Wilby High School - Wilby Yearbook (Waterbury, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1959 volume:

1 95 9 CLASSBOOK v4.i e)r bu 7 G ov r ecticut a DEDICATION As future years pass us by our thoughts will al- ways turn back to Wilby High School and the special person who played such an important part in the life of every student, Miss Crary. No matter how busy she may have been, she was always willing to help. During our senior year, she guided and advised us. Miss Crary had a way of understanding us, and always seemed concerned about our problems. We shall al- ways be grateful for her sincere interest in any phase of student activity. Miss Crary, born in Waterbury, graduated from the College of New Rochelle. Upon graduating from college, Miss Crary taught her first year as a substitute at Leavenworth High School. At the close of that school year Miss Crary transferred to Wilby and has been here ever since. Some of Miss Crary’s special interests are reading, gardening, cooking and listening to music. She enjoys walking in the country by herself. She has travelled to various parts of New England and to Canada. It is with a great deal of pride that we, the Class of 1959, choose to dedicate our issue of the Wilby Class- book to Miss Crary, our teacher and our friend. 4 Fist Row — N. Alieva, M. VanDeusen, A. Egan, J. Moran, B. Roscoe, R. Price. Second Row — T. Purcell, A. Avitable, L. Dubuque, W. Kramer, R. Sileo, M. White, G. Haddad. Third Rpw — F. Murnane, P. Leonardi, J. Griffin, G. Grady, N. Alexander, T. Donahue. Fourth Row — D. Manchesie, N. Purcaro, P. Demian, W. Lanoue. Fifth Row — F. Skehan, V. Stankus, R. Jensen, L. Ruggiero, D. Grasso, J. McKenna. FACULTY James E. Moran ...................... Ambrose G. Egan ..................... Mary G. Hutchinson................... John M. McKenna ..................... Helen K. Conlong .................... Antionette Manfredi ................. ........... Principal Vice-Principal Guidance Counselor Guidance Counselor ........... 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 Joseph V. Anthony Alphonse Avitable Olga K. Bakutis Robert Bell Lucy A. Bowes Jane A. Brennan Marguerite Casey Marjorie M. Cetta A. James Condaris Katherine Crary Peter J. Demian Elizabeth Derwin Theodore Donahue Leonard Dubuque Alma Eaton Edward Flaherty Betty M. Garrity George V. Grady Daniel M. Grasso John Griffin George Haddad Helen Healey Anne L. Hummel Mary Hutchinson Janet K. Hyde Robert Jensen Rosita Keenan Margaret E. Kelly William Kramer Walter Lanoue Phillip Leonardi Nicholas Mambruno John M. McKenna Helen R. McNiff Donald Menchise D. Frank Murnane Imelda Nolan Thenice Powers Mary Price Rosaleen A. Price Nicholas Purcaro Mary P. Real Sally Real Bermer Roscoe Louis Ruggiero Helen Sayles Mary M. Schmidt Rocco W. Sileo Vincent J. Stankus James Tyrrell Marion Van Deusen Mary M. Von Tobel Mary M. Walsh Maureen White James E. Moran Principal Ambrose G. Egan Vice-Principal 6 Mary G. Hutchinson Guidance Counselor John McKenna Guidance Counselor 7 CLASS BOOK STAFF First Row — Elaine Ricciardi — Assistant Editor, Rita Gallucci — Editor, Mr. Jensen — Faculty Advisor, Joyce Koslowski, Diane Delmonte, Janet Fitzgerald. Second Row — Elaine Newell, Patricia Geigle, Marcia Barber, Andrea Kulmann, Virginia Jagger, Vicki Anderson, Pam Barbino. Third Row — Sandra Monti, Bonnie Taylor, Patricia Longhi, Claudia Porcellini, Winifred Waterworth, June Geary. Fourth Row — William Dance, Ronald Ed- monds, Robert Accetura. Absent When Picture Was Taken — Patricia Bellmore, Barbara Hogg, Josephine Perugini, and Elise McCormick. When we but hear the name of Wilby . . many scenes will appear vividly in our minds. We will think of all the clubs, especially the colorful Spanish and Italian Club initiations. We will see the cafe with all the students struggling to get food, tables, and seats. We will see them sitting around their tables telling each other of the day’s experiences. We will see, too, the long line waiting to get at the candy bars and ice-cream. We will remember the assemblies, especially the Christmas Assemblies, in which Wilby proudly displayed its student talent. We will remember the school dances, the hits and the misses. But who, in the time of reminiscence won’t remember the football, bas- ketball, and baseball games? Very few indeed. The cheers when we won, the sadness when we lost, the emotional scenes of a close game, the cheerleaders, the Pep Squad, the alumni, the crowds, and last but not least, our boys who al- ways played a good game. Also when we think back to our wonderful days at Wilby, we will think of the faculty and their readiness to give their advice and help to us. Most of all, the education, the sense of security, and the learning of how to be a responsible young man or young lady, the laying down of a firm founda- tion for our futures, those happy care-free days will bring a smile or a tear . . . When we but hear the name of Wilby ...” 9 J. F7T2 £R i ]) lyPeLwonre CLASS OFFICERS Left to right — Patricia Longhi — Treasurer, Robert Accetura — President, Roberta Romeo — Vice-President, and Sandra Monti — Secretary. SANDRA LEE ADAMEK Sandy” January 17, 1941 Frisbie Be silent and safe .” Activities: Spanish Club 3, 4. Sandy” as she is known by most of her friends, attributes the knowing of more people to her four years at Wilby. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, swimming, and horseback riding. Conceited people top her pet peeve list. Her plans are to be a private secretary. ROBERT JOSEPH ACCETURA Bobby” April 20, 1940 Saint Thomas A soft smile and happy-go-lucky air banish all worry and care” Activities: President of Senior Class; C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; Y.M.C.A. 2; Class Book Staff 4; Basketball 1; Room Representative 2, 4; Vice President - Socialites Dance Club 4. Bobby, a sharp dresser, and very good looking always has a smile and a happy word for everyone. He came from Crosby in our senior year but he has certainly made up for lost time by winning a host of friends. One of Bobby’s pet peeves is lip- stick. He enjoys dancing, basketball, ice skating and swimming. After graduation Bobby plans to go to college. VICKI ELIZABETH ANDERSON Vic” July 22, 1941 Russell 'Yen little fingers, ten little toes, one little tongue and how it goes.” Activities: Room Representative 1, 2; Bal- ance Sheet 1, 2, 4; Secretary of Spanish Club 4; Y-Mulventae 3, 4; Class Book Staff 4. This is the girl you always see talking. Vic leads an active life which includes dancing, swimming, collecting records, and reading. She considers the art of studying, which will come in handy for her future plans of nursing, as her greatest gain from Wilby. What irritates this girl most is homework over the weekend. PATRICIA ANN ALBINO July 13, 1941 Driggs '77 be happy, I’ll be free, Yll be sad for nobody.” Activities: Public Speaking Club 3; Balance Sheet 1; Room Representative 1, 2; Red Cross 1, 2; Y.W.C.A. 1, 2; St. Thomas C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3. Pat hails from Driggs. Her hobbies in- clude dancing, roller skating, ice skating, drive-in movies, and records. She considers the friends she has gained a great good and she will remember longest the assemblies and the fun in Mr. Skehan’s room. Home- work tops the list of Pat’s peeves” and her second home” is the Drive-in movies. As a subject she prefers typing and her main ambition is to become a private secretary. 12 RUTH MARGARET ANDREWS Ruthie” April 25, 1941 Hopeville “Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.” Activities: Y.W.C.A.; Bowling League 2; Banking Representative 3. Ruthie’s ambition is to become a secre- tary. Her hobbies are ice skating, bowling and swimming. With shorthand as her favorite subject, Ruthie will make a top secretary. JOYCE E. ATWELL November 18, 1941 Hendricken Why take life seriously?” Activities: Y.W.C.A. 1, 2; Youth Pilgrim Fellowship 2. This quiet little girl is most likely to be found reading, ice and roller skating, danc- ing and collecting records. Joyce’s future rotates around a typing career and thanks Wilby for preparing her for the future. She will long remember the assemblies and cafe. MARCIA BARBER Marcie” June 25, 1941 Bunker Hill If personality were wealth, she'd he a millionaire” Activities: Italian Club 4; Bowling League 3; Room Representative 1, 3; Red Cross Representative 1, 2; Red Cross Chairman 2; Balance Sheet Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Pep Squad 4; Class Book Staff 4; Italian Paper 4. Personality plus describes Marcie. The number of friends she has made at Wilby is quite a handful. The thing she will remember most about Wilby, is the first day she came to high school and walked through the front door. Marcie spends most of her time danc- ing, swimming, sewing, and driving. Her ambition — to be a bank teller. ARLENE MARY BALTRUSH Beps” April 12, 1941 St. Thomas 'There may be hidden meanings behind her smile.” Activities: Public Speaking Club 2, 3, 4; Waterbury Hospital Bowling League; Bal- ance Sheet Representative 4; C.Y.O. Oceans roar, kittens purr, but Beps” just smiles sweetly. Her friends are plentiful and her enemies few or none. Beps” dances, collects records, and ice skates. Her goal is to be a secretary. We wish her luck and ask that she keep smiling the way we will always remember her. ROBERT ANTHONY BAKER Arab” July 27, 1941 Russell Be silent and safe — silence never betrays you.” Activities: C.Y.O.; Bowling League 1; Chemistry Club 4. Bob is one of Wilby’s more quiet boys, but sure a lot of fun when he’s around. Al- though he detests homework, he always does it faithfully. Bob plans to become an Air Force pilot after high school. Bob’s favorite subject is chemistry. PALMA MARY BARBINO Pam” October 27, 1941 Notre Dame Academy Full of fun and mischief too, doing things she shouldn’t do.” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3; Class Book 4; Bowling 3; Y.W.C.A. 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Pep Squad 4; Italian Club 4; Italian Newspaper 4. Her cheerfulness and sunshine have made Pam” a popular figure at Wilby. Her out- side interests center around knitting, listen- ing to music, dancing, tennis, cooking, bowl- ing and driving. Pam attributes Wilby with giving her many new friends. Her one ambition is to do a good job of being a Mrs.” ALICE ELIZABETH BARKUS Al” November 6, 1941 Slocum Possesses neither worry nor care Activities: Spanish Club 3, 4; Bookkeeping Club 4. Al” has attended Wilby for four years and has made many new friends here. She enjoys roller skating, listening to records, dancing and sewing. Al” hopes to become a bookkeeper, and with Bookkeeping as her favorite subject, we are sure that her debit and credit columns will always be handled efficiently. DOMINGO ANTHONY BARQUERO Dorn March 21, 1940 Sprague Ambition is the road to success Activities: Bookkeeping Club 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Y.M.C.A. 2; Boy's Club 2; St. Michael’s C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4. PATRICIA EDITH BELLMORE Pat October 12, 1941 Woodrow Wilson A steady girl, with a steady mind, wit, good looks, and charm combined” Activities: C.Y.O. 2, 3; Bookkeeping Club 4; Bowling League 3; Prom Committee 3; Pep Squad 4; Class Book 4. Dom” is one of the boys from Sprague. His interests are working on cars, and the Coast Guard. His hobby is collecting pen- nies. After graduation he plans to become a Certified Public Accountant. Naturally, his favorite subject would be Bookkeeping. His pet peeve is homework and his second home” is Babe’s”. He will remem- ber longest the Christmas assemblies and considers the making of new friends a great asset gained by him at Wilby. MARY TALBOT BENS Pridge” April 4, 1941 Hallan School Rather shy but fancy free, that’s the way she seems to be.” Activities: C.Y.O. Mary’s cheerful smile and good manners will long be remembered by the class of ’59- She enoys sewing and sketching and hopes to fulfill her dream — being an artist. With Mary’s qualities, we’re sure she will achieve her ambition. Pat has endeared herself to us with her quick wit and friendly nature. Dancing, roller skating, swimming and collecting records are some of Pat’s pastimes. A fu- ture private secretary, Pat credits Wilby for giving her many wonderful friends. Try Jimmie’s if you’re looking for this gal. JANET BERNICE BERNIER Jan November 7, 1941 Saint Anne She’s always ready for a good time. Activities: C.Y.O. 1,2, 3, 4; Solteras 4. You are likely to find Jan”, a future secretary, dancing or listening to saxophone music, southern blues or dream music. A crowded table at cafeteria will be long remembered by Jan as will her many new friends of both students and teachers. If you are looking for her — try the Handy Kitchen. ROBERT LEE BLANCHARD Bob April 27, 1941 Duggan Nothing great was ever attained without enthusiasm Activities: Y.M.C.A.; Boy's Club; Pearl Street Neighborhood House; Room Repre- sentative 1; Manager of Baseball Team 2, 3; Basketball Team 2, 3; Spanish Club 3, 4; Bowling League 3, 4; Football; President of Bookkeeping Club. Bob plans a career in the field of account- ing. With Bookkeeping listed as his favorite subject, we know he will enjoy doing his line of work. Bob is very active in sports such as baseball, football, bowling, and bas- ketball. His friendly way has won him many friends here at Wilby. JAMES RAYMOND BRADLEY Bugs June 14, 1940 Prospect Born with the gift of gab.n Activities: Y.P.F. 1, 2, Treasurer; U.S.N.R. 3,4. Bug’s” plans for the future are to make a career of the Navy. His hobbies are boat- ing, fishing, stamp collecting and drive-in movies. His pet peeve is women drivers. U. S. History was his favorite subject at Wilby. BARBARA ANN T. BOURIE Barb” September 7, 1941 Bunker Hill She’s full of fun, she’s quite a pal, if you’re out for laughs, she’s your gal.” Activities: Balance Sheet 1, 2, 3, 4, Balance Sheet Co-Editor 4; Legion of Mary, Children of Mary, C.Y.O. Barb is another one of Wilby's future nurses. Her friendly smile and disposition are big assets to her. When she isn't busy with Balance Sheet news. Barb spends her time ice skating, dancing, and eating Italian food. Algebra II is her favorite subject, which will be very helpful, indeed for her career. CATHERINE JEANNE BONACASSIO Cathy” June 29, 1941 Hendricken Laugh and the world laughs with you— Cathy will never be alone.” Activities: C.Y.O. Cathy enjoys collecting records, dancing, tape recording, and roller skating. Cathy will remember all the wonderful friends she has made at Wilby. She hopes to become a good secretary. SHIRLEY ISABELLE BRENNAN Shirl” September 20, 1939 Driggs What is left when humor is lost?” Activities: Public Speaking Club 3, 4. Shirl’s many friends can be credited to her witty sense of humor. She hopes in the future to do office work. Listening to the radio and records, and reading are some of her hobbies. Public speaking is her favorite subject. SHIRLEY BROWN Shorty December II, 1941 Frisbie She always greets you with a smile .” Shirley’s special interests are roller skat- ing, dancing, ice skating, and swimming. Her favorite subject is typing. After gradua- tion she plans to enter the secretarial field where she won’t have to put up with her pet peeve which is homework. LOIS ANN BURGIO B. B. October 8, 1941 Webster Always a smile, never a complaint.” Activities: Italian Club 4; Senior Bowling League; 2nd Year Italian Club; Middlebury Grange; St. Joseph’s C.Y.O. Lois is a friend to all. Her good nature and wonderful disposition will always keep her on top. She plans to be either a beauti- cian or a secretary. Lois has a pet peeve that we all share, homework. Lois likes to dance, bowl, and collect records. We will always remember B. B.’’ as a great kid. ROBERT LEO CARUSO Bob- March 25, 1941 Sacred Heart Work fascinates me, I could sit and look at it for hours.” Activities: Sacred Heart; English Club 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 2; Biology Club 2; Latin Club 1; St. Stanislaus C.Y.O. 1. Bob is Sacred Heart’s contribution to Wil- by. He is fond of cars, horses, guns, and naturally — girls. Bob looks forward to graduation and to receiving that long awaited diploma. His favorite subject here at Wilby is bookkeeping and his ambition is to become a millionaire. ARTHUR CAPALDO Artie October 27, 1941 Driggs Set a goal, then strive for it.” Activities: Science Club 1; Business Club 1, 3; C.Y.O. 1; International Relations Club 3. When looking for Artie, look around a Hi-Fi set, records, or Pickett’s Luncheonette. He is also fond of red shirts, dancing and girl’s with long hair. His favorite subject at Wilby was biology, and his plans include success in the business world. 16 CYNTHIA CASERTANO Cyn April 10, 1940 Anderson A light heart lives long.” Activities: Y.W.C.A. A familiar figure in Wilby’s classroom is Cyn. Among the many things Cyn does for enjoyment are dancing, and collecting records. Her ambition is to go to a business college. The friendship of both students and teachers is what Cyn will remember longest about Wilby. If you are looking for her, try the Handy Kitchen. KAREN JOYCE CHARETTE December 29, 1941 Frisbie A friend to all who knew her.” Activities: C.Y.O. 2, 3; Student Council 4; Bowling League 2. Karen’s warm and friendly personality has won her many friends at Wilby. She enjoys reading, skating and bowling. Her favorite subject was shorthand, one which will be of value in becoming a medical secretary. JULIE AGNES CHAMPAGNE Jul” July 12, 1940 Frisbie Always ready for work or pleasure.” Activities: C.Y.O. Jul is a quiet but appealing person. She enjoyed making many friends in her high school years. She enjoys listening to the radio and reading books. We all know that Jul will make a very good secretary. RITA JULIA CHAMPAGNE Beps” May 10, 1941 St. Anns A quiet girl except when otherwise” Activities: Red Cross Representative 2; C.Y.O.; Waterbury Hospital Bowling League; Children of Mary. Art, roller skating, dancing, swimming, and collecting records are some of Bep’s hobbies outside of school. Math is her favorite subject and homework is her worst enemy. Bep’s” future rotates around study- ing art. VICTORIA MARY CIANCIOLA Vickie” February 23, 1942 Anderson Mysterious is a dark eye which flashes like a spark.” Activities: St. Peter Paul C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bonne Amic; Amiki; History Club; Bookkeeping Club; Italian Club. Anderson School gave us Vickie. Her special interests include dancing, roller skating, and ice skating. Her memories of Wilby will include the heating system, the noise, and the wonderful” condition of the school. She believes her association with other people as a great good gained by her. Vickie has two pet peeves”, those being, untidy things and people who tease. Her second home” is one of two places, her cousin’s house or her sister’s. Her ambition is to become a bookkeeper and with book- keeping as her favorite subject, we are sure she will have no trouble entering that field. LUCILLE MARIE THERESIA CIANCIOLO Lee” September 5, 1941 Kingsbury Her sunny smiles, her winsome ways, will gain her friends, wherever she stays.” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 3; Book Club 4; Y.M.C.A. 1; Room Representative 4. A busy girl is our Lu”. Besides enjoy- ing dancing, swimming, tennis and water- skiing she is also an ardent enthusiast of figure skating. She will always remember the shortage of seats at cafe. Her main ambition is to teach skating. 17 JO ANN COCCHIOLA “Jo” July 26, 1941 Chase Patience, and shuffle the cards.” Activities: Italian Club 4; History Club; Room Representative 2; C.Y.O.; Red Cross Representative 2. With her wide smile and quick, Hi-ya kid”, happy-go-lucky ”Jo” has many friends here at Wilby. Her main interests are music, swimming, collecting pennies and parties. If you happen around the “Den” look for her. Jo’s” goal is to become a housewife or join the Air Force. With her initiative, she’ll be great in any endeavor. PHILOMENA COLELLA Flipper” October 20, 1941 B. W. Tinker Who knows what she thinks?” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2; Children of Mary 2; Italian Club 4. Introducing Philomena, alias Flipper,” who would like to make a million dollars after graduation. Her outside activities in- clude collecting classical records, fishing, hiking, and watching football games. BARBARA ANN CIZAUSKAS Barbs” August 27, 1941 B. W. Tinker In any chain of friendship she’ll be a friendly link.” Activities: U. S. History Club 3; C.Y.O.; Legion of Mary; Secretary of Mt. Carmel Church; Children of Mary. A sweet contribution to Wilby is Barbs. She enjoys boating, singing and roller skat- ing, besides taking part in serious activities. Barb’s favorite subject is stenography. JACQUELINE GLADYS CLARK Bootsie” April 19, 1941 Walsh Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.” Activities: Pearl Street Neighborhood House. Bootsie”, a short and very cute girl, dances very well. Her special interests are dancing, singing, roller skating, and swim- ming. Her ambition is to be a secretary. Bootsie” has a certain warmness about her, which will lead her to success. MARY ELLEN COFRANCESCO Cookie” July 14, 1941 Slocumn She has a friendly, cheerful way, That makes a new friend every day.” Activities: Italian Club 4; History Club 3; Glee Club 1; Room Representative 1, 2; Library Assistant 2, 3, 4; Red Cross Repre- sentative 2; Balance Sheet Representative 2; St. Michael's C.Y.O. 3, 4; St. Lucy's Chil- dren of Mary 1. Cookie” is a friendly girl who enjoys ice skating, dancing, roller skating and parties. Her less active hobbies include reading, oil painting, and collecting records and pictures. Cafe time will be a pleasant memory to Cookie” along with all the friends she has made at Wilby. Cookie is aiming at a secretarial position in the busy world of business. ELIZABETH ANN CONNER Betty Ann November 26, 1941 Woodrow Wilson Ten little fingers, ten little toes, one little tongue and how it goes.” Activities: Balance Sheet 2, 3, 4, Co-Editor 3, Editor 4; Chemistry Club 4; Spanish Club 4; Vice-President of First Baptist B.Y.F. 3; Jr. Red Cross Representative 1; Representa- tive to Waterbury Youth Council 1, 4. Likeable, fun-loving, and good natured, best describes Betty Ann. She will long remember the famous Balance Sheet Room and the wonderful spirit in the assembly hall. Among Betty Ann’s pastimes are water skiing at Bantam Lake, dancing, driv- ing, and roller skating. The many new friends and teachers she has met are among her greatest gains at Wilby. Pierpont Road is another home for Betty Ann. Her favorite subject is biology and nursing is her goal. JEAN ELAINE COPELAND Jeanie” April 13, 1941 Sprague When she’s on hand, there’s mischief.” Activities: Glee Club 1; Rainbow Girls 1, 2, 3, 4; Youth Fellowship 1, 2; Waterbury Hospital 1, 2; Church Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Scouts 2; Red Cross Representative 4. A busy girl is Jeanie . You are likely to find her hiking, singing, taking care of children or animals, traveling, meeting new people, writing and reading. Typing and shorthand which are valuable in any field, are Wilby’s greatest contribution to Jeanie”. People who tell her she has an accent, are getting themselves in hot water. CATHERINE MARGARET CONNORS Cathy” May 14, 1941 SS. Peter Paul A silent, shy, peace-loving gal — she seems!” Activities: Children of Mary 1, 2, 3, 4; C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; C.Y.O. Newspaper 4, C.Y.O. Bowling League 4. If you see a girl walking down the halls with a smile on her face, it’s none other than Cathy”. She has won many friends during her four years at Wilby. Her favorite pastimes arc swimming, tennis, skating, and bowling. To be a bookkeeper is her ambition. CLAUDIA MARIE COPPETO Rusty” A cheerful heart lives long.” June 30, 1941 Hopeville Activities: Solteras 2, 3, 4; Y.W.C.A., C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3; Balance Sheet Room Repre- sentative 2; Room Representative 2, 3; Jun- ior Prom Committee 3, Italian Club 4; I.C.C. 4. When red hair is mentioned we think of Claudia. She picks Junior Business Train- ing as her favorite subject, one which gave her a good background for her desired ambition of either a telephone operator or a secretary. She enjoys collecting post-cards, ice skating, dancing, sewing and playing tennis. CAROLYN FRANCES COPES Carrot-Top” June 29, 1941 Anderson A friend to all who knew her.” Activities: Accounting Club; St. Peter and Paul C.Y.O.; Room Representative 1; Girl Scout President and Treasurer; Balance Sheet 4. Carrot-top’s flashing smile and vivid personality are co-ordinates for her red hair. She enjoys sewing and cooking. Carrot-top can’t help but succeed in her ambition to be a bookkeeper. 19 NOREEN FRANCIS CORBETT “Red” March 2, 1941 Sprague A face set in a frame of shining red hair” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4. A flash of red hair and a pleasant smile introduces Red”. Red’s warm and friendly personality has won her many friends at Wilby. She enjoys collecting records, at- tending movies, and dancing. Her charm and personality will help her in her double goal, secretarial job and marriage. CAROLYN ANN COCORAN Corky” October 1, 1941 Prospect Community ''Sober but not serious — quiet but not idle” Activities: Italian Club 4; Bookkeeping Club 4. Among Corky’s favorite interests are ice skating and horseback riding. Her favorite subject at Wilby was bookkeeping and to this she credits her knowledge in figures. She someday hopes to put this knowledge to work as a secretary. Corky will always remember the Christmas Assembly at Wilby among her other memories. ELAINE BARBARA CUMMINGS Shorty” May 3, 1941 Maloney ''A quiet exterior conceals much.” Activities: Y.W.C.A. 1, 2. Although on the quiet side, Elaine has made many friends while here in Wilby. In her quiet and sincere manner we are sure she will fulfill her ambition as a secretary in a hospital. Painting, embroidering, and roller skating are just a few of Elaine’s hob- bies and her pet peeve is people who think they are better than everyone else. Being able to make friends is one of the things Shorty considers she has gained and she will never forget her teachers, who have helped her receive her education. 20 MARIE ROSELLA DALEY Dolly” November 3, 1940 Russell It’s a woman’s privilege to change her mind.” Activities: Public Speaking Club; Program Committee 2, 3; C.Y.O. 4; Balance Sheet 3; School Office Staff 3. Being the friendly type, Dolly has at- tained a lot of friends. Dolly has on her list of activities collecting records, dancing, and roller skating. After graduation she hopes to become a Mrs.” WILLIAM JOSEPH DANCE Crash” March 12, 1940 Webster If personality were wealth he’d be a millionaire.” Activities: Bowling League 4; Balance Sheet 4; Class Book Staff 4; Key Club 2; Public Speaking Club 4; Chemistry Club 4; C.Y.O. 2. Crash’s favorite pastimes are horseback riding, swimming, roller skating and danc- ing which is a very logical hobby with his name. His plans for the future are to be- come a lawyer. We’ll watch for the sign of Attorney Dance. JUDITH ANN DAVIES Judi” September 22, 1941 Sprague Her little tongue was never still — talk it must and talk it will” Activities: Room Representative 1;.Balance Sheet Representative 4; Class Treasurer 3; Chairman of Ticket Committee Prom 3; Treasurer of C.Y.O. 3; Delante” - Y. Club 4. Judi’s” easy laugh and pleasing person- ality make her a must at every gathering. In her spare time she enjoys playing the piano, dancing, and swimming. Judi” thanks Wilby for her greater knowledge of the business world. This girl will be flying high in her future profession as an Airline Hostess. ELLEN VICTORIA DeLAURENTIS Goldilocks” March 22, 1941 Slocum ”Good things come in small packages” Activities: St. Lucy’s C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4. Tiny, cute, and full of fun, Goldilocks” brings any group alive with her funny way of expressing things. Ellen someday hopes to be a bookkeeper. When looking for Goldilocks”, why not try Picketts, for there is where she spends most of her time. She enjoys dancing, swimming, and also skating. EDWARD JOSEPH DAVIS Chink” April 17, 1940 Hillhouse High Why take life serious.” Activities: Room Representative 1, 2; Y” Group; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Chink is a very ambitious boy and we know that he will make a success of him- self. His hobbies include reading poems and listening to jazz records. Chink plans to be an undertaker when he finishes school. TERESA MARY DELLA CAMERA Terry” January 9, 1942 Wendell Cross To any chain of friendship, she’ll be a friendly link” Activities: Co-Manager Balance Sheet 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Squad; St. Peter and Paul C.Y.O. Y” Member. A cheerful, good-natured girl is our Terry.” She has made many friends during her years at Wilby. She plays the piano, dances, and roller-skates. With her cheer- ful and friendly disposition, Terry” should be a success in her chosen profession, sec- retarial work. LORRAINE R. DELINIKAITIS Lorry” Like a brook, I babble on forever” December 20, 1941 Gordon Swift Jr. High Activities: C.Y.O.; Room Representative 4; Balance Sheet Representative 3. Full of fun and always on the go, best describes Lorry. She likes swimming, roller skating, horseback riding, and dancing best of all her hobbies. Lorry will remember all the friends she has made at Wilby for a long, long time. Typing is her favorite subject, which will be a big help in her secretarial work. 21 Walsh DIANE DELMONTE Dee-Dee June 14, 1941 Not too serious, not to gay, but a super girl in every way.1 Activities: Blessed Sacrament C.Y.O. 1; Glee Club 3; Room Representative 4; Class Book Staff 4. Dee-Dee” enjoys art, roller skating, ice skating, and dancing. She feels she has ac- quired a good education here at Wilby. Dee-Dee’s” plans for the future are un- certain. EVELYN MARY DeLUCA Eveie” February 14, 1940 Webster A quiet exterior conceals much.” Activities: St. Lucy’s C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3; St. Lucy’s Children of Mary 1, 2, 3; Ala Phranada 2. Eveie is one of Wilby’s well-liked girls. Although you don’t hear much from her, she is always fun to have around. She en- joys golfing, bowling and collecting records. Eveie’s favorite subject is English and she plans to enter the University of Connecticut after graduation. 22 BARBARA DeSAPIO Barb” June 15, 1941 Hopeville Mischief lurks in every smile, she'll keep you guessing a while ” Activities: Delante 4; Senior Bowling League 4; C.Y.O. 1,2, 3,4. Barb’s” winning smile and carefree style have won her many friends here at Wilby. She can be found dancing, swimming, or bowling in her spare moments. Barb’s” hope for the future is to become a secretary. DOROTHEA CHARMAINE DEROIN Cherri” June 28, 1940 Washington The world is waiting to pay your price if you can but deliver what it needs ” Cherri spends much of her spare time in the 3 K’s luncheonette. She also likes cook- ing and sewing. When she thinks of Wilby, Cherri will remember the Wilby assemblies. Her favorite subject is shorthand which will be a great help to her in her chosen profes- sion of a medical secretary. RITA JANETA DESCHAINE Ree June 25, 1940 Frisbie An act of kindness is never lost.” Activities: St. Pius X C.Y.O.; Teacher at St. Pius Sunday School. Rce’s ambition is to be a secretary, after her graduation from Wilby. Her hobbies include swimming, art, dress making and horseback riding. She has made many friends during her four years at Wilby. Ree will always remember the wonderful time she had while receiving her education. MARGARET FRANCES DESCHENES Maggie” Blessed are the Joy makers.” September 4, 1940 St. Francis Xavier Activities: Girl’s Basketball Team 1;..Girls Club 1; C.Y.O. 1,2, 3, 4. Maggie, as she is known to her friends, considers the greatest good she has gained at Wilby the good education by which she may further herself after graduation. She will always remember the class picnic and be- lieves her pet peeve to be homework. Despite having the ambition to be an in- terior decorator, Maggie’s favorite subject was bookkeeping. Her hobbies include home decoration, sewing, and skating. JANICE MARIE DILLON Jan” April 14, 1940 St. Francis Xavier Mischief may be in a maiden's eye” Activities: Spanish Club 3, 4; Choir; Bowl- ing 3, 4; C.Y.O. 1,2, 3, 4. Jan’s future ambition is to become a li- censed practical nurse. Her favorite subject was English. She enjoys dancing, bowling, and collecting records. Jan's friendliness has won a warm spot in the hearts of many Wilbyites. FRANCES RENEE DIEM October 2, 1939 St. Ann’s School Mischief lurks in every smile, she'll keep you guessing for a while.” Activities: Banking Representative 3; VFW Junior Drum Corp; Bowling League 4; C.Y.O. Frances considers the greatest good gained at Wilby is the friends she has made. Her favorite subject was shorthand, one which will be essential in achieving her future career as a secretary of the state department. CAROL ANN DiCORPO July 9, 1941 Hopcvillc Rather shy, but fancy free, that's the way she seems to be.” Activities: C.Y.O.; Junior Red Cross Repre- sentative. Carol is one of our quiet girls with a pleasant personality. Her favorite pastimes are dancing, skating, art, and listening to music. We know Carol will be a success whether she decides to continue with her education or chooses secretarial work. KATHLEEN ANN DILLON Fuzzy” July 19, 1941 St. Francis Xavier A still small voice.” Activities: Italian Club Secretary 4; Ac- counting Club; Bowling League. Fuzzy is among the quiet but well liked girls at Wilby. Her hobbies include danc- ing, bowling, ice skating, and records. Fuz- zy is undecided as to a career. LILLIAN PIA DiMICHELE lil” April 29, 1939 Russell Activities: Banking Room Representative 3, Assistant Room Representative 3; Italian Club 4. Lil’s special interests are dancing, skating, and bowling. Her favorite subject is Italian. After graduation she plans to become either a beautician or a secretary. Will never forget Mr. Grady eh Lil? Her pet peeve” is homework. SUSAN DiNAPOLI Susie” October 1, 1941 Bunker Hill ”When a smile is in order, Susie has it” Activities: Junior Red Cross 4; C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3; Amiki (Yelub) 2, 3, 4. A pleasing smile, a gift of gab, and a friendly nature all went into the making up of this girl. Her friends say she’s the Great- est”, and this is not an understatement. Susie” likes to dance, swim, collect records, and read. To become a foreign trade sec- retary is her goal. JEANNETTE CAROL DOUGLAS J December 23, 1941 Slocum Ambition has no risk.” Activities: Pearl Street Neighborhood House. J” is a happy-go-lucky girl. She always has a joke to tell. You can always find her behind the wheel of her car. Her ambition is to be a secretary or an IBM operator. With such a pleasing personality and her strong desire to succeed, we know she will be a success. 24 FLORENCE MARY DOOLADY Flo” July 3, 1941 Wendell L. Cross How natural is joy.” Activities: C.Y.O. 1; Junior Red Cross Rep- resentative 2; Y.W.C.A. 4; Accounting Club 4. Here is a girl with a pleasant smile and personality to match. Flo’s spare time is devoted to swimming, dancing, and skating. After graduation, Flo plans to be a steno- grapher, a job at which she just can’t help but succeed. PHYLLIS ANN DURSO Phil” December 30, 1941 W. Tinker In any chain of friendship, she’ll be a friendly link” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 4; Legion of Mary 4. You are likely to find Phil” playing bad- minton or listening to popular music. Phil” attributes Wilby with teaching her how to get along with people. Phil” spends her spare time in church. We are sure she will be a success in her future career as a nun. VALERIE RAE DUVAL Val” March 2, 1941 Mary Abbott Her sunny smiles, her winsome ways, will gain her friends, wherever she strays.” Activities: Immaculate Conception C.Y.O. 2, 3, 4; Secretary of C.Y.O. 4; Room Rep- resentative 2; Y.W.C.A. Amiki” 4; C.Y.O. Bowling 2, 3; Senior Bowling 4; District Council Representative C.Y.O. 4. A friendly smile and a nice disposition can best describe Val. She enjoys dancing, bowling, ice skating and traveling. She’ll long remember her school activities and her school friends. Val’s pet peeve is too much homework. She considers typing and short- hand her greatest gains at Wilby. Some lucky executive will have Val as his secre- tary. RONALD JAMES EDMONDS Ronnie” January 15, 1942 Barnard All work and no fun is no life for me.” Activities: Basketball 2; Class Book Staff; Saint Patricks C.Y.O.; Boys Club. Ronnie” as most of his friends call him is one of Wilby’s most versatile young stu- dents. Playing basketball, golf, baseball and working with mechanical devices are some of his many interests. Even though Ronnie hasn't decided on his future ambition, we’re sure he will succeed in whatever he chooses. THOMAS JAMES DWYER Tucker” July 1, 1941 Slocum «i His tongue is never still — talk it must and talk it will.” Activities: C.Y.O. District Council; Ac- counting Club 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Bowling 3, 4. Tucker” can be seen around the halls almost anytime, especially running errands. His desire is to become a sales manager and with his gift of gab he is sure to be a success. GAYLE MARGARET EVERETT Gay” June 8, 1941 Woodrow Wilson Eat, drink, and he merry, for tomorrow we die!” Activities: Balance Sheet Representative 1, 2, 3; Bowling League 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Balance Sheet Staff 4; Room Representative 3; St. Lucy's C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4. An easy smile and a good sense of humor are two of Gayle’s outstanding traits. Her hobbies include singing, dancing, and eat- ing pizza. A future as a stenographer will put to use the shorthand she enjoyed in Mr. Skehan’s room. MAURICE ETERGINIO Moe” October 30, 1941 B. W. Tinker '71 work and no fun is no life for me.” Activities: Key Club 2, 3, 4; C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming Team 1, 2, (Crosby); School Page-2 (Crosby). Moe” hails from Tinker School and finds enjoyment in fixing cars and skin diving. He dislikes Wilby’s crowded cafeteria tables and lists English as his favorite subject. His greatest ambition is to become an electrical engineer. HELENE ANN FEEST Butch” September 23, 1940 Sprague Cheerful, Frank and Free.” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; Delante; Senior Bowling League 4. Helene came to us from Sprague and her cheerfull manner will long be remembered by her friends. Butch’s special interests and hobbies are swimming, listening to records and dancing. Her favorite subject is book- keeping. Her greatest gain at Wilby was knowledge and friends. Butch will long remember the Christmas Assembly. She’ll be going into the secretarial field and has thoughts of becoming an Air Line Hostess. MARY ANN FERRUCC1 Ferruch February 28, 1941 Middlebury Memorial Short, sweet, and always neat” Activities: Room Representative 1; Amiki 2, 3; Banking Chairman 3, 4; History Club 4, Treasurer 4; Italian Club 4. Mary Ann, a future receptionist has a part in many activities. Dancing is one of her favorite hobbies. She is a lot of fun, and has a pleasing personality. ARMAND FICETO ’Tootsy” November 10, 1941 Duggan A sound mind and body make a man.” Activities: Key Club 1, 2, 3; Secretary of Key Club 3; Italian Club 2, 3, 4; President Italian Club 3, Vice President 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class President. Duggan’s loss was Wilby’s gain when Armand entered our school four years ago. A top-notch baseball and basketball player, Footsy also enjoys hunting and swimming. He will long remember our Junior Prom, and we will long remember his efforts to make it a success. Footsy’s ambition is to be a coach. JANET FLORENCE FITZGERALD Jan” January 12, 1942 Mary Abbott Quiet, but yet nice to know.” Activities: Local Advent Christian Youth Fellowship, President 3, Vice President 4; District Local Advent Christian Youth Fel- lowship, Secretary 4; Spanish Club 4; Glee Club 3; Chemistry Club 3; Sunday School Teacher 3, 4; High School Bible Club 3; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Grammar School Secretary 4; Y.W.C.A. President 4; Class Book Staff 4. Jan, a quiet and charming girl, has made many friends during her years at Wilby. Her special interests include music, art and creative writing. Jan plans to become a successful child welfare social worker in the future. ROSELLA FREEDO Ro” January 8, 1942 Barnard Sober, but not serious — quiet, but not idle.” Activities: Public Speaking 4; C.Y.O. A kind disposition and a pleasing per- sonality arc some of Ro’s assets. Ro’s” hobbies include dancing, cooking, sewing, and listening to records. Her future lies in the field of hair dressing. JANICE GAGNON Jan” February 25, 1942 Chase Softly speaks and softly smiles.” Activities: Y.W.C.A.; Miss Hutchinson’s Office 4; Library 4. Jan enjoys roller skating, dancing and collecting records. Since her favorite sub- ject has been shorthand, we feel certain that Jan will be successful as she pursues her ambition to become a secretary. CAROL ANITA FRINK - Frinkie” November 27, 1941 Bucks Hill Quiet first but look again” Activities: Y.W.C.A. 2; Glee Club 3; Chemistry Club 4. Carol appears to be one of our quiet seniors but her friends know different. She enjoys art, jazz, and sports. Carol hopes to spend her future years teaching. GAYLE JEANETTE FRITZ Fritzie” January 1, 1942 Prospect Community Her little tongue was never still — talk it must and talk it will.” Activities: Junior Red Cross 2; Spanish Club 3; Banking Representative 3; Baptist Youth Fellowship. Fritzie's hobbies are dancing and archi- tecture. She will long remember the bas- ketball games and cheering. Gayle feels her greatest good gained at Wilby was the ex- perience she acquired in secretarial work. Her big ambition in life is to get married. RITA MARGARET GALLUCCI Rita” September 16, 1941 Sacred Heart Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Activities: History Club 3; Bookkeeping Club 4; Italian Club 3; President 4; Balance Sheet Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Banking Representa- tive 3; Kappa Tau Club 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Editor of Class Book; Senior Bowling League, Junior Bowling League; Pep Squad; Italian Newspaper. Rita has been very active in her four years at Wilby. Her friendly ''Hi'’ has won her many friends here. Her main interests lie in bowling, swimming and basketball. Rita plans to become a C. P. A. Wilby’s loss will become UConn’s gain in the fall of ’59. SHIRLEY ANN GAUDIOSI Shirl” January 15, 1942 Slocum Quiet first but look again.” Activities: I.C.C. 3; Secretary Kappa Tau 4; Kappa Tau 1, 2, 3, 4. Bright, peppy, and understanding is Shirl”. These qualities will make her an efficient secretary. Shirl’s hobbies are golf, dancing, and eating pizza. She is friendly, helpful, and courteous. Her favorite sub- ject is shorthand, which will enable her to go on in her chosen field of secretarial work. JUNE AUDREY GEARY Crunch” May 16, 1941 Wendell Cross Her tongue was never still — talk it must and talk it will.” Activities: YW.C.A. 4; Accounting Club 4; Class Book Staff 4; Y.P.F. 1, 2, 3, 4. A friendly personality with bubbling good spirits best describes June. While at Wilby, she has gained many friends. When not around, June can be found skating or telling jokes. Her hope is to become a successful secretary. PATRICIA ANN GEIGLE Giggles” July 27, 1941 SS. Peter Paul Splitting the air with noise.” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; Y.W.C.A. 2, 3, 4; Accounting Club 4; Class Book Staff 4; Bowling League 4; Grammar School Sec- retary 4. Fun-loving and witty is our Pat. This pert senior has won many friends at Wilby. Dancing, roller skating, and ice skating are among her favorite hobbies. Pat’s plans are to become a secretary. Pat will longest remember the teachers and assemblies. LOUISE GIANNELLI Lou” September 8, 1941 Walsh 'To knoiv her is to like her better.” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4. Lou has proved to be a welcome addition to our student body. Collecting jazz records and dancing are her hobbies out of school. In school her favorite subject was United States History. Her plans for the future is to be a private secretary. PAMELA LOUISE GENSLER Pam” November 13, 1941 Middlebury Memorial A light heart lives long.” Activities: Spanish Club 3; Banking Rep- resentative 3. Pam” is one of Wilby’s attractive girls. Her cheerful smile and sparkling personality are some of her assets. Ice skating and dancing are her main interests. Pam will long remember Wilby’s exciting basketball games. Pam’s hope is to be a secretary. 28 GRACE JANE GIANNETTO Grade” April 22, 1941 Frisbie A good smile is the sunshine of wisdom.” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bookkeeping Club 4. Grade” finds pleasure in roller skating, dancing, and swimming. She is a friend to all who know her and has a smile for all her classmates as she walks through the Wilby corridors. Our future secretary dis- likes too much homework, but selects Eng- lish as her favorite subject. LEONORA THERESA GRIFFIN Lee” September 25, 1941 Wendell L. Cross The quiet one with no worry or care. Activities: YW.C.A. 1, 2. Lee, with her sparkling green eyes and becoming dimple will always be remember- ed at Wilby. Her greatest gain at Wilby is making a host of friends. Lee’s hobbies are tennis, swimming and especially listening to jazz music. After graduation Lee plans to go to college to continue in the secretarial field. KATHERINE ANN GOODELL Kathy” July 22, 1941 Exeter Elementary In any chain of friendship, she’d be a friendly link.” Activities: Mill Plain Youth Fellowship; Bookkeeping Club 4. Kathy” came to us from Exeter, New Hampshire. Her main hobbies are dancing, bowling, and swimming. She feels her greatest good gain at Wilby is the know- ledge of how to get along with others. Kathy hopes to achieve the position of a medical secretary. GALE ANN GRAHAM September 3, 1941 Lewis Central School, New Jersey Quiet and unassuming.” Activities: Girls’ Choral Society 2; Sunday School Teacher 2; Church Choir 1, 2; French Club 2; Girl Scouts 1, 2; Basketball Team 1, 2 (New Jersey). Anyone hear Gale, I don’t think so, be- cause she is very quiet. Gale enjoys swim- ming, horseback riding and painting. Her ambition is to be an artist and we know she has some fine qualities to be one. DIANNE GRYGAITIS June 4, 1940 Bunker Hill A good heart is worth gold.” Activities: Blessed Sacrement C.Y.O. Conversation will never be lacking with Dianne present. Dianne’s favorite subject is bookkeeping and her pet peeve is the no smoking rule. Her main ambition is to get married. PATRICK VINCENT GRIFFIN Griff” January 25, 1942 Mary Abbott Life is far too important a thing to talk seriously about.” Pat graduated from Mary Abbott. His main ambition is to become a reporter. He considers his education as the good he has received at Wilby and he will remember the students. Griff”, as his friends call him, claims his second home” is Pat’s” and his pet peeve is the second cafe in his senior year. While attending Wilby, he favored bookkeeping as a subject. 29 SANDRA K. GUERRERA Sandi” September 10, 1941 Frisbie A downright, upright, all-American girl” Activities: Senior Bowling League 4. Sweet, sincere, and sociable can best de- scribe Sandi. Spending money, sewing, and horseback riding keep her pretty busy when she isn’t in school. Her favorite subject is art, which will be very helpful in her further studying of Commercial Art. MARY ANN GUGLIOTTI ’’Bobby August 7, 1941 Woodrow Wilson Her little tongue was never still — talk it must and talk it will.” Activities: Cheerleading 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Red Cross Representative 3; St. Lucy C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; St. Lucy Chil- dren of Mary 1, 2, 3, 4; President of Chemistry Club 4. Bobby whose sparkling personality and winning smile has won her so many friends, enjoys collecting dolls, reading books, watching TV, golf and going to basketball games. She will always remember Wilby’s cafe and spirited assemblies. Bobby’s favorite subject is Algebra. She attributes to Wilby, the furthering of her knowledge and the meeting of new friends. To become a nurse is her main ambition. DIANE HALLAWAY Di- May 14, 1941 Bunker Hill Full of pep. full of fun, a laugh and a smile for everyone” Activities: Rainbow Girls; Y.W.C.A.; Bowl- ing 3; Girls Club. Did you see that car whiz by? Look at it closely, it might have been Di, because she enjoys going for rides. Her hobbies are swimming and skating and her main interest is Marty. Di lists her greatest gain at Wilby as the ability to get along with others Her ambition is to be a housewife. DIANA M. GUIDITTA Smily” January 5, 1942 Sprague Here is a girl that is quite small; yet her smile is seen by all.” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4. Dancing eyes and a warm friendly smile are two features that everyone recognizes about Diana. Her ambition in life is to be a telephone operator or a secretary. We know whichever she chooses she will be successful. RICHARD EUGENE HAMEL Rich June 22, 1941 Washington School A right friendly boy.” Activities: Road Vikings Car Club; Our Lady of Lourdes C.Y.O. 2, 3, 4. Rich is a fine looking and very neat boy. His favorite hobbies are working on cars and dancing. Someday he hopes to be a postal clerk. With Rich on the job, we can be sure the mail will get through. SANDRA MARY HANSON Sande” November 17, 1941 Hopevilie Full of fun and mischief too, . doing things she shouldn’t do.” Activities: Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Co- Captain 4; Senior Bowling 3, 4; Sigma Phi 1, 2, 3; Delmega 4; St. Francis C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3,4. A friendly smile and a nice disposition can best describe Sande. She enjoys dancing, skating, and sports in general, which ac- counts for her interest and enthusiasm in cheerleading. After graduation Sande’s am- bition lies in the secretarial field. BARBARA A. HOGG Barb” July 25, 1941 Bunker Hill It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends .” Activities: St. Mary Magdelan C.Y.O., Chil- dren of Mary; Class Book Staff 4. Barb is one of Wilby's quieter girls hail- ing from Bunker Hill. Her favorite subject at Wilby was biology. Playing records, watching television and ice skating are her favorite pastimes. Barb is planning to be- come a Mrs. after graduation. VIRGINIA ANN HART Ginger” September 9, 1939 St. Ann She appears quiet, but we wonder.” Activities: Children of Mary 1; C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3; Balance Sheet, Alternate Room Rep- resentative 4. Although Ginger” seems quiet, she al- ways has a friendly word and smile for everyone she sees. Her hobbies are col- lecting records, ice skating, and bowling. We know that with Ginger's patience and congenial manner, her hopes to be a beauti- cian will pay her big dividends. f If CLEMENTINE HOLT Tinety” June 8, 1941 Maysville Elementary A girl with pleasant ways.” Activities: Pearl Street Neighborhood House; Choir. Clementine is very serious about school. Her ambition is to enter Business School. Dancing and basketball are her special interests. With her knowledge she will reach her goal. MARY A. HUBBELL February 21, 1942 Prospect Community Her words are trusty heralds of her mind.” Activities: P.Y.F. Congregational Church; Red Cross; Bookkeeping Club 4. Mary is quiet but she is a good person to discuss things with. Mary’s hobbies are ice skating and dancing. She also enjoys basketball games. When looking for Mary you might try the Prospect Dairy Bar. Mary plans to be a secretary after graduation. 31 DIANE ELEANOR IZZO Di” April 7, 1941 St. Joseph Who knows what she thinks.” Activities: Italian Club; Chemistry Club; St. Michael’s C.Y.O.; C.Y.O. Newspaper Staff. Di, who seems very quiet is always ready to help others with their problems. She enjoys drawing pictures and studying the weather. Di’s ambition is to become a nurse and we hope she will fulfill this desire. MAE LEONA JACKSON Little Bit” April 18, 1941 Ansonia Jr. High Her ways are ways of pleasantness.” Activities: Spanish Club 4; Chemistry Club 4; Projectionist Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Secretary of U. Board, and Substitute Sun- day School Teacher. Neat, attractive Mae always has a kind word to give. Her hobbies are music, sports, and sea shell collecting. Her ambition is to be a nurse, and with such a beautiful smile, she will be a comfort to all her patients. MARGARET JANNETTY “Peggy” February 24, 1941 Russell Be silent and safe.” Activities: Blessed Sacrament C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; C.Y.O. Bowling League 1, 2, 3, 4; Italian Club 3, 4. Peggy’s special interests are playing the piano, which she does so well, and listening to good music. She someday hopes to be- come a private secretary and with her typ- ing ability we know she will succeed. If you ever see Peggy with a frown, you will know it is because she has to go out in the snowy weather. VIRGINIA CAROLE JAGER “Ginny” November 19, 1940 Frisbie In my desk my books do lie, they're at rest and so am I.” Activities: Chemistry Club 4; St. Pius X C.Y.O. 2, 3; Senior Class Book Staff 4; Senior Prom Committee 4. Ginny’s” favorite pastimes are sewing, cooking, dancing and skating. Her favorite subject is Problems of Democracy. She considers the many friends she made the greatest gain at Wilby. Ginny” will also remember the fun she had at cafe. She plans to become an airline hostess after gradua- tion. 32 LILLIAN ANN JEFFERSON “Eddie” August 30, 1941 Walsh Smile and the world smiles with you.” Activities: Glee Club 1, 3; Projectionist Club 3, 4; Chemistry Club; Balance Sheet 1; AME Zion Youth Group; Stanley Ralph Choraleers; Cathedral Choir. “Eddie” always has a smile on her face and a song on her lips. Her ambition is to be a music instructor. Her hobbies are boys, bowling, music, and dancing. With such a lovely voice, she will truly be a good inspira- tion as well as an instructor for her students. BARBARA ANN JOHNSON Barb” June 28, 1941 Chase In my desk my books do lie,., they're at rest and so am I ” Activities: C.Y.O.; Balance Sheet 1, 2; Y.W.C.A. Secretary 2, 3, 4; Pep Squad 4. When you are taking a trip in an airplane notice the stewardess, it may be Barb, for her ambition is to be an airplane hostess. When looking for Barb, you might find her at the Tower Grill, having coffee. She en- joys dancing, roller skating, and bowling. We know with Barb’s pleasing personality she will succeed in all she attempts. EVA ANNETTE KIRILENKO Blondi April 7, 1940 Webster All that glitters, is not gold. Activities: Balance Sheet Representative 3, 4; Glee Club; C.Y.O.; R” Club; Sunday School Teacher; Church Choir. Because of her easy smile and pleasant personality, Eva will long be remembered by all her many friends. Eva’s hobbies are bowling, dancing, singing, and cooking. Eva’s aim is to become a successful stenogra- pher. Bert” December 29, 1941 Good Hope (Va.) ,She appears to be quiet, but we wonder. Activities: Spanish Club 4. Under Bertie’s quietness and seriousness you will find a keen sense of humor. Read- ing, Modern Jazz or Latin American music, and piano lessons fill her spare time. Her ambition is to be a secretary and a Mission- ary. Bertie’s winning smile and pleasant personality will help her to reach her goal. JOYCE ANN KOSLOWSKI Joy” September 10, 1941 Slocum As a Wilbyite she’s our tops, As a friend she’s liked a lot. Activities: Room Representative 3, 4; 2nd Year Spanish Club Treasurer 4; Junior Bowling League; Senior Bowling League; Children of Mary; St. Stanislaus C.Y.O.; Junior Prom Committee; Class Book Staff 4; Kappa Tau Club 2, 3, 4; ICC Representa- tive 3, 4; Fife and Drum Corps; Pep Squad 4; Future Teacher’s of America Club; Jun- ior Red Cross Representative 2. Joy’s biggest asset is her vitality. She’s friendly, full of vim and vigor, and always on the go. Joy hopes to become a school teacher and with these traits she is sure to be a good one. Her hobbies include swim- ming, dancing, skating, bowling, and going to basketball games. CAROL JOAN KNOTT Car” March 8, 1941 Barnard Cheerful, frank, and free.” Activities: Secretary of the 3rd year Italian Club 4; Mt. Carmel C.Y.O.; Mt. Carmel Children of Mary; Pep Squad; Delmega of Y.W.C.A. 4. Carol is a girl who is friendly with her fellow classmates and full of fun. She en- joys dancing and collecting records. She will long remember our first Christmas Assembly and the friends she has gained. Carol’s favorite subject, while at Wilby was typing, which will help her in her career, to work with I. B. M. machines. 33 SHEILA KATHERINE KOT March 25, 1941 Russell Clothes are things that I admire, Fancy charms and sweet attire.” Activities: St. Anne’s C.Y.O.; Treasurer of Bookkeeping Club 4. Sheila enjoys dancing, roller skating, bowling, and basketball. She credits Wilby for her business education and declares that she will long remember the Wilby faculty. With bookkeeping as her favorite subject, we know she will be one of our best book- keepers in the future. BARBARA DOROTHY KRUKAUSKAS ’'Hon” May 26, 1941 Barnard Silence is more eloquent than words.” Activities: Y.W.C.A. 1, 2; C.Y.O. A sprinkle of freckles, a squeaky laugh, that’s Hon.” Hon” is quiet but not very serious and always enjoys a good joke. Her hobbies are ice skating and collecting pop” records. We know that the man that gets Hon as his private secretary, will find her efficient and very dependable. ANDREA ELSIE KULMANN Andy” January 29, 1942 Hendricken Laugh and the world laughs with you, Weep and you weep alone.” Activities: Youth Fellowship 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Treas- urer 3; Class Book Staff 4; Rainbow Girls; Spanish Newspaper. Andy, with her winning smile and care- free style, has many friends here at Wilby. There’s no time for seriousness with Andy around, as her happy-go-lucky way brings out the lighter side of life. Her favorite pas- times are car racing, reading, and ice skat- ing. With her enthusiasm and initiative, Andy is sure to reach her goal as an execu- tive secretary. RITA M. LaBRECQUE March 18, 1941 Duggan A quiet girl with a wealth of friendliness.” Activities: St. Patrick’s C.Y.O. 3, 4; Bank- ing Representative 4. Rita who’s one of Wilby’s seen but not heard” girls, spends her spare time reading and listening to music. Although a quiet girl Rita has attained many friends among students and teachers. She will always remember Wilby’s Christmas Assembly and the knowledge she received for the business world. Her pet peeve is the crowded cafe. Her favorite subject is typing. Rita plans to become a good secretary. 34 HELEN MARY LaFLAMME Hei” July 16, 1941 Maloney A laugh is worth a hundred groans.” Helen is a small girl with a powerful laugh who always enjoys a joke. Her hob- bies include dancing and skating. She thanks Wilby for her many friends which will always stand out in her mind above all else. Helen’s favorite subject, Shorthand, will be a big asset in her chosen vocation, that of an efficient secretary. IRENE GEORGETTE LAGASSE Smiley” December 10, 1940 Saint Ann’s A good smile is the sunshine of wisdom.” Activities: Room Representative 2; Bowl- ing 4; Glee Club 1; St. Ann’s C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3,4. Smiley has her eyes on being a Dental Assistant in the future. Her interests are sports cars, records, dancing, shopping for clothes and basketball. Wilby has helped Smiley to overcome shyness and to get along with her many new friends. ROBERT E. LAUER Bob” August 2, 1941 Chase All work and no fun is no life for me.” Another future teacher is Bob. Chase School certainly lost an ideal student when Bob entered Wilby. Cars and sports in gen- eral keep him pretty busy after school hours. Bob's favorite period is 3rd — Study! Sonny August 27, 1940 Walsh Comedian at large.” Activities: Key Club 2; C.Y.O. 2. It would be hard to find a more genial fellow than Sonny. His hobbies are sing- ing, playing the piano, and playing billiards. His one ambition is to be a millionaire, one of his many jokes. FRANCIS RONALD LANARO BARBARA ANN LaVIGNE Babs” March 26, 1941 St. Ann’s ”A quiet exterior conceals much” Activities: Junior Bank Representative 3; Accounting Club 4; St. Ann’s C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3. Barbara hails from St. Ann’s. Her special interests arc dancing, swimming, collecting photographs, and ice skating. Her greatest good gain at Wilby, claims Bab”, is the experience of secretarial practice. Her am- bition is to be a court reporter. Her pet peeve” is the crowded cafe and her second home is the State Theatre, her place of employment. Her favorite subject is book- keeping. We know that with her friendly and quiet disposition she will make a fine impression upon whatever field of business she may enter. BARBARA ANN LAWSON Barb January 16, 1941 Middlebury Memorial Happiness is contagious.” Activities: St. John of The Cross C.Y.O.; Chemistry Club 4; Italian Club 4. Barb is another senior who plans to make nursing her career. Some of her special interests are swimming and ice skating. If you ever want to find Barb look in the near- est movie theater. Like many of us Barb will always remember the Junior Prom. Her favorite subject is Italian. 35 JANICE LcCLERC Jan” October 26, 1940 St. Ann’s Good things come in small packages.” Activities: St. Ann’s C.Y.O. I, 2, 3, 4; Chil- dren of Mary; Member of District Council; C.Y.O. Treasurer 3. Janice is one of Wilby’s small and quiet Seniors. She enjoys music and dancing. Janice will long remember all our school assemblies. Looking ahead, into the future, Janice plans to be a beautician. JAMES JOSEPH LEE Jim” June 5, 1940 Russell No man can ever rise above that at which he aims” Activities: Bowling League; C.Y.O. Jim’s brilliant red hair, shiny freckles, and blue eyes have made him a popular figure around Wilby. Jim’s main interests are cars, swimming, and golfing. Jim would like to have his own business some day. With his initiative and cheerful ways, he will surely have a thriving business career. CAROL ANN LEWIS Carie” July 24, 1940 St. Francis Xavier Full of pep, full of fun, a laugh and a smile for everyone.” Activities: Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Cap- tain 4; Room Representative 1, 2, 3; Treas- urer of Chemistry Club 3; Vice President Italian Club 4; Red Cross Representative 2; C.Y.O. 1; Italian Newspaper 4. Carrie, our energetic and always cheerful Co-Captain of the cheerleaders, plans to be a dancing teacher after her days at Wilby are completed. Among Carie’s recreations are bowling, swimming and ice skating. Her pet peeve” is people going up the down stairs and down the up stairs. She can also be found at the dancing studio which she considers her second home. Carie’s favorite subject is general science. DIANE BERNADETTE LOISELLE July 22, 1939 St. Ann’s School Seen but not heard.” Activities: C.Y.O.; Children of Mary. Diane is a very quiet girl. She is one of our future secretaries. In the past four years, Diane has made many friends here at Wilby. The knowledge that she has gained will help Diane in her future vocation. ELIZABETH ANN LINDSEY Liz” May 29, 1941 St. Mary’s Away with books, we re here for fun.” Activities: C.Y.O.; Children of Mary. Liz has an exceptional gift of laughter. To her friends she is a joker, poet, and dramatist. She is gay and always on the move. Liz” likes to swim, dance, ride horses, and go golfing. Her aim in life is to be a nurse. We know that with Liz’s” personality she will keep all the patients in stitches, operation or not. 36 MARGO ELINOR LOOMER Marg” June 18, 1941 Mary Abbott Rather shy but fancy free, that’s the way she’ll always be.” Activities: Kamalee 3; Amiki 4; St. Michael’s C.Y.O. 3. Marg is one of our quiet seniors. She considers skill in typing and shorthand her greatest gains at Wilby. She enjoys reading or listening to records. Her plans for the future are to become an Airline hostess. PATRICIA ANN LONGHI Pat” September 27, 1941 Anderson If personality were wealth, she’d be a milltoniare.” Activities: Balance Sheet 3; Room Rep- resentative 4; Bowling League 3; Class Book Staff 4; Chemistry Club 4; C.Y.O.; Red Cross 2; Prom Committee 3; Pep Squad 4; Italian Newspaper 4. Pat is one of our popular seniors here at Wilby. Her favorite subject is Algebra and she credits Wilby with the many new friends she made. Her hobbies are collecting rec- ords and sewing. Pat is going into a nursing career after graduation. JANET LOUISE LONGO Jan” October 19, 1941 Barnard Sometimes I sit and think and so met titles I just sit.” Activities: Y.W.C.A. 1,2, 3,4. Anyone see Jan? If you don’t, she may be still sleeping because one of her greatest peeves is getting up in the morning. Jan’s hobby is collecting records and she now has quite a collection of them. Janet someday hopes to become a private secretary, which is very common to most Wilby grads. LUCILLE DIANA LUCIAN Lu” July 22, 1941 Barnard To worry little, to study less, is her idea of happiness.” Activities: Treasurer of Kappa Tau; Y.W.C.A.; Vice-President of Kappa Tau 4. Lu, with a friendly face and a disposition to go with it, has made many friends at Wilby. She enjoys dancing, golf, baseball and basketball games. Wilby’s Christmas Assembly and her favorite subject, English, will be among her fondest memories. Lu can also be found hanging around Shirley Gaudiosi’s house. VIRGINIA MAY LoRUSSO Ginny” March 10, 1941 Frisbic Homework facinates me, 1 could sit and look at it for hours.” Activities: Italian Club 3, 4; St. Pius C.Y.O. 1, 2; Chemistry Club Secretary 4. Ginny is one of our most quiet girls, but as her many friends will tell you she has a pleasing personality. Sewing, dancing, and skating make up her special interests. After graduation Ginny plans to become an x-ray technician. 37 RITA ANN MACKENZIE Re-Re April 27, 1941 Driggs A thing of beauty is a joy forever” Activities: Y.P.F. St. John’s Church 1; Rain- bow Girls 2, 3; Glee Club 1. Sweet, pretty, and petite, is Rita. Her sparkling eyes, gleaming hair, and quiet charm have made her a favorite among her classmates. Rita’s ambition is to become a secretary. Her favorite pastimes arc col- lecting records, designing clothes, and danc- ing. CAROL ANN MAGALDI Shorty” October 28, 1940 Tinker ' Silence accompanies dignity.'' Activities: Bookkeeping Club 4; St. Thomas’s C.Y.O. Shorty is a quiet, friendly girl who en- joys music and dancing. She spends most of her spare time at the movies. Carol en- joys bookkeeping and hopes to become a successful bookkeeper in the years to come. JOSEPH MICHAEL MARCELYNAS Joe” January 28, 1941 St. Joseph A true sportsman — loved by all” Activities: Football 2, 4. Joe is one of our popular boys. He is never seen without a warm, friendly smile. He enjoys working on engines and motors. We have no doubt that he will be as popular as an electrician as he was here at Wilby. CAROL ANN MARINO February 12, 1942 Frisbie Her smile is like a rainbow flashing from a misty sky.” Activities: Chemistry Club 4; C.Y.O.; Bowl- ing Team, Secretary. Carol, a quiet and likable person, should make a big success of her ambition, teach- ing. Busy as a bee with dancing, bowling, drawing and reading, Carol still has time to remember the many friends she has made while at Wilby and the wonderful Christ- mas Assembly. 38 REGINA MARINO April 8, 1941 Barnard Here’s a girl that is quite small, yet her smile is seen by all” Activities: Junior Prom Decorating Com- mittee; Y” Member; St. Pius X C.Y.O.; Red Representative 1; History Club 3; Sen- ior Bowling League. Pretty, petite, captivating smile, all speak of Regina, Barnard’s loss, but Wilby’s gain. She enjoys dancing, bowling, stylish clothes and eating. After graduation, Regina plans to become a hairdresser. MARY NANCY MARONE December 27, 1940 St. Thomas There’s a little mischief in every girl ” Activities: C.Y.O.; Balance Sheet Represen- tative 4; Banking Representative 3. Mary is a good-natured, fun-loving girl whose spirit of good fellowship made her justly popular. She plans to become a sec- retary after graduation. LUCILLE PATRICIA MARTONE ‘Tat” September 6, 1949 Chase School Smile and the world smiles with you ” Activities: Secretary of 2nd Year Italian Club 4; C.Y.O. 1. You can always tell ”Pat” by her friendly smile and pleasing personality. Tat” en- joys dancing, music, skating, and driving. She considers her greatest gain at Wilby to be the understanding of herself and others. After graduation Pat” plans to become a secretary. DORIS MARTIN Dor” May 5, 1941 St. Louis Blessed are the joy makers.” Activities: St. Pius C.Y.O.; Chemistry Club 4. A cheerful smile and carefree style can best describe Dor. She enjoys collecting records, ice skating, and dancing. Her goal is to become an X-ray technician. LINDA JOY MARSHALL Lyn” September 25, 1940 Bunker Hill Silence is golden ” Activities: T.B. League 2, 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 2, 3, 4. Lyn’s friendly smile and soft spoken manner have won her many friends. Her special interests include music and ceramics. Like many of us, Lyn will remember Wil- by's teachers for a long time. Lyn hopes to become a Secretary. LUCILLE ANN McCARTHY Lucy” October 24, 1941 Stevens High School Claremont, New Hampshire A soft smile and happy-go-lucky air banish all worry and care” Activities: Basketball 1, 2; Softball 1; Jun- ior Prom Committee 3. Lucy came to us as a senior Claremont, New Hampshire where she was an active member of the basketball and softball team, plus the Junior Prom Committee. Her spe- cial interests include swimming and skating. The thing Lucy will remember longest about Wilby is the confusion caused by the workmen. Her ambition is to become a secretary, and with shorthand as her fav- orite subject we are sure she will make an ideal one. 39 ELESE ROSE McCORMICK Ero June 18, 1941 Driggs Believe only half of what you see and nothing that you hear.” Activities: Glee Club; Spanish Club 3, 4; Chemistry Club; Choir; Class Book Staff Projectionist Club A.M.E. Zion Youth Group; Junior Usher Board; Gems Basket- ball Team. Ero's ambition is to be a nurse. With biology as her favorite subject and her bright cheery smile she will be a successful one. Ero’s hobbies are swimming, basket- ball, and skating. WILLIAM ANDREW McCULLOUGH Windy” May 10, 1940 Chase ”1 will be a slave to no habit, therefore, farewell tobacco.” Activities: Room Representative 4; Baseball Team 3; Member — Pacers Auto Club 3, 4; Vice-President Public Speaking Club 4. Windy came to us from Chase. His spe- cial interests include working on cars, bowl- ing, and swimming. His main ambition is to become a commercial photographer. He will remember longest the football rallies and the Christmas assemblies at Wilby. Windy considers the greatest good gained by him at Wilby, the meeting of many people. His pet-peeve” is the no smok- ing rule and his second home” is Treat’s Luncheonette. He favors Public Speaking as a subject. We believe Wilby will re- member Windy for his wonderful sense of hvmor and friendly disposition. 1 ROSE MARIE MICHIELLI Rosi” November 19, 1941 Russell 'It matters not how long we live, but how.” Activities: C.Y.O. 1. Rosi is friendly and well liked. After school Rosi can be found either at her girlfriends house writing or listening to music. Her pleasant personality should help her to achieve her ambition which is to be a journalism secretary. THERESA ANN MELCHIONE Terry” July 5, 1941 Russell Seen but not heard.” Terry” is one of our quiet but likeable girls who enjoys art and journalism. She considers her confidence as her greatest achievement at Wilby. Homework is Terry” pet peeve and her favorite sub- ject is history. Look at a local skating rink if you are looking for Terry. After gradu- ation, Terry hopes to be a housewife. 40 LORRAINE EDITH MICLETTE Lud” August 25, 1941 Sprague ”Good nature brings many friends.” Activities: St. Michael’s C.Y.O. Friendly, sweet and nice to know, Lud is welcome anyplace she may go. Lorraine enjoys dancing, ice skating, and buying ciothes. When looking for Lud, you won’t find her doing homework, but most likely she’ll be with Dee. Her ambition is to be a secretary and later a housewife. ROSALIE MILITE Chickie” December 29, 1941 St. Joseph She is witty, she is wise, she's a terror for her size.” Activities: Red Cross Representative 2; Banking Representative 3. Chickie, who came to us in her sopho- more year, enjoys dancing, collecting' little items and putting them on her bedroom wall, roller skating and ice skating. Her wonderful sense of humor and ability to make friends easily arc great assets she pos- sesses. You are apt to find Chick at her sec- ond home, Anna Lee’s house. She will long remember Wilby’s football team and the education she received here. Shorthand is her favorite subject which will aid in her ambition which is to become a medical secretary. MARJORIE ANN MILLER Marj” January 29, 1941 Frisbie Seen but not heard.” Activities: Room Representative 2; Chemis- try Club 4. Marj's ambition is to become a nuclear physicist. Her hobbies are playing the ac- cordion, roller sakting, and ice skating. Her favorite subject is chemistry. As she looks back on her days at Wilby she will remem- ber the Junior Prom. CAROL LEA MILLER ''Millie’’ January 3, 1942 Bunker Hill She's full of fun, she quite a pal. If you're out for laughs, she’s your gal” Activities: Y.W.C.A.; Rainbow Girls; Meth- odist Youth Fellowship. Millie’s favorite hobbies arc bowling, ice skating, and collecting records. If you’re looking for Millie you can always find her in the Tower Grill. Like many of us, she will always remember the wonderful as- semblies. She hopes to be a teacher. DOROTHY MARIE MIRABILIO Dottie” July 12, 1941 B. W. Tinker She's always ready for a good time.” Activities: Junior Red Cross; Italian Club 2, 3; Room Representative 1, 2; Balance Sheet 1. Little “Dottie” can best be described as a ball of energy. She can often be found putting many of her classmates in a joyous mood. She enjoys roller skating, swimming, dancing, and singing. Upon graduation, ’’Dottie” plans to become a secretary for Civil Defense. PATRICIA ELIZABETH MILLER Betty” July 30, 1941 Sprague Born with the gift of laughs.” Activities: St. Michael’s C.Y.O. Full of fun and happy, Betty’s always ready to give a cheerful word. Betty’s great- est gain at Wilby has been her new friends she has made. She enjoys dancing, and swimming, and also listening to music. After leaving Wilby, Betty plans to be a secretary and later a housewife. 41 CLAIRE MARIE MONTAMBAULT Clarabelle” April 15, 1940 Anderson I'm not arguing u ith you; Vm telling you.” Activities: Room Representative 3. Claire will long be remembered for her neatness, grace, and nice smile. She can be found at Annalee’s most of the time, when she's not dancing, roller-skating, bowling and listening to music. Her favorite sub- ject has been shorthand, which will help her in the secretarial field she wishes to enter. BARBARA IRENE MITCHELL Mitch November 9, 1941 Webster She has a smile that will melt many a heart ” Activities: Student Council 4; C.Y.O. 3; Prom and Picnic Committee 4. Mitch enjoys dancing, roller skating, and playing miniature golf. She considers her ability to make friends the greatest good she gained at Wilby. Her future ambition is to become a hairdresser. Mitch's pet peeve is T.V. commercials and her favorite sub- ject in school was English. JOSEPHA IRENE MORAN Josie January 10, 1941 S.S. Peter Paul Good things come in small packages.” Activities: Immaculate Conception C.Y.O. Josie is quiet and industrious, yet she makes many friends wherever she goes. Dancing and taking an active part in the C.Y.O. are some of her many interests. Her ambition is to become a secretary. SANDRA MARY MONTI Sandy” July 1, 1941 Wendell L. Cross If a man is worth knoiving at all, he's worth knowing well.” Activities: C.Y.O.; Chemistry Club 3; Sec- retary of Senior Bowling League; Co-fashion Editor of Balance Sheet 4; Class Book Staff; Y.W.C.A. The pixie sparkle in her eyes and her pixie smile are Sandy’s” special trademarks. Her hobbies are dancing, ice skating, and reading. Sandy’s” greatest ambition is to go to college and we know with her deter- mination she’ll get there. DONNA ALYCE MOTT July 22, 1941 Frisbie She enters quietly and leaves the same.” Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Bookkeeping Club 4; B.Y.F. Treasurer 3. Donna enjoys ice skating and dancing. She considers her education for office work her greatest good gained at Wilby. To be- come a secretary is her future goal. 42 JOANNE FLORENCE NAYLOR Blondie” December 28, 1941 Slocum In any chain of friendship, she’d be a friendly link.” Skating, dancing, and reading, are in- cluded in Joanne’s spare time activities. Her pleasant personality and disposition will be an asset to her in her career of becoming an airline stewardess. VIRGINIA MARY NORMAN Ginnie” March 17, 1940 Driggs She appears quiet but we wonder” Activities: Bookkeeping Club 4. Ginnie's hobbies are dancing and swim- ming. Like the rest of us, she will never forget the friends she has made and the good times we have shared. Ginnie hopes to attain the position of a bookkeeper. JANE NIRKA Nirk” August 7, 1941 Woodrow Wilson Study is essential but play is more my line” Activities: Junior Red Cross 2; Chemistry Club 4; Spanish Club 4; Business Staff of Balance Sheet 4. Nirk’s many hobbies include roller skat- ing, ice skating, dancing, and swimming. She will always remember the fun she had making friends in her high school days. Jane hopes to become a nurse. ELAINE DOROTHY NEWELL Wink May 4, 1941 Hendrickcn Eat, drink and be merry — tomorrow we’ll diet.” Activities: Balance Sheet 1, 2, 4; Literary Editor 4; Class Book Staff 4; Spanish Club 3; Mill Plain Senior Youth Fellowship 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 2; Secretary 3; Rain- bow Girls Treasurer; Pep Squad 4. Wink” looks like a quiet, serious girl — but under that mask lies a mind full of the latest news, jokes, and often good advice. Wink’s hobbies are swimming, roller and ice skating and dancing. She also dabbles in ceramics. Wink w'ants to become a medical secretary — lucky is the doctor she works for. PATRICIA ANN O’BERNIER Pat” January 27, 1942 Sprague A good nature will win the heart.” Activities: Rainbow Girls; Y.W.C.A. Ami- ki. Pat’s pleasing smile and winning ways have won her many friends at Wilby. Her favorite pastimes include dancing, swim- ming, and drawing. Pat’s plans for the future are indefinite. MARY JANE O’DONNELL Mar” August 18, 1941 Bucks Hill She's always ready for a good time.” Activities: St. Michael’s C.Y.O.; St. Joseph’s Fife and Drum Corps; President of the Bucks Hill Canteen. Mar’s smile and cheerful manner always makes her fun to be with. Her hobby is horseback riding. Mar also enjoys dancing, ice skating, and basketball. Mar’s ambition, like most Wilby grads, is to be a private secretary and later to be a Mrs. warn. ELIZABETH ANN O’KEEFE Red” July 26, 1941 St. Joseph It's dangerous to tread on one who has red hair” Activities: St. Pius C.Y.O.; Wolcott Grange 4; Church Choir. Red is the girl with sparkling eyes and red locks. She can usually be found draw- ing, singing, or skating. Red plans on a singing career for her future and her favorite subject is French. EVELYN PAULINE OUELLETTE Evey” January 29, 1941 Southington A quiet girl except when otherwise.” Activities: St. Pius X C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4. Evey’s” cute way of expressing herself with her hands makes any conversation of hers enjoyable. In the future she plans to be a medical secretary. Evey’s” hobby is writing to Bill and she really enjoys her work for it is there that most of her time is spent. HELEN ELEANOR OSTROWSKI Poonski” April 25, 1941 Bucks Hill Mischief may lie in a maiden’s eye.” Activities: School Office Staff 4; Projection- ist Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Business Staff of the Balance Sheet 4; C.Y.O. St. Michael’s 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Children of Mary St. Stan’s 1, 2, 3; Senior Children of Mary St. Stan’s 4. Helen came to us from Buck’s Hill. Her ambition is to become an Airline Hostess and she is pursuing that interest by entering the Grace Down Air Career School, follow- ing graduation. Her hobbies are dancing, ice and roller skating, swimming, motor- cycle racing and modeling. Poonski” as her friends call her, considers the greatest good gained by her at Wilby, the ability to get along with others. She will remember the fun she had at cafe. Her second home” is at her girl friend Jane’s house. Her favorite subject is U. S. History. 44 JOSEPH A. PALLADINO Joe” March 1, 1941 Memorial Every man is the architect of his own fortune.” Activities: President of the Second Year Italian Club 4; Audio Visual Worker 3. A friendly grin and a carefree manner is the best way to describe Joe. Bowling and music are his main interests. Joe is college bound to further his education in the business field. MARGARET JANE PALOMBA Marge” May 13, 1941 Russell personality were wealth, she’d be a millionaire” Activities: Alternate Room Representative 1; Balance Sheet Representative 1; St. Lucy’s C.Y.O. Marge is a quiet girl who has won many friends with her sweet sincere way. Her hobbies include dancing, swimming and skating. Her favorite subject — U. S. History. Upon graduation, Marge hopes to become a secretary. JOSEPH CARL PASTORE Joe” December 10, 1940 Driggs Always seen but not heard” Activities: St. Thomas C.Y.O. Joe’s main interests are swimming, bowl- ing, cars, and dancing. His favorite subject has been U. S. History and he will long remember cafe time here at Wilby. Joe hasn’t decided on his future field of en- deavor but we are sure he will be a success at anything he undertakes. ALMEDA L. PAPE Al” July 30, 1941 Hopeville Laughing, talking, full of fun ” Activities: Secretary Accounting Club 4. A1 is one of the girls that came from Hopeville. Her second home” is at the showr and her pet peeve” is the crowded cafe. Her special interests are roller skating, ice skating and swimming. The greatest good gained by her at Wilby w'as the chance to further her education. She will long remember the good times she had at cafe. Even though AI is a happy go lucky girl, she plans to be a serious accountant, and with Bookkeeping as her favorite subject we are sure she will make a good one. VIRGINIA JOAN PARKER Ginger” May 18, 1941 Webster To eat is human — to digest divine Activities: Civil Air Patrol 2, 3, 4; Pep Squad 4; Public Speaking Club 3, 4. Ginger is a shy looking girl, but looks are deceiving. This bundle of energy en- joys music, eating and flying. She will long remember the up” and down” stairs of Wilby, and those long corridors she ran down many mornings about ten seconds before the bell rang. Her favorite subject has been English. To be an Airline Hostess is Ginger’s ambition. MARIE A. PELLETIER Ange” May 8, 1940 St. Anns Sober but not serious — quiet, but not idle.” Activities: Cashier in Cafe 2, 3, 4; Mrs. Manfredi’s Office 2, 3, 4; St. Anns’ C.Y.O. 1, 2; Treasurer of Children of Mary. A future hairdresser is our Ange”. Besides dancing, roller skating, ice skating, listening to records and eating Italian food, she still has time to spend at John’s Apizza or the Kavula Institute. If you w'ant to be liked by Ange”, don’t gossip. 45 JOSEPHINE PERUGINI Jo June 22, 1941 Webster As busy as a bumble bee and yet so full of fun.” Activities: Room Representative 3, 4; C.Y.O. 1,2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Bowling League 3, 4; Balance Sheet 4; Junior Red Cross 2; Senior Prom Committee; Pep Squad. Jo” is known to Wilby for her likeable personality and her ability to make friends. Jo's” special interests arc dancing, music, bowling, swimming, and reading novels. Her ambition is to be a good secretary. LOUIS PERUGINI Louie” December 12, 1941 Webster Better late than never ” Activities: History Club 3; St. Lucy’s C.Y.O. 1,2, 3,4. Easy to get along with. Carefree. Class Playboy and ready for a laugh are descrip- tions of Louie. His hobbies include danc- ing, bowling, and playing billiards. To travel is the thing Louie looks forward to after graduation. PRISCILLA ANN PICARD Pris August 27, 1939 St. Ann’s Friends are born — not made” Activities: Red Cross Representative 3; Senior Bowling League; C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Squad 4. Pris’s winning smile and outstanding personality have gained her many friends during her two years as a Wilbyite. When not in the Handy Kitchen, Pris can be found bowling, dancing, roller skating, or listening to records. Her favorite time of day is cafe. A successful beautician is the goal Pris has set for herself. JOYCE JOSEPHINE PICCOLO Joy” November 9, 1941 Webster What’s life without a little bit of fun” Activities: Senior Bowling League 4; C.Y.O. 4; Kappa Tau Club 4; Pep Squad 4; Cashier in Teachers’ Cafe 3. Joy , with a mischievous smile and a twinkle in her eye, has made many friends in her four years at Wilby. In her spare moments, she enjoys skating, dancing, and bowling. Joy’s” greatest ambition is to be- come a secretary. 46 DAVID UPSON PIERPONT Butch January 25, 1941 Hendricken Everybody Loves a Cow-boy Activities: De Molay; Youth Fellowship; Assistant Scout Master; Treasurer of Bowl- ing League; Chemistry Club; Accounting Club. His cows will give sweeter milk when they see Butch” coming, with his winning smile, strawberry blond hair, and pleasing personality. Butch’s hobbies are snow and water skiing, horses, archery, and antique firearms. We’re sure Butch” is going to be one of the finest dairymen in the state. JO-ANN M. PIETRUNTI Jo” December 2, 1941 Walsh She never hurried and seldom worried ” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Bowl- ing League 4; Cashier in Teachers’ Cafe 3, 4; Kappa Tau Club 4; History Club 3; School Office Staff 3; Pep Squad 4. Together with her pleasant smile and pleasing personality, Jo” will be remem- bered by her Wilby classmates long after graduation. With these assets, we are sure she will be a great success in her future career, that of a medical secretary. Jo” enjoys skating, bowling, and dancing. PAULINE A. PILON October 15, 1940 St. Ann’s Sugar and spice and everything nice” Activities: Children of Mary Vice-President; C.Y.O. Treasurer; Office Staff; Cafeteria Cashier. Pauline’s special interests include danc- ing, bowling, cooking, and reading. She feels her greatest good gained at Wilby is the knowledge of getting along with others Pauline hopes to be an airline hostess and we are sure she'll reach the sky. LILLIAN PION Lil” May 19, 1941 St. Charles (Prov.) Lilly on the spot” Activities: C.Y.O. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. Here is one of the quieter seniors. Her cheerful smile is welcome figure here at Wilby. Most of Lil’s free time is spent dancing and listening to records. Her am- bition after graduation is to become a wife and mother. MARY VIRGINIA POMERLEAU Mary” April 4, 1941 Western The secret of success is to be ready for opportunity when it comes” Activities: Chemistry Club 4. Mary came to us from Naugatuck where she was a very active student. C.Y.O., Mod- ern Dance Club, Junior Red Cross, Girls’ Basketball Team, History Forum, Badmin- ton, and Future Teachers of America are some of the clubs to which she belonged. Mary enjoys Science fiction and music from Broadway plays, along with spending quite a bit of time in the Tower Grill. STEPHEN ROBERT PLAIEN Steve” January 7, 1942 Driggs When he’s around — there’s mischief” Activities: Audio Visual 2, 4. Steve is always ready for a laugh, especial- ly in Mr. Alexander’s room. Steve enjoys working on cars and collecting records in his spare time. His pet peeve is homework. To be a successful businessman is his goal. 47 CLAUDIA THERESA PORCELLINI September 3, 1941 Frisbie The thoughts of youth are long, long, thoughts.” Activities: History Club 3; Class Book 4; St. Pius X C.Y.O. 2, 3, 4. Claudia is another of our friendly Wil- byites. She enjoys records, television, and baseball, especially the Dodgers. Claudia also likes to ice skate and read. Shorthand, cafe, and her friends will be fond memories as this future secretary looks back on Wilby. MARGARET MARY PORTMAN Peggy” October 2, 1941 Sacred Heart Rather shy, but fancy free. That’s the way she’ll always be.’’ Activities: Spanish Club 4; Senior Bowling League; Chemistry Club. Peggy, a happy-go-lucky girl, has made many friends during her years here at Wil- by. Dancing and swimming rank high on her list of special interests. Upon gradua- tion, she plans to join the Waves” and do much traveling. ELIZABETH MARGARET PULLMAN Betty” May 27, 1941 Russell Music hath charms.” Activities: Senior Bowling League; Spanish Club 4. We will always remember Betty for her Crazy Otto” piano playing at our assem- blies. Besides playing the piano, she also enjoys reading, bowling, dancing, and play- ing the ukelele. By the way, don’t overlook her singing voice. If you want to find her after school, try looking in Waterville. When reminiscing about high school days, she'll think of our assemblies, and English, her favorite subject. JUDITH MAE PRATT Shorty” October 22, 1941 Terryville Jr. High School Here’s a girl that is quite small, but her smile is seen by all.” Activities: Vice-President of Y.W.C.A. 4; Youth Fellowship of Loyal Workers; Ac- counting Club 4. Judy enjoys playing the accordion and roller skating. The mission field is Judy’s aim and with her wonderful assets, we’re sure she'll find success. VINERVA RAMIREZ Vinnie” January 23, 1941 Woodrow Wilson Wisdom is only found in truth.” Activities: Senior Bowling League; Spanish Club President 3, 4; Editor of Luz La Luz.” Quiet, studious Vinnie’s” greatest assets are her beautiful black hair and her serious brown eyes. Her hobbies are dancing, music, and swimming. Vinnie” is leaving for Puerto Rico right after graduation, but the friends she has made here at Wilby will never forget her quiet laugh, her quick smile, and her friendly Buenos Dias.” 48 BEVERLY ANN RAIMO Bev” November 2, 1941 Frisbie Like a brook, I babble on forever ” Activities: Italian Club 4; St. Pius C.Y.O. 1.2, 3, 4. Bev comes from Wolcott. She considers the greatest good gained by her to be graduating” from Wilby. The memory she will keep always is cafe time. Her pet peeve is getting up so early in the morning. Her time is spent at her cousin’s house for the most part. Her hobbies include danc- ing, ice skating, cooking and buying clothes. She favors Algebra as a subject and her main ambition is to become a secretary. PAULINE EVELYN RAYMOND Polly November 19, 1941 St. Ann’s When she smiles the world seems brighter ” Activities: St. Ann’s C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3; Leaders Club 2; Senior Bowling League; Girls Club 1, 2, 3; Pep Squad 4; Tuberculosis League. Polly always creates a great atmosphere because of her friendliness and cheerful disposition. Outside of holding member- ship in several clubs, she enjoys bowling, ice skating and dancing. Polly’s” ambition is to become a business woman, and we know that she will be a success. MARTHA LUCILLE REIHL Martie” June 28, 1940 Bunker Hill Not that I love study, but that I love fun more ” Activities: Junior City Government, Regis- trar of Voters 4; Order of Rainbow; Girls Drill Leader and Patriotism 1, 2, 3, 4; Pil- grim Fellowship 3, 4. Martie came to us from Bunker Hill. She is a good student, easy to get along with, and is friendly to all. Her special interests include bowling, roller skating, and driving her Chevy. The good gained at Wilby was the decision upon a career which is to be an executive private secretary. Martie will remember longest, three teachers, Mr. Skehan, Mr. Tyrrell, and Mr. Stankus plus the falling plaster at Wilby. Her pet peeve” is the Crosby kids taking over at cafe. Her favorite subject is secretarial practice. ELAINE JEAN RICCIARDI November 4, 1941 Mary Abbott Her sunny smiles, her winsome ways, will gain her friends, wherever she strays.” Activities: Chemistry Club 3; Italian 3, 4; C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class Book Staff 4; Banking Representative 4; Senior Prom Committee. Her cheerful personality, pleasant smile, and her friendly ways toward people have made Elaine one of Wilby’s favorites. During her spare hours she likes to bowl, swim, dance, ice skate, and collect records. Elaine considers her education for the busi- ness world and the ability to make friends as her greatest gain at Wilby. She will long remember Wilby’s assemblies and cafe along with her favorite subject, bookkeep- ing. Her pet peeve is an Elvis Presley haircut. You often find Elaine at the Ham- burger Den when not at home. She plans to become a secretary and a good housewife. BRIAN JOSEPH REILLY April 26, 1941 St. Thomas Why work when there’s so many other things to do?” Activities: C.Y.O. Brian is one of Wilby’s happy-go-lucky boys. His hobbies are cars, ice skating, and bowling. His pet peeve is homework and his fondest memory in future years will be cafe time. His favorite subject has been Arithmetic. Brian is undecided as to his future career but we are sure he will find success. 49 RICHARD FRANCIS ROBERGE Dick” January 2, 1940 Webster He is a man of his own mind.” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2; U. S. Naval Reserve 3, 4; Sigma Hi-Y 3; Phi Gamma 2. This happy-go-lucky lad can be found tinkering with cars, swimming, dancing, or playing football or baseball. Wilby’s foot- ball games and proms hold a special place in Dick’s memories. Beware criminals, this boy plans to become a State Police Officer. ELINOR LOUISE RINALDI Ele December 28, 1941 Hopeville Ten little fingers, ten little toes, one little tongue and how it goes.” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Bowling League; Y.W.C.A.; Dclante 4. Dancing, bowling, collecting records and talking on the phone are some of Ele’s hobbies. She considers her education in commercial subjects and the friends she has made her greatest gained at Wilby. Typ- ing is her favorite subject which will help her achieve her ambition as a secretary. SANDRA JEAN ROLAND Sandy December 28, 1941 Memorial 'Ten little fingers, ten little toes, One little tongue and how it goes.” Activities: Red Cross Representative 1; President St. John of the Cross C.Y.O. Sandy is one of the Middlcbury girls. Her special interests include collecting records, ice skating, boating, and horseback riding. Sandy spends much of her time at Pat’s” and her pet peeve is homework. She will long remember the Junior Prom, and the knowledge she has gained here at Wilby is the greatest good gained by her. She plans to attend the University of Connecticut. Her favorite subject is typing. NANCY BELLE ROBILLARD Rocky” November 12, 1939 Frisbie A finger in every pie.” This busy little girl can be found draw- ing, dancing, horseback riding or motor- cycle riding in her spare time. Rocky” is still undecided between a beautician and a nurse. Her favorite subject is Italian and she will long remember her Italian teacher. 50 ROBERTA MARIE ROMEO Bobbi July 9, 1941 Russell A right smile is a winning way.” Activities: Room Representative 2, 3; C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; Balance Sheet 3; Balance Sheet Representative 4; Secretary of Junior Class; Student Council 3; Vice-President of Senior Class; Nutmeg Girls’ State Repre- sentative 3. Roberta is a bundle of energy who en- joys dancing, swimming, roller skating, and ice skating. She is a smart dresser, and has a wonderful personality. Her future am- bition is to become a housewife. DAVID ROMPRE Dave” October 29, 1941 St. Francis Xavier He never hurries and seldom worries. Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4. Dave is very much interested in cars. After school hours he enjoys bowling, stock car races and working on cars, especially Plymouths. His ambition after June is to become a millionaire.” PHYLLIS M. SALINARDI Phyl” November 2, 1941 Hopcville She is witty, she is wise, she's a terror for her size. Activities: Y.W.C.A., Soltcras. A happy-go-lucky person, Phyl made many friends in Wilby. Her hobbies are roller skating, collecting records, giving parties, dancing and all sports. She enjoyed Public Speaking the most at Wilby'besides the friendliness of teachers and classmates. Phyl plans to become a secretary after grad- uation. PAULINE MARY RUSSELL Russ” June 21, 1941 Prospect Community To know her is to like her.” Activities: C.Y.O.; Balance Sheet Repre- sentative 4. If you like to ride horses, you are bound to see Russ at some riding stable. Horse- back riding is her favorite sport. She also collects pictures of movie stars. Russ’s favorite subject is bookkeeping. Her pet peeve is boys. Russ wants to become a secretary, and she has a good start in reach- ing her goal. Ron April 22, 1941 Washington The best things in life are free. Activities: C.Y.O. 1; Spanish Club 3; Public Speaking Club 4; President of Senior Bowling League 4. Ron is recognized by his happy smile and friendly Hi”, as he walks the Wilby corri- dors. Many, many friends have been added to his list throughout his four years here. He enjoys swimming, bowling, skating, baseball and tennis. Upon graduation, Ron hopes to enter the business world. November 5, 1941 Barnard A handsome face, a boyish grin, some girl's heart he's sure to win.” Activities: Basketball 3, 4; Room Repre- sentative 4; C.Y.O.; Public Speaking Club 4; Italian Club 4; Bowling League 3. One of Barnard’s best contributions to Wilby is our Carl. In his spare time he en- joys basketball, swimming, golf and danc- ing. Besides learning to have respect for people, he has made many friends while at Wilby. We are sure Carl’s ambition, going to college, will turn out for the best. 51 CARL ROCCO SANTORO JEANNE LINDA SAVAIKIS Jeannie May 28, 1941 Walsh A good nature will win the heart .” Activities: Public Speaking Club; C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Miss Hutchinson’s Office 3, 4. Jeannie” is one of those lasses who al- ways has a smile on her face. Most of her time is spent either dancing, singing, horse- back riding, bowling, or swimming. Jean- nie's one ambition is to become a typist. RUTH MARIE SCHMID Peach” June 23, 1941 Chase ”Here is a girl, that is quite small, Yet her smile is seen by all.” Activities: Glee Club 1; Banking Repre- sentative 3; Mill Plain Youth Fellowship 4; Rainbow Girls 4. Peach's hobbies include ice skating, roller skating, dancing, and bowling. She feels the greatest good she gained at Wilby was the many new friendships she acquired. Peach hopes to become a aerographer. SALLY ANN SCHULTZ Schultzie” May 28, 1941 Frisbie ”A friend to all who know her.” Activities: Spanish Club 3, 4, Secretary of Spanish Club 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Room Representative 4. Sally truly was a friend to all she was acquainted with. If you were ever looking for her she could usually be found at Hamilton Park. Her favorite subject is Shorthand and she plans to go to college next year. 52 MARILYN BETH SCHWENK Mar” June 3, 1941 Wendell Cross Man has his will — but woman has her way.” Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club Vice-President 4; Pep Squad 4; Y.W.C.A. 3, 4; East End Drum Corps 4; Church Choir 1, 2; Senior Bowling League. Marilyn's special interests are dancing, reading, tennis, bowling, and music. Her petite figure and soft smile will be long remembered by all. After graduation she plans to become an airline stewardess. Her favorite subjects are English and public speaking. FLORENCE SANTA SEBASTIANO Step” July 29, 1941 Maloney ”She always greets you with a smile.” Activities: Italian Club 4; Lady of Lourdes C.Y.O. 4. Florence is one of our quiet seniors here at Wilby. Some of her hobbies are danc- ing, puzzles and cooking. She’ll always remember the Christmas Assemblies at Wil- by. Her greatest gain has been the knowl- edge of commercial business which will help her in the future as a secretary. GERARD VINCIENT SEPE “Jerry” October 16, 1941 Russell Better to love amiss, than nothing to have loved” Activities: Campaign Manager March of Dimes 1; Vice-President Italian Club 2; Blessed Sacremcnt C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, St. Francis C.Y.O. Jerry came to us as a freshmen from Crosby. His special interests are tinkering” with cars, dancing, records, and sports. His one ambition is to be successful in the field of business. He considers the greatest good gained at Wilby, My Diploma”, The tea- chers and the crazy kids , especially girls, will be long remembered by Jerry. As sub- jects, — History and Public Speaking seem to top Jerry's list. JUDITH ELLEN SHANAHAN Judy” November 20, 1941 Sprague There may be hidden meanings in her grin.” Bowling, singing, babysitting and danc- ing are among Judy's favorite hobbies. Judy picks English as her favorite subject, one which will be of help in any field. For the future Judy plans to become a nurse. ANN MARIE SETTE Ann” August 15, 1941 Slocum As welcome as the sun on a rainy day” Ann is one of our quieter seniors who has made many friends here at Wilby with her pleasant, sincere way. The Wilby assem- blies, teachers, and students, will long be remembered by her. Upon graduation, she plans to enter the business world as a pri- vate secretary. GAILE L. SIELSKI Gay July 24, 1941 Washington A friend to all she knew” Gay is one of Wilby’s friendliest and best liked girls. During her four years, she has made many friends including her many teachers which is something she will always remember. After graduation Gay plans to become a secretary. Among her many hob- bies, are ice skating, roller skating and danc- ing. MAURICE FRANCIS SHUGRUE, JR. Moe” October 24, 1939 St. Mary 'Three days of the week I don’t worry, yesterday, today and tomorrow.” Activities: Immaculate Conception C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Bowling League; History Club 3. The easy-going ways of Moe are known and liked by all in Wilby. Being a typical boy, he likes baseball, bowling, and working with mechanical devices. Whatever he chooses as his profession, we’re sure he'll be a great success. 53 ELAINE MARY SLOGERIS Lainey August 29, 1941 Russell Tall and blonde and slim is she. honest and friendly will always be.” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3; Banking Repre- sentative 3; School Office Staff 4; Glee Club 1; Children of Mary 1, 2. Lainey's” main interests are ice skating, roller skating, and bowling. Her big am- bition is to become a good secretary. She feels she has acquired the knowledge here at Wilby to achieve this goal. Like many of us “Lainey will never forget the good times we have had together. BARBARA ANNE SMITH Bobbi” May 28, 1941 Frisbic A friend to all who knew her” Activities: St. Pius X C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 4; St. Pius X Bowling League 3, 4; Italian Club 4. Bobbi”, as she is known to her friends, is one of the most cheerful girls at Wilby. Her ability to get along with people has won her many friends. Among Bobbi's pastimes are collecting records, sewing and dancing. She attributes to Wilby her thorough education and the many friends she has made. Bobbi’s favorite subject is Italian and her vocation is in the nursing profession. DORIS CYNTHIA STAEBLER Dor August 15, 1941 Middlebury Memorial When she’s around — there’s mischief.” Dor” hails from Middlebury. Her wit has kept many in a whirl. We are very proud to say she is our friend. She’s kept pretty busy swimming, ice skating, riding and collecting records. Dor’s ambition is to become a nurse. GERALDINE ANN SPARZO Gerrie April 28, 1941 Mary Abbott When joy and duty clash, let duty go to smash” Activities: Room Representative 1; Balance Sheet Representative 2; Balance Sheet Staff 4; Ala Franda Y” Club 2, 3, 4; Italian Club 3, 4; C.Y.O. 1, 2; Chemistry Club 4; Pep Squad 4. Gerrie, with her pleasant personality has left her mark on all of us. Her main inter- ests center around dancing, swimming, records and ice skating. Gerrie’s ambition is to be a nurse. MARIANNE A. STANGO Chicky” May 1, 1941 Chase Small, but how dear to us all.” Activities: Y.M.C.A. Secretary 3; Vice-Presi- dent Soltera’s 2; C.Y.O.; Waterbury Girls Club 1. Marianne came to us from Chase. She credits Wilby with preparing her to meet the problems of the world and the ability to make friends. Her hobbies are dancing, roller skating, writing poems and giving parties. For the future Marianne plans to be a legal secretary. MERCEDES ANN SULLIVAN “Merc” April 17, 1940 St. Mary’s A Short story but a nice one.” Activities: Room Representative 2. Roller skating, dancing and swimming are all enjoyed by Merc. Although Merc is the quiet type, she has gained many friends during her years here. Her main interest after graduation is to become a dancing teacher. BARBARA ANN SWAN “Ducky” July 23, 1941 Chase 'Tull of fun and mischief too, doing things she shouldn't do. Activities: Glee Club 1; Mrs. Manfredi’s Office Staff 4; Mill Plain Youth Fellowship 1, 2, 3, 4; Rainbow Girls 3, 4; Library Staff 3; Church Choir 1, 2, 3. Ducky”, as she is known to her friends, enjoys ice skating, and dancing, and we can’t forget her love for Elvis Presley records. Like many of us she will remember the wonderful assemblies. To become a secretary is her aim. ROSALIE MARY SUOZZO Ro” March 16, 1940 Slocum She is petite and truly sweet.” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; Children of xMary 1, 2, 3, 4; Y.W.C.A. 2,3,4. A kind disposition and winning person- ality are Ro’s assets. Her spare time is taken up with baking, swimming, and col- lecting pictures. After graduation Ro in- tends to become a private secretary. BARBARA ELAINE TAYLOR Bonnie” August 7, 1941 Sprague ”Not too serious, not too gay, but a super girl in every way.” Activities: Class Book Staff 4; Balance Sheet 1, 2; Prom Committee 3; Vice-President Junior Class. Bonnie’s pleasing personality has won her many friends during her four years at Wilby. In her spare time Bonnie likes to do oil paintings and to dance. Bonnie says her principal gains at Wilby have been friends, knowledge and experience. Her ambition is to be a secretary and we’re sure she will make a good one. KATHRYN TANGNEY Kay” August 14, 1941 Hopeville She has a smile that will melt many a heart” Activities: Spanish Club 4; C.Y.O. 2, 3; Pep Squad; Y.W.C.A. 2; Balance Sheet Staff 2,4. Those beaming eyes and that cute smile belong to none other than Kay. Her main interests are records and dancing. With her sparkling personality, she is certain to win success in her career as a secretary. 55 THERESA ANN TEMPORALE “Terry” June 21, 1941 Hopeville A short story but a nice one.” Activities: Italian Club 3, 4, Treasurer of Italian Club 4. Dancing, tennis and sewing are some hobbies that Terry enjoys. In school, history was her favorite subject. She’ll always remember the many friends she made at Wilby. Terry wants to become a hair stylist and then go into business for herself. THEODORE THOMAS, JR. Teddy” June 28, 1941 Chase He never hurries and seldom worries.” Activities: President of Key Club; Senior Bowling League; Junior Bowling League; History Club 3. Sometimes serious, sometimes happy-go- lucky, Teddy strives to do his best in any- thing he undertakes. His interests include singing, bowling and golf. Teddy is college bound. HENRIETTA ANN TOMPKINS “Dollic” January 26, 1942 .B. W. Tinker ”Better late than never.” Activities: Chemistry Club. Dollie is a happy go lucky girl who pre- fers no special hobby but has a good time at everything. Her main ambition is to get married and become a housewife soon after graduation. She considers her pet peeve” to be two faced people.” She will long remember the good times she had in her General Science class in her Freshman year. In her senior year, she favors Chemistry. 56 PATRICIA ANN TIERNEY Pat” October 14, 1941 St. Francis Xavier ”Nothing is so important that I need to worry about it” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2. Pat’s happy-go-lucky personality always has someone laughing. She enjoys drawing, cooking, and sewing. Pat’s favorite subject is Office Machines, and her ambition is to become an I.B.M. operator. MARY EDITH TORNEO February 4, 1941 Sacred Heart Give me my scallop shell of quiet.” Activities: Italian Club 3, 4; Balance Sheet Representative 1; Lady of Lourdes C.Y.O. Mary is one of the quiet girls of Wilby. Dancing, bowling, skating, and swimming are among her special interests. She remem- bers the fun she has had at Wilby and her pet peeve” is the kids going up the down stairs and vice versa. She considers knowl- edge the greatest good she has gained at Wilby. She plans to enter the field of secretarial work and with typing and short- hand as her favorite subjects we are sure she will succeed. WINIFRED FRANCES TRAYNOR Winnie” March 10, 1940 Litchfield Smile and the world smiles with you.” Activities: Basketball 1; Baseball 2. Winnie, a small but fiery girl is among Wilby’s favorites. Always a cheerful hello for everyone. Winnie plans to be a secre- tary. Roller skating and swimming are among her activities. Her pet peeve” is getting up on cold mornings. Office Machines is her favorite subject. She con- siders her many friends as her greatest gain and will long remember the knowledge she received at Wilby. ARLENE JOYCE WALDEN Ar” August 31, 1941 Bucks Hill There's a little mischief in every girl” Activities: Balance Sheet Representative 3; Junior Red Cross 1, 2, 3. Ar's winning smile and pleasing per- sonality will certainly be missed in Wilby. She enjoys skating, dancing and movies the most. Her ambition is to become a medical secretary. JEANNE ELIZABETH VAILLANCOURT Smiley” November 20, 1941 SS. Peter Paul Friends are the riches of life” Activities: St. Pius X C.Y.O. 3, 4; C.Y.O. District Council 3, 4; C.Y.O. Bowling League 3; Wilby Bowling League 4; Public Speaking Club 4. Jeanne, who is Wilby’s smiling glamour girl, came to us in her Junior year. She is one who is always happy, carefree, and loads of fun to be with. Smiley’s special interests are dancing, and writing. Her favorite sub- ject is typing, a subject which will aid her to become a private secretary. MARILYN ANN TURCOTTE Sweets” September 26, 1941 Woodrow Wilson She’s full of fun, she's quite a pal if you’re out for laughs, she’s your gal” Activities: School Office 1, 2, 3; C.Y.O. 1, 2,3. Marilyn’s wonderful smile and humorous personality have won her many friends in her stay at Wilby. Among Sweets hobbies you will find dancing, collecting records, and movie going. Banking hours would suit Sweets just fine. Her pet peeve is get- ting up early. Sweet’s ambition is to become a secretary. GEORGE WALSH July 23, 1941 St. Thomas May the best man win the game.” Activities: Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Key Club 4; Spanish Club 4. George, our future physical education teacher, has a great interest in all sports. Ranking high on his list are basketball, fishing, golf, and baseball. With such a fondness for sports, we know he will make an ideal Physical Education Teacher. i JEAN WALTERS Jeannie” February 3, 1941 Chase Couldn't duplicate this 'gal' again ” Activities: Spanish Club 3, 4. Jeannie’s sparkling personality has won her many friends here at Wilby. Her chief interests are roller skating, saving pennies, and going to the drive-in movies. She wishes to become a secretary or a house- wife after graduation. WINIFRED HERR WATTERWORTH Winnie” November 9, 1941 SS. Peter Paul ”A finger in every pie.” Activities: Spanish Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Class Book Staff 4; Pep Squad 4; Ala Franada; Business Manager of La Luz ; Secretary of Future Teachers of America. Winnie seems to be a quiet serious girl, but beneath that exterior is a heart full of fun and laughter. Winnie” plans to be a secretary. With shorthand her favorite subject, she'll be a good one. Winnie's” hobbies are reading, ice skating, and danc- ing. THOMAS WOODWARD Woody” June 27, 1941 Frisbie Seldom seen — and never heard ” Activities: C.Y.O.; Spanish Club 4; Public Speaking Club 2; Wolcott Customs. Woody is one of Wilby’s future teachers. Among his various hobbies, he likes elec- tric trains and records a great deal. The thing he will most remember about Wilby is the friendliness of the student body and teachers. His favorite subject is English. JOHN HENRY WELL, JR. Porky” June 18, 1941 Sacred Heart The realm of sports is mine ” Activities: Football 4; Civics Club 2; Room Representative 3. Porky’s” special interests lie in cars, ice skating, football, baseball, and bowling. Porky will long remember the friends he has made here. His favorite subject has been history. We know Porky will achieve success in his chosen field of law. MARJORIE ELIZABETH WRIGHT Margie” February 19, 1941 Rogers School, Mass. Very quiet until she gets with friends.” Activities: Rainbow Girls 2, 3, 4; Pilgrim Fellowship 1, 2, 3; Accounting Club 4. Margie’s amiable smile and pleasant per- sonality have won her a host of friends. Besides school she keeps herself busy with ice skating and dancing. Her desire for the future is to become an I.B.M. operator. KAREN WYNN July 11, 1941 Russell She appears quiet, but we wonder” Activities: Spanish Club 3; Banking Repre- sentative 4. Karen, one of our more quiet girls, hails from Russell School. Shorthand is her favorite subject, and she always does it faithfully. Karen enjoys music, skating, basketball, and football. She hopes to be- come an executive secretary. ARLINE YURKAUSKAS October 2, 1941 Chase '71 light heart lives long.” Activities: C.Y.O.; Balance Sheet Room Representative 4. Arline’s favorite pastimes are skating and dancing. Her hope for the future is to be- come a secretary and her favorite subject is shorthand. JOHN PAUL YANAVICH Jack” August 25, 1940 St. Joseph He is a man of his own mind.” Activities: Spanish Club 3, 4; St. Joseph’s C.Y.O. 1,2, 3,4. Saint Joseph’s contribution to Wilby is Jack”. He has a variety of interests which include roller skating, reading, dancing, and playing records. He will long remember the long and hard hours spent translating Spanish. The teaching field is what Jack” plans for his future. MAUREEN JOAN ZEGZDRYN Zeg” April 13, 1941 Buck’s Hill Sweet, quiet, and a soft smile are a mixture of success.” Activities: Chemistry Club 4; C.Y.O. Asst. Treasurer of Buck's Hill Teenage Canteen 4. Zeg’s cute looks and pleasant smile have made her a desirable addition to our Senior class. Her favorite ways of entertainment are dancing, swimming, and roller skating. Zeg plans to become a WAVE. ELAINE ZOPKA Peaches” July 9, 1941 Walsh ’ The only way to have friends is to he one.” Activities: Glee Club 1, 3; C.Y.O. 4; Span- ish Club 3; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of Children of Mary 3. Elaine has many interests, such as, swim- ming, ice skating, and medicine. Winning friends is one of her greatest goods gained at Wilby. Elaine’s favorite subject has been English. She wishes to enter the profession of a medical secretary after graduation. 59 ANN EDNA ANGELL Angel” May 26, 1940 Chase Silence is the best ornament of a woman . Activities: Rifle Club 1 (Crosby). Angel’s quiet and unassuming manner has won her many friends at Wilby. She loves roller skating and bowling. Science is Angel’s favorite subject, which will be a help to her in the nursing profession. DENNIS BARNES Bunny” April 12, 1940 Driggs No one knows what he could do, until he tries. Activities: Chemistry Club 4; Room Representative 2; N.A.A.C.P.; Pearl Street Neighborhood House; Baptist Youth Group. Bunny is a very talkative, friendly boy. His ambition is to attend college. Basketball, baseball, and tennis are his interests. Whatever Bunny attempts, he will achieve. SUSAN C. CADY Sue February 15, 1941 Hendricken Not that I love study less, but that I love fun more Activities: Wilby Balance Sheet 3, 4; Fashion Editor 4; Room Representative 2. Sue, who is one of the well known and well liked girls at Wilby, spends most of her time at Bantam Lake, playing tennis, and letter writing. Like so many of us, she will long remember Wilby’s wonderful spirit at the assemblies. Her pet peeve” is a slow' driver but considers her many friends and the wonderful teachers she has met as her greatest gains at Wilby. English is a favorite subject of Sue’s. Upon graduation, Sue plans to enter the field of nursing. EMMA RINNETTA CAIN Tito” March 20, 1942 Colleton Grammar Give thy thoughts no tongue. Activities: Red Cross Representative 3. Emma is an attractive, well liked girl. She makes friends very easily. Her special interests are reading and writing. Her ambition is to be a secretary. With such a friendly dis- position we know she will be a success. DARLENE MARIE CHARETTE Dar” August 13, 1949 Saint Thomas She is wise and good as she is fair” Activities: St. Pius C.Y.O.; Balance Sheet Representative 3; Student Council 4. Darlene enjoys reading, bowling and movies. Her favorite subject was history. Darlene’s radiant smile and pleasing personality will be an important asset as she pursues her ambition to be a secretary. MARIELLA BEATRICE COOKE Cookie” February 1, 1942 Driggs Her ways are ways of pleasantness.” Activities: C.Y.O. 3; Balance Sheet Representative 2. A sparkling figure in Wilby’s halls is Cookie.” Her spare time is spent dancing, swimming, and baseball. Cookie’s” ambition is to be a pedeatrician and considers her many new friends one of her greatest gains from Wilby. History is her favorite subject but homework bothers her. BARBARA ROSE COSMO Cos- August 19, 1940 Barnard School 'There are two sides to every argument, the wrong side and mine. Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2. Cos” is a rather small girl but everyone knows when she is coming. Her favorite pastimes are dancing, swimming, bowling, ice skating and roller skating. Her big ambition is to become a good secretary. DONALD DAVINO Mope” September 9, 1941 Hopeville Three days of the week I don't worry. Yesterday, today, and tomorow. Activities: St. Francis C.Y.O.; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball. Don is another one of Wilby’s fine athletes, his special interests are cars, collecting stamps and pool. Don’s main ambition is to get married. ALICE DULIN Al” March 21, 1941 St. Francis Xavier Smile and the world smiles with you.” Activities: C.Y.O. 1, 2, 3, 4. Al hopes to one day become an efficient secretary. Danc- ing and skating rank high on her list of activities. She will always cherish her many happy memories at Wilby. While here at Wilby her favorite subject was Problems of De- mocracy. JOYCE GORDON Joy- March 25, 1940 Thompson School Softly speaks and softly smiles.” Activities: Senior Bowling Leagle; C.Y.O.; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 4; West Haven Chemistry Club. Pretty, perky Joy will always be remembered as bringing a ray of sunshine to Wilby. Her hobbies include bowling, collecting dolls, roller skating, and music. With her quali- ties she can’t help but achieve her goal — an x-ray technician. 60 GEORGE WILLIAM KOTSAFTIS Greek” March 1, 1942 Hopeville Life is short, enjoy it .” Activities: G.O.Y.A.; YII. George is quiet but very enjoyable to have for a friend. He likes to work on cars. Hunting and fishing are some of his hobbies. George's ambition in life is to become a restaurant owner. HENRY MARTIN KUGELL Zeke” July 28, 1940 Driggs Not much talk, but silence is greatness.” Activities: Y.M.C.A. Zeke can usually be found tinkering around in his future career, electronics and Hi-Fi. He will remember Wilby’s condition while he was a senior and getting up early gets him peeved. He is a great bookkeeping fan and can be found most of the time at Lorries.” THOMAS LAWRENCE MURPHY Hector” December 5, 1941 St. Margaret’s In quietness and confidence shall be his strength.” Activities: C.Y.O.; Basketball Team 2, 3, 4; Senior Bowling League 4. When a Wilbyite hears Tom’s name he automatically thinks of basketball. Besides being interested in basketball, he enjoys bowling, swimming and billiards. Hector is un- decided about his future goal. CHARLES THOMAS Charlie” September 8, 1941 Woodrow Wilson I bear a charmed life.” Activities: A Minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Charlie is a kind hearted boy, and is always ready to help someone. Charlie hopes to become a member of the Bethel family. Charlie will always remember the assemblies at Wilby. PHILIP A. MASSICOTTE Phil” ANN BARBARA VERRIER Annie Oakley” August 25, 1939 Sacred Heart What is so rare as a day in school.” Activities: Vice President of Phi Delta Y-3. March 28, 1941 Barnard Friends are the riches of life.” Activities: Y.W.C.A. 3; Rep. for Junior Red Cross 3. You are likely to find Phil ’ around cars, girls, hunting or at the Corner Drug Store. Phil’s ambition is to achieve a position best suited for himself. Asked what he will re- member longest about Wilby, the girls, naturally! Ann is friendly and well liked with a very quiet man- ner. Her hobbies include bowling, roller skating, and baby- sitting. To be a housewife is her desire. While at Wilby her favorite subject was bookkeeping. QPAXTTQT-T PT T TO Foreground — Jane Nirka, Margaret Portman, Joyce Kowlowski. Second Row — Robert Blan- loll LLUD chard, John Yanavich, Domingo Barquero, Kay Tangney, Alice Bakrus, George Walsh, Janet Fitzgerald, Sandra Adamek, Birdie Kidd, Mae Leona Jackson, Janice Dillon, Jean Walters, and Vicki Anderson. Third Row, seated on wall — Mr. Sileo - Advisor, Sally Ann Schultz, Winifred Watterworth, Vinerva Ramirez, and Andrea Kulmann. PTTRT Tr QPP A T 'TNTC'' T TP Seated — William McCullough, Marie Daly, Francis Lanero, Rose Marie Michielli, Virginia rUDLlC Or vJ Parker, Jean Valliancourt. Standing — Gwen Jones, Rosella Frcedo, Shirley Brennan, Barbara Cosmo, Arlene Baltrush, Marilyn Turcotte, William Dance, Richard Roberge. Directing — Thomas Woodward. FUTURE TEACHERS FTTTTIHRF TSJTinR9F9 Standing — Miss Crary - faculty advisor. Seated — Elizabeth Lindsey, Maureen Zegzdryn, Jane cjj.ljxvl. Nirka, Mae Leona Jackson, Doris Staebler, Lynn Warner, Geraldine Sparzo, Carol Frink, Vicki Anderson, Janice Dillon, Patricia Longhi. PROJECTIONISTS First Row — Mr. Craig - faculty advisor, Robert Lauer, Lillian Jefferson, Barbara Mitchell, Helen Ostrowski, Joseph Palladino, Stephen Plaien. Second Row — Patrick Griffin, Domingo Barquero, Robert Blanchard. RAT AMCF CT-Tppnr First Row — Rose Quici, Marcia Barber, Kay Tagney, Sandy Lieber, Sandy Monti, Elaine Newell, orxEjLj l Theresa Della Camera - Business Manager, Walter Lanoue - business faculty advisor, Elizabeth STAFF Connor - Editor-in-Chief, Donald Menchesie - Literary Advisor, Barbara Ann Bourie -Assistant 66 Editor, Susan Cady. Second Row — Dolores Abbondelo, Geraldine Sparzo, Josephine Perugini, Donna Dodge. Third Row — Lorraine Pompei, Sharon McCarthy, Carol Polletta. Fourth Row — Kathy Quinlan, Joanne Bosco, Linda Adamak, Rita Gallucci, Elizabeth Cipriano, Vicki Anderson. Standing — Richard Brown, Edward Maglio, William Dance, Alfred Fusco, Charles Thomas. K’FY n T TR First F-ow — Edward Maglio, Gustave Schoech, Raymond Simone, Fredrick Jones, Richard Brown. •r v'C' Second Row — Theodore Thomas, Maurice Eterginio, Alfred Fusco, George Walsh, John Mig- liorisi. Standing — Mr. Grasso - faculty advisor. STUDENT COUNCIL Seated — Lorraine Dclinikaitis, Margaret Jannety, Robert Lauer, Barbara Mitchell, Annette Guer- 67 tin, Virginia Kurtz, Dennis Barnes. Standing — John McKenna - faculty advisor. First Row — Vicki Anderson, Robert Lauer, Mary Ann Gugliotti, Mr. Hanson - faculty advisor, Virginia LaRusso. Second Row — Carol Marino, Patricia Longhi, Susan Cady, Virginia Jager, Diane Izzo, Diane DcMonte, Carol Frink. Third Row — Geraldine Sparso, Karen Kane, Eliza- beth Connor, William Dance, Joyce Gordon, Barbara Lawson, Marjorie Miller, Mary Pomerleau. Fourth Row — Doris Martin, Barbara Smith, Dennis Barnes, Judy Shanahan, Mae Leona Jackson. CHEMISTRY CLUB TJ CCC T TO Sitting — Edward Davis, Murray Helfand, President, Elaine Laudisi, Secretary, Edward Flanagan. LLUD Standing — Nick Zappone, Robert DeBisshop, Richard Brown, Patricia Basta, Alan Foster, N. Purcaro, faculty advisor, Christopher Allen, Francis Doyle, Richard Impressa, Ronald Bruce. RATsJPi Seated — Mary Lou Gilbert, Patricia Garrett, Hope Atwood, June Geary, Donna Mott, Marilyn D 1INU Schwenk, Margaret Miller, Gloria Wallis, Cheryl Barker. Standing — Alan Dodge, Larry Feast, George Venziano, Edward Teller, Roy Foss, John Raibikis, William Schaff, Mr. Condaris, David Kraft, Robert DeBisschop, Paul Prezzo, Gregory Fortune, Mark Oulundsen, Ronnie Wislocki, David Byan. JUNIOR RED CROSS Seated — Susan DiNapoli, Pat Holingsworth, Gynie Kurtz, President, Barbara Turonis, Claudia 59 Coppeto. Standing — Geraldine Dunne, Charlotte Verbiskas, Eileen Aston, Noella Volge. WILBY ITALIAN CLUB Standing — Theresa Temporale, Dr. Alleva, Armand Ficeto, Carol Knott, Rita Gallucci. First Row — Margaret Deschenes, Mary-Ann Ferrucci, Claudia Coppeto, Lillian DiMichele, Beverly Raimo, Doris Stabler. Second Row — Philomena Colella, Marcia Barber, Geraldine Sparzo, Barbara Lawson. Third Row — Carol Lewis, Palma Barbino, Virginia LaRusso, Elaine Ricciardi, Lois Burgio, Diane Izzo. Fourth Row — Barbara Smith, Kathleen Dillon, Victoria Cianciolo, Mary Ellen Cofrancesco, Joann Cocchiola, Florence Sebastiano. Last Row — Joseph Palladino, Gerald Sepe, Phyllis Durso, Rosalie Suozzo, Carolyn Corcoran. Seated on wall — Roberta Romeo, Mary Marone, Patricia Longhi, Barbara Mit- chell, Margaret Jannetty, Dorothy Mirabilio. MR. MORAN’S OFFICE STAFF Seated — Mr. Moran - Principal. Stan- ding — Mary Ann Palladino, Betty Bangston, Theresa Goffredo, Lorraine Dclinikaitis, Janet Bernier, Marcia Gen- til. OFFICE STAFFS OF MR. EGAN AND MRS. MANFREDI Foreground — Judith Bradford, Nancy Warner, Valerie Du Val. Background — Helen Ostrowski, Marcia Dalton, Sandra Guerrera, Marianne Ferrucci, Barbara Turonis, Pauline Pilon, Elaine Slogeris, Judith Daversa, Kathrine Soucy. Seated — Mr. Egan, Mrs. Man- fred i. IF §;3l jllj -ST' ’ ■? MISS HUTCHINSON’S OFFICE STAFF Seated — Miss Hutchinson, Jeanne Sa- vaikis, Patricia Sullivan. Standing — Lynn Warner, Janice Gagnon, Marie DeSantos. 71 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SECRETARIES Standing — Kathleen Dillon, Frances Diem, Barbara Taylor, Vicki Anderson, Mary Hubbell, John Yanavich, Cynthia Fiorelli. Seated — Janet Fitzgerald, Barbara Krukauskas, Jean Copeland, Mr. Skchan, Patricia Geigle, Joanne Naylor, Andrea Kulmann, and Gayle Fritz. 72 LIBRARY STAFF t0 — Lorraine Pompeii, Arlene Gransky, Gloria Andreano, Janice Gagnon, Mary Ellen Cofrancesco, Robert Warland, Mary Pomerleau, Dorothy La Porta. Mrs. Cetta, Librarian. DT D QOTTAFi First Row — Ginger Parker, Barbara Swan, Katherine Tagney, Josephine Perugini, Joyce Koslow- Joyce Piccolo, Frances Diem. Second Row — Patricia Longhi, Lenora Griffin, Barbara John- son, Jo-Ann Pietrunti, Geraldine Sparzo, Patricia O’Bernier, Janice Dillon, Lois Burgio, Kathleen Dillon, Shirley Gaudiosi, Lucille Lucian, Patricia Bellmore. Third Row — Marilyn Schwenk, Jean Copeland, Pam Barbino, Rita Gallucci, Ruth Schmid, Elaine Newell, Marcia Barber, Claire Montambault, Carol Miller, Elizabeth Lindsey, Gayle Everett, Priscilla Picard, Winifred Watter- worth. nrvTyTi TXTC T T? A TP Bowling — Ronald Roncarti. Standing — Joyce Koslowski, Kathleen Dillon, Pauline Raymond, 7 DUWL11NU bEAUUi: Sandra Guerrera, Rita Gallucci, Vinerva Ramirez, Jo-Ann Pientrunti, Betty Pullman, Sandra Monti, Janice Dillon, Lois Burgio, William Dance, David Pierpont, Theodore Thomas. SENIOR First .ow — Marjorie Wright, Pauline Russell, Patricia Geigle, Patricia Bellmore. Second Row — Lucille Cianciolo, Vicki Cianciolo, Judy Pratt, Grace Giannetto, Barbara LaVigne, Carol Magal- ACCOUNTING CLUB di, Florence Doolady. Third Row — Rita Deschanes, Donna Schofield, Alice Barkus, Julie Cham- pagne, Rita Gallucci, June Geary, Virginia Norman. Fourth Row — Kathleen Dillon, Donna Mott, Mary Hubbell, Carolyn Copes, Carolyn Corcoran. Seated on Wall — Dave Pierpont, Thomas Dwyer, Henry Kugell, Domingo Darquero. Standing — Almenda Pape, Mr. Mambruno - faculty advisor, Shelia Kot. Missing from Picture — President Bob Blanchard. WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE Seated — Almeda Pape, Lucille Cianciola, Mr. Mambruno, Victoria Cianciola, Judith Pratt. Standing — Kathleen Dillon, Henry Kugell, Sheila Kot, Patricia Geigle, David Pierpont, Mar- jorie Wright. 9F1SJTOF DT3 DM First Row — Valerie DuVal, Grace Giannetto, Patricia Albino, Elaine Ricciardi. Second Row — oiJlN WIV i Frances Diem, Patricia O’Bernier, Josephine Perugini, Priscilla Picard. Third Row — Virginia COMMITTEE Jager, Barbar Krukauskas, Patcia Longhi, Roberta Romeo, Robert Accetura, Robert Lauer. Fourth Row — Claudia Coppetto, Barbara DeSapio, Regina Marino, Maurice Shugrue, Gerald Sepe, Sandra Monti. Fifth Row — Geraldine Sparzo, Barbara Ann Taylor, James Bradley, Dennis Barnes. Standing — Joanne Naylor, Barbara Mitchell, Lorraine Delinikaitis, Patricia Miller, Lor- raine Miclette, Sandra Adamek, Joann Cocchiola, Mary Ann Ferrucci, Carl Santoro, Robert Blanchard. 76 SENIOR ROOM REPRESENTATIVES Standing — Carl Santoro, William McCullough. Seated — Diane Del Monte, Josephine Perugini, Sally Ann Schultz, Mr. Avitabile, Lucille Cianciolo, Robert Accetura, Patricia Longhi, and Joyce Koslowski. CLASS PLAY CAST TAKE CARE OF MY LITTLE GIRL” Foreground — Elaine Newell, William Dance, Mr. Egan - Class Advisor. Background — Patricia Geigle, Patricia Longhi, Barbara Ann Bourie, Sandy Monti, Sandra Roland, Rita McKenzie, June Geary, Theodore Thomas, Sally Schultz, Vicki Anderson, Barbara LaVigne, Josephine Perugini, Barbara Mitchell, Andrea Kulmann, George Walsh. ARBOR DAY BASKETBALL TEAM Seated — Carl Santoro, Maurice Maia, Armand Ficeto (captain), Walter Cole, Mike DeAngelo. Standing — John Laraway, Phil Franco, Ed Davis, Shellie Ferguson, Tom Murphy, George Walsh. SPORTS Wilby vs. Ansonia — Eddie Davis takes a jump shot from under the basket. Wilby vs. Ansonia — Wildcat goes wild. Ar- mand Ficeto makes a good effort- to acquire the ball. A jump ball was called. SPORTS Wilby vs. Naugatuck — Coach McKenna gives his players some useful hints on freezing the ball. The score of the completed game was 21- 13 with Naugatuck the victor. No. 34 — Captain Armand Ficeto 81 FOOTBALL TEAM First Row — R. St. Hilaire, B. Cleary, D. Valentino, L. Williams, J. Brown, T. Carol, B. Hemingway, F. Capristo, B. Ofsiani, C. Georgano, T. Farressa, B. Beeaulio, B. Reed, S. Harbauak. Second Row — J. Wells, G. Washington, C. Chamberlin, D. Kraft, R. Nigro, D. Watterworth, F. Bockman, J. Wakelee, P. Franco, H Ingram, J. Meyers, J. Hartnett, J. Marceylenas, J. Maloney, T. Ciarlo, J. Laraway. Wilby’s 1958 football team had a very good year on the gridiron. The team ended the season with a 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie record. This was an excel- lent season for the boys, because it was the first try for a comeback since football was discontinued in 1956. Wilby played on an informal schedule and faced all of the city jayvee teams among others. RA FRAT T TRAM Front Row, left to right — Lou Nugai, Bob Turnblom, Dom Valentino, Phil Franco, Ed Marinelli, U OJJr 1 1 liz l pfan Capristo, Ed Flanagan, Glen Meier. Standing — Coach Bill Evans, Mgr. Joe Maloney, Joe Colannino, Ed White, Fran Mendello, George Walsh, Bill Cleary, John Laraway, Fran Scully, Jack Palen, Tony Faressa. Missing from picture — Captain Armand Ficeto. Vincent Stankus (Coach) Robert Turnblom Ralph Thereault Joseph Bergantino Carl Santoro GOLF TEAM Daniel Lucian (Act. Capt.) Walter Cole (Act. Capt.) •rjr-p-p-p t -n a T' 'C D c Center — Sandra Hanson - co-captain, Miss Roscoe - faculty advisor, Caryl Lewis - co-captain. Backrow — Mary Ann Gugliotti, Carol Rubbo, Carol Normand, Diane Gudaitis, Betty Caggiano, Karen Johnson, Jeanette Perugini, Carol Langley. J- Fi' ? ?era c( CLASS HISTORY FRESHMEN YEAR The day was here. Our very first day at Wilby. When we walked through the portals of Wilby High on that crisp morning of September 4th, 1955, it marked the real beginning for us. There we were, scared, shy, and lost in the middle of the huge crowd where everyone was hurrying back and forth looking for his room. After reading the instructions to go to the assembly hall where Mr. Moran would speak to us, the question arose, Who is Mr. Moran and where is the assembly hall? Finally, finding enough courage we asked one of the teachers. Mr. Moran gave us a brief set up of the school and our schedules. We were then assigned to our session rooms to sign cards, to receive our schedules and to meet our new friends. After that hectic day, we settled down to the year ahead of us. Although we were still having trouble finding our classrooms, getting acquainted with new friends, bumping into seniors, and being called that ever ringing name of Hey Freshmen”, we started to feel a sense of belonging. The traditional Thanksgiving Day game with Crosby came. The boys always had our support as we cheered them .on to a hopeful victory. Regardless of our loss, we could never be more proud of them or our school. Soon Christmas vacation was almost upon us. Our Christmas present was the annual Christmas Assembly. Although it was our last one at Wilby, it will remain with us for a long time as one of our most cherished memories. Next came the basketball season and Wilby, as usual, was never out-done in this sport. We felt very proud and spirited as our team went on to a victorious year. The boys did a tremendous job as they went on to qualify for the C.I.A.C. Tournament. They were backed up 100% by the cheerleaders and the whole student body. We never saw such spirit. After the basketball season the months seemed to fly by. As our Freshmen year was now drawing to a close we began preparing for exams. Exams, that dreadful word, finally came and went. Now we were all looking forward to that wonder- ful title, Sophomore” and then, on toward graduation day, not knowing that when it came, deep in our hearts we would have that feeling of regret. SOPHOMORE YEAR At last the day has arrived. We have dropped the name of Freshies and taken on the new title of Sopho- mores, much to our delight. During this year many exciting things happened. Early in the year the school was evacuated twice due to bomb scares. We will long remember the panic which arose when the school was suddenly filled with policement and firemen telling us we might be blown up any minute. A great blow came to Wilby when the Athletic Association announced that football would be dropped from our athletic program. The Holiday Season descended on the school and the spirit of giving enveloped the student body when Mr. Demian’s Session Room 209 started a Thanks- giving project to send food to the needy of Europe. It was also during this year we bid a fond farewell to two of our teachers. Miss Blacker our beloved sew- ing teacher passed on leaving us with the memory of her kindness and patience. Our other loss was suffered with the retirement of one of our bookkeeping tea- chers, Miss Walsh, who showed untireing efforts through the years. The Wilby Key Club sponsored a Variety Show for which all the proceeds would go as our donation to the March of Dimes. The Spanish Classes held their first Pan-American Assembly in which Spanish songs and dances were done in celebration of Pan-American Day on April 17 th. Also in the month of April the semi-finals of the National Oratory Contest were held in our auditorium. The time was now drawing near for final exams, the deciding factor of whether or not we would be- come upper classmen. Would we take on the hallowed name of Juniors? 86 JUNIOR YEAR At last the hour of triumph has arrived as we scurry up the steps and ramps to Wilby on the hill. The cry rings out, we are Juniors.” The days fly by and our election of officers takes place. Armand Ficeto was bestowed with the honor of President; Bonnie Taylor, Vice-President; Roberta Romeo, Secretary; and Judi Davies, Treasurer. On the days rushed and we find ourselves in the Armory cheering dear old Wilby on to victory. What games there were. Still time passes and Pan American Day arrives in Wilby with an assembly. The Spanish classes put on a variety show from down South America way. Another day and we find the Juniors debating on class rings. Question: Shall we, the class of ’59 keep our ring traditional or make a change? Answer: Keep it traditional. So we find ourselves running down to order our rings. Prom time arrives and with it the excitement of who shall I ask and what color gown do you think I should get. Not one of us will ever forget the fun and living care that went into the decorations in the gym. It was the best Junior Blossom Time Prom ever. A prominent figure in our memories of our Junior year will be Mr. Tyrell, class advisor. A man who bore much at the hands of the class of '59 but he has our sincere appreciation for all his efforts in making these memories possible. Another year ends and with it the Juniors bid farewell to Wilby on the hill to say hello again as Seniors. SENIOR YEAR SENIORS AT LAST! It seemed like we would never get here. But now as we stop and think of it, we can hardly believe it. Has three years slipped by already? It seemed like only yesterday that we entered Wilby’s portals as petrified Freshmen, and now it is only one year away before that important night, in every senior life arrives. Although it brings a sad feeling to us there were so many happy events that happened to us during this year. First of all Wilby was undergoing an entire re- construction period. A period in which we saw Wilby develop into a beautiful building with brightly painted walls and rooms, new lights, new ceilings and a larger stage in the assembly hall. Things began to happen fast. Class officers were elected, along with three members to the student council. Senior dance, prom, and picnic committees were chosen. Last but not least the senior class chose Mr. Avitabile, who is one of the most popular and well-liked teachers at Wilby, as class advisor. Mr. A” was the name given to him by his many friends at Wilby. After the election of officers, our Senior Dance was next to take place. Needless to say it was a com- plete success with Barbara Taylor and Robert Hughes, King and Queen of the dance. Then before we knew it, the basketball season was here. Our well-trained boys, led by Captain Armand Ficeto, made a creditable showing every time. On the whole, Wilby’s Athletic Program was a complete suc- cess. As usual, the Green and White put out a superb group of boys in every sport with spirit and deter- mination in them till the end of the year. In basketball we finished with a good record. This year we had an informal football team who had a wonderful season. The boys really showed our competitors that we still have the fight and the man- power to win. Next year, because of the fine showing, Wilby will once again have her own regular football team and a good one at that. Arbor Day was next on the agenda. We planted our little tree in front of the Liberty House at Hamil- ton Park. This tree stands as a remembrance of the Class of ’59, for as it grows so do we also grow. On June 3rd, Wilby held her Class Play, which was a complete success. The name of the play was Take Care of My Little Girl.” It was a comedy and the audience really applauded for the fine performance. Finally the most outstanding event of the year is here at last. The biggest dance has come — Our Senior Prom. The school gym was just beautiful. Striped in green and white with large pillars along the walls was stunning. We shall never forget this en- joyable night. The year is drawing to a close and only exams remain. And before we know it, graduation is here. As we stand in the auditorium knowing that this is our final farewell to the school we all love, chills run through and we are soon filled with anxiety as the fare- well address is given. But no matter what our life holds for us after graduation, our four years at Wil- by will always remain in our hearts. So FAREWELL Wilby High, teachers, and friends! 87 BEST DRESSED Marcia Barber and David Pierpont MOST SOCIABLE Claudia Coppeto and Robert Accetura n % % MOST POPULAR Roberta Romeo and David Pierpont SEEN BUT NOT HEARD Karen Wynn and George Walsh MOST ATHLETIC Carol Lewis and Armand Ficeto BEST LOOKING Rita McKenzie and David Pierpont CUTEST Marilyn Schwenk and Robert Lauer MOST SERVICE TO SCHOOL Patricia Longhi and Theodore Thomas MOST STUDIOUS Elaine Zopka and John Yanavich MOST COURTEOUS Sandra Monti and Theodore Thomas WITTIEST Eleanor Rinaldi and Robert Lauer CLASS CHATThKBUXtS Andrea Kulmann and Thomas Dwyer PLAYBOY AND GLAMOUR GIRL Jean Vailencourt and Louis Perugini ROMEO AND JULIET Robert Accetura and Roberta Romeo MOST SOPHISTICATED Susan DiNapoli and Armand Ficeto CLASS DREAMER Helene Feest and Louis Perugini BEST PHYSIQUE Marilyn Turcottc and Joseph Marceylanas MOST DEPENDABLE Patricia Longhi and William Dance MOST CAREFREE Patricia Martone and Carl Santoro MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Patricia Longhi and Joe Palladino NOT PHOTOGRAPHED Playboy — Louis Perugini Friendliest — Judi Davies and Robert Blanchard CLASS FAVORITES Actress DEBBIE REYNOLDS Movie.............. Actor ROCK HUDSON T. V. Program Song SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES Comic Strip Vocalist (Female) .......... CONNIE FRANCIS Comedian Vocalist (Male) ............. JOHNNY MATHIS Sport Singing Group....................THE PLATTERS Food Disc Jockey DICK CLARK Hangout Orchestra GLENN MILLER Pastime Slang Expression ................... AUNTE MAME 77 SUNSET STRIP ...... PEANUTS JERRY LEWIS ... BASKETBALL ....... APIZZA HANDY KITCHEN DANCING 91 MAN CLASS PROPHECY Well here we are and it’s June 1969. Pam Barbino, Marcia Barber, and Andrea Kulmann decided to take an 80 day trip around the world in a ballon. Hunting up our favorite pair of binoculars, filling up water canteens, we finally set off with waves and cheers from Mayor Bill Mc- Cullough, Senator Lorraine Delinkaitis, and Governor Ted Thomas. Our ballon floated calmly and serenely as it headed south to the warm waters of the Gulf. As we pass over the Florida Keys we spot a school of water skiers prancing and dancing on the sun-stroked waters. Why that’s Betty Con- nors instructing Sue Cady, Rita Labrecque, Linda Marshall, and Pat Martone. A little further on we see the ship Queen Wilby” carrying coffee and sugar to the romantic isles. On the deck we see Capt. Ficeto ordering his first mate Charlie Thomas to shave the decks spotlessly clean in order to impress the lovely senoritas, Cynthia Casertano, Barbara Smith, Judy Pratt, Karen Wynn, and Maureen Zezzdryn who will be greeting them with smiles and songs at the Port of Havana. As we drift over Venezuela, we see the newly elected President, Vinerva Ramirez, holding a conference with her cabinet members Domingo Barquero, Maurice Eterginio, Lee Griffin, Irene Lagasse, Diane Loiselle, Diane Izzo, Sandra Adamek, Elizabeth Pullman, Elaine Ricciardi, and Florence Sebastiano. On our sixth day out, we decided to stop over in color- ful Buenos Aires to catch the opening of the fabulous Fiesta Brava” owned and operated by Louis Perugini. Headlining the entertainment is that side-splitting comedian Thomas Woodward. Here come the chorus girls! Devastating in their glittering costumes, designed by Rita Champagne and Arlene Baltrush. Well there’s Jean Savaikis, Grace Gian- netto, Dorothea Derouin, Virginia LoRusso, Arlene Walden, Diane Hallaway, Threasa Melchione, Shelia Kot, Gaile Siel- ski, and Ann Verrier. Where are we now? Why it’s French West Africa. A safari and look who’s leading it — Bob Accetura and Roberta Rorrfeo, followed by their guides Gayle Fritz and Margaret Deschenes. As the Belgium Congo comes into view we see a tribe of canables making a tasty stew with Ruth Schmidt, Bertie Kidd, Mary Pomerleau, and Nancy Robillard. No thanks fella’s we're really not hungry now. (Even with that last seasoning in the form of Alice Dulin and Florence Doo- lady). With headaches and air sickness we edge toward Kenya in search of relief. After intense questioning of numerous tribesmen who inhabit the area such as Mary Bens, Doris Staebler, Margaret Deschenes, Philomena Colella, and Eliza- beth O’Keefe, we have come to the conclusion that Henry Kugell .is the most popular witch doctor around town and the only one. As we enter the swank little grass shack his nurse, Almeda Pape, informs us that he will be with us shortly as soon as he finished with his patient, Mercedes Sullivan. After a shot in the arm, we shot off for a gayla holiday in Madrid. We are looking forward to seeing the famous Flamingo Dancers at the world famous LaCasa de Seville” under the management of Judi Davies, Valerie Duval, and Jean Walters. As the head waiter, Bob Baker, leads us to a ring side table we get a glimpse of Barbara De Sapio just finishing her whistling rendition of Whistling in Dixie . The next act leads Rosalie Suozzo and followed by Marilyn 92 Turcotte, Threasa Temporale, Mary Ann Stango, Dorothy Mirabilio, Jane Nirka, Gail Graham, Joyce Gordon and Joyce Piccolo. Gay Parie, here we come!! We mustn’t leave Paris without purchasing a fantastic Paris original design by Monsieur Carl Santoro. To complete our outfit we shall have our hair done at the Beauty Salon run by Pricilla Picard and Lois Burgio. They employ the genius at hair lightening — Barbara Krukauskas. To top it all, a chapeau by Mr. Tom (Dwyer). To Janice Le Clerc’s art gallery we shall venture. Our first lesson will be taught by Pauline Pilon and other instru- tors are Lorraine Miclette, Rosemarie Michielli, Virginia Parker and Helene Feest. We see familiar faces who are studying intensely — Mary Ellen Cofrancesco, Lucille Cianciolo, Patricia Ryan, and Arlene Yurkauskas. On to Italy for lasagna made by Rita Gallucci. In the distance we spot the Leaning Tower of Pisa and that ec- centric architect Bobby Laurer trying to take the lean out of it. Why, look at Patty Longhi teaching Barbara Lawson, Eva Kirilenko, Merrie Madden, Mary Ann Gugliotti, Elese McCormick and Marge Palomba, how to make Italian bread. Hep-two-three-four! — is echoing through the town as the womens army corp marches through the German streets led by General Pat Geigle. First Sergeant June Geary, signals to the Corps head Sandra Hanson to halt the procession. K.P. duty for the month is given to Diane Grygaitis, Louis Gianelli, and Doris Martino. The beer that made Germany famous, brewed by Dave Pierpont and of course pretzels twisted by Sandy Guerrera are served to us by Janet Fitzgerald. Gayle Everett, Janice Dillon, Helen LaFlamme, and Claudia Porcellini are joining us in this slight repast. Here we are ten days later and ten pounds heavier right in the heart of Russia. Elaine Newell can’t seem to get over to Joseph Paladino that she really wants to visit Siberia. Speaking of Siberia, let’s go! Martha Reihl, Cornelius McDaniels and Noreen Corbet are getting a large laugh watching Frances Diem digging for gold in the salt mines. Jeanette Douglas, Janet Bernier, Diana Guiditta and Carol Miller are trying to join the famous Bolshoi Ballet Company run by Joyce Koslowski. Joyce says, that since Janet Longo, Mae Leona Jackson, Evelyn Ouellette, Gerry Sparzo, and Shirley Brennan were just hired there isn’t any room. The wind is slowly drifting our balloon toward Iran. What’s going on down there? Ronnie Edmonds just fell in one of his many oil wells. Ruth Andrews, Janice Gagnon, Liz Lindsey, and Marie Pellitier, are gazing in astonishment as oil shoots into the air. As we travel on we can see Sandy Roland in conversa- tion with the Majaharch of Ranpoor and his lovely wives, Pauline Raymond, Marjorie Wright, Joyce Atwell, Anna Gambino, Donna Mott, and Elaine Zopka. After a short conversation with the harem we sailed on to majestic India. Ronnie Roncarti, the Olympic snake charmer, is trying something new to charm the illustrious Marilyn Schwenk, but he isn’t succeeding because Marilyn is trying to master the Indian rope trick. We must whizz over to Tibet and visit, our old friend, the new Delai Llama, Billy Dance. Newsmen and women from all over the world are gathered for this great celebra- tion. We spot the world famous news commentator Jean Copeland with her T. V. camera crew, Marie Daley, Richard Hamel, Margaret Portman, Maurice Shugrue, and Ann Angell. The hostess at this huge party, Vickie Cianciolo, is posing prettily for the T. V. cameras. As we sadly leave the gayla affair we find ourselves floating southward to Australia. There’s the world renown zoologist, Jimmy Lee, trying frantically to bag a kangaroo. M.G.M. is making a new movie here, Kangaroo Lost in the Horizon”, starring the beautiful Rita McKenzie. Margaret Jannetty, Ann Marie Sette, Phyl- lis Salinardi, James Bradley and Carol Frink form a superb cast. George Walsh is the director and Winnie Watter- worth is the producer. Let’s take a rickshaw to Japan and see John Yanavich teaching Elaine Slogeris, Alice Barkus, Phyllis Durso, Pat Miller, and Clementine Holt how to speak Japanese. He’s not doing too well because the girls have their eye on Lucille Lucian, who is modeling a gorgeous flowered dress. Virginia Hart, Judy Shanahan, and Rita Deschaine are dying to get one just like it for the big festival in celebration of Joanne Cocchiola’s birthday. Rosella Freedo promised to bring the cake and here it comes! It’s as big as a house! Splash!? Sandy Monti tripped over a bowl of soy sauce and fell right in the cake. Kathy De Floria, Rosalie Milite, Steve Plaien, and Ginny Jager are having a hard time getting her out. Sandy’s boiling mad so we’d better go to Alaska and cool off. Beverly Raimo is busy building an igloo and she has plenty of help. Joanne Naylor, construction manager, is very busy explaining the ins and outs of the up to date home to Pat O’Bernier, Carol Lewis, Kay Taghney, Claudia Copetto, and Mary Ann Ferrucci. On to Nome to see the election of the most popular Eskimo in town. Virginia Norman heads the list with one glacier and 500 snowballs in her favor, next comes Shirley Gaudiosi with one blizzard and 499 snowballs. Carol Knott, Sue DiNapoli, Cathy Bonacassio, Pauline Russell and Margo Loomer are also running in this rat race. The soft lap of the waves as they beat on the romantic shore and the purr of the wind as it sifts through the breeze palm trees begs us to stop in enchanting Hawaii. Gerald Sepe is busy entertaining some Hawaiian beauties Mary Torneo, Barbara La Vigne, Evelyn DeLuca, Mary Jane O’Donell and Pat Tierney. Sally Schultz is throwing a huge Luan in honor of Elaine Cummings, who just won the coconut throwing con- test. We were surprised to see Carol Ann DiCorpo, Claire Montambault, Barbara Swan and Jeanne Vaillancourt, teaching Carol Magaldi, Shirley Brown, Joe Moran and Lil- lian Pion how to do the hula. As we sail back toward the U. S. A. we can’t resist the enchanting music of romantic Mexican guitars floating northward tempting us to pop in for a visit. Gliding over the old market place we see Winnie Traynor, Henrietta Tompkins, and Regina Marino running a tamale stand. They seem to be doing a tremendous busi- ness. As we stroll down the main street we just have to peek in Pat Griffin and Bob Blanchard’s gambling casino. Let’s try our luck at the dice table. George Kotsoftis is doing wonderfully, he’s accumulated a good size pile of chips. After losing all our pesos we find it mandatory to head for home. California here we come! We can’t pass spending the night at the famed Racquet Club. Bonnie Taylor is the new manager and her able assistant is Jo Perugini. Phillip Massicotte is the head waiter and chief bottle washer. Lucille McCarthy is turning out excellent meals as the new cook and it’s pretty hard to turn away from the table. After a good nights sleep, we decided that since Reno is on our way home we just have to stop and try our luck again. Vicki Anderson is manager and co-owner of the Thunderbird Hotel and asked us to stop over if we happened to be in the neighborhood. Some of our old friends are running their gambling casino. Pat Albino is busy setting up the roulette wheel to get business rolling and look at the line of people waiting to take a stab at it! Pam Gensler is bubbling with joy be- cause she won before and she’s going to try again. Lillian Jefferson, Mary Hubbell, and Cathy Goodell are having troubles. It seems they want to use their own special deck of cards at the poker table and Barbara Johnson is quietly explaining that their deck is as crooked as a crooked mile??!! Oh no! Pam Barbino just lost all our extra cash at Barbara Hogg’s Chinese fortune cookie stand. It seems she was trying to guess under which fortune cookie the little pea was, and she guessed wrong every time! Marjorie Miller, head teller at the Consolidated Farmers Auto Mechanics Trust Bank, tells us that Barbara Mit- chell, bank President, is out of town, but she will be glad to lend us some money. After all this excitement, time for some relaxation. Let’s make a detour and fly to Sun Valley. Oh no! Pat Bellmore on skies and she seems to be having quite a time explaining to James Brown, Julie Champagne, Carol Marino, Emma Cain, and Ellen Delauren- tis that she really won a medal for excellence in skiing. Of course, she was in first grade at the time, but who cares? The ice review is just starting, with the High Flyers, a daredevil group, starting off the program. Art Capaldo, Carolyn Corcoran, Barbara Cosmo, and Jackie Clark are as graceful as birds gliding over the smooth ice. Well here comes the highest of the High Flyers, Terry Della Camera, and she’s jumping, higher, higher, higher?? Hey, where’d she go? Why here she comes in a parachute! Now how did she do that? We better get out of here and quick. This place is daffy. Our balloon is heading for the Indianappolis Speedway and the big race is about to start. Bob Caruso, Don Davino, Ed Davis, and Tom Murphy are getting their speedy cars under way and they're off!! This is a thrilling moment. They’re coming around the track for the last lap and Murphy is the winner. Kathy Connors, Miss Connecticut, is in the winner’s pit waiting to give him his trophy and a kiss. Let’s take in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs and see what shape the nags are in. Jockey Dave Rompre, who won first prize for his unusual tap dance on a horse’s saddle, is riding Jitter Bug, and Richard Roberge is riding Lady’s Man. Too bad they didn’t win. Eleanor Rinaldi, the famous woman jockey, just crossed the finish line to win by a nose, riding Curiosity. Well after all this racing let’s go home! As we head for home, memories of our trip linger in our minds and hearts. Over Waterbury now, the balloon is coming in for a landing, slowly — slowly! Home! And here’s Jo-Ann Pietrunti, homemaker of the year, and Helen Ostrowski, the Women’s Suffrage President, waiting to wel- come us. Karen Charette, chairman of the Balloon Welcoming Committee, hands us a beautiful bouquet of Bachelor But- tons. Carolyn Corcoran, Diane Del Monte and Kathleen Dillon and Lillian Di Michele have a delicious home cooked dinner waiting for us so we’d better go before it gets cold. Be it ever so hum-ble — there’s no-o-o-o place like home! mm FIRST HONORS STUDENTS Seated — Josephine Perugini, Barbara Krukauskas, Marcia Barber, Sally Ann Schultz, Lucille McCarthy, Elaine Zopka, Joyce Koslowski. Standing — Elise McCormick, Rita Gallucci. HONOR ROLL BARBARA E. TAYLOR.........................Valedictorian SALLY A. SCHULTZ ......................... Salutatorian FIRST HONORS — 90% AND OVER Tovce A. Koslowski Barbara Krukauskas Elaine F. Zopka Rita M. Gallucci Marcia Barbieri Josephine Perugini Lucille A. McCarthy Elese R. McCormick SECOND HONORS — 85% AND OVER Carol A. Lewis Rita J. Champagne Patricia A. Longhi Gayle J. Fritz Sandra M. Monti Arlene J. Walden Barbara DeSapio Patricia A. Geigle Andrea E. Kulmann Judith A. Davies Carolyn F. Copes Almeda L. Pape Kathleen A. Dillon Barbara A. Swan Marjorie A. Miller Jean E. Copeland Janet Fitzgerald Valerie R. Duval Florence M. Doolady Palma M. Barbino Sandra J. Roland Frances R. Diem Sandra L. Adamek M. Pauline E. Raymond Lucille M. Cianciolo Carol A. DiCorpo June A. Geary Martha L. Reihl Vicki E. Anderson Mary A. Hubbell Elaine D. Newell Sheila K. Kot Joanne F. Naylor Pamala L. Gensler Claudia T. Porcellini Patricia E. Bellmore Vinerva Ramirez Mae Leona Jackson Philomena A. Colella Janice H. Gagnon SENIOR PROM 1958 mw$ THIS IS WHO WE ARE 102 1. Pauline Raymond 2. Terry Della Camera 3. Joyce Gordon 4. Elaine Ricciardi 5. Andrea Kulmann 6. Claudia Porcellini 7. Arlene Walden 8. Pat Geigle 9- Marcia Barber 10. Sally Schultz 11. Jean Copeland 12. Virginia Jager 13. Geraldine Sparzo 14. Bonnie Taylor 15. Elaine Zopka 16. Dorothy Mirabilio 17. Linda Marshall 18. Susan DiNapoli 19. Billy Dance 20. Judi Davies 21. Marilyn Turcott 22. Lucille Cianciolo 23. Armand Ficeto 24. Kathleen Dillon 25. Rita Gallucci 26. Catherine Bonacassio 27. Katheryn Tangney 28. Sandra Roland 29. Lee Griffin 30. Jean Walters 31. Pat Bellmore 32. Doris Stabler 33. Barbara Krukauskas 34. Grace Giannetto 35. Pam Barbino 36. Joyce Atwell 37. Ruth Schmid 38. Patricia Miller 39. Carol Knott 40. Marjorie Wright 41. Barbara Smith 42. Virginia Parker 43. Diane Loiselle 44. Mary Ann Gugliotti 45. Pauline Pilon 46. Sandra Hanson 47. George Walsh 48. Joyce Koslowski 49. Pauline Russel 50. Francis Lanaro 51. Almeda Pape 52. Vicki Anderson 53. Carol Marino 54. Joyce Piccolo 55. June Geary 56. Lucille Lucian 57. Virginia Hart 58. Rita LaBreque 59. Dorthea Derouin 60. Betty Ann Conner 61. Janet Bernier 62. Janice Dillon 63. Helene Feest 64. Elaine Newell 65. Shirley Brown 66. Barbara Ann Bourie 67. Barbara LeVigne 68. Pat O’Bernier 69. Mary Ellen Cofrancesco 70. Victoria Cianciolo 71. Pat Longhi 72. Carol Lewis 73. Barbara Cizauskas 74. Virginia LaRusso 75. Joanne Naylor 76. Carol Frink 77. Mary Jane O'Donnell 78. Jean Vailencourt LIST OF PRIZE WINNERS FOR 1959 The Secretarial Prize in memory of Edith A. Mills and Cornelia S. Holcomb awarded for excellence in Advanced Stenography and Typewriting: First...................Sally Ann Schultz Second ................. Barbara E. Taylor Honorable Mention.......Lucille A. McCarthy The Stephen W. Wilby Memorial Prize awarded for excellence in Social Studies: First..................... Barbara E. Taylor Honorable Mention ......... Robert A. Baker The Stephen W. Wilby Memorial Prize awarded for excellence in four years of English: First .................. Joyce A. Koslowski Honorable Mention..........Barbara E. Taylor The D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award awarded to the girl in the Senior Class who has best displayed the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism: Awarded to..............Joyce A. Koslowski The D.A.R. United States History Prize awarded to the girl in the Senior Class who has attained the highest average in United States History: Awarded to..............Vickie E. Anderson Prize for Excellence in English composition: Awarded to...................Elaine F. Zopka The Daisy Lord Memorial Prize awarded to that boy in the Senior Class who has attained the highest average in the Senior Class: Awarded to..................George F. Walsh The Paul Lux Memorial Prize awarded to the member of the graduating class who in the opinion of the Principal and his Instructors has shown the greatest aptitude for job responsibility. This prize is given in memory of Paul Lux, founder of the Lux Clock Company: Awarded Ex aequ to...... Patricia A. Longhi Joyce A. Koslowski The Rentschler Elementary Algebra Prize awarded by the United Aircraft Corporation on the basis of competitive examinations in Elementary Algebra: Awarded to..............Joyce A. Koslowski The Rentschler Four-Year Mathematics Prize: Awarded to..........Georgette A. Schmitt ’60 The Corporal Coyle Post, American Legion Prize awarded to the boy and girl in the graduating class who has displayed the highest qualities of personality and leadership in school and class: Awarded to.......................... Rita M. Gallucci Awarded to..........................David U. Pierpont The French Club Prize awarded to the pupil rank- ing highest in first year French: Awarded to....................Joyce Lord ’61 The Alliance French Club Prize awarded to the pupil ranking highest in French Literature: Awarded to....................Barbara Farley ’60 Wilby Italian Club Prize for excellence in three years of Italian: Awarded to..............Lillian P. Di-Michele Awarded to..............Margaret L. Jannetty Awarded to................. Carole J. Knott Honorable Mention.......Armand G. Ficeto The Coronas Club Prize awarded to that pupil who attained the highest average for three years of Italian: Awarded to.................Rita M. Gallucci Honorable Mention.......Margaret L. Jannetty The Spanish Club Prize tor outstanding work in third year Spanish: Awarded to.................Vinerva Ramirez The Spanish Club Prize for outstanding work in second year Spanish: Awarded to..........James Archambaulr ’60 The Spanish Club Prize for outstanding work in first year Spanish: Awarded to.....................Lois Cocchiola '60 Honorable Mention........Judith Bradford ’61 The Public Speaking II Prize for excellence in Public Speaking: Awarded to............... William J. Dance The Public Speaking I Prize for excellence in Public Speaking: Awarded to............Thomas A. Wilsdon '60 Speech Correction Prize for outstanding work in Speech Study: Awarded to...............Patricia A. Tierney The Bausch and Lomb Prize awarded for highest standing in three or more sciences: Awarded to...............Vicki E. Anderson Honorable Mention........Elese R. McCormick Wilby Chemistry Club Prize to the pupil who has ranked highest in Chemistry during the current year: Awarded to...............Virginia Kurtz '60 Wilby Bookkeeping Prize awarded to the senior student having the most outstanding record in Book- keeping: First Prize awarded to......Almeda L. Pape Second Prize awarded to .. Lucille M. Cianciolo The Wilby 1959 delegate of the Connecticut Boys’ State at the University of Connecticut: 1959 Delegate............Jerry K. Wright ’60 The Balance Sheet Awards to the students who have contributed most to the Wilby Balance Sheet given by the Morrissey Printing Company: Editorial Staff Award .... Elizabeth A. Conner Business Staff Award Teresa M. Della Camera Gold Pins in Journalism: Awarded to.....Elizabeth A. Conner, Barbara A. Bourie, Elaine D. Newell, Susan C. Cady, William J. Dance, Marcia Barbieri, Vicki Anderson, Sandra M. Monti, Teresa M. Della- Camera, and Rita M. Gallucci. Wilby Unico Club Awards to Candidates of Italian Parentage. Highest average in four years of English: First .................... Josephine Perugini Highest average in prescribed course in Italian: First .................... Rita M. Gallucci Highest average in prescribed course in Mathe- matics: First ...................... Sandra M. Monti Science award to one graduate for excellence in the prescribed course in Science: Awarded to.................Patricia A. Longhi Unico scholarship to one graduate entering the Waterbury Branch University of Connecticut: Awarded to...................Rita M. Gallucci Band Letters for three years of service with the band: Awarded to ........ Hope Atwood ’60, Robert DeBisschop ’60, Margaret Miller ’60, David Kraft ’60, Dewey Stotts ’60, Margaret Culbert ’60, Larry Feest ’60, Edwin Teller ’60. 1959 Senior Projectionists Awards: Awarded to Domingo Barguero, Robert Blan- chard, Gayle Everett, Patrick Griffin, Mae Leona Jackson, Lillian Jefferson, Robert Lauer, Elese McCormick, Barbara Mitchell, Helen Os- trowski, Joseph Palladino, Stephen Plaien, Charles Thomas. Waterbury Junior Women’s Club Scholarship to Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing: Awarded to............. Elese R. McCormick The Polish Junior League Award to the ranking Senior girl of Polish descent: Awarded to ............ Joyce A. Koslowski !• V.. V, 7 u «- bu t P e'aY of WH[ (W u 7LJ� «e -s xi a � eu ' TAe esSure f aiT au,� AearT « evot?� v 7® Wtwe uTU S77U UTrufij, U e c� ft 0t fekiSA ),«r u ktn J,e c To ;or jfl y,ov si 3 (© ouur t«aTutfoTe%t b f Us ust v d Unor TjW lBj 77� ®h hfc ye jouf-uoftc £ r LUIlBfl Lg? 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