avenue She’s on her toes. Dramateers 1, 2; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2; Publicity Club 2; Civics Club 1; Variety Show 2, 3, 4; Masquers RONALD CLOUGH Ron- 135 Meritine Street I love to meditate — on anything but books. WILLIAM CODY Wild Bill 37 Canaan Court A loyal, just, and upright fellow. Photography Club 3, 4; Aviation Club 4; Radio Club 4. 22 GERTRUDE COLLADAY Pat- 2268 Main Street A girl rich in friends is poor in nothing. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Home- room President 1; Junior Red Cross 3, 4; Travel Club 3, 4; Publicity Club 3, 4; Civics Club 1; A.A. 3, 4. BARBARA COLLINS Barb- 31 Bush Court A true friend to many, with many true friends. Homeroom Secretary 1, 2; Home- room Vice-President 3, 4; A Cap- pela Choir 1, 3, 4; Ushers' Guild 2, 3, 4; Future Teachers of America 3; Secretary 4; Daisy Chain 3; Variety Show 3, 4; Student Coun- cil 2, 3, 4. ELIZABETH COLLINS Betty 47 Fisher Court Courteous, quiet and real nice: her personality is sugar and spice. Student Council 1; Service Corps 3; National Honor Society 4; Homeroom Secretary 4; O.F.F. 4. DONALD COMLISH Don 206 Margherita Lawn Music! Music! Music! Boys’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, President 4; All State Band 3, 4; Student Council 4, Vice-Presi- dent 3; Homeroom President 3, 4; Photography Club 2; Hall Guard 4; Officers’ Club 3. WALTER CONNOR Walt 125 Sunny Bank Avenue In a world of his own. Intramural Football 2, 3. PHYLLIS CORBETT Phyl” 45 Pauline Street A smile for everyone, a frown for none. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi Cs 4; Dramateers 1; Photography Club 3. CONSTANCE COWELL Connie 80 Avon Street Tiny — but worth her her weight in gold. Photography Club 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 4; Future Nurses of America 4. KATHLEEN COYLE Katy 86 Melville Street She is a winsome wee thing. Art Club 1; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Publicity Club 4; Future Nurses of America 4. ELAINE CRABBE Kitty 1460 Elm Street Happiness is a gift she is lucky to have Dramateers 1, 2; Travel Club 3; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3. DOROTHY CRANE Dot 137 Johnson Avenue Patience is a virtue. Publicity Club 1, President 2; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3; Photography Club 2, 3; Log Staff, Art co-editor 4; Travel Club 3. CECIL CRAWFORD Jack- 192 Barnum Terrace He'll make his mark in life. Intramural Football 1; Intramural Basketball 2: Homeroom Treasurer 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Sport Club 4; Varsity Lettermen’s Club 4. MARILYN CRISTINI Chris- 3089 Broadbridge Avenue Dynamite comes in small packages.” Glee Club 1; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Travel Club 4; Photogra- phy Club 2; Publicity Club 2, 4; Clarion 3, 4; Homeroom Treas- urer 4. ROBERT CRONK Bob- 37 East Street Bored of education Manager, Football 4. EVELYN CULLEN Boo- 520 Harvard Avenue Perfection consists not in doing extraordinary things, but in doing ordinary things well. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Lead- ers’ Club 2, 3, Vice-President 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Ush- ers’ Guild 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Future Nurses of America, Secretary 4; Student Council 4; A.A. 2, 4; Homeroom Treasurer 3, Secretary 1. JANET CZAJOWSKI Jan- 71 Cupeag Crescent A smile for everyone. Photography Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2; Film Service Club 2, Secretary 3; Homeroom Secretary 2, 3; Masquers 3, 4; Stage Crew 2, 3; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 3; O.F.F.4. 23 JOAN CZEKAJ Cookie 278 Knowlton Street To know her is to like her. Girls Sport Club 1, 2, 4; Hi Cs 4. MARY ANN CZLAPINSKI Mare 205 Tavern Rock Road An ounce of mirth is worth a pound of sorrow. Photography Club 3; Film Service Club 3; Girls Sport Club 3; O.F.F. 4; Log Staff 4. JAMES DALBY Jim 343 Sronybrook Road Is he as quiet as he pretends to be? Intramural baseball 1. MARGARET D'AMICO Maggie 31 Hull Court She is cheerful day by day. as life goes along its merry way. Service Corps 3, 4; Library Repre- sentative 3, 4; Red Cross 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 4; Clarion Representative 4. ALBERT DANCHO Abe- 83 Silver Lane Honest Abe from the North. Boys’ Sport Club 4. VICTORIA DcBRIZZI Vicky 365 Roosevelt Street Small and full of mischief. Red Cross 2, 3; Library Represen- tative 2, 3; Hi C’s 4. ANTOINETTE DcDONATO Nettie 57 Yarwood Street Why argue? She's always got an answer. Glee Club 1: A Cappella, Treas- urer 3, 4; Girls’ Choir 2; Variety Show 3. RONALD DeLALLY ’Ron 43 Sikorsky Place We live to love, we love to live. Freshman Basketball 1; Intramural Basketball 2, 3. LEE DeLORME Clint 440 Highland Avenue I prefer a comfortable vice to a virtue that bores. Homeroom President 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 4. ALAN DENSLOW Al” 137 Fernwood Drive Let us speak our minds. Transferred from McKee High School, New York, February, 1952. JOY DELIA Joy 410 Birdseye Street Affection will not be wasted. Glee Club 1; O.F.F. 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Travel Club 4; Homeroom Treasurer 3, 4. RODNEY DESROSIERS Skull- 30 Mohawk Street Ready for any fate. Library Representative 1, 2. FLORENCE DIAL Flo 12 Wigwam Lane The reward of one duty done is the power to fulfil another. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Civics Club I; A.A. 2; Spanish Club 4; O F F. 4. PAUL DIAMOND Lew 120 Kenwood Avenue No man is happy who does not think himself so. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Aviation Club 4; Red Cross 1, 2. FRANK DIBBLE Frank 1837 Broadbridge Avenue Honest. I'm not lazy: I'm just dreaming. WILLIAM DiFEDERICO Willy 712 Surf Avenue It's great to be alive! Stage Crew 2, 3, 4; Film Service Club 2, 3, Vice-President 4; A.A. 2; Masquers 4. SAMUEL DODD Sam' 1272 West Broad Street There's such a charm in melancholy. I would not, if 1 could, be gay. Intramural Football 1; Intramural Basketball 1, 2; Homeroom Vice- President 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3. PATRICIA DONNELLY Pat- 435 Laughlin Road A good-natured person is never out of place. Homeroom President 1; Home- room Secretary 2, 3, 4; A.A. 2, 3; Student Council 3; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary Hi C’s 4; A Cappella 1, 4; May Queen Attendant 3. PATRICIA DUBE Pat- 374 Thompson Street Endurance, foresight, strength, and skill. Class Secretary 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, Secretary 4; De- bating Club 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Ushers’ Guild 2, 3, 4; Officers’ Club 2, Secretary 3, 4; Clarion 2, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Clubs 1, 2, 3, Sec- retary 4. DAVID DUNBAR Dave 242 Housatonic Avenue Silent and shy hut one great guy. Student Council 1, 2; Intramural Baseball 3; Civics Club 1; Photog- raphy Club 2; Film Service Club 3, 4; Log Staff 4; Dramateers 2. DAVID DUNN Dave” Box 15, Cut Spring Road Variety is the spice of life. Football 4. LAURINE DUPREY Laurie- 159 Bush Court A student's life is a merry one. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Film Service Club 3, 4; Hi C’s 4; Log Staff 4; Homeroom Treasurer 4. ARLINE DZIALO Diz 145 Stonybrook Road Full of pep, full of go, that is why we like her so. Girls’ Sport Club 1 2, 3, 4; Hi C’s 4; Service Corps 4. CAROL EGAN Carol 25 Fenelon Place All things about her drawn from May-time and the cheerful dawn. Cheerleader 2, 3, Captain 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 3; Civics Club 1; Service Corps 2; Clarion 3, 4; Variety Show 1. DONALD FAGAN Don” 225 Washington Parkway Quiet at first — but look again. Baseball 3, 4; Intramural Baseball 3; Transferred from South East Catholic School, Philadelphia, Sept- ember, 1951. MARION ETTORE Mar” 1382 South Avenue Life is what you make it. O.F.F. 4. BARBARA EZZIE Barb” 266 Knowlton Street Born with a gift of laughter. A Cappella I, 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 1, 2; Film Service Club 2, Treasurer 3, Secretary 4; Home- room Vice-President 2, 3; C.E.P. 4; Stage Crew 2, Secretary 3; Student Council 2; Pirates Of Penzance 3; Hi C’s, Vice-President 4. SHIRLEY FANE Shirl” 101 Bush Court Life is too short to be serious. Film Service Club 3; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi C’s 4. ROBERT FANT Bob” 48 Meritine Street If there’s another world, he lives in bliss; If there is none, he made the best of this. C. E. P. 3, 4; Homeroom Vice- President 4. MARGARET FERNANDES Margie” 20 Mead Street The world’s all right. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 3, 4; Hi C's 4; Library representative 1, 2. ROSE MARIE FERREIRA Rosie 209 Reed Street Life is a long lesson in humility. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3; O. F. F. 4. IRENE FIDA T’ 543 Woodstock Avenue Tall and slim; pretty and prim. Hi C’s 4. JOSEPH FIDA Whitey” 543 Woodstock Avenue make the most of all that comes. JOHN FITZSIMMONS Fitz” 260 Soundview Avenue Solitude is often the best society. Hall Guard 4. ROBERT FOGARTY Bopper” 94 Disbrow Street Friendship like his is a valuable asset. Basketball 1, 2; Football 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Golf 1, 2. RICHARD FOWLER Big Dick” 5 Sikorsky Place Look to the essence of a thing. Band 2, 3; Track 3, 4; Football 4. TREVOR FOX Pete” 2711 Broadbridgc Avenue Thank God for sleep. Football 2, 3, 4; Hall Guard 4; Radio Club, President 4; Boys' Sport Club 3, 4. THOMAS FRAWLEY Fuzz” 393 Woodstock Avenue An all ’round good fellow. Transferred from Fairfield Prep, 1950. WALTER FREEMAN Walt” 394 Windsor Avenue Don't cry girls; III be back. Boys’ Sport Club 2, 3, 4. HORACE FRASCA Sonny” 80 Eunice Parkway Many know his worth and proudly call him friend. Football 1; Football Manager 3; Basketball 1. ALICE FROST Allie” 459 California Street A sweet smile tacked in place by two dimples. Civics Club 1; Girls' Sport Club 1; Service Corps 4; Hi C’s 4. PAULINE GAGNE Paul” 1162 Success Avenue Pun and fancy free. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Service Corps 4; Hi C’s 4; Homeroom Secretary 1. SHIRLEY GALLANT Shirl” 101 Reitter Street Pleasant to everyone. Girls' Sport Club 1; Hi C's 4. DONALD GARAMELLA Don” 112 Iranistan Avenue From small people come big things. Intramural Baseball 1, 2; Baseball 3; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. RICHARD GAREY Red” 30 Bennett Court Rome wasn’t built in a day. Film Service Club 4; A Cappella 1, 2; Photography Club 3, 4. FRANK GARLETTS Frank” 1525 Broad bridge Avenue Fun is in him. Dramateers 1, 2; Masquers 3, 4; Aviation Club 4; Freshman Glee Club 1. CRAIG GARRETT Craig” 1634 South Avenue On their own merits, modest men are dumb. Aviation Club 4. 27 JOHN GERGLEY •Jack- 103 Wiklund Avenue He takes life as it comes. DONALD GERMAN Don 335 Barnum Terrace Is tt youth or second childhood? Football and Basketball Manager 1, 2; Football 4; Intramural Base- ball 1, 2; Bowling 3; Film Service Club 3. GEORGE GERMAN Dick’' 173 Otis Street Full of fun, and fancy free — that’s the way he wants to be. Transferred from Bullard Havens, 1949. HENRY GETER Henry 117 Canaan Court Life is just one darned thing after another. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2. DOROTHY GEYER Hel'’ 1434 Stratford Avenue Peppy, clever, and full of fun she’s nice to everyone. Girls Sport Club 2, 3; Girls’ Choir 3. MARILYN GLEASON Meg” 328 Stonybrook Road A pleasing personality gets you anywhere. Homeroom Treasurer 1; Art Club 3, 4; Future Teachers of America 3, 4; Clarion, Art Editor 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ROGER GLEASON Rog” 524 Woodstock Avenue When I wish I was rich, then I know I am ill. Film Service Club 3. RUTH GLEDHILL Ruthie 60 Mercer Street Ready to tel! a merry tale. Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Ushers’ Guild 3, Treasurer 4; Daisy Chain 3; Future Teachers of America 3, Treasurer 4; Clarion 3, 4; Travel Club 3, 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 4. MATTHEW GOOBY Matt’’ 85 Homestead Avenue Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. Civics Club 1; Cross Country 2; Stage Crew 3; Radio Club 4. 28 JOAN GORDON Joan’’ 40 Meadowview Avenue The unspoken word never does harm. Girls’ Sport Club 4; Hi C’s 4; Travel Club 4; Publicity Club 4. BEATRICE GRADY Bea 91 Bedford Court Courtesy goes a long way. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Service Corps 3; Glee Club 1. RITA GRICH Reet” 280 Jackson Avenue Sincerity has a charm all its own. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi C’s 4; Library Club 3; Library Representative 1, 2, 3, 4. FLORENCE GROSSMAN Pinky 45 Sands Place I’ll tell the world. O. F. F. 4. BARBARA GUEST 'Barbara 87 Cupheag Crescent A more faithful and dependable friend cannot be found. Girls’ Choir 2, A Cappella 3, 4. CHARLES HAGER Charlie 3832 Main Street I dare do all that may become a man; who dare do more is none. Football 1; Intramural Football 2. BURR HAMILTON Burr 24 Brewster Street A genial mood? Why, yes. Hall guard 4; Homeroom Vice- President 1; Homeroom Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 3; Key Staff 2; Log Staff 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; A. A. 1, 2. ROBERT HANSON Bob” 221 Swanson Avenue An honest man’s the noblest work of God. Hall Guard 4; Student Council 1; Homeroom President 4. THOMAS HART Tommy” RFD 2, Box 149, James Farm Road Fame is food that dead men eat — have no stomach for such meat. Intramural Baseball 1, 2. GAIL HARVEY Harve” 11 Frederick Street Greatness and goodness are not means, but ends. Homeroom Secretary 1, 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 3; A.A. 3, Treasurer 4; Civics Club 1; A Cappella 1, 2, 3, Secretary 4; Pirates of Penzance 3; Girls' Sport Club I, 4; Variety Show 4. RONALD HAVERL Ron 90 Mercer Street The social, friendly, honest man: 'tis he fulfills great nature’s plan. Basketball 2; Golf 2; Vice-President of Class 3; Class President 4; Co- Editor of Log 4; Hall Guard 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Of- ficers’ Club 3, 4. DOROTHY HAY Dottie” 1636 Nichols Avenue Cute, nice, efficient — what more can we say? Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Clarion 3, Co-Editor 4; Travel Club 3, Future Teachers of America 2, 3, Vice-President 4; May Queen Attendant 1, 2; Variety Show 4; Senior Dance Committee 4. ANITA HEFFERON Nita” 1 Oak Terrace To be young was very heaven. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi C's 4. DOROTHY HEIN Dottie 210 Allyndale Drive Eyes too expressive to be blue, too lovely to be grey. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Home- room President 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; A Cappella 3, 4. NORMAN HERMANSON Norm 181 Soundview Avenue A leader of men — a follower of women. Class President 1, 2, 3; Masquers 3, Vice-President 4; Hall Guard 3, 4; Clarion, Editor 4; C. E. P. Presi- dent 3, 4; Debating Club 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Nation- al Honor Society 4. DONALD HESKE Heskey 110 Wiehe Avenue Always ready to lend a helping hand. Photography Club 3, 4. MELVILLE HOBSON Hop” 27 Keane Place A handsome man is always in danger. Football 4; Homeroom Treasurer 4. MARY LOU HOGAN Mare” 1775 Main Street The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; De- bating Club 2, 3, 4; Leaders' Club 2, 3; Masquers 3, 4; C. E. P. 3, 4; A.A. Secretary 4; Dramateers 1, 2. MADELINE HOLMES Mai” 1040 South Avenue Life is a long lesson in humility. A Cappella 1; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi C’s, Treasurer 4; Travel Club 3, 4; Girls’ Choir 2, 3, 4. MARION HONRATH Marion” 53 Greenfield Avenue The sign on the door of opportunity reads PUSH! Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3; Hi C’s 4. JEANNE HOVAN Jeannie” 1257 Nichols Avenue Livin’ and lovin’ it! Hi C’s 4; Girls’ Sport Club 2, 4; Photography Club 1; Log Staff 4. GEORGE HUBBELL Hub” 773 Broad Street Come what may, he doesn’t care. Civics Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; All-State Band 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4. DAVID HUGHES Bubby” 319 Stonybrook Road They can conquer who believe they can. Football 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Varsity Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4; Intra- mural Baseball 2; Intramural Bas- ketball 2. MINNIE BELL HUIETT Min” 765 Seaview Avenue A more diligent worker will never be found. Glee Club 1; Girls' Choir 2; A Cappella 3, 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3; O. F. F., Secretary 4. DOROTHY HUJDIC Dottie” 8 Raymond Street Uf e are growing serious and let me tell you, that’s the very next step to being dull. Student Council 1, 2, 3; Civics Club 1; Publicity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 4; A. A. 3; Travel Club 4; Variety Show 4; Chemistry Club 4. MARILYN HUNZIKER Lyn” 39 Stiles Street Dignity tempered by good humor. Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Ushers’ Guild 2, 3, 4; Future Teachers of America 3, 4; Co-Editor of Log 4; Variety Show 1, 2, 3; A Cap- pella 2, 3; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 4; Daisy Chain 3. ARLINE HUYDIC Ar” 21 McNeil Terrace A perfect woman nobly planned. Ushers’ Guild 2, 3, 4; Daisy Chain 3; Homeroom Log Representative 2, 3, 4; Masquers 3; O. F. F. 4; Girls’ Sport Club 3. 30 ANDREW IMBRO Andy” 1811 North Avenue An all Wound good skate. Photography Club 2, 3, 4; Stage Crew 3; Radio Club 4. JANET JACKSON Jan” 155 Winfield Drive As merry as the day is long. Girls’ Sport Club 1; O. F. F. 4. RICHARD JANKURA Dick” 89 Alvord Street Small in stature, but big in heart. Cross Country 2; Photography Club 2; Stage Crew 2; Assistant Manager 3. 4. ROBERT JASENEC Jay” 412 Second Hill Lane An all Wound sportsman. Track 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Homeroom President 1; Varsity Letterman’s Club 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3� 4. JOHN JERSEY Farmer 181 Allencrest Drive To bliss unknown my lofty soul aspires; my lot unequal to my vast desires. Dramateers 1, 2. SANDRA JERSEY Dusty” 94 Los Angeles Avenue Experience is a name everyone gives to his mistakes. Leaders' Club 3, 4; Photography Club 3; Future Teachers of Amer- ica 4; Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4. GEORGE JOHNSON George 3998 Main Street He who laughs last laughs best. Photography Club 1; Radio Club 4. FRANK JOPP Frank” 81 Los Angeles Boulevard You can't keep a good man down. A Cappella I, 2, 3, 4; Aviation Club 4. RAYMOND JOHNSON Ace” 30 Wiebe Avenue A good man is contented. Intramural Basketball 3; Intramural Baseball 3- SHIRLEY JOHNSON Shirl” Warner Hill Road, Oronoque The only way to have a friend is to be one. Hi C’s 4; Transferred from Mil- ford, 1950. ELINOR JOYNT El” 325 Woodstock Avenue Beauty is one of Cod's gifts. Homeroom Secretary 2; Spanish Club 2; Junior Red Cross 2; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Variety Show 2; Transferred from War- ren Harding High School, 1950. MARY ANN KAFFEN Mar” 174 Light Street A friendly smile all the while. Glee Club 1; Girls’ Choir 2; A Cappella 3, 4; O. F. F. 4; Travel Club 4; Vice-President O. F. F. 31 SYLVIA KALAFUS Sylvia 145 California Street Earnestness is enthusiasm tempered by reason. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Va- riety Show 3; Publicity Club 4; Photography Club 4; Chemistry Club 4; Future Nurses of America 4. NANCY KASPER Nance 49 Reeds Lane Up the ladder of success she climbs. Library Club 1, 2, Treasurer 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Homeroom President 2; Student Council 2; A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 4. DOROTHY KEHOE Dot 49 Sunnybank Avenue The sweetest thing that ever grew. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Li- brary Club 3; Spanish Club 4; Homeroom Librarian 2, 3, 4. MARY ANN KEOUGH Mary Ann 160 Nichols Avenue Free and snappy — never unhappy! Girls’ Sport Club 3; Pirates of Penzance 3; Future Nurses of America 4; Transferret! from Saint Michael’s Academy, New York, 1951. ELEANOR KATZ El- 160 First Avenue Because of you we will be glad and gay. Dramatic Club 1, 2; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 2, 3; Service Corps 2; Hi C's 4. JAMES KERNICKY Bug” 411 Canaan Road Personality and intelligence rate him tops. Variety Show 1; A Cappella 1, 2; Homeroom Vice-President 2. EILEEN KINNANE Eileen” 1148 Church Street The twinkle in her eyes will never die. Student Council 4; A. A. 4; Red Cross 3; Girls' Sport Club 1. DONALD KLEIN Don- 235 Reed Street Smart, sincere, and full of cheer. Band I, 2, 3, 4; Civics Club 1. PHILLIP KNAPIK Nap” 192 Canaan Road Here today, gone tomorrow. Football 2; Homeroom Vice-Presi- dent 4. RAYMOND KOCH Ray 383 Freeman Avenue Music is the language of the soul. Variety Show 2, 4; A Cappella 2, 3, 4; All-State Choir 3, 4; Cross Country 3; Tennis 3, 4; Aviation 4; Pirates of Penzance 3; Nutmeg Boy’s State 3. JEAN KOCHAN Jeanie” 384 Dahl Avenue Her friends are many; her foes, are there any? A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 1; O.F.F. 4; All-State Choir 4; Pirates of Penzance 3. RICHARD KOPSICK Dick 49 Arbor Street Creat as a sportsman — the greatest as a friend. Vice-President of Class 1, 2, 4; Bas- ketball 2. 3, Captain 4; Golf 1. 2, 3, 4; Officers' Club 1, 2, 4; Na- tional Honor Society, President 4; Hall Guard 3, 4; Sports Editor of Log 4. JOSEPH KRAYNAK Joe” 90 College Street All the world’s a stage! Freshman Choir 1; Art Club 2, 3; Masquers 3, 4; Intramural Baseball 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club, President 4; Cross Country 4; National Honor Society 3, 4. WILLIAM KOVAC Bill 254 Hollister Street Never quiet, always gay; he likes to joke and have his say. Photography Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Avia- tion Club 4. ANNE KRAUSE Anne” 6537 Main Street Friendly personality and winning ways. Art Club 1, 2; Photography Club 3; Ushers' Guild 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Red Cross 1, Treasurer 2; Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA KREWSON Barb- 72 Minor Avenue Twas her thinking of others made you think of her. Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Lead- ers’ Club 4; A. A. 3, 4; Homeroom Secretary 3, 4; Homeroom Treas- urer 1, 2; Hi C's 4; Future Nurses of America 4. JOSEPH KUBIC Joe” 168 James Farm Road Quiet at first, but look again. Intramural Baseball 1, 2; Photo- graphy Club 3; C. E. P. 4. LOUISE LaCONTE Lou- 2310 Barnum Avenue The show must go on. Ushers' Guild 2, 3, 4; Daisy Chain 3; A Cappella 1, 3; Civics Club 1; Girls' Choir 2; O F. F. 4. BETTY LALLEY Bett” 186 Cut Spring Road God will not love thee less because men love thee more. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2; Cheerleaders JUDITH LANESE Jud 596 Laughlin Road West Laughter is my shield. Homeroom Vice-President 1; Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Dance Committee 4; A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4; Travel Club 3; Spanish Club 2; Prom Committee 3; Variety Show 4. STEPHEN LANTOWSKY Steve- 74 Plainview Drive never met a man didn’t like. Transferred from Warren Hard- ing High School, 1952. AGNES LaSELLA Agnes- 264 Victoria Lawn The most useless day of all is that in which we have not laughed. Girls’ Sport Club 1; Photography Club 3. MARIE La VALLEY Marcel” 297 Harding Avenue Genuine friendliness, a pal to all. Girls' Sport Club 1; O. F. F. 4. 33 CLARENCE LAVERS Clar- O Peck Street Let him u ho plays the monarch be a king; who plays the rogue, be perfect in his part. Homeroom Vice-President 4; A Cappella 2, 3, 4; Masquers 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; In- tramural Baseball 2, 3, 4; Variety Show 4. MORGAN LAWHON Morgy” 1837 Elm Street Wit is the salt of conversation. Girls' Sport Club 1, 2; Dramatecrs 1, Vice-President 2; Masquers 3, 4; Variety Show 4; Travel Club 4; Chemistry Club 4. DARCY LAY Darce” 2048 Elm Street Silence is the tool of all true thinkers. Girls’ Sport Club 2, 3, 4; Log Representative 2, 3, 4; Travel Club 4; Chemistrv Club 4; Variety Show 4. WALTER LEAVY Walt” 533 Highland Avenue For mirth prolongeth life and causeth health. Aviation Club 4. SHIRLEY LeCARDO Shirl” 76 Adams Street Always smiling, always happy, always friendly. Girls’ Sport Club 4; Library Club 2; Red Cross 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi C’s 4. JACQUELYN LeVASSEUR Jackie” 57 Eunice Parkway She is the fountain of honor. Future Teachers of America 3, Treasurer 3; Travel Club 3; Girls’ Sport Club 2, 3, 4. MICHAEL LICHAC Mike” 163 Butler Court Friendship like his is a valuable asset. ROBERT LILLA Bob” 111 College Street Small in stature but big in ideas. Band 2, 3, 4, President 3; Student Council 3, 4; Homeroom Vice-Pres- ident 3, 4; All-State Band 4; All- State Orchestra 3; Intramural Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4. VIOLET LIND Vi- 6205 Main Street Full of school spirit and fun; well-liked by everyone. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; O. F. F. 4; Travel Club 3; Glee Club 1. ROY LINGDELL Tiny” 149 Nichols Terrace Step after step the ladder is ascended. Photography Club 2, 3. JOHN LOMBARD ••Jack- 1140 Chapel Street A man of few words. Intramural Basketball 4; Trans- ferred from Bassick High School, 1952. THEODORE LUBAS Ted” 132 Marsh Way A swell friend and a grand companion. Baseball 2, 3, 4. 34 CATHERINE LUCAS Kit 190 High Park Avenue The music in my heart I bore, long after it was heard no more. A Cappella I, 3, 4; Girls' Choir 2. JOHN LUCHANSKY Jack 128 Franklin Avenue Cheerful and gay, that's always his way. Basketball 1; Bowling 3; Baseball 3. BARBARA LUMB Barb” 183 Glenridge Road Dignity spiced with friendliness. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 1; Dramateers 1, 2; Masquers 3, 4; Civics Club 1; Log Representative 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cap- pella 1, 2, 3, 4; All-State Choir 4. JOHN MacFARLANE JOHN 626 Huntington Road A winning way that has won all. Radio Club 4; Stage Crew 4. EILEEN MADIGAN Lee 42 Cornwall Street Hof Hof The world is free. Homeroom Treasurer 1, 2, 3; Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Service Corps 2; Drama- teers 1, 2; Hi C's 4, Clarion Staff 3; Clarion Representative 4. ARLENE MAGLIONE I 50 Keane Place Luck is a very good word if you put a P before it. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 4; Hi C’s 4; Travel Club 4. MARION MAHER Tina” 273 Garibaldi Avenue Thy hair — long may it wave! Hi C's 4. CARL MAKELA Jack- 147 Warwick Avenue A good name is better than richness. A Cappella I; Intramural Football 1; Intramural Basketball 2; Intra- mural Baseball 3. NANCY MALONEY Nancie” 34 Elizabeth Terrace Cute and sweet: hard to beat. National Honor Society 3, 4; Fu- ture Teachers of America 2, Vice- President 3, President 4; Girls’ Sport Club 2, 3, 4; Travel Club 3. 4; Homeroom President 3, 4; May- Queen Attendant 3; Transferred from Portland High School, Port- land, 1951. GREGORY MARAZITA Monk 265 Birdseye Street It is later than you think. Transferred from Fairfield Prep, 1951. FRANCESCA MARESCA Nancy 35 Barnum Terrace To draw, to sketch, to paint is my delight. Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Ushers’ Guild 2, 3, 4; Future Teachers of America 3, 4; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Variety Show 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 4; Daisy Chain 3. FRANK MARINO Boone 167 Jackson Avenue What lies beyond that calm exterior? Bowling 2, 4; Track 2; Intramural Basketball 2, 3; Intramural Base- ball 3. 35 SANDRA MARKOJA Sande” 51 Canaan Court Pretty and m eet and quite petite. Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3; O. F. F. 4. ETHEL MARSIC Hush” 350 Thompson Street Conversation is one of the greatest pleasures in life. Variety Show 1; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3; O. F. F. 4; Ushers’ Guild 2. PAUL MARTANIS Sonny” 64 Stagg Street He goes anywhere, provided it's forward. Intramural Basketball 2, 3. LOIS MARTIN Lois 856 Nichols Avenue Work hard when you work — play hard when you play. Publicity Club, President 1, Secre tary 2, Vice-President 3; Photogra phy Club 2; Glee Club 1; Girls Choir 2; A Cappella 3, 4; Girls Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; C. E. P. 3, 4 Future Nurses of America 4. MARTIN MASSA Marty” 285 Park Street For e'en though vanquished, he could argue still. Football 3, 4; Cross Country 2; A Cappella 2, 3, 4. ANTHONY MASTRON1 Tony 39 Pond Street Never say endeavor is in vain. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Varsity Letter- men’s Club 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4. JAMES McCOACH Jim 921 East Broadway We live and learn. Radio Club 4; Aviation Club 4. GLORIA MCINTOSH Mac 1470 Linden Avenue Let pleasure take the place of work. Girls’ Sport Club 3, 4; Service Corps 3. MARY McLACHLAN Mary 627 California Street Pure as an angel, sweet as love. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 3; Publicity Club 3; O. F. F. 4. FRANCIS MCLAUGHLIN Fran” 293 Roger Drive learn something every day — but not always from the teachers. A Cappella 3. Vice-President 4; Pi- rates of Penzance 3; Cross Country 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Intramural Base- ball 1, 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; Masquers 4. JAMES McMELLON Jim 46 Ivy Street All great men are dead. I don’t feel so well myself. A. A. 2, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Vice-President 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; In- tramural Baseball 2; Band 3, 4; Hall Guard 4. FRANCES MCNAMARA Kiddy” 681 King Street Oh! It’s great to be alive. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Hi C’s 4. STANLEY MEACHEN Stan 45 Placid Avenue A must for every gathering. A Cappella 1; Football 1; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; A. A. 3, 4. RICHARD MELLOR Dick” 250 Ridge Road Fond of fun. Photography Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Avia- tion Club 4. BERNARD MERVA Red” 161 Allencrest Drive Why worry? It only gives you gray hair. Intramural Baseball 3; Transferred from Harding High School, 1951. GEORGE MEYER George” 244 Great Meadows Road Only so much do I know, as I have lived. Transferred from Edison High School, New York, 1952. ROBERT MICKOLYCZK Mick” 25 Horace Street Boys will be boys! Football 1, 2, 3, 4. LAWRENCE MILLER Larry” 173 Plymouth Street With a will to work and win. A cappella 1, 2, Accompanist 3, 4; C. E. P. 3, 4; A. A. Vice-President 3, President 4. JEAN MILLINGTON Jean” 75 Temple Street A nicer girl is hard to find, 'cause she’s a very friendly kind. Girls Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; O. F. F. 4; Glee Club 1; A Cappella 2, 3, 4; Log Staff 4. BERTHA MILOWSKI Bert 111 Boswell Street The best way to save daylight is to use it. O. F. F. 4; Transferred from Hard- ing High School, 1952. THOMAS MITRO Tom” 284 Light Street Fun is my best subject. Homeroom Treasurer 1, 2, 3, 4. HELEN MONACHELLI Mona 803 Surf Avenue Sweet and nice, admired by all. Film Service Club 1, 2, 3; Hi C’s 4; Dramateers 1. WILLIAM NEU Bill” 919 Wilcoxson Avenue Man is a social animal. Photography Club 1, 2, 3; Home- room Vice-President 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 2, 3, President 4. NORA ANN NORTON Nonie” 54 Circle Drive True as the needle to the pole or as the dial to the sun. Class Treasurer 1, 2; Homeroom Vice-President 1, Treasurer 2; Girls Sport Club 3, 4; O. F. F. 4; Offi- cers Club 2; Variety Show 4; Log Staff 4; Senior Dance Committee 4. ELAINF NOVAK Lane 59 Summer Street Friends are her hobby. Homeroom Secretary and Treasurer 1, 2, 3. 4; May Queen attendant 1, 2. 3; A Cappella 1, 3, 4; Log Rep- resentative 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1; Girls’ Choir 2. ROGER NUTTER ’’Roger” 1565 Main Street A happy disposition ret eats a merry heart. Film Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Photo- graphy Club I, 2. JUDITH ORELUP Judy” 568 Huntington Road Cheerful and gay, that's always her way. A Cappella 1, 2. 3, 4; Library Club 3. President 4; Future Teachers of America 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3. 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Photo- graphy Club 3; Leaders’ Club 2, 3, 4. MARY ANNE ORNOWSKI “Mar” 335 Conners Lane Our patience will achieve more than our force. Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 4; Photo- graphy Club 2; Junior Red Cross 2; C. E. P. 3, 4; Future Nurses of America 4. ROBERT OLDERMAN Bob” 93 Denton Place Life is short, so let’s make it merry. Homeroom President 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Letter- men's Club 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2, 3; Aviation Club 4. GLADYS OROS Glad” 70 Wood Avenue Mischief dances in her eyes: she always laughs and seldom cries. Publicity Club 1; Girls’ Sport £lub 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 1; Clarion Representative 4; Prom Committee 3. JOAN OSTOICH ’•Jo- 689 Huntington Road Her quiet charm makes her many friends. Homeroom Librarian 2, 3; Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Leaders’ Club 4; Homeroom Treasurer 2; Student Council 4; Clarion Co- editor 4. KENNETH PALAZZO Ken” 1794 North Avenue Away with books: we’re here for fun. Football 3, 4; Track 1; Varsity Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Boys' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Baseball 2, 3, 4. FRANCES PALLEARI Fran” 122 Knowlton Street Pleasant, polite, and dignified. Dramatecrs 1; Service Corps I, 3, 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 3, 4; Film Serv- ice Club 3; O. F. F. 4; Masquers 4; Glee Club, Secretary 1. WALTER PAWLAK Shorty” 77 Ann Terrace A minute late isn't too bad. Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4. ARTHUR PENGUE Art” 181 Housatonic Avenue Who does not love wine, woman, and song remains a fool his whole life long. Photography Club 2, 3, 4; Stage Crew 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 4; Homeroom Treasurer 1; Home- room Vice-President 2, 3. JOHN PERROTT •Jack” 780 Cur Spring Road lie has a natural talent for pleasing the fair sex. Student Council 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Homeroom President 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 3, 4; Red Cross 1; Hall Guard 4; Aviation Club 4; Varsity Lettermen’s Club 4. GORDON PERRY Farm'’ 119 Raymond Street To excel in sports is every man's dream. For him it came true. Football 3, 4; Track 1. 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 1; Varsity Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4; Boys' Sport Club 3, 4. ANTHONY PETITTE Fat” 127 Canaan Court He takes things as they come and never worries. Football 4; A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Home- room Vice-President 1; Track 3,4. FRANCIS PICCIRILLO Frank 645 Wilcoxson Avenue Behold the mischief that lurks in those eyes. A. A. 1, 2; Homeroom Vice-Presi- dent 4: A Cappclla 1, 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 2, 3; Baseball Assistant Manager 1; Basketball Assistant Manager 2. CONSTANCE PLUCINSKI Connie 189 Brighrwood Avenue Sweetness and quietness combined in one. Girls’ Sport Club I, 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 3; Art Club 3; Masquers 3. DORIS PODUFALY Dor 280 Huntington Road Does she ever frown? Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Civics Club 1; Photography Club 1; A. A. 1, 2, 4; Homeroom Secretary 1; Homeroom Vice-President 3; Lead- ers' Club 2, 3, President 4; Log Representative 4; Future Nurses of America, President 4. BARBARA POREMBA Bobbie- 54 Barnum Terrace A good sport in every way. Freshmen Choir 1; Girls' Choir 2; A Cappella 3, 4; Girls' Sport Club 2; Travel Club 4; Hi C’s 4. JOHN PORTER Jack 135 Quail Street Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Hall Guard 4. RAYMOND POTTER Ray 131 Winfield Drive If silence were golden, he would be a millionaire. Band 1, 2. PATRICIA PRAY Pati 337 Weber Street Today, today, be wise, be wise. Dramateers 1, 2; Variety Show 1, 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; O. F. F. 4 Leaders' Club 3; Stu- dent Council 2, 3; Clarion 3, Photo- graphy Editor 4; Red Cross 1. RONALD PRIMAVERVA Prim 60 Evergreen Drive A man he seems of confident tomorrows. Film Service Club 1, 2, 3; Photo- graphy Club 2, 3; Homeroom Pres- ident 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; A. A. 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Football 2; Hall Guard 3, 4. JOAN PRONZEN Joan” 180 Swanson Avenue It’s good to be merry and wise; It’s good to be honest and true. Class Treasurer 3, 4; Student Coun- cil 1; Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Officers' Club 3, 4; Homeroom Secretary 3; A Cappella Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Variety Show 4; May Queen Attendant 3; O. F. F. 4. ROBERT PRUSAK Bob 111 Drome Avenue Punctuality? What’s that? Intramural Baseball 2; Intramural Basketball 3; Baseball 2. 39 HAROLD PURCELL Harry” 120 Milford Avenue Never despair! Photography Club 4; Transferred from Fairfield Prep, 1952. PATRICK PUZZO Pat” 215 Garibaldi Avenue Up and at ’em. Football 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Homeroom President 1; Varsity Lettermen's Club 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Sport Club 2, 3, 4. NANCY RADEL Dimples” 49 Parkway Drive She lives to help and please. Red Cross 1, 2, 3, Vice-President 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi C’s 4. WILLIAM RAHGO Bill” 1156 Wells Place Napoleon was short, too. Radio Club 4; Glee Club 4. BARBARA REILLY Barb” 144 Kenwood Avenue Living the life of Reilly. Girls’ Sport Club 2, 3, 4; O. F. F. 4; Transferred from Warren Hard- ing, 1950. KENNETH REISS Ken” 205 Placid Avenue He has an answer for everything. Civics Club 1; Dramateers 1; A. A. 1, 2; Log 4. GLORIA REPKE Glo” 483 Sedgewick Avenue Friendship! Mysterious cement of the soul; Sweet’ner of life and solder of society. Dramateers 1, 2; Masquers 3, 4; Log Representative 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Clarion Representative 1, 2; Variety Show 3; Photography Club 3. CHARLES RILEY Chuck” 108 Linton Street Courteous and true, loyal too. LEONA RING Lee' 71 Butler Court Every task is better completed than not. Girls’ Sport Club 1; Hi C’s 4; 40 Glee Club 1. DOROTHY ROBERTS Dottie 91 Colony Street Cheerful and gay, helpful in every way. Homeroom Secretary 1; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 3. CARL RUCK Carl” 145 Reed Street A man is but what he knoweth. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Civics Club, Vice-President 1; Homeroom Presi- dent 1. MARY RUPP Mary 5 Wheeler Terrace Lively and full of fun, she has a smile for everyone. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 3, 4; Home- room Treasurer 3, 4; Library Club 3. MYRNA RUSKIN Myrn” 87 Marsh Way Never a sour note. Homeroom Secretary 1, 2; Red Cross 3; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 4; Spanish Club 1; Publicity Club. JUDITH SABINE Judy” 51 Circle Drive How gracious, how benign. Homeroom Treasurer 3, 4; Red Cross 2, 3; National Honor So- ciety 3, 4; Hi C’s 4. MARLENE SCHLESINGER Mars” 348 Washington Parkway Happy and modest, pleasant and dependable. Service Corps 1, 2; Photography Club 3, 4; Film Service Club 3, 4; Hi C’s 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3. LILLIAN SCHMITZ Lil' 268 Canaan Road No receipt openeth the heart but a true friend. Girls’ Choir 2; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; O. F. F. 4. MARY JANE SCORDO Mary Jane” 264 Palmetto Road She's in the swing of things. Hi C’s 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1. JUDITH SCOTT Judy” 98 Newton Street A generous action is its own reward. Art Club 1, 2, Secretary 3; Hi C’s 4; Red Cross 3; Stage Crew 3; A Cappella 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Girls’ Choir 2; Clarion Represent- ative 4. ELEANOR SEDLAK El” 55 Noble Street Why will men worry themselves? A Cappella 1, 3, 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 4; Girls’ Choir 2; O. F. F. 4; Travel Club 4. EDWARD SEDLOCK ’Ed” Box 235 Huntington Road Always willing to lend a helping hand. RAYMOND SEKELSKY Ray 218 Henry Avenue A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds. Football 2. JOAN SEXTON Joan” 4629 Main Street She is a phantom of delight. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Photo- graphy Club 2; Student Council Secretary 4; Officers’ Club 4; O.F.F. 4. SHIRLEY SHARNICK Shirl” 50 Wiklund Avenue Full of personality — with a bit of rascality. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer- leader 3, 4; Hi C’s 4; Variety Show 4. ALICE SHERWOOD Al” 1219 Stratford Avenue Those eyes have it. Civics Club 1; Photography Club 2; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3; Home- room Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; O. F. F. 4. DELORES SHULICK De 226 Huntington Road She is fun: she’s a pal: everyone likes this gal. Photography Club 3. 4; Film Serv- ice Club 3; O. F. F. 4; Girls Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4. LOIS SINGER Lo” 303 Johnson Avenue Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Red Cross 1, 2, 4; Travel Club 3, 4; Publicity Club Secretary 1, Treasurer 2, 3, President 4; Photo- graphy Club 3, 4; Service Corps 4; Hi Cs 4; A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4. GLEN SMITH •Glen” 375 West Reitter Street Amid life’s quests there seems but worthy, one — to do men good. A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4; Film Service Club 1. 2, 3, President 4; Photo- graphy Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Bowling 4. JANE SMITH Smitty 77 Burbank Avenue Friendship is the path of happiness. Photography Club 2, 3; Dramateers 1; Theater Workshop Production 1; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Travel Club 4; Hi C’s, President 4. DORIS SMITH Dee” 70 William Street Design is the thing, be it in art or life. Photography Club 1, 2, 3. Secretary 4; Girls' Sport Club I, 2, 3, 4; Hi Cs 4. JOSEPH SMITH Joe” 1872 Main Street Let tomorrow take care of itself. JUDITH SMITH “Judy” 1376 Huntington Road The proper study of mankind is man. Dramateers 1, 2; Masquers 3; Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Service Corps 4. LORRAINE SMITH ''Lorie' 4 Smith Drive Sugar, spice, everything nice. Hi C's 4; A Cappella 3- MARJORIE SMITH Margie” 101 Clinton Street Love’s young dream. A Cappella lf 2, 3, 4; Photography Club I, 2, 3; Future Teachers of America 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Sec- retary 1; Homeroom Treasurer 2; Variety Show 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3; Twirlers 4; Red Cross 1, 2, 4. NANCY SMITH Smitty” 605 Second Hill Lane Teen and terrific. Art Club 1; Library Club 3, 4; Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Red Cross 1; Future Teachers of Amer- ica 4. WILLIAM SMITH Smitty'' 217 Glenwood Avenue Life is most jolly. A. A. 1, 2; Homeroom President 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Baseball 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Variety Show 3; Boys' Sport Club 3, 4; Chef's Club 2. CAROL SOLDI Carol” 1086 Huntington Road Cute and full of fun: she has a smile for et eryone. Civics Club 1; Photography Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Future Nurses of America 4. ARTHUR SORAK Art” 177 Huntington Road No man loves life as he does. Football 4; Baseball 4. ROBERT SORENSEN Bob” 3950 Main Street When tve are dead, it’s for a lifetime. PATSY SORRENTINO Pat- 597 Birdseye Street Up! Up! my friend, and quit your books. A Cappella 1, 2; Football 3, 4, Homeroom Vice-President 4. ROBERT SORRENTINO Bobby 1 Birdseye Street Men of few words are the best men. SHIRLEY SPEED Speedy 280 Parkway Drive Good work is rewarded. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Photo- graphy Club 3, 4; Red Cross 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Future Nurses of America 4. ANN STANGO Ann” 140 Canaan Road The glass of fashion and the mold of form. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; O.F.F. 4. BARBARA STARKEY Barb- 2450 Broadbridge Avenue Tis so hard to be silent. Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Travel Club 4; Photography Club 2; Hi C’s 4. REBIN A ST. MARIE Bina 1170 South Main Street Diligence is the mother of good fortune. Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3; O. F. F. 4; Red Cross 3; Homeroom Li- brarian 4. WILLIAM STARKEY Bill” 453 Greenfield Avenue Always ready for work or fun. Intramural Basketball I, 2; Intra- mural Baseball 2. MARILYN STETZER Marilyn 153 Wainwright Place An agreeable companion. Library Club 1; O. F. F. 4. EDWARD STOLL Beansie” 116 Canaan Court A clown to certain few. but always a friend to you. Track 3, 4; Varsity Lettermen’s Club 3, 4. FREDERICK STORY Ted- 5895 Main Street He’ll put his best foot forward. Track 1, 2, 3; Cross Country' 1, 2, 3; Band 1. 2, 3; Glee Club 1. 43 HELEN STRABORNY Hellie 169 Blakeman Place She’s little — but oh, my! Cheerleader 3,4; Dramatcers 1; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 4; Publicity Club 3, Secretary 4; Clarion Staff 3, 4; Homeroom Vice-President 2, 3; Homeroom Secretary 4. ROBERTA STRANG Bobbie 761 Wigwam Lane find earth not gray, but rosy. Girls’ Sport Club 4; O. F. F. 4; Spanish Club 4. JOSEPH STUPAK Mike 219 Huntington Road know what I mean but I can’t say it. Film Service Club 4; Radio Club 4. CHARLES SUTTON Chuck 676 Chickadee Lane Roaming far and wide. CLIFFORD SWANSON Swanee 140 Wyoming Street Be merry and let the rest worry. Radio Club 4. JOSEPH SWATT Joe” 71 Marcroft Street One must learn by doing the thing. CATHRYN SWEENEY Cathy 70 Sikorsky Place Some come, some go; this life is so. Hi C’s 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 1. JOHN SWEENEY John- 70 Sikorsky Place Still waters run deep. Track 1; Cross Country 1; Travel Club 1. EDWARD SZALAN Ed- 493 Huntington Road Discretion of speech is more than eloquence. Band 1, 2, 3,4. ANN TAMBORINE Ann- 38 Grant Street Everything has its own place. Girls' Sport Club 2, 3, 4; Publicity Club 4. ALBERT TAYLOR Al 2018 Broadbridge Avenue Always seen, but seldom heard. Band 4. ROBERT TELEP Bob- 376 Booth Street I’m not blushing — I’m just sunburned. 44 BARBARA TERRY Barbs” 127 Marsh Way A pleasing girl with pleasing ways creates contentment where'er she strays. Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Photo- graphy Club 2; Publicity Club 3; O. F. F. 4; Service Corps 4; Mas- quers 4. PHILIP TISCHBEIN Tish” 347 Weber Avenue Throw the world over your left shoulder for good luck. Intramural Baseball 2, 4. MARY ANNE TOMASKO Mare” 445 Huntington Road A cute girl is hard to find; friendship and personality make her that kind. Photography Club 1, 2; Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; O. F. F. 4; Log Staff 4; Civics Club 1. JUDITH TORNILLO Judy 34 Lobdell Drive A cheerful countenance betokens a good heart. Photography Club 2; Homeroom Secretary 2; A. A. 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Variety Show 3, 4; A Cappella 3, 4; Travel Club 3; O. F. F. 4. LUCY TOWSE Anne 49 Academy Hill Terrace It is better to wear out than to rust out. Debating Club 3, Secretary 4; Ush- ers' Guild 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Homeroom Secretary 2, Presi- dent 3, 4; Girls' Sport Club 2; Spanish Club 2; Future Teachers of America 4; Variety Show 3. CAROL TUDURI Carol 264 Castle Drive She brightens up the earth again. Art Club 2; Photography Club 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Travel Club 4. JOHN TURECHEK John 136 Colony Street Nothing is impossible. Photography Club 1, 2, 3, Presi- dent 4; Clarion Staff 2, 3, 4. ELIZABETH TURNER Betty” 421 Allyndale Drive Moderation, the noblest gift of heaven. Girls' Sport Club 1, 2; A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi Cs 4; Travel Club 4. ANDREW VAN ETTEN Andy 158 East Laughlin Road Let each man pass his days in that wherein his skill is greatest. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 4; Football 4; Golf 3; Intramural Baseball 1. CLARA VAN WINKLE Bette 383 Windsor Avenue Whenever people agree with me. I always feel I must be wrong. Student Council 1, 2, 4; Girls' Sport Club 1, 2; A. A. 4; Variety Show 3; C. E. P. 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Twirling 2; Log Staff 4. THOMAS VENEZIA Zeke 423 Greenfield Avenue He joys of life’s pleasures, all he can find. Boys' Sport Club 2, 3; Intramural Baseball 2, 3, 4. DONALD WAKELEY Don1 122 Rockland Avenue Life is real! Life is earnest! Homeroom Vice-President 1; Civics Club President 1. DONALD WALKER Don” 210 Johnson Avenue Enough is a plenty: too much is a pride. Student Council 1, 2. JAMES WALLACE Toot 88 Bodine Court Afy state is contentment. Football 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4. JUDITH WALLACE Judy 1848 Elm Street Pleasant is her smile when you meet. Dramateers 1, 2; Masquers 3, 4; Girls’ Sport Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Civics Club 1; A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA WALSH Barb” 96 Minor Avenue i In charity there is no excess. Girls’ Sport Club 2, 3, 4; Publicity Club 3, Treasurer 4; Clarion Staff 3, 4; Transferred from Warren Harding High in 1950. CAROL WALZ Carol” 720 Longbrook Avenue Originality is her name. Band 1, Librarian 2, Secretary 3, 4; Ushers’ Guild 2, 3, Secretary 4; Class Secretary 1; Homeroom Sec- retary 1, President 2, Treasurer 3, 4; All-State Band 3; Daisy Chain 3; A Cappella 2, 3, 4, Secretary 1; Variety Show 3. JAMES WASHBURN Jimmy” 168 Kenwood Avenue If not seen, heard. Intramural Basketball 2, 3; Intra- mural Baseball 2. RICHARD WASHKO Dick- 2697 Broadbridge Avenue Come what may, I'll never worry! DONALD WEEKS Don 495 Patterson Avenue He profits most who serves best. Football 4; Basketball 2, 4; Home- room President 1, Homeroom Vice- President 2, 3; Aviation Club 4. RUDOLF WEISS Rudy- 369 Swanson Avenue Action is eloquence. Stage Crew 1, 2, Manager 3, 4; Photography Club 2, 3, Vice-Presi- dent 4; Homeroom Treasurer 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 1; Masquers 3, 4; Bowling 4; Radio Club 4. CYNTHIA WELLER Cindy” 181 Second Avenue Few words, but many thoughts. Student Council 1; Girls’ Sport Club 4; Homeroom Librarian 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Civics Club 1; Clarion Representative 4. WESLEY WHEELER Wes” 70 Freeman Avenue The inventive mind will never go to waste. Homeroom President 1; Homeroom Vice-President 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Log Staff 4. GERALDINE WISE Gerre 71 Knowlton Street There is none more friendly. Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 4; Travel Club 4; Library Club 4; Publicity Club 4; Future Nurses of America 4. 46 JO ANNE WOLFE •Jo 145 Placid Avenue Many are our joys in youth. Dramateers 1, 2; Masquers 3, 4; Debating Club 2; Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3. 4; A Cappella 1, 2; Variety Show 4. SHIRLEY WRIGHT 'ShirE 61 Henry Avenue A gracious girl with many charms. Library Club 2, 4, President 3; Future Teachers of America 3, 4; Girls Sports Club 1; Student Council 1; Homeroom Librarian 3, 4. SOPHIE YATSINKO Soph Curtis Avenue Though she be but little, she is mighty. Travel Club 3, 4; Girls Sport Club 1, 2; Hi C’s 4; Senior Choir 3, 4; Girls Choir 2; Glee Club 1. ROBERT YOUNG Bob 75 Colony Street Ask and learn. Intramural Baseball 2; Senior A Cappella 4. ANNETTE ZACKRISON Annie” 7 Fisher Court Of a courteous and pleasing nature. Girls' Sport Club 1, 2, 3; Hi C's 4. EUGENE ZAKUTANSKY Zak 146 Knowlton Street Waiting for his ship to come in. Basketball 1, 2; Intramural Basket- ball 3; Homeroom Vice-President 3. JOHN ZEHALL Junior” 229 Hawley Lane An idle man has so much to do that he never has time to be sad. 47 rei en FIRST LADY' enior Dah'iing!” The eagerly-awaited moment had arrived and the actors of the senior class hurried to the stage to try out for First Lady,” the senior class play for 1953. The capable actress, Pat Dube, was chosen to portray Lucy Wayne, the first lady. Lucy's husband, the Secretary of State, was played by Norm Hermanson. The play, a three-act comedy, was based on the feud between Lucy Wayne and Irene Hibbard. Anne Towse played Irene Hibbard with Ken Reiss as her husband. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The setting was in Washington, principally in the Secretary of State's home. Joe Kraynak, Ruth Gledhill, and Clarence Lavers each drew hearty laughs in the roles , of Senator Hardwick, Belle Hardwick, and | Senator Keane, respectively. The cast enjoyed producing the play and the audience enjoyed its light humor. 48 Now, Now, My Deah! Sophy Prescott Cora ............. Emmy Paige Lucy Chase Wayne Stephen Wayne Belle Hardwick Mrs. Ives ........ Ann Forrester Congressman's Wife Her Friend Foreigner Mrs. Creevey Mrs. Davenport Senator Keane Tom Hardwick Irene Hibbard Martha Carter Hibbard George Mason Patricia Ganning Jane Fleming Herbert Sedgewick Kate Brockway ....Jo-Ann Wolfe Gail Harvey Patricia Dube Norman Hermanson Ruth Gledhill Morgan Lawhon Dorothy Hay Frances Palleari Mary Ann Keough Stanley Meachen Dorothy Hujdic Barbara Lumb Clarence Lavers Joseph Kraynak Ann Towse Barbara Krewson Kenneth Reiss Alvin Burt Mary Lou Hogan Dorothy Hein Ronald Primavera 49 CLASS OF ’55 The sophomore class has en- joyed a very successful second year. Buying a class banner, having an assembly featuring class talent and co-sponsoring the annual Bunny Hop made their sophomore year an exceptionally eventful one. Left to right: Tom Mcdveclcy, Presi- dent; Miss Mary Riley, Adviser; Bonnie Goodsell, Vice-President; Diane Smith, Secretary; Beatrice Bailey, Treasurer. CLASS OF ’56 Bewildered as ever, the last freshman class to ever enter Strat- ford High, came to us in September. They soon became acquainted with all the curiosities and settled down to enjoy their first year. Election of class officers was the biggest event, although the Freshman Party and Freshman-Sophomore Dance also ranked high. Left to right; James Walkley, Presi- dent; Mr. Victor Crump, Adviser; Bar- bara Spry, Vice-President; Dolores Du- bee Treasurer; Jane Collins, Secretary. 51 Successors J. Russe'denTreRUre,3YduS’ t;,- .presideiw. CLASS OF 1954 The class of ’54 rapidly discovered the magnitude of high school life as they entered their first year as upperclassmen. They looked forward to getting their rings in February and to the excitement of the Prom in May. Under the leadership of competent officers, the juniors enjoyed a memorable year in S.H.S. JUNIOR HOME ROOM A-8: M. Burbank, A. Capuano, D. Casey, C. Chacho, M. Ciaffone, v. pres.; M. Clark, pres.; C. Cocco, sec.; E. Cor- nelius, L. Csugie, G. Cwalina, treas.; W. Czekaj, A. D'Andrea, A. Diaz, A. Dillon, E. Dombrowski, A. Eld- red J. Evans, M. Evans, M. Fane, M. Fedak, K. Fichtel, J. Findlay, F. Fritzky, G. Fraser, F. Gallucci, M. Gault, E. Guerrera, B. Herb, R. Hog- berg, S. Holmes, B. Kleiner, C. Krewson, J. McQuillon, W. Thorn- ton. JUNIOR HOME ROOM 122: D. Baldwin, B. Crosson, D. DiNatale, sec.; G. Dobogg, J. Emmerthal, J. Fida, S. Foltz, E. Fontaine, E. Foglia, H Foulk, B. Franko, J. Frisk, J. Gaglione, R Giammattei, treas.; J. Gleason, G. Goddu, R. Goebel, pres.; J. Golembeski, V. Griffith, A. Hoag, D. Holden, W. Hubbard, L. Hen- nessey, D. Hubbell, R. Hunyadi, G. Hyde, E. Jeffries, v. pres.; R. Koetsch, S. Kear, R. Lind, S. Lockwood, B. Riley, A. Trosan. JUNIOR HOME ROOM 125: R. Agricola, N. Baker, H. Berberio, B. Bedat, R. Benjamin, D. Biros, R. Bolack, B. Bortnick, treas.; T. Bova, B. Breen, J. Bridgewater, F. Brooks, J. Brown, E. Brow-ser, J. Cantella, R. Cebik, v. pres.; L. Cicale, R. Con- nell, T. Cooney, J. Corvino, G. Cul- ver, V. Curcio, J. Dinenno, E. Dorak, N. Doyle, pres.; P. Fortune, sec.; R. Gerte, J. Greer, J. Hynes, W. Kozakiewicz, S. Macviewicz, L. Mel- cher, R. Rhinesmith, J. Swatt. JUNIOR HOME ROOM 131: J. Bannister, B. Breugel, P. Cuthbertson, A. Dirga, S. Rukan, E. Rupp, J. Russell, E. Schwctz, P. Skutel. D. Stern, P. Strich, P. Strogie, P. Sup- ko, sec.; J. Terceno, v. pres.; G. Thorne, E. Turner, J. Vargoshe, J. Vitko, pres.; A. Volliner, M. Wag- ner, D Wakely, J. Walkley, B. Walsh, J. Warakomski, R. Weath- ered, D. Weaver, B. Welytok, N. Wheeler. B. White, J. Wolff, F. Woodford, treas.; N. Wood head, B. Zaprazalka, R. Zar. 53 JUNIOR HOME ROOM 133: J. Braychak, B. Fasold, M. Kovach, H. Koons, W. Lawson, S. Limbacher, N. Lucas, R. McKlosky. B. Maksyin, R. Monachclli, N. Morehouse, B. Nagy, C. Nelson, treas.; R. Peavey, D. Phillips, pres.; F. Pjura, J. Po- tasky, H. Pressman, J. Riccio, J. Ritchie, D. Robbins, v. pres.; M. Rottler. A. Salza, D. Schirrillo, M. Scinto, D. Sekelsky, F. Shaner, D. Sirotnak, D. Singleton, E. St. Marie, see; G. Sulik, M. Swinton, B Tates, A. Testi, J. Whitney. JUNIOR HOME ROOM 135: A. Blake, M. Kostek, J. Kostelnik, L. Kubic, G. Kregling, K. Kristiansen, E. Lazaro, P. Lynch, M. McCoach, C. McDermott, M. McGovern, K. McLeod, treas.; T. Major, J. Man- ning, E. Manson, J. Meachen, v. pres.; C. Medveeky, R. Mihalek, C. Mollica, T. Moskolinka, C. Nevins, see; M. Nicol, pres.; L. Pascucci, E. Peterson, J. Petrick. B. Pistey, P. Potok, N. Priestley, M. Reichel, L. Rosiak, T. Reilly, H. Schaaf, J. Spotlow. F. Srok. JUNIOR HOME ROOM 206: G. DuRivage, S. Gates, J. Gallick, J. Gergots, D. Graham, R. Hart, J. Hunter, P. Ingersoll, pres.; A. John- son, W. Kane, G. Karwin, W. Knecht, W. Knoblin, B. Kosa, K. Kowalskv, R. Krafcik, W. Krish, J. Kronus, R. Kuroghlian, C. Laka- tos, M. Lockwood, F. McConnell, A. Mayer, R. Mihaley, R. Mihok, M. Mohyer, P. Monte, sec.; J. Mur- asky, D. Olsen, J. Ottaway, treas.; D. Piskura, M. Pitt, J. Saffo, v. pres. JUNIOR HOME ROOM 208: L. Alien, P. Allen, J. Amos, M. Amos, J. Andres, R. Arnold, M. Aurelia, pres.; J. Auth, B. Baker, N. Barber, A. Barry, R. Beach, B. Bcman, G. Benedetto, E. Benga, N. Benner, .B. Bible, A. Bickley, R. Blankschen, v. pres.; B. Boyko, H. Brooks, B. Camp. M. Carter, R. Card, R. Cin- gari, D. Comlish, B. Decker, P. Krivi, E. Kuck, sec.; F. Noblin, D. Sumple. JUNIOR HOME ROOM 219: J. Clark, J. Fico, J. Finch, sec.; H. Gcter, R. Gydus, S. Hansen, J. Her- bert, J. Hreschak, R. Homan, L. Houll, P. Ibold, R. Janosko, treas.; S. Jankowich, E. Jones, C. June, R. Kalafus. T. Karwin, v. pres.; D. Krug, S. LaVallee, J. Lucke, M. Maher, N. Malaun, T. Musante, pres. JUNIOR HOME ROOM 220: E. Beauchemin, M. Felix, N. Foster, R. Gleason, R. Goodrich, V. Haas, W. Hepworth, M. Kubic, R. Lom- bard, K. McCallum, P. Marsh, M. Palmer, B. Quick, D. Ruff, A. Rus- sell, J. Scheck, sec.; J. Schippani, D. Schuler, M. Schwarz, K. Sharpe, L. Shaw, J. Simpson, B. Sobolewski, pres.; E. Soderberg, G. Stabile, E. Stauffer, v. pres.; R. Staveski, treas.; W. Stevens, R. Stratford, L. Tabor- elli, A. Thomas, C. Thomas, W. Turra, L. Vaszlavik, M. Vitale, M. Wiechers. 55 56 VARIETY SHOW CaRumba!”, this year's variety show, rates as one of the best. Written by Mr. Lee Benjamin, the plot revolved around a Spanish class which started on a trip to Long Island, but through a mix-up in arrangements, found themselves headed for the romantic land of South America. Dot Hujdic, the frustrated teacher, had her prob- lems keeping her pupils under control. Among her more troublesome and eager pupils were: Marge Ciaffone and Gil Thorne, Clarence Lavers, Tony Musante, Norman Hermanson, and Ray Flynn. Many specialty numbers brightened the show and the number Black Magic” will be long remembered. The excellent choral numbers were directed by Mr. Edward Ryglewicz with Joan Ottaway providing her usual brilliant piano accompaniment. Who, Me? STUDENT COUNCIL The center of school government, the Student Council, is composed of elected officers and home-room delegates. The Snident Council carries out its purpose of administering the democratic principles of self-government by supervising the an- nual school elections in which town vot- ing machines are used. In addition to this, the Council sponsors the annual variety show, this year entitled CaRumba! ; the Subscription Drive; the Teachers' Tea; and the Christmas Formal. A Clothes for Korea drive was also conducted again this year at Christmas time. The Council continues its activities throughout the year by sponsoring dances during the summer months. 60 STUDENT COUNCIL: Left to right: J. Sexton, Secretary; A. Burt, President; A. Musante, Vice-President; F. Shaner, Treasurer. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Adding to its fine record of achieve- ments in past years, the Athletic Associa- tion has this year continued to support our well-rounded sports program with the cooperation of students and faculty. The A.A. started its program with the annual membership drive. Attaining a record membership, it continued to encourage student support and school spirit by providing a series of interesting pep assemblies climaxed by the annual Thanksgiving Dance. Under the supervision of Mr. Joseph Sworin, the A.A. has been able to in- crease its support of our sports program by providing finances for equipment and medical care. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, Left to rifiht: Mr. Blake, Assistant Advisor; J. Vitko, .Vice-President; M. Hopan, Secretary; G. Harvey, Treasurer; L. Miller, President; Mr. Sworin, Advisor. 6) OFFICERS’ CLUB OFFICERS' CLUB, Left to right, first row: R. Gaidus, A. Burt, R. Haverl, L. Miller, T. Medvecki. Second row: J. Pronzen, P. Dube, B. Goodsell, J. Russell, D. Smith, B. Bailey, J. Sexton, N. Doyle, G. Harvey. Third row: F. Shaner, A. Russell, J. Vitko, A. Musante, M. Hogan. If you wish to meet the leaders of ol’ Stratford High, you should attend one of •the Officers' Club meetings. As the name implies, the club is composed of all class officers, and those of the Student Council and the A.A. Every years this organization holds a reception to acquaint new students with our school. Another yearly aim is to do something special for the school. This year a contribution toward the stage curtains was made. HALL GUARDS The hall guards are those boys who attempt to keep the corridors somewhat orderly. They stand, through thick and thin, at their assigned posts directing traffic. This organization is composed of seniors and juniors who are chosen through application on the basis of de- pendability and integrity. HALL GUARDS, Left to right, first row: B. Fitzsimmons, R. Hanson, D. Comlish, A. Russell, A. Musante. Second row: James Penders, Advisor; R. Agricola, R. Cebik, B. Hamilton, J. McMellon, N. Hermanson. Third row: T. Fox, J. Porter, R. Kopsick, R. Haverl, J. Parrot, D. Philips, F. Bietsch. SERVICE CORPS SERVICE CORPS, Left to right, first row: E. Clapp, A. Dzialo, L. Ring, L. Singer, M. Moyher Second row: P Gagne, B. Terry, A. Hefferon, S. Fane, A. Frost, A. Breault, G. Stabile. F. Palleari Third row: A. Wachs, R. Hart, M. D'Amico, D. Roberts, J. Scheck, L. Limbert. The honor of becoming a member of the Service Corps is given to those who volun- teer to work in the high school office during their free periods. Members are chosen according to their clerical aptitude, reliability, and outstanding qualities of citizenship. A few of their many duties are: delivering supplies and pass slips, doing routine filing, and acting as messengers. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Membership in this important school organization has steadily increased since its inauguration only a few years ago. It is the ultimate aim of the F.T.A. to provide each member with as many of the all-important fundamentals of teach- ing as possible. Another important part of the club s activities is visitation to various teachers' colleges and a week of observation in the elementary schools of the town. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA, Left to right: N. Maloney, President; D. Hay, Vice-President; B. Collins, Secretary. R. Gledhill, Treasurer; Mrs. Pearl June Advisor. 63 vuv «so «“Twi 0«°l G e� so 10« ht« to ' Seco° u SfA? CLARION One of the most successful and outstand- ing organizations of which Stratford High boasts is the CLARION, our own school paper. This monthly and very newsy piece of journalism is worked on every sixth and seventh periods in Room 234. Its able edi- tors report all school news, including sports and club activities. Highly anticipated fea- tures of the paper are its personality sketches and its humor columns. CLARION EDITORS, Left to right: D. Hay, N. Hcrmanson, J. Ostoich. 64 USHERS’ GUILD USHERS' GUILD, Left to right: R, Gledhill, Treasurer, C. Walz, Secretary; D. Marsh, Vice- President; E. Cullen, President; Mrs .Evelyn Wordell, Advisor. A great deal of credit and thanks go to the responsible girls who compose this club. Through the Ushers' Guild’s tireless efforts, aisles are maintained at football and basketball games. Spectators are provided with seats at all school plays and productions, and prom-goers are given the added convenience of being escorted through the receiving line. Membership is considered a high honor since eligibility is based on courtesy, appearance, scholarship, responsibility, poise, and general service to the school. FILM SERVICE CLUB The Film Service Club is open to all students who are interested in learning to operate projectors and aid in the extensive audio- visual program which is such an integral part of the Stratford High curricu- lum. Members of this club serve teachers, clubs, coaches, and special meet- ings by manning the pro- jectors for showing mo- tion pictures or film strips. The club has built up and catalogued a broad film- strip library which is of great value in classroom demonstrations. FILM SERVICE CLUB, Officers: G. Smith, President; W. DiFederico, Vice-President; B. Ezzie, Secretary; G. Smith, Treasurer; Mr. George Puglisi, Advisor. 65 ART CLUB ART CLUB, Officers: S. Jankowich, President; F. Shaner, Vice-President; R. Janosko, Secretary; N. Malaun, Treasurer; Miss Hogan, Advisor. The Art Club is open to all who either have art as a hobby or those interested in making art their career. The major projects of the group are trips to museums, lectures by other art enthusiasts, and a presentation of an annual art award to the most outstand- ing artist. For anyone who has even the slightest interest in art, the Art Club of S.H.S. has much to offer. TRAVEL CLUB Love for traveling is the main requirement for entrance into this organization. This year the members received pins, setting a new precedent in the history of the club. New York plays, radio broadcasts, television shows and the Ice Follies were on the in- teresting program for this year. TRAVEL CLUB, Left to right: Mrs. Alcott. Advisor; C. Axtell, Treasurer; R. Broman, President; R. Basko, Secretary; A. Maglione. Vice-President; J. Delia, Program Chairman. 66 LEADERS’ CLUB LEADERS' CLUB, Officers: D. Podufaly, President; E. Cullen, Vice-President; L. Shaw, Treasurer; K. McLeod, Secretary; Miss Foland, Advisor. Interest in sports, good grades, and character are the qualifications for membership in this relatively new organization. Girls from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes are chosen to assist in teaching gym classes and to take care of the general inspection of locker rooms. The Leaders’ Club is one of the most popular of the girls’ clubs. CITIZEN EDUCATION PROJECT CITIZENS' EDUCATIONAL PROJECT, Left to right: Miss Carter. Advisor; N. Hermanson, President; K. Brockway, Secretary; G. Karvey, Treasurer; L. Miller, Vice-President. The Citizen Education Project was established in May 1952 as an organization to promote citizenship by giving students first-hand experience in election activities. As a special Problems of Democracy class, the group conducted a Register and Vote Cam- paign which resulted in Stratford’s record 97 per cent vote. The group also conducted a survey of the organization and functions of various agencies in Stratford. 67 PUBLICITY CLUB Throughout the year our bulletin boards are kept in tip-top shape by the responsible members of the Publicity Club. Their job is to post notices of various club activities and advertisements of important coming events. PUBLICITY CLUB, Left to right: L. Singer, President; D. Hujdic, Vice- President; B. Walsh, Treasurer; H. Straborny, Secretary; Mrs. Alderman, Advisor. LIBRARY CLUB Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.” This quotation, which is prominently displayed in the library, strikes the key-note of our Library Club. While charging, discharging, and shelving the books, the members gain practical knowledge in the running of a library and come in contact with the works of well-known authors. 68 LIBRARY CLUB, Left to right: P. Kalafus, Secretary; J. Orelup, President; N. Kline, Vice-Presi- dent; N. Kasper, Treasurer; Mrs. Nowlan, Librarian. DRAMATEERS DRAMATEERS, Left to right: G. Glynn, President; P Marinaccio, Vice-President; C. Orelup, Secretary; B. Goodsell, Treasurer; J. Harvery, Publicity Chairman; J. janosko. Program Chairman; P. Ritchie, Social Chairman; Miss Carolyn Pampuro, Advisor. The Freshman and Sophomore Dramateers display their acting ability in annual productions. Their presentation of Elmer in 1953 met with great success. MASQUERS Stratford High School's top dramatic group is open only to juniors and seniors. In addition to a three-act play, several one-act pro- ductions are presented an- nually. MASQUERS, Left to right: P. Monte, Treasurer; N. Hermanson, Vice-President; C. Lavers, Presi- dent; P. Dube, Secretary; Mr. Benjamin, Advisor. 69 JUNIOR RED CROSS RED CROSS, Officers: S. Dirga, President; N. Radel, Vice-President; B. Hart, Secretary; S. Speed, Treasurer; Mrs. Welborn, Advisor. The Junior Red Cross is an organization whose main interest is in helping others. Its many projects include: making gifts for rest homes and children's hospitals, con- ducting the Red Cross drive throughout the homerooms, and presenting annual Christmas baskets to the needy. The Club is composed of homeroom delegates who return all infor- mation to members of their homerooms and urge their help in all projects. STAGE CREW Any organization presenting plays, musicals, assemblies, or dances would be literally in the dark” without the Stage Crew. The main responsibilities of this corps are painting background scenery; chang- ing it when necessary; and taking charge of curtains, sound effects, and lighting for all these affairs. The members of this organization give up much of their spare time to assist in all school productions. STAGE CREW, Left to right, first row: A. Pengue; R. Jankura, Assistant Manager; R. Weiss, Manager; R. Cebik. Second row: Mr. Benjamin, Advisor; W. DiFederico; J. MacFarlane; A. Elderd, K. Fichtl. GIRLS' SPORT CLUB, Left to right: L. Anderson, Vice-President; P. Carney, President; B. Good- sell, Secretary; J. Walkley, Treasurer; Miss Foland, Advisor. GIRLS’ SPORT CLUB The Girls’ Sport Club is an active organization which provides the only opportunity for girls to participate in a wide intramural program including basketball, tennis, volley- ball, baseball, ping pong, badminton, bowling, and horseback riding. One of the highest honors of the year is to be elected May Queen or a member of her court and all arrange- ments for this anticipated event are carried out by the Girls’ Sport Club. BOYS’ SPORT CLUB. Advisor, Mr. Penders BOYS’ SPORT CLUB Organized for the purpose of enabling boys who do not participate in a varsity sport to earn a letter, this club sponsors all types of sport activities with its intramural program. Awards are presented at the annual A.A. assembly. O. F. F. O.F.F. Officers, sifting, left to right: M. Addorisio, Treasurer; M. A. Kaffen, Vice-President; R. Basko, President; M. Huiett, Secretary; Mrs. Llyonla Curtis, Advisor. The O.F.F. extends a hand of friendship to all business students. It is composed of senior girls who wish to establish a position for themselves in the business world and who wish to accept the guidance and pre-vocational experience that this club provides. AVIATION CLUB Become acquainted with avia- tion! Our Aviation Club members learn some of the latest aeronautical advances, take field trips, and de- velop a wider interest in the un- derstanding of aviation. AVIATION CLUB. Officers: F. Jopp. Secretary; F. Piccirillo, J. Perrott, Vice-President; A. VanEtten, President; Mr. Blackford, Advisor. 72 HI C’S HI C's: J. Smith, President; B. Ezzie, Vice-President; P. Donnelly, Secretary; M. Holmes, Treasurer; Mrs. McCracken, Advisor. An active membership of senior clerical girls makes the Hi C’s a lively club and its annual fall dance a very successful affair. In preparation for their annual trip to New York to see a stage show, the girls read plays and theater reviews in order to develop good critical judgment. CIVICS CLUB To a freshman, high school is often a strange situation. Thus, the Civics Club came in to being. Its primary purpose is to organize the freshman as a class. Members have the job of planning class activities, supervising freshmen elections, and learning, through practice, the dem- ocratic procedures of school life. CIVICS CLUB: B. Detrick, President; J. Walkley, Vice-President; M. Dunphy, Secretary; L. Limbert, Treasurer; Miss McCarn, Advisor. FUTURE NURSES OF AMERICA FUTURE NURSES OF AMERICA. Officers. Left to right: Miss Peck. Advisor; M. Barrett, Treas- urer; D. Podufaly, President; E. Cullen. Secretary; M. Ameis, (absent) Vice-President. Newly organized this year, the Future Nurses Club already has a large and active membership. Open to all interested girls from ninth through twelfth grades, the club's purpose is to acquaint its members with the fundamentals of the nursing profession and give them vital information on schools of nursing in this area. SPANISH CLUB. Officers, Left to right: J. Kraynak, President; R. Rhinsmith, Treasurer; R. Al- lenby, Vice-President; P. Carney, Secretary; Miss Boyle, Advisor. SPANISH CLUB This group is organized with the intent of learning the customs of the Spanish- speaking countries and for promoting friendship among students of the Spanish classes. Lectures, discussions, debates, and parties were part of the year's program. RADIO CLUB RADIO CLUB: T. Fox, President; M. Gooby, Vice-President; A. Pengue, Secretary; C. Swanson, Treasurer; Mr. Lippincott, Advisor. Who knows how to fix a broken radio? Why, of course—our own S.H.S. Radio Club members who are learning with enthusiasm how to build and understand different kinds of electronic devices. DEBATING CLUB The Debating Club has been an active organization for many years in Stratford High School. Members of this club have participated in class, assembly, radio, inter- scholastic, and state debates. The Debating Club pro- motes a better understanding of world problems in that it acquaints its members with all aspects of these problems. DEBATING CLUB, Officers: P. Dube, President; D. Philips, Vice-President; A. Towse, Secretary; R. Zar, Treasurer; Miss Paris, Advisor 75 SENIOR A CAPPELLA SENIOR A CAPPELLA, Officers: W. New. President; F. McLaughlin, Vice-President; Mr. Ryglewicz, Director; G. Harvey, Secretary; M. Addorisio, Treasurer. The Senior A Cappella Choir, this year, as last, appeared as guest artists of the Band at its Klein Memorial Concert. Other performances included the Town Hall Christmas lighting, their own spring concert, appearances before Rotary and Kiwanis groups, guest performers at P.T.A. meetings, and participation in the State Music Festival. FRESHMAN A CAPPELLA Chosen on the basis of music tests given during the latter part of eighth grade, members of the Freshman Choir joined the Junior and Senior A Cappella in singing Christmas carols at the Town Hall lighting ceremony and participated in a P.T.A. pro- gram. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE CHOIR: Director, Mr. Ryglewicz. 76 BAND BAND, Officers: D. Comlish, President; T. D'Andrea, Vice-President; C. Walz, Secretary; T. Musante, Treasurer; Mr. Lenox, Director. This year, as ever before, we can be proud of our concert band for it ranks high on the list of fine bands throughout the country. The fourth annual band concert at the Klein Memorial highlighted the year, during which they also played for football games, the Memorial Day parade, the State Festival, assemblies, and many other school and civic affairs. TWIRLERS Left to right: B. Reed, E. Guerrera, M. Smith, J. Bieble, D. Brown. MAJORETTE Micheline Addorisio. 77 VARSITY LETTERMEN’S CLUB VARSITY LETTERMEN'S CLUB, first row, left to right: A. Mastroni, W. Pawlak, D. Hughes, G. Perry, R. Kopsick, J. Perrott, T. Story, J. Wallace. Second row: R. Alderman, A. Burt, P. Puzzo, R. Fogarty, H. Geter, J. Vitko, A. VanEtten, M. Massa, T. Lubas, K. Palazzo. The Varsity Lettermen's Club, which consists of boys who have received their letter in varsity sports, has among its many activities the sponsorship of an annual dance and the promotion of athletics at Stratford High, One of its main projects is the issuing of the Senior Award to the outstanding varsity sportsman. CHEERLEADERS Rah! Rah! Rah! are the cheers heard by the teams, inspired by the Red and Gold cheerleaders. They build school spirit and the enthusiasm of the crowd is kept at a fever pitch by these pert misses. CHEERLEADERS, first row, left to right: S. Sharnick, B. Lalley, C. Egan, Captain, A. Breault, H Straborny. Second row: A Towse, D. Weaver, M. Nicol, N. Doyle, S. Lockwood, M. Decker; Advisor, Miss Helen Foland. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY R. Kopsick, President; A. Burt, Vice-President; P. Dube, Secre- tary; K. Brockway, Treasurer; Miss Eloise Carter, Adviser. SENEX CUM LAUDE The National Honor Society of Stratford High School is sponsored by the National Association of Sec- ondary School Principals. It has as its purpose the promotion of leader- ship, scholarship, service, and char- acter. Selection for the Society is based on rating sheets distributed to teachers and fellow students. Membership is open to both the junior and senior classes. K. Reiss, President; C. Ruck, Vice-President; D. Lay, Secretary; J. Bunnell, Treasurer; Miss Goyette, Adviser. The Senior Honor Society is one club which does not guarantee a continuing mem- bership. The principal function of Senex is to uphold scholastic standards by requiring a B average for each term. It also encourages senior social life and promotes leadership and cooperation with the increase of class honors. 79 LOG STAFF 80 Xo9 Staff 1953 CO-EDITORS: Ronald Haverl, Marilyn Hunziker. EDITORIAL STAFF: Activities: David Dunbar, Peggy Cal- mar, Nora Norton. Art: Dorothy Crane, Eleanor Baclawski. Sports: Dick Kopsick. TYPISTS: Jean Millington, Mary Anne To- masko. BUSINESS MANAGER: Rita Basko. ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER: Shir- ley Cates. YEARBOOK ADVISER: Mrs. Ruth Mc- Cracken. ART ADVISER: Miss Anna B. Hogan. BUSINESS ADVISER: Mrs. Mildred Schil- ling. SENIOR REPRESENTATIVES: Joan Brown, Annette Breault, Barbara Lumb, Elaine Novak, Gloria Repke. Peggy Calmar, Arline Huydic, Nancy Maresca, Darcy Lay, Nancy Kasper, Jo-Anne Wolfe. ADVERTISING: The Senior Class. Special thanks 'go to the following: Ruth Gledhill, Jon Jersey, Nancy Maresca, Marilyn Gleason, Anita Hefferon, Barbara Ezzie, Annette Breault, Margaret Fernandes, Mary Anne Czlapinski, Pat Colladay, Joan Pron- zen, Ruth Broman, Margaret Centopani and Katharine Brockway. BUSINESS - LOG STAFF, Mary Anne Tomasko, Jean Millington, Rita Basko, Shirley Gates. EDITORIAL - LOG STAFF: Peggy Calmar, Pat Col- laday, Nora Norton, Dick Kopsick, David Dunbar. 81 CHEMISTRY CLUB First row, left to right: P. Carney, S. Kalafus, D. Hujdic. Second row, left to right: G. Repke, D. Kehoe, K. Brock- way, P. Barmmer. Third row, left to right: M. Ruskin, J. Smith, L. Martin, C. Weller, R. Allenby. Fourth row, left to right: Richard Blake, Advisor; R. Haverl, B. Hamilton, S. Lantowsky, J. Aurelia. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB R. Ameis, Treasurer; R. Weiss, Vice-President; J. Turecheck, President; D. L. Smith, Secretary; Ruby Wheeler, Advisor. ariib ZootUt B. Cosmik, Manager. First row, left to right: A. Patrick, manager, D. Weeks, P. Sorrentino, R.- Fogarty, K. Marazita, L. Dalby, manager. Second row, left to right: J. Butkansky, R. Agricola, L. DeLorme, K. Palazzo, J. Wallace, W. Czekaj, D. Casey, J. Aiken. Third row, left to right: R. Mickolyzck, P. Fox, M. Massa, J. Aurelia, J. Crawford, R. Giammattei, J. Vitko, G. Perry, A. Mastroni, A. VanEtten, D. Hughes. Fourth row, left to right: A. Schrillo, S. Lee, R. Porter, R. Mihok, A. Testi, T. Karwin, R. Haydon, D. Dunn, P. Krivi. Fifth row, left to right: A. Carbone, L. Fasold, A. Lent, C. Fasold, D. Olsen, R. Holman. Sixth row, left to right: Assistant Coach Victor Crump, J. Crosby, R. Sapack, R. Nolan, J. Braychak, Coach Manning Harvey. MANNING HARVEY The head football coach at Stratford is a graduate of Temple University where he participated in varsity football and basket- ball. Mr. Harvey is physical education director at Samuel Johnson Junior High and David Wooster Junior High. VICTOR CRUMP A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. Crump teaches biology and general science besides being assistant football coach. FOOTBALL Climaxing their most successful football season in six years, with an impressive 20-6 victory over rival Milford, the North Paraders featured a T forma- tion for the first time in the school's history. The Red and Gold, under the successful guidance of their new coach, Manning Harvey, and assistant coach, Victor Crump, won their final six games in a row. They defeated Central, Norwalk, Bassick, Ludlowe, Greenwich and Milford, after heartbreaking losses to Fairfield Prep, Danbury, and Harding. The Strat- ford team's attack was led by the fleet-footed Gordon Perry and Tony Mastroni, who averaged three touch- downs a game. Perry set a modern Bridgeport district scoring record with 19 touchdowns. Martin Massa, outstanding guard, Tony Mastroni, and Gordon Perry were elected to the Herald’s all-district team. Along with these three all-district performers, other gradu- ating members of the squad are Jack Crawford, Trevor Fox, Dave Hughes, Andy Van Etten, Don Weeks, Bob Fogarty, Bob Mickolyzck, Jim Wallace, John Aurelia, Bob Jasenec, and Ken Palazzo. The returning Iettermen will include Joe Vitko, Ralph Giammattei, Don Casey, and Walt Czekaj. The huge rebuilding job that will be necessary will be lessened by those Iettermen. The 1952 season will be well remembered, not only because of our fine team, but the tremendous spirit shown by the players, coaches, faculty, and most of all, the student body. VARSITY BASKETBALL r rh Raymond Needham; D. Kop- mm BASKETBALL Under the capable guidance of Coach Ray Needham and Assistant Coach Joe Regensberger, the North Paraders enjoyed the most successful season in the history of competition of Stratford High teams in the Fairfield County A League. The team amassed a regular season record of eighteen wins and five losses. During the regular season, the North Paraders tied for the Fairfield County A championship. The Red and Gold advanced to the semi-finals of the state C.I.A.C. large-school tourney at the New Haven Arena, before bowing to New London's Buckley by a score of 78 to 61. Stratford, in winning their way to the semi-finals, defeated Meriden and Hartford Public. The Red and Gold placed three men on the all-tourney teams. Those boys were: Captain Dick Kopsick, Andrew Van Etten, and Stan Geter. The members of the squad were Joe Vitko, Steve Rukan, high scorers; Dick Kopsick, Andrew Van Etten, playmakers; and Stan Geter, set-shot artist. The bench listed: John Saffo, Bud Russell, Jim McMellon, Henry Geter, Bill Smith, Don Robbins, Jim Graham, Frank Brooks, and freshmen, John Hajas and Jim Klosek. JUNIOR VARSITY ond Tow! £ahr’?ptain Klosek D Rnhk ° ri f: Marks W R' u J � . J- j. ' «■ S. Defeo D „„ „ ' “ ° ---------------------------------- U Hager, R. patrick 1952-53 BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD Stratford 70 Harding 65 Stratford 68 Greenwich 52 Stratford 55 Fairfield Prep 49 Stratford 61 Central 57 Stratford 53 Central 51 Stratford 76 Stamford 55 Stratford 56 PAL 49 Stratford 65 Danbury 52 Stratford .... 71 Greenwich 49 Stratford 62 Norwalk 66 Stratford .... 76 Bassick 44 Stratford 70 Milford 60 Stratford 60 Danbury 49 Stratford 58 Bullard-Havens 61 Stratford 65 Stamford 53 Stratford 53 Roger Ludlowe 64 Stratford 61 Bullard-Havens 51 Stratford 54 Fairfield Prep 59 Stratford .... 73 Milford 51 Stratford ... 57 Norwalk 47 TOURNAMENT SCORES Stratford 67 Roger Ludlowe 61 Stratford 65 Meriden 63 Stratford 71 Bassick 44 Stratford 64 Hartford Public .... 59 Stratford 63 Harding .:... 73 Stratford 63 New London Buckley 78 First row, left to right: T. Bova, A. Russell, A. Mastroni, W. Pawlak, T. Lubas, J. Vitko. Second row, left to right: J. Haius, J. Dolyak, I. Cullen. A. VanEtten, J. Saffo, M. Lockwood. Third row, left to right: A. Musante, J. Luchansky, W. Kerr, D. Phillips, S. Geter, Coach James Penders. BASEBALL We are looking forward to another banner baseball season at Stratford High. The North Paraders were runners-up in the 1952 County A League race and hope to improve on this standing. We know they will be successful with such returning lettermen as Captain Walter Pawlak, Ted Lubas, Andy Van Etten, Bob Prusak, Tony Mastroni. Junior lettermen returning are Bud Russell, Tom Bova, and Joe Vitko. Can- didates to fill the remaining gaps in the line-up are Dave Phillips, Stan Geter, and Mel Lockwood. Under the capable guidance of Coach Jim Penders, who has guided the Red and Gold to six district championships in seven years, we may well look forward to another championship team. 89 First row, left to right: E. Stoll, G. Perry, F. Noblin, R. Olderman, H. Bietsch. Second row: F. Story, D. Bacik, R. Jascnec, R. Fowler, J. Kraynak, A. Burt, D. Chaffee, Coach Thomas Puglise. TRACK The 1953 track squad hopes to improve on last year's record of one win and five defeats. We know they will be successful under the fine guidance of coach Tom Puglise. The returning lettermen of last year’s squad include speedy Gordy Perry, Frank Marino, Don Bacik, Jim Wallace, Fred Story, Dave Hughes, Ed Stoll, A1 Burt, and Bob Olderman. Track requires a variety of skills and diligent practice, which includes much con- ditioning. We know these boys will be successful in their quest for victory. First row, left to right: E. Wirth, W. Longo, G. Yakoubian, A. Burt, R. Cavallcro, W. Knetch, W. Switz. Second row: J. McLaughlin, J. Bednarsky, W. Lawson, W. Stevens. Third row: D. Robbins, A. Russell, R. Sullivan, J. Kraynak, E. Fontaine, D. Phillips, H. Bietsch, N. Coutant, A. Musante. CROSS COUNTRY Cross Country, one of our fall sports at Stratford, once again added handsomely to the School's reputation. Coached by Tom Puglise and captained by A1 Burt, the boys worked long and faithfully and once again produced a formidable squad. In order to run the two and one-half mile grind, the boys had to be in perfect condition. The team worked long and, needless to say, attained this condition. Nice going, boys! Left to right: Coach Earl Flagg, B. Marchetti, R. Beach, A. VanEtten, B. Kane, B. Fogarty, D. Kopsick, Captain. GOLF Coached by 'Earl Flagg, the Red and Gold will field a strong golf team against this year. Stocked by Captain Dick Kopsick and letterman Ron Beech, the Paraders hope to improve on last year's fifth-place state rating. Other members of the squad are Ron Haverl, Andy VanEtten, and Bill Kane, all of whom have shown exceptional promise. Left to right: Coach Joseph Grenda, G. Smith, H. Benjamen, G. Fedor, F. Marino, R. Koch, H. Bartlett, C. Lavers. BOWLING The 1952-53 bowling team was captained by Hugh Bartlett and coached by Mr. Grenda. 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ENGLAND SON 2447 Main Street Stratford 7-2076 SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS THE BAND PARENTS CLUB OF STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Stratford High School HI C’s Stratford High School O. F. F. Stratford High School ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Stratford High School SENIOR SUPPLIERS NATIONAL SCHOOLCRAFTERS 19 Park Place New York 7, New York SERVICE STATIONS JOHNSON’S GULF SERVICE Paradise Green Stratford 7-5825 THE Y-D SERVICE CENTER 1250 Barnum Avenue Stratford 7-9138 SPORTS EQUIPMENT THE H. C. LOVELL COMPANY 2419 Main Street Stratford 7-0725—7-1520 THEATERS HI-WAY THEATER 305 Boston Avenue Stratford 78-0014 UPHOLSTERERS PORTER’S UPHOLSTERING SHOP 379 Nichols Avenue Stratford 78-0209 OTHER PATRONS STRATFORD BOTTLING WORKS Barnum Avenue Stratford 7-1077 JOHN A. deROSA AND COMPANY Bridgeport FRIENDS ALLAN D. ASHCROFT, M.D. 3585 Main Street Stratford 7-3526 DAVID C. BROWN, D.D.S. 2220 Main Street Stratford 7-9925 RICHARD J. BROWN, M.D. 2220 Main Street Stratford 7-9925 MR. MRS. EDWARD COYLE 86 Melville Street Stratford 7-9391 PAUL C. FISHER, D.D.S. 3585 Main Street Stratford 7-0732 WILLIAM F. HARRINGTON, D.D.S. 3589 Main Street Stratford T. J. IMPELLITTERI, M.D. 972 East Broadway Stratford 78-1742 DR. BERNARD LEVINE, D.D.S. Shannon Building, 15 Woodend Road Stratford 78-0182 CHARLES J. PHILLIPS 91 Clinton Street Stratford 7-6897 GEORGE ROBERGE, M.D. 3590 Main Street Stratford H. SHUCHAT, D.D.S. 2593 Main Street Stratford 7-5603 STRATFORD EDUCATION ASSOCIATION STRATFORD FEDERATION OF TEACHERS S. THOMASES, M.D. 2595 Main Street Stratford Compliments of a Friend 94 iaex A Cappella 76 Index 95 Activities 58 Introduction 4 Administration 6 Junior Homerooms 53 Art Club 66 Leaders' Club 67 Athletic Association 61 Library Club 68 Aviation Club 72 Log Staff 80 Band 77 Majorette ... 77 Baseball 89 Masquers 69 Basketball 86 National Honor Society 79 Bowling 91 OFF. 72 Boys' Sports Club 71 Officers' Club 62 Characteristics 16 Patron Listings 92 Cheerleaders 78 Photography Club 82 Chemistry Club 82 Publicity Club 68 C. E. P 67 Radio Club 75 Civics Club 73 Red Cross 70 Clarion 64 Senex Cum Laude 79 Class of '54 52 Senioritis 50 Class of '55 and '56 51 Senior Introduction 17 Contents 2 Senior Play 48 Cross Country 90 Seniors 18 Dedication 5 Service Corps 63 Debating Club 75 Spanish Club 74 Dramateers 69 Sports 83 Education Program 9 Stage Crew 70 Faculty 8 Student Council 60 Film Service Club 65 Title Page 1 Football 84 Tournament Highlights 88 Future Nurses of America 74 Track 90 Future Teachers of America 63 Travel Club 66 Senior Girls' Sport Club 71 Twirlers 77 Golf 91 Ushers' Guild 65 Hall Guards 62 Variety Show 56 Hi Cs 73 Varsity Lettermen's Club 78 TO MRS. WALKER The seniors and the student body wish to acknowledge the friendliness and cheerfulness of Mrs. Walker, our matron, whose position was created too late in the year for her picture to be included in the yearbook. APPRECIATION The LOG Staff extends its appreciation to those who have helped in the production of this yearbook: Mrs. McCracken, Miss Hogan, and Mrs. Schilling, our advisors; Mr. Brown, our Printer's representative; Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Avakian, and Mr. Little, Loring's photography representatives; the school administration and faculty for their fine cooperation; and our patfons who assisted us financially. PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS We are indebted to Loring’s Studio for all the photographs in the book with the exception of the following: Miss Wheeler, Photography Club on page 82; John Ture- chek. Chemistry Club on page 82, Baseball team on page 88, Track team on page 89; William Thornton for the picture of Qarence Lavers on page 56; and Mr. William McCracken for the portrait of Mrs. McCracken on page 5. 95 96