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

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DOROTHY MARIE THOMAS ' 7 a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her. Sagitta Staff; Latin Club 1,2,3,4, President 4; Reader’s Reflection Feature Editor 3,4; Student Council 3,4, Secretary 3,4; Girls Basketball 1,2,3,4; Junior Red Cross 1; French Club 3,4, President 4; Senior Dramatic Club; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; Cheerleader 4; Latin Honor Society 1,2,3; Class Secretary 1; Community Chest Drive 4; National Honor Society 4. RUTH CAROLYN WASHBURN Ruthie She smiled and the shadows departed. Class Secretary 2,3; Class Treasurer 1; All State Chorus 2; Laurel Music Camp 2,3; Glee Club Accompanist 1,2,3,4; Band; Majorette 2,3,4; Senior Patrol; Junior Dramatic Club President; Senior Dramatic Club; Parade of Youth Forum 3; Prom Committee 3; Sagitta Staff; Reader’s Reflection Typing Staff 4; National Honor Society 4; Community Chest Drive 4; Caroliers 2,3,4. JOYCE MARIE WTLCOX Joy 1 11 speak in a monstrous little voice. Sagitta Staff; Reader’s Reflection Staff 1,2,3,4; Driver Educa tion 4; Senior Patrol; Junior Dramatic Club; Girls’ Glee Club 1,3,4; Bas¬ ketball 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3. THERESA ELIZABETH YOUNG Terry No legacy is so rich as honesty. W’ays and Means Committee 3; Governors Aid 3; Camera Club 2, President 2; Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4; Cheerleader 4; Reader’s Reflection Girls Sports Editor 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4, Vice- President 4; Junior Dramatic Club; Senior Dramatic Club; Class Secre- ary 4; Sagitta Staff; Senior Patrol; Driver Education 4; Prom Committee 3; National Honor Society 4. 22

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HARRY EDMONDS SCOTT Scottie good-natured a soul as e er trod on shoe of leather” Baseball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y 3,4; Sagitta Circulation Editor; Junior Dramatic Club, Vice-President; Driver Education 3; Senior Patrol; Reader’s Reflection Typing Staff 4. ELAINE R.AE SPAULDING ‘Elaine” The good are always merry” Sagitta Advertising Editor; Reader’s Reflection Advertising Manager 4; Junior Red Cross 2,3; Driver Education 3; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; All State Chorus 4; Camera Club 2; Senior Dramatic Club; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Girls Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Prom Decoration Chairman 3; Latin Honor Society 3; Basketball 1,2,3,4. JO. N ELIZABETH SUTKAITIS Joanie” Manner, not gold, is a woman s best adornment” Basketball 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Glee Club 4; Junior Dramatic Club; Prom Committee 3; Cheerleader 4; Sagitta Staff; Reader’s Reflection Typing Staff 4; Senior Patrol; Senior Dramatic Club. i I ' I i C. ROL LYNNE TAYLOR Lynne” Knowledge is power” Sagitta Editor 4; Reader’s Reflection 1,3,4, Editor 4; Student Council 2,3,4; Junior Red Cross 2,3,4; .Audio-V’isual 2,3; Latin Club 1,2,3, Treas¬ urer 3; French Club 3,4, Secretary 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Laurel Girls’ State 3; Senior Patrol; Junior Dramatic Club; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; Girls’ Glee Club 4; Prom Committee 3; Camera Club 2; DAR .Award 4; Senior Dramatic Club; Library Monitor 4; Latin Honor Society 1,2,3.

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CLASS HISTORY Looking back over our high school years, we realize how many memories we have to cherish. Eagerly we started our high school life as freshmen, taking part in the various activ¬ ities available to us. Many were initiated into the Latin Club. Sports were particularly popular among our group. For the first time in the history of Suffield High School, we had three freshman girls selected to be on the cheering squad for the following year. In the fall we sponsored a record hop with Gordie Baker from WSPR as master of ceremonies. Robert Clark and Lynne Taylor were representatives to the Junior Red Cross Training Center which was to be held in August of 1955, but because of the disastrous flood was cancelled. Bob was also selected to attend Laurel Music Camp. When we returned as sophomores in the fall, we ordered our class rings. It was an excit¬ ing day for all of us when we received them in December. To make some money for the class, we decided to sell beanies and hockey caps. As everyone was thinking of the winter weather, the hockey caps outsold the beanies. A group called the Caroliers, under the direction of Mrs. Tanguay, was started, and a community carol sing was held in the front of Suffield Academy. Many members of our class participated in these activities. Ruth Washburn and Mary Anne Rucienski were selected to attend Laurel Music Camp during the summer. After the summer vacation we found ourselves amidst school activities as juniors. We were sorry to have Mr. McAlister leave, but we welcomed our new superintendent, Dr. William Farris. October was a busy month for us. Our first project was selling Christmas cards. Then came the trip to the U.N. and the trip to Sturbridge Village the following week. Both proved to be very interesting and worthwhile. Soon afterwards the Junior Dramatic Club put on a play in assembly called “Wildcat Willie Carves the Turkey.” During the Thanksgiving season we sjxjnsored a dance, “Harvest Festival.” Mr. Tanguay was master of ceremonies. .A comedy skit in which some of the faculty members participated added to the enjoyment of the evening. After Christmas, we started planning for our Junior Prom, “Stairway to the Stars.” Ken¬ neth Jacobus was elected general chairman. With the cooperation of all the committees, the Prom was a big success and everyone had a wonderful time. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the queen—Ruth Washburn, and her attendants—Pat Kennedy, Joan Sutkaitis, Genevieve Markowski, and Marjorie Jackson. A buffet dinner was held after the dance. The Manhattans provided the music. Lynne Taylor, Marilyn Conley, Bill Cannon, and Robert Clark were chosen for Laurel Girls State and Nutmeg Boys’ State. Terry Young was selected to ser ' e as Governor’s Hostess at the Eastern States Exposition in the fall. The last day of school was the day which we had been looking forward to for a long time. Mr. Brown announced the Senior Patrol members at the assembly. It was also announced that Lynne Taylor and Robert Clark had been chosen for the National Honor Society. The closing of the assembly meant we were no longer juniors but seniors. Well, our senior year had finally come with all its worries and pleasures. We were fortunate to be in one room to make it easier to hold class meetings. They were under the direction of William Cannon who was elected president for the fourth year in succession. The first assembly gave us an opportunity to march in while the student body honored us by standing. The Student Council sponsored the first assembly with its president Bill Cannon welcoming the student body. This last year brought many changes to our school. With longer periods, five required subjects, a new junior high building, and redecoration of the old build¬ ing, one could not help being proud to be part of the student body of Suffield High School. Although the Russian Satellite “Sputnik” was going around the world, classes still kept on as usual. The Sagitta staff started working immediately under the direction of Lynne Taylor—Editor, and our class advisors—Mr. and Mrs. Morse. The Problems of Democracy Class conducted the first Community Chest drive which prov ' ed to be ' a success. Mar ’ .Anne Rucienski and Robert Clark were chosen to play in the All-State Band at the Bushnell Memorial in Hartford. Tlie magazine drive was very successful. Our class beat all previous records in magazine sales for the school. Maiy .Anne Rucienski was top salesman with Phil Kita second, and Elaine Sp aulding third. Eleanor Rose won the mov ' ie camera. The National Honor Society is always an important event for the seniors. Our class had ten memben inducted, now making a total of twelve members. Lynne Taylor represented Suffield in the district “I Speak for Democracy” contest. Having won this, she took part in the state competition. Many members of our class participated in the V ariety Show. Our class also put on a play called “The Great Joanne.” Our Washington trip, class banquet, and graduation were great ev ents which brought this happy year to a close. 23