Thomaston High School - Owl Yearbook (Thomaston, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1961 volume:

Dive Qul Stajf 3k 0 Qul m Volume XL Thomaston High School Thomaston, Connecticut % The old Center School . . . Thomaston's first Foreword Yesterday shapes tomorrow as it becomes the history of today. I can always remember idolizing the seniors and wondering if my class numerals ever would become a reality. Time flows all too quickly. For as I reminisce, it seems so far behind me when I kept store for Mrs. Hayes in second grade, and five years later, a dim five years ago, when I shined up a new pencil box to tote in seventh grade. Rather like polishing up an old car to press away the wrinkles of age, worth is unimaginable until it can be stripped of outer fancy. Leafing through an old yearbook, I recall the events of the past, and I realize that the insignificant events of this year will be something to look back upon in the future. Among my fond memories is a certain study hall where I loved to waste time pestering the teacher, but secretly felt proud to be a member of her class. Now a senior stalwart, I still secretly feel proud to be a member of her class, but especially to be a part of this school. It is with this special feeling of pride that I present the 1961 OWL as the fortieth volume of the history of Thomaston High School. _______ 2 Editor in Chief To ALLEN A. FRANKEL whose friendliness and good humor has made his classes so enjoyable, whose interest and guidance in sports has stimulated the spirit of THS, and whose sincere attempt to prepare us for the future's challenge has made him a teacher, a coach, and an advisor so unforgettable, the Class of 1961 with great pride dedicates their yearbook. 3 Contents Foreword 2 Dedication 3 Administration and Faculty 5 Seniors 11 Underclassmen 31 Activities 37 Athletics 53 m we n? miiM mis -iii Mid: r V7ii j W ESTER H RALPH JILLSON JOHN KWETKUS PAUL LYONS JOHN MARSOK HENRY NOWAKOWSKI ARLES PETJCE MICHAEL SERDUCK ROBERT SHELDON ROGER THOMAS RAUL VIETS GEORGE WARENBERGER JOHN YOUNG mtjrrrro it _ trf piak or mt 4 5 Su per in tendent’s Message How often we hear your future is you yet it cannot be over-emphasized! All signs point to revolutionary changes in an increasingly competitive society. The knowledge and skills you have acquired in the Thomaston Public Schools provide much of the base on which your adulthood will be built. We trust that together we have charted well a life's journey full of opportunity, adventure, and security and that your trip will be a memorable one. Principal’s Message Graduation time is approaching and from past experience I know that you are looking forward to it with mixed emotions. I am certain that later each of you will look back upon your high school years as your happiest. My wish is that the years ahead will be rewarding and that you will occasionally recall your alma mater, and feel that these years were most beneficial to you. This has been a difficult year, but the leadership demonstrated by the Seniors in meeting the problems has been most helpful. If you as individuals continue to exert this leadership ability, I know that posterity will owe you much. I hope that experiences at our school have helped you in developing this potential. If you keep in mind the words of Shakespeare, This above all to thine own self be true and it must follow as the night the day . . . Thou canst not then be false to any man, I know that your leadership will direct us toward new and greater successes as a people. 6 BOARD OF EDUCATION—Left to Right: Mr. Ulric Mather, Mr. George Benedict, Mr. Arthur Baker, Mr. Edward Beaky, M° Kenneth Tingfyl Mr. Herbert Koenigabauer. Mr. Janrea O'Brien. Dr. Daniel Samaon. Mr. Wallace Dyaon. Mra. Agnea White. Board of Education LUCILLE MARTIN, RN School Nurse JANE M. O'BRIEN Guidance Secretary LUCAS J. PASQUARIELLO Assistant Principal ETHEL S. JOHNSON Secretary to the Principal HERBERT H. WILBER Guidance Counselor 7 EVELYN A. GOODWIN Newcomb College, BA Boston University, MA LAWRENCE H. BRADNER Yale University, BA Brown University, MA EDITH M. SANGSTER Russell Sage College, BA SOPHIA R. DERVIS Central College of Connecticut, BS ELIZABETH J. NADEAU University of Maine, BA J THOMAS F. REYNOLDS Central College of Connecticut, BS Fairfield University, MA JOSEPH F. STOLICNY Central College of Connecticut, BS PAUL A. ZENDZIAN State Teachers College, North Adams, Massachusetts, BS DIANNE W. DeFRINO University of Pennsylvania, BS University of Bridgeport, MS KENNETH A. MURDOCK Fitchburg State Teachers College, BS University of New Hampshire, MS NANCY H. ROMER Cornell University, BA Indiana State Teachers College, BA art ed. University of Michigan, MA CHARLES R. HERZY University of Hartford, BA JANE M. GATES University of Connecticut, BA JOHN T. KENNEDY University of Connecticut, BA ELEANOR L. FAGERSQUIST Hyannis State Teachers College, BS JACQUELINE W. O'CONNER Tusculum College, BS THOMAS F. MURPHY Bryant College, BS University of Connecticut, MA ROBERT C. PINGPANK Trinity College, BS RAYMOND J. RYAN Danbury State College, BS New York University, MA MARY P. LITKE University of Maine, BA, MA KENNETH J. JACKSON University of Massachusetts, BA CHARLES P. HOLBROOK Central College of Connecticut, BA University of Hartford, MA ROSA F. GANGLOFF Boston University, BA Columbia University, MA RAYMOND GIANNAMORE Providence College, BA ALLEN A. FRANKEL University of Connecticut, BA HELEN S. PLATT Russell Sage College, BA Radcliffe College, MA 1 V II WILLIAM BENNET KELLY Bill Wonderful Dancer . . . warm personality . . . fun to be with . . . Oh what a driver. Drama Club 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 2, 3, President 4. RICHARD WIGHT ANDERSON Dick Class wit . . . known for his colorful shirts . . . What, me worry? . . . enjoyed class trip to U.N. Owl Staff 4; Brown Gold 4; F.P.A. 4; Class Vice-President 1, Treasurer 4; Drama Club 4. SUE LOUNSBURY THELIN Thel A finger in every pie . . . never seen without her smile . . . her misery . . . hay fever . . . hot rod Hexagon. Owl Staff 1, 2, As. Ed. 3, Editor 4; Class Secretary 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Basketball, J.V. 1. 2, Varsity 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Field Hockey 1. DREENA MARIE DELEVIELEUSE Lots of fun ... a smile for everyone . . . infectious laugh . . . bound to succeed with her determination and faith. Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4, Student Council President 4; Chorus 4; Latin Club 2; Vice-President 4. 12 WILLIAM THOMAS ARLOFSKI Bill THS's own little shutter bug . . . Ya jealous . . . always seen with a rod and reel . . . squirrel . . . always seen, but seldom heard. Camera Club 4; Vice-President 4; Owl staff 1, 2. BARBARA ANN ACKER Bobbie Cozy's favorite customer . . . You know . . . Basketball whiz . . . Danny's main attraction . . . office bound. F.H.A. 1, 4; J.V. Basketball 1, 2; Varsity Basketball 3( 4; Owl 4; Brown Gold 4. BRUCE JOHN ANDERSON Brucie-pie Gas money, please? . . . Marlboro Man . . . Hello, Doll. . . . Class poet . . . ladies man . . . THS's pokiest driver. Track Manager 1; Class Basketball 1, 2; Brown Gold 3, 4; Owl Staff 1, 4; F.P.A. 4. CHRISTINE ANDRADE Chris Hates writing letters, but waits for the mailman . . . Not really . . . likes to read . . . what would the band do without her? Drama Club 4; F.H.A. 4; J.V. Basketball 2; Class Basketball 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. 13 JOHN ELMER BENSON Johnny Our captain . . . shy, but!!!!! everybody's buddie . . . friendly. Basketball 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2; Track 3. CAROL ANN BATICK Buzz Walkie-talkie . . . O that pink telephone, always busy!!! . . . forever joking . . . carefree as a summer breeze. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Basketball, J.V. 1, 2; Varsity 3, 4; Owl Staff 3, 4; Brown Gold 3, 4; Student Council 4. JUDITH ALICE BERCH Judy Good seamstress . . . clever and cute . . . talking is her favorite pastime . . . Mrs. Johnson's Girl Friday. F.H.A. 3, 4; Treasurer 3. 4 w SUSAN ANNE BLACKMER Sue Keeps the sewing circle in stitches . . . rich personality and smile . . . meticulous. F.H.A. President 2, 3, President and State Secretary 4; Class Basketball 3, 4; Drama Club 2. 14 MARY LOUISE BOWKETT Mary Lou Our own Esther Williams . . . Bucket . . . effusive . . . longs for Hawaii. Owl Staff 2; F.H.A. 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY LOUISE CALLAHAN Quiet classmate . . . whizz on roller skates . . . avid typist . . never betrays her. Class Basketball 1. . silence GEORGINE MARIE BRUSCINO Ginger Modern hairdos . . . drives a big Bonneville stylish Hexagon . . . Stupid-O Yum-m-m spaghetti . . . usually heard giggling. Student Council 1, 2; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey 1; J.V. Basketball 2; Cheerleading 3, Co-Captain 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, Secretary 2; Laurel Girls' State 4. RICHARD CHARLES CABLE Rich Fred Astaire of T.H.S. . . . work? not me . . . dependable as the day is long . . . anybody's best bet. Owl Staff 1, Business Manager 2, 3, 4; Brown and Gold Business Manager 4; Drama Club 3, 4; F.P.A. 3; F.T.A. 4. 16 RICHARD JOHN COP Chico Mr. America of the future . . . the Senior class's right-hand man . . . his passion—cars. HENRY THOMAS CURTISS Our drummer boy . . . always with a joke . . . dresses nicely . . . tall, dark, handsome . . . courtesy via Curtiss. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Drama Club 3; Chorus 4; Soccer 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4. THOMAS ALFRED DAILEY Tom Drives a hope and a prayer . . . born scientist . . . Whose house shall we blow up tonight? . . . mated a Merc and an Olds. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2; Drama Club 3, 4, Chorus 4; Door Staff 4; Camera Club 4; Owl Staff 4. FRANCES DOROTHY DAYTON Sis Always chewing gum . . . hates homework . . . great Halloween cos-tumes . . . can be heard when she wants to be. JOHN CLIFFORD FARRELL . . Ray Anthony of T.H.S. . . . music and Noisemaker in the Satellites money; his chief delights. Band 1, 2, 3; Student Leader 4; Glee Club 3, 4. JUDITH ELIZABETH DUNCAN Judi Gentlemen prefer blondes . . . known for her blush and her humor . . . has the knack of saying the wrong thing at the right time. Owl Staff 1, 4; Brown Gold 2; F.H.A. 3; F.P.A. 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Class Basketball 3; Class Secretary 2. GAIL RUTH EGGLESTON Loves stuffed animals . . . seen but not heard . . . quiet yet resourceful .. . always cheerful. F.H.A. 1, 2, 4; Owl Staff 2; Class Basketball 1; Chorus 4. 17 18 RICHARD EDWARD GRIFFIN Rich Bart Maverick of T.H.S. . . . most sincere . . . our own good sport . . . Wanna bet? . . . Porp. Class Vice-President 1, President 2, 3; J.V. Basketball 1, 2; Varsity Basketball 4; Varsity Soccer 1, 2; Varsity Baseball 1, 2. CHARLES ROBERT FRAY, JR. Chowie The brains of our outfit . . . work is a dirty word . . . dyed-in-the-wool Democrat . . . women are his one desire. Student Council 1, 2, 3; Class Treasurer 2; F.P.A. 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Drama Club 2; Class Basketball 1, 4; Brown Gold 4; Varsity Basketball Manager. JOAN ARLENE GALLAGHER Joanie Little stick of TNT . . . cute as a button . . . Peppy . . . I'll be there! Owl Staff 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1. ALICE JOAN GRANO Peachy She may look quiet, but look again . . . goes for stuffed animals . . . our cheerleading Captain . . . zaniest Hexagon. Owl Staff 1, 4; Brown Gold 2; Cheerleading 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 1; A. A. 3, Secretary 3; Field Hockey 1; Drama Club 4. DONNA ELIZABETH HART Hart of gold and hair of the same color . . . can really make that clarinet talk . . . What big brown eyes you have. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; F.H.A. 1; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Owl Staff 4; Bibliosophs 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4. CAROL LYNN GROHOSKI Cookie Ticket taker . . . Joseph's favorite donut seller . . . Cheerful! Cautious! Cute! Bibliosophs 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Owl Staff 4; Class Basketball 4. ROGER JAMES HANDLE Jim Serious minded . . . money is his goal . . . headed for the business world . . . ever present. Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club, President 4; Drama Club 4. SHARON ELIZABETH KANE Sherrie Radiant smile . . . always ready with a helping hand . . . terror on the basketball court . . . bubbling Hexagon. Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; J.V. Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 3; Brown Gold 4; Drama Club 3, 4, Secretary 3; Field Hockey 1; Latin Club 1; Prom Ball Chairman. 19 RICHARD WILLIAM KLIMANOSKI Klem Little Klem . . . big at heart . . . avid philatelist . . . lunch room salesman. Camera Club 4. ANNE CECEIL KNOX Annie Busy 25 hours a day ... a welcome addition to every club and organization she belongs to . . . sense of humor coupled with responsibility. Owl Staff 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; F.P.A. 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Brown Gold 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3; Latin Club 2; Laurel Girls' State. 20 STEVEN KRENISKY, JR. Steve You can always hear him coming . . . goes for girls . . . Mrs. Johnson's third thumb. Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. KAREN ELLEN KOBRYN Donna s pal . . . persistent . . . loves maple walnut ice cream . . . expert at car-starting. Chorus 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. GERALD EDWARD MOSIMANN Jerry Asset to our basketball team . . . healthy appetite . . . hearty laugh . . . looks that girls go for . . . Ferget it!' J.V. Basketball 1, 2; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Class Treasurer 1; Track 4. MARGARET ANNE MORRISON Midge THS's favorite baby-sitter . . . vim, vigor, and vitality . . . always smiling . . . flirtatious Hexagon. National Honor Society 3, 4; Cheerleading 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, Vice-President 2; Owl Staff 2, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A. 2, Secretary 2; F.H.A. 1; F.P.A. 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, State Secretary 4. GEORGE VERNON LITTLE, JR. Doc Loafing—favorite pastime . . . crazy car . . . the biggest little . . . small only in name. Baseball 1, 2. SANDRA RAE McNAMEE Sandy Maine's loss—our gain . . . has made many friends fast . . . our own artist . . . full of fun. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Class Basketball 2, 3; Varsity Basketball 4. 21 22 BRUCE BALDWIN NELSON Will strike it rich in oil . . . Silence is golden . . . goes for U.N. guides. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4. DAVID EDWARD O'BLENES Dave Friendly fighter . . . King of the Business World . . . sixty words a minute—no typewriter. Owl Staff 4; Brown Gold 4; Class Treasurer 3. JAMES EDWARD O'BRIEN, JR. Jim Class clown . . . Don't sweat it ... O. B. ... a la Berman . . ten pins look outl Basketball Manager 1, 2, 3; Soccer Manager 1, 2; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball Manager 1, 2; Drama Club 2, 3, 4. BRUCE EDWARD OSTERMAN One of our senior strongmen . . . quiet but don't get him mad . . . able employee of Thomaston Furniture. JOAN MARIE PACZKOWSKI Joanie Shorthand whiz . . . With malice toward none, with charity toward all. . . . cool-headed. Class Basketball 1. JOHN GREASLEY REDDICK, JR. Redknife A philosopher at heart . . . class woman hater . . . speaks in riddles . . . clean-cut, clever, cute. F.P.A. 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Varsity Soccer 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Owl Staff 4; Drama Club 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 2. CHARLES IRVING PHILBROOK Charlie One of the friendliest of the seniors . . . steady and trustworthy . . . hard-working employee of Thomaston Paint Store. BARBARA MARY PUZACKE Barb When you call me that—SMILE!!! . . . cheerful, carefree, cute . . . What a riot . . . Barb's buddie. Future Nurses 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 4; Owl Staff 4; Class Basketball 1, 2; Chorus 4. 24 JOHN RICHARD SANGSTER Let's take your car. . . . Federalist favorite . . . enjoys life . . . always on the move. Student Council 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. ROSEMARY ROSKO Rosie Looks shy!!! isn't shy!!! . . . sewing cut-up ... I never think of the future, it comes soon enough. Bowling Club 1; F.H.A. 1, 2; Owl Staff 4; Class Basketball 1, 2; Latin Club 2. JUDITH WINIFRED RYAN Judy Strong arguer, has definite ideas on everything . . . life is a series of surprises . . . studious . . . sincere. Glee Club 1; Bibliosophs 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4; Drama Club 4; F.H.A. 1; Latin Club 2. LLic-nuL l n KCILLT Never has idle time on her hands . . . always found working . pleasant personality ... has perfect view of Thomaston's great ex-cavation. F.H.A 1, 2; Bibliosophs 3, 4; Future Teachers 4. KURT WILLIAM SELCHOW Chow Patience is the best remedy for every trouble . . . dependable . . . good-natured . . . intelligent and industrious. Owl Staff 3, Lit. Editor 4; F.P.A. 3, President 4; Brown Gold 3, Editor 4; Honor Society 3, 4, President 4; Drama Club 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3, Manager 2, 3; Basketball Manager 3, 4; Soccer Manager 3; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Nutmeg Boys' State. JAMES ANTHONY SERENSON Jimmy Seems insignificant until you get to know him . . . always ready for a good time . . . sleeper on the basketball court. Drama Club 1, 2; Class Basketball 1, 2; Photography Club 1, 2; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3. THOMAS ALLEN SMAIL Tom Latimer's right-hand man ... his exterior is misleading . . . Smail Waters . . . two and inseparable. ROSEMARY KAREN SMITH Rosie Anchors aweighl! loves only the best things in life . . . library roof would fall in without her. Bibliosophs 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; Bowling Club 1; Owl Staff 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2; Brown Gold 4; Latin Club 1; Chorus 1. Clam digger from Boone of T.H.S. CAROL ANN TESSIER Tess If you think she's quiet, you don't know her . . . sincere . . . dependable ... a welcome asset to our class. Owl Staff 4; Brown Gold 4; Field Hockey 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Glee Club 3; Art Club 1. PAUL ALDO TARINI Bones the Clam Box . . . stereo-enthusiast . . . Daniel 26 ADRIANN MARIA VEZZANI Ade Has a passion for clothes . . . known for her appetite . . . watch those big, brown eyes . . . regal Hexagon. F.H.A. 1, Vice-President 1; Owl Staff 2, 3, 4; F.P.A. 4; Latin Club 2, 3, Treasurer 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Manager 3; Glass Basketball 1, 3; A.A. 3; National Honor Society 3, 4, Secretary 4. THOMAS MICHAEL WATERS Tom Boys' State first selectman . . . enjoys History courses . . . drives at hot salmon-colored Ford. Latin Club 2, 3; Drama Club 4; Class Basketball 2, 3; F.P.A. 4; Nutmeg Boys' State. MARILEE JEAN WELLERSDICK Non-conformist . . . next ambassador to Laos . . . small girl with big ideas . . . quiet and calculating. Owl Staff 2; F.P.A. 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Bibliosophs 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 2; Glee Club 1; Latin Club 2. CLIFFORD MARVIN WHEELER Clif Senior track star . . continual talker . . . everything's just one big laugh . . . cut-up . . . friendly. Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4; Soccer 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. FRED LESLEY WHITE Butch Don Juan . . . curly locks . . . washer, wiper, and polisher at Savelle's. Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT FREDRICK YOUNG Bob Rough and tumble on the soccer field . . . Let's do it and worry about it after. . . . science-minded. Latin Club 2, Treasurer 2; F.P.A. 3, 4; J.V. Basketball 1 2; Varsity Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 4; Drama Club 4; Class Basketball 3, 4. 27 29 It's over but, it was fun . . . 30 Wonderland by Night . . . 31 JUNIOR CLASS—ROW 1, Left to Right: Gill, Fox, Frechette, Catlin, Bartlett, Pauline; Cino, Costick. ROW 2, Left to Right: Mr. Pingpank, advisor; llnicky, Bartlett, Patricia; Bowkett, Bredice, Andrus, Ducharme, Kosikowski, Mrs. Litke, advisor. ROW 3, Left to Right: Farrell, Doyle, Kohanski, Devino, Johnson, Esdale, Brown, Philip. ROW 4, Left to Right: Dickinson, Benedict, Cwick, Brown, Clifford, Atwood, Kingsbury, Englehardt. JUNIOR CLASS—ROW 1, Left to Right: Mathews, Lyga, Post, Sholtis, Shores, Thulin, Mrs. Litke, advisor. ROW 2, Left to Right: Mr. Pingpank, advisor; O'Connor, Parson, Waldron, Serduck, Pratt, Tingley, Landers, Nield. ROW 3, Left to Right: Root, O'Connell, Morgan, Frederick; Mozonski, Weingart, Nadeau, Morgan, John; Lavoie, Ocese. ROW 4, Left to Right: Linsley, Szymanski, Lytle, Sanford, Kirk; Perrin, Ra’ider, Sanford, Gary. SOPHOMORE CLASS—ROW 1, Left to Right: Kelley, Chamberlain, Cribley, Duzak, Barr, Didsbury, MacDonald, Grano, Duff, Fridrich. ROW 2, Left to Right: Duffany, Lyons, Mathews, Fox, Finkle, Beecher, Babb, Belik, Garbatim, Gawrych. ROW 3, Left to Right: Mrs. DeFrino, advisor; Delevieleuse, Gallagher, Desrochers, Gray, Flynn, Gesmondi, Lauretano, Krenisky, Mr. Bradner, advisor. ROW 4, Left to Right: Kloss, Dickinson, DelVaglio, Johnston, Bailey, Doyle, Hannon, Challies, Drzwecki, Avery. SOPHOMORE CLASS-ROW 1, Left to Right: Parzych, Young, Tessier, Sangster, Smith, Vezzani, Pronovost, Nelson, Morgan. ROW 2, Left to Right: Perbeck, Rayder, Mischou, Thomas, Smail, Simpson, Samson, Retkowski, Swift. ROW 3, Left to Right: Mrs. DeFrino, advisor; Scully, Voghel, Stevens, Newton, Reed, Morehouse, Vanasse, Mr. Bradner, advisor. ROW 4, Left to Right: Wojtysiak, Winslow, Murdock, Thulin, Schlauder, Steiner, Osowiecki, Smith. FRESHMAN CLASS-ROW 1, Left to Right: Farrell, Collins, Gould, Bolton, Andrade, Duncan, Dyson, Ducharme, Haw- ley. ROW 2, Left to Right: Gleeson, Baldwin, Bertone, Gilbert, Canty, Carrington, Gallagher, Benedict, Heacox. ROW 3, Left to Right: Berexa, Currier, Claffey, Boguslawski, Fenn, Hewko, Fox, Grozik, Damiano, Boguslawski, Harris, Bailey. ROW 4, Left to Right: Mrs. O'Conner, advisor; Glennon, Grabbher, Cattey, Duzak, Dente, Johnson, Goldsmith, Mr. Holbrook, advisor. ROW 5, Left to Right: Chandon, Fahringer, Guarnari, Besky, Blackmer, Costick, Desrochers, Capobianco, Gavenes, Booth, Darm, Cook, Geddes, Jacobs, Masopust. FRESHMAN CLASS-ROW 1, Left to Right: Lyons, Luboyeski, Lyga, Nicholls, Klimanoski, Manulla, Krayeski, Lawson, Totten Raider, Sanzen. ROW 2, Left to Right: Monahan, Ruggles, Schlim, Ober, White, O'Sullivan, Landers, O'Brien, Krot.ck Russ, Kobryn ROW 3, Left to Right: Perbeck, Smith, Smith, Levesgue, Whiteway, Pratt, Marshall, Wilcox, St John, Simpson, Labatt, Upton, Welton, Reilly. ROW 4, Left to Right: Mrs. O'Conner, advisor; Thompson, Mischou, McNamee, Richards, Waters, Tanner, Monroe, Morrison, Mr. Holbrook, advisor. ROW 5, Left to Right: Roman, Tindell, O mstead, Petke, MacDonald, Stirk, Morton, Oldham, Langevin, Trosky, Rosko, Osterman, Osowiecki. 34 GRADE EIGHT—ROW 1, Left to Right: Matoon, Nicholls, Miecznikowski, Torrence, Philbrook, Waldron, Voghel, Lauretano, Worden. ROW 2, Left to Right: Miss Gangloff, advisor; Martone, Russ, Landers, Manning, Puzacke, Rayder, Sangster, Lamontagne, Sullivan, Marlene. ROW 3, Left to Right: Tanski, Taylor, Sears, Frechette, Norton, Seidler, Volovski, Noack, Ober, Young. ROW 4, Left to Right: Richards, Sullivan, Mark; Potter, Ward, Rein, Seabourne, Mathews, Synott, Pfaefflin, St. Denis. ROW 5, Left to Right: Thulin, Smith, Whalen, Sanford, Martin, Noack, Robert. GRADE EIGHT—ROW 1, Left to Right: Knox, Delean; Boguslawski, Kaniewski, Duff, Gorgoglione, Gill, Gangloff, Boccardi, Andrade, Catlin, Currier. ROW 2, Left to Right: Guillet, Dayton, Gail; Havens, Esdale, Bishop, Johnston, Linda; Deane, Carey, DePaulo, Corrow, Kuharski, Knox, Linda; Grano. ROW 3, Left to Right: Mrs. Sangster, advisor; Cop, Berch, Edward; Gawrych, Sandra; Berch, George; Cummings, Johnston, Dean; Capobianco, Caron, Conlon, Holman, Cahill, Brown, John; Cyr. ROW 4, Left to Right: Gawrych, Mary; Garlick, Kelley, Kane, Grohs, Alexander, Bull, Conklin, Batick, Fairchild, Klaneski. ROW 5, Left to Right: Delong, Eggleston, Innes, Brown, David; Dayton, Francis; Cribley. GRADE SEVEN—ROW 1, Left to Right: Gobin, Gancos, Callahan, Carey, Deane, Hamernik, Coss. ROW 2, Left to Right: Brown, Ciak, Cahill, Batick, DelVaglio, Chapman, Challies, Dewell, Arlofski, Benedict, Dickinson, Beecher, Famiglietti, Holbrook, Dains. ROW 3, Left to Right: Johnson, Grohoski, Eckert, DeLong, Conklin, Dew, Dupree, Ellis, Frechette, Des roches, Atherton, Havens, Caron. ROW 4, left to Right: Mr. Zendzian, advisor; Bunnell, DeLong, Foster, Baserewski, DelVaglio, Domaratius, Bredice, Duffy, Aschak, Chizinski, Fenwick, Chandon, Currier. ROW 5, Left to Right: Johnson, Cook, Brammer, Foster, Galpin, Eyman, Gordon, Baker, Almeida, Fulton, Goldsmith, DeBisschop, Barks. GRADE SEVEN, ROW 1, Left to Right: Potter, Kordis, Simpson, Perbeck, Waldron, Paczkowski, Osowiecki, Sinkler, Soko-lowski, Wagner. ROW 2, Left to Right: Mr. Jackson, advisor; Miller, McVey, Norton, Tindell, Ubermuth, Smith, Lawson, Michaud, Whitely, Price, Thompson, Waldron. ROW 3, Left to Right: Lovallo, Weeks, Levesque, Kuibeda, Westby, Upton, St. John, Pierpont, Matthews, Muller, Smith, Ryan, Sears. ROW 4, Left to Right: Watson, Lytle, Kasper, Pronovost, Richards, Knox, VanBuren, Morton, Kloss, Philbrook, Kosikowski, Monroe. ROW 5, Left to Right: Krotick, Volovski, Voghel, Young, Waldron, Stevens, Kingsbury, Rosengren. 37 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY—Left to Right: Adriann Vezzani, Miss Goodwin, advisor; Kurt Selchow, president; Margaret Morrison, Charles Fray, Jr.; Mrs. Platt, advisor; Anne Knox. National Honor Society The highest possible honor for a student of Thomaston High is to become a member of the National Honor Society. There are four qualifications upon which membership is based—scholarship, service, character, leadership. Each is of the utmost importance in itself, and yet each depends upon the other. In order to be considered for membership, juniors must have achieved a scholastic average of 88; seniors, 85. A prospective member must have good character, exhibited by participation in all that is worthwhile in school and in civic life. He must serve his school willingly and unselfishly. A member of N.H.S. must possess leadership, which) I includes all three attributes. 38 FPA-ROW 1, left to Right: Ducharme. Duncan, Knox, Lyga, Selchow, Atwood, Wellersdick, Mr. Frankel, Advisor; landers, Morrison. ROW 2, left to Right': Esdale, Fray, Perrin, Reddick, Benedict, Cwick, Dickinson, linsley, lytle, Szymanski, Anderson, Bruce; Anderson, Richard; Morgan, O'Connell, Vezzani. Foreign Policy Association To have a better informed student body and to encourage interest in foreign policy are two objectives of the FPA. To these ends the local group works in cooperation with the state organization. The main function of the state unit is the mock U.N. General Assembly. Each local club is assigned two countries to represent at the Assembly. In preparation the local members read material on the question to be discussed. Committees are formed to investigate each question. Then two members of each committee and Mr. Frankel visit the U.N. to interview their country's delegate. These members attend the mock General Assembly in the spring. This is the educational highlight of the year. The social climax is the annual picnic at the Frankel's. The Thomaston High School Foreign Policy Association is the first of its kind in the Naugatuck Valley. Only in its second year, it is one of the most active organizations in the school. This is mainly due to the very able leadership of Mr. Frankel, who has stimulated wide interest in the group and has led the students to a better understanding of foreign affairs. OFFICERS 1961 Marilee Wellersdick Douglas Atwood Kurt Selchow Anne Knox Joanne Lyga 39 STUDENT COUNCIL, ROW I, Left to Right: Krenisky, Post, Delevieleuse, Thomas, Gallagher, Benedict. ROW 2, Left to Right: Mr. Wilber, advisor; Kohanski, Cino, Garbatini, Rosengren, Mrs. Gates, advisor. ROW 3, Left to Right: Morrison, Kelley, Cwick, Perbeck, Batick. Student Councd The Student Council, striving to improve our school through the ideas and efforts of the students, held a school-wide election for the purpose of choosing a worthy and able president. The two candidates, seniors Dreena Delevieleuse and John Sangster, with their slates ran vigorous campaigns in which they decorated the school halls with posters and slogans. At a victory dance given by the Student Council, Mr. Eaton announced the winner and her slate. Dreena Delevieleuse, president, has Barbara Post as vice-president, Beverly Krenisky as secretary, and Katherine Thomas as treasurer. It is a woman's world, you know. Being the legislative body of the school, the council seeks to carry out the requests of the students. New motions may be carried through only by a majority vote. These motions can be declined by Mr. Eaton, however, this rarely happens because he is consulted about any greatly varying matters. The Student Council urges the students of each class to contact their representatives and voice their opinions of the council's work. We hope we are pleasing you. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION-ROW 1, Left to Right: Mr. Kennedy, advisor; Mrs. Fagerquist, advisor; Krenisky, Batick, Sangster, Mr. Frankel, advisor. ROW 2, Left to Right: Benson, O'Connell, Post, Vezzani, Morrison. A thletic Associ at ion The Constitution of the Athletic Association states its purpose as follows: to represent the student body in athletics, to provide joint control between students and teachers in athletics, and to control the collecting and spending of funds concerned with athletics. This, in a nutshell, is exactly what the association does. The Athletic Association has an almost staggering task to perform. Besides managing the athletic program, it must finance athletics for the entire year. Nevertheless, the association, with the cooperation of faculty and student members, always manages to do an outstanding job. The spirit of cooperation that prevails in the association is an important factor in getting the job done. Throughout the year there is work, from the buying of soccer equipment in September, to the presentation of athletic awards in June. The Athletic Association is quite beneficial to the student body. It enables them to purchase season's passes at a great saving, it furnishes buses to the out-of-town basketball games, and provides for the home game Friday night sock hops. You can see just how valuable and necessary the Athletic Association is to the student body. BIBLIOSOPHS-ROW 1, Left to Right: Kohanski, Costick, Smith, Gill, Wellersdick, Grohoski, Reilly, Flynn, Sholtis. ROW 2, Left to Right: O'Connor, Hart, Desrochers, Devino, Thulin, Ryan, Parson, Kosikowski, Miss Goodwin, advisor. Bibliosophs It is the duty of each Bibliosoph to care for the library and its large collection of books and periodicals. General housekeeping, aiding students to use the library properly, cataloging books, and arranging displays for the bulletin board are a few of their jobs. The tasks are divided among the girls who do a commendable job. The Bibliosophs are also in charge of the candy counter at home basketball games. The money earned takes the girls on a trip during the spring vacation. Once a Bibliosoph, always a Bibliosoph, and even though a great deal of fun is shared, their true purpose is never forgotten. Miss Evelyn A. Goodwin is the club advisor. Officers 1961 and New Member . . . And they're always ready to help . . . PH A—ROW 1, Left to Right: Carrington, Smail, Pratt, Linda; Washenko, McNamee, Blackmer, Pratt, Betty; Ober, Wilcox, Gilbert. ROW 2, Left to Right: Mrs. Gates, advisor; Heacox, Gallagher, Levesque, Fox, Judith; Whiteway, Post, St. John, Simpson, Fox, Mary. ROW 3, Left to Right: Monroe, Michaud, Acker, Puzacke, O'Sullivan, Claffey, Thulin, Grozik, Fox, Nancy. ROW 4, Left to Right: Andrade, Glennon, Young, Chamberlain, Duzak, Eggleston, Belik, Boguslawski. Future Homemakers of America The Future Homemakers of America work very closely with the young women of our future. They accomplished many useful projects throughout this year. These included helping needy families and helping the girls of the school to engage in worthy projects. They also prepare for their future years as homemakers. Susan Blackmer, a senior, is the president. Following her are Betty Pratt, vice-president, Cheryl MacNamee, treasurer, Linda Washenko, secretary, and Carol Batick, reporter for the year. The Future Homemakers would like to welcome Mrs. Gates as their advisor for her first year in Thomaston High School. President SUSAN BLACKMER Vice-President BETTY PRATT OWL STAFF-ROW 1. Left to Right: Vezzani, Delphine; Gallagher, Atwood, Cable, Thelin, Cwick, Solcho, Bruscino, Smith. ROW 2, Left to Right: Pronovost, Desrocher, Didsbury, Belik, Knox, Grano, Rosko, Puzacke, Tessier, Mr. Pingpank, Advisor. ROW 3, Left to Right: Samson, Nadeau, Frederich, Chandon, Voghel, Thulin, Landers, Vezzani, Adriann. ROW 4, Left to Right; Barr, Kane, Kloss, Del Vaglio Anderson! Rrnvazn VA7 incl -w i ♦ w e i L AAnfrimn Producing the school yearbook is certainly a major accomplishment. Meeting deadlines seems to be the greatest problem. Hounding people for write-ups, getting the photographer on time, and struggling for the desired effect between pictures and words are prime factors in the composition of a good yearbook. We are always desperately trying to come up with brainstorms for making money, which is another, more serious, problem that faces the Owl Staff. However puzzling the problem may be, the Owl Staff has many smaller staffs to remedy them. Ginger Bruscino heads the layout department which plans new and eye-catching layouts. Richard Cable and his money-makers do all they can to lower the price of the Owl. Delphine Vezzani frantically runs around fetching write-ups at deadline time, and Ray Cwick pushes the pen and ink on the art staff. The tasks are all unrelated, but Editor-in-Chief Sue Thelin tied them all together and came up with the finished product you are reading now. This year the Owl has expanded to bring you more senior pages and more snap shot pages. Also, taking pride in our school, as this will be the yearbook of our special memories, we attempted to utilize the history of our school as its theme. We are proud to add this fortieth volume to Thomaston High School's historical book shelf. 44 DRAMA CLUB—ROW 1, Left to Right: O'Brien, Bonnie; Duncan, Cino, llnicky, Krotick, Landers, Kathleen. ROW 2, Left to Right: Mr. Bradner, advisor; Monahan, Thomas, Delevieleuse, Thelin, Samson, Gesmondi, Marshall, Grano, Patricia; Mrs. Dervis, advisor. ROW 3, Left to Right: Mathews, Farrell, Tingley, Manulla, Claffey, Bruscino, Hewko, Grano, Alice; Kane, Duffany. ROW 4, Left to Right: Raydcr, Didsbury, Waters, Morrison, Beecher, Harris, Johnson, Landers, MaryBeth; Voghel, Weingart. ROW 5, Left to Right: O'Brien, James; DelVaglio, Murdock, Petke! Dailey, Atwood, Cable, Dickinson, Kelley. Drama Club Lights! Cameras! Action! This is the Thomaston High Drama Club. Plenty of action and excitement, especially at tryout time. All who are interested in acting gather in the auditorium after school; thus an afternoon of fun and suspense. The more fortunate ones find themselves spending most of their evenings rehearsing and perfecting their parts. Suddenly the big night is at hand. The players go over their lines for the last time, the agony of applying make-up is endured, and soon the house lights go down. Almost too soon the curtain falls on the last act and the players leave the stage with mixed emotions. Contrary to popular belief, the Drama Club is not solely for those who want to act. In fact, some of the other activities of the club are just as important and necessary as the acting department. Stage hands, prompters, and make-up artists are all imperative for a production. This accounts for the large membership of the Drama Club. The activity of the club was expanded. Usually one three-act play is presented during the spring, however, this year a one-act play was presented in addition. The Lottery was presented in mid-January under the capable direction of Mr. Bradner. The major production was very effectively produced and directed by Mrs. Dervis, who is the competent advisor of the Drama Club. Also guiding the course of the organization are the following officers; Sue Thelin as President, Dreena Delevieleuse as Vice-President, Linda Samson as Secretary, Katherine Thomas as Treasurer, and Virginia Gesmondi as Assistant Treasurer. 46 47 We not only have actors . . . Band and Chorus Get ready! Ooh! Get set! Under the capable leadership of Mr. Herzy the Thomaston High School Band has had a very full schedule this year. Although the band is made up mostly of very young members, the music makers play very well. The band schedule went something like this: Halloween parade. Veterans' Day parade, combined chorus and band Winter Concert, the State Band Festival, Memorial Day parade, and the Spring Concert. In addition, the band has played many times at the school assemblies. Many problems faced the band this year because of the new schedule. About one-fourth of the upperclassmen could not get scheduled into band this year, but a bigger and better band is hoped for next year. 48 CHORUS, ROW 1, Left to Right: Hart, landers, Kathleen; Benedict, Ruggles, Cino, llnicky, Pronovost, Thulin, Barbara; Eggleston. ROW 2, Left to Right: Mr. Herzy, advisor; landers, Mary Beth; Tingley, Sangster, Gill, Manulla, Smith, Hewko, Puzacke, Thomas, Delevieleuse. ROW 3, Left to Right: Cook, Duffany, Monahan, Thompson, Lyga, Cattey, Boguslawski, Rayder, Stevens, Farrell, John. ROW 4, Left to Right: Masopust, Curtiss, Brown, Parson, O'Conner, Grabherr, Weingart, Farrell, Herbert; Thulin, Roger; Kelley. Come join our happy song The Chorus, under the very able direction of Mr. Herzy, our music supervisor, has successfully presented another year of musical entertainment. At Christmas time a concert of appropriate hymns and popular songs of the season was offered. Special talents of many of the members contributed to the show. These included piano solos, a trumpet solo, dance numbers, skits, and special group songs. A spring concert also demonstrated the unselfish time and efforts put into it by the members. Once again the same fervent rehearsing took place, and the final evening gave back to the audience the same inspiration which the members had received presenting the show. We owe our special thanks to Mr. Herzy, who has devoted much of his time especially to the Chorus, for attempting to perfect us and help us get the most enjoyment from the music we sing. 49 Veni, vidi, vici—thus the Latin Club has started another year. Officers were elected as the first business of the year. They are Douglas Atwood, Praeses; John Duffany, Propraeses; Joanna Lyga, Scriba et Praefecta Aeraici; and Mr. Lawrence H. Bradner, Ductor. A great deal of time then was spent on a suitable program for the year. It was very gratifying to see the interest that has indeed increased in the club. As usual, the highlight of the year was the Roman Banquet. Upperdass Latin students dressed as Roman nobles with freshmen as their slaves. All members contributed their talents to make the banquet a huge success. Anyone who attends a Roman Banquet never forgets it. LATIN CLUB-ROW 1, Left to Right: Stevens, Didsbury, Vezzani, Lyga, Morgan. ROW 2, Left to Right: Mr. Bradner, advisor; Atwood, Thulin, Duffany, Del Vaglio, Dickinson. Latin Club BROWN AND GOLD-ROW 1, Left to Right: Costick, Fox, Judith; Selchow, Knox, Puzacke, Cable, Dayton, Gallagher, Joyce; Paczkowski, Mrs. O'Conner, advisor. ROW 2, Left to Right: Mr. Lallos, advisor; Pratt, Voghel, Smith, Hewko, Swift, Collins, Hart, Gallagher, Joan; Levesque, O'Blenes. ROW 3, Left to Right: White, Callahan, Tessier, Acker, Sholtis, Gleason, Rosko, Devino, Pronovost, Fray, Cwick. ROW 4, Left to Right: Little, O'Brien, Grano, Young, Eggleston, Ryan, Belik, Didsbury, Anderson, Richard; Anderson, Bruce. Brown and Gold This year's Brown and Gold is a far cry from those of previous years. It has successfully made the transition from a newspaper to a full-fledged magazine. In addition to sports and club news, a number of columns, ranging from fashions to movies, are now included as regular features. Also, for the first time, a good deal of creative writing, both fiction and non-fiction, has been presented. All these new and entertaining features make up a much bigger and better publication for the students of Thomaston High School. The Editor-in-Chief and also sports editor is Kurt Selchow. Sharon Kane heads the fiction and poetry department, feature and non-fiction editor is Anne Knox, club editor is Joyce Young, business manager is Richard Cable, and circulation manager is Barbara Puzacke. Faculty advisors are Mr. Lallos, Mrs. O'Connor, and Mrs. Platt. 51 ROWRE2D l-Rft to' M Uf,r'° .Ri9h,: Delva3''°. Catherine; Coss, Callahan, Sears, Barbara; Smith, Frechette, Levesque, DelVaglio, Cynthia. 3 Uft 'to R nh? n c ? Gangloff, adv.sor; Boguslawsk,, Hammernik, Gancos, Tindell, Paczkowski, Wagner, Meicznikowski. Waldron. ROW Condon, sS Bryanb Ward ' ' ' Pfae fli ' Se8rS' Tim°’hy'' L™ R°W 4' Lef’ Ri9h,: Ba,ick- G°rdon' Kf° k Junior Red Cross Pen Pal Club PEN PAL CLUB-ROW 1, Left to Right: Monroe, Fenwick, Michaud, Kaniewski. Smith, Deane, Mr. Giannamore, advisor. ROW 2 Left to Riaht Domaratius, Meiczmkowski, DelVaglio, Carey, Knox, Gordon. A 53 Varsity GIRLS' VARSITY BASKETBALL ROW 1, L-R: O'Conner Vezzani, Adriann Acker Gill Thelin ROW 2, L-R: Vezzani, Delphine McNamee Belik Samson Didsbury ROW 3, L-R: Johnson Knox Mrs. Fagerquist, coach Kane Batick Girls’ Basketball 54 Junior Varsity JUNIOR VARSITY ROW 1, L-R: Pronovost Garbatini Gallagher Sangster Rosko ROW 2, L-R: Didsbury Flynn Tanner Boguslawski Vezzani ROW 3, L-R: Glennon Grabherr Mrs. Fagerquist, coach Thompson Landers Varsity Tallies Thomaston 37, Wamogo 31 Thomaston 49, Woodbury 18 Thomaston 42, Washington 32 Thomaston 31, Washington 27 Thomaston 47, Alumni 29 Thomaston 43, Litchfield 37 Thomaston 39, Woodbury 38 Thomaston 31, Southbury 25 Thomaston 40, Wamogo 29 Thomaston 31, Southbury 43 Thomaston 35, Litchfield 27 In matching the fabulous record of the boys' varsity basketball team this year, the Thomaston High girls' varsity has done an outstanding job. They finished their season with a record of ten wins and one loss; that being the final game of the season. This year, as in other years, the girls had that undefinable something, commonly known as the will to win, to push them on to their soaring season. Their success is due largely to a coach who is tops in their opinion. Throughout the year there was fun and hard work combined, and through it all their cooperation and spirit showed through. The loss of two regular senior forwards and five senior guards will be sorely felt on the varsity next year. These include captain and leading scorer, Barbara Acker, steady forward, Anne Knox, and the five hard-working, ever-dependable guards: Sharon Kane, Carol Batick, Adriann Vezzani, Sue Thelin, and Sandra McNamee. Nevertheless, the girls will carry on in the spirited tradition of former years. To top off a wonderful season, the Thomaston High girls' varsity captured the title of the Berkshire League, an honor well deserved. We of Thomaston High School are sincerely proud of our girls. Varsity leaders take trophy . . . Junior Varsity Tallies Thomaston 17, Wamogo 15 Thomaston 32, Woodbury 13 Thomaston 19, Washington 18 Thomaston 5, Washington 7 Thomaston 16, Woodbury 10 Thomaston 11- Southbury 8 Thomaston 18, Wamogo 20 Thomaston 7, Southbury 13 Thomaston 15, Litchfield 25 55 CHEERLEADERS—Left to Right: Mathews, alternate; Delevieleuse, Bruscino, Gesmondi. Morrison, Grano, captain; Barr, Benedict, Ruggles, Krenisky. Cheerleaders Is my back arched? Does my hair look all right? Do you think I have a chance? 'I'm so nervous These are the frantic cries of T.H.S. girls trying out for a cherished spot on the cheerleading squad. The girls scramble for their positions as tryouts begin. Was my jump good? Did I goof? Good Luck Words of encouragement to each girl for the hopeful ordeal before the critical eyes of the judges. The rush to coach's office for names of the lucky ones result in screams of happiness for some and tears of disappointment for others. A dream fulfilled for ten girls representing T.H.S. as a member of the cheerleading squad. T.H.S. Cheerleaders The Cheerleaders, full of pep and vim, Are led by seniors Peachy, Marge and Gin George, Bev, Pinch and Wen, the sophomore four, clap and help to boost the score. We must not forget Lin, our alternate who has no trouble doing a jump and split. Those girls who are of the Freshman class Cindy and Ann add flips, splits and plenty of dash. These are the girls who lead the best For they're the cheerleaders of T.H.S. 56 Beatum, Bears, beatum!' Cheerleaders in Action . . VARSITY BASKETBALL—ROW 1, Left to Right: Root, Swift, AAosimann, Benson, Captain; Griffin, O'Connell, Mr. Frankel, coach. ROW 2, Left to Right: Voghel. Selchow, managers; Linsley, Cwick, Raider, Benedict, Watrous, Wojtysiak. 1 arsity Basketball Team Hits Tournament With Perfect Record The fabulous Bears of Thomaston High School rolled to their first undefeated season since the 1946-47 season this year. But unlike most other great teams, this year's edition of the Bears was not a team built around one or two individuals. To the contrary, our team is one of twelve fine ballplayers molded into a cohesive unit of stars. The man most responsible for this unit is the best high school coach in the state—Allen Frankel. Among the talent he had to work with were Jerry Mosimann, the team's leading scorer; Captain and jump shot artist Johnny Benson; the big rebounder, Ken Linsley; and Red Root, the tremendous driver. And then there was the B-squad that often played as well as the first string. It included Don Swift, Pete Raider, Rich Griffin, Ricky O'Connell, Ray Cwick, Bob Wojtysiak, and Ray Watrous. This tremendous balance was the key reason for a perfect regular season record of 19-0. At our press deadline, the CIAC Tournament was just beginning and the Bears ranked with the State's best. Good Luck. 58 What is he reading . . . Monardo? Berkshire Champs 1960-61 . . . Bears 83, Barkhamsted 61 Bears 62, Wamogo 49 Bears 68, Watertown 61 Bears 74, Woodbury 46 Bears 79, Terryville 56 Bears 63, Washington 44 Bears 70, Alumni 40 Bears 92, Wolcott Tech 28 Bears 81, Southbury 35 Bears 69, Barkhamsted 42 Bears 74, Litchfield 61 Bears 92, Wolcott Tech 29 Bears 65, Wamogo 60 Bears 76, Woodbury 42 Bears 86, Watertown 72 Bears 68, Washington 45 Bears 69, Terryville 57 Bears 77, Southbury 41 Bears 66, Litchfield 52 JR. VARSITY BASKETBALL, ROW 1, Left !o Right: Duffany, Duff, Lyons, Currier, Perbeck, Dennis; Luboycski. ROW 2, Left to Right: Sanzeri manager; Drzwecki, Hannon. Blackmer. Perbeck, Peter; DelVaglio. ROW 3, Left to Right: Mr. Kennedy, coach; Cwick, Wojtysiak, Walrous. junior 1 arsity Basketball Boys Hand in Creditable Record Under Coach Kennedy's able instruction, the junior varsity played in the shadow of the varsity for the entire season but through no fault of their own. They compiled one of the finest records ever by a junior varsity team in the history of Thomaston High School. They finished the season with a record of fifteen wins over two losses. Many of the victories were won against teams including varsity reserves. The young Bears won their first wins before being defeated by Water-town, and went on string of thirteen straight victories before losing to Litchfield in the final game of the year. Coach Kennedy has done a fine job in attempting to develop a good crop of players for future varsity teams. Bears 38, Bears 42, Bears 44, Bears 34, Bears 45, Bears 42, Bears 40, Bears 48, Bears 53, 60 Barkhamsted 34 Wamogo 28 Watertown 60 Woodbury 31 Terryville 34 Washington 27 Wolcott Tech 18 Southbury 28 Barkhamsted 37 Bears 38, Bears 66, Bears 49, Bears 38, Bears 49, Bears 57, Bears 51, Bears 44, Litchfield 35 Wolcott Tech 44 Woodbury 44 Watertown 36 Washington 48 Terryville 44 Southbury 24 Litchfield 47 VARSITY SOCCER ROW 1, Left to Right: Coach Kennedy, Benedict, DelVaglio, Perrin, O'Connell, Perbeck, Peter; Langevine, Linsley, ROW 2, Left to Right: Lyons, Paul; Sanzeri, Lyons, John; Duff, Perbeck, Dennis; Raider, Peter; Raider, Paul; Gavenas. ROW 3, Left to Right: Luboyeski! manager; Osowecki, Olmstead, MacDonald, Curtiss, Mozonski, Osterman, Roman. arsity Soccer Bears Give Fans a Good Show Under the watchful eye of Mr. Kennedy, coach, the Thomaston High School varsity soccer team performed most commendably during a creditable season. The record, although it did not meet their expectations, was quite good being six wins, four losses, and one tie. The team was composed of a great deal of ability and talent which will also be improved for next year's squad. Jerry Mozonski was the leading goal booter with seven goals, while Pete Raider did an outstanding job in the cage. Bears 2, Watertown 1 Bears 0, Litchfield 1 Bears 2, Woodbury 2 Bears 1, Barkhamsted 0 Bears 3, Washington 0 Bears 5, Southbury 0 62 Bears 0, Litchfield 1 Bears 2, Woodbury 1 Bears 2, Barkhamsted 3 Bears 1, Washington 2 Bears 4, Southbury 0 REGULAR SEASON Thomaston 2, Southbury Thomaston 2, Woodbury Thomaston 1, Southbury Thomaston 3, Woodbury Thomaston 2, Litchfield Thomaston 3, Litchfield LEAGUE PLAYOFF Thomaston 1, Litchfield JR. HIGH SOCCER—ROW 1, Left to Right: Cyr, manager; Johnson, Havens, Duff, Boccardi, Holbrook, Boguslawski, Berch, Edward; Mr. Holbrook, advisor. ROW 2, Left to Right: Landers, Kane, Berch, George; Alexander, Conklin, Brown, Bull. Junior Jh{ih Soc cer Boys Keep a Clean Record Victory, his goal . . . TRACK—ROW 1, Left to Right: Murdock, Lytle, Wheeler, Fridrich, Mr. Pasquarielio, coach. ROW 2, Left to Right: Dickinson, Drzwecki, Cwick, Linsley, Wojtysiak. T rack Successful Season Anticipated Many schools of Thomaston's size do not have a track team. We of Thomaston High School take great pride in our small team and its individual members. As a team they have proved a challenge for other schools much larger than we. But as individual stars they have succeeded in capturing many honors from other schools in meets. The highlight of the season last year was their victory over Litchfield High School, which they hope to repeat this year. Also Thomaston placed fifth in the Housatonic Valley Schoolmen's League meet at which thirteen schools were represented. This was quite an achievement for a team of our size. We were also represented at the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Council. Mr. Pasquarielio, track coach, did an exceptional job with our small team, but then don't all good things come in small packages? 64 (S A A Junior Varsity 65 .Visual Dep TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY s Best Yearbooks Are Taylor-made VvX;, w v'. r r- v -. • ► - : v£N. •:■ ’• , a .;u v, ; Mn: - ig..... ., AT - V vl