Thomaston High School - Owl Yearbook (Thomaston, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1963 volume:

DEDICATION 3 FOREWORD 4 ADMINISTRATION UNDERCLASSMEN 31 ORGANIZATIONS 37 2 ATHLETICS 57 We, the Class of 1963, with sincere admiration and fond memories, dedicate this yearbook to MR. KENNETH A. MURDOCK 'Whose vast store of knowledge has never ceased to impress us, Whose unpredictable sense of humor has made his classes so unforgettable, Whose constant efforts to prepare us for the future, and Whose sincere desire to make us mature and responsible individuals Have made him an instructor and a person Whose memory we will always treasure. MRS. JACQUELINE W. O'CONNOR Whose few years at THS have quickly endeared her to all of us, Whose fine sense of humor is only surpassed by her warm personality, Whose genuine interest in guiding us for future endeavors, and Whose skill in her profession and dedication to her students Have made her a teacher we will always regard with sincere gratitude and affection. 3 Foreword It is with genuine feelings of nostalgia that we write this foreword. We, as Editors of this yearbook, have seen our last year slip away, nearly unnoticed, before our very eyes. Time has a great significance for us all. It is the passage of time that enables us to mature and grow intellectually. It is the memory of time that enables us to recall the good times, the happy times, and even the sad times. Time gives us a gift; a gift of memory that becomes so significant with its passage. Time is the future, the awesomeness of the unknown, the unpredictability of life, yet also the eager anticipation of events to occur. As the class of 1963 graduates, Thomaston High School will become past in our time calculations, yet its haunting memories and well-wrought friendships will always remain present in our lives. Editors-in-Chief ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY Su peri n ten den t’s Message Seniors, as we leave Thomaston High School I suggest you reflect on the wondrous opportunity that has been yours of thirteen year’s participation in and partnership with America’s Greatest Dream, our nation’s public school system. No where else in the world would anywhere near as many of all the children of all the people” be receiving as much diversified quality education as you have received. The learning skills you have attained are priceless! Health and wealth may be lost but no one can deprive you of the knowledge you have acquired. Now the choice is largely yours of what you are going to do with it. Will you allow it to wither away and be useless or will you utilize it for your benefit and that of humanity? This may be the most important decision of your life. Choose wisely! Arthur F. Baker Superintendent of Schools Principal’s Message The early Romans were a vigorous people, simple in their tastes and filled with a strong and hardy character; the Romans of a later day fell prey to the pursuit of pleasure and were disinclined to embrace the qualities of character that made their ancestors great. As a result the Roman Empire eventually lost its strength and vigor. Character is a person’s moral vigor or firmness. Many individuals made contributions through strength of character, according to Cicero, but when a person supplements good character with an education, the chances are that he will become a more effective member of society. There has never been such a challenge for our young people to meet. More and more emphasis has been placed on education. It is my belief that as a member of the 1963 class you are endowed with the quality of character that gives responsible direction to one’s own life and that Thomaston High School has helped to prepare you to meet your future as an open-minded, intelligent-thinking, effective individual who will contribute to our economic welfare and to the survival of our democracy. Your record of accomplishments has been splendid both in curricular and extracurricular activities. My best wishes go with you in whatever you undertake. Marvin H. Yaffe Principal 4 LUCAS J. PASQUARIELLO 4ft HERBERT H. WILBER Assistant Principal Guidance Counselor ''N - LUCILLE MARTIN, R.N. School Nurse JANE M. OBRIEN Guidance Secretary GRACE E. MASON Secretary to the Superintendent MILDRED I. THOMSON Bookkeeper ETHEL S. JOHNSON Secretary to the Principal Board of Education BOARD OF EDUCATION—Left to Right: Dr. Daniel Samson, Mrs. Agnes White, Mr. Edward Besky, Mr. Edward Landers, Mr. James O'Brien, Mr. Francis Dayton, Mr. Herbert Kocnigsbauer, Mr. George Benedict. Arts Department MARTHA F. BRADLEY University of Connecticut, BS THOMAS F. REYNOLDS Central College of Connecticut, BS; Fairfield University, MA ROBERT E. COLLINS Danbury State College, BS EDWARD SLUZENSKI University of Connecticut, BS, MS NANCY H. ROMER Cornell University, BA; Indiana State Teachers College, BA art ed.; University of Michigan, MA English Department EDITH M. SANGSTER Russell Sage College, BA HENRY A. BEECHER Hamline University, BA; University of Connecticut, MA HILLIS K. IDLEMAN Brown University, PhB; Columbia .University, MA CHARLES P. HOLBROOK Central College of Connecticut, BA; University of Hartford, MA ELIZABETH J. NADEAU University of Maine, BA Social Studies Department HELEN S. PLATT Russell Sage College, BA; Radcliffe College, MA RAYMOND GIANNAMORE Providence College, BA LUCILLE J. WASICK University of Vermont, BA DAVID H. PIKE Northeastern University, BA, MEd ROSA F. GANGLOFF Boston University, BA; Columbia University, MA 8 Commercial Department RICHARD S. NADOLNY American International College, BS JACQUELINE W. O'CONNOR Tusculum College, BS F. PETER FOLEY Salem Teachers College, BS Language Department IRENE WIGHT Gorham State Teachers College, BS; Pennsylvania State University, MA JOSEPH P. LOJKO Fairfield University, BA NOELLA S. PICHETTE University of New Hampshire, BA; The Sorbonne, Degre Superieur Mathematics Departm en t WILLIS V. GRAY Bowdoin College, BA; Boston University, MA, MEd RAYMOND J. RYAN Danbury State College, BA; New York University, MA ROBERT C. PINGPANK Trinity College, BS MARY P. LITKE University of Maine, BA, MA Science Department EDWARD SLUZENSKI University of Connecticut, BA, MS KENNETH A. MURDOCK Fitchburg State Teachers College, BS; University of New Hampshire, MS; Syracuse University, MS PAUL M. NEMICCOLO New England College, BS; Suffolk University, MEd WILLIAM H. McCLAY University of Maine, BS Physical Education Department JOHN T. KENNEDY University of Connecticut, BA; University of Hartford, MEd JACQUELINE M. BIERWIRTH Southern Connecticut State College, BS 10 JOHN CHARLES DUFFANY ’’John” Character is destiny” a cool-headed Irishman! . . . instant humor—just add Duffany ... a leader of the masses . . . Heh! Heh! . . . clean-cut collegiate. Class President 1, 3, 4; Class V. Pres. 2; Latin Club 1, 2, V. Pres. 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; French Club 4; Drama Club 2, 4; Yearbook 1; F.P.A. 4; Track 1; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Capt.; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1. 2, 4; Class Basketball 3. ROBERT STANLEY WOJTYSIAK ’’Huey” Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great” good things come in big packages, too . . . sports arc his passion ... a talent for debate . . . who built the Eiffel tower in a week? Class V. Pres. 4; Science Club 3, 4; Camera Club I, 2, 3, V. Pres. 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Audio Visual Staff 2, 3, 4; Soccer I, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, J.V., 3, 4, Co-Capt. Varsity; Cross Country' 3- Class Officers DELPHINE TERESA VEZZANI ’’Phenie” If thou follow thy star, thou canst not fail of glorious haven.” party lights . . . realist . . . personality—180 proof . . . Einstein s got nothing on her . . . hard working senior liked by all. Class Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4, Pres.; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3. Lit. Ed. 4, Lit. Ed.; Athletic Association 2, 3; Door Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Basketball Manager 1, 2, 3; Class Basketball 1, 2, 4; Laurel Girls State 3- ROBERT ALLEN DUFF ’’Bob” Nature’s own nobleman—friendly and frank.” wings on his heels ... an Atlantic sparkplug . . . diligent Duffer . . . the Fearless Five’s chauffeur ... a natural born diplomat. Class Treasurer 4; F.P.A. 3, 4; Drama Club 4; Chorus 3, 4; Class Basketball 3, 4; Soccer 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball J.V. 1, 2; Nutmeg Boys’ State 3- JOEL LESLIE AVERY Joe Well-limed silence hath more eloquence than speed.” perseverance personified . . . another inch and I'll face Huey . . . courtesy and friendliness prevail. Brown Gold 4; Camera Club 4. LINDA MAY BABB Ritta” A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. side-splitting” laughter on the loose . . . always there when she's needed . . . remember that gas pump? . . . happy, helpful, harmonious. F.H.A. 1; Drama Club 3, 4; Owl Staff 3; Brown Gold 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 3, 4. JUSTINE MARY BELIK Tina” As good-natured a soul as ever trod on shoe of leather.” sharp-shooting senior ... the last one out of the locker room . . . steno-superb . . . zany personality. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, V. Pres.; Owl Staff 2, 3, 4; Brown Gold 2, 3, 4; Bibliosophs 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Field Hockey 3, 4; Basketball 1, J.V., 2, 3. 4, Varsity. WENDY BARR Barsie” She opens her mouth with wisdom and in her tongue is the law of hindness. leadership, looks, logic . . the sky's the limit . . . sincerity—a formula for success . . . California's golden nugget. Student Council 1, Treas., 3, V. Pres. 4, State Sec.; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 Bus. Mgr.; Cheerleading 2, 3, 4; Athletic Association 3, Sec. 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 3, 4; F.P.A. 3, V. Pres., 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, Pres.; Pep Club 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 4. 13 14 LAUREN ANN COLLINS Collinski” Deeds, not words, shall speak for me.” Collins gossip column— Under Lauren's Hat'' . . . headed for the Olympics . . . merry mischief-maker . . . floating to Ireland with the WAVES. Brown and Gold 1, 2, 3, Ed. 4; Owl Staff 1; Basketball 3, 4; Field Hockey 4; Soft-ball 4; Class Basketball 1, 2; Pep Club 3, 4. VINA MARIE CORRIVEAU Vina” The best of healers is good cheer. tiny bit of t.n.t. . . . oh, that mispronounced name! . . . vim, vigor, vitality . . . stands up for her opinions. Chorus 2, 3; F.H.A. 2, 3. GEORGETTE LEE DELEVIELEUSE George” Everywhere she feels her heart because its vessels run to all her limbs. Parisian pep pill . . . her frankness and honesty—a welcome trait . . . femme fatale . . . giggles and gags. Owl Staff 3, 4; F.P.A. 3, 4; Athletic Association Treas. 3; Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. MELINDA LOUISE CRIBLEY Melinda” Steep thyself in a howl of summertime. racing enthusiast—Plainville, here I come! . . . Goldilocks . . . quiet or coy? . . . dependably diligent. F.H.A. 1. ANNE-CATHERINE DESROCHERS Cathy” Fair and softly goes far ” devoted to books—works in two libraries! . . . friendly disposition . . . freckles a-plenty . . . calm, cool and—Cathy! Owl Staff 2; Drama Club 1; Bibliosophs 2, 3, 4; Brown and Gold 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4. PAUL DOUGLAS DICKINSON Paul” Poetry comes fine spun front a mind at peace. profound philosopher . . . whetted wit . . . admired for his steady, sincere nature . . . streaks of lightning on the track . . . irresistible blue-eyed blond. Latin Club 3, Treas.; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Capt.; Cross Country 3, 4, Capt.; Drama Club 4. LINDA CHERYL DIDSBURY Didsy” Formed by the converse happily to steer from grate to gay, from lively to severe” works hard for any project . . . always on a buying spree . . . another party at my house—I'll supply the soda . . . Didsy's nightmare—the prom. Class Basketball 1, 2, 4; Basketball 2, Manager; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Owl Staff 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Brown and Gold 1, 2; Foreign Policy Club 3, 4 Secretary; Drama Club 1, 2, 4. CESARE JOHN DELVAGLIO Del” I would rather be the first man here than the second in Rome. (our own) Roman orator . . . printer’s apprentice . . . conceals the hidden workings of his mind . . . Percy Dovetonsils semi-serious (?) personality. Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Brown and Gold 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain; Basketball 1, 2, 3, J.V. 4 Varsity; Nutmeg Boys’ State; Foreign Policy Club 3, Treasurer, 4 Pres.; French Club 4. 15 SHARON LEE FENN Sharon” Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. big brown eyes . . . lasting energy-—without Geritol . . . she even has a road named after her!! . . . cheerful and easy-going. F.H.A. 2, 3; F.N.A. 4; Pep Club 3. 16 DALE JAN DRZWECKI Dale” I hate nobody; I am in charity with the world. he’s got rhythm . . . classic clothes—by Dale . . . ''bongos, bongos, bongos” . . . adds life and humor to any situation by being there. Audio-Visual 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 4; Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Foreign Policy Club 3; Cross Country 3; Basketball 2; Track 1, 2, 4; Pep Club 1, 2. PATRICIA ANN DUSAK Pat” Be not too zealous; moderation is best in all things. red hair—her crowning glory . . . skilled at sports . . . boys—aren't they wonderful ... it may be red—but her temper's not. Basketball, J.V. 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 4; F.N.A. 4; Brown and Gold 2. EDWARD LAMONT DOYLE Monty” Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience. Mr. Reynolds' right hand man . . . champion equestrian . . . debating and reasoning—faculties he puts to use . . . diligent class worker. Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY ELIZABETH FLYNN Flynnie” Wise to resolve and patient to perform.” Ben Casey's next assistant . . . when Irish eyes are smiling . . . Bibliophite . . . conscientious and hard working. Band 1; Pep Club 3, 4; Bibliosophs 2, 3, 4 V. Pres.; F.N.A. 2, Sec., 3, Pres., 4; Pres.; Latin Club 3; Basketball 1, 2, J.V., 3, 4, Varsity. NANCY FOX Nancy” There is also a sure reward for faithful silence. a good listener . . . pleasant and agreeable nature . . . Atwood Road's favorite babysitter . . . four years of kitchen capers. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Brown and Gold 2, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2. JOYCE ALICE GALLAGHER Joyce” The highest of distinctions is service to others. a peacefully patient person . . . oral speeches—ordeals, but now bearable . . . publicly private pool . . . admirable in her constancy. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bibliosophs 3, 4; F.N.A. 3; Brown and Gold 1, 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey 4; Owl Staff 3; Chorus 4; French Club 4; Pep Club 4; Basketball 1, J.V. JOHN STEPHEN FRIDRICH Fred” Sudden glory is the passion which maketh these grimaces called laughter. that renowned hidden sense of humor . . . stop blushing, John!! . . . amazing latent talents . . . remember those times in eighth grade?? Latin Club 3; F.P.A. 3, 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3; Drama Club 3, 4; Audio-Visual Staff 3, 4; Door Staff 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Soccer 4. 17 ANN MARIA GARBATINI Ann” With malice toward none, with charity for all.” never a lonely Saturday night . . . with those eyes she could be a Maybellene model ... a slow, sweet smile . . . has mastered the art of a mild temper. Student Council 2; F.H.A. 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Owl Staff 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, J.V.; Class Basketball 1. FRANK FREDERICK GAWRYCH Frank” The terrible burden of having nothing to do.” always Waterbury bound . . . that cool” look . . . owns the classic ’62 Chevy . . . quietly quizzical expression. Soccer 1, 2; Baseball 1; Track 1, 2; Owl Staff 2; Science Project 1, Third Place. Other Activities: C.Y.O., Y.M.C.A. VIRGINIA MARY GESMONDI Pinch” Virtue is its own reward.” pert, perky, and peppy . . . Hi. creep!” . . . bubbling cheer that's contagious . . . school spirit that never lets THS down. Class Treas. 2, 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Pep Club 3; Chorus 3; Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, Captain; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, Treas. (2, 3), 4; Basketball 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3; Field Hockey 4. PATRICIA ANN GRANO Granny” Manner, not gold, is a woman’s best ornament.” sincerity is one of her shining assets . . . the lively one from Ford” . . . How you are!!” . . . regal tresses ... a most modest miss . . . where do you fit all that food, Gran? Drama Club 1, 2, 3, V. Pres. 4; Brown and Gold 1, 2; Cheerleading 3, 4, Co Capt.; F.P.A. 3; Pep Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 3, 4. 18 PETER DOWLING GUSTAFSON Gussie” Always leave them laughing when you say goodbye.” our own Master of Ceremonies . . . suave and relaxed in all kinds of company . . . comedians are born, not made . . . known for his famous cars”??? Audio-Visual Staff 1, 2, 3, 4. WALTER JOHN KLOSS Walt” I can be pushed just so far.” Waddy” . . . shy, but—watch out!! . . . most silent Trig student . . . Thomaston’s insurance capital . . . boys—remember those nights at Klossie s house?? Class Basketball 2; Owl Staff 1, 2. No one regards whai is before his feet; we all gaze at the stars.' painted our numerals for posterity . . . steady and dependable . . . never a word spoken in anger . . . excels in the two B’s—baseball and basketball. Class Basketball 1; Basketball 2, 3, J.V. 4, Co-Capt., Varsity; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. RICHARD JOHN KELLY Dick” Let tomorrow take care of tomorrow, leave things of the future to fate.” Ireland’s favorite defender . . . appears solemn and serious but looks are misleading . . . authoritative and impressive voice . . . taunting teaser. Class V. Pres. 3; Student Council 1; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3; Drama Club 3; Art Club 1, 2; Pep Club 2. JAMES HENRY HANNON Jim” 19 BEVERLY ANN KRENISKY Bev” Fair be all thy hopes and prosperous be thy life in peace and war. kookie Krensky . . . wields the gavel for the student body . . . bubbling, bouncing belle . . . fads, fashions, and phys ed . . . loves to bomb around. Class Basketball 2; Student Council 2, Sec., 3, 4, Pres.; Basketball 1, J.V. 4; Owl Staff 3, 4; Pep Club 4; F.T.A. 4; Cheerleading 2, 3, Co-Capt.; French Club 4. LINDA WINIFRED MATHEWS Maith” You don t learn to hold your own in the world by standing on guard but by attacking. always in a dither . . . outspoken optimist . . . did you learn to fix a flat yet? . . . Woods' witty waitress . . . artful dresser. Art Club 2; F.H A 1, V. Pres.; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Brown and Gold 2; Owl Staff 2, 3; F.P.A. 4; Class Basketball 3; Basketball 4; Cheerleading 2, 3. 3: r PAUL VINCENT LYONS Vinnie” God loveth a cheerful giver. everybody's buddy . . . which car are you taking tonight, Paul? . . . Lyons' ace mechanic?? . . . tis better to have loved and lost THS's European ambassador. Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Audio-Visual Staff 3; F.P.A. 4; Student Council 1; Drama Club 1; Soccer 1, 2. ANGELA MARIE LAURETANO Angie” The fairest garden in her looks, and in her mind the wisest books. respected for her nonconformity . . . Miss Gangloff's private secretary . . . strong and powerful convictions . . . good music gives her great pleasure. Class Basketball 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Music Club 4; Nutmeg Girls' State. RONALD BRUCE MURDOCK Ronnie That is as well said as if I bad said it myself. lab. coats look natural on him . . . inborn genius ... an unpredictable nature . . . Observations on a Ball Point Pen.” Science Club 2, 3, Treas.; Chess Club 2; Door Staff 3; Chorus 3; Drama Club 2; Foreign Policy 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Science Fair 2nd Prize; Track 1, 2; Class Basketball 1. DAVID J. MORGAN Dave” I never think of the future. It comes soon enough. practical procrastinator ... a hearty laugh to match his happy ways . . . Sleeper’s steady customer. Latin Club 2; F.P.A. 3; Drama Club 3; Track 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 3, 4. CAROLYN EMILY NELSON Carolyn” A mind conscious of virtue may bring to thee suitable rewards. good natured . . . but don't rile her . . . bound for the business world . . . Carolyn—nice to know . . . combustible sense of humor. Pep Club 3; Future Nurses 4. JOHANNE KATHERINE MISCHOU Misch” Sweet food of sweetly uttered knowledge. don t get riled, Misch! . . . how many more flowers do we have to make!! . . . Bubbles” ... a walking Webster . . . versatility personified. Drama Club 2, 3; F.T.A. 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Music Club 4; Owl Staff 4; F.H.A. 1; Art Awards 2, 3. DONALD EUGENE NEWTON Noodles” The first in banquets, but the last in fight. oh, that rambling Rambler . . . great stone face??—not really!!! . . . Newton's Law of associativity . . . burn that midnight oil! ... Limbo champ. F.P.A. 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Owl Staff 2, 3, 4; French Club 4; Audio-Visual Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 4. VAL WALTER PARZYCH Lummick” If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, nothing shall be impossible unto you. bowling blunders—once in a while . . . fun’s best companion . . . Val-uable . . . likes life in the lab. Class Basketball 2, 3, 4; Owl Staff 3; Door Staff 3, 4; Audio-Visual Staff 3, 4; Baseball 1. DIANE GENE PRONOVOST Prony” I benefit myself in aiding mankind!’ hard-working plugger . . . Owl-wise ... a very dependable leader . . . Joseph's special—not today but every day. National Honor Society 3, 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, Asst. Ed., 4, Ed.; Brown and Gold 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Bibliosophs 3, 4 Pres.; F.P.A. 3; F.N.A. 4, V. Pres.; Basketball 1, 2, J.V. 3, 4, Varsity; French Club 4. 22 EDMOND PETER PF.RBECK Pete” So ends the bloody business of the day.” Latimers’ lemon —a future pharmacist . . . class president's chauffeur . . . steady yet unpredictable . . . easy to know but hard to understand. F.T.A. 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; F.P.A. 3, 4; Track 2; Pep Club 1, 3; Soccer 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, J.V.; Class Basketball 3, 4. CAROL ANN RAYDER Raids” The world belongs to an enthusiast whatever happened to her ’55 deluxe lemon? . . . basketball, boys—and books? . . . speaks up for her ideas . . . idealistic attitude. Student Council 3, 4; Owl Staff 2, 3, 4; Brown and Gold 3; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Drama 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 3, 4; Basketball, J.V. 1, 2. Varsity 3, 4. WILBUR JUDSON REED Jud” An honest man's the noblest work of God.” shy and serious—sometimes . . . Bryll-Cream special . . . Eddie Hamel’s future successor at Plainville . . . Smith Road's Daniel Boone. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. BERNICE MARIA RETKOWSKI Bernice” We walk by faith, not by sight.” that memorable loud and lasting laugh . . . keep calm—ulcers come easy! . . . no, it’s candy, Mrs. Platt . . . our Cuban correspondent. Brown and Gold 1, 2; French Club 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4. LINDA ANN SAMSON Mr _ M Sam How glorious it is—and how painful—to be an exception.” intellectually inclined . . . Ski-J—our most versatile sportswoman . . . Wait a minute!” ... the classic tailored look . . . greatest as a debate-ist. Student Council 3, Sec., 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, Asst. Editor, 4, Co-Editor; Latin Club 3, V. Pres.; F.P.A. 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 2, Sec.; Band 1, 2; Athletic Association 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Basketball J.V. 1, Varsity 2, 3, 4. JEANNE BYRD SANGSTER Jeanne ”,How sweet and gracious is that fine sense which men call courtesy. our Mississippi miss with real southern manners . . . sweet voice in song . . . naturally feminine . . . watch out for that Irish temper.” Class Treasurer 1; Bibliosophs 3, 4, Sec.; F.T.A. 3, 4, Sec.-Treas.; Basketball 1, 2, J.V.; Owl Staff 3; Foreign Policy Club 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; French Club 4. 4 MARCIA LAURENE SMAIL Marsh KURT EDWARD SCHLAUDER Kurtie” I'm the master of my fate; I'm the captain of my soul. fits of laughter—everafter . . . Hartleys' hardest working loafer . . . M.V.P. —defensive specialist . . . incredulous believer . . . Paul Bunyan's protege. Class Basketball 1; Owl Staff 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; F.P.A. 3, 4; Brown and Gold 4; Soccer 1, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball J.V. 2, Varsity 3, 4. SHIRLEY IRENE SIMPSON Shirley” I shall not see the shadows, I shall not feel the rain.” seen, but not heard . . . almost made the Springfield Fair! . . . constant home room gabber . . . carefree as a summer breeze. Class Basketball 1, 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 4; F.N.A. 3, 4. Blessed are the peacemakers on earth. tiny, but neither timid nor tempestuous . . . blushes easily . . . that size 5 look—petite! . . quiet only in school. F.H.A. 1, 2, 4; F.N.A. 3, 4. 24 RICHARD HOWARD SMITH Schmitty” He who is of a calm and happy nature will hardly feel the pressure of the age. our own office boy . . . pastime—practical joking . . . good-hearted, always . . . P.A.D. authority . . . Smith Steiner—one and inseparable. Soccer Manager 1, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 1; Pep Club 1; Audio-Visual Club 1, 2, 3, 4. CAROL ANN SMITH Smythe” Whose weighty sense flows and fit words and heavenly eloquence.’’ the epitome of wit—Smitty's own trademark . . . her cackle . . . hardworking and fun-loving: a rare combination . . . liked and respected by all. Owl Staff 3, 4; Brown and Gold 3; National Honor Society 3, 4, Sec.; French Club 4; F.P.A. 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4 V. Pres.; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 3, 4; Basketball J.V. 1, 2; Bibliosophs 3, 4. Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous mind. individuality offsets his personality . . . Mike’s catastrophy—one lost contact lens . . . alias: Mike Slevens . . . Center's capable clerk. Track Mgr. 1, 2; Chorus 2, 3; Pep Club 1; Latin Club 1, 2; Cross Country Mgr. 3; Drama Club 1; F.P.A. 3; Science Club 3, V. Pres.; Class Basketball 1. ERNEST MICHAEL STEVENS Mike” GEORGE EDWARD STEINER George” Leisure with dignity. the New Yorker—the quiet man—with an astounding sense of humor . . . cool and casual ... his own candid camera. Audio-Visual Club 1, 2, 3, 4. 25 KATHERINE DELMARSH THOMAS Katie” Life is very short, and very uncertain; let us spend it as well as we can ” thumps a mean bass . . . Katie's El Dorado—Martha's Vineyard . . . sophisticated Kat ... a Model A driver . . . such a serene countenance. F.P.A. 3, 4 Asst. Sec.; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, Treas.; Brown Gold 2; Pep Club 3; Drama 1 Asst. Treas.,2 Treas., 3 Pres., 4. EDWARD ROGER THULIN Rogie” He is great who is what be is from nature and never reminds us of others Rocking Roger . . . The Music Man . . terror in the lab . . . original in thought . . . always good natured. Class Pres. 2: Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Leader; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 3; Science Club 3; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; All Conn. Orchestra 4; F.P.A. 3; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3 Pres. 4; Audio-Visual 1, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA ANN TESSIER ’Tess” My heart leaps up when I behold a rainbow in the sky. drives a one horsepower . . . practicality and common sense combined . . . an articulate artiste . . . voices her opinions—with conviction. Class Basketball 2. DONALD JOSEPH SWIFT ••Don’ To be great is to be mi sunder stood Don Juan of THS . . . Mr. Frankel's Ronald Smift ... a lovely liar . . . j shufflin' along with Sweep . . . Don Swift—he's our man, if he can’t do it— nobody can. F.P.A. 3, 4; Brown Gold 2, 3; French Club 4; Class Basketball 3; Soccer 1, 2, 4 Co-Capt.; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Capt.; Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 4. LEO JOSEPH VOGHEL Leo” Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing. what, me conform? . . . artistically adroit . . . harness all that excess energy! ... his satiric essays—comparable to Saki. F.P.A. 3, 4; Pep Club 3; French Club 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Brown Gold 1, 2, 3; Chorus 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4 Pres.; Basketball Mgr. 1, 2. 1 PETER ALLEN VILTRAKIS Pete” LINDA MAE WASHENKO Shenks” The world is a wheel and it will come round right.” immeasurably immaculate . . . Elvis' number (Express 7-4427) ... A way down south in Dixie—her theme song ... let the good times roll. Owl Staff 2; Brown Gold 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 4; Drama Club 4; Pep Club 3, 4; F.N.A. 3; F.H.A. 1, 2 Treas. 3, 4 Program Chairman; Class Basketball 4. RAYMOND JOHN WATROUS Ray” He from whose lips persuasion flows. hyper-friendly . . . THS's dynamic twister . . . the hunter . . scientifically minded . .'. Cicero's contemporary in oratory eloquence. Science Club 3, Pres.; Drama Club 4; Audio-Visual Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4 Co-Capt. '©J' I • Diligence is the mother of good fortune. quiet until you know him! . . . senior jack-of-all-trades . . . imported from? . . . a welcome addition to the class . . . given any job—it’s done willingly and faithfully. Audio-Visual Club 1, 4. 27 PAUL HAROLD WINSLOW Windy” Time is but the stream 1 go a-fishing in.” that unique swinging walk . . . Thomaston Paint Store’s practical personnel . . . hang second, Paul” . . . amateur aero-dynamicist. F.P.A. 3; Camera Club 1, 2; Science Club 3, Sec.; Chorus 4; Owl Staff 2; Pep Club 3; Baseball 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross-Country Track 3. JOYCE ELAINE YOUNG Joyce” Everything is sweetened by risk. gentlemen prefer blondes . . . don't ever dare her! . . . everlastingly easygoing classmate . . . faint-ly remembers eighth grade. Owl Staff 1, 2; Brown Gold 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 4; F.N.A. 2, 3; Pep Club 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. 28 JUNIOR SPORTS NIGHT ’ LA SOIREE DE PARIS” Senior Memories JUNIOR SPORTS NIGHT SOPHOMORE DANCE ENCHANTED” SSES ROW 1, Left to Right: Snyder. Ruggles, Levesque. Heacox. Gallagher. Whiteway. Carrington. Cova. ROW 2. Left to Right: Sanzeri. Russ. Dyson. Gould, Manulla. Harris. Andrade. Farrell, Klimanoski, Totten. ROW 3, Left to Right: Tanner. Raider. Perbeck, Collins. Bolton. Costick, Bennett, Luboyeski, Simpson. ROW 4. Left to Right: Mr. Lojko. Adv.; St. John. Labatt. Baldwin. Marshall. Gilbert, Pratt. White. Schlim. Boguslawski. Fox, Mr. McClay, Adv. ROW 5, Left to Right: McNamee, Lawson, Oldham. Nicholls. Ducharme. Lyons. Gleason. ROW l. Left to Right: Embrey. Monahan. Morrison, Richards. Benedict. Harris. Thompson. Dente. Boguslawski. ROW 2: Bailey. Cables. Petke. Morton. Olmstead. Guamieri. Jocabs. Reilly. ROW 3: Osterman. Stirk, MacDonald. Desroches. Darm, Currier, Besky. Geddes. Blackmer. ROW 4: Mrs. Litke. Adv.. Dusak. L’pton. Grabherr. Damiano. Cattey. Johnson. Landers. O'Brian. Monroe. Waters. Ober. Glennon, Goldsmith. ROW 5: Gavenas. Bereza, Lyga, Tindell, Roman. Chandon. Osowiecki, Masopust. ROW 1, Left to Right: Worden. Russ. Seidler, Miecznikowski, D.; Grano. Klaneski, Dews, Stirk, Taylor. ROW 2, Left to Right: Rein, Cop. Noack, P.; Bassey, Knox. Young, Carey, Sullivan. M.; Nicholls. Mrs. O'Connor, Adv. ROW 7 , Left to Right: Lawyer, Bishop. Norton, Mathews, DeLong, Garlick, Alexander, Cribley, Johnston. ROW 4, Left to Right: Bull, Conklin, Kane, Landers, Batick, Noack, R.; Innes, St. Denis, Synott, Fahringer. ROW 5, Left to Right: Dayton, Whalen, Snyder, Rosko, Thulin, Smith. Sullivan, T.; Eckert. 1965 ROW 1, Left to Right: Capobianco, Knox, Corrow, Krayeski. Esdale, Johnston. Dandrow. Kaniewski, Gangloff. ROW 2, Left to Right: Kuharski, Sangster, Grohs. Holman. Gill, Boguslawski. Luck, Volovski. Langevin. ROW $. Left to Right: Berch, G.; Puzacke, Boccardi, Miecxnikowski, J.; Brown, Gorgoglione, Waldron, Duff, DePaulo. ROW 4, Left to Right: Didsbury, Corriveau. Johnson, La-montagne, Andrade, Dayton, Batten, Conlon, Rayder, Mr. Murdock, Adv. ROW 5, Left to Right: Havens, Fairchild, Guillet, Berch, E.; Mattoon, Pfaefflin, Ober. Martone, Seabourne. ROW 1. Lett to Right: Mathews. Dandrow, Sinklcr. Fenwick. Paezkowski. Knox. Gobin. Frechette, MeVey. LaBranche. ROW 2. Left to Right: Torrence. Waldron. T.; Chapman. Lawson, Dewell, Benedict. Havens. Whiteley. Holbrook. Dew. Desrochers. Ellis. ROW 3, Left to Right: Johnson. Perbeck. Borowski. Chizinski. Kordis. Carey. Challies. Smith. Wagner. Duffy. ROW 4. Left to Right: Miss Pichette. Adv.; Westby. Arlofski. Price. Currier. Tindell. Corriveau. Waldron. J.; Atherton. DeLong. Dupree. Deane. Mr. Holbrook. Adv. ROW 3. Left to Right: Beecher. Newell, Ciak. Lombard. Thompson. Cable. Fridrich. Lauretano. Belanger. ROW l. Left to Right: Rosengren. Lytle. St John. Gancos. Lovallo. Levesque. Delvaglio. Catherine; Delvagko. Christine; Foster. Prooo%ost- ROW 2. Left to Right: Barks. Johnson. Grohoski. Mueller, Kloss. Rvan. DeLong. Foster. Kujbeda. Weeks. Pierpont. ROW 3. Left to Right: Voghel. Stevens. Ashak. Cahill. Bunnell. Kingsbury. Chandon. Domaratius. Eckert. Baker. ROW 4, Left to Right: Mrs. Nadeau. Adv.; Morton. Howe. Dyson. Monroe. Coss. Callahan. G.; Volovski. Famiglietti. Hammemik. Conklin. Dickinson. Gawiych. Smith. Miss Wasick. Adv. ROW 3. Left to Right. Young. Hawley. Watson. L’ptoo. Caregnato. Fulton. Zolla. Almeida. Waldron. ROW 1. Left to Right: Bullock, Brink, Guillette, Labatt, Barks, Johnston, Wood, Sokalski, Gandy, Odden. ROW 2. Left to Right: Humphyrville, Didsbury, Norton, Hotchkiss. Martone. Doyle, Nicholls, Gould. Anctil, Reddick. Guarnieri, Kaytis, Belonick. ROW 3, Left to Right: McCleary, Kobryn, Lawson. Cuchran, Tanski. Brazee. Peck. Kentana, Moris, Maskalyk. ROW 4, Left to Right: Monroe, Jefferies, Scoville, Polaski, Grelo, Morrison, Samson. Perbeck, Bassett. Innes, Masopust. ROW 5. Left to Right: Wright. Hermon, Brown, White, Jacobs, Couchaine. Johnston, Warner, Osowiecki, Mr. Nemiccolo, Adv. 1967 ROW 1, Left to Right: Scully, Corriveau, Flynn, Hopkins, Hirleman, Worden. Little, Kobryn, Parker, French. ROW 2, Left to Right: Borowski, Batick, Mischou, Whitely, McGoldrick, Trosky, Brown, Dews, Samella, Cyr. ROW 3, Left to Right: Bailey, Costick, Callahan. Desrochers, Harris, Krulicki. Hannon, Long, Duffany, Gobin. ROW 4, Left to Right: Seabourne, Roberts, Redente, St. Dennis, Collins, Gerlack, Wright. Mathewson, Russ, Lamontagne. ROW 5, Left to Right: Ryan, Adv., Samela, Miller, Atwood, Root. Samson, Thomson, Havens, Brown, Pont. ROW 1, Left to Right: Dente, Foster, Johnson, Knox, Courchaine, Carrow, Cyr, N, Dilger, Chandon, Dusak. ROW 2, Left to Right: Weeks, Esdale, Gandy, Black. McAdam, Tanner. Pierpont. Volovski, Doolittle, Pfaefflin, Lytle, Carolyn, Grelo, Radulewicz, Lytle, Cynthia, Hudak, Serduck, Smith. ROW 3. Left to Right: Chamberlain. Bishop, Holman, Robinson, Paczkowski, D, Paczkowski. B, Vigeant, Webber, McNamee, O'Brien. ROW 4, Left to Right: Rosengren, Turner, McVey, Mueller, Michaud, Atherton, Duffy. Young, Whalen. Mitchell, Boguslawski. McRae, White, Zeigler, Petruzzi. ROW 5, Left to Right: Webber, W, Martin, Curtis, Brown, Murdock, Upton, Vilkatis, Saunders, Cummings. McCleary, Kryzanowski. Axelby. 1968 ROW 1. Left to Right: Lauretano, Lavignc. Lyga, Fairchild, Sgrillo, Hubbard. Trosky, Baker, Costick, Cook. ROW 2, Left to Right: Boccardi, Cova, Parsons. Deary, Andrade, Byrnes, Thomson, LaPlante, Handrinos, Cova, Hubbard. Van Deusen, Flynn, Nigren, Ramsey, Jefferies, Mischou. ROW 3, Left to Right: Atherton, Mariano. Whitely, Waldron. Landers, Bergman. Sullivan, Drzwecki, Morris, Wagner. ROW 4, Left to Right: Mr. Beecher, Adv., Bordner, Lauretano, St. Denis, Christo-phy, McManus, Dennison. Cyr, M. Deane, Cyr, A, Norton, Pelky, Mr. Pike, Adv. ROW 5, Left to Right: Rein, White. Howe. Kuharski, Gomes, Day. Newton, Mosakowski, Guertin, Cook, Koenigs-bauer, Hathaway, Thulin. ORGANIZATIONS All the world’s a stage And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and then-entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, . . . SHAKESPEARE Student Council Did you ever buy a soda at a basketball game, or attend one of the sock hops following a game? These activities were sponsored by your Student Council. Another activity is the Book Store. Its purpose is to give students an opportunity to buy relatively inexpensive books, enabling them to build libraries of their own. The Student Council is set up to benefit the wishes of the majority of the students in THS. It is an essential organization of ever)’ high school, where each grade is given representation and an opportunity to voice an opinion on matters pertinent to the council. There can be no progress or accomplishment without unity on behalf of the student body. The officers of this year's Student Council are Beverly Krenisky, President; Cindy Ruggles, Vice President; Daniel Seabourne, Secretary; David Thulin, Treasurer. The advisors of the Council are Miss Pichette and Mr. Wilber. STUDENT COUNCIL—FIRST ROW. Left to Right: Rayder. Barr. Seabourne. Krenisky. Ruggles. Thulin, Samson. SECOND ROW: Mr. Wilbur. Adv.. Almeida. Harris. Lyons. White way. Esdale. Stevens. Miss Pichette. Ad' THIRD ROW N'icholls. Dewel!. Martone. Martin. Boccardi Mr. Wilber advises a committee. THS Student Council in Action 39 LATIN CLUB—ROW 1. Left to Right: Holman. Johnson. Thulin, Vezzani, Richards. Didsbury, Oldham. ROW 2. Left to Right: Conklin. Lyons, Guarnieri. Desrochers, Olmstead, Petke, Mr. I.ojko, Adv. ROW Left to Right: Luboyeski. Bennett. ManuIIa. O'Brien. Wilcox, Harris, Landers. ROW 4, Left to Right: Snyder. Gavenas, Benedict, Grano. Wojtysiak. Worden, Nicholls, DelVaglio, Thulin, D. Latin Club The Latin Club is composed of students who wish to search more deeply into the realm of this classic language. The high point of the year was the Latin Banquet” held in February. The funds for this occasion came from dues augmented by an October dance and a November food sale. Delphine Vezzani presides over the club with Roger Thulin as Vice President and June Richards serving as Secretary-Treasurer. Linda Didsbury and Faith Johnson shared the chairmanship of the Banquet. The club is advised by our Latin instructor, Mr. Lojko. 40 1962 OFFICERS President—DELPHINE VEZZANI Vice Pres.—ROGER THULIN Sec.-Treas.—JUNE RICHARDS French Club The French Club was first established this year and its purpose is to promote French culture. This being its first year there were many problems to be overcome but the wide support and enthusiasm by the French students assured its success. Many noteworthy activities were planned; speakers, movies, and a trip to a French restaurant. The club’s immediate objective is instilling an interest of French culture and costumes among the underclassmen. As a means of accomplishing this an assembly was planned to put forth samples of French drama, music and dance. Directing the club's activities was Miss Pichette, a new and admired addition to the faculty of Thomaston High School. The officers of the club are Berverly Krenisky, President, Linda Harris, Vice President, Diane Boguslawski, Treasurer, and Janice Baldwin, Secretary. ROW 1, Left to Right: Weeks, Holman, Dewell, Pfaefflin, Johnston D.. Voghel. ROW 2, Left to Right: Rosengren, Morrison, Grano, Benedict, Monahan, Krenisky. Landers, Harris, Stevens, Snyder, Miss Pichette, adv. ROW i. Left to Right: Lytle, Eckert, Seidler, Boguslawski, Prono-vost D., Gancos, Delevieleuse. Carrington, Johnston L., Baldwin, Smith. Sangster, Esdale. Westby, Gobin, Dente, Thompson, Pronovost J. ROW 4, Left to Right: DelVaglio, Kane, Duffany, Sea-bourne, Bennet, Raider, Swift, Lawson, Gill, Alexander, Newton, MacDonald, Gould. OWL STAFF-ROW 1. Left to Right: Monahan. O'Brien. Samson. Pronovost. Harris. Landers. ROW 2: Smith, Benedict. Grano, Didsburv. Morrison, Manulla. ROW 3: Chandon, Voghel, Boguslawski, Thompson. Belik, Voghel, B.; Coss, Pronovost, J.; DelVaglio. Oir? Staff A yearbook is a composite picture of a high school. It represents the students of the school and their activities and athletics. The Thomaston High School Owl is the result of months of planning, preparation, and work. The members of the Owl Staff are dedicated to the purpose of formulating this annual of Thomaston High School to the best of their abilities. At times however, there are moments of crisis as a deadline creeps up taking the editors unawares and thus forcing the entire staff to scramble madly to gather the copy needed. Yet despite these few tense moments the rewards were great as we watched the 1963 Owl grow into its final form throughout the year. The staff of this year's Owl sincerely hopes that their efforts have produced a satisfactory yearbook. The staff is headed by co-editors Diane Pronovost and Linda Samson, Business Manager Wendy Barr, and Literary Editor Delphine Vezzani. 42 Editor’s last-minute proofreading. Asst. Editors decision. Business Manager Asst, check financial situation. Literary Editor checks final write-up. Old Staff-1963 Broun and Gold As a result of a school-wide poll taken by the Brown and Gold” staff, this year’s Brown and Gold” became somewhat similar to a magazine publication. Subscription orders were a new innovation replacing the purchasing of individual copies. The Brown and Gold” consists of literary works written by the students, and at the same time has the latest news events. There are many features in the Brown and Gold, one of which is the Dear Ambrose” column similiar to the Dear Abby” column in syndicated newspapers. The staffs are headed by Lauren Collins, Editor-in-Chief; Cathy Desrochers, fiction department; Linda Pratt, feature and non-fiction editor; Paul Raider, sports editor; Victor Havens and Dean Johnston, business managers; Angela Lau-retano, production manager, and Justine Belik, circulation department. The faculty advisors are Mrs. Jacqueline O'Conner and Mr. Francis Foley. Since the Brown and Gold” keeps the students in touch with recent events at Thomaston High School, it is a popular student publication. BROWN AND GOLD—ROW 1, Left to Right: Raider, Washenko, St. John, Belik. Collins, Pratt. Boguslawski, Swift. ROW 2: Babb, St. John. Vezzani, Tanner, Seidler, Garbatini, Fox. ROW 3: Mr. Foley. Advisor; De Paulo, Voghel, Marshall, Knox, Rayder. Simpson, McNamee, Conlin, Coss, Knox, Johnston, Havens, Mrs. O'Connor, Advisor. HONOR SOCIETY-BACK ROW, Left to Right: Mischou Gcsmondi Sangster Pronovost Mr. Sluzenski, Advisor Samson I-RONT ROW, Left to Right: Mrs. Platt, Advisor Vezzani Smith Barr Murdock Lauren tano National Honor Society The National Honor Society is composed of those students who have reached the highest pinnacle of academic accomplishment. The necessary criteria for election to the Honor Society are scholarship, character, leadership and service. Each student is chosen for these sterling qualities and it is a distinction to possess the National Honor Society pin. This year members attended a lecture at Washington High School, feted themselves with an annual picnic at Mrs. Platt’s cottage, and were honored by the Rotary Club with a luncheon at the White Fence Inn. The members are exemplary students who provide leadership for the entire school. Thomaston High School is proud to acknowledge the presence of this club whose members contribute so much to the school. 45 Music De ROW 1, Left to Right: Smith. Dente, Whiteway, McGoldrich, Howe, Knox, Eckert, Seaboume, Reddick, Pierpont. Costick. ROW 2, Left to Right: Alexander. Pierpont, Norton, Seaboucne, D.; Havens, Johnson, Landers, Gould. Masopust, Reed. ROW 3, Left to Right: Martin, Gill, Johnston, Wright, Gavenas, Conklin, Mr. Collins, director, Thulin, Masopust, Eggleston, Thulin, Landers, Holbrook. Mueller. In front: Andrade. Band The Thomaston High School Band began the year under the direction of a new leader, Mr. Robert Collins. Though smaller in size this year than in previous years it is an active student organization which awards participants l 2 credit towards graduation. In conjunction with the chorus the Band presented its annual Christmas concert which was very well attended. The Band also marched in various town parades adding spirit to the occasions with its stirring beats. 46 partment ROW 1, Left to Right: Landers K.. McVey, Wanklin. White, Smith, Tindell, Johnson M., Knox P., Hamernik, Sullivan, Mr. Collins, adv. ROW 2, Left to Right: Voghel S., DelVaglio Catherine, Fenwick, Washeko, Corriveau, Knox L.. Grano, Johnson, F., Cattey, Belik, Coss, Baker, Morrison. ROW 3, Left to Right: Thulin R., DelVaglio Christine, Sangster, Gangloff, Esdale. Knox D„ Gobin, O'Brien, Thomas. Frechette, Dickinson. Voloski. ROW 4, Left to Right: Perbeck, Murdock, Gill, Landers M., Duff, Reed, Conklin, Bull, Voghel L., Almeida, Thulin D. Chorus The Chorus produces those melodious tones that can be heard during G block on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the school year. The difficult assignment of directing the Chorus belongs to Mr. Robert Collins who is in his first year of teaching at Thomaston High School. The Chorus is an extremely active organization and in April presented the musical Oklahoma” in collaboration with the Drama Club. The Chorus also presented some new and different music at a Thanksgiving assembly and at a Christmas concert. Music for the Spring Concert and Festival was perfected and the appearances were well attended. FHA—ROW 1, Left to Right: Hamernik, Smith K., Levesque K., Morton, Smith, Perbeck, Baserw-ski. ROW 2, Left to Right: Sinkler, St. John, Rein, Dusak, Waters, Chandon, Westby. ROW 3, Left to Right: Klaneski, Pratt, Belik, Damiano, Gleeson, Labatt, Fox M., Ober. ROW 4, Left to Right: Stevens, Levesque E., Tindell, Gallagher J., Marshall, Boguslawski, Schlim, Smail, Conklin, Washenko, Fox N., Mrs. Bradley, Adv. ROW 5, Left to Right: Gallagher A., Stirk, Knox, Goldsmith, Thompson, Glennon, Roscngren, Upton, Garbatini, Johnson. Future Homemakers of America The goal of the Future Homemakers of America is to prepare senior high school girls for the future. During the past year the girls have heard speakers on various subjects and have worked on several projects, which included that of making candles for the convalescent homes at Christmas. The Thomaston Chapter had within it a state officer who was Linda Ober. Her position was that of state treasurer as well as treasurer of her own organization. Mrs. Martha Bradley is the advisor of this club. One of the highlights of the year was that of the State Convention to which the club sent two delegates. Through this organization and affiliation with the State Chapter, the girls of THS will be prepared for the future. OFFICERS Pres.—DIANE DAMIANO V. Pres.—TINA BELIK Sec.—BARBARA GLEESON Treas.—LINDA OBER Asst. Treas.—MARY FOX 48 Future Teachers of America The Future Teachers Club aims to encourage students to enter the field of teaching and to help prepare them to be our future teachers. The group, once again with Miss Gangloff as its advisor, was particularly active in recruiting new members this year. A regional F.T.A. meeting was held in March, featuring a lecture on a Teacher's College Versus a Liberal Arts Education.” The members of this club benefit from trips taken to area schools and talks by members of the administration and faculty in various aspects of the teaching field. Officers serving for the 1962-1963 school year were; Leo Voghel, president; Donald Newton, vice president; and Jeanne Sangster, secretary-treasurer. 49 FTA—ROW 1, Left to Right: Perbeck, Sangster, Voghel, Smith, Newton, Harris, Boguslawski. ROW 2: Ober, Dente, Baldwin, Krenisky, Carrington, Simpson, Labatt, Ruggles, Miss Gangloff, Advisor. ROW 3: Masopust, Monahan, Landers, Thompson, MacDonald. Future Nurses of America The Future Nurses of America, now in its third year of existence at Thomaston High has become a very active function. The organization hopes to give girls interested in nursing a good idea of what this career is like. To further this cause, people engaged in the medical profession have spoken to the group at their regular meetings. Under the supervision of Miss Lucille Martin, school nurse and advisor to the club, the members of the FNA work in the nurse’s office during study halls and also aid in health projects. Their big project this year has been the making of bed jackets to be sent to needy people through the missions. An annual trip was also taken in the spring to visit different hospitals. The officers for the 1962-1963 school year were Mary Flynn, president; Diane Pronovost, vice president; Patty Carington, secretary; and Diane Boguslawski, treasurer. ROW 1, Left to Right: Challis, Kordis, McNamee, Flynn, Pronovost, D„ Carrington, Dusak, Carey, S. ROW 2, Left to Right: Tanner, Waters, Grabherr, Nelson, Fenn, Simpson, L., Lovallo. ROW 3, Left to Right: Levesque, Hamernik, Simpson, S., Cahill, Howe, Carey. L., Smail, Ashak, White, Paczkowski. Pronovost, j., Kingsbury, Miss Martin, adv. ROW 1, Left to Right: Flynn, Pronovost, Sangster, Labatt. ROW 2, Left to Right: Cattey, Smith, Pratt, Gallagher, Desrochers, Belik. Bibliosophs The Bibliosophs had an added responsibility this year as their advisor, Miss Goodwin, the school librarian, worked only on a part-time basis. The girls did such tasks as cataloguing and filing books. The year was highlighted by a veteran member supper, initiation of new members, and the annual vacation to New York. The money for this trip was raised by the organization through the sale of candy at the basketball games. The group proved they are truly Bibliosophs as they gave assistance to more students than in any other year. This was made possible by making the library more accessible to the student body. Bibliosoph tradition DRAMA CLUB—ROW 1, Left to Right: White, O'Brien, Benedict. Thomas, Krenisky, Johnson, Harris, Wilcox. ROW 2: Grano. Knox, Gesmondi, Monahan, Landers, Cattey, Esdale. ROW 3: Mr. Holbrook, Advisor; Morrison, Blackmer, Landers, DelVaglio, Duff, Holman, Voghel, Havens, Murdock, Masopust, Washenko, Mrs. Nadeau, Advisor. Drama Club Each year all those interested in acting and stage work are invited to join the Thomaston High School Drama Club. Since the field of drama opens the door of opportunity to everyone the turnout was encouraging as well as profitable. Acting and business tr.ips balance the scale of activities for the Drama Club members. Early in the year this slate of officers was elected: President, Katherine Thomas, Vice President, Patricia Grano, Treasurer, Anne Benedict, Asst. Treasurer, Faith Johnson, and Secretary, Beverly Krenisky. The members of the Drama Club, in conjunction with the Chorus, chose the musical Oklahoma’’ for their spring production. Their diligence shown in rehearsals and enthusiasm while awaiting the presentation gives a hint of overall success. Since the production of a play or musical is expensive the club is on the lookout for originality in fund-raising projects. With the help of its advisor, Mrs. Nadeau, the Drama Club is bound to remain one of the most popular and active organizations in Thomaston High School. 52 The Camera Club was instituted to promote among the students an interest in and about photography. The members of the Club are encouraged to enter contests with students of other schools for picture taking ability. Prizes are awarded to the winners of such contests. The boys learn how to take and develop pictures properly and accurately. The results of the efforts of the members of this club may be viewed in the paper or other student publications as the pictures taken by these boys are often used in these places. Officers are President, Edward Doyle, Vice President, Edward Besky, Treasurer-Secretary, Bob Wojtysiak. CAMERA CLUB—SEATED, Left to Right: Garlick, Gross, Doyle, Waldron, Lawson. STANDING, Left to Right: Kobryn, Whalen, Besky, Langevin, Eggleston, Avery, Drezweicki, Viltrakis. Chess Club CHESS CLUB—Left to Right playing: Martone, Kelly. STANDING, Left to Right. ROW 1: Brooks, Samson, Holman, Wright, D Angelo, Gorgoglione. ROW 2: Mr. Holbrook, Advisor; Upton, Murdock. The Chess Club is an organization composed of students who enjoy playing chess and wish to learn more about the game and the strategy involved in it. The members were involved in a tournament among themselves this year and from all reports it was a very successful event. Music Club The Music Club is a newly instituted organization at Thomaston High School. Though composed mainly of Junior High students some Senior High students are active in the Club's activities. Its purpose is to promote classical music by helping students learn how to listen and understand it more completely. Mr. Pike is advisor to the club and its members are grateful and appreciative of his efforts to help them become more culturally inclined. MUSIC CLUB—ROW 1, Left to Right: Petruzzi, LaPlante, Waldron. ROW 2, Left to Right: Doolittle, Waters, Lauretano, Cattey, Knox, K. ROW 3. Left to right: Mr. Pike, adv.; Cyr, M., Cyr, A., Webber, Knox, P., Pfaefflin Dennison, Labatt, Vilkaitis. 56 I know we are losing! 0! It is excellent To have a giant’s strength; but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant. STANDING, Left to Right: Kane, Luboyeski, Lyons, Roman, Chandon, Schauider, Watrous, Dickinson, DelVaglio, Swift, Raider. KNEELING, Left to Right: Co-Captains Wojtysiak and Hannon. Boys’ Basketball J Coach Kennedy and his Golden Bears 58 ROW 1, Left to Right: Lawson, Alexander, Kane, Berch, Benedict, Dayton. ROW 2, Left to Right: Coach Nadolny, Waldron, E., Lyga, Smith, Conklin, Almeida Thulin, Waldron, R. manager. Junior Varsity 59 Basketball Varsity The Golden Bears of Thomaston High School, for the third straight year, won the Berkshire League Championship. The boys were under the coaching abilities of Mr. Kennedy, THS’s able Physical Education Director. The regular team was composed of Seniors and Juniors, although occasionally outstanding Sophomores played in some of the games. Don Swift was the pivotal point of the entire team. Don was play-maker on offensive attacks and defensive specialist when the Bears were under fire. The height of Bob Wojtysiak was one of the greatest assets of the team. Bob's amazing hook shots, close in, were indispensible to the team’s winning so many games. Jim Hannon's soft set shots, so pretty to watch, also were directly responsible for winning games. Kurt Schlauder and Del DclVaglio were valuable players also and added to the team's winning record. Thomaston's 15 wins and 3 losses in regular season play was a very commendable record for a team which had lost six regular players last year. The Bear's record was good enough to put them into Class C State Championship play. The Bears whipped their first opponent, Woodbury, and later in a quarter final round were eliminated by a team from Ridgefield. Though the Golden Bears were unable to repeat their state championship the students of THS are tremendously proud of a fine team. 60 Another rebound for the Bears! The Golden Bears Berkshire League Champions [3 CHEERLEADERS—Left to Right: Whiteway; Grano, B.; Grano, P.; O'Brien, Baldwin, Delevieleuse, Lamontagne, Landers, Barr, Monahan, Benedict. Cheerleaders The cheerleading squad is perhaps the most hopeful group in Thomaston High School. Throughout the year they can be heard saying such things as, I hope we have a practice,” I hope there is a pep rally,” I hope 1 remember my position,” but most important of all, I hope we win!” The cheerleaders experienced many changes this year. The most notable change was the addition of two more alternates, increasing the total membership to twelve. Another fundamental change came when the advisorship of the squad became the duty of Miss Lucille Wasick. New uniforms were enthusiastically welcomed by the squad. Georgette Delevieleuse assumed the position of captain with Patricia Grano as her co-captain. Many rewards have been obtained by this year’s squad which had the direct support of the student body. The efforts of the cheerleaders were greatly appreciated by the students and the Golden Bears. T-H-O-M-A-S-T-O-N- N-O-T-S-A-M-O-H-T Use your power Use your might Come on, Thomaston—Fight, Fight! Cheer VARSITY—STANDING, Left to Right: Lauren Collins, Diane Pronovost, Linda Ober, Fran Thomson, Diane Boguslawski, Bernice Retkowski, Linda Grabherr, Carol Rayder, Donna Monroe, Virginia Gesmondi, Mary Flynn, Beverly Krenisky. KNEELING: Linda Samson, and Capt. Tina Belik. Girls’ Basketball MANAGERS: Linda Mathews, Sara Glennon, Coach Bierwirth, Kathy Morrison Although the girls’ varsity basketball season has not been too successful, the girls have all been lighthearted and have remained spirited about it. They have realized winning is not the main objective, but that the feeling of closeness and sportsmanship ranks first in importance. Another person to share this feeling is the new coach, Miss Jacqueline Bierwirth. This is Miss Bierwirth’s first teaching and coaching experience and she is continually searching for ways to better the team. Despite the misfortune of the Varsity, the Junior Varsity is doing admirably. They have lost only one game and their enthusiasm is remarkable. The Varsity is grateful for the support given them by the rough and ready Jayvees. JUNIOR VARSITY—STANDING. Left to Right: Klaneski, Domaratius, Chandon, Coss, Miss Bierwirth, Dickenson, Stirk, Rein, Tindell. KNEELING, Left to Right: Smith, Andrade, Perbcck, Kaniewski, Morton, Hanncrick. 65 ROW 1, Left to Right: Kane, MacDonald. Newton, Waldron, R., Holbrook, Holman, Fridrich. ROW 2, Left to Right: Roman, Duffany, Olmstead, Duff, Johnston, Swift, DelVaglio, Gavenas. ROW 3, Left to Right: Osowiecki, Watrous, Schlauder, Whalen, Chandon, Waldron E., Mr. Nadolny, Coach. Soccer Berkshire League Champs and Class C” Runners-Up The T.H.S. soccer squad, being physically fit this season with no'major injuries to players, consequently fulfilled its potential by advancing to the state Class C” finals. The Golden Bear” booters won all thirteen games in regular season play, thus capping the Berkshire League title, only to be beaten in the tournament final by Hale-Ray of Moodus. What made the team a success? It was a combination of good starting players backed by a strong bench, a strong desire to win, capable and encouraging coaching by Coach Nadolny, and a student body which followed the team faithfully and gave them further stimulus. The fact that the THS soccer team was first in the league and second in the state in Class C,” is exemplified by the number of Thomaston players who made the Berkshire League All-Star Soccer Team. The representatives include Don Swift, high scorer in the goal department; Ray Watrous, defensive fullback who thwarted many an opponents’ onslaught of the THS goal; Paul Raider, offensive speedster who accounted for many of the assists that enabled the Bears to score; Del DelVaglio, defensive halfback strong in defense and offense; and Marshall Roman, 66 the agile goalie, who blocked, deflected, and prevented many an opponents' shot at the goal. Other factors of the championship club include Kurt Schlauder, a valuable member of the defensive team; Jay Lyons and Bobby Waldron, two offensive aces; Rich Chandon and John Duffany, two halfbacks who made their powers felt on both defense and offense; and Bob Duff and Robbie Kane, two offensive linemen who enhanced the scoring power of the Bears. Despite the loss of six seniors, next year's team should come up with a great effort. The 1962 season was a great one—one the student body can be proud of for a long time to come. Berkshire League Champions Berkshire Champs in action 67 The Girls' Field Hockey Team, which has been desired by many for the past few years, existed in actuality last fall. In early autumn the call for field hockey players was promptly answered. The team was finally formed and practiced hard to acquire the skills of this particular sport. As novices in the field hockey world, the girls enthusiastically carried out their period of adjustment” with dogged perseverance. The season was not an exceptionally successful one in regard to wins and losses (the only goal of the season was scored by Judy Boguslawski in Southbury). It was successful insofar as the gratifying effort displayed is a very good investment for future teams. Having completed its first season at Thomaston High School, the Girls’ Field Hockey Team can view its season in retrospect with many smiles and with the assurance that its efforts were not in vain. Field Hockey ROW 1, Left to Right: Chandon; Conklin; Glennon; Eckert; Tanner; Simpson; Collins; Boguslawski, J. ROW 2: Knox; Ober; Monroe, J.; Volovski; Thompson; Gesmondi; Landers; Gallagher. ROW 3: Monroe, D.; Belik; Coach Bierwirth; Damiano; Boguslawski, D. 68 Baseball As this, the last deadline of the 1963 Owl goes to press, the THS varsity baseball squad is just getting into shape” with exercise practices held in the gym. Mr. Raymond Ryan, the new coach of the Bear's baseball team, has been stressing the importance of physical fitness and of learning the fundamentals of play. Last year’s team had a commendable record of 6 wins and 3 losses which gave them second place in the Berkshire league. Returning lettermen, Don Swift, Del DelVaglio, Bill Lawson, Bob Duff, and Paul Luboyeski, promise the Thomaston fans a season of exciting baseball. BASEBALL—ROW 1, Left to Right: Luboyeski. Lawson, Boguslawski, Totten, Manager, Duff. ROW 2: Mr. Ryan, Coach; Swift, Chandon, Schlauder, Hannon, Dayton. 69 There are promises of a superb track team this year with the season as yet not opened as we go to press. Many promising, fine young athletes have begun to attend pactices. When asked about the team, Mr. Lojko said, We should take pole-vault, shot-put, and dashes at the Berkshire League track meets. We wish them success. ,0 As V 1 Z .q AS , ROW 1, Left to Right: MacDonald, Klimanoski, Duff, Seabourne, Gould. ROW 2: Fridrich, Guarnieri, Gavenas, Farrell, Desrochers, Olmstead. ROW 3: Petke, Morton, Whalen, Dickinson, Thulin, Mr. Lojko, coach. % OOKS TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY The World's Best Yearbooks Are Taylor-made mnuimm fiKIUIft UiUH • A MHU' mitmf mtu iifdiui urn s- K •£..-; ' ' . $ • 7.’’ ’ 3 Vr r- v £ - r ' '- - • , - gig £ - f ! ' • Jr- 'jsrij - ; . ?£s -------------------- : '• V . • ■ . T W 3 tN . ' Jj £■ • . �