Wildwood Catholic High School - Annscript Yearbook (North Wildwood, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1955 volume:

♦ we the [lass oj 1955 nmcript show that we ate jiteud that... We wore the green of the freshman innocently, the blue of the sophomore knowingly, and the red of the junior proudly. Then we wore the gold of the senior sadly, because we knew we would soon leave your loving care and protection. Our debt to you, dear Wild- wood Catholic, is one which we will attempt to repay during the rest of our lives with the practice of your faith and your knowledge, which has now become ours. The Most Reverend Bartholomew J. Eustace. Bishop of Camden, without whom we would never have the advantages that are now at our disposal at Wildwood Catholic. we wene insjii ieJ ly you i fttiests The Right Reverend Aloysius S. Quinlan, pastor of Saint Ann's, whose closeness Jo the real picture of our daily routine, whether it was educational, social, or religious, enabled him to be an integral part of every activity. FATHER LEONARD NAAB Pastor, St. Paul's, Stone Harbor FATHER ANDREW WISNIEWSKI Pastor, St. Casimir's, Woodbine FATHER CLETUS MORAN Pastor, St. Joseph's. Sea Isle FATHER EDWARD MANION Pastor, Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Cape May 6 FATHER WILLIAM REGAN Pastor, St. Raymond's, Villas FATHER CHARLES McGARRY Superintendent of Schools FATHER JOHN NEWTON Assistant Rector, St. Ann's, Wildwood FATHER ABBOTT HOPE Assistant Rector, St. Ann's, Wildwood 7 SR. MADELEINE DE LOURDES. S.S.J. Principal. Typing, Glee Club ... and quided qoufi.. . SR. FLORENCE MARIE. S.S.J. History, Algebra SR. LOUISE BERTRAND. S.S.J. French, Art SR. FRANCIS BERNADETTE. S.S.J. Home Economics, Librarian 8 SR. PAUL MARY, S.S.J. Science, Stenography SR. MARY HELEN. S.S.J. Mathematics, Physics SR. ST. MATTHEW, S.S.J. Latin, Religion Hi MISS MARGARET BRENNAN. R.N. School Nurse. Health MR. FRANK McALARNEN Physical Education, History MISS PAMELA ORSINI Speech, Dramatics MRS. WILLIAM KOENEKE Physical Education The faculty prepares for the coming of the evaluating committee. P iejimtm and dfutjdfment The Middle Atlantic States Evaluation Committee: left to right—Mrs. Marjorie DeKlyn. Father Thomas Tuohy, Miss Rose Friedman. Mr. John Borrall (chairman). Mr. Alexander Hughes, Sister Msrcedita, Sister Magdalene Marie, Miss Marion Newson, and Mr. Edqar Dawson. ! y tauqlt us jaitl. . . Stenography II class tran- scribes a letter dictated to them by Margaret Woehlcke as they are timed by Joan Girard. Trying to put into practice the correct functions of participial phrases and subordinate clauses are the English IV students. Demonstrating their skill, mem- bers of the Math IV class are hard at work. and tnow edqe, and with (he aid of. . . Guidance pamphlets offer worthwhile information to the Religion IV class. Students of the Problems of American Democracy class are absorbed in happenings of everyday life of which they will be a part in the very near future. , Marla Suppa as ''Madame Deface. and Abromo Vallcse hn Wursta as Erne,. Defarge Man Suppa a. I W enact a scene from Tale of Two Cd.es. 0 0 9 and their understands e . ........-- — « � - ........ 14 A discussion of the early co- lonial days is held by the stu- dents of the American History Class. The Students of the commer- cial department are seen in action. Future homemakers check on the preparations needed for formal dinners. Members of the French I class display two countryside views of France. A new world of similes, metaphors, and personification opens to welcome the unsuspecting sophomore group. The value of angle C is explained to the plane geometry class by John Pan- kow. Sophomore biology students interrupt the daily routine with a study of the tiny amoeba and parmecium. Thomas Maher points out An- cient Rome to three freshmen Latin students. Good reading for a better world provides a topic for a panel discussion in English I. Algebra I students demonstrate t h sir newly acquired mathe- matical skill. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, a vital part in the life of every Catholic student, is eiplained by Kathleen Bowman. ... the eshmen and ihein innocence Mr. Frank McAlarnen indicates the path of Attila and his Huns to the World History students. 19 The Crusaders, a varsity combination of good sports- manship and admirable outstanding athletic ability, fin- ished the season wth an admirable record: left to right, Coach Frank McAlarnen. Francis St. John. Dominic Romeo. Walter Smith, Vincent Piccirilli, John D’Amico, Terrence Sullivan, William Furey. Charles Griffin, Theodore Fitzick, Joseph Rayauskas, Joseph Pittaluga, John Phipps, and Edward Tershana. Congratulations are extended to Co-captains Joann Cavalier and Mary Wallace by Coach Alico Doonan. Joan McCoog Ellen Axelsson The team that smiled through tears at each defeat and sang out brave cheers each time are . . . the Crusaderettes, reading from left to right, first row: Eleanora Buganski, Georgina Rourke, Joan Girard, Co- captains Joann Cavalier and Mary Wallace, Mary Duhrkoff. Veronica Smith, and Joan Schramm. Second row; Leona Cheesman. Madeline Pittaluga, Anne Gorman, Elizabeth Beschen, Joan Hammond, Marcia Fraim, and Anne Doonan. Third row: timekeeper Marie Suppa, Bar- bara Kosobucki, Patricia McDonald, Judith Tague, Mary Ellen Leahy, and scorekeeper Julia Lanza. T-E-A-M, yea team, ' is the familiar cry of Wildwood Catholic's J.V. cheerleaders. Back row, left to right, are Barbara Fitzgerald. Georgia Cossaboon and Mary Gredone. Forming the stem of the T are. from front to rear, Barbara Catrambone, Shirley Touchton, and Bar- bara Yount. Our boys' varsity traveled far and enthusiastically to the State Finals at Elizabeth, New Jersey. Defeat was the banner with which they returned, but the ' carried it high because they were proud of having achieved the title of South Jersey Champs, Class C. Following their return a greater reward was achieved, that of being honored as the team that displayed the best sportsmanship at the tourna- ments. It was a great surprise, but a well deserved one. Joseph Rayauskas Joseph Pittaluga John Phipps The student government organization has been a vital part of Wildwood Catholic. It interprets school regulations for the students and provides its members with an opportunity to display initiative and leadership. Left to right—Ruthanne Maxwell, Barbara Schofield, Mary Ellen Leahy, Lorraine Meyers, Charles Griffin, Peter Gallaccio, Maria Rose Hcide.', Mary Wallace, Barbara Heider, Francis Quinn, President Joseph Lang, George McNosby, James Dugan, and Philip DuMont. Catherine Reinhart, Mary Ann Mulzet, Rose Marie Mulzet, and Walburga Herron, library aides, are proud of Wildwood Catholic's complete selections of up-to-date magazines, classical novels, and other periodicals and books. 24 The care of the house of God was entrusted to three juniors. Left to right —Lillian Fregeau, Estelle Croulet, and Barbara Heider. Soup is served by Mrs. Coyle to cafeteria aides Ellen Axels son, Virginia Gaffaney, and Lucille DiSylvester. To take care of every student’s needs Janet Simone, office aide, works enthusiastically. The Crusader staff work to get lively captions and headings for their paper. J!e (J$usadeA and Jhe jdnnsc iifit Stajjs The Crusader is the medium through which the students express their ideas and ideals. Fully aware of its responsibility for spreading Catholic truln through its writings, the staff strives to make its school newspaper vibrant, vigorous and full of in- terest for everyone. One of the traditional activities of the senior class is editing the yearbook. Days of hard work and long hours prevailed but at last the day came when the material was put together, ready to go into the printer's hands. Everyone was overjoyed on hearing that the 1955 Annscript'' was on its way to completion. Expression of the thoughts and feelings of Wildwood Catholic may be seen reflected in the faces of the Annscript Staff: Joan Girard. Eleanorc Buganslti, Veronica Smith (editor), and Leona Cheesman. 26 Charley’s Aunt (William Furey) displays an attitude of indifference to Sir Stephen’s (John D’Amico) proposal of marriage. The entire cast of Charley’s Aunt re- turns for a final curtain call. Left to right: Sir Francis Chesney (Joseph Pitta- luga), Amy Spettigue (Frances Gallac- cio), Charley Wykehem (Terrence Sulli- van), Jack Chesney (Walter Smith), Don- nia Lucia D'Alvadorex (Joan Edger), Ella Delahay (Joan McCoog), Brassett (Stanley Kalbach), Stephen Spettigue (John D'Amico), and Kitty Verdun (El- eanore Buganski). Behind the scenes the technical staff helped to make Charley's Aunt a great success. From left to right are: Peter Gallaccio. Joan Girard, Vincent Piccirilli, Julia Lanza, and Hugh King. Waiting (or Donna Lucia'� arrival are. from la� to right: Charley, Amy, Kitty and Jack. Brandon Thomas’s immortal comedy Charley s Aunt provided an opportunity for the Class of 1955 to show its theatrical talent. The loud applause of the audience was reward enough for Miss Pamela Orsini, director, and her entire cast. To Sir Francis' inquiry. What does a man long for most when he’s lonely, desolate and wretched? Charley's Aunt replies meekly, A drink! 29 The assembled Glee Club prepares to begin its first selection with the downbeat of Mr. Sabatini's baton. Jlmic festival An array of harmonious voices filled the audi- torium as the curtain went up on the Seventh Annual Music Festival. The Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Guglielmo Sabatini, rendered a variety of se'ections, both old and hew. From the very first words of The Omnipotence until the closing of the curtain on the finale, America, the Beautiful, the audience showed their pleasure with apprecia- tive applause. The Festival featured selections from Faust,” 1 Romberg, and Disneyland, and also included Isle of Capri, Happy Wanderer, Ave Verum and many others. Theresa Gardner and Richard Krouse portray the Shepherd and the Maid in The Little French Clock.” 30 Selections from Disneyland were sung by Leona Cheesman, Julia Lanza, Joan Edger and Eleanore Buganski. Dancers, Harriet Furman, Virginia Gaffaney, Allen Axelsson and Joan McCoog. await their cue during Faust. The Finale. America, the Beautiful. ' undoubtedly left a lasting impression on the minds of all those who witnessed it. With loud voices, these altos help bring to a close the Festival. Mr. Sabatini gives last minute instructions to the members of his Trenton Symphony Orchestra. A bird’s eye view of the entire group at the Junior-Senior Prom, Highlighting the spring season was the annua! Junior-Senior Prom, which was held on April 15, 1955, at 9:00 P. M., in Cape May's Convention Hal'. Loveliest Night of the Year'' was the theme that put us into a mood for dancing to the music of Jim Leahy and his Orchestra. Members of the lay faculty and some of the parents served as chaper- ones. Senioti Pfiom “The all-too-short night —is discussed by a tired but happy group. The truthfulness of the theme, The Loveliest Night of the Year is proved by the smiling faces of these couples. Jim Leahy's band provided strains of soft music to fulfill everyone's dream of a perfect Junior-Senior prom. With the arrival of the big night, couples could be seen hurrying in to enjoy the wonderful evening that awaits them. Father Edward Sheehan, C.M., retreat master, chats with altar boys, William Furey and Joseph Pittaluga, before Benediction. you fauqit us fa jifiay... ana we fiaiJ hom fa you Jmmo ifal truest A portrait of devotion to the Mediatrix of All Graces. 36 Students take time during their daily school routine to visit The Blessed Sacrament. Mrs. Rose Coyle, to whom we ere most grateful for her serv- ices in the cafeteria. Lunch time is a busy time every day at W. C. John D'Amico and Joseph Piitaluga pre- pare a film for presentation. Wildwood Catholic's Glee Club, ac- companied by Mrs. Maffei prepares for the annual musical festival. Mr. Price—an invaluable asset to W.C.'s up keeping. |n fina1 scene of They That Sit in Darkness, three Wise Men and the towns- people are seen adoring the newborn Babe. Miss Brennan, R.N., tests the eyes of Patricia Miller with the aid of the new eye machine. The gossiping women of Jerusalem gather at the town well, Four visitors to the Junior-Senior Prom were the officers of The Friends of Mary recite the rosary over the local radio the Alumni Association: Helen Schlosser, Kitty Dickson, station. Evelyn Leahy, and Betty Alioto. A moment which will always be remembered is the presentation of the good-sportsmanship award. and as we see yam conti Jons on the last time . . . . . . thene ate teats in out eyes. ELLEN ANN AXELSSON 1043 Washington St., Cape May, N. J. Parish: Star of the Sea Glee Club 1.2,3,4: Cafeteria Aide 4: Christmas Play 4: Dramatics Club 4: Cheerleader 1,2,3,4: Cheerleader Captain 3,4. ' Koochie —Teacher. we the C ss oj 955 ELEANORE FRANCES BUGANSKI R.F.D. No. I, Erma, N. J. Parish: St. Raymond's Varsity 3: Glee Club 1,2,3,4: Cafeteria Aide 4: Crusader Staff 3,4: Annscript Staff 4: Christmas Play 4: Senior Play 4: Dramatics Club 4: Cheerleader I; Mellow Tones 2,3,4. El —Secretary. JOANN PATRICIA CAVALIER 104 East Forget-Me-Not Rd., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Basketball Team 1,2,3,4: Glee Club 1,2,3,4: Cafeteria Aide 4: Dramatics Club 4: Mellow Tones 4. Jo' — Teacher. LEONA KATHLEEN CHEESMAN Jackson Ave., Woodbine, N. J. Parish: St. Casimir's Varsity 4: Glee Club 1,2,3,4: Cafeteria Aide 4; Crusader Staff 3,4: Annscript Staff 4: Dramatics Club 4: Mellow Tones 4. Lee''—Teacher. SAMUEL CHARLES COSTELLO 315 Washington Ave., Woodbine, N. J. Parish: St. Casimir's Glee Club 3,4: Cafeteria Aide 4: Mellow Tones 4: Christmas Play 4: Dramatics Club 4: Stage Crew. Sam. JAMES THOMAS COUNSELLOR I 16 West 1st Ave., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Christmas Play 3,4; Dramatics Club 4. Jim''—Televi- sion Technician. 43 ERVIN THOMAS CROULET 5101 Park Blvd., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's JOHN ALBERT D'AMICO LUCILLE JANE Dl SYLVESTER I 19 W. 20th St., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Glee Club 1,2,3,4: Cafeteria Aide 4: Locker Aide 4: Cheerleader 1,2,3,4: Mellow Tones 3,4; Prom Committee 4. Lu'—Nurse. 206 W. Maple Ave., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Varsity 3,4: Senior Play 4: Glee Club 1,2,3,4: Dramatics Club 4; Mellow Tones 2,3,4; Student Council I. Bruno —Doctor. 44 JOAN MARIE EDGER 106 E. Columbine Rd., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Glee Club 1.2,3,4: Cafeteria Aide 4: Crusader Staff 3,4: Christmas Play 4: Senior Play 4: Dramatics Club 4: Mel- low Tones 2,3,4. Joan —Secretary. JOHN HENRY ERKERT 217 29th St., Avalon, N. J. Parish: St. Paul's, Stone Harbor, N. J. Mellow Tones 4: Glee Club 4: Cafeteria Aide 2,4: Dra- matic Club 4. Jack —Navy. WILLIAM MICHAEL FUREY 31 Guerney St., Cape May, N. J. Parish: Our Lady, Star of the Sea Basketball 2.3,4: Senior Play 4: Dramatics Club 4: Glee Club 4: Mellow Tones 4. Bill —College. 45 VIRGINIA LEE GAFFANEY 200 Hirst Ave., Rio Grande, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Glee Club 1.2,3.4: Cafeteria Aide 4- Crusader Staff 3,4: Christmas Play 4: Dramatics Club 4: Mellow Tones 3,4. Ginny —Teacher. FRANCES CONCETTA GALLACCIO 202 East 5th St., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Glee Club 1.2,3,4: Cafeteria Aide 4: Senior 4: Dramatics Club 4: Mellow Tones 2,3,4: Cheerleader 1,2,3,4. Fran- nie —Nurse. PETER NICHOLAS GALLACCIO 202 East 5th Ave., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Student Council 4: Glee Club 1,2,3,4: Sodality 4: Dra- matics Club 4: Mellow Tones 4: Prom Committee 4; Stage Crew 4. Pete —College. 46 JOAN FRANCES GIRARD 413 East 13th Ave., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Varsity 4: Glee Club 2,3,4: Cafeteria Aide 4: Crusader Staff 3,4: Annscript Staff 4: Dramatics Club 4: Cheer- leader 3: Mellow Tones 3,4: Stage Crew 4. Stub — Secretary. ANNE MARIE GORMAN I 10 45th St., Sea Isle City, N. J. Parish: St. Joseph's Varsity 1,2,3,4: Glee Club 1,2,3,4- Cafeteria 4: matics Club 4: Mellow Tones 4. ' Gorm —Waves. DANIEL ALBERT HARTMAN 105 East St. John Ave., Villas, N. J. Parish: St. Raymond's Locker Aide 4- Glee Club 4- Mellow Tones 4: Stage Crew 4. Dan —Mechanical Engineer. 47 MARIA ROSE HEIDER 224 East 5th St., N. Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Glee Club 1,2,3,4: Crusader Staff 3,4: Dramatics Club 4: Mellow Tones 2,3.4; Student Council 3,4; Sodality 3,4. Marie Rose —Chemist. MARIE MICHELE IACONANGELO 313 West Magnolia Ave., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Mellow Tones 4: Glee Club 1.2,3,4; Cafeteria Aide 4; Crusader Staff 4; Christmas Play 4: Dramatics Club 4. 'Marie”—Teacher. STANLEY JOSEPH KALBACH 312 West Poplar Ave., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Glee Club 1,2.3.4: Christmas Play 4: Dramatics Club 4: Senior Play 4: Mellow Tones 2,3,4. Stan —Radio Engi- neer. 48 HUGH JOHN KING 128 West Cresse St., Wildwood Crest, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Glee Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Mellow Tones 4; Stage Crew 4. 'Hughie '—Navy. BARBARA ANN KOSOBUCKI 137 East Denver Rd., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Student Council 2: Cafeteria Aide 4: Glee Club 1,2,3.4; Christmas Play 4: Basketball 3,4: Dramatics Club 4: Cru- sader Staff 4; Mellow Tones 4. Barb —Beautician. JOSEPH HARRISON LANG 325 96th St., Stone Harbor, N. J. Parish: St. Paul's Student Council 3,4- School President 4: Glee Club 4: Prom Committee 4: Mellow Tones 4. Joe —Business Executive. 49 JULIA RITA LANZA 1810 New York Ave., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Chapel Aide I: Glee Club 1,2,3,4: Mellow Tones 2,3,4; Cafeteria Aide 4; Crusader Staff 3,4; Christmas Play 4; Dramatics Club 4; Prom Committee 4; Stage Crew 4. Jul —Beautician. JOAN ANN McCOOG 502 Howland Ave., N. Cape May, N. J. Parish: St. Raymond's Glee Club 3,4; Cafeteria Aide 4; Christmas Play 4: Dra- matics Club 4; Senior Play 4; Cheerleader 3,4; Mellow Tones 3,4. Joan —Secretary. RITA CECILIA MATTHEWS 2007 Ocean Drive, Avalon, N. J. Parish: St. Paul's Glee Club 1,3,4; Mellow Tones 4; Cafeteria Aide 4. Re'—Nurse. 50 EUGENE JOSEPH O'BRIEN 121 East 1st St., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Glee Club 1,2.3,4- Cafeteria Aide 3.4: Mellow Tones 2.3.4: Basketball Manager 2,3,4: Stage Crew 4. Gene —Army. VINCENT GEORGE PICCIRILLI 154 West Hand Ave., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Varsity 4: Glee Club 4: Dramatics Club 4: Stage Crew 4. Vince '—Airplane Mechanic. JOSEPH CARLO PITTALUGA 5912 Arctic Ave., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Basketball 1,2,3,4: Mellow Tones 4- Glee Club 2,3,4- Dra-t matics Club 4: Senior Play 4: Sodality 4: Prom Commit- tee 3. Frogy —Professional Sports. 51 CATHERINE JULIA REINHART 135 Woodland Ave., Villas, N. J. Parish: St. Raymond's Glee Club 3,4: Cafeteria Aide 4' Mellow Tones 4: Li- brary Aide 4; Sodality 4. ' Cathy''—Teacher. ELIZABETH ANN SMITH VERONICA CATHERINE SMITH 5604 New Jersey Ave., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Varsi.ty 4: Glee Club 1,2,3.4: Cafeteria Aide sader Staff 4: Annscript Staff 4; Mellow Tones 2,4, nie —Medical Technician. 5604 New Jersey Ave., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Student Council 2: Glee Club 1,2,3,4: Mellow Tone 4: Cafeteria Aide 4. 'Bet —Nurse. ; Cru- Ron- 52 WALTER MARTIN SMITH 1305 Surf Ave., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Varsity 1,2.3,4- Glee Ciub 1,2,3,4: Crusader Staff 3.4: Senior Play 4: Dramatics Club 4; Mellow Tones 4: Prom Committee 3: Co-Captain 4. Walt —Engineer. TERRENCE CONNOR SULLIVAN 1623 N. J. Ave., Cape May, N. J. Parish: Star of the Sea Basketball 3,4; Dramatics Club 4: Senior Play 4. Terry —Teacher. ROBERT STANLEY SZUMSKI 146 E. Spencer Ave., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Glee Club 3,4; Mellow Tones 4. ' Bob —Electrical En- gineer. 53 MARY PATRICIA WALLACE 226 West Pine Ave., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: St. Ann's Varsity 1,2,3.4; Student Council 1,3,4, Vice-President 4: Glee Club 4: Crusader Staff 3,4: Dramatics Club 4: Sodality 4: Mellow Tones 3,4. Mar —Chemist. MARGARET MARY WOEHLCKE 404 W. Perry St., Wildwood, N. J. Parish: Star of the Sea Glee Club 1,2,3,4: Cafeteria Aide 4: Crusader Staff 3,4: Mellow Tones 4. Peggy —Hairdresser. ... must saij... qood-ltje... 54 ember you always matter where we be our inspiration ever • by the sea