Wilby High School - Wilby Yearbook (Waterbury, CT)
- Class of 1956
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Best known as The Colonel,” Mr. Alexander is popular with and respected by his classes. To them he is not only a teacher, but an understanding friend. He enjoys working with young people, and they enjoy him. College and teaching careers were interrupted by service in both World Wars. In 1946 he was sent to serve in Korea, and returned to Wilby in 1948. He remained active in the service of his country until his retirement from the Army Reserve in 1955. In charge of the Social Studies Department, Mr. Alexander finds himself'a busy man, but has time to serve on the Legislative Commission of the Connecticut Education Asso- ciation and teaches evening extension courses for the Danbury State Teachers College. At Wilby he has taught Commercial Geography and United States History to more than four thousand students. Because of his inspiring teaching, his sympathy, his understanding, and his guidance, the Wilby Class of 1956 gratefully dedicates its classbook to Colonel Newton W. Alexander. Col. Newton W. Alexander 3 James E. Moran... Ambrose G. Egan .. Helen C. Doran ... Helen K. Conlong Frances Lauro.... faculty .................................... Principal ............................... Vice-Principal ..........................................Dean .................................... Secretary ......................... Assistant Secretary HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS Newton W. Alexander..............................................Social Studies Frank W. Hanson.........................................................Science Cecilia Jackson.........................................................English Frank M. Skehan..................................................... Commercial Nelda F. Alieva Daniel M. Grasso D. Frank Murnane Joseph V. Anthony John Griffin Imelda Nolan Olga K. Bakutis Helen Healey Thenice Powers Kathleen Blacker Anne L. Hummel Mary Price Lucy A. Bowes Mary Hutchinson Rosaleen A. Price Jane A. Brennan Janet K. Hyde Thomas J. Purcell Marjorie M. Cetta Robert Jensen Mary B. Real A. James Condaris Leona Keavaney Arthur Reynolds Arthur G. Craig Rosita Keenan Helen Sayles Katherine Crary Margaret E. Kelley Mary M. Schmidt Peter J. Demian Louise C. Kennedy Rocco W. Sileo James Doherty Helen M. Leeney Vincent J. Stankus Alma Eaton Maureen Luddy James Tyrrell Edward Flaherty Nicholas Mambruno Marion Van Deusen Betty M. Garrity John M. McKenna Mary M. Von Tobel Mary Gibbons Helen R. McNiff Mary E. Walsh George V. Grady Joseph R. Membrino Mary M. Walsh 4 Helen E. Moore On yitmoxLam Wilby sustained a great loss in the sudden death, at Thanksgiving time, of Miss Helen E. Moore. A teacher here for many years, and deeply interested in the school, Miss Moore gave unstintingly of her time and effort in its advancement. She enjoyed the respect of facidty and students alike, through her generous spirit, her kindly humor, and her understanding. Her influence upon her students was great; by them she is sincerely missed. In the memory of Wilby will live for long one for whom no sacrifice was too great, whose every thought was selfless in a life of service to others. 5 Principal James E. Moran To the Class of 1956: Heartiest congratulations from myself and the faculty on the successful completion of your high school course! It should give each of you a feeling of satisfaction to know that by so doing, you have fulfilled the hopes and merited the confidence of your parents and your many teachers who have been interested in your progress throughout the years. Ahead of you now lie many challenging opportunities and new responsibilities. We feel sure that you will make good use of the skills and the educational equipment received in Wilby High School to take advantage of these opportunities and to continue your educational develop- ment. Each of you has a part to play in shaping the world of tomorrow, and we hope that you are determined to make the best personal contribution to the times in which you live. The new frontiers that beckon to your generation are frontiers of learning. They can only be reached by young people who have intellectual curiosity, self-discipline, and habits of study. We shall always value the friendships we have formed with the boys and girls in the Class of 1956 and extend to you all best wishes for a productive life, health, and happiness. 6 Strong-hearted and young, with courage and the first stir- rings of ambition, we timidly walked through the doors that opened to us four years ago. Each step brought us closer to success; each stride was progressive toivard our chosen vocations. Many and varied are the fields we have selected for the future. Whatever they may be, may we always remember these four years with their ups and their downs, their study and their fun, their sense and their nonsense, when we strove to attain our places in the world. May we always remember, beyond the text- books and the athletics and the Socials, those qualities for suc- cessful living instilled in us here, so that we,too, in a very real sense may ”honor to Wilby bring.” WILBY HIGH SCHOOL «-;1 . 4 yj' i t i , V M j 'Stj1 CLASS OF 1956 r w 7 t r it i-li ■ N 1[. 1 ¥ Mi f 1 - j h f r $ Ui ethtJ r On r—T i MBb =ft= J Bh. When we ut hear the not ne of Wilby o measure of all our hert’s devotion; To her ive will still be true. r-l -I i YJ 6 V y To work or play or sing; We’ll do our best whate’r befalls us And honor to Wilby bring. i... B Let her name and her fame be knowi I. W-—£- _____ ror ner snau oe j Fair Play’’ is sti the best mi For her we stand and now each hand For her shall be proudly shown still our motto gj i If’f I) n win the game.’ And so we’re proud to shout aloud The WILBY'na, •—J— ■? jPp I 9 .J | f 1 -5- 7 '7 L. . LJ 4 - J r ■ 4- J- - 10 JUDITH RUTH ACCETURA Judy February 24, 1938 Kingsbury Sweet and friendly ... treasurer, Chem- istry Club . . . vice-president, Spanish Club . . . enjoys music, especially piano . . . likes ice skating, swimming . . . plans to become a nurse JOAN JACQUELINE ALBINO Bonesy October 22, 1938 Driggs Spanish Club 2, 3 . • . interested in record collecting, tennis, swimming, ice skating . . . C.Y.O. and Y.W.C.A. ... am- bition is to be a private secretary SANDRA BENITA ACKERMAN Sandy June 13, 1938 Driggs Petite and quiet . . . enjoys listening to records ... ice skating and dancing, favorite pastimes . . . vice-president, B’nai B’rith Girls . . . member of United Syn- agogue Youth and Waterbury Jewish Youth Council . . . future dancing teacher VINCENT J. ALISI Vin August 13,1938 Walsh President, Junior Italian Club . . . handy at fixing cars . . . interest in swim- ming, hunting, basketball . . . hopes to have a business of his own RICHARD JOSEPH ADAMCHICK Dick January 8, 1938 Mary Abbott Four-year member of Key Club . . . Phi Delta Hi-Y, Y.M.C.A. . . . hopes to make a career in the Navy .. . Ship ahoy! EDNA MAY ALVEY November 22, 1934 Hopeville Active member of Spanish Club . . . many friends at Wilby . . . likes book- keeping . . . enjoys swimming and skat- ing .. . hopes to be a secretary 12 ROSE MARY ANN AMODEO Ro May 9, 1938 Duggan Friendly . . . member of Italian Club ... interested in swimming, skating, danc- ing, baseball, bowling . . . likes book- keeping . . . wishes to be a secretary JOYCE TED BALUNAS February 6, 1938 Mary Abbott Quiet but always on the go . . . likes knitting, dancing, cooking, reading, bas- ketball . . . good at math . . . plans to become a private secretary RAYMOND C. ARCHAMBAULT Arch May 15, 1938 Frisbie Active, popular . . . plays basketball, baseball . . . member of Bowling Club . . . watch out for Ray in chem lab. too! . . . junior class president . . . accounting —chosen field in Arch's life MABEL BARROWS July 17, 1937 Chase Active in Public Speaking Club . . . enjoys salesmanship class . . . record col- lecting, a hobby . . . intends to join the Waves ALBERT LUTHER BALL Al July 29, 1939 Philippine Islands Arrived with a bang in sophomore year . . . served as vice-president of Spanish Club . . . member of Chemistry Club . . . likes to swim, skate, fish, and travel . . . future undecided VERONICA A. BATTISTONI Ronnie December 20, 1938 Hopeville Vice-president of junior and senior classes . . . secretary and publicity chair- man of Italian Club . . . Chemistry Club . . . cheerleader, 3 years . . . representa- tive to Laurel Girls’ State, ’55 . . . headed for UConn 13 AGNES ANN BAXTER Tootie April 29, 1938 Hopeville Activities include Bookkeeping Club, Bowling League . . . sport favorites, bas- ketball, ice skating . . . enjoys bookkeep- ing . . . ambition, to become a secretary JOAN FRANCES BEGLEY Joni August 3, 1937 Saint Margaret’s Secretary of Spanish Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . likes bowling, swimming . . . favorite subjects, typing and Spanish . . . ambi- tion, to be a secretary BERNARD BECK Ben March 27, 1938 Leavenworth Transferred from Leavenworth, ’55 . . . interests, basketball, swimming pool . . . C.Y.O. . . . plans are for Army, after June ROWLAND BELANGER Roy April 10, 1938 Walsh Y.M.C.A. . . . One of quieter boys at Wilby . . . rock ’n roll fan . . . favorite sports, football, baseball . . . interested in mechanical field BARBARA ANN BEGLEY Barb ,'uly 22, 1938 St. Thomas’ Enjoys sports ... Public Speaking Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . office as- sistant . . . future undecided REGINA MARIE BELLINO Jean April 3, 1938 Barnard Enjoys tennis, dancing, listening to records . . . favorite subject, shorthand . . . member of Italian Club . . . hopes to become a secretary 14 mL, «ILL . ALICE BLENDA BENGSTON Al March 11, 1938 Frisbie Classbook staff . . . Spanish Club . . . won prize in first-year Spanish . . . enjoys playing piano, swimming, ice skating, dancing . . . favorite subject typing . . . plans career in secretarial field EDWARD FRANCIS BERGIN Ed October 12, 1936 Saint Mary’s Four - year member of Projectionist Club . . . enjoys tape recording and music . . . favorable subject, economic geog- raphy . . . plans career in the Army V CAROL JEAN BERRY July 27, 1938 Bunker Hill Enjoys ice skating, dancing . . . helps in office of the Dean . . . hopes to become a secretary PATRICIA MARIE BERTHIAUME Pat March 9, 1938 Merriman Quiet disposition . . . member of Span- ish Club . . . baseball enthusiast . . . en- joys swimming . . . ambition is to join the Waves LOIS BIANCO Lo September 15, 1938 Webster Has made many friends with cheery smile . . . roller skating and dancing rate high . . . hopes to be a secretary BEVERLY JOAN BERTRAND Bev December 3,1938 Frisbie Likes horseback riding . . . enjoys listening to popular music . . . Christian Youth Fellowship . . . plans future in secretarial field 15 BARBARA ANN BOULANGER Barb March 19, 1938 B. W. Tinker Quiet . . . well-liked . . . interested in art, basketball, collecting pennies . . . am- bition is to be a secretary CHARLES J. BRENNAN Chuck August 20, 1938 Bristol High School President of Key Club senior year . . . member, three years . . . favorite hobby, collecting coins . . . enjoys bookkeeping . . . hopes to be an accountant with the F.B.I. SHIRLEY ANNETTA BONVISUTO Shir I April 6, 1938 Washington VIRGINIA BRAGG Ginny October 26, 1938 Driggs Friendly, cheerful . . . member of Pro- jectionist Club four years . . . Chemistry Club . . . dancing, swimming favorite pastime . . . aims to be a secretary Member of Italian Club . . . volunteer worker of Red Cross . . . likes skating, swimming . . . hopes to enter teaching field NANCY JANE BOWEN Nan October 27, 1938 Frisbie Always ready to help . . . enjoys danc- ing, horseback riding, roller skating, swimming . . . secretarial field chosen for career KATHLEEN CAROL BRILLIS Kay December 28, 1938 Russell Cheerful disposition . . . collects pop- ular records . . . ardent sports fan . . . wishes to enter secretarial field EVELYN ANN BUCARI Eve December 15, 1936 Chase Collects popular records . . . likes sports ... hopes to work in an office JUDITH CALABRESE Judy August 30, 1937 B. W. Tinker Good-natured ... active in Italian Club, Bookkeeping Club, Bowling League . . . on Junior Prom Committee . . . C.Y.O. . . . likes dancing, roller skating, bowling ... ambition, to become a secretary CHARLOTTE MARIE BRONSON Chuck April 23, 1938 Frisbie Likes biology . . . worked in school sec- retary’s office, junior year . . . hopes to become a secretary JAMES L. BUDD Jimmy June 19, 1936 Washington Ambitious member of basketball, base- ball, and football teams . . . wishes to become a post-office clerk VAUGHN ALLEN BROWN October 17, 1938 Bunker Hill Member of Accounting Club . . . col- lects stamps and enjoys study of genealogy . . . wishes someday to teach history at Wilby BEVERLY ANN BURKE Bev July 21,1937 Webster Activities include sports, dancing, skat- ing ... collects records . . . Bowling League . . . news editor of Balance Sheet . . . hopes to be a secretary 17 DOROTHY ANN CALO Dot February 14, 1938 B. W. Tinker Member of Italian Club, Bowling League . . . C.Y.O. . . . favorite subject, shorthand . . . enjoys sports, bowling, dancing . . . plans to enter secretarial field CAROL FRANCIS CANNATA March 9,1938 Chase Spanish Club, on program committee . . . favorite subject, shorthand . . . likes to dance, bowl, listen to records .. . plans for secretarial work 0 . - m CAROL MARIE CAMPANARO Campy February 16, 1938 Hendricken Enjoys active sports . . . member of Italian Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . headed for newspaper work, as re- porter BARBARA CANTONI Barb September 9,1938 Hopeville Vice-president, Distributive Education Club . . . treasurer, State Distributive Education Club . . . Italian Club mem- ber . . . trumpet player in band . . . likes sports, music, dancing . .. ambition, to be a secretary ROGER FRANCIS CAMPBELL Rog February 25, 1938 Sacred Heart Able sportsman . . . played on basket- ball and football teams ... favorite sports, ice skating, basketball . . . likes to travel ... intends to join the U. S. Marines after graduation BARBARA LORRAINE CAOUETTE Bobbie May 18, 1937 Bunker Hill Treasurer Spanish Club . . . interested in interior decorating, baseball, basket- ball . . . enjoys skating, swimming . . . favorite subject, English . . . hopes to succeed as wife and mother RAYMOND THOMAS CAPALDO Tarzan November 23,1937 Leavenworth Football team . . . Bowling League . . .disc jockey for radio program . . . enjoys making model airplanes, boats . . . plans to become a heating contractor % 11 ' t R03ERTA JANET CARISSIMI Bobby December 31,1937 Chase Favorite subject, science . . . member of Spanish Club . . . likes roller skating, dancing, and music . . . hopes to be a comptometer operator DOLORES CAROL CAPRISTO Del July 1, 1938 Washington Likes music, dancing, reading . . . goes in for swimming, bowling . . . favorite subject, shorthand . . . ambition, to be- come a good secretary SALLY MARIE CARLSON Sal August 22,1939 Barnard Many friends . . . fond of pets . . . likes horseback riding and dancing . . . favorite subject, chemistry . . . Rainbow Girls . . . intends to be a nurse ANGELINA CARAFANO Angie July 13,1937 Walsh Member of Italian Club . . . likes read- ing, collecting records, baseball .. . favor- ite subject, typing . . . wants to be a welfare worker JOSEPH P. CARUSILLO Joey March 21,1937 St. Mary’s Member of school band four years . . . favorite subjects, geography and economics . . . enjoys working on car . . . ambition, to become a state trooper . . . Hot-rodders-beware! 19 VINCENT JOSEPH CASTIGLIA V inn ie July 18,1937 Hendricken Four-year member of Key Club . . . Public Speaking Club . . . favorite sub- ject, art . . . likes playing guitar, swim- ming, record collecting . . . plans to be- comes an architect NELSON JOSEPH CHARETTE Nelly April 20,1936 Crosby Fond of sports, reading, dancing . . . favorite subjects, history and biology . . . guitar player . . . C.Y.O. . . . National Guard . . . Y.M.C.A. . . . ambition is to be a police agent 20 FLORENCE MARIE CAVALLO Flo August 5,1937 Catholic High Pleasant, smiling . . . fond of music, dancing, collecting costume jewelry . . . Italian Club . . . Children of Mary . . . plans to be a telephone operator JOHN JAMES CHRISTIANO Wan September 1,1937 Crosby Brown eyes . . . fond of sports, espe- cially baseball . . . Yankee fan . . . mem- ber of Italian Club . . . Y.M.C.A. . . . favorite subject, physics . . . future un- decided ANN TERESA CERUZZI March 2,1937 Hendricken Quiet, friendly . . . favorite subject, typing . . . member of Public Speaking Club . . . fond of reading and swim- ming . . . intends to enter field of ac- counting MARIE GRACE CIABURRI November 21,1938 Driggs Italian Club . . . Accounting Club . . . basketball fan . . . would like to be an accountant LUCILLE CIANCIOLO Lu April 18,1938 Anderson Italian Club . . . Accounting Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . enjoys reading, basket- ball, roller skating . . . bookkeeping, favorite subject . . . hopes to be an accountant GLORIA LOUISE CLAPP Bright Eyes June 16,1938 Leavenworth Chemistry Club . . . enjoys dancing, swimming, sewing, piano playing . . . favorite subject, typing . . . would like to be a nurse SANTA ANN CIANCIOLO April 5,1938 Kingsbury Secretary, Chemistry Club . . . Span- ish Club . . . Bowling League . . . class- book staff . . . likes piano, drawing, painting . . . favorite subject, chemistry . . . plans on becoming a nurse BARBARA ANN CLARK Barb September 21,1938 Frisbie One of the quieter seniors . . . many friends . . . shorthand “whiz” . . . Span- ish Club . . . classbook staff . . . plans for the future—private secretary FLOYD ROGER CLAPP Kid December 23,1936 Driggs Polite and studious . . . Bookkeeping Club . . . hobby, collecting old coins . . . likes outdoor sports . . . favorite subject, bookkeeping . . . good luck to a future accountant! JOAN CAROL COCCHIOLA Joanie January 13,1939 Prospect Community Active senior . . . secretary of Italian Club . . . Chemistry Club . . . Balance Sheet staff . . . classbook committee . . . likes to swim, dance, bowl . . . should make a successful nurse 21 JOAN DOREEN CODIANNE Joanie October 3,1937 Florida Friendly . . . Italian Club . . . keeps scrap books . . . enjoys roller skating, swimming . . . likes typing . . . successful secretarial work planned 6 ELEANOR TERESA CORADAZZI Elite October 19,1938 Webster Indoor enthusiast . . . member of Italian Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . participant in Christmas Assembly . . . plans for secretarial work k JUNE CAROL CONRAD January 3,1938 Hopeville Interest in history . . . Accounting Club . . . likes to cook, sew, dance . . . hopes to become a teacher RICHARD JOSEPH CORBO Dick May 5,1938 Crosby Accordionist with a pleasing person- ality . . . president Wilby Distributive Education Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . favorite instrument, accordion . . . music lovers, stand by—Dick, a future music arranger MARLENE ESTELLE COPELAND Marl October 15,1938 Frisbie Enjoys reading, bowling . . . ambition is for secretarial work NICHOLAS JOHN COSCIA Nicky February 2,1938 Leavenworth Athletic ability put Nicky in demand . . . C.Y.O., Y.M.C.A. . . . football team 3—sports writer for Balance Sheet 3 . . . interests, golf, skating, football, boxing . . . considering the navy and engineer- ing MARJORIE THERESA COTE Margie September 5,1937 Russell Pleasant conversationalist on a dance floor . . . member of Dance Club . . . en- joys indoor activities such as dancing, roller skating, bowling, and collecting popular records . . . future in retail man- agement CAROL-JEAN D’AVERSA Cam June 15,1938 Russell Always joking . .. enjoys skating, bowl- ing, dancing . . . favorite subject, typing ... wishes to become a secretary ANNE MARGARET CYR December 17,1937 Catholic High Sincerity and level-headed ness be- stowed on Anne . . . member of Balance Sheet — recipe department . . . C.Y.O., Children of Mary, Villa Maria Sodality . . . French and typing, favorite subjects . . . plans for a future in office work. DOMINIC R. D’AMICO Dick September 12,1938 Webster Senior class president . . . president, Spanish Club (3) president, Bowling Club . . . football (1, 2) ... favorite subject, bookkeeping ... hopes to become a certified public accountant ANNA MARIE De CORTE March 14,1937 Slocum Accounting records, ice skating, danc- ing . . . favorite subject, history . . . hopes to become a secretary JOHN De CESARE Dee July 19,1938 St. Margaret's Played basketball, baseball, sophomore year . . . Y.M.C.A. . . . vice-president, C.Y.O., District Council . . . favorite sub- ject is history . . . likes fishing, hunting, fly tying 23 THERESA MARY DELAURENTIS Terrie July 9,1938 Slocum Secretary, Accounting Club . . . Bowl- ing Club . . . Balance Sheet typist, class- book staff . . . C.Y.O. . . . likes roller skating, dancing, basketball . . . plays the accordion . .. wants to become a C.P.A. PHYLLIS LAURA DENTON Phyl September 7,1938 Mary Abbott Lively . . . full of vigor . . . plays in band . . . editorial staff of Balance Sheet . . . Bowling League . . . enjoys playing piano, ice skating, reading . . . hopes to join the Air Force, later marry KAREN MARY Del GOBBO March 18,1938 Woodrow Wilson Member of Accounting Club . . . Bowl- ing League . . . enjoys many sports, plays piano . . . hopes to become either a C.P.A. or a dress designer ROSEMARY T. DESANTIS November 17,1938 Shepardon Bookkeeping heads list of favorite sub- jects . . . Italian Club, Accounting Club member . . . Bowling League . . . future, undecided GEORGE S. DEMIRS Mouse January 9, 1939 Leavenworth Maybe found playing basketball, base- ball . . . C.Y.O. . . . enjoys fishing and hunting . . . one of our future law officers PATRICIA CLAIRE DESMARAIS Pat October 28,1938 Washington Always on the go . . . activities include treasurer, Public Speaking Club . . . sec- retary, Junior Red Cross . . . co-editor, Balance Sheet . . . Chemistry Club . . . 2-year member of State Planning Com- mittee for Junior Red Cross . . . plans to wear the white uniform of a dental hy- gienist 24 ANTHONY JOHN DeSOMMA Moe March 9,1937 B. W. Tinker Arhletic . . . well-built . . . full of fun . . . football player 3, 4 . . . happy when hunting or drawing . . . hopes to go into business CAROL ANN Di BENEDITTO October 3,1938 Catholic High Always around when needed . . . active in Chemistry Club, Accounting Club . . . likes swimming, dancing, bowling . . . plans to attend school of accounting MARILYN LOUISE DeVITO Mar October 17,1938 Anderson Always seen with a smile . . . member of Italian Club 3, 4 . . . special interests include dancing, listening to records, and roller skating ... a secretary in the mak- ing CLAUDETTE ANN DEVOST September 14,1937 St. Ann’s Quiet, well-liked, cheerful. . . member of Y.W.C.A.—Bonne Amie Club . . . enjoys sports, swimming, dancing ... a platter fan . . . plans to seek employment in New York GEORGIANNA L. Di LORENZO Lee April 4,1938 Crosby Came to Wilby in sophomore year . . . member of classbook staff . . . hopes to become a secretary and a good home- maker JOANNE C. Di CHIARA Flip October 26,1938 Duggan Dance Club, Bookkeeping Club, Bowl- ing League . . . hobbies include dancing, swimming, building model airplanes . . . hopes to become a private secretary and spend vacations in Paris 25 KATHRYN C. Di MARTINO Butch December 25,1938 Russell Class secretary, senior and junior years . . . B.S. staff . . . Junior Red Cross treas- urer . . . Chemistry Club secretary . . . collects jazz records . . . headed toward nursing field JOANNA ANGELA Di NAPOLI Shorty August 22,1938 Walsh Enjoys sports and records . . . C.Y.O. . . . favorite subject, biology . . . preparing for work of laboratory technician ROSANNE F. Di MARTINO Ro April 15,1938 Duggan On Balance Sheet staff . . . Junior Red Cross . . . Italian Club . . . interested in art . . . ambition, to become a grammar school teacher BARBARA Lou DONATO Bobbie August 22,1938 Walsh Projectionist Club, four years . . . col- lects records . . . interested in work of airline hostess BETTE LYNN Di MODUGNO Bett January 16,1939 Kingsbury Secretary of Spanish Club . . . Chem- istry Club . . . assistant in vice-principal's office . . . favorite subject, Chemistry . . . hopes to become a registered nurse JOHN DONNELLY Jack September 11,1937 Sacred Heart Cheerful Jack . . . cars, outdoor life interest him . . . likes Wilby’s friendly atmosphere . . . favorite subject, business training . . . plans for future, undecided 26 BARBARA ANN DOVIDAITIS Slim June 3,1937 Levenworth Likes sports, ice skating, dancing . . . paints in spare time . . . favorite subject, business training . . . preparing for office work MARIANGELA ECCELLENTE April 18,1938 Driggs Future homemaker of America . . . award winner of Betty Crocker’s Home- making contest . . . Italian Club . . . Chemistry Club . . . Glee Club . . . 3-year member, Balance Sheet staff . . . takes vocal lessons . . . hopes to be a dietitian PATRICIA ANN DUNCAN Pat March 18,1938 Hopeville Projectionist Club . . . enjoys ice skat- ing, basketball games . . . collects salt and pepper shakers . . . hopes to work in an office HARRIET LOUISE EDQUIST January 6,1939 Naugatuck High Came to Wilby in senior year ... in- terested in painting . . . Better Business Club and Pep Club in Naugatuck High . . . works in office of Dean . . . hopes to continue with office work after gradua- tion ROBERT GERALD DWYER Bob November 19,1938 Slocum Witty . . . president of Accounting Club . . . Baseball Team 1 . . . active in Bowling League . . . enjoys football . . . Saint Lucy’s C.Y.O. . . . after graduation, hopes to join the U.S. Marines THOMAS F. EDWARDS, Jr. Tommy June 7,1937 Crosby Easy going, friendly manner ... in- terested in basketball, cars . . . favorite subject, English . . . member of National Guard . . . goal, to be a millionaire 27 .1 JOYCE MARIE ELLIOTT Red January 10,1938 Frisbie Chemistry Club . . . band, three years . . . U.S. History, favorite subject . . . likes to collect pi aures . . . ambition is to be a nurse BETSY H. EVARTS Bet May 1, 1938 Anderson Favorite subjea, history... likes sports, writing, art . . . member of Rainbow Girls’ . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . ambition is to be a commercial artist ANN MARIE ENSERO Annie January 31,1939 Hopeville Pianist . . . enjoys swimming, roller skating, dancing . . . favorite subjea, economics . . . hopes to be a stenographer JO ANN FARESSA Jo July 21,1938 Driggs Members of Italian Club . . . Bowling League .. . enjoys cooking, dancing, bowl- ing, ice skating . . . typing, favorite sub- ject . . . plans to be a secretary BARBARA EVANS Barb November 16,1938 St. Joseph’s • Italian and Chemistry Clubs . . . Bal- ance Sheet staff . . . reading and collea- ing photos, special interests . . . algebra, favorite subject . . . intends to be a nurse JOHN ANTHONY FA VALE Jack March 24,1938 Leavenworth Special interest in motorcycles, work- ing in cars . . . fond of swimming and ice skating . . . favors biology . . . intends to be a state policeman 28 CAROL ANN FAZZONE September 7,1938 Chase Nice to know . . . friendly smile . . . member of Y.W.C.A. and C.Y.p. . . . plays accordion . . . enjoys dancing and roller skating ... likes English . . . wishes to be a private secretary Y ■Mi L i THERESA ANN FONTI Terry November 5,1938 Washington Plenty of sparkle and pep . . . member of Italian and Chemistry Clubs . . . active in C.Y.O. .. . C.Y.O. Bowling League . .. enjoys dancing, ice skating, basketball .. . aims at career in nursing VINCENT CARL FEIJOO The Duke September 19,1938 Walsh Member of Key and Spanish Clubs . . . enjoys sports . . . hobby, working on cars . . . volunteer worker for Blood mobile . . . favorite subject, Spanish . . . hopes to be a jeweler ALBERTA SANDRA FOSSATY Ptnkey June 14,1938 Barnard Quiet, cheerful . . . classbook staff . . . interests, dancing, tennis, horseback rid- ing, swimming . . . collects coins and souvenirs . . . future bank teller JOSEPH ANTHONY FERNANDES Joe December 26,1937 Merriman Friendly type . . . member of Key Club . . . president, Spanish Club . . . fond of dancing, baseball, cars . . . likes typing . . . plans a future in spons, particularly baseball CATHERINE C FRANCIS Katy September 26,1938 Catholic High Dark haired . . . C.Y.O. . . . Children of Mary . . . enjoys roller skating and records . . . favorite subject, arithmetic . . . hopes to go into Women’s Air Force 29 JOHN PAUL GAGNON Johnny March 10,1938 Shepardson Always good for a discussion . . . Glee Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . outdoorsman who hunts and fishes . . . favorite subject, biology . . . hopes to be airline pilot MICHAEL JOHN GENOVA Mike November 25,1938 B. W. Tinker Very busy about school . . . Key Club member . . . vice-president, Italian Club . . . president, Chemistry Club . . . good bowler . . . senior Student Council mem- ber . . . basketball scorekeeper . . . likes sports . . . ambition: Dr. Genova— wanted in Surgery!” JOSEPH SALVATORE GALLO Joe August 20,1937 B. W. Tinker Oh, that smile! . . . favorite subject, U.S. History . . . likes to fiddle with cars . . . enjoys bowling, billiards, reading . . . a business of his own is Joe’s goal ELIZABETH VIRGINIA FUMIRE Fire November 16,1938 Slocum Usually laughing . . . Spanish Club . . . reading and spons, special interests . . . aims to be a legal secretary THOMAS JOSEPH GALVIN Gal May 6,1938 St. Francis Xavier Member of Spanish and Chemistry Clubs . . . many hobbies—sports, music, cards . . . favorite studies, chemistry and bookkeeping . . . many friends, because of a sparkling personality . . . ambitions, accounting and teaching KAY HELENE FRANCIS June 25,1938 Sacred Heart Well dressed . .. many Pen Pals in U.S. . . . enjoys ice and roller skating . . . plays piano . . . classbook staff . . . Historian Club . . . plans to be a private secretary LEONA GENOVESE Lee February 18,1938 Webster A lovely smile—Lee’s mark of dis- tinction . . . good at her favorites, short- hand and typing . . . likes to skate, swim, bowl . . . hopes to be a secretary IRENE MARGUERITE GEZ December 16, 1938 Woodrow Wilson Many friends . . . likes swimming and skating ... has terrific” doll collection . . . favorite subjects, English and algebra .. . to be a good nurse is Irene’s dream CHARLES FRANCIS GILHOOLY Gil August 19,1937 Hopeville Vice-President Public Speaking Club . . . Glee Club . . . Spanish Club . . . Chemistry Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . Gil’s in- terest in coin collecting balances ambi- tion to become public accountant CARMELLA MARIE GIORDANO Carm July 12,1938 Chase Italian Club . . . Chemistry Club . . . high scholastic standing . . . merry nature . . .enjoys sports . . . favorite subjects, chemistry and algebra . . . nursing pro- fession ahead MARY GRACE GIORDANO March 29,1937 Slocum Likes skating for activity, and reading for relaxation . . . favorite subject, his- tory . . . interested in becoming a secre- tary LORRAINE THERESA GIORGI Lorrie October 7,1938 Hopeville Popular and friendly . . . president of Italian Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . Children of Mary . . . interests, collecting records and skating . . . Lorrie dreams of becoming an efficient hairdresser 31 THERESA GOFFRED Terry November 8, 1938 Frisbie Italian Club . . . Chemistry Club . . . hobbies are knitting and collecting dolls . . . enjoys ice skating, swimming, base- ball . . . hopes to join the nursing pro- fession PATRICIA ANN GORDON Pat July 14, 1939 Marriman Hobbies, dancing, drawing, swimming . . . favorite subject, English . . . C.Y.O., Children of Mary . . . hopes to become an International Business Machine instructor 32 MARIE CARMELLA GOFFREDO Ree May 19,1938 Catholic High Shy and quiet . . . Italian Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . likes dancing, swimming . . . favorite subject, shorthand . . . plans to be a secretary RICHARD RAYMOND GOULET Ricky November 12,1937 Crosby Vacationists' asset, salt-water lifeguard . . . Chemistry Club, Bowling League . . . classbook staff . . . C.Y.O. . . . enjoys swimming, skating, hunting, fishing, ski- ing . . . plans a future in the medical field SANDRA FAY GOLDBERG Sandy April 4,1938 Shepardson Spanish Club . . . Red Cross representa- tive . . . 4-H Club member . . . hobbies, horseback riding, drawing, reading . . . intends to be a window decorator or a de- signer VIRGINIA F. GREATOREX Ginny January 5,1939 Sprague Gay, understanding . . . Spanish Club treasurer . . . Bowling League . . . Rain- bow Girls . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . plans career as an artist JAMES R. GREENE Jim November 8, 1936 Sacred Heart Glee Club . . . Spanish Club .. . enjoys ice skating and basketball . . . plans to join the Marines RAYMOND E. GUILBEAULT Ray June 19,1936 Crosby Accounting Club . . . member of Na- tional Guard . . . interested in photog- raphy, wild life, model plane building ELIZABETH ANN GRIFFIN Betty July 12, 1937 Mary Abbott Member of Spanish Club . .. interested in numerous sports . . . enjoys trying cooking recipes ... ambition is to become a secretary 1 a. BARBARA ANN HALE Barb April 2, 1938 Shepardson Activities include Balance Sheet staff, Spanish Club, Chemistry Club . . . School Page correspondent . . . interested in swimming, tennis, knitting . . . hopes to become a registered nurse RICHARD FRANCIS GUGLIELMO Gugie November 26,1935 Leavenworth D.E. Club . . . interested in basketball and dancing . . . hopes some day to own an automobile body shop RAYMOND F. HARRIGAN Ray July 22,1937 Russell Amateur photographer . . . member of Spanish Club . . . future undecided 33 WILLIE PEARL HARRIS April 14,1938 Alabama Quiet . . . Glee Club . . . enjoys sew- ing and cooking . . . plays basketball, volley ball . . . plans to be a beautician ANN DENISE HEISER June 26,1938 Chase Enjoys bowling, dancing, roller skat- ing, listening to Hillbilly music . . . C.Y.O. . . . ambition, to be a secretary JEAN ANN HAYES Jeanie September 24,1937 Frisbie Cheerful smile . . . enjoys roller skat- ing, swimming, collecting records . . . biology, favorite subject ... a secretary in the making DOROTHY HITCHENS Dotty July 12, 1938 Chase Friendly manner . . . member of His- torians and Spanish Club . . . plans to become an airline stewardess SHIRLEY ANN HAYES Squirley February 20, 1937 St. Francis Xavier Dancing, skating, collecting records, pastimes . . . plans to enter field of secre- tarial work BARBARA A. HOGAN Hoagy May 24, 1938 Driggs Favorite subject, biology . . . member of Public Speaking Club . . . interests, painting and collecting china figurines . . . hopes to become an airline hostess 34 DORIS MARTHA HOLLENSTEIN August 7,1938 Barnard Swimming, sewing, knitting, ice skat- ing are special interests . . . ambition is to enter the secretarial field and work in a large office MARIE ANNETTE IAGROSSI Fluff July 31,1938 Woodrow Wilson Pert little miss . . . cheerleader, 2 years . . . Bowling League . . . C.Y.O. . . . likes to dance, skate, swim, bowl . . . hobby, collection of dolls . . . many friends at Wilby . . . hopes to become a good sec- retary MARION E. HORNBECKER September 25,1938 Walsh Member of Italian Club . . . favorite subject, public speaking . . . has plans to enter secretarial field VINCENT M. INGALA Vin January 26,1939 Webster Italian Club, Accounting Club, Bowl- ing League, Chemistry Club . . . likes to bowl and ice skate . . . plans to prepare for teaching HELEN H. HRYNIEWICKI Hel July 14,1937 St. Thomas’ Always on the go . . . Accounting Club . . . classbook committee . . . Projectionist Club . . . likes to bowl, knit, collect post- cards . . . favorite subject, bookkeeping . . . plans to become a private secretary CAROL ANN IRIS Lil December 6,1938 Chase Spanish Club . . . Chemistry Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . likes to roller skate and dance . . . rock-and-roll music fan . . . favorite subject, chemistry . . . hopes to be shak- ing the thermometer soon 35 BARBARA LUCY JACOVINO Cooch December 13,1937 Woodrow Wilson Merry nature . . . Italian Club . . . en- joys dancing, swimming, ice skating . . . interested in piano playing . . . plans to do office work, marry CAROLYN DENISE JONES February 3,1939 Chase Strike! . . . active in Bowling League . . . enjoys swimming, dancing, roller skating . . . C.Y.O. . . . English, favorite subject . . . private secretary, her ambi- tion BETTY LINNEA JOHNSON Bet July 7,1938 B. W. Tinker Blonde, blue eyed . . . Wilby sports fan, regardless of weather . . . active in Chemistry Club, Bowling League, class- book committee . . . president, Public Speaking Club . . . baton twirler and head majorette of Inter-High School Band . . . looks to a future in the medical field JUDITH ANNE KASSNER Judy September 8,1938 New York Smiling, red haired . . . various collec- tions . . . likes dancing, sports, music, reading . . . classbook staff . . . United Synogogue Youth . . . Jewish Youth 36 Council . . . B’nai B’rith Girls . . . mar- riage, Judy’s goal MARCIA HELEN JOHNSON Marty January 31, 1939 Shepardson Fun loving and pleasant . . . Spanish Club . . . Bowling League . . . enjoys horseback riding, roller skating, popular music . . . headed for secretarial field SUZANNE JANE KERRIGAN Sue October 9,1937 B. W. Tinker Interested in skating and other sports . . . favorite subject, bookkeeping . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . plans to become a tele- phone operator VIRGINIA JOAN KEZAL Ginger September 25, 1938 Driggs Interests are fencing, tennis, reading, swimming . . . Bowling League . . . hopes to be successful in business field SALLY MORROW KNOTT Sal January 6,1939 South Happiest when swimming or roller skating . . . hobby, collecting records . . . favorite subject, shorthand . . . ambition, to be a secretary ANASTASIA MARGARET KIERCE Ann January 13, 1938 St. Francis Xavier Shorthand and business training, fa- vorite subjects . . . interested in dancing, basketball, cooking, reading . . . C.Y.O. . . . Children of Mary . . . plans to be a private secretary CAROL MARIE KROM Carrie December 8,1938 Prospect Shy type . . . Chemistry and Spanish Clubs . . . C.Y.O. . . . enjoys swimming, skating, boating . . . favors chemistry . . . intends to be a nurse or airline hostess DOLORES SHIRLEY KLINE Do February 18,1938 Shepardson Active member Chemistry and Dance Clubs, Bowling League, classbook staff . . . office assistant . . . interested in bowl- ing and swimming . .. chemistry, favorite subject. . . plans to be a nurse DOROTHY GERALDINE LALUS Dot October 3,1938 Slocum Gay and energetic . . . active member of Bowling League and classbook staff . . . C.Y.O. . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . col leas records . . . likes reading, skating, sports . . . assistant in Dean's office . . . plans working in the field of science 37 ARTHUR LANO Artie September 5, 1937 Crosby Member of Spanish Club . . . secretary of Key Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . fond of sports, music, reading . . . won ping pong contests . . . favors English . . . intends to be a radio announcer or enter the business world BETTY LOUISE Le BOEUF Buffie June 28, 1938 Russell Pert and pretty . . . Projectionist Club . . . Red Cross representative . . . C.Y.O. . . . classbook staff . . . enjoys all types of dancing, swimming, tennis, skating . . . would like to attend college for retailing ANNMARIE La ROSE Ann August 19, 1936 Merriman Member of Spanish and Chemistry Clubs . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . enjoys tennis and golf . . . favorite subject, chemistry . . . plans career teaching physical educa- tion SHIRLEY ANN LEDUC Duckey July 26, 1936 Russell Quiet type . . . likes cooking and sew- ing . . . Children of Mary . . . favorite subject, history . . . ambition, to become a beautician WILBUR ANDREW LARSON, Jr. Bill April 12, 1937 Crosby One of Wilby’s tallest . . . Public Speaking Club . . . finds cars and motor- cycles exciting . . . would like to attend University of Southern California . . . hopes to travel JOYCE MARIE ANN LEPORE Red December 8, 1938 Barnard Sugar and spice, everything nice . . . active in Bowling League . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . C.Y.O. . . . enjoys dancing, swim- ming, skating . . . sports fan . . . future airline stewardess 38 DONNA M. LeVASSEUR July 12, 1937 Catholic High Happy-go-lucky . . . Bowling League . . . C.Y.O. likes swimming, skating, dancing, bowling . . . favorite subject, English . . . hopes to be a telephone operator MARY A. LOMBARDI February 21, 1938 Duggan Treasurer, Italian Club . . . vice-presi- dent, Accounting Club . . . member of classbook staff . . . appreciates art . . . likes to sew . . . ambition—to become a secretary and bookkeeper DANIEL LINDE Cat January 19, 1937 Crosby Hard worker on football squad . . . likes to hunt, trap, box . . . spends time listening to classical music, reading poetry MARY JOAN LOMBARDO May 24, 1938 Watertown High Active student . . . member of Italian Club . . . Accounting Club secretary . . . classbook staff . . . likes horseback riding, bowling . .. ambition is to be an account- ant PATRICIA J. LOMBARD Pat June 15, 1937 Hopeville Collector of records . . . good bowler and swimmer . . . member of Italian Club . . . likes secretarial training . . . wants to be a housewife MARY JANE LONGO Squeaky March 14, 1936 Catholic High Member of Italian Club . . . Chemistry Club . . . collects records, swims .. . good tennis player . . . hopes to make a competent nurse 39 DOROTHY MARY MADZEK Dot May 14, 1936 Slocum Lucky Dot, gifted with a lovely sopra- no voice . . . active in Public Speaking Club, Italian Club, Glee Club, Junior Red Goss . . . Girl Scouts, Y.W.C.A., church Glee Club and Choir . . . recep- tionist, her ambition LORRAINE RUTH LYNCH Lorri July 7, 1938 Hendricken Graceful and poised—tap dancer de luxe . . . Children of Mary . . . National Association of Dance . . . participant in Wilby’s Christmas assemblies . . . plans to open a dance studio ROSEMARY MARGARET MAHER Rose December 21, 1936 Webster Always cheerful . . . football fan . . . favorite subject, English . . . enjoys danc- ing, skating . . . hopes to be a private secretary PATRICIA JEANNE LYNCH Patsy June 26, 1938 Sacred Heart Pert little Miss, pleasing dancer—tap and ballroom . . . activities include Y.W.C.A., C.Y.O. . . . office assistant to Mr. Egan . . . every girl’s dream—future Mrs. SALLY LOUISE LUCAS Sal July 2, 1938 Shepardson Friendly and well-liked . . . member of Italian Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . special interests, dancing, swimming, collecting records, roller skating . . . hopes to be- come a good secretary CATHERINE M. LORRAINE Katie August 9, 1938 Mary Abbott Tiny Miss, with loyalty galore for Wil- by . . . well liked; Katie’s dream is to own a store . . . active participant in Student Council, and Bowling League . . . Y.W.C.A., and C.Y.O. CAROL LEE MALCOLM July 3, 1938 Barnard Spanish, Public Speaking, Chemistry Clubs . . . Girl Scouts . . . Union Choir . . . hobby, collecting small dolls . . . favorite subjects, algebra and geometry . . . plans to be a math teacher PHYLLIS THERESA MANCINI Phil August 6, 1938 Webster Italian and Chemistry Clubs . . . Bal- ance Sheet Staff (3, 4) . . . hobbies in- clude drawing, dancing, reading . . . goal is some day to enter secretarial work JUDITH ANN MALONEY Dimples November 20, 1938 Catholic High Y.W.C.A. . . . C.Y.O.,. Children of Mary, Choir . . . favorite subject, eco- nomic geography . . . plans to be a tele- phone operator ‘ - PATRICIA MANCINONE Pat May 13, 1939 Duggan Treasurer of Bookkeeping Club . . . Spanish Club . . . Bowling Club . . . fond of bookkeeping . . . ambition, to be a secretary 1 EDITH E. MANCINI Edie September 30, 1938 Webster Favorite subject, Italian . . . C.Y.O. . . . likes dancing and cooking ... in- tends to become a secretary V ELEANOR ANN MANNELLO El September 27, 1938 B. W. Tinker Quiet and petite . . . interested in danc- ing and roller skating . . . enjoys typing . . . work as a secretary, her ambition 41 MARY MARGUERITE MANZO October 10, 1938 Barnard Enjoys good books . . . interests, bowl- ing and cooking . . . ambition is to be- come a medical secretary ARLENE CAROL MARSHALL December 28, 1937 Webster Ambitious, cheerful, understanding . . . Balance Sheet staff, 3 years . . . co-editor- in-chief . . . likes reading, writing, music . . . plans to join the Navy, later become airline stewardess NORA MARY MARCHAND Mona December 19, 1938 Anderson Co-editor-in-chief of Balance Sheet . . . Projectionist Club 2, 3 . . . Hi-School Hi- Lites 3, 4 . . . Junior Juke Box Jury 3, 4 . . . enjoys reading novels, listening to jazz . . . ambition, to become a journalist ANN MARIE McCORMACK May 8, 1938 St. Francis Xavier Blonde, happy-go-lucky . . . C.YO. Children of Mary . . . enjoys ice skating, sports . . . plans future in secretarial field VITA C. MARKEVICZ V May 30, 1938 Webster Member of Accounting Club . . . C.Y.O. interested in ice skating, dancing, traveling, music . . . ambition, to be- come a private secretary PATRICIA M. McHALE Patti December 18, 1938 St. Mary's Never lost for words . . . C.Y.O. . . . dancing and skating, favorites . . . plans to seek a secretarial position 42 MARILYN LORRAINE McHUGH Mare January 8, 1938 H. S. Chase Member of Accounting Club . . . C.Y.O. and Children of Mary . . . enjoys dancing, swimming, skiing, ice skating . . . hopes someday to own a florist shop JOAN RUTH MEYER Joanie February 15, 1937 Hopeville Favorite subject, typing . . . enjoys roller skating and swimming . . . ambi- tion is to become a stenographer NANCY LEE McQUADE Nan April 12, 1938 Maine French and English, favorite subjects . . . enjoys basketball, dancing, swim- ming, horseback riding, tennis . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . hopes to become an in- terior decorator HALTON EUGENE MERRILL Hal August 13, 1937 Maine Chemistry and Glee Clubs . . . favorite pastimes, reading and television . . . hopes to enter the teaching field ELEANOR LEE MIELE El May 1, 1938 Woodrow Wilson Distributive Education Club ... in- terests include dancing, popular music, roller skating . . . will enter secretarial field PATRICIA BARBARA MEYER Patty March 3, 1938 Wisconsin Likes bowling, swimming, roller skat- ing, dancing . . . wants to become a good homemaker after leaving school 43 MILDRED ELIZABETH MILLER Millie January 2, 1939 Hopeville Meet Millie . . . active in high-school band, orchestra, Spanish Club, Chemistry Club . . . publicity agent for Balance Sheet. . . Student Council (4) ... Dance Club . . . loves outdoor sports . . . best of luck in nursing! V ELLEN GEORGIANA MONROE November 10, 1938 Slocum Red Cross secretary . . . Projectionist, Spanish, Dance Clubs . . . Fidelis Club . . . likes to swim, dance, listen to popular music, read . . . best of luck as office worker! Bnai JACQUELINE MARIA MITCHELL Jackie February 28, 1938 Webster Cordial Jackie . . . member of Glee Club . . . Y.W.C.A_hobbies, collect- ing records and photographs . . . likes roller skating and movies . . . hopes to become a good secretary BARBARA ANN MOSHKA Barb December 26, 1939 Hendricken Active senior . . . Balance Sheet 3, 4 . . . Spanish Club . . . Accounting Club .. . Bowling League . . . Red Cross Volun- teer . . . awards in Spanish . . . delegate to J.R.C. Training Center at U Conn . . . Children of Mary president . . . D.A.R. award . . . likes sports . . . most likely to succeed as certified public accountant JUDITH B. MITSKEL Judy October 30, 1938 St. Joseph’s Active in Bowling League . . . Italian Club vice-president. . . Kappa Tau presi- dent . . . likes to roller skate, bowl, collect Jackie Gleason records . . . ambition—to travel in Europe, and become a private secretary LINDA ANN MURPHY Lynn September 14, 1938 Hendricken Little and blonde . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . singing and drawing, her interests . . . enjoys roller skating, dancing . . . ambi- tion, to be a secretary NICOLO ANTONIO NAPOLI Nickie September 22, 1938 Anderson Bombshell . . . humorous . . . Chemis- try Club. . . Hi-Y . . . interested in piano, accordian . . . enjoys sports . . . intends to join Marines ... a future school teacher NANCY LEE NEWELL Nance January 20, 1939 Sprague Bookkeeping Club . . . library assistant . . . office assistant. . . reading and poetry, interests . . . bookkeeping, favorite sub- ject . . . ambition is to be a secretary MIRIAM ELIZABETH NEILY April 5, 1938 Webster Quiet, except with friends... Account- ing Club . . . History Club . . . classbook staff . . . Youth Fellowship . . . enjoys cooking, sewing, dancing . . . collects records . . . intends to be a private secre- tary i JUDITH MARIE NEZIR Jude June 10, 1938 Frisbie Member of Balance Sheet staff and Junior Red Cross . . . shorthand, favorite subject . . . interests, swimming, ice skat- ing . . . plans to be a secretary BEVERLY ANN NELSON Bev November 4, 1938 Russell Always on the go . . . winning per- sonality . . . secretary of Public Speaking Club . . . Balance Sheet . . . School Page reporter . . . president of Combined Methodist Youth . . . vice-president, WBRY Youth Council . . . editor of classbook . . . interested in reading, act- ing . . . ambition—marriage RONALD S. NIELE Knuckles April 24, 1939 Walsh Activities include Italian, Accounting, and Key Clubs . . . Bowling League . . . biology, favorite subject . . . hobby, pho- tography . . . plans for the future, unde- cided 45 KNEILLAND JOHN NORTHROP Nort July 30, 1938 Sprague Football, junior year . . . Accounting Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . likes bookkeeping . . . intends to join the Marines V ELAINE MARY OLSON Red May 22, 1937 Anderson Enjoys bowling, swimming, roller skating, popular music . . . member of Dance Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . English, fa- vorite subject. . . plans to join the Wom- en’s Army Corps PRISCILLA O’BAR Pris January 6, 1938 Prospect Community English Literature, favorite subject . . . skating heads special interests . . . Balance Sheet staff . . . C.Y.O. . . '. secretarial work, her ambition MARGARET MARY ONDRICK Margie June 4, 1937 St. Thomas’ C.Y.O. and church choir . . . hobbies, collecting records and photographs of movie stars . . . favorite subject, typing . . . hopes to work, later marry PATRICIA O’DAY Pat April 27, 1938 Crosby Cheerful, friendly . . . C.Y.O. member . . . fond of dancing, roller skating, popu- lar music . . . favorite subject, typing . . . plans career as secretary RUTH PHYLISS ORSINI Rudy April 25, 1938 Webster Never a dull moment . . . treasurer of Italian Club . . . hobby, collecting records . . . favors typing . . . plans include a good position and then marriage 46 DOROTHY DOLORES PAGANO Dot June 28,1937 St. Mary’s Happy when swimming, roller skat- ing . . . member of Y.W.C.A. . . . favor- ite subject, shorthand . . . hopes to be- come a secretary GRACE S. PANZARELLA September 4,1937 Slocum Happy go lucky . . . vice-president. Accounting Club . . . Italian Club . . . Bowling League . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . C.Y.O. . . . enjoys cooking, skating, swimming, dancing . . . ambition, to be- come a private secretary CARMELLA PALLADINO Mell October 22,1938 Saint Joseph’s Band majorette, three years . . . Public Speaking Club . . . fashion editor, Bal- ance Sheet. .. C.Y.O. . . . enjoys modern dancing . . . hopes to be a nurse, someday a housewife VINCENT A. PAOLINO Vin July 7,1938 Leavenworth Lively . . . enjoys hunting, fishing, golf . . . Y.M.C.A. . . . favorite subject, bookkeeping . . . would like to be a con- tractor MARILYN VIRGINIA PALMER January 25, 1939 Bunker Hill Petite and sweet . . . Chemistry Club . . . Wilby Historians . . . classbook staff . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . Luther League . . . plays piano . . . loves music and sports . . . would like to become a nurse CARMELLA B. PATERNOSTER Carm November 8,1938 Duggan Italian Club, Balance Sheet . . . class- book staff . . . Bowling League . . . C.Y.O. and Children of Mary . . . favor- ite subject, English . . . hopes to work on a newspaper 47 CONCETTA K. PATERNOSTRO Connie January 2,1939 Webster Sweet personality, many friends . . . co-captain of cheerleaders . . . Italian Club, 3, 4 . . . likes to dance, bowl, swim, follow basketball . . . plans to become a secretary MARY G. PECHALONIS August 15,1938 Shepardson Member of Spanish Club . . . favorite subject, shorthand . . . likes roller skat- ing . . . C.Y.O. member . . . wishes to be a secretary JEAN MARY PAULELLA Jeanne March 29, 1938 Driggs Busy girl with winning smile . . . secretary of Senior Italian Club . . . classbook staff . . . collects dolls . . . likes to bowl and swim . . . good typist . . . headed for secretarial field ELEANOR VIVIAN PELLACK Honey April 5,1938 Sprague Enjoys work on Balance Sheet . . . Projectionist Club . . . classbook staff . . . Bowling Club . . . many friends . . . ambition, to become a secretary HAZEL P. PA VAN June 7,1938 Shepardson Spanish Club member . . . has fun skating, dancing, driving . . . will be another Wilby secretary ALFRED JOSEPH PERUGINI Fred March 30,1938 Walsh One of Wilby’s assets to bowling and baseball . . . Italian Club, Key Club, Chemistry Club, Bowling League . . . baseball team . . . C.Y.O., Y.M.C.A. . . . future college student 48 CARMELINE M. PERUGINI Carm July 13,1938 Webster Does justice to ice skating, dancing, bowling . . . Italian Club . . . Bowling League . . . Chemistry Club . . . Balance Sheet staff . . . C.Y.O. . . . will wear a nurse’s uniform JOSEPH A. PICCOLO, Jr. Pic September 11, 1937 B. W. Tinker Our loyal and patient sportsman . . . Italian Club . . . Bookkeeping Club . . . Bowling League . . . football team . . . ardent hlinter and fisherman . . . headed for field of public accounting MARY CARMELLA PERUGINI Mari September 30, 1938 Webster Summer and winter sports enthusiast . . . Italian Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . interests are skating, dancing, swimming, stamp collecting . . . aims to be a capable pri- vate secretary SHARON NANCY PICKETT Shari October 20,1938 Washington Member of Dance Club, Projectionists Club . . . co-editor of Balance Sheet . . . library assistant . . . Hi-School Hi-Lites . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . enjoys dancing, music, dining . . . hopes to be an airline stew- ardess THERESA J. PERUGINI Terri September 30,1938 Webster Italian Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . sports minded . . . enjoys drawing, stamp and coin collecting . . . should be credit to Wilby’s Secretarial Course LOIS A. PILITOWSKI Lo November 22,1938 B. W. Tinker Office assistant . . . enjoys football, swimming, dancing . . . favorite subject, shorthand . . . plans to be a private secretary VIRGINIA PURCARO Jeannie January 19,1939 B. W. Tinker Cheerful and gay . . . treasurer of junior class . . . Italian Club . . . Bowl- ing League . . . Junior Prom Com- mittee . . . Children of Mary . . . C.Y.O. . . . likes bowling, photography . . . hopes to be a secretary JOAN ALYCE RANGOON Joni April 27,1937 H. S. Chase Public Speaking Club . . . hobby, col- lecting records . . . enjoys roller-skat- ing .. . hopes to become a telephone operator MARY JANE QUIGLEY Quig August 1,1938 Bunker Hill Likes collecting records, sports . . . member of Y.W.C.A. . . . Rainbow Girls . . . favorite subject, typing . . . would like to work in secretarial field CAROL L. RAZIER February 2, 1939 St. Joseph’s Never lost for the right words . . . Bowling and Accounting Clubs . . . en- joys swimming and dancing . . . ambi- tion, to be a secretary ANN RADZUNAS Annie February 7,1939 St. Joseph’s Bowling Club . . . Accounting Club . . . Children of Mary . . . pastimes, reading, basketball . . . favorite subject, bookkeeping . . . hopes to be a legal secretary i BARBARA EVELYN REGAN Bobbi anuary 8,1938 Catholic High Fond of ice skating . . . likes to read and swim . . . Accounting and Chemistry Clubs . . . ambition, to be a recep- tionist 50 h I I JOAN MARIE RICK Joanie August 1$, 1938 St. Margaret’s Enjoys both ice skating and dancing . . . C.Y.O. . . . Children of Mary . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . ambition is to work in a bank LOIS M. ROMAN September 25,1938 St. Joseph’s Y.W.C.A. . . . roller skating, swim- ming, ice skating are pastimes . . . secre- tarial work, her ambition for the future DIANE MARIE RINALDI Dee July 24,1938 Duggan Italian Club, 2 years . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . enjoys dancing, skating, basketball games ... a secretary in the making MILDRED LOUISE ROSA Millie February 25,1938 Duggan Spanish Club — vice-president, 2nd year . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . basketball fan . . . enjoys dancing and listening to popular music . . . plans to be recep- tionist in doctor’s office JOANNA MARIE RINALDI Jo December 20,1938 Webster Member of Italian Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . likes swimming, skating, dancing, singing . . . plans to be a secretary, later, a housewife DOROTHY FRANCES ROSSI Dotti February 23,1938 SS. Peter and Paul Italian Club, three years . . . enjoys roller-skating, dancing, collecting rec- ords . . . C.Y.O., Children of Mary . . . hopes to enter St. Mary’s Hospital for X-ray technician training 51 DIANE MARY RUSSELL Russ November 15,193 8 Prospect Community Favorite subject, algebra . . . interested in typing and bookkeeping . . . member of C.Y.O. . . . special interests, collecting pictures and popular records . . . wants to become a typist DONALD A. ST. LAURENT Ducky November 15,1938 Merriman Public Speaking Club . . . football, 2 years . . . baseball . . . special interests, sports, dramatics . . . plans to enter either dramatic or missionary field MARIE E. RUZINKOVIC Merf September 4,1938 St. Thomas’ Member of C.Y.O. District Council . . . reading and swimming, pastimes . . . favorite subject, shorthand . . . hopes to become a good secretary ANTOINETTE LILLIAN SALERNO Zorch February 22, 1937 Slocum Member of Italian Club . . . favorite subjects, biology and English . . . hopes to become a professional dancer FRANCIS ANTHONY SACCO, JR. Chief September 7,1938 Washington Public Speaking Club . . . band—4 years . . . football, 3 years, basketball . . . likes music, sports, composing, en- tertaining, camping . . . wants to become a radio and television entertainer BARBARA L. SAMBUCO Babs May 19,1938 Bunker Hill Chemistry Club . . . Italian Club . . . likes to dance, ice-skate, swim, bowl . . . favorite subject, chemistry . . . ambitious to attain R.N. degree 52 . W r •-'fl ANNIE SAMS Ann May 10, 1938 Florida Writing poetry, one of her favorite pastimes . . . enjoys music . . . likes to draw, write, travel, collect records . . . favorite subject, art . . . future plans are to become an artist or writer BEATRICE ANN SANTOPIETRO Bea April 21, 1938 Slocum Big brown eyes . . . member of Italian Club . . . bakes tempting cakes . . . follows basketball . . . history, favorite subject. . . intends to be a secretary LOUISE MARIE SANTA LUCIA Lou August 1, 1938 Frisbie Prominent in activities such as Dance Club, Italian Club, C.Y.O. . . . Y.W.CA. . . . office assistant to secretary . . . special interests, skating, swimming, dancing . . . hopes to become an executive secretary DULCE SANTOS Del December 17, 1938 Prospect Community Spanish Club . . . Chemistry Club . . . has fun dancing, swimming . . . enjoys sewing, cooking . . . favorite subject, typ- ing . . . plans to enter nursing field JOANNE MARIE SANTOLI Jo October 5, 1938 B. W. Tinker Member of Italian Club . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . C.Y.O. . . . favorite subject, typing . . . especially interested in traveling, bowling, dancing, swimming, and driving £L L ELEANOR J. SCARMELLA El April 22, 1939 Washington Seeing double? No, only a twin . . . bundle of fun . . . enjoys bowling, danc- ing, ice skating, typing . . . C.Y.O. . . . Children of Mary . . . ambition is to be a registered nurse 53 CHRISTINE J. SCOGNAMIGLIO Chris April 23, 1938 Kingsbury Sports and traveling interest her . . . Spanish and Chemistry Clubs . . . short- hand, favorite subject ... to be a stenog- raphy teacher is her goal MARY ANN SEBASTIANO November 28, 1938 Maloney Italian Club . . . Glee Club . . . Italian, favorite subject . . . hobby, collecting menus . . . plans to become a secretary RONALD F. SEYMOUR Ronnie March 30, 1938 Walsh Basketball, three years . . . enjoys base- ball, swimming . . . member of Book- keeping Club . . . hopes to become a suc- cessful businessman VINCENTINA J. SCARMELLA Vicky April 22, 1939 Washington The other half” . . . Italian Club . . . Chemistry Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . Children of Mary ... has fun swimming, dancing, bowling . . . likes basketball, baseball . . . chosen field, nursing ROBERT JOHN SCORY Boh December 29, 1937 Leavenworth FREDERICK JOSEPH SEIDEL Ted June 4, 1938 Webster Member of Accounting Club ... in- terests, dancing, swimming, basketball, bowling ... in Naval Reserve . . . with favorite subject bookkeeping, plans to be a C.P.A. Member of the Naval Reserve . . . economics, favorite subject . . . plans eventually to be an electrician ... in the meanwhile, Anchors aweigh! GAIL CATHERINE SHANNON July 11,1938 Barnard Happiest when square dancing or skat- ing . . . member of Chemistry Club . . . enjoys country music, basketball, base- ball . . . favorite subject, biology . . . intends to be a state policewoman PATRICIA LILLIAN SHEA Patty July 20,1938 Maloney Sunny disposition . . . D. E. Club . . . Junior Prom Committee . . . C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A. . . . basketball fan . . . enjoys swimming, ice skating . . . favors Eng- lish . . . plans future as a private sec- retary DONALD KURT SHEMENSKE Don April 5,1938 Frisbie Good disposition . . . Accounting Club . . . Church Fellowship . . . Naval Re- serve . . . special interest, hunting . . . favorite subject, bookkeeping . . . intends to be an accountant, then enter the Navy RICHARD JOSEPH SLATER Dick March 6,1937 Crosby Never a dull moment . . . fond of sports, dancing, reading . . . member of Spanish Club . . . favors history . . . plans future in the business world ANTHONY LOUIS SPATARO Tony June 19,1938 Russell Friendly . . . good leader . . . presi- dent, Italian Club . . . vice-president, C.Y.O. . . . enjoys bowling, dancing, basketball, football . . . intends to be an electrical engineer MARY ANN SPINOLA Spinny March 13,1939 Plymouth High Enjoys singing, dancing, baseball . . . favorite subject, shorthand ... a stenog- rapher in the making MARY ANN STACK November 1$, 1937 Catholic High Brighteyed and happy . . . C.Y.O. . . . Children of Mary . . . collects dolls as a hobby . . . favorite subject, history . . . would like to be a hairdresser ANNETTE MARIE STAUFFER Toni December 10,193 8 Duggan Chemistry Club . . . Spanish Club . . . collects foreign dolls . . . enjoys dancing and skating . . . favorite subject, biology . . . Nurse Stauffer wanted in surgery!” LORRAINE MARY STANGO Lory February 28,1938 Hendricken Office assistant . . . Italian Club . . . enjoys skating, dancing, art, typing . . . Y.W.C.A. and C.Y.O. . . . favorite sub- ject, Italian ... a future secretary MARIE JEAN STAWSKI May 25, 1938 Chase A quiet but busy member of the class- book staff . . . values education highly . . . Spanish Club . . . Bowling League . . . likes to read, dance, bowl, ice skate . . . Marie Stawski—private secretary MARION JOYCE STANGO Babe July 3,1938 Bunker Hill Cheerleader . . . Italian Club . . . D.E. Club . . . Dance Club . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . likes dancing, swimming . . . col- lects records . . . would like to travel . . . plans to be a private secretary PHYLLIS ELEANOR STEPHENS Stevie May 11, 1938 Sprague Balance Sheet member . . . paints still life and portraits in oil . . . many friends . . . on Junior Juke Box Jury—WBRY . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . plans career as house- wife or secretary DOLORES ANN TAYLOR October 5, 1938 B. W. Tinker Sweet little blond . . . enjoys reading, stamp collecting . . . favors biology . . . will grace some office as secretary JOAN LOUISE SULLIVAN Sully September 4,1938 Walsh A member of Italian Club . . . collects records, likes to dance . . . enjoys spons, photography . . . will enlist in the Women’s Air Force after graduation JOYCE FRANCES STOTTS Joy November 19,1938 Prospect Community Enjoys swimming, bowling, skating . . . member of Pilgrim Fellowship . . . headed for secretarial field CARL R. SWIRIDOWSKY November 4,1937 St. Joseph’s Never at a loss for words . . . Inter- High School Band . . . Y.M.C.A. . . . treasurer, Public Speaking Club ... in- terests, fishing and hunting . . . future air pilot WILLIAM FRANCIS SULLIVAN Sully December 13,1937 Sacred Heart High Newcomer in senior year . . . enjoys basketball, baseball . . . many friends . . . plans for college JOAN ETHEL TELLER Joni April 12,1938 Woodrow Wilson Happy and cheerful . . . special inter- ests, dancing, roller skating, writing let- ters . . . Spanish Club . . . Dance Club . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . career in business world planned 57 JAMES P. TERENZI Jim July 3,1937 Washington Four-year football player—’55 captain . . . basketball . . . Key Club, 2 years . . . Distributive Education Club . . . Projectionist Club . . . Y.M.C.A. . . . hopes to play professional football DIANA L. TOWNSEND Di February 24,1937 Chase Italian Club . . . favorite subject, bi- ology . . . plans to enter nurses’ training DAVID ALAN THOMAS Dave December 15,1937 Bunker Hill One of popular athletic favorites . . . baseball 4 years . . . basketball 3 years . . . Bowling League . . . Y.M.C.A. . . . Pilgrim Fellowship . . . Puritan A.C. . . . Bunker Hill A.C. . . . aims at berth on Major League team CAROL ANN TRENTANINA Trent January 1,1939 Webster Hobbies, roller and ice skating . . . Y.W.C.A. . . . favorite subject, book- keeping . . . hopes to work in secretarial field f j DOLORES TIBBETTS Dee January 19,1937 Prospect Community Public Speaking Club . . . enjoys read- ing, swimming . . . favorite subject, pub- lic speaking . . . plans to be a secretary ♦ HELEN MARIE TREPANIER Frenchie February 4,1938 St. Ann’s Member of Glee Club . . . favorite subject, history . . . collects dolls . . . ambition, to join the Navy 58 JOAN MARIE TURCOTTE Joannie April 13,1938 Russell Accounting Club . . . interested in painting, music, church choir . . . favor- ite subject, biology . . . headed toward field of bookkeeping CONCETTA MARIE VARSALLONE Connie June 21,1938 B. W. Tinker Two-year member, Italian Club . . . interests include basketball and dancing . . . C.Y.O. . . . plans to become a pri- vate secretary CAROL MARY VENSEL August 10,1938 Slocum Volunteer member of Red Cross . . . Chemistry Club . . . C.Y.O. . . . dancing, music rate high . . . hopes to become a school teacher ILONA P. VALANTIEJUS Lee May 7, 1937 Naugatuck High Activities, C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A., Girl Scouts . . . hobbies, reading, painting, dancing . . . enjoys stenography . . . hopes someday to be a successful sec- retary CONSTANCE LOUISE VESTRO Connie January 16,1939 Mary Abbott Vivacious . . . many friends . . . co- captain of cheerleaders. Student Council . . . vice-president Chemistry Club . . . prom committee, Bowling League . . . senior class treasurer, Laurel Girls State . . . ambition is to become an English teacher 59 GERALD D. VILHOTTI Gerry December 24,1936 Washington Member of baseball team . . . inter- ested in sports . . . hopes to become a physical-ed instructor DOROTHY G. WARNER Dee February 9, 1938 Shepardson Program chairman, Spanish Club . . . Chemistry Club . . . enjoys swimming, skating, bow-ling . . . ambition is to be a nurse SANDRA LEE WINKLER Sandy May 6,1938 Frisbie Always ready to help . . . Spanish Club . . . classbook staff . . . collects dolls and miniature dogs . . . plans to be a sec- retary ALDO FRANCIS ZANCA, Jr. Al September 2,1938 Washington Spanish Club president, 3 . . . treas- urer, Bowling League . . . junior prom committee . . . likes baseball, basketball, hunting, tennis . . . studying to become a high-school teacher FRANCIS THOMAS ZAPPONE Frankie October 29,1938 Crosby Came to Wilby senior year . . . sports fan , . . loves the outdoors . . . would like to take up law 60 LETHA GRAY Lee-Bo March 3, 1937 Maine Enjoys dancing and collecting records . . . often seen at basketball games . . . favorite subject, Law . . . ambition, to go to business college, become an office clerk FRANKLIN HUNTER Pancho July 24, 1938 Walsh Spanish Club . . . Bookkeeping Club . . . collects modern jazz records . . . un- decided as to future ARRABELLE RIDDICK Bell January 11,1939 North Carolina A girl who is always busy . . . takes pleasure in dancing and singing . . . am- bition is to be a typist «. ROBERT SANZONE Zack September 16, 1937 Tinker Captain of football team 3, 4 . . . foot- ball and cars chief interests . . . joining the Air Force, first in Zack’s plans for the future TINA GAMBUCCI As seniors we are happy to remember a classmate who started out with us four years ago. We regret that Tina left, through illness, after sophomore year. We are glad to include her with us here, as a tribute to her loyalty to Wilby, her unfailing interest in our class, and her courage. 61 m llisllailiaiii WILBY BALANCE SHEET EDITORIAL STAFF Editors-in-Chief ......................... Nora Marchand, Arlene Marshall Assistant Editors.................................Wayne Ashe, Philip Fitzell Beverly Burke, Francis Coughlin, Ann Cyr, Theresa DeLaurentis, Phyllis Denton, Pat Desmarais, Barbara Hale, David Houston, Frank Juan, James Martinelli, Susan Minnaman, Barbara Moshka, Ellen Pace, Carmella Pater- noster, Eleanor Pellack, Mel Palladino, Sharon Pickett, Carol Shannon, Sandy Tracy, Mara Vitols, Nancy Weaver. Faculty Adviser................................... Mr. Edward M. Flaherty BUSINESS STAFF Marianne Barsi, Mariangela Eccellente, Gwendolyn Echoles, Jeannette Mastronato, Mary Lou Moran, Ada Pannullo, Danny Perrone, Paul Rosa, Betty Semonian, Nicholena Taglia, Carol Yacovino. Faculty Adviser.............................................. Mr. D. Frank Murnane BOWLING LEAGUE President...............................................Aldo Zanca Secretary.........................................Joanne Di Chiara Treasurer............................................ Robert Dwyer Faculty Adviser...........................................Mr. Rocco Sileo The Bowling League, under the supervision of Mr. Rocco Sileo, has gained fast in popularity. Social, as well as physical, activity is the purpose of the league. Meetings are held weekly. The year's activities are climaxed by a banquet at the end of the bowl- ing season. 65 CHEMISTRY CLUB President.........................................Michael Genova Vice-President....................................Connie Vestro Secretary.........................................Ann Cianciola Treasurer.........................................Judy Accetura Faculty Adviser................................Mr. Frank Hanson Members of the Chemistry Club meet monthly to participate in an enjoyable program of scientific experiments and skits. The purpose is to further an interest in science to provide entertainment. CLASSBOOK STAFF ASSISTANTS Joyce Balunas Alice Bengston Ann Cianciolo Barbara Clark Joan Cocchiola Theresa DeLaurentis Joanne Di Chiara Georgianna DiLorenzo Alberta Fossaty Kay Francis Michael Genova Lorraine Giorgi Richard Goulet Virginia Greatorex Barbara Hale Helen Hryniewicki Betty Johnson Dolores Kline Dorothy Lalus Mary Lombardo Mary Lombardi Judy Mitskel Miriam Neily Marilyn Palmer Carmella Paternoster Carol Razier Ann Sams Marie Stawski Adviser.....................Miss Cecilia Jackson Associate Adviser...............Mr. Ambrose Egan (,7 Editor-in-Chief Literary Editor Activities..... Art .......... Class......... Photography .. Sports........ Secretary .... Typing ... Beverly Nelson .. Barbara Moshka ... Eleanor Pellack .... Albert Ball ... Sandra Winkler .... Betty LeBoeuf Ray Archambault ....Judy Kassner ....Jean Paulella CLASS OFFICERS President........................Domenic D’Amico Vice-President..................Veronica Battistoni Secretary......................Katherine DiMartino Treasurer........................Constance Vestro OUR MISS BROOKS — CHARACTERS — Ted Wilder.................... Donald St. Laurent Miss Brooks.................................Carol Trentanina Miss Finch................................Barbara Evans Elsie.....................................Dorothy Lalus Elaine .......................... Vita Markevicz Jane.............................. Betty Johnson Hugo Longacre................................Nick Napoli Sylvia....................................Beverly Nelson Mr. Wadsworth..............................HALTON MERRILL Doris....................................Virginia Kezal Stanley...................................Richard Goulet Marge.......................... Barbara Caouette Faith ............................. Judy Mitskel Rhonda Allen............................ Dolores Kline Miss Audubon..............................Beverly Burke Martin ............................ Aldo Zanca Mrs. Allen...................................Nora Marchand — BUSINESS STAFF — Business Manager..........................Mildred Miller Prompters ................ Mildred Miller, Marion Stango Stage Manager..........................................Ray ArchambAult Assistant Manager............................Bill Pierpont ’55 Makeup ............... Carol Trentanina, Nora Marchand, Beverly Burke, Mrs. George Marsh Electricians..............Noel Weaver ’55, James Pierpont Curtain ................................ Bill Pierpont ’55 69 DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUB President ......................... Richard Corbo Vice-President......................Barbara Cantoni Secretary....................................Marion Stango Treasurer...........................Richard Corbo Faculty Adviser...................Mr. James Tyrrell The aim of the Distributive Education Club is both educational and social. The principal activity, annually, is the Stare Convention of D. E. Clubs at Avon Old Farms School, Avon, Connecticut. GLEE CLUB President ...... Secretary ...... Treasurer....... Faculty Adviser Mariangela Eccellente ...... Beverly Burke ......Helen Terpanier ..Miss Jane Brennan The Glee Club aims to develop an interest in music, to improve the ability to read music and to sing in either a large or small group. This inter-high- school group has contributed service in rendering selections for the Christmas assembly, graduation exercises, and for programs over local radio stations. INTER-HIGH SCHOOL BAND Faculty Director............................Mr. A. James Condaris The Inter-High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Condaris, encourages the development of musical ability in individual students and affords an opportunity for cooperating in a worthwhile enterprise. It furnishes music for city-wide sports events, assemblies, and graduations. The highlight of the season is the annual Band Concert in the spring. 72 INTER-SCHOOL FORUM Sponsored by Mr. Newton W. Alexander, a Wilby debating group is organized for the purpose of carrying on annually a radio discussion with Taft School. This affords to students an opportunity for an inter-school exchange of views on topics of current interest, practice in debating, and personal experience in broadcasting. Mr. Roland Tyler, of Taft School, acted as moderator, May 15, for the discus- sion, Should the Federal Government Provide aid for the Public Schools?” The affirmative side was upheld by Wilby. JUNIOR RED CROSS President...................................Patricia Desmarais Vice-President...................................Sandra Tracy Secretary........................................Ellen Monroe Treasurer........................................Francis Sacco Program Chairman.........................Roseanne Di Martino Faculty Adviser.............................Miss Helen Leeney The Wilby Junior Red Cross consists of forty-five members, representatives of their session rooms. The purpose is to promote better understanding among the youth of our own country and those abroad. The making of posters and place mats for Veterans' and Children’s Hospitals, and providing volunteers to work at the Chapter House and the Bloodmobile are among their activities. Annually, delegates are sent to the Connecticut State Junior Red Cross Leader- ship Training Center. PROJECTIONIST CLUB President ............................................ JAMES PlERPONT Vincent Alisa Edward Bergin Virginia Bragg Charles Brennan James Budd Patricia Donato Faculty Adviser . SENIOR MEMBERS Helen Hryniewicki Wilbur Larson Betty LeBouf Nora Marchand Halton Merrill Ellen Monroe Eleanor Pellack Sharon Picket Dulce Santos Donald Shemenske Ronald Seymour Phyllis Stephens James Terenzi Mr. Arthur Craig This club, one of the most active in the school, has no officers except the president, and holds very few meetings. The ninety-five members, under the training and supervision of Mr. Arthur Craig, project all of the school movies, an important contribution to Wilby. OFFICE ASSISTANTS Above: Office of Vice-Principal Left: School Secretaries Right: Office of Assistant Secretary Left: Main Office Right: Library Left: Office of Dean and Director of Guidance SENIOR PROM COMMITTEE Raymond Archambault Carol Fazzone Ellen Monroe Joyce Balunas Michael Fazzone Alfred Perugini Veronica Battistoni Richard Goulet Marie Ruzinkovic Edward Bergin Virginia Greatorex Donald St. Laurent Virginia Bragg Barbara Hogan Ronald Seymour Barbara Cantoni Betty Johnson Richard Slater Joan Cocchiola Dorothy Lalus Carol Trentanina Richard D’Amico Betty Le Beouf Joan Turcotte Kathryn Di Martino Catherine Lorraine Constance Vestro Robert Dwyer Halton Merrill Aldo Zanca Joyce Elliott Mildred Miller SPANISH CLUBS SENIOR JUNIOR President...................................Aldo Zanca John Henao Joseph Fernandez Vice-President............................Dominic D'Amico Judith Accetura Albert Ball Secretary..................................Joan Begley Bette DiModugno Nicholena Taglia Treasurer.................................Barbara Caouette Joseph Adamchick Bill Coleman Faculty Adviser........................... Mr. Rocco Sileo The Spanish Clubs endeavor to create more interest and enjoyment in the study of the language. Bi-weekly class meetings feature games and charades. Members give talks on Spanish-speaking countries and customs. This year the clubs produced a skit for the Christ- mas assembly. 79 STUDENT COUNCIL President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Publicity Faculty Adviser The Student Council, of ten members, representing all four classes, is a democratic organization, the voice of the students at Wilby. At weekly meetings are presented for discussion, problems and suggestions of the students. The council assists in formulating those of the school policies which are within the scope of its consideration. THE VOICE OF TOMORROW SPEAKS TODAY President..........................................................Betty Johnson Vice-President.......................................Charles Gilhooly Secretary............................................... Beverly Nelson Treasurer............................................Carl Swiridowsky Program Chairman.....................................Vincent Castiglia Faculty Adviser..................................Mrs. Mary L. von Tobel The Public Speaking Club provides training in all types of speaking situations in public and private life and gives classroom training to improve the speakers’ poise. Special programs are presented bi-weekly. Interesting field trips are taken to banks and museums, and this material is used for forum discussion. 81 WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE Virginia Bragg Kathy Di Martino Joyce Elliott Carol Fazzone Dorothy Lalus Ellen Monroe Marie Ruzinkovic Joan Turcotte Faculty Adviser.................................Mr. Nicholas Mambruno Associate Adviser......................................Mr. Ambrose Egan One member of the Ways and Means Committee is elected by each of the individual senior session rooms. Collection of the senior dues is the principal responsibility. They function with the senior class officers as part of the Senior Prom Committee. WILBY ACCOUNTING CLUB PERIOD V PERIOD VI President.......................Robert Dwyer Ray Archambault Vice-President.................Mary Lombardi Grace PanzareUa Secretary......................Theresa DeLaurentis Mary Lombardo Treasurer......................Charles Brennan Pat Mancinone Faculty Adviser....................................... Mr. Nicholas Mambruno The Wilby Accounting Club, under the direction of Mr. Nicholas Mambruno, num- bers forty students. The club meets the second Friday of each month. Its purpose is to promote a better understanding of bookkeeping and its problems, and to investigate oppor- tunities to be found in the bookkeeping world. Its activities, which include field trips, guest speakers, and movies, terminate with 83 the annual banquet in the spring. WILBY HISTORIANS President................................... Priscilla O'Bar Vice-President..............................Billy Coleman Secretary.......................................Judy Nezir Treasurer ............................................ Dave Thomas Publicity................................... Mildred Miller Faculty Adviser........................Mr. Thomas J. Purcell The main purpose of the Wilby Historians is to study great historical events of the past, and to continue an interest in significant current developments, or history in the making. 84 WILBY ITALIAN CLUBS SENIOR CLUB JUNIOR CLUBS President.................................Anthony Spataro Lorraine Giorgi Ada Pannullo Vice-President............................Michael Genova Elizabeth Semonian Judith Mitskel Secretary.................................Jean Paulella Marianne Barsi Dolores Capristo Treasurer.................................Ruth Orsini Jeanette Mastronato Mary Ann Martelli Publicity ................................Veronica Battistoni John J. Christiano Alba Marchiani Pacuity Adviser........................................................Dr. Nelda Alieva The Wilby Italian Club, under the competent supervision of Dr. Nelda Alieva, boasts a total membership of one hundred. The club meets on the last Wednesday of each month. Its aim is to supplement the study of language, with emphasis on culture and civilization. Among its activities are the use of audio-visual materials, the reading of papers, participa- tion in games and in the Christmas assembly. It terminates its activities for the school year with an annual banquet. 85 WILBY KEY CLUB President ............................................. Charles Brennan Vice-President...............................................John Henao Secretary.................................................. Roger Boucher Treasurer ................................................... Art Lano Faculty Adviser........................................Mr. John Griffin First of its kind in Waterbury, the Wilby Key Club, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, carries out the ideals of the parent organization. Under the direction of Mr. John Griffin, it endeavors to serve the school and the city in community service for the betterment of youth, by undertaking worthwhile projects. CHEERLEADERS Rah! Rah! Rah! This time the praise is for the Cheerleaders themselves, and as a recognition of their work. The cheerleading squad stimulates and directs student enthusiasm into proper chan- nels. Their loyalty and vigor, both at games and at pre-game assemblies, have contributed greatly to the morale of the teams and to the success of Wilby’s athletic endeavors. CO-CAPTAINS FOOTBALL The 1955 gridiron season opened with good possibilities, high spirits, and enthusiasm, with a fairly large number of boys turning out for the team. As in the past, however, the question of eligibility and injuries soon dampened hopes for the year. The boys who re- mained in play continued to improve, and topped off the season with a 14-7 victory over the Cheshire Academy B” team. Above: Campbell retrieves Below, left: Rebound for Sacred Heart Below, right: Campbell get is Above: Tap in for Coleman Below, left: Thomas recovers Below, right: Rebound action for Sacred Heart Kneeling, 1. to r.: Roger Boucher, Willie Ingram, John Neubert, Chico Henao, Dave Thomas. Stand- ing, 1. to r.: Coach John McKenna, Bill Coleman, Roger Campbell, Pete Santos, Dick Walsh, Ron Seymour, Asst. Coach, Dick Ierardi BASKETBALL Wilby’s surprising WILDCATS, with their ability to win games on the road, finished the season with a 10-8 record. This ability paid off for the Cats, as the C.I.A.C. changed its ruling for tournament eligibility, which permitted Wilby to occupy the Number Thirteen spot in the State Class A Tournament. Although eliminated in the play-off game, the boys made a fine showing against a much taller Norwalk team. Wilby's all-city pair, of Bill Coleman and Dave Thomas, were the standouts, not only during the regular season, but also in the tournament. The class of ’56 may well be proud of the fact that during their four years at Wilby they were able to support two tournament teams. 91 Wilby 66 Alumni 36 Wilby 51 William Hall 47 Wilby 57 Ansonia 45 Wilby 47 Hamden 49 Wilby 63 Crosby 35 Wilby 68 Sacred Heart 60 Wilby 67 Leavenworth 61 Wilby 41 Wilbur Cross 51 Wilby 57 Wilbur Cross 68 Wilby 43 Naugatuck 48 Wilby 72 Ansonia 40 Wilby 58 Hamden 53 Wilby 42 Torrington 38 Wilby 44 William Hall 74 Wilby 52 Leavenworth 50 Wilby 80 Torrington 75 Wilby 51 Naugatuck 71 Wilby 47 Sacred Heart 49 , Wilby 44 Crosby 57 Wilby 66 Norwalk 76 92 First Row, I. to r.: Ned Kurtz, Bill O'Donnell, Dick Gillette, Dave Thomas, Bob Imbimbo, Ken Shel- don. Second Row: Roger Boucher, Ron Seymour, Ray Archambault, John Hogan, Harvey Silverman, Drew Vacca. Third Row: Willie Ingram, Don Georgio, Jerry Vilhotti, John Henao, Dave Murphy, Bob Blanchard. BASEBALL After being near the cellar until late in the season Wilby finished strong by defeating their last three opponents. This splurge enabled them to finish second in the City League and also make the first division in the Valley. The Wildcats were led by the lusty hitting of Ray Archambault, the fine hurling of Dick Gillette, and the great all-around play of Captain Dave Thomas. - 7 , % ----- ‘ e-- 2gr Jd e t Q fu-u .-V° • f -era - - r X rirSS YK? — ’ ' c cs Mfe£ n oiU J a ct-ttv d n P A n- « . J A w . t?oL s 7pc ■ ? - £ CLASS CLOU NS yiMskei MOST CAREFREE •z?- ? - HU- MOST SOPHISTICATED GLAMOUR GIRLPLAVBOV s4T?a.-% t fy£jf -o-£ PERFECT LADY'v GENTLEMEN ffia-Ti. , xfae-£'a'W -6-a. u ROMEO and JULIET BEST LOOKING bazre TJ-ftxrm-nS SENIOR FAVORITES Actor Actress Baseball Team Comedian Comic Strip Dating Place Disc Jockey Food Haircut Hangout Movie Orchestra Pastime Slang Expression Song Moonglow”—Theme from Picnic Sport Study T. V. Show Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Male tJwni TL HONOR ROLL BARBARA A. MOSHKA..........................................Valedictorian 95.76% MARY LOMBARDO......................................................Salutatorian 95.25% First Honors — 90% Alice Bengston Veronica Battistoni Marie Ciaburri Joan Cocchiola Miriam Neily Beverly A. Nelson Marie Stawski Mildred E. Miller Mariangela Eccellente Joan Turcotte Judith Accetura Barbara Hale Albert Ball Mary Lombardi Dolores Kline Joyce Balunas Sandra Winkler Ann Radzunas Theresa Perugini Marie Ruzinkovic Jean Hayes Theresa Goffred Irene Gez Carmella Giordano Raymond Archambault Kay H. Francis Robert Dwyer Mary Perugini Second Honors — 85% Carol Razier June Conrad Jean Paulella Vaughan Brown Marlene Copeland Barbara Clark Kathryn DiMartino Carol Krom Elizabeth Fumire Doris Hollenstein Judith Mitskel Barbara Evans Phyllis Denton Eleanor Coradazzi Concetta Varsallone Joan Teller Nancy Bowen Joanne DiChiara Bette DiModugno Lucille Cianciolo Lois Bianco Joyce Lepore Hazel Pavan Sharon Pickett Ellen Monroe Mary Manzo Patricia Desmarais Sata Ann Cianciolo Grace Panzarella Dolores Taylor Aldo Zanca, Jr. Dolores Capristo Betty Louise LeBoeuf Marion Hornbecker Judith Kassner Theresa DeLaurentis Michael Genova Beverly Bertrand Nancy Lee Newell Alfred Perugini Lois A. Pilitowski Marilyn Palmer Joan Sullivan Georgianna DiLorenzo Dorothy Lalus Carmella Paternoster Roberta Carissimi Carol Trentanina 106 HONOR STUDENTS First Honors — 90% Class of 1956 Wilby High School 107 PRIZE WINNERS —1956 Edith A. Mills and Cornelia S. Holcomb Award (Secretarial) First........................Marie G. Ciaburri Second...........................JoAnn Faressa Honorable Mention .... Georgianna L. DiLorenzo Stephen W. Wilby Memorial Prize—Social Studies . . . . Miriam E. Neily Stephen W. Wilby Memorial Prize—English . . Beverly A. Nelson William A. Finn Memorial Prize . Barbara A. Moshka D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award . Barbara A. Moshka Daisy Lord Memorial Prize . . . . Albert Ball Paul Lux Memorial Prize . Beverly A. Nelson American Legion Prize Veronica Battistoni, Vaughn A. Brown Alliance French Club Prize . . Sally M. Carlson Italian Club Prize (competitive examination) . . . . Mary A. Lombardi Italian Club Prize (excellence in three years) . . . Mary J. Lombardo, Marie G. Ciaburri Coronas Club Prize . Veronica Battistoni Spanish Club Prize (third year) . . . Alice Bengston Spanish Club Prize (second year) .... . . . Albert Ball Spanish Club Prize (first year) Public Speaking II Prize . . Beverly A. Nelson Public Speaking I Prize .... Albert Spagnola Art Award Bausch Lomb Prize (science) . . Chemistry Club Prize Royal S. Merwin Music Award . . Mildred E. Miller, Barbara M. Cantoni no GRADUATION EXERCISES JUNE 21, 1956 PROCESSIONAL—Pomp and Circumstance...................Elgar SONG—Pledge of Allegiance...........................Entire Class GREETINGS..............................Domenic R. D’Amico This Is My Country..................................Jacobs SALUTATORY—'7 Pledge”.....................Mary J. Lombardo Bless This House.............................Taylor-Brahe Glee Club ' Let’s Live, Think, Talk America......................Young Glee Club VALEDICTORY— Under God”................Barbara A. Moshka SELECTION—The Lord’s Prayer.......................Mallotte ----o--- — WELCOME — Dr. John G. Gilmartin, Superintendent of Schools —REMARKS— Domenic Mecca, President of the Board of Education — PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS— Honorable Edward D. Bergin, Mayor ----o--- ALMA MATER—WILBY.....................Royal Merwin, T9 NATIONAL ANTHEM......................Francis Scott Key RECESSIONAL—Our Director..................Bigelow ill 99
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