Wilby High School - Wilby Yearbook (Waterbury, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1960 volume:

V 4 As an indication of our admiration and gratitude, we, the class of I960, dedicate our yearbook to Mr. Frank W. Hanson. Mr. Hanson is not only an excellent teacher, but also a friend to all who are lucky enough to know him. With unceasing patience and perserver- ance, he is always willing and eager to help in any way he can. Mr. Hanson is a graduate of Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he majored in Chemistry and Mathe- matics. He taught in Lowell, Massachusetts, before coming to Wilby, where he has taught Civics, General Science, Biology, and Chem- istry. Mr. Hanson enjoys gardening as a hobby, but he is very devoted to his work, and his main interest will always be Chemistry. We, the Class of I960, by dedicating our yearbook to him, express our deepest appreciation. Hrst Row, left to right — Janet K. Hyde, Cecilia Jackson, Bermer Ridenhour, Ambrose G. Egan, Erank W. Hanson, James E. Moran, Marjorie M. Cetta, Maureen White, Nelda F. Alieva. Second Row — Frank M. Skehan, Thomas Purcell, Joseph V. Anthony, Leonard Dubque, James Belfiore, Louis Ruggiero, William Kramer, Rocco W. Sileo, Newton W. Alexander, George Haddad, Peter K. Fardelli, James Tyrrell, Nicholas Mambruno, Peter J. Demian. Third Row — Donald Menchise, D. Frank Murnane, George V. Grady, Clarence F. Rogers, James R. Gaddy, Theodore Donahue, Thomas A. Micket, John Griffin, John M. McKenna, Vincent J. Stankus, Nicholas Porcaro, Walter Lanoue. FACULTY James E. Moran Principal Ambrose G. Egan ................................................... Vice-Principal Mary G. Hutchinson Guidance Counsellor John M. McKenna ............................................. Guidance Counsellor Helen K. Conlong ....................................................... Secretary Antionette Manfiedi .......................................... Assistant Secretary HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS Newton W. Alexander ............................................ Social Studies Nelda F. Alieva ........................................................ Languages Frank W. Hanson .......................................................... Science Cecilia Jackson .......................................................... English Frank M. Skehan ...................................................... Commercial Helen R. Healey .................................................... Mathematics Newton W. Alexander George V. Grady Frederick O'Brien Nelda F. Alieva Daniel Grasso Theresa Parks Joseph V. Anthony John Griffin Thenice Powers Olga K. Bakutis George Haddad Mary W. Price Lucy A. Bowes Frank W. Hanson Rosaleen A. Price James Belfiore Helen R. Healey Nicholas Porcaro Marguerite Casey Anne L. Hummel Thomas Purcell Marjorie M. Cetta Mary Hutchinson Mary P. Real Renee Chodaz Mary G. Hutchinson Sally Real A. James Condaris Janet K. Hyde Bermer Ridenhour Arthur E. Craig Cecilia Jackson Clarence F. Rogers Katherine Crary Rosita Keenan Louis Ruggiero Peter J. Demian Margaret E. Kelley Helen Sayles Theodore Donahue William Kramer Mary M. Schmidt Leonard Dubuque Walter Lanoue Rocco W. Sileo Alma Eaton Helen Leeney Frank M. Skehan William Evans Nicholas Mambruno Vincent J. Stankus Peter K. Fardelli John M. McKenna James Tyrrell Edward Flaherty Helen R. McNiff Marion Van Deusen Josie V. Gaddy Donald Menchise Mary Louise VonTobel James R. Gaddy Thomas A. Micket Mary M. Walsh Betty M. Garrity D. Frank Murnane Maureen White Imelda Nolan JAMES E. MORAN Principal AMBROSE G. EGAN Vice Principal 6 JOHN McKENNA Guidance Counselor CLASSBOOK STAFF First Row — Laura Russo, assistant; Jerry Wright, editor; Johanne Tauber, secretary. Second Row — Georgiann Caggiano, Arlene DiPietro, Joan Coppeto, Katherine Quinlan, Marie Solury, Mr. D. F. Murnane, advisor. Third Row — Mary Pugliese, Arline Gransky, Faith Stalowicz, Hope Atwood, Constance De- Barba. Fourth Row — Norma Smith, Georgette Schmitt, Nicki Velezis, Margaret Miller, Carolyn Hill. Fifth Row — Beverly Thompson, Lorraine Beaudoin, Lynda Adamek, Beverly Bouf- fard, Timothy Wright, Thomas Wilson, Herman Scapfer. Sit- ting on wall — John Wakelee, Frank Bachman, Daniel Picard, Katherine White, Carol Wooding, Brenda Henderson, Beverly Gilbert, Ruth Kerrek, Sandra Lynch, Joanne Heilman, Barbara Farley. CLASS OFFICERS right — Carol Normand, Edward Maglio, Sandra Lynch, Joseph Gallo. 8 '- wr o o o o mcf O O O 9 o DELORES ADBONDELO Lorry” January 27, 1943 Duggan Activities: Balance Sheet 2Vl yrs., St. Patrick CYO 1, 2, Mt. Carmel CYO 3, 4, Room Representative 1, Member of Begnal Recreation Center 1, Italian Club, 3, 4, Pres, of Italian Club 3, Sec. of Club (Grammar School). Lorry is a quiet girl with a pleasing personality, and with these qualities, as well as her ability to type, we are sure that she will be an outstanding sec- retary. In her spare time Lorry can be found on the golf course or at a nearby bowling alley. MARY ANN AKUMBAK Marty” May 27, 1942 Sprague Activities: CYO, Member of Y.W.C.A. 1, 2, Wilby cheer leader 1. Marty has gained many friends in her four years at Wilby. Her main in- terests are swimming, painting, and skating. In the future we may bump into her on an airplane trip, because she plans to attend The National School of Aeronautics to become an air- line stewardess. Her pet peeve” is cracking gum. LYNDA MAE ADAMEK Lynn” July 28, 1942 Judah Frisbie Activities: Wilby Balance Sheet III, Banking Representative III, IV. Atheletic Lynda’s hearty laugh has brought her many friends. She can most often be seen racing to Mr. Alexander’s closet to hang up her coat. CHRISTOPHER W. ALLEN Chris October 19, 1942 Prospect Activities: German Club II, Chess Club II, III, IV, Chemistry Club IV. Chris has a wide variety of interests, and is remarkably intellectual. He speaks his mind, and is never at a loss for words. Chris is sure to be a success at anything he attempts. 10 CATHERINE ANN ADAMS Cathy July 11, 1942 Lee County Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, New Homemakers of America 1, 2, Dramatic Club 4, Dance Club 3, 4. Making people laugh is one of Cathy’s special traits. You may find her engrossed in some book or cooling off at the beach. After graduation, Cathy plans to serve her country in a branch of the armed forces. Her pet peeve is back scat drivers. Cathy’s favorite subject is shorthand. CARMELA E. AMATO Birthdate July 15, 1942 Sacred Heart Carmela attended Sacred Heart High school two years before coming to our alma-mater. We were all glad to see her brighten up our school. She plans to become a secretary and we know she will succeed. JUDITH AMBROSE ‘'Judy November 26, 1942 Duggan Activities: Treasurer of the Student Council 1, Treasurer of YWCA, 1, 2, 3, CYO. Judy likes to dance, swim, and ice skate. After graduation, she plans to attend Post Business College, for I.B.M. train- ing, and we are sure that she will succeed in her chosen career. BEVERLY AMICONE Bev” November 5, 1942 Woodrow Wilson Activities: St. Lucy's CYO, Member of Y.W.C.A. 1, 2, 3. After graduation, Bev plans to take an I.B.M. course at Post Business Col- lege. You may find her next to her radio listening to popular music, or at a record hop. Having homework over the weekend is her pet peeve”. GLORIA ANN ANDREANO Pip” July 22, 1942 St. Joseph’s Activities: CYO Bowling League, CYO paper Oracle”, Balance Sheet 1 yr., Italian Club 3, 4, Treas., Italian Club 4, Italian Paper, Business Manager., Chem- istry Club, YWCA Club—secretary, Li- brary work 3 yrs. Pip” is one of Wilby’s little girls, but that doesn’t prevent her from being active. Besides reading, she enjoys skat- ing, swimming, and bowling. After graduation she plans to attend a school of journalism. JAMES CLIFFORD ARCHAMBAULT Jim Archie May 2, 1942 Judah Frisbie Activities: Spanish Club, Vice-Presi- dent, Chemistry Club IV. Jim is very quiet, and very smart. He is a nice person to know, and someone who can be relied on. Jim plans to at- tend the University of Connecticut, and study Engineering. ANDREW JOSEPH ASCIONE Stosh June 3, 1941 Webster Stosh attended Crosby for two years and then came to Wilby. We were glad to see him. We all wish him the best of luck in whatever he does in the future. THEODORE A. ANGELONE September 25, 1941 Frisbie Teddy is a friendly, industrious boy who attended Crosby for two years be- fore coming to Wilby. We wish him success in his commercial art or music studies. The Armed Forces will be lucky to get him too. 11 LORETTA HOPE ATWOOD, Hopie” July 11, 1942 Washington Activities: Inter-City High School Band 1. 2, 3, 4, Member of the Girl Scouts 10 years, United Fund worker, Member of Class Book Staff. Hopie’s interests include dancing, reading, and participating in out-door sports. She feels that she has gained a great deal of valuable knowledge at Wilby. After graduation, Hopie plans to become a telephone operator. Her pet peeve” is Naggers. RONALD T. AURIO Ronnie” March 7, 1941 St. Margaret’s Activities: Member of Hi-Y at the Y.M.C.A. 1, 2, CYO 1, 2. Ronnies main interest is tinkering with cars. After graduation, he has decided to enter the Army. His pet peeve” is woman drivers who do not know how to use the signal lights. Ronnie’s favorite subject is U.S. History. FRANK CHARLES BACHMAN, JR. Buddy” May 21, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Football Team, Chemistry Club IV, Dramatics Club IV, Class Book Staff IV, C.Y.O. Basketball. Frank is a very quiet, but alert person. He participates in a number of sports, and is good in the majority of them. Frank is one of Wilby’s most courteous boys. ANTHONY JAMES BARBIERI Tony” April 14, 1942 Hendricken Activities: Member of second year Italian Club. Sometimes serious and sometimes happy-go-lucky can best describe Tony. He has no particular hobbies, but he enjoys many. His plans after graduation are undecided, but whatever they are we know he will succeed. ALAN BRUCE BARKER Al” September 1, 1942 Memorial Activities: Band, Projectionist Club. Al is one of Wilby’s quieter boys. He enjoys skiing and joy-riding.” Al plans to go to college after graduation. ROBERT W. BAILEY Beetle” February 1, 1943 Memorial Activities: Chemistry Club, Projection Club, Ski Club Nava, U.S. Eastern Amateur Ski Assoc., Pilgrim Fellow- ship, Dramatics Club. Beetle” is a good-natured, fun-loving fellow who enjoys skin diving and ski- ing. He’d probably spend all his time skiing if he could. After graduation Beetle” plans to attend college. Good luck Beetle.” JUDITH MARY BARNETT Judy” January 3, 1943 Jefferson Village Activities: Erskine Academy 2 yrs., Maine Basketball 1 yr., Athletic Club 2 yrs., Glee Club 1, 2, Nurses Club 2, Chemistry Club 4. One of our quieter seniors, Judy came to us from Maine in her junior year. She spends most of her leisure time reading. Judy’s plans after graduation are not definite yet, but whatever she intends to pursue we all wish her the very best of luck. SHIRLEY BARTOLUCCI Shirl” February 13, 1942 Washington Activities: Italian Club 1 year and St. Francis CYO 3 years. Shirl appears to be one of our quiet seniors, but her friends know better. She enjoys dancing, cooking, and read- ing. Her pet peeve is swinging doors. After graduation, Shirl’s ambition is to become a successful secretary. VINCENT BARQUERO Vinnie” February 28, 1942 Sprague Activities: St. Michael's CYO 1, 2, 3, 4. You can usually find Vinnie under the hood of a car because that is where he spends most of his leisure time. His future plans are not complete, but we are sure he will accomplish any task that he undertakes. RICHARD BARTKUS Richie” March 10, 1942 Memorial Activities: Accounting Club IV. If you see a tall boy walking non- chalantly down the halls, and greeting everyone with What can I tell ya?” that’s Richie. His plans for the future include an Air Force career. PATRICIA E. BASTA Pat July 5, 1942 Memorial Activities: 2 yr. Wilby, 1 yr. Croft, 1 yr. Crosby, Chess Club 2, 3, 4, Girls’ Basketball team 2, Spanish Club 3, 4, Balance Sheet 4, Pep Squad 4, Dramat- ics Club 4, Chemistry Club 4. It would be hard to find a better sport” than fun-loving, good-natured dependable Pat.” Her friendly manner has made her well-liked by everyone. Pat collects records and enjoys swim- ming, basketball, and just about every other sport. After graduation Pat plans to attend IBM School. The very best of luck to you Pat. LORRAINE BEAUDOIN Lori” October 2, 1942 St. Ann’s Activities: St. Ann’s CYO, St. Ann’s Children of Mary and Wilby Swim Teens 1 year. A pleasing personality and a spark- ling smile fit Lori to a tee: In her spare time she likes to skate, dance, read and bowl. Lori hopes to become an X-Ray Technician. Her favorite sub- ject is Study Halls, Inc. 13 LYDIA BERADI Lyd” April 17, 1942 Duggan Activities: Italian Club 1 year, member of Y.W.C.A. 3 years, Bowling League 1 year and St. Ann’s CYO 1 year. Lyd is a quiet girl with a pleasant disposition. She can be found bowling or playing cards. Lyd’s future plans are to become a secretary. WILLIAM BERCIER Willie” February 19, 1942 Prospect Activities: Chess Club, Dramatic Club, C.Y.O., School Band. Always dodging excuses for absence, Willie would do better as a defense attorney, than an automobile mechanic. His favorite saying is how doing?” Hobbies: cars. CHARLES BIRENBAUM Chuck” May 12, 1942 Kingsbury Activities: Soccer team 5 years, Golf Club 2 years, Basketball team 1 year, Room Representative 2 years and Soft- ball team 1 yr. Chuck is one of Wilby’s happy-go- lucky and carefree boys. His hobbies are baseball, golf and cars. Chuck plans to attend Business College. His pet peeve is homework. WINIFRED BLANCHARD Wendy” November 28, 1942 Slocum Activities: Secretary of AME Zion group of the Y.W.C.A., Spanish Club 1 year and President of the Hartford District Youth Group of AME Zion. Wendy has a pleasant personality and winning smile. She likes to play the piano for relaxation. After graduation Wendy plans to attend Livingston Col- lege. 14 PHILOMENA BERNARDI November 11, 1942 Duggan Activities: Italian Club I year, Member of Wilby Swim Teens 1 year and St. Patrick’s CYO 4 years. Friendly, sweet, and nice to know describes Philomena. Her goal is to become an X-Ray Technician and we are sure she will achieve that goal. Philomena enjoys ice skating, bowling and swimming. ELAINE BOBINSKI E” December 21, 1942 Prospect Activities: St. Anthony’s CYO, Dra- matics Club 4. Elaine is one of our quieter Wilby girls, but pleasant to talk with. E.” spends much of her leisure time horse- back riding and ice-skating. Her ambi- tion is to become a medical secretary. Good luck to you Elaine. s ‘ • • Sa� REGINA ANNE BOISVERT Reggie” June 28, 1942 St. Mary’s Activities: Immaculate Conception CVO, Wilby Bookkeeping Club, Wilby Pep Squad 1 yr. and United Fund Cam- paign Worker. The gift of gab is Reggie’s special trait. When not hard at work Reggie can be found skating, reading or bowl- ing. After graduation she plans to be come a Specialist in Infant Care. DIANE FLORENCE BOUFFARD ”Di” June 25, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Balance Sheet III, Girls Swim team I, Accounting Club IV, Pep Squad IV. It would be hard to find a better sport than Di. She is very enthusiastic, and does any job well. Good Luck in the future Di! JOANNE BOSCO Bosco” December 13, 1942 East Farms Activities: Balance Sheet 4 years, St. Peter Paul CYO 4 years, Y.W.C.A. 2 years, Dramatics Club 1 year, Italian Club 3 years and Room Representative 3 years. Bosco, as she is called by her friends, is a friendly girl with a smile for every- one. After graduation, she plans to be- come a nurse and then settle down as a housewife. Bosco likes to swim, cook, and sew. DOROTHY ALICE BRADSHAW Trudy” January 18, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Spanish Club. One of our quieter seniors’ is Trudy. She is a very likable person with a sin- cere manner. Trudy is a very courteous girl. 15 BEVERLY ANNE BOUFFARD Bev” Buff” March 22, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Room Representative I, Junior Red Cross, Chemistry Club III, Italian Club III, Italian Club Vice- President IV, Balance Sheet III, IV, Yearbook Staff IV, Editor-Italian Paper IV, Pep Squad IV. Bev is a very carefuly and energetic worker. She seems to be busy every minute. Pretty Bev is sure to be a suc- cess at anything she does. Lot’s of Luck! MARSHA BRILLIS Marsh” Activities: Senior Bowling League. Marsh may be small but she always has a big smile for everyone. She likes to bowl, play golf, and gab on the phone. Her future plans are not com- plete, but whatever they may be we know that with her many assets she will be a success. Her pet peeve is homework. CATHERINE BROWN Cathy February 21, 1941 Hopeville Activities: Accounting Club 1 year, Pil- grim Fellowship 3 years and Rainbow Girls 4 years. Cathy's ability to make friends has proven valuable during her four years at Wilby. For relaxation she likes to bowl, roller skate, and listen to all types of music. After graduation, Cathy plans to become a secretary. RICHARD BROWN Dick March 15, 1942 Prospect Activities: 1 yr. Croft, 1 yr. Crosby, Chess Club, 2 yrs. Wilby, Chemistry Club, President, Balance Sheet 2 yrs., Chess Club 2 yrs. Key Club 2 yrs. Dra- matics Club 1 yr. A shy smile, blond hair, blue eyes and a pleasing disposition all go to make up one of our nicest senior boys. Dick has a great interest in sound” and enjoys working with his tape re- corder in his leisure time. He also en- joys tennis and badminton. Dick is planning a career as a mechanical en- gineer and we are sure that he will be a success. Lots of luck to you Dick”. A' - RONALD BRUCE Ron” November 2, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Chess Club, Spanish Club, Chemistry Club. Ron is usually silent, but quick to enter any argument. He likes to play chess. Ron plans to enter the Univer- sity of Connecticut, or the Air Force Academy. THERESA M. BUONOCORE Terry” November 26, 1942 Slocum Activities: Room Representative 1 year, member of Fidelis Club of Y.W.C.A., St. Lucy’s CYO and Italian Club I year. Terry's pleasing personality and warm smile have made her many friends at Wilby. After graduation, she plans to become a secretary. Terry likes to dance, skate, read, and listen to music in her spare time. 16 VERONICA M. BROWN Ron” November 30, 1942 Hendricken Activities: Spanish Club 1 year, Secre- tary of Denada group at Y.W.C.A. 1 year and member of Wilby Swim Teens 1 year. Ron's friendly smile and easy going ways makes friends in a flash. She likes to take long walks, collect poems, and listen to baseball games. Her future plans are indefinite, but with her friendly smile she will do well. NATALIE BURNHAM Nat” May 10, 1942 Bloomfield Activities: Balance Sheet 3, 4, Dramr Club 4, Basketball team 1, Hockey team 1, Glee Club 3, Future Nurses o. America 4, Pilgrim Fellowship 1, 2, 3, 4, Y.W.C.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Nats winning smile and outstanding personality have been great assets to hei during her two years as a Wilbyite She enjoys many sports including icc skating, bowling, swimming, and tennis. She plans to attend the University of Connecticut to become a Home Eco- nomics teacher. BRENDA MARIE BYRD Bea Bea” June 19, 1942 Walsh Activities: Dramatic Club 1 year, Sing- ing Group 2 years. 1A wonderful smile that makes heavy hearts light belongs to our Bea Bea. Her special hobbies are playing tennis, singing, and dramatizing. After gradu- ation, Bea Bea plans to attend Becker Junior College for advancement in Sec- retarial work. PATRICIA BYRNES '’Patti” August 18, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Accounting Club IV, Dra- matics Club IV, Spanish Club. See a crowd of girls gabbing, you need only one guess as to who’s in the middle, Patti.” Her friendly smile and gay sense of humor have won her many friends at Wilby. BARRY JOHN BYROLLY March 12, 1940 McTernan Activities: Spanish Club, Y.M.C.A., C.Y.O. Barry's main interests are swimming, bowling, cars, and dancing. He has made many friends while in Wilby. His carefree manner will carry him on to success. LOUISE ROSE BYRON Lou” August 16, 1942 Woodrow Wilson Activities: CYO 4 years, Solteras Club of Y.W.C.A. 2 years and Italian Club 1 year. Lou is full of fun and energy. Her ambition is to become a secretary, but first she plans to take a trip. For re- laxation, Lou likes to listen to Johnny Mathis and jazz music, bowl, and dance. Her pet peeve” is getting up in the morning. GEORGIANN M. CAGGIANO Chicky” March 8, 1942 Duggan Activities: Bookkeeping Club, Class Book Staff, Secretary of Accounting Club, Ways and Means Committee. Tiny, cute and full of fun that is our Chicky. After graduation she plans to become either a bookkeeper or an IBM operator whichever she chooses she will do well. Chicky’s hobbies are driving, dancing, swimming and collecting rec- ords. FRANCES ANN CAMBINO Fran” February 14, 1942 B. W. Tinker Activities: Member of CYO 2 years and Balance Sheet 1 year. Fran is a sweet girl with an eye for clothes. For relaxation she likes to bowl and dance. She plans to become a sec- retary. Fran’s pet peeve is homework over the week-end. 17 CYNTHIA MARIE CAMEROTA Cindy” July 8, 1942 Prospect Activities: St. Anthony’s CYO, YWCA Club Sigma Phi”, Chemistry, Pep Squad 4, Dramatic Club. The hint that Cindy” isn’t always quiet and serious is her infectious grin, which appears when you least expect it. Her interests are dancing and swim- ming, not to mention buying all the clothes she possibly can. A career in nursing is Cindy’s goal. We are sure she will make an ideal nurse. SALVATORE CAPOBIANCO Sal” October 13, 1942 Walsh Activities: C.Y.O., Boys’ Club, Y.M.C.A. Sal,” a fine looking and neat dressed boy, always has a smile and a happy word for everyone. He enjoys sports, dancing, bowling, and skating. After graduation Sal plans to enter college. 4 JENNIE CARMELLA CAPOLUPO Pinoki” January 12, 1942 Merriman Activities: Our Lady of Lourdes CYO 3 yrs., Italian Club 1 year. A friendly smile and a pleasing per- sonality are some of Pinoki’s assets. Her hobbies include bowling, roller skating, and collecting records. Pinoki is not sure what field she will pursue after graduation. Her pet peeve” is homework. FRANCIS JOSEPH CAPRISTO Cyrano” November 4, 1941 Washington Activities: Football Team, Baseball Team, Key Club, Italian Club, Boys' Club, C.Y.O. Francis has a great interest in all sports. Ranking high on his list are football and baseball. He is always ready for a laugh, and is a must in every crowd. To be a successful businessman is his goal. MARY ANTOINETTE CAPUTO Shorty” August 11, 1942 B. W. Tinker Activities: Chemistry Club. Shorty’s sparkling eyes and warm smile have left their mark on many a Wilbyite. Shorty’s plans to become either a hairdresser or an Airline Stewardess. Her hobbies include bike riding, skating, art, and bowling. 18 PATRICK CAROZZA March 11, 1942 Driggs Pat’s amiable smile and pleasant per- sonality have won him a host of friends in Wilby. We know he will succeed in anything he chooses. LYNNETTA M. CARRINGTON Lynne June 1, 1942 Prospect Activities: Room Representative 1, Art Club 2, YWCA Club, Jr. Prom Com- mittee. Her soft-spoken manner, friendly smile, and pleasing personality have won Lynne” many friends at Wilby. Swimming and bowling are her favorite pastimes and she’s never happier than when she has a camera in her hands. All of Lynne’s future plans revolve in the matrimonial circle. Good luck to you Lynne. JOHN A. CARUSO Jack” December 15, 1941 Walsh Activities: C.Y.O. A friendly grin and a carefree man- ner is the best way to describe Jack. Bowling, swimming, and ice skating are his main interests. Jack is army bound, and we know he will be a great contribution to Uncle Sam. DAVID CARROLL Dave” May 13, 1942 Prospect Activities: Room leader 3 years, Assist- ant 1 yr., Football team 2 yrs., Key Club, Jr. Prom Chairman, Swimming team, Track team, Crosby, Dramatics Club 4. Dave is a good-natured, fun-loving fellow who enjoys sports, especially football, swimming, and track. He plans to attend college after graduation to study engineering. He hasn’t decided what field of engineering he will enter yet, but whichever it is, we all know he will be a first class success. JOY E. CARUSO March 18, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Chemistry Club IV, Spanish Club, Dramatics Club IV, Dramatics Club Secretary, Future Nurses Club. Joy is one girl who is never quiet. The teachers love that! Right Joy? Joy is always on the go, and ready to join in the fun. JANET A. CARTER Jan” May 24, 1942 Anderson Activities: Pep Squad 1 year. Conversation is never lacking with Jan around. Jan’s favorite subject is Typing and her pet peeve” is home- work. Her main ambition is to become Mrs.” LAURINE L. CATALINA “Lori” December 12, 1942 Kingsbury Activities: Y.W.C.A. 3 years, CYO 2 years, Pep Squad 1 year. Lori, a quiet and charming girl has made many friends during her years at Wilby. She likes to dance, ice skate, and collect records in her spare time. Lori’s main ambition is to attend Secre- tarial College. Her pet peeve” is home- work. 1? GERALDINE CELONE Gerri” May 9, 1941 Hopeville Activities: Italian Club 2 years, CYO and Bookkeeping Club 3 years. Gerri is a quiet but friendly girl. After graduation, she plans to become a bookkeeper. During her spare time she likes to dance, roller skate, swim, and sew. MARLENE CHARETTE Mar” January 16, 1942 St. Ann’s Activities: Member of St. Ann’s CYO 2 years. Full of fun and fancy free can best describe Mar. With her many assets we can be sure she will be a successful secretary. For relaxation she likes to bowl and skate. Her pet peeve” is homework over the week-end, and her favorite subject is bookkeeping. ELAINE CIARLO October 28, 1942 Tinker Activities: C.Y.O. A cheerful smile and carefree style can best describe Elaine. She enjoys collecting records, dancing, bowling, and swimming. She has made many friends in Wilby. Elaine plans to be- come a secretary after graduation. DONNA CIARLO Don” September 29, 1942 Webster Activities: C.Y.O. Donna came to us from Webster, and her cheerful manner will long be remembered by her friends. Don's” special interests are skating, dancing, and collecting records. Upon gradua- tion, she plans to become a private sec- retary, and with her assets we know she will be a success. 20 LEE R. CHASSE Chass” June 22, 1942 Driggs Activities: C.Y.O. It would be hard to find a more genial fellow than Lee. His hobbies are cars, model building, dancing, and collecting records. We know he will be a success in his chosen career. CONCETTA CIMINO April 28, 1942 Slocum Activities: Glee Club, St. Lucy’s C.Y.O. Concetta attended Crosby for two years before arriving at Wilby. We were lucky to get her. All of Wilby •wishes you the best of everything in the future. M A GEORGE EDWARD CIPRIANO October 1, 1941 Driggs Activities: Italian Club. Sometimes serious, sometimes happy- go-lucky, George strives to do his best in anything he undertakes. His interests include bowling, dancing and cars. Whatever his future plans may be, we know he will be a success. C JANINA CIPRIANO Jean October 9, 1942 Wendell Cross Activities: Glee Club 1 year. Although Jean seems quiet, she al- ways has a kind word and a friendly smile for everyone. Her hobbies include taking long walks and collecting popu- lar records. After graduation, Jean would like to become a Legal Secretary. CARMEN CIVITATE Carney” October 6, 1942 B. W. Tinker Carney is one of Wilby’s light- hearted, easy going seniors. His favo- rite pastime is playing pool. Carney plans on becoming president of the P.H.B.S. (Protection of Handsome Bachelors Society.) PAUL CLAPS Tall Paul February 22, 1942 Crosby Activities: Room Representative, Presi- dent of Italian Club II, Banking Repre- sentative II, Junior Prom Committee. Sometimes serious minded, sometimes happy-go-lucky, Paul strives to do his best in anything he undertakes. He is enthusiastic about sports especially basketball. Paul’s ambition is to be- come a teacher and we are sure he will make a good one. LUCILLE COCCA Lu August 9, 1942 Walsh Activities: C.Y.O. Lu’s cute looks and pleasant smile have made her a desirable addition to our Senior class. Her favorite ways of entertainment are dancing, miniature golf, and collecting records. Lu” plans to become a secretary, and we know she will be a success. 21 LOIS COCCHIOLA Lo” October 22, 1942 Prospect Activities: St. Anthony’s CYO, YWCA Club, Spanish Club 1, Chemistry Club, Balance Sheet, Dramatic Club 4. Lo’s” pleasing disposition and pleasant personality have endeared her to to all of her classmates. Lo’s” pas- times are swimming, ice-skating, and tennis. Being a teacher is her chief ambition. We all wish her the very best of luck. MICHAFX COCCHIOLA Coach” August 31, 1942 Barnard Mike is one of our well-liked seniors who enjoys bowling and basketball. His future plans are undecided. Success to you in the future, Mike. BARBARA COLUMBUS Bobbie April 20, 1942 St. Margaret’s Activities: C.Y.O. Bobbie” is one of Wilby’s small and quiet Seniors. She enjoys dancing, bowl- ing, and reading. She will always be remembered for her pleasing person- ality. Bobbie’s ambition is to become a teacher. Good Luck, Bobbie.” RHODA ANN CODD1NGTON ”Ro” December 23, 1941 Memorial If you hear someone coming down the hall giggling that is none other than Rhoda”. Her zest for life and love of good jokes has made her known to everyone. She collects record albums and spends much of her spare time- drawing. Rhoda is planning to get married after graduation. Lots of luck and happiness to you Rhoda. DIANE L. COOKSON Di” March 21, 1942 Sprague Activities: Pep Squad, C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A. Di’s” winning smile and pleasing personality will certainly be missed in Wilby. Among her hobbies you will find dancing, collecting records, skat- ing and bowling. Di’s” ambition is u become a Nurse, and with her assets, we know she will be a big success. 22 WALTER COLE Monk March 15, 1942 Barnard Activities: Baskcstball, Golf Team 3, C.Y.O., Key Club. Walter is one of our athletic seniors. He is a member of the baseball, golf and basketball teams. Walter’s plans for the future are undecided. JOAN COPPETO Cochise” May 25, 1942 Hopeville Activities: C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A., Glee Club, Class Book Staff. Joan's sparkling eyes, gleaming hair, and well-natured manner have made her a favorite among her classmates. She enjoys swimming, bowling, and danc- ing. Joan plans to become a secretary, and we are sure she will make an ideal one. LORRAINE COSSETTE Lorrie” January 15, 1943 Driggs Activities: Bookkeeping Club. Lome's” quiet and unassuming manner has won her many friends at Wilby. She loves roller skating, swim- ming, bowling, and dancing. Her main ambition is to become a secretary. MARGARET T. CULBERT Margie September 12, 1942 St. Joseph's Activities: Drum Corps, Glee Club, Italian Club, Band. A cheerful smile can best describe Margie. She enjoys chess, square dancing, and roller skating. Her future lies in the secretarial field. CAROL ANN COPPOLA June 16, 1942 Chase Activities: C.Y.O. Carol's warm and friendly smile has won her many friends among her class- mates. Her interests are dancing, bowl- ing, and skating. Her future lies in the secretarial field. SANDRA S. COULTER Sandi February 25, 1942 Hopeville Activities: Bookkeeping Club. Sandi is among the quiet but well liked girls at Wilby. Her hobbies in- clude cooking and oil painting. Her pleasant personality has won her many friends. With her assets we know she will be a success in the secretarial field. ANTHONY COSCIA Tony” December 23, 1942 St. Joseph Activities: Student Council, Italian Club Treas., Room Representative III. Tony is one of Wilby’s good look- ing seniors. He always has a smile for everyone. Tony enjoys listening to music and working. After graduation, Tony plans on entering the Air Force. ROGER CREAN September 20, 1942 Sacred Heart Activities: C.Y.O. Like most young men, Roger is fond of fishing and basketball. Some of his other activities include dancing, swim- ming and ice skating. After graduation, Roger plans on going to college. PATRICIA A. CULBERT Pat” September 12, 1942 St. Joseph’s Activities: Band, Glee Club, C.Y.O. Bookkeeping Club, Y.W.C.A. Conversation will never be lacking with Pat” present. Her favorite hobbies include bowling, skating, and dancing. Her main ambition is to become a housewife. DIANE CYR Frenchy” January 31, 1943 Chase Activities: Mr. Moran’s Office Staff 1. Diane is a carefree young lady with a mischievious gleam in her eye. Her light-hearted manner and delightful sense of humor have earned her many friends. Her ambition is to be a secre- tary and we’re sure she will make a good one. MARCIA DALTON Mar” November 29, 1942 Bunker Hill Activities: Swim Teens 1, Band 1, Vice-President 2, Pep Squad 4. Tiny, cute, and full of fun, Marcia is a must at every gathering. During her years in Wilby, she has made many friends. Her hobbies include dancing, swimming, and skating. Marcia plans to be an Air Line Hostess, and with her personality we know she will be a success. LUCILLE DANTINO Lou” September 5, 1942 Washington There’s never a dull moment when Lou’s around. She is a cheerful, good natured girl, and has won many friends during her years at Wilby. Her inter- ests center around skating, dancing, and bowling. Lou's ambition is to be- come a secretary, and we know she will succeed. JUDITH ANN DAVERSA Bunny” June 11, 1941 Chase Activities: Pep Squad. Bunny” came to us from Chase. She is a good student, easy to get along with, and is friendly to ail. Her special interests include bowling, dancing, and boating. Her ambition is to be a private secretary. Good Luck, Bunny”. 24 DIANA MARY DAVINO Dizzy” January 22, 1942 Driggs Activities: C.Y.O. With her happy-go-lucky smile and quick Hi-ya kid”, Dizzy” has made many friends here at Wilby. Her main interests are drawing, swimming, danc- ing, and roller skating. Dizzy’s goal is to become an artist, and with her initiative, she’ll be great in this en- deavor. STELLA LUCIENNE DAVIS “Stell” December 23, 1942 Anderson Activities: Room Representative 1, Assistant Room Representative 4, C.Y.O. Together with her pleasant smile and pleasing personality, 'Stell” will be re- membered by her Wilby classmates long after graduation. In her spare moments she enjoys bowling, skating, dancing, and baseball. Her ambition is to become a secretary, and with her assets, we know she will be a success. MICHAEL DEANGELO January 3, 1941 Duggan Activities: 1st year at Crosby, Basket- ball 3 yrs., Baseball 1 year. Mike attended Crosby his first year but then decided that Wilby was the school for him. He played basketball for three years and baseball for one year. Mike plans to join the Navy upon graduation. CONSTANCE DEBARBA “Connie” November 18, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Balance Sheet 3, 4, Bowling League 4, Bookkeeping Club, Sec. 4, Yearbook Staff 4, Dramatic Club 4, Pep Squad 4, Captain, Pep Squad 4, Swim- ming Club 1, Jr. Prom Committee 3, Ways Means Committee 4. To say that Connie is one of Wilby's quietest girls would be the understate- ment of the year. Connie’s gift for gab, along with her amiable smile and pleas- ant personality, have won her a host of friends here at Wilby. Connie” en- joys all sports and can always be found at all the games cheering the loudest. After graduation Connie plans to attend a junior college to become a legal secretary. All the luck in the world to you Connie.” NOREEN ANN DEBARBA November 12, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Balance Sheet IV, Pep Squad IV, Bowling League IV, Dra- matics Club IV. Norcen is easy to get along with, and courteous to everyone. She is quiet, but fun-loving. Noreen plans to be- come a practical nurse. MARGARET DEBONIS “Maggie” November 10, 1942 Kingsbury Activities: Italian Club, Room Repre- sentative, Junior Red Cross Represen- tative 2, Chemistry Club, C.Y.O. A cheerful, good-natured girl is our “Maggie.” She has made many friends during her years at Wilby. Her sing- ing talent will always be remembered at our assemblies. Her hobbies include swimming, skating, bowling, singing, and dancing. Her ambition is to become an Airline Hostess. ROBERT A. DEBISSHOP Bob” May 25, 1942 Oxford Activities: German Club, Chess Club 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Key Club, Chemistry Club 4. Bob enjoys farming, and is very ac- tive in the 4-H. He is consistantly on the high honor roll, and is a well- rounded boy. Bob plans to study Chem- ical Engineering at either Yale or the University of Connecticut. 25 ELAINE MARIE DECRISANTI December 27, 1942 Bucks Hill Activities: Accounting Club, Chemistry Club, C.Y.O., Pep Squad. A kind disposition and a pleasing personality are some of Elaine's assets. Her hobbies include bowling, dancing, and skating. Her future lies in the secretarial field. NANCY CAROL DELBUONO December 23, 1942 Washington Activities: Italian Club, Pep Squad, C.Y.O. Nancy, a small but fiery girl, always has a cheerful hello for everyone. Bowl- ing, skating, and dancing stand out as her favorite hobbies. With her pleas- ing personality, we know she will be a success as a secretary. HELEN AMELIA DELGOBBO Hei” January 26, 1943 Bucks Hill Activities: Bookkeeping Club, Italian Club, Pep Squad, C.Y.O. A kind disposition and a pleasant personality are some of Helen’s assets. Her hobbies include dancing, bowling, swimming, and skating. Her future am- bition is to become an I.B.M. operator. HENRIETTA DELGOBBO Hen January 26, 1943 Bucks Hill Activities: CYO, Pep Squad. Fun loving and good natured are the words that best describe Henrietta. Among her many activities are swim- ming, dancing, and bowling. While in Wilby, she has made many friends. We know she will be a success in the secre- tarial field. MARY ANN DELGOBBO Mar January 10, 1943 Woodrow Wilson Activities: Y.W.C.A., C.Y.O. Mar” has an exceptional gift for laughter. To her friends she is a joker, poet, and dramatist. She is gay and always on the move. Mar” likes to swim and dance. Her aim in life is to become a secretary. We know that with her friendly ways, she will be a success. P - 26 DOLORES DELLA CROCE Dee” October 22, 1942 Webster Activities: Italian Club, C.Y.O. Dee” is one of our quiet seniors here at Wilby. Some of her hobbies are dancing, skating, and bowling. Her pleasant smile and pleasing personality will'be great assets to her chosen career as a secretary. MARIE ANGELA DESANTO Min” February 16, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Italian Club, Italian Club, Sec., Library Staff III, IV, Balance Sheet III, IV. Marie’s winning smile and carefree style have won her many friends here at Wilby. Her chocolate cakes have spread her fame throughout Wolcott. CAROLYN DIOGOSTINE Carole” February 9, 1943 Maloney Activities: Italian Club, Pep Squad, C.Y.O. Carole,” with her quiet sense of humor, is liked by everyone. She is quiet and industrious, yet she makes friends wherever she goes. Her main interests include dancing, bowling, skating, and swimming. Her future lies in the secretarial field. M. LOIS DESJARDINS Lou” May 29, 1942 Prospect Activities: Red Cross II, School Secre- tary IV, Balance Sheet IV. Lois” is an attractive girl with a friendly manner. Her ready smile has won her many friends at Wilby. With her delightful personality she is bound to be a success. LUCILLE DEVINO Lou” June 4, 1940 Washington Activities: C.Y.O. Lou” can best be described as full of fun.” She can often be found put- ting many of her classmates in a joy- ous mood. She enjoys dancing, bowling, and swimming. Upon graduation, Lou” plans to become a secretary. ARLENE JANET DIPIETRO Ar” February 26, 1942 Walsh Activities: Room Representative 1, Junior Red Cross Representative 2, CYO, Chairman of the Junior Prom, Class Book Staff. Arlene is one of the friendliest girls in Wilby. Her pleasing personality and friendly manner have won her the title of Most Courteous. In her spare time, Ar” enjoys dancing, bowling and swimming. A good secretary is Ar's” goal, and with her assets, how could she fail? ROBERT J. DIPIETRO Little Caesar” January 23, 1942 St. Joseph Activities: Key Club, Italian Club, Bal- ance Sheet III, IV. Bob’s subtle wit makes him the life of any party, and has won him many friends here at Wilby. He is an ardent sports fan, and plans a career in sports’ writing. Good-Luck Little Caesar”! 27 DANIEL J. DIXON Danny” December 25, 1942 Huntsville Activities: Senior Bowling League Span- ish Club 4, Chemistry Club 4, Chess Club 4, Youth Fellowship (vice-presi- dent) . Danny” is considered one of Wilby’s quiet, happy-go-lucky” boys. He en- joys all sports and especially bowling. His plans after graduation are still un- decided, but whatever he decides to do we all wish him the best of luck. r NOELLA DOYON Noee” August 19, 1941 Sprague Activities: C.Y.O., Room Representative 4, Junior Red Cross Representative 1. An easy smile and a good sense of humor are two of Noee’s” outstanding traits. Her hobbies include swimming, drawing, skating, and dancing. Her ambition is to become an X-Ray Tech- nologist. With such a pleasing person- ality and her strong desire to succeed, we know she will be a success. MARY ELLEN DOYLE Duffy April 18, 1942 Prospect Activities: Balance Sheet, Future Teach- ers of America, Civil Air Patrol, CYO. Duffy’s ambition is to become v a teacher. Most of her free time is spent dancing or flying. A radiant and suc- cessful future in the teaching world is what we prophesy for Duffy. DORTHY DRAINVILLE Dottie” September 2, 1942 Maloney Activities: Italian Club, C.Y.O. Dottie is one of our quiet, well liked seniors. She is always ready to help any- one if she can. She enjoys reading, danc- ing and swimming. Dottie intends to become a private secretary. We feel sure that she will be a success. 28 ARLENE DOYON Arl” September 6, 1940 Sprague Arl” is a very quiet girl. She is one of our future secretaries. In her spare time she enjoys bowling, records, and dancing. Arl” has made many friends here at Wilby. The knowledge that she has gained will help her in her future vocation. EDNA DUFRESNE Eddie” May 21, 1942 Wolcott Activities: Balance Sheet Representa- tive, Chemistry Club. Eddie, with her pleasing smile, will always be remembered by her friends. She always has a smile on her face and is well liked by all. She enjoys reading and collecting classical records. Her ambition is to become a nurse. GERALDINE DUNNE Gerry’' April 5, 1942 Fairfield Activities: Balance Sheet, Red Cross Representative, St. Pius X CYO. Gerry is a friendly girl with a friend- ly smile for everyone. She enjoys danc- ing and bowling and plans her future as a secretary. Gerry has the assets to become a good one. DONNA DWYER De De” March 27, 1942 Driggs Donna is quiet on the surface but chat with her for five minutes and you’ll discover a delightful personality. Her hobbies are dancing and reading. To become a secretary is what Donna plans after graduation. LILLION MAE EASON Lil” March 28, 1942 T. S. Cooper Lil is a quiet good natured girl to know. She enjoys dancing in her spare time. After graduation, Lil plans on going to work. We feel sure she will be a success. LOUIS FAINELLI Lou” July 29, 1942 Memorial Activities: Football, 2 yr., Room Rep 1, Banking Rep. 2, YMCA, Club President 2, 3, Demolay 2, 3, 4. A tall boy with a shy smile best de- scribes Lou. His good-natured disposi- tion make him a favorite of everyone. He enjoys all sports and he especially likes to work with cars. After gradu- ation Lou will attend college to be- come a teacher. Lots of luck to you Lou. LUCILLE FALTORUSSO Lou” April 19, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Balance Sheet, Senior Bowl- ing League, St. Pius X CYO. Lou, who hails from Wolcott, is the girl with the warm and friendly per- sonality. She enjoys bowling, dancing, roller skating, and sw imming. .Upon graduating she plans to enter college for training as an IBM operator. With her intelligence and personality, she will do very well in this field. 29 ANTHONY FARESSA September 28, 1942 Driggs Activities: Baseball 3 yrs. Football 2 yrs., Basketball 2 yrs., Lady of Lourdes C.Y.O. Tony has been very active in Wilby’s sports field. Just take a gander at this record. He played baseball for three years, football for two years, and basket- ball for two years. He attends Our Lady of Lourdes C.Y.O. We wish Tony success in his future plans. BARBARA FARLEY Barb” November 5, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Balance Sheet, Classbook staff, Senior Bowling League, Chemis- try Club, Dramatics Club, Walther League. Barb, who is always ready and will- ing to help, has gained many friends with her ready smile and hearty laugh. Her hobbies include swimming, skat- ing, and dancing. Barb’s goal is to be- come a nurse, and we are sure she will reach it with no trouble. LYNNE FEENY June 19, 1940 St. Margaret’s Lynne is one of Wilby’s quietest seniors. But to all who know her, she has a pleasing personality and a lovely smile. One of Lynne’s pastimes is danc- ing. We know that Lynne will be a success in what ever she does. JUDI FEEST Feestie” October 2, 1942 Sprague Activities: C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A. Judi’s mild manner has won her many friends at Wilby. She enjoys dancing, skating, and listening to rec- ords. After graduating Judi hopes to secure a job as a medical secretary. LARRY KENNETH FEEST November 14, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Band I, II, III, IV, Spanish Club, Chess Club, Chemistry Club IV, Dramatic Club IV. The phrase happy-go-lucky” de- scribes Larry exactly. He manages to find a little bit of humor in everything. Larry has played in the band for four years. BEN FINNEMORE Big Ben” June 25, 1942 Chase Activities: Spanish Club 3, Chemistry Club 4, Chess Club 4, Dramatics Club 4, Church basketball 2 yrs., Track team 4. The phrase happy-go-lucky” best de- scribes Ben. Ben is a likeable fellow with a smile for everyone. He is inter- ested in all sports. After graduation he plans to attend college and major in science. CYNTHIA FIORELLI Cindy” November 11, 1942 Walsh Activities: Bookkeeping Club, Junior Prom Decorating Comm., Bowling League, Banking Rep. Ill and IV., C.Y.O. Cynthia is well-liked by her class- mates. She has a pleasing personality that attracts friends. She enjoys knitting, swimming, skating, and dancing. She plans on entering the Civil Service pro- fession after graduation. 30 BEATRICE FISHER Bea” December 10, 1940 Middlebury Activities: Chemistry Club, Italian Club, Rainbow Girls, Pilgrim Fellowship. We describe Bea as peaceful and always ready to help out. Her sincerity has won her a host of friends. Bea enjoys collecting stuffed animals and buying the latest records for her col- lection. She plans to enter the business world as a secretary, a career well- chosen. EDWARD WILLIAM FLANAGAN Ed” December 21, 1942 Prospect Activities: Chemistry Club 4, Spanish Club, Baseball team, Spanish News- paper, Chess Club. Ed is one of the happiest boys in the class, and is a lover of practical jokes. He likes to play baseball and chess. Ed plans to attend the Uni- versity of Connecticut to study either accounting or engineering. JOAN FISKE Joni” August 10, 1942 Prospect Activities: Art Club, Dramatics Club. This attractive miss hails from Pros- pect. She is one of our quieter girls but always ready and willing to help out. Joanie’s hobbies include dancing and skating. She plans to be a haidresser after graduation. JUDY FLAMMIA June 24, 1942 Chase Activities: Y.W.C.A. Fun loving and good natured best describes Judy. She enjoys roller skat- ing, dancing, and painting. Judy plans on entering Post after graduation. X RICHARD FONTI Rich June 26, 1942 Washington Activities: Senior Bowling League. Rich is known to all as a friendly fun-loving, easy-going fellow; one that will lend a helping hand to anyone. His future ambition is to enter the U.S. Navy. Ship Ahoy! 31 ALAN B. FOSTER Al” November 25, 1942 Prospect Activities: Dramatic Club 4, Chess Club 3, 4, Room Representative 4, Key Club 4, Chemistry Club 4, (publicity dir.), 1 yr. Crosby annex, 1 yr. Crosby. Good-natured Al” has won many friends at Wilby through his pleasing personality and courteous ways. In his leisure time Al enjoys golf, chess, and bowling. Wilby will lose one of her top students when Al graduates. He’s planning to attend college and major in biochemistry. PHILIP M. FRANCO •Thil March 25, 1942 Hopeville Activities: Baseball 4, Basketball 4, Football 4, Senior Bowling Leagues, CYO. Hopeville’s loss was Wilby’s gain when Phil entered our school. Phil is a top-notch baseball, basketball, and football player. Bowling is one of Phil’s greatest hobbies and one that he does very well. Upon graduation, Phil hopes to enter college where he is sure to achieve a great deal. - LEONA FRAPPIER Lee” January 19, 1941 Driggs Activities: Bookkeeping Club. Lee is a friendly girl who always manages to have a friendly smile for everyone. She enjoys dancing, roller skating and attending CYO meetings in her spare time. She plans to enter the secretarial field after graduation. ALFRED FUSCO ”A1” November 13, 1942 Webster Activities: Wilby football team, Treas- urer, Wilby Key Club. Good natured is the way to describe Al. His personality and friendly smile have won him many friends in Wilby. He is very active in sports and enjoys them all. Al’s plan is to be a teacher. JEANNE GAMBINO October 8, 1942 Sacred Heart Jeanne is a quiet girl with many friends. She enjoys dancing and is a member of the YWCA. Good luck in the future. Jeanne. JOSEPH GALLO Joe” June 8, 1942 Maloney Activities: Treasurer of Senior Class, CYO, Spanish Club, Future Teachers of America, Dramatics Club. One thing that enlivens school life is a person with a sense of humor, such a person is our Joe. Busy as he is he always has time for a good chuckle and has gained a host of friends with his ways. As a pastime he enjoys skating, dancing, and bowling. Joe plans to be- come a teacher, and with his winning smile and personality he will be a good one. GLORIANN GAUDIOSI Glo” February 24, 1942 Mary Abbott Activities: Chemistry Club, Dramatics Club, Italian Club, CYO. Being the friendly type, Glo has attained many friends. She enjoys read- ing and dancing. Glo has decided on nursing as her goal, and with her knowledge and patience she will have no difficulty. 1 JUDITH GAUGLER Judie” July 1, 19 2 Frisbie Activities: Secretary of Senior Bowling League, St. Pius X CYO, Pep Squad. Here is a girl with a gleem in her eyes and a .personality to match. Judie’s hobbies include dancing, swimming, and horseback riding. After graduation, she plans to study for pediatric work. RUTH GRANBY Toots” March 1, 1942 P.S. 54 Ruth is one of our quiet seniors, but she is very friendly and has gained many friends. Ruth enjoys collecting records. She intends to go into nursing after graduation. GLORIA GENTILE Glor” April 30, 1942 Slocum Gloria is a carefree and friendly girl who came from Slocum Grammar School. She enjoys bowling, swimming, and dancing. After graduation, she plans to become a secretary. BEVERLY GILBERT Bev” January 15, 1942 Woodrow Wilson Activities: Class Book Staff. Bev has many interests such as read- ing, skating, dancing and swimming. She is a friendly girl that has won many friends at Wilby. After gradu- ation, Bev plans on becoming a secre- tary. THOMAS ELLERY GILSON Tom” June 28, 1942 Memorial Activities: Chemistry Club, Spanish Club, Key Club, Future Teachers of America. Tom, a fellow with a good word for everyone, has made many friends while at Wilby. His hobbies include swim- ming, skating, and tennis. Tom’s plan for the future is to become a teacher, and with his personality and intelli- gence, he will be at the head of the class. RICHARD M. GRANDPRE Richie” December 7, 1942 St. Mary’s Activities: Italian Club, Dramatics Club, CYO Bowling team. A quiet causal manner of doing things are two of Richie’s qualities. He can be found either reading a book or doing school work. Whatever Richie plans to do after graduation his many friends at Wilby know that he will be successful. 33 ARLINE M. GRANSKY A.G.” June 7, 1942 Walsh Activities: Balance Sheet 1, Glee Club 1, Class Book Staff, Future Teachers Club, (Sec.), Senior Children of Mary (Pres. 2 yrs.), Junior Choir, CYO, Library. Arline with a pleasant manner and smile, is well liked by her classmates. We all wish her the best of luck in teaching. DONNA GRIESHABER Donna September 18, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Future Teachers of America, Dramatics Club, Chemistry Club. Donna is a friendly and a pleasant person to be with. She enjoys roller skating, swimming, and has a proud collection of dolls. We know Donna will be successful in her future as she plans to work on IBM machines. BARBARA GREATOREX “Barb” December 15, 1942 Sprague Activities: Pep Squad, YWCA Delante, CYO. Barb is an energetic girl whose pastimes include roller skating and dancing. She has decided on the secre- tarial field after graduation. MARGARET GRIGGS November 25, 1942 Hopeville Margaret enjoys dancing and col- lecting records. She has won many friends since she has been at Wilby. After graduation, she plans to get an office job. 34 LORRAINE GRECO Lou” May 20, 1942 Webster Activities: Bowling League, CYO, Bookeeping Club, Pep Squad, Ways And Means Comm., Prom Comm. Lou may be small, but she contains a lot of energy which gives her pep at those basketball games. Lou plans on becoming a bookkeeper after gradua- tion. Success in the future. DOROTHY GRUMAUSKAS Dotty” July 31, 1941 New Irving-Der Activities: Bookkeeping Club. Dotty’s ambition is to become a nurse at Southbury Training School. She.will be remembered by her many friends as being studious. Dotty enjoys reading, swimming, and dancing. DIANE GUDAITIS Di” March 22, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Cheerleader 4, Captain, Dra- matics Club, Bookkeeping Club, Ways and Means Committee. Diane is Wilby’s Glamour Girl,” a title well-earned. She enjoys all sports including swimming, basketball, foot- ball, and water skiing. After graduation, Di plans for secretarial work. We know she will win many friends wherever she goes. CAROLE GUDONIS September 10, 1942 St. Joseph Activities: Bowling League, Chemistry Club, Banking Rep. Carole is one of our quiet, well-liked seniors. She has a pleasing personality and has won many friends at Wilby. She enjoys skating, bowling and sewing. JUDITH GUERRERA October 1, 1942 Walsh Judy” Judy chooses dancing, swimming and skating as her favorite pastimes. She is fun to be with as any one of her many friends can tell you. Judy plans on entering the secretarial field after graduation. MARIE GUERRERA February 4, 1942 Walsh Activities: Bowling League, CYO. Junior Prom Comm., Collected money for the Balance Sheet. Marie’s favorite pastimes are reading, bowling and ice skating. After gradu- ation Marie plans on becoming a pri- vate secretary. MARY ANNETTE GUERTIN June 23, 1941 Walsh Activities: Student Council, CYO, Swimming Team, Captain. Annette is one of our active seniors. She is a member of the Student Coun- cil. She enjoys skating and swimming. After graduation, Annette plans on entering the secretarial field. JOHN HAHN Jackie” September 8, 1941 Driggs Activities: CYO. Jackie is Driggs contribution to Wilby. He is fond of cars and girls. Jackie looks forward to graduation and to receive that long awaited diploma. Jackie’s ambition in life is to become a millionaire. Good Luck! 35 CAROL HAMEL November 2, 1942 Merriman Carol is a vivacious pleasant girl with a friendly personality. She hopes to work in an office and we know she will succeed. JOHN H. HAMEL Frisbie Activities: Crosby 1 year, Wilby 3 years, CYO St. Pius X. John went to Crosby for one year before deciding that Wilby was the school for him. John goes to St. Pius X CYO. We all know that John will, be successful in anything he attempts to do in his future endeavors. STEPHEN HARBANUK Steve” October 7, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Chemistry Club, Dramatics Club. Steve is known for his pleasant man- ner and quiet personality. He enjoys baseball, fishing, and all sports in general. As for his future, at the mo- ment it is undecided, but we’re sure it will be well-chosen. BARBARA HARRISON Barb” February 15, 1942 Slocum Barb is one of our quiet seniors. She is well-liked by her classmates. Barbara enjoys roller skating in her spare time. Good luck in the future. JOHN HARTNETT Jack” May 3, 1942 Prospect Activities: Key Club, Balance Sheet, Class Representative, Chess Club. The best way to describe our Jack is as a fun-loving, easy going fellow. His winning smile has made him many friends and we’re sure it always will. Jack enjoys all sports and likes to tinker with cars. After graduation it’s his goal to sail on the blue sea with the U.S. Navy. 36 ELAINE HAUSER March 14, 1942 Walsh Activities: Crosby 1 yr., Wilby 3 yrs., Room Representative, Wtby. Assembly for Rainbow Girls. Plans to be a secretary. Elaine attended Crosby her Freshman year but then decided Wilby was the school for her. Elaine was room repre- sentative for one year and belongs to the Rainbow Girls. We know Blondie will make a swell secretary. JOANNE HELLMANN Jo” August 2, 1942 Frisbic Activities: Classbook Staff, Dramatics Club, St. Pius X CYO, YWCA. Jo’s warm and friendly personality and easy smile have won her a host of friends at Wilby. Her hobbies in- clude dancing, skating, and swimming. Her pleasant personality should help her in her ambition to become a pri- vate secretary. BURTON R. HEMINGWAY, JR. Butchie April 27, 1941 Tinker Activties: Football 3, Basketball 1, Bowling CYO, Key Club, Swimming Team. Butchie, a well-known senior, has a good sense of humor and a pleasing personality. He enjoys many sports and plans to further his education after graduating. CAROLYN HILL ’’Carol” October 1, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Classbook Staff, Order of Rainbow Girls, Chemistry Club, Future Teachers of America, Sandy Shore Mix- ers Youth Forum. Carol’s greatest ambition is to be- come an elementary grade teacher. With a personality like hers, she will have little difficulty in whatever she en- deavors. VIRGINIA HUGHES Ginny” October 27, 1941 Middlebury Activities: Rainbow Girls, Pilgrim Fel- lowship. Ginny’s friendly smile and soft spoken manner have won her many friends at Wilby. Her hobbies include reading, dancing, and swimming. Ginny's one of Wilby’s future gifts to the teaching profession. BRENDA HAZEL HENDERSON October 25, 1941 Mary Abbott Activities: Spanish Club, Chemistry Club, Class Book Staff. Brenda has made many friends since she has attended Wilby. Her pleasing personality and charm should help her in her ambition to become a nurse. BETTY LOU HURLBURT March 9, 1942 Southington Betty passes her time away with such activities as bowling, dancing and listen- ing to records. She hopes to develop a career as a secretary. 37 DOROTHY HYLAND Dot” August 8, 1942 Sprague Dot enjoys dancing, listening to rec- ords and playing the piano as her favo- rite pastimes. Her ambition is to be- come a medical secretary. We wish you luck in the future, Dot. JOAN IPPOLITO Shorty” August 23, 1942 Pearson Activities: Italian Club 1, District Coun- cil, CYO, Bowling League, Pep Squad, Bookkeeping Club, Ways and Means Committee, Junior Prom Committee. Joan is a friendly girl who has made many friends at Wilby. She enjoys dancing and listening to records. After graduation, she plans a secretarial career. KATHERINE INGALA Kathy” October 8, 1942 Mary Abbott Activities: Italian Club 1, CYO, Bowl- ing League, Room Representative 1, Pep Squad, Junior Prom Committee. Kathy is a girl with many friends. She always manages to have a smile for everyone. Kathy plans on being a secre- tary after graduation. DORIS JOYCE JOHNSON Dorie” November 19, 1941 Woodrow Wilson Activities: Room Representative, Pearl Street Community House. Dorie’s pleasing smile and smooth ways make her a friend to everyone. She loves talking and making friends. After graduation Dorie hopes to be- come a top-notch typist. 38 FRANCIS IPPOLITO Fran August 16, 1942 Prospect Activities: Italian Club, Chemistry Club. A quiet fellow is Fran. He likes sports of all kinds, especially baseball. After graduation Fran plans to enter the medical profession as a Doctor. KAREN JOHNSON Karen” December 12, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Wilby Cheerleader 3, Dra- matics Club, St. Pius X CYO, YWCA. Karen with her bright and happy smile is always ready for fun. Her favo- rite pastimes are dancing, swimming, and skating. We know Karen will suc- ceed in her chosen field, which is to be a nurse. MARGARET ELLA JOHNSON Marg” May 25, 1942 Walsh Activities: Room Representative; Mem- ber of Pearl Street Community House. A friendly smile and bright person- ality have made many friends for this young lady. She believes in work, but finds time for enjoyment. Typing is one of her specialities, and she plans attending business school to become a secretary. RITA CATHERINE JOHNSON July 13, 1942 Walsh Activities: CYO, Pep Squad. Rita’s future ambition is to become a secretary. She enjoys dancing and skating. Rita’s friendliness has won a warm spot in the hearts of many Wilbyites. FREDERICK JONES Rick” September 14, 1942 Prospect Activities: Wilby Key Club, YMCA, Deanery Council, CYO. Rick’s quiet appearance may fool you at first, but he’s always ready for a good time. He enjoys all sports. After graduation Rick plans to enter college for the study of technology. LYNDA JONES Lyn June 11, 1942 Chase Activities: YWCA 4, Italian Club 2, Chemistry Club 1, Class Banking Repre- sentative 4. Lyn, a girl with lots of personality and a quick smile, is one of the nicest and friendliest seniors at Wilby. Her ambition is to become a nurse, which we all know will please the patients. JEANNE M. JURKIEWICZ Jean September 8, 1940 Chase Jeanne is a quiet but appealing per- son. She enjoyed making friends in her high school days. She likes to listen to records, go to the movies, and loves to dance. We all know' that whatever Jeanne endeavors she will be a success. 39 RUTH JURASKAS February 18, 1941 St. Joseph’s Ruth is a cute girl with a friendly personality and a bright smile. All who know her love her. This aimiable per- son plans to become an Airline Hostess. EDWARD KAISER Ed” October 10, 1942 Chase Activities: Chess Club, Chemistry Club. Ed, a quiet boy, will do well in what- ever he does if he answers questions as well as he does in Chemistry class. KAAREN KANE September 21, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Crosby 1 year, Wilby 3 years, Chemistry Club, YWCA, CYO, Public Speaking Club, Sec. Kaaren” is one of the quiet girls with a pleasing personality. Her good nature has won for her many friends. JANET B. KEITH Jan” August 31, 1942 Sprague Janet is one of the quieter members of the Senior Class, but this has not held her back from making a host of friends. Jan plans to become a steno- grapher and her many friends wish her well. JOAN MAEFIELD KELLY Joanie” April 22, 1942 Walsh Activities: Spanish Club 2, 3, Room Representative 1, Junior Red Cross Representative 2, Student Council. Joanie’s ambition is to become an English teacher, and with her bright, happy, and understanding ways she is sure to make a good one. She is friendly, helpful and courteous. Best of luck Joanie, from all your many friends. 40 BARBARA KEARNS Barb January 10, 1943 Frisbie Activities: Balance Sheet, Italian Club. Always fun to have around. Barb’s hobbies include swimming, dancing, and skating. Upon graduating, she in- tends to enter the secretarial field. KAREN ANN KENNY December 3, 1941 St. Francis Xavior Activities: CYO, Pep Squad, Spanish Club, Chemistry Club, Future Teachers, Future Nurses, Balance Sheet, Banking Representative 4, Children of Mary. Karen’s easy laugh and pleasant grin have made her a friend to everyone she meets. Always with a load of books un- der her arm, she plans to become a pediatric nurse. Best wishes, Karen. ruth marie kerrek Ruthie” September 7, 1942 Walsh Activities: Balance Sheet Representa- tive, Class Book Staff, Pep Squad, Sec. and Treas. of St. John’s Lutheran Church. A pleasant smile and gay hello makes this lady hard to resist. She loves to talk, but listening is one of her special- ities. You can be sure of a good time with Ruthie along. You would really miss her if she wasn’t. PATRICIA ANN KOLENDA Pat” January 6, 1943 Tinker Naturally curly hair tops this slender young miss, a real asset. Swimming is one of her favorites. School is a must, but being with all her friends makes it worthwhile. DAVID KLUGE Dave” June 1, 1941 Prospect Activities: Chess Club, Young People’s Fellowship, DeMolay, Plegians, Dra- matic Club. Although his future plans as an em- balmer don’t include the brightest en- vironment, we wish Dave the best of luck. DAVID KRAFT Dave” March 23, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Youth for Christ Club, Presi- dent, Young People’s Fellowship at Waterville, Union Church, President, Football team (tri-captain), Swimming team, Chemistry Club, Band. Dave is one of our energetic seniors who enjoys sports and music. After graduation he plans to become a Medical Missionary at Wheaton College. Foot- ball and swimming are this boy’s hob- bies. GAIL ANN KEYES Blondie” February 2, 1942 St. Mary’s Blond hair and big eyes are two of Blondie’s assets. Dancing, roller skating, and listening to music are her favorite hobbies. After she graduates Blondie hopes to become an xray technician and her many friends at Wilby wish her lots of success. GEORGE KOTSAFTIS George” March 1, 1942 Hopeville Activities: GOYA, Naval Reserve. George has a friendly smile and a personality to go with it. His hobbies are hunting and fishing, a typical American boy. We wish him luck in the Navy after graduation. 41 LINDA KUCH Lin” May 26, 1942 Prospect Activities: CYO, Chemistry Club, Dra- matic Club. Here is a girl with a pleasant smile and personality to match. She is always ready with a smile for everyone. The best of luck in the future. Waterbury Hospital is lucky to be getting you as one of their friendly nurses. HARRY KURTZ May 6, 1942 Driggs Friendly to everyone is Harry’s motto. His cheerfulness has won him many friends at Wilby. With his delightful personality, he's bound to be a success in the future. VIRGINIA KURTZ Gynie” June 10, 1942 Driggs Activities: Projectionist Club 4, Junior Red Cross, Student Council 3, Chemistry Club, Balance Sheet, Room Rep. 1, Public Speaking Club, Classbook Staff, Children of American Revolution, Rain- bow Girl, PJF., YWCA. A warm smile, a pleasing personality, and always on the go, best describes Gynie. You can look for Gynie either dancing or swimming. We wish Gynie luck in her future as a nurse. WILBERTA LADUE Billie” June 28, 1942 Frisbie Activities: CYO, Vice-President of Bowling League, Fashion Editor of CYO Newspaper, Assistant Editor of Leaves of Ivy”, Junior Prom Commit- tee, Room Representative, Chemistry Club. Gay and care-free, Billie always cheers you when you’re down in the world. Her gay personality will help her through life’s trials and tribula- tions. JANICE A. LAMITOLA Jan” May 13, 1942 Tinker Activities: Spanish Club, CYO. Fun-loving and good natured are the words that best describe Jan. When she is around there is never a dull moment as she is always up to some- thing. She plans to enter the secretarial field where we know she will be success- ful. PATRICIA DAWN LANZARA Pat” January 17, 1943 Driggs Activities: Italian Club 3, Accounting Club, Projectionist 4, Chemistry 4, Pep Squad, CYO, Bowling, Swimming Club, Glee Club, Ways and Means Commit- tee. Pat’s amiable and friendly manner has won her many friends. She plans to enter, college upon graduation, to study in the business field, where she is sure to be a success. 42 JUDITH LAPORTA “Judy” January 20, 1941 Driggs Activities: Italian Club. Judy, a quiet, demure senior, has been a steady, conscientious student. Throughout her four years at Wilby, her happy ways have won her many friends, who wish her well as a future nurse. SUSANNE MARIE LECLERC Susie” September 10, 1942 St. Ann's Activities: Room Representative 2, Pep Squad, St. Ann’s CYO, Vice-President Children of Mary. A cute little blond miss who is al- ways willing to help you with an al- gebra problem. A smile is part of her everyday makeup and will make all her patients feel well again, when she at- tains her goal as a nurse. CHARLES LASHER Charlie” October 26, 1942 Memorial Activities: President of Spanish Club, Writer for Spanish Club Paper, Secre- tary of United States Air Force Asso- ciation. Quiet and studious, Charlie is some- one who will reach his goal in life. GEORGE LASKY April 5, 1942 Memorial Activities: Baseball. His quiet appearance will fool you. Once you know him, you discover this is only one of his good qualities. George plans to become an automobile mechanic or go into the construction business. We know he will be successful in what- ever he attempts to do. MARLENE MARIE LENDA Mar” September 29, 1942 Webster Activities: CYO, YMCA. A kind disposition and a pleasant smile are some of Mar’s assets. Mar's hobbies include dancing and listening to records. Her big ambition in life is to become a secretary. ALICE MARIE LEONE Al” December 7, 1942 Driggs Activities: Swim team, Italian Club, Glee Club, Pep Squad, Rainbow Girl, P.F., Officer, Canteen Member, YWCA. A cute little bond with a quaint little laugh is this pert miss. She loves to talk and is fun to be with. She tries to be stern, but that twinkle in her eyes gives her away. Manager in business is her ambition. What fun her employees will have! 43 ROBERT LOCKHART Bob” March 29, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Chemistry Club- Bob is a quiet, but mischievous fel- low with a friendly personality. He plans to enter the University of Con- necticut. FRANK T. LOMBARDO March 10, 1942 Merriman Activities: CYO. Frank” is one of the quieter boys in Wilby, but with an abundance of friendliness for all. He is not sure just what he intends to do in later years but we know he will do well in whatever he undertakes. LORRAINE LUCARELLI Lou” August 5, 1942 Woodrow Wilson Activities: Italian Club, Chemistry Club, Pep Squad, Future Nurses Club, CYO, Children of Mary. Lorraine’s friendly smile and soft- spoken manner have won her many friends. Her pleasant personality and sunny disposition should help her along in becoming a nurse. ANTHONY LONGHI An” July 9, 1942 Prospect Activities: Chemistry Club, Chess Club, 2 Years Italian Club, Vice-President, 3 Years Italian Club. Anthony is another of the Wilby boys with a quiet nature and a friendly smile. He plans to enroll in the Uni- versity of Connecticut, and we kpow he will be successful in his chosen career. A BARBARA ANN LERZ Barb” July 19, 1942 Activities: Chemistry Club, Italian Club, Future Nurses Club, Dramatics Club, CYO, YWCA. Barb’s quick smile, good nature and refreshing simplicity have endeared her to the hearts of her friends. She en- joys listening to popular records and albums. She also plans to become a nurse after graduation. DANIEL R. LUCIAN Hick” October 5, 1942 Barnard Activities: Golf Team 3, 4, Co-Captain 3, Public Speaking Club, Manager of the Basketball team 3. Everyone in the senior class knows Hick”. The phrase Happy-Go-Lucky” best describes Danny, a future Sam Snead. Our sincerest wishes are with Danny for success in a golfing career. 44 SANDRA J. LYNCH Sandy August 30, 1941 Walsh Activities: Room Representative 3, 4, Secretary of Junior and Sophomore Class, Member of Classbook Staff, Vice-President of Senior Class, Member of Accounting Club 4, Rainbow Girls, M.Y.F., Pep Squad. Curly brown hair, happy eyes, and a bubbling personality are a part of this young miss. She works like a beaver and loves it. Her favorite sports are skating and bookkeeping . An office would certainly be lucky to have her take care of their books, as they would be in the best of order. W ELIZABETH MACINTOSH Betty August 21, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Chemistry Club, Dramatics Club, Future Teachers of American- President, Rainbow Girls, Banking Representative. Friendly to everyone is Betty's motto. Her cheerful disposition has won her many friends at Wilby. With her de- lightful personality, she is bound to be a success in her future plans of becom- ing an Elementary teacher. Her hobbies are reading and drawing. EDWARD JAMES MAGLIO, JR. Ed December 2, 1942 Webster Activities: President of Key Club, Presi- dent of Senior Class, CYO, Pacers of Waterbury, Balance Sheet Staff. Ed” is one of the busiest and most popular boys in the senior class. Friend- liness and sincerity are synonymous with Ed. His personality and quick sense of humor will insure a successful future for him. BARBARA MARTELLI Barb January 8, 1943 Washington Activities: Italian Club 1, 2, 3- Introducing Barbara, alias Barb who would like to make a million dollars after graduation as a beautician. Be- cause of her ability to make friends easily she is well known to everyone. Barb enjoys dancing and music and if asked could give you the Top 10. ROBERT MARTIN September 5, 1942 Frisbie There's never a dull moment when Bob is around. His gaiety and cheer- fulness make him a must in any gather- ing. We wish him the best in his chosen career. GENEVIEVE MARTORELLI Gen November 14, 1942 Merriman Activities: Italian Club, Junior Prom Committee, CYO. Gen, a quiet and charming girl, has made many friends during her years at Wilby. She came to us from Merri- man, and her cheerful manner will long be remembered by her many friends. Her ambition is to become a secretary and we wish her luck. 45 JOAN MASSETTI Joanie” June 16, 1942 Webster Activities: Italian Club. Webster’s loss was Wilby’s gain. Joanie is short and is a very cute girl. Her special interests are dancing, going to the movies, and listening to records. Joan's ambition in life is to become a secretary. EDNA McFARLIN Eddie” April 6, 1942 Driggs Activities: CYO, Accounting Club. You are likely to find Eddie” either skating, or dancing. Eddie's ambition in life is to become a bookkeeper, and we know that she will succceed because of her great ability. CAROLE ANN MASTRACCHIO November 18, 1942 Washington Activities: CYO, Italian Club 1. Carole’s ambition is to become a sec- retary after her graduation from Wilby. Her hobbies include swimming and dancing. She has made many friends at Wilby, and we all wish her success in the future. DOROTHY McGRATH May 5, 1942 Activities: CYO. Dorothy first appears to be one of our quietest seniors, but her friends know different. She enjoys bowling, roller skating, and dancing. Dorothy hopes to spend her future years as a secretary. 46 CAROLE JEAN McCASLAND November 5 Prospect Activities: Spanish Club, Chemistry Club. Though modest and quiet in class, Carole is good-natured and cheerful among her friends. Her gracious per- sonality will be a great asset to her in the future. SHEILA MARIE McHALE August 14 Frisbie Activities: Chemistry, Spanish Club, Balance Sheet, Future Nurses of Ameri- ca, CYO, CYO Bowling League, Vice- President of YWCA Y-Teen Club, YWCA-ICC, Senior Bowling League. A cheerful person, Sheila can be eas- ily recognized by her contagious laugh. A good listener, but even greater talker, she is known to her friends as an en- joyable, good-natured companion. JEAN MARION HELEN MESSER Jeanne” February 25, 1942 Chase Activities: YWCA. Jean, a girl with a good sense of humor and pleasing personality, will always have an audience awaiting. She has brought joy and laughter to all. She plans to continue working in the Waterbury National Bank. We all wish her success in her career. SUSAN MIKLINEVICH Sue” December 18, 1942 St. Joseph’s Sue’s active in Glee Club, Bowling League, and Talent Shows. She is in- terested in dancing, bowling, and sing- ing. Her good nature and sunny dis- position will win her success in the future. Her future plans include open- ing her own dancing studio. We wish her lots of luck in the future. JOAN ANN ERNESTINE MESSER Joanie” February 25, 1942 Chase Activities: Junior Prom Committee, YWCA. Joan is a gal with a tremendous amount of personality. Fun-loving and friendly, you can always find her where there is a sound of laughter. Joan’s ambition is to become an interior deco- rator, and her friends at Wilby wish her well. EDWARD MILLER Ed” October 1, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Walther League, Track team, Dramatics Club. Ed is a likeable fellow with a big smile for everyone. He plans to attend Concordia College to become a Medical Missionary for the Deaf in Korea. We know he will succeed. JOHN MIGLIORISI April 21, 1942 Bunker Hill Activities: Key Club Member, CYO, Italian Club, YMCA, Chemistry Club. John has an easy-going nature and always enjoys a good time. He is ready to lend a helping hand at any time. A business career as an IBM operator is in sight for the future. MARGARET MILLER Peg” May 6, 1942 Hopeville Activities: Swimming Club 1, Band 4, Future Teachers of America 1, Spanish Club 1, Y.P.F., Classbook Staff, Junior Prom Committee. Peg’s” amiable smile and pleasant personality have won her a host of friends. She is one of our high ranking seniors and is campus bound. 47 ELIZABETH MITCHELL Betty” March 31, 1942 Chase Her activities include being Treasurer of the Accounting Club, bowling, danc- ing, and miniature golf. Betty’s easy going manner and cheerfulness will in- sure her of success in whatever she en- deavors. MARY LOU MOHER Moe” December 28, 1942 Sacred Heart Activities: Immaculate Conception CYO, CYO Cheerleader, Art Editor of the Balance Sheet, Wilby Dramatics Club. Moe” is popular with her classmates because of her pleasant smile and friend- ly disposition. Being full of fun, she can be counted on for a good time. Becoming a good secretary is Mary’s plan for the future. JOSEPHINE MONTAGANO Jo” October 19, 1942 B. W. Tinker Activities: CYO, YWCA, Italian Club 3 yrs., Bowling Team. Jo's” dynamic personality adds zest to any group. One of her assets is a priceless sense of humor. She’s bound to be a success as a secretary. JUDITH ANN MONTAMBAULT Judy” June 9 Prospect Activities: Spanish Club, Chemistry Club, Dramatic Club, YWCA, Y-Teen Club, Sigma Phi, St. Anthony’s CYO. Cute and cheerful are only two of the adjectives which describe Judy. Fun-loving yet natural in her ways, she has gained a host of friends. JOANNE MOREA ”Jo” September 28, 1942 B. W. Tinker Activities: Treasurer of Junior Class, Junior Prom Committee, Bowling Team, CYO, YWCA. Jo’s” winning smile and cheery per- sonality arc just two reasons for her popularity. She enjoys swimming, skat- ing, and dancing. Joanne will be happy when she’s flying in the wild blue yon- der as an Airline Stewardess. 48 LENORE MORITES Len” August 6, 1941 Duggan Len’s easy going and quiet manner have won her many friends. Her cheer- ful personality will aid her when she becomes a secretary. Her interests lie in dancing, swimming, bowling and sports. We wish her the best of luck in the years to come. ARLENE MOSES May 3, 1942 Hopeville Her personality plus and ready smile have won her many friends. Her activi- ties include Italian Club, and South Cong. P. F. Her interests lie in swim- ming, skating, bowling and dancing. The secretarial field is her chosen ca- reer. MARY LOUISE MUCCIACCIARO Mucci” May 26, 1942 Merriman She is quiet, except with friends, and has a pleasing personality. She is a member of The Italian Club and CYO. Her interests include roller skating, bowling and dancing. Best of luck in the future, Mucci, we know you will be a success in whatever you do. JUDITH MURNO August 28, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Italian Club. Judy, whose favorite pastimes are dancing and skating, plans to become a secretary. We wish her success in her chosen field. MARION MURTEZA September 22, 1941 Bunker Hill Activities: Italian Club, Dental Assist- ant. Marion is a swell, fun-loving person who has made loads of friends in her four years at Wilby. A future dental assistant, good luck Marion. JOYCE NEARING November 18, 1942 Bucks Hill Activities: Cheerleader, Spanish Club, Dramatic Club, Future Teachers of America Club, Treasurer of Future Teachers of America. Everyone knows Joyce best as one of our cheerleaders, but once they meet her, they know her to be a very friend- ly and likeable person. Joyce hopes to become a teacher and with her per- sonality, she can’t go wrong. NAJWA NEJAME November 23, 1941 Beirut, Lebanon Although Najwa came to Wilby in her junior year, she has won a host of friends. She enjoys all sports especially volley ball and ping pong. Becoming an x-ray technician is Najwa’s plan for the future- 49 EDWARD PETER NELSON, JR. Bud October 29, 1942 Prospect Activities: Demolay. Ed is probably the funniest boy of our class. Anything Ed has to say will make the most serious person smile. He is usually talking about the one that got away whether it be a duck, a fish, or a girl. We know Ed will succeed for he will always find someone smiling by his side. PATRICIA NIEDMAN Pat November 1, 1942 Activities: CYO 1, 2, 3, Senior Prom Committee. Pat’s” cheerful smile is enough to convince anyone that she is a likeable and friendly girl. Pat’s goal is to be a success in the secretarial field, and we know that her cheerful disposition will be a great asset in attaining her wish. CAROL ANN NORMAND October 1, 1942 Frisbie Activities: CYO, Secretary of Senior Class, Co-captain of Cheerleaders, Plageans Club. Carol, whom we’ll all remember as the girl with the beautiful blonde hair, is well liked by all who know her. As secretary of the senior class and co- captain of the cheerleaders, she has certainly done more than her share for Wilby. WILLIAM ROBERT OFSIANY Bill March 13, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Chemistry Club, Football. Give Bill a bow and arrow, and he’ll be happy; but don’t try to match him, for Bill is very skilled in archery. He also enjoys skin-diving and hunting. Bill hopes to become a biology teacher and we wish him the best of luck. Hobbies: Archery, skin diving, hunt- ing. Ambition: Biology teacher. LINDA SHIRLEY NOBLE May 8, 1942 Wendle Cross Gay and energetic is Linda. She is an active member of the Plegians and Christ Church Y.P.F. Her winning smile will gain her success in the years to come. Her ambition is to become an IBM operator. MARGARET PATRICIA O’ROURKE Peggy” November 26, 1942 Memorial Activities: Dramatics Club. Pretty and personable, Peggy’s cheer- ful and friendly manner assures her of many friends. Happiness is sure to be ahead for such a companionable class- mate. 50 MARIAN JEAN PALLADINO June 11, 1942 Memorial Activities: Italian Club, Dramatic Club. Marian’s quiet yet friendly manner plus her scholastic ability are two quali- ties that we know will help her in whatever she does. MARILYN JOAN PATERNOSTER December 29, 1942 Hendricken Marilyn is active and always on the go. She is interested in dancing and roller skating, and is a member of the pep squad, Itlaian Club, Lady of Lourdes CYO and is a Red Cross representative. Her amiable personality will aid her in the secretarial field. We wish her lots of luck in the years after Wilby. 1 V RITA PARENTEAU September 29, 1941 St. Ann’s One of the quiet ones in Wilby, Rita has a pleasing and friendly personality. Her interests lie in dancing, bowling and swimming. A future nurse is she. CAROL LEE PARKER March 28, 1942 Bucks Hill Activities: Accounting Club, Pep Squad, BVF First Baptist Church. Carol performs all her tasks with vim and vigor. She is one of Wilby’s most avid sports fans. We know suc- cess will be hers in the future. DOUGLAS S. PELLETIER Doug” September 5, 1942 Chase and Frisbie Activities: Spanish Club, Chemistry Club, Plegians, CYO Basketball. Doug is very conscientious about his work- which will help him a great deal in his chosen profession, Law. He en- joys skin-diving and is well liked by his many friends. ARTHUR PETRUCCI October 31, 1941 St. Margaret’s Activities: Wilby Baseball Team, Treas. Public Speaking Club. Art’s” popularity in Wilby may be attributed to his pleasing personality and good nature. His main interests are that of being a member of the Wilby baseball team, and Public Speaking Club. Art is interested in radio and television production. We’re all sure he’ll be a great success in whatever he does. 51 DANIEL B. PICARD Danny” May 4, 1942 St. Ann’s Activities: Classbook Staff, Chemistry Club, CYO, Treasurer of CYO Bowling League, Chairman of CYO Social Com- mittee, CYO Newspaper, St. Pius X Choir. Friendly and fun-loving, Danny will never be forgotten by his classmates for his brotherly aspect. He is an avid music lover, and enjoys dancing and collecting records. We all know Danny will have much success as a pharmacist. HELENA P. PLATT Bunker Hill Helena’s personality and friendliness have won her many friends at Wilby. She is an Active Senior and her activ- ities include, Bowling League, Pep Squad, Balance Sheet, Public Speaking Club, Ami Ki Club at YWCA, and is also a member of St. Mary’s CYO. Best of luck in the year to come. SHEILA ANN PICKETT June 23, 1942 Chase An active senior has been Sheila. She is Treasurer of The Accounting Club, member of Balance Sheet, and Pep Squad. Her interests include bowling, skating, dancing and also enjoys out- door life. Her sense of humor and pleasing personality will gain her suc- cess in the future. Her plans after Wilby include becoming a bookkeeper. JUDITH POIRIER Judy” November 26, 1942 St. Joseph Activities: Senior Bowling League, Pep Squad, St. Joseph’s CYO. Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice is the phrase best suited to Judy. She has a ready smile for everyone. Her future includes attending Art School. RITA ANN PEZIK July 16, 1942 Chase She has made many friends with her cheery personality and smile. She is a member of the Italian Club. April 21, 1942 Memorial Activities: Spanish Club, Pres., Dra- matics Club, Pres., Pilgrim Fellowship. None of us who know Herb will ever forget him. With a smile and a word for everyone, he is well on his way to success. Flying and designing airplanes are a few of his hobbies. We can only wish Herb the best of luck in the future. HERBERT J. PIKE Herb” 52 LORRAINE POMPEI Lori” December 2, 1942 B. W. Tinker Activities: Italian Club, Bowling League, St. Joseph’s CYO, Co-Business Manager of the Balance Sheet. Lori”, a petite young miss, is a hardworking senior. Her sense of humor is exceeded only by her friendly personality. With these assets she’s bound to be a success in whatever she attempts. MARY LOUISE PUGLIESE Mary Lou” August 25 Prospect Activities: Balance Sheet, Italian Club, Future Teachers Club, Chemistry Club, Public Speaking Club, CYO, Sigma Phi Y-teen Club.” We will never forget Mary, the girl with the sparkling dark eyes and the well-known smile she has for everyone. We wish the best of luck to Mary in her teaching profession. ROSE QUICI S’quici” October 2, 1942 Duggan Activities: Italian Club, Co-editor of the Balance Sheet, St. Patrick’s CYO, Bowl- ing League. There’s never a dull moment when S’quici” is around. Her gaiety and cheerfulness make her a must in any gathering. Her future plan is to become a good secretary. KATHRYN ANN QUINLAN Kash” May 16, 1942 St. Peter Paul's One of the active Seniors, her activ- ities include being Business Manager of the Balance Sheet, Classbook Staff, Sigma Phi, YWCA, Children of Mary and CYO, Cheerleader at St. Peter Paul’s. Her friendly personality and fine sense of humor have gained her many friends at Wilby. We wish her the best of luck in college and in the years ahead. MAUREEN QUILTER Mo” September 2, 1942 St. Thomas’s Mo came to us from Catholic High in her senior year. She was a member of the Coral Club there, and is a mem- ber of the St. Thomas’s CYO. Her inter- ests include dancing and good music. She is quiet and well liked. Mo’s am- bition is to go to Post College and train to become a good secretary. ETHEN LEE REEVES October 9, 1942 Driggs ’The man with the cane” is Wilby’s gift from Driggs school. A smile is Ethen’s specialty. We all know he’ll make good in the future. We’re all with you and wish you Good Luck”. 53 DAVID W. REK Dave July 22 Prospect Activities: Spanish Club, Football. Although seldom heard from, Dave is very active in outdoor life. He spends his spare time fishing and hunting. With his good-natured attitude, he can't help but be successful. LUCILLE RENO Lu September 24, 1942 Mary Abbott Activities: Senior Bowling Team, Junior Prom Committee, St. Lucy’s CYO. Here is a truly conscientious person with a pleasant disposition. Lu’s” twinkling eyes and radiant smile will be an asset to any office. A career as a secretary lies ahead. LOIS MARIE RICCARDI Ricky” April 26, 1941 St. Peter Paul Activities: Red Cross 1, 2, St. Peter Paul CYO 1, 2, 3, Room Representative 1, 2, 3. Easy to get along with and carefree that’s Ricky. Although her plans are undecided, we know that she will suc- ceed in whatever career she may choose. In her spare moments she enjoys swim- ming, dancing, ice skating, and col- lecting records. CAROL ANN RICARD May 3, 1942 Sprague Activities: Crosby 3 yrs., Wilby 1 yr. Sec. Carol has been with us only a short time, her pleasing personality has gained her the friendship of many. She is undecided about the future though, best of luck. 54 ANTHONY C. RIBEIRO July 30, 1941 Merriman Activities: Freshman Basketball, Var- sity Baseball, Junior Prom Committee, Room Representative, CYO, Bookkeep- ing Club President. Tall, dark, and handsome Tony” is certainly one of the active young men at Wilby High School. He likes to participate in such sports as basket- ball and baseball. He has had the opportunity of serving on the Junior Prom Committee and as a room repre- sentative. He has not decided on a career for the future. Good Luck in whatever you do. JEANNINE RICHARD Jean July 9, 1941 St. Ann Activities: Senior Bookkeeping Club, St. Ann’s CYO, St. Ann’s Children of Mary, Ways and Means Committee. Although Jean is quiet natured, her warm personality creates lasting friends for her. She hopes to become a good housewife and we know she will suc- ceed. LUCILLE RICHARD Lu” July 9, 1941 St. Ann Activities: Senior Bookkeeping Club, St. Ann’s CYO, St. Ann’s Children of Mary. Lu’s” pleasant nature and congenial smile have made her well liked among her fellow classmates. Wedding bells will be ringing in the near future for Lucille. CAROLE ANN RIEMER October 1, 1942 Wendell Cross Carole’s friendly manner and Will- ingness to help will insure her of suc- cess in the future. Her activities in- clude Accounting Club, Plegians, and Christ Church Y.P.F. She likes bowl- ing, dancing, skating and singing. Best of luck at IBM school. ANTHONY J. RINALDI November 23, 1942 Russell Activities: Crosby 2 yrs., Wilby 2 yrs., Blessed Sacrament CYO. Anthony” is another of the Wilby boys with a quiet nature and a friendly smile. He is not sure just what he in- tends to do in later years, but we know he will do well whatever he undertakes NANCY ROMANIELLO October 7, 1942 Webster Activities: Italian Club, CYO St. Thomas. Enjoys swimming, roller skating and bowling. Nancy” has a hearty laugh, ready at all times to cheer us up. She enjoys swimming, roller skating and bowling. Our best wishes go with her. ELIZABETH ROBINSON, March 15, 1942 Hendricken Activities: Bookkeeping Club. Liz” is a quiet pleasant girl. As her hobbies she enjoys sewing and horse- back riding. Liz” hopes to be a book- keeper in the very near future. Best of luck, Liz. JOSEPH ROCCO ROSSI September 4, 1942 Webster Activities: Crosby 1 yr. Wilby 3 yrs.. Key Club. Joe”, one of our few quiet senior boys, enjoys all sports. If you ever walked into Room 109 and heard some- one buzzing around with all his friends, you would be sure of finding happy- go-lucky Joe.” Good luck. 55 POLLY ANN RUEGG December 28, 1940 Tinker Activities: Walter League, Plegians, Bookkeeping Club. The girl with the blank expression in none other than our own Polly”. Her future holds great promise. She plans to do clerical work after gradu- ation. Good luck. LAURA RUSSO March 7, 1943 Frisbie Activities: Chemistry Club, Dramatics Club, Assistant Editor of Classbook, Italian Club, Interschool Glee Club, YWCA Y-teen Club. Perhaps one of the busiest members of our class, Laura is very artistic. She enjoys drawing and painting. There is little wonder why Laura would like to be a fashion designer. We know that she will be the best. KATHERINE SAGINARIO Kathy” December 16, 1942 Kingsbury Kathy” is a well-liked girl who loves to talk. Her fiery red hair and pleasant personality have won her many friends. Kathy, who plans to be a fashion designer, has a natural talent for creating fashions. We wish her the best of luck. GERALDINE SALERNO March 20, 1942 P.S.122 Activities: Italian Club. Geri” as her friends call her is a somewhat quiet girl until she starts talking about her boyfriend. Geri en- joys art as her pastime. Modeling is her ambition and we wish her the best of luck. SHEILA BARBARA RYAN September 29, 1942 Sprague Activities: CYO. Sheila is one girl that Wilby will miss when she leaves to pursue her future ambition which is to be a secretary. She is interested in cooking, skating, swimming, and golf. We wish her the best of luck. JOAN ANN SALVATORE Joanie” August 21 Prospect Activities: Italian Club, Sigma Phi, YWCA. Joanie’s cheerful personality has won her many friends during her high school years. We know she will be success- ful and happy in her chosen field of secretarial work. 56 LINDA MARIE SAMELA January 20, 1943 Mary Abbott Activities: CYO, Italian Club 2, 3, Chemistry Club, Student Council Mem- ber, Junior Prom Decorating Commit- tee, Pep Squad. One of our most carefree and friendly girls is Linda. This vivacious young lady possesses many outstanding characteris- tics, but of them all, her bubbling per- sonality and sparkling smile distinguish her. Among her many interests are dancing, music and sports. Linda plans to devote herself to nursing after graduation. ARTHUR E. SANTILLI, JR. Art” August 27 Memorial Activities: CYO, Vice President of Dra- matic Club, Spanish Club 2, Chemistry Club. One of the best looking boys in our class, Art can be seen at almost any dance the school holds. He enjoys danc- ing, swimming, and skating. Art hopes to go into the medical profession in which we all wish him success. JUDITH MARIE SASSO Sass October 25, 1942 Frisbie Activities: President of St. Pius X CYO, Sigma Phi, YWCA, Co-captain of CYO Cheerleaders, Chemistry Club, Italian Club 2. Charm, sweetness, and consideration for others are several of Judy’s wonder- ful traits. Her genial manner has won her many friends. Judy plans to be- come a nurse and we all wish her the best of luck. Hobbies: Sewing, drawing, ice and roller skating, water skiing, swimming. HERMAN L. SAUNDERS September 14, 1941 Driggs We will certainly lose a great kid when Herman leaves Wilby to study fashion designing. He is also very much interested in sewing and cooking. Best of luck in the future. MARIANN SAUVAGEAU Marty” April 22, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Junior Room Representative, Balance Sheet, Junior Prom Committee. One of Wilby’s singers is Mariann. She has a personality as pleasant as her voice. She hopes to be a singer one day. We all know she will be a success at whatever she does. Hcrm” August 28, 1942 Oxford Activities: President of Explorer Post No. 1, Civil Defense, Oxford Grange, Chemistry Club. Herm is among the more quiet mem- bers of the class. His friends, however, know that he is really a lot of fun. We know that Herm will be successful in whatever he does. Hobbies: Hunting, training dogs. Ambition: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. 57 GEORGETTE ANN SCHMITT March 29, 1942 St. Peter Paul Activities: Secretary of the Chemistry Club, Public Speaking Club, Classbook Staff, CYO, CYO Bowling, Church Choir. From classical to rock ’n roll, Geor- gette will hear them all with glee as long as it’s music. Next to music, she likes math which she hopes to teach. And with her ability, Georgette can’t miss. Hobbies: Music, sewing, dancing. Ambition: To go to college, and teach or specialize in math. GUSTAVE C. SCHOECK III Gus” April 4 Washington Activities: Key Club, Chemistry Club, Balance Sheet, Public Speaking Club, Dramatics Club, CYO, Waterbury Deanery Council of CYO’s. Probably the most talkative boy in our class is Gus. However, he is very prominent in school activities and has won many friends. The best of luck goes to Gus in his future in engineering and industrial sales. Of course, his lo- quacity will help him a great deal. CAROL SEELEY April 1, 1942 Sprague Carol” a girl with a pleasing smile and personality has many interests. Among some of these are dancing, ice and roller skating, and Sunday School Teaching. After graduation Carol would like to enter the secretarial field. We all know she will do well in any field of her choice. DONNA SCOFIELD October 29, 1941 Frisbie Activities: YWCA. Friendly in spirit and in manner is Donna. She has made many friends in her years at Wilby. We wish her suc- cess in whatever field she chooses. 58 JOAN ELIZABETH SCHULTZ Schultzie” July 31 Frisbie Activities: Spanish Club, Accounting Club, Ways and Means Committee. Joan’s friendliness and sincerity have been discovered and appreciated by many of her classmates. We’re sure these qualities will be a great help in making her a good secretary. CHRISTINE SELEE April 6, 1942 Washington Activities: Belongs to Congregational Youth Fellowship in Prospect. 1st two years at Crosby and Crosby Annex, 2nd two years at Wilby. Christine” has a pleasing personal- ity, not too shy and is an ardent lovei of the out-of-doors. Dancing and taking active part in the Congregational Youth are some of her many interests. Best of luck. JOSEPH P. SHANAHAN St. Francis Xavier Activities: CYO. Another one of our quiet lads is Joe” whose sober humor is an asset to his charming personality. This per- sonality has given him the ability to make and keep friends. He hasn’t de- cided on a future career as yet. Best wishes for the future! NORMA CLAIRE SMITH Norm” March 19, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Order of Rainbow For Girls, Pilgrim Fellowship, Classbook Staff. Norm’s quiet voice and pleasing per- sonality have won her many friends at Wilby. We wish you Norma, success in your chosen career. JAMES SHEEHAN Maloney Jim’’ a boy with many interests is certainly a credit to the Wilby High School student body. Some of his in- terests include, building models, tropi- cal fish and reading. He is undecided as to a future career, but we know he will do well in what ever he does. Good Luck! SUZANNE SHELL March 14, 1942 Walsh Activities: Assistant Secretary of the Zion Baptist Sunday School, Sunday School Teacher, Co-worker in the Bap- tist Training, Young People’s Choir. Sue” is a girl with Quick Wit” and a likable personality. Her main inter- ests and hobbies are basketball, dancing, reading, and roller skating. She has the dream of becoming a private secretary. MARIE ROSE SOLURY Celery” November 13, 1942 Bucks Hill Activities: CYO, Italian Club, YWCA, Classbook Staff, Bowling League, Ple- gians. Marie has won many lasting friends because of her cheerful, good-natured disposition. Her striking dark hair, dark eyes, and pleasing smile have made her a desirable addition to our class. She spends her leisure time listen- ing to jazz and Classic Music. To go to college is Marie’s aim, and with her energy and enthusiasm, we know she will become a success in reaching that goal. EDWARD P. SOUCY June 3, 1942 B. W. Tinker If you ever want to find Ed”, as he is known to his friends, you’ll probably find him behind a book, as he is con- stantly reading. He also enjoys foot- ball. He is undecided as to the future, but he often talks of going into the teaching profession or accounting. There is no doubt in our minds that he will do well in whatever he decides to do. Good Luck, Ed! 59 ELAINE CAROLYN SOWA June 4, 1942 Memorial Activities: Spanish Club, Accounting Club, Dramatics Club. Proof of that old adage, that good things come in small packages,” is Elaine. Many of the girls at Wilby wish to become what Elaine wants to be, an airline hostess. We know she will succeed. PHYLLIS ARLENE SOWA Phyl” June 4, 1942 Memorial Activities: Spanish Club, Accounting Club, Dramatics Club. Small, gentle spoken, Phyl has ac- quired many friends during her four years at Wilby. She has hopes of being an airline hostess in the future. Are you looking for a cute airline hostess? We’re flying along with you, Phyl. CASSANDRA SPARANO Sandy” September 21, 1942 St. Joseph Activities: CYO, Civil Air Patrol, Italian Club. A pleasant person, a pleasant smile for everyone—that’s Sandy”. Dancing and painting are Sandy’s pastimes. She would like to enter the secretary field after graduation. There is no doubt in our minds that Sandy” will do well in whatever field she does enter. JOAN ANN SPARANO October 18, 1942 Washington Activities: Italian Club, Pep Squad, CYO. Joan has a smile that radiates warmth and sincerity and makes everyone her friend. Her ambition is to be a beauti- cian. Her interests are dancing, roller skating, listening to records, and bowl- ing. We wish her luck in the future. BURGESS SPEED Speed” April 28, 1942 Anderson Activities: Banking Representative. Among Wilby’s few boys, we find tall, good-looking Speed. He is a very likeable fellow. The Wilbyites know he will succeed in his chosen career. 60 MARGUERITE STACK Marg” December 22, 1942 Sacred Heart Activities: CYO, YWCA. Marg has a pleasing smile and dur- ing .her four years at Wilby she has gained many friends. She plans to be- come a secretary. Everyone wishes Marg” the best of luck. MARAGARET STAFFORD Peggy” October 17, 1942 St. Francis Activities: CYO. Peggy is a quiet, yet a friendly senior you may see walking through Wilby’s halls. Her main interests are dancing and listening to records. After gradu- ation Peggy” plans to develop her talents into an excellent secretary. CLAIRE ELAINE STEPHENS November 12, 1942 Sprague Claire is a happy-go-lucky lass with a cheery smile for everyone. She likes to dance, roller skate, and swim. Claire plans to become a secretary. Her pleas- ing way will undoubtedly carry her to success. FAITH EILEEN STALOWICZ November 11, 1942 Slocum Activities: Pres, of the First Baptist Youth Fellowship, Sec. of the New Haven Baptist Youth Association, Wa- terbury Christian Youth Council Rep., Glee Club, Chemistry Club, Pep Squad, Classbook Staff. A lively class is Fay’s speciality. There is never a dull moment when she is in your class. Her future is one that holds promise. She hopes to be- come a minister—a Baptist! Her hob- bies include bowling, skating, creative writing and working with Christian Young People. Good luck in the future. CYNTHIA ANN STOCKNO July 12, 1941 St. Ann Activities: CYO, Junior Prom Commit- tee. Cynthia’s quiet manner and cheerful smile for everyone have won her many friends at Wilby. Cynthia is undecided as to the future, but she will be a suc- cess in anything she undertakes. ELLEN JULIA STASAITIS January 21, 1942 Hopeville Activities: CYO, Children of Mary. A quiet, courteous student is Ellen, whose outside interests are reading and singing. Her ambition is to be a secre- tary and all of us wish her the best of luck. A TYNA J. STOKES June 22, 1942 Hopeville Activities: Italian Club 1, Civil Air Patrol. Tyna’s pleasant smile and good- natured personality have made her a definite asset to Wilby. She enjoys dancing, bowling, and flying. She is undecided as to the future. We know she will do well in whatever she chooses. 61 ROBERT STUHLMAN Bobby” April 1, 1941 Maloney Bob is one of the few quiet boys in Wilby. He is a good-natured, intelli- gent fellow. We are sure that he will be most successful in his chosen work. PAT SULLIVAN Pat October 4, 1942 Notre Dame Activities: CYO Newspaper, Social Committee and Cheerleading, Sec. of Marino’s Figure and Dance, YWCA, Springfield Ski Club, Spanish Club, Chemistry Club. Pat’s singing, sparkling wit, and gay laugh have brightened many hours at Wilby. Pat has made many friends at Wilby. We wish her the best of luck in her future work. SOPHIA A. SZOSTEK January 23, 1942 St. Thomas Activities: CYO, Bookkeeping Club. Wilby's gift from St. Thomas School is pretty Sophie. Her interests include dancing, sewing, and sports. We know she will be a great success in the future. BARBARA JEANNE SYNOTT Bobbie” June 23, 1942 Chase Activities: Pres, and Sec. of CYO Ple- gians. Bobbie” is interested in dancing, records, and ice skating. Her ambition is to become a secretary after gradu- ation. We are sure she will succeed in any field she enters. Best of Luck. PATRICIA SWEENEY Pat” November 4, 1942 Walsh Activities: CYO, Senior Bowling Club. Pat” is a happy-go-lucky person. Skating and dancing take up her spare time. She is undecided as to the future. We wish her luck in all her ambitions. JAMES RICHARD SZUSTECKI January 11, 1943 Webster Activities: Crosby 1 yr., Wilby 3 yrs. Hy-Y Club, Sigma, CYO St. Stan’ts, CYO Basketball Team, Spanish Club, Public Speaking Club. Jimmy” is happy-go-lucky and very active in outdoor life. He enjoys all sports, especially basketball, dancing and Spanish enthusiast. His pleasing person- ality has won him many friends. His future plans are as yet uncertain, but we wish him the best of luck. 62 MICHAEL TANGNEY Mike” October 3, 1942 Hopeville Activities: CYO, Bowling League, Base- ball, Football, Car Club, Road Knights. Mike, the strong silent outdoor type, can be seen nonchalantly strolling through the halls of Old Alma Mater with not a care in the world. We wish him success in his chosen field. JOHANNE FRANCES TAUBER Jo” March 12, 1942 Prospect Activities: Chemistry Club, Rainbow Girls, YWCA, Y-Teen Sigma-Phi, Secretary of Classbook Staff, Senior Room Representative, Treasurer of Ger- man Club. With smiling eyes and dimples, Jo is simply personality-plus. Never for- getting her studies, Jo can hardly wait for the next dance. Dancing, skating, and bowling are just a few of her many pastimes. We wish Jo the best of luck as an X-Ray Technician. EDWIN A. TELLER Ed” June 8, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Chemistry Club, Rifle Club, High School Band. The day is yet to come when we shall see Ed with a frown on his face. He enjoys coin collecting and art. The best of luck goes to Ed in the future as an electronics engineer. LORRAINE HELEN THIFAULT March 24, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Italian Club. Quiet and soft-spoken, Lorraine is recognized by all who know her as a true friend. Her friendly ways assure her of success in the field of nursing. Hobbies: Swimming, collecting rec- ords. MARY E. THOMAS May 2, 1940 Duggan Here’s a girl that will do well in anything she pursues. She is hard work- ing, friendly, and dependable. Her hob- bies are dancing, swimming, and skat- ing. She plans to be a secretary. Good Luck, Mary. ■ II AefroSS ' Xlh' 63 wm BEVERLY ANN THOMPSON April 23, 1942 Sprague Activities: Junior Red Cross Rep., Junior Prom Decorating and Poster Chairman, Senior Room Rep., Projec- tionist Club, Secretary to Mr. Craig, Senior Bowling League, Chemistry Club, Plegians. The dark pixie hair, sparkling brown eyes, and a vibrant personality make Bev” a favorite in the senior class. Her willingness to assume responsibility have led her to many important activ- ities, including chairman of the Junior Prom Poster and Decorating commit- tee and a member of Classbook Staff. Her ambition is to become a nurse, and we know she will be successful in achieving that goal. JOSEPHINE TORSIELLO May 8, 1942 Mary Abbott Activities: Italian Club 1 and 2, Senior Bowling Club, Decorating Committee for Junior Prom. Jo” is a typical American girl who is popular and one of the busiest in the Senior Class. In her spare time she enjoys dancing, music and sports. She is gifted with the art to play the ac- cordion. She wants to become a secre- tary upon graduation. JOANNE TUCCILLO Jo” September 11, 1942 Duggan Activities: Room Rep. Freshman Year, Italian Club 1 and 2, Senior Bowling Club, Pep Squad, St. Patrick’s CYO. Jo” is an active girl with a spark- ling smile and cheery disposition. She is interested in dancing, music, and out- door sports. Her ambition is to be a secretary. Our luck is with you. JUDITH TURMEL Judy” November 26, 1942 Hopeville Activities: Senior Bowling Club, YWCA, CYO, Spanish Club. Wilby’s gift from Hopeville School is our light-hearted Judy with her cheery personality. She plans to be a secretary. Her hobbies range from roller and ice skating to dancing and bowling. BARBARA ANN TURONIS Barb” December 23, 1942 Washington Activities: Spanish Club, CYO, Book- keeping Club, Ways and Means. Barb is one of Wilby’s quiet girls who has a pleasant personality. She is also a very intelligent young lady. We wish her luck in her chosen career. 64 VALERIE M. TUMULIS Val” St. Joseph Activities: CYO, Roller Skating Club, Italian Club, CYO Cheerleader. Val” can be seen around the halls almost anytime. She’s always on the go, but can always manage a big smile and a good word for everyone. Her hobby is roller skating. Luck in the future. ANN MARIE TUTTLE July 22, 1942 Washington Activities: (Outside). Swimming, rol ler skating and horseback riding. Ann” is an expert on the dance floor, ardent rock and roll fan. Pleasant- ly loquacious and enjoys swimming and horseback-riding. Good luck Ann. GAY EADIE ULRICH April 3, 1942 Walsh Activities: Spanish Club, Future Teach- ers of America Club, Sr. Bowling League, Sr. League of First Lutheran Church, Pep Squad, Sunday School Teacher at First Lutheran Church. Gay, with her pleasant personality, has left her mark on all of us. Gay has proved to be a welcome addition to our student body. We are confident Gay’s wish for being a teacher will be fulfilled. DOMENICK VALENTINO Dorn” August 17, 1942 Duggan Activities: Football, Basketball, Book- keeping III. Not an enormous person—but look at Napoleon. Although small in stature, he has a big personality. Dom has been very active in sports during his four years at Wilby. We all wish him the best of luck in the future. TIIU VAHENURM January 27, 1941 West Middle Activities: Chemistry Club, Astronomy Club, Science Club, Glee Club, Folk Song Singers, Dramatics Club. This quiet, modest student has made many friends during her years at Wilby. A kind disposition and a pleasant per- sonality are Tiiu’s assets. We wish you success in the field you choose, Tiiu. ELEANOR UNIKAS May 29, 1942 St. Joseph Activities: Wilby Bowling League, Pep Squad. Eleanor is one of the quietest mem- bers of our senior class. She was a wel- come addition to Wilby. We at Wilby wish her luck, in that we are sure she has qualities that lead to success. MARY LEE VALLETTA August 10, 1941 Merriman Activities: Italian Club. Jr. Prom Deco- rating Committee, CYO. Mary is a happy go lucky girl with a bubbling personality. Wherever there’s fun, you’ll find Mary. We know that a girl like Mary will be right on top in whatever career she chooses. ELPINIKI A. VELEZIS Nicki” October 8, 1940 Driggs Activities: Spanish Club, Bowling League, Pep Squad, Jr. Vice President, Jr. City Government-Board of Aider- man, Banking Representative, Sopho- more President, Assistant Room Leader, Plegian, Secretary Dramatic Club, Chemistry, Treasurer, F.T.A. Nicki, a likable senior, a smile for everyone, hopes to be a teacher. Her fellow students wish her luck in the future. 65 AURA VELIKA VELICKA Aura” April 22, 1941 St. Joseph Activities: Girl Scout Leader, Junior Red Cross Member, Lith Athletic Club. Aura with her bright smile and happy nature, is always ready for fun. She has a friendly personality that makes her well-liked by all. We are sure she will find a career in which she can be successful. MARY AGNES VENSEL Mary” September 11, 1942 St. Margaret’s Activities :CYO, Accounting Club. Mary, a well-liked senior, is also one of our neatest and wittiest girls. She has that cheerful outlook and gift of gab” that makes one so welcome in a crowd. We know Mary will be suc- cessful in her chosen career. NOELLA VOGHEL Lou” December 18 Chase Activities: Junior Red Cross Staff, Pep Squad, CYO. Lou arrived at Wilby, full of pep and ready to go. She has gained many friends by her ready smile and fine sense of humor. We know some em- ployer will be a gainer. Lots of luck. DIANE E. VICENZI Di” November 3, 1941 Frisbie Activities: Sec. of St. Pius X CYO, Treas. of Solter-Club at the YWCA. Di is popular with her classmates because of her pleasant smile and friend- ly disposition. Being full of fun, she can be counted on for a good time. As for Diane’s plans for the future, we wish her lots of luck. MADELINE CAROL VERZINO Maddy” April 8, 1942 Sprague Activities: Teachers of America, Italian Club, Bank Representative 3, CYO St. Michael’s. Maddy is a well-liked student who has brightened many days at Wilby. We at Wilby know she will succeed in anything she chooses. Good Luck, Maddy! JUDITH ANN VAN WAGNER Judy” May 28, 1942 Prospect Activities: Rainbow Girls, YWCA, Chemistry Club, Spanish Club. Judy has managed to keep busy dur- ing her years at Wilby. An amiable manner and a vivacious disposition have won Judy many lasting friends. We' are sure she will succeed in any path she chooses. 66 GEORGE WALTERS Tim” JOHN WAKELEE Rowboat” June 17 Frisbie Activities: DcMolay, Youth Pilerim Fellowship, YMCA, Captain of Swim- ming Team, Football, Track, Chemistry Club, Classbook Staff. John, whose keen sense of humor enables him to kid or be kidded, is very active in sports. He should go far in his chosen field, chemical engineer- ing. LINDA ANN WALKER November 3, 1942 Anderson Activities: Pep Squad, Y.P.F. Linda is a cute girl with a ready smile, that cheers up many a blue Mon- day. Linda is undecided as to what she will do in the future, but we all know she will be a credit to her Alma Mater. July 5 Prospect Activities: Chemistry Club, Spanish Club 1. Friendly and likeable are just two characteristics which describe Tim. He is an avid swimmer and enjoys many sports. Tim is undecided about the fu- ture, but we know he will succeed in anything he endeavors. PATRICIA WALSH Giggles” February 21, 1942 Russell Activities: One of the Bobbsey Twins, Balance Sheet Room Rep., Junior Prom Decoration Com., Chemistry Club, Teachers Cafe Assistant, Blessed Sacra- ment CYO, Children of Mary Sodality, Blessed Sacrament Bowling League, Waterbury Hospital Volunteer. If you hear someone coming down the hall giggling, that is none other than Pat, alias Giggles. With her cheerful disposition we know that she will succeed in anything she chooses. THERESA ANN WALSH Terry” February 11, 1942 Hopeville Activities: The other Bobbsey Twin, Teachers Cafe Assistant, Public Speak- ing Club, Christopher Club, CYO, Future Teachers of America Club. Fun-loving and good natured are the words that describe Terry. Being a teacher is Terry's desire. Good Luck!! 1 LYNN WARNER October 14, 1942 Memorial Activities: Jr. Red Cross Rep., Chem- istry Club, Spanish Club, Treas. of Bowling League, Assistant in Miss Hutchinson’s Office, Pep Squad, Dra- matics Club. Lynn’s bright smile and friendly atti- tude have made her a well-liked stu- dent. Wilbys loss will be Waterbury Hospital’s gain for Lynns ambition is to become a nurse. We wish her suc- cess. 67 RONALD WILLIAM WEAVER Ronnie” September 26 Frisbie Activities: YMCA. Red hair and freckles are Ronnie’s outstanding features. Most times we will find Ronnie working on his car, but now and then he stops to go swimming, fishing, or skating. No one can tell whether Ronnie will achieve his ambi- tion, which is to make a million dol- lars, but we can wish him the best of luck. (He’ll need it.) DAVID SHELDON WELSH Little Man” April 7 Prospect Activities: Key Club, Chemistry Club, Balance Sheet, Demolay. Dave, who is always ready for a good laugh, is well liked by all who know him. His lively sense of humor will always bring him many friends. KATHERINE WHITE Kitty” June 12, 1942 Frisbie Activities: Classbook Staff, CYO, As- sistant in Mr. Egan’s Office, Sunday School Teacher. If you don’t know Kitty too well, you might think that she was quiet, but if you are lucky enough to know her, you cannot help but appreciate her fine sense of humor and pleasing personality. Further advancement in the secretarial field is Kitty’s desire. We, at Wilby, know she will be successful. PRESTON WHITE October 14, 1942 Activities: Crosby 3 yrs., Wilby 1 yr., Rifle Club. Preston’s friendliness and easy man- ner have won him many friends. He is an expert on the rifle range. Although he has not decided of his future plans, we wish him luck and prosperity. THOMAS WHITE Tom” March 17, 1942 Duggan Activities: CYO. Tom the quiet boy of room 104.” He is a good-natured fellow with a personality that rates tops. We at Wilby know he will reach his goal. 68 ANNE L. WILKE Annie” July 4, 1942 B. W. Tinker Rep. Activities: CYO, YWCA, Balance Sheet You will usually see Anne walking through the halls as if she hadn’t a care in the world. Anne’s ambition is to become a secretary. She has our best wishes for a satisfactory job. THOMAS A. WILSDON Tom” August 18 Frisbie Activities: Vice President of Explorer Post 96, Vice President of Methodist Youth Fellowship, First Methodist Church Choir, Wolcott Civil Defense, holder of Eagle Scout and God and Country Awards. Alert and intellectual, Tom has achieved success in all he has under- taken. We know, too, that he will be just as successful as an electronics en- gineer. RONALD A. WISLOCKI Sock” December 16, 1942 Prospect Activities: School Band, Dance Band. One of the popular boys at Wilby, with a cheerful grin and happy nature is Sock. He plays a mean guitar which we hope can aid him in his chosen career. CAROL WOODING June 7, 1942 Hopeville Activities: Room Rep., President of Jr. Class, Jr. Prom Committee, Dramatics Club. Proprietor of The Carol Wood- ing Studio of Dance.” Carol is an attractive blue-eyed blonde, whom you will always hear singing and dancing as she goes through Wilby’s corridors. Her charming man- ner and smiling disposition have won her the admiration of all. The Wilby- ites wish her luck in her chosen career of dancing. We know she will be suc- cessful. JERRY K. WRIGHT October 28, 1942 Prospect Activities: Student Council, Vice-Pres. of Chemistry Club, Editor of Classbook, Boys State, President of Spanish Class Club, Assist. Editor of Spanish News- paper, Chess Club, Spanish Club, Bal- ance Sheet Staff, Sr. Bowling League, Chemistry Lab Assist. (Honor Society). Demolay Officer, Demolay Member, Demolay Bowling League, Y.P.F. Jerry”, obviously one of the busiest boys in our class, is also one of the most popular. Jerry is a great kid and always fun to be with. Jerry’s future en- deavor is to become a medical doctor. The best of luck to you! TIMOTHY WRIGHT Timmy” October 28, 1942 Prospect Activities: Chess Club, Bowling Team, Chemistry Club, Demolay Officer, Demolay Bowling Team, Demolay Baseball Team. The word happy” is the best way of describing Timmy” for it seems he always is. His fine personality is a credit to him. Judging from his work in school, he will, no doubt, reach his goal. 69 WALTER YANNIELLI February 13, 1942 Mary Abbott Activities: Wilby Bowling League, St. Thomas CYO, Camera Club. Wherever you hear hearty laughter, there you will find Walter, a happy- go-lucky boy, who is full of fun. In whatever field he chooses we are sure he will be a great success. BARBARA JEAN EARL WHITT Bab’s” July 31� 1942 Slocum Activities: Public Speaking Club, Pearl Street Neighborhood House, NAACP. Bab’s” interests are many, but she enjoys skating, dancing, bowling and taking an active part in her clubs. Her future plans are to go to college or nursing school. We know she will be- come a good nurse, best of luck to you Bab’s. ROBERT ALBERT Sprague Bob spent his first year at Crosby and the rest at Wilby. He now belongs here. Bob is a small boy but his big personality makes up for his petiteness. We wish him success in his future plans. ANTHONY GILYARD Tony” August 6, 1942 Hopeville Tony’s enthusiastic and pleasing per- sonality has won him many friends in the short time he has been with us. He enjoys working on cars. After gradu- ation, Tony plans to go to college. ALFRED H. INNOCENT Al” April 22, 1942 Anderson Activities: Audio Vidio, Chairman of City Youth Council Fellowship, Second Congregational P.F. Fair haired and blue eyes, Al makes a very good appearance. Although his studies and vidio work keep him busy he always has time for a joke. He loves the out-of doors and hopes to be a Rural Farm Constultant. JOSEPH KUMPIKIS March 4, 1941 St. Joseph Joe is one of Wilby’s quiet boys, but he has a sense of humor all his own. To become a commercial artist is Joe’s” plan for the future. RALPH LAGO April 28, 1941 Tinker Ralph is one of Wilby’s quieter boys. He can most often be found tinkering around cars, and of course his ambition is to be an auto mechan- ic. We all know he will succeed and wish him the best of luck. We’ll all bring our cars to you, Ralph. CHARLES MARTIN January 30, 1942 Bristol Activities: Bristol 1 yr. Wilby 3 yrs. Will like to be a Mechanical Engineer. Good-natured Charlie” has won many friends in Wilby, through his pleasing personality and courteous ways. He plans to become a mechanical en- gineer, and we all wish him luck. FRED PLANT April 1, 1942 Sacred Heart Fred is one of Wilby’s quieter boys. His main interest is tinkering with cars. He also enjoys outdoor sports such as hunting and fishing. Fred plans to join the Navy upon graduation. RAYMOND J. MEEHAN Ray appears to be one of the quieter ones, but once you get to know him, he is not as quiet as he seems. Ray’s main interest is drums and he plans to make a career of playing them. Since he is good at it we know he’ll be a success. RICHARD ST. HILAIRE July 2, 1942 Tinker Activities: Football 3 yrs. Co-Captain Senior Bowling League Pres. Ricky’s” athletic abilities, keen sense of humor, and familiarity with all Wilbyites, have gained him many friends. MARILYN MEYERS May 30, 1941 Crosby Although Marilyn may seem quiet to most Wilbyites, she is sometimes just the opposite—as her best friends may tell you. Marilyn has a very pleasing personality. We all wish her the best of luck in the future. SARAH OBZINE WALTON November 13, 1941 T. S. Cooper Activities: Senior Bowling League. Since Sarah has come to Wilby she has made many friends. She is the type of girl that is always in a good mood. We know she will succeed in whatever she chooses to do after graduation. BRUCE DANDEN WILLIAMS BD” February 18, 1941 Le County Training Activities: Camera Club, Hobby Club, Dance Club, Debating Club, Football. BD the singing sensation of 104. BD is a friendly-type of boy that has brightened the halls of Wilby. In his chosen career we at Wilby wish him luck. 70 HONOR ROLL BARBARA TURONIS Valedictorian BEVERLY BOUFFARD Salutatorian FIRST HONORS — 90% AND OVER James Archambault Margaret Miller Georgette Schmitt Virginia Kurtz Marian Palladino Marie Guerrera David Kraft Katherine Saginario Robert DeBisschop Frank Bachman Carol Wooding Gustave Schoeck, III Jerry Wright Alan Foster Shirley Bartolucci Genevieve Martorelli Judy Turmel Elpiniki Velezis Cynthia Fiorelli Arlene Moses SECOND HONORS — 85% AND OVER Richard Brown Rose Quid Christopher Allen Linda Noble Sandra Lynch Marlene Lenda Faith Stalowicz Loretta Atwood Marsha Brillis Robert Lockhart Thomas Wilsdon Marilyn Paternoster Barbara Farley Carole Mastracchio Mary Pugliese Herbert Pike Arlene DiPietro Barbara Columbus Patricia Lanzara Catherine Adams Linda Samela Tiiu Vahenurm Joanne Bosco Alice Leone Helen DelGobbo Judith Montambault Douglas Pelletier Lynn Warner Marie Solury Timothy Wright Dorothy Grumauskas Joan Kelley Ellen Stasaitis Vincent Barquero Kathryn Quinlan Susan Mikiinevich Gay Ulrich Josephine Torsiello Mary Valletta Norma Smith Laura Russo Anthony Longhi Johanne Tauber Carole Riemer Margaret O’Rourke Lorraine Beaudoin Stella Davis Geraldine Dunne Margaret DeBonis Judith Guerrera Marcia Dalton Joanne Tuccillo John Wakelee 71 A UTUMN FOOTBALL This was a rebuilding year for football at Wilby under the guidance of new head coach Fred O’Brien. The team had great spirit and enthusiasm but lack of experience proved to be its down- fall. The Cats” dropped successive games to Amity, Farmington, Berlin, Gilbert, Crosby and Simsbury. The one bright game of the campaign was played at the stadium when Wilby fought Housa- tonic Valley Tech, to a 20-20 tie. Losses to Croft and then to Sacred Heart on Thanksgiving Day ended a rough year on the gridiron for Wilby. First Row — Dave Rek, Ed Soucy, A1 Fusco, David Kraft (tri-captain), Francis Capristo (tri-captain), Burt Hemingway, Phil Franco, Dave Carroll, Rick St. Hilaire (tri-captain), Frank Bachman, Bill Butler. Second Row — Wayne Laraway, Charles Murphy, Dennis Waterworth, James Gagnon, Bob Turnblom, Charles Chamberlin, Ed. Marinelli, Bob Loeffer, John Laraway, John Post, Bill Cleary. Third Row — Asst. Coach Jim Kelley, Tom Carroll, Fran Ciasullo, Bob Hartnett, Jim VanderEyke, Chris Grudzun, Richard Feliciani, Tom Ciarlo, Phil Brown, John Myers, Tim Sweeney, Head Coach Fred O'Brien. Not shown — John Wakelee, Bernard Beaulieu. First Row — Bob Brown, Sheliie Ferguson, Rodger Crean, Walter Cole, Francis Scully, Larry Sanderson, Phil Franco, Bob Varsallone. Second Row — Alvin Holmes, Jack Cole, Bill Cleary, Jim Johnson, John Laraway, Joe Colaninno, Isaac Coplaend, Bill Douglas, Coach Bill Evans. BASKETBALL Coach Billy Evans took over the reigns of the Wildcats this year. Forced to use sophomores and freshmen in his starting lineup he was greatly handi- capped. However, many of these underclassmen de- veloped into top-notch cagers who will make Wilby’s name feared on the court in years to come. Sophomore Bob Brown, chosen all-city center, is one of the finest players in the state and Phil Franco, lone senior, sparked the team on many occasions. The experience gained this year will greatly benefit the squad and Wilby will soon be back in her win- ning ways. 77 iw First Row John Wakeiee, co-captain; Carl Bender, John Laraway, Wayne Laraway, Joe Magna- reHa, Thomas Gilson, co-captain. Second Row — George Walters, Charles Chamberlin, Steve Noble, Richard Moffo, Timothy Sweeny, George Sealy. Not Shown — Bob Turnblom, Ralph Theriault, Frank Clyma. SWIMMING A swimming team was started at Wilby in ’60 under the capable direction of coach Fred O'Brien. The boys got off to a late start having only two weeks training before their first meet. Although the record shows no wins, the splashers worked hard and a good foundation was built for future years. They gave many of the state’s most powerful teams a hard fight including Sacred Heart, the eventual State Champion. John Wakeiee and Tom Gilson, co-captains, were continuous winners. Wakeiee took fourth place in the 100 yard breaststroke at the C.I.A.C. meet, and set a pool record at Crosby in the same event. Gilson won both the 100 and 40 yard free styles in nearly all the duel meets. George Walters also exceeded in the 200 yard freestyle and was a vital member of the relay team. Many of Wilby’s mermen were freshmen and sophomores this year. They gained a great deal of ex- perience which will help them and the team in the future. 79 Watching Capt. Start Perfect Form Photo Finis Tired Swimmers First Row — Louis Nugia; Wayne Laraway, Tony Faressa, co-captain; Fran Capristo, John Lara- way. Second Row — Edward Flannigan, Ed White, Phil Franco, co-captain; Ed Marinelli, Richard Feliciani, Bob Turnblom. Third Row — Bob Brown, Fran Scully, Tom Hamilton, Mgr; Bill Tiger Cleary, Joe Colaninno. Last Row — Bob Hartnett, Ray Geigle (Storekeeper). BASEBALL Wilby’s baseball team ended a very successful season with an 8-5 record. The Cats started off by whipping Ansonia 13-0 and toward the end of the campaign upended a previously undefeated Crosby team 8-6. The squad was captained by seniors Phil Franco and Tough” Tony Faressa. Faressa was a standout in the pitching department all year. In batting the team was led by John Laraway hitting .320 and Fran Scully with a .309. Coach Bill Evans is looking forward to next year and is hoping for an even better season. Wilby 13 Ansonia 0 Wilby 4 Naugatuck 6 Wilby 2 Sacred Heart 6 Wilby 9 Ansonia 2 Wilby 6 Torrington 4 Wilby 7 Gilbert 4 Wilby 3 Crosby 4 BASEBALL SCORES W Wilby L Wilby L Wilby W Wilby W Wilby w L Wilby 0 Naugatuck 10 L 8 Crosby 6 W 5 Croft 4 W 4 Gilbert 3 W 7 Croft 3 W 5 Sacred Heart 12 L 81 GOLF TEAM Left to Right — Bill Bergantino, Chris Grudzien, Jack Palen, Lucian (Co-Captain), George Hartery ,Co-Captain), Vincent Dennis Lokis, Ralph Theriault, Bob Turnblom, A1 Foster, Dan J. Stankus (Coach). Absent from photo, Dave Carroll. CHEER LEADERS Lefr to Right — Betty Caggiano, Jeanette Perugini, Theresa Iagrossi, Diane Gudaitis, Karen Johnson, Josephine Rcstivo, Joyce Nearinij, Carol Normand, Linda Anderson, Patricia Kelley, Carol Rubbo, Joyce Brothers. WINTER ITALIAN CLUB First Row — Josephine Torsiello, Publicity; Linda Samela, president; Dr. Alieva, advisor; Beverly Bouffard, vice president; Marie De Santo, secretary; Joanne Tuccillo, treasurer. Second Row — Barbara Sciascia, Judith La Porta, Patricia Lanzara, Mary Puglicse, Kathy Ingala, Gloria Andreano, Carol Ciccio, Barbara Kearns, Beatrice Fisher. Third Row — Rose Quick, Arlene Moses, Joanne Bosco, Cassandra Sparano, Geri Salerno, Barbara Lerz, Dolores Della Croce, Ruth Kerrek, Lucille Cocca, Marie Solury, Margaret De Bonis, Joan Sparano. Fourth Row — Lor- raine Pompei, Elizabeth Caggiano, Barbara Martelli, Delores Abbon- delo, Judith Murno, Joan Salvatore, Judith Sasso, Lorraine Thifault, Madeline Verzino, Carmella Amato, Nancy Romaniello, Josephine Montagano, Linda Jones, Marion Murteza. Fifth Row — Paul Claps, Francis Ippolito, Anthony Longhi, Richard Grandpre, John Migliorisi, Francis Capristo, Anthony Coscia. SPANISH CLUB First Row — Mary Henao, treasurer; Charles Lasher, president; James Archambault, Ronald Bruce, secretary. Second Row — Nicki Velezis, Joy Caruso, Rose Blanchard, Karen Kenney, Judy Van Wagner, Donna Grieshaber, Patricia Byrnes, Patricia Basta. Third Row — Sarah Walton, Barbara Turonis, Lois Cocchiola, Joan Stokes, Pat Sullivan, Judy Mon- tambault, Joyce Nearing, Mary Ploski, Arthur Santilli, Sheila McHale. Fourth Row — James Szustecki, Joan Kelley, Daniel Dixon, Judy Bradford, Gay Ulrich, Jerry Wright, Thomas Wilsdon, Edward Kaiser, Carol McCasland, Marlene Ploski. Fifth Row — Joseph Gallo, Jack Hartnett, Douglas Pelletier, Larry Feest, Edward Flanagan, Herbert Pike, David Rek, John Moschello. GERMAN irst ow ' aul PU2ZO� Bill Schaff, Allan Dodge, Ed Fiorilli, vice-president; Thomas Feero, secretary, Gregory Fortune, Carl Bender. Second Row — Donna Dodge, Tiiu Vahrenurm, Miss CLUB Mary Schmidt, advisor; Johanne Tauber, treasurer; Charles Fehrs, president; Barbara Farley, Pamela Hertel, Carol Rubbo. Third Row — Steven Harbanuk; David Kraft, Robert DeBisschop, Christopher Allen, Edward Miller, Herman Schaper, Richard Paolino, Alan Foster, Ronald Beer- baum; Harry Schwenger; William Volmar; Eileen Gosse; Donald Woodworth, Gus Schoeck, David Byam, absent from photo Barbara Phelan. PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUB First Row — Dolores De Crisanti, Pat Garret, Peggy Hauser. Second Row — Gynie Kurtz, Mary Puglicse, Georgette Schmitt, Theresa Walsh. Third Row — Regina Spiotti, Helena Platt. Standing — Mr. Fardelli, Junior Advisor, Robert Martin, Gustave Shoeck, Ronald Wisocki, Danny Lucien, Harry Kurtz, Arthur Petrucci, Karen Kane, Marilyn Kiernan. MR. MORAN’S OFFICE STAFF Left to Right — Betty Bengeston, Therasa Goffredo, Suzanne Demers, Sophie Szastek, Mr. Moran, Barbara Boulanger, Lucille Faltorusso, Linda Bicnunue, Mary Davis. MR. EGAN’S OFFICE STAFF Front — Dorothy Grumauskas, Sandra Pelosi, Joyce Brothers. Left — Barbara Turonis, Mr. Egan, Judy Bradford. Kathy White, Terry Desiderio, Tessi Pavlik, Gay Ulrich. Right — Mariann Sauvageau, Carol Burrit, Tina George, Mrs. Manfredi, Mary Ellen Doyle, Gary Petrauskas. MISS HUTCHINSON’S OFFICE STAFF Left to Right — Susan Wells, Lois Jackman, Madeline Gravelin, Miss Hutchinson, Lynn Warner. MRS. CETTA’S Left to Right — Barbara Blower, Grace Coleman, Beverly Barrene, Dorothy LaPorta, Mrs. Cetta, STAFF aiT ®a a� Gloria Andriano, Marie Desanto, Lynda Vieuvenu, Brenda Henderson. BALANCE SHEET STAFF First Row — from left to right — Mr. Walter Lanoue, Advisor; Virginia Kurtz, Beverly Bouffard, Mary Lou Moher, Donna Dodge, Barbara Kearns, Sandra Kidulas, Joan DosSantos, Shelia MacHale, Helena Platt, Delores Abbondelo, Lorraine Pompei, Rose Quici, Joanne Bosco. Second Row — Natlie Burnham, Patricia Iropino, Ellen Wooding, Carolyn Sills, Clare Tolmeo, Vivian Adomitis. Third Row — Gloria Inturrissi, Janet Civitate, Cathy DelGobbo, Richard Brown. Patricia Basta, Carol Ciccio. Fourth Row — Marie De Santo, Norecn DcBarba, Delores Wiggins, Geraldine Heilman, Alice Scott, Carolyn Albino. Fifth Row — Connie DeBarba, Edward Maglio, Gustave Schoeck, David Welsh, Wayne Laraway. ACCOUNTING CLUB Second Period Accounting Club — (Group on left) — From left to right — First Row — Elizabeth Mitchell, Treasurer; Constance DeBarba, Secretary; Domenick Valentino, Vice-President; Sandra Lynch, President. Second Row — Patricia Lanzara, Leona Frappicr, Lorraine Greco. Third Row — Dorothy Gramauskas, Carole Riemer, Polly Ruegg, Lorraine Cossette. Fourth Row — Regina Boisvert, Lucille Davino, Helen Del- Gobbo, Mary Vensel, Catherine Brown'. Fifth Row — Sophie Szostek, Joan Schultz, Richard Bartkus, Edward Soucy, Lucille Richard, (absent at the time photo was taken were: Carol Parker and Patrick Carozza). Sixth Period Accounting Club — (Group on Right) — From left to right — First Row — Clubs Advisor, Mr. Mambruno; Anthony Riberio, President; Edward Maglis, Vice-President; Georgianna Caggiano, Secre- tary; Sheila Pickett, Treasurer. Second Row — Cynthia Fiorelli, Edna McFarian, Joan Ippolito. Third Row — Geraldine Celone, Phyllis Sowa, Elaine Sowa, Elizabeth Robinson, Sandra Coulter. Fourth Row — Jean- nine Richard, Barbara Turonis, Elaine DeCrisanti, Patricia Gilbert. Fifth Row — Diane Gudaitis, Patricia Byrnes, Burgess Speed, Vincent Bar- quero. CHEMISTRY CLUB First Row — Georgette Schmitt, Secretary; Richard Brown, President; iMr. Frank Hanson, Advisor; Jerry Wright, vice-president; Nickie Velezis, treasurer; Alan Foster, publicity manager. Second Row — Danial Pickard, Mary Lou Puglese, Cynthia Camerota, Judy Montambault, Wil- burta La Due, Barbara Farley, Sheila McHale, Pattie Basta, Johanne Tauber, Karen Kenny, Judy Van Wagner, Barbara Lerz. Third Row — Lorraine Thifault, Margaret Millar, Gay Ulrich, Karen Kane, Elizabeth Macintosh, Joy Caruso, Lois Cocchiola, Judy Barnett, Laura Russo, Beverly Thompson, Linda Jones, Lynn Warner, Lorraine Lucarelli, Margaret DeBonis. Fourth Row’ — Robert DeBisschop, Herman Schaeper, David Welsh, Patti Sullivan, Judy Sasso, Carol McCasland, Faith Stalo- wicz, Linda Kuch, Tiiu Vakenurm, Elaine De Crisanti, Linda Samela. Fifth Row' — Edward Kaiser, David Kraft, John Wakelee, Gus Scheock, Timmy Wright, Douglas Pellitier, Steve Harbanek, Edn'a Dufresne, Carol Gudonis, Carolyn Hill. Sixth Row — Thomas Wilsdon, Chris- topher Allen, Danny Dixen, Edward Flanagan, Ben Finnemore, Robert Lockhart, George Walters, James Archambault, Ronald Bruce, Frank Bachman. KEY CLUB seated — Nicholas Porcaro, advisor; A1 Fusco, treasurer; Ed Maglio, president; Ray Simone, vice- president; Jim Vandereyk, secretary; Bob DcBischop. Standing David Welsh, Fran Capnsto, Gus Schoeck, Frederick Jones, John Mighorisi, Thomas Ciarlo, Tony Nastri, Jack Hartnett, Joe Rossi Dave Carroll, Dorn Barquero, Tony Ribeiro, Alan Foster, Frank Clyma. CtXTTO-R Lynn Warner treasurer and score keeper, Judith Gaugler secretary and bowler Joanne Tuccillo MilNlUlV head pin, Helena Platt second pin, Constance DeBarba third pin, Noreen DeBarba fourth pin, ROWT TT rr TFAGTJF Marsha Brillis fifth pin, Patricia Sweeney sixth pin, Susan Miklinevich seventh pin, Walter DKJ Yannielli eighth pin phiHp Franco ninth pin and Judith Turmel tenth pin. BAND First Row L. to R. — Mary Ploski, Judi Wallace, Donna DeCerb, Hope Atwood, Margaret Miller, Patricia Garret, Margaret Culbert, Marlene Ploski. Second Row L. to R. — Ronald Wislocki, David Byram, Mr. Condaris, Cheryl Barker, Vivian Adomaitis, David Dodge, John Rabikis, William Schaff, Paul Puzzo, Mark Oulundsen, Roy Foss, Gregory Fortune, Edwin Teller, Larry Fecst, Robert De Bisschop, George Veneziano, Alan Barker. GLEE CLUB Joan Stokes, Paula Wilmont, Marlene Ploski, Mary Ploski, Ellen Wooding, Faith Stalowicz, Thomas Wilsdon, Peter Szoridak, Edward Fiorello, Sandra Kedulas, Claire Stephens, Diane Battelli, Margaret Capaldo, Sandra Summa, Lee Ann Bertrand, Elizabeth Bingston, Karin Farrow, Lucille Lanterri, Cathern Adams, Lorette Brousseau, Carolyn Sills, Evelyn Ayotte, Regina Spiotti, Judy Bradford, Barbine Blower, Elizabeth Caputo, Josephine Antonaitis, Leta Guerrera. ‘ 'i nTT Trn?T rr rm TisirTT First Row — Glenn Meyr Jerfy Wri«ht- Second Row John .Laraway David Carro11, Mr LJUr l I LUU1 1L McKenna, Joanne Augelli, Joe Magnarella, Annette Guertin, Virginia Kurtz. ROOM REPRESENTATIVES First Row — Nicki Velezis, Mary Valletta, Carol Wooding, Cathy Ingala, Elaine Hauser, Beverly Thompson, Joanne Tauber, Joanne Bosco. Standing — Charles Birenbaum, John Migliorise, Jack Hartnett, Dave Carroll, Stella Davis, Mr. Purcell, Advisor; Sandy Lynch, Noella Doyan. PROJECTIONISTS CLUB First Row — Patricia Lanzara, Mr. Craig, faculty advisor; Beverly Thompson, Helena Platt, Virginia Kurtz, Walter Yannielli. Second Row — Ronald Weaver, Lynn Warner, Burgess Speed, John Wakelee, Alfred Innocent, Robert Bailey, Alan Barker. SCHOOL First Row — Paul Seery, Mr. Skehan, Genevieve Martorelli, Margaret Griggs, Beverly Bouffaid, P'V A T? TT7C Lucille Cocca, Marlene Lenda, Marcia Dalton, Margaret DeBonis, Cynthia Fiorelli, Jeanne Russell. OXSv XV.C 1 AKlliO Second Row — Lois Desjardins, Shirley Bartolucci, Katherine Saginario, Ellen Stasaitis. HONOR First Row — Mr. Moran, Arlene Moses, Cynthia Fiorelli, Genevieve Martorelli, David Kraft. Second Row — Marjorie Miller, Marie Guerrera, Arlene DiPietro, Carol Wooding, Virginia Kurtz, Georgette Schmitt. Third Row — Faith Stalowicz, Helen DelGobbo, Sandra Lynch, Barbara Farley, Nicky Velezis. Fourth Row — Gustave Schoeck, Marian Palladino, SOCIETY Barbara Turonis, Beverly Bouffard, Delores Abbondelo, Christopher Allen. Fifth Row — Shirley Bartolucci, Judy Turmel, Marsha Brillis, Mary Pugliese, Katherine Saginario. Standing — Richard Brown, Alan Foster, Robert DeBisschop, James Archambault, Jerry Wright, Thomas Wilsdon. FUTURE NURSES First Row — Lorraine Luccarelli, Eileen Gosse, Phyllis Martin. Second Row — Sheila McHale, Marie Breedon, Joanne Bosco, Brenda Henderson; Beverly Thompson, Sandra Pclosi, Linda Samela, Noella Doyon, Karen Kenney, Jeannette Perugini, Jean Hausen, Miss Katherine Crary, Advisor. Third Row — Judy LaPorta, Angelina Nadeau Diane Cookson, Joy Caruso, Judy Van Wagner, Frances Pctrokaitis, Margaret Nailler, Barbara Lerz, Loretta Gaudiosi, Patricia Walsh, Mary Ploski, Patricia Wells, Marlene Ploski. PJ T pT TT? 17 pp A pT? Q First Row left to right — Miss Rosiline Price, advisor; Joyce Nearing, treasurer; Elizabeth Mac- intosh, president; Arlene Gransky, secretary. Second Row — left to right — Carolyn Hill, Susan OF AMERICA Wells, Diane Harrison, Cheryl Barker, Beverly Barrere, Barbara Blower, Barbara Columbus, Margaret DeBonis, Mary Ellen Doyle, Evelyn Ayotte, Jo Anne Augelli. Third Row left to right — Nicki Velezis, Margaret Miller, Judy Wallace, Judy Pasquerelli, Barbara Clark, Sharon Morando, Barbara Phelan, Jeanne Pittman, Ruth Jokubaitis, Joseph Gallo, Donna Grieshaber, Alfred Fusco, Madeleine Verzino, Theresa Walsh, Mary Pugliese, Gay Ulrich, Linda Norton. YV AVC A Tr AyfPTA'NJQ First Row — left to right — Constance DeBarba, Diane Gudaitis, Advisor, Mr. N. Mambruno; Vv A I O 1 IH VLND Dorothy Grumauskas, Edna McFarlan. Second Row — Joan Schultz, Carol Parker, Joan Ippolito, COMMITTEE Diane Bouffard, Phyllis Sowa, Elizabeth Roninson, Patricia Lanzara, Barbara Turonis, Sophia Szostek, Jeannine Richard, Patricia Culbert, Lorraine Greco, Georgianne Caggino. •QTj vTkyr prvTiyfTiyrTnrnTFr? Front Row — left to right — Sandy Lynch, Arthur Santilli, Walter Cole, John Migliorisi, Edward Avv lVJ. v_yvyl II 11 1 1 LL Maglio, Carol Normand. Back Row — left to right — John McKenna, Advisor; Mary Moher, Kathryn Quinlan, Marian Palladino, Brenda Henderson, Beverly Gilbert, Linda Walker, Joanne Heilman, Joanne Bosco, Beverly Thompson, Lois Cocchiola, Johanne Tauber, Ruth Kerrek, Carol Wooding, Arlene DiPietro, Susan LeClerc, Anthony Ribeiro, Laura Russo, Vincent Barquero, Diane Gudaitis, Joseph Gallo, Margaret Johnson, Joan Kelley. PLEGIANS First Row — Herbert Pike, Joy Caruso, Arthur Santilli, Nicki Velezis, Judy Montambault, Carol Riemer, Virginia Kurtz. Second Row — Patricia Lanzara, Linda Walker, Alice Leone, Linda Noble, Judy Van Wagner, Carol Normand, Beverly Thompson, Joyce Nearing. Third Row — Barbara Synott, Polly Rucgg, Helen Del Gobbo, Barbara Farley, Mary Loy Moher, Henrietta Del Gobbo, Constance De Barba, Laura Russo, Carol Wooding. Fourth Row — Cynthia Camerota, Joanne Bosco, Lois Cocchiola, Katherine Quinlan, Elizabeth Macintosh, Tiiu Vahenurm. Fifth Row — Marian Palladino, Elaine Bobinski, Patricia Byrnes, Joseph Gallo. Sitting on Wall — Winifred Blanchard, Brenda Henderson, Brenda Byrd. Standing — David Kluge, Marcia Dalton, Ben Finnemore, Alfred Fusco, Larry Feest, Thomas Wilsdon, Robert Bailey. SENIOR CLASS PLAY First Row ___ L. to R. — Arthur Santilli, Joseph Gallo, Thomas Wils- don, Marcia Dalton, Herbert Pike. Second Row — L. tc� R. — David Kluge, Frank Bachman, Virginia Kurtz, Laura Russo, Linda Walker, Mr. Egan, and Joanne Heilman. Third Row Quinlan, Alice Leone. — L. to R. — Kathryn JUNIOR RED CROSS Left to right — First Row — Jean Culbert, Martha Cianciolo, Clare Verrastro. Standing — Virginia Kurtz, Lucy Romano, Joan Boyarchok. Tolomeo, Lota Guererra, Jacqueline Zabbara, Mercedes DiDonato. Second On Wall — Mary Ellen Boucher, Elizabeth Caputo, Margaret Capaldo, Row — Donna Digliani, Twila Seeley, Ann Veronneau, Anne Farina, Kathleen Bunker, Antoinette Mancini. Sandra Favale. Third Row — Nancy Bock, Sandra Wrigley, Dianne SPRING. . . «• Left to right — Edward H. Lynch Jr., Doctor John Gilmartin, Supt of Schools; James E. Moran, Priicipal; David Brady, President of Exchange Club; James Cror.in, Executive Secretary to Mayor; Mrs. Mabel Schuster, School Board, Wilby Graduate. FREEDOM The following speech was given by David Kraft to thank the Exchange Club for its presentation of the Freedom Shrine. On behalf of the students of Wilby High School I would like to thank the Exchange Club for their presentation of this Freedom Shrine” to us at our Memorial Day Assembly. We truly are grateful for the concern they have shown in making high school students aware of the challenges which our country has faced and will continue to face. We wish to thank you for the replicas of such important docu- ments as the Declaration of Independence and our Bill of Rights upon which our freedom as Ameri- cans rests. We, as citizens of the United States, thus SHRINE would like to state this freedom pledge with its author: 'I am an American. A free American Free to speak—without fear, Free to worship God in my own way, Free to stand for what I think right, Free to oppose what I believe wrong, Free to choose those who govern my country. This heritage of Freedom I pledge to uphold For myself and all mankind.’ On behalf of the student body, I again say thank you.” BEST LOOKING Anthony Coscia and Linda Walker CUTEST Lynda Jones and Art Santilli MOST SERVICE TO SCHOOL Edward Maglio and Carol Wooding WITTIEST Robert DiPietro and Joan Messer MOST STUDIOUS Georgette Schmitt and David Kraft MOST SOCIABLE Connie DeBarba and Herbert Pike BEST DRESSED Joseph Gallo and Marie Guerrera CHATTERBOXES Joy Caruso and Gus Schoeck MOST ATHLETIC Carol Normand and Wally Cole PLAYBOY AND GLAMOUR GIRL Carmen Civitate and Diane Gudiatis (absent) BEST PHYSIQUE Joanne Morea and Tony Coscia MOST CAREFREE Carmen Civitate and Joan Messer QUIETEST James Archambault and Ellen Stasaitis CLASS DREAMER Frank Lombardo and Judie Gaugler (absent) MOST DEPENDABLE Sandra Lynch and Edward Maglio MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Carol Wooding and David Kraft MOST POPULAR Edward Maglio and Sandra Lynch MOST INTELLIGENT Georgette Schmitt and Christopher Allen 111 MOST COURTEOUS Arlene DiPietro and Tony Coscia CLASS PROPHECY Scene: Small, dark room. Table in center with crys- tal ball on it. Three chairs around table. At table sits Yogi, Prince Ali Bendo, dressed in black robe with a white turban. A. and G. enter left. Characters: Prince Ali Bendo ......... Ed Maglio Fan-Dancer ...............Geri Salerno Old Maid ................. Alice Leone G. Do you think he will be able to tell us about the people who graduated with us ten years ago? A. He should. He charges enough for it. Prince Ali Bendo, we came— Y. Come in. Sit down. (Looks in crystal). You are two graduates of Wilby High School of the Class of I960. You want to know what has become of your classmates. (A. and G. look at each other in surprise). I will tell you what you want to know. My price is $5.00. A. That’s an awful price! (Gives him the money). Y. I will now look into my crystal. G. What do you see? Y. I see — I see a banquet — a large banquet. Now the speaker stands up. It is Jimmy Archam- bault; he is presenting to Pat Sullivan a glitter- ing trophy for her distinguished service in science. After many years of research and study, she has discovered how many times a minute a frog blinks his eyes! Aiding her in her years of work, were Cindy Camerota, Sheila McHale, and Lynda Jones, her able assistants. In the back- ground, I hear very beautiful music. It is none other than Ethen Reeves and his martini-music- makers. On the piano, I see Barry Byrolly; and behind him are Johanne Tauber on the drums; Arlene DiPietro on the cymbals; and Susanne LeClerc and Joy Caruso on the bass fiddles. In the horn section are Carol Ricard, Josephine Montgano, and Mariann Sauvageau playing the clarinets; Dorothy Grumauskas, Natalie Burn- ham, and Gloria Gentile on the trumpets; and Marguerite Stack, Frances Corbett, and Margaret Stafford on the saxophones. Dreamily playing violins are Marlene Lenda, Barbara Lerz, and Judy Guerrera. There are millions of bubbles floating around through the air. Looking more closely, I see Lenore Moritis vigorously pump- ing the bubble machine. I am now at an experi- mental farm in the country, where Marcia Dal- ton and her assistants Arline Gransky, Ruth Juraska, Dorothy Bradshaw, and Jennie Capo- lupo are trying to cross pigs with hens so they can have ham and eggs ready to serve. Billie LaDue and Gloriann Gaudiosi appear to be the lab experts. They stand spellbound, gazing into a test tube bubbling over with huge billows of smoke. I see a salesman approaching the labo- ratory door. It is none other than Francis Ippo- lito, who is selling glue remover to flies who get stuck on fly paper. His devoted assistants are Hope Atwood, Leona Frappier, Mary Muc- ciacciara, Karen Kenny, and Genevieve Marto- relli. A. He’s pretty good. Tell us more! Y. Silence! I hear music (sways as if to music). I am at Radio City. Wow! In the front row of the chorus I see the blonde and beautiful Diane Gudaitis, and the dark, dynamic Mary Lou Pugli- ese. There is that dangerous redhead, Barbara Turonis, and petite Beth Macintosh. Some of the other members are Chuch Martin, Mary Ellen Doyle, Charlie Lasher, and Claire Stephens. Now the singer comes forward—it is Joan Messer, singing I Am A Shy Little Violet.” Dancing gracefully in the background I see Herb Pike, Marian Palladino, Art Santilli, and Barbara Farley. G. Go on! Y. Hold thy peace! A. Can you tell me where Faith Stalowicz is now? Y. I see a school — a very modern school. It is one in which pupils learn all the answers from Faith, who knows them all. Walter Yannielli, Rick St. Hilaire, and Mike Tagney, who also know quite a few of them, are Faith's assistants. A few of their favorite pupils are Kathy Ingala, Margaret Johnson, Barbara Harrison, and Chris- tine Selee. Look, there’s John Wakelee. He teaches the boys how to take it,” and they sure learn well. The scene is changing. I am in a hospital. I smell ether. Why, there’s Diane Vicenzi! Doesn’t she look ravishing in that starched, white nurse’s uniform. There are just dozens of decrepit old souls (men, of course) waiting to receive her scientific treatment. A few of her favorite patients are Bill Ofsiany, Anthony Longhi, Joe Gallo, and Tony Faressa. I hear the name of Dr. Phil Franco, the head of the hospital, being called over the P. A. sys- tem. His assistants, Nancy Romaniello, Sandy Lynch, and Joan Fiske, are anxiously searching the halls for him. It seems that some of the leading surgeons, Connie DeBarba, Carmela Amato, Marian Murtiza, and Eleanor Unikas, are in the midst of a very important conference, and they are in dire need of Dr. Franco’s expert advice. It must be mealtime, for I see the nurses’ aides Lois Cocchiola, Marie D’Aneelio, Marie DeSanto, and Karen Kane, carrying trays of food prepared by the well known dieticians, Arlene Doyon, Suzanne Shell, Polly Ruegg, and Margaret Miller. A. What else can you tell us about the members of our class? Y. Here comes Carol Wooding with a dozen chil- dren hanging on her. Isn’t that Ed Nelson I see in the background? The picture in the crys- tal changes — I am in Greenwich Village. I see a studio with paintings, some of them fin- ished, others just a few strokes on the canvas. The artist, Tony Coscia, clad in a blue smock, is standing before an unfinished painting. On 112 a dias not far away is the model, Helena Platt. I am now in a coffee-house owned by Carol Normand and Lucille Cocca. A few of their faithful employees are the waitresses Giorgiann Caggiano, Cynthia Stockno, Barbara Whitt, and Carol Seeley. Gathered around a table I see their steady customers, Stella Davis, Doris Johnson, Gay Ulrich, Shelia Ryan, and Pat Kolenda. There seems to be an attraction in the adjoining room. Looking more closely, I see Pat Lanzara and Beverly Thompson reading poetry, sur- rounded by Carol Mastracchio, Joyce Nearing, Rita Parenteau, Beverly Gilbert, and Catherine Brown. Another major attraction is Margaret DeBonis, singing and playing the bongos. G. Hey! This is pretty good. A. Sh—! (Pokes G. and points to Y.) Y. I see a red building over there and a sign — F. W. Woolworth! In the midst of the hammers and candy, shrubs and jewelry, tea strainers and toys, stands Chuck Bierbaum, the manager. A few of the hard-working salesgirls are Marsha Brillis, Dorothy Hyland, Lorraine Cossette, and Elaine DeCrisanti. I see Elaine Hauser and Ann Tuttle, pushing their way through the thronging crowd. Now soft music reaches my ears. I am in a green meadow — three young maidens are swaying to the graceful rhythm of Elvis Pres- ley’s latest hit. The girls are Karen Johnson, Lucille Faltorusso, and Sheila Pickett. A. Imagine! Y. I am now in a stratosplane, the latest brainstorm of those distinguished inventors Jackie Hartnett and A1 Fusco. The pilots are Fran Capristo, Roger Crean, and Tony Riberio. Don’t they look handsome in their flying goggles! Flying with them are those popular hostesses, Phyllis and Elaine Sowa and Aura Yelicka. Some of their contented passengers are John Hamel, Ann Wilke, George Kotsaftis, Theresa Buonocone, Jeanne Jerkiewicz, Mary Ann DelGobbo, and Pat Byrnes. G. This is all very interesting, but let’s come down to earth again! Y. We’re now at a tearoom at the end of a country lane. There are Lorraine Thifault, Patti Basta, Barbara Synott, and Elizabeth Mitchell serving tea to the tired traveling salesmen, Dick Brown, Timmy Wright, Dave Rek, and Larry Feest. I hear music — snappy rhythm — this time sup- plied by Helen DelGobbo’s orchestra, with such famous members as Ed Teller, Burgess Speed, Bob Stuhlman, Ronny Bruce, Rich Bartkus, Teddy Angelone, Dorothy McGrath, Brenda Henderson, Marilyn Paternoster, Lois Ricciardi, Diane Cookson, and Joan Kelley. We are now in Mary Valletta’s dancing school. Ellen Stasai- tis is dancing with Ben Finnemore, Judy Sasso with Steve Harbanuk. Now Louie Fainelli and Elaine Bobinski are showing them a new step — what clever pupils! In the adjoining room, we are privileged to be able to watch a rehears- al of those famous ballet dancers, Barbara Mar- telli, Annette Guertin, Judy Daversa, and Carole McCasland. I am now in Salvatore’s Salon, an ex- clusive charm school run by Joanie Salvatore. Her assistant teachers are Dorothy Drainville, Tyna Stokes, Veronica Brown, and Linda Berardi. A few of their attentive pupils are Pat Walsh, Mary Ann Akumbak, Laurine Catalina, Lucille Devino, and Sandy Sparano. A. Are there any graduates who remained in Wa- terbury? Y. Yes. Alan Foster is now one of the most popu- lar taxi drivers. Offering well-meaning sugges- tions from the back seat are Sandy Coulter and Judy Van Wagner. Dave Welsh is still using his car as a bus for the use of all the seniors. Among his steady passengers are Noella Doyon, Judy Barnett, Judy Poirier, and Judy Turmel. Lynda Adamek is still taking charge of reserved seats at cafe. Gus Schoeck has built a Spaghetti Palace in Waterbury; Gerri Salerno is his assist- ant, but she devotes a large part of her time to fan-dancing. Is that place crowded! In the booths 1 see Ed Kaiser and Joan Schultz, Jerry Wright and Linda Walker, Chris Allen and Noreen DeBarba, and Herm Schaper and Gloria Andreano. G. (Coughs a little. Smiles.) A. Is that what you’re doing? G. What’s wrong with it? What do you— Y. Silence! Your noise prevents concentration. I see someone going from house to house, weighted down with baskets. Looking closer, I recognize Nicki Velezis. She is selling chicken feed to hen-pecked husbands. Bill Bercier, Fred Plant, and Bob DiPietro are among her best customers. She stops at the comer drug store, and is waited on by the owner, Joan Ippolito. Also slaving behind the counter are Regina Boisvert, Carolyn Diogostine, and Margaret Griggs. A. Tell us about some of the boys. Y. I am at a Big League baseball game. The pitcher is winding up — a-a-n-n-d the pitch. One strike! (as though lost in watching) G. (Coughs) Y. (Recalls what he is supposed to be doing). The pitcher is Frank Bachman. Other stars of the team are Ed Soucy, Bob Albert, Tony Barbieri, Ronny Weaver, Joe Shanahan, Herman Saunders, Dick Fonti, and Rich Grandpre. Up in the bleachers I see Dave Kraft, and he seems to be yelling something. Quiet now! He’s saying: Peanuts, popcorn, hot dogs.” The scene changes. I am in a big tavern run by Beetle” Bailey. In the booths are Ed Flanagan, Carolyn Hill, Dave Carroll, and Donna Schofield. Again I hear music, the soft rhythm of the rhumba. The floor show is on. The dancers, Joan Coppetto and her partner Doug Pelletier, are the fea- tures of the show. Next come the chorus girls —Margaret Culbert, Sophie Szostek, Beverly Amicone, Lorraine Beaudoine, Carole Gudonis; Geraldine Celone, Judy Gaugler, and Elaine Ciarlo. As the number ends, the proprietor, 113 Beetle,” comes forward, takes the big black cigar out of his mouth, makes a bow, and an- nounces that the next number will be by that lovely M. Lois Desjardins! Arlene Moses and Tom Gilson are on the program, singing a duet. Two other popular performers are Rhoda Cod- dington and Frank Lombardo — accomplished sleight-of-hand artists. A. Are there any more graduates employed by Beetle”? Y. Let me see — Lee Chasse gives monologues and recites poetry for the customers. Gail Keyes, Barbara Kearns, and Nancy DelBuono are there too — as tap dancers. Brenda Byrd’s blues” songs are also very popular with the customers. G. Imagine all those people being together after all these years! Y. Unless you keep silent, I cannot go on. I am in the men’s department of a large store. Some of the models displaying the newest clothes are Sal Capobianco, George Cipriano, Timmy Wal- ters, George Lasky, and Mike D'Angelo. Paul Clapps is a big” business man — or at least he shows what the big business man should look like. Upstairs in the store, they feature creations of Lorraine Greco and Ginny Hughes, famous designers from Paris. Carrying out their ideas I see Carol Hamel and Janet Keith. A. Do you mean we pay $150 for dresses by girls from our own class? G. Are there any of our classmates in Washington? Y. Tom Wilsdon is Secretary of the Treasury, and JoAnne Morea and Carmen Civitate are Assist- ant Secretaries. Pat Sweeney and Lynn Warner have charge of their correspondence and are their head secretaries. A. Are there any who have gained recognition in sports? Y. Yes — John Migliorise, Mike Cocchiola, Bob DeBisschop, Judy Feest, and Carol Reamer were in the 1968 Olympics; and Lucille Richard, Jean Messer, Diane Bouffard, Ronny Wislocki, and Andy Asciene were their managers. Judy Ambrose is the star forward of the most success- ful team in the country. Lorraine Pompeii, Barb Columbus, Lucille Reno, and Rose Quici have swum across the English Channel. Gynie Kurtz, Danny Dixon, Ronny Aurio, and Alan Barker are golf pros. G. Are there any more in Waterbury? Y. Edna McFarlin is living outside of Waterbury. She is now Mrs. Tom White. She lives on a farm, and raises children and chickens. Milk- maids Elizabeth Robinson and Barbara Greatorix are preforming their daily tasks. I see Made- line Verbino, Lillie MacEason, and Lynne Feeney pitching hay. Those champion hog-callers, Geor- gette Schmitt and Judy Montambault, are feed- ing their charges. Sitting in the middle of a field, shucking corn, are Jeanne Cambino, De- lores Abbondelo, and Theresa Walsh. Donna Ciarlo, Winifred Blanchard, and Frances Cam- bino are attending to their daily task of clean- ing the chicken coops. Najiua Najauce is hap- pily married to Ed Miller. Sara Walton is teach- ing Chemistry in Wilby High School. A. She used to get perfect marks in it. Y. Tiiu Vahenurn, Mary Caputo, and Linda Kuch are her assistants there. The school is very large now. Mary Vensel and Joe Kumpkis are Gym teachers there. Joan Massetti, Joanne Bosco, Vincent Barquero, and Jim Szustechi teach Eng- lish. In the History department, I see Ruth Kerrek, Danny Lucian, Ricky Jones, and Bobby Martin. Teaching typing are Norma Smith, Dom Valentino, John Caruso, and Ruth Granby. In modern languages, I see Bev Bouffard and Art Petrucci teaching Italian; Danny Picard and Sue Miklinevich teaching French; Diane Cyr and Rita Pezik, Spanish; Joanne Tucillo and Walt Cole, German; and Preston White and Lorraine Lucarelli, Latin. A1 Innocent and Burt Hemming- way own a large dairy farm outside of Water- bury. Donna Dwyer, Tony Gilyard, and Cindy Fiorelli are the local 4-H leaders. Shirley Barto- lucci is a woman doctor practicing in Water- bury. There is large beauty parlor owned by Noella Voghel in which several graduates work. Some of these are Laura Russo, Joan Sparano, and Joe Rossi. A few of their victims I see are Mary Moher, Jeannine Richard, Kathy Quin- lan, and Carol Parker. G. Are there any of our classmates in the service? Y. Yes. I see an Army barracks. Strutting erectly through is Bob Lockhart, who is very strict if anyone is caught napping. A few of his favo- rite victims are Dave Kluge, Jim Sheehan, Tony Rinaldi, and John Hahn. Nearby is the women’s branch of the Army. I see Connie Cimino, a rough, tough sergeant, barking orders to the privates Linda Samela, Marie Solury, Philo- mena Bernardi, Lucille Dantino, and Mary Thomas. Doing K. P. duty are Henrietta Del- Gobbo, Joanne Heilman, Donna Grieshaber, Edna Dufresne, and Cathy Adams. Now I see a girls’ dorm in a small New England college. A. What’s all that noise? Y. Marlene Charette, Judy LaPorta, Pat Culbert, and Rita Johnson are preparing for a pajama party. In the next room, Pat Niedman and Linda Noble are giving Judy Flammia a home perma- nent. Outside the dorm, I see Diane Davino, Lynnetta Carrington, Gerri Dunne, Bea Fisher, and Maureen Quilter on their way to their favo- rite class—Preliminary Elements of Psychology! I also see Kathy Saginario, Janet Carter, Louise Byron, Peggy O’Rourke, and Janice Lamitola carrying books for the upper-classmen. In the library, Betty Lou Hurlburt, Jo Torsiello, Carol Coppola, Valerie Tumulis, and Delores Della- Croce are busy cramming for final exams. Lucky Kitty White and Judy Murno are carrying books for Pat Carozza. G. (Snicker, snicker) I wonder what happened to Ed Maglio. Y. (Stands up, removes turban) Behold! I am he! 114 LIST OF PRIZE WINNERS FOR I960 The Secretarial Prize in memory of Edith A. Mills and Cornelia S. Holcomb awarded for ex- cellence in Advanced Stenography and Typewrit- ing. First ................ Genevieve Martorelli Second .................. Barbara Turonis Honorable Mention .......Beverly Bouffard The Stephen W. Wilby Memorial Prize award for excellence in Social Studies: First ................................. Mary Pugliese The Stephen W. Wilby Memorial Prize awarded for excellence in four years of English: First .................. James Archambault Honorable Mention Georgette Schmitt The D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award awarded to the girl in the Senior Class who has best dis- played the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism: Awarded to............................ Carol Wooding The D.A.R. United States History Prize for excellence in United States History: Awarded to ................ Virginia Kurtz English II Prize for Creative Writing: Awarded ex aequo to......Christopher Allen Thomas Wilsdon Honorable Mention........Douglas Pelletier The Daisy Lord Memorial Prize awarded to that boy in the Senior Class who has attained the high- est average: Awarded to James Archambault 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 to .............. Georgette Schmitt The Rentschler Elementary Algebra Prize awarded by the United Aircraft Corporation on the basis of competitive examinations in Elemen- tary Algebra: Awarded to..................Bruce Folmar '63 The Rentschler Four-Year Mathematics Prize: Awarded to ................... David Kraft 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 ................... David Kraft Awarded to ............... Barbara Turonis The French I Prize awarded to the pupil ranking highest in first year French: Awarded to ............. Jeanne Pittman '61 The Prize for excellence in French II: Awarded to .............. Georgette Schmitt The Alliance Fancaise Prize awarded to the pupil ranking highest in Third-year French: Awarded to .................. Daniel Picard Wilby Italiari Club Prize for excellence in three years of Italian: Awarded to ............................ Paul Claps Awarded to ............... Beverly Bouffard Awarded to .................. Linda Samela The Coronas Club Prize awarded to that pupil who attained the highest average for three years of Italian: Awarded to.......................... Beverly Bouffard The Spanish Club Prize for outstanding work in third year Spanish: Awarded to.............. James Archambault The Spanish Club Prize for outstanding work in second year Spanish: Awarded to.......... The Spanish Club Prize for outstanding work in first year Spanish: Awarded to............Marilyn Townsend '62 Special Award for outstanding work on the Spanish paper LaLuz: Awarded to ........................ Barbara Turonis The Public Speaking Prize for excellence in Public Speaking: Awarded to ............. Georgette Schmitt The Bausch and Lomb Prize awarded for high- est standing in three or more sciences: Awarded to .................David Kraft Honorable Mention.......James Archambault Wilby Chemistry Club Prize to the pupil who has ranked highest in Chemistry during the cur- rent year: Awarded to ............. James Archambault Wilby Bookkeeping Prize awarded to the senior student having the most outstanding record in Bookkeeping: First Prize awarded to ..... Sandra Lynch Second Prize awarded to ...Barbara Turonis The Wilby I960 delegates of the Connecticut Boys State and Girls State at the University of Connecticut: 1960 Delegate...........John Laraway '61 1960 Delegate...........Sandra Pelosi '61 Connecticut Association of Women Deans and Counselors Award to Junior Girl with outstand- ing qualities of leadership: Awarded to ............. Angela Capobianco Wilby Unico Club Awards to Candidates of Italian Parentage: Highest average in four years of English: Awarded to ............. Beverly Bouffard Highest average in prescribed course in Italian: Ex aequo................... Beverly Bouffard Paul Claps Wilby Nominee for the Perugini Mathematics Award: Awarded to ............... Anthony Longhi Science Award to one graduate for excellence in the prescribed course in Science: Awarded to ............... Anthony Longhi Nominee for Palomba Athletic Award: Awarded to ............... Francis Capristo 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 ...... Joanne Bosco Rose Quid Business Staff Award ..... Lorraine Pompei Dolores Abbondelo Gold Pins in Journalism: Awarded to ................. Joanne Bosco, Rose Quici, Dolores Abbondelo, Lorraine Pompei, Virginia Kurtz, Richard Brown, Beverly Bouffard, Natalie Burnham, Edward Maglio, Kathryn Quinlan, Shelia McHale, Mary Moher.- Band Letters for three years of service with the band: Awarded to ........... Mark Oulundsen '61, John Raibikis '61, David Byam '61, Margaret Culbert, Patricia Garrett '61, Gregory Fortune '61, Allan Dodge '61, Paul Puzzo '61, William Schaff '61, Roy Foss '61. 1960 Senior Projectionists Awards: Robert Bailey, Alan Barker, Alfred Innocent, Virginia Kurtz, Patricia Lanzara, Helena Platt, Burgess Speed, Beverly Thompson, John Wakelee, Ronald Weaver. Judith Bradford '61 CLASS HISTORY FRESHMEN YEAR As Wilby’s doors opened to us for the first time, we, the wide-eyed, eager freshmen, seemed to be left out of all the goings-on. The first thing on the agenda was a welcoming address given by Mr. Moran. He explained how the school was run, etc. There were many more firsts” in our freshman year—the first Red Cross represen- tative, room representative, Student Council member, and who could forget the first rally, or the first time we went to the cafeteria!!! After meeting the teachers and becoming ac- quainted with the school, we fell into the routine of being freshmen. The Welcome, Freshmen” dance in early No- vember was a hit with the freshmen as well as the upper classmen. A prize turkey was given away to one of our notable seniors as the door prize. We be- gan to feel that we were part of Wilby.” Before we knew it exams were here, and everyone was saying, I know I won’t pass.” When they were over, we realized that they weren’t as bad as we had anticipated. We all looked forward to summer and to return- ing to Wilby the following fall as sophomores. SOPHOMORE YEAR Now that we were sophomores, we were in on things.” We laughed at the freshmen wandering around looking for different rooms, as the upper classmen had laughed at us. Our sophomore year was one in which Wilby ex- celled in basketball. We defeated Crosby and Nauga- tuck. This put a feather in our cap. It was also a year for more intense work and study because our subjects were becoming more difficult. Our Junior year started out as another routine year, but the expectation of things to come held our spirits high. Our halls were filled with well-dressed young men and women, because of a Board of Edu- cation ruling which elevated the standards of dress for everyone. The years 1957-1958 was to be an important one for us. The class had to decide whether Wilby would adopt a new class ring or follow tradition with the standard black onyx which had been worn by the seniors for years. The traditional ring was the choice of the class. Once again exams were facing us. This year we knew what to expect because we were sophomores. On the whole, we had a pleasant and enjoyable year. YEAR As the generalization program went into effect, our class was increased by a large number of students from outlying towns who had previously attended other high schools. During this year renovation began at Wilby. Work was started on all the classrooms, the assembly hall, JUNIOR 116 the corridors, and the auditorium, with the expecta- tion that it would be completed before we began our senior year. After a lapse of two years, our football program was reactivated with great vigor and sportsmanship. Even though they did not win every game on the schedule, our team showed that Wilby was still the Fighting Wildcat. Increased manpower brought another sport to Wilby—swimming. Since this was our first team, they did not accomplish as much as the more ex- perienced teams, but everyone felt that another major sport was started for Wilby. As winter approached, the Wildcats scored numerous victories in basketball SENIOR The last year of our high school education arrived and we entered Old Wilby High” for our senior year. The redecorated building filled us with amaze- ment. We slowly marched to our assigned session rooms and filled out the usual information. It took us a few days to get acquainted with our teachers and building. We were kept very busy with homework, foot- ball games, and campaigning for our class officers. Everyone soon became a member of some staff or club. The weeks rolled on all too swiftly. Basketball became a leading sport and Wilby’s swimming team set a few records that were the topic of discussion. Christmas approached, and we were entertained by an outstanding assembly put on by the Inter- High School Dance Band. The Class of ’60 sponsored a Valentine Dance on February 15th in the Wilby gymnasium. It was a great success, and a good time was had by all. As the seasons change, so do the sporting events. Baseball and track soon became the topic of dis- cussion. and proved that Wilby had the spirit to win, and the team with which to do it. Our first venture into the realm of formal dances was initiated with our Junior Prom. The committees worked together to make the affair a great success and the formal affair was an event that will not ever be forgotten by our class. Another memorable event was the receiving of our class rings. We were permitted to receive them at the end of our Junior year which established a prece- dent for Wilby. With the completion of exams, we came to the end of our Junior year—a year of hard work but with many pleasant memories. YEAR In the early spring a dramatics club was formed called The Plegians.” It was limited to seniors only. They selected our senior play entitled Seventeenth Summer” and did an excellent job in producing it. In the closing weeks of the year we attended ban- quets, picnics, parties, and many other activities. We will long remember the Senior Dance and our in- troduction to the Honor Society. Finally, the event that we had all been waiting for —the Senior Prom. The theme of our prom was Dancing in the Deep.” The decorations were beau- tiful, the gowns of our senior girls were glamorous. Everything combined to make this dance the most glorious event of our four years. Finally, the joyous, but sad day arrived. Gradu- ation was here and the realization that we were leaving these familiar walls, and dear friends. Some faces we would never see again. Some would con- tinue their education at various universities and col- leges, others would become successful secretaries and salesmen or would enter his chosen field. The world is there, and it is ours to conquer and hold. 117 ARBOR DAY „ yi ve 'bid' hear bhe JiCiYriG, cf Why We Ul°ll rise and decide, anew “ The eas re of cJl on? kearis devotion To 'ken me TofU sh°d he. brue. We Cannot refuse her laheh she. Cal Is US To word on play or sfnd 3 We'll do our bosk zahab hr befalls icS d.nd honor bo Jflby b rt ng. 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