Thomaston High School - Owl Yearbook (Thomaston, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1966 volume:

1 - : presents The 1966 Owl Volume XLV Thomaston High School Thomaston, Connecticut '-ay Foreword As editor of the 1966 Owl it gives me great pleasure to take you on a tour through the halls of Thomaston High School. Take your time, relax, and make the most of the pictures, writeups, and events that are here before you.. It is here that you will recall your fondest memories. X Editor-In-Chief Table of Contents Faculty ........................ 3 Dedication ..................... 4 Seniors ........................ 9 Underclassmen...................37 Activities .....................43 Athletics ......................61 FACULTY TO RAYMOND GIANNAMORE whose friendliness and good humor have made your classes both enjoyable and memorable, whose sincere interest in preparing us for the future’s challenges and to make us better citizens, and whose devoted guidance in sports has made him a teacher, a coach, and a friend, whom we will long remember. We the Class of 1966, with great pride and appreciation dedicate our yearbook to you, our Mr. G. Superintendent’s Message The 1965-66 school year came and once again Thomaston’s students were acquiring skills necessary for a life of continuous learning. For some seniors we find that the end of the school year represents a culmination of true friends and familiar way9. When many of you entered Thomaston Junior-Senior High School, it was only natural to view the school as overwhelming hut found that, as soon as you learned your way around, everything became quite normal; that you were one student among peers, teachers and other personnel to complete the scene in an institution of learning. You were exposed to challenging subjects and participated in special activities, some of which included: 1. First seventh-grade class to vote for class officers, 2. Biology trip to the Peabody Museum, 3. Junior class trip to the United Nations, 4. Junior Prom—“Brigadoon”, 5. Class night 6. Classmates visited Switzerland and West Germany, 7. Senior Ball—“Christmas Carousel”. The challenges offered and knowledge gained during your years in the classroom served to prepare you to someday fill a responsible role in society with a good chance of satisfaction to yourself and to others. The preparation has been best, of course, for those who have invested the greatest effort. We hope that the educational environment at Thomaston High School has helped you become aware of your own possibilities, has encouraged you to want to be better informed and use your intelligence to understand the world in which you live and the people who share your global habitat, has enabled you to develop your mental resources for a life of continuous learning, has helped you become an educated citizen who acts upon an unswerving loyalty to democratic ideals, and has provided you with personal inspiration. Dr. Marvin H. Yaffe Superintendent of Schools Today we are supposed to be guided and motivated by many different mottoes, slogans, and jingles. We are advised to buy this, do that, and go there. Printed advertisements, as well as radio and television commercials, challenge our attention and our critical judgment. You, the Senior Class of 1966, must not allow yourselves to be confused by conflicting statements. Each of you should test these assertions for true source and comparison. How do they relate to your needs? Will they benefit you mentally and physically? Could possible harm come to you from accepting them as true statements? Some people place placards on a wall or have a framed motto on a desk. However, what counts are the words by which they live. If the motto says, “Smile,” and they carry a frown; or “Do it now, and they procrastinate then these mottoes have no meaning. Those people are hypocritical and need to search for the truth because they say one thing and then do the opposite. Though our world seems materialistic today, people still want to help each other. It has been determined that it takes seventy-two muscles to frown and only fourteen to smile. Being considerate of the feelings of others will always be appreciated. It is true that what counts most in life is what we do for others. As you move forward one big step in 1966, do face the world to serve and give of your talents. We have heard, and will continue to hear, how necessary it is for man to find peace with all mankind. Ralph Waldo Emerson states, “Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles.” With you and me and all other working toward the goal of peace, it shall happen. Yes, it may seem far away. Yet, Browning writes, “Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp. Or what's a heaven for?” I congratulate each of you for earning your Thomaston High School diploma. Together with your folks and your friends, I am proud of your accomplishments. We encourage you to go forward. Look upward, listen critically, and act thoughtfully. Herbert W. DeVeber, Principal 5 BOARD OF EDUCATION Left to Right: Mr. Vito Gizzi, Dr. Frank Szymanski, Mrs. Agnes White, Mr. Edward Landers, Mr. George Benedict, Row 2, Mr. Janies O’Brien, Mr. Walter Kloss, Dr. John Gould, Mr. Frank Dayton MRS. LUCILLE MATHES R.N. School Nurse MR. HERBERT WILBER Director of Guidance MRS. ETHEL JOHNSON. Secretary to the Principal MRS. MILDRED THOMPSON Secretary to the Superintendent MRS. GRACE MASON Secretary to the Superintendent MRS. JOAN ZELIFF Secretary to the Principal MRS. JANE O’BRIEN Guidance Secretary 6 LUCAS J. PASQUARIELLO Amherst College, A.B. New York University, M.D.E. KENNETH A. MURDOCK Fitchburg State College, B.S.E. University of New Hampshire, M.S. Syracuse University, M.S. PAUL M. NEMICOLO New England College, B.S. Suffolk University, M.A.Ed. EDWARD SLUZENSKI . JOSEPH J. STOLICNY THOMAS F. REYNOLDS University of Connecticut, B.A., Central Connecticut College, B.S. Central Connecticut College, B.S. B.S. Fairfield University, M.A. ROBERT E. COLLINS Danbury State College, B.S. JAMES C. MILNE Central Connecticut College, B.S. Bryant College, B.S. ELIZABETH D. MAKEPEACE Radcliffe College, B.A. RAYMOND J. RYAN Danbury State College, B.A. New York University, M.A. PETER FOLEY Salem Teachers College, B.S., Boston University, M.Ed. MARK P. LITKE University of Maine, B.A., M.A. WILLIAM H. McCLAY University of Maine, B.S. MARTHA F. BRADLEY University of Connecticut, B.S. JACQUELINE W. O’CONNOR Tusculum College, B.S. ANTHONY L. DICENNARO University of Connecticut, B.A. 7 ROBERT TOWNE Olivet College, B.A. Rutgers University PAULA WARICHAR Central Connecticut College, B.S. CHARLES P. HOLBROOK Central Connecticut College, B.S. University of Hartford, M.A. WALTER C. ROBINSON Fordham University, B.S. Central Connecticut College, M.S. EVELYN GOODWIN Newcomb College, A.B. Boston University, M.A. EDITH M. SANGSTER Russell Sage College, B.A. LAWRENCE BRADNER Yale University, B.A. Brown University, M.A. General Theological Seminary, S.T.B. MARION ABELL University of Vermont, B.S. Harvard University, M.Ed. DAVID J. HALE University of Maine, B.A. St. Anselms College N.D.E.A. Institute in Arachom, France JUDITH CONROY University of Connecticut, B.A. HELEN S. PLATT Russell Sage College, B.A. Rad- cliffe College, M.A. RAYMOND GIANNAMORE Providence College, B.A. Fair-field University, M.A. ROSA F. GANGLOFF MAUREEN DINAN Boston. University, B.S. Columbia Smith College, A.B. University, M.A. JOHN T. KENNEDY University of Connecticut, B.S. University of Hartford, M.Ed. JANET TOMASIELLO University of Bridgeport, B.S. Arnold College Division 8 ntfASroN V3U9J GARY E. ALMEIDA “Spot” “Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity; truth accomplishes no victories without it.” Devoted senior ... busy 25 hours a day ... incurable optimist ... one of the Hylanders. Class Pres. 3, 4; Student Council 1; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Soccer 1; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Music App. 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Press Club 3, 4; Sports Club 1. Class Officers KENNETH GEORGE DEWELL “Ken” “Make way for the determined man.” Capable fire fighter ... independent and popular ... a friend to all ... never seen without his car. Student Council 1; Class V. Pres. 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 1; Chorus 2, 4; Ski Club 3; Owl Staff 4. CLAUDIA JEAN WESTBY “Pie” “Tis better to love one man lots than lots of men little.” 60 words a minutes on typewriter ... fads n fashions ... beautiful clothes ... Pie and Point ... Wood’s witty waitress. Class Sec. 3, 4; Class Pres. 2; Chorus 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Recreation Leader 3; Owl Staff 2, Ass’t Ed. 3, Co-Ed. 4; Cheerleading 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; Pep Club 1; Class Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Prom and Ball Publicity and Ticket Chairman. SUSAN THERESA VOGHEL “Sue” “Such a whirlpool of fun and mischief in her head.” Her specialty—lasagna ... Dickie ... easy to talk to ... an everlasting sense of humor. Class Treas. 1, 2, 3, 4; Brown Gold 1, 2, Ed. 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, Typing Ed. 4; Chorus 1; F.H.A. 2, 3; Pep Club 1; Prom Chairman 3. NANCY RUTH ASHAK “Nancy” “It is only reason that teaches silence, the heart teaches us to speak.” Rainbow’s worthy advisor ... good natured ... pathway open to success ... constant worker. F.N.A. 1, 2, 3, V. Pres. 4; Foreign Policy Club 1; Latin Club 4. ERNEST GILBERT BARKS “Ernie” “To be able to do the impossible is the greatest achievement in the world.” Serious minded ... seen but not heard ... class supporter ... shy reserved ... don’t get him riled. LINDA LEE ATHERTON “Tinny” “I hate no one, I am in love with the world.” What color tomorrow Linda ? ... rhythm in her walk ... never seen without a smile ... has big plans for Maine. F.H.A. 4; Class Basketball 1; F.N.A. 4; Brown Gold 4. DOROTHEA MARY BASERWSKI “Dort” “Hope to the end.” Fun to be with ... side splitting laughter on the loose ... headed for the business world ... easy going. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Brown Gold 3, 4; Owl Staff 2, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 4; Softball 2. STEVEN MICHAEL BATICK “Snooky” “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men.” Favors an Alumni ... blond and appealing ... always bombing around ... Esso’s third thumb. Class Basketball 2, 3; Civil Defense 3. PAUL CANNON BENEDICT “Sid” “I have always observed that to succeed in the world one should appear like a fool, but be wise.” Possesses such self confidence ... girls, girls, girls ... love that hair ... a Danny cat. Baseball 1, 4; Basketball J.V. 1, 2; Class Basketball 3, 4; Civil Defense 3. CLIFFORD CROSSMAN BRAMMER JR. “Kippy” “To bear is to conquer our fate.” Avid basketball fan ... changed most since Freshman year ... looks that girls go for ... water skiing at Bantam Lake. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Civil Defense 3; Ski Club 3, 4. NORMA PHYLLIS CAHILL “Norma” “Her future is planned; third finger left hand.” Loves a little mischief ... there is warmth in her silence ... even tempered ... two hearts joined with a ring. F.H.A. 1, 3; F.N.A. 1, 4; Brown Gold 4. GAIL IRENE CALLAHAN “Gail” “Good words for one another are worth much and cost little.’ Usually seen in a black Ford ... John ... Mickey’s Mouse. F.N.A. 1, 2, 3, 4;- Class Basketball 1, 2; F.H.A. 1; Brown Gold 4. SHARON LEE CAREY “Sharon” “She’s little and she’s wise and a terror for her size.’’ Oh those service men ... a future nurse ... calling Miss Carey ... treds softly ... nice to know. F.N.A. 1,2, 3,4. THOMAS JAMES CAREGNATO “T.C.” “The confidence which we have in ourselves gives birth to much of that which we have in others.” Mopar’s forever ... “383” ... AA, T.C.! ... Lemon-Lurker ... Ktftz. Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2; Soccer 1, 2, 3; Drama Club 1, 2; Audio Visual 4; Music App. 1, 2; Sports Club 1. MARYELLA T. CHALL1ES “Maryella” “How glorious it is—and how painful— to be an exception.” Non conformist ... ideas all her own ... determined to do what’s right in life. Latin Club 1; F.N.A. 1; F.T.A. 4. KATHLEEN MARY CHANDON “Kathie” “Success is getting what you want; happiness is wanting what you get.” Her speciality—Lewis Mills ... merry mischief maker ... school spirit that never lets THS down ... supporter of every conversation. V. Basketball 1, 2, 4; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading 3; Owl Staff 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Ski Club 2, Treas. 3, 4; F.N.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; F.H.A. 1, 2; Girls Leader Club 4; Pep Club 1; Brown Gold 4. ELAINE IRENE CHIZINSKI “Chi” “Blond angels are sometimes devils.” Chi, Pie, Conk ... our gullable Polish woman ... senior seamstress ... memorable P.J. parties and the trips up the hill. Latin Club 1, 2; F.H.A. 1, 2; Basketball 2, 3, Captain 4; Field Hockey 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Owl Staff 2, Ass’t Bus. Mgr. 3, Bus. Mgr. 4; Ski Club 2, 3, 4; Drama Club, Pres. 4. RUSSELL EDWARD CHAPMAN III “Russ” “What the fool does in the end, the wise man does in the beginning.” Our school’s leader ... he may be small hut with his looks who cares ... 265 in a jeep? ??remember last years class night. Baseball 1, 2, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Class Pres. 1; Student Council 2, V. Pres. 3; Pres. 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2; Boys State 3. SUSAN KISTLER CONKLIN “Conk” “I am as happy as any in the world, for the world seems to shine upon me.” Memories of the M.B. ... favors an underclassman ... beautiful sparkling eyes ... a go-go girl. Latin Club 1, 2; F.H.A. 1, 2; F.N.A. 3, 4; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Ski Club 2, 3, 4; Owl Staff 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Drama Club 3. KEVIN JOSEPH COOK “Kev” “Speech is silver, silence is golden.” Calm, cool, and collected ... well mannered ... good sport ... a mad mathematician. “The world is a fine place and worth fighting for.” Pleasant ways, admired by all ... traveling Rainbow chaplain ... abundance of ambition and -ability ... terror on the court. J.V. Basketball 1, 2; Var. 3, 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3, Pres. 4; Bibliosoph 2, V. Pres. 4; F.T.A. Sec. 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Art Club 1, V. Pres. 2; Chorus 1, 2, 4; French Club 2, Treas. 4; Girls State 3. LINDA IRENE CORRIVEAU “Linda” “I have learned silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant and kindness from the unkind.” Jo’s hard worker ... what will she be selling next??? true example of politeness. J.V. Basketball 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3; Program Chairman 3; Girls Leadership 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2. CATHERINE ANN DELVAGLIO “Cathy” “He has the ambition to attempt—the ability to achieve.” Our German Ambassador ... goes for Pontiacs ... half a pair of sneakers ... intelligence personified. Honor Society 3, Sec. 4; Drama Club 3, V. Pres. 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Owl Staff 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4. CHRISTINE LORRAINE DELVAGLIO “Chris” “To get through the hardest journey need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping.” The other sneaker ... consideration flows to all ... long brown tresses ... an asset to our class. Honor Society 3, 4; Drama Club 3, Sec. 4; French Club 2, Latin Club 4; F.T.A. 3, Historian 4; Owl Staff 2, 3 4; Chorus 1, 2; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4. FREDRICK PERKINS DEW “Fred” “Where there’s mischief, he’s always in it; never still for half a minute.” Takes life easy ... has a flair for sports ... Jo’s Dew-Nut ... happy go-lucky-strikes. J.V. Basketball 1, Var. 2, 3; Class Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 1; Drama Club 1, 2. THOMAS EDWARD DESROCHERS “Tom” “A man’s true wealth is the good he does in the world.” Seems shy but!!! king of the hill ... one of a million ... get off my cloud. Track 1, 4; Baseball 3; Class Basketball 4. JANICE ARLENE DICKINSON “Jan” “It is our relationship with people as individuals which makes our world rich or poor.” With those eyes she could be a Mabeline model ... the face of an angel ... beautiful hair ... a great storyteller. Basketball 1; Drama Club 3, 4; Latin Club 4; Owl Staff 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 2, 4; Chorus 1, 3, 4. ELLEN JANE DOMARATIUS “Ellen” “All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare.” Full of ideas ... never wastes a minute ... assured of future success ... horses, basketball, and books. Brown Gold 1, 2; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Basketball J.V. 1, Var. 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey 2, 3; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Bibliosoph 3, 4; Honor Society 3, V. Pres. 4; Athletic Asso. Pres. 3, 4. ROSEMARY ANN FAMIGLIETTI “Roe” “In faith and hope the world gives the right to disagree.” Flowers growing in her attic ... parties in Roe’s pool ... admired for her frankness honesty ... Dear Abby’s competitor. F.H.A. 2; Historian 4; Pep Club 1; Owl Staff 3, 4; Brown Gold 4; Drama Club 3; Prom Co-Chairman 3. EVELYN ARLENE ECKERT “Ev” “I pray for people to smile as long as I live.” Episode on the hill ... music and math ... has a laugh for every occasion ... freckles ’n fun. French Club 2; Band 1, 2, Program Chairman 3, 4; Class Basketball 1; Field Hockey 1; Softball 1, 3. AUDREY LOUISE FENWICK “Aud” “Where your treasure is, there will be your heart also.” Get on the good side of her ... Eh Kaba!!! out for a good time ... advocates a career of getting into everyone’s hair. Latin Gub 1; Chorus 1, 2, 4; F.H.A. 4; Recreation Leader; Field Hockey 4; Class Basketball 1, 2; Pep Club 1. WILLIAM E. FOSTER “Billy” “He took two spools and an old- tin can, and oh by heck, the darn thing ran.” ’55 Chevy ... highly prefers a girl named Kathy ... our senior atlas ... Wild Bill. Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. WAYNE RUSSELL FRIDRICH “Fretze” “Sing away sorrows, cast away care.” Blond hair ... beach comber ... fun to with with ... 360° me? Naw!!! Baseball 1, 4; Soccer 2; Music App. 1, 2; Ski Club 3. DOREEN CHRISTINE FRECHETTE “Dor” “Happiness is like jam—you can’t spread it without getting some on yourself.” Frenchie—Straight from Paris ... steno whiz ... themes, themes, themes ... talks with her hands. F.H.A. 2, 3, Sec. 4; Chorus 1, 2; Pep Club 1; Brown Geld 4; Prom Co-Chairman. THOMAS DEWEY FULTON “Tom” “Destiny is not a matter of chance, but a matter of choice.” Dwane Eddy of THS ... the rebel rouser ... big at heart ... blushes a mean red ... Katz. Drama Club 1, 2; Pep Club 1; Science Club I; Class Basketball 1, 2. PATRICIA ANN GANCOS “Pat” “All that glistens is not gold.” Torrington, her second home ... drives a big Impala ... light headed and gay ... gentle unassuming manner. French Club 1, 2; Drama Club 3; Chorus 2, 4; Owl Staff 3; F.T.A. 3, 4; Pep Club 1; Class Basketball 1, 3, 4. GLENN ATKINSON GOLDSMITH “Gbldie” “I would like to be a vagabond: there is much to learn in the world of self-dependence.” Katz leader ... give me a road map to Danbury ... anchors away ... sports car enthusiast. Track 1. LINDA ANN GOBIN “Gobie” “Speak to the earth and it shall teach thee.” Where did all the albums go??? make up my mind ... letters, letters, letters, ... Gobie’s guitar. French Club 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Pep Club 1. JOAN ANN HAMERNIK “Joanie” “Honest good humor is the oil and wine of a merry meeting.” Oh what a cheerleader ... give me a K-E-N ... sophisticated ... artful dresser ... fond memories of the M.B. days. J.V. Basketball 1; Drama Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Owl Staff 3, 4; Class Basketball 1; Cheerleading 3, Co-Capt. 4; Chorus 1; Brown Gold 2, 4; Pep Club 1; F.N.A. 1. MICHAEL S. HARLOW “Bird” “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” My women ... comes from the intellectual center ... prep school beatnik ... traffic hazzard of his one man Honda Club. GEOFFREY W. HAVENS “Geoff” “A moral, sensible, and well bred man will not affront me and no other can.” Long winded journals ... zoology major ... vivid imagination ... Mighty-Mac. French Club 1, 2; Student Council 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Door Staff 2, 3, 4; Audio Visual 2, 3, 4. CHARLES RAYMOND HOLBROOK “Chuck” “A man is not poor, if he can still laugh.” Rambling rambler ... “Duck” ... majestic skier ... pray for snow ... Katz. Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Audio Visual 3, 4; Ski Club 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Science Club 1; Drama Club 1. ROBERT ALLAN INNES “Euc” “The purification of politics is an iridescent dream.” Rosey cheeks and a healthy glow ... Innes Brothers incorporated ... 59 rag top ... Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4. ARTHUR CHARLES JOHNSON “Art” “Therefore I pray thee, lead me to the caskets to try my fortune.” Fish jovial fish ... Northfield girls ... never a dull moment in his company ... future morticianer—eventually yours! Baseball 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Soccer 4; Chorus 4; Ski Club 2, 3, 4; Class Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; Pep Club 1; Audio Visual 4; Drama Club 1. GEORGE D. KASPER, JR. “George” “Modest in character, outstanding in sports.” Another Alumni fan ... fun loving and collegiate ... ‘Ghost’ ... the “SPIRIT’ of THS ... athletically inclined. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 4; Soccer 3, 4; Ski Club 2, 3. MELISSA RUTH JOHNSON “M” “Kindness is the gold chair by which society is bound together.” Cute ’n dependable ... M M ... wildest wall paper ... busiest phone in town ... another incrowder. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4, State Pres. 4; Brown Gold 3; Chorus 1; Drama Club 1, 3; F.T.A. Tutor 3, 4. CHERYL ELAINE KINGSBURY “Cheryl” “In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Has a wonderful way ... quiet and thoughtful ... never pretentious ... excels in Latin. F.N.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bibliosoph 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Chorus 1; Girls Leader Club 3, Sec. 4; Class Basketball 1, 2. RICHARD STAN KLOSS “Dickie” “Some think the world is made for fun and frolic.” Space eyes ... loves those chem labs ... a boarder line case ... class speed demon. Music App. 2; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3; Soccer 3; Door Staff 3, 4. JUDITH A. KORDIS “Judy” “The 6till small voice of gratitude.” Faithful bibliosoph ... Thomaston’s little librarian ... short n sweet dainty and ladylike. Bibliosophs 2, 3, 4; F.N.A. 1, V. Pres. 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Class Basketball 2; Pep Club 1; Owl Staff 4. PEGGY J. KNOX “Peg” “Had I paid more attention to good advice, I might have been saved by some most valuable mistakes.” Our future homemakers ... a good class debater ... steadfast in her opinion ... drives in a cautious pace. Band 1, 2, Sec. 3; Chorus Sec. 1, 2; Brown Gold 1; Music App. Sec. 1; F.T.A. 4. JOhiN KUIBEDA “Squib” Those who are accompanied with noble thoughts are never alone.” Devil’s demon ... takes life real-1-1 easy ... ace of sleep's pin ball machine ... parking meter and telephone pole. ANTHONY M. LAURETANO “A.J.” “He must he storing all his energy for later years ’ Sunoco’s right hand man ... not a worry in the world ... speaks only when spoken to ... “It runs good.” KAREN MARY LEVESQUE “Karen” “Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace.” Pretty as a picture ... that stylish look ... likeable, sweet and sincere ... favorite pastime—David. Class Basketball 1; F.N.A. 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1; Owl Staff 4; Brown Cold. JOHN L. LAWSON “John” “Never idle, never still, teasing always, tease he will.” Oh those nights at the bam ... adds spice to our class meetings ... dynamo of energy ... amiable. Basketball 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Class Basketball 1, 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 4; Camera Club 1. DIANE MARCIA LOVALLO “Diane” “Personality has the power to open many doors, but character must keep them open.” Peaches and ' cream complexion ... heart of gold ... bluebird through my window ... Samantha’s understudy. F.N.A. 1; Latin Club 1, 2, 4; F.T.A. 3, Treas. 4; Bibliosoph 2, Treas. 3; Pres. 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Owl Staff 4; Field Hockey 2. 7 CHRISTINE LYTLE “Chris” “To thine own self be true.” Scientifically minded ... Kindness n generosity wrapped into one ... “confuse me not” ... friends in Utah. F.T.A. 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; Girls Athletic Club 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 4; Brown Gold 4; Ski Club 2. SUSAN ANN MATHEWS “Sue” “A good name is better than riches.” Her cooperative spirit endears her to all ... a most modest miss ... can’t help but like her ... the girl behind our President. Art Club Pres. 3; Prom Poster Chairman 3; Brown Gold 3, 4; Class Basketball 1. PATRICIA ANN MORTON “Pam” PAUL DAVID MUELLER “Maxie” “Give her a basketball and she’s off to glory.” A laugh and a half ... so nice to talk to ... mischief in angelic disguise ... has a way with gym teachers. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Basketball J.V. 1; Var. 2, 3, Capt. 4; Field Hockey 3, Capt. 4; Softball 3, 4; Brown Gold 3. “My cup runneth over.” J.C.’s convincing and satisfying salesman ... little quack down ... tickets— from your father??? a comical card. Class Basketball 1, 2. KEITH M. NEWELL “Keith” “Let school go on I’ll not interfere.” Remember the Olds!!! pleasing disposition ... revolves his utmost interest around cars, girls, and good times. SHERRY LYN PACZKOWSKI “Sherry” “Blushing is the color of virtue.” The lively one ... does she or doesn’t she!!! look for her at Danis Chevrolet ... anyone for steno? F.N.A. 1, 4; F.H.A. 4; Class Basketball 1. LINDA JEAN PERBECK “Linda” “The end is not yet.” Always on the move ... unique carefree mannerism ... immaculate dresser ... an all around good-kid. J.V. Basketball Co-Capt. 1; Basketball Var. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Brown Gold 3, 4. FREDERICK E. PIERPONT JR. “Fred” “Impossible is a world only to be found in a dictionary of fools.” Ski pro ... it’s gonna snow ... he’s not conceited, just confident ... our champion equestrian. Baseball 1; Ski Club 2, 3, Pres. 4; Class Basketball 1, 2; Band I, 2. EDITH ELLEN PRICE “Edie” “Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.” Patient as the day is long ... has a good word for all she meets ... sincere, shy, silent ... goes for out of town boys. Brown Gold 3, 4; F.H.A. 4. JO ANNE LEE PRONOVOST “Jody” “0, call back yesterday, bid time return.” Petruzzie’s Prune ... Vermont maid ... logical thinker with definite views ... Ev’s pal. Bibliosoph 2, 3, Sec. 4; F.N.A. 1, 2, 3; Owl Staff 1; Girls Leadership 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 4; French Club 1. ADELA RAMIREZ GUERRERO “Adela” “She came to us a stranger, but remains with us a friend.” Sweetness is as sweetness does ... beautiful hair and eyes ... single blessedness ... one that we will never forget ... never forget us. Student Council 4; Class Basketball 4; Drama Club 4. LINDA ELLEN ROSENGREN “Linda” “Be not anxious about what you have but about what you are.” All-American girl ... versatile ... conscientious student ... forever poised, polite, and friendly. F.T.A. 3, Pres. 4; Chorus 2; Honor Society 3, 4; Class Sec. 1, 2; Student Council 3; Ski Club 3; French Club 1; F.H.A. 1. TERRENCE WILLIAM RYAN “Terry” “Humor is one of the few earthly things worthy of enjoyment.” Our future Perry Mason ... faintly remembers Swiss air ... “the old trail blazer” ... distinctive mannerism. Latin Club 1, 2; Drama Club I; Ski Club 3, 4; Baseball 4; Door Staff 2; Class Basketball 1, 2; Pen Pals Club 1. DIANA LOUISE ST. JOHN “Dee” “Let your light shine upon men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Those dandee daze eyes that twinkle and a heart that laughs ... a charming chatterbox ... baby talk. Chorus 2, 3, Pub. Chairman 4; Brown Gold 1, 2; Bibliosoph 3, 4; Owl Staff 3, 4; F.N.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 4; Latin Club 1, 2: Pep Club 1. LINDA M. S1NKLER “Linda” “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Professional babysitter ... pleasant and agreeable ... future secretary ... curly locks. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Brown Gold 3, 4; Girls Leadership Club 3. BILLY L. SMITH “Bill” “The only good in life is knowledge, the only evil is ignorance.” Good choice for Boy’s State ... Maine’s loss our gain ... study, study, study ... A P’s able worker. Audio Visual 3; Boy’s State 3. DENISE CAROL SMITH “Deni” “If my heart were not light, I would die.” Pert, perk, and peppy ... stately poised ’n beautiful ... cheerleader plus ... can drive almost anything. Cheerleading 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Chorus 2, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; J.V. Basketball 1; Field Hockey 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Brown Gold 3, 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4. CAROL ANN STEVENS “Carol” “The hope of a great society is in the character of its individuals.” Sincerity is one of her shining assets ... that innocent look—beware ... a true model of efficiency and good taste ... welcome in any crowd. F.H.A. 1, 2; Owl Staff 1, 2, Lit. Ed. 4; Band 3; French Club 1, 2,4; Student Council 1, 2, Sec. 2. Handbook Ed. 4; Chorus 3, 4; Press Club 4. JUDITH ANN SMITH “Judy” “I’ll speak in a little monstrous voice. Always in a predicament ... those natural curls ___ her mind revolves around a question mark ... girlish giggler. F.H.A. 4; F.N.A. 4. ROBERT FRANCIS THOMPSON “Bob” “All you need in life is determination and confidence and then success is sure.” Diligent worker ... future engineer ... can really make those woodwinds sing. Band 1, 2, Pres. 3, 4; Ski Club 3, 4; Owl Staff Photo. Ed. 4; Door Staff 2, 3, 4; Audio Visual 2, 3, 4. KAREN JEAN TINDELL “Kar” “No sight can half compare with the beauty that’s found in a smile.” A friendly and jovial miss ... bubbles with enthusiasm ... her parties—misty memories ... “Billy-Billy-O-Billy” Chorus 1, 2, 4; F.H.A. 1, Ass’t Treas. 2, Treas. 3; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1; Drama Club 2, 3; F.N.A. 1; Brown Gold 1; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Owl Staff Ass’t Ed. 3, Co-Ed. 4; Basketball Mgr. 2. RICHARD OLIVER VanBUREN “Rich” “Why move at a fast pace, life is fun not a race.” What do ya tink, Tink?? ... oh those English classes ... Sue’s personal vibrating machine. JAMES DANIEL UPTON “Jim” “Youth comes but once in a lifetime let’s make the most of it.” Drive on James ... tall, hlond and handsome ... flirtatious ... one of our party boys. Soccer 2; Class Basketball 2, 4; Drama Club 3; Chess Club 1; Audio Visual 2; Door Staff 2, 3; Owl Staff 4. LAURIE ANN VOLOVSKI “Laurie” “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Memories of Mt. Hermon ... that intellectual look ... flair for the impossibly ... brain of our outfit. Field Hockey 1, 2, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Chorus 1; Treas. 2, 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, Treas. 3, 4; Bibliosoph 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 1. EDWARD JAMES WALDRON “Eddy” “Silent, shy, but one great guy.” His is a life of sports .. .noted for his witty remarks ... mia, fia, wa. Baseball 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 4. HARRY THOMAS WATSON “Harry” “Individuality is the salt of common life.” Nice looking and well dressed ... world’s best bowler ... pool shark ... his bark is worse than his bite. Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. DONALD EDWARD WEEKS “Don” “I never think of the future, it comes soon enough.” So very meticulous ... drives a three wheel Rambler ... Yes, Mr. Weeks ... assistant to the assistant. French Club 1; Audio Visual 2, 3, 4. ROBERT NIELD WHITELY “Bob” “Yes the world is big, but I will do my best since I have foui d myself in it.” A jovial jester ... Shylock ... hangs at Wrights. Audio Visual 4; Ski Club; Chorus 4. Before I leave I want to say thank you to my teachers, my friends, and the people of Thomaston. You have made me very happy during this year I have spent in your wonderful country. I have had wonderful experiences that I will never forget. Thomaston has become my town and Thomaston High School my school. I think that I have here another country, family and friends that mean almost as much to me as Colombia. I think the best way to know the United States is to live with her people—to understand her. I have done this and now I know why you are so prosperous. I think it is because you are very organized in the way you do things. The Student Council and other organized groups in Thomaston helped me very much. Everyone has done very much to make me very happy here. Please remember that you have a home in Cucuta, Colombia and I hope you will visit me sometime. Because I hope to return to Thomaston someday I will not say good-by, but Hasta Luego, Adela. SENIOR OFFICERS Claudia, Sue, Gary, and Ken STUDENTS ABROAD Kathy and Linda SENIOR STUDENT COUNCIL Russ, Karen, Carol, and Geff 32 Senior 'Christmas Carousel” First Row, Left to Right: Sokolowski, Callahan, Krulicki, Gandy, Cowette, Worden, Duffany, Kohryn, Bigelow, Costick, Scully. Second Row, Left to Right: Martone, Samela, N.; Byram, Russ, White, Tingley, Atwood, Collins, Cyr, Cerlach, Scoville, Redente, Anctil. Third RoWy Left to Right: Mrs. Litke, Advisor; Morrison, Guilet, Morris, Martin, Flynn, Kentana, Brazee, Labatt, Corcoran, McCleary, Fourth RoWy Left to Right: Bassett, Havens, Belonick, Samela, G.; Dews, Reddick, Hotchkiss, Roberts, Packer, Perbeck. 1967 First RoWy Left to Right: Desrocners, Long, Wood, Corriveau, Hopkins, Little, Barks, Pfeuffer, Johnston, S.; Bailey, Perry. Second Row, Left to Right: Mr. Milne, Advisor; Guamieri, Zezima, Mathewson, Powlaski, Borowski, Whiteley, Wright, J.; Root, Seabourne, Lamontangne, Brown, Nicholls, Mischou, Jacobs, Volovski. Third Row, Left to Right: Larson, Christensen, Tanski, Hannon, Hirleman, Grelo, Gobin, Brink, Samson, C. Fourth Row, Left to Right: Masopust, Batick, Gould, Thomson, Innes, Johnston, D.; Pont, Osowiecki, Wright, W. First Row, Left to Right: Johnston, Vigeant, Lyga, Fairchild, Trosky, Lavigne, Sgrillo, Gandy, Christophy, McAdam, Willard. Second Row, Left to Right: Lenahan, O’Brien, Cyr, Nygren, Boccardi, Hubbard, Bordener, Thomson, Handrinos, Andrade, Parsons, Flynn, Koenigsbauer, Rein, Pelkey, Petruzzi. Third Row, Left to Right: Sullivan, Grello, Black, Pfaefflin, Hudak, McClain, Doolittle, Pierpont, Costick. Fourth Row Left to Right: Mitchell, Thulin, Bergman, Lytle, Drzewcki, Landers, Morris, Dente, Dusak, White, Brown. Fifth Row, Left to Right: Volkaitas, Murdock, Bishop, Kryznowski, Boguslawski. 1968 First RoWy Left to Right: Paczkowski, Chandon, Wagner, Esdale, Mariano, Laurentano, A.; McManus, Volovski, Hubbard, Dziezyc, Foster. Second Rowt Left to Right: Mrs. O'Connor, Advisor; Mueller, Whalen, White, Hathway, Gomes, White, Derry Laurentano, LaPlante, Ellis, Burnes, Kuharski, VanDueson, Mosakowski, Ramsey, Cyr, Mr. Bradner, Advisor. Third Rowt Left to Right: Paczkowski, Smith, Lytle, Radulewicz, Webber, Dilger, Weeks, Tanner, Serduck, Cyr, Knox, Robinson. Fourth Row, Left to Right: Saunders, Michaud, McNamee, Axelby, Curtiss, Webber, B. First Row, Left to Right: Price, Gill, Michaud, Kobryn, Thompson, Gallagher, Tracy, Baserwski, Monroe, Fox. Second Row, Left to Right: Mr. Holbrook, Advisor; Cowette, Kuharski, Batick, LeMay, K.; Havens, Barberet, Kordis, Challies, Duncan, Ostroski, Smail, Thomas, Brown, C.; Bothroyd, Barbour, Brown, D.; Lombard, Guertin. Third Row, Left to Right: DePaulo, Rothe, Thulin, Chapman, Atwood, Rogers, Klaneski, M.; Zezema, Black, Schlauder, Russ, fourth Row, Left to Right: McClain, Rosa, Hopkins, Tessier, Le-May, B.; Kleneski, P.; Gouley, Innes, Masopust, Manning, Rcnzullo, Foster, R.; Birch. Fifth Row, Left to Right: Gauthier, Young, Foster, W.; Westby, Potter, Edwards, Baldwin, Antworth. 1969 First Row. Left to Right: Torrence, Bouchard, Corcoran, Gangloff, Long, Fazekas. Bowkett, Manning, Borowski, Sokolowski. Second Row, Left to Right: Belonick, Volovski, Famigletti, Costick, Hathaway, Dziezyc, Slevinsky, Anderson, Butler, Woina, Mueller, White, Willard, Rinkis, Lecko. Third Row, Left to Right: Case, Oliver, Gizzie, Lowther, Ryan, Perry, Kentana, McBride, Gandy, Shear, Eckert. Fourth Row, Left to Right: Norton, DePecol, McGoldrick, Chamberlain, Darasz, Pecka, Parsons, Johnston, Kelley, Day, Ober, Desrocher, Cook. Fifth Row, Left to Right: Benedict, Johnston, Zola, Kovaleski, Thomson, Olmstead, Kane. 1970 Fi 5 Row, Left to Right: Butler, Gill, Price, Barks, Gangloff, Schlicher, Coss, Collins, Laplante, Doolittle. Second Row, Left to j d ameJa Smit]f Lbermuth, S.; Laurentano, Lowther, Me Adam, VanDeusen, Butkevich, Bergman, Hubbard, Cook, Barberet. Third Row, Left to Right: Dilger, Lowther, Worden, Guarnieri, Knowlton, Day, Stack, Pronovost, VanBuren, Wilson, Tedesco, Sand-ford, Foster, L.; Gordenier, Corriveau, Geddes, Gilbert, Christophy, Moreau, Gobin, Lytle, Thomson. Fourth Row, Left to Right: Lamay, Morrow, Cray, Palowy, Brown, Conklin, Ericson, Foster, G.; Mariano, Bellmay, Manning, Pelky. Fifth Row, Left to Right. Hellerich, Lovallo, Chipman, Pfeffeur, Zeliff, Towne, Rogers, Burzler, Erwin, Lecko, Elwood, Whittaker, Mahoney, Brazee, Perry, St. John! Skerstonas, L.; Guillet, Gangloff, K.; Johnston. Sixth Row, Left to Right: Skerstonas, R.; Ferary, Newsome, White, Lewis, Wiles, Dayton, Sullivan, Weeks, Dusak, Woznikatis, Mackenzie, Ubermuth, C. 1971 First Row, Left to Right: Foster, Atwood, Sangster, Hart, Thompson, K.; Costick, T.; Baldwin, Parson, Thompson, M.; Rinkus, Costick, R. Second Row, Left to Right: Antworth, Corriveau, Henderson, Johnson, VanBuren, Barberet, Hayward, Torrence, Wilcox, DePaulo, Cook, Hoppe. Third Row, Left to Right: Mackenzie, R.; Moreau, Klaneski, Butkevich, Lcmay, Tracy, Platt, Freidland, French, Ray, Booth, Borowy, Kuharski. Fourth Row, Left to Right: Kordis, Christensen, Rogers, Thomas, Barren, Conklin, Eckert, Fox, Cahill, Lyga, Harlow. Fifth Row, Left to Right: Seabourn, E.; Osowicki, Darasz, Winter, Daoust, Scott, Ellis, Buckley, Lourinovicz, Heacox, Herman, Cook. J.; DePecol, Smith, Lytle, Slevinski, Hotchkiss. Sixth Row, Left to Right: Kingsbury, Case, Chamberlain, W.; Perbeck, Mackenzie, D. Underclassmen Snaps 42 ACTIVITIES STUDENT COUNCIL—First Row, Left to Right: VanDusen, Duncan Lyga, Thompson. Second Row, Left to Right: Ramariez, Thulin, Chapman. Nichols, McCleary, Stevens, Case. Third Row, Left to Right: Mr. Wilber, Advisor; Bowkett, Tindell, Mrs. Abell, Advisor; Havens, Thompson, Gould Student Council The Student Council of Thomaston High School functions as the medium between the students and the administration. The council is composed of eighteen members elected from the six grades of the school. In its regular meetings, held at least twice a month it prescribes studied solutions to student problems, as well as allotting funds, sanctioning student activities, and forming general student policy. Many of the tasks from former years have been continued this year. The book store is available for those students and teachers who wish to purchase literature for classroom and outside use; ice cream has become a very popular seller at lunch time as well as at basketball games. Also the suggestion box remains for the benefit of those who wish to see their ideas given thoughtful consideration. The Thomaston Chapter is affiliated with National Association of Student Council and the Connecticut Federation of Student Council. Its by-laws and principles are stated in the Student Council Constitution. President—Russell Chapman Vice President—Raymond Nicholls Secretary—Kathy McCleary Treasurer—Douglas Thulin Student Council in Action- Student Council Officers OWL STAFF—first Row, Left to Right: Voghel, Martone, Stevens, Chizinski, Westby, Tindell, McCleary, Thompson, Atwood. Second Row, Left to Right: Mr. Foley, Advisor; Dickinson, Hamernik, Gandy, Johnston. Long, Kordis, Flynn, Hopkins, Martin, Baserw- ski, Levesque. Third Row, Left to Right: Morton, Coss, Conklin, Lavallo, DelVaglio, Cathy; Cyr, DelVaglio, Chris; Famiglietti, Chan-don, St. John. Owl Staff The Owl Staff is one of the largest and most popular organizations in the school. The main purpose of this staff is producing the annual yearbook. The staff consists of three main sections: the business staff which handles the finances; the literary staff, which is responsible for the write ups; and the typing staff which does the final assembling and typing. There is much work put into the composing of this yearbook. Deadlines have to be met, extra money has to be raised, photographs have to be taken, and most important of all, yearbooks have to be sold. The organization of this yearbook is certainly not considered a task, it is a job that is done cheerfully for the good of our school. Editors—Karen Tindell, Claudia Westby Assistant Editor—Kathy McCleary Business Editor—Elaine Chizinski Literary Editor—Carol Stevens Photography Editor—Robert Thompson Oh, those receipts! Next year it’s all hers. Editors— —Editors Writeups to be proofread. Who’s Who? National Honor Society This June when you see car loads of students with swim suits and food baskets heading for Mrs. Platt’s cottage on Bantam Lake you can be sure it’s the day of the Honor Society’s annual picnic. “All work and no play” is not their motto, despite popular opinion. The Honor Society of Thomaston High School is a chapter of the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools. Its purpose is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, service, and leadership and to develop character in students of Thomaston High School. Founded in 1943 the chapter has been an active and challenging activity for junior and senior students for more than twenty years. President: Ruth Coss Vice President: Ellen Domaratius Secretary: Cathy DelVaglio Business Manager: Geoffrey Havens First Row, Left to Right: Domaratius, Del Vaglio, Del Vaglio, Rosengren. Second Row, Left to Right: Lytle, Volovski, Havens, Coss. Drama The Drama Club is one of the oldest and most popular organizations in the school. Each year all those interested in acting and stage work are invited to join. In the Spring a play is presented, sometimes in conjunction with the Music Department. Working in the Drama Club provides good experience in the field of acting and offers a means of self-expression, besides combining responsibility with fun. Miss Maureen Dinan is the advisor assisted by Miss Paula Warichar. Junior High “Meet Arizona” First Row: Left to Bight: Long, Tracey, Chizinski, Westby, Tindell, Esdale, Mariano, Little, Johnston. Second Row, Left to Right: Miss Dinan, Advisor; Biggclow, Dickinson, Landers, DelVaglio, Hamernik, Gobin, Rogers, McAdam, Scher, Levesque, Stjohn, Del-Vaglio, Grelo, N.; Lovalio, Conklin. Third Row, Left to Right: Parsons, Hudak, Vingeant, Grelo, Gobin, Robinson, Johnston, M.; Masopust, Chandon. Fourth Row, Left to Right: O’Brien, Klaneski, Coss, Stevens, Kelley, Morris, McCleary, Darrus, Boccardi. fifth Row, Left to Right: Almeda, Johnson, Mitchell, Nicholes, Martone, Whitley. Future Homemakers of America The Future Homemakers of America Club has welcomed fifty girls into its membership this year. We are constantly on the move to promote good wholesome activities to round our lives. The club is based on building future foundations for us in our families, homes and community. The four chosen goals for this year are projects concerning operation shut-in, leisure time, constructive time, jobs, careers, and you, and Project Boost to churn them together. “We are the Future Homemakers of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hopes.” President—Melissa Johnson Vice President—Christine Krulicki Secretary—Doreen Frechette Treasurer—Joanne Flynn Assistant Treasurer—Barbara Larson Parliamentarian—Sylvia Tanski Recreation Leader—Audrey Fenwick First Row, Left to Right: Paczkowski, Bouchard. Baserwski, Lavigne, Sgrillo, Long, Bowkett, Borowski, Smith, J.; Second Row, Left to Right: DePaulo, Flynn, Tanner, Gandy, Kentana, Sears, Black, Price, Ryan, Westby, Perbeck, Atwood, Price, Fox, Lawther. Third Row, Left to Right: Thulin, Wagner, Johnson, Smith, D.; Zeziama, Krulicki, Frechette, Morris, Grelo, Fenwick, Pfaefflin, Fourth Row, Left to Right: Guillet, Scully, Dusak, Famiglietti, Callahan, Atherton, Sinklcr, Cahill, Weeks, Knox, Radulewicz, Sokolowsik, Tanski. Fifth Row, Left to Right: Klaneski, Cyr, Case, Bergman, Larsons, Darasz. Brown and Gold First Row, Left to Right: Krulicki, Volovski, Little, Pelky, Bergman, Anderson, Fazekas, Mathews, Thomson. Second Row, Left to Right: Mrs. O’Connor, Advisor; Baserwski, Martin, Grclo, Thompson, Frechette, Voghel, Lamay, Lyga, Sullivan, Hannon, Levesque. Third Row, Left to Right: Sinkler, Grelo, Lowthcr, Hamernik, Pcrbcck, Smith, Famiglietti, Chandon, VanDusen. Fourth Row, Left to Right: Tanski, Cahill, Lytle, Lytle, Sokolowski, Lytle, Hudak, Cyr, Masopust. Fifth Row: Left to Right: Havens, Domaratius, Callahan, Parsons, Larsons, Vilkaitis. Editor—Susan Voghel The Brown and Gold is Thomaston High’s school newspaper. Members of the organization have such jobs as coverage of current events in the school, typing, mimeographing and circulation. Meetings are held about twice a month, where plans are made out to make the newspaper the best ever. The club is under the able supervision of Mrs. O’Connor. Editor—Susan Voghel Jr. High Editor—Ruth Guillet Production Manager—Sue Mathews Business Manager—Barbara Larson Sports Editor—Tommy VanDusen Sports Editor—Jimmy Anderson 51 Chorus Once again the senior high chorus presented the annual Christmas and Spring Concerts. The Chorus together with the band and many solo performances made both nights extremely successful. These annual concerts demonstrate the unselfish time and effort put into them by the members, but all this would almost be impossible without the dedication of our advisor, Mr. Collins. Therefore a very special appreciation is owed to Mr. Collins who liberally devotes his time to make our chorus both enjoyable and rewarding. First Row, Left to Right: Westby, Tindell, Tanner, Oliver, Michaud, Thomson, McManus, Bouchard, Black, Christophy, Kentana. Second Row, Left to Right: DelVaglio, C.; Gobin, Vigeant, Dusak, Grelo, Dickinson, Conklin, Thulin, Corriveau, Esdale, Rothe, St. John, Sullivan, Fenwick, Gobin, C.; Pfaefflin, Cyr, Johnston, Coss. Third Row, Left to Right: Landers, Case, Masopust, Webber, Gancos, Stevens, Knox, Eckert, Kelley, Doolittle, Bergman, Fourth Row, Left to Right: Whiteley, Kane, Almeida, Dewell, Renzullo, Andrade, Thomson, Slevinsky, Koenigsbauer, Guertin, Norton, Michaud, Johnson, Webber, B.; Mr. Collins, Advisor. Band President—Robert Thomson Program Chairman—Evelyn Eckert Band Manager-—Keith Murdock Librarian—Judy Chandon Publicity—Heidi Pfeuffer Under the direction of Mr. Robert Collins and several enthusiastic officers, the Thomaston High School band has shown excellent musicianship during the 1965-1966 school year. The main objective of the band this year was to make their music “sound” even though the instrumentation was small. This was achieved only by the determination and total co-operation of the band members. The band took on some new responsibilities this year. The Danbury State College Wind Ensemble, The University of Connecticut Concert Band, and McLures Student Band were guests at the school. First Row, Left to Right: Hubbard, Butler, Lowther, Butler, Doolittle, Pfeaffer Second Row, Left to Right: Chandon, Day, Landers, Chandon, Van Deusen, B.; Bergman Third Row, Left to Right: Mueller, Drzwecki, Eckert, Thompson, Mr. Collins, Advisor; Pierpont, Murdock, Thulin, Fourth Row, Left to Right: Rogers, Johnston, Parsons, Michaud, Van Deusen. Bibliosophs If one day while walking through the halls of T.H.S. you happen to notice a group of girls dressed in plaid skirts with madras blouses and unmatching knee-socks, or something of that sort, don’t panic! It’s only initiation day for the Bibliosophs. The Bibliosophs Club has that rare combination of fun, socializing and education all wrapped into one. Once a Bibliosoph always a Bibliosoph; this saying surely holds true for these girls. They are devoted to their club and they do all they can for the good of our school. A few of their many jobs are caring for the library and its books, aiding students to use the library properly, cataloging books, and arranging displays for the bulletin board. The Bibliosophs also take charge of the candy counter at basketball games, where they earn their money for their annual spring vacation. Books, book, and more books First Row, Left to Right: Sokolowski, Lovallo. Volovski. Krulicki, Kordis, Flynn, Guillet, Scully. Second Row, Left to Right: Miss Goodwin, Advisor, Domaratius, Rronovost, St. John, DelVaglio, Coss. Tanski, Larson. Future Nurses of America The Future Nurses Club of Thomaston High School is now an established part of the extracurricular activities. The club is open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who are interested in nursing or some other medical field. Lucille Mathes, the school nurse, is the club advisor -and under her guidance the club participates in many community activities. Trips are taken to hospitals and other such institutions. Club meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. President—Nancy Ashak Vice President—Judy Kordis Secretary—Cheryl Kingsbury Treasurer—Diane St. John Program Chairman—Christine Lytle First Row, Left to Right: Costick, Kordis. Second Row, Left to Right: Pronovost, Chandon, Kingsbury, Ashak, Callahan, S.; Third Row, Left to Right: Carey, Mrs. Mathes, Advisor; Callahan, G.; St. John, Conklin, Future Teachers of America First Row, Left to Right: Gandy, Lytle. Second Row, Left to Right: Volovski, Lovallo, Coss, Rosengrcn, Del Vaglio, Del Vaglio. Third Row, Left to Right: Corcoran. McCleary, Miss Cangloff, Advisor; Gancos. The Future Teachers of America Club has put together an active program of learning. The Club meets twice a month and its activities include observing high school and grammar classes, engaging speakers, and sending girls and boys to state meetings. We also have had many cake sales for a money making project. This year two of our members showed slides and spoke to the club about the summer they spent abroad to Germany and Switzerland. The purpose of the club is to help students gain a better insight and understanding of the psychology of learning. We also get a better understanding of the requirements for a teacher. President—Linda Rosengren Vice President—Cathy Del Vaglio Secretary—Ruth Coss Treasurer—Diane Lovallo Historian—Cris Del Vaglio 5b We leave the education of our children in your hands! Ski Club In its third year, the Ski Club is another one of the active clubs in Thomaston High School. This year the club plans on two ski trips, one possibly to Mt. Snow- in Vermont. To make the trips possible, many money making projects, such as having a movie and cookie sales were planned. All club members are also required to be members of the Nava Ski Hill. The club is under the supervision of Mr. Nemicolo and Mr. Holbrook. President—Claudia Samson Vice President—Lee Tingley Secretary—Susan Conklin Treasurer—Kathy Chandon Program Chairman—Kippy Brammer First Row, Left to Right: Pierpont, J.; Chizinski, Gobin, Duffany, Duncan, Parsons, Wood, Boccardi, Landers. Second Row, Left to Right: Mr. Holbrook, Advisor; Samson, McClcary, Chandon, Conklin, Morrison, Holbrook, Tingley, Rien, Whiteley, Brammer, Johnston, Thompson, Byram, Mr. Nemicolo, Advisor. Third Row, Left to Right: Kasper, Johnson, Jacques, Mathewson, Nichols, Thomson Pierpont, F.; Whiteley, R.; Ryan. Art Club First Row, Left to Right: Scully, Long, Bowkett, Corcoran. Second Row, Left to Right: Schaludcr, Brink, Grelo, Pfaefflin, Mrs. Makepeace, Advisor; Rogers, Chapman. Third Row, Left to Right: Cyr, Corcoran, Havens. Parsons, Mitchell. The Art Club is now in its second year. Its members include ninth through twelfth grade students. The purpose of the art club is to bring out and to further develop possible artistic talent. It also gives its members a better understanding of art and more pleasure from it. The members are allowed to work on their own, making their own decisions on doing what they enjoy most in art. The club meets once every two weeks under the supervision of Mrs. Makepeace. President—Maureen Corcoran Vice President—Mary Scully Secretary—-Tony Havens Treasurer—Yvonne Bowkett OFFICERS: Yvonne, Mary, Maureen, Tony S8 Sculptress at work. Latin Club On the third Monday of each month the members of the Latin Club get together and the great clock of time is turned back to the Roman Civilization which moves farther away with each passing day. The Latin Club seeks to find information to truly Romanize their banquet—the highlight of the year. At the banquet togas and tunics are worn and a menu similar to that of the Romans is served. President—Ellen Domaratius Vice President—Ralph Reddick Secretary—Becky Morris Treasurer—Leslie Barks Publicity Chairman—Cheryl Kingsbury First Row, Left to Right: Johnston, S.; Barks, Hubbard, Esdale, Mariano, Parsons, Long, Flynn, Sullivan. Second Row, Left to Right: Miss Conroy, Advisor; Robinson, Del Vaglio, Hathaway, Ashak, Morris, Boccardi, Picrpont, Burns, Rien, Volovski, Dickenson. Third Row Left to Right: Havens, Martone, Domaratius, Smith, Johnston, M.; Dente, Lovallo, Kingsbury. Thulin, Reddick. Press Club Kneeling: Hubbard, Hopkins First Row, Left to Right: Mitchell, Mariano, McAdam, Rosengrcn, Robertson, Mathewson. Second Row, Left to Right: Cyr, Harlow, Miss Warichar, Advisor; Stevens, Burns, Boccardi. The newly established Press Club under the direction of Miss Warichar, makes weekly reports to the local and Waterbury newspapers on the most current events of Thomaston High School. It is a relatively small club which collaborates each week to collect the various news items and assemble them for the press. Linda Rosengren, Gayliss Robinson, Claudia McAdam, and Miss Warichar work earnestly together to gather the most current news. These girls were elected to represent the entire group. 60 ATHLETICS First Row, Left to Right: Collins, Martonc, Osowiecki, Belonick. Second Row, Left to Right: Batick, Kasper, Waldron, Mr. Kennedy, Packer, Pont, Johnston. Varsity Basketball Bears. ... ....62 Wamogo ....45 Bears. . . . ....69 Litchfield . . . . ....70 Bears. . . . ....70 Wolcott Bears. . . . . ...67 Watertown ....73 Bears.... ....74 Washington ....70 ggw Bears.... ....60 Wamogo ... .71 Bears.... ....63 Litchfield . . . . ... .79 Jplg Bears.... ....92 Wolcott ....64 Bears.... ....85 Terryville ... . ....59 1 Bears.... ....59 Washington . . . ....73 Bears.... ....65 LaSalette ....65 Wr] Bears.... ....69 LaSalette . .. . ....59 Bears. . . . ....56 Woodbury . . . . .... 78 $ Bears .•. . . ....71 Woodbury . . . . ....82 Bears.... ....56 Watertown . .. . ....78 Bears.... ....71 Southbury ... . ....84 Bears. . . . ....46 Southbury .... ....63 Bears.... ....75 Terryville . . . . . ...60 62 First Row, Left to Right: Ostrowski, Gomes, Nygren, Flynn, Pelkey. Second Row, Left to Right: DePecol, Westby, Powloski, Gauthier, Potter, Kryzanowski. Junior Varsity Basketball Bears. . . . ....59 Wamogo ....53 Bears. . . . ....54 Wolcott ....62 Bears. . . . ....68 Washington . . ....58 Bears. . . . ....62 Litchfield . . . . ....60 Bears. . . . ....56 Terryville .... ....44 Bears. . . . ....60 LaSallette ....37 Bears. . . . ....68 Woodbury . . . . Bears. . . . ....54 Watertown .... ....68 Bears. . . . ....67 Southbury ....57 66 Litchfield .........64 54 Watertown ..........64 55 Wanlogo ............35 57 Wolcott ............62 54 Washington .........68 58 LaSalette ..........61 53 Woodbury ...........54 46 Southbury ..........57 58 Terryville .........61 64 Basketball Snaps 65 First Row, Left to Right: Hamernik, Smith. Second Row: Left to Right: Little, Westby, Esdale, Hirleman, Pierpont. Third Row, Left to Right: Morris, Costic, Vigeant, Hannon, Johnson, Hirleman. Cheerleaders We’re Thomaston bom and Thomaston bred And when we die we’ll be Thomaston dead So Rah-Rah for Thomaston, Rah-Rah for Thomaston Rah-Rah for Thomaston High . . . Come on you Thomaston boys let’s fall in line We play a game and win it every time With speed and action you will always find We’re T.H.S. in all our sports We are, We are, We are . .. We fight, fight, fight, fight, all the time And to the top we’ll always quickly climb We stand for fair play square play Sis cum bah—Rah—Rah—Rah! We Support the Thomaston Captains Denise and Joan 66 Left to Right: Smith, Morton, Chandon, Atwood, Perbeck, Miss Tomasiello, Coach; Fasekas, Chininski, Pfeuffer, Coss, Domaratius, McAdam. The Thomaston High girls varsity basketball team has done an outstanding job this year. They finished up their season in second place in the Berkshire League. This year as in others the girls had had that indefinable something, commonly known as the will to win. Then success is due largely to the coach who is tops in their opinion. Throughout the year there was fun and hard work combined, and throughout all their games they showed true spirit. The captains were Pam Morton and Elaine Chizinski. Thomaston.... 30 Litchfield..........25 Thomaston.... 22 Wamogo .............42 Thomaston.... 49 Alumni..............14 Thomaston.... 60 Lewis Mill........,.19 Thomaston.... 31 Woodbury ..;........38 Thomaston.... 36 Litchfield..........33 Thomaston.... 46 Southbury ..........19 Thomaston....36 Bethel ...............35 Thomaston.... 28 Woodbury ...........41 Thomaston.... 38 Wamogo .............21 Thomaston____32 Washington..........30 Thomaston.... 36 Washington..........28 Thomaston.... 45 Southbury ..........29 Thomaston----33 Wolcott ............33 68 Parsons Darasz' ° Righ‘: V°lovski Chapman- Ke Case. Second Row, Left to Right: Miss Tomasiello, Coach; Sullivan, Rogers, Although the girl’s junior varsity basketball season has not been too successful, the girls have been lighthearted and have remained spirited about it. They have realized winning is not the main objective, but the feeling of closeness and sportsmanship ranks first in importance. Another person to share this feeling is the new coach, Miss Tomasiello. This is Miss Tomasiello’s first teaching and coaching experience and she is continually searching for ways to better the team. Co-Captains for this year’s basketball team are Susanne Fazekas and Gail Chapman. Thomaston.... 19 Litchfield .......17 Thomaston.... 2 Wamogo ...........10 Thomaston.... 5 Lewis Mills.......18 Thomaston.... 6 Woodbury .........10 Thomaston.... 2 Litchfield .......16 Thomaston.... 5 Southbury ........14 Varsity Soccer This year’s varsity soccer team coached by Mr. Kennedy was for the most part a rebuilding year, with the team containing mostly juniors and sophomores. Led by Capt. Kip Brammer the team came through with some exciting victories. Vern Pont was the team’s leading scorer and John Belonick was the team’s defensive standout. Other seniors who helped in the team’s victories were: Ed Waldron, George Kasper, Art Johnson, and Chuck Holbrook. With many returning lettermen, the years ahead should be good ones for T.H.S. soccer. Row 1, Left to Right: Whalen, Koenigsbauer, Parson, Brammer, Ostroski, LaMay, Holbrook, Holman. Row 2: Johnson, White, Belonick, Westby, Samela, Pont, Batick. Row 3: Burns, Boguslawskf, Packer, Osowiecki, Mr. Kennedy, Perbeck, Waldron, Kryzanowski, Atwood Thomaston 1...............Northwestern 2 Thomaston 1.............'Woodbury 3 Thomaston 2.............Southbury 1 Thomaston 0...............Washington 1 Thomaston 0............Litchfield 2 Thomaston 0..........Woodbury 1 Thomaston 2..........Wamogo 0 Thomaston 2..........Wamogo 1 Thomaston 0..............! Southbury 1 Thomaston 0..........Washington 3 Thomaston 0..........Litchfield 4 Field Hockey In it s fourth year of existence, the Girls’ Field Hockey Team has continued to strive in skill, sportsmanship, and determination to win. Even though the season wasn’t a decisive victory, the team displayed a lot of enthusisam and skill through the efforts of the coach, Miss Tomasiello. Pam Morton was chosen captain. The old and the new skills of the girls will be brought together for a more victorious team next year. The season was concluded with a Lasagna supper at the home of Miss Tomasiello, where the girls enjoyed a night of laughs and fun. Row 1, Left to Right: Atwood, Black, Bouchard, Fenwick, Long, Borowski, Johnston. Row 2: Foster, Samson, Case, Rosengren, Drzwecki, Chandon, Morton. Row 3: Chizinski, Smith, Morris, Black, Miss Tomasiello, Volovski, Landers, Conklin Thomaston 0 5 Thomaston 1 5 Thomaston 2 10 Thomaston 3 3 Thomaston 0 3 Thomaston 2 3 Thomaston 2 4 Thomaston 1 3 Thomaston 2 1 Thomaston 2 1 First Row, Left to Right: O’Brien, Flynn, Boccardi, Birch, Pelkey, Collins. Second Roivy Left to Right: Waldron, Brammer, Gill, Desrochers, Third Rowy Left to Right: Byrnes, Perbeck, Roberts, Kryzanowski, Mr. Giannamore, Coach. Baseball 72 How do you expect to win the game? Home here I come! First Row, Left to Right: Morris, Sokolowski, Corriveau, Black, Smith, D.; Second Row, Left to Right: Morton, Smith, Cyr, Eckert. Third Row, Left to Right: Tanski, Mrs. Gallagher, Coach. Girls Softball 73 Practice Makes Perfect Action Shots 74 Action Shots Practice Makes Perfect Senior BEST DRESSED Claudia and George MOST OPTIMISTIC Christine and Gary MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED Boh and Claudia QUIETEST CHANGED MOST BEST DANCERS Edith and Ernie Kippy and Rosemary Linda and George 76 Superlatives MOST GULLIBLE Elaine and Bobby PERSONALITY’ PLUS Karen and Russ CLASS ARTIST Susan and Glenn MOST ATHLETIC Pam and George CUTEST Russ and Dorthea CLASS WIT Susan and Mike MOST JOVIAL Karen and Art MOST DESIRABLE DATE Melissa and George MOST POPULAR Claudia and Russ MOST TALENTED Linda and Gary BEST DRIVERS Denise and Bill BEST LOOKING MOST TYPICAL T.H.S. CLASS CLOWNS Denise and Kippy Carol and Russ Susan and Art 78 CLASS BRAINS Laurie and Geff NICEST EYES Janice and Paul CLASS MUSICIANS Tommy and Evelyn MOST SINCERE Kenny and Carol DID MOST FOR THE CLASS Susan and Gary BEST ALL-AROUND Susan and Russ MOST STUDIOUS Chris and Billy The Senior Auction Bios Pu y;, •qooqjBo; uoiSBiuom IB 8JB9A xis jno JO no � 1!AUI 6996 [ J« ssb oqi Si T It W m% N • � . lit I ir II IJI H ♦Jlfj . rr V Ac X j . mt S ' ' • r ?