Wilby High School - Wilby Yearbook (Waterbury, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1954 volume:

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Bakutis Kathleen Blacker Lucy A. Bowes Jane A. Brennan Marjorie M. Cetta A. James Condaris Arthur D. Craig Katherine Crary Peter J. Demian James Doherty Alma Eaton Edward J. Fitzpatrick Betty M. Garrity Mary Gibbons Nina M. Goodwin George V. Grady Helen Healey Anne L. Hummel Gertrude Hutchinson Mary Hutchinson Janet K. Hyde Robert Jensen Leona Keavaney Rosita Keenan Louise C. Kennedy Margaret E. Kelley Mary Leary Helen M. Leeney Maureen Luddy Nicholas Mambruno John M. McKenna Helen R.McNiff Joseph R. Membrino Helen E. Moore D. Frank Murnane Geneva A. Page Then ice Powers Rosaleen A. Price Pierre F. Pronovost Thomas J. Purcell Mary B. Real Arthur Reynolds Mary M. Schmidt Vincent J. Stankus James Tyrrell Marion Van Deusen Mary M. Von Tobel Mary E. Walsh Mary M. Walsh 6 fc fp { f ippWh m Lh bps wm e r “ cz ftma d l aisx R3p When we but hear the name of Wilby We will rise and pledge anew The measure of all our 1 ______________________ arts’ devotion; To her we will still be true. We cannot refuse her when she calls us To work or play or s We’ll do our best w' 7 V itee And honor to Wilby bring. is us, Then raise your voice for Wilby, Let her name and her fame be known, er we stand and now each hand her shall be proudly shown. Fair Pl ” is still her motto; May the best man win the game.” And so we’re proud to shout aloud The WILBY name. CLASSBOOK STAFF Editor-in-Chief..............Ida Bouffard Literary Editors............................Gail Cogswell, Carol Polomski Class.............................Carole Plumpton, Marjorie Stanton Clubs....................................Jean Carew, Helen Russell Sports.....................................................Louis Tozzi Photography.................................................Lydia De Vito Art......................................................Ann Di Martino Secretary............................................... Beatrice Coviello Typing................................................. Mary Ethel Miller — ASSISTANTS — Josephine Arena JacklynHowe Donald Perugini Angela Scalo Elaine Cocchiola Laura Niedmann Jean Petrokaitis Carolyn Servaty Frank Galasso Paula Perazelli Marie Pugliese Joan Vallerand Carol Gough Gail Ventresca — FACULTY — Adviser..................................................Cecilia Jackson Associate Adviser...........................................AMBROSE Egan I L B a PATRICIA ANN ADAMEK Pat Alcott May 9,1936 Glee Club 1,2; Dance Club 1, 2; Latin Club 2; Balance Sheet Rep. 3, 4 Pat claims such widely differing interests as bowling and crocheting. The medical-secretarial field will be gaining a dependable girl when she graduates in June. PATRICIA MARY ADAMS Pat December 15, 1936 St. Joseph’s Although Pat has prepared herself for the secretarial field, she does not intend to confine herself to that type of work; she wants to be a housewife someday. Swimming, ice skating, baseball, and dancing are favorite sports with her. Pat also is interested in that sure way to a man’s heart—cooking. HELEN AHERAS April 26,1935 Maloney Helen’s biggest thrills in Wilby were the winning of the State Championship, in 1953, and the Wilby Christmas assemblies. She hopes to enter the secre- tarial field. NANCY RUTH AKINS Nance March 4,1936 Barnard Spanish Club 3; LaVoz 3 Nancy has maintained a high scholastic rating, and at the same time shown an interest in sports. Her ambition is to become a secretary and a housewife; in the opinion of those who know her, she will combine the two very well. HELEN JO ANN ALEKSINAS July 9, 1936 St. Joseph's Balance Sheet Rep. 3, 4 Helen is quiet but has a sparkling sense of humor and a cheery personality. She likes to collect coins and souvenirs from foreign lands. Helen plans to enter the nursing field, as a trained attendant. 10 DONALD ROBERT ARCHAMBAULT Archie Alcott August 14,1936 Bowling Club 3; Chemistry Club 4 This friendly baseball fan came from Wolcott, where he attended grammar school. While his interests here show he is scholastic as well as sports-minded, Archie hopes to make his career in the baseball field. JOSEPHINE JANICE ARENA Jo August 14, 1937 Chase Swimming Club 1; Dance Club 1, 2; Italian Club 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 4; Vice-President 4; D.A.R. Award Our vice-president, the girl with the pleasant smile, has an active part in the senior class. Her plans for the future are still indefinite, but her leadership here suggests success in whatever field she chooses. DOROTHY RACHAEL ARIOLA Dot January 19,1937 Russell Italian Club 3 It's no wonder Dot is popular, with her pleasing personality and smile. In her spare time she listens to her popular record collection. She has no definite plans yet for the future. ROBERT ARIOLA Bob April 10, 1935 Leavenworth Leavenworth lost when Bob came to us. Friendly and casual, he has baseball and mechanics as his special interests. Soon we ll be saying, Anchors Aweigh” to Bob, for he plans to join the navy soon after graduation. JOYCE MARIAN BAEDER May 20,1936 Bunker Hill Joyce is a shy little girl with a sunny smile. Cooking and knitting occupy her leisure time. The basketball tournament stands out as her greatest memory of Wilby, and her ambition is to become a private secretary, later marry. 11 FRANK JOHN BAINER June 20,1935 Washington A loyal rooter for the Boston Red Sox and Jim Piersall, Frank follows many sports. His interest in these and in public speaking should help toward his future work as radio announcer. JOAN LILLIAN BALUNAS January 27,1936 Latin Club 2 A secretary at Mary Abbott Grammar School now, Joan plans to continue in this field after she graduates. Her main interest is church activities; her amuse- ments are swimming, ice skating, and badminton. ADELE AGNES BARBOZA November 18, 1936 Saint Mary’s Spanish Club 2 A sweet smile is characteristic of quiet Adele. Swimming and skating bring her much pleasure. She is following the pattern of many Wilby girls in choosing to become a secretary. ANTHONY MICHAEL BARONE Tony February 21,1936 Crosby Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 4 Tony’s main interests lie in the sports field, in baseball and football, but he also enjoys skiing. He feels that he will never forget the many fine friends he has made at Wilby, not even after he has joined the Marines, which is his aim. ROBERT BEER Bob September 10,1936 Mary Abbott Football 4 A member of our football team, Bob is a real sports enthusiast, football, basket- ball, and baseball being his favorites. He has won the friendship of many Wilby- ites. His ambition is to be a certified public accountant. 12 LILLY CORRINE BENGSTON Lil Alcott October 12, 1936 Lilly hails from Wolcott, with a fondness for ice skating, swimming, and base- ball, and a novel hobby of collecting salt and pepper shakers. Not so unusual is her choice of work, that of secretary. VIRGINIA LEE BERRY Ginny December 13,1936 Bunker Hill Coming to us from Crosby her junior year, Ginny is interested in collecting post cards and popular records. She also enjoys dancing, and is quite active in the Fellowship at her church. Her plan for the future is to be a secretary. BARBARA SUSAN BOSCO Babs August 14,1936 Notre Dame Glee Club 1,2,3, 4; Italian Club 4 Gay and likable, Barbara has won many friends at Wilby. A product of Notre Dame Academy, she loves music and dancing After graduation her ambition is to become a private secretary. RICHARD JOSEPH BOUCHER Dick January 24, 1936 St. Anns Basketball 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4 A member of Wilby's baseball team and a sports enthusiast is Dick. His humor and friendly smile have won him scores of friends here. He especially enjoys dancing and collecting jazz records. He has yet no definite plans for the future. IDA BOUFFARD March 30, 1935 St- Ann's Dance Club 1; Balance Sheet Rep. 3; Treasurer 4; Editor-in-Chief of Classbook Who has a personality as bright as a summer day? None other than Ida, whose pleasing disposition has won her a host of friends. She especially enjoys sewing, cooking, dancing, riding, and reading good books. Because of her outstanding ability, she was chosen as editor-in-chief of the classbook. Ida's main goal in life is to become a welfare or social worker. RICHARD ROBERT BRILSKY Dick March 10, 1935 Alcott Bowling Club 3 Gentlemanly and somewhat shy, Dick came to us from grammar school in Wol- cott. He enjoys movies, music, and dancing, as well as following sports, es- pecially the Wilby State Basketball Champions of 1953. Dick wants to go into business as a commercial artist. ARLENE WINIFRED BROWN Lene January 3, 1936 Walsh Glee Club 1 Singing, cooking, taking care of children—these are the things Arlene likes. She should find enjoyment in her chosen field, nursing. RICHARD JAMES BROWN Dick November 27, 19.35 Sacred Heart High School D. E. Club 4 Someday in the center of town there may be in colored lights Dick's Res- taurant,” owned and managed by a good-natured and fun-loving fellow. Dick also has other interests, such as playing football and basketball and working on cars. Whatever field he chooses, we all wish him success. WALLACE LEE BROWN Wally December 11, 1935 Terryville High Football This football player claims that the greatest good he has gained from Wilby, besides education, is that of good sportsmanship. He will always remember Wilby s fighting spirit.” This last should help him toward his goal of becoming a millionaire. December 27, 1936 ANTHONY BUONAUTO Tony Russell Public Speaking Club 3; Football 4 Coming to us from Russell Grammar School, Tony has made many friends during his years at Wilby. He spends much of his time playing football, bas- ketball, and baseball. Tony plans to become a certified public accountant. 14 THERESA PATRICIA CAGGIANO Terry St. Mary's May 5,1936 Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Projectionists Club 3,4; Italian Club 4 Her sincerity and her friendly manner have won for Terry a host of friends. Spare time she spends in ice-skating, bowling, swimming, sewing, and working for the C.Y.O. Terry hopes to be a teacher; with her fondness for children she should make a good one. ARMAND CALABRO Yogi October 3, 1936 Walsh Band 2,3, 4; Italian Club 3, 4 Yogi, as he is best known, is a quiet but friendly fellow. When he isn't manag- ing the basketball team, he can be found playing baseball and football. Work in an office Yogi has chosen for his career. MARGARET JESSIE CAMERON Margie July 27, 1936 Hopeville Bowling League 1, 3; Accounting Club 3 With her sincere and likable traits, Margie has won many friends during her years at Wilby. Along with bowling and swimming, she also enjoys ice skating. With her efficiency, she should succeed as a private secretary. JOSEPH CHARLES CANTONI Joe June 1, 1936 Hopeville Projectionists Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Italian Club 3, 4; D.E. Club 4 Boating, hunting, fishing, and target practice occupy the big tease's leisure time. His plans for the future are to set up a business of his own. Here's to seeing Joe as a big executive in 1965. JEAN CAREW JEANNIE May 14, 1936 Chase Latin Club 2; Class Secretary 4; Classbook Jeannie's sweet personality and smile have gained her the friendship of many Wilbyites. Her dependability and efficiency led to her being chosen secretary of the senior class. Besides swimming and bowling, she participates in many other activities. With her fine record at Wilby, Jeannie is headed toward her goal, private secretary. 15 HELEN CHRISTINE CARLSON Chris March 17, 1936 Bunker Hill Latin Club 2; President Junior Red Cross 3 Chairman of Volunteers Jr. Red Cross 4; Spanish Club 4; Chemistry Club 4 With a twinkle in her eye, a friendly smile, and good humor, Chris has won many hearts at Wilby. She can sew and skate skillfully. With her sincere friendliness and desire to aid others, she has a sure ticket to success as a woman in white. MELODY ROSALIE CARLSON Mel February 19,1936 Barnard Swimming Club 1; Dance Club 1, 2 Working in the cafe has been Mel’s duty for three years in Wilby. An ardent sports fan, she enjoys horseback riding, swimming, and ice skating. Her great fondness for animals, should help her to go places” as a veterinarian. THERESA ANN CARPENTIER Terry April 20,1936 Woodrow Wilson Latin Club 2; Dance Club 1; Italian Club 4; Chemistry Club 4 Vim and vigor are her characteristics. She is a whiz at bowling and drawing and has saved many a Wilby student by patching up his art work. Tiny as she is, Terry gets things done. In later years she will be found scurrying up and down St. Mary’s corridors administering to her patients, who will certainly love her. SHIRLEY ANN CHAPMAN Shirl September 23, 1936 Prospect Community Red Cross Rep. 3, 4; Spanish Club 4 A ready smile and a good nature make up Shirks personality. Painting, sketch- ing, walking, ice skating, and swimming take up most of her spare time. Her future includes a career as secretary, where we feel that she can’t miss. MARLENE ANN CHURCHILL Church May 8, 1935 Naugatuck High Marlene came to Wilby in her sophomore year. Her warm Texas smile has won her many friends here. Although Church is interested in art, she plans some day to be a model. 16 DONALD D. CIANCIOLO Pepsi September 27, 1936 Washington Italian Club 2,3, 4 Donald, better known as Pepsi, is a quiet chap with pleasing dimples. His special interest is mechanics. Donald's ambition is to become an executive. MARGARET ANN CIANCIOLO Margie November 27,1936 Anderson Italian Club 3, 4 Margie’s quiet manner has won her many friends at Wilby. She enjoys swim- ming, skating, sewing, and cooking, and is a fan for football, basketball, and baseball. Her ambition is to become an accountant. ROSE MARY CIARAMELLA Chicky February 17, 1936 Bunker Hill With her cheery smile and good humor Chicky has acquired many friends at Wilby. Her hobbies are roller skating and square dancing. In a few years she hopes to be designing some of the women’s latest fashions. ELAINE JEAN COCCHIOLA Lainey April 2, 1936 Hendricken Dance Club 1; Swimming Club 1; Classbook Petite, vivacious Elaine aspires to have her own dancing studio. Because she is sincere, fun-loving, and a good sport, her host of friends at Wilby will not soon forget her. Besides active sports, Elaine enjoys reading. Assets, such as a definite dancing ability and charm, will help her to make her mark in the dancing profession. GAIL FRANCES COGSWELL August 14, 1936 Hendricken Dance Club 1; Glee Club 1; Literary Editor, Classbook Miss Secretary,” captivating, efficient, and dependable, has participated in many clubs and been on many committees at Wilby. She enjoys bowling, danc- ing, sewing, and skating. Eating in quaint and unusual restaurants especially interests her. Gail has acquired many friends here. She is headed toward success. 17 FRED LOUIS COHEN Mush Driggs July 24,1936 Spanish Club 4; Red Cross 3, 4; Vice-President Red Cross 3 Fred is full of fun and very popular. His many interests include baseball, bas- ketball, bowling, and dancing. He plans to be a C.P.A. after graduation, so look out, girls who plan to be bookkeepers. NANCY ANN CONNORS Nan April 13,1936 SS. Peter Paul Spanish Club 3 Nan has a friendly manner and a sunny disposition. Among her activities tennis, swimming, and dancing are her favorites. She will always remember the fun she had in the Spanish Club. After graduation she plans to become a secretary. CLAUDETTE CECILE COTE February 25,1937 St. Ann’s Spanish Club 3 Claudette's genial manner and ready smile have won the friendship of her classmates. Her main interests are dancing and knitting argyles. Claudette hopes to take up secretarial work after completing her schooling here. BEATRICE JUDITH COVIELLO Bea January 23, 1937 Webster Spanish Club 3; High School Hi-Lights 3; Classbook Bea, a quiet and very likable person, is the possessor of a contagious smile and a personality that just won’t let you forget her. Her favorite pastimes include swimming and skating, sports at which she is adept. With her dependability and efficiency she is headed toward success in her chosen career, secretarial work. LUCILLE M. COVIELLO Lulu February 9,1936 Crosby High Dance Club 3; Glee Club 4; Spanish Club 4 Lucille, who came to Wilby in her junior year, is very likable because of her happy-go-lucky manner. Among her special interests she enjoys singing and dancing best. For the future, Lulu has her eye on a career as a singer. 18 BEULAH CRAWFORD November 15, 1935 Central High Bridgeport Good Cheer Committee 3; Red Cross Rep. 3, 4 A ready helping hand is shown in Beulah's willingness to serve on Red Cross and Good Cheer committees. She is certainly well suited to the career she has chosen, that of nursing; with her cheery and kind manner and spirit of fun she is sure to help her patients toward recovery. ROGER H. CULLEN April 20, 1936 Humiston Roger, a gun enthusiast from Cheshire, is interested in country sports, hunting and fishing. He also likes working with drugs and medicines, and plans some- day to serve his community as a pharmacist. LOIS ELAINE CUMMINGS Lo December 8, 1936 Slocum Secretary of Spanish Club 3 Sparkling eyes, pleasant smile, and winning personality help to make Lo very popular. She was voted Miss Shamrock in her Junior year. Let’s give her an imaginary shamrock for luck in her chosen profession of hairdressing. KATHERINE ETHEL DADDONA Kitty February 18, 1936 St. Thomas' Spanish Club 3 One of the friendliest girls in Wilby, with her bright smile and wonderful sense of humor, Kitty has racked up” many a friend. She is an avid bowler and tennis player, and goes out for all types of sports. We wish her success in her ambition to be a good secretary. SHIRLEY JUNE DEAL Shirl August 18, 1936 Driggs Swimming Club 1; Dance Club 2; Glee Club 4 If you hear footsteps in the hall at the 8 o'clock bell—that’s Shirl! Her ready smile, and carefree, casual ways have gained her much popularity. Her ambi- tion is to be a librarian. 19 MARGUERITE L. DECKER Marge September 21,1934 Hillhouse High Hillhouse High's loss was Wilby's gain when Marge came to us, a warm- hearted and friendly classmate. Her hobbies are bowling and dancing, while her ambition is to be a telephone operator. We wish her luck. ANTOINETTE SANDRA DE MELIS Toni August 25, 1937 Hendricken Balance Sheet Rep. 1 A very talkative, friendly, and happy-go-lucky girl—that’s Toni. Reading, swimming, dancing are some of her favorite pastimes. We hope she will make her goal as a secretary. PAUL AMBROSE DE SENA August 31, 1936 Woodrow Wilson Football 4; Public Speaking Cltib 4; Key Club 4 Paul is one of those fellows with a ready smile and pleasing personality. His many interests, football, baseball, skiing, and many other sports, should make him one of the healthiest accountants in years to come. NANCY DEMIRS Nan April 30,1936 Manchester Central High This well-dressed and quiet brunette came to us from Manchester, New Hamp- shire, where she was outstanding in sports, the Secretarial Club, and on the Student Council. This background and her friendly manner will help her achieve her ambition to be a secretary. LORRAINE DESSEREAU Dezzy September 7, 1934 Anderson Dance Club 1 Though one of the quieter girls, Dezzy has a wonderful sense of humor and a quick smile, which have tallied up many friends and good times for her here at Wilby. Like that of many another Wilby girl, her ambition is to become a secretary after graduation. 20 LYDIA MARIE DE VITO Lyd November 9, 1936 Duggan Dance Club 1; Italian Club 3,4; Glee Club 4; Photography Editor of Classbook Her good humor and honest opinions have made as many friends as have her luxurious black hair and beautiful smile. A wiz” at all her subjects, Lydia's bound to make one of the best of secretaries. ANN THERESA DI MARTINO Nancy October 14, 1936 Russell Art Editor of Classbook This active blonde-haired, blue-eyed senior has a personality that makes for popularity. Trying to paint and sketch, she says, are her main interests, not to mention swimming, reading, sports, and collecting popular records. Ann plans to be a secretary. EVA MARGARET PEARL DORAN Eve December 8, 1935 Crosby Red Cross 3; Latin Club 3 Eva transferred to Wilby in sophomore year, probably because she decided on the secretarial field for her work after graduation. PATRICIA AGNES DOYLE Pat December 27,1936 Prospect Community Spanish Club 3 Pat has been well-known in Wilby, where, with her good sense of humor, she has won many friends. Cooking and skating are among her pastimes. She is looking forward to being a receptionist for a dentist. RITA ANN DOYON Ritz March 21,1936 St. Ann's Balance Sheet Rep. 1, 3; Room Rep. 4 This French Miss, known to most of her friends as Ritz, has a ready smile, a good-natured manner, and a cheerful personality. Dancing, roller skating, swimming, and listening to records, are her main interests. Her ambition is to become a good secretary. 21 DOLORES ANN DUROCHER Lor May 12, 1936 Sprague An attractive senior with a pleasing personality—that’s Lor. Her special in- terests are dancing, roller skating, basketball, swimming, and collecting post cards. Dolores plans to join the Waves after graduation. Happy sailing! ELAINE PHYLLIS ENSERO Chicken January 20, 1937 Hopeville Red Cross Rep. 1, 2; Italian Club 3, 4 Elaine is a small girl, but not hard to find when it comes to school activities. She is fond of dancing, singing, music, and skating. Her knack of making friends should stand her in good stead in her chosen field, hairdressing. GLORIA ANN ESPOSITO Glor July 4, 1935 Maloney Red Cross Committee 1; Balance Sheet Rep. 1 Gloria is one of the more versatile seniors. Her personality made many friends for her at Wilby. Among her interests are basketball, swimming, ice skating, and collecting foreign post cards. Her main ambition is to become an X-ray technician. Good luck, Glor! LORRAINE PATRICIA FANTANO Lor August 21,1936 Barnard Spanish Club 3 With Lor’s friendliness and natural beauty, she should find her nursing career a success. Her interest in sports, such as basketball and football, make her an interesting companion. We wish you success, Lor. JOHN FRANCIS FARRELL Jack October 1, 1936 - St. Joseph's Public Speaking Club 4 Jack is quite interested in sports of all kinds, with his favorites bowling, golf, ice-skating, baseball, basketball, and swimming. He makes friends easily, prob- ably an asset when he tries merchandising. 22 THOMAS JAMES FARRELL Tommy January 9, 1937 Hopeville Tommy spends most of his spare time out of doors, swimming, hunting, and fishing. He says that Wilby has helped in teaching him to get things done right. He plans to help others follow this principle by becoming a state trooper. CATHERINE AGNES FEEST Cathy May 8,1936 Woodrow Wilson Swimming Club 1, 2; Bookkeeping Club 2; Balance Sheet Rep. 2; Room Leader 1,2 Cathy, a rather quiet girl with a soft-spoken manner and a friendly smile for all, has an ability to make friends and to keep them. Outdoor sports, art, music, traveling, and church work are among the many varied interests of Cathy, who hopes to be a beautician and hair stylist after graduation. ANTHONY JOSEPH FERRARO Tony January 30, 1935 Washington Dance Club 1, 2,3; Football 1,2,3, 4; Pres. D.E. Club 4 One of the most popular boys at Wilby is Tony. A member of the football team for four years, he has hopes of becoming a physical education instructor. Of all his special interests music is on the top. ROBERTA MARIE FICETO Bert October 12,1936 St. Joseph’s Ways and Means Committee 4; Italian Club 4; Balance Sheet Rep. 4 One of our more vivacious girls, Bert is very fond of sports, and takes time out to attend many sports events. In an English class you might hear her reciting Shakespeare or at a Wilby game loudly singing the school praises. Her goal is to make some business man a good secretary. JULIA MARIE FONTI JULE April 10, 1936 . Washington Italian Club 3; Vice-President Italian Club 4 A cheerful smile, a fun-loving spirit, and a humorous twinkle all go to make up popular Julia. Among her various interests are dancing, roller-skating, reading, and listening to records. Jule's ambition is to be a good secretary; her enthu- siasm will certainly be an asset. 23 MARY LORRAINE FORD January 1, 1935 Leavenworth Dance Club 2; Spanish Club 4 Mary hails from Middlebury, and tried Leavenworth High before coming to Wilby. She is planning to enter the field of designing. JOAN CONSTANCE FRANKS JOANIE April 15, 1935 Walsh Latin Club 2; Chemistry Club 4; Spanish Club 4 School activities in the Latin and the Chemistry Clubs have claimed much of Joan’s interest, but vie with sewing, reading, playing basketball, and baseball outside of school. She has won many friends with her pleasing personality. Next year, she hopes to enter college, studying to be a dietitian. FRANCIS GALASSO Frank March 27, 1936 Slocum Key Club 4 Bowling, dancing, hunting, and swimming are a few activities that Frank enjoys. His pleasant personality and friendliness will be two of his greatest assets when he sets out to achieve his ambition, to be a certified public accountant. CONCETTA MARIE GASS Teena June 17, 1936 Sprague Teena likes sports, including tennis and golf. She hopes to work later in a women’s specialty shop. COLETTE LOIS GEMINO February 5,1936 Bunker Hill Glee Club 1,2,3 A pleasant smile and a friendly personality are two of Colette's outstanding characteristics. She enjoys writing, dancing, and entertaining, but especially singing, for she is a talented singer, and has been very active in the Wilby Glee Club. Her interest in church work tells her that she would some day like to enter the social service field. 24 ADELINE LORRAINE GENOVA Addie September 14,1936 B. W. Tinker Dance Club 1, 2,3; Italian Club 4 The latest addition to Wilby's cheerleading squad is Addie Genova. As a hobby she collects records by Joni James, but her main aspiration is to be a hair- dresser. Popular and fun loving, she likes all sports, but basketball is tops with this cheerleader. ANNA MARY GENOVA Annie May 3,1936 B. W. Tinker Spanish Club 4; Balance Sheet Rep. 1,2 Annie’s friendly smile and personality to match have won many friends in Wilby. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, bowling, and collecting records. Her ambition is to be a secretary. JOSEPH EMANUAL GIARRATONA Joe June 20, 1936 Merriman Baseball 1; Italian Club 3, 4 Joe's friendly personality and warm smile have won him many friends. They may help him reach his goal, a useful one, as a state policeman. THOMAS JOSEPH GILHOOLEY Gid February 6, 1935 SS. Peter Paul Baseball Team 1,2,3, 4; Public Speaking Club 4 Gid is one of the sports-minded type, with the ability to play a good game. He likes all types of sports but specializes in baseball. CAROL JOAN GOUGH January 23, 1937 Washington Red Cross Rep. 1; Latin Club 2; Classbook A friendly smile and personality to match can best describe Carol, who has many friends. Her hobbies are collecting records by Eddie Fisher, dancing, skating, and bowling. We wish her success in her chosen work as secretary. 25 ANN CAROL GRAHAM Sis November 1, 1936 Maloney D.E. Club Ann is never too busy to do something for a friend. Her favorite pastimes include collecting movie-star pictures, sports, dancing, reading, and listening to Johnnie Ray. She is one of Mr. Emotion’s most faithful fans. As a secre- tary, Ann should find her ability to get along with people a help. CYNTHIA CHRISTINE GRELLA Cindy January 31,1936 Duggan Balance Sheet 4; D.E. Club 4 At Wilby, Cindy has made many friends with her well-known sense of humor. She is happiest when she is dancing or roller skating. Like many a Wilbyite, she plans to become a secretary. CATHERINE MARY GRIFFEN Kitty June 2,1935 Merriman D.E. Club 4 Catherine is fond of art, but prefers that popular choice of many Wilby girls, the secretarial field, for future work. NANCY THERESA GRIFFIN December 13, 1936 Hendricken Spanish Club 3; Room Rep. 1; Balance Sheet Rep. 2, 3, 4 Nancy, one of our quiet seniors, is well liked by all her classmates because of her willingness to lend a hand to those who need it. She is quite fond of sewing, dancing, and swimming. Nancy’s ambition is to be a teacher. JACQUELINE JANE HAMON Jackie January 31,1936 Hendricken Dance Club 1. 2. 3; D.E. Club 4 Jackie is a very likable girl, quiet but friendly. She enjoys dancing, ice skating, roller skating, and playing tennis. We wish her luck with her ambition, which is to work in an office. 26 MAUREEN ALICE HEATH Reenie Anderson October 14,1936 Secretary Swimming Club 1; Balance Sheet Rep. 1; Latin Club 2 Swimming, ice skating, bowling, collecting opera and Eddie Fisher records are Reenie’s special interests. Her warm personality and sense of humor have gained her inany friends. Maureen plans in the future to become a secretary. HILDA ROSE HOFFMANN October 6,1936 Kingsbury Latin Club 2 Hilda is a rather quiet girl in Wilby, but don't let her fool you. She has gained many friends with her likable personality. Her hobbies include swimming, ice skating, and playing the piano. Best of luck, Hilda, in your career as a secretary. RICHARD HOGAN Dick August 1,1936 Crosby President Key Club 4; Football 4 Happy-go-lucky Dick hails from Crosby originally. He plans to be an accountant. JACKLYN ANN HOWE Jackie October 30,1936 Russell Room Rep. 2, 3; Public Speaking Club 3; Classbook Jackie, an active Wilbyite, is very popular. Her interests center around sports, including swimming, skating, and hiking. Jackie should make a very capable stenographer. BARBARA JEAN HUDSON Bobbie December 31, 1936 Driggs Spanish Club 3; La Voz 3; Chemistry Club 4; Glee Club 4 The physical education field will have a vivacious and conscientious asset when Barbara graduates. She is fond of all sports, but basketball is her favorite. She is also classically inclined, likes to sing, and takes time out from her sports activities to enjoy reading Shakespeare. 27 JAMES P. HURLEY Jim October 22, 1934 B. W. Tinker Jim, one of the quieter seniors, counts among his interests painting and fly tying. He likes the outdoors, and when he graduates, plans to become an agriculturist. RICHARD IERARDI Sam March 9, 1935 Walsh Italian Club I; Football 3; Co-Captain Football 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Captain Basketball 4; Baseball 3,4 Sam boasts a quiet, friendly nature which reveals a broad sense of humor. An avid sports fan, he was captain of the basketball and co-captain of the football teams. For outside activities hunting and fishing appeal to him. He has not yet decided on what he will do next year. JACQUELINE VIRGINIA JANNETTY JACKY July 18, 1936 B. W. Tinker Spanish Club 4; Chemistry Club 4 Small, but full of pep, no matter where she may be, Jacky can arouse a feeling of enthusiasm in those around her. Her hobbies include sketching, dancing, and fencing. Interested in science, she is studying for the work of laboratory technician. CATHERINE ANN JAY Cathy July 25, 1936 Catholic High From Committee 3 Arriving from Catholic High, Cathy immediately won many friends. Her chief enjoyment is ice skating, but she likes dancing and roller skating. With her ability, Cathy should make a fine comptometer operator. BARBARA ANN KALLAS Bobbie August 30, 1936 Crosby Three little words describe Bobbie, small, cute, and quiet. Her interests are far from small, with roller and ice skating, football, and perhaps basketball among them. Someday perhaps a magazine cover may show her in a skating costume, for she plans to enter the modeling field after graduation. 28 CHARLES ROBERT KATILIUS Chuck Washington February 9, 1936 Vice President, D.E. Club 4 Chuck, like most boys, finds pleasure in all sports. Hunting and fishing are tops among his extra-curricular activities. He intends, first, to go to college and then to become a store or office manager, or a buyer. BESSIE KELLY Bess January 10, 1937 Walsh Red Cross Rep. 3; Spanish Club 4; Latin Club 2; Chemistry Club 4 Bessie's friendly smile and cheerful personality, known by everyone, will cer- tainly help her to achieve her ambition of becoming a nurse. Her hobbies are reading, listening to records, and going to the movies. We feel she will make any patient well again. MARY KLEPATSKY July 19, 1935 Slocum As a pastime, Mary enjoys reading, watching television, going to movies, and listening to records. She reveled in watching the '53 Basketball Tournament. As an accountant, Mary intends to put to use the business training she has gained in Wilby. LINWOOD RUSSELL KNOX Midget July 17,1937 Howland High School, Maine What first impressed him when he came from Howland, Maine, Knox says, is the school spirit here. After graduation he plans to enter some branch of the armed forces. JANE ALMA KRUSE Jan July 8, 1936 Shepardson Dance Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 3 Jane comes from Middlebury, where she enjoys horseback riding, swimming, and roller skating. She is a baseball fan, and has been a member of the Corp. Coyle Drum Corps. She is headed for the secretarial field. MARY BARBARA KURTS December 27,1935 St. Thomas’ Italian Club 4; Ways and Means Committee 4 Mary follows the popular Wilby pattern, plans to enter the secretarial field. She enjoys bowling, skating, swimming, as well as school activities here. FREDERICK LACHANCE Lefty June 12, 1935 Driggs Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4 Fred, to his friends, Lefty, enjoys all sports, but likes best swimming, basketball, and baseball. Lefty, upon graduation from Wilby, intends to go to college. LILLIAN LANO Irma June 17, 1936 Maloney D.E. Club 4 Lillian's interests at Wilby are mostly with Distributive Education. In senior year, she was both state delegate and chairman of the Ways and Means Com- mittee for the club. She plans to become a telephone operator. M. PATRICIA LANOUETTE Pat March 17, 1936 Alcott (Wolcott) Latin Club 2; Chemistry Club 3; Balance Sheet 3, 4; Room Leader 4 That “actions speak louder than words Pat has proved, because, although quiet and reserved, she is one of our honor students, is on the editorial staff of the Balance Sheet, and takes part in many other school activities. Her patience and willingness to help others will greatly aid her in her career, physical therapy. JOAN MARY LaPLANTE Jou Jou January 16, 1937 Chase Joan would like to do a great deal of traveling and sightseeing. In between times she hopes to work as a secretary. 30 BEVERLY ANN LARRIVEE Merc December 15, 1936 Anderson Chemistry Club 4 Bev’s many friends in Wilby will remember her pleasant personality, and the lovely singing voice which added so much to the Christmas assemblies. She is an accomplished pianist, too, but plans for her career, not music, but nursing. LUCILLE ROSE LAVORGNA Luce November 27,1936 Driggs Balance Sheet 3; News Editor Balance Sheet 4 An asset to Wilby is Luce, who is often seen giving a helping hand. Her pleas- ing personality is liked by all. She enjoys sightseeing, traveling by car, and dancing. Good luck, Luce, in becoming a business administrator! BARBARA LEE LAWTON Barb October 14, 1936 Notre Dame Secretary of Public Speaking Club 4 Two novel hobbies has Barbara, collecting bone china and raising Siamese cats. She plans to become a telephone operator. JANICE ANN LeCLAIR November 18, 1936 Bunker Hill Attending good movies, collecting popular records, and swimming are the main interests in this quiet and likable girl. Janice's ambition is to become a secretary; her courteous and reserved ways will aid her greatly in her chosen field. LEE WILFRED LEVESQUE Gunner November 8, 1936 Sacred Heart H. S. Lee enjoys getting out of bed at six to go on either a hunting or a fishing trip. Some of his other pleasures are ice skating and baseball. During his short stay at Wilby, he has acquired many friends. So far, his plans for the future are uncertain. 31 HELEN LILLIAN LICHTENSTEIN Maloney December 6,1935 Accounting Club 3 Lively, bustling, talkative, Helen seems to be everywhere at once. Active sports are hers, bowling, skating, swimming. She naturally joined the Accounting Club, for she plans to become an accountant. MARIE ELIZABETH LIQUINDOLI Lucky April 2, 1937 Mary Abbott Red Cross Rep. 2; Balance Sheet 3; Spanish Club 4; D.E. Club 4 Marie, one of our youngest seniors, is a happy-go-lucky girl who always has a cheerful smile for everyone. She enjoys collecting records, keeping her scrap- book of Wilby activities, and many sports. ELEANOR C. LOMBARDI Cookie October 17, 1936 Mary Abbott Swimming Club 1; Spanish Club 4; Balance Sheet Business Staff 4; La Voz 3 A pretty smile has identified Eleanor throughout her Wilby career. She has a flock of friends and has represented them from her session room for two years. Versatile Cookie goes in for playing the piano, swimming, and tennis. She has a novel ambition—to be a detective. BARBARA MARYANN LOMBARDO Barb May 23,1934 Hendricken Spanish Club 4 Barb’s favorite pastime is creating new hair styles and advising people on how to wear their hair. Her ambition, naturally, is to become a beautician. RALPH XAVIER LONGO November 14, 1935 St. Francis Xavier Ralph finds his pleasure in music and sports. His goal is to become a book- keeper in a going concern and to obtain a good education in the business world. 32 GLADYS AMELIA LOVE Norfolk County High December 9, 1935 Chemistry Club 3 This quiet girl from Virginia in her spare time enjoys listening to Nat Cole and Eddie Fisher’s records, and following basketball. Gladys hopes to make nurs- ing her life’s work. ROBERT JAMES LUCAS November 20, 1936 Shepardson Vice-President PS. Club 4 Teaching certainly fits the character and personality of Robert, and that is just the field he hopes to enter. He likes to read and to talk to people, two assets in a teaching career. In his spare time in Middlebury he enjoys model boat building and guns. ANITA YOLANDA MAGARACI Ni October 2,1936 Slocum Bowling 2; Italian Club 3, 4; Chemistry Club 4: Balance Sheet 3 In school and out Anita is interested in a variety of things. Her liking for letter writing may benefit her patients when she appears in white cap and uniform. NICKOLAS MAKROS, Jr. Nick June 18, 1936 Crosby Nick, on the track team at Crosby, has now turned to semi-pro football. Aside from sports, he is interested in photography, and plans to enter that field. 1 PAUL LUCIAN MANNELLO February 1,1937 Walsh Student Council 2; Basketball Manager 2; Basketball Scorekeeper 3, 4 Happy-go-lucky Paul always has someone laughing. His main interests are collecting autographs of musicians and famous people and playing basketball. It will be a gain for the army to get someone as cheerful as Paul. 33 MARIE CATHERINE MARTINELLI Marty October 9,1935 Maloney D.E. Club 4; Italian Club 3, 4 Marie’s quiet and shy manner have made an impression on all her classmates. She is interested in dancing, swimming, and music. Marty plans eventually to become a secretary. JEAN JOAN MASTRANTUONE Jean-Jo October 21, 1934 Slocum Dance Club 1; Italian Club 3,4 Highlights in Wilby for Jean were the 1953 State Championship and the Christmas assemblies. She enjoys clerical work, but has chosen to become a telephone operator. FRANCIS JOSEPH McHALE Butch February 23,1935 St. Thomas Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 3,4 Good-looking butch, although quiet, has succeeded in making many friends. He enjoys all outdoor sports especially hunting, fishing, and swimming. His ambition is to become a state trooper. Good luck, Butch! ELEANOR JANE MECCA Ellie August 1,1936 Russell Italian Club 2,3,4 Here is a girl with a pleasant smile and personality to match. Ellie’s spare time’ is devoted to collecting miniature dolls and caring for animals. To become a receptionist is her ambition. CHARLENE MARY MICHAUD Charlie July 4,1935 Saint Mary’s Balance Sheet 2 Among our quiet seniors is Charlie, who enjoys dancing, swimming, and bowl- ing. Her present ambition is to become a stenographer. 34 MARY ETHEL MILLER Eff August 19, 1936 Hopeville Swimming Club 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 4; Balance Sheet—Adv. Manager 3, Bus. Manager 4; Typing Editor of Classbook An ardent music enthusiast came to us in the person of Eff. Quiet, she has a fun-loving and pleasant personality. Her spare time is spent playing musical instruments, and traveling. After graduation, it will be a toss-up between en- tering college or being a secretary. RITA ALICE MILOT St. Mary’s Quiet and unobtrusive, Rita has made many friends here. Her fondness for sports frequently takes her to the bowling alleys. Dancing and swimming she also enjoys. Rita plans to be a stenographer after graduation. JANET ELINOR MINNAMAN Jan December 19,1936 Bunker Hill Dance Club 1 A quiet girl with quiet interests, reading and crocheting, Jan has made many friends during her stay at Wilby. She did enjoy the thrill of the State Champions in 1953. About her future plans, Jan is as yet undecided. CHARLES MIRABILIO Moe April 8, 1934 B. W. Tinker Key Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1 Charlie enjoys an occasional day on the gridiron or baseball diamond. Some of his other interests are basketball, art, music, swimming, dancing, and golf. He intends to follow in his father’s footsteps in business. ROBERT H. MOREAU Bob April 23, 1935 St. Ann's Bob’s special interests, reproducing American Indian costumes and participat- ing in Boy Scout activities tie in very definitely with his ambition to be a Scout Executive. He is deeply interested in preparing young boys to take over the responsibilities of a better America in the future. 35 May 27,1935 Balance Sheet 2 ALBERT A. MUCCI Moose August 23,1936 Hopeville Good nature, quick wit, and a crew cut identify Moose to all his friends. He is enthusiastic about basketball and football. After graduation Moose plans to go into business. RICHARD FRANCIS MULLIGAN Dick November 27, 1935 Washington Chemistry Club I; State President D.E. Club 4 Perhaps Dick's interest in business comes from his work in Distributive Ed. He plans to make selling his career. MARY ROSE MUSCO Moo Moo June 3,1936 Duggan Spanish Club 3 Moo Moo’s pleasant smile and personality have made her a popular student at Wilby. She likes to follow football, baseball, basketball, and enjoys dancing, swimming, and hockey. Moo Moo hopes to achieve success as a secretary. MARILYN AUDREY NEGER Susie September 28, 1936 Shepardson Latin Club 2; Chemistry Club 4; Balance Sheet 3 Although reading is one of Marilyn’s favorite pastimes, she is no bookworm,” but one of the more jovial girls in the class. Marilyn’s characteristic looking on the cheery side of life will give the patients she attends in the nursing career comfort and confidence. FLORENCE NEWMAN Flo March 14, 1936 Dr‘ggs Accounting Club 3; Red Cross 3,4; Balance Sheet 3; High School Highlights 4 Playing the piano, listening to Four Aces records, and dancing are some of the many things Flo enjoys. Her fine personality and friendliness should help her in attaining her goal of private secretary. 36 LAURA MARY NIEDMANN Laurie January 14, 1937 Sacred Heart Treasurer Swimming Club 1; Dance Club 1, 2; Balance Sheet 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Classbook Laurie is another of our popular seniors. With her ready smile and pleasing personality she can often be seen enjoying or telling a funny story. To become a secretary is her main ambition; with all her fine qualities, we feel, she will succeed. ROSE MARIE NIGRI Ro March 18, 1936 Sacred Heart High Spanish Club 3; Dance Club 3; Assistant Editor La Voz 3; Red Cross Rep. 4; High School Highlights 4 Although a comparative newcomer to Wilby, good-natured Ro has been prom- inent in many clubs. An accomplished pianist, she enjoys playing both classical and popular music. Her recreational activities include dancing, listening to records, and horseback riding. Ro is preparing for a career in music. ROSEMARY JEANNE O'BRIEN Ro June 9, 1936 Sacred Heart High Ro is seldom heard, yet friendly. She spends her leisure hours cooking, dancing, collecting miniature dogs, and watching baseball games. To become a secretary is Ro’s ambition. JOHN ERNEST ODOARDO Johnnie July 9,1935 Russell Italian Club 2, 3, 4; Balance Sheet 3, 4 Johnnie, one of the most influential seniors, is also one of the most popular. He keeps busy writing his column for the Wilby Balance Sheet, and keeping up with the latest hit records. He hopes to become a successful business man. ANNETTE MARIE ORANTAS Net January 15, 1937 St. Joseph’s Cheer Leader 1, 2, 3; Accounting Club 3; Dance Club 1, 3; Balance Sheet 3; Spanish Club 4; Vice-President Chemistry Club 4; Co-Captain Cheer Leaders 4 If anyone knows the inside and out of a fashion magazine, Nettie does. The main reason is that she is especially interested in being a buyer after her gradua- tion from college. With her personality and brains she'll rank with the best. 37 JOAN ANGELA ORSINI JO March 10,1936 Duggan Italian Club 3 Joan has been interested particularly here in the secretarial subjects, naturally, for she has a liking for offices and hopes some day to become a private secretary. ANN THERESA PALMENTO Rudy May 1,1936 Anderson Dance Club 2; Italian Club 3, 4; Swimming Club 1; Latin Club 2; Chemistry Club 3; Bowling Club 2; Balance Sheet 4; Prom Committee 3 Anybody want to bop?” That's Ann's invitation. She spends most of her spare time listening and dancing to bop records. Among her more serious interests are plans for her nursing career. ANN CATHERINE PARKER Blondie August 31, 1936 Hendricken Dance Club 1, 2, 3; Bowling Club 2; Accounting Club 3; D.E. Chib 4; Prom Committee 3; Delegate to State of Connecticut D. E. Club 4 Blondie’s chief enjoyments are basketball, dancing, and cooking. Her friendly disposition will be an asset in whichever field she chooses, that of receptionist or cooking instructor. NUNZIO J. PASTORE, Jr. Hooks July 24,1936 Walsh Italian Club 4 Nunzio’s interests lie in the field of sports; baseball, basketball, swimming, and skating he likes best. At present he is undecided on which field he will enter after graduation. BERNICE FLORENCE PELLETIER Bernie August 7, 1936 Driggs Balance Sheet 2, 3, 4; Room Rep. 2; Prom Committee 3; Dance Club 1, 2, 3 Personality and a winning smile is Bernie. She enjoys dancing, sewing, roller skating, and listening to popular records. Her knowledge of typing and short- hand will aid her in her chosen field, secretarial work. 38 PAULA ANITA PERAZELLI Paul October 30, 1936 Hopeville Dance Club 1, 2, 3; Italian Club 2, 3; Accounting Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Swimming Club 1; Balance Sheet 2,3,4; Classbook Paul is one of our most friendly and intelligent classmates, with a ready smile and a helping hand to offer. Roller skating, swimming, dancing, and playing the piano are among her many interests. Her ambition is to do civil service work overseas. Bon Voyage,” Paul! NILA ROSANNA PERROTTI Ni May 24, 1936 Kingsbury Swimming Club 1; Dance Club 1,2,3; Prom Committee 3; Balance Sheet 2,3,4 Ni specializes in collecting friends as well as stuffed animals. Dancing, ice- skating and many other sports hold her interest. Her ambition is to be an efficient secretary. DONALD CARMEN PERUGINI Donnie January 10, 1936 Washington Italian Club 3; Vice-President Accounting Club 3; Italian Club 4; Classbook Donnie is little, but with a big heart, a ready hand, and a smile for everyone. He gets pleasure from all kinds of fishing, basketball, skating, swimming, and collecting stamps. He hopes to study accounting and become a C. P. A. JOAN BARBARA PETERS Chauncy December 3, 1936 St. Mary’s Balance Sheet 2, 3; D. E. Club 4; Prom Committee 3 Black hair, five feet, one tall, mischievous smile, laughing brown eyes—that's Chauncy. Joan shares that popular ambition of many Wilby seniors—to become a secretary. JEANNE MARY PETROKAITIS Johnny March 20, 1936 Bunker Hill Dance Club 1,2,3; Vice-President Latin Club 2; Cheerleader 1,2,3; Co-Captain Cheerleaders 4; Student Council 4 Vitality plus—that’s Jean. A winning smile and a lively personality have made her one of the best-liked girls in Wilby. Collecting records, dancing, and piano playing hold her interest. Her ambition is to be a private secretary. 39 BARBARA JEANETTE PETRONE Bobbie September 18, 1936 Webster Bobbie's interest runs from her work in the Civil Air Patrol to anything that has to do with aviation. Naturally she hopes to become a Wave in the Naval Air Force. CAROLE ANN PLUMPTON Cap March 15, 1936 Sprague Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Bowling Club 3; Spanish Club 4; Class Editor Class book; Room Rep. 4 We have no doubt that Cap will make an efficient secretary, with her fine personality, cheery smile, and good sense of humor. Her recreations include reading, traveling, dancing, and many sports. Music is her favorite; she has played in the band for her four years at Wilby. CAROL JOAN POLOMSKI September 4,1936 Mary Abbott Spanish Club 3; Chemistry Club 4; Literary Editor Classbook; President Public Speaking Club 4 Coming to us as salutatorian from Mary Abbott, Carol has won many friends here at Wilby. As active in outside interests as she is in school, Carol lists read- ing and listening to records as her favorite pastimes. Her sympathetic manner and understanding will undoubtedly make her a successful teacher. CATHERINE MARIE PORTMAN Cathy January 12, 1937 Sacred Heart Catherine hopes to be a bookkeeper or a secretary. She will have a lot to con- tribute to any office with her efficiency, her friendly manner, and her pleasant attitude. February 17, 1935 ANNA MAY POSA Annie Anderson Always willing to share a bit of her good humor, Anna May is a constant source of cheer for those who know her. For a career, she plans either to become a secretary or to join the Waves. In any field we wish her success. 40 JEANNETTE THERESA PRONOVOST Jan December 13, 1936 Driggs Jeannette says she has enjoyed most the friendships she found at Wilby. She plans to become a stenographer. MARIE MARJORIE PUGLIESE July 7, 1935 St. Thomas' Italian Club 3, 4 Marie’s good nature and pleasing personality will aid her in everything she attempts. We bid her contentment and success in her chosen field, secretarial work. ANNETTE MARIE RAGOZZINE Cookie December 10, 1936 Bunker Hill Dance Club 1,2; Chemistry Club 3 Perhaps her present love for cooking will help in Annette’s career as a nurse. She also enjoys skating, swimming, and collecting records. JOSEPH RAINONE, Jr. Big Joe June 15, 1935 Mary Abbott Football 2, 3, 4; President Italian Club 3 Big Joe has been active in many sports here, excelling in football. His interests, as you might guess, extend to other sports, swimming, surfboard riding, boxing, wrestling. After graduation he would like to play football professionally. DOROTHY REID Dot January 12, 1937 Walsh Latin Club 2 Dancing, swimming, bowling can’t fill all spare time, so Dot turns to movies and follows baseball. She plans to enter the field of nursing. 41 NICHOLAS JOSEPH RENO Whip December 1, 1936 Mary Abbott Whip, smiling, hardworking, likable, hopes to become either a C.P.A. or a game warden. Among his favorite sports are basketball, baseball, hunting, and fishing. We wish him lots of luck with either figures or wild life. MYRNA ELIZABETH REYNOLDS Dimples January 18, 1936 Webster President Public Speaking Club 4 Lights!” Camera!” Action!” As you probably guessed, Myrna's ambition is to become an actress. Talent, warm personality, willingness to go on, will help her to success in this field. Her other interests are swimming, basketball, skat- ing, and bowling. MARY ANN RINALDI Mare April 11, 1936 Russell Italian Club 3 Aside from active sports and following baseball, Mary Ann enjoys her collec- tion of phonograph records. She intends to become a stenographer. LUCILLE CLAUDETTE RIZZO Lu October 24, 1936 Merriman A friendly, active person, Lu is also a talented pianist, often playing for the Christmas assemblies. She enjoys work with the C.Y.O., dancing, ice-skating, and swimming. Her interest in people and things should help her in her nurs- ing career. ELSA M. ROCCHI El August 2, 1935 St. Thomas' Italian Club 3, 4 Julius La Rosa and Eddie Fisher vie for first place as Elsa’s favorites in hit songs. In more serious moments she plans to become a stenographer. 42 JOHN ROCCO ROCCHI Rock B. W. Tinker December 27, 1936 Italian Club 2; President Italian Club 4 Rock, as he is best known to his friends, finds his enjoyment in sports, as do most boys. Tops among these are basketball, baseball, and golf. After graduation he wishes to become a success in the printing business. RACHEL ANN ROMANIELLO Rae July 10, 1936 Driggs Italian Club 3 A sparkling personality and bubbling good spirits identify Rachel. With her lively smile and ready wit, she creates a bright spot wherever she is. Rae hopes to become a private secretary. We bid her success in all she attempts. SAMUEL JOHN ROMEO Sam June 24,1936 Driggs Treasurer Italian Club 3 Sam, as he is better known by his friends, is a quiet, but well-liked person. All sports, especially football, baseball, basketball, and boxing, are his sources of enjoyment. Sam has chosen as his career a job which he enjoys very much, accounting. MATILDA ELIZABETH ROSA Matil October 12, 1936 Russell Italian Club 3 Matilda goes in for the home pastimes, like reading, records, cooking, but plans to follow the popular Wilby pattern and join the ranks of secretaries. DOLORES JUNE RUPENSKI Tootsie June 22, 1936 Sprague Maybe it’s the rhythm in swimming and skating that attracts her, for Dolores is fond of music, enjoys playing the piano and collecting records. She plans to take up secretarial work. 43 HELEN MARY RUSSELL Prospect Community September 5,1936 Room Rep. 1,2,3; Classbook With her favorite subjects shorthand and typing, and her admission that she really enjoys letter writing, Helen just naturally is headed for the secretarial field. She admits, however, her real ambition is to be a good wife and mother. RICHARD DONALD ST. MARTIN Saint February 17, 1936 Sacred Heart High A Saint who likes to collect old coins and plans to be a professional baseball player—that’s the story on Richard, who is a recent transfer from Sacred Heart. ALMA DOROTHY ST. MARY Al October 18, 1936 St. Ann’s Spanish Club 4 Al goes in for swimming, dancing, and music. A member of the Spanish Club, she plans later to become a telephone operator. ANTHONY J. SALERNO Tony October 4, 1935 Washington Football 3,4; Italian Club 4 Football, basketball, baseball, swimming, fishing, and hunting Tony lists as his favorite sports. At Wilby he has made a host of friends, perhaps because of his pleasing personality. Tony’s ambition is to open a business of his own. SAMUEL D. SALVATORE Sal March 14, 1936 Kingsbury Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 1; Class President 4 That Sal is one of Wilby’s most popular boys is proved by his election as senior president. After graduation he plans to continue his education and hopes some day to be a history teacher. 44 ELIZABETH SAMS Betty December 18, 1934 Weaver H. S., Hartford Having a quiet and gentle nature, Betty likes to amuse herself with tranquil activities such as riding or playing the piano. She came to Wilby from Hartford, and after graduation hopes to enter nursing school. Her easy-going and com- passionate manner should give her patients much comfort. JUDITH LOUISE SANTOLI Sunshine September 2, 1935 B. W. Tinker Italian Club 4 Judy likes active sports, roller skating, ice skating, baseball, and dancing, but she also enjoys more quiet interests like playing a piano or listening to popular records. She hopes to use her business skills as a comptometer operator. Her pleasant smile will make her a cheery person in any business office. THERESA ANN MARIE SANTUCCI Terri March 4,1936 Chase Italian Club 3, 4 Music seems to be a favorite with Terri, who also enjoys swimming and col- lecting photographs. Theresa has trained in Wilby for a business career. She hopes to be working in a bank after graduation. IDA E. SAPONE Eda March 8, 1935 Webster Italian Club 3, 4 Shy and likable, Eda has won many friends in her four years at Wilby. She is interested in roller skating, bowling, basketball, and baseball. Listening to popular music and going to the movies are favorites with her. Eda sees her future in the secretarial field. ANGELA RITA SCALO Angie September 15, 1936 Driggs Spanish Club 3; La Voz 3; Ways and Means Committee 4 Angie’s laugh and lively personality are known to nearly all at Wilby. Swim- ming, baseball, ice skating, and dancing are among her favorite amusements. Her pleasing disposition should aid her greatly when she joins some branch of the service. 45 GEORGETTE PAULINE SCALO Georgie Driggs September 15, 1936 President Spanish Club 3; Red Cross Rep. 3 Amiable, attractive Georgie is well liked by her fellow students. Her special interests are swimming, baseball, and ice skating. To become a model is her ambition. We wish her well in her chosen career. MARGARET THEODORA SCIARRETTA Pinky March 29, 1936 Walsh C. Y. O. and attending movies are two special interests of Margaret’s. She says she will never forget the inspirational Wilby Christmas assemblies, or the splendid preparation she has received for her secretarial career. CAROLYN HELEN SERVATY Cookie March 5,1937 East Islip, N. Y. Vice-President Spanish Club 3; Balance Sheet Rep. 4; Classbook Carolyn, one of our quiet seniors, is well known for her cheery smile. In her leisure time Cookie can be found roller skating, writing letters, collecting records, or taking pictures. Her aim is to gain a secretarial position. ROBERTA LOIS SEYMOUR Dee June 10, 1936 Walsh Balance Sheet Rep. 1; Room Leader 2, 3; Balance Sheet 4 Dee is known all over Wilby because of her friendly smile, her scholastic record, and her eagerness to help her fellow students. Her many good qualities will aid her in the stenographic field which she has chosen. MARILYN ANN SHEA February 6,1936 Chase Room Rep. 1; Balance Sheet Rep. 3; Spanish Club 3 Marilyn has won a host of friends at Wilby because of her happy disposition and sense of humor. Her pastimes include bowling and collecting records. Her plans to take her place in the world as a lady in white will make Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing her home for the next three years. MARGARET ANN SHEEHAN Peggy August 29,1936 St. Francis Xavier A graduate of St. Francis Xavier, Peggy is well liked by her classmates for her pleasant personality and amiable manner. Among her special interests are ice skating, and tennis. She is uncertain about her career as yet. BARBARA ZOE SHEPARD Babs September 3, 1935 Sprague Of all the events during her years here Barbara says the one that will stand out longest is the 1953 Basketball Tournament. She plans to enter that popular field for Wilbyites, stenography. ROBERTA SHUIHIK Robbie May 20, 1936 Webster Robbie’s quiet manner and pleasing appearance have made her well liked at Wilby. Roller skating, collecting records, dancing, bowling, and tennis are among her special interests. We all wish her success and happiness in whatever field she chooses. RICHARD GEORGE SOLO Dick May 18, 1936 Kingsbury P.S. Club 3 Football, basketball, baseball—they’re all hard on leather. These are Dick’s interests; perhaps that’s why he is headed for the shoe business. MARCIA MARIE STANGO Mar March 8, 1936 Bunker Hill Dance Club 1, 2, 3; Balance Sheet 2, 3, 4; Italian Club 2, 3, 4 Marcia is an active, friendly person, who likes to travel and enjoys many sports. Her interest in others should help in the social service work for which she is planning later. 47 MARJORIE JOAN STANTON Jo June 5, 1936 Bunker Hill Orchestra 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 2; Red Cross Rep. 1,3; Bowling Club 3; Chemistry Club 4: Class Editor, Classbook Jo rates high in pleasing personality and scholastic record. Her ambition is to go to college and then become a nurse. She enjoys writing letters, playing the piano, doing church work, and collecting post cards. SHIRLEY ANN STOCK Shirl May 3, 1936 Woodrow Wilson Spanish Club 3 Shirley's smile for everyone, her patience and understanding ways, should be a great help in realizing her ambition of becoming a school teacher. Following baseball is her special interest. JOANNE MARY STROKALAITIS Sis September 15, 1936 Barnard Italian Club 3, 4 A cheery smile and a warm Hello have gained for Joanne many loyal friends. Sis can be found ice skating, skiing, swimming, and attending football and basketball games. Her ambition is to be a nurse. JAMES FRANCIS SULLIVAN Sully December 20, 1935 B. W. Tinker Baseball 1; Assistant Treasurer Accounting Club 3 Sully, one of the best-liked seniors, is also one of the best dressed. His pleasant manner and good looks account for his popularity. Like most boys, he has acquired a great interest in many sports. His ambition is to become a certified public accountant. MARIE ANN SUSARCHICK October 9, 1936 St. Francis Xavier Marie's humorous disposition and friendly manner have made her popular. Skating, tennis, popular music, and dancing are her special interests. Her career is uncertain as yet, but we wish her happiness in the field she chooses. 48 CHRISTOS TEREGIS The Greek November 30, 1935 Anderson Key Club 2,3; Football 2, 3 Following football and collecting pipes—these are only outside activities for Chris, whose real interest is in business. He hopes to go on from here to some school of business. ANTHONY FRANCIS TESTA Tony October 13, 1935 Walsh Italian Club 3; Secretary Italian Club 4 Tony is a happy-go-lucky fellow with a big smile for everyone. Swimming, bowling, basketball, and baseball are the activities he enjoys most. He intends to become an office worker. THOMAS CHARLES THOMPSON Bopper July 17, 1936 Sacred Heart High Fun-loving Tommy is especially fond of water sports, swimming and boating, but also enjoys roller skating. He intends to take advantage of the Wilby business course in an office position after graduation. LOUIS MARTIN TOZZI Lou January 21, 1937 Driggs Red Cross I ep. 1; Accounting Club 3; Italian Club 3, 4; Dance Club 2; Sports Editor on Classbook; Secretary to Psychological Department 4 A pleasant disposition and a big smile for everyone are Lou’s most noticeable traits. He enjoys a variety of activities, such as basketball, flying, photography, and collecting records. Lou intends to go to college and specialize in account- ing, then, will try for his C. P. A. ANITA THERESA TROTTA Nita January 17, 1935 Webster Italian Club 3 Nita, whose main ambition is to become a secretary, is quite fond of sports, among which she enjoys dancing, skating, bowling, swimming, and tennis. Her quiet and courteous personality will aid her in attaining her secretarial goal. 49 JAMES H. URIANO Jimmy Chase March 13, 1935 Key Club 3, 4; Vice-President Key Club 4; Public Speaking Club 4 Jimmy intends to use the knowledge he has gained in Wilby in becoming a business man. In his spare time he enjoys baseball and basketball. We feel that he is on the road to success with his quiet and gentlemanly manner. JOAN FLORENCE VALLERAND Joey October 8, 1936 Kingsbury Room Rep. 1; Balance Sheet Rep. 1,3; Red Cross Rep. 4; Latin Club 2; Bowling Club 1,3; Chemistry Club 4 Joan, an ardent sports fan, can always be found at our basketball games. Besides this she enjoys following the Boston Red Sox, bowling, golf and discussing politics. Joey hopes to become a nurse; she will soon undoubtedly be com- forting her patients in St. Mary’s Hospital. SHIRLEY ANN VALLONE Sunshine July 8, 1936 Driggs Spanish Club 3; Chemistry Club 3 Shirley's hearty laugh and her willingness to help everyone have won her many friends. She plans to enter the nursing field, where we hope she will be very successful. Her special interests are dancing, skating, sports, music, and cooking. MARY ANN VENDITTI Mare May 16,1936 Driggs Italian Club 3 A happy-go-lucky manner and a sense of humor make for popularity with her classmates. Mary Ann enjoys going to all basketball and baseball games and listening to popular music. As to her future, Mare is still undecided. GAIL MARY VENTRESCA May 9, 1936 Webster Red Cross Rep. 1; Room Rep. 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Chemistry Club 3; Classbook Petite and friendly—that describes Gail. Fond of sports, she especially likes swimming, skating, and attending basketball games. Listening to records and sewing are also favorites with her. Gail’s ambition is to wear a white starched uniform, as a second Florence Nightingale; her versatility will serve her in good stead. 50 BERNARD JOHN VIGNALI ViGGY November 25, 1935 Sprague A popular figure around school, Viggy has won many friends with his pleasant smile and good nature. He enjoys playing the trumpet, so much that he wishes to go to a school of music, and hopes some day to join a name band. CAROL THERESA VITELLO October 28, 193b Anderson Italian Club 2, 3 Although quiet and reserved, Carol possesses a winning personality, as her many friends can tell you. Liking most sports, she takes particular interest in tennis, skating, and swimming. Dancing is also a favorite with her. Carol sees her future in the secretarial field. Here's wishing her lots of luck! DELMON ARTHUR WADE Birdy October 26,1936 Driggs Delmon's greatest interest is in music. He has not yet decided on what work to follow after graduation. EDWARD JOSEPH WALL Eddy October 17, 1935 Crosby High Interest in photography, swimming, and football fill most of Eddy’s spare time. His aim is to learn electronics in the Air Corps, an interesting undertaking for an ambitious boy. WILLIAM THOMAS WATSON Bill August 7,1936 Leavenworth Vice-President of Student Council 4 If you see a short, happy-go-lucky fellow laughing through the halls, you can be pretty sure it's Bill. He enjoys listening to popular music and also likes hunting. His ambition is to become a C. P. A. 51 HENRY GEORGE WATTERWORTH Hank September 3, 1935 Mary Abbott Football 2,3, 4 To be successful. This is the answer Henry gives when asked what his ambi- tion is. His pleasant nature should help him on the right road. Hank is deeply interested in sports, especially football, is also musically inclined, and very handy with the trumpet. FRANCES ANN WHITCOMB Shorty October 5, 1936 Shepardson Latin Club 2; Chemistry Club 4 Kind and gentle in her manner, Frances has won the hearts of her many friends. Square dancing and skating are two of her favorite pastimes. Her cheery but quiet personality, making her a restful person to be around, will help her in her nursing career. JOAN ANN WHITE Joni January 16, 1936 Barnard Dance Club 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,3, 4; Italian Club 3; PS. Club 4; Balance Sheet 4 Joan has a variety of interests in school; those outside include music and dra- matics. She has planned no career in the business world, expects to be married after graduation. RICHARD JOHN WHITE Dick August 24, 1935 Crosby Secretary of Key Club 4; Chemistry Club 4; Football 4 He may be quiet and well-mannered, but he certainly is active when it comes to sports or other outdoor activities. Dick came to Wilby in his senior year but has acquired many friends here already. He has chosen radio announcing for his career. JOAN HELEN WOODF1ELD WOODIE May 8, 1936 Driggs Spanish Club 3 A pleasant smile, shy manner, and pleasing disposition are characteristic of Woodie. Dancing, ice skating, roller skating, cooking, movies, and music are her special interests. She has chosen to become a secretary after graduation. 52 JOHN THOMAS WYNKOOP Driggs a m £ % a k y June 29,1937 Spanish Club 4 John is an ardent basketball fan, with a liking for baseball, too. He hopes to become a commercial artist. RICHARD CLARY Cat August 9, 1934 Duggan Student Council 2, 3, 4; Vice-President Spanish Club 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 1,2, 3 The football and the basketball games always seemed to go better if The Big Cat” was in there playing. At Wilby Dick has made a host of followers who will never forget his brilliant ball playing. After graduation he expects to go, naturally, into physical education. ROLAND JOSEPH FRECHETTE, Jr. Fro December 28, 1936 St. Ann’s Roland, known as a quiet chap around Wilby, really enjoys many sports, and has an interest in photography. His future, he says, is still undecided. ROBERT EUGENE GEARY June 16, 1936 Alcott Bob hails from Wolcott, where he attended Alcott Grammar School. His plans for the future are still uncertain. JOAN ELAINE GREENE JOANNIE May 10, 1936 Webster Latin Club 2; Spanish Club 4; Glee Club 1, 4 A charming smile is always ready when you meet Joan wandering through the halls. She enjoys listening to records, dancing, and driving a car. Joannie's goal is to follow in the footsteps of Florence Nightingale. JANET MAE MARTI Jan February 13, 1937 Watertown High Balance Sheet 2, 3, 4 Such exciting pastimes as watching stock car races and hunting are in line with Janet’s interests. She likes to swim and enjoys baseball games. She feels that Wilby has prepared her for the outside world where she intends to take her place as an X-ray technician. CHARLES A. PUGLIESE Charlie October 3, 1936 B. W. Tinker Football and swimming alternate with working on cars as outside interests. Perhaps Charles’ fondness for tinkering with cars led to his plans to try me- chanical engineering. EDWARD C. REGAN Kid March 6, 1935 St. Francis Xavier Spanish Club 4 Ed is a friendly boy who enjoys getting up in the morning to go on a fishing or hunting trip. Other sports such as baseball, swimming, and basketball are also to his liking. He is undecided on what field he will turn to. cJ-fonoz JZotl Josephine J. Arena Roberta L. Seymour Jiz±t c -fonoz± 1 O cJ £ 5 Marie M. Pugliese Gail M. Ventresca Marjorie J. Stanton Louis M. Tozzi Carol Polomski Marie A. Susarchick Carole A. Plumpton Beatrice J. Coviello Lucille R. Lavorgna Nancy R. Akins Gail F. Cogswell Donald C. Perugini Mary E. Miller Janet E. Minnaman zSzconc{ cJ-fonozi - 85 Pez (2znt Marilyn A. Neger Shirley A. Stock Ida Bouffard Carolyn H. Servaty Catherine M. Portman Robert J. Lucas Patricia M. Lanouette Anita Y. Magaraci Paula A. Perazelli Rita M. Doyon Florence Newman Nicholas J. Reno Ann T. DiMartino Georgette P. Scalo Annette M. Orantas Angela R. Scalo Robert A. Beer Joan L. Balunas Carol T. Vitello Francis M. Galasso Mary A. Rinaldi Fred L. Cohen Joyce Baeder Julia M. Fonti Barbara J. Petrone Margaret A. Cianciolo Joan F. Vallerand Jeanne M. Petrokaitis Bernice F. Pelletier Elaine J. Cocchiola Margaret A. Sheehan Helen Christine Carlson Jean W. Carew Roberta M. Ficeto Rose M. Nigri Albert A. Mucci, Jr. Nila Perrotti Margaret J. Cameron Helen M. Russell Nancy T. Griffin 56 Left to right: Jean Carew, Ida Bouffard, Sam Salvatore, Josephine Arena. cSznioz (Item Of-j-Lczzi 7954 President.......................................Sam SALVATORE Vice-President .......................... Josephine Arena Secretary .....................................Jean Carew Treasurer.......................................Ida Bouffard rk brought some prac- basketbaP «•ecently to the home- and The cast for the Senior Clas Play has been announced. Th] members of t cast are: MaJ joric St rbara Last year in June w’ Wilby’s clubs were al' planning their annur ties, the shroud Yip that surroundc jAjr of the Italian C! GJW every- one’s curiosity. one was delightfully surpi a when they found the gu t of honor was to be Franc-' 3ragiotti Lodge, charmin' dy” of Con- necti� i Ktf iS Aehearsal foi vstery comedy, wa: t one out of nine 'ling committee Carew, Holer ' dl - Seniors 'md Elaine a unanimous vote of - ss the 1954 ye. 4 to the m. . ,;ng. dece. V ruC Z Dowli. -.It, Si ce of Bv i and afte ■ ntinue it . is untiriuc y. il and its had endeared hii.- elf fumble and the . Date of • r Sen J J %1onu v0’ Ushers chatd ss A ® . dtca’- ' cat '1' '0 X R°ss'’ Attain® 103, Green- v' Arena. •oted 4 dt jPl Drive Underway ' “No other gift does so mucH ,c for so many!” This is the motj to of the 1952 Federated Funda Torch Drive. | The goal of the drive this! year is to raise $736,000.00. Jsing costs of operating the now provided, necessi- need for larger funds. June, a committee of '!'c st °re- en selected people review- e budget of the 46 agencies °t fljo at'h benefit by the Torch SVe and they concluded more ids were absolutely necessary j,. £ . carry on. tf) Celebrities, a -h ve . „ man, i Editor — Mary Li. i Room Represer December 18,' SS- s SLs; s veS - «yer from a depth ’ re' to thirty feet in a p t ’-‘w seconds. This i fri 'iT experience A OU 'led with lwe ‘S S l his ttiy J)q at wash )ther thrill w tty hunt. Amethysts i- us stones usually ' int- a setting for a bro. .h o They can be picked stones from th in the cliff s� 1. utsandbr.-' L Aft knuckle - thf' -ra sper: • |Ar uwes ielan, junior, who oy last month comes- ldo, Florida. was graduated ' junior high schr J Orlando sen’ iving up in school, she v' w . of the Glee Cl' ’ fv 'l'Ub M- VV lci K thc Baby ot V; ., ■rf'cf rx 7 4 c -Am � ntest! Can you identif 0j • A . . , le very ,, “P G 0l, ( oy who is now a jun' Sfc. « O’ V0 .nis baby is now 5 te% y inches, blonde, and has P at the tal eyes. This baby is interr c . a7 all sports and attends • l irJ ly all the games. Shf C y ° toA V , loving and jovial 4 laughter fills the air o - ..ing, trout l ging and pic- J her xT juntrys ed out a pleasant and d Z[zan± (dommLthzz Gail Cogswell Mary Kurts Roberta Ficeto Eleanor Mecca Jane Kruse Angela Scab Marie Susarchick The Ways and Means Committee is composed of a representative from each senior session room, elected by the room members. Their chief activities are to collect class dues, cooperate in financial and business matters, and serve on the Senior Prom Committee. 59 Sznioz dPzom dommiitzz Samuel Salvatore Angela Scalo Anthony Ferraro Josephine Arena Marie Susarchick Frank Galasso Jean Carew Christine Carlson John Odoardo Ida Bouffard Richard Clary Donald Perugini Gail Cogswell Elaine Cocchiola Nicholas Reno Roberta Ficeto Roger Cullen John Rocchi Jane Kruse Paul DeSena Anthony Salerno Mary Kurts Richard Ierardi James Sullivan Eleanor Mecca Fred La Chance Anthony Testa Louis Tozzi The Senior Prom Committee, composed of senior class officers, members of the Ways and Means Committee, and some volunteers, is in charge of planning the senior prom. Among their responsibilities are the invitations, the tickets, selection of an orchestra, re- freshments, and the decorations. Much of the success of the prom depends upon the interest and cooperation of this group. A mystery comedy in three acts By George Batson CHARACTERS (in order of appearance) Marjorie Joan Stanton .....Barbara Lawton ........Carol Polomski ..........Paul De Sena .....William Watson .....Christine Carlson ..........John Odoardo .....Charles Mirabilio .....Florence Newman .........Roger Cullen ..........John Rocchi Carrie ............. Dodo Pomeroy........ Eve Westman......... Herb Grant.......... Bobby Jackson...... Peggy .............. Phil................ Charlie Witherspoon Stella Carlisle..... Inspector Burke..... Carroll............ — ASSISTANTS — Prompters.....................................Gail Cogswell, Claudette Cote Business Manager........................................Carole Ann Plumpton Stage Manager.............................................................LOUIS TOZZI Assistant Stage Manager...................................William Pierpont, ’55 Make-Up..................................................... Barbara Lombardo Producer and Director...................................................AMBROSE EGAN Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, New York. (Z7Plz Studznt dounait President ...................................................... Irma PUTNAM Vice-President..................................... William Watson Secretary .............................................. Helen Betts Treasurer........................................JEANNE PETROKAITIS Assistant Treasurer......................................Carol Fusco Members............................... Richard Clary, Sally Jones, Catherine Lorraine, Olga DeVito At their bi-monthly meetings, these three seniors, three juniors, two sophmores, and one freshman, all elected by the student body, discuss ways and means of solving many of the problems that inevitably arise during the school year. Recommendations of the Student Council for 1953-1954 included a synchronizing of the Wilby clocks and bells, an improved handling of daily announcements to students, and a lessening of homework preceding the Christmas holidays. They have asked for improvement of the water-fountain system throughout the building, and were instrumental in arranging special assemblies for the support of the basketball team and to appeal for better assembly- hall behavior among the students. At Christmas they supervise the Good Cheer Fund, helping to bring joy to Wilby students and former students who are hospitalized or ill at home. The harmonious atmosphere created by the efforts of this enterprising group benefits everyone. It furnishes a forum for expression of student opinion and illustrates clearly the basic idea of living democracy in school, by a sharing of responsibility for improving our school through cooperation of students and teachers. First row, left to right: Sarah Jones, Catherine Lorraine, Carol Fusco, Olga DeVito, Jean Petrokaitis. Second row: Helen Betts, Irma Putnam, Billy Watson, Dick Clary. WILBY BALANCE SHEET — EDITORIAL STAFF — Adviser.............................................. George V. Grady — ASSOCIATE EDITORS — Editorial............................................Patricia Lanouette News..................................................Lucille Lavorgna Features..............................................Roberta Seymour Sports.....................................................Bruce Baeder Typing.............................................................Mary Paulone — ASSOCIATES — Carol Adamson, Marjorie Chipman, Henrietta Christolini, Irene Correa, Sharon Pickett. — BUSINESS STAFF — Business Director.............................................D. Frank Murnane Business Manager.....................................................Ethel Miller — ASSOCIATES — Mary Lou Gillis, Ann Fruik, Lucille Coviello, Betty Desmarais, Kathryn DiMartino, Mariangela Excellente, Cynthia Grella, Harriet Kurtz, Marie Liquindoli, Eleanor Lombardi, Arlene Marshall, Janet Marti, Laura Nied- mann, Ann Palmento, Bernice Pelletier, Paula Perazelli, Nila Perrotti. For many years the student paper has played an important part in the life of Wilby. Every student, whether on the staff or not goes to make up the Balance Sheet; without student support it could not exist. The student supplies the information, which is selected by the editorial staff and then made known to the rest of the student body. It is an experience to be part of the Balance Sheet, on either the editorial or the 65 business staff. It enables one to understand the importance of cooperation and team work, later to accept the responsibilities of the business world of the not-too-distant future. dlizmLitzjj d[u(j President........ Vice-President .. Secretary ...... Treasurer ...... Publicity Agent Song Leader .... . Josephine Arena Annette Orantas Carole Anthony Elaine Salisbury ... Carol Polomski . Beverly Larrivee The Chemistry Club holds its meetings once a month, at which time each member may take an active part in the entertainment. At these gatherings colorful experiments are conducted, entertaining plays and readings are presented, and a good time is generally enjoyed by all. Under the helpful and understanding guidance of Mr. Hanson, this club has prospered in Wilby for many years. 66 [E L±£il(ju£l(jz (Education Etutj President.............................Anthony Ferraro Vice-President........................ Charles Katilius Secretary.............................Marie Liquindoli Treasurer.............................JOSEPH CANTONI State President.......................Richard Mulligan The Distributors’ Club, in existence at Wilby for three years, is composed of students working part time in retailing. Meetings are held on alternate Fridays, and various projects are carried on. Field trips constitute a large part of the activities. This year the club sent two students, Ann Parker and Richard Mulligan, to the na- tional Distributive Education convention, held in April, in San Antonio, Texas. Business meetings were held there each day with Otis Snead, the national president of the D. E. C. A. presiding. Talks were given on the convention theme, Distributive Education Pays Divi- dends to the Student.” Each delegate served on one of the official committees. The election and installation of officers and tours of San Antonio were some of the highlights of the convention. A social program provided a banquet, an informal party, and a dance with the D. E. Clubs of Texas acting as hosts. gtu. cu President.................................................Matthew Ceddia Vice-President.................................Rosemary Martinelli Secretary .......................................................... JOAN WHITE Librarians...............................Olga Carpuk, Mary Jo Calo Publicity...........................Michael Giusti, Lucille Coviello, Michael Ieronimo, John Christiano Under the excellent leadership of Miss Mary Jane Brennan, the Wilby Glee Club has presented to our school, to other schools and groups, and to the general public, fine vocal music. These concerts, at home or away, alone or combined with other singing groups, have gained for the club fame and praise which it truly deserves. Also excellent was its con- tribution to the Christmas assembly. As its finale, the club presented an annual concert in the spring, this year held May 18th. Left to right: Marge Ponzillo, Marguerite Boyle (juniors), Walter Howard (director), Rose Nigri, Florence Newman (seniors). oo The radio program, High School Hi-Lites, directed by Mr. Walter Howard of station WBRY, includes students from Wilby, Crosby, Catholic High, Sacred Heart, and Leaven- worth. Wilby’s representatives are Rose Nigri and Florence Newman, seniors, and Marge Ponzillo and Roma Boyle, juniors. The purpose of the program is to inform the people of Waterbury of high school news. It was organized in 1941 and is completely unrehearsed. Broadcast time is Friday at 7:15 P.M. 69 dJntzi - cJ-figli Sand The Intra-City High School Band, composed of students from the local high schools, has added much to the educational, social, and athletic life of the three schools. Under the able direction of Mr. A. James Condaris, it provides, for as many as 135 students, instruction in the playing of various instruments, and affords them an opportunity for musical expression and the experience of contributing individually to a cooperative enterprise. 70 jJtati tan President....... Vice-President . Secretary ...... Treasurer....... Publicity Agent ...John Rocchi ...Julia Fonti Anthony Testa ...Sam Romeo Roberta Ficeto The Italian Club, under the skillful guidance of Dr. Nelda Alieva, has become one of the most prominent clubs that Wilby has sponsored. The members number over one hundred. Its activities consist of monthly business meetings, in addition to social and cultural activities. The end of the school year is high-lighted by a colorful banquet given for all the Italian Club members and guests. Qunioz Gxoa President..................................... Betty Desmarais Vice-President................................ Mary Di Martino Secretary.....................................Mary Lou Gillis Treasurer.....................................Kay Di Martino The Junior Red Cross of Wilby consists of civic-minded individuals who work in a unit to serve their country, their community, and their school. Among the many services rendered are the sending of gift boxes overseas to the needy, and a helping hand offered at the local chapter house and at the blood bank. Last year over 20,000 envelopes for the Easter Seal Collection were sent out. Those participating in this worthwhile project were entertained for a day at Camp Hemlocks, the camp for crippled children. Further activities include the sending of two delegates to the State Convention of the Junior Red Cross, last year held at Greenwich. Two delegates were also sent to the State Training Center at the University of Connecticut at Storrs, where they were given a special four-day training course to develop their leadership in this field. These trips always prove to be entertaining as well as educational. The club truly deserves its support from the student body, because its untiring efforts promote better relationship among people both in and outside of Wilby. j (M President ...................................... RICHARD HOGAN Vice-President .................................. JAMES Uriano Secretary ...................................... RICHARD WHITE Treasurer.................................................LOUIS Bizarro The Wilby Key Club, an all-boy organization, under the guidance of Mr. Jensen, is one of 1,087 Key Clubs scattered throughout the United States, Hawaii, and Canada. The purpose is to perform service for the school and the community. The Key Club movement is sponsored by its parent service-club organization, The Kiwanis. The Wilby Key Club, during this, its fourth year of existence, sponsored two dances, the informal Turkey Trot and the semi-formal St. Patrick's Ball. The funds raised from such activities are used to purchase equipment for the school and to send a delegation of members to the annual New England Key Club convention held in the Boston area. 73 ‘[ProjzctionLit CU The Projectionist Club of Wilby is not a social organization, does not elect officers, and has no business meetings. It is composed of a responsible group of students, who, under the guidance of Mr. Craig, contribute their time and effort to presenting good films for Wilby. The members are also taught to operate the wire-recorder and other audio-visual aids. Wilby is fortunate in having such a club, of service to the school as a whole and of practical benefit to its members. zSfianL±fi dtutj LAS ACTIVES President........................Olga DeVito Vice-President ....... Richard Clary Secretary.................... Eleanor Lombardi Treasurer........................Joan ASHBORN Program Chairman....John Wynkoop Assistants.......Christine Carlson, Bessie Kelly, Fred Cohen LOS LOROS President..............ROSA Kopel Vice-President .... Shirley Stasiulaitis Secretary........Marie Liquindoli Treasurer........ CATHERINE SUMMA Program Committee— Helen Sullivan, Chairman Edward Regan, Eleanor Meccariello, Diane Wells Both of the Spanish Clubs are supervised by Miss Geneva Page. At the bi-weekly meetings, interesting stories of South American countries are read by selected students; everyone participates in games. Dues are set aside for a banquet which is held at the end of the year and thoroughly enjoyed by all. These clubs familiarize the student members with the customs of Spanish-speaking countries, enabling them to understand better these people and their ways of living. 75 rr(T44 !Z7?2£ zSjl£a(zEZ± President............................................Myrna Reynolds Vice-President.......................................Robert Lucas Secretary ....................................... MARJORIE CHIPMAN Treasurer.......................................Leonard Santarsiero Program Chairman..............................................Carolyn Rosselli Assistants to Program Chairman — Joseph Pettinicchi, Margaret Sciarretta, Pearl Norflet At the meetings of the We the Speakers” Club, held twice a month, are discussed various topics of interest to the people in the community. The organization not only provides interesting discussion but, under the direction of Mrs. Von Tobel, teaches the students how to handle club meetings, to act as officers, and to carry on activities with poise and dignity. This year the club went on a tour of the Citizens Manufacturers National Bank, guided by its vice-president, Mr. Von Tobel. The work of the club is climaxed by its annual banquet in the spring. Dai acz uLaij i± fizz motto Coach Jim Doherty Front row, left to right: Tony Salerno, Paul De Sena, Tony Accuosti, Tony Buonauto, Jim Terenzi, Bobby Beer, Lou Carangelo. Middle row: John Gagnon, David Way, Ronnie Muckle, Dick White, Chico Henao, Dick Hogan, Frank Sacco, Joe Parisi, John O'Brien, Anthony Berardi. Top row: Roger Boucher, Joe Rainone, Tom McCormack, Tony Ferraro, Cliff West, Tony Barone, Wally Brown, Billy Pierpont, Bob Capanna. FOOTBALL Wilby’s football team for the 1953 season was not so successful as the previous one, partly because most of last year's first-string men were graduated in June. The number of boys who appeared as candidates at the beginning of the season was so small that after the first game Wilby was forced temporarily to cancel the remainder of its schedule for lack of players. However, after an all-male rally, the Wilby spirit prevailed, and many boys who had never worn a football uniform volunteeered to play for the Green and White. This resulted in resumption of activities. From that point on, while Wilby did not win any of its games, the team did improve offensively and defensively in spite of the fact that most of the boys were inexperienced. We at Wilby feel that they did a commendable job. We think that with the boys that were on the squad this year and with the coming of promising freshmen, the team for 1954 should show a decided improvement. 79 BASKETBALL Wilby’s basketball team for 1953-1954 started by losing its first game to Ansonia. Optimistic Wilbyites, however, hoped that the pattern, which at first appeared gloomy, would follow last year’s trend when Wilby started with a loss and wound up with a string of victories and The State Championship. In games where traditional rivalry was manifest, Wilby demonstrated that it could win when the pressure was on. In the intra-city contests Wilby defeated Leavenworth twice and shared a three-way tie with Crosby and Sacred Heart for the city championship. Wilby's victory over Torrington was noted as the upset of the year in the eyes of the state and local press. Wilby also played two overtime games and one double overtime game with Crosby, all of which we won. The Class of ’54 is proud of its basketball teams because in the past they participated in two state tournaments, winning both. Also, Wilby has held the title of City Champs for three consecutive years. 81 Mb? Center: Co-Captains Annette Orantas, Jean Petrokaitis. Clockwise: Rita Spierto, Beverly Engala, Marie Iagrassi, Marion Stango, Constance Vestro, Adeline Genova, Ronnie Bat- tistoni, Concetta Paternostro, Jo-Ann Petraroia. 84 First row, left to right: Donald St. Laurent, Ray Archambault, Mark Petruzzi, Dick Ierardi (co-captain), David Thomas. Second row: Fred LaChance, Frank McHale, Richard St. Martin, Bruce Poulter, Conrad Boucher. Third row: Donald George (manager), James Caruso, Tom Gilhooley (co-captain), Billy Coleman, Ed Couture, Bob Martelli, Francis Sacco (assistant manager). BASEBALL Because of lack of hitting strength, the Wilby nine experienced a mediocre season. Some of the outstanding players were co-captains Gilhooley and Ierardi, pitcher Fred LaChance, and Tom Davis, a promising sophomore. Although some heartbreakers were lost, the spirit and the hustle of the squad were exceptional. 85 Restauo ' lual dub t-fl r’s dinneiy t1 Josephine T ool studen give a ti ro. club chi will be itale and Jok ordions. guests E. Moran. Ambrose F' rr 'Jlzi Iz ex narriE an dk e i jams (je (z, noujn Italian Club ‘Rome’ Dinner ilby Italian Club Juni°rs t°yrc Co� lcst Kennedy Memorial Plaque Dedicated 1 Ctevy _ Wilby High, Taft v 'zms To Debate b Bev 4Le Lea «eel. H'efv Jo tow'n, May 14—“Resolved, w -- 3 °tsco est- VV '.S7 ,p; ei?? MiWg?- CIS v S U een.' private school ”,is!Take TB Test he third mterschoo. •sesv ot cT wilfey High schooJ preparatlon eV the Cancer Society over WBRY, By MARY DIMARTINO veett boVs Vel P fa av during first pe-0 to 9 p. m. Studen Monday through Wednesday of pNt left. Drive yesterda school. The gh School-will take this w Wilby juniors took their a« toriod, claSS Hnnp in 1 1-2 hours. Am-, side of the quest TB p; ■ YWwnrk was done -rincipal,Opposed by studen The_____ T e, 'VheV vice - pr campaign chfirman. . .‘OTYV4‘fc fT TTtyan vice - prnwu ippuacu uy aiuucn at fibrose G. Egan. fh activity. Also School. is to J 4$filial A°Mwas in charge B Befthole tte iter school Forum, culo Jpresent was m ’ consecutive year, Ibod- chairma . students from pubUc and ; a s t ,. Ala . -J -or ) , Bush w.'? a„ '' s «n b! K?� ' st-ch test Prescott At Assemi o ?re'tJon y- � hjch -e o 1 a thris «daS ««few « u°0t1 tf the a Ptfy. Cial so b 7spY uhho - rnet Halts Ideal Bid Valley P tw 1 Wilbyites Win Wve -fteA s i«S ',5L t.oVs Fonii — | V Mary DiMartino and Betty Desmarais School Reporters — Waterbury American Awards At State Meeting ,V°°V ,.� c _ I I I I Wilby Students Give Varied Reasons Joe Seniors Rainone — Maybe we’r le wrong di irental delir Id ask thes ere oi x s. For Rise In Juvenile Delinquency - ’0t SaE ' ots . ,s ?vS The following article is reprint- little things grow into big things. Ijority of ed from the Wilby High School This also makes them feel like ajzer publication, “The Balance Sheet. hero among the gang. A slice of °Pinion on the much“ Joyce Boisvert —“I discussed problem of juvenile del- newspapers give • Inquency is presented, from the much pubh viewpoint of the teen-agers. toda “The most serious question fac- • zy crease in juyen 1 % 0 ar.| O if sV v appears to be an a1 i crease in juyehiV demorali? '' ha tgers. the bad Why don’t something about those t r sv agers who belong to the YMv the YWCA and the CYO? In thc - -=� al of the sit- piaces teenagers have good, clea students of all !and educational fun.” e of themf • e of the1 vager’s j 'tainly ® c the nted Li. ple Q ‘ S3 ople. In- ft Dnim pointing a M ‘Guilty som , CHNDIDS QUIETEST James Hurley, Pat Lanouette MOST STUDIOUS Don Perugini, Marjorie Stanton MOST DEPENDABLE Josephine Arena, Sam Salvatore Female Vocalist... Male Vocalist..... Movie............. Movie Actor....... Movie Actress..... Orchestra......... Radio Program..... Slang Expression.... Song................. Sport............. Subject........... Television Program MOST POPULAR Jean Petrokaitis, Dick Clary MOST VERSATILE Beverly Larrivee, Richard Ierardi WITTIEST Joan Peters, Paul Manello }a(JozitE± ..............JONI JAMES ...........EDDIE FISHER FROM HERE TO ETERNITY” ...........TONY CURTIS .............. DORIS DAY ..............BILLY MAE ....... MELODY MATINEE” ....... YOU KNOW THAT” ... STRANGER IN PARADISE ..............BASKETBALL ...........U. S. HISTORY ........... I LOVE LUCY” PRSS THE IBM S'HM OP THE WORLD flNO I 'LL BT OFF � Phosohe Oh huyy m N mmlO 1954 WILBY HIGH SCHOOL 1954 GRADUATION EXERCISES June 22, 1954 PROCESSIONAL—Pomp and Chivalry.Roberts — PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- GRADUATES and Audience INVOCATION Myrna Reynolds GREETINGS .... Samuel D. Salvatore THIS IS MY COUNTRY VOCAL SELECTION—Bless This House Soloist Beverly Larrivee Piano Accompanist Jeanne Petrokaitis SALUTATORY—Our Heritage Roberta L. Seymour SONG Orchestra VALEDICTORY—Our Responsibilities Josephine J. Arena PIANO DUET—American Patrol..Carol Plumpton, Marjorie Stanton — WELCOME — Dr. John G. Gilmartin......Superintendent of Schools —REMARKS— DR. Harold J. Perkinson. Chairman of the Board of'Education — PRESENTATION OF DILPOMAS — Honorable Raymond E. Snyder .......... Mayor ALMA MATER Wilby Royal Merwin, T9 NATIONAL ANTHEM RECESSIONAL—Our Director Orchestra 96