Wilby High School - Wilby Yearbook (Waterbury, CT)

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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.

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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.

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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.