Wilby High School - Wilby Yearbook (Waterbury, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1970 volume:

WE CAME TO AND MR. JOHN McKENNA Arnold College was the starting point of Mr. McKen- na’s formal education as a counselor and physical education teacher. It is there where he received his degree in the latter, and furthered his education by acquiring a Masters in Social Studies at the New York University. A career as a guidance counselor was not prompted until additional courses in Social Studies were followed at Hartford University and Southern Connecti- cut State College. Nineteen hundred forty-seven was a big year, for it marked the beginning of a long and rewarding career as both a sports director and guidance counselor. His early teaching profession first took place in the elemen- tary grades and also as a part time physical education teacher at Wilby. But it was not until 1950 that the teaching of sports became a full time job. These early endeavors had their beginnings at Wilby, where they have prospered and grown for the past fifteen years. The next three years saw Mr. McKenna as coach of the Wilby football team, while the following six years were spent as an energetic basketball coach. He holds an extra-special rememberance for the 1952-1953 bas- ketball team. It was their hard work and diligence which won them the state championship. In 1964. he served as physical education supervisor for the city of Water- bury. Due to the lack of association with the boys and girls in this position, he left it after three years to come back to Wilbv as a physical education teacher. Guid- ance years at Wilby extended from 1959 to 1964. He is presently a counselor for a number of seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. Mr. McKenna lives happily with his four children and his wife, Ellen, who teaches part time at Notre Dame Academy. Working at a summer camp, officiat- ing and broadcasting high school and college basketball games, and scouting part time for the Baltimore Orioles baseball organization are among Mr. McKenna’s other interests. After he retires from teaching, Mr. McKenna would like to become a full time scout for the Baltimore Orioles. Mr. McKenna’s long affiliation with the Wilby faculty has made him a familiar face to teacher and student alike. Although his many years have been devoted to the preparation of young adults for college, his interest in extra-curricular activities is indeed a symbol of the intense interest which he holds for the youth of today. For these reasons, the Class of 1970 salutes Mr. John McKenna. YEARBOOK STAFF Left to right—Joan Mango, Margaret Hojnacki, Janice Filippone, Karen Silverman, Elaine Lo- Russo, Phil Ensero, Lorraine Brandolini, Nicky Veillette, Margie TagofT, Joann Labontc, Janice Gordon. 2nd row—Holly Shattuck, Ann LoRusso, Sharon Singer, Debbie Silverman, Kathy Moore, Angela Savage, Chris Mackic, Janice Krowchenko, Pat Lanoue, Bob Kerzner. 3rd row—Margot Rodney, Sue Schacr, Denise Marcella, Sandy Santoro, Bob Montrose, Debbie D'Agostino, Barb Ensero, Larry Rifkin, Henry Goldstein, Jim Battistrada. 4th row—Blanche Jeannin, Claire O'Keefe, Jo- sephine Santopietro, Peter Meccariello, Jack De- mick, Terry Ryan, Eddy Silva. Terry Switz, Bob Graham, George Gaylord. 4 MR. JOSEPH MEMBRINO Principal Mr. Membrino has devoted the past forty-four years of his life to the education of the high school students of Watcrbury. 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 fulfill his lifetime ambition. We, the Class of 1970, wish to thank Mr. Membrino for all he has done to guide us in our educational pursuits and wish him great success in the future. VICE PRINCIPALS MR. DOMENIC COVIELLO Mr. Domenic Covicllo was born and raised in Waterbury. He received his primary education at the University of Connecticut, Storrs. He then went on to the University of Hartford, where he received his Masters De- gree. Mr. Covicllo was an instructor in Mathematics at UConn for two years. For the past four years Mr. Covicllo has been a guidance counselor at Wilby. He became Vice-Principal this year through the Civil Service Commission. We, the Class of ’70, wish him well in his new position. He is an asset to the school. MR. PHILIP LBONARDI Mr. Philip Leonardi, a native of Water- bury, graduated from Sacred Heart High School. He then attended Providence Col- lege. From there he went on to the Univer- sity of Hartford where he received his Mas- ters Degree. He has participated in Institutes of Italian at Central Connecticut, and a member of Afro-American studies group at Cornell University. In 1966-67 he received a fellowship in Italian at the University of Catania. He was then granted a sabbatical leave from Waterbury. Mr. Leonardi is truly a dedicated man, and we the Class of ’70, wish him all the luck in the future. 6 MR. JACK DELANEY . JOHN McKENNA MR GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS FACULTY First row, Icfl lo right: Mr. McKenna, Mr. Silco, Mr. Tyrrell, Miss Membrino, Mr. Membrino, Miss Atchue, Mrs. Pellelier, Miss Graziano, Miss Moynihan, Mr. Killer. Second row: Mrs. Boulay, Mr. Fossbcnder, Miss Dcnchy, Miss Bulkouich. Mrs. Fox. Mrs. Marcuse, Miss Hutchinson,• Mr. Kramer, Miss Gerardi, Mr. Puglicse, Mr. Coviello. Third row: Mr. Leon- ardo Mr. Minutillo, Mr. Cicchetli. Fourth row, left to right: Mr. Cipriano, Mr. Rielly, Mr. Purcaro. Mr. Mazzaferro, Mr. Klein- schmidt. Mr. Haddad. Mr. Rielly, Mr. West, Miss Prifty, Mr. Spadaro, Mr. Salcito, Mr. Hayes. Fifth row: Mr. LcBlanc, Mr. Moschella, Mr. Genova, Mr. Charbonneau, Mr. Ponzillo, Mr. Jones, Mr. Vitonc. Mr. Murnane. Sixth row': Mr. Tracy, Mr. Letsky, Mr. Lanoue, Mr. Granato, Mr. Delaney, Mr. Wise, Mr. Murnane. William Accousti Mary Fox John McDonnell Sally Real Nelda Allgva Richard Genova John McKenna Brian Reilly Gloria Bogen Lenore Gerardi Helen McNifT Donna Reilly Catherine Boulay Frank Granato Melba Membrino John Reilly Lucy Bowes Deborah Graziano Vincent Minutillo Anthony Salcito Barbara Bulkovich John Griffin Karen Moritis Michael Scacco Thomas Byrnes George Haddad Domenic Moschella Rocco Sileo Judith Carlson James Harper Clare Moynihan John Spadaro Andre Charbonneau Michael Hayes Frank Murnane, Sr. L.oretta Sweeney Daniel Cicchetti Melvin Jones Frank Murnane, Jr. Frank Testa Aldo Cipriano Francis Kennedy Imelda Nolan William Tracy Mario Ciarlo Kenneth Killer Fred O'Brien James Tyrrell Beverly Coppeto Leroy Kleinschmidt Louis Ponzillo Marion Van Deusen Katherine Crary William Kramer Rosaleen Price Pat Vitone Patricia Cullinan Walter Lanoue Rocco Pugliese Mary Walsh Gerald Dandonoli Gaspard LeBIanc Mary Price Richard West John DelCioppo Philip Leonardi Denise Prifty Shyla Wilkinson Deborah Denehy Robert Letsky Michael Purcaro Robert Wise Leonard Dubuque Louis Mazzaferro Nicholas Porcaro Edmund Fossbcnder Mary McGrath Simon Rabizon 8 LINDA ACHTENBERG Leigh November 17, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Music and getting involved Activities: Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Waterbury Peace Freedom Favorite Expression: Hello Ambition: Peace Corps Worker or Social Worker. RICHELLA ADAMS Short ey April 12, 1951 Willis Valley Hobbies: Judo, dancing real soul music Activities: YWCA Favorite Expression: Tighten up Ambition: Undecided. BRIAN ANDERSON Bri June 7, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Photography, skiing Activities: Student Council. Photog- raphy Club, Yearbook Staff Favorite Expression: What are you up to Don? Ambition: Electrical Engineer. LESLIE BABBITT Y ester bay March 23, 1952 Sacred Heart Hobbies: Sewing, reading Activities: YWCA Favorite Expression: When you’re young and in love Ambition: Secretary. JOSEPH ATKINS Joe March 25, 1952 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Saxophone, reading, sports, music, pool, water skiing Activities: Spanish Club, Basketball, Football, Track, Band, Interhigh Band Favorite Expression: Life is trouble, only death is not to live is to undo your belt and look for trouble Ambition: To live, to die, to rise again. THURMAN ARLINE Tee May 6, 1951 Duggan Hobbies: Pool, art, basketball, girls Activities: Basketball and Baseball Teams Favorite Expression: If you don’t succeed, try try again Ambition: To become a Commercial Artist Fashion Designer. 11 DANIEL BANAWICZ Dan April 7, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: T.V. Activities: Jr. Prom Committee. Yearbook, French II III, Jr. Room Rep., Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Yeah, but . . . Ambition: Physical Therapist. GARY BAKER Rode November 14, 1952 Bucks Hill Hobbies: Pool Activities: Ways Means, DECA. Bookkeeping III, Booze Favorite Expression: Let’s go Ambition: Accountant. BRIAN BAKER November 18, 1952 Sprague Hobbies: Pool, good music, money Activities: Work, school (boo), sleep, eat and smoke Ambition: Draft Dodger. MARCY BANISKY June 22, 1952 Driggs Hobbies: Sewing, watching sports Activities: French II, III, IV Ambition: Elementary teacher. DONALD BASILE Danny August 18, 1952 Washington Hobbies: My girl, my car my drums Activities: Work, Italian II Club, swimming Ambition: To make a million some- day. LEONARD BARTOL Lenny January 9, 1950 Washington Hobbies: Coin collecting Ambition: Radio T.V. repair. 12 JAMES BATT1STRADA Jim (Batman) June 18, 1952 Buck's Hill Hobbies: All sports Activities: Co-Captain Football, Bas- ketball. Track, Pres. Italian Club, Jr. Prom Committee. Homecoming Committee. Sports Editor Yearbook, Vice Pres. Sr. Class. Favorite Expression: You’re so meek Ambition: To play college football CHARLES BEAUDOIN Chuck October 31, 1952 St. Thomas Hobbies: Karate, girls Activities: Football, Swimming, Track, Baseball, CYO, Basketball, Vice Pres. CYO, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: How meek Ambition: Secondary Teacher. HANK BECKER December 20, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Swimming, working with computers, playing football Activities: French Club, National Honor Society, Swim Team, Cross Country. Intermural Water Polo, Math Club, Physics Club Ambition: Program Computers for Space Program, Retire at 40 and get involved in politics. JEAN BIENVENUE Tukcy July 10, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Drawing, painting, sewing, tennis, swimming, music, camping Activities: Tennis, Art Club, Guid- ance Staff Favorite Expression: Fantastic Ambition: To attend art school and become successful in that field. CANDACE BERRY April 6, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Dancing, swimming, boy watching, fast cars Activities: VP's staff, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: That’s a no-no Ambition: To go into IBM PATRICIA BENSON Pat January 7, 1953 St. Mary’s Hobbies: Boys, listening to music and dancing Activities: Bookkeeping 111 Club. Ways Means, Guidance Staff, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: And ah, oh how weird Ambition: Accountant or beautician. 13 CLAIRE BONVISSUTO July 13, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Dancing, music, horseback riding Activities: Italian II, CYO Ambition: l«egal Secretary. MARY BOCHICCHIO December 21, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Music, seashells, photo- graphy Activities: Honor Society Ambition: To be happy, to help people. EVAN BLANCHARD Moses December 12, 1950 Driggs Hobbies: Joking, teasing, learning Favorite Expression: Help keep the faith, take it slow, play it cool and above all try to stay in school, you need some education Activities: Basketball, Track, French II Club, Press Club. THOMAS BORDEN Ape October 16, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Pool, basketball, cars, girls, music, swimming Activities: CYO Favorite Expression: OK, fine Ambition: To buy a motorcycle and drive all around the country. MARVA BOOTH Salt June 15, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Singing Activities: Singing Favorite Expression: All right Ambition: A singer. CHRISTIANA BOSSIE Tina December 18, 1951 Katandin Ave. Hobbies: Skating, swimming, bowling Favojite Expression: You’re nuts Ambition: To make my future hus- band happy. 14 LYNN BOUTEILLER June 18, 1952 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Sewing, swimming Activities: Guidance Staff, Junior Prom Favorite Expression: Really? Ambition: To be happy at all times and to succeed in whatever I decide to do. ANTHONY BROWN Tony July 26, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Playing the guitar, pool, swimming Activities: Swimming team Favorite Expression: All right, now get down Ambition: Undertaker, or to be a success. JAMES BOWER Jim September 8, 1952 Driggs Hobbies: C.B. radio Activities: Conn. Rescue Favorite Expression: Oh, well Ambition: Electronics electrician. LORRAINE BRANDOL1NI Rubbles August 13, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Cruising, eating, swimming Activities: Cheerleading, Jr. Prom, French II, III Club. Homecoming Comm., Yearbook Staff, Guidance Staff, Sr. Prom Comm. Favorite Expression: Phenomenal Ambition: Elementary school teacher STEVEN BRODER Steve August 8, 1952 Driggs Hobbies: Reading, basketball, film watching, growing a beard Activities: USY, JCC, Peace Club, Emerald Literary Annual, Student Council Favorite Expression: Is that what you call it? Ambition: To enjoy life and help create a better society. LAURIE BROCHU Shoes December II, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Dancing, art Activities: D.E. Club Favorite Expression: You know Ambition: Buyer for store 15 DEBRA BURNS Debbe December 14, 1952 Lincoln Hobbies: Sewing, cooking, painting and having fun Activities: Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Hey Ambition: To become a teacher and be successful in whatever I try. JEFFREY BURKE Jeff November 16, 1949 Hobbies: Reading, writing Ambition: Chemist, journalist, com- puter programmer, and anything else I have time for. DOROTHY BULLS Dot January 18, 1950 Webster Hobbies: Boys and more boys Activities: Sr. Prom Comryittee Favorite Expression: All right now Ambition: To be a teacher or nurse. WILKES BUTLER November 26, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Cars Activities: Track, Swimming, Band Favorite Expression: All right now! Ambition: To be a success. SUSAN CARTER Hoagie January 10, 1953 Webster Hobbies: Ice skating, dancing, roller skating, painting Favorite Expression: Are you serious? Ambition: Secretary or nurse. JOSEPH CATALINA Caiman July 16, 1952 Bucks Hill Hobbies: Shooting, pool, baseball Activities: Baseball, President of D.E.C.A., Junior Achievement Favorite Expression: How’s it going? Ambition: To become a D.E.C.A. teacher. 16 NANCY CHATF1ELD Fancy Nancy January 5, 1953 Driggs Hobbies: Bowling, coin collecting, puzzles Activities: Ice and roller skating, dancing, golf Favorite Expression: Dynamite Ambition: Private Secretary. JEAN CHEPURNA Chippy January 31, 1953 Kingsbury Hobbies: Reading, drawing Favorite Expression: Hi there Ambition: To have fun and eventu- ally get married. ROBERT CHEPURNA Bob March 7, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Basketball, pool Activities: Press club. Emerald staff Ambition: To be a pharmacist or journalist. KAREN DENISE CLEMENTS Clem March 14, 1952 Driggs Hobbies: Singing, Jazz, sewing Activities: V.P. Staff, Bookkeeping III Club. Ways Means Favorite Expression: A change is gonna come Ambition: Secretary. NANCY CLARK Clark September 25, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Reading Activities: Guidance Staff Ambition: Nurse. DEBORAH CICCARELLI Deb November 25, 1952 John Barry Hobbies: Reading, dancing Activities: Junior Prom Committee. Pep Club Favorite Expression: Fantastic Ambition: To become a teacher. 'i ELIZABETH CREASEY Beth February 20, 1952 Kingsbury Flobbies: Knitting, painting Activities: Bookkeeping III Club, Ways Means Club Favorite Expression: That’s cool Ambition: To become a legal secretary. BRENDA COSMOS Fena September 25, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Boys Activities: Anything that is fun to do Favorite Expression: Oh, how cute! Ambition: To become an IBM engin- eer or some kind of computer work. BILL COCHRANE William Tall March 8, 1952 Buck’s Hill Activities: Football, Track, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Who dont’ you think you aren’t? Ambition: Pharmacist. ROBIN CREASEY Rob May 20, 1950 Kingsbury Hobbies: Trap shooting, cooking, playing guitar Activities: D.E.C.A. II, Ways and Means Club, Bookkeeping III Club Favorite Expression: You know what? Ambition: To be a hotel manager. LINDA CR1STOFANO Lyn March 27, 1952 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Sewing, cooking, knitting Activities: Italian Club, Junior Prom Committee, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: How queer Ambition: To be a nurse. MARY ELLEN CROCE Mar April 16, 1952 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Horseback riding, dancing and swimming Activities: President Bookkeeping III, German II, Guidance Staff and V- Principal’s Staff Ambition: To find myself and be happy. 18 DEBORAH DAGOSTINO Debbie February 10, 1952 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Skating, swimming, reading Activities: Vice President of Junior Class. Italian Club, Yearbook Staff. Student Council, Junior Prom Com- mittee. Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Hey, hey. hey, love that football Ambition: To be a teacher. EILEEN DASENZA December 4. 1952 Webster School Hobbies: Swimming, dancing, CYO cheerleading Activities: Italian Club Favorite Expression: That’s good Ambition: Radio Technologist DANIEL CUMMINGS November 5, 1951 Bamberg Elem. Hobbies: Poetry, skindiving, painting Favorite Expression: A violent at- mosphere creates violent people, so think about it Ambition: To be a writer. MARIA CRUCIANI Marie July II, 1952 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Sewing and cooking Activities: Italian Club, Secretary of Italian III Club, Junior Prom Comm. Favorite Expression: How queer Ambition: To become a teacher. CHARLES DALY Chuck August 7, 1951 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Skiing in Vermont Favorite Expression: You talked me into it Ambition: Hospital Administration. ROBERT D’AGOSTINO Bob May 10, 1952 St. Thomas Hobbies: Swimming, tennis Activities: Press Club, Senior Prom Committee, Sr. Class Play Favorite Expression: What’s new? Ambition: Accountant. BERNADETTE DELAURI Bernie September 17, 1950 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Drums, annoying people Activities: Can I have a slip to the girl’s room Ambition: Social Work: ANN DEFAZiO August 28, 1953 Carrol School PS 58 Hobbies: Dancing, horseback riding, football, cars, swimming, ice skating, tennis, archery, cooking Favorite Expression: What a world! Ambition:Program IBM computers. GLORIA DAVIS Glo July I I, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Judo, singing, sewing Activities: YWCA Favorite Expression: You know it too Ambition: To be a LPN JONATHAN DEMICK Jack May 18, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Driving around, sleeping, eating Activities: Treasurer Senior Class, V.P. Student Council, III Editor of Emerald, V.P. French III Club, Year- book, Junior Prom Committee. Ad- visory Committee, National Honor Society, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Hey! How are ya?-All right!! Ambition: Lawyer. CATHY DELEO March 27, 1952 Maloney Hobbies: Skiing, swimming Favorite Expression: Did anybody see Jill Bock? Ambition: Teacher. Favorite Expression: No! I don’t be- lieve it. DAVID DeVINCENT August 28. 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Skiing, basketball, weight- lifting Activities: Baseball, track Favorite Expression: None Ambition: Draftsman. 20 DAVID DiLEONE Dave March 2, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Music, football, cars Favorite Expression: I’m tired, I’m hungry Ambition: Draftsman. JACQUELINE DUPONT Jackie January 17, 1953 St. Margarets Hobbies: Sewing CYO Favorite Expression: Meet me in the girl’s room Ambition: Secretary. THOMAS DORSO Toni September 16, 1952 Washington Hobbies: Billards, golf Favorite Expression: All right now BARBARA ENSERO Barb November 2, 1950 Mary Abbott Activities: Decca, Junior Prom, Sr. Prom Committee, Yearbook Com- mittee Favorite Expression: Boss Ambition: Secretary. DAVE DZIEZYNSKI Dave May 28. 1952 Slocom Hobbies: Family drinking team, Con- federate Army, Football, drinking, jugling Favorite Expression: Two words Ambition: Commercial airline pilot. AMBER DYER Am April 27, 1952 Mary Abbott Activities: Yearbook, Alpha Zeta Club Favorite Expression: You’re kidding Ambition: To become a private secretary. CRAIG FARROW November 9, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Karate, water skiing Favorite Expression: Boom Ambition: College bound, history major. KENNETH EPSTEIN Ken April 21, 1952 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Sports, music, reading Activities: Football, Track, German Club. School Announcements, Ad- visory Committee Ambition: Electronics engineer. LOUISE FERRARE Lou April 16, 1952 Washington Hobbies: Painting, drawing, swimm- ing. horseback riding, skiing Activities: Guidance Office Favorite Expression: Hi kids, what’s new Ambition: To become a secretary or go into IBM processing. THOMAS FERRELLI Tom December 20, 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Music, football, hunting, fishing Activities: Band. Italian Club, Honor Society Favorite Expression: Dude Ambition: Electrical technician. PHILOMENA ENSERO Rocky August 28, 1952 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Sewing, dancing, cruising Activities: Cheerleading. Yearbook. Jr. Prom Committee. Italian Club, Sr. Prom Committee, Girl’s Basket- ball Team, Future Nurses Club Favorite Expression: Groovy Ambition: Registered nurse. JANICE F1LIPPONE Jan May 31, 1952 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Swimming, water and snow skiing, sketching Activities: YWCA, Italian Club, Alpha Zeta Teen Club Favorite Expression: Oh yeah, right Ambition: Elementary teacher. 22 JOSEPH FINATERI Spots July 25, 1952 St. Lucy’s Hobbies: Basketball, football, riding around big top BRIGITTE FISCHER Becky August 7, 1952 Driggs Hobbies: Painting, music, poetry Activities: Art Club, Honor Society Ambition: To be happy. SHARON FISHMAN Sher March 6, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies Skiing, art, music Activities: Art Club, Yearbook, Class Play Favorite Expression: Isn’t he some- thing Ambition: Successful fashion illustra- tor. KIM FREEDMAN January 27, 1953 Kingsbury Hobbies: Folk dancing, art, reading, boating, skiing, skating Activities: National Federation of Temple Youth, Emerald Staff, Phi Delta Sorority, National Honor So- ciety, Yearbook Committee, Literary Club, Spanish Club, Achievement Program Favorite Expression: I can’t decide Ambition: To become a specialist reading teacher. KATHRYN FREDERICK Kathy March 23, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Boys, farming, swimming, cooking, reading Activities: Italian Club, Sr. Prom Committee, Yearbook Committee Favorite Expression: Well-ll Ambition: To be a swinging and likable teacher. Also a good one. WILLIAM FORTIER Fritz Will Sonnetr September 18, 1951 Sacred Heart Hobbies: Sports Activities: French II Club, Football, CYO basketball Ambition: Accountant 23 NICOLINA FUSCO Nickie May 11, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Reading, dancing, all sports, except football Activities: Secretary Student Council, Italian Club Ambition: Airline Stewardess. Secre- tary. MARIO FUSCO Benvenuti October 2, 1948 Driggs Hobbies: Music, parties Favorite Expression: On a vail job MARSHA FRENKEL Marsh July 2, 1951 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Singing, dancing. Sigma Sig- ma Tau Sorority, work lectures Favorite Expression: I can’t believe it Ambition: To be an interpreter and translator and to live in Israel. MM GEORGE GAYLORD George April II, 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: All sports Activities: Swimming Team Captain, Track Team, Cross Country Team, French II Club, Jr. Prom Committee, Yearbook Staff Co-Editor, Homecom- ing Committee, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Ain’t no way Ambition: To become a Physical Education Instructor and Coach Swimming Teams. FREDERICK G1LDEN January 18, 1953 Kingsbury Activities: Swimming Team, Cross Country Team, German Club Ambition: To go into engineering. CAROL GOLDBERG September 6, 1952 Driggs Activities: French Club, Photo Club, Peace Club, Art Club, Emerald and Literary Annual Staff Ambition: To become a social worker. 24 HENRY GOLDSTEIN May 1, 1952 Kingsbury Activities: Emerald Staff, Yearbook Staff, Spanish Club, Chess Club, Golf Team, Sr. Prom Committee Ambition: To lead a leisure life. JANET GREENBLATT Queeny August 2, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Painting, sculpturing, skiing and having fun Activities: French Club, Spanish Club, Art Club, Cheerleader. Art Editor of Yearbook and Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Hey man Ambition: To become a college pro- fessor of art. ROBERT GRAHAM Bob November 5, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Water skiing, fishing, ice skating Activities: Track team, CYO, Year- book Staff, Sr. Prom. Comm. Favorite Expression: Seriously Ambition: Undecided. JANICE GORDON Poochie June 4, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Horseback riding, dancing, swimming Activities: Yearbook Staff, Mr. Mem- brino’s Office Staff, Sr. Prom Com- mittee Favorite Expression: Dynamite Ambition: To become a private secretary. BARBARA GRANT Barb February 6, 1952 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Swimming, listening to the radio, dancing, talking Activities: Bookkeeping III Club, Ways and Means Club, Alpha Zeta Teen Co-ed Club Favorite Expression: Check that action out Ambition: To become a private secretary JOSEPH GRANDPRE Bones February 5, 1951 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Racing cars, pool Favorite Expression: “get high and “smoke pot Ambition: An educated bum until if I decide on what to do. 25 JOHN GUERRERA Jay January 7, 1953 Buck's Hill Hobbies: Girls Activities: Black Belt, Cheezic Tang Soo Do, Wilby Band, Sr. Prom Com- mittee, Italian Club Favorite Expression: Holy Dude Ambition: To be a teacher. ELENA GUERRERA Ellie September 20, 1952 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Skiing, bowling Activities: Italian Club, Skiing Club, Future Nurses Club. Favorite Expression: Oh, wow Ambition: To become a nurse. PETER GUERRERA Krash January 9, 1951 St. Thomas Hobbies? Stock car racing, sports, driving crazy Activities: Football, Track, DE, CYO Favorite Expression: I'm not the only one doing it! Ambition: State policeman. RONALD GUERRERA R.G. February 23, 1952 Driggs Hobbies: Sports, football, art, painting Activities: Alpha Zeta, Co-ed Teen Club. DECA Favorite Expression: Whatever turns you on . . . Ambition: To be successful in the business world and have a family. ALEXANDER GUBBIOTTI Gubbi April 17, 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Bowling, ice skating Activities: Italian IV Club, Band Favorite Expression: What’s hap- pening? Ambition: To further my education by going to college. DONALD GUERRETTE Don June 12, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Cars Activities: DECA Favorite Expression: Yeah Ambition: To ent£r an industrial career. 26 JERI LOU HAMLIN Jeri March II, 1952 Buck's Hill Hobbies: Painting, reading, softball Activities: Art Club. Guidance Staff Favorite Expression: You’re mental Ambition: Elementary Teacher or Teaching Deaf. JOHN HAMILTON Ham bone May 16, 1952 St. Margaret’s Activities: Football, Basketball, Base-’ ball, Capt., Spanish Club, Jr. and Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Happening baby Ambition: Teacher, coaching. CYNTHIA HART Weasel December 21, 1951 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Bowling, music Favorite Expression: What you say. THOMAS HICKS LeRoi September 1, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Girls, girls, and more girls Activities: Basketball, football, art Favorite Expression: Nobody’s perfect Ambition: Art Profession. MARIA HERNANDEZ Chiqui September II, 1949 Driggs Hobbies: Skating, swimming, singing Favorite Expression: Jive you Ambition: Nurse. LEMARK HENDERSON O. J. Mud November 21, 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Girls, music, eating, having fights with my girl friend, drums Activities: Football, Track—Captain, going nuts Favorite Expression: You are what you eat Ambition: Playing football, buying a $40,000 house, being rich. 27 MARY HODGES Hodj February 4, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Bowling, swimming Activities: Nurse’s Club, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Holy crow Ambition: Nurse. JANET HIRSCH Jan March 24. 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Folk singing, getting in- volved, swimming, reading Favorite Expression: Bletch on you Ambition: To help, especially the world. MARILYN HINTZ Mar November 3, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Sewing, reading, swimming, being with people (fellowship) Activities: Drama Club. Future Nurses Club, Sr. Prom Committee, German Club, Secretary. Honor Society, Glee Club, Senior Youth Fellowship, Delegate to NVYA, Senior League Favorite Expression: Oh, Poopie! Ambition: Nurse. DIANE HOETHKE Dl April 4, 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Skiing, swimming, dancing Activities: French III Club Favorite Expression: You’re crazy Ambition: Social Worker. MARGARET HOJNACKI Marf June 29, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Skating, dancing, singing, going to games Activities: Yearbook Staff, Guidance Staff Favorite Expression: Palma, I’m right here Ambition: Become a secretary and get married in about 10 years. WALLACE HOOKER Spaceman January 23, 1953 Kingsbury Hobbies: Blues guitar Favorite Expression: Dig yourself Ambition: Professional musician. 28 JACKLYNE HOVANES Jackie February 10, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Sleeping, going out with Tommy Favorite Expression: Are you kid- ding? Ambition: Getting married. TIMOTHY HUGHES Tim October 5, 1949 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Cars Activities: DE I, II Club, Boy’s Club, Leader Club Favorite Expression: You’ve got to be kidding me Ambition: To enter marketing and Distribution. SAUNDRA HUNTER Hunt December 11, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Basketball, softball, singing in group Activities: Girl’s Basketball, Co-Cap- tain, Yearbook Staff, Sr. Prom Com- mittee Favorite Expression: Jive you Ambition: Music, Legal Secretary. EILEEN INGALA Lee March 31. 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Horseback riding, dancing, singing, water skiing, ice skating, baseball and basketball Actvities: Italian Club, Glee Club, Jr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Get down Ambition: To Sing Rock. PASQUALE IACOVELLA Yock April 17, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Skiing, football, basketball, golf, sleeping, pool Activities: Italian Club, CYO. Stu- dent Council, Jr. Prom Committee. Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Meek Ambition: Corporation Lawyer. Busi- ness Administration. ROBERT HURLBUT Herbie May 17. 1952 Washington Hobbies: Swimming, skating, golf, basketball, baseball Favorite Expression: Off the lot fellow Ambition: Data Processor. 29 GENE RADISH June 2, 1952 Beth David Academy Hobbies: Football, basketball, base- ball. reading, weight-lifting Activities: Football, Track, B’nai B’rith Youth Organization, Phi Beta Fraternity, French Club Favorite Expression: What, Ha Ambition: To major in mathematics. DEBORAH JANNETTY Deb June II, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Dancing, horseback riding Activities: Italian II and III Club Ambition: Secretary. BLANCHE JEANNIN February 15, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Sewing, music, swimming Activities: French Club, Jr. Prom Committee, Sr. Prom Committee, Glee Club, Band. Yearbook Staff, Prospect Drum Corps Ambition: Elementary School Teacher. JACOB KAPLAN Jack (Tank) November 29, 1950 Driggs Hobbies: Drums Activities: Band, Track Favorite Expression: Stop it Ambition: U.S. Navy Reserve Band. FRANKLN KAUNITZ Frank April 27, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Skiing, reading Activities: Glee Club, French III Club. Emerald, Literary Annual, Yearbook. Ski Club Ambition: Musician, performing and teaching. INA KAY May 2, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Piano, skiing Activities: Yearbook Staff, Emerald Staff, Spanish Club Favorite Expression: Do you have any smoke? Ambition: Executive Secretary. 30 ROBERT KERZNER R.A.K. May 31, 1952 Beth David Acad. Hobbies: Fishing, diving, coins, having a good time Activities: Yearbook Editor. Emerald —Bus. Ed.. Phi Beta—Pres., Tennis Team. Spanish Club, Jr. Prom Com- mittee. Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: I’m wicked psyched Ambition: To be rich and happy. CHARLES ROLLER Chuck June 8, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Skiing, football, pool Activities: DECA Favorite Expression: Straight busi- ness man Ambition: To have a successful busi- ness career. JOHN KIR1AKO Iliya October 30, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Hunting, swimming, skating Activities: French II Club Favorite Expression: Do it! You can always get out on bail Ambition: To become a Coast Guard Officer. SUSAN KNAUF Sue December 29, 1952 Buck's Hill Hobbies: Sewing, cooking, reading Activities: National Honor Society, German Club, Yearbook Staff, CCD Teacher Ambition: To go on to college and become a chemist. DAVID KNAUF General March 18. 1952 Russell Hobbies: Bowling, golf, playing guitar Activities: German Club Favorite Expression: You know what you are Ambition :To avoid problems and help people. ROBERT KNAPP Bobby September 14, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Skiing, baseball, pool, swimming Activities: German Club, Yearbook Staff. Sr. Prom Committee Ambition: To become an Electrical Engineer. 31 JANICE KROWCHENKO Jan May 2, 1952 Memorial Hobbies: Travelling, sewing, dancing Activities: Treasurer of Press Club, Yearbook Staff, Shop Club Favorite Expression: Let’s go to New Haven Ambition: To become a child psychologist or a truant officer. ROBERT KOLOGE Bob August 7, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Cars, football Activities: CYO, Basketball Team Favorite Expression: Come on now Ambition: To go on to College or the Service. ROXANNE LACAPRA Rox February 9, 1952 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Cheerleading, sewing Activities: Italian II, III, IV. CYO Cheerleader, Jr. Prom Committee Ambition: Nursing. JOANN LABONTE Nane March 28, 1952 St. Ann’s Hobbies: Horseback riding, tobag- ganing. target shooting, bowling Activities: Jr. Prom Committee, Jr. Class Officer, Yearbook Staff, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Hi bum Ambition: To travel. 32 RANDALL KOLINS Randy September 15, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Water skiing Activities: Emerald Staff, Chess Club, Junior Prom Committee, Year- book Staff. Track Team, Sr. Prom Committee Ambition: To retire by the age of thirty. STEPHEN LACMAN Steve April 14, 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Pool, driving Ambition: College. DEBBIE LAFFERTY LafJ October II, I95 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Bowling Ambition: Secretary. KA'IHl.EEN LAFFERTY Kathy July 27, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Horseback riding, swim- ming. reading, cooking Favorite Expression: You’re so queer. JAMES LAMPRON Jim June 29, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Cars, horseback riding, swimming Activities: CYO, CYO Basketball, American Legion Baseball Ambition: History Teacher. GERALD LEBEL Snoopy January 21, 1953 Kingsbury Activities: French III, Swimming Team Ambition: To graduate West Point. LUCILLE LANOIF Luc May 14, 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Going to the games, dating Activities: Press Club, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: You’re meek. i 1 PATRICIA LANOUF Pat March 10. 1952 St. Mary’s Hobbies: Sewing, swimming Activities: Cheerleading. Tennis Team, Girl’s Basketball. Spanish Club, Press Club, YWCA, CYO. Yearbook Staff. Jr. Prom Committee Ambition: Going to college. EARLENE LIVERMAN June 8, 1952 Riverview Hobbies: Dancing, sewing Favorite Expression: You know it too Ambition: Nurse. KARIN LINGL Karin December 29, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Cars, horseback riding, swimming, dancing, sports Favorite Expression: What do you say? Ambition: To become a Stewardess. MARY LEECE Mar December 31, 1952 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Reading, sewing, swimming, dancing Activities: Jr. Prom Committee. Victory Dance Favorite Expression: Hey. look at that boy Ambition: Nursing. FRANCIS LOMBARDO Fran September 23, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Watching T.V. Activities: DECA Favorite Expression: Don't bug me. MICHAEL LONDON Mike (Mir, April 20, 1952 Kingsbury Activities: Nefty, Physics Club, Math Club. Yearbook Staff Favorite Expression: Na'aseh V’Nishmah Ambition: Work in Government. ANN LoRUSSO May 9, 1951 Kingsbury Hobbies: Swimming, tennis Activities: Yearbook Staff. Sr. Prom Committee Ambition: Nursing. 34 KELLY MACOMBEK Kel November 18. 1952 Washington Hobbies: Swimming, dancing Favorite Expression: “What’s hap- pening?” Ambition: To do secretarial work. STEVEN LUCID Steve April 7, 1952 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Billiards Activities: Bookkeeping Club, Ways and Means Favorite Expression: Cop A Horn Ambition: Certified Public Account- ant. ELAINE LORUSSO Lolo January 30, 1953 Kingsbury Hobbies: Swimming, water skiing, cruising, sewing Activities: Cheerleading, Student Council, Yearbook Staff, Secretary of Honor Society, Jr. Prom Committee, French II, Secretary Sr. Class, Sr. Prom Committee, R6om Rep. Favorite Expression: Boss Ambition: Nursing. JOSEPHINE MANCINI Jo November 26, 1950 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Sewing, baby-sitting, dancing Activities: DECA Club Favorite Expression: Get out of here. will you Ambition: To become a hairdresser. WALTER MAGNAVICE Butch February 14, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Cars, fishing, food girls Activities: Sr. Prom Favorite Expression: Do on to others Ambition: To be a male nurse or business man. CHRISTINA MACKIE Chris January 27. 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Sewing, reading, eating, dancing, sports Activities: Cheerleading, Yearbook. Student Council, Homecoming Dance C ommittee. Honor Society, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: You’re so queer! DIANA McLEAN Sylvon October 11, 1951 Shawtown Ele. Hobbies: Going to church Ambition: Beautician. OLLIE McCRAY Bird the Third, O. J. McCray June 15, 1952 Youngs Park Hobbies: Dancing, pool. Karate Favorite Expression: Stay in school, it’s good for you—you might learn something Ambition: To travel. DENISE MARCELLA Nise August 7, 1952 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Cooking, sewing, swimming Activities: Cheerlcading, Jr. Prom Committee, Italian Club, Homecom- ing Committee, Yearbook Committee, Guidance Staff Ambition To become a nurse. MICHAEL McKEEMAN The Wizard September 7, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Ping pong, swimming Activities: Football, Baseball, Jr. and Sr. Prom Committees Favorite Expression: Is that all there is? Ambition: Journalism or Economics. JOAN MANGO Joanie September I, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Water skiing, horseback riding, CYO, cheerleading Activities: Yearbook, Jr. Prom Com- mittee, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Groovy Ambition: To become an Executive Secretary. PETER MECCARIELLO Pete May 7, 1952 Mary Abbott Hobbies: T.V.. friends, sketching Activities: Student Council, Italian Club, Art Club, Jr. Prom Committee, Honor Society, Yearbook Staff, Press Club, Sr. Prom Committee Ambition: To be a Linguist. 36 PEMBE MEKA Pent September 16, 1952 Driggs Hobbies: Sewing, cooking, reading Activities: French, Emerald Staff, Press Club, V.P. Staff. National Honor Society, Advisory Committee Favorite Expression: Is he sick? Ambition: Become a Surgeon. JEANN1E MENTONE Jean August 13, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Swimming, car races, bowl, ing. CYO Favorite Expression: Groovy Ambition: Fashion Designer. SANDRA M1ELE Sands December 8, 1952 Driggs Hobbies: Water skiing, ice skating, reading Activities: Italian Club, Honor Society Favorite Expression: How cute! Ambition: Teacher. BILLIE MOLAVER Bill October 27, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Reading. Sigma Sigma Tau President Ambition: To be a Vista Worker. - v MARK M1KULSKI Marko May 25, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Swimming, football, basket- ball. cars, CYO Favorite Expression: Big deal Ambition: To be an Engineer. WILLIAM M1KOLSKY Ratso December 2. 1952 St. Thomas Hobbies: Pool, ping pong Activities: Football, Basketball, Track, French. Sr. Prom Committee Ambition: Engineer. 1 KATHERINE MOORE Kat December 10, 1950 Driggs Hobbies: Cooking, ice skating, roller skating, dancing, reading Activities: Pep Club, Yearbook Favorite Expression: You’ve got me going in circles Ambition: X-Ray Technician. ROBERT MONTROSE: Bob February 5, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Sleeping late Activities: Italian, Yearbook Staff, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: I don’t like that Ambition: To become an Accountant. ANTHONY MOROTTO Tony April 20, 1952 Driggs Hobbies: Cars, CYO Activities: Italian Club Ambition: To become a Language Teacher. PALMA MORDIN1 Pam May 23, 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Swimming, dancing Activities: Yearbook Staff Favorite Expression: Did anyone see Margaret? Ambition: Hairdresser. 38 DANIEL MONTEIRO Cookson June 27, 1952 Driggs Hobbies: Karate, basketball Ambition: To be a Certified Public Accountant. MARTIN MORRISSEY Johnny Smoke December 12, 1952 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Football, basketball Activities: Swimming, Cross Country PATRICIA MULLIGAN Pat May 30, 1952 St. Margaret's Hobbies: Horseback riding, water ski- ing, swimming, music, dancing, CYO Activities: Jr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Let’s bull Ambition: Social Worker. CHARLES NARDELLO Charlie January 21, 1953 St. Mary’s Hobbies: Swimming, basketball, explorers Activities: Italian Club, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Meek Ambition: Teacher. PATRICIA NISTICO Pat October 31, 1951 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Horseback riding, archery CYO Activities: French Club, Jr. Prom Committee Ambition: X-Ray Technician. CLAIRE O’KEEFE Claire August 3, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Drawing, cooking, water skiing Activities: Nurses Club, Yearbook Staff, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: You’re kidding Ambition: Nurse. JOAN O'DONNELL Joannie August 7, 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Swimming, sewing Activities: French Club Favorite Expression: Watch your mouth Ambition: To be a success in what- ever I do. MARSHA NOVAK March 26, 1952 Kingsbury Activities: French Club. Press Club, Honor Society, Exchange Student to England Favorite Expression: What?! Ambition: Finish College, Travel. V KATHLEEN OWENS Kathy August 20, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Swimming Activities: Italian Club, Yearbook Staff, CYO, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Groovy Ambition: Teacher. JUDITH OLSCHEFSKI Judy October 31, 1952 Buck’s Hifl Hobbies: Dancing, singing, painting, reading Activities: Music Club, CYO. YWCA, Honor Society, Spanish Club Favorite Expression: You’re kid- ding! Wow! Ambition: Elementary School Teacher. BEVERLY O’LEARY Burps December 7, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Sewing, swimming Activities: Guidance Staff Favorite Expression: You know what I mean Ambition: To become a Nurse. JOHN PALLAD1NO Pellegrini December 18, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Sports, stock cars Activities: Italian IV, CYO Favorite Expression: You don’t say Ambition: Teaching. FREDERICK PALOMBA Fred December 12, 1952 Kingsbury Activities: Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country Ambition: Insurance Field. THOMAS LEE OWENS August 13. 1951 East Suffolk Hobbies: Football, play pool Favorite Expression: I’ll be there Ambition: None. 40 DONALD PAOLINO Duke October 9, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Photography Activities: German Club. Photogra- phy Club, Yearbook Staff, Program Director, Radio Club, Student Coun- cil, Room Rep, Physics Club, Base- ball 70 Favorite Expression: About 5 feet 10V4t Bri Ambition: Chemical Engineer or Secondary School Teacher. KATHIE PARSON Kathy July 8, 1952 Woodbury Hobbies: Sewing, swimming, tennis Ambition: Interior decorator. DANIEL PATERNOSTRO Boone August 8, 1949 Webster Activities: Baseball. Football Ambition: Electronics, Radio T.V. DAN PETRO-ROY General Peach November 17, 1952 Russell Hobbies: Swimming, golf, football, tennis, bowling Activities: Press Club, Italian Club, Confederate Army Favorite Expression: Hey, man. What you wanna do that for? Ambition: United States History Teacher. DENNIS PESINO March 28, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Pool, having fun Activities: CYO. Basketball, Football Favorite Expression: You Twrip or Thurp Ambition: Data Processing. DELIA PERUGIN1 Dee January 1, 1951 Slocum Hobbies: Swimming, skiing Activities: Library Staff, Decca Club, Treasurer Favorite Expression: Oh ya! Ambition: L.P.N. 41 MARIE PICKETT Pick February 20, 1950 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Sewing and collecting pen- nies and digging boss sound Activities, Dancing, Glee Club Favorite Expression: All-right Ambition: Nurse. DAVID PHILB1N Regis August 7, 1952 St. Mary’s Hobbies: Music, basketball and swimming Activities: CYO, Junior Achievement Favorite Expression: If you’ve got faith it’ll be all right. Ambition: To go on in my education and learn a trade. DONNA PETTY Dee Dee June 16, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Tennis, basketball, singing, skating Activities: Afro American Club, DECA Favorite Expression: Be cool Charlie Ambition: A Model or Secretary. GREGORY PIERCE November 20, 1951 Webster Hobbies: Swimming, fishing, football Activities: Football Ambition: Navigator (Pilot). GEORGE PIERCE Weasel February 22, 1952 Walsh Hobbies: Basketball Activities: Member of Bookkeeping III Club and Ways Means Club Favorite Expression: If you can’t beat’m — run Ambition: Accountant. CYNTHIA PIER PONT Cindy, Snow White September 23, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Civic Theatre, singing groups, piano, swimming, sewing Activities: Dance Band, Glee Club, French Club, Future Nurses, Drama Club, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Do, me, sol, do. Well, all right Ambition: Nursing and Music. 42 ROSALIND PINKERT Roz April 20, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Art, painting and sculpture, swimming, horseback riding Activities: Art Club, Photography Club, Spanish Club Favorite Expression: In the quest of love there is peace. You know what I mean? Ambition: To be a successful Art Teacher. BENJAMIN PLATT Big Ben December 3, 1951 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, boating Activities: Member of Band Favorite Expression: Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow you may die Ambition: Undecided. CHERYL PLOURDE September 24, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Playing records and riding around, bowling, dancing Activities: CYO, Guidance Staff Favorite Expression: Groovy, Really Cool, I’m Afraid Ambition: Legal Secretary. ANTHONY RAMONAS Nooky April 6, 1952 St. Joseph Hobbies: Pool, baseball, having fun Activities: Football, Track, Jr. and Sr. Prom Committees Favorite Expression: In your face Ambition: Play College Football. Teach. STUART RABINOWITZ Slime February 13, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbi : Drawing, designing model houses Activities: French Club, Phi Beta Fraternity, Swim Team, Physics Club, Sr. Prom Committee Ambition: Architect. MARSHA POMAIBA Mik February 19, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Swimming, dancing, cruis- ing, boy watching Activities: Vice Principal’s Staff Favorite Expression: I’m afraid Ambition: Business Career. 4} ROBERT REIN Bob July 9, 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Coin Collecting, CYO Activities: Italian Club—President, Sr. Prom Committee Ambition: Navy Officer, Doctor. MARY ELLEN REALE Mary Fake March 26, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Tennis, reading Activities: National Honor Society, Literary Annual. Tennis, Italian III Club Favorite Expression: Don't be a fol- lower. become a leader Ambition: Teacher. JEFFERY RAPOPORT Rap February 8, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Skiing, horseback riding Activities: Emerald, Swimming, Chess Club, Spanish Club, Jr. Prom Committee Favorite Expressing: Get out. LAWRENCE RIFK1N Rif June 8, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Drums, bowling, dating, baseball, rock music Activities: French III—President, Yearbook Staff, Jr. Prom Committee. Honor Society, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: So what else is new? Hi guys Ambition: Politician. CAROL RIMANY Flame May 16, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Tennis, swim team, golf, ballet dancing, piano, reading Activities: Varsity Cheerleading Team—Captain, Jr. Prom Commit- tee. Homecoming Committee, French Club, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Really? Ambition: Go to College. LUCILLE RISCHAR Lu April 12, 1952 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Sewing Ambition: To be a good Secretary. 44 BELKYS RIVERA December 21, 1950 San Jose Hobbies: Sports Favorite Expression: Ain’t no way Ambition: Secretary. SANDRA ROCHON Shorty, tiny April 14, 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Skiing, baseball, bowling, CYO Activities: DECA Club Ambitiion: Undecided. MARGOT RODNEY Marf January 7, 1953 St. Margarets’ Hobbies: Attending all sports, especially football Activities: Cheerleading. Yearbook Staff, Press Club, Emerald Staff, Jr. Prom Committee, Home Coming Committee, Manager Girl’s Basket- ball, French Club, Sr. Prom Com- mittee Favorite Expression: How meek. LINDA ROY Lynn March 12, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Sewing, puzzle making, out- doors work, ice skating, swimming Activities: Glee Club Favorite Expression: Why? Ambition: To be a L.P.N. CARMEN ROSA Adolf October 13, 1951 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Sports, car racing Activities: Football, Track, CYO, Italian IV—Treasurer Ambition: Pro Football, or Coaching High School Ball. BARBARA ROMANUK Barb December II, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Horseback riding, skating, swimming, tennis and drawing Activities: Nursing Club, Jr. Prom Committee, Guidance Office, Year- book Committee Favorite Expression: Oh, good! Ambition: To become an L.P.N. 4 TERRENCE RYAN The Kid April 26, 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Swimming, football, music, magazines Activities: Swimming Team Captain. Track Team, Cross Country Team, French II Club, Pres., Jr. Class Treasurer, French III Club, Room Representative, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Sucking wind Ambition: Lawyer. BRUCE RUDA1TIS Looseone April 18, 1952 St. Margaret's Hobbies: Cars Activities: Drag Racing Favorite Expression: You better get a grip on yourself. ARTHUR RUBINSTEIN Art November 19, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies:Music, guitar, girls, bowling, golf, riding around Activities: Swim Team I, Golf Team, Press Club, Physics Club, French III Club, Assistant to Emerald Staff Yearbook Committee, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: How about that Ambition: Engineering. SUSAN SABETTA Sue January 6, 1953 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Sleeping Activities: Peace Club, Italian II Club, Emerald Staff Favorite Expression: Plymouth makes it Ambition: Get a sufficient education in College. 46 NADEANE ST. MARY Deanie September 8, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Sewing, swimming Activities: French Club, Yearbook Committee, CYO Club Favorite Expression: You know Ambition: To go on to college and possibly become an elementary school teacher. PAT SALVATORE Main August 31, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Sports Activities: Italian Club Favorite Expression: What’s happen- ing? Ambition: Electronic Technologist. JOSEPHINE SANTOPIETRO Jo October 10, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Skating, music, dancing Activities: CYO. Italian Club, Year- book Staff, Vice Principal Staff Favorite Expression: Be good Ambition: X-Ray Technician. SUSAN SCHAER Sue June 3, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Sewing, drawing, writing, swimming Activities: French Club, Prom Com- mittee, Band, Glee Club, CYO, Yearbook Staff, Prospect Drum Corps, Sr. Prom Committee Ambition: Elementary School Teacher. T ROBERTA SANTOPIETRO Berta April 12, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Sewing, dancing Activities: CYO Favorite Expression: Ow Wow Ambition: Secretary. SANDRA SANTORO Sandy October 18. 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: CYO Cheerleading (Cap- tain), swimming, YWCA, bowling, ice skating Activities: CYO. Press Club Editor. French II Club, Secretary III Club, Glee Club, J.V. Cheerleading, Year- book, Jr. Prom Committee. Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Flip it! Ambition: Nursing. PRIMO SCAPPINI Scarmp February 4, 1951 St. Thomas Hobbies: Fishing, bowling, playing pool Activities: Italian Club Favorite Expression: Peace, baby, peace Ambition: To become a Chef. ANGELA SAVAGE Sav June 3, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Dean, skating, eating, sleeping, records, boys, soul vikings Activities: Jr. Prom Committee, Yearbook Staff, Room Representative Favorite Expression: You’re kidding Ambition: To become an English Teacher. •1 MARK SEBASTIAN ELLI Sibby March 13, 1952 St. Thomas Hobbies: Sports Activities: Italian II Club Treasurer Favorite Expression: What’s hap- pening? Ambition: Business Management. 1 BERNICE SCHNIER Bernie August 5, 1951 Beth David Acad. Hobbies: Swimming, sewing, bowling, horseback riding, cars, skiing Activities: V.P. Staff, Library Staff, Yearbook Staff, German Club, Phi Delta Sorority Ambition: Hairdressing, Secretary. ELAINE SCHIEFFER George February 19, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Sewing, singing, theater, roller skating Ambition: To help other people enjoy life as much as I do. LEWIS SEMPRIN1 Setup May 23, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Football, skiing, swimming, running Activities: Football Team, Track Team, Student Council Member, Student Council Treasurer, President of Jr. Class, President of Sr. Class, German Club, Room Representative Favorite Expression: Take it easy Ambition: Astrospace Engineer. PAUL SERAF1NE December 3, 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Music skiing, tennis Activities: Band, Dance Band, Inter- high Band. Sr. Prom Committee Ambition: Industrial Relation Manager. RACHAEL SFORZA Rac February 2, 1953 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Dancing, swimming, skiing, reading Activities: CYO, DE Club. Italian II Club, Vocal Club, Bookkeeping II Club Ambition: College. 48 HOLLY SHATTUCK December 25, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Youth Fellowship. Choir, Rainbow Activities: Yearbook Staff, Glee Club, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Do your own thing Ambition: To be a Business Secretary. KAREN SILVERMAN Kar August 21, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Art, music and buying clothes Activities: Yearbook Staff, Phi Delta Sorority Secretary, USY, English Class Representative, Life Member- ship of Hadassah Favorite Expression: No, I don’t have anymore gum! Ambition: To be a successful Secre- tary, or Commercial Artist, to get married and live in Boston. AMANDIO SILVA Hondo October 17, 1952 Washington Hobbies: Basketball, baseball, foot- ball, music Activities: Cross Country Team, Secretary French Club, jr. Prom Committee, Yearbook Staff, CYO Basketball Team, Sr. Prom Com- mittee Favorite Expression: What a down!! Ambition: Undecided—plan on going to College. DEBRA SILVERMAN Deb Nov. 13, 1952 Beth David Acad. Hobbies: Music, traveling, looking for adventure, skiing Activities: French Club, President Phi Delta Sorority, Literary Annual, Emerald Staff, Yearbook Staff, NEFTY, Room Representative, Stu- dent Vote Committee, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Are we going to the Yale Mixer? Ambition: Get married, become an Elementary School Teacher. Travel around the world. EDWARD SILVA Silb October 17. 1952 Washington Hobbies: Basketball, baseball, golf Activities: French Club, Yearbook Staff, Golf Team. Sr. Prom Com- mittee Favorite Expression: You know? Ambition: Entering the Science Field. ROY SILVA Tiny October 13. 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Karate Favorite Expression: Right on! Ambition: Working with Computers. 49 ERIC SLESSINGER Slosh May 24, 1952 Mary Abbott Hobbies: Wine, women and song Activities: Band, Peace Club, Honor Society, NEFTY Favorite Expression: Peace now! Ambition: To become a doctor. PAUL SIROIS October 30, 1952 St. Ann Hobbies: Sports, all kinds Activities: Baseball. CYO-YIA, Bas- ketball, Hockey Ambition: Undecided. MICHAEL SMERAGLIA Mike December 6, 1952 Buck’s Hill Hobbies: Sports Activities: French Club, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: You’re so meek and candy Ambition: Engineering or to become a Math Teacher. THOMAS SMITH Smitty November 21, 1952 St. Thomas Hobbies: Photography, coin collecting Activities: Chess Club, Physics Club, Italian II Club, Explorers Club Favorite Expression: You got to be kidding Ambition: Electronics Engineer. SHARON SINGER Shar October 31, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Music Activities: Spanish Club, Yearbook Staff, Literary Annual, Phi Delta Sorority Favorite Expresison: Do you have any gum, Kar? Ambition: To be a Social Worker, travel. STEPHEN SMITH Steve April 14, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Boating, swimming, water- skiing, camping Ambition: To be successful in what- ever field I choose. 50 SANDRA SNYDER Sandy February 27, 1952 Algonquin Flobbies: Sewing Activities: Bookkeeping III Club Favorite Expression: Groovy Ambition: Secretarial Work. BARRY SULLIVAN Tree April 22. 1952 St. Margaret’s Hobbies: Sports, music, fooling around Activities: Prom Committee, Home- coming Dance Favorite Expression: You’re so meek Ambition: Dentistry. RICHARD SPENCER Dicky January 7, 1950 St. Francis Hobbies: Basketball Activities: CYO Ambition: No idea. CAROL SPARANO Car April 6, 1952 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Sewing, bowling Activities: CYO, Italian Club, Jr. Prom Committee, Student Vote Committee Favorite Expression: Babe! Ambition: Get married and be an Elementary School Teacher. FREDERICK STRUMPF Fred April 21, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Photography Activities: Track Team, German Club, Physics Club, Sr. Prom Com- mittee Favorite Expression: Deutschland, Deutschland, uber alles! Ambition: To be a Veterinarian and get rich. SANDRA STAFFORD Sam February 22, 1952 Washington Hobbies: Being with Bobby Activities: DECA Club Favorite Expression: Babe and All right! Ambition: To marry a great guy. 51 SANDRA SUTTFRLIN Sandy November 24, 1952 Memorial Hobbies: Reading, drawing Activities: V.P. Office, Guidance Staff, Jr. Prom Committee, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: I’m so dumb Ambition: Teacher. AMY SUMMIT July 3, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Art, reading, folk dancing, sailing Activities: French Club I. IV, Liter- ary Annual. New England Federation of Temple Youth. Phi Delta Sorority, Tutor in Reading Enrichment Achievement Program Ambition: Fine Arts Education. SANDRA SWEENEY Sandy January 21, 1953 Algonquin Hobbies: Swimming, snow skiing, water skiing, tennis, boating Activities: Junior Achievement, Span- ish Club, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Are you sure, Ace? Ambition: I plan to major in Biology and minor in Economics. 52 TERRY SWITZ Switzer Sept. II, 1951 Memorial Jr. High Hobbies: Skiing, basketball, swim- ming Activities: Yearbook Staff, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Meek Ambition: To be successful in the upcoming College years. MARJORIE TAGOFF Margie April 28, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Reading, boys, eating, sleep- ing. cruising Activities: Emerald Staff. Yearbook Staff, French Club, Jr. Prom Com- mittee, Sr. and Jr. Prom Committees Favorite Expression: That’s the way it goes Ambition: To become a Teacher of the Handicapped. ROGER THERMEN Ramjet February 21, 1952 St. Margaret's Hobbies: Cars bikes (motorcycles) Ambition: U.S.M.C. MARYANN THIBODEAU Mar February 23, 1952 St. Francis Xavier Hobbies: Cooking, eating Activities: DECA Club Favorite Expression: Hey Jacky, it's Friday! Ambition: To get married and be happy. DIANE THOMPSON Di (Oswald) June 6, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Sports, knitting, sewing, cooking Activities: Cheerleading Captain, Student Council, Press Club, Year- book Staff. Homecoming Committee, Sr. Prom Committee, French Club II Favorite Expression: Go Cats Ambition: Nursing. DOMINIC TORTOR A Dom December 21, 1952 Washington Hobbies: Cars Activities: Italian Club Ambition: Electronics. ROBERT THORN Bob November 10, 1952 Washington Hobbies: Basketball, baseball Ambition: Accountant. ROBEKI 1 HOMPSON Bob December 6, 1952 St. Margaret's Hobbies: Painting, music Activities: Crane Favorite Expression: Oh-wow Ambition: To become a refined Blues guitarist and an iceman. 55 JAMES VAN HOOSER General March 22, 1952 Driggs Hobbies: Girls Activities: French II Club Favorite Expression: Never do today what can be put off till tomorrow Ambition: Undecided. ANDREA URBAN Andy July 5, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Swimming, basketball, skating Activities: Hospital Volunteer, Press Club, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Your ugly Ambition: Nurse. WARREN TRAWICK Tray August 12, 1952 Webster Hbbies: Pool, basketball, Karate Favorite Expression: You live and learn Ambition: Dental Technician. NICOLE VEILLETTE Nickie December 25, 1952 Driggs Hobbies: Sewing, skating Activities: French III Club, Yearbook Staff, Homecoming Committee, Jr. and Sr. Prom Committees Favorite Expression: What Ambition: Nurse. FREDERICK A. VOLMAR. JR Fritz September 10, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Skiing, boating, horses, model cars, piano Activities: German Club, Room Rep., CYO, Prospect Youth Council. Lab Assistant, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Get Outta here Ambition: Four years College—Busi- ness Administration Piano. THEODORE WADE Ted September 14, 1952 Driggs Hobbies: Girls, singing Activities: Afro-American, ORG, Glee Club Favorite Expression: All power to the people Ambition: To play basketball 54 1 EDWARD WALTON Eddie June 27, 1952 Driggs Hobbies: Billiards, basketball, foot- ball Activities: Organ, of Afro-American Students Favorite Expression: Hey, now! Ambition: Lawyer. DEBORAH WATTS Debbie December 27, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Horseback riding, swim- ming. skating, sewing Activities: Spanish Club, Yearbook Club, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: Brother Ambition: Elementary Teacher. LESLIE WATTS Les April II, 1951 Algonquin Hobbies: Skiing, swimming, basket- ball, football Favorite Expression: Forget it Ambition: Undecided. DONALD WELLS Don June II, 1952 Kingsbury Hobbies: Crewleader in Sea Ex- plorer's Ship Ambition: To be successful in life. DAWN WELLS Freckles and Side Burns June II, 1952 Couville (Detroit) Hobbies: Sewing, swimming, tennis, baseball, basketball Favorite Expression: No kidding, really, you don't say Ambition: To pioneer as a Jehovah Witness. GARY WELINSKY Gary December 6, 1952 Washington Hobbies: Skiing, billiards Activities: Physics Club. German Club, Press Club, Sr. Prom Comm. Favorite Expression: To the South Ambition: Engineer. 55 LINDA WILLIAMS November 30, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Swimming, tennis, collect- ing records Activities: DECA, Afro Club, Treas- urer II, Glee Club I to 4. Jr. and Sr. Prom Committes, Chairman of Talent Show Favorite Expression: You got it Ambition: Make it to the top in whatever I do. ELAINE WILLIAMS Laine May 26, 1952 Walsh Hobbies: Collecting records, post- cards, and snap-shots, bowling, and dancing Favorite Expression: Hey baby, what’s happening? Ambition: X-Ray. DEBBI WILLIAMS Shorty April 22, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Church fellowship, choir, sewing, playing guitar Activities: French Club, Honor So- ciety, Chorus, Future Nurse’s Club. Drama Club Favorite Expression: You stupid!!! (to Cyn) Ambition: Major in French or Music. CAROL WOH KE Henrie September 18, 1952 Webster Hobbies: Swing, tap, ballet, jazz dancing, writing and collecting poems and short stories, tennis, swimming and softball Activities: Dancing and Sewing In- structress, Pres, of CYO. Jr. and Sr. Prom Committees Favorite Expression: Wong Ambition: High School Home Econ. Teacher. 56 DE1RDRE WRIGHT Dedee August 25. 1952 St. Thomas Hobbies: Sewing and writing Activities: Counseling Black Children from Inner City Favorite Expression: All power to the people Ambition: Working with black youth. THOMAS WRIGHT General March 6, 1952 Driggs Hobbies: Tropical fish, skiing Activities: Physics Club, Member of Order of DeMolay, German Club, Explorer (Boy Scout) Favorite Expression: To the South Ambition: Data Processing. THERESA ZANAVICH Tess October 1, 1951 Washington Hobbies: Dancing, skating Favorite Expression: Do ya swear to me? Ambition: Undecided. VICTOR ZEMBRUSKI Vic February 7, 1952 Buck s Hill Hobbies: Skiing, swimming, billiards Activities: Physics Club, German Club, Press Club, Yearbook Staff, Sr. Prom Committee Favorite Expression: To the South Ambition: Engineer: DIANE Z1BELL Di September 21, 1952 Algonquin Hobbies: Sewing, ice skating Activities: Yearbook Staff, Secretary French IV Club, Guidance Staff Ambition: Elementary Teacher. CAMERA SHY TOM BECKETT Flash July 15, 1951 St. Margaret's Activities: French II Ambition: Electrician. KAREN BELULOV1CH Kar October 5, 1952 Bungay School Hobbies: Dancing, reading, tutoring after school Favorite Expression: I'm not kidding Ambition: Spanish Teacher. MICHAEL COREY Mike December 30, 1951 St. Margaret's Hobbies: Art, music, guitar. 57 LA DORIS CRUMP Nut July 17, 1952 Merriman Hobbies: PlayirVg with dolls Activities: Dancing, singing, hiking Favorite Expression: Take in con- sideration only what you see, not what you hear. JOSEPH GUGLIOTT1 Pepi February 19, 1950 Webster Hobbies: Coins, sports Favorite Expression: I hope you wake up with no legs Ambition: Working for CL P. TOM RODRIGUEZ June 15, 1952 Woodrow Wilson Hobbies: Painting, mechanical tinker- ing Activities: CYO, PRYO, Explorers Favorite Expression: No! Ambition: Social Worker. JEANNETTE SWAIN Cherri March 17, 1951 Driggs Hobbies: Piano playing, sewing Activities: Afro American Club Favorite Expression: I don’t be half- steppen Ambition: Physical Therapist. JAMES DI LIBERTO Jim December 4, 1950 Algonquin Hobbies: Baseball, football, track, ice skating, girls, CYO Activities: Track Team. Radio Club Ambition: To become a Sports An- nouncer. BARBARA REED Nov. 26, 1951 Woodrow Wilson Hobbies: Dancing, singing, play base- ball Favorite Expression: You never know what you can do until you try. Ambition: Executive Secretary. YVAN SAVARD January 9, 1952 Canada Hobbies: Working Activities: Hockey, Swimming Ambition: Electrician. LYNDON TEWKSBURY Tewks July 14, 1952 Bath School Hobbies: Music, Art Activities: Peace Club, Track, Cross Country Favorite Expressing: Oh, hold your water Ambition: To live in accordance with the prompting from my true self! DAVID WALTERS March 7, 1952 Algonquin Activities: German Club, Radio Club Favorite Expression: “Today, it’s not hi, how are you? It’s how high are you?’’ Ambition: Engineering School. JUNIOR PROM Junior and Senior A dvisor MR. GERALD DAN DONOLI SPORTS Left to right: Co-Captains, Tony Ramonas, Jim Baltisirada. Second row: Lew Semprini, Mike McKeeman. Greg Pierce, Le Mark Henderson, Charles Beaudoin, Bill Fortier. Third row: Bill Mikolsky, Ld Walton. Ken hpsiein. Bill Cochrane. Fourth row: John Hamilton, Joe Atkins. Missing—Carmen Rosa. The Wildcats of 1969 brought to Wilby a winning season, boasting a record of 5-4. Those who are familiar with the team’s background will agree that this was certainly an unexpected, al- though pleasant surprise, since the record stood at a dismal 1-4 after the first five games. Yet a strong desire among the players combined with a loyal student body helped the Wildcats to win their next four games in a convincing manner. Throughout the first five games, Wilby’s opponents outscored them 97-58. In the last four games, the boys of O’Brien outscored their rivals 132-33. The 'Cats had become a team to beware of. The team's co-captains, Jim Battistrada and Tony Ramonas, led the Wildcats in their best performances in the last two games. Traveling to New Haven, everyone expected the ’Cats to be anni- hilated with the exception of the team itself. They had, at last, realized their potential by defeating the powerful Hillhouse, 34-15. This was all the incentive needed by the team as they prepared for their final game against their greatest rival. Sacred Heart, a ball club which Wilby had not beaten in years. The Wildcats were well rewarded by clawing the Hearts, 46-0. This game will live in the memory of all seniors. At the close of each season, certain awards are given to the members of the team who showed outstanding merit during the year. They are as follows: TONY RAMONAS: All-City. All-Valley, Most Valuable Player (team). Outstanding lineman (team), Co-Captain-Tackle. JIM BATTISTRADA: All-City, All-Valley, Outstanding Back (team), Co-Captain-Quarterback. CARMEN ROSA: All Citv, Unsung Lineman (team), Tackle. LEMARK HENDERSON: All-Vallcv, Defensive Player (team). Linebacker. CHUCK BEAUDOIN: Unsung Back (team). Fullback. MIKE McKEEMAN: Civitan Award End, Halfback. The 1969 football team of Wilby High School would like to express their sincere appreciation to Coach O’Brien. Coach Davis, and Coach Jones for their time, effort, and loss of voice. FOOTBALL 1969 Co-Captain:, Jim Battistrada and Tony Ramonas SEASON RECORD Crosby Lee Watertown Torrington Naugatuck Kennedy Avon Hillhousc Sacred Heart Those guys Total Losses ATTACK OUT OF REACH ROSA McKEEMAN ON THE KILL LEW GRABS ONE BILL BRINGS ONE DOWN OUT OF THE POCKET MUD ON A HIT hi fyiLBy r 3 3. 'iXLBy 20 First row, left to right: Coach Delaney, Joe Atkins, Barry Sullivan, Tony Ramonas, Jim Battistrada, and Coach Tracy. Second row: Fred Palomba, lorn Dupont, Thurman Arline, Bill Murphy, Bill Mikolsky. Third row: Larry Chapman. John Greco. Tom Weaver, Earl Hunter, John Wesley. BASKETBALL SEASON RECORD The Wilby Basketball Team of 1970 compiled a record of 8-11. This compared to the record of the preceding year (3-16) is a vast improvement. Contributing to this change were All-City, All- Valley choices, Tom Weaver and Larry Chapman. Also having major roles in the team’s play were Tom Dupont, John Greco and Bill Murphy. Other players seeing action throughout the year were, Fred Palomba, Bill Mikolsky, Joe Atkins, Jim Battistrada, Barry Sullivan, Tony Ramonas, Thur- mann Arline, John Wesley, Earl Hunter and Charles Lee. Had fate been different our season’s record could have been much different. In a matter of three close games, the record could have been reversed. Also, the good games must be consid- ered, especially the Pulaski game. One of the Wilby players, Fred Palomba was honored by receiving the Jack Cullinan Award. It is awarded to the player who showed outstand- ing sportsmanship throughout the year. We They Immaculate Conception 59 72 Pulaski 63 85 Ansonia 89 72 Sacred Heart 67 72 Kennedy 68 88 Watertown 88 62 Crosby 70 69 Torrington 58 70 Torrington 60 70 Ansonia 66 77 Watertown 75 73 Naugatuck 73 74 Immaculate Conception 66 75 Kennedy 83 75 Sacred Heart 70 73 Pulaski 86 72 Naugatuck 69 79 Bristol Eastern 77 68 Crosby 65 42 Won Lost 8 11 67 Jim Battistrada Bill Mikolsky Barry Sullivan SENIORS Tony Ramonas Joe Atkins Fred Palomba Our Last Game Left to right. Hirst Row: Ginny Karmen, Saundra Hunter, Miss Carlson, Gerry Booker, Vanes- sa Gatling. Second Row: Robin Boyle, Ojetta Andrews, Linda Liverman, Germans Andrews, Lavera Overton. Diane Lawson. Third Row: Belinda Taylor, Mary Ann Spinola, Kim Eason, Pauline Zembruski, Kathryn Karmen. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The Girls’ Basketball team completed their brief season this year with an 0-3 record. The team was begun last year by Miss Marguerite Montvill. Since the team was newly organized and since few of these girls had formally played bas- ketball, most of their time was spent learning the rules and basic skills and plays used in basketball. However, last year most of the girls were seniors who graduated last June; therefore, the team had to start from scratch again, this time under the direction of the new physical education teacher and coach, Miss Judith Carlson. Many new rules were also added, the major one being the change from a six-man to a five-man team. The starting team was Captain Gerry Booker, Saundra Hunter, Bernadette Dclauri, Pat Lanoue, and Vanessa Gat- ling. These girls along with the rest of the team did a very good job, considering their inexperi- ence in basketball, and also their lack of any sup- port whatsoever from the student body. Although they lost their three games, two against Notre Dame, and one against Watertown these games were not easy wins for the opponents. Much credit should be given to these girls and especially their coaches for their effort and interest in adding new opportunities for girls in the area of athletics. There has never been much offered in this area for girls in the public high schools in Watcrbury. Hopefully, in the next few years, the other two area high schools, will also organize basketball teams for girls, and girls bas- ketball may become just as popular in the future as boys basketball is now. Gerry Booker (co-captain) Saundra Hunter (co-captain) Miss Carlson (coach) First Row. Left to Right: Hank Becker, Chuck Beaudoin (Tri-Captain), George Gaylord (Tri- Captain), Terry Ryan (Tri-Captain), Fred Gilden, Gerald l.ebel. Second Row. Frank Vitone, Mark Wilenchik, Jon Birenbaum, Jim Beaudoin, Elliot Caplan, Mike Vcrno. Third Row. Bruce Mark, Ron Pierpont, Howard Silverman, Chris Bolan, Bob Bolan. Vin Tor- retta (Manager). Fourth Row. Alan Russo, Mark Serafine, Chris Brickel, t.en Jacobson. Randy Mackie. SWIMMING Finishing with a season's record of five wins and seven losses, Coach Fossbender and the team were pleased with their season. Lacking in depth, Mr. Fossbender, in his first year as head coach, often had to rely on double wins from Mike Verno, George Gaylord, Bob McKee, and Terry Ryan. New school records were set this year by Mike Verno in the 200 yard individual medlay, George Gay- lord in the 400 yard freestyle, and Terry Ryan in the 100 yard breast stroke. The Wildcats performed admirably in the state meet finishing fifth out of a field of nineteen teams. The medlay relay team of Chris Bolan, Terry Ryan, Gerry LeBel, and Bob McKee garnered a fourth place. Other standouts were Mike Verno with a fourth place in the 100 yard butterfly; Bob McKee with fifth place in the 50 yard freestvle; Charlie Beaudoin with a fifth place in diving; George Gaylord with a seventh place in 400 yard freestyle. Terry Ryan and Hank Becker finished seventh and eighth respectively in the 100 yard breast stroke. The 400 yard freestyle relay team, consisting of Allan Russo, Marty Morrissey, Gerry Le- Bel, and Dave Plumb earned a seventh place. WE THEY Hillhouse 60 35 Xavier 39 56 North Haven 58 37 Gilbert 63 32 Naugatuck 30 65 Hamden 32 63 Milford 49 46 Torrington 39 56 West Haven 39 56 Middletown 49 46 Kennedy 37 58 Crosby 26 69 Gerald Lebel Hank Becker Fred Gilden SENIORS George Gaylord Terry Ryan Chuck Beaudoin Sitting, Right to Left: Chuck Beaudoin, lerry Ryan. Fred Gilden. Standing. Hank Becker, Gerry Lcbel. Marty Morrissey. Anybody for a Swim? Front Row, Left to Right — Steve Meo, Mike Verno, Mike McKeeman, Paul Sirois, John Hamilton, Bob Deleo. Second Row — Bob Matzkevich, John Greco, Keith McKurrach, Richard Faucher, Howard Land, Ray Galli. Third Row — Coach J. Hall, Vincent Torretta, Aldo Albini, Dale Ciccarelli, Tom Scarmo. Bill Matzkevich, Coach M. Ciarlo. BASEBALL Tri-Captains Mike McKeeman, Paul Sirois, John Hamilton Coach Mario Ciarlo looked at our baseball season as a rebuilding year. Faced with the loss of all NVL pitcher Lenny Samcla, and all NVL outfielder Jim Monroe, as well as catcher Bob Rinaldi and an all senior infield, the Wildcats and coach Ciarlo knew they had a lot of work ahead of them. These factors attributed to our rather poor 3-15 record. Coach Ciarlo relied for the most part on his senior tri-captains Mike McKeeman, John Hamilton and Paul Sirois. Mike showed some good pitching, especially against Nau- gatuck, the state champs. He hurled a three hitter, but none the less Wilby was defeated 5-2 because of fielding errors. John Hamilton was the pitching ace for the team, he also contributed greatly by making some fine plays at short. Paul Sirois, twice NVL selection, carried the big bat for Wilby, hitting .434 junior year and .386 senior year. Also junior John Greco aided the Wildcats with his .391 average and 26 stolen bases. Coach Ciarlo is now looking forward to a fine team for ’71. Left to Right — Carmen Rosa, Lemark Henderson, Fred Strumpf, Tad Ryback, Tony Ramonas, Jim Battistrada, Bob Graham, Ken Epstein, Earl Hunter, Larry Barnes, Hiram Hall, Mike Lugavskas, Bill Ryback, TRACK For the first time in the brief history of Wilby’s track team, we ended the season with a winning record. The final record was four, three, and one. Also for the first time this year, Wilby defeated Sacred Heart in track. It has been very hard for the members of the track team to im- prove themselves, because there were no experienced players to teach them. This year the seniors reached their full potential through their own diligent work through- out the past four years. In track the leaders were Fred Strumpf, Lemark Hen- derson, Morse Solomon, Lew Semprini, Hiram Hall, jnd Tad Ryback. The leaders in the field events were; Ken Ep- stein, Jim Battistrada, Tony Ramonas, Bob Graham, Fred Strumpf, Lemark Henderson, and Bill Chocrane. Records were set this year in three events, the 880 relay, the javelin and the discus. 79 Left to Right: Coach O’Brien, Co-captain Lemark Henderson, Co-captain Fred Strumpf, and Coach Cipriano. Left to Right: Coach Warren Henderson, Elliot Androphy, Bob Heald, Jon Birenbaum, Kathy Karmen, Pat Lanoue, Kathy Woitke, Mary Reale, Stan Juda, Joel Androphy, Bob Kerzner. TENNIS The boys and girls tennis teams both had successful seasons this year, under the leadership of their new coach Warren Henderson. The boys’ record in local com- petition was six wins and one loss. Also added to this year’s record was an out- standing Cheshire club who defeated Wilby twice. The victories included two wins over Holy Cross, two wins over Crosby and one win over Kennedy. In the first meeting of the year Kennedy upset Wilby 5-4. We also defeated Naugatuck in our first meeting with them. The second match was cancelled in the middle because of rain. The outcome of that match was to decide the NVL, it could not be made up however, so it was deemed a tie. The girls this year unfortunately did not have as successful a year finishing with a 1-5-1 record. This was due to the loss of all our experienced players last year. The only true veteran on this year’s squad was captain Mary Reale. The girls’ one win came against Kennedy, with double losses at the hands of Watertown and Plainville. The tie came at the Woodbury meeting. 81 Captain — Boys ROBERT KERZNER Captain — Girls MARY REALE Coach Cicchetti Mario Silva Ken Mulvey G O L F Edward Silva John Putetti Bil Murphy Wilby’s golf team finished the season with a record of three wins and twelve defeats. The wins included two over Ansonia and one over Crosby. This record does not show the true merits of the team, because the competition this year was very demanding. There were three instances where one stroke could have meant a Wilby victory. Bill Murphy was the team’s number one player as well as the captain of the team. Tom Dorso played the number two position, giving Wilby a formidable one two combination. Rounding out the varsity squad were Ken Mulvey, John Putetti, and Ed Silva. 83 84 PAT LANOUE DENISE MARCELLA MARGOT RODNEY CHRIS MACKIE CAROL R1MANY DIANE THOMPSON ELAINE LORUSSO LORRAINE BRANDOLINI PHIL ENSERO CHEERLEADERS Co-Captains and Advisor 69-70 was considered a very good year for the cheerleaders under the direction of their advisor Miss Judy Carlson, and their Co-Captains Carol Rimany and Diane Thompson. The girls worked hard all dur- ing the summer not only practicing but rais- ing money for their attractive new football uniforms. Once school started the cheer- leaders were in the swing, sponsoring invig- orating football rallies and cheering their team onto numerous victories. Never to be forgotten were the good times coming home with the players on the bus. Along with the change of season came the change of sport. Basketball proved to be an exciting season and to add to the enthusiasm of the game were large signs behind the fans. The cheerleaders then ended a profit- able year that contributed much to the sport’s life of the school. 85 Front Row; Left to Right; Diane Thompson, Carol Ri- many. Second Row: Phil Ensero, Lor- raine Brandolini, Linda Bochic- chio. Ginni Miele. Third Row: Kit Mulligan, Elaine Lorusso, Chris Mackie. Fourth Row: Pat Lanoue, Al- icia Daly, Margot Rodney, De- nise Marcella. C5AA)It Seated around table left to right: Larry Rifkin. Sandy Santoro, Nicky Veillelte, Franklin Kaunitz, Eddy Lamontagne, Eddy Silva. Second Row: Linda Cochran, Diane Hoethke, Claude Beaumier, Joyce Garms. Third Row: Steve Bioder, Mike Chartier, Terry Ryan, Amandio Silva, Dan Banawicz, Gerald Lebcl. FRENCH III First Row. Left to Right: Marsha Novak, Pembe Meka, Diane Zibell, Carol Goldberg. Second Row: Jocelyne Savard, Sue Schaer, Marcy Banisky, Nadeane St. Mary, Blanche Jeannin. GERMAN CLUB First Row. Left to Right; Elliot Androphy, Don Ward, Joel Androphy, Tom Wright. Dave Knauf, Doreen Natelle, Tracy Orkin, Bernice Schneir, Brigette Fischer, Miss Moynihan, Mari- lyn Hintz, Geri Eckman, Linda Jacovino. Sue Knauf. Kathy Woitke, Nadine Finke, Dave Walters, David Plumb, Bob Knapp. Dave Gotler. Second Row; Fred Strumf, Lew Semprini, Gary Welinsky, Ken Epstein. Fred Volmar, John Wesley, John Ward, Dave Verrastro. Fred Gilden, Scott l.uschenat. First Row. Left to Right: Elliot Caplan, Marc Goldstein, Sally Guarino, Sandra Sweeny, Patty Wallace, Michelle Kramer, Raquel Gurwicz, Kim Freedman, Reva Katrosar, Barbara Kolin, Gary Lichtenstein, Linda Achtenbcrg, Mr. Rocco Sileo. Second Row; Teresa Scortino, Mark Wilenchik, Morse Solomon. Jane Kay, Lisa Kass, Claudia Andrade, Debra Watts. Carlleena Herring, Mary Sullivan, Sue Boulanger, Mickey Verno, Joe Atkins. ITALIAN III First Row. Left to Right; Nick Valletta, Elena Guerrera, Diane Screduck, Philomena Enscro, Maria Cruciani. Second Row; Mary Rcale, Debbie Jannetty, Debbie D Agostino, Rosemarie Della Crole, Sheryl Pani. Third Row; Mike Romanelli, Tom Ferrelli, Gerry Salvatore, Joe Antonucci, Deidre Wright, Tom Scarmo. Fourth Row; Michael Smeraglia, Robert Rein, John Gabriele, John Guerrera, Arthur Sparano. Fifth Row: Charles Nardello, Domenic Tortora, Peter Guerrera, Daniel Petro-Roy, David Cedela. ITALIAN IV lop to Bottom, Left Row: Pat lacovella. Nicky Fusco, Bob Montrose, Janice Filippone, Joseph- ine SantoPietro. Sandy Miele. Eileen Dascenza. Second Row: Jim Battistrada, Denise Marcel- la, Pete Meccariello, Carol Sparano, Pat Sal- vatore, Tony Morotto, Kathy Owens. DECA II First Row. Right to Left: Gary Baker, Sandra Rochon, Joseph Catalina. Paul Gravel, Laurie Brochu, Delia Perugini, Francis Lombard. Second Row; Ron Guerrera. Bruce Rudaitis. Linda Williams, Sandra Stafford. Mary Ann Thibodeau, Jackie Hovanes, Rachael Sforza. Hiird Row: Dan Paternostro, Joseph Gugliotti. Josephine Mancini, Barbara Fnsero, Tim Hughes, Charles Roller. Don Wells. Fourth Row: Robert Thorn, Elaine Williams, Carlton Anthony, Wilkes Butler, Don Guer- rette, Mr. Frank Granato. First Row. Right to Left: Bicnda Cosmos, Patricia Benson, Barbara Grant, Karen Clements. Second Row: Steve Lucid, Beth Crcascy, Jacklyne Hovanes, Cynthia Hart. Third Row: Robin Creasey, Gary Baker, Thomas Hicks. Richard Spencer. Fourth Row: Daniel Monteiro, Douglas Fallon, Mr. William Kramer, Dennis Pcsino, George Pierce. vl • «• ' ?4 WAYS AND MEANS First Row. Right to Left: George Pierce. Barbara Grant, Gary Baker, Patricia Benson. Second Row: Jacklyne Hovanes, Cynthia Hart, Beth Creasey, Karen Clements. Third Row: Steve Lucid, Thomas Hicks, Robin Creasey, Brenda Cosmos, Mr. William Kramer. Fourth Row: Dennis Pesino, Richard Spencer, Daniel Monteiro, Douglas Fallon. Front Row. Left to Right: Linda Mychaskiw, Cindy Pierpont, Janet Greenblatt, Lorraine Brandolini, Cindy Kelly, Evon Jackson. Peggy Hart. Sandy Sutterline. Second Row: Denise Marcella. Nicolina Fusco. Debbie Lafferty, Margaret Hojnacki, Peggy Humphry, Ann Defazio, Cheryl Plourde, Nancy Clark. Third Row: Lynn Boutellier, Louise Ferrari, Diane Cordon, Barbara Romanuck. Fourth Row: Marilyn Hintz, Miss McKenna, Mr. McKenna, Miss Hutchinson, Mr. Deleany, Beverly O’Leary, Cathy Melio. GUIDANCE STAFF MR. MEMBRINO’S STAFF Foreground. Left to Right: Ginny Corbo, Mr. Membrino. Back Row: Janice Gordon, Joyce Garms, Janet McCarthy, Cindy Murphy, Claude Beaumier Denise Perreault, Dale O’Bar. First Row. Left to Right: Mrs. Flanagan, Mr. Leonardi. Second Row: Candice Berry, Diane Thompson, Holly Kozlowski, Deborah Bridschoe Third Row: Josephine Santopietro, Connie Hall. Pembe Meka, Marsha Pomaiba, Mr. Coviello Karen Clements. VICE PRINCIPAL’S STAFF STUDENT COUNCIL First Row. Left to Right: Mr. Louis Ponzillo. Nancy D Agostino. Patty 1 ruehart, Mary Moore. Roscanne Dressel. Joanne Verrastro, Nancy Sica. Angela Savage, Nicky Fusco. Marva Booth, Janet Hirsch, Chris Mackie. Diane Thompson, Elaine Lorusso, Ginny Karmen. Second Row: Lew Semprini, Micky Verno, Jack Demick, Pat Iacovella, Anthony Anzalone, Bill Murphy, Steve Broiler, Mark Capozzi, Alan Peck, Linda Montano, Diane Johnson, Joanne Pugliese. First Row. Left to Right: Elena Guerrera, Susan Knauf, Debbie Williams, Elaine LoRusso, Kim Freedman, Amy Summit, Cindy Pierpont, Mary Reale. Second Row: Eric Slessinger, Linda Achtenburg, Judy Olschefski, Chris Mackie, Marsha Novak, Sandy Mielc, Pembe Meka, Larry Rifkin. Third Row: Steve Broder, Mary Bochicchio, Blanche Jeannin, Sue Schaer, Sue Sabetta, Marilyn Hintz, Hank Becker. Fourth Row: Peter Meccariello, Gary Welinsky, Jack Demick, Ken Epstein. I I HONOR SOCIETY EMERALD STAFF First Row. Left to Right: Mr. Richard West, Debbie Kaunitz, Debbie Silverman, Tracy Orkin, Carrol Goldberg, Cindy Kelly, Margot Rodney. Kim Freedman. Second Row: Marcy Banisky, Deidre Wright, Jayne Pilla, Janet Hirsch, Jeri Fckman. Sue Sabetta, Ginnv Corbo, Joyce Garms, Debbie Silverman. Third Row: Gary Lichtenstein, Joel Androphy, Morse Solomon. Steve Broder, Randy Kollins, Elliot Caplan. Jack Demick, Henry Goldstein, Bob Kerzner, Jon Birenbaum, Bob Chepurna, Franklin Kaunitz, Jeff Rapoport. First Row: Left to Right: Patty Fappiano, Debra Kaunitz, Nancy Sena, Sandy Santoro, Ginny Corbo, Terri Shepherd, Cindy Charpie, Lynn Brilliant. Second Row: Allan Peck. Al Daigle. Dan Petro-Roy, Bob Chepurna, Peter Meccariello. Franklin Kaunitz. PRESS CLUB AFRO- AMERICAN ORGANIZATION From bottom to top: Mr. Melvin Jones, Marie Pickett. Mary Moore, Anthony Hoffler, Dennis Lewis, Sheila Newsome,Linda Williams, Irving James. Angela Savage. Connie Hall, Howard Davis, Marva Booth, Larry Chapman, Gerry Booker, Bryan Giler, Gloria Williams. Wayne Brockett, Charles Lee. Seated around table, left to right: Cynthia Charpie, Teri Shepherd, John Charpie, Mr. Ken Killer, Mark Capozzi, Jane Reichardt, Laurie Codianne. Standing, left to right: Greg Choney, Ken Reichardt. Bruce Mark. William Clyma, Richard Leibowitz, Mike Perrotti, Bryan Ricketson, Ray Charland. Tom Smith, Jeff Rapoport, Robert White, Robert Smith, Robert Grande. CHESS CLUB First Row. Left to Right: Mike London. Eric Slessinger, Craig Farrow, John Guerrera, Tom Ferrelli, James Lampron, Blanche Jeannin. Second Row: Paul Serafinc. Joe Atkins, Alex Gubbiotti, Jack Kaplan, Mr. J. Spadaro conducting. Front Row. l ft to Right: Linda Rc.y, Debbie Talmadge, Cindy Pierpont, Franklin Kaunitz. Stanley Washington, Billy Walton, Debra Williams. Diane Morkys, Marva Booth. Marie Pickett. Second Row: Judy Olschefski, Brenda C'apozzi. Mary Moore. Janette Stanley, Loretta Andrews, Howard Davis, Wayne Brockette. Ervin James. Larry Chapman, Baron Gilreath, Denise Lewis, Gregory Pierce, Edith Williams Eileen Ingala, Linda Craig. Helen Hodges, Mrs. Linda Pelletier. GLEE CLUB t ___i_ JUNIOR PROM COMMITTEE Nick Veiltate En“.ro' E “n I-oKusso. Margie Tagoff, Lorraine Brandolini, -haer vhh!r rv!f 8 • R cneya Dc'ane Tho,mPson- Dc isc Marcella, Blanche Jcannin, Sue bthaer, Debbie DAgostino, Sandy Santoro, Linda Williams. rfC.?.nor R|OW | ULW,?emPi.ini Tony Ramonas, Amandio Silva, Terry Ryan, Pat lacovella, Jim Peler Meccano. MiTELS? ' SU iVan’ Da Ba awicZ' Bob Kerzner' SENIOR PROM COMMITTEE Front Row. Left to Right: Marie Pickett, Angela Savage, Kathy Moore, Joan Mango, Ann LoRusso, Chris Mackie, Kathy Owens, Margot Rodney, Diane Thompson, Nicky Veillette Margie Tagoff, Denise Marcella, Janet Greenblatt, Lorraine Brandolini, Phil Ensero, Elaine LoRusso. Second Row. Pat lacovella, Larry Rifkin, Mike McKeenan. Pete Meccariello, Bob D’Agostino Terry Ryan, Bob Graham, Marty Morrissey, Ed Silva, Craig Farrow, Bill Fortier, Jim Battistrada, Lew Semprini, George Gaylord, Jack Demick, John Hamilton, Le Mark Henderson. CLASS COUPLE Jim Battistrada Margot Rodney MOST DEPENDABLE Bob Kerzner Sandy Santoro MOST SOPHISTICATED Terry Ryan Carol Rimany CUTEST Theresa Zanavich Eddy Silva CLASS CHATTERBOX Janice Gordon Larry Rifkin CLASS ATHLETES Pat Lanoue Jim Battistrada CLASS ALIB1ERS Bill Mikolsky Debbie D’Agostino MOST STUDIOUS Jack Demick Sue Knauf CLASS WIT Chris Mackie Amandio Silva MOST CAREFREE Marva Booth Lemark Henderson 103 QUIETEST Eddy Silva Sue Schaer MOST SERVICE TO SCHOOL Diane Thompson Lew Semprini MOST POPULAR Lew Semprini Elaine LoRusso CLASS FLIRT Janice Gordon Ron Guerrera 104 BEST DRESSED Karen Silverman Terry Switz MOST PLEASING PERSONALITY Chris Mackie Larry Rifkin 105 BEST FIGURE PHYSIQUE Nicolina Fusco Lemark Henderson PERFECT LADY GENTLEMAN Sue Schaer Dan Banawicz MOST VERSATILE Lew Semprini Elaine LoRusso DREAMERS Fred Palomba Pat Lanoue BEST LOOKING MOST CHEERFUL Terry Switz Janet Greenblatt Lorraine Brandolini Amandio Silva THE CAST Wildcat Jackson ..... Joe Dynamite......... Sookie .............. Jane Jackson ........ Hank ................ Countess Emily O’Brien Sheriff Sam Gore..............m Matt ........................ ' Corky ... Oney... Sandy ... Tattoo .. Cisco .... Postman Miguel.. Deputies DANCERS Peter Meccariello Robert D’Agostino Claire Bonvisuto Denise Marcella Amandio Silva Jackie Dupont Marie Pickett Edward Silva Carol Woitke Andrea Urban Susan Knauf Kathy Moore .. Diane Thompson ....... Terry Ryan .. Jonathan Demick ... Cindy Pierpont .... Bill Mikolsky ....Carol Rimany ....John Hamilton .... Randy Kolins .. Charles Beaudoin Michael McKeeman ... Jim Battistrada .... George Gaylord ...... Pat Iacovella .... Amandio Silva .....Barry Sullivan .....Ron Guerrera Paul Serafine CHORUS Lorraine Brandolini Eileen Dascenza Blanche Jeannin Debbi Williams Saundra Hunter Margot Rodney Margie Tagoff Kim Freedman Susan Schaer 107 i y STAGE HANDS USHERS Marty Morrissey Jonathan Birenbaum Fred Palomba Victor Zembruski Bob Knapp Bill Cochrane Bob Kerzncr Gary Welinsky SCENERY George Gaylord Charles Beaudoin Jim Battistrada Bill Mikolsky Barry Sullivan Carol Goldberg Jack Demick Marty Morrissey Rosalind Pinkert LIGHTING ANTHONY RAMONAS Carmen Rosa Charles Daly Ronald Pierpont James Bonnie Barbara Ensero Pembe Meka Vincent Toretta Mary Moore Carl Rubano Elizabeth Vierra COSTUMES Philomena Ensero Marilyn Hintz Claire O’Keefe PROPERTIES NICOLE VEILLETTE Jack Demick Terry Ryan MAKE-UP Debbie Silverman Janet Greenblatt BUSINESS MANAGERS Terry Switz Robert Kerzner TICKETS Jeffrey Rapoport Tom Ferrelli Judy Olshefski - Carol Sparano Sandra Miele Susan Sabetta . Lucille Lanoie Peter Guerrera Debbie Silverman Frank Kaunitz PROGRAM Terry Switz Mary Ellen Croce Marty Morrissey Don Paolino Joan Mango PUBLICITY Robert Kerzner Carol Sparano Peter Meccariello Bob Montrose PRODUCTION STAFF Director................................................Karen Moritis Musical Numbers Staged By................................Fran Green Dance Consultant......................................Diane Dinklocker ONE DAY WE DANCE NOW WATCH YOU LITTLE TOAD EL SOMBRERO! LEWIS SEMPRIN1 President JAMES BATT1STRADA Vice-President SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Secretary Treasurer THE QUEEN Angela Savage ■ JACK DEM1CK Validictorian ELAINE LORUSSO Salutatorian LEWIS SEMPR1NI Class President FATHER DWYER AWARDS ASSEMBLY LIST OF PRIZE WINNERS FOR 1970 Secretarial Prize in memory of Edith A. Mills and Cornelia S. Holcomb for excel- lence in Advanced Stenography and Typewriting. 1st Prize .......................... CHERYL PLOURDE 2nd Prize .......................... DEBORAH LAFFERTY Stephen W. Wilby Memorial Prize for excellence in Social Studies. Awarded to ........................... KIM FREEDMAN Joseph P. Kennedy Prize for excellence for four years of English. Awarded to ......................... JONATHAN DEM1CK Harvard Club Prize to the outstanding boy in the Junior Class who “combines excellence in scholarship with achievement in other fields”. Awarded to ..................... ELLIOTT ANDROPHY ’71 Latin Dept. Prizes for excellence in four years of Latin. 1st Prize .................................. SUSAN KNAUF 2nd Prize ............................ MARY BOCCHICCHIO Latin Dept. Prizes for three years of Latin. 1st Prize ......................... ELLIOTT ANDROPHY ’71 2nd Prize ........................ JONATHAN BIRENBAUM ’71 The Daisy Lord Memorial Prize to that boy in the Senior Class who has attained the highest average. Awarded to .............................. JONATHAN DEMICK 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 ................................. PEMBA MEKA The D.A.R. United States History Prize for excellence in U. S. History. Awarded to........................................... LEWIS SEMPRIN1 HANK BECKER Reader’s Digest Prize to the Valedictorian. Awarded to................................JONATHAN DEMICK The Emerald Award to the member of the staff who contributed most in time and effort to the success of the publication. Recipient ................................. ROBERT KERZNER The Bausch Lomb Medal for highest standing in three or more Sciences. Awarded to .............................. JONATHAN DEMICK The Corp. 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............................. KENNETH EPSTEIN Girl Recipient.............................. MARCY BANISKY 119 The French II Prize to the pupil ranking highest in second year French. Awarded to ......................................... JOHN CHARPIE Prize awarded for excellence in French III. Awarded to............................... EDWARD SILVA L’Alliance Francaise Prize for French IV awarded to the pupil who has made the greatest progress in spoken French during this school year. Awarded to..............................JONATHAN DEMICK Laurel Girls’ State Award. Awarded to.................................SUSAN MALM ’71 LINDA MYCHASKI ’71 The Tommy Herrimam Post American Legion Boy’s State Award. Recipient.......................ROBEBRT ARSENAULT ’71 JOHN WESLEY ’71 Waterbury Women’s Hebrew Aid Scholarship...........STEVEN BRODER Women’s Educational Club Prize to the highest ranking Jewish girls. Awarded to............................LINDA ACHTENBERG KIM FREEDMAN Waterbury Hebrew Benefit Assn. 1 Award. Recipient ................................ JONATHAN DEMICK David L. Fannick Post 91 and Ladies' Auxiliary Jewish War Veterans Scholarship. Awarded to............................................STEVEN BRODER San Lupo Society to that pupil of Italian extraction who attained the highest average for three years of Italian. Awarded to............................... ELENA GUERRERA Wilby Italian Club Prizes for outstanding progress for four years of Italian. Awarded to..................................SANDRA MIELE ROBERT MONTROSE NICOLINA FUSCO KATHLEEN OWENS The Coronas Club Prize to that pupil who attained the highest average for four years of Italian. Awarded to ......................... PETER MECCARIELLO The Coronas Club city-wide scholarship to girl of Italian descent based on scholar- ship and need. Recipient .................................. ELAINE LORUSSO Wilby Unico Club Prizes to candidates of Italian parentage: Highest average in 4 years of English. Awarded to ............................... JONATHAN DEMICK Highest average in prescribed course in Italian — 4 years. Awarded to ......................... PETER MECCARIELLO Award to one graduate for excellence in 4 years of Science. Recipient ................................ JONATHAN DEMICK Nominee for city-wide Unico Mathematics..............JONATHAN DEMICK 120 The Spanish Prize for outstanding work in third year Spanish. Awarded to..................................REV A KA TROSAR The Spanish Prize for outstanding work in second year Spanish. Awarded to............................ THOMAS ROBUSTELLI The Paul Lux Memorial Prize to the boy of the graduating class who has shown the greatest progress in Mechanical Drawing: Recipient ................................ ROBERT GRAHAM The Concordia-Turner Singing Society Prize for excellence in German IV. Awarded to .............................. KENNETH EPSTEIN The Concordia-Turner Singing Society Prize for excellence in German III. Awarded to ......................... ELLIOT ANDROPHY ’71 The Concordia-Turner Singing Society Prize for excellence in German II. Awarded to................................. DAVID PLUMB ’71 Concordia-Turner Society Prize for German I........... FRED GILDEN B’Nai Brith — Highest ranking pupil of Jewish descent. Awarded to ........................... JONATHAN DEMICK Class of ’39 service award to senior who has given freely for at least two years, of his time and energy without anticipating special reward or recognition. Recipient ................................ ROBERT KERZNER Uniroyal Scholarship Recipient ................ ELAINE SCHIEFFER Wilby Chemistry prize to the pupil who has ranked highest in Chemistry. Awarded to............................JONATHAN DEMICK Wilby Physics Prize, highest rank in Physics... VICTOR ZEMBRUSKI LEW SEMPRINI Wilby Bookkeeping Prize awarded to the senior student having the highest grade in a competitive Bookkeeping examination — Bkkp. III. 1st Prize...................................GEORGE PIERCE 2nd Prize................................ SANDRA SNYDER Bookkeeping II. Awarded to .............................. LOUISE FERRARI USN Reserves, 4 year grant. Awarded to............................... KENNETH EPSTEIN Conn. Assn, of Women Deans Counselors Award to the Junior girl with out- standing qualities of leadership. Recipient ........................ MICHELLE KRAMER ’71 Wilby D. E. Scholarship Prize. Awarded to ........................... RONALD GUERRERA The Sterling Silversmiths Guild of America Prize to the girl showing the greatest achievement in Homemaking during the current year. Awarded to ............................. CHRISTINE BOSSIE ACCO-BRISTOL, W. T. MORRIS SCHOLARSHIP ($6000) Awarded to ........................................... GARY WILENSKY 121 CLASS FAVORITES” Female Vocalist — Janis Joplin Male Vocalist — Tom Jones T.V. Show — Mod Squad Movie — Romeo 8C Juliet Actor — Steve McQueen Actress — Raquel Welch Comedian — Bill Cosby Comic Strip — Peanuts Hangout — Big Top D. J. — Mad Hatter Pastime — Cruising Sport — Basketball Station — WTBY Group — Beatles Song - Je-t-aime Food — Pizza TEACHER’S FAVORITE SAYINGS MISS McGRATH....................“This is going to be on the exam.” MR. O'BRIEN ................................... “You dummies.” MISS PRICE.............................................. “What?” MR. MOSCHELLA...............................“Now where were we?” MR. SILEO..............................“You’re not interested!” MR. GRIFFIN................“What we need is a good depression.” MR. CIPRIANO.......................................“Take a rest.” MR. SCACCO................................... “Ain’t no way.” MR. GENOVA..........“This is a dictatorship, and I am the dictator.” MR. McDONNELL................................................“In reality.” MR. KRAMER..........................“Oh! That’s the ball game.” MISS VAN DEUSEN.....................“I love the good lord’s air.” MR. FOSSBENDER ....................................“Phenomenal!” MISS BOWES...............................“Stop that tapping!” MR. HADDAD.............................“Answer this for a plus.” MR. WISE.....................................“Air Pollution.” MR. MAZZEFERRO ....................... “You’re very bodacious.” MR. WEST ................................ “Don’t bust chops.” MR. DUBUQUE.............................“And now my friends.” CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1970, of the City of Watcrbury, County of New Haven anti 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 herein after 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 leav- ing, 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. Richard Wesjt. as executor of this, our Will. I Linda Achtenberg will my Swedish-clogs to Mr. Testa. I Richella Adams will my good marks to my two brothers. 1 Brian Anderson will nothing to anyone. I’ll just take it with me. I Thurman Arline will my oldest “sweat socks” to Mr. Delaney and my old Cons to Mr. Tracy for his future walking and coaching in comfort. I Joe Atkins will my great ability of blocking to next years football team linemen. 1 Leslie Babbitt will to Mr. Murnane, a quart of Schenley’s. I Brian Baker will the entire Wilby student body my third and middle most finger. I Gary Baker will my Economic book to Mr. Griffin’s desk in June. I Daniel Banawicz will to Mike Chartier a half sheet of paper and a map of New Haven. I Marcy Banisky will 300 pages of History notes and a box of tissues to Mr. Grif- fin and a dictionary to Mr. Fossbender. I James Battistrada will to Mr. O’Brien, Fulton Park full of yellow snow, and to John Grecco a brain. I Chuck Beaudoin will John Greco some brains because he will need some. I Karen Belulovich will to all students taking Economics, Mr. Griffin’s witty say- ings, kind remarks, and informative reading sessions, to anyone who wants them. 1 Pat Benson will to Mr. Kramer’s future Bookkeeping III class my book and ruler. I Candace Berry will to all my underclassmen the ability to skip school, and still remain on the upperhalf of the class. I Jean Bienvenue will Mr. Testa my two-piece palette knife in hope of better school supplies and to my sister Ellen the hope of getting Mr. Pugliese for History. I Mary Bochicchio will this school understanding and imagination because it is in bad need of it. I Claire Bonvissuto will my Vick’s cough drops to Mr. Cipriano, and to Mr. Vitone a new lab jacket. I Thomas Borden will Mr. West, my notes, to Bob Mosses my car troubles and a shovel and to Miss Cullinanmy sick jokes. I Christine Bossie will all my boyfriends to my best girlfriend. I Lynn Bouteillcr will a working typewriter to Miss Van Deusen, and a skinned cat to Mr. Vitone. I James Bower will all my pluses to some poor, needy student in Mr. Haddad’s room. I Lorraine Brandolini will Miss Denehy one slightly used map of New Haven hoping she’ll make it home in less than 3 hours. I Laurie Brochu will all my enemies to Wilby. I Steven Broder will a depression to Mr. Griffin and a “token freak” button to George Ripley. I Anthony Brown will success to Wilby High School and to all my former teachers. I Dorothy Bulls will my love to Mr. Cipriano for his patience with office rules and Mr. Fossbender. I Debra Burns will to Wilby High my sole possessions of my books and home- work papers, and to Sharon all the luck in the world. I Wilkes Butler will all my success and good luck to Wilby, my past teachers and all my friends. I Joe Catalina will my white socks to Mr. Dubuque, my hair to Mr. Murnane, and my basketball uniform to Mr. Ciarlo. I Nancy Chatfield will to Miss Van Deusen all my bad manners and to Mr. Cip- riano the sister I left behind. I Nancy Clark will all the future seniors at Wilby luck and happiness. I Karen Clements will all my patience to Miss Van Deusen’s future students. I Brenda Cosmos will my ruler to Mr. Kramer. I Elizabeth Creasy will to anyone, my seat in Miss Rielly’s room. May it always be as disorganized as it is now. I Linda Cristofano will to Mr. Vitone a 3 pound bag of hard candy and a two key typewriter. I Mary Ellen Croce will to the immortal Wilby, all the inner turmoils of a human brain, mine. I Marie Cruciani will all my U.S. History notes to Miss Price and all my mem- orized lines of Macbeth to Mrs. Sutton. 1 LaDoris Crump will to Carolyn McCoy my adorable figure. I Robert D’Agostino will to Mr. Mazzaferro 12 snow snakes and to Mr. Foss- bender a book on “1,001 Ways To Exaggerate.” I Debbie D’Agostino will to Miss Bowes my sore jaws and to Mr. Wise a peace symbol. I Eileen Dascenza will all my permission slips to the girl’s room to Mr. Hayes. I Chuck Daly will to Wilby High School an inexcessive amount of yellow snow. I Gloria Davis will all my nerve pills to Mr. Pocaro because I think that he will need them in the future. I Ann DeFazio will Mr. Delaney all my worn out shoes. I Bernie DeLauric will all forged dismissal slips to Mrs. Englas, all my “jam” jars to Mrs. Fox and all my aggrevation to Miss Gerardi. I Cathy DeLeo will leave peace to everyone. 1 Jack Demick will to Mrs. Walsh another loud session room to carry on in our tradition. I David DiLeone will to anyone that will accept them, Mr. Vitone’s pussy cats. I James Diliberto will my ability to get into trouble and talk my way out of it. I Jackie Dupont will Kit Mulligan all my permission slips from Mr. Murnane. I Amber Dyer will all my scientific Americans to Mr. Killer and also my behavior paper to Miss Van Deusen. I David Dzienzynski will leave my boy’s room passes to my brother. I Barbara Ensero will all of my History notes to my cousin. I Phil Ensero will co-captain of J.V. cheerleading to any girl who is lucky enough to be on the squad for three years. I Kenneth Epstein will to Mr. Cipriano a pair of binoculars to see things better and a book on “How to Discipline Your Session Room” to Mrs. Walsh. I Louise Ferrare will Mr. Byrnes a bottle of nerve pills along with a safety helmet which may be needed in the future. I Tom Ferrelli just leave. I Janice Filippone will all my pluses to Mr. Haddad and my parking tickets to my parents. I Joseph Finateri will my basketball skills to Pat Iacovella I Sharon Fishman will my paint brush to Mr. Testa and my typewriter to Miss McNiff. I Bill Fortier will my Wilby jacket to Wilby High School. 1 Kathy Frederick will all Wilby students Wilby’s math classes as well as Mr. Salcito and Mr. Quattorpani in plain paper bags. I Kim Freedman will my stack of late slips to Wilby, my hopes for a co-ed cafe, and a great big kiss for Miss Moritis. I Marsha Frenkel will Miss Bowes another History class exactly like ours. I George Gaylord will a glass encasement for all freshmen after an away swim- ming meet and courage to all future bombadiers. I Carol Goldberg will my sanity to any future student who has Mr. Griffin. I Henry Goldstein will nothing to Wilby. 1 Janice Gordon will Mr. Testa all my typing mistakes and a new set of eyes to Mr. Letsky to check out the oncoming girls. I Robert Graham will one case of Ultra-Brite toothpaste to Mrs. Walsh. I Joe Grandpre will all my empty Scotch bottles to Mr. Murnane. I Barbara Grant will all my bookkeeping assignments to Mr. Kramer. I Janet Greenblatt will Mr. Cipriano and Mr. Tracy myself, and to all next year seniors my skirt lengths. I Alexander Gubbiotti will a guide to pronunciation of simple words to Mr. Du- buque. I Elena Guerrera will my entire 4 feet and 11 inches to the freshmen of this year. I John Guerrera will all my interesting band notes to Mr. Spadaro. I Peter Guerrera will my football spikes to coach O’Brien and hope someone can use them for a full season. I Ron Guerrera will my Ronald McDonald mask to the gang and all my happy days to everybody. I Donald Guerrette will my study periods and boring classes along with my long hair to any worthy senior. I Joe Gugliotti will leave this school and promise never to return. I Jeri-Lou Hamlin will my Spanish book to Mr. Cipriano. I John Hamilton leave all my golden splinters to Mr. O’Brien but they never hurt. I Cynthia Hart will all my 89 pounds to Sue Legassey, who needs them more than me. I LeMark Henderson will nothing to this school. I’m taking everything with me. I Maria Hernandez will all my tardy slips to Mr. Cipriano. I Thomas Hicks will all my parking tickets to the Board of Education and all my old masterpieces to Mr. Testa. I Marilyn Hintz will to anyone who wants them, all the hours 1 spent studying for tests thj I didn’t have. I Janet Hirs will to Wilby a copy of the Bill of Rights, Mr. Sileo in Puerto Rico and to Miss Moritis a big kiss. I Mary Hodges will the junior class the happy thoughts of graduation and the confusing and rushed times of senior year. I Margaret Hojnacki will my shorthand notes to Miss Van Deusen. I Wallace Hooker will my Afro to the Brillo Soap Company. I Jacklyne Hovanes will my lost brain to my teachers at Wilby and my heart to Tom. 1 Timothy Hughes will my many hours of sleep to an incoming freshman, and my combined notes of 4 hard years which equals to about half of one paper. I Saundra Hunter will Mrs. Pellitier a new rug which gum can’t stick to, to Miss Denehy my French III book, and in the future my points for the girls’ basketball team. I Pat Iacovella will to Mr. Haddad all kinds of Italian cooking peppers to keep him slim and much dust on his trophy. I Eileen Ingala will to Mr. Salcito peace from me but remember, I’ll be back some- day to be a teacher. I Deborah Jannetty will Cathy Melio all the desks with D.V. and N.G. written on them, especially in Miss McGrath’s room. I Blanche Jeannin will my math book to a printer to be redone because I studied so hard that I wore it out. I Jack Kaplan will Mr. O’Brien another student to wear my cleats and to Alda, my class ring. I Franklin Kaunitz will four chickens to Mr. Killer, my slide rule to Mr._West, and my E string to Mrs. Pelletier. I Ina Kay will my seat in Spanish I after 3 years to Mr. Cipriano. I Robert Kerzner will my bottle of Excedrin to next years yearbook editor. I John Kiriako will to Joe Wells 37 personally autographed, engraved desks; and a push broom autographed by Pearl S. Buck. I Robert Knapp will my ability to get into trouble and talking my way out of it to everyone at Wilby. I David Knauf will nothing. I’m packing up and leaving. I Susan Knauf will all my History notes of generals, dates, battles and other trivia to Mr. Griffin’s future students. I Charles Koller will my ability to flunk math to Ted Saxton. I Randy Kolins will a box of throat lozenges to Mr. Vitone, a gas mask to Mr. Wise, and a bag of grass seed for the Pine Street entrance. I Bobby Kologe will to Ben Lebel my old basketball sneakers. I Janice Krowchenko will all the days I bulled school to go shopping in New Haven to anybody that has enough nerve to do it. I Joanne Labonte will all my secrets about... to Mr. Hayes. I James Lampron will to all underclassmen good luck in writing their class wills. I Lucille Lanoie will all my pluses to Mr. Haddad’s next years math class and my heart to Mr. West. I Gerald Lebel will Marty Morrissey a pack of smokes, Mr. Dubuque a swim team booster card, Mr. Genova a bullet-proof vest, and a life preserver to Mr. Foss- bender. I Mary Leece will all my good humor to Miss Cullinan. I Karin Lingi will Mr. Griffin’s Economic classes all the depressions we never had. I Earlene Liverman will Mr. Vitone a human corpse for his Human Physiology class. I Michael London will to Mr. West one pack of cigarettes and a peaceful 6th period. I Ann LoRusso will all the “little” mirrors in the girls’ room to all the beautiful girls in ’71. I Elaine LoRusso will my knee pad to any future cheerleader who may need it 1 Steven Lucid will Bob McKee tops papers and a snort. I Susan Carter will Mr. Pocaro my Lady Remington shaver. I Christine Mackie will my brother Randy to Wilby’s sports teams for the next three years. I Kelly Macomber will and bequeath to the juniors the agony and frustration of the forthcoming year. 1 Walter Magnavice will all my stomach-aches and cigarette butts outside to Doro- thy Engle. I Josephine Mancini will my D.E. book to Mr. Granato and my sales law book to Mr. Murnane. I Joan Mango will Gloria Lanesy my ability to be at Wilby by 8:00, along with Mr. Reilly’s patience and all Miss Price’s history notes. I Ollie McCray will my parking space to James Bacon. I Mike McKeeman will Mr. Fossbender and the swimming team back their sweat- suits. I Peter Meccariello will my two volumes of English Lit. notes to Mrs. Price and my unfinished math problems to Mr. Dubuque. 1 Pembe Meka will an oscar to Mrs. Price for an untstanding performance in our English class. 1 Jean Mentone will leave Butchie Canale Mr. Murnane for Sales Law, and to Ann Canale and Vickie Zabbarro all the luck in the world. I Sandra Miele will a pumpkin to Mr. Letsky and my “baby” face to Mr. Chichetti. I Bill Mikolsky will to Mr. O’Brien a plaster form of my chest so his forearm will never have to fall on an unfamiliar place. I Mark Mikulski will Shaun Bell anything she wants. I William Miller will my job to Mr. Granato. I Bille Molaver will my cigarettes to Mr. Coviello and all teachers who have patrol duty for first cafe. I Robert Montrose will to Holly Kozlowski and Bonnie Webster my extra “Cuore” book and Mrs. Price’s student teacher. I Kathryn Moore will to the next lucky person all the roaches that were found in the food and all my desk with my lovers carved in on them. I Palma Mordini will my Law book to Mr. Murnane. 1 Pat Mulligan will to my sister Kit all my hate for Sacred Heart High School. I Charles Nardello will to Mr. West my ping-pong balls. I Patricia Nistico will all my history notes to Miss Price’s future students and to Mr. Sileo all my absent excuses. I Marsha Novak will the microphone in the office to Mr. Coviello for use of future students. I Joan O’Donnell will all the nylons I’ve run in the past 4 years to the chairs of Wilby High. I Claire O’Keefe will to all future students of Wilby success in their 4 years and 1 Cadavra to Mr. Vitone. 1 Bev O’Leary will Mr. Delaney a new set of girls for his office work. I Judith Olschefski will a new radiator to Mr. Sileo, and all the luck in the world to Mr. Killer. I Kathy Owens will a pillow to 113 to make sleeping easier and a gift certificate to “Arlans” to Mr. Wise. I Thomas Lee Owens will Miss Price all of the notes that she gave me and to the girls all of my love, especially Tina. I Fred Palomba will an alarm clock to Mrs. Sutton to wake up her classes at the end of the period. I Thomas Palomba will Mr. Vitone and Mr. Granato all of my so-called research notes. I Kathy Parsons will the remaining parts of the cats we dissected in Mr. Vitone’s 3rd period class. I Delia Perugini will my ledger, check book, and receipts to Mr. Granato. I Daniel Petro-Roy will to Mr. O’Brien the sneakers he took from me and all the curde along with it. 1 Donna Petty will to Mr. Tracy all my love and tender care, to Mr.Cipriano all the little brown cookies 1 own, to Thurman Arline my body, and to Carlton Anthony all the luck in the world of love. 1 David Philbin will to Miss Cullinan a heart, to Mr. DelCioppo my math note- book, to Mr. Vitone my deepest sympathy and to Miss Riclly my straws. I Marie Pickett will all my books to the next lucky person who comes along to this most willing school. I George Pierce will leave Mr. Kramer and all jokes behind, except for the knowl- edge he gave me. 1 Gregory Pierce will my voice to Mrs. Pelletier. 1 Cynthia Pierpont will to Mr. Vitone and Mr. Killer the memories of four years of great times in their rooms. 1 Rosalind Pinkert will all my art supplies to Mr. Testa, one silent radiator to Mrs. Sutton and one cadaver to Mr. Vitone. 1 Cheryl Plourde will to Debbie Gaye our groovy cafe table and to all students, Miss Price's notes and easy tests. 1 Marsha Pomaiba will my fondest remembrance to Mr. Fossbender, Mr. Ponzillo, Mr. Coviello, Mr. Leonardi, and Mrs. Flanagan, and all my love to Mr. Scacco. I Stuart Rabinowitz will to Mr. Wgst_an anti-smog device for his smoking room, to Mr. Haddad’s classes I leave a dot and an open circle, and to Mr. Sileo I leave the Boy Scout Hand Book. 1 Anthony Ramonas will leave a 46-0 win over Sacred Heart, the fun of being Captain to Rich Genovese, a bottle of smart pills to John Greco, my position on the bench to Bill Murphy and to Mr. O'Brien I leave a 16-10 record for my foot- ball years. 1 Jeff Rapoport will to Harry Hogan, Mrs. Bogen, to Mr. West three cigarette burns on the desk in his back room. I Mary Rcaie will my Tennis racket to Mr. Fossbender. 1 Robert Rein will Gail Mazzamaro my great gift of gab. I Larry Rifkin will to Miss Denehy all that I have learned in two years in your class. I Carol Rimany will nothing to anybody, I’m taking it with me, except school spirit to everyone next year. 1 Belkys Rivera will to all Spanish speaking students my helper Mr. Sileo. I Margot Rodney will my loud cheerleading voice to Ginnic Miele and my laugh to Mr. Killer. I Barbara Romanuk will Mr. Moschella all my bones so his next class could have a better skeleton. I Carmen Rosa will my football uniform to Mr. O'Brien’s best tackier. I Linda Roy will all incoming freshmen all my joyful classes. I Art Rubinstein will my coffee cup and cigarettes to Mr. West’s future lab assistants. ---------- I Bruce Rudaitis will “cup-cake” to Mr. Leonardi. 1 Terry Ryan will all my swimming skills to Elliot Caplan and all my wintergreen to next year’s bombardiers. 1 Tad Rybak will Lou Olore and Ron Hayes my athletic abilities and do hereby leave Wilby . . .gladly. I Sue Sabctta will leave to the remaining student body the 23 bells that ring during the day. I Nadeane St. Mary will to Lois Budzinouski my Math IV book, to Cheryl Pani the memories of walking home from the bus stop and to Jennifer Zibell I leave all those hours that Diane and I spent on the phone when she wanted to use it. I Pat Salvatore will to Dr. Alieva all my recipes for great Italian cooking. I Josephine Santopietro will just leave. I Roberta Santopietro will my silence in the library. I Sandy Santoro will the Press Club some exciting news. I Angela Savage will my quietness to Alaine Williams, all my short skirts to Virgin Mary and all of Margot’s split ends to Mrs. Sutton. I Susan Schaer will to anyone a quiet, sweet, and innocent image because 1 don’t plan to be using it anymore. I Elaine Schieffer will my skeleton to Mr. Vitone’s future Physiology classes. I Lewis Semprini will to Mr. O’Brien my football spikes that I never grew into. I Paul Serafine will one no littering sign to Miss Moritis and all my good times to my brothers. I Rachael Sforza will leave. I Holly Shattuck will to the school of Wilby all the good times I had in the past. I Amandio Silva will my unused basketball sneakers to Mr. Tracy. I Roy Silva will to Mr. Salcito all my left over polka-dot, striped, and plaid ties and the questions at the end of each chapter. I Debra Silverman will to Miss Rielly the Lone Ranger” cuz she will never get anything better. 1 Karen Silverman will to Mr. Haddad a life time supply of Dubble-Bubble Gum in fond remembrance. I Sharon Singer will to Joe Wells Miss Rielly’s 6th period class to clean up the innumerable spitballs. I Paul Sirois will to Mr. West a 1971 Play Boy calendar. I Eric Slessinger will to Mr. Griffin a sawed off shotgun for security, a membership card to the Black Panther Party, and all the . . . notes I took in the A.P. class. 1 Michael Smcraglia will leave all my interesting math homework to Mr. Dubuque. 1 Stephen Smith will Mr. Chicchetti a space in the teacher’s parking lot and to Mr. Fossbender a copy of Webster’s Dictionary to look up the spelling of phenomenal. I Tom Smith will to Mr. West a 1971 Play Boy calendar and my position as lab instructor and I say good luck with it. I Sandra Snyder will all my Bookkeeping 111 homework and test marks to Carol Beaudoin. 1 Carol Sparano will to Mr. Salcito a comb so he can part his hair on the right side. 1 Richard Spencer will all my Bookkeeping papers for the last 3 years to Mr. Kramer. I Sandra Stafford will Fido (Mr. Hayes) the dog bone he always wanted. I Frederick Strumpf will the Science Department a bill for my services this last year and a complete collection of slightly used tools. I Barry Sullivan will to Bill Murphy my deck of cards and dice for next year’s basketball season and duals a check for his water bill. I Amy Summit will 200 extra stools to the cafe and a great big kiss to Miss Moritis. 1 Sandra Sutterlin will to Mr. Reilly all of my old pencils and erasers. 1 Jeanette Swain will all my failing marks to Mr. Ponzillo’s students. I Sandy Sweeney will all my knowledge of Spanish to Mr. Sileo. 1 Terry Switz will to Mr. West a bigger room for 6th period activity class and some ping-pong balls. 1 Margie Tagoff will a year’s supply of nylons to any girl who cares to sit down in any chair at Wilby. I Roger Therrien will half of my empty cans of beer to Andrea Urban and half to Mr. Murnane, one solid tie to LeMark Henderson, and my class ring to Barbara Lockwood. I Maryann Thibodeau will Marg Ciarlo my car and every Friday of her senior year. Have a ball Marg. 1 Diane Thompson will all the school spirit I have to next year’s athletes. I Robert Thorn will leave to Mr. Granato all the headaches he received this year for the coming year 1971. I Warren Trawick will all my notes in Miss Price’s U.S. History Class. I Andrea Urban will all my excuses to get out of fourth period study in the Assem- bly Hall to Mr. Dandanoli. I James Van Hooser will all the screws that came out of the Assembly Hall’s seats to Harry Hogan. I Nicole Veillette will all the pluses 1 got to Mr. Haddad’s next year’s classes and also the phenomenal times I’ve had in Mr. Fossbender’s class. I Fred Volmar will to Butch Canale my marks below 60 and a bottle of fresh air to Waterbury from Prospect. I Debbie Watts will to Mr. Sileo’s future students all his jokes 1 didn’t enjoy. I Leslie Watts will to next year seniors all my messy and not finished notes for Mr. Fossbender. I Dawn Wells will this school to any fool who wants it. I Debbi Williams will to Mr. Vitone all the happiness and friendship that he has given me for four years. I Carol Woitke will all the money in my coat pocket to aid in the establishment of a sitting room for all students during cafe, and to Mr. Wise a box of tricks to aid in his magic act during Chemistry. I Dcirdre Wright will to Mr. Fossbender a copy of Malcom X’s autograph. I Thomas Wright will all my skills in playing ping-pong in the halls to Mr. Kennedy. I Theresa Zanavich will to Miss Rielly peace, quiet, and relaxation. I Diane Zibell will to Mr. Fossbender the cast from my broken leg. THE CLASS OF ’70 CLASS HISTORY FRESHMAN YEAR Anticipation and excitement marked us as un- suspecting freshmen. We floundered about the wide halls and finally discovered what we later learned was assembly hall. The following day, we gropingly began our career in Wilby by peering at the room numbers. Upper classmen pounced on us with shining offers to sell us tickets for the elevator. Some of the lazier and more gullible members of our class were “bulldozed” into this proposition. For the first three months, teachers and upper class- men gazed condescendingly and pityingly on our stilted efforts to act as if we belonged. After that, we were merely ignored. We were the lucky ones. With our entrance into high school, the school day was lengthened one-half hour. Instead of being dismissed at 1:30 P.M. as in previous years, we were privileged to stay until 2 o’clock. On the athletic front, the Wilby Football Team, unfortunately, experienced a dismal season, recording one win and seven losses. Our basketball Team, however, experienced a season of alternate successes and defeats, winning 12 games and losing 6, which qualified Wilby for the State Cl AC Basketball Tournament. In this tourna- ment, our first opponent was East Catholic, the third ranking team in the state. Our boys now had a chance to show off their outstanding abilities and they de- feated East Catholic 66-63. We then gave up our place in the tourney to the Torrington Raiders with an 81-76 upset. Our swimming team was its usual well-balanced self and submerged all opposition excepting the Mil- ford, Torrington, Kennedy, and Crosby swimmers. The Wilby Baseball Team, who for their ability had only a mediocre season with a 7 and 7 record, were led by such able leaders as Lcn Samela, Russ Petti- nichi, and Bob Faber. Journalistically speaking, some of our more literary members interested themselves in the Emerald and the Press Club and have since risen to prominence in these organizations. Many of our potential musicians furthered their careers by joining the band, and they aided consider- ably in maintaining its excellent standards. A year chock-full of new interests! We felt awe- stricken at first, but now we’re troopers preparing to take a second big step. Freshmen beware!! We’re sophomores now . SOPHOMORE YEAR Returning to Wilby for our second year we quickly reunited ourselves with our friends, and hoped for a successful sports season. We were rewarded in all sports. In football we won the annual Jamboree and finished with a 5-3 record. In basketball our talented team won both the City and NVL titles and placed third in the State championship. Our swimming team was also able to boast of a third place award in the NVL meet. However the year was not known for only happy memories for we were saddened by the untimely deaths of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King. The Student Body of Wilby was invited to attend a solemn high mass at St. Margaret Church as a mem- orial to Dr. King. At the culmination of the year we ordered our class rings and eagerly awaited the day that we would return to Wilby as upperclassmen. JUNIOR YEAR In September, we returned to the familiar sur- roundings of Wilby, ready to take on our new roles as upperclassmen. Soon campaign posters filled the halls, and after an exciting week of campaigning, we elected our Junior Class Officers: Lewis Semprini. President; Deborah D'Agostino, Vice-President; Terry Ryan. Treasurer; and Joanne Labonte, Secretary. The introduction of a new Negro History course to the regular United States History course caused a massive student protest in the form of a walkout. An active Student Council was then organized in each of the city high schools. Its purpose was to promote better understanding between the studen' body and the administration, and give students a greater voice in school policies. Wilby’s Studen' Council included Morris Bilanceri. President; Janice Johnson. Vice-President; Ellen Burke, Secretary; and Lewis Semprini, Treasurer. One of the most noteworthy projects undertaken by the Student Council was the Biafra Relief Drive. A sum of $300 was collected in only two days. Early in the year, the entire Wilby population was saddened by the news of the near tragic automobile accident of Mr. William Tracy. We were all very happy and thankful to see him return in June. During the fall we received an unexpected three- day vacation while the city teachers went on strike. We enjoyed another three days just before Christmas vacation because of a flu epidemic. Through the combined effort of the three Student Councils in Waterbury, the First Annual Tri-Council Winter Carnival was a tremendous success. The three- day affair began on Friday with a concert at Kennedy High School Auditorium featuring B. J. Thomas, the Electric Elves, and Jefferson Square. Saturday night's entertainment was in the form of a dance at Kennedy High School with music provided by the Foam. A 129 semi-formal affair at the Castilian Room, including a buffet dinner with dancing afterwards to the music of the Wool, topped off a fabulous weekend on Sunday night. Wilby really took on the appearance of a bit of Las Vegas on the night of Casino Royale. The teachers’ cafe was filled with a multitude of gambling entertainment. Dancing in the gym to the music of the Power was also the order of the night. The Junior Prom was held at the Colonial Club on May 29. The theme, Scarborough Fair, with enter- tainment by U. S. 69, is sure to bring back many fond memories to all those who attended. Final exams terminated the year and we began to anticipate our final year at Wilby. SENIOR YEAR Roll out the red carpet! Our class has become the famed upperclassmen of Wilby High School, the envy of all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. After we became acquainted with our new teachers and classes, then came the excitement of the election of class officers. When the time came for the counting of ballots, we waited anxiously for the results. When the results were announced, we knew that we had chosen qualified and able candidates. Our President was Lew Scmprini, our Vice-President was Jim Batti- strada, our Secretary was Elaine LoRusso, and our Treasurer was Jack Demick. Soon after this, our interests turned to sports. Our football, basketball, and baseball teams were always striving for a victory. Although we did not win all the games, our teams never lost their good sportsmanship. During the first half of the year, our yearbook, under editorship of Bob Kerzner, Jim Battistrada, and George Gaylord, became a favorite topic of con- versation. There was some very familiar whispering in Wilby, such as, “Which pose do you like best?”. Yes, it was our proofs, being passed from desk to desk to get the approval of our classmates. After this our thoughts were quickly turned to the talk of our class superlatives and favorites. Our senior class officers did indeed prove to be very capable by presenting us with many activities. Under the leadership of Mr. Gerald Dandonoli and Miss Melba Membrino, the first big event of the year was the Homecoming Dance held in the beautifully decorated Wilby gym on November 15th. Music was by the “Free Will” and everyone agreed that the dance was a social, as well as a financial success. The next big senior happening was the “Snowball”. Held at Armond’s Restaurant on Strait’s Turnpike, this semi-formal sit-down dinner dance began at 8 P.M. and ended at 1 P.M. (to the dismay of those who attended). In order to defray the cost of the Senior Prom tickets, the officers thought of many ways to raise money. A very successful casual day took place in the earlier part of the year. On March 7th, a success- ful cake sale was held at Bradlee’s and at Stop ’n Shop. Then on March 21st, many seniors attended a “Spring Splash” in the Kennedy High pool. Another big event around this time was Wilby’s participation in the WPOP School Spirit Petition Con- test. Led by Mr. West, the whole school went into an uproar signing petitions in order to attain the most names, and thereby receive a $2000 movie studio, which would be installed in the school. Although Wilby only took fourth place, we feel that this en- deavor was greatly worthwhile because, in addition to being fun, it promoted much school spirit. Shortly after this the new dress code was instituted in Wilby. For the first time in our four years of high school ties and jackets were no longer required. The attention of the senior class was now turned to the presentation of the class play, “Wildcat”. This musical comedy which first appeared on Broadway starring Lucille Ball was directed by Miss Moritis with Francis Green and Diane Dinklocker assisting with the choreography. After a week of tryouts, the cast was picked. Diane Thompson was to play Wild- cat, and Terry Ryan would be Joe Dynamite. There was a total of about forty seniors in the play, working either as actors, singers, or dancers. On the evenings of May 22 and 23, all who attended the performance were able to see that many long hours of work had been put into this production, making it the huge success that it was. After this, time started to fly. We soon found our- selves getting measured for our caps and gowns, and club pictures. Then we found ourselves looking excit- ingly toward our Senior Prom and Graduation. The night to which we all looked forward to finally came on June 13th, our Senior Prom. The prom was held at the Park Plaza Hotel in New Haven. Music was by the “Climax” and the theme was “You Made Me So Very Happy”. This was a night that all of us will not forget for a long time. The boys were very dignified in their tuxedoes, and the girls were ex- quisitely dressed in their beautiful gowns. All of this combined with the wonderful atmosphere of the Park Plaza to make our prom an event to be long remembered. We looked forward with anticipation to that won- derful but sad point in our lives, Graduation Night. June 25th will also be another milestone in our lives to be long remembered, for this night marked the end of our high school years and the beginning of a new life. This graduation was especially a memor- abe one because it was the first time in the history of Waterbury that a class held its commencement exer- cises outside in Library Park. What a grand sight it must have been to see two hundred and eight-four graduates in procession from Wilby to Library Park! There was pride and joy in the misty eyes of our parents as they, waiting for our names to be called for the presentation of our diplomas, sat patiently in the beautiful park. We ourselves felt a little misty eyed as we sat in our seats remembering the many wonderful experiences that we shared together through our four years. As we walked down the aisle for our diploma, many of us asked ourselves, “Is this really happening to me?” Yes, it was, and we soon realized that four great years of our life were gone for ever. ir Jk MAKE MINE A DOUBLE! KEEP OFF THE GRASS