Thomaston High School - Owl Yearbook (Thomaston, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1958 volume:

THE OWL STAFF PRESENTS THE OWL THOMASTON HIGH SCHOOL Thomaston, Connecticut Superintendent's Message Every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other. We believe that student associations experienced in the compilation of this OWL have served to unlock many of these mysteries. Such should accomplish the objective of promoting mutual understandings between individuals and groups. We are here not to get all we can out of life for ourselves, but to try to make the lives of others happier. Congratulations and continued successes. SEAVEY D. MORSE Editor's Message Once again the traditional events of a Thom-aston High School school year have taken place. The organizations have held their meetings and enjoyed their parties; the teams have won and lost games; the classes have had dances, food sales, and shows. All of these activities embrace the entire school population. The culmination of all school activities is in the Senior Year. Because of this, we of the 1958 Owl have chosen Senior Year as the theme of this yearbook. Depicted on the division pages are the most important events of the twelfth year of school in Thomaston. First are the Seniors giving their Senior speeches; second, the Senior Auction; third, Seniors having pictures taken; fourth, the Senior Ball; fifth, Senior Class Night; sixth, the Senior versus Faculty Basketball Game. On the end sheets of your yearbook is the most important event of all — Graduation. Principal's Message May the records and pictures displayed in this yearbook recall to your minds the joy and happiness that was yours during your high school days. I am pleased and privileged to extend my best wishes to all the young people of the Thomaston High School. May their future problems be as easily remedied as the crises of adolescense. ALBERT B. EBNER JANE WOODBRIDGE We, the Class of 1958, dedicate with lasting regards and affection this yearbook To WALTER A. SCHMIDT whose interest in extra-curricular activities has earned the unceasing gratitude of athletic teams and school organizations and whose combination of wit and teaching prowess has made his classes so enjoyable. To THOMAS F. MURPHY whose generous spirit and friendliness have made him admired by all and whose business ability and advice have guided the students of our class toward successful futures. 3 THOM ASTON HIGH SCHOOL TABLE OF CONTENTS THEME 2 DEDICATION 3 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY 5 SENIORS 9 UNDERCLASSMEN 19 ORGANIZATIONS 27 ATHLETICS 41 4 SEAVEY D. MORSE ALBERT B. EBNER Superintendent Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION Row 1: Kenneth Tingley, Father Paul Leatherbury, Harry Lynch, Seavey Morse, George Benedict. Row 2: James O’Brien, Herbert Koenigsbauer, Agnes White, Dr. Daniel Sampson, Dr. Ulric Mather. 6 ETHEL JOHNSON Secretary to the Principal. GRACE MASON MILDRED L. THOMSON Secretary to the Superinten- Bookkeeper, dent. LUCILLE MARTIN R.N., Waterbury Hospital. BOYD M. AFTON A.B., Atlantic Union College; M.Ed., Worcester State Teachers' College. Industrial Arts. NORMAN A. FAGERQUIST B.S., Hyannis Teachers’ College; M.A., New York University. Boys’ Physical Education Health, Driver Education, Athletic Director, Athletic Council Adviser. LUCILLE E. GOTSELL A. B., Bryant College. Business Subjects, Owl Adviser, Junior Class Adviser. MYRTLE P. BARKER B.A., Colby College. English, Latin, Latin Club, Owl Adviser, Ninth Grade Adviser. ROSA F. GANGLOFF B.S., Boston University; M.A., Columbia University. English, Social Studies, Junior Red Cross Adviser, Pen-Pal Adviser, Seventh Grade Adviser. HAROLD V. HENDRICKSON A.B., Union College; M.A., University of Connecticut; M.A., Middlebury College. GEORGIA H. DUNTERMAN B.A., Pennsylvania State University. English, Social Studies, Owl Chairman, Seventh Grade Adviser. EVELYN A. GOODWIN B.A., Newcomb College; M. A., Boston University. English, French, Librarian, Bibliosophs’ Adviser, Sophomore Class Adviser. CHARLES P. HOLBROOK B.S., Teachers’ College of Connecticut; M.Ed., Hillyer College. English, Social Studies, Junior High Soccer Coach, Seventh 7 MARY P. LITRE B.A., M.Ed., University of Maine. ROSE E. LYNCH B.S., Arnold College; M.A., Fairfield University. Girls' Physical Education, Health, Guidance, Girls’ Coach, Cheerleaders’ Sponsor, Athletic Council Adviser, Bowling Club Sponsor. RALPH P. MASON B.A., Providence - Barrington Bible College; B.S., B.Ed., University of Rhode Island. Mathematics, Owl Adviser, Junior Class Adviser. KENNETH A. MURDOCK B.S., Fitchburg Teachers’ College; M.A., University of New Hampshire. Science. THOMAS F. MURPHY B.S., Bryant College. Business Subjects, School Treasurer, Ninth Grade Adviser. LUCAS J. PASQUARIELLO A.B., Amherst College; M.A., New York University. Science, Track Coach, Sophomore Class Adviser. HELEN S. PLATT A.B., Russell Sage College; M.A., Radcliffe College. Social Studies, English, Brou n and Gold Advisor, National Honor Society Advisor, Forum Advisor, Senior Class Adviser. 8 THOMAS F. REYNOLDS B.S., Teachers’ College of Connecticut; M.A., Fairfield University. Industrial Arts, Driver Education, Owl Adviser. WALTER A. SCHMIDT B.A., Tufts College; Ed.M., Tufts Graduate School. Social Studies, Driver Education, Junior Varsity Basketball Coach, Ninth Grade Adviser. GEORGE E. ROBINSON B.A., University of Connecticut; M.A., New York University. Music Supervisor, Music Clubs' Sponsor. ADDIE L. TIERS B.S., University of Connecticut. Homemaking, Future Homemakers of America Adviser. RAYMOND J. RYAN B.S., Danbury State Teachers' College. Mathematics, Junior High Basketball Coach, Baseball Coach, Supervisor o f admissions, Eighth Grade Adviser. DORIS B. WATERS B.S., Boston University. Art Supervisor, Owl Adviser. SENIORS MARSHA ANN SANGSTER Marsh Her leadership has helped our class; With the boys she’ll always pass.” Honor Society 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Bibliosoph 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Student Council 1, Secretary 1; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3; Girls' State 3; Class Historian 1, 2, 3; Class Secretary 2, 3; Class President 4; Girls’ J. V. Basketball 2 ; Class Basketball 1, 3, 4; Class Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Badminton 1, 2; Field Hockey 3, 4; Athletic Council 3; Cheerleading 3, 4. EDWARD LOUIS OLCESE Eddie There are two reasons w hy I go to school, One is to study, the other to fool. Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1; Class President 2, 3; Drama Club 2, 3; Glee Club 3; Owl Staff 2, 4. MARY ANN DAILEY Mary Ann Pretty and perky is Mary Ann Dailey, Always does things ever so gaily. Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Biblio-sophs 2, 3, 4; Owl Staff 2, 3, 4; FHA 4; Student Council 3; Class Secretary 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2. CLASS OFFICERS 10 LOUIS GEORGE STEVENS Louie Louis Stevens, he's our man, If he can’t discover it, nobody can. Honor Society 3, 4, President 4; Owl Staff 4; Class Treasurer 4. 0 ■ PATRICIA ANN ADAM Patty” Patty with all her vim and pep, On that court she's really hep. Owl Staff 1; Latin Club 3; Basketball 1, 2; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3; Field Hockey 3, 4; Volley Ball 2, 3; Class Basketball Coach 1,2, 3; Door Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Brou n and Gold 2; Drama Club 2, 4. CAROL LOIS BARNIAK Carol The personal journalist of T. H. S., Carol will be a big success. J.V. Basketball 1; Owl Staff 1, 2, Photography Editor 4; Brou n and Gold 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Class Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Badminton 1, 2, 3, 4. JOYCE ELIZABETH BRAMMER Joyce Joyce is known to ride around. With wheels that never touch the ground.” Athletic Council 2, 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 4; FHA 1; Basketball 1, 2; Class Basketball 4. BARBARA HELEN CALLAHAN Barb” Barbara and Barbara, always together, Just like twins but we know better. JOAN MARIE BARTLETT Joanie Gentlemen always prefer a blond. Therefore of Joan they must be fond.” Drama Club 4; Brown and Gold 4; Bowling Club 4; FHA, Secretary 4. DOROTHY ELIZABETH BERGMAN Dorothy Dorothy, who fust loves to cheer, Is sorry to say it’s her last year. Bibliosophs 1, 2, 3; Chorus I, 2, 3; Drama Club 3: Owl Staff 4; Brown and Gold 4; Athletic Council 3; Cheerleading 2, 3, 4; J. V. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4. EDWARD CLYDE CAMPBELL Eddie Eddie with his curly hair, A lady’s man, girls beware.” Class Basketball 2; Track 3. LINDA ANN DEVINO Lin” Linda driving in her car, Behind the wheel she'll go far. Broun and Gold 2; FHA 1; Bibliosophs 3, 4, Treasurer 4 ; Owl Staff 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 2. ■ y m ii WILLIAM FRANK DUNNELLS Bill Bill Dunnells runs quite fast, That was he who just went past. Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Glee Club 2, 3. CAROL JEAN EGGLESTON Carol First tan of the season, Makes her appearance mighty pleasin'.” Owl Staff 1, 2, Art Editor 4; Special Chorus 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 4. PETER JOHN FARRELL Elk” Twenty coupons from his Corn Flakes; Got his license: now the earth quakes. Track 1; Basketball 1, 2. DAVID E. FENWICK Dave” Our senior photographer, this is Dave, Who enjoys crawling in a cave. Yearbook 3, 4. 12 RUTH ANN FOSCO Ruthie Ruth Fosco, gay and funny, All the day she makes things sunny.” Brou n and Gold 3, 4; Owl 4; Bowling Club 1,2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 3, 4. JOANNE GOTSEL Jo Riding horseback over hill and dale, There goes Joanne on the trail. Drama Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Bibliosophs 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1. GEORGE FRANCIS GRIFFIN Shark George, better known as Shark, On the court has left his mark. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Soccer 1, 2. SYLVIA ANN GROHOSKI Sylvia Sylvia, Sylvia is really quite smart, You can be certain she’ll make a good start.” Class Vice-President 3; Latin Club 3, Treasurer 3; Oul Staff 4; Bowling Club 1; Honor Society 3, 4; Class Basketball 3, 4. THOMAS FRANCIS JOHNSON Tom” “Tom, a guy with class and looks. Never seen without his books.” Honor Society 3, 4; Drama 3, 4; Class Vice-President 1; Track 1, 2. DENNIS M. KAEFER Denny Denny Kaefer, a member of old, At long last has come back to the fold.” PETER STEPHEN KNIGHTLY Pete” Pete, Latimer's soda jerk, Scoops and mixes at his work.' JOHN W. KNOX John” John whose Merc' is so well known. Everyone loves that pretty white tone. Basketball 2, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Soccer 2, 3, 4. 13 KENNETH ALEXIS KOVAL Kenny Anchov, little known as Kenny, Seldom heard but known by many.” J. V. Basketball 1; Class Basketball 2, 3. PATRICIA ANN McDonald Pat” Patty with her quiet manner, Always sports a T.H.S. banner.” Honor Society 3, 4; Owl Staff 4; Brou n and Gold 4; Orchestra 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, All-State 4, Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2; Class Volleyball 1. EDYTH MARY MONROE Edyth” We’ve seen her happy, we’ve seen her sad, But never have we seen her mad. Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Biblio-sophs 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Owl Staff 3, 4; Cheerleading 4; Bowling 1,2; Girls' State 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Badminton 1, 2. SHIRLEY ANN MOSKALUK Shirl Shirley’s laughter, loud and gay, Can be heard most any day. Oul Staff 4; Class Basketball 3, 4; Bowling 4. CHAUNCEY HIRAM O’CONNELL Nubby Nubby with his practiced hook, Is a favorite in our book. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Track 3; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4. ' i GEORGE WESLEY RUGGLES George In the band he plays the cornet, He's good at it, you can bet. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2; Owl Staff 4; Class Basketball 1, 2; Baseball Manager 1. BARBARA ANN PICCO Barbie Quite a small and lively gal, Barbara Picco, she’s our pal.” Class Basketball 1, 2, 3; Class Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Bowling Club. RUTH ANN ROOT Tanny Ruth Ann and Harry make quite a pair; Wedding bands they’ll some day wear.” Class Treasurer 1; Drama Club 4; Brown and Gold 3, 4; Owl Staff 4; Bowling Club 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 4. ELIZABETH ANN ROWLEY Betty Betty’s life has been full of joys, Since she found out there are boys. Student Council 3; Owl Staff 4; Bowling Club 1. 14 DOLORES ANN RYAN Dolores” When you hear that piercing sound. You know Dolores is around.” FHA 1; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. JACQUELINE VIRGINIA STEINER „ Jackie Got to be captain, her biggest goal; Therefore she’s fulfilled her role.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Owl Staff 2, 3, 4; Brown and Gold 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Orchestra 2; Glee Club 4; Cheerleading 2, 3, 4, Co-cap-tain 3, 4; J. V. Basketball 1; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2; Field Hockey 4; Badminton 1, 2, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Historian 4. WALTER BENEDICT SWIFT Walter” Swifty with his ability to stall, Helps to make P. A. D. a ball.” Drama Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3, 4, President 4; Athletic Council 2; Owl Staff 1; Glee Club 3; Class President 1; Track 1; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. JUDITH LEE THOMSON Sadie Sadie, with her walk and wiggle, Is quite a gal wdth her giggle.” Special Chorus 1, 2, 4; Volleyball 4; Latin Club 3; Owl Staff 1, 2, 4; Brown and Gold 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. ELSA MARIE THULIN Elsa Elsa, who in sports is keen, A real asset to any team.” Brou n and Gold 4; Owl Staff 4; Class Treasurer 2, 3; Athletic Council 4; J. V. Basketball 1; Cheerleading 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 3; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Badminton 1, 2, 3, 4. PETER WILLIAM THULIN Pete” Pete Thulin is quite tall, In school he has a ball.” Soccer 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 2; Track 1. BARBARA LEONA VANASSE Bobbi” Barbara really is quite petite, Though small she’s a good athlete.” Owl Staff 4; Bowling Club 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 3. CAROL VIRGINIA WELTON Dinnie Sparkling eyes and blushing ways, Will go with her all her days. Owl Staff 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 4; J.V. Basketball 2; Class Basketball 1. KAREN AMY WHEELER Karen” Karen Wheeler dabbles in art, She'll always be willing to do her part. Glee Club 1. JUDITH ANN WHITE Judy” Judy is so pleasant to know, Her personality seems to glow.” Owl Staff 4; Brou n and Gold 4; Special Chorus 3, 4; Bowling Club 4; J. V. Basketball 1, 2. MARCIA RUTH WHITE Marsh” Marcia is a New York fan, Who always seems to get her man.” Bowling Club I, 2, 3, 4; Bibliosophs 2, 3, 4; Brown and Gold 3, 4; Owl Staff 2, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Basketball Manager 3. lit 15 SENIOR CLASS Row 1: Barbara Picco, Judith White, Joanne Gotsell, Karen Wheeler, Judith Thomson, Linda Devino, Barbara Callahan, Ruth Fosco, Barbara Vanasse. Row 2: Edyth Monroe, Elizabeth Rowley, Shirley Moskaluk, Delores Ryan, Virginia Welton, Joan Bartlett, Ruth Ann Root, Sylvia Grohoski, Marcia White, Mary Ann Dailey, Dorothy Bergman. Row 3: Mr. Hendrickson, Edward Campbell, George Rug- gles, Patricia McDonald, Patricia Adam, Carol Eggleston, Carol Barniak, Jacqueline Steiner, Elsa Thulin, Marsha Sangster, Walter Swift, Thomas Johnson, Mrs. Platt. Row 4: George Griffin, Peter Knightly, Louis Stevens, Dennis Kaefer, Kenneth Koval, Peter Thulin, David Fenwick, Chauncey O’Connell, John Knox, Edward Olcese, Peter Farrell, William Dunnells. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Pride, laughter, good times together — these are just a few of the things we remember as we look back on our previous years at Thomaston High School. We entered these walls in 1952, as seventh graders, not knowing cjuite what to expect. Somehow, uncertain and unsure, we got through our seventh and eigth grades. Then we became Freshmen. In our initial year in high school we held several parties, food sales, and a successful dance, Spring Fever.” The year was completed by an excursion to New York. As Sophomores, our year was highlighted by two great dances Sadie Hawkins’ Day”, and Make Believe Ballroom”, and another trip to New York. Following tradition, our Junior year was more exciting than the previous year. It also featured a trip to New York, this time to visit the United Nations Building. Our class rings we received in January, but the most exciting event of the year was our Junior Prom — Song For A Summer’s Night,” which was the best dance we had ever produced. Now, after five long, but very happy years, we are Seniors. Our class officers have been elected. We have had our Senior pictures taken, we have held our Senior Auction and our Senior Ball — Sleigh Bells. We will soon leave our school. Many of us will be in the same position as we were six years ago, not knowing cjuite what to expect. We know where we’re going, but we are not too sure how we are going to get there! 16 WE SENIORS REMEMBER . . . Our Junior Prom The decorations snack at intermission Our Auction The Tashng Committee The Auction Audience What am I bid? AND WE RECALL . . The Emphasis on Science The Evaluation Dr. Conklin innoculating against Asian Flu IB ? • Grove Street Graduation Driver Ed's. New Classroom 18 SCnJIOK BAlv. 5LEIGH BELLS UNDERCLASSMEN JUNIOR CLASS Row 1: Florence Roman, Carol Tindall, Leola Bullock, Linda Serduck, Retina Frechette, Priscilla Adam. Margaret Farrell, Sandra Didsbury, Sylvia Stuart, Diana Benson. Row 2: Seth Thomas, Kirk Koenigsbuter, Helen Lytle, Jane Woodbridge, Miss Gotsell, Patricia Darm, Gay Baldwin, Terrence Sanderson, Paul Gustafson, Arthur Roy. Row 3: John Brophy, Michael Bruscino, Henry Wolfe, Paul Linsley, Dean Carlson, William Petke, John Taylor, Edward Waters, Thomas Duffany, Conrad Johnson. Row 1: Laraine Szymanski, Karen Simpson, Virginia Peck, Ann Osterman, Elizabeth Langcvin, Donna Hannon, Valery Mitchell, Patricia Woznikaitis, Linda Bothroyd, Rachel Raider. Row 2: Donald Potter, Lorraine Stachelcck, Sandra Williams, Diane Schmelter, Sylvia Nilson, Mr. Mason, Patricia Handrinos, Lynda Pierpont, Gloria Bishop, Carol Brower, Harold Dick. Row 3: Dennis Drzwecki, Eugene Ptachinski, Carole Labatt, Sandra Remsen, Leon Babb, Bonnie Voghel, Rita Weingart, William Ryan, Roger Perreault, Michael Stout. 20 SOPHOMORE CLASS Row 1: Sandra Totten, Lucinda Catlin, Linda Grant, Joanne Bogus, Carol Van Buren, Marsha Wright, Penny Roesing, Judy Blackmer, Mary Post, Diane Olcese. Row 2: Joan Batick, Dorothy Brammer, Carol Gunderson, Margaret Duffany, Beth Lincoln, Mr. Pasquariello, Sandra Bishop, Mary Ann Savage, Helen Handle, Patricia Avery, Shirley Knox. Row 3: Edward Smith, Randy Seidler, Dick Barr, Bob McDonald, Arnold Perrin, Dick Fisher, Bruce Osterman, Dennis Fisher, John Mitchell, Martin Thulin. Row 1: Barbara Hrica, Barbara Sgambato, Sandra O'Connell, Beverly Beardslee, Kay Kelley, Shirley Handle, Mary Ann Gesmondi, Barbara Sanzeri, Rosemarie Sgambato, Joanne Gauthier, Irene Ford. Row 2: Harrow Kindness, William Driscoll, Carole Majew-ski, Betty Berg, Bonnie Nase, Miss Goodwin, Rebecca McKeog, Lois Dupar, Lucinda Bailey, James Serensen, John Ryan. Row 3: Benny Ebner, Louis Fluet, Steve Tarini, Raymond Gangloff, Brian Murdock, Peter Brophy, Robert Sanford, Stuart Fraser, Peter Roesing, Richard Mattson, Peter Conrad, Walter Speck, Terrence Doyle. 21 FRESHMAN CLASS Row 1: Richard Klimanoski, William Arlofski, John Farrell, James Handle, Grover Gilbert, Henry Curtis, Holland Varney, Dennis Collins, Raymond LaVoie, Thomas Waters, John Sangster, Ronald Batick. Row 2: Ginger Bruscino, Adriann Vezzani, Margaret Morrison, Sue Thelin, Alice Grano, Sharon Kane, Gail Eggleston, Mary Callahan, Barbara Puzache, Hannah Beecher, Joan Gallagher. Row 3: Thomas Dailey, Gerald Mosimann, Kirk Sanford, Marilce Wellersdick, Roseann Knox, Mr. Schmidt, Rosemary Smith, Judith Fox, Richard Griffin, John Reddick, Robert Morse. Row 4: Walter Carrington, Charles Fray, Richard Synott, Benny Fransozo, Fred White, Glenn Packer, William Kelly, Harry Knox, Kurt Selchow, Steven Krenisky. Row 1: Paul Tarini, Barry Johnston, Bruce Nelson, Clifford Wheeler, Richard Cable, Scott Bothroyd, Bruce Anderson, Thomas Smail, Robert Bothroyd, James O'Brien. Row 2: Ann Knox, Rosemary Rosko, Lois Nadeau, Rosemary Conrad, Judy Ryan, Carol Batick, Jean Barnes, Sandra Jensen, Mary Lou Bowkett, Susan Blackmer, Karen Kobryn. Row 3: June Campbell, Joan Paczkowski, Sharon Picco, Donna Hart, Carol Grohoski, Mr. Murphy, Cecelia Caron, Frances Dayton, Barbara Acker, Christine Andrade, Judith Duncan. Row 4: Richard Cop, Robert Suckley, Louis Warner, Robert Young, Gary Sanford, John Benson, Vincent Rossi. 22 EIGHTH GRADE Row 1: Ingrid Johnson, Patricia Bartlett, Pauline Bartlett, Lynda Frenchette, Joyce Ilnicky, Susan Tingley, Sally Shol-tis, Rosalie Weingart, Joan Lyga, Marion Kohanski, Bonnie MacDonald. Row 2: Charles Dew, Peter Gustafson, Michael Little, Barbara Catlin, Barbara Thulin, Dianne Bredice, Mrs. Litke, Marie Dusharme, Ann Klobedanz, Carol Krayeski, Richard Fluet, Clayton Johnson. Row 3: John Benedict, Peter Raider, Paul Szymanski, Richard Brown, Edmond Monroe, George Anticoli, Joal Avery, Kenneth Linsley, Ted Kingsbury, Douglas Atwood, David Monahan, Richard O’Connell. Row 1: Lillian Bellmany, Elaine Cino, Shirley Simpson, Karen Gill, April Dunnells, Diane Snyder, Bonnie Neild, Barbara Post, Louise St. Laurent, Jean Costick, Geraldine Rossi. Row 2: Mr. Fagerquist, Frank Gawrych, Jerry Mozonski, Carolyn Nelson, Joanne Devino, Kathleen O’Conner, Karen Parson, Kathleen Kurdeka, Bonnie Bristol, Robert McManus, John Morgan, Mr. Ryan. Row 3: Harold Olcese, Monty Doyle, Raymond Cwick, Henry Ozowecki, Ronald Varney, James Sanderson, Ronald Kennedy, Leslie Dunnels, Paul Rogozinski, Raymond Rossi, Allen Dickinson, Martin Albrecht, Terrence Farrell, Glen-ford Root, Nelson Perrin. 23 SEVENTH GRADE Row 1: Richard Smith, David Morgan, Paul Lyons, Richard Kelley, Walter Kloss, Henry Simpson, Ronald Murdock, Thomas Scully, David Zeigler, James Smith. Row 2: Carol Rayder, Wendy Barr, Linda Didsbury, Linda Sampson, Justine Belik, Linda Babb, Bernice Retkowski, Dianne Pronovost, Donna Volovski, Delphine Vezzani, Betty Finkle. Row 3: Peter Perbeck, Gloria Demers, Joyce Gallagher, Joanne Mischou, Mrs. Dunterman, Nancy Fox, Mary Flynn, Ann Garbatini, John Fredricks. Row 4: Kurt Schlauder, Russell Atwood, Paul Winslow, Herbert Farrell, Kenneth Jenners, Robert Wojtysiak, Roger Manning, James Britt, Edward Gates, Roger Thulin. Row 1: Clayton Barnes, Leo Voghel, Robert Leonard, Paul Dickinson, Caesarc DelVaglio, Jerry Ryan, Donald Newton, James Hannon, Judson Reed, George Trosky. Row' 2: Melinda Cribly, Kathy Desrochers, Sharon Volovski, Jeanne Sangster, Barbara Chamberlain, Patricia Dusak, Patricia Rosso, Joyce Young, Linda Washanko, Marcia Remsen. Row' 3: Miss Gangloff, Kathy Thomas, Lauren Collins, Carol Smith, Beverly Krenisky, Angela Lauretano, Georgette De-levieleuse, Virginia Gesmondi, Sharon Fenn, Carolyn Ford, Mr. Holbrook. Row 4: Robert Duff, Michael Stevens, Robert Bailey, Val Parzych, Joseph Vanasse, George Sullivan, George Steiner, Donald Swift, Joseph Hamel. Throughout the year there was . . . HALLOWEEN The Ghosts and Goblins I SPEAK FOR DEMOCRACY CONTEST The Entrants and Sponsors 23 The Winners SLEIGH BELLS BALL The Class President — Marsha Class Adviser— Mr. Hendrickson Intermission Refreshments Guests Arrive And Finally the Dance! 26 ORGANIZATIONS Row 1: Edward Olcese, Diane Smelter, Rachel Raider, William Ryan, Walter Swift, Joyce Brammer, Virginia Peck, John Knox. Row 2: Richard Kelley, Richard O'Connell, Charles Fray, Carole Krayeski, Wendy Barr, Mr. Afton, Penny Roesing, Hannah Beecher, Georgine Bruscino, John Ryan, William Driscoll. STUDENT COUNCIL This year the Student Council felt, as have the Seniors off and on throughout their high school career, the growing need for bigger and better schools, and for greatly increased faculties. The difficult search to find a teacher able to serve as an adviser to the group began in September and continued into November. As a last resort, the Student Council began emergency meetings during the noon hour, in order to carry out the duties called for by the student body, such as; appropriation of money to finance the school forum, investigating the cost of a new Thomaston High School banner, and selling cider and doughnuts at the Halloween Dance. Since all teachers are in class during the day and most teachers have activities scheduled at the end of school, the Student Council decided to make a temporary measure permanent. Meetings were carried on at noon on Tuesday during the remainder of the school year. Despite a rocky start, the Student Council settled down and carried out a busy program of running buses to out-of-town basketball games, surveying the student body to decide on a day for attending the Springfield Fair, and inaugurating a plan for Civil Defense in the high school. 28 Row 1: Paul Gustafson, Bonnie Voghel, Virginia Peck, William Driscoll, Elsa Thulin, Richard Barr. Row 2: John Ryan, Marsha Wright, Mr. Ebner, Sylvia Nilson, Mr. Fagerquist, Richard O’Connell, James O’Brien. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Through the efforts of the Athletic Association the sports curriculum of Thomas-ton High School began its annual activities. These sports, including basketball, soccer, cheerleading, and field hockey, depend mainly upon the fund raising Card Party sponsored by the Athletic Association. The tickets sold soared way over the thousand mark this year because of the rivalry between the junior and senior high school classes. The victory was brought in by the seventh grade class with the sophomores a very close second. Brought to the attention of the Athletic Association by the cheerleaders, a Pep Club was set up and regulated. This club made possible the seating of club members in a cheering section at the basketball games and it also acted as a stimulant for school spirit in the high school. The Athletic Association meets as the occasion demands. Mr. Ebner presides at its meetings whose personnel is made up of team coaches, managers, a representative of the cheerleaders, and representatives of the Student Council. 29 The Athletic Card Party Gifts Row 1: Patricia McDonald, Lewis Stevens, Marsha Sangster. Row 2: Mr. Ebner, Sylvia Grohoski, Thomas Johnson, Edyth Monroe, Mr. Hendrickson. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY It is the desire of most students to become a member of the National Honor Society. In order to be considered for membership a junior must have attained an eighty-eight average in his work, while a senior must have maintained a ninety average. To become a member a student must have more than mere scholastic prowess. He must show leadership ability, good character, and participation in extra-curricular activities. The developing of standards for acceptance into the society was the subject of many of the meetings during the school year. All meetings were not work, however, for the program of an early fall meeting was the pleasant lecture by Mrs. Hutchinson about her recent European trip. At the Christmas meeting a party to honor the holiday was given by the members. Induction ceremonies for new members were held in March. Members and guests were given a tea in the Home Arts room after the induction. To end the year on an enjoyable note, a picnic was held. Officers of the club were: President — Louis Stevens Vice-President — Marsha Sangster Secretary — Patricia MacDonald 30 Row 1: Margaret Duffany, Carole Barniak, Jane Woodbridge, Carole Gunderson, Kay Kelly, John Ryan, Diane Benson, Joanne Gauthier, Sylvia Nilson, Barbara Hurica, Lynda Pierpont. Row 2: Cindy Catlin, Barbara Post, Daine Olcese, Becky McKoeg, Marsha Wright, Mrs. Barker, Penny Roesing, Linda Grant, Elizabeth Berg, Carole Magewski, Sandy O'Connell. Row 3: Harrow Kindness, Ben Ebner, Peter Roesing, Robert McDonald, Arnold Perrin, William Ryan, Martin Speck, Peter Conrad, Paul Gustafson. LATIN CLUB Latin is for the Romans and for the members of the Thomaston High School Latin Club! The club plans its meetings around the Romans, their customs, and language. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month. At these meetings the members play games based on Latin, hear reports on Roman customs and holidays, and reenact scenes of the ancient days. In January the group celebrated the feast of saturnalia with' the choosing of the King and Queen of the Bean. Each year a Latin Club banquet is held in the style of the Romans, as evidenced by the snapshots shown at the bottom of this page. Officials of the club this year are: Mrs. Barker — Ductor; Diana Benson — Praesens; John Ryan — Propraises; Kay Kelly — Scriba; Jane Woodbridge — Praefectus aerarii; Carol Gunderson and Joanne Gautheir — Praefecti libelli. Row 1 : Judy White, Dorothy Bergman, Carole Barniak, Jane Woodbridge, Thomas Duffany, Carole Eggleston, Edyth Monroe, Ruth Ann Root, Elsa Thulin. Row 2: Bonnie Voghel, Barbara Vanasse, Judy Thompson, Patricia McDonald, Louis Stevens, Mr. Reynolds, Mrs. Duntcrman, Edward Olcese, Marcia White, Jacqueline Steiner, Linda Devino, Ruth Fosco, Virginia Peck. Row 3: Kay Kelly, Sharon Kane, Judy Duncan, Carol Gunderson, Paul Gustafson. Richard Cable, Walter Carrington, Penny Rocsing, Carol Van Buren, Carolyn Besky, Lynda Pierpont, Sylvia Nilson, Marsha Wright. THE In the spring of each school year a staff is selected to organize and do the work for the next year's Owl. Since the yearbook is the official memory book of the Senior class, it is important that it be the best product possible. The art work you see within this book was conceived and planned by Carol Eggleston and her staff under the advisership of Mrs. Doris Waters. In order to keep the price of the yearbook within range of the average high school student’s purse, there must be a hardworking business staff. This staff is responsible for all financial matters concerning the yearbook, including the sponsoring of activities to supplement funds. The yearbook price has been constant for over five years. This, in itself, is a compliment to the work of Thomas Duffany, student chairman of finances, and to Mr. Mason, his adviser, and to their staff. What would a yearbook be without the write-ups of seniors, classes, teachers, and activities? The literary staff, headed by Edyth Monroe, and advised by Mrs. Barker, had the difficult job of portraying through words, the personalities of the seniors and the school organizations. The final job of the group is one led by Patricia MacDonald. This is the typing of all the written work. Adviser for the typing staff is our very able business teacher Miss Gotsell. Putting the work of these different committees together and finally coming up with that ' best possible product” is the work of Editor Jane Woodbridge and Chairman Mrs. Georgia Dunterman. We, of the yearbook staff, hope that our work has satisfied you, the customer! 32 Owl Sponsored Dance Row 1: Rosemary Smith, Carolyn Bcsky, Mary Ann Gcsmondi, Row 2: Margaret Morrison, Carole Van Buren, Patricia Mc- Ruth Ann Root, Adriann Vezzani, Joan Bartlett, Joan Batick, Donald, Linda Devino, Joanne Gotsell, Mrs. Tiers, Ruth Fosco, Gail Eggleston. Mary Ann Dailey, Lois Dupar, Shirley Knox, Irene Ford. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA In 1955 the Thomaston chapter of the Future Homemakers of America went out of existance and was only reactivated in 1957. Mrs. Grace Harrison, the state adviser to the Future Homemakers Clubs of Connecticut, addressed the club at their second meeting of the year. She stressed the practical side of the organization and advised the newly elected officers on their duties. The main project of the club during the year was preparing, from the planning stage up to the actual delivery, a Christmas basket. This basket was given to one of the needy families of the community. The food was entirely home cooked by the club's members and needed only warming by the family to whom it was given. Besides giving practical training in planning and cooking full meals this project was certainly a charitable effort on the part of the club. The officers of the club this year were: President, Ruth Ann Root; Vice President, Adriann Vezzani; Secretary, Joan Bartlett; Treasurer, Mary Ann Gesmondi. The club's adviser is Mrs. Addie Tiers. F.xecutives Meet 33 Row 1: Terry Sanderson, Thomas Duffany, Paul Gustafson, Eugene Ptachinski, John Taylor, Kirk Koenigsbauer, Seth Thomas, Peter Rocsing, Martin Speck. Row 2: Edyth Monroe, Marsha Sangster, Ruth Ann Root, Elsa Thulin, Carole Barniak, Judy Thompson, Jacqueline Steiner, Dorothy Bergman, Joanne Gotsell, Marcia White, Carole Eggleston. Row 3: Hannah Beecher, Helen Lytle, Linda Grant, Dorothy Brammer, Barbara Vanasse, Thomas Johnson, Mr. Hendrickson, Edward Olcesc, Mary Ann Daily, Patricia Adam, Virginia Peck, Sylvia Nilson, Sandy Williams, Diane Smelter, Mike Bruscino. Row 4: Paul Linsley, Barbara Sanzeri, Marsha Wright, Carole Majewski, Barbara Hurica, Carol Gunderson, Penny Rocsing, Rosemary Conrad, Diane Olcesc, Becky McKoeg, Barbara Post, Elizabeth Langivin. DRAMA CLUB During the first semester of the school year, the Drama Club was occupied with a community project. The Rotary Club of Thomaston held a variety show to raise funds for community projects sponsored by its members. The Drama Club members and its adviser helped in this endeavor as actors and crew members. Their contribution helped to make one of the most successful shows of this type ever produced in Thomaston. The second half of the year the club concentrated on dramatic acting. In the past few years the American teenager has come forward into the view of the public. It is fit- ting, therefore, that the Drama Club should this year choose to present the play Diiio. Dino is depicted as a teenage Doy, just released from reform school and ready to get into a fight with anyone and everyone in New York City. He is influenced by the workers at a welfare center and by a demure, young girl, Shirley, who never dated until she met Dino. The play has an air of reality, interwoven with moments of deep tenderness, and periods of tenseness. These moments were portrayed with superb craftsmanship, which made the Drama Club's presentation of Dino a success. Row 1: Linda Devino, Diane Benson, Marcia White, Sandra Didsbury. Row 2: Edyth Monroe, Dorothy Bergman, Joanne Gotsell, Miss Goodwin, Marsha Sangster, Mary Ann Daily, Sylvia Nilson. Row 3: Barbara Hurica, Loraine Stahaleck, Kay Kelly, Carol Van Buren, Diane Schmelter, Becky McKoeg, Cindy Bailey, Carol Brower. BIBLIOSOPHS The goal of the Bibliosophs this year has been to make enough money through candy sales to partially finance their trip to Philadelphia in the spring. This annual trip is, as their organization is, a combination of fun and education. This year the group visited museums, libraries, exhibits, and educational institutions in Philadelphia. Balancing the educational side were the jaunts through Wanamakers' Department Store, delicious and unusual meals in leading restaurants, and the thrill of being on one's own in the nation's third largest city. Throughout the year the Bibliosophs are not idle, for it is their duty to care for the library and its large collection of books and periodicals. These duties include general housekeeping and inventory of the stock. No other organization in Thomaston High School is as closely knit a unit for, after all, the Bibliosophs have one great common interest-love of books. Book Lovers Meet 35 Row 1: Patricia McDonald, Jacqueline Steiner, Patricia Darm, Douglas Atwood, Joanne Gauthier, Theodore Kingsbury. Row 2: Sandy Kindness, John Ryan, David Monohan, Wendy Barr, Beth Lincoln, Bonnie Nase, John Farrell, Karen Kosikow-ski, Christine Andrade, Arnold Perrin, Sylvia Stuart, Rachel Raider, Lynda Pierpont. Row' 3: Donna Hart, Paul Szymanski, Mary Flynn, Barry Johnston, Cindy Bailey, Thomas Daily, George Benedict, Allan Dickson, Cliff Wheeler, Robert Morse, Ben Ebner, Robert McDonald. Row 4: Bruce Nelson, Herbert Farrell, George Anticoli, John Mitchell, Carole Barniak, Virginia Peck, Henry Curtiss, Mary Beth Landers, Mr. Robinson, Brian Murdock, Judson Reed, Conrad Johnson, John Brophy. BAND MEMBERS FLUTE Patricia Darm Douglas Atwood Joanne Gauthier Theodore Kingsbury CLARINET Patricia MacDonald Jacqueline Steiner Wendy Barr Cindy Bailey David Monohan Barry Johnston Jerry Ryan Sandy Kindness Paul Szymanski Mary Flynn Donna Hart BASS CLARINET Lynda Pierpont SAXOPHONE Carol Andrade Karen Kosikowski Arnold Perrin Sylvia Stuart Rachel Raider FRENCH HORN Beth Lincoln Bonnie Nase John Farrell James Serenson CORNET George Ruggles Carole Barniak John Mitchell George Anticoli Herb Farrell Bruce Nelson BARITONE John Benedict Thomas Dailey Allan Dickinson TROMBONE Robert McDonald Benny Ebner Robert Morse Karen Wheeler TUBA Conrad Johnson John Brophy PERCUSSION Henry Curtiss Brian Murdock Judson Reed Mary Beth Landers. 36 THE MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS Every student in the Thomaston school system has the opportunity of eventually being a member of one of the music clubs in the high school. The music director of the school system conducts private and group lesson sessions during school time to give all interested persons an opportunity to further his musical background. Perhaps this is the reason that one of the most active and most popular school organizations is the Band and, running a close second, is the Glee Club. This year the Band marched in five different parades for both community and school projects. These were at Halloween, Veterans' Day, Firemen's Carnival, Memorial Day and Labor Day. The. Band also presented a Christmas concert in the high school gymnasium as well as entertaining the students of the high school at a Christmas assembly. February 3 the Thomaston Band joined the University of Connecticut Symphonic Orchestra in presenting a concert in Thomaston. In May of each year the Band and Glee club participate in the State Audition Festival. This year selected students attended the New England Music Festival, and the All-State Concert Festival. As you can see, one way to stay busy and use one’s leisure time to advantage is to join one of the music groups. GLEE CLUB Row 1: Sylvia Nilson, Elizabeth Berg, Ann Knox, Laraine Syzmanski, Jacqueline Steiner. Mary Beth Landers, Mr. Robinson, Carole Labatt, Kay Kelly, Barbara Hurica, Diane Smelter. Row 2: Mary Ann Gesmondi, Sandra Bishop, Cindy Bailey, Barbara Puszacke, Lynda Pierpont, Rosemary Conrad, Judith Ryan, Joan Bogus, Judy Blackmer, Edyth Monroe, Margaret Farrell, Carol Gunderson, Beth Lincoln, Florence Roman, Marilee Wellersdick, Lucy Fluet, Rosemary Smith. 37 Row 3: Margaret Duffany, Judy White, Linda Bothroyd, Carole Eggelston, Priscilla Adam, Regina Frechette, Cindy Catlin, Rachel Raider, Virginia Peck, Bonnie Nase, Judy Thompson, Sue Hellerick. BROWN AND GOLD Row 1: Marcia White, Jane Woodbrige, Patricia McDonald, Carole Barniak, Ruth Fosco, Ruth Ann Root, Joan Bartlett. Row' 2: Virginia Peck, Elso Thulin, Judy White, Mrs. Platt, Miss Gotsell, Jacqueline Steiner, Dorothy Bergman, Beverly Beardsley. Row 3: Helen Lytle, Joan Batick, Joanne Bogus, Bonnie Voghel, Robert McDonald, Carole Van Burcn, Sylvia Nilson, Carolyn Besky, Diane Benson, Barbara Sanzeri. BOWLING CLUB Row 1: Elsa Thulin, Dolores Ryan, Ruth Ann Root, Marcia White, Ruth Fosco, Shirley Moskaluk, Barbara Picco. Row 2: Judy White, Lois Dupar, Gail Eggleston, Miss Lynch, Elizabeth Berg, Lois Nadeau, Virginia Peck. Row 3: Sandra Totten, Lucy Fluet, Rosemary Smith, Patricia Darm, Joan Gallagher, Sandra Didsbury, Barbara Vanasse. 38 JUNIOR RED CROSS Row 1: Gerald Ryan, Delphine Vezzani, Linda Samson, Wendy Barr, Linda Didsbury, Diane Pronovost, Jean Sangster, Carol Smith, Joyce Young, Richard Kelly. Row 2: Joanne Mischow, Loren Collins, Patricia Grano, Konna Volovski, Elizabeth Beecher, Miss Gangloff, Ann Derocher, Sharon Volovski, Angelo Lauratano, Linda Washenko, Katherine Thomas. Row 3: John Fredrick, Kurt Schaudler, Peter Perbeck, Ronald Murdock, David Zigler, Roger Thulin, George Steiner, Leo Voghel, Donald Newton. PEN PAL CLUB Row 1: Sharon Voloski, Patricia Bartlett, Karen Kosikowski, Allan Dickinson, Linda Babb, Mary Flynn, Marian Kohanski. Row 2: Pauline Bartlett, Kenneth Linsley, Miss Gangloff, Phillip Brown, Bonnie Bristol. 39 The Year's Activities . . . ATHLETICS GIRLS' VARSITY BASKETBALL Row 1: Joanne Gautheir, Diane Smelter, Linda Bothroyd, Patricia Handrinos, Barbara Vanasse, Linda Serduck, Elizabeth Langivin, Priscilla Adam. Row 2: Sylvia Nilson, Diane Olcese, Anne Knox, June Campbell, Miss Lynch, Diana Benson, Virginia Peck, Laraine Symanski, Bonnie Voghel. SCHEDULES VARSITY JUNIOR VARSITY Thomaston 24 Terry vi lie 38 Thomaston 26 Terr)'vi He 19 Thomaston 28 Alumnae 33 Thomaston 31 Litchfield 17 Thomaston 19 Litchfield 32 Thomaston 32 Wamogo 12 Thomaston 41 Wamogo 20 GIRLS' JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Row 1: Patricia Hendrinos, Judy Blackmer, Bonnie Nase, June Campbell, Elizabeth Berg, Anne 42 Knox, Linda Serduck, Sharon Kane, Barbara Acker. Row 2: Bonnie Voghel, Barbara Hurica, Rosemary Conrad, Sandra O’Connell, Miss Lynch, Barbara Sgambato, Rosemarie Sgambato, Mary Ann Savage, Sylvia Nelson. GIRLS' SPORTS Three teams make up the girls' varsity sport program at Thomaston High School. Field hockey, new to Thomaston two years ago, has attracted a large number of girls. This fall sport for the girls has been responsible for as much enthusiasm as any of the boys' sports during the same season. This year the girls won the majority of their games and gained valuable training in sportsmanship. Since Thomaston is a community that appreciates basketball, it is not unusual for the goal of many of the girls to become members of the distaff side of this sport. There are two teams at Thomaston. The varsity team made up of the more experienced members of the school as far as basketball goes, and the junior team which is the training ground for future stars. This year the junior varsity team won all of its games while the varsity did not fare so well. But win or lose, the girls, along with their able coach, Miss Lynch, enjoyed the season. GIRLS' FIELD HOCKEY Row 1: Linda Serduck, Patricia Darm, Barbara Sgambato, Pat Handrinos, Rosemarie Sgambato, Sandra Bishop, Becky McKoeg. Row 2: Marsha Wright, Alice Grano, Joanne Gauthier, Sharon Kane, Virginia Peck, Misss Lynch, Barbara Hurica, Jacqueline Steiner, Sue Thelin, Patricia Adam. Row 3: Dorothy Bergman, Diane Benson, Georgine Bruscino, Carole Gunderson, Marsha Sang-ster, Linda Bothroyd, Mary Ann Gesmondi, Elsa Thulin. 43 Row 1 : Robert Duff, Michael Stevens, Cesare DelVaglio, Donald Swift, Peter Raider, Gerald Ryan, Richard Fluet, Nelson Perrin, Donald Newton. Row 2: Paul Lyons, Monte Doyle, George Steiner, David Monahan, Mr. Holbrook, Richard O'Connell, Clayton Johnson, Gerald Mozonski, Henry Simpson. Row 3: Phillip Brown, John Benedict, Kenneth Linsley, Robert Wojtysiak, Glenford Root, Henry Osiwiecki, Herbert Farrell. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER This year marked a shake-up in the junior high coaching staff, not because of lack of wins, as is sometimes the case, but because of the desire of the coaches. Mr. Holbrook, who had been the junior high basketball coach, became the soccer coach, trading with Mr. Ryan. Mr. Ryan’s sport has always been basketball and this was the main reason for the change in duties. Soccer and basketball for the junior high both gained much by the change. Soccer had one of its most successful seasons with the future varsity stars winning five games and dropping only one. The number of boys who turned out for try-outs was large and most of them remained to become a part of the team and to gain valuable experience as players. SCHEDULE Thomaston 2 Litchfield 1 Thomaston 2 Newtown 0 Thomaston 1 Newtown 2 Thomaston 1 Southbury 0 Thomaston 1 Litchfield 0 Thomaston By forfeit Southbury 44 Row 1: Terrence Farrell, Joan Duffany, Peter Perbeck, Cesare DelVaglio, Donald Swift, David Monohan,' Robert Duff, Gerald Ryan, Richard O'Connell, Jerry Mozonski, Harold Olcese. Row 2: Henry Osowiecki, Kenneth Linsley, Glenford Root, Kurt Schlauder, Mr. Ryan, Peter Raider, Phil Brown, Paul Rogozinski, Raymond Rossi. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Under the coaching of an ex-Thomaston High School basketball star and present faculty member, Mr. Ryan, the junior basketball squad had a successful season. Enthusiasm ran so high that the large number of boys made necessary the scheduling of two separate practice sessions with alternate squads. The best of the group were finally singled out and went on to win the majority of its games. Several members of the team showed ease and skill on the court. Raider and O’Connell, who will be in the high school next year, are fine prospects for the junior varsity squad. This was one of the tallest squads in the history of junior high basketball in Thomaston. Eighth graders Rossi and Rogozinski led in height and did a fine job or rebounding for the team. SCHEDULE Swift 30 Litchfield 27 Junior Republic 35 Wamogo Oakville Thomaston 35 Thomaston 54 Thomaston 43 Thamoston Thomaston 45 Row 1: William Dunnells, Peter Roesing, Nubby O'Connell, John Brophy, Kirk Koenigsbauer, Sandy Kindness. Row 2: Roger Perreault, Michael Bruscino, Mr. Pasquariello, Paul Linsley, Benny Ebner. VARSITY TRACK Many schools the size of Thomaston High School do not have track teams. Thomaston does and is very proud of its individual stars. As a team its members have proved a challenge for other much larger schools and as individual members, the team has succeeded in capturing many points from other schools in meets. The highlight of the track season for Thomaston was the second place medal received by Nubby O’Con- Cross Country Practice nell in the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Council meet at New Haven. The medal was for placing second in the one-half mile race. This was a victory that was two-sided. It won recognition for Thomaston and it won recognition for a boy who had up to that time been associated with soccer, baseball, and basketball. This was the fourth sport in which Nubby excelled! Other members of the team deserve credit for their activity also. There was Bill Dunnells, the speedster who placed in the cross-country meet in New Britain which was again sponsored by the C.I.A.C. John Brophy received his letter for the year, too, by running in several meets. Other members of the team were Peter Roesing (a champion swimmer), Paul Linsley, Mike Bruscino, Harrow Kindness, Ben Ebner, Roger Perreault, and Kirk Koenigsbauer. Mr. Pasquariello, track coach, did an exceptional job with a small team, but after all, don't the best things come in small packages? Row 1: Peter Raider, Richard Griffin, Nelson Perrin, Robert Morse, Frank Gawrych, Richard O'Connell, Dennis Collins, Paul Tarini, Barry Johnson. Row 2: James O'Brien, Gerald Mosimann, Richard Cable, Vincent Rossi, Mr. Schmidt, John Benson, George Little, John Benedict, Tom Dailey. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Coached by Mr. Schmidt, the junior high baseball team made up for the lack of a varsity team in that sport. The boys ended with the scores on their side by four wins and one tie. A tie in baseball, yes! This tie was the result of a game called by darkness and never re-scheduled. With Jerry Mosiman’s brilliant pitching and the fielding combination of Griffin and Benson, the team had a great season. In fact so great was the season that several high school students caught the teams' enthusiasm and joined with them to form a freshmen team and play several previously unscheduled games. With the progress of these junior high players into high school ranks, the coaching staff has promise of an experienced and interested varsity team in future years. SCHEDULE Thomaston 3 Middlebury 2 Thomaston 8 Litchfield 1 Thomaston 2 Regional 6 0 Thomaston 19 Republic 6 Thomaston 5 Wamogo 5 47 Row 1: Ronald Batick, Robert Young, Robert Morse, Richard Griffin, William Driscoll, Vincent Rossi, James O'Brien. Row 2: Robert McDonald, Stewart Fraser, Mr. Schmidt, John Benson, Peter Brophy. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL As a training ground for basketball, the junior varsity team cannot be beat! Under the coaching of Walter Schmidt, the boys observe strict training rules and learn, not only basketball, but also, good sportsmanship. Although the win column was top heavy on the opponents side, there was no game played in which the Thomaston team did not fight all the way. For a junior varsity team, winning is second only to learning, and as Thomaston gained in experience, they also gained in wins. This year one of the junior varsity members, John Benson, showed such promise that he was advanced to the varsity team and played a few games as a varsity substitute. Remember your junior varsity team, for they are the varsity stars of tomorrow! SCHEDULE Thomaston 20 Wamogo 33 Thomaston 32 Terryville 45 Thomaston 32 Woodbury 43 Thomaston 49 Litchfield 34 Thomaston 30 Watertown 36 Thomaston 34 Regional 46 Thomaston 29 St. Anthony's 36 Thomaston 41 Woodbury 35 Thomaston Wamogo Thomaston Bethel Thomaston Terryville 48 Row 1: John Ryan, George Harlow, Kirk Koenigsbauer, Conrad Johnson, Thomas Duff any, Peter Thulin, Paul Gustfason. Row 2: Richard Barr, Dennis Kaefer, William Ryan, Nubby O'Connell, John Knox, Seth Thomas, George Griffin, Mr. Fagerquist. VARSITY BASKETBALL Expectations sometimes exceed results! This was the case with the varsity basketball squad this year. This was not the fault of the team; it was the fault of the other teams in the Housatonic League. All were dream teams this year and breaks in the game just did not favor one of Thomaston High School’s best basketball teams. Competition was razor sharp and many of Thomaston’s losses depended on decisions of referees and upon, perhaps, one free throw. All in all it was a tense season for fans and players alike! Co-pilots of the team this season were two seniors, Nubby O’Connell and George ’’Shark” Griffin. Three other seniors were numbered among the starting line-up this year; Dennis Kaefer, Peter Thulin, and John Knox. Only two regulars will remain for next year’s team and those are juniors, Connie Johnson, and Bill Ryan. Nubby O’Connell, prominent in most athletic teams at Thomaston, led in the scoring, with approximately twenty points per game. The team will go to the state tournament this year and, who knows, perhaps it will be here that the dream emerges. Whether it does or not, you can bet, that many of the Thomaston fans, students and parents alike, will be at the tournament to cheer the boys to victory. Thomaston 51 Bethel SCHEDULE 40 Thomaston 56 Litchfield 59 Thomaston 64 Regional 48 Thomaston 61 Watertown 49 Thomaston 33 Litchfield 28 Thomaston 63 Regional 43 Thomaston 51 Watertown 54 Thomaston 49 St. Anthony’s 45 Thomaston 64 St. Anthony's 56 Thomaston 38 Woodbury 51 Thomaston 60 Alumni 39 Thomaston Wamogo Thomaston 58 Wamogo 36 Thomaston Bethel Thomaston 41 Terryville 42 Thomaston Terryville Thomaston 44 Woodbury 43 Row 1: Stewart Fraser, Roger Perreault, Conrad Johnson, Kirk Koenigsbauer, Richard Barr, Steve Krenisky, Paul Gustafson, Michael Stout. Row 2: Tom Daily, Richard Griffin, Peter Brophy, Benny Ebner, Robert Sanford, John Benson, Sandy Kindness, Robert Morse, Thomas Duffany, Robert MacDonald, Mr. Fagerquist. Row 3: Randy Seidler, Deny Fisher, John Brophy, Michael Bruscino, Nubby O'Connell, John Knox, William Ryan, Harold Dick, Arnold Perrin, Robert Young. SOCCER Plagued by ineligibility, the varsity soccer team did not have an impressive season until near its end. Considering the fact that the team had regulars who were not regulars due to scholastic difficulties, and also considering that the team had only two seniors listed as members, it was not too bad a showing. Of the twelve games played, the boys managed a three way split, with four wins, four ties, and four losses. Soccer has faced many difficult problems in the past years; working students without time for practice, disinterested fans, ineligibility, and lack of experienced team members. But through all of this it is still a part of the regular sports program of the Thomaston High School. If a sport can face all of these crises, it certainly is here to stay. Perhaps with the added interest being displayed in junior high soccer, Coach Fagerquist will field a team next year with as many wins as his great basketball teams. SCHEDULE Thomaston 3 Bristol 3 Thomaston 0 St. Anthony's 1 Thomaston 1 Litchfield 2 Thomaston 0 Newtown 0 Thomaston 0 Watertown 2 Thomaston i Bristol 0 Thomaston 3 Woodbury 0 Thomaston 6 St. Anthony's 1 Thomaston 2 Newtown 1 Thomaston 1 Litchfield 2 Thomaston 1 Woodbury I Thomaston 0 Watertown 0 50 Kneeling: Penny Roesing, Marsha Wright, Marsha Sangster, Sandy Bishop, Jackie Stiener, Mary Ann Gesmondi, Dorthy Bergman, Elsa Thulin, Rachel Raider. Standing: Miss Lynch, Edyth Monroe CHEERLEADERS Probably the biggest dream of a girl at the Thomaston High School is that of becoming a cheerleader; one of the squad that will be on the spot at every game to root the team to victory. Every year many girls practice their jumps, yells, and cartwheels for weeks before try-outs. Everywhere can be heard, Are my legs straight?” Do I have pep?” and finally, Do you think I’ll make it?” On a set date the girls rush down to the gym and nervously scramble into gym clothes. Soon the judges appear and one by one the girls go out on the floor and do their best. The coaches, in joint council with Coach Lynch, choose the best of the large group and for the remainder of the year, they represent the school at all basketball games. This year the cheerleaders were mainly responsible for the formation of the Pep Club to promote school spirit in the high school. As sponsors of this club they also helped with a dance during the month of February. At this dance new cheers were presented to the patrons for comment. The Pep Club and its dance promises to be a regular part of the school calendar now. Jump high, Bend low, Come on, Thomaston, Let’s Go! Getting the Signals A Score! A Score! Let's Win Tuesdays and Fridays are much the same, Filled with the joys of a basketball game. School drags on while we sit and we worry, It’s seven, the game, a mad rush, a great hurry! We sit and we cheer and we call out their names. Will this be the greatest of all our games? Out on the floor come Nubby and Shark, Dribbling and passing, shooting in the dark. Connie and Johnny and Bill, too, it seems, Try to fulfill our happiest dreams. Who’s going to win?” the people cry. And we all yell, Thomaston High!” But what do we get for winning this game? A team proud with victory, glory, and fame. S. Thelin Reach . . . 52