Thomaston High School - Owl Yearbook (Thomaston, CT)

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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

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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

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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