Suffield High School - Sagitta / Kaleidoscope Yearbook (Suffield, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1948 volume:

THE SENIOR CLASS OF SUFFIELD HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS CLASS OFFICERS President . Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer . ... HENRY ZAVISZA . EDWARD ZERA ROWENA SAMSEL .JEAN WELT THE 1948 From Possibi I ity To Real ity “ DEDICATION ■B To Miss Elizabeth A. BiggerstafF, whose patience and understanding as our advisor, and whose wisdom and high standards as our teacher, have contributed so much to pre¬ paring us for the responsibilities which we are soon to assume. 3 ADMINISTRATION MR. ROYCE D. McALISTER, A.B., M.A. Superintendent of Schools MISS HAZEL M. COOLEY School Secretary MR. DELMAR F. SISSON, B.S., M.A. Principal GEORGE GREENLEAF, B.S. Trinity College Social Studies, Solid and Plane Geo¬ metry, Problems of Democracy, Trig¬ onometry. ELIZABETH A. BIGGERSTAFF, B.S., M.Ed. Boston University English. EDWIN W. DAVIS, B.S. University of Vermont Aviation, Biology, Chemistry. HOWARD C. BROWN, B.S. Springfield College Physical Education, Health. HELEN T. KLIMASZEWSKI, B.S. MRS. RUTH MORSE, A.B. Teachers ' College of Connecticut Mt. Holyoke Stenography, Typing, Junior Business Latin, World History. Training, Bookkeeping, Commercial Law . ENRICO F. CASINGHINO, A.B. Brown University Algebra, Mathematics, English. CLEMENTINE V. POIRER, B.S., M.Ed. Boston University French, Art. DAVID J. SHEEHAN, Jr. B.A. University of Connecticut History, Social Studies. MARY E. BOND, B.S. Boston University Office Practice, Stenography, Typing. 5 ROSEMARY D. FAY, B.S. M.Ed. Boston University English. AMEIL ZAK, B.A. Arcadia University American History, Social Studies. M. ELLEN ROOT, B.S. Teachers ' College of Connecticut English. ARTHUR W. MORSE, A.B., M.A. Boston University Mathematics, General Science. RUTH T. CONVEY Westfield Teachers ' College Music, Art. MARJORIE G. JOLIDON, B.S., M.A. New York University Music Supervisor. QANIEL FEUER, B.S. Ed. Oswego State College Industrial Arts. FRANCES H. SEYMOUR, B.S. University of Connecticut Home Economics. MARY M. McGUIRE St. Francis ' School for Nursing School Nurse. BARBARA D. GANLEY, B.S. Boston University Physical Education. 6 s FRANCES IRENE ANDERSON Flash What I cannot see I will not believe . Ambition: Clerk. Activities: Junior Red Cross 2; Girls ' Basketball 2, 3; Girls ' Sport Club 3; Prom Com¬ mittee 3; Girls ' Baseball 2, 3. JUNE ROSE AUSTIN Junie No limits but the sky. Ambition: College. Activities: Cheerleader 3, 4; Junior Dramatic Club President 3; Dramatic Club 4; Reader ' s Reflection 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Junior Red Cross 1; Roller Skating Committee 2, 4; Athletic Association 4; Sagitta Staff 4. LAWRENCE BARNETT Barney What he greatly thought he nobly dared. Ambition: College. Activities: Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1; Senior Dramatic Club 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Roller Skating Committee 2. RAYMOND BERESFORD Babo No legacy is so rich as honesty . Ambition: Business Manager. Activities: Audio-Visual Aids Club 4; Rifle Club 3, 4; Prom Committee 3. SHIRLEY RUTH BERESFORD Pete Pay no attention to trouble, and trouble will pay no heed to you. Ambition: Draftsman. Activities: Reader ' s Reflection 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Basketball 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Baseball 4; Hockey 4; Senior Patrol 4; Athletic Association 4. 8 FRED JOHN BROCKETT, Jr. Ted What ' s the use of worrying? Ambition: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Activities: Rifle Club Vice-President 3; Prom Committee 3; Hi-Y Club Treasurer 4; Ways and Means Committee 4; Senior Dramatic Club President 4; Orchestra 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Reader ' s Reflection 2, 4; Senior Patrol 4. EDWARD PAUL BUYNICKI Barney It ' s nice to be natural, if you ' re naturally nice. Ambition: Draftsman. Activities: Senior Patrol 4; Rifle Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Roller Skating Commit¬ tee 3. MARY RUTH CAIN Mary She ' s so radiant, genial, and kind. Ambition: Receptionist. Activities: Secretary 1, 3, Reader ' s Reflection 1, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ring Com¬ mittee 3; Prom Committee 3; Junior Dramatic Club 3; Senior Dramatic Club 4; Junior Red Cross 2; Athletic Association 4; Roller Skating Committee 1, 3; Sagitta Staff 4. ROBERT FRANCIS CANNON Slug When looks are fond and words are few. Ambition: College. Activities: Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Soccer 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Senior Patrol 4; Athletic Association 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. BENJAMIN CENSKI Benny I know you are full of good nature. Ambition: Business Manager. Activities: Rifle Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Roller Skating Committee 3. 9 V ROBERT EDWARD COATES Fido Character lives in a man. Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 3; Class Secretary 1; Prom Committee 3. EDWARD CHESTER COLSON Chubby Quiet manners are a mark of good breeding . Ambition: Mechanic. Activities: Rifle Club 3; Student Council 2, 3; Prom Committee 3. DORIS ALBERTA CRUSE Birdie The mildest manner and the gentlest heart. Ambition: Artcraft. Activities: Rifle Club 1; Basketball 4; Hockey 4; Baseball 2; Prom Committee 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. STANLEY JOHN CZERPAK Cherpy Ambition is the road to success. Ambition: Civil Engineer. Activities: Hi-Y 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Prom Committee 3. NORMA ROSE DONLON Norma Always ready for work or pleasure. Ambition: Physical Education Teacher. Activities: Glee Club 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Reader ' s Reflection 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Sagitta Staff 4; Senior Patrol 4; Girls ' Sports Club President 3; LPCA Vice-Presi¬ dent 4; Senior Dramatic Club Treasurer 4; Hockey 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4. 10 ANN MARY DRENZEK Annie Nothing ' s so hard , but search will find it out Ambition: Medical Secretary. Activities: Student Council Secretary 4; Reader ' s Reflection 3, 4; Sagitta Staff 4; Girls ' Sports Club 3; Glee Club. SALLY ELIZABETH EDMONDS Bette Dainty and sweet from head to feet ' Ambition: College. Activities: Basketball 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. FLORENCE ALBINA FALKOWSKI Flo Mysterious is a dark eye which flashes like a spark ' Ambition: Secretary. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Dramatic Club 3; Senior Dramatic Club 4; Junior Red Cross 2; Student Council Secretary 4; Reader ' s Reflection 3, 4; Athletic Association 4. DORIS MARGARET FITCH Dottie She is gentle, she is shy; but there ' s mischief in her eyes. Ambition: Secretary. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Girls ' Sports Club 3; Reader ' s Reflection 4; Red Cross Treasurer 3; Prom Committee 3. JAMES EMANUEL FLEMING Jimmy Life is far too important a thing to talk seriously about. Ambition: Agriculturist. Activities: Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Rifle Club 3; Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Senior Patrol 4; Prom Committee 3; Activities Association 4; Relay Team 2, 3, 4. 11 LYNFORD MILTON GABAREE Lyn Silence is more eloquent than words Ambition:Business Manager. Activities: Radio Code Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Roller Skating Committee 3. ROBERT ALDEN GARDNER Bob love hard work; I could sit and look at it for hours. Ambition: College. Activities: Senior Patrol 4; Student Council 4; Sagitta Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Roller Skating Committee 1, 2; Athletic Association, Treasurer 4; Baseball Manager 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Hi-Y Vice-President 3, 4; Reader ' s Reflection 1, 2, 4; Vice-President, Dramatic Club 4; Boys ' Glee Club 1, 2; Vice-President 1. VX ' ‘ VICTOR BRUNO GRABOWICZ Vitu Good humor is goodness and wisdom combined . Ambition: Office Work. Activities: Senior Patrol 4; Prom Committee 3; Rifle Club 3; Basketball Manager 4; Audio Visual Club 2; Athletic Association 4. KENNETH HAWKINS Ken All the world loves a lover of sports. Ambition: Amateur Boxing. Activities: Soccer 1; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3 ,4; Hi-Y Club 3; Prom Com¬ mittee 3. JOHN JANIK JJ Life ' s a pleasant situation; let us take it as it comes. Ambition :College. Activities: Basketball 1, 2; Soccer 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Student Council 3; Prom Committee 3. 12 JANET JONES Jonesie The word ' impossible ' is not in my dictionary. ' Ambition: To Trovel. Activities: Reader ' s Reflection 2, 4; Student Council 2; Senior Patrol 4; Red Cross 2; Hockey 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; L.P.C. 4; Glee Club 1; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Theory 1; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Athletic Association 4; Ways and Means Committee 4 BRUNO ANTHONY JURKOWSKI Bingo Happy am I; from care I ' m free. Ambition: Mechanic. Activities: Audio-Visual Aids Club 2, 3. 4; Prom Committee 3. DOROTHY MARIE KAPLAN Dot Ready for everything. Ambition: College. Activities: Treasurer 1; Student Council 1, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Roller Skating Committee 1, 2; Reader ' s Reflection, Associate Editor 3, Editor 4; Prom Committee 3; Ring Committee 2; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Senior Patrol 4; Guidance Committee 4; Athletic Association, Secretary 4; Sagitta Staff 4; L.P.C. 4. MITCHELL KAPLAN Meco Our whole life is like play. Ambition: Professional Golfer. Activities: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Prom Committee 3. HELEN LAURA KOSINSKI Helcha Charming little chatterbox. Ambition: Hair Dresser. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Ways and Means Committee 4; Reader ' s Reflection 4; Prom Committee 3; Athletic Association 4. 13 EDWARD JOSEPH KOZIKOWSKI Kozy The unspoken word never does harm. Ambition: Agriculturist. Activities: Senior Patrol 4; Prom Committee 3; Hi-Y Club 3; Secretary 4; Athletic Association 4. MARJORIE EDNA LOOMIS Marge In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. Ambition: Photography. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls ' Sports 3; Prom Committee 3; Athletic Associo tion 4. janet McAlister Janet Not quiet, not loud, not short, not tall. But a pleasant mingling of them all. Ambition: College. Activities: Glee Club 1; Girls ' Basketball 2, 3, 4; Girls ' Baseball 3; Girls ' Hockey 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Reader ' s Reflection 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Senior Patrol 4; Athletic Association 4. JOSEPH MILLER Joe Speech is silver; silence is golden . Ambition: College. Activities: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3. MARJORIE ELOISE PHELON Pudge Laughing, talking, full of fun. Ambition: Secretary. Activities: Girls ' Sports 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Reader ' s Reflection 4; Dramatic Club 4; Prom Committee 3; Athletic Association 4. 14 THERESA ANN NITCH Terry Pleasure and action make the hours seem short. ' Ambition: Office Work. Activities: Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Girls ' Sports Club 3; Prom Committee 3. HELEN EVELYN PHILLIPS Helen A flower of meekness on a stem of grace. ' Ambition: Stenographer. Activities: Glee Club 1, 2; Prom Committee 3; Girls ' Sports Club 3. THERESA ANN RADZIEWSKI Tessy Who is cheerful to others is wise within herself. ' Ambition: Stenographer. Activities: Glee Club 1. 2; Prom Committee 3; Girls ' Sports Club 3. WALTER RAPACKI Walt The lion is not so fierce as they point him. Ambition: Airplane Mechanic. Activities: Junior Dramatic Club 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Soccer 2, 3; Boseball 4; Senior Patrol 4; Prom Committee 3. FRANCIS RICHARD RICHEY Bones He will succeed for he believes all he says. Ambition: Mechanic. Activities: Prom Committee 3; Senior Patrol 4; Athletic Association 4; 15 r Cy , Jr- - ' J ' RICHARD WALTER RIDEL Richie The thing that costs the least and does the most is a pleasant smile. Ambition: Male Stenographer. Activities: Senior Patrol 4; Prom Committee 3; Baseball 4; Hj-Y 4; Rifle Club 3; Vice- President 1, Reader ' s Reflection 2. ROWENA PHYLLIS SAMSEL Phil Dance away worry, cast away care Ambition: Private Secretary. Activities: Dramatic Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Reader ' s Reflection 4; Student Council 2, Treasurer 3; Prom Committee 3; Roller Skating Committee 2; Red Cross President 3; Athletic Association 4. ALICE GERTRUDE SHELDON Al Since life is short we need to make it broad. Ambition: Office Work. Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Girls ' Sports 3; Athletic Association 4; Prom Committee 3; Basketball 4. THOMAS JOSEPH SHERIDAN Tommy He is gentle; he is kind. Ambition: Agriculturist. Activities: Athletic Association 4; Prom Committee 3; Roller Skating Committee 2; Rifle Club 3. GEORGE FRANCIS STELMACK Georgie Happy-go-lucky; easy go-free; nothing on earth bothers me. Ambtion: Agriculturist. Activities: Rifle Club 3; Roller Skating Committee 2, Prom Committee 3; Class Presi¬ dent 4. 16 DENNIS JAMES THRESHER Denny And set his mind upon the goal and not the prize ' Ambition: Army Air Force. Activities: Rifle Club, Vice-President 3; Treasurer 3; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Senior Patrol 4; Vice-President 2; Athletic Association 4; Skating Committee 3. C. PETER WAGNER Pete ' be merry and free, I ' ll be sad for nobody Ambition: Agriculturist. Activities: Prom Committee 3; Hi-Y President 3, 4; Reader ' s Reflection 4; Editor-in-Chief of Sagitta 4; Senior Patrol, Captain 4; Soccer 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Student Council 4; Athletic Association, Vice-President 4; Dramatic Club 4. CLARENCE WASHINGTON Washie A man in earnest finds means, or if he cannot, he creates them ' Ambition: Navy Mechanic. Activities: Prom Committee 3; Rifle Club 3; Skating Committee 3. JEAN BEVERLY WELT Jeanie Just being happy is a fine thing to do. Looking on the bright side instead of the blue. Ambition: Travel. Activities: Vice-President 3; Treasurer 4; Sagitta staff 4; Reader ' s Reflection 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Athletic Association 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Senior Patrol 4; Prom Committee 3; Glee Club 1, Cheerleader 4; Skating Committee 2; Student Council 4. HARRY ERNEST WOOD Woodsie Let tomorrow take care of tomorrow. Ambition: Commercial Artist. Activities: Prom Committee 3; Basketball 3; Hi-Y 3; Athletic Association 4. 17 JOHN HENRY ZAVISZA Hank Energy and persistence conquer all things . Ambition: Aviator. Activities: Reader ' s Reflection 2; Roller Skating Committee 2, 3; President 3, 4; Student Council, President 4; Rifle Club, Presiednt 3; Athletic Association 4; Senior Patrol 4. EDWARD ZERA Zebo Whatever he did was done with so much ease. In him alone it was natural to please. Ambition: To be successful. Activities: President 1; Vice-President 4; Athletic Association, President 4; Hi-Y Club, Treasurer 3, 4; Sagitta Staff 4; Basketball 1, 2; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Roller Skating Committee l, 2; Prom Committee 3; Senior Patrol 4; Ring Committee, Chairman 2. SAGITTA STAFF The Senior Class chose the staff of the Sagitta as follows: Peter Wagner, Editor-in Chief; June Austin, Mary Cain, Dorothy Kaplan, Jean Welt, Norma Donlon, Ann Drenzek, Robert Gardner, Henry Zavisza, and Edward Zera. 18 CLASS OF 1948 President . HENRY ZAVISZA Vice-President . EDWARD ZERA Secretary . ROWENA SAMSEL CLASS OF 1949 Treasurer . JEAN WELT President . ERNEST ROY Vice-President .ROGER WATERMAN Secretary . HARRY KOZIKOWSKI Treasurer . IRENE CANNON 19 CLASS OF 1950 President .THERESA RAPACKI Vice-President . PATRICK D ' AMATO Secretary .CONSTANCE LILL Treasurer .MURIEL SPAULDING CLASS OF 1951 President . JOHN INESON Vice-President .ROBERT LABERGE Secretary . PATRICIA NOBLE Treasurer .ROBERT KRAIZA CLASS OF 1952 President . STANLEY BENESKI Vice-President . EDWARD HAYNES Secretary .GERALDINE BEDNAZ Treasurer .SALLY GALLANT President . LOIS INESON Vice-President .SUSAN BURT Secretary . NORMA CHAGNON Treasurer . NORMA CHAGNON CLASS OF 1953 STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council was made up of the following students: Theresa Rapacki, Margaret Egan, Jean Welt, Dorothy Kaplan, Henry Zavisza, Florence Falkowski, Edward Kelly, Lois Ineson, Michael Tobin, Stanley Beneski, Donald Galetta, Ernest Roy, Fred Brockett, Mr. Greenleaf, Peter Wagner, Robert Gardner, Edward Zera, and George Martin. SENIOR PATROL Janet Jones, Janet McAlister, Jean Welt, Mr. Sisson, Shirley Beresford, Norma Donlon, Dorothy Kaplan, Edward Kozikowski, Victor Grabowicz, James Fleming, Richard Ridel, Edward Zera, Walter Rapacki, Robert Cannon, Henry Zavisza, Francis Richey, Edward Buynicki, Fred Brockett, Peter Wagner, Dennis Thresher, and Robert Gardner. Editor READER ' S REFLECTION .DOROTHY KAPLAN Assistant Editor . JEAN MARTINEZ SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUB President .TED BROCKETT Secretary .JANET JONES Vice-President . ROBERT GARDNER Treasurer . NORMA DONLON 23 H I - Y CLUB President . PETER WAGNER Vice-President . ROBERT GARDNER Treasurer .TED BROCKETT ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION President . EDWARD ZERA Secretary . NORMA DONLON Vice-President . PETER WAGNER Treasurer . ROBERT GARDNER 24 25 ORCHESTRA This group was under the leadership of Mrs. Jolidan and has played at school events and at neighboring schools. Mrs. Jolidan as she leads the orchestra. 26 THE VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM Back row: Assistant Coach Sheehan, Grabowicz, Cannon, Gardocki, Czerpak, Wagner, Kulas, Waterman, Coach Brown. Front row: Kaplan, Hawkins, Rapacki, Thresher, Gardner, Cain. A WORD FROM THE WISE Left to right: Coach Brown, Rapacki, Hawkins, Czerpak, Wagner, Thresher, Cannon, Kap¬ lan, Gardner. 30 Berlin. 24 Canton ........ 26 Portland . 30 SufReld .. 30 Glastonbury . 35 Suffield . 23 Suffield . 41 Newington. 21 East Hampton .... 36 Suffield . 35 Suffield . 33 Suffield . 28 Portland . 25 Suffield . 27 Suffield . 35 Suffield . 31 Newington w . 29 East Hampton .... 44 Suffield . 28 Suffield . 29 Suffield . 25 Suffield . 36 Suffield . 46 Windsor Locks ... 45 Suffield . 40 Ellsworth. 27 Simsbury. 51 Suffield . 30 Suffield . 40 Bloomfield . 76 Berlin. 36 Canton. 35 Suffield . 55 Windsor Locks .... 53 Glastonbury . 54 Simsbury. 46 Suffield . 35 Suffield . 70 Bloomfield . 50 Ellsworth. 43 THE VARSITY SOCCER TEAM Glastonbury ... Bloomfield . Newington. Suffield . Portland. Glastonbury ... Bloomfield . Suffield . Suffield . East Hampton Back row: Nodwell, Jones, Zera, Cain, Sullivan, Gardocki, Kelly, Coach Brown, Drake, Fleming, Romano, Coffman, Cannon, Assistant Coach Cabelus. Front row: Atkinson, Kulas, Kopernick, Carron, Wagner, Waterman, Jackson, Donnelly, Donlon. 2 3 1 2 2 3 4 0 1 2 Suffield . Suffield . Suffield . East Hampton Suffield .... Suffield .... Suffield ..., Newington Portland ..., Suffield .... Senior Soccer Stars 32 Back row: Jimmy Fleming, Pete Wagner, Mitchel Kaplan. Front row: Ed BASEBALL WHO PLAYS WHERE? V X M DENNY TOM - T JOE WALT KEN ri t( MITCH SLUG PETE CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Florence Horanzy, 3; Eleanor Beneski, 2; Jean Welt, 4; Mary Ann Kopernik, 2, 3; Dorothy Coulter, 2, captain 3; June Austin, 3, 4; Dorothy Krayeski, 2, 3; and Emily Fetko, 3. 34 GIRLS ' BASKETBALL Seated, left to right: Florence Winiarski, Lorraine Bednaz, Sally Edmonds, Elsie Colson, Rita Zukowski. Middle row, left to right: Alice Murphy, Doris Cruse, Elaine Fahey, Janet Jones, Janet McAllister, Kathryn Kennett, Ann Goodrich, Ruth Edmonds. Last row, left to right: Coach Ganley, Marleigh Krause, Dorothy Kaplan, Norma Donlon, Irene Anderson, Jean Welt, Marion Nodwell, Muriel Spaulding, Joan McCarthy, Irene Grabowicz, Patri¬ cia Cruse, Patricia Fetko, and Shirley Beresford, manager. FIELD HOCKEY Lorraine Bednaz, Patricia Cruse, Doris Cruse, Elaine Fahey, Florence Winiarski, Elsie Colson, Rita Zukowski, Irene Grabowicz, Norma Donlon, Ruth Edmonds, Janet McAlister, Mrs. Ganley, Coach. SOFTBALL Front row: Janet McAlister, Doris Cruse, Lorraine Bednaz, Florence Winiarski, Rita Zukowski, Elaine Fahey, Elsie Colson, Ruth Edmonds. Back row: Shirley Beresford, 36 Manager; Florence Horanzy, Emily Fetko, Dorothy Krayeski, Jean Welt, Norma Donlon, Patricia Cruse, Dorothy Coulter, Mrs. Ganley, Coach. CLASS HISTORY For two years we had been students in the Suffield High School, but when September 1944, arrived, what a difference! We entered the door as Fresh¬ men! We began our high school years by electing Edward Zera for president, Robert Gardner for vice-president, Dorothy Kaplan for treasurer and Mary Cain, secretary. The main event of the year was a roller skating party held at Babb ' s with plenty of work and fun. Our freshman year slipped by be¬ fore we realized it. The following year we chose as our president, George Stelmack; vice-president,Dennis Thresher; treasurer, John Janik; and secretary, Rowena Sam- sel. We sponsored our first dance, the Mid-Winter Frolic, which was successful in our opinion. During our sophmore year, we chose a ring committee with Edward Zera as chairman to select our class rings. We received them in May and all were very much satisfied with them. Soon our sophmore year came to an end and the summer vacation rolled around again. The next September we entered the school as juniors and we got off to a fine start by electing Henry Zavisza as our president, Jean Welt as vice- president, Dennis Thresher as treasurer and Mary Cain as our secretary. The two social events of the year were the Mid-Winter Formal, at which Shirley Sullivan, a sophmore, was crowned Winter Queen, and early in June with the combined efforts of everyone, we sponsored the Twilight Ball and dedicated it to the seniors. Rowena Samsel was crowned queen. Her attendants were Jean Welt, Florence Falkowski. Janet Jones, and Janet Mc¬ Alister. Everyone had a nice time and the dance was a great success. During our junior year Norma Donlon and Pete Wagner took part in The Junior Town Meeting of the Air. At the end of our junior year Janet Jones and Dorothy Kaplan had the honor of being chosen to go to Laurel Girls ' State and Robert Gardner and Henry Zavisza attended Nutmeg Boys ' State fora a week during June. At last came the day we all had looked forward to, when we would enter Suffield High School as Seniors. At a class meeting we re-elected Henry Zavisza, president; Edward Zera, vice-president; Jean Welt, treasurer; and Rowena Samsel. secre¬ tary. Our yearbook was one of our big problems. It was imperative that we got under way at once. At a class meeting Peter Wagner was chosen editor- in-chief. The yearbook committee got right down to work and early in October we journeyed to Hart¬ ford to have our individual pictures taken. The next undertaking was the formation of the Senior Patrol whose duty it was to keep order and maintain dis¬ cipline in the halls between periods. The Student Council was reorganized with Henry Zavisza as president. An Athletic Association was formed under the Student Council with Edward Zera as its president. This was a new student organi¬ zation of Suffield High School and has had a very successful initial year. During the year the Wild¬ cat was chosen as the school emblem. The Athletic Association and Hi-Y sponsored a Valentine Dance at which June Austin and Edward Zera were crowned Miss Tine and Mr. Val respectively. These activities along with many others were undertaken as part of the programs of the Athletic Association and the Hi-Y. Our basketball season proved very interesting. Many of the players on the varsity team were seniors, among whom were Walter Rapacki, Dennis Thresher, Mitchell Kaplan, Kenneth Hawkins, Robert Gardner, Peter Wagner, and Stanley Czerpak. The cheerleaders aided very effectively. June Austin and Jean Welt were among the members of the leaders. The Reader ' s Reflection, our school paper, was very successful under the leadership of Dorothy Kaplan, who was editor-in-chief. The dramatic highlight of the year was The Pampered Darling, given at an evening perfor¬ mance by the Senior Dramatic Club. Florence Fal¬ kowski and Robert Cannon who took the leading parts gave commendable performance. Other forms of entertainment were put on, on the same program in which a number of seniors participated. The per¬ formance proved to be a success and was enjoyed by all who attended. Our Washington trip was planned by June Austin, Ted Brockett, Richard Ridel, and Henry Za¬ visza. It was successfully carried out and we all had a wonderful time. The trip is something we will al¬ ways remember as one of the most interesting in¬ cidents of our high school years. Graduation is a sad and a glad day for all of us. We are glad that we have reached our goal after twelve years of school work, and sad because is means leaving our teachers, parting from our classmates and going out to make new friends in other fields of endeavor. -MARY CAIN. am ent o ht($fo$$oll94 We, the Class of 1948, being of sound minds and sound bodies, do hereby bequeath to our Alma Mater, Suffield High School, the following legacies: To Mr. McAlister, we leave our warmest thanks for all that you have done for us during our high school career. To Mr. Sisson, we want to express our appreciation and thanks for the many ways in which you have helped us. To Miss Biggerstaff, we leave our gratitude for her guidance and experienced advice without which we would have faltered. To Miss Klemazewski, we leave high hopes and a reminder that it ' s leap year. To Mrs. Ganley, we leave a complaint. The complaint has come from a girl friend of a member of our class. (The class member is James Fleming. She claims that too many girls are taking Sim”) To Mr. Greenleaf, we leave a job as recruiting officer for the United States Navy. To Mr. Sheehan, we leave a police whistle so he can direct traffic on future Hi Y trips. To Mr. Davis, we leave Ted Brockett ' s flashy suspenders with the hope that he will wear them doing experiments. To Mr. Casinghino, wo leave a good workable movie projector and public address system. We are also leaving a book of suggestions for more assemblies. To Mr. Brown, we leave a bottle of Wildcat Kickapoo Juice guaranteed to put fire in the eyes of his wildcats. To Mr. Zak, we leave a circular containing the latest information on where to find Army surplus and where to find the best auctions. To Mr. Feuer, we regret that we could not leave you Ted Brockets flash suspenders. Instead we leave you with the thought that even two teachers can live as cheaply as one. To Mr. Bell, we leave a memo book to keep track of all the damage we keep creating for him. To Mr. Blakesly who has helped us in numerous ways both before and after he joined us here, we leave an hour glass with which he may keep time at the basketball games. Irene Anderson leaves her jitterbug ability to Mary Ann Buzz Kopernik. June Austin leaves her title as Miss Tine to Connie Davis. Ray Beresford leaves Peggy Egan—but not for long. His favorite song, we understand, is Peg O ' My Heart. Shirley Beresford leaves the mimeoscope to anyone who is foolish enough to take it. Ted Brockett leaves his winning p ersonality, his timely wit, and his good looks to any Junior who he is sure is non-existant. Ed Buynicki leaves a host of heart-broken girls all over the school. Mary Cain leaves in a black Dodge. Slug Cannon leaves school with his hair down in his eyes. We understand he wants to start life off with a bang. Benny Censki leaves his blushing smile to Albert Goodrich. Bob Coates leaves that strong silent manner to Harry Kozikowski. Edward Colson leaves his infectious laugh to George Lathrop. Stanley Czerpak leaves his glasses to anyone who can see through them. Norma Donlon and Janet Jones leave the orchestra; Mrs. Jolidon will have a hard time replacing them. Ann Drenzek leaves a silencer to Ruth Jackson. Sally Edmonds leaves her place on the honor roll to any worthy Junior. Florence Falkowski leaves her place on the Reader ' s Reflection to Elsie Colson. Doris Fitch leaves a bottle of her shampoo (Fitch ' s that is) to Tom Cain. James Fleming leaves his flashy Chevrolet to Roger Waterman. Lynford Gabaree who is always looking sharp, feeling sharp, and being sharp, leaves his beard to Bobby Cain. Victor Grabowicz leaves his flamboyant personality to Robert Nodwell. Kenneth Hawkins leaves his athletic ability to Stanley Novak. John Janik leaves an A P grocery list to Jean Martinez. Bruno Jurkowski leaves a light bulb to Windy Day hoping it will help him get some more bright ideas. Dorothy Kaplan leaves a giant double dip ice cream cone to Irene Cannon. Mitchel Kaplan leaves his valuable left arm to any up and coming athlete who can use it. Helen Kosinski leaves her talent as a dancer to Lorraine Paczosa. Edward Kozikowski leaves his silent qualities to Ernest Roy. Marjorie Loomis leaves the door that Barbara Knox on. Janet McAlister leaves her dignity and respect to Dot Krayeski, a capable Junior. Joseph Miller leaves his dimples to Peter Kulas. Marjorie Phelan leaves Mr. Zak. Don ' t take it too hard Margie. There is more than one pebble on the beach. Helen Phillips leaves her giggles to Paul Kolas. Theresa Nitch leaves her golden silence to Emily Fetko. Theresa Radziewski leaves her quietness to Florence Winarski. Walter Rapacki leaves his low and booming voice to Joan Orr. Francis Richey leaves, still without his driver ' s license. Richard Ridel leaves school. We predict that Louise Bishop will be absent mentally and sometimes physically next year. Check us on this . .. Rowena Samsel leaves her job as class secretary to Florence Kotowski. Alice Sheldon leaves her long trip to Suffield High School to Lorraine Bednaz. Thomas Sheridan leaves his manly physicque to Bob Drake. George Stelmack leaves for a turkey ranch where he can raise his own drum sticks. Dennis Thresher leaves some wheat to Dottie Coulter whom, we assume, will take it to a miller. C. Peter Wagner would like to leave the name Charles to anyone who likes it. Clarence Washington leaves with a silver dollar in his pocket for the Delaware River. That ' s Clarence folks, not George. Jean Welt leaves her devastating personality to Esther Bishop. Harry Wood leaves his conscientious study habits to Marlene Roseberg. Henry Zavisza leaves his car to Douglas Lotane. Maybe he ' ll be on time next year, Mr. Sissori. Edward Zera leaves with a three-year supply of bus tickets for Springfield. Edward Zera. Did Most For Class, Best All Around Senior, Most Respected, Best Sport, Most Popular, First To Be Married. Janet McAlister. Edward Kozikowski, Most Resoected. Cutest. Edward Buynicki. Rowena ' amsel. Flirt. Biggest Bluff, Flirt. James Fleming Florence F-lkowski Fred Brockett Heart Breaker. Heart Breaker. Largest Aunetite Biggest Line, Janet Jones ' Class Musician Best Sport, Best Person- - lit Jean Welt Did Most For Class, Best All Around Senior, Mo ' -t Popular, Best Athlete Laverence Barnett Han oy-go-I.ucky Shirley Beresford Doris Cruse Class Politician First to be Married Class Artist Dennis Thresher Ideal Date Helen Phillip Ideal Date )orothy Kaplan. Robert Gardner 3est Actress. Best Actor, Wittiest. Victor Grabowicz. Be =t Personality. Helen Kosinski. Best Dancer. Peter Wagner. 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