Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1956 volume:

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It has been present in the English language for centuries and in the minds of men almost since time began. The first man who allowed his mind to enter the world of dreams brought fantasy into use. Today, our homes and our libraries possess innumerable books that contain stories of fantasy that we have inherited from the ages. Many people of our time are con- tributing even more to fantasy. Walt Disney, as a prime example, has awakened the spirit of fantasy in the hearts of young and old alike. Fantasy is a word that calls to mind all the beauty created by the imagination - castles in the sky, knights in shining armor, wonderlands . . . Ours is an age of stark reality, our thoughts concern scientific achievements, the defense of nations against aggression, the building of factories and skyscrapers, crime. However, there are certain groups of people who have no thoughts of these problems. We are such a group, we, the Class of 1956, who are rapidly approaching graduation from high school. We are concerned with all the happiness and joys that life is waiting to offer us, just as the happiness and joy that reigns in the castles in the sky. Our minds are 'filled with exalted ambitions of adventure, prosperity, success. We will soon be entering the world and we seek to conquer it, as knights in armor in quest of life's challenges. The world is our wonderland, teeming with mystery, marvels and mirth. We consider not the burdens of the world but lightheartedness, and Alice-in-Wonderland curiosity and gaiety. Years after our graduation ceremonies have been completed, we will retain in out hearts the memories of our high school days as a wonderful dreamg we will re- member these days among the happiest of our lives. The laughter and the fun, parties and dances, the excitement and thrills of the athletic events, and the friendships that we have enjoyed will create this dream. We will reap from these memories the same pleasant feeling that we obtained from our experiences with fantasy. 2 fehicafinn M355 A. RAB COLSON MR' THOMAS H SKI We, the Class of 1956, proudly dedicate this, our yearbook, to Colson Miss A. Rae and Mr. Thomas H. Skrim who have given generously of their time and have contributed d welfare. much to our pleasure an 3 VIRGINIA AMBROSE tteen: of 1 carts, message i We are about to cross an important bridge in our lives, the bridge of high school graduation. We are proud to be the first class to complete three gratifying years in this beautiful school of ours. Soon we shall receive our diplomas with satisfaction, as they signify three years of achievement and learning which will help us to succeed with confidence and under- standing of the problems in -the great world which lies before us. Our paths will lead us into many different fields of life, but we shall always look back with fond memories to the many happy moments of our high school days. Assembling this book. has been a work of pleasure, but it would not have been possible without the invalu- able guidance of Miss A. Rae Colson, faculty adviser, and the tireless support of each member of the staff. To each of these I should like to express my sincere thanks and deep appreciation. I should like to express my appreciation to Mr. Fred A. Clark for our inside covet design, to Bill Kolouch for his help with our Photography, and to Brown Studio. To O'Toole and Sons, Incorporated, go our grateful thanks for their co-operation. Our deepest gratitude also is ex- tended to our teachers and advisers who have unselfishly guided us through these memorable years. May I express my sincere thanks and humble grateful- ness to the Class of '56 for electing me editor-in-chief of our yearbook. Working for you and with you has been a great privilege and pleasure which I shall always cherish. I wish to every one of you, fellow classmates, the very best of fortune and happiness in the future. May God bless you all! F ing of Hearts' 255332 If I were to ask you - the Class of 1956 - what you wanted most in the world, I think your answer would be, A world at Peace. But is a world at peace a possibility or just a meaningless dream? A world of peace can only come about- through our careful planning, and by having faith in our ability to change. What we want is the right to live, to progress, and tozshare in fairness and justice the richness of the earth. We should share these things with all peoples of all races and religions, be they jew, Catholic, or Protestant, black or white, for in the words of the Declaration of Independence all men are created equal. We cannot, we must not, just dream and think of these things. We must actually do something about them. What can we do? We can start by building in ourselves the best possible human traits of self- control, ability to get along with other peoples, to think logically, to be tolerant of other's customs and opinions. And just as one molecule sets in motion a chain reaction, one righteous person will set in mo- tion the reaction of peace and love. I will close, leaving not only to the Class of 1956 but to everyone everywhere this little poem to think about' Unless within my heart I hold Abiding peace No league of nations can succeed Nor will strife cease. If I myself see every fault In kin and friend The.world may never see the day When war will end. MALVIN GOLDBERG ,f ff X 4 p If P'f f - 'G ,f' fr, - X f!,'!'1'.' 1 'X f, ,If f I' 'N 'Q I ' .f I ff. , ,f X 1 1 .v ' .4 ,WL- A SEA? X 6 ls? X Y 4 ffm jfdifors E. Truex, J. Donaghue, C. Chidsey, J. Watson, M. Gometz V. Ambrose, Miss Colson, L. Carter, A. Prentice, S. Meri thew, M. Goldberg, P. Carone, E. Mislick, P. Rose. 1' Elm Staff First Row: A. Almandinger, P. Rust, M. Oliver, J. Tayler, N. Detweiler, C. King, J. Ostrowski J. Carlin, D. Caldwell. Second Row: J. Goodell, P. Wilder, J. Ruglio, J, Ford, R. Randall, M Peterson, S. Touhman, N. Kudla, B. Riccardo, P. Dawidowicz, P. Larson. Third Row: M. Hayes R. Yocum, M. Carr, S. Moore, M. Cutler, J. Hutchins, C. Wolcott, P. Fagan, B. Kutsavage, M Mabey. Fourth Row: A. Vignone, C. Pellettieri, B. Schroll, M. Hayes, N. Stefano, J. Steege, A DeBonee, M. Della Rocco, R. Steele. Fifth Row: M. McCue, M. Murphy, B. Coughlin, R. Skelly S. Giorifriddo, C. Wallace, R. Fippinger, G. Grover, R. Kerber, D. Messer, B. Griswold. Court Hhvisers MXSS ELVA F. C HENEY MR- WILLIA M E. PARKE R, JR x To s Elva F. Cheney Mis and Mr. William E. Parker, Jr. go our sincere thanks for their ' nderstanding unfailing guidance and u advisers. as class Cfourff Jllagi irate,-5 MR. HARVEY R. FULLER Superintendent MR. THOMAS H. SKIRM Principal f i t Q I :til 5 ,JL ,,,-f 25:21 Q A . I ...I , , 'Jn .f i J sf . -ess M f' ,, '52 t 'W f 541' 32.555223-:iff--.. Vu ., ,1tfYHk:fF:iatg,.5fi.:WFf 'if i MR. FELIX A. BABEL Arrirtanz Principal 13 First Row, Left to Right: Mrs. Carl D. Jenson, Secretary g Miss M. Gertrude Conwayg Mrs. Thomas B. Preston. Second Row: Mr. Arthur R, Enquist, jing Mr. A. Philip Keelerg Mr. Harvey R. Fuller, Superintendent of Schoolsug Mr. Irving E. Partridge, jr., Chairman g Mr. Frank Madden, jr.g Mr. Winston C. Macdonoughg Mr. Herbert C. Skiff. J. 7 Sag MR. F. ELLIS BACKMAN MISS A. ENA BOLDUC MISS JANETTE I. BRIMNER Social Science Department Language Department Business Education Department Man MRS. CELESTINE CASA MISS ELVA F. CHENEY English Department Mathematics Department 7,4 MR. FRED A. CLARK MISS A. RAE COLSON MISS HELEN CURTIS Art Department English Department Physical Education Department MR. ANTHONY De.IOl-IN MISS VIOLA R. FOSTER MR. PERLEY C. FULLERTON Business Education Department Music Department Mathematics Department NV C 1621 t 5 . N V s R - p . 5 f MISS M. ELAINE FULTON MRS. HELEN B. HUMPHREY Home Economics Department Language Department MR. LAWRENCE S. HUTNICK MISS CONSTANCE KELLEY MRS. MARIE I. KELLUM Science Department Language Department Business Education Department 9 MR. ANTHONY LATINA MR. ERNEST P. LEWIS, JR. MR. MILLARD H. MASON Industrial Arts Department Science Department Physical Education Department I V 'V . Q 'Av '4 QVAVI v :b w AM AVAYAVAVAVAVA MR. OLIVER C. MELLEN MR. GEORGE A. MULLIN Language Department Social Science Department MR. HOWARD W. NEIDEI, MR. WILLIAM E. PARKER, JR. MISS MARCIA W. PINKHAM Industrial Arts Department Science Department Business Education Department MR. JOSEPH L. SHANAHAN, jR. MR. MILTON SMITH MR. CLARENCE WESTCOTT Librarian English Department Music Department 590 I 1 'flu om agus! MRS. ELEANOR M. WILSON English Department 9 O H0 ODS' Q ffm vm Y 1 MR. LAURENCE H. Wll.SON MRS. MARIORIE V. WINDSOR MR. ROBERT N. YARROW Science Department English Department Social Studies Department f fx I I f-s ,f , uEnx 'ng7 ew L faxhfiegg Q ' sI,,rwgI iz, I . I ,L,, f hk' ff f ' '- if SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS MALVIN GOLDBERG DERMOD KELLEHER PATRICIA CARONE ELLEN MISLICK Prexident Vice-President Secrelary Treaxurer 601114 Sqnirfnzs JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS ROBERT STEELE RICHARD WAMESTER VIRGINIA AMBROSE AUDREY PRENTICE Prefidenf Vim' Prexident Secretary Treaxurer SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS IS I3 GEORGE LaCAVA MARYANN HAYES ELIZABETH TRUEX JUDITH GOODELL President Vive-Prexiflefzt Serretary Treasurer gg Sign MARCELLE ALBERT To he good ir to he happy. Marcie . . . cute . . .tall . . . clear thinker . . . efhcient and dependable loves a good time . . . It was exactly like it, only different . . . excel- lent dancer . . . whiz at roller skating . . . always ready to lend a helping hand . . . plans to attend College . . . she's sure to be a success. Girls' Sports 4g Girls' Chorus 45 Mixed Choir 3: Senior Play Pro- duction Staff 4. DONNA LEE ALBRECHT A quiet exterior conceal: much. Donna . . . quiet in class, but after class-? . . . always ready for a good time . Sorry, I have to go home and write a letter . . . quite interested in the Armed Forces . . . plans to work at Aetna Fire . . . is planning a fu- ture marriage after graduation . . . Happiness be yours! ARLYNE MILDRED ALMANDINGER A little fun, a little quiet. Arlyne . . . quiet at times but ready for fun . . . quite a sense of humor . . . Let's go to Friendly's, Pat . . . pos- sesses wit shown only to her close friends , . . her future plans are to attend college . . . good luck in all your en- deavors. Choir 2, 33 Senior Plays Produc- tion Stafl' 45 Senior Plays Usher 41 Elm Stal? 41 French Club 2g Sen- ior Ball Committee Chairman 4. VIRGINIA M. AMBROSE Whatever the doe: ir rlone with .ro much ease, In 'her alone 'tis natural to plearef' Ginny . . . always has a smile and a kind word for everyone . . . one of our busiest gals . . . line seamstress . . . al- ways neat and well-dressed . . . in Ginny we have efh- ciency at its peak . . . good student . . . will be a real success in Junior College, where she plans to take up secretarial work. Student Council 2, 5. 4-Treasurer 3-Secretary 4g Choir 3: Elm Leaves 2g Leaders' Club 3: Cheerleader 2, 3, 4-Captain 41 Dramatic Club 33 Class Secretary 33 Sophomore Hop Committee 23 Queen's Court 33 Recreation Council 3g Junior Mar- shal 3g Fiesta Committee 43 Na- tional Honor Society 3, 43 Traflic Squad 4g Elm Editor-in-Chief 4. MARY BALFORE Keep your face in the run- rhine, and you cannot tee the Jhadouff' Mary . . . cute . . . sparkling brown eyes . . . seldom seen without a smile . . . lover of popular music . . . good danc- er . . . seen at the Webb quite often . . . plans to be- come a telephone operator . . . Best of luck in the fu- ture, Mary. Girls' Chorus 4. MARIAN JEANETTE BALFOUR Merrily, merrily rhall I live noun Mare . . . witty . , . ever present smile . . . her quiet ways may be misleading, as she can raise all sorts of havoc . . . always willing to lend a helping hand . . . a loyal friend . . . tres athletique . . . her cheerful personality will make her a wonderful nurse and bring her much success. Drama Club 21 Latin Club 2: Girls' Sports-basketball 3, 45 Soc- cer 3. 4: Recreation Council 43 Senior Plays Production Staff 4: French Club 4. EDWARD LEROY BARBRICK His heart ar far from fraud as heaven from earth. Eddie . . . always smiling . . . makes those around him smile . . . always a friendly for everyone . . . likes everybody . . . very interested in electrical work . . . enjoys fixing things . . . plans to study electrical work or music in a local college. Choir 4. PETER K. BARKER . . . 'Curfew mutt not ring tonight. ' Pete . . . our slow moving, lanky, barrel of fun, is always present when there's fun afoot . . . never lacking in his slow drawling humor, he is an es- sential for any party, or class- room . . . likes to ski . . . can often be seen on the golf course . . . good luck in your plans for the future! Basketball Class Team 2g Soccer glass Team 2, 33 Band 2, 3g Golf i BEVERLY A. BARTENSTEIN How much lies in laughter. Bev . . . a real sweetie . . . so easy-going but there's mis- chief in her eyes . . . baby- talk . . . loyalty is her biggest virtue . . . possesses a lovable smile . . . has more friends than she can count. Recreation Council 45 Junior Prom Committee 3. JAY BEAL None but he can he his Parallel. Jay . . . our basketball king . . . can always be found in the gym practicing , . . one of our most accurate shooters . . . Shoot, Jay, Shoot! . . . a good student, respected by many . . . Good luck in what- ever you attempt in college, Jay! Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 45 Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 45 Class Soccer 2, 3, 45 Traffic Squad 45 Baccalau- reate Usher 35 Student Govern- ment 3. ALBERT BOYER All those who know him, know him as a friend. Al . . . quiet and neat in appearance , . . a good stu- dent . . . a rare, line friend who is liked by all . . . ami- able and trustworthy . . . en- joys hunting and fishing . . . an avid sports lover . . . Re- member that fourth period English class? . . . plans to attend college . . . good luck to you, Al, we know you'll be welcome! Student Council 45 Class Soccer 2, 3, 45 J. V, Basketball 25 Class Basketball 3, 45 Varsity Baseball 35 Attended Nutmeg Boys State 51 Student Government 3. ROBERT JAMES BRADLEY Life is what you make it. Bob . . . fine judge of good clothes . . . a nice looking fel- low who can turn a girl's head easily . . . a good friend to all . . . an advantage to our soccer team . . .' has his eye on serving a term in the Marines Success in ours y , Bob! n Varsity Soccer 45 Class Soccer 2, 35 Class Basketball 25 J, V, Basker- ball 35 Varsity Golf 25 Student Council 2, 35 Recreation Council 2, 3, 45 Senior Play Production Staff 45 Junior Prom Ticket Com- mittee Co-chairman 3. ,ii-ga ' 3 MAXINE JOYCE BRIZES Those move easiesl, who have learned to dance. Max...cute...pert... extremely neat . . . good stu- dent . . , a true friend . . . born to dance . . . has a knack for making friends . . . a good leader . . . fun to be with . . . best of luck in your dancing, Max! Recreation Council 2, 31 Girls' Sports 35 Class Night Usher 35 Baccalaureate Usher 35 Elm Leaves 45 Senior Plays 45 Cashier 4. DOROTHY ANNE CALDWELL Mischief thou art afoot. Dottie . . . came to us from Weaver . . . a girl with a willing and generous heart . . . always ready for a laugh . . . fond of music . . . plans tb work at Connecticut Gen- eral . . . is an asset to Junior Achievement . . lots of luck! Elm Staff 45 Senior Plays Produc- tion 4. RICHARD A. CALITRO As merry as the day is long. Dick . . . quiet and conserva- tive, but friendly to all . . . easy going . . . small in sta- ture, but lively in spirit . , . neat dresser . . . always will- ing to join in the fun . , . happy go lucky . . . always ready for a smile . . . enjoys good music . . . plans to be an electrician after graduation. JUDITH ROSE CARLIN Gay, good nature sparkles in her eyes. Judy . . . patented giggle . . . good natured and full of fun . . . always neat . . . never a harsh word . . . enjoys ice- skating . . . considerate of others . . . always willing to lend a helping hand . . . effi- cient and dependable . . . the future kindergarten set is gaining a peach of a teacher. Latin Club 25 Seventeen Produc- tion Staff 35 Dramatic Club 3, 45 Choir 3, 45 Foreign Policy Club 3, 45 Leader's Club 45 Girl's Sports 45 Senior Plays Production Staff 45 Elm Staff 4. - ,w,,,Y, ,pq ...e ,. .,. ,,.. Y ,..,. .Y .- v-1---- PATRICIA ANN CARONE Neat and petite, a pleasure to meet. Par . . . vivacious and cute . . . has a smile for everyone . . . her hair style is envied by many . . . personality twice her size . . . has a quiet dig- nity which makes her re- spected by all . . . a loyal. warmhearted classmate . . . success is certain. Latin Club 23 Dramatic Club 3, 43 Elm Leaves 3, 43 Leader's Club 3, 43 Youth Government 31 Op- eretta Staff 33 Junior Prom Decor- ation Committee 33 Girls' Sports 33 Club Chairman for Elm 43 Sen- ior Play Cast 43 Class Secretary 4: Foreign Policy Club 43 Recreation Council 4. MARY ELAINE CARR A merry heart that laughs at care. Kitty Carr . . . small and mischievous . . . and how about Tex Pavel??? . . . al- ways looking for fun and ready with a ioke . . . a neat dresser . . 3 the cute pixie of our class . . . a sincere friend . . . undecided about college, but the very best to you in the future! Sophomore Hop Committee 23 junior Prom Committee 31 Elm Stat? 43 Elm Leaves 43 Recreation Council 4. LARRY L. CARTER He who has n firm will moldr the world to himself. Larry . . . an honor student . . . leader in all of his under- takings . . . steadfast in his opinions, but tolerant of oth- ers' . . . deep thinker . . . clever wit known only to his friends . . . plans to go to college. National Honor Society 3. 43 Elm Leaves Staff 2, 3, 43 Elm Leaves Editor 3, 43 Elm Staff 43 Lights and Lenses 2, 3. 43 Band 3, 43 Foreign Policy Club 3, 43 Camera Club 3: Dramatic Club 3, 4, Op- eretta Staff 2, 3, 43 Senior Plays Staff 2, 3, 43 Music Council 33, Dance Band 43 Merit Scholarship Competitor 43 Hartford Times Cor- respondent 43 Youth Government 33 Trinity Book Award 33 Bacca- laureate Usher 33 National Thes- pian Society 4. NICHOLAS CHAMP AJ good natured 4 man as ever broke bread. Nick . . . agreeable . . . cheerful disposition at both work and play . . . sparkling brown eyes . . . never a harsh word for anyone . . . a true friend . . . neat dresser . . . excellent counrerman . . . a gentleman in all respects . . . enjoys tinkering with cars . . . deserves the best of every- thing. Student Council 23 Recreation Council 2, 33 Sophomore Hop Committee 2. SANDRA MAY CHARTER To be like ber A 1 we wouldn t mind. Sandy . . . cute . . . pixie features . . . the master boy attracter . . . possesses the sweetest of dispositions . . . has a good word for everyone . . . makes you feel you're her closest friend . . . will al- ways have more than enough friends . . , happiness is cer- tain. Recreation Council 2, 33 Student Council 3, 43 Choir 33 Latin Club 23 Dramatic Club 2, 33 Junior Prom Committee 33 Fiesta Com- mittee 43 Elm Staff 43 Glee Club 23 Senior Banquet Co-chairman: Senior Plays Production Staff 4. CAROL JEANETTE CHIDSEY A rare combination it the: eagernerr, mischief, ability. Carol . . . known for her per- sonality and friendliness . . . a neat gal who stands htm for what she believes . . . a wealth of friends . . . a mis- chievous sparkle in her eye portrays the humor within . . . enjoys playing the piano . . . only success awaits you at col- lege. Girl's Glee Club 23 Latin Club 23 All State Chorus 23 Queen's Court 33 Graduation Usher 3: Class Night Usher 33 Girl's Sports 33 Junior Prom Committee 33 Mus- icals 2, 33 Recreation Council 3, 43 Co-chairman 43 Choir 2, 3, 43 Dramatic Club 3, 43 Trafhc Squad 43 Cashier 43 Senior Play Cast 43 Elm Staff 43 Personals Co-chair- man 43 Youth Government Day 33 Graduation Co-chairman 43 Na- tional Thespian Society 4. ADELINE ANTOINETTE COSTA As patient and as :till And as full of good will. Addy . . . tall and attractive . . . always ready for a good laugh . . . stock-car racing enthusiast . . . mad about football . . . a camera bug . . . plans to become a nurse. Senior Plays Usher 43 Tennis 33 Carnxera Club 43 Recreation Coun- Cl . RICHARD HENRY COTE Tire world ir at you take it. Dick . . . always ready fo' a good time . . . has an ey for the opposite sex . . . telle of tall tales . . . a grin tha' catches your eye . . . car en thusiast . . . plans to atten one of the State Technic Schools. . Recreation Council 43 Junior Pre Committee 3. ' u BERNARD EDWARD COUGHLIN The Irish are hale and hearty. Bernie . . . The tall one . . . good natured . . . laughing eyes, his Irish trade mark of which he is tremendously proud . . . always a good word for everyone, will al- ways lend a helping hand to everyone . . . would give you the shirt off his back . . . Well liked by his classmates. Class Soccer 2, 3, 43 Class Basket- ball 21 Recreation Council 3, 4: Senior Play Cast 41 Class Gift. Chairman. WALTER H. COUGHLIN Be silent and safe, silence never betrays you. Walt . . . one of the quietest members of our class , . . modest and unassuming . . . loyal friend . . . good-natured chuckle . . . earnest and sin- cere in his endeavors . . . quite the mechanic . . . Good luck in Engineering at U, Conn. CAROLYN ANN CUGNO I believe in having a good time, for l'll never he young but once. Cugie . . . cheerful disposition . . . quiet until you get to know her . . . always ready for a good time . . . likes a lot of excitement . . . en- joys dancing and skating . . . bop enthusiast . . . working girl . . . friendly . . . always doing something . . . plans include going to a Business School or becoming a secre- tary . . . good luck to you, Cugie, in whatever you un- dertake. Senior Plays Production Staff 4, MALKA F. CUTLER Friendship must he accom- panied with virtue, and always lodged in great and generous minds. Micki . . , sensible . . . quiet until you get to know her t. . . witty . . . expresses her- self well . . . her dark gleam- ing hair is envied by many . . . a sympathetic listener . . . a true friend . . . enjoys playing the piano and ac- .tordian . . . plans to attend Ilollege and take up social work, Elm. Staff 4: Senior Plays Pro- luction Stal? 4. GEORGE EDWARD CZARNECKI A pleasant nature leaves nothing to he desired. Czars . . . easy going . . . always ready for a good time . . , a deep thinker . . . per- sistent in his ideas . . . has a good natured manner and a keen sense of humor . . . a friend to all . . . outdoor man . . . planning to enter the Air Force . . . good luck, George. PATRICIA MARY DAWI DOWICZ Education is but a passing fancy. Pat . . . always ready for a good time . . . forever smiling . . . never idle . . . enjoys swimming and tennis . . . a neat dresser with fine taste in clothes . . . plans to attend Secretarial School after grad- uation . . . Good luck, Pat. Band 25 Foreign Policy Club 3: Elm Leaves 33 Elm Staff 4g Senior Plays Production Staff 43 Badmin- ton Tournament 2. ANGELA ANNETTE DeBONEE lWith a voice full of life and laughter. Ange . . . always full of pep . . . has a crave for dancing and skating . . . catching laugh . . . wouldn't miss a basketball game . . , knows her clothes . . . good student . . . plans to attend a secre- tarial school . . . with your ways, success will be yours! Senior Plays Production Staff 41 Elm Leaves Stal? 45 Yearbook Typ- ing Staff 4. JOSLIN S. DEEKS Men of humor are always in some degree men of genius. Jos . . . our individualist . . . exceptionally well read . . . possesses an unequalled piano style . . . every remark is a gem . . . an independent thinker in every respect . . . wonders never cease when jos- lin takes up his pen . . . plans to enter college. Elm Leaves 31 Student Council 3, 43 Jazz Club 33 Latin Club 23 Senior Play Stafi 4g Youth Gov- ernment 53 Senior Ball Committee Chairman 4. MARILYN LUCILLE DELLA ROCCO What is greater than the willingness and the desire to please? Marilyn . . . sincere and hon- est . . . hard and dependable worker . . . friendly . . . a pleasant smile for all . . . sparkling dark eyes with sweeping lashes . . . extreme- ly neat . . . tries to please . . . loves to get silly . . . conscientious . . . a quiet ex- terior that hides a fun loving nature . . . deserves the best . . . plans to become a secre- tary, Senior Play Production Staff 4, Elm Staff 4: Elm Leaves Staff 4. LORETTA THERESA DE MAURO Happiness is where you had it. Lori . . . friendly . . . wor- ries littleg takes life as it comes . . . enjoys sewing . . . bowls quite a bit . . . stands by her reasoning . . . seeks happiness and usually finds it . . . marriage will be her ca- reer. Band 2. 3, 43 Choir 4. DANIEL J. D'ESOPO Fun loues me and I love fun. Dan . . . a finger in every pie . . . happy-go-lucky na- ture . . . possesses many friends . . . drummin' man . . . always looking for a good time . . . carefree . . . an ever present grin . , . ardent jazz fiend . . . headed for the Army . . . good luck! High School Band 2, 3. 4. NANCY E. DETWEILER Softly speak and sweetly smile. Nanc . . . warm, friendly smile . . . delicate voice , . . tall and demure . . . conscientious worker . . . neat as a pin . . , sincere . . . clear thinker . . . efficient . , . always will- ing to lend a helping hand . . . enjoys swimming . . . bound to make a success of teaching. Leaders Club 3: Class Night Usher 59 Graduation Usher 33 Recreation Council 2, 33 Sophomore I-lop Committee 23 Junior Prom Com- mittee 33 Senior Play Production Staff 43 Elm Staff 43 Foreign Pol- icy Club 43 Cashier 4. ANGELO JOHN DiBATTISTA, JR. You ran? keep a good man down. Ang . . - sincere . . . loves sports . . . has many friends, because he is a friend . . , reserved . . . terrific soccer player . . . a great goalie . . . known for his good disposi- tion . , . believes in having a good time with the guys , . . .plans to enter the Active Re- serve. ,lunior Varsity 23 Varsity Baseball 71, 43 Varsity Soccer 43 Intramural Soccer 2, 3: Intramural Basketball Z, 3: Senior Plays Production Staff JOHN DONAGHUE His own especial pleasure attracts each one. Jack . . . liked by all . . . has an entertaining sense of humor . . . tasteful dresser . . . a mad scientist in chem. lab .... top notch golf en- thusiast . . . aqua star . . . can be blamed for many of W.H.S.'s infamous sayings . . , believes in having a good tirne, but also conscientious in his studies. Latin Club 25 Co-Chairman Sopho- more Hop 23 Junior Prom Com- rmttee 3l Golf Team 2, 3, 43 Sen- ior Play Cast 43 Class Soccer 2, 3: Class Basketball 23 Elm Sports Editor 4: Youth Government 3: Student Council 3, WILLIAM DOUGHERTY Thoughts that breathe, and words that burn. Bill . . . tall, blond, and good looking . . . his remarks are classic . . . has an abund- ance of friends in both sexes . , . poetic . . . rather un- predictable , . . witty . . . clever . . . always looks for a good time, and usually finds it . . , oh, those shoulders! Varsity Tract 53 Class Teams 3, 4: Youth Government 3: Senior Play Cast 43 Graduation Usher 3. ALFRED DRIEU Take life too seriously and what is it worth? - Al . . . easy going . . . full of fun always ready to have a good time . . . sharp wit . . . neat dresser . . . watch out for those dark, sparkling eyes . . . black, curly hair en- vied by many . . . possesses many friends. DENISE CLAIRE EISENHAUER My heart ir whole,' my fancy free, Go 'way little trouhler, don't hother me. Dece . . . sparkling blue eyes . . . freckles which signify mischief . . . Zeek!!! . . . a cheerful smile for everyone . . . sincere friend . . . neat dresser . . . flying a plane leads her list of hobbies . . . future stewardess . . . also enjoys boating, skiing and architecture . . . headed for the University of Miami and certain success. Youth 3: Recreation Council 45 Elm Staff 45 Traffic Squad 4. BEVERLY MARGARET EKMAN Youth ir full of plearuref' Bev . . . easy-going . . . quiet . . . good sense of humor known more by her friends . . . loves winter sports, and yet she enjoys swimming also . . . never bothered by studies . . . agreeable and friendly . . . plans to be a secretary after graduation. BARBARA HOPE ELDER Life ir hut play. Barb . . . tall . . . long brown hair . . . loves ice skating and swimming . . . seldom seen without Addy . . . never silent for a long time . . . plans to be a medical secre- tary. Tennis Tournament 35 Latin Club 45 Senior Play Usher 45 Recrea- tion Council 4. PATRICIA M. FAGAN 1ndeed a friend ir never known till a man have need of one. Pat . . . cheerful friend . . . very pleasant to be with . . . always hurrying and on the go . . . mixes fun and work very successfully . . . sincere and warm personality . . . enjoys many various pastimes . . . future college student. Latin Club 25 Foreign Policy Club 45 Elm StaE 4. GEORGE F. FAY, JR. I take my fun where I find it. George . . . has added much to the class in his two years at W.H.S .... well liked by all, especially the opposite sex . . . lover of football . . . has an eye for clothes, jazz, and women . . . often seen exer- cising his Ford . . . fun-loving ways , . . cool man on the dance floor . . . his personality will carry him far . . . good luck in the field of dentistry. Youth Government 3: Basketball 3: Traffic Squad 4. JOSEPH FERNANDEZ He that it of a merry heart hath a continual feast. Joe . . . class track star, he really can move! . . . sin- cere friend . . . always with a broad smile and a warm heart . . . enjoys sports, es- pecially flshing, running, ski- ing and skating . . . Good luck, Joe! Track 2, 3, 45 Cross Country Team 45 Class Soccer 3, 4. RICHARD THOMAS FIPPINGER One who maker hir com- panions laugh, deterver happinerrf' Fip . . . fun loving and quiet??? . . . enjoys skiing and cars . , . his cheerful ways have won him many friends . . . never a dull moment when Fip's around . . . Hey, Fip! got room for one more? . . . noted for his careful driv- ing? . . . his future plans are to attend college . . . suc- cess is yours, Fipl Recreation Council 2, 3. 45 Co- Chairman 45 Student Council 45 Class Soccer 2, 35 Co-Captain 45 Class Basketball 2, 35 Senior Play Cast 45 Musical 35 Choir 3, 45 Elm Staff 45 J, V, Baseball 2, 35 All-State Chorus 45 Student Gov- ernment 35 Ski Trip Chairman 3. FRANK FONTANA, JR. We think a happy life con- .tirtr in tranquility of mind. Montana . . . quiet . . . care- free ways . . . neat looking, curly black hair . . . farmer . . . enjoys outdoor activities . . . capable ,student . . . friendly manner . . . enjoys reading . . . plans to join service or enter college . . . in whatever he does, he shall be a success! JEAN LOUISE FORD None know her hut to love her, None name her hut to praise 'her. Jeanne . . . possesses a truly pleasing personality . . . a willing worker . . . has such a 'friendly smile . . . honor student . . . a really sincere friend . . . ardent Red Sox fan . . . devotes many long hours to church work . . . Wa-a-ait a minute . . . She appears to be quiet, but watch the twinkle in those eyes . . . has what it takes to make a fine Elementary School teach- er! Latin Club 25 Girls' Choir 3, 45 Foreign Policy Club 3. 4-Secre- tary 3-President 45 WHS Dele- gate to UN 35 National Honor Society' 3. 45 Youth Government 35 Baccalaureate Usher 3: Class Night Usher 3: Dramatic Club 3, 4-Vice President 45 Merit Schol- arship Competitor 45 Senior Play gast 45 Elm Staff 45 Opetetta Staff ROBERT GIBB He looks on life with quiet eyes. Bob.. . quiet ...seen a lot with the underclassmen . . . has a yen for collecting records . . . also possesses a bit of wit expressed mostly to his close friends . . . a loyal friend . . . his future plans are to attend Hillyer College . . . best of luck in the future, Bob! DAVID GILBERT There is no greater everyday virtue than eheerfulnessf' Dave . . . friendly as the day is long . . . a loyal pal . .. earnest and sincere in his un- dertakings . . . always has something to do . . . a shy smile and a warm heart , . . always ready for horseplay . . . thoughtful and considerate to all . . . plans to join the Navy after graduation. SALVATORE A. GIONFRIDDO He that walketh sincerely, walheth confidently. Sal . . . quiet in bearing, but a true friend . . . very sin- cere . . . unpretentious with great abilities . . . serious minded, but very likeable . . . has plans for college . . . an excellent student . . . will surely find success in any en- deavor. Latin Club 25 Elm Leaves 3, 45 Advertising Manager of Elm Leaves 45 Foreign Policy Club 3. 45 Elm Literary Staff 45 Senior Plays Production Staff 45 Baccalau- geate Usher 35 Class Night Usher MALVIN GOLDBERG Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Buddy . . . our dynamic Senior Class President . . . a real flash around the school . . . a good worker . . . a driving force behind all his under- takings . . . a tremendous dancer . . . likes modern jazz and Rock 'n Roll . . . hopes to be a child psycholo- gist or designer . . . has the admiration of all classmates . . . The best of luck to you, Bud! Student Council 2, 3, 45 Ex. Bd. 45 junior Prom Committee 35 Chief, Traflic Squad 45 Boy's State 3: Court Cilester, Junior Prom 35 Elm Art. E itor 45 Class President 45 Chairman Fiesta 45 Youth Gov. 3. MARILYN E. GOMETZ Knowledge is Power Lynn . . . an honor student . . . ambitious and efficient . . . congenial to all . . . pos- sesses a heart of gold . . . dig- nified . . . willing to lend a helping hand . . . always re- liable . . . bound to be a suc- cess in college. Choir 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 25 Dra- matic Club 2, 3, 45 Program Chair- man 3, 45 Foriign Policy Club 3. 45 Secretary 45 ational Honor So- ciety 3, 45 Operetta 2, 35 Traffic Squad 45 All-State Chorus 4: Grad- uation and Class Night Usher 3: Elm Staff Co-chairman 45 Student Council Alt. 25 Girls' Sports 3, 45 Latin Club 35 Make-Up Club 25 Natfl Thespian Society Secretary 3. 45 Senior Play Cast 45 Merit Schol- arship Competitor 45 W.H.S. Dele- gate3to U.N. 35 Jr. Prom Commit- tee . JUDITH GOODELL If I can't find fun, 1'll make rome, Prudy . . . long time cheer- leader and boy fascinator . . . a saying for everything . . . eye for goodies, parties and Bermudas . . . explosive per- sonality . . . a natural, un- pretentious manner . . . Oh well, I mean really , . . in- telligent and understanding . . . love of life, ability to make so-o-o many friends will bring her 'naught but happiness. Cheerleading 2, 3, 45 Class Treas- urer 25 Leaders' Club 35 Sopho- more Hop Committee 25 Junior Prom Committee 35 Youth Gov. 35 Foreign Policy Club 45 Elm Staff 45 Senior Play Cast 45 Senior Ball Committee Chairman 4. ROBERT OTTO GRABNER Come, give us a taste of your quality. Bob . . . or Rah to his close friends . . . active in sports, skiing and soccer being his favorites . . . ready and willing to laugh his well known boisterous laugh . . . a smart dresser, good looker, and good dancer . . . plans for college and the service ahead . . . we're sure he'll succeed in anything he at- tempts. Varsity Soccer 2, 3, 45 Varsity Track 2, 3, 45 Student Council 2, 3, 45 Fire Squad 3, 45 Slide Rule Club 35 Sophomore Hop Committee 3: Traffic Squad 45 Graduation Usher 35 Co-chairman of Graduation 4. EDMUND B. GREENE Sportsman in hody,' Comedian at heart. Eddie . . . good looking . . . a friendly, well-liked student . . . witty sense of humor . . . sincere . . . reliable, able soccer player . . . diligent Latin Student! . . . enjoys accordian playing and print- ing . . . headed for college . . . a definite asset to the class of '56. Baseball 2, 3, 43 Soccer 3, 43 Basketball 2, 33 Student Council 33 junior Prom Committee 33 Bac- calaureate Usher 33 Traffic Squad 43 Boys' State Representative 33 Town Councilman on Student Government Day 52 Class Team Soccer 23 Class Night Co-chairman 4g Senior Plays Production 4. JOHN FARLEY GRENIER A wise man will make more opportunities than he ands. Johnny . . . always ready for good times and laughs . . . where thete's mischief, there's Johnny . . . isn't one to be worried by studies . . . out- doorman who enjoys hunting and skating . . . fun loving nature . . . ever present smile . . . witty . . . his friendly ways make him well known and liked . . . plans to enter the service . . . loads of luck to you, johnny, LUCY AGNES GRIGGS What tails do l undergo to please you! Lou . . . one of the quieter members of our class . . . friendly to everyone . . . eager to help . . . lover of all types of music . . . able ac- cordian player . . . plans to enter the nursing profession upon graduation . . . Best of luck! Choir 43 Softball 33 Tennis Tour- nament 3. EDWARD BULKELEY GRISWOLD Mirth and fun come fast and furious. Buck or E. Buck . . . always with a cool bit . . . No kidding! . . . You can count on a swell time and a lot of laughs when he's around . . . seldom serious . . . plenty of fight and hustle on the playing held . . . a good class worker . . . plans are for col- lege in the tall. Class Soccer 2, 3, 43 Class Bas- ketball 2, 3, 43 J. V, Baseball 2, 33 Varsity Tennis 3, 43 Intermural Sports 2, 3. 43 Fire Squad 3, 4: Recreation Council 2, 3, 43 Co- Chairman Sophomore Hop Ticket Committee 23 Baccalaureate Usher 33 Choir 43 Dramatic Club 33 Foreign Policy Club 43 Junior Prom Usher 3: Elm Staff 43 Bac- calaureate Co-Chairman 4. JOYCE JOAN GROB Merry and Gay,' such pleasant ways. Butch or Joy . . . a fiend for photography and art . . . a kind word for all whom she meets , . . happy as the day is long, with a merry laugh and a twinkle in her eye . . . further plans are to attend art school . . . best of luck in the future. Choir 3, 43 Senior Plays Chief Usher 43 Badminton Tournament 33 Class Soccer 4. GORDON GROVER I am a music maker, and I am a dreamer of dreams. Gordie . . . A good tenor is rare, but in Gordie we have one . . . very fond of music . . . has been taking up hair- dressing on the side . . . hopes to go to a hair-styling school in New York, and later, to have a shop of his own . . . Best of luck, Gordie! Choir 2, 3, 43 All-State Chorus 43 Elm Staff 43 Operetta Staff 2, 3. DAVID BILL HAWKINS A little work, much play goes for my happy, usual day. Dave . . . a broad grin and congenial personality . . . likeable manner . . . never a dull moment when Dave's around . . . mechanical minded . . . enjoys tinkering with cars . . . Cars run smoother after Dave's service . . . hearty laugh . . . good luck in any Held you undertake, Dave! MARILYN ANN HAYES Small in stature, but enormous in good nature. Marilyn . . . cute ways . . . witty . . . often seen arguing with someone twice her size . . . those big blue eyes . . . Sorry, kids, have to wash my hair tonight! . . . mischievous little smile . . . lover of sports . . . skiing enthusiast . . . a sincere and steadfast friend, Glee Club 2, 33 Youth Govern- ment 3: Girls' Sports 3, 4: Choir 43 Dramatic Club 2, 33 Tennis Tournament 3, 43 Sophomore Hop Committee 23 Music Council 33 Recreation Council 43 Co-chairman of Junior Prom 3: Elm Staff 43 Senior Plays 43 Operetta Staff 33 Class Night Co-chairman. 1, zu its-sf . 3. 2, ,.11e 3 do tx 4-tx 2 .esr nfis 1 ated? EST MARYANN CAROL HAYES Like Champagne- she sparkles. Hayser . . . a pint-sized dy- namo . . . always has some- thing to do . . . tremendous personality . , . greatly ad- mired . . . who could forget Squeek's laugh? . . . a pleas- ure to know and be with . . . Hey Hayser, when are ya gonna have another P. J. par- ty? . . . will make a good SCCICIZIY. Choir 2, 35 Vice-President 25 Cheerleading 5, 43 Assistant Cap- tain Cheerleader 4g Recreation Council 2, 3, 45 Decoration Co- chairman 35 Traffic Suuad 45 Jun- ior Prom Queen 3: Elm Staff 4: Student Council Alternate 4: Sen- ior Play Production Staff 45 Senior Ball Co-chairman. RICHARD HOCK They that govern the most make least noise. Dick . . . quiet in some ways . . . sets his mind to what he wants to do . . . thoughtful . . . known for his black, wavy hair . . . good looking . . . well mannered . . . in- dispensable on the soccer held . . . a true friend . . . will be a success in the future. Varsity Soccer 4. ROBERT DUNCAN HOPE With Smiling lips and Sharp Blue Eyes. Hopey . . . quiet . , . loves outdoor sports . . . an asset to our school band . . . small, with blond hair envied by many . . . shy with the oppo- site sex . . . good narured . . . plans to further his edu- cation. Band 2, 5, 4. MARY JANE HOWARTPI A smile lhat reflects the sun itself. Mary Jane . . . petite and charming . . . has a sense of humor and cn get very silly . . . possesses beautiful clothes, and wears them well . . . flirty . . . fun to be with . . . a loyal friend . . . a warm smile surrounded hy her silky complexion . . . wedding bells are included in Mary Jane's near future. Queen's Court, Junior Prom. GARRETT RAYMOND HUGHES Easy come, easy go. Gary . . . carefree, not a worry in sight . . . always searching for fun . . . spends many hours tinkering on his car . . . a great kidder . . . a loyal friend . . . always willing to do a favor . . . a mischievous gleam forever present in his eye . . . never a dull moment when Gary's around . . . plans to join the Navy after graduation. Varsity Baseball 2. JUDITH ANN HUTCHINS She is easy to talk with, and nice to he ufilhf' Judy . . . on her lips there is always a ready smile . . . loves frolic and fun . . . a gay laugh . . . a devilish twin- kle in her eye . . . a true and sincere friend . . . a flair for jazz . . . wishes to go into the field of nursing . . . any hospital will welcome you, Judy! Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 25 Baccalaureate Usher 3: Student Council 25 Operetta Staff 2, 35 Junior Prom Committee 35 Elm Leaves 45 Make-up Club 25 Senior Zlays Production Staff 45 Elm Staff GLORIA LOUISE JAJLIARDO She wears the rose of youth upon her. Glo . . . good natured , . . sports lover . . . always on the go . . . especially likes swimming, skating, and ski- ing . . . likes to talk . . . plans to be a singer or go into secretarial work . . . best of luck to a peppy Senior. Senior Play Staff, 4. BARBARA A. JANEK The world is as you take iz. Bobbie . . . small, Cute . . . sweet and very amiable . . . known for her quiet ways . . . an adorable smile . . . never a harsh word for any- one . . . active in drum corps work . . . likes to swim . . . plans to be a secretary . . . Luck be yours in the future, Bobbie. Basketball 45 Soccer 45 Senior Plays Production Staff 4. JAMES FRASER JENNINGS A bit of fun, a bit of quiet. Jim . . . good natured at all times . . . rather quiet in class . . . always greets you with a smile . . . Let's go hunting at 4 a.m.! . . . future plans after Uncle Sam, Indus- trial School or State Police . . . Good luck, Jim! Track 2, 35 Intramural Soccer 31 Class Soccer 3. ROBERT JONES A .tmile on bit face and a Jong in bis bean. Jonesey . . . the Mario Lanza of the class of 56 with a wonderful tenor voice . . . a calm outside appearance con- ceals quite a mischievous per- sonality . . . tres amiable . . . a tremendous build . . . O.K. Tobias, duty commands you . . . our hero and flreladdie . . . plans to atrend UConn next fall . . . success is yours! Senior Plays Staff 43 Seventeen 3: Choir 3, 43 Dramatic Club 4. LYNWOOD JOPE My memory is the treasury and guardian of all things. Lyn . . . a silent but true friend . . . a hard worker who should go places in the world . . . interested in science and math . . . also proficient on the baseball field . . . keep it up, Lyn. Band 3, 43 Dance Band 4g Var- sity Baseball 2, 3, 1. V. Basket- bal 2. RICHARD MICHAEL JOYCE A man amiable in society Jball be more friendly than a brother. Icky . . . friendly smile . . . real friend to everybody . . . liked by all . . . great sports fan . . . loves golf especially . . . willing to help anyone . . . should get along well, no matter what . . . plans to go to college, preferably Holy Cross. Slide Rule Club 3: Class Soccer 2, 53 Class Basketball 3. if 'lv DERMOD KELLEHER Hi: personality is outdone only by bi: good looks. Derm . . . cute . . . radiant personality . . . extremely im- patient . . . neat dresser . . . a highly respected member of the class . . . will fight for his ideals . . . as Class Vice- President this year, Derm has proved his leadership charac- teristics , . . plans to attend college and take up engineer- ing . . . Best of luck, Derm! Class Teams 2, 3, 43 Intramural Sports 2. 3: Recreation .Council 3g Latin Club 3: Slide Rule Club 53 Boys' State 3: Youth Govern- ment 3: Trafhc Squad 4g Co- chairman of Junior Prom 3g Sen- ior Play Cast 4g Class Vice-Pres- ident 43 Graduation Usher 3: Baseball 5. JOEL H. KELLY For tbere'r a twinkle in bit eye. Joel . . . good looking . . . quiet in appearance but in- clined to be a bit mischievous . . . one of the boys . . . spends much of his time at White Sands . . . a friendly classmate, sincere friend . . . When Irish Eyes Are Smil- ing . . . easygoing . . . fu- ture career in the Navy . . . best of everything to you. ROBERT CHARLES KERBER Wit and humor belong to geniu: alone. Bob . . . loves to talk . . . will debate anything . . . good sense of humor . . . al- ways ready with the right re- mark . . . diligent student . . . loyal friend . . . plans to enter the Engineering field. Camera Club 3. 41 Fire Squad 3. 41 Elm Leaves 2, 3, 43 Managing Editor of Elm Leaves 41 Slide Rule Club 31 Dramatic Club 3. 41 Lights and Lenses 2, 5, 43 Senior Play Staff 2, 3, 43 Operetta Staff 2, 3, 4, Elm Staff 49 Baccalau- reate Usher 3Q Merit Scholarship Competitor 43 National Thespian Society 4. BARBARA ANN KESSLER Quiet are ber tbougbtr but bappy ber nature. Bobby . . . quiet and sweet ...awarmheart...a good student . . . fond of music . . . plenty of common sense . . . speech so light and soft . . . considerate of others, a thoughtful and sincere friend . . . she'll like college and make a grand French teacher . . . Bon chance! Ma- demoiselle. Operetta 25 Girls' Glee Club 2, 3: Choir 2, 3. 4: Senior Play Cast 4. COLLEEN E. KING Patience, persistence, and power are acquired only by work. Colleen . . . dependable . . . athletic . . , always ready to lend a helping hand . . . loves to talk . . . great Historian . . . forever going into detail . , . collects old post cards . . . plans to become a teach- er. Sports 2, 3, 43 Senior Plays Pro- duction Staff 4. NANCY LOUISE KUDLA Hither and thither the llitr with Jmiler to repay her quick win. Nanc . . . how we envy her tiny waist! . , . beware her impish laugh and sparkling eyes . . . Nothing . . . so easy to get her laughing . . . those quiet CPD study halls . . . wonderful girl! . . . we know you'll be an excellent stqwardess, Nanc! Choir 2, 33 Dramatic Club 32 Jun- ior Prom Committee 33 Elm Leaves 33 Operetta Staff 33 Rec- reation Council 33 Senior Plays Production Staff 43 Leaders' Club 43 Elm Staff 4. BARBARA JEAN KUTSAVAGE A merry heart doeth good like 4 medicine. Kutsy . . . newcomer from Bulkeley . . . their loss was our gain . . . avid football fan . . . never seen without a cheerful smile , . . kind words for all . . . great Rock 'n Roll fan . . . has made many friends in her short time here. Foreign Policy Club 43 Elm Staff 43 Camera Club 43 Senior Play Staff 4, GEORGE A. LaCAVA, JR. All those who know him, know him at a friend. George . . . a tremendous classmate with a winning per- sonality . . . easy going . . . a true friend . . . that catchy laugh . . . well-liked by every- one . . . deserves the respect he's gained . . . plans to study accounting Q . . success will surely be yours, George! Sophomore Class Presidentg Stu- dent Council '3. 43 Ttarhc Squad 43 Class Soccer 2, 33 Junior Prom Committee 33 Class Ring Com- mittee 3. JOHN DAVID LaDUCER Thou hart wit at will. IaTruse . . . possesses an ex- ceptional sense of humor . . . an a'dent hunting and fishing fan . . . his assets excel his stature . . . pleasant nature . . . good conversationalist . . . takes things as they come . . . plans to enter tree sur- 8517- Junior Varsity Baseball 33 Stu- dent Council 23 Recreation Coun- cil 3, 43 Junior Prom Usher 31 Senior Play Staff 4. JANICE R. LaMARRE A rhapsody of words. Jan . . . always bubbling over with words and happi- ness . . . pleasant to be with . . . a pleasure to know . . . never at a loss for words in any situation . . . excels in unusual wir . . . hopes in some way to further her edu- cation . . . the very best to a snappy senior! Girls State 32 Senior Play Cast 43 Elm Leaves 43 Soccer 4. NANCY ANN LANE Her voice-Jo just, Jo small, yet in .vo rweet a note, It .reemr the muric melt: in her throat. Nancy . . . the girl with the bell-clear,voice . . . tends to be serious . . . has a pleasant disposition . . . very musically inclined . . . plans to go to music college, where her ma- jor will be piano . . . Work as hard as you do now, Nan- cy, and success will be yours! Sophomore Hop Music Commit- tee 23 Junior Prom Music Com- mittee 33 Jazz Club 33 Dramatic Club 23 Bowling Club 23 Choir 3, 43 Baccalaureat Usher 33 All- State Chorus 43 Operetta Staff 33 gaurel Girls' State Representative PATRICIA ANNE LARSON Her way: are ways of gentle- nerr, and her path: are peace. Pat . . . the best friend a girl could have . . . loves to dance . . . perfectionist . . . peppy and petite . . . count her in on anything exciting . , . excellent dancer . . . I've got the car . . . plans to study beauty culture. Senior Plays Production Staff 4: Elm Staff 4g Foreign Policy Club JAMES ARTHUR LCGEYT Fond of fun as fond can he. Jim . . . tall, dark . . , a neat dresser . . . enjoys many outdoor sports5 skating, swim- ming, and hshing being his favorites . . . can often be found working on cars . . . a subtle sense of humor dis- played mostly to those who know him well . . . plans to attend a college in the future . . . we wish the very best to you, Jim. NONA G. LETURMY Good Nature is one of the richest fruit: of personality. Non . . . cute with a person- ality to match . . . fun loving nature . . . What an ace! . . . Bye now . . . a thought- ful and sincere friend . . . laughs away her troubles . . . loves to paint and to talk on the phone . . . su-re to be a success in teachers' college. Student Council 3, 43 Dramatic Club 3: Junior Prom Committee 35 Fiesta Committee 4. WILLIAM MICHAEL LOW We don't want you any longer--you're long enough now. Mike . . . increasingly popu- lar . . . everytime you see him, he seems to have grown three inches . . . seen head and shoulders above the rest of us . . . a driver of ques- tions . . . an asset to our golf team . . . has a ready eye for the females . . . looks forward to Saturday nights and a Blast . . . College awaits him. Golf Team 2, 3, 45 Student Coun- cil 21 Senior Ball Co-chairman. MARIE LOUISE MABEY A :mile is worth a thousand words. Marie . . . came to us from Bulkeley . . . friendly . . . full of fun . . . seldom seen without a smile . . . easy going . . . enjoys dancing and sports . . . a thoughtful and sincere friend . . . plans to do office work after graduation . . . lots of success! Leaders Club 45 Elm Staff 45 Sen- ior Play Usher 4. JAMES L. MacNEIL Happy ir the man who is merry of heart. Jim . . . mischief in his eyes . . . always ready for horse- play . . . unpretentious . . . good company . . . enjoys a good laugh . . . one of W.H.S.'s top golfers . . . art enthusiast . . . knows a good looking girl when he sees her . . . plans to go into the art field . . . Best of luck in the Held for which you are well fitted. Golf Team 3, 4. ELVIA MARIE MAGNUSON A gracious way, a power to charm. Elv . . . radiant blonde hair . . . talented actress . . . loyal and true friend . . . a winning way . . . unique personality . . . attractive dresser . . . good sense of humor . . . tall and stately grace . . . headed for success in college. Glee Club 25 Choir 3, 45 Operetta 2, 35 Dramatic Club 3, 45 Elm Leaves Staff 3, 45 Senior Play Cast 45 Elm Staff 45 Latin Clubg Rec- reation Council 25 National Thes- pian Society 4. RICHARD ALAN MANN Humility goeth before gloryf' Dick . . . tall . . . easily seen ambling about the halls . . . friend to all . . . easy smile . . . likes all kinds of sports . . . follows his opin- ions firmly . . . easy to like . . . wants to study engineer- ing at UConn or Hillyer . . . Good luck in your endeavors! Camera Club 3, 45 Slide Rule Club 3, 45 Senior Plays Cast 4g Elm Staff 45 Class Soccer 2, 3, 4. ALFRED J. MARTYN Laugh and the world laugh: with you. Al . . . usually quiet but his close friends know differ- ently . . . has a good time wherever he is . . . often seen in his Cadillac . , . never worries too much about his studies . . . carefree manner . . . good luck in the future! GERARD S. MASON There's nothing so hecomes a man as modest stillness and humility. Jerry . . . a quiet likeable fel- low . . . a sincere friend . . . capable and diligent worker . . . honest and responsible in anything he does . . . enjoys boats and being near the water . . . good luck in college, Jerry! JOHN MATUSEVICH Pleasure lies in tranquility rather than in activity. John Jay . . . good looking . . . neat dresser . . . likeable manner . . . a loyal friend to all who know him . . . avid sports enthusiast . . . enjoys a good time with the boys . . . mischievous twinkle in his eye . . . Good luck at Hartford Regional Technical School, john! ANTHONY R. MAULUCCI Every man loves what he is good at. Tony . . . inclined to be a little shy except to those who know him . . . a hearty life . . . unassuming manner . . . modest and polite . . . likes outdoor life and guns . . . an avid supporter of western mu- sic . . . undiscovered artistical genius . . . his car is a prized possession . . . the more we know him, the better we like him . . . future Air Force Mechanic. MICHAEL J. MCCUE Why should life all labor he? Mike . . , always ready for a good time with the gang . . . practical joker . . . avid sports enthusiast . . . never one to worry over studying , . . seen buzzing around town in a green Plymouth . . . has a bit of sarcastic wit . . . lots of success in college, Mike! Class Soccer Team 2, 3, 43 Class Basketball Team 2, 3, 43 Intra- mural Soccer 2, 3, 43 Soccer Man- ager 43 Elm Staff fSportsD 4. MARGO ELAINE McKEON Sa sweet a face, such angel grace. Marg . . . cute and neat . . . bop enthusiast . . . sparkling Irish eyes which always pos- sess a mischievous gleam . . . those crazy gym classes! . . . keen eye for the opposite sex . . . witty . . . fun loving . . . appears quiet but her friends know differently . . individualist . . . mature . . . one of the best friends any- one could have . . . Her sweet smile, personality, and also her ability assure her much success in the business world! SANDRA F. MERITHEW Good things come in small packages. Sandy . . . freckles and a lone dimple . . . loves to dance . . . a willing worker ,..neatandsweet...a good student and a deep thinker . . . warm hearted and friendly . . . always will- ing to give advice . . . seems to be a certain attraction in East Hampton . . . you will be an asset to the college. Sophomore Hop Committee 23 Junior Prom Committee 33 Girls' Glee Club 33 Christmas Vesper 33 Basketball 43 Senior Play Promp- ter 43 Elm Typing Editor 43 For- eign Policy Club 43 Senior Ball Committee Chairman 4. DAVID WARING MESSER A man shall he known hy his learning. Dave . . . conscientious . . . deep thinker . . . honor stu- dent . . . precise in thought as in handwriting .,.. well- liked by all who really know him . . . is firm in his opin- ions and lets them be known . . . will study chemical engi- neering at Rensselaer . . . Best of luck, Dave! Elm Leaves 2, 3, 43 Slide Rule Club 33 Lights and Lenses 2, 3, 43 Senior Play Staff 2, 3, 43 Elm Staff 43 Baccalaureate Usher 33 Op- eretta Staff 2, 3, 43 Fire Squad 3, 43 Dramatic Club 3, 4g Camera Club 33 National Honor Society 3, 43 Merit Scholarship Competi- tior 43 National Thespian Society ELLEN MARIE MISLICK It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends. Ellie . . . known for her merry ways and sparkling per- sonality . . . will never be without friends . . . Morn- ing, punkinl . . . sincere . . . always ready for a good time . . . ardent lover of tennis . . . with your winning smile, you're bound for success! Traffic Squad 43 Dramatic Club 3, 43 Glee Club 33 Elm Leaves 33 Seventeen Staff 33 Class Treas- urer 43 Recreation Council 2, 33 Girls' State Alternate 33 Girls' Sports 3, 43 Cashier, Checker of Receipts 43 Junior Prom Commit- tee 23 Elm Business Manager 4: Senior Plays Production Staff 43 Tennis Tournament 3. SUZANNE MOORE Life is jun a howl of cherries. Suze . . . small stature, but a big heart . . . a loyal friend . . . fun to be with because of her great sense of humor . . . neat dresser . . . loves to sew and does it expertly . . . may be seen at any time driv- ing the Packard convertible around town full of kids . . . plans to study costume de- signing in New York . . . Best of luck, Suze! Operetta 3: Junior Prom Commit- tee 5: Sophomore Hop Decora- tions 23 Senior Plays Production Staff 43 Recreation Council 43 Elm Advertising Committee 4. M. JANE MORELL Hitch your wagon to af star. Janie . . . a smart appearing gal always looking ahead to the future . . . hardly ever seen without a smile, she is one of few who possess in- comparable wit . . . has a great appreciation for Bird- land music and loves to swim . . . plans a modeling career in New York . . . Good luck, Keed! Choir 43 Dramatic Club 43 Latin Club 23 Senior Plays StaH 4. DOUGLAS LEE MULLER They who are pleated them- .relver must alwayr please. Doug . . . a good looker . . . a great admirer of girls . . , girls are great admirers of him . . . always smiling . . . in his eye there is a mis- chievous gleam . . . a lover of sports . . . respected and well liked by all . . . headed for success. Student Council 2, 3: J. V. Base- ball Team 2g Class Soccer Team 2, 3: Class Basketball Team 2, 3. DANIEL J. MURPHY AJ merry ar the day it long. Murph . . . never a care in the world . . . cute . . . us- ually found at the golf course or with a club . . . mischiev- ous . . . lighthearted and friendly . . . sharp dresser . . . twinkle in his eye . . . always ready with a grin . . . can be found mostly with the boys . . . Is headed for the Navy . . . The best to you, Dan! Golf Team 2. MICHAEL G. MURPHY A genial manner makes life'r journey smooth. Mike . . . easy going . . . friendly . . . dependable . . . popular . . . sincere . . . loyal to the guys . . . sports lover . . . car enthusiast . . . when- ever you need a ride, ask Mike . . . can always be counted on for a good time . . . plans to enter college . . . Best of luck! Student Council 4g Elm Literary Staff 43 Junior Prom Committee Chairman 3: J. V, Basketball 25 Recreation Council 3, 4g Class Soccer 2, 3. 4: Class Basketball 3, 43 Tennis Team 3, 43 Golf Team 21 Youth Government 3g ienior Ball Committee Chairman PAMELA MARY MURPHY Leave such to trifle with more grace and ease, whom Folly plearer, and who? Follies please. Pam . . . blue eyes, blonde hair . . . easy going . . . fun loving . . . always on the go . . . enjoys dancing, skiing, skating, and hiking . . . hopes to become an air- line hostess . . . good luck to you in your chosen held. SAMUEL HOWARD NAZZARO He preferred to he good rather than to seem Jo. Sam . . . quiet . . . sincere . . . neat . . . loyal friend . . . dry sense of humor . . . in every way a gentleman . . . is never rushed by the time element . . . intends going on to a trade school . . . best of everything in the future, Sam. Senior Plays Production Staff 4. WILLIAM HENRY NECKERMANN Wonders will never cease. Bill . . . quiet at times . . . always ready for a good time . . . loves to antagonize the teachers . . . mischievous na- ture . . . never a dull mo- ment when Bill is around . , . all around good sport . . . there's lots of space be- tween his head and his feet . . . Found any new stamps lately? . . . his future plans are college . . . Good luck, Bill! , . -.-4 .,.-. ,L -...ln Y .-.- -f.ssln- .,. V... ..-J-1, ,wir .,. ,. ee- ffjf. .. 1-we ..--- , 1.1 1: - -- ----- vt--X., ,,, ,-,, . -M .... Aid., i- ,. . rf an f, 4 el -VVVI , ., 'Y' W aw. ' a s , N,W,,. ,,,, , gm.. W we,---1 B . lr-1' -s Q if ' ' -1 . -W , :iz s'1 '5i fsgl' ' . . .. - . aw-jr gi fry . w , z L wwf. fw 'ti 1. f .war JOHN OLANDER The opportunity to do mis- chief is found 4 hundred times 4 day. Jackie . . . an easy going, fun loving way . . . a smile for everyone . . . abundant curls envied by many girls . . . good-looking . . . always ready for a good time . . . neat dresser . . . can be counted on for witty remarks . . . mischievous . . . isn't worried by studies . . . an eye for the girls . . . plans to enter the Navy . . . Best of luck to you, jackie. MARION LORRAINE OLIVER Dancing feet. laughing eyes, huhhling spirits, merry wise. Little Mo . . . full of mischief and loads of fun . . . neat little miss . . . has the most contagious laugh . .'. cheerful . . . diligent worker . . . dances with such agility and finesse . . . wants to be a Private Secretary . . . Good luck in Junior College, Mo! Elm Leaves 2, 3, 45 Class News Editor for Elm Leaves 23 'Senior Play Cast 43 Latin Club 23 Elm Staff 43 Dramatic Club 3, 4: Op- eretta Staff 2, 55 Choir 2, 3, 45 Girls' Choir 2, 33 Student Coun- cil 2, 3, 45 Autumn Flair Com- mittee 3g Fiesta Committee 4: Co- chairman of Solphomore Hop 2: Sportsmanship rophy Committee 3.3 Laurel Girls' State Representa- tive 3: Senior Ball Committee Chairman 4. JOYCE M. OSTROWSKI With solace and gladness, Much mirth and no mad- ness. Joyce . . . pleasant . . . friendly . . . good student . . . enthusiastic talker . . . always willing to do more than her share . . . warm and sincere personality . . . tal-l-l and neat as a pin . . . sure to succeed in college. Leaders' Club 43 Elm Staff 4g Sports 3, 4: Senior Plays Produc- tion Staff 4. ROBERT V. OUELLETTE He has no enemies because he knows not how to make them. Robbie . . . a regular fellow . . . reserved . . . quiet ex- terior hides a fun-loving na- ture . . . hearty laugh . . . nice to have around . . . good natured . , . cooperative and thoughtful of others . . . re- liable . . . once a pal, always a pal . . . enjoys sports . . . plans to enter college. J. V. Baseball 2, 33 Slide Rule Club 2, 3, Class Soccer 3, 4: Class Basketball 3, 4. ROSEMARIE A. PACHOLSKI Diligence conquereth all things. Rie . . . quiet and unassuming on the surface, but underneath are mischievous ways . . . dependable . . . a congenial classmate . . . always ready to help . . . enjoys dancing, records, swimming, and piano playing . . . will be the nurs- ing school's gain and Weth- ersf1eld's loss. Library Assistant 33 Chorus 43 Usher for Seventeen Matinee 3. ERNEST J. J. PANDOLFI Goodness of disposition is the gift of nature. Ernie . . . one of the boys . . . would do anything for a friend . . . liked by all . . . an ardent admirer of Mar- tha's Vineyard . . . has a way with cars . . . if you can't see Ernie's car, you can hear it . . . further plans are to attend a trade school where we wish him the best. KENNETH I. PARKES The opportunity to do mis- chief is found 4 hundred times 4 day. Kippy . . . good looking . . . one of our bigger classmates . . . unfailingly cheerful . . . flashing eyes of mischief . . . amiable grin . . . likes hunt- ing, boating, cars . . . not often bothered by studies . . .. friendly toward everyone . . . if someone is horsing around, it's bound to be Kippy . . . easy to get along with . . . may success be yours in the future. DAINIS PAVASARS Kind hearts are more than Coronets. Dainis . . . a newcomer to our school . . . shows a real interest in the Foreign Policy and French Clubs . . . is very fond of chess . . . will- ing worker . . . rather retir- ing . . . displays a subtle sense of humor . . . May good for- tune always be with you, Dainis! French Club 43 Foreign Policy Club 4. DANIEL JOSEPH PAYNE Quiet person: are welcome everywhere. Danny . . . quiet . . . works hard at all he attempts . . . outside interests including col- lecting coins . . . easy going . . . likeable fellow . . . a steady worker . . . mild ways . . . he plans to attend col- lege . . . good luck, Danny. CELESTE ELAINE PELLETTIERI Its nice to he natural when you're naturally nice Cece . . . conscientious . . . a shy smile and a pleasing way . . . not so reserved at a hen party . . . neat as a pin . . . artistic ability . . . wears clothes well . . . al- ways willing to lend a help- ing hand . . . winsome ways will make her a success in college. Leaders Club 43 Dramatic Club 2, 3, 43 Elm Staff 4: Senior Play Production Staff 43 Girls' Sports 2, 3, 43 Co-Chairmen Publicity Jun- ior Prom 3: Sophomore Hop Com- mittee 23 Recreation Council 43 Senior Class Picnic Co-chairman. ur MARCIA LYNNE PETERSON Sport that wrinkled care :le- rider, And laughter holding hoth its rider. Marsh . . . has a serious side but it seldom shows . . . has everyone in stitches when that laugh of hers comes forth . . . Hee! Hee! Hee! . .. honor student . . . always is so neatly dressed . . . Oh, Gertrude! . . . a good friend to all . . . will enjoy college to its fullest extent! Baccalaureate Co-chairman 43 Vice- President of Dramatic Club 33 Elm Leaves Staff 2, 3, 43 Feature Editor of Elm Leaves 23 Class Night Usher 33 Graduation Usher 3: Student Council 2, 3, 43 Treas- urer of Student Council 43 Na- tional Honor Society 3, 43 Secre- tary of National Honor Society 43 Elm Stal? 43 Latin Club 23 Senior Plays Cast 43 Girls' Glee Club 23 Operetta Staff 2, 33 Junior Prom Committee 33 Cashier 43 Sopho- more Hop Committee 23 Autumn Flair Committee 33 Fiesta Com- mittee Chairman 43 Foreign Policy Club 43 Class Ring Committee 33 National Thespian Society 4. DEBORAH DUNHAM PICKUP We live hy admiration, hope, and love. Debby . . . always ready for a laugh . . . quiet until you once get to know her . . . is avidly interested in our Latin American neighbors . . . enjoys horse back riding and playing the castanets . . . eventually her plans will in- clude breeding and training horses on her own ranch . . . Good luck, Senorita! Soccer 3, 43 Basketball 3, 4, fl? 1 5. rm all stats fl gre , s W ' l 93 l' glibc '23 WF Wea 537' SARA WINSLOW PIPER Marie it well raid to he the speech of angeIr. Sar . . . carefree . . . has a smile for everyone . . . al- ways ready for some fun . . . Don't know, do ya? . . . en- joys all that has to do with music . . . her pleasant ways have won her many friends . . . Lots of luck in the busi- ness world, Sat. Latin Club 23 Choir 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 2. 3: Operetta Stat? 2, 3, 43 Elm Staff 43 Senior Plays Production Staff 43 Foreign Policy Club 33 Leaders' Club 43 Jazz Club 3. GILBERT ROGER POYNTON Speech may he silver but silence ir gold. Roger . . . quiet and reticent . . . friendly and good-nat- ured to those who know him, but retiring and reserved to those who don't . . . shy . . . loyal . . . likes both Hshing and coin collecting . . . will surely Hnd success in college. JOHN HOWARD PRATT Ar he thinheth in his heart, ro it he. John . . . active in dramatics, enjoys reading . . . reserved, but thoroughly enjoys life . . . deep thinker beneath his easy-going manner . . . a sincere friend . . . best of luck to John in studying for the Ministry. Footlighters 2, 3, 43 National Thespian Society 3, 43 President of Thespian Society 43 Foreign Policy Club 3, 43 Slide Rule Club 2, 33 Latin Club 23 Senior Play Cast 43 Operetta Staff 2, 3, 43 Fire Squad 3, 43 Lights and Lenses 2, 3, 43 Senior Play Staff 2, 33 Merit Scholarship Competitor 4. AUDREY E. PRENTICE No tarh ir too great for a heart .ro hig. Bonnie . . . a bit of wit, sin- cerity, poise, silliness, serious- ness, all in one little package . . . a passion for motorcycles and western music . , . H'lo Ba-be . . . blue, blue eyes . . . quite a linguist . . . Party, Party . . . a pleasant- ness which cannot be matched . . . Oh, Punkin . . . ex- cellent student . . . will never lack friends . . . college will welcome her. Dramatic Club 23 Elm Leaves 3, 43 Class Treasurer 33 Latin Club 23 Junior Classical League 23 Bad- minton 2, 33 Tralhc Squad 43 Leaders Club 43 Baccalaureate Usher 33 Youth Government 33 Junior Prom Committee 33 Sopho- more .Hop Committee 23 Ring Committee 33 Recreation Council Z, 33 Senior Plays Production Staff SHIRLEY PROVENCHER Big things come in small packages. Shorty . . . full of pep . . . a bouncy little package . , . makes up for her size with enthusiasm and chatter . . . enjoys sports: swimming, bas- ketball, and baseball . . . a snappy little gal with her own sense of humor . . . Best of luck to you, Shirley, in your office work. Senior Plays Usher 4. JANE BEVERLY QUINTILIANO A good sport makes 4 good friend. Quintil . . . easy going, care- free and friendly . . . pleas- ant companion . . . always ready for a laugh . . . spark- ling personality . . . well liked by all . . . never a dull mo- ment when Quintil's around . . . sure success in college or nursing. Leaders Club 43 Senior Plays 43 Elm Staff 43 junior Prom Com- mittee 33 Sophomore Hop Com- mittee 23 Recreation Council 43 Girls' Sports 4. ROBERTA JANE RANDALL A vision of blond loneliness Bobbie spun gold hair . . . striking features . . . pleasing smile . . . amiable and sincere . . . a diligent worker . . . an excellent stu- dent . . . Junior Achievement leader . . . sure to do well in any college. Dramatic Club 2, 33 Latin Club 23 Glee Club 23 Choir 3, 43 Elm Leaves 33 Elm Staff 43 Senior Play Cast 43 Operetta 2, 33 Graduation Usher 33 Girl's Stare Alternate 3. BETTY ANN RICCARDO Mischief is king and I am its slave. Betty . . . likes to have a good time . . . a joke for the right occasion . . . a genuine carrot top . . . Where did you get those blonde eyelashes? . . . favorite pastime, writing letters . . 1 spends time listen- ing to records . . . I like the Navy . . . marriage in the near future awaits her . . . Good luck, Betty! Leaders Club 43 Elm Staff 43 Soccer 43 Baseball 3, 43 Basket- ball 4. RONALD A. RINGENBACK Smiles and Laughter are the best essentials for making Friends. Ron . . , new this year . . . has the ability to make many friends . . . has become fa- miliar to us by his friendly grin, a cheerful word, and suit jackets . . . has a real nice car, and he enjoys work- ing on it . . . hopes to go to UConn . . . Best wishes, Ron! Senior Plays Production Staff 4, PATRICIA MAY ROSE s Thy modestys a candle to thy merit. Pat . . . quiet until you know her . . . friendly disposition . . . pleasing ways . . . won- derful athlete . . . easy to get along with . . . takes life in her stride . . . cheerful and energetic . . . enjoys all sports . . . avid sports fan. Leaders Club 3, 43 Baseball 3, 43 Basketball 3, 43 Soccer 3, 43 Vol- leyball 3, 43 Senior Play Produc- tion Staff 4. ERWIN JOHN RUCH Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep, Er . . . a quiet, but not shy, respected senior who goes all out for sports . . . in the other extreme, he likes art and cars . . . a levelheaded guy, who in all his quietness is surely destined to receive the best, whether it be in tech- nical school or in the Air Force. Varsity Soccer 3, 43 Student Coun- cil 2, 3, 43 Junior Varsity Base- ball Team 23 Class Soccer 23 In- tramural Soccer 2. JO-ANNE CAROLE RUGLIO A winning way, 4 pleasant smile, Dressed so neat, and quite in style. Porky . . . petite and neat . . . a figure envied by all . . . displays a keen sense of humor . . . a neat dresser with a wonderful taste in clothes . . . enjoys art . . . can always be depended on if there's any decorations needed for dances . . . we hope you find great happiness in the Junior College of your choice. Elm Staff 43 Senior Play Cast 4: Girls' Sports 43 Recreation Coun- cil 43 Sophomore Hop Committee 23 Junior Prom Committee 3. CHARLES P. RUSHFORTH, III 'Tis well to be Merry and Wise. Toby . . . Tobe to his close friends . . . a real hustler at inside right . . . a nice looker with a great big smile and a kind word for everyone , . . small but solid . . . very quiet and well mannered . . . in- tends to go on to college where he's certain to be most welcome, Latin Club 25 Inter Class Soccer 2. 3: Class Basketball 2, 3, 45 J. V. Baseball 35 Varsity Soccer 45 Varsity Tennis 5. PATRICIA ELLEN RUST Gifted greatly is she who has artistic bands. Rusty . . . vivacious . . . a true and loyal friend . . . hardworking girl . . . full of fun . . . talented in art . . . always on the go . .. ambitious . . . usually found laughing . . . pleasant to be with . . , lively and gay. Choir 2, 3, 45 Elm Staff 45 Glee Club 25 Senior Play Production Staff 45 Recreation Council 4. JANET LUISE SCHELLER Kindness is virtue itself. Janet . . . neat in appear- ance . . . hard worker . . . as loyal and true as friends come . . . always ready for fun and mischief . . . the gal with hier share of com- mon sense . . . a smile for all . . . trustworthy and de- pendable . . . best wishes in your coming marriage. Girls' Glee Club 25 Dramatic Club 25 Tennis Tournament 25 Ticket Committee for Senior Plays 4. BARBARA ANN SCHROLL Energy and persistence conquer all things. Barb . . . full of mischief . . . original in her ideas . . . carefree attitude . . . gleaming hair . . . never a party without Barb . . . the evil in her eye . . . always see Barb belhind the wheel of her big Buick . . . good luck in junior College. Sophomore Hop Committee 2: Junior Prom Committee 31 Sen- ior Play Production Staff 45 Elm Staff 45 Leaders Club 45 Recrea- tion Council 4. THEODORE H. scHRoLL, JR. He goes his way quiet and undisturbed. Ted . . . a regular fellow . . . always ready for a good time . . . Come on! One more goal! . . . Any more new parts for my jalopy? . . . liked by all . . . hard worker and good student . . . future plans are to serve Uncle Sam in some way. Varsity Soccer 3, 41 J. V. Baseball 25 Class Soccer 2. ANTHONY A. SERKSNAS Take life too seriously, and what is it worth? Tony . . . very easy-going and jovial . . . likes a good laugh . . . in everything he attempts, he puts forth great effort . . . his friendly atti- tude makes him well liked . . . lots of common sense . . . plans to go on to college. Latin Club 25 Fire Squad 3, 43 Senior Plays Production 45 Elm Leaves 3, 4. ELEANOR STEWART SHARPE Who speaks the least, sees the most. Ellie . . . a quiet exterior penetrated by a fun loving nature . . . fair with blonde, blonde hair . . . lover of sports . . . easy going . . . sincere . . . true friend . . . plans to attend Hillyer Col- lege. Leaders Club 4. RICHARD F. SKELLY Resist the devil, and be will flee from you. Skel-our Jekyl and Hyde . , . life of a party and loves a lot of fun . . . serious if you need advice and a sincere friend . . . a neat dresser . . . a true Irishman in looks and temperament . . . never lacking in a good word for everyone . , . Hey, come on, need a ride to Fitzi's? . . . Best of luck in college! Junior Varsity Baseball 25 Dra- matic Club 25 Recreation Council 3. 41 Senior Play StaE 45 Elm Staff 45 MARILYN MARGARET SKORUPSKI A heart full of sunshine and a soul full of song. Marilyn . . . mischievous smile . . . a flair for the unusual . . . talented pianist . . . vivacious . . . sharp dresser . . . friendly to all . . . personality plus . . . cheerful manner . . . always on the go . . . a credit to her class . . . success will be hers. ' National Honor Society 3, 4: Stu dent Council 23 Parade of Youth Correspondent 41 Elm Leaves 2, 3, 43 Library Assistant 2, 3, 41 Foreign Policy Club, Vice Chair- man 4g Senior Play Cast 41 Elm Staff Ali Latin Club 21 Choir 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 23 Operetta 2, 35 Dramatic Club 33 Dance Band 43 National Thespian Society 4. DONALD SMITH What's probing deep has never solved the mystery of sleep. Don . . . quiet . . . where there's fun you'll find him . . . very interested in En- tomology . . . loves to fix cars . . . favorite sports are hunting and fishing . . . ser- vice in a branch of the Armed Forces appears in the near future . . . best of every- thing, Don! ROBERT JOSEPH SMOLENSKI Ability wins us the esteem of true men. Smoky . . . good looking . . . popular . . . very attrac- tive to the opposite sex . . . an able leader . . . neat dresser . , . carefree ways . . . re- liable . . . admired and re- spected by all . . . enjoys sports, music . . . will long be remembered as a classmate of whom all are proud. Snrdent Council 2. 3, 4, Vice President 3, President 43 National Honor Society 3, 4, President 41 Varsity Soccer Z, 35 Varsity Bas- ketball 3, 43 J. V. Basketball 23 Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 43 Nutmeg Boys' State 31 Traffic Squad 43 Senior Play Cast 4g Junior Mar- shall 33 Junior Prom Committee Chairman 3: Harvard Book Award 3: Youth Government Day, Judge 3: Senior Banquet Co-chairman 4. RICHARD A. ST. AMAND Right living will produce right thinking. Saint . , . silent but knowing . . . good athlete and seen on our athletic fields most of the time . . . a natural in sports . . . hopes to become a Physical Education or an In- dustrial Arts teacher . . . Hope you reach your goal in whichever field you choose. Varsity Soccer 3. 43 Class Soccer 23 Varsity Baseball 3, 43 Intra- mural Soccer 2, J. V. Basketball 23 Varsity Basketball 3, 43 J. V. Baseball 2. EDWARD STANTON What's the use of worrying? Ed.. .tall...dark... handsome . carefree Ed . . . is the deepest of blushers . . . doesn't believe in rush- ing a matter . . . quiet only in the classroom . . . inter- ested in photography . . . im- mediate plans include lending a helping hand to Uncle Sam in the armed services . . , socfry, no pegged pants there, E . JANICE ELISE STEEGE Profound sincerity is the true basis of character. Janice . . . quiet and earnest . . . sincere and easy going . . . true friend . . . conscien- tious worker . . . a little blush now and then reveals her modesty . . . enjoys talk- ing on the phone . . . plans to attend secretarial school . . . is sure to meet with much success. Elm Staff 43 Senior Plays Produc- tion 43 Latin Club 2. ROBERT HAMPTON STEELE A man who thinks for himself. Bob . . . conscientious and respected . . . a capable Presi- dent in our junior Year . . . reserved yet amiable . . . love that smile . . . sincere man- ner . . . neat dresser . . . sure success in college and later life is yours. Decoration Chairman 21 Junior Varsity Baseball 23 Class President 33 Class Ring Committee 33 Boy's State Representative 31 Varsity Baseball 3, 43 Graduation Usher 33 Fire Squad 3, 43 Elm Staff 43 Traiiic Squad 43 Student Govern- ment 3L Junior Prom Usher 3. NANCY ANN STEFANO Always a good sport: most of all a good friend. Nanc . . . small . . . neat . . . always ready with a warm smile . . . How about t h o s e bookkeeping classes, Nanc??? . . , enjoys collect- ing and listening to records . . . gets tremendous enjoy- ment out of talking on the telephone . . . after gradua- tion she plans to attend a secretarial school . . . may you succeed in all your en- deavors, Nancy! Badminton 23 Latin Club 2, 33 Elm Staff 43 Senior Plays Usher- ette 4. ROLAND STEINER Be friendly and you will never lack friends. Roland . . . quiet in an imp- ish sort of way . . . possesses a contagious smile . . . nice looking . . . neat dresser . . . cheerful . . . fun loving . . . always looking for a good time and usually Ends one . . . enjoys hunting, fishing and baseball . . . plans to further his education . . . best of luck to you in what- ever you do, Roland! EDWARD H. STERLING What one dares to dream of, he dares to do. Eddie . . . always ready for a good time . . . Who's at the State this weekend? . . . Anyone for some jazz? . . . where's your buddy Eddy ? . . . why are you blushing? . . . likes to tinker with cars . , . particularly interested in photography . . . plans to do air photography in the U. S. Navy . . . good luck in the future! glags Soccer 2g Class Basketball PHILIP H. STEVENS One who makes his corn- pansons laugh deserves happiness. Phil . . . great wir . . . always smiling . . . well-known by all . . Elm Leaves editorial enthusiast . . . class architect . . . loves designing, especially immobile mobiles . . . His small size is no indication of his personality . . . will pur- sue his architectural interests after school, Latin Club 2g Dramatic Club 2, 3, 43 Treasurer of Dramatic Club 3, President of Dramatic Club -45 Thespian Society 3, 45 Slide Rule Slub 3, Elm Leaves Advertising RAYMOND JOHN STEVENS Silence is the element in which great things fashion themselves together. Ray . . . although quiet, he is a true friend to those he knows well . . . a sportsman who enjoys fishing and hunt- ing . . . plans to enter the Armed Forces or go on to another Held. ROBERT G. STRUTHERS Calm, through all the days. Strut . . . underneath the quiet exterior can be found merry and easygoing ways . . . has many friends . . . one of the gang . . . a kind word given to all . . . nothing to bother him too much . . . usually found tinkering with something . . . loves to hunt . . . plans on entering the service. Class Soccer 2. PATRICIA SULLIVAN Her ways are ways of pleasantnessf' Pat . . . a quiet exterior con- ceals a fun loving nature . . . loyal to her friends . . . fun to be with . . . enjoys art and draws beautifully, but SAL is her favorite hobby . . . cheerful . . . congenial manner . . . plans to be mar- ried after graduation . . . Pat, loads of luck to you in the future. CAROJLYN JEAN SYLVESTER Be good, sweet maid, and let who will he clever. Carol . . . quiet but friendly to all . . . seldom seen without Dot . . . likes to cook and enjoys swimming . . . a genuine smile with true warmth will always be her asset . . , hope your job in insurance will find you happy! DAVID BRUCE TASKO Let thy words he few. Dave . . . Vasco De Gama . . . quiet, unassuming . , . not a care in the world . . . car enthusiast . . . calm, cool and collected , . . easygoing . . . takes life's problems as they come. . . . occasionally does some homework . . . plans to continue his educa- tion. Class Soccer 2, 5, 45 Intermural Soccer 5: J. V. Baseball 2. JACOBA MARGARET TAYLOR The wealth of mankind is the wisdom they leave. Koby . . . one of the most liked and respected classmates . . . warmhearted, friendly manner to all . . . tall and attractive . . . one of the best . . . high ranking in scholarship and service . . . success will be hers. National Honor Society 3, 4, Vice President 43 Recreation Council 3. Secretary 43 Dramatic Club 3, 43 Graduation Usher 33 Elm Literary Staff 43 Senior Play Cast 43 Mus- icals 2, 33 Choir 2, 3, 43 Merit Scholarship Competition Leaders' Club 3. 43 Elm Leaves Staff 2, 3: Foreign Policy 43 Bowling Club 35 Girls' Sports 2, 3, 43 Latin Club 23 Glee Club 23 junior Prom Committee 3: Traffic Squad 43 Na- tional Thespian Society 4. JANICE Tocn If you cannot be happy in one way, be in another. jan . . . an easy going. fun loving nature . . . sincere and friendly . . . enjoys bowling and dancing . . . takes life in her stride . . . pleasant disposition . . . always ready to lend a helping hand . . . plans for the future are in- definite . . . good luck in whatever you attempt. SHEILA BARBARA TOUBMAN Wisdom of many wit of one. Sheil . . . her pixie like smile and big brown eyes are sure signs of a winning personal- ity . . . always looking for a laugh and usually gets it . . . laughable, lovable and loyal to her friends . . . loves clothes . . , wit? always there with some. National Honor Society 3. 43 Treasurer 43 Glee Club 23 Choir 2, 3, 43 Operetta 2, 3: Class Night and Graduation Usher 33 Dramatic Club 2, 3, 43 Recrea- tion Council 2, 43 Elm Leaves Staff 33 Elm Literary Staff 43 Sen- ior Play Casr 43 Junior Prom Committee 3: Merit Scholarship Competition 43 National Thespian Society 4. BARBARA ANN TRACY A rare combination of fun, frolic and friendship. Trac . . . quiet with people she doesn't know . . . neat . . . well dressed . . . Hey, Trac, how's the shorthand coming??? . . . a nice, sweet gal, an asset to our class . . . a genial heart that claims many friends . . . plans to work in an office after grad- uation . . . lots of luck, Trac! Recreation Council 43 Senior Plays Staff 43 Senior Plays Production 4. , .., .tt ' , Q 't I ' 3 s . A. ',.jy:-,-M' MICHAEL JEROME TRETOLA Never worries over trouble, life to him is one big bubble. Taranch . . . likeable . . . laughable . . . light-hearted . . . happy-go-lucky . . . I feel like doing something . . . magnetic personality . . . always willing to help a friend , . . Anyone for ski- ing? . . . Hi there, Mr. Grady . . . future plans are to help Uncle Sam in the United States Navy . . . then go to college. A. ELIZABETH TRUEX She who values the merits of others and in their pleasure takes joy. is the happiest of persons. Bets . . . you'll find her seri- ous or bubbling with joyg either way she's a genuine friend and fine student . . . enthusiastic worker . . . very active in school and church . . . seamstress par excellence . . . dresses extremely well . . . with her high ideals and admirable character, Bets will be a welcome addition to the women's college of her choice. Choir 2, 3, 43 Operetta 2, 33 Elm Leaves 2, 3-Sports Editor 33 Class Secretary 23 Cheerleader 3, 43 Na- tional Honor Society 3, 43 Co- chairman of Junior Prom 33 Ring Committee 3: Queen's Court 33 Dramatic Club 33 Leaders' Club 3 43 Recreation Council 3, 43 Stu- dent Council Alternate 43 Traffic Squad 43 Elm Literary Editor 43 Senior Play Staff-Student Co-ordin- ator 43 Foreign Policy Club 4: Girls' Sports 3, 4. MARY LOUISE TRYASKUS Music was a thing of the soul. Honey . . . attractive . . . good natured . . . independent . . . has an ear for music . . . one of our favorite pi- anists . . . believes in having a good time . . . doesn't lack for male companionship . . . always makes the most of everything . . . Only happi- ness awaits you. Choir 33 Senior Play Production Staff 4. JAMES T. VANDERGRIFT He is great enough that is his own master..' jimmy . . . good natured and friendly . . . takes an interest in tinkering with cars . . . neat dresser . . . tall, liked and respected . . . mischiev- ous nature . . . conscientious . . . avid bowling enthusiast, also enjoys swimming . . . loyal friend . . . one of our good lookers . . . success will be yours at college, followed by the service. Track 23 Class Soccer Team 2. ANTHONY F. VIGNONE Many persons feel arty some , understand ity but few both feel and understand. Tony . . . quiet, reserved, but fun when you get to know him . . . quick wit . . . class artist . . . with his ever- present slide rule . . . tre- mendous potential . . . re- freshingly independent . . . enjoys oil painting . . . Best of luck in your chosen field. Elm Leaves 2, 3, Latin Club 23 Dramatic Club 43 Elm Staff 43 French Club 43 Senior Plays Pro- duction Staif 4. CRAIG P. WALLACE And a woman is only a woman, but a good cigar is a smoke. Craig . . . our most easy going classmate who's more interested in cars and mech- anics than homework or girls . . . loves to talk, and with reason--he has a most pleas- ing voice and pleasant ways . . . always plays up trouble and always enjoys himself everywhere . . . more power to you! . . . Best of luck in college. Fire Squad 3, 43 Senior Play Cast 43 Elm Stal! 4. DOROTHY WALLACE A soft answer turneth away wrath. Dot . . . a cute little miss with a peaches and cream complexion . . . lovely eyes . . . a friendly disposition . . . enjoys ceramics and dancing . . . full of fun . . . a carefree smile . . . good sense of humor . . . petite and neat . . . a pleasant man- ner. RICHARD ANDERSON WAMESTER Wise to resolve and patient to perform. Dick . . . one of our most respected classmates . . . quiet and blushes frequently . . . sincere and dependable . . . a good dresser, always conserva- tive . . . hopes to become a Pharmacist . . . Good luck, Dick, in everything! Varsity Baseball 1, 2, 3, 43 Cap- tain 43 Varsity Basketball 2, 33 Student Council 2, 3, 4g Class Soccer 2, 4. avi? JUDITH MARR WATSON A twinkle in her eye and laughter in ber heart. Judy . . . Miss Friendly of 1956 . . . always a smile and a good word . . . never missed a soccer game . . . O.K.! Folks . . . sincere . . . never ending willingness to help others . . . loves sports . . . good luck as a Medical Secretary, Judy! Girls' Soccer 3, 43 Girls' Basket- ball 2, 3, 43 Girls' Baseball 3, 43 Badminton Champion 2. 31 Choir 33 Elm Staff 43 Senior Plays Pro- duction Staff 43 Recreation Coun- cil 3, 43 Dramatic Club 23 Stu- dent Council 33 Senior Ball Com- mittee Chairman 4. DAVID NEWTON WEBSTER Let not your heart be troubled. Webb . . . well-liked by all who know him . . . possesses a vast collection of witty say- ings . . . enjoys collecting records, weight lifting, and drinking coffee in Fitzy's! . . . plans to enter the Army and then a voice school . . . Good luck! Choir 2, 3, 43 Band 33 Operetta Staff 2, 3. JOAN MARY WEBSTER The only way to have a friend is to be one. Joanie . . , enjoys a good time . . . unassuming and conservative in her ways . . . her lovely black hair is adored by many . . . quiet when not among close friends . . . enjoys piano, dancing, sing- ing and mostly Floyd . . . plans to become a secretary. Choir 2, 33 Senior Plays Produc- tion Staff 43 Dramatic Club 23 Band 2, 3, 43 Girls' Choir 2. BRUCE WHITCOMB A good nature brings many friends. Bruce . . . a quiet and like- able fellow . . . wavy blond hair . . . presents a neat appearance . . . a hearty laugh . . . a twinkle in his eyes . . . easygoing . . . an ardent hunter . . . nary a care in the world . . . good luck in the Navy, Bruce. PENELOPE ELAINE WILDER Happy is her nature, hut deep are her thoughts. Pen . . . combination of a sophisticated and merry girl . . . unbounded enthusiasm . . . never a quiet moment when Pen's around . . . al- though usually seen laughing, also has her serious side . . . reads much, talks more . . . prefers Beethoven to Brubeck . . . Who's got a ciggy? . . . her loyalty and sincerity have won her many friends. Girls' Sports 2, 3, 45 Cheerleaders 2: Sophomore Hop Committee 25 Cheerleading Manager 31 Leader's Club 35 Dramatic Club 35 Ticket Co-chairman of junior Prom 33 Queen's Court 35 Youth Govern- ment 35 Operetta Staff 35 Elm Staff 43 Senior Plays Production Stall 45 Foreign Policy Club 4. GENEVIEVE WILKOS Merry and gay, .ruth pleasant wayrf' Jenny . . . friendly smile . . . cute . . . has a cute, Polish accent . . . Hey Kids! . . . good natured . . . fun to be with . . . lively . . . there's a twinkle in her eye . . , willing to help . . . plans to enter college . . . success in whatever you may do, jenny. Recreation Council 4, DONALD L. WILSON A merry heart gladdenr the hearts of otherJ. Willie . . . his tallness and his loping gait make him stand out . . . his Cockney accent tegales his many friends . . . his sense of humor makes him well-liked . . . bright grin . . , indi- vidualist . . . a more serious side not as well known . . . really a deep thinker. Slide Rule Club 35 Fire Squad 3, 45 Band 3, 45 Dance Band 45 For- eign Policy Club 3, 45 Operetta 2, 35 Elm Leaves 3, 45 Choir 25 Na- tional Thespian Society 4. CONRAD J. WINALSKI The face, the form and the skill: of an athlete. Connie . . . versatile . . . true lover of sports . . . good looking . . . neat ap- pearance . . . respected by all his classmates . . . friend- ly and ofttimes quiet . . . wonderful sense of humor . . . smile from ear to ear . . . co-ordination plus . . . plans to enter college. Varsity Soccer 3, 45 Captain of Soccer Team 45 J. V. Basketball 25 Varsity Basketball 3, 45 Junior Prom King 3. CON STANCE ELEANOR WOLCOTT In quietnerr and conhdenc shall he your Jtrengthf' Connie . . . an unusual combi nation of silence and conii dence . . . has pleasant way . . . very neat and efficie . . . does a great deal o sewing . . . possesses quali fications for becoming a su cessful Private Secretary. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 45 Latin Clu 25 Student Council 25 Recreatio Council 25 Elm Staff 45 Senio Play Cast 45 Operetta Staff 2, 3 National Thespian Society 4. JOHN wooo The opportunity for doin rrtirchief it found a hundred times a day. john . . . quiet . . . Ho many ducks did you get?' . . . loves to fish . . . spend most of his time working o his car . . . liked by hi schoolmates . . . future plan include attending college an then joining Uncle Sam in th service . . . good luck, John LeROY WOOD An opportunity well taken i the only weapon of I advantage. Roy . . . the most carefre guy you'd ever want to mee . . . can always be foun where there's an uproar . . has good taste in the opposit sex . . . possesses unusual wi . . . is an active member i the Naval Reserve . . . plan to join the Navy upon gradua tion . . . the best to you, Roy! ROBERT W. WRIGHT It ir better to he Jmall and .thine than great and cart a shadow. Bob . . . Tiger to close friends . . . cute indeed . . . small but powerful . . . al- ways ready for a good time . . . good natured . . . pleas- ing personality . . . liked by all . . . a merry ole soul . . . unmatched laugh . . . one of our best . . . full of vim and vigor . . . enjoys reading . . . plans to enter Engineering College. Fire Squad 3, 45 Recreation Coun- cil 3. 4. JOSEPH JOHN YEDZINIAK, JR. Laughing cbeerfulnesr zlyrouir runligbt on all the park: of life. Buddy . . . a new student who came to us from Hartford High . . . their loss, our gain . . . a big smile for everyone . . . cheerful . . . friendly . . . Oh those dimples!! . . . mischievous ways . . . enioys bowling, ping-pong, and bil- liards . . . plans to attend college or help Uncle Sam in the Air Force . . . Best of luck in whatever ou do Bud Y , - Extramural Volleyball 3, 4: Class askerball 3, 4. ROBERTA LORRAINE YOCUM Happiness murt live in ber heart. Bobbie . . . loves fun in any manner, shape or form . . . loyal to her friends . . . always ready to give her opin- ion . . . imaginative . ac- tive . . . always has a bit . . , Does 'anybody want to go to Friendly's? . . . will make a good nurse. Latin Club 23 Choir 2, 3g Elm Leaves 21 Senior Play Production Stal? 41 Leaders Club 4: Girls Sports 43 Elm Sraff 43 Cap and Gown Committee Chairman. Flu Hientnriam ROBERT FRANCIS MAHONEY March ll, 1958 - July 31, 1954 In loving memory of Robert F. Mahoney, who was respected and admired by all his classmates. I, V L ,N 4 H5146 fiionor Stuhenf ti MAN MARI HElLA B. TOUB .E G S Salutatofwm 4 fdzcrorian Pupils who have maintained a B average since tenth grade. Virginia M. Ambrose Maxine J. Brizes Judith R. Carlin Larry L. Carter Walter H. Coughlin, jr Nancy E. Detweiler jean L. Ford Salvatore Gionfriddo Marilyn E. Gometz Dermond Kelleher Robert C. Kerber Barbara A. Kessler Nancy A. Lane Elvia Magnuson Sandra F. Merithew David W. Messer Ellen M. Mislick Marion L. Oliver Marcia L. Peterson Audrey E. Prentice Roberta Randall A. Anthony Serksnas Robert J. Smolenski Robert H. Steele Jacoba M. Taylor Sheila B, Toubman A. Elizabeth Truex Anthony F. Vignone LIS! OME1-Z .frm Brough The Qtasfle fi fc Yflfg 37 Q ! Ng? V' E! V K X1 1 Court 'lirstorg The Class of 1956 hopefully entered through the welcoming gates of knowledge to the first of three years of a new adventure under the close and careful guidance of our new magtstrate Mr Skrrm and court advisers Miss Cheney and Mr Parker Needing someone to preside over our act1v1t1es we duly elected fellowcitizen George LaCava as our Head Squire Maryann Hayes our Assistant Squire Betsy Truex as Keeper of the Scroll and Judy Goodell as Keeper of the Coins And then since we had been assigned to Ceftalfl palace rooms each room sent two delegates to the Grand Council which controlled the entire Palace When our government plans were well under way our minds readily turned to the Soccer Tournaments held on the Stillman Arena under our new coach Mr Mason Bob Grabner and Bob Smolenskn contributed their sportsmens abrlrty which led us to a final duel in the sport Our energetrc princesses Ginny Ambrose and Judy Goodell led the palace crowd in the battle cries but in thrs particular year we lost the first round Meanwhile Carol Chidsey had represented our palace in an All State Concert where other musically minded c1t1zens from nerghborrng kingdoms yoxned the throngs The kingdom changed scenes as we moved to a different area Our new palace was much blgger and more modern as palaces go Its maze of halls and intricate passages awed us for a while but soon our mmds once more wandered to more Tournament Games called basketball The gallant knights fought bravely and well in duels with neighboring kingdoms and the use of our brand new rndoor arena came into existence Jay Beal on the varsity Dick St Amand Mike Murphy Dick Wamester Bob Smolen sk1 Lyn jope Connie W1HalSkl and Al Boyer on jayvee battled but unfortunately we did not emerge victors To take our minds off our woes temporarily was the first social gathering ever to be held in our new palace Under the capable hands of Marion Oliver and ack Donaghue we presented The Winter Whirl Barbara Schroll Bob Steel and commlttee converted the new arena into an attractive winter wonderland Ginny Ambrose Bob Grabner and their councilmen depicted an era of gaiety as they decorated the palace halls w1th posters the committees of Nancy Lane and Danny DEsopo arranged for music of Mary Carr and Nicky Champ provided the refreshments and of Nancy Detwerler and Buck Griswold had tickets printed for the occasion All in all the Whirl was a big success and it added many pleasant moments for us to remember Soon afterwards more honor was bestowed upon the class as two of our plebes Carol Chrdsey and Nancy Lane received Honorable Mentions in the Scholastic Writing contest Others contributed their musical abilrty to the successful performance of Up on Old Smokey while some yomed the ranks of the first palace band In the spring even though our new outdoor arena was flooded we transferred our baseball diamond to our former field of combat where Beal Wamester Greene and Smolenskr valrantly fought while Grabner and Fernandez contributed their lrghtfooted ness tothe track team We were well on the way toward a bright future as we emerged into the middle year We were proudly placed with the title of juniors and for our Squires that year we elected Bob Steele as the chief man Drck Wamester as his capable assistant Ginny Ambrose as scroll keeper and Bonnie Prentice the careful guardian of our increasmg funds Smokey and Ginny had the honor of berng elected as Vice President and Treas urer respectively of the Grand Councrl Our class headed by delegates from the Grand Council and the class Squires who were invested with the power of selectrng 1n1t1ated the official ring of our clan dis playing the palace emblem Again our men were training rn the old arena for the sporting events ahead The new participants were Ruch Greene Wmalskr Schroll and St Amand The princesses with the addition of Maryann Hayes and Betsy Truex cheered and w1th the help of the crowd led the team on to the final soccer triumph 1 7 I , . 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A a v 1 ' ' a Y 5 ' 1 a a ' s a a . a 9 - a a s . . , 3 1 v . . . .. ,, ,, . . . , . a 7 3 3 , . 1 9 ' 1 7 s v ' 5 Y 5 ' ' 9 42 l Wlth the sound of vrctory st1ll rrngmg rn the alr we were encouraged to a success ful season of basketball We proudly drsplayed the regronal crown won wnth the help of Beal St Amand Smolenskr Greene Fay Wamester W1nalsk1 and Bradley who went on to further battle 1n the state tournament Though puttmg up a good battle we lost by the mere score of 44 43 Thrs was the year too that the emblem of the Eagle appeared on the unlforms of our teams A great honor was bestowed upon eleven Junxors who were mducted mto the Natronal Honor Soclety dur1ng a very xmpressrve ceremony The recrplents were Grnny Ambrose Larry Carter Jean Ford Marrlyn Gometz Dave Messer Marcla Peterson Marrlyn Skorupskr Bob Smolenskl Koby Taylor Sherla Toubman and Betsy Truex The annual sprrng productxon thrs year entrtled Seventeen was performed by gurldsmen of drama and musxc Taklng bows amid the applause and shouts of PIZISC were Don Wrlson Dlck Frppmger Marllyn Skorupskr Betsy Truex Marcxa Peterson Marxlyn Gometz Al Drxeu Gordy Grover Elvla Magnuson Sara Pxper Barbara Kessler Koby Taylor Sherla Toubman Mar1on Olxver and Sue Morre The blg event of the year was the Junxor Prom set rn a Parxsran atmosphere We can never forget that starlnt nxght dancrng through the streets of gay Par1s admrrrng the central attractron the E1ffel Tower the srdewalk cafes the shop wmdows and the colorful sprrng flowers The blg moment of the evenrng arnved when everyones atten tron was dlrected toward the throne set rn the royal garden Ushers Bernre Coughlm joe Fernandez Gary Hughes John LaDucer Mrke Low Erwm Ruch D1ck Skelly Buck Grrswold Bob Steele and Drck Wamester rn turn escorted the ladres rn waxtmg to the1r posrtrons around the throne The honored mademolselles were Gxnny Ambrose Carol Chrdsey Maryjane Howarth Nancy Kudla Betsy Truex and Penny Wllder Wlth a fanfare of applause Maryann Hayes and Connxe Wxnalskr were selected Queen and Krng and Malvm Goldberg as Court Jester completed the royal retmue Then every one dreamxly danced to the mag1cal straxns of Aprrl In Pans V1ve la France' Thxs unforgettable evemng was due to the co charrmanshrp of Derm Kelleher and Betsy Truex and the commrttees headed by Maryann Hayes and Bob Smolenskr decoratrons Celeste Pelletrerr and Malvln Goldberg publ1c1ty Nancy Lane and Danny DEsopo musrc Marrlyn Hayes and Mrke Murphy refreshments Penny W11der and Bob Bradley tlckets Sprlng followed the prom and by then the baseball season was 1n full swmg Thrs year the team cons1sted of Beal St Amand Steele Greene Wamester Boyer Smolenskx jope and D1Batt1sta Runnxng on the Held were Fernandez Dougherty and Grabner Our drama students Ph1l Stevens john Pratt and Marrlyn Gometz were recognlzed when they were rnstalled 1nto the newly organlzed Thespxans and class pol1t1c1ans Bob Smolenskx Bob Steele Derm Kelleher Ed Greene Bob Grabner Malvrn Goldberg Mo Olrver Bonnle Prentlce Nancy Lane and Janrce LaMarre were elected as delegates to Boys and Grrls State Fellow men Larry Carter and Bob Smolenskl recerved the Tr1n1ty and Harvard Book Awards respectnvely and Smokey was bestowed wlth another great honor as he and Glnny were elected by our senlors for the pos1t1on of Junlor Marshal The Baccalaureate ushers were Jay Beal Larry Carter osl1n Deeks Sal Gronfrlddo Ed Greene Bob Kerber Dave Messer Maxlne Brxzes Jean Ford Judy Hutchrns Nancy Lane and Bonnle Prentlce for Graduatlon we had Carol Chldsey Nancy Detweller Marrlyn Gometz Marcra Peterson Bobb1e Randall Koby Taylor Shella Toubman B111 Dougherty Joe Fernandez Bob Grabner Bob Jones Derm Kelleher Bob Steele and Lyn Jope Before we knew lf our Senror Year was before us Reaching our last year we now became the leaders of the Palace We lmmedlately held our annual electron of delegates to the Grand Councrl who 1n turn chose Smokey to conduct all the councll meetmgs Grnny as secretary and Marcla as treasurer Our next duty was to select our Squrres Malvrn Goldberg was elected Kxng of the class Derm Kelleher as second 1n command Pat Carone as scroll keeper and Ellen M1sl1ck rn charge of our resources 43 , . 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 ' ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' - - - - u 11 7 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' 1 1 1 1 1 . . . . , ' 1 7 I 7 7 7 7 1 1 1 ' ' ' 7 1 1 1 ' 1 7 7 7 ' - . . . ,, . . ,, . . , 1 1 . . . . . 1 1 1 1 , , 1 1 1 ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 ' Y 7 ' 7 7 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 7 1 1 J 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' 1 7 7 7 . , D Ginny Ambrose, Jay Beal, Carol Chidsey, George Fay, Mal Goldberg, Marilyn Gometz, Ed Greene, Bob Grabner, Maryann Hayes, Derm Kelleher, George LaCava, Ellen Mislick, Bonnie Prentice, Bob Smolenski, Bob Steele, Koby Taylor, Betsy Truex and Dick Warnester as the palace guards kept corridor traffic moving, while Carol Chidsey, Ellen Mislick, Bonnie Prentice, Nancy Detweiler and Maxine Brizes stood be- hind the cash registers during the rush hours in the palace dining room. This year we cheered our soccer-men to a co-victory in our new outdoor arena. The heroes were Captain Winalski, Rushforth, St. Amand, Greene, Hock, Grabner, Schroll, Ruch, Bradley, and DiBattista. Ginny Ambrose was elected Editor-in-Chief of The Elm, Bonnie Prentice, Assistant Editor, Ellen Mislick, Business Manager. Placed in charge of Photography was Larry Carter, Literary, Betsy Truex, Personals, Carol Chidsey and Marilyn Gometz, Typing, Sandy Merithew, Art, Malvin Goldberg, Advertising, Judy Watson, Clubs, Pat Carone, Boys' Sports, Jack Donaghue, and Girls' Sports, Pat Rose. For the first time the ten best scholars competed in the Merit Scholarship Contest, they were Jean Ford, Marilyn Gometz, Sheila Toubman, Koby Taylor, Larry Carter, Dave Messer, Bob Steele, Bob Kerber, John Pratt, and Derm Kelleher. Our palace was well represented at the All-State Concert when our musical artists, Grover, Gometz, Lane and Fippinger were enrolled in the Grand Chorus. The annual presentation of the Senior Plays was performed before the lower ranks and tqwnsfolk on a wintry night. It was well worth trudging through the heavy snow and ice to see the three terrific plays. Laughter echoed throughout the palace theatre as Dick Fippinger, Jack Donaghue, Marilyn Shorupski, Sheila Toubman, Marcia Peter- son, and Judy Goodell displayed their talents in The Kid Makes Up His Mind. The audience was held in a spell by the outstanding performance of Elvia aided by the cast made up of Pat Carone, Bernie Coughlin, Dick Mann, Mo Oliver, Connie Wolcott, John Pratt, Marilyn Hayes, Marilyn Gometz, Bobbie Randall, Bill Dougherty, Jane Morell, Jane Quintilliano, and Barb Kessler in Sorry, Wrong Number. With laughter holding both its sides, the audience roared enthusiastically to the last play, The Widow's Plightf' Hamming it up were Carol Chidsey, Jean Ford, Porky Ruglio, Dick Skelly, Jan LaMarre, Bob Smolenski, Koby Taylor, Don Wilson, and Joslin Deeks. The prompters respectively of each play were Pat Rust, Maxine Brizes, and Sandy Merithew, After due honors and the final curtain call, we joyously shouted for the Class of '56 and all headed to Pat's and her tremendous open house. New dramatic ability was recognized when more Thespians were inducted into our chapter. The additions were Jean Ford, Elvia Magnuson, Sheila Toubman, Don Wilson, Carol Chidsey, Marilyn Skorupski, Marcia Peterson, Connie Wolcott, Koby Taylor, Larry Carter, Bob Kerber, Dav'e Messer, and Bob Jones. Among the many honors placed upon our class, Ginny received the DAR good citizenship award as the outstanding Senior girl. Sportswise, we point with pride to Jay Beal, who has given our palace much recognition on the basketball court. We also commend the team work of St. Amand and Winalski who played on this year's varsity. For our final Senior activities, long to be remembered, we chose Ed Greene and Marilyn Hayes co-chairmen of Class Night, Marcia Peterson and Buck Griswold, Bacca- laureate, Carol Chidsey and Bob Grabner, Graduation, Celeste Pellettieri, Picnic. Bobbie Yocum headed Cap and Gown and Bernie Coughlin, Class Gift. The biggest and best dance of our entire palace life, our Senior Ball, was entrusted to Maryann Hayes and Mike Low. Heading the committees are: Sue Moore, decorations, Sandy Merithew, restoration, Joslin Deeks, orchestra, Judy Goodell, publicity, Mike Murphy, refreshments, Judy Watson, tickets, and Mo Oliver, invitations. Thus, being privileged as the first class to have completed three years in our new palace, we pass hopefully through the gates to a future equaling the many experiences we have already had. :Ideals A 'G' ,I gf if J 'R Ed Stanton HAIR Joel Kelly EYES Dick Calitro EYELASHES Joel Kelly EYEBROWS Connie Winalski NOSE Ed Greene MOUTH Doug Muller DIMPLES Angie DiBattista and COMPLEXION Doug Muller i Bobbie Randall Denise Eisenhauer Denise Eisenhauer Denise Eisenhauer Marilyn Hayes Carol Chidsey and Judy Goodell Sandy Merithew and Judy Watson Mary jane Howarth g X ans me '? iE7X , I ffl Toby Rushforth and Bob Smolenski john Olander Derm Kelleher Bill Dougherty Connie Winalski Connie Winalski Mike Low Bob Jones Malvin Goldberg Jay Beal and George Fay SMILE HANDS TEETH SHOULDERS BODY LEGS FEET VOICE LAUGH POSTURE Ellen Mislick Barbara Kessler Jean Ford and Bobbie Yocum jane Morell and Jane Quintiliano Mary jane Howarth Ginny Ambrose and Celeste Pellettieri Mary Carr Jane Morell Marcia Peterson Jane Morell N M xf l lw X M. rlx X X N 'QM ll f A S' ll 'flllw' 71 -+ f :l-1 We, the Class of 1956, being of reasonably sound mind and body, do hereby bequeath our worldly possessions as follows: Marcia Albert leaves her bop shoes to Jane Emerson. Donna Albrecht leaves waiting for a certain soldier at Fort Knox. Arlyne Almandinger leaves her name to anyone who can spell it. Ginny Ambrose leaves the underclassmen at games holding her glasses. Mary Balfore leaves her morning strolls to Amelia Dicioccio. Marion Balfour leaves by the nearest skivtrail. Eddie Barbrick leaves his crew cut to Bob Daley. Pete Barker leaves trying to find room for his legs. Bev Bartenstein leaves a chair to Mr. DeJohn. Jay Beal leaves his precision timing to a Swiss Watch. Al Boyer leaves his ping pong paddle for next year's tournament. Bob Bradley leaves the library with a pass in his hand. Maxine Brizes leaves the cafeteria and Mr. Babel still counting their millions. Dotty Caldwell leaves us glad she came to W.H.S. Dick Calitro leaves his drums to the Salvation Army. Judy Carlin leaves our ears ringing. Pat Carone leaves for the shore. Mary Carr leaves Tex Pavel minus his favorite Rangerette. Larry Carter leaves his flash bulbs to some bright kid. Nickie Champ leaves without a worry. Sandy Charter leaves her crowded locker to Fibber Magee. Carol Chidsey leaves her 20-20 vision. Adeline Costa leaves with a one-way ticket to New Haven. Dick Cote leaves Bob Kelleher one slightly used church key. Bernie Coughlin leaves his petiteness to George Met- calfe. Walter Coughlin leaves nothing-he's taking it all with him. Carol Cugno leaves her laugh echoing in the class- rooms. Mickie Cutler leaves still baffled by Chemistry. George Czarnecki leaves for Bunce Road. Pat Dawidowicz leaves us all tonguetied. Angela DeBonee leaves her loquacity to Gabby Hayes. Joslin Deeks leaves his Deek-tionary to Mrs. Wind- sor. Marilyn DellaRocco leaves her shorthand notebook to some ambitious Junior. Loretta DeMauro leaves her long hair to Judy Di- Berardino. Danny D'Esopo leaves playing real saxy music. Nancy Detweiler leaves her cheerful disposition to any discouraged Good Humor man. Ang DiBattista leaves without looking back. Jack Donaghue leaves his infectious laugh. Bill Dougherty leaves Pierre le Cochon to Mlle. Bolduc. Al Drieu leaves his natty clothes to the Dungaree Dudes. Denise Eisenhauer leaves the boys in a trance. Beverly Ekman leaves locker :f:f:78 with only two occupants. Barbara Elder leaves no younger. Pat Fagan leaves Tammie Holbrook going to History with her chem lab apron still on. George Fay leaves his heart to Bulkeley High. Joe Fernandez leaves his tired track shoes to Bill Ahhare. Dick Fippinger leaves his quiet dignity. Frank Fontana leaves his dark, wavy hair to Pete Pellettieri. Jean Ford leaves the telephone wires still tied up. Bob Gibb leaves his ice skates to Bill Holden. Dave Gilbert leaves, to Mrs. Casa's relief. Sal Gionfriddo leaves just as quietly as he came in. Mal Goldberg leaves his razor blades to Mr. Shana- han. Marilyn Gometz leaves her marks to Groucho. Judy Goodell leaves without her shoes. Bob Grabner leaves if he can get his car up the hill. Ed Greene leaves his skeleton to the Biology room. John Grenier leaves the writers of the class will won- dering where to find him. Lucy Griggs leaves the Nutrition Class to goof by itself. Bulkeley Griswold leaves his crutches to any Junior who skis. Joyce Grob leaves the phone booth empty at Cafe. Gordon Grover leaves his musical ability to Brian Burpee. David Hawkins leaves his mechanical prowess to Les- lie Clark. Marilyn Hayes leaves as the best saleslady Frigidaire ever had. Maryann Hayes leaves a pair of scissors to Delta for the shore. Dickie Hock leaves for the pawnshop. Bob Hope leaves looking for Bing. Mary-Jane Howarth leaves singing Bell Bottom Trousers. Garry Hughes leaves the town hook and ladder to the fire squad. Judy Hutchins leaves her temper to an Irishman. Gloria Jajliado leaves her attendance record to Ann Messenger. Barbara Janak leaves her excessive height to be dis- tributed throughout the Junior class. Jim Jennings leaves round shouldered from toting home all those books. Bob Jones leaves his fire extinguisher to Miss Kelley to cool off Mr. Wilson. Lyn Jope leaves a baseball to his brother Bruce. Dick Joyce leaves his studious ways to Walter Mur- PhY- Derm Kelleher leaves the unsuspecting Sophomore girls. Joel Kelly leaves his sound effects to Mel Blanc. Bob Kerber leaves his mathematical genius to an adding machine. Bobbie Kessler leaves Bob Plaza as President of the B.W.A. Colleen King leaves looking for an argument. Nancy Kudla leaves wondering what to do with her hair. Barb Kutsavage and Rosemarie Pacholski leave their varied gym excuses to Mary Kaye Corcoran and Pat Shampang. George LaCava leaves a pizza pie to Angela Sipala. John LaDucer leaves his pink shirt to Clyde Jasmin. Janice LaMarre leaves her arguments to haunt Miss Pinkham. Nancy Lane leaves the piano in the auditorium to be tuned. Patty Larson leaves Mr. Smith wishing she had never dropped Chemistry. Jim LeGeyt leaves Mr. Clark to Dave Lawrence. Nona Leturmy leaves hoping that Al Drieu has learned to take notes. Mike Low leaves his size 14M shoes to Alan Wames- ter. Marie Mabey leaves still undecided. Jim MacNeil leaves with his hair falling in front of his eyes. Robbie Ouellette leaves his seat in the library to some Junior who likes to read magazines. Ernie Pandolfi leaves us wondering what to have him leave. Kenny Parkes leaves walking. Dainis Pavasars leaves to be a diplomat. Danny Payne leaves acking. Celeste Pellettieri leaves her penny collection to Artie Couch. Marcia Peterson leaves her laugh to a hyena. Debbie Pickup leaves doing the mambo. Sara Piper leaves her gum, coughdrops, and candy to some hungry Junior. Roger Poynton leaves without a word. John Pratt leaves his seat on the radiator in 212 to Dave Gigliotti. Bonnie Prentice leaves her middle name to anyone who wants it. Shirley Provencher leaves her inability to return library books to Janice Pellettieri. Jane Quintiliano leaves running to look for a pair of gym pants. Bobbie Randall leaves her hair to any peroxide com- pany that can match the color. Ronnie Ringenback leaves his little black book. Betty Riccardo leaves Mr. Latina her flaming red hair. Pat Rose leaves her excess lipstick to Gail Pomeroy. Erwin Ruch leaves his nickname Angel in the var- sity locker room. Jo-Anne Ruglio leaves still hating her nickname. Toby Rushforth leaves rushing forth. Patti Rust leaves to finish cleaning up after Senior ' Play open house. Janet Scheller leaves for the altar. Barb Schroll leaves Carol Landeen second in the dessert line. Ted Schroll leaves his freckles to Howdy Doody. Tony Serksnas leaves his slide rule to Mr. Fullerton. Eleanor Sharpe leaves her quietness to Sue Harris. Dick Skelly leaves Charlie back of the house. Marilyn Skorupski leaves her gift of gab to Mary Martyn. Don Smith leaves his car to anyone who wants to finish customizing it. Bob Smolenski leaves the time-honored string of kiel- basa to Bobby O'Brien. Dick'St. Amand leaves trying to live up to his nick- name. Ed Stanton leaves his brass knuckles to Fred Ives. Janice Steege leaves the teachers still mispronounc- ing her name. Bob Steele leaves Plumbum to brother Paul. Nancy Stefano leaves knowing the lyrics to every song ever written. Roland Steiner leaves his motorcycle jacket to John Struthers. Ed Sterling leaves his Hollywood mufller to Tom De- Pasquale. Phil Stevens leaves his cold hands to Joan Valentine. Ray Stevens leaves his tumbling to Richard Carlberg. Bob Struthers leaves his accumulation of ecclesiastical lock-unlockers to Don Battalino. Pat Sullivan leaves sneezing. Carolyn Sylvester leaves her chewing gum in the art room. Dave Tasko leaves his paper gliders to the sixth period English class. Koby Taylor leaves on time - for once. Janice Toce leaves Denny Caulfield walking in the halls alone. Sheila Toubman leaves her shoe in the library door. Elvia Magnuson leaves her swing to a gate. Dick Mann leaves Solid Geometry to the underclass- men who are silly enough to take it. Al Martyn leaves his aunt's Cadillac to Peter Crapulli. Jerry Mason leaves his chem lab technique to Kay Hummel. John Matusevich leaves studying. Tony Maulucci leaves with a chuckle. Mike McCue leaves his long arms and legs to Dick Harvourd. Margo McKeon leaves Miss Curtis without any read- ing material. Sandy Merithew leaves Wading to East Hampton. Dave Messer leaves the lighting panel to Scott Whin- nem. Ellen Mislick leaves a lot of friends. Sue Moore leaves the Juniors in Sigma wondering what to wear. Jane Morell leaves her chignon to Sue Trombley. Doug Muller leaves his dimples to Mr. Mullen's col- lection. Danny Murphy leaves as fast as possible. Mike Murphy leaves his nickname Dingleberry to some poor Junior. Pam Murphy leaves the teachers to cope with the rest of the Murphy clan until 1970. Sam Nazzaro leaves his curly hair to a French poodle. Bill Neckerman leaves his heartfelt sincerity. John Olander leaves his black pants with the pinto pony stripes to Mr. Backman. Mo Oliver leaves her Kleenex to Little Lulu. Joyce Ostrowski leaves her negative attitude to any- one who doesn't like to Work. Barbara Tracy leaves her fingernails to Laurie Sun- derland. Mike Tretola leaves his winning smile to Ed Sullivan. Betsy Truex leaves her appetite to Marcia Neville. Mary Tryaskus leaves her zip to a turtle. Jimmy Vandergrift leaves his pleasing personality to Gil Spencer. Tony Vignone leaves carrying his paint brush. Craig Wallace leaves by the nearest exit. Dotty Wallace leaves her telephone number - JA 9-5774. Dick Wamester leaves Norm Zauchin sitting in the Red Sox dugout. Judy Watson leaves the nickname Queenie to Kay Wilson. Dave Webster leaves his clear, soprano voice to Linda Bauer. Joan Webster leaves for the West Bruce Whitcomb leaves us convinced that all Rocky Hill kids are swell. Penny Wilder leaves her incessant diets to Pauline Lenard. Jenny Wilkos leaves her spit curls to Jane Carr. Don Wilson leaves his feet to a yardstick. Connie Winalski leaves his nose to any new skier. Connie Wolcott leaves her long walk to school to Dawn Stuart. John Wood leaves his used bottle caps to Little Nip. Leroy Wood leaves wondering how he ever made it. Bob Wright leaves his height to Jim Roberts. Bud Yedziniak leaves the gas jets open in Physics lab. Bobbie Yocum leaves the Wednesday night meetings quiet. A7 ropltecg Time: 1966 Place: New Conrad Hilton Hotel in Hartford Occayion: 10th Year Reunion of the Class of 1956 Cbamcteri: Faculty Advisers of Class of 1956 He: This should be quite an enjoyable reunion this year with the festivities being provided by the members of the Class of '56 who have made a name for themselves in the entertainment world. She: Oh yes, very enjoyable with the singing of Met stars Bob Jones and David Webster, the selections of Carnegie Hall pianists Marilyn Skorupski and Nancy Lane, and the dancing of prima ballerinas Marion Oliver and Maxine Brizes. Every- thing will be topped off with the comments of M.C. Bob Steele, the famous radio announcer. He: Let's stand here in the lobby and survey the prosperous looking Alumni. She: Look, here come the members of the armed forces with all the medals they have won in action - Tony Maulucci and Erwin-Ruch in the Air Force, Dan Murphy, Al Martyn, Joel Kelly, and Gary Hughes in the Navy, Ang DiBattista, George Czar- necki, Frank Fontana, and Bob Bradley in the Army, accompanied by General Al Boyer. He: I was talking to the manager, Mr. Charles Rushforth, and he told me that this building was made possible through the combined efforts of architect Phil Stev- ens, designer Jim MacNeil, artists Celeste Pellettieri and Arlyne Almandinger, Photog- rapher Joyce Grob, and the George LaCava Construction Company. She: It's no wonder it's such a lovely building with such talented engineers as Derm Kelleher, Tony Serksnas, Richard Mann, David Messer, Bob Kerber, and Walt Cough- lin working on it. Ed Greene, head of the local labor union, was in charge of them. He: Here come some other notablesg there's the celebrated poet laureate, Bill Dougherty, who recently found a man named Caleb. Here comes the Powers model, Jane Morell, and the well-known portrait painter, Tony Vignone. She: This class certainly has succeeded in the sports world. Isn't that the pro basketball player, Jay Beal, with college coach Dick St. Amand and tournament golfer Jack Donaghue? Wethersfield was represented well in the Olympics this year, too, there are the Olympic star skiers Dick Fippinger and Pete Barker, track man Joe Fer- nandez, and women athletes Pat Rose and Eleanor Sharpe. He: I was talking to Betsy Truex, Dean of Women at the local college, and she told me that Sandy Charter, Elvia Magnuson, Mary Carr, Marcia Peterson, Nona Leturmy and Bonnie Prentice are all very successful teachers now. She: I also heard that teachers Barbara Kessler and Roberta Randall are convers- ing in French, gym teachers Colleen King and Judy Watson are patiently listening to the girls' well thought out excuses, and Carol Chidsey is teaching that all Gaul has three parts. He: While strolling through the hotel, I saw the well-known journalist, Larry Carter, talking to electricians Ed Barbrick and Dick Calitro, telephone operator Mary Balfore, hair stylist Gordon Grover, pharmacist Dick Wamester, and beauty culturist Pat Larson. Bartender Bill Neckermann told me that he has just hired Joslin Deeks as his piano player. She: Oh, look out there in front! Danny D'Esopo's hearse broke down. He'll prob- 48 ably have to take it to the garage owned by Jimmy Vandergrift and Craig Wallace. They have a great staff of mechanics in Dave Hawkins, Dave Tasko, Jim LeGeyt, Ron Ringenback, and Bob Hope. He: On my way into the hotel I noticed in the show case the exhibitions of coin collector Danny Payne and stamp collector Lyn Jope. Pat Rust's enamel ash trays are on all the tables. She: When I was in George Fay's dental office the other day, George and his dental hygienist Sheila Toubman were telling me what competent nurses Roberta Yocum, Judy Hutchins, Adeline Costa, and Jane Quintiliano made. He also mentioned the efficient work of medical secretaries Sandy Merithew and Barbara Elder. He: I encountered Bob Ouellette, the insurance agent, yesterday. He's representing the Robert O. Grabner Insurance Company. He told me that Dick Joyce, Bib Gibb, Sal Gionfriddo, and Jerry Mason are a few of the company's representatives throughout the country. Personnel manager, Sue Moore, has a competent secretarial staff, consisting of Carolyn Sylvester, Angela DeBonee, Nancy Stefano, JoAnne Ruglio, Barbara Schroll, Beverly Ekman, Joan Webster, Sara Piper, and Marie Mabey. She: Look! Isn't that the renowned tree surgeon, John LaDucer, who recently re- stored the Great Elm in Wethersfield? There was an impressive dedication ceremony, at which the Reverend John Pratt presided. He: Yes, I read that the elementary school children also took part in the program. They were accompanied by their patient and successful teachers Jean Ford, Koby Tay- lor, Judy Carlin, Pat Carone, and Nancy Detweiler. She: There's the prominent bank president, E. Buck Griswold, with his trust- worthy accountants Bob Smolenski and Mike Murphy. The Griswold Bank and Trust Company has quite an able staff of secretaries, including Ginny Ambrose, Maryann Hayes, Shirley Provencher, Mary Tryaskus, Dorothy Caldwell, Judy Goodell, Ellen Mis- lick, Barbara Tracy, Jenny Wilkos, and Joyce Ostrowski. He: Look! Here comes the famous woman flyer, Denise Eisenhauer, who was recently headlined for breaking the sound barrier in her piper cub. She: There's a familiar person -- Dick Cote, who still drives a milk truck from the local dairy bar, where Marilyn Hayes is a waitress. He: I was eating lunch in Nick Champ's restaurant last week. While I was wait- ing for Ernie Pandolfe, head waiter, to bring my order, I noticed the paper advertise- ments for the Kippy Parkes Plumbing Company and the Matusevich-Nazzaro Carpentry Corporation. She: Speaking of the newspaper, did you read about Harfoot Mike Low arresting notorious Hrebug Dick Skelly for burning the poor widow's home? Things really got hot, but Fire Chief Mike McCue came to the rescue! F.B.I. man Don Wilson was called in for the trial, at which most honorable Judge Bob Wright presided. The bril- liant lawyer, Bernie Coughlin, defended the case most effectively. Now Pat Fagan, social worker, is helping the poor widow and her family. He: I hear that the Goldberg-Gometz Psychology Clinic is gaining world wide reputation. Here come Malvin and Marilyn now with their private secretaries, Connie Wolcott and Penny Wilder. She: Almost everyone must be here now. Oh, there's Debby Pickup. She's pretty busy on her farm breeding and training horses for the Kentucky Derby. He: Well, the Class of 1956 seems to have made out pretty well for themselves, in spite of the headaches back in high school. She: You said it! The fabulous Class of '56 still reigns! 49 5 K L n A A K A K L ,zlt L V Lm'hA VmA: I , f, 1X, H sg h me hhh' fe ' s L es - ' :P . Wie fll. ' , ' e ,', ' 1 i Z . m e s j l - t . K ' si ,,,. y Most Likely To Succeed Witciest - L Curesr -. U ll. e L e .nun 5 A K - B. 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Wamester, E. Ruch, P. Ford W. Abbate, P. Dexter, L. Leslie. Third Row: T. Strong, C. DiFazio, G. Goff, G. Spenser, M. Neville, S. Budlong, M Goldberg, E, Truex, R. Steele, M. Hayes, L. Libby. Fourth Row: M. Murphy, J. LaCava, J. Zimmerman, M. Zima, J. Mosher, D. Stuart, L. Fullerton, J. Conlin, S. Charter. Fifth Row: R. O'Brien, A. Boyer, J. Deeks, S.ACornwell, C. Gray, N. Leturmy, M. Oliver, E. Harris, K. Keeney. Senioriiigh Stnhcnt fonncil The Student Council is an organization consisting of one representative and one alternate from each homeroom. The Class Presidents are also allowed to sit in at Council meetings but do not hold voting power. The purpose of the Council is to provide a means by which the students may express their desires and opinions pertaining to school affairs. This year the Council was divided into 12 com- mittees: Handbook, Constitution, Election, Display Cases and Bulletin Boards, Building and Grounds, Cafeteria, National Correspondence, State Correspond- ence, Assembly, Hospitality, and School Song and Flag. These committees functioned separately and reported on their results at the monthly Council meetings. A precedent was established as the Council began the year with an impressive Induction program at which the new officers were given the pledge and awarded small pins symbolizing the office which they held. This year the officers were: Robert Smolenski, President, Robert Webb, Vice-President, Virginia Ambrose, Secretary, and Marcia Peterson, Treasurer. For the second successive year the Student Council sponsored a Fall dance, this year called the Fiesta, It was a great success and the Council plans to do this annually. The Council has been very successful this year due to the able guidance of its advisers Mr. Thomas H, Skirm, Principal, and Mr, Felix A. Babel, Assistant Principal. 58 rirst now: Mr. Mellen, J. Winslow, C. Pellettieri, E. Truex, C. Chidsey, R. Fippinger, J. Taylor, P. Rust, S. Toubman, G. Enquist, J. Whaples, Miss Kelley. Second Row: P. Burke, M. Balfore, D. Perry, L. Sunderland, G. Wilcox, A. Costa, B. Elder, L. Griggs, A. Murphy, I. Donovan, G. Davis, G. Guilmartin, M. Hayes. Third Row: B. Tillinghast, P. Hart, M. Clark, P. Carone, S. Moore, M. Carr, B. Tracy, J. Watson, M. Hayes, R. Cote, P. Moos, E. Harrington, P. Misorski. Fourth Row: C. Gianetti, R. Ouellette, B. Griswold, M. Murphy, R. Skelly, B. Coughlin, M. Pellettieri, J. Yedziniak, R. Phillips, R. Wilder, P. Murphy. Fifth Row: J. Conlin, D. Kelleher, E. Mislick, J. La Ducer, J. Zimmerman, M. Neville, J. Francoline, K. Kenney. Recreation Council The Recreation Council is an organization made up of approximately 40 members from grades ten, eleven, and twelve. The Rec Council was first organized in 1950, and is sponsored by the YMCA and YWCA. At the end of each school year, students are elected to fill the ofiices of co-chairmen, secretary, and treas- urer. This year the officers elected were: Carol Chidsey and Richard Fippinger, Co-Chairmen, Jacoba Taylor, Secretary, and Betsy Truex, Treasurer. The Faculty Advisers for the organization this year were Miss Constance Kelley and Mr. Oliver Mellen. The purpose of the Recreation Council is to pro- mote wholesome entertainment for the high school students during the school year. Some of the func- tions which it sponsors are splash parties, informal and semi-formal dances, week-end trips, ski-trips, and other various parties. This year there were three important events held by the Rec Council. The first was the semi-formal New Year's Eve Dance held at the Mitchell School. 59 Secondly was the co-ed week-end held in Colebrook at the Outdoor Center in conjunction with the Wind- sor Recreation Council. The highlight of the year, however, was the three-day ski trip to Stowe, Ver- mont, taken during the Winter Vacation. Denise Eisenhauer and James Winslow were Co-chairmen of this event. The trip provided all the ski enthusiasts not only an opportunity to enjoy three days of skiing, but also the occasion to take part in various other social activities which the trip provides. bu ms ,3 V afinnal Ifonor Socicftg First Row: J. Taylor, M. Peterson, R. Smolenski, S. Toubman. Second Row: V. Ambrose, M. Skorupski, J. Ford, M. Oliver, N. Lane, A. Prentice, E. Mislick, M. Gometz, E. Truex. Third Row: D. Kelleher, C. Gianetti, W. Abbare, R. Steele, D. Messer, R. Randall, P. Dexter, G. Goff, T. Holbrook, E. Magnuson, S. Cornwell, M. Kalber, A. Ward, M. Neville. L. Carter, S. Gionfriddo, R. Kerber, R. Webb, W. Kirsheman. Kvreign IPoIicg Club First Row: M. Peterson, E. Truex, S. Harris, R. Goodwin, C. Gray, S. Trombly, B. Steinberg, J. Carlin, J. Ford, M. Gometz, R. Jerome. Second Row: P. Wilder, P. Carone, 1. Goodell, N. Detweiler, S. Merirhew, P. Fagan, P. Lar son, T. Holbrook, B. Kutsavage, A. Costa, Fagan, Ml' Backman. Third Row: B. Griswold, P. Culhna, L. Clark R. Maurer, R. Mazzorana, D. Pavasars, S. Gionfricldo, D Wilson, P. Moss, J. Pratt. Y K, g.,g..,,,,,g,., ,Q : , ' , ,. . , . I f ' Elm Leaves Staff First Row: M. Cody, M. Wahl, S. Harris, J. Valentine, P. Chidsey, D. Stuart, D. Stevens, M. Peterson, P. Carone, R. Dexter, J. Cirilli, A. Ward. Second Row: N. Guardiani, Kerber. Fourth Row: D. Wilson, A. Serksnas, L. Libby, R. L. Snow, A. De Bonee, M. Della Rocco, M. Brizes, J. La Abbe, L. Carter, D. Messer, S. Gionfriddo, T. Achenback. Marte, M. Oliver. Third Row: Mr. Mellen, L. Fullerton, F. Traffic Squat First Royv: A.. Prentice, C. Chidsey, 1. Taylor, M. Gold- E. Greene, R. Wamester, J. Beal, V. Ambrose. Third Row berg, Miss Brimner, M. Gometz, M. Hayes, E. Mislick. R. Steele, R. Smolenski. Second Row: E. Truex, G. Fay, D. Kelleher, R. Grabner, 6l Fooflighrers First Row: D. Stevens, C. Broaclhead, M. Jefferies, J. Val- entine, J. Haines, 'M. Cody, J. Desovich, M. Wahl, P Landers, M. Neville, S. Cornwell, R. Jerome, B. Shuttle- worth, D. Tilley, I. Pia, C. Wolcott. Second Rowz Mrs Wilson, R. Wilder, L. Bower, M. Obermuller, G. Goff, S. Harris, J. Emerson, J. Herman, M. Calber, T. Holbrook, M. Fagan, V. Amrein, S. Wood, B. Dickinson, J. Ford Third Rowi B. Rivoire, R. Smith, P. Misorski, B. Krauk J. Cirilli, P. Carone, J. Taylor, M. Oliver, C. Chidsey, S. Toubman, J. Thompson, M. Martyn, E. Terrell, J. Pearson, M. Gometz. Fourth Row: J. Morell, J. Hutchins, K. Keeney, J. Lilly, V. Russell, K. Marshall, J. Dune, G. Davis, M. O'Shea, R. Miller, C. Dietenhofer, D. Perry, L. Sunder- land, K. Hope, C. Landeen, M. Clark, J. Carlin. Fifth Row: D. Messer, R. Kerber, R. LeFoll, W. Abbot, R. Jones, J. Pratt, P. Stevens, D. Gigliotti, R. Daniels, P. Moos, W. Kirsheman, T. Achenhach, R. Agne, K. Walworth. Sixth Row: P. Dexter, R. Havourd, B. Crane, J. Roberts, G. Brown, T. Standish, P. Carlberg, L. Carter. ational Thespian Society First Row: C. Wolcott, D. Gigliotti, P. Stevens, Mr. Smith, Messer, S. Toubman, S. Harris, L. Carter, D. Wilson, B J. Pratt, M. Gometz, J. Ford. Second Row: R. Kerber, D. Crane, J. Taylor, M. Peterson, C. Chidsey, R. Jones. 62 ZX fhoir First Row: M. Hayes, P. Rust, J. Morell, R. Randall, M. Peterson, j. Taylor, M. Oliver, C. Chidsey, S. Toubman, M. Gometzr, 1. Carlin, E. Truex, L. Griggs, N. Lance, J. Grob, L. D'eMauro. Second Row: Miss Foster, P. Dexter, L. Bauer, S. Harris, J. Carr, B. Krauk, J. Thompson, R. Jerome, P. Hart, B. Brown, A. Martyn, M. Zima, E. Wiley, B. Cioto, D. Stuart, C. Dietenhofer, J. Francoline. Third Row: M. Pellettieri, D. Stevens, K. Marshall, J. Cirilli, V. Russell, -I. Shanley, R. Vicino, F. Chidsey, J. Warren, B. Rivoire, W. Jones, L. Fullerton, B. Dickenson, J. Denalsky S. Trombley, J. Conlin. Fourth Row: R. Sparveri, R. jones A. Almandinger, J. Haines, J. Valentine, S. Piper, B. Kess: ler, B. Goodrich, G. Enquist, 1. Ritch, J. Larrabee, A. Ward D. Chicoine, G. Goff, C. Goff, T. Kablick. Fifth Row: P Mehl, W. Kirsheman, R. Havourd, B. Crane, G. Spencer R. Daniels, D. Goodine, G. Grover, B. Burpee, D. Webster j. Waples, W. Abbate, B. Griswold, R. Fippinger. 6irI5 First Row: K. Hope, S. Hasting, D. Spellman, A. Clapp, A, DiCioccio, S, Lowell, M. Neckermann, M. Spazian, Miss Foster. Second Row: A. Messenger, M. O'Shea, V King, J. Haiko, J. Mason, P. Gainty, -I. Erikson, D. Chi- Ehorus P M coine. Third Row: R. Smith, M. Souppa, R. Romanelli, S. I-Iannum, J. DiMartino, I. Pia, M. Balfore, 1. Page. Fourth Row: J. Sciaretta, H. Corneliusson, M. Albert, R. Pachol- ski, J. Ford, M. Fagan. 63 a 1 r l5,,.Q fafin Efhtb First Row: C. Struzenski, G. Guilmartin, I. Donovan, G. Enquist, Conlin, K. Keeney, J. Francoline, J. Meyer, K. Hummel, B. Dickenson. Second Row: E. Harris, S. Lowell, R. Wilder, R. Miller, M. O'Shea, R. Romanelli, N. Riordan, M. L. Messina, C. Dietenhofer, Mrs. Humphrey. Third Row: E. Harrington, A. Sipala, S. Hannum, J. Young, M. Obermuller, E. Wiley, W. Grant, P. Hunter, G. Kromas, B. Elder, J. Mason. Fourth Row: C. Goff, D. Goodine, P. Misorski, J. Warren, B. Rivoire, R. Smith, L. Blackman, W. Jones, C. Broadhead, J. Lilly, J. Ritch, W. Dotchin. Fifth Row: J. Dunn, J. Winslow, L. Clark, R. Hayes, J. Mulvi- hill, E. Barlow, G. Davis, F. Sears, D. MacRae, J. Rugar, T. Standish, J. Hickey, T. Kablick. Girlff' feahers Club First Row: P. Carone, A. Prentice, J. Taylor, E. Truex, S Piper, B. Schroll, J. Watson, L. Griggs, P. Rose, J. Ostrow- ski, J, Carlin. Second Row: J. Emerson, M. Balfour, Guardiani, B. Gray, R. Goodwin, G. Kromas, L. Leslie, 64 M, Corcoran, E. Sharpe, R. Yocom, M. Mabey. Third Row: S. Fippinger, A. Richmond, M. Wahl, D. Matthews, B Watson, E. Turner, S. Hastings, K. Hope, P. Dexter, P Ford, R. Jerome. Fourth Row: Miss Curtis. TW . 'flffjl 1, . gc 1 as ,T fs: ff V' 'V ' rench 61115 First Row: Miss Bolduc, N. Cassidy, R. Randall, E. Magnuson, L. Bauer, Mr. Mellen. Second Row: S. Piper, j. Cirilli, M. Cutler, J. Herman. Third Row: G. Goff, B. Kessler, J. Haines, J. Taylor, D. Pavasars, S. Gionfriddo, N. Detweiler, M. Kalber, 1. Emerson, J. Hutchins. ifire Sanab First Row: G. Benlcovich, C. Wallace, D. Messer, R. Wright, S. Winnem, W. Kolouch, B. Griswold, J. Francis, R. R. Kerber, T. Hull, R. Havourd, Mr. Parker. Second Row: Grabner, R. Steele, D. Wilson, J. Pratt, A. Serksnas. 65 Efif 0 Lens Mb Lights First Row: S. Whin nem, 1. Roberts, B. Ko louch, R. Havourd Second Row: D. Mes ser, B. Crane, J. Fran cis, R. Kerber. Third Row: Mr. Wilson, J Pratt, L. Carter. IB it First Row: R. Hope, D D'E50p0, Whaples W. Dotchin, P. Pellet tieri, R. Agne, L. De Mauro, J. LeGeyt, ,P Barker, D. Wilson Second Row: Mr Westcott, J. Webster R. LeFoll, C. Porter, L Carter. Camera Klub Standing: R. Havourd First Row: Mr. Lewis R. Mann, R. Hayes, B Kutsavage, A. Costa, R Agne, C. Ktomas. Sec ond Row: B. Crane, R Kerber, W. Kersheman W. Kolouch, K. Wal worth, R. Degree Third Row: J. Roberts R. Daniels. Senior fPIag fast' First Row: 1. Ruglio, J. Taylor, j. Ford, J. La Marre, C. Chid-'e S Merithew C Wolcott M Brizes M Gometz M. A V, . , . , - , . , Oliver, P. Carone, Mr. Smith. Second Row: Miss Kelley R. jones, R. Skelly, R. Smolenski, M. Peterson, S. Toub- man, 1. Goodell, P. Rust, R. Randall, J. Morell, B. Kessler. M. Hayes, Mrs. Windsor. Third Row: Mr. Wilson, J. Deeks, M. Murphy, D. Wilson, R. Fippenger, D. Kelleher, J. Donaghue, Mr. Mellen, R. Mann, J. Pratt, B. Coughlin, W. Dougherty. errior ' Iacgs Senior ?Ia1l Staff First Row: B. Elder, S. Provencher, J. Scheller, S. Piper, D. Messier, R. Kerber, I.. Carter, J. Webster, C. Cugno, P. Rust, A. Almandinger, M. Balfour, C. King. Second Row: A. Costa., M. Tryaslcus, B. Tracy, D. Caldwell, P. Dawidowicz, M. Albert, P. Larson, R. Yocum, M. Hayes, J. Ostrowski, A. De Bonee, M. Mabey, P. Rose, J. Grob. Third Row: W. Kolluch, M. Cutler, J. Watson, B. Schroll, E. Mislick, P. Riley, M. Carr, C. Pellettieri, R. Bradley. E. Greene, B Kutsavage, N. Stefano, J. Steege, M. Della Rocco, D. Gig- liotti. Fourth Row: P. Moos, N. Kudla, J. Carlin, E. Truex N. Detweiler, A. Prentice, S. Moore, P. Wilder, E. Sterling A. Di Battisto, S. Chrter, J. Hutchins, B. Janek, J. Deso- vitch, P. Desorcie. Fifth Row: S. Fippinger, S. Harris, P Dexter, A. Serksnas, S. Gionfriddo, R. Ringenback, A Vignone, J. Roberts, B. Crane, S. Nazzaro, D. Hawkins Miss Kelley, Miss Cheney, Mr. Wilson. 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SNElXKXN'1NUAE?kKE? if CS A A 554127 7? Qi M Q 21, L X? f -X Wfcf. un G-OLF CLUB? XXX S' .x X xx-I , at coucaeu Q E' mi STGWE. C12 S303-+ -fGv?! K'-m9.e.v. emu swevs - ANU -9- Len? Q 19' :i11:nnenn1lme1'f' pl . XFX In X '-1 4 'lf can iff Q T 5 B P 5 'f 5 i f 4 . . . . M'i55N P! 0? It W f4 W X I mga, ?! L X 0 X QLUCL . Q is sg f-N- if - I0 NX! S'z':E,.:R:::::2 'Tr In E fb Momma Hem? 2 X7 V' ul-lQ3iR' + RER Pxxna QUT Nhpvgugrig-NDAY U Cr QX05' Rok o , I 0 D WXG xx O 0 a 1 ll 'F E E T YXE 5 Mus 0 .P f 2:30 FQ A1 5. x4 aLuEs?? Q-45 f ' 5 f H 12 vs 7' T. g Qllig Q3 ' m :L:liE l 5 :IJ A ...NE QQ, Cunt? from WQ'as1'Ie Dis plains J la W r l f may x E: A, E 32 J 4 hx ' Ehfv 11 gh tht file 3 eta! Sports 4 1 First Row: D. Rushforth, E. Ruch, T. Rushforth, R. St. Schroll, R. Lepore, D. Dinunzio, R. Siostrom, R. Allen K Amand, C. Winalski, Captaing A. DiBattista, R. Anagnos, Mellen. Third Row: E. Greene, T. Strong, P. Budai A. Couch, R. Hock. Second Row: R. Grabner, J. Budaj, T. Coach Mason, R. Ianders, F. Sears, and M. McCue, Man agers. Ilarsifg Soccer C 'Cham ps With many fine seniors graduated and a perfect record to live up to, Wethersneld started the 1955 season with five successive victories over Rockville, Nepfngton, Windsor, Glastonbury, and Manchester. Greene, Hock, Sjostrom and St. Amand contributed most of the scoring punch during this stretch. Rock- ville ended WethersHeld's streak when it held the undefeated team to a 1-1 tie as Sjostrom scored WethersHeld's lone goal. Wethersneld then rebounded with a series of four straight wins highlighted with a 5-2 win over Hall with T. Rushforth, Hock and Greene providing the winning margin. The team's record of 9 wins, 1 tie and no losses was changed when a greatly improved Glastonbury team defeated us 3-1. This ended a two season win- ning record at 20 games. The forward line led by Greene, St. Amand and Hock scored a total of 34 goals, while the opposition scored but 12. The halfback line led by the uncom- parable Couch, with line Sophomores D. Rushforth and Allen, proved to be the team's greatest asset. The fullbacks, Winalski, Captain, and Anagnos saved many a goal for Wethersneld, while goalie Di- Battista played great in allowing only 12 opposing goals. The season's totals of 9-1-1 qualified us for tour- nament play, in which we -defeated Manchester 4-2 and went to the finals to meet our familiar rival Hall. This game turned out to be one of the finest tour- nament games seen, as the two evenly matched teams battled to a scoreless tie for sixty-six minutes - the results, State Co-Champions. Graduation will take many stars from the team but with many fine young players and a coach who gets better with experience, next year's team should fare well. - ag .-- . - ,f , M s f 5 -61? A I '39 I . mn K- -- e , lr- - . ff.r1E:-.-, .- 1 - Q' H F1234 'tiixifs --X: .- , 3425: sfffgbi - KW I S' 'N' XPIIDT' 1 22 ' J i' ' 1 -7 515 47 . 1 ...H c - 11.3214 - z -f - - - C2 . :.e ' c 6T- '7f T ' ' 'tt i - - K! -iz ' ...-1. - Front Row: Manager F. Sears, D. MacRae, B. Wetherell, I. Plaza, R. Drennan, J. Mulvihill, Mr. Hutnick, T. Strong, P Schaefer, J. Corona, C. Watras, S. Badolato. Second Row: P. Sjostrom, J. Chiarizio, Managerg R. Havourd. 3. . Basketball The Wethersneld High j.V.'s had a record of 7 wins and 9 defeats, which wasn't a terrific one: but the team did display excellent teamwork and some outstanding individual players. There were Wetheral and Shafer who displayed tremendous rebounding ability. Rushforth and Traut proved themselves to be excellent shots and fine backcourt men. Pete Sjostrom and jim Corona added greatly to the team effort with fine all around performances. The standout effect of this team was that it was a Team in every sense of the word. The boys worked with a great deal of determination and were spurred on by the able coaching of Mr. Hutnick. The team displayed many fine traits, which should definitely pay off next year for Wethersield. if 0 x X 3 'L ffrsifg .fgaslnzfb f' ' Q mv K Q2 ,, F . ,Q I g 5 HAQX., 84 K Q XM? Left to Right: C. Winalski, T. Drennan, R. St. Amand, D. R. Smolenski, Managers, F. Sears, R. Havourd, Coach Traut, Captain J. Beal, R. O'Brien, D. Rushforth, R. Allen, Mason. The squad which consisted of Beal, Couch, Dren- nen, Sjostrom, and St. Amand started off this season with two defeats at the hands of Rockville and Farmington. Then the Eagles' prolific scoring ace and Captain, jay Beal, led the team to two inspiring vic- tories over Glastonbury and Windsor. Beal scored a total of 84 points in these two games. The team continued to win as it edged out Plainville 51 to 48. Next, the Masonmen climbed out of the B league into' the A to meet Hall. This game proved to be the thriller of the season, but the Eagles were tripped up by two points in a double overtime. In the following game, Beal poured in 35 points as the Eagles thun- dered a 63 to 49 defeat over the Alumni. The Alumni win started off a string of six con- secutive victories over Middletown, Newington, Farmington, Rockville, and Windsor. Throughout this string of victories, Beal continued to pour in basket after basket, but it took outstanding rebound- ing of Couch and Drennen, and the hustling of St. Amand and Sjostrom to make the club really tick. This string was broken, however, as Glastonbury handed the Eagles a 90 to 85 defeat, Then the boys bounced back, knocking off Middletown and Wilson in succession. After these two wins, the Eagles found themselves in first place of the Valley B League, but then the black cloud covered the team. Big Art Couch was unable to play in the last two important games. Probably because of this, the Eagles were downed by Plainville and Newington, in exciting but disap- pointing games. However, the Masonmen ended up with a fine record of 12 wins and 6 defeats. With this record, the Eagles have won themselves a place in the State tour- nament. Prospects look good again for next season with starters Pete Sjostrom, a real hustler, and Tom Dren- nen, a terrinc rebounder and scorer, returning. Other varsity men returning will be Allen and O'Brien. The junior varsity will be sending up some real hoop- sters also, Trout, Carona, and Shafer, to name a few. Good luck next year, fellows, from the Class of '56, Y pw' if G. Enquist, J. Zimmerman, L. Sunderland, J. Goodell, Co- M. Neville, D. Perry, J. Ritch. Captain, M. A. Hayes, Captain, V. Ambrose, E. Truex, Chmzrle fthe rs This year the Cheerleading Squad consisted of ten girls, seven regulars, and three alternates. By having only seven regular cheerleaders, it gave a different alternate the opportunity to cheer at every game. After attending a clinic at New Haven last year, the cheerleaders had many definite ideas about cheer- ing this year. They practiced very diligently every Thursday afternoon and tried to perfect some new cheers, while also trying to incorporate The Eagle, our newly adopted mascot, into some of the old cheers. The squad consisting of Captain Virginia Ambrose, Assistant Captain Maryann Hayes, Judy Goodell, Bet- sy Truex, Marcia Neville, Darleen Perry, Laurie Sun- derland, Judy Zimmerman, Gayanne Enquist, and joan Ritch, cheered with great enthusiasm, and their efforts were rewarded as the Soccer team went into the State finals and we became State Co-Champions. Basketball season is always thrilling and one of the cheers which seemed to appeal to the crowds attend- ing the games was the new Indian Chant. The Squad is looking forward to Spring when the members hope to attend another Clinic at New Haven, and also to next year when they will have new uniforms. 87 l First Row: J. Beal, E. Greene, R. Smolenski, L. jope, R. Absent from picture: C. Matthews, R. St. Amand, J. Le- Steele. Second Row: J. Charizio, A. Boyer, R. Wamester, Tendre, G. Carpenter, Captaing Allen Wamester. P. Deresinski. Third Row: D. Dinunzio, A. DeBattista. ilarsifg Baseball '5 5 Wethersfield ended its 1955 baseball campaign with the cry wait till next year. The baseball Eagles turned in a mediocre 6-8 record and finished fifth in a good Central Valley B League. Ed Greene batted a .356 clip to lead the team, while Angie DiBattista finished the season eight points behind him at 348. A hot and cold ball club all season, the Eagles finally exploded one hot afternoon in Rockville. A seven-run splurge in the second inning stung the Yellow jackets into early submission, and jay Beal ol? '5 5 Golf was reactivated at W. H. S. ap- proximately seven years ago. Since that time it has steadily increased its im- portance. Last year the linksmen compiled a record of 12 wins, 2 defeats, and 2 tiesg and finished sixth in the state tournaments. The prospects for the squad look good again this year, with veterans Pete Sjos- trom, Captain-elect Jack Donaghue, and jim MacNie1 returning. With such hope- fuls as Mike Low, Bob O'Brian, and Chuck Difazio coming along, the team is looking forward to another successful season. went on to rack up a 3 hit shutout. The other five victories were of the less-spectacular variety. Lyn jope lost a heart-breaker at Newington when the Indians squeezed across a ninth inning run to take a 1-0 verdict. Richie St. Amand led the moundsmen with a 3-0 season record, and Beal compiled a 2.97 E.R.A. With ten members of last year's squad expected to ink their 1956 contracts, a most successful baseball season is anticipated. J. Donaghue, M. Low, Mr. Lewis, R. O'Brien, P. Siostrom, J.MacNeil. .a .W Front Row: W. Holden, K. Mellen, P. Pellettieri, K. Ander- son, W. Abbate, T. Wilson, C. Sandburg. Back Row: 1. .fiiiiti ii. -1 ' ' , Y , . . 1 A 1 ii M WJ Jennings, J. Fernandez, R. jones, R. Grabner, Mr. Kess F. Bragdon, R. Luce, R. Kelleher, R. Peters, B. Kirkpatrick llarsifg Track '5 5 The Wethersfield High School track team, with several new and promising members, completed its season with a record of 1 win and 4 defeats. Al- though success eluded them, the team did a fine job during the season. Kirk Mellon, a sophomore, showed great promise in hurling the discus. Bob Grabner did a laudable job in the dashes and the half mile, and he placed second in the indoor meet. Bob Luce C4405 and Fred Bragdon Chalf mileb also did well. The high jumpers were led by Captain Brian Kirpatrick, an outstanding pole vaulter, followed by Carl Sandberg and jim Jennings. Although the milers Fernandez and Mosher were weakened by the loss of champion miler Hub Segur, nevertheless they turned out com- mendable performances, and Fernandez, with more experience to his credit, should be a definite asset to the team this year. The outlook toward the coming season is favorable, with Captain-elect Bob Grabner returning for his fourth season with several other veterans. Gros Gionnfrg This year Wethersfield High was able to have its first Cross-Country team. The team trained diligently under the super- vision of Mr. Yarrow, who is also track coach. The team, led by Captain joe Fernandez, was not very successful. It lost its three dual meets and then placed fifteenth in the state meet at the Univer- sity of Connecticut. Captain-elect, Bill Abbate is hoping for a larger and better squad next year. Good luck in 1957! Front Row, l. to r.: J. Fernandez, W. Kirsheman. Back Row, l. to r.: K. Anderson, T. Wilson, Mr. Yarrow, W. Abbate, J. Pribram. B9 irls' Sporfs J. Taylor, E. Mislick, 'M. Hayes, M. Balfor, Miss Curtis, J. Watson, C. Pellettieri, P. Rose, J. Ostrowski. Basketball The girls participated in sports for the past three years with great enthusiasm. Basketball seems to be the top ranking sport among the girls. Each year there is a great competitive spirit between the different grades for the championship title. During the basketball season many girls par- ticipated in field trips to various high schools. Great sportsmanship was shown during these competitive games and we are proud to say that the girls of Wethersheld High won the C. I. A. C. award with a 9-0 record. Soccer also rates high with the girls. After-school teams are formed by girls who are interested, and there is much competition among the three grades. Volleyball, badminton and field hockey are also played in the fall and winter. In the spring the sports program turns to the out- of-doors, to such sports as baseball and tennis. A tennis tournament is set up by the school for all girls wishing to participate. We hope, that in years to come other girls will also take advantage of the fine facilities which we have enjoyed. 'ia Soceer up, M. Albert, J. LaMarre, J Ostrowski, P. Rose, B. Janak M. Balfour, E. Mislick, C. Pel lettieri, J. Watson. J. Grob, B. Riccardo, D. Pick- J Xgx 4 Q 0' W I I s fl I 4 X , JM q ' WV Wg. f v i MIA: X titty? Aw. ,W 61255 1958 -.1.........,..,,.W .,,, 512155 I95 7 L I 1 V 4: J 1 A fu , as I G 2 Connecticut Gene good place to Work ral uf! . A 5-X Qyuvfldfr MMg0a,f12f:,4 f '7QZ4f :,i?5fo2'l ,Jaffe 4 4, 'f 111 vm, 'Ak fr .014 ,-y..1,gA J 'H' VWWPQA ,- ,, ,v'i'.--7 .-01 byW,gfy.fx. l f f I 5115, 4 ,sr .fed I f f. ...Mg ,, X . pil477' ' ,V f I' wr' ' X :EK XWYY, ,,,, fc, fx f 'ef' fix 1. bs.: 'A if 4 Lf 4579?-1 -1 ff 7075- i.' f. ' . :'774e7 '41 371, .. 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HOCK 9 Telephone JAckson 2-3735 CHRISTENSEN'S ' 681 Silas Deane Highway - JAckson 9-2288 - Wallpaper - 610 SILAS DEANE HIGHWAY Affisfs Supplies - Renwl Eqvipmenf WETHERSFIELD, coNNEcncuT Window Glass - Shades 81 Blinds Complete Line of DuPont Paints 6 ac 'I00 Compliments of WHITE'S MARKET ' TAYLOR FILMS 169 MAIN STREET WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT 283 HARTFORD AVENUE WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT WHITAKER 8. SONS, INC. -Warehousing - Trucking- HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT Compliments of R. M. GRANT TOOL SUPPLY CO. 65 AIRPORT ROAD HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 'IOI g75l94C0' 10'I40 740 7'0'40' '40' x Compliments ot THE VALLEY COAL CO., INC. 11 WELLS ROAD WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT Telephone JAckson 9-2549 FUEL OIL- COAL- U.S. BURNERS - COKE H. O. PENN MACHINERY CO., INC. 5 136 DAY STREET, NEWINGTON, CONNECTICUT 5 Construction, Industrial and Municipal Equipment E. F. SKELLY, Local Representative 9 Q Compliments of the COMPLIMENTS OF Q YANKEE VARIETY STORE 9 A FRIE D 42 WELLS ROAD 5 N 5 WETHERSFIELD 9, CONNECTICUT R. H. STO-ZENBACH Your Neighborhood Plumbing Contractor Your Neighborhood Heating Contractor Crane - American Standard - Westinghouse Water Heaters, Dishwashers, Garbage Disposers Affiliated with National Association of Plumbing Contractors SHOW ROOM: 45 GARDEN STREET WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT Telephone JAckson 9-1 192 :iam-owwfmfaf vwafwvo-401 102 -'-65C -'01 '014-01 010217 DC? -'0140'0-f0'+'?'0 110101656100 COMSTOCK, FERRE 8. CO. Seed Growers Since I82O - Wethersfield's Oldest lndustry We are able to supply from the smallest to the largest planter the finest strains of vegetable, flower and field seeds LAWN GRASS MIXTURES FERTILIZERS INSECTICIDES BULBS BIRD FEEDS Telephone JAckson 9-3319 Orders Delivered Promptly SAM'S TAILOR SHOP ELIOT LEFF, Prop. 287 MAIN STREET WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT Safeguard your Apparel With Expert Cleaning and Tailoring Experienced Attention, Quality Work fo f Every Garment coMPuMENTs or A FRIEND I' Compliments of WETHERSFIELD AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ESSO PRODUCTS Collision Experts - Auto Painting - Motor Tune-up - Wheel Balancing All Up-To-Date Equipment 24 Hour Tow Service Phone JAckson 9-5889 150 HARTFORD AVENUE WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT Best Wishes to the Class of 1956 THE CONNECTICUT BANK 8. TRUST CO. WETHERSFIELD OFFICE 103 40 -910'-'-0V0Y0 QUALITY MARKET John J. McCue, Prop. 'I89 MAIN STREET WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT Compliments of RUSTY KILN CERAMIC STUDIO so GARDEN STREET WETHERSHELD, coNNEcTlcuT Thelma 8. Fred Rust Phone JAckson 9-3368 - Daily Delivery Telephone JAckson 9-1066 THE EDWARD PACKTOR COMPANY 426 SILAS DEANE HIGHWAY WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT The Builder of fhe New Wefhersfield High School Compliments of GUNN'S SHELL SERVICE STATION 63 WOLCOTT HILL ROAD Telephone JAckson 9-0026 -0K0 0' 104 -'-0'40'0'-40N0l0 '-0'0N0 0'N0 '0 BOLDUC'S MARKET 217 MAIN STREET ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT COMPLIMENTS or MEISTERLING BROS. DAIRY SEXTON gt HAMEL DRUG CQ. CAPITOL CITY LUMBER CO. Painf - Lumber - Millwork - Hardware THOMAS P. SEXTON, R.Ph. Mason Supplies RAYMOND E' HAMEL Rlph' 984 SILAS DEANE HIGHWAY 38 Wells Rd., cor. Silas Deane Highway WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT Phone JAckson 9-4138 William D. Lowry, Manager WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT Phone JAcIcson 9-2553 QUALITY FOODS SINCE 1900 S. SATRIANO 8. SONS CO., INC. Where You Go For The Besf - And Gef lf 675-677 WOLCOTT HILL ROAD WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT 105 H7w0 0'r0w0f0f0'0f01f010A010040v014040N0b040fw0lf6W0N02f0 -'6 102101010 -402 -f0N0X0 10110010 -101010 620 4016200 - 40417 COMPLIMENTS OF THE CLASS OF T957 COMPLIMENTS or THE CLASS OF T958 C0mPlimef fS Of MUTUAL CONSTRUCTION 5 HOWARD JoHNsoN's 8' SUPPLY CO- Rocky Hill 9-4422 SILAS DEANE HIGHWAY Paint - Tools - Garden Supplies JAckson 9-0044 CONTRACT ROOFING BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1956 MAIN STREET DRUG CO. JOEL a. DAVE MAIN STREET WETHERSFIELD, coNN. 6 x9N0 0 '0K07C0 0 -9' Z5905f7' 106 -1651 -204 40 010'-7 X7 'G0r?'0-f0'G7'0f'0f940'?17'040 L E W I S B R O S . Flagstone Supply and Garden Center 798 SILAS DEANE HIGHWAY Shrubs - Bluestone - Posts - Marble Telephone JAckson 9-1680 Compliments of THE GRA-ROCK GINGER ALE COMPANY ZO'lTl'S SHOE SERVICE 3 Stores To Serve You Tel. -Mckson 9-3344 103 State Street Hartford, Conn. 207 CHURCH STREET 701 Main Street Manchester, Conn. WETHERSFIELD 9, CONNECTICUT 669A Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield COMPLIMENTS OF THE CHAS. C. HART SEED CO. 170210205100 107 517'-0'0'0w0r0N0N0'40K05'0-10K0l0' '6' SCH ROLL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY 5 CHURCH PLACE WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT 5 Best Wishes America's Largest Auto Seat Cover SpeciaIists J. RICHARD GOTHOLD, Reg. Pharm. R A Y C O WOLCOTT HILL PHARMACY 683 WOLCOTT HILL Tel. JAckson 9-3018 WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT 1816 BERLIN TURNPIKE Phone JAckson 9-9107 WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT Best of Luck to THE CLASS OF '56 Compliments of THE JOHN W. OLDHAM STUDIOS WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT 6 xoxo- ouanov los GUS' BARBER SHOP 57 wELLs ROAD CENTRAL HARDWARE CO 5 Barbers at Your Service 226 MAIN STREEI Open 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Daily WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT Closed Monday's COMPLIMENTS or THE WETHERSFIELD CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Compliments of PURITAN MAID BAKING COMPANY 616 SILAS DEANE HIGHWAY WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT Compliments of Best Wishes to the JAMES w. ANDERSON a. soNs CLASS OF '956 SCATA'S FRUIT FAIR Telephone JAckson 9-6044 'I335 SILAS DEANE HIGHWAY WETHERSFIELD, CONN. MARKET GARDENERS Brood Street Wetherstield, Connecticut 109 X9'v-0 '-0'10w0'f0N0'0'-'-0V-0'01f0r020 INSURANCE IS more than a pollcy With us nt means SERVICE too' ARTHUR A WATSON 81 CO HARTFORD WETHERSFIELD Telephone CHapel 6 7451 Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1956 PILGRIM MARKET WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT EDWARD E PEER JAckson94962 STANLEY F PEER JAckson93759 PEER AND PEER AGENCY Insurance and Real Estate 530 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfleld Connecticut OFFICE JACkson 9 'I33I 92011000201 0'-0'0 40'-0 0-f-0 0Y0 LAZLO ELECTRIC CO. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Residential - Commercial - lndusfriol Engineered Wiring for Power - Heat - Light 90 THORNBUSH ROAD WETHERSFIELD, CONN. Telephone JAckson 9-2606 Besi of Luck Io All of You - FISH - JIMMIE'S SERVICE STATION Fresh - Smoked - Shell - Salt JAckson 9-0882 708 SILAS DEANE HIGHWAY WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT JAckson 9-0021 Compliments of GEORGE J. PELLETTIERI FRANKLIN AVENUE GARAGE Horfford, Conn. 'III QQ, ,.,T-i -ilu-uv i ' s.- if 1.1- ..-. x - ' v Y Q Q A Q A Q x 1 v I ' I I , . 5 f x v 1 v s y V U ..a.1.:n . ll. - av-.f b Af ' Q v ' . 'ix f- If . -QUILT' QM '. f'gf4', -:v1.,..14A w ,Wi -.-xf -- , . :XfgQ4 L 0-,, .. 4, - . K v Q- -1 2?TxQ5k..k' X . Qwfi- 0 +1 X, , dym .. , ,x 7. .9 ' 1Jf.xg'5p-. ., baxjhlr. , , ,,,,.4X kc. .',f7Kw- 'L-iwig ,YQ . ff f'jt', ' .gg mfkfxi X , fi' ' Q' yy 'sl . Av. . W4 If 164-1 K fff5ffL 1 +44 .f-fd 5' ' :Jr 'SA A-. :?'ff,f5fT -f -9 HV' ' .- . . - ,u.. - v '- ' - g,fy47 fi ' 7f'77M + 'Mv H , A .xx - .Hr 5 if ,N Q, i Wg , bg ' - f j 3 -' Q , ?f 2,ffa25,f,f iff. if g , f 1 si,ffffW i X j ' ' ' .Q ww + 'w f , , I f Q Atmwm,,,,,,.Wfvf , A 4, Wx. . 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