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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1957 volume:

-Suo � i??dtn A! ' - •— ' — ■ O t lE,VJO r l Ji . . This is our year, a chronicle of the way we have lived in this academic year 1956-1957, an arrow of time at a moment in its flight—the Sagitta. Primarily it is a record of people and events we knew as we lived our Busy Day, with its pressures and pleasures, its Clubs and Classes, its social warmth and inti¬ macy, its Athletics. And never to be omitted from this, our daily venture, are the Personalities of Administration and Staff that deserve our lasting respect and loyalty, and finally the Seniors, class¬ mates of many years soon to be widely dispersed in school, in work, in service. For many of us an era comes to an end with grad¬ uation; for others the era of schooling intensifies . . . for both will begin a critical evaluation of what we have done, of what we are now capable of doing. Time that once seemed endless, now seems hardly to have been. Suffield High School Suffield, Connecticut Morning comes too early when the Sandman came too late, but our Senior girl(s) rise to every occasion with enthusiasm, verve and alertness. (Joanne Greenwood) My Day . . . Youth, beauty and fresh groom¬ ing always will accent our Senior Girl ' s approach to any problem. School is youth ' s society. (Joanne Greenwood) From September to June knots of sleepy little commuters emulate their elderj awaiting transport to work. (Lloyd, Viens, Greenwood, Galetta, Alexopoulos, Blodgett) Our Senior boy slumbers on silently, as he dreams of the ponderous affairs of school life which he must bear during the awakening day. Soon, somnambulent, he will rise to all occasions. (Guy Sweat- land) . . . Was A mumbled Bye, Mom , as our Senior boy emerges into the awakened world of daily life. (Mrs. Sweat- land) Boys prefer their own chariot to speed them on their way to the institution of learning. (Sullivan, Cannon, Lloyd, Sweat- land, Gary Sweatland) Looking westward toward Fuller ' s ' Cor¬ ner from Mapleton, we are awakened daily to the character and natural beauty of our little town—colonial, conservative Connecticut at its best—which is our heri¬ tage and our home. A beautiful summer ' s green is bleakly white-mantled in mid-win¬ ter where the Congregational Church, the Mather House, and the Kent Library characterize our vil¬ lage. A ♦ ♦ ♦ Th e iron horse at the hitching post: our most common mode of transportation ar¬ rives at its destination. it win;! r$ nil nj] llfll iiii mi rv As the sun rises, this desolate view of the valley slowly comes to life. The wind sweeps the wispy mist away and lets the golden sun ' s warm rays pour in. This is our seasonal view of Tobacco Valley from West Suffield mountain. . . . Busy Day New school construction must accom¬ modate little brothers and sisters first, as at Spaulding School. The sound of the last bell finds Senior boys hastening their paces into the school. (Kelly, Quagliaroli) 7 Seniors, united in prayer, are the first to follow the advice of a well known song: Open Up Your Heart and Let the Sun Shine In. The school secretary ' s day usually starts with a ringing phone, queri- lous students, busy principal, plus . . . (Falkowski, Tracy, Mrs. Brown) These seniors look studious, and Miss Biggerstaff ' s English 12CP class is just the place to look that way. Reference, read¬ ing, research, ' riting extend the basic R ' s to our secondary cultural develop¬ ment. Work, Education for the future realizes our state has been decreed a skilled labor shortage area. Thus this shop, with others planned for construction, will pro¬ vide technical training in woods, metals, and mechani¬ cal drawing. Add to these, driver training and rudi¬ mentary auto mechanics, and there is the picture of skills education for the boys. Here Magnuson, Gifford, and Galetta function un¬ der the wary and unwavering inspection of Mr. Gile. Mrs. Ritter, school nurse, gives treatment for Senior-itis, which seems to be epidemic throughout the class. (Elcock, Noble) What do I see? Is there any¬ thing to see! I ! Especially when eye exams are scheduled early in the Senior ' s day. (Mrs. Ritter, Kelly) Hark the Herald Angels’Sing are the sounds that fill the auditorium during the annual Christmas Assembly presented by the combined Glee Clubs and the Band. Such programs are an integral part of our schedules throughout the year. Lunchtime at last! That mad scramble. The welcome mid-day break to restore to normal that reservoir of physical and mental energy. Our cinderellas of the pots and pans concoct lucious, and delicious morsels for consumption by the ravenous pupils of Suffield High School. Lucious and delicious! ! ! (Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Ken¬ nedy, Mrs. Holt) Work Custodians diligently indulge in late morning work. (Mr. Tallis, Mr. Bell) Science education is enthusiastically em¬ phasized through all the grades, reaching its ultimate in Junior-Senior chemistry and phys¬ ics. From General Science and Biology, only the Bold and the Brave move through the necessary mathematics to reach these twin peaks of learning. Here intensity and concen¬ tration mark Lloyd, March, Mrs. Parry, Sulli¬ van, Sweatland. Come fourth period, the 12CP Trig class has a session at the board with Mr. Greenleaf. Busy . . . Amazingly enough, the sten¬ ography class can understand those little marks they make. (Mroz, Tracy, Blodgett, Falkow- ski, Hayes, Hawkins, Marois, Cas- sada) Students, leisurely lounging while waiting for their buses, discuss events of the day. (For some, detentions are easier than work.) Problems! Problems! Problems! Roger Loomis just can ' t seem to impress upon this wide awake (?) yearbook staff, the im¬ portance of a carefully planned yearbook. (Lloyd, Sullivan, Mandirola, March, Root) Money! Money! Money! Mrs. Seymour and Helen Conway try to figure how they are going to pay for the first installment on the yearbook, which arrived sooner than they expected. Frannie Falkowski attempts to flip over Norma Noble with the help of Mary Anne Ruciensk but it looks os if somebody goofed. Dolores Elcock, Brenda Peterson, Genevieve Mar- kowski, and Peggy Phelon get in¬ structions on how to break a back in one easy lesson. After a long and hectic hour ' s session of cheering practice, the cheerleaders review the latest motions. (Peterson, Falkowski, El- cock, Markowski, Phelon, Rucienski, Noble) A necessary evil! This Senior knows there are some things that just have to be done. (Joanne Greenwood) This goes to show that even at home a Senior ' s work is never done. (Joanne Greenwood) Big boys play hide and seek, but this loose Who says 13 is unlucky as this shot went in! Time out ... as Mr. Atkinson gives screen was ineffective. (Kelly, Mandirola, Sweat- (Sweatland, Gifford, Kelly) all kinds of strategy to the team, land, Gifford) (Kelly, Lehouillier) ?v: There is always homework to be done in a busy Senior ' s life, but first things first . . . Not all Work is done at or for school, but the methods are essentially the same. Through these portals pass the world ' s most enthusiastic basket¬ ball fans on the night of the big game. Everyone is keeping their fingers crossed hoping for victory. As the ball goes in the air Pat Kelly and Bobby Clark anxiously await the outcome of Guy ' s jump. Wowl Pat KeWy- surprises his opponent with a long startling one hander. Sufheld boys anxiously await third quarter. (Mandirola, Ganley, Fetko, Sweatland) Clean driving, clean sport, clean . . . steam cleaned after bringing home the Bacon! (Clark, Gifford, Mandirola, Scott, Lehouillier, Sweat- land) A quick stop at Friendly ' s for a snack after the game and a discus¬ sion of the victory. (Krupa, Dineen, Liss, Parmalee, Bednaz) .4L. 16 No, this isn ' t Mars; it ' s an inter¬ snowflake view of victorious Suffield Fans leaving the game . . . horns blasting, people shouting as S.H.S. wins another. They say it ' s a sleepy little town, but note the windows alight and cars still at the center. Character, scholarship, leadership, and service to others are the qualities which one must possess in order to be selected for National Honor Society membership. Honor Society It is fitting that S.H.S. should recognize its leaders in achievement, character, service, and student activities. The National Honor Society Sigma Chapter is open to students who maintain a B average during the first three years of high school and also show a controlled mature nature in leadership, character and service throughout. Selection is made on the basis of record and the recommendations of the faculty, and the stu¬ dents deemed so worthy are publicly inducted at a special candlelight service. 1957 inductees listen carefully as the qualities of Honor Society membership are emphasized. (Falkowski, Kamm, Lloyd, Mandirola, Root) Kennett, Magnuson, Lill, Mrs. Morse, Russell, Cebula, Jacobus, Moffett, Poglitsch, Maiola, Harrington, Ritter, Kraiza, Wilcox and Parsons discuss problems of Junior Student Council. Student Counci The Student Council is designed as the link between the students and the administration. It is organized to include class presidents, club leaders and home room elected representatives. The group is free to criticize, suggest, plan and act in the solution of problems confronting the school and pupils. Its strength depends on the representatives elected by the students and therefore is only as effective as they are respon¬ sible. Russell, Pentecost, Sweat- land, Kelly, Jacobus, Lill, Clark, Mrs. Morse, Fuller, Paczosa, Orr, Taylor, Zera, Cannon, Root, Roy, Ritter, Osowiecki, Rucienski, Cebula, Butler, Beneski, Lang, Glynn, Ritter, Parsons, Wilcox and Thomas (sec ' y) listen atten¬ tively as president Mandirola conducts a Student Council meeting. 20 Senior Patrol Our police force, the Senior Patrol, elected by a joint committee of the faculty and Student Council, on a basis of merit, hold posts in the halls and on the stairways, to maintain an orderly flow of traffic between classes. Neces¬ sarily responsible under the aegis of the Prin¬ cipal, Mr. Brown, members must prove them¬ selves deserving of the many attendant privi¬ leges. Left row, bottom to top: Gifford, Galetta, Mandirola, Conway, Pentecost, Casey, Cassada, Oppe, Kelly. Right row, bottom to top: Falkowski, Noble, Greenwood, Fournier, Osowiecki, Sullivan, Root, Kamm, Lloyd. Center: Sweatland (capt.). Latin Club Tribute to a retiring leader at the annual Roman banquet. (Orr, Hin¬ son, Oppe, Lincoln, Mr. McAlister) The Latin Club is one of the largest organizations in the High School. Its purpose is to promote the study of Latin and maintain an interest in ancient Greek and Roman history. The size of this club is directly related to its popularity and its program, which culminates in the annual Roman banquet. Tri-Hi-Y, and Hi-Y, both organizations directed by the YMCA, are service clubs designed to create, maintain, and extend highest standards of Christian living throughout the school and community. Mrs. Ganley, Paczosa, LaGrange, Pe¬ terson, Greenwood, Phelon, Zera, Conley, Taylor, Fournier, Baldyga, Pentecost, Mar- kowski, Rucienski. Tri-Hi-y Holzhaus, Watton, Ganley, Lloyd, Liss, Root. Kelly, Mr. Trotta, Sobinski, Bednaz, Gif¬ ford, Potter, Orr, Madura. Osowiecki, Mr. Lester, Scott, Jones, Ga- letta, Fetko. Jr. Red Cross The Junior Red Cross, a group compris¬ ing representatives from the home rooms and trained permanent members of the Council was organized to aid in the func¬ tions of the N ational Red Cross. Camera Click! The shutter snaps; the film attends the next Camera Club meet¬ ing, is developed and enlarged, and emerges as a finished product of our amateur photography club. (Mexcur, Cassada, Aldred, Stolynas, Hinson, Luciano, Mr. Zak, Martyn, L. Orr, Lang, Peterson.) Audio Visual The hypnotic whir-r-r of the pro¬ jector and another film begins to roll to aid us in our studies. Our audio¬ visual group under the direction of Mr. Lester. (Front Row: Zera, Sullivan, Baldyga, Craig, Lloyd, B. Fuller, G. Fuller. Back Row: Four¬ nier, Doane, Taylor, Phelon, Batch, Konopka, Fairman, Mr. Lester.) Ritter, March, T. Orr, Miller, Jones, Driver Educ. Personal safety and the safety of others lead to this large membership —also reduced insurance costs! (Mr. Gile, Hawkins, Hayes, Noble, Blod¬ gett, Kuras, Kennedy, Elcock, Bednaz, Rog- alla, Scott, Mroz, Tracy, Falkowski, Spauld¬ ing, Pentecost, Mexcur. Goodyear, Cassada, Dunn, Merrell, Craig, Alexopoulos, Oppe.) A critical exchange of ideas, careful re¬ view of student reports and writings, and agreement mark the final staff conference before publication. (Miss Klim, Miss Poi¬ rier, Miss Biggerstaff, Pentecost) Readers’ Reflection Our school life is reflected bi-monthly in our school publi¬ cation, the Readers ' Reflection. A member of the Connecticut Scholastic Press Association and a long time first place winner in ratings by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Con¬ ference, it is written, mimeographed and circulated by an enthusiastic, all student staff. The profit made in publishing it is used to purchase additional materials and therefore it is a project independent of the school budget. The Office Practice class willingly sacrifices time to gain knowledge and insure that the Readers ' Reflection is mimeo¬ graphed and published on time. (Falkowski, Mroz, Blodgett) The finished product is as good as it looks, and worth every penny of the subscription price. The pressure is relaxed, and the staff has a mo¬ ment for enjoyment. (Pentecost, Fal¬ kowski, Taylor, Conley) The High School Marching Band, organized only two years ago, already numbers over fifty members, and is a popular feature of holiday parades throughout the area. Directors of Instrumental and Voice Music correlate their efforts before the public Christmas concert . . . Mr. Tanguay uxoriously makes his point as Mrs. Tanguay reserves judgement. Music The Caroleers: diagonally l-r: Cannon, Robinson, Clark, Sweatland, Magnuson. Orr, Phelon, Rucienski, Elcock, Casey. Washburn, Mandirola, Martyn. The combined boys 7 and girls 7 glee clubs—a wonderful sound on any occasion. Under the direction of Mrs. Tanguay, their voices fill the air with music at our Christmas assembly. Dunn, Kita, Ramsdell, LaGrange, Rogalla, Pinder, Nichols, Clark, Orr, O ' Connor, Cannon, Mikuszewski. Mrs. Morse, Craig, McBride, Lothrop, Merrell, Spaulding, Rucienski, Taylor, Rose, Jacobus, Romano, Potter, Scott, Mr. Morse. Jackson, Wilcox, Thomas, Markowski, Kemp, DeGray, Norrie, Lord, Washburn, Sutkaitis, LaGrange, Young. Lemini, Phelon, March, Ganley, Conley, Morgan, Elcock, Kennedy, Paczosa, Peterson. ...19 Baldyga, Markel, Bordonaro, Galetta, Butler, Ganley, Beneski, A. Markowski, Balch, Meggett, Fairman, Glynn, Konopka. Mr. Kennedy, Leavitt, Larson, Belmore, Matyskiela, Dusza, Morgan, Bowles, Gifford, Backiel, Berry, Holzhaus, Bass, Bednaz. Lloyd, Dubitsh, Covington, Liucci, Forbes, Broughton, Mrs. Ganley, Beaulieu, Conway, Eigenbrod, Burke Colson, Mr. O ' Malley. Lamagna, Morgan, Orr, Doane, Kita. Luciano, Glynn, Sepko, Nowak, Remington, Lloyd, Lehoullier, Dalrymple, Crocker, G. Fuller, Craig, Cassada, Casey, Miller. Mr. Lester, Lanati, Grabowski, B. Fuller, Parmalee, Doane, Wood, Jones, Liss, Rogalla, Beresford, Markowski, Kemp, Harriman, Sweatland, Mrs. McCloskey. Ritter, Orr, Woodbury, Mexcur, Hartmann, Hinson, March, Jasmanicki, Stolynus, Greski, Skiba, DeGray. Martyn, Hayes, Greenwood, Zero, Aldred. Lang, Phelon, Pawelcik, Holcomb, Kemp, Thomas, Watton, Sullivan, P. Markowski, Kaplan, Hayes, Orr. Pacewicz, Hopkins, Senter, Marek, Robinson, Ramsdell, Turek, Sobinski, Welch, Zukowski, Pacewicz, Truoiolo, Spencer, Piejko, Hundley. N. Scott, Viets, Shafer, Tower, Sturgeon, White, Roy, Osowiecki, Roalf, E. Scott, Rising, Morse. Lamb, Fuller, Belden, Leel, Tuper, Tinker, Dickenson, Washburn, Cowdry, Lincoln, Cy- noski, Sheridan, Sullivan. Mr. Zak, Smith, Sutton, Jorgenson, Ja¬ cobus, Burnell, Harriman, till, Swanson, Wardinski, McKay, Conway, Ahrens, Mrs. Fay. Dineen, Price, Grabowski, Mazur, Biolo- myza. Cannon, Spencer, Samuel, Hilinski, Cassotta, Pratt, Potter. Bruce, Osowiecki, Roalf, Borg, Harring¬ ton, Martyn, Gibson, Prekop. 1961 . .. Lukas, Bellmore, Kennett, Tower, Tootill, Sczepanik, Cebula, Burke, Favereau, Blow¬ ers, Miller. Mr. Trotta, DeGray, Mroz, Sweatland, Zenesky, Stoughton, Fox, Lord, Harris, Rut- kiewicz, Chester. Johnson, Turner, Furman, Butler, Blod¬ gett, Stiles, Patterson, Colson, Sczepanik, Gregg, Hayes, Hopkins. Schiessl, Nodwell, Connor, Shafer, Morri¬ son, Stewart. Ksepka, Sobinski, Poglitsch, Carney, Galetta, Richard, Craig, Hinckley, Seidler, Rodzen, Hierl, Link. Hull, Love, Sweatland, Walker, Young, Barclay, Parker, Yeaw, Morris, Braswell, Adams, Mr. O ' Neil. Merrell, Blaisdell, Russell, Romano, Gra¬ bowski, Holt, Sherman, Brundage, Clapp, Rowell, Blowers, Anderson. Mr. Miela, Sweatland, Pomeroy, Parsons, Tallis, Grabowski, Sikes, Hundley, Atkinson, Hanjack, Gaughn, Brackoneski, Wilkins, Wil¬ cox, Mr. Ryan. Quagliaroli, Markel, Navaroli, Bengston, Davies, Miarecki, Welch, Pina, Ridel, Maiolo, Tower, Shepard, Morgan, Potamski. Stiles, Kamm, Horanzy, Vie ns, Chaussee, Pacewicz, Stolynas, Dalrymple, Doane, De- Gray, Fairman, DuBois. Kuras, Godfrey, Cassada, Banach, Ver- milya. Shea, Wersauckas, Nason. Hayes, Emery, Beresford, Kraiza, Four¬ nier, Baker, Larson, Johnson, Holdridge, Wersauckas, Bartley, Bachurz, Phelps, Lar¬ son, Mrs. Parry. Miss Biggerstaff, Fuller, Larson, Hawkins, Gogulski, Broughton, Allard, Nowak, Greski, Moffet, Magnuson, Duni, DuBois, Miller, Glaeser, Ritter. J. Hayes, D. Hayes, Harold, Bielonko, Hambleton, Nichols, Lanati, Scott, Kennett, Salisbury, Casinghino, Zera. Crocker, Grabowski, Smiegel, LaMonica, Mills, Walker, Underhill, Colder. ...1962 This is a rare moment in the lives of the youngest group; more normal is the mood of the junior school dancing party! Corner kick ! ! The ball is up and lost in the sun, but a scoring opportunity is in the making as tense minds and muscles gird for a quick hard move. (Rogalla, Jones, Nichols, Clark, Beneski, Potter) Soccer Saved ! ! . . . and Suffield will have to try again against Ellsworth before recording the win. (Jones, Rogalla) Supposedly not a contact sport, soccer exacts its pound of flesh, and the arsenic, liniment, bandage, and crutch fraternity rakes a coach ' s heart. A coach must have more than knowledge, teaching skill, intuition ... a quiet ulcer and naturally sunny disposition. (Cannon, Osowiecki, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Miela) 1955; 1956 One more step and you ' re out of the ball game! The umpire is always right even if there is a question or two. A tense movement as we breathlessly wait for our 11 to cool off be¬ fore he takes his shower—which will be soon, now ! ! (Quagliaroli) Baseball W ' A sight to gladden Suffield hearts: the Bacon Academy battery awaits dejectedly as relief walks the long mile from the bullpen to the mound . .. and the pitcher strolls off for an early shower, and the frustration and dejection that goes with it. A flex of the muscles ... the wind up . . . the pitch . . . and all eyes and ears strain to catch the flash and then the crack of the bat on ball; no sound . . . and then . . . S - trike three I I I ■ Basketb Time controls all our lives . . . this face watches impassively over every game, raucously honking the critical moments. When the tall boys are never tall enough ! ! . . . the center tap has lost importance, but the big man remains a must. (Kelly, Sweatland) UFFIELD IH SCHOOL 1953 The sliver squad is basketball in¬ surance, and can make a season successful by sheer weight of num¬ bers, grit, skill . . . hungry play¬ ers, all. (Osowiecki, Fetko, Quagli- aroli, Scott, Jones, Ganley) Close-up of ball control on a straightahead lay-up. (Clark) Basketball, the game it¬ self, is a tremendous at¬ traction, but when a chorus is added . . . ! I ! Leaping, twisting, rolling, stepping, the cheerleaders exude en¬ thusiasm. (Falkowski, No¬ ble, Rucienski, Markowski, Elcock) 57 royce d. McAlister A.B., M.A. Columbia Superintendent of Schools, ' 28-56 HOWARD C. BROWN B.S., M.Ed. Springfield College Principal EiionaUELzi WILLIAM H. ATKINSON, B.S. ELIZABETH A. BIGGERSTAFF, B.S., M.Ed. ROSEMARY D. FAY, B.S., M.Ed. Springfield College Boston University Boston University Physical Education, Health English English PHILOSOPHY . . . The function of secondary education is the develop¬ ment of the individual so that he can take his place in our ever changing democratic and world society. That place will be determined by the pupil ' s needs and capa¬ cities, and by his adjustment to the physical, intellectual, social, economic, cultural, and moral requirements estab¬ lished by society. The secondary school must dedicate itself to promoting the maximum development of the child through the pro¬ vision of a curriculum which furnishes experiences favor¬ able to the acquisition of information, habits, skills, and ideals, and through the guidance of a staff of trained and sympathetic teachers. At Suffield High School we endeavor to meet the needs and interests of the individual by striving to achieve the four purposes of education: self-reliance, human relation- THOMAS F. KENNEDY, JR., B.A., M.A. American International College American History, Civics, Social Studies, World History HELEN T. KLIMAZEWSKI, B.S. Teachers College of Connecticut Shorthand and Office Practice KENNETH A. LESTER, B.A. University of Connecticut French, English Boston University Physical Education, Science Gorham State Teachers College Industrial Arts and Driver Education Trinity College Mathematics, Guidance Counselor ships, economic efficiency, civic responsibility. The first develops within the individual the inquiring mind, a sense of moral responsibility, command of learning fundamen¬ tals, desirable health habits, and leisure time interests. In the area of human relations, great femphasis is placed on the ability to get along with others, to co-operate in work and play, to respect the rights and feelings of others, and to develop the individual ' s self-reliance and confidence in social situations. The third major purpose, so important to later life, develops the satisfcnctions of good workmanship, understandings of occupational re¬ quirements and rewards, and helps to guide graduates in the adult world of material survival. Finally, in us as citizens of this republic, civic responsibility must be im¬ pressed through constant study of the rights, privileges, and duties of an individual in accomplishing his life and ELLEN R. McCLOSKEY, B.S. Teachers College of Connecticut English STANLEY J. MIELA, B.S. ARTHUR W. MORSE, A B., M.A. Willimantic State Teachers College Boston University Mathematics and Science Mathematics and Science m 39 RUTH A. MORSE, A.B. Mount Holyoke Latin , Problems of Democracy Guidance Counselor EDWARD A. O ' MALLEY, B.S., M.A. American International College Business Training JOHN R. O ' NEIL, B.S.E. Fitchburg Teachers College Social Studies and Science loyalties within the United States. Through the wide variety of offerings, there is stimu¬ lated a spirit of intellectual curiosity and the understand¬ ing of scientific method. The aesthetic sense is enhanced through courses in language, creative arts, and the many contacts with visiting personnel. Within the school, a wide range of pupil activities is provided through the clubs, music organizations, and publications. The Student Coun¬ cil, guided by knowledgable student representatives, as¬ sumes continuing responsibility for pupil welfare, and its degree of authority is being constantly increased. Because for many the High School is terminal educa¬ tion, all courses emphasize future and practical usage of materials presented. This is especially true in such direct transference courses as shop, homemaking, the many commercial courses, English, and mathematics. Individual FRANCES H. SEYMOUR, B.S. University of Connecticut Home Economics BARBARA J. TANGUAY, B.M. Julius Hartt College of Music Supervisor of Vocal Music RAYMOND H. TANGUAY, B.M. Julius Hartt College of Music Supervisor of Instrumental Music J 1 REBECCA N. PARRY, A.B. Elmira College Chemistry, Physics, Biology CLEMINTINE V. POIRIER, B.S., M.Ed. Boston University Art EDWARD L. RYAN, B.A., M.A. University of Connecticut English and Social Studies or personal guidance by an interested and enthusiastic staff tends to broaden knowledge of occupations and fu¬ tures for the students. By recognizing the existence of individual differences, we strive to develop each student to the fullest utilization of his native capacities, attitudes, and interests. Special services include guidance through the homeroom teacher, classroom teacher, advisors, counselors, and the careers and testing programs to enable adjustment to school, community, and society. Another is health care through periodic examinations, innoculations, and education. Ma¬ terials for teaching through films, slides, and recordings are made available to all departments of the school. Striving for cooperative understanding with home and community, special reports, open-house programs, and activities with parents are emphasized. . . . OBJECTIVES VINCENT G. TROTTA, JR., B.S. Springfield College Mathematics and Social Studies AMIEL P. ZAK, A.B. Acadia University Social Studies, American History, World Geography JOYCE A. HIXSON, A.B. University of Connecticut English ELAINE ALEXOPOULOS Alex . . . dark snappy eyes . . . black hair . . . short . . . jovial . . . cute . . . athletic . . . dependable. Basketball, Glee Club. Secretary JOSEPH BAZYK Joe . . . boisterous laugh . . . ever ready wit . . . spontaneity plus . . . popular . . . fashionable dresser. Glee Club. Air Force MARY LOUISE BLODGETT Marilou . . . flaming hair . . . bashful but— . . . warm personality . . . neat ... businesslike ... studious ... diligent. Basketball, Glee Club, Reader ' s Reflec¬ tion. Secretary We . . . The Class of 1957, with heavy heart and yet joyful spirit, step through the outer portals of Suffield High School, eager to take our place in the world. Al¬ though we are leaving Suffield High School, we are not leaving it completely behind, for we are taking with us many valuable memories, both good and bad. Through- CLASS OF... out our years we have tried to be pleased with the good and learn from the bad. In our freshman year, we had an exchange teacher from New Zealand, by the name of Evan Blampied. Through our activities, such as food sales, square dances, and all our other associations with him, we came to know HELEN CONWAY Helen . . . statuesque . . . dramatic . . . infectious laugh . . . ambitious . . . dependable . . . golfing neophyte. Prom Committee, Senior Patrol, Latin Club, Junior Red Cross. Willimantic Teachers College EVERETT CRAIG Everett . . . always mindful that si¬ lence is golden . . . withdrawing . . . polite . . . bright smile. Construction IRENE DE GRAY Renie . . . black curly hair . . . large laughing eyes . . . serious . . . friendly . . . faithful . . . considerate . . . athletic. Latin Club, Glee Club, Basketball. Nursing JOAN CASEY Joan . . . serious . . . style conscious ... courteous . . . determined . . . horse fancier. Camera Club, Latin Club, Glee Club, Basketball, Senior Patrol. Secretary Bay Path PATRICIA CASSADA Pat . . . patient . . . attractive . . . friendly . . . ambitious . . . athletic . . . courteous. Basketball, Baseball, Junior Red Cross, Glee Club, Junior Dramatic Club. Legal Secretary JUDITH CHAPIN Ju . . . blonde . . . witty . . . fun lov¬ ing . .. likeable . . . enjoyer of rock and roll music. Latin Club, Orchestra, Junior Red Cross, Junior Dramatic Club. Vermont Junior College . . . 1957 and admire him deeply. We had as our class officers that year: Gary Mandirola, president; Patrick Kelly, vice-presi¬ dent; John Fetko, secretary; and Joseph Osoweicki as treasurer. We were sorry to see Mr. Blampied leave in June but we were also looking forward to the return of Mr. Greenleaf. There seems to be one extremely sad day in the history of our freshman year, for after a long illness, our beloved friend and principal, Mr. Delmar Sisson, passed away. We returned in September of 1954, eager to learn of Mr. Greenleaf ' s adventures in New Zealand and equally as eager to pass the year ahead of us. At our class meet- JOHN DINEEN Jake . . . crew cut . . . sartorial . . . ever ready with a quip in a moment of crisis. Basketball Manager, Latin Club, Sagit- ta, Science Club. Technician Franklin Institute DOLORES ELCOCK Butchie . . . petite and pretty ... a shy grin . . . quiet until you get to know her. Tri-Hi-Y, Student Council, Basketball, Cheerleader, Junior Dramatic Club. Typist FRANCES FALKOWSKI Frannie . . . pleasing to the eyes . . . nice smile . . . friendly . . . gentle . . . reserved . . . just a little bit nicer than nice. Basketball, Cheerleader, Art Staff, Co- Editor— Sagitta. Glee Club. Secretary 45 JOHN FETKO Jack . . . dark . . . happy-go-lucky . . . all the world loves a clown. Latin, Hi-Y, Reader ' s Reflection. Army ELEANOR FOURNIER Nenor ... as merry as the day is long . . . loves to talk . . . peppy . . . cute . . . Oh! that laugh! Latin Club, Student Council, Tri-Hi-Y, Junior Dramatic Club, Senior Patrol. Grace-New Haven Hospital BETTY LOU GALETTA Betty . . . nice to know . . . pleasant personality . . . always ready for a good time. French Club, Reader ' s Reflection. Clerical Work ing, Gary Mandirola was re-elected president, Frances Falkowski as secretary and Joseph Osoweicki as treasur¬ er. We formed our planning committee which quickly proceeded to plan our year ' s activities, which consisted of: a square dance held in October, a food sale in November, a St. Patrick ' s Day Dance in March, an Easter CLASS OF . . . Candy Sale and as a finishing touch to this year, we held a spring dance, where we danced to the million strains of the Hi-Notes. Our Junior Year proved to be an equal if not greater success than the preceding year. At our class meeting in September, the same class officers were re-elected, and GRACE ANN GOODYEAR Grade . . . quiet, but comes to life when someone needs help ... air of sophistication . .. neat... well dressed. Basketball, Camera Club. College Business JOANNE GREENWOOD Jody . . . always having a smile . . . ready to help someone along the right road . . . cheerful. Student Council, Glee Club, Basketball, Prom Committee, Senior Patrol. Secretary AUDREY HAWKINS Audie . . . shy . . . careful . . . quiet . . . ready to make friends .. . she gives everyone a smile. Reader ' s Reflection, Basketball. Private Secretary JOSEPH GALETTA Joe . . . good natured . . . friendly . . . mischievous . . . individualistic . . . grease monkey . . . wage earner. Hi-Y. U.S.A.F. JOHN GIFFORD Gift . . . quiet, yet full of fun . . . Still Waters . . . retiring . . . avoids attention. Basketball, Baseball, Hi-Y, Senior Pa¬ trol. Machinist I SUSAN GLYNN Sue . . . living and loving it. . . frank and friendly . . . rebellious . . . sparkly brown eyes . . . artistic . . . rock and roll. Basketball, Glee Club, Latin Club, French Club, Student Council. College . . . 1957 our planning committee was formed. We held many in¬ teresting and exciting activities, such as: a food sale, Christmas Candy Sale, semi-formal dance, post game dance, etc. Our three main activities of the year were this: Junior Prom, the parents 7 dinner, and our trip to the United Nations. Our trip to Sturbridge with the American History Class proved to be quite fascinating. Guy Sweatland was head of the Parents 7 Dinner, which was enjoyed by all. Our Junior Prom handled by Helen Conway, broke one of the greatest traditions of Suffield High School when it SANDRA HAYES Sandy . . . unpredictable . . . quick with jokes, laughs it off . . . sprite on horseback. Basketball, Glee Club. Secretary RUTH HOPKINS Ruthie . . . quiet . . . courteous . . . reliable . . . accomplished artist . . . owns Room 17. Reader ' s Reflection, Glee Club. Office Worker CAROLE JOHNSON Carole . . . shy . . . retiring . . . easy to get along with. Transfer student. New Britain Teachers College ROBERT KAMM Bob . . . mature ... a real brain . . . friendly to everyone . . . ready to laugh . . . a true outdoorsman. Honor Society. Landscaper PATRICK KELLY Kel . . . tall handsome redhead . . . a real athlete . . . popular with the opposite sex. Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Hi-Y, Glee Club, Student Council. Armed Forces LORRAINE KULAS Lorry . . . friendly smile . . . neat pearance . . . contagious laugh. Secretary was held on May 25th, at the Suffield Country Club and combined with a buffet supper. Douglas Lloyd, Helen Conway, Gary Mandirola and Carol Oppe were elected by their classmates and faculty to attend Laurel Girl ' s State and Nutmeg Boy ' s State in June. They also participated in the Parade of Youth Forum CLASS OF.. in Hartford. We entered Suffield High School is the fall of 19 quiet and excited and still with the eagerness of stude to progress. We were greeted first, with the fact that the Class of 1957, were to have the honor of possess the cafeteria, as our home room. After re-electing all ARTHUR MANDIROLA Gary . . . smart dresser . . . very popular . . . gets along well with every¬ one ... a born leader. Student Council, Class President, Latin Club, Basketball, Glee Club, Sagitta. Engineering UConn MICHAEL MARCH Mike . . . unique personality ... no one person quite like him ... a natural wit, ready to make you laugh. Latin Club, Junior Dramatic Club, Sagit¬ ta, Science Club. Army DORIS MAROIS Doris . . . closely knit family ties . La Marseillais . . . reluctant . . . dc eyes ... no temper. Office Work . DOUGLAS LLOYD ' Doug . . . intelligent . . . ambitious . . always there when work to be done . . always ready to make new friends. Editor—Sagitta, Student Council, Glee Club, Latin Club, Dramatic Club. Doctor University of Vermont . . 1957 our class officers with the exception of a new vice-presi¬ dent who was Douglas Lloyd, our task was to form teams nd organize our magazine sales campaign. We divided the class into two teams and elected captains. Douglas Lloyd and Joseph Osoweicki were chosen. Joe ' s team won. The three high salesmen were Joseph Osoweicki, EDWARD MADURA Ed . . . quiet little guy ... a swell fellow when you get to know him . . . can always take a joke. Hi-Y. Machinist HARRY MAGNUSON, JR. Harry . . . gentle . . . very polished . . . always calm . . . retiring and shy. All State Chorus, Chairman of the Class Ring Committee. Carpenter Helen Conway, and Guy Sweatland. The campaign was a great success. Douglas Lloyd, Robert Kamm, Donald Root, Gary Man- dirola, and Frances Falkowski, were elected to the Na¬ tional Honor Society. The Sagitta Staff was formed in the fall with Douglas CHARLOTTE MEXCUR Chari . . . effervescent laughter . . . gentle ... a true friend . . . quiet as a mouse. Office Work THERESA MROZ Terry . . . laughable . . . good na- tured . . . picturesque . . . easy to make friends. Junior Dramatic Club, Reader ' s Reflec¬ tion, Basketball. Secretary NORMA NOBLE Norma . . . talkative . . . gay . . . never quiet . . . always laughing . . . good friend . . . loves a good joke. Cheerleader, Glee Club, Basketball, Sagitta, Senior Dramatic Club. Secretary 49 CAROL OPPE Oops . . . blonde . . . dresses nicely . . . possesses great school spirit ... a knack for originality . . . creative. Latin Club—President, Junior Red Cross, Glee Club, Readers Reflection, Senior Patrol. University of Cincinnati JOSEPH OSOWIECKI Oso . . . flashy dresser . . . popular with the girls . . . good sense of humor . . . sportsman. Basketball, Soccer, Glee Club, Student Council, Hi-Y, Class Treasurer. Accounting and Finance Bryant JOYCE PENTACOST J.P. . . . shy and retiring . . . mag¬ netic personality . . . strong willed . . . good listener . . . good writer. Reader ' s Reflection — Editor-in-Chief, Latin Club, Student Council, Tri-Hi-Y. Pharmacist UConn CLASS OF... Lloyd named as Editor-in-Chief and Frances Falkowski as assistant. Helen Conway was chosen business editor and James Sullivan was named head of the editoriaf staff. In September of our senior year, the superintendent of schools R. D. McAlister retired and Dr. William Farris ac¬ cepted the position. Throughout our senior year we were aware of the many changes going on around us, both in our school and in the construction of the fabulous new junior high annex next door. So lies much of our past, but what of our future? Col¬ lege, military service, marriage, whatever it may be, we will never forget the past and our memories of Suffield High School will linger on ad infinitum. GUY SWEATLAND Guy ... a cat haircut . . . well dressed ... an outstanding leader . . . likes competition . . . good sportsman. Senior Patrol — Captain, Basketball, Glee Club, Student Council. Engineering UConn RUTH ANN TRACY Rudy . . . very affectionate . . . likes rugged competition . . . strong of will. Basketball, Glee Club, Reader ' s Reflec¬ tion, Junior Dramatic Club, Sagitta. Secretary WILFRED VIENS Will . . . hard worker . . . willing to be a friend of anyone . . . Although not Irish, his temper is equal to the best of them. Baseball, Junior Red Cross, Hi-Y. Business Becker ROBERT QUAGLIAROLI DONALD ROOT JAMES SULLIVAN Quag ... all around athlete . . . shy of girls . . . quick ... a male with a humorous mind. Soccer, Basketball, Baseball. Armed Forces Bud . . . quiet . . . well dressed . . . liked by all . . . speaks softly, but car¬ ries a big stick. Student Council, Senior Patrol, Junior Red Cross, Hi-Y, Sagitta, French Club. Engineering Jimmy . . . always laughing ... a sense of humor . . . possesses great school spirit . . . takes pride in what he does. Sagitta, Latin Club, Senior Patrol, Jun¬ ior Dramatic Club, Science Club. Journalism Northeastern College To the Queen belongs the riches of her Empire. (Joanne Greenwood, Mr. Green- leaf.) Promenade at the Country Club, glamorous highlight of the social activities calendar. . . . 1957 At the buffet, where the midnight snack increased enthusiasm and energy. (Tinker Taylor, Martinez, Zmitruk.) Characteristic of this class, a different scintillating junior prom was the occasion of a festive evening at the Suffield Country Club. The chill evening restricted activi¬ ties to indoors, but good music, good food, and good cheer made the evening an outstanding social success. 3 ) Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Barclay Misses Sharon and Patsy Bruce Miss Florence Burel Miss Helen Burel Mr. and Mrs. Tony Caronna Mr. and Mrs. Edward Conway Mr. and Mrs. Francis Crowley Miss Miriam Dildilian Mr. and Mrs. Hugh L. Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Fuller Miss Patricia Greenwood Mrs. Ruth Greenwood Mr. and Mrs. William Galvin, Jr. Miss Laura E. Hollaway Mrs. Donald H. Holt Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Holzhaus Mr. John F. Kelly Mr. Gordon Lang Mr. John P. Leshure Mr. Donald Liddell Mr. and Mrs. Heber Lloyd Mrs. Edna Loomis Mr. Gordon R. Loomis Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lord Mr. and Mrs. John Mallon Mr. and Mrs. Edward Najaka Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn J. Noble Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oppe U a£ t ioni The Class of 1957 is indebted to the many individuals, families, and businesses of Suf- field for their unflagging support throughout our years of high school. The people and businesses listed in this section have actively supported this publication; our thanks are due them, and we ask that our readers note and patronize those establishments. ... THE STAFF Miss Annie Orr Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Orr, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Papafil Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson Mr. John Paul, Jr. Mr. David Pixley Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Pluto Miss Carolyn D. Reed Mr. and Mrs. Herbert W. Ritter Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Rock Mrs. Allen C. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Fredric H. Senter Miss Ann Sheridan Miss Jen Sheridan Mr. and Mrs. Earl Soderlund Mr. and Mrs. Louis Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Tarbell Mrs. Helen Torrant Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Torrant Mr. and Mrs. Mike Vallides Mr. Henry Vogel % Compliments of £K LESSARD LUMBER COMPANY — Phones — Yard: Windsor Locks NO 8-7185 Residence: Southwick JO 9-3325 Depot Street — P. O. Box 152 BRIGHAM ' S CANDIES, Inc. Compliments of MAREK JEWELERS GIFTS of DISTINCTION 19 PEARL STREET THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Compliments of SUFFIELD PHARMACY H. E. Caldwell, Proprietor SUFFIELD, CONN. Compliments of KRUPA ' S PLUMBING -:- HEATING HARDWARE WALT ' S CLEANERS Telephone NO 8-2239 127 SO. MAIN STREET, SUFFIELD, CONN. HINKLEY ESSO SERVICE CENTER DEPOT ST. SERVICE STATION TIRES — BATTERIES—ACCESSORIES EAST STREET SUFFIELD, CONN. Phone: Windsor Locks NOrth 8-2152 38 DEPOT STREET 1 § KEEP KOOL WITH KULAS SUFFIELD RESTAURANT | BRAINARD-AHRENS, Inc. INSURANCE — REAL ESTATE | J | —O— 1 § 32 DEPOT STREET SUFFIELD, CONN. | E-A GARAGE Jewelers for Your Class Ring y Edward Cebula — Adolph Glemboski DIEGES CLUST | ? HOSPITAL FOR AILING AUTOS” MANUFACTURING JEWELERS | b Phone NOrth 8-7078 f j f $ | BOSTON NECK ROAD, SUFFIELD, CONN. 226 PUBLIC STREET, PROVIDENCE, R. I. | ♦ jj. A. ! Sj l Sketch showing the new addition to the Suffield High School. Designed by Keith Sellers Heine, A.I.A., Architect. THE CHARLES BROME SON OIL AND GAS CO. f Inc. RANGE and FURNACE BURNERS RECORDS -:- GIFTS HALLMARK CARDS — Telephones — Business: NOrth 8-2134 Residence: NOrth 8-7242 208 MAIN STREET SUFFIELD, CONN. L. W. ST. JOHN ALL FORMS OF INSURANCE — Telephones — Residence: NO 8-7307 Office: NO 8-7833 SUFFIELD, CONN. Best Wishes for a Lifetime of Success and Happiness to MY FRIENDS IN THE CLASS OF 1957 ROGER C. LOOMIS 196 MAIN STREET SUFFIELD, CONN. 56 Compliments , Compliments Compliments ( of °f { | GEORGE MARTINEZ STONY BROOK FARM j INCORPORATED ; son J l — Telephones— v NOrth 8-2532 — Rlverview 9-8110 ( MAIN STREET BOSTON NECK ROAD SUFFIELD, CONN. SUFFIELD, CONN. $ s Compliments Compliments l of | ) of NATE ' S | j SUFFIELD LUNCHEONETTE j TEACHERS ' % | CLUB MAIN STREET SUFFIELD, CONN. Compliments of ZERA CEBULA CASE FARM EQUIPMENT 45 NORTH STREET SUFFIELD, CONN. Compliments of BUSTER ' S SNACK BAR MOUNTAIN ROAD WEST SUFFIELD, CONN. THE GOLDEN RULE We Serve You — You Serve Us It Really Works SPAULDING GARDENS Phones: NOrth 8-2373 or 8-2040 SUFFIELD, CONN. Compliments of SUFFIELD POLICE ASSOCIATION SUFFIELD, CONN. Compliments of BARNETT ' S GARAGE Your Local DODGE - PLYMOUTH DEALER Sales and Service HIGH STREET SUFFIELD, CONN. Compliments of SUFFIELD SAVINGS BANK SUFFIELD, CONN. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK — MEMBER — FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. SUFFIELD, CONN. A SUFFIELD Compliments of PUBLIC MARKET BELFAB CORP. MAIN STREET Ed and Joe Najaka SUFFIELD, CONN. 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