Thomaston High School - Owl Yearbook (Thomaston, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1960 volume:

1960 As long as I can remember being a teenager, I can remember cursing my small town boundaries, and thinking only, in my tearful melodrama, of getting that cap and gown; my one way ticket out of Thomaston; small town USA; pop. 5,000. But now nature seems to have played a trick on me, for somewhere, I’ve picked up a strange kind of fondness for my old enemy; sort of like walking in a thin rain and never knowing it until the insignificant drops pierce the thickness of your coat, and leave you suddenly cold and damp. Suddenly I remember a thousand little things that I’ll miss; the minstrel shows in the old opera house; the feeling of closeness at a band concert on the green; buying penny candy at Duff’s; the big green mansion in the center of town that’s been torn down for years; the when-I-was-a-kid town. Time has changed the face of my town, even in the short period of my adolescence; in 40 years, I will have to rely on pages of print to remember today. It is with this thought in mind that we offer you this yearbook; as a record impenetrable by time. Penny Roesing, Editor 2 TO SOPHIA R. DERVIS whose outstanding personality and wit has made her English classes so enjoyable, whose unselfish co-operation has been so bolstering and necessary to the furtherance of our Drama Club, and whose willingness to help our class will make her live in our memories, the Class of 1960 with deepest appreciation and affection dedicates this yearbook. 3 Contents Foreword 2 Dedication 3 Administration and Faculty 5 Seniors 11 Underclassmen ___________________________ 21 Activities __________________________ 29 Sports ________________________________ 45 Superintendent’s Message Leafing through THE OWL one sees mirrored the unique characteristics of American education which provides as no other society diversified opportunities for all youth. In all area of human endeavor there are important places to fill. Some require technical knowledge; many need human understanding; all need wisdom. Your yearbook records you have had many such experiences. Will this be a better world because you have lived in it? Best wishes to you for a happy, abundant life. ARTHUR F. BAKER, SUPERINTENDENT 6 Principal’s Message “Always Do Your Best” is one bit of advice which can be achieved by everyone. You, as undergraduates, can do your best in your subjects during the remaining years of your high school career. You, as Seniors who are going to work, will have to do your best if you want to keep your jobs or advance. You, as Seniors who are furthering your education, must do your best in order to continue. There will be times when your task will seem dull, boring, or monotonous. If you strive to always do your best, you will get satisfaction no matter what the task. DAVID EATON, PRINCIPAL Board of Education Left to right: Ulric Mather, Georgr Benedict, Arthur Baker. Edward Besky, Kenneth Tingley, Herbert Koenigsbauer, James O’Brien, Dr. Daniel Samson, Wallace Dyson, Agnes White. ETHEL JOHNSON GRACE MASON LUCILLE MARTIN Secretary to the Principal Secretary to the Superintendent School Nurse LAWRENCE H. BRADNER Yale, B.A. DIANNE W. DeFRINO University of Penn., B.A. SOPHIA R. DERVIS Central College of Conn., B.S. ELEANOR L. FAGERQUIST ALLEN A. FRANKEL ROSA F. GANGLOFF EVELYN A. GOODWIN Hyannis State Teachers Col- University of Conn., B.A. Boston University, B.S., Col- Newcomb College, B.A.; Bos- lege, B.S. umbia University, M.A. ton University, M.A. MARY P. LITRE University of Maine, B.A.; M of Ed. 8 THOMAS F. MURPHY Bryant, B.S.; University of Conn., M.S. KENNETH A. MURDOCK Fitchburg State Teachers’ College, B.S.; University of New Hampshire, M.S. JACQUELINE W. O’CON-NOR Tusculum College, B.S. LUCAS J. PASQUARILLO Amherst College, A.B.; New York University, M.A. HELEN S. PLATT EDITH P. RAMSEY THOMAS F. REYNOLDS Russell Sage College, A.B.; University of Conn., A.B. Central College of Conn., Radcliff College, M.A. A.B.; Fairfield University, M.A. ROBERT C. PINGPANK Trinity College, B.S. ALMA K. ROBERSON Albany State Teachers College EDITH M. SANGSTER Russell Sage College, B.A. JOSEPH F. STOLICNY Central College of Conn., B.S. ADDIE L. TIERS MARY ANN TORRENCE DORIS B. WATERS HERBERT H. WILBER University of Conn., B.S. Albertus Magnus College, Boston University, B.S. Central College of Conn., B.A. A.S.; Springfield College, B.S.; University of Michigan, Who could ever forget ... these hallowed halls Our Alma Mater . . . the infamous lunchroom Munchie, munchie— ...the rush hour Drop somethin’! 10 PETER SPENCER ROESING “Pete” Will he ever grow that mustache? Professional comedian; “Me and My Motorcycle Vice President 1, President 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Owl Staff 1, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Track 1. Class Officers MARY ANN DOLORES GESMONDI “Mary Ann” Mr. F ranker s secretary; Noisiest and most emotional cheerleader. Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Class Secretary 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Drama Club 4; Hockey 2; Brown Gold 3, 4; FHA, Treasurer 2, Vice President 3; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. ROSEMARIE CAROLE SGAMBATO “Rosie” Rich as Rockefeller; Double vision. Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; J.V. Basketball 1, 2; Class Basketball 3, 4; Field Hockey 2; Owl Staff 3; Drama Club 4. JOHN LOUIS RYAN “John” Member of the intelligentsia; Little man with a big voice. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Athletic Association 2, 3; Glee Club 4; Honor Society 3, 4, President 4; Student Council 2, 3; Gass President 1, Gass Vice President 4; Latin Gub 2, Vice President 2; FPA 3, 4; Gass Basketball 1, 2; Varsity Basketball Manager 1, 2. 12 PATRICIA ANN AVERY “Pat” MUitary intentions; Congenial. FHA 3, 4. LUCINDA BAILEY “Cindy” Our Dale Evans; “Anyone for a ride to Springfield?” Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3; Owl Staff 2, 3, 4; Bibliosophs 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Brown Gold 1, 4; FPA 3. RICHARD WENDELL BARR “Dick” Paul Bunyan and his Babe on four wheels; Adventurous. Soccer 1, 2; Basketball Manager 1, 2; Athletic Council 1, 2, 4; Chairman 4; Student Council 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Brown Gold 4. JOAN ANNE BATICK “Joanie” Pooch's private secretary; Part-time joker. Bibliosophs 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, State Parliamentarian; Owl Staff 2, 3; Gass Basketball 1; Brown Gold 2, 3, 4. BEVERLY ANNE BEARDSLEE “Bev” Petite artiste; Friendly nature. Owl Staff 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Brown Gold 2, 3, 4; Art Gub 3; FHA 2, 3; FPA 3, 4. ELIZABETH CAROL BERG “Betty” Bon Voyage, “ World Traveler;” Bubbling Betty. Glee Gub 2, 4; Drama Gub 3, 4; Girls’ JV Basketball 2, 3; Varsity Basketball 4; FPA 3, 4; Latin Gub 2; Gass Basketball 1. CAROLYN ANN BESKY “Carolyn” Might life her specialty; Violent Volks. Owl 2, 3, 4; FHA 2, 3, 4; Brown Gold 2, 3, 4; Gass Basketball 2. SANDRA LAURA BISHOP “Sandy” Vim, vigor, and vitality personified; Clever with a pencil. Cheerleading 2, 3, Captain 4; Glee Club 1, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 4; Hockey 1, 2. 3 JUDITH ELLEN BLACKMER “Judy” Always willing to help others; Miss Bantam Lake. JV Basketball 1, 2, 3; Bib-liosoph 3, 4; FHA 3, 4; FPA 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Owl Staff 3. JOANNE F. BOGUS “Jo” Infectious laugh; Babysitting pro. Glee Club 2, 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 4; Brown Gold 1, 2, 3; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. PETER JOSEPH BROPHY “Pete” Don Juan; Easygoing; “Stale line, here I come! WALTER ARNOLD CARRINGTON “Walt” Three-year high-schooler; Einstein’s apprentice. Owl Staff 1, 2, 4; Track 1, 2; FPA 4; Latin Club 2; Drama Club 4. LUCINDA ANN CATLIN “Cindy” With that walk, who needs talk? “Avon Calling!” Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Latin Club 1. WILLIAM JOHN DRISCOLL “Bill” “There are two kinds of people in the world—those who are Irish and those who wish they were. Glee Club 4; Drama Club 4; Student Council 2, 3, Vice President 4; Nutmeg Boys’ State; Athletic Association 2; JV Basketball 1, 2; Varsity Soccer 1, 2, 3; FPA 4. MARGARET MARY DUFFANY “Peg” Witty; “Quiet! I can’t concentrate! Cheerleading 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; FPA 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Latin Club 2; Brown Gold 3, 4. LOIS ANN DUPAR “Lois” Give me a vanilla soda; “Rapunzel, let down your hair.” Owl Staff 1; Brown Gold 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1. 14 BENEDICT HENRY EBNER “Benny” A woman hater?? Brown University bound. Band 1, 2, 3, Vice President 4; Owl Staff 4; Glee Club 1� 2, 4; Soccer 1, 2; Latin Club 2; Foreign Policy, President 3, 4; Boys’ State; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. DENNIS JOHN FISCHER “Denny” Quiet until you know him; Fill her up! Varsity Soccer 2. RICHARD CHARLES FISCHER “Dickie” Torrence's right-hand man; Mike Fink. Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. w JOANNE FLORA GAUTHIER “Jo” Loves food and anything remotely connected with it; Dauntless debator. Honor Society 3, 4; Class Vice President 3; Girls State 3; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; JV Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball 2, 3; Field Hockey 1, 2; FPA 3, 4, Rept. 4; Class Basketball 4. CAROL KRISTINE GUNDERSON “Gundy” Another Perry Mason; Bright ideas. National Honor Society 3, 4; Brown and Gold 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey 1, 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Gass Basketball 1, 2; Latin Qub 2, 3, 4; FPA 3, 4; Glee Qub 2. HELEN JEAN HANDLE “Helen” Conscientious; Quiet; Pleasant smile. Bibliosophs 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Owl Staff 3; Receptionist 2, 3; FHA 3, 4; Brown and Gold 3; Glee Qub 3. DONALD STUART FRASER, JR. “Stu” “You want a ride in a good car? Retired milkman. Glee Club 4; Drama Qub 4; Student Qub 1, 2; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 1; Varsity Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. SHIRLEY JANE HANDLE “Shirl” Ficklish giggle; Blushes easily. Owl Staff 3, 4, Publicity Staff; Brown and Gold 4; FHA 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Receptionists 2, 3; Bowling 2. 15 SUSAN MARILYN HELLERICH “Sue” Active in 4-H work; Wel-coming smile. Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Drama Club 3; Cheerleading 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 4. BARBARA MARIE HRICA “Ric” Ambitious; Future nurse at St. Francis. Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 4; Glee Club 1, 2; JV Basketball 2, 3; Varsity 4; Drama dub 2, 3, 4; Bibliosophs 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey 2; FPA 3, 4. KATHRYN THERESA KELLEY “Kay Linguist; Soft-spoken; Active participant in many fields. Owl Stalf 2, 3, 4; Art Staff Chairman 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Bibliosophs 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3; Latin Club 2, 3, Secretary 2; Foreign Policy Association 3, 4. HARROW MUIR KINDNESS, JR. “Sandy” Student band leader ; Blonde hair, blue eyes, every girl’s dream. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Band Leader; Soccer 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 4; Latin Club 2; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4. ELIZABETH K. LINCOLN “Beth” Band and glee club, her joys in life; Flirtatious. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, 4; Owl Staff 3; Cheerleading 1, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. GERTRUDE R. LINCOLN “Trude” Nice things do come in small packages; Sweet as Phillips’ Pies. Bibliosophs 3, 4; FHA 2. 3; Class Basketball 2. CAROLE LYNNE MAJEWSKI “Carole” Eager to run errands; Caretaker of Room 16. Drama dub 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin dub 2; Foreign Policy 3, 4; Girls’ State 3; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; dass Officer, Secretary 2, 3. RICHARD ARTHUR MATTSON “Dick” Always helpful; At home in his car. ROBERT LAWRENCE McDonald “Champ” As long and thin as his trombone; Fred Astaire; Dig that headgear! Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Student Council 1; JV Basketball 1, 2; Varsity Soccer 2, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Brown Gold 2, 4; Class Vice President 2. REBECCA LOISELL McKEAG “Becky” The fighting Irish; A smile as bright as her red hair. Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Bibliosophs 2, 3, Secretary 4; Field Hockey 2; Latin Club 2; Foreign Policy 3, 4, Secretary; Gass Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA ANN NASE “Bonnie” Full of Hoffmans laughing bubbles; Mariner in Colorado? Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Qub 1, 2, 4; JV Basketball 1, 2; Varsity Basketball 4; Gass Basketball 3. SANDRA ANN O'CONNELL “Sandy” Reet petite; Roesing's temporary boarder. Drama Gub 2; JV Basketball 1; Latin Club 2; Owl Staff 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4. JOHN JOSEPH MITCHELL “Mitch” Roaring Model A; Foreign Affairs Expert. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Owl Staff 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Drama Gub 3; Foreign Policy As. 3, 4; Brass Choir 4; Dance Band 1. BRIAN RUSSELL MURDOCK “Brian” Circus boy; Drums, drums and more drums! Band 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 4. DIANE MARY OLCESE “Diane” Opposite of quiet; Look for her in Hartford. Drama Qub 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Qub 1, 2; Foreign Policy 3; Varsity Basketball 1, 2; Gass Basketball 3, 4. ARNOLD VINCENT PERRIN, JR. “Axnie” Tallest basketball player; “Baby-face. Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Latin Gub 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. JOAN ELIZABETH PETRONIS “Joan” Michaelange o; Strong and silent; Daredevil. Owl Staff 3; Art Club 3; Brown and Gold 4. MARY ELIZABETH POST “Mary” Happiness is just a guy named Joe; Balladier. Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; FPA 3; Class Basketball 4. PENELOPE SUE ROESING “Penny” Excels in all she does; Sophisticated beatnik. Honor Society 3, 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, Editor-in-Chief 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, President 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, President 4; Glee Club 1, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; FPA 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Athletic Association 3. ROBERT FRANCIS SANFORD “Bob” Guitar plucker; Sports enthusiast. Varsity Soccer 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 4; Freshman Baseball 1. BARBARA ANGELA SANZERI “Barb” Small but flammable; Her motto—“Boys, boys, and more boys. Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Brown and Gold 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3; FPA 3. MARIANNE SAVAGE “Snooks” Talkative; Excitable; Athletically inclined. JV Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 4; Basketball Manager 3; Class Basketball 1, 3; Owl Staff 1, 3; Drama Club 1, 2, 4; Brown Gold 4; FPA 4; FHA 1. F. RANDALL SEIDLER “Cy” Bret Maverick; Cys Hideaway. Soccer 1, 4. BARBARA ANN SGAMBATO “Barb” Creative; Future lady wrestler. JV Basketball 1, 2; Owl Staff 3; Honor Society 3, 4, Secretary 4; Field Hockey 2; Drama Club 4; Class Basketball 3, 4. EDWARD BURRITT SMITH “Smitty” Travelin Man; Steers a Chevy. Gass Basketball 1. WALTER ERWIN SPECK “Walt” Future Mr. Pingpank; Quiet and Conservative. Drama Club 2, 3, 4, Vice President; Latin Club 1, 2. MARTIN JOHN THULIN “Marty” Industrious; Enjoys hunting, boating, and fishing. Varsity Baseball 1, 2; Class Basketball 1. SANDRA LEE TOTTEN “Sandy” Marriage plans ahead; Quiet. Class Basketball 1, 2; Owl Staff; Bowling Club. CAROL ANNE VAN BUREN “Carol” Mr. Murphy's girl Friday; Quiet?? Say uPweese.r Bibliosophs 2, 3, 4; Brown Gold 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Gass Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Gub 4; Owl 2, 3. MARSHA JANE WRIGHT “Marsh” Jazz fan; Passion for blonds, Corvettesy converti-bleSy etc. Glee Qub 1. 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Drama Gub 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Association 2; Cheerleading 2, 3, Co-Captain; Latin Qub 2; JV Basketball 1; Field Hockey Manager 2; Gass Basketball 2. CAROL ANN TINDELL “Carol” Dry-cleaned hot rod; Secretarial aims. Gass Basketball 1, 2. 19 Hi t 77V Seniors Growing Up Benjie and Bailey Senior Lovlics. Men at work. Achieving. One of those sizzling segregated Xmas parties. Struggling 20 Gowns and clowns. FIRST ROW: Terry Doyle, Rosemary Smith, James O’Brien, Donna Hart, John Sangster, Marilee Wellersdick, James Serenson, Frances Dayton, William Arlofski, Carol Grohoski, Sharon Picco, Steve Krenisky, June Campbell, Charles Philbrook, Mary Rielly, Mary P. Litke, advisor. SECOND ROW: Gerald Mosimann, Christine Andrade, Richard Griffen, Georgine Bruscino, James Handle, Judith Fox, Thomas Waters, Joan Paczkowski, Thomas Smail, Judith Duncan, William Kelley, Rosemary Rosko, Bruce Nelson, Dreena FIRST ROW: Rosann Knox, John Morgan, Barbara Post, Michael Doyle, Karen Gill, Robert Esdalc, Janice Goodridge, Nelson Perrin, Joanne Devino, Carol Krayeski, Marie Hadzopulos, Betty Pratt. SECOND ROW: Dianne Serduck, Charlie Dew, Shirley Simpson, Richard Mathews, Louise St. Laurent, Glen Root, Elaine Cino, David Monohan, Mary Beth Landers, Barbara Thulin, Susan Tingley, Joanne Lyga, Lucas J. Pasquariello. THIRD ROW: Marion Kohanski, Fred Morgan, Joyce Ilnicky, Sally Sholtis, Priscilla Waldron, Ann Delevieleuse, John Reddick, Kenneth A. Murdock, advisor. THIRD ROW: Richard Cop, Barbara Puzacke, Bruce Osterman, Judith Berch, Charles Fray, Mary Lou Bowkett, Barry Johnston, Mary Callahan, John Benson, Robert Young, Barbara Acker, Richard Anderson, Susan Blackmer, Bruce Anderson. FOURTH ROW: Carol Batick, Alice Grano, Richard Cable, Margaret Morrison, Henry Curtiss, Gail Eggleston, David O’Blenes, Adriann Vezzani, Kurt Selchow, Judith Ryan, Sharon Kane. Class of Klobedanz, Barbara Catlin, Marie Ducharme, Jerry Mozonski, Rick O’Connell, Kathleen O’Connor, Rosalie Weingart. FOURTH ROW: Beverly Martin, Audrey Shores, Carolyn Nelson, Karen Parson, Bonnie Nield, Ingrid Johnson, Karen Kosikowski, Rich Synott, George Anticoli, Joe Lytle, Edward Engle-hardt, Raymond Lavoie. FIFTH ROW: Kirk Sanford, Paul Szymanski, Peter Raider, Douglas Atwood, Clifford Brown, Raymond Cwick, John Benedict, Allen Dickinson, Gary Sanford, Ken Linsley, Phil Brown. FIRST ROW: Joel Avery, Lauren Collins, Cathy Desrochers, Jerry Ryan, Donald Newton, Judson Reed, Robert Duff, Beverly Krenisky, Jeanne Sangster, Katherine Thomas, Marsha Smail, Georgette Delevieleusc, Val Parzych, Richard Kelley, Pat Rosso, Mary Flynn, Mrs. Roberson, Advisor. SECOND ROW: Dale Drezwecki, Bonnie MacDonald, Karen Smith, Sharon Fenn, Lissa Beecher, Delphine Vezzani, Joyce Gallagher, Russel Morehouse, Michael Stevens, David Morgan. THIRD ROW: Donald Swift, Carol Rayder, Daniel Capobianco, Thomas Scully, Alice Cook, Pat Dusak, Nancy Fox, Ann Garbatini, Flora Gray, Marcia Remsen, Keith Kobryn, Leo Voghel, Richard Smith, Linda Washenko, Mr. Pingpank, Advisor. FOURTH ROW: Raymond Watrous, Clayton Johnston, Joseph Hamel, Joseph Vanasse, Robert Bailey, Linda Babb, Justine Bclik, Betty Finklc, Wendy Barr, Linda Sampson, John Duffany, Kurt Schlauder, Peter Pcrbcck, Glenn Morehouse. FIFTH ROW: Henry Osowiecki, Bernice Retkowski, Walter KQloss, George Steiner, James Hannon, Paul Dickinson, Ronald Murdock, Edward Doyle, John Fridrich, Cesarc Del Vaglio, Linda Didsbury, Roger Manning, Roger Thulin, Paul Winslow, Paul Fenwick, Bob Wojtysiak. 24 FIRST ROW : David Snyder, Linn Simpson, Albert Ducharme, Rosemary Monahan, John Kryeski, Anne Benedict, Bruce Baldwin, Mildred Gilbert, Charles Gould, Veronica Whiteway, Terry Collins, Linda Pratt, Wallace Dyson, Linda Oher, Craig Duncan, Alice Gallagher, Randolf Manullo, Mary Lou White, Richard Andre, Shirley Canty, William Klemanoski, Sheila Marshall, Robert Cat-lin, Nancy Wilcox. SECOND ROW': Mrs. Ramsey, Advisor; Miss Gangloff, Advisor; William Lawson, Barbara Labatt, Adrian Currier, Gerldine Hewko, Paul Luboyeski, Ellen Levesque, Dennis Perbeck, Sandra Krotick, Kathy Landers, Janice Baldwin, Paul Raider, Cindy Ruggles, Leon Totten, Dale Sherman, James Costick, Phyllis Bcrtone, Harry Lyga, Bonnie O’Brien, John Lyons, Mary Fox, Thomas Nichols. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Fagcrquist, Ad visor; Mr. Holbrook, Advisor; Roger Oldham, Lois Rossi, Stephen Rosco, Virginia Cattey, Terry Hawley, Diane Boguslawski, Michael Guarnieri, William Bailey, Irene Grosik, Teddy Bereza, Linda I anner, Keith Fahringer, Donna Monroe, Ralph Sanzeri, Lucinda Shilm, Paul Desrochers, Keli Claffey, John Russ, Diane Damiano, Emile Gavenas. FOUR'IH ROW: David Osterman, Francis Thompson, Michael Langevin, Francis Dusak, James Blackmer, Kathleen Dente, Donald Olmstead, Linda Gragherr, David Geddes, William Darm, June Richards, William Hellerich, Marjorie Upton, John Cook, Lynda Harris, James Farrell, Katherine Morrison, Keith Brower, Judith Goldsmith, Ward Welton, Chet Osow'iecki, Richard Sturk. FIFTH ROW : Sara Glennon, Faith Johnson, John Jenners, Ludwig Osow'iecki, Edward Besky, John Booth, John Levesque, Richard Chandon, Phillip Batick, Francis Rielly, David Petke, George Troskey, Scott MacDonald, Robert Jacobs, Marshall Roman, Susan Waters, Albert Tindell, Judith Boguslawski. FIRST ROW: Susan Lamontagne, Roger Guillette, Kathy Krayeski, David Duff, Brenda Philbrook, Robert Gorgoglione, Barbara Kaniewski, Robin Holman, Denise Nicholls, Daniel Mathews. SECOND ROW: Darlene Con-Ion. David Lawyer, Diane Miecznikowski, Henry Boguslawski, Virginia Gangloff, Paul Norton, Marlene Sullivan, Edward Berch, Barbara Grano, Dean Johnston. THIRD ROW: Paulette Noack, Fred Grols, Barbara Worden, Mike Landers, Galen Seidler, Larry Puzacke, Lynda Bailey, Eguene Volovski, Linda Knox, Diane Klaneski. FOURTH ROW: Frank Dayton, Cynthia Rein, Leonard Cyr, Beth Cummings, Daniel Seabourne, Frances Clark, Richard Sanford, Linda Stirk, Brian Bull, Loretta Russ, Tommy Sullivan, Barbara Cop. FIFTH ROW: Richard Snyder, Edward Richards, Theodore Garlick, Walter Kelly, Robbie Kane, David Brown, Trim Conklin, Donald Pfaefflin, Harry Eggleston, David Thulin. FIRST ROW: Harold Gill, Barbara Didsbury, Richard Boccardi, Linda Johnston, Robert Waldron, Gail Dayton, John Miecznikowski, Betty Andrade, James Torrence. SECOND ROW: Sally Esdale, Anthony Kuharski, Sheila Lorrow, Roy Bishop, Verna Rayder, Jerry Grohoski, Diane Capolianco, Billie Sangster, Cora Cahill. THIRD K J . Anthony Laurentano, Bonnie Manning, Peter DePaula. Alice MacKnezie, David Mattoon, Audrey Conroe, Michael Martone, Margaret Taylor, Carolyn Young. FOURTH ROW: George Berch, Billy Ober, d J . ’ J°,hn BrTown’ Leonard St. Denis, Wayne Synott, Kenneth Cribley, Bob Innes. FIFTH ROW: Roy Martin, Robert Noak, Carl Fairchild, Harold Eckert, Bryan Smith, James Delong, Larry Whalen. 26 Einsteins??? Easy on the baking soda! The Business World. Classes Calm before the storm! Faces in the Crowd ... Augh! Kid-stuff. The Original Blind Dale. ROW1 ,R0W:Barba a Hrica: Mao’ ROW: Joanne Gaulluer; Jolm Ryan: Pla“f.Td'vAdV': Rosemarie S a'� hato; Ann Gesmondi; Kay Kelly. SECOND Carol Gundersen. THIRD ROW: Miss Penny Roesing; Marsha Wright: Mrs. President: John Ryan Vice President: Barbara Hrica Secretary: Barbara Sgambato Treasurer: Mrs. Helen Platt 30 SEATED: Dick Barr; Paul Luboyeski; Charlie Fray; Rick O'Connell; Mr. Wilber, Advisor; Bill Driscoll, V. Pres.; Penny Roesing. Pres.; Midge Morrison, Sec.; Mrs. Fagerquist, Advisor; Marcia Remsen; Barbara Hrica; Drenna Delevieleuse; Jolm Sangsler. STANDING: Barbara Post; Dave Monahan Wendy Barr, Treas., Linda Harris. The members of the Student Council were arranged into several special committees, in hopes that special problems could be more easily solved. These problems included: the revision of the Constitution, arranging transportation to out-of-town basketball games, ways of raising money, such as selling soda at the basketball games, regular locker inspections, a schedule for social activities, and arranging for movies and special assemblies. Some of the accomplishments of the Student Council during this year were: the holding of dances after Friday night home, basketball games; beginning the basketball games with a flag ceremony including the playing of a record of the “National Anthem”; a Halloween Dance, in which prizes were awarded for costumes and dancing contests; a locker clean-up and inspection; transportation to out-of-town games; a Christmas program, jointly sponsored by the Music Department; membership in the National Association of Secondary Student Councils; and the participation in the regional Connecticut Federation of Student Councils meeting at Kaynor Tech. Engraved membership cards from the Natio- '• ociation of Student Councils were given to the member'. Jazzy Minuet. 31 F IRST ROW: Karen Kosikowski, Marion Kohanski. Rebecca McKeag, Cindy Bailey, Audrey Shores. SECOND ROW: Mary Reilly, Helen Handle, Kay Kelley, Carol Crohoski,. Rosemary Smith Manlee Wellersdiek. THIRD ROW: Barbara Hrica. Jean Costick. Joanne Dev,no, Donna Hart, Sally Sholtis, Judy Ryan. FOURTH ROW: Joan Batick, Gertrude Lincoln, Miss Goodwin, advisor; Carol Van Huron. If you happen to be in the library any day after school, you’ll probably see girls busily returning books to the shelves, arranging magazines, and cleaning shelves and tables. These girls are the members of the Bihliosophs, whose job it is to keep the library in order, catalog books, and assist Miss Goodwin in all phases of library work. Besides seeing them in the library, you’ve seen them at home basketball games behind the candy counter. They maintain the candy booth in order to raise funds for their annual trip to New York or Philadelphia during the spring vacation. This trip is always of great educational value as well as a lot Lof fun. 32 SEATED: Barbara Hrica, Carol Gunderson, Carol Majewski, Kurt Selchow, Anne Knox, Becky McKeag, John Mitchell, Joanne Gauthier. STANDING: Beverly Beardslee, Kay Kelly, Walter Carrington, Marilce Wellcrsdick, Bill Driscoll, Charlie Fray, Bob Young, Richard Cable, Mr. Frankel, Advisor; Marianne Savage, Betty Berg, Bob McDonald, Benny Ebner, Peggy Duffany, John Ryan, Penny Roesing. The Foreign Policy Association of Thom-aston High School is a relatively new organization, this being its first complete year of operation. Membership is limited to students in the eleventh and twelfth grades. The main objectives of the Association are to focus attention on current United States foreign policy and to enable the students to obtain an intelligent opinion on these policies. Members often have the opportunity to hear speakers from the diplomatic service and their views toward American diplomacy. OFFICERS Benny Ebnner, President John Reddick, Vice President Becky McKeag, Secretary Marilee Wellersdick, Treasurer 33 A t h I e t I c A s s 0 c • 1 a t • i o n 1. John Sangstcr 2. Adriann Vczzani 5. Tom Dailey 6. Dave Monahan 7. Torrence, Advisor 10. Jimmy O’Brien 3. Dick Barr, Chairman 4. Airs. Fagerquist, Advisor Mr. Frankel, Advisor 8. Mr. Eaton, Advisor 9. Mrs. 11. Peachy Grano, Sec. The Athletic Association of fhomaston High School has become more active this year with the aid of many new members. These members include Mr. Eaton, school principal and treasurer of the A.A.; Mr. Frankel, varsity basektball coach; Mr. Kennedy, physical education instructor; Mrs. Fagerquist, physical education instructor; Mrs. Torrence, cheerleading coach; also John Sangster, James O'Brien. Adriann Vezzani, Richard Barr, Thomas Dailey, Alice Grano. David Monahan. The Athletic Association has performed such services as selling adult season passes, presenting pep rallies, and supplying a bus for the out-of-town games. The members of the association feel that much has been accomplished this year and hope that their fellow students have been well-satisfied. 34 FIRST ROW: Flora Gray, Helen Handle, Carol Van Burcn, Marsha Smail, Diane Brcdice, Judy Duncan. SECOND ROW: Joyce Gallagher, Barbara Post, JoAnne Lyga, Linda Matthews, Susan Tingley, Susan Blackmer, Nancy Fox, Pat Rosso. THIRD ROW: Joanne Dcvino, Pauline Bartlett, Pat Avery, Barbara Thulin, Carolyn Besky, Mary Lou Bowkett, Marcia Remsen, Barbara Chamber-lain, Carol Batick. FOURTH ROW: Ingrid Johnson, Mrs. Tiers, Advisor; Shirley Handle, Jean Costick, Betty Finkle, Justine Belik, Rosalie Weingart, Melinda Cribley, Louise St. Laurent, Linda Babb, Pal Dusak, Lois Nadeau. Future Homemakers of America Opening the year with a cosmetics demonstration, the FHA once again presented Miss Connie Trent to the girls of THS. We learned about good grooming and proper cosmetics, also how to use them. November and December were devoted to the making and repairing of toys for needy children in town and at the Southbury Training School. Events scheduled to take place in ’60 are: An Annual Regional FHA meeting to be held at Thomaston on March 9 with participants from Torrington, Falls Village, Canaan, and New Milford. OFFICERS Judy Blackmer, President Linda Mathews, Vice President Johanne Mishou, Secretary Judy Berch, Treasurer Joan Batick, State Parliamentarian 35 T.H.S. Music Makers MAJORETTES: Linda Mathews, Carol Gunderson. Geraldine Heroko. KNEELING. L-R: Mike Guarnier. Judson Reed, David Seabourne, Robert Kane. Trim Conklin, Dean Johnston. Michael Landers. Tom Pafflin, Craig Duncan, Kathleen Landers, Rosemary Monahan, Elizabeth Lincoln. SECOND ROW, L-R: Donna Hart. Karen Kosikowski, June Richards, Wendy Barr, Mary Flynn, Harrow Kindness, Student band leader, Christine Andiate, Cindy Hailey, Joanne Gauthier, David Thulin, Harry Eggleston. THIRD ROW. L-R: William Darm, Paul Szymanski. John Duffany, Roger Thulin, Linda Samson, Barbara Nase, John Farreil, Mary Beth Landers. FOURTH ROW. L-R: John Ryan. David Monahan. Thomas Dailey, David Mastopuss. Herbert Farrell, Brian Murdock, Douglas Atwood. FIFTH ROW, L-R: Clifford Wheeler, Robert McDonald, George Anticoli, John Mitchell, Bruce Nelson, Philip Brown, Allan Dickenson, Henry Curtiss, Arnold Perrin. 36 Gleemen FIRST ROW, L-R: Carol Smith. Margaret Duffany, Cindy Bailey, Sue Hellerich, Joyce Illnicky, Marion Kohan-ski, Karen Kobryn, Kay Kelley. Geraldine Rossi, Karen Gill. SECOND ROW: Paul Lyons, Carol Rayder, Mary Ann Gesmondi, Elizabeth Lincoln, Katherine Thomas, Elaine Cino. Susan Tingley, Linda Washenko, Joanne Bogus. Mary Beth Landers. Jeanne Sangster, William Driscoll. THIRD ROW: John Farrell, Sandra Bishop, Dianne Provost, Wendy Barr, Bonnie Nield, Rosalie Weingart, Karen Kosikowski. Linda Didsbury, Anne Knox, Elizabeth Berg, Marsha Wright, Bonnie Nase, Penelope Roesing, Mr. Herzy, director. FOURTH ROW:: Benedict Ebner, Herbert Farrell. Roger Thulin. Robert McDonald, Philip Brown. John Mitchell. Harrow Kindness, John Ryan, Stuart Fraser, John Duffany. 37 Lo, an Angel Thomas. FIRST ROW, L-R: Elizabeth Beecher. Sandra Bishop, Sue Tingley, Carol Gundersen, Marsha Wright, Margaret Duffany, Carol Van Buren, Rebecca McKeag, Barbara Sanzeri. SECOND ROW, L-R: Patricia Avery. Michael Stevens, Georgine Bruscino. Sue Thelin. Lois Naeau, Beverly Beardslee, Cindy Bailey, Joanne Bogus. THIRD ROW. L-R: Stuart Fraser, Douglas Atwood. Richard Cable, Richard Barr, Richard O’Connell, Ann Gabatini, Walter Carrington. FOURTH ROW, L-R: Barbara Post. Dreena Delevieleuse, Linda Mathews, Marianne Savage, Carol Majewski, Rosalie W'eingart. Diane Olcese, Barbara Nase, Robert McDonald, Elizabeth Berg, Henry Curtiss. Mary Ann Gesmondi. Bruce Anderson, Anne Knox, James Serenson. William Driscoll, Allan Dickenson. Leo Voghel, Thomas Dailey. Practice makes perfect was certainly proven to be the understatement of the world as the ovation received by the Drama Club resounded throughout the auditorium last May. I he production of the year was Bull In a China Shop. by G. B. Gilford. Billed next is Don CampbelPs O Men, Amen. another comedy, which holds the promise of fun. lots of laughs, and. we hope, even greater success. Hard work is the most profitable part of producing a play and. as Mrs. Dervis will validate, it was a large part of our finished product. We appreciate the countless hours of her personal time that Mrs. Dervis gave to our committees, coaching, and rehearsals, and we hope that our efforts on the stage have equaled her efforts in perfecting us. 38 Rehearsin' Speak to me. Speak to me! Versin' Meet the girls. Actor’s Studio. Nursin' Cut! Makin’ Whoopee. (FIRSI R0 , 1-r) Carol an Buren; Mary Gesmondi; Carol Gundersen, Editor; Linda Dids-bury; Katherine Thomas; Elaine Cino. (SECOND ROW, 1-r) Lissa Beecher; Carolyn Besky; Mary Ann Savage; Shirley Handle; Lois Dupar; Carol Tindell; Pat Avery. (THIRD ROW, 1-r) Caesar (FIRST ROW, 1-r) Mr. Bradner, Advisor; Adriann Vezzani, Treasurer; Joanne Gauthier, President; Ken Linsley, Vice President; Barbara Hrica. (SECOND ROW, 1-r) Karen Gill; Susan Tingley; Joanne 8 5 Car°l Gunderson. (THIRD ROW, 1-r) David Monahan; Douglas Atwood; Allen Dickenson : Phil Hmu-n Junior Red Cross Club FIRST ROW, L-R: Lois Rossi, Brenda Philbrook, Mary Fox, Mildred Gilbert. SECOND ROW, L-R: Linda Tanner. Donna Monroe, Alice Gallagher, Lynn Simpson, Linda Johnston, Susan Lamontagge. THIRD ROW, L-R: David Brown, Verna Raider, Randy Manulla, Miss Gangloff. Advisor; William Kleminoski, Frances Thomson, Sara Glennon. Judy Boguslawski, Lawrence Puzacke. Pen Pal Club FIRST ROW, L-R: Linda Knox, Lois Rossi, Sheila Carrow, Brenda Philbrook, Mildred Gilbert. SECOND ROW, L-R: Robert Holman, Linda Tanner, Donna Monroe. Alice Gallagher, Lynn Simpson, Linda Johnston, Susan Lamontagge, Kit Alexander. THIRD ROW. L-R: Dave Brown. Victor Havens, Verna Raider, Randolph Manulla, Miss Gangloff. advisor: Sara Glennon. William Kleminoski, Judy Boguslawski, Lawrence Puzacke. FOURTH ROW, L-R: Diane Klaneski, Sandra Cawrych. Richard Snyder, Michael Landers. COM 5HLL Tn Xhetnao W. Lnazct tViool -T homa tote tjk. imcht thi trx€MTf eH r- _______Job No-. __________________tJo. ______ Tki� T k )Ut CW� v d B«j ______ tj.tor- OWL STAFF FIRST ROW: Delphine Vezzani, Joanne Bogus. Cindy Bailey, Georgine Bruscino, Wendy Barr, Lois Nadeau, Walter Carrington. SECOND ROW: Joan Gallagher, Marsha Wright, Richard Cable, Penny Roesing, Sue Thelin, Kay Kelley, Rosemary Smith. THIRD ROW: Beverly Beardslee, Sandra O’Connell, Carolyn Besky, Adriann Vezzani, Caesar DelVaglio. Sharon Kane, Ann Knox. FOURTH ROW: Shirley Handle, Kurt Selchow, Douglas Atwood, Raymond Cwick, Ben Ebner, John Duffany, Mr. Bradner. W ith the loss of our most able advisor to our neighboring rival, the co-editors and their associates have become more of a team, each one needing the other’s help and being more dependent on it. There have been many one-week-until-deadline cries this year as we have gathered to cram all of one deadlines procrastinations into a week’s work. It cannot be done as we have learned at all three deadlines. Invariably in the midst of cries such as, Hurry! only an hour left to go. You have not cropped this picture! Hand me the job stamp! Did you label that blurb? How do you spell Wotyjsiak? some one struggles away long enough to do some last minute typing that someone else forgot to do. Yes, the life of the Owl staff is varied, from planning, drawing, typing, proof-reading, ( filling out) copy sheets with data, to holding school dances. These dances are our only means of support and we have one of the largest bills in the school to pay off. How about a little more support! So, We Missed Our Deadline. 42 Well, Don’t Just Stand There! Man, Like, What Gives? Calendar of Events Autumn You’re An Old Smoothie. Winter 43 Kiddie Koronation. How long did they say it’d take? Honors, Honors, and more honors. STANDING, L-R: Delphine Vezzani, manager; Linda Samson, Dianne Pronovost, Carol Rayder, Kathleen O’Conner, Ingrid Johnson, Mary Flynn, Patricia Duzak, Tina Belik. Sirs. Fagcrquist, coach; Adriann Vezzani, manager. KNEELING, L-R: Jeanne Sangster, Carol Smith, Karen Gill, Beberly Krenisky, Joyce Gallagher. Girls’ Junior Varsity Basketball Every year a throng of new recruits and last year’s veterans come to girls' basketball tryouts. Most of the girls make the team and soon find themselves playing regulation basketball against their yearly opponents. Once the girls are in the swing, games are eagerly anticipated. Practice is always fun besides being a time for the girls to learn their mistakes and work at correcting these faults. This year both teams, with the help of these three elements and the very able guidance of Mrs. Fagerquist had an exceptionally fine season. The girls practiced hard and played well. Throughout the season there was excitement—the excitement of traveling to other schools, of playing hard-fought games, and last of all the excitement of winning. Congratulations to the girls for their successful season. 46 STANDING, LR: Delphine Vezzani, manager; Judy Blackmer, Betty Berg, Bonnie Nase, Carol Batick, Sue Thelin. Karen Kosikowski, Anne Knox, Mrs. Fagerquist, coach; Adriann Vezzani, manager. KNEELING. L-R: Marianne Savage, Sally Sholtis, Barbara Hrica, Sharon Kane, Cindy Bailey, Barbara Acker. Girls’ Varsity Basketball 47 Steeplechase. L-R: Alice Grano; Mary Beth Landers; Sue Hellerich; Mrs. Torrence, coach; Virginia Gesmondi; Georgine Bruscino; Margaret Morrison. L-R: Georgette Delevieleuse; Sandra Bishop, Captain; Mary Ann Gesmondi, Co-captain; Margaret Duffany. Cheerleaders THE YEAR —1959 THE PLACE — THS LOCKER ROOM “Five minutes ’til tryouts! Everybody dressed and out on the floor! ’ “Oh my gosh!” (A frantic jump) “Is my back arched enough? “Darn, I can’t get my toes to point!” “Why didn’t I polish these sneakers? I look like the last rose of summer!” “Oh, go on, what are you waiting for? You made it last year!” What is the cause for all this frantic action, this polishing of sneaks, the nervous hair combing, etc? Cheerleading tryouts, natch, an ordeal many a girl has suffered willingly. For some, it’s the stairway to a treasured position on the bench during basketball season; for many others, it’s one night of disappointment and tears, and hopes for next year. But is it worth it? Well, we figured that “one picture is worth a thousand words.” 48 Look Ma, no feet! —Fight, Fight! i .‘ r' trankel, coach; John Benedict, Richard Griffin. Gerald Mosimann, John Benson, Kenneth Lins- ley, Robert Wotyisiak, Mr. Kennedy, Philip Brown, manager. KNEELING, L-R: Kurt Selchow, manager: Glen Root, David Monahan, Donald Swift, Peter Raider, James O’Brien, manager. 1 arsity Basketball CLOCKERS GIVE VIEWERS A SIZZLING SEASON Lnder Coach Frankel’s able guidance, the Thomaston Bears were sure to have a successful season no matter what the won-and-lost record. The team was a very young one. composed mostly of sophomores and juniors with one freshman. Even though the individuals were young in age, they already had much experience working together and showed no signs of “greenness.” The boys gave the- fans a good show as was exemplified by the attendance. Thomaston Thomaston Thomaston Thomaston Thomaston Thomaston Thomaston Thomaston Thomaston 37 Bethel 35 Thomaston 62 Bethel .42 59 Barkhamsted .58 Thomaston 69 Barkhamsted 61 40 St. Anthony 66 Thomaston 51 St. Anthony 49 51 Watertown 68 Thomaston 58 Watertown 46 45 Litchfield 51 Thomaston 43 18 67 Southbury 49 Thomaston 86 50 69 Woodbury ... 55 Thomaston 54 Woodbury ... 62 57 Wamogo . . 48 Thomaston 58 Wamogo 67 39 Alumni 47 Thomaston tournament 47 Wamogo 51 50 51 Pppppi! STANDING, L-R: Leo Voghel, manager; Kurt Schlauder, Dale Drzwecki, Raymond Cwick, Raymond Watrous, Mr. Kennedy, coach; Richard Smith, manager. KNEELING, L-R: Gerald Mozonski, Robert Duff, Gerald Ryan, Peter Perbeck, Cesare Del Vaglio. Junior Varsity Basketball J.V.’S HAMPERED BY SUBSTITUTION; FARE FAVORABLY I his years Junior Varsity could very well have had an undefeated season if all the Sophomores who went out for Basketball could play full-time on the Junior Varsity. But because so many of them play regularly on the starting five of the Varsity, they are not able to put their talents to use on the J.V.’s. Even under this handicap. Coach Kennedy has fielded a team that is a credit to Thoinaston High School. He has blended a group of Varsity substitutes and a group of solid Freshmen and Sophomores and come up with a winning combination. Thomaston 50 Thomaston 55 Thomaston 15 Thomaston 38 Thomaston 18 Thomaston 50 Thomaston 44 Thomaston 41 Bethel 30 Regional 7 41 St. Anthony .... 16 Watertown 11 Litchfield 39 Bethel 58 Southbury 31 Woodbury 13 Thomaston 53 Thomaston 50 Thomaston ..... 39 Thomaston 36 Thomaston 36 Thomaston 12 Thomaston 25 Thomaston 33 Wamogo 56 Regional 7 -17 Woodbury .33 St. Anthony 55 Litchfield 42 Watertown 31 Southbury 37 Wamogo 30 52 FIRST ROW, L-R: William Lawson, Craig Duncan, John Krayeski, Robert Kane, Paul Luboyeski, Paul Raider. SECOND ROW, I.-R: James Blackmer, Marshall Roman, Arian Currier, Harry Lyga, John Lyons, Dennis Perbeck, David Osterman, Ludwig Osowiecki. Mr. Harlow, coach, and Charles Could, manager, not in the picture. Junior High Basketball JUNIOR HIGH COPS CHAMPIONSHIP AGAIN For the fourth straight year the Thomaston Junior High team has � von the Northern Housatonic Valley League Championship. The year was not only successful with the team completing a four and nothing record, but it showed some very promising players for the junior varsity basketball team next year. Mr. Douglas Harlow took over Mr. Ryan’s responsibilities as coach this year and has been very well pleased with his team’s results. SCHEDULE Thomaston .43 Litchfield 27 Thomaston .41 Litchfield 36 Thomaston 52 Wamogo 30 Thomaston Wamogo 53 STANDING, L-R: Kurt Selchow, manager; Steve Krcnisky, Randy Siedler, John Reddick, Robert Wotyjsiak, Bob Sanford, Bob McDonald, John Benson, Bob Young, Peter Perbcck, John Duffany, Kurt Schlauder, Nelson Perrin, Mr. Kennedy, coach. KNEELING. L-R: Tom Dailey, manager; Phil Brown, Dave Monahan, Stu Fraser, Glen Root. Pete Raider, Ceasare DelVaglio, Richard Smith, manager. Varsity Soccer BEARS HAND IN A CREDITABLE RECORD The Bears had a so-so season on the soccer field in 1959. Coach Kennedy had a fine team and certainly deserved more than their 5-6-1 record. Lady Luck evaded the Bears throughout the entire season. Thomaston had fine goal-keeping from Ricky 0 Connell and Pete Raider. Stu Fraser led the team in the scoring department, booting in seven of the team’s thirteen goals. THE RECORD: Thomaston 1 Thomaston 2 Thomaston 1 Thomaston 1 Thomaston 0 Thomaston 0 Litchfield 0 Newtown . 5 Kaynor Tech. 0 Regional 7 0 Newtown ...1 St. Anthony .1 Thomaston 1 Thomaston 2 Thomaston 1 Thomaston 0 Thomaston ...3 Thomaston 1 Woodbury 2 Regional 7 0 Litchfield 2 Woodbury 0 Kaynor Tech. 0 St. Anthony 1 54 FIRST ROW, L-R: Dean Johnston, Dave Duff, Henry Boguslawski, Slugger Gorgolione, David Lawyer, Mike Landers, Craig Duncan, Paul Lufoyeski, John Krayeski, manager. SECOND ROW, L-R: Brian Bull, Robby Kane, Bill Lawson, Harry Lyga, Charley Gould, Paul Raider, Danny Seaborne, Ralph Sanzeri, Trim Conklin. THIRD ROW. L-R: Mike Langevin, Scotty MacDonald, Dave Brown. Frank Dayton. Adrian Cwviey. Thipper Gill, Billy O’ber, I aul Tanski, Jay Lyons, Brian Smith, Dennis Perbcck, Bill Hellerick, Rich Chandon, Ludwig Osoweicki, Mr. Holl-brook. Coach. FOURTH ROW, L-R: Marshall Roman, Jim Blackmer, Dave Osterman, Dave Masopust. Junior High Soccer JUNIOR HIGH SOCCER TEAM TAKES 2ND PLACE The Thomaston Junior High soccer team finished second in the Housatonic Valle) League this season. The team’s coach. Mr. Holbrook, was proud of the team’s excellent record which included only one defeat by Litchfield. There was one tie with Southbury. For the first time in four years, the team did not win the league championship, but the boys worked hard and tried their best against stiff competition. The season was important to us because it was the last for the eighth grade boys, and it will leave many openings for next year’s boys to pick up the record and turn it into a championship once more. Thomaston 2 Thomaston ...... 2 Thomaston 4 Thomaston .......2 Thomaston 8 Southbury 2 Southbury 2 Newtown 0 Litchfield 1 Woodbury 2 55 STANDING, L-R: Clifford Wheeler, Kenneth Linsley, Robert Young, Walter Carrington, Joseph Lytle, Mr. Pas-quariello. coach. KNEELING, L-R: William Kelley, Benedict Ehner, John Reddick, Michael Stevens, manager. Track TRACK TEAM INACTIVE AS WE GO TO PRESS: HOPES FOR A SUCCESSFUL SEASON Although the track team did not win any meets last year, they are looking forward to a much improved season, this spring. Under the able guidance of Mr. Pasquariello, this year’s team is sure to gain more glory. The team is led by such stalwarts as Clif Wheeler, Bill Kelley, and Joe Lytle. All the members of this year’s team have vowed to bring home the honors for Thomaston. 56 Heads or Tails? 57 May the Best Team Win. Mission Accomplished Pardon my hack. Watch the hip fella. Children at play. TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY The World's Best Yearbooks Are Taylor-made Yf At BOOKS � ■ ■■ ' 'lifinrrriM:': � . s f. y? c v ■v - Y - - -