Wilby High School - Wilby Yearbook (Waterbury, CT)

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MARY AGNES DADDONA Maer January 6, 1934 Walsh Activities: Swimming, Glee Club, Italian Club, Secretarial Club. Maer” can always be seen at the Wilby dances, at the swimming pool, tennis court, or watching pro-basketball. Mary is well liked by all who know her, and it is a sure thing that she will succeed when she enters the business field as a secretary. MARIE DOLORES D'AMICO November 9,1934 Duggan Activities: Room Representative (two years), President of Junior Class, Vice- President of Senior Class, President of Italian Club—Junior Divi- sion, President of Senior Italian Club, President of Secretarial Club, and Secretary of the Dance Club. Dancing, music, sports, going to the movies, listening to the radio, and crocheting—somehow Murph” seems to be able to find time to do all these things she enjoys. Marie has often said that she wishes to do work in the secre- tarial field after graduation. With her sunny disposition, we feel that Marie is sure to reach her goal. JOAN BERNADETTE D’ANDREA ]o” January 26,1934 Walsh Activities: Balance Sheet reporter in sophomore year, Editor of features and art departments for two years, Merriman Grammar School secretary. If you ever see anyone going through the halls hidden behind some large cardboards, you can be sure that it is none other than Jo.” You see, she is always preparing posters for some event or occasion. Having done quite a bit of work for the Balance Sheet, Jo” feels that she would like to enter' the field of Commercial Art. Because she has the ability and personality, how can she help but succeed. MARIE LUCILLE D'ANDREA Midge February 24, 1934 Slocum Activities: Secretarial Club, Slocum Grammar School Secretary. Midge” is a tall, attractive girl with a friendly manner. Her special inter- ests are collecting photographs and cards, and swimming and ice-skating. To be an efficient secretary is Midge’s” ambition, and with her secretarial capa- bilities, we know she will succeed. GRACE S. DANIELS Sally October 14, 1934 Sprague Activities: Secretarial Club, Ways and Means Committee, Classbook Com- mittee. Blonde, brown-eyed, vivacious, all speak of Sally,” Sprague's loss, but Wilby’s gain. Ice-skating and swimming top the list of favorite sports, and many an enjoyable hour she spends reading. A career in the business field, particularly that of a private secertary, is Sally’s” ambition. Good luck, Sally! 21

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BARBARA M. CRANE Bobbi May 4, 1934 Notre Dame Academy Activities: Vice-President of Junior Class, Vice-President of Lads and Lassies Speak , Chairman of Junior Prom Committee, Member of Hi-Lites Radio Show, News Editor Balance Sheet, Editor-in-Chief of Balance Sheet, Program Committee Secretarial Club, President of Latin Club, Voice of Democracy winner from Wilby, Wilby D. A, R. winner. Bobbi's four years at Wilby have been marked by her many activities and interests, especially that of Balance Sheet work. Truly a dependable and intelligent lass, her interests vary from ballroom dancing to sports. After gradu- ation, Bobbi plans to enter the field of Journalism. We know that she will succeed in any field she desires. LORETTA ANN CROCETTO Lor June 19, 1934 Anderson Activities: Secretary of Senior Class, Vice-President and Program Chairman of Secretarial Club, President of Junior Italian Club, Editor of Editorial Staff of Balance Sheet, Balance Sheet Representative, Italian and Dance Clubs, Class Book Committee, Senior Prom Committee. A typical American girl is Lor,” who is one of the most popular and busiest girls in the senior class. In her spare time she is either sketching a picture or writing a story or poem. She wishes to become a commercial artist. Best of Luck, Loretta! JAMES T. CULLEN Mouse” September 4, 1934 Sacred Heart High Jim entered Wilby in his senior year, but quickly grew to be pals with his classmates. He is a soft-spoken individual whose interests include basketball, baseball, and swimming. Mouse's” plans for the future include enlisting in the U. S. Navy. Best of luck! MARY LOUISE CURTISS Trudy” January 16, 1934 West Haven High Activities: Balance Sheet Business Staff (two years). Rushing through the halls is none other than Trudy,” making sure that all subscriptions and advertisements for the Balance Sheet have been taken care of. Swimming, basketball, and listening to Frankie Laine’s records are some of the ways in which she spends her leisure time. Upon graduation, Trudy” plans to study to be a child nurse. EVA RITA CURZI May 6, 1934 Merriman Activities: Secretarial Club. A ball of energy is a phrase that could well be used to describe Eva. She can often be found putting many of her classmates in a joyous mood. She enjoys swimming, dancing, and saving memorandums. After graduation, Eva will probably be acting as secretary in some business firm. 20

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DORIS ANGELINE DeBIASE Dolly” Slocum September 2, 1932 Activities: Italian Club, Secretarial Club. That old adage, Quiet as a mouse, would best describe Dolly. Although unassuming in manner, she has won many friends. Reading and listening to popular music are Dolly's favorite pastimes. She aspires to be a secretary, and we say, Success be yours, Doris. BARBARA ELINOR DENTON Bob” October 4, 1934 Mary Abbott Activities: High School Hi Lites, Room Representative, Balance Sheet Repre- sentative, Public Speaking Club (2 years), Classbook Committee. A friendly personality plus an inexhaustible supply of energy, has made Bob a popular student as evidenced by her many activities. This versatile lass spends her spare time dancing and participating in all sports. Bob” hopes to be a Speech Correctionist, and with her enthusiasm, she will come out on top. BERTHA LOUISE DeSANTIS Bert” March 15, 1934 Sprague Bert is a quiet yet likeable miss without a care in the world. When not dancing, she can be found swimming, skating, at the movies, or watching tele- vision. After graduation, Bert hopes to become an office clerk. Lots of luck, Bert. MARJORIE LOIS DESSER Marge” May 21, 1935 De Vilbiss High School Activities: Distributors’ Club. Marjorie came to Wilby in her senior year from Toledo, Ohio. Marge’s” varied interests include ping pong and horses. Her ambition is to be a horse- trainer and we wish her success. ANN MARIE DEVITA Chicken” October 21, 1934 Maloney Activities: Swimming Club, Glee Club, Spanish Club, Latin Club, Chemistry Club, Editor of the music column for La Voz.” With varieties of interests, including swimming, dancing, and tennis, we wonder about Chicken’s” main interest driving to the Sampson Air Force Base in New York. Chicken tells us not to wonder any longer. Her visits have to do with a certain someone. Her future plans involve a nursing career and a desire to become a housewife. Best of luck in whichever career becomes your choice, Chicken. 22