Wilby High School - Wilby Yearbook (Waterbury, CT)

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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

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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

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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.