Wilby High School - Wilby Yearbook (Waterbury, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1962 volume:

WILBY ALMA MATER When we but hear the name of Wilby We will rise and pledge anew The measure of all our hearts devotion To her we will still be true. We cannot refuse her when she calls us To work or play or sing; We'll do our best whate’er befalls us And honor to Wilby bring. Then raise your voice for Wilby, Let her name and her fame be known. For her we stand and now each hand For her shall be proudly shown. Fair Play is still our moto, May the best man win the game. And so we're proud to shout aloud The WILBY name. s DEDICATION MR. GEORGE V. GRADY We of the class of 1962 take pride in dedicating our dassbook to George V. Grady, teacher of English at Wilby for over a quarter of a century. A gentle, yet persuasive master, he made literature spring to life for us and under him, whether smiles were to be moved or tears, we reveled in the glories of the Great Books. His classes were more than interesting in an atmosphere of occasional fun and frolic. Mr. Grady and his devoted wife have traveled all over this country and extensively in Europe. He has a great fondness for Italy, and often confided to us that he left part of his heart in Venice and threw coins in the Trevi Fountain in Rome so that some day he might return to the Eternal City. Patience, tolerance and understanding are but a few of his qualities. We have often been heartened by his contention that what young people need are models, not critics. Never,” he says, have I ever encountered a real bad teenager.” We are grateful for the privilege of ennobling our yearbook with a salute to this scholarly gentleman. 3 JOSEPH R. MEMBRINO Principal MARY G. HUTCHINSON Guidance Counselor AMBROSE G. EGAN Vice Principal 4 JOHN McKENNA Guidance Counselor HOSPITAL Cs WILBY FACULTY STARTING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Ridenhour, Miss Casey, Miss Kelly, Miss Bennett, Miss Sutcovoy, Dr. Alieva, Mr. Egan, Vice- Principal, Mr. Grady, Mr. Membrino, Principal, Mrs. Bakutis, Miss Schmidt, Miss Crary, Miss Bowes, Miss Garrity, Miss McNiff, Mr. Skehan, Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Anthony, Mr. Vitone, Mr. Mambruno, Mr. Haddad, Mr. Kramer, Mr. Demian, Mr. Dubuque, Mr. Stankus, Mr. Murnane, Mr. Rodgers, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Porcaro, Mr. Purcell. Mr. Menchise, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Hanson, Mr. Donahue, Mr. Evans, Mr. Lanoue, Mr. Craig, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Ruggiero and Mr. Tyrrell. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Glenn Meier — President; Teresa Mistura, Vice President; Mary Marticello; Treasurer; Theresa Iagrossi, Secretary. 7 MARY JANE ADDESSIO December 8, 1944 B. W. Tinker Activities: A member of Mt. Carmel C.Y.O., Captain of Cheerleaders for Mt. Carmel, Pep Club, Italian Club II, Red Cross. Carefree . . . always smiling . . . liked by all. Ambition: To work in a bank. CAROLYN JOYCE ALBINO August 9, 1944 Driggs Activities: Room Representative, Bal- ance Sheet member, Editor of The Em- erald, Secretary of Jr. Class, Jr. Prom Committee, Outstanding Jr. Girl Award by CAWDC, Future teachers of Amer- ica, Chemistry' Club, Publicity Manager, Chairman of Press Club, School Page Correspondent, Italian Club President, Honor Society. Smart . . . intelligent . . . likable per- sonality. LINDA ANDERSON June 12, 1944 Chase Activities: Cheerleading 2, 3, Captain 4, Grammar school Secretary, Reading, Dancing and a member of St. Peter Paul C.Y.O. Senior class play. Friendly . . . always a warm smile . . . liked by all. MATTYE CATHERINE ANDERSON March 17, 19 44 Activities: Yearbook staff, school secre- tary. Delightful . . . pleasing personality. Ambition: To become a legal secretary. JOYCE ANDRADE “Andy” November 27, 1944 Newtown Jr. High Activities: Pep Club, Future Teachers, Honor Society, Assistant Editor of Span- ish Club Newspaper, King Pin Bowl- ing League, C.Y.O. Always a smile for everyone. Ambition: Go to college. EILEEN ASTON January 6, 1944 B. W. Tinker Activities: Assistant helper in the school library, member of St. Patrick's C.Y.O., Cheerleader for St. Patrick’s Banking Representative, Junior Red Cross, Pep Club. Humorous . . . friendly . . . lots of vigor and zest. Ambition: Plans to be a Secretary. 8 MARLENE WAGNER AUBIN Smiley” December 17, 1944 Barnard Activities: Bowling League, Seventeen Fashion Council. Senior class play. Warm smile . . . winsome ways . . . cheerful outlook ... a friendly Hi” for everyone. Ambition: To become a teacher. FLORENCE L. BARTLETT Flo” August 18, 1943 Falmouth High, Maine Activities: Basketball 1, Swimming 1, Yearbook Staff 2, Bowling Team 2, FHA 3, Chorus 3, School Newspaper 3, Sorority 1, 2, 3. Quiet and easy to get along with. DARIA BARTOLINI Dee” September 20, 1944 St. Joseph’s Activities: Vice President of Club in Y.W.C.A., Sena High Bowling League, Member of Italian Club, Member of Mt. Carmel C.Y.O. Always ready with a smile and a Hi.” Ambition: Stenographer. BERNICE ANN BATES Bunny” July 18, 1942 Hendricken Activities: Bookkeeping Club, Junior Red Cross, Office Staff. Sparkling personality, easy to get along with. MICHAEL BEAULIEU March 19, 1944 Bunker Hill Activities: Bowling, Hunting, Ice Skat- ing, Brass City Rifle Club. Easy going . . . friendly to everyone. Ambition: College. JUDITH BEAUSOLEIL Jubie” February 2, 1944 Barnard Activities: Pep Club, Banking Represen- tative, Assistant Editor Yearbook Staff, Member of St. Patrick’s C.Y.O. and a Cheerleader for St. Patrick’s, Balance Sheet and Religious Instruction Teacher. Always ready and willing to do whatever she can. Anyone for purfume? Ambition: To work with IBM machines. 9 LESLEY BECKEL Leigh May 6, 1944 Swift Jr. High Activities: Chariti-ettes, Tri-Hi-Y. Cheerful, always happy . . . liked by all. Ambition: Plan to settle down and get married. PENELOPE BENSON Penny February 5, 1944 Prospect Junior High Activities: Projectionist, Balance Sheet, and Yearbook Staff. Friendly . . . bubbling personality. Ambition: Join the Navy. WILLIAM BERGANTINO Bill January 20, 1945 B. W. Tinker Activities: Mt. Carmel C.Y.O. Golf Team, Bookkeeping Club. Pleasant . . . quiet . . . cheerful type of boy. TONYA BERLUTI Toni” April 10, 1944 East Farms Activities: Sena High Bowling League, Balance Sheet Representative, St. Peter Paul C.Y.O., C.Y.O. Bowling League, Yearbook Staff. Very gay, would like to marry a mil- lionaire. Ambition: Medical Secretary. EDITH BERNARDI July 27, 1944 Duggan Activities: Member of the Chemistry Club, St. Patrick’s C.Y.O. Quiet . . . studious . . . sweet. ANITA BILANCHONE Neat” July 11, 1944 Memorial Activities: Room Representative, Bal- ance Sheet Yearbook Staff, Italian Club, Chemistry Club, Banking Rep. Balance Sheet Representative Projec- tionist Club. Senior class play. Sensible . . . bubbling over with kind- ness. Ambition: Physical therapist. 10 GREGORY BLANCHARD Greg December 18, 1944 Chase Activities: Basketball, Chemitsry Club, Warm smile easy going carefree. Ambition: continue schooling. CATHERINE BRODEUR Cathy January 7, 1944 Washington Activities: St. Francis Xavier C.Y.O., Newspaper, C.Y.O. Bowling League, Jr. Prom Committee, Yearbook Staff, Sena’s Bowling League. Sweet . . . gentle . . . but full of zest. Ambition: Secretary. PATRICIA BREEN Patty” June 19, 1944 Driggs Activities: Nurse’s Office, Belongs to St. Peter Paul C.Y.O. You will always find her with something to say. Ambition: To become a nurse. RICHARD BRODEUR Duke” December 15, 1942 Washington Activities: St. Francis Xavier C.Y.O., Bookkeeping Club. Quiet . . . and reserve. JOYCE BROTHERS July 24, 1944 Barnard Activities: Cheerleading, Co-Captain, a Member of St. Joseph’s C.Y.O. Bowling League, Yearbook Staff, Grammar School Secietary. Senior class play. Friendly . . . popular . . . full of get up and go. Ambition: Model. ROBERT E. BROWN Bobby” October 11, 1943 Driggs Activities: Member and Co-Captain of Basketball Team for three years, Room Leader, Banking Representative, Mem- ber of Pearl Street Neighborhood House and Progressive New Jazz Club. Lightening on the Basketball Court . . . an easy going slender silhouette. Ambition: Mortician. 11 JUDITH D. BURKE Judy” December 8, 1944 Driggs Activities: Reading, Playing Basketball, Very easy to get along with. Ambition: X-ray Technician. ANNIE BELLE BUTLER Dimples” February 11, 1944 Driggs Activities: Dancing Never at a loss for words. Ambition: Secretary. JUDITH MARY CAISSE Judy” June 30, 1944 Buck's Hill Activities: St. Michael’s C.Y.O. Pep Club, Dancing, Glee Club. Carefree . . . polite . . . humorous type of girl. Ambition: Secretary. LINDA CAMMARATA Kitten—Lynn” June 14, 1944 Prospect Jr. High Activities: Room Leader, Banking Rep- resentative, Library Assistant, Pep Club. Always giggling and making jokes . . . liked by all. Ambition: Legal Secretary. CHERYL CANADA Cat” September 16, 1944 Morton Reaves Activities: Future Homemakers of Amer- 5a , , , ROSE CARBONE Qmet but liked by everyone. ..Rosesy Bab(,. June 12, 1943 B. W. Tinker Activities: Mt. Carmel C.Y.O., Sena’s Bowling League. Sweet girl with personality plus. Ambition: Bookkeeper or Secretary. 12 KATHLEEN CARTWRIGHT Kathy” May 23, 1944 Central Activities: Glee Club. Always in a talkative mood. THOMAS CAROZZA October 14, 1944 Driggs Activities: Bookkeeping Club, Vice President Italian Club, Senior Bowling. Quiet conscientious worker, willing to help, keen personality. MARY CARROLL May 18, 1944 Buck’s Hill Activities: Member of C.Y.O. Smart . . . studious . . . easy to get along with. JOHN CAVRALARI Jack” August 25, 1944 Moosic Activities: Bowling, Swimming. Good natured . . . fun to be with. Ambition: Undecided. JEANNE CESARELLO July 20, 1944 B. W. Tinker Activities: Spanish Club, Senior Bowl- ing League, Seventeen’s Fashion Coun- sel, Mt. Carmel C.Y.O., Spanish News- paper, Room Rep., Banking Represen- tative. Senior class play. A warm smile for everyone. Ambition: Secretary. CECILE CHAMPAGNE C. C. August 23, 1944 St. Ann Activities: School Page News Corre- spondent, National Honor Society, St. Ann’s C.Y.O. Always ready with a joke. Ambition: To become an artist. 13 DIANE P. CHAMPAGNE July 6, 1944 Center Activities: Glee Club, Bowling. Cheerful, happy girl. Ambition: To be successful. ANTONIA CHIERO Toni” September 4, 1943 John Winthrop Activities: Assistant Editor of Yearbook Staff, Ways Means Committee, Presi- dent of Accounting Club, Senior class play. Always willing to lend a helping hand . . . very nice . . . sociable. Ambition: Become a secretary. NADINE H. CIANCIOLO November 7, 1943 St. Margaret Activities: C.Y.O. Banking Representa- tive, Room Representative. Charming . . . pleasant . . . fun to be with . . . well liked. Ambition: To be a Beautician. ROBERT A. CIARLO Lawyer” January 25, 1945 Webster Activities: President of Corado Social Club, St. Lucy’s C.Y.O. Known . . . liked by all . . . beautiful dresser . . . friendly . . winning smile. Ambition: To become Electronic Tech- nician. THOMAS CIARLO Horse” November 12, 1942 Slocum Activities: St. Lucy C.Y.O., Key Club, Co-Captain of Football Team, Swim- ming Team and Yearbook Staff. Senior class play. Very friendly person who is well liked by everyone. Ambition: Go to college. 14 THOMAS P. CIARLO Bret” December 16, 1943 Webster Activities: C.Y.O., Treasurer of Corado Social Club. Ambitious . . . quiet . . . well liked. Ambition: To attend Electronics School. PHILIP CILFONE Sonny” February 25, 1944 Duggan Activities: C.Y.O. Football Team, Bas- ketball Team, Italian Club, Public Speaking Club, Bowling League. The phrase Happy go lucky,” best fits Phil. Ambition: Air Force—Electronics. CLARK CINQ-MARS Click” November 1, 1942 Prospect Doesn’t like gum chewers ... a real friend to all who know him. Ambition: Further his education. CAROL CIPRIANO Chipper” July 23, 1944 B. W. Tinker Activities: Member of Mt. Carmel C.Y.O., Vice President of Italian Club, Chemistry Club, Nurses Club, and Treasurer of Senior Bowling League. Tiny . . . sweet . . . keen sense of hu- mor . . . fun to have around . . . frequent laughter. FRANCES CIVITATE Fran” January 8, 1945 Barnard Activities: A member of Italian Club, Banking Representative, Belongs to St. Patrick’s C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A. and Year- book Staff. Friendly smile . . . warm personality . . . ardent student. Ambition: To become a good secretary. JANET CIVITATE Jan” January 8, 1945 Barnard Activities: Business Editor of Balance Sheet, Secretary of Honor Society, A member of Italian Club, Treasurer of Junior Class, St. Patrick’s C.Y.O., Secre- ary of Y.W.C.A. Teen Club, School Page Correspondent, Junior Prom Com- mittee. Fran’s other half, never a dull moment . . . co-operative . . . dependable . . . frequent laughter. Ambition: To become a secretary. BARBARA CLARK Bob” August 12, 1944 Prospect Jr. High Activities: Chemistry Club, Spanish Club, Pep Squad, Future Teachers Club, C.Y.O., Grange, Prospect Drum Corps. Always smiling . . . flies low . . . nice person to know. Ambition: To become a teacher. i 15 MADELYN CLOUTIER ••Mad” April 4, 1944 St. Ann’s Activities: Bowling, St. Ann’s C.Y.O., and St. Ann’s Children of Mary. A cheerful person . . . obliging . . . fun to be with, cute. Ambition: To become a secretary. FRANK W. CLYMA Butch” September 2, 1944 Prospect Activities: Swimming Team, Rifle Club, Chemistry Club, Key Club, Explorers, Projectionist Club. Good chemist . . . polite to everyone. Ambition: To become an engineer. LINDA LEE COCCHIOLA Lynn March 26, 1944 Prospect Community Activities: Chemistry Club, Italian Club Secretary, Pep Club, Art Editor on School Newspaper. Enchanting blue eyes, quick to smile . . . usually tired of school . . . loves blue cars. Ambition: To become a Commercial Artist. LUISE ANN COLLIGAN Lou” January 30, 194$ Bunker Hill Activities: C.Y.O. Young and pretty . . . liked by all. Ambition: To go to college. CONSTANCE D. CONNOR Connie” May 31, 1942 Walsh Activities: Y.W.C.A. Club, Kapp-Tall, Member of Grace Baptist Church Usher Board, Member of Grace Baptist Sunday School. Hearty laugh . . . willingness to help. Ambition: To become a practical nurse. MARY CORBETT June 18, 1944 St. Mary’s Activities: Yearbook Staff, Senior Bowl- ing League. Pleasant personality . . . with a warm and friendly smile. Ambition: To become a secretary. 16 BARBARA CULBREATH Bobbie” November 2, 1943 Walsh Activities: Yearbook Staff. Full of fun . . . liked by all . . . sweet personality, warm smile. Ambition: To become a secretary re- ceptionist. JOE CURTO Moon” January 19, 1944 St. Francis Xavier Activities: Football Team Co-Captain, C.Y.O. He laughs, he talks and when it is nec- essary he studies. Ambition: To become a Business Ac- countant. ALBERTA DAMELIO August 29, 1944 St. Joseph’s Activities: C.Y.O., Rifle Club. Quiet . . . very sociable . . . dependable . . . studious. Ambition: To become a Secretary or Bookkeeper. SYLVIA D’ANGELO Window Syl” May 19, 1944 Duggan Activities: C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A., Denada Club, Junior Prom Committee, Presi- dent of Ways Means Committee, Ac- counting Committee. Great personality . . . warm smile, asset to Wilby. Ambition: Become a bookkeeper. i ELIZABETH DANTINO Betty” April 12, 1944 B. W. Tinker Activities: Room Representative, Treas- urer, Honor Society, Junior Class Vice President, Jr. Secretary of Yearbook Staff, Banking Representative, Jr. Prom Committee, and Vice President of Italian Club. Quiet expressions, has two helping hands for everyone, personality plus. Ambition: Continue working in Bank. MARY DAUNIS January 28, 1945 St. Joseph’s Activities: A member of St. Joseph’s C.Y.O. and St. Joseph's C.Y.O. Bowling Club. Quiet, friendly . . . personality . . . never a sound from Mary. Ambition: To become a secretary. 17 MARLENE DAVIS Ipps” October 4, 1944 Hendricken Activities: Balance Sheet Representative, Yearbook Staff, Y.W.C.A. Attractive . . . very popular . . . studious . . . dependable . . . witty . . . wonder- ful person to be with. Ambition: To become a secretary and receptionist. DONNA DeCERB Don” March 14, 1944 Washington Activities: Honor Society, Student Coun- cil, Italian Club, Chemistry Club, High School Band, Yearbook Staff, Senior class play. Quiet, assumes repsonsibilities . . . very pleasant personality. Ambition: Become a nurse. KATHLEEN DELGOBBO Kathy” December 15, 1944 Walsh Activities: C.Y.O. member. A quiet girl with a warm and friendly smile. Ambition: Undecided. BARBARA DeMEAS Bobbie” September 4, 1944 Barnard Activities: Accounting Club Secretary, Lady of Lourdes C.Y.O. Good nature . . . good for a laugh . . . nice to be around. Ambition: To become a bookkeeper. ELAINE DePILLO Peanut” January 25, 1945 B. W. Tinker Activities: Member of St. Patrick’s C.Y.O., Cashier and Usherette at State Theater. A sweet girl with a personality to match. Ambition: To become a hairdresser. THERESA DESIDERIO Terri” July 14, 1944 Hopeville Activities: Secretary of Our Lady of Lourdes C.Y.O., Office Staff and Junior Prom Committee. Ways Means Com- mittee. A girl with a top notch personality . . . with a friendly smile. Ambition: To become a hairdresser. 18 DIANNE DEROUIN Dee January 8, 1945 Hopeville Activities: Bowling, Swimming Club and Glee Club. Full of snap . . . crackle and pop, oblig- ing, unceasing smile, gay personality. Ambition: Dictaphone operator. ALINE DEZIEL I November 20, 1944 H. S. Chase Activities: Bookkeeping Club. Very talkative . . . with a smile for everyone. Ambition: To become a secretary. DALE DILEONE February 11, 1944 Slocum Activities: Banking Representative, Bal- ance Sheet Representative, Room Lead- er, Member of the Legion of Mary Aux. and Member of the Honor Society. Quiet . . . intelligent ... a person who can be relied upon. Ambition: To become a private secre- tary. DOLORES DeCRISANTI Dee December 26, 1944 Buck’s Hill Activities: St. Michael's C.Y.O. Quiet . . . pleasing smile . . . responsi- ble attitude. Ambition: To become a dress designer. ANTHONY DiSTASIO Tony November 29, 1943 Barnard Activities: Y.M.C.A. Warm . . . friendly smile, ready sense of humor. Ambition: To go to college. JOHN J. DiZINNO November 29, 1943 H. S. Chase Courteous . . . pleasant to all. Ambition: To take over his father’s business. 19 CATHERINE DOWLING Betsi” November 30, 1944 Activities: Future Nursing Club, Span- ish Club, Chemistry Club, Pep Club, Jr. Red Cross, St. Peter Paul’s C.Y.O. The ability to get into mischief is one of her assets. Ambition: To become a nurse. PATRICK DOYLE Fran” December 15, 1944 Wendell L. Cross Activities: C.Y.O. Never in a hurry ... he seldom has to worry. Ambition: Join Navy. VIRGINIA DRUAN Ginger” December 19, 1944 Webster Activities: Bowling, Jr. Red Cross, Year- book Staff, C.Y.O. Ginger has a get it done personality . . . always manages to cause a laugh among her friends. Ambition: Work in a lawyer’s office. CECILE DUFOUR Cil” November 25, 1943 Hopeville Activities: Bowling. A person who listens when you talk. Her smile is ready to make you feel welcome. Ambition: Dictaphone operator. LORRAINE DUNLAP Rainy” September 7, 1944 Washington Fun loving with a warm heart. Ambition: She plans to get an office job. 20 JEANETTE DUPREAY November 1, 1944 Prospect Jr. High Activities: Pep Club, Projectionist Club, Bookkeeping Club, King Pin Bowling League, and C.Y.O. Seemingly quiet, thoughtful dark eyes, slim figure, loves bookkeeping. Ambition: Become a secretary. KAREN EMONS June 1, 1944 SS. Peter Paul Activities: Chemistry Club, Spanish Club, Senior Bowling League, Future Teachers of America, Pep Club. Plain and very sociable, takes a good picture, enjoys Spanish—Adios! Ambition: Become an English Teacher. LINDA ANN EVAN Jo March 3, 1944 Driggs Activities: Girl’s Basketball. What she thinks, she shows. Ambition: To become a surgical nurse and a well known writer. SYLVIA FAMIGLIETTI Syl” July 2, 1944 Merriman Activities: Lady of Lourdes C.Y.O. Year- book Staff, Jr. Red Cross and Bowling League. Good natured . . . pretty girl. Ambitions: To become a medical secre- tary. _ jr 2 MAUREEN FARRELL July 10, 1944 Webster Activities: C.Y.O. Quiet personality . . . true friend to all who know her. Ambition: Undecided. KAREN J. FARROW September 20, 1944 Prospect Community Activities: Glee Club, Banking Represen- tative, Bowling League, Future Nurses Club, Chemistry Club. A girl whose friendship is always wel- come. Ambition: To become a nurse. EDITH FOYE FELTON Smily” January 9, 1944 Woodrow Wilson Full of fun and vigor . . . always doing the latest dance. Ambition: To become a secretary. 21 JACQUELYN D. FERRO Jackie” June 4, 1944 Barnard Activities: C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A., Classbook Staff. Mild manner . . . quiet . . . polite, friendly and even disposition. Ambition: Plans to be public account- ant. BARBARA FLORIO Barb” August 30, 1944 Merriman School A ready smile for all . . . fun to be with. Ambition: To become a secretary. KATHRYN FLORIO Kathy” April 30, 1944 St. Thomas Activities: Bowling. Adorable . . . sweet . . . kind to every- one. Ambition: To become a secretary. DIANE FORTIER Fort or Dee” June 1, 1944 Washington Activities: Glee Club, Pep Club. Talkative sense of humor. Ambition: To become a secretary. AGATHA FRAPPIER Aggie” April 22, 1944 Driggs Activities: Member of the Honor So- ciety, the Classbook Staff, Immaculate Conception C.Y.O. Bowling. Courteous and a true friend to all. Ambition: To become a government sec- retary. LYNDA GAGNON Lyn” January 31, 1945 East Farms Activities: Chemistry Club, Jr. Red Cross, Pep Club, Future Nurses Club, SS. Peter Paul C.Y.O. Warm smile and a quiet manner. Ambition: To become a nurse. 22 MICHELINE FRANCINE GAMELIN Mickie” August 11, 1943 St. Ann's Activities: St. Francis C.Y.O. Bowling. In her quietness lies true friendship. Ambition: Private Secretary. RAYMOND GEIGLE Ray” July 20, 1944 Memorial School Activities: Key Club, Student Council, Balance Sheet, Honor Society. Quiet . . . studious . . . smart . . . big interest in sports. Ambition: Undecided. AUGUSTINA GEORGE Tina August 14, 1944 Hopeville Activities: Our Lady of Lourdes C.Y.O., Room Representative, Spanish Club, Editor in Chief of Yearbook, Mr. Egan's Office Staff, Senior class play and Y.W.C.A. Shining eyes . . . never wears a frown . . . delightful to know. Ambition: To become a medical secre- tary. LOIS A. GIACIN Lo” May 19, 1944 H. S. Chase Activities: C.Y.O., Bowling, Y.W.C.A., Pep Club. Friendly attitude . . . sweet personality • • • a lasting friend. Ambition: To become a secretary. JAMES GLEASON April 22, 1944 Hopeville Activities: Lady of Lourdes C.Y.O. Quiet . . . pleasing personality . . . friendly. CLAUDETTE GOSSELIN Blondie” April 21, 1943 Sprague Silence is golden . . . seen but not heard. Ambition: To become a hairdresser. 23 ANN GRACE February 4, 1944 St. Joseph’s Activities: St. Joseph’s C.Y.O., Wilby Accountings, St. Joseph’s C.Y.O. Bowl- ing Team. Likeable . . . quiet . . . friendly attitude Ambition: To become a bookkeeper. CHRISTOPHER PETER GRUDZIEN Crick” August 2, 1944 B. W. Tinker School Activities: Varsity Club, Golf Club, Football Team. Sports-minded . . . talker . . . sometimes studious ... a swell guy to know. Ambition: To become an engineer. WILLIAM GRANSKY, JR. Bill” September 13, 1942 Walsh Friendly personality . . . warm smile. Ambition: To become a mechanic. MADELINE GRAVELINE July 20, 1941 Washington Activities: Children of Mary, Miss Hutchenson's Office Staff, Mrs. Cetta’s Library Staff. Well known . . . cooperative. Ambition: To become a photographer or policewoman. DIANE C. GUERRUA Dee” March 20, 1944. Popular . . . makes friends easily. Ambition: To become a veterinarian. LINDA GUGLIOTTI February 2$, 1945 Buck’s Hill Activities: Italian Club, Treasurer of Italian Club, Assistant Editor of Italian Newspaper. Sterling qualities . . . attractive person- ality . . . good natured . . . friendly. 24 IRENE GUISTI Renie” June 1, 1944 Buck’s Hill Activities: Grammar School Secretary, Room Representative. Carefree . . . likeable . . . lively. GLORIA GUTIERREZ Glory” November 17, 1942 Woodrow Wilson Activities: Press Club, Spanish Club. Quiet . . . pleasant smile . . . friendly. Ambition: To become a secretary. RITA GWAZDAUSKAS December 9, 1944 St. Joseph’s Activities: C.Y.O., Bowling League. Fun loving . . . likeable. Ambition: To become a secretary. ELIZABETH HAILSTONES Liz” December 28, 1944 Webster Activities: Yearbook Staff. Winning smile . . . humor . . . exciting. Ambition: To become a secretary. MARY LIN HANCOCK Mouse” Oct. 2, 1944 Prospect Jr. High Activities: Prospect Drum Corps, Pep Club, Bookkeeping Club, Prospect C.Y.O. Constantly talking, outgoing . . . short sweet. Ambition: To become a private secre- tary. MARJORIE ANNE HANSON Margie” August 8, 1942 Notre Dame Academy Activities: C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A. Sweet, naive, and innocent, always smiling and happy, neat appearance . . . loves ice cream. Ambition: To become a secretary. 25 MARGARET HARRIS Peggy” May 5, 1944 Bunker Hill Activities: Chemistry Club, Bowling League. Quiet . . . cheerful greeting. Ambition: To become a medical secre- tary. MURRAY HELFAND April 5, 1945 Driggs Activities: Chess Club. Good nature . . . well dressed. Ambition: Unknown. DIANE HARRISON Di” December 31, 1944 Hopeville Quiet manner . . . friendly smile . . . well liked. Ambition: Plan to go to college. DORIS HENRY Frenchie September 16, 1944 Alburg Activities: Chemistry Club, Pep Squad, C.Y.O. Studious . . . loves maple syrup . . . sweet smiling girl from Vermont. Ambition: To go to UConn. RONALD HOINSKY Ron” February 24, 1944 Hopeville Good natured . . . fun loving. 26 SANDRA HOYT Sandy” August 5, 1944 Sprague Quiet . . . friendly manner. Ambition: Plans to raise Arabian horses for racing and show. THERESA IAGROSSI February 25, 1944 Walsh Activities: Bowling League, Cheerleader, A member of SS. Peter Paul C.Y.O., Secretary of the Senior Class, Bookkeep- ing Club, Spanish Club and Senior Class Play. One of Wilby’s cheeriest cheerleaders . . . pleasant smile . . . pleasing per- sonality. Ambition: To become a secretary. JEANNE HUGHES Gigi” November 1, 1944 Walsh Activities: Bowling League. Quiet . . . friendly . . . pleasant smile for all. Ambition: To become a secretary. RICHARD IMPRESA Rich” November 9, 1944 Driggs Activities: A member of the Chess Club. Comedian . . . friendly smile . . . warm nature. Ambition: To make a million. CAROL HUDOBENKO May 29, 1944 Maloney Activities: Honor Society, King Pin Bowling. Fun loving . . . marvelous personality . . . asset to Wilby. Ambition: To become an executive sec- retary. JAMES JOHNSON August 14, 1943 Webster Activities: Boys’ Club, Pearl St. Neigh- borhood House, Co-Captain of Basket- ball Team. Famous athlete, well mannered . . . quiet disposition . . . studious. Ambition: To become a Physical Ed Teacher. JOANNE HUGHES Mighty Mouse” November 1, 1944 Walsh Activities: A member of C.Y.O. and Bowling. Pleasant, good natured girl . . . liked by everyone. Ambition: To further her education. 27 TAMARA JOINES Tee Jay” September 24, 1943 Benj. Franklin, Jr. Activities: Cheerleader, Room Rep. and Bowling. Pleasant . . . cheerful . . . well dressed. Ambition: Plans to further her educa- tion. SHARON KENNY Sherrie” December 31, 1944 Woodrow Wilson Activities: C.Y.O. Carefree . . . fun loving . . . sense of humor. Ambition: To become a secretary. KAREN A. KENNY January 8, 1944 Woodrow Wilson Activities: C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A., Glee Club. Gay smile and hearty laugh have won her many friends. RICHARD T. JONES Richie” November 3, 1943 Activities: Football Team, Varsity Club. Very affable . . . quiet . . . well man- nered and should be very successful. Ambition: Join the Navy. ELLEN LOUISE KIDD October 16, 1943 Woodrow Wilson Activities: Secretary of Spanish Club, Balance Sheet Representative, Press Club, Y-Teen Club, Chemistry Club, Future Nurses Club. Happy-go-lucky girl with cheery smile for everyone. Ambition: To become a nurse. BERNADETTE C. KING Bernie September 26, 1943 Washington Activities: Glee Club. Up-to-date with the present hair styles . . . keen sense of humor . . . very sociable. Ambition: To become a hairdresser. WALTER V. KLIES Freddie May 5, 1944 Memorial Very quiet and studious . . . always ready to have fun. Ambition: To become an engineer. MARIE KRIVINSKAS September 21, 1943 St. Ann's Activities: C.Y.O., Children of Mary. Marie came to Wilby in her Jr. year . . . has made many friends with her pleasing personality. Ambition: To become a hairdresser. KATHERINE KROM Kathy March 15, 1944 Prospect Jr. High Activities: C.Y.O. Choir, Pep Club. Always joking . . . full of zest . . . falls asleep under sun lamps. Ambition: Attend Post Jr. College. JUNE KUCH “Jay-Jay'' July 26, 1944 Prospect Jr. High Activities: Banking Representative, Pep Club, C.Y.O. Dependable, fun to be with, has many friends. Ambition: Plans to marry. JOANNE LaCHANCE Giggles” May 15, 1943 Prospect Jr. High Activities: Pep Club, Yearbook Staff, Prospect C.Y.O., Bowling League, Jr. Prom Committee, Senior Prom Commit- tee, Balance Sheet, Room Leader Re- ligious Instructor. Never at a loss for words, bubbling personality, courteous pedestrian but dangerous driver, nerve. Ambition: To become a private secre- tary. 29 LORRAINE LaCHANCE Lorri” April 17, 1944 St. Anne’s Activities: St. Anne’s C.Y.O. A cheerful smile to please everyone, quiet competence, willing to cooperate. Ambition: To become a secretary. RENE LAFOND Ray” September 8, 1943 Memorial Witty and mischievous . . . nomadic instinct compels him to wander in rooms and corridors. Ambition: To become a mortician. ROBERT LARSEN Bob” September 25, 1943 Webster Activities: Bookkeeping Club. Just makes the 7:55 bell . . . anyone for P. S.? . . . Friendly to all. Ambition: To become a bookkeeper. CLAIRE LECLERC Prospect February 27, 1944 Community Activities: St. Anthony’s C.Y.O. Pep Club, Mr. Membri no’s Office Staff, and Future Nurses Club. Quiet . . . sensible . . . sure to succeed. Ambition: To become a medical secre- tary. JACQUELINE ANN LeDUC Jaci” October 24, 1944 Maloney Quick learner . . . likable miss . . . very sociable . . . always laughing. Ambition: To become an executive sec- retary. 30 STELLA L. LE VASSUER Star” July 4, 1944 Driggs Activities: Glee Club. Happy disposition . . . sense of humor. Ambition: To become a secretary. CHERYL LEVINE January 5, 1945 Prospect Jr. High Activities: C.Y.O., Future Nurses Club, Chemistry Club, Pep Club and Senior Class Play. Full of Inspiration . . . always smiling ... jet black hair . . . wants to aid all. Ambition: To become a nurse. PAULINE LISOWICZ Line February 14, 1943 Mary Abbott Activities: President of Spanish Club, President of Chemistry Club, Future Teachers Club, Projectionist, Honor So- ciety, and Senior Bowling League. Artistic abilities, always found in 317, friendly hello, cheerful smile. Ambition: To become a Math teacher in High School. GLORIA LISTER Glo” October 8, 1944 Prospect Jr. High Activities: Chemistry Club, Spanish Club, C.Y.O. Quiet . . . pleasing personality like- able . . . well mannered . . . always a nice ruffled blouse. SANDRA LUBESKY Sandy May 20, 1942 Webster Activities: Bookkeeping Club Treasurer. Never hurries, seldom is late? . . . talka- tive, friendly to all. Ambition: To become a bookkeeper. THOMAS LUMIA Tommy April 1, 1942 B. W. Tinker Activities: C.Y.O., Bowling. Quiet disposition . . . did someone men- tion 113, sociable and pleasant, always a smile. Ambition: To join the Army. MARYELLEN MAHER June 4, 1944 Driggs Activities: Bookkeeping Club Secretary, Pep Club, St. Thomas C.Y.O. Friendly smile, pleasant personality. 31 MARLENE PRISCILLA MAGONE March 4, 1944 Hopeville Activities: Our Lady of Lourdes C.Y.O., Yearbook Staff. Fancy free, friendly, subtle sophistica- tion, Oh, that long brown hair. Ambition: To become an executive sec- retary. ROSALIE M. MARTINO September 5, 1943 Memorial Activities: Y.W.C.A., C.Y.O. Quiet . . . unassuming . . . well man- nered . . . easy to get along with. Ambition: Go to Business College. SONJA MAMSHUCK Sonny” June 6, 1944 Mary Abbott Activities: Bowling, Glee Club, Rcc Cross, C.Y.O. Youthful glow, nice to know, tingling giggle, friendly to all. Ambition: To become a secretary. LUCILLE MARINO Mouse” November 23, 1944 Slocum Activities: Bookkeeping Club. Petite, sweet, loves living, quiet, deter- mined, friendly. Ambition: To become a bookkeeper. NANCY JANE MANSFIELD Nan” July 18, 1944 Russell Activities: M.Y.F., A.I.B. School, Red Cross Representative. Bashful, but confident, a smile for every- one, an ideal friend. Ambition: To become a secretary. 32 ROBERTA MANTHEY Bobbie” June 13, 1944 Barnard Activities: Grammar School Secretary, Y.W.C.A., Yearbook Staff. Tall and poised, always a friendly Hi”, studious. Ambition: To become a secretary. ■ MARY ANGELA MARTECELLO March 5, 1944 St. Mary’s Activities: Y.W.C.A., Vice President C.Y.O., Senior Class Officer, Italian Club, B C, Editor Italian Newspaper. Hearty laugh, wealth of friendliness, class chatter, everyone’s case. Ambition: Airline Stewardess. BARBARA MARTINELLI October 24, 1943 Slocum Activities: St. Lucy C.Y.O. Never a peep from Barb, quiet disposi- tion, a smile for everyone. Ambition: To become a medical secre- tary. MARIANNE MARZANO Marz” March 8, 1943 Mary Abbott Activities: Jr. Prom Committee, C.Y.O., King Pin Bowling League. Food! I’m famished, witty remarks, the funmaker, always smiling. Ambition: To become a secretary. SANDRA MASI November 21, 1943 B. W. Tinker Activities: C.Y.O. A smile for everyone, wealth of friend- liness, well mannered, a pleasure to know. Ambition: To become a hairdresser. DIANE MARIE MASTROPIETRO Dino-Angel” December 28, 1944 Barnard Activities: Y.W.C.A. Casual chatter, never worries, favorite pastimes: sleep, friendly. Ambition: To become a hairdresser. DOLORES McCLUNG Dee” March 28, 1944 Big dimples . . . loves blond boys . . very good natured. Ambition: To become a hairdresser. 33 GLENN ALAN MEIER April 11, 1944 Memorial Activities: Honor Society, Student Coun- cil, President of Senior Class and Senior Class Play. Big playboy . . . liked by all . . . good student. Ambition: To become an electronic en- gineer. PATRICIA MILLER Pat” March 18, 1944 Prospect Community Activities: Pep Club, Accounting Club. Quiet . . . reserved . . . always a little smile . . . usually studying. Ambition: To become a bookkeeper or secretary. ANNE METE Meatloaf” July 26, 1944 Slocum Activities: Classbook Staff, C.Y.O. Missed the bus again? . . . class chatter . . . Oh! that P.S. . . . always found in 119 .. . active worker. Ambition: To become an airline stew- ardess. CAROL MILOT Slim” February 25, 1944 St. Joseph’s Activities: Mr. Egan’s Office Staff, Press Club, Yearbook Staff, Room Represen- tative, Grammar School Secretary, C.Y.O. Exuberant personality . . . friendly to all . . . always on the move ... a pref- erence for macaroni . . . What, no school? Ambition: To become a secretary. August 10, 1944 Russell Activities: Jr. Prom Committee, Future Nurses Club, Chemistry Club Vice Pres- ident, Room Representative, Press Club, and Office Staff. Always willing to cooperate, well man- nered, friendly smile . . . anyone men- tion chemistry? . . . Pleasure to know. Ambition: To become a pediatric nurse. SHARON MIRANDO Sam” July 8, 1944 Prospect Community Activities: Pep Club, Future Teachers Club, Italian Club, Chemistry Club, C.Y.O. Easy going . . . loves to eat . . . can always be depended on. Ambition: To become a teacher. NANCY MIHAILOFF 34 TERESA MISTURA Tress” January 4, 1945 B. W. Tinker Activities: C.Y.O., Italian Club, Senior- Class Vice President and Senior Class Play. Anyone banking? . . . maker of mis- chief . . . imbued with beauty . . . never a dull moment in 114. Ambition: Undecided. JOSEPH MOLLICA Joe” August 18, 1944 Slocum Activities: Honor Society, Jr. Class Pres- ident, Accounting Club, Brass City Rifle Club. Willing to help others . . . slow, easy smile . . . studios, anyone for hunting? Ambition: To go to business school. SEBASTIAN JOSEPH MOLLICA Sonny February 3, 1943 Prospect Jr. High Activities: Italian Club. Loves a good time . . . typical happy- go-lucky guy. Ambition: To graduate from school. VINCENT A. MORRONE Vinny” August 23, 1944 Memorial Activities: Italian Club, Varsity Club, Football Team, Room Representative, School Bowling League. Pleasing personality, friendly smile for all. Ambition: Barber. JOHN MOUCO Johnny” August 14, 1944 Prospect Activities: Key Club, Bookkeeping Club, C.Y.O. and Senior Class Play. Keen sense of humor . . . has a smile for everyone . . . never a dull moment with this boy. Ambition: Go to college. MARGARET MURPHY Murph” November 30, 1942 St. Mary's Activities: Immaculate C.Y.O. Bowling League, 31 Club. Friendly to all . . . never a dull moment . . . where there’s a laugh, there’s Murphy . . . great personality. Ambition: To become a medical secre- tary. 35 JANICE LYNN NADEAU June 8, 1944 Highland Heights Activities: Glee Club, Bowling, Pep Squad. Friendly, quiet . . . humor . . . gay disposition, soft spoken. Ambition: To become a writer. RITA NATALE Nceder” July 12, 1944 Maloney Quiet . . . reserved . . . pleasing per- sonality. Ambition: To become a secretary. LOUIS NUGAI August 29, 1944 Russell Activities: Baseball Team Basketball Team. Day dreamer . . . sports minded . . . session room jester. Ambition: Join the service. JANET PALANGIO Jan” July 5, 1943 Activities: C.Y.O. Full of wit . . . zest ... oh that giggle . . . genuine friendliness. Ambition: To become a private secre- tary. JOHN PAUL PALEN, JR. Jack” November 27, 1944 Prospect Activities: Swimming Team, Varsity Club, Nava Ski, Golf Team, and Base- ball Team. Wonderful personality . . . good looking . . . well-liked by all . . . appears quiet to those who don’t know him. Ambition: To become an architect. STEPHEN S. PALMER Steve” June 21, 1942 Bunker Hill Activities: Waterbury DeMolay, Bas- ketball and Senior Class Play. The great thinker . . . quiet . . . shy . . . studious. Ambition: To enter the banking profes- sion after completing a term in the service. JUDY PASQUARIELLO March 25, 1944 Prospect Jr. High Activities: Jr. Red Cross, Pep Club, Fu- ture Teachers, Room Leader, Jr. Prom Committee, Chemistry Club, Spanish Club, Press Club, Prospect Drum Corps, All American Color Guard Cir- cuit, Waterbury Obedience Training Club, St. Anthony's C.Y.O. Off beat personality . . . ardent twister . . . loves poodles . . . adores her senior session room teacher. Ambition: To become a teacher. TESSIE ANN PAVLIK July 31, 1943 Prospect Jr. High Activities: Bookkeeping Club, St. An- thony’s C.Y.O. Loves to sew . . . deep deep dimples . . . likes plain appizza . . . friend of all. JOSEPHINE PAVONE Jo-Jo” December 8, 1944 B. W. Tinker Activities: Room Representative, Jr. Red Cross, Pep Club, C.Y.O. Never a loss for words . . . always eat- ing ... an eye for mischief. Ambition: Undecided. PATRICIA PERILLO Pat” March 17, 1944 Woodrow Wilsoi Quiet, well mannered . . . liked by all Ambition: To teach the accordion. GERALDINE PERUGINI Gerri” May 14, 1944 Webster Activities: Bookkeeping Club, Balance Sheet, Library. Sparkling personality . . . loves to talk . . . full of fun. Ambition: To become a secretary. THERESA PERUGINI Terry” April 12, 1943 St. Thomas Activities: Bowling, Bookkeeping Club. Quiet . . . studious . . . pleasant . . . good natured. Ambition: To become a secretary 37 PHILIP PETRUNTI •Thil” December 14, 1944 B W. Tinker Session room Romeo . . . witty . . . full of fun . . . hates to study. Ambition: To become a bookkeeper. JOHN DAVID PHILIBERT December 25, 1944 Washington Activities: St. Francis C.Y.O., C.Y.O. Basketball Team. Quiet, studious . . . always good for a laugh. Ambition: To become a bookkeeper. BETSY PIPERAS Bets” July 2, 1944 Maloney Activities: C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A. Witty . . . never quiet . . . fun to be with Ambition: To become a secretary. CAROL POLLETTA Prospect December 10, 1944 Community Activities: Pep Club President, Honor Society President, Future Teachers Club President, Spanish Club, Correspond- ent’s Club, Spanish Newspaper, Balance Sheet, and St. Anthony’s C.Y.O. Natural curly hair, active and responsi- ble, always lends a helping hand . . . surely to succeed. Ambition: To become a teacher. MARILYN PRATT Cookie” Prospect October 3, 1942 Community Activities: Treasurer Bookkeeping Club, Prospect Drum Corps, M.S.R.C. Riding Club, Y.F.C., Youth Fellowship, Loyal Workers, Pep Squad. Responsive but not too eager . . . casual but sweet. Ambition: Enter into the business field. GERALDINE RAGOZZINE Little One” June 3, 1944 Bunker Hill Activities: Italian Club, Civil Air Patrol, Mr. Egan’s Office Staff. Friendly smile . . . sociable . . . inde- pendent. Ambition: To become a professional roller skater. 38 CYNTHIA GAY RENKUN Cindy” November 19, 1943 Frisbie Activities: Class Banking Representative, Y.W.C.A., Mr. Egan’s Office Staff. Pleasing personality . . . studious . . . pretty. Ambition: To become a model. GERALDINE RINALDI Gerri” July 23, 1944 Hopeville Happy go lucky . . . witty . . . very talkative. Ambition: To become a secretary. RITA RINALDI Re-Re” May 2, 1944 Anderson Activities: Bowling, C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A. Carefree . . . full of fun . . . witty. Ambition: To become an executive sec- retary. ROBERTA ANN RINALDI Bobbie” May 9, 1943 Webster Activities: C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A. Cool . . . calm . . . cautious. Ambition: To become a bookkeeper. SANDRA ROBERTS Sandy” Notre Dame August 15, 1944 Academy Activities: Prospect Drum Corps, St. Anthony's C.Y.O. Pep Squad, C.C.D. Membership, Religious Instructor. Quiet . . . well mannered . . . enjoys life. Ambition: Attend Southern Connecticut. 39 SUZANNE ROBINSON Sue” November 3, 1944 Washington Activities: Civil Air Patrol, Rifle Club, C.Y.O. Silent . . . friendly . . . liked by her classmates. Ambition: To become a nurse. CHERYL ROSS Cher” September 25, 1944 Duggan Activities: Pilgrim Fellowship, Civil Air Patrol, Yearbook Staff, Girls Club. Shy . . . diligent . . . courteous. Ambition: To become a secretary. LOUISE D. ST. LAURENT Frenchy” September 27, 1943 Activities: Drama Club, F.H.A. Art Club, Glee Club. Petite girl . . . sweet . . . serene. Ambition: To become a teacher of French. ELAINE R. SANKEY Bunny” May 21, 1944 Prospect Activities: Future Teachers Club, Class Book Staff. Cool . . . calm . . . and collected . . . energetic in class activities. Ambition: To become a teacher. PRISCILLA ROSEBOROUGH Pris” September 30, 1944 Bassett Jr. High Activities: Projectionist Club, Glee Club, Room Representative. Friendly personality . . . well informed on the latest songs and dances. Ambition: To become a nurse. BARBARA ROTELLA Babs” January 3, 1945 Woodrow Wilson Activities: Press Club, Mr. Egan’s Office Staff, Y.W.M.C., C.Y.O Shy and gentle . . . likeable. Ambition: To become a secretary. CAROL RUBINO Mitsy” July 14, 1944 St. Thomas Happy-go-lucky . . . cheerful personality . . . friendly to all. Ambition: Undecided. 40 LINDA SAUNDERS Lynn” July 23, 1944 Prospect Activities: Future Teachers Club, Italian Club. Smiling and sociable . . . brightens any conversation . . . conscientious student. Ambition: Undecided. PETER SCHWEIZER Pete” May 4, 1944 Prospect Activities: Key Club, Glee Club, Future Teachers, Senior Bowling Team, Chem- istry Club, German Club. Sharp dresser . . . always wears a smile. Ambition: To become a teacher. JO-ANN SEMASKVICH Jo” Sept. 16, 1944 Duggan Activities: Chemistry Club, Future Nurses Club, Girl’s Club, C.Y.O. Pleasant personality . . . friendly to all . . . courteous . . . loves to talk. Ambition: To become a nurse. GEORGE C. SELEE Beanpole” July 21, 1944 Prospect Activities: Key Club, Varsity Club, Swimming Team, Projectionist Club and Rifle Team. Sincere student . . . quiet . . . tall . . . well liked by all. Ambition: To become a veterinarian. GRACE LOUISE SCOTT Grade” May 18, 1942 Woodrow Wilson Activities: Spanish Club, Spanish News- paper, Y.W.C.A. Assistant Librarian, Bowling League. Girl with a winning personality . . . loyal . . . studious. Ambition: To become a social worker. ■■v mm MARIE SANTILLI Mary” September 12, 1944 Memorial Activities: 4-H Club, Italian Club. An abundance of spirit . . . diligent stu- dent . . . cheerful outlook . . . thor- oughly enjoys life. Ambition: Undecided. 41 CHARLOTTE SEMONIAN November 17, 1944 Driggs Activities: Honor Society, Secretary Ital- ian Club, Pep Squad, King Pin Bowl- ing, Class Book, School Page Corre- spondent, Room Representative, C.Y.O. Prom Committee. Personality plus . . . sparkling disposi- tion . . . loyal and ambitious. Ambition: To become a teacher. LUCILLE SLOCUM “Lou” December 13, 1943 Venice Activities: Pep Club, C.Y.O. Studious . . . busy . . . friendly. Ambition: To become a bookkeeper. MARGARET SMITH Marge” August 3, 1944 St. Francis Xavier Activities: Balance Sheet, Principal’s Of- fice Staff, Chemistry, Spanish Club, Sr. Bowling League, Banking Representa- tive, Future Teachers Club. Smart . . . alert . . . talkative. Ambition: To become a teacher. ROSEANN SMITH Rosie” August 13, 1943 Activities: Bookkeeping Club, Yearbook Staff, Assistant Room Representative, Jr. Prom Committee. Talkative . . . high on the clouds . . . mischievous. Ambition: To become a hairdresser. LYNN SOUTHARD Lynn” February 4, 1944 Prospect Activities: Future Teachers, Sr. Bowling League, C.Y.O. Pep Squad, Chemistry Club and Senior Class Play. Quiet with a friendly smile . . . courte- ous . . . always fashionably dressed. Ambition: To become a teacher. 42 CAROL STANCAVAGE October 13, 1944 Sprague Activities: C.Y.O., Civil Air Patrol, St. Joseph’s Newspaper, Bookkeeping Club. Quiet . . . attentive . . . studious. Ambition: To become a secretary. JUDITH A. STANGO Judi” June 21, 1944 Chase Activities: Y.W.C.A., Class Book Staff, C.Y.O. Banking Representative, Jr. Red Cross Representative. Sensible . . . carefree . . . friendly. Ambition: Health, Wealth, and Happi- ness. SANDRA JEAN STRASDAUSKAS Sandi” September 26, 1944 Hop Brook Activities: St. Joseph’s C.Y.O. Civil Air Patrol, Yearbook Staff, C.Y.O. News- paper, Bowling Team, Pep Club. Wonderful personality . . . friendly . . . good for a joke. Ambition: Join the Navy. EDWARD SULLIVAN Ed” April 7, 1944 Prospect Activities: Bookkeeping Club. Studious . . . smart. Ambition: To become an accountant. CAROL ANN SUMMA Summa” January 18, 1944 Merriman Activities: Italian Club, Jr. Prom Com- mittee. Pleasant smile . . . friendly to all, sense of humor. Ambition: To become a hairdresser. JEANNINE MARY TARTE Chicky” January 29, 1943 St. Ann’s Activities: St. Ann’s C.Y.O. Chatterbox . . . friendly personality . . . a keen sense of humor. Ambition: To become a Secretary. ELIZABETH PAULINE TERNI Liz” November 29, 1942 Webster A girl with the gleam in her eye. Ambition: To reach full success in the business field. 43 DONNA LEE TERRY December 21, 1943 Hopeville Activities: Future Teachers Club, Secre- tary Chemistry Club. Pleasing personality, carefree, friendly, nice to know. Ambition: To become a teacher. JOHN THOMPSON ‘'Jack” May 28, 1944 SS. Peter Paul Activities: Swimming Dancing Clubs, Bookkeeping Club. The ‘Wanderer” of the class of ”62” . . . witty . . . doesn’t miss a trick. Ambition: To go to college. ANTHONY TOMAIOLO “Joseph” March 19, 1944 Commerce Quiet . . . dresses well . . . well liked by all who know him. Ambition: To attend college. MARILYN RUTH TOWNSEND February 8, 1944 Sprague Activities: Pilgrim Fellowship, Church Choir, Spanish Club, Future Teachers, Yearbook Staff, Honor Society, Book- keeping Club, Pep Club, Secretary at Russell School, Spanish Newspaper. Pleasing personality . . . smart . . . always good to play a joke on . . . helpful to all. Ambition: To become a teacher. OLIVIA TROIANI Chickie” May 24, 1942 Webster Activities: C.Y.O. Pleasant smile . . . well liked by all, cute. Ambition: To become a medical tech- nician. MARIA TOMASELLO “Red” December 7, 1944 Webster Activities: Italian Club, Glee Club. Small girl but full of fire . . . session room flirt . . . cute, friendly. Ambition: Undecided. 44 MARIE ANTONIA TUFAROLO Tuffy” November 14, 1944 B. W. Tinker Activities: President Senior Bowling League, Vice President Spanish Club, Honor Society, C.Y.O., Secretary of Grammar School, Spanish Newspaper. Carefree . . . fun loving . . . intelligent . . . liked by everyone. Ambition: To become a secretary. FREDERICK C. TULLY Fred” August 10, 1942 Anderson Quiet . . . well mannered . . . pleasing personality. Ambition: To continue working in the Colonial Bank and Trust and have hopes of working in their I.B.M. Department. JANET ANN VALENTE Jan” October 6, 1944 H. S. Chase Activities: SS. Peter Paul C.Y.O., Bookkeeping Club. Active . . . sense of humor . . . friendly to all. Ambition: To become an accountant. LOUISE VALENTINO Lou” April 23, 1944 Duggan Activities: C.Y.O. Cheerleader, St. Pat- rick s C.Y.O., Bookkeeping Club. Nice personality . . . studious . . . sense of humor. Ambition: To become an accountant. JAMES VANDER EYK Jim” October 18, 1944 Prospect Activities: Key Club, Varsity Club, Foot- ball, Swimming Club, Chemistry Club, Classbook Staff, and Senior Class Play. Unceasing talker . . . always horsing around . . . sports-minded. Ambition: To become either an archi- tect or a teacher. PATRICIA R. VENDITTI Pat” May 15, 1944 Webster Activities: Bowling, C.Y.O. Pleasant disposition . . . reserved. Ambition: To become a secretary. 45 GEORGE VENEZIANO Venzy” February 16, 1944 Prospect Activities: Projectionist Club, Band. Musical inclination. Ambition: Undecided. JAMES VERRASTRO Hares” April 24, 1943 Webster Friendly, well liked . . . popular. Ambition: To enter into the Navy. MICHAEL ANTHONY VITALE, JR. Governor” August 29, 1943 Webster Activities: Projectionist Club. The great pretender . . . talkative . . . sense of humor. Ambition: To become a salesman. ELIZABETH VOLMAR Betty” January 24, 1945 Prospect Activities: C.Y.O., St. Anthony’s Choir, Pep Club, Jr. Red Cross. Quiet . . . thoughtful . . . earnest . . . efficient. Ambition: To become a Journalist. MARIA WEBISZCZEWICZ Marie” Ecole du Vigen, February 20, 1944 France Sweet, quiet . . . has pretty blue eyes. Ambition: To become a secretary. KATHLEEN JOAN WALLACE Kat” August 19, 1943 St. Francis Xavier Activities: Glee Club, C.Y.O. Cheer- leader. Friendly personality . . . sophisticated smile . . . girl with a voice. Ambition: Undecided. 46 i NANCY LANE WARNER July 6, 1944 Prospect Jr. High Activities: Chemistry Club, Spanish Club, Mr. Egan's Office Staff, Pep Club, Spanish Newspaper. Sweet girl with a matching personality . . . studious . . . active. Ambition: X-ray Technician. JANET WHEDBEE Jan” January 16, 1945 Driggs Activities: Secretary of Pioneer Mission- ary. Hard worker . . . talkative . . . likes to read. Ambition: Undecided. EDMUND VINCENT WHITE Eddie” October 11, 1943 Duggan Activities: Basketball, St. Joseph’s C.Y.O. Quiet but imaginable . . . basketball lover ... all around boy. Ambition: Join the service. PATRICIA YOUNG January 30, 1943 Merriman Activities: Room Leader, Balance Sheet, Glee Club, C.Y.O. Happy-go-lucky ... fun to be with . . . session room soloist. Ambition: To become a nurse. 47 CAMERA SHY DARLENE CARKASIO Dee March 20, 1943 Camp, New Britain Activities: Italian Club II. Warm, pleasant smile for all. FRANCIS A. DOYLE Frank” August 12, 1942 Driggs Activities: CY.O. Chemistry Club, Y.M.C.A., Class Book Staff. Quiet . . . studious . . . well liked personality. Ambition: To be an undertaker. ROBERT FUMIRE Bob” May 3, 1942 SS. Peter Paul Activities: Hunting. Good natured . . . popular . . . well liked. Ambition: Undecided. ROBERT GUARINO July 15, 1943 St. Mary’s Activities: Our Lady of Lourdes C.Y.O., Chemistry Club. Good natured . . . carefree . . . pleasing personality. CHARLES IRVING HARRISON Chuck April 9, 1944 Prospect Activities: Pioneer Parachute Club of America. Quiet, friendly pleasant smile for every- one. Ambition: To become a jumpmaster and parachute jumper for the U. S. Marine Corp. 48 'O YEARBOOK OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Toni Chiero, Assistant Editor, Tina George, Editor in Chief, Betty Dantino. Secretary, Judy Beausoleil, Assistant Editor. YEARBOOK STAFF STARTING FROM THE WALL, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jim Vander Eyk, Joyce Brothers, Tom Ciarlo, Roberta Manthey, Francis Doyle, Donna De Cerb, Mari- lyn Townsend, John Mouco, Agatha Frappier, Jo Ann La Chance, Mary Corbett, Charlotte Semonian, Kathy Brodeur, Marlene Magone, Penny Benson, Marlene Davis, Virginia Druan, Roseann Smith, Tonya Bcrluti, Jackie Ferro, Ann Mete, Elaine Sankey, Mattye Anderson, Carol Milot, Judy Stango, Sylvia Famigliette, Barbara Culbreath, Anita Bilanchone, Frances Civitate, Gloria Lister, Carol Hudobenko, Elizabeth Hailstones, Mr. Frank Murnane, Advisor, Toni Chiero, Assistant Editor, Tina George, Editor-in-Chief, Judy Beausoleil, Assistant Editor, Betty Dantino, Secretary. 'i HONOR SOCIETY LEFT TO RIGHT: Ellen Wooding, Raymond Lanvie, Alice De Cerb, Glenn Meier, Janice De Fiore, Wayne Laraway. Scott, Mr. John McKenna — advisor, Raymond Geigle, Donna LEFT TO RIGHT: Raymond Geigle, Joseph Mollica, Pauline Lisowicz, Marie Tufarola, Dale Dileone, Carolyn Hudabenko, Cecile Champagne, Carolyn Albino, Agatha Frappier, Joyce Andrea, Donna DeCerb, Janet Civitate, Betty Dantino, Charo- lette Semonian, Carol Poletta, Absent — Glenn Meier. STUDENT COUNCIL ITALIAN CLUB FIRST GROUP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Scbastion Mollica, Marie Tomasello, Carol Summa, Mary Marticello, Thomas Carozza, Donna DeCerb, Dr. Nelcla Allevia, Linda Gugliotti, Carolyn Albino. SECOND GROUP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Philip Cil- ione, Josephine Giattino, Carol Santilli, Diane Battelli, Sandra Cariotta, Judy Grasso, Lillian Facito, Marsha Jackatavach, Palma Recchia, Dorothy Wateworth, Ann Mastriani, Carmella Sileo, Girol Cipriano, Lucy Rinaldi, Sandra Lapio, Richard Felicani. THIRD GROUP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Joanne Palladino, Geraldine Hellmann, Joan Bayaschok, Cassandra Marana, Lcta Guerrera, Nancy Cuomo, Grace Limbo, Anita Bilanchone, Lucy Romano, Delores De Crisanti, Linda Launders, Margaret Pietronino, Jean Di Peitro, Nancy Bonocore, Theresa Hynier- vicki, Patricia Irriapino. SPANISH CLUB LEFT TO RIGHT: Barbara Clark, Dorothy Samoskas, Nancy President, Marilyn Townsend, Karen Emmons, Ann Scott, 53 Warner, Linda Evans, Virginia Basta, Kathy Dowling, Jeanne Gloria Gutierrez, Carol Polletta. Cesarello, Marie Tufarolo, Vice President; Pauline Lisowicz, CHEMISTRY CLUB LEFT TO RIGHT: Francis Doyle, Frank Clyma, Clark Cinq-Mars, Bruce Folmar, Donna DeCerb, Doris Henry, Cheryl Levine, Kathy Dowling, Diane Reynolds, Virginia Basta, Linda Gagnon, Margaret Harris, Jo-Ann Semaskvich, Paula Wilmot, Carol Cipriano, Mary Vitale, Margaret Smith, Karen Emmons, Mattye Anderson, Anita Bilanchone, Nancy Warner, Sandra Summa, Donna Terry, Secretary, Pauline Lisowicz, President, Nancy Mihailoff, Vice-Presi- dent, Carolyn Albino, Publicity Manager, James Vander Eyk, Treasurer. CHEMISTRY CLUB OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Carolyn Albino, Publicity Manager, Hanson, Advisor, Pauline Lisowicz, President, Nancy Mi- 54 James Vander Eyk, Treasurer, Donna Terry, Secretary, Mr. hailoff, Vice-President. SENIOR PROJECTIONISTS LEFT TO RIGHT: Geraldine Rinaldi, Jeanne Hughes, Theresa Michael Vitale, Frank Cyma, absent when photo was taken — Iagrossi, Jeannette Dupreay, Linda Gugliotti, Penny Benson, Anita Bilanchone, Judi Caisse, Thomas Carroza, Thomas Janet Palongio, Paulise Lisowicz, Peter Schweizer. Karen Lumia. Kenny, George Veneziano, Mr. Craig, advisor; George Selee, ACCOUNTING CLUB LEFT TO RIGHT: Roseann Smith, Sylvia D'Angelo, President; Toni Chiero, President; Mr. Nicholas Mambruno, Tom Carozza, Aline Deziel, Jeannette Dupreay, Vice President; John DiZinni, Vice President; Edward Sullivan, Carol Stan- cavage, Barbara DeMeis, Marilyn Pratt, Richard Brodeur, John Thompson, Diane Champagne, Sandra Lubesky, Marilyn Townsend, Joseph Mollica, Steve Palmer, Patricia Miller, Ann Grace, Philip Petrunti, Rose Carbone, Louise Valentino, Theresa Perugini, Theresa Iagrossi, Geraldine Perugini, Tessie Pavlik. FUTURE NURSES LEFT TO RIGHT: Charlotte Semonian, Margaret Smith, Sankey, Donna Terry, Nancy Brewster, Peter Schweizer, David Jeanne Cesarello, Judy Pasquerello, Carolyn Alvino, Joyce Canales, Barry Caoette, Elaine Mollica. 56 Andreade, Pauline Lisowicz, Karen Emmons, Barbara Clark, The Teacher is Carol Polletta. Lynn Southard, Marilyn Townsend, Sharon Mirando, Elaine mm p -- -- EUTURE TEACHERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Karen Holdridge, Carol Cipriano, Donna DeCerb, Carol Santilli, Nancy Mihailoff, Mrs. Hummer, patient, Karen Farrow; Catherine Dowling, Carolyn Schu- macher, Kathy Erickson, Ann Schweizer, Cheryl Levine, Jo-Ann Semaskavich, Lynn Brown, Barbara Miller, Virginia Basta, Nancy Bock. KEY CLUB LEFT TO RIGHT: Raymond Geigle, Peter Schweizer, Mr. Donald Menchise, advisor, John Mouco, Frank Clyma, Wayne Lara way, George Selee, Warren Morgan. Absent when photo was taken, John Clyma and Donald Hanson. GLEE CLUB Judith Crane, Marie Dauphin, Eline Hicks, Helen Hill, Antoin- ette Lasprogata, Salvatore Macchia, Shawn Ninake, Janice Wil- liams, Dorothy Ostroski, Diane Naudus, Kathleen McCormack, Maria romasello, Carol Rochon, Dee DeCrisanti, Jean Pawlow- ski, Valerie Franz, Lucille Lantere, Janet Cavalare, Ray Arcovio, Larry Spadola, Jerry Terginio, Kathleen Cartwright, Diane For- tier, Judi Caisse, Janice Nadeau, Delores Whedbc, Neil Walsh, Ronnie Slater, Reno Pelletier, John Chenkes, Frank Stolfi, Keith Canada, Barbara Falcone, Norma Chatfield, Pixie Galbogis, Pa- tricia Young, Georgia Yulke, Beverly Sabo, Margaret Capaldo, Anita Ribeino, Elizabeth MacBurney, Nancy Vander Eyk, Guy Green, Robert Shabot, Steven Valerio, Carolyn Manna, Elaine Mollica, Nancy Brewster, Henry Monteiro, Joseph Polletta, Karen Kenny, Priscilla Roseborough, Mary Lynch, Marsha Ayotte, Wendy Hill, Janice Clark, Robert Lindsey, Ralph Hughes, Paula Wilmot, Judy Kukanskis, Patricia Rachas, Janice Daloia, Diana Davis, Angela Alessandrone, Richard De Rosa, Peter Schweizer, William Nelson, Joyce Parise, Margaret Hailstones, Patricia Dunn, Antonia Lombard, Sandra Brightman, Mercedes Di Donato, Sandra Summa, Mary Legassey, Judy Vaillancourt, Sharon Foster, Elizabeth Le- Blanc, Phyllis Fusco. WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE Left to Right: Theresa Iagrossi, Diane Chanpagne, Sylvia Townsend, Arlene Deziel, Mary Marticello, Treasurer, Marie D'Angelo, Mary Ellen Maher, John Mouco, Mr. Nicholas Santelli, Theresa Desiderio, Theresa Perugini, Geraldine Peru- Mambruno, Advisor, John DiZinno, Bernice Bates, Janet gini, Toni Chiero, and Sandra Lubesky. Dupreay, Janet Valente, Patricia Miller, Ann Grace, Marilyn PRESS CLUB Charlotte Semonian, Librarian, Carolyn Albino, Editor-in- Chief, Mr. Donahue, Advisor, Virginia Basta, Assistant Editor, Janet Civitate, Nancy Mihailoff, Judy Pasquariello, Carol Polletta, Carol Milot, Cecil Champagne, Barbara Ro- tella, Ellen Kidd, Nancy Brewster, Judy Crane, Barry Caou- ette, Robert Dome, Janice Daloia, Janet Balkus, Judy Frink. EMERALD STAFF Editor-in-Chief, Carolyn Albino, Assistant Editor, Clare Tolomeo, Business Editor, Janet Civitate, Assistant Business Editor, Geral- dine Heilman, Art Editor, Linda Cocchiola, Photographers, Victor Visockis, Lawrence Braatz, Associates, Vivian Adomaitis, Marsha Ayotte, Vincent Assenze, Janet Balkus, Joyce Beausoleil, Lynnia Beck, Nancy Brewster, Robert Castelano, Judy Crane, Gerry Daly, Jean DiPietro, Linda Donorfio, Linda Engle, Gloria Inturrisi, Philip Keane, Carolyn Lines, Wayne Laraway, Cathy Manke, Elaine Mollica, Kathleen O’Hearn, Carol Polletta, Anne Petti- nicchi, Lucy Romano, William Russell, Alice Scott, Rosemary Scursso, Cynthia Sills, Margaret Smith, Dolores Stolfi, Florence Townsend, Georgia Yulke, Mr. Walter J. Lanoue, Adviser. SENIOR ROOM REPRESENTATIVES LEFT TO RIGHT: Nadine Cianciolo, Dale DiLeone, Mari- cent Marrone, Teresa Mistura, Betty Dantino, Anita Bilan- lyn Townsend, Carolyn Albino, Charlotte Semonian, Vin- chone, Irene Guisti. BANKING REPRSENTATIVES Nancy Mihailoff, Marilyn Townsend, Cynthia Renkun, Dale DiLeone, Jeanne Cesarello, Elizabeth Dantino, Vincent Mor- rone, Ellen Kidd, Nadine Cianciolo, Anita Bilanchone, Diane Albino, Leona Chasse, John Clyma, Lois Dwyer, Edythe Mancini, Neil Walsh, Carole Charette, Carol Birzell, Antoinette Dantino, Roberta Dunphy, Gerry Daley, Mary Edythe Mancini, Neil Walsh, Carole Charette, Elaine Bir- zell, Antoinette Dantino, Roberta Dunphy, Gerry Daley, Mary Marshall, Patrick Gordon, Beatrice Rubbo, Linda Engle, Virginia Spina, Phyllis Testa, Karen Pearce, Carol Rochon, Anthony Tremaglio, Evelyn Zukowski, Selene Balunas. MR. MEMBRINO’S OFFICE LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Joseph Membrino, Claire LeClerc, Margaret Smith, Lucille Slocum, Judy Goffredo, Miss Helen Conlong, Patricia Konovaluk, Joan Morin, Mary LeMire. MR. EGAN’S rnT ™ RI T: Judy Kukanskis, Carol Saginaro, Lorraine Mills, Mary Marticcllo, Joyce Brothers, Carol Milot, Mr. Ambrose Egan, Betty Dantino, Tina George, Teresa Mistura, OFFICE STAFF Theresa Desiderio, Cynthia Renkun, Nancy Warner, Mrs. Antoinette Manfriedi. 61 MR. JOHN McKENNA’S OFFICE LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. John McKenna, Lois Giacin, Nancy Mihailoff, Sandra Cariotta, Joyce Beausoleil, Annette Zaccagnini. MISS HUTCHINSON’S OFFICE LEFT TO RIGHT: Valerie Franz, Miss Hutchinson, Donna DeCerb MRS. MARJORIE CETTA’S LIBRARY STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT: Grace Scott, Eileen Aston, Janet Whedbee, Geraldine Perugini, Madeline Graveline, Mrs. Marjorie Cetta, Kathleen O’Hearn, Nancy Bock, Judy Crane, Janet Olson, Lois Dwyer, Gertrude Padula, Ann Velezis, Joanne Valletta, and Joan Troisi. MISS RENEE CHODACZ’S OFFICE STAFF 63 Miss Renee C. Chodacz and Patricia Breen KING PIN BOWLING LEAGUE STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jack Phalen, Barbara Ccdella, Robert Covaleski, Mary Marzianno, Glenn Meier, Joyce Brothers, Tina George, Vincent Marrone, Sandy Kalick. Pins: Carol Hudobenko, Theresa Iagrossi, Rita Rinaldi, Margaret Murphy, Geraldine Rinaldi, Marlene Wagner, Jeanne Huges, Jeanette Dupreay, Delores Dc Crisanti, Douglas Lompert, Charlette Semonian and Nicholas Porcaro, Advisor. DUCK PIN BOWLING LEAGUE 64 LEFT TO RIGHT: Linda Evans, Teresa Mistura, Pauline Lisowicz, Jean Ciserallo, Karen Emmons, Lin Southern, Theresa Desiderio, Chris Grudzien, Linda Gagnon, Peter Schweizer, Cathy Dowling, Jack Palen, Mary Corbet, Care Cipriano, Marie Tufarolo, President. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SECRETARIES LEFT TO RIGHT: Dale DiLeone, Linda Anderson, Irene Guisti, Frances Civitate, Janet Whedbee, Carol Milot, Mattyc Anderson, Marie Tufarolo, Darlene Car- kasio, Mr. Frank Skehan, Marilyn Townsend, Joyce Brothers, Robertha Manthey, Carol Stancavage. SENIOR PROM COMMITTEE LEFT TO RIGHT: Teresa Mistura, Mary Marticello, Theresa Iagrossi, Glenn Meier, Carolyn Albino, Charlotte Se monian, Carol Milot, Jack Palen, Steve Palmer, Vin Marrone, Joanne La Chance, Rosanne Smith, Lynn Southard. 65 SENIOR CLASS LEFT TO RIGHT: Tina George, (Ruby)—assist, stage manager; Toni Chiero, (Jeanne); Donna Decerb, (Meg Wheeler); Glenn Meier, (Miles Doughton), Steve Palmer, (Vince)—stage manager; Tom Ciarlo, (Mr. Wheeler); Joyce Brothers, (Mrs. Wheeler); Mr. Craig, technician; Linda Anderson, (Lisa); Lynn Southard, (Ellen); Cheryl PLAY STAFF Levine, (Terry); Jeanne Cesarello, (Ada); Anita Bilan- chone, (Jane); Marlene Wagner, (Aunt Fern); Teresa Mistura, Neidi; Mary Marticello, (Business Manager); Theresa Iagrossi, (Aunt Lettie); Mr. Egan, Director; Miss Bennett, Asst. Director; John Mouco, (Alvin); Phil Pe- trunti, Jack Palen, and Yin Marrone, back stage and scenery. PEP CLUB 66 LEFT T ORIGHT: Carolyn Albino, Margaret Smith, Claire Le Clerc, Karen Emmons, Mai Addess.o, Nancy Warner, Patricia Miller, Carol Polletta—Pres., Charlotte Semonian—Assi Jane Pres. CHEERLEADERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Sandra Young, Elaine Brizell, Norma Linda Hollingsworth, Theresa Iagrossi, Joyce Brothers, Linda Chatfield, Karen Hintz, Gail Greenwood, Joanne Viletta, Anderson, Josephine Giattino, Patricia Dunn. CHEERLEADERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Elaine Brizell, Sandra Young, Theresa Norma Chatfield, Daren Hintz, Gail Greenwood, Josephine Iagrossi, Linda Hollingsworth, Joyce Brothers, Linda Anderson, Giattino, Joanne Viletta. CHEERLEADERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Joyce Brothers, Theresa Iagrossi, Linda Sandra Young, Patricia Dunn, Josephine Giattino, Linda Anderson, Joanne Viletta, Gail Greenwood, Elaine Brizell, Hollingsworth, Karen Hintz, Norma Chatfield. Captain Linda Anderson Theresa Iagrossi SENIORS AND ADVISOR 70 Co-captian Joyce Brothers Miss Mary Katherine Bennett, Advisor 1961 FOOTBALL WILBY ...... 6 CROSBY ...... WILBY ...... 0 BERLIN ...... WILBY ...... 0 GILBERT ..... WILBY 0 TAFT ........ WILBY 8 SIMSBURY WILBY 6 HOUSATONIC WILBY ...... 0 CROFT ....... WILBY ...... 0 FARMINGTON WILBY 0 SACRED HEART 40 46 38 FOOTBALL TEAM: Richard Feleciani, Chris Grudzien, Dean Barbina, Willis Baily, Bruce Parker, Teddy Valentino, Jack Cole, Dave Bozzuto, Tom Blinstrubas, Jim Vander Eyk, Conrad Carvalho, Russell Baim, Tim Daly, Grady Scott, Morrie Kaplan, Tom Ciarlo, Joe Curto, Tom Martino, Arnold Butkus, Doug Lampert, Richard Jones, Tom Wolff, Richard Mercer, Bob Fernandez, Brian Flynn, Jerry Shea, Allen Couture, Sal Maccia, Clayton Bowen, Bob Kovaleski, Wayne Laraway, Joe Poletta, Bryan Synott, George Walters. At this year’s banquet the following mem- bers of the team were honored with trophies: Captain Joe Curto, Captain Tommy Ciarlo, and Chris Grudzien. The team presented gifts to the coaches, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Dubuque, and Mr. Kelley for the whole-hearted attention they showed to each player during the season. Many important members of the Board of Education and the Faculty were present at this annual affair. They included: Mr. and Mrs. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Moran, Mr. and Mrs. Tracy, Mr. Mambruno, and Mr. Egan. w iTr TP RIGHT: Richard Smith, Mgr. Kenneth Cuizi, Alvin Holmes, Grady Scott, Thomas Wolff, Dave Hamilton, Allan Abbondello, 2nd; Jack Cole, Artie Moore, Louis Nugai, James Johnson, Bob Brown, Henry Monteiro, Waren Morgan, Coach Evans. BASKETBALL This past year, the 1961-1962 basketball team had a successful season of 13 wins and 4 losses to qualify for a tournament berth. Co-captain Robert Brown, playing his last year of high school basketball, scored 417 points during the regular season. Brown, as a senior, made the all-city and all- Valley teams. Brown’s team-mate. Art Moore, completed a good season after a slow start. Art, who is a very capable ball handler, was also elected to the all-city team and will be back for Coach Evan’s line-up next year. These two boys did much to make Wilby’s basketball season a successful one. 74 76 STARTING FROM FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jim Depaulo, Jim Diorio, Phil Noble, George Selce, Wayne Laraway—Captain, Jim Vander Eyk, Neil Walsh, A1 Sweeney, Phil Keane, Clayton Bowen, Dave Bozzuto, Pete Ouimet, Roger Rovaro—Manager, Tom Blinstrubas, Bob Donahue, Greg Nolan, Steve Volario, Nick Benevento, Arthur Shattuck, Bill Griuickis, Ned Vallett, Joe Petutonus, John Ziemer. SWIMMING TEAM Coach Fred O’Brien and his Wilby tankers had their troubles all season. Manned by only two seniors, George Selee and Jim VanderEyk, and the balance underclassmen, the team was unsuccessful in attain- ing a victory in fourteen starts. Captained by Wayne Laraway, the team improved with every meet. Its best meets were hard fought against—Bristol Central (551 -331 ), Wilbur Cross (48-39), and Croft (48-39). We hope that brighter days are in store for Coach O'Brien and his team. SCORES WILBY ... 21 AMITY 52 WILBY 38 NOTRE DAME 49 WILBY ... 30 CROSBY 57 WILBY ... 21 TORRINGTON 66 WILBY ... 37 NAUGATUCK 48 WILBY ... 11 HARTFORD PUBLIC 76 WILBY ... 331 2 BRISTOL CENTRAL 55 2 WILBY ... 39 CROFT 48 WILBY 18 HILLHOUSE 69 WILBY ... 36 BRISTOL EASTERN 51 WILBY ... 39 WILBUR CROSS 48 WILBY ... 39 SACRED HEART 48 WILBY ... ... 19 MIDDLETOWN 68 RIFLE LEFT TO RIGHT: Alberta Damelio, Sue Robinson, Mi- chiel Beaulieu, Lois Van Wagner, Sec. and Treasurer; Frank Clyma, Pres.; Mr. Le Blanc, Advisor; Dan Harson, Vice- vo TEAM Pres.; Judy O’Connell; Janice Parisi, Anthony Coppola, Mark Southard, Paul Schasse, Art Shassuck, Nich Zappone, John Clyma, and Don Peach. GOLF LEFT TO RIGHT: Greg Blanchard, Larry Fenn, Chris Grudzien, George Hartirg, Greg Palmer, Joe Callahan, Bill TEAM Nelson, Peter Boudo, Mr. Stankus, coach; Richard Berg, Doug Knott, reg Batis, Joe Petalonis, Garry Gunnound. BASEBALL We, as Seniors, were not happy with the final outcome of our baseball season. But we realized that our team was made up of Freshmen and Sophomores and was not experienced. Our coach, Mr. William Evans, was desirous of building a new team which would produce a winner for Wilby within a few years. We are confident that he will be successful and we know that our team will eventually add to the glory of Wilby. Dave Bozzuto and Russell Bain are numbered among the aggressive members of the team. They were most loyal and their efforts will be rewarded in the coming years. Bob Hartnett also made a commendable effort. The class of 1962 salutes these boys. BASEBALL ROSTER Robert Hartnett John Perreault Nick Augeili Ted Valentino Ray Lanoie Dave Bozzuto Thomas Bilinstratos Robert Rzenoski Allan Coutoure Dave Hamilton Wayne Lara way Russell Bain Barry Lyons .....IB .....LF CF .....SS .....3B .....2B ......P RF ......C ......c ......p Infielder ......P Coach — Mr. William Evans 1962 BASEBALL RECORD Ansonia 11 Naugatuck 6 Ansonia .............5 Torrington 8 Croft 3 Crosby 8 Naugatuck 5 Croft ..............18 Sacred Heart 11 Torrington 6 Sacred Heart 8 Crosby 10 Wilby Wilby Wilby 8 0 3 Wilby 2 Wilby 0 Wilby 3 Wilby 2 Wilby . 3 Wilby 7 Wilby 3 Wilby 4 Wilby 5 81 SENIOR CLASS FAVORITES Actress ................................... ELIZABETH TAYLOR Actor TROY DONAHUE Song THE LION SLEEPS TONITE Female Vocalist.............................. CONNIE FRANCIS Male Vocalist ........ JOHNNY MATHIS Singing Group SHIRELLS Disc Jockey .............................................. DICK CLARK Orchestra ....................................... PERCY FAITH Movie................................................ BEN HUR Radio Program ............................................ WPOP T. V. Program BEN CASEY Hangout ........................................... TOWER GRILL Comic Strip ........................................... PEANUTS Comedian .......................................... JERRY LEWIS Sport ............................................. BASKETBALL Food ................................................... APIZZA Pastime ............................................... DANCING Slang Expression WHAT ARE YOU SOME KIND OF NUT? 83 Most Quiet Cheryl Ross, James Gleason SENIOR SUPERLATIVES Most Carefree Mary Jane Addessio, Richard Impressa Dreamers Richard Impressa MATH REN CE BOOKS Most Intelligent Carol Polletta, Joseph Mollica Most Sociable Theresa Mistura, Peter Schweizer Feminine Most Masculine Sylvia Famiglietti, Thomas Ciarlo Glamour Girl Playboy Jeanne Cesarello, Ray Lafond SENIOR CLASS SUPERLATIVES Best Dressed Theresa Iagrossi, Robert Ciarlo Most Popular Mary Marticello, Thomas Ciarlo Class Chatterbox Josephine Pavone, Philip Cilfone 85 Most Studious Dale Dileone, Joseph Mollica Class Witts Eileen Aston, Philip Cilfone Most Service to School Carolyn Albino, Raymond Geigle Cutest Most Dependable Most Sophisticated Lois Giacin, James Verrastro Betty Dantino, Glenn Meier Marlene Magone, Anthony DiStasio SENIOR CLASS SUPERLATIVES Best Looking Most Likely To Succeed Most Courteous Cynthia Renkun, Anthony DiStasio Carolyn Albino, Glenn Meier Agatha Frappier, Thomas Carozza HONOR ROLL DALE DiLEONE Valedictorian CHARLOTTE SEMONIAN Salutatorian FIRST HONORS — Marilyn Townsend Carolyn Albino Carol Polletta Pauline Lisowicz Raymond Geiglc Joseph Mollica Mary Carroll Carol Hudobenko 90% AND OVER Agatha Frappier Elizabeth Dantino Janet Civitate Donna DeCerb Marie Tufarolo Jacqueline LeDuc Joyce Andrade SECOND HONORS — 85% AND OVER Cecile Champagne Roberta Manthey Frances Civitate Thomas Carozza Darlene Juraska Mattye Anderson Frank Clyma Glenn Meier Judith Pasquariello Patricia Miller Karen Farrow Elizabeth Volmar Claire LeClerc Linda Gugliotti Alberta Damelio Ellen Kidd Irene Guisti Linda Anderson Murray Helfand Diane Champagne Patricia Perillo Luise Colligan Joanne LaChance Anita Bilanchone Linda Gagnon Geraldine Perugini Marlene Davis Nancy Warner Linda Saunders Philip Cilfone Theresa Iagrossi Diane Harrison Carol Milot Cecile Dufour Joyce Brothers 89 LIST OF PRIZE WINNERS FOR 1962 The Secretarial Prize in memory of Edith A. Mills and Cornelia S. Holcomb awarded for excellence in Advanced Stenography and Typewriting. First Dale DiLcone Second Marie Tufarolo Honorable Mention Charlotte Semonian The Stephen W. Wilby Memorial Prize for ex- cellence in Social Studies: Awarded to Joseph Mollica The Joseph P. Kennedy Memorial Prize for ex- cellence in four years of English: Awarded to Marilyn Townsend Honorable Mention Carol Polletta The D.A.R. Good Citizenship Certificate to the girl in the Senior Class who has best displayed the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism: Awarded to Carolyn Albino The D.A.R. United States History Prize for ex- cellence in United States History: Awarded to Carol Polletta The Daisy Lord Memorial Prize to the boy in the Senior Class who has attained the highest average: Awarded to Raymond Geigle The Paul Lux Memorial Prize, 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. The prize is given in memory of Paul Lux, founder of the Lux Clock Company: Awarded to Claire LeClerc The Rentschlcr Elementary Algebra Prize donated by the United Aircraft Corporation on the basis of competitive examinations in Elementary Algebra: Awarded to Vivian Adomaitis '63 The Rentschler Four-Year Mathematics Prize: Awarded to Carol Polletta The Corporal Coyle Post American Legion Prizes awarded to both the boy and the girl in the graduat- ing class who have displayed the highest qualities of personality and leadership in school and class: Boy Recipient Thomas Carozza Girl Recipient Carolyn Albino The Corporal Coyle Post American Legion Boys' State Candidate Bruce Folmar American Legion—Prospect Unit Bovs' State Candidate Robert Hartnett American Legion Auxiliary—Prospect Unit Girls' State Candidate Nancy Brewster The French I Prize to the pupil ranking highest in first year French: Awarded to Nancy Brewster '63 The Prize for excellence in French II: Awarded to Cecile Champagne ('Alliance Francaise Prize awarded to the pupil who has made the greatest progress in spoken French during this school year: Awarded to Karen Farrow Wilby Italian Club Prizes for excellence in three years of Italian: Awarded to Donna DeCerb Thomas Carozza Linda Gugliotti The Coronas Club Prize to that pupil who attained the highest average for three years of Italian: Awarded to Carolyn Albino Certificate Awarded by the American Association of Teachers of Italian: Recipient Carolyn Albino The Spanish Club Prize for outstanding work in third year Spanish: Awarded to Marilyn Townsend The Spanish Club Prize for outstanding work in second year Spanish: Awarded to Karen Emons The Spanish Club Prize for outstanding work in first year Spanish: Awarded to Thomas Blinstrubas, '64 Special Award for outstanding work on Spanish Paper La Luz”: Awarded to Gloria Gutierrez The Concordia-Turner Singing Society Prize for excellence in German II: Awarded to Raymond Geigle The Concordia-Turner Singing Society Prize for excellence in German I: Awarded to Norma Chatfield, '64 The Bausch and Lomb Prize for highest standing in three or more sciences: Awarded to Frank Clyma The American Society of Tool Engineers Prize: Awarded to f.................... Frank Clyma Wilby Chemistry Club Prize to the pupil who has ranked highest in Chemistry during the current year: Awarded to Frank Clyma Wilby Bookkeeping Prize awarded to the senior student having the highest grade in a competitive Bookkeeping examination: First Prize Marilyn Townsend Second Prize Edward Sullivan Connecticut Association of Women Deans and Counselors Award to the Junior Girl with outstand- ing qualities of leadership: Recipient Vivian Adomaitis Wilby Unico Club Prizes to Candidates of Italian Parentage: Highest average in four years of English: Awarded to Carol Polletta Highest average in prescribed course in Italian: Awarded to Carolyn Albino Award to one graduate for excellence fn the pre- scribed course in Science: Recipient Carol Polletta The Morrissey Printing Company Prize to the student who has contributed most to the Wilby Balance Sheet: Awarded to Carolyn Albino 1962 Senior Projectionist Awards: Anita Bilanchone, Penelope Benson, Judi Caisse, Tnomas Carozza, Frank Clyma, Jeanette Dupreay, Linda Gugliotti, Jean Hughes, Theresa Iagrossi, Karen Kenny, Pauline Lisowicz, Thomas Lumia, Janet Palangio, Geraldine Rinaldi, George Selee, Peter Schweizer, George Veneziano, Michael Vitale. 90 CLASS HISTORY FRESHMAN YEAR Freshman...................a word so highly esteemed by us, but so disparaged by seniors. During our first weeks of high school, when we inquired of our dis- dainful seniors how to locate a certain room, we be- came easy prey for those who sold us rides to the third floor on one of the new elevators which had been in- stalled during the summer months, or for those who sent us up those long stairs that led to the roof. The beginning of our first high school year brought many improvements to Wilby. It was the first time in forty-one years that our school had a complete renova- tion. Repairs were made throughout the entire building from the basement to the roof. Other changes also took place within our faculty. Miss Doran, our beloved Dean for sixteen years, re- signed due to illness. She was admired by all who ever had the occasion to go to her for assistance. Miss Doran will always be remembered and loved because of her willingness to assist any of us in trouble, and her kind- ness and sincerity to any of us who sought her advise. She had a kind and warm word for anyone who sought her aid and she left you with the feeling that you had found a new and true friend. Another change in the staff of Wilby came with the appointment of Mr. John McKenna as guidance coun- selor. Mr. McKenna was the former athletic coach of Wilby. He has made many new friends in the freshman class because of his warm and friendly personality. New clubs were also formed in our freshman year. These included the Future Teachers’ Club advised by Miss Rosaleen Price, the Chemistry Club under the supervision of Mr. Frank Hansen, and the Chess Club under the direction of Mr. Nicholas Porcaro. Needless to say, we all recognized and appreciated that these clubs would not only affect our years at Wilby, but would be felt in our future life. During our first year, five new teachers were added to the Wilby faculty. Mr. Donald Menchise joined our English and Italian department, Mr. Robert Bell became a member of our Science department, Mr. Leonard Du- buque was added to our Mathematics department, Mr. Philip I.eonardi, who came to us from Croft High School, became associated with our Language depart- ment, and Mr. George Haddad became a member of our Business department. At the end of the year we all felt that they were long time members of our beloved fac- ulty. Another part of school life is athletics. Wilby High participated in football, basketball, and baseball. In foot- ball, Wilby defeated Sacred Heart, Croft, and West Haven, but bowed to Naugatuck and Gilbert. However, basketball brought to us our well-earned victories against Sacred Heart, Croft, Hamden, and West Haven. With victory comes defeat, and we accepted ours from Crosby, Torrington, Naugatuck, and Ansonia. The close of every year brings examinations. In our innocence we awaited them with but little fear—but once we met them and shook their hands, we learned why upperclassmen dread them. And that is why we say that as the year closed, we looked forward to being sophomores—but wondered and worried—because may- be we would not. SOPHOMORE YEAR As we advanced into our second year of high school, a little older although not much wiser, still wide-eyed and in for more surprises, we discovered that we were no longer classified as Freshmen but possessed a new name—Sophomores. This name had more significance to us as we now felt a little more at home with our upper classmen—for indeed we were upper classmen too. This made our second year a very active one at Wilby, as each of us took our part in the many and varied school activities which were offered to us. In our first few days as Sophomores, as we sauntered around the halls, we encountered a few new faces among our faculty members. Mr. Gaddy, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Far- delli, and Mr. Mikett had joined the staff. We must not forget Miss Chodacz, our nurse, who has the mighty task of keeping Wilby students in the best of health. She also joined the staff that year. It was not long before our various clubs were organ- ized. The Key Club was under the supervision of Mr. Nicholas Porcaro as faculty adviser, the Spanish Club under the direction of Mr. Sileo as faculty adviser, and the Chemistry Club under the supervision of both Mr. Hanson and Mr. Anthony. Mr. John McKenna was ad- visor of our Student Council. The representatives in the newly organized Honors Society were inducted for the first time with all officers being sworn in at a school assembly. Fashions played an important part in our sophomore year, as we all wanted to look our best. Pleated skirts and blouses seemed to be the favorite of the girls, and the boys chose bulky knit sweaters with their suits and white shirts. As the school year came to an end and the finals were over everyone developed the disease known as Spring Fever”. We were all looking forward to a long summer vacation. But we were also looking forward to the fall with anticipation for we knew we would return not as Sophomores, but as upper classmen with the coveted title—Juniors. 91 JUNIOR YEAR Finally, we became upper classmen. We never thought that we would achieve it, but as we looked back upon the past and ahead to the future, we saw a new year that was to be full of excitement for all. Upon our return to school, we found a new face in the principal's office. Mr. Joseph R. Membrino had replaced Mr. James Moran, who had been promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Schools. We knew that Mr. Moran would always be interested in Wilby and that we would miss him very much. But we realized also that Mr. Membrino, a former member of the faculty, would be most interested and willing to help all of us in our many problems. The first important event of our year was the election of the Junior Class Officers. They were as follows: Jo- seph Mollica, president; Betty Dantino, vice-president; Carolyn Albino, secretary; and Janet Civitate, treasurer. We recognized them as hard workers and knew that their aim would be to make ours the best Junior Class. As usual, Wilby was very active in sports, especially basketball. During the season, Wilby romped over An- sonia, Croft, Crosby, and Torrington. However, we met SENIOR Wazoo! The tremendous blast finally happened. Our class became Seniors. Everyone had worked very hard and had awaited that special night—graduation. During the year Wilby was introduced to the inter- com system. We, fearing that we would end up in the company of one of the teachers for punishment, were always on the alert for the squawk box. The punish- ment session was also re-established. One of our first thoughts in the beginning of that hurry-scurry year was the election of our class officers. Our big question was to decide upon candidates who were capable of pulling us through our Senior Year. The results of the elections found Glenn Meier, President, Teresa Mistura, Vice-President, Theresa Iagrossi, Sec- retary, and Mary Marticello, Treasurer. It was not long before sports became a major interest of the student body. Wilby's football squad played many hard games, always striving for a victory, but never losing sight of good sportsmanship. Basketball brought many thrilling and exciting moments to us. Wilby again qualified for the Tournament to be held at the Universi- ty of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. Wilby put up a valiant struggle, but the competition was stiff, and our team bowed out of the competition. We waited with anticipation with the casting of our class play, Ask Any Girl”. Needless to say it was a defeat against Sacred Heart, Hamden, and Kaynor Tech. What we considered most important was the fact that Wilby qualified for the tournament in New Haven. The next important event in our Junior year was the ordering of our class rings. It was such a wonderful feel- ing to place the order and realize that we were really Juniors. We were more exultant when we received the rings and were able to show them to the freshmen. The Class of 1962 chose Mr. Louis Rugiero as its class adviser. We were so happy to have such a capable leader. We appreciated his help in the preparations for the Junior Prom—an event which we awaited with great anxiety. Under the skillful supervision of Mr. Ruggiero and Mr. Egan, the class officers and various committee members made plans for the Blossom Promenade. With everyone’s assistance, this prom was a night to be long remembered. And so, as always with the close of the academic year, the inevitable arrived—examinations. We suffered men- tally for one month. In the end, however, we realized that it was all for nothing. Everyone was sure he would pass with flying colors—we all hoped, but ? ? YEAR hugh success, and the characters fit their parts like gloves: Donna DeCerb, (Meg Wheeler); Joyce Brothers, (Mrs. Wheeler); Tom Ciarlo, (Mr. Wheeler); Marlene Wagner, (Aunt Fern); Theresa Iagrossi, (Aunt Lettie); Jean Cesarello, (Ada); Linda Anderson, (Lisa); Tina George, (Ruby); Teresa Mistura, (Heidi); Cheryl Le- vine, (Terri); Toni Chiero, (Jeannie); Steve Palmer, (Vince); Johnny Mouco, (Alvin); Glenn Meier, (Miles Doughton); Jim Vander Eyk, (Evan Dough- ton); Lynn Southard, (Ellen); Anita Bilanchone, (Jane). And then our thoughts turned to the Senior Prom. The theme was I’ll Be Seeing You”. It was held at Waverly Inn on June 15, and was a night never to be forgotten. The girls attired in their beautiful gowns and the boys so dignified in their tuxedoes combined with the historic atmosphere of the Inn to make this prom an event long to be remembered. And now we had arrived at that wonderful but sad point in our lives—graduation night. We all realized that we would soon leave our Alma Mater. As we walked down the stage on that night we asked ourselves, Is this happening to me?” It was and we knew that we would soon be out in the world, each of us pursuing our own course, but we would never forget our Alma Mater. 92 u N I O R P R O M SENIOR PROM 1962 103 NOTE OF APPRECIATION TO MR. MURNANE The Year Book Staff of 1962 would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the advisor, Mr. D. F. Murnane for working diligently with us during the course of the year to help make the book a success. His many hours and patience will be remembered always. 104 ITT . JK if «WTO � I i I � I I