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

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CLASS HISTORY In September 1948, a very excited group of girls and boys entered the portals of Suffield High. The school was not entirely strange to us as we had already completed two years there, but this was something special; we were freshmen! At our first organized class meeting we elected our class officers: president, Maynard Sikes; vice-president, Robert Carron; secretary, Shirley Hill; and treasurer, George Dalrymple. When Robert left school Maxine Spulick took over the office of vice-president. Barbara Gallant and Maynard Sikes represented the class on the Student Coun¬ cil. The most important activity of the year was a picnic, which had as its chief objective a closer unification of the class. Maxine Spulick, Stanley Beneski, Shirley Hill, and George Dalrymple were in charge of the affair. Mr. Sheehan and Miss Poirier were the advisors for the freshman year. We were guided through our sophomore year by the president, Robb Edmonds; vice-president, Maxine Spulick; secretary, Shirley Hill; treasurer, Gail Bishop, and with Mr. Casinghino and Miss Poirier as our class advisors. Our first class project was accomplished by the purchasing of class rings. Barbara Gallant was chairman of the Ring Committee, assisted by Murray Phelps, Stanley Beneski, and Carol Kwolek. Robb Edmonds and Murray Phelps were chosen to serve on the Stu¬ dent Council. During our sophomore year we sponsored our first dance which proved to be a huge success. Nancy Prior and John Buckley were co-chairmen; Carol Towne, Sandra Malcolm, and George Dalrymple also served on the General Dance Committee. The chairmen of the various committees were Advertising, Ann Bogdanski; Tickets, Mabel Richey; Refreshments, Mary Ann Kuras; Entertainment, Gail Bishop; and Decorations, Shirley Hill. In September, 1950 we happily returned to school as juniors. Now we were Upperclass¬ men.” At our first class meeting Shirley Hill was chosen class president; Barbara Gallant, vice- president; Carol Kwolek, secretary; and Ann Bogdanski, treasurer. Mr. Casinghino and Miss Poirier were our advisors. Shirley Hill, Robb Edmonds, and Murray Phelps served on the Student Council. A Ways and Means Committee consisting of Murray Phelps, chairman, Jean Kennett, Robb Edmonds, and William Colson was organized. During the year several food sales were held to help increase the class funds. A dance was also sponsored by the class. However, the largest and most important event of the year was the Junior Prom. Murray Phelps was chairman. The chairmen of the various committees were: Programs, Vivian Jones; Refreshments, Robb Ed¬ monds; Entertainment, Louise Romano; Decorations, Nancy Prior; and Advertising, Shirley Hill. The dance was called Cupid’s Cotillion” and the decorations were planned along the same theme. Shirley Hill reigned as queen over the ball with Ann Bogdanski, Barbara Gallant, Vivian Jones, Sandra Malcolm, Mabel Richey, and Ann King as her attendants. In June, Barbara Gallant and Ann Bogdanski; Murray Phelps and Maynard Sikes were chosen by the junior class and faculty to go to Girls’ and Boys’ State, respectively. Jean Kennett and Ann Bogdanski were awarded prizes in a National Scholastic Writing Contest. In the fall of 1951 a very excited group of seniors assembled in Suffield High to begin the endless tasks leading to graduation. Our class officers Shirley Hill, president; Murray Phelps, vice- president; Carol Kwolek, secretary; and Ann Bogdanski, treasurer had been chosen the previous June. Nancy Prior and Murray Phelps represented the class on the Student Council; Shirley Hill later being chosen president and Barbara Gallant, secretary. Soon after school began the Senior Patrol was organized and directed by Mr. Sisson. Murray Phelps served as captain and Robb Ed¬ monds as co-captain. The seniors held the annual two week magazine campaign. Barbara Gal¬ lant and Robb Edmonds acted as team captains and Mabel Richey and Nancy Prior as the cam¬ paign managers. Through the untiring efforts of the entire class the previous year’s goal was ex¬ ceeded, and as a result several members of the class had the opportunity to go to New York. As usual the class was confronted with the problem of producing a yearbook. Realizing that the editorship must be placed into efficient hands they chose Ann Bogdanski, as the editor of the 1952 Sagitta and Shirley Hill as business manager. To Ann Bogdanski, also, goes much credit for the standing of the Readers’ Reflection in carrying out her job as editor-in-chief proficiently. In the field of sports the senior class members ranked high. Part of the success of the 1951-52 basket¬ ball season was due to the talents of Robb Edmonds, Stanley Beneski, and Richard Barnett. With the combined efforts of the entire team, they entered the Class C Tournament and proved them¬ selves very successful. The senior girls who cheered the boys along in their victory were Shirley Hill, Barbara Gallant, Janet Piejko, and Carol Kwolek. With much enthusiasm, members of the class organized a Senior Dramatic Club, and under the direction of Miss Biggerstaff the play The Shock of His Life” was presented with much success. The play was presented in conjunction with a Variety Show in which many members of the senior class participated. The income from this show helped to defray the expenses of our Washington trip. The class members belonging to the National Honor Society are Ann Bogdanski, Jean Kennett, Carol Kwolek, Sally McConnell, Joyce Parks, Janet Piejko, Mabel Richey, and Maxine Spulick. All the activities which the class sponsored were only minor incidents which provided money for that greatest project of all, a trip to Washington. The itinerary was very carefully planned and included many of the famous sites about Washington. Everyone who took the trip enjoyed it immensely, and it is one which we shall never forget. This project climaxed all our experiences in our many years together. With all the exciting preparation for graduation not many of us realized the actual meaning of the event. But when the long awaited day arrived we understood. We have advanced through the stages of life and now stand before society. Sadly we reminisce the days of our youth. —CAROL KWOLEK 20

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THOMAS CARLETON UPSON Tommy” A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks” Curly, wavy hair, nice smile, gift for retort, conscientious worker on favorite subjects, well groomed. Hi-Y, Baseball, Latin Club, Senior Patrol, Dramatic Club ENGINEER NANCY JOAN WATERMAN Nancy” Why should the devil have all the good times.” Happy-go-lucky smile, that laugh! friendly, active, dramatic talent, genuine friend. Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Latin Club, Sagitta Staff, Reader’s Reflection, Prom Committee NURSE MATTHEW JOSEPH ZARZYCKI Matt” Men are not measured by inches” A quiet chap, hesitant, new to us but a definite addition. MACHINE SHOP EMPLOYEE HENRY EDWARD ZUKOWSKI, JR. Zukee” Seize the opportunity” Short, dark haired, always turning up with a new car, A P couldn’t get along without him, has an answer for every¬ thing. Hi-Y, Glee Club, Red Cross, Co-chairman—Prom commit¬ tee MANAGER OF A P IN MEMORIAM MARION KUENZEL 1932-1946 Time heals the wounds of sorrow; Sadness of yesterd ays melt, Today’s pain fades by tomorrow, Scars are less bitterly felt. Friendship will never forget Love of a friend once known. We think of that childhood friend yet, Though we have moved on and are grown. Kennett 19

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CLASS WILL We, the class of 1952, being of unsound but disposing mind, and thoroughly believing that you can’t take it with you, hereby bequeath our unworldly collateral, material and otherwise, to our legatees to have and to hold. To the Administration: We leave our humble gratitude for the manifold sacrifices in making Suffield High School what it is today. To the Faculty: We leave the vision of us, not as stu¬ dents of today, but as up and coming citizens of tomorrow. To Mrs. McCloskey and Mr. Casinghino, our advisors during our senior year: We leave an abundant fund of appreciation for a difficult task well done. To Miss Kelly and Mr. Zak: We leave this thought, ’’Two can live as cheaply as one.” George Alexopoulos leaves his muscles and strength to Harry Ford. Richard Barnett leaves his way with the women to Jackie Fahey who will be needing a little help. Stanley Beneski leaves Mr. Brown with another empty spot on the basketball team. Ann Bogdanski leaves her place on the honor roll to t anny Sullivan to assure him of a place on next year’s basketball squad. John Borowski leaves Suffield High School. Edward Chase leaves his quick-witted remarks in chemis¬ try to his brother, Terry. Helen Cruse leaves her scented stationery to Charles Rapacki. George Dalrymple leaves for the world of wine, women, and song.” Rose D’Amato leaves the Strand Theater to anyone with enough money to go there as often as she does. Dorothy Donnelly leaves her reticent attitude to Phyllis Norrie. Robb Edmonds leaves his height to Judy Anderson who could use a few extra inches. Barbara Gallant leaves the presidency of Tri Hi-Y to assume that of a college sorority. Sally Gallant leaves her rosy cheeks to Mae Kandall. Shirley Hill leaves the responsibilities of being class president to Gladys Bogdanski. Joseph Hryniewicz leaves his quiet ways to David Gaughan. Geraldine Jackson leaves her late hours to Clara Squires. Vivian Jones leaves her ability in art and music to any junior worthy of it. Bruno Kaplan leaves his car to Helen Larson who has always wanted one. Jean Kennett leaves her long brown hair to Ellen Conley who has decided she would like to grow her hair long and brown. Ann King leaves her businesslike manner to Frances Kokoszki. Carol Kwolek leaves her place on the cheering squad to any capable girl, or boy! Ronald Lothrop leaves his driving license to Janet Rague with the hope that it will inspire her to get her own. Sandra Malcolm leaves her dignified manner to the Noble twins, with the hope that they’ll use it. Donald Martin leaves his little black book full of girls’ names to Donald Osowieski who we hope will give it bet¬ ter use than Martin did. Jane Martinez leaves her law book to Barbara Adams in hope that she will be true to the saying, In case of fire throw this book in.” Edward McBride leaves a bottle of red ink to Shirley Howard so that she can have bright red hair like his. Sally McConnell leaves her good-natured disposition to Florence Burel. Ralph Nodwell leaves a signal light to next year ' s senior patrol so that they won’t have to yell their lungs out calling the Freshmen back. Susanne Osborn wishes that she could leave a size 12 figure, but Dr. Parrish ' s dieting pills haven’t worked out quite that well. Gloria Paganelli leaves her square dancing ability to Pat Hoyt. Joyce Parks leaves for college—Co-ed, that is. Shirley Pedersen leaves her carefree attitude to Betty Biggerstaff. Murray Phelps leaves his responsibility as captain of the Senior Patrol to some prospective senior of next year. Janet Piejko leaves a Latin book after being with one for four years. Nancy Prior leaves her blue eyes and blond hair to some poor little Freshman who could well use them to win the boys. Carolyn Reed ' s departure leaves Mrs. Hansen with an¬ other problem to solve. Mabel Richey leaves her boy friend problems to Mary Ann Bell to see if she can straighten them out. Mabel didn’t have any luck. Louise Romano leaves her roller skates to Tommy Ed¬ monds, so he won’t have to worry about being late for school. Stanley Ross leaves his car to anyone who dares to take it. Joanne Rutkiewicz, known for slipping into homeroom at the last possible second, leaves this hidden talent to all those in need of it. Maynard Sikes leaves for Destination Moon.” Maxine Spulick sadly leaves her high school boyfriends with the hope of catching some college fellow. Robert Stoughton leaves to feed the chickens and milk the cows. William Sutkaitis leaves his smile to Stanley Pira. Carol Towne leaves her collection of convertibles to the junior class, while she takes her trip around the world. Thomas Upson leaves his mathematical ability to Wil¬ liam Bradford Edwards. Nancy Waterman leaves her giggles to Jeanette Tallis. Matthew Zarzycki leaves his chair in homeroom to some next year’s senior who may have similar problems and worries. Henry Zukowski leaves to become A P Manager of the Siberian Super Market. —CAROL TOWNE JOYCE PARKS 21