Wilby High School - Wilby Yearbook (Waterbury, CT)

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Robert J. Perugini Mr. Perugini was bom in Waterbury, Connecticut. He graduated from Woodrow Wil- son Grammar School and Crosby High School. After graduation, he attended Cheshire Academy for one year where he was active in school politics and sports. The next year he went on to Providence College where he majored and received a BA degree in Social Studies in 1956. Following graduation, Mr. Perugini spent two years active duty in the U.S. Army being stationed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. After receiving his Honorable discharge, he enrolled at Central Connecticut State College where he gained his Masters Degree in Education. The first teaching assignment held by Mr. Perugini began in 1960-61 at Sprague School in the Waterville section of our city. It was at this time that be began his extra- curricular activities with his students. He coached the baseball and basketball teams, winning city championships for two consecutive years in 1965 and 1966. Mr. Perugini taught fourth, sixth and seventh grades. While teaching at Sprague School, a very important event took place in his life. Mr. Perugini met and married the former Joan DiStasio, a teacher in the Waterbury school system. Together they are the proud parents of three daughters, Maria, Andrea, and Gioia. In the fall of 1970, he left Sprague School to teach World History and Economics at Wilby High School. It was at this time that Mr. Perugini enrolled at Fairfield University to study in the field of guidance and counseling. He completed his sixth year studies and is presently teaching psychology, sociology and U. S. history at Wilby High School. Mr. Perugini was junior class advisor for 1975, which helped seniors towards a sur- plus in their treasury. It was a warm compassionate feeling that the class of '77 had in dedicating their yearbook to you, Mr. Perugini. 9

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Tribute Theresa Cretei I a Mrs. Theresa Cretella was born and reared in Waterbury. She graduated from Wilby High School and worked in business for a number of years. Determined to be a teacher, she went back to College and gradua- ted 1973 from Central Connecticut College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secretarial Studies and a Minor in Social Business. She is presently attending Bridgeport University in preparation for her Masters Degree. In 1974 Mrs. Cretella entered Wilby teaching Steno and Typing. She enjoyed working with the students and gave much of her time in helping them with their year- book for the years of '76 and '77. With the conscientious help given us, we the class of '77 pay TRIBUTE to you, Mrs. Cretella.