Wilby High School - Wilby Yearbook (Waterbury, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1969 volume:

MR. JOSEPH ANTHONY Dedication The Class of 1969 wishes to dedicate this yearbook to the very dedicated Science Department Head, Mr. Joseph Anthony. He is not only a devoted teacher but also a good friend to all Wilby students. As a native of Waterbury, Mr. Anthony attended Crosby High School and later re- ceived his Bachelor of Arts degree at St. John's College in Maryland. He received his Masters from the University of Michigan. After beginning his career at Jordon College in Michigan, Mr. Anthony came to Wilby where he has been teaching all sciences except physics for twenty-nine years. He has also taught zoology part time at the University of Connecticut, Waterbury Branch. He is presently teaching at Mattatuck Community Col- lege, as a part-time instructor. Mr. Anthony is married, with four children and twelve grandchildren. Traveling is his favorite pastime and he has traveled extensively throughout Europe and the United States. His most recent trip was to Greece and Yugoslavia this past summer. In addition to teaching and traveling, Mr. Anthony raises flowers and does a little carpentry. After twenty-nine years of dedicated service, Mr. Anthony is retiring from the Water- bury School System and is going to teach at Mattatuck Community College. We, the Class of 69”, wish to thank Mr. Anthony for his guidance and service through the years and we wish him success and happiness in the future. 3 MR. JOSEPH MEMBRINO Principal Mr. Membrino has devoted the past forty-three years of his life to the education of the high school students of Waterbury. His dedication and unselfish sacrifices have been responsible for many improvements which have developed in our school system. After receiving his Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Boston University and Master’s Degree at Yale, he began his active role in education. Being an alumnus of Wilby, he felt that this would be the ideal place to begin his lifetime ambition. We, the Class of 1969 wish to thank Mr. Membrino for all he has done to guide us in our edu- cational pursuits and wish him success in the future. 4 MR. THEODORE DONAHUE Vice-Principal Mr. Donahue has been more than the Vice-Principal of Wilby to the Class of 69”. He has also been a friend and a person very much interested in each and every student. His face is familiar not only in the halls of Wilby but also at many extra-curricular events. Many a student has been and will be guided to the path of becoming a good and responsible adult with his aid and understanding. As a native of Waterbury, Mr. Donahue attended Sacred Heart High School. Follow- ing graduation, he attended Catholic University in Washington, D.C. and later joined the Medical Service Corp of the Army where he was stationed in Korea and Japan. He later attended Fairfield University and received his Masters and also an Advanced Cer- tificate. He has taken post graduate courses at Southern Connecticut State College and Western Connecticut State College. In 1955, Mr. Donahue began his teaching career at Driggs Grammar School where he taught for two years. He then came to Wilby and taught English I, II and III and also History, until March 20, 1967 when he succeeded the late Mr. Ambrose Egan as the Vice-Principal of our school. 1 am very much impressed with the Class of 69”, most especially by the seniors who have demonstrated so much leadership on the Student Council, which has given a real lift to the school spirit. And I feel that most seniors will do very well after graduation”, said Mr. Donahue. Thank you, Mr. Donahue, for your help and kindness throughout the past years. The class of 69” wishes you every happiness and success in the future. MR. JOHN DELANEY MR. DOMENIC COVIELLO GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS MISS MARY HUTCHINSON MISS MAE McKENNA YEARBOOK STAFF Left to Right: Gary Karmen, A1 Blancato, Bob Brown, Donna Rosa, Gary Buinauskas, Debby Sihau, Carolyn Robins, Diane Van Hooser, Sue Santoro, Lorraine Bibeau, Linda Ditoto, Lynn Bertulis, Barbara Biolo, Pat Denihan, Bob Lutkus, Barbara Lange, Lynn Silverman, Paul Borden, Gary Zuella, Robin Joseph, Sue Sundel, Harold Cohen, Vickie Orsini, Pat Bolton, Fred Harkins, Marcella Gavigan, Karen Semrow, Helen Krawczyk, Roslyn Spiegelman, Judy Massetti, Debbie Corkindale and Ellen Marron. 7 FACULTY 1st Row Miss Gerardi Mr. Donahue Mr. Dubuque Mr. Tyrrell Miss Moritis Mr. Sileo Miss Montvill Mr. Anthony Miss Cullinan Mr. Membrino Mrs. Bogen Mrs. Boulay Mr. Haddad Mr. Kramer Mr. Kleinschmidt Mr. Arisian 4th Row Miss Reilly Mr. Murnane (Sr.) Mr. Spadaro Mr. Mazzefaro Mr. Pugliese Mr. B. Reilly 2nd Row Mr. Genova Mr. Hayes Mr. West Mr. Killer Mr. LeBlanc Mr. Leonardi Mr. Murnane (Jr.) Mr. Minutello Mr. Lanoue Miss Denehy Mr. Burns Miss Membrino Miss Price Mr. Dandonoli 3th Row Mr. Cicchetti Mr. Jones Mrs. Fox Mr. Cipriano 3rd Row Mr. Delchioppo Mr. Fossbender Mr. Wise Mr. Testa Miss Bulkovich Mr. Letsky HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS Nelda Alieva Joseph Anthony Lucy Bowes Katherine Crary Helen Healey Foreign Languages Science Social Studies English Mathematics FACULTY Principal .................. Vice-Principal Freshman Guidance Counsellor Sophomore Guidance Counsellor Junior Guidance Counsellor Senior Guidance Counsellor ....................... Secretary Assistant Secretary Joseph Membrino Theodore Donahue John Delaney Mae McKenna Mary Hutchinson Domenic Coviello Helen Conlong Theresa Flanagan Nelda Alieva Joseph Anthony Jack Arisian Catherine Boulay Lucy Bowes Barbata Bulkovich Thomas Byrnes Daniel Chicchetti Aldo Cipriano Katherine Crary Patricia Cullinan Mario Ciarlo Gerald Dandonoli John Del Cioppo Deborah Denehy John Flaherty Edmund Fossbender Mary Fox Richard Genova Lenore Gerard i Frank Granato John Griffin George Haddad James Harper Michael Hayes Helen Healey Melvin Jones Francis Kennedy Kenneth Killer Leroy Kleinschmidt William Kramer. Walter Lanoue Gaspard Leblanc Philip Leonard i Robert Letsky Louis Mazzaferro Mary McGrath John McDonnell John McKenna Helen McNiff Melba Membrino Vincent Minutello Karen Moritis Domenic Moschella Frank Murnane Sr. Frank Murnane Jr. Imelda Nolan Frc'd O’Brien Nicholas Porcaro Rosaleen Price Rocco Pugliese Mary Price Simon Rabizon Sally Real Brian Reilly Donna Reilly John Reilly Michael Scacco Mary Schmidt Rocco Sileo John Spadaro Loretta Sweeney Frank Testa William Tracy James Tyrell Marion Van Duesen Pat Vitone Mary Walsh Richard West Shyla Wilkinson Richard Wise 9 10 Class ThIs To I HE CUsso-F oq EARL ALBEA July 9, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Poetry, girl watching, mind probing Activities: Bookkeeping III Club Presi- dent, Senior Class Ways Means Ambition: Certified Public Accountant. Always thinking . . . easy going. DEBRA ADAMS Deb October 23, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Swimming, music, skiing, horseback riding Activities: Vocal Music, 3 years. Dance Band, Wilby Band, Future Nurses Club Ambition: Nursing Quiet . . . easy to get along with . . . great musician. RICHELLA ADAMS Ellen April 12, 1951 Wills Valley Hobbies: Dancing, reading, enjoying music Ambition: Undecided Always trying . . . friend to all. ROBERTA ADDISON Boot see January 9, 1951 Santee Elementar Hobbies: Singing, dancing Activities: Basketball Ambition: Art Teacher Babbling . . .-pleasing personality . . unpredictable. LOIS ALBERT Lo May 14, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Swimming, boating, traveling Activities: French II, III Club, Billiard Club, Phi Delta Sorority, Yearbook Staff, Interclub Council B'nai Br'ith Girls, National Honor Society Ambition: To see the whole world Never at a loss for words ... a smile for everyone. CYNTHIA ALBINO Cindy March 27. 1951 Driggj Hobbies: Sewing, swimming, boating karate Activities: Senior Prom Committee Ambition: Legal Secretary Sophisticated . . . charming . . . liked by all. JANET ALIX Jan November 20, 1950 Walsh Hobbies: Writing a letter to Joe every day Activities: DECA Club, Senior Prom Committee Ambition: Hairdressing Talkative . . . active . . . impulsive . . . loves pop corn. SHIRLEY ASHMORE Shirley November 26, 1951 Maloney Activities: C.Y.O. Ambition: X-ray technician Individualist . . . quiet. RONALD ANDROPHY Ron April 27, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Reading, stamp collecting, classical music Activities: President, Conn. Region, United Synagogue Youth; Pres. Wilby Honor Society, Chess Club, French Club, Fresh-Soph. Honor Society Ambition: Lawyer Intelligent . . . class wiz. LARRY ASTON August 5. 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Swimming, fishing, collecting records, playing pool and football Activities: Billiards Club, Senior Class Play, Senior Prom Committee Ambition: To work hard and be suc- cessful in whatever I do Never a dull moment. VITO ANZALONE Vituccio July 28, 1949 St. Mary's Hobbies: Stamp collecting, painting Activities: Boxing, weightlifting Ambition: Teacher Quiet and shy . . . easy to get along with . . . Hercules. VICTOR ATKINS Varsity Vic March 1, 1950 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Water skiing, music, swim- ming, skiing, spectator spons. Activities: Football, track, ski club. Pep Club Ambition: Teacher Friendy . . . likes sports. 15 ANDREW BARRA June 16, 1951 Buck s H. Hobbies: All sports including girls Activities: Italian II and III Club, h Club, Yearbook Staff, C.Y.O. Ambition: Teaching Quiet, quick, but beware. JEANNE BEAUCHAMP Jeanne April 12, 1951 Notre Dame Acaden Hobbies: Skiing, swimming Activities: Pep Club, Yearbook, Jum Achievement, C.Y.O., Room Repi sentative I Ambition: English or Physical Educati Teacher Beachcomber . . . eager for a good tin PETER BALTRUSH Pete May 1, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Skiing, and scuba diving Activities: Swimming Ambition: Pilot Creative .. . enjoys sports. MARTHA BENSON PAUL BALASH Slash November 26, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Auto racing, radio, astronomy Activities: DECA Club, Bookkeeping III Club Ambition: Undecided Mild mannered . . . pleasant. May 14, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Golf, Pool, messing around Activities: Student Council IV, Spanish Club II, Junior and Senior Prom Com- mittees Ambition: Winning the Nobel Peace Prize Unique personality . . . lots of fun . . . great service to school. August 1, 1951 Washington Hobbies: Art, traveling Activities: Italian III Club Ambition: Accountant Always on the go . . . friendly. FRANK J. BASIL Frank COLETTE BEAUMIER April 7, 1951 St. Ann's Hobbies: Coin collecting, stamp col- lecting, participating in sports, water- skiing, swimming Activities: YWCA, CYO, Pep Club, French II, III Club, Glee Club, Inter- High Glee Club Ambition: To travel. English Teacher. Mr. Leonardos Secretary . . . talkative . . . easy to get along with. LYNN BERTULIS Lynne January 5, 1952 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Knitting, tennis, skiing, baby- sitting, swimming, reading cooking Activities: Pep Club, Yearbook, Future Nurses Club, Senior Play, Senior Prom Committee, YWCA Ambition: Nurse timid . . . keeps to herself. CHERYL BERWISHT Cher March 10, 1952 Beth David Academy Hobbies: Skiing, swimming, tennis, horseback riding iActivities: Yearbook Staff, Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4. Co-Capt. 2, French Club, Pep Club, Junior and Senior Prom Commit- tee, Sigma Sigma Tau Sorority, Inter- Club Council, B’nai B’dith Girls Ambition: Head of Physical Therapy Department in major hospital Boy chaser, fun to be with. BARBARA BEZUHLY Barb May 2, 1951 Buck's Hill Hobbies: dancing, skiing, swimming Activities: Pep Club, Italian II Club, Bookkeeping III, C.Y.O. Ambition: Secretary or model Full of fun . . . Jean’s sidekick. LORRAINE BIBEAU July 13, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Sewing, swimming, dancing Activities: French II Club, French III Club, National Honor Society, Press Club, Yearbook Staff, Senior and Junior Prom Com., Junior Achievement, Mr. Donahue’s Staff Ambition: Nurse Hard worker . . . intelligent . . . always giggling. MORRIS BILANCERI Mo April 8, 1950 Webster Hobbies: Dancing, skiing, pool, travel- ing, swimming and music Activities: Junior Prom Committee, Yearbook Staff, Italian II Club Treasur- er, Italian III Club President, President of Student Council Ambition: Lawyer Mr. Wilby . . . energetic, reliable, works hard. 17 BARBARA BIOLO June 19, 1951 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Piano, skiing, sewing, coin collecting, golf, tennis Activities: French II and III Club, Press Club, Senior Prom Committee, Ski Club, Yearbook Staff, Junior Achievement Ambition: Medical Technology Loves skiing . . . hates germs. t LYNDA BIONDI Lyn January 11, 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Skiing, swimming, dancing, cooking, horseback riding Activities: Press Club, Yearbook Staff, Italian Clubs II and III, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Prom Committee Ambition: Become a Medical Secretary Tiny little girl with a smile for every- one. ALFRED BLANCATO Al June 15, 1951 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Golf, bowling, pool and table tennis Activities: Yearbook Staff, Italian Club CYO, Golf Team I, II, III, IV; Peace Club, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Prom Committee, Chess Club, Billiard Club, Pep Club Ambition: Chemistry Teacher Danny’s pet . . . jaws always on the go . . . known as Bing. PATRICIA BOLTON Trisa May 7, 1950 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Swimming, dancing, painting, and horseback riding Activities: Spanish Club, Pep Club, Yearbook, Class Play Ambition: Retail Buyer Social studies wiz . . . conscientious student. PAUL BORDEN September 3, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: GIRLS, swimming Activities: C.Y.O., Yearbook Staff, Spanish Club, Library Staff Ambition: Teacher Emotional . . . friendly . . . always happy. JACKIE BOURNIVAL Blondi June 8, 1951 St. Margaret's Hobbies: Dancing, sewing, bowling Activities: DECA I and II Clubs, Senior Prom Committee, Future Business Lead- ers of America Club, C.Y.O. Ambition: Private Secretary—Marriage Pretty girl with a pleasing personality . . . good natured . . . sincere friend. I 18 BEVERLY BRANCH Bev November 1, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Painting and sketching Activities: YWCA, Prospect Youth Fel- lowship, Naugatuck Valley Youth As- sociation Ambition: Commercial Artist Artist ... a smile for everyone. ROBERT BROWN Bob June 8, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Golf, bowling, pool, table tennis Activities: Yearbook Staff, golf, Spanish Club, Chess Club, Prom Committee, Junior and Senior; Golf Team, co- captain Ambition: Management Engineering A good kid with a bright future . . . unique sense of humor . . . Chick’s man. GARY BUINAUSKA5 Gar February 10, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Basketball, golf, baseball, pool, playing the guitar Activities: Spanish II and 111 Club, Bil- liard Club, Yearbook, Prom Committee, Class Play, Y.M.C.A., C.Y.O. Ambition: Science Teacher Barrel of fun . . . witty Y.M.C.A. hoopster. WILLIAM BOUTEILLER Bill May 19, 1951 Washington Hobbies: Enjoying music Activities: National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Class Play Ambition: To enjoy, live and love life Roco’s star . . . suave. DONALD BRISSON Babe February 24, 1951 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Art, music, painting Activities: C.Y.O. Ambition: Commercial Artist Shy ... but very extroverted with close friends. RICHARD BROWN Rick luly 24, 1951 St. Margaret’s -lobbies: Tennis, skating, bowling, lomework Activities: French II and III Club, Press Hub, Radio Club, Literary Annual Staff, 3ECA Club, Senior Prom Committee mbition: Broadcast Journalism lways lends a helping hand . . . easy :oing. ANITA BURKE Ellen January 24, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Sewing, pool Activities: French III Club, treasurer; Student Council, secretary; Radio Club, Cheerleading, 1, 2, 3, 4, co-capt. 3, Billiards Club Ambition: Retail Buyer Sparkling personality . . . always up to something . . . fun to be with . . . makes friends easily. SYLVIA CARRASQUILLO June 5, 1950 P.S. 17, New York Hobbies: Reading and talking Activities: Spanish Club Ambition: College, perhaps social work New York’s loss, Wiiby’s gain ... al- ways on the go . . . very talkative . . . would like to help the unfortunate. WILLIAM CARROLL Bill Buck’s Hi Hobbies: Playing guitar, piano, orgau girls Ambition: College bound. Data Pn gramming or record producer New face around Wilby . . . a goc friend when you get to know him DENNIS CAFFREY Den December 27, 1950 Sprague Hobbies: Baseball and Football Activities: Bookkeeping III Club, Radio Club, Ways and Means Committee Ambition: Accountant Quiet until you get to know him, keeps to himself. JAMES CARRIERO Jim, Jimmy May 27, 1951 St. Thomas Hobbies: Football, baseball, all sports Activities: Italian II Club, Football team, Library Staff Ambition: Go in the Navy and be a success in something Great personality . . . always has a smile for everyone. ANTHONY CALLI Cal April 11, 1951 St. Lucy Hobbies: Basketball, swimming, drivin Activities: Bookkeeping III Club, Wa) and Means Committee, Italian II Club C.Y.O. basketball Ambition: To continue in the busine held in marketing Friendly . . . interested in cars . . . the business world beckons him. RHODA CARTER January 31. 1952 Webster Hobbies: Painting, roller skating, sing- ing, swimming Activities: Baseball, football Ambition: Singer Happy-go-lucky . . . fun to be with . . . has many friends. RICHARD CHARPIE Deak April 12, 1951 Hobbies: Chess, coin collecting Activities: Chess Club, French II Club, French III Club, Honor Society, Class Play Ambition: Engineering Diiligent student . . . sharp wit . . . � n will be a famous engineer. LOUIS J. CARUSILLO Lou April 3, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Cameras Activities: D.E.C.A. Club Ambition: Air Traffic Control Operator in the Air Force Pleasing personality . . . great sense of humor. . . friend to all. CELESTE CHARTIER Esty December 25, 1951 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Dancing, swimming, ice skat- ing, collecting records Activities: French II Club, Glee Club, Senior Prom Committee, C.Y.O., So- dality Ambition: College Always a smile for everybody ... al- ways found with her jet set. GEORGE CHAMPION December 12, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Cars, billiards, girls Ambition: College bound Likes cars and racing . . . never on time . . . always wiggles out of trouble. PATRICIA CASTONGUAY Pat May 28, 1951 Wolcott High Hobbies: Art and Sewing Ambition: Secretary Sweet . . . sincere ... a true friend . . . a warm smile for everyone. LINDA CHATFIELD Chats May 28, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Collecting old coins, ice skat- ing, roller skating, tennis Ambition: Secretary Nice person . . . quiet . . . always will- ing to help. 1AMES D. CIANCIOLO Cal May 15, 1951 St. Margaret's Hobbies: Motorcycling, skiing, fishing, and swimming Activities: Library Staff, Officer in Ski Club Ambition: Chef Cal can be seen on his motorcycle CYNTHIA CHATFIELD Cyn January 18, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Golf, swimming, and having a good time Activities: French II and III Club, Pep Club, Junior and Senior Prom Com- mittees, Junior Room Representative, Billiards Club, Yearbook Staff, Future Nurses Club Ambition: Dental Hygienist Cheerful, feminine . . . swim meet fanatic . . . chooses friends carefully . . . but proves a true one. LINDA CIARLO June 16, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Ice skating, sewing Activities: Italian II and III Club Ambition: Nurse A great kid . . . always driving around in her red and black Mustang. SUSAN CHICOINE Sue November 13, 1951 St. Francis Xavit Hobbies: Bowling, swimming, ice ska ing Activities: Glee Club, French Club Ambition: Airline Stewardess Good natured, crazy personality . . tremendous to know. JOSEPH CICCHIELLO Joe October 20, 1951 Mary Abb( Hobbies: Swimming, photography Activities: Italian II and III Clu Senior Prom Committee Ambition: Teacher Quiet . . . keeps to himself . . . friend to those that know him. 22 NANCY COATTA Jello May 31, 1951 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Golf, tennis, skiing Activities: Billiards, chess, Art Club, Press Club, Emerald Staff, Secretary of D.E.C.A. Club, Yearbook, Prom Com- mittee Ambition: Commercial Artist A good artist, smart dresser with all her sweaters . . . pleasant personality with a smile for all. CHERYL M. COCCHIOLA Cher February 24, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Sewing, swimming, dancing, skating Activities: Italian II Club, Senior Prom, C.Y.O. Ambition: Data Processing Adorable ... a real great friend . . . there is always fun where Cher is. HAROLD COHEN Buby June 12, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Tennis, swimming Activities: Chess Club, Billiards Club, Spanish Club, Senior Class Play, Prom Committee, Tennis Team, Captain Ambition: Social Worker Very outspoken . . . carefree and gay . . . school spirit runs high on his list. ARTHUR COLE Art November 16, 1950 Hopeville Hobbies: Coins, traveling Activities: Basketball I, Cross Country II, Chess Club, Junior Achievement Ambition: Business Marketing Great friend . . . keeps to himself . . . very studious ... a hard worker. DEBORAH CORKINDALE Debbie August 24, 1951 Barnard Hobbies: Playing pool Activities: Art Club, German Club, Pep Club, Press Club, Yearbook Staff, Rain- bow Ambition: Art Teacher Quiet—until you know her. JAMES CORKINDALE Jamie July 21, 1951 Memorial Hobbies: Playing the piano, basketball, my car Activities: Basketball Team II, III, IV, Co-Captain IV; French II Club Ambition: To make a lot of money A quiet athlete . . . always looks studi- ous but whats he hiding. 23 RICHARD CORRIGAN Rich November 8, 1951 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Swimming, basketball, cards Activities: C.Y.O. Ambition: Teacher Someone with a smile on his face . . . always the last word. CAROL COSSETT Carri-Ann October 12, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Sewing, painting, dancing Activities: Glee Club, Bookkeeping III Club Ambition: Successful model Quiet . . . very nice person ... a true and sincere friend. ROBERT CRANDALL Bob December 30, 1949 Algonquin Hobbies: Trumpet, dancing, ice skating Activities: Glee Club, Italian III Club, Pep Club, Chess Club Ambition: Become a Linguist Always an active participant . . . always has something to say. GARY S. COVIELLO May 24, 1951 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Hobbies: Rebuilding engines, repairing cars, playing guitar and bass guitar Activities: Italian II and III Club Ambition: Industrial Arts Teacher or Mechanical Technician A man with his car . . . always cheerful . . . delightfully good-natured. JOSEPH COVIELLO Joey June 6, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Most sports, shooting pool, horseback riding Activities: Italian II III Clubs, YMCA Ambition: Undecided Good natured . . . friendly . . . always lends a helping hand. ANTHONY ALBERT CORTESE, JR. Tony December 9, 1951 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Playing pool Ambition: Marine Corps Quiet, keeps to himself, plans to answer Uncle Sam’s call. 24 RONALD F. CROCCO Ron July 31, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Baseball, karate Activities: Press Club, French II, III Club, Senior and Junior Prom Com- mittee, Billiard Club, Baseball, Basket- ball Ambition: To further my education Has a weird laugh, very friendly . . . mischievous. PETER CULHANE Peter the Pig January 8, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Eating, reading Activities: Football, prom committee Ambition: To be a millionaire Always willing to help ... a smiling kid with a pleasant personality. JOSEPH CUGLIARI Joe May 18, 1950 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Singing Activities: Baseball, soccer, basketball Ambition: Management or Singer Great personality . . . friend to all. KENNETH CUNNINGHAM Ken August 14, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Pool, trying to make money Activities: Radio Club Ambition: Enter into journalism Always ready to help ... life is never dull when Ken is around. THOMAS A. CUGNO Cug February 10, 1951 Bucks Hill Hobbies: Hunting and swimming Ambition: College KENNETH CZAP March 18, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Bowling, swimming, pool, basketball Activities: Pep Club, Yearbook Staff Ambition: Data Processing—IBM Happy go lucky . . . easy to get along with. 25 ANTHONY CZARZASTY Tony January 11, 1951 Buck's Hill Hobbies: Racing cars, swimming Ambition: Architectural field Speed is his delight. RONALD DAIGLE Ron June 2, 1951 St. Thomas Hobbies: Music, playing the accordian Activities: French II, and III, Chess Club Ambition: To be successful in college Quiet and unassuming . . . pleasant nature. KATHLEEN B. DALY Katie January 30, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Swimming, water skiing, danc- ing, collecting records and reading Activities: Junior and Senior Prom Committee, Glee Club, French II Club, Guidance III, C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A. Ambition: College Pretty . . . very pleasant and easy to get along with. JOHN D'AMELIA Butchie September 1, 1951 Washington Hobbies: Skating, skiing, water skiing, surfing Activities: Pep Club, Italian Club, Bil- liards Club, Senior Class Play Ambition: Something in the field of science Good natured . . . always fun to be with. 26 RICHARD DALTON Rick February 16, 1950 St. Mary’s Hobbies: Bass guitar, cars, music Activities: Plays in a rock group Ambition: Attend college He loves to sing . . . personality plus . .. his moments are never dull. VINCENT DAMELIO Vinny March 26, 1951 St. Thomas Hobbies: Collecting coins, swimming, baseball Activities: Treasurer of DEC A II, Bookkeeping Club Ambition: Certified Public Accountant Conservative . . . anyone can like his personality. JOHNNY DAVIS Johnny Bones April 8, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Girls and motorcycle riding Activities: Soul Vikings and Football Team, I, II, III, IV Ambition: Make a million Friendly swell personality . . . loves football. PAULA IEAN DE RIENZO Paula February 6, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Music, swimming, writing, reading, stamp collecting Activities: Press Club, Assistant Editor; Band, secretary and treasurer; Senior Prom Committee, Italian III Club, Class Play Ambition: College—then teach history Vivacious personality . . . likes music . . . makes friends easily . . . especially boys. V LINDA DELFINO Lin May 7, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Writing, knitting, swimming, basketball, billiards, and boys Activities: Girls Varsity Basketball Team, Editor of Press Club, Emerald Staff, Italian III Club, Senior Prom and Junior Prom Committee, Billiards Club, Senior Class Play, Yearbook Staff Ambition: Math Major Determined ... a definite success. ANNA DiBARTOLOMEO November 10, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Swimming, skiing Activities: Vice-president of Italian II Club, Italian III Club, Junior and Senior Prom Committees, YWCA: Mulventae A quiet girl but always ready to laugh . . . polite. PATRICIA DENIHAN Pat October 4, 1951 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Bowling, dating, swimming Activities: Senior Class Play, Yearbook Staff Ambition: Secretarial work Quite good natured . . . always has a smile for everyone. RICHARD DiCHIARA Ditch December 5, 1950 St. Thomas Hobbies: Skiing, horseback riding, tele- vision, sports Activities: Football II, II, IV, Track III, IV, Senior Class Treasurer, French II and III Club Ambition: Physical Education Teacher Very friendly person who is well liked by everyone. 27 PATRICIA LYNN DILLON Pat September 15, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: To have fun Activities: DECA Club, Senior Prom Committee Ambition: Housewife Has a smile for everyone . . . loves to talk. ROBERT DINKLOCKER Dink January 7, 1952 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Rifle shooting, music, weight lifting Activities: C.Y.O. Ambition: Undecided Very serious minded kid . . . intelligent boy. LINDA SUSAN DITOTO Lin February 28, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Sewing, bowling, reading, talking on the phone Activities: Yearbook Staff, Guidance Staff II and IV, Room Representative II, Italian II Club President, Italian III, Press Club, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Prom .Committee, Mu 1 ventae, Adelphi Ambition: Elementary School Teacher Sweet girl . . . loves sweaters and fur coats . . . very pleasing personality . . . definite success. LOIS DOBACK Lo April 21, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Waterskiing, sewing, dancing Activities: Senior Prom Committee, Pep Club, C.Y.O. Ambition: X-ray Technician Always a smile on her face . . . quiet. KAREN SUE DRAZEN Driggs Hobbies: Playing guitar, swimming Activities: President of Sigma Sigma Tau Sorority, Spanish Club, Room Rep- resentative, Senior Prom Committee, President of Inter-Club Council, Life- guard Ambition: Elementary School Teacher Pleasing personality . . . real sharp dresser . . . dependable and sincere. MARY F. DiPRIMIO Tootsie March 31, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Reading Activities: DECA Club Ambition: Undecided Smart and quick with answers . . . loads of fun. 28 DENNIS DRESSEL Den May 27. 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Skiing, ice skating, water ski- ing, swimming, body surfing, bowling Activities: Italian Club, Football Team, Track Team, Billiards Club, Pep Club Ambition: Undecided Appears quiet to those who don’t know him . . . well liked by all. PAMELA DURHAM Pam July 26, 1951 Vogel School Hobbies: Swimming Activities: Bookkeeping III Club Ambition: Attend a business school Cute . . . will be long remembered by her friends. ELIZABETH DUBAY Uz August 18, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Sewing, driving Activities: C.Y.O., Mulvenae French III Club, Spanish Club. Ambition: Nurse Calm . . . quiet . . . sincere . . . pleasant mannered . . . polite. LINDA DUBUQUE Lsn September 13, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Music, guitar, art, people Activities: Prospect PF Ambition: To have my music published, to go to India, lead a peaceful life Charming personality . . . sociable . . . real friend. AGNES DUVA Duv November 6, 1950 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Skiing, dancing, swimming, CYO, cheerleading Activities: C.Y.O., Italian II and III Club, DECA, Y.W.C.A., Student Coun- cil, Senior Prom Committee, Sodality Ambition: Lawyer Funny sense of humor . . . known by all. HARRY EUSTACE Ups August 23, 1951 Memorial Hobbies: Boating Activities: Traveling Ambition: To own a profitable business Always fooling around ... a real nut to be with. 29 HELEN FAULKNER December 23, 1949 Saint John the Baptist, N.H. Hobbies: Painting, having fun Activities: C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A. Ambition: Dental Hygienist A really great kid . . . there is always fun when Helen is around. RAYMOND J. FLINTER Ray October 5, 1950 St. Thomas Hobbies: Sports, billiards Activities: Biology Club. Baseball Team, C.Y.O., C.Y.O. Basketball, Boys' Club Ambition: To go to college Belongs to the six-footer club . . . active CY.O.’er . . . college lies ahead. IRENE FENNELY Red January 17, 1952 Webster Activities: Y-Teens Ambition: Undecided Exciting red hair . . . carefree . . . liked by all . . . looks on to bigger and better things. KATHLEEN ANN FITZGERALD Kath March 2, 1951 Buck's Hill Hobbies: Sewing, cooking, dancing Activities: German Club, Junior and Senior Prom Committee, C.Y.O. Ambition: Undecided Little and lovely . . . likes to dance . . . a flair for fashion . . . enthusiastic about the future. 30 RICHARD FINKEL Fink March 28, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Sports Activities: Football Team III and IV, Key Club, Junior and Senior Prom Committee, Track Team Ambition: Law . A thirst for sports . . . tops in Phi Beta . . . knows his mind ... a promising future as a lawyer. ROY FITZGERALD Chip April 25, 1951 St. Mary’s Hobbies: Sports in general, eating Activities: Swimming Team Ambition: Teaching Sleepy . . . sophisticated ... a good friend. THOMAS G. FONTI Tom May 14, 1951 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Golf, swimming Activities: Football II, III, IV, Track Ambition: College One of Wilby’s Mr. Football ... shy but congenial . . . looks forward to college. MARY ANN GARTHWAIT Garth September 8, 1951 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Dancing, swimming, reading Activities: Senior Prom Committee, Of- fice Help, C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A. Ambition: College Lets her thoughts be known ... so- ciable Miss . . . stylish . . . college beckons. JOHN GAGAIN Goon February 15, 1952 St. Thomas Hobbies: Swimming, water skiing, surf- ing, football, basketball, hunting Activities: C.Y.O. Basketball, Pres, of C.Y.O., Track, Pres, of Italian II, Foot- ball Team Ambition: Physical Education Instructor Is sure to be heard wherever he may be . . . good friend. ANN GARAFOLA Little and Tower January 30, 1952 Mary Abbott Hobbies: skiing, dancing, bowling, ten- nis and racing Activities: Pep Club, Emerald Press Club, Billiards Club, Spanish II and III Club, YWCA. C.Y.O., Junior and Senior Prom Com., Yearbook Ambition: teacher Little Ann is always full of fun . . . full of ambition and kind of kooky . . . Noel Redding? KENNETH GATLING Kenny April 1, 1951 Webster Hobbies: baseball, golf Activities: Basketball Team, YMCA Ambition: Undecided Great basketball player ... a very friendly kid . . . liked by everyone at Wilby. SHARON GATLING S harry October 1, 1951 Walsh Hobbies: bowling Activities: Yearbook Staff, Guidance Staff. DECA Club Ambition: further my education Great personality . . . warm and friendly smile ... a great friend to everyone. 31 MARCELLA GAVIGAN Marcie February 6, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Swimming, ice skating Activities: French III Club, Yearbook Staff, National Honor Society Ambition: Eelementary School Teacher Very intelligent . . . quiet ... a true and sincere friend. LINDA GILCHRIST Lyn October 3, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Collecting stuffed animals, reading Activities: Future Nurses Club Ambition: Nurse A quiet personality . . . good friend to all . . . seldom heard. JOSEPH A. GIANNANTONI The Mafia February 11, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Playing the drums Activities: Press Club, Italian II and III Club, Radio Club, Ski Club Ambition: Electrical Engineer Wild Joe” is a lot of fun . . . always at the sports event. BARBARA GOLDMAN Bobbie November 10, 1950 Driggs Hobbies: Swimming, ice skating, col- lecting stuffed animals, reading Activities: Member of National Federa- tion of Temple Youths Ambition: Secretary Small and sweet . . . pleasing personality and smile . . . looks forward to a career in business. ROBERT A. GIACOMI Bob March 7, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Golf, baseball, football, bil- liards, C.Y.O. basketball Activities: Golf Team III and IV; Base- ball I and II; Italian II and III Club; Yearbook, Radio Club; Band I and II; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Emerald Staff Ambition: go to medical school Always puts his two cents in . . . lots of fun in school and out . . . Mr. Kenne- dy’s pet? DOROTHY GIONET Dot January 21, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Sketching, painting Activities: DECA Club, YWCA, C.Y.O. Ambition: Dental Assistant A very sweet girl . . . always smiling. 32 LOUISE GREEN Lou October 19, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Reading, swimming, knitting, painting, collecting stuffed animals Activities: French II and III Club, Junior Achievement Ambition: X-ray Technician Quiet but friendly to those who know her . . . has a great talent and intelli- gence. DONNA ANN GUERRERA Don January 26, 1951 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Swimming, skiing, sewing Activities: National Honor Society, Ital- ian II and III Club, Treasurer Junior Class, Yearbook Staff, Press Club, Senior Prom Committee, C.Y.O. Ambition: Teacher Active, smart . . . friendly and all- around person . . . good organizer and well liked by all. RUTH MARION GUGLIELMI November 20, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Sewing, cooking, dancing Activities: Future Nurses Club, Italian Club, Senior Prom Committee, Year- book Staff Ambition: Nurse Short and sweet . . . always has a nice smile for everybody. NICHOLAS GUGLIOTTI Nicky March 18. 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Sports, pool Activities: Student Council I-IV, Pres. of Italian II Club, V. Pres, of Italian III Club, Vice Pres, of Junior and Senior Class, Room Rep. I-IV, Pep Club, Base- ball, Basketball, C.Y.O., and C.Y.O. Basketball Team Ambition: Further education Cheerful . . . great personality . . . very popular. SUSAN HALLINAN Sue October 13, 1951 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Swimming, reading, water skiing Activities: C.Y.O., Y.W.C.A., Guidance Staff, DECA I, Sodality, Senior Prom Committee Ambition: College Liked by everyone . . . good natured and friendly. DENISE MARGUERITE HAMELIN Taunt nees August 23, 1951 St. Ann’s Hobbies: Water skiing, dating, acting, horseback riding Activities: Press Club, C.Y.O. Cheer- leading, Waterbury Civic Theatre, Ski Club Ambition: Professional Actress Nice personality . . . easy to get along with . . . has little to say. 33 JOSHUA HECKELMAN Josh January 15, 1952 East Midwood Day School Hobbies: Acting and reading Activities: United Synagogue Youth, Peace Club Ambition: To teach, to act in drama Very unusual . . . smart kid with a vibrant personality . . . individual ideas. FREDERICK HARKINS Fred April 16, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Baseball, hunting, water skiing Activities: Spanish III Club, C.Y.O., Bil- liard Club, Yearbook Staff, Class Play Ambition: Successful Computer Pro- grammer A real wit . . . always plenty of fun when Freddy is around. JULIUS HARRISON Bobo June 21, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Basketball Activities: Basketball, Track Ambition: Business career Mr. Basketball '69 . . . cool and calm, never worries. WILLIAM E. HERRING Bill September 7, 1950 Hobbies: Cars, fishing Activities: Football Team, Basketball Team Ambition: Teacher Great . . . wonderful person . . . has lots of soul. TEFTA HAXHI Tef October 8, 1951 Washington Hobbies: Dancing, sewing, swimming Activities: Yearbook Staff, Junior Prom Committee. DECA, Future Nurses Club, Senior Prom Committee Ambition: Teaching Friendly girl . . . smile for everyone . . . very likeable. YVONNE HARRISON Beetle Bum July 19. 1949 Webster Hobbies: Singing, dancing Activities: Glee Club, Book Club Ambition: Computer practice Cheerful, happy . . . never at a loss for words. 34 DAVID MICHAEL HOWARD Date CLAUDETTE R. HICKS Karate October 8, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Dancing, sewing Ambition: Travel Always on the go. JUDITH HOCH Jude July 23� 1951 Beth David Academy Hobbies: Swimming, pool, dancing Activities: Junior Prom Committee, Senior Prom Committee, German Club Ambition: Teaching Always on the go . . . warm and vibrant personality . . . loyal friend . . . sweet and polite. March 19, 1951 Assumption School, Ansonia Hobbies: Fishing, swimming, coin col- lecting, tropical fish, building model cars, water skiing Activities: C.Y.O., Spanish III Club, Yearbook Staff, Billiards Club, Pep Club, Class Play, Ski Club Ambition: Teacher Full of fun . . . helpful to all . . . real friendly nature. IANET HUBBELL Jan August 31, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Music, dancing Ambition: Enter into business field Very quiet . . . intelligent but shy. LANA IEAN HUMPHREY Little One September 2$, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Swimming, reading, sleeping Activities: DECA I and II Ambition: Beautician Cheerful . . . when there is laughing, little Lana is there. CAROL 1NCARDONA November 26, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Swimming, skating Activities: Bookkeeping III Club Ambition: Business Quiet . . . mild mannered . . . sincere. 35 ADELE LYNN JACOBSON Del May 8, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Talking on the phone Activities: Secretary of Spanish Club, Yearbook Staff, Senior Class Play, Secre- tary of Sigma Sigma Tau sorority, Mr. Donahue’s Staff Ambition: Major in Sociology Chatterbox . . . fun to be with . . . never to be forgotten . . . sweet ... a true friend. SHEILA JOHNSON March 27, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Swimming, dancing, riding around Activities: DECA Club, Senior Prom Committee, Yearbook Staff Ambition: Secretary Warm and friendly . . . easy to get along with . . . will be a success. MARK JOHNSON Professor March 10, 1949 Buck's Hill Hobbies: Bowling, motorcycling, read- ing, swimming, tennis, skiing, surfing, fishing Ambition: Postman Seems shy and quiet but really very friendly . . . sincere . . . courteous and cooperative. KATHLEEN JOHNSON Dee-Dee January 22, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Sewing, playing guitar Activities: Junior Prom Committee, Press Club, Guidance Staff, Room Rep- resentative Ambition: Dental Hygienist Quiet ways . . . very friendly . . . honest and true friend . . . always smiling. 36 mm « � M ■■■■■ JANICE JOHNSON Jay Jay January 24, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Sewing and reading Activities: Room Representative, Vice Pres, of Student Council, Yearbook, Senior and Junior Prom Committee Ambition: Home Economics Teacher Very easy to get along with . . . always sincere ... a smile for everyone. MARGARET DORINE JOSEPH Pew February 5, 1950 Driggs Hobbies: Sewing, swimming, painting Ambition: Secretary Quiet ways . . . cooperative . . . sweet and sincere personality. ROBIN JOSEPH Rob April 16, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Fencing, swimming, talking Activities: Glee Club, Press Club, French III Club, Treas., Emerald Staff, Literary Annual, Tennis Team, Basket- ball Team Ambition: English Teacher Active in sports . . . gifted gabber . . . never a dull moment . . . friendly. FRANCIS KELLY Frank November 8, 1950 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Swimming Ambition: Sell real estate Sincere . . . happy go lucky . . . pleasant disposition. ZACHARY KARMEN Gary April 14, 1951 Buck's Hill Hobbies: Skiing, swimming, coin col- lecting Activities: Swim Team, Baseball Team, Yearbook Staff, Prom Committee, Ger- man Club Ambition: Attend College You’ll find him around the water winter or summer. . . sleepy time boy. WILLIAM J. KELLY Kelly June 25, 1951 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Football, reading Activities: Football 1-IV, Track I, II Ambition: Attend college Quiet and shy . . . plays football like a pro . . . sincere . . . very cooperative. MARIE KENNEY Mona April 15, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Acrobatics, swimming, sewing, water skiing, skating, dancing, painting, C.Y.O. Activities: Cheerleading, I-IV, Co- Captain, Varsity Captain IV; Fresh-Soph Honor Society, Italian II Club Sec., Guidance Staff III, Junior Prom Com- mittee, Italian III Club Treas., Press Club IV, Pep Club, Yearbook Staff, Literary Annual, Library Aid, Senior Prom Committee, Senior Play Ambition: Elementary School Teacher A girl who has a great personality and is liked by everyone . . . active in school affairs. EDWARD KELLER Ed June 2, 1951 Washington Hobbies: Basketball and bowling Activities: Bookkeeping III Club, Ways and Means Committee Ambition: Accountant Shy but friendly . . . enjoys bookkeep- ing . . . cooperative. 37 GARY KIESEL Speedy January 3, 1952 St. Hedwig’s Hobbies: Pool, swimming, football, cars and records Ambition: Carpenter or draftsman Happy-go-lucky . . . loves mischief. EVELYN KLEIN Lynn November 10, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Sewing, cooking, swimming Activities: French III Club, Honor So- ciety, Billiards Club Ambition: Elementary School Teacher Very quiet and friendly . . . great to be with ... a true friend. THEODORE RICHARD KOROTE Ted July 22, 1951 St. Mary’s Hobbies: Skiing, swimming, reading Activities: Football III and IV, Basket- ball III and IV, Track, French III Club Ambition: Teach Chemistry Mr. Hollywood . . . loves sports . . . a chemistry scholar! JEFFREY A. KRAMER Jeff February 19, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Swimming, horseback riding, skiing, drums Activities: Yearbook Staff, Senior Prom Committee, Swim Team, Ski Club, Ger- man Club, Chess Club, Band, Phi Beta Fraternity Ambition: Pharmacist Nice person . . . will be successful in whatever he chooses. HELEN KRAWCZYK August 16, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Swimming, w-alking, anything and everything fun Activities: Room Representative I, II, Press Club, Pep Club, German Club, Yearbook Staff, Junior and Senior Prom Committee, Honor Society, Glee Club Ambition: Teacher and to be happy Vibrant personality . .. . hung up on phones . . . language scholar . . . never left speechless. EDWARD KUNOFSKY Ed July 16, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Cars, music Ambition: Landscape Designer Quiet in class . . . old cars are his thing. 38 FOEL LABONTE Lumpy July 2, 1950 St. Ann’s Hobbies: Skiing, bowling, basketball Activities: Pep Club, Yearbook Ambition: Data Processing Pleasing personality . . . dresses sharp . . . seems shy to those that don’t know him. ROBERT LABONTE Joseph April 9, 1949 St. Ann’s Hobbies: Guitar Ambition: Naval career Makes himself scarce . . has a nice word for everyone . . . just an all around great kid. PAULETTE D. LaCOURSIER Pussy Cat July 16, 1951 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Swimming, dancing, tennis Ambition: Secretary or nurse’s aid Always smiling . . . very quiet until you get to know her. LINDA LANESE Dimples April 17, 1951 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Cooking, sewing, horseback riding, dancing Activities: Freshman-Sophomore Honor Society. C.Y.O., Room Representative, Press Club, Guidance Staff, Spanish Club, Varsity Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Secretary of Junior Class, Yearbook Staff, Pep Club, Junior and Senior Prom Committees, Spanish Newspapers, Senior Class Play Ambition: Elementary School Teacher Pleasing Personality . . . neat appear- ance . . . always has a smile for every- one . . . Co-captain of our cheerleaders. CAROLE LAMONTAGNE Smiley August 17, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Tennis, tennis, tennis Activities: French II and III Club, Radio Club, Basketball and Tennis Teams Ambition: To be someone important Just give her a tennis racket and she’ll be in her glory . . . our class athlete. BARABARA LANGE Barb October 17, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Skiing, swimming, astrology, singing Activities: German Club, Pep Club, Yearbook Staff, President of Glee Club, Senior Prom, Senior Prom Committee, TASC Ski Club Ambition: Teacher Warm smile for everyone . . .a girl of many words. 39 LINDA SUSAN LARSON Lin October 16. 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Swimming, horseback riding, dancing Activities: President of Future Nurses Club. Italian 11 and III Club, Secretary of Pep Club. Junior and Senior Prom Committees, Yearbook Staff Ambition: Registered Nurse Sparkling smile . . . quiet until you get to know her. GARY LAVOIE July 17. 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Guitar, piano, some writing Ambition: Production technician, full time band or music teacher Pleasing personality, always smiling and ready to make friends. DAVID LAWLOR Date February 2, 1950 Kingsbury Hobbies: Music, guitar Activities: Senior Prom Committee Ambition: To be successful and happy in life A great personality that has never changed. PATRICIA LEBEL Pat September 13, 1951 Webster Activities: French Club, Y.W.C.A. Ambition: Registered Nurse Quiet until spoken to . . . but always has a nice word said about her. 40 ARTHUR LEIBOVITZ Art November 26, 1951 Beth David Acad. Hobbies: Fishing, surfing, art, photog- raphy Activities: Swim Team, Spanish Club, AZA, Yearbook Staff Ambition: To have a career in art Full of life . . . always smiling . . . nice personality. JOSEPH C LEONE Joe August 23, 1949 Webstei Hobbies: Art. dancing Activities: Junior Achievement, Italian Club, Pep Club, Senior Play Commit- tee Ambition: Elementary or Secondary Teacher Quiet person but will succeed in any- thing he pursues. PAUL LESLIE Pope July 19, 1951 Wolcott Junior High Hobbies: Basketball, bike riding Activities: Honor Society, German III Club Ambition: Minister A gentleman . . . friend to all . . . warm and sincere. JAMES A. LITTLE Do-Little September 25, 1950 Blair Jr. High Norfolk, Va. Hobbies: Dancing, swimming Activities: Prom Committee, Leader of my band, Jimmie and Sounds of Soul, Football and Track Ambition: To become a star someday Wilby's ’69 football hero . . . liked by all .. lightning on the cinders. BARBARA DEAN LIGON Barb July 30, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Cooking, music Activities: Yearbook Staff, Prom Com- mittee, Afro-American Organization Ambition: Secretary or Nurse Fun to be with . . . personality plus. DONNA LIGI Leigh January 18, 1952 Washington Hobbies: Bowling, skating, dancing Activities: Prom Committee Ambition: Secretary Quiet but friendly to everyone. WILLIAM LIONELLO Billy December 9. 1950 Webster Hobbies: Cars Activities: Basketball, winter skiing Ambition: IBM Operator Mr. McDonald’s favorite saying, Get in your seat Lionello.” JOSEPH LONGO Joe July 24. 1951 Webster Hobbies: Basketball, football, automo- biles Activities: DECA Club, C.Y.O. Ambition: Certified Public Accountant Friendly and talkative . . . always has his feet on the piano in the auditorium. 41 CAREN MARIE LUCISANO Kissy October 27, 1950 Saint Thomas Hobbies: Dancing, drawing Activities: Italian III Club Ambition: Secretary Small and cute . . . personality plus . . . a friend of all . . . nice to know. ROBERT MICHAEL LUTKUS Bob October 7, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Fishing, animals and tropical fish Activities: German Club, Class Play, Senior Prom Committee Ambition: Conservation Officer Animal lover . . . never gets lost in the forest. FAYE ELLEN MADNICK February 6, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Sketching, painting, sewing, reading Activities: Wilby Glee Club, French III Club, Art Club, Yearbook Staff, Guid- ance Staff, Literary Annual, Class Play Ambition: Elementary Art Teacher Quiet, understanding . . . intelligent . . . always ready with a smile. WAYNE MALENDA January 20, 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Drums Activities: C.Y.O. Ambition: Electronic Technician Carefree . . . good natured . . . quiet to those who don’t know him, but to those who do. WOW! 42 ELLEN MARRON Elite November 28, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Painting, dating, traveling Activities: Class Play, Pres, of Mulven- tae. Pep Club, Manager of Girls’ Bas- ketball Team, Emerald, Yearbook Staff, Junior Prom Committee, Press Club Ambition: Physical Therapist Talktative and friendly . . . always full of fun . . . sparkling personality . . . never a dull moment. JUDY MASSETTI Jude July 4, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Bowling, skating, water skiing, and most types of sports Activities: Pep Club, Italian II and III Clubs, Junior Prom Commttee Ambition: English Teacher Makes friends easily . . . mischievious . . . quick witted . . . never at a loss for words. CYNTHIA MASTOPIETRO Cinnamon January 10, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Swimming, sewing, cooking, skiing, bowling, dancing Activities: DECA, Senior Prom Com- mittee, C.Y.O. Ambition: Secretary Happy-go-lucky . . . overflowing with life . .. loves to have fun. carolyn McDonald lune 24, 1950 Driggs Hobbies: Billiards, skating, dancing, sewing, bowling, daydreaming Activities: Yearbook Staff, Billiards Club. Afro-American Club, Office Staff, DECA, Senior Play, Senior Prom Com- mittee Ambition: Secretary, IBM Computer Operator Cheerful and carefree . . . smart dresser . . . always on the go . . . eating con- stantly. susan McCarthy Sue July 29, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Reading, dancing, writing, swimming Activities: German II Club, Pep Club, Office Staff, Glee Club Ambition: Teacher Radiates natural charm . . . good na- tured. ioyce McGrath June 12, 1951 St. Thomas Hobbies: Bowling, reading, horseback riding, cooking Activities: Yearbook Staff, C.Y.O., lunior Prom and Senior Prom Commit- tees, DECA Club Ambition: Legal Secretary Talkative and friendly . . . Joyce has a gift of fun. thomas McDonald Topper April 6, 1950 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Sports Ambition: Business career Topper a true friend . . . plans to enter into the business field ... will succeed DEBORAH McGOVERN Debbie November 4, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Skating, swimming, cooking, reading Activities: YWCA. Senior Prom Com- mittee. C.Y.O. Ambition: To be self-satisfied in which- ever career I choose Friendly disposition . . . dependable and sincere ... a loyal friend. 43 ROBERT McKENNA Bobbie February 12, 1951 St. Margaret's Hobbies: Sports Activities: Basketball, Baseball Ambition: To succeed Sweet . . . lots of fun . . . happy. PAMELA MONAGAN Pam SeDtember 7, 1951 J.F.K. Junior Hij Hobbies: Sewing Ambition: Accountant Quiet and sincere . . . devoted in clas michael McLaughlin Mike September 3, 1949 St. Mary's Activities DECA Club Ambition: Undecided Appears quiet to those who don’t know him . . . always has a smile for every- one. KENNETH MILLER February 4, 1950 Wendell Cro Hobbies: B ixing, karate, scuba diving Activities: Afro-American Club, Gl Club Ambition: Athletic Director Quiet . . . hardworking . . . dedicated. Jackie September 28, 1951 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Art, reading, music, daydream- ing—some sports Activities: Art Club, Yearbook Staff Billiards Club, Afro-American Club, Peace Club, Senior Prom Committee Ambition: Commercial Artist or Adver- tising and Design Always a smile for everyone . . . very friendly . . . sincere. BARBARA MOLAVER Barb November 2, 1950 Kingsbury Hobbies: Tennis Activities: DECA, Tennis Team Ambition: Retailing Loud when happy and man . . . can be fun when she gets into the swing of things. IACQUELINE MITCHELL BRIAN MONNERAT Gerald February II, 1950 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Coins, Kennedy Magazines Activities: C.Y.O., DECA, Ski Club Ambition: Business Administration Friendly . . . attentive and well liked . . . a smile for everyone. SHARON MONNERAT December 6, 1951 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Sewing, cooking, skating, reading Activities: C.Y.O., Yearbook Staff Ambition: Airline Stewardess Cute . . . petite . . . redhead who is always on the go. JO-ANN MONZILLO Jay May 10, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Sewing, tennis, golf, ice skat- ing Activities: Press Club, Room Repre- sentative I, II, III Ambition: Legal Secretary Sweet girl—true friend . . . always smiling. MARY ELLEN MORI ARTY Mar May 12, 1951 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Water skiing, swimming, dancing Activities: Vice Pres. Bookkeeping III Club, Mr. Donahue’s Staff, Ways and Means, Yearbook Staff, Senior Prom Committee, Class Play Ambition: Assistant Accountant or Secretary Sweet kid . . . busy type . . . great un. JAMES MONROE Jim October 3, 1951 Chase Hobbies: Basketball, football, baseball Friendly . . . but not much to say. THOMAS MORKYS Tom mi June 19, 1951 St. Ann’s Hobbies: Drawing, bowling, skating, reading Activities: French III Club, Pep Club Ambition: Math Teacher Intelligent . . . great personality . . . lots of fun . . . has a crazy laugh. 45 FRANCINE MSADOQUES Franni March 15, 1951 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Reading, sewing, dating, ama- teur acting Activities: Inter-high Drama Club, Class Play, Emerald Staff, Spanish III Club, Senior Prom Committee Ambition: Public Relations Woman Franni, a smile for all . . . active in school and our CHARLES MUNGER Chick October 16, 1949 Kingsbury Hobbies: Sports Ambition: To succeed Quiet . . . but can really be fun when in the mood . . . dramatic. WILLIAM MURRAY Wee William June 10, 1951 St. Marys Hobbies: Sports, cars Activities: Italian II Club, President of Italian III Club, Pep Club President Ambition: Electronic Technician A talkative flirtatious boy with a great sense of humor. . . never a dull moment . . . always with’the girls. JOSEPH NARCISO Cheezo November 1, 1951 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Electronics, bowling, skating, cars Activities: Italian Club, Pep Club Ambition: Electronics Technician Nice . . . courteous . . . ready to help . . . quiet . . . good friend. JOSEPH NILAN Joe August 23, 1951 St. Margaret’s Ambition: Undecided Carefree . . . quiet . . . hard to find. RONALD WALTER MYCHASEIW Ron December 20, 1950 Algonquin Hobbies: Drag racing, tropical fish, traveling, fishing Ambition: Pharmacist Loves that red Volkswagen. 46 RONALD NOCERA Hawk February 24, 1951 Washington Hobbies: Skiing, swimming Activities: Football, baseball, basketball. Bookkeeping Club Ambition: Bookkeeper Active . . . always on the go. EUGENE OBER Huey February 6, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Hunting, scuba diving, foot- ball Activities: Italian II and III Club, C.Y.O. Ambition: Teacher Good personality . . . always joking. WILLIAM O'KEEFE Bill October 5, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Baseball, skiing, bowling Activities: French III Club, Billiards Club, Pep Club, Ski Club, Yearbook, Prom Commitee, Student Council Ambition: Biologist Unlimited witty remarks . . . find Bill wherever the girls are . . . full of Wilby spirit. PAUL ANTHONY OKRASKA Midge May 9, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Cars, books Activities: DECA Club Ambition: Data Processer Never hurries but seldom worries. MICHAEL OLEAR Mike January 15, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Drawing, collecting comic strips, reading, bowling Activities: French Club Ambition: English Teacher Quiet . . . studious . . . always helpful. WILLIAM OLEAR Willy January 15, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Cars, football, bowling Activities: Vice President of DECA, Chess Club Ambition: Business Executive Outgoing . . . talkative . . . nice to know . . . DECA enthusiast. 47 DEBORAH ANN ONOFREO Debbie September 15, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Dancing, talking on the phone, attending sports events, sleeping Activities: C.Y.O., Italian II Club, Sec. of Italian II Club, Junior and Senior Prom Committee, Guidance Staff, Year- book Staff, YWCA Ambition: Physical Education Teacher A cute girl . . . quiet—yet lots of school spirit . . . always has a smile . . . friendly—an asset to any class . . . pretty eyes. MITCHELL ORKIN Mitch November 8, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Skiing Activities: Swimming, Tennis Team, German Club, National Honor Society Ambition: Bio-Chemist Dear Mr. Editor . . . good swimmer . . . intelligent . . . handsome . . . satir- ical . . . beautiful hair. VITTORINA ORSINI Vickie February 7, 1951 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Cooking, writing letters, walk- ing Activities: Honor Society, Press Club, Emerald Staff, Fashion Editor, Junior Achievement, Italian II and Italian III Club, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Prom Committee, Yearbook Staff Ambition: Dental Hygienist A ready smile for all ... a regular chocolate ice-cream cone enthusiast . . . immediate future housewife. GREGORY OSTRANDER Greg December 5, 1951 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Basketball, skiing, swimming Activities: Pep Club, Ski Club Ambition: Be an M.D. Wild . . . New York . . . lots of fun . . . all around good kid . . . good im- pressionist. CHARLES OVERTON Crazy Cat August 25, 1950 Bethlehem Consolidated Hobbies: Hiking, fishing, camping Activities: Track Ambition: To be a Conservationist Quiet . . . but friendly and nice to know. RANDALL SCOTT PENNINGTON Randy January 29, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Cars, pool Activities: DECA Club Ambition: Business career Good for a laugh . . . likes blondes. 48 TIMOTHY PALMER Timmy March 4, 1951 Hobbies: Swimming, golf, driving cars Ambition: State Police Friendly . . . hard worker . . . pleasing personality. BEVERLY PEOPLES April 30, 1950 Walsh Hobbies: Dancing, cooking, singing Activities: Yearbook Staff, Biafra Com- mittee Ambition: LPN Pretty . . . friendly . . . nice personality. JAMES PERILLO Jimmy October 19, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Swimming and dancing Activities: Bookkeeping III Club, Ways and Means Club Ambition: Accounting Shy and quiet . . . always lends a help- ing hand . . . plans to go into account- ing. DALE A. PETTINICCHI Dale January 21, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Horseback riding, dancing, talking on the phone, going to basket- ball and football games Activities: Cheerleading I, II, III, IV; Co-Capt. 2, Italian II, III Club, Year- book Staff, Junior and Senior Prom Committees, M.Y.F.: Church Choir, Mulventate, Adelphi Ambition: Executive Secretary Our beauty queen . . . attractive and a great personality . . . always has a sweet smile ready. WILLIAM T. PETTY Bill March 14, 1949 Driggs Hobbies: Football, basketball Activities: Glee Club, 3 years; Junior Prom Committee, DECA Club Ambition: Successful retailer or Public Accountant Likes girls ... has a great personality and many friends. GLEN PIRRO Charlie August 3, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Listening to all types of music and writing poetry and songs Activities: Playing in a blues band called Othello Ambition: To acquire a healthy bank account and become a vagabond Quiet . . . unique . . . keeps to himself . . . likes music. 49 FRANCIS A. PERROTTI Perosht January 8, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Hunting, cars Activities: Italian Club, Pep Club Ambition: Successful Teacher Quiet . . . studious . . . always has a joke ready. CAROL PLOURDE Carole November 24, 1951 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Dancing, listening to records, skating Activities: French II and III Club Ambition: Secretary Sweet and funloving . . . always keeps a smile . . . nice to be with. MARILYN PLUMB Bunny November 22, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Swimming, sewing Activities: Youth Fellowship, vice- president YWCA, DECA Ambition: Medical Secretary Bunny is very intelligent ... has a bright smile . , . bright personality. SUSAN MEG POTOFF Sue August 11, 1951 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Skiing, reading Activities: President of Spanish Club, Treas. of Honor Society, Editor of Span- ish Newspaper, LaLuz Ambition: Elementary School Teacher A real active girl . . . always willing to help out . . . surely will succeed . . . a great asset to Wilby. JORGE RUBENS FRANCISCO POLACO Snap July 24 1950 Driggs Hobbies: Photography Activities: French III Club Ambition: Acountant and travel to Europe Always alert . . . always on the go. LOREEN PRATT Lori May 6, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Swimming, skating, anything different Activities: Pep Club Ambition: Hairdresser Friendly . . . interesting . . . nice. 50 ALLAN PRONOVOST Al July 30, 1951 Washington Hobbies: Cars, sports Activities: French Club, pep club Ambition: Biology career Always on the go . . . very active in school... a good friend to all. MARK PUTETTI Mark November 17, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Reading, arguing, sleeping Activities: Treasurer of Italian III Club, Pep Club, President of Radio Club, Junior Achievement, Yearbook Staff Ambition: Audiologist Will talk about anything ... Is he really a genius? . . . one of the good guys in Wilby. RANDY QUINN March 3, 1951 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Playing guitar, swimming, football, pool Ambition: A connoisseur of fine foods Shy but cute . . . keeps mostly to him- self. OSWALDE QUINONES Ozzie September 13, 1949 Driggs Hobbies: Pool, swimming Ambition: To make a million bucks someday Carefree, pleasing personality. WILLIAM RAMIREZ Willie June 19, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Look for girls Activities: Baseball, C.Y.O. Basketball Ambition: Be sucessful in business world Talkative ... in and out of trouble . . . likes girls and sports. JOEL RASKIN October 21, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Basketball, swimming, tennis Activities: Spanish III Club, Phi Beta Fraternity, Swimming I, Tennis I, II, III, IV Ambition: Lawyer Determined . . . devoted . . . devious. 51 KEVIN RAYEL Tucker August 9, 1951 Buck's Hill Hobbies: Basketball, skiing, golfiing Activities: Football II and III, IV, Track II and IV, Prom Committee, Student Council Ambition: College Council’s left arm BETTY JEAN REEDER Shortie July 9, 1951 Hobbies: Reading, roller skating, sewing Activities: Glee Club Ambition: Secretary Very talkative . . . friend to all. CONCETTA RINALDI Connie February 12, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Swimming, sewing, tennis Activities: Pep Club I, Freshman-Sopho- more Honor Society, Junior and Senior Prom Committees, Emerald Staff I, II, Press Club I, II, Senior Class Secretary, National Honor Society, Italian Club II, Vice-President; Italian Club III Secre- tary; Billiards Club, YWCA, Class Play Ambition: Teacher Always ready to lend a helping hand . . . sweet and friendly. ROBERT RINALDI Rocco October 23, 1951 St. Margaret's Hobbies: Baseball, swimming, girls Activities: Football I and II, Baseball I-IV, Yearbook Staff, Junior and Senior Prom Committee, C.Y.O. Basketball Ambition: Physical Education Teacher Well dressed . . . good natured . . . polite . . . cool, calm and collected. DIANA DEBORAH RINALDI Bird or Di August 30, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Sewing, playing records, swim- ming Activities: DECA Club, Radio Club, Pep Club, Yearbook, Class Play, C.Y.O. Ambition: IBM Sweet disposition . . . always ready with a smile. DAVID ALBINI RINALDI Tarzan August 3, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Building models, repairing cars Activities: Baseball, basketball, football, C.Y.O., Pep Club Ambition: Veterinarian Always smiling . . . very dependable. 52 DONNA ROSA Don Mary Abbott bowling, skating, October 6, 1951 Hobbies: Skiing, swimming Activities: Italian II and III Club, Year- book Staff, Room Representative IV, Principal’s Office Staff. YMCA, Mul- ventae Ambition: English Teacher Everyone’s friend . . . kind and con siderate. WILLIAM RUBBO Bill March 8, 1950 Merriman Hobbies: Cars, racing, pool Activities: C.Y.O. Ambition: Undecided Extremely sharp wit . . . easy to get along with. CAROLYN ROBINS Charlie, Nuch January 18, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Swimming, water skiing Activities: Pep Club, Yearbook, French Club, Spanish Club, Radio Club, Class Play. Honor Society, Senior Planning Board Ambition: Language Teacher Conscientious student . . . well man- nered and sincere. DENNIS ROUSSEAU Den-Den” April 5, 1951 St. Anne’s Hobbies: Swimming, golf, pool Activities: C.Y.O. Ambition: Undecided Seldom seen . . . always on the go! GERARD J. RYAN Gerry May 3, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Baseball, football, hunting. Billiards Activities: Spanish Club, Pep Club, C.Y.O., Billiards Club, Room Repre- sentative Ambition: Teacher Enjoys sports . . . well liked by every- one . . . personality plus. ELIZABETH ROSADO Lizzy April 7, 1951 Joseph P. Kennedy, N.Y. Hobbies: Swimming, bowling, talking, listening to soul and Latin music Ambition: Secretary Lizzy is New York’s loss but our gain . . . a true friend to all . . . reliable. 53 IANE RYAN Lizzy August 29, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Swimming, tennis, music Activities: Spanish Club, Radio Club, Pep Club, Billiards Club, Office Worker, Yearbook Staff Ambition: Dental Hygienist Always lots of fun . . . unpredictable .. . dedicated. SUSAN SANTORO Sue November 10, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Skating, swimming, horseback riding Activities: Junior and Senior Prom Committee, Yearbook Staff, Pep Club, Guidance Staff, Italian III Club, C.Y.O., Class Play, Prospect Drum Corps Ambition: Elementary School Teacher Known by all . . . active in school af- fairs . . . winner of DAR award. DAVID SAGINARIO Sa February 25, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Blues and folk music, song- writing, guitar, bass records Activities: Spanish I and III Club, Band I, II, III, IV, Senior and Junior Prom Committee, Class Play Committee, Bas- ketball I Ambition: Attend college Fun loving . . . devilish and prankster describes Dave to a tee. LORRAINE SAUNDERS Rain June 11, 1951 Hendricken Hobbies: Karate, music Activities: Basketball, J.A. Ambition: IBM Operator Quiet but defensive (Karate queen) . . . a good kid also with a smile on her face. 54 LEONARD SAMELA Lenny August 3, 1951 Driggs Activities: Room Representative I, II. Ill; Freshman-Sophomore Honor Soci- ety; Student Council I II, III, Italian II President; Junior Class President, Junior Prom Committee; Yearbook Staff; Italian III Club, Vice-President of National Honor Society, Senior Class President, Senior Prom Committee, Baseball I-IV, Co-Capt. IV; Football I-IV, Co-Capt. IV Ambition: Law or Engineering Mr. Collegiate ... a real worker in everything he does . . . will go far. IOYCE DOROTHY SCHIFILITI December 19, 1949 Kingsbury Hobbies Sewing, boys, reading Activities: Senior Prom Committee Ambition: Fashion Designer Sweet . . . cute girl ... a great friend and a wonderful personality. ELIZABETH SCHULTE Betty December 13, 1951 Buck's Hill Hobbies: Tennis, swimming Activities: Pep Club, Y.W.C.A., C.Y.O. Ambition: Teacher Easy to get along with . . . very friendly . . . good all around kid. LOUIS SCOZZAFAVA Lou June 3, 1950 Buck's Hill Hobbies Football, basketball, swimming, cars Activities: Baseball, Basketball I, N.R.R., Soccer I. W.M.C., Italian III Ambition: Electronic Engineer Witty . . . friendly . . . always ready with a smile for the girls. KAREN SEMROW February 27, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Ice skating, reading Activities: National Honor Society, Yearbook Staff, German Club Ambition: High School Teacher Very intelligent ... a true friend . . . a smile for everyone. SHARON SHEEHAN November 4, 1951 Buck's Hill Hobbies: Painting Activities: Tennis Club II and IV, Pep Club Ambition: Artist A warm and understanding girl but don't let that red hair fool you. DEBORAH SIHAU Debe August 3, 1951 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Painting Activities: Yearbook Staff, YMCA. Mul- ventae Ambition: Art Teacher Quiet . . . unassuming . . . rare sense of humor . . . easy going manner. WILLIAM SILEO Bill August 14, 1951 Mary Abbott School Hobbies: Music, swimming, bowling, basketball Activities: Yearbook Staff, Press Club, Italian II and III Club, Senior Prom Committee, Radio Club, J.A. Ambition: Physics Teacher Quick sense of humor . . . very depend- able . . . with Bill around who knows the difference between salt and sugar. 55 LYNN CHARLOTTE SILVERMAN Lynnie-Pooh March 2, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Tennis, swimming, reading Activities: French Club, Tennis Team. Emerald Staff, Yearbook Staff, National Honor Society, Library Staff Ambition: Undecided Fantastic personality . . . always smiling . . . Sue’s other half. DIANE SIROIS Di September 4, 1951 St. Anne’s Hobbies: Dancing, painting, playing records Activities: Bookkeeping III Club, C.Y.O. Ambition: Travel and be a success in the business world Friendly and good natured . . . always willing to lend a helping hand . . . will be a success in the business world. JEFFREY SMALL Jeff Nov. 11, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Surfing, cards, sleeping, and «iris Activities: Phi Beta Frat., Swim Team, Class Play Ambition: To become a lawyer Quiet.. . shy . . . well-mannered. JOHN SMITH Smitty September 1, 1949 Merriman Hobbies: Bowling, swimming, pool Activities: M.Y.F. Ambition: Further education and go into business Quiet but ambitious ... a friend who can be relied upon. MARILYN SUE SMITH Smitty March 27, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Swimming, tennis, postcard collecting, music Activities: French Club, Glee Club, Tennis Team, Sigma Tau Sorority Ambition: English Education Sweet and silly . . . never a dull mo- ment . . . good voice. MICHELE SMITH Shelly October 4, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Sewing, painting, sketching, tennis, swimming Activities: Pep Club. Tennis Team, Art Club, Spanish Club, Guidance Staff, President of Phi Delta Sorority, Senior Prom Committee Ambition: Successful Fashion Designer Cute and lively . . . always smiling . . . is friendly to all but can she talk? 56 SHARON LORETTA SMITH Sherry April 4, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Bowling, swimming Ambition: Secretary Refreshing laughter . . . youthful glow . . . friendship is forever . . . Sherry Hi . ROSLYN SANDRA SPIEGELMAN Roz August 30, 1951 Beth David Academy Hobbies: Tennis, swimming, attending sports events Activities: Phi Delta Sorority I, II, III, IV; French Club II, III, IV, Emerald Staff I, II, III, IV, Press Club II, III IV, National Honor Society, Guid- ance I, II, III, IV, Varsity Tennis Team II, III, IV, Room Representative IV, School March of Dimes Drive, Pep Club, Yearbook Staff, Class Play, Senior Prom Committee, YWCA, Interclub Council of Jewish Community Center. Ambition: Corporate Lawyer Active in school and community proj- ects . . . always gives a helping hand with a smile. HUGH SMOLIN May 3, 1951 Kingsbury Folk music, photography, stereo Activities: Spanish Club, J.A., AZA, U.S.U. Ambition: To be rich or famous An all around . . . fun to be with . . . liked by all. ROBERT JEFFREY SOLOMON Bobby May 27, 1951 Beth David Academy Hobbies: Playing the trumpet, lock- smithing Activities: National Honor Society, Wilby Band, Inter-High Dance Band, Spanish III Club, Spanish II Club Ambition: To become an M.D. With his extraordinary vocabulary his musical mind is always composing new ideas. ROSEMARY STACK Ro August 8, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Bowling Activities: Spanish II Club, Future Nurses Club Ambition: Nursing Very friendly . . . always ready with a helping hand. GAIL SUGDINIS August 11, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Dancing, yoga, horseback rid- ing, building puzzles, sewing Activities: Cheerleading, Yearbook Staff, Class Play Committee Ambition: College bound Carefree . . . happy-go-lucky . . . sweet smile. 57 MARY SULLIVAN October 31, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Bowling, swimming, music Activities: Press Club, French II and III Club, Radio Club Ambition: Math Teacher Pleasant smile . . . very popular . . . nice to know. SUSAN SUNDEL Sue October 30, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Skiing, swimming, tennis, col- lecting blown glass Activities: French Club, Yearbook Staff, Library Staff, Emerald Staff, Sigma Tau Sorority, Prom Committee, Class Play dresser. . . Lynn’s other half. Ambition: Special Education Great personality . . . cute . . . smart dresser. GREGORY SULLIVAN Greg December 2, 1951 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Painting, swimming Activities: Football I, II, III, IV, Track I, II. Art Club Ambition: Biologist Nice person . . . will be successful in whatever he chooses . . . one of Wilby’s best looking boys. JOHN TRAINOR March 30, 1951 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Swimming, dancing Activities: Art Club, Class Play Ambition: Data Processing Friendly . . . quiet . . . easy to get along with. NANCY TRUE The Brain September 30, 1951 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Skiing, sailing, reading, paint- ing, tennis, traveling, cooking Activities: Chess Club, Press Club, Ger- man Club, Literary Annual, NAVA Ski Club, Lab assistant in BSCS Course, Junior Engineering and Technical So- ciety, Art Club Ambition: Doctorate in Naval Architec- ture or Marine Engineering Usually has something to say about everything ... a very bright girl with a bright future. GWEN N. TALMADGE Gwenn December 17, 1951 Algonquin Activities: Spanish Club, Emerald Staff, Guidance Staff Ambition: Elementary School Teacher Liked by all—easy going—sociable. 58 MATTHEW VACCARO Matty July 15, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Cars, all spores Activities: Italian Club Ambition: Undecided Easy going. . . good sense of humor. LOUIS VALENTINO December 9, 1950 Buck's Hill Hobbies: Music, dancing, pool, parties, all sports Activities: President of DECA Club, Football I-IV, Billiards Club, Class Play, C.Y.O. Vice Pres.; Junior and Senior Prom Committees Ambition: Clothing Designer Always ready for good fun . . . good natured . .. popular. DANIEL MICHAEL VECCA Vec August 20, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Swimming, pool, sports Activities: Billiards Club, Pep Club, Junior and Senior Prom Committees Ambition: Undecided Easy going . . . fun to be with . . . warm and sincere. MICHAEL VEILLETTE Spuds January 25, 1952 Driggs Hobbies: Swimming, cars Activities: French II and III Club Ambition: Undecided A very good friend with a great sense of humor . . . easy to get along with. MAUREEN ELAINE VEILLEUX Moe August 18, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Swimming, water skiing, skat- ing, racing, playing piano Activities: Junior Prom Committee, Mr. Membrino’s Staff, Secretary and Vice Pres, of C.Y.O. Ambition: Executive Secretary Quiet . . . pleasant friend . . . always smiling. DIANE VanHOOSER Van March 18, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Dancing, sewing Activities: Sec. of Bookkeeping III Club, Yearbook Staff, Senior Prom Commit- tee, Mr. Donahue’s Staff Ambition: Accountant Good sense of humor . . . always smil- ing. 59 PAUL A. VELEZIS Greek December 10, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Carpentry, basketball Activities: Chess Club Ambition: Teacher Can be depended upon . . . always there in time in need. DONNA VERNO January 14, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Swimming, tennis, sketching Activities: Junior and Senior Prom Com- mittee, Room Representative, Pep Club, Honor Society, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Emerald, Yearbook Staff, Class Play Ambition: Teacher Class sophisticate . . . stylish dresser . . . pleasant personality. PATRICIA A. WALSH Pat September 4, 1951 Washington Hobbies: Playing the guitar, skiing, dancing, swimming Activities: Press Club, Junior Class Room Rep., Radio Club, Junior and Senior Prom Committee, C.Y.O. Ambition: Registered Nurse Quiet but friendly to all . . . always smiling . . . fun to be with. ROBIN WAGGE Rob May 24, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Skiing, dancing Activities: Cheerleading I, II, and III, Room Representative I, II, III, Editor- in-Chief, Literary Annual, National Honor Society, co-chairman, March of Dimes. Member of New Haven Ballet and Hartford Ballet Ambition: Lawyer or professional dancer Great personality . . . warm smile . a great friend to everyone . . . fantastic with ideas. MARY VITKAUSKAS Mar December 19, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Cooking, sewing, traveling, driving Ambition: Nurse Easy going . . . kind and understanding. RICHARD WASHINGTON Ricky November 27, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Bowling, sports, playing piano Activities: Basketball II and III, Junior and Senior Prom Committees Ambition: Become successful in any- thing I do A bright kid who’s friendly to all . . interested in sports . . . faithful Wilby- ite. 60 SHELTON M. WASHINGTON Moe September 28, 1950 Driggs Hobbies: Reading, singing, pool Activities: Football I-III, Track, O.A.A.S., Prom Committee Ambition: Salesman Carefree . . . always joking . . . class flirt. LINDA WEAVER Doodles April 12, 1951 Washington Hobbies: Dancing, baking, water skiing, swimming, parties, bowling, pool Activities: Pep Club, Class Play. YWCA, Italian II and III Club, Year- book Staff, Future Nurses Club, Latin II Committee, Junior Prom Committee Ambition: Elementary Education Linda is talkative and friendly . . . always full of fun . . . sparkling per- sonality . . . never a dull momenr. LINDA WEST Lin August 24, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Riding around, listening to records and dancing Activities: DECA, Yearbook Staff, Senior Prom Committee Ambition: Secretary Quiet and shy till you get to know her . . . loves to cook, warm and sincere. DANIEL WHEELER DAN December 2, 1950 Algonquin Hobbies: Swimming, girl watching, wa- ter skiing, racing, shooting pool, work- ing Activities: C.Y.O., DECA I and II, Drum Corps, Junior Achievement, Class Play, Glee Club Ambition: Executive or star in Broad- way musical Carefree . . . always cheerful . . . friendly personality and easy to get along with. DAVID WHITE W hitey June 30, 1950 Webster Hobbies: Girls, girls more girls Activities: Co-captain of Basketball Team Ambition: Salesman Fun loving ... a class comedian, but a great friend to all . . . whiz on the basketball court. GRACE WHITE February 23. 1951 Slocum Hobbies: Reading, records, bowling, traveling Activities: Glee Club Ambition: Elementary School Teacher Quiet . . . but a true friend to all. 61 fANET YOUNG Jan April 21, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Reading, swimming, skiing Activities: Pep Club, Spanish II and 111 Club, Yearbook Staff, Class Play Com- mittee, Ski Club, Mr. Donahue’s Staff Ambition: Kindergarten teacher and be happy Easy going ... a friendly person who is fun to be with. SUSAN ZABBARRO Sue June 6, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Water skiing, sewing, going to the drags Activities: C.Y.O., Press Club, Senior Prom Committee Ambition: Fashion Designer A cute little kid . . . always lots of laughs. GARY ZUELLA June 23, 1951 Hendricken Hobbies: All sports Activities: Vice President of Chess Club, Italian Club II and HI. C.Y.O., Radio Club, Billiards Club, Yearbook Staff, Yearbook Photographer, Senior Prom Committee, Class Play Ambition: Teacher Happy go luck . . . always cheerful . . . never a dull moment. 62 CAMERA SHY ROBERT ARMSTRONG Bob July 25, 1951 Algonquin Activities: Bookkeeping Club, C.Y.O. Basketball Team Ambition: Certified Public Account Kind and friendly nature . . . active C.Y.O. member . . . easy to get along with . . . nice to know. LYNDA CHERYL BEALE Rap’s wife September 17, 1950 Slocum Hobbies: Collecting shoes Activities: Community organizer Ambition: Fashion Designer Fun-loving . . . mystifying. RICHARD GORDON Flash September 23, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Football, skiing Ambition: Enter into business field Has a sixth sense for trouble . . . likes way out music. HERBERT A. JABS, JR. Skip April 17, 1951 McTernan Hobbies: Skiing, swimming, boating and sports car racing Activities: Architecture or Engineering Eccentric . . . impulsive . . . always on the go. JUDITH A. JACKMAN Judy or Jack February 21, 1951 Memorial School Hobbies: Bowling, swimming, dancing Ambition: Housewife and secretary Great person with a fine sense of humor . . . will succeed in future because she knows what she wants. MARVA JOHNSON August 7, 1951 Sere High School, Siparia, Trinidad, West Indies Hobbies: Reading, singing, sports Ambition: Doctor of medicine Sweet and friendly . . . sincere . . . sure to be a success. BARRY KNAPP Bar August 6, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Collecting record albums, bowling, pool, speed boat racing Ambition: Make money Best window opener in Wilby . . . easy going. THOMAS STANLEY Thom mi July 21, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Dancing, singing, skating, bowling, swimming, tennis, soccer Activities: Senior Room Representative, Senior Prom Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Frenh II III Club. Glee Club Ambition: Do something useful for mankind! A Mod dresser with a quick laugh . . . well liked by everyone. FRANCES TEWKSBURY Fran March 19, 1951 Eastview Junior High, Ohio Activities: Peace Club Ambition: Psychology or art Always smiling . . . pleasing personality. 63 Autographa CONNIE AND MORRIS Junior Prom Left to right: Nick Gugliotti, Linda Lanese, Donna Guerrera, Len Samela. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS JUNIOR CLASS ADVISOR Mr. Wise 69 4 1st row, left to right: Co-capts. Jim Little, Len Samela. 2nd row: Jim DiRienzo, John Pilla, Lew Scmprini, Kevin Rayel, Tom Fonti, Bill Kelly, John Davis, Jim Battistrada. Tony Ramonas. 3rd row: Ken McKecman, Bob Rein, A1 Selph, John Gagain, Jim Carriero, Brian Lavoie, Dale Ciccarelli, LeMark Henderson. 4th row: Rich DiChiara, Rich Finkel, Mike McKeeman, Chuck Beaudoin. Ron Hayes, Bill Fortier, Rich Genovese, Gary Sills, Asst. Coach Jim Krayeski. 5th row: Bill Mikolsky, Dennis Dressel, John Hamilton, Lou Valentino, Carmen Rosa, Greg Sulli- van, Morris Soloman, Joe Atkins, Gene Kadish, Mike Lugauskas, Asst. Coach Joe Parisi. 6th row: Head Coach Fred O'Brien, Nate Vecsaro, Gary Salvatore, John Greco. Pete Culhane, Ted Korotie, Victor Atkins. FOOTBALL The Wilby High School football team concluded a very successful season on November 28, Thanks- giving Day, before a crowd of 4,000 at Municipal Stadium. The team was led by Co-captains Jim Little and Len Samela who were both among the top ten scorers in the Naugatuck Valley League. The team was made up of many talented and experienced indi- viduals who were the nucleus of a very fine baliclub. Two of the Wildcat's finest performances were against non-league opponents. One, a 20-20 tie with an undefeated Ridgefield team, showed the courage the team had—to come from behind with less than two minutes remaining in the game. The other, a 38-6 win over Immaculate Conception of Danbury, proved the over-all strength of the Wilby offense and defense. These games will remain among the most exciting memories of the 1968 football season. At the close of the season, some of the boys re- ceived special awards. They are as follows: Jim Little: All-City, All-Valley, Most Valuable Player (Wilby), Outstanding Back (Wilby), 1st An- nual James Lee Award (Most Valuable Player in the NVL). Tom Fonti: All-City, All-Valley, Best Defensive Player (Wilby), Civitan Sportsman Award. Len Samela: All-City, Most Valuable Player (Wilby). Ted Korotie: All-City, All-Valley. The 1968 version of the Wilby High football team would like to take this opportunity to wish Coach O'Brien and the Cats of '69 the best of luck next season. 72 Season Record WE THEY Forfeit Win Watertown Ridgefield Torrington Naugatuck Kennedy Immaculate Conception Kolbe Sacred Heart Samela unloads. A few words of wisdom. Jamboree Torrington Kennedy TOTAL Losses Touchdown!! Charlie on the ro. Quarterback Lenny Samela on a keeper, DiChiara on a short gainer. Johnny on a tackle. Tom receives Civitan Sportsman Award From left to ri«ht, 1st row: Robert McKenna, Richard Washington, Co-captains Jamie Corkindale. and Dave White, Ken Gatling, Ted Korotie, Julius Harrison. 2nd row: Larry Chapman, Bili Murphy, Howard Davis, Barry Sullivan, Glenn Howard, John Greco. 3rd row: Joe Atkins. Bill Mikolsky, Tom Dupont, Tom Weaver, Fred Palomba, and Coach Jack Delaney. Back: Manager Larry Butler, Dennis Lewis. Missing: Jim Battistrada. BASKETBALL Coach Jack Delaney looked to our basketball sea- son as a rebuilding year. Faced with the loss of all but one of the starting five including All-Stater Art Williams, Coach Delaney and his cagers had a lot of hard work ahead of them. He placed his hopes for a successful campaign in co-captains Dave White and Jamie Corkindale. Corkindale’s outstanding ef- fort of the season was a 28 point output against Sacred Heart. Delaney also looked to Julius Harrison and Ken Gatling, two former junior varsity players. Under the guiding hand of Coach Delaney, the Wildcats were made into a sound offensive unit. Due to a lack of experience the Cats suffered several overtime defeats. In the first four contests Wilby suffered defeats but only after the opposing team felt their claws. Wilby picked up its first victory against Kennedy 67-62. Harrison carried a high of 31 points. After losing to Crosby, the Cats had one of their best games of the season before falling to Watertown 66-63 in double overtime. After an exciting win over Tor- rington, Wilby dropped its next five games, some of which were heartbreakers. Wilby rebounded by over- taking Kennedy 72-66 in double overtime. Senior Ken Gatling sparked the Cats with 27 points. How- ever, Wilby saw no more victories in their last five games. Wilby managed to place Julius Harrison, a Senior center, on the All-City first team and the All-Valley second team. His superb all around play helped him win these honors. Throughout the season, the spirited Wildcats showed aggressiveness and untiring hustle until the final buzzer. With the loss of four starting seniors, Coach De- laney will again have to look to his junior varsity to find a winning combination for next year. The class of '69 wishes Coach Delaney and the Wilby Cagers every success for victorious seasons in the years to come. 77 SCORES THEY Pulaski East Catholic Immaculate Conception Sacred Heart Kennedy Crosby Watertown Torrington Torrington Ansonia Watertown Immaculate Conception Naugatuck Kennedy Sacred Heart Ansonia Naugatuck Bristol Eastern Crosby John goes for the bucket. Whoa. SENIORS James Corkindale, Julius Harrison, Rob McKenna, Ken Gatling, Ted Korotie, Dave White and Rich Washington kneeling. Wilby’s All City up for two. Co-captains Dave White, Jim Corkindale. Up, up, and away. Kenny with a short jumper. Bob with two from the corner That ball better go in in Mir am Leti io right, Isi row: Co-captain Cindy Clemente, Coach Miss Montvill, Co-captain Sandy Hunter. 2nd row Sharon Dubuque, Vanessa Gatling, Sue Boulanger, Ginny Corbo, Robin Joseph. Pat Lanoue, Carole Lamontagne. 2rd row: Lorraine Saunders, Gerry Booker, Diane Lawson. Linda Dellino, Phil Ensero. GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL 1968-69 saw girls' basketball begin at Wilby. Our team did fairly well in its first season and finished their campaign with a 3-5 record. Offensive leaders were Cindy Clemente and Carole Lamontagne while the rebounding chores were ably handled by Sue Boulanger, Pat Lanoue and Lorraine Saunders. The playmakers of the team were Gerry Booker and Robin Joseph, who also lent valuable offensive assistance. The team was ably coached and supervised by Miss Marguerite Montvill. Seniors on the team were Linda Delfino, Robin Joseph, Carole Lamontagne and Lorraine Saunders. Summary: WE THEY Catholic High 19 42 Watertown 15 28 St. Mary's 23 16 Wolcott 20 12 Notre Dame 17 27 Wolcott 16 14 Watertown 24 46 Notre Dame 21 30 From left to right, 1st row: Gary Karmen, Mitch Orkin. 2nd row: Fred Gilden, Richard Mastroianni, George Gaylord, Terry Ryan, Charles Beaudoin, Roy Fitzgerald. 3rd row: Dave Plumb, Howard Silverman, Hank Becker, Frank Vitone, Bob Boland, James Beaudoin. 4th row: Micky Verno, Dave Dillon, Mark Wilenchik, Jay Derwin, John Birenbaum, Elliot Kaplan. 5th row: Assistant 'coach Mr. Fossbender, Angelo Mackris, Gil Cyr, Roger Therrien. SWIMMING The 1968-69 Wilby Swim Team had another re- markable year, tallying a 9-5 won lost record in dual meet competition. In the N.V.L. meet, Wilby was not so successful, placing fourth, bowing to the pow- erhouses Naugatuck, Crosby and Kennedy. Compiling 94 points, Wilby ranked fifth in the C.I.A.C Class L state meet. Gil Cyr was the only gold medal winner for Wilby with the astonishing total of 379.9 points. The medley relay team of Karmen, Ryan, Verno, and Orkin placed second with a would be” school record time 1:49.9. Because of the limited depth, Coach Genova had to depend on double winner performances from mem- bers of his varsity squad. Co-captain Zach Karmen, Terry Ryan, and Mickey Verno of the first relay team, frequently took the first relay along with their indi- vidual events. Junior George Gaylord often took both the 200 and the grueling 400 yard freestyle with Co-captain Mitch Orkin often dominating the 50 and the 100 free style. Rick Mastroianni, senior, was the anchor man for both relays, due to perfectly timed starts. The future looks bright for Coach Genova's tank- ers. Returning juniors include: Terry Ryan, George Gaylord, Charles Beaudoin. Hank Becker and Fred Gilden. Sophomores Gil Cyr (currently holding the school, pool and N.V.L. records in diving), and Mickey Verno will be invaluable assets to the team next year and the year after. State Meet Standouts 200 yard Medley Relay (Karmen, Ryan, Verno, Orkin) 2nd Place Diving Gil Cyr 1st 100 Free Roy Fitzgerald 12th 100 Back Gary Karmen 4th 100 Breast Terry Ryan 6th Hank Becker 7th 400 yard Relay (Mastroianni, Fitzgerald, Gaylord, 7th 84 Orkin) Record WE THEY Milford 56 36 Hillhouse 62 33 Wilbur Cross 56 26 Xavier 56 39 Gilbert 54 41 Hamden 40 55 Naugatuck 36 59 Plainville 57 38 Torrington 56 39 Crosby 36 59 Kennedy 38 57 Middletown 50 45 West Haven 40 55 North Haven 52 43 SENIORS Roy Fitzgerald, Rick Mastroianni, Mitch Orkin, Gary Karmen. Get a haircut, you will ?o faster! Coach and Co-Captains Orkin and Karmen. Peace brother, except if we lose! All State Gil Cyr. ‘'Stretch” Karmen. BASEBALL The Wilby High School baseball team, under first-year coach Mario Ciarlo, completed a very successful season Wed. May 28, with a very impressive victory over Immaculate Conception of Danbury. After a very slow start the Wildcats gained momentum and at one point had a 7 game winning streak and finished with a 11-6 won-lost record. Leading hitter Paul Sirois, a senior, was injured midway through the season but still managed to maintain a .434 batting average. He was followed by Senior Jim Monroe who finished with a .371 average. Sophomore pitcher Mike Verno showed much promise as he completed the season with a 2-0 record. Co-Capts. Bob Rinaldi and Len Samela contributed greatly to the Cats offensive power as they hit .302 and .315 re- spectively. Even after regular season play was completed the Wildcat 9 hoped to make the tournament and hoped to play more baseball under the Wilby name. When the bids were finally counted the Cats were 17th but only the top 16 teams were taken. This was a great let down for the fine Wilby ball club. However, the season was not a total disappointment. Wilby tied for first place in the city and tied for second place in the Naugatuck Valley. Just as proof of the talent which the Wilby ball club had they placed three members on the All-Valley first team and two members received honorable mention. Jim Monroe, Len Samela and Paul Sirois made the first team while Bob Rinaldi and freshman Howie Land received honorable mention. With some fine ballplayers returning, Coach Ciarlo should again turn out an outstanding team next year. The Wildcat 9” of '69 wishes the best of luck to Mr. Ciarlo and the Cats of '70. SENIORS 1st row: lames Monroe, Bob Rinaldi, and Len Samela. 2nd row: Bill O'Keefe, Gary Karmen, and Bob McKenna. 1st row, left to ri.eht: Bill O'Keefe, Gary Karmen, Co-Capt. Len Genova, Glen Howard, Vin Torretta, Paul Sirois, Joe Catilina, Samela. Co-Capt. Bob Rinaldi. Bob McKenna, lim Monroe. Ken McKeeman. 4th row: Head Coach Mario Ciarlo, Howie 2nd row Mike McKeeman. Tom Dupont, John Hamilton, John Land. Bob DiLeo. Ray Galli. Missin from photo: Bob Matzkevich. Grccco, Fred Palomba, Mike Verno. 3rd row: Asst. Coach Dick A 1st row: Jim Battistrada, Tom Weaver, Lamarc Henderson, James Little. 2nd row: Bob Graham, Louis Semprini, Anthony Ramonas, (Ed Walton), James Diliberto, Wilks Butler, Carmen Rosa, William Guerra. 3rd row: Keith McCurrach, Bill Mikolsky, Hiram Hall, Terry Ryan, George Gaylord, Paul Herring, Mike Kelly, Jack Kaplan, Fred Strumph, (Dave Zachini). 4th row: John McVerry, John Corso, Ken Epstein, David Murray. 5th row: Vic Atkins, Mike Lugashas, Joe Atkins, Bob Devito, Jeff Bowman. TRACK This year's track team had a comparatively success- ful season with a record of 2-8. Coach Fred O’Brien was aided by assistant coach Aldo Cipriano. Wilby had many individual stars this year. Heading the list is Captain Jim Little with his extraordinary jumping ability. Junior Lemarc Henderson was a standout in the high, broad and triple jumps. Morse Solomon, a sophomore, showed a massive improve- ment, winning the quarter mile in many dual meets and ranked 1st in the city meet. Football star Ted Karotie showed his speed in the half mile, his agility in the high jumj), and his power in the shot put. Jim Battistrada, Louis Valentino, Fred Strumph, Ken Epstein, Antony Ramonas, Bill Miklosky, Bob Graham, and Dennis Dressel excelled in the field events. 92 ____i_ 1st row, 1 to r: Co-Captain Carol Lamontagne, Kathy Woitke, Mary Reale, Sue Sundcl, Lynn Sil- verman, Robin Joseph, Gary Lichenstein, Debbie Gibeault, Joel Androphy, Bob Kerzncr. 2nd row: Co-captain Harold Cohen, Pat Lanoue, Jeanne Bienvenue, Elliot Kaplan, Jon Birenbaum, Dave Gotler, Elliot Androphy, Stan Juda, Coach, Mr. Fossbender. TENNIS TEAM The Wilby High Tennis Team has had its most successful season in its history. Under the direction of Coach Ed Fossbender and Co-captains Carol Lamontagne and Harold Cohen, the team finished with a 9-0-1 record. The boys team had a record of 5-0, beating Naugatuck 3 times, and Crosby and Kennedy each once. The girls accounted for four victories, beating Woodbury twice, and Kennedy and Watertown each once. The only blemish came from a tie with the girls' team of Watertown. 94 SENIOR LETTERMEN Left to right: (Co-captain) Carole Lamontagne, Robin Joseph, (Co- captain Harold Cohen (Buby), Sue Sundel and Lynn Silverman. 95 Left to Right: Coach Dan Cicchetti, Co-Capt. A1 Blancato, Ed Silva, John Putetti, Barry Sullivan, Bill Murphy, Tom Dorso, and Co-Capt. Bob Brown. GOLF The Wilby Golf Team compiled a 7 and 7 won-lost record but played better golf than their record shows. Led by co-captains Bob Brown and A1 Blancato, and receiving strong help from Bill Murphy, the team’s overall play provided Coach Dan Cicchetti with his most powerful team ever. Starting slowly, the Wilby team finished as the N.V.L. and city spoilers by beating Crosby and Watertown twice, and in the final match, defeating powerful Sacred Heart. The victory knocked the Hearts out of top place in the city. Helping out and giving depth to the team were: Tom Dorso, Barry Sullivan, John Putetti and Ed Silva. SCORES Wilby 1 Naugatuck Wilby 2 Kennedy Wilby 5 Anson ia Wilby 1 Kennedy Wilby 4 Ansonia Wilby 0 Torrington Wilby 1 Naugatuck Wilby 0 Torrington Wilby 3 Watertown Wilby 3 Crosby Wilby 1 Sacred Heart Wilby 3 Watertown Wilby 4 Crosby Wilby 3 Sacred Heart % U-FORMATION Carol Rimany, Gail Sugdinis—substitute, Diane Thompson, Cheryl Berwisht, Linda Lanese. Marie Kenney, Ellen Burke, Margot Rodney, Denise Marcella, Dale Pettinichi, back middle, substitutes; Lorraine Brandolini, Pat Lanoue, Christine Mackie. CO-CAPTAINS Linda Lanese and Marie Kenney THE CHEERLEADERS Look out—Look out—Look out—Here we come! This familiar expression was used to cheer our teams, whether on the brink of defeat or victory. This year the cheerleaders’ attire was slightly modified. Bright green and white pleated culotte dresses were worn by the girls. The cheerleaders practiced faithfully through- out the summer to the end of basketball season and returned to achieve perfection out on the floor. Now that the year has ended they send their best of luck to the new co-captains, Carol Rimany and Diane Thompson. Also gratitude goes out to Mr. West who formed a Pep Club at Wilby that displayed school spirit at its best. 102 YEARBOOK OFFICERS Left to Right: Linda Ditoto secretary, Robert Brown president, Ann Garafola vice-president, Nancy Coatta artist. 103 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 1st row, left to right: Ronald Androphy, Ann Marie Garafola, Lenny Samela. 2nd row: Lynn Sil- verman, Richard Charpie, Helen Krawczyk, Evelyn Klein. 3rd row: Robin Wagge, Dave Rinaldi, Robert Solomon. 4th row: Mr. Dubuque, advisor; Carolyn Robins, John D Amelia, Vickie Orsini, Hugh Smolin, William Bouteiller. AFRO-AMERICAN CLUB 1st row, left to right: Kenneth Miller, President; Ellen Burke, Secretary; Mr. Melvin Jones, ad- visor. 2nd row: Barbara Ligon, Vice President; Deidre Wright, Reporter. 104 JUNIOR PROM COMMITTEE 1st row, left to right: Len Samela, Donna Guerrera, Linda Lanese, Nick Gugliotti. 2nd row: Judie Hock, Ricky Washington, Helen Krawczyk, Cathi Fitzgerald, Kathy Johnson, Linda Larson. 3rd row: Cheryl Berwisht, Marie Kenney, Danny Vecca, A1 Blancato, Bob Brown, Patty Walsh, Ellen Marron, Susan Sundel. 4th row: Janice Johnson, Sue Santoro, William Petty, Joyce McGrath, Rich DiChiara, Debby Onofreo, Roslyn Spiegelman, Lynn Silverman, Anna DiBartolomeo. 5th row: Ellen Burke, Nancy Coatta, Linda Delfino, Ronnie Crocco, Katy Daly, Judi Massetti, Dale Pettinic- chi. 6th row: Connie Rinaldi, Robert Rinaldi, Agnes Duva, Lou Valentino, Linda Ditoto, Debbie McGovern, Gail Sugdinis. 7th row: Morris Bilanceri, Bob Giacomi, Dave Saginario. RADIO CLUB 105 1st row, left to right: Robert Giacomi, Joseph Giantoni, treasurer. 2nd row: Donald Paolino, pro- gram director; Mark Putteti, President. 3rd row: James Diliberto, Vice President; Ken Cunningham. 4th row: William Sileo. 106 ITALIAN III CLUB 1st row, left to right: Marie Kenney, Nicholas Gugliotti, Morris Bilenceri, Connie Rinaldi. 2nd row: Agnes Duva, Linda Ditoto, Josephine Santapietro, Denise Marcella, Linda Weaver, Donna Guerrera. 3rd row: Karen Lucisano, Janice Philipone, Deborah Onofreo, Dale Pettinicchi Vicki, Orsini, Donna Rosa. 4th row: Linda Delfino, Paula DeRienzo, Sue Santoro, Carol Sparano, Lynda Biondi, Roxanne LaCapra, Anna DiBartholomeo. 5th row: Linda Larson. Dave Rinaldi, Joe Nar- Ciso, Francis Peratti, Len Samela, Judy Massetti. 6th row: Kevin Rayeal, Pat Iacovelo, Joseph Leone. 7th row: William Rubbo, Richard Dallon, Dennis Dressel, Andrew Barra, Robert Giacomi, Wil- liam Sileo, Joe Cichiello. 8th row: Alex Gugliotti, Vito Anzalone, John Damelio, William Murray, Joe Gantoni, Mark Putteti, Robert Crandall, Gary Zuella. SENIOR PROM COMMITTEE 1st row, left to right: Lenny Samela, Nick Gugliotti, Louie Valentino, Judy Hoch, Debbie Adams, Marie Kenny, Susan Chicoine, Lorraine Bibcau, Linda Lanese, Kathy Fitzgerald, Marie Guerrera, Lynda Biondi, Linda Larson. 2nd row: Connie Rinaldi, Vicki Orsini, Mary Ellen Moriarty, Sharon Monerat, Diane Van Heuser, Pat Dillon, Lynn Bertulis, Colette Beaumier, Carolyn McDonald, Thomas Stanley. 3rd row: Susan Hallinan, Mary Anne Garthwait, Ronnie Crocco, Barbara Lange, Sheila Johnson, Joyce McGrath, Linda West, Sue Sundel, Sue Santoro, Barbara Biolo, Helen Krawczyk, Rickie Washington. 4th row: Ellen, Linda Ditoto, Dan Vecca, Nancy Coatta, Ellen Marron, Pat Walsh, Joel Labonte, Gary Buinauskas, Gary Zuella, A1 Blancato, Bobby Brown, Janet Young. 5th row: Dale Pettinichi, Donna Verno, Debbie Onofreo, Agnes Duva, Bobby Rinaldi, Fran M'Sadoques, Roslyn Spiegelman, Linda Delfino, Joseph Cicchielo, Richard Brown Judy Massetti. 6th row: Jane Ryan, Fred Harkins. 7th row: Pete Culhane, Dave Sagnario, William Murray, Gerry Ryan, Dave Howard, Larry Aston, Harold Cohen, Ronald Daigle, Lois Albert, Shelly Smith. SENIOR BAND MEMBERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Paula DiRienzo, Dave Saginario, Debby Adams, Bob Solomon. SENIOR ROOM REPRESENTATIVES LEFT TO RIGHT: Thomas Stanley, Donna Rosa, Karen Drazen, Janice Johnson, Ellen Burke, Lois Albert, Martha Benson, Dale Pettinichi. 107 EMERALD STAFF 1st row, left to right: Vickie Orsini, Jackie Demick, Linda Delfino, Mitch Orkin, editor, Kim Freedman, Robert Kerzner. 2nd row: Steven Broder, Robin Joseph, Mr. West, co-advisor, Gary Lichtstein, John Birnbaum. 3rd row: Nancy Coatta, Conni Rinaldi, Henry Goldstein, Lynn Sil- verman, Sue Sundel. FRENCH III CLUB 1st row: Jackie Demick, Lorraine Brandolini, Robin Joseph, Richard Charpie. 2nd row: Sara Heckelman, Diane Zibell, Carolyn Robins, Faye Madnick, Debbie Williams, Lorraine Bibeau. 3rd row: Richard Brown, Bill O'Keefe, Alan Pronovost, Marilyn Smith, Lynn Silverman, Nadene St. Mary, Barbara Biolo. 4th row: Ronald Daigle, Susan Schaer, Bill Mikolsky Blanch Jeanin, Lois Albert, Colette Beaumier. BILLIARDS CLUB 1st row left to right: Louis Valentino, Ronald Crocco, Fred Harkins, Jane Ryan, Carol Lamontagne, Anne Garafola, Nancy Coatta. 2nd row: Bill O’Keefe, A1 Blancato, Gary Buinauskas, Carolyn Mc- Donald, Morris Bilanceri, Jacqueline Mitchell. 3rd row: Gerry Ryan, Larry Aston, Dave Howard. 4th row: Mr. Wise, Harold Cohen. PRESS CLUB 1st row, left to right: Robin Joseph, Connie Rinaldi, Nancy Coatta, Vickie Orsini, Linda Delfino. 2nd row: Pat Walsh, Mr. West, Sandy Santoro, Gin Corbo, Sue Boulanger. 3rd row: joe Giann- toni, Bill Sileo, Ron Crocco, Lorraine Bibeau. 109 CHESS CLUB 1st row, left to right: Denise Hamilin, Jane Ryan, Mr. Donahue, Lorraine Bibeau, Diane Van Hooser, Carol Lamontagne, Cheryl Berwisht, Janice Filippone, Donna Rosa. 2nd row: Adele Jacob- son, Mrs. Terry’ Flanagan, Sandra Sutterlin, Carolyn McDonald, Mary Ann Garthwait, Mary Ellen Moriarty. 1st row, left to right: Ronald Daigle, Nancy Coatta, Vice President; Gary Zuella, Treasurer; Harold Cohen. 2nd row: Robert Grande, William Guerrera, President; Richard Charpie. 3rd row: Angelo Makris, Cynthia Charpie, Mark Capozzi, John Charpie. 4th row: Mr. Killer, Advisor. MR. DONAHUE’S STAFF SPANISH CLUB 1st row, left to right: Sue Potoff, Reva Katrosar, Barbara Kolins, Linda Lanese, Rocco Sileo, Janet Young, Francine M Sadoques, Fred Harkins. 2nd row: Teresa Scortino, Carolyn Robins, Gwen Talmadge, Kim Freedman, Dave Howard, Janet Hirsch, Vanessa Gatling, Jerry Ryan, Bob Solomon. 3rd row: Rosemary Stack, Judy Olchefski, Ann Garafola, Carlina Herring, Nancy Coatta, Gary Buinauskas, Hugh Smolin, Mark Wilenchik, Jeff Rappoport. 4th row: Pat Bolton, Ires Ramirez, Sylvia Carasquillo, Donna Verno, Paul Borden, Henry Goldstein, Bob Brown. PEACE CLUB 1st row, left to right: Amy Summit, Marcy Banisky, Susan Sabetta, Tom Mulville, Joshua Heckel- man, Steve Broder. 2nd row: Paul Borden, LaMark Henderson, A1 Blancato, Ron Crocco, Lyndon Tewksbury, Sara Heckelman, Janet Hirsch, Marsha Novak. Ill GERMAN CLUB 1st row, left to right: Barbara Lange, Mitchell Orkin, Sue McCarthy Ken Czap. 2nd row. Helen Krawczyk, Debbie Corkindale, Karen Semerow. 3rd row: Robert Lutkus, Fred Volmar, Louis Sem- prini. 4th row: Miss Schmidt, David Knopf, Fred Epstein. ART CLUB OFFICERS Left to Right: Mr. Testa, Debbie Corkindale, Carol Goldberg, Jackie Mitchell. LITERARY ANNUAL STAFF 1st row, left to right: Geri Eckman, Amy Summit, Robin Wagge, Editor in Chief, Kim Freedman. 2nd row: Mary Reale, Steve Broder, business manager Franklin Kaunitz. Third row: Marcy Banis- key, Richard Brown. LIBRARY STAFF Seated: Mrs. Loretta Sweeney. Left to right: Lynn Silverman, William Murray, Delia Perugini, Susan Sundel, James Carriero, James Cianciolo, Kathy Moore, Michael Silver. 07872220 FRENCH II 1st row, left to right: Michelle Goldfracht, Edward Silva, Terry Ryan, Amandio Silva. 2nd row: Cynthia Charpie, Larry Rifkin, Claude Beaumier, Mary O’Donnell. 3rd row: Diane Johnson, Jim Baudoin, Lucille Lanice, Diane Morkeys. 4th row: Linda Cochrane, Diane Keller, Diane Thompson. 5th row: Lori Rosenberg, Daniel Banowitz, Evan Blanchard, Louis Beausoleil, John Birenbaum. President: Terry Ryan Vice President: Edward Silva Secretary: Amandio Silva Treasurer: Michele Goldfract BOOKKEEPING III CLUB 1st row, left to right: Mr. Kramer, Earl Albea, Mary Ellen Moriarty, Diane Van Hooscr, Linda Chatfield. 2nd row: Vincent Damilio, Carol Cosscttc, Carol Incardona, Robert Armstrong, Shirley Ashmore, Diane Sirois, Barbara Bezuhly. 3rd row: Dennis Caffrey, James Perillo, Anthony Calli, Paul Balash, Edward Keller, Ronald Nocera. WAYS MEANS 1st row, left to right: Paul Balash, Edward Keller. 2nd row: Robert Armstrong, Carol Incardona, Anthony Calli, Diane Van Hooser, Linda Chatfield, Carol Cossette, Mr. Kramer. 3rd row: Dennis Caffrey, Ronald Nocera, Mary Ellen Moriarty. 4th row: Earl Albea, Shirley Ashmore, Diane Sirsois, James Perillo, Barbara Bezuhly, Vincent Damelio. MR. MEMBRINO’S STAFF 115 1st row: Mr. Joseph R. Membrino. 2nd row: Linda Delfino, Deborah Doran, Claude Beaumier, Dorothy Bulls, Colette Beaumier. DECA II CLUB 1st row, left to right: Daniel Wheeler, Louis Carusillo, Linda West, Sheila Johnson, Carolyn McDonald, Sharon Gatling, Beverly Peoples, Joyce McGrath, Paul Okraska. 2nd row: Lana Hum- phrey, Vincent Damelia, Thomas Cugno, Nancy Coatta, Patricia Dillon, Dorothy Gionet, Mary DiPrimo, Linda Chatfield, Randall Pennington, 3rd row: Robert LaBonte, Joseph Longo, Richard Brown, Tefta Haxhi, Margaret Joseph, JoAnn Monzillo. 4th row: Mr. Granato, advisor, William Olear, Michael McLaughlin, Earl Albea, Joel LaBonte, William Petty, John Smith, Janet Alix, Barbara Mo laver. GLEE CLUB 1st row, left to right: Cynthia Guerrera, Yvonne Harrison, Shirley Winslow, Judy Olschefski, Theodore Wade. 2nd row: Judy Jackson, Mary Moore, Carol Cossette, Barbara Lange. 3rd row: Eileen Ingala, Linda Craig, Blanche Jeannin, Susan Schaer, Larry Chapman. 4th row: Dannis Lewis, John Wesley. Vanessa Gatling, Faye Madnick, Frederick Morris, Wilkes Butler, Franklin Kaunitz. 116 ART CLUB 1st row, left to right: Jacqueline Mitchell, Carol Goldberg. 2nd row: Faye Madnick, Peggy Humphrey, Laurie Codianne, Karen Dziezynski, Claudia Clomack. 3rd row: Mr. Testa, advisor, Rosalind Pinkert, Nancy Coaata, Michele Smith, Patricia Maiette, Jean Fitzgerald. 4th row: Jerilou Hamlin, Debbie Corkindale, Sharon Fishman, Janet Greenblatt, Jean Bienvenue, Linda Cook. ITALIAN II CLUB 1st row, left to right: Donna Onotreo, Jim Carrejo, Margaret Ciarlo, John Gaigan, Joanne Pugliese. Second row: Sandi Campoli, Eileen Sappio, Linda Montano, Emmie Lanese. 3rd row: John Guerrera, Linda Bocchichio, Doreen Onofreo, Rose DellaCrocce, Elena Guerrera. 4th row: Michael Romanelli, Dave Sedella, Alba Perugini, Sheryl Pani, Ginni Melio, Gail Mazzamarro. 117 WILBY STUDENT COUNCIL First Row: Lewis Semprini, Janice Johnson, Morris Bilanceri, Ellen Burke, Joanne Pugliese, Debbie D’Agostino. Second Row: Nick Gugliotti, Pat Iacovella, Jonathan Demick, Martha Benson, Carleena Herring, Linda Montano. Third Row: Diane Sawyer, Beth Joseph, Eugenia Karmen, Joanne Ver- rastro, Elaine LoRusso. Missing From Picture: Troy Chapman, Dorothy Champagne, and Raymond Galvin. FUTURE NURSE’S CLUB First Row Left: Linda Larson; Elena Guerrera; Ruth Guglielmi; Linda Weaver. Second Row Left: Barbara Romanuk; Susan Desaulniers; Tefta Haxhi. Third Row Left; Lynn Bertulis; Wanda Spellman. Fourth Row Left: Diane Sawyer; Nancy Cofrancesco. Fifth Row Left; Jerry Booker; Mary Hodges. GUIDANCE STAFF Ixft t° Right: 1st Row: Diane Zabel, Linda Lanese, Evelyn Klein, Gwen Talmadge. 2nd Row: Debbie Onofreo, Gail Sugdinis, Susan Santoro. 2nd Row: Linda Ditoto, Karen Drazen. PEP CLUB Left to Right, 1st Row: Bill Murray, Linda Larson, Billy O’Keefe. 2nd Row: A1 Blancato. Ann Garafola, Robin Joseph, Joe Narciso, Lynn Bertulis, Barbara Lange. 3r dRow: Kevin Rayel, Helen Krawczyk, Sue Santoro. 4th Row: Dennis Dressel, John D’Amelia, Diane Rinaldi, Carolyn Robins, Cheryl Berwisht, Marie Kenney, Donna Guerrera. 5th Row: Robert Crandall, Paul Borden, Tom Morkys, Pat Bolton. 6th Row: Victor Atkins, Mr. Richard West, Linda Delftno. 119 MOST CAREFREE Peter Culhane—Susan Sundel SUPERLATIVES 121 CUTEST Tom Cugno—Linda Lanese MOST DEPENDABLE A1 Blancato—Donna Guerrera CLASS FLIRT Adele Jacobson—Bob Rinaldi MOST PLEASING PERSONALITY Rich DiChiara—Connie Rinaldi CLASS ATHLETES Carole Lamontagne—Jim Little MOST SOPHISTICATED Donna Verno—Bill Bouteiller PLAYBOY—GLAMOR GIRL Ron Crocco—Donna Verno PERFECT GENTLEMAN—LADY Len Samela—Mary Sullivan CLASS ALIBIERS Ken Cunningham—Agnes Duva 126 BEST DRESSED Ann Garafola—Tom Cugno MOST CHEERFUL Carole Lamontagne—Richard Washington CLASS MUSICIANS David Saginario—Debra Adams MOST VERSATILE Len Samela—Ellen Burke CLASS FAVORITES Best Actress Best Actor Female Vocalist Group Disc Jockey Favorite Song Orchestra Station TV Show Movie Sport Hang Out Comic Strip Comedian Slang Expression Food Pastime Raquel Welch Paul Newman Dustin Hoffman Dionne Warwick ......................... Beatles Big Daddy 01 Soul ...................... Hey Jude Tiajuana Brass WPOP ...................... Mod Squad The Graduate ........................ Football Big Top Peanuts ...................... Bill Cosby Very interesting ........................... Pizza Riding Around THE SOLID GOLD CADILLAC THE CAST Narrator T. John Blessington Alfred Metcalf Warren Gillie Clifford Snell Laura Partridge Amelia Shotgraven Mark Jenkins Miss L’Arriere Edward L. McKeever Miss Logan The A.P. reporter The U.P.I. reporter I.N.S. reporter Little Old Lady Dale Pettinicchi William Bouteiller Richard Brown Nicholas Gugliotti Larry Aston Roslyn Spiegelman Susan Sundel William O’Keefe Susan Potoff Louis Valentino Helen Krawczyk Richard DiChiara Linda Lanese Ellen Burke Ann Garafola News Broadcasters Dwight Brookfield Estelle Evans Bill Parker Richard Charpie Ellen Burke Mitchell Orkin 130 BUSINESS STAFF Program Nancy Coatta Paul Borden Chairman Robin Joseph Josh Heckelman Debbie Corkindale Marcie Gavigan Linda Delfino Mike Corey Sara Heckelman Carolyn Robins Karen Semrow Pat Denihan Bob Rinaldi Karen Semrow John D'Amelia Tickets Paul Plouffe Lynn Bertulis Paula DeRienzo Larry Aston Properties Ushers Chairman Bill Murray Claire O'Keefe Barry Sullivan Bob Rinaldi Nancy Coatta Bill Murphy Pat Lanoue Robin Joseph Bill O'Keefe Ann LoRusso Rartdy Kolins Fred Palomba Margot Rodney Lighting Lorraine Brandolini Terry Ryan Pete Culhane Tony Ramonas Production Staff Make-up Director Karen Moritis Barb Biolo Denise Hamlin Student Director Susan Potoff Ann Garafola Janice Johnson Scenery Publicity Set Design Lyndon Tewskbury Bev Branch Gwen Talmadge Jackie Mitchell Kevin Rayel SENIOR CLASS ADVISOR MR. RICHARD GENOVA SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Nick Gugliotti, Connie Rinaldi, Len Samela, and Rich Dichiara. QUEEN AND KING SUE POTOFF and LYNN KRAMER SENIOR PROM 1969 136 THE QUEEN AND HER COURT JOHNNY PARIS AND THE VARIATIONS GRADUATION Superintendent MICHAEL WALLACE Mayor GEORGE HARLAMON 140 Principal JOSEPH MEMBRINO SALVATORE TERENZO AWARDS OF 1969 LIST OF PRIZE WINNERS FOR 1969 The Secretarial Prize in memory of Edith A. Mills and Cornelia S. Holcomb awarded for excellence in Advanced Stenography and Typewriting. First MAUREEN VEILLEUX Second MARY ELLEN MORIARTY The Stephen W. Wilby Memorial Prize for excellence in Social Studies: Awarded to ROBIN WAGGE The Joseph P. Kennedy Memorial Prize for excellence in four years of English: Awarded to RONALD ANDROPHY Prize for excellence in creative writing: Awarded to ROBIN JOSEPH The Harvard Club Prize to the outstanding boy in the junior class who com- bines excellence in scholarship with achievement in other fields.” Awarded to JONATHAN DEMICK 70 Latin Department Prizes for excellence in four years of Latin: First RONALD ANDROPHY Second MARCELLA GAVIGAN Latin Department Prizes for three years of Latin: Awarded to JONATHAN DEMICK 70 STEPHEN BRODER 70 ELAINE RUSSO 70 The Daisy Lord Memorial Prize to that boy in the Senior Class who has attained the highest average: Awarded to ‘ RONALD ANDROPHY The D.A.R. Scholarship: Recipient NANCY TRUE 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 SUSAN SANTORO The D.A.R. United States History Prize for excellence in United States History: Awarded to RONALD ANDROPHY Reader’s Digest Prize to the valedictorian: Awarded to RONALD ANDROPHY The Emerald Award to the member of the staff who contributed most in time and effort to the success of the publication: Recipient MITCHELL ORKIN The Bausch and Lomb Medal for highest standing in three or more Sciences: Awarded to ' ROBERT SOLOMON The Rentschler Elementary Algebra Prize donated by the United Aircraft Corporation on the basis of competitive examination in Elementary Algebra: Awarded to JOHN CHARPIE 72 The Rentschler Four-Year Mathematics Prize: Awarded to RONALD ANDROPHY The Corporal Coyle Post American Legion Prizes awarded to both the boy and girl in the graduating class who have displayed the highest qualities of personality and leadership in school and class: Boy Recipient LEONARD SAMELA Girl Recipient SUSAN POTOFF The French I Prize to the pupil ranking highest in first year French: Awarded to 1 STEPHANIE MANDZIE 72 Prize for excellence in French II: Awarded to GAY YADAROLA 71 L Alliance Francaise Prize for French III, awarded to the pupil who has made the greatest progress in spoken French during this school year: Awarded to ‘ RONALD ANDROPHY Laurel Girls’ State Award: Awarded to CYNTHIA PIERPONT 70 The Tommy Merriman Post American Legion Boys’ State Award: Recipient 1 FREDERICK STRUMPF 70 Waterbury Hebrew Women’s Aid Scholarship: Awarded to RICHARD FINKEL Women’s Educational Club Prize to the highest ranking Jewish girls: Awarded to ‘ SUSAN POTOFF ROBIN WAGGE Waterbury Hebrew Benefit Association it 1 Award: Recipient RONALD ANDROPHY Rose Goldman Scholarship: Awarded to RICHARD FINKEL Louis Finkelstein Scholarship: Awarded to RICHARD FINKEL David L. Fannick Post —91 and Ladies’ Auxiliary Jewish War Veterans Scholarship: Awarded to KAREN DRAZEN ADELE JACOBSON 145 San Lupo Society to that pupil of Italian extraction who attained the highest average for three years of Italian: Awarded to VITO ANZALONE Wilby Italian Club Prizes for outstanding progress for three years of Italian: Awarded to ‘ ‘ MAURIZO BILANCERI DONNA GUERRERA JOSEPH NARCISO The Coronas Club Prize to that pupil who attained the highest average for three years of Italian' Awarded to VITO ANZALONE Unico Club National Nominee LEONARD SAMELA Wilby Unico Club Prizes to Candidates of Italian Parentage: Highest Average in four years of English: Awarded to ‘ ANN GARAFOLA Highest average in prescribed course in Italian: (three years) Awarded to ‘ VITO ANZALONE Award to one graduate for excellence in four years of Science: Recipient ANN GARAFOLA Nominee for city-wide Unico Mathematics: DONNA GUERRERA The Spanish Prize for outstanding work in third-year Spanish: Awarded to ROBERT SOLOMON The Spanish Prize for outstanding work in second year Spanish: Awarded to ' REVA KATROSAR 71 The Spanish Prize for outstanding work in first-year Spanish: Awarded to ‘ DANIEL DONATO 71 Spanish Club Prize: Awarded to SUSAN POTOFF The Paul Lux Memorial Prize to the boy of the graduating class who has shown the greatest progress in Mechanical Drawing; prize given in memory of Paul Lux, Founder of the Lux Clock Company: Recipient PETER BALTRUSH The Concordia-Turner Singing Society Prize for excellence in German III: Awarded to ‘ KAREN SEMROW The Concordia-Turner Singing Society Prize for excellence in German II: Awarded to ‘ SUSAN KNAUF 70 The Concordia-Turner Singing Society Prize for excellence in German I: Awarded to ‘ ‘ DAVID PLUMB 71 Prizes Awarded by the German III: Awarded to Boston Office of the German Consul: KENNETH EPSTEIN 70 146 German I: Awarded to GERI EKMAN 72 German II: Awarded to ELLIOT ANDROPHY 71 Hartford Courant Certificate of Merit for excellence in Journalism: Awarded to LINDA DELFINO United Rubber Workers’ Scholarship Awarded to HELEN KRAWCZYK Wilby Chemistry Club Prize to the senior who has ranked highest in Chemistry: Awarded to ROBERT SOLOMON Wilby Bookkeeping Prize awarded to the senior student having the highest grade in a competitive Bookkeeping examination: Bookkeeping III: First Prize DIANE VANHOOSER Second Prize DENNIS CAFFREY Bookkeeping II: Awarded to EVA CHURCHELOW 70 Connecticut Association of Women Deans and Counselors Award to the Junior Girl with outstanding qualities of leadership: ReciPient MARY REALE 70 Wilby D.E. Scholarship Prize: Awarded to D.E. Foundation of Connecticut Prizes: Awarded to BRIAN MONNERAT LOUIS VALENTINO WILLIAM OLEAR The Sterling Silversmiths’ Guild of America Prize to the girl showing the greatest achievement in Homemaking during the current year: Awarded to ‘ ‘ ELIZABETH DEROUIN National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete Award: Recipient LEONARD SAMELA Waterbury P.T.A. Scholarship Renewable for Total of Four Years: Awarded to HELEN KRAWCZYK State of Connecticut Scholars. Selection based on combined scores indicated by rank in class and academic ability as evidenced by College Board Scores. ROBERT BROWN RICHARD CHARPIE MARCELLA GAVIGAN EVELYN KLEIN HELEN KRAWCZYK MITCHELL ORKIN DONNA VERNO LEONARD SAMELA KAREN SEMROW HUGH SMOLIN ROBERT SOLOMON ROSLYN SPIEGELMAN NANCY TRUE Student Council Prizes Awarded to NANCY COATTA WILLIAM O’KEEFE 147 CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1969, of the City of Waterbury, County of New Haven and State of Connecticut, being of sound mind and memory (We Think!), do make, publish and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other wills heretofore made by us Article First We direct that our executor hereinafter named, pay any and all expenses or debts, except such, if any, as shall at the date of our graduation be secured by our principal. Article Second We give, bequeath and devise all of the rest, silence and relief of our leaving, of whatsoever the same may consist and wheresoever the same may be located, to our teachers provided that they do not rejoice from our leaving for a period of not less than One Hundred Eighty (180) Days. Article Third We nominate, constitute and appoint our yearbook advisor, Mr. Edmund Foss- bender, as executor of this, our Will. I, Debra Adams, leave to all underclassmen the ability to realize that their school years at Wilby will be some of the happiest and best years of their life. I, Roberta Addison, will my hair and kindness to Mr. Murnane. 1, Janet Alix, will to Mr. Granato all the peace and quiet he may attain next year because he will have my sister the year after. I, Lois Albert, leave to Mr. Griffin a free chair; compliments of Albert's Furniture Company . 1, Cynthia Albino, leave Fran Valza my gym suit, sneakers and my notebook and to Peg Humphrey my after school job. 1, Ronald Androphy, leave the great (cough cough) Wilby education to any student who really wants it. I, Vito Anzalone, will the mess I made in four years to the janitors. I, Larry Aston, leave to all my under classmen, the great times F. H. and 1 had in Mrs. Wilkinson's room. I, Victor Atkins, leave to Coach OBrien the bolt for Mr. , the seven man machine. 1, Peter Baltrush, leave to Mr. O'Brien all my priceless drawings. I, Andy Barra, leave one megaphone to Mr. Leonard! so all the kids at Wilby can hear him sing Italian songs in the hallways. 1, Linda Beale, leave to Mr. Flaherty my charming smile in hopes that he will put it to good use and all my potato chip bags to Mr. Granato. I, Jean Beauchamp, will to Miss Price all my history notes and to Mr. Genova my broken slide rule. I, Colette Beaumier, will to Mr. Leonardi some money to take some very much needed singing lessons and to anyone who gets him for session room my job of taking attendance. I, Anthony Bell, leave all the underclassmen my ability to get in trouble without even trying. I, Martha Benson, leave to the freshman class Mr. Coviello's shoulder to cry on. I, Lynn Bertulis, will certain memorable experiences which occurred through the years in my Latin classes. I, Cheryl Berwisht, leave determination and co-operation to Diane Thompson and to Mr. Leonardi another session room for two years. I, Barbara Bezuhly, will all my talking and combing of my hair and my zeroes to the next class that gets Miss Van Deusen. I, Lorraine Bibeau, leave Mr. Dubuque's trig cards to the juniors taking Math IV next year. I, Morris Bilanceri, leave all my campaign buttons and posters to the junior class. I, Barbara Biolo, leave my Pharmacology book and my driving skills to Mr. Genova. 1, Lynda Biondi, will all the good times I had in Miss Rielly's 1st period class to her future classes. I, A1 Blancato, will back to Mr. Cicchetti the three golf shirts and rain gear which I never returned. I, Patricia Bolton, leave to the kids who talk in the halls a book of pass slips. I, Paul Borden, will to my two brothers, Tom and Jim, all my unused football tickets, I, William Bouteiller, being of sound mind leave Mr. Mazzaferro one Red Rose, and and to Mr. West my Pep Club sweater that I haven't paid for. to Mr. Sileo a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking. I, Bev Branch, wish to leave all the worship services in my Economics book to Marilyn Hintz. I, Donald Brisson, leave this will to the school, 1 have had many happy memories and days here. And especially a good boy to Miss Crary from her worry boy. I, Richard Brown, will anything to anybody, anytime, regarding material goods. I, Robert Brown, will to Bill Murphy an old beat up Super 88, and will to the golfers of Wilby Mr. Cicchetti. I, Gary Buinauskas, will all my your not interested to all the future Spanish classes of Mr. Sileo, The Lord Willing. I, Ellen Burke, will all my passing grades of Mr. Genova's Chemistry class to the lucky stiffs that get him in the following years. I, Anthony Calli, leave all my Bookkeping Assignments to Mr. Kramer. I, Sylvia Carrasquillo, will to Mr. Griffin a clear throat. I, James Carriero, just leave peacefully. I, Bill Carroll, leave to Wilby High School, my signatue on the desk in my session room. I, Rhoda Carter, will my Consumer Economic and Bookkeeping Book to the students in Wilby High School. I, Louis Carasello, who has loafed for four years, give my gratitude to the teachers of Wilby High, class of 69. I, Pat Castonguay, will all of my note books to Wilby. I, Richard Charpie, leave to Mr. Killer three of our lost chess sets. I, Celeste Chartier, will a football helmet to Mr. Tracy and to Mr. Cip a year's supply of gum. I, Cindy Chatfield, leave Mr. Coviello while he still has a sound mind. I, Susan Chiocome, will Mr. Porcaro, the abilty to give 90's in Office Machines, and the best of luck to Mr. Cip. I, James Cianciolo, leave to Joe Canali all my thumb tacks from room 211. I, Linda Ciarlo, leave to Wilby High all the drawings and carvings on my desk to Sandy! I, Joseph Cicchello, leave my artistic abilities to Mr. Testa. 1, Nancy Coatta, leave all the used gum stuck under my cafe table to any person with high knees. I, Cheryl Cocchiola, will to my sister Barbara, my extra points and my ability to get good grades without studying. 1, Harold Cohen, leave to Mr. John Reilly a can of oil for his shoes! I, James Corkindale, don't leave anything to anybody, I'm taking it all with me. I, Richard Corrigan, leave to Mr. Sileo all my knowledge of Spanish II. I. Carol Cossette, will pray for all the students who are still stuck in Wilby especially Eileen, who's in love with Mr. Tracy. I, Gary Coviello, leave Mrs. Sutton a watering can for her flowers. I, Joe Coviello, leave a book of good jokes to Mr. Kennedy. I, Ronald Crocco, leave to Mr. Haddad the right of way on the road. I, Joseph Cugliari, in full possession of mind and body, hereby leave two cartons of cigarettes to the boys outside at first cafe. I, Thomas Cugno, leave my three piece suit to Mr. Cipriano. I, Peter Cuihane, will leave my big fat but handsome stomach to Freddy O. who has one himself. I, Ken Cunningham, will all the food at cafe to anybody who will have it. Good Luck. I, Kenneth Czap, leave to Mr. Dubuque all my homework assignments that I have passed in during the year. I, Ronald Daigle, will to Mr. Genova all the quantum numbers that I had to figure out and to Mr. Dubuque, twenty decks of playing cards for next year's educational purposes. I. Kathleen Daly, hereby leave all my useless shorthand notes to Rachael Sforza. I, John D'Amelia, leave Mr. West my pen so his won't run out of ink filling out our permission slips. I, Linda Dclfino, will one lasso to the Wild Wild West. I, Vincent Damelio, will my Bookkeeping workbook to Mr. Kramer. I, Patricia Denihan, wish all the future students here at Wilby all the luck and success in the world. I, Paula De Rienzo, leave the great times as a senior in Wilby to my brother Jimmy. I, Anna DiBartolomeo, will all my economic outlines to Mr. Griffin and all my headaches in chemistry to Mr. Kennedy's future classes. I, Richard DiChiara, will a wax image of myself to Mr. O'Brien so he can continue to yell at me after I graduate. 149 I, Patricia Dillon, leave to Jean Mentone all of Miss Van Deusen's put your covers on your machines , and to Mr. Scacco one bulb for my language lab. I, Robert Dinklocker, leave. I, Mary DiPrimio, leave Wilby High the memory of me. I, Lois Doback, will to Jeannie Mentone one year of patience with Miss Van Deusen, and to future seniors of Wilby all the luck in the world. 1, Karen Drazen, will to Mr. Coviello a good looking secretary with nice legs. I, Dennis Dressel, will the mud on my football cleats to Mr. O'Brien. I, Elizabeth Dubay, leave to Mr. Reilly 330 flights of Stairs to his most enjoyable class. I, Linda Dubuque, leave to the future seniors patience, a nonclique brotherhood, and pax nobiscum. I, Agnes Duva, will leave to Mr. Haddad my protractor and all my notes on proofs that got me nowhere. I, Harry Eustace, will my frogs in the cafe and my Quack to the students in the year 2069. 1, Helen Faulkner, leave my ability to get in trouble. I, Richard Finkel, leave Mr. O'Brien 2 pairs of dirty sweat socks; and to Mr. Sileo a one way ticket to Shang-Hi . I, Kathleen Fitzgerald, hereby leave my sister Jean all of my unyielding happiness of attending Wilby High for the next 2 years. I, Roy Fitzgerald, will all cafe edibles to Waterbury Board of Health. I, Thomas Fonti, leave Mr. O'Brien one gallon of gorilla milk. I, Ann Garafola, leave Mr. Anthony a chocolate layer cake, with cream frosting every year during exam time. I, MaryAnn Garthwait, leave Mr. Byrne's useless Economic notes to any lucky senior who gets him. I, Sharon Gatling, leave my abilis and knowledge to Mr. Delaney. 1, Marcella Gavigan, leave to the most ambitious student of the Junior class; my place at the blackboard. I, Robert Giacomi, bequeath to Miss Price all of my U. S. History notes and to Miss McGrath all my Caesar chapters with the hopes they will enjoy them for many years to come. I, Linda Gilchrist, will one translation of 101 Elephant Jokes to Mr. Sileo. I, John Gagain, leave Mr. O'Brien a pack of Virginia Slims. I, Barbara Goldman, leave Debbie Burns all the teachers complaints about me. I, Richard Gorden, leave all lower classmates the ability to psyche the teachers' minds. I, Louise Green, will good luck always to all the future students of Wilby. 1, Donna Guc-rrera, will ali AP Math headaches to next year’s seniors. I, Ruth Guglielmi, leave Mr. Haddad his piece meal technique to his new coming students. I, Nicholas Gugliotti, leave Hello Rollo for Boo. I also leave “some for vou” for all. I, Susan Hallinan, leave a one year's course in spelling and a new pair of love beads to Miss Reilly. I, Denise Hamelin, hereby will Mr. Sileo a one way trip to Shang-Hi. I, Fred Harkins, leave to Gloria Rossi my ability to get through high school without doing a bit of homework. I, Tefta Haxhi, leave Mr. Reilly a new pair of rims for his glasses. I, Joshua Heckelman, leave lots of tuna fish to the cafe. I, Claudette Hicks, am leaving Mr. Mazzaffero some snow snakes. I, Judie Hock, just leave. I, David Howard, leave to all the underclassmen of Wilby the fun and aggravation in our fourth period study hall. I, Lana Humphrey, will to all the future D. E. II students a more co-operating club. I, Carol Incardona, will to Miss Reilly my spelling word list. I. Judy Jackman, will my bottle of Excederin to those who have classes on the second floor in the bus. course. I, Adele Jacobson, leave to Mr. Cipriano an empty closet! I, Janice Johnson, leave my best wishes to all the great teachers that I have had during my four years at Wilby. I, Kathy Johnson, leave Jackie Demick one slightly used trot. I, Mark Johnson, will one year's supply of chewing gum to Mr. Cipriano. I, Sheila Johnson, will to Mr. Granato all my public speeches made in his class. I, Cheryl Jones, leave to Mr. Sileo both of my Spanish II Books. I, Margaret Joseph, leave to Mr. Cipriano one pack of juicy fruit gum. I, Robin Joseph, leave Pat Lanoue and Coach O'Brien my left rear tire, which is still flat. I, Marie Kenney, leave my best wishes to Carol and Diane, next year’s captains of the Wilby cheerleaders; and 1 will to Mr. Genova all the possibilities of future explosions. I, Zachary Karmen, will to Mr. Sileo one ticket booth. I, Evelyn Klein, leave to all the lower classmen good luck as they'll need it if they get Mr. Genova for chemistry. I, Barry Knapp, leave to Rhea Hamel, Me , and leave to Mr. Kennedy a fresh cup of coffee for 3rd period. I, Jeffrey Kramer, will my Amsco Book to Miss McGrath with only good intent. I, Helen Krawczyk will to Lewis Semprini the corect pronunciation of av in kavfen and to Fred Strumpf future success with his pass-on notes. I, Joel Labonte, wi 11 that Mr. Granato may have all the white hair that I’ll accumulate while working for Mr. McGuire at A P. I, Carole Lamontagne, will to Mr. Flaherty my job in the office and will all my ripped nylons to the cafe. I, Linda Lanese, leave my dipples ro Mr. Killer and my slide rule to Mr. Genova. I, Barbara Lange will my Latin Lover , Steven Broder, to Pembe Meka, in my 5th period Latin class. May a blooming romance begin. I, Linda Larson, give my best wishes to all my teachers that I had in the four years spent at Wilby. I, Gar)' Lavoie, will my French book to anyone who wants it, and also the system . I, David Lawlor, in sound mind will one pack of onion flavored gum, to chew 24 hours a day. !’ Patr'C'a Lebel, leave the Wilby faculty to some unsuspecting freshman. , Art Leibovitz, leave this school the immortal words of Mr. Sileo, you don't want to learn. I, Joseph Leone leave to Wilby all my sorrows, griefs, and disappointing moments. 1, Haul Leslie, do hereby bequeath one free pass to the YWCA to Mr. West and tw-o single bed sheets for future advertisements. I, Donna Ligi, leave to Mr. Byrnes all the good times we had in Consumer Economics. 1, Barbara Ligon, will to Mr. Pugliese all the gum I chewed in his room and never £oc caught and all the happiness in his future yx ars teaching. I, Bill Lionello, leave my notebooks to the school. I, James Little, will all the trash in my desk to Joe Wells in hopes that he will take good care of it. I. Joseph Longo, leave Wilby my Latin notes and my green pencil with the yellow eraser. I, Robert Lutkus, leave to the future German students my ability to pass three years of German. I. Faye Madnick, am hereby leaving my Ming china turpentine cups to Mr. Testa. I, Wayne Malenda, will my Chemistry notes and all my elastic bands. I, Pamela Manyan, leave to all Mr. Pugliese's history classes his book reports for every marking period. 1, Ellen Marron, leave Mr. Kennedy s lousy jokes, and Mr. Genova an ulcer from his third period class. I, Judy Massetti, will my seat in Mr. Genova's Chemistry class to all those future scholars who must sit there. I, Cynthia Mastropietro, leave to Mr. Byrnes all the good times we had in Consumer Economics. I, Susan McCarthy, leave to Mr. West, a needle and thread to sew all the pants he splits. I, Carolyn McDonald, will to Mr. McDonald all my empty potato chip bags. I, Debbie McGovern, hereby leave Miss Van Duesen all my vanities to use the coming years. I. Joyce McGrath, leave Mr. Ganato his car keys and to my sister, Loretta, my notes for U. S. History if she gets Mr. Pugliese. I, Robert McKenna, leave my math knowledge to Chuck Daly. I. Michael McLoughlen, just leave. L Kenneth Miller, will all my grief to Mr. Donahue for the humorous time I had in his office. I, Jacqueline Mitchell, just leave. I, Barbara Molaver, will Tommy C. to Laura M. anything Eddie Croteau wants, and to Mr. Killer his own Weed-Picker and a new frizzle fowl. 1. Brian Monnerat, will to the incoming students of Deca II the ability to speak, which all of us possessed throughout the year thanks to Mr. Granato. I. Sharon Monnerat, leave the table to Roxie. Nicky, Sandy and Marie. I, Jim Monroe, leave to Wilby my brains. I, Jo-Ann Monzillo, leave Joan Mango, Wilby High and my ability to cheat without getting caught. I, Mary Ellen Moriarty, will to Mr. Tracy a clean handkerchief to give to the girl that he makes cry during history class. I, Thomas Morkys, will to Mr. West all my paint brushes and a can of green enamel paint to his next Physics class. I, Dennis Morrison, leave to Wilby High my spirit and fun and joy to be carried on for the coming generations. I, Francine M'Sadoques. will to all future Spanish II, III and IV students free tickets to Schenectady”, Hong Kong and Shang-Hi”, the Lord willing. I, William Murray, will Dr. Alieva all my unwanted and unused Italian books which I enjoyed writing in. I, Joseph Narciso, leave rhe studies of Italian, which I didn’t do, to Bob Montrose. I, Eugene Ober, will to anyone taking Italian, for 3 years the ability to pass it, not knowing how to speak a word of it. I, William O'Keefe, will a pillow to anyone who has a study in the Assembly Hall. I, Paul Okraska, leave to all the people of Wilby my most memorious ideas of Wilby. I, William Olear, will give a chess game and one pawn to Mr. Kennedy. I, Deborah Onofreo, will all my apple cores to Mr. West. I, Mitchell Orkin, will 3 years of Harcourt Brace and World Inc. under Applicable Federal Law, this tape may not be duplicated . I, Vickie Orsini, leave to Mr. Pugliese a formula for peace in the world and to Mr. Killer all the grief I gave him for rhree years. I, Timothy Palmer, leave to Mr. Wise all of my chemistry knowledge and notes to give out to students in need of them in the coming years. I, Randall Pennington, leave to the juniors who don't like the cafe food, my ability to run to McDonalds for lunch. I, Beverly Peoples, leave all of my wonderful thoughts and helpful hints to Mr. Delaney. I, James Perillo, leave my bad marks from U. S. History to Mr. Pugliese. I, Francis Perrotti, leave to Mr. Mazzaferro some Italian flowers from my flower garden. I, Dale Pettinicchi, will all my daydreams to future students of Dr. Alieva's Italian classes. I, Carole Plourde, leave to all future U. S. History students Miss Price's notes and all her extra credit. I, Marilyn Plumb, leave all the future seniors good luck especially in Math IV. I, Larry Pratt, leave Mr. Jones all the grief I gave him in first period Math class. I, Susan Potoff, will to Mr. Hayes his own coat room. I. Mark Putetti, leave to Miss Price my U. S. History III volume of notes. I, Randy Quinn, will the most beautiful junior girl to the oncoming senior boys. I, Joel Raskin, leave to Mr. Dubuque the book Trigometric cards for fun and profit . I, Kevin Rayel, will to Coach O’Brien all the success in the future. I. Betty Reeder, will my sincere hope and courage that the teachers of Wilby will be able to handle the future students to come. I, Connie Rinaldi, would like to leave my sincere thanks to all the great teachers I had and the dissection odors with Mr. Anthony. I, David Rinaldi, will that my most prized possession, my trumpet, be left to Wilby High School. I, Diana Rinaldi, leave all my books to all the smart juniors. I, Bobby Rinaldi, will to Mr. Ciarlo a new baseball team (a good one). I, Carolyn Robins, leave to the incoming U. S. History students, two spiral notebooks full of notes to keep them from getting writer's cramps. I, Donna Rosa, leave Mr. Fossbender my gum and silence for the rest of his teaching years. I, Lizzy Rosado, have only been in Wilby for this year but enjoyed it very much. I, Dennis Rousseau, leave my pens and pencils to the freshmen, they will need them through the years. I, Bill Rubbo, leave a bottle of aspirins to Mr. Fossbender. I, Jane Ryan, leave my job in Mr. Donahue's office to Mr. Flaherty as of the day I graduate. I, Gerry Ryan, leave Joan Mango all my good times at Wilby and also all my fantastic Spanish grades. I, David Saginario, will to Wilby High School 2 full sets of broken bass strings along with blood stains, used skin blister juice, sweat, adhesive tape, and bandages all of which I have acquired during my term here. Amen. I, Len Samela, will to Jim Battistrada a bottle of F.xcedrin for all the headaches from Coach O'Brien's yelling on the sidelines. I, Susan Santoro, leave Sandy and her friends hope for Math and all the great times at Wilby. I, Lorraine Saunders, wfill all our good game spirits to the girls of Wilby's next great team. I, E. Schulte, leave Mrs. Walshs haunting smile which I'm sure will disturb many freshmen for years to come. I, Louis Scozzafava, leave my beloved history notes to Miss Price. I, Karen Semrow, leave to all future Wilbyites, the wonderful teachers and the grear times of my high school years. I, Sharon Sheehan, donate all my art notes to Mr. Testa, and all my luck to Mr. Anthony and Mr. Hayes. I, Debbie Sihau, leave my mathematical knowledge to Mr. Haddad. I, William Sileo, leave my Pinocchio book to Dr. Alieva and my slide rule to Mr. Dubuque. I, Lynn Silverman, leave my library job to my sister Karen; that is if she wants it. I, Diane Sirois, will Miss Van Deusen's talking zero's to her future Sec. Practice classes. I, Jeffrey Small, just leave! I, John Smith, leave to Mrs. Wilkinson a bottle of aspirins. I, Marilyn Smith, will my illustrious vocal cords to Mrs. Pelletier and her vocal group of 1970. I, Sharon Smith, leave to Debbie Burns all of my fights and arguments with teachers. I, Shelly Smith, leave Mr. Griffin a new papier bag to carry around and a new bathing suit to last Mr. Fossbender for another 10 years. 1, Hugh Smolin, leave my autographed picture of Juan Valdez to Mr. Sileo. I, Robert Solomon, bequeath to Wilby High School a higher seat of learning for a short student. I, Roslyn Spiegelman, leave to Mr. Coviello all of the senior girls' invaluable help and peace and quiet. I, Rosemary Stack, leave to Wilby my cousin Cindy. I, Thomas Stanley, will to Mr. Genova a personal bottle of hand lotion and my valuable- slide rule. I, Greg Sullivan, leave my cape and jokes to the football teams' locker room. I, Mary Sullivan, leave to Gerry and Sue my quick temper and to Mr. Genova the phrase Miss Murphy . I, Susan Sundel, leave Mrs. Sweeney her desk to clean. I, Gwenn Talmadge, leave to Mr. O'Brien his painted glass door. I, John Trainor, leave to Mr. Sileo, some new elephant jokes. I, Louis Valentino, leave a pack of cigarettes to Mr. O'Brien and leave Harry Hogan my football shoes and hope he uses them on the team well. I, Diane Van Hooser, leave Mr. Haddad my Driver's Manual. I, Daniel Vecca, will Mr. Kennedy's rotten jokes to next year's Chemistry class. I, Michael Veillette, will all the lopsided tables and all the cafe stools I couldn't find to the juniors. I, Maureen Veilleux, leave to Nancy Clark, Miss Reilly's boring classes, and Miss Van Deusen's wonderful discussions. I, Paul Velezis, leave the jokes up to Mr. Kennedy to tell to his future classes. I, Donna Verno, leave all my knowledge in trig, along with my slide rule, to anyone who wants it. I, Mary Vitkauskas, will part of my highly sensitive and intelligent brain to one of my dearest teachers, Mr. Tracy. I, Robin Wagge, leave to Wilby High School, a subscription to the New York Times. I, Pat Walsh, will to Mr. Griffin and Mr. Genova a gas stove so that the future classes may have heat on cold winter days when the windows are open. I, Shelton Washington, leave the school itself, another one of the cities great educa- tional institutions. In God We Trust. I, Linda Weaver, will Mr. Hayes my tools and nickname, Butch in opening his session room door. I, Linda West, will all of my filing cards to Miss Van Deusen’s next Sec. Practice class. I, Daniel Wheeler, leave Barry the prast rent on my 69” Mustang, to give to Rhea Hamel. I, Grace White, will to Mr. Vitone and Mr. Anthony all my lab sheets. I, Janet Young, will peace to Mr. Genova in Wilby. I, Susan Zabbarro, leave to Jeannie Mentone all my talking zeros in Steno 11 and to Miss Reilly the book, How to Write in Ten Easy Lessons. I, Gary Zuella, hereby declare Wilby High School to who ever wants it. IN WITNESS WHF.RF.OF, We have hereunto set our hands and seals at Water- bury, Connecticut, this twenty-fourth of June in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-nine. signed, The Class of 69 153 FRESHMAN YEAR (1965-1966) How bewildered we were on the opening day of school! The first problem con- fronting us was that of finding the auditorium, where we were to receive our schedules. On the following day as we searched for our classes we were lost in the maze of halls. Some of us found ourselves in the wrong class and hurried on to the right room, but we wisely concluded that this was a problem confronting all freshmen. As the year progressed, new acquaintances were formed. With our friends we eagerly awaited the Friday night socials at Driggs Grammar School. Due to the new Kennedy High School, many of our enthusiastic rooters were trans- ferred from Wilby. When we met Kennedy in a football game the Wilby seniors were very happy that we beat them, and their enthusiasm spread to us. The basketball team did not have a triumphant season, but the games were spiritedly attended. The swimming team had a successful year, closing their season with a 7-4 record. The first election we participated in at Wilby was the one in which we selected our Student Council members. They were Martha Benson, Nick Gugliotti, and Len Samela. This was the first year that D.E.C.A. was included in the Wilby school system. The Distributive Education Clubs of America is a program which provides the student with invaluable experience and knowledge concerning marketing, merchandising, and management. As the end of the year approached so did our first final exams. Our teachers had assured us that they would not be difficult, but it wasn't until afterwards that we realized their assurances were well-founded. Now we look back on our freshman year as a certain memorable yesterday. SOPHOMORE YEAR (1966-1967) After spending a restful summer, we returned to Wilby's familiar surroundings. As sophomores, we had to adjust to a longer school day and the new requirement of taking five major subjects. This year our language department received as an exchange teacher. Dr. Vincent Mancuso, from Palermo, Sicily. He assumed Mr. Philip Leonardi’s position of teaching Latin and Italian. With the close of a rather trying football season, we focused our attention on winter sports. Our basketball team had victories over Naugatuck and Torrington. The Wildcats were also impressive in their defeat of Kennedy. They even reached the semi-finals of the C1AC tournament. The Wilby baseball ream ended its season with a record of eight wins and seven losses. Our golf team also had a fine season with a six and five record. The teams made us proud of the green and white, and kept up Wilby's spirit. Mr. Ambrose G. Egan, vice-principal of Wilby for twenty-two years, retired March 17 after having been at Wilby for forty years. Mr. Egan, who was very devoted to Wilby, directed many class plays. He was succeeded by Mr. Theodore Donahue. A big highlight of the year was the ordering of class rings in May. The rings are gold with a dark green emerald cut stone. Set against a black background, on one side is the Wildcat emblem and the year 1969; on the other side is a replica of Wilby's front entrance. We looked forward to receiving our rings in the fall. The end of our exams marked the half-way point in our high school career. JUNIOR YEAR (1967-1968) Upper classmen, at last! And soon the sounds of, Turn my ring! Turn my ring! resounded throughout the halls. Our rings were a symbol of our status as juniors, and we tried our hardest to show them off. Colorful posters decorated the hallways and the managers distributed their candidate's badges. After an exciting campaign, we elected as President, Len Samela; Vice-President, Nick Gugliotti; Secretary, Linda Lanese; and Treasurer, Donna Guerrera. The Wilby Wildcats got off to a good start by defeating Crosby 8-0 and Kennedy 16-8 in the football jamboree. Then we cheered our team on to four straight victories. Our school spirit was demonstrated by a large attendance at the Sacred Heart game, which was played in the rain. We were gifted with a talented basketball team, which after a great season, captured the City and N.V.L. titles, and placed third in the state championship. Our swimming team had a most successful season as well; it finished a strong third in the N.V.L. J54 Swimming Meet. After a wonderful showing in the semi-finals, the Cats finished second in the forty-second annual C.I.A.C. L-Divisional Championship. Certain members of our class, who had maintained an above-ninety average for their first three years, were inducted into the National Honor Society at a school assembly. Dedication and hard work made the fiftieth anniversary issue of the Wilby Literary Annual one of the finest publications to be written and published by Wilby students. We were given an unexpected vacation when the city teachers went on strike. But, much to our chagrin, it was soon over. Our school was greatly saddened by the untimely deaths of Dr. Martin Luther King and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The student body of Wilby was invited to attend a solemn high mass at St. Margaret's Church, as a memorial to Dr. King. On the night of May 31, the Junior Prom was held at the Colonial Club in Oxford. The theme was Spring in the Air , and the song was When You're Young and In Love . The Downbeats supplied the music. The prom committees, along with rhc-ir advisors, Mr. Tracy and Mr. Wise, provided a wonderful evening for all. Our junior year drew to a close, and we eagerly looked forward to our last year at Wilby. SENIOR YEAR 1968-1969) Back for the final time! Being the leaders of Wilby, we had many new experiences. These included casual day, camera day, exchanging class pictures, and working on our yearbook. At the start of our last year, there was an unexpected walkout. This action was inspired when Negro history was included in all social studies courses. A partial result of the walkout was the institution of a newly organized Student Council in the three city high school. For the voting, all students at Wilby were allowed to make their choice democratically by using voting machines. Results after a long campaign and an extremely spirited rally were: Morris Bilanceri, President; Janice Johnson, Vice-President; Ellen Burke, Secretary; and Lewis Semprini, Treasurer. One of Wilby's finest accomplishments this year was the Biafra Relief Drive. The effort began with a group of interested students who collected S300 in two days. Wilby students were pleasantly surprised to get a three-day vacation in the fall when the teachers decided to go on strike. We received another unexpected three-day vacation before Christmas during the flu epidmic. Senior class officers were elected in January. The final results were: Len Samela, President; Nick Gugliotti, Vice-President, Connie Rinaldi, Secretary; and Rich DiChiara, Treasurer. Tragic news which saddened the entire Wilby population was the almost fatal accident of Mr. William Tracy. Sadness turned to joy when we saw Mr. Tracy walking the halls of Wilby again in June. One of the major projects of the new Student Council was the First Annual Tri- Council Winter Carnival. This was a three night event beginning with a concert on Friday night, featuring B. J. Thomas, the Electric Elves, and the Jefferson Square. On Saturday night a dance was held with music provided by the Foam. Sunday night was a semi-formal affair consisting of a buffet dinner: and a dance with the music by the Wool. A new club which was started this year at Wilby was the Peace Club. It was the first among the city high schools, and it was concerned with world peace and world and national problems. The Ski Club was also formed this year, and the Pep Club was spiritedly reorganized. A major event of the Wilby Student Council was the Casino Royale”. Music was provided by the Power in the Wilby gym, which was decorated in a Bonnie and Clyde fashion. The teachers' cafe, better known as the Casino, was filled with lively gambling entertainment. Another big event was our senior class play. This was held May 23 and 24 and was entitled The Solid Gold Cadillac . It was a great success, thanks to the direction of Miss Moritis. The Wilby senior class officers, advised by Mr. Genova, Miss Membrino, and Mr. Tracy, planned an unforgettable prom. The traditional location of Waverly Inn was done away with. The class voted to hold the prom at the Park Plaza Hotel in New Haven. However we did not as yet have the consent of the Board of Education. An assembly was held at which the Wilby seniors were told that the prom must be held at the Waverly Inn. However voting once again the class decided unanimously to have no prom at all! After a few days of front page publicity, we were told that we could have our prom at the Park Plaza Hotel. We had our prom on June 18. The theme was For Once In My Life and the music was provided by Johnny Paris and the Variations. When we took our final exams, we realized that the end of our high school careers was near. We attended graduation practice and received our caps and gowns. Then came the, big night, June 24, 1969! This was the end of four glorious years, but it was also the beginning of a whole new life 155 Whip-it SiMMr MMfr M MISS MARY SCHMIDT Retired 163 MISS HELEN HEALEY Retired 164 APPRECIATION EDMUND FOSSBENDER Mr. Fossbender did much work and devoted many hours in order that this yearbook be a success. He went out of his way to provide us with fine photog- raphy of every Wilby function during the year. We, the class of 1969, cannot thank him enough for assuming the tremendous task of advisor and photographer. WILBY (Alma Mater) When we but hear the name of Wilby We will rise and pledge anew The measure of all our heart’s 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 what e’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 motto May the best man win the game” And so we’re proud to shout aloud THE WILBY NAME