Thomaston High School - Owl Yearbook (Thomaston, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1941 volume:

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The real question is whether or not it is really there. Do we all, in our hearts, still cherish this, our native land? Do we still believe in the American Dream? Or have we lost faith in all this? Every American citizen, who still believes thus, who really wants to be a patriot, who desires to show his love of country should simply do his best in his own task, whether he be an industrialist, a statesman, or an ordinary man in the street. Unity in deed and thought will present to the eyes of the aggressors a true patriotism, a true wall of defense, and will impede any undermining forces, which may have already begun, from gaining further impetus. THOflASTON HIGH SCHOOL TH0MAST0N,C0NN. ELMER F. DAVENPORT Brown University, Ph.B. Columbia University, M.A. Superintendent of Schools ALBERT B. EBNER Brown University, Ph.B. New Hampshire University, Ed.M. American History Problems of Democracy MARION R. BAILEY Smith College, A.B. English DAVI DA M. BLAKESLEE Danbury Normal School New Britain State Teachers College Science Mathematics JENNIE M. BUCK Colby College, A.B. Latin, History BERNARD A. COURTNEY Boston University, B.S. of Ed. Commercial Subjects English JOHN CROWE Connecticut Teachers’ College, B.E. Industrial Arts ENOS M. DRUMM Bates College, A.B. Science MILDRED M. FLORIAN Boston University, A.B. Mathematics EVELYN A. GOODWIN Newcomb College, A.B. Boston University, A.M. French English LINDA HOWLETT Boston University, B.S. of Ed. Social Studies ELEANOR KANE University of Connecticut, B.S. Home Arts HELEN S. LEAVY Russell Sage College, A.B. Radclilfe College, M.A. English American History JOSEPHINE PETTINICO Rider College, A.B. Commercial Subjects JANE E. PRATT University of Connecticut, A.B. English CLARA RANNEY Westfield Normal College University of Vermont Mathematics Health EDWARD STUART Arnold College, B.S., B.S. of P.E. Physical Education SENIOR HISTORY As the class of 1941 entered its last year of school, in September, there were 69 members enrolled, 38 girls and 31 boys. Three of our classmates dropped out however, so now we have 66. At our first class meeting on Septem-ber 20, 1940 we elected the following officers: President, Eugene Martin; Vice-President, Forbes Gibbs; Secretary, Anna Yurtin; and Treasurer, Ralph Jillson. The post of treasurer later had to be replaced however, as Ralph left Thomaston High to go to school elsewhere. Therefore, at a special class meeting in November, we elected Kenneth Lundberg as treasurer. The subject of class rings was discussed to some extent at our first class meeting but it wasn't until our fourth class meeting in November that it was decided that the girls were to get gold rings with black onyx and boys to get plain gold rings. Twice during our high school career our class was saddened by the passing away of two of our beloved classmates: Victor Kuharski in the summer vacation of 1938 and of Genevieve Oakley in March of 1940. We shall always remember their happy faces and their cheerfulness. All seniors are now looking forward to graduation proceedings and we sincerely hope everyone will be able to graduate. They have all worked hard during their high school years and the day is now coming near when they will have to depend upon their own initiative to get along in the world. — Beverly L. Turberg GOD BLESS THIS CLASS OF ’4i God bless this class of '41, Drown out the bells with cheers. It’s been a time of sport and fun And joy throughout the years. We've lived beneath the Stars and Stripes— With peace on every hand, Composed of all the kinds and types That make this glorious land. Whene'er the flag is flown on high, Cheers spring from every throat. We sing of peace and liberty With pride in every note. We stand for truth and honesty And everything that's right, We’re masters of our destiny— Our Goal is well in sight. Now a new phase of life’s begun, Again I say aloud— God bless this class of '41— Of you we are all proud. BERNARD E. FACKLER 4 William Aldrich “Bill” Owl 3, 4 Hi'Y 4 Camera Club 4 Booster Club 1, 2 “He has smiles a mile long for everyone.” Alma Atwood “Almar Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Booster Club 2 “Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast.” Delphine Ciafardone “Del Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 3, 4 Booster Club 1, 2 “Upon her you can always depend some jest and jollity to lend.” Mary Conaghan “Connie Class Basketball 1 Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4 Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4 Booster Club 1, 2 Tennis 3, 4 “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.” Julc Barrett “Julie Class Basketball 2 Glee Club 2, 3 Booster Club 1, 2 There is a pleasure in poetic pains which only poets know.” Douglass Coy “Doug Dramatics 4 Track 2 Hi'Y 4 Camera Club 4 Booster Club 1, 2 “He meets life as though it were his own invention.” Shirley Blanchard “Shirl Class Basketball 1, 2, 3 Booster Club 1, 2 Class Treasurer 3 “Labor conquers all.” f Mildred Czyz “Milcha Class Basketball 1, 3 Varsity Basketball 2 Booster Club 1, 2 “Women of few words are the best women.” Florence Bushnell “Flo A quiet person — except when otherwise.” Sylvia Carr “Syl “In the air women shall be seen in white, in black and in bright green.” Walter Daras “Wally Class Basketball 1, 2, 4 Varsity Basketball 3 Class Soccer 3, 4 Track 2 Hi'Y 4 “I love Man not less, but Nature more.” William Dayton “Red” Class Basketball 2 Varsity Basketball 3, 4 Varsity Soccer 3, 4 Baseball 2 Scouts 1, 2, 3 Hi Y 4 Booster Club 1, 2 Class Secretary 2 “A heavy purse makes a light heart.” Bruno DcPecol Chic){ Class Basketball 2, 4 Varsity Basketball 1, 3 Class Soccer 3, 4 Camera Club 4 Booster Club 1, 2 “By the work one knows the work' man.” Hazel Didsbury Diz Booster Club 1, 2 “I agree with no man's opinions; I have some of my own.” Roy Dilger Class Basketball 1, 2, 3 Varsity Basketball 4 Class Soccer 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Booster Club 1, 2 “Talkcst thou nothing but of ladies?” John Dodd “Johnny Class Soccer 4 Hi'Y 4 “He that has patience may compass anything.” Dorothy Doty “Dot Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3 Dramatics 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 3 Owl Staff 3, 4 Booster Club 1, 2 Tennis 3, 4 Class Treasurer 3, 4 Class Basketball 4 “Good nature and good sense must ever join.” Bernard Fackler Benny Class Soccer 4 Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4 Hi Y 4 Camera Club 4 Booster Club 1, 2 “The great end of life is not knowh edge but action.” Robert Fournier Prop Class Basketball 1, 2 Varsity Basketball 3, 4 Varsity Soccer 3, 4 Owl Staff 4 Track 1, 2 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Booster Club 1, 2 “Everything comes to him who waits so why should I hurry?” Forbes Gibbs Gibber Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3 Class Soccer 3 Varsity Soccer 4 Baseball 1, 2 Hi'Y 4 Booster Club 1, 2 Tennis 3, 4 Class Vice'Pres. 4 “Variety's the very spice of life; that gives it all its flavor.” Lucille Gotsell Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatics 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Booster Club 1, 2 Tennis 3, 4 “So nimble and so full of subtle flame.” Elizabeth Grabherr Betty Class Basketball 1, 2 Booster Club 1, 2 “Health and cheerfulness mutually beget each other.” Benedict Grohoski Benny Class Basketball 2, 3 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 “He who lives after nature, shall never be poor.” James Haddon Jimmy Class Basketball 3 Class Soccer 3 Track 2, 3, 4 Hi Y 4 Camera Club 4 Booster Club 1, 2 Tennis 3, 4 “Large was his bounty, and his soul sincere.” 6 Clements Hodkoski “Zip” Class Soccer 4 Class Basketball 4 The sleep of a laboring man is sweet. Rose Holicki Rosie” Class Basketball 3 Varsity Basketball 4 Booster Club 1, 2 “You can depend on her for every duty; she is as true as steel. Arthur Kelley “Art Class Soccer 4 Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4 Owl Staff 3, 4 (Ed.) Booster Club 1, 2 Tennis 3 Class President 1 He who possesses absolute truth in the world can create. Margaret Kipp Blondie” Class Basketball 3, 4 Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1 Booster Club 1, 2 Dancing is life itself.” Edward Hotchkiss Hotch Class Basketball 3, 4 Class Soccer 3, 4 Hi-Y 4 Booster Club 1, 2 Tennis 3 O how full of briars is this working-day world. Gotherd Johnson “Chic “I am sure care's an enemy to life. Robert Johnson “Buzzy” Class Soccer 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 (Asst. Mgr.) The man that blushes is not a brute. Raymond Johnston “Ray” Varsity Basketball 3, 4 Varsity Soccer 4 Class Soccer 3 Baseball 3 Booster Club 2 “The young man has his motor car, his road map, and a date. Edward Konitski “Hoss” Class Basketball 2, 3 Class Soccer 3 Varsity Soccer 4 Nature never did betray the heart that loved her. Kathryn Koriza “Kay” Dramatics 1 Glee Club 3 Booster Club 1, 2 Cheerleading 3 Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Raymond Krzyczkowski “Pee Wee” Class Basketball 1 Varsity 2, 3, 4 Varsity Soccer 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 None but himself can be his parallel. Genevieve Krotik “Jean” Glee Club 3 Camera Club 4 Booster Club 1 The smile that doesn't come off.' 7 Marion Lackman Mari'Ann Dramatics 1, 3 Glee Club 3 Booster Club 1, 2 Class Basketball 4 “A quiet girl but a busy brain. Rosemary Lyons Rosie Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4 (Capt.) Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4 Booster Club 1, 2 Cheerleading 1 Tennis 3, 4 Honor lies in honest toil. Doris Lord Shorty Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Booster Club 2 Tennis 3 Not for her stature is she known, but for the spirit she has shown. Margaret Lowther “Peggy” Glee Club 3 Camera Club 4 Booster Club 1, 2 The wide, wide world could not enclose me. Phyllis Lumbard Freckles Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4 Booster Club 1, 2 Tennis 3 “Earnestness is a rung to success. Eugene Martin Gene Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Class President 4 Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4 Varsity Soccer 3, 4 Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 3, 4 Student Council 4 (Pres.) Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2 Hi'Y 4 Booster Club 1, 2 I shall maintain it before the whole world. Lillian Melvin Lil” Class Basketball 1, 4 Glee Club 2 Booster Club 1 Life is but a day at most.’ Grace Noack Grass Class Basketball 2 Varsity Basketball 3, 4 Booster Club 2 Tennis 3 Determined is she and bound to Kenneth Lundberg Ken Class Vice'Pres. 3 Class Basketball 3, 4 Class Soccer 3, 4 Owl Staff 2, 3, 4 (Ed. 3) Camera Club 4 Booster Club 1, 2 Class Treasurer 4 The secret of success is constancy of purpose. Mildred Lundberg Mimi Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2 Booster Club 1, 2 She only smiles; she does not speak. Lillian Petke Lil Booster Club 2 Tennis 4 I have always said and felt that true enjoyment cannot be described. Phyllis Platts Phil Class Basketball 1, 4 Varsity 2, 3 Dramatics 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 3 Booster Club 1, 2 Quiet—too true Charm—that too. 8 Ruth Sarasin “Rudy’ Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Booster Club 1, 2 “Happy am I; from care I'm free; Why aren’t they all contented like me?” Margaret Sawick “Margie” Booster Club 1, 2 “A little laughter, and a little fun. Just to encourage everyone.” Gloria Sciarra “Glor” Class Basketball 2, 3, 4 Booster Club 1, 2 Glee Club 3 “Poise and dignity walk hand in hand.” Walter Senk “Foggie” “Think much; speak little, and write less.” Kenneth Sheldon “Shell” Class Basketball 1, 2 Varsity Basketball 3 Varsity Soccer 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Scouts 1 Hi'Y 4 Camera Club 4 Booster Club 1, 2 “Men in earnest have no time to waste.” Mildred Skerstonas “Millie” Class Basketball 1, 2, 3 “It is well to know how to be silent till it is time to speak.” Cameron Smith “Smitty” Camera Club 4 Booster Club I, 2 Tennis 3, 4 “A man with a scientific mind.” Nancy Stoddard “Stod” Dramatics 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 3 Booster Club 1, 2 “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Lester Terrill “Les” Class President 3 Class Vice'President 2 Class Basketball 4 Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3 Class Soccer 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Hi'Y 4 (President) Booster Club 1, 2 Tennis 3 “His very foot has music in it as he comes up the stairs.” Carolyn Thomson “Carol” Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Booster Club 1, 2 “Nothing is so contagious as enthu' siasm.” John Torrence “]ac ” Class Basketball 3 Class Soccer 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Booster Club 1, 2 “Learned, in all youthful sports and pastimes.” Beverly Turberg “Bev” Class Basketball 3 Glee Club 3 Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 Booster Club 1, 2 Tennis 4 Class Treasurer 2 “ ’Tis the mind that makes the body rich.” 9 Charles Viets “Charlie” “Men of few words are the best men. Otto Vogt “June” Class Basketball 2 Booster Club 1, 2 “The use of money is all the ad' vantage there is in having money. Louise Wathle “Low” Owl Staff 3 Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4 Booster Club 1, 2 “Whence is they learning? Hath they toil or books consuming the midnight oil? Dorothey Wayner “Dottie” Class Basketball 2, 3, 4 Booster Club 1, 2 Cheerleading 2, 3 “Give her time to use her brain. And fame and honor she's sure to gain. Frances Wojciechowski “Fran” Booster Club 1, 2 “Life's a jest and all things show it; I thought so once and now I know it. Anna Yurtin “Ann” Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Student Council 4 Booster Club 1, 2 Class Secretary 1, 2, 4 “A comrade blithe and full of glee Who dares to laugh out loud and free. SENIOR ALPHABET A is for Arthur who draws with the best And Alma who plays and solves problems with zest. B is for Bob and his eyes of light blue And tricky is he at basketball too. C is for Carol whose humor is great Cameron too—“sodium thio sulfate”. D is for our Dottys never seen without a smile And great is their ability to dress in latest style. E is for Eddie who walks with such strides But rarely he walks—more often he rides. F is for Forbes with complexion so fair, Very handsome is he with his dark, wavy hair. G is for Gene good-natured is he; Personality plus, we all agree. H is for Hazel a buxom young girl With pensive blue eyes and blonde tresses that curl. I is for insults inadvertently given So Seniors take pity and say we're forgiven. J is for Jimmy—a joking, young lad A fellow ne'er bothered by anything sad. K is for Kenneth who works with such ease And also for Kathryn who’s not hard to please. L is for Lester and Lucille who play The very latest music in a lilting-tilting way. M is for Mary—vigorous of mind And many a class could use more of her kind. N is for Nancy—a charming girl is she Who's sure to be successful, whatever she may be. O is for Otto, a strawberry blond; He drives a red car of which girls are fond. P is for Phyllis, so dainty and sweet Also for Peggy, so light on her feet. Q is for questions—we've asked them galore And yet after four years, we've got plenty more. R is for Rosemary, who's fond of all games; She's full of ambition and high are her aims. S is for Shirley—so rosy and fair She works in the office with diligence rare. T is for teachers who well we all know Will be very sorry to see this class go. U is for unity, a trait of our class A goal for the Juniors to try and surpass. V is for vigor—we possibly may Lack in our work but make up in our play. W is for William with so winning a smile He shines in our Chem class and dances with style. And last of all we finish up with X and Y and Z But Seniors blessed with such odd names you very seldom see. So Seniors now we take the time to bid you all “adieu And hope to see as good a class in nineteen forty-two. —CECILIA KAKOWSKI —EVELYN THOMSON —EUGENE MARTIN IN MSMORIAM VICTOR KUHARSKY IN REMEMBRANCE OF VICTOR As summer skies and fragrant flowers Appear now on the scene Our thoughts now rest upon a youth, A youth of just fifteen. He won the hearts of all his mates And held them to the end. His happy laugh and roguish eyes Endeared him as a friend. His mem’ry always will remain With those who don’t forget, We'll think about his carefree ways With sorrow and regret. Though swiftly every day may pass Our mem’ries won’t depart. We feel that he will always be Enshrined in every heart. —Eugene Martin —Cecelia Kakowski GENEVIEVE OAKLEY IN REMEMBRANCE OF GENEVIEVE Always in memory we’ll keep, Her sparkling eyes, her hair. Her gentle words and lovely smile, So good, so bright, so fair. A sweet heart-filling cheerfulness Like springtime of the year. Seemed ever on her radiant face Whenever she was near. When the bright autumn leaves shall come, And come they surely will. She'll be recalled from days long past By friends who love her still. —Ruth Sarasin CLASS WILL a We, the members of the Class of 1941 of Thomaston High School, being of sound mind and body, do ordain and proclaim the following to be our last will and testament to be executed in agreement with the provisions herein. Article I. To the Faculty: Fond recollections of the class we used to be. Article II. To the Freshmen: Our best wishes for as successful a high school career as ours has been. Article III. To the Sophomores: Our ability to throw our troubles to the winds. Article IV. To the Juniors: We leave the following individual legacies: To Stella Baldwin: Marion Lackman's quiet demeanor. To Robert Bellmay: Lucille Gotsell’s speed in typing. To Betty Bidwell: Cameron Smith's aptitude for chemical equations. To William Blacker: Otto Vogt's super- abundance of leisure time. To Helen Budney: Mildred Skerstonas’ neat locker. To Allen Davis: Walter Daras' interest in the great outdoors. To Catherine Dickson: Mary Conaghan's ease in getting to her favorite place to swim. To Thomas Dickson: John Dodd's skill in woodworking. To Fred Dilger: Brother Roy's terpsicho- rean grace. To Adolph Farchaus: Gloria Sciarra's collection of pins to adorn his sweater. To Calvin Foster: Raymond Krzyczkowski’s skill in circling the base path. To Charlotte Guertin: Lester Terrill's nonchalance in playing the clarinet. To Calista Hentz: Louise Wathle's meticulous attention to details. To Edward Higgins: Ray Johnston’s access to the family cars. To Irene Hodkoski: Milcha Czyz’s toy dogs to add to her collection of quadrupeds. To George Innes: Douglass Coy’s mania for automotive engines. To Charlotte Jennings: Phyllis Lumbard's zest for Scouting. To Floyd Johnston: Eugene Martin's ex- perience in parliamentary procedure. To Cecelia Kakowski: Betty Grabherr's and Frances Wojciechowski’s blond tresses to make her a second Alice Faye. To Lorraine Kelley: Rosemary Lyon's prowess as a guard, to balance her skill as a forward. To Alex Kilpatrick: James Haddon's mild temperament. To John Kovaleski: Forbes Gibbs’ beautiful slice in table tennis. To Phyllis Lamb: Dorothy Doty’s abundance of alumni material to help her in her Owl work. To Anthony Lauretano: Edward Konitski's ability to run interference on the football field. To Edna Levesque: Genevieve Krotik’s repose of manner. To William Lumpkin: Charles Viets’ unobtrusive behavior. To Zigmund Magdziarz: Robert Johnson’s and Lillian Melvin's talents for oratory and oral reading. To Ella Marlak: Jule Barrett's poetic versatility. To Katherine Monahan: Shirley Blanchard's household efficiency. To Thomas Monahan: Walter Senk’s apparent obliviousness to the other sex. To William Mushlook: Margaret Lowther’s even disposition. To Doris Neddermann: Carolyn Thom- son's competence as stage manager. To Edmund Nelson: William Aldrich's success in the field of photography. To Marjorie North: Delphine Ciafardone’s ability to chew gum and play the trumpet simultaneously. To Susie Nowakowski: Nancy Stoddard’s bubbling laughter. To William Nyerick: Jack Torrence’s ease in taking the broad jump. To Barbara Odell: Margaret Sawick's cleverness in arranging up-to-the-minute coiffures. To Mildred Oleshko: Peggy Kipp's and Dorothy Wayner’s attractive assortment of hair bows. To Olga Oleshko: Kathryn Koriza’s keen enjoyment of dancing. To Irene Rayder: Phyllis Platts’ leisurely manner of traversing the halls. To Grace Reardon: Anna Yurtin’s thoroughness in taking minutes in meetings To Ronald Reardon: Benny Grohoski’s burning pace on the cinder track. To Joseph Reynolds: Bruno DePecol's in-dustriousness in study hall. 12 To Richard Roberts: Arthur Kelley's memory for geometric theorems. To Ralph Rossi: Kenneth Lundberg’s habit of punctuality. To Kenneth Sandford: Gotherd Johnson's enthusiasm for model airplanes. To Kathryn Sanderson: Hazel Didsbury's promptness. To John Serenson: Florence Bushnell’s extra study periods to devote to typing. To Irwin Tanski: Sylvia Carr's collection of colorful cravats. To Evelyn Thomson: Grace Noack's interest in basketball to offset her studious habits. To William Thomson: Robert Fournier's deep unconcern for opposition. To Robert Whiteley: Ruth Sarasin's and Rose Holicki's sense of humor to enable him to see the bright side of life. To James Wilson: Some of Kenneth Sheldon’s six feet, three inches. To Katherine Wisneski: Some of Lillian Petke’s height to assist her in making baskets against a tall opponent. To Jean Wood: Beverly Turberg’s thorough acquaintance with Owl and office work. To Rosemary Westlake: Mildred Lund-berg’s collection of phonograph records. To Betty Winters: Doris Lord's fleetness of foot. To Joseph Kovaleski, Edward Hotchkiss' carefree style. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hand and seal, this first day of April, the Year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and forty-one. THE CLASS OF 1941 (Sopkisiicaie-d § enior 13 CLASS PROPHECY “Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Edward Konitski speaking to you from the beautiful East Room of the White House in Washington. It has been my privilege to supervise this televised broadcast of the inaugural ball of President Eugene Martin who is today embarking on his fourth term as chief executive of these United States. The next person you meet will be Miss Beverly Turberg, world-famous traveler and news analyst, who is going to point out to you some of the celebrities present here tonight. “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. This gigantic ballroom, recently redecorated by Marion Lackman, renowned interior stylist, and bright with flowers from Miss Florence Bushnell’s Fifth Avenue Shop, is already beginning to fill. The first to catch the attention of the onlooker is Robert Fournier, political cartoonist for the Washington Post who is calmly seated in the far corner, sketching the political bigwigs. Entering now is the Vice-President of the U. S. A., ‘Frosty Forbes’ Gibbs who is being greeted by Bernard Fackler, chief engineer of the President’s new project — the Naugatuck Valley Authority. Down near the bandstand are Secretary of Agriculture Kenneth Lundberg and Under-Secretary of Agriculture Betty Grabherr, chatting with the orchestra leader - Lester Terrill, whose piano player, Mildred Lundberg, has brought great fame to his ‘scintillating rhythm.’ “Right below my broadcasting booth are several leaders in the field of education, all anxiously awaiting the President's arrival. Among them are Charles Viets, professor at the newly instituted Seth Thomas Memorial College at Thomaston, Connecticut, and Hazel Didsbury, head of the Commercial De-partent in the Thomaston High School. They are hobnobbing with Rosemary Lyons, delightful feminine Commissioner of Education, and Carol Thomson, distinguished linguist from the State Department. “Appearing now on the scene are more members of the President’s cabinet. Leading the way is William Dayton, red-capped Secretary of the Treasury, closely followed by William Aldrich, our great Secretary of State and Madame Dorothy Doty, feminine head of the Department of Labor. Although your television sets reveal none of it in their faces the cares of the nation rest heavily upon their shoulders. “Representatives of all fields of industry and professions are present tonight. Alma Atwood, the featured violinist of the evening, and Lucille Gotsell, famed concert pianist who will accompany her, are idly conversing with Shirley Blanchard, better known to you as Adrianne - Hollywood designer, and her partner. Miss Kay Koriza. Frances Wojciechowski, model for Adrianne and Company, is entertaining James Haddon, Admiral of the United States Fleet on the lower Naugatuck River. ‘That happy gentleman you see by the punchbowl is Ray Krzyczkowski, owner of the ‘Federal Bowling Alleys.’ This week Ray is sponsoring a ‘4th Term Sweepstakes’ for the benefit of the President’s ‘Lumbago Fund.’ Standing just behind him are Ruth Sarasin, wife of millionaire play-boy, Tommy Standstill. She is sporting a dazzling array of jewelry and is exchanging quips with Genevieve Krotik and Margaret Saw-ick, her private beauticians, and Margaret Lowther, proprietor of the Dude Ranch De-Luxe in Wyoming. ‘The President is now arriving and the gentlemen you see greeting him are Edward Hotchkiss, munitions magnate, and Gotherd Johnson, model airplane manufacturer. In the President's party are Anna Yurtin, White House Secretary; Arthur Kelley, lately chosen Ambassador to the Court of St. James; and Louise Wathle, now attached to the American Consulate in Thailand. ‘The President is being led to the ceremonial stand where Walter Senk is waiting to present him with a $20,000 watch. This delicate timepiece was designed and made by Walter in the new 14 Seth Thomas factory of which he is general manager. “The arresting personality leaning against the ceremonial stand is none other than Phyllis Platts, proprietor of the Chez La Platts Dress Shop. With her is her famous sports clothes model, Lillian Petke. (It is rumored that these two young ladies are the two reasons why La Platts will receive the bid to supply the First Lady’s wardrobe for the next four years.) At their side is Benedict Grohoski, experienced trapper and exclusive purveyor of furs for Chez La Platts. “The Grand March has now begun. Following closely behind President Mar' tin is Otto Vogt, polarized glass manu' facturer, with Miss Lillian Melvin, his personal secretary, on his arm. Swing' ing around the far end of the ballroom coming to the front is poetess Jule Bar' rett, who recently brought out a new book of verse called ‘Rose Petals.’ This is said to be the best work in that line since Millay's ‘Renascence.’ Closing in behind Jule is Sylvia Carr, the daring young aviatrix who was responsible for the magnificent skywriting at the inau' gural ceremonies this noon. Next in line is Douglass Coy, outstanding aeronau' tical engineer, side by side with Milcha Czyz who has promoted some of Wash' ington’s most successful hobby shows. “Alongside of the ceremonial stand are two of the nations most outstanding sets of partners, Bruno DePecol and Clem-ents Hodkoski of the huge DePecol and Hodkoski Contracting Firm. They are reminiscing with Walter Daras and Roy Dilger of the D D Chain Food Stores. “The grand march has come to a halt now. The crowd is seating themselves and the spotlight is thrown on Peg Kipp who has consented to dance at the re' quest of Raymond Johnston, whose Sight-Seeing Buses Inc. transported thousands of visitors to the Capital this week. “Departing now to the banquet room are two of the country’s leading women physicians, Dr. Grace Noack and her assistant, Dr. Doris Lord who are in Washington to convene with the Presi' dent in regard to the United States Public Health Service. Behind them are Cameron Smith and John Dodd, joint winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemical Research. These two noted scientists are talking to Miss Nancy Stoddard, resident nurse at the White House, and Dorothy Wayner, editor of the fashion magazine, ‘Senorita.’ “Jack Torrence, a draftsman for Fack' ler and DePecol on the N.V.A. project, is getting a little advice on delicate drawing from Commercial Artist Phyllis Lumbard. Phyllis did the invitations for the inaugural ball. “As you see, the stage and radio are ably represented here tonight by Gloria Sciarra, exhibition skater and queen of the Dartmouth winter carnival, and Mildred Skerstonas, famed singer whose daily program of folk songs was voted the most popular by radio writers. These two are evidently obtaining a few tips on how to keep in trim from Mary Conaghan, Athletic Director at Vassar College. “You may have observed the gentle' man in the far corner of the banquet room. He is Kenneth Sheldon, whose tool factory supplies tools for federal projects. He is evidently pleased with what Robert Johnson is saying to him, if one may judge by his smile. Robert, by the way, is electrical engineer on various federal works. “Delphine Ciafardone, head of the huge Suburban Insurance Company, is comfortably seated under the portrait of Martha Washington. With her is Rose Holicki, in charge of files in the Department of the Interior. “We have endeavored to point out to you some of the personages present here tonight. And now as the crowd is drift' ing from this huge room of the White House, we would like to take this op' portunity of thanking those persons who relinquished their radio time that you might see and hear this great event. Now until the eve of January 20, four years hence, we bid you good'evening and thank you for listening.” 15 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY There are sixty members in the Junior Class, twenty-eight girls and thirty-two boys. The Junior Class held its first meeting on September 20, 1940. Miss Florian and Mrs. Bailey are our class advisors. We elected the following class officers: President— Floyd Johnston; Vice-President—George McAdam; Secretary — Grace Reardon; Treasurer — Irene Rayder. The President and Secretary arc also our representatives in the Student Council. The matter of dues was discussed and we also decided to give a Junior Prom. A second Junior Class meeting was held in October to plan for a class party. However, no definite plans were decided upon. Our class is well represented in the various school activities. Members of the girls' varsity basketball team arc Lorraine Kelley, Betty Winters, Irene Rayder, Kay Wisneski, and Betty Reynolds. Members of the boys' varsity team are Bill Thomson, Bill Lumpkin, Bill Nyerick, Dick Roberts, and Cal Foster. Our high school orchestra is pepped up by Betty Bidwell, Betty Reynolds, Charlotte Guertin, Marjorie North, and Anthony Lauretano. Cecelia Kakowski is our charming contralto. Two of the cheer leaders are Helen Budney and Cecelia Kakowski. Junior members of the Dramatic Club are Helen Budney, Doris Ncddermann, and John Sorenson. Members of the varsity soccer team are Bill Thomson, Bill Lumpkin, Irwin Tanski, and Bill Mushlook. James Peanuts Wilson is the manager of the boys' basketball team. Betty Bidwell won first prize for selling the most tickets for a lecture given by James R. Young, foreign correspondent, for which she received a lovely bracelet. The members of the Owl Staff are Jean Wood, Phyllis Lamb, Cecelia Kakowski, Betty Bidwell, Evelyn Thomson, and George Innes. — EVELYN THOMSON. 16 SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On September 20, 1940, our first class meeting was held. We elected our class officers for the year. Robert Robinson was elected President. Other officers elected were William Burns, Vice-President; Marion Innes, Secretary; and Evelyn Lundberg, Treasurer. At a meeting in October plans for a class party were discussed. It was decided to hold it November 1, 1940. The class officers arranged all entertainment. The subject of class dues was also discussed and fifteen cents was agreed upon. It was to be paid to the treasurer the first of each month. The office of Vice-President was left vacant in November, when William Burns left school. At a meeting in February, Dorothy Blanchard was chosen as our new Vice-President. The two representatives of the Sophomore class to the newly organized Student Council are Robert Robinson and Marion Innes. There arc very few organizations throughout the school in which Sophomores do not take part.—ROBERT AXELBY. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY The Freshman class started the year with an enrollment of 63 pupils; thirty-two boys and thirty-one girls. At our first class meeting in September we elected class officers as follows: President, Malcolm Aldrich; Vice-President, Richard Wallace; Secretary, Kay Latimer; Treasurer, Mary Piazza. At this same meeting we decided to hold our class party on October 18, 1940. We are well represented in all school activities with 9 members on the Varsity basket-ball teams, 10 in the Dramatic Club, 2 in the Orchestra, and 2 on the Owl Staff. We also have 4 girls of the class on the Cheerleading Squad.—KAY LATIMER. 17 THE EIGHTH GRADE The Eighth Grade is composed of fifty'seven students. At our class meeting in September we elected Helen Innes chairman, supported by Alvin Cuddy, Robert McIntyre, Arthur French, Eleanor Reardon, and Betty Barrett. We held a class party on Friday, December 4, 1940. Games were played, two plays presented, and refreshments served. The musical program included a piano solo by Marion Gilbert, selections on the guitar and harmonica by Alvin Cuddy, and a flute solo by Barbara Lehmann, who was accompanied by Maureen Reardon at the piano. The class is represented in school activities by a number of its members. At present, our only member of the High School Orchestra is Barbara Lehmann, who plays the flute. Adeline Pctke is the only Eighth Grade member on the Owl Staff. The members of the boys' class soccer team included Arnold Lundberg, Captain; Chester Paczkowski, Roland Viets, Teddy Paczkowski, Ralph Jacques, William Wathle, Lawrence Polowy, Raymond Guarnieri, Robert Weeks, Raymond Alexander, and Roger Lackman.—ADELINE PETKE. THE SEVENTH GRADE Our Seventh grade is composed of fifty-eight boys and girls. There are twenty-eight boys and thirty girls. On September 4, 1940, we elected the following people to make the arrangements for our class party: Chairman, Walter Robinson; Gay Brazce, Barbara Fox, Patsy Winters, Robert Lccko, Walter Delong, and Raymond Baldwin. The Seventh grade class advisors are Miss Clara Ranney and Miss Davida Blakeslee. The representative for the Seventh grade on the Owl Staff is Florence Luboycski.--FLORENCE LUBOYESKI. BOYS’ BASKETBALL The Boys Squad completed a very successful cam' paign on the court this year. The team was largely made up of new players to replace graduates. Although many tried out only twenty-five could be used. According to ability this group was divided into A Squad and B Squad. A number of the boys who were on the B Squad at the beginning of the year have worked themselves up to the A Squad. The Big Five won renown for its fancy ballhandling, fast playing and their cooperative spirit. “Red” Dayton’s shooting was excellent as he led the team to victory many times. Gene Martin and Herky Mosley excelled in their guarding. Bill Thomson and “Prop” Fournier proved they were first-rate shots. In the first game we defeated the Alumni, then lost to Terryville in the second game. Only two home games were lost during the entire season. In the Thomaston-Terryville game, the best of the year, two spectacular shots from Bill Thomson decided the game in our favor after an extra quarter with a final score of 42-35. As a result of our good record this year, we entered the State Tournament at the Weaver High School in Hartford, February 5, 1941. We were defeated by Washington High Schooi in a very 8ame first night. The score was Washington 28, Thomaston 26. A SQUAD: Regulars: Robert Fournier '41; Wil-Thomson ’42: William Dayton ’41, Captain; William Mosley ’43; Eugene Martin ’41. Substitutes: R a y m o n d Johnston ’41; Raymond Krzyczlcowski '41; Harry Kilman ’43; William Nyenck ’42; Charles Dayton ’43. B SQUAD: Regulars: Roy Dilgcr '41, Captain; Calvin Foster '42; Irwin Tanski '42; Joseph Daras 43; Eugene Young '43. Substitutes: Donald Thulin 44; Ralph Lundberg '44; Dick Roberts ’42; Arthur Hathway 44; Thomas Luboyeski '43; Malcolm Aldrich 44; Richard Lumpkin 44. SCHEDULE OF BOYS’ B SQUAD Dec. 6, 1940 Thomaston 24 Terryville 23 Dec. 17, 1940 Thomaston 27 Canton 25 Dec. 20, 1940 Thomaston 15 Regional 11 Jan. 10, 1941 Litchfield 21 Thomaston 17 Jan. 14, 1941 Portland 30 Thomaston 6 Jan. 17, 1941 Thomaston 24 Newington 19 Jan. 21, 1941 Thomaston 15 Canton 14 Jan. 24, 1941 Watertown 22 Thomaston 16 Jan. 31, 1941 Thomaston 24 Terryville 21 Feb. 4, 1941 Newington 24 Thomaston 22 Feb. 7, 1941 Watertown 27 Thomaston 12 Feb. 14, 1941 Thomaston 25 Litchfield 15 Feb. 18, 1941 Portland 33 Thomaston 13 Feb. 28, 1941 Thomaston 26 Sacred Heart 13 Marks the games played out of town SCHEDULE OF BOYS’ A SQUAD Nov. 22, 1940 Thomaston 42 Alumni 21 Dec. 6, 1940 Terryville 35 Thomaston 27 Dec. 13, 1940 Thomaston 33 American School for Deaf 25 Dec. 17, 1940 Canton 40 Thomaston 27 Dec. 20, 1940 Thomaston 36 Regional 27 Jan. 10, 1941 Litchfield 32 Thomaston 30 Jan. 14, 1941 Portland 29 Thomaston 23 Jan. 17, 1941 Thomaston 50 Newington 19 Jan. 21, 1941 Thomaston 35 Canton 25 Jan. 24, 1941 Thomaston 31 Watertown 28 Jan. 28, 1941 American School for Deaf 58 Thomaston 38 Jan. 31, 1941 Thomaston 42 Terryville 35 ♦Feb. 4, 1941 Thomaston 29 Newington 16 ♦Feb. 7, 1941 Thomaston 35 Watertown 21 Feb. 14, 1941 Litchfield 27 Thomaston 24 Feb. 18, 1941 Portland 38 Thomaston 36 Feb. 28, 1941 Thomaston 45 Sacred Heart 16 Mar. 7, 1941 Thomaston 42 New Milford 24 Marks the games played out of town 20 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 1940-1941 The girls did it again this year! They completed another very successful season, losing only three games out of eleven. For the last few years the girls have not had a losing season and have distinguished themselves on courts all over the state not only for their ability as players but also for their clean playing and sportsmanlike attitude towards their opponents. It seemed that the girls had really made a bad start when they lost their first two games to the Alumnae, and Woodbury by the scores 18-14 and 35-23. Then, however, the girls won their next six games. Then came Woodbury, the team to which the girls had lost before. The home team put up a valiant fight but lost. Thomaston then won the last two games of the year to climax a good season. We expect next year to have even a better team than this year's as many of this year's regulars will still be playing and we shall not lose too many by graduation. 21 GIRLS’ SQUAD SQUAD A Captain-Rosemary Lyons ................'41 Mary Conaghan..........................'41 Lucille Gotsell .......................'41 Anna Yurtin ...........................'41 Katherine Wisneski ....................'42 Betty Winters .........................'42 Helen Smith............................'43 Coach—Miss Linda Howlett Manager—Stella Kwiatkowski SQUAD B Captain-Dorothy O'Brien ...............'44 Lucille Gotsell .......................'41 Grace Noack ...........................'41 Rose Holicki ..........................'41 Irene Rayder ..........................'42 Betty Reynolds ........................'42 Christine Harkness ....................'43 Marion Parsons ........................'43 Dorothy Eisner ........................'44 Jane Woina ............................'44 Wanda Krasnowski.......................'44 AND SCHEDULE SCHEDULE AND SCORES Nov. 22 Alumnae vs. Thomaston Girls 18-14 Alumnae Dec. 4 Woodbury Here 35-23 Woodbury Dec. 13 American School for Deaf Here 18-11 Thomaston Dec. 18 Morris Here 32-13 Thomaston Jan. 8 Morris There 21-14 Thomaston Jan. 15 Plainville There 46-3 Thomaston Jan. 22 Farmington Here 28-18 Thomaston Jan. 28 American School for Deaf There 26-21 Thomaston Feb. 12 Woodbury There 31-21 Woodbury Feb. 7 Plainville Here 45-10 Thomaston Feb. 19 Farmington There 26-23 Thomaston Mar. 7 New Milford Here 31-5 Thomaston TENNIS In the early part of January of this year, tennis classes were resumed after the fall recess. Mr. Dewell came to the High School gymnasium every Saturday morning to conduct classes until weather conditions permitted their being held outdoors on the Pine Hill Courts. This year the class was divided into two groups, the beginners and the more advanced players. The beginners spent their time learning the fundamental strokes, and entered the courts in the spring in comparatively good form, while the more advanced players concentrated on developing their serves and more difficult strokes. This is only the second year that Tennis Classes have been carried on, but much prog- ress has been made. At the end of last year’s season, Mr. Dewell picked the most able players from the group and entered them in a match with Litchfield High School. The Thomaston team was victorious. Plans are now being made to have a larger team, and enter more matches this coming season. Thanks to Mr. Dewell, we had a regulation net, a number of tennis balls and even extra tennis racquets for those who hadn’t racquets. All those who benefited by the opportunity that Mr. Dewell offered, appreciate his patient guidance and tireless effort throughout the season, that the youth of the Thomaston High School may learn to play tennis more skillfully. —DOROTHY DOTY 22 SOCCER TEAM 1940 This year, the Thomaston High evenly matched and fought to a 3'all School Soccer Team enjoyed a success' tie. We then lost the next game to ful season, winning five, losing but Litchfield by the score of 40, but to three, and tying one. This record is make up for this defeat we defeated our doubly good considering that this is next three opponents. Regional 5, only the second year that Thomaston Watertown 44, and Newington 5'4. has had a Soccer Team for many years. We then went over tp Bristol to play This year’s team missed some of last the team that we had tied before, and year’s veterans, but with a few replace' lost, 64. ments did very well. It not only earned Thomaston was quite successful this the respect of its rivals by its playing year, and hopes to be more so in the ability but also by its sportsmanlike atti' future. We feel that with the expe' tude. Thomaston teams have always rience gained by this year’s squad, the been noted for their sportsmanship, and teams in the future will be even more the 1940 edition of the Soccer Team successful. was no exception. Coach Stuart did not think it neces' We lost our first game of the season sary to cut this year’s squad, and re' to Glastonbury, 4-1, but quickly re' tained all the boys who tried out to deemed ourselves by beating Litchfield give them experience and a playing and Watertown, by 4-1 and 6'2 scores. knowledge of this game. Each boy had The next game against Bristol was per' a chance to show his skill on his own haps the most interesting and exciting field. game of the season. Both teams were - ROBERT ROBINSON 23 BASEBALL SEASON Last year, in all probability we had one of the best baseball teams in the history of the High School. Our hitting was hard and steady all through the season, and never did it fall off. The team sparkled on the diamond as well as at the bat. The fielding average of all the boys was very high. When the season started many boys tried out. The best of these were kept. Many of these were veterans of other seasons. Elmer Middlebrook pitched brilliant ball all of the season, and is one of the chief reasons for the accomplish' ments of the squad. The bombastic hit' ting of “Pop” Fredlund along with the steady pitching of Martin and Vigeant was also one of the chief factors for this record. The team started off with a bang, by winning its first four games from Port' land 4'3, Litchfield 14' 5, Watertown 8'4, and Post College 11'4, but lost its next to Litchfield 11'6. The team soon made up for this defeat, however, by beating its next three opponents Wood' bury 10'0, Watertown 54, and Wood' bury 10'0, to complete a successful campaign. This year, we also hope to have a successful team, as many of last year’s regulars will still be playing, and the places vacated by those who graduated will be taken by some of the promising substitutes. Coach Stuart feels that this hope can easily be realized. The members of the squad were: Curtiss, Second Base; Vigeant, Catcher; Middlebrooks, Pitcher; Fredlund, Cen' ter Field; Martin, First Base; Fournier, Left Field; Johnston, Short Stop; Krzy' choski, Third Base; Sheldon, Right Field; Jillson, Infielder; Dilger, Infielder; Reynolds, Outfielder; Gray, Outfielder; Gobin, Outfielder; Mushlock, Out' fielder; Foster, Catcher. — ROBERT ROBINSON 24 TRACK Thomaston High School's Track Team enjoyed another victorious year. Under the supervision of Coach Albert Ebner, the boys proved themselves very able tracksmen. The Managers Edmund Foster and George McAdam also de-serve much credit for the success of the Track Team. Our Track Team, as usual, entered the Litchfield County Track Meet, and won this meet by a larger score than the school ever had done before. Our team has lost this meet only twice since it has been held. Many boys participated in this meet from our school. The younger boys of the school who are anxious to take part in a sport, find that track suits their purpose. In the Litchfield meet, Thomaston obtained 212 points out of a possible 338. The other schools that participated at Litchfield were The Junior Republic, New Milford High, and Litchfield High. The results from the Litchfield Meet were as follows: Cadet Class: 50 Yard Dash: W. Ryan, (2); C. Paczkowski, (3); E. GrcK hoski, (4). Baseball Throw: E. Grey hoski, (1); J. Holicki, (2); J. McAdam, (3) . Running Broad Jump: E. GrO' hoski, (2); W. Ryan, (3); J. Holicki, (4) . 220 Yard Relay: Thomaston won by Default. Junior Class: Running Broad Jump: T. Luboyeski, (1); J. Conaghan, (3). Baseball Throw: E. Tanski, (1); J. Conaghan, (2); A. Hathway, (3). Running High Jump: J. Torrence, (1); J. Monahan, (2) (Tie). 75 Yard Dash: J. Torrence, (1). Prep Class: Running Broad Jump: B. Grohoski, (1); E. Young, (2); W. Nyerick, (4). Baseball Throw: H. Kil-man, (1); E. Young, (2); R. Lumpkin, (4). Running High Jump: Grohoski and Nyerick Tie (1); Neddermann, (3) . 100 Yard Dash: H. Kilman, (1); B. Grohoski, (1). Intermediate Class: Running Broad Jump: E. L. Terrill, (4). 880 Yard Run: A. Bystry, (3); E. L. Terrill, (4). Running High Jump: W. Barrett, (1). 220 Yard Dash: W. Barrett, (1); W. Thomson, (4). 8 Lb. Shot Put: Chiz' mas, (1); A. Bystry, (3); M. PacZ' kowski, (4). Senior Class: 100 Yard Dash: R. Gooley, (1); R. Kloss, (2); R. Scott, (4) . 880 Yard Relay: Thomaston, (2). Running Broad Jump: P. Piazza, (1); R. Gooley, (2); Kloss, (3). 220 Yard Dash: R. Gooley, (1); R. Scott, (3). 12 Lb. Shot Put: J. Bystry, (1); S. Puzacke, (2) (Tie). Running High Jump: P. Bystry, (1); P. Piazza, (2). Yl Mile Run: P. Piazza, (1); M. Hod' koski, (2). Mile Run: S. Puzacke, (1); J. Bystry, (2). On May 25, 1940, W. Barrett, B. Grohoski, W. Johnson, J. Patrick, R. Scott, L. Terrill, and W. Thomson en-tered the Yale Meet at the Yale Field in New Haven. Thomaston received only three points at this meet, being 25 against very stiff competition. Bill Bar' rett earned two of these points coming in 4th in the final race. Our Relay Team placed third. Bill Barrett also placed third in his heat in the 100 Yard Dash. Bob Scott placed fourth in his heat. Many of the Thomaston boys en' tered the Westport Meet. The results from Westport were: Cadet Class: 50 Yard Dash: W. Ryan, (1). Baseball Throw: E. Gro' hoski, (2). Running Broad Jump: E. Grohoski, (1). Litchfield County 220 Yard Relay by Default. Junior Class: 75 Yard Dash: J. Torrence, (1). Baseball Throw: E. Tanski, (3). Running High Jump: J. Torrence, (1); T. Luboyeski, (4). Running Broad Jump: T. Luboyeski, (4). Prep Class: 100 Yard Dash: H. Kilman, (1); Nyerick, (4). Baseball Throw: H. Kilman, (1); E. Young, (2). Running Broad Jump: W.Nyerick, (1); E. Young, (4). Running High Jump: Nyerick, (1); Neddermann, (2). 220 Yard Relay by Default. Intermediate Class: 8 Lb. Shot Put: Chizmas, (1); A. Bystry, (2). 440 Yard Relay: Litchfield County. 880 Yard Run: A. Bystry, (2). Senior Class: 100 Yard Dash: G. Kloss, (2). 220 Yard Dash: K. Sand-ford, (2). 880 Yard Dash: P. Piazza, (1). Mile Run: M. Hodkoski, (2); J. Bystry, (3); S. Puzacke, (4). 12 Lb. Shot Put: J. Bystry, (2). Running High Jump: P. Bystry, (1); S. Puzacke, (2). Running Broad Jump: P. Piazza, (2); J. Bystry, (3). 880 Yard Relay: Litchfield County. The Letter Men of the Track Team were Nyerick, Young, Kilman, Barrett, Thomson, Scott, Grohoski, Torrence, Chizmas, Sandford, and Ed Foster. The following entrants were awarded their numerals: Tanski, Grohoski, Neddermann, and Bystry. 26 CHEER LEADING Thomaston High School has six fine cheerleaders. They are: Mary Piazza, Cecelia Kakowski, Lorraine Thulin, Margaret Conaghan, Helen Budney and Theresa Boylan. We consider them among the best dressed and the best coached cheerleaders in the state. Three new cheers featured this year are: SPELL CHEER With a T and an H and a T-H-O With an M and an A and a M-A-S With a T and an O and T-O-N That’s how you spell it, Here’s how you yell it, Thomaston! Thomaston! Team! BO - BO - SKI Bo - bo - ski - watten - dotten Wa - dotten - sh-h-h-h Bo ' bo - ski - watten - dotten Wa - dotten - sh-h-h-h Itten, bitten, widdely ditten Bo - bo - ski - watten - dotten Wa - dotten - sh-h-h-h (Pause) TEAM!!! COUNT CHEER 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 3 - 2 - 1 - 4 Who For What For Who are we gonna cheer for Thomaston, Thomaston Team, Team, Team ADELINE PETKE. 27 SCHOOL DANCES Several times each year we are given the use of our fine gymnasium for school dances. These alfairs have become increasingly popular with both boys and girls. With Mr. Ebner directing the school orchestra, the room becomes gay with popular tunes as we dance past our friends, Mrs. Ebner, Mrs. Davenport and our teachers. Between dances we drink “cokes or “pop” which are sold in the study hall. The first dance was held on November 15. The second, through the kindness of the freshman class, was given on December 21 for the enjoyment of the whole school. The feature attractions at this affair were the solo dances performed by Peggy Kipp, and several songs by Cecelia Kakowski. The dance on Saturday, February 15 was especially well attended. A specialty number was played by Joseph and Peter Bystry and Theodore Grohoski. We hope to enjoy many more of these school dances before the year is ended.—KAY LATIMER STUDENT COUNCIL Something new has been started this year, a Student Council, which meets for an hour each Tuesday. This council has been meeting to discuss school problems. The members consist of the president and the secretary of each class: namely, Eugene Martin and Anna Yurtin — Seniors; Floyd Johnston and Grace Reardon—Juniors; Robert Robinson and Marion Innes — Sophomores; Malcolm Aldrich and Kay Latimer—Freshmen. The pupils of each class present their problems to the representatives. These problems are then referred to the chairman, Eugene Martin. During the latter part of the period, Mr. Ebner is present to consider each question raised. In this way a great many matters are brought to the attention of the school directors. —KAY LATIMER THE OWL STAFF 28 The nucleus of the 1940-41 Owl Staff was called together in the fall of the school year for a meeting. The members were assigned to different departments according to their particular interest and ability. In order to acquire new members the veteran members made nominations from a large group of candidates. Then by vote, these candidates were elected and appointed to their respective departments. On separate nights the different groups would meet to work on their particular business. The senior members formed a special group to work on the Senior Section. The work continued throughout the year until all material was gathered and checked. Finally the contents were rounded into shape and made ready for the printers. By a special written ballot Arthur Kelley was elected Editor-in-chief and Beverly Turberg and Kenneth Lundberg were elected Assistant Editors. The following make up the rest of the staff: Lit-ertary Editors: Jean Wood, Gene Martin, Evelyn Thomson. Business Editors: William Aldrich, Kenneth Lundberg, Betty Bidwell, Robert Robinson. Athletic Editor: Dorothy Doty. Assistant: Robert Robinson. Senior Editor: Beverly Turberg. Alumni Editors: Cecelia Kakowski, Phyllis Lamb. Art Editor: Arthur Kelley; Assistants: Barbara Hod-koski, Robert Fournier. Photography Editors: William Aldrich, George Innes. Head Reporter: Kenneth Lundberg; Assistants: Evelyn Thomson, Robert Axel-by, Katherine Lattimer, Adeline Petke, Florence Luboyeski. Miss Goodwin and Miss Pettinico, our Faculty Advisors, have guided the work through all its stages. —EUGENE MARTIN 29 DRAMATIC CLUB On October 2, 1940 the Dramatic Club held its first meeting in Room 18. Twenty members were present. Officers for the year were elected as follows: Eugene Martin, president; Phyllis Platts, vice'president; Rosemary Lyons, secretary and treasurer. Douglass Coy and Alex Kilpatrick, who aided in last year's play were accepted into the club as new members. Others who were accepted as new members were: Margaret Conaghan, Kay Latimer, Armand De Fiore, Theresa Boylan, Dorothy O'Brien, Aline Mattson, Mary Piazza, James Conaghan, Helena Kakowski, Marjory Rich-ards, Thomas Dickson, Elizabeth Rayder, and Lorraine Thulin. Dorothy Doty and Arthur Kelley were chosen to coach new members in their plays, under the direction of Miss Pratt. The second meeting of the Dramatic Club was held in the evening in the auditorium. Thirty'three members were present. Jane Martin, Barbara Hodkoski, and Arley Anderson were accepted as new members. A motion was made and passed that members of the club should have some sort of pin. After the meeting a short one'act play was presented. It was entitled “Spring Party,” and Mildred Menke and Dorothy O Brien had the leads. On December 18, a third meeting was held in the auditorium. A bush ness meeting was postponed. Two Christmas plays were given by new members. The plays and casts are as follows: OUSTING SAM GROUCH Mrs. Livingston..........Helena Kakowski Sam Livingston........................Jack Serenson Jean Livingston....................Theresa Boylan Joan Norman..............Katherine Latimer Billy Clifford...........Thomas Luboyeski Hope Clifford..................Mary Piazza Ruby Johnson........................Marion Parsons A CHRISTMAS PARTY Miss Margaret Turnbull.....Peggy Conaghan Miss Agatha Turnbull.....Barbara Hodkoski Tim Snowe..........................Thomas Dickson Thief................................Jame Conaghan Policeman............................Jack Serenson Annie Blossom...................Elizabeth Rayder Nora..........................Mary Piazza Aline Mattson acted as prompter. 30 Dramatic Club—continued Early in February tryouts for the annual Dramatic Club production were held in Room 18. After a little difficulty Miss Pratt made the final selections. The title of the play was “Lamb to the Slaughter. It was pre-sented March 13 and 14. Dorothy Doty and Forbes Gibbs had the leading roles. The supporting cast was as follows: Jenny Wrenny. Jane Bane....... June Moon....... Sam Winters..... Mrs. Mainstay.. Tobias North.... Claribel North.. Rollo Hooper.... Nets Anderson. Phoebe Scoop... Oswald Gable... Rosalie Thomson ....Phyllis Platts ....Helen Budney ....Arthur Kelley .Rosemary Lyons .Robert Robinson ...Marion Parsons ... Robert Axelby ....Eugene Martin ..Mary Conaghan ....Jack Serenson Nancy Stoddard acted as prompter. Carol Thomson and Marion Innes worked on stage and properties. Thomas Luboyeski was in charge of sound effects. —ROBERT AXELBY ASSEMBLIES This year the student body has enjoyed a well-rounded program of assemblies. We have had more and better assemblies than ever. At most of the assemblies educational movies have been shown with programs practically every week and sometimes more often. Besides movie programs there have been other assemblies mostly to present outside speakers to the students. Early in the year Mr. Walker Sherman showed us slides and talked on the history of our flag. In the course of his lecture he made several mistakes which if noticed by the students were to be taken down. All students who handed in three or more mistakes were promised a box of “Mounds” given by the Peter Paul Company. After waiting for months a few of the students received one bar. The American Legion made two visits during the year. Once in an Armistice day program and another time for the eliminations in the oratorical contest. A few days before our Christmas vacation began the younger members of the Dramatic Club put on two plays. Between these enjoyable plays, carols were sung by the students. In February, Mr. Mathes of Post College in Waterbury showed the upperclassmen the documentary film, “The River” and two educational reels on the constructive forces of nature. The movie programs have included travelogues, films on manufacturing, musical pictures, educational films and unusual comedies and cartoons. The most notable films were “Roquefort Cheese,” Anti-Freeze,” “Army on Wheels,” “Safari on Wheels, “Sponge Divers,” “Eastman Kodak, “Posture.” New England, Past and Present,” “A Symphony Orchestra,” and “The Triumphal March from Aida. —KENNETH LUNDBERG ORCHESTRA There are seventeen members in the High School Orchestra including the director, Mr. Ebner. Four new members were added to the orchestra; Rosemary Westlake, Peggy Kipp, Richard Parsons, and Anthony Lauretano. At our first meeting the following of' ficers were elected: Conductor, Eugene Martin; Assistant Conductor, Alma Atwood; Secretary and Treasurer, Lu' cille Gotsell; and Librarian, Cecelia Ka' kowski. Our orchestra is very representative of the school from Seniors to Freshmen. The members and their instruments are: Alma Atwood, violin; Betty Reynolds, violin; Mildred Lundberg, violin; Dorothea Eisner, mandolin; Rosemary Westlake, guitar; Eugene Martin, piano; Lucille Gotsell, piano; Robert Robinson, piano; Richard Parsons, piano; Betty Bidwell, trombone; Marjorie North, trumpet; Charlotte Guertin, clarinet; Lester Terrill, tenor saxophone and clar' inet; Anthony Lauretano, drums; Ce' celia Kakowski, singer; and Peggy Kipp, dancer. The orchestra has played for card parties, lectures, the school plays, and many school dances which are always very well attended. During intermission at these dances special features are usu' ally presented by Theodore Grohoski, accordianist; Peggy Kipp, dancer; Ce' celia Kakowski, vocalist; and the orches-tra. The orchestra extends many thanks for the much appreciated cooperation of the alumni members: Joseph Bystry, Peter Bystry, Theodore Grohoski, Ken' neth Rein, William Barrett and Thomas Reynolds. They have helped us a great deal in making the orchestra what it is. —CECELIA KAKOWSKI 32 HI'Y CLUB On October 30, 1940 a group of boys met in Mr. Courtney’s room for the purpose of forming a Hi-Y Club. Officers for the year were elected as fob lows: Lester Terrill, President; William Thomson, Vice-President; Clifford Dodd, Secretary; and William Dayton, Treasurer. The amount of five cents each week was to be paid as dues by the members, whether they attended the meeting or not. It was decided that the membership of the club be limited to thirty members. Kenneth Sheldon and Kenneth Sanford volunteered to draw up a constitution for the club. The privilege of using the gymnasium and of meeting in the school each week was granted to the club by the School Board. At a later meeting William Thomson and William Lumpkin were appointed to look up the cost and the different types of pins which would be suitable to the club. Forbes Gibbs was chosen as the new Vice-President, to replace William Thomson who resigned from this office. A committee was chosen to arrange for a tour through Reymond’s Bakery in Torrington. On December 18, Robert Blakeslee gave a very interesting talk on his travels in Japan. In January four bowling teams were formed. The members of the teams were as follows: Team 1. Bernard Fackler, William Aid-rich, Edward Hotchkiss, Jack Serenson. Team 2. Eugene Martin, William Lumpkin, Kenneth Sheldon, John Kovaleski. Team 3. Kenneth Sanford, Alex Kilpatrick, Lester Terrill, Eugene Young. Team 4. Forbes Gibbs, James Haddon, Tom Luboyski, James Wilson. The teams decided to bowl every other Saturday afternoon. Although this is the first Hi-Y Club to be formed in this school, it has proved to be very successful and popular. —ROBERT AXELBY 33 THE SHUTTERBUGS Under the able guidance of Mr. Crowe, a camera club was formed in January. With the purpose of creating, maintaining, and extending the interests of photography throughout the Thomaston High School this organization started with twelve members. At our first meeting the following officers were chosen: President, Kenneth Sheldon; Vice-President, William Aldrich; Secretary, Kenneth Lundberg; Treasurer, Bernard Facie-ler. A constitution was written by Kenneth Sheldon and Kenneth Lundberg and accepted by the club. In the following weeks a dark room was built, a contact printer made and photographic supplies bought. Mr. Davenport graciously arranged for the school to buy the necessary equipment. It was also decided to hold a Picture Salon for members of the organization. It was planned to hold a contest each week and the winners to be entered in a final contest. Each week after the business meeting a program is held and developing and printing is done in the dark room. Among the programs were movies taken by Mr. Harry Swanson in Alaska and colored slides taken by Cameron Smith and George Innes. —KENNETH LUNDBERG THE ORATORICAL CONTEST This year for the first time, the Thomaston High School collaborated with the American Legion in its annual oratorical contest. Seven students wrote essays on the subject “The Meaning and Preservation of Americanism. These in turn were carefully corrected and revised under the supervision of Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Leavy. When the papers were in correct form the students practiced delivering them orally with Mr. Courtney. An elimination contest was held on February 25 and the following Sunday, March 2, the four remaining aspirants, Dorothy Way-ner, Betty Bidwell, Irene Rayder, and Robert Robinson each delivered his essay before an audience of townspeople in the High School auditorium. Judges were Mr. Walter Cottrell of the American Legion, the Rev. Dr. Stipeck, and Mr. Roland Tyler of the faculty of the Taft School in Watertown. Entrants were judged on (1) poise and personality, (2) accuracy and effect, and (3) powers to thrill and quicken the audience. Irene Rayder won the first prize of $3, Dorothy Wayner the second of $2 and Robert Robinson, the third, SI. After the contest members of the local Legion post, superintendent Davenport, and Mr. Dekker spoke to the audience, and congratulated the students on their fine work.-—ARTHUR KELLEY 34 MOCK-HEROIC PROSE A voice boomed out, shattering the tension of the room. With a gasp one of my comrades rose unsteadily, grasped about for support and slowly, with downcast face, trod the last few steps. To my right, someone sighed with relief that for the moment he had been spared. Seconds dragged by and turned into minutes. In agony I stifled a moan, expecting to be the next one. The tension was terrific and the room was electrified when again the voice boomed out. Behind me someone groaned, stirred and passed beside me. His eyes met mine and in them I saw a wild fear. I murmured a word of encouragement and prayed for strength for him and myself. One by one, my comrades' names were called. Each time my expectancy grew until I was sweating from hot fever. My heart beat louder and louder until it vibrated through the room like tom-toms on a still, jungle night. In the stillness of the room I got to thinking; what poor mortals were we, shaking in fear! Sooner or later everyone had to go. What was the use of worrying? Wasn’t I the stout-hearted one who in my boyhood days passed the haunted house in the dead of night? Hadn’t I while only ten chased the rabbit from his lair? Hadn’t I plucked the giant frog from his watery haven when only twelve? Let the rest of them quake! I would be bold. When finally my name was called, I leapt to my feet. With head held high and chest stuck out, I sauntered down the aisle and gave my oral report. —KENNETH LUNDBERG 35 ON SELECTING A HAT As I looked at my last year's felt hat, a wave of horror swept over me. Must I wear that awful dilapidated, crushed, out-obshape, featherless thing that was once known as a hat? No, I rebelled. I would not wear that hideous thing this winter. I’m sure that I don’t know whatever prompted me to buy that horrible green'colored hat last year, but of course, I was so young then, so incapable of selecting anything, but this year, things would be different. I approached my mother about buying a hat. She was ever so kind about it. “Oh, a hat,” she said vacantly. “Why you still have that pretty little green one you bought last winter.” Honestly, sometimes mothers can be so aggravating. “Oh, no,” I replied innocently, “remember that time it blew off and fell in the mud puddle?” Well, after a long persuasive argument, mother consented to let me buy a new hat, under her supervision. We went into a store, and there, on a big table, were hats piled upon hats. I nearly sank through the floor when I saw them. No wonder they were on sale. They looked like modes of '29. I tried one on just to please mother. I will be forever thankful that none of my friends saw me. It seemed as though I had been trying on hats for hours, when suddenly, I saw the hat of my dreams. It was exquisite. Words could not do justice to it. It was a black felt with a small brim, and the most wonderful black veil. It made me look like a beautiful young widow. I looked at the price tag—seven dollars and fifty cents. As I reverently put it back, a lump came into my throat. Perhaps in ten years I could buy it, but not now. Just then mother came up with a hat that my little sister could wear. This really was the end. I jammed on my old hat and stormed out the door, leaving mother to make the apologies. We shopped for hours, but to no avail. Finally we came to the last shop. There I had some success, although my pride was hurt when the saleslady said, “Children have such a hard time picking out hats.” Chib dren, indeed! When I came out, I was carrying a hat, the living image of the one I was wearing, only it was a darker green. The old proverb is, “A word to the wise is sufficient.” So I hope that you will listen to my advice: Don't waste hours and suffer from corns while trying to find a hat. Just look for one like your last year’s only a different color. No one will ever know the difference. —EVELYN THOMSON 36 SIR ROGER MEETS LADY ELLEN I came to Sir Roger’s house at four o’clock in the afternoon prepared for a pleasant and amusing evening. After the butler (or should I say foot' man or valet or houseman, for the Knight did not believe in extravagance) led me to the library, I was told that Sir Roger was finishing his tea and would see me in a short while. In the meantime, I roamed in the depths of the library seeking material which would clarify the theme of the opera which we were to see during the evening. At five o’clock less twenty min-utes, he came and recieved me with such humbleness that it was impossible to dislike such a fine person. We chatted for a short while on affairs of the day and then Sir Roger told me of his surprise which was a short visit with Lady Ellen, the sweetheart of the opera, before her performance. I was thrilled with this for it was a privilege and an honor to know such a person. At five o’clock and thirty minutes, an informal dinner was served to us with a leg of mutton as the chief meat. The butler’s wife had cooked and served it, saving the remains for the outside servants who had worked all day in the fields. Precious little it was too, for Sir Roger’s generosity was limited within his doors. After coffee, the Knight departed for his rooms to prepare himself for the opera. I did enjoy these times of peace and solitude to such an extent that time passed as a summer storm passing over a green strip of the countryside. Sir Roger appeared in full evening dress ready for our departure. He bade his butler a good night of sleep and off we started in the carriage. Arriving at Lady Ellen’s domicile, confusion met us at the door and after a few moments, we were admitted to Lady Ellen’s presence. There she sat (and I shall never forget this) clad in a beautiful blue gown eagerly awaiting us. Smiling she stood and held her hand to Sir Roger. This he kissed and held a moment looking deep into her eyes. The visit with her was all too short and dear for both of us. She was truly a great lady. On the way to the theater, I saw a tear in the old Knight’s eyes. Neither of us spoke for I now understood the feelings of Sir Roger. Lady Ellen's performance in the opera that night was one of her greatest. Truly a gifted artist, I shall cherish her as one of the most beautiful remembrances of my life.—ROSEMARY LYONS A MODERN PROLOGUE 37 The following is a series of descriptions, similar in character to Chaucer’s twenty-four characterizations — the only difference being the fact that these are of “modern times,” while those of Chaucer were quite dusty. Have you ever noticed, sometimes with horror, all the different char' acteristics that you find on a bus? Once, on my way to Waterbury, I spent the entire time just, should I say “sizing up” people? In these para-graphs I have given my opinion of each one, what I thought their profession to be, and what they were like. The Housewife: She must have been married at least nine years — for she had those “tired” lines in her face — but she was beautiful. Her daughter sitting be' side her, was also beautiful, for she had, like her mother, dark hair, flowing around her shoulders, framing an oval face with piercing, dark eyes. Her mother's face showed a light of understanding as she spoke affectionately to her daughter. She was modestly dressed and probably her purse was moderately filled. The Grandfather: His kind smile filled the whole bus with cheer. His understanding ex' pression made us feel he might be our own grandfather. To make his title correspond to his appearance, he had snow'white hair, a snowy moustache, lovely blue eyes, and on his nose rested spectacles. He was smoking what was probably his favorite pipe, and beside him lay his favorite cane. The Young Lover: Isn’t spring wonderful? It isn’t spring, as you know, but to look at the perfectly satisfied expression full of love for Mother Nature, on the face of him, you know he’s in love. He is in love, not only with a girl, but with everything about him — that is the impression that we get. Maybe it was his lovesick expression, but he seemed to be looking lovingly even at the driver. The High School Girl: She was an exception. As she slinked into the seat, a whiff of “Evening in Paris” fills the bus, and the Young Lover’s attention now rests interest' ingly upon her ladyship. She must have forgotten to manicure her nails at home, for she’s doing it now. I advise her to get clippers for her claws, instead of a file. Such beauty shouldn't exist! If you are the appreciative type, you will agree. The Old Maid: Her high collar, lace cuffs, buttoned shoes, and bored expression drove out the cheerfulness of the bus as she stepped in, and in its place was a musty atmosphere corresponding to her ancient ideas. You know, there are some women in this world who are beautiful, but who cannot seem to win a lover—and no one knows why except the ones she is pursuing. And after all their years of searching they become so cranky, and not exactly beautiful, that they realize it is useless to continue, for no man would take them now. Such, I believe, was the situation of this woman. She gazed in scorn at the high school girl, and threw a contemptuous glance at the poor lover. Probably the feelings were mutual. As she stepped off the bus, the musty atmosphere stepped off with her, and the bus again resumed its normal condition.—DOROTHY WAYNER }8 SISTERS Have you any sisters? I have two, and believe me, they are pests, even if they don't live at home; and if they did, I fear I would be a nervous wreck. My sisters are older than I am and so I must be the errand girl along with everything else. If one wants to wear a sweater or some other article of wearing apparel, I never hear “May I,” but sud' denly I see it walking around the house on the back of dear sister and nary a word may be said about it. And, of course, there are the times when opinions are asked and I venture forth with one. Immediately, I am pounced upon as a cat would pounce upon a mouse and those words, “Chib dren should be seen and not heard” are hissed into my ear by my ever loving sister. The other day emboldening myself, I ventured to ask, “What are you giving me for Christmas this year?” and I re' ceived, “It has been bought since July. It is shopworn and can wear a raincoat and rubbers and can use an umbrella. It has dogs, cats, and mice all over it. It is well fattened because everyone feeds it.” Now, my friends, I ask you, “Are' n’t sisters mean to tease like that?” By the way if you have any ideas on what it could be, I’m open to all suggestions. Now there’s the time when you bring the man of your heart home for supper, how those sisters can make you feel be' littled. Have you ever noticed how they delight in monopolizing the conversa' tion, also how they say in very sweet (honey sweet sticky) voice, “Sister dear, would you mind running out to the kit' chen and get me a glass of cold water with an ice cube or two in it?” Now that process takes approximately five minutes. Then, in the same voice, after you have given her one of those looks such as only you can give, she continues, “That’s a good little girl, dear, and don’t worry about Freddie,” (or whatever his name might be), “I’ll take care of him Oh yes! they have their good points. When you are three or four months back in your class dues and the Reader’s Digest comes out and then, to top it all, there is a good movie with Richard Greene in it and you’re broke, they are always there with the money. And, of course, if you need something new you can always drop a loud hint and in the next delivery from G. Fox and Com' pany there it is—. So perhaps. I’m not so sure, as to whether or not there is an advantage or a disadvantage in having sisters. I guess you’ll have to decide for yourself after all.—PHYLLIS R. LAMB 39 CLASS OF 1940 CLASS OF 1940 Nancy Alway—Thomaston, Conn. Lois Atkinson—Thomaston, Conn. Lynn Atwood—Green Acres Dairy Farm William Barrett—Seth Thomas Dorothy Brown—Seth Thomas Mildred Brown—Seth Thomas Charles Budney—Seth Thomas Alex Bystry—Seth Thomas Allan Campbell—University of Connecticut Elinor Charpentier—Boston University George Chizmas—Torrington Trade School Violet Conner—Seth Thomas Burton Curtiss—Plume 6? Atwood Richard Doyle—Seth Thomas Edmund Foster—Seth Thomas Clarence Frcdlund—Hartley Wire Die Co. John Gnatuk—Plume Atwood Theodore Griffin—Seth Thomas Robert Henderson—Thomaston, Conn. Walter Johnson—Seth Thomas Fred Johnston-—Seth Thomas Walter Klaneski—Seth Thomas Stanley Kloss—Seth Thomas John Longo—Seth Thomas Francis MacDonald—Chase Brass Works Elmer Middlcbrook—Seth Thomas Charles Neddermann—Plume 6? Atwood Doris Nelson—Priv. Sec.-—Mr. Hunter Elsie Nelson—Worth's, Waterbury John Patrick—First National Store, M'd'lbury Mary Petlak—Seth Thomas Edith Piazza—Seth Thomas Henry Ponitoski—Stanley's Market—S. T. Thomas Reynolds—Seth Thomas Irene Sand ford—Seth Thomas Nancy Scott—Seth Thomas Robert Scott—Gill's Machine Shop Irene Sitkicwicz—W. T. Grant Nellie Tanski—Seth Thomas Roger Thulin—Seth Thomas Jane Tycenski—Seth Thomas Donald Volovski—Seth Thomas John Waskewicc—Waterbury Tool Co. George Wilson—Seth Thomas Agnes Witkowski—Seth Thomas Dorothea Wood—P. G. Thomaston High Jeanette Zuchosky—Seth Thomas CLASS OF 1939 Ann Aldrich—American Brass Co. Sheila Alway—Mrs. Stanley Drzewccki, Thomaston Ruth Bavicr—Seth Thomas Phyllis Benson—Town Hall, Thomaston Thomas Davenport—Brown University Ben DcPecol—Seth Thomas Elizabeth Dickson—Seth Thomas Ruth Griffin—Fuller’s Dept. Store Theodore Grohoski—Seth Thomas Margaret Gustafson—Seth Thomas Elizabeth Haddon—Dr. Curran, Wbry. Virginia Kane—Post Business College Mae Kane—Seth Thomas Agnes Kraycski—Seth Thomas Thomas Lackman—Storrs, Conn. Dorothy Lampron—Mrs. D. Nichols Virginia Leigh—Seth Thomas Fred Lowther—Seth Thomas Jane Mackie—Wallace Barnes, Bristol Mary Marlak—Seth Thomas Virginia McAdam—Seth Thomas Madonna McMahon—Royal Academy Norbert Nest—Seth Thomas Anna Oleshko—Seth Thomas Helen Ostrowski—Payne Co. New Haven John Polowy—Plume Atwood Kenneth Rein—Seth Thomas Phyllis Turbcrg—Beth Thomas Dorothy Vogt—Eclipse Glass Co. CLASS OF 1938 Mario DePecol—Seth Thomas Joseph Guarnicri—Seth Thomas Randal Hathway—Haldcn Machine Pearl Lord—St. Francis', Hartford Thomas McIntyre—Seth Thomas Helen Atwood—Waterbury Hospital Mary Barnell—Seth Thomas Joseph Bystry—Seth Thomas Margaret Miles—Miles Meat Market Julia Postic—Mrs. Walter Guercrra Stanley Puzacke—Seth Thomas Catherine Reardon—Chase Metal Works Jane Rogozinski—Seth Thomas Mary Ryan—Hartley Wire Die Co. Raymond Santoro—Seth Thomas Pauline Shypinka—Seth Thomas Anna Strahan—Vincent, Miller Jones Robert Torrence—Seth Thomas Mary Tycenski—Seth Thomas John Waters—Scovills Janet Wilson—Seth Thomas Rose Yost—Mrs. George Griffin Sarah Delong—Mrs. Aldo Farini Elizabeth Kurdcka—Seth Thomas Wesley Lundbcrg—United Aircraft Zoia Marlak—Seth Thomas Gene Mcnke—University of Connecticut Emmie Brau'ckman—Mrs. Fred Sexauer August Bucki—U. S. Navy Eleanor Ciafardone—Myers Myers Francis Noack—Scovills Anne Polowy—Bay Path Institute Francis Volovski—Scovills Elsie Winters—Seth Thomas Clotildc Wood—Sarasota, Florida CLASS OF 1937 Helen Benson—Government, Washington Edward Doyle—U. S. Marines Reopard Hewitt—Thomaston Mfg. Co. Myrtle Hulme—Mrs. Warren Walker John Hurlburt—U. S. Cavalry, Texas Mary Malley—Mrs. Edward Chipmen, Bantam Maurice Malley—Scovills John Nelson—Pratt Whitney Telsford Nest—Seth Thomas Dorothy Ryan—Mrs. William Wagner Leroy Ryan—Seth Thomas 40 Marion Sitkicwicz—Washington, D. C. Bertha Stone—Mrs. Ira Norton Grace Whitcly—Mrs. George Baldwin Irving Wood—Deceased Henry Hodkoski—Seth Thomas CLASS OF 1936 May Guarnieri—Mrs. Andrew Barniak Ted Bcardslee—Thomaston Mfg. Co. Irene Bodanski—Mrs. Harry Thomson Eleanor Czyz—Loyola University Arthur Hall—U. S. Army, Florida Marian Doran—Watcrbury Hospital Arnold Foster—University of Wisconsin Alice Lackman—Mrs. Donald Selina Rcnaud Levesque—Scovills Alma Lowthcr—Deceased Robert Madeaux—Bristol Company Phyllis Menke—Seth Thomas Martha Mott—Mrs. Charles Baldwin Eleanor Sciarra—Patsy's Soda Shoppe Peter Yarcma—War Department Stephanie Zutant—Deceased Anastacia Zutant—Mrs. W. Gillman CLASS OF 1935 Thelma Atkinson—Mrs. Howard Allen Janet Fraser—Mrs. William Bailey Mary Ann Lauretano—Halden Machine Margaret McMahon—Plume £? Atwood Simion Sachncr—Pratt 6? Whitney Peggy Stevens—Mrs. Clarence Parsons Olga Volchuck—Mrs. Stephen Krenisky CLASS OF 1934 Lorton Wood—Clover Hill Dairy Marie Winzer—Mrs. J. Choppius Harold Olccse—Atlantic Gas Station Edward O'Connell—New Departure John Monahan—Bristol Brass Sherwood Fifield—Hendi's Machine CLASS OF 1933 Theodore Yurtin—Navy Yard, Calif. Ermine Santoro—Seth Thomas Samuel Johnson—Phoenix Construction Co. Olive Hockey—Mrs. Herbert Sagendorf Helen Giatas—Bridgeport Marian Kane—Mrs. Edward Gill Michael Lauretano—New Haven Alma Parsons—Mrs. Joe Granno CLASS OF 1932 Helen Holm—Mrs. William McEwan, N. Y. Sue Krayeski—Mrs. Michael Mozonski Mafalda Schappacasse—Mrs. M. Mueller Mildred Mott—Mrs. Clifford Fowler CLASS OF 1931 Grace Morton—Mrs. Clifford Hoyt Doris Lamb—Pediatric Supervisor George Axclby—Seth Thomas Acknowledgement We, of the Owl Staff, wish to thank all those who have so gen erously contributed their fine work to this year's Owl. ALL PHOTOGRAPHS BY GUALTIERI STUDIO i 3,5 • t � •“• V.! '� . . ♦ ‘ Wfr .'■ V ■.: ? 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