Thomaston High School - Owl Yearbook (Thomaston, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1957 volume:

FOREWORD In a time of international unrest when peace is the uppermost thought in most minds, it is imperative to think of the future. Since we are the generation of tomorrow, it is in our hands that the fate of the country lies. Our legacy is the solving of the problems facing American democracy. A large amount of the basic, practical knowledge necessary to becoming useful and dedicated citizens has been given to us. Ahead of us lies the understanding that comes of experience. It is our duty as members of society to make use of this knowledge and understanding. We have moved up the ladder of learning until we stand at the threshold of adult life. Whatever tomorrow brings, we look ahead proudly, and we hold fondly the memories of our high school years. THEME During the twelve years of our education, science has made astounding advances. Television has become a fixture in the home, penicillin is now an accepted dose for infection, the sound barrier has been broken, and preparations are being made to launch a man-made satellite. From satellites to rocket ships and trips through space .is not a long journey. To choose a theme for this yearbook, the senior class decided to explore the future. With our dedication being given to a beloved science teacher, where else could we look but to the realm of Science of the Future. 2 To LUCAS J. PASQUARIELLO whose interest in our development has made him admired by all, whose sense of humor and teaching ability have made his classes both lively and profitable, whose expert guidance has made sportsmen of athletes, whose friendship has made teacher-pupil relationships so pleasant, we, the class of 1957, with deep gratitude and sincere affection, dedicate this book. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD AND THEME DEDICATION SENIORS UNDERCLASSMEN ORGANIZATIONS ATHLETICS I__________ THOMASTON HIGH SCHOOL Seventeen years have not visibly changed the Thomaston High School Building. The equipment has been renewed, the staff has had some changes, but the classic architecture has made the building itself a landmark in the community. Through the years students have thoughtfully cared for the school so that now it looks almost as it did in its first year, 1939. BOARD OF EDUCATION 6 Standing, left to right: Peter Kurdeka, John Boguslawski, Seavey Morse, Harry Lynch, William Driscoll. Seated, left to right: Kenneth Tingley, Mrs. Percy White, Secretary; Dr. Daniel Sampson, Gilbert Nase, Chairman; Ulric Mather. SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE SEAVEY D. MORSE Please accept my appreciation for your efforts in compiling the 1956-1957 issue of THE OWL. Every yearbook project draws upon the many skills as learned and sharpened through your educational careers to date. The 1956-1957 OWL becomes not merely a recorded review and history of your 1956-1957 school year activities but a record expressing individual growth and achievement in the many learning processes. In years to come may you look back upon your Thomaston High School years as time well spent replete with happiness and fruitful experiences. SEAVEY D. MORSE PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE The problems of young people are imperative and intense. When those problems are compared with the responsibilities of adulthood, they fade into the background of happy memories of early years marked by carefree gaiety and varied opportunity. Those of us who are privileged to play a part in guiding the youth of this community toward the future will find gteat satisfaction in following the growth and progress of the boys and girls of the Thomaston High School. ALBERT B. EBNER 7 ALBERT B. EBNER HARRY W. ARNOLD Keene Teachers' College; B. Ed., New Hampshire University. Industrial Arts. WILLIAM G. DOMONELL B. S., Teachers' College of Connecticut; M. Ed., Hillyer College. Mathematics, Guidance, Owl Adviser, Eighth Grade Adviser. NORMAN A. FAGERQUIST B. S., Hyannis Teachers' College; M. A., New York University. Boys' Physical Education, Health, Athletic Director, Athletic Council. EVELYN A. GOODWIN B. A., Newcomb College; M. A., Boston University. English, French, Librarian, Bibliosophs' Adviser, Sophomore Class Adviser. 8 MYRTLE P. BARKER B. A., Colby College. English, Latin, Latin Club, Owl Adviser, Eighth Grade Adviser. GEORGIA H. DUNTERMAN B. A., Pennsylvania State University. English, Social Studies, Owl Chairman, Seventh Grade Adviser. ROSA F. GANGLOFF B. S., Boston University; M. A., Columbia University. English, Social Studies, Junior Red Cross Adviser, Pen Pal Club, Seventh Grade Adviser. LUCILLE E. GOTSELL A. B., Bryant College. Business Subjects, Owl Adviser, Junior Class Adviser. HAROLD V. HENDRICKSON A. B., Union College; M. A., University of Connecticut; M. A., Middlebury College. English, Dramatic Club Coach, Senior Adviser. ROSE E. LYNCH B. S., Arnold College; M. A., Fair-field University. Girls' Physical Education. Health, Guidance, Girls' Coach, Cheerleaders' Sponsor, Athletic Council Adviser, Bowling Club Sponsor. KENNETH A. MURDOCK B. S., Fitchburg Teachers' College; M. A., University of New Hampshire. Science, Ninth Grade Adviser. LUCAS J. PASQUARIELLO A. B., Amherst College; M. A., New York University. Science, Track Coach, Eighth Grade Adviser. CHARLES P. HOLBROOK B. S., Teachers' College of Connecticut; M. Ed., Hillyer College. English, Social Studies, Junior High Basketball Coach. ELEANOR M. MAHAR B. S., Farmington State Teachers' College. Homemaking, Homemakers Association Adviser, Eighth Grade Adviser. THOMAS F. MURPHY B. S., Bryant College. Business Subjects, School Treasurer, Sopjjomore Class Adviser. HELEN S. PLATT A. B., Russell Sage College; M. A., Radcliffe College. Social Studies, Brown and Gold Adviser, National Honor Society Adviser, Forum Adviser. THOMAS F. REYNOLDS B. S., Teachers' College of Connecticut; M. A., Fairfield University. Industrial Arts, Camera Club Adviser, Owl Adviser. RAYMOND J. RYAN B. S., Danbury State Teachers' College. Mathematics, Social Studies, English, Junior High Soccer, Varsity Baseball Coach, Supervisor of Admissions, Eighth Grade Adviser. DORIS B. WATERS B.S., Boston University. Art Supervisor, Owl Adviser. GRACE MASON Secretary to the Superintendent. 10 A LUCILLE MARTIN R. N., Waterbury Hospital. School Nurse. GEORGE E. ROBINSON B. A., University of Connecticut; M. A., New York University. Music Supervisor, Music Clubs Sponsor. WALTER A. SCHMIDT B. A., Tufts College; Ed. M., Tufts Graduate School. Social Studies, Driver Training, Junior Varsity Basketball Coach, Student Council Adviser, Ninth Grade Adviser. ROBERT H. WYLLIE B. S., Boston University; Ed. M., Boston University. Mathematics, Supervisor of Admissions, Junior Class Adviser. ETHEL JOHNSON Secretary to the Principal. HERBERT EDWARD KOENIGSBAUER Who has held the heights more surely than thou ... all around fellow . . . Herb Class Basketball 1, 3; Basketball Manager 2, 3; Athletic Association 2, 3; National Honor Society 3; President 4; Class President 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Owl Stoff 4; Special Chorus 3; Brown and Gold 3 4; Latin Club. CHRISTINE DOROTHY WARNER Diamonds are a girl's best friend . . . everybody's pal . . . Tina J. Varsity Basketball 1; Vorsity Basketball 2, 3; Girls' State '56 Class Secretary 4; Brown and Gold 4. President's Message An era of our lives is coming to its conclusion with our graduation this June. For some, it will be the end of their scholastic education, while for others it is just the beginning of a long road of specialized learning. But, in either of these two pathways, it can be said that we have something in common. We have all received a basic foundation of knowledge, which is so necessary in our democratic society of today. In realizing this to be a fact, I, on behalf of the entire Class of 1957, would like to express my sincerest appreciation to the Board of Education, faculty members, and parents, who have made our present achievements possible and have shown us the pathway to future achievements. 12 RICHARD ALAN BERG Let tomorrow take care of tomorrow . . . basketball's main attraction . . . Rich Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Baseball Manager 1; Track 2; Class Vice President 4; Special Chorus 1, 2, 3. CAROL ANN PECK In her tongue is the law of kindness . . . neat os a pin . . . Carol Bowling Club 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Class Treasurer 3, 4; Brown and Gold 3, Treasurer 4. HERBERT E. KOENIGSBAUER JACQUELINE MARIE BROPHY I'll find a way, or make it . . . star on the basketball court . . . Jackie Varsity Basketball 2, 3; Class Basketball 1, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3; Owl Staff 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Thomascope 1. REBECCA MABEL CHIPMAN Born with a gift of laughter . . . sharp dresser . . . Becky Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Basketball Manager 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Brown and Gold 4. ROBERT LOWELL ARMSTRONG I love to meditate on anything but books . . . Plymouth vs. sound barrier . . . Tiny Class Basketball 1, 2; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 3, 4; Varsity Soccer 3, 4. BRENDA LOU BOTHROYD Charm is the measure of attraction's power . . . terror in her Big M . . . Bren Basketball 3, 4; Bowling Club 2; F.H.A. 1. LYNNE RUTH BRADSHAW Imagination is as good as many voyages — and how much cheaper . . . good at the easel . . . Lynne Class Basketball 3, 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Thomascope 1. LINDA MAE BREDICE Of finer form or lovelier face . . . career minded . . . Linda National Honor Society 3, 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, Secretary 4; Bibliosophs 3, 4; Thomascope 1; Latin Club 2; Glee Club 4; Student Council 4; Junior Marshal '56; Laurel Girls' State '56. MILDRED LOUISE ATWOOD There is no place more delightful than home . . . chocolate cake — her specialty . . . Milli Class Basketball 1, 2, 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 2. NANCY ANN BOTHROYD So sweet a tongue for any kind of pain . . . whiz on wheels . . . Nance Class Basketball 3; Bowling Club 2; F.H.A. 1. 13 BARBARA ANN CURTISS The peace of evening in her quiet ways . . . excels in anything she does . . . Bobbie Class Basketball 1, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Bibliosophs 2, Secretary 3, President 4; Owl 'Staff 2, 3, Literary Editor 4; Latin Club Vice President 2; Glee Club 4. RICKARD BERNARD DARM King of terrors . . . his car ? .. . Speedy Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Dance Band 1, 2. PAUL JOSEPH FARRELL The terrible burden of having nothing to do . . . his favorite: Bartlett's Familiar Quotations Moose J. Varsity Soccer; J. Varsity Baseball; Varsity Soccer 1, 2, 3. PATRICIA JOYCE FOSCO The very pink of courtesy . . . solid gold Cadillac . . . Pat Class Basketball 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Brown and Gold 4. JAMES GEORGE DeBISSCHOP Science is vastly more stimulating than the classics . . . the friendly type . . . Jim Class Vice President 3; Owl Staff 1. LAWRENCE FRANK DUFFANY It is completely unimportant, that is why it is so interesting . . . Lemmons' able soda jerk . . . Buggs Class Basketball 1, 2, 3; Owl Staff 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4. V A vTl W % CATHERINE ELLEN HOWARD Her modest charms have gained her many friends . . . capable Bibliosophs treasurer . . . Cay Bowling Club 1 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Brown and Gold Staff 4; Owl Staff 4; Bibliosophs 2, 3, Treasurer 4. FAITH EMILY KNOX My idea of an agreeable person is one who agrees with me . . . perpetual Patsy-ite . . . Faith Class Basketball 1, 2; Bowling Club 1, 2; Brown and Gold 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Orchestra 1, 2 3. HENRY EDWARD GANCOS Body, Boots, and Britches . . . Elvis Presley of T. H. S. . . . Hank Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Varsity Soccer 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2. JUDITH FRANCES GRANO Italy, my Italy . . . Mohawk's favorite counselor . . . Judy Bowling Club 1; J. Varsity Basketball 2; Class Basketball 2; Thoma-scope 1; Owl Staff 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1, 4. MYRA ELIZABETH GILLMAN Of good natural parts and a liberal education . . . the pleasing blush . . . Myra Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1 2, 3, 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Brown and Gold Staff 4. DOROTHEA HARRIS When I read Shakespeare I am struck with wonder . . . peppy cheerleading captain . . . Dotsy Cheerleading 2, 3, Captain 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Association 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Brown and Gold 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4. BRENDA ANN KLOCKER All educated Americans first or last go to Europe . . . Jolson's greatest fan . . . Bren Bowling Club 2, 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Owl Staff 3, 4; Orchestra 1; Bibliosophs 2, 3, Vice President 4; Latin Club Secretary 2; Glee Club 4; Dramatic Club 2, 2, 4. HOWARD G. KNOX Just the little things I forget . . . a style of acting all his own . . . Howie Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Owl Staff 3; Brown and Gold 3, 4; Thoma-scope 2. 15 JAMES FREDERICK LAWSON ''Go West, young man . . . home on the range . . . Tex Class Basketball 1, 2, 3; J. Varsity Soccer 1. HELEN ANN MYCHNIOW make the most of all that comes . . . our private secretary . . . Helen National Honor Society 3, 4; Owl Typing Editor 4; Brown and Gold 3, Typing Editor 4; Class Treasurer 1; F.H.A. 1, 2. 16 PATRICIA ANN KONITSKI Patience is the remedy for troubles . . . refined and athletic . . . Pat Varsity Basketball 2, 3; J. Varsity Basketball 1; Class Basketball 4; Bowling Club 2, 3, 4; Btown and Gold 3, Secretary 4; Owl Staff 4; F.H.A. 1, 2. THELMA IDA KRAMER Artists and Models . . . jovial and gay . . . Thelm Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3; Owl Staff 1, 2, Art Editor 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Thomascope 2. MARY KUIBEDA Smile and the world smiles with you . . . apt seamstress . . . Mary Class Basketball 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4. FRANCES CLAIRE LABATT Given to redeem the human race from error . . . flair for writing . . . Fran Class Basketball 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3 President 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Brown and Gold Editor 3, 4. MARY JANE McQUARRIE I laugh for hope hath happy place with me . . . makes friends easily . . . Mac Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; J. Varsity Basketball 1, 2; Field Hockey 4; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3 4; Bibliosophs 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Dramatic Club 2, 4; Brown and Gold 3, 4; Special Chorus 1, 2; All-State 4. SUSAN LOUISE NASE Life is never the same again . . . zealous basketball fan . . . Sue Class Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1„ 2; Field Hockey 4; Dramatic Club; Glee Club; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3. DOROTHY MARION ROGOZINSKI There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability . . . quiet but well known . . . Dot Basketball 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2. JAMES THEODORE RYAN I 'sped I growed. Don't think nobody never made me . . . great orator . . . Ted Class Basketball 1, 2, 3; Student Council 4; Owl Staff 4; Brown and Gold 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Glee Club 4. ROBERT THEODORE ROY I am Don Juan, curst from age to age . . . hates school books . . . Ruggy Class Basketball 1 2, 3, 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, Photography Editor 3. GEORGE HERBERT PARSON People who make no noise are dangerous . . . tall, blond, and handsome . . . Butch Class Basketball; J. Varsity Basketball 2. PETER WILLIAM RAYDER Life is just one darn thing after another . . . Captain Video . . . Pete Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 4; Athletic Association 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3, President 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Special Chorus 3, 4. JOY SCHLICHER What now if the sky were to fall? . . . studious . . . Joy National Honor Society 3, 4; Brown and Gold 3; Owl Staff 1, 2, Business Manager 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2; Latin Club 2. 17 JANE ELIZABETH PECCO As merry as the day is long . . . infectious giggle . . . Jane Class Basketball; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4. LINDA ROESING I will maintain it before the whole world . . . vivid imagination . . . Linda Class Basketball 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Student Coun-cil. Secretary 3; Special Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Band 3; Owl Staff 1, Art Editor 2, Editor-in-Chief 3, 4; Latin Club; Class Secretary 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, Vice President 4; All State Chorus 4; Thoma-scope 2. SUSAN SCHMELTER My heart is all a-flutter like the washing on the line . . . longstemmed American beauty . . . Sue Basketball 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 4; Special Chorus 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1; Brown and Gold 3; Latin Club 2; Class Secretary 3. BARBARA ANN SMITH Boldness, again boldness, and ever boldness . . . happy-go-lucky . . . Barb Dramatic Club. JOSEPH VALAITIS And so ends the bloody business of the day . . . son of leisure . . . Joe Class Basketball 3; Basketball 2, 4; Baseball 4; J. Varsity Soccer 1; Varsity Soccer 2, 4; Latin Club; Special Chorus. - 7 ROBERT H. WHITE I will sit down now but the time will come when you will hear me . . . our globe trotting senior . . . Bob Class Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1; Basketball Manager 2, 3, 4; Athletic Association 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Brown and Gold 3; Latin Club 2. JEAN AUDREY SMITH What is the use of speech? . . . Jeannie with the light blonde hair . . . Jean J. Varsity Basketball 3; Class Basketball 1, 2, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Brown and Gold 4. GERALD JOHN SZOKA I wish that practicing was not so different from preaching . . . good sport . . . Gerry Owl Staff 2, Photography Editor 3. EARL WILLIAM WOOD Standing with reluctant feet . . . senior salesman . . . Billie Class Basketball 1, 2; J. Varsity Basketball 1; Varsity Soccer Manager 2; Athletic Council 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Dramatic Club 2. i 18 SENIOR CLASS First row, I. to r.: Frances Labatt, Linda Bredice, Helen Mychniow, Richard Berg, Christine Warner, Herbert Koenigsbauer, Lynne Bradshaw, Barbara Smith. Second row, I. to r.: Nancy Bothroyd, Thelma Kramer, Rebecca Chipman, Mildred Atwood, Brenda Bothroyd, Jane Pecco, Jean Smith, Mary Kuibeda, Susan Nose, Patricia Konitski. Third row, I. to r.: Catherine Howard, Joy Schlicher, Dorothea Harris, Jackie Brophy, Barbara Curtiss, Susan Schmelter, Linda Roesing, Brenda Klocker, Judy Grano, Dorothy Rogozinski. Fourth row, I. to r.: Mary Jane McQuarrie, Robert Roy, Lorry Duffany, James DeBisschop, Paul Farrell, Kenneth Fox, Joseph Valaitis, William Wood, Donald Fredlund, Robert White. Fifth row, I. to r.: Mr. Hendrickson, Adviser; Howard Knox, Gerald Szoka, Peter Rayder, Robert Armstrong, Ted Ryan, Fred Lawson, Henry Gancos, George Parsons, Rickard Darm. Senior Class History As we near the end of our school days at Thomaston High, we can look back at our previous years in school with pride, many laughs, and just a few tears. After two years of confusion and getting used to the school in seventh and eighth grade, we became Freshmen. This year we elected class officers, gave our first dance, 'April in Paris, which was a great success, and took part in school athletics and other organizations. As Sophomores we were again active in many extra curricular activities, and this year too, we gave a dance, Over the Rainbow, which was a hit both socially and financially. Then, suddenly, we found we were Juniors. The excitement of this year started with the ordering of our class rings. There was even more excitement when we received them in March. After much worrying, scurrying, and hard work, we topped off our Junior year with the most delightful prom the school has ever seen. We called it Under Paris Skies. Now, at long last, we have reached the top rung of the ladder — we are Seniors. In our usual manner we started things off with a bang with our highly successful Senior Auction. We sold everything from food to car washes. Following our auction, we had the privilege of getting out of class to have our Senior pictures taken. The Christmas Ball retraced the successful footsteps of our many previous dances. This year many of our class participated in school activities and organizations. In June, our school days will be ended by the most important activity in our Senior year — graduation. Yes, as we look back on our days at T. H. S., we can be proud of our representation in school sports, the National Honor Society, and other organizations. Through the years our class has shared many experiences. We will cherish always the memories of our days at Thomaston High School. 19 A stitch in time . . . Play Pen - Jumbo Size Yup, , did it with my hammer. The Seniors are in a whirl! REFLECTIONS Sign in, please! UNDERCLASSMEN First row, I. to r.: Virginia Krayeski, Ann Gallup, Patricia Adam, Miss Gotsell, Adviser; Carol Eggelston, Joan Bartlett, Carol Barniak. Second row, I. to r.: Patricia MacDonald, Ruth Fosco, Mary Ann Dailey, Dorothy Bergman, Joyce Brammer, Sylvia Grohoski. Third row, I. to r.: Kenneth Koval, Thomas Johnson, Peter Farrell, Tom Bighorn, Jr., Peter Knightly, Bruce Monahan, John Knox. JUNIOR CLASS First row, I. to r.: Barbara Picco, Karen Wheeler, Barbara Vanasse, Robert Wyllie, Adviser; Elsa Thulin, Marsha Songster, Judith Thomson. Second row, I. to r.: Virginia Welton, Marcia White, Jocqueline Steiner, Betty Rowley, Shirley Moskaluk, Dolores Ryan, Gloria Bishop. Third row, I. to r.: Nubby O'Connell, Louis Stevens, Barbara Parker, Ruth Ann Root, Judith White, Monique Pater, George Ruggles, Deward Olcese, Peter Thulin. 22 Junior Class History It's O'long way up the ladder of success until one becomes a Junior but the Class of 1958 has finally made it. We're past those years of being small and lost as seventh and eighth graders among towering high school students. In the 1954-1955 school year, as Freshmen, we held several parties and a successful dance — Spring Fever. Our food sales brought us additional profits so that we were able to climax the year with a class trip to New York. As Sophomores we held two dances, Sadie Hawkins' Day Dance and Make Believe Ballroom. These were both smash hits. This year, also, the class descended on New York and helped to establish the tradition. Most of our day in New York was spent on a tour at the United Nations Building. This, our Junior year, has been the busiest year yet. The Junior Prom in the spring was its peak. Before that, in October, we ordered our class rings and were wearing them proudly by January. The tradition of the annual class trip continued and fully rounded out the year. Our class Officers are Edward Olcese, President; Sylvia Gro-howski, Vice-President; Marsha Songster, Secretary; Elsa Thulin, Treasurer. The shortest distance . . . Friends, Romans . . . The Line-Up First row, I. to r.: Loroine Stacheleck, Sandra Williams, Laraine Szymanski, Mr. Murphy, Adviser; Linda Serduck, Rita Weingart, Rachel Raider. Second row, I. to r.: Patricia Woznikaitis, Karen Simpson, Carol Tindell, Florence Roman, Jane Woodbridge, Bonnie Voghel, Sylvia Stuart, Diane Schmelter. Third row, I. to r.: Eugene Ptachinski, John Taylor, Seth Thomas, Bill Ryan, Ed Waters, Terry Sanderson, Peter Rogozinski, Arthur Roy, Roger Perreault, Henry Wolfe. SOPHOMORE CLASS First row, I. to r.: Carole Brower, Arlene Atherton, Priscilla Adam, Regina Frechette, Miss Goodwin, Adviser; Diane Benson, Sandra Didsbury, Patricia Dorm, Valery Mitchell. Second row, I. to r.: Gay Baldwin, Carole Labatt, Margaret Farrell, Liz Langevin, Ann Osterman, Linda Bothroyd, Donna Hannon, Leola Bullock, Virginia Peck. Third row, I. to r.: Paul Gustafson, Kirk Koenigsbauer, Helen Lytle, Sylvia Nilson, Linda Pierpont, Pat Handrinos, Bob Monroe, Dennis Drzwecki, Mike Stout. Fourth row, I. to r.: Dean Carlson, John Brophy, George Harlow, Don Potter, Tom Duffany, Paul Linsley, Mike Bruscino, Harold Dick, Conrad Johnson. 24 Sophomore Class History During two frantic years as students in the junior high school, we managed to win two gold cups, one for selling the most card party tickets and one for being class basketball champions. Now after two years in the senior high school, we feel that we are ready to assume the responsibility of upperclassmen. We began our Freshman year with the thrill of our first class meeting as senior high school students. At this meeting we elected as class officers: William Ryan, President; Diana Benson, Vice-President; Rachel Raider, Secretary; Kirk Koenigsbauer, Treasurer; and Seth Thomas, Student Council Representative. Under their leadership we sponsored our first dance, The Bobby-Sox Hop, and still another dance, Stardust. The members of the class participated in sports and organizations of the school. This year we began our activities with our Crazy Mix-Up Dance. The class this year made a fine showing in the sale of card party tickets and the class was well represented on varsity and intramural sports' teams. Our class officers this year were Kirk Koenigsbauer, President; Diana Benson, Vice-President; Rachel Raider, Secretary; Thomas Duffany, Treasurer; and George Harlow, Virginia Peck, and Seth Thomas, Student Council Representatives. The quality of mercy . . . The Receptionist Hey, Ma — Look at me! Mechanics II First row, I. to r.: Susan Ford, Sandra Vonnasse, Helen Hurlbert, Miss Mahar, Adviser; Mr. Murdock, Adviser; Susan Hellerich, Shirley Knox, Carol Gunderson, Joyce Monroe. Second row, I. to r.: Sandra Totten, Barbara Puzacke, Elizabeth Borg, Carol Van Buren, Dorothy Brommer, Barbara Monroe, Lois Dupar, Irene Ford, Diane Olcese, Judy Blackmer, Carolyn Besky. Third row, I. to r.: Ronald Knox, Richard Barr, Martin Thulin, Edward Smith, Robert Sanford, James Seren-son, Brian Murdock, Robert Matteson, Benjamin Fransozo. Fourth row, I. to r.: Armond Garbatini, Layton Harriman, Benny Bereza, Richard Fisher, Robert McDonald, Stewart Fraser, Bruce Osterman, Randolph Seidler. FRESHMAN CLASS First row, I. to r.: Marsha Wright, Barbara Hrica, Arnold Perrin, Peter Roesing, Mr. Schmidt, Adviser; John Ryan, Dennis Fisher, Jo Ann Gauthier, Elizabeth Lincoln. Second row, I. to r.: Mary Ann Gesmondi, Mary Ann Savage, Cindy Bailey, Lucinda Catlin, Joann Bogus, Rebecca McKeag, Carole Mojewski, Noella Ruel, Sandra Bishop, Penelope Roesing, Patricia Avery. Third row, I. to r.: Sandra O'Connell, Lindo Grant, Gertrude Lincoln, Helen Handle, Margaret Duffany, Barbara Sgambato, Shirley Handle, Barbara Sanzeri, Beverly Beardslee, Rosemarie Sgambato, Barbara Nose. Fourth row, I. to r.: Adolf Wojchiehowski, Bernard Ebner, Harrow Kindness, William Driscoll, Peter Conrad, Sumner Adams, Raymond Gangloff, Walter Speck, John Mitchell, Louis Fluet, Terrence Doyle. 26 FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY We arrived in September, 1954, a part of the high school at last. We found this new atmosphere very different from that of the grammar school. Although our seventh and eighth grade years were spent getting familiar with our surroundings, we were able to win the trophy for Field Day activities. Now we are really a part of Thomaston High School — finally Freshmen! This year since we are able to participate in the senior high sports we have Stuart Fraser, Bob McDonald, Arnold Perrin, Bill Driscoll and Pete Brophy on our Junior Varsity Basketball team. On the girls' team we have Sandra O'Connell, Sandra Vanasse, Bonnie Nase, Joannie Gauthier, Diane Olcese, Judy Blackmer, Barbara Sgambato, Rosemarie Sgam-bato, Noella Ruel and Marsha Wright. The Freshmen on our cheerleading squad include Beth Lincoln, Penny Roesing and Mary Ann Gesmondi. We held a successful food sale in the fall of the year making twenty-seven dollars and twenty-three cents for our spring dance. Elected as our officers this year were John Ryan, President; Peter Roesing, Vice President; Dennis Fischer, Secretary; and Arnold Perrin, Treasurer. Student Council Representatives are Penny Roesing, Stuart Fraser and Robert McDonald. Our class advisors are Miss Mahar, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Murdock. Student Assembly First row, I. to r.: Clare Porker, Carol Trosky, Cecilea Caron, Jody Fox, Mr. Pasquariello, Adviser; Mr. Ryan, Adviser; Karen Kobryn, Rosann Knox, Sue Thelin, Hannah Beecher, Judy Ryan. Second row, I. to r.: Ronald Batick, Christine Andrade, Joan Paczkowski, Sharon Pecco, June Campbell, Jean Barnes, Rosemary Smith, Joan Porch, Carol Batick, Frances Dayton, Richard Klimanoski. Third row, I. to r.: Paul Tarini, Raymond Lavoie, Barry Johnson, Kirk Sanford, James Handle, Stephen Krenisky, Robert Bothroyd, Scott Bothroyd, Robert Suckly, Bruce Nelson, Grover Gilbert. Fourth row, I. to r.: Clifford Wheeler, George Little, Richard Cop, John Benson, Robert Peck, Edward Grabherr, Ronald Kennedy, Terry Simpson, Richard Synott, George Cook, John Farrell. EIGHTH GRADE First row, I. to r.: Mary Lou Bowkett, Alice Grono, Sandra Jensen, Charles Fray, Mrs. Barker, Adviser; Mr. Dononell, Adviser; Judy Duncan, Ann Knox, Adriann Vezzani. Second row, I. to r.: Barbara Acker, Rosemary Conrad, Holly Ruel, Gail Eggleston, Lois Nadeau, Joan Gallagher, Rosemary Rosko, Susan Blackmer, Donna Hart, Carol Grohoski, Lucy Fluet. Third row, I. to r.: John Reddick, Tom Waters, Evelyn Batchelder, Marilee Wellersdick, Margaret Morrison, Margaret Homan, Sharon Kane, Georgine Bruscino, William Arlofski, John Songster, James O'Brien. Fourth row, I. to r.: Gerald Mosimann, Bruce Anderson, Charles Philbrook, Richard Cable, Robert Young, Vincent Rossi, Richard Griffin, Robert Morse, Tom Dailey, Kurt Selchow, Walter Carrington. 28 First row, I. to r.: Marion Kohanski, Janice Goodridge, Jean Costick, Patricia Bartlett, Miss Gangloff, Adviser; Diane Bredice, Barbara Thulin, Karen Kosikowski, Joanne Devino. Second row, I. to r.: Harold Olcese, Alice Cook, Patty Rosso, Lillian Bellmoy, Pauline Bartlett, Shirley Simpson, Karoline Ford, Barbara Post, Bonnie Nield, Martha Porch, Robert McManus. Third row, I. to r.: Michael Little, Russell Atwood, Paul Szymanski, Clayton Barnes, Joe Lytle, Carolyn Nelson, Herbert Farrell, Edward Doyle, Frank Gawrych, Jerry Mozonski, Peter Raider. Fourth row, I. to r.: Edward Englehardt, Ray Rossi, George Sullivan, Richard Fenn, James Sanderson, George Anticoli, Edmond Monroe, Martin Albright, Glenford Root, Paul Fenwick. SEVENTH GRADE First row, I. to r.: Sally Sholtis, Diane Serduck, Joyce llnicky, Elaine Cino, Geraldine Rossi, Mr. Holbrook, Advisor; Mrs. Duntermon, Advisor; Kathleen Kurdeka, Genieveve Poeton, Susan Tingley. Second row, I. to r.: Anne Klobedanz, Kathleen O'Conner, Ingrid Johnson, Mary Beth Landers, Karen Parson, Marie Ducharme, Linda Frechette, Carol Krayeski, Joann Lyga. Third row, I. to r.: Richard O'Connell, David Monahan, Carol Wojciechowski, Louise St. Laurent, Barbara Catlin, Bonnie Bristol, Karen Gill, Rosalie Weingart, John Morgan, Richard Fluet. Fourth row, I. to r.: Douglas Atwood, Fred Morgan, Joel Avery, Henry Osowiecki, Allen Dickinson, Kenneth Linsley, Ted Kingsbury, Terry Farrell, Philip Brown, Nelson Perrin, Raymond Cwick. 29 East Side Seniors First row, I. to r.: Pot McDonald, Jackie Steiner, Harrow Kindness, Bob White, Ted Kingsbury, Douglas Atwood, Pat Darm. Second row, I. to r.: John Ryan, David Monahan, Barry Johnson, Cindy Bailey, Beth Lincoln, Bonnie Nose, John Farrell, Allen Dickinson, Arnold Perrin, Sylvia Stuart, Lynda Pierpont. Standing, I. to r.: Kathleen Kurdeka, Paul Szymanski, George Anticoli, Herb Farrell, John Mitchell, Carol Barniak, Faith Knox, Brian Murdock, Bill Woods, Mildred Atwood, Mary Beth Landers, Mr. Robinson, Director; Clifford Wheeler, Bob Morse, Ben Ebner, Bob McDonald, Rick Darm. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB First row, I. to r.: Marcia White, Judy White, Sylvia Nilson, Mr. Robinson, Adviser; Dorothy Bergman, Ann Osterman, Mary Jane McQuarrie. Second row, I. to r.: Bonnie Nose, Joanne Gotsell, Marsha Wright, Penny Roesing, Margaret Farrell, Kay Kelly, Edyth Monroe, Judy Blackmer, Carol Eggleston. Third row, I. to r.: Susan Hellerich, Virginia Peck, Lynne Bradshaw, Linda Bredice, Susan Schmelter, Linda Roesing, Carol Labatt. Fourth row, I. to r.: Becky Chipman, Barbara Curtiss, Susan Nase, Brenda Klocker, Noella Ruel, Barbara Hrica, Ann Gallup. 32 MUSIC CLUBS The band, under the excellent direction of Mr. George Robinson, started the year by presenting some lively marching for the Halloween and Armistice Day parades. On December 16th the townspeople were ushered into the pre-Christmas festivities by an inspiring concert of Christmas music by the band and the girls' chorus. Samplings of the same concert were presented to the students of the high school in an assembly the last day before the beginning of the Christmas holidays. At this assembly the entire school sang Christmas caroles to the accompaniment of the band. The band presented its annual winter concert on February 19th with a variety of numbers ranging from Bathsheba to such novelties as Goofin and Elephant's Tango. The band members had the opportunity of playing under another conductor when they held a joint concert with a near-by school. At the University of Connecticut the school was represented by band for the state band festival on May 14th, and later, along with the Girls' Glee Club, they attended the county festival at Norfolk. The year's activities ended with the Memorial Day parade in which the band marched. Again this year individual music students attended various activities; Mary Jane McQuarrie, Linda Roesing, and Paul Gustafson representing the chorus, and Mildred Atwood, representing the band at the All-State Concert. Mildred Atwood was also chosen to attend the All-Eastern competition in Atlantic City, New Jersey. With the activities that are listed above, the readers of the Owl can see that there was not a moment in which the music clubs were idle. THE BAND ORGANIZATION Flute Patricia Darm Douglas Atwood Ted Kingsbury Clarinet Pat MacDonald Jackie Steiner Harrow Kindness Robert White John Ryan David Monahan Lucinda Bailey Kathleen Kurdeka Paul Szymanski Barry Johnston Saxophone Christine Andrade Sylvia Stuart Arnold Perrin Rachel Raider Bass Clarinet Linda Pierpont Baritone Allen Dickinson Peter Raider French Horn Beth Lincoln Bonnie Nase John Farrell James Serensen Cornet George Ruggles Faith Knox Carol Barniak John Mitchell John Benedict Herbert Farrell George Anticoli Trombone Rickard Darm Robert MacDonald Benedict Ebner Robert Morse Clifford Wheeler Tuba Conrad Johnson John Brophy String Bass Mildred Atwood Percussion William Wood Henry Curtiss Brian Murdock Mary Beth Landers 33 First row, I. to r.: Herb Koenigsbouer, Brenda Klocker, Thelma Kramer, Tom Bighorn, Jr., Joy Schlicher, David Fenwick, Helen Mychniow, Barbara Curtiss, Myra Gillman, Thomas Duffany. Second row, I. to r.: Miss Gotsell, Adviser; Mrs. Barker, Adviser; Marsha Songster, Linda Grant, Walter Carrington, Jane Woodbridge, Jackie Steiner, Mrs. Dunterman, Adviser; Mr. Reynolds, Adviser. Third row, I. to r.: Penelope Roesing, Pat Konitski, Linda Bredice, Catherine Howard, Becky Chipman, Lynne Bradshaw, Margaret Homan, Edyth Monroe, Mary Ann Dailey. THE OWL Imagine, if you can, that the shiny new Owl you hold in your hand is a newly finished rocket taking off on an interplanetary expedition. Impossible? No. In fact, the Owl is quite similar to the rocket, in that both have taken much care and preparation in the making of the final product. The Owl's motor is the Literary Staff, headed by Barbara Curtiss, which has chosen clever quotations and matched them with the Seniors they best described. This staff was also responsible for the write-ups of every branch of school life. The Business Staff, or the fuel for the Owl, had the happy job of collecting payments, and the more painful one of paying the bills. This staff was led by Joy Schlicher. The meditation concerning the type of sketches to use was assigned to our feminine Al Capp, Thelma Kramer, and her assistants. The wheels of our vehicle were the members of the Typing Staff under the leadership of Helen Mychinow. The yearbook photographer was David Fenwick. Naturally, a rocket must have an executive staff for the controls. Editor-in-Chief, Linda Roesing; Assistant Editor, Tom Bigham; and Mrs. Barker, Miss Gotsell, Mr. Domo-nell, Mrs. Waters, and Mrs. Dunterman, Advisers, completed the crew. 34 First row, I. to r.: Lynne Bradshaw, Judy Grano, Barbara Curtiss, Dorothea Harris, Jackie Brophy, Linda Bredice, Becky Chipman, Thelma Kramer, Brenda Klocker, Diane Schmelter, Mary Ann Daily. Second row, I. to r.: Jo Ann Bogus, Joanne Gauthier, Penelope Roesing, Linda Grant, Marcia White, Mr. Hendricksen, Adviser; Judy Thomson, Joanne Gotsell, Carol Barniak, Edyth Monroe, Marsha Songster. Third row, I. to r.: Terry Sanderson, Tom Johnson, Paul Lindsley, Mike Bruscino, Herb Koenigsbauer, Dean Carlson, Eugene Ptachinski, John Taylor, Paul Gustafson. DRAMA CLUB All work makes Jack dull but work mixed with play makes the members of the Drama Club one of the happiest groups in the high school! Under the direction of Mr. Hendrickson the organization is one of the most active in the school. The enthusiasm which he shows for any type of dramatic work is transferred to the club and from its members to the audience. This year the major production of the season was a series of one act plays. The audience showed their approval of the innovation by applauding each of the three; The Constant Lover by St. John Hankin, Enter the Hero by Theresa Helburn, and Sham by Frank G. Tompkins. After the excellent rating that The Doctor in Spite of Himself received in 1956 at the New England Drama Festival, the Drama Club was anxious to attain the same goal this year. They accomplished this by presenting Tennessee Williams' The Case of the Crushed Petunias. Officers of the club this year were Frances Labatt, President; Linda Roesing, Vice-President; Linda Bredice, Secretary; and Jacqueline Brophy, Treasurer. 35 First row, I. to r.: Brenda Klocker, Catherine Howard, Marsha Songster, Miss Goodwin, Adviser; Barbara Curtiss, Edyth Monroe, Linda Bredice. Second row, I. to r.: Loraine Stahaleck, Carol Brower, Joanne Gotsell, Mary Jane McQuarrie, Mary Ann Dailey, Diane Benson, Sandra Didsbury. BIBLIOSOPHS One of the most important organizations in Thomaston High School is the Biblio-sophs. It is the duty of its members to care for and supervise the school library. This is quite a task, but dividing the work among themselves, the girls do an excellent job. Their work includes such things as cataloging books, keeping them in their proper places, aiding the students in using the library, arranging displays for the bulletin board, and last, but not least, keeping the library neat and clean. Meetings are held every other Monday and at the first meeting this year, officers were elected. President — Barbara Curtiss Vice-President — Marsha Songster Secretary — Edyth Monroe Treasurer — Catherine Howard The club has adopted its own constitution of which the girls are quite proud. Miss Goodwin has been the supervisor of this group since its organization several years ago. It is through her efforts that pleasure is interspersed with work. Twice a year she has a supper meeting for the members at which she serves fried chicken and pecan pies. Annually the group travels to a large city to tour educational institutions. This year they spent three days in Philadelphia. During those three days they visited museums, libraries, and of course, John Wanamaker's. 36 First row, I. to r.: Paul Gustafson, Dorothy Bergman, Joyce Brommer, Sylvia Nilson, John Ryan, Seth Thomas. Second row, I. to r.: George Harlow, Mr. Fagerquist, Adviser; Miss Lynch, Adviser; Mr. Ebner, Adviser; Bob White. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The athletic facilities of Thomaston High School are sponsored and paid for by the Athletic Association. The Association is composed of the team managers, student council representatives, one cheerleader, team coaches, and Mr. Ebner, who serves as treasurer. The team coaches, Mr. Fagerquist and Miss Lynch serve as co-chairmen. The main activity of the A. A. is its annual card party, which is the only fund raising drive to support high school athletics. This year's ticket sales reached an all time high with well over a thousand being sold. The technique of interclass competition was changed this year, to which the rise in ticket sales has been accredited. The new system was set up so that if any class averages five tickets sold per pupil, the entire class was admitted to all home basketball games free of charge. The eighth grade went all out and passed its quota. A. A. meetings are held intermittently throughout the school year whenever athletic problems arise. During the spring the A. A. purchased all athletic awards and was in charge of the annual award assembly. The annual high school field day was held in May. 37 First row, I. to r.: Undo Roesing, Brenda Klocker, Susan Schmelter, Barbara Curtiss, Herbert Koenigsbauer, Mildred Atwood, Mary Jane McQuarrie, Christine Warner, Helen Mychinow. Second row, I. to r.: Marsha Songster, Myra Gillman, Patricia Konitski, Joy Schlicher, Mr. Hendrickson, Adviser; Carole Peck, Diane Bredice, Thelma Kramer, Frances Labott. Third row, I. to r.: Louis Stevens, Tom Johnson, Edyth Monroe, Pat McDonald, Sylvia Grohoski, Robert White, Theodore Ryan. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The highest academic honor for a student at Thomaston High School is to be chosen a member of the National Honor Society. The members are chosen on the basis of scholastic achievement, leadership, service, and character. In order to be considered for membership Juniors must have obtained a scholastic average of 88; Seniors, an average of 85. The society meets on the second Wednesday of every month. The election of officers was the subject of the first meeting this year. The Seniors elected to offices were; President, Herbert Koenigsbauer; Vice-President, Barbara Curtiss; Secretary, Mildred Atwood. Mrs. Platt is treasurer of the group. Highlighting the October meeting was an interesting talk by a South American missionary. Miss Ruth Davis, who also showed slides of her missionary work. For the annual Christmas party the members were guests of their advisor Mr. Harold Hendrickson. At the party the members exchanged gifts and refreshments were enjoyed by all. The Honor Society has been working closely with the Student Council in an attempt to create interest in solving the recreational problems of Thomaston's youth. As one of their main projects of the year, the Society sponsored a very successful dance February 21 which featured a patriotic theme. The activities of the year were climaxed by the annual induction ceremony for new members which was held March 13. Guest speaker for the induction ceremony was Bice Clemow of West Hartford. After the ceremony a tea was held in the Home Arts room. 38 First row, I. to r.: Douglas Atwood, Ann Gallup, Virginia Peck, Penny Roesing, Joyce Brammer, Seth Thomas. Second row, I. to r.: Stuart Fraser, Ted Ryan, George Harlow, Mr. Schmidt, Adviser; Pete Rayder, Walt Swift. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council was formed to work with the faculty and administration for the welfare of the student body. It was organized with the idea that a school in a democratic society is entitled to a student government, and each year the classes of Thomaston High elect representatives to the Council. This year the Student Council sponsored a very successful Halloween dance. It also held locker inspection at intervals of six weeks and provided bus transportation for students to many of the out-of-town basketball games. A new addition to the school program this year was the issuance of citizenship cards on which students were rated by faculty members on school citizenship. Introduced by the Council was a program by which a full-length movie was shown to the students and the Council also made plans to sponsor a milk machine. The officers of the Student Council are Peter Rayder, President; Linda Roesing, Vice-President; Linda Bredice, Secretary; and George Harlow, Treasurer. Representatives to the Athletic Council are Joyce Brammer, Seth Thomas, and George Harlow. Our faculty advisor is Mr. Schmidt. 39 First row, I. to r.: Thelma Kramer, Pat Fosco, Pat Konitski, Jackie Steiner, Helen Mychniow, Becky Chipman, Jean Smith, Linda Devino. Second row, I. to r.: Ann Gallup, Jane Woodbridge, Virginia Peck, Ruth Fosco, Carol Barniak, Joann Bogus, Carol Van Buren, Barbara Puzacke. BROWN AND GOLD If you want to check on who played basketball, what the Junior Red Cross has done, or when the Freshmen held their class dance, you would turn to your back issues of the school newspaper, the Brown and Gold. The newspaper keeps you informed, thereby making you a better school citizen. The Brown and Gold, in order to fulfill its obligations, must be organized. Each member is put on a special staff. These staffs meet at various times before their deadlines to write articles. These articles are next given to the typing staff. The typing staff copies them. Next the editor and the co-editor arrange the articles on layout sheets and they are given to the typing staff for stenciling and production. The paper is then assembled and distributed among the various homerooms and sold. This year's editor was Frances Labatt. The assistant editor was Jackie Steiner. 40 First row, I. to r.: Jane Woodbridge, Sylvia Stuart, Pat Adam, Dianne Benson, Lynda Pierpont, Lynda Ser-duck, Sandra Didsbury, Carol Barniak. Second row, I. to r.: Mike Bruscino, Thomas Duffany, Mrs. Barker, Adviser; Eugene Ptachinski, Paul Gustafson. THE LATIN CLUB Partly for fun and partly for work, the Latin II class has organized a Latin Club. In June, for fun, we had a Roman banquet — how those Romans could cook and eat! Though that meeting was all fun, and sociability is always an important Latin Club factor, nevertheless, at most meetings we give time for educational matters such as: reports on Roman customs and ways of life or maybe a game of Latin Scrabble. We meet with our director, Mrs. Myrtle Barker, on the first Monday of each month, and for this year have elected the following officers: Diana Benson, praeses Seth Thomas, propraeses Lynda Pierpont, scriba Sylvia Grohoski, praefectus aerarii Virginia Peck, praefectus libelli 41 JUNIOR RED CROSS First row, I. to r.: Mary Beth Landers, Kathleen Kurdeka, Karen Parson, Genivieve Paston, Rosalie Weingart. Second row, I. to r.: Rose Mary Smith, Marion Kohanski, Miss Gangloff, Adviser; Joan Perch, Marion Squires. CAMERA CLUB 42 First row, I. to r.: Terry Sanderson, Richard Mattson. Second row, I. to r.: James Serensen, Mr. Reynolds, Adviser; Monte Doyle. SPORTS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL First row, I. to r.: Dennis Drzwecki, William Driscoll, Stuart Frazer, Kirk Koenigsbauer, Seth Thomas. Second row, I. to r.: Paul Gustafson, John Brophy, Robert MacDonald, Arnold Perrin, George Harlow, Tom Duffany, Walter Schmidt, Coach. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL First row, I. to r.: John Reddick, John Songster, David Monahan, Paul Linsley, Vincent Rossi, Robert Young, Jerry Mazonski, Ricky O'Connell, Robert Morse, Barry Johnston. Second row, I. to r.: Raymond Lavoie, Thomas Dailey, Charles Fray, Gerry Mosimann, Mr. Holbrook, Coach; John Benson, Richard Griffin, James O'Brien, Ronald Batick. VARSITY BASKETBALL First row, I. to r.: Bob Armstrong, Nubby O'Connell, Richard Berg, Captain; Henry Gancos, Conrad Johnson. Second row, I. to r.: John Ryan, George Griffin, Bill Ryan, Norman Fagerquist, Coach; George Harlow, John Brophy, Bob White. For many years the sports' interest of the town of Thomaston and of Thomaston High School has centered in basketball. This year the gymnasium has been crowded to capacity each Tuesday and Friday that the Bears have had a game at home. Standing room exhausted, numerous patrons have been turned way. The reason . . . the Bears, although not undefeated, have had one of the best seasons of recent years. The race for divisional honors was neck and neck between Thomaston and Litchfield until on February 15th, Thomaston beat Litchfield in a game that had 1,000 people sitting on the edge of their seats during each of the four quarters. Nubby O'Connell led the scorers for the year, but this team was not one in which individuals received the glory. This team of 1957 was a masterpiece of precision and co-operation in which each member performed a necessary function. On February 21st the team went to the State Finals as the Northern Division winner. Win or lose the team of 1957 is one that will not soon be forgotten nor matched because of its amiability, teamwork, and all-round ability. Opponent Thomaston Opponent Thomaston Bethel 55 61 Oliver Wolcott 39 51 Woodbury 35 42 Wamogo 76 80 Wamogo 39 49 Watertown 50 37 Oliver Wolcott 49 79 St. Anthony 48 74 Watertown 49 62 Woodbury 51 60 St. Anthony 34 53 Regional 57 60 Alumni 34 48 Terryville 55 71 Terryville 57 73 Bethel 68 58 Regional 44 66 Litchfield 60 62 Litchfield 48 58 First row, I. to r.: James O'Brien, John Reddick, Robert Morse, Paul Linsley, David Monahan, Gerry Mazon-ski, Ricky O'Connel, Barry Johnston, Ronald Batick. Second row, I. to r.: Walter Carrington, Henry Curtiss, Bruce Anderson, Robert Young, Mr. Ryan, John Benson, Richard Griffin, Henry Osowiecki, Monty Doyle. JUNIOR HIGH SOCCER Many members of the present varsity soccer team gained experience in the game by their years on the junior high team. The 1956 Junior High Soccer Team shows promise of good material. Of the six games played by the team, three ended in victory for Thomaston and three in defeat. Bob Morse accounted for the highest season total points with five scored. The most memorable game of the season was the one played at Litchfield in a steady downpour. On the slippery, soggy field, Thomaston came through when Morse scored the final and winning goal. Opponent Thomaston Newtown 5 0 Southbury 0 3 Newtown 0 1 Opponent Thomaston Litchfield 2 3 Southbury 1 0 Litchfield 3 1 46 First row, I. to r.: Bill Driscoll, Joe Valoitis, Richard Barr, Ben Ebner, Harrow Kindness, Stewart Fraser, Norman Fagerquist, Coach. Second row, I. to r.: Arnold Perrin, George Griffin, Pete Royder, Nubby O'Connell, Tiny Armstrong, Rich Berg, John Brophy, Bill Ryan, George Harlow. VARSITY SOCCER The Thomaston High boys held their own on the soccer field last fall although it has not been their best year. Their final record was five wins, five losses, one tie and one forfeit. The team was especially sparked by the outstanding merits of Nubby O'Connell, Bob Armstrong, Hank Gancos, John Brophy, Joe Valaitis and Pudge Harlow, who did a fine job as goalie. The highest scoring game of the year was the New Milford game with a score of eleven to one. Nubby O'Connell was the high scorer for Thomaston. Opponent Thomaston Opponent Thomaston Newtown 0 1 Newtown 0 1 Bristol 3 1 Bristol 4 4 Watertown 2 0 Watertown 2 1 Litchfield 2 0 Litchfield 2 0 St. Anthony 1 2 St. Anthony 0 2 New Milford 1 11 New Milford Forfeit 47 GIRLS' JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL First row, I. to r.: Gloria Vanasse, Liz Langevin, Bonnie Nose, Judy Blackmer, Joanne Gauthier, Noella Ruel, Diane Olcese. Second row, I. to r.: Marcia White, Sandra O'Connell, Barbara Sgambato, Sandra Vanasse, Miss Lynch, Coach; Marcia Wright, Rose Marie Sgambato, Sylvia Nilson. FIELD HOCKEY First row, I. to r.: Carole Gunderson, Linda Bothroyd, Patricia Adam, Mary Jane McQuarrie, Joanne Gauthier, Sandra Vanasse, Sandra Bishop. 48 Second row, I. to r.: Noella Ruel, Ann Gallup, Elsa Thulin, Miss Lynch, Coach; Marsha Sangster, Pat Han- drinos, Diana Benson. GIRLS' VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM First row, I. to r.: Brenda Bothroyd, Virginia Peck, Mary Jone McQuarrie, Sue Schmelter, Loraine Szyman-ski, Diane Olcese, Dorothy Rogozinski. Second row, I. to r.: Marcia White, Gloria Vanasse, Priscilla Adam, Patricia Adam, Miss Lynch, Coach; Linda Bothroyd, Diane Schmelter, Diana Benson, Sylvia Nilson. GIRLS' SPORTS Because of team work and enthusiasm the girls of Thomaston High School have gained much experience playing basketball and field hockey this season. The bus trips to and from games were filled with a sense of companionship with all of the girls joining in the singing, talking, and eating. In basketball the varsity team was at first handicapped since it had only three veteran players. The season varied; at first the girls won the games in which they played the worst and lost the games in which they played their best. Finally, after Terryville played on the home floor, the girls managed to play a good game and also win. The field hockey team, newly formed this year, had a successful season. Since this was a new sport to most of the girls, they were well satisfied to break even over the season. Basketball Scores Woodbury 40 Thomaston 21 Woodbury 37 Thomaston 33 Alumni 20 Thomaston 40 Terryville 33 Thomaston 25 Litchfield 41 Thomaston 35 Waterbury 35 Thomaston 51 Waterbury 39 Thomaston 44 Terryville 25 Thomaston 33 First row, I. to r.: Gay Baldwin, Dotsy Harris, Beth Lincoln. Second row: Mary Ann Gesmondi. Third row, I. to r.: Rachel Raider, Marsha Songster, Penny Roesing, Miss Lynch, Coach; Elsa Thulin, Dorothy Bergman, Jackie Steiner. 50 CHEERLEADERS Every year, many hopeful able-bodied girls turn out to go through vigorous try-outs for cheerleading. What is the strong call that beckons to so many of the fairer sex? It is the promise of being a person admired and envied by classmates, a promise of a precious position on the well-organized squad, of the knowledge of being a specially picked girl, when and if the final goal is attained. However, behind the personal glory, and the colorful squad that has become a bright spot in a basketball game, goes hours and hours of tiring practice under the seasoned eyes of Miss Lynch; practices that go behind any worthwhile product. This year the superior playing of the basketball team has added the extra pep in the squad. Cheerleaders At Ease BASKETBALL-VARSITY STYLE Thomaston High Defeats Terryville Bears Gain 16th Victory Of Campaign ACKNOWLEDGMENTS By FRANK MONARDO Thomaston, Feb. 8 — Thomaston’s class as evidenced by a 16-1 season’s record was on display tonight as it moved a step nearer the championship of the Northern Division in the Housatonic Valley League. Overwhelmed by Terryville's hustle and sharp shooting in the first period when it trailed, 21 - 11, the Bears rallied to win, 71-55. It was Thomaston’s eighth league victory against one defeat. Litchfield stayed in contention by beating Watertown, 62 - 55, for its seventh win against two defeats. Litchfield visits Thomaston next Friday in the league’s closing game. Terryville made 23 baskets to Thomaston’s 22 and seemed like a sure winner after the first period. But Thomaston, playing all th way with its five regulars, tr the lead at the half, 34-29 set the pace at the end of t' period, 52 - 45. Then, aff onds of the fourth p' -V villc lost star per' Jar Budzenski, on fiv' as ton ran wild Thomastor O' C J many fo ’' from tl And so ends another year. . . . The staff of the 1957 Owl and the Class of 1957 would like to thank the following people for their gracious help in making this book of memories for the graduating class. Miss Labatt Oratorical Contest Victor Jack Brown The Milo Studio The students and faculty of Thomaston High School Thomaston. Feb. 6—Miss Frail ces Labatt won first place in the American Legion oratorical con test, speaking on “The Constitu tion.” She will enter the district contest. Herbert Koenigsbauer and Bren da Klocker tied for second place and Linda Bredice won third place in the contest. Prizes given by the Clifford F. French Post were $10 for first place, $5 to each of the second place winners, $4 for third place. Miss Clara Lake, Miss Dora Higgins and Harold Hendrick son were the judges of the con test held Friday in Thomaston high school. % %Bears Win Secoi. vA ■ S o, •S.v • e :e Woodbury 42 to 35 In . N sO, V fir!t00fib„l'rL;i!!Khi. SC° d ihe !?c0,nd dld the visitors find their: . A gym with their cheers a firs,t two P° nts here Tuesday mark again. .... . , , night and that was the last tim. The dull rac-ed- to one basket for ffijKE ! and down the court foV 4 t.h!y. Wfre ahead .in thu court FnaeeMSr� ° .wl I ! ? ! e.w ““5? PoTnte by the opposite t Junior-Senior Honor Roll Announced game that saw the Thomaston J£accurate shots only showed that Thoma tnn l a ir Bea„ ,k, en, , «.3? gj- - “ at tpt . . tvuM jr. atsmmtss I w«fsA.lw A crowd of about 375 court fans shook the girders of the i , tney iorcred ahead to make the count 11 to 2 | at the close of the first quarter. Not until the Bears scored one more point at the opening of the